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IN RECOGNITION OF DONATED brotherhood member of the Order of the grand prize winner in the Red Ribbon Week ‘‘I DENTAL SERVICES Arrow. am drug-free because...’’ essay contest spon- For his Eagle Scout project, Max worked sored by the city of Longview Partners in Pre- HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT with doctors and nurses of Medical Aid for vention. Brittany represents Weldon Inter- mediate school in the Gladewater independent OF ILLINOIS Children of Latin America (MACALA), helping them prepare for their 2003 journey to provide school district and is a fourth-grade student of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surgical and medical aid to the children of the Mrs. Cathy Bedair. She is the daughter of Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Dominican Republic. Max and his team of John and Blane Linder and the granddaughter Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to scouts and scouters sorted, counted, packed of my longtime friend Carolyn Linder. recognize the important contributions of Do- and prepared for shipment medical supplies According to the White House Office of Na- nated Dental Services to the dental health of required for this mission. In addition, Max col- tional Drug Control Policy, although recent elderly, disabled and medically compromised lected over 300 stuffed animals for the mission trends in youth drug use have stabilized, the individuals across the nation. so that each child could receive a gift following rates of use remain at high levels. Youth sub- The freedom and individual rights at the surgery. stance abuse, as we know, can lead to many other problems, including the development of core of our society come from a shared re- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in delinquent behavior, anti-social attitudes and sponsibility for the health and well-being of our commending Kevin ‘‘Max’’ Coldren for his ac- numerous health risks. These problems not communities and for each other. Many mem- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- only impact the child but also the child’s fam- bers of the dental profession embrace this re- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ily, friends, community and ultimately society highest distinction of Eagle Scout. sponsibility by offering their professional serv- as a whole. ices to vulnerable individuals. f Brittany speaks to this issue in her essay: ‘‘I Since 1986, some 10,000 volunteer dentists TRIBUTE TO CITY OF HOPE HOS- am drug free because if I take drugs, I would across 32 states have provided an estimated not be able to realize my dreams. I would not $50 million in comprehensive dental care to PITAL AND BECKMAN INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH be able to be a good teacher, or mother. If I 44,000 needy individuals. The large volume of take drugs, I would hurt valuable brain cells participation in Donated Dental Services clear- and when I found my dreams, I would not be ly signifies a socially responsible and com- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY able to do it.’’ mendable commitment to expanding access to OF PENNSYLVANIA The essay entries from area fourth-graders dental services for the underserved. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were judged by LeTouneau University stu- Through a coordinated effort, Donated Den- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 dents. Throughout our Nation, dedicated tal Services will soon endeavor to double its teachers, parents, clergy, law enforcement of- humanitarian service potential by adding Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. I rise to ac- ficers, healthcare providers, local government 10,000 more volunteer dentists from across knowledge the contributions of Philadelphia’s officials and community volunteers are in- the country. This effort holds the promise of own Sarah and Rubin Herman Chapter of the volved in various drug-prevention programs ensuring thousands more underserved Ameri- City of Hope Hospital and Beckman Institute that raise awareness among our young people cans will receive access to dental care, there- of Research. As this institution celebrates its of the dangers of drug use and help those al- by improving their quality of life and general 40th year, its unwavering commitment to both ready suffering the consequences of such use. well-being. the community and the medical field remain Beginning these programs at a young age is I commend the thousands of dentists who unparalleled. one key to their success, and I commend pro- volunteer their time with Donated Dental Serv- The Philadelphia chapter is composed of 70 grams such as the Drug Free Week essay ices, and I congratulate the program for their local women, ages 60–85, who have dedi- contest that seek to instruct and involve our commitment to increase charitable care for our cated countless hours of their time to support young people in this issue. nation’s underserved. fund-raising efforts and events. Last year Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Brittany f alone, they raised $35,000 to assist doctors on her winning essay and commend her for and research scientists in their on-going battle taking a strong stand against the use of drugs. RECOGNITION OF KEVIN ‘‘MAX’’ to find a cure for various life-threatening dis- f COLDREN eases. INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT The Sarah and Rubin Herman Chapter of ROH MOO HYUN OF THE REPUB- the City of Hope Hospital and Beckman Insti- HON. SAM GRAVES LIC OF KOREA OF MISSOURI tute maintain an exemplary level of enthu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES siasm about and dedication to volunteerism. They stand steadfast in their mission to pro- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO Wednesday, February 26, 2003 vide hope for a brighter future for the survivors OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause of life threatening diseases and their families. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Kevin ‘‘Max’’ Coldren, a very spe- I hope that all of my distinguished colleagues Wednesday, February 26, 2003 cial young man who has exemplified the finest will join me in recognizing the contribution that Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- has been made to Philadelphia, to Pennsyl- the House of the inauguration of President ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- vania and to our great nation. Roh Moo Hyun of the Republic of Korea ica, Troop 314, and in earning the most pres- f (ROK) on February 25, 2003. His inauguration tigious award of Eagle Scout. marks a new opportunity for peace on the Ko- Max has been very active with his troop, HONORING DRUG FREE WEEK rean peninsula and a stronger relationship working on his God & Church award and at- ESSAY WINNER with the United States. tending the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation President Roh represents a new generation for four years where he became brave in the HON. RALPH M. HALL of South Korean leaders that have been en- tribe of MIC-O-SAY in 2001. Over the four OF TEXAS trusted with an awesome responsibility to pro- years he has been involved in scouting, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tect democracy in an age of growing instability has held numerous leadership positions, serv- and open hostility on the Korean peninsula. ing as assistant senior patrol leader, patrol Wednesday, February 26, 2003 South Korea has grown into a country that has leader, assistant patrol leader, den chief and Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise successfully transformed into a thriving, demo- bugler. Max also has been honored for his nu- today to recognize a special student from cratic nation over the last several decades. I merous scouting achievements by becoming a Gladewater, TX, Brittany Linder, who was a am confident that under the leadership of

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VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.001 E27PT1 E300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 President Roh, a new generation of Koreans RECOGNITION OF STEPHEN JOHN helps these worthy groups generate aware- will effectively use their country’s untapped MOORE ness and raise much needed funds. Texas human, economic, and political potential to Tech and the Lubbock Community are very shape an even brighter and more prosperous HON. SAM GRAVES privileged to have an individual that is as car- world. OF MISSOURI ing and generous as Coach Sharp. The new South Korean government also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is with great pride that I commend Marsha presents an important opportunity for US Ko- Sharp for her accomplishments as a coach Wednesday, February 26, 2003 rean relations. We must work together to ease and community leader, and I congratulate her the tension that has been permitted to rise on Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause on winning her 500th game as the head coach the peninsula in recent months. I know Ameri- to recognize Stephen John Moore, a very spe- of the Lady Raiders. cans share a common goal with the South Ko- cial young man who has exemplified the finest rean people in achieving a safer, more secure qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- f world, and promoting peace and prosperity on ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- the Korean peninsula and throughout Asia. ica, Troop 314, and in earning the most pres- PERSONAL EXPLANATION The United States is dedicated to achieving tigious award of Eagle Scout. these common goals with South Korea. Both Stephen has been very active with his troop, HON. CHARLES F. BASS nations must come together to formulate pro- earning his Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos posals to address the security challenges we rankings as well as his God and Me, God and OF NEW HAMPSHIRE are facing. Over the last 50 years, we have Family, and the Arrow of Light Awards. Over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joined with South Korea to promote democ- the ten years he has been involved in Scout- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 racy in Asia. I am hopeful that our relationship ing, he has held numerous leadership posi- will continue to grow under President Roh’s tions, serving as patrol leader, quartermaster, Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I was regrettably leadership. and senior patrol leader. Stephen also has absent on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, and I want to congratulate President Roh and been honored for his numerous scouting consequently missed a recorded vote on H. the citizens of South Korea for boldly taking achievements by becoming a brotherhood Res. 98. Had I been present, I would have up the challenge to build a better and safer member of the Order of the Arrow. voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 33. Korea. For his Eagle Scout project, Stephen im- And I was also regrettably absent for the re- f proved portions of a trail at the Parkville Na- corded vote on H. Res. 46. Had I been ture Sanctuary. He constructed a rock bridge, present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO EX- two check dams, and a rocked part of the vote No. 34. PAND NATIVE CONTRACTING IN White Tail Trail, helping walkers get through THE STATE OF ALASKA the park more easily. f Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in HONORING EDWARD MEDEIROS HON. DON YOUNG commending Stephen John Moore for his ac- OF ALASKA complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Wednesday, February 26, 2003 highest distinction of Eagle Scout. OF MASSACHUSETTS f Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again introducing a bill to expand the Alaska MARSHA SHARP EARNS 500TH Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Native contracting of Federal land manage- CAREER VICTORY ment functions and activities and to promote Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hiring of Alaska Natives by the Federal gov- HON. LARRY COMBEST to join the citizens of Massachusetts in hon- ernment within the State of Alaska. oring Mr. Edward Medeiros, former deputy of OF TEXAS the Knights of Columbus 40th District in Mas- Many rural Alaska native communities are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES located within close proximity of refuges that sachusetts. play an important role in the culture of Alaska Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Mr. Medeiros has been the leader of five natives and other residents in rural Alaska. Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to district councils for the past three years. The Congress, through Sections 1307 and 1308 of commend Marsha Sharp for her outstanding councils include Monsignor James Coyle the Alaska National Interest Lands Conserva- accomplishments as the head coach of the Council 82 of Taunton, Massachusetts; Fall tion Act (ANILCA) of 1980 directed the Sec- Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Her efforts have River Council 86 of Fall River, Massachusetts; retary of the Interior to establish programs gained her 500 career wins at the helm of this St. Isidore the Fanner Council 4373 of West- whereby Native lands were given preference storied basketball program. port, Massachusetts; St. Joseph Council 4480 for siting of conservation service unit facilities Marsha Sharp has become the 22nd wom- of Kingston, Massachusetts; and Cross of and for native hiring. These provisions also en’s basketball coach in NCAA Division I his- Christ Council 12283 of Assonet, Massachu- recognized that the Natives whose front and tory, and just the second in Texas, to achieve setts. back yards were now part of the federal parks 500 wins. Her career record of 500–156 and Furthermore, Mr. Medeiros has served as and preserves systems should be involved in winning percentage of .762 ranks in the top 10 the Financial Secretary of the Monsignor the administering of the lands because of their among all-time Division I coaches. Marsha Augusto Leal Furtado Council 12348 of Som- special knowledge and expertise concerning Sharp’s success as a coach and mentor has erset, Massachusetts and a member of Rev. the natural or cultural resources of such areas. been nationally renowned during her 20 years Robert H. Buchan Assembly 2314 of P.L. 106–488 authorized two pilot projects in at Texas Tech. Middleboro, Massachusetts. In addition to the Bering Straits and NANA Region in north- Her commitment to excellence has earned serving as a District Deputy and Financial west Alaska. These include the following pre- many successes for both her and the teams Secretary, he has dedicated numerous hours serves: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve; that she has led. Coach Sharp is in her 21st to youth programs, pro-life activities, and Cape Krusentern National Monument; Kobuk season as the head coach of the Lady Raider church education. Mr. Medeiros was an active Valley National Park; and Noatak National Basketball program. She guided the Lady organizer and chair of the Fall River Catholic Preserve. Neither of these projects have been Raiders to the NCAA National Championship Diocese Charity Ball. implemented. in 1993 and has led Texas Tech to the NCAA Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that Edward Twenty-three years have passed since the Tournament 15 times, including 13 straight. Medeiros is commended for many years of 1980 ANILCA amendments were enacted, and She has taken her team to the Sweet 16 nine dedication to his community as he celebrates the contracting and native hire provisions re- times and the Elite Eight three times. She has his 50th anniversary as a member of the main unfulfilled by the Department of the Inte- also led her teams to numerous conference ti- Knights of Columbus in June. I am sure that rior. My bill would remedy this by directing the tles. the citizens of the 40th District, the people he Department of the Interior to implement sec- Marsha Sharp’s achievements go far be- served in Southeastern Massachusetts as well tions 1307 and 1308 of the 1980 ANILCA yond wins and conference titles. She has vol- as my colleagues in the House of Representa- amendments and enter into demonstration unteered her precious time for numerous civic tives join me in thanking Mr. Medeiros for his projects. activities and non-profit organizations. She years of community service.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.005 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E301 TRIBUTE TO CHIEF WARRANT the office of President of this worldwide fed- these discoveries and research advances, OFFICER CHARLES C. CAULK eration. heart disease remains the nation’s leading We are fortunate that Oliver Smoot is ready, cause of death, while stoke is the third leading HON. ROBERT A. BRADY willing, and able to undertake major chal- cause of death. More than 61 million Ameri- OF PENNSYLVANIA lenges since his service comes at a pivotal cans suffer from heart disease, stroke or an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time when the importance of international other cardiovascular disease. Combined, standards is rapidly increasing. There may these illnesses are expected to cost the nation Wednesday, February 26, 2003 never have been a time when ISO faced big- $351.8 billion in medical costs in 2003. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I ger challenges. As tariffs and other trade bar- Tobacco use, lack of physical activity and rise to acknowledge the contributions of a man riers wane and world trade increases, the poor nutrition all contribute to cardiovascular who has served this country for many years pressures to harmonize standards in many disease. Smokers have twice the risk for heart with remarkable dedication and honor. I rise to fields increases. As the world becomes more attack of nonsmokers. People who are not honor Chief Warrant Officer Charles C. Caulk interdependent, the importance of international physically active have twice the risk for heart who is retiring from the United States Army standards grows. As challenges to ISO’s one- disease of those who are active, while those after a phenomenal 43 years of service. country, one vote system of representation who are overweight are also at risk. This Feb- It takes a noble man to serve his country. mount, having a strong leader at the head of ruary’s American Heart Month efforts focus on But a man who dedicates 43 years of his life ISO becomes more and more essential. Fortu- encouraging individuals to modify these be- to protecting and serving the ideas that this nately, Mr. Smoot has an extensive back- haviors in order prevent and control cardio- country was built upon, is a man that few ground in standardization and conformity as- vascular disease. American Heart Month is words can describe. Chief Warrant Officer sessment policies both at the national and also encouraging citizens to become American Caulk’s contributions to the armed services international level; he has been a strong lead- Heartsavers by completing training in life- have left a lasting impact and will be not for- er in numerous ANSI Board-level committees saving CPR and defibrillation and be prepared gotten. and task forces and has served as chairman to act quickly in the case of sudden cardiac It is a privilege to recognize a person whose of the Institute’s Finance Committee and Pat- arrest. leadership and commitment to our nation has ent Group. As chairman of the ANSI Organiza- Recognizing and responding to heart attack enriched the lives of countless individuals. I tion Member Council, he facilitated ANSI’s pol- symptoms and receiving quick, appropriate hope that all of my distinguished colleagues icy-setting activities affecting more than 250 care can preclude or limit heart damage. The will join me in honoring Chief Warrant Officer standard developers, professional societies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Caulk’s unwavering dedication to both the citi- trade associations and academic institutions (CDC) currently funds health programs in 29 zens of our great nation and citizens around interested in standards, certification and con- states and the District of Columbia that de- the world. His efforts create a resonating hope formity assessment. Balancing the needs of velop strategies to reduce the risk of cardio- in the lives of those who do not enjoy the 140 nations can’t be that much harder than vascular diseases and related risk factors. As fruits of freedom and democracy. presiding over the conflicting needs of every- we recognize the work of these important pro- grams, let us also honor the doctors, re- f one in the United States who has an interest in standards. If anyone is prepared for the searchers, health professionals, public edu- IN HONOR OF AN OUTSTANDING challenge of running the ISO, we assume Oli- cation professionals, and volunteers for their AMERICAN AND HIS WORK AS ver Smoot is. He has come a long way from diligent efforts in preventing, treating, and re- PRESIDENT OF THE INTER- the establishment of the standard ‘‘Smoot’’ as searching heart disease and for making Amer- NATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANI- an undergraduate at MIT. ican Heart Month a success. ZATION: OLIVER R. SMOOT Mr. Smoot will be the guest of honor, on f Wednesday the 26th of February at a House INTRODUCTION OF THE ALASKA HON. RALPH M. HALL of Representatives reception to celebrate his NATIVE VETERANS LAND AL- OF TEXAS new tenure as President of the ISO. I hope LOTMENT EQUITY ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that many of you will take the opportunity at Wednesday, February 26, 2003 that point to congratulate Mr. Smoot person- HON. DON YOUNG ally. Oliver R. Smoot is a great American who Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF ALASKA has labored long for the betterment of Science IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today for myself and for Chairman BOEHLERT and the global economy and I am pleased that of the House Committee on Science to recog- this week he is getting long-deserved recogni- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 nize Oliver R. Smoot, vice-president for exter- tion of this service. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, in the nal voluntary standards relations at the Infor- f last Congress, I introduced a bill to set right mation Technology Industry Council (ITI), as an unfair situation dealt to Alaska Native Viet- he begins his term as the President of the RECOGNIZING AMERICAN HEART nam Veterans who were unaware that their International Standards Organization (ISO). It MONTH rights to apply for their Native allotment were is a high honor and a major achievement to expiring while they were off in a foreign land be asked to be the leader of the World’s HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO fighting for our country. By far, American Indi- standards community but it is not surprising OF MASSACHUSETTS ans and Alaska Natives have the highest per- that Ollie Smoot is the one chosen. Mr. Smoot IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centage of answering their call to duty when has long been a pillar of the standards com- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 there is a conflict of war. munity, most recently as President-elect of My bill would amend the Alaska Native ISO and as Chairman of the American Na- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) to provide eq- tional Standards Institute, the organization recognize February as American Heart Month. uitable treatment of Alaska Native Vietnam which represents the United States in inter- Each February during American Heart Month, Veterans in their acquisition of land under the national standards matters and oversees the the American Heart Association launches a Native Allotment Act. This solution has been a establishment of U.S. national standards. The nationwide campaign to educate the public long time in coming and my goal is to have ISO, which was established in 1947, serves as about cardiovascular disease. Programs and Congress rectify this inequity. the world’s primary entity for the adoption of activities are planned throughout the month to Approximately 2,800 Alaska Natives served uniform international standards that are relied reinforce the message that cardiovascular dis- in the military during the Vietnam conflict and by all of us every day. Without international ease is the number one threat to the overall did not have an opportunity to apply for their agreement on how we measure, determine health and lives of Americans. As a member native allotment. Even though a prior ANCSA quality, and provide for health and safety life of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coali- amendment gave Alaska Native Vietnam Vet- as we know it today would not be possible. tion, I rise today to recognize the efforts of the erans an opportunity to obtain their allotment, ISO quietly, but effectively, has spent over 50 American Heart Association and reaffirm my the Amendment contained three major obsta- years helping over 140 nations reach agree- commitment to fighting heart disease. cles providing a roadblock to actually obtaining ment on the standards that underlie world Recent advances in heart treatment are it. trade, manufacturing, scientific research, and promising—new technologies, screenings and First, Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans could many other aspects of our lives. Since its medicines all promote healthier hearts and only apply for land that was vacant and unre- founding only three other Americans have held continue to save millions of lives. Despite served when their use first began. My bill will

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.011 E27PT1 E302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 increase the available land by authorizing IN CELEBRATION OF WALTER sible, holding them accountable for their mur- these veterans to apply for land that is feder- JEFFERSON LEWIS derous crimes and limit their drain on our na- ally owned and vacant. This is necessary be- tion’s taxpayer resources. cause most land in Alaska is not available for HON. BARBARA LEE f Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans veteran allot- OF CALIFORNIA RECOGNITION OF BRYANT KAGAY ment application under existing law. For exam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple, there is no land available in southeast Alaska because it either is within the Tongass Wednesday, February 26, 2003 HON. SAM GRAVES National Forest or has been selected or con- Mr. LEE. Mr. Speaker, Walter Jefferson Lee OF MISSOURI veyed to the State of Alaska or ANCSA Cor- passed away on February 22, 2003. On that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porations. day, his family and friends a loving son, broth- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Second, Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans er, and companion and the world lost a pas- could only apply if they served in active mili- sionate lover of art, food, travel, and life itself. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause tary duty from January 1, 1969 to December Walter Lewis was born and raised in Sche- to recognize Bryant Kagay, a very special 31, 1971. My bill will expand the military serv- nectady, New York. He went on to study at young man who has exemplified the finest ice dates to August 5, 1964 through May 7, Syracuse University and Schenectady County qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- 1975, the dates of the entire Vietnam conflict. Community College, graduating with distinction ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, Troop 35, and in earning the most pres- Third, Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans had in the Culinary Arts and Hotel and Business tigious award of Eagle Scout. to prove they used the desired allotment land Management. Bryant has been very active with his troop, in a continuous and independent manner for Walter served his country, spending eleven completing 21 merit badges. Over the years five or more years. My bill will replace existing years in the United States Air Force. During he has been involved in Scouting, he has held use and occupancy requirements with legisla- that period, he was stationed in Alaska, Cali- numerous leadership positions. For his Eagle tive approval of allotment applications. Many fornia, New Mexico, and Germany. The time Scout project, Bryant landscaped around the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans could not spent in those distant posts just whetted his sign at his church. meet use and occupancy requirements as a appetite for travel; his journeys took him Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in result of military service. This bill changes that across much of the globe, and he made life- commending Bryant Kagay for his accomplish- so that a deserving Alaska Native Vietnam long friends wherever he went. ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for veteran would not be rejected if that veteran That same passion and zest for life fueled his efforts put forth in achieving the highest were unable to complete the five years of use both his occupation and avocation of baking. distinction of Eagle Scout. of the claimed land, before or after the war. Walter worked for a number of years man- aging the bakery department of the Golub f This is an issue of fairness which is long Corporation, and he shared his culinary skills overdue for my Alaska Native Vietnam Vet- CHENEY TASK FORCE RECORDS with those around him: for him, food, family, erans. Never before has the federal govern- AND GAO AUTHORITY and friends were all joyously intertwined. ment given partial benefits to only 1⁄4 or 1⁄2 of Walter Lewis will be deeply missed by those any veteran of any war. Fulfill our promise to of us who knew and loved him. He made a HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN all Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans and allow special imprint through his faith, his gifts, and OF CALIFORNIA them to obtain their Native Allotment under the his joy for life. While we mourn his passing, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Native Allotment Act. we also celebrate his memory. May he rest in Wednesday, February 26, 2003 peace! f Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, on February f 12, I gave a statement on the floor discussing RECOGNITION OF JOHN MCDONALD THE TERRORISTS LIQUIDATION the serious implications of GAO’s decision to ACT drop its lawsuit seeking access to the Vice HON. SAM GRAVES President’s energy task force records. Since then, I have received a letter from the Comp- OF MISSOURI HON. DAVE CAMP troller General responding to my remarks and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES asking that I make the press release that GAO Wednesday, February 26, 2003 issued when he decided to drop the lawsuit a Wednesday, February 26, 2003 part of the RECORD. In accordance with his re- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, The September quest, I would like to make both his response to recognize John McDonald, a very special 11th Victims’ Compensation Fund was created and the press release a part of the RECORD. young man who has exemplified the finest under ‘‘The Aviation and Transportation Secu- GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- rity Act’’ (P.L. 107–71). This unprecedented Washington, DC, February 19, 2003. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- move will ensure that every citizen injured in Hon. HENRY A. WAXMAN, ica, Troop 168, and in earning the most pres- the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center House of Representatives. tigious award of Eagle Scout. EAR R AXMAN and the Pentagon or their surviving family D M . W : I am writing in connec- John has been very active with his troop, tion with your floor statement of February members will receive at least $1.6 million in 12 concerning my recent decision not to ap- completing 31 merit badges and participating compensation. in camp Geiger. Over the ten years he has peal the district court decision in the Walker It is estimated that this Compensation Fund v. Cheney case. I appreciate your inserting been involved in scouting, he has held numer- could cost up to $6 billion of taxpayer money. my recent letter to you in the record and be- ous leadership positions, serving as Patrol While I fully support this initiative to help the lieve that it addresses several important Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. John also families of those harmed or killed in the vi- issues. At the same time, I would respect- has been honored for his numerous scouting cious attacks, I believe that we should mini- fully request that you consider inserting my achievements with such awards as the Arrow mize the cost to the taxpayer. That is why I related press statement of February 7, 2003, of Light Award, The Fire’n Chit Award, the into the record if you have the opportunity am introducing the Terrorist Assets Liquidation to do so. I have enclosed another copy of Mic-O-Say Brave Award, the Mic-O-Say War- Act again for the 108th Congress. The bill au- rior Award, the Totin’ Chip Award and the that statement with this letter. thorizes the President to use the funds from There are three aspects of your floor state- World Conservation Award. the liquidated assets of frozen terrorist ac- ment that are of concern to me. First, as you For his Eagle Scout project, John built a 35- counts to refund the Treasury Department for know, we do not believe that failure to ap- foot bridge from the street to the Lathrop funds used to compensate victims of terrorism. peal the district court decision precludes us Community Football Field, over a ditch, in Our nation has shown great and moving from filing suit against another executive Lathrop, Missouri. compassion to the victims of September 11th, branch party in connection with a different matter in the future. Second, while I did so- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in with generous donations and support to char- licit input from a wide range of Congres- commending John McDonald for his accom- ity groups providing aid and emergency assist- sional leaders from both parties before I plishments with the Boy Scouts of America ance to victims. While it was important to made my decision the decision was mine. I and for his efforts put forth in achieving the show compassion and recognize our nation’s was not directed, threatened or unduly pres- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. need to help, we should punish those respon- sured to take the action that I did. Just as

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.015 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E303 in the case of my decision to file suit a year tive Branch than the Comptroller General of the only female nominated in this category this ago, my latest decision was based on what I the United States, acting in his official ca- year. felt was the right thing to do based on all the pacity as head of GAO. The Rosa Parks Story stars Angela Bassett, Despite GAO’s conviction that the district facts that were available to me. In addition, Cicely Tyson and Dexter Scott King, the son the input that I did receive was not divided court’s decision was incorrect, further pur- along party lines and there was significant suit of the NEPDG information would re- of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The film brings bi-partisan support for my decision not to quire investment of significant time and re- to life the peaceful dissent an exhausted Rosa appeal. sources over several years. At the same time, Parks showed on a crowded Montgomery, Finally, my decision to seek a vote by at several private litigants are attempting to Alabama bus in 1955, and the Civil Rights least a full committee of jurisdiction prior obtain much of the same information GAO Movement that ensued. The movie originally to any possible future legal action to obtain has been seeking, and this information will aired on television on February 24, 2002. records is one that I believe is both prudent be made available to GAO if they are suc- It seems appropriate that Ms. Dash would and appropriate, given my experience as cessful in their cases. be nominated for this award during Black His- Comptroller General and in light of the re- Importantly, because the district court’s cent district court decision. Specifically, if decision did not address the merits, it has no tory Month. African American actors, directors we are ever ‘‘stonewalled’’ again in connec- effect on GAO’s statutory audit rights or on and others in the industry are hard-pressed to tion with a matter that in my professional the obligation of agencies to provide GAO find meaningful, quality projects. Given these and independent judgment we should pursue, with information. In addition, the court’s de- challenges, I am even more proud of Ms. I would formally request that an appropriate cision is confined to the unique cir- Dash’s achievement today. committee of jurisdiction vote regarding cumstances posed by this particular case and Ms. Dash’s own story of success is also whether they would support a related court does not preclude GAO from filing suit on a very inspiring. She was born and raised in action. I can assure you that my related rec- different matter involving different facts and New York City, and in 1992 became the first ommendation would be based on the merits circumstances in the future. of the case and not partisan considerations. GAO will continue to fulfill its statutory African American woman to have her film, I look forward to continuing to work with mission: to support the Congress in the dis- Daughters of the Dust, receive a full-length you in the future on issues of mutual inter- charge of Congress’ constitutional respon- theatrical release. In 1994 Ms. Dash was cho- est and concern. sibilities and to help assure reasonable sen as one of the 100 Fearless Women by Sincerely yours, transparency and appropriate accountability Mirabella magazine. DAVID M. WALKER, in government. GAO also will continue to She has received numerous awards, includ- Comptroller General perform its audit, evaluation, and investiga- ing The Sojourner Truth Award from the New of the United States. tive work in a professional, objective, fact- York Chapter of the Links, the Maya Deren Enclosure. based, non-partisan, non-ideological, fair, and balanced manner. Award from the American Film Institute, a GAO PRESS STATEMENT ON WALKER V. According to Comptroller General Walker, Candace Award from the National Coalition of CHENEY ‘‘In the final analysis, transparency and ac- 100 Black Women, and the prestigious John After thorough review and analysis of the countability in government are essential ele- Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fel- district court’s decision in Walker v. Cheney, ments for a healthy democracy. In America, lowship. as well as extensive outreach with congres- all public servants, including constitutional I was honored to host a congressional sional leadership and others concerning var- officers, work for the people. While reason- screening of the film, The Rosa Parks Story, ious policy matters and the potential rami- able people can disagree on the proper last year prior to the film’s television debut. I fications of the court’s decision, for the rea- amount of transparency and the appropriate degree of accountability, in the world’s had the good fortune then of meeting Ms. sons outlined below, GAO has decided not to Dash, along with Ms. Cicely Tyson, Ms. An- appeal the decision. greatest democracy, we should lead by exam- As Comptroller General Walker has made ple and base public disclosure on what is the gela Bassett, and many others who were in- clear on a number of occasions, GAO would right thing to do rather than on what one be- strumental in the success of this movie. I par- not have filed this suit absent a formal writ- lieves one is compelled to do. Based on my ticularly want to acknowledge the contributions ten request from at least one full Senate extensive congressional outreach efforts, of Mr. Willis Edwards in the production of this committee with jurisdiction over this mat- there is a broad-based and bi-partisan con- film. His work as producer of the film was in- ter. Contrary to the district court’s decision, sensus that GAO should have received the strumental in its success. limited and non-deliberative NEPDG-related and as re-confirmed in a letter to the Comp- This film has held meaning and significance troller General dated January 24, 2003, two information that we were seeking without having to resort to litigation. While we have for me personally, and it brings me great joy full committee chairs and two subcommittee to see Ms. Dash’s work recognized by the Di- chairs of the Senate, acting on behalf of decided not to pursue this matter further in their respective committees and subcommit- the courts, we hope that the Administration rector’s Guild of America. I wish her the best tees, all of which had jurisdiction over this will do the right thing and fulfill its obliga- at the awards ceremony on March lst! matter, asked GAO to pursue its NEPDG in- tions when it comes to disclosures to GAO, Thank you. I yield back the balance of my vestigation prior to GAO filing suit last the Congress, and the public, not only in time. connection with this matter but all matters year. Importantly, under GAO’s governing f statute, the agency is required to perform in the future. We hope that GAO is never work when requested by a committee. In this again put in the position of having to resort RECOGNITION OF JOE PHILLIP case, GAO had made exhaustive efforts to to the courts to obtain information that PROTENIC reach an accommodation with the Adminis- Congress needs to perform its constitutional tration, and only after all such attempts had duties, but we will be prepared to do so in failed did GAO file suit as its only remaining the future if necessary.’’ HON. SAM GRAVES option. This is precisely the process that f OF MISSOURI Congress directed GAO to follow when it en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULIE DASH—DIRECTOR’S GUILD acted GAO’s access statute in 1980. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 For a number of reasons, GAO strongly be- AWARD NOMINATION, THE ROSA lieves the district court’s decision is incor- PARKS STORY Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause rect. In GAO’s view, the district court mis- to recognize Joe Phillip Protenic, a very spe- applied the Supreme Court’s decision in HON. DIANE E. WATSON cial young man who has exemplified the finest Raines v. Byrd to GAO. Unlike the legislator- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- plaintiffs in Raines, who sought to invalidate OF CALIFORNIA a statute which had been enacted by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, troop 314, and in earning the most pres- Congress, GAO sought to carry out—not in- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 validate—the information-gathering respon- tigious award of Eagle Scout. sibilities which Congress assigned to it in Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Stephen has been very active with his troop, GAO’s access statute. The district court’s de- share my pride over the nomination of Ms. where one of his favorite activities was a five cision thus has prevented GAO from dis- Julie Dash for a prestigious Director’s Guild day canoe trip, where the troop had Sunday charging its statutory responsibilities in this Award for her work on The Rosa Parks Story. morning worship on the river. case. Furthermore, the opinion was based, in She was nominated in the category of Out- For his Eagle Scout project, Joe designed part, on a material factual error relating to the role various Senate chairs played as standing Directorial Achievement in Movies for and built a 4’x6’ shed at a house built by Habi- noted above. The opinion also leads to the Television for 2002. The winners will be an- tat For Humanity in Liberty, Missouri. Because highly questionable result that private citi- nounced at the 55th Annual DGA Awards Din- the house does not have a walk-out base- zens have more authority to enforce their ner on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at The Cen- ment, the homeowners are thrilled to have this rights to obtain information from the Execu- tury Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Ms. Dash is easily accessible storage space.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.021 E27PT1 E304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in supports, and a new minimum wage, and Club; and served as Treasurer of the All-State commending Joe Phillip Protenic for his ac- ends child hunger through the expansion of Club. She also sang in the R.A. Laws Ensem- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- food programs. This bill makes sure every ble Choir and the Sanctuary Choir until her ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the child is ready for school by fully funding quality health failed her. In 1962, she met the late highest distinction of Eagle Scout. early learning programs, and offers significant Worthy Matron, Sister Fannie Johnson and f reforms for our system of public education that joined the Order of Eastern Star, Maria Chap- increases accountability, reduces classroom ter #18 O.E.S. of Brooklyn, New York. INTRODUCTION OF THE ACT TO size, and guarantees that all children will be While Annie Lee departed this life on No- LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND taught by qualified teachers in modern and vember 26, 2002, her memory will live on safe classrooms. This legislation also builds through her brother and sister as well as her HON. GEORGE MILLER affordable housing and safe communities five children, her eighteen grandchildren, forty- OF CALIFORNIA through sensible environmental protections, six great-grandchildren, and thirteen great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gun safety laws, and programs to reduce chil- great-grandchildren. I would urge my col- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 dren’s exposure to neglect, abuse, and vio- leagues to take note of the great life and work lence. of the great woman, Annie Lee Pinchback who Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members of the House is more than worthy of the recognition that we Speaker, I am pleased to submit to my col- to join me and co-sponsor the Act to Leave will bestow her today. leagues in the House the Act to Leave No No Child Behind. f Child Behind. The Act to Leave No Child Be- f hind 2001 was endorsed by more than 1400 RECOGNITION OF CODY EDWARD groups and organizations around the nation, PERSONAL EXPLANATION ROTH more than 400 state legislators and mayors, and it has been the focus of numerous com- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY HON. SAM GRAVES munity rallies, petition drives and advocacy OF RHODE ISLAND OF MISSOURI events in Washington and throughout the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. Our nation currently faces many great chal- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Wednesday, February 26, 2003 lenges. We are engaged in a war on ter- Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause rorism—a war we can and must win. We are er, on February 25, 2003, I was in my Con- to recognize Cody Edward Roth, a very spe- on the brink of a possible war overseas, in gressional District in Rhode Island and con- cial young man who has exemplified the finest Iraq. If the time comes, we will put aside our sequently I missed two votes. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- differences on the merits and the timing of this Had I been here I would of voted: ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- war and rally in support of our men and Yes on H. Res. 46 ica, Troop 314, and in earning the most pres- women in the armed forces. Yes on H. Con. Res. 40 tigious award of Eagle Scout. But we cannot afford to neglect our respon- At this time I would ask for unanimous con- Cody has been very active with his troop, sibilities at home. We cannot afford to turn our sent that my positions be entered into the participating in summer camp at H. Roe Bartle Federal programs into piggy banks that Gov- record following those votes or in the appro- Scout Reservation and earning the Warrior in ernors can raid to fill gaping state budget priate portion of the record. the Tribe of Mic–O–Say. During the years he shortfalls. We cannot afford—morally, socially, f has been involved in scouting, he has held nu- or economically—to write off the needs of a merous leadership positions, including that of generation of children. IN HONOR OF ANNIE LEE quartermaster. Cody also has been honored This bill is intended to remind us of those PINCHBACK for his numerous Scouting achievements by obligations. We have obligations to ensure becoming a brotherhood member of the Order that our children have access to quality health HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS of the Arrow and receiving the Coup of the care; obligations to provide our children with OF NEW YORK Long Trail Award. an education that will prepare for their role in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For his Eagle Scout Project, Cody designed our workforce and our society; obligations to Wednesday, February 26, 2003 and built a series of steps on a trail at the make sure our child have a safe, affordable, Parksville Nature Sanctuary. What would have and stable place to live. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today, we will been a muddy, slippery area after rain is now Together with many of my colleagues in the commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the easily accessible. House and my friend CHRISTOPHER DODD in Emancipation Proclamation with the passage Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in the Senate, we are introducing this bill today of H. Con. Res. 36. In recognition of today’s commending Cody Edward Roth for his ac- because we can no longer afford to abandon action, Mr. Speaker, I also want to honor the complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- the children and families in this country who memory of Annie Lee Pinchback, a matriarch ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the struggle daily with poverty, hunger, inadequate of one of America’s historic Black families. highest distinction of Eagle Scout. health care and education, poor housing and Annie Lee Pinchback was born to the late f crime. James Lucius and Elizabeth Booker on No- This bill calls upon the federal government vember 7, 1911. Known as Mama to all, Annie SUPPORT FOR IMPACT AID to lead the way with vision and commitment Lee was educated in the Danville Virginia toward a future where all children have quality School System, graduating from West Mollen HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK health care, educational opportunity, family High School in Danville, Virginia. At an early OF ILLINOIS stability and safe communities. No child in this age, she married the late Mr. William T. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country should grow up poor, or hungry, or Pinchback, a direct descendent of the nation’s sick, or scared. first African-American Governor, P.B.S. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Now is the time. America must make a Pinchback. Five children were born out of their Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, as we prepare to go choice when it comes to the future of our chil- union: Mrs. Elizabeth Crosland, Mrs. Gloria to war, I want to reiterate the importance of dren. We must decide whether we will invest Tucker, Mr. James Lucius Pinchback, Mrs. supporting our military families through the Im- in the healthy development of all our children Canzada Allaway and Mr. Harry T. Pinchback. pact Aid program. This program is vital to the or in tax cuts for the wealthiest citizens in this She and her husband relocated to Philadel- education of millions of children across the na- country. We cannot do both. This bill rep- phia, Pennsylvania to live with her aunt. In tion. resents a vision and a commitment toward a later years, she moved to Brooklyn, New York. Impact Aid was created in 1950 when Con- future where all children have a chance to For forty years, Annie Lee worked as a gress recognized the obligation of the Federal succeed so that we may use our resources in seamstress at Admiral Embroidery in the New Government to assist school districts and a constructive way to truly leave no child be- York City Garment Center. In 1936, she made communities that experience a loss in their hind. Mount Lebanon Baptist Church on the Hill on local property tax base due to the presence of This legislation provides every child and Howard Avenue and Herkimer Street, her the Federal government. Between 1950 and their parents with health insurance, lifts every church home. Annie Lee served there as an 1969, the Impact Aid Program was fully fund- child from poverty through tax credits, work usher; was a member of the Helping Hand ed by Congress. Since that time the funding

