February 4, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S281 before the holidays with one slight stay in school and be successful in life. CONGRATULATIONS TO SOUTH DA- modification that represents the Bond This exciting new program, launched KOTA’S XXXVI amendment on expensing, which was on January 31, 2002, is called the Alli- PARTICIPANTS adopted. Otherwise, the amendment is ance for Youth. Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I the same as what has passed the House Bill Milliken, Communities in congratulate of the of Representatives and the President Schools CEO and West Virginia Gov- . Adam, a native said he would sign. ernor Bob Wise joined together last of Rapid City and a South Dakota I hope we have an opportunity to get week to signal the start of a major ini- State University graduate, was instru- 60 votes for cloture on the amendment tiative to help students. The Alliance mental in the Patriot victory in Super and that we are able to get that for Youth combines the missions of Bowl XXXVI. With :07 left in the fourth amendment adopted, get the bill to the education and community service with quarter and the score tied at 17, Adam President for signature, and con- the goal of making each more acces- kicked the game winning 48-yard field sequently, then, immediately—not 3 or sible to students in West Virginia. goal. 4 months down the road when we have Through the Alliance, children can Adam has had a long and very suc- a conference committee trying to connect with concerned adults and cessful football career. During his NFL reach some agreement—get help to have a safe place where they can de- tenure, Adam has been to two Super stimulate the economy through accel- velop useful life skills, have a whole- Bowls and numerous playoff games. erated depreciation for business, some start in life, and have the oppor- Prior to Adam’s professional career, he through middle-income-tax reduction, tunity to become involved in their played for the Jackrabbits from 1991– making it permanent the 27-percent communities. As a former VISTA 1994 and was all-North Central Con- bracket down to 25-percent bracket, worker, I personally know how public ference punter and kicker from 1992– and tax rebates for low-income people service can change and improve some- 1994. Also, during Adam’s early athletic to stimulate the economy on the de- one’s life. Providing more opportuni- years at Central High School in Rapid mand side, consumer spending. All ties for public service will help both City, I was pleased to have nominated three are meant to create jobs and will the communities served and the stu- him for a service academy appoint- create jobs. dents involved. By helping to shape the ment. Also, this amendment is for the dis- lives of our children, the Alliance for Although Adam will be remembered placed workers; those mostly affected Youth Program is making the most im- for his Super Bowl winning kick, his because of what happened on Sep- portant investment in our future. two field goals during the playoff game tember 11 will get an increase of unem- Years ago, the National Commission against the Oakland Raiders may have ployment compensation of 13 weeks on Children which I chaired, challenged been even more impressive. During a and a 60-percent tax credit for health society in general to create a moral snowstorm, he kicked a 45-yard field insurance, and we do it in a way that climate for our children. The Alliance goal to send the game to overtime, and people can have the option, if they do for Youth Program responds to this then kicked the game winning field not want COBRA, to have other insur- challenge. We all understand that the goal in overtime to win the Divisional ance, and also to help those who did chances for children’s success are tied Playoff game. Without his leadership not have any COBRA insurance where to quality education, strong child de- and resolve, the New England Patriots last employed. velopment, and strong support from would not have been in a position to It is a well-rounded stimulus package family and caring adults. It is my hope play in the Super Bowl, let alone win that will get the job done. The fact that the Alliance for Youth will con- it. Adam reflects the best of South Da- that it passed the House of Representa- tinue the worthy and important work kota, and I know I speak for the entire tives and will be signed by the Presi- of providing children with extra sup- State when I say congratulations on dent is reason enough for this body to port for a successful start in life. I ap- the great victory. We are all very adopt it, particularly because in this plaud this new partnership, and I look proud of you. body nothing gets done that is not bi- forward to seeing the results of its val- Also, I would like to congratulate partisan. This has bipartisan support. uable work. several other particpants from Super I yield the floor and suggest the ab- Bowl XXXVI who have South Dakota sence of a quorum. f ties, including Adam Timmerman, a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT guard for the St. Louis Rams and a clerk will call the roll. OF 2001 SDSU graduate; , a Uni- The assistant legislative clerk pro- versity of South Dakota standout and ceeded to call the roll. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, backup linebacker for the Patriots; Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- I rise today to speak about hate crimes Brad Seely, a Baltic native and Special imous consent the order for the legislation I introduced with Senator Teams coach for the New England Pa- quorum call be rescinded. KENNEDY in March of last year. The triots; and Mike Martz who was born in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Local Law Enforcement Act of 2001 Sioux Falls and is the head coach of objection, it is so ordered. would add new categories to current the Rams. hate crimes legislation sending a sig- f It is very satisfying to know that nal that violence of any kind is unac- even though South Dakota has no pro- MORNING BUSINESS ceptable in our society. fessional or Division I sports, we were Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- I would like to describe a terrible very well represented in the biggest imous consent the Senate now proceed crime that occurred August 30, 1997 in sporting event in America. Congratula- to a period of morning business with Chicago, IL. A woman and two gay men tions to all who played and partici- Senators allowed to speak for a period were attacked by several men who were pated in one of the best Super Bowls not to exceed 5 minutes each. shouting anti-gay epithets. The assail- ever played. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ants, Matthew W. Polley, 21, Jason C. f objection, it is so ordered. Polley, 22, and Kenneth A. Schultz, 20 BLACK HISTORY MONTH f were each charged with a felony hate crime in connection with the incident. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH PROGRAM I believe that Government’s first I rise today to honor February as Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, duty is to defend its citizens, to defend Black History Month. Each February last Friday the children in my State of them against the harms that come out since 1926, our Nation has paused to West Virginia had reason to celebrate. of hate. The Local Law Enforcement recognize the contributions of black I am delighted to announce that the Enhancement Act of 2001 is now a sym- Americans to the history of our Na- Communities in Schools Program and bol that can become substance. I be- tion. This is no accident, February is a America’s Promise have joined to form lieve that by passing this legislation, significant month in black American a new partnership aimed at giving our we can change hearts and minds as history. Abolitionist Frederick Doug- children resources that help them to well. lass, President Abraham Lincoln, and

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:09 Feb 05, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04FE6.054 pfrm03 PsN: S04PT1 S282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 4, 2002 scholar and civil rights leader W.E.B. Without Moses Harris, and people like creating a state in which every indi- DuBois were born in the month of Feb- him, Oregon, as we know it, would not vidual reads, participates in public af- ruary. The 15th Amendment to the exist today. fairs, and continues to learn through- Constitution was ratified 132 years ago Moses Harris and George Bush are out life, involves an enormous commit- this month, giving black Americans only two early examples of the black ment. It is a self-imposed and ambi- the right to vote. The National Asso- men and women who changed the tious challenge that the Council has ciation for the Advancement of Colored course of history in Oregon and in the taken on completely. The Council has People was founded in February in New United States. During the remainder of distinguished itself as a national leader York City. Last Friday, February 1, Black History Month, I will return to in promoting reading. was the forty-second anniversary of the the floor to celebrate more Oregonians Victor’s work with the Council has Greensboro Four’s historic sit-in. And like Harris and Bush, whose contribu- been so successful and has enjoyed such on February 25, 1870, this body wel- tions, while great, have not received a long tenure that it would be impos- comed its first black Senator, Hiram R. the attention they deserve. sible to discuss one without a complete Revels of Mississippi. f mention of the other. Throughout this I want to take time during this im- long association, Victor has held an portant month to celebrate some of the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS unfading belief that the humanities contributions made by black Ameri- can and must be used to improve life in cans in my home State of Oregon. MAJOR STEWART H. HOLMES meaningful ways. Victor believes right- Since Marcus Lopez, who sailed with ly that all Vermonters benefit from ∑ Captain Robert Gray in 1788, become Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I am any investment in the humanities, and the first person of African descent to pleased to congratulate Major Stewart the Council has been his vehicle for ad- set foot in Oregon, a great many black H. Holmes upon the completion of his vancement. In January 1974, Victor set Americans have helped shape the his- career of service in the United States up office in Hyde Park, VT, with a tory of my State. Throughout this Marine Corps. Throughout his 22 years budget of $140,000. His first two grants month, I will come to the floor to high- military career, Major Holmes served were to the Crossroads Humanities light some of their stories. with distinction and dedication. Council in Rutland, VT, and to the One important story in the history of He joined the Marine Corps when he Vermont