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RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTER and women have to offer. Truly, it is one of I was shocked at the impudence of the Ger- the most challenging and rewarding under- man government in its application of the HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL takings of their lives. Hague Convention. But, I was even more out- Kyle is an outstanding student who brings a OF NEW YORK raged at the failure of our own government to special mix of leadership, service, and dedica- act as an aggressive advocate on behalf of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to the incoming class of West Point ca- American parents. The U.S. State Department Wednesday, May 24, 2000 dets. While attending Port Clinton High left him to fend for himself, which his ex-wife Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, nearly three dec- School, Kyle has attained a grade point aver- appeared to have all of Germany fighting for ades ago the rise in juvenile delinquency led age of 3.929, which places him seventh in his her. I wrote to Secretary Albright, our Ambas- to the creation of the Riverdale Community class of one hundred ninety-three students. sador to Germany, and others seeking assist- Center. It gave a growing number of teen- Kyle is a member of the National Honor Soci- ance, but my efforts were rebuffed as well. agers, who were unsupervised after school ety and has received the Port Clinton Kiwanis This happens to thousands of American par- because their parents worked, a place to go. Scholar Athlete Award for his academic ents every year, with similar responses. Drug and alcohol abuse were escalating as achievements. Today's resolution says with firm resolve was teen pregnancy. The dropout rate was Outside the classroom, Kyle has distin- that the U.S. Congress will stand with these also soaring. The Community Center was or- guished himself as an excellent student-ath- left-behind parents and fight for their children. ganized to provide a structure where, under lete. On the fields of competition, Kyle served When we unite with these parents in even a adult supervision, teens could escape the dan- as Captain of the Varsity Football team and simple ``sense of Congress'' resolution, things gerous crosscurrents of life in the streets. received the 1997 and 1998 Football Ironman can change and these nations will take notice. A free weekend recreation center was Award. Kyle is also a member of the Varsity Because of all the publicity that has been opened, then an after school program was Wrestling team and was named the 1997± generated by this resolution and this issue, my added followed by a drug outreach program. 1998 Most Improved Wrestler. He is the Presi- constituent's ex-wife finally complied with the Soon more than 1,400 teens a year partici- dent of the Leadership Council and is a mem- court-ordered visitation. He saw his little girl pated in the after school program. In addition, ber of the Varsity Club. In addition, Kyle has for the very first time in nearly four years last the Center developed an Adult and Youth performed in several school musicals and was week. As he puts it, ``I can't see her very Education Center where, for modest fees, a delegate to Buckeye Boys State. often, she doesn't speak English, and hardly families could take classes. This program now Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to knows who I am, but I feel like I just won the serves upwards of 1,000 children, adults and stand and join me in paying special tribute to lotto.'' seniors in a variety of courses. Kyle W. Hemminger. Our service academies That is what this is all about. I urge all of my Today, more than 2,400 people a year enjoy offer the finest education and military training colleagues to support H. Con. Res. 293. the many programs at the Riverdale Commu- available anywhere in the world. I am sure f nity Center. that Kyle will do very well during his career at The Center is a marvelous example of what West Point and I wish him the very best in all HONORING MR. GEORGE WILLIAM a community can do when faced with adver- of his future endeavors. ROBERTSON sity. Instead of wringing their hands, the par- f ents of Riverdale mobilized. The Riverdale URGING COMPLIANCE WITH HAGUE HON. STENY H. HOYER Community Center every year serves more CONVENTION ON CIVIL ASPECTS OF MARYLAND people in more and better ways. I am proud OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD AB- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor the Center on the occasion of its an- DUCTION Wednesday, May 24, 2000 nual brunch. I congratulate the Center for all it has accomplishedÐand it has accomplished SPEECH OF Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize an awful lot. HON. TILLIE K. FOWLER and honor the life of Mr. George William Rob- f ertson, a community activist in Southern Mary- OF FLORIDA land fondly known simply as ``Capt. Billy.'' IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Captain Billy was born in Baltimore on June KYLE W. HEMMINGER ON HIS Tuesday, May 23, 2000 12, 1930, and grew up along the Potomac APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong River. By the age of 19, he knew he wanted UNITED STATES MILITARY support of H. Con. Res. 293, which urges all to live off the water and built Robertson's ACADEMY AT WEST POINT parties to the Hague Convention on the Civil Crabhouse on the Potomac shores in Popes Aspects of International Child Abduction to Creek. He purchased Capt. Drink's restaurant HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR comply with this important treaty. in 1986 and renamed it Capt. Billy's. OF OHIO Too many countries that have signed this Captain Billy had many pastimes. In addition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES compact fail to live up to its principles. Wheth- to his passions for the water and his res- er by design or passivity, these countries act taurant, he owned Dahlgren Hardware Store in Wednesday, May 24, 2000 as obstacles to reuniting parents with their kid- Virginia, was an avid horseman as he loved to Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to napped children. This not only occurs with race with friend Gene Euster, a zealous golfer, pay special tribute to an outstanding young rogue nations that ignore basic human rights; and a competitive bowler who was inducted man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I but even some of our closest allies. into the Duckpin's Bowler's Hall of Fame. An- am happy to announce that Kyle W. I first became acquainted with this issue other passion of his was cars, which he turned Hemminger of Port Clinton, Ohio, has been of- several years ago when a constituent of mine into a business by opening Capt. Billy's Auto fered an appointment to attend the United lost his only daughter to his German ex-wife. Sales on U.S. 301 in La Plata. Every week States Military Academy at West Point, New She was only 15-months old. For the next four with friend Dave Phillips, he attended car auc- York. years, he followed the Hague Convention to tions throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Kyle's offer of appointment the letter, going to court in the United States Captain Billy was diagnosed with gall blad- poises him to attend the United States Military and Germany to seek custody and visitation der cancer in January 1999. Together with his Academy this fall with the incoming cadet with his little girl and paying child support. friend Robert Mitchell, he sponsored a benefit class of 2004. Attending one of our nation's Though a German court eventually awarded golf tournament in August 1999 at Swan Point military academies is an invaluable experience him visitation rights, his wife refused to comply Golf Course in Issue. Four hundred golfers that offers a world-class education and de- and the German courts failed to enforce their participated to raise $170,000 for the Amer- mands the very best that these young men own orders. ican Cancer Society. For his efforts to fight the

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VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 disease, the American Cancer Society recently the Immaculate Conception parish. Since re- that offers a world-class education and de- presented him with the Excalibur Award. In tirement in 1992, he has again settled in Au- mands the very best that these young men addition, he was a strong supporter of Civista burn, where he continues to sit on Diocesan and women have to offer. Truly, it is one of Medical Center in La Plata. At the first Mardi committees and acts as supply pastor the most challenging and rewarding under- Gras Ball sponsored by the Physicians Memo- throughout the Sacramento Diocese. takings of their lives. rial Hospital Foundation, he was crowned As he celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his TJ brings a special mix of leadership, serv- ``King Rex.'' Robertson also raised money for ordination to the priesthood on June 18, I join ice, and dedication to the incoming class of Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata, with his many friends and admirers in hon- West Point cadets. While attending Norwalk Hospice of Charles County, United Way of oring the Rev. Philip Ronan Brennan for his High School, TJ has attained an astounding Charles County, Melwood, local churches and tireless efforts to meet the temporal and spir- grade point average of 4.329, which places schools, and supported Newburg Volunteer itual needs of those he has served so faith- him fourth in his class of one hundred fifty- Rescue Squad, Bel Alton Volunteer Fire De- fully. No price can be placed on Father Bren- three students. TJ is a member of the National partment, and local softball and baseball nan's contributions. His influence cannot be Honor Society, Principal's List, and was Cap- leagues. measured. His service cannot be gauged. His tain of the Academic Challenge Team. Addi- In closing Mr. Speaker, I would like to take is a life well-lived, and I thank him for it. tionally, TJ placed fifth in the state on the Ohio this moment to speak on behalf of the people f Test of Scholastic Achievement Pre-Calculus of Southern Maryland, for whom Captain Billy exam. TJ was twice presented with the Huron HONORING JOSEPH PURE gave so much, and thank him for all that he County American Legion Award for his aca- has done to benefit our community and our demic accomplishments. country. We remember his life and the memo- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Outisde the classroom, TJ has distinguished ries he has given us. On behalf of the people OF NEW YORK himself as an excellent student-athlete. On the of my district, thank you Captain Billy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fields of competition, TJ has earned letters in f Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Varsity Football and Wrestling. TJ was also named Captain of both the Football and Wres- TRIBUTE TO REV. PHILIP RONAN Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, America has tling teams. TJ has also been active in the BRENNAN been very fortunate in that many of its finest Norwalk High School Key Club and with his citizens come from other lands, landing here church youth group. HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE to better their lives or sometimes only hoping to escape persecution. Joseph Pure is a man Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to OF CALIFORNIA stand and join me in paying special tribute to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who did both. He was born in Bialystock, Po- land 75 years ago. Like all European Jewry he Thomas J. Root. Our service academic offer Wednesday, May 24, 2000 came face to face with the Holocaust. He is the finest education and military training avail- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish more fortunate than the great majority be- able anywhere in the world. I am sure that TJ to recognize the Reverend Philip Ronan Bren- cause he survived. He came to America from will do very well during his career at West nan, a remarkable man who has rendered fifty a ravished Europe and in the course of his life Point and I wish him the very best in all of his years of service to the people of my Northern here founded the very successful Wood- future endeavors. California district. working Specialty Company and several other f Born on August 23, 1926, in Duleek, County firms. But he did not forget his heritage and Meath, Ireland, Philip Brennan was ordained was extremely supportive of Jewish causes. RECOGNIZING THE SALT RIVER as a Roman Catholic priest on June 18, 1950, He also became a mentor for a generation of PROJECT in Dublin. His first assignment in the priest- young. hood brought him half way around the world to His strong character, determination, industry the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains of Cali- and luck made him a success in America and HON. J.D. HAYWORTH fornia, where he has made his home ever made America a better country for his coming OF ARIZONA since. In fact, although born in Ireland, he is here. He is a shining example of how people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES now a naturalized citizen of the United States. can prosper under freedom, away from the It is here that he has offered a lifetime of com- evils of totalitarianism. Wednesday, May 24, 2000 passion and dedication to others. Joseph Pure was married to the late Alice Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- Beginning as an associate pastor at St. Jo- Pure and they had three children, Samuel, knowledge the profound and positive impact seph's Catholic Church in Auburn, in 1950, Ellen and Vivian, and a granddaughter, Nicole that Salt River Project has had on the state of Reverend Brennan later went on to serve as Negrin. I want to wish him a very happy 75th Arizona for nearly 100 years. Accordingly, an assistant at Assumption of the Blessed Vir- birthday. He has earned the best wishes of all SRP has a deserving place in the Library of gin Mary parish in Truckee in 1952. In 1956, of us. Congress' Local Legacies. he began an eleven-year assignment as f Chaplain at Folsom State Prison. In this ca- SRP is the oldest multipurpose federal rec- pacity, he worked with some of those mem- IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF lamation project in the nation, older even than bers of society who stand in the greatest need THOMAS J. ROOT ON HIS AP- the state of Arizona. Named for the major river of comfort and guidance. Then, in 1967, Fa- POINTMENT TO ATTEND THE that supplies much of the water to the region, ther Brennan advanced to the position of pas- UNITED STATES MILITARY SRP is the Phoenix area's largest supplier of tor at Corpus Christi parish in Tahoe City, ACADEMY water and among the largest public power util- California, which included the community of ities in the United States. Squaw Valley. HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR SRP's history links people, events, and projects that have defined the progress and In 1972, Rev. Philip Brennan returned to OF OHIO prosperity of Arizona. Its legacy includes the where he began his ministry, serving as pastor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Auburn. cooperative water management efforts of late During his years in Auburn, he negotiated the Wednesday, May 24, 2000 nineteenth-century settlers, President Theo- purchase of a 16-acre parcel of land in North Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dore Roosevelt's passage of the National Rec- Auburn, moving St. Joseph's school from the pay special tribute to an outstanding young lamation Act of 1902, and the construction of overcrowded and landlocked downtown loca- man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I major dams throughout the state. tion to the new site. He also sparked the build- am happy to announce that Thomas J. Root of SRP continues to power the state of Arizona ing of a large parish center there. Recognizing Norwalk, Ohio has been offered an appoint- today, providing reliable and affordable elec- his contributions to the community, in 1988 the ment to attend the United States Military tricity and water, and extraordinary community City of Auburn named Father Brennan as one Academy at West Point, New York. service. Its canals are an integral part of our of the 100 most influential people in the city's Mr. Speaker, TJ's offer of appointment environment and serve as a lasting reminder first 100 years of history. poises him to attend the United States Military of SRP's importance to the future of our state. After spending eight years at St. Joseph's, Academy this fall with the incoming cadet For these and many others reasons, SRP is Father Brennan moved to the small town of class of 2004. Attending one of our nation's a fitting and valuable addition to the Library of Sutter Creek, serving for 12 years as pastor at military academies is an invaluable experience Congress' Local Legacies.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.014 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E833 TRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL HONORING THE GRAND TRAVERSE as Executive Assistant to the President for COALITION FOR MISSING BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIP- Special Projects at California Lutheran Univer- ISRAELI SOLDIERS PEWA INDIANS sity in Thousands Oaks, CA. It is his second retirement from his second HON. DALE E. KILDEE successful career. In his spare time he has HON. TOM LANTOS OF MICHIGAN managed to hold elective officeÐhe is cur- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rently Mayor of the City of Thousand OaksÐ Wednesday, May 24, 2000 and support so many non-profit organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that it would be impossible to list them all. He Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong also holds a California Teaching Credential Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Michigan resident, and as Co-Chair of the and has taught at numerous academies, uni- House Congressional Native American Cau- versities and colleges. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cus, it gives me great pleasure to stand before Dennis began his CLU career in 1988, com- recognize the International Coalition for Miss- you today to speak on the Grand Traverse ing on board as Vice President for University ing Israeli Soldiers and its dedicated staff. Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. On Development. He also served as Vice Presi- Since its inception seven years ago, the Coali- May 27, the Band will celebrate 20 years of dent for Administrative Services/Treasurer tion has been the driving force behind the reaffirmed federal recognition. prior to his current position. In this post, he is international grassroots campaign to return The Grand Traverse Band has a rich and responsible for overseeing several major con- Israel's missing soldiers to their families. The long history. The Tribe entered into treaties with the United States in 1836 and 1855. struction and design projects. Coalition's efforts, both in the United States His first career was with the Ventura County and abroad, have jarred the conscience of the These treaties specified land for the Band, but a misinterpretation caused the Band's recogni- Sheriff's Department, where he rose to the international community on behalf of American tion to be terminated, and it was left without rank of Assistant Sheriff. During his 25 years citizen Zachary Baumel and other missing federal assistance. Determined to rectify this of the Department, he also served on the Israeli soldiers. The single-minded dedication error, the Tribe applied for federal recognition original Thousand Oaks Police Department of this organization to assisting these soldiers, under the Indian Reorganization Act in 1934, and was Chief of Police for the cities of who were all but forgotten by the international and was denied by the Bureau of Indian Af- Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. community, has thrust the issue once again fairs. It tried again, unsuccessfully in 1943. Not surprisingly, Dennis Gillette has been onto the international agenda. Such disappointment would have deterred awarded numerous honors over the years, in- cluding being named ``Man of the Year`` by the In particular, Mr. Speaker, I want to note the many people, but the members of the Grand Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1987, successful lobbying efforts of the Coalition for Traverse Band were steadfast, and tried once again in 1978, and on May 27, 1980, the and the Conejo Valley Historical Society's legislation which I introduced in the Congress ``Don Triunfo'' in 1992. He has received com- last yearÐH.R. 1175, ``a bill to Locate and Se- Tribe's federal recognition was finally re- affirmed. mendations from Optimist International and cure the Release of Zachary Baumel, an In these twenty years, the Grand Traverse the Optimist clubs in Thousand Oaks and American Citizen, and Other Israeli Soldiers Band has served as a strong example of tribal Camarillo. The cities of Thousand Oaks, Missing in Action.'' Some one hundred Mem- self-determination. It has developed a strong Camarillo, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Ventura bers of the House joined as cosponsors of this socioeconomic system. It established a solid have honored his commitment to community. legislation, and ultimately the bill passed with infrastructure, and provides many govern- Dennis' wife, Terry, is an English teacher for the unanimous support of both the House and mental services to its members. The Tribe is the Conejo Valley Unified School District. They Senate. It was signed into law by President the county's largest employer and is among have two daughters, Kristine and Lisa. In Clinton last November. I took this action in the largest employers within a six-county area. 1983, the Gillettes were named the Conejo order to raise the priority of this issue in Amer- Northwest Michigan is a better place because Valley Family of the Year. ican foreign policy and to facilitate a more of the Grand Traverse Band. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join concerted effort to bring closure on this matter Last year, the Tribe was honored by Har- me in wishing Dennis and his family the best after eighteen frustrating years. vard University for providing an outstanding on the occasion and his second retirement, example of tribal governance. The Harvard and Godspeed for whatever new endeavors Mr. Speaker, Israel is our closest ally in the Project on American Indian and Economic De- he may decide to undertake. region, and some years ago Israel played a velopment noted the Tribe's innovation in major role in securing the release of American crafting a formula for distributing its share of f hostages being held in Lebanon. Now it is fit- the Michigan Indian Land Claim Settlement ting that we repay this debt and take meaning- Award. I would also like to acknowledge HONORING PARKCHESTER CHORUS ful action on behalf of Israel's missing soldiers. George Bennett, Chairman of the Tribe, and Success in this endeavor can only strengthen my friend of more than 30 years, for his lead- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL American initiatives in the Middle East by cre- ership. OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, the Grand Traverse Band of ating an atmosphere that can make Middle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ottawa and Chippewa Indians have enriched East peace a reality. many lives with its history and heritage. I con- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 On June 4th of this year, Mr. Speaker, the sider myself a better person for working along- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, today we have Coalition is sponsoring ``An Evening of Con- side the Tribe on many issues and concerns. something to sing about: The Parkchester science'' Dinner in Jerusalem. I would like to After a long fight to achieve federal recogni- Chorus is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. take this opportunity to wish the Coalition tion, the Band has much to celebrate with this This wonderful group performed its first spring great success at this upcoming event and rec- milestone. I ask my colleagues in the 106th concert in 1940. It was founded by residents ognize the leadership and staff of the Coalition Congress to please join me in congratulating of the Parkchester housing complex and is the for the remarkable work that has been done the Grand Traverse Band on 20 years of re- oldest choral group in the Bronx. Over the by Coalition Chairman Daniel Eisen, and the affirmed recognition of their retained sov- years the group has expanded from out of the Coalition staff members: Brigitte Silverberg, ereignty, and wishing it continued success. Parkchester community and now draws its Reya Eisen, Daniel Ehrlich, Daniel Grisarou, f members from as far as New Jersey and Con- Gittel Davis, Gedalya Gower, and the Coali- TRIBUTE TO THE HON. DENNIS necticut. But it still reflects its roots in the tion's Washington representatives Alyza D. GILLETTE Bronx as a multi-ethnic, multi-racial, non- Lewin and Vicki Iseman. sectarian choral group. HON. ELTON GALLEGLY The Parkchester Chorus is a vital part of the Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere hope that cultural life of the Bronx. I want to take this OF CALIFORNIA Zachary Baumel, Tzvi Feldman, Yehuda Katz, opportunity to congratulate the Chorus and its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Ron Arad will soon be home with their members for their valuable contributions to our families and that the dedicated staff of the Co- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 lives and their gift of music to our parents, to alition will be able to find other uses for their Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute us and to future generations. I offer them many talents. to Dennis Gillette, who is retiring next month three musical cheers.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.018 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF All too often, Asian and Pacific Islander Even in 1940, the war raging in Europe LUKE M. TWAREK ON HIS AP- Americans are subject to prejudice and acts of seemed distant and surreal. Yet on that infa- POINTMENT TO ATTEND THE violence. We must resolve to repair the dam- mous day in early December, 1941, Mr. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACAD- age done from past abuses and recognize and McDuffie experienced the dark reality of war. EMY promote equality in every walk of life and in Serving as a machine gun operator and a every way possible. cook aboard the USS Nevada, Mr. McDuffie HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR I introduced H. Con. Res. 111 to condemn was stationed below the water line of the ship OF OHIO acts of prejudice against Asian and Pacific Is- as Japanese bombers shelled Pearl Harbor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lander Americans and support political and As the United States was violently thrust into Wednesday, May 24, 2000 civic participation by Asian and Pacific Is- World War II, Mr. McDuffie peered through the lander Americans. I'm also proud to be a co- ship's window to see the Rising Sun flying Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sponsor of legislation and a signatory on sev- overhead and felt the bombs' vibrations rum- pay special tribute to an outstanding young eral letters that recognize the rich heritage of bling through the Nevada. Tied to the USS Ar- man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I Asian and Pacific Americans and condemn izona and the USS Oklahoma, the Nevada am happy to announce that Luke M. Twarek past wrongs. managed to cut loose while withstanding the of Marblehead, Ohio, has been offered an ap- I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in sup- onslaught of rapid machine gun fire and tor- pointment to attend the United States Naval porting the following bills and letters: pedo explosions. However, the damage to the Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. I'm proud to be a signatory of Representa- ship was extensive enough that the ship had Mr. Speaker, Luke's offer of appointment tive MATSUI's open letter in support of the to run aground to avoid sinking at sea. Al- poises him to attend the United States Naval President's initiative aimed at preserving though the Nevada faired better than the Okla- Academy this fall with the incoming mid- WWII-era Japanese American Internment homa and the Arizona, both of which sank due shipmen class of 2004. Attending one of our Camps in order to educate future generations to extensive damage, she survived with a gap- nation's military academies is an invaluable about lessons learned from this stain on our ing hole. experience that offers a world-class education nation's history. Nearly 60 years after that foreboding day in and demands the very best that these young I'm proud to be a co-sponsor of the Wartime December, 1941, I stand today before you to men and women have to offer. Truly, it is one Parity and Justice Act which would grant relief honor Mr. Frank McDuffie. Mr. McDuffie is il- of the most challenging and rewarding under- to Japanese Latin Americans who were ab- lustrative of the Greatest American Genera- takings of their lives. ducted and unlawfully interned in the United tionÐa generation of ordinary men and Luke brings an outstanding mix of leader- States but who were not included in the settle- women asked to do the extraordinary. He ship, service, and dedication to the incoming ment agreement signed into law by the Civil joined the Navy to defend the United States class at the Naval Academy. While attending Liberties Act of 1988. and its citizens, to protect the freedoms and Danbury High School, Luke has attained a I call for the leadership of the Congress to liberties we deem natural and God-given. Men grade point average of 4.055, which places move forward without delay on the nomination like Mr. McDuffie, ordinary citizens willing to him first in his class of forty-six students. Luke of Bill Lann Lee as the Assistant Attorney make the ultimate sacrifice for their country, is a member of the National Honor Society General for Civil Rights and I pay tribute to the provided the foundation on which America and is an Honor Roll member. Luke has re- efforts of the Administration to act on Bill Lann grew to become a great nation of unsurpassed ceived the PTO Academic Honors Award and Lee's appointment. international leadership and influence. Vet- Academic Letters in each year of high school. The President has appointed more Asian erans like Mr. McDuffie are genuine American Clearly, Luke has performed very well in the Pacific Americans to Administration positions heroes. Mr. McDuffie's experience is a re- classroom. and the Federal bench than any other Presi- minder that this country was built on the sac- On the fields of competition, Luke has dis- dent. In June 1999, the Clinton-Gore Adminis- rifices of the brave men and women who tinguished himself as a fine student-athlete. tration issued an Executive Order dedicated to served in the military to protect our country He is a four-year member of the Varsity Foot- improving the lives of Asian Pacific Americans, and preserve our freedom. ball team and served as co-captain during his the first of its kind ever issued. President Clin- f senior season. Luke is also a four-year letter ton has also proposed $698 million for civil winner on the Varsity Track team. In fact, REMEMBERING A TRUE PUBLIC rights enforcement this yearÐa 13 percent in- Luke has received the Scholar-Athlete Award SERVANT, MAYOR JOE BOB creaseÐto prosecute criminal civil rights in both football and track. Luke serves as Vice PARKER cases, including hate crimes and police mis- President of the Key Club, Editor of the school conduct. web page, and co-captain of the Academic HON. TERRY EVERETT Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have Challenge Team. He is also a member of the OF ALABAMA suffered unfounded and demagogic accusa- Science Club, Concert and Pep Band, Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions of disloyalty throughout the history of the puter Club, and has attended the Naval Acad- United States. We should, instead, recognize Wednesday, May 24, 2000 emy Summer Seminar. Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to the rich cultural heritage of the Asian and Pa- Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to offer stand and join me in paying special tribute to cific Islander American community and all they tribute to a man I've known all my life, a man Luke M. Twarek. Our service academies offer have contributed to America and American who was a true public servant to the small the finest education and military training avail- values. Southeast Alabama community in which we able anywhere in the world. I am sure that We must never forget the strength our coun- both grew up. On Monday, the Town of Midland City in my Luke will do very well at the Naval Academy try has gained from the inspiration, the hard congressional district lost its mayor of many and I wish him the very best in all of his future work, the loyalty and the leadership of Asian years and I lost a good friend. Mayor Joe Bob endeavors. and Pacific Americans and all they contribute to the strength of our nation. Parker passed away on May 22 while on duty f f at his post in the historic Midland City City HONORING ASIAN PACIFIC Hall. AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RECOGNITION OF FRANK Joe Bob Parker served his community for McDUFFIE 12 years as mayor and before that for 16 HON. ANNA G. ESHOO years on the city council. He was so popular OF CALIFORNIA HON. ROBIN HAYES with the people that he was unopposed for re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA election to a fourth term in office at the time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his passing. Wednesday, May 24, 2000 I'm sure that you could go anywhere in Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Wednesday, May 24, 2000 America and not find a more dedicated public honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to official or a bigger friend. He was instrumental Month. It's important that we recognize the recognize the heroism of Mr. Frank McDuffie in promoting local industrial development, rich cultural heritage of the Asian and Pacific of Richmond County, North Carolina. Mr. fighting for a much-needed senior citizens Islander American community and all that they McDuffie joined the Navy in 1935 at a time center, and was even recognized by the Ala- have contributed to America and American when America was trying to recover from the bama League of Municipalities with a Distin- values. Great Depression and Europe was in turmoil. guished Service Award.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.022 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E835 As a native of his beloved Midland City, I vice-president of the Battleship NJ Foundation, IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JER- stand today with all the people of that south will present a print of the Battleship to the EMY L. HAAS ON HIS APPOINT- Dale County town in remembering and cele- Woodbury School District, certificates to the MENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED brating the life of one of the finest people I've three elementary schools and decals to the STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY ever known. Joe Bob Parker was special to us 178 fifth grade students who raised $1,000 to- and he will be missed. ward the Battleship's Museum. They stitched HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR f over 1,400 needlepoint bookmarks and sold OF OHIO PERSONAL EXPLANATION them for $.50 each, several Easter baskets IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which sold for $5 each and issued $1 stock Wednesday, May 24, 2000 HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO certificates to local businesses and civic orga- Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF MASSACHUSETTS nizations toward their Battleship NJ Peace pay special tribute to an outstanding young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Project. The students will present an assembly man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional district. I Wednesday, May 24, 2000 to the 4th and 5th grade students dedicated to am happy to announce that Jeremy L. Haas of those who have served our nation. Col. Engel Sandusky, Ohio, has been offered an appoint- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, on May 23, will address the group about the NJ and Me- ment to attend the United States Air Force 2000, I attended the funearl for the brother of morial Day. The students will present a check Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Representative ANTHONY WEINER and was to Col. Engel for the Museum. Mr. Speaker, Jeremy's offer of appointment therefore unable to cast votes on rollcalls 214 poises him to attend the United States Air through 223. Had I been present, I would have f Force Academy this fall with the incoming voted in the following manner: ``Yea'' on roll- cadet class of 2004. Attending one of our na- call 214; ``yea'' on rollcall 215; ``yea'' on rollcall HONORING REV. DOCTOR WILLY tions' military academies is an invaluable ex- 216; ``yea'' on rollcall 217; ``yea'' on rollcall UPSHAW perience that offers a world-class education 218; ``yea'' on rollcall 219; ``yea'' on rollcall and demands the very best that these young 220; ``yea'' on rollcall 221; ``yea'' on rollcall men and women have to offer. Truly, it is one 222; ``yea'' on rollcall 223. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL of the most challenging and rewarding under- f takings of their lives. OF NEW YORK HONORING THE UNITED HOCKEY Jeremy brings a great deal of leadership, LEAGUE CHAMPION FLINT GEN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service, and dedication to the incoming class ERALS at the Air Force Academy. While attending Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Sandusky High School, Jeremy has performed very well in the classroom. Jeremy has at- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the year 2000 is HON. DALE E. KILDEE tained a grade point average of 3.775, which OF MICHIGAN significant for many reasons, not least of places him eighteenth in his class of three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which is it being the 33rd anniversary of the hundred six students. Jeremy is a member of Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Rev. Doctor Willie Upshaw's ministry at the the National Honor Society. In addition, Jer- Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Yonkers, a emy has received Scholar Athlete Awards in Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, today I congratu- church which has grown under his guidance Football and Track in each year of his high late the Flint Generals of the United Hockey school career. League, who on May 17, defeated the Quad and inspiration from 150 congregants to more On the fields of competition, Jeremy has City Mallards in the UHL Colonial Cup Cham- than 2,500. distinguished himself as a fine student-athlete. pionship series. The game was truly an excit- This incredible expansion of his ministry is He is a member of the Varsity Football team ing battle, which the Generals won 5±4. based on his motto: ``Its no secret what God and has participated in the summer running The Generals are a great example of what can do.'' The high esteen and love given the and weightlifting programs. Jeremy is also a hard work, determination, and a passionate Rev. Upshaw by his congregation is based on member of the Varsity Track team. In addition, desire to win can accomplish. The Generals his devotion to his pastoral duties of visiting Jeremy has been involved with the Inter- celebrated a stellar regular season with a and praying with the sick and shut-ins, dedi- national Club and the Sandusky High School record of 51±14±9, and 111 points. This not cating infants, bringing God to patients at band. He has also served as a volunteer at only earned them the Central Division Cham- the Sandusky Community Police Station. pionship, but they tied a league record for nursing homes and to prisons, and helping Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to most points by a team in the regular season. those in the community who seek him out for stand and join me in paying special tribute to The Generals went on to score decisive vic- his wisdom and counsel. Jeremy L. Haas. Our service academies offer tories in the postseason, defeating the Madi- Under his pastorate eight deacons have the finest education and military training avail- son Kodiaks, the Muskegon Fury, and ulti- been ordained and seven ministers licensed, able anywhere in the world. I am sure that mately, a strong and skilled Mallard team. of who two have been ordained. Under Pastor Jeremy will do very well at the Air Force Acad- The Generals are the third team to bring a Upshaw the Youth Church Ministry has been emy and I wish him the very best in all of his professional hockey championship to my organized, drawing large numbers of young future endeavors. hometown of Flint, Michigan. They are another testament to the rich sports history that exists people to membership through the Rites of f Passage and Vows of Purity programs, move- throughout the state of Michigan. Their accom- POEM BY SOL AXELROD plishments shine bright in the eyes of the peo- ments made easier by the Pastor's great love ple of Flint. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues for all youth. HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN in the 106th Congress to join me in saluting Pastor Upshaw has also served in many OF NEW YORK the Flint Generals. They are true champions. other capacities: Executive Vice President of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the Yonkers Council of Churches, President of Wednesday, May 24, 2000 HONORING THE WEST END MEMO- the Ministerial Fellowship of Yonkers, member RIAL SCHOOL IN WOODBURY, of the Central Hudson Baptist Association, and Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with NEW JERSEY member of the Board of Directors of the Yon- great pride that I share a poem written by my kers General Hospital among so many others. constituent Mr. Sol Axelrod of Commack, New York. The Merchant Marines have served as HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Rev. Upshaw has contributed an almost infi- the sixth Armed Force of our country. Mr. OF NEW JERSEY nite amount of goodness and decency into the Alexrod beautifully describes our ocean-going IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. I am proud to stand here today to Patriots who have laid down their lives for Wednesday, May 24, 2000 congratulate him on 33 years of his pastorate freedom. As Memorial Day approaches, I Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, on May 24, at and to wish him, and all of us, many more thought his words were particularly moving. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at West End Memorial years. Forever at Rest School in Woodbury, NJ, Col. Larry Engel, Yes, I recall that fateful day

