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TRIBUTE TO MARGO RECOGNIZING PHI MU ALPHA In these times when we ask so much of our FENSTERMAKER OF JEROME, SINFONIA military community, the women and men of MICHIGAN, EXCEPTIONAL our Armed Forces need our help. The rising TEACHER HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS costs of prescription drugs and VA enrollment OF TEXAS fees and a struggling economy only hamper IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the efforts of our veterans trying to continue HON. NICK SMITH Wednesday, June 18, 2003 their lives in the nation they spent their ca- reers defending. Disabled veterans have paid OF MICHIGAN Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to their price, and I would urge this body to not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Frater- make them pay twice. nity, one of the most distinguished music fra- f Wednesday, June 18, 2003 ternities in the nation, as they gather in Wash- ington for their triennial convention. Founded TRIBUTE TO JUDY LOWE Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- in 1898 at the New England Conservatory of cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- Music in Boston, Massachusetts, there are perity and security. The formidable responsi- HON. JAMES P. MORAN currently 212 collegiate chapters, colonies, OF VIRGINIA bility of molding and inspiring young minds to and alumni associations in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- The President of Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity, ment rests partly in the hands of our teachers. Dr. Darhyl Ramsey, is a distinguished citizen Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Today I would like to recognize a teacher from of the twenty-sixth District of Texas, and I con- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Jerome, MI, that most influenced and moti- gratulate him on his leadership of this promi- today to pay tribute to a leader and a friend vated exceptional students in academics and nent and effective music organization. Dedi- in my district who has shown what one person leadership that were winners of the LeGrand cated to the development of musicians as well can achieve through selfless dedication to her Smith scholarship. as to the music itself, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia community. Judy Lowe, of Alexandria, Virginia, Margo Fenstermaker teaches English at Fraternity has significantly furthered the edu- is an inspiration to all of us who wish to better Hanover Horton High School in Horton, MI. cation and advancement of music in the the lives of the people around us. She is credited for instilling in students an en- United States of America. This year, Judy was recognized by the Alex- Once again, I articulate my gratitude to Phi thusiasm for the subject and for life itself. In andria Commission on Women by honoring Mu Alpha Fraternity and to Dr. Ramsey for one student’s own words, ‘‘Mrs. Fenstermaker her with the Marguerite Payez Award. This their dedication to the music of our nation. is an inspiring, encouraging and optimistic lifetime achievement award is given to a woman who instills a sense of respect for oth- f woman who has devoted her life to benefit the ers.’’ The respect and gratitude of her stu- DISCHARGE PETITION ON H.R. 303 City of Alexandria. I can not think of a person dents speaks well of Mrs. Fenstermaker’s abil- more deserving of this than Judy. ity to challenge young minds to stretch the Judy Lowe has served as the ‘‘Mayor’’ of HON. SAM FARR Del Ray, a working class and diverse section mental muscles and strive to achieve the best OF CALIFORNIA of the City of Alexandria where I have spent that is in them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most of my adult life. She has worked tire- Mrs. Fenstermaker’s excellence in teaching Wednesday, June 18, 2003 lessly to improve the Del Ray area through challenges and inspires students to move be- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, on June 17, I her volunteer work. Her service on the civic yond the teen-age tendency toward surface signed onto the discharge petition H.R. 303, association executive board for 10 years study and encourage deeper thought and con- and I rise today to express my continued sup- helped shape Del Ray into the vibrant neigh- nections to the real world. No profession is port of the efforts to release this bill from com- borhood that we know today. Judy authored more important in its influence and daily inter- mittee. Concurrent receipt is an issue that the community newsletter during her time action with the future leaders of our commu- warrants the attention of this House, the Sen- bringing the news to her friends and neighbors nity and our country, and Margo ate and the President of the United States. in a way that pulled the community together. Fentersmaker’s impact on her students is cer- Currently, veterans who have served our ‘‘Art on the Avenue’’ is one of the most im- tainly deserving of recognition. country nobly and suffered a service-con- pressive and valuable events that the City of Alexandria hosts, and it would never have On behalf of the Congress of the United nected disability receive a retirement check re- duced by the amount of their disability com- been possible without the assistance and States of America, I am proud to extend our pensation. With that reduction, the disability dedication of Judy. This annual event helps highest praise to Mrs. Margo Fenstermaker as compensation becomes negated as it simply showcase the diversity of the city through a master teacher. We thank her for her con- fills the hole left by the federal government in multicultural art and music. Judy has ensured tinuing dedication to teaching and her willing- the veterans’ retirement checks. American that this event improves each year and she ness and ability to challenge and inspire stu- men and women who served in our Armed should be commended for her commitment to dents for leadership and success. Services need not be slighted anymore after showcasing the arts of our area. putting their lives in harm’s way for the sur- Judy’s involvement in a range of civic activi- f vival of this great democracy. This discharge ties in Alexandria has endeared her to count- petition will draw out those that believe the less individuals and organizations throughout PERSONAL EXPLANATION codes of valor and honor outrank fiscal the area. Her passion for her community has tightfistedness. never faded and she has always been one of By releasing H.R. 303 from committee and the first people to step up and volunteer for an HON. CHRIS BELL allowing debate on the bill, we can begin to activity or an event. OF TEXAS address the issue of concurrent receipt. The Most importantly, Judy Lowe is a true leader bill was introduced with bipartisan support, but whose magnanimous spirit is infectious. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the discharge petition lacks that same support. words most often used to describe Judy are Wednesday, June 18, 2003 You and I both know, Mr. Speaker, that there cheerful, dedicated, and role model. She is are bills introduced everyday that are never in- known not only for her dedication to Alexan- Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 276, tended to reach the House floor. This should dria, but also her devotion to the Washington I was unavoidably detained in the air. Had I not be one of those bills. This should not be Redskins. She is the only person I know to been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ one of those issues. wear black after every game the Redskins

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VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.001 E18PT1 E1290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2003 lose or to drive a maroon vehicle made to look HONORING MR. MIKE BROWN city council changed the meeting’s ‘‘minutes’’ like a Redskins helmet. She is passionate to ‘‘hours.’’ A humble man, he always about everything in her life and we should all HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS downplays the fact that he was mayor by say- be fortunate to have a tenth of the energy she OF TEXAS ing that ‘‘half the people on Pacific Avenue exerts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mall are former mayors.’’ Judy Lowe is the kind of person that makes But his efforts have never been confined to our civil society function in a truly ‘‘all-Amer- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Santa Cruz, and he has accumulated a gen- ican way’’. She spent her professional career Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to erous amount of frequent flyer miles traveling in service to her country with the Department recognize Mr. Mike Brown of Flower Mound, back and forth from Central and South Amer- of Defense. She will continue to serve our so- Texas for his peer-recognized honor of ‘‘Out- ica. Bert has not been elected governor of ciety in every positive way for the rest of what standing Young Bandmaster in Texas.’’ California yet, but he certainly is a viable can- I trust will be a very long life. Mr. Brown has succeeded in music edu- didate in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Colom- f cation for four notable years at Flower Mound bia. He has devoted an enormous amount of High School, and previously for six years at time spreading his own and America’s good- TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN IRELAN OF Lewisville High School. He currently holds the will to the impoverished and less fortunate, PITTSFORD, MICHIGAN, EXCEP- illustrious position of Chairman of the Fine and without a doubt, he has changed the lives TIONAL TEACHER Arts Department at Flower Mound High of many. School. With a promising career before him An incredible wit and humor, Bert has been HON. NICK SMITH and his dedicated colleagues behind him, Mr. the smiles and strength behind the voice of OF MICHIGAN Brown will afford the students of Flower the good fight in Santa Cruz for many years, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mound High School a tremendous opportunity and he has taken that fight to other countries. to learn from a truly distinguished talent. On behalf of this House, I wish Bert Muhly a Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Once again, I articulate my sincere con- happy birthday: a scholar, a father, a husband, Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- gratulations to Mr. Brown for his dedication to a visionary, a friend and always young at cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- music education and for his commitment to heart. perity and security. The formidable responsi- fostering the musical gifts of the youth of f bility of molding and inspiring young minds to North Texas. HONORING COLONEL THOMAS the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- f ment rests partly in the hands of our teachers. ASHMAN Today I would like to recognize a teacher from HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY, BERT Pittsford, Michigan that most influenced and MUHLY HON. JAMES P. MORAN motivated exceptional students in academics OF VIRGINIA and leadership that were winners of the HON. SAM FARR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LeGrand Smith scholarship. OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Mr. John Irelan teaches social studies at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pittsford High School in Pittsford, Michigan. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Wednesday, June 18, 2003 He is credited for instilling in students an en- today to honor one of my constituents, Colonel thusiasm for the subject and for life itself. In Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thomas Ashman in recognition of his thirty one student’s own words, ‘‘Mr. Irelan is not the honor the 80th birthday of the legendary Bert years of distinguished service to the United type of teacher to sit in the lounge during his Muhly. Bert is the quintessential professorial States. free time; he is in his room or the hallway to type of guy: articulate, caring and wonderful in After receiving a Bachelor of Science de- have contact with the students. As my psy- his style and manner. It is safe to say that gree in Chemical Engineering from the Univer- chology, sociology, economics and govern- Santa Cruz, California would not be the Santa sity of Akron in Ohio, Thomas Ashman was ment teacher, he always relates course mate- Cruz it is without the Herculean efforts and commissioned into the United States Air Force rial to ‘real-life’ situations.’’ The respect and goodwill of Bert. through the Reserve Training Corps in 1973. gratitude of his students speaks well of Mr. His fingerprints are all around Santa Cruz. He was first assigned to McChord Air Force Irelan’s ability to challenge young minds to As a member of the Santa Cruz City Council, Base in Washington as Chief, Base Fuels stretch the mental muscles and strive to his activities have included the following: Management Branch. In 1976, his service took achieve the best that is in them. member of the State Democratic Central Com- him to Korea, and in 1977 he transferred to John Irelan’s excellence in teaching chal- mittee; Co-chair of the California 16th Senato- Andrews Air Force Base where his respon- lenges and inspires students to move beyond rial District Committee; and Santa Cruz Coun- sibilities included support for the Presidential the teen-age tendency toward surface study ty Chair. He has also contributed to presi- fleet. and encourage deeper thought and connec- dential, gubernatorial and congressional cam- Through his initiative, Col. Ashman devel- tions to the real world. No profession is more paigns, such as those of yours truly. oped the petroleum engineering program for important in its influence and daily interaction Bert and his family are well-fed people be- the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1979. with the future leaders of our community and cause they host more issue-oriented, potluck After receiving his Master of Science degree our country, and Mr. John Irelan’s impact on dinners than any other family I know. He al- from the University of Texas, Austin in 1981, his students is certainly deserving of recogni- ways has a place for you at his table to talk he was assigned to the Defense Fuels Supply tion. about issues such as global warming, social Center in Cameron Station, Virginia. During On behalf of the Congress of the United injustice, globalization and corporate impe- his tenure, in what is now known as the De- States of America, I am proud to extend our rialism. I don’t believe that anyone in Santa fense Energy Support Center, Col. Ashman highest praise to Mr. John Irelan as a master Cruz County has housed, clothed and fed served as the Quality Assurance Officer for teacher. We thank him for his continuing dedi- more Democrats than Bert, and on his birth- crude oil purchases supporting the United cation to teaching and his willingness and abil- day, that total will only continue to rise. States Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and then ity to challenge and inspire students for lead- Bert is the personification of the phrase as Center Programs Officer, among other po- ership and success. ‘‘think globally, act locally.’’ He believes firmly sitions. f in the effectiveness of petitioning government In 1984, Col. Ashman was sent to the when a citizen wants to register a complaint United States Pacific Command and served as PERSONAL EXPLANATION with local elected officials. He has made Santa the Chief, Sub-Area Petroleum Office within Cruz a sanctuary for the establishment of Headquarters United States Forces Korea. HON. CHRIS BELL sanctuaries and has filed more petitions to the Due to his expertise, in 1986 he was selected OF TEXAS local, State and Federal governments than is for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, En- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES humanly imaginable. They probably had to ergy Directorate, Professional Enhancement build an extra wing onto the Library of Con- Program. A year later, Col. Ashman served as Wednesday, June 18, 2003 gress simply to accommodate his prodigious Chief, Allied Supply and Energy Assessment Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 277, works. While a voluminous petitioner, Bert is for the United States Air Force Combat Oper- I was unavoidably detained in the air. Had I also a fantastic and extensive speaker. When ations Staff, then as Supply Management Staff been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Bert was mayor of Santa Cruz, the clerk of the Officer within the Directorate of Logistics,

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.005 E18PT1 June 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1291 Headquarters United States Air Force, and fi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION mendous asset to the small business commu- nally, as Joint Staff Officer, Logistics Direc- nity. Mr. Speaker, for those reasons, I wish torate, Joint Staff. HON. CHRIS BELL Mr. Hansen continued success and ask that Col. Ashman served in several other capac- OF TEXAS my colleagues join me in honoring him. ities before beginning his duties at the De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f fense Logistics Agency in 1998, first as Chief, Wednesday, June 18, 2003 TRIBUTE TO MR. CRAIG BOOHER Customer Interface Support Group, and then Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 278, OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN, EXCEP- as Deputy Executive Director for Acquisition, TIONAL TEACHER Technical, and Supply prior to assuming his I was unavoidably detained in the air. Had I final position, Acting Executive Director for Ac- been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ quisition, Technical and Supply Directorate. f HON. NICK SMITH OF MICHIGAN In recognition of his service in the Air Force RECOGNIZING MR. CHRISTOPHER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to his country, Col. Ashman earned the HANSEN Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meri- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 torious Service Medal, the Joint Service Com- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- mendation Medal, and the Air Force Com- OF NEW JERSEY cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- mendation Medal. On June 30th, Col. Ashman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perity and security. The formidable responsi- will retire after thirty years of dedicated and bility of molding and inspiring young minds to Wednesday, June 18, 2003 exemplary service. On behalf of our nation, I the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- thank Col. Thomas Ashman for all that he has Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment rests partly in the hands of our teachers. accomplished, and wish him well in his future laud the accomplishments of one of my con- Today I would like to recognize a teacher from endeavors. stituents, Mr. Christopher Hansen. Mr. Han- Jackson, Michigan and most influenced and sen, is a resident of Neptune City, New Jersey motivated exceptional students in academics f and is this year’s recipient of the United States and leadership that were winners of the Small Business Administration’s Home-based LeGrand Smith scholarship. TRIBUTE TO MR. CARL NOVAK OF Business Advocate of the Year Award. Mr. Mr. Craig Booher teaches history at Napo- TECUMSEH, MI, EXCEPTIONAL Hansen is being presented with this honor for leon High School in Napoleon, Michigan. He is TEACHER his outstanding advocacy work on behalf of credited for instilling in students an enthu- New Jersey’s 750,000 self-employed, home siasm for the subject and for life itself. In one based, business owners. student’s own words, ‘‘Mr. Booher is very pas- HON. NICK SMITH This award is given to an individual who has sionate and knowledgeable about history. OF MICHIGAN experienced the rewards and difficulties of When he teaches, he is full of energy and it home-based businesses and has volunteered makes us eager to learn.’’ The respect and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to improve the climate for home-based busi- gratitude of his students speaks well of Mr. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 nesses. In my mind, there is no individual Booher’s ability to challenge young minds to more deserving of this award then Mr. Han- stretch the mental muscles and strive to Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- sen. Over the past few years, Mr. Hansen has achieve the best that is in them. cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- volunteered an infinite amount of time and en- Craig Booher’s excellence in teaching chal- perity and security. The formidable responsi- ergy to improve the conditions for home-based lenges and inspires students to move beyond bility of molding and inspiring young minds to businesses. the teen-age tendency toward surface study the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- Christopher Hansen has proven himself to and encourage deeper thought and connec- ment rests partly in the hands of our teachers. be one of the nations leading supporters of tions to the real world. No profession is more Today I would like to recognize a teacher from home-based business. In 1995, Mr. Hansen important in its influence and daily interaction Tecumseh, Michigan that most influenced and founded the Home Based Business Council, a with the future leaders of our community and motivated exceptional students in academics not-for-profit corporation of which he currently our country, and Mr. Craig Booher’s impact on and leadership that were winners of the serves as President. He decided to start the his students is certainly deserving of recogni- LeGrand Smith scholarship. organization because of an unfair law that was tion. Mr. Carl Novak teaches mathematics at Te- passed in 1992 that drove elected officials On behalf of the Congress of the United cumseh High School. He is credited for instill- with home based businesses out of office by States of America, I am proud to extend our ing in students an enthusiasm for mathe- making a majority of those businesses illegal. highest praise to Mr. Craig Booher as a mas- matics. In one student’s own words, ‘‘Mr. Mr. Hansen saw a problem with this and de- ter teacher. We thank him for his continuing Novak has continually challenged me to do my cided to act. Mr. Hansen started to gather dedication to teaching and his willingness and best throughout high school. His vast knowl- supporters together to discuss the suppression ability to challenge and inspire students for edge of mathematics, and his dedication to of home-based businesses. His actions soon leadership and success. family and community displayed positive char- attracted both local and national media atten- f acter and professionalism.’’ The respect and tion. TRIBUTE TO ALAN BRAY gratitude of his students speaks well of Mr. The following year Mr. Hansen co-founded Novak’s ability to challenge young minds to the New Jersey Partnership for Work at Home stretch the mental muscles and strive to to educate elected and appointed leaders HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS achieve the best that is in them. about the changing nature of the homebased OF NEW JERSEY business economy. As part of his voluntary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Novak’s excellence in teaching chal- leadership, Mr. Hansen authored a com- lenges and inspires students to move beyond prehensive paper on incorporating home- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 the teen-age tendency toward surface study based businesses into the community. He has Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- and encourage deeper thought and connec- since written numerous articles that have ap- ognize Alan Bray. tions to the real world. No profession is more peared in national publications and those of Alan Bray is well known throughout Maine important in its influence and daily interaction the New Jersey Conference of Mayors and as a talented artist who is able to capture the with the future leaders of our community and League of Municipalities. beauty of Maine in his paintings. Alan’s art our country, and Carl Novak’s impact on his Over the past few years, Mr. Hansen has has been enjoyed by so many who appreciate students is certainly deserving of recognition. tirelessly fought against the outmoded notion his amazing works. He has studied art around On behalf of the Congress of the United that home based businesses harm commu- the world and earned his degree in Italy. He States of America, I am proud to extend our nities. It is because of individuals like him that has had his artwork displayed at museums in highest praise to Mr. Carl Novak as a master nearly 25 million families throughout the coun- New York City and reviewed in some of the teacher. We thank him for his continuing dedi- try are able to create income from self-em- finest publications. He has been to the great cation to teaching and his willingness and abil- ployed work at home. Mr. Hansen continues to bay of San Francisco and to the shores of ity to challenge and inspire students for lead- achieve immeasurable accomplishments in ad- Florida, yet Alan always chooses to return to ership and success. vancing home-based businesses and is a tre- that place from which he came.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.010 E18PT1 E1292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2003 Perhaps Alan Bray’s greatest works, how- the students at a school in 2002 and divides and leadership who were winners of the ever, lie not within his art but within his soul. them by the number of graduating seniors. LeGrand Smith scholarship. You see, Alan comes from Sangerville, a The editors of Newsweek said they used Mr. Andy Brown teaches Advanced Read- small town in central Maine where the people participation in the Advanced Placement or ing, Writing and Research at Camden-Frontier do not always enjoy many of the every-day International Baccalaureate tests as bench- High School in Camden, Michigan. He is cred- advantages as those of us who have the op- marks because ‘‘these tests are more likely to ited for instilling in students an enthusiasm for portunity to live in more populous and pros- stretch young minds—which should be the the subject and for life itself. In one student’s perous areas. Closing Mills, unemployment fundamental purpose of education.’’ own words, ‘‘Mr. Brown has taught me the and lower wages place a strain on families Paxon High School is clearly providing the English language and how to convey my and communities, but Alan Bray is a commu- curricula, support, and leadership in learning thoughts in an organized, precise way. He en- nity’s strength. that is so very important to our young people. couraged me to go after my dreams and ac- Alan has given his time and his talents to Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- complish my goals.’’ The respect and gratitude the local college, where he passes on his vast guished colleagues to join me in applauding of his students speaks well of Mr. Brown’s knowledge of art and artistic methods to stu- Paxon High School and all of those schools ability to challenge young minds to stretch the dents eager to absorb it, but who would other- that strive to prepare their students for higher mental muscles and strive to achieve the best wise be without the opportunity to learn from education and thusly, a higher quality of life. that is in them. such life experiences. He has lead the effort to Moreover, I would like to commend the school Andy Brown’s excellence in teaching chal- revive the local Grange, once a meeting place administrators, superintendents, teachers, and lenges and inspires students to move beyond for farmers in the surrounding communities to all of the students who have committed them- the teen-age tendency toward surface study discuss means to deliver their crops to the cit- selves to a quality education. As John F. Ken- and encourage deeper thought and connec- ies and ensure their earning a fair wage for nedy once stated, leadership and learning are tions to the real world. No profession is more their long, hard hours of work. Today, the indispensable to each other. important in its influence and daily interaction Sangerville Grange is a center of culture and It is my privilege to recognize Paxon High with the future leaders of our community and draws musical talent, poets, speakers and oth- School for its outstanding achievements. our country, and Mr. Andy Brown’s impact on ers with so much to offer and to teach, much f his students is certainly deserving of recogni- as the town of Collingswood in my district has tion. the Scottish Rite. Like the Rite, the Grange THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICANS On behalf of the Congress of the United has become widely known for drawing some RESIDENT OVERSEAS States of America, I am proud to extend our of the finest talent and sharpest minds to de- highest praise to Mr. Andy Brown as a master liver music, art and culture to the small com- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS teacher. We thank him for his continuing dedi- munity of good, descent people who so de- OF NEW YORK cation to teaching and his willingness and abil- serve the wonderful offerings a civilized soci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity to challenge and inspire students for lead- ety has to give. It is a result of the vision, Wednesday, June 18, 2003 ership and success. character and hard work of Alan Bray. f Alan is now being recognized as a recipient Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to of the Jefferson Award, a prestigious award recognize the contributions made by Associa- HONORING KATHERINE DUNHAM that honors community service and coopera- tion of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO) ON THE OCCASION OF HER 94TH tive spirit, and he is here in Washington today in defending and promoting, the interests of BIRTHDAY to humbly accept that award for his good overseas American before the U.S. Congress works, his good deeds, but mainly, for the and presidential administrations during its thir- HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO good his good deeds, but mainly for the good ty-year history. OF ILLINOIS content of his character. Alan Bray embodies I want to specifically commend AARO for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promoting improvements in American nation- the spirit of returning to one’s community a Wednesday, June 18, 2003 hundred fold that which you have gained from ality laws which would have taken the citizen- it, and of unpaid public service that is an es- ship of children of one American parent away Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sential part of the spirit of America. He is a ray from them, for seeking tax equity for Ameri- take this opportunity to pay tribute to Kath- of hope to some who are in need of hope; a cans working abroad, for working to reconcile erine Dunham on the occasion of her 94th beacon of light to others who struggle to find social security laws by international agreement birthday. their way, and a modern visionary of what oth- for US citizens working abroad, and for secur- Born in Joliet, Illinois, on June 22, 1910, erwise ordinary people can do to make ex- ing voting rights for US citizens abroad in Fed- Katherine Dunham became interested in traordinary things come to be. Congratula- eral elections. dance at an early age. While a student at the tions, Alan. Your community, your state, and On June 20, 2003, AARO’s will celebrate its University of Chicago, she formed a dance indeed your nation, thank you. Thirtieth Birthday. group that performed in concert at the Chi- cago World’s Fair in 1934 and with the Chi- f Mr. Speaker, the leaders of AARO through- out the years have worked hard to represent cago Civic Opera in 1935–36. RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS and advocate for Americans living overseas. With a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, OF PAXON HIGH SCHOOL IN As such, this organization is worthy of receiv- she soon undertook field studies in the Carib- JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA ing our recognition today. bean and in Brazil. By the time she received f her M.A. from the University of Chicago, she had acquired a vast knowledge of the dances HON. ANDER CRENSHAW TRIBUTE TO MR. ANDY BROWN OF OF FLORIDA and rituals of the black peoples of tropical HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN, EXCEP- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America. (She later took a Ph.D. in anthro- TIONAL TEACHER pology.) Wednesday, June 18, 2003 In 1938, she joined the Federal Theatre Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I would like HON. NICK SMITH Project in Chicago and composed a ballet, to take this opportunity to recognize the school OF MICHIGAN L’Ag’Ya, based on Caribbean dance. In 1940, administrators, teachers, and students at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she formed an all-black company, which Paxon High School in Jacksonville, Florida for began touring extensively by 1943. Tropics their outstanding achievement in providing, Wednesday, June 18, 2003 (choreographed 1937) and Le Jazz Hot (1938) guiding, and demonstrating a quality edu- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- were among the earliest of many works based cation. cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- on her research. Paxon High School was recently highlighted perity and security. The formidable responsi- Katherine Dunham is noted for her innova- by Newsweek magazine (The Best 100 High bility of molding and inspiring young minds to tive interpretations of primitive, ritualistic, and Schools in America, May 26, 2003), as the the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- ethnic dances and her tracing the roots of third best school in the nation, as measured ment rests partly in the hands of our teachers. black culture. Many of her students, trained in by the Challenge Index. This index takes the Today I would like to recognize a teacher from her studios in Chicago and New York City, number of Advanced Placement or Inter- Hillsdale, Michigan who most influenced and have become prominent in the field of modern national Baccalaureate tests taken by all of motivated exceptional students in academics dance. She also choreographed for Broadway

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.015 E18PT1 June 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1293 stage productions and opera—including Aida tunity to help 6.5 million working families with hind the summaries and one-pagers that often (1963) for the New York Metropolitan Opera. 11.9 million children while maintaining fiscal helped members understand very complex tax She also choreographed and starred in dance responsibility. However, the Majority does not and budget legislation. On numerous occa- sequences in such films as Carnival of wish to do that. Rather, they would prefer to sions I needed to consult with Al in order to Rhythm (1942), Stormy Weather (1943), and pass an $82 billion tax package without any produce documents that would help me under- Casbah (1947). provisions to offset the cost. The Senate over- stand arcane budget principles and make Dunham also conducted special projects for whelmingly passed a $9.8 billion tax package sense of Federal budget projections. Chicago black high school students. She that would immediately benefit our children As members of the Committee knew, Al was served as the artistic and technical director and not increase the deficit; we must do the a dedicated public servant who will not soon (1966–67) to the president of Senegal and art- same. be forgotten. The Ways and Means Com- ist-in-residence, and later professor, at South- The federal deficit has now exceeded $400 mittee and this Congress as a whole will suffer ern Illinois University, Edwardsville, and direc- billion for 2003, a new record, and is ap- without his presence. Al Davis will truly be tor of Southern Illinois’ Performing Arts Train- proaching $500 billion for 2004. Yet, the Ma- missed by all of us. ing Centre and Dynamic Museum in East St. jority wants to borrow another $82 billion. In a f Louis, Ill. time of exploding budget deficits as far as the Dunham’s writings, sometimes published eye can see, we cannot pass a plan that will TRIBUTE TO JODY OWENS OF BAT- under the pseudonym Kaye Dunn, include further compromise our economy. It is impera- TLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, EXCEP- Katherine Dunham’s Journey to Accompong tive that we put money back in the hands of TIONAL TEACHER (1946), an account of her anthropological working Americans to create jobs and build a studies in Jamaica; A Touch of Innocence strong future. The bill before us today, how- HON. NICK SMITH (1959), an autobiography; and Island Pos- ever, only serves to further weaken our econ- OF MICHIGAN sessed (1969), as well as several articles for omy and burden our children. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES popular and scholarly journals. The child tax credit legislation passed by the Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Except for a brief appearance in 1965, Senate on June 5th, 2003 extends relief to Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, edu- Dunham has not performed regularly since families making between $10,500 and cation is the key for our Nation’s future pros- 1962 and has concentrated on her choreog- $26,625, who were left out of the Majority’s ir- perity and security. The formidable responsi- raphy. One of her major works was the responsible tax package we recently consid- bility of molding and inspiring young minds to choreographing and directing of Scott Joplin’s ered. Just examine the facts: one in six fami- the avenues of hope, opportunity and achieve- opera Treemonisha in 1972. When she dis- lies would gain from the child credit refund in- ment rests partly in the hands of our teachers. solved her company in 1965 to become advi- crease; in my home state of Wisconsin alone, Today I would like to recognize a teacher from sor to the cultural ministry of Senegal she re- 11 percent of families would benefit. In thir- Battle Creek, Michigan that most influenced turned to the United States in 1967. teen States, at least 20 percent of families and motivated exceptional students in aca- She left the conventional dance world of would be helped. In addition, the legislation demics and leadership that were winners of New York that year to live and work in East passed by the Senate would provide benefits the LeGrand Smith scholarship. St. Louis at an inner-city branch of the South- for the children of the brave men and women Mrs. Jody Owens teaches English at Athens ern Illinois University, running a school at- of our Armed Services. However, the House High School in Athens, Michigan. She is cred- tached to the University and working with Majority is offering a partisan obstruction im- ited for instilling in students an enthusiasm for neighborhood and youth groups. pairing our ability to help these children, by the subject and for life itself. In one student’s The living Dunham tradition has persisted. adding $70 billion worth of additional tax cuts. own words, ‘‘Mrs. Owens works to bring out She is considered a woman far ahead of her In conclusion, I urge my colleagues to op- the best in everyone. She also has the kindest time. She considers her technique ‘‘a way of pose this rule and bring up the legislation the heart I have ever known.’’ The respect and life.’’ The classes at her Manhattan school— Senate passed so we can get it to the Presi- gratitude of her students speaks well of Mrs. attended by many artists, including Marlon dent’s desk by this weekend. We must not let Owen’s ability to challenge young minds to Brando and Eartha Kitt, during the 1940s and the Majority solve a $3.5 billion dilemma with stretch the mental muscles and strive to the 1950s, were noted for their liberating influ- an even greater $82 billion dilemma. It is evi- achieve the best that is in them. ence. dent that this plan creates more harm than Mrs. Owen’s excellence in teaching chal- Her master of body movement was consid- good; it not only increases the budget deficit lenges and inspires students to move beyond ered ‘‘phenomenal.’’ She was hailed for her of today, but also increases the debt of the fu- the teen-age tendency toward surface study smooth and fluent choreography and domi- ture. Thus, for a better today and a brighter to- and encourage deeper thought and connec- nated a stage with what has been described morrow, I firmly oppose this bill and encour- tions to the real world. No profession is more as ‘‘an unmitigating radiant force providing age my colleagues to oppose it with me. important in its influence and daily interaction beauty with a feminine touch full of variety and f with the future leaders of our community and nuance.’’ Otherwise known as the Dunham A TRIBUTE TO AL DAVIS our country, and Jody Owen’s impact on her Technique, which is still practiced today. students is certainly deserving of recognition. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me SPEECH OF On behalf of the Congress of the United in honoring Katherine Dunham on the occa- States of America, I am proud to extend our sion of her 94th birthday. Katherine’s lifetime HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. highest praise to Mrs. Jody Owens as a mas- of experiences and her contribution to the OF SOUTH CAROLINA ter teacher. We thank her for her continuing world of dance is an invaluable resource to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedication to teaching and her willingness and not only the people of East St. Louis but to the Tuesday, June 10, 2003 ability to challenge and inspire students for world. leadership and success. f Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, last month a trusted and respected employee of the Ways f RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF and Means Committee named Al Davis died of A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. complications resulting from a tragic traffic ac- MARTHA MOORE 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIMPLIFICA- cident and I want to offer my sincere condo- TION, AND EQUITY ACT OF 2003 lences to his family and loved ones. Al was a HON. ROBERT W. NEY kind, caring, and generous man who was OF OHIO SPEECH OF dedicated to the public good—a rare com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES modity in this body today. HON. RON KIND Wednesday, June 18, 2003 OF WISCONSIN As many of my colleagues have said on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many occasions, Al Davis was a tremendous Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, Martha asset to the Democratic Members of the Ways Moore has served as a State central com- Thursday, June 12, 2003 and Means Committee. Moreover, many of my mittee member in the Republican Party since Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in reluc- colleagues who are not on the Ways and 1950; and tant opposition to the rule providing for consid- Means Committee benefited from his exper- Whereas, Martha Moore is the longest serv- eration of H.R. 1308, the Relief for Working tise—even if they didn’t know it as his handi- ing state central committee member in Repub- Families Tax Act. Today, we have the oppor- work. This is because Al was the person be- lican Party history; and