Historical Society. As with the Pacific Northwest belongs to a was 17 years of age and rose from pri- those first two grants, the Council has black pioneer named George W. Bush. vate to major, serving in a wide variety used its position to challenge the peo- George Washington Bush, a veteran of of assignments along the way. He ple of Vermont to enrich their lives lo- the War of 1812, headed west on the Or- served as the Marine Corps Appropria- cally through the humanities. The egon Trail in 1844 hoping to leave the tions liaison to both the U.S. Senate Council has worked for the preserva- racism of Missouri behind him. A and U.S. House of Representatives, and tion of historic papers and documents, wealthy farmer, Bush purchased six he has been a legislative fellow in my the creation of reading programs, ini- wagons, packed up his friends and fam- office. He has carried out his respon- tiatives to improve teachers’ abilities ily, including his Irish wife, and settled sibilities with great ability and dedica- in teaching the humanities and many, in The Dalles. Upon arrival, Bush dis- tion. many other meaningful projects. covered that the racism he was trying His parents, Wilhelmina and Jacob The importance of Victor’s influence to escape was, tragically, alive and Holmes, and his fellow Marines can be in Vermont for more than a quarter of well in the Oregon Territory. proud of his distinguished service. a century cannot be overemphasized. I While slavery was illegal in Oregon, Major Holmes, and his wife Deborah, congratulate Victor on his retirement my State shamefully tried to drive out have made many sacrifices during his and I sincerely wish him the best of blacks through the enactment of exclu- Marine career, and we appreciate their luck in whatever he may do next.∑ sion laws, including a disgraceful ‘‘lash contribution of conscientious service law.’’ The lash law required that a to our country. f black person be whipped twice a year I am also pleased that Major Holmes ‘‘until [they] shall quit the territory.’’ will continue his work in my office as As a result of this law, Bush was forced a Legislative Assistant with respon- THE TRIUMPH OF THE NEW to move across the Columbia River to sibilities for defense and military pro- ENGLAND PATRIOTS live under the more hospitable rule of grams and issues. I look forward to ∑ Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I the Hudson’s Bay Company. Bush having the continued benefit of his de- salute the New England Patriots for thrived as a farmer and rancher in the pendable counsel and assistance.∑ their amazing win in Super Bowl Puget Sound area, and his success at- f XXXVI. We are so proud of our Patriots tracted a large number of settlers to for bringing home this championship the Northwest. Because his prosperity TRIBUTE TO VICTOR SWENSON and for the manner in which they helped spur the tremendous growth of ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, for achieved it: through determination, settlements north of the Columbia, more than twenty-eight years it has class and teamwork. Some followers of Bush, one of the first black Oregonians, been my pleasure to know and work the Pats through their startling season is now credited by some historians for with Victor Swenson in many efforts to have deemed New England a team of bringing the land north of the Colum- promote the humanities at the State destiny. I agree with that characteriza- bia River, present-day Washington and national levels. On February 1, tion if one defines team of destiny as a State, into the United States. 2002, Victor retired as the Executive collection of individuals who worked Bush might never have completed his Director of the Vermont Council on the together as an efficient, loyal combina- journey to Oregon had it not been for Humanities, a leadership role he has ef- tion in the face of adversity and doubt. one of the first Oregon Trail guides, a fectively filled since the Council’s in- From Fort Kent, ME, to Waterbury, black man named Moses Harris. Harris ception in 1974. Today, I rise to express CT, from Williamstown to Wellfleet, spent years trapping in the Northwest, my gratitude for his dedication and New England sports fans have hungered and was one of the explorers who chris- service to all Vermonters. for a sports title since 1986. Few would tened Independence Rock in what is Every State has a humanities coun- have guessed that it would be the Pa- now the State of Wyoming. Harris was cil, but few are as innovative, creative, triots who would end this drought by renowned for his knowledge of the re- and self-sufficient as the Vermont bringing home their first champion- gion, and, on more than one occasion, council on the Humanities. Early on, ship. Although blessed with four dec- saved lost or stranded wagon parties under Victor’s stewardship, the ades of star players such as Gino from certain death along the treach- Vermont Council determined that the Cappelletti, Jim Nance and Babe erous route to Oregon. He guided thou- first step in broadening Vermonters’ Parilli in the 1960s; Sam (Bam) sands to the Pacific Northwest, includ- participation in humanities program- Cunningham, Russ Francis, and Jim ing the famous Whitman party, and did ming was ensuring that all Vermonters Plunkett in the 1970s; John Hannah, so until his death of cholera in 1849. were able to read. This undertaking, Mike Haynes, and Stanley Morgan in

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