E110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 29, 2003 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE tem and a good deal of our effort has been fo- Caroline’s southern charm has always been WIENERY cused on improvements to the education that a trademark of her personality. I know from disadvantaged students receive. The No Child my personal conversations with Congressman HON. DOUG OSE Left Behind Act calls for states to have a high- Spence that he held Caroline as an invaluable OF CALIFORNIA ly qualified teacher in every public school member of his staff and was always im- classroom by the end of the 2005–2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pressed with her dependability, loyalty and pa- school year. Since we are demanding that our triotism. In a place where many people come Wednesday, January 29, 2003 children be instructed by a competent teaching and go, Caroline is a symbol of commitment Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, in 1978, Anne Fox force, we must also do all we can to encour- and dedication from which many of us could founded a small restaurant in Sacramento age the best and the brightest to enter this learn. I congratulate her on her retirement and simply named The Wienery. This year The very important field. thank her for two decades of honorable serv- Wienery, and all those who enjoy its unique The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act ice to this Congress and her country. On be- atmosphere and menu, is pleased to celebrate of 2003 will take a landmark step in address- half of the House Armed Services Committee its 25th Anniversary. ing the growing teacher shortage. The bill pro- and the U.S. Congress, I wish you the best of As the name implies, The Wienery offers its vides a strong incentive for individuals to enter luck as you begin this new and exciting chap- customers numerous varieties of hot-dog op- the field of teaching and to make a long-term ter of your life. tions. Among the most popular are the Hotsy commitment to the students that need them f Dog, the B.L.T. Dog and the Swiss Saute´ the most. We need to do all we can to encour- Dog. age college students to take on one of the IN HONOR OF BART DIRECTOR The Wienery buys its franks from another most challenging, rewarding and important ca- WILLIE B. KENNEDY family owned business in the region, Alpine reers that exist. Meats. Alpine Meats was founded by Swiss There is nothing more important to our na- HON. NANCY PELOSI sausagemaster Josef Kaeslin—who immi- tion’s future than the education of our children. OF CALIFORNIA grated to California—and its wieners are The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2003 will help to fulfill our responsibility to chil- spiced by hand and smoked in a hardwood- Wednesday, January 29, 2003 burning smokehouse with no artificial additives dren by ensuring that our most competent and or preservatives. caring teachers are adequately supported in Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Using these top quality dogs, The Wienery their charge to educate our nation’s future. honor a remarkable woman, Mrs. Willie B. has attracted a dedicated clientele devoted to I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- Kennedy, who has served with distinction on appreciating their old-fashioned gourmet hot- tion and continue our commitment to the men the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit dogs as well as its homemade soups, chili and and women of this country who do so much to District (BART) Board of Directors since 1996. sauces. I am proud to consider myself one of advance our nation and its children. Mrs. Kennedy is retiring from the BART Board their devoted fans and have personally been f effective January 31, 2003. Thankfully, Mrs. Kennedy is not leaving public service entirely, eating at The Wienery for many years. RETIREMENT OF CAROLINE after working for over 60 years as a political As a small businessman, I know how hard STRICKLAND BRYSON it is to start a business, especially a res- and social activist and elected official in the taurant, and keep it running for many years. HON. DUNCAN HUNTER San Francisco Bay Area. She will continue her Current proprietor Cynthia Fox-Vanover car- work in the Hunters Point neighborhood with OF CALIFORNIA the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, ries on Anne Fox’s tradition of serving ‘‘fast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES food with full service.’’ which oversees development there. In addition, The Wienery has been a proud Wednesday, January 29, 2003 Mrs. Kennedy is an outspoken advocate for member of the Sacramento community. It has Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to public transit and transit-oriented development. sponsored more than 20 local little league recognize and honor Caroline Strickland During her six years as a BART director, she teams, and supported the Special Olympics Bryson upon her retirement after 20 years of was chosen by her colleagues to serve as and the Disabled Veterans Association—to loyal and dedicated service to the United president in 2001 and vice president in 2000. name just a few. States Congress. Mrs. Kennedy pushed BART to begin a tradi- Our community is indeed proud of The Caroline was born on December 10, 1943, tion of donating special ‘‘flash passes’’ to com- Wienery and its history. And I am proud to in Columbia, South Carolina. She attended the munity organizations for train rides to and from congratulate the owners and my fellow cus- University of South Carolina in 1962–63 and San Francisco’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tomers as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary the Institute of Financial Education in 1978. parade and memorial ceremonies. She works of the Wienery. Before coming to work for Congress, she diligently behind the scenes to respond to her constituents’ concerns about BART service f worked for 14 years with Lexington County Savings & Loan and served for four years on and facilities. She has been a long-time sup- INTRODUCTION OF THE TEACHER