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The Senate met at 10 a.m., on the ex- The legislative clerk read the fol- Mr. BROWN thereupon assumed the piration of the recess, and was called to lowing letter: chair as Acting President pro tempore. order by the Honorable SHERROD U.S. SENATE, f BROWN, a Senator from the State of PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Ohio. Washington, DC, May 23, 2008. RECESS UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 27, To the Senate: 2008, AT 9:15 A.M. f Under the provisions of Rule I, paragraph The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I pore. Under the previous order, the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE hereby appoint the Honorable SHERROD Senate stands in recess until 9:15 a.m., The PRESIDING OFFICER. The BROWN, a Senator from the State of Ohio, to on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. clerk will please read a communication perform the duties of the Chair. Thereupon, the Senate, at 10 and 29 to the Senate from the President pro ROBERT C. BYRD, seconds a.m., recessed until Tuesday, President pro tempore. tempore (Mr. BYRD). May 27, 2008, at 9:15 a.m.

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EARMARK DECLARATION for the improved ability to quickly treat soldiers EARMARK DECLARATION who sustain severe eye injuries in the field. HON. ROY BLUNT Currently, the time from injury to treatment for OF MISSOURI eye injuries in the Iraqi conflict averages more HON. DON YOUNG than 18 hours due to the lack of field-ready, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALASKA Wednesday, May 21, 2008 easy-to-use eye injury stabilization materials. The use of taxpayer funds is justified because IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to many of the injuries suffered by our military Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Republican Earmark Guidance, I submit the personnel serving in the Middle East are a re- following information. sult of lED (improvised explosive device) mor- Requesting Member: Congressman ROY Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I tar and direct action injuries. Between October submit the following: BLUNT. 2001 and June 2006, over 1,100 troops with Bill Number: H.R. 5658. combat eye trauma were evacuated from Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Air Force, RDT&E, Account: Defense-Wide—RDT&E, Ballistic overseas military operations, making serious Line 221, PE #0708611F (Support Systems Missile Defense Terminal Defense Segment. Development). Legal Name of Requesting Entity: LaBarge eye wounds one of the most common types of Inc. (subcontractor of Raytheon). injury experienced in current U.S. conflicts. Legal name and address of entity receiving Address of Requesting Entity: 1505 Maiden Walter Reed Army Medical Center feels earmark: Biomass Energy Systems, Inc., 100 Lane, Joplin, MO 64801. strongly that the project has considerable mili- Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ Description of Request: $10 million is in- tary relevance and plans to collaborate in the 08540. cluded in this bill for key components of the program. Description of how the money will be spent Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense, a Stun- ner interceptor used by both the United States f and why the use of Federal taxpayer funding and Israel. The use of taxpayer funds is justi- is justified: This project is underway to intro- IN MEMORY OF JAMES ‘‘JIM’’ fied because the need for this capability was duce alternative energy sources based on lo- NELSON demonstrated during Israel’s conflict in Leb- cally available resources for the USDOD and anon in 2006 and remains a top concern for in Alaska. The Air Force, APTO, Eielson AFB U.S. troops deployed around the world. Da- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS and BESI have forged an alliance to create an vid’s Sling is a joint U.S./Israeli program devel- alternative energy source program to be im- oping the affordable Stunner interceptor for OF TEXAS plemented in Alaska. The program consists of use by both countries. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three phases. First, an integrated waste to en- Requesting Member: Congressman ROY Wednesday, May 21, 2008 ergy system consisting of waste gasification, BLUNT. gas cleanup, and a gas engine to convert Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise waste-based fuel gas to electricity will be dem- Account: Army—RDT&E, Medical Advanced today to remember James ‘‘Jim’’ Nelson, a onstrated using wood waste and other locally Technology. pioneer in his community and grandfather of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri generated wastes at Eielson AFB in Fair- the Republican Party in Denton County. State University and Crosslink. banks, AK. After the testing is completed and Address of Requesting Entity: 524 N. Though my political life began after Jim’s any modifications are identified, the gasifi- Booneville Ave. Springfield, MO 65806. leadership of the Denton County Republican cation system will be relocated to a local vil- Description of Request: $6 million is in- Party, his legacy and commitment to conserv- lage, to demonstrate the system in a typical cluded in this bill to develop a localized drug ative principles is renowned. I am proud to call local setting as a backup source of power. delivery system for use on amputee and burn his son, J. Michael Nelson, and daughter-in- After testing the system under local conditions victims who are wounded in combat. Effective law, State Senator Jane Nelson, good friends is completed, the system will be integrated in localized controlled drug delivery will provide of mine. parallel with the existing petroleum-based sys- amputees and burn victims the needed pain Jim was one of the few Republicans in Den- tem. Initially the system will operate as backup and healing therapeutics while minimizing the ton County in the 1970s, and he worked hard for the existing system with a gradual change required dosage because the drug will be de- to build the party’s base there. He can be over to a primary role. This provides a prac- livered locally and not systemically. This will credited, in large part, to the overwhelming tical model of sustainable renewable energy aid in reducing chances of developing drug re- success of the GOP in North Texas today. Be- for the USDOD facilities, as well as the Alas- sistance and dependency both of which re- sides the Republican Party, Jim was involved kan villages. duce healing time and reduce quality of life. in business, arts and charitable organizations. The use of taxpayer funds is justified because He also served as Texas Education Commis- Description of matching funds: BESI is cur- there are an estimated 20,000 injuries in Iraq sioner from 1999 to 2002. rently under contract to the U.S. Air Force, and many amputees are not wearing their Jim was one of the hardest-working individ- APTO to deliver a final design for a 1MW sys- prosthetic device due to discomfort resulting uals I have ever met. The last time I saw him tem for Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. This from inflammation and infection. was at his Mayday Manufacturing Co. ware- is a Congressionally funded project from FY Requesting Member: Congressman ROY house. Jim was right in the middle of it all, 07 and the contract is worth $848,040.00. BLUNT. working on the line in the warehouse giving in- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Authorized Amount: $4,000,000. Account: Army—RDT&E, Medical Advanced structions. This is the type of tireless dedica- tion that Jim applied to every aspect of his life. Project Name: Eielson Air Force Base Alter- Technology. native Energy Source Program. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri Madam Speaker, it is truly an honor to rise State University and St. Johns Health System. today and remember a man who, throughout Detailed Finance Plan: $2,300,000 Equip- Address of Requesting Entity: 524 N. his long life, did so much to better those ment Gasifer and Genset; $700,000 Instru- Booneville Ave. Springfield, MO 65806. around him and his community. My thoughts mentation and Controls; $1,150,000 Construc- Description of Request: $6 million is in- and prayers are with his family. Jim will be tion and Installation; $550,000 Shakedown; cluded in this bill to fund technology to allow greatly missed. $300,000 Project Management.

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Madam Speaker, con- Legal Name and Address of Receiving Enti- bed spaces at Camp Perry, and much of the sistent with New Republican Earmark Disclo- ty: Focus: HOPE, 1355 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, housing stock on Camp Perry is uninhabitable. sure Requirements, I hereby submit the fol- MI 48238. With the January 2007 change in the De- lowing information regarding earmarks listed in Earmark Description: The purpose of this partment of Defense’s policy on mobilization of the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Author- program is to attract, train and educate techni- the National Guard, and the corresponding in- ization Act which, to my knowledge, have my cians and engineers capable of deploying new crease in responsibility for training and certifi- name listed as a sponsor of the given ear- critical technologies in support of Navy forces. cation, the Ohio National Guard will rely even mark. The information provided for each ear- The funding will be used for research. recruit- more heavily on Camp Perry for individual mark consists of the name of the project, ac- ment, curriculum development, demonstra- weapons training and qualification. Providing count, funding level, and the justification for tions, outreach, and administrative costs. sufficient bed space of habitable quality is crit- the use of taxpayer dollars. Requesting Member: Representative JOE ical. This project, which will replace a number Requesting Member: Representative JOE KNOLLENBERG. of World War II-era hutments with a 100+ bed KNOLLENBERG. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. barracks, is an important first step. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Account Information: Army, MilCon National f Account Information: Army, RDTE, PE Guard. 0603002A, Line 30. Name of Earmark and Amount: Multiple INTRODUCTION OF THE EMPLOYEE Name of Earmark and Amount Listed in the Ranges: Live Fire Shoot House, Urban As- MISCLASSIFICATION PREVEN- Report: Mild, Traumatic Brain Injury Assess- sault Course, Infantry Squad Battle Course, TION ACT OF 2008 ment and Triage Using Smart Sensor Tech- Grayling—$4.36 million. nology—$3.2 million. Legal Name and Address of Receiving Enti- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Legal Name and Address of Receiving Enti- ty: Michigan National Guard, Lansing, Michi- OF CALIFORNIA ty: William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 W. Thir- gan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teen Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073. Earmark Description: Each range facility Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Earmark Description: Funding will be used provides the ability for combat leaders to train for a Beaumont Hospital-led consortium on and evaluate their unit during live fire exer- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, Employ- mild traumatic brain injury assessment and cises in an indoor building, a built- up/urban ers who misclassify their employees as inde- triage using smart sensor technology in mili- area, and an outdoor squad tactical movement pendent contractors rob workers of needed tary helmets and vehicles. The potential appli- engagement scenario. Range targetry includes pay and benefits and cost government at all cation of sensor-equipped helmets could not wireless systems, solar-battery power, sta- levels substantial uncollected revenues—re- only save the lives of military personnel but tionary and moving, automated target sys- sources that are needed for vital government could enhance the medical outcomes of tems, varying from up-close indoor and out- programs and services. sports-related injuries as well. The funding will door target engagements to 1000M, controlled Yet misclassification is widespread. Accord- be used for administrative work, information and scored by computers in an operations ing to the General Accounting Office, at least technology, project supplies, and site per- center or control tower. The funding will be 10 million workers in the U.S. are classified as sonnel. used for construction of a primary facility, sec- independent contractors, and studies show Requesting Member: Representative JOE ondary facility, other supporting facilities. that as many as 30 percent of employers KNOLLENBERG. f misclassify their workers. Why do they do it? Bill Number: H.R. 5658. They misclassify to avoid the cost of payroll Account Information: Army, RDTE, PE EARMARK DECLARATION taxes, insurance premiums and mandated 0602618A, Line 14. benefits, and to boost their profits. In fact, the Name of Earmark and Amount Listed in the HON. ROBERT E. LATTA Department of Labor has concluded that the Report: Globally Accessible Manufacturing and OF OHIO number one reason for misclassification is to Maintenance Activity (GAMMA)—$3.5 million. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES avoid the payment of workers compensation Legal Name and Address of Receiving Enti- premiums, as well as workplace injury and dis- ty: POM Group. Inc. 2350 Pontiac Road, Au- Wednesday, May 21, 2008 ability-related disputes. burn Hills, MI 48326. Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I submit the The cost is high for employees, who when Earmark Description: The proposed program following: misclassified, lose out on employee benefits, entitled ‘‘Globally Accessible Manufacturing & Requesting Member: Congressman ROBERT including those that are exempt from taxation Maintenance Activity (GAMMA)’’ will develop E. LATTA (OH–5). or receive tax-deferred benefits, such as re- rapid, precision Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) Bill Number: H.R. 5658. tirement, life insurance, accident and health technology, combined with current materials Provision: Title XXVI; Section 2601. coverage, qualified tuition reduction programs, removal technology, using the same (single) Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ohio Na- benefits under a cafeteria plan, educational laser platform which will provide a quantum tional Guard. assistance programs and dependent care as- leap in force readiness and significantly impact Address of Requesting Entity: 2825 West sistance programs. Additionally misclassified the US economy by greatly reducing the time Dublin Granville Road; Columbus, OH 43235. workers are not afforded even minimal work- of making complex, 3–D shaped components Description of Request: The requested force protections, including workers com- for dual-use applications. In addition. GAMMA funds will be used to construct a two-story, 80- pensation, minimum wage, overtime pay, will greatly enhance the currently fielded US bed barracks facility at the Ohio Army National health and safety requirements and the right Army effort called the Mobile Parts Hospital Guard’s Camp Perry Training Site. to join a union. And eligibility for Medicare, So- (MPH) where modules are deployed to remote The firing ranges at the Ohio Army National cial Security and Unemployment compensa- locations to fabricate metal parts on site from Guard’s Camp Perry Training Site have been tion is negatively affected as well. bar stock. Incorporation of the DMD tech- operational for over 100 years. They are some The cost to society is high as well, and it is nology would eliminate the need for bar stock of the finest known-distance firing ranges in estimated that billions of dollars are lost each $60 billion inventory. The funding will be used the United States. In the past two years, the year; money that would otherwise be paid to for design. factory testing. and validation prac- National Guard Bureau provided $1.5 million the States and the Federal Government in tices. dollars to update the targeting systems and to taxes. Despite, this enormous problem, the Requesting Member: Representative JOE rebuild the protective berms around the firing Department of Labor (DOL) has failed not only KNOLLENBERG. ranges. They recently completed construction to crack down on this practice by enforcing

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Change to Win, United Brotherhood of The Employee Misclassification Prevention OF NEW JERSEY Carpenters, International Brotherhood of Act of 2008, which Representatives ANDREWS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Teamsters, the Laborers International, UNITE MICHAUD, MILLER and I are introducing today HERE, the National Employment Law Project, attacks the problem of misclassification head- Wednesday, May 21, 2008 and others and support EMPA to protect work- on by: Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, along ers across the country from employers who Clarifying that employee records must re- with my colleagues Congresswoman LYNN are only interested in making a profit for them- flect the worker’s accurate status or classifica- WOOLSEY, Chairman GEORGE MILLER, Con- selves at the expense of the American work- tion as an employee or non-employee and that gressman MIKE MICHAUD, Congressman ers and taxpayer. it is a violation of the Act to make an inac- MCDERMOTT and almost all of the Democratic f curate classification. Members of the Committee on Education and Requiring employers to provide employees Labor, I rise today to introduce the Employee EARMARK DECLARATION and non-employees notice of their status and Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008, notice of their rights to challenge that classi- EMPA. HON. DON YOUNG fication. The egregious practice of misclassifying OF ALASKA Providing additional penalties for workers as independent contractors needs to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES misclassification as well as increased pen- end. EMPA is pro-employee, pro-employer Wednesday, May 21, 2008 alties for violations that are willful or repeated. and pro-taxpayer. The bill will protect em- Requiring state unemployment insurance ployee benefits, remove incentives for employ- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I agencies to conduct audits to identify employ- ers to misclassify their workers, and ensure submit the following: ers who are misclassifying employees. that bad employers don’t line their own pock- Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Army, RDT&E, Line Mandating the Department of Labor (DOE) ets with unpaid payroll taxes. 6, PE # 0602120A. to develop a system to track and monitor In the last decade we have seen a question- Legal name and address of entity receiving States’ effectiveness in identifying employers able increase in the amount of individuals earmark: Alkan Shelters, LLC, 1701 S. who misclassify. classified as independent contractors. In 1984, Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701. Explicitly allowing DOL and the Internal which was the last time a comprehensive Description of how the money will be spent Revenue Service (IRS) to refer incidents of misclassification study was conducted by an and why the use of Federal taxpayer funding misclassification to one another; and oversight agency on this issue, the Internal is justified: In an effort to support the needs of Requiring DOL to perform targeted audits Revenue Service (IRS) estimated that 15 per- the Special Operations Community with regard focusing on employers in industries that fre- cent of employers misclassified 3.4 million to establishing remote area communications quently misclassify employees. workers as independent contractors. As a re- and intelligence, Alkan has designed a C4 We know that there are good employers out sult, $1.6 billion or $2.72 billion in inflation-ad- module capable for use on the smaller ATV there who pay their employees fair and honest justed 2006 dollars in Social Security, unem- platforms. The module design incorporates the wages. This bill is to protect bona fide employ- ployment and income taxes was stripped from latest in satellite communications, UAV & IR ees from the 30 percent who don’t. the hands of the Government and went into camera surveillance and military mesh net- f the pockets of tax evaders. Furthermore, the work antenna systems. It will provide a means 3.4 million workers who were misclassifed by which to gather field intelligence and trans- EARMARK DECLARATION were stripped of many of their basic, but es- mit this data back to the tactical operations sential, employee rights. center. This project funding would be used to HON. JIM McCRERY In some cases, classifying an individual as build a military ATV vehicle and C4 module OF LOUISIANA an independent contractor is quite right and and has already received $500,000 in funding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quite appropriate. If someone is retained for a from SOCOM. limited purpose, usually for a limited time, to Description of matching funds: This project Wednesday, May 21, 2008 do a specific job function for an employer, it is has received $500,000 in funding from Requesting Member: Congressman JIM quite necessary and appropriate that that per- SOCOM. MCCRERY. son not be treated as an employee for rea- Authorized Amount: $1,500.00. Bill Number: H.R. 5658, FY2009 National sons of flexibility, and for reasons of fair com- Project Name: Command and Control, Com- Defense Authorization Act. pensation. munications and Computers (C4) module. Account: Research and Development, Army. However, when an individual is considered Detailed Finance Plan: $300,000, ATV; Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bio- an independent contractor by their employer, $300,000, Shelter; $300,000, C4 Components; medical Research Foundation of Northwest but is told what to do. has no discretion over $600,000, Engineering. Louisiana. how to conduct the affairs of the business, f Address of Requesting Entity: 1505 Kings and whose compensation is fixed and set by Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71103. the employer, it is our duty as Members of RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DRUG Mr. McCRERY. Madam Speaker, I submit Congress to protect this employee’s rights COURT MONTH the following: under Federal law. Description of Request: This $1.2M author- There are millions of workers, who mow HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE ization authorizes appropriations for the con- lawns, drive trucks, work in garment linen fac- OF HAWAII tinued research and development of EMB001, tories, and serve food in restaurants that I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a novel treatment for Post Traumatic Stress would consider an employee; nonetheless, Disorder. The Biomedical Research Founda- these hardworking individuals are exploited Wednesday, May 21, 2008 tion in collaboration with Embera Neuro Thera- and misclassified by their employers seeking Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Madam Speaker, I rise peutics, Inc. (Shreveport, LA) are seeking fed- to evade paying taxes. If any American worker today to congratulate the nine drug courts in eral assistance to develop a collaborative re- is told what to do, when to do it, how much my State and around the country during Na- search plan with the Department of Defense to money they are going to make, what the work tional Drug Court Month. Over 2,100 drug test the effectiveness of EMB001 for treatment rules are, what they can and cannot do by courts in the United States provide an alter- of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their employer then the law should require native to incarceration for non-violent, drug-ad- related neuropsychiatric disorders. Cost break- they be classified as an employee and receive dicted offenders by combining intense judicial down: $850K Direct Costs associated with re- all of the benefits of the 40-hour work week, supervision, comprehensive substance abuse search initiative, $350K for Overhead/Per- as well as worker safety protections, pension and mental health treatment, random and fre- sonnel. and healthcare protections and other worker quent drug testing, incentives and sanctions,

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It will provide a means ment representatives, correctional representa- Border Patrol has grown to over 16,000 by which to gather field intelligence and trans- tives, pre-trial officers and probation officers agents stationed throughout the Nation’s mit this data back to the tactical operations that are involved in drug courts provide sub- southern, northern, and coastal borders. center, This project funding would be used to stance abusing offenders with the much-need- Guided by their national strategy, with the build a military ATV vehicle and C4 module ed chance at long-term recovery and produc- proper mix of manpower, technology, and in- and has already received $500,000 in funding tive lifestyles. frastructure, the Border Patrol’s primary goal is from SOCOM. I have seen firsthand the impact of the drug to gain and maintain operational control of our Description of matching funds: Alkan Shel- courts in my State, where drug court programs borders. Agents protect and defend the United ter, LLC will contribute internal R&D in the have enhanced public safety, saved taxpayer States by preventing the smuggling of illicit amount of $100,000. dollars and, most importantly, saved lives. materials, and surreptitious entry of persons Authorized Amount: $2,000,000.00. Since opening their doors, Hawaii’s drug into the United States. Last year alone, the Project Name: EMI Hardened Expandable courts have graduated over 840 adult clients, Border Patrol arrested over 876,000 persons Shelter. 180 family clients, and 81 juvenile clients illegally entering or already present in the Detailed Finance Plan: statewide. During fiscal year 2006, the recidi- United States, and seized over 1.8 million Phase 1: $300,000 Engineering; $200,000 vism rate for adult graduates was a mere 8 pounds of marijuana and 14,000 pounds of Testing; $150,000 Materials. percent. For juvenile clients the recidivism rate cocaine. Phase 2: $200,000 Engineering; $300,000 was 13 percent. Family drug court clients ex- Today, the Border Patrol uses state of the Testing; $400,000 Expandable Shelter. perienced no recidivism whatsoever in 2006. art technologies to aid in the performance of Phase 3: $150,000 Engineering; $300,000 As we face a growing population of drug-ad- their duties. Infrared cameras, remote video Testing. dicted offenders in the American justice sys- surveillance, unattended underground sensors, f tem, we must expand our efforts to bring treat- and ground radar support their national strat- ment to a larger number of those in need. Ac- egy. Their special response teams and tactical EARMARK DECLARATION cording to a recent study by the Urban Re- units are specially trained for domestic and search Institute’s Justice Policy Center, ap- international emergencies and they have HON. DUNCAN HUNTER proximately 1.5 million drug-involved offenders search, trauma, and rescue teams that provide OF CALIFORNIA should be diverted to drug court, which would humanitarian and rescue capabilities and per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generate $46 billion in savings to American form countless rescues each year. The Border Wednesday, May 21, 2008 taxpayers. Armed with our existing research Patrol’s mission is also supported by air and that drug courts work, reduce recidivism, and marine assets and personnel from CBP Air Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I submit the save lives and money, we must work on tak- and Marine. following: ing drug courts to scale. Before coming to Congress, I was honored Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN If society is truly going to save the lives of to serve as a Border Patrol agent for 261⁄2 HUNTER. the addicted, break the familial cycle of addic- years, of which 13 were spent as sector chief Bill Number: H.R. 5658. tion for future generations, have a substantial in McAllen and, then, in my home district of El Account: Shipbuilding & Conversion, Navy. impact on associated crime, child abuse and Paso, Texas. My time in the Border Patrol Legal Name of Requesting Entity: PMS 450, neglect, reduce poverty, alleviate the over-reli- gave me firsthand knowledge of the vigilance Virginia Class Submarine Program. ance on incarceration for the addicted, and re- and dedication that are constantly required of Address of Requesting Entity: Washington duce many of the public health consequences these agents. The task of protecting our Na- Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. in the United States, drug courts must be tion’s borders is no small charge. Description of Request: Adds $422 million in taken to scale. There is no greater opportunity Sadly, over the years, the Border Patrol has additional advanced procurement funding for for systemic social change in the American lost 105 men and women who courageously the VIRGINIA Class submarine program. The justice system. There is no greater opportunity served our country. Let us take a moment to Navy has a projected shortfall of 7 attack sub- to heal families and communities. remember these brave men and women and marines beginning in fiscal year 2028. The Again, congratulations to the dedicated drug honor their sacrifice. provision of advanced procurement in fiscal court professionals and graduates from Hawaii The Border Patrol lives by their motto year 2009 would allow the Navy to accelerate and around the country on a job well done. ‘‘Honor First’’; so today. I ask that we honor procurement of 2 submarines per year begin- f the men and women in green for the work ning in fiscal year 2010, potentially decreasing they have done and the sacrifices they have the shortfall to 6 SSNs. ‘‘HONOR FIRST:’’ COMMEMORATING made. Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN THE 84TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE f HUNTER. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOR- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. DER PATROL EARMARK DECLARATION Account: Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund. HON. SILVESTRE REYES HON. DON YOUNG Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sierra OF TEXAS OF ALASKA Nevada. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Requesting Entity: Hagerstown, MD. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Description of Request: Provide $50 million Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise to com- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I for the rapid fielding of additional Aerial Re- memorate the 84th birthday of the United submit the following: Bill Number: H.R. 5658, connaissance Multi-Sensor Platforms for tac- States Border Patrol. Navy, RDT&E, Line 181, PE # 0206623M. tical operations in OIF and OEF. Next Wednesday, May 28, 2008, we will be Legal name and address of entity receiving Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN commemorating the establishment of the earmark: Alkan Shelters, LLC, 1701 S. HUNTER. United States Border Patrol, which began as Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. the Patrol Inspectors in El Paso, Texas. The Description of how the money will be spent Account: Research, Development, Test & Border Patrol began under the Bureau of Im- and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is Evaluation, Navy. migration, then became a part of the Immigra- justified: In an effort to support the needs of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 Com- tion and Naturalization Service. Since the cre- the Special Operations Community with regard munications, San Diego, CA; MBDA, Los An- ation of the Department of Homeland Security to establishing remote area communications geles, CA; Raytheon, Tucson, AZ; Boeing, St, in 2003, the Border Patrol has become an in- and intelligence, Alkan has designed a C4 Louis, MO.

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Phase II to begin September curity initiative and makes for more efficient $2 million in supplemental funding, ready to be 2008 will study best material approach, and effective use of the National Guardsmen turned into an operational capability. conops and system architecture refinement, deployed in support of Operation Jump Start. Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN and a comprehensive risk assessment leading $5 million will continue work on the 14-mile HUNTER. to a preferred system concept with a flyaway Border Infrastructure near San Diego, CA. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. cost of less than $250 thousand. The results Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Account: Research, Development, Test & from the Phase I and Phase II study will sup- HUNTER. Evaluation, Navy. port the development of an ICD leading to a Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San new start program in 2010 with a 2016 first ar- Account: Research, Development, Test & Diego DEFCOMM. ticle delivery. An additional $15 million will Evaluation, Navy. Address of Requesting Entity: 1870 Cordell support the Phase II contracts. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Informa- Court, Suite 208; El Cajon, CA 92020. Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN tion Systems Laboratories. Description of Request: JIST–NET will pro- HUNTER. Address of Requesting Entity: 10140 Barnes vide the warfighter with an integrated and sin- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Canyon Road; San Diego, CA. gle pane-of-glass planning and situational Account: Research, Development, Test & Description of Request: The Tactical E-Field awareness system for satellite communica- Evaluation, Navy. Buoy program will develop an affordable ASW tions (SATCOM) and network communica- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 Com- buoy that is capable of detecting challenging tions. $6 million will allow SATCOM to move munications. targets in acoustically difficult littoral environ- forward and operationally field JIST–NET in Address of Requesting Entity: 9925 Carroll ments and is compatible with existing Navy next 6 to 9 months. Canyon Road; San Diego, CA. 92131. air-deployed systems. $7 million in FY09 will Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Description of Request: The SEA FIGHTER fabricate and ocean test the performance of a HUNTER. program provides a low cost, low risk, high cluster-type array of small E-sensors against a Bill Number: H.R. 5658. payoff pathway for rapidly transitioning SEA submarine target. Account: Other Procurement, Air Force. FIGHTER into an operationally deployable Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Telos asset as well as demonstrating trans- HUNTER. Corporation. formational and highly survivable persistent Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Address of Requesting Entity: 19886 surveillance capabilities in ungoverned and Account: Research, Development, Test & Ashburn Road; Ashburn, VA. denied areas that can be applied to current Evaluation, Army. Description of Request: $3.5 million will pro- and future Naval Littoral and USCG Maritime Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Allermed vide a communication system to the 147th vessels. A funding level of $10 million for FY Laboratories, Inc. Combat Communications Squadron in San 2009 is required to upgrade the ship mast Address of Requesting Entity: 7203 Convoy Diego, CA to improve wartime readiness lev- structure, and for enhanced active and pas- Court; San Diego, CA 92111. els and provide for a robust capability during sive survivability system modifications, HVAC, Description of Request: The Leishmania a potential disaster. pilot house armor, weather tight mezzanine Skin Test will provide a tool for military physi- Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN heavy curtain, upgraded ramp cradle system, cians to screen service personnel prior to and HUNTER. four face SATCOM, surveillance and naviga- after deployment to endemic regions, prevent Bill Number: H.R. 5658. tion systems, DCGS–N build-out, C4ISR in- contamination of the blood supply by identi- Account: Research, Development, Test & stallation, and integration and testing. fying persons who should not become donors, Evaluation, Air Force. Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN and identify and provide definitive care to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: HUNTER. service members infected with the parasite. SpaceDev, Inc. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Address of Requesting Entity: 13855 Stowe Account: Research, Development, Test & $1.5 million in FY09 funding will plan and exe- Drive; Poway, CA. Evaluation, Navy. cute a phase III clinical trial. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Torrey Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Description of Request: Hybrid Sounding Pines Logic. HUNTER. Rocket will benefit the nation’s defense Address of Requesting Entity: 12651 High Bill Number: H.R. 5658. through the accomplishment of designing and Bluff Drive; San Diego, CA. Account: Research, Development, Test & fabricating a new propulsion design that pro- Description of Request: The Navy’s need for Evaluation, Army. vides safe and environmentally friendly launch a secure non-RF alternative to radio commu- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Trex En- services for small payloads. $2 million will nication is well known. The need arises from terprises. complete flight article design, complete three operational scenarios, such as Underway Re- Address of Requesting Entity: 7203 Convoy heavy motor ground test firings, selection and plenishment, where vessels are unable to use Court; San Diego, CA 92111. preparation of a suitable launch site, complete radios due to RF jammers, EMCON condi- Description of Request: An unacceptable first flight article, and the demonstration flight. tions, the presence of IEDs, and the need for number of aircraft accidents involving all cat- Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN a secure communication system that has a egory Army helicopters conducting combat op- HUNTER. low probability of interception and detection. erations in Afghanistan and Iraq have been Bill Number: H.R. 5658. $2 million to the IR LED Free Space Optics caused by the brownout phenomenon. $4.5 Account: Research, Development, Test & Communications Advancement program will million will continue development & testing of Evaluation, Navy. allow the program to advance LightSpeed the Brownout Situational Awareness Sensor, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: East technology, which is a proven, tested and specifically, to increase operating range and County Economic Development Council. fielded technology based on IR LED Free field of view; harden modular components; Address of Requesting Entity: 1870 Cordell Space Optics (FSO) concepts. The funding and, integrate the system platform. Court, Suite 202; El Cajon, CA. will enable the advancement of the tech- Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Description of Request: The Connectory, a nology’s size, weight, power, distance and HUNTER. proven business-to-business database, lets bandwidth for the Navy’s use in Special Oper- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. DoD compare and analyze objectively capa- ations and general services communities. Account: Other Procurement, Navy. bilities across the industrial base to address Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Legal Name of Requesting Entity: IBM. warfighter requirements, particularly limited HUNTER. Address of Requesting Entity: 4600 La Jolla production items. $1.3 million will expand the Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Village Drive #300; San Diego, CA. number of California companies profiled. Account: Procurement, Defense-Wide. Description of Request: SSC–SD has devel- Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California oped algorithms that are extremely complex HUNTER. National Guard. and computationally intensive on the High Per- Bill Number: H.R. 5658.

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He served as president of the Amer- championship. As Coach Sackmann said, ‘‘It telligent Task Assignment & Readiness ican Jewish Historical Society from 2003 to was an incredible year. They deserve to win; (SITAR) will support accurate, predictive 21st 2007 and is now its chairman. He is a mem- they have worked so hard for four years.’’ We century readiness models. $3 million will en- ber of the advisory councils for Princeton Uni- heartily agree with this assessment. hance the SITAR program. versity’s History and Judaic Studies Depart- f Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN ments. He is also a vice chairman of the EARMARK DECLARATION HUNTER. American Antiquarian Society and is a board Bill Number: H.R. 5658. member of the New York Historical Society. In Account: Research, Development, Test & other areas, he is a chair of the United Neigh- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Evaluation, Navy. borhood Houses of New York and a member OF NEW JERSEY Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Surface of the executive committee of New York Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Optics Corporation. versity School of Medicine. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Address of Requesting Entity: 11555 Ran- Mr. Lapidus has balanced his distinguished cho Bernardo Road; San Diego, CA. career and philanthropic work with an equally Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, in Description of Request: $3 million for the impressive family life. He and his wife, Ruth, compliance with new ‘‘earmark’’ disclosure Real-Time Hyperspectral Targeting Sensor will live in Harrison, New York. They have three procedures adopted by the House Republican be used to miniaturize a small, low cost Hyper married children—Gail, Janet and Roy—and Conference, I hereby provide the following in- Sensor integrated with GPS location data and six grandchildren—Sara, Eric, Kate, Henry, formation regarding a request for funding I real time processing capability. Jessica, and Zack. An avid skier, Sidney also made of the House Armed Services Com- mittee for inclusion in H.R. 5658, the National Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN collects British and American books about pol- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year HUNTER.. itics and economics from the 17th and 18th Bill Number: H.R. 5658. centuries. 2009. Specifically, the project will be included in Account: Procurement of Ammunition, Air Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize Title 1, Military Construction—Army. Force. my good friend Mr. Sidney Lapidus for a suc- H.R. 5658 includes $10,791 million for Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Boeing, cessful career in finance and unparalleled de- Phase 1 of the Ballistic Evaluation Facility Corp. votion to charitable causes. I urge my col- (66725) in the Fiscal Year 2009 National De- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 516; leagues to join me in honoring his tremendous fense Authorization Act. The entity to receive St. Louis, MO. accomplishments. the funding for this project is the United States Description of Request: $40 million will pro- f cure additional Joint Direct Attack Munition Army, specifically the Armament Research De- kits. This funding was the #12 priority on the PINECREST WINS AT PINEHURST velopment and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Air Forces Unfunded Requirements. located at Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, New Jersey, 07806–5000. Requesting Member: Congressman DUNCAN HON. HOWARD COBLE The actual design and construction will be HUNTER. OF NORTH CAROLINA executed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Research, Development, Test & neers. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The funding will be used for planning, de- Evaluation, Army. sign and construction of a state-of-the-art Bal- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Skybuilt. Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of listic Experimentation Facility (BEF) for Large Address of Requesting Entity: 4449 N. 38th the citizens of the Sixth District of North Caro- Caliber Armaments at Picatinny Arsenal. This Street; Arlington, VA. lina, we wish to congratulate the golf team of process will produce a one-of-kind research Description of Request: $2 million will be Pinecrest High School for winning the North and testing facility which will reduce Army’s used to fund an existing Army effort for RDTE Carolina 4–A golf championship. That’s ex- operational overhead and maintenance costs and field testing of solar power at forward op- actly what they did on Tuesday, May 15, and improve safety for Army employees. The erating bases. 2008. The team was led by seniors Jack use of U.S. taxpayer funding is justified be- f Fields, Russell Burke, Patrick Barrett, and John Gillespie. They were joined by junior cause this construction will provide near-term TRIBUTE TO MR. SIDNEY LAPIDUS Justin Evans and sophomore Sam Packard. and long-range benefits to the joint Only the top six golfers on each team qualified warfighter—Army, Marines, Navy and Air HON. NITA M. LOWEY for the championship match. Force. The championship, which was won at Pine- As this funding will be provided to the OF NEW YORK United States Army, the requirement of match- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hurst #6, culminated an outstanding season for the Patriots, who were led by Head Coach ing funds is not applicable. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Sandy Sackmann. She had already won a f Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today state championship with the women’s team on EARMARK DECLARATION to recognize the accomplishments of Mr. Sid- the same golf course. Now Coach Sackmann ney Lapidus and to congratulate him on re- has accomplished the same feat with the men. ceiving the Emma Lazarus Statue of Liberty The match started slowly on Monday. Bad HON. PETER T. KING OF NEW YORK Award. Mr. Lapidus’ deep commitment to the weather and strong winds influenced the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Jewish Historical Society has en- day’s result. Although they finished nine sured that its collection is preserved and ex- strokes behind the leader, the Patriots never Wednesday, May 21, 2008 panded for generations to come. played themselves out of contention. The con- Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, I A graduate of Princeton University and Co- ditions on the second day were better, which submit the following: lumbia University Law School, Sidney began allowed Pinecrest to play up to its full capabili- Requesting Member: Congressman PETER his career as an attorney with the Securities ties. T. KING. and Exchange Commission in New York. Cur- While they could not play in the champion- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. rently, he serves as a managing director and ship match, the other members of the Account: Military Construction, Air National senior advisor at Warburg Pincus LLC, one of Pinecrest golf team were instrumental in as- Guard. the country’s leading private equity firms. Sid- sisting the school on its way to the title. The Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New York ney also serves on the Boards of Directors of other members of the squad were junior Pete National Guard.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.000 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10942 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 Address of Requesting Entity: 330 Old Address of Requesting Entity: 1966E search conducted by the Army in 2006 and Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110. Broadhollow Road, E. Farmingdale, NY 2007 has identified a candidate commercial Description of Request: $7.5 million will be 11735. technology that can be integrated into the used to construct Phase II of the Pararescue Description of Request: $3 million will be BRAMA baseline to meet the CONOPS and Facility. The use of taxpayer dollars is justified used to sustain production and enable the speed up the collection process. because The Francis Gabreski Air National timely instillation of JP–5 Electric Valve Opera- BRAMA has demonstrated its usefulness to Guard Base improves pararescue operations tors (EVOs) on CVN aircraft carrier aviation commanders, planners, and security forces by and survival equipment functions on Long Is- fueling systems. The use of taxpayer funds is employing full-dimensional display technology land. justified because it will improve the safety and to visualize, analyze and remediate blast ef- Requesting Member: Congressman PETER reliability of carrier fuel system operations. fects generated by DoD-approved blast mod- T. KING. Requesting Member: Congressman PETER els. BRAMA-E will extend that capability by Bill Number: H.R. 5658. T. KING. simplifying the case of use and helping the Account: RDT&E, Army, Medical Tech- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Army meet its goal to field a unit level Capa- nology. Account: RDT&E, Navy (Marine Corps), bilities Based Assessment (CBA) tool. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University USMS Advanced Technology Demonstration. Description of matching funds: Not Applica- of Notre Dame. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: American ble. Address of Requesting Entity: 403 E. Madi- Defense Systems, Inc. Authorized Amount: $4,000,000. son, South Bend, IN 46617. Address of Requesting Entity: 230 Duffy Av- Project Name: Blast and Damage Assess- Description of Request: $1 million will be enue, Hicksville, NY 11801. ment Risk Analysis and Mitigation Applica- used to improve the diagnosis, evidence Description of Request: $1.5 million will be tion—Enhancements (BRAMA–E). based treatment, and prevention of depression used to develop a new ballistic helmet for the Funding Source: Army, RDT&E, Line 177, and other mental disorders among members warfighter, capable of defeating a standard PE # 0305208A (Distributed Common Ground/ of the military. The use of taxpayer dollars is AK–47, 7.62x39mm mild steel core round to Surface Systems). justified because this project will implement replace the current helmet. The use of tax- Detailed Finance Plan: $200,000 Systems programs recommended by the Department of payer funds is justified because this new hel- Engineering; $200,000 Immersive Camera Defense Task Force on Mental Health 2007 met will help to increase the safety of our Systems; $400,000 Automate Dense Urban Report ‘‘An Achievable Vision.’’ troops by reducing the number of helmet pen- Environment Creation from Immersive Media; Requesting Member: Congressman PETER etrations caused by the most common theater $600,000 GIS Database and Blast Analysis In- T. KING. round. tegration; $500,000 Develop User Interface Workflow for Plume Modeling with GIS; Bill Number: H.R. 5658. f Account: RDT&E, Army, Medical Advanced $1,000,000 Plume Dispersion Model Integra- Technology. EARMARK DECLARATION tion and Plume Analysis; $600,000 Advanced Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New York Blast Analysis support for DoD and Homeland University Medical Center. HON. DON YOUNG Security; $250,000 Base Data Collection and Delivery; $250,000 Training Sessions, Sup- Address of Requesting Entity: 550 1st Ave- OF ALASKA port, and Webinars. nue, New York, NY 10016. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: $2 million will be f Wednesday, May 21, 2008 used to expand the space capacity of the INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION emergency department. The use of taxpayer Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I COMMEMORATING OHIO’S ‘‘THINK funds is justified because it will enhance the submit the following: OUTSIDE THE STIGMA CAM- ability for medical personnel to diagnose and Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Army, RDT&E, Line PAIGN’’ treat patients during a national disaster, local 177, PE # 0305208A (Distributed Common emergency, or other public health crisis in Ground/Surface Systems). Lower Manhattan. Legal name and address of entity receiving HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE OF OHIO Requesting Member: Congressman PETER earmark: Army Battle Command Battle Lab- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES T. KING. oratory, Mr. Jason Denno, Deputy Director, Ft. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Huachuca. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Account: RDT&E, Navy, University Re- Description of how the money will be spent Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker, mental health search Initiatives. and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is and substance abuse are an unfortunate re- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Webb In- justified: (BRAMA-E) is a critical decision and ality in my home State of Ohio. Studies sug- stitute. training aid for commanders and operators to gest that nearly 1 in 5 Ohioans experience Address of Requesting Entity: 298 Crescent use in support of military operations on urban- some mental illness or emotional disturbance Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. ized terrain (MOUT). BRAMA is an integrated each year, while another 910,000 suffered Description of Request: $7 million will be collection, planning, and course of action sys- from substance abuse problems in 2006. used to construct a ship model testing facility tem. It integrates existing US Army developed Given that these afflictions hurt not only those at Webb Institute. This use of taxpayer funds blast modeling software with a state of the art who suffer from them but their friends and is justified because the Navy currently faces a 4D (Lat, Long, Alt, and Time) visualization family, these numbers are truly a grave chal- shortage of graduates who are educated in front end. It is used by the Army to simulate lenge for my state. the design of hulls and internal marine engi- blast analysis and vulnerability assessments. Perhaps the most difficult aspect of these ill- neering systems. Webb Institute is one of only BRAMA provides decision support for anti- nesses to combat is the stigma of mental ill- two civilian schools in the country to provide a terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) and critical ness. A lack of understanding of these ill- naval architecture/marine engineering double infrastructure protection (CIP). BRAMA is a nesses perpetrates deep into many of our degree program. Construction of a model test royalty-free tool and requires minimal training. communities, preventing those who need help facility will provide undergraduate research ap- It leverages previous US Army and US Air the most from seeking it out of fear of losing plicable to new hull forms the Navy is devel- Force—force/facility protection R&D efforts. their family and loved ones. As a result, oping or fielding. This will assist the Navy by Starting in 2007, the BRAMA capability—along 236,000 Ohioans failed to seek treatment for increasing the number of graduating students with training—has been provided to active mental illness in 2006, and 695,000 opted not who will be educated to work on Navy pro- duty Army, Homeland Security and National to seek support for alcohol use. grams. Guard representatives from 7 states. The US In honor of Mental Health Awareness Requesting Member: Congressman PETER Army CONOPS for Force Protection highlights Month, I introduced a resolution commemo- T. KING. the need for a Capabilities Based Assessment rating the work of the Ohio Department of Bill Number: H.R. 5658. (CBA) tool. Additionally, user feedback post- Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Al- Account: Other Procurement, Navy. delivery on BRAMA specifically asks for en- cohol and Drug Addition Services for its work Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Curtiss- hancements on the speed at which facility in combating the negative stigma of mental ill- Wright Flow Control Corporation. data can he generated and visualized. Re- ness. In October 2007, ODMH and ODADAS