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.025 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 A mighty force had struck my way. are members of religious minority groups. Ac- In 1980 he was appointed by President Being thrust upon the deck, cording to the State Department and inter- Carter to the United States Holocaust Memo- With no feeling in my legs or neck nationally recognized human rights organiza- rial Council, to build a national Holocaust Me- ‘‘Abandon ship’’, a voice cried out tions, religious minorities in IranÐincluding morial Museum in tribute to the victims of Nazi I could not stir or even shout. Sunni Muslims, Baha'is, Christians, and atrocities. He has been reappointed repeatedly Merchant seamen rest in the deep JewsÐhave all been the victims of human by subsequent presidents. The United States Heroes in eternal sleep rights abuses simply because of their religious Holocaust Memorial Museum is now the larg- Confined to a watery grave. Patriots, bold and brave. beliefs. More than half the Jews in Iran have est single repository of Holocaust artifacts in been forced to flee that country since the Is- the world outside of the Nazi death camps. To my regret, I cannot leave. There is no consolation for those who lamic Revolution of 1979 because of religious In recognition of these achievements, Presi- grieve— persecution. dent Clinton appointed Miles Lerman as Chair- Five Jews have been executed by the Ira- Here forever, I am part of the sea man of the United States Holocaust Memorial nian government in the past five years without Having given my life for others to be free. Council, the governing body of the United having been tried. There has been an in- f States Holocaust Memorial Museum. crease in anti-Semitic propaganda in the gov- HONORING SHOLL’S CAFETERIA, A ernment-controlled Iranian press. I want to ex- Mr. Lerman has also received numerous WASHINGTON LANDMARK press my concern today about the thirteen honors throughout his distinguished career, in- Jews who Iran accused of spying for the cluding the Outstanding Civilian Service HON. CLIFF STEARNS United States and Israel and who were ar- Medal, Department of the Army, May 15, OF FLORIDA rested on the eve of Passover in 1999. These 1996; The Inaugural Israeli Bonds Freedom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES men are currently being held in an Iranian jail, Award, the State of Israel Bonds, Washington D.C. June 5, 1994; the Jules Cohen Memorial Wednesday, May 24, 2000 and although their trial has already begun, they have still not been charged. Further, con- Award, Jewish Community Relations Council, Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, on March 15th, trary to Iranian law, these prisoners have been Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for commitment to I joined in celebrating the 72nd Anniversary of denied the right to choose their own legal international human rights and holocaust edu- Sholl's Cafeteria. Sholl's is more than a busi- counsel, and ten of the defendants have been cation, March 3, 1994; Commander's Cross ness, it is a cherished institution here in imprisoned for over a year without any legal (the highest award for a non-citizen of Po- Washington. land), presented by Lech Walesa, President of One of the most important family rituals is representation. Both Israel and the United States have de- the Republic of Poland, April 3, 1993; the Par- eating together, joining together in a daily ac- nied that these men were spying on their be- tisans Cross, for bravery in combat with the tivity and discussing the events of the day and Nazi invaders, presented by the Order of the plans for tomorrow. Sholl's provides this half. But, this case is indicative of the contin- ued concern I have regarding Iran. From the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland, family atmosphere by providing a place for July 14, 1989; Prime Minister's Medal of people to come together in an enjoyable envi- continuing development of long range missiles Achievement, the State of Israel Bonds, June ronment, to share in taking a meal and to ex- capable of striking our friends and allies in the 10, 1973. perience the sense of community. Middle East, to the lack of basic human rights I would like to submit for the RECORD this and freedom for the Iranian people, to support f poem by John Seitz which honors this Wash- for terrorists who target Americans, Iran per- ington landmark. sists in engaging in a pattern of unacceptable behavior that should cause all of us great ap- HONORING GERALD SQUILLANTE ODE TO SHOLL’S CAFETERIA prehension. (By John R. Seitz) Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Come bring along a friend to Sholl’s. Liver me in expressing alarm about Iran. It is my HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL and onions! Ah, the rolls! The chopped steak is the best in town. Meatloaf or hope that the thirteen Jews currently being OF NEW YORK held on these trumped up espionage charges blue fish share renown. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Some folks favor the rhubarb pie, While will be accorded their basic legal rights and pumpkin’s what others swear by. that Iran will release all prisoners held on the Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Something lighter you might savor Is basis of their religious beliefs. egg custard, rich in flavor. f Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, we all rely on Water glasses catch the eye, Sparkling with hospitals for our well-being or more accu- ice as you go by. Coffee is smooth from HONORING MILES LERMAN rately, the people in our hospitals to help us cup to cup, Whichever time of day you through our individual crises. One of the peo- sup. ple I want to praise today for his work is Ger- Is breakfast the meal you prefer? The eggs HON. JOE BACA will suit without demur. The bacon’s OF CALIFORNIA ald Squillante, Director of the School of Radi- always crisp and done. Waffles, pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation Therapy at Montefiore Medical Center. tries, suit everyone! Wednesday, May 24, 2000 He has brought diligence and compassion So grab a tray, and step in line. The wait’s to his work and he is being honored for his 18 not long, and you’ll do fine. Sit where Mr. BACA Mr. Speaker, after 22 years of you like, then dig right in, Your tasty dedicated service, Miles Lerman will soon step years of service at Montefiore Hospital to the meal waits to begin. down as Chairman of the United States Holo- people of the community. He graduated from Now you may hear, a threatening fear, That caust Memorial Council. At the end of this the first class of the School of Radiation at Sholl’s could close and disappear. It’s month, the Museum will be honoring his ex- Montefiore Medical Center's Radiation Oncol- true; but Sholl’s is open now. It plans traordinary commitment and dedicated leader- ogy Department. to stay, and here is how. ship. For the 18 years he has served as Director Patrons, diners, all who should Step forth for I would like to join with Mr. Lerman's fiends food that’s cheap and good, Promote he has dedicated his time and ability to assist tradition with these goals! So and colleagues in saluting his years of service the administrative, technical and medical staff ‘‘S.O.S.’’—‘‘Support Our Sholl’s!’’ not just to our Nation, but for the cause of jus- whenever they have called on him. He has tice throughout the world. f been a dedicated teacher who helped his stu- During World War II, Mr. Lerman fought the dents reach their goal of graduating from the EXTENSION OF REMARKS CON- Nazis as a partisan in the forests of southern School of Radiation Therapy Technology and CERN FOR RELIGIOUS MINORI- Poland. Upon liberation, he returned to his na- to pass the National Registry Examination in TIES IN IRAN tive town only to discover that his mother and order to obtain their licenses to treat. siblings had been murdered. HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS After the War, he rebuilt his life in the He has shown care and devotion to his fam- United States, with his wife Chris, a survivor of ily, his colleagues and his students, who are OF GEORGIA Auschwitz. known with affection as ``Jerry's Kids''. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Lerman has long been prominent in I want to join with his family, friends, col- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Jewish leadership, for which he received the leagues and students in wishing him the very Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, ten percent medal of achievement from the Prime Minister best on his anniversary. The work he does of the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran of the State of Israel. certainly is a benefit to all of us.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.031 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E837 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ment class to my Detroit office in September INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4528 KRISTY L. LAUDICK ON HER AP- of last year. The students were quite inquisi- POINTMENT TO ATTEND THE tive, following up their visit with over 40 written HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN UNITED STATES MILITARY requests to join them and address an even OF NEW YORK ACADEMY AT WEST POINT larger assembly. After personally responding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to each inquiry, I arranged to meet with sev- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 eral classes of Redford students on Tuesday, HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- OF OHIO April 25th, 2000; we were joined by my former staffer Ms. Susan Watson, a ``locked-out'' De- ducing a bill H.R. 4528 the International Aca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demic Opportunity Act of 2000 along with the Wednesday, May 24, 2000 troit newspaper columnist, now with the Detroit Federation of Teachers. distinguished gentleman from New York, Mr. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HINCHEY to encourage undergraduate college pay special tribute to an outstanding young Our visit proved to be a very stimulating students to study abroad for a year. woman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional Dis- session, capturing the essential character of Experts agree that a global society is the fu- trict. I am happy to announce that Kristy L. the Detroit secondary-school community. After ture. Americans, need to be prepared to oper- Laudick of Van Wert, Ohio, has been offered I was introduced by Ms. Cheri Luster, a soph- ate in an international environment and econ- an appointment to attend the United States omore in the school's college-prep curriculum, omy. This preparation starts at a young age Military Academy at West Point, New York. I found myself fielding questions covering a and is the reason I am introducing this meas- Mr. Speaker, Kristy's offer of appointment wide array of topics ranging from racial ure to assist college-level students to study poises her to attend the United States Military profiling and mandatory minimums to voting abroad. Academy this fall with the incoming cadet and education reform. While the student's in- I have been a longstanding supporter of class of 2004. Attending one of our nation's quiries were incisive, I could not help but be international exchanges, because exposure to military academies is an invaluable experience struck by their outstanding scholastic accom- a world outside of one's home country leads that offers a world-class education and de- plishments, including, but not limited to, two to greater understanding. People-to-people mands the very best that these young men Grand Winners in Math and Science at the contactÐthe seeing, doing and interactingÐis how we learn to appreciate similarities, dif- and women have to offer. Truly, it is one of Metro-Detroit Annual Engineering Fair and ferences or other ways of doing things. I the most challenging and rewarding under- Leading Contender at the National Competi- would like to expand the horizons of our col- takings of their lives. tion on RoboticsÐ2000. At a time in our na- Kristy brings a special mix of leadership, tion's history when an understanding of infor- lege students by providing incentive grants to encourage lower income students to consider service, and dedication to the incoming class mation and technological innovation is critical, these successes deserve acclaim. a study abroad program. of West Point cadets. While attending the Cul- This bill authorizes $1.5 million to be made ver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, Kristy Morever, Redford Senior High School is cur- available to the State Department for grants has attained a grade point average of 3.42, rently celebrating its 80th Anniversary; what up to $5,000. These incentive grants are to be which places her thirty-third in her class of one more wonderful way to mark the occasion used to cover travel or other expenses related hundred seventy-nine students. During her than to tout these victories in national scho- to studying overseas. The intention of the bill time at Culver Military Academy, Kristy has re- lastic competitions. is to provide current study abroad programs ceived several commendations for her supe- In the early 1900's, the very first teacher at that exist on many college and university cam- rior scholastic efforts. During her first year, Redford, Mr. Hiram Wilmarth, started out in a puses with funds that would allow them to she received two Gold Cards. Kristy received small white-frame school teaching only eight reach out to other students that may not have two gold A's, one Silver Star, and one Gold students. Today, Mrs. Holder-Hagood and her considered such study because of the added Star during her second year. In addition, she Redford colleagues, under the guidance of expense of travel and living. received two Gold Stars and two Silver A's for Principal Dr. Walter McLean, exemplify that Developed with the assistance of college her academic efforts in her third year. same kind of solid commitment to student administrators and exchange experts, it is Outside the classroom, Kristy has distin- achievement. As senior teacher in the Social hoped that a streamlined program will encour- guished herself as an excellent student-ath- Studies Department and school ``Special age more students to participate in an over- lete. On the fields of competition, Kristy has Events Chairperson'', Mrs. Holder-Hagood, seas educational program and motivate them participated in Varsity Cross Country, Varsity who has taught at Redford since 1969, utilizes to learn and apply a foreign language. These Swimming, and Varsity Crew. She has also the kind of educational tools which enrich her experiences and skills will serve them well as been involved in the Fall Rowing Club. Kristy student's understanding of real world institu- they enter the workforce. Through these has served as Secretary of the Campus Activ- tions in real time, through interactive experi- grants, I want to help prepare and motivate ity Board and is involved in the German Club, ence. our young students to participate in the inter- Band, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. national arena. Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to This approach to education is epitomized by Mr. Speaker, I submit the full text of this im- stand and join me in paying special tribute to the ``Close-Up'' educational program here in portant measure to be inserted at this point in Kristy L. Laudick. Our service academies offer Washington, D.C., which arranges ``close-up'' the RECORD: the finest education and military training avail- meetings with Capital Hill legislators. Several H.R. 4528 Detroit area schools, including Redford, have able anywhere in the world. I am sure that Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Kristy will do very well during her career at visited my Washington office through this won- resentatives of the United States of America in West Point and I wish her the very best in all derful program, and its benefits have been Congress assembled, of her future endeavors. quite rewarding for all participants. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. f From its humble beginnings in 1907 of just This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Inter- under 10 registrants, Redford High School's national Academic Opportunity Act of 2000’’. A SALUTE TO REDFORD HIGH enrollment has mushroomed to approximately SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. SCHOOL It is the purpose of this Act to establish an 2,500 students from many backgrounds and undergraduate grant program for students of cultures, and on Thursday, June 22, 2000, limited financial means from the United HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Redford High School expects to graduate over States to enable such students to study at OF MICHIGAN 250 seniors. institutions of higher education in foreign IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While there is still much reform needed in countries. Such foreign study is intended to Wednesday, May 24, 2000 broaden the outlook and better prepare such our nation's urban learning centers, stories of students of demonstrated financial need to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in triumph, like those being authorized by Mrs. assume significant roles in the increasingly recognition of Mrs. Teresa Holder-Hagood and Teresa Holder-Hagood and the students, global economy. the students of Redford Senior High School in teachers, administrators and parents of SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT PROGRAM my home district of Detroit, MI. On Tuesday, Redford High, remind us of what true heroism FOR FOREIGN STUDY BY AMERICAN really is and encourage us all. And so, on be- COLLEGE STUDENTS OF LIMITED FI- April 25th, 2000, I was honored to visit with NANCIAL MEANS. them to discuss various issues the students half of the U.S. House of Representatives, I (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to the avail- deemed important. want to wish Redford Senior High School of ability of appropriations and under the au- The memorable opportunity was prompted Detroit a Happy 80th Anniversary and every thorities of the Mutual Educational and Cul- by a visit from Mrs. Holder-Hagoods' govern- success in the coming years. tural Exchange Act of 1961, the Secretary of

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.035 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 State shall establish and carry out a pro- Brandon Barker, Ben Burroughs, Travis Cam- IN HONOR OF JOHN A. ERTOLA gram in each fiscal year to award grants of eron, Lauren Day, Nicole Francisco, Janae up to $5,000, to individuals who meet the re- Hanson, Shin Ho, Erik Kokkonen, Michael quirements of subsection (b), toward the cost HON. NANCY PELOSI of 1 academic year of undergraduate study at Lau, Jason Ludlow, Shantel Musick, Ryan OF CALIFORNIA an institution of higher education in a for- Nielson, Jon Robertson, Steven Robertson, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eign country. Heather Sandison, Mea Shimizu, Jennifer Wednesday, May 24, 2000 (b) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual referred to Sickler, and Noa WalkerÐbring great honor to in subsection (a) is an individual who— their school, their teachers, and to the State of Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- (1) is a student in good standing at an in- Hawaii. I also take this opportunity to com- ute to a man who is a pillar of the San Fran- stitution of higher education in the United mend their teacher Sandra Cashman, State cisco community. John A. ``Jack'' Ertola is re- ceiving an award as ``San Franciscan of the States (as defined in section 101(a) of the Coordinator Lyla Berg, and District Coordi- Higher Education Act of 1965); Year'' from the San Francisco Forum, and it is nator Sharon Kaohi on this marvelous (2) has been accepted for an academic year an honor that he richly deserves. of study at an institution of higher edu- achievement. Born in San Francisco's North Beach area, cation outside the United States (as defined I want to recognize and thank the Center for Jack learned the value of community service by section 102(b) of the Higher Education Act Civic Education, which conducts the We the at home. His mother, Marie, was active in of 1965); People program, for providing this wonderful community groups, and his father, Charlie, be- (3) is receiving any need-based student as- program for our young people. We the People sistance under title IV of the Higher Edu- came a member of the board of supervisors. . . . The Citizen and the Constitution reaches Jack absorbed these lessons well and has cation Act of 1965; and more than 26 million students at elementary, (4) is a citizen or national of the United been a longtime servant to his country and States. middle, and high schools. community. (c) APPLICATION AND SELECTION.— As a young man, Jack answered the call of f (1) Grant application and selection shall be duty and served in the U.S. Army during carried out through accredited institutions HONORING CALVIN B. ALDERMAN World War II. After attending the College of of higher education in the United States or Marin, he graduated from Stanford University combination of such institutions under such in 1951. He continued his education at the procedures as are established by the Sec- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS University of San Francisco Law School and retary of State. OF NEW YORK (2) In considering applications for grants earned his juris doctor degree in 1954. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES under this section, priority consideration Jack went into the private practice of law. In shall be given to applicants who are receiv- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 1964, he was appointed to the San Francisco board of Supervisors. He became president of ing Federal Pell Grants under title IV of the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Higher Education Act of 1965. the board of supervisors in 1968. congratulate Calvin B. Alderman on the occa- SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS. When he left the board of supervisors in sion of his graduation from Medgar Evers Col- The Secretary of State shall report annu- 1970, he became a Superior Court Judge. In ally to the Congress concerning the grant lege. this capacity he served the people of San program established under this Act. Each Mr. Alderman, born in Brooklyn, NY, was Francisco honorably for 20 years. In 1987, he such report shall include the following infor- raised singularly by his mother. In 1986 his was selected as Judge of the Year by the San mation for the preceding year: son, Calvin B. Alderman, Jr., was born. Two Francisco Trial Attorneys. Jack has been a (1) The number of participants. years after the arrival of his son came the member of the California Veterans' Board and (2) The institutions of higher education in birth of his daughters, Shakeera and the United States that participants at- was counsel to the board president of the San Traquana. In an effort to support his children, Francisco Fire Commission. He has also tended. he worked as a carpenter's apprentice for the (3) The institutions of higher education served on the University of San Francisco Law outside the United States participants at- Yonkers Construction Company for 5 years School Board and the Lawyers' Club Board of tended during their year of study abroad. until he was shot three times in a robbery at- Directors. (4) The areas of study of participants. tempt. The incident left him with a spinal cord Outside of his government and professional SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. injury, requiring extensive physical rehabilita- activities, Jack has been an active member of There are authorized to be appropriated tion therapy and a wheelchair for mobility. the community. He served on the board of di- $1,500,000 for each fiscal year to carry out After his recovery he became determined to rectors of the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood As- this Act. improve the quality of his life. He began re- sociation and as president of the Golden Gate SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. searching the rights of disabled persons. He Neighborhood and Settlement House Associa- This Act shall take effect October 1, 2000. discovered that many people with disabilities tion. He won the Jane Addams Award for f were unaware not only of their civil rights but, community service on the 50th anniversity of of federal, state, and city agencies which pro- the Settlement House movement. He has CONGRATULATING KAHUKU HIGH vide services to help ease the burdens of the been a member of the North Beach Lions, the AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL disabled. He saw his accident as a way of get- Columbus Civic Club, Easter Seals, and the ting him to help others with disabilities. After Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association. He HON. PATSY T. MINK his research, he decided to attend Medgar also served as chair of the California Boys OF HAWAII Evers College, and began to advocate for the State Program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disabled. Jack is married to Shirley Clark Ertola and He entered the CUNY B. A. Program at has a son, Chad, and a daughter, Jill. His chil- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Medgar Evers College and will now graduate dren are both married and have given him four Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise in June 2000. While enrolled at Medgar Evers delightful grandchildren. today to express my heartiest congratulations College, he became actively involved in stu- Jack Ertola is an upstanding citizen of San to the students at Kahuku High and Inter- dent organizations. He was the president of Francisco, and his life of civic engagement is mediate School in Kahuku, Hawaii on winning the Differently Abled Student Association an example to us all. I commend him on his the Region 1 award at the We the People . . . (DASA) from 1995 to 1998, a nondelegate in distinguished career and congratulate him on the Citizen and the Constitution national finals the University Student Senate (USS) from this award. held in Washington, DC, May 6±8, 2000. 1996 to 1998, and a student advocate from f This prestigious award is presented to the 1995 to the present. He has also served as RETIREMENT OF LT. LYNDON school in each of five geographic regions with the vice president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity WILMOT OF THE COVENTRY PO- the highest cumulative score during the first Inc. Alpha Phi Chapter, from 1997 to 2000, a LICE DEPARTMENT two days of the national finals. These out- member of the Public Administration/Public standing young people competed against 50 Policy Club from 1996 to 1997, and the vice- other classes from throughout the nation and chairman of Disabled Student Affairs from HON. SAM GEJDENSON OF CONNECTICUT demonstrated a remarkable understanding of 1998 to 1999 to name some of his affiliations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the fundamental ideas and values of American Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the accom- constitutional government. plishments of Calvin Alderman, and wish him Wednesday, May 24, 2000 The Kahuka High and Intermediate teamÐ continued success in his advocacy and future Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Cady Albert, Stephen Allred, Amber Alvarez, ventures. to commend Lieutenant Lyndon Wilmot on the

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.039 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E839 occasion of his retirement from the Coventry Outside the classroom, Brian has distin- In 1996, he was inducted into the Silver Cir- Police Department following nearly 311¤2 years guished himself as an excellent student-ath- cle Society, which is one of the more pres- of dedicated service. lete. On the fields of competition, Brian is a tigious honors in his field. In the late eighties, Lieutenant Wilmot joined the Coventry Po- three-year letterman on the Perkins Swimming he was elected by his peers as one of the lice Department on January 9, 1969. Over the team and a two-year letterman on the Cross ``Best in the Business'' and listed in the next three decades, he rose through the ranks Country team. His efforts on the field and in ``Washington Journal Review.'' and served in a number of important leader- the classroom helped Brian to receive the To many New Mexicans, Dick is the one ship positions. He attained the rank of Lieuten- Scholastic Award in each year he has partici- they rely on to give them the straight story, ant in 1986. He served as the senior super- pated in both sports. Brian has also been ac- every night. ``Dick always believed that news visor for many years and as the liaison be- tive in the Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Brass is a service, not a product,'' said former co- tween the Department and a correctional insti- Choir. To further demonstrate his commitment worker and reporter Janet Blair. Indeed, Mr. tute in nearby Mansfield. Throughout his ten- to our nation's military, in the summer of 1999, Knipfing's dedication to serving the public will ure, he was a very active member of the Cov- Brian enlisted in the Ohio Army National be solely missed. entry Police Benevolent Association. As a po- Guard and is a private in Troop 2C/107th Cav- We wish him the best in all future endeav- lice officer, Lieutenant Wilmot provided an ex- alry. ors. He will always have a place in the hearts traordinary level of service and commitment to Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to of New Mexicans for his integrity, his commit- the community. His involvement in the Benev- stand and join me in paying special tribute to ment to children and families, and his love of olent Association demonstrated his commit- Brian J. Dyer. Our service academies offer the New Mexico. ment to his fellow officers and their families. finest education and military training available Mr. Speaker, television news has changed a Lieutenant Wilmot also played an important anywhere in the world. I am sure that Brian lot in the last 36 years. It's a 24-hour a day, role on behalf of his colleagues as a leading will do very well during his career at West multi-channel business where, in some places, union member. Point and I wish him the very best in all of his form is more important than substance. Dick During his career, Lieutenant Wilmot partici- future endeavors. Knipfing has always been a man of substance pated in a number of important investigations f giving New Mexicans the truth with integrity. and took countless actions to protect public He will be missed. safety and property. He took a leading role in IN HONOR OF KATHLEEN Please join me in honoring and thanking Mr. investigating an extremely rare homicide in McMAHON Dick Knipfing, New Mexico's anchorman, for Coventry several years ago. His retirement of- all he has done. fers the Department and the community the HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY f opportunity to reflect on the totality of his serv- OF ILLINOIS HONORING JAMES V. KIMSEY, ice on a daily basis. Lieutenant Wilmot is known to residents as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOUNDING CEO AND CHAIRMAN much more than a police officer. According to Wednesday, May 24, 2000 EMERITUS OF AMERICA ONLINE his close friend and colleague, Lt. Walter INC., ON THE COMPANY’S 15TH Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, in a spe- ANNIVERSARY Sotenski, he is an ardent bass fisherman and cial message to the Congress in 1965, Presi- an active member of the Coventry Historical dent Lyndon B. Johnson wrote, ``Every child Society. As a life-long resident of Coventry, must be encouraged to get as much education HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS his roots run very deep in the region. as he has the ability to take. We want this not OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join residents of only for his sakeÐbut for the nation's sake.'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coventry in wishing Lt. Lyndon Wilmot the Kathleen McMahon took that message to Wednesday, May 24, 2000 very best in the years ahead. heart and dedicated her life to the noble pro- Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise f fession of teaching. today to honor a man who personifies Amer- IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF As a Chicago Public Schools teacher for 34 ica's pioneer spirit, exemplifies its entrepre- BRIAN J. DYER ON HIS APPOINT- years, she enriched the lives of countless stu- neurial vision, and, most importantly, stands MENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED dents and ``encouraged'' them in the class- as a sterling example of the uniquely Amer- STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT room. She knew from the start that a life of ican practice of philanthropy. WEST POINT teaching is well worth the rewards. Her time A son of the Nation's Capital, James V. and energy were the building blocks that Kimsey is the Founding CEO and Chairman HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR helped many students thrive and grow. Emeritus of America Online, Inc., as well as On behalf of all her students, their parents, the Chairman of the AL Foundation and the OF OHIO and her colleagues, I wish to commend Kath- Kimsey Foundation. He studied at Georgetown IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leen McMahon for her years of dedication and University on an honors scholarship and grad- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 her immeasurable contribution to our commu- uated from the United States Military Academy Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nity and wish her well in retirement. We are at West Point before serving in the United pay special tribute to an outstanding young thankful for all her hard work teaching our na- States Army as an airborne ranger, rising to man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I tion's future leaders. I am sure that she will be the rank of Major. He received numerous am happy to announce that Brian J. Dyer of missed by all at Norwood Park School. awards for service and valor during one term Sandusky, Ohio, has been offered an appoint- f in the Dominican Republic and two in Viet- ment to attend the United States Military nam. Academy at West Point, New York. HONORING NEW MEXICO’S The list of honors bestowed upon this great Mr. Speaker, Brian's offer of appointment ANCHORMAN, DICK KNIPFING American literally goes on and on. Mr. Speak- poises him to attend the United States Military er, allow me to mention just a few: 1994 Busi- Academy this fall with the incoming cadet HON. HEATHER WILSON ness Leader of the Year, Washingtonian Mag- class of 2004. Attending one our nation's mili- OF NEW MEXICO azine. KPMG Peat Marwick High Tech Entre- tary academies is an invaluable experience IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preneur of the Year. American Academy of that offers a world-class education and de- Achievement Golden Plate Award. The first Wednesday, May 24, 2000 mands the very best that these young men annual ``I Have a Dream Award.'' Presidential and women have to offer. Truly, it is one of Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, today I would appointments to the Kennedy Center Board of the most challenging and rewarding under- like to bring to your attention Dick Knipfing, a Trustees and the West Point Board of Visitors. takings of their lives. man who has faithfully served New Mexicans Chairman of the Washington Millennium and Without question, Brian brings a special mix for 36 years. He has served our state as a Bicentennial Commission. Chairman of the of leadership, service, and dedication to the news anchor on all three of our largest local Board of The Washington Opera and member incoming class of West Point cadets. While at- channels and has dedicated his life to inform- of the National Symphony Orchestra's execu- tending Perkins High School in Sandusky, ing his viewers on issues important to New tive committee. Brian's academic diligence has helped him to Mexico. He is known and respected in New But the accomplishment for which I rise attain a grade point average of 3.66. Addition- Mexico as a real ``pro'' who knows more about today, Mr. Speaker, is that for which Jim ally, Brian is a member of the National Honor New Mexico history, politics and policy than Kimsey is best knownÐhis visionary leader- Society. most of the people he covers every day. ship in founding the company now called AOL

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.043 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 on May 24, 1985. After leaving the Army, trying to improve communication between their ``Before we continue spending more tax Kimsey took his self-described ``airborne-rang- camp and that of Colombian President money trying to find a solution to [America's er-infantryman'' mentality into the D.C. busi- Pastrana. Blink your eyes once more and education] problem, maybe we need to under- ness world, opening restaurants, dabbling in there again is Kimsey, serving as host at a stand the problem better,'' said Joey Lopez of real estate, and creating a bank-holding com- fundraiser for one of the many charities to Ft. Collins, Colorado recently when he testified pany. Then, in the early 1980s, he got in- which he lends his name, energy and know- before Congress. A seventeen-year-old Ft. volved in ControlVideo Corporation, a small how. Collins High School senior, Lopez understands firm that downloaded video games over the Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to extend my what Americans intuitively know: It's going to telephoneÐa venture he now calls a ``first- sincere congratulations to my friend Jim take much more than cold hard cash to im- class fiasco.'' Kimsey on the 15th anniversary of one of prove our nation's schools. It's takes the inno- Always a step ahead of the curve, Kimsey, America's great companies. I want to thank vation, hard work, and committed leadership along with his partners, opted to move CVC's him for all that he has given to the greater of parents, teachers, students, and elected of- assets to another company rather than kill it. Washington area, and all of the United States. ficials everywhere. CVC became Quantum Computer Services, Due largely to his foresight and determination, Mr. Speaker, most Coloradans agree with and from thereÐwith the help of some venture America is leading the way in the Information Lopez. He typifies our independent, western capitalÐAOL was born. In a magazine inter- Age. Even more importantly, I want to thank spirit which is among the chief reasons our view last year, Mr. Kimsey recalled those anx- him for serving as a model of corporate phi- state ranks well for its ongoing efforts to im- ious days, and it struck me on reading the lanthropy. prove education. Like other top-performing piece how any stakeholder would love to have f states, including Texas, Michigan, Florida, and him at the helm: North Carolina, Colorado excels not just be- ‘‘We were like a little boat speeding FREE MARKET EDUCATION cause of the money it spends, but because of through the bayou. We didn’t want anyone to its dedication to innovative and proven edu- see how big we were getting before we broke HON. BOB SCHAFFER cation policies producing solid results for chil- out into the open. Our challenge was to keep OF COLORADO dren. our eyes on where the river was flowing.... Where schools are concerned, Coloradans Because we kept a low profile, we went unno- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have never been content to entertain trendy ticed by the big boys until we were a major Wednesday, May 24, 2000 force in the market.’’ national initiatives. Our history has rather per- Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, good schools suaded us America's education challenges will Beyond such David-and Goliath strategizing, are an essential element of any thriving com- not be answered in Washington, D.C. by fed- furthermore, is a born leader who holds steady munity. In Colorado, we are doubly blessed eral agents who do not know the names of to the American ideal of self-reliance. Witness with several good schools and many great Colorado's principals and teachers, much less another excerpt from the magazine interview: communities. the names of the children. Enduring solutions ‘‘When you are in battle, it’s your job to As a father of five, I take the issue of edu- accomplish your mission and bring your man are more likely to be found in diverse commu- cation personally. My wife and I have chosen nities throughout each of America's fifty states, back alive. There’s no excuse if you don’t. If to educate all of our school-aged children in you’re a business CEO and you didn’t figure just as the U.S. Constitution suggests. out where the universe was moving, or what the Poudre School District. It's a topic to which That neither words ``education'' nor ``public it takes to make your company successful, the majority of my work in the United States schools'' are mentioned anywhere in the Con- there’s no excuse. When you have the Congress has been devoted, and I'm most en- stitution is a fact that surprises many, Mr. mindset that there is no excuse, you will be couraged by the common-sense reforms tak- Speaker. Responsibility for educating Amer- successful.’’ ing place back home in Colorado. ican youngsters was deliberately and wisely Successful indeed, Mr. Speaker, AOL and Governor Bill Owens has elevated the goal reserved to the states and to the peopleÐand Jim Kimsey are now American institutions be- of improving public schools to statewide pri- it still is. cause they represent the very best of America ority status. His is a challenging initiative of America's Founders understood well the in the Information Age: innovation, energy, high expectations and structured account- value of a locally controlled framework of risk-taking. I am proud to have had the chance ability. The exercise is aimed at achieving schools, and the perils of a federally co-opted to spend a good deal of time with this man, for more effective stewardship of the considerable one. They knew it was better to have deci- I have learned much from him. He is the kind resources Coloradans pour into public edu- sions made independently by the several of person who reminds us, when we are in his cation, but even more so to afford greater op- states, each free to innovate and duplicate presence, of Melville's words: ``It is better to portunity to all students through real academic successful methods rather than subsist under fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.'' success. one mandate for all. And nowÐnow that he has accomplished all Many innovative approaches to education in Following decades of increasing federal that an American businessman could dream of northern Colorado have become blueprints for meddling in our local schools, Americans have accomplishingÐnow he has turned his atten- academic success across the state. Con- learned all to well how perceptive our Found- tion to serving America, much as he did during sequently, Mr. Speaker, Colorado is fast be- ers were. Since 1980, for example, the federal his years at West Point and his three tours of coming a national template for education over- government has funneled over $400 billion duty. ``Having money,'' Kimsey has said, hauls in other states, and Gov. Owens' quality through the U.S. Department of Education bu- ``doesn't necessarily mean that you're suc- initiative is commanding the attention of gov- reaucracy. Unfortunately, the percentage of cessful. It just means that you were lucky.'' ernors coast to coast. Colorado's higher aca- money actually making it back to classrooms That selfless perspective was apparent back demic standards, community involvement, and is far less. in Vietnam, when he founded an orphanage innovative free-market solutions, have also be- Coupled with the modest amount of federal he continues to support today. And it is appar- come the basis for my most successful pro- funds local schools receive each year is a ent now as he takes on new philanthropic en- child victories in the Congress. mountain of red tape, regulation, and costly deavorsÐfrom the dozens of non-profit boards Colorado is confirming for the rest of Amer- unfunded mandates foisted upon each public he sits on to the message of education in the ica that empowering states and school districts school administrator. Washington provides Internet Age that he spreads to teachers, stu- is the key to guaranteeing every student suc- about seven percent of an average school's dents, parents and communities across Amer- ceeds and that no child is left behind. Ameri- budget, yet the amount of contingent paper- ica. Jim Kimsey believes as I do, that if we ad- cans tend to agree, but the forces in Wash- work and compliance burdens requires an es- dress the plight of disadvantaged children ington advocating greater consolidation of timated 48.6 million hours of paperwork each early, many of our society's problems will all education authority here and federalizing our year. but disappear. One of the challenges he's schools are nonetheless powerful. A growing number of my colleagues in Con- taken on is to figure out how technology can Colorado is confirming for the rest of Amer- gress are of the opinion that empowering ameliorate the problems of education. During ica that empowering states and school districts states and local communities is the surest way a trip to Vietnam just a couple years ago, he is the key to guaranteeing every student suc- to help states reestablish for themselves the even dedicated a school in Dong Ha to which ceeds and that no child is left behind. Ameri- finest schools in the worldÐschools held ac- he continues to donate money. cans tend to agree, but the forces in Wash- countable to the parents who rightly demand Blink your eyes and there he is, deep in the ington advocating greater consolidation of real results for their children. mountains of Colombia, talking to leaders of education authority here and federalizing our Last October, Mr. Speaker, the House that country's Revolutionary Armed Forces, schools are nonetheless powerful. passed important legislation providing states