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.025 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E305 level has not kept pace with the amount re- system was saved through additional appro- sions in Parkville. It is his hope that this will quired to cover the Federal Government’s tax priations. discourage illegal dumping of chemicals into obligation. In Fiscal Year 2001, the program The quickest way to take a soldier or sail- the storm sewers, thereby lessening the risk of will pay approximately 46 percent of the total or’s mind off their mission, is to have them pollution in the receiving streams. amount required to cover the cost of the two worrying about their children’s education. Kids Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in formula driven sections of the Impact Aid Pro- from military families come from some of the commending Brandon Michael Kimble for his gram-Section 8002 (Federal Property) and hardest working, most patriotic families, but accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of 8003 (Federally Connected Children). the schools they attend sometimes face bank- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- The result of this shortfall is that the edu- ruptcy. This is because of the way we fund ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. cation of our military children and other feder- our nation’s schools. Impact Aid honors our f ally dependant students is suffering. Over 90 commitment to military families, and especially CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES EN- percent of funding for education comes from Native American Indians. It guarantees that COURAGED TO PURCHASE PROD- local funds such as property taxes. But what those families who serve to protect our free- UCTS MADE BY BLIND AND SE- happens if that property is owned by the fed- dom are in turn protected by the federal gov- VERELY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS eral government and is off the tax rolls? Kids ernment. report to class with no property tax dollars Our constitution commands that the first job needed for their school. of the federal government is to ‘‘provide for HON. HOWARD COBLE In the average $10 million American school the common defense.’’ As we improve the pay OF OKLAHOMA district, $9.3 million are raised from state and and benefits of men and women in uniform, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local taxes. This system works well when the we must also support their kids and the local Wednesday, February 26, 2003 children attending the local school live on schools they attend. This may take many Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- property subject to local tax. years to accomplish but the time is now to lowing for the record: For the past 64 years This system does not work well when the support schools that educate the children the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program federal government houses many children on whose parents wear our nation’s uniform. has empowered Americans who are blind or land not subject to tax—such as a military f severely disabled by providing them with a di- base or Indian reservation. In these schools, verse set of employment opportunities. Today the children report to class without financial PERSONAL EXPLANATION 38,000 disabled Americans are realizing their backing—too many of these kids and the potential by working in their local communities school district can go bankrupt. HON. JIM RYUN across the country under this program. These Impact Aid is critically important because it OF KANSAS Americans are proud to provide federal and benefits all children within a school district, not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military customers with a wide array of only the children who reside on military bases, Wednesday, February 26, 2003 SKILCRAFTO and other JWOD products and Indian lands or Federal Low Rent housing services. The JWOD Program prides itself on projects. In the United States, 1,397 school Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I was delivering high quality products and services districts receive Impact Aid funding. Enroll- unavoidably detained and unable to vote on at a competitive price in the most convenient ment in these schools total 13.08 million stu- rollcalls No. 33 and No. 34. Had I been way possible. dents of which 1.19 million are federally im- present I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both. I Some of the product categories offered by pacted. This is a compelling detail, because ask unanimous consent that this appear in the the JWOD program include office supplies, without Impact Aid all children in these feder- appropriate place in the RECORD. military specific, safety, maintenance, repair, ally impacted school districts suffer. f medical-surgical, janitorial-sanitation, and In my district, 36 percent of all students at- customization. The services that are provided tending North Chicago’s School District 187 RECOGNITION OF BRANDON to the federal and military customer include are Impact Aid children. School District 187 MICHAEL KIMBLE but aren’t limited to call center and switch- spends an average of $6,500 per pupil on board operation, military base and federal of- education, and herein lies the problem. The HON. SAM GRAVES fice building supply centers, CD–Rom duplica- North Chicago school district receives only OF MISSOURI tion-replication, data entry, document imaging $3,250 per pupil from the federal government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and grounds care. for their Impact Aid children. With over 1,400 I rise today in support of the Javits-Wagner- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Impact Aid students, District 187 finds itself O’Day Program and the opportunities it pro- over $4.5 million short in funding levels. This Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause vides for an underemployed population of hard short fall creates a huge strain on the school to recognize Brandon Michael Kimble, a very working Americans. Furthermore, I urge my district overall, decreasing the quality of edu- special young man who has exemplified the colleagues to purchase SKILCRAFT and cation for every child in District 187. finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by JWOD products from the House-Senate Office While school administrators and teachers taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of Supply stores not only because of their quality across the country appreciate Impact Aid pay- America, Troop 314, and in earning the most and value, but also because of the socio- ments, they are usually late and fail to cover prestigious award of Eagle Scout. economic benefits that can come from sup- the cost of all children attending school. For Brandon has been very active with his porting the program. By purchasing these example, Highland Park’s North Shore School troop, earning the ranks of Tiger Cub, Bobcat, products and using these services we are en- District 112 spends approximately $11,000 a Wolf, Bear and Webelos. Over the ten years abling more disabled Americans to have the year to educate a student. The Impact Aid he has been involved in scouting, he has held opportunity to become taxpayers. Today in program provides just $500 per child. Local numerous leadership positions, serving as As- Greensboro North Carolina, 68 blind Ameri- taxpayers living on civilian property must then sistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and cans are employed under the JWOD Program pay the extra $10,500 per year to educate that Troop Guide. Brandon also has been honored and are producing items or services for us, the child. At this rate, many Impact Aid children for his numerous scouting achievements by federal customer. entering a school can bankrupt an entire becoming a brotherhood member of the Order The JWOD Program is administered by the school district. of the Arrow and receiving the God and Me Presidentially-appointed Committee For Pur- This nearly happened in North Chicago’s Award, the God and Family Award, the Arrow chase From People Who Are Blind or Se- School District 187. This community is home of Light, and Brave in the tribe of Mic–O–Say. verely Disabled, with much assistance from to Great Lakes Naval Training Center where Additionally, Brandon has earned 38 merit National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and 50,000 naval recruits are trained annually. badges, qualifying him for the Eagle Award, NISH, which serves people with a wide range Hundreds of children from military housing the Bronze Eagle Palm, the Gold Eagle Palm, of disabilities. More than 650 local nonprofit came into the local school district each year. and the Silver Eagle Palm. agencies associated with NIB and NISH em- Several years ago, District 187 nearly went For his Eagle Scout project, Brandon helped ploy people who are blind or disabled to bankrupt under the weight of children coming the city of Parkville, Missouri, comply with the produce the quality products and offer the to school from property that cannot be taxed. requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act. services authorized for sale to the federal gov- Impact Aid payments had been late and inad- His project involved spray-painting ‘‘drains to ernment under the JWOD Program. equate. Thanks to the work of my prede- streams, don’t pollute’’ on every storm sewer The JWOD Program is a great illustration of cessor, Congressman John Porter, this school drain in the National and the Bluffs subdivi- a successful partnership that has the ability to

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.030 E27PT1 E306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 continuously grow with the changing procure- WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE Brave in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. During the ment environment within the federal govern- nine years he has been involved in scouting, ment. HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN he has earned 57 merit badges and is brother- hood member of the Order of the Arrow. Mat- The Javits-Wagner-O’Day Program works OF TENNESSEE thew also has been honored for his numerous for America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scouting achievements by earning the Bear Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Claw Award, the God and Me Award, the God f Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, February and Family Award and the Arrow of Light IN MEMORY OF THOMAS JOHN is American Heart Month, which attempts to Award. JANIS, AN AMERICAN HERO educate people on the dangers of heart dis- For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew ease and other heart related medical prob- planned and built a wooden swing set for the lems. It is in recognition of this important issue Salvation Army Community Center. The set is HON. TERRY EVERETT and the way in which it affects women that I built so that it could be moved to other loca- come to the floor to speak today. tions if necessary. OF ALABAMA One in two American women will eventually Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES die of heart disease or stroke. One in Two! commending Matthew Alan Vanecek for his This is compared with one in twenty-seven accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Wednesday, February 26, 2003 who will die of breast cancer. This is a stark America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- and alarming fact that most women have not ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise this after- heard. For my state, that means that every noon to honor the career and the ultimate sac- year around 11,500 women in Tennessee die f rifice made by my constituent, Thomas John from causes brought on by Heart Disease. Janis, who was killed near Florencia, Colom- But there are things that women can do to PERSONAL EXPLANATION bia on February 13th, while serving to defend decrease their risk. The first of these is to stop his country in the war on narco-terrorism. smoking, which is the single greatest risk fac- HON. JIM McDERMOTT tor for a heart attack in women. Check your Thomas Janis, a native of Chicago, Illinois, OF WASHINGTON cholesterol level and blood pressure, High was born on November 23, 1946. Tom’s dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blood pressure makes the heart work harder, tinguished military career began in 1966 when causing it to enlarge and weaken over time. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 he entered the Army and served as a military High blood pressure also increases the risk of Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I was un- policeman. While serving in Korea, Tom be- stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and con- came interested in Army Aviation, and by able to vote on yesterday’s suspension bills. gestive heart failure. Had I been capable of voting, I would have 1969, he graduated from the Warrant Flight In addition, try to get out and exercise. Even voted in support of: Officer Program. modest levels of low-intensity physical activity H.R. 46—Honoring the life of Al Hirschfeld. Tom Janis’ tours of duty included serving in are beneficial if done regularly and long term. H.R. 40—Permitting the use of the rotunda Vietnam, Panama, Germany, and several in- Making exercise a priority is hard for today’s of the Capital for a ceremony in remembrance stallations in the United States in aviation bil- busy women, but the rewards are great. of victims of the Holocaust. lets. Tom was an accomplished aviator with Obesity also puts women at risk for heart disease, even if other risk factors do not exist. over 12,000 flight hours and had several as- f This is because excess weight strains the signments as an Instructor Pilot. After 32 heart and raises blood pressure and choles- CONGRATULATING THE GREATER years in active service to the country, Tom terol levels. Even losing ten or more pounds COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL’S Janis retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 with will help lower your risk for heart disease as CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE PRO- numerous decorations for valor and service to well as many other health problems. GRAM his credit, including the Bronze Star, four Meri- I urge women to get regularly scheduled torious Service Medals, an Air Medal with check ups and to recognize the signs of heart valor, and numerous other commendations. disease. Take advantage of American Heart HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI OF OHIO After leaving the U.S. military, Tom contin- Month and visit a health fair in your commu- ued his service as a pilot contributing to our nity. These fairs provide an opportunity to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation’s drug interdiction and counter-terrorism have your cholesterol, glucose and blood Wednesday, February 26, 2003 pressure checked. In addition, you can get in- efforts in South America. On February 13, Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- formation from specialists on various health Tom was piloting a Cessna Caravan on a ognize and congratulate the Greater Colum- related issues such as fitness, heart healthy counternarcotics mission over southern Co- bus Arts Council’s Children of the Future Pro- diets and much more. lombia. His aircraft experienced engine failure, gram. yet he skillfully brought it to the ground without Whatever you do, please take the time to visit a health care specialist and find out how Children of the Future, a nationally recog- loss of life of any brave men on board his air- you can keep yourself and your family healthy nized AmeriCorps after-school program, pro- craft. Tragically, the crash site was in the cen- and safe from heart disease. vides constructive, positive alternatives to de- ter of a zone controlled by FARC narco-terror- linquency in the higher-risk neighborhoods of f ists. While seeking to reach a safe area, Tom Columbus, Ohio. It has effectively reduced and a Colombian military colleague were de- RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW ALAN crime by creating physical and social safe ha- liberately killed by FARC narco-terrorists. VANECEK vens for approximately 3,500 Columbus chil- Tom’s murder will not go unpunished and his dren. sacrifice will not be forgotten. Appropriately, HON. SAM GRAVES On January 24, 2003, Children of the Future Tom was buried with full military honors earlier OF MISSOURI was honored by the Americans for the Arts and the United States Conference of Mayors this week at Arlington National Cemetery. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the ‘‘2003 Award for Excellence in Arts Tom married his hometown sweetheart, Ju- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 Programs for Youth.’’ This prestigious, national dith G. Gibaszek. As Tom’s career pro- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause award recognizes the emphasis this arts- gressed, the Janises raised four children— to recognize Matthew Alan Vanecek, a very based program has placed on the develop- Christopher, Greer, Michael, and Jonathan. special young man who has exemplified the ment of life-long skills including: critical think- Tom’s legacy of service lives on as two of his finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by ing, constructive communication and conflict children are also Servicemen—Christopher is taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of resolution. an Army Aviator, and Michael is in the Army America, Troop 314, and in earning the most I congratulate the Greater Columbus Arts Reserves. We all grieve Tom’s loss and the prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Council’s Children of the Future Program for entire Janis family will be in our prayers Matthew has been very active with his its many accomplishments and outstanding through these difficult days. Tom was one of troop, participating in summer camp at H. Roe service. This program is truly an asset to the Alabama’s best and we shall truly miss him. Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the people of Central Ohio.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.033 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E307 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE to offer these sentiments today properly docu- schools, districts which serve large numbers of PERRYSBURG JOURNAL ON THE menting this event in the record of the 108th military children have increased costs. OCCASION OF ITS 150TH BIRTH- Congress. The school districts located in my congres- DAY f sional district are also known for offering a va- riety of services to special needs children. RECOGNITION OF ANDREW JOSEPH When military families have children with a HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR GRAVES OF OHIO high level of needs, the service provides com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passionate assignment flexibility to enable them to stay in the area. This further in- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI creases costs for these districts. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, on March 10, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After more than half a century of support, it 2003, the Perrysburg Messenger Journal will is time to stop making annual judgments about Wednesday, February 26, 2003 celebrate its 150th birthday. The Perrysburg the value of Impact Aid. It is time to openly Journal, one of the parents of today’s Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause declare to every member of our armed serv- Perrysburg Messenger Journal, began publica- to recognize Andrew Joseph Gordon, a very ices that we assure them that support for their tion on March 10, 1853. It was not the first special young man who has exemplified the children’s education is not negotiable. Our newspaper in Wood County: Eight weeklies in finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by commitment must not waiver. Perrysburg preceded it. But today it is the old- taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of f est newspaper in Wood County and the oldest America, troop 314, and in earning the most business in Perrysburg. prestigious award of Eagle Scout. INTRODUCTION OF THE VICTIMS The eight-pager made its appearance with- Andrew has been very active with his troop, OF CRIME FAIRNESS ACT OF 2003 out fanfare because of President Franklin where he progressed to the rank of Webelos. Pierce’s Inaugural address. The lengthy rail- He also participated in summer camp at H. HON. ROB SIMMONS road laws also crowded out the ‘‘salutatory’’ Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the OF CONNECTICUT editorial Silmon Clark had prepared. Mr. Clark status of warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heralded his newspaper with an announce- During the thirteen years he has been in- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 ment at the bottom of page 7. Under the flag, volved in scouting, he has earned 41 merit he dedicated it to ‘‘Agriculture, Commerce, badges and is brotherhood member of the Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Manufactures.’’ By carrier, the paper cost order of the arrow. Andrew also has been introduce legislation important to victims of $1.75 a year; by mail, $1.50. He set up shop honored for his numerous scouting achieve- crime and their families. The Victims of Crime ‘‘in a room upstairs, north end of the Baird ments, earning the Bear Claw award, the God Act, or VOCA, was a tremendous victory in House.’’ Although the Journal was a new pub- & Me Award, and the Arrow of Light award. the fight to aid those affected by crime. It es- lication, Mr. Clark hailed it as the successor to Andrew has also served in a variety of leader- tablished a trust fund composed of criminal his earlier Fort Meigs Reveille, which he re- ship positions, including Patrol Leader and As- fines, forfeited bail bonds, penalty fees and named The Perrysburg Star because he said sistant Senior Patrol Leader. special assessments collected by the U.S. At- ‘‘Reveille’’ was not a good English word, peo- For his Eagle Scout Project, Andrew built a torney’s Offices, U.S. Courts and Federal Bu- ple couldn’t pronounce it, and he was tired of rock foot bridge and rocked part of the path at reau of Prisons. ‘‘the cruelty of the attempt.’’ the Parkville Nature Sanctuary in Parkville, Sadly, a spending cap was installed on the He ceased publication of the Star in 1852 Missouri. VOCA trust fund. This trust fund generates and he sold the printing office to A. D. Wright. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in close to $1 billion dollars each year, yet only Professor Wright then started the North-West- commending Andrew Joseph Gordon for his an average of $535 is actually distributed an- ern Democrat. Along with the laws and the po- accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of nually to the states. While state crime victim litical news, the first paper carried pieces on America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- assistance programs struggle to remain fully far-ranging subjects, such as current condi- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. funded, the balance just sits there unused. My tions in Rome, census figures for St. Louis, f legislation, the ‘‘Victim of Crime Fairness Act poetry, and platitudes. As was common prac- of 2003’’ would eliminate this spending cap tice, Mr. Clark borrowed freely from other H.R. 1716 and direct the money toward its original inten- newspapers, stories not limited to sharing po- tion, helping victims of crime. lice reports from other parts of the country. HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Every day we see in our local news stories Frontier newspapers in the isolated villages OF CALIFORNIA of homicides, sexual assaults, child abuse, and busy river towns were like that in those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drunk driving accidents, kidnapping and arson. days. They entertained and they informed. The list goes on and on. I applaud President Wednesday, February 26, 2003 They brought the outside world to eager read- Bush for his efforts to strengthen and organize ers. Perrysburg readers waited for installments Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, As security on all fronts for our country. Pre- of such serials as ‘‘Indian Story’’ and an initial co-sponsor, I offer my support of venting all crimes, whether they are acts of ‘‘Walmsby House’’, or the ‘‘Lover’s Revenge, a H.R. 1716, a bill to make sure that Impact Aid terrorism or domestic abuse, is the first step in Story Laid in the South of Ireland.’’ to school districts to provide educational sup- creating a more peaceful world. However, The newspaper also advised and chastised. port, is assured as an entitlement. Today, as when a crime does occur there is a victim. It contained strongly partisan opinions, na- members of our military are being shipped This victim is stripped of their security, their tional news gleaned from larger papers re- abroad in large numbers to prepare for a pos- dignity, and often times their physical capa- ceived by the latest post. It contained literary sible war, it is critical for them to know that bility to function normally in the day-to-day material or ‘‘notices’’ (advertisements) for their children’s schools are being supported by world. Eliminating the spending cap on the goods like Dr. Rojack’s Blood Purifier. One their government. VOCA trust fund would allow victim advocates had to look for the little bits of local news, The need for Impact Aid has been clear for to do their job. It is a fact; helping mend peo- which usually had no headlines and were over half a century. Begun in 1950, Impact Aid ple’s lives that have been tragically altered by scattered in the columns. The early weeklies recompenses districts for the loss of a variety crime cannot be done for free. of the era were small, hand-set, and often of taxes which form the basis of school sup- My state of Connecticut loses almost $5 mil- crude, but they had much to do with the crys- port. Military land and the military homes lo- lion a year due to the VOCA cap. This money tallization of public opinion that made the West cated on that land do not contribute to prop- could make all the difference in thousands of a new factor in American politics, according to erty taxes. Over three-quarters of the military peoples lives. Connecticut’s State Victim Ad- a history of the mass media, ‘‘The Press in members in my district claim residency in vocate James Papillo wrote, ‘‘The programs America’’ by Emery and Emery. other states and do not pay state income or funded by the VOCA fund benefit crime vic- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me car registration taxes. In addition, all sales on tims in Connecticut through direct financial in paying tribute to the Perrysburg Messenger military installations are exempt from state support and crime victim support services. Journal on the occasion of its 150th Anniver- sales taxes. Property, income, and sales taxes These funds help crime victims when they sary. For well over a century now the Journal are the money which pays for education. most need it. Given the substantial reduction has provided the news fairly and accurately to Because the frequent transfer of military in the amount of funds available to the states the people of Northwestern Ohio. I am proud members results in increased transiency in caused by federal earmarks, and the real

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.039 E27PT1 E308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 need for increased services to crime victims in Mic–O–Say. During the ten years he has been to the same underlying problem, minority pa- Connecticut, it is clear that removal of the cap involved in scouting, he has earned 35 merit tients are less likely to receive early screening is necessary to ensure that Connecticut will be badges and is Brotherhood Member of The and detection, so their disease is found at a able to meet the needs of crime victims.’’ Order of the Arrow. William also has been much later stage and they have less chance The Victims of Crime Fairness Act of 2003 honored for his numerous scouting achieve- of survival. is common sense legislation. I ask my col- ments, earning the bear claw award, the God The bill we’re introducing today will ensure leagues to join me in helping victims of crime & Me award, the arrow of light award, and the that all Americans, regardless of race, eth- by eliminating the VOCA fund spending cap. god and church award. William has also nicity, language, income, or geography, will f served in many leadership capacities, includ- have access to prevention screening and ing patrol leader, assistant patrol leader and treatment, and that they will have an advocate PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA OF assistant senior patrol leader. at their side, helping them navigate through to- CAPITOL FOR CEREMONY AS For his Eagle Scout project, William day’s complicated health care system. PART OF COMMEMORATION OF planned, designed, and with the help of fellow It does this by building upon the existing in- DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VIC- scouts, built an outdoor storage shed for a frastructure of the Consolidated Health Center TIMS OF HOLOCAUST habitat for humanity home located in Kansas program, the Indian Health Service, the Office City north, providing much needed storage of Rural Health Policy, and the National Can- SPEECH OF space for the lawn and outdoor equipment of cer Institute. HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE the homeowners. It creates model programs to ensure that OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in people are educated about the importance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commending William Barret Sims for his ac- prevention screening and early detection. A complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- key component of the proposal is year-round Tuesday, February 25, 2003 ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the outreach to the target community, in a lan- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam highest distinction of Eagle Scout. guage that they can understand. Speaker, I rise today to express my support of f It funds culturally and linguistically com- H. Con Res 40, to allow the use of the Capitol petent providers that reach out into the com- rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate vic- INTRODUCTION OF THE PATIENT munity, build their trust, build relationships, tims of the Holocaust. Our Nation’s capitol is NAVIGATOR, OUTREACH, AND and educate the public, while providing pre- a symbol of freedom and democracy to so CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION vention screenings and follow-up treatment. many. This resolution gives us a forum to pay ACT OF 2003 And it ensures that navigators are available service to the victims of the Holocaust. I pray to help patients make their way through the that such a tragedy should never touch the HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ health care system—whether it’s translating world again. OF NEW JERSEY technical medical terminology, making sense A Holocaust memorial is not something to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of their insurance, making appointments for re- be taken lightly, or to be rushed without its Wednesday, February 26, 2003 ferral screenings, following-up to make sure due respect. The Holocaust is a product of au- the patient keeps that appointment, or even thoritarian government and evil intentions, and Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I’m accompanying a patient to a referral appoint- we must continue to study and remember it, pleased to be joined by my Colleague from ment. lest it be repeated. Hate, genocide, racial Ohio, DEBORAH PRYCE, to introduce the Pa- The original concept for the legislation supremacism still occur in parts of the world tient Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Dis- comes from Dr. Freeman’s ‘‘navigator’’ pro- and I believe that we as Americans can still ease Prevention Act of 2003. gram, which he created while he was Director focus our efforts on stopping them before they The existence of significant health dispari- of Surgery at Harlem Hospital. Recently, I was grow to an uncontrollable magnitude. ties in this nation is undeniable. For years, re- fortunate to get to visit Dr. Huerta’s local Can- My heart goes out to the victims and sur- search has told us that minorities and low-in- cer Preventorium, which replicates Dr. Free- vivors of Adolf Hitler’s death camps. Every come populations are the least likely to re- man’s navigator concept within a comprehen- time I reexamine the Holocaust, and pay trib- ceive the health care they need to live a long, sive model of prevention services. This bill will ute to what happened, I am still shocked and healthy life. We’ve done a very good job of translate the work of Dr. Harold Freeman and pained by the organized, methodical killing identifying this problem—it’s high time we do Dr. Elmer Huerta into a legislative model for that went on in Europe. something to solve it. cancer and chronic disease prevention and For the 12 million people that Nazi Germany That’s why I’m very excited about the bill we treatment for minorities and underserved com- exterminated, we must remember. For each of are introducing today and the strong support munities. the six million Jews killed, we must respond. we’ve already received for it. The bill is sup- The track record of these programs speaks For the Gypsies, the gays, the political dis- ported by the American Cancer Society, the for itself. It’s very clear that these are not new senters and any of the righteous people who National Association of Community Health ideas or new concepts, they’re models that spoke out against what they thought was Centers, the National Alliance for Hispanic have been proven to work. And it’s time that evil—for this we commemorate and remember Health, the National Hispanic Medical Associa- we take what’s worked and use it to benefit the Holocaust. It can never happen again. tion, the Intercultural Cancer Council and their underserved populations across the country. f Caucus, the National Council of La Raza, 100 That’s exactly what this legislation will do. Black Men of America, the National Rural f RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM Health Association, Dean and Betty Gallo BARRET SIMS Prostate Cancer Center, MHz Networks, Asian HONORING MR. VICTOR MANUEL and Pacific Islander American Health Forum, ARRAN˜ AGA HON. SAM GRAVES Dia de la Mujer Latina, Inc., the Cancer Re- OF MISSOURI search and Prevention Foundation, and the HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Patient Advocate Foundation. OF CALIFORNIA This bill addresses what I believe are the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 26, 2003 root causes of health disparities in minority Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause and underserved communities: lack of access Wednesday, February 26, 2003 to recognize William Barret Sims, a very spe- to health care in general—and particularly lack Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cial young man who has exemplified the finest of access to prevention and early detection— honor the achievements of Mr. Victor Manuel qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- as well as language and cultural barriers to Arran˜aga and his contributions to his family ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- care. and community. Mr. Arran˜aga was a man who ica, Troop 314, and in earning the most pres- The bottom line is: the only way to stay worked hard all his life to better the lives of tigious award of Eagle Scout. healthy is to see a doctor when you are those around him. He was also a man who in- William has been very active with his troop, healthy. Yes, there are a number of expla- stilled important values in his family and prac- earning the ranks of bobcat, wolf, bear, and nations for the higher rates of disease among ticed those values everyday towards those webelos as well as participating in summer minority populations, including higher rates of around him. He died on December 30, 2002. camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and uninsured, reduced access to care, and lower Mr. Arran˜aga grew up in Del Rio, Texas, earning the status of warrior in the tribe of quality of care. But all of these barriers point where he operated the Arran˜aga and Sons

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.042 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E309 grocery store with his father, brothers, and sis- Norah Jones later went on to the University other members of this House, are re-intro- ters. He was known for extending credit with of North Texas to major in jazz piano. Already ducing the Hometown Heroes Survivor Bene- no questions asked and for offering free gro- career-minded, she knew that a solid founda- fits Act. During this time of increased aware- ceries to those who could not afford to pur- tion of jazz piano could pave the way for bet- ness and concern regarding the threat of ter- chase them. In 1967, Mr. Arran˜aga moved to ter things. rorism, we are calling on our public safety offi- San Jose´, California, and began work at Food Mr. Speaker, Norah Jones is an inspiration cers to work longer and harder than ever be- Villa in Santa Clara. As a dedicated employee to our youth, not only in Texas but across the fore. This legislation shows our public safety for 20 years, he built a reputation for extraor- nation, that their dreams can come true, and officers and their families that we recognize dinary customer service and was admired for that they should reach for the stars. their selfless contributions to protecting us and his sense of humor. Mr. Arran˜aga was also a f our communities, and that we stand with them. member of the Retail Clerks Local 428 Union. We urge every Member in this House to join Mr. Arran˜aga was active in the community INTRODUCTION OF THE HOME- our bipartisan coalition by cosponsoring this both in Del Rio and San Jose´. Elected to the TOWN HEROES SURVIVOR BENE- critical legislation and working with us to pass Del Rio City Council in 1958, he was the sec- FITS ACT it into law. ond Latino in the town’s history to hold the of- f fice. As a city councilman, Mr. Arran˜aga HON. BOB ETHERIDGE COMMENDING DR. KOICHI formed a partnership with the neighboring bor- OF NORTH CAROLINA NISHIMURA der town of Ciudad Acun˜a, Mexico, in order to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strengthen the relationships between the Wednesday, February 26, 2003 United States and Mexico. While performing HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA his civic duties, he developed the city’s first Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA fire station and created high-quality low-in- to honor our nation’s public safety officers for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their commitment to our communities and come housing in the disadvantaged Del Rio Wednesday, February 26, 2003 neighborhood of San Felipe. The develop- service to our nation. I am re-introducing my ment’s first street was named ‘‘Arran˜aga Ave- bipartisan legislation, the Hometown Heroes Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nue’’ to recognize his dedicated efforts to the Survivor Benefits Act, and I urge my col- honor the achievements of Dr. Koichi city and the project. Mr. Arran˜aga was also an leagues to join me in support of this important Nishimura and his contributions to the Bay active member of the Lions Club in Del Rio, initiative. Area and Japanese-American communities. where he was the first Latino to serve as Every day, public safety officers protect our Dr. Nishimura will soon retire from Solectron President and Zone Chairman. He was also a families and possessions from fire, keep our Corporation after leading the company to its member of the club’s recruitment committee. streets safe, and are the first to respond to an current standing as one of the world’s largest While in San Jose´, he was an active member emergency. Across this nation, our law en- electronics manufacturing services company. of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic forcement officers and corrections officers, He has accomplished this through years of Church in Alviso, California. firefighters, and emergency medical service hard work and dedication to his friends, neigh- A devoted family man, Victor was married to workers are dedicated and prepared, and bors, and colleagues. his wife, Ina, for 54 years. Together they when we call on them, they risk their lives for Born in 1938 in Pasadena, California, Dr. raised seven children, eighteen grandchildren, us. Nishimura is a Nisei, or second-generation and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Arran˜aga Heart attacks and strokes are one of the Japanese American. Like many of his fellow encouraged his children to pursue higher edu- greatest threats to public safety officers, espe- Nisei, he has experienced strong Western and cation and to be active in their communities. cially firefighters. In fact, almost half of all fire- Eastern influences. During World War II, Dr. He also imparted and practiced his core prin- fighter deaths are due to heart attacks and Nishimura spent five years, from age three to ciples of love, honor, and respect for family to strokes. Fighting fires is dangerous, exhaust- seven, at an internment camp in Manzanar. all of those around him. ing, and extremely stressful work. Indeed, a Despite spending his childhood in Southern Mr. Speaker, please join me in remembering firefighter’s chances of suffering a heart attack California, he spoke only Japanese until the and honoring Mr. Victor Manuel Arran˜aga for or stroke greatly increases when he or she first grade. his service to his community and his dedica- puts on their turnout gear and rushes into a After earning his bachelor’s and master’s tion to his family. He was a man of great in- building to fight a fire. Likewise, law enforce- degrees in electrical engineering from San tegrity and an inspiration to all of us. ment and corrections officers and EMS work- Jose State University, Dr. Nishimura received ers face daily situations that put stress and his Doctorate in Material Science and Engi- f strain on the heart. neering from Stanford University. Upon com- CONGRATULATING NORAH JONES According to the U.S. Fire Administration, pletion of his education, Dr. Nishimura began ON HER GRAMMY AWARDS last year 102 firefighters died while on duty, his career as a test engineer with IBM. After affecting 86 communities in 35 states. In the 23 years with IBM, he was asked to join the HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON wake of their tragic losses, many of the fami- then-regional Solectron Corporation. Coming OF TEXAS lies of these brave first responders received fi- on as the Chief Operating Officer in 1988, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nancial assistance from the Public Safety Offi- quickly moved to President and then Chief Ex- cer Death Benefit, which was created by Con- ecutive Officer. In 1996, he became Chairman Wednesday, February 26, 2003 gress over 25 years ago to provide these fam- of the Board. Dr. Nishimura has made Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ilies with help in their time of need. However, Solectron Corporation not only the biggest Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to some of these families are denied these bene- company in the electronics industry, but also share my admiration with you for one of my fits because of a glitch in the law. the most profitable. Under his leadership, district’s most popular artists, Norah Jones. During the last Congress, I introduced the Solectron was twice awarded the prestigious During the 45th annual Grammy Awards Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act to Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, be- held on February 24, 2003, Norah Jones was correct this technicality in the Public Safety Of- coming the first company in the history of the awarded 5 Golden Gramophone statuettes for ficer Benefit. This bipartisan legislation will program to do so. Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Record of allow the families of public safety officers who Dr. Nishimura is very active in both the busi- The Year for the single ‘‘Don’t Know Why,’’ have died from a heart attack or stroke while ness and Japanese American communities. Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Female Pop on duty, or within 24-hours after participating Currently, he serves on the Board of Trustees Vocal Album. in a training exercise or responding to an of the Santa Fe Institute. In addition to serving Norah Jones has shown a strong aptitude emergency situation, to receive this benefit. on various boards, he has been a member for music since childhood. Ms. Jones grad- Last year, 113 of our colleagues cospon- and the Chairman of Santa Clara University’s uated from the Booker T. Washington High sored this bill, and the House unanimously Leavey School of Business. Dr. Nishimura has School for the Performing and Visual Arts of passed it. Unfortunately, we were not able to dedicated his time and energy to the Malcolm Dallas, Texas in 1997. move the bill through the U.S. Senate before Baldrige Foundation, serving as Vice Presi- Norah Jones follows in the footsteps of the adjournment, despite the strong support of dent, as well as the Tech Museum of Innova- many successful Booker T. Washington High several Senators from both parties. tion in San Jose, California, having served as School alumni, such as Erykah Badu and Roy Today I, along with Representatives STENY a board member. In recognition of his work in Hargrove. HOYER, CURT WELDON, MIKE OXLEY, and 40 the community, he was awarded the Silicon