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But then the tug of international develop- PUBLIC SERVICE—FOR ED AND The battle against mental health disorders ment work struck again. Jan and Ed went off JAN SLEVIN and drug and alcohol addiction will be a to the Philippines in 1984 with Peace Corps, lengthy one. I am pleased that my home state where Ed directed a contingent of 350 volun- is taking important steps to battle the stigma HON. JERRY LEWIS teers. Jan began four years of community attached with these challenges. OF CALIFORNIA health work throughout the poverty stricken f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES barrios of Manila establishing baby clinics and Thursday, May 22, 2008 organizing privileged Filipinos to join her quest THE DEDICATION OF HARVEY for improving the life of their country folk. MILK STATUE Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I am joining together with my friend and col- 1988 saw them again return to Washington league, KEN CALVERT, in celebrating the lives and the Peace Corps headquarters; Ed as an HON. NANCY PELOSI of some truly remarkable people. associate director of volunteer recruitment and OF CALIFORNIA Fifty years ago, their life decisions seemed selection; Jan leading the medical division’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES simple. health clearance and pre-departure health Thursday, May 22, 2008 The couple was planning their marriage. It briefing for volunteer service. was 1957 and a year away from their wed- Ms. PELOSI. Today, a statue of San Fran- Ed then went to Capitol Hill as executive di- ding—June 21, 1958—at the San Luis Obispo cisco Supervisor Harvey Milk will be unveiled rector to the House Republican Conference Catholic Mission de Tolosa. under the leadership of Conference Chairman at City Hall in San Francisco. It is fitting that They talked about the family they would on the occasion of his 78th birthday, San Congressman JERRY LEWIS and then on to have; the careers—she in health; he in public serve as Chief of Staff to Congressman KEN Franciscans will gather to pay tribute to Har- affairs; how the San Francisco area—the vey Milk’s life and work at City Hall, where he CALVERT. City—would be their habitat—history, family, Ten years ago this traveling couple came served San Francisco and so tragically lost his relatives. Where else would one want to set- life 30 years ago. home. Home to their beloved grandchildren tle? Cameron, Mikaela, Brian, Nathan, Jana and Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man Now—50 years later, looking back—it was elected to any significant political office in our Casey—and their daughters. Home to their simple, but different. Janet Amelia Janolis and family, relatives and friends. history. This memorial will be the first such Edward Joseph Slevin—Jan and Ed—lived, And yet they spent their life always being tribute to an LGBT leader to be placed in a worked or traveled in over 50 countries; home. seat of government in the United States. worked in each of California’s 58 counties, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Fran- and lived for 15 years in Washington, DC., Regardless of their address, the constant in cisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. A year Los Angeles, and San Francisco, before re- their life has been not only their commitment later, in one of the darkest weeks of San Fran- turning home—to Novato, California. to help improve and contribute to the life of cisco’s history, Supervisor Milk and our be- The series of adventures and challenges fo- others but to each other. These past 50 years loved Mayor George Moscone were assas- cused on commitment and dedication to their reflects the love and respect Jan and Ed have sinated by Supervisor Dan White. ideals while giving birth to five children. To- for each other. They have been and will al- Harvey Milk was a San Francisco hero, a gether they raised four wonderful, loving ways be lifelong partners, lovers, friends and champion of human rights and symbol to the daughters and suffered the loss of their final adventurers. world for LGBT civil rights. His political career newborn, Peter, to heart disease. And for this we salute them. was dedicated to shattering the silence of gay Jan, with her RN degree from San Jose America. He firmly believed that the only way Hospital, worked in hospitals in San Luis f for gays to break down homophobia was to in- Obispo and Los Angeles, and then took a res- crease their visibility and irrevocably enter the pite from nursing following the birth of HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- consciousness of our Nation. Jeanne—followed by Cammie, Maureen and TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT A popular neighborhood merchant and activ- Jill over the next six years. ELIZABETH BREAZILE ist, Harvey Milk became a great progressive Ed graduated from Cal Poly and went on to leader who transformed San Francisco polit- a post-graduate Coro Foundation fellowship in HON. JOHN R. CARTER ical life and social culture for all time. He pio- public affairs, served as state director of the OF TEXAS neered an open, participatory government ac- California GOP and worked in Republican po- cessible to all, especially those who had never litical campaigns throughout California for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before been engaged. For the first time, neigh- most of the 1960s. Thursday, May 22, 2008 borhood and ethnic community activists and Once life had mellowed a bit, and the chil- openly gay men and lesbians were appointed dren were in school, a different path opened Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like to positions of power and authority. He was a and the Slevin family joined the Peace Corps. to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- passionate advocate for seniors, and his pop- 1969 saw them moving to Western Samoa cesses and achievements of Elizabeth ulist agenda encompassed the needs of all of where Ed was country director to 55 volun- Breazile, who has received the Congressional San Francisco’s minorities. teers while Jan volunteered teaching commu- Certificate of Merit award at Stony Point High Last week’s California Supreme Court deci- nity health and homemaking projects around School in Round Rock, Texas. Elizabeth has sion to strike the ban on gay marriage is a the island. shown exceptional leadership qualities through testament to Harvey Milk’s enduring legacy. It A promotion to Peace Corps country direc- her involvement in numerous activities which is a significant milestone for which all Califor- tor in Malaysia led the family to Kuala Lumpur makes her a great candidate for this award. nians can take pride, and one we would not and an 18-month stint before relocating to Elizabeth is very involved in theatre at her have reached without the courage and dedica- Washington DC. Jan resumed her nursing as school and has had 9 performances in 2 tion of Harvey Milk and many LGBT leaders a specialist in infection control gaining post- years. She also is involved in film productions after him. graduate status at the Washington Hospital and has been in Pre-AP and Advanced Place- Harvey Milk did not live to see the immeas- Center. Ed continued with Peace Corps as a ment courses all 4 years of high school. urable and global ramifications of his life. He regional director for 22 countries in North Afri- I congratulate Elizabeth Breazile for her continues to inspire us to strive for a society ca, near East, Asia and the Pacific. achievements in school and in her community that honors his values of unlimited and equal 1976 saw the Slevin’s return to Novato; Jan and am proud to represent such talented and opportunities for all our citizens. His legacy to nursing at Novato Community Hospital and dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.000 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10944 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 EARMARK-DECLARATION as mayor, she has provided thoughtful leader- thorization and Lease Act (H.R. 5856) author- ship for the city in extensive redevelopment izes vital improvement and expansions to VA HON. GREG WALDEN projects, stormwater remediation, and infra- hospitals and clinics around the country. OF OREGON structure planning and maintenance, all ac- According to the 2007 National Survey on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complished through energizing citizens and Drug Use and Health, approximately 1.9 mil- businesses through public processes. Mayor lion veterans suffer from diagnosable sub- Thursday, May 22, 2008 McConwell has also been a leader in the Kan- stance abuse. The Veterans Substance Use Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam Speaker, sas City areas in promoting sustainability Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R. consistent with the House Republican Leader- issues not only in Mission, but throughout the 5554) funds drug screening, detoxification, re- ship’s policy on earmarks, to the best of my region. She spearheaded the Kansas City lapse prevention and counseling for veterans. knowledge this request (1) is not directed to Area Mayors Sustainability and Climate Pro- It also creates an online pilot program that an entity or program that will be named after tection Conference in November 2007, which provides treatment to Iraq and Afghanistan a sitting Member of Congress; and (2) is not set the national record for the most mayors to war veterans for substance abuse. intended to be used by an entity to secure sign the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Finally, the Veterans Benefits Awareness funds for other entities unless the use of fund- Protection Agreement for a region in a single Act (H.R. 3681) helps veterans and their fami- ing is consistent with the specified purpose of day. lies learn about available government serv- the earmark. As required by earmark stand- Currently, Mayor McConwell is active in a ices. The VA will now be able to advertise in ards adopted by the House Republican Con- variety of community and professional asso- the national media in order to reach out to ference, I submit to the House an explanation ciations, including: Vice Chair of the Johnson/ more veterans about homeless assistance, and justification of this funding in an effort to Wyandotte Counties Council of Mayors: Co- healthcare benefits, mental health services, provide as much public disclosure and trans- chair, Mid America Regional Council First educational and vocational opportunities, and parency as possible on congressionally di- Suburbs Coalition; Vice-chair, National League other benefits. rected funding and earmarks. I hereby submit of Cities First Tier Suburbs Steering Com- I want to thank Speaker PELOSI, Chairman the following information on a project I re- mittee; National League of Cities Community FILNER, and my colleagues for passing these quested and the House Armed Services Com- and Economic Development Steering Com- important and vital bills to help veterans and mittee included in H.R. 5658, the Duncan mittee; Leadership Kansas Class of 2008; their families. Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of Shawnee Mission School District Committee f Fiscal Year 2009. for Excellence; United Community Services Account: Department of Energy (DOE); Board Member; Northeast Johnson County EARMARK DECLARATION Other. Chamber of Commerce; Shawnee Mission Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. De- North Parent Teacher Student Association; HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF partment of Energy. and Boy Scouts of America. OF MISSOURI Address of Requesting Entity: U.S. Depart- Madam Speaker, I know that all members of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, the House of Representatives join with me in Thursday, May 22, 2008 SW, Washington, D.C. 20585. commending Mayor Laura McConwell on this Description of Project: The $10 million pro- well deserved recognition. I am proud to have Mr. HULSHOF. Madam Speaker, I submit grammatic increase provided for in the bill will her as a constituent in the Third Congres- the following: be used for the U.S. Department of Energy’s sional District of Kansas and I am proud to Requesting Member: Congressman KENNY Environmental Management program at the represent the City of Mission and all other HULSHOF. Hanford Site located in Washington state in communities within our congressional district. Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Duncan Hunter Na- Fiscal Year 2009. The federal government has f tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal a legal and moral obligation to cleanup the Year 2009. massive wastes and contamination it created VETERANS BILLS Account: Research, Development, Test and at Hanford during the Manhattan Project, Evaluation (RDT&E), Aviation Advanced Tech- World War II and the Cold War. The over-500- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM nology. square-mile Hanford site is the world’s largest OF MINNESOTA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Westar and most complex environmental cleanup IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc., 4 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304–5685; On project, and the federal government must keep Thursday, May 22, 2008 its commitment to clean it up. No matching behalf of: Aeromechanics Division, AMSRD– funds are required. Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam AMR–AE–A, Aviation Engineering Directorate, f Speaker, next Monday our Nation celebrates Bldg 4488 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898–5000. Memorial Day. This holiday commemorates Address of Requesting Entity: Westar Aero- 2008 KANSAS MAYOR OF THE YEAR those members of the Armed Services that space & Defense Group, Inc., 4 Research LAURA MCCONWELL OF MISSION, have died while serving our country. There is Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304–5685; KS no better way to honor those fallen soldiers Aeromechanics Division, AMSRD–AMR–AE– than to take care of the veterans of today. The A, Aviation Engineering Directorate, Bldg HON. DENNIS MOORE 110th Congress has made the needs of vet- 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898–5000. OF KANSAS erans a priority and I rise in support of several Description of Request: To provide $10 mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pieces of veterans legislation that passed the lion in funding to continue the development of House of Representatives on May 20, 2008. integrated Aviation tools and provide this abil- Thursday, May 22, 2008 Too many veterans and their families suffer ity to all Army Aviation systems to include Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I economically as a result of injury or disability UH–60 series, OH–58D, AH–64D), Fixed Wing rise today to pay tribute to Mission, Kansas, that occurred during service. The Veterans and UAS systems. The complete integrated Mayor Laura McConwell, who recently was Cost of Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 5826) en- aviation solution includes implementing the named ‘‘Kansas Mayor of the Year’’ by the sures that veterans disability payments and automated maintenance test flight tool, auto- Kansas Mayors Association. dependency and indemnity compensation for mated weight and balance software, and inte- The Mayor of the Year award is based on veterans’ families keep up with inflation. gration with current logistics and Aviation Mis- leadership and contributions by the nominee in Those soldiers that are injured during war sion Planning systems. These products are ur- promoting intergovernmental relations and the deserve affordable and quality medical treat- gently needed by combat units in Operation impact of the nominee on his or her commu- ment when they return home. The Veterans Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Free- nity and its citizens. Mayor McConwell is one Emergency Care Fairness Act (H.R. 3819) al- dom, and will result in significant increases in of only a few Johnson County mayors to ever lows veterans to be reimbursed for receiving mission effectiveness and safety for our receive this honor. emergency treatment in non-Department of warfighters. These tools will be used by our Laura McConwell has served as the City of Veterans Affairs facilities. Also, the Depart- military’s aircraft operators to greatly improve Mission’s mayor since 2002. During her tenure ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Au- their effectiveness and situational awareness,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.000 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 23, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 10945 which will improve support to the warfighter These distinct questions are raised in my One issue has been the huge current ac- from materiel developers. mind by two important columns from Law- count deficits of the U.S. Yet these are at rence Summers (‘‘America needs to make a f last contracting, as export growth explodes new case for trade’’ on April 27 and ‘‘A strat- (see chart). egy to promote healthy globalisation’’ on THE CORRECT APPROACH TO On trade more narrowly, the basic point is GLOBALIZATION May 4). In these, Mr. Summers argues that the international economic policies of the well known: free trade is in the interests of U.S. need to be coupled more closely to the the country adopting the policy, unless it HON. BARNEY FRANK interests of its workers. Many Europeans has monopoly power. But—an important OF MASSACHUSETTS will concur. ‘‘but’’—the benefits and costs are likely to This is not to argue that the interests of be unevenly distributed. The latter is par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens of high-income countries are more ticularly likely for trade between rich and Thursday, May 22, 2008 important than those of others. On the con- trary, the view that increases in incomes of poor countries. Free movement of capital or Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam the poor offset equivalent losses for the rich labour may also harm important interest Speaker, the overriding economic issue con- is morally compelling. But politics is na- groups within a country even if it raises ag- fronting our country is the task of proceeding tional. Unless or until a global political com- gregate incomes. The freer movement be- with the increased globalization of the econ- munity emerges, politics will respond only comes, the harder it may also be to impose omy in a manner that promotes an equitable to perceptions of national interest. taxes and regulations on those able to move. So is the rising prosperity of China, India distribution of the benefits. For too many As Mr. Summers argues, it is hard for a de- years, until fairly recently, there was a con- and other emerging economies in the inter- ests of today’s high-income countries? The mocracy to proceed with policies that a large sensus supported by many in the academic correct answer to this is: not necessarily. It minority believes are against their interests. and business establishments that argued that would be absurd to pretend otherwise. If the fall-back position is not to be protec- concern about the distribution of the benefits The big advantages of the spread of pros- tionism, itself no more than an inefficient of globalization was unnecessary at best and perity include a wider distribution of innova- tax and subsidy programme, more creative disruptive at worst, and that if we simply pro- tion and bigger opportunities for profitable options must be chosen. The most obvious exchange. The rise of the U.S. brought such ceeded with greater openness, in trade, in the point, at least for the U.S. is the need to freeing of capital from any restraints, and in benefits to the U.K. Also valuable (though not certain) is greater political stability in shift the provision of security from employ- other ways, we would all be better off. previously impoverished countries. ers to the state. Corporate welfare states are It is now indisputable that this is not the The big disadvantage is greater competi- unsustainable in a dynamic and open econ- case, and that growth has proceeded in the tion for scarce resources. Power is a scarce omy. U.S.—and in some other parts of the world— resource: if country A has more, country B Yet if the U.S. is to have a more generous has less. Resources are also limited. If com- in recent years in a manner that has increased welfare state, including universal health pro- modity prices rise, the terms of trade (the both wealth and inequality. Of course it is the vision, as in every other high-income coun- case that in a capitalist system, some inequal- relative prices of exports and imports) of net importers will deteriorate: countries have to try, taxes will have to be raised. Indeed, they ity is necessary for the economy to function. sell more exports to obtain given imports. will have to be raised even to meet existing But we have seen inequality grow far beyond Since the end of 2001, U.S. terms of trade commitments. Mr. Summers argues, in re- what is either productive or, in the minds of have deteriorated by an eighth, as com- sponse, for international action against many of us, morally justifiable. Many of us modity prices have soared and the currency harmful tax competition, He argues, too, for have argued to people in the business com- devalued. This has turned an 18 per cent in- greater international agreement on regula- munity that the resentment that is being gen- crease in real gross domestic product be- tion. In some areas, notably finance, the lat- tween the last quarter of 2001 and the fourth erated—very legitimately—by this increased ter makes sense. But the view that the U.S. quarter of 2008 into a 16.4 per cent increase in inequality has become an obstacle to the real national income. The difference is not must obtain such agreements if it is to raise adoption of policies that they think are in our huge. But it is worth some $220bn in today’s some of the lowest levels of taxation and national interest. Many of us, including I be- dollars. So countries may indeed be harmed weakest regulation in the advanced world is lieve the leadership on economic issues of the by the prosperity of others. (See charts). unpersuasive. If Sweden’s taxes can be 56 per Democratic Party here in the House, believe The answer to this is: so what? As Willem cent of GDP, it is not tax competition that that we should proceed with globalization in a Buiter has pointed out (Economic Inter- keeps the U.S. at just 34 percent. The mobil- reasonable and orderly way, but accompanied nationalism 101, Maverecon, May 5), nothing ity of capital and people is an excuse, not a by policies that offset its tendencies to in- can be done to halt the diffusion of ‘‘knowl- justification, for low U.S. tax levels. edge, skills, technology, management sys- crease inequality, erode environmental stand- tems’’ and so forth. Or at least nothing ra- What is desperately needed is an honest de- ards, and promote reckless deregulation. Re- tional or decent can be done. Of course, the bate about these issues. Such a debate cently, former Treasury Secretary Larry Sum- U.S. could launch an unprovoked blockade or would, I believe, reach four fundamental con- mers wrote interesting articles in the Financial even war against China or India. To mention clusions. First, whether or not citizens of the Times strongly arguing that such a position is such ideas is to reveal their strategic and U.S. (or other high-income countries) wel- both necessary and achievable. In the Finan- moral bankruptcy. come it, the global spread of economic devel- The U.S. could, it is true, try to halt the cial Times of May 21, Martin Wolf, a very opment is ineluctable. Second, protection flow of ideas. The U.K. tried to halt the thoughtful economic commentator, makes a spread of technology to the U.S. in the early against imports is a costly and ineffective further important contribution to this debate. 19th century: it failed. The Chinese empire way of dealing with the consequences. Third, The movement from an unqualified cheer for once made it a capital crime to export silk- parties of the centre-left should argue for re- globalization without any concern for its nega- worms: that failed, too. Similarly, protec- distributing the spoils of globalisation, not tive consequences on substantial numbers of tionism against the emerging countries sacrificing them. Finally, a necessary condi- Americans to a thoughtful discussion of how to might slow their growth, but would not halt tion is higher taxation of the winners. But go forward with the economic integration of it. Yet it would guarantee a breakdown in the chief obstacle to that is a lack of domes- the world in a socially useful manner is a very international relations that threatened tic political will. Globalisation is not a rea- hopes of a peaceful future. son for low taxes, but an excuse. It should be welcome one. Martin Wolf’s contribution to To repeat, nothing can be done about the that debate in the Financial Times is therefore rise of emerging countries, as they follow the discarded. very important and I ask that it be printed lead of the west. What cannot be helped must Everybody should remember, above all, here. be accepted. This takes us to my second that the opening of the world economy is the [From the Financial Times, May 21, 2008] question. Given the rise of the emerging west’s greatest economic policy achieve- world, should the developed world limit the HOW TO PRESERVE THE OPEN ECONOMY AT A ment. It would be a tragedy if it were to turn globalisation of its own economies? Of TIME OF STRESS its back on the world when the rest of hu- course, so long as high-income countries de- manity is at last turning towards it. (By Martin Wolf) pend on imports of commodities, trade will Is the spread of prosperity in the interests be essential. Self-sufficiency is a mirage. It of citizens of today’s high-income countries? is a question rather of how much openness to Is globalisation of their economies in their trade and movement of capital and labour interest? there should be.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\E23MY8.000 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10946 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL activities which makes her a great candidate HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. VIC- INSTITUTES OF HEALTH for this award. TOR WESTPHALL AND MRS. Goli is involved in HOPE, a program that JEANNE WESTPHALL AND THEIR HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON mentors at-risk students, Student Council, Na- tional Honor Society, National Latin Society, CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NA- OF IDAHO TION’S VETERANS and the Green Club. She has also participated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in many community service projects outside of HON. TOM UDALL Thursday, May 22, 2008 school and has shown outstanding academic OF NEW MEXICO Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today performance during her high school career. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to call attention to a potentially serious liver I congratulate Goli Zarchi for her achieve- ments in school and in her community and am Thursday, May 22, 2008 disease that affects a growing number of young people in our society and to commend proud to represent such talented and dedi- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speak- an outstanding research program that the Na- cated people in the 31st District of Texas. er, I rise today to proudly introduce legislation tional Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and f in tribute to Dr. Victor Westphall and Mrs. Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a unit of the Na- WORKSITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Jeanne Westphall, who dedicated their lives to tional Institutes of Health, is conducting to ad- honoring the courage and sacrifice of their fall- dress it before it creates a major crisis for our en son, LT Victor David Westphall III, USMC, population. HON. ZACH WAMP and all Vietnam veterans. OF TENNESSEE I am referring to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Following the tragic deaths of their son and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Disease, NAFLD. While the name is unwieldy, 15 of his fellow Marines, on May 22, 1968, in Thursday, May 22, 2008 Vietnam—40 years ago today—Dr. and Mrs. the concerns are real. We are all aware of the Westphall led the Nation in memorializing all growing epidemic of obesity in young people Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker. I rise today in Vietnam veterans by building an enduring and the impact that this can have on in- support of worksite physical activity. On symbol of the tragedy of war. In late summer creased incidence of diabetes, heart disease, Wednesday, April 23rd, I had the distinct of 1968, the Westphalls began construction of and stroke. However, few of us realize that honor of opening a session on Capitol Hill that the Vietnam Veteran’s Peace and Brotherhood obese children often have fat buildup in their focused on the importance of worksite phys- Chapel in Angel Fire, New Mexico, in honor of livers. This can lead to cirrhosis, or scarring of ical activity and how such activity benefits indi- their son and his fallen comrades. The chapel the liver, and cause serious complications in viduals, society, our economy and our govern- was completed in 1971 and dedicated on May adolescence or young adulthood. ment. There were a number of congressional 22nd that same year—37 years ago today— The Liver Disease Research Branch at offices in attendance, but the session covered which was the third anniversary of David’s he- NIDDK has built a national network of re- such an important topic I wanted to share a bit roic death. Ultimately, it was the Westphall’s searchers focusing on Non-Alcoholic Fatty of it with my colleagues here today. hope that the memorial would serve as a Liver Disease, and they have assembled a The session, organized by the non-profit source of inspiration for all in pursuit of a database that includes information on more group, Partnership for Prevention, featured peaceful world. than 1,500 adults and children. In addition, speakers from the Center for Disease Control, At a time of political unrest in a deeply di- this network is doing a study in children that the National Coalition for Promoting Physical vided Nation, constructing the memorial was is expected to determine by next year whether Activity, the International Health, Racquet and not a popular idea, but Dr. and Mrs. Westphall sustained treatment with either metformin or Sportsclub Association and Erickson Commu- persevered. Their strength and courage tri- vitamin E improves the liver when compared nities. umphed in the face of financial difficulties by to a placebo. The results will help determine The reason for the session was simple— being the first to commemorate those who had treatment options for children with Fatty Liver obesity in this country is rising with nearly 67 suffered, and those who had died in the war. Disease. percent of all American adults being classified Needless to say, the chapel’s message has This is an important disease for which NIH as obese. Health care costs associated with since become widespread and its message is doing exactly what we would hope—ad- diseases in which obesity is a contributing fac- has been followed by many. The chapel is a dressing a major health issue before it be- tor are rising, with costs increasing over the place of peace and tranquility and has be- comes a national crisis. This is yet another ex- thirteen-year period from 1987 to 2000 by be- come a spiritual haven for reflection. Its doors ample of how our investment in this important tween 16 and 30 percent for such diseases as have never been locked, and for many it rep- agency today saves billions of dollars in future diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, cancer and resents serenity, nobility, and comfort for all. health care spending and prevents untold heart problems. Obesity costs employers more The memorial is recognized as a monument human suffering. than $117 billion annually in sick leave, med- of national significance and embodies the har- Madam Speaker, this research is one of ical costs, lost productivity and labor replace- mony and solace of Angel Fire’s landscape many examples underscoring the value of our ment costs. And the government spends more and New Mexico’s citizenry. The substantial fi- investment in biomedical research at the Na- combating these diseases through our federal nancial and emotional contributions made by tional Institutes of Health, and I trust that, like medical programs. Dr. and Mrs. Westphall represent their efforts me, my colleagues will recognize the positive Given how widespread and deeply dis- to honor all veterans and to properly memori- impact these advancements will have on the turbing this issue is, all of us have a role in alize the sacrifices made during the Vietnam health of our Nation. combating obesity. Individuals need to exer- war. In 2005, the David Westphall Veterans f cise more. Companies need to provide more Foundation donated the memorial to the State help for workplace fitness and we in govern- of New Mexico and it is now officially the Viet- HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- ment ought to both promote physical activity nam Veterans Memorial State Park—the only TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT and eliminate any barriers that might exist that State park in the United States dedicated sole- GOLI ZARCHI prevent that at the federal level. ly as a Vietnam veterans memorial. New Mex- The speakers addressed each of these ico State Parks plans to maintain and improve HON. JOHN R. CARTER issues, with many interesting and important the Memorial and stay true to its purpose as OF TEXAS facts, but the one that stuck out in my mind a place of healing and education. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a simple one. For every $ that a company The memorial plays a large role in helping invests in a workplace fitness program, it gets Thursday, May 22, 2008 to heal the wounds of the Vietnam war. It back $3.48 in reduced health care costs, lower helps bring us together not only to remember Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like worker absenteeism and increased produc- what occurred and what was lost, but also to to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- tivity. That is a great return on investment. It ensure that we do not forget. In keeping with cesses and achievements of Goli Zarchi, who is why so many companies have invested the traditions of all that Dr. Victor Westphall, has received the Congressional Certificate of heavily in workplace fitness. Mrs. Jeanne Westphall, their son, and their Merit award at McNeil High School in Austin, Sadly, we in Congress have not yet done family stood for, please join me in proudly rec- Texas. Goli has shown exceptional leadership our part. There are still too many barriers with- ognizing them with this legislation. qualities through her involvement in numerous in the federal legal code to the promotion of

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I and a number of my col- Power Electronics (P3E) at TTU has an oper- Force Base. leagues in the House, from both sides of the ating budget approximately of $3 million sup- Address of Requesting Entity: Dover, DE. aisle, support these bills and we are working ported almost exclusively by competitive Project Description: The current Delaware to get them enacted. Just as companies and grants from DOD and DOE laboratories and National Guard Information Operations Unit organizations like the ones at the briefing have relevant U.S. contractors. operates from a cramped, overloaded, inad- stepped up, I hope Congress will do the same. As a state-sponsored university, Texas Tech equate facility. Because of the specialized na- f will provide the required matching funds for ture of this new mission, there are no facilities the research to be conducted by this project. on the New Castle Air National Guard base IN RECOGNITION OF POPPY WEEK Justification for use of federal taxpayer dol- that can accommodate the unit. Without a new lars: This initiative will continue the work of the facility, the unit will not be capable of properly HON. JOE WILSON P3E Center to develop compact electro- training or supporting active combat missions OF CALIFORNIA magnetic radiation technology that will disrupt with respect to intelligence, surveillance, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES remote detonation electronics used in impro- reconnaissance. This project has been in- Thursday, May 22, 2008 vised roadside bombs and inner- city car- cluded in the President’s FY09 Budget Re- bombs. The Department of Defense’s Joint quest. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) is aware of Speaker, May 23rd through May 28th has f the P3E Center’s technology and has invited been designated Poppy Week by the Amer- the Center to submit an unsolicited proposal COMMEMORATING GERALD R. ican Legion and American Legion Auxiliary of for funding from JIEDDO, which is currently FORD South Carolina. I am grateful to have this op- pending. The P3E Center also receives sup- portunity to express my gratitude to the Amer- port from the Office of Naval Research. HON. MARY BONO MACK ican Legion and to our brave servicemembers In the past 10 years, the P3E Center has fo- OF CALIFORNIA they honor this week. cused its research in the areas of high power The Poppy is the official flower of the Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES microwave systems, explosively driven pulsed ican Legion. The flower symbolizes remem- Thursday, May 22, 2008 power, compact pulsed power and ultra high- brance and serves as a memorial for the power electronics. Much of this research has Mrs. BONO MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise brave men and women of our armed forces been sponsored by DOD and its agencies. today to honor President Gerald R. Ford and who have given their lives in defense of this These technologies have matured in the last I want to thank my 37 colleagues who have nation and our many freedoms. Since World few years to a point where system integration agreed to join me in naming a post office lo- War I, the Poppy Program has offered direct now is possible. A great push needs to be cated in Rancho Mirage, CA, in my district, as assistance to our veterans and their families. made in this area to allow these electric weap- the Gerald R. Ford Post Office. As this year’s Memorial Day approaches, I ons to reach the military now, where they are Many of my colleagues may know that want to commend the American Legion for clearly needed today. Funding from this initia- President Ford and his family resided in Ran- their hard work on behalf of our nation’s mili- tive will accelerate the P3E Center’s research cho Mirage for many years before his passing. tary. President Ford and former First Lady Betty The poppies that are distributed by the to allow the compact pulsed power technology to be fielded by the military in a shorter period Ford were active members of our local com- American Legion do more than just raise munity, generously contributing to the better- awareness. Through their tireless and coordi- of time. f ment of our residents with their involvement in nated efforts, the men and women of the charities and support for the successful Betty American Legion are able to raise valuable EARMARK DECLARATION Ford Center for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. charitable donations that can be used to in- Naming this post office near the Ford resi- crease awareness about the needs of our vet- HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE dence will not only celebrate President Ford’s erans and military families and even directly involvement in our community but will pay trib- assist those families and their loved ones who OF DELAWARE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ute to his incredible life and career sur- may be disabled or hospitalized. rounding his leadership as our 38th President. I wish to thank Ms. Ethel Atkins. Poppy Thursday May 22, 2008 Among President Ford’s many lifetime Chairman for the American Legion Auxiliary of Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, I submit the achievements was serving our country during South Carolina, for her hard work as well as following: WWII, rising to the ranks of naval lieutenant Ms. Dorothy Tunstall, President of the Amer- Name of Project: Physical Fitness Center. commander and serving in Congress for 25 ican Legion Auxiliary of South Carolina. I ap- Requesting Member: Congressman MICHAEL years, 8 of which he was the minority leader. preciate the success of Past President Willie N. CASTLE. As President, he led our citizens during a time Wingard of Lexington. Their efforts and the Bill Number: H.R. 5658. of war, economic uncertainty, and low morale. work of all members of the American Legion Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Dover Air With his steady direction, he worked to unify honor the sacrifice of our brave American sol- Force Base. our Nation during a tumultuous time in our Na- diers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. Address of Requesting Entity: Dover, DE. tion’s history. f Project Description: The existing fitness cen- He was one of our most respected leaders, EARMARK DECLARATION ter at Dover AFB is not large enough to ac- and worked on many fronts to unify our citi- commodate the needs of all personnel in zens and strengthen our trust in America’s fu- HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER sports, wellness, and fitness programs. A new ture. Even many years after his Presidency, facility is necessary to meet the Air Force’s President Ford continued serving as a source OF TEXAS new requirements and emphasis on physical of wise counsel to leaders throughout our Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fitness, health, and wellness. The existing fa- tion and the world. Thursday, May 22, 2008 cility is insufficient to accommodate year-round As a cherished resident in my district, where Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I sub- use necessary for mission readiness. The new many locals called him a friend, President mit the following: facility will provide for an additional gym- Ford is most deserving of the honor that this H.R. 5658, the Duncan Hunter National De- nasium and fitness rooms, as well as incor- Gerald R. Ford Post Office will bring him and fense Authorization Act for FY 2009. porating a Health and Wellness Center. The his family. Account: Research, Development, Testing project has been included in the President’s I ask that my colleagues, who wish to com- and Evaluation, Army (R–1 Line 55). FY09 Budget Request. memorate the legacy of President Ford, join

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HALL Texarkana, TX 75505–9100; Picatinny Arsenal pletely portable for a wide array of DoD appli- OF TEXAS Support—$350,000; Yuma Test Center Sup- cations, both within and external to garrisoned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port—$200,000; LAP 8640 Inert genades w/ medical operations. In addition to being a Thursday, May 22, 2008 223 fuze—$5,400; Remove 223 fuze to create state-of-the-art storage system, the platform ‘‘Recap’’ grenades—$4,400; Assemble cm- also hosts advanced processor capability Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I sub- SDF Fuzes—$360,140; LAP 120 Projectiles w/ which can run automated imaging algorithms mit the following: recap grenade—$56,000; Automatic Ampule House Appropriations, Subcommittee on enhancing medical care for our returning Mfg Machine—$172,000; Progressive Dieset f/ Defense Supplemental Information. wounded soldiers. These algorithms are es- Housing—$88,000; Progressive Dieset f/ Bill Number: H.R. 5658, The National De- sential for new ways to diagnose and study Cover—$75,000; Develop Prototype prod fense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009. Traumatic Brain Injury [TBI]. Specifics: Hall, Ralph—$2,000,000, UH–60 process—$484,000; Level of effort Engr Sup- This worthy pilot provides an essential low Weapons Armament Mission B-Kit. port—$200,000; General Machine Shop Sup- cost award-winning solution for urgently need- Account: U.S. Army, Aircraft Procurement, port—$25,000; Local Test Facilities (Jolt, Jum- ed medical storage requirements. The ap- Army/2/Modification of Aircraft UTILITY HELI- ble, ballistic simulation)—$49,850; Dem- proach is being proven in other video/imaging COPTER MODS (AA0480) Procurement P–1, onstrate Production Capability—$161,880; applications with documented ‘‘real’’ savings of Line 020, Number: AA0480. Travel—$50,000: TOTAL—$2,281,670. Day & up to 90% over current solutions that are ex- Legal name and address of entity receiving Zimmermann Match (12%), $281,670 (Note: pected to break down within 5 years. The earmark: Contract Fabrication and Design LLC To date, Day & Zimmermann has invested in TeraStack solution has no requirement for (CFD), 5427 FM 546, Princeton, Texas excess of $800.000 on this development). special air conditioned rooms and uses a tiny 75407–4763, 972–736–2260–Office, 972– Net funding request—$2,000,000 fraction of electricity [760 W]—plugging into an 736–6063–Fax. Continue development of cm-SDF for use ordinary room plug. This fully rearward com- Description of how the money will be spent: on all submunitions of the DPICM family. patible, portable and secure system rep- The UH–60, Weapons Armament Mission B- Through continued R&D, qualification testing, resents the first increment of next generation Kit, has been developed, qualified and tested process development and production dem- environmentally friendly, massive storage sys- to meet the U.S. Army, UH–60 BLACK HAWK, onstration, this program seeks to provide the tems for a wide range of medical and DoD ap- M–240 High Capacity Feed System (HCFS) U.S. Army with a simple and cost-effective al- plications. This pilot introduces this technology Operational Requirements Document (ORD). ternative fuze capable of achieving the Army’s into the DoD health care system. It’s des- The unfunded ORD requires ammunition on goal of limiting battlefield Unexploded Ord- perately needed and will have a huge impact. board the UH–60 for 2 minutes of continuous nance (UXO) to less than 1%. The first application to be demonstrated in- fire or 1000 rounds versus the 200 max The DPICM system, delivered by both artil- cludes new brain imaging algorithms for study- rounds available to the Warfighter today. This lery shell and rocket warhead, provides un- ing Traumatic Brain Injury. B-Kit exceeds the ammunition requirement precedented effectiveness on the battlefield Description of matching funds: This small and all components are mounted external to but its use is threatened due to residual UXO business has pledged to match up to 10% of the cabin freeing up approximately 30 cubic exceeding the minimum allowed 1%. The cm- the award with internal resources to insure in- feet of space. SDF offers an innovative approach to self-de- tegration and advanced development features It provides the Warfighter a 10 times in- struct capability that will meet UXO thresholds to customize this novel ‘‘best in class’’ tech- crease in 7.62mm magazine capacity (2000 while being the most cost-effective solution. Its nology for DoD applications as required. rounds/side) for the M–240 and provides simplicity, ease of manufacture, and use of Requesting Member: Representative RALPH greater accuracy and increased field of fire for readily available materials are important con- M. HALL. increased soldier survivability. siderations in developing an SDF to assure Bill Number: H.R. 5658, The Duncan Hunter The amount requested will fund the procure- sustained viability of the DPICM system. National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal ment (including packaging and shipping) of This fuze has been under development by Year 2009. approximately 13 shipsets (2 sides per the operating contractor of Lone Star AAP for Account: Air Force, RDT&E, Line 192, PE shipset) at a per shipset price of approxi- approximately three years, with contractor’s in- 0305207F, Manned Reconnaissance Systems. mately $148,000 each. vestment to date exceeding $800,000. In Jan- Project Name: Rivet Joint ISR Network Inte- Why the use of federal taxpayer funding is uary, 2008, with support of the Program Man- gration. justified: This Kit exceeds the unfunded ORD ager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM– Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 Com- requirement providing 10 times more ammuni- CAS), a ‘‘Proof-of-Principle’’ ballistic test was munications Integrated Systems. tion for defending the Warfighter, providing conducted at Yuma Test Center with encour- Address of Requesting Entity: 10001 Jack significantly more accuracy, thus more lethal aging results. Currently, ‘‘lessons learned’’ Finney Boulevard, Greenville, TX 75403. firepower with superior self protection and from this test are being incorporated into the Anticipated sources of funding for the dura- frees up critical cabin space; meets ammuni- fuze design, and Lone Star is working with tion of the project: Additional funding would be tion fire rates required by UH–60 Operational PM–CAS toward follow-up ballistic testing provided by the Air Force to procure this capa- Requirements Documents for greatly improved leading to Fuze Qualification. bility after successful demonstration of the de- safety of crew and soldiers in combat. TeraStack Pilot for Army Telemedicine velopmental prototype, in their future years Percent and source of required matching [TPAT]. budget requests. fund: Not applicable—the entity receiving the Bill number and account: C/M RALPH HALL. Percent and source of required matching funding will be providing support to a federal, H.R. 5658, The Duncan Hunter NDAA of Fis- funds: N/A, this program is providing a good state, or local government agency. cal Year 2009; $2,500,000.00; RDT&E [Re- or service to the Department of Defense. RALPH HALL FY09 Earmark Paper: Chem- search, Development, Test & Evaluation]; PE Justification for use of federal taxpayer dol- ical-Mechanical Self-Destruct Fuze (cm-SDF) 0603002A / R–1 Line 30. lars: The Rivet Joint will provide networking for Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Mu- Legal name and address of entity receiving upgrades that will enable it to fully collaborate nitions (DPICM). earmark: Hie Electronics, 321 N Central Expy, with a variety of Intelligence Surveillance and Authorized Amount: $2,000,000.00. Ste 260, McKinney, TX. Reconnaissance (ISR) nodes so that more ef- Project Name: Chemical-Mechanical Self- Description of how the money will be spent fective projections of threat environments can Destruct Fuze (cm-SDF). and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is be made. Detailed analysis of Rivet Joint op- MM: Army. justified: This project provides DoD health care erations shows that full integration of Funding Source: Army—Research, Develop- with a low cost alternative diagnostic image networked capabilities will result in a 25% im- ment, Test & Evaluation. storage solution that saves 5–7 times the cost provement in critical Threat Analysis Measures