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.019 E18PT1 E1294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2003 Whereas, Martha Moore has been a Repub- My sincere thanks and best wishes go to RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- lican National Committee member since 1968; my friend, James Matlack. He has been a tire- SARY OF CASSIA MOUNT HEROB and less advocate for peace, human rights, and LODGE NO. 273 Whereas, Martha Moore served as the vice civil liberties. He was one lobbyist that I and chairwoman of Ohio’s Republican Party; and many of my colleagues heartily welcomed in HON. JIM GERLACH Whereas, Martha Moore was unanimously our offices! OF PENNSYLVANIA elected vice chairwoman emeritus by Ohio’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republican Party; f Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in hon- BRUCE WOODBURY POST OFFICE Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oring and congratulating Martha Moore for her BUILDING honor Cassia Mount Horeb Lodge #273 of commitment and selfless service to the Grand Ardmore, Pennsylvania on their 150th anniver- Old Party. SPEECH OF sary. Cassia Lodge has the distinction of being the first permanent establishment of f HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY Freemasonry in what is now known as the IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES OF NEVADA ‘‘Main Line.’’ Since their founding, the Masons MATLACK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Lodge 273 have made invaluable contribu- tions to their community and to Pennsylvania. HON. BOB FILNER Monday, June 16, 2003 Faith, honor, integrity, responsibility for one’s actions, the absolute right to intellectual OF CALIFORNIA Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and spiritual freedom and self-control are the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of H.R. 2254, a bill to name a Boulder City, Nevada Post Office for Mr. Bruce Masons’ core values and principles. After the Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Woodbury in honor of Mr. Woodbury’s public first Grand Lodge was founded in England in Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I service to both his hometown of Boulder City 1717, Masonry’s rich history was solidified in would like to take this opportunity to recognize and the entire Las Vegas Valley. America by such patriots as Benjamin Frank- and congratulate James Matlack upon the oc- Bruce is a native of Las Vegas, growing up lin, George Washington, Paul Revere, and casion of his retirement as Director of the in the Valley and graduating from Las Vegas John Hancock. Many would argue that the Washington, DC Office for the American High School. He ventured away from Nevada Masons and Masonry played a significant role Friends Service Committee (AFSC). He will be to attend the University of Utah and Stanford in the Revolutionary War and an even more honored at a reception on Wednesday, June School of Law, but returned to his home state important part in the Constitutional Conven- 25th. to begin his family and career. He is a father tion. For 150 years, the Masons of Cassia James was born into a Quaker family in and grandfather and has dedicated more than Mount Horeb Lodge have worked to maintain Moorestown, New Jersey and attended Quak- two decades of his career to public service. this tradition and standard of excellence while er schools there and in Westtown, Pennsyl- Bruce has served as a member of the Clark producing many prestigious community and vania, an early influence that led to his work County Commission since 1981. For the last professional leaders of their own. The members of Cassia Mount Horeb at AFSC. He received his Bachelors Degree 17 years, he has served on the Regional Lodge have been proven and active leaders in from Princeton University, his Masters Degree Transportation Commission of Southern Ne- our community, providing a wide range of as a Fulbright Scholar at Oxford University in vada during a time when Clark County con- services to a wide range of people. They have England, and his Ph.D. at Yale University tinues to be among the fastest growing coun- hosted numerous Sunday school groups, one where he was a Danforth Fellow and a Wood- ties in the country. Bruce has been instru- of which went on to found St. Mary’s Church, row Wilson Scholar. mental in planning for this tremendous growth, which is now located just across the street He held a number of academic positions be- including advocating for the construction of the from the Lodge. On another occasion, they fore joining AFSC. I first met James when he Las Vegas Beltway and working for two dec- opened their doors to the students of a neigh- was on the faculty at Cornell University in the ades to secure funding for the monorail that boring school when their schoolhouse suffered late 1960s. At the University of Massachusetts will soon carry millions of passengers each severe damage from a fire. Acts of kindness in Amherst, he served as the Master/Director year. of the Southwest Residential College. Later, and compassion like these have been com- Bruce has dedicated himself to many com- monplace in the history of Cassia Lodge and he joined the faculty at Hampshire College, munity organizations, providing leadership for also in Amherst, while he was working as Ex- I am sure that they will continue to be an ex- the Children’s Museum, the Nevada Special emplary organization for years to come. ecutive Assistant to the President and Sec- Olympics, the Boulder City Chamber of Com- retary of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Speaker, the Masons of Cassia Mount merce, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Horeb Lodge have served as a model for all Before joining the AFSC staff, James spent and the American Red Cross to name a few. two terms on their National Board of Directors Masons for 150 years. Their commitment to Bruce Woodbury’s talents, vision, integrity, in the position of Vice Chairman of the Board. God and country, emboldened by their broth- and energy have made a lasting, positive im- He was also Presiding Clerk of the Nationwide erhood, has set a high standard for all Ma- pact on the Las Vegas Valley and its resi- Peace Education Committee. In 1979, he was sonic lodges. dents. I am proud to call him a friend and I am a member of the AFSC delegation to Vietnam f equally delighted to support legislation to and Cambodia, the first Western group to visit name the Bruce Woodbury Post Office in ACCOUNTANT, COMPLIANCE, AND Phnom Penh after the fall of the Khmer Boulder City, Nevada. ENFORCEMENT STAFFING ACT Rouge. James has been a worldwide traveler OF 2003 on behalf of the work of AFSC, with trips to f the Middle East six times, to Central America HON. TOM DAVIS three times, and to Mexico. PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF VIRGINIA In 1983, he became Director of the AFSC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington office. In this position, he has worked on a wide range of AFSC domestic HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART Wednesday, June 18, 2003 and international issues, involving government OF FLORIDA Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- officials, diplomats, policy experts, the news IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I rise in support of H.R. 658, the ‘‘Account- media, and like-minded advocacy groups. ant, Compliance and Enforcement Staffing Act Wednesday, June 18, 2003 James also has served on the Board of of 2003,’’ which was introduced by Chairman Trustees of Sidwell Friends School in Wash- Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Richard Baker of the Financial Services Sub- ington, DC. Speaker, unfortunately, I was unavoidably de- committee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Upon his retirement, he is joined in cele- tained in a meeting during rollcall votes 282 Government Sponsored Enterprises in Feb- brating his accomplishments by his wife, his and 283. S. 342 and S. Con. Res. 43 are im- ruary of this year. The legislation would grant three children, and five grandchildren. His portant pieces of legislation that I strongly sup- the Securities and Exchange Commission the dedication and commitment to the work of the port. Had I been present for the vote, I would flexibility to circumvent current federal hiring American Friends Service Committee have have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 282 and roll- procedures in hiring accountants, economists been monumental, and he will be missed. call vote 283. and compliance examiners at the Commission.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.023 E18PT1 June 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1295 The legislation being considered today is iber carbine, knives, a main parachute, and a turned white by the skin I had shed into the identical to the provision granting hiring flexi- reserve parachute. Each man was so heavy clothes. And I took my pants and literally bilities for the Securities and Exchange Com- he could not get in the plane without assist- stood them up in the corner of the room.’’ ance and once in the plane could not stand Dad ends his memoirs with this, ‘‘After the mission that was considered and approved by up without assistance. It was my privilege a initial days following D-Day, I never really the Government Reform Committee on May 7 few years ago to help Dad write his memoirs expected to live through the war.’’ as part of H.R. 1836, the Civil Service and Na- for the New Orleans D-Day reunion and the ‘‘. . . there was no such thing as a safe job in tional Security Personnel Improvement Act. following are some excerpts. a parachute unit.’’ ‘‘The following Sep- The Government Reform Committee and the Dad writes, ‘‘After we were in the plane the tember when we jumped in Holland, I was a Financial Services Committee worked together motor was started and I, as a jumpmaster, Junior Captain in the battalion, three days with the Securities and Exchange Commission was standing in the door. As we taxied up the later I was the only Captain left. And the en- taxi-way, I saw Gen, Eisenhower, with sev- to craft this important legislation that should tire battalion staff except the battalion com- eral of his staff, in an open touring car mander had been killed or wounded. And the help to resolve some of the staffing shortages parked by the runway as we were moving battalion commander was then the regi- facing the Commission at a time when over- out. It was very encouraging to see that he mental commander because most of the regi- sight of the financial markets is essential to re- placed this much interest in our unit and our mental staff, including the regimental com- storing public confidence in the economy. mission. I learned later that his air advisor, mander, had been killed or wounded. The One of my goals as chairman of the com- Marshal Lee Mallory, had advised him, that only reasons that I am alive today are sim- mittee with jurisdiction over federal civil serv- he should not use airborne troops in this op- ply a matter of pure luck and the grace of ice policy is to reform agency hiring processes eration, that they would suffer 85 percent God.’’ casualties. It must have been a great burden Throughout my life dad spoke very little government-wide. However, in considering on Gen. Eisenhower to see us take off and about WWII. It is my conclusion that it was some of the immediate challenges and staff know that most of us would not come back. too horrific for him to recall. He was also a shortages facing the Commission, I felt it was Dad was the fifth of hundreds of planes to man who showed almost no emotion. Prior important to address their situation imme- take off. He writes, ‘‘I was able to look and to the last few days, the only time I ever saw diately, and then begin to focus on the rest of see that navigation lights of the many him cry, and then only briefly, was when my the federal government. planes behind us. There were so many lights older brother Jim was killed. I believe that it looked like a mammoth Christmas tree. Dad left most of his emotions on the Euro- I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- Dad was always a navigator and as he tion and I look forward to working with them in pean continent and as a result of his experi- stood in the door, his confidence was shaken ence there became an individual totally dedi- the future as we move toward comprehensive because he could see that his plane was off cated to the substantive. He did not tolerate reform of federal hiring procedures. course, as they came over the French Coast. small talk, he had little time for recreation, f The planes altitude lowered and they could and he was totally involved in the serious see the Germans running their guns and not the sublime. He believed it was an honor REMEMBERING J. ROY MARTIN, begin firing with planes crashing, burning and a duty to serve his country and that he JR. and exploding in the fights behind him. owed his country, his country did not owe He jumped knowing that he would not land him. in his designated zone. It seemed to him that He was amazingly devoted to his family, HON. JOE WILSON almost as soon as his chute opened he was not only to Mom and to us, but also to his OF SOUTH CAROLINA plunging through the tops of an apple or- brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chard. He gathered his men and approached a which was a challenge in the enormous fam- French farmhouse. Dad had taken French in Wednesday, June 18, 2003 ily to which he belonged. Where his father Boys High School eight years earlier. Much was one of eleven children and his mother Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- to his surprise he was able to recall enough was one of 21 children. And he made no dis- er, I want to express my