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.046 E27PT1 E310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 Valley Manufacturing Group’s Lifetime Asian American and Pacific Islanders and Nonetheless, we should also remember Mr. Achievement Award in 2001. McClellan Air Force Base began to promote Thompson as a dedicated friend and mentor. Within the Japanese American community, qualified Asian Americans within the mainte- He will be remembered for his keen sense of Dr. Nishimura has dedicated his efforts to nance and civil workforce. humor, thoughtful guidance and his genuine groups such as the U.S.-Japan Business Kuni’s decision to challenge the establish- interest in the well-being of the entire commu- Council, Japanese Western U.S. Association, ment to bring about equal treatment for Asian nity. Japanese American Citizen League, Asian Americans at McClellan Air Force Base had a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Americans for Community Involvement, Asian resounding impact nationally. In addition to in honoring Daryl Thompson for his contribu- Law Alliance, and the Yu-Ai Kai Senior Com- military installations, Asians Americans also tions to the Oswego school system and the munity Center in San Jose. came to be recognized as a protected minority many students, parents, teachers and fellow Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Dr. by all federal civilian and military agencies. administrators whom he touched. His accom- Ko Nishimura for his dedication to excellence Kuni played a crucial role in paving the road plishments deserve our praise and apprecia- in Silicon Valley. Through his tireless efforts, for his and future generations of Asian Ameri- tion. he has created a company grounded in sound cans by breaking down the glass ceiling in the principles and has dedicated his valuable time workplace. f to better his community. I congratulate Dr. Kuni truly represents the real spirit of com- Koichi Nishimura on his tremendous achieve- munity service. Throughout his life, Kuni has PERSONAL EXPLANATION ments and wish him continued success. demonstrated the importance of giving back to f his community. Kuni’s commitment to helping others and improving his community is an in- HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY TRIBUTE TO KUNI HIRONAKA spiration and example to his fellow citizens. OF RHODE ISLAND Mr. Speaker, as Mr. Kuni Hironaka’s friends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI and family gather to celebrate and honor his OF CALIFORNIA many contributions, I am honored to pay trib- Thursday, February 27, 2003 ute to one of Sacramento’s most honorable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- citizens. His successes are unparalleled, and Wednesday, February 26, 2003 er, on February 26, 2003, I was in my con- it is a great honor for me to have the oppor- gressional district in Rhode Island and con- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to tunity to pay tribute to his accomplishments. I sequently I missed two votes. Kuni Hironaka, one of the region’s greatest ask all my colleagues to join with me in wish- champions for protecting and promoting Asian ing my dear, dear friend Kuni continued suc- Had I been here I would have voted: ‘‘yea’’ American hiring and promotion policies. Kuni cess in all his future endeavors. on rollcall No. 35, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 36. played an instrumental role in securing the in- f At this time I would ask for unanimous con- clusion of Asian Americans as a protected mi- sent that my positions be entered into the nority in the affirmative action hiring and pro- IN MEMORY OF DARYL THOMPSON RECORD following those votes or in the appro- motion process that is used by all federal civil- priate portion of the RECORD. ian and military agencies. As his friends and HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT family gather to celebrate Kuni’s wonderful OF ILLINOIS f achievements, I ask all of my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join with me in saluting one of Sacramento’s RECOGNITION OF CARLIN OWEN most dedicated citizen leaders. Thursday, February 27, 2003 LESLIE In 1967, Kuni realized that there were only Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to three categories of protected minorities speci- pay tribute to a distinguished constituent; a fied for the affirmative action program at person who was one of the most active, hard- HON. SAM GRAVES McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, working and dedicated educators in the State OF MISSOURI these were: black, Hispanic, and women. Kuni of Illinois—Mr. Daryl Thompson. Sadly, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was particularly alarmed by the fact that there Thompson passed away on January 14, 2003. were no Asian foremen on the maintenance Mr. Thompson began a 37-year career at Thursday, February 27, 2003 side of the workforce and no Asian super- Oswego High School in 1961. In his early Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause visors on the management side of the work- years at Oswego High School, Mr. Thompson to recognize Carlin Owen Leslie, a very spe- force. Many Asian employees failed to rise taught bookkeeping, business law, general cial young man who has exemplified the finest through the ranks despite their considerable business and typing, in addition to serving as qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- experience and education. the freshman basketball coach, faculty advisor ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Kuni’s decision to explore the issue with the to the school newspaper, and sponsor of the ica, Troop 314, and in earning the most pres- civilian Affirmative Action Officer was greeted National Honor Society. And, after earning his tigious award of Eagle Scout. with an unsatisfactory response. At the ex- certificate in education administration, Mr. Carlin has been very active with his troop, pense of jeopardizing his own employment Thompson was hired as Oswego High participating in summer camp at H. Roe Bartle and promotion future at McClellan Air Force School’s Vice Principal, and in 1974 was ap- Scout Reservation and earning the status of Base, he boldly pursued the matter up the pointed Principal. warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. During the chain of command. In the course of standing Throughout his years as an educator and ten years he has been involved in scouting, he for his principles and furthering the interests of administrator in Oswego, Mr. Thompson was has earned 33 merit badges and is brother- Asian Americans in the workforce, Kuni would the recipient of numerous awards and recogni- hood member of the Order of the Arrow. Car- come to bring about change on a national tions. To name a few, Mr. Thompson was lin also has been honored for his numerous level. awarded the Illinois State Board of Education’s Kuni was appointed by Phil Hiroshima, ‘‘Educator for Excellence in Education,’’ Coca- scouting achievements, earning the rank of President of the Japanese American Citizens Cola’s Educator of the Month, and was se- senior patrol leader. He was also the first League (JACL) at the time, to represent the lected by the Oswego Ledger-Sentinel as one scout from Troop 314 to become a runner in JACL in meetings with top military officials to of the top 50 people of the 20th Century to the Order of the Arrow, and now serves as the make the case that the affirmative action cat- make a positive impact on Oswegoland. Fur- head of the Troop 314 OA runners. egory should be expanded not only to include thermore, in 1997, a portion of Illinois Route For his Eagle Scout project, Carlin restored Asian Americans, but also Native Americans 71, which passes by Oswego High School and repainted a train caboose at Fox Hill Ele- as well. property, was named the honorary ‘‘Daryl mentary School which is used by the school As a result of Kuni’s remarkable dedication Thompson Highway.’’ and the Missouri Department of Conservation to the cause and a relentless pursuit of justice, Moreover, Mr. Thompson served as a mem- as an education lab. the process of leaving Asian Americans out of ber of the Illinois High School Association’s Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in the affirmative action hiring and promotion Legislative Commission for 12 years, served commending Carlin Owen Leslie for his ac- process was eventually examined by the as Director of the Illinois Principals Association complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- United States Department of Defense. Ulti- and was involved with the Oswego Foundation ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the mately, the term ‘‘oriental’’ was changed to for Excellence in Education. highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26FE8.049 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E311 TRIBUTE TO ROBERT MANIECE grams aimed to stimulate technological usage out, my good friend from Maryland and Sub- and access for more Americans, among them committee Chairman, Mr. GILCHREST’s bill, HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON the 21st Century Community Learning Cen- H.R. 4749, the Magnuson-Stevens Act ters, the Community Technology Centers Amendments of 2002. While I was pleased OF MISSISSIPPI (CTC), and the Technology Opportunities Pro- with many of the provisions, I felt the bycatch IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram (TOP). section could be strengthened and was suc- Thursday, February 27, 2003 We must recommit ourselves to those re- cessful in getting a provision added to H.R. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- sources. We must also maintain an open mar- 4749 addressing the concerns I still have er, in commemoration of Black History Month, ket for competition in the telecommunications today, with regard to the amount of bycatch of I would like to take this opportunity to recog- industry so that better services can be brought white marlin by the domestic longline industry, nize the many accomplishments of distin- to more communities at lower prices. which is why I am introducing this bill today. guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s I urge my colleagues today to work towards This bill creates a closed area in the mid-At- Second Congressional District. those goals. lantic that protects marlin from being caught Dr. Robert Maniece is presently serving as f by longlines, when marlin are the most preva- interim Superintendent for the Quitman County lent in those waters. This area consists of the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS DAY, School District. In 1967, Robert Maniece led a entire Mid-Atlantic Conservation Zone for FEBRUARY 28, 2003 number of black students over to then Marks Highly Migratory Species and closes the upper Junior High, a predominately white school. zone July 15 through September 1, and closes That action led to the integration of the public HON. CHRISTOPHER COX the lower zone from August 15 through Octo- school in 1971. OF CALIFORNIA ber 1. The bill allows for the maximum fishing effort by the longline industry consistent with In the same year the Reverend Dr. Martin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Luther King visited Marks, he also visited Mis- the conservation. Thursday, February 27, 2003 sissippi’s Cotton Street, the street on which I continue to be concerned about this spe- Robert and his family lived. This is the place Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is National cies because stocks domestically and inter- where Dr. King witnessed families so victim- Peace Corps Day. It is with great pleasure nationally have continued to rapidly decline. ized by poverty that he created the Poor Peo- that I send my congratulations to Peace Corps On September 4, 2001, an environmental ple Campaign. Thereafter, Robert and his fam- volunteers serving throughout the world as we group petitioned the National Marine Fisheries ily members became heavily involved in this celebrate the Peace Corps’ 42 years of serv- Service (NMFS) to list Atlantic white marlin fight to rid the Nation of poverty and want. He ice. under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, has traveled to Washington, D.C. many times Forty-two years ago, President John F. Ken- as amended. On December 19, 2001, NMFS to participate in the protests and has contin- nedy mobilized a generation to work in devel- found that the Atlantic white marlin petition ued to fight the fight for those in the greatest oping nations around the world in education, presents substantial scientific and commercial need. community development, agriculture, health information indicating that a listing of Atlantic In 1993, he became Director of Instruction care, and public works. Although each volun- white marlin may be warranted. and Professional Development Coordinator for teer is given a particular role in a community, On September 4, 2002, NMFS determined Quitman Mississippi County Schools. In that the most important job is the simple day-to- that the species does not warrant being listed position, he has led the District from academic day interaction each volunteer has with the at this time. However, the most recent stock probation to one of the best performing people of the villages in which they serve. assessment indicates the total Atlantic stock schools in all the Mississippi Delta and the Since 1961, over 168,000 Americans have population had declined to less than 12 per- State. volunteered their expertise, time, and energy cent of its maximum sustainable yield level; f to foster development and progress in 136 current fishing mortality was estimated to be at countries. There is no greater symbol of Amer- least seven times higher than the maximum CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN ica’s generosity than American volunteers liv- sustainable level; over fishing had taken place EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE ing and working in partnership with the people for over three decades and the stock is less of developing nations to encourage education productive than previously estimated, with a HON. DIANE E. WATSON and opportunity. maximum sustainable yield of less than 1300 metric tons. The bottom line—this species OF CALIFORNIA As grass-roots ambassadors, Peace Corps volunteers have conveyed the message of needs an immediate strong conservation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freedom and hope to communities in need of measure or it may disappear forever. Thursday, February 27, 2003 help. In doing so, they have strengthened the I have for many years been very concerned Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ties of international friendship and under- about the dramatic drop in population of this echo my colleagues’ concerns with the pre- standing, and have spread the spirit of sharing species, and the fact that NMFS even consid- vailing digital divide in African American com- that is so fundamental to American society. ered listing it confirms my concerns have not munities. It is my deepest hope that we continue to been unfounded. I am therefore introducing As our society continues to make leaps and recognize and support the Peace Corps’ work. this piece of legislation as it is critical we con- bounds in the digital information age, too By honoring the Peace Corps, we reaffirm our tinue to make every possible effort to save this many people are still left behind. It is espe- nation’s commitment to strengthen freedom species from extinction, which is a distinct cially evident in the African American commu- and create opportunities around the world. possibility should nothing be done to stop the nities, where currently only four out of ten Afri- I am very happy to join with Peace Corps tremendous amount of bycatch. can-Americans have access to internet ac- volunteers, past and present, to celebrate Na- It is so important we work together to con- cess—30 points behind the national average. tional Peace Corps Day 2003. serve all species, and the dramatic drop in This sharp contrast continues to represent a f population of white marlin sends a strong very substantial and real divide in our society. message that if we do nothing the potential for But the picture is not all gloomy. In 2001, for WHITE MARLINS AND THE other species to be in equal jeopardy is almost LONGLINE INDUSTRY instance, internet usage among African Ameri- guaranteed. Our oceans could well be void of cans increased by 31 percent, as compared to many species we now enjoy and take for 19 percent among whites. High-tech compa- HON. JIM SAXTON granted if we do not take aggressive steps to nies have also begun to focus on techno- OF NEW JERSEY halt their disappearance now, before it’s too logical literacy among our nation’s students, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES late. such as Microsoft’s recent initiative to donate It is of the utmost importance that today, a $15 million software grant to Historically Thursday, February 27, 2003 more than ever, we work diligently to ensure Black College and University campuses. Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our world’s fisheries populations are main- Now it’s up to this Congress to do more. introduce this important piece of conservation tained at sustainable levels. If we fail to pro- The Omnibus Appropriations bill we just legislation. In the last session of Congress the tect them, there are some species that may passed has under-funded many of the pro- Resources Committee worked hard to report disappear forever, which would be tragic.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.004 E27PT1 E312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 THE ‘‘SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE The data, however, show otherwise. The Con- special young man who has exemplified the MENTAL HEALTH EQUITABLE gressional Budget Office (CBO) has projected finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by TREATMENT ACT OF 2003’’ that enactment of a parity bill of this kind taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of would result in premium increases of only America, Troop 314, and in earning the most 0.9%. The collective experience of many prestigious award of Eagle Scout. HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY states that have passed parity laws, as well as OF RHODE ISLAND the FEHBP, closely mirrors the CBO projec- Matthew has been very active with his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. troop, participating in summer camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the sta- Thursday, February 27, 2003 In fact, the CBO estimate may be too high. The CBO projections did not take into account tus of Brave in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. During Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- the billions of dollars of savings employers will the six years he has been involved in scout- er, despite the will of the American people, de- gain with reduced absenteeism, fewer dis- ing, he has earned 38 merit badges and is spite the will of bipartisan majorities in Con- ability claims, and lower general health serv- Brotherhood Member of The Order of the gress, despite the insistence of the President ices associated with untreated mental ill- Arrow. Matthew also has been honored for his of the United States and the maxims of de- nesses. numerous scouting achievements, earning the cency, and fairness, a mental health parity bill The Senator Paul Wellstone Mental Health rank of Patrol Leader of the Panther Patrol has yet to be enacted. Equitable Treatment Act of 2003 is not just an and Runner at Camp Naish. That is why, today, with Senators DOMENICI instrument to repeal the prohibition on Ameri- For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew built and KENNEDY, and Congressman Jim cans to gain access to affordable and needed two cedar benches and planted a tree for the RAMSTAD, I am again introducing the Senator mental health care; it is also a bill that ad- Rolling Hills Community Church. He was able Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treat- dresses an ever-increasing public health crisis to get all of the materials for his project do- ment Act of 2003. This bill has been named in in our nation. nated. honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone who Mental illness is our nation’s second leading fought hard for the cause of equal opportunity cause of morbidity and mortality. In the United Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in for all Americans. States, severe mental illnesses are more com- commending Matthew Isadore Reyes for his The Wellstone Parity Act is, at its core, a mon than cancer, diabetes or heart disease; accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of civil rights bill. It recognizes that the right to one in four Americans will suffer from a seri- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- basic healthcare for millions of Americans con- ous mental disorder in their lifetime; more than ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. tinues to be violated due to lingering bigotry. 51 million Americans suffer from a mental dis- It reflects the values on which this country was order in a year; 67% of elderly nursing home f built, principles of inclusion and opportunity for residents have a diagnosable mental illness; all Americans. 67% of the population with AIDS will develop TRIBUTE TO IRVIN WHITTAKER This bill will help tens of millions of our fel- a neuropsychiatric disorder; more than ten mil- low countrymen and women who suffer from lion children suffer from a serious emotional mental illnesses gain needed access to treat- disorder and more than 30,000 people commit HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ment. Treatment, which they currently are de- suicide every year. nied and have been for quite some time. This Each of these statistics has a human face OF MISSISSIPPI associated with it. Anna Westin of Chaska, bill is based on parity provisions in the Federal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Employee Health Benefit Plan (FEHBP), which Minnesota suffered from a serious eating dis- Members of Congress, other federal employ- order that required inpatient hospitalization. Thursday, February 27, 2003 ees, and their families already have. When her insurance company told her hospital Specifically, it requires that group health that her mental health benefits had been ex- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- plans, which choose to provide mental health hausted, she was prematurely discharged and er, in commemoration of Black History Month, benefits not impose any treatment limits or fi- sent home. One month later, after receiving I would like to take this opportunity to recog- nancial requirements for mental health care this inadequate medical care, she committed nize the many accomplishments of distin- unless comparable treatment limits or financial suicide. Anna is just one of many Americans guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s requirements are imposed for physical health victimized by the cruelty of medical discrimina- Second Congressional District. benefits. tion. Discrimination is a discarded idea from the Irvin Whittaker is a native of Carrollton With that said, there has, unfortunately, past. Yet, in certain sectors of our society it County. Although many close to Mr. Whittaker been a lot of misinformation circulated with re- continues to thrive like a malignant cancer in- felt that education should not be his primary gards to this bill. Therefore, it is important that fecting and feeding off the soul of our nation. focus, he had a strong desire to complete high I clarify what this bill does not do. For the sake of our parents, our grandparents, school. With money that he saved from It does not require health plans to cover our children, our neighbors, and ourselves, we sharecropping, Mr. Whittaker moved to Jack- treatment of mental illnesses. It only applies if must finally excise this cancer from our soci- son, Mississippi. It was here that he decided they choose to include mental health benefits. ety. to enter Lanier High School. During High It does not prevent group health plans from In the 19th century, famed novelist and poet School, Mr. Whittaker became part of the ac- managing benefits as a means to contain Victor Hugo wrote: ‘‘There’s one thing stronger tive reserves and spent six months in the costs, and to monitor and improve the quality than all the armies of the world: And that is an Army. In 1959, he re-entered high school at of care. In fact, it specifically protects insurers’ idea whose time has come.’’ Marshall High School where he started to play right to apply management techniques. The time for mental health parity has ar- basketball. While playing he was noticed by a It does not mandate coverage of specific rived. I want to thank my colleagues for the coach and was offered a scholarship to Mis- mental health services, nor does it allow end- strong bipartisan support this legislation has sissippi Industrial College. less ‘‘Woody Allen-like’’ psychoanalysis for received, and I look forward to finally removing Upon graduating, Mr. Whittaker’s profes- every beneficiary. This bill unambiguously al- this dreadful stain of discrimination that defiles sional career in education began. In 1963, he lows plans to make medical necessity deter- the spirit of America. was appointed as a teacher at Old Salem minations so that care can be provided judi- f High School in Ashland, Mississippi. Mr. Whit- ciously. taker was then appointed as principal of Mar- It does not require parity between two or RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW shal High School where he served until 1968. more employer-sponsored benefits plans. It ISADORE REYES In 1968, Mr. Whittaker became assistant prin- only requires parity within each individual plan. cipal at Amanda Elzy High School. After serv- It does not require parity for out-of-network HON. SAM GRAVES ing for two years, Mr. Whittaker later became benefits, as long as in-network benefits are OF MISSOURI the principal. In 1983, he was asked by the provided at parity and the plan provides rea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Superintendent of Leflore County Schools to sonable access to in-network providers and fa- serve as Assistant Superintendent. In 1991, cilities. Thursday, February 27, 2003 Mr. Whittaker was elected to the office of the Opponents of this bill will say it is too ex- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause County Superintendent, an office which he pensive and drives up the cost of healthcare. to recognize Matthew Isadore Reyes, a very held until his retirement in 2000.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.008 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E313 REMEMBERING REV. EDWARD because pumpout stations are either unavail- that has a positive lasting impact on the VICTOR HILL SR. able, inoperative or inconvenient to use. community. This legislation would harness new tech- For her Gold Award project, Sarah orga- HON. DIANE E. WATSON nology and establish new standards for Type nized a golf clinic for middle and high school girls. OF CALIFORNIA I marine sanitation devices that are 100 times more stringent than current standards, which Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have not been revised in over twenty years. commending Sarah Doty for her accomplish- Thursday, February 27, 2003 This bill would grant an exemption allowing ments with the Girl Scouts of America and for Mr. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to those who have such Coast Guard certified her efforts put forth in achieving the highest express my sadness in the passing of a great devices to use them in any state-declared no distinction of the Gold Award. community and civic leader, Dr. Edward Victor discharge zones that are designated after the f Hill Sr. enactment of this bill into law. It would not im- pact any existing state-declared no discharge TRIBUTE TO JAMES E. GRAVES, He was known throughout the United States JR. and the world for his compassionate sermons zones. and teaching. He will be dearly missed. The available evidence shows that the exist- For the past 42 years, Rev. E.V. Hill has ing NDZ approach does not work to the ben- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON been the pastor of the Mount Zion Missionary efit of the environment. It is highly unlikely that OF MISSISSIPPI Baptist Church in Los Angeles. He grew up in law enforcement efforts will ever be sufficient IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poverty in a Texas log cabin. By the age of 21 to make the NDZ approach work, even if suffi- Thursday, February 27, 2003 he became pastor of the Mount Corinth Mis- cient pump-out stations were accessible and sionary Baptist Church in Houston, where he operational. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- was one of seven black pastors who joined Giving boat owners the opportunity to im- er, in commemoration of Black History Month, Dr. Martin Luther King in forming the Southern prove the operation of their vessels and at the I would like to take this opportunity to recog- Christian Leadership Conference. Rev. Hill same time contribute to improving the aquatic nize the many accomplishments of distin- soon became a confidant of Dr. King and a environment through their voluntary installation guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s central leader to the civil rights struggle. and use of the new Type I MSDs is clearly Second Congressional District. Rev. Hill came to Los Angles in 1961 to be- preferable to today’s situation. Justice Graves began his distinguished ca- come the pastor of Mount Zion. By 1972, he When the Federal Water Pollution Control reer as the valedictorian of his high school was elected as the youngest president of the Act was signed into law, this type of tech- graduating class. He then went on to earn a California State Baptist Convention. Under nology did not exist and therefore simply pro- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Millsaps Rev. Hill’s leadership, his congregation be- hibiting dumping via NDZs seemed like the College. Justice Graves then decided to enroll came a center of political and social activism best solution at the time. However, with the at Syracuse University where he earned his in Los Angeles. He fought for government pro- overall poor performance with pumpout sta- law degree. He also received a Master’s of grams that would bring housing and economic tions and non-compliance with NDZs, I believe Public Administration from Syracuse Univer- development to his communities. He also it is time to revisit this bill and these issues sity. started a number of church-based programs, and recognize if there is a better, more envi- Upon finishing law school Justice Graves among them the creation of senior citizen ronmentally conscious way to fight pollution, worked as a staff attorney at Central Mis- housing, a credit union, and a service for the we ought to be using it, period. sissippi Legal Services. Just prior to being ap- hungry called the ‘‘Lord’s Kitchen.’’ I encourage other members to join me in pointed Circuit Justice Judge he was director I send my heartfelt condolences to the Hill support of this important piece of conservation of the Division of Child Support Enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with legislation. for the Mississippi Department of Human them. f Services. Justice Graves then engaged in pri- vate practice of law for more than three years. f RECOGNITION OF SARAH DOTY His teaching experience includes serving as PERSONAL EXPLANATION an instructor at Harvard Law School where he HON. SAM GRAVES taught for four years. Justice Graves has also HON. CHRISTOPHER COX OF MISSOURI served as adjunct professor at Jackson State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA University where he taught both media law and civil rights law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, February 27, 2003 Justice Graves is also active in public Thursday, February 27, 2003 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause school activities. He teaches the youth about to recognize Sarah Doty, a very special young Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, had I been present the legal system as well as coaches mock trial woman who has exemplified the finest quali- on February 26, 2003, I would have voted teams which have reached state mock trial ties of citizenship and leadership by taking an ‘‘yes’’ on H. Con. Res. 36 to celebrate the finals every year since 1991. active part in the Girl Scouts of America, 140th Anniversary of the Emancipation Procla- Justice Graves has been the recipient of nu- Troop 300, and in earning the most pres- mation and commend President Abraham Lin- merous awards. Some of his recognitions in- tigious honor of the gold award. coln’s efforts to end slavery. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest clude Humanized Education Award, Parent of f achievement attainable in girl scouting. To the Year, Parent of the entire State of Mis- earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete sissippi, Innovation Award, Distinguished Jurist INTRODUCTION OF THE REC- five requirements, all of which promote com- Award, and the Judge of the Year Award. REATIONAL WATERS PROTEC- munity service, personal and spiritual f TION ACT growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include: 1. earning TIMBER TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT four interest project patches, each of which HON. JIM SAXTON requires seven activities that center on skill OF NEW JERSEY building, technology, service projects, and HON. MAC COLLINS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career exploration; 2. earning the Career Ex- OF GEORGIA Thursday, February 27, 2003 ploration Pin, which involves researching ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reers, writing resumes, and planning a career Thursday, February 27, 2003 Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fair or trip; 3. earning the Senior Girl Scout introduce the Recreational Waters Protection Leadership Award, which requires a min- Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Act. imum of 30 hours of work using leadership introduce legislation which corrects an inequity I have been working on this issue for some skills; 4. designing a self-development plan in the Internal Revenue Code which affects time, and introduced this bill in the last ses- that requires assessment of ability to inter- the sale of certain assets. act with others and prioritize values, partici- sion of Congress because its passage would pation for a minimum of 15 hours in a com- Under current law, landowners who are oc- reduce pollution from recreational boats by en- munity service project, and development of a casional sellers of timber are often classified couraging boaters to use and purchase new plan to promote girl scouting; and 5. spend- by the Internal Revenue Service as ‘‘dealers.’’ Type I marine sanitation devices (MSD) in- ing a minimum of 50 hours planning and im- As a result, the seller is forced to choose be- stead of discharging their waste into the water plementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project tween a ‘‘lump sum’’ payment method or a

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.012 E27PT1 E314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 pay-as-cut contract which often results in an ica, troop 1815, and in earning the most pres- CELEBRATING NATIONAL PEACE under-realization of the fair value of the con- tigious honor of the Gold Award. CORPS DAY tract. While electing the pay-as-cut contract The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest option provides access to capital gains treat- achievement attainable in girl scouting. To HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA ment, the seller must comply with special rules earn the gold award, a scout must complete OF CALIFORNIA in Section 631(b) of the Internal Revenue five requirements, all of which promote com- code. The provisions of Sec. 631(b) require munity service, personal and spiritual growth, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these sellers to ‘‘retain an economic interest’’ positive values, and leadership skills. The re- Thursday, February 27, 2003 quirements include: 1. Earning four interest in their timber until it is harvested. Under the Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in retained economic interest requirement, the project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, tech- celebration of National Peace Corps Day on seller bears all the risk and is only paid for Friday, February 28. It is a special day not timber that is harvested, regardless of whether nology, service projects, and career explo- ration; 2. Earning the career exploration pin, only for my fellow returned Peace Corps vol- the terms of the contract are violated. Addi- unteers, but also for everyone who has been tionally, since the buyer pays for only the tim- which involves researching careers, writing re- sumes, and planning a career fair or trip; 3. touched by the Peace Corps’ global reach. ber that is removed or ‘‘scaled’’ there is an in- The Peace Corps’ mission of compassion and centive to waste poor quality timber, to under Earning the senior girl scout leadership award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work diplomacy is more important than ever to the scale the timber, or to remove the timber with- world population, and so I ask my colleagues out scaling. using leadership skills; 4. Designing a self-de- velopment plan that requires assessment of to join me in honoring the Peace Corps on this The legislation I am introducing will provide important day. greater consistency by removing the exclusive ability to interact with others and prioritize val- Since 1961, Peace Corps Volunteers have ‘‘retained economic interest’’ requirement in ues, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in strengthened the ties of friendship and under- IRC Section 631(b). This change has been a community service project, and development standing between the people of the United supported or suggested by a number of of a plan to promote girl scouting; and 5. States and those of other countries. During groups for tax simplification purposes, includ- Spending a minimum of 50 hours planning these 42 years, the Peace Corps has become ing the Internal Revenue Service. I urge my and implementing a girl scout gold award an enduring symbol of our nation’s commit- colleagues to join in this tax simplification ef- project that has a positive lasting impact on ment to progress, opportunity, and develop- fort and strongly urge its passage. the community. For her gold award project, Katie updated ment at the grass-roots level in the developing f and refurbished a girls locker room. world. ON COMBATTING TERRORISM AND Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in In all, more than 168,000 Americans have PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES commending Katie Telgemeier for her accom- responded to our nation’s call to serve by be- plishments with the Girl Scouts of America coming Peace Corps Volunteers in 135 coun- HON. BARNEY FRANK and for her efforts put forth in achieving the tries, and I am proud to say I am one of them. highest distinction of the Gold Award. As a young man, I served as a Volunteer in OF MASSACHUSETTS f the Republic of El Salvador, building schools IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and health clinics, learning the language, and Thursday, February 27, 2003 TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. developing an enduring bond with the people, EARNEST ANDREW SMITH Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, culture, and language. The experience instilled at its recently concluded meeting, the Jewish in me a profound connection to that country, Council for Public Affairs adopted a number of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON and a dedication to improving international re- OF MISSISSIPPI resolutions. One very important one was the lations around the world and fulfilling the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resolution ‘‘On Combating Terrorism and Pro- Peace Corps’ third mandate. tecting Civil Liberties.’’ The very title of this Thursday, February 27, 2003 Here in Congress, I am firmly committed to resolution indicates its importance—that is, the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ensuring that future generations have the JCPA recognizes that it is important for us to er, in commemoration of Black History Month, same opportunities that I did to carry out the be fully mindful of civil liberties as we adopt I would like to take this opportunity to recog- mission of the Peace Corps. In fact, I believe the measures needed to protect ourselves nize the many accomplishments of distin- that we need to dramatically expand and en- against terrorism. guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s hance these opportunities given how vital the As a Member of Congress, and also as a Second Congressional District. Peace Corps’ mission is in the current global Jewish American, I welcome the balanced and Today I rise to pay tribute to Reverend Dr. climate. In that effort, I have cosponsored H.R. thoughtful resolution, coming particularly as it Earnest Andrew Smith. Dr. Smith was born in 250, a bill proposing to increase the number of does from a group which ranks high on the Macon, Georgia on August 25, 1913. His fam- Volunteers across the globe, reaffirm the target list of those who engage in terrorism. In ily later moved to Birmingham where Dr. Smith Peace Corps’ independence, and promote bet- this context, when the JCPA notes that it is began school. After finishing high school, Dr. ter mutual understanding between those serv- ‘‘particularly concerned about the treatment of Smith entered Rust College in Holy Springs, ing and those whom they serve. United States citizens, including questions of Mississippi where he graduated in 1937. Dr. Mr. Speaker, the Peace Corps has been a indefinite detentions, denial of legal counsel Smith continued his education at Oberlin in part of my life for almost forty years. I have and trials that are closed in their entirety,’’ its Ohio and Hartford seminary Foundation in served as a Volunteer, I have supported im- members provide an excellent example of the Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Smith then began to portant Peace Corps legislation, and now approach that all of us should be taking in this take courses at Drew University and Gammon today I rise in honor of National Peace Corps critical time—namely, protecting ourselves Seminary. He has received honorary degrees Day. It is a day to honor all Peace Corps Vol- against violence without infringing on our con- from Gammon Seminary and Lambuth Col- unteers, past and present, and reaffirm our stitutionally protected freedom and liberties. lege. commitment to helping people help them- f Dr. Smith has many accomplishments. He selves throughout the world. has been the pastor of three churches as the RECOGNITION OF KATIE parish minister, was principal of two high f TELGEMEIER schools and was executive secretary of three TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PRO- different conference programs of Christian GRAM FOR HOMELESS VET- education. HON. SAM GRAVES ERANS OF MISSOURI In 1957, Dr. Smith was appointed president IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Rust College where he managed to keep the door open despite several efforts to close HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Thursday, February 27, 2003 the school. Dr. Smith later served thirteen OF MINNESOTA Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause years as director of the human relations for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Katie Telgemeier, a very special the Board of church and Society. Upon retire- young woman who has exemplified the finest ment, Dr. Smith moved to Memphis, Ten- Thursday, February 27, 2003 qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- nessee until he and his wife moved to Benton, Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I, rise today ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- Mississippi. in recognition of the opening of Minnesota’s