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Thursday, May 22, 2008 opment; $1,250,000 is for Manufacture, De- sign and Production of Networked Speech, Project Name: Prepreg Thickness Variability Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise Geo-Location, and Reach-back Processing Reduction Program. today to submit documentation consistent with and Data Base Access Applications; and Requested by Congressman RALPH HALL the new Republican Earmark Standards. $1,000,000 is for Labor, Materials, and Sys- (TX–4). Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER tem Installation and Integration on one Rivet Total Requested funding FY09: $3.6 million. CRENSHAW. Joint aircraft. Justification of the use of federal funds: This Bill Number: H.R. 5658—The Duncan Stryker Common Active Protection System program will reduce the variability of Carbon Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for (APS) Radar. fiber prepreg, the raw material that provides fiscal year 2009. Bill Number and Account: H.R. 5658, the basis for strong, durable, light-weight com- Account: Military Construction, Navy. RDT&E, Army, Line 62. posite aircraft structures. It is predominantly Name and Address of Recipient: Raytheon Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Naval Sta- used by the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps Company, 2501 West University Drive, McKin- tion Mayport. and the airline industry to fabricate aircraft ney, TX 75070. Address of Receiving Entity: Mayport, Flor- Program Description/Use of FY09 Funding: structures such as wing skins. A major impedi- ida. Active Protection System (APS) is an exter- ment to assembling composite aircraft struc- Description of Request: I have secured nally mounted vehicle protection system that tural components is the dimensional mismatch $3,530,000 in authorization funding in H.R. identifies, discriminates and intercepts rocket of composite parts which may produce rough 5658 in the Military Construction, Navy ac- propelled grenades (RPGs), mortars, antitank edges, overlays, or gaps between parts. Much count for an Aircraft Refueling project at Naval guided missiles and artillery projectiles after of this mismatch is due to variations that occur Station Mayport, Florida. they are launched toward a combat vehicle. in component manufacturing. Funding has This project will construct a two (2) outlet, The system consists of the Multi-Function been applied to efforts to reduce variation in 300gpm/outlet aircraft direct fueling system to Radio Frequency (MFRF) radar, launchers, component manufacturing by the Air Force include concrete foundations and slab on fire control processors and countermeasures. and the prime contractors. Unfortunately, grade, 15,000 gallon double wall steel tanks In March, 2006, the Army competitively award- funds have not been directed towards efforts (to be relocated from the existing truck fill ed a contract with two options for APS. Option to reduce variation by refining the raw mate- stand), concrete containment berms, double A for the Short Range Countermeasure is in rial—carbon fiber prepreg. Lower prepreg vari- walled underground piping, valves, pumps, development and will integrate RPG protection ation will avoid the purchase of costly preci- pressure gauges, filter seperators, leak detec- into current combat vehicles, beginning with sion machining equipment by program part- tion monitors for piping and tanks, float switch- Stryker. Option B will address the longer ners, estimated at $80 million, to mitigate sur- es, double wall steel product recovery tank, range threats and is a sub-system to the Hit face and component part deviations. Federal emergency shut off valves, fuel quality mon- Avoidance Suite for the Future Combat Sys- funding is justified in this effort to reducing the itors, pipe vents, fire protection, pressure indi- tems (FCS) fleet of Manned Ground Vehicles variability of prepeg to help the Joint Strike cating transmitter and water drain off system. (MGV). In 2007, the Army accelerated the re- Fighter program and others meet the goal of It would also construct underground double quirement for Stryker by designating it a crit- reducing the overall variability of composite walled fuel transfer line from bulk storage to ical component of Spin Out 2, the second in- parts. This is vital to reduce the weight of air- the direct fueling facility. The project will prop- crement of FCS technologies to be fielded to craft, as well as to promote optimal stealth ca- erly close, by abandoning in place, the exist- the Current Force in the 2010–2012 time- pabilities. ing underground fuel transfer line from the frame. The FY09 President’s budget request Detailed Budget for Variation Reduction De- bulk storage to the existing truck fill stand. does not contain funding to support APS inte- velopment Program: Closure will include pigging/purging the lines, gration onto Stryker. Without FY09 funding, Materials: Resin and prepreg production, grout injection of ends, core boring and soil the Current Force APS may not be ready for production trials, feedstock variations, cus- sampling along the fuel transfer line, and sub- integration onto Stryker during FCS Spin Out tomer shop trials, and packaging supplies— mission of a Florida Department of Environ- 2. The MFRF radar detects and tracks incom- $200K. mental Protection Closure Assessment Report. ing threats and cues the APS to launch the Deliverables: (1) Develop and demonstrate In addition, this project will construct a 150 countermeasure. Initially designed for integra- the necessary equipment and processes for m2, single story building on a concrete slab on tion into the FCS MGVs, the MFRF radar must grade and concrete footings. The building and be technically optimized for Stryker while production and (2) Document aerospace pro- fuel lab will include vinyl floor tile, steel stud/ maintaining commonality with the long range duction control documents (PCD) for JSF Pro- gypsum wallboard walls, hollow core interior design. The additional FY09 funding will allow gram technical approval and signature. steel doors, solid core exterior steel doors, insertion of reduced cost electronics and modi- Labor: Scientist, technicians, mechanics, double glazed single hung windows, modified fications to the radar for Stryker integration, as testing personnel, and production operators— well as software and hardware development $300K. bitumen roofing, interior plumbing, electrical for system command and control, including the Deliverables: (1) Direct the work to be done, power and lighting wiring, data/communication man-machine interface. optimize process, execute plan scale up work wiring, fluorescent lighting fixtures, ceramic Anticipated Sources of Funding: APS devel- and (2) Ensure best practice sharing of manu- bathroom tile, HVAC system/distribution/con- opment is funded under the FCS MGV budget facturing engineering development. trols and site utilities (electric, water, sanitary, fiber optic communication/data). The project line, but there is no dedicated funding to sup- Testing: Fiber testing, production of com- port APS development for Stryker in FY08 or demolishes building 18 (32 m2) and the truck posites, and testing of the composite cou- fill stand facility 142 (400 GM). FY09. The Army originally requested funding pons—$1400K. in FY08 for Stryker APS but has since reallo- Naval Station Mayport is a strategic base for Deliverables: (1) Generate meaningful com- cated the funding to support power manage- the Navy. This project was programmed to re- ment and the other upgrades Stryker needs to posite material data, demonstrating alignment ceive funding in Fiscal Year 2012, but was accommodate FCS Spin Outs. The Army is to heritage mechanical test data bases and (2) identified by the base commander as the high- committed to funding APS for Stryker starting Review data and correlate to end-use applica- est unfunded priority in Fiscal Year 2009. in the FY10 budget. Details of the FY10 fund- tion. Military Construction projects are always ing will not be known until the Army finalizes Overhead, Contract Management, Miscella- 100 percent funded by the U.S. Federal gov- its FYI0–15 Future Years Defense Plan neous—$100K. ernment so there is no opportunity for match- (FYDP). Total Budget: $2000K. ing funds.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.000 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10950 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 HONORING MR. JOHN G. CARLSON Vietnam dialogue can expand understanding HONORING CONSTANCE RAU AND DR. NGAI XUAN NGUYEN between our two countries and peoples while consolidating human rights gains that have been won. However, actions speak louder HON. DANA ROHRABACHER than words. HON. DALE E. KILDEE OF CALIFORNIA Therefore, we respectfully request that you OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES discuss the following major issues with the Vietnamese government during your meet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 22, 2008 ings in Hanoi, May 29: Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speaker, re- 1. All political and religious prisoners who Thursday, May 22, 2008 are still being jailed in Vietnam must be set cently I was visited in my office by two great free, unconditionally. Congressman Dana Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I stand today Americans who have for many years been Rohrabacher placed this list of 85 people in to pay tribute to Constance Rau as she retires leading our nation’s moral effort against the the Congressional Record in 2007, and a copy from the Flint Community Schools. A celebra- government of Communist Vietnam: Mr. John is available. Ten new activists, list attached, tion is planned for May 22 to recognize her G. Carlson and Dr. Ngai Xuan Nguyen. When- have been recently retained and should be work and contributions to Flint area youth. ever they cone to town the bureaucrats in the added to this list, including Bui Thanh, a State Department know that they will be asked lawyer who has recently been sent to a men- Connie Rau’s work with the community some hard hitting questions and subjected to tal institution. All 95 prisoners should be re- began long before Flint Community Schools leased, immediately. piercing scrutiny regarding the Administration’s 2. Condemn the Vietnamese government employed her. From 1975 to 1985 she was a Vietnam appeasement policy. Messrs. for arresting and interrogating for more senior therapist with the substance abuse pro- Carlson’s and Nguyen have sacrificed so than six hours, Dr. Nguyen Thi An Nhan, and gram at Flint Osteopathic Hospital. She be- much of their own personal time and re- then deporting her on February 15, 2008. Dr. came a program manager at Insight Out- sources in their endevour ‘‘to bring improved Nhan is a graduate of Harvard University patient Chemical Dependency Clinic and then democracy, human rights and religious free- Medical School and is currently a heart sur- became the director of Children and Adoles- geon specialist at Stanford University. Her dom to the people of Vietnam’’ they deserve only ‘‘crime’’ was that she is a member of cent Services with the Genesee County Com- the admiration of all of us. the Democratic Party of Vietnam and was in mission on Substance Abuse Services. It was I am submitting for the RECORD a list that Hanoi to attend the funeral of Professor during this time that Connie also started to these two gentleman gave to me of ten polit- Hoang Minh Chinh on February 16, the write a column in the Flint Journal entitled ical prisoners being detained in Vietnam and a Founder and Secretary General of the Demo- ‘‘Considering Kids’’ and she was an instructor cratic Party of Vietnam. statement by Mr. Nguyen to Secretary David at Mott Community College. She also was an Kramer, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, 3. Unless major changes and improvements are made immediately, the U.S. State De- intern field supervisor for several area univer- Human Rights and Labor. I hope that the Viet- partment will recommend that Vietnam be sities. namese Communist Party quickly responds by redesignated a ‘‘country of particular con- doing the right thing and release the prisoners. cern’’ for its lack of democracy, human As a member of the Flint Community I also strongly urge Secretary Kramer to follow rights and religious freedom. Once Vietnam Schools Youth Projects staff, Connie has had the advice of Mr. Nguyen so clearly outlined in was removed from the CPC list and accepted tremendous impact on the children of Flint. his statement. into the World Trade Organization, human She was instrumental in organizing several rights and religious freedom in Vietnam sig- ADDITIONAL POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS programs that directly benefited the most vul- nificantly deteriorated, as reported by PRISONERS BEING DETAINED—MAY 13, 2008 nerable children in the Flint school system. Human Rights Watch on May 8, 2008. Several She coordinates two intervention programs for 1. Bui Kim Thanh, lawyer of the Demo- leaders of the UBCV (Unified Buddhist cratic Party of VN [DPV], rearrested and Church of Vietnam) have been harassed and the Genesee County Family Court, the Youth placed in a mental institution in Bien Hoa. their pagodas destroyed in Lam Dong, Hue Projects Diversion and the Youth Projects Di- 2. Ho Thi Bich Khuong, block 8406, sen- and Quant Tri in 2008. Many Christian lead- version—Attendance Court. She established tenced 2 years in jail. ers have been imprisoned and a major the ‘‘Roast and Toast’’ fundraiser for student 3. Nguyen Hoang Hai Blogger Dieu Cay, Montagnard Christian demonstration led by Club of VN freelance journalists, arrested in activities, She established the ‘‘Shoes that Fit’’ Reverend Nguyen Cong Chinh in April 2008 in Flint Chapter, the Language Exchange pro- Dalat since 4/19/08. Gia Lai and Daklak was oppressed by the 4. Truong Minh Duc, journalist, VN Popu- Vietnam government with dozens of gram, and the Teen Female Expo. Working list Party, awaiting trial, arrested in Kien protestors beaten and arrested. Reverend Le with Quota International of Flint, Connie Giang. Ngoc Thuong, from New Orleans, was ar- launched the Cops and Kids program. 5. Nguyen Quoc Quan, Viet Tan Party, rested and deported to the U.S. while vis- awaiting trial scheduled 5/13/08. Recognized by the Woodrow Stanley Foun- iting Vietnam in April 2008. Major conflicts 6. Nguyen The Vu, Viet Tan Party, await- between the Vietnam government and dation for her work with children, Connie is a ing trial scheduled 5/13/08. Roman Catholic churches have erupted after co-founder of the Mayor’s Committee for Na- 7. Somsak Khumni, Viet Tan Party, await- the Vietnam government stole their land. tional Youth Service Day recognizing the thou- ing trial scheduled 5/13/08. These are just a few of the recent actions in 8. Pham Ba Hai, Bach Dang Giang Group, sands of Community service hours the youth the last several months. sentenced to 5 years in jail. of Flint have contributed to improving the qual- 4. If there is not an improvement in human 9. Nguyen Ngoc Quang, Bach Dang Giang ity of life in their hometown. rights, the U.S. Department of State will Group, sentenced to 3 years in jail. recommend that H.R. 3096, The Vietnam In addition to her work with children, Connie 10. Vu Hoang Hai, Bach Dang Giang Group, Human Rights Act of 2007, be passed in the sentenced 2 years in jail. is active in Peace Lutheran Church, at various United States Senate. H.R. 3096, which times she has held the positions of Director of STATEMENT BY DR. NGAI XUAN NGUYEN, VICE passed the House on September 18, 2007, con- Education, Director of Finance, and currently CHAIRMAN, DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIET- demns the ongoing human rights abuses in NAM—SUBMITTED TO SECRETARY DAVID Vietnam, and prohibits increased U.S. non- is Director of Stewardship. She is on the KRAMER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DE- humanitarian assistance to the Government Board of Directors for the Intake, Assessment MOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR—MAY of Vietnam unless there is verifiable evi- and Referral Center and she is a mentor in 16, 2008 dence that the Vietnamese government has the Big Brother, Big Sisters Lunch Buddies On May 29, 2008, you will lead a U.S. dele- made substantial progress towards the re- program. gation to Hanoi to participate in a dialogue lease of its political and religious prisoners. on U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights. In addition, this legislation requires that the Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- As Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party Vietnam government respect the rights to resentatives to rise with me and applaud the of Vietnam, our Mission is to bring improved freedom of religion, freedom of press and re- work of Constance Rau as she retires from democracy, human rights and religious free- turns all confiscated properties. the Flint Community Schools. She has spent dom to the people of Vietnam. Again, we in the Democratic Party of Viet- her life devoted to children and has enriched Even though Vietnam’s economy has un- nam thank you for your continued efforts to dergone dramatic growth in recent years, bring about real change in Vietnam. How- their lives through her work. All will miss her Hanoi continues its oppression of human ever, talk is cheap, and it is time to see sig- insight, innovative spirit and enthusiasm for rights and religious freedom, just as it has nificant actions and results from the govern- her work and community. However, we know been doing for decades. An ongoing U.S.- ment of Vietnam. that she will always be meaningfully involved.

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Y–12 is earmark reform among House Republicans, I transitioning to the new Highly Enriched Ura- Thursday, May 22, 2008 am committed to honoring House Republican nium Manufacturing Facility and following Con- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like rules that provide for greater transparency. gressional direction to transform and mod- to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- The fiscal year 2009 National Defense Author- ernize the nuclear weapons complex. cesses and achievements of Rebecca Smith ization Act contains the following funding that f who has received the Congressional Certifi- I requested: cate of Merit award at Hutto High School in Requesting Member: Representative ZACH TAIWAN’S PROPOSED MEMBER- Hutto, Texas. Rebecca has shown exceptional WAMP. SHIP IN THE WORLD HEALTH leadership qualities through her involvement in Bill Number: H.R. 5658. ORGANIZATION Account: Military Construction, Army Na- numerous activities which makes her a great tional Guard. candidate for this award. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ten- HON. DENNIS MOORE Rebecca is a class officer, FCCLA officer, a nessee National Guard. OF KANSAS member of the varsity track and cross country Address: 3041 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team, and is involved in numerous activities in Description of Request: $10,372,000 for the Thursday, May 22, 2008 her community. She is also in the top ten per- construction of a new Army National Guard cent of her graduating class and has received Readiness Center to replace the inadequate Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I the academic award for biology, world geog- Readiness Center that was constructed in rise today in support of Taiwan’s proposed raphy, and health. 1954. The existing facility has numerous membership in the World Health Organization, I congratulate Rebecca Smith for her health and safety issues as well as significant WHO. achievements in school and in her community electrical code issues, and ADA violations. In today’s global community, health is a and am proud to represent such talented and The new facility will house the 20th Troop shared responsibility, as the whole world is dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas. Command, and the Company Headquarters of vulnerable to transnational diseases. Given f the 1175th Transportation Company. This the tremendous volume of international travel EARMARK DECLARATION project is in the Army National Guard’s Fiscal and global trade, the transmission of commu- Year 2012 Future Year Defense Plan. nicable diseases between borders has been Requesting Member: Representative ZACH heightened. This reality necessitates both HON. CANDICE S. MILLER WAMP. global collaboration and a global response to OF MICHIGAN Bill Number: H.R. 5658. prevent and control the spread of these dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Department of Energy, National eases. Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Ac- The World Health Organization is the orga- Thursday, May 22, 2008 tivities. nization tasked with this duty. It is responsible Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Y–12 Na- for providing leadership on global health mat- consistent with House Republican Earmark tional Security Complex. ters, shaping the health research agenda, set- Standards, I am submitting the following ear- Address: Oak Ridge, TN. ting norms and standards, articulating evi- mark disclosure and certification information Description of Request: $5,000,000 in the dence-based policy options, providing tech- for two individual project authorization re- Readiness in Technical Base and Facilities nical support to countries and monitoring and quests that I made and which were included Program. assessing health trends. within the text of H.R. 5658, the ‘‘Duncan Operations and Facilities Account for basic Currently, there are over 190 participants in Hunter Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal operational needs at the Y–12 National Secu- the WHO. Taiwan is not one of them, how- Year 2009.’’ rity Complex, a Department of Energy nuclear ever, which means that the 23 million citizens Bill Number: H.R. 5658—‘‘The Duncan weapons manufacturing plant. Its vast facilities of Taiwan do not have access to the critical Hunter Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal and infrastructure require routine maintenance health service and information the WHO pro- Year 2009.’’ as Y–12 performs its national defense and se- vides. 1. Requesting Member: Congresswoman curity missions. As a strong democracy and one of the CANDICE MILLER. Requesting Member: Representative ZACH world’s most robust economics, Taiwan should Bill Number: H.R. 5658. WAMP. be allowed to benefit from the health services Project Amount: $2.5 Million. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. and medical protections offered by the WHO, Account: Operations and Maintenance, Account: Department of Energy, National including direct and immediate access to up- Army PE# 423012. Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Ac- to-date disease information. Taiwan’s exclu- Receiving Entity: Army Manufacturing Tech- tivities. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Y–12 Na- sion from the WHO also prevents the country nical Assistance Production Program tional Security Complex. from taking part in the WHO mechanism for (MTAPP). Address: Oak Ridge, TN. the allocation of vaccines and other disease Address: U.S. Army TACOM, Industrial Description of Request: $3,000,000 in the control supplies. Taiwan’s inability to make Base Office, AMSTA–LC–I10 6501 E. Eleven Safety and Security Program to continue to use of these allocation mechanisms during Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48397. improve the physical security at the Y–12 Na- international outbreaks hampers its disease Description of Request: MTAPP focuses on tional Security Complex, a Department of En- control efforts and has a strong negative im- solving supply chain problems that impact the ergy nuclear weapons manufacturing plant. pact on the health of the people in Taiwan. Army and Department of Defense. MTAPP Post 9–11, federal standards were created to Taiwan’s membership in the WHO is not solves the above-mentioned problems using achieve maximum safety at national security only in the interest of the people of Taiwan, it small manufacturing businesses. The prob- sites. These funds will achieve compliance is in the interest of the international community lems that are solved by MTAPP lead to im- with the Design Basis Threat Policy. and the WHO itself: as the WHO stands to provement in mission capability and availability Requesting Member: Representative ZACH benefit significantly from the financial and rates of Army/DoD combat and tactical vehi- WAMP. technological contributions that Taiwan has to cles. In addition, the small manufacturing busi- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. offer. nesses provide a sustainable industrial base Account: Department of Energy, National Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to of suppliers to support the maintenance of Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Ac- join me in support of Taiwan’s inclusion in the weapons platforms. The small businesses also tivity. World Health Organization. provide the Defense commercial sector with a

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Wimberg; Lance Corporal Michael J. ciate Director, a title that he held from 1980 to Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Cifuentes; Lance Corporal Christopher J. 1986. Since 1986, Steve has been the Execu- Project Amount: $2 Million. Dyer; Lance Corporal Jonathan W. Grant; Ser- tive Director of the Buffalo Trace Area Devel- Account: Research, Development, Test & geant David Kenneth J. Kreuter; Lance Cor- opment District. Evaluation, Navy, PE # 0602123N. poral Jourdan L. Grez; Private First Class Over the course of his 31 year career with Receiving Entity: Autonomous Super- Christopher R. Dixon. the Buffalo Trace ADD, Steve has assisted in conducting Fault Current Limiting Systems. Lance Corporal Christopher P. Lyons; Staff the development of six industrial parks, the Address: Office of Naval Research One Lib- Sergeant Anthony L. Goodwin; Petty Officer construction of hundreds of miles of water erty Center 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 3rd Class Travis Youngblood; Sergeant Justin lines, the fulfillment of several downtown revi- 1425 Arlington, VA 22203–1995. F. Hoffman; Staff Sergeant Kendall H. Ivy III; talization projects, the inception of Description of Request: Modern shipboard Lance Corporal Nicholas William B. Bloem; groundbreaking workforce development pro- power systems are susceptible to catastrophic Corporal Andre L. Williams; Lance Corporal grams and many other initiatives. Steve’s con- high current surges (i.e. fault currents) that Grant B. Fraser; Lance Corporal Aaron H. tributions to Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason may result in permanent equipment damage Reed; Lance Corporal Edward A. Schroeder II; and Robertson counties are innumerable, and and total power system shutdown. Efficient, and Lance Corporal William B. Wightman. the families of this region live a better life reliable, and reconfigurable shipboard power These men have touched the hearts of peo- today because of him. I would like to thank systems are critical to the operation of present ple around Ohio as we have collectively Mr. Stephen Miller for his extraordinary service and future naval surface combatants, such as grieved their passing. One such person who to the entire Buffalo Trace region and to wish the DDG–1000 next-generation destroyer. has exhibited her sincere dedication to the him the very best in his next adventure. High power Fault Current Limiters (FCLs) en- sacrifices of these men is Anita Miller, a litur- f able the integration of shipboard propulsion gical artist who resides in Columbus. and distribution power systems, thus allowing Like everyone in Ohio, Anita knew the dev- HONORING ELWOOD A.D. ‘‘WOODY’’ propulsion power to be used for other loads astating losses that the Lima Company family LECHAUSSE under the most adverse conditions of warfare. has endured during the Iraq War and the im- High Temperature Superconductor-Super- pact that these losses have had on our com- HON. JOE COURTNEY conductor/Metal Matrix Composite Fault Cur- munities. OF CONNECTICUT rent Limiter can effectively meet the needs of Anita awoke one morning in October of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the DDG–1000 and enable the integration of 2005 with the idea of creating a lasting memo- Thursday, May 22, 2008 the shipboard propulsion/distribution power rial to honor the Lima Company. She has system. used her immense talents to create an octa- Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, it is with Matching Funds: Not applicable. gon Memorial, consisting of eight panels that great sadness that I rise today to honor f depict each of the fallen Marines and Corps- Elwood A.D. ‘‘Woody’’ Lechausse of Enfield, HONORING THE LIMA COMPANY man, with a candle and bronzed combat boots Connecticut, who passed away over the week- in front of each portrait. A shelf at the bottom end at the West Haven VA Medical Center. HON. BETTY SUTTON of the panel will allow for flowers or mementos For nearly 35 years, Connecticut veterans to be left by the public. could rely on Woody to be their staunchest OF OHIO The memorial will be unveiled in the rotunda advocate in the state house and here in Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Ohio Statehouse on Friday and there- gress. A veteran himself, Woody served in the Thursday, May 22, 2008 after be a mobile memorial similar to the trav- United States Army from 1958 to 1965, during Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today eling Vietnam Memorial so that people around which he served as a Sergeant in Izmir, Tur- with Memorial Day upon us to honor and re- Ohio and the United States have an oppor- key, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st member the 22 Marines and Navy Corpsman tunity to pay tribute to Lima Company. Airborne Division, and Quin Huon, South Viet- from the Lima Company who lost their lives I know that every American joins me in re- nam with the 178th Signal (Spt) 39th Signal while serving in Iraq in 2005. membering our men and women in uniform Battalion. He returned home to Connecticut The Lima Company is a Marine reserve unit not just on Memorial Day, but every day, for and, fueled with his desire to improve the lives based in Columbus, Ohio, whose members what they have sacrificed and fought for in of all those who have served our nation, span 7 states. The Company is part of the 3rd giving us the freedoms we hold so dear. began a long and storied career as a rigorous Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine As we celebrate Memorial Day, I hope that and unyielding voice for improving our nation’s Division, that was first activated on May 1, memorials such as the Lima Company Trav- treatment of our veterans. 1943. eling Memorial and services and parades As a member of several veterans service or- The Battalion fought in several battles in around the country allow us to pay tribute to ganizations, such as the Disabled American World War II, including the Battle of Iwo Jima, all of the men and women who have sacrificed Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 82nd Air- where the unit helped capture a key airfield. their lives for our country. borne Division Association and the Vietnam Throughout its deployment to Iraq in 2005, f Veterans of America Chapter 120, Woody Lima Company served the United States with served in countless leadership roles on both great dignity and pride. Fifty-nine of its mem- HONORING STEVE MILLER the state and national levels. Although a fight- bers were awarded purple hearts. er on behalf of all those who wore our nation’s The company was once known as ‘‘Lucky HON. GEOFF DAVIS uniform, Woody was especially dedicated to Lima.’’ Unfortunately, the fates of the battle- OF KENTUCKY addressing the difficulties faced by our dis- field in Iraq were not kind to these men. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abled veterans and those who returned home Lima Company is one of the hardest hit single with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Thursday, May 22, 2008 units that has fought in Operation Iraqi Free- and other mental health challenges from their dom. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I combat experience. During the course of a single week in the rise today to recognize Steve Miller, an out- Woody served on numerous government summer of 2005, Lima lost 21 of its own. Dur- standing community leader in Kentucky’s agencies, boards and taskforces that helped ing the course of its seven-month deployment, Fourth District. After 22 years as the Executive make tangible improvements in the health 23 men out of 189 men were lost. Director of the Buffalo Trace Area Develop- care, support and commemoration of all our I would like to read the list of the fallen so ment District, Steve is retiring to pursue other veterans. And for his work, he was continually that we take the time to honor each individual interests and spend time with family. honored at all levels, most recently by being

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During his forts to improve the quality of life for veterans ‘‘Catfish’’ and he was a good man, and he tenure at the School of Mines, Dr. Ruch led in Connecticut and across the Nation. He was would be proud of the work that our local ALS the institution in strengthening the under- a trusted advisor to the members and staff of Association Chapter is doing in his name. The graduate curriculum to ensure that students Connecticut’s congressional delegation, and ALS Association is the world leader in ALS re- graduate with exceptional scientific training could always be relied on to help inform us of search and patient care services. The Caro- and real world skills. Dr. Ruch worked to im- the needs of our veterans and help ‘‘get the linas’ Jim ‘‘Catfish’’ Hunter Chapter of the ALS prove and expand graduate programs and word out’’ through his dialogue with veterans Association raises awareness and gives sup- thereby increased the research activities tak- organizations and updates to his diverse and port to people with ALS and their families ing place at the School of Mines. I appreciate wide-ranging email list. throughout North and South Carolina. For Dr. Ruch’s commitment to working closely with Madam Speaker, all of us in Connecticut each of the past two years, it has been named the Rapid City community, the state govern- have lost a friend, a mentor and an un- as ‘‘Chapter of the Year,’’ and their work alert- ment and Board of Regents, the Congres- matched voice on behalf of our veterans. I ask ed me to this important veteran’s issue. sional delegation, and other partners to en- all my colleagues to join me in expressing our Madam Speaker, with your leadership, the hance the reputation of the School of Mines sincere condolence to Woody’s wife Kathryn, support of our colleagues in Congress, and as a teaching and research center of excel- his sons James and Ralph, and all his friends the help of activists at the grass roots level, lence. and families during this difficult time. And, I we have a real shot at conquering ALS for our I send best wishes and congratulations to urge all my colleagues to honor Woody’s serv- military veterans and citizens alike. Dr. Ruch on the occasion of his retirement. ice to our nation and lifetime of advocacy on f f behalf of our Nation’s veterans. IN HONOR OF THE SESQUICENTEN- VAPTSD DIAGNOSES f NIAL OF BAXTER SPRINGS, KAN- SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN THE SAS WAR AGAINST ALS HON. BOBBY L. RUSH HON. NANCY E. BOYDA OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB ETHERIDGE OF KANSAS OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 22, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 22, 2008 Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, May 22, 2008 Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I express the astonishment and indignation I felt Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, as you rise today to honor the city of Baxter Springs, upon learning of the actions of Dr. Norma know, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a Kansas for their sesquicentennial. Perez, staff psychologist at the Olin E. Teague devastating disease, affecting as many as One hundred fifty years ago, Baxter Springs Veterans’ Center in Temple, TX. 30,000 Americans. What you may not know is was founded, and it was named in honor of its For those who may not know, Dr. Perez that military veterans are at greater risk of first settler, John Baxter. During this time there sent an email referring to the increase in ALS than those who have never served in the was a booming cattle trade in Kansas, with ‘‘compensation seeking veterans’’ and urged military. Baxter Springs being an important point of medical professionals to ‘‘refrain from giving a A study by the Department of Defense commerce for cattlemen from the south bring- diagnosis of PTSD straight out’’ citing, among (DOD) and Veterans Administration (VA) ing their livestock to sell in Kansas City. In other reasons, the fact that veterans who have found that those who served in the 1991 Gulf fact, Baxter Springs was one of the first been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress War are approximately twice as likely to die ‘‘Cowtowns’’ founded in Kansas. Disorder at the Temple facility have been ap- from ALS as those who did not serve in the Should one have the chance to visit Baxter pealing their compensation and pension judg- Gulf. Harvard University researchers found Springs, you would see the same scenic back- ments ‘‘based on our assessment.’’ that, regardless of where or when they served, grounds of Kansas prairie and the Spring Madam Speaker, I am appalled. I am ap- veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with River that the first settlers of the city would palled that a medical professional at the De- ALS than the general public. Current research have viewed. The river has played host to partment of Veterans Affairs would consider shows that ALS is occurring at greater rates in many of the town’s events over the years, and the cost of treatment as a factor in making a those who are serving in the current conflict in also supported the town’s first flour mill. medical diagnosis. What is the cost of a vet- Iraq. Many visitors have come through Baxter eran’s well-being? At what point do we deter- The Department of Defense recognized this Springs while traveling on Route 66. The road mine that certain medical diagnoses would be risk by establishing the ALS Research Pro- is an important part of local, and national his- too expensive to treat? At what point do we gram (ALSRP) last year and provided $5 mil- tory with Americans traveling on Route 66 to determine that a service induced injury is one lion to conduct research into new treatments destinations near and far, viewing some of the that a veteran does not deserve to be com- and a deeper understanding of the disease. most beautiful sites that America has to offer. pensated for? The ALSRP will benefit those who served our There is a lot of history in the city of Baxter Madam Speaker, as President Lincoln re- country with better medical care, and will also Springs, and it represents an important aspect minded us in 1865, it is our duty as a nation give hope to all whose lives have been of the State of Kansas. As the sesquicenten- to ensure that we ‘‘care for him who shall touched by the disease, regardless of military nial slogan states, ‘‘150 years and only the be- have borne the battle’’. We must accept our service. ginning.’’ responsibility and ensure that our veterans Congress should send a clear message of I offer my sincerest congratulations to Bax- have proper and complete medical care and support to our men and women serving in the ter Springs and I give my warmest wishes for diagnoses that are free of political consider- military and continue funding for this important the next 150 years. ations and are made in terms of their well- medical initiative. I urge my colleagues to pro- f being. vide funding in the 2009 Defense Appropria- HONORING DR. CHARLES RUCH As a proud former member of the United tions Act to continue this innovative research States Army I am incensed that such a deci- partnership, which leverages DOD resources sion was ever considered. I applaud Secretary with scientific expertise in the private sector HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN Peake for his repudiation of this affront to our OF SOUTH DAKOTA and at universities. This research will enable Nation’s veterans and call upon him to ensure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us to take action to protect our soldiers and that the culture of the Department of Veterans veterans by determining why they are at great- Thursday, May 22, 2008 Affairs lives up to its stated goal of ‘‘excel- er risk, and will give us tools to treat all those Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, lence in patient care, veterans’ benefits and who suffer from this disease. I want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. customer satisfaction.’’

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Through the Paul Har- ris Fellow Program, contributions were made support to a federal agency, matching funds Thursday, May 22, 2008 to the Rotary Foundation, the purpose of for this request is not required. Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like which is to support international projects for f to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- the benefit of humanity, such as eradication of EARMARK DECLARATION cesses and achievements of Marci Hise, who polio through out the world and to support the has received the Congressional Certificate of Micro-banking Project. Merit award at Georgetown High School in In addition, there were numerous other HON. CHARLES W. DENT Georgetown, Texas. Marci has shown excep- projects which he led to completion during his OF PENNSYLVANIA tional leadership qualities through her involve- tenure, too numerous to mention. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment in numerous activities which makes her I hope my colleagues will join me in recog- Thursday, May 22, 2008 a great candidate for this award. nizing the many fine achievements of Kenneth Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I submit the Marci is involved in cheerleading, power- Ryan. Without question, his leadership and the following: lifting, Peer Assistance and Leadership, FCA, fine work of the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club Requesting Member: Congressman and Peer Buddies. She also spends time each are worthy of recognition by the House today. CHARLES W. DENT. week mentoring and encouraging two elemen- f Bill Number: H.R. 5658. National Defense tary school students. Marci is on the A–B Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. honor role and puts 100 percent into her aca- EARMARK DECLARATION Account: Operation and Maintenance, Army. demics. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: ProModel I congratulate Marci Hise for her achieve- HON. JOHN SULLIVAN Corporation. ments in school and in her community and am OF OKLAHOMA Address of Requesting Entity: 7540 Windsor Drive, Allentown, PA 18195. proud to represent such talented and dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated people in the 31st District of Texas. Description of Request: $2,000,000 is in- Thursday, May 22, 2008 cluded to accelerate the deployment and en- f Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, consistent hance the current capabilities of the ProModel A TRIBUTE TO KENNETH RYAN with House Republican Leadership earmark Army Force Generation Synchronization Tool standards, I am submitting the following ear- (AST). This technology enables the Army to HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY mark disclosures for publication in the CON- capture the Army Force Generation Model (ARFORGEN) process in software, providing OF CALIFORNIA GRESSIONAL RECORD: decision makers the ability to rapidly create IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 5658—National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Courses of Action and predict the impact of Thursday, May 22, 2008 Account: Research, Development, Test and their decisions on key metrics such as Dwell Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I would like Evaluation, Navy. and Boots on Ground. The ability through au- to bring to your attention today the many out- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: GWACS tomation to run ‘‘what ifs’’ to assess risk on standing achievements of Kenneth Ryan, the Defense, Inc. readiness is recognized as a key priority for outgoing president of the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Address of Requesting Entity: 4500 South the Army and Joint Forces. Rotary Club. Kenneth’s leadership during the 129th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74163. Requesting Member: Congressman 2007–2008 Rotary year has contributed signifi- Description of Request: Provide an author- CHARLES W. DENT. Bill Number: H.R. 5658, National Defense cantly to the Hi-Noon Rotary Club and the ization earmark of $8,500,000 for the Ground Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. community of Carlsbad. During his tenure, the Warfare Acoustical Combat System of Netted Account: Research, Development, Test and Hi-Noon Rotary Club awarded high school Sensors. The entire project cost to complete is Evaluation (RDTE), Army. scholarships, and partnered with the Carlsbad $19,200,000, with anticipated funding of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: evening Rotary clubs to sponsor the annual $5,000,000 being raised privately by GWACS Neuromonics, Inc. Oktoberfest fundraiser, a community-wide Defense, Inc. over the next two years. This re- Address of Requesting Entity: 2810 Emrick event which provides financial support to the quest is consistent with the intended and au- Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18020. Carlsbad Women’s Resource Center, The thorized purpose of the Department of De- Description of Request: $3,700,000 is in- Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad and Commu- fense, Research, Development, Test and Eval- cluded to support the Chronic Tinnitus Treat- nity Youth Services. In addition, during uation, Navy account. The funding will be ment Program—a breakthrough tinnitus treat- Kenneth’s presidency, we had the most suc- used by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to ment device (patented, FDA-cleared, and non- cessful golf tournament in the club’s history. accelerate completion and purchase of a new military clinically-tested) and program that is The funds were earmarked for high school small arms fire detection and location tech- designed to interact, interrupt, and desensitize scholarships and to assist families of wounded nology for force protection in Iraq and Afghani- tinnitus disturbance for long-term benefit, es- marines. stan. pecially in those suffering with chronic and se- During his presidency, a number of other Bill Number: H.R. 5658—National Defense vere tinnitus. The treatment program combines projects were completed. These projects in- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. the use of acoustic stimulation with a struc- cluded providing volunteers to help maintain Account: Research, Development, Test and tured program of counseling. The Army re- public and private property, provide food and Evaluation, Navy. ports that tinnitus is among the top medical clothing for the homeless, and assist in the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: complaints of soldiers returning from OIF/OEF, distribution of food, clothing and toys to needy Westwood Corporation. particularly given the high incidence of Trau- Carlsbad families in conjunction with the Address of Requesting Entity: 12402 E. 60th matic Brain Injury/mild Traumatic Brain Injury Carlsbad Christmas Bureau. A Children’s Street, Tulsa, OK 74146. (TBI/mTBI). Until recently, no effective treat- Christmas party and dinner for very needy ele- Description of Request: Provide an author- ment program has existed to help individuals mentary school students were also provided. ization earmark of $1,500,000 for Power Con- suffering with the effects of tinnitus. This fund- In an effort to improve literacy, badly needed version Equipment for High Density Power ing will allow military researchers to implement bilingual dictionaries were provided and dis- Generation Packages. The $1,500,000 project the chronic tinnitus treatment program and de- tributed to English- and Spanish-speaking ele- will be funded as follows: Design: $180,000; velop important baseline data to determine the mentary school students. In addition a book a Purchased Parts, Fabrication and Assembly: effectiveness, usefulness, and long-term ben- week was contributed to a school library, and $720,000; Functional Testing: $120,000; On- efit of the program for military servicemembers mentors were also provided for the ‘‘City Stuff’’ site Testing Support; $480,000. This request is suffering with tinnitus.