the Lexington Town Council. porter of the new BART extension to the San RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Caroline began working on Capitol Hill in Francisco International Airport. ACT OF 2003 1983 with my good friend, the late Honorable As a BART board member, Mrs. Kennedy Floyd Spence of South Carolina as his Execu- served as vice chairperson of the Metropolitan HON. JOE WILSON tive Assistant and Office Manager, in which Transportation Commission Liaison Com- OF SOUTH CAROLINA she served for 18 years. In this capacity, mittee. She was a member of the Capitol Cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Caroline supervised the office staff, managed ridor Joint Powers Board, the San Francisco a million-dollar annual budget and served as Transportation Authority Liaison Committee, Wednesday, January 29, 2003 the public relations liaison for Congressman the San Mateo County Negotiation/SFO Ex- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Spence. For six of those years, Congressman tension Committee, and the Santa Clara er, today, I am proud to join my colleagues in Spence served as Chairman of the House County Policy Committee. introducing the Teacher Recruitment and Re- Armed Services Committee. As a result of her In addition to her years of service to BART, tention Act of 2003. This bill reflects the com- position and responsibilities in the Chairman’s Mrs. Kennedy is a former Supervisor of the mitment of the President and of this Congress office, Caroline regularly interacted not only City and County of San Francisco. She was to increase the number and enhance the qual- with Members of Congress, but with foreign appointed to the Board of Supervisors in ity of teachers in the nation’s classrooms. dignitaries, the press, and the President’s March 1981 by former Mayor and now U.S. Most pointedly, the bill expands the current Cabinet as well. Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN. She completed the teacher loan forgiveness program from the Following her tenure with Congressman unexpired term of the late Supervisor Ella Hill current $5,000 to a maximum of $17,500 for Spence, Caroline served briefly as a Staff As- Hutch, was elected in her own right in 1984, teachers who commit to teaching math, sistant with the House Armed Services Com- 1988 and 1992, and served until May 1996. science, or special education for five years in mittee and later as the Executive Assistant for She has served as the President of the San some of our nation’s most disadvantaged Senator MIKE DEWINE of Ohio. In each of Francisco Transportation Authority and on the schools. these capacities, Caroline’s professional expe- boards of the Association of Bay Area Govern- Congress and the Bush Administration have rience, warm charisma, and friendly attitude ments (ABAG), the Bay Conservation and De- worked hard to improve the educational sys- led her to excel at all levels. velopment Commission (BCDC), the California

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:31 Jan 30, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29JA8.073 E29PT1 January 29, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E111 and National Associations of Counties, and COMMENDING INDIA ON ITS The President’s speech last night did not the California and National Leagues of Cities. CELEBRATION OF REPUBLIC DAY mention that his economic plan calls for cut- Willie Kennedy received her early education ting job training and employment funding by in Dallas, Texas and was awarded a Bachelor HON. DAVID VITTER $534 million while unemployment is increas- of Arts degree in journalism from San Fran- OF LOUISIANA ing. The President’s plan calls for reducing cisco State University. She is the widow of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $500 million from title 1, the Federal Govern- late Superior Court Judge Joseph G. Ken- ment’s primary program for targeting aid to the Wednesday, January 29, 2003 nedy, mother of one daughter and two foster most disadvantaged students. This cut means daughters, grandmother of nine, great grand- Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 447,000 fewer low-income students will be mother of 20 and great-great grandmother of join my colleagues today and take this oppor- served by this program. Also, the President’s one. tunity to commend India on its celebration of proposes to cut $250 million from teacher During her many years as a civic leader, Republic Day, which formalized India as a par- quality initiatives. For heating assistance, the Willie B. Kennedy has earned the respect of liamentary democracy. President is expecting a $300 million cut from all who have worked with her. I commend her On January 26th of this year India cele- the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program at a time heating prices are for her many years of dedicated public service brated its 51st Republic Day. In that time India rising. and wish her the best of luck in the future. has grown into the world’s largest democracy and has helped illustrate the stabilizing force While some talk about tax cuts which will of democracy. primarily benefit the wealthiest 1 percent of f India is one of America’s foremost friends in taxpayers, and do nothing for the bottom 75 HONORING THE FOUR CHAPLAINS the South Asian region of the world and has percent, let me suggest that any serious eco- OF THE U.S.S. DORCHESTER continued to be a consistent and helpful ally to nomic stimulus package or plan must consider the United States in our on-going war against and be focused on the needs of the poor and terrorism. Increasingly, America must attempt the most vulnerable among us. HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN to engage the Muslim world through diplo- The President should propose a fair fiscal OF NEW YORK macy, and India, along with other nations, pro- policy that will provide more unemployment benefits and health coverage for low to mod- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vides an opportunity to do that. Most impor- tantly, we will need to identify our friends and erate income workers. These