April 11, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E501 Joyner Foundation’’ which is an instrument to sons—-Thomas Joyner, Jr., the CEO of The CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY give back to the community, he has given Tom Joyner Foundation and Oscar Joyner, Di- OF TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT scholarships to help needy students at Histori- rector of Marketing for the foundation. cally Black Colleges and Universities Tom’s efforts and awards cannot go unno- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (HBCU’s) and strengthened the African-Amer- ticed and must be recorded in history. There- OF FLORIDA ican concept of parents and children cooper- fore, this insertion in the CONGRESSIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ating together to build a greater society. RECORD is made so that Tom Joyner’s efforts This is just one of the many programs which and all of his positive actions and ‘‘solid gold Thursday, April 11, 2002 has involved his talented and creative efforts. programming’’ will be engrossed and embed- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on April His weekly Thursday Morning Moms highlights ded in the history of this country. 10th, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the struggles of African-American women ris- f the Taiwan Relations Act being signed into ing to the highest level of family. His weekly law. Since the time of its enactment, it has tribute to Real Fathers Real Men; his feature A TRIBUTE TO ALFRED E. MANN only served to strengthen the position of the of Little Known Black History Facts; his feature Republic of China on Taiwan, internationally, of Christmas Wish List; and his feature of Ce- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF as both an economic power and champion of lebrity Interviews continue to inspire, enlighten OF CALIFORNIA democracy in Asia. and motivate African-Americans to be proud of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Taiwan Relations Act set the premise the past, achieve in the present and prepare Thursday, April 11, 2002 for the United States long standing friendship for the future. with the Formosa Island. Throughout the Mr. Joyner’s leadership on issues which af- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to years, that commitment of friendship has been fect African-Americans on a daily basis is su- rise today and honor Alfred E. Mann, a great met with our continual support of their security perb and outstanding. His ‘‘fly jocking’’ across philanthropist in the Southern California com- needs, as well as a strong trade partnership. America to various cities and states not only munity and famed national bio-medical re- In closing, I want to commend the wonderful increased the awareness of issues of interests searcher. He has dedicated his life to his fam- work of Ambassador C.J. Chen and his staff to the African-American community, but moti- ily, his church, and to the search for cures to in representing the needs and concerns of the vated them to take action. He earned this ‘‘fly the world’s most devastating diseases and af- ROC and always extending the friendship of jocking’’ title through his dedication to serve flictions. the Taiwanese to those of us here in Wash- radio audiences in Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Alfred Mann was born in Portland, Oregon ington, DC. Through their efforts, I am certain Illinois. Both markets recognized his impres- in 1925 and has been a resident of Los Ange- that the relationship between the United sive talent and wanted him at the same time. les, California since 1946. He attended the States and Taiwan, anchored in the Taiwan Before expanding his presence into 120 mar- University of California, Los Angeles and has Relations Act, will continue to strengthen in kets across the country, Tom flew from Dallas received honorary doctorate degrees from the the years ahead. to Chicago every day for seven years. University of Southern California and The f Tom’s actions are commendable and very John Hopkins University. much appreciated. The other super stars, i.e., He has earned his reputation as a bio- IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEAN OF J. Anthony Brown, Sybil Wilkes, Miss Dupree, medical pioneer because of his outstanding THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE Myra J., Tavis Smiley, and Donna Richardson accomplishments throughout his professional also inform and motivate the public. The Tom life. As the Chairman and co-CEO of Ad- HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Joyner Morning Show is truly inspirational. vanced Bionics Corporation, he manufactured OF FLORIDA Mr. Joyner and his morning crew have re- a developed advanced cochlear implants for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived many awards, which reflect their skills, the restoration of hearing and is currently de- Thursday, April 11, 2002 talents and contributions specifically to Afri- veloping a number of neurostimulation sys- can-Americans, and generally to all Ameri- tems which may prove to be beneficial in Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cans. treating those who face paralysis and any honor the 24-year legislative career of my Lastly and most importantly, I would like to number of neurological disorders. He is also friend, and constituent, Ron Silver. Ron Silver share a piece of Tom Joyner’s personal his- responsible for the manufacturing of contin- exemplifies the essence of what it means to tory. uous glucose monitoring systems primarily be a public servant. Throughout his legislative Born to Frances and Hercules Lionel Joyner used for the treatment of diabetes and for the career Ron has served Florida and the people of Tuskegee, Alabama, Tom attended elemen- manufacture of hospital intravenous pumps. of Miami-Dade county with dignity and honor. tary school at the Chambliss Children’s Mr. Mann has made a lifelong commitment His peers fondly named him Dean of the Flor- House, which was a laboratory school located to philanthropy. His countless number of chari- ida Legislature. on the grounds of Tuskegee Institute. He went table donations has made a lasting impact on A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ron on to enroll at Tuskegee Institute High School our nation. In fact, each year, his name can and his family