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Requesting Member: Congressman Requesting Member: Rep. JOHN M. SHIMKUS Description of Request: Provide $2,800,000 CHARLES W. DENT. (IL–19). in funding to complete the final phase of a Bill Number: H.R. 5658, National Defense Bill Number: HR 5658. three-year development program to provide a Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Account: US Air Force Unfunded Require- field-deployable version of the Enhanced Holo- Account: Research, Development, Test and ments List C–40D Procurement Line 58. graphic Imager (EHI) system. The holographic Evaluation (RDTE), Air Force. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: US Air imager system is used to produce 3–D im- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Morgan Force, 932nd Airlift Wing. agery for the Army’s tactical battlefield visual- Advanced Ceramics, Inc.—Diamonex Products Address of Requesting Entity: Scott Air ization program, and has proven to be an ex- Division. Force Base, IL 62225. tremely useful capability for deployed Army Address of Requesting Entity: 7331 William Description of Request: The $88 million is and U.S. Special Operations Command Avenue, Allentown, PA 18106. included in the bill to procure new C40D air- warfighters. Over 1700 holographic images Description of Request: $ 1,000,000 is in- craft stationed at Scott AFB, Illinois. This new were provided to soldiers in theater in 2007. cluded to develop High Temperature, High En- aircraft will allow US Air Force to be able to The deployable EHI will produce holograms ergy-Density Capacitors by Stacked or Multi- support cargo, passenger, humanitarian, three times faster than the current system (im- layer CVD Processes which will scale up ca- Homeland Defense, and emergency relief re- proving responsiveness to the war fighter) and pacitor manufacturing capability. Capacitors quirements of the 932nd Airlift Wing. is transportable allowing the imager to be lo- are a pervasive technology in military and Matching funds: This is a full federally fund- cated closer to the tactical users. commercial applications. Millions are currently ed project for the US Air Force. Requesting Member: Congressman K. MICHAEL CONAWAY. used in military systems and often fail due to f increasing environmental temperatures and Bill Number: H.R. 5658. low reliability. Improved capacitor performance EARMARK DECLARATION Account: Army, Other Procurement. and smaller size have been the focus of re- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Texas search in diamond-like carbon (DLC) Army National Guard. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY Address of Requesting Entity: Camp Mabry, dielectrics by the Air Force Research Labora- OF TEXAS Austin,Texas 78763–5218. tory (AFRL). Morgan Advanced Ceramics has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provide the Texas developed and tested proprietary dielectric, Thursday, May 22, 2008 National Guard $1,000,000 for the procure- thin film coatings that have demonstrated the ment of 700 Megahertz APCO–25 standard required dielectric properties. The technology Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, con- two-way radios for operational and tactical utilizes semiconductor processing to produce sistent with the Republican Leadership’s policy interagency interoperability in their disaster re- multilayer capacitors that are 4 to 10 times on earmarks, I submit this statement for the sponse task force. This project allows the smaller and lighter than the polymer-based ca- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Texas National Guard forces to utilize 700 and pacitors currently in use by the military. Requesting Member: Congressman K. 800 MHz trunked radio systems being linked Requesting Member: Congressman MICHAEL CONAWAY. across Texas as established in the State CHARLES W. DENT. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Communications Interoperability Plan. It fur- Bill Number: H.R. 5658, National Defense Account: Army, RDT&E. ther fully enables interagency interoperability Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Texas to coordinate and synchronize interagency ef- Account: Research, Development, Test and Tech University. forts to maintain unity of effort. Evaluation (RDTE), Army. Address of Requesting Entity: 19th and Uni- Requesting Member: Congressman K. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Edmund versity, Lubbock, Texas 79409. MICHAEL CONAWAY. Optics, Inc. Description of Request: Provide $4,000,000 Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Address of Requesting Entity: 601 Mont- to Texas Tech University to research the use Account: Army, Other Procurement. gomery Avenue. Pennsburg, PA 18073. of Compact Pulsed Power as a scientific base Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Texas Description of Request: $2,900.000 is in- for integrating electrical weapons systems Army National Guard. cluded to advance Precision Molding Manufac- onto all-electric combat vehicles. Compact Address of Requesting Entity: Camp Mabry, turing Technology for InfraRed Aspheric Op- Pulsed Power is the use of targeted electro- Austin, Texas 78763–5218. tics. Infrared imaging technology is integrated magnetic radiation to disable electronic de- Description of Request: Provide $3,000,000 in missile guidance, airborne reconnaissance, vices such as cell phones. Initial research indi- to the Texas Military Forces (TXMF) for eight and situation awareness for soldiers, police, cates that compact pulsed power technology Joint Incident Scene Communication Capa- and firefighters. It presents the only viable so- could be beneficial to the Department of De- bility (JISCC) packages required for disaster lution for sight in total darkness, dense fog fense by being able to disable Improvised Ex- response. This equipment enables the Texas and smoke. This technology enables the plosive Devices used in Iraq and Afghanistan. National Guard Joint Inter-Agency Task Force armed forces to detect and identify threats, Texas Tech has developed the technology but (JIATF) to command and control its inter- then engage and defeat the enemy at a safe needs to field test it in order to deploy it with agency structure in and out of Texas in sup- distance. Production techniques for aspheric troops on the ground. An existing lightly ar- port of other states under the Emergency optics have limitations, as current solutions mored vehicle such as a HMMWV will be Management Assistance Compact. It supports are either low-cost or high-performance but modified to an all-electric platform with an inte- the various disaster command posts including not both. Similarly, aspheres in thermal appli- grated fuel cell and auxiliary battery pack. Two the Joint Interagency Task Force head- cations are produced using expensive machin- or three types of electric weapon systems quarters, each subordinate task force com- ing techniques and costly raw materials. Mold- (high power microwave (HPM) generator, mand post, local incident command posts, ing, an alternative production technique, is the hypervelocity rail gun, and/or high power Emergency Operations Centers, and other multi-agency coordination centers. The JISCC only feasible means to generate cost-effective laser) will be integrated into the platform. Indi- system also uses Department of Defense sat- precision infrared aspheric lenses. It is critical vidually each of these systems is quite com- ellites eliminating the persistent shortage of to shift infrared optics production from expen- plex and the combination of any two of these funds to pay for commercial satellite service. sive machining to cost-effective precision systems will increase the integration problem Ten JISCC packages have been authorized in molding. exponentially. The information gained from this previous years, but currently, the Texas Na- f research could be significant in furthering the tional Guard has two on-hand. EARMARK DECLARATION nation’s defense capabilities. Requesting Member: Congressman K. Requesting Member: Congressman K. MICHAEL CONAWAY. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS MICHAEL CONAWAY. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. OF ILLINOIS Account: Defense-wide, RDT&E. Account: Army, RDT&E. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Applied Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Zebra Im- Research Associates. Thursday, May 22, 2008 aging. Address of Requesting Entity: 1848 Lockhill- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I submit Address of Requesting Entity: 9801 Metric Selma Rd., Suite 102, San Antonio, Texas the following: Blvd., Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78758. 78213.

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And it offers the heartfelt condolences capability in support of the Joint Light Tactical I congratulate Nicholas Shelburne for his of the House of Representatives to the victims Vehicle (JLTV) program and future military ve- achievements in school and in his community and families of these tragic acts of violence in hicle development programs. and am proud to represent such talented and Colorado and coveys our gratitude to Jeanne With the introduction of survivability-based dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas. Assam, city and county officials, as well as the design criteria in light tactical vehicles, the test f police, fire, sheriff, Federal authorities, and and evaluation requirements of new vehicle emergency medical teams whose quick re- designs are more extensive. Therefore, the PERSONAL EXPLANATION sponse saved lives. objective of this program is to design a test On rollcall number 185, to suspend the rules structure analogous to the civilian automotive HON. MARK UDALL and pass H.R. 3548, as amended, the Plain safety community’s Heidelberg sled tests. OF COLORADO Language in Government Communications Whereas the Heidelberg sled tests simulate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act, as a cosponsor of that measure I would the loading conditions of a vehicle crash, the Thursday, May 22, 2008 have voted ‘‘yes.’’ blast-on-vehicle test device will simulate the H.R. 3548 requires Federal agencies to use loading conditions of road-side or under- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, plain language in Government documents re- carriage explosion. for the information of our colleagues and my lated to obtaining a service or a benefit. It re- Requesting Member: Congressman K. MI- constituents, I want the RECORD to reflect how sponds to the fact that Government docu- CHAEL CONAWAY. I would have voted on the following votes I ments often are complex and difficult to under- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. missed this session. stand, particularly when they are not written Account: Navy, RDT&E. On rollcall 134, to pass S. 2733, to tempo- clearly. To address this problem, President Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Angelo rarily extend the programs under the Higher Clinton in 1998 issued a memorandum that, in State University. Education Act of 1965, 1 would have voted part, required Federal agencies to use plain Address of Requesting Entity: 2601 W. Ave- ‘‘yes.’’ language in all documents that explain how to nue N., San Angelo, Texas 76909. On rollcall 154, on ordering the previous obtain a benefit or service. However, while a Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 question on H. Res. 1605, providing for the few agencies still maintain plain language pro- for Angelo State University and Texas State consideration of H.R. 5501, the Tom Lantos grams, efforts to promote plain language have University Systems’ Center for Hetero-Func- and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Lead- waned. H.R. 3548 defines plain language and tional Materials (CHM). CHM will help meet ership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and requires agencies to use plain language in any the need within the Department of Defense for Malaria Reauthorization Act, I would have new document that explains how to obtain a the development of new materials to create voted ‘‘no.’’ service or a benefit or that is relevant to ob- ‘‘single-chip-devices’’ as conventional semi- I would have done so because defeating the taining a service or a benefit. The bill ensures conductor manufacturing technology is reach- previous question would have allowed the that many of the letters, forms, and other doc- ing its maturity and its rate of innovation has House to consider an amendment dealing with uments that people receive from the Govern- saturated. These new devices require many the appropriations earmark process. I support ment will be written in a clear, understandable types of built-in hetero-functionality, simply not reforming that process and think that the way. Under this bill, for example, the Social available or achievable using conventional House should at least debate changes to it, al- Security Administration would be required to semiconductor/materials technology. The CHM though I reserve judgment on whether I would use plain language in letters that provide provides the infrastructure and resources re- have supported the specific language of the beneficiaries information about Social Security. quired for research and development of new amendment since it was not debated. I joined in cosponsoring the bill because I materials and processes that will be required On rollcall 158, passage of H.R. 5501, Tom think it is important for those of us in Govern- for the fabrication of next generation devices. Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Glob- ment to do more to communicate clearly with These hetero-functional materials and struc- al Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, our employers, the American people, and I tures will allow devices to be built on a single and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008, I hope that the Senate will join the House in chip, thereby reducing costs and size while would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ giving prompt approval to the legislation. enabling more versatility than is currently On rollcall 162, passage of H.R. 2464, The On rollcall number 331, to pass H.R. 6081, achievable. The Office of Naval Research Wakefield Act—I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief (ONR) deemed the CHM as critical to devel- On rollcall 163, passage of S. 793, Reau- Tax Act, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ oping next generation devices for the military. thorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury Act— On rollcall number 332, to pass H.R. 6074, CHM received support and funding in Fiscal I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ the Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act, I Year 2008. On rollcall 182, on the Flake amendment to would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ f H.R. 2537, to bar use of funds provided under f that bill for Congressional earmarks, I would HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- have voted ‘‘yes.’’ IN HONOR OF BRIAN FOSS TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT On rollcall 183, to suspend the rules and NICHOLAS JAMES SHELBURNE pass H. Res. 886, Expressing sympathy to the HON. SAM FARR victims and families of the tragic acts of vio- OF CALIFORNIA HON. JOHN R. CARTER lence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vada, Colorado, as a cosponsor of the resolu- OF TEXAS Thursday, May 22, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ As the resolution reminds us all, on Sunday, Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, May 22, 2008 December 9, 2007, a troubled individual was honor Brian Foss in his retirement as the Port Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like responsible for killing several innocent people Director of the Santa Cruz Port District. Brian to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- and injuring others at, first, the Youth With a served the Port District for 34 years, managing cesses and achievements of Nicholas Mission facility in Arvada and, a few hours Santa Cruz Harbor, as well as the Santa Cruz Shelburne, who has received the Congres- later, at the New Life Church in the Colorado Port. sional Certificate of Merit award at Belton High Springs area—where he was fatally shot by After graduating from the University of School in Belton, Texas. Nicholas has shown Jeanne Assam, a volunteer private security Southern California in 1964, Brian spent the exceptional leadership qualities through his in- guard. next 22 years serving as a pilot for the United volvement in numerous activities which makes The resolution rightly commends Ms. Assam States Coast Guard, and as a Lieutenant him a great candidate for this award. and the quick response of local first respond- Colonel Combat Rescue Pilot for the California

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In addition, St Joseph’s Hospital will pro- Harbormaster for the Santa Cruz Port District. Rod Cook, through his proactive measures, vide blood pressure checks, cholesterol Brian’s upbeat attitude and friendliness with made South Lyon one of the fastest growing screening, and bone density screening and coworkers gained him many friends, and 2 small communities in the nation during his ca- the Reading Phillies mascot ‘‘Screwball’’ will years later, Foss worked his way up to Port reer. As Mr. Cook enters the next phase of his make an appearance. It will be a fitting cele- Director for the Santa Cruz Port District. For life after his retirement on March 11, 2008, Mr. bration to recognize all of the members’ great the next 31 years, Foss continued his tenure Cook looks forward to spending time with his work. as Port Director, serving as the Chief Execu- wife, Sydney. Constantly showing his love for Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues tive Officer for the District. the city, Mr. Cook will continue to contribute join me today in praising the courageous work, Outside of work, Brian was, and still is, a his services, after retirement, until a new man- dedication and service of the men and women passionate and active supporter of ocean ager is hired. that make up the Exeter Ambulance Associa- preservation. Brian was the former Chairman Madam Speaker, for 25 years Mr. Rod Cook tion. The employees and volunteers continue of the California Marine Affairs and Navigation has successfully served the citizens of South to protect their community with steadfast de- Conference, a 35-year-old California port and Lyon, Michigan. As Mr. Cook resigns from his termination, and ensure that when one is in harbor advocacy association. Today, he is a position of City Manager, he leaves behind a trouble, they will be there to help. long-standing legacy of trust, dedication, and member of the Bay Planning Coalition, the f California Marine Parks and Harbors Associa- achievement. Today, I ask my colleagues to tion, and he is a harbor representative for join me in congratulating Mr. Rod Cook upon PERSONAL EXPLANATION Santa Cruz County Inter-Agency Task Force his retirement and recognizing his years of on economic development relevant to the loyal service to the community and our coun- HON. HEATHER WILSON Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. try. OF NEW MEXICO But Brian’s enthusiasm is not limited to the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oceans, but extends into his personal life as HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVER- May 22, 2008 well. As a devoted father, Brian founded the SARY OF THE EXETER AMBU- Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Madam 129th for Kids fund, a benefit program for mili- LANCE ASSOCIATION tary children who have lost parents in service. Speaker, because of my commitment to a His dedication to the harbor and passion for family event on May 20, 2008, I missed rollcall life also extended to his employees. His co- HON. JIM GERLACH votes 331–337. Had I been present, I would OF PENNSYLVANIA workers described him as a fun, considerate, have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 331, ‘‘yes’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and polite guy to hang around, who made a on rollcall vote 332, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 333, difference in the lives of others; he always Thursday, May 22, 2008 ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 334, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote made sure to let everyone feel welcome and Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise 335, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 336, and ‘‘yes’’ on to have a say in decisions. Additionally, Brian today to pay tribute and offer congratulations rollcall vote 337. taught many of his workers how to effectively to the Exeter Ambulance Association, located f work in public service, and always made sure in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, for cele- EARMARK DECLARATION to try to do the right thing for everyone. brating its 40th Anniversary this year. Associa- Madam Speaker, I would like to extend our tion members will be acknowledging this great Nation’s deep gratitude for Brian’s service to milestone on May 31, 2008 at an event to be HON. JOHN R. ‘‘RANDY’’ KUHL, JR. the United States and his local community. I held at Association headquarters. OF NEW YORK know I speak for every Member of Congress The Exeter Ambulance Association was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in expressing my bittersweet feelings towards formed 40 years ago to provide outstanding Thursday, May 22, 2008 his retirement, and our thankfulness for his emergency ambulance service for Exeter contributions to our Nation. Though Brian Foss Township and St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania. Mr. KUHL of New York. Madam Speaker, I may be retiring, he will not be leaving the The group was formed as a non-profit organi- submit the following: hearts of all whom he has touched. zation and started as an all-volunteer service. Requesting Member: Representative JOHN f Over the years, it has grown and expanded its R. ‘‘RANDY’’ KUHL, JR. services and now provides Advanced Life Bill Number: H.R. 5658. HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Account: Army Aircraft Procurement, Utility OF MR. ROD COOK other emergency and non-emergency ambu- Helicopter Mods. lance services. In addition, the Exeter Ambu- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Elmira/ HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER lance Association operates a community train- Corning Regional Airport. OF MICHIGAN ing center and, in 2007, trained over 2500 Address of Requesting Entity: 1250 Schwei- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people in CPR and put 30 Automatic zer Road, Horseheads, NY 14845. Defibrillators (AEDs) into service in the com- Description of Request: Provides a total of Thursday, May 22, 2008 munity. Today, the Association employs over $5,000,000 to upgrade UH–60A Black Hawk Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I 50 medical transportation professionals, oper- helicopters to the UH–60L configuration. Most rise to honor and acknowledge Mr. Rod Cook, ates four ambulances, two wheelchair-vans, of the funding will be used to procure and in- the City Manager of South Lyon, upon his re- and responds to over 4,000 calls for help each stall the upgrades required to increase per- tirement from a prominent 25-year career in year. formance of this aircraft, and a small portion public service. Its mission is ‘‘to provide quality pre-hospital will be used for salaries in support of this ef- Mr. Cook accepted the position of City Man- emergency medical care in both emergency fort. The UH–60 Black Hawk helicopter is an ager in October of 1983, and led the citizens and non-emergency settings, and perform all essential capability of the Army National of South Lyon with confidence and pride for services related to emergency medical service Guard. It provides units in every state with a over two decades. Rod was known for his and emergency management.’’ As anyone multi-mission aircraft for search and rescue, stern, quiet demeanor and his ability to listen who has received assistance from the Exeter utility lift, disaster relief and medical evacu- intently and make superior decisions. Mr. Ambulance Association will tell you, it has per- ation. Funding the UH–60A to L upgrade will Cook took on the challenge of city manager at formed its mission in an exemplary fashion significantly improve the Black Hawk fleet and a time when the population was only 5,200 and consistently surpasses its own standards. ensure that National Guard units are ready for people. Rod was able to establish growth with- At the 40th year celebration on May 31, the deployment to protect our national interests at in the city; more than doubling the population Association will be joined by representatives of home and abroad.

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A TRIBUTE CELEBRATING THE GRESSIONAL RECORD a list of projects that I where potential damages from a 1 percent BROOKLYN BRIDGE’S 125TH have requested receive federal funding as part flood exceed $250 million. BIRTHDAY of the FY09 appropriations process. The Project Name: Llagas Creek. By providing projects requested in the list below were pre- flood protection to the local community, the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS sented to me by constituents, local groups, project will protect 1,100 homes, 500 busi- OF NEW YORK and local governments. nesses, and over 1,300 acres of agricultural Project Name: Multidisciplinary Alternative land in Santa Clara County that would other- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reception Center (MARC). The Multidisci- wise result in damages totaling more than $8 Thursday, May 22, 2008 plinary Alternative Reception Center (MARC) million (1982) dollars with annual average Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today would provide a facility for police to refer non- damages of $900,000. to call my colleagues’ attention to the historic violent minors in Santa Clara County. Project Name: Upper Penitencia Creek. The occasion of the Brooklyn Bridge’s 125th birth- Project Name: Collaborative Response to Upper Penitencia Creek flood protection day. In 1883, citizens of New York City and Victims of Domestic Violence. This project will project will provide flood protection to over Brooklyn took the first step toward uniting their develop a new model of collaborative edu- 5,000 homes, schools, and businesses in the two cities. Then, the Brooklyn Bridge opened cation, training and community response to communities of San Jose and Milpitas and to the public, bringing to life the dreams and victims of domestic violence. The College of surrounding areas, with potential damages plans of John and Washington Roebling. It is Applied Sciences and Arts (CASA) at San from a 100-year flood exceeding $455 million. this bridge that captures the imagination of the Jose State University will foster interdiscipli- The project includes modified floodplains, lev- world, appearing as a symbol of Brooklyn and nary education and internship team place- ees, floodwalls and bypass channels along the New York City as far away as Europe and ments in the relevant departments/schools in Upper Penitencia Creek. Asia. collaboration with central public and commu- Project Name: South San Francisco Shore- After 60 years of political, financial and tech- nity agencies in both Santa Clara County and line. The South San Francisco Shoreline study nical discussions, including a six-lane tunnel the city of San Jose, California. project is expected to provide tidal and fluvial proposal in the 1830’s, John Roebling’s plan Project Name: San Jose Police Mobile Iden- flood protection for Silicon Valley, including was approved, the New York Bridge Company tification, Field Reporting, and Records Man- approximately 42,800 acres, 7,400 homes and was formed, and in 1869, construction of the agement Systems. This project will complete businesses, and major highways, parks, and bridge finally began. The bridge was built over department-wide availability of mobile identi- airports. This year’s funding will allow the a period of 14 years in the face of enormous fication technology and initiate addition of Corps of Engineers to make satisfactory difficulties. Washington Roebling, John’s son, automated field reporting and upgraded progress on completion of the Feasibility Re- had always been a man, who liked to be on records management systems. In addition, it port for the study as directed by the Water Re- site during the construction, and often he will address inefficiencies and enable better sources Development Act of 2007. could be found instructing others what to do cross-analysis and information sharing. Project Name: San Jose Urban Forest and many times doing manual work himself. Project Name: South San Francisco Bay Planting Program. This project will plant trees Washington actually spent more hours in the Shoreline Study (NASA-Ames Research Cen- throughout San Jose, in partnership with Our working chamber than anyone else for fear ter). A 2.5 mile trail adjacent to the restored City Forest, to achieve the goal of 100,000 that any slip might prove to be disastrous. habitat and NASA’s Ames Research Center is new trees over the next 15 years, replacing Unfortunately, in the summer of 1872, being constructed as part of Phase 1 restora- 60,000 trees lost and increasing the tree can- Washington Roebling had to be carried out tion of the South San Francisco Bay Salt opy to reduce urban heat island effects and with caisson disease. From this point on, he Ponds. The requested funding will be utilized carbon impacts. Trees will be planted through- remained painfully paralyzed and became to construct a new security fence for the Re- out the City and will benefit all of the diverse known as the ‘‘man in the window’’ as he search Center as the current fence is sub- communities within San Jose. never returned to the site of the bridge, but standard and could be easily compromised. Project Name: South San Francisco Bay watched it from his townhouse, directing the Project Name: Coyote Creek Watershed. Shoreline Study (USGS). US Geological Sur- construction through his wife, Emily Roebling, The project is a new study and was authorized vey would use these funds to conduct inter- who acted as an intermediary. In total, 27 peo- by a May 2002 resolution of the House Trans- disciplinary monitoring (biological, hydrological, ple died during the construction of the bridge, portation and Infrastructure Committee. The and water quality studies) of Salt Ponds in some of the worse accidents happened during Coyote Creek Watershed Study will examine San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay. With cable rigging and others were crushed by ways to provide flood protection for the cities restoration work occurring in both the South swinging blocks. of San Jose, Milpitas, and Morgan Hill, includ- Bay and North Bay salt ponds, there is an ur- In the end, John Roebling’s claim that ‘‘the ing a major portion of the Silicon Valley’s high- gent need for monitoring to guide planning great towers will be ranked as national monu- tech area. and implementation efforts. ments . . . as work of art and a successful Project Name: Upper Guadalupe River. The Project Name: South San Francisco Bay specimen of advanced bridge engineering,’’ Upper Guadalupe River flood protection Shoreline Study (FWS). The Don Edwards came to life. On May 24, 1883, with schools project will provide flood protection for 7,500 San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is and businesses closed, the Brooklyn Bridge homes in Santa Clara County. managing 9,600 acres of the recently acquired also referred to as the ‘‘Great East River Project Name: Guadalupe River. The Gua- South Bay Salt Ponds; funding is needed an- Bridge’’ and costing $15 million was opened dalupe River flood protection project extends nually to effectively manage these lands, in- with hundreds of people attending the spec- through downtown San Jose from Interstate cluding installation and management of water tacular ribbon cutting event. 880 to Interstate 280 and protects the area control structures, levee maintenance, and Madam Speaker, it is an honor to represent from $576 million in damages from a one per- monitoring of salt ponds. the congressional district that begins once you cent flood. The project is part of a multi- Project Name: The Japanese American Ex- cross this magnificent structure and is one of phased flood protection project along the Gua- perience: Making It Available. Located in one New York’s most spectacular and evocative dalupe River and is an integral component to of only three Japantowns remaining in Cali- landmarks. downtown San Jose’s revitalization efforts. fornia, the Japanese American Museum of f Project Name: San Jose Area Water Rec- San Jose (JAMsj) is contributing to the renais- lamation and Reuse Project. The San Jose sance of Japantown through the construction EARMARK DECLARATION Water Reclamation and Reuse Project will in- of a new museum. This museum will allow the crease water supply reliability and protect en- broader community better access to and un- HON. ZOE LOFGREN dangered species by reducing wastewater dis- derstanding of the history, culture and arts of OF CALIFORNIA charges into San Francisco Bay through the Japanese Americans in Santa Clara Valley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recycling of wastewater. Project Name: Branham Lane/Monterey Project Name: Coyote and Berryessa Highway Rail Grade Separation—San Jose, Thursday, May 22, 2008 Creeks. The project provides extensive flood CA. Federal funding will complete environ- Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam protection to the area downstream of Mon- mental assessment work and conceptual engi- Speaker, I rise today to submit into the CON- tague Expressway in Milpitas and San Jose neering to convert the highway-rail at-grade

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In Santa Clara County, this is the Project Name: Lazzarini Place Affordable Advanced Paraffin-based Hybrid Rockets for only domestic violence shelter that meets the Homes—San Jose, CA. Federal funding will Space Applications. Recent research at Stan- linguistic and cultural needs of the Asian com- provide funds to train at-risk young women ford University has led to the identification of munity. and men in the construction of new homes for a new class of fast burning paraffin-based Project Name: Regional Homeless Medical low-income first time home buyers. fuels that promise to make hybrid rockets a Respite Care Initiative. Funding will be used Project Name: Advanced Zero-Emission Bus practical system for a wide variety of propul- for one-time start-up costs of a homeless Demonstration Program—Santa Clara, CA. sion applications of interest to the government. medical respite care program providing post- This funding request relates to purchasing Project Name: Strategic Language Initiative hospitalization medical services to the home- three hydrogen fuel-cell buses by the Santa (CSU Center for Strategic Languages). The 5 less in San Jose/Santa Clara County, includ- Clara Valley Transportation Authority in order California State University (CSU) campuses ing program refinements, personnel, and to implement an Advanced Zero-Emission Bus originally comprising the Strategic Language equipment, in order to address medical needs Demonstration Program pursuant to regula- Initiative (SLI) Consortium worked collabo- in a more cost-effective manner, to be sus- tions enacted by the California Air Resources ratively between 2005 and 2007 to create an tained by local funding. Board. Under the program, public transit agen- effective model capitalizing on campus lan- Project Name: Center for Migration Studies. cies must purchase a minimum of three ad- guage expertise, student heritage language di- Purpose of the funding is to establish an inter- vanced zero-emission buses and operate versity, and local linguistic communities in Ara- disciplinary Center for Migration Studies them in revenue service for a minimum of 12 bic, Mandarin, Korean, Persian, and Russian. (CMS), envisaging faculty and student partici- months starting January 2009. The Consortium’s success in southern Cali- pation from multiple departments in the Col- Project Name: Way Back Lot at Children’s fornia can be enhanced by developing a simi- lege of Social Sciences at San Jose State Discovery Museum—San Jose, CA. Proposed lar model in northern California. This request University (SJSU). The main objective of the project includes the following: (1) A 30,000 would build the programs within the current CMS is to facilitate interdisciplinary research square foot outdoor exhibit gallery with inter- Consortium, and add CSU campuses in San on a comprehensive, multifaceted examination active exhibits and educational program Francisco and San Jose. Lessons learned of immigrants’ experiences globally. spaces that engage children in the process of from the current 5 programs will shape the 2 Project Name: Center for Employment creating ideas and solutions that have been new programs. Training—IT Capacity Building. Center for Em- Project Name: Advanced IED Jammer Re- San Jose’s stock-in-trade as far back in his- ployment Training (CET) is a private, non-prof- search & Development Program. The most im- tory as archaeologists have documented. (2) A it human services organization focused on portant aspect of the program is the develop- perimeter wall or fence, artistically designed to providing employment training and education ment of a next generation IED jammer that depict distinct cultural periods of the Guada- can simultaneously allow our Blue Force ra- services to hard-to-serve populations. The lupe River, which also secures the outdoor ex- dios to communicate. Another facet of the pro- project will expand and upgrade the IT capac- hibit gallery for the safety of visitors and de- gram is to develop a flexible, standardized, ity of the organization and enhance the com- ters vandals. (3) A 12,000 square foot ‘‘green jammer architecture that can adapt to chang- puter technology for vocational training and building’’ expansion to Children’s Discovery ing threats quickly, a so-called ‘‘multi-mission GED education services for at-risk youth, ages Museum’s southern wing that will serve as spectral combat system’’ architecture. 18–24. support space to the new outdoor gallery. Project Name: Advanced Tactical Threat Project Name: Student Partners Reaching Project Name: First-Time Homebuyer Low Warning Radio (ATTWR). This project will Kids. The Student Partners Reaching Kids Income Downpayment Assistance Program— substantially advance U.S. Special Forces (SPRK) program serves more than 1,000 San Jose, CA. The mission of the Housing teams to combat and defend our troops young adolescents through a series of offer- Trust of Santa Clara County is to provide the against radio controlled roadside bombs. The ings which form a continuum of opportunities resources and leadership to make housing effort will lead to an advanced technology that throughout the year for students in the fourth more affordable for those who want to live and will allow for the dismantling of the terror cell through ninth grade age range. work in Santa Clara County. Federal funds will command and control elements, as well as f go to a revolving loan fund for Low Income identify and locate the bomb making factories. HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- Assistance Program to households with in- This effort will ultimately save U.S. lives and comes up to 80% of Area Median Income, TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT also reduce the number of maiming and cas- WILLIAM PENDER with maximum assistance of $15,000 per loan ualties due to IED’s. with a below market interest rate loan. Project Name: Large Area and Printed Elec- Project Name: Preserving the Historic Issei tronics for Defense Systems. This project in- HON. JOHN R. CARTER Memorial Building—San Jose, CA. Federal volves the combination of new, advanced ma- OF TEXAS funding will rehabilitate and renovate a historic terials and large area printed electronics and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES building built in 1906, now known as the Issei will enable flexible, lightweight, and rugged Thursday, May 22, 2008 Memorial Building. Structural safety improve- photovoltaic, battery, sensor, and communica- ments are needed and facility expansion is re- tion products for military systems. Integration Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like quired to meet the needs of the local commu- with textiles and other surfaces will enable to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- nity. production of electronics for military infrastruc- cesses and achievements of William Pender Project Name: DeWitt Avenue S-Curve Re- ture not possible today. who has received the Congressional Certifi- alignment—Santa Clara County, CA. The Project Name: Nonlinear Optics for Memory cate of Merit award at Temple High School in project would straighten the existing horizontal Electronics (NOME). This project will be used Temple, Texas. William has shown excep- curve and flatten the vertical curve by extend- to develop and manufacture nonlinear mate- tional leadership qualities through his involve- ing it and widening the travel lanes. The rials, solid state lasers and large field of view ment in numerous activities which makes him project would straighten an S-Curve on DeWitt deep ultra-violet objectives for the develop- a great candidate for this award. Avenue to enhance the line of sight for motor- ment and inspection of memory microelec- William is a member of the Temple High ists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, thereby im- tronic chips, as well as advanced microelec- School Top Band, Wind Ensemble, and has proving overall safety. tronics that are used in classified and secure played on the varsity Wildcat football team. Project Name: Silicon Valley Regional Inter- communications equipment, electro-optic sen- William is a volunteer in the assisted nursing operability Project (SVRIP) Data Interoper- sors, satellites, and various weapon systems. area of the VA Hospital in Temple. Through ability Project. Like jurisdictions across the Project Name: San Jose Courthouse. This his volunteering for the VA, William has country, the SVRIP operates standalone and money would be used for site acquisition for a learned the importance of giving back to the disparate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), as new Federal Courthouse in San Jose. men and women that serve our country.

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Again, congratulations to the dedicated drug In 1980, Colonel Wendel attended Basic IN HONOR OF NATIONAL DRUG court professionals and graduates from Arkan- Combat Engineer Officers Course, Camp COURT MONTH sas and around the country on a job well Lejeune, North Carolina. Between 1986 and done. 1987, he attended Amphibious Warfare HON. JOHN BOOZMAN f School, Quantico, Virginia. He graduated from OF ARKANSAS the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff TRIBUTE TO THE 300TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES College in 1994 with a Masters of Military SARY OF HEBRON CONNECTICUT Thursday, May 22, 2008 Studies, and in June 2000 he graduated from the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I stand HON. JOE COURTNEY Island with a Masters of Arts in National Secu- here today to congratulate drug courts in Ar- OF CONNECTICUT rity and Strategic Studies. Thereupon, he kansas and nationwide during National Drug IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as Assistant Chief of Staff, G–4 U.S. Court Month. Over 2,100 drug courts in the Thursday, May 22, 2008 Marine Corps Forces, Korea from July 2000 to United States provide an alternative to incar- July 2001. During this period, he was selected ceration for non-violent, drug-addicted offend- Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to the grade of colonel. ers by combining intense judicial supervision, today to recognize and celebrate the 300th Colonel Wendel has served in two major comprehensive substance abuse and mental anniversary of the incorporation of the town of combat operations, Operation Desert Shield/ health treatment, random and frequent drug Hebron, Connecticut. Throughout 2008, the Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope. testing, incentives and sanctions, clinical case town and its residents have and will continue His leadership background encompasses a management and life skills services. The tire- to celebrate 300 years of rich history. wide range of roles, responsibilities, and spec- less efforts of the judges, prosecutors, de- From its original settlement, agriculture pro- trum of experience. With his diversity of knowl- fense attorneys, treatment providers, rehabili- duction has supported the growth of the town edge and talent, Colonel Wendel has given tation experts, child advocates, researchers, as well as agriculture development and growth much to this country through his dedicated educators, law enforcement representatives, of neighboring communities. From colonial la- military service, which will be formally con- correctional representatives, pre-trial officers bors to modern agricultural machinery, cultiva- cluded with retirement on June 5, 2008. and probation officers that are involved in drug tion of the land has remained an important Colonel Wendel currently serves as the Pro- courts provide substance abusing offenders economic and communal component of the gram Officer, Western Regional Environmental with the much-needed chance at long-term re- town of Hebron. Hebron’s agricultural history, Coordination Office, Marine Corps Base Camp covery and productive lifestyles. reflecting on the distinct New England sea- Pendleton, California. He continues to serve to I have seen firsthand the impact of the 40 sons, will be highlighted in the yearlong third protect and defend U.S. Marine Corps western operational drug courts in my state, where centennial celebration. region training interests and entities. He and drug court programs have enhanced public This past March, residents enjoyed Maple his wife Susan have their home in Oceanside, safety, saved taxpayer dollars and, most im- Fest, which focused on a favorite New Eng- California. portantly, saved lives. Nearly 1,000 people land winter harvest and culinary tradition. On behalf of the people of the United States have graduated from the program according to Families in Hebron and across the New Eng- whom he has served with courage and honor, state records and currently 1,600 people are land community joined in the festivities, which we commemorate the service of Colonel An- enrolled all across the state. featured regional treats from local sugar thony Joseph Wendel III. For example, the Fifth Judicial District Drug houses. The sweet products of the maple f Court in Russellville, Arkansas, has graduated trees were enjoyed in traditional to 43 clients since it opened its doors in 2004. untraditional forms, from maple syrup to maple REMEMBERING FORMER PRESI- Four of these drug court graduates have re- cotton candy. In the coming September, He- DENT OF AZERBAIJAN HEYDAR ceived their college degrees and started ca- bron Harvest Fair will highlight the products of ALIYEV reers. One client has even advanced into the the New England fall harvest. position of general manager for his company. Three hundred years after incorporation, HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT The Fifth Judicial District Drug Court has set from its colonial origins through its modem OF SOUTH CAROLINA up a dental plan for clients, along with a work evolution, Hebron represents the very best of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES placement assistance program. This drug a Connecticut and more broadly, small-town Thursday, May 22, 2008 court and its achievements are just a small ex- America. I ask my colleagues to join with me ample of what is happening in the numerous and my constituents in honoring and cele- Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam drug courts across the state of Arkansas. In brating Hebron’s third centennial and welcome Speaker, On May 10, 2008, we commemo- addition, the efforts of people like Judge Mary many more to come. rated the 85th Jubilee of the late President Ann Gunn and the 4th Judicial District Drug f Heydar Aliyev. When Azerbaijan reclaimed Court have helped make the program a suc- independence in 1991, most Americans had cess in the Natural State. More than one thou- HONORING THE SERVICE OF COLO- never heard of the country. Soon after, the sand people have been treated through that NEL ANTHONY JOSEPH WENDEL country found itself involved in a war with program that has an 89 percent retention rate. III, U.S. MARINE CORPS neighboring Armenia over Nagorno Karabakh, Town Hall Meetings held by the group help to which resulted in one million refugees and 20 promote awareness and prevention of sub- HON. DARRELL E. ISSA percent of Azerbaijani soil occupied by Arme- stance abuse in our families and schools. OF CALIFORNIA nian forces. As we face a growing population of drug-ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Out of chaos, economic turmoil, and ques- dicted offenders in the American justice sys- tions about the viability of the country’s inde- tem, we must expand our efforts to bring treat- Thursday, May 22, 2008 pendence, President Heydar Aliyev emerged ment to a larger number of those in need. Ac- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to as the President of the Republic. He was re- cording to a recent study by the Urban Re- honor the 30 years of dedicated service of elected in 1998, and served until he passed search Institute’s Justice Policy Center, ap- United States Marine Corps Colonel Anthony away in December 2003. In May it is the 85th proximately 1.5 million drug-involved offenders Joseph Wendel III. anniversary of his birthday, and it is fit to note should be diverted to drug court, which would Since being commissioned a Second Lieu- the milestones that were reached under his generate $32.3 billion in savings to American tenant in August 1979, Colonel Wendel has leadership. The first state visit by a President taxpayers. Armed with our existing research served the Marine Corps in a variety of roles, of an independent Azerbaijan to the United that drug courts work, reduce recidivism, and both at home and abroad. During his 30 years States was realized July 27–August 7, 1997.

