E2352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 1998 achievement in the 1998, AYSO Region 19, On behalf of the people of Michigan, I am the public and their elected representatives Boys U12 Division, Culver City. honored to recognize and thank Tim Walberg about the issues and programs under consid- f for his outstanding contributions to public serv- eration. They should plan to lead the consen- sus and committee structure and assign- ice and the state of Michigan. ments in directions beneficial to the local TIMOTHY L. WALBERG, STATE f REPRESENTATIVE, MICHIGAN, economy and respectful of private property rights and home rule. 57TH DISTRICT AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS The full identities and contact information INITIATIVE for each member of the thirteen-agency HON. NICK SMITH American Heritage Rivers Interagency Com- OF MICHIGAN HON. HELEN CHENOWETH mittee created by President Clinton are in- cluded to enable citizens to contact these in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF IDAHO dividuals as well. As soon as they are avail- Friday, December 18, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able, we intend to add to the directory the Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I Friday, December 18, 1998 Navigators for each individual river and the five-person, full-time national Task Force wanted to take a moment today to recognize Mrs. CHENOWETH. Mr. Speaker, during which, it is said, will soon be selected to ad- a retiring political leader from my district. Mr. the 105th Congress I have fought the Amer- minister the American Heritage Rivers Ini- Timothy ``Tim'' L. Walberg, State Representa- ican Heritage Rivers Initiative (AHRI) with leg- tiative. tive, because of Michigan's term limits law, will islation to abolish it, oversight hearings to ex- PART 1. THE FOURTEEN AMERICAN HERITAGE retire at the end of this year after 16 years of pose its flaws and a federal lawsuit challeng- RIVERS service to the people of Michigan. Representa- ing its illegal establishment. Blackstone and Woonasquatucket (RI/ tive Walberg represented the 57th District, Repeatedly the Clinton-GORE Administration MA)—The nomination was made by the which included nearly all of Lenawee County, stated AHRI was not a new federal program Providence Plan. Michigan. and would not result in a new federal bureauc- Community Contact: Michael Creasey Tim most recently served on the Advanced racy and new federal employees. Moreover, it Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Technology and Computer Development Com- would only be a new approach to help com- Coordinator, One Depot Square, Woonsocket, mittee, the Colleges and Universities Commit- RI 02895, 401–762–0250. munities gain access to existing federal pro- Jane Sherman, The Providence Plan, 56 tee, the Commerce Committee, and the Con- grams. Pine Street, Suite 3B, Providence, RI 02903, servation, Environment, and Recreation Com- The Property Rights Foundation of America, 401–455–8880. mittee. Inc., located in Stony Creek, New York, has Co-Facilitator: Doug Thompson, U.S. EPA, Mr. Walberg has not always been an elect- recently compiled the partial listing of federal Water Quality Unit/Office of Ecosystem Pro- ed public official. Tim was the Pastor of Union bureaucrats that will be administering AHRI. It tection, JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA Gospel Church in Tipton for almost 5 years. is based on information supplied by the Coun- 02203, 617–565–3480. Previously, he was Co-Pastor of Grace Fel- cil on Environmental Quality which has always Elissa Tonkin, U.S. EPA, JFK Federal lowship Church in New Haven, Indiana for Building, Boston, MA 02203, 617–565–1154; 617– been the lead agency for this new program. 565–1141. about 4 years. He received his training at the This is only a partial listing and does not in- Interagency Contact: Jerry Wylie, U.S. Moody Bible Institute and Taylor University in clude the names of ``River Navigators'' for Forest Service, 14th & Independence, SW., Fort Wayne, Indiana. He also received a Mas- each designated river and the five person Na- Washington, DC 20250, 202–205–1129 or Jerry ter of Arts degree, with honors, from Wheaton tional Task Force which will consist of federal Wylie, Federal Building, 324 25th Street, College Graduate School in Communications. employees working full time. These names will Ogden, UT 84401, 801–625–5172. He was elected to the Michigan State be available at a later date. Connecticut (CT/MA/NH/VT)—The Con- House of Representatives in the 1982 elec- I encourage my colleagues to read this re- necticut River Watershed Council submitted tion. the nomination. vealing information which illustrates more bro- Community Contact: Whitty Sanford, Con- Representative Walberg has been involved ken promises from the Clinton±GORE Adminis- necticut River Weatershed Council, One in a number of civic groups including the Te- tration regarding the American Heritage Rivers Ferry Street, Easthampton, MA 01027, 413– cumseh Kiwanis Club, the Lenawee County Initiative. 