are the people Wednesday, January 29, 2003 to stand by those countries that reflect our who spend a larger portion of their earned dol- lars to make ends meet. By expanding unem- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- faith in ideals such as democracy, human ployment benefits for those who have already ored to rise today to pay tribute to the four rights and religious freedom. exhausted their extended benefits and con- brave Chaplains of the U.S.S. Dorchester who Over one billion Indian people of diverse tinue to seek jobs and health coverage to dis- sacrificed their lives in order to save those of faiths in India currently practice democracy located workers, it would be the quickest way others. and enjoy religious freedom. They look to courts for justice, respect human rights, and in to stimulate the economy. On February 3, 1943, a German U-boat off Only the Democratic plan focuses on work- short, embody American values in this impor- the coast of Greenland sank the U.S.S. Dor- ing families and small businesses that drives tant region of the world. The United States chester, carrying approximately nine hundred the engine of the American economy. Under and the Republic of India have a common American servicemen. A torpedo struck the its plan every worker will get a tax cut and ev- bond and a strong commitment to shared prin- Dorchester mid-ship, killing hundreds instantly, eryone receives the same $600 per couple. ciples. I sincerely hope that the partnership and sending those still alive into confusion and This fair and equitable tax cut will provide a that has been forged between our great na- terror. As the Dorchester began to sink it be- short-term stimulus for our economy while al- tions will continue to blossom. came clear to many on board that the situation lowing the budget to recover as the economy Because of these many accomplishments, I was becoming increasingly dire. Unable to sig- strengthens. wish to join my colleagues to express my nal for help, or call nearby ships due to secu- f rity reasons, the U.S.S. Dorchester faced dis- strong support that the friendship between our aster on its own. two countries continues, and to commend A TRIBUTE TO COMMISSIONER It was in spite of such confusion that India on its celebration of Republic Day. MILLIE TEUSCHER George L. Fox, Clark V. Poling, Alexander f Goode, and John P. Washington, the four THE PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE chaplains of the U.S.S. Dorchester calmly UNION ADDRESS OF OHIO worked to bring order to the catastrophe. Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributing life jackets with composure, the chap- Wednesday, January 29, 2003 lains—one Catholic, one Jewish, and two HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF ILLINOIS Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Protestant—worked together to save the lives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to pay tribute to my dear friend, Millie of many American servicemen. They did this Teuscher, who recently stepped down as Lake Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at the cost of their own lives, giving the final County Commissioner after 14 historic years. four life jackets to needy American soldiers. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, during Millie will be greatly missed by everyone in the Linked arm in arm, praying to the one God to the 90s’ we had ten years of solid economic county. She has the distinction of being the whom they all served, they sank with the Dor- growth. In the past two years, America has first and only female commissioner in the 162- chester, leaving America eternally in debt to entered an economic downturn. For the first year history of the body. their gratitude. time in a decade the economic indicators— Millie is one of my oldest and closest friends The inspirational service, and dedication of benchmarks showing where we are and where in Lake County. I first got to know Millie when these four courageous chaplains saved many we are going—all point down. Job losses in she was a councilwoman in Mentor, and later American lives in the frigid waters of the Atlan- technology and manufacturing have risen dra- was thrilled when she sought office at the tic. Their story continues to be one of inspira- matically and corporate bankruptcies were county level. She was part of a historic sweep tion to many religious communities throughout nearly double what they were two years ago. of county offices by Republicans in the late America. Furthermore, their willingness to Consumer confidence hit its lowest point in 1980s, and really changed the face and tone stand together, linked arm in arm, disregarding over a decade. Even though, the U.S. stock of county government in Lake County. She religious boundaries can be viewed as a true market saw a significant gain during the 90s’. brought an ‘‘every woman’’ sensibility to her testament to the beauty of religious freedom— However, the bottom has virtually fallen out as job, and while she played the role of govern- a moral value that the United States of Amer- a result of the events of September 11th. Now ment watchdog with zeal, she was also admi- ica has incessantly fought to protect. every industry is taking a huge hit as profits rably compassionate about the problems fac- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues of the and employment figures head into a down- ing county residents and employees. Over her House of Representatives to join with me to ward trend. Presently, under the Bush’s Ad- many years of elected office, she probably honor George L. Fox, Clark V. Poling, Alex- ministration the country is averaging approxi- doled out an equal number of hugs and hand- ander Goode, and John P. Washington, the mately 68,000 workers losing their jobs per shakes. She was not one to exert ego or insist four courageous chaplains of the U.S.S. Dor- month. Resulting in the fastest pace for job on formalities, and was known to everyone as chester. elimination in more than 20 years. simply ‘‘Millie.’’

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