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After Mr. Morse spoke, semble, and continues to offer before-school, toric occasion where the two leaders signed a 11 pilots who had never met his patients after-school, and lunch-time tutoring. joint declaration that read: signed up to establish the first of what would Marilyn has earned praise from students, Presidents Clinton and Aliyev agreed on be many ‘‘Honor Flights.’’ parents, and colleagues for her inspirational the importance of expanding the partnership In 2005, the Honor Flight program took 137 style of teaching. In fact, the Teacher of the between the United States and the Republic World War II veterans to visit their memorial. Year Award process begins with a parent of Azerbaijan through strengthening bilat- As the popularity of the program grew, the nomination. She sets clear boundaries for the eral cooperation in the political, security, need for more volunteers and the use of com- children and reinforces positive behavior economic and commercial spheres. mercial aircraft became necessary. By 2006, through praise. ‘‘I treat students with respect, The U.S. also reaffirmed support for Azer- an estimated 300 Ohio veterans made the trip I hold them accountable, and I challenge baijan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and to visit the World War II Memorial. them,’’ wrote Marilyn in her application. ‘‘I do independence. Under President Aliyev’s lead- The mission and ideals of Mr. Morse’s not accept wasted time and talent. I celebrate ership, Azerbaijan emerged as a critical player Honor Flight soon spread across the Nation, their success and help shoulder their dis- in the East-West Energy Transport corridor. and a network of community leaders and vol- appointments and sorrow.’’ Marilyn has the The early oil pipeline, the Baku-Tbilisi-Supsa unteers became established to form the Honor ability to motivate students beyond their nat- oil pipeline was completed in 1997. Azerbaijan Flight Network. The program presently has 69 ural abilities and helps them reach their great- signed over 19 production sharing agreements hubs in 30 States, and is working to establish est potential. with international energy companies. hubs in all 50 States by the end of 2006. As we continue searching for ways to better The decision to build the Maine Export Pipe- Madam Speaker, on the eve of Memorial the educational system, we need to look at the line, MEP, was not an easy one. Day, we feel that it is only fitting to pay tribute positive things happening in schools across Despite great obstacles, Azerbaijan, under to Mr. Morse, who has demonstrated his patri- the country. I believe that Marilyn Spiegel is the leadership of Heydar Aliyev, and with the otism and his respect for a generation of men an excellent example of what is right with support of the United States and Turkey, real- and women who sacrificed so much to ensure America’s schools. Congratulations to my ized the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline which the security of this world, and to guarantee the friend Marilyn Spiegel, the San Juan Unified now runs from the Caspian through Georgia to freedoms that we enjoy today. School District Teacher of the Year. the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan. We thank Mr. Earl Morse for his outstanding f This pipeline helps to guarantee Azerbaijan’s effort to honor the legacy of one of our Na- independence and support of pro-Western for- tion’s most valuable resources, our veterans. EARMARK DECLARATION eign policy, provides energy resources to U.S. We wish him, and his organization, all the best allies like Georgia and Turkey. with his continued effort to ensure his objec- HON. CHRIS CANNON The late President Heydar Aliyev was a tive is completed. OF UTAH strong friend of the United States. Azerbaijan f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was one of the first countries to offer uncondi- HONORING MARILYN SPIEGEL Thursday, May 22, 2008 tional assistance to the United States after 9/ Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, consistent 11, and sent troops to Iraq and Afghanistan. with the Republican Conference standards es- President Aliyev’s significant contributions to HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE OF CALIFORNIA tablished earlier this year, I submit the fol- the country of Azerbaijan provided a fertile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowing information regarding the Metals Afford- ground for the seeds of democracy to flourish Thursday, May 22, 2008 ability Initiative that I support. after Soviet rule, and have paved the road for Bill: H.R. 5658, Duncan Hunter Defense Au- Azerbaijan’s regional and international suc- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, today I thorization. cess. stand to recognize an outstanding public serv- Account: Air Force Research, Development, f ant in my district. She is a woman who has Test and Evaluation. dedicated her life to not only raising her own Legal name of receiving entity: Metals Af- RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- three children, but also teaching and nurturing fordability Initiative Consortium. MENTS OF EARL MORSE many children in her community. I wish to rec- Address: MAI Program Management Office, ognize Marilyn Spiegel, who was recently Pratt & Whitney, c/o Thomas Rupprecht, Mail HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER named Teacher of the Year in the San Juan Stop 114–45, 400 Main Street, E. Hartford OF OHIO Unified School District. CN. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a sixth grade teacher at Earl Le Gette Anticipated sources of the funding for the Elementary School, Marilyn has touched Thursday, May 22, 2008 duration of the project: MAI operates under a countless lives, both directly and indirectly. Technical Information Agreement (TIA) with a Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, I along She began teaching in 1998 after a successful total project cost cap of $75,000,000 through with Mr. HOBSON rise today to recognize Mr. career as a professional chemist and FY 13. AFRL has budgeted approximately Earl Morse, an Ohioan who has dedicated parasitologist. After being an active parent vol- $13.5 mil through FY 2011 from limited discre- himself to honoring World War II veterans unteer in her sons’ classrooms, she decided to tionary funds for developing advanced struc- from across the country by making it possible obtain a teaching credential and share her tural metals technology. for them to visit the national memorial built passion for science with students. Voluntarily Percent and source of required matching and dedicated in their honor. and independently, Marilyn developed a cre- fund: MAI participants cost share 10 percent Mr. Morse is a physician’s assistant and a ative energy program designed to enhance a on AFRL-directed Type I projects and at least retired Air Force captain from Enon, Ohio. student’s understanding of science and the 25 percent on industry-directed Type II While working at the Department of Veterans environment through innovative teaching projects, funded by congressional directions. Affairs, he realized that most of the veterans ideas. In the last six years, she has secured Justification for use of federal taxpayer dol- he took care of were not able to make the trip nearly $30,000 in educational grants for her lars: to visit the World War II Memorial in Wash- energy education program. This program has The mission of MAI is to maintain U.S. lead- ington, DC. Since Mr. Morse was also a pilot, inspired students to examine the role of en- ership in the strategic aerospace metals indus- he offered to personally fly one of his patients ergy in our Nation and how it relates to their trial sector by using technology innovation to to visit the memorial. individual lives. Unselfishly, Marilyn continues maintain global competitiveness while improv- Upon realizing the desire to visit the memo- to share her grant information and educational ing performance and increasing affordability of rial was so great, Mr. Morse started to ask for program with teachers from other schools. weapons systems. This sector includes the help from other pilots to make these trips a re- In her spare time, Marilyn serves on the entire domestic specialty aerospace metals in- ality. During an aero club meeting in January San Juan Unified School District’s science dustrial manufacturing base, representing all

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MAI programs have already ac- intended to be used by an entity to secure OF GEORGIA complished 47 current or planned technology funds for other entities unless the use of fund- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES insertions into military systems. ing is consistent with the specified purpose of Thursday, May 22, 2008 MAI provides innovation, rapid development the earmark. As required by earmark stand- and implementation of new metals technology. ards adopted by the House Republican Con- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, as Many of the MAI programs impact sustain- ference, I submit to the House an explanation the brave men and women of the United ability of the aging Air Force fleet. The author- and justification of this funding in an effort to States Armed Forces protect our freedom and ization provided for in this bill will allow for the provide as much public disclosure and trans- liberty, it is my belief that the rest of us have initiation of 6 new programs, as well as sus- parency as possible on congressionally di- a responsibility to show our support for their taining ongoing programs, directed at rected funding and earmarks. I hereby submit sacrifices in spirit and in deed. With this in sustainment and life extension, fuel savings/ the following information on a project I re- mind, I acknowledge and thank Stork Medical energy management and access to space. quested and the House Armed Services Com- and Community Blood Services in Columbus, f mittee included in H.R. 5658, the Duncan GA, for their generous gift to our military. Attempting to make cord blood stem cell PERSONAL EXPLANATION Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of storage affordable to all of our soldiers is Fiscal Year 2009. praiseworthy. I share their hope, prayer and HON. JOHN R. CARTER Account: Air Force; Research, Development, expectation that the cord blood stem cells OF TEXAS Test & Evaluation. saved from a soldier’s newborn will one day IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University serve to repair the wounds a soldier has sus- Thursday, May 22, 2008 of Oregon (on behalf of the Oregon Nano- tained in battle. I know that these stem cells Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall science and Microtechnology Institute will immediately add a layer of protection for a No. 343, the Motion to Recommit H.R. 6049 (ONAMI) which consists of the University of soldier’s family given their proven ability to with Instructions, I was unavoidably absent Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland fight leukemia, cancer and many other dis- due to a family medical emergency. Had I State University). eases. It is indeed ironic that a soldier’s help- been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. less newborn may offer the ultimate protection Address of Requesting Entity: Attn: Rich of a soldier’s family. This innovative and self- On rollcall No. 344, on Passage of H.R. Linton, Vice President for Research, 203 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Cre- less program designed by Stork Medical and Johnson Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, enthusiastically supported by Community ation Act, I was unavoidably absent due to a OR 97403. family medical emergency. Had I been Blood Services is a wonderful example of pri- present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. Description of Project: H.R. 5658 has au- vate enterprise sharing the burden of our On rollcall No. 345, on Motion to Suspend thorized $1,000,000 for the Oregon Nano- troops and not spending a single tax dollar. the Rules and Pass H.R. 1771, the Crane science and Microtechnology Institute This innovative program offers our wounded Conservation Act of 2008, as Amended, I was (ONAMI) Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanu- heroes the hope of future medical miracles unavoidably absent due to a family medical facturing Initiative. 26 percent of the funds will that may one day restore what was taken from emergency. Had I been present, I would have be used for equipment and 74 percent will be them by bullets and bombs. It also offers voted ‘‘no’’. used for project expenses associated with per- peace of mind for young families that an On rollcall No. 346, on Passage of H.R. sonnel, including: salary, benefits, travel, and added layer of protection is now available. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, tuition off sets for research assistants. Stork Medical’s program in Georgia’s third Objections of the President Not Withstanding, Congressional District is a shinning example The ONAMI Safer Nanomaterials and Nano- of how soldier and civilian alike can stand I was unavoidably absent due to a family med- manufacturing Initiative develops inherently ical emergency. Had I been present, I would shoulder to shoulder in defense of our country. safer and greener nanomaterials and nano- have voted ‘‘yea’’. f manufacturing methods, which directly impact On rollcall No. 347, on Motion to Suspend the military’s need for high performance mate- EARMARK DECLARATION the Rules and Pass H.R. 3819, the Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008 as rials that do not emit unintended wastestreams Amended, I was unavoidably absent due to a or material hazards. Three general areas of HON. THELMA D. DRAKE family medical emergency. Had I been activity included within the Initiative are: (1) ra- OF VIRGINIA present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ tional design of safer and greener materials IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based upon unique properties found at the On rollcall No. 348, on Motion to Suspend Thursday, May 22, 2008 the Rules and Pass H.R. 5826, the Veterans’ nanoscale, (2) systematic assessment of the Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act biological impacts of engineered nanomate- Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, In accord- of 2008, I was unavoidably absent due to a rials, and (3) development of technology for ance with the earmark standards of the House family medical emergency. Had I been high volume manufacturing and application of of Representatives, I am submitting the fol- present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ high-performance nanomaterials. Examples of lowing financial statements for each of my re- On rollcall No. 349, on Motion to Suspend nanomaterials and manufacturing of impor- quested projects funded in H.R. 5658, the the Rules and Pass H.R. 5856, the Depart- tance for military technology include nanoelec- Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Au- tronics and nanophotonics, thermoelectric Act of Fiscal Year 2009. thorization and Lease Act, I was unavoidably coolers, medical diagnostics and therapeutics, Project Name: LPD–17. absent due to a family medical emergency. drinking water purification and environmental Requesting Member: Representative THEL- Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. monitoring & remediation systems. MA DRAKE. Bill Number: H.R. 5658. f The ONAMI Safer Nanomaterials and Safer Account: Shipbuilding and Conversion, EARMARK DECLARATION Nanomanufacturing Initiative cost share in- Navy. cludes: state funding of approximately $2.23 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Depart- HON. GREG WALDEN million for research activities; private funding ment of the Navy. of over $2 million (cash and in-kind) from OF OREGON Address of Requesting Entity: Multiple Loca- Hewlett-Packard, Invitrogen, FEI, and compa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions. nies involved in related research efforts; and Description of Request: To increase the Thursday, May 22, 2008 peer-reviewed federal awards and competitive President’s Budget for the LPD by Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam Speaker, awards from foundations, including the Keck $1,800,000,000. In 2007 Congressional testi- consistent with the House Republican Leader- Foundation, worth several million dollars. mony, USMC leaders testified that a force

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Description of Request: Accelerate funding but conserved pathways that may be validated Project Name: Deployed ASW Sustainment of $10,360,000 for a Fire and Emergency as targets for broad-spectrum antibiotics. Training: P–3 Air Crew Tactical Team Trainer Services station located at Naval Station Nor- Complementary strategies will be developed to (PACT3). folk, Virginia. produce drug-like compounds for further de- Requesting Member: Representative THEL- f velopment, including High-Throughput Screen- MA DRAKE. ing (HTS), ‘in silico’ screening, and the devel- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. EARMARK DECLARATION opment and application of NMR-based frag- Account: Research, Development, Test, and ment approaches (the Institute hosts ‘‘The San Evaluation, Navy. HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY Diego Chemical Library Screening Center’’, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alion OF CALIFORNIA one of 5 such centers nationwide). The IIDC Science & Technology—BMH Operations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will continue its well-funded studies of the Address of Requesting Entity: 5365 Robin Thursday, May 22, 2008 most likely agents of bioterrorism, including Hood Road, Norfolk, VA, USA. anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), smallpox (Variola Description of Request: Provide funding of Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the virus), and plague (Yersinia pestis); but it will $4,000,000 over the President’s FY09 budget following: also expand its focus to the study of emerging request to develop a PC-based simulation en- Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN diseases such as SARS, West Nile and Den- vironment for the P–3 aircrew. The funding will BILBRAY. gue Viruses, as well as preparing counter- increase forward deployed P–3 anti-submarine Bill Number: H.R. 5658. measures to treat a possible influenza pan- warfare (ASW) capabilities in direct response Account: RDT&E, Army. demic—should avian flu strain H5N1 gain the to warfighter requirements resulting in en- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Burnham ability to transmit directly from person to per- hanced readiness for current and future con- Institute for Medical Research. son. tingencies. Address of Requesting Entity: 10901 North A major new focus of the IIDC will be to un- Project Name: Analytics for Shipboard Moni- Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037. derstand and exploit host responses to infec- toring Systems (ASMS). Description of Request: Recent world events tion. Human cells provide the never-ending Requesting Member: Representative THEL- have made abundantly clear the need for a backdrop in a contest between host-defense MA DRAKE. deeper understanding of the molecular and molecules and pathogen virulence factors that Bill Number: H.R. 5658. cellular mechanisms employed by bacterial seek to subvert the host’s innate and adaptive Account: Research, Development, Test, and and viral pathogens that would facilitate the immune responses. Identifying the players and Evaluation, Navy. design of countermeasures to weaponized bio- mechanisms of the natural host responses, Legal Name of Requesting Entities: Oceana logical agents such as anthrax, ricin, smallpox many of which are common to a broad range Sensor Technologies and ESRG LLC. virus, botulinum toxin or plague bacteria. Addi- of infections, may provide novel (host-tar- Address of Requesting Entities: Oceana tionally, as evidenced by the ever-present geted) leads for broad-spectrum therapeutics, Sensor Technologies—1632 Corporate Land- threat of viral pandemics and the relentless the exciting possibility of naturally boosting in- ing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA, USA: ESRG rise of antibiotic-resistance, there is a clear nate immunity, as well as the discovery of LLC—1209 Independence Boulevard, Virginia and urgent need for the development of new novel adjuvants for vaccine design. Vaccine Beach, VA, USA. families of therapeutic agents—antibiotics, technology has developed little in the past 50 Description of Request: Provide funding of vaccines, antitoxins and antivirals. Given the years. A high priority will therefore be the de- $1,000,000 to integrate remote monitoring large and growing number of recalcitrant velopment of novel vaccine methodologies technologies with legacy ship systems. This pathogens, the most useful new therapeutics which employ robust single-chain antigen-ad- Project will enable reduced manning and pro- are likely to have broad-spectrum efficacy; to juvant combinations that facilitate rapid pro- vide crucial ship-to-shore interaction for re- target immutable elements of the pathogen or duction and modification in the face of engi- mote diagnostic decision technology to sup- host; to be rapidly adaptable in the face of neered or mutant pathogens. port ship operators globally. natural or engineered variants; and to be The IIDC is well positioned in that it already Project Name: Automated Fiber Optic Manu- physically robust. has much of the infrastructure in place to gen- facturing Initiative. To assist the United States Army in pro- erate novel therapeutic leads; shortly, with the Requesting Member: Representative THEL- tecting our soldiers against these growing opening of our new facility in Orlando, FL we MA DRAKE. threats, the Infectious & Inflammatory Disease will have the additional capability of devel- Bill Number: H.R. 5658. Center (IIDC) at the Burnham Institute for oping these leads through medicinal chemistry Account: Research, Development, Test, and Medical Research will build on its studies of and pharmacology to phase I trials, the latter Evaluation, Navy. diseases that result from a broad range of in collaboration with our clinical partners in Legal Name of Requesting Entity: KITCO human pathogens. The work will define and Florida. Fiber Optics. characterize host responses to infection, in- Additional funding made possible through Address of Requesting Entity: 5269 Cleve- cluding innate and adaptive immunity and in- this process to the IIDC will enable the expan- land Street, Virginia Beach, VA, USA. flammation, providing a molecular under- sion of our Center into a number of critical Description of Request: Provide funding of standing of host-pathogen interactions. Over areas. Priorities include recruitment of new $4,500,000 over the President’s FY09 budget the next ten years, many antibiotics currently faculty members and their programs working request to insert automated fiber optic tech- prescribed to treat bacterial infections will no in the fields of innate immunity, microbiology, nologies in small, portable, maintenance longer be effective owing to microbial resist- and medicinal chemistry. Recruitment into equipment that can be used by ship construc- ance. Drug-resistant strains of some patho- these currently underrepresented areas within tion and ship’s force personnel in the harsh gens, such as the bacteria that cause tuber- our Center will complement our existing exper- shipboard environment. The funding will assist culosis, and MRSA, have already appeared. tise and further expedite the development of in deploying fiber optics as the primary com- Several deadly viral agents have also novel therapeutics. munication system components for tactical emerged, threatening both our soldiers in the Leveraged Funds—Based on the Burnham shipboard applications on almost every current battlefield as well as large civilian populations; Institute for Medical Research’s past success- and future ship platform. and, except for some vaccines, few treatments ful record of leveraging seed funds, we esti- Project Name: Fire and Emergency Services for viral infections exist to date. mate that $3 million for additional scientists Station. With regard to infectious diseases, a major through this request will result in $30 million in Requesting Member: Representative THEL- goal of the IIDC is to discover, characterize additional grant funding for the next 10 years MA DRAKE. and validate novel virulence factors and toxins at the BIMR.

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Madam Speaker, I would like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search are very well respected throughout to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- these federal agencies. Researchers in the cesses and achievements of Sydney Moore, Thursday, May 22, 2008 IIDC will continue to seek federal grants who has received the Congressional Certifi- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise as a through the traditional competitive process this cate of Merit award at Westwood High School member of the House Azerbaijan Caucus, to year through funding opportunities available in Austin, Texas. Sydney has shown excep- honor Azerbaijanis around the world, as they from the DoD and the NIAID. tional leadership qualities through her involve- prepare to celebrate Republic Day on May 28. ment in numerous activities which makes her Republic Day commemorates Azerbaijan’s f a great candidate for this award. declaration of its independence from the Rus- Sydney is a wholesome, bright, and ener- sian Empire in 1918, becoming the first demo- PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONGRES- getic young woman. She has shown strong cratic secular republic in the Eastern hemi- SIONAL MEDAL OF MERIT STU- leadership abilities at home, in clubs, and in sphere. Despite its short existence, 1918– DENTS sports. She has earned the trust of her peers 1920, the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan by being elected to a variety of positions on had achieved considerable success in state and off of the field, including Student Council building and creation of educational founda- HON. MIKE ROGERS and Miracle League. tions for future generations. The Democratic I congratulate Sydney Moore for her OF MICHIGAN Republic of Azerbaijan granted suffrage to achievements in school and in her community women shortly after its creation, ahead of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and am proud to represent such talented and most Western democracies. dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas. Thursday, May 22, 2008 Despite all of its successes, the Democratic f Republic of Azerbaijan was not in a position to Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, HONORING THE LIFE OF ELAINE withstand the occupational forces of the then I rise today to honor the accomplishments of BUNDESEN newly formed Soviet Russia. Consequently, 39 distinguished high school students from Azerbaijan had temporarily lost its independ- Michigan’s Eighth District. I was proud to HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY ence in 1920 and later was included into the award the Congressional Medal of Merit to U.S.S.R. OF CALIFORNIA In 1990, Azerbaijan regained its independ- these students during a ceremony at Michi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gan’s State Capitol on May 9, 2008. ence from the U.S.S.R., ending 70 years of Thursday, May 22, 2008 Soviet rule. Meantime, Azerbaijanis will never These graduating seniors were nominated Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, it is with forget the tragic events of January 1990, for- by their schools for the prestigious Congres- great sadness that I rise today to recognize ever known to all Azerbaijanis as Black Janu- sional Medal of Merit. To be nominated, each the passing of one of our notable local resi- ary, as the Soviet army crushed peaceful student demonstrated exemplary citizenship dents and a good friend, Elaine Bundesen. demonstrations in the streets of the capital and academic excellence throughout their high Elaine died last month at the age of 85 of Baku. On August 30, 1991, Azerbaijan’s Par- school careers. complications from Parkinson’s disease. liament adopted the Declaration on the Res- These young men and women have dem- Originally from Washington State, Elaine toration of Independence of the Republic of onstrated an outstanding sense of service to grew up in Seattle and attended the University Azerbaijan, and on October 18, 1991, the their peers, education and community. Hon- of Washington. After she graduated in 1945 independence was approved by the Constitu- tion. oring their achievements with the Congres- with a degree in English, she headed for San Since its independence, the Republic of sional Medal of Merit is a privilege and I con- Francisco, where she met and married Jim Bloom, a Navy pilot from my hometown of Azerbaijan has been an invaluable ally and is gratulate each of them along with their par- among the first nations, who offered uncondi- ents, family, teachers and community. To- Petaluma. After the war—World War II—Elaine lived in tional support to the United States in the War gether, this group of students represents the Guam with her husband as one of the first Against Terror, providing its airspace and the best and brightest America has to offer: Navy dependents to be stationed there. Later, use of its airports for Operation Enduring Amber Barber, Tyler Bengel, Kristin Boozer, the couple moved to Petaluma, where Elaine Freedom in Afghanistan. Today, Azerbaijani Michael Brendel, Sarah Bush, Chris Case, was introduced to small-town life. Petaluma troops continue to serve with distinction in Af- Kaitlyn Charette, Christina Clarke, Bethany being the egg capital of the Nation, Elaine ghanistan and in Iraq. Davis, Nathan Feldpausch, Preston Frazier, eventually got a job at Bundesen Bros. Hatch- Azerbaijan is also a founding member of Mariah Frey, Brittney Fuller, Kristy Gould, ery, where she met her second husband, Paul GUAM—Organization for Democracy and Eco- Effrem Grettenberger, Carolyn Hamilton, Rob- Bundesen. Sadly, their life together ended nomic Development, which includes Georgia, ert Hindy, Jessica Holberg, Priya Karve, Jason when Paul was killed in a plane crash in 1967. Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova. Azerbaijan Klepal, Kristin Kotarba, Audrey Kramer, Kiley Elaine returned to school, and in 1974 re- is a leading nation in regional economic co- Kyser, Kavina Marshall, Alexandra McGregor, ceived her master’s degree in counseling at operation through development of various Victoria Miller, Christine Norton, Guillermo Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. She international projects. Azerbaijan is also one of Peralta, Ariana Pierce, Jacob Price, McKenzie worked for more than 25 years in the univer- the key players in European energy security Rowley, Thomas Sanday, Eric Stants, Marco sity’s office of admissions and records. During matters. Tori, Jacquelyn Verley, Christie Wilkins, Bren- this time, she helped form the public lecture Madam Speaker and dear colleagues, nan Woell, Lo-Hua Yuan, Mitchell Zajac. series ‘‘Pandora’s Box’’ with a small group of please join me in thanking the people of Azer- women whose activities started the women’s baijan for their sincere friendship towards our Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask our col- studies program at Sonoma State. country, and congratulate Azerbaijanis around leagues to join me in honoring these excep- Elaine is survived by her three stepchildren, the world on the 90th anniversary of Republic tional students. May they know that this Nation Margaret, David and Laura, and many nieces Day. is greatly appreciative of their service and and nephews. I also would like to thank and congratulate dedication, and wishes them the best in all Madam Speaker, Elaine was a wonderful my Azerbaijani-American constituents, lead by their future endeavors. woman and a good friend who influenced Naimi and Naila Amiraliyev, for their tireless

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DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER 5658 in the Military Construction, Army ac- dents that include pre-dispute mandatory arbi- OF MARYLAND count for a Chapel with Religious Education tration clauses. A witness at the Subcommit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center project at Fort Hood, TX. tee’s October 25, 2007 hearing on H.R. 3010, Thursday, May 22, 2008 This project will construct a standard design the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, testified chapel complex and religious education cen- that the ‘‘current system of binding mandatory Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I ter. Primary facilities include a chapel com- arbitration employed by nursing homes cre- rise today in support and recognition of May plex, religious education center, administrative ates a playing field that is tilted in favor of as National Drug Court Month. area, conference rooms, library, multipurpose nursing homes and against frail, vulnerable Since the first drug court was created in activity area, kitchen and storage areas, fire residents who suffer terribly at the hands of 1989 drug courts have been a legitimate alter- alarm and fire suppression systems, connec- their caregivers. Sadly these residents are, all native to incarceration for nonviolent, drug-ad- tion to Installation Energy Management Con- too often, the victims of abuse by their care- dicted offenders. trol System (ECMS), and building information By combining judicial supervision, com- givers. They should not be further abused by systems. Special foundations are required due prehensive substance abuse and mental an arbitration system that dispenses anything to the expansive soils. Supporting facilities in- health treatment, random and frequent drug but justice.’’ clude electrical, water, sanitary sewer, and testing, incentives and sanctions, clinical case After hearing several stories of abhorrent natural gas utilities; storm drainage; chilled management and life skills services drug conditions in nursing homes and how arbitra- water distribution; paving, walks, curbs and courts provide substance abusing offenders tion clauses have effectively silenced residents gutters; security lighting, information systems; with the much-needed chance at long-term re- who want to improve those conditions, I am in- landscaping and site improvements. Heating covery and productive lifestyles. troducing this legislation to make unenforce- My home State of Maryland is a leader in will be provided by self-contained natural gas able pre-dispute mandatory arbitration clauses the drug court movement. The Drug Treatment units. Access for the handicapped will be pro- and to restore to residents and their families Court Commission was established in 2003 by vided. Comprehensive Interior Design package their full legal rights. Residents and their fami- Chief Judge Robert M. Bell of the Maryland is required. Anti-terrorism/Force Protection lies will no longer have to worry about losing Court of Appeals. The Commission has sup- (AT/FP) measures include mass notification their right to a jury trial when they are going ported the development of 40 drug courts system, structural reinforcement, special doors through the emotional and traumatic process throughout the State so that Maryland can ef- and windows, high curbing, and other meas- of searching for long-term care facilities and fectively respond to the thousands of individ- ures to maintain stand-off distance. then choosing the perfect one. I understand uals arrested in Maryland who are dependent Fort Hood, Texas is a strategic installation the emotional toll and the sense of vulner- on drugs and/or alcohol. for the Army. This project was programmed to ability when moving a loved one and his be- Drug courts work. According to an April receive funding in Fiscal Year 2012, but was longings into the care of strangers at a nursing 2008 evaluation of the Harford County District identified by the garrison commander as the home. My father was recently placed into a Court Adult Drug Court program participants highest unfunded priority in Fiscal Year 2009. nursing home, and one of the last things I were significantly less likely to be re-arrested The project is necessary to improve psycho- wanted to worry about was whether he was than offenders who were eligible for the pro- logical and spiritual care for the soldiers and forgoing his legal rights when he entered it. In- gram but did not participate. In Harford County their families. stead, I wanted to focus solely on the quality and throughout the State drug courts are mak- Military Construction projects are always and range of services the facility would pro- ing a difference. During May, National Drug 100% funded by the U.S. Federal government vide him. This legislation will allow families Court Month, I am proud to share that 30 so there is no opportunity for matching funds. and residents to retain their legal rights while graduations are being held across the State. f they look for that perfect long-term care facil- Drug courts play an important role in break- ity. INTRODUCTION OF FAIRNESS IN Several groups, including the AARP, the ing the cycle of addiction and crime and will NURSING HOME ARBITRATION ACT help to reduce the over-reliance on incarcer- Alzheimer’s Association, the National Senior ation for the addicted. We must do all that we ´ Citizens Law Center, and many others who can to maximize the impact of drug courts HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ advocate on behalf of the elderly and con- across the Nation. OF CALIFORNIA sumers, support this legislation. Already a I applaud the work that the Maryland Drug IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES similar bipartisan bill has been introduced in Treatment Court Commission is doing and I Thursday, May 22, 2008 the Senate. I am optimistic that Congress can congratulate all of the dedicated drug court soon send a bill to the President for his signa- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. professionals and graduates from Maryland ture so that nursing home residents will retain Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce the and around the country. their choice whether to arbitrate a dispute. Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of I urge my colleagues to join me, Represent- f 2008 to protect one of our most vulnerable atives ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, JOHN CONYERS, EARMARK DECLARATION groups: the elderly. This legislation is de- HANK JOHNSON, DENNIS KUCINICH, and WILLIAM signed to make unenforceable all pre-dispute, DELAHUNT, and take the important step of co- HON. JOHN R. CARTER mandatory binding arbitration clauses in con- sponsoring this bipartisan legislation. tracts between long-term care facilities and OF TEXAS f their residents. Let me be clear: I am sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portive of the principles of arbitration, so this TRIBUTE TO MEGHAN NORTH Thursday, May 22, 2008 legislation will not prohibit arbitration. Instead, LAMPO Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today it will simply ensure that residents have the to submit documentation consistent with the choice whether to arbitrate a dispute after it HON. DENNIS MOORE new Republican Earmark Standards. has arisen. OF KANSAS Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN R. The Subcommittee on Commercial and Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CARTER. ministrative Law, which I chair, has held three Bill Number: H.R. 5658—The Duncan hearings this term on issues related to the Thursday, May 22, 2008 Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Federal Arbitration Act. During these hearings, Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I Fiscal Year 2009. witnesses testified that many businesses uti- rise today to pay tribute to a young constituent

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During this BETHLEHEM Episcopal Day School and St. Theresa’s period, Earlie honed his skills as a negotiator, Academy. Meghan earned a bachelor of arts grievance handler, organizer, and negotiator of HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN in Japanese studies at Earlham College in collective bargaining agreements. OF CALIFORNIA Richmond, Indiana, and spent her junior year Earlie returned to GM, which relocated to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Morioka, Japan. She was a student ambas- Fremont, California, and worked himself up Thursday, May 22, 2008 sador to Kansas City’s sister city in Kurashiki, through the ranks of labor. He was elected to Japan, a Rotary International scholar in various positions, including Alternate Com- Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, on May 21, Myaboshi, Japan, and participated in the mitteeman, Executive Board Member at Large, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, a and Chairperson of the Civil Rights Com- Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad con- Japanese governmental program in Nagano, mittee. He continued his educational endeav- vened a large gathering of international busi- Japan. ors attending United Auto Worker Summer ness leaders in Bethlehem to promote invest- Meghan was a beautiful young woman who Schools and the Walter and May Reuther ment in the Palestinian economy. This three- loved people from every walk of life and has Educational Center in Black Lake, Michigan. day conference, organized by the Palestinian been described as a creative and free spirit He frequently conducted classes for rank and Authority, is an important milestone on the who loved and lived life to the fullest. She de- file members in various subjects. road to a lasting and secure peace between scribed herself as someone who colored out- In 1973, Earlie was elected Chairman of the Israelis and Palestinians. side the lines in order to make a masterpiece. Bargaining Committee of the General Motors Earlier this week, Congressman RAHM EM- She had boundless energy and her own sense Plant in Fremont. In doing so he became the MANUEL, the chairman of the Democratic Cau- of style, a strong will, a huge heart, and a de- youngest person, as well as the first African- cus, and I participated with Speaker NANCY sire to help others in any way she could. American, to hold that office. His adept bar- PELOSI in a Congressional leadership visit to Meghan particularly enjoyed volunteering for gaining skills earned respect for the UAW. Israel to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Bacchus Foundation, a philanthropic, social Earlie served for sixteen years as a Com- founding of the Jewish State. During our time and service organization which introduces and missioner on the California Prison Board as an there, we had the opportunity to meet with integrates young adults into Kansas City’s appointee of California Governors Jerry Brown U.S. diplomatic officials, and my colleague civic, cultural and educational communities. As and George Deukmejian. He has served as spoke by phone with Palestinian Authority offi- Meghan said, ‘‘A little sparkle goes a long way President of the Western Region A. Philip cials to assess the progress of efforts to bring these days.’’ She is survived by many friends Randolph Institute, as Director of the UAW peace to that region. and her family, including her mother, Jane Regional Civil Rights Program, and as a mem- Following our discussions with Palestinian Lampo and stepfather, Rick Welsch, of Fair- ber of the NAACP and the American Red and American officials, we both express our way, and her father Joe Lampo of Little Rock, Cross. strong support for the efforts of President Arkansas. I join the community in thanking Earlie Mays Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad to chart a Madam Speaker, I am pleased to have this for his exemplary career in labor and his dedi- course of moderation and tolerance and de- opportunity to pay tribute to a very special cation to community service. velop an economy and society that provides young constituent whose life was tragically f hope and opportunity for the Palestinian peo- snuffed out when she was much too young. I ple. The international community must support thank you for this opportunity and I know that CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- efforts, like this investment conference, which all members of the House of Representatives SARY OF THE MONTGOMERY are designed to improve the lives of peoples join with me in paying tribute to Meghan North COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY in the region. Lampo. Madam Speaker, in this regard, we note our f HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN strong appreciation for the participation of OF MARYLAND business leaders from throughout the region, HONORING EARLIE MAYS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES including Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and the Arab Gulf states. We express our thanks HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Thursday, May 22, 2008 to the Government of Israel for its efforts to OF CALIFORNIA Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise make the conference a success, including by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today in recognition of the Montgomery Coun- making the travel of so many participants pos- ty Humane Society as it celebrates its 50th sible. This conference is a demonstration of Thursday, May 22, 2008 anniversary. Our household is fortunate to what is possible in this troubled region when Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to count Chessie, a golden retriever/yellow lab- people work together for a common good and pay tribute to Earlie Mays, who is retiring from rador mix, as part of our family, and our entire reject the forces of extremism. his position as International Representative of community is grateful to the Montgomery We express our thanks to major U.S. cor- the United Auto Workers, Region 5, after 31 County Humane Society for providing compas- porations that have joined the Palestinian Au- years of exemplary service. Earlie has been sionate animal welfare services in our region thority in this effort, including Cisco, Intel, Mar- based in Fremont, California, through much of for half a century. riott and Coca-Cola. When they create jobs, his career in the labor movement. I have been Each year, the Montgomery County Hu- spur investment, and strengthen communities, privileged over the years to work with him on mane Society takes in over 10,000 animals these corporations are truly furthering the issues of importance to working men and and provides assistance to more than 100,000 cause of peace. women. local citizens. It offers many critically important Madam Speaker, a recent World Bank re- Upon his graduation from high school in services in the county such as its nationally port put unemployment in the West Bank and 1963, Earlie enrolled in Laney Junior College renowned Adoption/Foster, Spay-Neuter Pro- Gaza at more than 23 percent. This young in Oakland, California, and soon thereafter he grams, as well as the Rescue Partners Pro- and rapidly expanding labor force presents was hired at Oakland’s General Motors Plant gram, Lost & Found, 24-Emergency Hotline both an opportunity and a challenge for those (GM). He always had a great love for the Auto Services, Safe Haven Program, and Humane of us who seek to promote the cause of Workers’ Union and was fiercely dedicated to Education for both children and adults. peace. If these young people can find jobs, workers’ rights. He also had a great thirst for Madam Speaker, I am pleased to offer my support a family and become part of the global knowledge with a goal of promoting the wel- congratulations and warmest wishes to the economy, they will be a force for peace. The fare of others. In 1970, Earlie took a leave of Montgomery County Humane Society as it durability of the bonds between the Israeli and absence from GM and attended the UC celebrates this important milestone. May it Palestinian business communities is testimony

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Army National Guard UH–60A helicopters with evacuation of people who are leaving the dan- Madam Speaker, the Palestinian Authority a UH–60A recapitalization program funded in ger zone.’’ He said that clear instructions have has begun making some of the difficult the Operations and Maintenance accounts. been given to the Border Patrol ‘‘to do nothing choices necessary to create a prosperous fu- This program includes an airframe life exten- to impede a safe and speedy evacuation of a ture for its people. The contrast in the Middle sion, fleet-wide product improvements and the danger zone.’’ East between those that seek a peaceful, ne- replacements of components with the latest So the message seems to have been heard. gotiated solution to a conflict that has gone on configurations, however the portion of the pro- Rest assured that we will be watching to make far too long, and those that oppose this path, gram to upgrade the recapitalized UH–60A to sure that the focus truly is on having all hands has never been clearer. We must use every the UH–60L configuration is not funded. Up- on deck for humanitarian and evacuation tool at our disposal to support those who seek grading to the UH–60L provides a Black Hawk needs, as opposed to diverting DHS resources to build the institutions of free societies in the that is cheaper to operate and one that has into ill-conceived—and dangerous—immigra- Middle East. The promotion of a strong, pros- 1,000 pounds greater lift than the UH–60A tion enforcement. perous Palestinian economy is a critical com- model. A rate of 38 upgrades per year is re- I am very troubled by this episode. It comes ponent in this struggle, and we commend quired to enable Army National Guard units to on the heels of revelations in recent weeks about medical abuse of immigration detainees. President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad upgrade or replace all the UH–60As at pace And it comes in the wake of a massive raid in for their efforts and assure them of our contin- with the active Army. Iowa that disrupted a Department of Labor in- ued support. f vestigation and resulted in assembly line ar- f TROUBLING REPORTS OF MIS- rest and prosecution of workers, but not of HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- PLACED PRIORITIES IN THE AD- those who may have abused them. This cas- TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIEPIENT MINISTRATION’S HURRICANE cade of controversy leads me to pose one BOBBY LINDSEY EVACUATIONS PLANS overarching question—what kind of agency is DHS that there need to be congressional in- quiries on so many of their actions before they HON. JOHN R. CARTER HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. take into account basic standards of life, safe- OF TEXAS OF MICHIGAN ty, health care, due process, and constitutional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights? Thursday, May 22, 2008 Thursday, May 22, 2008 I am inserting into the RECORD a letter about the ill-conceived evacuation from leading na- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, officials tional Latino and Asian-American civil rights to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- recently participating in a Texas hurricane groups: the Asian American Justice Center, cesses and achievements of Bobby Lindsey, evacuation drill were shocked to learn that the the League of United Latin American Citizens, who has received the Congressional Certifi- Border Patrol, CBP, planned to check the citi- the Mexican-American Legal Defense and cate of Merit award at Round Rock High zenship or immigration status of the people Education Fund, the National Association of School in Round Rock, Texas. Bobby has that they were helping to evacuate. Such a Latino Elected Officials, and the National policy is fraught with problems. One car with shown exceptional leadership qualities through Council of La Raza. I am also inserting a fact a flat tire can back up an evacuation for hun- his involvement in numerous activities which sheet from the United Food and Commercial dreds of miles. Just think about how disruptive makes him a great candidate for this award. Workers about the raids in Iowa, where there and dangerous immigration checkpoints would Bobby has been involved in band through- are disturbing allegations of union-busting and be, and how many people would remain in out high school and is a volunteer and tutor labor exploitation on the part of the factory harm’s way for fear of arrest. for English as a second language students. owners. Outside of school, Bobby works as a volunteer The outrage in Texas, and across the coun- I look forward to working with these groups with people who are learning to speak English. try, was instantaneous. Other law enforcement to make sure that DHS remembers its duty to I congratulate Bobby Lindsey for his agencies, State officials, and the press con- protect the civil rights of everyone on U.S. soil, achievements in school and in his community demned the announcement, and DHS started regardless of their race, natural origin, or im- and am proud to represent such talented and backpedaling. But this was not an isolated in- migration status. dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas. cident or just a mistake. Rather, this comes on MAY 20, 2008. f the heels of other evacuations in which DHS’ Hon. MICHAEL CHERTOFF, priorities have been confused. Such as the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, EARMARK DECLARATION California fires in which undocumented aliens Washington, DC. were afraid to risk immigration checkpoints DEAR SECRETARY CHERTOFF: We are writing and died in the flames. And the administra- to express our utter outrage that the Border HON. STEVE CHABOT Patrol would jeopardize the safety of resi- OF OHIO tion’s refusal to suspend immigration enforce- dents of the Rio Grande Valley in the event IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, as had of a hurricane evacuation by checking the been done after September 11. The immigra- documents of evacuees before they are al- Thursday, May 22, 2008 tion enforcement mission must be carried out lowed to board evacuation buses. If you are Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I submit the in the proper context; in the face of a natural interested in undercutting the safety of a following: disaster or mass casualty event, public safety large segment of the community you are charged with protecting, this is exactly the Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE and humanitarian exigencies must take pri- way to go about it. Indeed, the very news CHABOT. ority. that such an effort is planned, which was re- Bill Number: H.R. 5658, The National De- We asked for an immediate briefing to get ported by the Rio Grande Guardian on May fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. to the bottom of this. Just hours before they 14, has already undercut the ability of the Account: Aircraft Procurement, Army. were supposed to come brief us, the Border federal government to protect the population Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Na- Patrol suddenly said that they had reassessed which could be affected by a hurricane or tional Guard Association of the United States. the policy in light of last week’s exercise. They some other natural disaster. Address of Requesting Entity: One Massa- told us that CBP’s ‘‘primary role in such To put it quite simply, a substantial seg- ment of the population—immigrants and chusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. events will be the safeguarding of life. No en- U.S. citizens alike—will not participate in an 20001, (202) 789–0031. forcement role will be undertaken that will in evacuation effort if they believe it to be Description of Request: The National Guard any way impede the safe and orderly evacu- tainted with the goal of immigration en- and the active Army have developed a two- ation of any member of the south Texas popu- forcement. Americans with immigrant fam- pronged program to support the continued lation.’’ Frankly, I would have been more reas- ily members will not participate for fear of