moved to Florida in 1958 where where he received his educational training be found on the list of the ten most philan- young Ron began laying the groundwork for a under the direction of Mrs. Alberta Ritchie, the thropic minded individuals. Two of his largest legislative career that would span over two mother of famous singer and songwriter Lionel donations, 100 million to the University of decades, include five U.S. presidents and six Ritchie. Southern California and the promise of 100 Florida governors. In 1978, Ron took his ideas During his matriculation at Tuskegee Insti- million to the University of California, Los An- and vision to Tallahassee as a member of the tute, Tom played records in the college cafe- geles, will help shape the face of current and Florida House of Representatives. There, Ron teria after basketball and football games. He future research at both of these institutions. worked tirelessly on issues such as health further expressed his love for music and enter- Also, as the founder of two medical re- care, aging and long term care, and criminal tainment as a member of a local singing search foundations—the Alfred Mann Founda- justice. His leadership was rewarded when his group, The Commodores. After performing tion and the Alfred Mann Institute at the Uni- colleagues elected him to two terms as House with the group for two years, Tom asked his versity of Southern California—Alfred Mann Majority Whip and Majority Leader. In these parents’ permission to leave school and tour has ensured that the biomedical community leadership roles, Ron had the enviable task of with The Commodores. His parents refused to will be able to engage in the lasting study of building consensus among of his Democratic allow him to drop out of College and follow the the diseases and ailments that affect so many colleagues. Not an easy task, but one that group, but instead, they strongly encouraged Americans. Ron relished. him to finish his education at Tuskegee Insti- Alfred Mann’s dedication to the biomedical In 1992, Ron, with the support of his be- tute. community has and will continue to produce loved wife, Irene, was elected to the Florida Upon graduation in 1971, Tom decided to lasting and important discoveries as our nation Senate. In the Senate, he was again elected pursue his dream as a radio announcer. His faces the challenge of curing the world’s most to a leadership role as Majority Leader. As a mission was to change the face of Black radio devastating illnesses. His commitment to help- member of that distinguished body, Ron into an advocacy medium, with particular inter- ing others through research and philanthropy stands out as a champion of disadvantaged ests in broadening the awareness of HBCU’s has and will continue to have a positive affect Floridians. Ron shares my commitment to re- and increasing voter registration. for all of us. I ask all Members of Congress to ducing Florida’s welfare rolls by promoting Tom is married to fitness expert and trainer join me in honoring a man who has given a personal responsibility and giving a hand up Donna Richardson. He is the father of two lifetime to making a difference in our Nation. as opposed to a hand out. Our partnership

VerDate 112000 05:35 Apr 12, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11AP8.009 pfrm04 PsN: E11PT1 E502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 11, 2002 grew as a result of the historic 1996 welfare tablishments in an organized manner in the creation of the Court and its institutions. In the reform act and it continues today as we fund state are being booked under the milder Preparatory Commission meetings estab- the critical program known as Temporary As- Criminal Procedure Code. POTO allows a lishing the mechanics and operations of the person to be held without bail for 30 days. sistance for Needy Families (TANF). Rights activists here contended that this Court, U.S. diplomats and other officials have Although 2002 brings an end to Ron Silver’s was yet another example of the state govern- played a key role in shaping this institution. legislative service, Mr. Speaker, I am certain ment’s bias against the Muslim community, While I have no illusions that the United Ron will continue serving his community and and called for the scrapping of POTO. States will ratify the Rome Statute anytime the great state of Florida for many years to Earlier, Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s soon, it would be shortsighted for us to take come. government had announced compensation of steps to neutralize our ability to assist in this Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of Florida’s Con- Rs. 200,000 ($4,166) for the victims of the process. In particular, I call on the Administra- gressional delegation, I salute Ron Silver, on Godhra tragedy, while the amount for those tion not to ‘‘unsign’’ the Rome Statute. As a his twenty-four great years of honorable serv- who died in the widespread retaliatory riots was fixed at half that amount, Rs. 100,000 signatory and in our observer capacity, we can ice in the Florida legislature and wish him and ($2,083). continue influencing the form of the Court over his family the very best in the years to come. Rights activists as well as journalists cov- the course of the next year into an institution I’m proud to call Ronald Alden Silver my ering the riots have noted how Muslim estab- that can have the effect of supporting U.S. na- friend. lishments were targeted in an organized tional security goals, not damaging them. That f manner—even when they masqueraded under is what we should focus on, not actions that Hindu names and were run in Hindu majority would isolate us further from our friends and IN SECULAR INDIA, HINDU LIVES areas. allies. WORTH TWICE AS MUCH AS MUS- f Let us move forward constructively with re- LIM LIVES spect to the International Criminal Court. If we THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL do so, we may well be able to help advance COURT HON. CYNTHIA A. McKINNEY the cause of human rights and international OF GEORGIA justice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TOM LANTOS f Thursday, April 11, 2002 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, the govern- DONOR AWARENESS WEEK ment of India is compensating the families of Thursday, April 11, 2002 those who lost their lives in the recent riots in Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today a number HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Gujarat. While no amount of money makes up of countries will ratify the Rome Statute of the OF NEW YORK for the loss, this is a decent thing to do and International Criminal Court, surpassing the 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I salute India for it. countries needed to bring the Rome Statute However, Mr. Speaker, I was disturbed to into force. Ratification of this treaty is a nota- Thursday, April 11, 2002 find out that apparently in the world’s largest ble achievement for the new foreign policy of Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- secular democracy, a Hindu life is worth twice the European Union, which adopted a com- er, I rise in recognition of National Organ and as much as a Muslim life. According to News mon position in support of ratification. Indeed Tissue Donor Awareness Week which begins India-Times, the Indian government is paying many of our European allies and our other April 21–27, 2002. As a nurse, I saw firsthand out 200,000 Rupees each to the families of friends, such as Belgium, Canada, Finland, how transplants and the generosity of donors Hindus who were killed, but just 100,000 Ru- France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Nether- save lives. As a Congresswoman, I have been pees to the family of each Muslim killed. lands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland and proud to help my constituents work through Mr. Speaker, I think it is offensive that a the United Kingdom, have all ratified this land- the process of transplant surgery, and bring country that claims it is democratic thinks that mark international instrument. awareness to the importance of donors. the life of one person or group is twice as val- Everyone agrees that those who perpetrate A few years ago my office was fortunate uable as that of another person or group. genocide, crimes against humanity and war enough to help a constituent, John Pellegrino What if our government declared white lives crimes must face justice, either before inter- of Floral Park, New York, navigate through the twice as valuable as black ones, or vice national tribunals or before the national courts insurance maze. I’m pleased to note John versa? Would that be tolerated? of their own countries. And as we recently celebrates his two-year liver transplant anni- The article also notes that during the riots, heard in the testimony before the Committee versary on April 13. However, John’s anniver- ‘‘Muslim establishments were targeted in an on International Relations, there may be situa- sary is bittersweet, especially for his donor’s organized manner—even when they tions, such as post-conflict societies, where it parents, now also his good friends, Harold and masqueraded under Hindu names and were is simply impossible for national institutions to Melinda Yarbrough of Louisiana. In the midst run in Hindu majority areas.’’ This seems to in- pursue prosecutions of such crimes. For ex- of facing the agony of losing their precious dicate the government’s hand in the planning ample, the International Criminal Tribunals on daughter Breann, the Yarbroughs gave life to of the riots, an impression that is reinforced by the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda have done John and six other people. the fact that the police stood by and let the excellent work in those specific instances of It is fitting to honor John and the carnage happen. gross violations of recognized international Yarbroughs—as well as the thousands of This is simply part of an ongoing Hindu na- human rights norms. transplant recipients and donors. According to tionalist campaign to wipe out religious minori- While many Members of this House have the U.S. Department of Health and Human ties. It is unacceptable, Mr. Speaker, and expressed reservations regarding the exact Services, Congress first designated the third America must help to put a stop to it. We form of this Court, we all must now recognize full week in April as National Organ and Tis- should stop all aid to India until all people that it is a reality. Over 60 countries from sue Donor Awareness Week in 1983 (Public enjoy equal rights and we should demand a every continent have determined that it may Law 98–99) to raise awareness of the critical free and fair plebiscite in Kashmir, Khalistan, be appropriate at times for an international need for organ and tissue donation and to en- Nagaland, and the other nations seeking to court, rather than their own national courts, to courage all Americans to share their decision get out from under India’s brutal occupation. prosecute and try perpetrators of genocide, concerning donation with their families. Bone These steps will help bring real freedom, sta- crimes against humanity, and war crimes com- grafts enable individuals to walk again while bility, and prosperity to the South Asian re- mitted on their territory. Given the concerns skin grafts save the lives of critically burned gion. that have been expressed regarding the possi- patients, and donated corneas prevent or cor- Mr. Speaker, I would like to place the News bility of overzealous prosecutions coming from rect blindness. Heart valves help repair critical India-Times article into the RECORD. the Court, I believe that it is imperative that we cardiac defects. Today, more than 79,000 [From the News India-Times March 29, 2002] now all work together to ensure that the Court men, women and children wait for an organ MUSLIMS SUFFER BIAS EVEN AFTER THE RIOTS is a responsible international actor that ad- transplant, without an increase in donation, AHMEDABAD—The state government has vances the cause of human rights and inter- that number will continue to escalate, Cur- been booking those responsible for the national accountability, and fulfills its promise rently, 16 people die each day because there Godhra carnage under draconian Prevention as a worthy legacy of the Nuremberg Tribunal. are not enough organs available for transplant. of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), while those In order to achieve this end, I believe that Every day 114 individuals are added to the who targeted Muslims and their business es- the United States must remain engaged in the national waiting list for organs.

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