November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 30013 the rules were suspended and the Sen- Advisors consisting of 13 individuals ap- SEC. 202. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. ate bill was passed. pointed by the Vice Chancellor for Academic (a) GRANTS.—From the funds appropriated A motion to reconsider was laid on Affairs of the University. under section 206, the Secretary is author- ized to award a grant to the Ohio State Uni- the table. (2) APPOINTMENTS.—Of the individuals ap- pointed under paragraph (1)— versity for the establishment of an endow- f (A) 5 shall represent the University; ment fund to support the John Glenn Insti- tute for Public Service and Public Policy. PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CER- (B) 2 shall represent Howard Baker, his family, or a designee thereof; The Secretary may enter into agreements TAIN INSTITUTES AND SCHOOLS (C) 5 shall be representative of business or with the University and include in any Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I move government; and agreement made pursuant to this title such to suspend the rules and pass the Sen- (D) 1 shall be the Governor of Tennessee, or provisions as are determined necessary by the Governor’s designee. the Secretary to carry out this title. ate bill (S. 440) to provide support for (b) PURPOSES.—The Institute shall have certain institutes and schools. (3) EX OFFICIO MEMBERS.—The Vice Chan- cellor for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the following purposes: The Clerk read as follows: the College of Arts and Sciences at the Uni- (1) To sponsor classes, internships, commu- S. 440 versity shall serve as an ex officio member of nity service activities, and research projects Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Board. to stimulate student participation in public resentatives of the United States of America in (b) CHAIRPERSON.— service, in order to foster America’s next Congress assembled, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Chancellor, with the generation of leaders. concurrence of the Vice Chancellor for Aca- (2) To conduct scholarly research in con- TITLE I—HOWARD BAKER SCHOOL OF demic Affairs, of the University shall des- junction with public officials on significant GOVERNMENT ignate 1 of the individuals first appointed to issues facing society and to share the results SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS. the Board under subsection (a) as the Chair- of such research with decisionmakers and In this title: person of the Board. The individual so des- legislators as the decisionmakers and legis- (1) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the ignated shall serve as Chairperson for 1 year. lators address such issues. Board of Advisors established under section (2) REQUIREMENTS.—Upon the expiration of (3) To offer opportunities to attend semi- 104. the term of the Chairperson of the individual nars on such topics as budgeting and finance, (2) ENDOWMENT FUND.—The term ‘‘endow- designated as Chairperson under paragraph ethics, personnel management, policy eval- ment fund’’ means a fund established by the (1) or the term of the Chairperson elected uations, and regulatory issues that are de- University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Ten- under this paragraph, the members of the signed to assist public officials in learning nessee, for the purpose of generating income Board shall elect a Chairperson of the Board more about the political process and to ex- for the support of the School. from among the members of the Board. pand the organizational skills and policy- (3) SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘School’’ means the SEC. 105. ENDOWMENT FUND. making abilities of such officials. Howard Baker School of Government estab- (a) MANAGEMENT.—The endowment fund (4) To educate the general public by spon- lished under this title. shall be managed in accordance with the soring national conferences, seminars, publi- (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ standard endowment policies established by cations, and forums on important public means the Secretary of Education. the University of Tennessee System. issues. (5) UNIVERSITY.—The term ‘‘University’’ (b) USE OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENT IN- (5) To provide access to Senator John means the University of Tennessee in Knox- COME.—Interest and other investment in- Glenn’s extensive collection of papers, policy ville, Tennessee. come earned (on or after the date of enact- decisions, and memorabilia, enabling schol- SEC. 102. HOWARD BAKER SCHOOL OF GOVERN- ment of this subsection) from the endow- ars at all levels to study the Senator’s work. MENT. ment fund may be used to carry out the du- (c) DEPOSIT INTO ENDOWMENT FUND.—The University shall deposit the proceeds of any From the funds authorized to be appro- ties of the School under section 103. grant received under this section into the en- priated under section 106, the Secretary is (c) DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST AND INVEST- dowment fund. authorized to award a grant to the Univer- MENT INCOME.—Funds realized from interest (d) MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT.—The sity for the establishment of an endowment and other investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this sub- University may receive a grant under this fund to support the Howard Baker School of section) shall be available for expenditure by section only if the University has deposited Government at the University of Tennessee the University for purposes consistent with in the endowment fund established under in Knoxville, Tennessee. section 103, as recommended by the Board. this title an amount equal to one-third of SEC. 103. DUTIES. The Board shall encourage programs to es- such grant and has provided adequate assur- In order to receive a grant under this title, tablish partnerships, to leverage private ances to the Secretary that the University the University shall establish the School. funds, and to match expenditures from the will administer the endowment fund in ac- The School shall have the following duties: endowment fund. cordance with the requirements of this title. (1) To establish a professorship to improve SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. The source of the funds for the University teaching and research related to, enhance There is authorized to be appropriated to match shall be derived from State, private the curriculum of, and further the knowledge carry out this title $10,000,000. Funds appro- foundation, corporate, or individual gifts or and understanding of, the study of demo- priated under this section shall remain bequests, but may not include Federal funds cratic institutions, including aspects of re- available until expended. or funds derived from any other federally supported fund. gional planning, public administration, and TITLE II—JOHN GLENN INSTITUTE FOR (e) DURATION; CORPUS RULE.—The period of public policy. PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC POLICY (2) To establish a lecture series to increase any grant awarded under this section shall SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. not exceed 20 years, and during such period the knowledge and awareness of the major In this title: public issues of the day in order to enhance the University shall not withdraw or expend (1) ENDOWMENT FUND.—The term ‘‘endow- informed citizen participation in public af- any of the endowment fund corpus. Upon ex- ment fund’’ means a fund established by the piration of the grant period, the University fairs. University for the purpose of generating in- (3) To establish a fellowship program for may use the endowment fund corpus, plus come for the support of the Institute. any endowment fund income for any edu- students of government, planning, public ad- (2) ENDOWMENT FUND CORPUS.