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FRANK WOODRUFF fled their homes. To put such people on Bor- Health and Safety Agency (IOSHA) charged BUCKLES AND ALL WHO SERVED der Patrol buses and subject them to immi- Agriprocessors with 39 new health and safety OUR NATION gration enforcement, possibly separating violations with fines totaling $180,000. For them from their family members in a time of perspective, in 2007, IOSHA issued 19 viola- crisis, is foolish and offensive. tions for all meatpacking plants in Iowa HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER We have written to you on this subject in with fines totaling over $120,000. The new ci- OF MISSOURI the past, when your decision not to suspend tations at Agriprocessors range from ampu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES immigration enforcement in the wake of tation risks, fire hazards, electric shock Thursday, May 22, 2008 Hurricane Katrina made this the first Ad- risks, and improperly labeled hazardous ministration of either party to jeopardize chemicals. Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise out the safety of disaster victims by conducting Numerous reports in the media and an in- of a deep respect for our Nation’s sons and immigration enforcement during a rescue vestigation by an independent commission of daughters whom we honor each year on Me- and relief operation, We have pointed out Rabbis have revealed numerous cases of morial Day. On May 26, 2008, the people of publicly that insisting on immigration en- worker mistreatment including lack of our United States will observe the memory of forcement in a time of crisis will jeopardize training, job favoritism, and unsafe condi- our men and women in uniform, who, through- the safety of the American public by under- tions. out our history, made the ultimate sacrifice out cutting public confidence in vitally impor- In January 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals of service to our great Nation. tant public safety and public health initia- ruled that Agriprocessors must obey a Na- In Kansas City, Missouri, we will gather at tives. To put it bluntly, if the next major tional Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling Liberty Memorial, the National World War I crisis is a flu epidemic, the actions of your to bargain. Agriprocessors refused to bargain agency will guarantee that major segments in September 2005, after a large majority of Museum, to reflect and honor our dead. Mr. of the population will not come forward for its distribution center workers voted to join Frank Woodruff Buckles, from Missouri, is the vaccinations out of fear of immigration en- the United Food and Commercial Workers last known surviving American World War I forcement. International Union (UFCW). Agriprocessors veteran and will be present for the ceremony. This tactic by the Border Patrol is not argued that, despite having hired them, Mr. Buckles witnessed the evolution of our simply offensive, it is dangerous, and we are many of these employees were undocu- country from isolation, depression, immigra- shocked and outraged that it has proceeded mented and therefore they could not vote or tion, to liberation. He was part of a generation this far. We urge you in the strongest pos- belong to a union. The NLRB ruled against who saw all Americans receive the right to sible terms to suspend it immediately, and Agriprocessors, maintaining that every em- vote. He experienced the technological trans- reassure the public that the United States ployee, regardless of immigration status, has will not undercut our security in a time of a collective bargaining vote. formation and globalization of our country. He also saw the heartache and ugliness of war. crisis by asking for papers before taking peo- ENVIRONMENT ple to safety. Ninety-one years ago, our doughboys left On August 30, 2006, Agriprocessors, Inc., Sincerely, home to engage in the War to End All Wars. signed a consent agreement with the United KAREN NARASAKI, Like Harry S. Truman, another Missourian, Mr. States Environmental Protection Agency Asian American Jus- (EPA), following a lawsuit arising out of al- Buckles had to manipulate the rules to enlist tice Center. leged violations of the Clean Water Act. The during World War I. Truman had to memorize ROSA ROSALES, agreement included specific monitoring and an eye chart; at age 16, Mr. Buckles had to League of United reporting provisions by which the company exaggerate his age. Private Buckles joined the Latin American Citi- is required to abide. According to a docu- Army and was detailed to the 1st Fort Riley zens. ment obtained by the UFCW through a Free- JOHN TRASVINA, Casual Detachment. He soon arrived in the- dom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Mexican American ater where he saw duty as an ambulance driv- Agriprocessors was in violation of some or Legal Defense and er in England, France and Germany. During all of those requirements as of March 29, Educational Fund. part of the conflict he was assigned the re- 2007. A telephone conversation with the EPA ARTURO VARGAS, on August 28, 2007 indicated that sponsibility of guarding German prisoners and National Association Agriprocessors notified the EPA that the returned home with the rank of Corporal. of Latino Elected company had recently completed the re- Nearly 4,744,000 Americans defended their and Appointed Offi- quired audit. It is unclear if the EPA con- country abroad during World War I, and cials. siders Agriprocessors tardy in completing 116,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. After the JANET MURGUI´A, the audit and what penalties, if any, will be National Council of La war, the compassionate people of Greater levied. Any findings and recommendations Raza. Kansas City raised enough money in 11 days from the audit are also unknown at this to build the Liberty Memorial. At the dedication time. AGRIPROCESSORS FACT SHEET of the Liberty Memorial, General of the Armies In a separate letter from the EPA to the John J. Pershing, Commander of the Amer- COMPANY SUMMARY Iowa Department of Natural Resources Agriprocessors is one of the world’s largest (IDNR) concerning Agriprocessors’ NPDES ican Expeditionary Forces in World War I, stat- kosher meat producers. The company is permit renewal, the EPA raised concerns ed: ‘‘The memorial also symbolizes the obliga- based in Postville, Iowa, where it employs about compliance with the Clean Water Act tion that rests upon present and future genera- over 800 people and produces beef, poultry, at the Postville plant (see attachment). tions to preserve that for which those men and turkey, and lamb. The company has a small- FOOD SAFETY women offered their all, and from many of er plant in Gordon, Nebraska, which employs Various food safety problems have been whom the supreme sacrifice was accepted. roughly 100. Agriprocessors produces meat documented at both Agriprocessors’ facili- May their memory live on, and may every products under brands such as Aaron’s Best, ties, the main plant in Postville, IA and a American who looks upon this noble edifice be Aaron’s Choice, and Rubashkin’s. The com- smaller plant in Gordon, NE. These reports inspired by their devotion.’’ pany’s products are sold at well-known re- were based on documents from the USDA’s We were naive in those days to think that tailers such as Trader Joe’s and Albertsons. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) The plant has been the center of con- World War I would be the last World War. Mr. and revealed a variety of issues, including troversy for a variety of issues, including Frank Woodruff Buckles saw the Second multiple violations related to monitoring health and safety at the plant, environ- World War first hand as well. As a civilian he procedures for BSE, or ‘‘mad cow.’’ The FSIS mental issues, food safety, and animal wel- was employed by the White Star steamship also issued citations for sewage problems, fare. fecal and bile contamination of beef and line. While working in Manila in 1941, the Jap- HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES poultry along with foreign objects, and some anese forces attacked and took him prisoner. In the period of April 2001 to February 2006, metallic found during sausage and poultry Three and a half years later he was freed by OSHA records show no less than 20 violations production. Issues at the Postville plant led the 11th Airborne Division and returned to the at Agriprocessors, a meatpacking plant in one FSIS official to issue a Letter of Warn- United States.

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Memo- achievements in school and in her community recently as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. rial Day is our national holiday of mourning in- and am proud to represent such talented and Madam Speaker, I would like to pay special tended to honor those who valiantly served dedicated people in the 31st District of Texas. remembrance today to the soldiers, marines our great Nation. As we gather in honor of f and guardsmen from the Sixth Congressional generations of Americans who lost their lives District of Indiana who made the ultimate sac- in battle, we turn to our veterans to extend our PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION 210 rifice while serving our country in Operation gratitude, and bow our heads in memory of BANQUET Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Free- comrades lost. dom. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN IRAQ please join me in saluting Mr. Frank Woodruff OF INDIANA Matthew R. Smith: Smith died May 10, Buckles, a true American patriot, and all of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2003, in a vehicle accident in Kuwait. Age: 20. Hometown: Anderson, Ind. Died: 05/10/2003. veterans who died In service, and those who Thursday, May 22, 2008 survived to make America a better place to Service: Marine Corps. Rank: Lance Corporal live. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with (E–3). Unit: reservist, assigned to Detachment f great sincerity and respect that I offer con- 1, Communications Company, Headquarters gratulations to several of Northwest Indiana’s and Service Battalion, 4th Force Service Sup- EARMARK DECLARATION most talented, dedicated, and hardworking in- port Group, Peru, Ind. dividuals. On Friday, June 6, 2008, the Plumb- Shawn D. Pahnke: Pahnke was killed June HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF ers Local Union 210 will honor the graduating 16, 2003, by a sniper while on patrol. Age: 25. OF MISSOURI class of 2008 at the Annual Apprentice Grad- Hometown: Shelbyville, Ind. Died: 06/16/2003. Service: Army. Rank: Private (E–2). Unit: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uation Banquet, which will be held at the Patio Banquet Hall in Merrillville, Indiana. Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regi- Thursday, May 22, 2008 At this year’s banquet, the Plumbers Local ment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Ger- Mr. HULSHOF. Madam Speaker, I submit Union 210 will recognize and honor the 2008 many. the following: apprentice graduates. The individuals who Chad L. Keith: Keith was killed July 7, 2003, Requesting Member: Congressman KENNY have completed the apprentice training in when a roadside bomb exploded as his unit HULSHOF. 2008 are: Sonny Armato, Ben Buchholz, Nick patrolled the streets of Baghdad. Age: 21. Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Duncan Hunter Na- Goodman, Chad Hofferth, Timothy LaMere, Hometown: Batesville, Ind. Died: 07/07/2003. tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Mario Lopez, Robert Matthews, Kamilah Wea- Service: Army. Rank: Specialist (E–4). Unit: 2– Year 2009. ver, Jacob Wesley, and David Young. 325th Infantry, Company D, Fort Bragg, NC. Account: Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, Northwest Indiana has a rich history of ex- Frederick L. Miller Jr.: Miller was killed Sept. Budget Activity 02, Airlift Aircraft, C–17. cellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty by its 20, 2003, when an improvised explosive de- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Boe- tradesmen. These graduates are outstanding vice hit his vehicle. Age: 27. Hometown: Ha- gerstown, Ind. Died: 09/20/2003. Service: ing Company. examples of each. They have mastered their Army. Rank: Staff Sergeant (E–6). Unit: Troop Address of Requesting Entity: The Boeing trade and have demonstrated their loyalty to K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regi- Company, P.O. Box 516, St. Louis, MO, both the union and the community through ment, Fort Carson, Colo. 63166. their hard work and selfless dedication. Robert E. Colvill, Jr.: Colvill was among five Description of Request: The C–17 is the Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my soldiers killed July 8, 2004, in Baghdad. All world’s most effective and flexible strategic/ other distinguished colleagues join me in con- were in the Iraqi National Guard Headquarters tactical airlifter. The C–17 has revolutionized gratulating these dedicated and hardworking when it came under a mortar attack. Age: 31. the movement of troops and equipment into individuals. Along with the other men and Hometown: Anderson, Ind. Died: 07/08/2004. battle by allowing their delivery to parts of the women of Northwest Indiana’s unions, these Service: Army. Rank: Sergeant (E–5). Unit: 1st world that were previously not accessible by individuals have committed themselves to Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry conventional airlifters. As per Air Force Un- making a significant contribution to the growth Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. funded Priority List (UPL) #6, C–17 (+ 15 air- and development of the economy of the First Raymond L. White: White died Nov. 12, craft), $3.9B, procures 15 C–17s, keeping only Congressional District, and I am very proud to 2004, in Baghdad when his patrol was at- active strategic airlift production line open (and represent them in Washington, DC. tacked with small arms fire. Age: 22. Home- part of ‘‘required’’ force as per this UPL). f town: Elwood, Ind. Died: 11/12/2004. Service: f HONORING OUR HEROES ON Army. Rank: Specialist (E-4). Unit: 1st Bat- talion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Armor), 1st Cav- HONORING CONGRESSIONAL CER- MEMORIAL DAY alry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. TIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT Scott Zubowski: Zubowski died when a KARLYNDA JOHNSON HON. MIKE PENCE roadside bomb exploded during combat oper- OF INDIANA ations near Fallujah in Iraq’s Al Anbar prov- HON. JOHN R. CARTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ince on Nov. 12, 2005. Age: 20. Hometown: OF TEXAS Thursday, May 22, 2008 Manchester, Ind. Boyhood Hometown: New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Castle, Ind. Died: 11/12/2005. Service: Marine Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, May 22, 2008 Corps. Rank: Lance Corporal (E-3). Unit: 2nd pay a debt to those we could never repay . . . Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Di- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like the brave men and women of the United vision, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. to take this opportunity to recognize the suc- States Armed Forces, both past and present. Michael A. Bechert: Bechert was mortally cesses and achievements of Karlynda John- It was their duty to serve, and with Memorial wounded when his vehicle struck an impro- son, who has received the Congressional Cer- Day 2008 on the horizon, it is our duty to re- vised explosive device in Baghdad, Iraq on tificate of Merit award at Killeen High School member. May 30, 2007. He was transferred to Fort Sam in Killeen, Texas. Karlynda has shown excep- In a tradition that began just 3 years after Houston Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, tional leadership qualities through her involve- the end of the Civil War, Americans set aside where he died on June 14, 2007. Age: 24. ment in numerous activities which makes her the 30th day of May each year to remember Hometown: Schweinfurt, Germany. Boyhood a great candidate for this award. the sacrifice made by our service men and Hometown: New Castle, Ind. Died: 06/14/ Karlynda is involved in numerous volunteer women who died while defending freedom. 2007. Service: Army. Rank: Staff Sergeant (E- activities such as Camp Celebration, the City On May 30, 1868, flowers were placed on 6). Unit: 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, of Nolanville, and she is a Book Room volun- the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Divi- teer at her school. On top of all of her volun- at Arlington National Cemetery. That practice sion, Schweinfurt, Germany.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.001 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10970 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 Johnathan A. Lahmann: Lahmann was mor- CONGRATULATING KTVK–TV ON winning takes care of itself.’’ This year, Adam tally wounded when a vehicle-borne lED deto- RECEIVING THE 2008 SERVICE TO Perrin and North Scott High School proved nated near his vehicle in Bayji, Iraq on De- AMERICA PARTNERSHIP AWARD just that. cember 10, 2007. He was transferred to Tikrit, f Iraq, where he died later that day. Age: 21. HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Hometown: Richmond, Ind. Boyhood Home- TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY’S OF ARIZONA RECIPIENTS OF OPERATION REC- town: Richmond, Ind. Died: 12/10/2007. Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice: Army. Rank: Specialist (E-4). Unit: 59th OGNITION Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, Thursday, May 22, 2008 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. KEN CALVERT today to congratulate KTVK–TV (3TV, Arizona OF CALIFORNIA U.S SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN Family), recipient of the 10th annual National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeremy Wright: Wright died when an impro- Association of Broadcaster’s Education Foun- Thursday, May 22, 2008 vised explosive device struck his military vehi- dation 2008 Service to America Partnership cle. Age: 31. Hometown: Shelbyville, Ind. Award on June 9, 2008. This esteemed award Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today Died: 01/03/2005. Service: Army. Rank: Ser- praises exceptional community service by to honor and pay tribute to a group of individ- geant (E-5). Unit: 2nd Battalion, 1st Special local broadcasters. uals—heroes—who are receiving the recogni- Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington. Since its inception in June 2006, KTVK’s tion and honor they deserve for their service Michael Hiester: Hiester died when his mili- ‘‘Are You My Family’’ campaign has worked to to our country. Operation Recognition is oper- tary vehicle struck a land mine 30 miles west find loving homes for some of Arizona’s ated by the Riverside County Office of Edu- of Kabul, Afghanistan. Age: 33. Hometown: 10,000 foster children. In partnership with two cation with assistance from the Riverside Bluffton, Ind. Died: 03/26/2005. Service: Indi- local non-profits—Aid to Adoption of Special County Department of Veterans’ Services. The ana Army National Guard. Rank: Master Ser- Kids and Fore Adoption Foundation—KTVK program awards high school diplomas to vet- geant (E-8). Unit: 76th Infantry Brigade, Army has thus far featured 64 children on its news- erans who missed completing high school due National Guard, Indianapolis. cast and website. Of those, 38 have been to military service in World War II, the Korean war, or the Vietnam war, or due to internment Mr. Speaker, these brave men, like those matched with adoptive families—well over in WWII Japanese-American relocation camps. who went before them, made the ultimate sac- twice the rate at which these children are typi- A recognition ceremony was held on rifice so that Americans can enjoy the free- cally adopted. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, for the following doms we treasure. Children discover newfound hope in KTVK’s ‘‘Are You My Family’’ campaign. Children who individuals who received their high school di- It was their duty to serve; it is our duty to are often forgotten in a system, in which their plomas through Operation Recognition: remember. emotional needs may not be met, are paired Gary Anderson, Jess David Atilano, George with families that can provide the love and R. Baca, Mark Chandler Banks, Clyde A. Bell, f support they need. These foster families also Kenneth M. Cable, Joseph Carpini, Franklin Delano Coffey, Michael DeCosta Jr., William EARMARK DECLARATION provide the sense of security and belonging that allows these children to blossom fully into Deile, Juan V. Espinoza, Lind Torrey Fiveland, responsible and productive adults. Ronald Ascension Fraijo, Henry Joe Garcia, HON. JOHN L. MICA A strong community begins with strong fami- Peter James Garcia, Eugenio Gomez, David lies. I am proud of the work that KTVK has Diaz Gonzales, Marcelo Gonzalez Jr., Richard OF FLORIDA done to secure a bright future for Arizona’s L. Goorey, Richard R. Granado, Carl F. Haw- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children. The ‘‘Are You My Family’’ campaign kins, Donald E. Hawley, David W. Heard, Noel showcases KTVK’s long tradition of commit- Heft, Walter Edward Hetzel, Keith A. Hograve, Thursday, May 22, 2008 ment to public service and deep connection to Richard Jaramillo, Norman L. Keepers, Mi- Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise in support the people that it serves. chael J. Lambert Jr., Phillip A. LeGault, of H.R. 5658, which provides funds for the Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Estepan J. Luna, Richard E. Marruffo, Augus- Gateway System. I am requesting funding in nizing KTVK’s tireless dedication to bringing tine G. Martinez, George Mello, Fred G. Mora, the FY09 Defense Authorization bill, Navy Pro- love and hope back into the lives of Arizona’s Frank Guadalupe Munoz, Manuel Munoz, curement account for the Gateway System foster children. Frank R. Munro, Richard G. Nelson, George manufactured by Ocean Design, Inc., located f O. Peterson, Clayton Lawrence, Pringle Kent; Eugene Ransdell, William S. Rivera, Steven at 1026 North Williamson Boulevard in Day- HONORING STATE CHAMPION tona Beach, Florida 32114. Michael Roberts, William Holst Rodgers, David WRESTLER ADAM PERRIN OF Paul Rogers, Harold Richard Roselli, Glen The $3 million authorized in the Navy’s Pro- NORTH SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL Harlen Routh, Albert Ortiz Salsedo, Victor M. curement budget is to provide funding to the Sartoresi, George M. Valencia, and Anthony Navy for the purchase of the Gateway System HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY Zamora. that has been under development by the Navy OF IOWA Our country owes a debt of gratitude to all to provide a fixed surveillance system in meet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the above recipients for their service and sac- ing the Nation’s Maritime Domain Awareness rifice. I salute all the above individuals and Thursday, May 22, 2008 security requirements. This is the first year congratulate them on receiving their high procurement money will be used to fund this Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I school diploma. project. There will be no cost share, as this rise today to recognize the outstanding results f project will benefit the United States Navy. achieved by North Scott High School wrestler The U.S. Navy has a requirement to defend Adam Perrin. This winter Adam captured the PAYING TRIBUTE TO STAFF the maritime approaches to the United States Iowa Class 3A Individual Wrestling Champion- SERGEANT MATT MAUPIN and monitor the littorals as articulated in the ship in the 103 pound weight class. Navy’s 2006 National Strategy for Maritime Adam won a thrilling championship match. HON. JEAN SCHMIDT Security. The Gateway System is an open ar- He defeated his final opponent in a 6–5 deci- OF OHIO chitecture system that allowed for sensors to sion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be connected covertly to monitor activity on Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of the ocean floor, from the ocean floor to the the accomplishments of Adam and the North Thursday, May 22, 2008 surface of the water, and above the water to Scott High School Wrestling team, both on Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise provide awareness of all activity to counter and off the court. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, today to read a poem written by Albert Carey mines, submarines, water traffic, and terrorism the late, great coach of the Alabama Crimson Caswell about a subject that is near and dear that may pose a threat to the fleet and to the Tide football team says it best: ‘‘Show class, to my heart. Staff Sergeant Matt Maupin was United States. have pride, and display character. If you do, listed as missing in action for many years.

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Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Both happy and sad . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in thanking Captain Maury Weeks for his But, it’s over now . . . it’s not bad . . . Thursday, May 22, 2008 That long . . . long . . . long wait . . . long and distinguished career of service to our You, don’t have to lie awake . . . Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today country and congratulating him on the occa- Anymore . . . No more . . . to pay tribute to United States Coast Guard sion of his retirement. I know his family, his With every breath you take . . . Captain Maury A. Weeks on the occasion of wife, Pamela; the four children they share, With a worry so great . . . his retirement from active duty. Allen, Suzannah, Wayne and Tara; and his That burden upon you placed . . . A native of Mobile, Alabama, Captain many friends join me in praising his many ac- That pain and heartache, you endured . . . Weeks is a proud alumnus of the University of complishments and extending thanks for his All those sleepless nights, in wait . . . with Alabama where, in addition to his academic service on behalf of a grateful Nation. such fright . . . studies, he was employed as a University Po- Wondering . . . and Wondering . . . what for? lice Officer. Following his graduation from col- f Is he dead, or is he alive? lege, he enlisted in the United States Marine Will he ever survive? Or will my baby die? Corps in 1966 and upon completion of basic HONORING MRS. SANDRA BARBER It’s for you mom and dad . . . and my family training at Parris Island was assigned to the who I cry . . . Second Force Recon Company. During his HON. ROBERT E. LATTA I Am Not Missing Anymore . . . enlistment, which ended with an honorable OF OHIO Yea, I know it’s bittersweet . . . discharge in 1972 with the rank of sergeant, The pain, which you now carry deep . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Missing, me now forever more . . . he also attended airborne school and moun- Thursday, May 22, 2008 But, take heart . . . tain warfare training. We are all going to die . . . Two years later, Captain Weeks enlisted in Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to But, a life of honor and sacrifice . . . the Coast Guard Reserve as a port pay a very special tribute to one of the truly Makes The Angels Cry . . . securityman, and following his direct commis- outstanding citizens from Ohio’s Fifth Con- And, Mother there are so many more . . . sioning as an ensign in 1978, he was as- gressional District, Mrs. Sandra Barber, as she Families, who will never know for sure . . . signed to Reserve Unit Mobile. Here, he ends her tenure as Chairman of the Fulton All because they don’t know, of their loved served in numerous positions, including train- County Republican Central an Executive Com- ones so . . . ing officer and administrative officer. In 1983, mittees. Who with each waking breath, their pain he was accepted as a reserve program admin- Over the past three decades, Sandra Barber ever grows . . . no rest . . . istrator and was recalled to active duty in May has certainly been an indispensable asset to Not knowing, so for sure . . . 1984. Republicans in Fulton County and the State of Now, to my greatest of loves . . . Early tours of duty included serving as chief, Ohio. Her strong commitment to conservative I have risen, high above . . . To Our Reserve Training, Eighth District from 1984 to values and leadership has guided her 26 Lord . . . 1987; and as assistant chief, Port Operations, years as Chairman. Through her leadership, I’m an Angel, in The Army of Our Lord . . . she has fostered healthy debate and democ- And, I will watch over you . . . day and Marine Safety Office, Mobile from 1987 to night . . . 1990. In 1990, Captain Weeks was assigned racy by leading the Party and representing the And I will win, this last battle . . . This to Reserve Training Center, Yorktown, as a principles it embraces at the local, State, and Fight . . . member of the Port Security School staff. In national level. Without question, Mrs. Barber And you will hear me, in the breeze . . . this position, he was a member of the Port Se- has given unselfishly of her time and talents in On a soft falling snow, you feel my heart at curity Unit (PSU) Training Detachment and order to serve the interests of all Republicans ease . . . was responsible for training PSUs for deploy- across our Nation. As my Angel’s breath envelops you, to find ment during Desert Shield/Desert Storm at Mrs. Barber has served as county chairman peace . . . Camp Blanding, FL. From 1992 to 1994, he for various Presidential campaigns including I’m everywhere you are now, this you must was assigned to the Contingency Planning Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and believe . . . School as assistant school chief and instruc- President George W. Bush, as well as her role So to you, this I so send . . . tor. as a delegate at the five national conventions. The full comfort in so knowing . . . Captain Weeks reported to the Eighth Dis- She has also served the Ohio Republican We will see each other again . . . trict in 1994 as the assistant chief, Contin- Party as a member of the State Central Com- And I hope that your hearts are glowing . . . gency Preparedness Branch and in 1996 was mittee in addition to involvement in numerous To you my love’s in knowing . . . It will only be a short time . . . when . . . named the branch chief. He became chief, Ad- State and local races. We are all together, again . . . ministration Division, Eighth Coast Guard Dis- Sandra Barber embodies the spirit of Amer- As In Heaven, we’ll meet again . . . trict in May 1998. In 2000, Captain Weeks be- ican public service through her commitment as So, Never Regret That Day . . . came the chief of the Force Optimization and Fulton County Recorder and her community When, your son Matt went away . . . Training Branch at MLC LANT. In this position, as well. Mrs. Barber has served the State of And, did what must be done . . . he was heavily involved in the recall of over Ohio as Chairman of the Ohio Lottery Com- For A Life Which Lives In The Light . . . In 4,000 reservists in response to the events of mission and as a member of the Ohio Record- The Sun . . . September 11, 2001, and Operations Noble ers’ Association. Locally, Mrs. Barber is a And Fights The Darkness . . . Eagle, Liberty Shield, and Iraqi Freedom. In member of the Christ United Methodist Is but, a far . . . far better one . . . The 2005, Captain Weeks became chief of the Church, serving as a member of the chancel Greatest of All Ones . . . Personnel Division, MLCA. choir and church school teacher. I’m Not Missing Anymore . . .. Throughout his career, Captain Weeks has Madam Speaker, at this time, I would ask demonstrated a tremendous devotion to his my colleagues of the 110th Congress to join country and dedication to his duty. His long list me in honoring Sandra Barber. On the occa- of professional accomplishments are testa- sion of her retirement as Chairman of the Ful- ment to the trust and esteem in which he has ton County Central and Executive Commit- been held by both his superiors and subordi- tees, we thank her for her dedicated service nates. His career has also been marked with and we wish her well in all of her future en- the receipt of numerous decorations and cita- deavors.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:47 Dec 21, 2010 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E23MY8.001 E23MY8 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD 10972 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 8 May 23, 2008 TRIBUTE TO DR. CARL V. PATTON the efforts of eminent scholars from biology, HONORING PLEASANT VALLEY chemistry, computer science, physics, mathe- HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS HON. JOHN LEWIS matics, and statistics to better understand the COUNTRY TEAM OF GEORGIA molecular basis of disease. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, each of the six schools that are a HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY Thursday, May 22, 2008 part of Georgia State have grown and pros- OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I pered during President Patton’s tenure. rise today to honor Dr. Carl V. Patton, Presi- Georgia State has grown into one of this Thursday, May 22, 2008 dent of Georgia State University, who is retir- Nation’s leading urban-serving research uni- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I ing June 30 of this year. versities reflecting Dr. Patton’s vision for a rise today to recognize the outstanding results For 16 years he has led Georgia State Uni- partnership between Atlanta and the Univer- achieved by the Pleasant Valley High School versity in its transition from what was consid- sity. That vision is best described by his Boys Cross Country team. This past fall ered to be a commuter school into a vibrant words: Pleasant Valley captured the Iowa Class 4A research university which is home to more ‘‘It’s not just us serving the city. It’s not the Cross Country Championship! than 28,000 students representing every coun- city serving us. It’s the idea of together build- The Pleasant Valley team finished the ty in the State, every State in the Nation, and course with a team average time of 16 min- ing a city and a university that are second to 160 countries. utes, 10 seconds. And the individual winner of none. Georgia State is a source of limitless President Patton not only wrote a best- the meet was Pleasant Valley runner Devin potential that can be unleashed through a selling book on public policy, he has practiced Allbaugh who finished the course in 15 min- his beliefs, providing the leadership to create clear understanding of how we generate last- utes, 39 seconds. buildings, departments, knowledge, and solu- ing value to our city, our State, and the Na- Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of tions vital to our prosperity in the 21st century. tion. Working with our community, we are able the accomplishments of the Pleasant Valley As the University has grown physically, it has to determine our shared future.’’ Boys Cross Country team, both on and off the grown in stature as well. Among President Dr. Patton has lived his life in the way he court. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, the late, Patton’s many accomplishments: hopes his students live theirs, tirelessly volun- great coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide He launched a university-wide planning ef- teering for service in his community through football team, says it best: ‘‘Show class, have fort that produced what is known as the ‘‘Main organizations like Central Atlanta Progress, pride, and display character. If you do, winning Street Master Plan’’, which increases the Uni- the Rotary, and the Grady Memorial Hospital takes care of itself.’’ This past weekend, versity’s footprint in the downtown community Corporation. His example and his hard work Pleasant Valley proved just that. and shapes the University’s future growth. will not stop at retirement, however, as he f He started the University’s first comprehen- plans to continue to live downtown and assist SALUTING BRIAN KROHN sive capital campaign, securing private funding Georgia State in its future endeavors to raise sources to supplement state allocations for capital and to expand its student body to tack- building projects. le the tough issues of our times. HON. KEITH ELLISON Under Dr. Patton’s leadership, Georgia OF MINNESOTA Madam Speaker, I am sure I speak for you State University has expanded its campus IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES using a strategy of acquiring and rehabilitating and my colleagues in the House of Represent- buildings and, when necessary, constructing atives when I say that Dr. Carl V. Patton is the Thursday, May 22, 2008 new buildings like the Student Center, the kind of leader we need to set the right exam- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, today I rise Recreation Center, the Aderhold Learning ple for the future of our country and our stu- to recognize an outstanding student from my Center, the Rialto Theater, Haas-Howell and dents. He has served Georgia State Univer- district whose research has helped develop a Standard Buildings, Robinson College of Busi- sity, the city of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, new biodiesel production method that will help ness, Commerce Building, North Metro Cen- and the United States of America well. God move our country in the direction of energy ter, student housing at the Village and the Bless for a well-deserved retirement. independence. Lofts and now the University Commons. Stu- Brian Krohn, a Senior Chemistry Major at dents, faculty, and staff now occupy floor f Augsburg College in Minneapolis recently con- space from the old Fairlie-Popular district to ducted a summer research project aimed at Grady Hospital. Residence halls full of stu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION investigating new ways to produce biodiesel. dents with dreams to change the world have His project developed a new, innovative chem- replaced dilapidated structures empty of any ical reaction that has never before been de- economic hope. Old banks, tired office build- HON. JOHN SULLIVAN scribed in scientific literature. This new proc- ings, and moribund shells of department ess—‘‘Mcgyan Process,’’ named for the three OF OKLAHOMA stores now bristle with the energy of a new scientists officially credited with the discovery, commerce based on knowledge and preparing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can convert a much wider range of feedstock our young students to take on today’s prob- oils and animal fats into biodiesel. The Thursday, May 22, 2008 lems with tomorrow’s solutions. Downtown At- Mcgyan Process can make more biodiesel lanta now is a living, vibrant area 24 hours a Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to fuel, faster and with a minimal environmental day thanks to the presence of thousands of state that due to unforeseen circumstances, I impact. The wider range of renewable oils that students learning, living, and playing while missed rollcall vote 353 to H.R. 6124 taken on can be used through the Mcgyan Process also placing more than $7 million a day into the May 22, 2008. Had I been present for this has the potential to foster additional environ- local economy. vote, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on this meas- mentally sound discoveries that can help Instead of designing walls to keep the city ure. move our country in the right direction of re- and its urban ways separate from the campus, newable energy. President Patton has insisted that the Univer- While this Farm Bill is not perfect, I would All of these discoveries were made possible sity fully integrate its research, teaching and have voted to support the bill because of the by the research and ideas initiated by Brian service mission into the fabric of the urban en- benefit it will bring to Oklahoma’s farmers and Krohn and the learning environment fostered vironment of its downtown Atlanta home. ranchers. In a time of rampant Government by Augsburg College. Brian’s success should His vision has included a state-of-the-art spending, I would like to have seen sub- serve as a reminder of the potential that exists urban science park. And, thanks in no small stantive reform in terms of fiscal responsibility. within every student. With the appropriate en- part to the support of this Congress, this However, this bill does take necessary steps couragement, support and a positive working science park will support research on the to help the agriculture industry that is vital to environment truly amazing discoveries can treatment of autism, obesity, and post-trau- the State of Oklahoma. I look forward to voting occur. matic stress disorder. In addition to neuro- on this measure to ensure that it becomes Madam Speaker, we salute Brian Krohn and science research, Georgia State will employ law. all our nation’s remarkable students, teachers,

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A ceremony will take place May 23, OF CALIFORNIA 2008, and five of the six surviving pilots will be Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in attendance. rise today to recognize the outstanding results Thursday, May 22, 2008 achieved by Clinton High School wrestler As we approach Memorial Day, let us Byron Tate. This winter Byron captured the Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, on pause, reflect, and give thanks for the efforts Iowa Class 3A Individual Wrestling Champion- Wednesday, May 21, 2008, I was unable to of our men in uniform, both those whose ef- ship in the 215 pound weight class. cast my floor vote on rollcall vote 341. forts will be infamous and those whose service Byron won a thrilling championship match. Had I been present for the votes, I would will be unheralded by the public at large. I am He defeated his final opponent in a 5–2 deci- have voted ‘‘aye’’ for rollcall vote 341. proud to represent the district from which the sion. f men of Operation Brass Knob staged their val- Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of iant flights, and I wish to congratulate them on the accomplishments of Byron and the Clinton TRIBUTE TO U–2 PILOTS their upcoming recognition. High School Wrestling team, both on and off the court. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, the HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ f late, great coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide OF TEXAS football team said it best: ‘‘Show class, have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF COHEN–ISSA pride, and display character. If you do, winning LIBEL TOURISM LEGISLATION Thursday, May 22, 2008 takes care of itself’’ This year, Byron Tate and Clinton High School proved just that. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to f recognize the heroic feats and commendable HON. STEVE COHEN military service of 11 U–2 pilots of the 4080th TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR SAUL Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. Based out of OF TENNESSEE FRIEDLANDER Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these men weathered great danger in flying Thursday, May 22, 2008 HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN critical surveillance missions over the Carib- OF CALIFORNIA bean during the height of the Cold War. Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, today, I, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On October 14, 1962, their efforts provided along with Congressman DARRELL ISSA, intro- the first convincing evidence that Soviet me- Thursday, May 22, 2008 duced a bill that would address the phe- dium range ballistic missiles were present in Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my nomenon of ‘‘libel tourism,’’ which occurs Cuba; and thanks to their courage, our country pleasure to congratulate UCLA history pro- when plaintiffs seek judgments from foreign was able to recognize and navigate one of the fessor Saul Friedlander, who was recently greatest national security threats of the 20th courts against American authors and pub- awarded the Pulitzer Prize in General Non-Fic- century, the Cuban Missile Crisis. At great lishers for making allegedly defamatory state- tion for his work, The Years of Extermination: personal risk, the unit exposed some of the ments, often to get around first amendment- Nazi Germany and the Jews, 1939–1945. deepest and darkest secrets of our country’s based constraints on American defamation Professor Friedlander was born to German- adversaries. law. This phenomenon threatens to undermine speaking Jewish parents in Prague in 1932 Named ‘‘Operation Brass Knob’’, this distin- our Nation’s core free speech principles. U.S. and raised in France during the Nazi occupa- guished group of pilots ventured over Cuban law places a higher burden on certain defama- tion. Not until 1946 did he discover that his airspace armed only with cameras. Declas- tion plaintiffs and with respect to certain types parents perished at Auschwitz. After immi- sified documents and the pilots’ personal ac- of allegedly defamatory speech in order to grating to Israel at the time of its birth as a na- counts reveal that each was engaged by the safeguard first amendment-protected speech. tion, he was able to pursue his passion for enemy; indeed, on the 27th U–2 flight over Other countries, including those that generally knowledge. After studying in Israel and Paris, Cuba, and during the pinnacle of the crisis, share our legal tradition, provide no such pro- he received his Ph.D. from the Graduate Insti- Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. was shot down and tection, and American authors and publishers tute of International Studies in Geneva. killed by a strategic air missile. Nevertheless, should not be forced to restrict their speech to In 1983, Saul Friedlander served as a vis- the intelligence photographs these pilots com- comport with more limited foreign standards. iting professor at my alma mater, the Univer- piled gave President Kennedy the information Our legislation will codify the principle that, sity of California, Los Angeles. Four years needed to initiate a naval blockade of Cuba while U.S. courts will normally enforce the later he was invited to join the faculty full time, and ultimately dissuade the Soviet Union. judgments of foreign courts, they should not receiving the 1939 Club Chair in Holocaust On November 26, 1962, President Kennedy do so when foreign judgments undermine our Studies. He later founded the influential jour- awarded the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Constitution. Specifically, our bill prohibits U.S. nal, History and Memory and has established Wing with the Air Force Outstanding Unit courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign himself as one of the world’s premier Holo- Award. Kennedy nobly remarked, ‘‘The work defamation judgments that do not comport caust historians. of this unit has contributed as much to the se- with the first amendment. This is a straight- Professor Friedlander has authored multiple curity of the United States as any unit in our forward solution that is designed to discourage titles on the Holocaust, including Nazi Ger- history, and any group of men in our history!’’ many and the Jews, The Years of Persecu- foreign defamation plaintiffs from filing suit While President Kennedy’s decisionmaking tion: 1933–1939, which is considered to be the against American authors and publishers in during the Cuban Missile crisis is properly definitive work on the period. It led to a Mac- foreign courts and instead encourage them to designated as lore, the 11 U–2 pilots have Arthur Foundation Award, which he used to tile suit in the United States. spent the past 45 years in relatively humble research and write his Pulitzer-winning vol- obscurity. Because of the sensitivity of their I would like to thank the Association of ume. That work vividly depicts Jewish life mission, most of these men were denied the American Publishers and the Media Law Re- throughout all of Europe and provides a mod- public praise and recognition warranted by source Center for their valuable feedback dur- ern understanding of the enactment of anti-Se- their mission. ing the drafting of this bill and for their support mitic policies in the World War II era. And so today I applaud the Val Verde His- for this legislation. I urge my colleagues to be- Professor Friedlander’s work is not limited to torical Commission for its decision to honor come cosponsors of this bill. the academic, however; he has also served on

