March 21, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3515 But fairly or not, news of Tom Eagle- His experiences, hard work, and honest litigation. One good friend and col- ton’s death brought many of us back to counsel have gained him the respect of league recalled that it was not only 2 tumultuous weeks in 1972. his peers and his community. General ‘‘Judge’’ Combs, dry humor Every piece of social progress has a Born and raised on a small dairy which endeared him to his peers but his melancholy side: the memory of those farm in Stanberry, MO, to Ruby Fern sincere interest in caring and pro- born too soon to profit by it. The ca- and H.H. Combs, General Combs stud- tecting those who served under him. reer of Senator Eagleton, distinguished ied genetics and productive physiology ‘‘He goes to extraordinary links to en- as it was, was just such a case. at the University of Missouri-Colum- sure they are cared for, ‘‘said one col- Today we recognize depression as a bia. While he planned to go into the league. physical illness, as treatable as an family business and become a veteri- I cannot conclude these remarks ulcer. But in 1972, when Tom Eagleton narian, fate and the Vietnam War in- without commending the dedicated and ran on the Democratic ticket, it was a tervened and he joined the U.S. Marine loving support of General Combs’ wife, mark of shame. Exposure of his psy- Corps in 1968. Graduating with honors Gloria, and his three children David, chiatric hospitalization cost him his from the USMC Basic Officer’s Infantry Matthew, and Susan. Married almost 35 place on that ticket, and part of me School and selected for the U.S. Army years ago at Conaway Hall at Andrews wishes he had had his chance in a Rotary wing’s flight school, General Air Force Base, Gloria has remained slightly wiser time. What a difference Combs served a combat tour as a CH–46 General Combs’ most loyal supporter it would have made for our country. helicopter pilot from 1969 to 1970 with and confidant. ‘‘If had it to do over again, I’d have HMM–364, ‘‘The Purple Foxes’’ at Mar- General ‘‘Judge’’ Combs has led an kept him,’’ said George McGovern, the ble Mountain Air Facility, Republic of extraordinary life in which he has an- Democratic candidate that year. ‘‘I Vietnam. Flying over 500 combat mis- swered his Nation’s call to duty and didn’t know anything about mental ill- sions, he earned a Distinguished Flying served courageously in war and admi- ness. Nobody did.’’ Thanks in part to Cross, two single mission air medals, rably from the bench. It is my hope and Tom Eagleton, our knowledge today is and 37 ‘‘strick/flight awards.’’ After re- prayer that ‘‘Judge’’ Combs will con- much deeper. turning from active duty in Vietnam, tinue to thrive alongside Gloria in We know, as Abraham Lincoln General Combs served in many posi- whatever endeavor he opts to pursue. If learned from his own experience more tions, including as an operations offi- his former, and current, success is any than 160 years ago, that ‘‘a tendency to cer and aircraft maintenance officer indicator, I am certain that the years melancholy is a misfortune, not a with HMM–263 at Marine Corps Air ahead will be both fruitful and reward- fault.’’ And we know that it can be the Station, Quantico, VA. ing. God bless you, ‘‘Judge’’ and best dark obverse side of our brightest vir- General Combs’ work in Missouri wishes.∑ tues. merits special recognition and is the f One memory of Tom stands out the reason I felt compelled to make a IN MEMORY OF BOB HATTOY clearest. We were in a meeting of statement on his behalf in the CON- Democratic Senators, talking about GRESSIONAL RECORD. After leaving ac- ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today, the upcoming agenda. As we went tive duty in 1973, General Combs joined Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN and I pay around the room, each stood up to the Missouri Army National Guard and tribute to Bob Hattoy, a cherished speak of some interests in our own flew UH–1 ‘‘Huey’s’’ with the 635th friend and one of America’s most pas- States. But Tom interrupted and gave Aviation Company, from Whiteman, sionate warriors for the environment an impassioned, impromptu speech on AFB, MO. He transferred to the Mis- and human rights. We will miss him the importance of representing the en- souri Air National Guard in 1978 and dearly. tire Nation. I wish someone taped it; later became the director of intel- We first met Bob during his decade of but whenever I am afraid my range of ligence for the 139th Tactical Airlift service to the Sierra Club as its re- vision is narrowing, I remember Tom’s Group in St. Joseph, MO. Yet it was at gional director for California and Ne- words and remember his wide view of the Missouri Air National Guard Head- vada. He was an outspoken advocate in the common, national good. To me, quarters in St. Joseph, MO that Gen- the campaigns to protect our precious those words symbolize Tom’s greatest eral Combs become nationally recog- coast and desert, always increasing strength, something one of our col- nized for his expertise in developing awareness about threats to California’s leagues called his ‘‘moral passion.’’ long-range strategic planning. As first environment with a unique mixture of Those who knew Tom will remember a planner, then general officer and inspiration and irreverence. that passion first of all, his guiding member of the Air Reserve Forces Pol- It was only fitting that he was tapped spirit for 77 years. Our thoughts are icy Committee, General Combs was in- by then-Governor Bill Clinton to serve with his wife Barbara, his entire fam- strumental in analyzing the future as his Presidential campaign’s top en- ily, and all those who looked up to this needs of the National Guard and advis- vironmental adviser. But just as he was bold and steadfast leader. ing senior policy makers on the best set to join the campaign, Bob’s doctor I shall miss a remarkable public man, course of action. discovered a lump under his arm that but more personally, a delightful, General Combs’ footprint extended signaled his HIV had progressed. warm, loyal friend.∑ outside of the military. Upon his re- His instinct was always to fight on, turn to Missouri after serving in Viet- so between agonizing treatments, Bob f nam, Combs returned to law school at traveled the country relentlessly to ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS the University of Missouri and upon speak out against AIDS. graduation became a partner in a law Taking on this fight—both privately firm, a prosecuting attorney, and was and publicly—was a remarkable choice. TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL elected a judge in 1990. This past De- But for those who were blessed to know ROGER E. COMBS cember he retired from the bench and him, it was not surprising. ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise to returned to being a part time pros- We will never forget the historic and honor and recognize the immeasureable ecutor and general practitioner. moving address he gave at the Demo- contributions MG Roger E. Combs has Perhaps the best measure of General cratic National Convention in 1992. The made to the U.S. Marine Corps, the Combs’ legacy comes from those who first openly gay American with HIV/ U.S. Army, the National Guard Bureau, have worked along side him. ‘‘Judge AIDS to speak at a political conven- his family, and a grateful nation. Combs,’’ as he is affectionately known tion, Bob brought so many of us to When people talk about the ‘‘Spirit by his peers and military associates, is tears and action by showing the real of America’’ and the people who helped an excellent lawyer and military strat- costs of AIDS and the real meaning of make this country great, all one really egist with impeccable character and in- courage. has to do is mention the name of GEN tegrity. The ‘‘Judge’’ was effective in He said that day: ‘‘You see, I have Roger Combs. General Combs has dedi- both the military and judicial branches AIDS. I could be an African-American cated his life to serving his country in encouraging parties to seek arbitra- woman, a Latino man, a 10-year-old both in the military and as a civilian. tion and dispute resolution instead of boy or girl. AIDS has many faces. And

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I Housing Administration to meet the housing tirelessly to elect progressive can- am hopeful that each of my colleague needs of the American people; to the Com- didates. will join me in wishing Tom continuing mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Sometimes it meant standing up and success, good health, and happiness as fairs. speaking out, whether it was taking on he enjoys his retirement.∑ By Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself, Mr. a bureaucrat or a President. Most re- BROWNBACK, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. DUR- f BIN, and Mr. CASEY): cently, it meant moving to Sacramento MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE S. 948. A bill to amend the Public Health to devote more time to serving as Service Act to authorize funding for the es- president of California’s Fish and Game At 6:22 p.m., a message from the tablishment of a program on children and Commission. House of Representatives, delivered by the media within the National Institute of The last time we saw Bob was 2 Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- Child Health and Human Development to months ago in Washington, DC, as we nounced that the House has passed the study the role and impact of electronic all celebrated the new majority in Con- following bill, in which it requests the media in the development of children; to the concurrence of the Senate: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and gress and the historic election of Pensions. Speaker NANCY PELOSI. H.R. 759. An act to redesignate the Ellis Is- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. LEVIN, If Bob was sick or struggling that land Library on the third floor of the Ellis and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): day, he certainly didn’t let on. He Island Immigration Museum, located on S. 949. A bill to amend the Plant Protec- wanted to reminisce about the past and Ellis Island in New York Harbor, as the ‘‘Bob tion Act to authorize the Secretary of Agri- toast the future with that same larger Hope Memorial Library’’. culture to enter into cooperative agreements than life personality that made him so The message also announced that the with States to augment the efforts of the special. House has agreed to the following con- States to conduct early detection and sur- current resolution, in which it requests veillance to prevent the establishment or Now, as so many friends mourn his spread of plant pests that endanger agri- passing, we also celebrate his life. We the concurrence of the Senate: culture, the environment, and the economy celebrate his candor and compassion, H. Con. Res. 42. Concurrent resolution hon- of the United States, and for other purposes; his sense of humor and sense of pur- oring the heroic service and sacrifice of the to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, pose, his ability