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.017 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E315 new Transitional Housing Program for home- During those seven decades, the Armenians gression, and that their economy is still dev- less veterans, located at the Minnesota Vet- of NK repeatedly stated to each successive astated from the war. The elections were re- erans Home in Minneapolis. Today’s celebra- Soviet regime their desire to be joined again ported to have met, if not exceeded inter- tion is an accumulation of hard work, dedica- with Armenia. These peaceful and legal ma- national standards. All this just 9 short years tion and determination, reflective of Min- neuvers were met with violent repression and removed from all-out war. nesota’s commitment to our nation’s veterans forced settlement of ethnic Azeris into NK. Congress recognized this consistent move and a testament to the spirit of the veterans’ Heydar Ailyev, current President of Azer- towards democracy, granting NKR 20 million community in our great state. baijan, ran the Azeri spoke of these policies dollars in humanitarian assistance in FY ’97, Most Americans are not aware of the sever- frankly to reporters on July 22, 2002. He said, and an additional 5 million dollars in FY ’03. ity of our veterans’ homeless problem. Nearly ‘‘I tried to change Nagorno Karabakh’s demog- This assistance has not just been crucial for 25 percent of homeless people are veterans, raphy . . . Instead of sending Azeri workers to needs of the people of NKR, but has also fos- and many veterans who live in poverty are at Baku, I sent a large number of them to tered the beginnings of an excellent relation- risk of becoming homeless. On any given Karabakh from surrounding Azerbaijani re- ship between our two countries. night, 275,000 veterans of the United States gions . . . With these and other measures, I Mr. Speaker, I would like to end with a final armed forces—including thousands in Min- was trying to make sure that Azerbaijani popu- example of what I saw in Armenia in August nesota—are homeless, and many struggle lation grew in Karabakh while the Armenian last year. During the elections, as I visited the with alcohol, drug, and mental challenges. population diminished. Those who used to capitol city and small villages alike, everyone The goal of the new Transitional Housing work in Karabakh back then, know what I am I spoke to was incredibly excited about the Program is to provide and coordinate preven- talking about.’’ This comment smacks of prospect of voting. They viewed the vote not tive transitional and permanent housing and human rights abuses; working to directly only as a choice of the leader of their country supportive services for veterans who are ex- change to demographics of the region while for the next five years, but a statewide ref- periencing homelessness or who are in dan- paying no mind to the Armenian or Azeri erendum on the democratic process and inde- ger of becoming homeless. This new program human condition. pendence of NKR. will help assist Minnesota’s homeless veterans In 1988, when the Armenians of NK heard I congratulate the people of NKR for the in gaining the necessary skills required to suc- of the Mikhail Gorbachev’s democratization 15th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabakh cessfully transition back into mainstream soci- agenda, they began to again move peacefully Liberation movement and their incredible de- ety. for reunification with Armnenia. At this time, termination to establish a free and open The most effective programs for homeless the Soviet and Azeri armies would not stand democratic society. veterans feature transitional housing with the even to entertain this request and immediately f camaraderie of living in structured, substance- resorted to violence. Public expressions of de- free environments with fellow veterans who termination by the Armenians of NK were met RECOGNITION OF HEIDI TILLY are succeeding at bettering themselves. Min- with a campaign of ethnic cleansing, deporting nesota’s new Transitional Housing Program the Armenians of NK and Azerbaijan. HON. SAM GRAVES seeks to employ these methods and provides In 1991, as Armenia and Azerbaijan fol- OF MISSOURI an important community partnership in improv- lowed most soviet states in succession from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the lives of those who sacrificed so much the USSR, NK also voted to succeed. In an Thursday, February 27, 2003 for our freedom and democracy. internationally monitored referendum, the NK As we celebrate this new program, I urge population overwhelmingly voted to establish Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause my colleagues to remember the thousands of an independent Nagorno Karabakh Republic, to recognize Heidi Tilly, a very special young homeless veterans across America that go currently known as NKR. woman who has exemplified the finest quali- without help each and every day. We must Following this referendum in which the ties of citizenship and leadership by taking an continue to support the efforts of those who country was established, the Azeri army active part in the Girl Scouts of America, seek to provide these honorable veterans with began a full-scale war on the Armenians of Troop 472, and in earning the most pres- a better way of life. NK, which took thousands of lives over three tigious honor of the gold award. f years, but eventually ended up with NKR re- The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest pelling Azeri forces. This victory was gained achievement attainable in girl scouting. To NAGORNO KARABAKH LIBERATION with an army that was out-manned and out- earn the gold award, a scout must complete MOVEMENT gunned, but had desire and guile that proved five requirements, all of which promote com- to be overwhelming. This conflict had a terrific munity service, personal and spiritual growth, HON. FRANK PALLONE JR. human cost, leaving 30,000 dead and over positive values, and leadership skills. The re- OF NEW JERSEY one million displaced. Thankfully, although quirements include, 1. earning four interest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small skirmishes have broken out from time to project patches, each of which requires seven time, the peace has been kept since an agree- activities that center on skill building, tech- Thursday, February 27, 2003 ment ceased hostilities in 1994. nology, service projects, and career explo- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I want bring Mr. Speaker, I have repeatedly come to the ration, 2. earning the career exploration pin, the attention of my colleagues to an anniver- House floor to speak of the plight of the Arme- which involves researching careers, writing re- sary that occurred this past Thursday, Feb- nians of NKR. I can now speak from personal sumes, and planning a career fair or trip, 3. ruary 20th, 2003. That day marked the 15th experience about NKR, having traveled there earning the senior girl scout leadership award, anniversary of the modern day liberation with Congressman DOGGET of Texas last Au- which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work movement of the people of the Nagorno gust. We had the opportunity to travel to NKR using leadership skills, 4. designing a self-de- Karabakh (NK). Fifteen years ago, in the twi- to witness the Presidential elections there, velopment plan that requires assessment of light of the Soviet Union, the people of NK pe- where we served as official monitors. I am ability to interact with others and prioritize val- titioned the Soviet government to correct his- proud to say that all election observers that ues, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in torical injustices and reunite them with their participated in this historic event gave an over- a community service project, and development brethren in Armenia. whelmingly positive response. One group in of a plan to promote girl scouting, and 5. The Armenians of NK were placed within particular, headed by the Baroness Cox from spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and the borders of Azerbaijan in 1921, as one of England stated that, ‘‘Our overall conclusion is implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project the many ethnic groups that were separated one of congratulations to all the people of that has a positive lasting impact on the com- by Joseph Stalin through his ‘‘divide and con- Artsakh (NKR) for the spirit in which the elec- munity. quer’’ strategy. Despite the fact that 96% of tions have been conducted, their commitment For her gold award project, Heidi refur- the population of NK were ethnically Arme- to the democratic process and their pride in bished and painted a playground. nian, and NK’s stated wish to be part of Arme- their progress towards the establishment of Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in nia—or even be represented as an autono- civil society.’’ commending Heidi Tilly for her accomplish- mous region within Azerbaijan—the Armenians This process is astounding considering that ments with the Girl Scouts of America and for of NK were subjected to brutal Soviet Azer- NKR is not recognized internationally; that her efforts put forth in achieving the highest baijani rule for 70 years. they still must deal every day with Azeri ag- distinction of the gold award.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.022 E27PT1 E316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 TRIBUTE TO JUDGE TOMIE GREEN come concrete, working plans. She sponsored lawed this heinous practice. Ms. Jones Lee a bill to reduce the number of abandoned also served as: Vice President of Child Wel- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON houses. She also was the driving force behind fare for the Civic Center of San Francisco, the OF MISSISSIPPI the renovation of the Amy Jo Manor Housing predecessor of the Big Sister Movement; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Complex. In addition, Vera worked tirelessly President of the Women’s Work Baptist Asso- for individuals in trouble. She frequently advo- ciation of the State of California; a founding Thursday, February 27, 2003 cated on behalf of persons sentenced to pris- member of the Fannie Wall Children’s Home, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- on. She arranged for basic services to be pro- the area’s first home to care for African Amer- er, in commemoration of Black History Month, vided for the handicapped and devoted many ican orphans; a founder of the Linden Branch I would like to take this opportunity to recog- hours to ensuring the uninsured received YWCA, the area’s first YWCA open to all girls, nize the many accomplishments of distin- health care. regardless of race; and head of the Women’s guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s The Genesee District Library paid Vera an Division of Northern California for the 1928 Second Congressional District. awesome compliment when they named the Herbert Hoover Campaign. Today I rise to pay tribute to Judge Tomie Beecher branch of their library the ‘‘Vera B. During her lifetime, the promises of equality, Green. Judge Green received her primary Rison Library.’’ It is a tremendous tribute that and justice for all made by our nation’s fram- education from the Jackson public school sys- the library, where all persons of every age can ers were not extended to Ms. Esther Jones tem. Upon completing, she entered Tougaloo come and improve their minds and lives Lee. Born into a world in which she could nei- College where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts through knowledge, is named for the woman ther vote nor hold public office, she found degree. She then earned a Master of Science who spent a lifetime witnessing the potential in power by raising her voice and taking action degree from Jackson State. Judge Green then all persons and pushed them to achieve their where her conscience deemed it necessary. received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from personal best. Inspiring and empowering those whose lives Mississippi College School of Law. In April of Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- she touched, she rose to positions of leader- 1999 Judge Green then continued post-grad- atives to join me in honoring a dear friend, ship from which she challenged the status uate training at the National Institute of Trail Vera Rison. She is an inspiration to me and I quo, contributed to policy reform, and advo- Advocacy and the National Judicial College, wish her the best as she starts the next phase cated for equality. While partaking in the club University of Nevada Reno. of her life. activities expected of women of their social Judge Green served in the Mississippi f stature, Ms. Jones Lee and her fellow orga- House of Representatives from 1992–1998. nizers became fierce, courageous, and com- She served as Vice Chair of Ethics and a sub- REMEMBERING MS. ESTHER JONES passionate political forces, needing no one’s chair of the Judiciary Committee. While serv- LEE permission but their own. I take great pride in ing in this position Judge Green aided in pass- joining Ms. Esther Jones Lee’s family and the ing several monumental laws. Judge Green HON. BARBARA LEE people of California’s 9th Congressional Dis- also participated in the creation of the laws OF CALIFORNIA trict in honoring her memory and celebrating that established the Administrative Office of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her legacy. the Courts, the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Thursday, February 27, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I’d like to include in the and the Mississippi Torts Claim Board. RECORD the following articles regarding Ms. Judge Green practiced law for fifteen years Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise on this day, Esther Jones Lee. before taking the bench. On January 4, 1999, during Black History Month, to pay tribute to a [From the Oakland Tribune, May 30, 1926] Judge Green took the oath of office to become trail blazing civic leader, Ms. Esther Jones ACTIVITIES AMONG NEGROES the first woman elected to the Hinds County Lee. I take pride in honoring Ms. Jones Lee (by Delilah L. Beasley) Circuit Court. She also continues to be an ad- for her lifetime of dedication to organizing and WELCOMING SPEECHES junct law professor as Mississippi College empowering the African American community, Mrs. Esther Jones Lee, as president of the School of Law. particularly African American women, in their northern section of California, will have the struggle to secure the purportedly unalienable f honor of welcoming the distinguished group rights promised to the people of this nation at of women to Oakland and Mrs. Corrine Bush TRIBUTE TO VERA RISON its founding. Hicks, of Pasadena, state president of the Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1885, the California Federation of Colored Women’s HON. DALE E. KILDEE daughter of Ms. Mary Wanzer Jones and the clubs, will welcome them to California on Reverend J.W. Jones, Ms. Jones Lee inher- the night given over to state. Notwith- OF MICHIGAN standing, the great task there are citizens in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ited her family’s unyielding commitment to the east who have visited Oakland, notably serving God and her community. The monu- Thursday, February 27, 2003 Miss Hallie Q. Brown, who have faith in the mental integrity and deep compassion that citizens rally to the assistance of these brave Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House came to characterize Ms. Jones Lee’s legacy women and helping them in this great effort of Representatives to join me in recognizing were deeply rooted in the lessons she learned which will mean much as an educational de- an outstanding humanitarian, Vera Rison. growing up in her father’s ministries. After velopment of the race. Vera is being honored Thursday night at a graduating from high school in Chillicothe, The following are appointments given to California women by the national president, Community Tribute and Retirement Dinner in Missouri, Ms. Jones Lee was trained in peda- Mrs. Mary McCloud [McCleod] Bethune: Re- my home town of Flint Michigan. gogy and taught high school in Macon, Mis- gional chairmen for northern section-Tem- Vera Rison is one of my dearest friends. I souri. In 1904, Reverend Jones and his family perance, Miss Masterson of Stockton; kin- treasure her wisdom, her common sense, and relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, dergarten—Mrs.-L.-J.-Williams, Vallejo, her ability to go to the heart of a dilemma and where he was charged by the American Bap- headquarters for the national in Washington, seek a solution. The many years she spent tist Association with establishing the McGee D. C., Mrs. H. B. Tllghman; physical edu- working at Genesee Memorial Hospital gave Avenue Baptist Church, still a vibrant spiritual cation, Esther Jones Lee, Oakland; state Vera insight into the problems faced by aver- community to this day. Married in 1908 to Mr. chairmen-Peace and foreign relations, Mrs. Irene Bell Ruggles, San Francisco; citizen- age families. She has never stopped working George E. Lee, Ms. Jones Lee had three chil- ship, Mrs. Frank Henry, Oakland; temper- to ease the burdens faced by so many. dren, of whom only one, Ms. Esther Lee ance, Mrs. Lillian Smith, Oakland; hygiene, Through the positions she held as chair of the Higgs, survived infancy. Mrs. L.J. Williams Vallejo; arts and crafts, Service Employees International Union Local In the Bay Area, Ms. Jones Lee provided Mrs. Melba Stafford, Oakland; social work 79, director of human resources at Amy Jo skillful and passionate leadership to a plethora and recreation, Esther Jones Lee, Oakland. Manor Housing Complex, the Genesee County of organizations and clubs, especially the Na- She is also is local chairman of arrange- Community Mental Health Board, the Sub- tional Association of Colored Women (NACW), ments for the national. stance Abuse Services Board and the Jobs which she served for three terms as president [From the California Voice, Friday, Central Workforce Development Board, Vera of the state chapter. In 1918, Ms. Jones Lee December 30, 1960] has always maintained her vision and commit- was appointed by the President of the NACW, FEDERATED WOMEN CLUB NOTES—(CALIFORNIA ment to a better future for everyone. Ms. Mary Burnett Talbert, to lead California’s STATE ASSOCIATION) Through her work as a Genesee County efforts in the Anti-Lynching Campaign, working Maker of History—This is a brief, histor- Commissioner and a State Representative, closely with State Senator William Knowland ical sketch of a personality of pronounced in- Vera was able to see some of her ideas be- to introduce the successful legislation that out- dividuality who helped put over remarkable

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.025 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E317 undertakings in all phases of club, church earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete which would organize campaign fundraisers, and community work. Mrs. Esther Jones Lee five requirements, all of which promote com- voter registration, absentee ballot, and provide of 1548 Parker Street, Berkeley, began club munity service, personal and spiritual growth, transportation to polls during 1988–1998. work in California in 1913 as a member of Mothers Charity Club. Prior to her residence positive values, and leadership skills. The re- At the present time, Cheeks juggles being in California, she worked with the Fannie B. quirements include, 1. Earning four interest Commander of the Boy Scout and Cub Scout Williams Club in Buxton, Iowa, where she project patches, each of which requires seven of America, fundraiser for Madison County was United States post office clerk. Later activities that center on skill building, tech- Women for Progress, and Utility Commis- she taught school in Macon, Missouri. nology, service projects, and career explo- sioner, City of Canton. Mrs. Lee served in every department of the ration, 2. Earning the Career Exploration Pin, California State Association and was elected which involves researching careers, writing to the presidency of the State Association in f 1926, becoming the thirteenth president. Fol- re´sume´s, and planning a career fair or trip, 3. Earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL lowing the election to the presidency, she WOMEN’S DAY joined Fannie Jackson Coppin Club. Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours Mrs. Lee was Chairman of Affairs during of work using leadership skills, 4. Designing a the Fifteenth Biennial Convention of the Na- self-development plan that requires assess- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY tional Association of Colored Women’s ment of ability to interact with others and OF ILLINOIS Clubs, Inc., in 1926. She was one of the Cali- fornia women accorded special credit for her prioritize values, participation for a minimum of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES influence in obtaining the keys to the City of 15 hours in a community service project, and Thursday, February 27, 2003 Oakland for this gigantic meeting—the larg- development of a plan to promote girl scout- est and finest group of colored women that ing, and 5. Spending a minimum of 50 hours Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today I had ever crossed the Continent. At the next planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold am introducing a resolution supporting the National Convention which convened in 1928 Award project that has a positive lasting im- goals of International Women’s Day. Inter- in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Mary McCleod Be- pact on the community. national Women’s Day is celebrated each year thune, the national president, fittingly re- For her Gold Award project, Katherine made on March 8 by the United Nations and millions ferred to Mrs. Lee as ‘‘the local chairman of of people around the world in recognition of the National in Oakland, California.’’ Mrs. lap blankets for the hidden Lake Care Center. Lee was overwhelmingly elected a member of Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in the contributions of women and men through- the Board of Control. Mrs. Bethune ap- commending Katherine Tomlin for her accom- out history who have worked for gender equal- pointed Mrs. Lee as her special representa- plishments with the Girl Scouts of America ity and in acknowledgement of the work that tive to the Y.W.C.A Biennial Convention and for her efforts put forth in achieving the has yet to be done. which was meeting in Sacramento, Cali- highest distinction of the Gold Award. I am proud to be joined in this effort by the fornia. f gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT), the Mrs. Lee attended the Seventeenth Bien- gentlewoman from California, our distin- nial Convention in Hot Springs, Arkansas in TRIBUTE TO LANDRES CHEEKS 1930. She was delegated to give the response guished Democratic Leader (Ms. PELOSI), and to the address of the Arkansas governor, the gentleman from California, the ranking local officials and others. During the Hoover- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Democrat on the International Relations Com- for-president campaign, she was head of the OF MISSISSIPPI mittee (Mr. LANTOS), and several other mem- Women’s Division of Northern California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers. I also want to acknowledge the assist- Mrs. Lee has given valuable information on ance my colleague from Illinois, the distin- numerous historical facets for the State As- Thursday, February 27, 2003 guished Chairman of the International Rela- sociation’s records—two of them being the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- inadventent birth of the unit called ‘‘North- tions Committee (Mr. HYDE), has given me. ern Federation,’’ and the founding of Fannie er, in commemoration of Black History Month, Women all over the world contribute to the Wall Children’s Home, and how and why it I Would like to take this opportunity to recog- security and well-being of their communities, was named. nize the many accomplishments of distin- families, and nations. Yet, women still have During the presidency of the late National guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s yet to achieve full political and economic President, Mrs. Mary D. Talbert, 1916 to 1920, Second Congressional District. equality and millions of women continue to Mrs. Lee was appointed regional official for Retired 1st Sergeant Landres Cheeks grad- California of the Anti-lynching Campaign. face discrimination, abuse, and violence in Mrs. Lee has been prominently identified uated from Madison County Training School in their daily lives. International Women’s Day with the women’s work of the General Bap- 1940. He received his Clerk Typist Certificate serves as a time to recognize this reality and tist Association of California, its auxilliaries in 1946 and his NCO Certificate in 1947, from to join together across cultures, languages, and also fraternal orders. the honor of Club the United States Army NCO Academy. nations, ethnicities, and income levels to cele- Mother for 1954 was conferred upon her by Ret. 1st Sergeant Cheeks was a 1st Ser- brate a common commitment for equality and Fannie Jackson Coppin Club. geant for 23 of the 30 years in the U. S. Army. justice. Mrs. Lee’s service in important offices on He was a personnel sergeant major, medical It is my hope that this Resolution will find the National State, Regional and local club Intelligence non-commissioned officer, postal levels have blazed a trail and laid a founda- unanimous support in the House of Rep- tion upon which we are pursuing and build- clerk during WWII, facilitated driving testing resentatives as a demonstration of the com- ing. The potency of her character, intellect, station for non-commissioned officers, served mitment members share to working for fair- personal energy and Club fealty, has buided one tour of duty in Vietnam, served four tours ness and justice for all people around the the State Association and Fannie Jackson of duty in Germany, and served one tour in world. Coppin Club in paths of high purpose and France. Cheeks was the first black staff non- I urge the House leadership to schedule this achievement. commissioned officer of the 69th artillery divi- measure for a vote next week so that the f sion in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was the first members of the House may join our inter- RECOGNITION OF KATHERINE black 1st Sergeant of the 33rd station hospital national partners in recognition of International TOMLIN in Bremen haven, Germany and the first black Women’s Day. 1st Sergeant of the 54th truck company in Hanau, Germany. Cheeks assisted soldiers in f HON. SAM GRAVES absentee ballot voting from 1951–1974. OF MISSOURI During 1974–1992 Sergeant Cheeks was IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PEACE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES owner of Wynn & Cheeks Grocery Store CORPS DAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 2003 Thursday, February 27, 2003 where he managed accounts payable, ac- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause counts receivable, ordered stock, supervised HON. SAM FARR to recognize Katherine Tomlin, a very special daily operation of the business. Cheeks also OF CALIFORNIA young woman who has exemplified the finest registered people to vote in the grocery store. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Retired 1st Sergeant Landres Cheeks was Thursday, February 27, 2003 ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- the first black appointed layman to become a ica, Troop 1002, and in earning the most pres- Member of the Board of Trustee of Madison Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, this Friday is Na- tigious honor of the Gold Award. General Hospital in Canton, Mississippi during tional Peace Corps day. All over the country, The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest 1985–1988. He also was Chairman of the former Peace Corps volunteers are bringing achievement attainable in girl scouting. To board of the Madison County Voters League their skills, knowledge and experience to

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.028 E27PT1 E318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 schools and community centers, sharing their can benefit from watching captioning tele- ability to interact with others and prioritize val- experiences from all parts of the world. vision, such as those learning English as a ues, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in Since 1961, more than 168,000 have volun- second language, illiterate adults, young chil- a community service project, and development teered in the Peace Corps. I was among the dren learning to read, and remedial readers. of a plan to promote girl scouting, and 5. first in the mid-sixties. I spent two unforget- Today the potential audience for captioned Spending a minimum of 50 hours planning table years working as a Peace Corps volun- television is estimated at nearly 100 million, in- and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award teer in Medellin, Colombia. I have carried that cluding the deaf and hard-of-hearing. There project that has a positive lasting impact on experience with me ever since. are approximately 30 million learning English the community. National Peace Corps Day will be a day of as a second language, 27 million illiterate For her Gold Award Project, Tiffany orga- reflection for me. As I think back to my experi- adults, 12 million young children learning to nized an arts and crafts collection for a special ence—and how it led me into public life and read, and 3.7 million remedial readers. needs camp. ultimately here to the U.S. Congress—I also Furthermore, the events of September 11th Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in think of the new opportunities for the next gen- demonstrate how imperative it is to have more commending Tiffany Tritco for her accomplish- eration. I think of the fifteen volunteers from closed captions. The captioning industry was ments with the Girl Scouts of America and for my home district who are now all over the strained to capacity in this effort to ensure that her efforts put forth in achieving the highest world serving as Peace Corps volunteers. In round-the-clock news and information was ac- distinction of the Gold Award. particular, I think of Matthew Allen who began cessible to the deaf and hard of hearing citi- f his service in Thailand last April. I remember zens of our country. Without this service, a him talking to me, asking me if going into segment of our population would have been WAR WITH IRAQ Peace Corps was the right thing to do. I re- without critical information during a national member telling him that going into Peace crisis. HON. JIM McDERMOTT Corps would be one of the most important de- The Telecommunications Act of 1996 man- OF WASHINGTON cisions of his life. dated that all television programming be fully IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It was for Matthew Allen, and thousands like captioned by 2006. The mandate is unrealistic, Thursday, February 27, 2003 him, that I introduced a bill last Congress—the however, given the current number of trained Peace Corps Charter Act for the 21st Cen- closed captioners. Presently, schools are edu- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I commend tury—to increase the number of volunteers in cating only half as many closed captioners as this speech by the leader of the liberal party the Peace Corps. I would like every American, are needed to provide captioning services, in the House of Lords. who is qualified and wants to serve in the leaving thousands of hours of programming Baroness Williams of Crosby: My Lords, I Peace Corps, to have the same opportunity unavailable to the deaf or hard of hearing. too thank the Deputy Leader of the House that I did. Thus, this legislation we are introducing today for the very forceful, although not at all untypical, way in which she addressed the I have introduced the bill again this Con- will provide grants to schools to educate stu- House. We on these Benches share com- gress—H.R. 250. Among other things, it au- dents to become proficient in closed cap- pletely the objective of the disarmament of thorizes sufficient funds to double the number tioning and provide this important service to Iraq. There is no question about that. of Peace Corps volunteers by 2007. The many people. I want to remind the noble Baroness of the President shares this goal and I hope that he It is not right for so many of our citizens to second part of Resolution 1441. It states that will support this legislation. The bill also calls be without access to such significant news or Iraq should have, ‘‘a final opportunity to for the Peace Corps to enhance person-to- be excluded from mainstream activities due to comply with its disarmament obligations person contacts with the Middle East. It calls a lack in captioning services. Let us fulfill the under relevant resolutions of the Council’’, and that it has been accordingly decided, ‘‘to for Peace Corps to provide expanded training promise we made in the Telecommunication set up an enhanced inspection regime with in HIV/AIDS treatment for volunteers in Africa Act of 1996 and help the deaf and hard of the aim of bringing to full and verified com- and Asia. hearing and many others by increasing the pletion the disarmament process’’. H.R. 250 also authorizes the creation of a number of qualified closed captioners. This will The difference between these Benches, the new fund which supports the third goal of the ensure access to closed captioning television noble Lord, Lord Howell, and the noble Bar- Peace Corps—bringing the Peace Corps ex- for everyone who requires such services. oness, Lady Symons, is straightforwardly that we believe that the present draft resolu- perience home to communities in America. f This is exactly the spirit of National Peace tions pre-empt that process, that it is not RECOGNITION OF TIFFANY TRITCO yet completed, and that there is still an op- Corps Day. portunity to avoid war. Let me say very I would ask my colleagues to join me in clearly, in case there is any misunder- celebrating Peace Corps today and everyday. HON. SAM GRAVES standing, that we believe that we, as power- Contact Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in OF MISSOURI fully as any other part of this House, have an their districts. Ask them to bring the story of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES obligation to our troops to make absolutely certain that men and women are not put into Peace Corps to their schools and community Thursday, February 27, 2003 centers. I would also ask them to support H.R. war, risking their lives, unless it can be 250, so that everyone who is willing and able MR. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause shown to be absolutely necessary to do so. It is to that that I intend to address my re- will have the opportunity to become part of to recognize Tiffany Tritco, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest marks. The first question is whether we are this great American experience. convinced that Iraq is an imminent and qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- f present threat. There is no question but that ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- it could be a potential threat, although I TRAINING FOR REALTIME ica, Troop 1444, and in earning the most pres- must dispute briefly with the noble Lord, WRITERS ACT OF 2003 tigious honor of the Gold Award. Lord Howell of Guildford. Not only the CIA The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest in the United States but Ministers in this HON. RON KIND achievement attainable in girl scouting. To House have on more than one recent occa- earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete sion admitted that there is no clear evidence OF WISCONSIN to link Al’Qaeda to the Government of Iraq, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES five requirements, all of which promote com- munity service, personal and spiritual growth, much as we might find things easier if that Thursday, February 27, 2003 were so. That must be stated very explicitly, positive values, and leadership skills. The re- because repeating a misconception over and Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to quirements include, 1. Earning four interest again does not turn that misconception into sponsor the ‘‘Training for Realtime Writers Act project patches, each of which requires seven a truth. Therefore, I doubt whether we can of 2003,’’ which I introduced this afternoon activities that center on skill building, tech- show that Iraq is an imminent threat. with Representative ISAKSON from Georgia. I nology, service projects, and career explo- If we are seeking imminent threat, I need also would like to thank Senator HARKIN for in- ration, 2. Earning the career exploration pin, only quote from a very senior colleague of troducing the companion bill in the Senate. which involves researching careers, writing re- mine who is the head of the security unit in the Belfer Center at Harvard University. Ash Today, over 28 million Americans are deaf sumes, and planning a career fair or trip, 3. Carter is a former National Security Agency or hard of hearing. Approximately 90% of Earning the senior girl scout leadership award, assistant secretary. He said: ‘‘News reports these individuals rely on captioning services to which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work late last week indicated that . . . North participate in mainstream activities. In addition, using leadership skills, 4. Designing a self-de- Korea is trucking the fuel rods away where research has found that many more people velopment plan that requires assessment of they can neither be inspected nor entombed

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.033 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E319 by an airstrike . . . as this loose nukes dis- that Turkey should be allowed to bring 55,000 about it. Embarrassed Congressional staff aster unfolds and the options for dealing troops into northern Iraq—the Kurdish area, members had to write in $300 million to with it narrow, the world does nothing’’. much of which is protected by a no-fly- cover the lapse’’. That is a much more imminent threat. zone—a situation which, at the very least, is So much for Afghanistan, already largely Secondly, we are not convinced that con- likely to foment great anger and, at worst, forgotten, coming back to anarchy, and ne- tainment has failed. I can quote from an au- could lead to civil war and the disintegration glected by the international community. thoritative source. These are the words of of Iraq. It has also—incidentally, almost— I conclude with two thoughts. First, there the Prime Minister himself in November helped to destroy the real prospect of a is clear evidence that the obsession with Iraq 2000: ‘‘We believe that the sanctions regime united Cyprus entering the European Union is drawing us away from what should be our has effectively contained Saddam Hussein in some time in the next seven or eight years. first priority, which is to attack inter- the last 10 years. During this time he has not The International Crisis Group—I declare national terrorism. For that we need the attacked his neighbours, nor used chemical an interest as a board member—has discov- widest possible support. I shall not go on weapons against his own people’’.—[Official ered that there is tremendous public concern quoting, but it was President Jimmy Carter Report, Commons, 1/11/00; col. 511 W.] about the possibility of a war against Iraq in who said a few days ago that the obsession Nor has he done either in the past three the Middle East. In its report, it states: ‘‘ICG with Iraq had essentially diverted the Amer- years—since that statement. interviews throughout the region, in Saudi ican Administration from concern about ter- Another authoritative source said: Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and rorism. There is more evidence that we are ‘‘Through a process of inspection and Algeria, indicate that there exists wide and beginning to neglect the remnants—not dead verified destruction, the UNSCOM inspectors deep scepticism about US motives’’. That remnants, but live ones—of Al’Qaeda in have demolished more weapons capability may be unfair, but it is a fact that we have many other parts of the world. Finally, there than was destroyed by the allied forces dur- to take into account when deciding whether is a fundamental thought, to which my col- ing the Gulf war’’.—[Official Report, Com- the price of war is too high. It also empha- league Lord Wallace of Saltaire will address mons, 17/2/98; col. 900.] sizes the importance of pursuing every other himself. There is undoubtedly among Euro- Those are the words of Robin Cook, then possible alternative. pean opinion, including the United Kingdom, the Foreign Secretary. Even much more re- I need not add the special complication of more than 80 per cent opposition to a war cently, it has been restated more than once the wretched situation in the Middle East, without UN support and considerable opposi- that containment has proved more effective referred to in another place yesterday by tion to a war even with UN support. That in destroying weapons of mass destruction that distinguished and brave Member of Par- does not reflect anti-Americanism, except than any war at any time in the past few liament, Gerald Kaufman, as the daily al- perhaps among a small minority. Many of us years. The third issue is whether we believe most casual slaughter of Palestinians by the regard America as one of the most enter- that the peaceful options have been ex- IDF and the daily almost casual slaughter of prising, imaginative, democratic and open hausted. Again, I quote from two unimpeach- Israelis by terrorists from the West Bank societies in the world. What it reflects is able sources. The first is the Congressional and Gaza. We cannot pretend that this is not concern with an Administration propelled to Research Service of the United States Con- a desperately serious complication. With some extent by what I can only describe as gress, which said: ‘‘In meetings with Blix and great respect to the noble Baroness, Lady a fundamentalist Christian and fundamen- ElBaradei in Baghdad on February 8 and 9, Symons, she and I both know that the reason talist Jewish drive that is almost as power- 2003, Iraqi officials handed over documents why the UN resolutions are mandatory on ful as fundamentalist Islam itself. The Ad- on anthrax, VX, and missile programs . . . Iraq, and not mandatory on Israel, which has ministration has set aside the structures of On February 10, Iraq notified the UN that it also broken many of them, is because the the multilateral community by removing would permit overflights of American U–2, United States refuses to agree to their being themselves from treaties and conventions, French Mirage, and Russian Antonov air- made mandatory on Israel. by refusing to sign the Kyoto agreement or craft’’. I have the greatest respect for the Prime agreeing to the biological weapons conven- Let us add to that the report in the Inde- Minister. He has virtually ripped himself tion being resumed, and now by embarking pendent today, which said: ‘‘Mr. Blix said the into pieces trying to hold the Administra- on nuclear plans that threaten even the nu- details of the weapons’’— tion in the United States to the UN process. I have described when they were handed clear proliferation treaty. It is who is in the He is the reason why George Bush went to driving seat that frightens many of us; cer- over to the inspectors—‘‘were ‘positive steps the United Nations: I pay the Prime Minister which need to be explored further’. Asked if tainly not that great country the United great credit for that. But the distinction I States. there was any indication by the Iraqis of have just drawn between Israel and Iraq ‘substantive progress or proactive co-oper- shows all too clearly that it is not the Prime f ation’ ’’, which are exactly the requirements Minister who is in the driving seat. It is con- INTRODUCTION OF THE PAUL D. mentioned by the noble Baroness, Lady cern about who is in the driving seat that Symons, Mr Blix, a man of few words, re- underlies much of the scepticism. WELLSTONE MENTAL HEALTH plied, ‘‘Yes’’. That was only yesterday. We I do not need to mention at length the pos- PARITY ACT on these Benches are not persuaded that all sible humanitarian consequences of a war. peaceful options have been exhausted. We That has been done effectively by the noble HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK point, not to illusions or statements by Lord, Lord Howell of Guildford. But they are Members on these Benches, but to clear and extreme. One has only to consider the des- OF CALIFORNIA unimpeachable sources such as the Congres- perate plight with regard to food. According IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional Research Service and the chief inspec- to a leaked UN document, 30 per cent of chil- Thursday, February 27, 2003 tor, Mr Blix himself. None of this would mat- dren under five will be at risk of death from ter so much if the consequences of war were malnutrition if the war lasts more than a Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my col- less serious than they are. I wish to say a few week or so. There are also warnings about leagues, Representatives PATRICK KENNEDY, words about them. First, the Financial cholera and many other extreme diseases. JIM RAMSTAD and many others, to introduce Times states: ‘‘The coalition of the willing, The warnings come from a United Nations the Paul D. Wellstone Mental Health Parity Act sounds ever more like a coalition of the re- leaked document, called the ‘‘Humanitarian (MHPA) in the House. This bill, well named in luctant’’. Consequences of the War’’. Huge pressures are being brought to bear, Before I come to my conclusion, I shall say memory of a dearly missed Congressional col- not least on moderate Muslim countries such in the words of a famous politician whom league and mental health advocate, ends a as Turkey, Jordan, Egypt and others, to sub- many Labour Members of this House will re- major barrier to mental health care by pro- scribe to being part of an alliance to destroy member, ‘‘You don’t need to look at the viding full parity in the health insurance cov- the Iraqi regime. Those countries have pro- crystal if you can read the book’’. erage of mental illness with physical illness. It tested over and over again that they do not What is the book? The book concerns Af- is time to heed the call of the 54 million Ameri- wish to be involved in the war. ghanistan. I shall quote again from two cans who suffer with the effects of mental ill- Let me give two examples. There was a sources, the first of which is The Times of 13 great deal of controversy over Turkey be- February, which states that ‘‘large parts of ness every day of their lives and change this cause it was argued that it had been refused the country are once more on the verge of pernicious form of discrimination. Patriot missiles as a result of a disagreeable anarchy’’. While the MHPA has received substantial coalition between France and Germany. It An article by the senior fellow at the bipartisan support in Congress and is sup- later emerged that Turkey had never asked American Council on Foreign Relations—I ported in concept by the current administra- for Patriot missiles or for any of the other declare an interest as a member of its inter- tion, there remains a chorus of naysayers; pri- equipment that was sent to it. Turkey had national advisory council—states: ‘‘Basic se- marily business lobbyists and insurance indus- asked for consultation under Article 4 of the curity and stability have still not been NATO treaty. It had not invoked Article 5, achieved’’. Worst of all, when the President try representatives. This chorus chants that which is the article concerning mutual de- drew up his budget for 2004, he forgot to put this bill removes substantial flexibility by man- fense. Even now, Turkey is driving a colos- even a penny for the reconstruction of Af- dating the type of health benefits to offer. Yet sally hard bargain. Members of the House ghanistan into it. Paul Krugman, of the New examination of the facts refutes their conten- will have seen that one part of the bargain is York Times, states: ‘‘The Bush team forgot tion. The bill does not require employers to