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.047 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E841 and local school districts more control and student achievement and unique goals laid out uncredentialed elementary school teacher flexibility. Commonly known as ``Straight A's,'' in the charter. As founding parent of the Lib- force. These students are defying all of the the Academic Achievement for All Act gives erty Common School, a charter school in Fort rules governing poverty, parental achievement states the freedom to raise student academic Collins, I have personally experienced the and educational attainment. achievement through more flexibility in spend- positive results of a good charter school com- An educational environment exists where ing federal education funds. This bill is a giant munity. the administrator defied the state educational step in the right direction. Rather than relying Dr. Katherine Knox, headmaster of Liberty guidelines and stuck to the basicsÐphonics on Washington-based programs, Straight A's Common School, recently testified before the drills, writing exercises and children's lit- gives states and local school districts the free- House Education Committee and underscored erature. The schools did not follow the move dom to focus resources on locally proven ef- the importance of local autonomy. According toward bilingual education and continued forts and solutions. to Knox, teaching in English only, according to the arti- This is the kind of reform Colorado and Though we all want quality in funding, and cle. The administrators involved the parents in every state needs and wants. In a letter to accountability for results, we don’t want their child's education, keeping in mind the Congress, Gov. Owens stated, strings attached that allow subtle and in- parent is a child's first educator. Colorado has schools that are blazing a creasing federal direction and control of Inglewood elementary schools have shat- trail of change. More schools and states need local schools. The momentum for charter tered the myths about poverty and education. greater flexibility in their use of federal dol- schools comes locally, and the attitude and I an excited to be here today to share that fact lars. As the father of three children who at- culture is positively different in a good char- with my colleagues. Public schools work. The tend three different public schools, I am ter school because of the local control. level they have reached is the level we expect proud to put my full support behind Straight Ensuring a successful and well-funded edu- from all our children regardless of where it is A’s. This legislation will allow the diverse cation system in each of America's fifty states they happen to live. In Inglewood, educational areas, schools and people of Colorado to de- excellence is the norm. cide what they need most for their schools. is important in the nation's effort to leave no child behind. But this laudable goal will never In today's news, we usually only hear about Placing more authority in the hands of local be attained until we first remove the shackles problem situations with our young people. We school boards will also ensure more dollars of an intrusive and unaccountable federal bu- often do not hear enough about the hard work end up in classrooms. Meanwhile, officials at reaucracy indifferent to the needs of our chil- of the majority of our own constituents. We do the U.S. Department of Education have been dren. Local control is our best hope for edu- not hear the success stories of the young peo- so busy devising and enforcing their various cation excellence, Mr. Speaker. ple, their parents, teachers and administrators. rules, and restrictions that they have failed to I am pleased to be able to share this exciting account for the billions in precious tax dollars As a member of the United States Con- gress, I relish the chance to do everything success story with you. I thank Mr. Helfand, entrusted to them to help promote education. Los Angeles Times Staff Writer, for writing this As part of an ongoing effort to root out within my elected capacity to ensure every child in America has access to the best edu- informative article. I have attached a copy of waste, fraud, and abuse in federal govern- the complete article for inclusion at this time. cation possible. My primary guide will continue ment, my colleagues and I on the Education Congratulations, Inglewood Unified School Committee have uncovered evidence of wide- to be the common-sense opinions of Colo- District! You have made us all proud. Continue spread financial mismanagement at the De- radans, our home-spun western orientation for to keep up the excellent academic achieve- partment of Education. Eight months behind quality, and our abundant love for our families. ments you have begun. We are a better com- schedule, the department last November re- These are the important components of a suc- munity for your accomplishments. cessful free-market education system estab- leased a financial report in which its auditors [From the Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2000] determined the agency's 1998 books were not lished and championed by the great state of Colorado. INGLEWOOD WRITES THE BOOK ON SUCCESS; ITS auditable. In other words, the department ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DRAW EXPERTS could not account for how it managed its $120 f STUDYING HOW POOR, MINORITY KIDS GET TEST SCORES AS HIGH AS BEVERLY HILLS’: billion budget that year. HONORING THE INGLEWOOD UNI- At an investigative hearing on Capitol Hill in KEYS INCLUDE PHONICS, CONSTANT TESTING, FIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF March, we also found, amount other things, INTENSIVE TEACHER TRAINING INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA evidence the department violated the Credit (By Duke Helfand) Reform Act by hoarding $2.7 billion in edu- It is an axiom of education that the best cation funds improperly in an internal account. HON. MAXINE WATERS public schools are found in affluent suburbs. Parents shopping for a top-tier campus, how- OF CALIFORNIA In addition, we're currently monitoring an on- ever, might want to take note of a more going Justice Department investigation of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES urban exception—Inglewood. computer and electronic equipment theft ring Wednesday, May 24, 2000 The city’s elementary schools, many lo- operating within the department. cated under the landing path of Los Angeles Mr. Speaker, such widespread and chronic Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, it is with ex- International Airport, are filled with poor mismanagement is clearly not in the best in- treme pride that I come to the floor of the students who qualify for free lunches and terest of our children. That is why in March the House of Representatives today. I want to who learn English as their second language. share the fantastic accomplishments of some Yet they have leaped to the top ranks of House unanimously passed legislation I au- California’s new Academic Performance thored directing the General Accounting Of- of my constituentsÐthe students, parents, Index, defying the rule that equates poverty ficeÐthe federal government's financial inves- teachers, administrators and school board rep- and minority status with low achievement in tigative armÐto conduct a comprehensive resentatives of the Inglewood Unified School the classroom. fraud audit of the Department of Education. District in Inglewood, California. Inglewood’s elementary students—vir- Students, parents, teachers, and schools all A recent Los Angeles Times article, tually all Latino or African American—have suffer when scarce resources are lost in the ``Inglewood Writes the Book on Success: It's produced Stanford 9 test scores that equal levels found in more upscale cities. In some bureaucracy instead of invested properly in Elementary Schools Draw Experts Studying cases, the Inglewood schools register math education. It is past time for Congress to end How Poor, Minority Kids Get Test Scores as scores surpassing those in largely white en- such waste and abuse and force the Depart- High as Beverly Hills': Keys Include Phonics, claves of affluence such as Irvine, Malibu ment of Education to place the interests of Constant Testing, Intensive Teacher Training'' and Beverly Hills. America's schoolchildren first. by Duke Helfand highlights the phenomenal That success seems attributable to reforms Mr. Speaker, Colorado is doing just that. educational achievements by Inglewood's stu- that feature an intensive focus on basic read- ing skills, constant testing to detect stu- One of our state's most innovative and suc- dents. The article extensively chronicles the dents who fall behind and relentless teacher cessful efforts has been the creation and pro- success of this urban school district. training. The model was perfected at two motion of charter schools. Currently benefiting The article explains that Inglewood's Ele- campuses that eschewed bilingual education thousands of Colorado students (with thou- mentary school students, 98% of whom are and social promotion when both were pop- sands more on waiting lists), charter schools African-American and Latino, have scores on ular, and that stuck with basic phonics when are public schools created through a contract, the Stanford 9 educational test in the top half the rest of the state turned to a ‘‘whole lan- or charter, with local school agencies. They of the list of all California school districts. guage’’ approach to reading. ‘‘You don’t have to be white and rich to are open to all children. Colorado's 68 charter These students are not considered the learn,’’ said Nancy Ichinaga, principal at schools are afforded a high level of autonomy ``norm,'' the majority qualify for school lunch Bennett-Kew Elementary, one of the dis- and flexibility over curriculum and operation in programs, have learned English as a second trict’s top-performing schools, along with exchange for maintaining high standards for language and are being taught by a 45% Kelso Elementary.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.049 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 Kelso earned a 10 and Bennett-Kew a 9 on Others protested what they believed was a ‘‘Education gets you a good job sooner or the state’s new accountability index, which one-size fits-all approach for children with a later,’’ said Omir, who wants to be an airline ranks schools from 1 to 10 on the basis of range of abilities. They argued that it was pilot. their Stanford 9 test scores. In all, eight of particularly unsuitable for students new to Omir’s record already is paying dividends. the district’s 13 elementary schools ranked English. He won a scholarship next year to the exclu- among the top half of campuses in the state, But the schools pushed ahead, significantly sive Chadwick School on the Palos Verdes shattering the crippling link between pov- boosting training for teachers in Open Court. Peninsula, along with four other Bennett- erty and low academic performance. Each campus designated a ‘‘reading coach’’— Kew students who had equally high marks. Decades of research have shown that in- essentially a master teacher to show the oth- The $11,600 tuition is nearly two-thirds of come and family background are the surest ers how to use the reading program. The what Omir’s father, a machinist, earns in a predictors of academic achievement. Stu- coaches have been funded with nearly $2 mil- year. dents from low-income homes where parents lion in grants from the Packard Humanities ‘‘We had a lot of people praying for this,’’ have limited education consistently earn Institute, a Los Altos, Calif., foundation that said Omir’s mother, Isabel, who like her hus- lower grades and test scores. Race and eth- has spent about $45 million to install reading band speaks English and is a naturalized nicity are also closely associated with per- coaches in 28 California school districts U.S. citizen. ‘‘It’s a blessing.’’ formance, with black and Latino students using Open Court. Omir is bright and studious, and his par- lagging well behind whites and Asians. The coaches have helped solidify the new ents make his education their top priority. The achievement gap between poor and af- reading program in Inglewood’s elementary But his marks are hardly exceptional. ‘‘We fluent, as well as white and minority, has classrooms, where nearly one in two instruc- have 20 kids in the fifth grade like Omir,’’ long been the glaring failure of public edu- tors holds an emergency credential. Ichinaga said. Ingelwood educators also introduced ‘‘pac- cation. Since President Lyndon Johnson CLOSING A STUBBORN ACHIEVEMENT GAP launched his Great Society programs in the ing schedules’’ in the primary grades to en- Ingelwood’s schools are succeeding at clos- 1960s, the federal government has pumped sure that teachers in every class covered the ing a stubborn achievement gap that billions of dollars into schools that serve the same reading lessons at about the same emerges as early as age 3—even before chil- poorest children. Nonetheless, the gulf has time. The idea, patterned after the practice dren enter school. Children from poor fami- persisted. at Kelso and Bennett-Kew, was to ensure lies arrive in the classroom with less expo- Inglewood’s campuses fit the profile of that students at every school consistently sure to books and smaller vocabularies than schools that usually fail. They are among acquired the same skills. Schools also began testing their students their more affluent peers. the most disadvantaged in the state when it every six to eight weeks in spelling, vocabu- That gap widens the most during the ele- comes to student poverty, lack of English lary and other skills in the same way that mentary years but persists through high skills, numbers of uncredentialed teachers Kelso and Bennett-Kew had done for several school and college—showing up in grades, and other obstacles associated with low per- years. Teachers began poring over the data test scores, graduation rates and other meas- formance, a Times study of state data shows. together to identify lagging students and to ures of achievement. Nearly three-fourths of Inglewood elemen- refine their practices. Ultimately, it affects students’ earning tary students qualify for subsidized lunches, ‘‘There’s little wiggle room to fall through power as adults. the leading measure of poverty among the cracks,’’ said Betty Jo Steward, prin- The most recent round of national tests— schoolchildren. More than one-third are not cipal of Highland Elementary School, which in 1998—demonstrated the scope of the di- fluent in English. Latinos and African Amer- earned a rank of 8 on the state index, even vide. icans account for 98% of the students. Forty- though more than two-thirds of its teachers Among fourth-graders 39% of whites and five percent of the elementary school teach- are uncredentialed. Highland switched to 37% of Asians met the ‘‘proficient’’ level in ers have not completed their training and Open Court five years ago, ahead of the other reading on the National Assessment of Edu- hold emergency credentials. campuses. ‘‘It’s made a tremendous dif- cational Progress. That meant that the stu- But the elementary schools earned an av- ferences,’’ Steward said. dents demonstrated competence over chal- erage rank of 6.2 on the state’s account- Inglewood’s elementary schools have be- lenging subject matter. ability scale and an average raw score of come urban laboratories for educators and By contrast, just 13% of Latinos and 10% of 654—exceeding the state median of 630. Dis- researchers. Several of the state’s largest African Americans met the proficiency tricts with similar socioeconomic character- urban school systems—including those in standard. istics earned far lower scores. For example, Burbank, Riverside and Oakland—have sent African American and Latino 12th-graders El Monte’s elementary schools scored an av- delegations to study Ingelwood’s classrooms. had fallen so far behind by the end of high erage 125 points lower on the accountability The Los Angeles Unified School District is school that they performed at about the index and Montebello schools trailed by 166 among the latest to send observers. In July, same level in reading as white and Asian points. the district will begin introducing Open eighth-graders, the nationwide test scores ‘‘It’s impressive that virtually all of Court and reading coaches in most of its ele- revealed. Inglewood’s elementary schools performed mentary schools. A growing number of experts argue that better than expected,’’ said Kim Rueben, a ‘‘Anything Inglewood can do, Compton or more experienced and qualified teachers are research fellow at the Public Policy Insti- Los Angeles can do—we are not unique,’’ said the key to reversing the trend. tute of California who reviewed the test Marge Thompson, Kelso’s principal of 25 Studies in Texas, North Carolina and other scores as part of a broader statewide study of years until her retirement in February. She states have found that competent teachers— academic achievement. ‘‘I think we should still visits regularly to help train teachers. those who earn high test scores themselves try to take lessons from the district.’’ Ingelwood’s schools are among a group of and have a deep knowledge of the subjects Inglewood’s middle and high schools do not campuses around the country that are gain- they teach—produce higher-achieving stu- show the same level of success. The city’s ing attention in education ranks for pro- dents. two middle schools registered 3s on the ac- ducing solid results with low-income and mi- ‘‘If we took the simple step of assuring countability index, with an average score of nority students. that poor and minority children had teachers 526, well below the state median. Its two high ‘‘People need to make the study of schools of the same quality as other children, about schools bottomed out with 1s, with an aver- like those in Ingelwood the single highest half of the achievement gap would dis- age score of 441. Officials say that the bulk of priority in the country,’’ said Samuel Casey appear,’’ said Kati Haycock, director of the recent reforms have concentrated on the pri- Carter, a researcher at the Heritage Founda- Education Trust, a Washington, D.C.-based mary grades and that students who benefited tion in Washington, D.C., who included Ben- organization that monitors student achieve- from those measures are just now moving nett-Kew in a new book about 21 impressive ment in low-income communities. into the middle schools. campuses that serve low-income children. ‘‘If we went further and assigned our best Those reforms began to take root in the Carter found that the successful schools teachers to the students who most need district three years ago under the late Supt. shared common practices and features such them, there’s persuasive evidence to suggest McKinley M. Nash. Wanting to duplicate the as an emphasis on basic skills, strong prin- that we could entirely close the gap,’’ success of Kelso and Bennett-Kew, he pressed cipals, frequent testing and assessment, and Haycock added. the other elementary schools to embrace continuous teacher training. But the reality is that urban schools serv- their techniques and programs. ‘‘There is nothing these schools do that is beyond the reach of any school in America,’’ ing the neediest students tend to have the SCHOOLS ADOPT SAME READING PROGRAM he said. greatest proportion of novices leading their Officials say a crucial reform had each What Carter found at Bennett-Kew were classrooms. school adopt the Open Court reading pro- students like Omir Perez. Ingelwood fits the pattern: 45% of its ele- gram, which uses heavily scripted lessons Omir’s first language is Spanish; both of mentary school teachers hold emergency that combine phonics drills, writing exer- his parents were born in Belize. His family credentials. Only six of California’s 1,000 cises and children’s literature. The lessons lives on about $18,000 a year. Yet the Ben- school districts have higher percentages of dictate virtually every detail of daily in- nett-Kew fifth-grader has produced Stanford teachers without full credentials. But struction. 9 test scores that would please any parent: Inglewood has overcome inexperience by lit- Some teachers complained that Open Court the 73rd percentile in math, the 80th in read- erally molding its own talent and taking the robbed them of creativity in the classroom. ing, the 97th in spelling. guesswork out of teaching.

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MAKING NEWCOMERS COMPETENT TEACHERS good test scores. You have to get in the habit The average Kelso second-grader reached The district has found a way to turn green of taking it seriously,’ ’’ said Williams, 25, a the 71st percentile in reading and the 79th newcomers such as Andrew Gin into com- graduate of UC Irvine. ‘‘I want to instill in percentile in math on last year’s Stanford 9. petent instructors. Gin arrived at Payne Ele- them that these universities are out there. The scores are comparable to the district av- mentary School two years ago, after fleeing Some of these students don’t hear that or erage for second-grader in Irvine and Beverly an unhappy career as a stock analyst for in- haven’t thought about it. When I ask them Hills, which have two of the region’s most af- vestment firms in Los Angeles. He brought about colleges, they mention El Camino or fluent school systems. Bennett-Kew’s scores enthusiasm, energy and a desire to work Southwest two local community colleges.’’ also were high: The average third-grader was with children—but zero job skills. ‘‘I didn’t Nine-year-old La Tijera Avery has already in the 58th percentile in reading and the 84th know where to begin,’’ he recalled. picked her university. It’s Stanford. in math. At Payne, Gin was handed the Open Court ‘‘I want to grow up to be a great doctor The scores mean that the students were in reading program and a thick teacher’s man- who helps people who get stick,’’ said La the top echelons of test-takers nationwide. ual that told him what skills to teach every Tijera, who earns mostly as an impressive Thompson and Ichinaga are a contrast in day, even when to praise his second-graders. Standard 9 test scores—the 62nd percentile styles. While she was principal, Thompson ‘‘It was a godsend,’’ he said, ‘‘like a huge in reading and the 85 percentile in math. was a quiet force on campus, personally outline.’’ La Tijera’s mothers, La Tasha Holden, is training her teachers and parents while Meanwhile, Gin became a student in this thrilled with her daughter’s progress. When keeping a low public profile. Ichinaga is an own school. Payne’s teachers became his the family moved across Inglewood a few outspoken advocate for her methods and a mentors. years ago, Holden purposely kept La Tijera master at delegating authority to her best Principal Georgia Leynaert began visiting at Hudnall. The philosophy of the school, she teachers. Gin’s classroom regularly to teach him tech- believed, reflected the values she teaches at ‘‘I’m dismayed that so many people still niques for engaging students. Two senior home. believe if you’re a minority by color or lan- teachers met with Gin at lunch and after ‘‘My kids are going to college if I have to guage, you’re at a disadvantage,’’ Ichinaga school, showing him how to design lesson give every penny I have or sell my house,’’ said. ‘‘I don’t believe that for a minute. We plans and giving him tips on games that en- Holden said. have to get rid of that mentality.’’ courage learning, such as math bingo. A STRONG LEADERSHIP SEEN AS CRUCIAL Ichinaga’s campus has drawn more atten- reading coach helped demonstrate Open When educators speak about school reform, tion in recent years because of the visible Court. they inevitably seize on the issue of leader- role she has taken in education reform. She ‘‘Whenever I need something clarified or ship. High-performing campuses, the experts sat on the task force that helped draft Gov. explained, I know where to go,’’ said Gin, 33, say, are led by able principals who firmly Gray Davis’ education agenda shortly after who is working toward his credential at Cal manage, show a keen ability to motivate he was elected two years ago, and she is reg- State L.A. teachers, set unambiguous goals and estab- ularly invited to speak at education con- More than half of Payne’s teachers have lish a serious academic tone. ferences. Davis appointed her this year to emergency credentials. Still, in a school Two of the lowest-performing elementary the State Board of Education. where 87% of the students qualify for sub- schools in Ingelwood have faced regular Although Bennett-Kew has received more sidized lunches and 72% speak limited turnover among top administrators. Lane, a acclaim, Kelso, a year-around school, has English, Payne earned a rank of 7 on the kindergarten through eighth-grade school quietly assumed the top rank in the district. state’s new accountability index, placing it that earned a 3 on the state’s accountability One reason, Thompson and Kelso’s teachers among the top third of elementary schools in index, has had eight principals in 10 years, say, is that all students are invited to take California. said the latest administrator to hold that po- classes during their vacation breaks for a ‘‘If you hire right, then inexperience sition. few hours a day. Up to two-thirds of her stu- doesn’t have to be a negative,’’ Leynaert dents return, meaning they literally attend Since taking over at Lane 21⁄2 years ago, said. ‘‘You hire people who are going to be Principal Adrienne Jackson has replaced school all year long. good. Then you give them structure so that about half her staff and opened a school li- ‘‘We’re committed to overturning percep- no teacher is left out there alone.’’ brary for the first time in years. Lane’s read- tion in education—that so-called low socio- DRIVEN BY HIGH EXPECTATIONS ing test scores have improved an average of economic children can’t learn.’’ said Linda Payne and the other schools also are driv- eight point during her tenure. Stevenson, a longtime Kelso teacher who en by high expectations, an intangible qual- None of the administrators has done the was the first to use Open Court at school. ity that shapes the culture of their cam- job as successfully as Ichinaga and Thomp- ‘‘Of course, they can learn. We’re here to puses. son, the longtime principals of Bennett-Kew prove it.’’ Teachers reject the idea that their stu- and Kelso, respectively f dents are destined for mediocrity because Both have made careers of bucking the they are poor or speak limited English. In- educational establishment. MAIN STREET POOCH stead, they demand that students meet the Ichinaga and Thompson began using Open state’s academic standards. Court in the mid-1980s, and stuck with it ‘‘If you set high expectations for children, even as phonics was being phased out in Cali- HON. GEORGE MILLER they generally rise to the occasion,’’ said fornia. They hewed to scripted math pro- OF CALIFORNIA Norma Baker, principal of Hudnall Elemen- grams that stressed basic computational IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills, even as the state moved to more ex- tary School, which earned a state rank of 8 Wednesday, May 24, 2000 with nearly half the students still learning perimental approaches. to speak English. ‘‘You get what you ex- Both also required their teachers to give Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. pect.’’ regular student assessments, and they per- Speaker, the people of Martinez, California, That message literally surrounds the stu- sonally analyzed the results, a previously lost a great friend and a fixture in the commu- dents in Barbra Williams’ fourth-grade class- unheard-of practice that is only now gaining nity with the death of Charlie, the beloved room at Hudnall. currency in schools. Mock graduation caps with black tassels In addition, both long ago said no to social golden retriever and member of the Ross fam- hang from the ceiling. Each has the name of promotion, holding back failing kinder- ily. Mr. Speaker, the relationship between an elite university scrawled in white letters gartners in ‘‘junior first’’ classes that pro- Gene Ross and his dog, Charlie, was wonder- on the back: Stanford, Harvard, Yale, vide an extra year of phonics practice. ful to behold. They went everywhere together. Princeton. And both rejected bilingual education two Whether Gene was running in the hills of Al- The walls carry similar messages. A sign decades before California voters officially hambra Valley or the trails of the Sierra Moun- on one wall ways, ‘‘ENGLISH MAJORS ended the practice in 1997. tains above the Tahoe Basin, Charlie was al- EXCEL,’’ in big black letters, with student ‘‘I didn’t believe in bilingual education, ways at his side. And if you walked or ran with reports stapled to the wall. A sign on an- and my parents were dead set against it,’’ other wall ways, ‘‘MATH MASTERS’’; the said Thompson, a former first-grade teacher them, you could listen to their constant con- wall features colored pictures of sliced pizzas in Inglewood. ‘‘I didn’t need a job bad enough versation. that the students created to demonstrate to violate my ethics.’’ During summer vacations at Donner Lake, fractions. The banner on a third wall ways, For Inchinaga, the decision grew out of Charlie would dive into the chilly water where ‘‘SOCIAL STUDIES SCHOLARS.’’ personal experience: She was reared in a Jap- others were timid. He especially loved it when Williams requires all of her students to anese-speaking home on a Hawaiian sugar the kids were in the water, so he could look write essays at the end of the year about uni- cane plantation but attended schools that after them and swim with them. As friends and versities they will attend, and to select ma- taught in English. ‘‘My kids come to school family gather for the upcoming traditional jors they plan to study. Students are encour- much like I was, with very little English,’’ aged to collect admissions packets in the she said. Fourth of July festivities at the Ross cabin, this course of their research. These principals’ methods, and the sta- year will be different. This year just before the ‘‘I tell them. ‘You have to go to a really bility they brought, are reflected in test fireworks start, we will not kid Gene as he good college. You have to get good grades, scores. talks to Charlie to calm him down about the

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An Adventure in Irrigation (1949), The Phoenix OF COLORADO Mr. Speaker, downtown Martinez and all the Story: An Adventure in Reclamation (1958), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends of Gene and Marge Ross are going to and Century One: One Hundred Years of Wednesday, May 24, 2000 miss both Charlie and the special relationship Water Development (1969). that they enjoyed. Following is a letter that Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I want to take Gene wrote that was published in our local In 1868, Phoenix had a population of 100 this moment to recognize the career of one of paper: people; it is now the sixth largest metropolitan Colorado's leading statesmen, President of the area in the United States. All of this growth [From the Contra Costa Times, May 2000] Senate, Ray Powers. In doing so, I would like was made possible by the development of MAIN STREET POOCH WON’T BE FORGOTTEN to honor this individual who, for so many water storage and irrigation facilities and, years, has exemplified the notion of public DEAR GARY: On Monday we suffered the loss of our believed golden retriever, Charlie. since 1903, the Salt River Project has played service and civic duty. It is clear that Senator Charlie was a fixture on Main Street in a central role in this development. Powers' dynamic leadership will be greatly Martinez. He went to work with me every In a desert state like Arizona, access to a missed and difficult to replace. day for 14 years and had so many people that reliable supply of water is literally a matter of Elected to the State Senate in 1980, he loved him. This is our way of letting them sponsored many bills addressing, for example, life and death. The early settlers recognized know about him. death penalty, highway funding and more judi- this fact and constructed the first of many Last Friday, Dr. Ruth Adams, our veteri- cial requirements for judges. In 1983, Ray narian, diagnosed Charlie with a fast-grow- water supply canals in Phoenix in 1868. These served as the Majority Caucus Chairman and ing bone cancer. There was no hope of saving early canals relied on diverting water from the then moved to the position of the Assistant him, only of keeping him happy for the few rivers but did not include the construction of remaining days. Majority Leader. Charlie loved greeting visitors to our of- dams to create water storage reservoirs. This Senator Powers also received many honors. fice, visiting with clients (as long as they failure to store water proved to be a fatal flaw He has received the United States Veterans didn’t try to sit in ‘‘his’’ chair) and going when drought hit in the 1890's. For three Committee Distinguished Service Award and down Main Street with me to take care of years, there was no rain and the rivers ceased was named by the Colorado Springs Chamber business. He brought a smile to everyone’s to run. The population of Phoenix plummeted of Commerce and the Colorado Public Affairs face. and conflicts, some of them deadly, erupted He ran in Briones Park with our running Council as Legislator of the Year. group, Rob, Peter, Paul and myself, for 14 over the limited water available. This year marked the end of Senator Pow- years. His excitement over our long runs This devastating drought forced the citizens ers' tenure in elected office. His career em- never altered. If we ran 10 miles, he ran at of Phoenix to band together and create an or- bodied the citizen-legislator ideal and was a least 15, always checking back to make sure ganization capable of financing, constructing, model that every official in elected office we weren’t lost. should seek to emulate. The citizens of Colo- He loved hiking in the Sierra, swimming in and operating a water storage and delivery system. It required the highest degree of per- rado owe Senator Powers a debt of gratitude Donner Lake and cheering on our bocce and I wish him well. team. His energy was boundless. sonal commitment: each property owner in the f He talked, really ‘‘talked’’ to my wife, Phoenix area pledged his or her property as Margie, every night to let her know how our collateral to finance the construction of the MUHAMMED ALI BOXING REFORM day at the office went. And always with two system. In 1903, this organization took shape ACT or three tennis balls in his mouth. He let our two little grand-daughters cud- as the Salt River Water Users' Association, dle and climb on him with such patience. now a part of the Salt River Project, and be- SPEECH OF On Monday he went to the office with me came the first water storage system organized HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING for the last time. By noon I could see that he under the Federal Reclamation Act. OF PENNSYLVANIA was not doing well. I took him home to my wife who ‘‘talked’’ to him. He told her he was Today, it is easy to take the necessities of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in pain and that it was time. She gave him life for granted, including the ability to get Monday, May 22, 2000 medication to ease his pain. water by simply turning on a faucet. However, As he wagged his tail and held his tennis the laws of nature still apply and, in a desert, Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, four years ball in his mouth, we held him close, and Dr. a reliable supply of water will always be a ago, the Congress passed the Professional Adams eased him into the world where his Boxing Safety Act, an Act within the primary matter of life and death. Life in Arizona, puppyhood friends, RJ and Morgan, waited jurisdiction of the Committee on Education and Southern California, and other desert regions for him at the Rainbow Bridge. the Workforce. This Act created comprehen- is only possible because a guaranteed, per- His tennis balls are still scattered around sive nationwide regulations for the sport of the house. Not to tell us he is coming back, manent supply of water is available. boxing. It was a first step establishing a uni- but to tell us he will always be with us. Thanks to all of Charlie’s friends who have While the laws of nature should be self-evi- form system of licensing and minimum health been so supportive and kind. And to you, for dent, there are some individuals and organiza- and safety standards for boxers. letting us share our loss. tions who refuse to accept them and instead Because of the Professional Boxing Safety GENE ROSS, Martinez. advocate the destruction of the water supply Act, for the first time, states could keep track f reservoirs which make life in the desert pos- of and protect professional boxers with appro- sible. We are currently locked in a struggle priate oversight and supervision. RECOGNITION OF THE SALT RIVER against the willful ignorance of these groups Corruption continues to taint the sport of PROJECT AS A LOCAL LEGACY and individuals and, while we are supported boxing. A major international sanctioning body by the facts, we must not underestimate the has been charged with bribery, racketeering HON. JOHN B. SHADEGG zealous dedication of the other side. We must and money laundering. And, the sport con- OF ARIZONA not allow such destructive proposals as the tinues to endure allegations of fixed fights. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES draining of Lake Powell to lead to a repeat of The Miami Herald has reported that over 30 prizefights in the last 12 years have been Wednesday, May 24, 2000 the devastation inflicted on Phoenix by the drought of the 1890's. fixed. Tragically, the boxers themselves suffer Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the most from the exploitation and anti-com- applaud the inclusion of the Salt River Project As long as people live in the desert, there petitive business practices seemingly endemic in the Local Legacies Program of the Library will be a need for organizations like the Salt to the sport. of Congress. I nominated the Salt River River Project to supply them with the most The Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act Project for this honor because of the pivotal basic substance needed for life. I salute the would help to put an end to this corruption. It role which it has played in the growth of the Salt River Project for its historic role in the de- requires the establishment of objective and City of Phoenix and Central Arizona. This velopment of Phoenix and its continued impor- consistent criteria for the ratings of profes- nomination was a natural decision for me: my tance, and welcome its inclusion in the Local sional boxers. It requires the disclosure of father Stephen Shadegg wrote several books Legacies Program. compensation received in connection with a