529–9500. Chamber of Commerce, the Christian Family Facilitator: Eric Scherer, Natural Re- AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS OFFICIAL sources Conservation Service, 3 Sunrise Ter- Foundation Board of Directors, the Lenawee FEDERAL AND LOCAL CONTACTS REVEALED race, East Granby, CT 06026, 860–653–4149. County Riding for the Handicapped Commit- INTRODUCTION tee, Trenton Hills United Brethren Church, Interagency Contact: Roger Stephenson, The purpose of this directory is to over- Lenawee Habitat for Humanity, District Com- U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C come the impediments to citizen participa- Street, NW, (MIB 31230), Washington, DC mittee Member and ChaplainÐBoy Scouts of tion which have characterized the American 20240, 202–208–3855. America, the National Rifle Association, and Heritage Rivers Initiative. With the knowl- Cuyahoga (OH)—The Cuyahoga was nomi- Pheasants Forever. edge of the identities, agencies, locations nated by the Cuyahoga River Remedial Ac- His political and legislative memberships and telephone numbers of both the federal tion Plan (RAP). have included the American Legislative Ex- contact and the federal facilitator, as well as Community Contact: Kay Carlson, Pro- change Council (ALEC) National Task Force the ‘‘community’’ contact, for each of the gram Manager, Cuyahoga River Community on Education, the Michigan and Lenawee fourteen American Heritage Rivers des- Planning, Organization/Cuyahoga River ignated by the President, citizens should County Republican Parties, and the National RAP, 668 Euclid Avenue, 4th Floor Atrium, now be able to become informed of the here- Cleveland, OH 44114–3000, 216–241–2414, ext. Republican Legislators Association. tofore secret ‘‘community’’ meetings before 253. Representative Walberg and his wife, they are held, and also bring influence to- Facilitator: Lucy Loghead, Community Susan, live in Tipton, Michigan. They have ward holding properly notice public hearings Builder, U.S. Department of Housing and three children, Matthew, Heidi, and Caleb. about all facets of the American Heritage Urban Development, Renaissance on Play- Their family dog, Sadie, is a special member Rivers program in their region. Citizens house Square, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 500, of their family as well. Tim loves fly fishing, should also be warned that the ‘‘community’’ Cleveland, OH 44115–1815, 216–522–4058, ext. hunting, and riding his motorcycles. I am sure meetings may be led by professional 7214. facilitators and conducted by consensus. his retirement from public service will give him Interagency Contact: Loretta Neumann, This means that skills to manipulate meet- U.S. Department of Transportation, Amer- more time to pursue these loves and spend ing outcomes may dominate and that, in- ican Heritage Rivers, 722 Jackson Place, more time with his family. stead of taking votes, a feeling of agreement N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503, 202–395–7416. Public service has its challenges and it or acceptance, supposedly by all present, will Detroit (MI)—The City of Detroit, Wayne sometimes requires sacrifice. In all that he has be the basis for official leadership pro- County, Downriver Community Conference accomplished throughout his distinguished ca- nouncements and decisions. Minutes may and Peter Stroh, representing the business reer of public service, Tim Walberg handled not be taken. Citizens should make an effort community, nominated the Detroit River. his public duties with honor, generosity, and to enable a broad range of the public, re- Community Contact: Mark Breederland, source users, and other business people from integrity. As a former state legislator myself, I Michigan State University Extension, Michi- the region who are concerned about the gan Sea Grant Extension, MSUE—Macomb know that Tim's contributions will be sorely economy, home rule, and private property County, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12, Clin- missed in Lansing. I am confident, however, rights to be consistently present in adequate ton Township, MI 48036, 810–469–7176. that Tim will continue to use his many talents numbers. Citizens are forewarned to be ready Facilitator: Rick Wears, Community to enrich our state and its people. to issue formal minority reports to the press, Builder, U.S. Department of Housing and