—The term cational purpose of the University. ministration, or public policy who have dem- ‘‘endowment fund corpus’’ means an amount SEC. 203. INVESTMENTS. onstrated a commitment and an interest in equal to the grant or grants awarded under pursuing a career in public affairs. (a) IN GENERAL.—The University shall in- this title plus an amount equal to the vest the endowment fund corpus and endow- (4) To provide appropriate library mate- matching funds required under section 202(d). ment fund income in accordance with the rials and appropriate research and instruc- (3) ENDOWMENT FUND INCOME.—The term University’s investment policy approved by tional equipment for use in carrying out aca- ‘‘endowment fund income’’ means an amount the Ohio State University Board of Trustees. demic and public service programs, and to equal to the total value of the endowment (b) JUDGMENT AND CARE.—The University, enhance the existing United States Presi- fund minus the endowment fund corpus. in investing the endowment fund corpus and dential and public official manuscript collec- (4) INSTITUTE.—The term ‘‘Institute’’ endowment fund income, shall exercise the tions. means the John Glenn Institute for Public judgment and care, under circumstances (5) To support the professional develop- Service and Public Policy described in sec- then prevailing, which a person of prudence, ment of elected officials at all levels of gov- tion 202. discretion, and intelligence would exercise in ernment. (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ the management of the person’s own busi- SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATION. means the Secretary of Education. ness affairs. (a) BOARD OF ADVISORS.— (6) UNIVERSITY.—The term ‘‘University’’ SEC. 204. WITHDRAWALS AND EXPENDITURES. (1) IN GENERAL.—The School shall operate means the Ohio State University at Colum- (a) IN GENERAL.—The University may with- with the advice and guidance of a Board of bus, Ohio. draw and expend the endowment fund income

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No endowment fund income or en- (E) at least 1 shall be an elected official; SERVICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES dowment fund corpus may be used for any and type of support of the executive officers of SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS. (F) at least 3 shall be leaders in the private the University or for any commercial enter- In this title: sector. prise or endeavor. Except as provided in sub- (1) ENDOWMENT FUND.—The term ‘‘endow- (3) EX-OFFICIO MEMBER.—The Director of section (b), the University shall not, in the ment fund’’ means a fund established by the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government aggregate, withdraw or expend more than 50 Portland State University for the purpose of at Portland State University shall serve as percent of the total aggregate endowment generating income for the support of the In- an ex-officio member of the Leadership fund income earned prior to the time of stitute. Council. withdrawal or expenditure. (2) INSTITUTE.—The term ‘‘Institute’’ (b) CHAIRPERSON.— (b) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary is au- means the Oregon Institute of Public Service (1) IN GENERAL.—The President of Portland thorized to permit the University to with- and Constitutional Studies established under State University shall designate 1 of the in- draw or expend more than 50 percent of the this title. dividuals first appointed to the Leadership total aggregate endowment fund income (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Council under subsection (a) as the Chair- whenever the University demonstrates such means the Secretary of Education. person of the Leadership Council. The indi- withdrawal or expenditure is necessary be- SEC. 302. OREGON INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SERV- vidual so designated shall serve as Chair- cause of— ICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES. person for 1 year. (1) a financial emergency, such as a pend- From the funds appropriated under section (2) REQUIREMENT.—Upon the expiration of ing insolvency or temporary liquidity prob- 306, the Secretary is authorized to award a the term of the Chairperson of the individual lem; grant to Portland State University at Port- designated as Chairperson under paragraph (2) a life-threatening situation occasioned land, Oregon, for the establishment of an en- (1), or the term of the Chairperson elected by a natural disaster or arson; or dowment fund to support the Oregon Insti- under this paragraph, the members of the (3) another unusual occurrence or exigent tute of Public Service and Constitutional Leadership Council shall elect a Chairperson circumstance. Studies at the Mark O. Hatfield School of of the Leadership Council from among the (c) REPAYMENT.— Government at Portland State University. members of the Leadership Council. (1) INCOME.—If the University withdraws or SEC. 305. ENDOWMENT FUND. expends more than the endowment fund in- SEC. 303. DUTIES. In order to receive a grant under this title (a) MANAGEMENT.—The endowment fund come authorized by this section, the Univer- shall be managed in accordance with the sity shall repay the Secretary an amount the Portland State University shall establish the Institute. The Institute shall have the standard endowment policies established by equal to one-third of the amount improperly the Oregon University System. expended (representing the Federal share following duties: (1) To generate resources, improve teach- (b) USE OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENT IN- thereof). COME.—Interest and other investment in- (2) CORPUS.—Except as provided in section ing, enhance curriculum development, and further the knowledge and understanding of come earned (on or after the date of enact- 202(e)— ment of this subsection) from the endow- (A) the University shall not withdraw or students of all ages about public service, the United States Government, and the Con- ment fund may be used to carry out the du- expend any endowment fund corpus; and ties of the Institute under section 303. (B) if the University withdraws or expends stitution of the United States of America. (2) To increase the awareness of the impor- (c) DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST AND INVEST- any endowment fund corpus, the University MENT INCOME.—Funds realized from interest shall repay the Secretary an amount equal tance of public service, to foster among the youth of the United States greater recogni- and other investment income earned (on or to one-third of the amount withdrawn or ex- after the date of enactment of this sub- pended (representing the Federal share tion of the role of public service in the devel- opment of the United States, and to promote section) shall be spent by Portland State thereof) plus any endowment fund income University in collaboration with Willamette earned thereon. public service as a career choice. (3) To establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows University, George Fox University, the Con- SEC. 205. ENFORCEMENT. program for students of government, public stitution Project, Warner Pacific University, (a) IN GENERAL.