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I hope that my The chorus of naysayers chants that this Thursday, February 27, 2003 colleagues will join me in supporting renew- legislation would significantly raise health ben- able fuel development by cosponsoring this efit costs and make these benefits too expen- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today, along important bill. with my colleague from Colorado, MARK sive for employers to offer. Again, examination f of the facts refutes their contention. A recent UDALL, I am reintroducing the Renewable Fuel Equity Act of 2003. The energy crises that Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projection RECOGNIZING LACEY MCELROY struck California in 2001 and resonated across estimated that passage of this bill would in- the country taught us many lessons—one of HON. SAM GRAVES crease group health plan premiums by an av- which is the need for our country to expand OF MISSOURI erage of 0.9 percent. Similarly, a and diversify the production of energy from re- PricewaterhouseCoopers analysis of the bill newable resources. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES projected a 1 percent increase in costs or an Solar, wind, hydro power, biomass, and Thursday, February 27, 2003 average of $1.32 per month per plan enrollee. geothermal energy are each potentially enor- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause These projections are consistent with the ac- mous energy resources and every state has to recognize Lacey McElroy, a very special tual findings in states that already provide for renewable resource potential. Unfortunately, young woman who has exemplified the finest full mental health parity by law and the experi- existing renewable energy resources are not qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- spread uniformly across the country. The cur- ence of the Federal Employee Health Benefits ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- rent tax law creates regional and technological Program that instituted parity for both mental ica, Troop 1619, and in earning the most pres- inequities by failing to provide uniform benefits tigious honor of the Gold Award. health and substance abuse benefits in 2001. for all renewable energy resources. For exam- This approximate 1 percent increase is a small The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest ple, the Section 45 production tax credit, en- achievement attainable in girl scouting. To price to pay to increase mental health access acted in 1992, has spurred significant new in- earn the gold award, a scout must complete and end discriminatory mental health insur- vestment, but it only applies to wind power fa- five requirements, all of which promote com- ance coverage practices. Furthermore, this in- cilities. Since its inception, the production tax munity service, personal and spiritual growth, credit has added thousands of megawatts of crease in costs does not take into account the positive values, and leadership skills. The re- wind power to our electricity grid. Imagine the experience of several large employers (e.g. quirements include, (1) Earning four interest impact on our communities if the production Delta Airlines) that found that increased ac- project patches, each of which requires seven tax credit was available to all renewable en- cess to mental health benefits led to de- activities that center on skill building, tech- creases in other areas of health care costs ergy technology. Clean power production provides greater re- nology, service projects, and career explo- and decreased employee absence. liability for our electricity system while pro- ration, (2) earning the career exploration pin, In exasperation, the naysayers then chant moting cleaner air and water. In addition, ac- which involves researching careers, writing re- that this bill covers an excessively broad cording to the Energy Information Agency, ex- sumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3) earning the senior girl scout leadership award, range of psychiatric conditions which will open panding renewable power production helps re- duce the risk of future price increases for elec- which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work the door to the dubious complaints of the using leadership skills, (4) designing a self-de- ‘‘worried well’’ and lead to over utilization and tricity. Today, renewable power sources provide velopment plan that requires assessment of excessive cost. These contentions deny the consumers reliable power that is cost-effective ability to interact with others and prioritize val- reality that the bill requires parity only for over the long run. Unfortunately, their high, ini- ues, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in those services that are ‘‘medically necessary’’ tial capital costs discourages investment in re- a community service project, and development which is defined by the plan or issuer’s cri- newables. Providing tax incentives for new re- of a plan to promote girl scouting, and (5) teria. In fact, symptoms that do not cause newable power production can make the dif- spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and ‘‘clinically significant impairment or distress’’ ference. implementing a girl scout gold award project will not be covered. The federal production tax credit has dem- that has a positive lasting impact on the com- onstrated its effectiveness in spurring invest- munity. Thus, in retrospect, the concerns of this ment in new wind power generation. The Re- For her gold award project, Lacey organized chorus are not supported by the data. Then, newable Fuel Equity Act would expand this an infant and child book drive for early reading what can be the origin of this resistance to proven incentive to all of the renewable en- programs. mental health parity? ergy resources—wind, biomass, incremental Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in A thousand years ago, people displaying hydro power, solar and geothermal. commending Lacey McElroy for her accom- symptoms of mental illness were stoned or For smaller power systems, particularly plishments with the Girl Scouts of America burned at the stakes. The stigma attached to those not connected to the grid, the production and for her efforts put forth in achieving the the mentally ill continues today in a more la- tax credit is not an effective stimulus. Under highest distinction of the gold award. tent, but no less malicious form. It manifests current law, it does not apply to off-grid sys- f tems, and it is too complex for small busi- itself by the employer who finds reasons not to nesses to use. To address this situation, our TRIBUTE TO OPRAH WINFREY hire or the apartment owner who is less likely bill would make a 20 percent investment tax to lease to the mentally ill. And, I believe it is credit available to all small renewable tech- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON manifesting itself in this excessive opposition nologies as an alternative. OF MISSISSIPPI to the efforts of the mentally ill to obtain treat- Investment in new renewable power is good IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. for the economy and the environment, and Thursday, February 27, 2003 It is time to overcome the stigma associated providing these tax incentives will spur new in- with mental illness and put an end to this form vestment without cutting Treasury revenues. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- er, in commemoration of Black History Month, of discrimination. It is time for the Administra- Studies by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and others indicate that expanding I would like to take this opportunity to recog- tion to take an active role in supporting this bill tax incentives for new renewable power sys- nize the many accomplishments of distin- that facilitates access to mental health serv- tems are likely to have negligible net costs for guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s ices for those in need. It is time for Congress the Treasury. This is because renewable Second Congressional District. to enact the Paul D. Wellstone Mental Health power plants are so capital intensive they al- Today I rise to pay tribute to Ms. Oprah Parity Act. I am pleased to join with my col- ready pay significantly higher federal income Winfrey. Ms. Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, leagues to again support this long overdue im- taxes on the power produced. Mississippi in 1954. Due to her father being in provement in our health care system. I urge its As the 108th Congress begins the debate the service, Ms. Winfrey was raised by her speedy passage. over a national energy policy, I believe pro- grandmother.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.040 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E321 Ms. Winfrey began her public career while As Black History Month comes to a close, son in 1915 founded ASNLH. Through in college, where she became a co-anchor. In we open a new chapter in the story of an edu- ASNLH, Dr. Woodson dedicated his life to the years of 1977–1984 Ms. Winfrey was the cator who is most responsible for the annual educating the American public about the con- co-host of ‘‘Baltimore is Talking’’. In 1984, she recognition of the contributions of black Ameri- tributions of black Americans to the nation’s took over ABC’s ‘‘AM Chicago’’ where her rat- cans in the nation’s history and culture. I have history and culture. This work in bringing his- ings surpassed the top performer Phil introduced this legislation to honor Dr. Carter tory to bear where prejudice and racism had Donahue. Ms. Winfrey then became the per- G. Woodson, a distinguished black American held sway has played an indispensable role in former of her own show where she has be- and founder of the Association of Negro Life reducing prejudice and making the need for come a role model for many. The Oprah and History, by authorizing the NPS to main- civil rights remedies clear. Winfrey Show is different from all others be- tain in perpetuity his home at 1538 Ninth To assure publication, under Dr. Woodson’s cause it continues to reinvent itself and con- Street, N.W., here in the District of Columbia, leadership, ASNLH in 1920 also founded the tinues to make a difference in people’s lives. as a National Historic Site under the jurisdic- Associated Publishers, Inc. for the publication In 1986 the show became syndicated. tion of the National Park Service. The signifi- of research on African-American history. Dr. Ms. Winfrey later founded Harpo which is cance of this home was recognized in 1976, Woodson published his seminal work, The her own production company. Her acclaimed when it was designated as a National Historic Negro in Our History (1922), and many others performance in the Color Purple in 1985 Landmark. I introduce this bill today to assure under Associated Publishers, and the pub- earned Ms. Winfrey an Academy Award nomi- that the nation’s pride and purpose in cele- lishing company provided an outlet for schol- nation. Ms. Winfrey continues to make en- brating Black History Month are not marred by arly works by numerous other black scholars. deavors that she believes in. neglect of the home of the founder of the com- ASNLH also circulated two periodicals: the f memoration and of the study of black history Negro History Bulletin, designed for mass con- sumption, and the Journal of Negro History, INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘CARTER itself. Dr. Woodson was a distinguished American which was primarily directed to the academic G. WOODSON HOME NATIONAL historian who established African-American community. HISTORIC SITE ESTABLISHMENT history as a discipline and spent a lifetime un- Dr. Woodson directed ASNLH’s operations ACT OF 2003’’ covering the contributions of African-Ameri- out of his home at 1538 Ninth Street, NW., cans to our nation’s history. He founded and Washington, DC in the historic Shaw neigh- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON performed his work through the Association for borhood. From there, he trained researchers OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), and staff and managed the organization’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which has since been renamed the Associa- budget and fundraising efforts, while at the Thursday, February 27, 2003 tion for the Study of African-American Life and same time pursuing his own extraordinary dis- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, in recognition History (ASALH). Among its enduring accom- coveries in African-American history. The of Black History Month, I rise today to intro- plishments, ASNLH, under Dr. Woodson’s three-story Victorian style house, built in 1890, duce the Carter G. Woodson Home National leadership, instituted Negro History Week in served as the headquarters of ASNLH into the Historic Site Establishment Act of 2003, a bill 1926, to be observed in February during the early 70’s, well after Dr. Woodson’s death in directing the National Park Service (NPS) to week of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and 1950. In 1976, the house was designated as take ownership, restore and manage the his- Frederick Douglass. Today, of course, Negro a National Historic Landmark. However, it has toric Shaw home of Carter G. Woodson, ‘‘the History Week, which was mostly celebrated in been unoccupied since the early 80’s, and father of Black History.’’ The bill would author- segregated schools, like my own here in the today, it stands boarded up and sorely in need ize the NPS to ‘‘preserve, protect and interpret District when I was a child, and in Historically of renovation. The walls inside the house are for the benefit, education and inspiration of Black Colleges and Universities, has gained crumbling, there is termite infestation, water present and future generations,’’ the home support and participation throughout the coun- seeps through the roof during heavy rain- where Woodson lived from 1915 to 1950. This try among people of all backgrounds as Black storms, and the house also constitutes a fire legislation also authorizes the NPS to rehabili- History Month. hazard jeopardizing adjacent buildings. This tate adjacent properties on either side of the Dr. Woodson, the son of former slaves, house that is a priceless American treasure home to facilitate tourism. The Association for earned a Ph.D. degree from Harvard Univer- must not be lost. the Study of African American Life and History sity in 1912, becoming only the second Afri- Mr. Speaker, passage of the Carter G. (ASALH), which Woodson founded, also would can-American to receive a doctorate from Har- Woodson Home National Historic Site Estab- be housed on the site, as it was originally. My vard after the great W.E.B. DuBois. lishment Act of 2003, represents a concrete good friend Senator MARY LANDRIEU (D–LA) Woodson’s personal educational achievement way for the House to commemorate Black His- will be the sponsor of this legislation in the was extraordinary in itself, especially for a tory Month, by preserving the home and leg- Senate. man who had been denied access to public acy of its founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. I Congress passed my bill, H.R. 3201, the education in Canton, Virginia, where Woodson urge my colleagues to support this important Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic was born in 1875. As a result, Dr. Woodson measure. Site Study Act, in 2000, to begin the process did not begin his formal education until he was f of making the property at 1538 Ninth Street, 20 years old, after he moved to Huntington, RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS NW a national historic site within the jurisdic- West Virginia, where he received his high BLACK HISTORY MONTH tion of the National Park Service. A NPS school diploma two years later. He then en- study, as mandated by the legislation, is re- tered Berea College in Kentucky, where he re- quired before the NPS can take control of ceived his bachelor’s degree in 1897. Wood- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO OF MASSACHUSETTS property. The study determined that the son continued his education at the University IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Woodson Home is suitable and feasible for of Chicago, where he earned his A.B. and designation as a unit of the park system fol- M.A. degrees, and then he got his Ph.D. from Thursday, February 27, 2003 lowing the transfer of title from its current Harvard University. Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to owner, the ASALH. The bill I introduce today During much of Dr. Woodson’s life, there recognize February as Black History Month. is necessary in order for the NPS to receive was widespread ignorance and very little infor- As the month draws to a close, I urge my col- the appropriation for extensive renovation of mation concerning African-American life and leagues to join me as we commemorate and the site. history. With his extensive studies, Woodson honor the achievements of African-Americans I am particularly pleased by the proposed almost single-handedly established African- throughout our nation’s history. rehabilitation of the entire block that is linked American historiography. Dr. Woodson’s re- Black history month, a tradition for seven to the legislation I introduce today to rehabili- search, literally uncovering black history, decades, is celebrated each February in cities tate the Woodson home. The NPS would work helped to educate the American public about and towns across the United States. During with Shiloh Community Development Corpora- the contributions of African-Americans to the this time, we honor and celebrate the contribu- tion, established by Shiloh Baptist Church, nation’s history and culture. Through pains- tions African-Americans have made to music, which owns almost all of the property on the taking scholarship and historical research, his the arts, and academics and we recall the block of the Woodson home. The Shiloh Cor- work helped reduce the stereotypes captured many important milestones in black history. In poration would convert the block of homes to in pervasively negative portrayals of black 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson recognized senior independent living housing, maintaining people that have marred our history as a na- the need for our country to gain a more com- the historic facade of the row houses. tion, To remedy these stereotypes, Dr. Wood- plete and informed understanding of African

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.045 E27PT1 E322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 American history. Dr. Woodson chose the sec- It is speculated that over the next 30 years, from Mississippi Valley State University. He ond week of February because two people he with the retirement of the Baby Boom Genera- went on to earn a MS degree in Chemistry felt had dramatically affected the lives of Black tion, this problem will double. I would therefore from the University of Wyoming. Senator Jor- Americans were born during that month: Abra- ask and encourage my colleagues, as well as dan then went on to become a teacher. ham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In addi- all Americans, to sign a donor card and to Senator Jordan has also been very active in tion, the month of February is significant for speak with their loved ones about their dona- fighting for civil rights and politics. He has par- the birthdays of W.E.B. DuBois, Langston tion wishes. Under the auspices of the Eye ticipated in many boycotts, marches, and Hughes, Eubie Blake and the founding of the Bank Association of America, the restoration class-action suits. Senator Jordan require NAACP. of sight is a miracle that has become reality in more time and services in teaching people I am pleased to join in this celebration and our lifetime. I urge this Congress to celebrate how to use voting machines. Senator Jordan I hope that every person will take a moment their accomplishments, and to become more also fought on behalf of the Second Congres- to reflect on the life and legacies of individuals involved in matters relating to transplantation. sional District during recent redistricting. like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and f Senator Jordan has also served as Presi- Thurgood Marshall. Their fight, and the work dent of the Greenwood Voter’s League and of so many others, helped bring social justice RECOGNITION OF AMANDA President of the Greenwood City council. He to communities throughout the country. As we TOOMEY was first elected to the state Senate in 1983. celebrate this year’s theme, ‘‘The Souls of Senator Jordan has had a great deal of suc- Black Folk: Centennial Reflections,’’ we also HON. SAM GRAVES cess during his time in office. honor the achievements and legacy of African- OF MISSOURI f Americans and are reminded that we must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IMPROVE VETERANS’ ACCESS TO continue to remember the contributions and Thursday, February 27, 2003 PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS sacrifices throughout history. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause I encourage all Americans to gain aware- to recognize Amanda Toomey, a very special ness of and appreciation for African-American young woman who has exemplified the finest HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA history. OF WISCONSIN qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- f ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NATIONAL EYE DONOR MONTH ica, Troop 3083, and in earning the most pres- Thursday, February 27, 2003 tigious honor of The Gold Award. Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, today I am HON. JAY INSLEE The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest again introducing legislation, the Veterans achievement attainable in girl scouting. To Medication Accessibility Act, which would per- OF WASHINGTON earn The Gold Award, a scout must complete IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mit veterans to obtain prescription medications five requirements, all of which promote com- from Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals using pre- Thursday, February 27, 2003 munity service, personal and spiritual growth, scriptions written by their family doctor. This Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to positive values, and leadership skills. The re- legislation is identical to H.R. 1717, a bill I in- bring to the attention of my colleagues and the quirements include, (1). earning four interest troduced in the last Congress. citizens of this great nation that March is Na- project patches, each of which requires seven Our nation’s veterans are eligible to receive tional Eye Donor Month. activities that center on skill building, tech- health care at VA facilities for illnesses and in- I rise also because cornea transplantation is nology, service projects, and career explo- juries that are not only service-related but also an issue with which I have had some personal ration, (2). earning the career exploration pin, those incurred after their service. Because the experience. One of my sons is one of the which involves researching careers, writing re- VA acknowledges that some veterans have 46,000 patients who receive cornea trans- sumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3). more severe ailments, a veteran is placed in plants each year, Through the altruistic act of earning the senior girl scout leadership award, one of seven priority categories when seeking donation, my son’s quality of life was substan- which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work care. Those with serious service-connected tially improved. These transplant surgeries can using leadership skills, (4). designing a self- disabilities are placed in a high priority cat- relieve patients of glared or blurred vision, development plan that requires assessment of egory while those in generally good health and painful swelling, and can effectively avoid cor- ability to interact with others and prioritize val- with income exceeding a certain amount are neal blindness, something that afflicts over ues, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in placed in a lower priority group for scheduling forty thousand Americans every year. a community service project, and development of care. As you may know Mr. Speaker, the first cor- of a plan to promote girl scouting, and (5). Currently, those veterans that do not have neal transplant was performed in 1905, and spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and service-connected injuries and whose income the first eye bank opened in New York in implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project is above the level that makes them eligible for 1944. Since then, eye banks have flourished that has a positive lasting impact on the com- free care may fill their prescriptions at VA fa- nationwide and over half a million patients munity. cilities for the low cost of $7 per prescription have received the gift of sight. These nonprofit For her Gold Award project, Amanda led a per 30-day supply. However, in order to obtain organizations have also been instrumental in Daisy Troop. these medicates from the VA, these veterans the advancement of medical science. Their fa- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in must first receive an outpatient visit with a VA cilitation and safeguarding of these precious commending Amanda Toomey for her accom- physician. gifts have allowed researchers to promulgate plishments with the Girl Scouts of America While I have heard from many veterans who transplant procedures that have resulted in ex- and for her efforts put forth in achieving the are eager to take advantage of reduced-cost traordinarily high success rates. highest distinction of The Gold Award. medications, many are not disabled, poor, and The achievements of eye banks are self-evi- f do not suffer from a service-connected ail- dent. Currently, eye banks meet our nation’s TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAVID ment, which means they must often wait from need for corneal and sclera tissue. In 2002, JORDAN several months to over a year for their req- 50,857 corneal grafts, given by over 46,000 uisite outpatient visit. This places an unneces- donors, were supplied by U.S. eye banks. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON sary financial burden on our veterans who Today, every American who needs a corneal must pay retail prices to fill their prescriptions OF MISSISSIPPI transplant can expect to receive one due to while they wait to see a VA primary care phy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the generous donation of another. It is also sician. This policy can also impose a health important to note that the number of eye and Thursday, February 27, 2003 burden, as this long wait may discourage vet- tissue donors is enormous when compared to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- erans from seeking VA medication treatment donors of solid organs. Approximately 10 indi- er, in commemoration of Black History Month, altogether. viduals donate eyes and tissue for every per- I would like to take this opportunity to recog- My legislation would allow veterans imme- son that donates organs. nize the many accomplishments of distin- diate access to needed medications by allow- Finally, Mr. Speaker, it has been brought to guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s ing them to fill prescriptions written by their my attention that over one million Americans Second Congressional District. family doctor at the VA. age 40 and over are currently blind, and that Today, I rise to pay tribute to Senator David This change would provide our veterans an additional 2.4 million are visually impaired. Jordan. Senator Jordan earned a BS degree with timely access to low-cost prescription

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.049 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E323 drugs while also reducing the number of out- Act. This bill will look for ways to honor Ce´sar RECOGNITION OF SABRINA WELLS patient visits that VA physicians must perform Estrada Cha´vez, founder of the United Farm each year. VA facilities would then be able to Workers and passionate champion of human HON. SAM GRAVES devote more time and care to those veterans and civil rights. OF MISSOURI who require inpatient services. Specifically, the bill directs the National Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this im- Service to look for ways to recognize Thursday, February 27, 2003 portant legislation to give our nation’s veterans Cha´vez’s contributions to our society through Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause prompt access to the prescription medications historical sites and park areas. It is the first to recognize Sabrina Wells, a very special that they need and have earned. step in honoring his tremendous accomplish- young woman who has exemplified the finest f ments and the local communities where his qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- footprints were made. INTRODUCTION OF THE FAMILY ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- AND MEDICAL LEAVE ENHANCE- Ce´sar Cha´vez was a humble man. Little did ica, Troop 300, and in earning the most pres- MENT ACT anyone know the greatness that he would be- tigious honor of the Gold Award. stow on future generations. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY In his early childhood, Ce´sar Cha´vez was achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To OF NEW YORK raised as a farm worker in Yuma, Arizona. earn the gold award, a scout must complete IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Raised during the Great Depression, his family five requirements, all of which promote com- munity service, personal and spiritual growth, Thursday, February 27, 2003 lost everything and was forced to join the thousands of farm workers that wandered the positive values, and leadership skills. The re- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, ten years Southwest to find work. During his youth, the quirements include: 1. Earning four interest ago this month, President Clinton signed into Cha´vez family migrated throughout the South- project patches, each of which requires seven law the Family and Medical Leave Act (PL west, working in various farms that fed our activities that center on skill building, tech- 103–3), legislation that allows employees to country. nology, service projects, and career explo- take time off from work to care for a new baby ration; 2. Earning the Career Exploration Pin, or sick family member. Because of this land- The young Ce´sar Cha´vez experienced first which involves researching careers, writing re- mark legislation, more than 35 million Ameri- hand the hardships and injustices of the thou- sumes, and planning a career fair or trip; 3. cans have been able to take unpaid leave sand of farm workers at that time. His home Earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership without the risk of losing their jobs. was barely livable and his school hardly fit to Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours Today, I am introducing the Family and be called schoolhouse. of work using leadership skills; 4. Designing a Medical Leave Enhancement Act. Building Unfair labor practices—harassment, abuse, self-development plan that requires assess- upon the success of the 1993 Family and long hours, low pay, hazardous working condi- ment of ability to interact with others and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), this legislation tions and limited education opportunities kept prioritize values, participation for a minimum of would allow more people to benefit from FMLA farm workers from being self-sufficient and 15 hours in a community service project, and by allowing employees in companies with empowered citizens. development of a plan to promote Girl Scout- more than 25 employees to take Family and ing; and 5. Spending a minimum of 50 hours Witnessing and experiencing this lifestyle, Medical Leave and would extend employee planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Ce´sar Cha´vez sought to make changes in the leave for workers to meet their family’s needs. Award project that has a positive lasting im- way farm workers were treated. The legislation includes 24 hours of leave pact on the community. (during any 12-month period) for parents and He united many others who also suffered For her Gold Award project, Sabrina orga- grandparents to go to parent-teacher con- similar atrocities with those who empathized nized a golf clinic for middle and high school ferences or to take their children, grand- with the struggle to become part of the union girls. children or other family members to the doctor movement. In 1952, he left the fields and Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in for regular medical or dental appointments. joined the Community Service Organization. commending Sabrina Wells for her accom- Currently, the FMLA allows qualified work- There he conducted voter registration drives plishments with the Girl Scouts of America ers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to and campaigns against racial and economic and for her efforts put forth in achieving the care for newborns, seek emergency medical discrimination. highest distinction of the Gold Award. care for themselves, parents, children under In 1962, he took his vast experience, his f 18 or a legal spouse. My legislation would add compassion, and his brothers and sisters in commonsense enhancements to FMLA. TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY HALL this multi-ethnic struggle and started the Na- NICHOLS In 1997, this legislative measure was sup- tional Farmworkers Association—today’s ported by President Bill Clinton. In February United Farmworkers of America. 1997, President Clinton said, ‘‘I call upon Con- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON The UFW succeeded in organizing the op- gress to expand the family leave law to give OF MISSISSIPPI pressed. They overcame this oppression parents an additional 24 hours of unpaid leave IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each year to take a child or an elderly relative through boycotts and pickets, and when all Thursday, February 27, 2003 to a regular doctor’s appointment or to attend else failed, hunger strikes. parent-teacher conferences at school. In so Cha´vez was a student of Mahatma Gandhi’s Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- doing, we’ll make our families stronger and non-violent philosophies. He knew that you er, in commemoration of Black History Month, our workers more productive, building the kind cannot unite people through violent means, I would like to take this opportunity to recog- of country and economy we all want for our but you can connect them by joining hands in nize the many accomplishments of distin- children.’’ peaceful demonstration. guished African-Americans in Mississippi’s On behalf of America’s families, I urge my Second Congressional District. Since its inception, the UFW has achieved fellow colleagues to join me in support of the Today I rise to pay tribute to Shirley Hall incredible results through its organization. Fair Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act. Nichols. Mrs. Nichols is a native of Leake wages, health care coverage, pension bene- f County in Mississippi. After earning a bach- fits, housing, pesticide regulations, and count- elor’s degree from Alcorn State University in INTRODUCTION OF THE CE´ SAR less other rights and protections are more a 1979, she began working as a paraprofes- ESTRADA CHA´ VEZ LANDS LEG- reality because of the UFW and in turn be- sional at Carthage Elementary School. Later ACY STUDY ACT cause of its founder—Ce´sar E. Cha´vez. that year she began teaching secondary math In the past, we have honored other heroes, at Velma Jackson High School. HON. HILDA L. SOLIS like Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights In 1997, Mrs. Nichols was given the oppor- OF CALIFORNIA Movement, through national parks and land. tunity to earn a masters degree from Mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The life of Ce´sar Cha´vez and his family pro- sissippi State University. Mrs. Nichols earned vides an outstanding opportunity to dem- her masters in School Administration in 1999, Thursday, February 27, 2003 onstrate and interpret the history of agricultural where she went on to serve as principal of Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I proudly introduce labor in the west through the National Parks Amanda Elzy Elementary School and later the Ce´sar Estrada Cha´vez Land Legacy Study Service. East Elementary/Middle School.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.053 E27PT1 E324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 Mrs. Nichols became the first Afro-American town of Butler was officially established in sachusetts, the Detention of Enemy Combat- to hold the position of Asst. Superintendent of 1803. Over the next two hundred years, the ants Act to provide authorization for the de- Education in Leake County. She is still active city of Butler flourished and became known for tainment of ‘‘enemy combatants’’ in the war on in many educational and community organiza- its steel industry. In early March, Butler will terrorism while guaranteeing that they are tions. Mrs. Nichols is currently working to- celebrate its 200th anniversary. May it cele- granted timely access to legal counsel and ju- wards a doctorate degree at Mississippi State brate for many years to come. dicial review. University in school administration. Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join In the war on terrorism, the term enemy f me in congratulating the city of Butler, Penn- combatant has been broadly defined. In some sylvania on their 200th anniversary celebra- REGARDING TITLE IX cases, American citizens have been deemed tion. ‘‘enemy combatants’’ and incarcerated indefi- f nitely without access to counsel or the courts. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY This has resulted in an unprecedented accre- OF NEW YORK NATIONAL PEACE CORPS DAY tion of power over American citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After the shameful internment of Japanese Thursday, February 27, 2003 HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS Americans during World War II, we must be Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, OF CONNECTICUT vigilant to protect against the government’s I rise today in strong support for Title IX. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decision to detain, perhaps indefinitely, any Today Secretary Paige has released a report Thursday, February 27, 2003 American without adequate review of the basis that I believe drastically weakens the purpose Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- of its decision. of Title IX. leagues in celebrating National Peace Corps Inspired in party by the internment of Japa- Mr. Speaker, changes to the Title IX stand- Day. nese Americans and by the anti-spying ex- ards as applied to athletics are not warranted Since its founding in 1961, the Peace Corps cesses of the Cold War, Congress in 1971 or necessary. Modifications to the standards has become an enduring symbol of our Na- passed an Act providing that ‘‘no citizens shall that would limit future opportunities for women tion’s commitment to encourage progress, pro- be imprisoned or otherwise detained by the in favor of expanded opportunities for men vide opportunities, and promote world peace United States except pursuant to an Act of would violate the goal of gender equity. Using and friendship at the grass-roots level in the Congress.’’ Congress has yet to authorize the the results of an interest survey, as the com- developing world. detention of citizens in the war on terrorism, mission report recommends, would limit wom- To date, more than 168,000 Americans re- yet American citizens have in fact been de- en’s participation opportunities, and be factu- sponded to our Nation’s call to service by be- tained as enemy combatants. ally inaccurate. coming Peace Corps Volunteers in 136 coun- For this reason, my colleague Mr. FRANK Mr. Speaker, what we should be doing to tries. Volunteers serve at the grassroots level and I are introducing the Detention of Enemy ensure equal opportunity is enforcing Title IX in villages and towns around the globe. Living Combatants Act, authorizing the government and implementing its policies at every level of and working within local communities, volun- to detain an enemy combatant who is a United education. The responsibility of the federal teers serve as teachers, farmers, foresters States person or resident who is a member of government is to ensure equal opportunity, not and small business advisors, dedicated to im- al Qaeda, or knowingly cooperated with a to ensure that particular sports teams are proving the lives of those around them. In member of al Qaeda in the planning, author- added, discontinued, or maintained. doing so, they make significant and lasting Currently, there are 2.8 million girls partici- izing, committing, aiding, or abetting of one or contributions to communities and individuals pating in high school sports, but there is only more terrorist acts against the United States. around the world. room for 150,000 women in college sports. Furthermore, our bill requires that detainees Volunteers, enriched by their experiences be guaranteed timely access to legal counsel This disparity is obscene. We need to do a overseas, return to the United States with a better job at providing equal opportunities for and meaningful judicial review to challenge the commitment to service, as well as the skills basis for a detention. all athletes. and interest in world affairs needed to be lead- Mr. Speaker, enforcing Title IX is just the While we must grant broad latitude to our ers in the global community. I believe I would right thing to do and the reality is that if our armed forces when it comes to protecting na- not be a Member of Congress today were it colleges and universities want to benefit from tional security, American citizens should not not for my experience in the Peace Corps and federal dollars, then they must provide gender be held indefinitely upon the sole determina- I believe I am a better person because of this equality at their institutions. Gender equity tion of one branch of government without ac- service. does not end at the admissions door either, cess to counsel or judicial review of those de- I would also like to recognize the Peace terminations. We must ensure that we do not gender equity in athletics is a must. Corp Volunteers currently serving from Con- Mr. Speaker, I hope that this Congress re- sacrifice the Constitutional rights we pledged necticut’s Fourth District: Allison R. Ball in Mi- fuses to fall into this trap of pitting sports to uphold, and without which, none of us are cronesia; Megan Banigan in Guatemala; Dario teams against each other. We must realize it safe from unwarranted intrusions on our lib- Borghesan in Togo; Emily J. Bristle in Mali; is about civil rights first and foremost. erty. Camilla A. Brooks in the Philippines; Nkechi f Mr. Speaker, in sum, the Detention of N. Eneh in Mauritania; Sondra E. Ganelli in Enemy Combatants Act will provide for clear 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY Samoa; Emily R. Hamilton in Paraguay; Tim- standards and procedures under which Amer- OF BUTLER, PA othy Mills in Senegal; Peter T. Nasuti in ican citizens or lawful residents believed to be Uzbekistan; Lindsay B. Nemirow in the Domin- members of al Qaeda or its supporters may HON. PHIL ENGLISH ican Republic; Matthew G. O’Driscoll in Nica- be detained as enemy combatants while also OF PENNSYLVANIA ragua; Brooke J. Oppenheimer in Gambia; provided due process. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES David M. Ottaviano in Panama; Aimee E. Thursday, February 27, 2003 Petras in Morocco; and Deva N. Rama in f Guatemala. Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to National Peace Corps Day honors its Volun- TRIBUTE TO MR. MICHAEL J. recognize and honor the 200th anniversary of teers, past and present, and reaffirms our QUIRK the city of Butler in western Pennsylvania. country’s commitment to helping people help This charming city has a long and rich history themselves throughout the world. and I am confident that it will enjoy a future HON. JEFF MILLER f filled with continuous growth and prosperity. OF FLORIDA Butler, like the rest of our great country, was INTRODUCTION OF THE DETEN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES originally inhabited by the Native-American TION OF ENEMY COMBATANTS Thursday, February 27, 2003 tribes; the land was used as a hunting ground ACT by Indians from the Iroquois Nation during Eu- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise ropean settlement. The Venango Trail, which HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF today to honor one of this nation’s most dedi- cated citizens, Michael J. Quirk. At a time runs through Butler, was commonly traveled OF CALIFORNIA when the President is encouraging all Ameri- by settlers in colonial times and was famously IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traveled by George Washington in the mid cans to serve their country in a volunteer ca- 1700’s. Thursday, February 27, 2003 pacity, there is no greater example than that Named for Richard Butler, one of Washing- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- of Mr. Quirk. For over 30 years he fought for ton’s generals in the Revolutionary War, the ducing, with my colleague Mr. FRANK of Mas- this nation in the United States military and for

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.058 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E325 the past 22 years, he has continued his dedi- years later; I would like to think that we will cator who will be deeply missed by an entire cation to his nation be serving as a volunteer continue to be a part of the vision that began community. in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. On a century ago. f March 8th, 2003, the Coast Guard Auxiliary I am also concerned with the provision that will honor over a half of a decade of service allows FY 2003 Bureau of Land Management INTRODUCTION OF FOREST RES- as Mr. Quirk begins his retirement. funding for exploratory oil drilling in the Arctic TORATION AND FIRE RISK RE- During World War II, Mr. Quirk was a mem- National Wildlife Refuge. The Arctic Refuge is DUCTION ACT ber of the famed 56th Fighter Group of the one of our country’s largest refuges and is U.S. Army Air Corps and achieved the status among the most pristine and undisturbed eco- HON. MARK UDALL of Double-Ace. Shot down on his 100th mis- systems on Earth. The Refuge belongs to the OF COLORADO sion, he was subsequently held as a prisoner- people of the United States, not to a select IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of-war at Stalag Luft I, Barth, Germany until few. President Roosevelt’s National Wildlife Thursday, February 27, 2003 April, 1945. For his commitment and bravery Refuge System created ANWR, ‘‘For the pur- in the Second World War, he received the Sil- pose of preserving unique wildlife, wilderness Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, along ver Star and was additionally awarded the and recreational values . . .’’ Let us render to with my cousin and colleague, Representative Purple Heart for wounds he suffered when his our future generations a world more enriched Tom Udall of New Mexico, I am today intro- plane was shot down. than we have found it. ducing the Forest Restoration and Fire Reduc- tion Act. Mr. Quirk returned to the U.S. in 1945 f where he entered Catholic University and pur- This bill is designed to accelerate efforts to sued his degree. In 1947 though, the call to DAVID P. HANLON reduce the risks from wildfires to commu- serve his nation yearned in his heart and he nities—including their water supplies—and to returned to military, joining the U.S. Air Force HON. PHIL ENGLISH promote locally-based efforts to restore the where he would remain for the next 30 years. OF PENNSYLVANIA conditions of our forest lands. It is the result Over the course of his career in the U.S. Air IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of over four years of involvement with ques- tions of forest management and particularly Force, he flew with the 4th Fighter Group fly- Thursday, February 27, 2003 ing F–80 Shooting Stars, at Langley Air Force the dangers of unusually severe wildfires. Base flying F–86 Sabre jets, in La Paz, Bolivia Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, today I would Since my election to Congress, I have vis- training Bolivian pilots to fly the P–47, and like to pay tribute to the life of David P. ited forest lands in Colorado and elsewhere to served at the Central Air Defense Force from Hanlon, beloved principal of McDowell Inter- see first hand the result of over 100 years of 1951–52. In addition, he was the Commander mediate High School in Erie, Pennsylvania, national policies emphasizing fire suppres- of the 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and who passed away tragically at the age of 46 sion—the accumulation of small diameter flew with the 453rd Tactical Fighter Training on January 10, 2003. trees and thick underbrush. I have also exam- Wing. After over 30 years of military service, Dave Hanlon will be remembered by the ined areas where work has been done to re- Mr. Quirk retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Millcreek community as a dedicated and loving duce the likelihood of such fires and to move Colonel in 1977. husband, father, teacher, coach, and friend. toward forest conditions that will make it pos- Shortly thereafter, Mr. Quirk and his wife Kit As Millcreek Township’s athletic director and sible for fire to play its historic role as a nat- joined the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary as later MIHS Principal, Hanlon was known for ural and valuable part of forest ecosystems. members of the voluntary division of the U.S. his reassuring presence and ability to inspire And I have studied areas like the lands af- Coast Guard. Rising through the ranks, he students. fected by last year’s Hayman Fire—which was named Commodore of the 8th Coastal He would spend little time in his office dur- burned over 130,000 acres near Denver—to Region in 1990. ing the day, preferring instead to walk the learn about the harm to lands, communities, Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer my sincere halls of McDowell reaching out to students and water supplies that can come from un- and heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Michael J. and teachers. But he spent many late nights naturally hot fires resulting from drought and Quirk on his retirement from the U.S. Coast at his desk implementing his ambitious plans high winds combined with the build-up of veg- Guard Auxiliary. His contributions to the for the school’s future. Dave Hanlon was a fix- etative fuels. United States of America are significant and ture at McDowell arts and sporting events, and I have also been listening to many Colo- impressive and I consider him a patriot of the led many school trips including a government radans, other Westerners, scientists, and oth- highest order. On this such occasion, we class trip that visited the Capitol two years ers with expertise in forest management to honor one of America’s greatest citizens; a ago. learn their views on the conditions of our for- committed soldier and dedicated volunteer. Because of his contagious enthusiasm for ests and what if anything they think should be f McDowell, it was often said that he bled blue done to improve those conditions. and white, the McDowell Trojans’ school col- From what I have learned, I have long been H.J. RES. 4 ors. convinced that in some forest regimes, such Mike Gallagher, a close friend, once ob- as the ponderosa forests along Colorado’s HON. TIMOTHY J. RYAN served that Hanlon’s ability to connect with Front Range, reducing fuel loads through OF OHIO students ‘‘changed the way kids view adults in thinning—by controlled burns or mechanical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their lives.’’ means—can lessen the likelihood of unusually The Reverend John Detisch eulogized that severe fires. Thursday, February 27, 2003 ‘‘David was a teacher. And what he taught I am also convinced that our limited re- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today came not so much from the classroom; what sources—both of time, people, and money— to express my concerns with certain provisions he taught came from the heart.’’ should be expended on doing that kind of in H.J. Res. 4, specifically the provisions that McDowell sophomore Hubbell McGeorge work in the areas where the likelihood of un- expand logging in federal forests and prevent wrote the following about Dave Hanlon’s im- usually severe wildfires presents the most ur- any administrative or judicial review of the measurable impact on students lives: gent risk to homes, people and water supplies. Tongass Land Management Plan. These ‘‘The first day back to school after such a Those areas are the lands where homes and changes are detrimental to our environment tragedy is very hard. It feels like a piece of all municipal water facilities adjoin or intermingle and our country. of us is missing and can’t be fixed. There is, with forest lands. These areas are often called When faced with a decision that may poten- and will be, a hole in the school, the district, the ‘‘wildland/urban interface, but Coloradans tially damage our environment, I try to follow and the community for years to come.’’ usually call them the ‘‘red zones.’’ They ex- the lead of President Theodore Roosevelt, Dave Hanlon’s dedication to his students tend across ownership boundaries, including who founded the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- was surpassed only by his devotion to his wife not only federal lands but lands owned by oth- tem in 1903. 1 share his philosophy that our Paige and three children, Collin, Peyton, and ers as well. In Colorado, the ‘‘red zones’’ en- environment is essential to our lives and is of Braden. On the last day of his life, Dave compass over 6 million acres—and there are the greatest importance. As President Roo- Hanlon confided to a student about the ‘‘per- additional millions of acres of such high pri- sevelt said, ‘‘. . . the conservation of natural fect life’’ he had found with his family. ority lands throughout the country. resources is the fundamental problem. Unless Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join I have long worked to accelerate thinning we solve that problem it will avail us little to me in paying tribute to the life of David P. projects in Colorado’s ‘‘red zones.’’ In July of solve all others.’’ And here we are now, 100 Hanlon, a devoted family man and model edu- 2000, 1 introduced a bill—cosponsored by my