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- payers.'' achieved the stature of a world-class company ognize and pay tribute to an outstanding I would like to thank the gentleman from and plays to standing-room-only audiences at scholar and student leader, Chaim Dov Sacks. Ohio, Mr. OXLEY, the Chairman of the Sub- the Kennedy Center Opera House and Eisen- Dovi Sacks was recently named a Presidential committee on Finance and Hazardous Mate- hower Theater. The Washington Opera has Scholar, an award presented to two out- rials, and the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. BLI- earned its position of leadership in the musical standing students from every U.S. state and LEY, the Chairman of the Committee on Com- world without the crucial government support territory. The award recognizes student leader- merce, for their leadership in moving the typical in most world capitals, in a city without ship, SAT scores, and participation in the Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act forward. the strong business base that helps fund community. Dovi excelled in all these cat- f many U.S. opera companies. egories. He is the student body president, and a National Merit Scholarship Finalist who re- BILL TO DESIGNATE THE WASH- The company has been a leader through its ceived a perfect 1600 on his SAT at Pine INGTON OPERA IN WASHINGTON, commitment to sustain new American operas Crest Academy. D.C., AS THE NATIONAL OPERA by presenting them in crucial second produc- Dovi has brought further recognition to Fort tions, giving these new works life beyond the Lauderdale's prestigious Pine Crest Academy. HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING short span of their premieres. It leads by The school has had two Presidential Scholars OF PENNSYLVANIA championing lesser known works of significant in the past two years, and Dovi is the third in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES musical worth rarely presented on today's three years, an unprecedented feat. Just this Thursday, May 25, 2000 opera stages. It has been hailed for its work year Pine Crest had 3 perfect SAT scores and with operas on the epic scale, as the British 32 graduating seniors planning to attend Ivy Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am League schools. introducing a bill to designate the Washington magazine Opera Now recently stated, ``The Washington Opera is carving out a new area I know the House will join me in recognizing Opera in Washington, DC, as the National and honoring this outstanding scholar and of expertise . . . staging grand spectacles to Opera. The beginnings of the Washington wish him continued success as a future leader exacting standards with precision and power Opera were unusual having been founded by of the country. In addition, I would like to ac- a music critic, Day Thorpe of the now defunct not often seen even at the world's top knowledge Pine Crest Academy for their ex- Washington Star, along with a few others who houses.'' The company is also renowned for cellence in education and hope for continued decided that the nation's capital should have the number and quality of its new productions, achievement in teaching. an operatic enterprise of its own. In the early its discovery and nurturing of important young f years, the Opera Society of WashingtonÐlater talent and the international collaboration sys- renamed the Washington OperaÐwas limited tem it has pioneered with leading foreign com- IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT by financial and practical constraints to no panies. OF JUDGE PHILIP A. CHAMPLIN more than one or two productions per year, the Opera Society performed in the Lisner Au- Since 1980, the company has grown from a total of 16 performances of four operas to 80 HON. MIKE THOMPSON ditorium of George Washington University until OF CALIFORNIA performances of eight operas, while the budg- the early 1970's, when Artistic Director Ian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Strasfogel led the company into the Kennedy et has increased from $2 million to more than Center Opera House with the world premiere $25 million. Thursday, May 25, 2000 of Ginastera's Beatrix Cenci. In 1980, the opera did not own a single Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, The ensemble has since been named the opera set; by the spring of 2000 the company I rise today in honor of Napa County Superior resident opera company of the Kennedy Cen- had originated and built 61 new productions, Court Judge Philip Champlin on the occasion ter, for which it receives honorary, but not of his retirement from this distinguished post. becoming one of the most prolific producing monetary, support. Judge Champlin has served as Napa's Supe- companies in the U.S. The company has aver- The Washington Opera became the first rior Court Judge for 21 years and has been an American opera company to produce a rep- aged 98 percent attendance over the last four- outstanding community leader throughout our ertory season in two separate theaters. Giving teen seasons a remarkable sales record. It Valley. performances in the 2,200 seat Opera House now earns approximately 65 percent of its Few people make an impact on their com- and the more intimate 1,100 seat Eisenhower total budget through ticket sales, raising the munity the way Philip Champlin has improved Theater allows the company to perform in set- remaining 35 percent through contributions and touched ours. Both on and off the bench, tings that reflect each opera's proper acous- from individuals, corporations, and founda- his integrity and intelligence have enhanced tical ambiance. tions. A sign of fiscal strength, this ratio of the quality of life for those around him. Be it In addition to performances, the Washington earned to contributed income is the highest of through his judicial efforts or his community in- Opera has created several education and any opera company in the country. volvement with the Red Cross, Rotary, Boy community programs that serve a broad and Scouts and other civic groups, he has made The Washington Opera has requested that I diverse population. These outreach programs contributions that will be remembered for a are dedicated to enhancing the lives and introduce legislation to designate the Wash- very long time. learning of the children and adults of the ington Opera as the ``National Opera.'' There Born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1939, he at- greater Washington region, developing future are precedents for granting private or quasi- tended Yale University where he earned his audiences, and making the experience of private entities a ``national'' designation. For B.A. in Psychology in 1961. He traveled to opera available to those whom otherwise have example, the National Aquarium in Baltimore California to attend the Boalt School of Law limited access to the art form. and the National Aviary in Pittsburgh both re- where he received his J.D. in 1964 and later Through these programs, the Washington ceived their ``national'' designation through went on to attend the California Judicial Col- Opera has made extensive outreach to the acts of congress. Such a designation does not lege in Berkeley. Washington D.C. area public schools and to bring with it federal funding or a federal sub- Judge Champlin began his distinguished ca- the community at large. These outreach pro- sidy. reer by serving as an associate for the law grams have reached more than 150,000 indi- firm of Coombs and Dunlap in Napa, Cali- Rather, it grants the entity national promi- viduals, and have been driven by the idea that fornia in 1965. By 1967 Judge Champlin was nence, which may increase ticket sales and ``learning by doing'' is a highly effective way to a partner in the firm, where he remained until spark young children's interest in the arts. The improve fundraising prospects. 1977. In 1978 Philip Champlin became Judge number and scope of programming has grown I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- of the Municipal Court in Napa County. He to 22 programs that provide performance ex- tion. only served in this post for one year before

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24MY8.061 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 becoming California Superior Court Judge for electrified in 1914 by placing an automatic system, has brought 28 complaints about Napa County in 1979. Judge Champlin also striker in the bell. these imports. The State Department's Report served as a Justice Pro Tem for the California Starting in 1901, local youth were allowed to on Human Rights for 1999 states that when- Court of Appeals First Appellate District in assist the department by carrying water in ever the U.S. Customs has identified illegal 1996 and 1998. pails to the scene of the fire. These youths af- goods, China simply ignores or denies the al- The Napa County community has recog- fectionately referred to as the bucket brigade. legation. We cannot expect any U.S. firm to nized Judge Champlin for his great work nu- The tradition still exists today in the form of a be able to compete against manufacturers merous times. In 1987 he was named the Junior Membership Program that allows indi- using forced labor. Napa Citizen of the Year by the Napa Cham- viduals between 16 and 18 years of age to Increased trade has not helped improve ber of Commerce and KVON Radio. He was join the department and learn the skills of fire- human rights in China. According to the State named a Silver Beaver by the Silverado Coun- fighting in preparation for becoming certified Department's Human Rights Report for 1999 cil of the Boy Scouts of America in 1985 and firefighters. released in February, 2000, ``A crackdown was likewise granted the Award of Merit by In 1982, the Borough of Jamesburg formed against a fledgling opposition party, which the Napa District of Boy Scouts in 1984. a fire district, allowing the department to re- began in the fall of 1998, broadened and in- Judge Champlin has been a dedicated fam- ceive some funding through a fire tax. Today, tensified''; ``tens of thousands of members of ily man throughout his life. He has been mar- the Jamesburg Volunteer Fire Department is a the Falun Gong spiritual movement were de- ried to Lynne McWilliams for 34 years and to- completely volunteer staffed department that tained.... several leaders . . . were sen- gether they have two children, Christopher upholds the pride and tradition of their found- tenced to long prison terms . . . and hun- and Catherine Champlin. ers. In addition to providing fire protection in dreds of others were sentenced to reeducation Clearly, Mr. Speaker, Philip Champlin has the borough, the department is contracted to through labor''; ``child labor persists''; and been an outstanding lawyer, judge and citizen. respond to calls in Monroe Township and a ``poor enforcement of occupational health and Our Napa Valley community has been fortu- stretch of the New Jersey Turnpike. safety regulations continues to put workers' nate to have such a dedicated and distin- I urge all of my colleagues to join me in rec- lives at risk.'' A single sentence in the Report guished man serve us throughout the last ognizing the accomplishments of the Kingston sums up China's human rights record: three decades. It has been my honor, first as Volunteer Fire Company. ``Abuses included instances of extrajudicial a State Senator and now as a Congressman f killings, torture and mistreatment of prisoners, to represent Philip Champlin. For these rea- forced confessions, arbitrary arrest and deten- sons, I move that we officially honor Judge AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- tion, lengthy incommunicado detention, and Philip Champlin for his meritorious service to DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT denial of due process.'' the people of Napa County, California. (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS H.R. 4444 is indeed a trade bill. It trades f TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- American jobs and Chinese human rights for PUBLIC OF CHINA a chance for profits from China. That is a CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOG- trade I am not willing to make, and urge Mem- NIZES THE JAMESBURG VOLUN- SPEECH OF bers to vote against the bill. TEER FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 100TH HON. PATSY T. MINK f ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAII TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JEFFREY A. KELLOGG, OUT- HON. RUSH D. HOLT Wednesday, May 24, 2000 GOING LONG BEACH CITY COUN- OF NEW JERSEY CILMAN AND CHAIRMAN OF THE Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALAMEDA CORRIDOR TRANSPOR- opposition to H.R. 4444. TATION AUTHORITY Thursday, May 25, 2000 Giving China permanent normal trade rela- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- tions with the United States gives up a valu- ognition of the Jamesburg Volunteer Fire De- able tool for protecting the human rights in HON. STEPHEN HORN partment's 100th anniversary. Over the last China. It assures China that it can take Amer- OF CALIFORNIA century, the members of this organization ican jobs through low wages and forced labor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have made a tremendous contribution to their In the auto industry GM has admitted that Thursday, May 25, 2000 community by protecting their residents and GM plans to increase its use of China-made Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, today, I want to assisting other local departments. parts in its Shanghai facility from 40 to 80 per- pay tribute to the Honorable Jeffrey A. Kel- On March 19, 1900, a special meeting was cent. Those parts will replace parts made in logg, for his 12 years of distinguished public held at the Jamesburg Borough Hall to dis- America. The manufacturing jobs will move service as a Long Beach City Councilman and cuss fire protection in Jamesburg. At this time, from the U.S. to China. Chairman of the Alameda Corridor Transpor- the Borough had allocated $666 for fire pro- REI announced this month that it is closing tation Authority. tection. At this meeting, it was determined that its Seattle clothing plant to open a plant in On July 18th, Councilman Kellogg will leave there was a need to create a permanent orga- Mexico. REI credits NAFTA for the move. As public office and his position with the Alameda nization to provide fire protection and preven- a result of NAFTA 325 jobs have now moved Corridor. He will be truly missed by his col- tion in the Borough of Jamesburg; The organi- to Mexico for a simple reason: The Mexican leagues and the Long Beach community for zation was named ``The Jamesburg Fire Pro- workers will be paid $50 per week. This is a his steady leadership, vision and calming influ- tective Association.'' foretaste of what is to come with PNTR espe- ence. The next month, arrangements were made cially with Chinese workers earning 25 cents Councilman Kellogg has represented the for the purchase of a Holloway Double Fifty per hour. City of Long Beach on the Alameda Corridor Gallon Tank Chemical Engine for $1,440. Chinese workers have little in the way of Transportation Authority Governing Board Later that month, an organizational meeting rights. Chinese workers are prohibited from since it was formed in 1989 to oversee design was held, and 55 volunteers attended to offer freely organizing labor unions and any signs of and construction of the Alameda Corridor rail their services. The name of the organization discontent are punished. cargo expressway. He has served as Chair- was changed to ``Jamesburg Fire Co. No. 1.'' A demonstration last week in Liaoning by man three times, including during the project's The first fundraising event was held on May 5,000 workers and retirees over unpaid wages critical early stages. Councilman Kellogg is the 15, 1900, and was a huge success, raising and pensions was met by 1,000 police who only member of the Alameda Corridor Trans- over $100. The same night as the organiza- forcefully broke up the demonstration, beat 50 portation Governing Board to have served tional meeting, the company responded to its people and arrested the organizers. That is since its inception. first callÐa fire that destroyed a local barn. the usual Chinese government reaction to In 1995, Congress recognized the Alameda To summon the volunteers for a fire call, an workers seeking justice. Corridor as ``a project of national significance.'' alarm system was needed. The first was a The Chinese government operates 1,100 The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles flange of the rim from a locomotive wheel that factories, farms and other facilities which use comprise our nation's busiest port complex, was sounded by being stricken with a sledge forced labor. U.S. law prohibits the importation and cargo volumes are projected to triple by hammer. This system proved inadequate and of goods made by forced Labor, but the goods 2020. The Alameda Corridor will link the ports the company purchased a 1,100-pound bell in are widely believed to enter this country. Harry to the transcontinental rail yards near down- November of 1901. The alarm system was Wu, who spent 19 years in the forced labor town Los Angeles, creating a more efficient

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.003 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E847 way to distribute cargo and allowing our FIRE TRIBUTE TO BROWARD the Round Valley STOP Violence Against In- portsÐand our nationÐto maintain their com- COUNTY’S RESCUE SERVICE dian Women Program for the dedicated serv- petitive edge. ice they provide to victims in Indian Country. It is a testament to Councilman Kellogg's HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Congratulations to them for receiving this very exemplary service that the Alameda Corridor OF FLORIDA important award. is now in full-scale construction, on budget, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f and on schedule for completion in 2002. Thursday, May 25, 2000 HONORING T. L. HANNA HIGH Councilman Kellogg has conducted himself Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to SCHOOL IN ANDERSON, SOUTH with great honor and integrity during his years Broward County's Fire Rescue service. Re- CAROLINA as a public servant, and should be com- cently, they were named the number one mended for his outstanding service. emergency and medical service in the state of HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM Florida. OF SOUTH CAROLINA f Broward Fire Rescue has had many out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing accomplishments this year. They re- COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- ceived a grant of $100,000 to put automatic Thursday, May 25, 2000 PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN external defibrillators in public buildings. This Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I honor LEBANON program is intended to quicken the process of T. L. Hanna High School in Anderson, SC. helping heart attack victims. They were also This school has been recently named a 1999± the first agency in the county to give the heart 2000 school year ``Blue Ribbon School'' by HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY attack clot-busting drug, Retavase, to patients Secretary of Education, Richard Riley. OF ILLINOIS while on the way to the hospital. In addition, Since its inception in 1982, more than 3,800 the fire-rescue workers transport heart attack of the most successful and challenging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and stroke victims to the county hospital that schools in the country have been honored by Thursday, May 25, 2000 is best equipped patients rather than just the inclusion in the Blue Ribbons Schools Pro- nearest one. Furthermore, the agency began gram. The schools chosen for this program Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in airing fire-safety announcements before films must fulfill stringent, research-based criteria strong support of H. Con. Res. 331, a bill that at Muvico theaters. for overall academics, excellence. To be eligi- commends Israel's redeployment from south- I would particularly like to honor the men ble to be a Blue Ribbon School, schools are ern Lebanon. I commend and thank my col- and women of Broward Fire Rescue for their judged in all areas of academics, instruction, leagues, the sponsors of this resolution for tireless efforts of providing care for the injured professional development, and school cur- giving all members an opportunity to formally and sick. Without these individuals, the ac- riculum. In addition, honored schools exhibit support Israel's recent withdrawal from south- complishments listed above would not be pos- exceptional levels of community and parental ern Lebanon. sible. The agency should be recognized for involvement, high student achievement levels We have all witnessed some tough times in their hard work and dedication to Broward and rigorous safety and discipline programs Israel's journey toward the peace it desires. County and its residents. within their schools. This unilateral and courageous step shows the f T. L. Hanna High School was one of only world and especially those in the Middle East IN RECOGNITION OF THE ROUND four schools in South Carolina honored with that Israel is committed to moving forward for VALLEY INDIAN TRIBES STOP this prestigious award this year. In fact, they peace. VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN were one of an elite 198 schools nationwide chosen for this honor for the 1999±2000 This decisive action on Israel's part is one WOMEN PROGRAM school year. of many risks Israel's leaders have proven T. L. Hanna High School is an outstanding willing to take in order to make peace a re- HON. MIKE THOMPSON example of effective public school and is well ality. I commend Prime Minister Barak, the OF CALIFORNIA deserving of this national award. Their par- members of the Knesset, and the people of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ents, students, teachers, administrators, and Israel for their courage and resolve. I also Thursday, May 25, 2000 school officials should all be proud for achiev- want to acknowledge the important work of so ing this special honor. This school is a strong many in our country who have devoted time Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, example of excellence in academics in the 3rd and energy to ensuring a bright future for I rise today to recognize Margaret Hoaglen District of South Carolina and should serve as Israel. and the Round Valley Indian Tribe's STOP Vi- olence Against Indian Women Program. a model for schools across the country. I am I am committed to supporting Israel and A recipient of the 2000 National Crime Vic- proud to have this blue ribbon school in my helping to guarantee her security so that the tim Service Award, Special Award for Innova- district of South Carolina. dream of peace in the Middle East may one tions in Service to Victims in Indian Country, Mr. Speaker, I hope my fellow colleagues day be a reality. the Round Valley STOP Program is an exam- will join me in congratulating T. L. Hanna High Along with my colleagues, I hope to see the ple of how dedication and collaboration with School for their commitment to educational ex- United Nations bring about a more secure en- local resources can make an impact on vic- cellence. vironment in southern Lebanon, including tak- tims of domestic violence and their children in f ing action to disband any terrorist organiza- Indian Country. CONSUMER AUTOMOBILE LEASE tions in that area. The Crime Victim Service Award, the high- est award for victim advocacy, honors those ADVERTISING IMPROVEMENT I am so proud of Israel for taking this mean- that have provided extraordinary service and ACT OF 2000 ingful step toward peace. While Israel has great commitment to victims. shown great restraint in the face of violence, In existence since May 1998, the Round HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE I want to reassert my belief that Israel has Valley STOP Program has forged partnerships every right to protect itself against terrorists or OF NEW YORK with local agencies, entering into agreements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attacks by other nations. Israel is the United with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Thursday, May 25, 2000 States' closest ally in the Middle East and and the County Victim Witness Unit. other nations would not be wise to test the In addition, they completed a draft Tribal Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I am intro- strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Domestic Violence Ordinance that has gen- ducing today legislation to amend current fed- Again, I applaud Israel for this bold move, erated discussion of issues surrounding do- eral law to provide consumers with more rel- and I urge all parties in the Middle East to re- mestic violence. The program works closely evant, complete and timely information about enter serious negotiations for peace in the with the local domestic violence shelter and the terms and costs of automobile leases. My Middle East. I urge all of my colleagues to has provided funding for a Children's Program legislation, the ``Consumer Automobile Lease vote in support of H. Con. Res. 331, so that offering care and support for children living in Advertising Improvement Act of 2000'', seeks this body can be on record in our support for the shelter. to empower consumers by providing them with Israel's efforts to bring peace to that nation Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time the information they need to evaluate lease of- and the region. that we acknowledge Margaret Hoaglen and fers, to comparison shop for the best lease

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.006 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 deals and to make informed consumer publications, it is available on computer pro- In their comments to the Federal Reserve choices. grams provided by manufacturers, banks and the State Attorneys General expressed con- This legislation has been endorsed by the finance companies, and it is often written on cern that ``automobile lease advertisements Consumer Federation of America and the large boards in the back offices of dealerships have, for several years, generally failed to American Automobile Association. It also in- or on a single sheet of paper in the desk adequately disclose material information con- corporates important changes in current law drawer of the lease manager. Yet, this infor- sumers need to make informed decisions.'' that have been proposed by the Federal Trade mation is typically withheld from consumers. The Federal Trade Commission echoed this Commission, the Federal Reserve Board and Unfortunately, federal law requires only that sentiment, stating that current ``misleading ad- by numerous State Attorneys General. relevant information about lease terms and vertisements'' may significantly hinder com- My legislation responds to the dramatic in- costs be fully disclosed to the consumers at parison lease shopping, in direct contradiction crease over the past decade in the role of the time of lease signing, after they have of the purposes of the Consumer Leasing leasing in the market for new and used auto- agreed to the terms of a lease. By then it is Act.'' mobiles. Leasing has clearly changed the way too late to negotiate a better deal and it is PROVISIONS OF THE LEGISLATION Americans approach their second most impor- clearly too late to comparison shop with other The legislation I am introducing today ad- tant consumer transactionÐthe family car. lease offers. As a special task force of State dresses these problems by requiring that Automobile leases now account for over one Attorneys General commented to the Federal move relevant and uniform information be pro- in every three new car transactions, over half Reserve Board several years ago, current vided in lease advertisements and that infor- of all transactions for higher cost luxury auto- lease disclosure standards tend to ``sanction mation on key leasing terms be made avail- mobiles, and also for a large and growing per- the hiding of valuable information from con- able to consumers far earlier in the lease centage of used car transactions. sumers.'' process. It would do this in a number of ways. While leases can be advantageous for many The second problem centers on the fact that First, lease advertisers that highlight a monthly consumersÐoffering lower monthly payments, lease advertisements provide little of the infor- lease payment would have to include a cal- manageable down payments and lower main- mation consumers need to understand and culation of the payment using a formula that tenance costs and typical financing arrange- compare various lease offers and to avoid the includes several fixed lease terms. These are mentsÐthey can also involve considerable unnecessary hassle and manipulation than relatively standard terms found in consumer risks and hidden costs. Consumer Reports can occur at many dealerships. The problem leases, but often manipulated for purposes of magazine has consistently warned consumers of lease advertising is visible every dayÐin advertising: (a) a lease term of 24 months, (b) that a lease is ``not the simple transaction it's television advertisements that boldly promote no required down payment or capitalized cost made out to appear'' and can often result with attractive monthly lease payments while reduction, and (c) a mileage allowance of consumers ``paying thousands of dollars scrolling other costs and conditions illegibly 12,000 miles per year (b) no required down more'' than necessary. The confusing terms across TV screens, in print advertisements payment or capitalized cost reduction, and (c) and complex calculations in auto leases create that hide important lease terms in virtually a mileage allowance of 12,000 miles per year numerous opportunities for deception and unreadable print, and in advertising generally (or other allowance that the Federal Reserve fraud. According to the National Consumer that fail to disclose substantial consumer costs determines as more reflective of typical auto- Law Center, ``no area of fraud over the last and liabilities. These ads are virtually impos- mobile usage.) decade has been more endemic and wide- sible to read or understand and offer no basis While seemingly minor, this change would spread than that involving auto leases.'' Last whatsoever for making thoughtful shopping eliminate much of the artificial differences be- year the National Association of Consumer comparisons. tween advertised lease payment amounts, Agency Administrators listed auto leases Many lease advertisements attempt to con- thus highlighting more basic cost differences among the ``top ten complaints'' expressed by fuse consumers by not distinguishing between between competing leases. Advertisers could consumers to local consumer protection agen- lease and purchase offers or by merging the also included a different monthly payment cies. terms of both transactions in unreadable print. amount in an advertisement for the same vehi- CONSUMERS' RIGHT TO INFORMATION Others feature attractive lease payments that cle, as long as it is not featured more promi- While government can not, and should not, apply only to a single vehicle, to previously- nently than the required information, and pro- seek to dictate the way auto leases are struc- driven ``loaner'' cars or to other vehicles vided also that they identify the varying lease tured, calculated or sold to the public, I believe whose lease terms are not representative of termsÐa required down payment, a longer it does have a responsibility to assure that the lease the dealer will generally offer to the lease term, etc.Ðthat explain the difference consumers receive relevant and accurate in- public for vehicle of the same model. between the two payment amounts in print formation about lease terms and obligations. Many lease advertisements also feature low, equal in size to the monthly payment. This The consumers ``right to know'', as embodied ``come on'' monthly lease payment that are ar- change would provide a relatively uniform in the Truth In Lending Act and other federal tificially reduced through a number of common monthly payment amount that makes it easier statutes, clearly requires that consumers have devices. The advertisement of extended or ir- for consumers to compare advertised lease something approaching a level playing field regular lease terms, such as 28 months or 42 payments for similar, comparably-priced vehi- when attempting to compare lease and pur- months, rather than 24 or 36-month terms cles. It would also help inform consumers of chase options and when trying to negotiate typically offered consumers, can misleadingly the potential options available in auto leases, the best lease deal. As the Comptroller of the lower monthly payments amounts. Substantial of how changes in key terms will affect month- Currency, John D. Hawke, Jr., commented re- required down payments, typically hidden in ly payments and of the potential costs and cently, ``consumers must have information to small print, can produce the same result. Mile- penalties that may be hidden in otherwise at- make wise choices in today's complex finan- age allowances that are considerably below tractive lease payments. cial world.'' the mileage that most drivers require or accept Second, my bill would require that auto- Two problems, in particular, need to be ad- can inflate vehicle residual values and also re- mobile dealers post in a conspicuous location dressed. First, under current industry practices duce monthly payments, while hiding substan- in their dealership a listing of all customer in- and federal disclosure guidelines consumers tial lease-end excess mileage charges. Many centives available to consumers on vehicle do not have a right to know some of the most lease advertisers typically employ all of these models they offer. This would include special important and necessary information for evalu- devices. interest and lease rates, cash rebates, special ating a lease offer. They do not have a right Clearly anything goes in lease advertising vehicle residual amounts, regional promotions to know the applicable lease interest rate, or under the current system. Left to their own de- and other special offers available for both so-called ``money factor.'' They don't have a vices, lease advertisers have one purpose in lease and purchase transactions by auto man- right to know what consumer incentives are mind and one purpose onlyÐgetting cus- ufacturers, banks, leasing companies and available from manufacturers, lenders and tomers into the dealership where they can be local dealers. This public information that can dealerships. They do not have a right to know misinformed and manipulated into accepting be invaluable in helping consumers make an the residual value of the vehicle they wish to almost any available lease deal. There is no informed choice among competing vehicle lease in advance of receiving the actual deal. desire to adequately inform or educate con- makes and models and in deciding whether to In short, they have very little basis on which sumers. The primary purpose of lease adver- lease or purchase the vehicle they've se- to evaluate or compare lease offers. tising is to bait consumers with misleading or lected. This is information that every automobile incomplete information that minimizes real Third, my bill would also require that auto- dealer has at their fingertips, but it's not avail- costs and makes it virtually impossible to com- mobile dealers make available, both in a con- able to consumers. It is available in industry pare alternative deals on comparable vehicles. spicuous location within the dealership and to