—After notice and an op- policy, public health, education, or law who Oregon Health Sciences University, and portunity for a hearing, the Secretary is au- have demonstrated a commitment to public other appropriate educational institutions or thorized to terminate a grant and recover service through volunteer activities, re- community-based organizations. In expend- any grant funds awarded under this section search projects, or employment. ing such funds, the Leadership Council shall if the University— (4) To create library and research facilities encourage programs to establish partner- (1) withdraws or expends any endowment for the collection and compilation of re- ships, to leverage private funds, and to fund corpus, or any endowment fund income search materials for use in carrying out pro- match expenditures from the endowment in excess of the amount authorized by sec- grams of the Institute. fund. tion 204, except as provided in section 202(e); (5) To support the professional develop- SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (2) fails to invest the endowment fund cor- ment of elected officials at all levels of gov- There is authorized to be appropriated to pus or endowment fund income in accordance ernment. carry out this title $3,000,000. with the investment requirements described in section 203; or SEC. 304. ADMINISTRATION. TITLE IV—PAUL SIMON PUBLIC POLICY (3) fails to account properly to the Sec- (a) LEADERSHIP COUNCIL.— INSTITUTE retary, or the General Accounting Office if (1) IN GENERAL.—In order to receive a grant SEC. 401. DEFINITIONS. properly designated by the Secretary to con- under this title Portland State University In this title: duct an audit of funds made available under shall ensure that the Institute operates (1) ENDOWMENT FUND.—The term ‘‘endow- this title, pursuant to such rules and regula- under the direction of a Leadership Council ment fund’’ means a fund established by the tions as may be prescribed by the Comp- (in this title referred to as the ‘‘Leadership University for the purpose of generating in- troller General of the United States, con- Council’’) that— come for the support of the Institute. cerning investments and expenditures of the ‘‘(A) consists of 15 individuals appointed by (2) ENDOWMENT FUND CORPUS.—The term endowment fund corpus or endowment fund the President of Portland State University; ‘‘endowment fund corpus’’ means an amount income. and equal to the grant or grants awarded under (b) TERMINATION.—If the Secretary termi- ‘‘(B) is established in accordance with this this title plus an amount equal to the nates a grant under subsection (a), the Uni- section. matching funds required under section 402(d). versity shall return to the Treasury of the (2) APPOINTMENTS.—Of the individuals ap- (3) ENDOWMENT FUND INCOME.—The term United States an amount equal to the sum of pointed under paragraph (1)(A)— ‘‘endowment fund income’’ means an amount the original grant or grants under this title, (A) Portland State University, Willamette equal to the total value of the endowment plus any endowment fund income earned University, the Constitution Project, George fund minus the endowment fund corpus. thereon. The Secretary may direct the Uni- Fox University, Warner Pacific University, (4) INSTITUTE.—The term ‘‘Institute’’ versity to take such other appropriate meas- and Oregon Health Sciences University shall means the Paul Simon Public Policy Insti- ures to remedy any violation of this title and each have a representative; tute described in section 402. to protect the financial interest of the (B) at least 1 shall represent Mark O. Hat- (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ United States. field, his family, or a designee thereof; means the Secretary of Education.

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(6) UNIVERSITY.—The term ‘‘University’’ prise or endeavor. Except as provided in sub- (1) ENDOWMENT FUND.—The term ‘‘endow- means Southern Illinois University at section (b), the University shall not, in the ment fund’’ means a fund established by the Carbondale, Illinois. aggregate, withdraw or expend more than 50 Robert T. Stafford Public Policy Institute SEC. 402. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. percent of the total aggregate endowment for the purpose of generating income for the (a) GRANTS.—From the funds appropriated fund income earned prior to the time of support of authorized activities. under section 406, the Secretary is author- withdrawal or expenditure. (2) ENDOWMENT FUND CORPUS.—The term ized to award a grant to Southern Illinois (b) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary is au- ‘‘endowment fund corpus’’ means an amount University for the establishment of an en- thorized to permit the University to with- equal to the grant or grants awarded under dowment fund to support the Paul Simon draw or expend more than 50 percent of the this title. Public Policy Institute. The Secretary may total aggregate endowment fund income (3) ENDOWMENT FUND INCOME.—The term enter into agreements with the University whenever the University demonstrates such ‘‘endowment fund income’’ means an amount and include in any agreement made pursuant withdrawal or expenditure is necessary be- equal to the total value of the endowment to this title such provisions as are deter- cause of— fund minus the endowment fund corpus. mined necessary by the Secretary to carry (1) a financial emergency, such as a pend- (4) INSTITUTE.—The term ‘‘institute’’ out this title. ing insolvency or temporary liquidity prob- means the Robert T. Stafford Public Policy (b) DUTIES.—In order to receive a grant lem; Institute. under this title, the University shall estab- (2) a life-threatening situation occasioned (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ lish the Institute. The Institute, in addition by a natural disaster or arson; or means the Secretary of Education. to recognizing more than 40 years of public (3) another unusual occurrence or exigent SEC. 502. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. service to Illinois, to the Nation, and to the circumstance. (a) GRANTS.—From the funds appropriated world, shall engage in research, analysis, de- (c) REPAYMENT.— under section 505, the Secretary is author- bate, and policy recommendations affecting (1) INCOME.—If the University withdraws or ized to award a grant in an amount of world hunger, mass media, foreign policy, expends more than the endowment fund in- $5,000,000 to the Robert T. Stafford Public education, and employment. come authorized by this section, the Univer- Policy Institute. (c) DEPOSIT INTO ENDOWMENT FUND.—The sity shall repay the Secretary an amount (b) APPLICATION.—No grant payment may University shall deposit the proceeds of any equal to one-third of the amount improperly be made under this section except upon an grant received under this section into the en- expended (representing the Federal share application at such time, in such manner, dowment fund. thereof). and containing or accompanied by such in- (d) MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT.—The (2) CORPUS.—Except as provided in section formation as the Secretary may require. University may receive a grant under this 402(e)— SEC. 503. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. section only if the University has deposited (A) the University shall not withdraw or Funds appropriated under this title may be in the endowment fund established under expend any endowment fund corpus; and used— this title an amount equal to one-third of (B) if the University withdraws or expends (1) to further the knowledge and under- such grant and has provided adequate assur- any endowment fund corpus, the University standing of students of all ages about edu- ances to the Secretary that the University shall repay the Secretary an amount equal cation, the environment, and public service; will administer the endowment fund in ac- to one-third of the amount withdrawn or ex- (2) to increase the awareness of the impor- cordance with the requirements of this title. pended (representing the Federal share tance of public service, to foster among the The source of the funds for the University thereof) plus any endowment fund income youth of the United States greater recogni- match shall be derived from State, private earned thereon. tion of the role of public service in the devel- foundation, corporate, or individual gifts or SEC. 405. ENFORCEMENT. bequests, but may not include Federal funds opment of the United States, and to promote (a) IN GENERAL.