deepest sympathies French to convince the farmer to lead his tinctions between laws, stepchildren, and for the family of J. Roy Martin who passed men in the direction of their mission, which adoption. Once you entered his family, he were the gun emplacements that dominated was totally devoted to you and would never away May 30, 2003. Utah Beach. They soon came upon several Roy was a true South Carolinian and will be let you down. battalion and regimental officers who were Dad felt the greatest obligation of a parent greatly missed. He was also a great American, more senior to Dad. Dad then went to the was to raise independent children. He never a man who served valiantly in World War II. back of the line. After only another mile or rewarded us for good grades nor punished us Roy was a jumpmaster during the invasion of so, the Germans opened fire with machine for bad grades. He always told us that the Normandy and fought in most major battle guns and the French farmer and most of his grades we made affected us not him. He in- areas in Europe. men were killed. Dad was able to crawl to a stilled in us a desire to strive for the best. I believe the memory of Roy is best told by depression and meet the first of so many He believed in the worth of every indi- his son, Allen, who gave the following speech dead Americans that he saw in the war. One, vidual. He taught us that we were no better a lieutenant and a recent graduate of West or no worse than anyone else and that every- at his father’s funeral: Point named Ebberly, had been shot through one was put on this earth for a purpose. He First, my thanks to each of you for coming the head in almost the exact same position was very much a Baptist believing that one’s and being a part of my dad’s life. And thanks he had previously occupied. He made his way faith walk was an individual journey, not a for your comfort and support to my dad and through dead bodies to a house on the side of corporate journey. He instructed us from and my family during these last difficult months. the road completely filled with wounded and early age that as much as he might wish he The caretakers at Anderson Hospital and dead soldiers. He proceeded across the bridge could get us to heaven, it was a decision for Hospice of the Upstate will have our lasting and saw the ditches on both sides filled with me to make and no one could make it for me. gratitude. dead soldiers. From this point, to the point He was a stern disciplinarian. He definitely America has lost a brave and courageous where he reached the gun emplacements, he believed in the axiom, ‘spare the rod, spoil patriot. My family has lost a constant and has no memory—not even the tremendous the child,’ except when it came to Louis. steadfast anchor. Many of you have lost a bombardments that preceded the beach land- He was a great believer in free markets and trusted and faithful friend. ings. It was one of many lapses of memory encouraged people to go into business for Dad was an original member of 101st Air- that I can only conclude was his way of deal- themselves. Just as his father before him had borne Division of the U. S. Army, better ing with the horror. encouraged his siblings to form their own known as the Screaming Eagles. He volun- The week after D-Day was another lapse in business, so too did Dad try to help his sib- teered for extended active duty and volun- memory but Dad writes, ‘‘. . . D-Day was lings in starting their own businesses. He, teered to be a paratrooper. Parachuting was only the beginning. My battalion, my divi- like our President, was a compassionate con- in its infancy. Dad participated in the first sion and I participated in every single major servative. divisional drops and the first night drops, all battle in the European theater. We were in He believed everyone should contribute to in preparation for the invasion of Normandy. the airborne operation in Holland and in his or her community. He taught Sunday His division was shipped to Liverpool, Eng- Bastogne during the time it was surrendered. school for years, played in the Anderson land on a voyage that took 43 days, part of And during it all I was never wounded and Symphony Orchestra, was a life-long mem- which was on the HMS Strathnauer where never missed a day of combat. I have always ber of the Rotary Club, and served for many 5,800 men were packed on a ship equipped to wondered why this happened since it was al- years in the Chamber of Commerce and the hold 300. most unique and virtually all of my friends Anderson Memorial Hospital Board. The months preceding June 6, 1944 were were either killed or wounded...’’ My father was blunt and plainly spoken. spent in England preparing for the invasion. He continues, ‘‘We were in France for ap- He had not time for small talk. He battled Dad and the 101st left England at 10:30 PM proximately six weeks. I wore the same depression for years. But he was a great man. June 5th, the night before D-Day. Each man clothes the entire time we were there.’’ Upon I never stopped learning from him and God was required to take six boxes of food, a gas return to England, I pulled off my clothes, should be prepared for some pointed ques- mask, ammunition, a folding stock, a 30 cal- ‘‘. . . and when I did so, the floor around me tions from this guy.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.028 E18PT1 E1296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2003 I am sure Dad and the Lord are having and educational administrators. While Eugene ability of the Army to act as the vanguard of some serious conversations. A few days ago would not compromise the principles that in- freedom. His actions have ensured that Army one of the nurses commented on what a good formed his career, he applied them with com- Aviation is ready to meet any challenges laid job the Lord had done with him. He quickly corrected her by saying the Lord and me— passion and gentleness, in equal measure. before it. don’t give the Lord all the credit. Eugene’s total commitment to the improve- Brigadier General Tieszen and his wife, Dad was often difficult and he knew it. He ment of education in Metropolitan Detroit flour- Kathy, have been active and highly regarded gave Mom a plaque of appreciation on their ished against the larger landscape of his so- members of the local community who are 55th anniversary to honor her for putting up cial activism, and participation in the political leaving a lasting legacy of civic involvement with him for 55 years. He was resentful for process. He regarded both as the higher call- and a wide circle of friends who will miss them what his cancer had done to him. Many of ing of a citizen and thought of neither as a both. you, in recent months, tried unsuccessfully nuisance or as simply an avenue for self-pro- I am pleased to count myself as one of Brig- to see him. Your attempts were appreciated motion. Detroit residents from all walks of life adier General Tieszen’s friends and, on behalf even when unsuccessful. We thank each one of you here for being a knew this about Eugene, and loved him for it. of the Congress of the United States and the part of his incredible life. We hope you will Our thoughts are with his family: with Mar- people of Alabama, wish him well in the next find guidance in so many of the things he garet Gilmer, his beloved wife of 56 years; his stage of life’s journey. stood for and we hope you will go from this daughter, Crystal; his son, Eugene; his eight f place loving your family and committed to grandchildren, and his three great-grand- making this world a better place for future children. IN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF generations. Eugene Gilmer contributed immeasurably to MOUNT VERNON f his fellow human beings. He will be sorely THE PASSING OF EUGENE A. missed. I salute his memory. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL GILMER f OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 OF MICHIGAN HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, we celebrate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WASHINGTON 150th anniversary of Mount Vernon, which offi- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cially started as a village in 1853 made up from five farms, but grew into perhaps the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, with great sor- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 most densely populated city in the State of row, I call to the attention of the House, the Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- New York. passing of one of Michigan’s great educators, day, June 17, 2003. I missed three votes due It started as a fulfillment of that most typical Eugene A. Gilmer. His family has lost a loving, to my sons high school graduation. Had I of American dreams: home ownership. John devoted husband, and father; I have lost a been present I would have voted YES on: Stevens, a merchant tailor from New York dear friend and constant inspiration; Detroit Roll Call Vote #279—H. Res. 276—Ordering City, formed the Industrial Home Association has lost a giant. the previous question on waiving points of to become the Village of Mount Vernon. When Eugene Gilmer left us on June 13, 2003, at order against the conference report to accom- the IHA membership reached 1,000 dues pay- the age of 79. He had compiled an out- pany S. 342 to amend the Child Abuse Pre- ers, 1,017 to be exact, they bought the land of standing career as an educator and commu- vention and Treatment Act to make improve- five farms consisting of some 369 acres at nity activist. After serving with great distinction ments to and reauthorize programs under the about $205 dollars an acre. overseas in the Army during World War II, he Act, and for other purposes. Originally a part of the Town of Eastchester, graduated from Wayne State University. De- Roll Call Vote #280—H. Res. 171—Com- the Village of Mount Vernon grew over the termined to overcome racial bias in hiring edu- mending the University of Minnesota Duluth next four decades and in 1892 was chartered cators, Eugene drove a bus until he won a Bulldogs for winning the NCAA 2003 National under the laws of the State of New York as an teaching position. After that, there was no Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Champion- incorporated city. holding back his talent, his dedication and his ship. It grew by welcoming Baptists, Methodists, spirited drive. Roll Call Vote #281—H.R. 658—The Ac- Dutch Reformed, and Catholic groups, as well In addition to his commitment to educating countant, Compliance, and Enforcement Act. as any others willing to settle there and con- Detroit’s youth, Eugene was equally dedicated f tribute to the community. It has become a to the preservation and appreciation of African thriving community growing and flourishing in American history. While serving as principal at TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL the shadow of New York City. the Sampson Elementary and Fitzgerald Ele- RANDY TIESZEN, USA John Stevens helped to initiate the dream mentary Schools, he played a key role in the that Mount Vernon has become and one that founding and funding of the Charles H. Wright HON. TERRY EVERETT will continue to develop and prosper through Museum of African American History and then OF ALABAMA the industry and vision of the people who in- served on its Board of Directors. Over the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES habit this charming and wonderful city. years, the Wright Museum became one of the f Nation’s leading institutions preserving an ap- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 preciation of the tribulations, as well as the Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, it’s my privi- RECOGNITION OF WORLD REFUGEE contributions of African Americans. lege to pay tribute today to an outstanding DAY It is now commonplace for public officials to Army officer who is retiring this month. Briga- pledge allegiance to slogans like ‘‘quality edu- dier General Randy Tieszen has served in HON. MARK GREEN cation for all’’ and ‘‘no child left behind.’’ Dec- various positions of responsibility throughout OF WISCONSIN ades before these principles became popular his 31 years of service in the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sound bites, however, they were the corner- military culminating as the Deputy Com- stones of Eugene’s educational philosophy manding General of the U.S. Army Aviation Wednesday, June 18, 2003 and his professional goals. Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama, in my con- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I Eugene never lowered his standards of ex- gressional district. stand today to recognize World Refugee Day, cellence, nor accepted excuses for students Upon his arrival at Fort Rucker on August 7, declared on June 20, 2000 and every year who failed to achieve their potential. At the 2001, Brigadier General Tieszen immediately thereafter by a special UN General Assembly same time, he knew better than most that immersed himself in planning, developing and Resolution. Whereas it is unquestionable that education was the essential ladder of higher resourcing Flight School XXI, the keystone of the new democratically-elected government in aspirations. He firmly held that ladder and Army Aviation transformation and divesture of Kenya is a positive step forward for Africa, I showed generations of students how to climb legacy aircraft. want to also affirm the generosity of Kenya to- it. The Flight School XXI program will send ward refugees and asylum-seekers. Statistics His wisdom, guidance and leadership en- more qualified aviators to the field units to show that approximately 20,000 new refugees riched the lives not only of thousands of stu- form their war-time mission, enhancing the ef- and asylum-seekers fled to Kenya during 2002 dents, but also of countless Michigan teachers fectiveness of our nation’s defense and the from Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia,

