April 12, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E599 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Issues Network (WIN) division of the with American ideals and values. I also ask KIWANIS CLUB OF CALDWELL/ Pancyprian Association of America. my colleagues to rise in tribute to the WEST ESSEX, COUNTY OF ESSEX, WIN was established in the spring of 1996 Pancyprian Association's Woman of the Year NEW JERSEY out of an identified need to bring together Honoree, Ms. Titina Loizides. women of Hellenic Heritage living in America f to provide them with information, services and HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN A TRIBUTE TO MARGRIT BERAN OF NEW JERSEY awareness of social, health, economic and other issues. WIN members assist each other KREWSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and others in developing opportunities for Monday, April 12, 1999 prosperity and progress in the community and HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise perpetuating and integrating the Hellenic herit- OF MISSOURI today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of age and spirit with the best of American cul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Kiwanis Club of Caldwell/West Essex. ture and values. Monday, April 12, 1999 On April 8, 1999, the Kiwanis Club of In the past two years WIN has focused on Caldwell/West Essex will celebrate 75 years of providing support from women to women and Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, Margrit service to the West Essex Community. Since their families. Since its inception, it has suc- Beran Krewson has recently retired from the its start in 1923, the Kiwanis Club members of cessfully organized a series of events, lectures Library of Congress where she has served this chapter have been providing service to and presentations on health, social and eco- with great dedication for 30 years. For the the local community. This Club represents a nomic issues as they relate to women's roles past 18 years she was the Library's German/ larger, international organization that dedicates as mothers, daughters, wives, breadwinners Dutch area specialist in the European Division, itself to allowing men and women the oppor- and homemakers. This year's special event and thus the Library's principal liaison with the tunity to become involved in improving the will be a women's cancer screening for those countries of Austria, Belgium, Germany, The conditions in which we live. who do not have insurance. Netherlands, and Switzerland. The author of Currently, the Club participates in various This year WIN will honor Titina Loizides who 18 bibliographic publications, calling to public service projects such as aiding families during grew up in Kyrenia, Cyprus, now occupied by attention the depth and scope of the Library's Thanksgiving, contributing to the Kiwanis Oval the illegal army of Turkey. Ms. Loizides is a Dutch and German-language collections, Mrs. playground, and working toward the beautifi- leader in the tourism industry, having been ex- Krewson made one of her responsibilities in- cation of West Essex communities. ecutive secretary of the Cyprus Tourist Guides forming American descendants of European In addition to service, and volunteering time, Association, associate of Cyprus Broadcasting immigrants of their national heritages collected the Caldwell/West Essex Kiwanis Club contrib- Corporation presenting children's programs on in the Library of Congress. Her bibliographies utes financially to many organizations includ- Cyprus history and archaeology, president of range from 300 Years of German Immigration ing the Children's Miracle Network, the March Cyprus Tourist Guides, founding member of to the United States (1983) through The Dutch of Dimes, Walk-a-thon, the Battered Women's the ``Equal rightsÐEqual responsibility'' move- Collections of the Library of Congress: A Shelter, and many other deserving organiza- ment, coordinator of the action group for the Chronology (1990) to German-American Rela- tions. The Kiwanis has continued to pledge its protection of Ayios Andreas neighborhood in tions: A Selective Bibliography (1995). In addi- support to the prevention of Iodine Deficiency Nicosia, first woman Rotarian of the Rotary tion, she has sponsored over 60 eventsÐlec- DisorderÐthe leading cause of preventable re- Club of Kyrenia, member of Women Walk tures, exhibitions, and readings related to the tardation. This organization has displayed its Home, among others. She is married and has countries for which she is responsibleÐinclud- commitments to the youth of West Essex by two children. ing in 1996 raising the necessary funds and supporting two little league teams, the Ms. Loizides came into international promi- editing the catalog for the Library's successful Caldwell/West Caldwell Soccer Club, and nence when she successfully sued the Turkish exhibition Dresden: Treasures from the Saxon serves as a sponsor of local youngsters for Government for rent on her property in State Library. Her dedicated attention to publi- federal and state leadership development pro- Kyrenia. The Cyprus Government referred this cations within their countries and her care in grams. case to the European Court of Human Rights. maintaining cultural relations has led the gov- Mr. Speaker, for the past 75 years, the The court ruling states as of December ernments of the Federal Republic of Germany, Kiwanis Club of Caldwell/West Essex has 1996: The Republic of Cyprus the sole legiti- the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, and faithfully carried out the objectives of their mate Government of Cyprus. Turkish Republic Belgium to acknowledge her achievements global service organization. They have contin- of Northern Cyprus has no legal validity. The with the award of special decorationsÐmost ued to provide service and support to the applicant has not lost title of her property and recently The Commander's Cross of the Order community in which they work and live. Mr. is the legal owner of her land. The northern of Merit from Germany in 1996 and the Cross Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join part of Cyprus is under the control of Turkish of Honor for Science and Art from Austria in me in congratulating all past and present troops. The rights of the applicant to peaceful 1997. members of the Kiwanis Club of Caldwell/ enjoyment of her possessions under article 1 f West Essex on this special anniversary. of protocol 1 have continuously been violated. f Within 6 months the applicant and the Turkish A TRIBUTE TO O. LEWIS HARRIS government will submit written observations IN HONOR OF THE PANCYPRIAN with respect to compensation and costs. Tur- HON. NITA M. LOWEY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN key is to pay to the applicant within three OF NEW YORK WOMEN’S ISSUES NETWORK months of CYP 300,000 for pecuniary dam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (WIN) ON THE OCCASION OF ages, non-pecuniary damages of CYP 20,000, THEIR ANNUAL DINNER DANCE and costs and expenses. Monday, April 12, 1999 HONORING MS. TITINA LOIZIDES Ms. Loizides is being honored for her deter- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mination to fight for her rights and for bringing express my great admiration for Lew Harris, a HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY the Cyprus tragedy to the attention of the remarkable leader and citizen who this year OF NEW YORK world. celebrates 20 years of service to the Forest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise Hills Community House. with me in this tribute to the Pancyprian Asso- A man of principle, intelligence, and skill, Monday, April 12, 1999 ciation of American Women's Issues Network, Mr. Harris has helped the Forest Hills Commu- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, a group of dedicated Hellenic women who nity House grow from a fledgling organization I rise today to pay tribute to the Women's have successfully integrated the Hellenic spirit to a pillar of Queens social and community

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 1999 life. Today, the Community House serves Well aware of the overwhelming might of Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Mr. Unanue some 15,000 people with over 35 programs the nearby Japanese armed forces, and know- moved with his family to my home state of operating out of 19 locations. What's more, ing that they would be in Allied military service New Jersey in his early childhood. Realizing the Forest Hills Community House is now for an extended period of time, many Aus- how important and significant cuisine is to cul- widely regarded as a model to other settle- tralians of fighting age destroyed their prized ture, Mr. Unanue's grandparents founded a ment houses in the region, with a variety and farm horses, so that the animals would not be family business in 1936, designed to bring the depth of programming second to none. used by the enemy against Australia in the fu- spices and tastes of their native foods to the Lew Harris has also been actively involved ture. New Jersey metropolitan area. In the process, in a wide range of other important community Acknowledging the tradition of honoring Mr. Unanue's business addressed the needs activities, including Community Board Six, the courage on Anzac Day, I pay particular tribute of a marginalized consumer market and Queensboro Council for Social Welfare, the to one of Australia's Army veterans of World helped build his company into a household Queens Interagency Council for Aging, the War Two, the former Corporal John Henry name. This business, today known as Goya Non-Profit Coordinating Committee of New Soulsby of the state of Victoria, who exempli- Foods, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned York, the Council of Senior Centers and Serv- fies Australia's fortitude. Jack Soulsby served firms in the nation. ices of New York City, and the New York in the Australian Commonwealth Military Mr. Unanue continued Goya's commitment State Coalition for the Aging. Forces from 1940±1948, and was an Army to the family and to the Hispanic community From leadership positions in these organiza- Medic in the jungles of Borneo. He was known as he rose through the ranks to eventually be- tions and others, Lew Harris has strengthened affectionately as ``Aspro,'' (Australian slang for come Executive Vice President. Armed with a human services at every level, making a crit- aspirin), by other Australian Army veterans, master's degree in business administration ical difference in the lives of literally thousands for, at times, all that the young Medic had to from the University of North Carolina, Mr. of individuals, with a particular contribution to give the badly wounded men were aspirin tab- Unanue was critical in introducing the art and the opportunities available to older Americans. lets, the sterile bandages which he had made, flavor of traditional Hispanic dishes into Amer- We are a better community thanks to Lew his constant care, and prayers. Strong, ath- ican homes. He spearheaded Goya's mar- Harris' vision and leadership. I am confident letic, and blessed with a sunny temperament, keting project that aimed for the non-Hispanic that his exceptional example will remain a Corporal Soulsby boiled and re-used consumer by implementing an extensive source of guidance and inspiration to service dressings in his innovative drive to help his English-language campaign. This campaign providers for many years to come. comrades in the face of scarce medical sup- played an important role in Goya's multicul- f plies. Later, Mr. Soulsby exclaimed fervently, tural business success and opened Middle A TRIBUTE TO OUR COMRADES-IN- ``If it weren't for the United States, Australia America to Hispanic culinary traditions. ARMS—AUSTRALIAN AND NEW wouldn't exist today, for America gave us the Mr. Unanue's contributions went beyond the ZEALAND VETERANS ON ANZAC men and the equipment to fight with!'' kitchen and the boardroom and into the realm DAY This month, on April 25, perhaps we Ameri- of art. In 1997, Mr. Unanue sponsored two cans, too, will pause in appreciation of the major exhibits which highlighted the contribu- HON. CARRIE P. MEEK love of freedom and the devotion of our com- tions of minority artists. The first was a Pi- rades-in-arms, who will be celebrating Anzac OF FLORIDA casso exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Day in Australia and New Zealand. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Art, a compilation of 150 engravings, etchings f and woodcuts by the renowned Spanish artist Monday, April 12, 1999 dating from 1900 through 1942. The second IN MEMORY OF DAVE Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise was an exhibit at Museo del Barrio of Taino LONGABERGER OF DRESDEN, OHIO today to pay tribute to our Allied comrades-in- artifactsÐthe indigenous people of the Carib- arms, the Australian and New Zealand vet- bean. This project proved to be the first com- erans of the First and Second World Wars, as HON. ROBERT W. NEY prehensive art exhibit of the ancient Caribbean they celebrate Anzac Day on Sunday, April OF OHIO culture ever presented in North America. 25. Anzac Day is a national holiday, very simi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Unanue's leadership and dedication to lar to America's Memorial Day, on which citi- Monday, April 12, 1999 promote and support both the Hispanic com- zens in Australia and New Zealand pause to Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mem- munity and Hispanic business is his legacy. remember those who have fallen in twentieth ory of Dave Longaberger, who passed away Though he has passed on, his tremendous ef- century combat, in the defense of freedom. on March 17, 1999. Dave was the founder of forts and contributions remain to remind us of Throughout Australia, one sees many me- The Longaberger Company and a man of tre- the importance, the necessity, and the benefits morials to the Anzacs, the valiant veterans of mendous vision who never lost his sense of of multiculturalism. I am honored and humbled World War I. The list of those who gave their tradition. to have the opportunity to publicly praise this lives in battle for their nation often is greater He spent his life serving his community and man for his many achievements. than those who currently live in the same dis- was well loved and respected by all who knew f tricts. Australia suffered a 68% casualty rate in him. He was a man known for his pizzazz and the First World War, the highest in the British PERSONAL EXPLANATION his strength. Commonwealth. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay The Allied soldiers were well received. Gen- my last respects to a man who gave so much HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ eral William Blackbird of England wrote that of himself to his community and his family. OF TEXAS the Australians were reckless and debonair, Dave will be missed by all whose lives he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would stick at things no matter what the odds, touched. I am honored to have represented were proud of their independence, and were Monday, April 12, 1999 him and proud to call him a constituent. proud of dying bravely. He finished by writing Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall f that the Australians were gladiators with the No. 73, I was unavoidably detained. Had I eyes of children. IN HONOR OF THE LATE MR. JO- been present, I would have voted ``no''. This proud Australian tradition of fighting SEPH F. UNANUE FOR HIS DEDI- f courageously was continued by the veterans CATION TO THE HISPANIC COM- of World War II. As the Axis Powers began to MUNITY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH enslave the world in the 1930's, the young Australians responded by preparing for military HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ SPEECH OF exodus from home. Knowing that sectors of OF NEW JERSEY HON. MELVIN L. WATT sparsely-populated Australia would succumb IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA upon overwhelming Japanese invasion, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Australians dismantled direction signs and Monday, April 12, 1999 built serpentine roads to inland airfields. These Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Wednesday, March 24, 1999 winding roads were intended by the Aus- to recognize the late Joseph F. Unanue for his Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, tralians to be used later to good effect in guer- extraordinary contributions to the Hispanic Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, a granddaughter rilla warfare, as the citizens fought to reclaim Community and for the strides he made for of slaves and a native of Henderson, North their nation from enemy occupying forces. Hispanic businesses. Carolina, was born in June of 1883. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E601 During the time Dr. Brown was born, Afri- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON honored my district by participating in both the can-Americans were leaving the south to THE BUDGET—FISCAL YEAR 2000 New Haven and Milford annual Saint Patrick's move north, seeking a more tolerable racial Day Parades. Locally supported by their par- climate and better economic opportunities. SPEECH OF ents and neighbors, the Harp & Shamrock Boston was considered a mecca for progres- HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. Marching Band traveled from Ireland to join sive African-Americans. Dr. Brown's mother the New Haven community's celebration. OF TENNESSEE moved the family to Cambridge, Massachu- The Harp & Shamrock Marching Band origi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES settsÐa move that was followed by 19 other nated with a music class at the Scoil Bhride members of the Hawkins family. Thursday, March 25, 1999 girl's primary school and today is organized and run by a dedicated committee of parents Dr. Brown was a natural leader at an early The House in Committee of the Whole and volunteers. With the strong support of age: at 12 she organized a kindergarten de- House on the State of the Union had under their community, and uniforms made by a partment at her church and at 14 she was consideration the concurrent resolution (H. dedicated group of parents and supporters, I chosen as orator for her minister's 15th anni- Con. Res. 68) establishing the congressional am so proud to join them in their celebration versary. Dr. Brown went on to attend English budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2000 and setting forth appropriate of Ireland's patron saint. High School until she entered Salem Teach- budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2001 Playing instruments ranging from whistles er's College in Salem, Massachusetts. She ul- through 2009: and accordions to bell lyres and percussions, timately received a Bachelor's degree from Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in these forty-three young women keep Irish cul- Wellesley College. support of the Spratt substitute, and in strong ture and history alive. These young women, all In 1901 Dr. Brown returned to North Caro- opposition to this unfair procedure and this between the age of 8 and 18, show a rare lina, teaching at Bethany Institute in Sedalia. sham Republican budget. dedication and commitment to a demanding When Bethany Institute was forced to close its It is unfair that the majority is only permitting level of competition. Representing their town, doors after only one year of operation, Dr. 40 minutes of debate on viable budget alter- county, province, and country in national Brown began the difficult process of founding, natives; why are we telling the American peo- events, they continue to proudly promote the developing, and operating a school for local ple that this important resolution deserves Irish culture and tradition. They have been rural African American youth. This school such limited debate? honored for fourteen consecutive years as would become the Alice Palmer Memorial In- The Republican budget resolution fails in Offaly Co. Champions in addition to their 1996 stitute. Alice Palmer Memorial Institute evolved many important areas: it fails to protect Social All-Ireland Championship. They have also from an agricultural and manual school to a Security; unrealistically slashes domestic been to London in 1996 and Manchester in fully accredited, nationally recognized pre- spending; and contains huge tax cuts that will 1997 and 1998 to take part in their St. Pat- paratory school, graduating over 1,000 stu- be targeted towards the wealthy and will ex- rick's Day parades. dents during her 50-year presidency. plode in future years. I am proud to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Brown was a founding member of the I am supportive of the Spratt Alternative for the Harp & Shamrock Marching Band for join- North Carolina State Federation of Negro a number of reasons: First, it saves 100% of ing the New Haven and Milford communities in Women's Clubs, an organization dedicated to the Social Security surplus while extending the their Saint Patrick's Day Parades. It was a the betterment of African-American woman- solvency of the program; it also extends the pleasure to join them at both events and I hood. She also served two terms as president solvency of the Medicare Trust Fund until congratulate them on their hard work and suc- for the North Carolina Teachers Association, 2020. Finally, it provides increases to pro- cess at bringing the Irish culture to each com- where she pursued three primary objectives: grams that are a prirotiy for me: class size re- munity they visit. (1) the upgrading of North Carolina's edu- duction, child care, Welfare-to-Work, and f cational facilities, (2) a higher level of commu- Urban Empowerment Zones. IN HONOR OF FRANCIS nication between the State of North Carolina The Spratt Alternative also pays down $146 PATRELLE’S THE YORKVILLE and African American teachers and (3) the billion more in public debt over 10 years than NUTCRACKER instillment of a high sense of racial pride in Af- the Republican resolution. rican-American teachers. Let's put this in real terms: Paying down the debt is the best way to put HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Much of Dr. Brown's success can be attrib- more money in our taxpayer's pockets. If we OF NEW YORK uted to the founding of the Palmer Memorial pay down the debt, interest rates drop. What IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Institute but she was also involved in various does this mean? Monday, April 12, 1999 community and civic organizations. A 2% dip in interest rates drops the mort- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, When Dr. Brown returned to Sedelia in 1901 gage payment on a $115,000 home from $844 I rise today to pay a special tribute to Dances only two families owned their farms. By 1930, to $689Ða decrease of $155 each month! . . . Patrelle as it performs another magical 95 percent of the families were successful For a small business that takes out a five- holiday performance of The Yorkville Nut- through the Home Ownership Association she year, $200,000 loan would save $2,256 per cracker. founded. Four years later she implemented a year, and $11,280 over the life of the loan. Dances . . . Patrelle was founded by movement geared toward ``urban-farm'' living, This, my friends, is REAL monty and will Francis Patrelle in 1986. Born in Bucks Coun- a program that encouraged farmers to live off make a difference to each of our constituents. ty, Pennsylvania, Francis Patrelle studied their crops. In 1998, we spent 14% of our budget on in- ballet in Philadelphia with Jean Williams and Dr. Brown was also instrumental in the sur- terest payments on our national debt. That at the Pennsylvania Ballet before receiving his vival of Efland Home for Wayward Girls. Rec- money could instead be used to cut taxes, or B.F.A. from Julliard, where he studied on ognizing the school's hardship, Dr. Brown re- invest in education. scholarship with Alfredo Corvino, Jose Limon quested that the North Carolina General As- Let's continue to do the hard work now to and Anthony Tudor. sembly fund and maintain the home. Ulti- secure our future. As an undergraduate, Mr. Patrelle created mately the State granted $50,000 for the es- Vote ``no'' on the Republican budget, and works for the Julliard School, the Joffrey tablishment of a new facility for the training of support the Spratt alternative. School Concert Group, the Bel Canto Opera disadvantaged African-American girls. f and the High School for the Performing Arts. After Julliard, Mr. Patrelle choreographed for Dr. Brown died on January 11, 1961 in HONORING THE HARP & SHAM- companies around the United States, includ- Greensboro, North Carolina after having re- ROCK MARCHING BAND FOR OUT- ing: the Santa Fe Opera, Houston's Grand ceived numerous accolades for her work in STANDING ACHIEVEMENT Opera, the Berkshire Ballet Company, the Riv- education and civic service, including honorary erside Dance Festival, the American Opera degrees from Livingstone College, North Caro- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Center and the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. lina Central University, Howard University and In 1986, Dances . . . Patrelle premiered at a LL.D from Wilberforce University. OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Riverside Dance festival featuring guest In 1987 the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Me- dancers from the New York City Ballet. Dance morial opened as a state historic site in North Monday, April 12, 1999 Magazine declared that ``with this concert, Carolina and is the only one to honor an Afri- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- Patrelle moves to the front line of young ballet can American. gratulate a group of young women who have choreographers.'' E602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 1999 The honors did not stop there. Mr. Patrelle IN HONOR OF CLYDE MADDOX, Women and the Republic Executive Com- went on to choreograph numerous ballets that ELECTED COMMANDER OF THE mittee. She was also the first female member won praise from critics and dancers alike: DISABLED VETERANS—DEPART- of the Union Hospital Board of Trustees and a Come Rain/Come Shine, American Dreamer, MENT OF CALIFORNIA founder of the Uhrichsville Pride Program. Reeks with Class!, Beloved Memories, Fuoco She spent her life serving her community e Fiamma, Jazz Fools, Black Forest Carousel, HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ and was well loved and respected by all who Scottish Fantasy, Red Ellington, Get Happy, OF CALIFORNIA knew her. BING/LOVE . . . and me!, Country Dances/ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay The Hunt, Clara, Anyone Can . . .!, and The my last respects to a woman who gave so Firebird, among others. Monday, April 12, 1999 much of herself to her community and her Over the years, Mr. Patrelle has received Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to family. Marie will be missed by all whose lives numerous grants from the Selz Foundation for pay tribute to Clyde Maddox who was recently she touched. I am honored to have rep- Dance, the Dance Magazine Foundation and elected Commander of the 110,000 member resented her and proud to call her a con- the Harkness Foundations for Dance. Disabled American VeteransÐDepartment of stituent. Dances . . . Patrelle premiered the California at the organization's 1998 State f Convention at Concord, California. This distin- Yorkville Nutcracker in 1986 to critical acclaim. TRIBUTE TO DICKSON, TN Patrelle's creative adaptation of the traditional guished Vietnam veteran is one of our coun- children's holiday story, which is set in Olde tries heros and is rightfully being honored as New York, earned praise from reviewers who such. HON. ED BRYANT called the production ``handsome'' and de- Clyde Maddox was born in Americus, Geor- OF TENNESSEE clared that ``Francis Patrelle knows how to gia where he spent eighteen years of his life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stage a ballet. It looks like The Yorkville Nut- Upon graduating from Sumter County High Monday, April 12, 1999 School, he embarked upon a new career in cracker is here to stay.'' Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, This year's performance features New York the United States Marine Corps. After basic training, he served a tour of 13 months in Viet- April 22, this year, the day will mark the 100th City Ballet dancers Lourdes Lopez and Jock anniversary of the creation of one of the finest Soto, and Patrelle II students from Ballet nam and served an additional tour overseas. He served the country with the 3rd Engineer- towns in the United StatesÐDickson, Ten- Academy East. ing Battalion, 3rd Engineers, and 3rd Marine nessee. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring to your Division in Vietnam. Dickson was first chartered 1873 after Mr. attention Dances . . . Patrelle and its third Mr. Maddox has been repeatedly honored C. Berringer of Allegheny County, Pa., estab- season of The Yorkville Nutcracker. It is an for his exemplary service in the U.S. armed lished a colony of farmers and mechanics, honor to have such a creative and artistic forces. He was presented with a certificate of who, like Berringer, were immigrants from ballet company located in my district. good conduct medal on January 28, 1988, and Pennsylvania. Berringer first purchased the was awarded with a Navy Achievement Award land in 1857 and began plotting lots and sold f Medal for serving as Ground Supply Chief, 3rd them on the real estate market. The name of the colony, Smeedsville, was A TRIBUTE TO IVAN BARRETT, Marine Air Wing Fleet Marine from May, 1979 eventually changed to Dickson in 1873 when COMMUNITY SERVANT to July 1982. He also received the admirable Meritorious Service Award during the period of the town was chartered, but that charter was November, 1986 to May, 1989. These are only lost and never recovered. A second charter HON. CARRIE P. MEEK two of his many achievements to reflect the was established on April 22, 1899, which is OF FLORIDA highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the now being celebrated throughout Middle Ten- nessee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Naval Service. On January, 1991, Clyde Maddox officially At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, the Monday, April 12, 1999 retired with an Honorable Discharge from the eastern branch of the Nashville and North- western Rail Line had been completed from Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Marine Corps and was subsequently em- Nashville to Kingston Springs. After the Union today to pay tribute to Mr. Ivan Barrett of ployed by the Disabled American VeteransÐ Army took Fort Donelson in 1862, Gen. Ulys- Miami, Florida. In his capacity as an Admis- Department of California as a Department ses S. Grant ordered the completion of the sions Counselor for the state's Jobs Corps, Service Officer at the Jerry L. Pettis Veterans line to Johnsonville on the Tennessee River. Mr. Barrett has made tremendous contribu- Affairs Medical Center, Loma Linda, California. Gen. Alvah H. Gilliam was placed in charge of tions to the strengthening of community life in He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation that work which was done primarily by black Miami's African-American neighborhoods, as on February 4, 1996, and a certificate for Out- infantry soldiers. well as those of Little Haiti and Little Havana. standing Service as a Service Officer, showing that he could continue his tradition of excel- In 1864, W. H. Crutcher is believed to have Mr. Barrett is an admired member of the constructed the first store on North Main City of Miami Affirmative Action agency, the lence through retirement. Clyde Maddox has shown exemplary leader- Street, as well as the first hotel. By 1870, the second vice president of the Tri-City Commu- town of Smeedsville had grown to a popu- nity Agency, and is liaison for equal oppor- ship and service throughout his life. He is truly one of Americas great heros through his great lation of 150. With the end of the Civil War tunity for affirmative action in the Northside and the advent of the railroad, the community Jobs and Benefits Center, where he works. service to many men and women active and retired from our Armed Services. I ask you to grew rapidly over the next 20 years. Dickson Working for the state since 1979, Mr. Barrett join me today in recognizing this remarkable developed, as many communities in Ten- continuously has made himself available to man who has played a most vital role in the nessee, as a railroad town. Much of the com- aiding Miami's citizens at all hours, both at lives of many others less fortunate and helped mercial activity that took place was due to the home and at his office. In counseling at-risk preserve a vital part of America's community. agriculture and timber business. There were youth over the decades, he has received nu- f many sawmills in and around Dickson. The merous letters from grateful parents who oth- Dickson Planing Mill operated by the Cowan erwise would have lost their children to the vi- IN MEMORY OF MARIE C. HILLYER Brothers was the largest. Tool handles, hard- olence of the city streets. OF UHRICHSVILLE, OHIO wood flooring and white oak barrels (for oil), Mr. Barrett's heartfelt compassion and posi- and spokes for buggy wheels were some of tive impact upon Miami's vulnerable youth are HON. ROBERT W. NEY the products manufactured locally for the retail such that 97% of the young people freely OF OHIO market. Early 20th Century business included choose to remain at the counseling centers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Tobacco Company, Henry J. Siegel longer than the thirty days' mandatory commit- (HIS) Company, the American Cigar factory ment. Monday, April 12, 1999 and Red Cap Garment Company, which is still Through his extraordinary respect for others Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mem- in business today. and his committed spirit, Ivan Barrett em- ory of Marie C. Hillyer, who passed away on In 1905, a fire devastated most of the down- bodies the ethos of active citizenship. He has March 25, 1999. Marie was a previous mem- town district. The community rebuilt and by the made, and continues to make, an indelible im- ber of Uhrichsville City Council for ten years end of the first quarter of the new century, the pression of fortitude on those who know him. and a member of the Twin City Republican population had reached almost 3,000. Banks, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E603 industrial growth, agriculture and manufac- troubled by this scheme and called my atten- clude his distinguished service in the Pacific in turing all contributed to the substantial growth tion to it. As in all things, if someone offers World War II with the Marine Corps, as well as of the town. General merchandise, hardware, you a sweetheart deal that it too good to be his commitment to the rebuilding of the Pitts- drug and clothing stores, along with res- true, it either isn't true, or it is cutting a legal burgh region. His strong work ethic and values taurants, hotels and other places of business corner. were apparent early on as indicated by his made Dickson a thriving market town. With the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN work through college to pay for his education advent of the ``Great Depression'' and then SERVICES, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR and his devotion to his strong and close fam- World War II, many businesses suffered great- GENERAL, WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH ily. ly. The growth since then has been slow but 30, 1999. Dave Roderick is a classic symbol of the in- steady. Re rental of physician office space. domitable American spirit. He grew up in hum- PETE STARK, The railroad still plays an important part of Hon. ble surroundings and through hard work, dedi- House of Representatives, Dickson's continuous history. Ten to 12 trains Washington, DC. cation and commitment became a true hero of run between Memphis and Nashville each Dear Mr. STARK: We are writing in re- industrial America. I congratulate Dave on his day. The depot still serves as a crucial moni- sponse to your letter of March 24, 1999, re- 75th birthday and on his outstanding and toring point along this line. garding a contract and other materials de- uniquely American life. In 1913, J. T. Halbrook, a local business- scribing an arrangement where a physician f man, constructed the hotel directly across will allow his office to be used as a ‘‘site’’ for from the depot. This facility served rail pas- a new comprehensive outpatient rehabilita- COMMENDING GEORGE CARDINET sengers, railway personnel, farmers, mer- tion facility in exchange for what appears to IN HIS EQUESTRIAN EFFORTS be inflated rental fees linked to expected re- chants and drummers (traveling salesmen.) ferrals. The hotel stands today as a reminder of this We have received reports of similar activi- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH role in the commercial history and develop- ties from across the country. We share your OF CALIFORNIA ment of Dickson. In 1917, Belle S. Goad, a concern that this activity raises serious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES widow from Scottsville, Kentucky, moved to questions under the Federal fraud and abuse Monday, April 12, 1999 Dickson and leased the Halbrook Hotel. She laws, in particular the anti-kickback statute ran this facility with the help of her sister, (42 U.S.C. § 1320-7b(b)) and we have forwarded Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Maybelle. In 1919, Maybelle married Robert S. your letter and accompanying materials to today to recognize George Cardinet as an out- our Office of Investigations. standing citizen in California. On April 10th, a Clement, who later became a prominent attor- If you have further questions, please feel ney in Dickson County. On June 2, 1920, their free to have your staff contact Helen Albert, parade, trail ride and dinner was held for son Frank G. Clement was born in the hotel. Director of External Affairs, at (202) 260–8610. George in celebration of his 90th birthday and In 1952, he was elected governor of Ten- Sincerely, his 65 years of trail building. nessee and subsequently served a total of D. MCCARTY THORNTON, I want to join those individuals in California three terms. The Halbrook Hotel is listed on Counsel to the Inspector General. who held the event last week in thanking the National Register of Historic Places and f George for his lifetime of achievements in trail owned by the State of Tennessee. building. His contributions to trails in California Dickson has blossomed into one of Ten- TRIBUTE TO DAVID RODERICK include founding the Tahoe Rim Trail, Cali- nessee's most beautiful metropolitan areas fornia Riding and Hiking Trail and being the and I am especially proud to be able to honor HON. JOHN P. MURTHA Founding Father of the DeAnza National His- the city in this way. OF PENNSYLVANIA toric Trail. In 1998, he was given a bronze f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medal and the superior achievement award by the state parks for his volunteer service. Monday, April 12, 1999 RENTAL OF PHYSICIAN OFFICES George worked that same year with Yosemite FOR ‘SATELLITE’ REHAB FACILI- Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I want to make National Park and horse organizations to in- TIES: WHY WE NEED PHYSICIAN a few comments before the House of Rep- clude horses in the Yosemite General Man- ANTI-FRAUD LEGISLATION resentatives on the occasion of the 75th birth- agement Plan. He was named ``Grandfather of day of a truly outstanding American, Dave the Trails'' by the National Park Service in HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Roderick, whose life has been a testimony to 1995, and honored as a Life Member of Back OF CALIFORNIA the American Dream, the greatness of Amer- Country Horsemen of California for his efforts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica and what one individual can accomplish in in preserving campsites and trails for eques- this country. trians. Monday, April 12, 1999 Dave grew up on the North Side of Pitts- These actions, and many others not men- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, recently, one or burgh. He never lost sight of his roots or his tioned, demonstrate George's leadership and more companies (for example, Total Health commitment to where he grew up. Throughout personal love for equestrian issues. I com- Care Consulting, Inc.) have been writing doc- a distinguished career as an international busi- mend George for his work and look forward to tors throughout the United States offering to ness leader, he always made it a priority to many other contributions from him to our rent office space from them at $21 a square help Pittsburgh, working to stimulate commu- state. foot but in some cases in an amount equal to nity and economic development of the area. f $64 per square foot for the time the space is In addition, he stands as one of our nation's in use) and this space would be used to greatest industrialists. As Chairman of U.S. CELEBRATION OF THE 125TH ANNI- house rehab therapists. In some cases, these Steel he oversaw the merger of U.S. Steel VERSARY OF ST. JOSEPH’S services are described as satellites of and Marathon Oil into USX Corporation. CHURCH OF SPRINGFIELD uninspected comprehensive outpatient rehab One of his most notable accomplishments facilities (CORFs). was the work he did in the 1970's and 1980's HON. RICHARD E. NEAL The incentive for gross over-utilization of that literally saved the steel industry in the OF MASSACHUSETTS services in these kinds of deals is enormous. United States. Finding himself in the midst of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Implicit in the deal is, ``doctor, you can make an international economic war over the a lot of money by renting spare office space ``dumping'' of foreign subsidized steel, Dave Monday, April 12, 1999 to me, but I will have to keep Roderick worked tirelessly through the Ford, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I busy . . . through referrals of your patients Carter and Reagan Administrations, finally would like to take this opportunity to recognize for rehab and physical therapy.'' succeeding in getting legislation passed which and celebrate an important milestone in the I forwarded several of these contracts to the allowed the rebuilding of the American steel Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts. For HHS Inspector General on the grounds that industry into the most modern in the world. over one year now, the parish of St. Joseph's they violate various laws designed to prevent That legislation, which saved the jobs of mil- Church has been celebrating its 125th Anni- financial incentives to over-utilize Medicare lions of American workers, was the only trade- versary. This celebration will be formalized services. control legislation ever approved by President with an Anniversary Mass on April 11, 1999 I include in the RECORD at this point a re- Reagan. and will be attended by Bishop Thomas sponse to my letter from the HHS IG. I want Dave's personal commitment to our Nation Dupre, Bishop Joseph Maguire, current and to thank the many good doctors who were went well beyond his career in industry to in- former parishioners, and the general public. E604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 1999 The importance of ethnically based parishes care HMO's to use financial incentives to en- ceptably high. Moreover, physicians should to the immigrants of the late 18th Century and courage doctors to deny care. Instead of let- not be at risk of losing more money than is early 19th Century cannot be overstated. ting HMO's just use the stick of payment de- being withheld. Bonuses and distributions Groups of people from European nations such nial, my bill encourages managed care plans from withheld surpluses should be paid out in percentages of the targets achieved, in in- as France, Ireland, Italy, and Poland made to use the carrot of bonuses to improve health stallments, or in other ways to avoid the their way to the prosperous shores of Amer- outcomes and provide more preventive care. possibility that the entire payment will de- ica, only to be met with suspicion and discrimi- As a result of legislation I first passed nearly pend on the health care costs of a few pa- nation. Laws and practices were instituted to 15 years ago, the Secretary of HHS has the tients at the end of the contract year.