—After notice and an op- public service as a career choice; or funds derived from any other federally portunity for a hearing, the Secretary is au- supported fund. (3) to provide or support scholarships; thorized to terminate a grant and recover (4) to conduct educational, archival, or (e) DURATION; CORPUS RULE.—The period of any grant funds awarded under this section any grant awarded under this section shall preservation activities; if the University— (5) to construct or renovate library and re- not exceed 20 years, and during such period (1) withdraws or expends any endowment the University shall not withdraw or expend search facilities for the collection and com- fund corpus, or any endowment fund income pilation of research materials for use in car- any of the endowment fund corpus. Upon ex- in excess of the amount authorized by sec- piration of the grant period, the University rying out programs of the Institute; tion 404, except as provided in section 402(e); (6) to establish or increase an endowment may use the endowment fund corpus, plus (2) fails to invest the endowment fund cor- any endowment fund income for any edu- fund for use in carrying out the programs of pus or endowment fund income in accordance the Institute. cational purpose of the University. with the investment requirements described SEC. 504. ENDOWMENT FUND. SEC. 403. INVESTMENTS. in section 403; or (a) MANAGEMENT.—An endowment fund cre- (a) IN GENERAL.—The University shall in- (3) fails to account properly to the Sec- ated with funds authorized under this title vest the endowment fund corpus and endow- retary, or the General Accounting Office if shall be managed in accordance with the ment fund income in those low-risk instru- properly designated by the Secretary to con- standard endowment policies established by ments and securities in which a regulated in- duct an audit of funds made available under the Institute. surance company may invest under the laws this title, pursuant to such rules and regula- (b) USE OF ENDOWMENT FUND INCOME.—En- of the State of Illinois, such as federally in- tions as may be proscribed by the Comp- dowment fund income earned (on or after the sured bank savings accounts or comparable troller General of the United States, con- date of enactment of this title) may be used interest bearing accounts, certificates of de- cerning investments and expenditures of the to support the activities authorized under posit, money market funds, or obligations of endowment fund corpus or endowment fund section 503. the United States. income. (b) JUDGMENT AND CARE.—The University, (b) TERMINATION.—If the Secretary termi- SEC. 505. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. in investing the endowment fund corpus and nates a grant under subsection (a), the Uni- There are authorized to be appropriated to endowment fund income, shall exercise the versity shall return to the Treasury of the carry out this title $5,000,000. Funds appro- judgment and care, under circumstances United States an amount equal to the sum of priated under this section shall remain then prevailing, which a person of prudence, the original grant or grants under this title, available until expended. discretion, and intelligence would exercise in plus any endowment fund income earned The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the management of the person’s own busi- thereon. The Secretary may direct the Uni- ant to the rule, the gentleman from ness affairs. versity to take such other appropriate meas- Tennessee (Mr. HILLEARY) and the gen- SEC. 404. WITHDRAWALS AND EXPENDITURES. ures to remedy any violation of this title and (a) IN GENERAL.—The University may with- to protect the financial interest of the tleman from California (Mr. MARTINEZ) draw and expend the endowment fund income United States. each will control 20 minutes. to defray any expenses necessary to the oper- SEC. 406. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ation of the Institute, including expenses of There is authorized to be appropriated to from Tennessee (Mr. HILLEARY). operations and maintenance, administration, carry out this title $3,000,000. Funds appro- Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield academic and support personnel, construc- priated under this section shall remain myself such time as I may consume. tion and renovation, community and student available until expended. Mr. Speaker, recently the Senate services programs, technical assistance, and research. No endowment fund income or en- TITLE V—ROBERT T. STAFFORD PUBLIC passed S. 440 which authorizes funding dowment fund corpus may be used for any POLICY INSTITUTE for the building of several schools of type of support of the executive officers of SEC. 501. DEFINITIONS. government at higher education insti- the University or for any commercial enter- In this title: tutions around the country. The

VerDate May 21 2004 11:23 Jul 16, 2004 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR99\H17NO9.000 H17NO9 30016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE November 17, 1999 schools of government include the Policy Institute, and the Robert T. In addition, he has been recognized in Howard Baker School of Government Stafford Public Policy Institute. I a very special way here in Washington. at the University of Tennessee in think the most valuable contribution The rooms of the Senate majority lead- Knoxville, the John Glenn Institute for of these institutions is their mission to er in the U.S. Capitol building are Public Service at Ohio State Univer- sponsor classes, research, and intern- named the Howard H. Baker, Jr., sity, the Mark Hatfield School of Gov- ships in community service activities rooms. These are the rooms of the ernment at Portland State University, that stimulate student participation in former Library of Congress. This is a the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute public service which is crucial to fos- very fitting tribute to one of our Na- at Southern Illinois University, and tering America’s next generation of tion’s greatest public servants. the Robert T. Stafford Institute in leaders. I urge support for the bill. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have Vermont. These schools of government Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- earlier introduced legislation, which would comprise the existing political quests for time, and I yield back the passed, to name a Federal courthouse science research programs at these uni- balance of my time. in Knoxville, Tennessee after Senator versities. In each institution, the goal Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Baker. This courthouse serves as a re- would be to improve the teaching, re- 5 minutes to the gentleman from Ten- minder to Tennesseans of the great search and understanding of demo- nessee (Mr. DUNCAN). work done for them by Senator Baker. cratic institutions. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Senator Baker has a wonderful sup- Not solely a Federal project, addi- the gentleman from Tennessee for portive wife, former Senator Nancy tional funds will be provided for these yielding me this time and thank him in Kassebaum. I think they make a great institutions by State and private his work in support of this legislation. team, and they both continue to work sources to supplement the Federal con- I rise in strong support of this very to ensure that this country is a better tribution. In addition, this legislation modest, bipartisan legislation. place in which to live. I am pleased to be the original spon- gives us a great opportunity to praise In spite of all of the success Senator sor of the House companion to this the work of former Senator Howard Baker achieved in the White House, the Senate bill. The other body passed this Baker from Tennessee. Senator Baker Senate and now his private law prac- legislation by unanimous consent last was the first Republican popularly tice, he has not lost his humility or week. Both the House and Senate bills forgotten where he came from. He now elected to the United States Senate in have a number of cosponsors from both lives in Tennessee where he can be Tennessee’s history. He served in the sides of the aisle. I want to thank the close to the people he represented so Senate from 1967 to 1985. In addition, gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. he served as the minority leader from well for so many years. He continues to GOODLING) for allowing this bill to be work to help others. Despite his na- 1977 to 1981 and majority leader from brought to the floor today. 1981 until his retirement. S. 440 would establish five new tional recognition, he speaks even at He then later served as President schools of government across the coun- very small events and helps many com- Reagan’s chief of staff. Senator Baker try. These schools would be dedicated munity organizations. still is quite active as a valued adviser to the study of public policy and gov- As I stated earlier, I have great admi- and government expert. The creation of ernment. Each of these schools would ration for all of the gentlemen honored the Howard Baker School of Govern- be named after great Americans, Mem- in this bill. However, I think this is an ment would be a fitting tribute to his bers from both sides of the aisle, who especially fitting tribute to the great- stellar career in public service. I urge have served the public in the United est living Tennessean, Senator Howard the House to pass this legislation to es- States Senate. H. Baker. tablish these valuable schools of gov- While I admire and respect all of I urge my colleagues to support this ernment and in doing so honor Senator these men, I would like to primarily legislation which will honor four great Baker and his colleagues for their serv- speak about one of them, Senator How- Americans and at the same time pro- ice to our country. ard Baker. I understand that we may vide additional learning opportunities Finally I would like to thank the have other Members who will want to for our young people. Again, I would gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUN- discuss the others honored by this leg- like to thank the gentleman from CAN). I am an original cosponsor of his islation. Specifically, this bill would Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) and the bill, H.R. 788, which is almost identical create the Howard Baker School of gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. to this legislation and at present has 23 Government at the University of Ten- HILLEARY), Congressman Hilleary, for cosponsors. Without his leadership on nessee in Knoxville. I believe this legis- their work on this legislation and this issue, we would not even have this lation is a fitting tribute to Senator bringing it to the floor for consider- legislation before us today. I thank the Baker’s extraordinary career and ex- ation. gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUN- emplary public service which continues Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield CAN) for his hard work on this issue. to this day. Senator Baker was a mem- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ten- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ber of the United States Senate for 18 nessee (Mr. WAMP). my time. years, where he served as minority Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is abso- Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield leader as well as majority leader. He lutely a thrill for me to be here as a myself such time as I may consume. also served as President Reagan’s chief Member of the House to recognize one I rise in support of S. 440, a bill that of staff. I have said before, Mr. Speak- of these great Americans. I think it is authorizes financial assistance to a er, that the White House chief of staff entirely appropriate for our country to number of public policy institutes for is the person who has to say no for the name these schools of government the purpose of enhancing teaching and President. As a result, some people after great American leaders in govern- research in government and public have left this job with very unpopular ment. service. The academic institutions in- reputations. However, Senator Baker One of these, clearly, is Howard H. cluded in the bill are named, and have left this job as chief of staff more pop- Baker. He was a great United States been named by the gentleman from ular than when he began. Senator, White House chief of staff. Tennessee, after a group of distin- Few people have done more for the Uni- guished colleagues including the How- b 1130 versity of Tennessee over the course of ard Baker School of Government which I believe this is a real testament to its history than Senator Baker. In fact, is in the gentleman’s district, the John the type of person he is. In fact, I have few people have done more for the Glenn Institute for Public Service and said before that I believe Senator United States of America in this cen- Public Policy, the oregon institute of Baker is the greatest living Ten- tury than Senator Howard Baker. public service and Constitutional Stud- nessean. He is, without question, one of Mr. Speaker, when I think of Senator ies at the Mark O. Hatfield School of the greatest statesmen in the history Baker, the first word that comes to Government, the Paul Simon Public of the State of Tennessee. mind is civility, and the second word is

VerDate May 21 2004 11:23 Jul 16, 2004 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR99\H17NO9.000 H17NO9 November 17, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 30017 trust. Members of the United States this gets away from the idea of block lowship in the name of Senator Hat- Senate from both parties truly re- grants. field is very appropriate, for the Sen- spected and trusted Howard Baker. He So I would first of all agree with ator has truly defined public service in had a reputation and continues to have what they have been saying about any my great State of Oregon. a reputation that few people in the his- of these gentlemen, because they are We still have a lot to learn from Sen- tory of the United States Congress en- indeed great gentlemen; but do we ator Hatfield. The authorization of the joyed. want to in fact point to sole-source Institute for Public Service and Con- I think of justice under the law. Even grants as a way of recognizing them. stitutional Studies and the Mark O. to this very day, the rooms that the Two, we do not have a problem in Hatfield Fellowship Program will en- Senate majority leader resides in on this country with secondary education. sure that future generations of Orego- the Senate side, the offices are named We have a problem with grade school nians will continue the spirit of public the Howard H. Baker, Jr., rooms in rec- and with high school, but on any inter- service that Senator Hatfield has ognition of his reputation. I think of national standard, we are doing quite taught us. intellect and hard work and the com- well on the issue of secondary edu- Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of Senate bination of the two. I think of knowl- cation. So this points money to col- bill 440. edge of the law. Frankly, from the Wa- leges and universities