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March 20, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E533 HONORING FOR Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional I am pleased to be a supporter and cospon- HIS SERVICE Rights. He also sat on the House Veterans’ sor of the House version of the Partial-Birth Affairs Committee. Abortion Ban, H.R. 760. I urge my colleagues HON. MIKE ROGERS Last year, Representative Edwards received to consider the lives of thousands of unborn OF MICHIGAN the American Bar Association’s Thurgood Mar- children each year that are terminated by this shall Award for his ‘‘unswerving devotion to callous procedure, children who would be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Constitution and its values throughout his spared by the swift passage of this measure. Thursday, March 20, 2003 career.’’ Beyond H.R. 760, I urge my colleagues to Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I One of the foremost defenders of civil lib- support legislation that further protects the rise today to pay tribute to one of America’s erties in Congress, Representative Edwards in rights of unborn children. finest public servants, and my good friend, Mr. the 1970s—along with Senator Frank Church I am encouraged that there is great momen- Christopher C. Cox. and his committee—exposed the pervasive tum in banning partial-birth abortions, and I Chris, who recently departed as my Chief of abuses of civil liberties in J. Edgar Hoover’s am hopeful that the House of Representatives Staff in order to serve President George W. COINTEL PRO, which monitored, infiltrated will be able to quickly pass this bill. With pas- Bush, exemplifies the finest qualities of the and disrupted entirely lawful civil rights and sage of legislation outlawing this barbaric men and women who serve the members of anti-war organizations. He also fought to abol- practice, we will be taking a significant step in this legislative body. Chris is a man of great ish the House Un-American Activities Com- protecting innocent children. integrity, loyalty, intellect, and is dedicated to mittee. f Representative Edwards was one of the first the best interests of the . COMMENDING CARPENTER seven Members of the House of Representa- It is this selfless service to his government ELEMENTARY SCHOOL that sets Chris apart from others in his gen- tives to oppose the in 1965 and eration. Turning down the lucrative practice of became a leader in the anti-war movement. law following his graduation from the Univer- In the 1960s he was floor leader of the Om- HON. MIKE ROGERS sity of Illinois School of Law, Chris came to nibus Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act OF MICHIGAN Capitol Hill to be a participant, rather than a and the Equal Rights Amendment. Outside of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mere spectator, in our democracy. Congress, he took part in civil rights marches Thursday, March 20, 2003 During his service on the Hill, Chris has in the South; visited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I been a tireless advocate for common-sense in the Birmingham, Alabama jail and spoke rise today to commend Carpenter Elementary conservative government and a key player in against apartheid while visiting South Africa. School for being named a Michigan Blue Rib- the effort to maintain a Republican majority in Every year, he introduced an ERA bill to the bon Exemplary School. This award is given to the House of Representatives. In addition to House, and in 1989, he argued ‘‘women are those elementary schools that exemplify edu- serving as a trusted advisor to my staff and I, entitled to their birthright to full rights of citi- cational excellence. It is designed to identify Chris honorably served Congressmen ROBIN zenship.’’ and give public recognition to outstanding HAYES, SAXBY CHAMBLISS and MAC COLLINS. In 1968, he introduced legislation creating schools that achieve high academic standards, Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues the Bay Wildlife Refuge. With to make available a comprehensive framework to join me in wishing Chris well in his new ca- the efforts of other Bay Area Representatives, of key criteria for school effectiveness, and to pacity as a Special Assistant to President he was instrumental in establishing the largest communicate best practices for educational George W. Bush, and to thank Chris for his urban wildlife refuge in the country. The Don success among Michigan schools. years of service in the people’s House. Edwards National Wildlife Through hard work and dedication, Car- f Refuge covers 25,902 acres and spans 12 cit- penter Elementary has met those criteria. It ies and 3 counties. provides year-round education for its students, TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE Representative left a legacy in and even holds, ‘‘intercessions,’’ which are op- DON EDWARDS Congress of supporting civil rights, advocating tional five day theme-based learning experi- for those less fortunate in our society and ences made available during vacation periods. HON. being a strong defender of our Constitution. By using this format, the school reduces time OF He is a visionary public servant and a valued spent in review, enhances student retention of HON. friend. learning, and improves student and staff atti- f tude and attendance. OF CALIFORNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, Carpenter Elementary School HON. ANNA G. ESHOO is to be recognized for earning the Michigan OF CALIFORNIA Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Award. They HON. BILL SHUSTER are an example of the tremendous potential HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA OF PENNSYLVANIA elementary schools have to make a difference OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the lives of their students. Therefore, I ask Thursday, March 20, 2003 my colleagues to join me in thanking the HON. FORTNEY teachers and administration at Carpenter Ele- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, on March 19, mentary School for their commitment to excel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2003, 1 was unavoidably detained in a meet- lence and their desire to provide students with ing with my constituents, and was unable to Thursday, March 20, 2003 a high-quality education. I would also like to vote in rollcall vote No. 71. Had I been able Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today we rise ask my colleagues to join me in wishing them to vote, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ good fortune in the future. to recognize the achievements and life of f former Congressman Don Edwards. We are f proud to have known Representative Edwards SUPPORT FOR BAN ON PARTIAL- INTRODUCING THE INTERMODAL for many years. BIRTH ABORTION TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2003 Born and raised in San Jose, California, Representative Edwards received his bach- HON. RICHARD BURR HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON elor’s degree from where OF NORTH CAROLINA OF TEXAS he later studied law. He became an F.B.I. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agent during the Depression, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy as an intelligence offi- Thursday, March 20, 2003 Thursday, March 20, 2003 cer and gunnery officer at sea in World War Mr. BURR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. II. rise today in support of a ban on the partial- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the He was first elected to represent what was birth abortion procedure. I firmly believe in the Intermodal Transportation Act of 2003. This then California’s 9th Congressional District in sanctity of human life, and am pleased that legislation enjoys bipartisan support, and I be- 1962. In Congress, Representative Edwards my colleagues in the other body have taken lieve that its inclusion in TEA–21 Reauthoriza- served on the House Judiciary Committee and this necessary step to protect an unborn tion will significantly enhance our nation’s pub- for 23 years he served as the Chairman of the child’s right to life. lic transportation infrastructure.

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