— make life more difficult for new immigrants. authority to limit the amount that an HMO can ‘‘Ethical Guidelines for Physician Compensa- Their only recourse was to turn to those with place a doctor at financial risk if he or she or- tion Based on Capitation,’’ from The New whom they shared a heritage. ders tests for a patient, refers to specialists, or England Journal of Medicine, September 3, The focal point for many of these commu- otherwise provides extra care. Using this au- 1998. nities was the Roman Catholic Church. The thority, the Secretary has limited the amount Our results suggest that the goal of pro- bonds of ethnicity and language were that a doctor can be liable for such extra care viding high-quality care may be better ap- strengthened by bonds of faith. By fostering to 25 percent of compensation. proached by the use of limited financial in- the language and traditions of the old country, I have always thought that ``25 percent'' reg- centives based on the quality of care and pa- these parishes gave new immigrants some- ulation provided too much power to HMO's to tients’ satisfaction than incentives that re- thing familiar to hold onto in the strange new pressure doctors to deny care. ward physicians for restricting access to spe- world in which they had landed. The church Would you fly on an airline which withheld cialty care or for squeezing in a greater num- offered support, education, and contacts in the up to 25 percent of their mechanics' pay if ber of visits per day. Policies that emphasize business community that the new immigrants they spent too much time checking out the air- the former approach may enhance satisfac- would not have had otherwise. The children of plane? No? Well, we allow HMO's to pay doc- tion with the U.S. health care system on the the immigrants were taught English as well as tors that way. My bill reduces the 25 percent part of both patients and their physicians.— ‘‘Primary Care Physicians’ Experience of Fi- their native language, allowing them to assimi- amount to no more than 10 percent over a 3- late more easily into the society at large. nancial Incentives in Managed-Care Sys- year period. tems,’’ by Grumbach, et. al., in The New Springfield, Massachusetts is blessed with a In recent years, there have been a number wide variety of ethnic groups, of which the England Journal of Medicine, November 19, of studies and reports that suggest the 25 per- 1998. Franco-American community is one. In 1873, cent figure is too high. Other reports have the Reverend Louis Guillaume Gagnier, a 43- suggested that we encourage the payment of . . . HMO managers believed that the im- year-old missionary priest founded St. Jo- HMO doctors for quality of care, for the extent pact of withhold accounts, bonus payments, seph's Church in the Diocese of Springfield. and risk pools are subject to thresholds they provide preventive care services, and on below which little or no effect is expected. From the masses held in parishioners' homes, how well their patients like the care they re- to the basement of the church building, to the For example, more than 90 percent of re- ceive. These seem like commonsense ideas. spondents reported no noticeable effect on beautiful structure seen today, the mission of They are ideas basic to any service type in- St. Joseph's, to faithfully serve its community, the ordering behavior of physicians at risk dustry. But unfortunately, it looks like we need as individuals if the level of withheld funds has remained the same. The church and the legislation to move HCFA and the industry in is below 5 percent of total HMO payment. surrounding structures have seen hard times, this direction. Conversely, most respondents (nearly four- but they have perservered. The widening of I hope my legislation can be considered as fifths) believed that there would be a notice- roads, explosions, hurricanes, and floods have we debate managed care reform proposals, able effect when withholding represents 5–30 rocked the buildings of St. Joseph's Church, both for Medicare patients and for the general percent of total HMO payment. . . .’’—‘‘HMO but not the faith of its parishioners. public. Managers’ Views On Financial Incentives During the first 100 years of St. Joseph's Following are some examples of how the And Quality,’’ by Hillman, et. al., in Health Church, Reverend Gagnier's mission was con- current payment incentives may be bad for our Affairs, Winter 1991. tinued by Reverend Joseph Bissonnette, Rev- nation's healthÐand how they can be im- erend Arthur Cayer, Father Albert Aubertin, H.R. — proved. Father Romeo Rheaume, and Reverend Ger- In 1998, 57 percent of primary care physi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ald Lafleur. Throughout all of their tenures, the resentatives of the United States of America in Pastors were aided by the unyielding support cians in managed-care organizations in Cali- fornia reported feeling pressured to limit re- Congress assembled, of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Sisters ferrals. . . . From 1943 to 1985, the duration SECTION 1. REDUCING THE MAXIMUM FINAN- of the Holy Cross. The Sisters opened and ran of the average visit to a physician’s office CIAL RISK FOR PHYSICIANS PAR- the parish school, thereby fostering a sense of fell from 26 to 17 minutes. Among family TICIPATING IN MEDICARE-CHOICE religious and social community in the neigh- practitioners, the average visit in 1985 lasted PLANS. borhood. 14 minutes. Whether or not there have been Section 1852(j)(4)(A) of the Social Security Mr. Speaker, historically, spiritually, and so- large reductions in the time physicians Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-22(j)(4)(A)) is amended— cially significant community centers such as spend with patients, 75 percent of primary Saint Joseph's Church need to be recognized care physicians in managed-care practices in (1) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and and celebrated. Their contribution to the es- California reported pressure to see more pa- tablishment of cities like Springfield cannot be tients per day.—From ‘‘The American Health (2) by inserting after clause (ii) the fol- measured. The effects of Saint Joseph's Care System,’’ by Thomas Bodenheimer, in lowing new clauses: Church will be felt for many years to come in The New England Journal of Medicine, Feb- ‘‘(iii) The organization does not operate ruary 18, 1999. the plan in a manner that places a physician the Franco-American community and in the In all capitation agreements, the amount society at large. Mr. Speaker, the United or physician group at a financial risk that of overall financial risk or gain based on exceeds 20 percent as of January 1, 2002, 15 States of America needs more positive social ‘‘withholds’’ and bonuses should be small and percent as January 1, 2002, and 10 percent of centers like Saint Joseph's Church and I hope should be structured to avoid unusually in- January 1, 2003, of potential payments. that its members will continue their faithful tense conflicts of interest in individual clin- service for at least another 125 years. ical decisions. . . . In a survey of managers ‘‘(iv) Potential payments mean the max- imum payments possible to physicians or f of health maintenance organizations, nearly half believed that physicians’ decisions re- physician groups including payments for PAYING DOCTORS FOR QUALITY: garding the ordering of tests, referrals to services they furnish directly, and additional INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION specialists, and elective hospitalizations payments based on use and costs of referral could be noticeably affected at individual services, such as withholds, bonuses, capita- risk levels ranging from 5 to 15 percent of in- tion, or any other compensation to the Phy- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK sician or physician group. OF CALIFORNIA come [note, the HCFA regulation is 25 per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cent]. In keeping with these views, and in ‘‘(v) Potential payments do not include the absence of empirical data, it seems rea- nuses and other compensation that are based Monday, April 12, 1999 sonable to consider an aggregate risk of on the quality of care furnished, improved Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro- more than 20 percent for an individual physi- outcomes preventive care rates, patient sat- ducing legislation to reduce the ability of Medi- cian—or even a group of physicians—as unac- isfaction or committee participation. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E605 IN HONOR OF ISAIAH THOMAS AND nize four members of one of New Jersey's He began his dream in 1817, with two THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN leading associations that have helped to make young parishioners, one that was illiterate and SOCIETY this mission possible. the other only fifteen years old. Dividing his The humanitarian organization is time between his parish duties and his two HON. JAMES P. MCGOVERN OperationSmile, a group of volunteer surgeons new disciples he began to succeed little by lit- and others who focus on correcting cleft lips, OF MASSACHUSETTS tle and by 1824, he had been released from cleft palates, and other facial deformities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parish duties in order to devote all his time Their World Journey of Hope '99 is nine-week and energy to the Brother and to the rapidly Monday, April 12, 1999 international mission for 18 developing coun- growing network of Marist Schools in France. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tries that will transform the lives of more than Through it all, Father Champagnat displayed in tribute to Isaiah Thomas, a colonial patriot, 5,000 children. the same attitude as had St. Paul: ``We are printer and publisher on the 250th anniversary The trip is made possible through the gen- often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in of his birth and in tribute to the American Anti- erous contributions of many companies, in- doubt, but never in despair; there are many quarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, cluding four member companies of the Health enemies, but we are never without a friend; an internationally recognized library of Amer- Care Institute of New Jersey, an organization and though badly hurt at times, we are not de- ican history and culture. that promotes awareness of the research- stroyed'' (2 Cor 4:8±9). Isaiah Thomas was a leading publisher of based pharmaceutical and medical technology Even after Father Champagnat's death, the his day and was credited with more than 400 industry in New Jersey. Two of the compa- Marist family continued to grow. In 1886 they titles. The quality of his work received com- nies, Johnson & Johnson and Warner Lam- came to the United States, where they now mendation from none other than fellow printer bert, are charter sponsors of this mission. Two carry on their educational ministry in fourteen and patriot Benjamin Franklin. Thomas began other companies, Becton Dickinson and states and several overseas missions. his career as a printer's apprentice and estab- Wyeth-Ayerst, contributed surgical supplies for On April 18th, Marcellin Champagnat will be lished a printing operation in Worcester, Mas- the mission. honored by the Catholic Church when he will sachusetts in 1775 when the British occupa- Founded in 1982 by cosmetic surgeon Wil- be canonized in a ceremony at St. Peter's Ba- tion of Boston drove him from that city. He liam P. Magee, Jr., MD, OperationSmile volun- silica in Rome. served actively in the War for Independence at teers have provided free surgery to more than It is fitting and proper that we, too, honor Lexington and Concord. Through his news- 45,000 children in 17 countries, including the Father Marcellin Champagnat. paper, ``The Massachusetts Spy'', and numer- United States. In addition to free medical treat- f ment and aftercare, OperationSmile trains ous other publications, the colonists of New A TRIBUTE TO JOE TORRE England learned of the events of their day. local medical professionals and provides vital Through his writings and publications, Isaiah medical equipment. Doctors and nurses in HON. AMO HOUGHTON Thomas played an important role in the revo- these countries continue the efforts after the OF NEW YORK lutionary movement by informing and inspiring volunteer team has left. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fellow patriots. Thus, on the occasion of the In addition to performing the miraculous task 250th anniversary of the birth of Isaiah Thom- of transforming lives of children who would Monday, April 12, 1999 as, we gratefully acknowledge the contribu- often otherwise be doomed to a lifetime of re- Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, today I'd like tions of this great colonial patriot, printer and jection and social cruelty, OperationSmile to recognize a hero. His team has won the publisher. transform the live of volunteers who receive World Series in two of the last three years I also rise to acknowledge the proud history the gift of knowing that they have truly made (1996 and 1998). Last year he managed per- and valuable contribution of the American An- a difference and have brought people together haps the greatest team in history, winning 114 tiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts around the world. regular season games (out of 162) and 125 founded in 1812 by Isaiah Thomas. The Amer- Similarly, the four companies mentioned overall. And after these victories, he said, ``As ican Antiquarian Society is both a learned so- earlier who have contributed to this effort have far as the hunger and desire, I'll walk away ciety and a major independent library which is gone beyond the scope of ``business as usual'' from this game before I think I don't have to internationally recognized as one of the finest to achieve a larger mission, improving the work hard.'' And that man is the New York repositories of early American printed mate- health and well being of people the globe. Yankees' 31st Field Manager, Joe Torre. rials in the world. The American Antiquarian They are to be commended for their support But, Mr. Speaker, Joe Torre is a hero in an- Society library today houses the largest and of this shared vision: the right of every human other field as well, in the health arena, as a most accessible collection of printed media being to receive necessary health services. patient winning his fight against prostate can- I am proud to recognized the work of and graphic arts materials printed through cer. Prostate cancer is the second leading OperationSmile, and I thank Becton Dickinson, 1876 in what is now the United States, as well cause of cancer death among men, with over Johnson & Johnson, Warner-Lambert, and as manuscripts and other reference materials 80% of all cases occurring in men over 65. Af- Wyeth-Ayerst for their role in continuing the related to all aspects of American history and rican-American men tend to be diagnosed with work of this wonderful organization. culture before the 20th century. As the Amer- the disease at later stages and to die from f ican Antiquarian Society launches a capital prostate cancer at a higher rate than do white campaign to make possible its continued mis- A TRIBUTE TO FATHER men. Joe Torre was diagnosed by a screening sion, I rise to gratefully acknowledge its his- MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT exam that was conducted for the entire tory, valuable contributions to scholarly re- Yankee team. search and the preservation of our history, HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed non- skin cancer in the US. In 1999, prostate can- and to commend its efforts to make possible OF FLORIDA cer will kill an estimated 37,000 men in the similar resources for future generations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f US. In 1999, 179,000 men will be diagnosed Monday, April 12, 1999 with prostate cancer in the US. IN RECOGNITION OF Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The most important thing to do is to catch OPERATIONSMILE to recognize the life and achievements of Fa- the cancer early. Generally, the earlier the ther Marcellin Champagnat (1789-1840), stage of cancer at the time of detection, the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Founder of the Marist Brothers of the Schools. higher the survival rate. Prostate-specific anti- OF NEW JERSEY Born in France in 1789, Marcellin gen screening PSA blood test and digital rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Champagnat grew up in an isolated rural area, tal examination (DRE) of the prostate gland where education was in a sorry state. Remem- are the most common of detection methods. Monday, April 12, 1999 bering his own intellectual deprivation as a The American Cancer Society recommends Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to child, he insisted to his companions, ``We annual PSAs and DREs, to men aged 50 and recognize the efforts of a humanitarian and must have Brothers, to catechize poor children older with at least a ten year life expectancy, medical relief organization that is in the midst and give them a basic education!'' That con- and to younger men at higher risk, such as Af- of the largest-ever worldwide surgical reliefÐ viction became the driving force in his life and rican-American men or men with a strong fa- a mission that will enable some of the world's led to the foundation of a new teaching con- milial pre-disposition to prostate cancer. neediest children to smile for the very first gregation in the Catholic church, the Marist Thankfully, for Joe Torre, this annual time. At the same time, I would like to recog- Brother of the Schools. screening process detected the disease in its E606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 1999 early stages, so he has great chances of de- TRIBUTE TO JOAN K. ELAM Today, I would like to recognize the dedi- feating this terrible disease. Doctors say they cated volunteers at the Parkland Community expect a full recovery. On behalf of the men HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Library in Allentown, Pennsylvania as Lehigh who can be similarly helped, I encourage all OF CALIFORNIA Valley Heroes. I would like to share their ef- men, starting around age 50, to have a regular IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forts with my colleagues and the American exam annually. And I'd also like to encourage Monday, April 12, 1999 people. my colleagues to support the continuation of In 1973, Parkland Community Library first Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sufficient funding for research into the causes opened its doors as a grassroots or solely vol- pay tribute to Joan K. Elam, Principal, James and cures for prostate cancer. unteer library. Through twenty-five years of Monroe High School, North Hills, CA., one of service to the community, the library has truly f ten educators selected from more than 500 relied on the efforts of dedicated volunteers. applicants to receive the 1999 Readers Digest These hard-working volunteers help every- IN TRIBUTE TO REVA DAUER American Heroes in Education Award. one in the community who visit the library. Joan has dedicated her life to her students. Volunteers are at the front desk when you She began her career as a school teacher in walk though the front door. They are there to the Newhall area and later transferred to the help when you need to find a book. They help HON. PETER DEUTSCH Los Angeles Unified School District where she with the children's programs, assist with book- OF FLORIDA taught science. She was a school counselor at keeping, help with data entry, make copies Holmes Jr. High, Assistant Principal and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and help with computer work. Counselor at Dorsey High School, and Prin- All the volunteers at Parkland Community Monday, April 12, 1999 cipal at Sepulveda Middle School prior to com- ing to James Monroe High School, where she Library have done so much to make a dif- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, South Florida has been the Principal for the last 10 years. ference. These volunteers are Lehigh Valley lost a true ``citizen'' recently, someone who to- Joan understands the need of students to Heroes. tally immersed herself in our community. Reva have stability and was responsible for reopen- Mr. Speaker I would like to single out and Dauer passed away on March 27, 1999, and ing the school only one week after it sustained commend the following volunteers who have she will be greatly missed. severe damage in the 1994 Northridge earth- dedicated more than one thousand hours of quake. She manifests Readers Digest's chal- service at the Parkland Community Library. A resident of Bal Harbour, Florida, Reva Georgia Baldrige, Priscilla Baxter, Alice was active in many philanthropic organiza- lenge of finding new ways to meet the fast- changing needs of students today. She Bergstein, Gloria Boyer, Cathy Brockington, tions. Her most impressive achievement was Carol Caliguiri, Patricia Crawford, Viola the hospital that she and her husband, Max- launched ingenious programs at James Mon- roe High School which serves 4200 students Crouthamel, Fredia Csencitz, Mary Jean well, developed more than 25 years ago. Reva Doelp, Audrey Elison, Arthur Farrell, Nancy was involved in many aspects of the birth of in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. She ini- tiated many vocational classes, including avia- Farrell, Inger Fisher, Brook Fulford, Sherry the Florida Medical Center; she was even in- tion lessons, a class that builds race cars, and Geiger, Faith Gensler, Richard Gobrecht, volved in the process of selecting the 47-acre police and fire academies approved by the Carrie Gorman, Betty Hallman, Isabel site of the Center, which originally opened in Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments. A Heffernan, Margaret Krause, Elizabeth 1973 as Lauderdale Lakes General Hospital. day-care center that bears her name provides Marsden, Elaine Miller, Clifford Moyer, Elaine Throughout her life, Reva participated in var- baby sitting services for the children of stu- Moyer, Marie Platner, Ruth Rees, Miriam ious administrative and day-to-day functions of dents. Romig, Betty Scharfenberg, Barbara Schmidt, the hospital. A former owner of the hospital, Among the school's most creative programs Reba Seidel, Eleanor Sheldon, Sally Shelly, she was also instrumental in the opening of is the Law and Government Magnet, the first Fan Shoemaker, and Doris Vogelsong. Lauderdale Lakes General Hospital's open- of its kind in California, which holds mock heart surgery unit, where the first open-heart trials in the state of the art courtrooms and f surgery in Broward County was performed in provides opportunities to explore many profes- 1974. RECOGNITION OF THE LUVERNE, sional careers related to the fields of law and AL, ROTARY CLUB ON ITS 50TH Reva Dauer will also be remembered as government. I am proud that my office has ANNIVERSARY someone who worked very hard on behalf of participated in this program for the last eight many charitable and civic organizations. She years. Each semester two students from the and her family were well known contributors to program serve for two days a week in my dis- HON. TERRY EVERETT the University of Miami's Schools of Medicine, trict office assisting my staff with various tasks OF ALABAMA Music, and the Ryder Center for Athletics. Ex- involving constituents, district projects and fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral agency inquiries. emplary of her extraordinary commitment to Monday, April 12, 1999 the school, in 1993 she gave the University of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join her Miami $1.5 million for a library addition to be students, family and members of the commu- Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, this month named the Maxwell and Reva Dauer Clock nity in saluting Joan Elan. Her dedication and marks the 50th anniversary of ``Service Above Tower. However, the University of Miami was selflessness are an inspiration to us all. Self'' for the Rotary Club of Luverne, AL, in not the only organization which was the bene- f my congressional district. Over the years since the establishment of ficiary of Reva Dauer's generosity. In 1995, PARKLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY the Luverne chapter of Rotary International, its Reva and her family were instrumental in con- VOLUNTEERS structing the University School of Nova South- Crenshaw County members have served their community and fellow man in the best tradition eastern University Middle School in Coral HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY of Rotary: To Encourage and Foster the Ideal Springs. Reva also donated much of her time OF PENNSYLVANIA of Service as a Basis of Worth Enterprise. to the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Luverne Rotarians continue to embody this Aventura, as well as Temple Emanu-El in Monday, April 12, 1999 noble tradition of community service through Miami Beach. Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many local outreach projects including annual Life is very rarely complete without the ben- deliver a Report from Pennsylvania's 15th Dis- contributions to Operation Santa Claus to ben- efit of having family. Reva Dauer was a loving trict. efit local needy children; and, their annual fish- wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. All across the Lehigh Valley there are so ing rodeo for young area honor students. Mr. Speaker, I cannot imagine anything more many good people doing good things to make In their golden anniversary year, I wish to important than that. Reva's family will un- our communities better places to live. So congratulate club president William Bell, vice doubtedly miss her, and the entire South Flor- many good people are working day and night president Chris Johnson, treasurer Ann Tate, ida community will miss her kindness and gen- to help others. secretary Pat Folmar, and all the members of erosity as well. She was an extraordinary In my book, these outstanding individuals the Luverne Rotary Club. Their many positive human being, but we are lucky to have so are Lehigh Valley heroes. Their hard work and contributions to our community and its youth many wonderful memories of her life and dedication have made a difference in lives of are making a difference in south central Ala- work. thousands of individuals in the Lehigh Valley. bama. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E607 MIAMI—DADE COMMUNITY COL- dignity of the Olympic Games. The process by Chamber's traditions of business and prin- LEGE CELEBRATES NURSE DAY which cities are selected to host the Olympic ciples of living have carried the greater Hart- Games should be based on which city would ford region to the front list of municipalities in HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN be the best host, and not on the amount of the country. OF FLORIDA money that is spent on gifts for IOC members. For example, during the First World War, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill is based on a series of proposals the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce recommended by an independent commission played a critical community support role, fi- Monday, April 12, 1999 led by former Senate Majority Leader George nancing an evaporation plant to preserve fruits Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would Mitchell. Among other things, the Mitchell and vegetables, improving housing conditions like to pay tribute to Miami-Dade Community commission recommended that the IOC ban for African-Americans moving from southern College's Medical Center and to the Florida the giving or receipt of gifts of more than States to work in Hartford's defense industries, Student Nurse Association which will celebrate nominal value. The commission also rec- and providing emergency funds for the fami- Nurse Day on April 12, 1999. ommended that the IOC subject its members lies of soldiers killed in action in Europe. The The Medical Center Campus of my alma- and leadership to periodic reelection. The bill Chamber became one of the first organiza- mater, Miami-Dade Community College, grad- I have introduced today would prohibit Amer- tions to establish a registry and canvass local uates about 350±400 nursing students each ican corporations from providing any financial community businesses to help find work for re- year and adequately prepares them for a suc- support to the IOC until the IOC adopts the turning soldiers and disabled veterans. cessful outcome on their examination for their Mitchell commission reforms. In the years following the Great Depression, Registered Nurse license. In addition, the col- I regret that this legislation has to be intro- the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce built lege graduates the highest number of Associ- duced. I had hoped that the IOC would adopt plants for companies, secured air mail and ates degrees in Allied Health of any other col- the necessary reforms on its own accord. It is passenger service, supported the development lege or university in the entire Nation. apparent, however, that the IOC is reluctant to of roads and highways, established a Better The Nursing profession attempts to assist take strong and immediate action. Perhaps, Business Bureau, advocated for the creation persons, families and the community to attain the only thing that will get the IOC's attention of trade schools, and promoted traffic safety the best health status possible. The nursing is if American corporate money is cut off. and fire prevention programs. During the program offered at Miami-Dade Community Currently, the IOC derives a substantial por- 1960's, the MetroHartford Chamber of Com- College empowers its participants with invalu- tion of its operating revenues from American merce organized antipoverty programs such able knowledge and experience in order to ef- corporations: NBC has paid $3.5 billion for the as the Community Renewal Team, and again fectively promote good health and serve the television rights for the next five Olympic turned their efforts toward building and reha- infirm of the South Florida community. Games; and nine American corporations each bilitating housing for community residents who I congratulate MDCC's Medical Center for pay $10 million a year for the right to be an otherwise could not afford it. the outstanding accomplishments the nursing official Olympic sponsor. Quite simply, the IOC Today, we stand on the dawn of the 21st program has achieved in our community and could not operate without American corporate century, and on the heels of one of the worst I wish the faculty, staff, and all of its graduates money. recessions in history the MetroHartford Cham- perpetual success. In recent editorial in the Los Angeles Times, ber of Commerce is once again playing a crit- f Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter wrote: ical role in the revitalization and economic de- ``The United States, through corporate spon- velopment of the greater Hartford area. THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC sors and the funding provided through the Whether it is working with local communities COMMITTEE REFORM ACT [U.S. Olympic Committee]. Is the single largest and businesses on projects such as Riverfront contributor to the Olympics. Its voice is one Recapture aimed at reclaiming the history, HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN the IOC simply cannot ignore.'' beauty, and community embodied along the OF CALIFORNIA It is my hope that this bill will be the first banks of the Connecticut River, or the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES step in restoring the legitimacy of the Olympic Adriaen's Landing aimed at making Hartford Monday, April 12, 1999 movement. In the past, Congress has been the showcase city of the new millennium, the quick to act when it has disapproved of the MetroHartford Chamber of Commerce stands Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Olympic activities of foreign countries, international or- as a testament to what can be achieved by Games hold a special place in the hearts of ganizations, and multinational corporations. those who have faith in their community. Americans. We all have our favorite Olympic We should be no less willing to act when f memory. For some, it's Jesse Owens' coura- Olympics are involved. I ask all my colleagues geous performance in Nazi Germany in 1936, to join me and support this legislation. As Sen- INTRODUCTION OF THE RON or Wilma Rudolph's three gold medals in ator Mitchell explained, ``The Olympic flame BROWN TORT EQUALITY ACT OF 1960. For others, it's Mark Spitz's incredible must burn clean once again.'' 1999 11 swimming medals, or the U.S. hockey f team's ``Miracle on Ice'' in 1980. Sadly, how- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON ever, the spirit of fair play that epitomizes the HONORING THE METROHARTFORD OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Olympic movement has been tarnished by re- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cent controversies involving the International THEIR 200TH ANNIVERSARY Olympic Committee (IOC). Monday, April 12, 1999 Over the past few months, we have learned HON. JOHN B. LARSON Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, we are reintro- how IOC members have received large sums OF CONNECTICUT ducing the Ron Brown Tort Equality Act today of cash and lavish gifts from cities vying to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES because it is the first opportunity to com- host the Olympic Games. These cash pay- memorate the third anniversary of the trag- ments and gifts were intended to influence Monday, April 12, 1999 ically needless crash of the plane carrying how IOC members voted on which cities Mr. LARSON. Mr. Speaker, on April 10, Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and 34 oth- would be chosen as Olympic hosts. One quar- 1999, the MetroHartford, CT, Chamber of ers in Croatia. Congress was out of session ter of IOC members have already been impli- Commerce marked its 200th anniversary. I on the actual anniversary date, April 3rd of cated in these allegations. The truly sad as- rise today to honor and recognize this momen- this year. This uniquely poignant accident will pect of this scandal is that this culture of tous occasion. be remembered as a singular American trag- greed and corruption has been flourishing for On July 1, 1799, 43 community merchants edy. It is still hard to believe that 33 Ameri- years. Those involved in the scandal clearly and professionals gathered at the home of cans and two Croatians were killed in a crash deserve blame, but so too does the system John Ripley on Main Street and signed their that our government could have prevented. that allows such a culture to develop. names to a document officially organizing the The 33 Americans on board that plane were Since the bribery allegations first surfaced Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Since its or- from California, Connecticut, the District of Co- last November, the IOC has shown that it is ganization, the MetroHartford Chamber of lumbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, unwilling to take the necessary steps to reform Commerce has tirelessly pursued the goals of Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, itself. Consequently, I am introducing ``The civic support and economic promotion to make New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, International Olympic Committee Reform Act.'' Hartford a bigger and better industrial and Virginia, and West Virginia. Since the crash, This bill is aimed at restoring the integrity and commercial city. For the last 200 years, the my cosponsors and I have regarded it as a E608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 1999 solemn obligation to accomplish two purposes: an oversight in the law, and I believe that it is all. He was a true community leader and his (1) help secure damages for a loss that can in need of correction. After all, private citizens life's work will stand as a constant reminder to never be repaid, and (2) help see that no such can sue under the Act for the same injuries me and all who knew him that service to oth- accident occurs again. when they occur in this country. My bill would ers is a noble call to be answered. We reintroduce the bill today spurred on by allow individuals who do not work for the fed- f the vigilance of the families who lost their eral government, or their families, to sue the loved ones in the crash and who are intent on United States for negligent or wrongful acts or GROUND TROOPS IN KOSOVO preventing other such tragedies. Since the last omissions that occur in a foreign country. introduction of the bill on April 15, 1997, the We also introduce the bill because we know HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING families have been invaluable allies in helping our government would want to deter such ac- OF PENNSYLVANIA us gain cosponsors and in keeping this bill cidents in the future. We especially introduce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this bill today for the families of those killed alive. Just last week, members of the families Monday, April 12, 1999 met with congressional staff from the offices of with Ron Brown on April 3, 1996, and I urge cosponsors and me in a valuable strategy ses- the Congress to pass this bill this session. The Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am sion. One result of that meeting and of further families who lost their loved ones deserve introducing a bill that will prohibit the use of consultations with the families is the reintro- nothing less. Department of Defense funds for the deploy- duction of the Ron Brown tort Equality Act of f ment of U.S. ground troops into Kosovo un- less authorized by law and approved by Con- 1999 today. TRIBUTE TO VIRGIL G. LOVITT The families deserve more than the official gress. The intent is to require the Executive funerals, the much deserved tributes, and our Branch to seek the advice and consent of continuing grief. They deserve more than the HON. ROB PORTMAN Congress before sending our troops into insult to their injury that would remain if the OF OHIO harms way within the borders of Kosovo. It is law are not altered in light of the tragedy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vital that the will of the American people be families are not fully compensated. I believe Monday, April 12, 1999 heard on this important matter through a for- that the Congress eventually will do the right Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, on March 24, mal debate and vote in the United States Con- thing and that the President will sign the right 1999, the city of Sharonville, Ohio, lost one of gress. bill. its finest citizens. Virgil G. Lovitt, a leader in While the President continues to state his The Air Force Accident Investigation Board the business world as well as the community, intent not to send ground troops to Kosovo report was honest and forthcoming. It con- passed away at the age of 63. A great friend saying air strikes are our best option, he is cluded that the accident resulted from the neg- to many people, myself included, he did more also indicating that troops would only be sent ligence of federal employees involving three for Sharonville quietly from behind the scenes into a ``permissive environment.'' Meanwhile, independent causes, ``any one of which had it than most people will ever know. military experts are questioning whether NATO not existed would have prevented the acci- A very successful businessman, Mr. Lovitt can realistically end this crisis in Kosovo with- dent.'' The command gave authorization to founded a State Farm insurance agency in out sending in ground troops. Others are say- flight procedures that had not been properly 1957. In 1985, he represented Ohio for the ing it may be too late to send troops. This reviewed and approved; the aircrew made er- annual agents field planning conference at the confusion and uncertainty is reason enough to rors in planning and executing the flight; and home office in Bloomington, Illinois. He was a have a well though out, studied and deliberate the approach to the airport was improperly State Farm Millionaire Life agent over 20 debate and vote on a decision to deploy designated. In addition, inadequate training times. He was one of the first State Farm troops into a combat area. was a substantial contributing factor. When agents in Ohio to receive the series 6 security The deployment of ground troops dramati- negligence is this pronounced, compensating license. At the time of his death, he was na- cally changes the dynamics of this crisis be- the victims also has a deterrent effect on tional director and a member of Insurance cause it