as opposed to Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity tergate hearings to the years of Senate high schools where I think our core to speak today on S. 440. In particular I would majority leader and White House chief problem is. like to rise in support of Title 3 of the act of staff, I think of good old, down-home Three, is public policy the best place which authorizes the Oregon Institute of Public southern charm, laced with humor and to spend this money? In other words, Service and Constitutional Studies in the Mark respect for others and a reputation these are institutes of public policy, of O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland that few have ever had. government. Is that where the highest State University. This is a proper tribute. The Univer- and best use of educational dollars can Under this legislation, the Institute will be re- sity of Tennessee will be better off. go these days, as opposed to the basics quired to further the knowledge and under- Students will learn from that school of of reading and writing and arithmetic standing of students about public service, the government, and the name on that wherein we have sustained deficiencies U.S. Government, and the Constitution, and school of government, Howard H. in high schools and grade schools increase the awareness among youth of the Baker, will actually represent dignity, across this country. importance of public service. This legislation grace and justice, all three of which his Lastly, I would say, look at the dif- also establishes the Mark O. Hatfield Fellow’s life represents. ferent ways that we might spend this program at Portland State University. This The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. money. This money, if we are talking course of study, and the fellowship in the PEASE). Does the gentleman from Cali- about $31 million here, $31 million name of Senator Hatfield, is very appropriate fornia (Mr. MARTINEZ) wish to reclaim could go based on the average teacher for the Senator has truly defined public service his time? salaries, go to pay for 777 teachers in the state of Oregon. Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask across this country. It could go to pay Senator Hatfield began his political career in unanimous consent to reclaim the for about 4,000 kids attending a year of the Oregon Legislature in 1950 and moved on time. college next year, or for that matter, it to become the youngest Secretary of State in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without could go to my favorite subject, which Oregon history at the age of 34. Elected Gov- objection, the gentleman from Cali- is back to the debt, to pay down this ernor of Oregon in 1958, Senator Hatfield be- fornia (Mr. MARTINEZ) is recognized. debt that we have stacked up. came the state’s first two-term governor in the Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield So I agree with what these gentlemen 20th Century when he was re-elected in 1962. such time as he may consume to the from Tennessee and other places have The Senator’s federal career began in 1966 gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. said about a lot of great men that have when he was elected to the U.S. Senate. He SANFORD). served in this institution, but I ques- served as Chairman of the Senate Appropria- Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I thank tion whether or not this is the way to tions Committee and was a member of the the gentleman for yielding me this recognize their talents. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the time. Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Rules Committee, the Joint Committee on the I have many peers in this case saying 3 minutes to the gentleman from Or- Library, and the Joint Committee on Printing. a lot of great things about a lot of egon (Mr. WALDEN). Senator Hatfield is now a member of the great men, and I agree with all that Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speak- faculty at the Hatfield School of Government they have said. Howard Baker was in- er, I thank the gentleman for the op- at Portland State University and George Fox deed a great man, John Glenn is a portunity to speak to Senate bill 440. University where he is continuing to lead the great man, Paul Simon is a great man. In particular I would like to rise in next generation of Oregonians. This legislation But I struggle with this particular bill support of title 3 of the act which au- recognizes Senator Hatfield’s legacy by sup- for a couple of simple reasons, but one thorizes the Oregon Institute of Public porting public service through the Hatfield primary one. Service and Constitutional Studies in School of Government. The Institute for Public That is, as Republicans, what we the Mark O. Hatfield School of Govern- Service and Constitutional Studies will provide have talked about is Washington not ment at PSU. support to partnerships that promote public knowing best, and yet at the core of Under this legislation, the institute service through teaching, research, and stu- what this does, which is basically a will be required to further the knowl- dent support. sole-source grant that points to a cou- edge and understanding of students I think Senator Hatfield summed up his the- ple of different institutions across this about public service, the U.S. Govern- ory on public service best when he spoke at country and says, they are the most ment, and the Constitution, and in- the dedication of the Hatfield School of Gov- able beneficiaries of government lar- crease the awareness among youth of ernment in 1997. He said, ‘‘Throughout my ca- gesse, and that we ought to send the the importance of public service. I reer in public service I have stressed the im- money to them as opposed to a lot of think these are laudable goals and im- portance of education and my deep personal other universities or colleges across portant teachings that are so underrep- respect for the teaching profession. I believe this country. I struggle with that resented right now in our country. that some of my most important life’s work has theme as a Republican because what Learning about public service, under- been my time in the classrooms, helping oth- we have talked about is the issue of standing the Constitution. These are at ers learn about the great issues and the his- Federalism, the issue of Washington the heart of our democracy and why tory of this country. The Hatfield School of not knowing best, and local commu- this legislation is important. Government brings both streams of my ca- nities knowing what makes sense in This legislation also establishes the reer—public service and education—together their neighborhood. That is why we Mark O. Hatfield Fellows Program at in a legacy that I hope will inspire many future have tried the idea of block grants, and PSU. This course of study and the fel- generations, whose responsibility it will be to