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.032 E18PT1 June 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1297 Somaliland, the Democratic Republic of are a wonderful example and a wonderful per- noted black South Carolinians in the State Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and son. House. She was a founding member of the Djibouti. While we recognize that there are on- f James R. Clark Sickle Cell Anemia Founda- going peace efforts in a number of these tion and long-time president of the Columbia countries that will hopefully allow these refu- PRAISING SOUTH CAROLINA section of the National Council of Negro gees to repatriate in safety and dignity—the BLACK HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Women. resolution of all the conflicts that have driven Charlie Cromartie was head evening nurse these refugees to flee may not be resolved in HON. JOE WILSON at Columbia Hospital prior to becoming owner/ the near future, and Kenya may continue to be OF SOUTH CAROLINA manager of Cromartie Enterprises. Her com- called upon to assist. We in the Congress ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity service include being an advocate of Richland School District One board of Edu- knowledge this generosity and sacrifice, and Wednesday, June 18, 2003 commend the Kenyan people for their efforts cation, member of the League of Women Vot- to help those in need. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ers, poll manager of Ward 9, and past illus- er, this Friday I will have the distinct privilege trious commandress of Cairo Temple No. 123. f of attending the 13th Annual South Carolina For more than 50 years, she has held leader- CELEBRATING THE 100TH Black Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Co- ship positions in Bishops Memorial A.M.E. BIRTHDAY OF ELSIE BOYD lumbia, SC. Ten South Carolinians will be in- Church. ducted this year. Below is a list of the induct- Jim French established The Charleston HON. JUDY BIGGERT ees: Chronicle in 1971, six months after retiring as a U.S. Navy chief journalist with 26 years of OF ILLINOIS The late Ethel Martin Bolden, a pioneer li- brarian; retired U.S. Army Col. John Theodore service. He was a photo-journalist for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bowden, Jr., a former professor of military Navy’s All Hands magazine. He was the first Wednesday, June 18, 2003 science at South Carolina State University; Dr. military reporter assigned to the Mekong Delta Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, in 1903, the Agnes Hildebrand Wilson Burgess, a distin- of Vietnam with the U.S. Army’s 9th Infantry first airplane took flight at Kitty Hawk in North guished Sumter educator; Dr. Alma Wallace Division, and was station manager for radio Carolina. In that same year, the life of a con- Byrd, Benedict College professor and former and television stations on naval bases in stituent in my congressional district, Elsie state legislator; Charlie Mae Cromartie, former Spain, Cuba and Puerto Rico. His weekly col- Boyd, also took flight—and is still going strong health care professional and businesswoman; umns in The Chronicle challenge blacks to a full 100 years later. Jim French, editor of The Charleston Chron- stand up and demand their rights as American I proudly rise to join with the many people icle; Lottie Gibson, a Greenville civil rights ac- citizens. He and his newspaper have received from my district who will help celebrate Elsie’s tivist; the late Esau Jenkins, a John’s Island numerous awards from organizations in the 100th birthday on June 24. civil right’s activist; the late Rev. Dr. Lowcountry. Friends and family who know and love Elsie Westerberry Homer Neal, Sr., pastor of seven Lottie Gibson has been a spokesperson for understand what keeps her going strong—and Midlands area churches; and Geraldine Pierce black and poor people in the Piedmont area I do mean strong. Zimmerman, 92-year-old Orangeburg commu- for more than three decades. She is a mem- Elsie owns and lives in her own condo- nity activist. ber of Greenville County Council and was in minium. Ethel Bolden worked in Richland County the forefront May 17 when 5,000 supporters of She is active with the Methodist Church public schools for 39 years and established the NAACP held a protest rally against the women and helps with neighborhood rum- the first black elementary school library at Wa- council for refusing to approve her proposal mage sales. verly Elementary School. She also served at for an official paid holiday to honor Dr. Martin She drives herself around town in a 1988 W.A. Perry Junior High School, and because Luther King, Jr. Esau Jenkins was a successful farmer and Chevy Nova and reads at least two hours of her competence and interpersonal skills, businesswoman who made an indelible mark each night—I hear she loves English history she successfully integrated the faculty at as a crusader on behalf of poor black citizens and any and every biography about Queen Dreher High School. She was a trustee of of the Sea Islands from the 1940s until his Victoria and Great Britain’s royal families. Richland County Public Library and worked death in 1972. His first project consisted of Simply put, Elsie is one of those people who tirelessly for construction of the modern library purchasing a bus to transport island children lives life to the fullest, always views the glass downtown, which opened in 1993. She passed to public schools in Charleston. In 1948, he as half full and turns the tables on the most away in October 2002. organized the Progressive Club to help edu- difficult trials life has to offer. Col. John Bowden began his military career cate adults who wanted to read the Bible, According to her daughter Edie Boyd, ‘‘mom in 1960 after completing the ROTC program at newspapers and the section of the state con- always looks at the positive side of life. That South Carolina State University. In 1983, he stitution required of those who wished to reg- is why she is so successful and independent.’’ returned to the campus as commanding officer ister to vote. In the 1950’s, he worked with Mr. Speaker, one of the things that I find to of the ROTC. Under his command, the unit noted human rights activists Septima be the most inspiring about her life is the path became one of the best in the nation, sup- Pointstett Clark and Bernice Robinson to es- she took to achieve professional success. plying more commissioned officers to the U.S. tablish citizenship schools on John’s Island, After her paternal grandmother pulled the plug Army than any other in the state or nation. He Wadmalaw Island and Edisto Island. And dur- on high school and declared that her help was retired from the military in 1986 and since has ing the 1960s he continued to develop social, needed around the house, Elsie decided to worked in administrative positions at S.C. economic and political programs under the earn her diploma by taking night courses—no State, Voorhees College and Claflin Univer- umbrella of the Citizens Committee of small task for a young woman in the early part sity. Charleston. of the 20th century. Dr. Agnes Burgess was the first black to be Rev. Dr. Westerberry Neal, a Hopkins na- Fluent in German, Elsie moved on to spend named Teacher of the Year in South Carolina tive, was a pastor for nearly 60 years and many years as a legal secretary, including and came out on top as a National Honor Roll public school teacher for 35 years. He was af- some time spent abroad and working on the Teacher in 1969. She taught French and jour- fectionately known as ‘‘Mr. Baptist of South private legal affairs of Judge Henry Homer, nalism at Lincoln High School and served as Carolina.’’ He was a trustee of Morris College who later became Governor of Illinois. advisor to the newspaper, which won 13 con- in Sumter for 50 years and chairman for 35 Next week, Elsie will celebrate 100 years of secutive first-place ratings in the Scholastic years—the longest record of any chairman of life with an immediate family that includes Press Association competition. Also, she was an institution of higher learning in the state three daughters, six grandchildren and eleven the first black ever to be elected president of and nation. Additionally, he served on the great-grandchildren. Needless to say, the fam- the South Carolina Education Association. In board of directors of Victory Saving Bank for ily cherishes each and every moment of time 1975, she joined the faculty at the University 28 years and was chairman for 15 years. Dr. spent with her. of South Carolina’s College of Education and Neal passed away on March 4, 2003 at the Orville and Wilbur Wright set the stage for served as director of the Center for Commu- age of 94. 100 years of aviation breakthroughs. In her nity Education until her retirement in 1979. Geraldine Zimmerman helped her home- own way, Elsie spent much the same amount Dr. Alma Byrd has served as a member of town become a better place by serving as a of time accomplishing great things and inspir- the Richland District #1 School Board and was volunteer with many organizations, including ing others by always concentrating on the a state legislator from 1991–1999. She was in- the United Way, American Red Cross, Salva- sunny side of life. Congratulations Elsie—you strumental in placing the portraits of several tion Army, Orangeburg Literacy Association,

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Two weeks later an Air Force air recognition of her many achievements, the ness. This spiraling cycle into bankruptcy crew photographed what appeared to be the City of Orangeburg selected her as a Citizen means asbestos victims are faced with the de- crash site, but enemy activity in the area pre- of the Year and has erected a community cen- creasing likelihood that they will be com- vented a recovery operation. Between 1993 ter in her honor. pensated for their injuries in the future. and 2002, six US-Laotian investigation teams I ask all of my colleagues to join me in In the 107th Congress, along with more interviewed villagers in the surrounding area, thanking these ten individuals for their dedi- than 125 of our colleagues, my colleague from gathered aircraft debris and surveyed the pur- cated service to their communities and for Georgia and I introduced tax legislation that ported crash site scattered on two ledges of their prime examples of leadership to our would help provide compensation to victims of Phou Louang Mountain in Khammouan Prov- youth. asbestos and help companies beset by asbes- ince. f tos liabilities to continue as viable employers. Then during a 1996 visit, team members re- That bill, H.R. 1412, was the continuation of covered identification cards for several crew HONORING ELISE COGORNO efforts begun in the 106th Congress. Since the members as well as human remains. Recov- beginning of that effort, the plight for victims ery missions in 2001 and 2002 yielded addi- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN has worsened and the economic viability of tional remains, as well as identification of OF NEW JERSEY those entities responsible for meeting those other crew members. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES obligations has deteriorated significantly. Michael Roberts was a graduate of Purvis Today I again introduce a bill that will help High School and Pearl River Junior College. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 to ensure that there are funds available to pay Out of college, he enlisted in the Navy. He Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to victims of asbestos exposure. was twenty-four years old when his mission pay tribute to Elise Cogorno, who after devot- The legislation has two components. First, it went missing. ing 34 years of her life to teaching and inspir- would increase the amount of resources avail- In addition to Michael Roberts, his eight ing public school students in New Jersey, is able to pay injured asbestos victims by ex- friends and companions were Navy Com- retiring this month. Whether in her role as one empting from federal tax settlement funds es- mander Delbert Olson of Casselton, North Da- of the Nation’s most esteemed Spanish teach- tablished to pay asbestos victims. Hundreds of kota; Lieutenants Denis Anderson of Hope, ers, or as an active leader in extracurricular thousands of individuals rely on these funds Kansas, Arthur Buck of Sandusky, Ohio, and activities for students, or as a volunteer in for compensation. Under current law, these Philip Stevens of Twin Lake, Michigan; and community programs, Elise Cogorno has been funds are taxed at the top income tax rate of Petty Officers Richard Mancini of Amsterdam, a remarkable and committed role model to 35–percent rate. New York, Donald Thoresen and Kenneth thousands of children. Second, the legislation would ease tax-law Widon of Detroit, Michigan and Gale Siow of Born Elise Braunschweiger in 1946, her limitations on asbestos defendants who are Huntington Park, California. childhood was spent in Hillside, New Jersey. emerging from bankruptcy. More than 60 com- More than 1,900 Americans are still missing She and her family then moved to Morristown, panies currently paying asbestos victims have in action from the Vietnam War. While we New Jersey, where she attended high school. been forced into bankruptcy. Our legislation mourn their losses, there is some joy that the After receiving her education from Montclair would exempt these companies from certain families of these nine men can finally experi- State University, Elise Cogorno spent her en- tax-law rules that limit use of a bankrupt com- ence closure of this thirty-five year old wound. tire 34 years of teaching in Teaneck, New Jer- pany’s tax assets. This relief would be pro- For over two centuries, the Territory and sey—first in Thomas Jefferson Junior High vided only in situations where the company’s State of Mississippi has paid the price of free- School, and later at Teaneck High School. As restructuring in bankruptcy results in the com- dom with the blood of our sons and daughters. an extraordinarily gifted teacher, Elise pany continuing as a going concern. Whether their sacrifice still remains hidden in Cogorno motivated her students through cre- Mr. Speaker, the legislation I am introducing a foreign land, or they rest in a small country ativity, humor, and enthusiasm. Her love for today is not intended to solve all of the prob- churchyard, or they are honored in our coun- teaching generated a love for learning among lems caused by the asbestos crisis. But these try’s national cemetery, we will always remem- her students. measures will help companies emerge as ber them—we will always honor them—we will I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting soon as possible from bankruptcy, minimizing continue to fight for the dreams they gave one of our Nation’s finest teachers, Elise the potential for job losses in the economy their very lives to secure for us and future Cogorno, whose outstanding teaching abilities and reducing the risk of lost benefits to asbes- generations. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. helped and inspired thousands of New Jersey tos claimants. I urge my colleagues to join me f students. Elise Cogorno’s successful teaching in this effort. TRIBUTE TO LAWYERS’ COM- career has proved invaluable for countless f New Jersey students. She truly represents the MITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS best of New Jersey. IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL ROBERTS UNDER LAW AND THOSE WHO PAID THE UL- f TIMATE SACRIFICE IN VIETNAM HON. CORRINE BROWN THE ASBESTOS CLAIMS TAX OF FLORIDA FAIRNESS ACT HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Wednesday, June 18, 2003 HON. MAC COLLINS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. OF GEORGIA Wednesday, June 18, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, I come be- to pay special tribute to the Lawyers’ Com- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 fore the House to remember one of Mis- mittee for Civil Rights Under Law for their Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- sissippi’s native sons who paid the ultimate great work in promoting civil rights and equal duce the Asbestos Claims Tax Fairness Act. sacrifice during the Vietnam War, and returns justice. Asbestos liability issues have reached crisis to us just this year for his proper internment at The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights stage. The costs of the current and potential Arlington National Cemetery. Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organiza- lawsuits filed against these companies by This week, the brothers and sisters of Mi- tion, was formed in 1963 at the request of claimants are staggering. More than 200,000 chael L. Roberts, a U.S. Navy Petty Officer President John F. Kennedy, to involve the pri- tort claims regarding exposure to asbestos are from Purvis, Mississippi, will travel to Wash- vate bar in providing legal services to address pending today, and more than 50,000 new ington, DC to lay their missing brother to rest. racial discrimination. The establishment of the claims are being filed each year. He and eight of his colleagues on a secret re- Committee sought to fulfill the expectation of Many former manufacturers of asbestos connaissance mission in 1968 crashed and America’s leaders that the private bar become stopped using and distributing asbestos long died in the Laotian jungle. Their mission had an active force in the continuing struggles for

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.041 E18PT1 June 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1299 equal opportunity and racial equality. The prin- Rather than watch in silence, Bill decided to Colorado State University, he formed a travel cipal mission is to secure, through the rule of give the ‘‘silent majority’’ of Alamosans who company that focused on natural history and law, equal justice under law. support our troops a chance to be heard. Bill cultural trips. Although he traveled extensively, The Committee’s major objective is to use organized a parade that included a police Tom loved Aspen and gave back to the com- the skills and resources of the bar to obtain honor guard, veterans groups and other citi- munity. Six years ago, Tom joined the board equal opportunity for minorities by addressing zens who wanted to take part. Our troops de- of the Aspen Center for Environmental Stud- factors that contribute to racial justice and serve to know that our country is behind them ies, and, before his health failed, launched a economic opportunity. Given our nation’s his- and that they will not be forgotten. bid for the Aspen City Council. tory of racial discrimination, segregation, and Bill followed the parade by collecting books Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the the de facto inequities that persist, the Law- and candy for U.S. troops in Iraq at his real life and selfless dedication Tom Peirce dem- yers’ Committee’s primary focus is to rep- estate office. He will distribute these goods to onstrated throughout his life. People like Tom resent the interest of African Americans in par- the Red Cross who will then dispense them to who get involved in the community, create ticular, other racial and ethnic minorities, and the troops. Bill hopes that the parade along jobs, and work to improve our government, other victims of discrimination, where doing so with the gifts will show that Alamosa is a patri- are the bedrock of this great nation. Tom is can help to secure justice for all racial and otic town, one where the citizens support the survived by his father Everett, sister Melanie, ethnic minorities. troops that protect their freedom. and brother Fred, and our thoughts are with The Lawyers’ Committee implements its Mr. Speaker, it would have been easier to them during this difficult time. Tom will be mission and objectives by marshaling the pro not get involved, but Bill Werner had the cour- missed by his family, friends, and the many bono resources of the bar for litigation, public age and conviction to stand up for what he people in the Roaring Fork Valley who knew policy advocacy, and other forms of service by knew was right, and I applaud him for that. It him. lawyers to the cause of civil rights. is people like Bill who have helped make f For decades, the Committee has made a America great, and I am proud to tell his story lasting impact on civil rights in America. The before this body of Congress today. Thank TRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE OF Lawyers’ Committee has continually pressed you, Bill, your support and optimistic enthu- BAYAUD INDUSTRIES forth its mission to mobilize the bar in uphold- siasm provide an example for us all. ing the principles of equal opportunity and ra- f HON. SCOTT McINNIS cial equality as the standards by which the in- OF COLORADO TRIBUTE TO MARGARET YOUMANS tegrity of American democracy is judged. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This year the Lawyers’ Committee cele- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 brates it’s 40th Anniversary. In celebration, the HON. SCOTT McINNIS Lawyers’ Committee is convening a major OF COLORADO Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to symposium, The Quest for Equal Justice: Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take this opportunity to honor a group of peo- vancing a Dynamic Civil Rights Agenda for ple who create hope and opportunity for those Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Our Times—July 18 to 19 at the International who are challenged with disabilities. The peo- Trade Center in Washington, DC. Distin- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ple of Bayaud Industries have helped the guished participants will examine the progress pay tribute today to the memory of a remark- mentally ill and disabled find meaningful work that has been achieved and the many out- able woman from my district. Margaret in my home state of Colorado since 1969. standing challenges presented by the persist- Youmans, who passed away recently at the By providing jobs for people with disabilities, ence of racial, ethnic, gender and other forms age of 104, was the oldest resident of Gunni- the people of Bayaud reach out to a group of discrimination. The symposium hopes to ad- son County in Western Colorado, with a life with the highest unemployment rate in the dress critical civil rights issues in the opening spanning parts of three centuries. country. Bayaud is funded under the govern- decades of the twenty-first century. Born in 1898, Margaret was the second of ment’s JWOD program to identify jobs for Mr. Speaker, at a time when we face the eight children born to Lake City businessman some 300 people a year who might otherwise imminent danger of once again losing much of Charles Mendenhall and his wife Manetta. not be able to find work. They do this by what has been gained in the national journey Margaret graduated from high school in 1918 partnering with public and private organiza- to equal rights it is critical that the Lawyers’ and began a career as a teacher. Eight years tions, from Coors to the EPA, helping numer- Committee be given proper commendation for later she was elected as a write-in candidate ous Coloradans lead more meaningful and their continued hard work and dedication to for Superintendent of the Hinsdale County productive lives. In addition to this, the people civil rights. So, I ask my colleagues to join me Schools. Margaret also worked as a cook and of Bayaud help a number of their employees in paying special tribute to The Lawyers’ Com- for a newspaper, spending more than 60 move on to private sector jobs every year. mittee for Civil Rights Under Law. We wish years on a ranch, growing nearly everything Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute them all the best as we acknowledge all of her family ate. to the people of Bayaud Industries and their their accomplishments. Mr. Speaker, Margaret was a tough, self-re- work under the JWOD program. By giving the f liant, and determined woman who attributed disabled a hand up instead of a handout, they her long life to her love of family, good genet- help numerous people realize the satisfaction TRIBUTE TO BILL WERNER ics, and plenty of good, hard work. Her ‘‘can- that comes with meaningful employment. I do’’ attitude exemplified the qualities that commend their efforts to serve Colorado’s dis- HON. SCOTT McINNIS helped make this nation great, and I am hon- abled community. OF COLORADO ored to pay tribute to her memory here today. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f TRIBUTE TO ELLA MOON Wednesday, June 18, 2003 TRIBUTE TO TOM PEIRCE Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. SCOTT McINNIS take a moment to honor an outstanding Amer- HON. SCOTT McINNIS OF COLORADO ican from my district. Bill Werner is a real es- OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tate broker from Alamosa, Colorado who loves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his country and understands that the freedoms Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Wednesday, June 18, 2003 we enjoy in this country come with a price. Bill Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this also knows that, just as great nations must Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- body of Congress today to pay tribute to Ella lead during difficult times, so too must great emn heart that I rise before this body of Con- Moon of Fruita, Colorado. Ella Moon is the citizens. I am pleased to recognize Bill before gress today to recognize the life and passing person behind Moon Farm, a remarkable this body of Congress as a citizen of char- of Tom Peirce of Aspen, Colorado. Tom re- place where thousands of kids have gone to acter. cently left us after a battle with cancer. As his play and learn for nearly four decades. Bill’s son, Billy, helped keep America safe family and friends mourn their loss, I think it is It all began in 1954 when Ella and Wallace and free by serving as a paramedic with the fitting to remember a few of Tom’s contribu- Moon moved from Utah to an old hog farm in 3rd Infantry in the Iraq conflict. This fact made tions to the Aspen community. Western Colorado. Their children needed it particularly difficult for Bill to watch war Tom lived in Aspen nearly his entire life. something to do during the summer so they protestors march past his Main Street office. After graduating from Aspen High School and built a tree house. The following summer, the

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.045 E18PT1 E1300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2003 kids built a small one-room schoolhouse. As sacrifice, and hard work that have made this where he received the Purple Heart. He also the years rolled on, the ideas kept coming, country great. In his capacity as a foster par- served Pueblo for many years as an Ambas- and eventually the property included homes ent, Jeff has helped several youth in the re- sador for the Greater Pueblo Chamber of resembling those in Italy, Mexico, Japan, and gion through his work with the Young Life As- Commerce. I would like to take this time to the Middle East. A log cabin, Pyramid, and a sociation and the El Pueblo Boys and Girls pay tribute to the honorable contributions Viking ship went up too. Ranch. His service and dedication to the Charlie made in defense of our freedoms and Soon people the Moons had never met needs of his community have increased pro- his involvement in the Pueblo Community. were stopping by to enjoy the buildings and gressively over time. He has been instru- Only recently, Charlie was honored by the have picnics on their lawn. The Moons em- mental in the foundation and development of Chamber of Commerce for almost fifty years braced these visitors, offering pony rides and the Interfaith Hospitality Network, one of Pueb- of work on behalf of that organization. His en- a petting zoo, which included a llama, pea- lo’s newest self-help organizations, and he is ergy and skill in developing the Chamber of cocks and other animals. Visiting children currently serving as the second president of its Commerce will be missed sorely by those he learned Indian dances, performed in talent board. has left behind to continue his work. In addi- shows, and listened to Ella’s riveting stories. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honored to pay tion to his labor on behalf of the Chamber, Mr. Speaker, it gives me great joy to recog- tribute to Jeff Bartleson for the various ways in Charlie also volunteered with numerous com- nize Ella Moon. Although Ella is now 85 years which he has brought strength and joy to the munity organizations in Pueblo, bringing his vi- old, she still plays with the kids, tells them sto- people of Colorado. Despite his achievements, tality and dedication to a number of worthy ries, and teaches them lessons they can use Jeff has remained humble and continued with causes in his community. Charlie’s life, his pa- in real life. Ella has helped create a unique his selfless work. For this great work on behalf triotism and his altruism will continue to inspire place where children can play, learn, and of the citizens of Colorado, I commend him the Pueblo community for years to come. grow. I thank Ella for her many contributions before this body of Congress and this nation. Mr. Speaker, although it is with sorrow that to her community. Jeff, all the best to you now and in the future. I stand before you here recognizing the pass- f f ing of Charles Leinberger, I take solace in the knowledge that his legacy and example will TRIBUTE TO ALICE DRAKE TRIBUTE TO TOM SHARP continue to make my state and this country a better place to live. Charles’ life and deeds are HON. SCOTT McINNIS HON. SCOTT McINNIS examples to us all and it is fitting that I recog- OF COLORADO OF COLORADO nize them before this body of Congress and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this nation. My prayers go out to Charlie’s Wednesday, June 18, 2003 Wednesday, June 18, 2003 family and friends in this difficult time. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with pro- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to found sadness that I rise before this body of f take this opportunity to recognize Tom Sharp, Congress today to recognize the life and pass- a helicopter pilot from Telluride, Colorado and TRIBUTE TO THE ENSTROM ing of Alice Drake of Pueblo, Colorado. Alice thank him for the contributions he has made to FAMILY left us recently after a prolific life that spanned local search and rescue efforts. Tom recently 107 years. Her sense of humor and deter- risked his life and his helicopter to save two mined approach defined her life and made a HON. SCOTT McINNIS avalanche victims trapped on a steep slope strong impact upon the Pueblo community. near Telluride Ski Area, and today I would like OF COLORADO A descendant of German parents, Alice was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES born in Phillips County, Kansas, where she to honor his service before this body of Con- developed a strong work ethic on her parent’s gress and this nation. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 360-acre farm. Throughout her life, Alice used Tom has been a pilot with Helitrax, a heli- ski guide service, for over twelve years. When Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to her strength to aid others—protecting her stand before this body of Congress and this younger brother on the way home from school he was called to assist in the rescue of two skiers caught in an avalanche, he immediately nation to pay tribute to the Enstrom family of and assuming the household responsibilities Grand Junction, Colorado. The Enstroms own when her mother sadly passed away. Alice responded along with two Helitrax guides, braving a dangerous landing near one of the and operate Enstrom’s Candies, one of the was also notorious for her adventurous spirit, premier candy manufacturers in the United learning to bowl in her 80s, riding on a motor- injured skiers before picking up more rescuers and dropping off more medical supplies. Then States. For many years, the Enstroms have cycle for the first time in her 90s, and devel- worked hard to produce high quality candy, oping a reputation wherever she went for her Tom made a daring attempt to reach the other skier, flying close to dangerous jagged rock in earning a reputation as a valuable member of renowned pool playing abilities. Colorado’s business community. Under the Mr. Speaker, individuals like Alice provided spite of unpredictable afternoon winds. Though he was unsuccessful, Tom and his fel- leadership of Chet Enstrom, the family has the spirit and strength of character that made strived to serve not only their customers but this nation great. While she will be dearly low rescuers dropped supplies to the stranded skier that allowed him to climb out of the cou- the state of Colorado as well. missed, Alice’s spirit will live on through the Chet Enstrom began his career at the age lives of those whom she has touched. I extend loir and communicate with rescuers. Mr. Speaker, pilots with the expertise and of 14, working in a Colorado Springs ice my deepest sympathies to Alice’s family and cream shop. It was there that Chet learned friends during this difficult time. skill of Tom Sharp are crucial to successful search and rescue operations, and it is a great about making quality candy, a craft he would f privilege to honor Tom here today. His years later perfect in the basement of his home. He TRIBUTE TO JEFF BARTLESON of experience and his willingness to take risks gave a small amount of his now famous ‘‘al- are a tremendous asset to the citizens of Tel- mond toffee’’ to family and friends, who en- luride and to all of Colorado. couraged Chet to open what became HON. SCOTT McINNIS Enstrom’s Candies. The quality of the candy f OF COLORADO was evident to all of Enstrom’s many cus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO CHARLES tomers, ensuring that the company has en- Wednesday, June 18, 2003 LEINBERGER joyed many years of success. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Chet worked hard to keep the business in pride that I rise before this body of Congress HON. SCOTT McINNIS family hands and there have now been three to pay tribute to Jeff Bartleson of Pueblo, Col- OF COLORADO generations of Enstroms involved in its oper- orado, who has faithfully and unselfishly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation. In 1965, Chet passed the company on served the needs of Coloradans for many to his son Emil and his daughter-in-law Mary. years. Jeff has contributed to the quality of life Wednesday, June 18, 2003 By 1979 Enstrom’s Candies was producing in Colorado in many significant ways and I am Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great over 65,000 pounds of candy every year. proud to highlight his accomplishments before sadness that I recognize the passing of The third generation of Enstroms operates this body of Congress. Charles Leinberger of Pueblo, Colorado. Char- the company today. The ‘‘Candy Kitchen’’ in Throughout his life, Jeff has exhibited the lie, as he was known, served his country faith- Grand Junction is run by Chet’s grand- virtues of compassion, self-determination, self- fully as a Marine in the Second World War, daughter Jamee and her husband Doug. Their

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VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:10 Jun 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18JN8.010 E18PT1 E1302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2003 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS be United States District Judge for the Foreign Relations Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Eastern District of North Carolina, To hold hearings to examine the imple- Lonny R. Suko, to be United States mentation of African Growth and Op- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, District Judge for the Eastern District portunity Act (P.L. 106-200). 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- of Washington, Earl Leroy Yeakel III, SD–419 tem for a computerized schedule of all to be United States District Judge for Governmental Affairs meetings and hearings of Senate com- the Western District of Texas, and To hold hearings to examine the nomina- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Karen P. Tandy, of Virginia, to be Ad- tion of Joshua B. Bolten, of the Dis- tees, and committees of conference. ministrator of Drug Enforcement, and trict of Columbia, to be Director of the This title requires all such committees Christopher A. Wray, of Georgia, to be Office of Management and Budget. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily an Assistant Attorney General, both of SD–342 Digest—designated by the Rules com- the Department of Justice. 10 a.m. SD–226 Energy and Natural Resources mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Business meeting to consider pending of the meetings, when scheduled, and 2:30 p.m. Judiciary calendar business. any cancellations or changes in the Antitrust, Competition Policy and Con- SD–366 meetings as they occur. sumer Rights Subcommittee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine how to pre- Business meeting to consider S. 1248, to with the computerization of this infor- serve and protect media competition in reauthorize the Individuals with Dis- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily the marketplace. abilities Education Act, and pending Digest will prepare this information for SD–226 nominations. printing in the Extensions of Remarks Foreign Relations SD–430 Judiciary section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD European Affairs Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine U.S. rela- To hold oversight hearings to examine on Monday and Wednesday of each the Department of Justice Inspector week. tions with respect to a changing Eu- rope, focusing on differing views on General’s Report on the 9/11 detainees. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, SD–226 June 19, 2003 may be found in the Daily technology issues. SD–419 2 p.m. Digest of today’s RECORD. Armed Services Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs MEETINGS SCHEDULED Personnel Subcommittee Economic Policy Subcommittee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To hold oversight hearings to examine certain measures to strengthen the JUNE 20 Children and Families Subcommittee To hold joint hearings to examine sup- economic situation in rural America. 9:30 a.m. port for military families. SD–538 Armed Services SD–106 Judiciary To hold closed hearings to examine Iraqi To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Veterans’ Affairs reconstruction and humanitarian ac- tions of Allyson K. Duncan, of North To hold hearings on proposed legislation tivities. Carolina, to be United States Circuit relating to VA-provided health care SR–222 Judge for the Fourth Circuit, and Lou- services, including S. 613, to authorize ise W. Flanagan, to be United States the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to JUNE 24 District Judge for the Eastern District construct, lease, or modify major med- of North Carolina. 9:30 a.m. ical facilities at the site of the former SD–215 Environment and Public Works Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Au- Foreign Relations Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Sub- rora, Colorado, S. 615, to name the De- Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Sub- committee partment of Veterans Affairs out- committee To hold hearings to examine implemen- patient clinic in Horsham, Pennsyl- Judiciary tation of the National Marine Fisheries vania, as the ‘‘Victor J. Saracini De- Service’s 2000 Biological Opinion for Constitution, Civil Rights and Property partment of Veterans Affairs Out- Rights Subcommittee listed anadromous fish regarding oper- patient Clinic’’, S. 1144, to name the ation of the Federal Columbia River To hold joint hearings to examine con- health care facility of the Department stitutionalism, human rights, and the Power System. of Veterans Affairs located at 820 SD–406 Rule of Law in Iraq. South Damen Avenue in Chicago, Illi- SD–226 Governmental Affairs nois, as the ‘‘Jesse Brown Department To hold hearings to examine the cost of 2:30 p.m. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center’’, S. Energy and Natural Resources federal health programs by curing dia- 1153, to amend title 38, United States betes. Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee Code, to permit medicare-eligible vet- SD–342 To hold oversight hearings to examine erans to receive an out- patient medi- 10 a.m. grazing programs of the Bureau of cation benefit, to provide that certain Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Land Management and the Forest veterans who receive such benefit are To hold hearings to examine bus rapid Service, focusing on grazing permit re- not otherwise eligible for medical care transit and other bus service innova- newal, BLM’s potential changes to and services from the Department of tions. grazing regulations, range monitoring, Veterans Affairs, S. 1156, to amend SD–538 drought, and other grazing issues. title 38, United States Code, to improve Energy and Natural Resources SD–366 and enhance the provision of long-term To hold hearings to examine changes health care for veterans by the Depart- over time in the relationship between JUNE 26 ment of Veterans Affairs, to enhance the Department of Energy and its pred- 9 a.m. ecessors and contractors operating and improve authorities relating to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry DOE laboratories and sites to deter- administration of personnel of the De- To hold hearings to examine H.R. 1904, to mine if these changes have affected the partment of Veterans Affairs, and S. improve the capacity of the Secretary ability of scientists and engineers to 1213, to amend title 38, United States of Agriculture and the Secretary of the respond to national missions. Code, to enhance the ability of the De- Interior to plan and conduct hazardous SD–366 partment of Veterans Affairs to im- fuels reduction projects on National Governmental Affairs prove benefits for Filipino veterans of Forest System lands and Bureau of To hold hearings to examine controlling World War II and survivors of such vet- Land Management lands aimed at pro- the cost of Federal Health Programs by erans. tecting communities, watersheds, and curing diabetes, focusing on a case SR–418 certain other at-risk lands from cata- study. strophic wildfire, to enhance efforts to SH–216 JUNE 25 protect watersheds and address threats Judiciary 9:30 a.m. to forest and rangeland health, includ- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Environment and Public Works ing catastrophic wildfire, across the tions of Samuel Der-Yeghiayan, to be Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Sub- landscape. United States District Judge for the committee SR–328A Northern District of Illinois, Allyson To hold oversight hearings to examine 9:30 a.m. K. Duncan, of North Carolina, to be the consulting process required by Sec- Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Circuit Judge for the tion 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Business meeting to consider S. 1218, to Fourth Circuit, Louise W. Flanagan, to SD–406 provide for Presidential support and

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