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.063 E27PT1 E326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 colleague from Colorado Springs, Representa- lored and scientifically sound. It would do this (4) Encouraging sustainable communities tive JOEL HEFLEY—to help get that work un- through the creation of a cooperative program and forests through collaborative partner- derway. It was not enacted, but many of its for hazardous fuels reduction projects with ships focused on forest restoration and fire- risk reduction; provisions were incorporated into the National both the Forest Service and the Bureau of (5) Developing, demonstrating, and evalu- Fire Plan put into place by Congress and the Land Management. The centerpiece of this ating forest restoration techniques and Clinton Administration after that fiery summer. program is the creation of statewide advisory projects. Since then, I have strongly supported the Na- councils to work with these agencies in each FOCUS ON ‘‘RED ZONES’’.—Requires all tional Fire Plan, but I have been concerned state on the selection of specific projects. future National Fire plan funds for fuel-re- about the way it has been implemented—and These councils would include broad represen- duction projects go for work in wildland- particularly about the fact that there has been tation of interests and would include scientific urban interface or to protect municipal a continuing failure to put proper emphasis on participation. The councils would develop water supplies. urgently-needed work in the interface areas— projects in a collaborative fashion so as to PROGRAM FOR HAZARDOUS FUEL RE- the ‘‘red zones.’’ I joined others in asking the avoid opposition, delays and appeals at the DUCTION PROJECTS.—Establishes coopera- General Accounting Office (GAO) to review back-end when projects are being imple- tive community program to enable stake- holders to participate with Forest Service the implementation of the National Fire Plan, mented. and BLM in planning and carrying out to see what improvements were needed. To be eligible under this program, the projects to reduce build up of hazardous fuels Based on GAO’s report, I again joined with projects considered by the councils would on forested lands in order to lessen risks to Representative HEFLEY to introduce legislation have to meet certain criteria: they would have communities and municipal water supplies; to make needed changes. to be exclusively located in ‘‘red zone’’ areas establishes eligibility criteria for projects Since then, the Bush Administration has and be outside of wilderness areas, roadless and limits federal share of costs to 80 per- made some of the changes that were needed, areas and other sensitive areas (lands that are cent; specifies that no projects can be done but it still is expending too much time and typically not in the red zones and that in any in wilderness or wilderness study areas, money on thinning projects in low-priority inventoried roadless areas, or other parts of event do not present as urgent a risk of un- the Federal lands where removal of vegeta- areas. At the outset, only about 25 percent of usually severe wildfires). The projects would tion is prohibited or restricted, and requires the lands where thinning was done were in the have to be designed so as to minimize the that limits be set on number and size of trees ‘‘red zones.’’ Since then, there has been some cutting of large or old growth trees, which that can be removed in a project area; sets improvement, but only a little. And unless have proven to be resilient to fire events and eligibility requirements and deadlines for there is a dramatic change, the prospect is not are important to the ecology and diversity of any appeals of Forest Service fuel-reduction good—the President’s budget request for fis- our forested lands. projects covered by the bill, while allowing cal year 2004 actually calls for treating fewer The bill also would promote appropriate waiver of deadlines to promote negotiations. ‘‘red zone’’ acres than was done in fiscal economic reuse of the brush, small trees, and SELECTION PROCESS FOR FUEL-RE- DUCTION PROJECTS.—Requires consulta- 2002! similar material removed from the forests in The bill my cousin and I are introducing tion with State Foresters and technical advi- connection with fuel-reduction projects. It sory panels to determine priorities for fuel- today would make the kind of dramatic change would authorize federal assistance to home- reduction projects. Specifies panel member- in this part of the National Fire Plan that is so owners seeking to reduce the risk to their ‘‘red ship. badly needed. It would require that in the fu- zone’’ homes through the use of ‘‘defensible MONITORING AND EVALUATION.—Re- ture all thinning projects funded as part of the space’’ techniques or similar steps. And it in- quires project monitoring and evaluation. National Fire Plan involve lands in the ‘‘red cludes provisions to establish collaborative, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.—Pro- zones,’’ and it would enable funds for those community-based restoration projects that vides for public participation and set proce- projects to be used not only on Federal lands would work on important tasks such as con- dures related to development and review of but on any other lands in those interface areas trolling erosion, implementing recovery plans fuel-reduction projects where such treatments are needed. for threatened or endangered species, restora- FOREST RESTORATION AND HOME- Some who share my desire to accelerate OWNER ASSISTANCE PROJECTS.—Estab- tion of native species of fish and wildlife, road lishes cooperative program for projects to— needed thinning projects say that the environ- and trail upkeep or obliteration. mental laws and procedures for public involve- Help owners reduce risks of damage from I believe that this bill would help us address wildfire to homes in wildland-urban inter- ment are obstacles that must be removed. I the urgent fire risk situation on our forests. It face; protect, restore, and enhance fish and disagree. And some claim many projects have keeps faith with the need to involve the public wildlife habitat and promote recovery of been delayed or halted because of opposition, in the management of our precious public threatened and endangered species; control appeals, and litigation instigated by some en- lands while also bringing important scientific and remove noxious and invasive species; vironmental groups. However, the facts show principles to the table. It focuses scarce re- control erosion and maintain or close roads otherwise. Some groups or individuals indeed and trails; provide job training and promote sources on the highest priority areas while creation of new small businesses focused on have appealed some thinning projects, but maintaining opportunities to consider environ- that has been more the exception than the forest restoration and use of by-products mental and other potential impacts. In short, I from other projects rule—and even when there have been ap- believe that the program developed in this bill, FOREST RESTORATION AND VALUE- peals, often they have not challenged entire along with the assistance it provides and the ADDED CENTERS.—Provides for establish- project, but just portions involving cutting trees oversight it allows, appropriately address ment of at least one center in each Forest or building roads in roadless areas or other some of the most important aspects of current Service region, to provide technical assist- sensitive areas—areas that for the most part forest management—and I think the bill de- ance to non-profit organizations, small busi- are not located in the high risk red zones. serve wide support. nesses, and others interested in undertaking I do not think it is necessary—let alone de- forest restoration activities, including envi- For the information of our colleague, I am ronmental assessments and monitoring. Pro- sirable—to exempt fire-risk reduction projects attaching a short outline of the bill’s main pro- from environmental review, public comments vides for advisory committees to help deter- visions. mine location of centers. Directs Forest and administrative appeals. While some say OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROVISIONS OF DRAFT Service to provide 75 percent of initial oper- this would reduce delays, it could have just FOREST RESTORATION AND FIRE RISK RE- ating costs of centers, up to $1 million annu- the opposite result, by inviting more litigation— DUCTION ACT ally. Provides for demonstration project of the slowest process of all. It would run counter FINDINGS.—Includes findings concerning one similar center related to BLM lands and to the sound policy of enabling the public to results of past fire-suppression policies, need report on whether this should be expanded. be involved on decisions about their public for actions to reduce the risks to commu- COMPETITIVE SERVICE HIRING PREF- lands and would not assist in developing nities and municipal water supplies and to ERENCES.—Allows Forest Service and BLM sound forest management. restore ecological health of forests through to give preference in hiring to people aged 21 Instead, the bill we are introducing today cooperative efforts. or above who have completed at least one builds on the consensus that has developed PURPOSES.—Identifies 5 purposes of the year’s satisfactory service in a certified youth service or conservation corps. about the need to thin in the ‘‘red zones,’’ bill: (1) Reduction of wildfire risks to commu- RESEARCH AND TRAINING.—Provides while making some procedural adjustments nities and water supplies; for Forest Service applied research program that can expedite the process of resolving ap- (2) Refocusing of National Fire Plan fuel- to identify ways to minimize adverse effects peals. reduction spending to highest-priority areas; of restoration methods and treatments and It would develop support at the front end for (3) Improving communication and joint to test and develop value-added products projects that are urgently needed, narrowly tai- problem-solving; from restoration byproducts.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.066 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E327 CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- peanut butter on the market today by Con- Mr. Speaker, Roosevelt County is one of the VERSARY OF ROOSEVELT COUN- sumer Reports. finest regions in the State of New Mexico. This TY, NEW MEXICO Livestock feeding and dairy farming are also area is symbolic of traditional American val- important to the local economy. Other indus- ues. The residents work hard, are dedicated to HON. TOM UDALL tries include soft drink canners, an ethanol their families, support their schools and volun- OF NEW MEXICO production facility, grain storage and shipping, teer to help their neighbors. I ask all my col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trucking and milk processing. The dairy indus- leagues to join me in wishing all its residents try is the second largest agricultural industry in continued success as their community enters Thursday, February 27, 2003 New Mexico, and our state is the nation’s sev- its second century. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I enth largest producer of milk. f rise today to mark the 100th anniversary of Portales is the proud home to Eastern New Roosevelt County, New Mexico, which was Mexico University, the third largest university CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY formed on February 28, 1903. The citizens of in the Land of Enchantment, offering over 50 Roosevelt County this year are celebrating the undergraduate and 15 graduate majors. The HON. MIKE ROSS many virtues of their wonderful community. university offers a broad curriculum of voca- OF ARKANSAS Roosevelt County is a good place to call tional, technical and academic disciplines and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is the center of the region’s cultural life. The home. It has outstanding schools, safe streets, Thursday, February 27, 2003 family oriented neighborhoods, civic vol- school has brought many opportunities to unteerism and community values that make it graduates since 1934. In conjunction with the Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to help an exceptional place to live and raise a family. city, the university sponsors an annual Peanut commemorate a month-long learning experi- We have much to celebrate on this centennial. Valley Festival that provides excitement and ence that all of us as Americans should join in Roosevelt County was named for the twen- entertainment for the community and attracts celebrating. This month we focus on recalling ty-sixth President of the United States, Theo- hundreds of visitors each year. I had the op- and embracing a unique part of our American dore Roosevelt, who enlisted New Mexican portunity earlier this week to meet with the History and the roles of African Americans in Rough Riders when he climbed San Juan Hill president of the university, Dr. Steven Gam- shaping what our country is today. History during the Spanish-American War. The city of ble, to receive an update on the progress the teaches us that every culture and every soci- Portales is the county seat. Other communities institution is making. The residents of eastern ety endures good and bad, and it is essential in the county include: Elida, Floyd, Dora, New Mexico are fortunate to have such a fine that we continue to learn from our past. Causey, Arch, Kenna, Lingo, Milnesand, Pep, place of higher learning in their midst. From slavery abolitionists like Harriett Tub- and Rogers. Roosevelt County is located on On this grand occasion, I want to express man to civil rights activists like Dr. Martin Lu- the high plains of eastern New Mexico in the my best wishes to Portales Mayor Orlando Or- ther King, Jr.—even students like the Little heart of cattle country, with ranching, farming, tega and all the local elected officials through- Rock Nine who showed unimaginable cour- the dairy industry, and the Burlington North- out Roosevelt County that are determined to age—we have much to learn from the lives of ern/Santa Fe Railway comprising important make this area an even better place to live these past and present leaders. They leave and raise families. The elected county officials components of the community’s economic quite a mark on the pages of our history are as follows: Dennis Lopez, District 1 Com- base. Located 11 miles to the northeast of books and in the fabric of our country. missioner; Charles Davis, District 2 Commis- During this month, it is important that we Portales is Cannon Air Force Base, which sioner; Thomas Clark, District 3 Commis- seek to learn more about historical Black fig- adds a very important dimension to the char- sioner; Gene Creighton, District 4 Commis- ures; it is important because it shows us what acter of the area. sioner; Paul Grider, District 5 Commissioner; Roosevelt County was cultivated by ranch- great contributions they made even during an Nancy Gentry, Probate Judge; Tom Gossett, ing, farming, the railroad and related busi- era when many people thought Blacks had County Sheriff; Nancy Belcher, Treasurer; nesses over a hundred years ago. In 1902 a nothing to offer. Quite to the contrary—the Af- Royene Tivis, Assessor; and Joyce Lee Fraze, few homesteaders settled in; a year later, the rican American community has given us some County Clerk. I pledge to continue to work homesteaders were arriving more increasingly of our greatest writers, inventors, athletes, phi- with these leaders to promote an atmosphere in the area around Portales. Settlers were losophers, musicians, and spiritual and com- in which economic development can flourish. munity leaders during dark times in our his- drawn to Roosevelt County due to the access The signs of Roosevelt County’s progress of the railroad and the availability of shallow tory. are evident. President Bush recently approved It is during this month that Rosa Parks, water. A homesteader could take a pick and the fiscal year 2003 Omnibus Appropriations Frederick Douglass, Toni Morrison, and base- shovel and dig a well of about 15 feet deep bill containing $250,000 to continue the devel- ball great Hank Aaron celebrated their birth- and would have plenty of water for domestic opment of the Ute Reservoir Pipeline, which is days. It was during this month in 1870 that the use. Most other settlers outside the Portales critical for the sustained growth and water 15th Amendment was passed, granting Blacks Valley had to haul drinking water from a few needs of this area. We have a long way to go the right to vote. And this year, during this wells made by ranchers, until they could afford on this project, but this funding is a crucial month, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Anderson, to drill their own. It is hard to imagine the step forward. who was lost on the Space Shuttle Columbia, availability of that much water now, which Citizens have also seen fit to finance the died as a pioneer and a living symbol of the Roosevelt County considers its most precious construction of the Roosevelt General Hos- progress African Americans have made and natural resource. pital. Costing nearly nine million dollars, this The name ‘‘Portales’’ fits this charming uni- the successes yet to come. facility is serving the health needs of local Black History Month celebrates people and versity town even more today than when it residents. The new Portales Junior High events that were disregarded for long periods was coined in the 1800s. Named for a nearby School was recently built to replace a decay- of time. It’s time we remember. It’s time we campsite where spring waters gushed from a ing 75th year-old facility. A new Communica- make Black history our history. series of cave-like porches across pueblo-style tions Center is being built at Eastern New f houses, Portales, or ‘‘Porches’’ in Spanish, is Mexico University, and the local library in an entryway into New Mexico on the eastern Portales has recently been upgraded with new NATIONAL PEACE CORPS DAY, border. Portales Springs is the most famous technology and a more modern, usable facility. FEBRUARY 28, 2003 watering hole on the Old Fort Sumner Trail Finally, there is the new Portales Recreation and often welcomed Billy the Kid and his part- Center, which will serve scores of local youth HON. JIM RAMSTAD ners during the infamous Lincoln County War. and give them a safe environment to have fun OF MINNESOTA Agriculture is the major industry of Roo- and learn. All of these improvements were fi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sevelt County. The leading crops are Valencia nanced by voters through local elections and Thursday, February 27, 2003 peanuts, alfalfa, cotton, wheat, corn, milo, hay, other contributions from local neighbors. and potatoes. Valencia peanuts, noted for The people of Roosevelt County have a Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- their sweet taste, are exported all across the past to be proud of, and a future that con- memorate National Peace Corps Day and rec- United States as well as to several countries tinues to unveil promising opportunities. The ognize the Peace Corps for its stellar record of around the world. Roosevelt County is home pull of the future is only as good as the past achievement throughout the past five decades. to the only peanut butter manufacturing facility that empowers it, and in Roosevelt County a The Peace Corps has become an enduring in New Mexico. Additionally, its peanut butter fine and solid history lays a well-lit path for the symbol of our nation’s commitment to encour- is currently ranked the fifth highest quality future. age progress, create opportunity and expand

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.070 E27PT1 E328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 development at the grass-roots level in the de- In the mid-1990s, John tried to obtain life in- last Congress in response to the absurd ruling veloping world. surance through various agencies. He was made by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Since 1961, more than 168,000 Americans turned down due to his occupation as an aer- which declared school recitation of the Pledge responded to our nation’s call to serve by be- ial firefighter. of Allegiance unconstitutional. Immediately coming Peace Corps Volunteers in 136 coun- At the time of his death, the business still upon hearing of this atrocious decision in June tries. There are currently 29 volunteers from had to meet payments on the 1997 fire con- of last year, I began drafting my bill, the my district alone who are deployed all over the tract operation (which included liability insur- ‘‘Pledge of Allegiance Protection Amendment,’’ world, from Kyrgystan to Guatemala. ance, contract-paid pilots, fuel, oil, parts, etc.), which would amend the U.S. Constitution to Mr. Speaker, Peace Corps Volunteers have as well as on a second tanker and one spray- protect the right of schools to lead willing stu- made significant and lasting contributions er aircraft. dents in the recitation of the Pledge of Alle- around the world in agriculture, business de- The financial loss from this crash was so giance. velopment, education, health and the environ- devastating that his wife, Connie, did not have Mr. Speaker, I believe children in schools ment, and have dramatically improved the the money to pay for her husband’s funeral. across America should start their day the lives of individuals and communities around While this is heartbreaking to us, it is a very same way we do here in Congress, by reciting the world. stark reality that many families face when aer- the Pledge of Allegiance. Peace Corps Volunteers have strengthened ial firefighters are lost in the line of duty. There The court decision has set a dangerous the ties of friendship and understanding be- were seven fatalities last year alone involving precedent that we cannot allow to continue tween the people of the United States and air tankers and fire suppression helicopters. nationwide. I know of no better way to educate The fact is that the vast majority of those pi- those of other countries for 42 years. our children about the beliefs we stand for in lots lost were serving under a government President George W. Bush has issued a call this great country of ours than with the Pledge contract at the time. They were providing aer- to service for all Americans—both at home of Allegiance. The Pledge is an important way ial fire suppression services for the govern- and abroad. The President seeks to double of educating our children about the value of ment when they lost their lives. the number of Peace Corps Volunteers My reason for being here today is to correct patriotism and democracy and a reminder that throughout the world, from the current level of a provision in law that is blatantly unfair. we are one nation, under God. That is why I 7,000 to 14,000 volunteers in FY07. I am introducing legislation that will provide believe we need to keep the Pledge in our Mr. Speaker, Peace Corps Volunteers, en- some financial security to aerial firefighters schools and keep judges who don’t value the riched by their experiences overseas, have and their families. Pledge out of our courts. brought their communities throughout the This legislation recognizes all pilots and As it stands now, a temporary stay has United States a deeper understanding of other crew involved in aerial fire suppression as been placed on the effect of the ruling until the cultures and traditions, thereby bringing a do- public safety officers. In doing so, the bill full panel of the Ninth Circuit reviews the case. mestic dividend to our nation. makes these deserving individuals eligible for I would prefer not to have to amend the Con- National Peace Corps Day recognizes the death benefits under the Public Safety Offi- stitution unless it is absolutely necessary to do work of returned Peace Corps Volunteers as cers’ Benefits Program, also known as PSOB. so, and it is my hope that the courts will they bring their experiences to work, school, Under current law, aerial firefighters who are overtum this ridiculous ruling. However, if they places of worship and recreation, sharing with under contract with the government are not af- do not, then I have my bill ready to go to pro- colleagues, friends and community members forded these benefits simply because they tect the Pledge of Allegiance in our schools. how their volunteer service changed and work for private companies that contract with Mr. Speaker, I urge your support of this bill shaped their lives. the government. and yield back the remainder of my time. Mr. Speaker, National Peace Corps Day However, without these contract pilots and f honors its Volunteers, past and present, and crew, the federal government would not have reaffirms our country’s commitment to helping the capabilities to deal with wild land fires. A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MARTHA people help themselves throughout the world. This legislation is a matter of common MOORE ON THE OCCASION OF I would like to congratulate them for the tre- sense. Aerial firefighters are public safety offi- HER 35TH ANNIVERSARY AS mendous, and far too often thankless, work cers in every sense of the word. With dedica- OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY VICE they do to improve the human condition. tion and enthusiasm, they protect our natural CHAIRMAN AND OHIO COM- MITTEEWOMAN TO THE REPUB- f resources, our communities, and often our very lives. LICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Every day, when our men and women in the MAKING AERIAL FIREFIGHTERS Armed Forces go out to do their job, they say HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL DEATH to us, ‘‘I am willing to risk my life for you OF OHIO BENEFITS today.’’ Our local police officers say it as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and, yes my friends, so too do aerial fire- HON. BARBARA CUBIN fighters. Thursday, February 27, 2003 OF WYOMING John Hirth was the primary wage earner in Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great his air tanker business and his family. If PSOB IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to had been available to them at the time of an outstanding lady from Ohio. Martha Moore Thursday, February 27, 2003 John’s death, the financial hardships endured was born in Cambridge, Ohio, located in Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, in April 1997, by his wife could have been minimized. Guernsey County. The daughter of former 15 John Hirth of Buffalo, Wyoming, and his co- It is time we start giving back to aerial fire- District Congressman C. Ellis Moore, she was pilot lost their lives when their air tanker fighters because, if we don’t, we will be losing raised in the tradition of commitment to one’s crashed near Blandburg, Pennsylvania. They a valuable resource. With no aerial firefighters family, faith in God, and responsible public were on a firefighting mission for a govern- to protect our natural resources, where will we service. ment agency, the Pennsylvania Bureau of For- turn? Miss Moore attended Wellesley College and estry. I don’t think any of us want to face that received her Bachelor of Arts degree from At the time, John was making an aerial question, so let’s make sure we don’t. Please Muskingum College. She earned her Master of scouting of the fire, referred to as a dry run. support this legislation. It is the right thing to Arts from The Ohio State University. While Fire conditions were gusty, and turbulent wind do. serving as a professor in the Department of patterns resulted from the fire itself. f Communications at Muskingum College, she Immediately after dropping the fire retardant, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE helped to shape the lives of generations of their tanker encountered smoke which affected PROTECTION AMENDMENT students through her thoughtful tutelage. In visibility. 1986, Miss Moore was awarded the Distin- Just as the air tanker flew out of the smoke, HON. FRANK D. LUCAS guished Alumni Award from Muskingum Col- its right wing hit an oak tree which stood lege and was also inducted into the Guernesy OF OKLAHOMA above the tree line. The aircraft rolled 90 de- County Hall of Fame. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grees left and flew into the mountainside a Miss Moore was first elected to the Ohio quarter mile from the initial tree strike, explod- Thursday, February 27, 2003 Republican State Central and Executive Com- ing on impact and instantly killing John and his Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, mittee in 1950, and currently serves as com- co-pilot. today, I reintroduced the bill that I introduced mitteewoman from the 30th Senate District in

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.073 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E329 Ohio. She previously served as committee- these resources. Distributed power hybrid sys- Since 1998, the Department of Energy’s woman from the 15th, 17th, and 18th Con- tems can help accomplish this. Distributed Power Program has been work- gressional Districts. In 1968, Miss Moore was ‘‘Hybridizing’’ distributed power systems— ing to reduce barriers to the widespread combining two or more renewable sources or adoption of distributed energy resources. elected Vice Chairman of the Ohio Republican One area of research that has so far not re- Party (ORP) and Ohio Committeewoman to a renewable and a fossil source—enables us ceived the attention it deserves, however, is the Republican National Committee. This year to offset the weaknesses of one technology distributed power hybrid systems. marks the 35th anniversary of her election to with the strengths of another. For example, in By their very nature, renewable resources both posts. She has been re-elected to both a hybrid system, the intermittency of wind are distributed. Our ability to cost-effec- positions at each succeeding organizational power can be offset by the reliability and af- tively take advantage of our renewable, in- meeting of the State Committee. fordability of power generated by a microtur- digenous resources can be greatly advanced Miss Moore has been a Delegate or Alter- bine. through systems that minimize the nate Delegate to every Republican National My bill would direct the Secretary of Energy intermittency of these resources. Distributed to develop a distributed power hybrid systems power hybrid systems can help accomplish Convention since 1972. In 1972, 1976, and this. 1984, she was selected by the State Com- strategy identifying opportunities for and bar- ‘‘Hybridizing’’ distributed power systems— mittee as Ohio’s second choice for President. riers to such systems, technology gaps that combining two or more renewable sources or As Ohio’s National Committeewoman, Miss need to be closed, and system integration a renewable and a fossil source—enables us Moore has served on the Committee on Ar- tools that are necessary to plan, design, build to offset the weaknesses of one technology rangements since 1984. She has been a and operate such systems. with the strengths of another. For example, member of the Convention’s Committee on Mr. Speaker, distributed generation rep- in a hybrid system, the intermittency of Call (1972), the Committee on Contests resents the most significant technological wind power can be offset by the reliability change in the electric industry in decades. and affordability of power generated by a (1976), and the Rules Committee (1980). She microturbine. Distributed power hybrid sys- was also Chairman of the Subcommittee for Knowing this, it makes sense to focus our tems also have the potential for fuel flexi- Tickets and Badges for the 1992 and 1996 R&D priorities on distributed power hybrid sys- bility—for instance, using biofuels for dis- Republican National Conventions. tems that can both help improve power reli- tributed power systems such as gas turbines Ohio is certainly blessed by Martha Moore’s ability and affordability and bring more effi- and fuel cells. In addition, hybrid systems continuing service to the American political ciency and cleaner energy resources into the can be developed to serve multiple uses, such process. Her wisdom, honesty, and forthright- mix. My bill would help us do this. I look for- as combined heat and power, offering the op- ness are attributes to which all public servants ward to working with Members of the House to portunity to provide reliable energy services at lower cost. should aspire. She has set an example for ev- move forward with this important initiative. eryone on how to live a life of service, putting For the benefit of my colleagues, I’ve at- LEGISLATION the greater interests of the community before tached a fact sheet that explains the bill in This legislation would direct the Secretary her own. more detail. of Energy to develop a distributed power hy- brid systems strategy identifying opportuni- THE DISTRIBUTED POWER HYBRID ENERGY ACT Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ties for and barriers to such systems, tech- FACT SHEET in paying special tribute to Martha Moore. Our nology gaps that need to be closed, and sys- The Distributed Power Hybrid Energy Act communities are served well by having such tem integration tools that are necessary to would direct the Secretary of Energy to de- honorable and giving citizens, like Martha, plan, design, build and operate such systems. velop and implement a strategy for research, who care about their well being and stability. This strategy might provide for the develop- development, demonstration, and commer- ment of system integration tools for devel- On the 35th anniversary of her election to cial application of distributed power hybrid oping such systems; tests of distributed these two preeminent posts, we wish her all energy systems. the best as we pay tribute to one of our na- power hybrid systems, including field tests BACKGROUND with industry and cost-shared demonstra- tion’s finest citizens. Distributed power is modular electric gen- tions of such systems to validate perform- f eration or storage located close to the point ance; data to characterize grid operations, of use. Distributed systems include biomass- including interconnection requirements; and DISTRIBUTED POWER HYBRID based generators, combustion turbines, con- precise resource assessment tools to map ENERGY ACT centrating solar power and photovoltaic sys- local resources for distributed power hybrid tems, fuel cells, wind turbines, microtur- systems. HON. MARK UDALL bines, engines/generator sets, and storage The legislation calls for the implementa- and control technologies. Distributed re- tion of the plan over five years, along with OF COLORADO sources can either be grid connected or oper- its integration into the Department of Ener- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ate independently of the grid. In contrast to gy’s Office of Distributed Energy Resources. Thursday, February 27, 2003 large, central-station power plants, distrib- The bill would also require an annual report uted power systems typically range from less on the use of and experience with distributed Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today than a kilowatt (kW) to tens of megawatts power hybrid systems, in addition to identi- I am introducing the Distributed Power Hybrid (MW) in size. fying the remaining R&D issues to ensure Energy Act. This bill would direct the Sec- Distributed power is well suited for the use the successful application of these systems. retary of Energy to develop and implement a of renewable energy technologies such as To carry out the bill’s requirements, the strategy for research, development, dem- wind turbines and photovoltaics, and also of bill would authorize $60 million over fiscal onstration, and commercial application of dis- clean, efficient, fossil-fuel technologies such years 2004 through 2008. as gas turbines and fuel cells. tributed power hybrid energy systems. Many benefits can be realized by producing f Distributed power is modular electric gen- electricity and heat closer to the customer eration or storage located close to the point of IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND and integrating these distributed energy re- AFRICAN-AMERICAN SCIENTISTS use, well suited for the use of renewable en- sources with our traditional central-station ergy technologies such as wind turbines and generation, transmission, and distribution SPEECH OF photovoltaics, and also of clean, efficient, fos- infrastructure. Combined heat and power sil-fuel technologies such as gas turbines and systems at industrial plants or commercial HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON buildings can be three times more efficient fuel cells. OF TEXAS Distributed power can avoid the need for than conventional central generating sta- tions. When facilities such as hospitals and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and cost of additional transmission lines and businesses with computers or other critical Wednesday, February 12, 2003 pipelines, reduce associated delivery losses, electronic technology can get power from ei- and increase energy efficiency. In addition, ther the grid or their own generating equip- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. distributed power can provide insurance ment, energy reliability and security are Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague, Mr. against energy disruptions and expand the greatly improved. CUMMINGS for reserving this special order to available energy service choices for con- Distributed power can avoid the need for celebrate Black History Month, a commemora- sumers. and cost of additional transmission lines and tion that dates back to 1926 when Black pipelines, reduce associated delivery losses, By their very nature, renewable resources and increase energy efficiency. In addition, Americans celebrated Negro History Week. are distributed. Our ability to cost-effectively distributed power can provide insurance Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that the citizens take advantage of our renewable, indigenous against energy disruptions and expand the of the United States, especially young African- resources can be greatly advanced through available energy service choices for con- Americans, recognize how we’ve grown and systems that minimize the intermittency of sumers. developed since then. And also realize and

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.076 E27PT1 E330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 appreciate the important contributions of their Mr. Speaker we should invest in the edu- people of Texas are informed that, in accord- forebears and contemporaries to the develop- cation of under-privileged young people here ance with a proclamation from the Executive ment of this nation and American society. at home. It will improve not only our edu- of the United States, all slaves are free. This I am proud to stand before you today to sa- cational system, but our society as a whole. involves an absolute equality of personal lute two outstanding citizens from my child- So many Otis Boykins and James Andrew rights and rights of property between former hood home of Waco and congressional district Harrises will have the opportunity to revolu- masters and slaves, and the connection here- of Dallas. James Andrew Harris was born on tionize technology that affects people’s every- tofore existing between them becomes that March 26, 1932 in Waco, Texas. As a grad- day lives. between employer and hired labor. The freed- uate of Houston-Tillotson College in Austin Again, thank you to Congressman men are advised to remain quietly at their with a chemistry degree, Mr. Harris worked in CUMMINGS for organizing tonight’s special or- present homes and work for wages. They are the Nuclear Chemistry Division of the Law- ders. informed that they will not be allowed to col- rence Radiation Laboratory at the University of f lect at military posts and that they will not be California. There he was part of the team that supported in idleness either there or else- discovered and identified elements 104- CELEBRATING THE 140TH ANNI- where.’’ Rutherfordium and 105-Dubnium on the Peri- VERSARY OF THE EMANCI- Large celebrations on June 19 began in odic Table of Elements. PATION PROCLAMATION AND 1866 and continued regularly into the early Dr. Otis Boykin was born in 1920 and raised COMMENDING ABRAHAM LIN- 20th century. In many parts of Texas, ex- in Dallas. His mother was a homemaker and COLN’S EFFORTS TO END SLAV- slaves purchased land, or ‘‘emancipation his father a carpenter. Dr. Otis attended Fisk ERY grounds,’’ for the Juneteenth gathering. One University and the Illinois Institute of Tech- example of this is Emancipation Park in Hous- SPEECH OF nology. Unfortunately, his parents could not af- ton, which was purchased in 1872. ford his tuition and he dropped out of college HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Since this moment in our nation’s history, after two years. Thereafter, Dr. Boykin built OF TEXAS the Juneteenth celebration has spread to the electrical devices used today in all guided mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neighboring states of Louisiana, Arkansas and siles and IBM computers. He also developed Oklahoma. It has also appeared in Alabama, Wednesday, February 26, 2003 a control unit for an artificial heart simulator Florida, and California as African-American (pacemaker) that helps millions of cardio- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Texans migrated. vascular patients. Otis Boykin will be remem- I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 36—Encour- Frederick Douglass once noted, ‘‘A [person] bered as one of the greatest inventors of the aging the people of the United States to honor who will not labor to gain his [or her] rights, is twentieth century. and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the a [person] who would not, if he [or she] had Mr. Speaker, today I am worried that given Emancipation Proclamation and commending them, prize and defend them.’’ With this in the current educational settings of our country, Abraham Lincoln’s efforts to end slavery. To mind, I want to remind Congress of the labor future Otis Boykins and James Andrew this end, this legislation serves both to remind of individuals of African descent who have de- Harrises will not have the opportunity to pur- us of the tremendous strides this nation has voted their lives to securing a just and pros- sue their dreams or realize their talents. made toward ensuring life, liberty, and the pur- perous future for all Americans and the duty I want to focus briefly on what is going to suit of happiness for all citizens and to recog- we have as citizens to make sure their blood, happen in my State of Texas. It is reported nize Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President sweat, and tears are never forgotten and our that at least $2.7 billion must be cut from of the United States, for his commitment to rights are preserved. This legislation helps to Texas public education over the next two these ideals. further this sense of obligation. years to balance the state budget without a On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- major increase in taxes or fees. The University took a bold step towards eradicating the hor- port this legislation. Through your support for of Texas at Austin will hire fewer professors, rible institution of slavery in this country by this legislation, we are certain to sustain this forcing students to scramble for the classes issuing a preliminary proclamation, which de- great legacy of justice and equality upon they want. At Texas Women’s University, clared ‘‘all persons held as slaves within any which this great nation was founded. fewer police officers may patrol the campus. State or designated part of a State the people f Some intercollegiate sports may disappear whereof shall then be in rebellion against the HONORING BILLY LEE from Collin County Community College. Tui- United States shall be then, thenceforward, tion will probably rise at Dallas County Com- and forever free.’’ munity Colleges. Universities, medical schools, Perhaps the three most significant docu- HON. CORRINE BROWN OF FLORIDA community colleges and the Texas Higher ments in U.S. history that exemplify America’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Education Coordinating Board collectively passion for freedom are the Constitution, the must slash $343.8 million in the middle of the Bill of Rights, and the Emancipation Proclama- Thursday, February 27, 2003 school year. tion. Although each has maintained its rightful Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. Mr. Speaker, one University of North Texas place in the annals of American history, only Speaker, a longtime friend of mine, Mr. Wil- official summarized the current situation very the Bill of Rights and the Constitution have liam R ‘‘Billy’’ Lee, passed away on Friday, clearly: ‘‘The monster came through our door, identifiable dates and cultural festivities. Each January 3rd, 2003, at his residence in Green and now he’s sitting on our lap.’’ year, the United States celebrates the Fourth Cove Springs, Florida. Billy was born in Rus- I am further concerned as I read news sto- of July, Constitution Day, and Flag Day, all of sell, Florida, on October 28th, 1934, and lived ries, such as a Washington Post article which which have developed into an expression and his entire life in Green Cove Springs, Florida, recently indicated that Oregon is on the verge ceremony of appreciation by the American located in my congressional district, Florida’s of cutting as many as 24 days from its school People with special events emphasizing the third. A religious man, Mr. Lee was a Baptist year. The United States ranks 18th among the historical importance of these significant docu- by faith, and was a dedicated member of Rus- industrial nations in school year length. How ments. sell Baptist Church. In fact, Mr. Lee was a can we expect American schoolchildren to However, the Emancipation Proclamation, former Deacon of the church. learn in 180 days as much as Korean children which is particularly significant to African Billy joined the International Association of learn in 220? They cannot! Americans, has not until recently received its Machinists in July 27th, 1956, in Local Lodge Just a couple of weeks ago we listened to rightful day of national appreciation. With the 1098, in Palatka, Florida. A dedicated union President Bush’s well-written, well-delivered resurgence of the African American commu- activist, Billy served as the Florida State State of the Union address. Yes, it was nice nity’s celebration of Juneteenth, America is Council of Machinists Vice President for 10 to hear words about diversity, higher edu- growing in its awareness and appreciation of years before he was elected President in cation, making college more affordable, and this highly meaningful document. 1998. He served in this capacity until retiring leaving no child behind. But words are cheap! Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the in 1998. What has been done to increase the diversity name given to emancipation day by African- I have always been a devoted friend of the of our populations in higher education? What Americans in Texas. On that day in 1865, six organized labor movement. I have spent a is being done to make higher education more months after the passage of the Thirteenth great deal of time here in my 10 years in affordable? And how will we ensure that no Amendment, Union Major General Gordon Washington advocating on behalf of America’s child is really left behind in our elementary and Granger read General Order #3 to the people working men and women. It has been a privi- secondary public school education system? of Galveston. General Order #3 stated ‘‘The lege for me to be able to work with brave local