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Her en- caust, and putting the indescribable into United States Military Academy Liaison Of- thusiasm, energy and dedication to the per- words. ficer, where he helped our Nation select the formance of Polish folk dances and songs best candidates to become future leaders of have given appreciative audiences, through f the Army; the United States, Canada, and Poland, the TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JOHN Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus was elected to public office for the first time in satisfaction of seeing and hearing the essence SHIMKUS ON THE OCCASION OF 1989 as a township trustee in Collinsville, Il- of absolute beauty. HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE linois; Paulina was born and educated in Poland ARMY RESERVE Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus was and has a degree in dance choreography from elected to serve his first term as a Rep- the prestigious Catholic University of Lublin. resentative from the 20th District of Illinois HON. STEVE BUYER in 1996 in the 105th Congress, and has contin- She has blessed the Toledo community with OF INDIANA ued to dutifully dedicate his service as a her talents, her pride of our Polish-American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES statesman in the 106th, 107th, 108th, 109th, culture and her generous nature, providing nu- Thursday, May 22, 2008 and, presently, the 110th Congresses; merous years to the development and aware- Whereas over a multifaceted career of dis- ness of the artistic and cultural gifts in our To- Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to tinguished public service dedicated to the ledo youth. pay tribute to a distinguished and dedicated preservation of the principles upon which The Echoes of Poland was founded in the military officer who has served this Nation with our Nation was founded, from his plebe days fall of 1967, when Paulina was asked to pre- great honor and distinction. Congressman at West Point to the halls of Congress, in his every step Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus has pare a group of young people to perform JOHN SHIMKUS will retire as a lieutenant colo- embodied the epitome of excellence in some of the traditional aspects of the Polish nel from the United States Army Reserve on statesmanship, service to country, and to his Christmas celebration. She gathered some of June 1, 2008, after nearly three decades of fellow citizens; her friends from the Nebraska Avenue and La- exemplary service in the United States Army Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus’s grange Street areas in Toledo, OH, for the and the United States Army Reserve. His ca- commitment to public service commands the church pageant. During the first few years, the reer is a great example of the ideals that we Nation’s highest respect and gratitude; Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus em- troupe held practices once a week. They were expect and cherish from our Warrior-Citizens. bodies all seven Army core values: loyalty, asked to participate at many local festivals Thanks to his service to our Nation, we all live duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integ- and church functions. At that time, the ensem- a little freer and we are all more secure in our rity, and personal courage; and ble practiced at several places in Toledo in- rights and duties as citizens of the greatest Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus has cluding St. Anthony’s, The Argonne Post, Pol- nation in the world. Today, I’m proud to take had a tremendous positive impact on the ish Falcons, PNA Hall and the Lagrange-Cen- a few minutes to read a resolution I introduced Army Reserve: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the House of Representatives tral Center. Today, the group practices at the to this Congress today to honor the out- (1) honors Lieutenant Colonel John M. Polish Roman-Catholic Union of America standing career of Lieutenant Colonel JOHN Shimkus for his service of over 28 years on (P.R.C.U.A.) hall on Tuesday and Thursday SHIMKUS. the occasion of his retirement from the nights. A RESOLUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- Army Reserve on June 1, 2008; Through the weekly practices, Paulina has TIVES HONORING THE SERVICE AND ACCOM- (2) commends Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus instilled in her members a great sense of pride PLISHMENTS OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN for his dedication and commitment to excel- and love for Polish folk customs through danc- lence as an infantry officer and leader; M. SHIMKUS, UNITED STATES ARMY RE- ing and singing. A nonprofit organization, the SERVE (3) recognizes the tremendous dedication and fortitude with which Lieutenant Colonel Echoes of Poland have performed at festivals Whereas Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus has led an exemplary career in pub- and concerts throughout the United States and Shimkus, United States Army Reserve, was lic service, three times the citizen, having born on February 21, 1958, in East St. Louis, in Canada. In 1977, the ensemble traveled to balanced his time in the Army Reserve with Illinois; Rzeszo´w, Poland for the Triennial World Fes- the demanding duties of his roles as husband, Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus tival of Polish Folk Dancers. One reviewer father, businessman, community leader, high graduated from the United States Military said, ‘‘By the end of the performance, every- school teacher, citizen-soldier, and Congress- Academy at West Point, New York, in 1980 man with consummate professionalism and one in the audience was tapping feet or clap- with a bachelor’s degree in general engineer- boundless devotion to each; ping hand to the infectious rhythms.’’ Since ing; (4) recognizes Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus 1979, the group has staged their own concerts Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus as a soldier, leader, and statesman, for dis- in the Toledo area to show our full repertoire graduated from Southern Illinois University playing the highest levels of leadership, pro- of regional and national dances. During the in Edwardsville, Illinois, in 1997, with a mas- fessional competence, integrity, and moral ter of business administration; mid-seventies, Mrs. Ortyl began a children courage throughout his distinguished mili- group to train the young members for the adult Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus is a tary service. graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic ensemble. By starting at a young age, the chil- Course, Infantry Mortar Platoon Officers Madam Speaker, it is an honor for me to dren become familiar with many of the rudi- Course, Jungle Warfare School, Airborne present the distinguished credentials of Lieu- mentary skills in the art of song and dance. In School, Ranger School, Infantry Officer Ad- tenant Colonel JOHN SHIMKUS before the Con- 1980, a Kapela, a Polish band, was added. vanced Course, and the Master Fitness gress today. It is our good fortune that Con- The dancers certainly enjoy dancing and sing- Trainer Course; gressman JOHN SHIMKUS continues to serve Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus is a ing to a live musician. our Nation in the United States House of Rep- Because of Paulina’s untiring drive and in- graduate of the Reserve Component Com- resentatives. bined Armed Services Staff School; spiration, the ensemble was awarded first Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus at- f prize from a field of 64 competitors at the tended the Reserve Component Command HONORING PAULINA TUL-ORTYL Rzeszo´w, Polish Folk Festival in 1980. The and General Staff College; ensemble won the highest honor for authen- Whereas following Lieutenant Colonel HON. MARCY KAPTUR tically portraying Polish Folk culture by per- Shimkus’s entry into the Army, he served at forming the Dozynki, the Polish Harvest Cele- the tip of the spear of the cold war as an in- OF OHIO bration. The Ensemble has made the trip to fantry officer with the 1st Platoon, 54th In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Rzeszo´w Festival seven times and always fantry in Bamberg, Germany, where he was Thursday, May 22, 2008 our Nation’s sentry, ready to fight at a mo- performs admirably. ment’s notice against Soviet tanks rolling Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Through the years, Paulina has received nu- toward the Fulda Gap; to recognize Paulina Tul-Ortyl of Toledo, Ohio merous proclamations, certificates, awards of

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Mrs. Ortyl Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, care of itself.’’ This past weekend, Monticello was honored for her dedication in perpetuating I rise to honor Jon Lester, a resident of Puy- proved just that. Polish culture among hundreds of youth in the allup, Washington, for his bravery in surviving Toledo area. cancer and his achievements as a pitcher for In 1996, WGTE Public Broadcasting was f the Boston Red Sox in Major League Base- putting together a special on the Polish people ball. TRIBUTE TO MR. SIDNEY LAPIDUS of Toledo for their Cornerstones series entitled Jon graduated from Bellarmine Prep School ‘‘The Polish in Toledo’’ and contacted Paulina in 2002. That same year, the Red Sox drafted about providing the music for this endeavor. him. He played for the Red Sox’s minor Paulina got some musicians together and re- HON. NITA M. LOWEY league team, the Portland Sea Dogs. corded all the folk music for this 41-minute OF NEW YORK In 2005, Jon led the league in strike-outs, tribute to the Poles in Toledo. was named the Eastern Pitcher of the Year, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1997, The Ohio House of Representa- and was selected for the Eastern All-Star tives recognized the members of the Echoes Thursday, May 22, 2008 Team. The following year, Jon was diagnosed of Poland for their valuable contribution to the with anaplastic large cell lymphoma and had preservation of our Polish culture through Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to undergo chemotherapy. Following his treat- song and dance. to recognize the accomplishments of Mr. Sid- ment he returned to Major League Baseball in On January 16, 1999, the ensemble had the ney Lapidus and to congratulate him on re- 2007. Lester was an integral component of the honor to welcome Lech Walesa, former leader ceiving the Emma Lazarus Statue of Liberty Red Sox’s World Series victory, closing out of Solidarnos´c´ and former President of Po- Award. Mr. Lapidus’ deep commitment to the the final game. On the 19th of May. 2008, he threw a no- land, to St. Adalbert for an informal meeting American Jewish Historical Society has en- with the Polish community. hitter against the Kansas City Royals. It was sured that its collection is preserved and ex- the first no-hitter since September 2007, and In the spring of 2002, Echoes of Poland panded for generations to come. celebrated their 35th anniversary. Paulina re- the first by a left-handed Red Sox player since mains the sole choreographer and director of A graduate of Princeton University and Co- 1956. Bowing to Jon’s achievement, Kansas the ensemble. Paulina was presented an ap- lumbia University Law School, Sidney began City manager Trey Hillman could only explain, preciation award from P.R.C.U.A. and recogni- his career as an attorney with the Securities ‘‘We’re on the wrong part of history.’’ Jon also found time for philanthropic work tion award from Polish American Congress at and Exchange Commission in New York. A re- for the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Flor- the Annual Spring Concert for all her years of tired partner at Warburg Pincus LLC, one of ida, the Boston Parks and Recreation summer dedication. the country’s leading private equity firms, Sid- program and the Boys and Girls Club of Chel- The Echoes of Poland, under Paulina per- ney also serves on the Boards of Directors of sea, Massachusetts. formed their first television show in America, Lennar Corporation, one of the Nation’s larg- I hope my colleagues will join me in hon- ‘‘Polka Bandstand’’ in October 2004. They per- est homebuilders; Knoll Inc., a leading manu- oring Jon’s courage, his athletic gifts, and his formed a suite of dances from the Lublin re- facturer of office furniture; and the Neiman deep concern for his community. gion and Kujawac Obarac to an enthusiastic Marcus Group, a leading upscale retailer. live audience. f Sidney contributes to and advocates on be- Therefore, it with sincere gratitude that I ex- EARMARK DECLARATION tend heartfelt congratulations to all Paulina half of a number of charitable causes, several has done to strengthen our community of which concern American history and Jewish affairs. He served as president of the Amer- HON. JOHN L. MICA through the Echoes of Poland. I wish her OF FLORIDA ican Jewish Historical Society from 2003 to unremitting energy, enthusiasm and success IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as she continues her journey as being the di- 2007 and is now its chairman. He is a mem- rector and choreographer of this most es- ber of the advisory councils for Princeton Uni- Thursday, May 22, 2008 teemed and talented group. versity’s History and Judaic Studies Depart- Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise in support Sto Lat Paulina! ments. He is also a vice chairman of the of H.R. 5658, which provides funds for the f American Antiquarian Society and is a trustee Sonobuoy Flight Vehicle. I am requesting of the New York Historical Society. In other funding in the FY09 Defense Authorization bill, HONORING MONTICELLO’S STATE areas, he is chair of the United Neighborhood Navy RDT&E account for the Sonobuoy Flight CHAMPION BOYS CROSS COUN- Vehicle, manufactured by Sparton Electronics, TRY TEAM Houses of New York and a member of the Ex- ecutive Committee of New York University located at 5612 Johnson Lake Road in School of Medicine. DeLeon Springs, Florida 32130. HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY The deteriorating condition of the aging P– OF IOWA Mr. Lapidus has balanced his distinguished 3 Orion fleet and the recent termination of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career and philanthropic work with an equally S–3 Viking program have resulted in fewer impressive family life. He and his wife, Ruth, manned airborne ASW platforms available to Thursday, May 22, 2008 live in Harrison, NY. They have three married the Navy’s surface forces. While full oper- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I children—Gail, Janet and Roy—and six grand- ational capability of the new P–8 Poseidon is rise today to recognize the outstanding results children—Sara, Eric, Kate, Henry, Jessica, not expected until 2017–2020 or beyond, Navy achieved by the Monticello High School Boys and Zack. An avid skier, Sidney also collects surface combatants are in urgent need of a Cross Country team. This past fall Monticello British and American books about politics and low cost, organic system to rapidly deploy captured the Iowa Class 2A Cross Country economics from the 17th and 18th centuries. acoustic sensors at a distance from the force. Championship. SFV capability will be critical where there is a The Monticello team finished the course Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize deficiency in organic airborne ASW assets, or with a team average time of 16 minutes, 55 my good friend Mr. Sidney Lapidus for a suc- in the littoral in situations where a hostile seconds. And the individual winner of the cessful career in finance and unparalleled de- coastline poses a threat to manned ASW air- meet was Monticello runner Nate Dotterweich votion to charitable causes. I urge my col- craft. who finished the course in 15 minutes, 43 sec- leagues to join me in honoring his tremendous This is the first year funding will be needed onds. accomplishments. to begin the research and development phase

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During that range, speed, and endurance of the SFV. 3. time she, and noted author and feminist, Glo- Complete a production tooled design capable Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my dis- ria Steinem, became good friends and have of supporting LRIP testing. 4. Design and fab- tinct pleasure to rise today to honor my good since worked together on many projects. ricate a compact ship-based launch mecha- friend Douglas K. Ramsey by entering his Koryne has been a contributing writer to MS. nism for use on LCS or other surface combat- name in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, the offi- Magazine, and now serves as a consultant to ants. cial record of the proceedings and debates of Augsburg College, in Minneapolis. In recogni- f the United States Congress since 1873. Today tion of Koryne’s contribution to society, Augs- I pay tribute to Douglas K. Ramsey, for his burg College established the Koryne Horbal HONORING THE MEMORY OF BEN service to the United States of America during BUERGER Lecture Series to continue opening the win- the Vietnam War. dows of opportunity for young women and Mr. Ramsey is truly an American patriot. men that reflect Koryne’s commitment to a HON. JO BONNER Following graduate studies at Harvard Univer- gender equal society. Fittingly, next month OF ALABAMA sity, Mr. Ramsey entered the United States Air Koryne Horbal will receive a ‘‘Humane With IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force and served two years as a lieutenant in Respect’’ honorary college degree from Augs- Thursday, May 22, 2008 the field of communications intelligence. burg College that she didn’t have the oppor- In 1960, following his service in the United tunity to acquire in her younger years. Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, Mobile States Air Force, Mr. Ramsey joined the County and indeed the entire state of Alabama Koryne is a loyal and dear friend—and a United States Department of State and was loving grandmother. If you asked Koryne, of all recently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to assigned to the Bureau of Intelligence and Re- honor and pay tribute to the memory of Mr. her renowned accomplishments; all the bar- search. Mr. Ramsey arrived at his duty post in riers she’s broken down; all the glass ceilings Ben Buerger. Saigon, Vietnam, on May 3, 1963. While work- Since 1956, ‘‘Mr. Ben’’ owned and operated she’s shattered; all the myths she’s proven ing for the State Department’s diplomatic effort Ship and Shore Supplies Inc. on Dauphin Is- wrong; what she is most proud of? Undoubt- in Vietnam, Mr. Ramsey served in a number land; his store was truly the heartbeat of the edly, and without hesitation, she would say of capacities, including Assistant Provincial island. His business sold everything from gro- loving grandmother—to a young man named Representative in Hau Nghia. Bryce Horbal whom she has raised since in- ceries to plumbing fixtures, building supplies On January 17, 1966, Mr. Ramsey was cap- fancy. Bryce is a 13 year old honors student and boating needs. He may be best known for tured by a Viet Cong ambush party while at Columbia Heights Middle School in my dis- riding out 1979’s Hurricane Frederic in his transporting food and medical instruments to trict. This young man, who towers over his store, which was one of the most devastating assist refugees and evacuees. During his time grandmother at over 6 feet, reflects the values hurricanes ever to hit the central Gulf Coast. in Viet Cong custody, Mr. Ramsey suffered that have shaped his young life—instilled in Following the storm, ‘‘Mr. Ben’’ set up tem- from malaria as well as neglect at the hands him with a nurturing and loving hand by his porary quarters on the island and worked to of his captors. He was finally released on Feb- grandmother. Almost three years ago, this provide a consistent supply of necessities to ruary 12, 1973. the island’s residents when they needed them Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Doug- young man wrote a poem that shows us why the most. las K. Ramsey. He is truly an unsung hero the accolades and accomplishments Koryne ‘‘Mr. Ben’’ was always there to give a help- and an American patriot. In these times when has achieved pale in comparison to the grand- ing hand. For example, in 1959, when the lift we often recognize the members of our armed son she has raised. Bryce Horbal is a young span to the old Dauphin Island Bridge became services for their sacrifice and dedication in man of whom much will be expected. stuck, he used his own boat to ferry stranded Madam Speaker, Bryce Horbal’s poem: defense of America, we must also pause and tourists and others to the mainland for free. In ‘‘I am the homeless man who lives on the reflect upon the service of our men and recognition of all of his efforts on behalf of the corner of main street asking for spare change women in the diplomatic corps, who also risk people of his community, Mobile’s Press-Reg- holding a bottle of scotch in my hand; their lives in defense of our way of life. I thank ister awarded ‘‘Mr. Ben’’ the M.O. Beale Scroll I am the child whose mother and father left Mr. Ramsey for his service to America and the of Merit in 1963 and in 1968. them in an orphanage because they couldn’t Boulder City community, and wish him the To say that Ben Buerger was active in the handle the responsibility; best in his future endeavors. As we celebrate Dauphin Island community is an understate- I am the person peering over the edge of a Memorial Day this weekend, I urge my fellow ment; he was truly an ambassador for the is- building considering to jump off because life is Nevadans to pay tribute to the service of our land. He served as president of the Dauphin too hard to live; fellow citizens in defense of freedom and de- Island Businessman’s Association, president I am the soldier in Iraq who gets killed by mocracy. of the Dauphin Island Volunteer Fire Depart- a road-side bomb fighting for the United ment and president of the Mobile County Vol- f States of America; unteer Fire and Rescue Department. ‘‘Mr. TRIBUTE TO KORYNE KANESKI I am the little kid in Africa with HIV fighting Ben’’ also served in the U.S. Navy and was a HORBAL to live without food or water on their own. veteran of World War II. I am the person holding out my hand to the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join HON. KEITH ELLISON homeless man on main street giving him my me in remembering a dedicated community OF MINNESOTA spare change; leader and friend to many throughout south I am the new family to the child in the or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alabama. Ben Buerger will be deeply missed phanage who I have just adopted; by his family—his wife, Barbara Buerger; his Thursday, May 22, 2008 I am the arm that pulls the person peering daughters, Karen Rebecca Moore and Kathryn Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker , I rise today over the edge backwards to the thing we call Barker; his step-daughter, Michele Oliver; his to pay tribute to two of my constituents includ- ‘hope;’ sister-in-law, Caroline Buerger; his grand- ing one of the most remarkable women I I am the person who jumps in front of bul- daughter, Kari Howell; his great-grandson, Na- know—and the extraordinary things she has lets to save our troops in Iraq because every than Howell; and his step-grandchildren, Anjel done and continues to do. Koryne Kaneski person in this world means something; Clark and Alex Oliver—as well as the count- Horbal of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is a I am the cure for HIV and I have just gone less friends and fellow islanders he leaves be- tireless force for equality who defines the word into the little child in Africa along with food and hind. trailblazer. water; Our thoughts and prayers are with them all She has served as Chairwoman of the Min- I am each and every one of you who cares at this difficult time. nesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, about others.’’

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Madam Speaker, on behalf of of graduation seniors who worked with me pause to recognize David Roland Cook of the citizens of the Sixth District of North Caro- throughout their entire high school choral ex- Blue Springs, Missouri, for the great achieve- ment of winning the 7th season of American lina, we wish to recognize some singers from perience, fantastic chaperones and phe- Moore County in our district who won a na- Idol. nomenal accompanists.’’ – For the past 7 years, tens of thousands of tional competition. Because of the quality of Again, we are proud to report that the Sixth performance of the Pinecrest High School Idol hopefuls from across the Nation District is home to these outstanding young auditioned for a shot at being the next Amer- Chamber Ensemble and Sotto Voce last year singers. ican Idol. David started his journey by trav- in San Francisco, both choral groups were eling from Blue Springs to the regional audi- able to participate in this year’s Heritage’s f tions in Omaha, Nebraska where he im- ‘‘Festival of Gold’’ National Choral Competition pressed the judges with his version of Bon at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. THE DAILY 45: CURTIS HOLDEN Jovi’s ‘‘Livin’ on a Prayer.’’ David’s perform- They were competing against 21 other high ance earned him a trip to Hollywood to com- schools from across the nation and both HON. BOBBY L. RUSH pete on the show. groups took first place in their respective divi- Throughout the season, David showed great sions. The scoring was determined by three OF ILLINOIS strength and a commitment to his music by reputable judges in the world of choral music IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES putting his own personality into each of the and based out of 100 possible points. Out of songs he performed, and quickly stood out Thursday, May 22, 2008 these Pinecrest’s 30 member Sotto Voce re- among the contestants. With the support of his ceived an average of 95.33 points, placing Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, everyday, 45 family, friends and all of Blue Springs, David them in first place in the Women’s Choir divi- people, on average, are fatally shot in the never gave up and due to his hard work and sion. United States. Yesterday, in Oakland, Cali- passion for music he became the new Amer- Participating in the Sotto Voce division were fornia, two men were shot and killed in sepa- ican Idol. Paige Baker, Keyvietta Baldwin, Braylin rate incidents. My heart goes out to the family Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in Bayless, Lauren Bonville, Casey Cooper, of 35-year-old Curtis Holden. My heart also congratulating David Cook on being named Ashlee Covington, Brittany Cullifer, Leah goes out to the other victim, whose name was the new American Idol. I am proud to rep- Dannelley, Kate Davis, Kelcie Frye, Caroline not immediately released. There have been 55 resent such a hardworking and gifted indi- Gallagher, Erin Hennings, Ginni Holderfield, homicides so far this year in the city of Oak- vidual in the Sixth Congressional District. I Lynn Hollyfield, Alease Jeffries, Auriel Jeffries, land. know that all of Blue Springs joins me in wish- Haley Johnson, Ruth Jones, Dani Mayo, Gina ing him the very best in his future endeavors. How do we explain these senseless killings Mendence, Kelly Nelson, Alexis Oxendine, f Catherine Pittman, Michelle Porter, Rachel to our children? We must replace the culture Stewart, Stephanie Vaughn, Linsdsay von Gal, of violence with a culture of peace. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Chelsi Wright, Joanne Wu, Haley Yarborough, Americans of conscious must come together MERRILLVILLE ALLIANCE OF and Elise Zawatteri. to stop the senseless death of ‘‘The Daily 45.’’ TRANSYLVANIAN SAXONS The Chamber Ensemble, with an average of When will Americans say ‘‘enough is enough, 96.33, took first place as well in the Chamber stop the killing!’’ HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Choir division. Singing in the Chamber En- OF INDIANA semble were Braylin Bayless, Kevin Bean, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jonathan Blue, Spencer Bowman, Lia Brazile, HONORING DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH Thursday, May 22, 2008 Matt Carriker, Rashad Covington, Tolisha Cov- CHAMPION SWIMMER JORDON Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my ington, Brittany Cullifer, Leah Dannelley, HUFF distinct honor to take this time to recognize Sarah Floyd, Adam Fogleman, Caroline Galla- the officers and members of the Merrillville, In- gher, Bradley Gibson, Matt Hazzard, Tyler diana, branch of the Alliance of Transylvanian Herbst, Alease Jeffries, Jordan Kennedy, HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY Saxons (ATS). On Saturday, May 31, 2008, Kelsey Leach, Kelcey Ledbetter, Le’Quita OF IOWA the Merrillville Alliance of Transylvanian Sax- McKoy, Taylor Miles, Whitney Moore, Brenton ons will host a celebration honoring its 100th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES O’Hara, Catherine Pittman, Michelle Porter, Anniversary, while also celebrating the ATS Aaron Shamberger, Ravon Sheppard, Amanda Thursday, May 22, 2008 National Constitutional Convention at the Smith, Rachel Stewart, Stephanie Vaughn, Radisson Hotel in Merrillville, Indiana. James Villone, and Josh Warthen. Pinecrest Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I The Saxons originated in Germany and trav- High Choral Director James Brown told The rise today to recognize the outstanding results eled eastward to settle in eastern Hungary Sandhills Pulse, ‘‘This performance in Chicago achieved by Dubuque Senior High School during the 12th and 13th century. Following solidifies just how talented and dedicated my swimmer Jordan Huff in the 2007–2008 sea- the conclusion of World War I, the Hungarian students are in the Choral Program at son. This year Jordan won two individual State boundaries were altered and the Saxons’ Pinecrest . . . we graced each performance championship events. Jordan captured titles in home became Transylvania, one of the three with intensity, passion and extreme profes- the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard free- major provinces of Rumania. In Rumania, the sionalism.’’ style. Transylvanian Saxons were oppressed as mi- In addition to the competition, a number of Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of norities by the totalitarian Rumanian govern- students were involved in an Honors Choir the accomplishments of Jordan and the Du- ment, causing many to migrate to the United that was made up of selected members from buque Senior High School Boys Swimming States. all of the participating choirs. These students Team, both in and out of the pool. Perhaps The ATS was founded as a fraternal organi- were responsible for learning four pieces on Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant—the late, great coach of zation in 1902, with a mission of providing a their own prior to arriving in Chicago and per- the Alabama Crimson Tide football team—said safe community for immigrant families of formed under the baton of Dr. Anton Arm- it best: ‘‘Show class, have pride, and display Transylvanian Saxons to share and enjoy their strong, conductor of the St. Olaf Choir. The character. If you do, winning takes care of language and traditions. The Merrillville Alli- students participating in the Honors Choir from itself.’’ This year, Dubuque Senior High School ance of Transylvanian Saxons was estab- Pinecrest were Lauren Bonville, Matt Carriker, proved just that. lished in 1908 under its parent organization to

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The officers of the Merrillville ATS, Evansville, where he was in USI’s ROTC pro- who so selflessly give to their organization, gram. He was so dedicated that when he In 1970, Harvey landed in San Francisco, share the goals of the national organization looked at military service following high the city that would become his home and leg- and allow for their longstanding traditions to school, he realized he had to do a lot of work acy. He opened a business there and began remain a part of their lives. to meet the fitness requirements; he did not attending the Board of Supervisors meetings, This year’s celebration of the 100th Anniver- hesitate to put in that effort, and he ended up using his bigger-than-life persona to introduce sary of the Merrillville Alliance of losing seventy pounds to fulfill his dream of the public and San Francisco’s elected offi- Transylvanian Saxons will recognize the con- serving. cials to the plights of gays and lesbians. tinuous efforts of the Merrillville Lodge’s offi- He became a proud member of the Indiana cers: President Jeffery Szostek, Vice Presi- Army National Guard. Peggy Shidaker remem- Today, there are many such voices, but Har- dent Daniel Schuffert, Recording Secretary bered him once again returning to Knox High vey Milk was a trailblazer. Raymond S. Palyok, Treasurer Donald Bow- School following his enlistment, ‘‘He was so When he appeared on the scene, even in man, Secretary Randall B. Floyd, and Trust- proud that he came back to tell me he was San Francisco, arguably the most tolerant city ees Walter Szostek, John Sumichrast and Jim going into the National Guard, and we were in our Nation, it wasn’t safe or accepted to be Smith. really proud of him and happy for him. He outspoken on issues facing lesbians and gays. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other found his passion in serving his country.’’ The Even politicians within the community were si- distinguished colleagues to join me in com- passion to serve his country did not stop at lent, both about their lives and the issues that mending the officers and members of the the water’s edge: Lieutenant Chastain noted Merrillville Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons that Ford wanted to be the gunner on an ar- affected them. But Harvey wasn’t one to be for the efforts, activities, and leadership they mored vehicle rather than the driver and said quieted or closeted. He told anyone who have provided in maintaining their of Joey, ‘‘He exemplified what a dedicated sol- would listen—and more importantly, forced Transylvanian Saxon history and culture as dier is.’’ This dedication is honored in his post- those who wouldn’t—about the injustices, in- part of Indiana’s First Congressional District. humous promotion from Specialist to Sergeant equities and outright discrimination suffered by f and the awarding of a Bronze Star. gays and lesbians. His voice resonated for Great as his love of country was, he loved HONORING THE LIFE OF SER- anyone labeled ‘‘different’’ or outside the main- his family even more, in particular his parents, stream. GEANT JOSEPH FORD OF KNOX, Dalarie and Sam, and his wife Karen. Married INDIANA just last June, Joey had met the love of his life In 1977, after three unsuccessful attempts during his time at the University of Southern for elected office, Harvey Milk won a hard HON. JOE DONNELLY Indiana. His friend and fellow Guardsman, fought race and was elected to the San Fran- OF INDIANA Keith Auspland, noted that his conversations cisco County Board of Supervisors. Notably, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with Joey during training and in Iraq generally he became the first openly-gay elected official Thursday, May 22, 2008 ended not with concerns about the mission but in the United States. Tragically, Harvey’s ten- Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise rather with concern for his family. Ausland ure in office was cut short. today to honor and remember Sergeant Jo- wrote in his tribute to Joey that ‘‘Joe was a new husband and loved his wife dearly.’’ Hav- On November 27, 1978, just weeks after seph Ford, originally of Knox, Indiana. Ser- working with former Governor Ronald Reagan geant Ford was a proud member of Bravo ing deployed to Iraq in March, Joey had his to defeat the Briggs Initiative that would have Troop First Battalion 152nd Cavalry 76th In- goal of returning to Indiana in June to cele- fantry Brigade Combat Team of the Indiana brate his anniversary with his wife. banned gays and lesbians from teaching in Army National Guard. He died on May 10 When his mother Dalarie was asked the one public schools, Supervisor Harvey Milk was when his vehicle rolled over during a training thing she would want her son remembered for assassinated in San Francisco City Hall, along exercise near Al Asad, Iraq. While his death she said, ‘‘He was just so kind to everybody. with Mayor George Moscone, by former Su- leaves us all mourning a life cut short, I also At the memorial service, it was amazing just to pervisor Dan White. wish to celebrate the life of this tremendous see all the unique people who loved Joey. He never wrote off anyone and was friends with The episode and ensuing trial was one of young man. San Francisco’s darkest times. Harvey Milk’s For most of that life, Sergeant Ford was everybody: all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. simply known as Joey. When Peggy Shidaker, He was a gentle soul.’’ Today I honor and re- assassination, like that of John F. Kennedy his high school French teacher, learned of his member this gentle soul, this man who loved and Martin Luther King, provided a foundation death, she said ‘‘He enjoyed life and we en- his wife and family, and followed his love of upon which people of divergent views could joyed having him,’’ and she noted how he had his country to service in a foreign land. Yet at come together. Today, gays, lesbians, been a student who made her laugh. Maybe the same time, I acknowledge our grief. He bisexuals, and transgendered people have he made her laugh because he genuinely en- will be missed. May God bless Joey, his fam- more than just one seat at the table and are ily, his fellow soldiers, and his country as we joyed school and learning and made frequent represented by a wide range of officeholders celebrate his life, and share in this collective trips back to Knox High School to visit his old at every level of government. teachers after he graduated. This love of sorrow. learning showed up throughout his life; one of f If Harvey Milk were alive today, I believe he would be as proud of his legacy as we are of the first things Lieutenant Josh Chastain no- IN RECOGNITION OF SAN FRAN- him. I also believe he would still be fighting for ticed about Joey after he joined the National CISCO’S MEMORIAL TO HARVEY Guard was his interest in world and military MILK the dispossessed and voiceless everywhere. history. Lieutenant Chastain noted, ‘‘He was a Madam Speaker, today the City of San really intelligent kid. He knew a lot.’’ This pas- HON. JACKIE SPEIER Francisco unveils the Harvey Milk City Hall sion and interest in history, both ancient and OF CALIFORNIA Memorial. I rise to commend the city for hon- modern, led Joey to varied interests: he loved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oring this civil rights pioneer, devoted commu- to fence, and he aided a school production of nity leader, inspiration to the gay, lesbian, bi- The Three Musketeers by choreographing the Thursday, May 22, 2008 fight sequences. It also led him to leave Knox Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, today marks sexual and transgender community, and truly following high school to attend the University the birthday of a civil rights icon and hero to great American. of Southern Indiana and major in history. millions of men and women, not just in San But Joey’s passion in history reflected a Francisco where he made his strongest im- passion for his country. This passion—this pa- pact, but all across the globe.

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OF OHIO taken his fiscally responsible approach to bet- Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter the city he serves and has helped to en- Oberlin College, two master’s degrees from hance quality of life of the region we share. Thursday, May 22, 2008 the University of North Carolina, and a doc- Mayor Hawker has served his community Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise torate in education from Harvard University. well since 1986 when he was first sworn in as today to commemorate May 19 as a very sig- Previous to joining CRS, he worked as a mid- a city council member. The population of nificant day in the history of our dear friend dle school history teacher and as a senior re- Mesa has almost doubled since then and, the Republic of Turkey. In Turkey, May 19 is search associate at two private sector firms, through his leadership, the city has continued celebrated as the commemoration of Mustafa senior research associate at Advance Tech- to be a high-quality place to live and raise a Kemal Ataturk, the Founder of the Republic of nology, Inc., and at Policy Studies Associates. family. Keno has also served the greater com- Since he began his service at CRS 20 years Turkey. It was May 19 in the year 1919 when munity as the Chair of the Maricopa Associa- ago, Rick has been a nationally recognized Mustafa Kemal landed in the Black Sea port of tion of Governments Regional Council. He expert on numerous aspects of major Federal also served as Vice Chair, National League of Samsun and the war of independence began. education policy. Rick has been the lead pol- Cities Finance, Administration and Intergov- Under his leadership less than a year later the icy analyst responsible for a variety of impor- Turkish Grand National Assembly was estab- tant and complex education programs and ernmental Relations (FAIR) Steering Com- lished and a few years later the Republic of statutes, particularly the Individuals with Dis- mittee. Turkey was born a new nation. abilities Education Act, IDEA, and the Carl D. Additionally, he served as Chair of the MAG Ataturk had a vision for Turkey and he set Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Regional Council Transportation Sub- about reforming her. His vision of a pro-west- Act. Rick has also been responsible for a committee, Vice Chair and as a member of ern, secular, and democratic state under the number of the larger programs authorized by the MAG Air Quality Policy Committee and the rule of law quickly became reality. the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Governance Task Force. Keno was also in- President John F. Kennedy said, ‘‘The name ESEA, including the Impact Aid program, and strumental in building the new Phoenix-Mesa Ataturk reminds mankind of the historical ac- the increasingly important and complex issues Gateway Airport, which is evolving into a complishments of one of the greatest men of of assessments and accountability for students major job center and reliever airport for our this century. His leadership gave inspiration to with disabilities at the intersection of the ESEA fast-growing region. Keno’s hard work will spur the Turkish nation, farsightedness in the un- and IDEA. economic growth and improve the quality of derstanding of the modern world, and courage Rick is a leader in developing analytic ca- life for the people of Mesa for years to come. and power as a military leader.’’ pacity within the entire Education and Labor I commend the citizens of Mesa for select- It was in 1934 that Ataturk demonstrated his Section of CRS’ Domestic Social Policy Divi- ing such a deserving public servant. As a commitment to the rights of women by giving sion. He never fails to provide valuable input former Mayor of Mesa’s neighboring city of them full political rights. He understood that a to colleagues; he has advised staff from Tempe, I understand the tremendous impact country can only flourish when it’s people are throughout Domestic Social Policy Division, that a dedicated leader, like Keno Hawker, truly free. DSP, on allocation formula programming and can have on their community. My hero, General Douglas MacArthur de- a wide range of data analysis issues and has Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- scribed Ataturk better than most could ever at- frequently served as a very effective mentor nizing Keno Hawker’s continued work and ad- tempt. ‘‘He was a soldier-statesman, one of for junior staff. vocacy for the fine citizens of the city of Mesa the greatest leaders of our era. He ensured Rick is a thoughtful, responsive and hard- and Arizona. that Turkey got its rightful place among the working civil servant who has supported Mem- f most advanced nations of the world.’’ bers of Congress and staff with his tremen- May 19 is a very important day when it all dous depth of knowledge, history and anal- HONORING THE REPUBLIC OF began. On this day a great leader began his ysis—always with a wry smile and incredible AZERBAIJAN journey, a vision became reality and a great patience. His ability to research details and nation was born. We should all learn a lesson explain complex information is unparalleled, HON. PHIL ENGLISH from this man’s life. A leader with a vision and no matter how tight the deadline or how OF PENNSYLVANIA coupled with determination can lay the roots stressful the situation, Rick always responds in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a friendly and composed manner. Rick’s work for a great future. Turkey’s neighbors who Thursday, May 22, 2008 today wrestle with their own beginnings should is an outstanding example of high-level ana- take note. lytic support for the legislative process, and Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam collaboration and leadership in capacity build- f Speaker, I rise to honor the Republic of Azer- ing. He will be missed greatly, but his influ- baijan, a fast growing young democracy which HONORING RICHARD APLING FOR ence will continue to be reflected through sup- secured its independence in 1991 after the HIS YEARS OF SERVICE WITH port of Congress’ deliberations by the many dissolution of the former Soviet Union. There THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH remaining CRS staff whom he has mentored are few countries in the world which gain a SERVICE or advised, who will carry on his tradition of second opportunity for independence, like service. Azerbaijan. This May 28 the Republic of Azer- HON. GEORGE MILLER I am proud to thank Rick Apling publicly on baijan celebrates the 90th anniversary of Re- behalf of this Congress for his many contribu- OF CALIFORNIA public Day, the day the nation and people first tions to our Nation and, in particular, on behalf IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gained their independence. of students with disabilities. It was May 28, 1918 when Azerbaijan de- Thursday, May 22, 2008 f clared independence from the Russian Em- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam RECOGNIZING MAYOR KENO pire. The February 1917 fall of the tsarist mon- Speaker, I rise today to praise a public servant HAWKER OF THE CITY OF MESA archy in Russia had created favorable condi- who is finishing 20 years of outstanding serv- tions for the development of national move- ice to the Congressional Research Service. ments within its border lands. By establishing Members of Congress and their staff who are HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL its independence, Azerbaijan, then the Demo- OF ARIZONA engaged with Federal education and disability cratic Azerbaijan Republic, became the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legislation have benefited from the wisdom ever secular democratic republic in the world and professionalism of Richard Apling, Spe- Thursday, May 22, 2008 with a predominantly Muslim population. Al- cialist in Social Legislation. Rick joined CRS in Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise though independence lasted only 2 years be- 1988 and has worked with Members of Con- today to congratulate Keno Hawker, who is fore Soviet forces invaded in 1920, the period

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TPS technologies are viewed by a system by first enhancing the missile capa- former Soviet Republics in 1990, peaceful USSTRATCOM as the key to executing the bility to provide longer range, in-flight correc- demonstrations were taking place throughout prompt global strike mission. The prototype C3 tion, and beyond-line-of-sight capability. A new Azerbaijan. Tragically, on January 1990, then capability would provide missle launch com- Javelin (Javelin II) missile would be manufac- President Mikhail Gorbachev sent troops to mand and control associated with flight test tured at the LM Pike County operations at Baku. Civilians were no match for the on- demonstration supporting critical test execu- Troy, AL. slaught of tanks and fully armored military per- tion and flight safety. As a potential spiral for Title: Space Control Test Capabilities. sonnel. The excessive force resulted in more weaponization, AHW would provide a ground Account: RDTE, A. than one hundred and thirty civilian lives. launched forward-deployed mid-term option to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Davidson The Azerbaijani people eventually prevailed destroy time sensitive/high value targets at Technologies, Inc. when the Soviet Union collapsed. On August long distances with a minimal deployment lo- Address of Requesting Entity: 530 Dis- 30, 1991, Azerbaijan’s Parliament adopted the gistics tail. covery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Declaration on the Restoration of the State of Title: Composite Rotorcraft Airframe Devel- Description of Request: $10M to finalize de- Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, opment. velopment and validation of the Space Control and on October 18, 1991, the Constitution was Account: RDTE, A. Test Capability for the United States Air Force. approved. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: GKN Of the funds provided approximately $5 million Located in a highly political, dynamic and Westland Aerospace. or 1⁄2 of the available funding is for final devel- sensitive region between Russia and Iran, Address of Requesting Entity: 3951 Ala- opment of a version of SCTC which will join Azerbaijan is a confident member of the Coun- bama Highway 229, Tallassee, Alabama the already developed closed-form version to cil of Europe, United Nations, Organization of 36078. give a new combined capability to analyze im- Security and Cooperation in Europe, and par- Description of Request: Provide funding of portant transient command/control situations ticipates in NATO’s Partnership for Peace pro- $2M for the development of a composite floor (e.g. satellite outages). The combined version gram. sub-structure to be demonstrated on the Black provides both closed-form steady-state and Azerbaijan is a strategic partner to the Hawk helicopter. Approximately $75,000 is for transient-event analysis capabilities, builds United States, and cooperates with the U.S., program management, $50,000 is for engi- upon Air Force selected analytical engines, both bilaterally and multilaterally, (through the neering planning, $200,000 is for tooling, and is already in the hands of the users in GUAM framework (Georgia, Ukraine, Azer- $200,000 for design engineering, $75,000 is support of Terminal Fury. The addition com- baijan, and Moldova) to prevent illegal traf- for material purchase, $500,000 is for genera- pletes the required analytical suite. Approxi- ficking and to secure borders Azerbaijani tion of material mechanical property testing for mately $5 million or 1⁄2 of the funding is for troops, like U.S. troops, are serving in Iraq use in design/analysis of the test structure, tool validation. When completed, the combined and Afghanistan on behalf of their country and $400,000 is for process development through SCTC tool is the only tool of its type and cal- in support of the global effort against ter- part manufacture, $500,000 is for structure iber in the Air Force analytical inventory. Com- rorism. testing. Recent DoD requested changes to the pletion of this combined tool in GFY 2009 is The United States recognized the sov- Black Hawk helicopter (H–60) includes Com- needed to provide quantitative data support for ereignty of Azerbaijan in 1918 and again in mon Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) and acquisition decisions. The tool will provide de- 1991. I applaud their leadership as a demo- Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) configura- cision time-lag and throughput data for com- cratic republic and strategic partner in the re- tions. Studies have identified the aircraft air- bination steady-state and transient situations gion and worldwide. Congratulations to all Az- frame as the area for potential weight reduc- to quantify performance of alternative system erbaijani citizens, and Azerbaijanis around the tion. Lightweight airframe development has implementations. The Air Force will use these world, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary been conducted in SARAP (Survivable Afford- performance predictors to make sound, quan- of Republic Day. able Repairable Airframe Program) through titative-based acquisition decisions for upcom- f the demonstration of a lighter, low cost cabin ing space systems in areas such as OCS, for the Black Hawk. As part of this technology DCS, SSA and communications now and in EARMARK DECLARATION demonstrator cabin, a floor sub-structure used the future, providing additional AF funding to thermoplastic composite materials to reduce enhance operational capabilities as required. HON. TERRY EVERETT the weight by almost 25% over the baseline Title: Chapel—Fort Rucker, Alabama. OF ALABAMA metal structure while, at the same time, reduc- Account: Military Construction, Army. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing costs. Further development is required to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Con- take full advantage of the savings that com- gressman TERRY EVERETT (through Army Out- Thursday, May 22, 2008 posite materials technology can offer. year Budget). Mr. EVERETT. Madam Speaker, in accord- Title: Close Combat Missile Modernization Address of Requesting Entity: 2312 Rayburn ance with House Republican Conference (Javelin). House Office Building, Washington, DC standards, and clause 9 of House rule XXI, I Account: RDTE, A. 20515. submit the following information for the record Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lockheed Description of Request: A $7.1 million regarding my program requests in H.R. 5658, Martin. project to construct a chapel at Fort Rucker, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Author- Address of Requesting Entity: 5500 County Alabama. Construct a standard-design chapel ization Act of 2009: Road 37, Troy, AL 37081. complex featuring a sanctuary (400 seat ca- Title: Advanced Hypersonic Weapon Tech- Description of Request: $10M used to ini- pacity) and an activity center that is capable of nology Demonstration. tiate obsolescence management of the guid- seating an additional 239 people in a separate Account: Army RDT&E. ance section of the Javelin Missile. The var- or combined service. The sanctuary includes a Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Westar ious efforts are divided between Raytheon and raised pulpit area and a baptismal suite. The Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. Lockheed Martin on a 60/40 work share ar- facility also includes 15 religious education Address of Requesting Entity: 890 Explorer rangement. The 60/40 work share is divided classrooms, two multi-purpose rooms, blessed Boulevard, Huntsville AL, 35806 U.S.A. by the program management office. Raytheon sacrament room, sacristy/robing room, choir Description of Request: Provide funding for work will be done in Tucson, AZ at approxi- room, resource center, nursery, restrooms, $7,000,000 for the Advanced Hypersonic mately $5.4M of effort. Lockheed Martin work kitchen, storage, and administrative space for Weapon (AHW) Technology Demonstrator will be done in Orlando, FL at approximately two Chaplains, Education Director and Assist- program for the US Army Space and Missile $3.6M of effort. The work in Orlando will con- ant. Supporting facilities include utilities, elec- Defense Command to reduce risk and flight sist of: Trade Studies, Guidance Section Sys- tric service; emergency and security lighting; test validate critical technologies (hypersonic tem Architecture, Guidance Section Software fire protection, detection and alarm systems; boost-glide, thermal protection, precision navi- Architecture, Guidance Section Requirements, paving, walks, curbs and gutters; parking;