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.011 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E849 individual consumers upon request, a written use to calculate a lease. For an industry that best of luck at the service academies and in statement for each vehicle model that is avail- puts so much emphasis on the operation of their careers. able for lease that describes the key lease free markets, I find it hard to believe that auto- terms used in calculating payments under the mobile manufacturers and dealers can oppose f leasesÐspecifically, the rebates and other in- providing consumers with the information they centives available on leases for such models, need to make informed marketplace decisions. H.R. 4370, IMMIGRATION RELIEF the lease interest rate or money factor, and I believe this is important and needed legis- FOR THE SUPPORT STAFF OF the vehicle residual value. ``By knowing the lation that can transform the entire auto leas- FERDINAND MARCOS money factor and residual value'', Consumer ing process in ways the will benefit both con- Reports has emphasized, consumers will ``be sumers and automobile dealers. I urge my col- HON. PATSY T. MINK better able to compare lease deals.'' Disclo- leagues to give careful consideration to the sure of the money factor, in particular, was changes and initiatives I have proposed in this OF HAWAII emphasized in comments by the Attorneys legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General Task Force ``as a mater of the con- f sumer's basic right to know.'' Thursday, May 25, 2000 Fourth, the bill amends current advertising RECOGNIZING CENTRAL NEW JER- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, in 1986 standards to require that advertisers clearly SEY NOMINEES TO THE U.S. President Marcos of the Philippines was grant- identify advertised payments as applying to SERVICE ACADEMIES ed political asylum in the United States to lease transactions and that highlighted lease avert civil conflagration because of a popular terms that apply only to a single vehicle, or HON. RUSH D. HOLT uprising against his regime. The civil unrest only to a limited number of vehicles, be clearly arose following a controversial election in and conspicuously identified in advertise- OF NEW JERSEY which President Marcos claimed to have de- ments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES feated Corazon Aquino but was widely ac- Fifth, the bill would incorporate in current Thursday, May 25, 2000 cused of election fraud. Growing street dem- law several important changes in lease adver- onstrations in support of Mrs. Aquino raised Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- tising advocated by the Federal Reserve fears of violence against what many viewed as ognize a group of very special young men and Board and the Federal Trade Commission. It a fraudulent election result. President Marcos women from Central New Jersey. One of the includes Federal Reserve proposals to in- left the Philippines on February 25, 1986 at most important duties of a Member of Con- crease the maximum contractual obligation U.S. urging and went into exile in Hawaii. amount of leases that are subject to federal gress, as well as one of the most enjoyable, is nominating students to the U.S. service President Marcos, his wife Imelda and 88 disclosure and advertising requirements to members of his staff and their families were $50,000 to accommodate the higher cost academies. In an age when media portrayals of young people are increasingly negative, advised that they were being allowed into the leases routinely offered in today's market- United States with ``parole'' status for the con- place. It would clarify the ``clear and con- getting to know students through the nomina- tion process is an important reminder of the venience of the U.S. Government. This status spicuous'' disclosure requirement in current is a legal fiction in which the individual is law with more detailed ``reasonably under- patriotism, dedication, and excellence of America's youth. physically present in the United States but had standable'' standards implemented by the never been ``admitted'' to the United States. From a pool of over 60 students from my Federal Trade Commission in its 900 Number The Immigration and Naturalization Service district who went through the rigorous and rule and other industry advertising orders. It (INS) can terminate parole status at any time. time-consuming process of applying for a con- strengthens the FTC's authority to enforce The individual can be treated as if he or she gressional nomination, I am very proud to say lease advertising requirements by seeking civil had entered the United States illegally and that 14 young women and men from central penalties in federal court. And it would codify had no right to be here. In this case, it is ex- New Jersey will be enrolling in America's serv- the prohibition, enunciated in recent FTC en- tremely unfair. forcement actions, against advertising that ice academies this year. They are the very INS has instituted proceedings to expel highlights that no down payment is required best of an exceptional group, and I was proud some of these individuals and their families on a lease when, in fact, substantial undis- to nominate them. but not all of them. There does not seem to closed payments are required at lease signing. Six young people from the area will be at- be any pattern to which individuals have been Finally, my bill would clarify that the require- tending the U.S. Military Academy at West selected. ments of the Consumer Leasing Act apply not Point, NY, and will be commissioned as offi- just to television, radio and newspaper adver- cers in the U.S. Army. I would like to recog- These immigrants were invited to the United tising, but to all potential lease advertising in nize Margaret Nenchek of Califon, Alan Van States to help care for President Marcos who publications, videotapes, toll-free telephone Saun of Titusville, Frank Aburto of Freehold, was already ailing and died in 1989. They numbers, newsletters and commercial mailing Michael Rapiejko of Princeton Junction, Thom- were told that they could bring their families and fliers. It would also bring the Consumer as DiRienzo of Oakhurst, and Michael Lynch with them. They have been in the United Leasing Act into the electronic age by extend- of Flemington. States for fourteen years and are fully inte- ing disclosure requirements to advertising in Five young people from central New Jersey grated into our society. computer programs and internet web sites. will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy at These people should not be deported. They TRUTH IN LEASE ADVERTISING Annapolis, MD, and will be commissioned as came to the U.S. for an important reason. Be- Mr. Speaker, other than purchasing a home, officers in the U.S. Navy. I would like to recog- cause that reason is now past should not buying or leasing an automobile is one of the nize Jason Mortimer of Lebanan, Adam Farber cause us to turn against them. most important consumer transactions for of Cranbury, Lily-Ann Thomas of Branchburg, To rectify this unfair treatment, I introduced most American households. It shouldn't be a Matthew Latyszonek of Kendall Park, and H.R. 4370 on May 3, 2000. The bill grants the confusing or an intimidating experience. Con- Frank McBride of Tinton Falls. individuals and their families the right to re- sumers have a right to know all the relevant Two young men from my district will be at- main in the United States. These honest, costs and details before signing a lease. And tending the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colo- hardworking people came to the United States they deserve to have adequate information to rado Springs, CO, and will be commissioned at the invitation of our government. Their pres- comparison shop for auto leases in the same as officers in the U.S. Air Force. I would like ence was known and they have done nothing way they shop for a mortgage or any major to recognize Keith Fitzpatrick of Princeton to violate our immigration laws. To uproot consumer purchase. Junction and Kevin O'Reilly of East Brunswick. them would be an injustice to them and their By introducing this legislation I am simply One young man from central New Jersey families that we should not allow. trying to extend the principle of ``truth in adver- will be attending the U.S. Merchant Marine The exile Marcos government in Hawaii was tising'' to the auto leasing process. My legisla- Academy. I would like to recognize Frank instigated by the U.S. to save the Philippines tion does not dictate how leases must be Megna of Titusville. from political turmoil and rebellion. Those who structured or transacted, but requires only that Mr. Speaker, I hope the House joins me in came to implement this policy to end civil un- dealers make available to consumers the rel- noting the accomplishments of these young rest in the Philippines should have the protec- evant information about costs and terms they men and women, and in wishing them the tion of this government.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.014 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 COMMENCING ISRAEL’S REDE- equal opportunity for the disabled. President School District Board of Trustees, then he PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN and Mrs. Goncz are figures of great integrity served as mayor of DeSoto, and most recently LEBANON and have given important moral leadership to he served as County Commissioner. Recently, this effort. I am honored to have them as my Roy finished his term as Chairman and Char- SPEECH OF friends. ter Member of the DeSoto Economic Develop- HON. XAVIER BECERRA Mr. Speaker, Secretary General Kofi Annan ment Commission. To list all of the boards, OF CALIFORNIA made the following statement commending commissions, civic and church related activi- Hungary for its receiving the Roosevelt Award: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties that Roy has been a part of would be im- ``The full and equal participation of people with possible. Wednesday, May 22, 2000 disabilities is the main message of the United Recently, DeSoto's Mayor Richard Rozier Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Nations World Programme of Action Con- and the City Council decided it was time to support of H. Con. Res. 331, and wish to com- cerning Disabled Persons. I commend the ini- honor Roy Orr for his many years of service. mend the Government of Israel for its coura- tiative of the Roosevelt Institute and the World Friday, June 2, 2000 will be declared Roy Orr geous decision to unilaterally withdraw its Committee on Disability in establishing this Day in the City of DeSoto, and the linear trail troops from Southern Lebanon. award, and I heartily congratulate the Govern- system along DeSoto's Ten Mile Creek will be As Israel demonstrates its willingness to ment of Hungary for its work to build a world named the ``Roy Orr Trail'' in his honor. take risks for peace in the Middle East, the in which each and every person can partici- I deeply regret that I will not be able to join international community must rise to its obliga- pate fully, actively and equally.'' Roy on this special occasion for him. There- tion to ensure that Southern Lebanon never Alan Reich, Chairman of the World Com- fore, I want to thank him now for all he has again becomes a staging ground for attacks mittee on Disability also praised Hungary for done to make DeSoto the wonderful place it is against Israel. its commitment to the U.N. World Programme today. Congratulations on these tremendous We must stand by Israel during these dif- of Action Concerning Disabled Persons: tributes Roy, they are richly deserved for a ficult times, recognize Israel's right to self de- ``Proactive efforts such as Hungary's should lifetime of service. fense found in Chapter 7, Article 51 of the inspire other countries throughout the world. United Nations Charter, and work toward There are Half a billion of us on our planet f peace for the citizens of Israel and all the Mid- with disabilities. This crisis that demands ac- dle East. tion. We urge all nations to respond to the U. HONORING PICKENS MIDDLE f N.'s call as Hungary has.'' SCHOOL IN PICKENS, SOUTH Mr. Speaker, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt CAROLINA PRESIDENT ARPAD GONCZ AC- Award, established in 1995 by the Roosevelt CEPTS ROOSEVELT INTER- Institute and the World committee on Dis- NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARD ability, consists of a bronze bust of Franklin HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM FOR HUNGARY Roosevelt and a $50,000 grant for an out- OF SOUTH CAROLINA standing disability program in the selected na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TOM LANTOS tion. Previous winners of this award are Ire- Thursday, May 25, 2000 OF CALIFORNIA land, the Republic of Korea, and Canada. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Roosevelt, for whom the award is Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Thursday, May 25, 2000 named, contracted polio at the age of 39 and Pickens Middle School in Pickens, South from that time on could not walk without as- Carolina. This school has been recently Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May sistance. Despite this serious disability he was named a 1999±2000 school year ``Blue Rib- 12, at a United Nations ceremony the Presi- elected President of the United States four bon School'' by Secretary of Education, Rich- dent of the Republic of Hungary, Arpad times, lead the U.S. through the Great De- ard Riley. Goncz, received the fourth annual Franklin pression and World War II, and was a found- Since its inception in 1982, more than 3,800 Delano Roosevelt International Disability ing father of the United Nations. of the most successful and challenging Award on behalf of his country. This award is Mr. Speaker, Ambassador William J. vanden schools in the country have been honored by sponsored by the Franklin and Eleanor Roo- Heuvel, the Chairman of the Roosevelt Insti- inclusion in the Blue Ribbons Schools Pro- sevelt Institute and the World Committee on tute emphasized the role of the former Presi- gram. The schools chosen for this program Disability. United Nations Secretary General, dent of the United States in dealing with dis- fulfill stringent, research-based criteria for Kofi Annan, and the Vice Chairman of the Na- abilities: ``President Roosevelt's role in the overall academic excellence. To be eligible to tional Organization on Disability, Christopher founding of the United Nations was one of his be a Blue Ribbon School, schools are judged Reeve, were among those who presented the proudest accomplishments. It is wonderful to in all areas of academics, instruction, profes- award to President Goncz. be in this institution more than 50 years later, sional development, and school curriculum. In Mr. Speaker, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt celebrating progress in the rights of people International Disability Award is presented an- addition, honored schools exhibit exceptional with disabilities-progress that he would fully levels of community and parental involvement, nually to a nation that makes noteworthy na- endorse as a person who lived with a signifi- tional progress toward the full and equal par- high student achievement levels and rigorous cant disability for much of his life.'' safety and discipline programs within their ticipation of people with disabilities. This im- Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join portant international recognition was given to schools. me in paying tribute to Hungary and to Zsuzsa Pickens Middle School was one of only four Hungary in recognition of the great improve- and Arpad Goncz on the occasion of Hun- ments that Hungary has made on behalf of schools in South Carolina honored with this gary's receiving the fourth annual Franklin prestigious award this year. In fact, they were disabled individuals. Hungary's 1998 Rights of Delano Roosevelt International Disability Persons Living with Disability and the Equality one of an elite 198 schools nationwide chosen Award. for this honor for the 1999±2000 school year. of Opportunity law defined the rights of this f important segment of the population and Pickens Middle School is an outstanding ex- raised national awareness of disability issues TRIBUTE TO ROY ORR ample of effective public school and is well de- in the country. Hungary has made outstanding serving of this national award. Their parents, improvements by establishing educational pro- HON. MARTIN FROST students, teachers, administrators, and school officials should all be proud for achieving this grams for children with disabilities and incen- OF TEXAS special honor. This school is a strong example tives for employers who hire those with dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abilities. In addition to these changes the Hun- of excellence in academics in the 3rd District garian government actively promotes the de- Thursday, May 25, 2000 of South Carolina and should serve as a velopment of disability support groups. Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a model for schools across the country. I am In particular, Mr. Speaker, I want to com- dear friend and a great public servant Roy Orr proud to have this blue ribbon school in my mend Mrs. Zsuzsa Goncz, the exceptionally of DeSoto, Texas. district of South Carolina. talented wife of President Goncz, for her im- Roy has served his hometown of DeSoto in Mr. Speaker, I hope my fellow colleagues portant role and her critical efforts in bringing almost every capacity imaginable, and he has will join me in congratulating Pickens Middle about the positive steps that have been made been elected to numerous public offices. First schools for their commitment to educational by the government of Hungary to provide he was elected to the DeSoto Independent excellence.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.017 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E851 IN HONOR OF THE NEW JERSEY guarantee Israel's qualitative military edge. We Israel, for our own country, and ultimately, ARYA SAMAJ MANDIR, INC., AND all want to see peace in the Middle East. But throughout the world. In a speech three ITS FIFTH ANNUAL COMMEMO- without security, Israel cannot be expected to weeks ago in Boston, I laid out a vision for RATIVE FLAG-RAISING CERE- America’s strength and role abroad. I believe negotiate with hostile adversaries toward a we need to recognize that the classic secu- MONY resolution of age old differences. rity agenda—the question of war and peace I am pleased that the Vice President spoke between sovereign nations—is still with us HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ of Israel's participation in international politics, during this new Global Age, in which the OF NEW JERSEY and underscored his commitment to helping destinies of billions of people around the Israel achieve full and fair status at the United globe are increasingly intertwined. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nations. We need to recognize that this Global Age Thursday, May 25, 2000 The Vice President made it clear that he un- presents us with a new set of threats—such derstands the importance of the U.S.-Israel as rogue nations or terrorist groups acquir- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rec- ing biological, chemical, or nuclear weap- ognize the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir, friendship. He also pointed out that while we ons—or merely the ability to dissrupt our Inc., and the fifth annual commemorative flag- are close allies, and are supportive of the computer networks. Or the continued deg- raising ceremony in celebration of the 34th peace process, we must never pressure Israel radation of our environment which threatens Anniversary of the Independence of the Re- to do anything it feels may compromise its se- the long-term security of all humanity. At public of Guyana. curity. the same time, this new age also presents us This fine organization was incorporated in I am so pleased that Egypt and Jordan have with new opportunities—for peace, and for 1988 to promote Indian culture, while also as- entered into peace treaties with Israel. I join economic growth. . . . the Vice President in expressing hope for suc- . . . When we took office seven years ago, sisting with the sometimes trying period of ad- President Clinton and I decided that the justment that immigrant families experience cess with the Palestinian authorities. I agree United States needed to chart a new course upon entering, settling, and residing in a for- with him that a final agreement between Israel with regard to the Middle East peace proc- eign land. Arya Samaj Mandir, Inc., serves the and the Palestinians is possible. However, we ess. Unlike our immediate predecessors, we educational, cultural, religious, and social must see as much resolve from Yassir Arafat chose to get intimately involved. But we also needs of New Jersey's Arya and Hindu immi- and the Palestinian leadership toward that established a firm, new rule—that we must grants in a way that improves the quality of goal in order for it to be reality. Like many not, and would not, in any way try to pres- sure Israel, to agree to measures that they their American experience. Israeli's, Syrians, and others around the world, I am disappointed that Syria has not taken ad- themselves did not see were in their own best Guyana's independence is the primary rea- interests. son for this flag-raising ceremony, and in vantage of the opportunities presented so far This commitment to Israel was not new for honor of Guyana's Independence and its to negotiate in good faith toward a fair and me. I stood against the efforts of the two many years of struggle to realize that inde- lasting resolution to the issues the two nations previous administrations to pressure Israel pendence, it is important to provide overview face. I hope that President Assad will engage to take stands against its own view of what of its history. Israel again and commit to working through was in Israel’s best interests. In 1988, 1 took `Guyana' is an indigenous Indian word that the challenges that remain in the way of a strong stand against a previous adminis- peace between Israel and Syria. tration’s efforts to force Israel into conces- means land of many waters. In 1622, the sions that would have threatened its secu- Dutch began colonizing Guyana and in 1640, The Vice President's words regarding Rus- sian and Iran were encouraging, in that, he re- rity. And in 1991, I remember vividly stand- the first group of slaves arrived. Following the ing up against a group of administration for- 1763 Berbice Slave Rebellion, British captured alizes that Russia must actively work to help eign policy advisors who promoted the in- the colony in 1781, were ousted a year later, reduce the threat Iran poses to the inter- sulting concept of ‘‘linkage,’’ which tried to and they returned in 1812. Laborers were national community, to Israel, and to the U.S. use loan guarantees as a stick to bully brought from Portugal in 1935, from India in Finally, I join the Vice President and numer- Israel. I stood with AIPAC, and together, we 1838, and from China in 1853. ous other leaders in this nation and around defeated them. the world in remaining committed to Israel's And incidentally, I have never and will Under universal suffrage, the first elections never interfere in an Israeli election. But I were held in 1953. The People's Progressive security now and in the future. Until the day comes that we witness peace between Israel certainly hope that all of you will be active Party (PPP) won the election, but it was re- in this upcoming American election because moved 133 days later by the British. The PPP and all of her neighbors, I will remain stead- a lot is at stake. was reelected in 1957 and again in 1961. In fast in my support for our great ally in the Mid- Facilitating peace, not forcing it; standing 1966, Guyana became an independent nation. dle East. I will always work to maintain a by our friends, not against them—these have However, corrupt elections led to 28 years of strong friendship and strategic alliance be- been the hallmarks of my approach for my tween our two nations. entire career, and it will be my approach if unpopular rule. It was not until 1992 that the I’m entrusted with the Presidency. Republic of Guyana held free and open elec- REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE I will never, ever let people forget that the tions. Today, the PPP-Civic government is in AIPAC ANNUAL POLICY CONFERENCE relationship between the United States and power under the Presidency of Dr. Cheddi ‘‘. . . Now, almost two decades later, the Israel rests on granite—on the rock of our Jagan. crowd is a little bigger, and the challenges common values, our common heritage, and I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- before Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship our common dedication to freedom. nizing the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir, have changed. But some things have not: our If, from time to time, we disagree, I will al- enduring support for a strong partnership be- ways work to make sure that we emerge Inc., and the fifth annual flag-raising ceremony tween the United States and Israel; and our even stronger—with a better understanding in honor of Guyana's independence. commitment to one of the cornerstones of of each other’s interests—so that we are al- f America’s national security—a strong, se- ways working to reinforce one another. I will cure, peaceful, and prosperous State of never forget that Israel’s security rests on THE U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP Israel. its superiority in arms. That is why, two . . . Even when the world is upside down, years ago, the United States and Israel es- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY the United States and Israel see eye-to-eye. tablished a new strategic partnership, ush- Ben-Gurion may have had unorthodox ways ering in an unprecedented level of military OF ILLINOIS of conducting diplomacy, but he was a mod- cooperation. I am absolutely committed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ern-day prophet. He was part of a generation make sure that Israel’s qualitative edge re- Thursday, May 25, 2000 that believed it was their responsibility to mains, and remains strong. make the centuries-long dream of a Jewish Our renewed partnership has brought his- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would homeland a reality. He was one of the dream- toric progress over the past seven years. like to share with my colleagues excerpts of a ers who believed that they could make the Last year, when we met, I told you I would speech recently delivered by the Vice Presi- desert bloom. He was one of the warriors who work to end Israel’s half-century of ostra- dent on the subject of the U.S.-Israel relation- never lost hope for peace. As Ben-Gurion cism from the United Nations groupings of ship and the situation in the Middle East re- wrote to a friend near the end of his life, countries from which membership in the UN gion. I found the Vice President's remarks to ‘‘there is hope . . . that peace is approach- Security Council is drawn. When I was last at the UN in January, I be quite thoughtful and believe they would be ing, not quickly, but slowly, slowly . . . and it appears to me that by the end of this cen- raised this issue with Secretary General of great use to members. tury, the prophecy of Isaiah will be ful- Annan in a private meeting. I have contin- The Vice President made a number of espe- filled.’’ ued to work on it, and I can report to you cially important points. He stated that the I want to talk with you today about what that we are closer than ever to seeing Israel United States can and should continue to we can do to achieve peace and security for finally, and proudly, take its rightful, equal

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.021 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 place in the international order. The shame- and the stability of the region. It also stands evolution in China ``up close and personal.'' In ful wall that has blocked Israel’s full inte- at the crossroads, where the classic and new January 1979, I traveled to Beijing as part of gration into the community of nations must security agendas meet—for it is a major a Congressional delegation representing the come down. sponsor of terrorism and seeker of weapons In these seven years, Jordan has joined of mass destruction, a deadly and unaccept- United States as we reestablished diplomatic Egypt as an Arab state which has signed a able combination. relations with China, This past week I remi- peace agreement with Israel. The negotia- We have been working to cut off all pos- nisced with President Carter about that historic tions between the Palestinians and the sible suppliers of missile and nuclear tech- day, the intervening twenty years, and today's Israelis have reached a point where final sta- nology. We have gained full cooperation historic vote. We share virtually identical tus talks and a full resolution are still pos- from our European allies. But Russia rep- views. resents a special concern—because there is a sible, although the difficult struggle to get Twenty years ago China was a backward, there is clearly growing more intense. As we gap between the stated policy of its govern- have seen again this past week, there are ment to stop proliferation, and what occurs drab country just starting to recover from the those who prefer violence to negotiation. I in practice. We have used our leverage with disaster that Mao called ``the Cultural Revolu- condemn this violence. Just as I supported Russia. tion.'' The streets were crowdedÐwith pedes- Prime Minister Netanyahu’s efforts, I now We have made progress at some points, but trians and bicycles. A few newspapers posted applaud Prime Minister Barak’s resolve, and not at others. We now call on President on a few walls were the only visible dem- his clear message that peace will be achieved Putin to show leadership in this area—not onstration of ``openness'' allowed by the gov- at the bargaining table, not in streets torn just because it is in our interests, but also because it is in Russia’s interests. ernment at that time. by riots and violence. We should all be proud I went back to China a few years ago. The of his courage. He has shown as much brav- The challenges of the classic security agen- ery in negotiations as he has demonstrated da—facilitating peace between Israel and its change and the progress in the human condi- neighbors, and containing and transforming in a lifetime of heroic service on the battle- tion were profound. What had been gray now Iran and Iraq—are ones that I believe we can field. had a rainbow of color. Economic develop- The negotiations can not be a one-way meet, with unwavering vigilance and com- mentÐand the entrepreneurial spiritÐwas evi- mitment. But we also recognize that when street. The Palestinians, too, must recognize dent around every corner. The streets were that they will not get all that they want. It the time comes for that last peace treaty to be signed—if it comes—there will then be still crowded, but this time jammed with cars. is the responsibility of Yasir Arafat and the And the newspapers plastered on walls had Palestinian leadership—a responsibility they agreements between govermnents, but not necessarily peace between peoples. True acknowledge—to prevent those who would been supplanted by cell phones and laptop peace—if it is to take hold—will come about resort to violence from disrupting the peace computers with Internet access. There was an only if we apply the same courage and deter- process at this extraordinarily difficult and openness that I believed was virtually irrevers- mination to making the Middle East a more delicate time. ible, although much progress still needs to be It is a particular disappointment that stable, secure, and prosperous region. I ask us, for a moment, to lift our eyes and made. Syria, at least for now, has turned down of- look beyond the ebb and flow of daily events. Two personal stories: (a) when first in fers made in good faith in Geneva. As Israel Despite all the grave problems of the mo- China, a colleague used a Polaroid camera proceeds to withdraw from Lebanon in com- ment, all the real challenges to the prospect pliance with Resolution 425, President Assad and the Chinese people thought a miracle had for peace, let us envision the Middle East as can decide to let this happen without inci- been wrought. They had never before seen it can be ten or twenty years from now—a themselves in print. Today, Eastman Kodak dent as a down payment for peace in the fu- Middle East at peace with itself, taking full ture. Or, by continuing to allow Hezbollah to advantage of all its potential and the talents sells more film in China than in any other harass Israel as her troops withdraw and of all its people. And let us focus on the steps country in the world outside the United States; even after they withdraw, he can signal that we can take to make that vision a reality. (b) when last in China, a human rights activist he is not interested in progress. . . .’’ said to me, ``Let's keep in touch. What's your Syria may not choose to pursue peace for now. But make no mistake: Syria has no f e-mail address?'' That's progress. right to pursue a course of conflict that de- I have no doubt that commercial relations nies peace to others. The people of the Gal- AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- between China and the United StatesÐand ilee should be able to live their lives without DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT the rest of the worldÐcontributed substantially the disruption of an air-raid siren. If peace (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS to these changes in Chinese society. Mao's does not come to this area, President Assad TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- approach was wrong, and the actions, if not will bear a heavy responsibility before the PUBLIC OF CHINA the words, of subsequent leaders in Beijing entire world. have demonstrated that they know he was It is a sign of how serious matters have be- SPEECH OF come that Prime Minister Barak has decided wrong. They have opted for a movement to- to remain at home, canceling his trip to the HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE ward a market economy, with all that means United States. Ehud Barak is far away from OF NEW YORK for progress and development and, ultimately here tonight, but the message we all send to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and inevitably, various forms of freedom. him should be loud and clear: we stand by Wednesday, May 24, 2000 This view is also held by both President you in these critical days. The classic chal- Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton, by lenges of war and peace extend beyond Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, the vote this both Vice President AL GORE and Senator Bill Israel’s immediate neighborhood, to Iraq and week on whether to establish Permanent Nor- Iran. mal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China will Bradley, by both Governor George W. Bush In Iran, there is an increasing tension be- undoubtedly be the most important one we will and Sen. JOHN MCCAIN, by both Senators tween the people, who clearly want to lead take in this first year of the new millennium. I from New York and by both Senate can- normal lives, and the most extreme clerics, rise today to express my intent to vote ``yes'' didates in New York. who are bent on preserving their radical re- on granting stable trade status to China and to I believe that bringing China further into the gime, by whatever means necessary. international economic system will only accel- We see this tension playing itself out in explain, in some detail, the reasons behind my the trial of thirteen Iranian Jews in Shiraz. decision. erate these trends. And I am persuaded that Like the closure of newspapers and the as- This issue involves the economies of the these trends enhance freedoms for the Chi- sassination of dissident leaders, this trial is United States and China, and indeed the nese people which, in turn, should make Asia part of the effort to block reform in Iran. economies of nations around the world. But and the world more secure. Those conducting the trial claim that due the judgments to be made involve far more BILATERAL U.S.-CHINA TRADE process is being served, but the proceedings than economic concerns alone. What we do Looking at this purely in commercial terms, are closed to international observers and to the press. They say they have received con- this week will affect national and international it seems fairly clear that the consequences of fessions from some of the accused—but it is security. It will set the agenda for how the rejection of PNTR on U.S. businesses gen- clear that these confessions are meaningless U.S. interacts with China on such important erally would be quite severe. There is virtual and that the trials are a mockery of justice. matters as human and worker rights, the envi- unanimity in the business community that wel- We utterly and absolutely condemn these ronment, and religious freedom. And it will coming China into the WTOÐwhich will hap- show trials as an immoral and illegal abuse help to determine how both the U.S. and pen regardless of how the upcoming vote in of basic human rights. China address the rest of the world for dec- Congress goesÐand stabilizing our trading re- And let me be clear: the United States will judge Iran by its actions, not by its assur- ades to come. lations with that massive and growing market ances. EVOLUTION IN CHINA is in our economic interest. And if that were Iran is not only a conventional threat to Over the last two decades, I have been for- the only criterion on which to base our vote, our national interests, the security of Israel, tunate to witness the social and economic the decision would be easy indeed.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.024 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E853 We should also keep in mind that the vote But I also have deep respect for other labor can best advance human rights and religious is solely on the status of our trading relation- leaders who take a different view. One is both freedom for the people of China. And the ship with China. It is not a vote on whether to the former President of the U.A.W. and the Quakers have expressed their belief that nor- permit China to join the WTO. That will hap- former Ambassador to China, Leonard malization of trade with China will advance all pen regardless of how Congress votes. The Woodcock. No one would ever describe him of the basic human security concernsÐhuman agreement before us contains provisions as naive, and he was one of the most forceful rights, labor rights, arms control, and environ- which substantially open up China's market to and effective leaders the United Auto Workers mental protectionÐto which they are dedi- U.S. goods and services, but it does not open ever had. His view of the proposed trade cated. our market wider to China's exports. If we ap- agreement is that it is an imperative to ad- As we rightly criticize China for policies that prove the agreement, our business community vance our national interests. we abhor, let us also remember that she has will be able to compete on a level field with HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM done some things that are very praiseworthy European, Japanese and other exporters The leadership in Beijing, while improving as well. China is a poor nation, relatively seeking to expand their business in China. But the human condition of the Chinese people in speaking, but, if nothing else, they have found if we disapprove it, firms from elsewhere in the many ways over the past twenty years, still ways to ensure that their vast population has world will have a major leg up on American has demonstrated inadequate concern. I enough to eat. The poverty level in China is exporters, threatening our ability to participate abhor, for example, population policies which only nine percent, versus a poverty level of in the growth of the Chinese market and re- condone and sometimes even demand forced over 40% in India. Further, during the recent ducing the number of American jobs that abortions. Freedom of speech and associa- economic crisis in Asia, China stood the would otherwise be created as our trade with tion, among our most cherished treasures, are course, resisting the lure of steps which might China builds. still being developed in China. And too often, have helped their economy in the short term Even if we wanted to, we cannot build an individuals are discriminated against because (such as devaluation of their currency) but economic wall around China and one-fifth of of their religious beliefs. which would have meant much more serious the world's people. Outsiders will trade with In the 19th Century, our nation was ab- problems for the entire region in the longer China; the only question is whether and to horred, and rightly so, because of slavery. And term. Finally, China has allowed and is sup- what extent they will be Americans. I fear that subsequently, well into the 20th Century, our porting the spread of phonesÐfrom virtually opposing this agreement would be tantamount society condoned or tolerated lynchings, burn- none to about 130 million in a generationÐ to building a wall around ourselves, trying to ings, and massive racial discrimination includ- and access to the Internet for millionsÐthe deal with the world by ignoring it. Throughout ing denial of the most fundamental right, the greatest democratizing tool the world has ever the 20th Century we have seen all too often right to vote. Those policies are and were known, for it brings ideas from every corner of how ineffective such an approach can be. wrong, our nation was wrong. We were equal- the world. Clearly, the ability to communicate is a fundamental right that has grown dramati- These points were among those made just ly wrong in denying women the vote for so cally because of our twenty years of engage- last week by Federal Reserve Board Chair- long. But, fortunately, we were not ostracized ment. man Alan Greenspan when he went to the from the world community. Rather, other coun- White House to endorse approval of normal- tries dealt with us, despite our shortcomings, INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND GEOPOLITICS China is arguably the second strongest con- izing trade relations with China. and we with them, despite their failures. Our Looked at from the perspective of New York ventional military power in the world, and of nation evolved and improved, without others State, and from my role as the ranking Demo- course it is also a member of the nuclear club, seeking to impose their approaches on us. crat on the Banking Committee, the case is with a small but growing capability to deliver They engaged us, and we learned. equally strong. New York's financial services nuclear arms. China's relations with her neigh- I believe that influencing human rights in an- industry is a key source of economic growth borsÐRussia and India in particularÐbecome other country can be done far more effectively and job creationÐin the state and nationallyÐ difficult at times. And the situation concerning through engagement than through isolation. I and this agreement will be of enormous eco- Taiwan is potentially the hottest ``hot spot'' in believe that if we immerse China with Amer- nomic benefit to that industry. Asia if not the world. This is not to say that the business commu- ican people and products, it will generate We should not approve PNTR simply be- nity has been entirely right in its approach to broader freedoms in that nation. I believe that cause it might help ease tensions in Asia. But this issue. Quite the contrary. American busi- if the Chinese see and interact with Ameri- it is most appropriate to include this consider- ness leaders have almost refused to acknowl- cans, tourists and business men and women, ation in assessing PNTR. And in that light, it edge that the concerns about workers' rights, they will see what freedom brings and will de- is illuminating to look within China and see human rights, religious freedom and the envi- mand, and get, more freedoms for them- how various segments of their society view the ronment are legitimate ones. They have re- selves. move toward broader trade relations with the sisted calls for even minimal standards in We should not ignore the situation in Tibet U.S. and others. these areas. What they fail to recognize is that or the recent efforts to suppress the Falun The fact is that the hard-liners in the Chi- trade requires both capital and labor, and that Gong, And some human and religious rights nese government and military oppose or are therefore it's not inappropriate for a trade deal advocates, from China and elsewhere, think lukewarm, at best, about China joining the to address concerns of both capital and labor. that disapproval of PNTR will enhance the WTO and entering into the proposed agree- What they ignore in this situation, as they cause of freedom inside China. But there are ment with the United States. They believe that have so often here at home, is that environ- many other human and religious rights advo- taking these steps will enhance freedom inside mental degradation is a real cost of doing cates who disagree strongly. For example, the China, and in so doing dilute their power and business, just one that doesn't happen to views of Martin Lee and other human rights influence. I think they are right, and that this show up on their balance sheet. I wish that advocates in Hong Kong are particularly strik- is one more reason to engage, rather than iso- there had been greater recognition of these le- ing, to say nothing of the new democratic late. After all, the best way to defeat an gitimate concerns by the business community leaders in Taiwan, and the Dalai Lama. They enemy is not to best him on the field of battle, as this debate progressed. believe that engagement with China and ap- but to make him your friend. Disapproving JOBS AND WORKERS' RIGHTS proval of PNTR will advance the cause of PNTR will result in the hard-liners saying, My friends in the labor movement express human rights in mainland China. ``See, we told you so, America is hostile to us concerns that approving the China agreement Moreover, individuals in the United States so we must guard against her.'' We should do might mean loss of jobs in the U.S. And they who have dedicated their lives to advancing what we can to bolster those in China who also express concerns that a vote for the human rights and religious freedom for the want to establish friendly relations with the agreement might be seen as approval of some people of China support granting PNTR with rest of the world, rather than those who be- of the very serious ways in which the regime China. President Jimmy Carter argues persua- lieve that might is the only thing that matters. in China undermines workers' rights there. sively that a negative vote would deal a seri- The Taiwan situation warrants our most These are real concerns. I do not make light ous setback to further democratization, free- careful attention. The war of words between of them. The labor leaders who express them dom and human rights in China. Prominent Beijing and Taipei would lead one to think that are not alarmists; they are in the great tradi- Catholics, among them former-Member of there was little if any meaningful contact be- tion of leaders who have helped make the Congress, Father Robert F. Drinan; University tween Taiwan and the mainland. But that is United States the most productive economy in of Notre Dame President-Emeritus Father not the case. Already the amount of trade be- the world; leaders who played such a large Theodore Hesburgh; and Father Peter tween the robust economy on Taiwan and the role in bringing down communism in the Ruggere with the Maryknoll Fathers all support mainland is huge, it is growing, and the eco- former Soviet Union and eastern Europe. PNTR for China and believe it is how the U.S. nomic links grow tighter and tighter. Taiwan's

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.025 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 new leaders, proponents of freedom and cap- cause of its ``permanency'' are, in my judg- Georgetown Community's gain. Thank you, italism, realize that their relations with the ment, incorrect. Jake, for all you have done for Texas Wes- leaders in Beijing can enhance or threaten As I have reviewed this situation, I have fre- leyan and our Fort Worth community. these economic ties. And they favor PNTR. quently thought about the young people of f AVOIDING PAST MISTAKES China. A generation ago, Chinese students COMMEMORATING ASIAN PACIFIC As I have studied the situation with China, traveled to Moscow and learned the Russian AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH I have found myself reflecting more and more language and Marxist-Leninist doctrine. Now, about mistakes made by the U.S. this century. the children of these students attend univer- Almost a century ago, we made a gigantic sities in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles HON. XAVIER BECERRA mistake in not joining the League of Nations, and Buffalo and Rochester. OF CALIFORNIA and it helped lead to war with Germany. The collaboration between the school of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A half century ago, we made a gigantic mis- business at the University of Buffalo and its Thursday, May 25, 2000 take with regard to Cuba. I have concluded counterparts in two Chinese universities is a Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor that our policies in that situation were seri- dramatic example. Graduates of those pro- to join my colleagues in the Congressional ously mistaken. I believe that if we had re- grams are now a successful and influential Asian Pacific Caucus to commemorate May as sisted imposing the embargo on Cuba, Castro group of alumni inside China. I have no doubt Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. would be history and democracy would be that China benefits from this educational part- The Asian Pacific American experience dis- flourishing there as it is in almost every other nership. But I am also convinced that the plays a journey characterized by triumphs and nation of the western hemisphere. Our effort United States benefits, too. American faculty struggles. Like many groups of people who to isolate Cuba has contributed mightily to and students learn about China while they came to America from other shores, Asian Pa- keeping its economy from growing. But obvi- learn about us. And the messages of cap- cific Americans embraced the values of this ously they did not succeed in bringing about italism and freedom are spread. nation and worked to build a better life in this political change. Quite the contrary. This is but a microcosm of what engage- country while contributing to a stronger Amer- By letting a tiny but vocal minority dictate ment can mean. Look at what happened in ica. Indeed, these citizens have enriched our our Cuba policy, we missed an opportunity to Poland. Americans found ways to interact with society in virtually every field and facet. send our message of freedom to the op- people in Poland. Our labor unions supplied Today, I am pleased to recognize such no- pressed people there. We have strengthened Solidarity with computers and vast amounts of table Asian Pacific Americans as nuclear Castro, unwittingly, and put ourselves in a sit- assistance and encouragement. No one can physicist Samuel Chao Chung Ting whose uation where we have very little real influence know exactly how significant these contacts work earned him the Nobel Prize. Architects on a nation only 90 miles from our shores. were in bringing the communist regime down like I.M. Pei and Minoru Yamasaki have made We must not make the same mistakes with and setting the stage for dismemberment of enormous contributions to their profession. I a country of 1.3 billion people that we made the old Soviet empire. But what we do know extend my appreciation to athletes like Sammy with a country of 10 million people. China has is that they did play a part, and the world is Lee, Kristi Yamaguchi, Michelle Kwan, and Mi- over 20 percent of the world's population; she a better place for it. chael Chang who have represented the United is important, even vital, to world peace and My vote, Mr. Speaker, is for engagement States with inspiration and excellence. Our na- prosperity in the decades ahead. and against isolation. Our leadership in the tion has been enriched by Asian Pacific Amer- CONCLUSION world requires it. icans like these who have done so much to This agreement includes the strongest anti- f earn the applause of their fellow Americans. surge controls ever legislated. We created the As we celebrate the achievements of Asian Congressional-Executive Commission on TRIBUTE TO JAKE SCHRUM Pacific Americans, we must also remember China to oversee every aspect of human the obstacles they endured. Asian immigration rights, including worker rights. We negotiated HON. MARTIN FROST into the United States began in the mid a provision blocking imports from slave or pris- 1800's. These immigrants came to work in OF TEXAS hopes of a better life. Unfortunately, America on labor. We fought for the creation of a spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cific inventory of the rights Congress will ex- did not always extend the torch of liberty to Thursday, May 25, 2000 these immigrants. In 1882, Congress passed amine annually on behalf of the Chinese peo- the Chinese Exclusion Act prohibiting immigra- ple. This new way of keeping the spotlight on Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion from China. Further, in 1917, Congress Beijing is crucial, in my view, as we seek to honor Jake Schrum, a tremendous educator acted to prohibit immigrants from an area build on the progress of the past. who will soon be leaving his position as presi- called the Asiatic Barred Zone which included China must become part of the world com- dent of Texas Wesleyan University after a dis- most of Asia and a majority of the islands in munity, one way or another, or we will live in tinguished tenure. the Pacific Ocean. These actions displayed a more dangerous world for decades or Under Jake's stewardship, Texas Wesleyan the resistance that America showed towards longer. I think everyone involved in this debate has become a truly first-class universityÐen- Asian Americans at that time. agrees on that central point. The real question rollment has doubled, the Annual Fund and One of the most staggering reminders of the is how we can best influence continued operating budget have doubled, and the Uni- discrimination that these Americans faced is change in China. Whatever choice this Con- versity has acquired a law school that is ac- the unconscionable internment of more than gress makes, China will become a member of credited by the American Bar Association. 100,000 Japanese Americans during World the WTO and an ever more important player Jake has preformed important work in defin- War 11. Branded as disloyal to the very flag in the global economy. That will inevitably im- ing the role of the university in America's they saluted, these Americans of Japanese pact on U.S. labor and U.S. business in ways urban, multi-cultural settings. His Democracy's descent endured tremendous hardship during we cannot avoidÐonly try to shape. last Stand: The Role of the New Urban Uni- one of our nation's most trying times. History Labels help to shape the debate, of course. versity, focuses on the mission of Texas Wes- would eventually vindicate these loyal Ameri- We talk about this being a vote on Permanent leyan and similar schools in maintaining an in- cans as not even a single documented case of Normal Trade Relations with China. But is clusive learning environment and serving the sabotage or espionage was committed by an ``permanent'' the right word in a world where needs of a student body representing a broad American of Japanese ancestry during that little is permanent, where laws can change cross section of America's college students. time. Indeed, the Japanese American soldiers from year to year? I don't think so. To my In addition to his service at Texas Wes- of the 44nd combat regiment, the most deco- mind, the better words to use as a label for leyan, Jake has served on numerous business rated group of soldiers in American history, this issue would be Continuance of the Normal and community boards and educational orga- proved their devotion for this country as they Trade Relations that have existed for 20 nizations in our Fort Worth community and fought for our nation even as their own family years. After all, this year's vote would simply around the worldÐworking on educational members stood locked behind barbed wires. end what has before been an annual auto- issues in Europe, Mexico, and Canada. Jake Truly, Asian Pacific Americans of every matic sunset on normal trade relations. But it has said that his primary interest in higher stripe have proven their love for their country. would hardly prohibit Congress from re-visiting education is fostering the moral development I am privileged to represent Los Angeles, the matter next year or at any time in the fu- of students. home to the largest Asian Pacific American ture and sunsetting it with an affirmative vote, Jake will become president of Southwest population in the United States. This is a thriv- rather than by automatic operation of law. So University in Georgetown, Texas. Our loss will ing community of people who exemplify Amer- those who say this is fraught with danger be- certainly be Southwest University and the ican values and a love for our nation. That is