VerDate 21-DEC-98 05:13 Dec 22, 1998 Jkt 005300 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\E19DE8.REC atx006 PsN: atx006 December 19, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2353 Urban Development, McNamara Federal Melanie Young, Allegheny County Cham- the President, OEOB Room 360, NW, Wash- Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI ber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1237, Sparta, NC ington, DC 20503, 202–456–5147 and Loretta 48266, 313–226–7900. 28675, 336–372–5473. Neumann, Executive Director, AHRI, (CEQ Interagency Contact: Karen Hobbs, U.S. Interagency Contact: Chuck Moeslein, U.S. address above), 202–395–5750. Department of Agriculture, American Herit- Army Corps of Engineers, 20 Massachusetts U.S. Department of Defense, Sherri W. age Rivers, 722 Jackson Place, N.W., Wash- Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20314–1000, 202– Goodman, Deputy Under Secretary of De- ington, D.C. 20503, 202–395–7417. 761–8534. fense, Environmental Security, U.S. Depart- Hanalei (HI)—The University of Hawaii Potomac (VA/WV/D.C./MD/PA)—The Mt. ment of Defense, 3400 Defense Pentagon, nominated the Hanalei. Vernon Ladies Association submitted the Room 3E792, Washington, DC 20301–3400, 703– Community Contact: Michael Kido, Uni- nomination. 695–6639. versity of Hawaii, 7370 A Kuamoo Road, Community Contact: Karen Zachary, Nom- Ms. Sandy Apgar, Assistant Secretary of Kapaa, HI 96746, 808–822–4984. ination Coordinator, 1411 North Lincoln the Army, Installations, Logistics, and Envi- Facilitator: Dr. James Kent, 970–927–4424. Street, Alexandria, VA 22201, 703–522–8783. ronment, U.S. Department of Defense, 110 Interagency Contact: Jerry Wylie, U.S. Facilitator: Mike Haske, Bureau of Land Army Pentagon, Room 2E614, Washington, Forest Service, 14th & Independence, S.W., Management, U.S. Department of the Inte- DC 20310–0110, 703–695–6527. Washington, D.C. 20250, 202–205–1129 or Jerry rior, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Joe Westphal, Assistant Secretary of the Wylie, Federal Building, 324 25th Street, 20240, 202–452–5034. Army, for Civil Works, U.S. Department of Ogden, UT 84401, 801–625–5172. Interagency Contacts: Roger Stephenson, Defense, 108 Army Pentagon, Room 2E570, Hudson (NY)—The nomination was submit- U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Washington, DC 20310–0108, 703–697–8986. ted by Governor Pataki. Street, N.W. (MIB 31230), Washington, D.C. U.S. Department of Justice, Lois Schiffer, Community Contact: John Spenser, New 20240, 202–208–3855. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Depart- York State Department of Environmental Jack Frost, U.S. Department of Agri- ment of Justice, Environment and Natural Conservation, 21 South Putt Corners Road, culture, Natural Resources and Conservation Resources Division, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., New Paltz, NY 12561–1696, 914–332–1835, ext. Service, Watersheds and Wetlands Division, NW, Room 2718, Washington, DC 20530, 202– 369. P.O. Box 96090, Washington, D.C. 20013, 202– 514–2701. Facilitator: E. K. James, Bureau of Land 720–9483. U.S. Department of Interior, Ann Shields, Management, U.S. Department of the Inte- Rio Grande (TX)—The nomination was sub- Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Interior, rior, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. mitted by CoRio, an organization formed by 1849 C St., 6th Floor, NW, Washington, DC 20240, 202–452–5157. jurisdiction along the Rio Grande for the ex- 20240, 202–208–7351. Interagency Contact: Jack Frost, U.S. De- press purpose of seeking American Heritage U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jim partment of Agriculture, Natural Resources Rivers designation. Lyons, Under Secretary for Natural Re- and Conservation Service, Watersheds and Community Contact: Tyrus G. Fain, Gen- sources and Environment, U.S. Department Wetlands Division, P.O. Box 96090, Washing- eral Secretary, CoRio, UTEP/CERM, Burges of Agriculture, 14th and Independence Ave., ton, D.C. 20013, 202–720–9483. Hall, 500 West University Boulevard, El Paso, SW, Room 217 East Administration Building, Mississippi, Lower (TN/LA)—This designa- TX 79968–0645, 915–747–5328. Washington, DC 20250, 202–720–7173. tion encompassed two nominations, one from Facilitator: None identified. U.S. Department of Commerce, Phil the City of Memphis, Tennessee, which cov- Interagency Contact: Ray Clark, Associate Singerman, Assistant Secretary for Eco- ers the immediately adjacent area plus two Director, President’s Council on Environ- nomic Development, U.S. Department of small river tributaries, and the City of New mental Quality, 722 Jackson Place, N.W., Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave., NW, Orleans, which includes that portion up to Washington, D.C. 20503, 202–395–7419. Room 7800 Washington, DC 20230, 202–482– Baton Rouge, Louisiana. St. Johns (FL)—Jacksonville Mayor John 5081. Community Contact: Delaney submitted the nomination. Department of Housing & Urban Develop- Memphis: The Honorable Willie Herenton, Community Contact: Isabel Peace, Office ment, Saul Ramirez, Deputy Secretary, De- Mayor, City of Memphis, 125 North Main of Mayor John Delaney, 117 West Duval partment of Housing & Urban Development, Street, Room 200, Memphis, TN 38103, 901– Street, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32202, 904– 451 7th Street, SW, Room 10100, Washington, 576–6011. 