places our armed forces directly in those responsible for assuring that such seri- Risk Management and a committee member the middle of a civil war. We should all be ous negligence is not repeated. of the Family Motor Coach Association. mindful of what our nation went through the Thus far, however, there have been few in- However, when people think of Virgil Lovitt, last time we intervened in a civil war in the dications that federal authorities are serious most will remember his willingness to serve 1960'sÐa war that tore our nation apart both about assuring that no such tragedy occurs and his desire to improve the lives of those politically and socially, and resulted in the loss again. Two Article 15 disciplinary actions, two around him. As a result of his commitment to of over 58,000 American lives. letters of reprimand, and 12 other actions serve the public, he spent 1963±1975 as Congress must not be derelict in its duty to were taken against particular officers. Is this President of the Sharonville City Council. He have a say in this matter. The President must all that our government can do? Following the was Sharonville's ward chairman for over 20 seek the advice of Congress, and Congress shocking crash in Croatia, is this the extent of years. Mr. Lovitt was also a member of the must vote up or down on whether to send the federal obligation? Hamilton County Republican Central Com- U.S. ground troops to Kosovo. Our sons and First, for the families of civilian federal em- mittee and Executive Committee, chairman of daughters in the military deserve no less. ployees, there is the obligation to do more the Hamilton County Tax Incentive Review Many issues demand further discussion. than grant a few thousand dollars through the Board and member of the Sharonville Cham- What is Congress' role and authority on the Federal Employee Compensation program. ber of Commerce. issue of deploying ground troops? Do we have Our obligation is to amend the law to reach Remarkably, he made time to be involved in vital national security interests in Yugoslavia? the very few instances of gross negligence, the civic world as well. He was a past Presi- Is this war worth risking American lives? If so, like this horrendous crash, that may occur. dent and Secretary of the Sharonville Kiwanis how many? Based on the President's stated The bill would allow federal civilian employees Club and started its annual Halloween party. goals, it is a winnable war? How many bombs or their families to sue the federal government He was honored as the Kiwanian of the year and missiles does it take to significantly ``de- but only for gross negligence by its officers or as well as Kiwanian of the year for Spiritual grade'' the military capabilities of the Yugo- employees. Because there will be few in- Aims. Mr. Lovitt was active in the Sharonville slavian military forces. stances where gross negligence can be arts and crafts show for 22 years. How long will U.S. troops be stationed in shown, this is a small change in our law. This Even more important to Virgil was his fam- this region? Do we have the resources to change will allow the families of federal em- ily. He was married to his wife Marilyn for 44 place our troops in this region for an extended ployees to seek the compensation they have years and they had two children. Their son period of time at the expense of more vital every right to expect while leaving the integrity Virgil is the mayor of Sharonville, and is mar- and real security threatsÐincluding East Asia? of the federal government's worker compensa- ried to Tracey; they have three childrenÐ As a result of military downsizing, do we still tion system intact. Amanda, Glen and Amberly. Their daughter, have the manpower and weapons supply to There also were non-federal employees on Vickey Sasser, is married to Dennis and they fight a three front war should the event arise that fated plane for whom no compensation is have two childrenÐAndrea and Andrew. Virgil in the Middle East, Asia, and the Balkans? possible today. Astonishingly, federal law does was a devoted husband, father and grand- How will this mission affect the morale of our not allow compensation when private citizens father and will be missed the most by his be- armed forces? Is the role of our military a are killed or injured overseas. The failure of loved family. peacekeeping and nation building force or a the Federal Tort Claims Act to allow for any Mr. Speaker, Virgil Lovitt's drive to serve his defense against attack on the United States, compensation for civilians is either callous or fellow man can stand as an inspiration to us its interests, and its citizens? CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E609 Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge my colleagues Bank of Switzerland. While performing his ap- Mr. Speaker, last December Slavko Curuvija to support this measure. We must consider pointed duties, he discovered one day several testified before the Helsinki Commission which the ``powderkeg'' we are getting ourselves boxes of bank documents that not only dated I chair. In his testimony, he said: into. Let us not enter the 21st Century in the back to the Holocaust era, but directly related I come from a country where there is no to financial holdings of individuals at that time. same way we began the 20th Century by get- rule of law . . . By making an example out of ting ourselves involved in a centuries old These documents were about to be shredded me, the regime sends a message to all who Balkan conflict for which we cannot and will and lost forever. Mr. Meili had recently viewed would oppose it, intimidating and bullying not resolve now by the introduction of U.S. the epic tale, Schindler's List. Drawing inspira- all the independent media in the process . .. ground troops. tion from that film, he removed as many of the The crackdown on my publications and other f documents from the bank as possible, and de- media organizations has jeopardized the livered them to a Jewish organization in Zurich right to free speech in Serbia. The crack- TRIBUTE TO BRITTON CONGREGA- that then gave them to local police. down on the universities jeopardizes another TIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN Mr. Meili's discovery and subsequent re- basic human right, freedom of thought. Bel- RECOGNITION OF 150 YEARS OF moval of the documents created wide con- grade University has been deprived of auton- SERVICE troversyÐas well as significant embarrass- omy, its professors have been sacked for fail- ment of Switzerland's largest bank, which had ing to sign loyalty oaths, its students jailed first denied even the relevance of the docu- for protecting . . . After all his other wars, HON. NICK SMITH Slobodan Milosevic appears to be preparing OF MICHIGAN ments. Upon intense investigation and inter- to wage war against his own people in Serbia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national scrutiny, the bank not only confirmed and Montenegro. Monday, April 12, 1999 that the documents were, indeed, Holocaust related, but that other similar documents had More recently, on March 8, Slavko Curuvija, Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise been previously shredded. This investigation was sentenced along with two of his journal- today to honor the Britton Congregational further indicated that many of the documents ists to five months in prison by a Belgrade Christian Church, of Britton, MI. It is my pleas- were central to the research of an international court for ``spreading false reports with an in- ure to pay tribute to the fine example its panel of historians investigating Switzerland's tention to endanger public order,'' dictator- teaching of strong values and simple direct- dealing with the Nazis. speak for telling the truth. The three remained ness has provided to our District. As a result of the brave actions of Christoph free on appeal. When Milosevic used NATO's On March 28, 1999, Britton Congregational Meili, a $1.25 billion settlement was made to action against his forces as an excuse to Church, the oldest Christian Union church in Holocaust survivors, their families and Jewish eliminate any remaining independent media, Michigan, celebrated its 150th anniversary. organizations. Curuvija chose to shut down operations rather The church took its fundamental character Regretfully, Mr. Meili paid a high price for from the efforts of its first pastor, Elder Sam- than succumb to state censorship. A week doing the right thing. He and his wife lost their ago, according to today's Washington Post, a uel Bradshaw, who stressed the utmost impor- jobs in Switzerland and received multiple pro-regime newspaper accused Curuvija of tance of strong family values. death threats, forcing them and their children supporting NATO bombing and said that ``peo- The church completed building its first chap- to flee to the United States where they were ple like him'' will neither be ``forgiven nor for- el on January 28, 1850. The congregation granted political asylum by President Clinton. gotten.'' moved to a new location in 1880 where it Since coming to America, Mr. Meili has testi- meets today, but the emphasis on family val- fied before the Senate Banking Committee de- People like Slavko Curuvija, who act upon ues remained the same. Rev. David Welcome, tailing his important actions of conscience. their rights and freedoms and promote the the current pastor, describes the family atmos- Mr. Speaker, today, April 12, 1999, Mr. Meili protection of those rights, have fought for what phere: ``every person is a part of our extended will be honored by the Jewish Federation of is best for their country. Their patriotism is ex- family, with each member helping another Greater Waterbury and Northwest Con- pressed in their opposition to a regime which when family is needed.'' necticut, Inc. during a community-wide Yom does not want any independent voice, nor crit- The fact that Britton Congregational Church HaShoah Commemoration (Commemoration icism. They see that Serbia only has a future endures to this day after a century and a half of the Holocaust). As a Member of the Presi- if it becomes a democracy. of changing times and surroundings, testifies dential Advisory Commission on Holocaust As- I ask the people of Serbia, and Serbs in this to the commitment the church has maintained sets, I commend Mr. Christoph Meili for his country and around the world, to think hard to traditional family values and concern for its corageous actions, and recognize and thank about what has just happened. If this members. him for the sacrifices both he and his family Milosevic regime is willing to do this to an I am inspired by this legacy of commitment have made in the name justice. He is a hero independent thinker in Belgrade, a Serb, why to the values it was founded upon, and I hold to people of conscience everywhere. is it not possible that this same regime can be up its long history as a model for other institu- f tions within and outside the district. Congratu- responsible for the genocides in Bosnia and lations Britton Congregational Christian THE ASSASSINATION OF SLAVKO now in Kosovo? Is it worth rallying around Church on 150 years of service and dedica- CURUVIJA Milosevic, who is President of Yugoslavia only tion. I wish you the opportunity to continue through ruthlessly undemocratic means and pursuing these ideals for many more years to HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH who brought this upon Serbia? Can't you see come. OF NEW JERSEY that Milosevic, not Curuvija, wants Serbia to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be bombed, because he believes this will en- Monday, April 12, 1999 hance his power and somehow justify getting TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPH MEILI rid of those who advocate freedom? I ask the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, people of Serbia to take a close look around HON. JAMES H. MALONEY yesterday Serbia lost a courageous citizenÐ you. Who has isolated you from a Europe one committed to an open society, to a free OF CONNECTICUT more free and united than ever before? Who press, to reporting the truth. Slavko Curuvija IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has caused your living conditions to be so was gunned down in front of his Belgrade much less than they had been, or could be? Monday, April 12, 1999 apartment on Sunday by two men, dressed in The answer should be clearÐSlobodan Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, black with black face masks. Branka Prpa, Milosevic. You must no longer allow his propa- one of the great privileges afforded Members who was with him at the time, said that the ganda to succeed in convincing you otherwise. of Congress is the opportunity to come to the murderers were certainly professionals. I ex- floor of the House of Representatives to relay tend my deepest condolences to her and to all Mr. Speaker, while we may have differences to not just our colleagues, but to the entire of Slavko's family and friends. regarding what the U.S. role should be in country, significant contributions made to our Slavko Curuvija was editor of the inde- stopping the genocide in Kosovo, we should society by our fellow Americans, I have that pendent Serbian newspaper, The Daily Tele- be able to agree on one central point: privileges and want to pay tribute to Mr. graph, as well as the news magazine called Slobodan Milosevic is the problem, and he Christoph Meili, currently of West Orange, The European. Though he had ties with Ser- must account for his crimes. In my view, the New Jersey. bia's establishment, this last year he sought cold-blooded murder of an independent jour- In 1997, Mr. Meili, then 29 years of age, his own independent course, and became a nalist, Slavko Curuvija, is the latest crime to was employed as a bank guard in the Union leading critic of the Milosevic regime. add to the list. E610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 1999 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Forest Service, Department of Agri- International Trade and Finance Sub- culture. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, committee SD–124 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, To hold hearings on the issues relating Armed Services 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- to the Export Control Process. To hold hearings on United States policy tem for a computerized schedule of all SD–538 regarding Kosovo, and a revised stra- Foreign Relations tegic concept fo NATO. meetings and hearings of Senate com- Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Sub- SH–216 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- committee 10 a.m. tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings on issues relating to Foreign Relations This title requires all such committees the continuing crisis in Afghanistan. To hold hearings on United States vul- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–562 nerability to ballistic missile attack. Digest—designated by the Rules com- 11 a.m. SD–562 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Appropriations Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the meetings, when scheduled, and Defense Subcommittee Science, Technology, and Space Sub- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- committee any cancellations or changes in the timates for fiscal year 2000 for the De- To hold hearings to review the research meetings as they occur. partment of Defense, focusing on and development budget for fiscal year As an additional procedure along ballistic missile defense. 2000. with the computerization of this infor- SD–192 SR–253 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 1:45 p.m. Judiciary Indian Affairs Business meeting to mark up S. 625, to Digest will prepare this information for To hold oversight hearings on the imple- amend title 11, United States Code. printing in the Extensions of Remarks mentation of welfare reform for Indi- SD–226 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ans. Finance on Monday and Wednesday of each SR–485 To hold hearings on issues relating to week. 2 p.m. the complexity of the individual in- Armed Services come tax. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Readiness and Management Support Sub- SD–215 April 13, 1999, may be found in the committee 2 p.m. Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings on the status of finan- Energy and Natural Resources cial management within the Depart- National Parks, Historic Preservation, and MEETINGS SCHEDULED ment of Defense. Recreation Subcommittee SR–222 To hold hearings on S. 109, to improve Intelligence protection and management of the APRIL 14 To hold closed hearings on pending intel- Chattahoochee River National Recre- 9 a.m. ligence matters. ation Area in the State of Georgia; S. Judiciary SH–219 340, to amend the Cache La Poudre Immigration Subcommittee Judiciary River Corridor Act to make technical To hold hearings on the Kosovo Refugee Constitution, Federalism, and Property corrections; S. 582, to authorize the Crisis. Rights Subcommittee Secretary of the Interior to enter into SD–226 Business meeting to consider S.J. Res. an agreement for the construction and 9:30 a.m. 14, proposing an amendment to the operation of the Gateway Visitor Cen- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Constitution of the United States au- ter at Independence National Histor- To hold hearings on education research. thorizing Congress to prohibit the ical Park; S. 589, to require the Na- SD–628 physical desecration of the flag of the tional Park Service to undertake a Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States. study of the Loess Hills area in western To hold hearings to examine the pub- SD–226 Iowa to review options for the protec- lished scandals plaguing the Olympics. tion and interpretation of the area’s SD–106 APRIL 15 natural, cultural, and historical re- Energy and Natural Resources 9:30 a.m. sources; S. 591, to authorize a feasi- To hold closed oversight hearings to ex- bility study for the preservation of the amine damage to the national security Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Sub- Loess Hills in western Iowa; and H.R. from Chinese espionage at the Depart- 149, to make technical corrections to ment of Energy nuclear weapons lab- committee To hold hearings on the implementation the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands oratories. Management Act of 1996. SH–219 of the Transportation Equity Act for SD–366 Armed Services the 21st century. Intelligence Strategic Subcommittee SD–406 To hold closed hearings on pending intel- To hold hearings on proposed legislation Energy and Natural Resources ligence matters. authorizing funds for fiscal year 2000 To hold hearings on S. 501, to address re- SH–219 for the Department of Defense, focus- source management issues in Glacier ing on strategic nuclear forces and pol- Bay National Park, Alaska; and S.744, APRIL 20 icy and the future years defense pro- to provide for the continuation of high- gram. er education through the conveyance of 9:30 a.m. SR–222 certain public lands in the State of Energy and Natural Resources Governmental Affairs Alaska to the University of Alaska. To hold hearings on S. 25, to provide To resume hearings on the future of the SD–366 Coastal Impact Assistance to State and Independent Counsel Act. Appropriations local governments, to amend the Outer SH–216 Treasury and General Government Sub- Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend- YEAR 2000 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM committee ments of 1978, the Land and Water Con- To hold hearings on Federal Government To hold hearings on proposed budget es- servation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Y2K preparedness. timates for fiscal year 2000 for the De- Park and Recreation Recovery Act, SD–138 partment of the Treasury, focusing on and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- Appropriations law enforcement bureaus. toration Act (commonly referred to as Interior Subcommittee SD–192 the Pittman-Robertson Act) to estab- To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Appropriations lish a fund to meet the outdoor con- timates for fiscal year 2000 for the Bu- VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- servation and recreation needs of the reau of Indian Affairs, Department of committee American people; S. 446, to provide for the Interior. To hold hearings on proposed budget es- the permanent protection of the re- SD–124 timates for fiscal year 2000 for the De- sources of the United States in the 10 a.m. partment of Veterans Affairs. year 2000 and beyond; and S. 532, to pro- Finance SD–138 vide increased funding for the Land and To hold oversight hearings on restruc- Appropriations Water Conservation Fund and Urban turing and reform of the internal rev- Interior Subcommittee Parks and Recreation Recovery Pro- enue service. To hold hearings on proposed budget es- grams, to resume the funding of the SD–215 timates for fiscal year 2000 for the U.S. State grants program of the Land and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E611 Water Conservation Fund, and to pro- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs counting Office on the Everglades Na- vide for the acquisition and develop- International Trade and Finance Sub- tional Park Restoration Project. ment of conservation and recreation fa- committee SD–366 cilities and programs in urban areas. Economic Policy Subcommittee Environment and Public Works SD–366 To hold joint hearings on issues relating Transportation and Infrastructure Sub- Indian Affairs to the official dollarization in emerg- committee To hold oversight hearings on the imple- ing-market countries. To hold hearings on project delivery and mentation of the Native American SD–538 streamlining of the Transportation Eq- Graves Protection and Repatration 2 p.m. uity Act for the 21st Century. Energy and Natural Resources Act. SD–406 National Parks, Historic Preservation, and SR–485 Recreation Subcommittee MAY 4 Environment and Public Works To hold hearings on S. 441, to amend the To hold hearings on the nomination of National Trails System Act to des- 9:30 a.m. George T. Frampton, Jr., of the Dis- ignate the route of the War of 1812 Brit- Energy and Natural Resources trict of Columbia, to be a Member of ish invasion of Maryland and Wash- To resume hearings on S. 25, to provide the Council on Environmental Quality. ington, District of Columbia, and the Coastal Impact Assistance to State and SD–406 route of the American defense, for local governments, to amend the Outer 10 a.m. study for potential addition to the na- Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend- Judiciary tional trails system; S. 548, to establish ments of 1978, the Land and Water Con- To hold hearings on S.J. Res. 14, pro- the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and servation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban posing an amendment to the Constitu- Fort Miamis National Historical Site Park and Recreation Recovery Act, tion of the United States authorizing in the State of Ohio; S. 581, to protect and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- Congress to prohibit the physical dese- the Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields toration Act (commonly referred to as cration of the flag of the United States. in Pennsylvania, to authorize a Valley the Pittman-Robertson Act) to estab- SD–226 Forge Museum of the American Revo- lish a fund to meet the outdoor con- 10:30 a.m. lution at Valley Forge National Histor- servation and recreation needs of the Governmental Affairs ical Park; and S. 700, to amend the Na- American people; S. 446, to provide for To hold hearings on the nominations of tional Trails System Act to designate the permanent protection of the re- the Ala Kahakai Trail as a National Eric T. Washington, to be an Associate sources of the United States in the Historic Trail. Judge of the District of Columbia year 2000 and beyond; and S. 532, to pro- SD–366 Court of Appeals; Stephen H. Glick- vide increased funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban man, to be an Associate Judge of the APRIL 27 District of Columbia Court of Appeals; Parks and Recreation Recovery Pro- and Hiram E. Puig-Lugo, to be an Asso- 9:30 a.m. grams, to resume the funding of the Energy and Natural Resources ciate Judge of the Superior Court of State grants program of the Land and To resume hearings on S. 25, to provide the District of Columbia. Water Conservation Fund, and to pro- Coastal Impact Assistance to State and SD–342 vide for the acquisition and develop- local governments, to amend the Outer ment of conservation and recreation fa- Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend- cilities and programs in urban areas. APRIL 21 ments of 1978, the Land and Water Con- SD–366 9:30 a.m. servation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Indian Affairs Indian Affairs Park and Recreation Recovery Act, To hold oversight hearings on Census To hold hearings on S. 401, to provide for and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- 2000, implementation in Indian Coun- business development and trade pro- toration Act (commonly referred to as try. motion for native Americans, and for the Pittman-Robertson Act) to estab- SR–485 other purposes. lish a fund to meet the outdoor con- SR–485 servation and recreation needs of the MAY 5 Armed Services American people; S. 446, to provide for Readiness and Management Support Sub- the permanent protection of the re- 9:30 a.m. committee sources of the United States in the Indian Affairs year 2000 and beyond; and S. 532, to pro- To hold hearings on the readiness of the To hold oversight hearings on Tribal Pri- vide increased funding for the Land and ority Allocations and Contract Support United States Navy and Marines oper- Water Conservation Fund and Urban ating forces. Costs Report. Parks and Recreation Recovery Pro- SR–485 SR–222 grams, to resume the funding of the 10 a.m. State grants program of the Land and MAY 6 Governmental Affairs Water Conservation Fund, and to pro- To hold hearings on S. 746, to provide for vide for the acquisition and develop- 9:30 a.m. analysis of major rules, to promote the ment of conservation and recreation fa- Energy and Natural Resources public’s right to know the costs and cilities and programs in urban areas. To hold hearings to examine the results benefits of major rules, and to increase SD–366 of the December 1998 plebiscite on the accountability of quality of Gov- Puerto Rico. ernment. APRIL 28 SH–216 SD–342 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Indian Affairs MAY 12 Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings on Bureau of 9:30 a.m. Forests and Public Land Management Sub- Indian Affairs capacity and mission. Indian Affairs committee SR–485 To hold oversight hearings on HUBzones To hold oversight hearings to review the 2 p.m. implementation. Memorandum of Understanding signed Energy and Natural Resources SR–485 by multiple agencies regarding the Forests and Public Land Management Sub- Lewis and Clark bicentennial celebra- committee MAY 19 tion. To hold hearings on S. 415, to protect the 9:30 a.m. permanent trust funds of the State of SD–366 Indian Affairs Arizona from erosion due to inflation United States Senate Caucus on Inter- To hold hearings on S. 614, to provide for national Narcotics Control and modify the basis on which distribu- tions are made from those funds; and S. regulatory reform in order to encour- To hold hearings on the threat of corrup- 607, reauthorize and amend the Na- age investment, business, and eco- tion to United States Law Enforcement tional Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. nomic development with respect to ac- along the Southwest border. SD–366 tivities conducted on Indian lands. SH–216 SR–485 APRIL 29 APRIL 22 SEPTEMBER 28 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Appropriations 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs Interior Subcommittee Veterans’ Affairs To hold hearings on S. 59, to provide Gov- Energy and Natural Resources To hold joint hearings with the House ernment-wide accounting of regulatory National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Committee on Veterans Affairs to re- costs and benefits, and other regu- Recreation Subcommittee view the legislative recommendations latory reform legislation. To hold joint oversight hearings to re- of the American Legion. SD–342 view the report of the Government Ac- 345 Cannon Building