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.027 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E855 why it is so appropriate that we celebrate the I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the last century. The model was constructed profound contributions of Asian Pacific Ameri- this wonderful festival, and ask that we honor from the original blueprints for the ship which cans to this country. Accordingly, I stand with America's rich diversity. are still in the hands of the Omani govern- my colleagues in observing May as Asian Pa- f ment. The Sultanah has great importance for cific American Heritage month and salute this United States relations with Oman because rich and diverse community. CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOG- this ship brought the first Arab ambassador to f NIZES HELEN AND ALBERT the United States in 1840. In fact, Mr. Speak- LEVINSON er, April 13 of this year was the 160th anniver- RECOGNIZING TERRY STYLES sary of the arrival of the Sultanah in New York HON. RUSH D. HOLT harbor. HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. OF NEW JERSEY This ship is not only an important symbol of OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S.-Omani relations, but it is important for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. relations with the entire Arab world. This Thursday, May 25, 2000 Thursday, May 25, 2000 model ship was given to the United States Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- Congress by the government of Oman in 1995 Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rec- ognition of Helen and Albert Levinson of Mon- when I hosted an exhibit of Omani culture and ognize and congratulate Terry Styles for re- roe Township, who will be celebrating their history in the Rotunda of the Cannon House ceiving the Developer of the Year Award for 60th wedding anniversary this Friday. To- Office Building to mark the 25th anniversary of 2000. gether they have served on a wide variety of the ascension to the throne of Oman of His The National Association of Industrial and committees, held countless leadership posi- Office Properties presented Stiles Corporation Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Sid Al-Said. The tions in the community, and tirelessly advo- model of the Sultanah is temporarily in my of- with this award. This is a first for a developer cated the importance of public service and in South Florida. This prestigious honor, which fice, Mr. Speaker. ``giving back'' to the community. I mention this model of the Sultanah, Mr. is only given to one company each year, illus- Both Helen and Albert Levinson were born Speaker, as an introduction to remarks I wish trates the vibrant industry that entrepreneurs in the United States. Both of their fathers emi- to make today in paying tribute to His Majesty such as Terry Stiles are creating in South grated from Eastern Europe, while their moth- Sultan Qaboos of Oman. First, I want to call Florida. ers were born in the United States. They met to the attention of my colleagues the singular Stiles Corp. met the six requirements nec- in Newark, NJ, and were married in 1940. Al- honor recently bestowed on His Majesty. essary to win the award from NAIOP. The cri- bert served his country during World War II by Georgetown University presented the 25th An- teria include quality products and services, working in the Newark Shipyards. After the niversary Founders Award of the Center for civic involvement in their communities, and fi- war, he opened Levinson's Furniture in New- Contemporary Arab Studies to Sultan Qaboos nancial consistency and stability. South Florida ark, and in 1968 entered a real estate busi- in recognition of his important contribution to can use more outstanding companies such as ness specializing in commercial real estate. the establishment of the Center. In 1975, Stiles Corp. I ask the House to Join me in Albert concluded his real estate career by join- when the Center was established, the Sultan paying tribute to a great businessman. ing forces with his two sons, Robert and Marc, made one of the first grants to permit its es- f in the form of Levinson Associates. Helen re- tablishment. Five years later, he endowed the IN HONOR OF THE ELIZABETH ceived a degree in teaching from Newark Sultanate of Oman Chair in Arabic and Islamic WATERFRONT FESTIVAL State Teachers College, and began teaching Literature, and in 1993 he made a further en- primary school while raising her two young dowment by establishing a scholarship fund HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ boys. She eventually embarked on a new ca- for the Department of Arabic at the university. OF NEW JERSEY reer in social services, specializing in pediatric This is only the latest recognition of the Sul- casework. tan's role in improving relations between IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Albert and Helen moved to the Clearbrook Oman and the United States and between the Thursday, May 25, 2000 Adult Community in Monroe Township in Arab world and the United States. His commit- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 1973, and Albert served as president of that ment to better ties between our two countries to honor the Elizabeth Waterfront Festival, an community for 3 consecutive years. He was has been an important element in the friend- annual event celebrating the diversity of this then asked to join the Township Council and ship that marks our relationship with Oman. great country by bringing together Hispanic was elected for a 4-year term. Today, both Al- Mr. Speaker, the second reason I call the families from Cuba, Colombia, Honduras, bert and Helen remain active in their commu- attention of my colleagues to the activities and Peru, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, nities. At 83 years of age, Albert still comes to role of Sultan Qaboos is that this year marks Ecuador, and Mexico. work daily, and is a commissioner of the Mon- the 30th anniversary of his assumption of The festival will take place in Elizabeth, New roe Township Municipal Utility Authority. power on July 24, 1970. When he became the Jersey on May 27, 28, and 29. The expected Albert and Helen have willingly given them- new leader of Oman, he was confronted with 450,000 visitors to the festival will enjoy three selves to the community. As they plan to cele- insurgency in a country plagued by endemic days of games, rides, crafts, and traditional brate their 60th wedding anniversary tomor- disease, illiteracy, and poverty. One of the Latin music and food. row, I urge my fellow representatives to join new sultan's first measures was to abolish The Waterfront Festival celebrates the his- me in recognizing this exceptional couple. many of his father's harsh restrictions, which tory, culture, and arts of the area's Hispanic f had caused thousands of Omanis to leave the community, while also providing access to country. He offered amnesty to opponents of some of Elizabeth's fine resources. The water- CONTRIBUTION OF SULTAN the previous regime, and many of them re- front is an exceptional feature of the city and QABOOS OF OMAN TO THE DE- turned to Oman and have played critical roles a perfect place to hold a festival honoring His- VELOPMENT OF HIS COUNTRY in the economic, political, and cultural devel- panic heritage. AND TO U.S.-OMANI RELATIONS opment of the country. In addition to celebrating the heritage of Sultan Qaboos established a modern gov- other nations, this festival celebrates Amer- HON. TOM LANTOS ernment structure, launched a major develop- ica's heritage by acknowledging the contribu- OF CALIFORNIA ment program to upgrade educational and tions that made our country greatÐwe are a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health facilities, built a modern infrastructure nation of nations, and this festival is a fine ex- or roads, airports, and public utilities, and Thursday, May 25, 2000 ample of why America's collective soul lives began the development of the country's re- on in prosperous fashionÐwith this celebra- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, without doubt, sources. The results of this effort have been tion, we honor our past and embrace our fu- the most distinctive feature of my office in the dramatic. The number of schools rose from ture. Rayburn House Office Building is a model three in 1970 to more than 840 by 1993, while This celebration would not have been pos- ship. This is not just any model of a ship, it hospital and clinic beds increased during this sible without the sponsorship and support of dominates my officeÐthe ship fills one entire period from 12 to 4,355. There have been fur- the City of Elizabeth, Melly Mell Productions, wall of the office standing nine feet tall and ther substantial increases in quantity and qual- Inc., and the Elizabeth Cubanos Lions Club. stretching about 12 feet long. This ship model, ity of public services since that time. For their kind support, I extend my sincerest Mr. Speaker, is an accurate scale model of Under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos, gratitude. the ship Sultanah, a vessel built in Oman in Oman has pursued a foreign policy that has

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.030 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 contributed to stability and moderation in that and philanthropist, passed away Monday, May of Jimmy Lackey, owner of Lackey Home important part of the world. The relationship 22, at the age of 85. While Mr. Doss's passing Center in Forest, and one of the more promi- between the United States and Oman has is a loss to the community, his life was a nent Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders, and been cordial and cooperative. In an important blessing to the entire area. Exhibitors in our state. Her death was un- indicator of the warmth and importance of our Mr. Doss was raised in Weatherford and timely, and has certainly shocked and dev- relationship with Oman, President Clinton graduated from Weatherford College in 1934. astated the Forest community. stopped in Oman on his return from India ear- He spent time at the University of Texas in ``Miss Jo'' grew up in the Standing Pine lier this year and held important discussions 1936 and Harvard Graduate School of Busi- community in Leake County, and graduated with Sultan Qaboos. Agreements on security ness in 1937. from Walnut Grove High School. She grad- and economic cooperation between the United Many knew Mr. Doss through his role as a uated from Delta State University with a de- States and Oman have established a firm and successful banker. Not many realized that he gree in Elementary Education in the spring of secure basis for our relationship. worked his way up from the bottom to enjoy 1950, and shortly thereafter moved to Forest Oman has also played a positive role in en- his success. Mr. Doss joined Weatherford's where she taught in the Forest school system. couraging peace and reconciliation in the Mid- Merchants and Farmers State Bank (now She and Mr. Lackey were married in 1953, dle East. It supported the Camp David ac- Texas Bank) in 1929 as a janitor earning only and on July 12, 2000, they would have cele- cords and was one of only three Arab League $15 each month. After years of dedicated brated their 47th wedding anniversary. For states that did not break relations with Egypt service, he was chosen to serve the bank as more than 50 years, she was a resident of after the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace president from 1945±55. Forest. Treaty in 1979. Not long after the signature of Mr. Doss then left banking to pursue other ``Miss Jo'' delighted in meeting, greeting and the Oslo Accords, Israeli Prime Minister interests in homebuilding, shopping center de- helping people. That was her hallmark. That is Yitzhak Rabin and Foreign Minister Shimon velopment, and real estate investment but why the Gift and Bridal Registry Shop she op- Peres were invited to visit Oman, and the quickly returned to the bank. He served as erated in the Lackey Home Center was such country has taken a positive role as chair and Chairman of the Board for years and became a fascination and delight to her. She loved host of a Middle East working group on water Chairman Emeritus in 1998. Most recently, Mr. being with people, and offering suggestions issues. During the Gulf War, Oman assisted Doss was named ``Banker of the Year'' by the that would make their life happier and enjoy- the UN coalition effort. National Institute of Community Banking. able. Sid Salter, editor-publisher of the Scott Mr. Speaker, I want to call the attention of In addition to his successful career in the County Times, summed it up real well when my colleagues to important legal and political banking business, Mr. Doss taught accounting he said in his May 17, 2000, editorial, Jose- changes that have been taking place in Oman at his alma mater, Weatherford College. His phine Lackey, ``there are few homes in Forest under the leadership of His Majesty. In 1996 contributions of time, talent, and resources that don't have a piece of fine crystal or china with the personal involvement of the Sultan, a were responsible for the Doss Student Center, hand chosen by Jo Lackey as a gift. For rich Basic Charter was promulgated which pro- the Doss Scholarship Fund, and many other and poor alike, she gave her best advice and vides for many basic human rights, such as an initiatives. His commitment to education was treated every customer at Lackey Home Cen- independent judiciary, and freedoms of asso- demonstrated in his service as a trustee of ter as a friend.'' ciation, speech, and the press. Some of the Weatherford College and the Weatherford ``Miss Jo'' was president of the Forest Gar- enabling legislation issued under the Basic Independent School District. For 33 years, he den Club, and was a member of the Charter has been issued by the government, was on the Board of Trustees at Trinity Uni- Hontokalo Chapter of the National Society of but others still remain to be issued. versity in San Antonio. In 1976, he was the Daughters of the American Revolution. Sultan Qaboos has also taken a number of named Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the She was a member of the Forest Baptist important steps to increase the involvement Weatherford Chamber of Commerce because Church and was a substitute Sunday School and participation of the citizens of Oman in of his business success and commitment to teacher. Her love and faith in God, and the their government. In November 1991, he es- education. Lord Jesus Christ, was most evident in the tablished the Majlis ash-Shura (Council of De- In addition to his service in the education two scripture passages that were used by her liberation/Consultation), in an effort to system- community, Mr. Doss was also very involved Pastor Reverend Gordon Sansing, and her atize and broaden public participation in gov- in the Presbyterian Church. He was the third former Pastor Sonny Adkins as the text for ernment. In 1997 he established a second generation of his family to serve as a Pres- their remarks at her funeral. These passages consultative body, the Majlis al-Dawla, to fur- byterian elder in Parker County; and he held were: Psalms 71:17±18 ``O God, thou hast ther increase the accountability of the govern- many positions within the church including taught me from my youth; and hitherto have I ment to public representatives. In forthcoming moderator for the Synod of Texas of the Pres- declared thy wondrous works. Now that I am elections, sufferage has been expanded and byterian Church in the USA in 1964, first old and greyheaded, O God forsake me not, the participation of women in the political proc- president of The United Presbyterian Founda- until I have shewed thy strength unto this gen- ess significantly increased. These political in- tion Synod of the Sun, and trustee of the Na- eration, and thy power to every one that is to stitutions and the broadening of political par- tional United Presbyterian Foundation in New come'', and Proverbs 3:5±6 ``Trust in the Lord ticipation are important steps toward greater York City. with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine democracy, and I commend Sultan Qaboos for Mr. Speaker, I speak for the entire commu- own understanding. In all thy ways acknowl- taking these important steps. nity when I express our great remorse at the edge Him, and He will direct thy paths.'' Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleague to join passing of James Houston Doss, Jr. Mr. Doss Again, quoting Sid Salter, ``Josephine me in commending Sultan Qaboos and the set a standard for community activism and Barnett Lackey wasÐby every rational meas- people of Oman as we mark the thirtieth anni- professional excellence, and he will be greatly ure of mind, body and spiritÐa beautiful, ele- versary of the ascension of the Sultan to the missed. gant woman. Blessed with the beauty nature throne of Oman, and as we note Georgetown f gave her as a young woman, Josephine Lack- University's appropriate honor to him for his ey merited the still beautiful face of a faithful contribution to better understanding between HONORING THE LATE JOSEPHINE wife, devoted mother and grandmother, hard- the people of Oman and the United States. BARNETT LACKEY working business woman and dependable f friend she had earned at the age of 70 when HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING her great heart finally failed her. HONORING THE LATE JAMES OF MISSISSIPPI Our community is diminished by her passing HOUSTON DOSS, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and we willÐwith her familyÐsorely miss her.'' HON. KAY GRANGER Thursday, May 25, 2000 ``Miss Jo'' had a deep love for her family OF TEXAS Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, my heart is that included husband, Jimmy, son Jim, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heavy and saddened today at the passing of daughters Julie and Jenny along with their Mrs. Josephine Barnett Lackey, affectionately husbands, and five grandchildren. Another Thursday, May 25, 2000 known as ``Miss Jo'', who passed away unex- daughter, Joy, preceded her in death in 1996. Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- pectedly on Sunday, May 14, 2000, at the St. Without a doubt, the legacy that ``Miss Jo'' nize and remember an outstanding civic lead- Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN, after suf- would want us to remember her by is the love er of the 12th District of Texas. Mr. James fering cardiac arrest. ``Miss Jo'', a constituent she had for her Lord, her Family, her Church, Houston Doss, Jr., a great business leader of mine from Forest, Mississippi, was the wife her Friends, her Country, her State, and by all

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25MY8.002 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E857 means her love for Forest and Scott County. HONORING THE WOMEN’S DAY 2000 Transportation Institute has conducted applied She was truly a dedicated Christian lady, and COMMITTEE OF ST. ANTHONY research in all modes of transportation and a great American. I extend my heartfelt sym- BAPTIST CHURCH ‘‘STRIVING TO transferred the results to the public and private pathy to her family. Also, I want to express my BE A VIRTUOUS WOMAN’’ PROV- sectors, enhancing transportation safety, effi- appreciation, and that of all citizens of the 3rd ERBS 31:10 ciency and sustainability and I would like to district for her life of service, and contributions take this opportunity to congratulate Director to the betterment of our world. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Herbert H. Richardson and the Texas Trans- OF NEW YORK portation Institute (TTI). f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Looking back on the history of the Institute gives us an interesting perspective on how far INTRODUCTION OF ESTATE TAX Thursday, May 25, 2000 we've come in terms of transportation and RELIEF LEGISLATION Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to technological advances. I was interested to honor the Women's Day 2000 Committee of note that some of the earliest safety research St. Anthony Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New performed by TTI was to develop safer road- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE York. On Sunday, May 28, 2000, the Women's side structures, including breakaway supports Department of St. Anthony will celebrate their OF NORTH CAROLINA and impact attenuation systems. One of the annual Women's Day. first real-world tests of a breakaway sign oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To celebrate the first Women's Day of the curred in my congressional district in Sep- new Millennium, the theme of the event will be tember 1965 when a driver lost control of his Thursday, May 25, 2000 ``Striving to be a Virtuous Woman,'' which is vehicle and skidded into an ``EXIT'' sign on Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud taken from scripture, Proverbs 31:10. The task IH±10 near Beaumont. Less than 24 hours be- today to introduce legislation to provide signifi- of being virtuous is not easy to accomplish, fore the accident, the local THD maintenance cant and much needed relief to those who in- but it is attainable. The woman of Proverbs 31 force had placed the TTI-designed slip base herit family farms and family-owned small had it all. She had excellence, greatness, the and hinge sign support in place of the old businesses. The current estate tax dramati- favor of God, love and honor, the law of kind- fixed one. In this accident, the driver and pas- cally reduces any legacy a parent wishes to ness in tongue, morality and character. All of senger escaped uninjured, and the vehicle leave to his or her children. Often, inheritors these amazing attributes are the result of a sustained only minor damage. Less than a are forced to sell crucial assets of a business God-centered life. year earlier, a driver hit the same sign, then or farm in order to pay this federal tax. This Mr. Speaker, the reference to the Virtuous mounted on a standard base, and was killed. greatly discourages the next generation from Woman in the scriptures is fine and appro- Today, highway safety is still an issue of major continuing the family business or life on the priate for this inaugural Women's Day celebra- concern and I am pleased that TTI has contin- farm. tion of this new Millennium. I know the ladies ued to develop technological advances, such of St. Anthony well, and I can say without hes- as the ADIEM crash cushion, to make our na- I hear all the time from parents who fear itation, in the tradition of the late First Lady, tion's roads and highways safer. I am certain that they will not be able to pass their oper- Sister Grace McCollum, that every one of that there are many Americans who owe their ations onto their sons and daughters because them exemplifies excellence in leadership, lives to the development of this technology, of the steep tax due upon their death. Due to spiritual integrity, high moral and ethical stand- which is now in use in nearly 40 states. Dr. inherent value of business or farm equipment, ards. They truly are made in the image of the Richardson and the Institute can certainly be property and other assets, an estate of a fam- Virtuous Woman. proud of the work. ily-run businessÐas many farms areÐcan While space will not allow me to name each In the 1950's, Dean of the College of Engi- quickly and greatly surpass the current ex- of these remarkable women individually, I do neering, Fred Benson was quoted in the Daily emption of $1.3 million. To me, it is absolutely want to pay special tribute here to Rev. Dr. Eagle as saying ``The Institute intends to as- unfair that people who work all their lives to Carrie Johnson, Rev. Renee Washington and semble a group of men at this college with a build a business can have it snatched away Rev. Barbara Williams Norman, the eloquent thorough knowledge of all types of transpor- from their families by Uncle Sam after they and passionate guest speakers at the celebra- tation. These men . . . will provide a forum for die. According to the Congressional Research tion. analyzing and discussing problems [and] will Service, more than 70 percent of family busi- Mr. Speaker, I'd also like to recognize the outline and guide our research program and nesses do not survive the second generation, Chairperson, Sister Elizabeth King-Atwood provide high level education to mature stu- and 87 percent are not passed onto a third and Co-Chairperson, Sister Alisa Parris, as dents with an interest in transportation.'' Given generation. well as Captains of the Women's Day 2000 the fact that TTI employs about 570 peopleÐ Our economy is currently experiencing the Committee: Sister Tiffany Hiers; Sister 275 professionals, 105 support staff and 190 largest peacetime expansion in our nation's Wilhelmena Lewis; Sister Deidre Lewis; Dea- students, divided about evenly between grad- history. We are constantly reminded that small coness Enid Hinds-Robinson; Sister uate and undergraduate students, is home to business has been the engine of this growth. Earnestine Frazier; Sister Penny Lilley; Sister four National Research Clearinghouses and Why can't the fruits of this prosperity be Alma Reedy-Dorsey; Sister Carolyn Vails; Sis- eight National Research Centers, and has passed to the next generation? Because of a ter Clara Martin, and Sister Clara Hayes. urban laboratories in every major metropolitan tax code which has not kept up with the rate Finally, Mr. Speaker, I'd like to recognize area in the state, I am certain that Dr. Benson of economic growth in America. Rev. Theresa Moon, Chaplain; Evangelist would indeed be very proud of the men and My bill would increase the current estate tax Mary Harden; Evangelist Eva Wise; Mother women of TTI and their many accomplish- exemption for family-owned businesses from Lucille Norman; Mother Lillian Carter-Wilson; ments. Congratulations and best wishes for $1.3 million to $4 million over the next five Mother Selma Alexander, and Mother Beatrice the next 50 years. years and then index the exemption to infla- Brockington. These women, and the many I f could not name here, deserve our recognition tion. I know that this is not as far as some of HONORING ELIAS KARMON my colleagues would like to go. However, I and praise. believe reducing estate taxes in this way f stands a better chance of becoming law than HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL HONORING THE TEXAS OF NEW YORK repealing the tax altogether. Frankly, I'd rather TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE get some estate tax relief enacted as opposed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to getting nothing accomplished. HON. NICK LAMPSON Thursday, May 25, 2000 Our families deserve to see the fruits of OF TEXAS Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak their labor passed on to the next generation, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about Elias Karmon, who is being honored to- and reducing the burden of estate taxes is night at a testimonial dinner celebrating his something that we absolutely must accom- Thursday, May 25, 2000 90th year. To read what he has done is to plish. I hope my colleagues will join me in sup- Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, it has recently wonder if anybody else did anything. porting this approach to estate tax relief. Let's come to my attention that this year, the Texas He has generously given of his considerable get something done on this issue rather than Transportation Institute will mark a historic oc- talents to virtually every worthy cause and in- grandstand and obtain nothing. casion. For more than 50 years, the Texas dividual. In 1943 he successfully fought the

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.035 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 extradition of a young African American to harbor for trading in over-the-counter deriva- formal lines of communication with their for- North Carolina. He has been named an hon- tives. So that the agency would have more eign counterparts to prepare for coordinated orary Puerto Rican, by the Board of Directors flexibility in addressing the swap situation and responses to cross-border crises. Already they of the Puerto Rican Day Parade, is a charter other situations, the Congress in 1992 granted serve as members of the International Organi- member and founder of the Bronx Urban the CFTC the authority to issue exemptions zation of Securities Commissions, which has League, and a life member of the Zionist Or- from the CEA to contracts that meet specified facilitated much of this progress and served as ganization of America. conditions. The CFTC has used that authority a tool for its member nations to become famil- He has been honored by, among too many to exempt swaps (and other OTC derivatives), iar with the regulatory systems that exist. others to mention, the Bronx Council of hybrid securities, and certain energy contracts Our recent history has shown us that manu- churches, the National Conference of Chris- from CEA regulation. In spite of these actions, facturing capacity moves easily offshore. The tians and Jews, the Bronx Boys and Girls an element of legal uncertainty remains re- manufacturing capacity of financial contractsÐ Club, the American Red Cross, the Bronx garding these products. capitalÐmoves across borders with much YMCA, and the Albert Einstein College of Mr. Speaker, this Congress has recognized greater ease in search of the lowest cost in- Medicine (which he helped to found). that the financial services industry is changing vestment environment. By encouraging contin- He has organized fund raisers for many rapidly. We face this reality very clearly in the ued international discussions regarding regu- worthy organizations. He helped to found the derivatives world. During a recent speech be- latory standards, we can encourage the elimi- South Bronx Board of Trade, aiding minority fore the International Organization of Securi- nation of artificial distortions that threaten the businesses in particular, and was four-time ties Commissions, CFTC Chairman William J. competitiveness of our futures exchanges and president of the Bronx Chamber of Com- Rainer pointed out that only two new ex- other financial institutions. As we develop CEA merce. If that wasn't enough, he is probably changes sought CFTC approval between 1986 improvements, we should do all we can to fa- the only man to have a housing development, and 1997, while in the last six months the cilitate international coordination and harmoni- a gym and a swimming pool named after him. CFTC has become aware of numerous elec- zation. tronic exchanges that may soon seek the Elias Karmon's accomplishments would Mr. Speaker, in the weeks ahead I trust that agency's approval. Technological advances scare lesser people. Even in his 90th year, he all interested members of the public will take are greatly complicating our task of keeping is not slowing down, for which we all give the opportunity to closely examine the bill Mr. thanks. I want to thank him for the many out- our regulatory systems up to date. Mr. Speaker, financial capital flows across EWING introduces today. I am particularly standing and wonderful things he has done for hopeful that the markets' end-usersÐincluding the Bronx and its people and wish him many international boundaries today with an ease that was unimaginable only ten years ago. As agricultural producers and merchants, energy more years. producers, and investorsÐwill pay close atten- f our commercial world continues to shrink in this manner, we see ever more clearly how tion and provide detailed comments regarding REAUTHORIZING AND REFORMING vulnerable our industries can be to outside their view of the challenge of achieving appro- THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT competition if we hamper them with unreason- priate regulation of derivatives markets. I look able or inappropriate regulation. forward to assimilating those views and to HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM Mr. Speaker, these changes and trends working closely with Chairman EWING, with the challenge the Agriculture CommitteeÐworking Subcommittee Ranking Member, Mr. CONDIT, OF TEXAS together with the Banking and Commerce and others on the Agriculture Committee and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CommitteesÐto again update the CEA. Chair- other committees in this effort. Thursday, May 25, 2000 man EWING has vigorously engaged all seg- f Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, today our ments of this industry in an effort to discover colleague from Illinois, Mr. EWING, who chairs what improvements need to be made. Thanks HONORING KAY McMANUS the Subcommittee on Risk Management, Re- to his effort, the task has been clarified and search, and Specialty Crops of the Committee we are poised to proceed ahead on legislation on Agriculture, is introducing a bill to begin the that meets these objectives: HON. JAY INSLEE process of reauthorizing and reforming the Provides full legal certainty to the OTC de- OF WASHINGTON Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). rivatives industry so that the rules of com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, the CEA is the primary statute merce will be clear. Modernizes our scheme for the regulation of Thursday, May 25, 2000 providing for the regulation of futures and fu- trading that occurs on exchanges. tures options trading in the United States. Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Eliminates statutory barriers to trading prod- the outstanding achievement of Kay While its provisions are founded in legislation ucts that can be useful to the management of adopted by Congress in the 1920s, the Act McManus, one of the many constituents who financial risk. distinguishes my Congressional District. has been modified repeatedly over the years Mr. Speaker, I support Chairman EWING's in response to changing market conditions. effort and am committed to participating along- Kay works tirelessly to ensure that the chil- We have changed the Act to cover metals and side with him. I share his goals and know that dren in our schools receive the nutrition they energy products, to cover trading in foreign we can find common ground on how they can need to pay attention in class, participate in currencies, to cover bonds and stock indexes, be achieved. Important components of the leg- after school activities and do all of the things and to permit trading in options on futures. islation he introduces today are the result of that young adults need to do to grow into Each innovation that the market has brought very productive industry discussions and I be- thoughtful adults. We know that when a child forward presented challenges to Congress and lieve they will lay an excellent foundation for receives a good breakfast he or she performs to regulators. Along with the increase in con- modernization of the CEA. Along with industry at a higher level. Hungry children have more tracts traded, total volume of trading in deriva- representatives, the several regulators in- respiratory illnesses and are absent from tives has grown vigorously and consistently volved are engaged in cooperative discus- school more often than children who are well over recent decades. sionsÐa condition that has often been lacking fed. Many children receive two out of their In particular, over the last 15 years is the in past modernization effortsÐand stand to be three meals at schoolÐand it is critical that market in over-the-counter derivatives such as extremely helpful in resolving these tasks. nutritional choices are available to them. Kay's swaps and forward rate agreements has in- Mr. Speaker, while domestic modernization work is making that possible. creased tremendously. Because these prod- of financial contract regulation is an important The American School Food Service Asso- ucts have economic characteristics so similar goal I will also work to develop provisions that ciation recently recognized Kay's hard work by to exchange-traded futures contracts, a legal promote the goal of international harmoni- naming her the ``Outstanding Director of the debate has taken place over whether or not zation of regulatory standards. The Bank for Year.'' This is the first time that this award has they are in fact covered under the CEA. The International Settlements (BIS) has dem- ever been given. It will be bestowed annually Commodity Futures Trading Commission onstrated in recent years that a great deal of on a Food Service director whose work serves (CFTC) has generally found that these prod- coordination can be achieved. In particular, as a model for Food Service programs across ucts are not appropriately regulated as futures the BIS has devised uniform capital standards the country. Future recipients of this award contracts and has used powers at its disposal that have been widely adopted by bank regu- have a tough act to follow. I am proud to rep- to settle that question to the extent possible. lators of the major industrialized nations. resent a district that has so many dedicated, In 1989, the Commission issued the ``Swaps Securities and futures regulators have also committed individuals. Kay, thank you for mak- Policy Statement'' laying out in essence a safe made great strides in recent years in creating ing America a better place.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.039 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E859 WE THE PEOPLE . . . THE our nation's well-being. With the advent of a INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMU- CITIZENS AND THE CONSTITUTION new economy, it is especially appropriate to NITY PROTECTION FROM FIRE- talk about how high-risk, fast-growing entre- ARMS GIVEAWAYS ACT HON. DIANA DeGETTE preneurial firms are creating jobs and unprec- OF COLORADO edented economic growth across the country. HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Our challenge is to spread the word across OF NEW YORK Thursday, May 25, 2000 the country that we must do more to support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and strengthen risk taking entrepreneurs in Mr. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Thursday, May 25, 2000 nize the We the People. . . . The Citizen and both big cities and small towns. In so doing, Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, last year, the the Constitution program, and applaud the out- we will ensure that ever-accelerating global House of Representatives failed to consider standing East High School students that came change remains our country's ally. Then we reasonable gun control and safety measures to Washington, DC, after winning the state will continue to bring the benefits of our entre- as part of legislation to combat crime. Despite competition and went on to win an Honorable preneurial economy home to every community the support of a majority of the House for rea- Mention as one of the top ten finalists in the in America. sonable measures, the Republican leadership national finals. These young scholars have has consistently refused to debate the numer- f worked diligently to make it to the finals and ous gun proposals introduced in the House. their hard work has gained them a deep Common sense gun control measures such IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT as a three business day waiting period for knowledge and understanding of the funda- OF REV. ROBERT T. STROMMEN mental principles and values of our constitu- background checks, closing the gun show tional democracy. loophole, requiring gun locks to be sold with The names of the students are: Adrienne HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH firearms, and a ban on the importation of large Cassart, Emma Douglas, Kelly Durcan, Jill capacity ammunition clips are all reasonable OF OHIO Friedman, Aaron Goldhammer, Jessica Har- approaches to gun control and safety. How- vey, Elizabeth Hultin, Matt Johnson, Casey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever, more can and must be done. That is why I am being joined by Represent- Madison, Merrin McCabe, Emily Olson, Joe Thursday, May 25, 2000 Pallett, Elisha Roberts, Evan Samples, Erica atives TOM CAMPBELL, GREG MEEKS, BARBARA LEE, NEIL ABERCROMBIE, ELIOT ENGEL, SHEILA Simms and Grant Wylie. Additionally, I would Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I honor JACKSON-LEE, GRACE NAPOLITANO, JAN like to commend their teacher Edna Sutton the Rev. Robert T. Strommen on the occasion SCHAKOWSKY and LOUIS GUTIERREZ in intro- who deserves much of the credit for the suc- of his retirement after 41 years of ministry. ducing bipartisan legislation, the ``Community cess of this great team and recognize the Dis- Mr. Strommen graduated from Princeton Protection from Firearms Giveaways Act,'' to trict Coordinator, Loyal Darr, and the State University in 1956, then went on to earn a close yet another dangerous loophole in Fed- Coordinator, Barbara Miller. master's of divinity from Union Theological eral gun control laws. The We the People. . . . The Citizen and Seminary in New York City. He was ordained As unbelievable as it may sound, our cur- the Constitution program is the most extensive in 1959, and served as pastor of St. John's rent gun control laws allow criminals to win educational program in the country developed United Church of Christ in Larimer, Pennsyl- guns at raffles without having to go through a specifically to educate young people about the vania for the next 7 years. in 1967, Reverend criminal background check. This must be Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The three- Strommen was called to Philadelphia, where stopped. day national competition is modeled after he served as Minister of Metropolitan Mission Our legislation will amend U.S. law to re- hearings in the United States Congress. for the United Church of Christ. quire winners in a lottery where a firearm is These hearings consist of oral presentations Throughout his many years of faithful serv- the prize to pass a background check at a li- by the students acting as constitutional ex- ice, Reverend Strommen has been active in censed gun dealership. The gun dealership perts before a ``congressional committee'' community affairs. He received an award from may charge a reasonable fee as prescribed made up of a panel of judges acting as Mem- the Greenburg-Jeanette Chapter of the under current law for this service. Additionally, bers. The student testimony is followed by a NAACP for his services. In Philadelphia he the Community Protection from Firearms Give- period of questioning during which the judges worked with leaders of inner city congrega- aways Act has a carve out exempting the probe students for their depth of under- tions and developed Conference urban strat- background check if the lottery winner has a standing and ability to apply their constitutional egy. He also worked with the Philadelphia current gun owners permit, or if the check knowledge. Welfare Rights Organization, the Action Alli- takes more than 5 business days. I know first hand how well this program ance of Senior Citizens, and other community Mr. Speaker, I believe we can all agree that works because I was a volunteer coach for action groups. giving away guns as prizes poses a serious years at a high school back in my district in danger to our communities. Requiring a back- Denver, whose students have done extraor- Reverend Strommen began working with the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries ground check on a lottery winner if a firearm dinarily well in the We the People. . . . com- is the prize is sensible and should be required petitions over the last decade. East High in 1976, serving as secretary for Social and Urban Concerns. He was very involved in under Federal law. School has been among the top ten finalists Our communities deserve to be protected issues related to health and welfare and also most years since they have competed, and from criminals with easy access to guns. coordinated the Board for Homeland Min- they won the competition in 1992. While gun safety measures will not stop vio- Once again, I commend the East team for istries' Minister of Metropolitan Mission pro- lent crime, it must be a key component of any winning the state competition and winning gram. In 1987, Mr. Strommen developed a anti-crime strategy addressed by Congress. Honorable Mention as one of the top 10 final- program for training for mission outreach with I would urge my colleagues to cosponsor ists in the national finals. local churches. this important legislation. f Since September, 1988, Reverend H.R.— Strommen has served as association minister CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of the Western Reserve Association of the resentatives of the United States of America in WEEK Ohio Conference. He continues to be involved Congress assembled, ´ in urban issues, and has served on the steer- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA ing committee of the Jobs with Justice coali- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Community OF TEXAS tion in Cleveland. Protection from Firearms’ Giveaways Act’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF BRADY LAW TO FIREARMS Reverend Strommen has been a dedicated WON IN LOTTERIES. Thursday, May 25, 2000 advocate for the working person's right to be (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 922 of title 18, Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise as a treated with dignity and justice. He has set an United States Code, is amended by inserting member of the House Committee on Small example for us all with his tireless and ener- after subsection (y) the following: getic work in defense of workers' rights. ‘‘(z)(1) It shall be unlawful for an indi- Business and a former small business owner vidual who is not a licensed importer, li- in celebration of the 37th annual Small Busi- My fellow colleagues, please join with me censed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to ness Week. on the occasion of his retirement in honoring transfer a firearm won in a lottery (as de- What better time to recognize America's the Rev. Robert T. Strommen for his dedica- fined in section 1307(d)) to the winner, un- small businesses and their vital contribution to tion, faith, and commitment. less—