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.079 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E331 labor leaders like Billy Lee, in the pursuit of experienced some of the worst wildfire sea- A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND defending the interests of working Americans. sons in modern history. The relatively recent ACHIEVEMENTS OF LOUIS L. In my 20 years as an elected official—I have Cerro Grande fire in New Mexico, the Hayman RAMSAY, JR. never voted against the working men and fire in Colorado, and the Rodeo-Chediski fires women in this room. I stand as a proud friend in Arizona illustrate the severity of the situa- HON. MIKE ROSS of labor and always will be. tion. These fires were catastrophic in propor- OF ARKANSAS In Billy Lee’s time as International Associa- tion and inflicted grave environmental, social, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of Machinists President, he served among and economic impacts on the affected local those brave leaders on the front lines of the communities. Consequently, these, and other Thursday, February 27, 2003 fight to achieve greater worker compensation, areas affected by the devastating affects of Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay improved employee health benefits, social se- raging wildfires, face years of restorative ef- tribute to a distinguished constituent and lead- curity and pension benefits, and better worker forts and depend upon the development and er in my district, whose professional and civic rights. The International Association of Ma- implementation of a viable fire hazard mitiga- contributions have helped to shape the busi- chinists, a large and diverse organization, rep- tion program on National Forest System lands ness climate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and resents 730,000 members across North Amer- to avert such disasters in the future. throughout the state. ica. The Northeast Florida branch, with dedi- In response to these concerns and those I Louis Ramsay, Jr. was born in 1918 in cated Members like Billy, fights to carry out heard from constituents, I have worked closely Fordyce, Arkansas, in rural Dallas County. He grew up attending the Fordyce public schools, the IAM’s union’s righteous cause, to stand up with Representative MARK UDALL to devise a against big business and fight to protect the bill that takes these issues to task. Our ‘‘For- and went on to earn pre-law and law degrees workers of America. est Restoration and Fire Risk Reduction Act’’ from the University of Arkansas. After law Billy was survived by his wife Joyce, his son refocuses the implementation of the National school, he joined the Law Firm of Coleman Michael Ray Lee, daughter Marilyn Lee, and Fire Plan (NFP) to areas designated as and Gantt, where he became a Partner in eight grandchildren. A family oriented man, ‘‘wildland/urban interface,’’ the critical zones 1948. For the past 54 years he has been with Billy enjoyed fishing, gardening and particu- that are of the highest risk to people, property the firm now known as Ramsay, Bridgeforth, larly loved cookouts. Billy Lee was loved and and water supplies, by redirecting NFP fund- Harrelson & Starling, where he continues to well respected by everyone that knew him. He ing and hazardous fuels reduction projects serve as ‘‘Of Counsel.’’ He was elected Presi- will be dearly missed by his family, the com- through state selection panels. dent of Simmons First National Bank in 1970 munity, and by those who fought alongside and served as Chairman and CEO from 1973– him in the labor movement. A general consensus exists today that 1983. He currently serves as Chairman of the thinning our forests—by controlled bums or f Executive Committee of Simmons First Na- mechanical means—will lessen the likelihood tional Corporation. He is the only person in the FOREST RESTORATION AND FIRE of unusually severe fires. However, the Bush state’s history to have served as President of RISK REDUCTION ACT Administration contends that to facilitate such the Arkansas Bar Association and the Arkan- thinning projects, the environmental laws and sas Bankers Association. HON. TOM UDALL procedures for public comment and participa- Louis Ramsay was recently honored with an OF NEW MEXICO tion are obstacles that must be removed. I be- induction into the Arkansas Business Hall of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lieve that this contention is incomprehensible Fame, and I cannot think of a more worthy and conceptually flawed. Thursday, February 27, 2003 businessman for this distinction. Ramsay has The exemption of fire-risk reduction projects made it a personal mission to use his standing Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I from environmental review, public comments in the business community to better the entire rise today to introduce the Forest Restoration and administrative appeals, circumvents es- community. He has worked to improve the and Fire Risk Reduction Act, a bill based upon tablished policy of public participation, an im- state’s higher education system through serv- the collaboration with my colleague and cous- portant aspect of our democratic process for ice to the University of Arkansas’s campuses, in, Representative MARK UDALL of Colorado. making decisions affecting public lands. Fur- including Pine Bluff. He has served as Presi- In the 134 million-acre interior West, sci- thermore, excluding public comment would not dent of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, entific assessments indicate that in pre-indus- assist in developing sound forest manage- the Pine Bluff Rotary Club, Fifty for the Future trial times, 50 to 80 million acres burned per ment. The bill we are introducing today main- of Pine Bluff, and countless other organiza- year. In the 1900’s, however, fire suppression tains these sound principles of law and public tions aimed at improving the quality of life in became federal policy. A century of fire sup- policy, and makes some relatively innocuous the area. pression, excessive logging and overgrazing procedural concessions that can expedite the If we can learn one lesson from the exem- of livestock has led, in many areas, to over- process of resolving appeals. plary life and career of Louis Ramsay, it is the stocked forests of second-growth trees. These value of service. He has served the commu- forests are extremely susceptible to the dam- I anticipate that collaboration between state and federal land managers, and local and trib- nity of Pine Bluff and the state of Arkansas, he aging effects of high-intensity fire. has served our country with distinction in In terms of resource damage, catastrophic al communities in both decision and imple- mentation activities may contribute to the de- World War II as a pilot in the D-Day invasion wildfire affects our forest’s ecosystems by de- of Normandy, and he has served his family stroying critical habitat, eroding soil, changing velopment of cost-effective restoration activi- ties, empower diverse organizations to imple- and his neighbors as well. I thank Mr. Ramsay air temperature, moisture content and produc- for his commitment to improving our state, and tivity, while at the same time, facilitating the ment activities that value local and traditional knowledge, build ownership and civic pride, I congratulate him on this prestigious distinc- spread of invasive weeds and non-native tion. plants, and generating air pollution. This mat- and ensure healthy, diverse, and productive f ter is complicated further by rising fiscal costs forests and watersheds. Such collaboration that force the increased population and devel- would result in the efficient restoration of A SALUTE TO THE GREAT LAKES opment of ‘‘wildland/urban’’ interface areas. In areas distressed by wildfires and help protect NAVY BANDSMEN recent years, the Forest Service generally has our homeowners and businesses from future expended $500–600 million annually in fire losses. HON. BOBBY L. RUSH preparedness, suppression, and rehabilitation. I believe, as all of us from the western OF ILLINOIS Within the past last three years, however, over United States would likely agree, that it is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a billion dollars have been spent. much better to support proactive preventative Inseparably related to current forest man- maintenance programs to reduce fire risks Thursday, February 27, 2003 agement practices is the issue of pervasive than it is to wait to do something once a fire Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I come before the drought. As we all know, our nation has been occurs. We need legislation that will reduce House Chamber this evening pleased and suffering from severe drought conditions for the potential for catastrophic fires and protect honored to salute the over five thousand Afri- several years now, and so far this year proves our communities, and aid in the restoration of can American musicians who, during World to be no different. Rain and snowfall in New lands that may meet the same unfortunate War II, played in the band of the Great Lakes Mexico and many of our western states is to fate as did those in the Cerro Grande blaze. Naval Base in Illinois. These highly talented date far below averages. As a result of the The ‘‘Forest Restoration and Fire Risk Reduc- musicians played an important part in our na- continuing drought in the west, we have also tion Act’’ will accomplish these common goals. tion’s history and this weekend, many of them

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.082 E27PT1 E332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 will be reuniting for the first time in over fifty INTRODUCTION OF THE CLEAN The essence of the Supreme Court’s opin- years. WATER AUTHORITY RESTORA- ion is that when Congress used the term ‘‘nav- If you were black and in the Navy before TION ACT OF 2003 igable waters’’ in the Clean Water Act, Con- 1942, the only service you could render is that gress intended that there be some nexus to of mess attendant or steward. These positions HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR actual navigation and commerce. Congress, in were lowly and limited. So, in an effort to ele- OF MINNESOTA the Clean Water Act, was very deliberate and vate their position and further integrate Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES careful to define ‘‘navigable waters’’ as, ‘‘the ica’s armed forces, then President Franklin waters of the United States, including the terri- Thursday, February 27, 2003 Delano Roosevelt recruited and trained black torial seas.’’ Likewise, the legislative history musicians for service in a Naval band. These Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, today I am and court decisions prior to SWANCC have men became the members of the Great Lakes introducing legislation to restore protection given the term ‘‘navigable waters’’ the broad- Band. from destruction and pollution to all of the Na- est possible interpretation. During the war, these extraordinary musi- tion’s waters, including wetlands. This bill will The proposed legislation will eliminate the cians traveled around the country lifting the amend the Clean Water Act to reestablish the use of the term ‘‘navigable waters’’ throughout spirits of servicemen and civilians with their original intent of Congress in that 1972 law to the Clean Water Act and replace it with ‘‘wa- melodies. In fact, it has been said that there restore and maintain the chemical, physical, ters of the United States.’’ A definition of wa- has never been so many good musicians at and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters. ters of the United States also would be added any one place, at any one time, as there were In January 2001, the Supreme Court issued to mean coastal waters, territorial seas, all at Great Lakes. an opinion that denies federal Clean Water interstate and intrastate bodies of water (in- In spite of their committed and unprece- Act protection for thousands of acres of waters cluding tributaries) to the full extent that they dented service to our country, there is little that serve as habitat for migratory birds. Con- are subject to the power of Congress under awareness of their contributions and acknowl- gress must approve this bill to overturn that the Constitution; specifically including a river, edgments have been few. Mr. Speaker, that is decision—the Solid Waste Agency of Northern stream, lake, natural pond, mudflat, sandflat, why, especially as we come to the end of Cook County v. Army Corps of Engineers (The wetland, slough, prairie pothole, wet meadow, Black History Month, I believe it is highly ap- SWANCC case). This case was decided 5–4 playa lake, natural pond, and an impoundment propriate, to ask my colleagues to join me in contrary to the intent of Congress and against to any of these waters. The proposed defini- a salute to these extraordinary veterans. Their the grain of nearly 30 years of judicial and ad- tion is a combination of long-standing interpre- contributions are far-reaching, long-lasting, ministrative precedent. tations of jurisdiction by the Environmental and worthy of our praise. Unfortunately, since the Court’s decision, Protection Agency and the Corps of Engineers the Administration has done nothing to rectify prior to the January 2001 decision. The bill re- f this misguided and misinformed undermining stores Clean Water Act authority; the bill does of Federal protections over waters of the not expand that authority. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. United States, including wetlands. Where the MEMORIAL Trout Unlimited, National Audubon Society, environmentally responsible position to limit National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club, the impact on our nation’s environment would American Rivers, Clean Water Network, Nat- HON. DIANE E. WATSON have been to narrowly interpret the SWANCC ural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice, OF CALIFORNIA decision and to support Congressional action Defenders of Wildlife, U.S. Public Interest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to overturn this decision, the Administration Group, Association of State Floodplain Man- has, instead, proposed to explore amending Thursday, February 27, 2003 agers, The Ocean Conservancy, the Izaak its rules and regulations to expand the list of Walton League of America, and Clean Water Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to en- waters not covered by the Clean Water Act. Network support this legislation. courage my colleagues to cosponsor a bill I Instead of supporting efforts to correct the f have introduced today, which will extend the damage, the Administration’s action continues authority to construct a memorial to Rev. Mar- the abandonment of at least one-fifth of the MILITARY RETIREE DISLOCATION tin Luther King, Jr. here in our nation’s capital. nation’s waters. This is unconscionable. ASSISTANCE ACT I must commend Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Until the Supreme Court’s decision in the Incorporated, of which Dr. King was a mem- SWANCC case, section 404 of the Clean HON. WALTER B. JONES ber, for their tireless efforts in bringing this Water Act served as the primary federal pro- OF NORTH CAROLINA project to fruition. In 1996, Congress author- tection for wetlands that serve important habi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ized the fraternity to establish a foundation to tat, flood control and water quality improve- manage the fundraising and design of a me- ment functions. In the absence of section 404 Thursday, February 27, 2003 morial to Dr. King. Alpha Phi Alpha accom- protection, small, isolated waters, including Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, plished both tasks by launching the Martin Lu- wetlands, could be filled or drained without re- I rise today to reintroduce a common sense ther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foun- gard to the impact on the environment or piece of legislation to help our military per- dation Fund, Incorporated and developing and human needs. sonnel preparing to retire. As my colleagues appropriate design. The Supreme Court has adopted a very nar- know, service members and their families will The site for the monument covers four acres row reading of the intent of Congress in draft- move many times in a typical military career. on the Tidal Basin between the Presidents ing the Clean Water Act and has determined These permanent changes of station or PCS Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Dr. Martin that protection of small water bodies is beyond often involve considerable additional expense, Luther King, Jr. will be the first African Amer- the reach of the Act. As is stated in the dis- including the loss of rental deposits, con- ican honored as such on the Mall of the na- senting opinion, ‘‘the Court takes an unfortu- necting and disconnecting utilities, and wear tion’s capital. Similar to the everlasting work nate step that needlessly weakens our prin- and tear on household goods. and message of Dr. King, the memorial will cipal safeguard against toxic water.’’ I agree To help defray these additional costs, Con- last in perpetuity. and would further observe that the Court’s de- gress in 1955 adopted the payment of a spe- Mr. Speaker, it is long overdue that a monu- cision opens an opportunity for waters across cial allowance—a dislocation allowance. This ment is raised to honor the life and legacy of the Nation to be destroyed and degraded— was done to recognize that duty station Dr. King. He made an enormous impact on and one which this Administration is all too changes and resultant household relocations America’s collective moral fiber like no other willing to exploit. are due to the personnel management deci- human being. His principles of non-violence A bedrock objective of the Federal Water sions of the armed forces and not the indi- are universal and helped millions of people to Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 vidual service members. This amount was in- overcome what seemed like insurmountable was to restore and maintain the chemical, creased in 1986 and again in recent years. obstacles. It is fitting that his image be placed physical, and biological integrity of the Na- This is an important benefit for our military in the nation’s capitol and enjoy the same sta- tion’s waters. The legislative history and the members. tus and significance as others who have left statutory language of the Clean Water Act However, as important as this benefit is, an indelible imprint on our nation and the make it abundantly clear that Congress in- there is a category of service members who world. tended the broadest possible constitutional in- are not eligible to receive the dislocation al- I encourage my colleagues to cosponsor terpretation for the provisions of this lowance—the military retiree. This is despite this measure. precedent- setting law. the fact a vast number are subject to the

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The world is a much better place because by naming a San Diego Post Office in his When active duty military members retire of Rev. Medlock. His faith and humanity have honor. they must often seek employment not knowing influenced all who know him. I congratulate f what opportunities exist in the civilian world, Rev. Medlock for all the good he has done NO SUPPORT FOR MIGUEL where those opportunities are located, what and wish him the best in the years to come. ESTRADA NOMINATION the pay will be, or what possibilities are avail- f able for spousal employment. They are some- SPEECH OF times faced with the prospective employers HONOR CESAR CHAVEZ: A who offer less wages knowing they are in re- FIGHTER FOR ALL AMERICANS HON. JIM RYUN ceipt of retirement pay, and falsely believing OF KANSAS that retirees don’t need the same salary as ci- HON. BOB FILNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vilians for the same position. Additionally, the OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, February 25, 2003 new retiree will have to meet the same finan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise cial demands for mortgages, insurance, taxes, Thursday, February 27, 2003 today to note that the other body has not and food but on a smaller income. acted on the judicial nomination of Mr. Miguel For those reasons, I am reintroducing the Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- troduce H.R. 963, legislation to rename the Estrada. Military Retiree Dislocation Assistance Act. The constitution provides that the other This legislation would help ease the transition Southeastern Post Office, in San Diego, Cali- fornia, the ‘‘Cesar E. Chavez Post Office.’’ body has the power to approve the President’s into retirement by amending 37 USC 407 to choice of judges. This system has worked authorize the payment of a dislocation allow- In San Diego, as well as across the Nation, the name Cesar Chavez symbolizes dignity, since the inception of our nation. But now the ance to all members of the armed forces retir- other body is being stopped from exercising its ing or transferring to an inactive duty status admiration, and devotion to equality and human rights. This man dedicated his life to power to confirm or not confirm Mr. Estrada. such as the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Re- In fact, they are conducting a filibuster to keep serve. The vast majority of these new retirees ameliorating human rights in our country. In the 1950s and 60s, when minorities were a confirmation vote from taking place. have given our Nation over 20 years of dedi- To have a legislative body that is simply cated service. They have helped protect the given little or no respect or rights, Cesar Cha- vez cleared the path for equality. afraid to vote is not good for democracy. What very freedoms we all hold dear. Rather than do they fear? Is Mr. Estrada unfit? If so, they simply pushing them out the door upon retire- In the early 1950s, after fighting in World War II, Chavez began his involvement in bat- should simply vote ‘‘no.’’ ment, we should reward their service by pro- In America, even our suspected criminals tling racial and economic discrimination viding modest assistance for their final change are guaranteed due process under law and a against Chicanos. As his attention and per- of station move. That is exactly what Military speedy trial. But Mr. Estrada, who the Amer- sonal interest focused on the poor working Retiree Dislocation Assistance Act does. ican Bar Association gave its highest rating conditions of farm workers, he realized that his In closing Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if and who has a top-notch record of fairness dream was to start an organization to aid I did not acknowledge the Fleet Reserve As- and respect for the law,, is left to languish sociation for their outstanding work on this ini- these workers. Having been a farm worker himself, he was without even a hearing. tiative. I am an honorary shipmate of the FRA I urge the American people to call their Sen- far too familiar with the inhumane working and proud to be so because of their steadfast ators and tell them to give Estrada an up-or- conditions farm workers were forced to en- commitment to the men and women of the down vote. They deserve nothing less than dure. In 1962, he founded the National Farm military services, in particular the Navy, Marine open and fair action. Workers Association (NFWA), and in 1965, Corps and Coast Guard family. FRA spent f considerable time and effort towards the intro- the NFWA joined an AFL–CIO sponsored duction and reintroduction of the Military Re- union boycott against major table and wine INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR tiree Dislocation Assistance Act and I look for- grape growers. Through this five year long, MINIMUM WAGE ACT ward to continuing our work together to see successful boycott that rallied millions of sup- this important legislation enacted. porters, the NFWA merged with the AFL–CIO HON. GEORGE MILLER union and formed the United Farm Workers f OF CALIFORNIA (UFW).2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE REMARKABLE CA- From the beginning, the UFW followed the REER OF THE REV. WOODROW principals of nonviolence practiced by Gandhi Thursday, February 27, 2003 MEDLOCK and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He organized Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. peaceful demonstrations to bring attention to Speaker, today I am honored to be joined by HON. BART GORDON the farm worker’s conditions. His slogan, Si se 73 of my colleagues in introducing legislation OF TENNESSEE puede!, Yes, we can!, became known world- to increase the minimum wage. The legislation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wide. that we are introducing today provides for a National attention to the farm workers came $1.50 increase in the minimum wage, in two Thursday, February 27, 2003 in 1968 when Senator Robert Kennedy visited steps. Our bill raises the minimum wage from Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Cesar Chavez in California after Chavez led a its current level of $5.15 per hour to $5.90 recognize the remarkable career of the Rev. 25 day fast. Kennedy was right when he sixty days after enactment and raises it again Woodrow Medlock. He has preached the gos- called Cesar ‘‘one of the heroic figures of our to $6.65 one year thereafter. In addition, the pel for nearly seven decades and continues to time.’’ legislation extends the applicability of the min- spread God’s word with tireless dedication. Cesar continued to organize boycotts and imum wage to the U.S. Commonwealth of the Rev. Medlock is an inspiration in my home- strikes around the world against table grape Northern Mariana Islands. Our bill is identical town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His ministry growers in California. His efforts paid off to legislation introduced in the other body by has touched many lives and spanned many when, in 1975, growers supported then Cali- the Democratic Leader, Mr. DASCHLE, and 34 communities. He has founded several local fornia Governor Jerry Brown’s collective bar- of his colleagues. churches and has pastored at many others gaining law for farm workers, the 1975 Agricul- The minimum wage has not increased from across the Middle Tennessee region. He has tural Labor Relations Act. its present level of $5.15 since 1997. A min- also been involved in the founding of a school Cesar Chavez is remembered today for his imum wage worker who works 40 hours a and a children’s home, as well as other worthy continual efforts and dedication to justice and week, fifty-two weeks a year earns $10,712— organizations. equality. As Cesar said, ‘‘There are many rea- almost $7,500 below the poverty level for a Rev. Medlock shows no signs of slowing sons why a man does what he does. To be family of four, more than $4,300 less than the down, either, as he will turn 90 years young himself he must be able to give it all. If a lead- poverty level for a family of three, and $1,200

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less than the poverty level for a family of two. Session of the 108th Congress. It is time to would like to place it in the RECORD at this The real value of the minimum wage today is reinstate the pilot providing vocational training time, Mr. Speaker. 30 percent below its peak in 1968 and 19 per- to certain pension recipients rather than re- CANADIAN COURTS COVER UP INDIAN cent below where it stood in 1981 at the start quiring these veterans to rely solely on the VA COMPLICITY IN BOMBING of the Reagan Administration. Even if the min- pension program and health care system for REYAT PLEA MATCHES RCMP STORY SUGGESTED imum wage is increased to $6.65 by 2004, the the remainder of their lives. I believe the pilot IN 1985 QUESTIONING real value of the minim wage will still be below program indeed will furnish data showing that WASHINGTON, DC., Feb. 12, 2003.—The re- its 1981 level. However, by enacting this legis- many of these veterans desire independence cent plea bargain by Inderjit Singh Reyat in lation we will restore purchasing power to min- from, not dependence on, the current non- the 1985 Air India crash is the result of a con- certed Indo-Canadian effort to cover up the imum wage workers, better enabling them to service-connected pension program. Indian government’s own responsibility for support themselves and their families and to f this atrocity that killed 329 innocent people, more fully participate in our economy. said Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of Raising the minimum wage to $6.65 will lift CANADIAN PLEA IN AIR INDIA the Council of Khalistan, which leads the the wages of seven million low-wage workers. CASE COVERS UP GOVERNMENT Sikh Nation’s struggle for independence. While women makeup less than half of the INVOLVEMENT The book Soft Target, written by respected workforce, sixty-one percent of the workers Canadian journalists Zuhair Kashmeri of the who will benefit from a minimum wage in- Toronto Globe and Mail and Brian HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS McAndrew of the Toronto Star, clearly es- crease are women. One-third of the affected OF NEW YORK tablished that the lndian government is re- workers who benefit from a minimum wage in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsible for the bombing. The book quotes crease are African American or Hispanic, Thursday, February 27, 2003 an investigator from the Canadian Security though those groups together make up less Investigative Service (CSIS) who said, ‘‘If than a quarter of the workforce. A minimum Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, recently, the Ca- you really want to clear up the incidents wage increase is especially beneficial to work- nadian courts accepted a plea bargain from quickly, take vans down to the Indian High ers in low-wage industries and occupations, Inderjit Singh Reyat in a case related to the Commission and the consulates in Toronto including those employed in sales, service, bombing of an Air India jet in 1985 that killed and Vancouver, load up everybody and take them down for questioning. We know it and and food preparation, and especially those in 329 people. The plea covers up the clear and they know it that they are involved.’’ retail trade. strong evidence that the Indian government Mere hours after the incident, while the A $1.50 increase in the minimum wage will itself blew up the airplane. CSIS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Po- add $3,000 to the annual income of full-time The book Soft Target, written by Canadian lice were still retrieving the passenger list minimum wage workers. For a low-income journalists Zuhair Kashmeri of the Toronto stored in the Air India computer, Indian family of three, $3000 means 15 months of Globe and Mail and Brian McAndrew of the Consul General Surinder Malik called the groceries, 7 months of utilities, or tuition for a Toronto Star, shows that the story agreed to Globe and Mail to tell them to look for an ‘‘L. Singh’’ on the passenger manifest. How community college degree. Enacting this legis- by Mr. Reyat matches a story first suggested could Malik have known this? ‘‘L. Singh’’ lation will restore purchasing power to min- in 1985 by the Royal Canadian Mounted Po- turned out to be a Sikh named Lal Singh. imum wage workers and better enable them to lice (RCMP). A Sikh named Lal Singh reported Lal Singh told an Indian newspaper that he support themselves, their families and the that he was offered ‘‘two million dollars and was offered ‘‘$2 million and settlement in a economy. Work should pay. No one who settlement in a nice country’’ for false testi- nice country’’ to testify falsely against the works for a living should have to live in pov- mony in the case. He turned down that offer. three individuals that Canada has charged erty. There are some questions about whether the with the bombing, an offer he refused. Curi- Mr. Speaker, a fair increase in the minimum ously, Consul General Malik knew more de- evidence in Reyat’s first trial was valid, ac- tails about the case than the police did. wage is long overdue. The failure of Congress cording to the National Post. Malik had pulled his wife and daughter off to increase the minimum wage is driving more Canadian Member of Parliament David the flight suddenly, claiming that his daugh- and more working families into poverty. We Kilgour wrote a book called Betrayal: The Spy ter had a paper to write for school. A Cana- owe it to them and to the Nation to act quickly Canada Abandoned about a Polish-Canadian dian auto dealer who was a friend of Malik’s on this legislation. double agent who was approached by the In- cancelled his reservation on the flight at the last minute, as well. So did Siddhartha f dian government to carry out a second bomb- Singh, head of North American Affairs for INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT FOR ing. Soft Target shows that the Indian Consul external relations in New Delhi. In addition H.R. 966, DISABLED VETERANS’ General in Toronto knew more than the RCMP the sister-in-law of the head of the Canadian RETURN-TO-WORK ACT OF 2003 and the Canadian Security Investigative Serv- wing of Dal Khalsa cancelled her reserva- ice (CSIS) in the early hours of the investiga- tions. Dal Khalsa is a political party formed tion. Why did his daughter and wife, a friend by Zail Singh, who was President of India HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. of his who was an auto dealer, and the direc- when Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister. OF SOUTH CAROLINA tor of North American operations for the Indian How did all these people affiliated with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indian government come to cancel their res- government all cancel their reservations on ervations at the last minute? Thursday, February 27, 2003 the doomed flight at the last minute, Mr. The story told in court in connection with Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Speaker? Inderjit Singh Reyat’s plea bargain matches er, today on behalf of Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. Even if the Indian government’s story that a in significant detail the story pressed upon SMITH, and Mr. EVANS, I am introducing H.R. Sikh carried the bomb onto the plane is true, him at the time of his initial arrest in No- 966, the Disabled Veterans’ Return-to-Work it implicates them. The person they have iden- vember 1985, which he denied. An RCMP tified is associated with a Sikh activist named agent named Glen Rockwell told Reyat that Act of 2003. This bill reinstates a VA pilot pro- he could get off the hook if he said that oth- gram which expired on December 31, 1995. Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan, who was identified in ers hatched the bombing plot and sought his H.R. 966 would ensure the availability of vo- the book Chakravyuh: Web of Indian Secu- assistance and that he didn’t know what he cational training to newly eligible VA non- larism as someone who has been supported was doing. Reyat replied ‘‘I didn’t help kill- service-connected pension recipients. The pro- by the Indian government and has worked at ing those people. No way.’’ He said that gram, open to those veterans age 45 years or its behest, including cooperating with them on Talwinder Singh Parmar, who has since been younger, would provide disabled pension re- the attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar murdered by the Indian police, wanted to in June 1984. Thus, even the Indian govern- send some kind of explosive device to India. cipients the opportunity to receive training in These details match the ‘‘statement of order to return to the job market. There are ment’s own version of the story places the facts’’ at Reyat’s trial. many ways our veterans can and do con- blame squarely on the Indian government. The Indian Consul General planted a story tribute to the economy. Those veterans receiv- Back on July 26, 1992, the, India Monitor in the Globe and Mail claiming that Reyat ing nonservice-connected pension are in effect reported the arrest in Bombay of a Sikh was given a parcel to carry onto the flight by discouraged from seeking employment be- named Manjit Singh in connection with the Air Jagdev Nijjar, whose brother was in the cause of the needs-based structure of VA’s India case. The RCMP, however, said it knew inner circle of Jagjit Singh Chohan, who of no Manjit Singh and he was not a suspect. claims to be a Khalistani leader, but who Pension Program, whereby every dollar they was exposed in the book Chakravyuh: Web of earn is offset from the amount of monthly pen- The Indian government has been desperately Indian Secularism by Professor Gurtej Singh sion they receive. trying to pin its crime on the Sikhs for years. IAS in letters showing that he connived with Mr. Speaker, I expect the Veterans’ Affairs The Council of Khalistan has issued an ex- the Indian government in planning the at- Committee to consider this bill during the 1st cellent press release on the Reyat case. I tack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

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In his book Betrayal: Providing tax incentives for new renewable The Spy That Canada Forgot, he writes power production can make the difference. SPEECH OF about a Canadian-Polish double agent who The Hunter-Udall bill also offers incentives was introduced to Indian government agents. for smaller power systems, particularly those They asked him to join in their plot to carry not connected to the grid, as these systems HON. SAM FARR out a second bombing of an Air India jet, are unlikely to get an effective stimulus from OF CALIFORNIA telling him that ‘‘the first one worked so well.’’ the production tax credit. Under current law, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The evidence clearly continues to show the production tax credit does not apply to off- that the Indian regime blew up its own air- grid systems, and it is complex for a small Wednesday, February 26, 2003 liner to damage the Sikh freedom move- farm or business to use. To address such situ- ment,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘This is consistent ations, our legislation would make a 20 per- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- with the pattern of Indian government ef- cent investment tax credit available to all small knowledge the efforts of the Japanese, Ger- forts to protect its tyrannical rule over the renewable technologies as an alternative. man, and Italian American communities in minorities of South Asia’’ Investment in new renewable power is good educating the public about their experiences The government of India has murdered during World War II. I also commend my col- over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, more than for the economy and the environment, and 200,000 Christians since 1948, over 85,000 Mus- studies show that providing these tax incen- league, Rep. MICHAEL HONDA, for his efforts in lims in Kashmir since 1988, and tens of thou- tives will spur new investment without cutting redressing the mistreatment of many American sands of Tamils, Assamese, Manipuris, Dalits Treasury revenues. The Hunter-Udall bill ethnic groups during this period and specifi- (the aboriginal people of the subcontinent), makes good sense. cally for sponsoring H. Res. 56, the Day of and others. Last March, the Indian govern- I look forward to working with my colleague Remembrance Resolution. ment murdered 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in Gu- and with Congress to get this sensible legisla- Today we reflect upon the forced internment jarat, according to the newspaper The Hindu. tion passed. Over 52,000 Sikhs are being held as political of thousands of American citizens during prisoners. The Indian Supreme Court called f World War II. On February 19, 1942, Presi- the Indian government murders of Sikhs HONORING THE CITY OF FAYETTE- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ On October 7, 1987, VILLE, NC AND THE FESTIVAL Order 9066, which authorized the Secretary of the Sikh Nation declared the independence War to incarcerate Japanese Americans in of its homeland, Punjab, Khalistan. No Sikh OF FLIGHT representative has ever signed the Indian designated areas controlled by the military. constitution. The Sikh Nation demands free- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Executive Order 9066 was decreed without dom for its homeland, Khalistan. OF NORTH CAROLINA the issue of formal charges, warrants or trials; ‘‘Only in a free and sovereign Khalistan this presidential decree denied thousands of will the Sikh Nation prosper. In a democ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens the due process of law that is guaran- racy, the right to self-determination is the Thursday, February 27, 2003 sine qua non and India should allow a plebi- teed by the Constitution. Executive Order scite for the freedom of the Sikh Nation and Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, today I have 9066 was born out of the misguided fear that all the nations of South Asia,’’ Dr. Aulakh the privilege of introducing a resolution on be- some Japanese Americans might harbor anti- said. half of the North Carolina’s unanimous, bipar- American sentiment and could possibly threat- f tisan delegation honoring the City of Fayette- en the nation’s security during a time of war. ville and its Festival of Flight Celebration. We The execution of this law devastated the RENEWABLE FUEL EQUITY ACT are introducing this resolution so that all in lives of many Japanese Americans. More than Congress and the entire nation can pay tribute 120,000 Japanese Americans on the West HON. MARK UDALL to this city and its accomplishments. Fayetteville’s Festival of Flight will be the Coast were given one week’s notice and told OF COLORADO to bring only what they could carry before IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES largest public event in the state marking the Wright Brothers’ historic first flight, and it is being forcibly removed from their homes. They Thursday, February 27, 2003 one of only four events nationwide endorsed were then relocated to internment camps Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise as a full partner by the United States Centen- where they lived behind barbed wire and en- to join my colleague Mr. HUNTER of California nial of Flight Commission. The Festival of dured such hardships as inadequate medical in introducing the Renewable Fuel Equity Act. Flight will take place May 16–26, 2003, and it supplies and insufficient food and water. I’m grateful to my colleague for his leadership will feature a weekend arts festival, a military Japanese Americans were not the only eth- on this issue, and I look forward to working air show at Pope Air Force Base, a general nic group faced with internal prejudice during with him to build bipartisan support for this im- aviation show at Grannis Field and an expo- this period. German and Italian Americans portant legislation. sition with aviation displays and interactive ex- also faced significant intolerance from other We all know we need to expand and diver- hibits depicting the past, present and future of Americans during World War II. sify our production of energy from renewable flight. Prejudice against ethnic Americans still res- resources. The legislation we have introduced Education is a focus of the Festival of Flight, onates today. The events of September 11 today would help us do this by providing tax and the State of North Carolina has developed proved that terrorists threaten our country and incentives for new renewable energy develop- a year-long curriculum to encourage students’ our very way of life. Although some terrorists ment. interest in aviation and flight technology. This may still inhabit our homeland, we cannot Solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and geo- educational focus will culminate with 1,000 threaten the liberty of every Arab-American in thermal energy are each potentially enormous students and teachers being sponsored each order to get to those that would threaten the energy resources. Every state has renewable day for exclusive access to the Festival’s Avia- United States. In this way, the events of No- energy potential. But the various kinds of re- tion Exposition. vember 19, 1941 are with us as much today newable resources are not spread uniformly Mr. Speaker, the Fayetteville Festival of as ever. across the country. Current tax law creates re- Flight is about dreaming big and reaching for gional and technological inequities by failing to the stars. It is a celebration of 12 historic sec- Today is a day of remembrance and a day provide uniform benefits for all renewable en- onds in 1903 that ushered in the era of mod- of reflection. We must reflect upon the atroc- ergy resources. For example, the Section 45 ern aviation. Furthermore, it is a testament to ities committed during World War II, upon the production tax credit enacted in 1992 has the strength of this city, the power of innova- internment of Japanese-Americans and upon spurred significant new investment, but it only tion and the hope for the future. the prejudice many Americans faced during applies to power plants using wind power. I encourage my colleagues to sign on as co- this time. And we must remember and learn That’s why we need to expand this proven sponsors of this important resolution, and I from the mistakes of our past, so that we do incentive to all renewable energy sources. urge this House to pass it soon. not repeat them in the future.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.097 E27PT1 E336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 NASA Dr. Meltzer also served as chairman of the RECOGNITION OF LATINO AND IM- International Financial Institution Advisory MIGRANT WORKERS OF THE HON. NICK LAMPSON Commission, which made a series of rec- PHOENIX PROJECT OF TEXAS ommendations for reform of the International IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and other HON. SILVESTRE REYES Thursday, February 27, 2003 development banks. OF TEXAS He also has testified before Congress many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, after the times, including before the Joint Economic Thursday, February 27, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, it is clear Committee on several occasions. The mem- that we are now very dependent on the Rus- bers of the Joint Economic Committee have Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sian space program as the sole means of sup- benefited from Dr. Meltzer’s expertise over the recognize the many Latino and immigrant port for the Space Station until the Shuttle years, and I also appreciate his serving as a workers of the Phoenix Project. This project fleet returns to service. consultant to our committee. This award from encompassed the restoration of the west front It is certainly conceivable that the Shuttle the American Enterprise Institute to this distin- of the Pentagon. We are all familiar with the fleet could be grounded for some time—after guished scholar is well deserved. horrific event that caused the Pentagon to re- the Challenger accident in 1986, the Space quire reconstruction. Perhaps less known, f Shuttle fleet was grounded for 32 months. though, are the workers who restored the Pen- While the Columbia investigation is moving NATIONAL PEACE CORPS DAY tagon in record time and under budget. When forward, there is always a possibility that the terrorists attacked the United States on Sep- root cause of the accident may never be de- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK tember 11, 2001, they hoped to paralyze our termined with absolute certainty. OF ILLINOIS country with fear, to break our spirit. The In the aftermath of the Columbia accident, it Phoenix Project, however, reflects the exact IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES may be impossible to maintain the Space opposite. Three thousand workers, the major- Shuttle’s viability without help from the Rus- Thursday, February 27, 2003 ity of whom were from Latin America, de- sians. Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, National Peace scended upon the Pentagon with voracious Payments by NASA to Russia to cover the Corps Day, on February 28, recognizes the energy and an unending willingness to help costs of purchasing additional Soyuz and important role the Peace Corps has played rebuild their newly adopted country. Progress vehicles appear to be prohibited over the last 42 years and reaffirms our coun- The work they performed was back-break- under the terms of the Iran Nonproliferation try’s commitment to the mission of the Peace ing: pouring cement, installing plumbing lines, Act of 2000. Corps, as vital today as it was over 40 years and hanging limestone slabs. Many traveled The Iran Nonproliferation Act provides a ago. great distances to the Washington, DC area to narrow exception, allowing the President to re- The first Peace Corps volunteers were sent work, living and sleeping in crowded hotel quest a waiver from Congress only to prevent to Ghana in 1961. When the Peace Corps rooms. Despite these hardships, these work- the imminent loss of life or grievous injury to celebrated its 40th anniversary 2 years ago, ers labored tirelessly around the clock and individuals aboard the International Space Sta- the United States also celebrated an important throughout the weeks. It was evident to all that tion. 40-year relationship with Ghana. Today, the Phoenix Project workers were incredibly But I believe the Administration needs even Ghana is the leading developing nation in proud to be involved in the restoration and more flexibility under the Iran Nonproliferation west Africa, and thousands of Ghanians now renovation of the Pentagon. Their enthusiasm Act of 2000 to cover the costs of additional have personal relationships with Americans was infectious and quickly drove the project to Soyuz and Progress vehicles at this time. which they would not have had without the completion. According to Walker Lee Evey, Therefore, I am introducing legislation today Peace Corps. Program Manager of the Phoenix Project, that amends the Iran Nonproliferation Act of Loret Miller Ruppe, the Director of the ‘‘Workers came to the managers and said, ‘If 2000 to allow NASA to purchase additional Peace Corps under President Ronald Reagan, you’ll tell us to get this building rebuilt in a Soyuz and Progress vehicles if the President was an impressive visionary and leader. She year, we’ll do it. We can do that!’ ’’ And do that notifies Congress they are needed to ensure had the first vision of doubling the number of they did, with determination and pride that is the safety of the crew aboard the International Peace Corps volunteers, In the army, a divi- seldom seen. Space Station and to maintain its operational sion consists of 10,000 soldiers. We now have I myself feel honored to stand here today viability while the Space Shuttle fleet is 12 divisions in the U.S. Army. Loret Ruppe be- and commend their actions. I am also proud to grounded. lieved we should have at least one division in introduce a House Resolution today applaud- The safety of our astronauts should be the Peace Corps. This vision of expanding the ing their efforts, which, is being cosponsored paramount. NASA should not be prevented Peace Corps was renewed by President Clin- by all 20 members of the Congressional His- from doing whatever is necessary to ensure ton and reaffirmed by President Bush. panic Caucus. At a time when many Ameri- that safety is maintained. I want to commend the new direction of the cans are suspicious of immigrants, the Phoe- f Peace Corps for working to recruit not just the nix Project workers put aside hard feelings to DR. ALLAN H. MELTZER HONORED 22-year-old volunteers, but increasing the fully restore this uniquely American symbol. BY RECEPTION OF THE FIRST number of volunteers who are in their forties They serve as a symbol of humanity and IRVING KRISTOL AWARD or fifties and choosing the Peace Corps as hope. Their motivation, devotion, and dis- their second or third career. This new type of cipline should be honored by all Americans. HON. JIM SAXTON volunteer brings years of his or her technical f expertise to places around the globe which OF NEW JERSEY TRIBUTE TO LISA WALLACE need it most. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Peace Corps has successfully altered Thursday, February 27, 2003 its programs and the countries in which it op- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH OF CALIFORNIA Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to erates to adapt to our changing times. Most IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate Dr. Allan H. Meltzer upon receiv- recently the Peace Corps has expanded into ing the first Irving Kristol Award at the annual Central Asia and the Balkans continuously Thursday, February 27, 2003 dinner of the American Enterprise Institute working to improve the lives of countless peo- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise (AEI) last night. Dr. Meltzer’s insightful lecture ple, while also working to improve U.S. rela- today to say goodbye to a long-term staff on international economics and the role of the tions with these emerging democracies. member and good friend, Lisa Wallace, who is United States in world affairs immediately fol- National Peace Corps Day recognizes all moving on to work for the House Resource lowed an historic address by President Peace Corps volunteers, past and present. I Committee. This is an enormous loss for me George W. Bush. would like to express my gratitude to those and my staff because Lisa has been with me Dr. Meltzer was recognized for his important who have served overseas, committing 2 for nine years—beginning with my congres- contributions to monetary economics, eco- years of their life to their country and to de- sional campaign in 1994. nomic history, and political theory. He has re- mocracy around the world. I would specifically Throughout my years as a member of Con- cently written a well-received and definitive like to recognize the 38 current volunteers gress, Lisa has always gone above and be- history of the first several decades of the Fed- from my district who are serving in six con- yond her job responsibilities. As my Adminis- eral Reserve System. tinents around the globe. trative Assistant, she has not only provided