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Madam Speaker, on Saturday, years of outstanding service to Lake High- May 17, 2008, 102 Volusia County veterans Account: Army RDTE. lands High School and his community. from the Second World War visited our Na- After graduating from Lake Highlands High Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Radiance tion’s Capital as part of the Honor Air pro- School, Dr. Iden attended Kilgore College on Technologies. gram. The trip was made possible through the a football scholarship and finished his bach- Address of Requesting Entity: 350 Wynn Rotary Clubs of Volusia County and with the elor’s and master’s degree at North Texas Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805. support of sponsors and the 49 Guardian es- University. Upon graduating, he continued to corts. Description of Request: $9 million for a wide use his athletic background as a coach and It was my pleasure to assist in hosting the angle weapons detection sensor that can de- teacher for the Richardson Independent veterans during their visit to our Nation’s cap- tect, classify and locate a variety of weapon School District for nine years. After working for ital. They first stopped at the World War II Me- fires including Rocket Propelled Grenades the administration, Dr. Iden was hired to be morial to pay tribute to their fellow patriots. In the principal at his high school alma mater, (RPGs), MANPADS, small arms, mortars, the first visit for all of the servicemen, it was Lake Highlands High School. tanks and artillery. This Weapons Watch a moving occasion. It was an emotional mo- During his eleven years as principal, Dr. (WW) Technology can process these events in ment as these heroes stood among the stone Iden’s school received numerous honors near real time (less than a second) and dis- columns, fountains and pools that comprise under his leadership. In 2002, Lake Highlands seminate the information over existing com- the Memorial. High School was named a Blue Ribbon mand and control channels immediately. This In the afternoon, the Volusia veterans paid School, one of the highest honors a school sensor, detecting from a variety of airborne their respects at Arlington National Cemetery. can receive. In addition to numerous students platforms can cue other sensors or weapon Veteran leaders and I had the privilege to lay being named National Merit Scholars, this systems to positively identify and neutralize a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in a year one of his students was named a Rhodes the hostile weapon system. The basic sensor solemn tribute to those who have paid the ulti- Scholar. Dr. Iden has received national rec- technology has been demonstrated as part of mate sacrifice for our nation. The day con- ognition in Newsweek and U.S. News and the Oveiwatch ACTD and has also been de- cluded with visits to the Woman in Services World Report for his achievements, and he ployed to support current operations. At less Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Viet- has become a tremendously well-respected than 30 pounds, it has flown on both manned nam Memorial and the Iwo Jima Memorial. and valued member of the Lake Highlands and unmanned aircraft proving its ability to ac- As the Congressman from Florida’s Seventh community. curately detect at extended ranges while on This year Dr. Iden will retire from his career Congressional District, it was my honor to play the move. The Army Aviation Center is ready in education. I would like to wish Dr. Iden the a part in our Volusia County heroes’ visit. I to integrate this technology on both manned best of luck in his future endeavors. While his would like to acknowledge former U.S. Sen- time as an educator has come to an end, the and unmanned aircraft to provide both en- ator Bob Dole, a fellow World War II hero and results of his hard work will no doubt continue hanced targeting and aircrew survivability. In Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England to be seen for generations to come. concert with AMRDEC (Huntsville), PM UAV who both graciously addressed the group. I Madam speaker, on behalf of the Fifth Dis- (Huntsville) and the Directorate of Combat De- ask that the United States House of Rep- trict of Texas, I am honored to recognize Dr. velopments (Ft. Rucker), the contractor will resentatives join me in expressing our appre- Bob Iden for his devotion to education and for provide simulation software and WW hardware ciation to the 49 Guardians, who through a helping to shape a brighter future for our com- to the USAAVNC for testing and certification sense of duty and at personal expense, es- munity and our country. through the Aviation Technical Test Center corted the World War II veterans on that mem- (AATTC). Aviation experts from both the orable day. f Wiregrass area and Huntsville will develop the The May 17, 2008 Volusia Honor Air Guard- HONORING BARBARA AND EDWARD techniques, tactics and procedures to fully em- ians included: COGAN ploy the capabilities of this system. Joesphine D. Alexander; Stephen E. Title: Study of Warfighting Initiative for Fu- Alldredge; Jerry L. Autry; Jerry L. Autry, Jr.; HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO ture Technologies and Tactics (SWIFTT–A). Peter D. Bauer; Roger B. Baumgartner; Ken OF CALIFORNIA Account: Army RDTE. Bradley; Melina Brannon; David Franklin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brannon II; William Herschel Breneman III; Mi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Science Thursday, May 22, 2008 chael W. Brooks; Joseph Bryant; John F. Che- Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I rise ney; John H. Childress; Leslie Stafford today to recognize and commend Barbara and Address of Requesting Entity: 6723 Odys- Coggins; Robert L. Doyle II; Geoffrey E. Edward Cogan, educators who both recently sey Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Felton. retired after more than 30 years of distin- Description of Request: $3 million will en- Thomas B. Fleishel; William B. Flowers, Jr.; guished service. Day after day they ener- able completion of a study being conducted Thomas R. Fowler; Eleanor Gustavsson; John getically taught our youngsters valuable life with the U.S. Army Air Maneuver Lab, Fort Jeffrey Harting; Raymond H. Heffington; Rob- skills, while raising their family in the great Rucker, AL to develop manned and unmanned ert Michael Hill; Randall Jackson; Ben F. community of Hacienda Heights, California, air vehicle teaming solutions for current and Johnson; Russell L. Kelton; Candace and volunteering with programs that have en- future war fighter requirements. Additionally, Lankford; Gerald H. Lyons; Jeffrey A. hanced education throughout the 38th Con- funding will address critical emerging issues in Malmborg; Jefferson J. Mancinik; William C. gressional District. support of Aviation modernization efforts and Mancinik; James Mazurak; Clair Roach Metz. Barbara Ruth Cogan grew up in the great desired capabilities of Aviation war fighters to Charles Paiva; Albert J. Razzetti; city of Montebello, California, and began expedite the delivery of solutions to the field. Alessandra Razzetti; Joseph Frank Rudolph; teaching in 1970 at Belvedere Elementary Funding will be allocated for the following: (1) Thomas D. Smith; Brad Strickland; Theodore School. She later joined the staff of Basset upgrade the existing AMBL facility’s modeling J. Surynt; Donaldson Paul Taylor; Carolyn High School in 1975 after receiving her cre- and simulation tools and infrastructure (10%) Ganntt Teal; Parke Statford Teal; Kevin Thom- dential in Special Education. Over the past 33 and (2) execute local and distributed simula- as; Warren A. Todd; Alexander B. Veech; years there she has worked in the OH (Ortho- tion experimentations (90% labor). Gery Walker; and Douglas Allen Wedekind. pedically Handicapped) department, providing

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plans to be in jeopardy; and again, relieving Starting in 1972 he also began teaching, work- taxpayers of potential liability and obligation. ing in both the Hacienda/La Puente and Los Thursday, May 22, 2008 In 2005, on the eve of the introduction of Angeles Unified School Districts, finally retiring Mr. WEINER. Madam Speaker, several PPA, the economic forecast predicted an ava- from El Sereno Middle School in Los Angeles. months ago, the Kingsbridge Heights Rehabili- lanche of more defined benefit plan termi- His lessons on computer science and pro- tation Center in the West Bronx unilaterally nations, placing the solvency of the pension gramming were years ahead of the internet decided to stop making payments to the Benefit Guarantee Corporation, PBGC, as well revolution and provided a generation of stu- health care fund for its employees. Before as hundreds of millions of retirees’ assets at dents with the inspiration to pursue further ca- some of my colleagues ‘‘tisk tisk, well that’s risk. With several major companies expecting reers in technology. just the free market at work’’—as the Daily to either eliminate or freeze their defined ben- Barbara and Edward also spent many years News and their award-winning columnist, Errol efit plans a few years ago, PPA has been in- volunteering in the 38th District. Many of their Louis, pointed out—this center has made $5.2 strumental in slowing the decline in defined summers were spent contributing to the pro- million in profits last year and its CAO, Helen benefit, DB, plans. Nevertheless, DB plans are grams of the Youth Science Center in Haci- Sieger, made $700,000 in salary—all of it paid still on the decline. Today, less than one in enda Heights, an organization dedicated to in- for by Medicaid funds, our tax dollars. five workers in the private sector—20 million spiring people of all ages to discover the ex- Audrey Smith-Campbell and 220 of her col- workers—has a traditional defined benefit citement of science and technology. Their in- leagues decided they weren’t going to take it; plan, while 401(k) plans are on the rise, domi- volvement as parents also extended to count- they were going to go on strike. Audrey Smith- nating the retirement landscape. Today over less hours of enthusiastic support to local Campbell was not a union activist or an ideo- 50 million American workers are covered by a schools, little leagues, and youth activities. logue. She was for 30 years a certified nurse 401(k) plan. Whether these plans are ade- Madam Speaker, today I would like to per- assistant, caring for our parents and our quate to provide the average American worker sonally acknowledge and congratulate Barbara grandparents, giving them dignity in their most with a comfortable retirement remains a ques- and Edward Cogan for their many years of vulnerable moments. She knew she wasn’t tion we will continue to examine in the coming dedicated work and I ask my colleagues to ever going to get paid what she was worth but years. join me in applauding their efforts as edu- she wanted to be paid at least enough to live Solving the problem of providing retirement cators. I wish them both continued success, on. coverage, which is both affordable and ade- health and happiness in the future. Audrey Smith-Campbell is dead. She died quate, is a priority of mine, but before we ad- after having a severe asthma attack because dress it, we must first make sure PPA is f she couldn’t afford to pay for her medication measuring up to its fullest potential. The pur- when she was on strike. She should be hon- pose of PPAEA is to correct a number of HONORING THE ASSUMPTION HIGH ored for the way she lived—and we should all anomalies in PPA, which in many cases, sub- SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL be ashamed for the reasons she died. vert the policy goal of a particular provision. CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM f Though most of these anomalies were not in- tentional, if left uncorrected they have the po- HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY INTRODUCTION OF THE PENSION tential to strip thousands of retirees of a life- OF IOWA PROTECTION ACT ERISA AMEND- time of savings and force many employers to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MENTS OF 2008 drop their retirement plan for their current em- Thursday, May 22, 2008 ployees. HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS As I indicated in the hearing I chaired last Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I OF NEW JERSEY year in the Health, Employment, Labor, and rise today in recognition of the outstanding re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pensions, HELP, I am not interested in upset- sults achieved by the Assumption High Thursday, May 22, 2008 ting the fundamental agreements of PPA. School’s Girls’ Basketball Team who won the Rather, I am most interested in vindicating Iowa Class 2A 2008 Iowa State Champion- Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise those agreements and making them work bet- ship. today to introduce the Pension Protection Act ter. I congratulate the Assumption Knights for ERISA Amendments of 2008, PPAEA. Al- With the support of the Chairman of the defeating the Mar-Mac Bulldogs 46–27 on Fri- though I voted ‘‘no’’ on final passage of the Committee on Education and Labor and my day, April 29, 2008, at the Wells Fargo Arena Pension Protection Act, PPA, in 2006 due to good friend from California, GEORGE MILLER. in Des Moines. a number of provisions, which put thousands and several other colleagues, I look forward to This victory was the result of a remarkable of New Jersey jobs and retirees’ plans at risk, working with Members on both sides of the defense that held their opponent to 30 percent I do believe there are many beneficial aspects aisle to help pass a bill to further protect re- shooting in the championship game, and an of the law that are helping to protect the retire- tiree assets, provide employers with a funding even stronger offense that shot 61 percent ment plans of working Americans and retirees method that holds them accountable but pro- from the field in the second-half of the cham- across the country. vides flexibility, reduce burdensome trans- pionship. For workers retired from a single-employer action cost to plan sponsors and pensioners, From 2004 to 2007, the Lady Knights won plan, PPA provided a better method of ensur- and provide employers with additional invest- 94 percent of their regular season games only ing that an employer may continue to offer re- ment tools to ensure that all retirees under to finish just shy of the state championship. tirement benefits to their employees by meet- their plan receive their promised benefit. But in 2008, the Knights’ perseverance was ing their plan financing obligations. This f rewarded! They finished a perfect 27–0 and change made it far less likely that taxpayers brought Assumption High School its first girls’ would have to step in and pay the bill for thou- RECOGNIZING MAYOR WALLACE J. basketball state championship! sands of retirees. PPA also provided smaller NICHOLS Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of businesses with a bit more flexibility, by giving the accomplishments of Assumption High some of them a new plan option. One such HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL School. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, the late, option is known as the ‘‘Defined Small Em- OF ARIZONA great coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide ployer Defined Benefit Plan’’ or ‘‘DB(k),’’ which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES football team says it best: ‘‘Show class, have I authored. DB(k) relieves employers of the pride, and display character. If you do, winning administrative burden tailored for large plans Thursday, May 22, 2008 takes care of itself.’’ This past season, As- and provides them with the best of both the Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise sumption High School proved just that. defined benefit and defined contribution world. today to celebrate Wallace J. Nichols, who

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He served in World War II as a physician nity. He served as an elected officer and finishing in first and second place, respec- in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. Just two Chairman of the Fountain Hills Sanitary Dis- tively, in the State competition of the We the short days after he returned from the war, Dr. trict, Los Arcos Multipurpose Facilities District People: The Citizen and the Constitution pro- Hyman married his longtime sweetheart, Board of Directors, Scottsdale Boys & Girls gram. Following their victory at the State level, Frances Levy. Club Board of Directors, Fountain Hills Boys & Team Adams went on to compete in the na- Upon his return from the war, Dr. Hyman Girls Club Advisory Chairman, Chairman of tional finals held in Washington, DC÷, from completed his fellowship training in Urology at the Fountain Hills Community Center Advisory May 3-May 5, 2008. For their knowledge and the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. During this Commission, and on the Citizens Committee/ understanding of the American Government, time, he received a Master of Science degree Community Benefits Committee Board. these extraordinary young people received an from Tulane University and became a diplomat Notably, he was instrumental in bringing the honorable mention as one of the top ten final- of the American Board of Urology and a fellow Boys and Girls Club to Fountain Hills. Mayor ists at this year’s national competition. of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Nichols’ support began on the advisory com- The We the People program, administered Hyman then opened his first practice in New mittee in Fountain Hills. Later, he became the by the Center for Civic Education, is a pro- Orleans at the Ochsner Clinic. In 1948, Dr. head of the Four Peaks Branch fundraising gram that reaches over 28 million elementary, and Mrs. Hyman moved to Mobile where he campaign on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Scotts- middle, and high school students. The goal of continued to practice medicine. In 1970, Dr. dale board. After tireless efforts from Wally, the program is to provide students with an un- Hyman opened his second private practice, the Four Peaks Branch now boasts enrollment derstanding of the fundamentals of the Con- Urology Associates of Mobile, where he prac- of nearly 1,000 children and teens. With over- stitution and the Bill of Rights. The program ticed until his retirement in 1998. whelming support from the Fountain Hills com- helps students to understand their rights under Dr. Hyman’s service to his community did munity, the Club is now offering more pro- the American governmental system. not stop at the doors of his medical practice. grams than it ever has, including outreach ef- The people of Munster, as well as the entire He served as president of Providence Hospital forts with the neighboring Fort McDowell northwest Indiana community, can be proud of medical staff, president of the Mobile Infirmary Yavapai Nation. Wally truly understands that this truly remarkable class of students. Team medical staff, president of the Mobile County strong communities are built upon the founda- Adams consisted of the following students: Medical Society, trustee of the board of direc- tion of strong families, and that strong families James Burgwald, Sarah Chowdhury, Sophia tors of Mobile Infirmary, trustee of the Mobile are borne from constant commitment to kids. Griggs, Nicole Hong, Megan Hruska, Grant Infirmary Foundation Board, president of the Mayor Nichols has not only worked to se- Huebner, Daniel Jayakar, Robin Jiang, Neil Medical Association of the State of Alabama, cure a brighter future for Fountain Hills’ youth, Keshvani, Charlie Krull, Alicia Nieves, Paige president of the Alabama Foundation for but also a greener, more sustainable one. Val- Patterson, Blake Platt, Michael Pudlow, Matt Health Care, and founding director of ley Forward—an environmental organization Stewart, Nicholas Stoffregen, and Julianne SouthTrust Bank. that surveys communities every four years and Watterson. Team Jefferson was comprised of: And make no mistake, Dr. Hyman’s service assigns them letter grades in air, land, water, Danny Alexander, Eric Anderson, Keriann did not go unnoticed. In 1994, he was award- and transportation—labeled the Town of Foun- Ballanco, Katharine Banks, Arefin Chowdhury, ed the Samuel Buford Word Award, the Ala- tain Hills the ‘‘most improved’’ community out Lorien Estes, Amy Fuhs, Carly Gibbs, Russell bama Medical Association’s highest honor, in of 16 Maricopa County governments in its Gonzalez, Jonathan Harangody, Jessica recognition of extraordinary service to human- 2008 report. Under Mayor Nichols, great Hilbrich, Nithin Krishnan, Viraj Maniar, ity. Additionally, the Tulane Medical Alumni strides were taken in trail access, economic Samantha Mardyla, Martha Mihich, Lana Association awarded Dr. Hyman the C.D. Tay- development plans, and mountain and wash Muhrez, Molly Poczontek, Abhinav Ravi, lor Award in 2003, in recognition of his out- protection. Christopher Witter, and Meagan Yothment. standing service to the community. Other local affiliations include the Noon Madam Speaker, I would like to once again Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Kiwanis, Fountain Hills Chamber of Com- extend my most heartfelt congratulations to me in remembering a dedicated doctor, com- merce, Friend of the Fountain Hills Community the members of Munster High School’s We munity leader, and friend to many, as well as Theater, Senior Center, Civic Association, Li- the People program, as well as their coach, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. brary Association, Republican Club, Fountain Mr. Michael Gordon, and all of the community Dr. Jack Hyman will be dearly missed by his Hills Historical Society, and the Four Peaks and faculty members who have instilled in family—his lovely wife of 62 years, Frances Community Church. Focus on such organiza- these students the desire to succeed. The val- Levy Hyman; their children, Phillip Hyman and tions has helped create the sense of commu- ues exhibited by these young people and their his wife Mary, Bob Hyman and his wife Diane, nity involvement and civic participation in the interest in the history and fundamentals of our Cathy Mosteller and her husband Matt, and Town of Fountain Hills. great Nation serve to inspire us all. I am proud Ellen Cunningham and her husband Russ; his As the former mayor of Tempe, I under- to represent these fine individuals in Con- grandchildren, Julie Hyman Wilkins, Jake stand the challenges that governing a city can gress, and I am proud to have been given this Hyman, Michael Mosteller, Clifton Mosteller, pose. Wally faced these challenges head on, opportunity to recognize these future leaders. Frances Mosteller, Jack Cunningham, Callie with grace and unwavering commitment to the I look forward to watching their achievements Cunningham; his great-grandchild, Tate Wil- people he served. as they continue to rise to the top. kins; his sister, Selma Cohen—as well as the Madam Speaker, please join me in express- f many countless friends he leaves behind. ing gratitude for the improvements Mayor Our thoughts and prayers are with them all Nichols has made upon Fountain Hills, and re- HONORING THE MEMORY OF DR. during this difficult time. JACK HYMAN membering the positive legacy that he has f created for Arizona. I WILL! A TRIBUTE TO TECH. SER- f HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA GEANT WILLIAM JEFFERSON, MUNSTER WE THE PEOPLE TEAMS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JR., UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Thursday, May 22, 2008 HON. THELMA D. DRAKE Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF INDIANA OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor the memory of an outstanding doctor, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a wonderful man, and a truly great American, Thursday, May 22, 2008 Dr. Jack Hyman. Thursday, May 22, 2008 Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it gives Dr. Hyman was born in Tampa, Florida, and Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, Poet and me great pleasure to pay tribute to the out- graduated as valedictorian from Plant High Capitol Tour Guide Albert C. Caswell, who has

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As an instructor at the Com- a gifted educator, an active minister, a party OPEC is essentially dictating the high prices bat Control School, he trained more than 400 activist, a loving husband, and a devoted fa- we are paying at the pump. combat controllers in 4 years. He was post- ther. Yet American families are being faced not humously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Harold Riddle was born in Washington, DC, only with record high fuel prices but also rising Heart and Air Force Combat Action Medal. and grew up on a farm in Central California. food prices with each passing day. In only two Sergeant Jefferson epitomizes the dedication During World War II, Harold and two of his years, the price of a gallon of milk has risen and courage of our brave men and women on brothers bravely served our country in the Ma- by nearly 70 cents. The price of bread, in the the frontline, who sometimes make the ulti- rine Corps and saw action in the Pacific The- same period, is up more than 15 percent. And mate sacrifice to defend their country and its ater. After the War, Harold returned home to on it goes. values. I am proud to submit the following into California and earned his teaching degree and When food staples and gas are both going the RECORD. credentials from San Jose State University. He up in price, the family is hit hard. In other I WILL! also went on to receive his master’s degree in words, it’s not just family vacations that are being cancelled. These high prices also affect I Will fight, education from Stanford University. Harold’s and I Will bleed! distinguished teaching career spanned 50 the ability of Idahoans to afford to get to work, All so my Country, years and in 1973 he was recognized as Cali- drive their kids to the doctor and buy some of may live in peace! fornia’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year in In- the simple necessities of life. And, I Will lead! dustrial Arts Education. The implications of rising fuel prices on edu- All for God, Harold met his future wife, the former Loret- cation are also becoming apparent with media and Country Tis of Thee! ta Mezza, while they were both teaching stu- reports that some school districts are planning And, I Will give up . . . dents at San Jose State. They married after four-day school weeks in large part because My wonderful wife, and watch her grieve! of the rising cost of busing children to school. And never again, receiving teaching degrees in 1948 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniver- The costs of transporting school children will My sweet little child Tyler, so see! also affects field trips and other extra-cur- As all of this world, I so leave! sary this August. Harold and Loretta Riddle And not ask why, so indeed! were honored last month by local Democratic ricular activities. But for The Greater Good . . . Party leaders with the Don Edwards Lifetime Similarly, American senior citizens and low All of this, I so would! Achievement Award for their active involve- income households have been disproportion- I may die, and I may bleed! ment in civic activities. Loretta was a legisla- ately affected by higher energy costs. In 2006, All so we can be free! tive staffer for Assemblyman and State Sen- before the skyrocketing and record breaking As I so look up to The Heavens above . . . fuel price increases we are seeing today, low- ator Al Alquist for over 30 years. Harold And ask The Lord all in his love, to watch income households in America spent nearly served for 12 years on the Santa Clara Coun- over my family! 20 percent of their income on energy-related For I Will! ty Democratic Central Committee. More important than his personal achieve- expenditures. Dedicate my entire life to thee . . . This is a moral issue—an issue which for As I Will! ments, Harold will be remembered because he many low income families, senior citizens and In the darkest nights of war, so be . . . always made time for those that needed his hardworking families affects their access to Strong, and full of courage . . . Me! time. From influential politicians to struggling education and even to their doctors, particu- All for my Country Tis of Thee . . . high school students, Harold offered a friendly larly in a rural state like Idaho. All for my brothers and Sisters in arms . . . ear and sound advice. Harold is survived by I Will forever fight on continually! Congress is and has been in control of the As I Will, carry that charge . . . his wife Loretta, his daughter Judy Riddle- solution. To lower the price at the pump and All with, what’s inside of me! Skintuay, and his sister Ruth Cooper. Our to break our addiction to foreign oil, we must As I Will! community mourns the loss of a great civic increase production of American energy, while Gaze, into That Face of Death! leader, friend, teacher, and family man. in the short term conserving and encouraging And give up, all that I have so left . . . f innovation to increase renewable energy. All so to insure! That my children . . . DEVELOP AMERICAN ENERGY At her press briefing last Thursday, Speaker Shall not ever have to go off to war! NANCY PELOSI (D–CA) acknowledged one of As I Will, so stand for peace . . . HON. BILL SALI the universal truths of supply and demand As I Will, hear Our Lord’s Call Sign . . . call- when she said ‘‘certainly more supply lowers OF IDAHO ing me! the price.’’ I am relieved that the distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As an Angel in The Army of Our Lord. I Will gentlewoman from California appreciates this Be! Thursday, May 22, 2008 elemental economic truth. Until, up in Heaven, Kristy, Tyler, Mom, Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, ‘‘if we open a In recognizing the truth that supply lowers Dad, and Family! the price, Democrats followed SPEAKER One day, we Will all so meet! quarrel between past and present,’’ Winston And Give up all, that I so love and need! Churchill reminded us, ‘‘we shall find that we PELOSI, supporting a bill to halt shipments of All for what I believe! have lost the future.’’ crude oil from being put into the Strategic Pe- I Will! Mr. Speaker, I fear that Sir Winston’s words troleum Reserve. They estimated that the re- In memory of A Real American Hero . . . are applicable to the House today. We are sulting increases in supply of a mere 70,000 Tech Sgt. William Jefferson Jr. May our Lord pondering questions about the imprudent deci- barrels per day would decrease prices by 5 bless you and your wife Kristy and your sions of our past, and not acting wisely in the cents a gallon at the pump. Although recog- daughter . . . and he will! present. And we are thus at risk of losing nizing this truth, my Democrat colleagues con- America’s energy future. tinue to oppose the production of American f For the 15th day in a row, the average price crude oil. HONORING THE MEMORY OF for a gallon of gas set a new all-time high at Today, 73 percent of every dollar we pay for THOMAS HAROLD RIDDLE $3.83 a gallon. Many of my constituents in gasoline at the pump is the price of producing Idaho, and many Americans will spend more crude oil. Increasing the supply of crude oil, HON. ZOE LOFGREN than $50 every time they fill up at the gas sta- and thereby reducing the price of crude oil, is OF CALIFORNIA tion—in fact, for those who drive some of the the single most effective thing Congress can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most popular vehicles sold in the United do to lower gas prices. States, filling their tank will cost more than And yet while my colleagues across the Thursday, May 22, 2008 $98. aisle understand that increasing supply is nec- Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam This should be no surprise. Today the essary, they consistently have opposed in- Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise United States imports a little less than 1/3 of creasing the supply of American-made energy

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Notably, he was set aside a specific parcel of land in Alaska for HONORING THE PLEASANT VAL- the lead surgeon in the treatment of POW Pri- oil and gas development. In 1996 Congress LEY HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPION vate First Class Jessica Lynch’s spinal and voted to explore and produce crude oil from BOYS SWIMMING TEAM IN THE neurological injuries. those lands, but president Clinton vetoed that 2007—2008 SEASON Dr. Marciano has received the National De- bill. Since then, Congress has failed the Amer- fense Service Medal twice, the U.S. Armed ican people in not pursuing the domestic ex- HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY Forces Reserves Medal, the U.S. Army Serv- ploration and production of oil. It’s that simple. OF IOWA ice Ribbon, the U.S. Army Achievement Medal Congress has continued to erect huge road- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twice, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the blocks to exploration and development of oil Thursday, May 22, 2008 Superior Unit Award (Landstuhl). on federal lands and has prohibited deep Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I water exploration and development of oil and nizing Dr. Frederick Marciano’s continued rise today to recognize the outstanding results natural gas resources. dedication to saving lives and securing our achieved by the Pleasant Valley High School If we are to remain prosperous, America freedom. Boys Swimming Team in the 2007–2008 sea- needs energy—American energy from every son. This year the Pleasant Valley swimmers f source possible. This means that we must de- won 2 state championship events. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘EN- velop and produce oil and natural gas, but it In the 100 yard butterfly Zack Bartholomew also means we must be innovative—innova- HANCING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, brought home the title for Pleasant Valley. And ENGINEERING, AND MATHE- tive in conserving energy and innovative in in the 400 yard freestyle relay, the team of producing alternative and renewable sources MATICS EDUCATION ACT OF Will Horvat, John Beck, Jared Dammann, and 2008,’’ H.R. 6104 of energy. Zach Bartholomew took the championship. Electricity is just as vital as gas. It is esti- Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of mated that our demand for electricity will in- the accomplishments of the Pleasant Valley HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA crease by 25 percent over the next 20 years High School Boys Swimming Team, both in OF CALIFORNIA or so. and out of the pool. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bry- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For example, there is great potential for ant—the late, great coach of the Alabama Thursday, May 22, 2008 woody bio-mass as an alternative and renew- Crimson Tide football team—said it best: Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, yesterday I able resource. This would allow us in Idaho to ‘‘Show class, have pride, and display char- remove hazardous fuels from the forest and introduced the ‘‘Enhancing Science, Tech- acter. If you do, winning takes care of itself.’’ nology, Engineering, and Mathematics Edu- seek ways to use it to produce energy. This year, Pleasant Valley High School proved In the Northwest, whenever we talk about cation Act of 2008,’’ H.R. 6104. This legisla- just that. renewable and clean energy, we cannot forget tion aims to enhance the coordination of the traditional hydropower, which provides 60 per- f Nation’s science, technology, engineering, and cent of all power supply to the Northwest. RECOGNIZING DR. FREDERICK mathematics education initiatives. Thirty-nine Hydropower is renewable and for America MARCIANO—SCOTTSDALE members of the United States House of Rep- means no greenhouse gas emissions. Hydro- HEALTHCARE’S ‘‘SALUTE TO resentatives signed on as original cosponsors power offsets more carbon emissions than all MILITARY’’ HONOREE of H.R. 6104. We were joined by our distin- other renewable energy resources combined. guished colleague Senator BARACK OBAMA It’s a viable, clean and potent source of en- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL who introduced a companion bill (S. 3047) along with three of his colleagues. ergy. OF ARIZONA The intent of this bill is to increase the co- Similarly, nuclear power will be essential for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our future. It is safe and clean and affordable. ordination, collaboration, and coherence of There are 104 reactors in the U.S. at present, Thursday, May 22, 2008 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe- and licenses for 30 more nuclear power plants Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise matics, STEM, education initiatives for the stu- are being sought by a variety of companies today in recognition of Dr. Frederick Marciano, dents of today and the citizens and workers of and groups. Nuclear power is environmentally- Scottsdale Healthcare’s ‘‘Salute to Military’’ tomorrow. friendly and cost-efficient for producers and Honoree this Memorial Day, May 26, 2008. As a former teacher, principal and school consumers alike. Scottsdale Healthcare will be recognizing Dr. board member I am committed to improving In sum, we have substantial energy supplies Marciano and other physicians with a connec- the education we provide our young people. available on the lands within our own nation. tion to the Armed Services for their tireless Developing citizens that are critical thinkers Tragically, due to the policy changes en- service and sacrifice to this country. and scientifically literate will help drive a vi- couraged by the majority party, Americans More than 300 medical personnel have re- brant society and create a sound economy. across this country have only continued to see ceived exceptional trauma skill training at Our economy depends on our country’s edu- higher and higher gas prices. Scottsdale Healthcare since the program’s in- cation. Few policy decisions have more eco- Congress must not, in some sad tribute to auguration in 2004. The program is offered in nomic impact in the long-run than education the cramped ideology of an extreme agenda, partnership with Maricopa Integrated Health policies. fail to allow the use of the resources we pos- System and has focused on the Air National Today, more than ever, our economic resil- sess within our borders and within our techno- Guard, Luke Air Force Base, and Davis iency depends on the competitiveness of our logical and economic grasp. Monthan Air Force Base. labor force. Unfortunately, the signs are not America needs a sound energy policy that I commend Scottsdale Healthcare for paying good. Over 25 years ago, ‘‘A Nation at Risk’’ develops domestic energy from every source tribute to such a deserving service member. identified America’s need to improve STEM available, including crude oil, natural gas, Dr. Frederick Marciano is the Medical Director education to ensure that we remain competi- clean coal, hydropower, nuclear power and of Neurology at Scottsdale Healthcare, and tive in an increasingly global economy. But every alternative source of energy. was mobilized in April as a Lieutenant Colonel more than two decades later, ‘‘Rising Above To put it another way, we need all the en- in the U.S. Army Reserves to Active Duty at the Gathering Storm’’ presented clear trends ergy we can get from all the sources we can William Beaumont Army Medical Center in in international tests and college enrollments afford to access. Period. Fort Bliss, Texas. His clinical areas of exper- that show that our children are losing their Madam Speaker, let’s not lose our future tise include neurotrauma, general neuro- competitive advantage, and so is our Nation. because we dawdle in the present. Let us surgery, spinal surgery, and brain and spinal In this country we have many successful summon the courage and fortitude to act, and tumor surgery. STEM education programs. For example,

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He has from this school, DeMisha White and Justin BARACK OBAMA, Chairman GEORGE MILLER, been accorded the accolades and been Dinch, together with their teacher Mr. Tim Representative VERNON EHLERS, and Rep- named recipient of numerous industry awards, Emhoff, shared the incredible value of Federal resentative RUSH HOLT for their leadership. I and he will be remembered locally for having programs in exciting our children about STEM. look forward to working with my colleagues to written and created one of the North Shore’s Sadly, this program and the myriad like it move this legislation through this Congress. valued holiday traditions, A Christmas Carol. are not coordinated. Over a dozen agencies f His contributions to the quality of life for the are engaged in STEM education and they are people of the North Shore and beyond cannot often not aware of the efforts of other agen- HONORING JON KIMBELL be overestimated and will last into the future. cies—they are working in isolation. According Jon Kimbell was an engaged and contributing to the American Competitiveness Council, in HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY member of the North Shore community. 2006 the U.S. sponsored 105 STEM education OF MASSACHUSETTS Bravo, Jon Kimbell! programs at these agencies, at a cost of about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f $3.12 billion. The ACC found that ‘‘coordina- Thursday, May 22, 2008 tion among agencies could be improved to HONORING THE BETTENDORF HIGH avoid, for example, grants to numerous Mr. TIERNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today SCHOOL CHAMPION BOYS SWIM- projects that support the same sorts of inter- to honor Jon Kimbell, Artistic Director and Ex- MING TEAM IN THE 2007–2008 SEA- ventions . . . there appears to be a lack of ecutive Producer of the North Shore Music SON communication among the agencies about the Theatre (NSMT) in Beverly, Massachusetts, work they are funding and the results that are who after twenty-five years is retiring and em- HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY being generated . . . agencies are often unin- barking upon the next stage of his illustrious OF IOWA formed by the results of earlier projects.’’ career in musical theatre. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clearly, our Nation is not maximizing the im- Jon Kimbell has been at the helm of NSMT Thursday, May 22, 2008 pact of our STEM education initiatives. for nearly half of its existence. During that The ‘‘Enhancing STEM Education Act of time, he provided the inspiration, experience Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I 2008,’’ is a bi-partisan, bi-cameral bill that will and leadership that transformed the NSMT rise today to recognize the outstanding results provide a framework for Federal agencies, the from a seasonal summer stock theater to a achieved by the Bettendorf High School Boys States and all stake-holders to work collabo- year round operation. Jon’s energy and enthu- Swimming Team in 2007–2008 season. This ratively. It will help them establish national siasm were contagious, and in partnership year the Bettendorf swimmers won 4 state STEM education goals and to coordinate with a dedicated staff and a committed Board championship events! STEM education initiatives. of Trustees, Mr. Kimbell oversaw the theatre’s In the 200 yard medley relay the team of The bill has four major components: expansion from a $1 million organization with John Gayton, Jon Alves, Andy White, and (1) Elevating the STEM Education Sub- 7,000 subscribers in 1983 to a $14 million op- Jake Hemberger brought home the victory for committee at the President’s Office of Science eration with 20,000 subscribers in 2008. Bettendorf. In the 200 yard IM and 100 yard Technology Policy, OSTP, to the standing The North Shore Music Theatre helped backstroke, John Gayton took the titles. And in committee level. This change would give make the region north of Boston a major des- the 100 yard breaststroke, Andy White was STEM education a higher profile within OSTP tination in the cultural tourism industry. During victorious. and establish the mechanism for the coordina- Jon’s tenure, NSMT became a nationally-rec- Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of tion of Federal STEM education initiatives. ognized venue, and it has been named the the accomplishments of the Bettendorf High (2) Establishing an Assistant Secretary for second largest performing arts organization in School Boys Swimming Team, both in and out STEM Education at the U.S. Department of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Bos- of the pool. Perhaps Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, the Education. This Office would bring together ton Business Journal. Jon Kimbell and the late, great coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide the Department’s STEM education efforts and North Shore Music Theatre are important pis- football team said it best: ‘‘Show class, have manage programs such as Math and Science tons in the engine of the creative economy pride, and display character. If you do, winning Partnerships and the Minority Science and En- that attracts so many to the North Shore— takes care of itself.’’ This year, Bettendorf gineering Improvement Program. both to live permanently and to visit repeat- High School proved just that. (3) Creating the State Consortium on STEM edly. f Education. This voluntary group, of at least For a quarter of a century, Jon was true to five States from across the country, would the mission of the NSMT, and he worked tire- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CEN- help align State STEM education efforts. Their lessly to increase the awareness, significance TENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN mission is to coordinate policies to address and celebration of musical theater and the ACT weaknesses in STEM education. For example, performing arts through superb entertainment the Consortium will work with stakeholders to and educational programs. Under his tutelage, HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH identify strategies to improve the representa- the North Shore Music Theatre established ini- OF OHIO tion of women and minorities in these fields. tiatives that expanded the horizons of count- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (4) And lastly, this bill establishing the Na- less thousands every year—from special tional STEM Education Research Repository. needs populations, to underserved commu- Thursday, May 22, 2008 This clearing house will be a portal to informa- nities, to pre-professionals in training pro- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise to tion about all federally funded STEM edu- grams, and the theatre supported the develop- thank the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for al- cation programs, making the results of the ment of an inter-generational musical theater most 100 years of volunteer service to com- more than $3 billion the Federal Government program that united senior citizens and ele- munities throughout the United States. Service spends annually on STEM education available mentary school students. projects over the years have included food to local educators. Perhaps one of Jon’s greatest achievements drives, clothes drives and blood drives. Boy We need to ensure that all our children are came at the most challenging of times. In the Scouts have volunteered their time at disaster prepared for citizenship in a world that is in- wake of a devastating 2005 fire that nearly de- relief sites, created nature trails and written creasingly dependent on STEM literacy. The stroyed the building, Jon guided the theatre letters to our brave troops overseas. In fact, recent bleak economic news we’ve been hear- with a firm hand and resolve, and utilizing his participation in service activities by the Boy ing should be a wake-up call that we cannot ever-resourceful personality and connections, Scouts America are so numerous that I could continue to move forward without a blueprint he successfully arranged for NSMT to produce not possibly mention them all here. I would for our students and our future economic well- much of its season at the Shubert Theatre in like to take this opportunity to commend the being. This is why I introduced the ‘‘Enhancing Boston. Jon brought life to the old adage that Boy Scouts of America for providing valuable

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