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.042 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 ‘‘(A) a licensed dealer contacts the na- THE PUTIN PATH: ARE HUMAN tifications'' for this raid. Moreover, he provided tional instant criminal background check RIGHTS IN RETREAT? extensive information on several other less- system established under section 103 of the publicized examples of violence and intimida- Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act; ‘‘(B)(i) the system provides the licensee HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH tion toward media outlets and journalists with a unique identification number; or OF NEW JERSEY throughout Russia. ‘‘(ii) 5 business days (meaning a day on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General William Odom, former director of the National Security Agency, and a man of which State offices are open) have elapsed Thursday, May 25, 2000 since the licensee contacted the system, and exceptional expertise in things Soviet and the system has not notified the licensee that Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, two Russian, noted that Russia is a ``weak state'' the receipt of a firearm by the winner would days ago, the Commission on Security and and suffers from a lack of institutions capable violate subsection (g) or (n) of this section; Cooperation in Europe, which I am honored to of providing the level of civil society and eco- and chairman, held a hearing entitled ``The Putin nomic development that we had hoped would ‘‘(C) the individual and the licensee have Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat?'' I was verified the identity of the winner by exam- follow after the collapse of the Soviet Union. ining a valid identification document (as de- pleased to be joined on the dais by my col- General Odom also suggested that the United fined in section 1028(d)(2) of this title) of the leagues on the Commission, Co-Chairman States should not treat Russia as a major winner containing a photograph of the win- Senator BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL, Senator power, or think that much of Russia's internal ner. TIM HUTCHINSON, Ranking House Member problems can be solved by ``ventriloquism'' ‘‘(2) The rules of paragraphs (2), (3)(A), (4), Representative STENY HOYER, and Represent- from the West. (5), and (6) of section 922(t) shall apply to a ative MATT SALMON. Professor Georgi Derluguian of North- firearm transfer assisted by a licensee under As part of the hearing, the Commission had western University asserted that President this subsection in the same manner in which also planned to feature a video-conference Putin is the product of the KGB network that the rules apply to a firearm transfer made by with Moscow-based Radio Liberty journalist the licensee.’’. survived the collapse of the Soviet Union. In (b) PENALTIES.—Section 924(a)(5) of such Andrei Babitsky. As Members are aware, Mr. order to seek a distraction from the Chechen title is amended by striking ‘‘or (t)’’ and in- Babitsky was arrested by Russian authorities quagmire, suggested Professor Derluguian, serting ‘‘, (t), or (z)’’. for allegedly ``participating in an armed forma- Putin will most likely launch a massive anti- tion,'' as a result of his reporting from be- crime campaign. I would note that when Yuri f sieged Grozny last year. Subsequently, as a Andropov and his KGB began to assume civilian, Babitsky was ``exchanged'' to power in the twilight of the Brezhnev regime, TRAGEDY AT THE LOWE’S MOTOR Chechen forces in return for certain captured part of the crackdown on political dissent at SPEEDWAY IN CONCORD, NC Russian military personnel, and is not per- that time was under the guise of cracking mitted to leave Moscow. Unfortunately, tech- down on corruption. HON. ROBIN HAYES nical problems precluded the possibility of the Ms. Rachel Denber, Deputy Director for Eu- OF NORTH CAROLINA videoconference, but Mr. Babitsky provided a rope and Central Asia at Human Rights IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES written statement for the hearing record. Mr. Watch, testified that in Grozny, ``the graffiti on Thursday, May 25, 2000 Babitsky was recently awarded the OSCE Par- the walls reads `Welcome to Hell Part Two.' liamentary Assembly's prize for journalism, The bombing campaign has turned many parts Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for and as head of the U.S. Delegation to the of Chechnya into a wasteland even the most millions of Americans who were relieved to OSCE PA, I hope that he will be able to at- experienced war reporters we, have spoken to learn that no fatalities were suffered in the tend the award ceremony at the Assembly's told us they have never seen anything in their tragic accident that occurred in my hometown annual meeting in Bucharest this July. careers like the destruction of the capital of Concord, NC this past weekend. As many Tuesday's hearing was one of a series of Grozny.'' Ms. Denber also described summary of you know, a pedestrian bridge at the hearings the Commission has held to examine executions of civilians, including the death of Lowe's Motor Speedway collapsed injuring human rights issues in the States of the Orga- three generations of one family shot to death 107 people last Saturday night after the nization for Security and Cooperation in Eu- in the yard of their own home. NASCAR Winston stock car race. In time, I rope. The mandate of the Commission is to One of the brighter aspects of civil society hope that investigators will determine the monitor and encourage compliance with the under President Yeltsin was the expansion of cause of the accident. Today, however, I want provisions of the Helsinki Accords and succes- NGO activity. However, Professor Sarah to recognize the men and women who pro- sive documents of the OSCE. Mendelson of the Fletcher School of Diplo- vided emergency response to the accident As I have noted on previous occasions, macy and Law at Tufts University noted that and prevented what could have been a sub- Russia is no longer the dictatorial, closed soci- there is in Russia today ``an atmosphere that stantial loss of life. ety that it was during the Soviet period, and is hostile to civil rights activists, and in fact, Unfortunately, two individuals remain in crit- certainly there are countries around the world anyone with opinions that differ from the ical condition, and I know you will join me in where human rights are in much more perilous Kremlin's. While ``the treatment of Andrei praying for their swift recovery. But amazingly, straits. I have yet to hear of a working church Babitsky in January and February was shock- the other 105 individuals treated for injury are in Russia being destroyed by bulldozers and ing and disturbing, and the FSB raid on in stable condition or have already been re- wrecking cranes, as was the case last Novem- MediaMost in May was brazen,'' she testified, leased from the hospital. Mr. Speaker, this ber in Turkmenistan. And we know that in this is ``part of a larger pattern of harassment kind of emergency medical response speaks China religious believers of many faiths are that has grown steadily worse over the last volumes about the quality of our professionals thrown in jail for simply desiring to worship year and a half.'' who represent the EMS and law enforcement. without government interference. In this connection, I would like to point out Doctors, nurses and medics from the greater Indeed, under the administration of Presi- another proposal made by Professor Charlotte area have not treated this many dent Yeltsin, human rights activists were able Mendelson in her testimony. She suggested people from one serious accident in recent to achieve significant gains in making respect that President Clinton, while in Moscow next memory. And yet their rapid, on-site medical for human rights, if not a standard, at least a month at the Summit with President Putin, attention to the victims of this catastrophe consideration in public policy. There is growing should meet with activists who are promoting demonstrated a superior degree of preparation concern, however, that Russia's development human rights and democracy in Russia today. and training. in the area of human rights is taking a turn for This gesture, she notes, ``would send a signal Most of our local medical facilities were rep- the worse under recently-elected President not only to those in Russia who care about resented in this miraculous effort. We in North Vladimir Putin. democracy but to those in Russia who do Carolina owe a debt of gratitude to the fine The testimony of Igor Malashenko, First not.'' I believe this idea is right on target. In staffs of Rowan Regional Medical Center, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of fact, Mr. HOYER and I have written to the Carolinas Medical Center, the University Hos- Media-Most and President of NTV, summa- President noting that this year is the twenty- pital and Presbyterian Hospital. In particular, rized how their offices were the target of the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize NorthEast infamous raid by government agents on May Accords. We have encouraged the President Medical Center in Concord. It is my under- 11 last. Mr. Malashenko described how the to meet with the surviving veterans of the So- standing that under the leadership of my friend agents carted away documents, tapes, com- viet-era human rights struggle, and with their Larry Hinsdale NorthEast's handling of this puter discs and equipment, and subsequently contemporary colleagues, in both Moscow and major emergency was flawless. issued ``contradictory and unsatisfactory jus- in Kyiv, where the President plans to meet

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.020 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E861 with President Kuchma following his Moscow Second, we expect the United Nations to union, they in fact can be jailed and sent to visit. move swiftly in conjunction with the Lebanese prison. Mr. Jingfheng in fact was sentenced to I hope that President Clinton will take this government to assert control over southern a 13-year prison termÐand he is not alone. advice, as I believe such a gesture would give Lebanon. In addition to a deplorable record on human new impetus to the struggle for human rights Third, we expect Hezbollah and other rights, the Chinese people have limited free- and democracy in two pivotal nations of the groups in southern Lebanon to be disarmed in dom to assemble, limited freedom to express international community. order to prevent terrorist activities originating and practice their religious beliefs and there is In closing, I would call attention to a resolu- from that area against the State of Israel and limited freedom of the press. tion to be introduced by our colleague Mr. its people. I do not believe that United States firms are LANTOS and House International Affairs Com- Fourth, we expect the Syrian government to creating new markets in ChinaÐor new oppor- mittee Chairman BEN GILMAN, regarding the follow Israel's lead and remove its own forces tunities for Chinese workers. Instead, I believe issue of free media in Russia. I am pleased to from Lebanese territory. they are creating new maquiladoras where join as an original cosponsor of this resolution, And finally, we expect all parties to use this products will be made for slave wages in hor- which among other provisions, calls upon the historic opportunity to resume negotiations rible working conditions that will be sold to our President, the Secretary of State, and other aimed toward a comprehensive peace for all consumers here in the United States for huge officials and agencies of the United States of the people of the Middle East. profits. Government to emphasize to Russian govern- Israel has shown today that it canÐand This is not the time to throw in the towel ment officials our concern and preoccupation willÐtake risks for peace. America stands by and grant permanent trading status to China. that official pressures against the independent Israel in its courageous action, and shares its We should hold firm and review our trading re- media are incompatible with democratic commitment to peace in the region. I call on lationship with China on an annual basis. norms. I am pleased to co-sponsor this resolu- Israel's neighbors to demonstrate similar com- Mr. Speaker, for the above reasons, I tion, I hope my colleagues will join us, and I mitments in the days and weeks ahead. strongly oppose PNTR and ask my colleagues hope that President Clinton will heed this call f to join me in voting ``no.'' when he meets with President Putin in Mos- f cow next month. AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- f DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT INTRODUCTION OF TUBEROUS (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS SCLEROSIS AWARENESS RESO- COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- LUTION PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN PUBLIC OF CHINA LEBANON SPEECH OF HON. SUE W. KELLY OF NEW YORK SPEECH OF HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT OF ILLINOIS Thursday, May 25, 2000 OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 troduce the Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Resolution. Tuberous Sclerosis is a common Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud strong opposition to passage of the PNTR bill genetic disorder that remains poorly under- to be an original cosponsor of this resolution, before the House of Representatives today. stood. Even though 1,000,000 people world- and I rise today in strong support of its adop- Passage of this legislation would recognize wide are affected with the disease, few are tion. China as a permanent trading partner as op- even aware of it. Earlier this week, the Israeli government posed to reviewing our trade relationship with Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic disorder completed a courageous and historic act. It re- China on an annual basis. that causes benign tumors to form in any of moved the last of its military forces from The key word in this debate is permanent. the vital organsÐincluding the brain, eyes, southern Lebanon, in compliance with United Why would the United States want to move heart, kidneys, and skin. It is often first recog- Nations Security Council Resolution 425. This from an annual review process to recognizing nized because of epileptic seizures and/or act was inspired and led by Prime Minister China as a permanent trading partner? China varying degrees of developmental delay. But, Ehud Barak, whose strategic vision has once continues to make the world a more dan- too often Tuberous Sclerosis goes undetected again opened up new opportunities for a com- gerous place by its cooperation with rogue or is misdiagnosed because its symptoms are prehensive peace in the region. states and China's ongoing proliferation of similar to those of more well-known diseases, With this act, Israel has taken a brave step weapons of mass destruction. such as epilepsy or autism. However, more forward in the interest of peace for its people Normally, individuals and countries are re- recognition and early diagnosis is desperately and its neighbors. It is now incumbent upon warded because of their improvements or needed. Infants and children too often spend other parties in the region to follow Israel's achievements. In this case, we would be rec- their lives being misdiagnosed, possibly lead- lead, and to take the commensurate steps ognizing a country that has violated every sin- ing to irreparable brain damage, kidney failure, called for in U.N. Resolution 425 to further en- gle trade agreement that they have signed and even premature death. With a variety of hance security in the region. In addition to with the United States. While proponents of treatments currently available to ease symp- calling for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, this legislation may be correct in asserting that toms and improve the quality of life for people the U.N. resolution demands ``strict respect for corporate America and our economy might with Tuberous Sclerosis, diagnosis is critical. the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political benefit from this agreement, what message Mr. Speaker, as May is Tuberous Sclerosis independence of Lebanon within its inter- are we sending to the Chinese government, Month, I urge my colleagues to join me in nationally recognized boundaries.'' It also es- Chinese workers and the rest of the world. bringing awareness to a devastating disease tablishes and directs a United Nations forceÐ Permanent recognition of China would tell that affects at least one child born each day. known as UNIFILÐto work with the Lebanese the Chinese government and the rest of the By helping America to learn about and under- government to restore its effective authority in world that when it comes to corporate profits stand Tuberous Sclerosis, we will help to im- southern Lebanon. and the almighty dollar the United States will prove the quality of life for many children. H. Con. Res. 331 addresses each element throw in the towel on the very issues that the f of U.N. Security Council Resolution 425, and American people and our country have stood calls for swift action by Israel's neighbors to for from the beginning. This is of course not to HONORING HEAR O’ISRAEL demonstrate their own commitment to the mention the tens of thousands of jobs that will terms of the U.N. resolution and to peace in be lost in the United States as a result of this HON. KEN BENTSEN the region. With adoption of this resolution, the agreement. OF TEXAS House of Representatives will make clear The Chinese government continues to sit by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what we expect to occur, now that Israel has idly while workers are paid 25 cents an hour, withdrawn from Lebanon: forced to work 12 to 14 hour days and are Thursday, May 25, 2000 First, we expect the United Nations to swiftly forced to work 7 days a week. Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- verify and endorse Israel's withdrawal, in full If a person is as bold as Zhang Jingfheng nize a valued organization within the Houston compliance with U.N. Resolution 425. and attempts to organize employees into a community, Hear O'Israel, which is sponsoring

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.048 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 Listen to the Cries of the Children National over 200 homes and over 44,000 acres of ple in the state. The Director will interface di- Campaign 2000. Hear O'Israel International, land. Although now under control, the fire con- rectly and often with state officials, local gov- Inc. developed the campaign to strengthen the tinues to burn today. ernment and concerned citizens. The Director unity of families and enhance public aware- The legislation titled ``The Cerro Grande will be accountable for what happens in the ness of the negative effects that alcohol and Compensation Act'' would expeditiously com- forest of the respective states. No longer drug abuse, family violence, child abuse, and pensate those individuals who have suffered would the USFS be able to hide in their re- gang activity have on children and their fami- losses as a direct result of this fire. Specifi- gional offices. No longer would they be able to lies across Houston. cally, this bill would compensate individuals, ignore problems in the respective states. The Mr. Speaker, the following resolution ap- businesses, homes, public buildings, and Na- BLM manages more land than the USFS. The proved May 11th by the Mayor and Houston tive American tribes for personal injuries and BLM planning program has been a model of City Council demonstrates the high regard for property losses sustained as a result of this unbridled success when compared to the dis- Hear O'Israel in our community. tragedy. astrous Forest Service process. Part of the [From the Hear O’Israel International, May This legislation is only a first step in an at- reason for this success is having a more re- 22, 2000] tempt to make these victims whole again. Par- sponsive State office. LISTEN TO THE CRIES OF THE CHILDREN ticularly those who lost everything in the fire I would add at this point I have met numer- NATIONAL CAMPAIGN 2000 and have a long road ahead after recovering ous excellent USFS employees and I have A non-profit, non-denominational organi- from their losses. been continually puzzled as to why these zation, Hear O’Israel International, Inc. de- I will continue to work with the New Mexico good people cannot make this agency work? veloped its Listen to the Cries of the Chil- delegation and the Clinton Administration to Why, year after year, do we have study after dren National Campaign to strengthen the unity of families and enhance public aware- see that a plan is quickly put in place to com- study that talks about the mismanagement? I ness of the negative effects that alcohol and pensate the victims of the Cerro Grande fire. have finally decided that it is the structure of drug abuse, family violence, child abuse, and Through this painful experience I am con- the USFS that is smothering the abilities of the gang activity have on children and their fident that we as Members of Congress and individual employees and stopping them from families. The campaign has heard the cries the Federal Government will continue to show solving the problems on our Forest Service of the children and parents, young and old, compassion and understanding to those who lands. Today, we have ``teams'' and ``team who are crying out due to neglect; physical have been affected by this disaster, and do leaders'' in government but not supervisors. challenges; broken homes; or lack of ade- everything we can to make them whole. Let me repeat, we have teams and team lead- quate food, shelter, clothing, and health care. The Listen to the Cries of the Children f ers, but not supervisors. Our forests deserve attention not unsupervised teams. We need National Campaign 2000 will promote ‘‘. . . TIME TO REORGANIZE THE U.S. wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and for- people who will be responsive to the needs of FOREST SERVICE giveness that will break them out of their our natural heritageÐnot to the faceless bu- prisons, visible or invisible.’’ reaucracy that currently exists in the Forest As part of its ongoing effort to help the HON. JOE SKEEN Service. suffering, Hear O’Israel International, Inc. OF NEW MEXICO There is no doubt that the USFS will say the has conducted community-oriented pro- grams, campaigning with former gang mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cost of implementing this legislation is too ex- bers who were shot and, after becoming Thursday, May 25, 2000 pensive. It will not be too expensive or more quadriplegic, are presenting themselves as expensive. Not if they do it right. They need to physical evidence to reinforce the negative Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- stop trying to protect their sacred regional of- consequences of gang involvement and ex- troduce legislation that is long overdue and fice turf. If USDA agencies can do it and BLM perimentation with drugs and alcohol. As a desperately needed. My legislation, the 2000 can do it, then so can the USFS. part of this year’s campaign, Hear O’Israel U.S. Forest Service Organization Reform bill is We need an agency that listens to the peo- International, Inc. will call for ten seconds simple legislation. Under this proposal the cur- ple. We need an agency that responds to the of silence at noon C.S.T. every day through- rent Regional Offices of the U.S. Forest Serv- communities most impacted by forest policy. out the year 2000, in an effort to bridge cul- ice (USFS) would be eliminated. In the terms We also need funding that is used on the tural boundaries and unify a response to of organization structure they would be re- hear and Listen to the Cries of the Children ground projects that improve the health of our and to ‘‘stop violence and have mercy, love placed by state USFS offices. Each state forests. We do not need funding that dis- and compassion for our fellow man; to turn would have a state director, just as several appears in the Washington, D.C. office and in the hearts of the fathers to the children and other agencies within the U.S. Department of the Regional offices of the USFS. I ask the the hearts of the children to their fathers, Agriculture operate. The Bureau of Land Man- Congress when will we say about the total linking and strengthening the connection agement (BLM), in the Department of the Inte- mismanagement ``enough is enough''? that should be present between every parent, rior also is organized in this manner. f child, American, and all around the world.’’ Authority would be granted for the establish- The Mayor and the City Council of the NORTHEAST DISTRICT OF THE NA- City of Houston do hereby salute Hear ment of up to six technical support centers as O’Israel International, Inc. for its efforts to well as allowing the USFS to have multi-state TIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO improve and enhance the quality of life for directors where the Federal forest presence is BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL our children, and extend best wishes for con- minor. The Forest Service office for a state WOMEN’S CLUBS 42ND ANNUAL tinued success. would be responsible for the administration of CONFERENCE Approved by the Mayor and City Council of National Forest System lands within the state. the City of Houston this 11th day of May, I have come to the conclusion that I can no 2000, A.D. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. longer wait for the USFS to do the right thing. OF NEW JERSEY f I can no longer wait for them to solve their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES management problems. I can no longer wait to THE CERRO GRANDE Thursday, May 25, 2000 COMPENSATION ACT see our forests suffer from neglect, mis- management and misuse. This administra- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, the Northeast tion's record on addressing the major issues District of the National Association of Negro HON. TOM UDALL facing our forests on these issues is dismal. Business and Professional Women's Clubs, OF NEW MEXICO Reinventing government in the USFS today Inc., will hold its 42nd Annual District Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES means that nobody is in charge. It means for- ference at the Doubletree Somerset Hotel in Thursday, May 25, 2000 est plans that nobody can understand. It Somerset New Jersey from June 2nd through Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, means lawsuits and court decisions that de- June 4th. twenty-one days ago the National Park Serv- stroy people's livelihoods and damage their The theme of the conference is ``Leadership ice in the Bandelier National Monument initi- families irreparably. And now it means cata- By Example: Yesterday, Today and Tomor- ated a prescribed burn located near Los Ala- strophic fires that cost millions of dollars and row.'' What an appropriate theme: for the chal- mos, New Mexico. Despite adverse and un- endangered the life and property of our citi- lenge of leading by example has been the predictable weather conditions, the Park Serv- zens that live in and near our forests. driving force behind this great organization, on ice elected to ignite this fire. USFS state offices will be the first step in the national level, throughout the Northeast As all of you are aware, control of that fire bringing accountability into this agency of gov- District, and especially the Central Jersey was quickly lost resulting in the destruction of ernment. This office will be closer to the peo- Club. The organization, through its leadership,