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Hatfield fellowship program will Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support curity, and we are here adding $31 mil- ensure that the future generations of Orego- of this legislation which would author- lion back. nians will continue the spirit of public service ize the Secretary of Education to This may be a very worthwhile that Senator Hatfield has taught us. award a grant to the University of Ten- project, but the timing on it stinks. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of S. 440. nessee in Knoxville to establish the This is not the time to do this; this is Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Howard Baker School of Government not the year to do this. When we truly 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from and its endowment fund. are in a surplus, and that means no So- Ohio (Ms. PRYCE). Mr. Speaker, this is an important cial Security money spent, no Federal Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I piece of legislation because it honors a employees’ money spent, no inland wa- thank the gentleman from Tennessee man who has dedicated his life to pub- terway trust fund spent, no highway for yielding me this time. lic service while providing a forum to transportation money spent out of the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express help advance the principles of demo- trust fund, no airway trust fund money my support for Senate bill 440, a bill cratic citizenship, civic duty and pub- spent, that is the time for us to do this. honoring many great Americans, two lic responsibility, which he embodies. b 1145 of my favorite American Senators, After serving in the United States Howard Baker, a Republican, and our Senate from 1967 until 1985 and as The American taxpayers today pay a own Ohio Senator, John Glenn, a Dem- President Reagan’s chief of staff from higher percentage of their income in ocrat. February 1987 until July of 1988, How- taxes than they have ever paid in their The bill would also create, among lives, with the exception of World War other things, a new academic program ard Baker returned to his private life and the practice of law in Huntsville, II. at the Ohio State University and au- Why is it that we cannot pass a tax Tennessee. Following undergraduate thorize appropriations to establish the cut, but we can spend $31 million to studies at the University of the South John Glenn Institute for Public Service build new glory centers for former Sen- and at Tulane University, Senator and Public Policy and its endowment ators of the United States Senate? I ob- Baker received his law degree from the fund to provide long-term funding for ject, not on the grounds for me person- University of Tennessee. He served 3 personnel and operations. ally, but I object for my grandchildren years in the United States Navy during Located at the Ohio State Univer- and the children that are going to fol- sity, the John Glenn Institute will col- World War II. Senator Baker first won national rec- low them, and every grandchild in this laborate with the university’s exten- country, that we should not be spend- sive public service and public policy re- ognition in 1973 as the vice chairman of the Senate Watergate Committee. He ing and authorizing $31 million to be sources to sponsor classes, facilitate spent for any purpose that is other research on issues facing this country, was a keynote speaker at the Repub- lican National Convention in 1976 and than absolutely necessary at this time. provide internships for students, and Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield was a candidate for the Republican encourage community service activi- 3 minutes to the gentleman from Presidential nomination in 1980. He ties. Rogersville, Tennessee (Mr. JENKINS). In addition, the institute will sponsor concluded his Senate career by serving Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, I thank forums to improve public awareness two terms as minority leader and two the gentleman from Tennessee for and foster discussion and debate on terms as majority leader. Senator yielding time to me. critical issues of national and inter- Baker has received many awards, in- Mr. Speaker, in the closing hours of national significance. cluding the presidential medal of free- this session, which is, like all sessions, The institute also will offer training dom, our Nation’s highest civilian somewhat hectic, it is a pleasure to seminars to elected and appointed pub- award and the Jefferson Award for the have an opportunity to ask my col- lic officials to enhance their governing greatest public service performed by an leagues to vote for Senate Bill 440. skills. Lastly, the institute will be- elected or appointed official. In part, it has been pointed out, it es- come the rightful, permanent, and I am proud to be a cosponsor of this tablishes the Howard H. Baker School proud home to Senator Glenn’s papers, bill, and I urge its adoption by this of Government at the University of speeches, and historic memorabilia. body. Tennessee. Unlike the last speaker who As one of our Nation’s largest public Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield spoke on this subject, I think nothing institutions, Ohio State University has such time as he may consume to the could be more fitting and nothing a long and proud tradition of providing gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. could be more appropriate. Those of us the highest quality education to stu- COBURN). who have served the State of Tennessee dents from all over Ohio and around Mr. COBURN. Mr. Speaker, I was not and who have served our Nation as the world. I believe that this legisla- going to speak on this bill, but after Tennesseans have long sought Senator tion will enable Ohio State to integrate hearing what I have heard and think- Howard Baker’s counsel. That advice public service into their curriculum, ing about $31 million to honor politi- that we sought has always been forth- thus formulating creative educational cians that were intimately involved in coming, it has always been wholesome, initiatives that will combine hands-on giving us a $6 trillion debt, there is and it has always been filled with wis- experience with research and teaching something not quite right with that as dom. activities. This experience will prepare I sit and think about it. There is no The gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. our Nation’s future leaders for service question that these were great public BRYANT) pointed out the capacities in in government and other public affairs servants, but the fact is that on their which Senator Baker has served. I organizations that will ultimately lead watch, our children’s future was mort- would point out that he has brought to thoughtful solutions to important gaged, and not mortgaged just to a great credit to the State of Tennessee public policy problems facing our soci- small extent, to a very great extent. and to this entire Nation in every ca- ety in the 21st century. We talk about this being an author- pacity in which he has served. The Ohio State University is com- ization bill. Well, why is it an author- Mr. Speaker, I would urge every mitted to enhancing public service and ization bill with the very anticipation Member to vote for Senate 440. public policy at all levels of govern- that the next appropriations cycle, the Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I yield ment. I hope my colleagues will join money is going to be spent. So we are myself such time as I may consume. me in honoring this great American by going to take $31 million of the tax- Mr. Speaker, I would like to finish up supporting this legislation. payers’ money and create new univer- by, one, thanking the gentleman from