630–1786. DC 20410, 202–708–0123. U.S. Department of Transportation, John New Orleans: Jerald White, Office of Mayor Facilitator: Jim Walker, U.S. Department Horsley, Associate Deputy Secretary, Office Marc Morial, City of New Orleans, 1300 of Housing and Urban Development, 301 West of Intermodalism, U.S. Department of Trans- Berdido Street, Suite 8E06, New Orleans, LA Bay Street, Suite 2200, Jacksonville, FL portation, 400 7th Street, SW, Room 10126, 70112, 504–565–8115. 32202, 904–232–1777. Facilitator: Interagency Contact: Chris Lewicki, U.S. Washington, DC 20590, 202–366–5781. U.S. Department of Energy, Gary Falles, Memphis: Lt. Troy Taylor, U.S. Coast EPA, 401 M Street, S.W. (mail code: 450if), Chief of Staff, Office of Secretary, U.S. De- Guard Reserve, c/o Commanding Officer, Washington, D.C. 20003, 202–260–2757. partment of Energy, Room 7A257, 1000 Inde- Coast Guard Lower Mississippi River, 2 Auc- Upper Susquehanna-Lackawanna Water- pendence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585, tion Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105, 901–544–3912, shed (PA)—Congressman Paul Kanjorski sub- 202–586–6210. ext. 121. mitted the nomination, which covers 12 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New Orleans: Jim Murphy, U.S. Depart- counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Reid Wilson, Chief of Staff, Office of the Ad- ment of Transportation, Maritime Adminis- Community Contact: Tom Williams, Office ministrator, U.S. Environmental Protection tration, 501 Magazine Street, Room 1223, New of Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, The Agency, 401 M St., SW, Room 1200, West Orleans, LA 70130–3394, 504–589–2000, ext. 229. Stegmaier Building, 7 North Wilkes-Barre Tower, Washington, DC 20460, 202–260–4700. Interagency Contact: Loretta Neumann, Boulevard, Suite 400M, Wilkes-Barre, PA U.S. Department of Transportation, Amer- Advisory Council on Historical Preserva- 18702–5283, 717–825–2200. tion, John Fowler, Executive Director, Advi- ican Heritage Rivers, 722 Jackson Place, Facilitator: Glenn Hanson, Special Assist- N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503, 202–395–7416. sory Council on Historical Preservation, 1100 ant, Office of the Director, Air Protection Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 809, Washing- Mississippi, Upper (MO/IL/IA/WI/MN)— Division, U.S. EPA, Region III, 1650 Arch Fifty-eight mayors along the Upper Mis- ton, DC 2004, 202–606–8503. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215–814–2053. National Endowment for the Arts, William sissippi submitted the application. Interagency Contact: Karen Hobbs, U.S. Community Contact: The Honorable Rob- Ivey, Chairman, National Endowment for the Department of Agriculture, American Herit- Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 520, ert Moloney, Mayor, City of Hannibal, 320 age Rivers, 722 Jackson Place, N.W., Wash- Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401, 573–221–0111. Washington, DC 20506, 202–682–5414. ington, D.C. 20503, 202–395–7417. National Endowment for the Humanities, Co-Facilitators: Matthew Didier, U.S. Willamette (OR)—Governor John EPA, 77 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604, 312– Bill Ferris, Chairman, National Endowment Kitzhaber submitted the nomination. for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., 886–6711. Community Contact: Louise Solliday, Of- Janet Pfundheller, U.S. EPA, 77 West NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20506, 202–606– fice of Governor John Kitzhaber, Oregon 8310. Jackson, SMR–7J, Chicago, IL 60604, 312–353– State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310, 503–378–3589. 5821. Facilitator: Tim Mealy, The Meridian f Interagency Contact: Chuck Moeslein, U.S. Group, P.O. Box 4005, 05 Village Place, Dil- Army Corps of Engineers, 20 Massachusetts lon, CO 80453, 970–513–8340. A TRIBUTE TO NICHOLAS Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20314–1000, 202– Interagency Contact: Karen Hobbs, U.S. COLGLAZIER 761–8534. Department of Agriculture, American Herit- New (NC/VA/WV)—The nomination was age Rivers, 722 Jackson Place, N.W., Wash- submitted by The Conservation Fund. HON. BOB SCHAFFER ington, D.C. 20503, 202–395–7417. Community Contact: Mikki Sager, The OF COLORADO Conservation Fund, P.O. Box 271, Chapel PART 2. THE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE Hill, NC 27514, 919–967–2223. Friday, December 18, 1998 Co-Facilitators: Craig White, The Con- Council on Environmental Quality, George servation Fund, P.O. Box 271, Chapel Hill, NC Frampton, Jr., Acting Chairman, Council on Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. 27514, 919–967–2223. 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