to amuse and inspire glider pilots of the United States Army Air and Forestry. us all. And we celebrate his lasting leg- Forces during World War II. By Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Ms. CANT- acy in the relationships he forged, the The message further announced that WELL, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. STEVENS, Mrs. rights he championed, and the natural pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the BOXER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. LAUTEN- resources he protected for generations order of the House of January 4, 2007, BERG, Mr. LOTT, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. ∑ the Speaker appoints the following to come. NELSON of Florida, and Ms. MUR- f Members of the House to the Congres- KOWSKI): sional-Executive Commission on the S. 950. A bill to develop and maintain an TRIBUTE TO TOM CARNEGIE People’s Republic of China, in addition integrated system of coastal and ocean ob- ∑ Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, today I to Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Chairman, servations for the Nation’s coasts, oceans, congratulate a legendary Hoosier appointed on February 7, 2007: Ms. KAP- and Great Lakes, to improve warnings of ˜ sports broadcaster, Tom Carnegie, on TUR of Ohio, Mr. HONDA of California, tsunami, hurricanes, El Nino events, and other natural hazards, to enhance homeland his retirement. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. WALZ of security, to support maritime operations, to Born Carl Kenagy in Connecticut in Minnesota, Mr. MANZULLO of Illinois, improve management of coastal and marine 1919, he displayed an enormous passion Mr. PITTS of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROYCE resources, and for other purposes; to the for sports even as a child. When polio of California, and Mr. SMITH of New Committee on Commerce, Science, and ended Carl’s dream of playing profes- Jersey. Transportation. sional sports, he refocused his energy f By Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. on building a career in broadcasting, WEBB): which he launched in 1942 at WOWO in MEASURES REFERRED S. 951. A bill to provide a waiver from sanc- The following bill was read the first tions under the Elementary and Secondary Fort Wayne, IN. There, at the sugges- Education Act of 1965 for certain States, tion of his station manager, Carl and the second times by unanimous local educational agencies, and schools; to adopted the name Tom Carnegie and consent, and referred as indicated: the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, used it throughout the remainder of his H.R. 759. An act to redesignate the Ellis Is- and Pensions. remarkable career. land Library on the third floor of the Ellis By Mr. MCCAIN: Tom came to Indianapolis in 1945 Island Immigration Museum, located on S. 952. A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall where he quickly made a name for him- Ellis Island in New York Harbor, as the ‘‘Bob Scholarship and Excellence in National En- self as the most recognizable voice in Hope Memorial Library’’; to the Committee vironmental and Native American Public on Energy and Natural Resources. Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for train- Indiana sports. In addition to his dec- ing in tribal leadership, management, and ades of work in radio, television and The following concurrent resolution was read, and referred as indicated: policy, and for other purposes; to the Com- print, Tom announced the Indiana mittee on Indian Affairs. State high school basketball cham- H. Con. Res. 42. Honoring the heroic serv- By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself, pionships for 24 years, co-founded the ice and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the Mr. CRAIG, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. VITTER, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in United States Army Air Forces during World Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. TESTER, Ms. War II; to the Committee on Armed Services. 1962, and was inducted in the Hall of LANDRIEU, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. BAUCUS, f and Ms. CANTWELL): Fame in 1975. S. 953. A bill to amend title 49, United Race fans from around the world INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND States Code, to ensure competition in the have come to know Tom as the voice of JOINT RESOLUTIONS rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A The following bills and joint resolu- reliable rail service, and provide those cus- racing novice at the time, Tom began tions were introduced, read the first tomers with a reasonable process for chal- announcing the Indianapolis 500 in 1946. lenging rate and service disputes; to the and second times by unanimous con- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Over the years, Tom’s rich, baritone sent, and referred as indicated: voice called to millions of fans over the Transportation. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mrs. public address system as he announced By Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. DOLE, Mrs. CLINTON, and Mr. ROB- FEINGOLD): 61 Indianapolis 500 races, 12 Allstate 400 ERTS): S. 954. A bill to amend title XVIII of the at the Brickyard races, and 6 United S. 946. A bill to amend the Farm Security Social Security Act to provide for a tech- States Grand Prix races. He has also and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reau- nical correction to the amendments made by

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