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Pennsylvania (Chairman GOODLING) for bill (S. 278) to direct the Secretary of tenance equipment and other county allowing us to actually bring this bill the Interior to convey certain lands to vehicles. to the floor today. If he had not waived the county of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. The conveyance will be consistent jurisdiction on the committee, we The Clerk read as follows: with the Recreation and Public Pur- would have not gotten it in this session S. 278 poses Act pricing program. The lands of Congress, so I appreciate his support Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- must be used for public purposes, and for these schools of government. resentatives of the United States of America in revert back to the U.S. Government if Finally, I would like to just talk a Congress assembled, not used for these purposes. moment about Senator Baker. Senator SECTION 1. OLD COYOTE ADMINISTRATIVE SITE. Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill, and Baker is without question my most fa- (a) CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY.—Not later I ask my colleagues to support it. mous constituent. He is, as has been than one year after the date of enactment of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of said earlier, and I would agree with this Act, the Secretary of the Interior (here- my time. this, that he is the most famous living in ‘‘the Secretary’’) shall convey to the Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Tennessean in the country that we County of Rio Arriba, New Mexico (herein Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time ‘‘the County’’), subject to the terms and con- have, and his contribution to this ditions stated in subsection (b), all right, as I may consume. country, we could spend hours talking title, and interest of the United States in Mr. Speaker, S. 278 is a companion about that. and to the land (including all improvements measure to a bill introduced by my col- My personal relationship with him is on the land) known as the ‘‘Old Coyote Ad- league on the Committee on Resources, what I would like to close with. He has ministrative Site’’ located approximately 1⁄2 the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. been my mentor from the get-go, when mile east of the Village of Coyote, New Mex- UDALL). The bill directs the Secretary I first decided to run for public office. ico, on State Road 96, comprising one tract of the Interior to convey land known as I made the trip up to Huntsville, Ten- of 130.27 acres (as described in Public Land the Old Coyote Administrative Site to Order 3730), and one tract of 276.76 acres (as nessee, to his law office, and just dis- described in Executive Order 4599). the county of Rio Arriba in New Mex- cussed what I thought about what my (b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— ico. issues were, what my beliefs were. He (1) Consideration for the conveyance de- The site, which is approximately 307 said, son, I think you ought to run for scribed in subsection (a) shall be— acres, was formerly used by the Forest public office. I think you have what it (A) an amount that is consistent with the Service, but was vacated in 1993 when takes. special pricing program for Governmental the Forest Service moved to a new lo- I will never forget that conversation, entities under the Recreation and Public cation. The legislation provides for the here a great man like Howard Baker Purposes Act; and transfer of the property to the county having this one-on-one conversation (B) an agreement between the Secretary and the County indemnifying the Govern- at a reduced price. The land must be with little VAN HILLEARY from Spring ment of the United States from all liability used for a public purpose, and will re- City, Tennessee. I cannot think of a of the Government that arises from the prop- vert back to the Federal government if more fitting tribute to this man, who erty. not used for these purposes. graduated from the University of Ten- (2) The lands conveyed by this Act shall be It is our understanding the county nessee the same year my father did. used for public purposes. If such lands cease will continue to use the site for public I am a graduate of the University of to be used for public purposes, at the option purposes, including a community cen- Tennessee. I actually took many class- of the United States, such lands will revert ter and a fire substation. Mr. Speaker, to the United States. es in the Department of Political S. 278 is a noncontroversial item which Science there. I just cannot think of a (c) LAND WITHDRAWALS.—Land withdrawals under Public Land Order 3730 and Executive I support. I want to congratulate my more fitting tribute to the University Order 4599 as extended in the Federal Reg- colleagues who have offered this legis- or to the Senator than to have this ister on May 25, 1989 (54 F.R. 22629) shall be lation. school of government named after him. revoked simultaneous with the conveyance Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I would urge all my col- of the property under subsection (a). my time. leagues to vote for this bill, not only to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I am honor Senator Baker, but the other ant to the rule, the gentleman from happy to yield such time as she may Senators involved in the bill. Utah (Mr. HANSEN) and the gentleman consume to the gentlewoman from New Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I have from California (Mr. GEORGE MILLER) Mexico (Mrs. WILSON). no further requests for time, and I each will control 20 minutes. Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I want to yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman thank the chairman for yielding time Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, I have from Utah (Mr. HANSEN). to me, and thank the Committee on no further requests for time, and I Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Resources, and particularly the chair- yield back the balance of my time. myself such time as I may consume. man, for bringing this bill up. As we The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. Speaker, S. 278, introduced by approach the end of this session of the PEASE). The question is on the motion Senator DOMENICI of New Mexico, di- Congress, there are a lot of things we offered by the gentleman from Ten- rects the Secretary of the Interior and are trying to wrap up. This is one that nessee (Mr. HILLEARY) that the House the Secretary of Agriculture to convey has been pending for some time. suspend the rules and pass the Senate land known as the Old Coyote Adminis- This Rio Arriba legislation author- bill, S. 440. trative Site to the county of Rio izes the transfer of a little more than The question was taken. Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, on that Arriba, New Mexico. 400 acres of Federal land in the Old I demand the yeas and nays. This site includes a Forest Service Coyote Ranger District Station near The yeas and nays were ordered. tract of 130 acres and a BLM tract of Coyote, New Mexico, and it would give The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 276 acres. The site was vacated by the it to Rio Arriba County so they can ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Forest Service in 1993. This legislation have that land and those buildings for Chair’s prior announcement, further is patterned after a similar transfer county purposes and public purposes. proceedings on this motion will be that the 103rd Congress directed the They are going to use those buildings postponed. Secretary of Agriculture to complete for a community center, for a fire sta- f in 1993 on the Old Taos Ranger District tion, for their storage and road mainte- Station. nance equipment, and I think it is a DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF As with Taos Station, the Coyote win-win situation. THE INTERIOR TO CONVEY CER- Station will continue to be used for The Federal government no longer TAIN LANDS TO THE COUNTY OF public purposes, including a commu- wants to maintain those buildings and RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO nity center and a fire substation. Some has moved to a new ranger station Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I move to buildings will also be available for the about 6 miles away, so this is a good suspend the rules and pass the Senate county to use for storage of road main- land transfer bill. This bill passed the

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