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.101 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E337 advice and kept me on schedule—she has ship. She has taken the lead on difficult issues CELEBRATING THE PROMOTION OF been a confidant and a friend. and projects in both her professional life and MAJOR SEBASTIAN ‘‘MIKE’’ Lisa first began working with me in the San her volunteer service. Her dedication is a CONVERTINO III TO THE RANK Joaquin Valley of California. She and I initially credit to this Nation and to her community. OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL spent our time out on the campaign trail driv- ing from meeting to meeting and event to f HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT event. I noticed right away that Lisa was intu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF NEW YORK itive and able to catch on quickly to what was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES going on around her. This, of course, was crit- Thursday, February 27, 2003 ical during the campaign. HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL Lisa was her in D.C. with me when I signed OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the Contract With America. During that trip, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor and congratulate one of my constitu- thought at times that she was unhappy. Lisa Thursday, February 27, 2003 ents, Major Sebastian ‘‘Mike’’ Convertino III.’’ later told me she was simply overwhelmed Major Convertino will be promoted to the rank Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, I with D.C., but excited about the prospect of of Lieutenant Colonel on February 28 at a was absent for votes on Tuesday, February 25 living in this city where people live and ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Pen- and Wednesday, February 26, 2003, as a re- breathe politics. It was only the beginning of tagon. sult of the passing of my mother, Mrs. Elea- her Washington, D.C. journey. Major Convertino, who hails from my home- During one of the most difficult times in my nore Hoeffel. Had I been present, I would town of New Hartford, NY, has enjoyed a suc- life, when I learned my father passed away, have cast my votes as follows: Rollcall vote cessful and meritorious career in the United Lisa was there to comfort me. On a lighter No. 33, ‘‘aye’’; Rollcall vote No. 34, ‘‘aye’’; States Air Force. Currently assigned to the note, she suffered through my single life until Rollcall vote No. 35, ‘‘aye’’; and Rollcall vote Command, Control, Communications, and I met my beloved wife, Ethie. She was there No. 36, ‘‘aye’’. Computer Systems Directorate Joint Staff at when I got married and celebrated with Ethie f the Pentagon, he began his career in the Air and I when our son, King, was born. Lisa is Force as a ROTC cadet at Union College in and will continue to be an important part of my PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUNSHINE Schenectady. He received his Bachelor’s de- life. CLOUD SMITH gree in Electrical Engineering and Computer In closing, I am touched to have Lisa Wal- Science, and began an exciting and praise- lace—one of the most reliable, loyal and trust- HON. SCOTT McINNIS worthy career in the Armed Forces. worthy people I know—be a part of my team OF COLORADO Major Convertino has been decorated with a for the past nine years. I wish Lisa all the best IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES series of impressive awards, including: Meri- in her bright future. torious Service Medal, Air Force Commenda- Thursday, February 27, 2003 f tion Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed HONORING SUZY MEYER pride that I rise today to honor the memory of Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Sunshine Cloud Smith of Mancos, Colorado Medal, and NATO Service Medal. HON. SCOTT McINNIS for her lifetime of dedication to the Southern I am proud to have such a dedicated and OF COLORADO Ute Tribe. Sunshine was a leader, a veteran, talented individual hail from my district. Major IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a tribal councilor, a spiritual mentor, and a Convertino represents the kind of outstanding Thursday, February 27, 2003 teacher to everyone who she touched in life. individuals that man our Armed Forces. I wish Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to It is truly an honor to recognize her accom- Mike, his wife Kimberly, and their daughter Al- take this opportunity to recognize Suzy Meyer plishments before this body of Congress and exandra a great deal of success and all the for her leadership and service to her South- this Nation. best for the future. western Colorado community. Suzy serves as Sunshine was the granddaughter of Chief On behalf of the 24th District of New York, the editor and general manager of the Cortez Ouray and a relative of Crazy Horse. As a as well as the entire House of Representa- Journal, the culmination of a long career in leader, Sunshine was a visionary and opened tives, congratulations—you have made us all journalism. In addition to being a leader in the many new doors and created wonderful oppor- very proud. business community, Suzy also volunteers her tunities for all women. She went to college at f time for numerous community activities. It is the University of New Mexico, and was mar- PAYING TRIBUTE TO JACKIE truly an honor to acknowledge her accomplish- ried in 1940. Immediately thereafter, Sunshine SCHICK ments before this body of Congress and this served as a surgical technician in the United Nation. States Women’s Army until 1945. HON. SCOTT McINNIS Prior to joining the Journal, Suzy was the Upon her return to the reservation in 1948, OF COLORADO longtime editor of the Mancos Times. At the Sunshine was elected to the Tribal Council IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cortez Journal, Suzy has been instrumental in and served as vice chairman for sixteen years. the planning of the paper’s new state-of-the- Her dedication to the tribal council laid the Thursday, February 27, 2003 art production and office facilities. Taking on foundation for the tribe’s present success. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the business responsibilities of the Journal, Sunshine has received several awards in rec- take this opportunity to recognize Jacquelyn Suzy oversaw the transition to the new facility ognition of her leadership contributions to Col- ‘‘Jackie’’ Mae Schick of Pagosa Springs, Colo- and the expansion of the Journal’s commercial orado and the Southern Ute Tribe. In 1989, rado for her years of dedication as a civil serv- printing business. The Journal now prints the Sunshine was recognized by the Governor of ant to the town of Pagosa Springs. Durango Herald and other area publications, Colorado for her political and cultural contribu- Jackie has given generous amounts of her and Suzy serves as an officer of the Colorado tions to the State. In 1999, Sunshine received time and energy over the years as a leader in Press Association. For her efforts, she re- the Western heritage Service Award from the her community. She has served the Town of ceived the 2002 Chamber of Commerce Cit- Durango Pro Rodeo series. Moreover, she Pagosa Springs both as Town Clerk and with izen of the Year Award. was a founding member of the Southern Ute the Pagosa Springs Sanitation District, as well As a writer, Suzy has won numerous Committee of Elders. as the Colorado City Clerks Association, the awards and a reputation for addressing seri- Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I International City Clerks Association, and the ous community issues. For the last fourteen pay tribute to the amazing life of Sunshine Chamber of Commerce. years she has coordinated Cortez’s annual Cloud Smith before this body of Congress and Through her work as a mentor, Jackie con- Community Christmas Dinner to ensure that this great Nation. Sunshine was a loving and tributes significantly to the lives of young peo- none of her neighbors must spend Christmas caring mother and grandmother. She passed ple in Pagosa Springs. She has been a mem- hungry or alone. She is an elder of the Monte- down many of the traditions and customs of ber of Eastern Star for forty years and even zuma Valley Presbyterian Church and has the Southern Utes, and was a spiritual guide served as Worthy Matron in 1969. And in served on the board of ‘‘Meals on Wheels’’ for for all women of the tribe. Her accomplish- order to further reach out to youth, she has 15 years. ments and contributions have truly made a dif- supported Pagosa Springs’ Youth Recreation Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recog- ference. She will be missed by her family, Program and sponsored the ‘‘Rockies’’ team nize Suzy Meyer for her outstanding citizen- friends and community. for twelve years.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.105 E27PT1 E338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 The Town of Pagosa Springs has been for- PAYING TRIBUTE TO NANCY a real opportunity to send President Bush a ever changed by Jackie’s donation of time and NIXON comprehensive pension security bill he can leadership in these various capacities. Jackie sign into law. We should not have to wait for also supported the 4-H Livestock Auction and HON. SCOTT McINNIS another corporate scandal before we empower worked for the County Extension office as a 4- OF COLORADO workers with new protections that can help H Agent from 1961–1962. In recognition of her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them enhance and protect their retirement se- service, the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of curity. We are committed to addressing the Commerce will present her with a Lifetime Thursday, February 27, 2003 pension security of American workers. Work- Achievement Award. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with pride ers must be fully protected and fully prepared Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recog- that I recognize Mrs. Nancy Nixon of Ouray, with the tools they need to protect and en- nize Jackie Schick for her continuous dedica- Colorado. Mrs. Nixon has helped her commu- hance their retirement savings. tion to the Pagosa Springs community before nity in many ways, and her love for children is The Pension Security Act gives millions of this body of Congress and this great nation. especially evident. She has selflessly devoted Americans new tools to help them better man- Her tireless efforts are to be commended as her time to giving children an opportunity to age and expand their retirement savings. The she sets an example for every community learn for more than twenty years. Pension Security Act gives workers new free- member to follow. Whether Jackie is men- Mrs. Nixon grew up in Kansas City, and dom to diversify contributions of company toring youth, serving her town, or teaching lived in Los Angeles, before she and her hus- stock three years after receiving it in their Secondary School at the Methodist Church, band, John, moved to the beautiful mountain 401(k) accounts; expands worker access to she is making a difference for each and every community of Ouray, Colorado in 1975. Nancy high quality, professional investment advice; citizen of Pagosa Springs. and her husband have two children, both of allows workers to purchase retirement plan- whom are attending college. Since she first ning services with pre-tax dollars; empowers f moved to Ouray more than twenty years ago, workers to hold company insiders accountable Mrs. Nixon has not stopped helping her com- for abuses; and gives workers better informa- CELEBRATING NATIONAL PEACE munity. In 1976, just one year after relocating, tion about their pension plans. It also includes CORPS DAY she was the first president of the Friends of a number of provisions to make it easier for the Library. She organized and chaired var- small businesses to start and maintain pen- HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK ious community events, most notably Ouray sion plans and would further protect rank-and- Days. Now, Nancy and John and are both ac- OF MICHIGAN file employees by ensuring that statutory stock tive with Ouray’s Performing Arts Guild and options will not be subject to payroll taxes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arts Council. Helping in her community seems Last year, the Committee on Education and Thursday, February 27, 2003 to come as second nature to Nancy, from the Workforce and the Subcommittee on Em- Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cel- coaching the Speech Team and working with ployer-Employee Relations held a combined ebrate National Peace Corps Day on February the swimmers, to organizing the community’s total of three hearings over four days to exam- 28, 2003 and to commend the organization parades and rummage sales. ine the collapse of Enron and to examine how Working with children is one of the many and its volunteers for the important work they to better protect pension participants. We things for which Nancy has a special gift. She do around the world. Since 1961, more than heard testimony from Administration officials, has been a teacher in all three levels of 168,000 Americans have taken part in this im- pension experts, and rank-and-file employees. Ouray’s School District. She was originally portant mission to volunteer in 136 countries. One theme that emerged from the testimony hired to teach middle school, but soon after, This mission is important on many levels. was that pension plan participants need more began to teach at the elementary school level The idea of the Peace Corps began in my tools to effectively manage their retirements. as well. Years later, Nancy taught English in home State of Michigan when John F. Ken- Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao stated: the high school, and now she runs the Ouray nedy, campaigning for President, proposed the ‘‘Partnered with the proposed increased ability School Library. Using her position in the li- concept in October of 1960 to a group of col- for workers to diversify out of employer stock, brary as a springboard to help children, Mrs. lege students in Ann Arbor. He wanted to see investment advice services will be more critical Nixon has created KURA, a non-profit radio how many of them would be interested in vol- than ever.’’ We also heard testimony from station broadcast from the school and involv- unteering in developing countries to help in Tom Padgett, a former Enron employee. Dur- ing many students. She has given many hours their progress and development. In March of ing a hearing, Chairman BOEHNER asked Mr. of encouragement and support to the kids 1961, the Peace Corps was established Padgett: ‘‘Did you receive any information, or whom she teaches and helps. through an executive order signed by Presi- as I would describe it, investment education Mr. Speaker, it is with much honor that I dent Kennedy. Today, more than 40 years from your employers or others talking about recognize Mrs. Nancy Nixon before this body later, the Peace Corps remains a vital govern- the need to diversify your account?’’ Padgett of Congress and this nation. Her spirit of car- ment program that helps to forge strong ties responded without hesitation: ‘‘No sir.’’ ing is one that has given many gifts to Colo- with other countries and to promote global rado, and will continue to do so. Ouray is Enron, like most U.S. companies today, did peace. lucky to have such a resource among its citi- not provide its rank-and-file workers with ac- Peace Corps volunteers give much of them- zens. cess to investment advice. The Pension Secu- selves during their assignment, and on a rity Act would fix outdated federal laws to f human level, there can be no greater service allow employers to provide their workers with than helping to improve and making a positive INTRODUCTION OF THE PENSION high-quality, professional investment advice as difference in the lives of others. As a result of SECURITY ACT OF 2003 an employee benefit while making advice pro- Peace Corps volunteer efforts, the ties be- viders personally liable for any advice not pro- tween American citizens and those in host HON. SAM JOHNSON vided in the employee’s best interest. Millions of employees who have seen their 401(k) bal- countries grow and remain strong long after OF TEXAS the Peace Corps assignment has concluded. I ances dwindle might have been able to pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES know of no Peace Corps volunteer who has serve their retirement savings if they’d had ac- returned unchanged or unmoved by the posi- Thursday, February 27, 2003 cess to a qualified adviser who would have tive work they have performed and the won- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, warned them in advance that they needed to derful people they have met. I am pleased today to join Chairman JOHN diversify. In my district, currently four volunteers are BOEHNER in the reintroduction of the Pension I am concerned, as many of my colleagues participating in the Peace Corps. They include: Security Act. Last year, the House acted are, about protecting workers and preparing Ms. Kathryn L. Donahue placed in Lesotho; quickly in the face of corporate scandals to them with the tools they need to protect and Mr. Brent J. Hayduk in the Ukraine; Ms. protect American workers’ pensions by pass- enhance their retirement savings. Congress Maureen A. Magee in Gambia; and Mr. Seth ing the Pension Security Act. Unfortunately, made important steps forward last year with W. Pickens in Haiti. I am so proud of them the Senate did not consider this bill in the last the Sarbanes-Oxley Act regarding corporate and the other volunteers across our nation. To Congress which makes reintroduction nec- governance. That law incorporated two provi- all volunteers, past, present, and future, I say essary. sions from the original version of the Pension thank you for your dedication and for the Pension protection remains a key priority for Security Act dealing with notice and trading honor you all bring to our country. all of us, and with the new Congress, we have during blackout periods.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K27FE8.003 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E339 Congress also passed the Job Creation and the Pension Security Act. One year ago, tisan vote. Current law continues to needlessly Worker Assistance Act (P.L. 107–147) that ex- President Bush sent a clear message to Con- deny rank-and-file workers access to quality panded the interest rate ‘‘window’’ for valu- gress that he is committed to preserving investment advisers to help them make sound ation of current liabilities in defined benefit American workers’ pensions by calling for new investment decisions. The Pension Security plans. Earlier in the 107th Congress, we also safeguards to help workers preserve and en- Act encourages employers to make invest- passed the Pension Security Act and the Re- hance their retirement savings. The House re- ment advice available to their employees and tirement Security Advice Act with bipartisan sponded to the President’s call and passed allows qualified financial advisors to offer in- support. We also passed the landmark re- the Pension Security Act on April 11, 2002 vestment advice only if they agree to act sole- forms authored by my friend and colleague, with strong bipartisan support. Unfortunately, ly in the interests of the workers they advise. ROB PORTMAN, that gave workers more pen- the Senate did not act on the legislation be- The Senate failed to act on this legislation sion portability, faster vesting, and a host of fore adjournment. I am pleased to reintroduce prior to adjournment, though it passed the other needed changes. These measures were his proposal today. House with the support of 64 Democrats. a good start, but we need to do even more for One of the tragic realities of the corporate Lastly, the bill clarifies that companies have American workers. scandals of last year is that it rattled the con- a fiduciary responsibility for workers’ invest- I am proud that we are introducing the Pen- fidence of American workers in the country’s ments during a blackout period. Under current sion Security Act as a bipartisan measure and pension system—a system that by and large law, employers are not responsible for the re- I am hopeful that we can continue to work with has served employees and their families well. sults of workers’ investment decisions. This our Democrat counterparts to reach con- A Pew Research Poll released on February ‘‘safe harbor’’ from liability does not apply dur- sensus on the pension reforms I have just out- 21, 2002 indicated that 77 percent of Ameri- ing a blackout period. Under the Pension Se- lined. The nation’s employer-based pension cans believed the Enron case was an impor- curity Act, employers will be responsible for system is essential to the security of American tant issue, and 47 percent of them believed the consequences of the workers’ inability to workers. We should move quickly to finish the the worst thing about the Enron case by far control their investments if they violate their fi- good work we began last Congress and re- was the employees had lost their retirement duciary in implementing or administering store confidence in our pension system. I urge funds. blackout periods. my colleagues to join with me in helping Even more tragic is the possibility that much Congress has taken some positive steps in America’s workers by supporting the Pension of it could have been avoided. At least some the recent past to update our nation’s pension Security Act. of Enron’s workers might have been able to laws, and this committee has been central to f preserve their nest eggs if Washington had those efforts. Last year, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley bill regarding corporate ac- HONORING JOE KEESEE taken some basic steps to update our nation’s pension laws. We should not have to wait for countability, which incorporated two of the pro- another Enron or WorldCom before providing visions in the Pension Security Act dealing HON. SCOTT McINNIS workers with new protections that can help with notice and trading during blackout peri- OF COLORADO them enhance and protect their retirement se- ods. The House also passed the Pension Se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES curity. curity Act last year by a margin of 255–163, Thursday, February 27, 2003 As more and more employers provide with the strong bipartisan support of 46 Demo- crats. We also passed the landmark reforms Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 401(k) plans to their workers, rank-and-file take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Joe employees are shouldering more of the risk of authored by my friend and colleague, Rep- Keesee for his leadership in Cortez, Colo- their investment. Unfortunately these employ- resentative ROB PORTMAN (R–OH), that gave rado’s business community. In addition to ees rarely have the time or knowledge to ac- workers more pension portability, faster vest- building a successful small business, Joe has tively manage these investments and most ing, and a host of other needed changes. We volunteered his time with a wide range of have no access to quality investment advice passed the Retirement Security Advice Act to community organizations. through their employer. Millions of employees give rank-and-file workers the same access to In 1970, Mr. Keesee bought the former who have seen their 401(k) balances dwindle professional investment advice that wealthy Marsell Motors at the corner of Main and might have been able to preserve their retire- executives have. But in spite of these efforts, Beech streets in Cortez. Over the last thirty- ment savings if they’d had access to a quali- a lot of work still lies ahead. We need to pass two years, Mr. Keesee turned Keesee Motor fied adviser who would have warned them in the remainder of the President’s plan this Company into one of the top dealerships in advance that they needed to diversify. The year. I am optimistic that common ground can be the western United States. Mr. Keesee himself Pension Security Act would fix outdated fed- reached with Democrats because there is bi- has received numerous Ford President’s eral laws and allow employers to provide their partisan support in Congress for the reforms I Awards, and his business was named Cortez workers with high-quality, professional invest- have just outlined. The nation’s private pen- Business of the Year for 2002. ment advice as an employee benefit, but also sion system is essential to the security of A model small businessman, Mr. Keesee includes key safeguards to protect the inter- American workers, retirees, and their families. employs forty-three area residents and was ests of workers and investors. one of the original founders of the Montezuma That is why today, my collegue SAM JOHN- Congress should move decisively to restore County Economic Development Council. He SON (R–TX), chairman of the Employer-Em- worker confidence in the nation’s retirement has been active in a wide range of civic activi- ployee Relations Subcommittee, and I are re- security and pension system, and this reform ties, including the Montezuma County Fair, the introducing the President’s proposal on behalf proposal will do just that. I urge my colleagues Future Farmers of America Scholarship Fund, of America’s workers. Workers must be fully to respond to the needs of America’s workers Partners, the Junior Rodeo, Boy Scouts, protected and fully prepared with the tools by supporting the Pension Security Act. United Way, Race for the Cure, and Toys for they need to protect and enhance their retire- f Tots. ment savings. PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEITH Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recog- Specifically, the Pension Security Act in- PROBST nize Joe Keesee for his service to South- cludes new measures that give employees the western Colorado. His generosity with his time freedom to diversify their portfolio and would HON. SCOTT McINNIS and talent reaches benefits the entire commu- provide them better information about their OF COLORADO nity. His involvement is a credit to small busi- pensions. Under the bill, employees may sell IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nesses. company stocks and diversify into other in- f vestment options after they have worked for Thursday, February 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION OF THE PENSION their employer for three years. In addition, it Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- SECURITY ACT OF 2003 requires companies to give workers quarterly emn heart that I rise today and pay tribute to benefit statements that include information the passing of a Colorado leader by the name, HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER about accounts, including the value of their as- Keith Propst of Merino, Colorado. Keith dedi- sets, their right to diversify, and the impor- cated his life to championing the causes of OF OHIO tance of maintaining a diverse portfolio. America’s farmers and ranchers as the Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition, the Pension Security Act in- dent of the Colorado Farm Bureau and I would Thursday, February 27, 2003 cludes the provisions of the Retirement Secu- like to take this opportunity to recognize his Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I am joined rity Advice Act (H.R. 2269), which passed the life’s accomplishments before this body of today by many of my colleagues in introducing House in November 2001 with a large bipar- Congress and this nation.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.110 E27PT1 E340 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2003 Keith began life on the family ranch, the Bar Larry has proven instrumental in the efforts to PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRED W. Three, which his family started in 1876. Even- protect Mesa Verde National Park. While on KLATT III tually, he took over the ranch where he raised the job, he has responded proactively to se- Simmental cows and grew various crops and vere environmental threats. He also has pro- HON. SCOTT MCINNIS later began serving his fellow farmers and vided leadership and direction to park staff OF COLORADO ranchers in 1950 when he joined the Farm Bu- and fire operations throughout the most se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reau. The respect he developed among his vere fire season in recorded history. Thursday, February 27, 2003 peers led to his election to the Colorado Farm Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand before this Bureau Board of Directors and eventually to body of Congress and this great nation to rec- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Bureau’s presidency where Keith made posi- ognize the honorable leadership of Larry pride that I rise today to recognize Fred W. tive and significant contributions to agriculture, Wiese. His proactive steps made the dif- Klatt III of Durango, Colorado. Mr. Klatt has water, and property rights. Guided by his char- ference in providing for visitor and staff safety, been a dedicated citizen and leader of the Du- acter and common sense, he fought hard for in addition to preserving the cultural, historic, rango community for over 18 years, and it is what he believed in and also generously do- and natural resources we are responsible to my honor to pay tribute to his accomplish- nated his time to the community through his protect. Larry’s contributions have greatly ben- ments before this body of Congress and this role as a 4-H leader, Sunday school teacher, efited the people of his community and I am nation. and youth group leader. I truly admired Keith honored to have this opportunity to represent Fred began his career in public office when for his willingness to stand up for the West, such a fine Coloradan. I wish Larry the best of he was elected to the Durango City Council in stand up for Colorado, and defend the Na- luck with all of his future endeavors. 1984, and was elected Mayor in 1987. Fol- lowing his service to the city, Fred was elected tion’s farmers and ranchers, the stewards of f America’s bounty. La Plata County Commissioner in 1990, and Mr. Speaker, throughout his life, Keith pur- PAYING TRIBUTE TO BLOOMFIELD served the county for over twelve years. While sued a course of honor and distinction and I FIRE DEPARTMENT in office, Fred also dedicated his time to sev- am truly honored to stand before this body of eral civic boards within the community, includ- Congress and this nation and recognize HON. SCOTT McINNIS ing San Juan Forum, La Plata County Hu- Keith’s life and achievements. His dedication OF COLORADO mane Society, Durango Area Chamber Resort to family, friends, and the causes he cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Association, Durango Library Board and the Durango/La Plata County Airport Commission. pioned deserves more than our recognition; it Thursday, February 27, 2003 deserves our admiration. At this time of great Fred has also been active in Durango’s loss, my thoughts and prayers are with Keith’s Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great business community where he was the proud family and friends. We will miss you Keith. pride that I rise today to recognize the City of owner of Klatt Travel, a local travel agency. Bloomfield Fire Department based in New Utilizing his service as a County Commis- f Mexico for their service and dedication during sioner and a small business owner, Fred paid PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARRY T. one of Colorado’s most formidable fire sea- special attention to the concerns of small busi- WIESE sons. Last summer, the Bloomfield Fire De- ness owners and worked tirelessly in advo- partment played an integral role in containing cating the minimization of government, reduc- HON. SCOTT McINNIS the Missionary Ridge forest fire that burned ing costs and becoming fiscally efficient to cre- OF COLORADO over 70,000 acres in Southwestern Colorado, ate a stronger county government. For his sig- nificant contributions and endeavors within the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and today, I would like to pay tribute to their heroic efforts before this body of Congress community, Fred was recognized in 2002 as Thursday, February 27, 2003 and this nation. Durango’s Citizen of the Year. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great When the Missionary Ridge fire first erupted Mr. Speaker, it is with honor that I commend pride that I rise before you today to honor last June, the citizens of the Durango commu- Mr. Fred Klatt before this body of Congress Larry Wiese of Mesa Verde, Colorado. Larry is nity called upon the Bloomfield Fire Depart- and this great nation for his dedication to and the Superintendent of Mesa Verde National ment to protect their loved ones, homes, and leadership of La Plata County and the City of Park and I would like to take this moment to property from what would become the worst Durango. His contributions have greatly bene- pay tribute to his leadership, dedication and fire in the area’s history. The fire began in a fited the people of his community and I am service to the community before this body of ditch beside Missionary Ridge Road just 15 honored to have this opportunity to represent Congress and this nation. miles northeast of Durango and grew to con- such a fine Coloradan. I wish Fred the best of Larry’s leadership abilities allowed him to sume more than 70,000 acres, 56 residences, luck with all of his future endeavors. make many key fire management decisions and 27 outbuildings. f which contributed to the timely and proactive Although the Missionary Ridge fire was a A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING measures that saved our forests. In 2001, devastating reminder of how destructive forest THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE Larry approved an emergency aspect for the fires can be, it also served to remind us of the STATE OF OHIO Chapin Boundary Fuel Break due to seasonal men and women who risk their lives to protect severity, and prevented the fire from spreading their fellow citizens everyday. The Bloomfield to the headquarters area of Mesa Verde Na- Fire Department contributed 1400 man-hours HON. ROBERT W. NEY tional Park. Additionally, he directed fire oper- as they worked for 14 days straight to contain OF OHIO ations to develop Park Evacuation Plan and the fire, relying on 35 firefighters, mostly vol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES performed monthly drills in 2002 before Long unteer. Additionally, the community of Bloom- Thursday, February 27, 2003 Mesa Fire, while insisting that division chiefs field donated more than 16,000 pounds of Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, provide input to this plan to enable it to be supplies to those who were working to contain Whereas, the people of Ohio are com- more successful. the Missionary Ridge Fire. memorating Ohio’s 200th Birthday on March 1, Larry also reviewed and created weekly Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere admiration 2003; and business oversight review for Fire Program that I recognize the Bloomfield Fire Depart- Whereas, they will be celebrating the Bicen- Severity expenditures in 2002 season. He ap- ment before this body of Congress and this tennial in Chillicothe, the original capital of the proved partial park closure, restricting public nation. I want to commend the brave volunteer great state of Ohio; and access to lower Chapin Mesa due to extreme firefighters and their support staff for their de- Whereas, the residents of Ohio have mold- fire danger and public safety considerations. In termination, courage, and resolve during last ed a strong tradition of family values and a order to provide more safety for park visitors, summer’s efforts on Missionary Ridge. Without commitment to a high standard of living for Larry approved construction of a 12-acre safe- the help of this and others, the added devas- Two-Hundred Years; and ty zone near headquarters for fire fighter and tation to our community, environment, and Whereas, Ohio, since its inception, has de- public safety. quality of life would have been unimaginable. veloped into a growing and prosperous com- During many fire suppression operations, Their tireless commitment throughout the fire munity dedicated to its past and future genera- Larry was an active participant. He attended season has served as an inspiration to us all tions; briefings and communicated park priorities and I am honored to pay tribute to their dedi- Therefore, I join with the residents of the such as public and fire fighter safety and the cation and commitment to their neighbors in 18th Congressional District and all of Ohio in protection of cultural and historical resources. Colorado. celebrating the Ohio Bicentennial.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 01:51 Mar 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27FE8.006 E27PT1 February 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E341 TRIBUTE TO MR. LEON EVANS, IN service company. He later worked at Check- ries of bills—a Pantheon of Black Heroes— MEMORIAM Mate Inc., where he provided his services to recognizing the historic achievements and the Monmouth County area until his death. contributions of African Americans. Several of HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. In addition to his work ethic, Mr. Evans pos- these heroes resided and worked in the Har- OF NEW JERSEY sessed a strong sense of community as exhib- lem area, while others inspired or lent inspira- ited by the various community memberships IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to our community. Thursday, February 27, 2003 he held. Mr. Evan’s was a member of Nep- tune’s VFW Post #2639 and American Legion The Pantheon of Black Heroes is part of my Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Post #266. He also served on the Democratic continuing effort, begun years ago, to officially call the attention of my colleagues to Mr. Leon and Environmental Committees for Neptune recognize some of America’s best and bright- Evans who passed away Thursday, February Township and was a member of the Optimistic est. Black History Month presents us with an- 20, 2003 in Neptune, New Jersey. Mr. Evans Social Club and the Over the Hill Gang. was a dedicated, loving man and will be great- other opportunity to highlight the achievements I would also like to recognize Mr. Evans for ly missed by his friends and family. of these men and women. It is our opportunity Leon Evans was born on December 29, his loving devotion to his family. He was mar- to ensure that our stories are told as we have ried to his beloved wife, Wanda for 47 years. 1936 to the late Leroy and Virginia Evans in lived them, and as we would have them hand- Together they raised five wonderful children, Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Evans is a man ed down to those who follow us. who recognized the value of education early and enjoyed spending time with their seven I ask that my colleagues join with me in rec- on in life. First attending school in Little Rock, grandchildren and great grandchild. Arkansas, he continued his education at New Mr. Speaker, Leon Evans had many friends ognizing the vast contributions of these great Mexico State University, Las Cruces in New and colleagues who affectionately knew him African Americans. Mexico. Later, Mr. Evans furthered his studies as hard working, dedicated, patriotic, and a Arthur Ashe, Ralph Bunche, Roy civic-minded individual. His friends and family at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, Campanella, Shirley Chisholm, Katherine greatly enjoyed his company and will sorely New Jersey. Dunham, Marcus Garvey, Althea Gibson, Lio- Mr. Evans paid tribute to his county by serv- miss him. On this day, I ask my fellow col- ing in the United States Army from 1955 until leagues to join with me in honoring and re- nel Hampton, Dorothy Height, Zora Neale his retirement on September 1, 1975. While in membering this extraordinary individual. Hurstson, Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Dr. Martin the Army, Mr. Evans was an instructor and f Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Adam fundamental Branch Supervisor at the U.S. Clayton Power, Jr., A. Philip Randolph, Sugar Army Signal School in Fort Monmouth, New PANTHEON OF BLACK HEROES Ray Robinson, Arthur Schomburg, Betty Jersey. Shabazz, Madame C.J. Walker, James L. After Mr. Evans distinguished service in the HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Watson, and Malcolm X. United States Army he worked at Siemens OF NEW YORK Communication Systems Inc. Transmission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Systems in Mount Laurel, New Jersey and Thursday, February 27, 2003 Iselin, New Jersey from 1976 to 1984. Mr. Evans was self-employed from 1984 Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of through 1987 operating a communications Black History Month, I rise to introduce a se-

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