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.052 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E863 helps to plant the seeds from which many Through the position of president, Mr. Crapo my heartfelt condolences to Gary's wife, projects grow, both from within and from out- will help the IAAO to promote innovation and Linda, and his entire family. Mr. Speaker, yes- side the organization. excellence in property appraisal and property terday morning the San Mateo County Times The Central Jersey Club was one of the first tax policy and administration through profes- eloquently recounted the outstanding legacy organizations to give an AIDS/HIV workshop sional development, education, research and that Gary Yates has left to his community, his in the Central New Jersey area, and they also technical assistance. friends, and his family. I ask that this editorial care for AIDS babies at St. Clare's Home in In 1992, Mr. Crapo was first appointed as a be placed in the RECORD. Neptune, NJ. The Club also provides career State Representative for the IAAO. Through YATES WILL BE MISSED awareness programs, offers scholarships to this position, he was able to make the IAAO's San Mateo County Times, May 24, 2000 needy students, works with the homeless by professional standards more widely known tutoring the clients and teaching them to knit, With the untimely death of City Council- throughout the state of Florida. Since then, he man Gary Yates on Sunday, San Mateo has and donates clothing and Easter egg hunts for has served the IAAO through eight other ap- lost a politician, a civic-minded citizen, a children. Some clubs donated food baskets to pointed and elected positions. friend. Yates was a man who, in the words of the needy during Thanksgiving, Christmas and As chair of the Research and Technology City Manager Arne Croce, ‘‘lived and Easter, and they celebrated Women's History Committee, he guided the development of pro- breathed this community.’’ Month by sponsoring essay contests at var- fessional standards and has helped other ap- Yates, 54, served on the council since 1993. ious schools. The North Jersey Unit promoted praisers with technical assistance. While serv- But his community involvement stretched back 25 years before that when the San Fran- and implemented at the local level the ing as chair of the Professional Development Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition for tal- cisco-born man chose San Mateo as his home Committee, he oversaw an education program town. ented African American opera singers. The which trains more than 6000 assessment em- Yates became involved with local issues as winner will be competing at the semi-finals at ployees each year. Through his current posi- a member of the Fiesta Gardens Homes Asso- the upcoming conference. The Union County tion as president-elect, as well as being a ciation, and was later president of the um- Club plays an important part in their commu- former vice-president and board member, Mr. brella organization, San Mateo United nity with their scholarship program. Crapo has been able to change the organiza- Homeowners Association. The Northeast Division was organized in tion as necessary to meet the ever-changing He served as mayor in 1996 and would have held the office again next year. 1959, being one of seven districts in the orga- needs of the assessment community. nization. The Northeast is the largest in the or- Yates was remembered by his colleagues By being a member of this organization, Mr. on the council as a mediator who could dis- ganization, consisting of Connecticut, Maine, Crapo, is able to learn valuable information agree without rancor and always had the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Northern from other appraisers around the world. Be- community’s best interests in mind. New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, cause of this outstanding resource, he is able He respected the council’s decisions, even Vermont and the Commonwealth of Bermuda. to bring his knowledge back to Alachua Coun- when votes didn’t go his way. As a non-profit organization, the organiza- ty to better serve the local residents. He was also a strong advocate for public tion's national program thrust is Health, Edu- safety, pushing for Advanced Life Support Mr. Speaker, please join me in paying trib- paramedic services countywide and con- cation, Employment and Economic Develop- ute to Mr. Ed Crapo for his service to Alachua ment (HEED). Other projects that clubs partici- vincing city residents to pass a bond meas- County and for his election to the office of ure funding seismic retrofits at the police pate in are Breast Cancer Awareness Pro- President of the International Association of and fire stations. grams, Adopt-A-School, Welfare to Work, and Assessing Officers. Today, when lots of cities can’t even get Black Entrepreneurship programs, among oth- f enough candidates together to hold a con- ers. tested council election, and many residents The Northeast District's involvement in Na- TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF are too busy with work and family to get in- tional projects includes sponsorship of water GARY YATES volved in local issues, someone with Yates’ wells in Cameroon, and the opening of a dedication to civic life is rare indeed. health care facility in the Village of Atrapa in Gary Yates will be missed most by his HON. TOM LANTOS wife, Linda, and his children, Jeff, Dana and Ghana. Mary Singletary, past national presi- OF CALIFORNIA Alicia. But the loss echoes throughout San dent and a member of the North Jersey Unit, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mateo, which has one less leader and advo- was very instrumental in these projects. In ad- cate. dition, the District continues to be involved Thursday, May 25, 2000 f with UNICEF and the United Nations as a Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- non-governmental organization. leagues to join me in paying tribute to the life AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- I want to salute the great work of Yvonne of San Mateo City Councilman Gary Yates, DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT Harris Jones, the Governor of the Northeast one of the city's most talented and effective (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS District of the National Association of Negro public servants, who passed away suddenly TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- Business and Professional Women's Clubs, last weekend at the age of only 54 years. PUBLIC OF CHINA Inc., and all of those whose efforts contribute During his quarter-century as a San Mateo to making this organization such a force for City resident, Gary served his community in SPEECH OF positive change in our community. many capacities, from mayor to president of HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY f the local homeowners association. Gary was, OF NEW YORK however, far more than just an officeholder; he TRIBUTE TO MR. ED CRAPO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a dedicated advocate for the needs and interests of all the citizens of the City of San Wednesday, May 24, 2000 HON. KAREN L. THURMAN Mateo. He championed initiatives to improve Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, although I am OF FLORIDA paramedic response times; worked to make for free and fair trade, as well as engagement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city government more efficient by expanding with China, now is not the time for Permanent Thursday, May 25, 2000 the use of performance bonuses; fought to NTR. Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today maintain the beauty of the City of San Mateo Like many of my colleagues, I look at all to pay tribute to a remarkable man from my by authoring a successful ballot measure to trade agreements on an individual basis and district, Mr. Ed Crapo, Property Appraiser of limit the height and density of buildings; and weigh their positives and negatives accord- Alachua County. Mr. Crapo has recently been spent countless hours solving public problems ingly. elected to the position of President of the both large and small. Mr. Speaker, Gary Yates For example, I support United States partici- International Association of Assessing Offi- deserves credit for helping to make the City of pation in the World Trade Organization and I cers. San Mateo one of the most pleasant cities supported annual NTR because I believe it is The IAAO is an educational and research places in America to live. important to engage China. However, I op- association of individuals in the assessment Gary Yates was a dear friend, and it was an posed the Africa/CBI trade deal because it community and other professionals with an in- honor and a pleasure for me to work with him was bad for American workers and did not terest in property taxation. Membership is on a number of issues of importance to the contain enough protections from potential open to anyone, and includes individuals people of the City of San Mateo over the past trade related job losses to mitigate the impact working in government, private industry, aca- two decades. His daughter, Dana, served ably it would have on American employees and my demia and members of the general public. as an intern in my office. I would like to offer constituents in New York.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.056 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E864 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 For me, this debate is not about engage- 10 years. The Chinese government has bro- COMMENDING LIFE UNIVERSITY ment or isolation. I am opposed to PNTR be- ken agreements on opening its markets, stop- AND ITS 17TH ANNUAL RUN FOR cause it is the wrong time to make permanent ping the piracy of intellectual property and LIFE China's trade benefits with the United States. ending the export of slave labor-produced China, has simply not matured enough po- goods. HON. BOB BARR litically or economically to have permanent The U.S. response, create a monitoring OF GEORGIA normal trade relations with the United States. group. But, by creating a monitoring group the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES China has a record of gross human rights the Administration is undermining its own ar- violations, including the use of prison labor gument that, by joining the WTO, China will Thursday, May 25, 2000 and a lack of religious freedom and it still begin to comply with the rules. Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I poses a danger to our national security. China We already know that China has not and am pleased to congratulate the founder and also has a terrible record on the environment will not comply with their agreements. How will president of Life University, Dr. Sid E. Wil- and has some of the most polluted cities in a powerless monitoring group help? liams, and his staff for the continuing success the world. Unless there is a mechanism that will pun- of their Annual Run for Life fund raiser, held Last year, 1999, was the worst year for reli- ish China for its continued violations of human each year in Marietta, Cobb County, GA. The gious freedom in China since the Cultural rights, its poor labor record, its environmental 17th Annual Run for Life is set for August 5, Revolution of the late 60's, according to the excesses and its religious persecution, it will 2000. The 2000 Run for Life 5k and 10k will U.S. Commission on Human Rights. In China, not do enough to help the situation. A moni- begin at Life University, proceed to the ``Big numerous religious and human rights groups toring group, or the Commission created under Chicken,'' then to Historic Marietta Square and have suffered severe repression, including this legislation is a nice idea. back to Life. This is an exciting and fast Catholics and the Falun Gong. No wonder reli- I commend my colleagues, Congressmen course that promises to produce many positive gious leaders and human rights groups are SANDER LEVIN and DOUG BEREUTER, for their results. opposed to PNTR, including the U.S. Catholic hard work on this Commission. They have Dr. Sid E. Williams conceived the Run for Conference. made some promising steps and I encourage Life as a way to raise funds for community Even the State Department Report on the Senate to retain this worthwhile addition. needs while encouraging health and fitness. Human Rights contains tough criticism of Bei- But it's only one step in a multi-step process. Their contributions will provide another chance jing's increased repression of democracy ac- There is also no guarantee that the Chinese for abused children and youths. In addition, tivists and religious groups such as Tibetan will cooperate with the commission. A commis- this year's Life University Run for Life is con- Buddhists and Chinese Christians. The report sion will also not raise the issue in the public tributing to the World Children's Fund and the states that religious services were broken up mind as much as the annual review process. ``Stop Teenage Smoking'' program. Other while church leaders were harassed, detained, Even the surge protections are a welcomed charities that Life supports are battered beaten and tortured. addition to the legislation, but its benefit is ex- women, underprivileged children, American Prison labor continues to be a problem in aggerated. Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, China as well. The Laogai Research Founda- We have protections now, but under the and Cobb County Children's Center. tion has documented nearly 1,100 forced labor agreement, if we use them, China can retali- Responding to Dr. Williams' constant quest camps in China. In these prison camps, labor- ate against us. Also, what guarantee do we for excellence, Life has also gained national ers receive no compensation for their work, have that the Chinese will accept our definition acclaim for its phenomenal achievements in conditions are appalling, and beatings are of a surge in imports and respect our deci- sports. Life University's athletic programs have common. sion? The real answer is maintaining the an- claimed national championships in basketball, China also continues to pose a threat to our nual review process. rugby, soccer, cross-country, ice hockey, in- national security and the security of our allies door track and field, and outdoor track and The annual review process focuses atten- in the region, especially Taiwan. field. In all, the University has won more than tion on China's practices in a way that is un- We know that China sells weapons and a dozen national titles and has more than jus- matched with any other country. It brings weapons technology to countries like Libya, tified the title of ``School of Champions.'' awareness to China's practices on human Sudan and Iran. It should come as no surprise People of all ages in Georgia and sur- rights and other issues to the highest levels. that veterans groups such as the American rounding states look forward to their annual Because of China's record on human rights, Legion and the Order of the Purple Heart are trek to the Life University campus where the the environment and compliance with inter- against this agreement because of the na- spectacular, free Christmas lights display national treaties, the American people should tional security implications. never fails to thrill and delight the millions of be making this decision every year. Economic arguments are another good rea- visitors who have made the Lights of Life a The administration's plan to set up a new son to oppose this agreement. part of their holiday tradition. rapid response team to monitor China's com- Despite what PNTR proponents are saying, Mr. Speaker, Life University, under the lead- pliance with its market commitments under the economic benefits of this deal are over- ership of Dr. Sid Williams, is a tremendous WTO reinforces the argument I've been mak- stated. We already have Normal Trade Rela- asset to Cobb County, the State of Georgia, ing all alongÐChina won't comply with the tions with China, which have resulted in a and, indeed, the nation. This great institution new agreement. large and growing trade deficit. brings honor to my district and to my State, United States imports from China more than Like some of my colleagues, I believe China and I offer my sincerest congratulations to Life tripled in real terms between 1992 and 1999, must meet a set of benchmarks before we University for its long list of achievements and and the United States trade deficit with China make these benefits permanent. wish Dr. Williams and his associates many increased 256 percent to $68 billion in 1999 First, they must recognize basic human and more decades of success. (in 1999 dollars). While China runs a huge worker rights. Second, they must stop the pro- f trade surplus with the United States, it has a liferation of missile and nuclear technology sizeable trade deficit with the rest of the world. and equipment. Third, they must promote en- TRIBUTE TO THE 2000 CENTRAL The existing trade deficit with China is the vironmental conservation. And fourth, they CABARRUS HIGH SCHOOL WOM- product of current United States trade policies. must comply with past and present inter- EN’S SOFTBALL TEAM ON WIN- The United States already accepts 40 percent national commitments. NING THE NORTH CAROLINA of China's exports. By giving China PNTR sta- When China has proven itself politically and HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSO- tus, Congress will be giving up America's most economically mature enough for PNTR, only CIATION CHAMPIONSHIP effective tool for changing those policies. With- then should we extend these benefits. Until out the ability to negotiate directly with China, then, we should oppose this agreement, vote HON. ROBIN HAYES the deficit with China will surely grow and down this legislation and maintain the annual OF NORTH CAROLINA United States job losses as a result of the def- review process. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES icit will mount. It is dangerous to give up the most impor- The Chinese also have a bad track record tant leverage we have in getting China to Thursday, May 25, 2000 when it comes to adhering to existing agree- comply with its agreements, the annual review Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct ments. process and the carrot of permanent relations. honor and pleasure to rise today to pay spe- China has violated every trade agreement it You don't give away the carrot before you get cial tribute to an outstanding group of student- has made with the United States over the last the result you want. athletes from North Carolina's Eighth District.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.058 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E865 Last weekend, the Central Cabarrus High TRIBUTE TO KATRINA MARIE in June of this year. She has enlisted in the School Softball Team completed a truly amaz- DOMIJANCIC, ELIZABETH ANN United States Navy and will begin active duty ing season by winning the North Carolina AAA JACKSON, AND CARRIE COLLEEN in August. She will serve in the Atlantic Fleet Softball State Championship. TAYLOR and be based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- ``Central Cabarrus set a record for domi- guished colleagues to join me in congratu- nance in a softball championship game'' wrote HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY lating Katrina, Elizabeth and Carrie for their a local newspaper. The Viking won by a score OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commendable achievement. Their parents and of 14±0 over C.B. Aycock High School. This their communities can be proud of these Thursday, May 25, 2000 was the largest margin of victory in the history young women. It takes a great deal of tenacity of NCHSAA Softball Championships. This Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and devotion to achieve such an illustrious capped off a perfect 28±0 season for the Vi- to congratulate Katrina Marie Domijancic, Eliz- award. These young ladies have a promising kings. The Tournament's most valuable player abeth Ann Jackson and Carrie Colleen Taylor future ahead of them, which will undoubtedly was sophomore pitcher Crystal Cox who threw for attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award. They include improving the quality of life in Indiana's a one-hitter and struck out 12 batters. The are members of the Senior Girl Scout Troop First Congressional District. game was essentially decided in the first in- #326 located in Hobart, Indiana, and will re- f ning, finishing the inning with a score of 7±0. ceive this honor at a Girl Scout Gold Award The game concluded after only 5 innings, by Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2000 at the HONORING JOE WILLIAMS the 10-run mercy rule. Hobart Scout Cabin. A special significance is attached to the title Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL of Girl Scout Gold Award, a significance that 2000 North Carolina State 3±A Softball Cham- OF NEW YORK accompanies a young woman throughout her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pions, the Central Cabarrus High School Vi- life. As she pursues endeavors in higher edu- kings. I would urge all of my colleagues to join cation, business, industry and community Thursday, May 25, 2000 me in paying special tribute to this outstanding service, she will carry with her the lofty goal of Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, a concerned, giv- team. success through leadership. To qualify for the ing and caring man is retiring from public of- Gold Award, each Girl Scout must fulfill rig- fice after many years of serving the people of f orous requirements in the areas of leadership, his communities. Joe Williams is stepping career interest and service. Upon completing down as President of the City Council of War- HONORING PALOS VERDES the above requirements, a prospective Gold ren, Ohio. He has already received many PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL Award candidate must find and complete a awards for his outstanding public service; in- project that meets a need in the community. cluding the Governor's Award and the Mayor's Katrina, Carrie, and Elizabeth's Gold Award Award for outstanding civic contributions, the HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL Project involved enhancing the underused City Council Citation, Honorary Auditor by the OF CALIFORNIA areas of the Hobart Scout Cabin to provide State Auditor and Honorary Deputy. He was more useable space. inducted into the Trumbull (County) African- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Katrina Domijancic is the daughter of John American Achievers Hall of Fame and has Thursday, May 25, 2000 and Rebecca Domijancic of Hobart, Indiana. also been honored by the Black Knights Police She has been a Girl Scout for nine years, and Association and Who's Who Among Black Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise has been president of Senior Girl Scout Troop Americans. today to recognize Palos Verdes Peninsula #326 since 1998. As a Senior Girl Scout, she He holds the record for being elected to the High School, an outstanding educational insti- has earned the Senior Leadership Pin, the City Council for 22 years and has been elect- tution within my district. The U.S. Department Senior Career Exploration Pin, and the Senior ed to the Trumbull County Central Committee of Education recently recognized Peninsula Challenge Pin. Katrina attained the Gold of the Democratic Party for five terms. He was High as one of the top high schools in the na- Award in conjunction with her academic the first African American to represent the tion. achievements at Hobart High School. She has Seventh Ward and the first to become Presi- served as Vice President of the Hobart High dent of the Warren City Council. Peninsula High was one of ten high schools School Spanish Club, Captain of the Joe was born and raised in Tuskegee, Ala- in the nation to receive both the Blue Ribbon Cheerleading Squad, and a member of the bama where he attended the Tukegee Insti- Schools Award and New American High National Honor Society. Katrina will graduate tute, completing an Associate Degree in Elec- Schools Award. This is a tremendous accom- this June from Hobart High School with hon- trical Design. In 1977 the City of Tuskegee plishment. It is a testament to the quality of ors. After graduation, Katrina plans to attend proclaimed him Honorary Mayor. education in the South Bay. college, and hopes to become a pharmacist. Joe has been an electrician for 34 years at Peninsula High received the Blue Ribbon Elizabeth Jackson is the daughter of General Motors. He is married to Marilyn School Award for its commitment to strong Charles and Annette Jackson of Valparaiso, Hainesworth Williams and they have two chil- leadership, high quality of teaching, rigorous Indiana. Elizabeth is a junior at Boone Grove dren. Joe Williams is an outstanding example curriculum, and parental involvement. 198 High School, and has been a Girl Scout for of someone who dedicates his life to his family middle and secondary schools throughout the eleven years. As a Senior Girl Scout, she has and his community. He is a public servant who nation were recognized as Blue Ribbon earned the Senior Leadership Pin, the Senior could serve as a role model for all of us. I Schools. Among the 198 Blue Ribbon winners, Career Exploration Pin, and the Senior Chal- congratulate him on his many accomplish- ten also received the New American High lenge Pin. In addition to being a member of ments and wish him the very best in the fu- Schools Award. The New American High Senior Girl Scout Troop #326, she has partici- ture. Schools initiative recognizes American high pated in the Valparaiso University Community f schools committed to achieving high academic Band and the Boone Grove High School Band. She also was a member of the Boone A TRIBUTE TO THE TEXAS BAY standards for all students, preparing all stu- AREA AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY dents for college, and providing them with op- Grove High School Math Team, which placed portunities to learn about careers. fifth in the state. Finally, Carrie Taylor is the daughter of HON. NICK LAMPSON I commend Principal Kelly Johnson and the David Taylor and Georgia Cox of Hobart, Indi- OF TEXAS teachers of Palos Verdes Peninsula High ana. She has been a Girl Scout for all thirteen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School for offering a curriculum that encour- possible years. As a Cadette Girl Scout, she ages its students to develop exceptional learn- earned the Girl Scout Silver Award for at- Thursday, May 25, 2000 ing habits. This preparation is invaluable for tempting to bring the Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- students who pursue a higher education. Con- Holiday to the Hobart Public School System. mend the Texas Bay Area American Cancer gratulations on this much deserved recogni- As a Senior Girl Scout, she has earned the Society. tion. You have earned it. I wish the students Senior Leadership Pin, the Senior Career Ex- Anyone who has a friend or family member and teachers of Peninsula High continued suc- ploration Pin, and the Senior Challenge Pin. stricken by cancer knows the importance of cess. You are an example for the nation. Carrie will graduate from Hobart High School the American Cancer Society. We have all

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.062 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 heard of the great accomplishments in fighting cisco, California. Through her teaching posi- ners Association's 20th Annual Napa Valley cancer during the past decade, and ACS has tion in San Francisco, she got the opportunity Wine Auction to be held on June 3, 2000 at played a key role. Raising millions of dollars to to travel to Africa, Haiti and the Eastern Carib- Meadowood Resort in St. Helena, CA. research cancer treatments and cures are per- bean with the United Nations' World Health Since its inception in 1981, the Napa Valley haps the most well known of its efforts. There Organization. As you can imagine, during her Wine Auction has become the world's largest is also the Society's important work to prevent seventeen years away from her community in charity wine auction contributing more than cancer through education and other efforts. Brooklyn, Ms. Mac had the good fortune to $20 million to local nonprofit organizations. Its assistance to those struggling with the combine her work, travel and, sometimes, play Last year, the auction raised over S4 mil- disease is perhaps most closely felt. Cancer on several continents. lion, which was allocated to area health care victims and their families turn to the American Ultimately, Ms. Mac returned to us in Brook- providers, and youth and housing programs. Cancer Society for support when the fight lyn, reestablishing her roots in Bedford Organizations that have benefited from these against cancer become all too personal. There Stuyvesant. However, she continued to fulfill funds include Napa Women's Emergency are countless survivors who know what a dif- her commitment to lifelong learning, a corner- Services, Hospice of Napa Valley, Planned ference the Society can make. stone of her philosophy of life. So, at the age Parenthood, the Boys and Girls Clubs of An effective, national organization, the of 50, she enrolled in a graduate program in American Canyon, Napa Valley, and St. Hel- American Cancer Society derives its greatest Business Administration, which she completed ena, and Healthy Moms and Babies. strength from its volunteers and activists with distinction. The auction weekend kicks off on Thursday, across the nation. I wish to just highlight one An early retirement enabled Ms. Mac to be- June 1st with the opening of the display auc- of its many local groups, the Bay Area Amer- come deeply involved with non-profit organiza- tion lots at newly remodeled Silverado Vine- ican Cancer Society in the southeast of Texas. tions in her local community. She eventually yards with a trio of joint venture lots and con- Stretching from Friendswood, to Pearland, established Marimac Services, Inc., a corpora- cludes on Saturday, June 3rd with a family- through Webster and Nassau Bay, the Bay- tion that enabled her to invest in and assist style dinner on the Meadowood fairway. town Chapter encompasses more than a others with tenant and building management The three-day event includes a tasting of dozen small towns. These diverse commu- services. Many local professional organiza- foods prepared by dozens of Napa Valley res- nities across the Clear Lake area of Texas join tions benefited from her dedication, expertise taurateurs and caterers as well as a Vintners together in their fight against cancer. and professionalism. black-tie dinner Gala. The educational work of the Bay Area While she is too shy to admit her many tal- This year's event features soul diva Patti American Cancer Society doesn't stop in Clear ents, like her fluency in French, her family and LaBelle, who agreed to perform a 40-minute Lake, or even in Texas. We hear their mes- friends know how remarkable she is. Whether show after learning that last year's monies sage even here in the nation's Capitol. Wheth- she is spending her time overseeing building went to farm worker housing, youth at risk, er it is the call for critical federal research renovations, home repair or decorating, her and health care. funds or to support coverage of routine patient energy and resources seem endless. Ms. Mac Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we ac- care costs for Medicare beneficiaries with can- is more than worthy of receiving this honor, knowledge the 20th Napa Valley Wine Auction cer, it is the local activists who alert me to the Mr. Speaker, and I hope that all of my col- and the Napa Valley Vintners Association's ef- key issues in the fight against cancer. leagues will join me today in honoring this forts to improve the quality of life in our com- I applaud their efforts, I applaud their ac- truly remarkable woman. munity. complishment, and I join in their dream to end f f the disease of cancer that touches too many TRIBUTE TO COCHISE CASH lives and families. IN CELEBRATION OF KANSAS CITY’S SESQUICENTENNIAL f HON. MARTIN FROST HONORING HELEN McDOWELL OF TEXAS HON. KAREN McCARTHY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Thursday, May 25, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEVADA Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Thursday, May 25, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to Cochise Cash. For many years now, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, Thursday, May 25, 2000 Mr. Cash has been a leader in our Fort Worth today I ask my colleagues to join me in cele- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community. He is a groundbreaking journalist, brating Kansas City, Missouri's 150th Birthday. honor Helen McDowell, a nurse, a parent, and being one of the first African Americans to The sesquicentennial marks an era of growth a pillar of her community. Her motto is: ``Lots work as a television reporter in the Dallas/Fort and prosperity in the Midwest. John Calvin of talk and activity don't impress me; results Worth market. He has also given an enormous McCoy, the father of Kansas City, created a are what really counts.'' I honor her today be- amount of his time to various charitable and small trading town on the banks of the Mis- cause she has an impressive history of community activities. souri River. It was a link from the stunning In recognition of his dedication to his fellow achieving results and serving the needs of East to the sprawling West. Truly in the Heart citizens, this past September Cochise Cash others. of America, this City was destined to become was elected as President of the prestigious Helen McDowell was born in Montclair, New a great metropolitan area as it is today. Southside Optimist Club of Fort Worth. Mr. Jersey, the daughter of the late George The innovation of bridges allowed travelers Cash is the first African American president in McDowell of Birmingham, Alabama and his and goods to move through Kansas City to the club's history. wife, Mary, of Halifax, North Carolina. After liv- complement the Missouri River's movement of This is a high compliment to Cochise Cash ing several years in New Jersey and Queens, commerce. Soon railroads aided this cause and a fitting recognition of his many years of New York, Helen McDowell moved with her and Kansas City flourished. It became a me- good work. Your family and friends must be mother and two brothers to Stuyvesant Ave- tropolis known for its stockyards and wheat. proud of you. Mr. Cash, I'd like to thank you nue in Brooklyn, New York. The 1900's brought growth. on behalf of all of my constituents, good luck In her new home in Brooklyn, Helen at- The citizens of this distinguished and lov- in the future. tended the Holy Rosary School and Catherine able city have seen the building of the Liberty f McAuley High School. These distinguished in- Memorial, the only World War I monument stitutions prepared her well for college, and IN RECOGNITION OF KALEIDO- dedicated by the five allied leaders; the devel- she began her college career at St. John's SCOPE 2000—THE 20TH ANNUAL opment of the Country Club Plaza by J.C. University. After spending some time at St. NAPA VALLEY WINE AUCTION Nichols, the first outdoor shopping venue now John's, Ms. McDowell pursued a course of visited by travelers from all over the world for study at the Bellevue School of Nursing at HON. MIKE THOMPSON its elegance; the Pendergast era in which New York University. Public Nursing was her OF CALIFORNIA Kansas City's own political machine ruled for years; a Convention Center rebuilt from fire forte, and her interest in it led her to continue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her studies at Teachers College at Columbia ruins in less than 90 days for the 1900 Demo- University. Thursday, May 25, 2000 cratic National Convention; and the birth of ``Ms. Mac,'' as her friends know her, began Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Kansas City Jazz which can still be heard an illustrious teaching career in San Fran- I rise today to recognize the Napa Valley Vint- throughout our country. We became a Major

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.066 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E867 League sports city supported by the Kansas ilies or friends. To add insult to injury, a Jus- CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE City Royals Baseball team, the Kansas City tice Ministry spokesman recently announced ILLINOIS PTA Chiefs Football team, and the home to the that ``only one or two'' of the 13 Jews were ac- Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Unfortu- tually accused of espionage, the others were HON. LANE EVANS nately it is impossible to cover the entire ex- accused of the lesser crime of acting against OF ILLINOIS pansive and rich history my City has dis- national security. This after the Minister of In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES played. telligence and Security said, in January, ``if Thursday, May 25, 2000 Kansas City is now the second largest rail they are condemned to hang, they will be hub. We are second only to Rome in fountains hanged.'' As if ``one or two'' deaths were any Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the and have more miles of boulevards than Paris. less despicable than 13. members of the Illinois PTA, and celebrate the Kansas City is first in greeting card publishing 100th, anniversary of this extraordinary organi- as the home to Hallmark Cards. We have This would not be the first time a show trial zation. Tuesday, May 30, 2000, will mark 100 more freeway miles per capita than any major in Iran resulted in the deaths of members of years of partnership between the dedicated metro area and are 25th in U.S. population. the Jewish community there. Since the Islamic parents and teachers from across the great Kansas City is adored for its 24 public lakes revolution in 1979, 17 Jews have been exe- state of Illinois. and 200 public parks. We stand 1.6 million cuted in Iran. I say it is time for this to stop. The Illinois PTA is invested in improving the people strong in the metropolitan area. I ask those in Iran who represent fundamental quality of education and opening the doors of We highlight our rich history through events Islamic faith to recall the centuries old Islamic opportunity for all students. From our largest and activities that enliven the culture of our tradition that protects strangers in Muslim cities to our smallest towns, the PTA is work- community and celebrates its diversity and lands. I call on those in Iran who represent ing to ensure that each student has the re- sense of unity. This year Kansas City was reason and reform to intervene and prevent a sources needed to succeed and is provided blessed with events such as ``Arrivals and De- brutal outcome to this trial. And I ask all Ira- with a safe, healthy environment in which to parturesÐUnion Station'' a Kansas City sym- nians to look at the changing world and recog- flourish. phony performance to highlight the importance nize that by rejecting reconciliation with Jews, We must make a commitment to helping the and the memories shared at our newly ren- they are no longer on the fore of a unified members of the Illinois PTA and parents, ovated Union Station; Benjamin Ranch Cele- Arab front, they are lonely outsiders who will teachers, and students from across the coun- bration Picnic allowing our youth to experience never reap the benefits of the lasting partner- try, by providing them with the tools they need the wild outdoors with horse rides, stagecoach ships being formed in the Middle East. to do their jobs. We know that the greatest in- and hayrides; the 18th and Vine Vintage Vine vestment we can make in our youth is to pro- afternoon at the Negro Leagues Baseball Mu- f vide them with a quality education. In this time seum recreated the excitement of a Monarchs of economic prosperity, we can afford to make game; and finally the Kansas City Zoological EVENT AT WEST END MEMORIAL a long overdue investment in public education. Park brings our community 150 new animals. SCHOOL I hope you will join me in the effort to bring The grand finale will be held at Arrowhead quality teachers, smaller class sizes, greater Stadium where Walter Cronkite, Kenny Rog- accountability, and modern schools to Amer- ers, Little Richard, Oleta Adams, and the big- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS ican communities. The time is now. gest fountain and pyrotechnic special effects OF NEW JERSEY I commend the tireless efforts of the mem- show ever seen in the Midwest will swing us bers of the Illinois PTA and express my deep- into the next incredible 150 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est gratitude for their noble work. I wish them Throughout the 150 years of Kansas City continued success in the years to come. Thursday, May 25, 2000 we have been known for our hospitality, strong f work ethic, fairness, and ability to develop a Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, Who: 200 4th HONORING JUDGE VEL PHILLIPS consensus. These attributes of our community and 5th grade students from Woodbury Public are constantly enhanced by our citizens' com- Schools. mitment to continue to grow and expand upon HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT What: Will host Vice-president Lawrence these inherent traditions. OF WISCONSIN Engel of the Battleship New Jersey Founda- Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. the City of Kansas City's 150th Birthday. Thursday, May 25, 2000 f When: May 24, 2000 at 1:30 PM. Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I IRANIAN JEWS Where: West End Memorial School, am pleased to honor Judge Vel Phillips, who Woodbury, NJ. was recognized on May 14, 2000, with an HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Why: The fifth grade students from the three honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of OF INDIANA elementary schools engaged in a two month Wisconsin-Milwaukee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project of designing, making, and selling nee- Vel Phillips has been my friend for many dlepoint bookmarks and stock certificates years and a friend to the people of Wisconsin Thursday, May 25, 2000 which resulted in raising $1000.00 for the Bat- for many years more. I first developed my ad- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tleship New Jersey Museum which is to be lo- miration for Vel Phillips as a young paperboy, to join several of my colleagues in con- cated in Camden, NJ. An assembly featuring reading about her work in public office. I as- demning the actions of the Iranian government Liberty, Uncle Sam, The Minuteman, Betsy sumed two things about her: first, that she against 13 members of that nation's Jewish Ross, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt will en- must be very important, and second, that she community. These Jews, arrested over a year gage the students in the singing of patriotic must be very old. I was obviously wrong about ago, have been accused of spying for Israel. songs, the presentation of the check to Col. her age, because thirty years later, she is as In Iran, a country where Jews enjoy virtually Engel, and refreshments to celebrate their active and vibrant a person as any I know. In no freedoms and are under constant govern- success. fact, she's forever young. ment scrutiny, one of the world's most effec- The record of barriers she broke and ac- Col. Engel will present the district with a tive intelligence organizations, Israel's complishments she attained is too long to list print of the Battleship and certificates of par- Mossad, has allegedly chosen to use Jews to in full, but I am pleased to offer a few exam- ticipation to each of the three elementary collect state secrets. Not only is this assertion ples. Vel was the first African American schools. He will address the classes about the preposterous, it is offensive. A shoe salesman, woman to earn a law degree at the University a candy store owner, and a 16-year-old boy, ship and its contributions to democracy, of Wisconsin Law School. She was the first are being portrayed as agents of espionage. present a slide show, and bring a six-foot woman and the first African American elected Ten of the 13 have been imprisoned since model of the ship with him. He will also com- to serve on Milwaukee's Common Council, their arrest last year. All have been brought ment on the significance of Memorial Day. and her incisive mind, great personal charm before a court with no jury, in which the judge May 24 has been designated Red, White, and deep sense of devotion to the needs of also serves as the prosecutor, to face accusa- and Blue Day at West End School in celebra- her constituents made her an effective and re- tions they have not heard, without the assist- tion of Memorial Day and the student's suc- spected representative. After 16 years on the ance of a lawyer or any contact with their fam- cess. Council, Vel was appointed to Milwaukee

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.070 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 County's Children's Court, and became the plus over the next ten years to revamp our FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DE- first woman and the first African-American to public school system. To cope with the mas- FENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR serve as a Wisconsin judge. In 1978, she ran sive transformations of the future work places FISCAL YEAR 2001 a successful campaign for Wisconsin Sec- in America we must mandate that no less than SPEECH OF retary of State and became the first African ten percent of the surplus must be allocated to American to be elected to a statewide, con- education for the next ten years. HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY stitutional office. OF RHODE ISLAND The University of Wisconsin honored Judge We must vote no on this bill before us. At IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the same time, we must resolve not to desert Phillips' unparalleled contributions to our com- Thursday, May 18, 2000 munity and to Wisconsin history on May 14, our working families. Pledge now to ade- 2000, by bestowing on her an honorary Doc- quately finance the world's greatest public The House in Committee of the Whole torate of Laws. On May 28th, her friends and education system. House on the State of the Union had under admirers will gather at the Community Brain- consideration the bill (H.R. 4205) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for mili- storming Conference in Milwaukee to con- f tary activities of the Department of Defense gratulate Vel. I join them in commending and for military construction, to prescribe Judge Vel Phillips on this latest distinction, TRIBUTE TO RAY PERRY, C.O.P.E. military personnel strengths for fiscal year and I celebrate her years of dedicated service UNITY AWARD RECIPIENT 2001, and for other purposes: to the people of Wisconsin. Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Chair- f man, the Navy resumed training on the Atlan- tic Fleet bombing range in Vieques after Fed- AUTHORIZING EXENSION OF NON- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO eral Agents cleared the bombing range of pro- DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF CALIFORNIA testers. Unfortunately, a very tense situation (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES remains. Yet we in the legislature, instead of TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- leaving in place the agreement reached by the PUBLIC OF CHINA Thursday, May 25, 2000 President, the governor of Puerto Rico and the SPEECH OF Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a Secretaries of Defense and Navy, we tried to add fuel to the fire with a provision in H.R. distinguished American, a proud Californian HON. MAJOR R. OWENS 4205 that unilaterally undermined a deal and a great labor leader, Ray Perry, who has OF NEW YORK where concessions were made on all sides. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been chosen to receive the C.O.P.E. Unity I am pleased with the passage of Mr. SKEL- Award at the 21st, Annual Committee on Polit- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 TON's amendment and celebrate our victory in ical Education banquet. striking out the deal breaking language in H.R. Mr. OWENS. Mr Speaker, greed has rolled Ray Perry has devoted more than two dec- 4205 and reinstating our agreement with like a bulldozer over all of the numerous log- Pedro Rossello, Governor of Puerto Rico. Let ades of his life in steadfast support of the San ical reasons supporting the denial of a perma- us recall that the agreement reached last Jan- nent trade agreement with China. The mega- Mateo County California Central Labor Coun- uary is a deal where concessions were made profits to be realized by the corporate elite are cil. Since the beginning of his career as an ap- by both sidesÐnegotiators had worked in so overwhelming that this juggernaut cannot prentice mechanic at Alameda Naval Air Sta- good faith to reconcile the vital need for train- be halted. This act will have tornado-like dev- tion in 1966, Ray Perry has brought his skills ing with the legitimate concerns of the people astation on the employment of ordinary men and energy to community activism and has of Vieques. Mr. SKELTON's amendment leaves and women in this nation. Workers on both become a leader of the labor community. First in place the compromise agreement for the or- sides of the world will be the victims of this appointed as a Delegate to the San Mateo derly transfer of land on the Western side of agreement. Chinese laborers paid twenty five Central Labor Council in 1979, Ray Perry is Vieques, land not utilized by the Navy, to cents per hour or less will fill the bank ac- now President of the International Association Puerto Rico. I urge the continuation of the counts of multi-national corporations. Amer- President's deal as H.R. 4205 moves toward of Machinists, Local Lodge 1781, representing ican workers will be forced to struggle harder conference. and work more hours as industrial and manu- over 10,000 employees of United Airlines at One thing is evident, our actions influenced facturing jobs are moved to China. Only lower San Francisco International Airport. the Navy's ability to continue crucial training paying service jobs or hi-tech positions requir- As a Delegate, he's worked tirelessly to on Vieques. We simply would have done a ing a college education will be left here on our guide and develop the COPE structure into disservice to our sailors and their readiness if shores. one of the most well organized, innovative and our legislative actions somehow led to more Trade agreements standing alone on the effective political programs in San Mateo unrest in Puerto Rico. Let us not forget that floor of the House should never be accepted the Navy has not been the best of neighbors County. Because of his leadership in the cam- in the future. We should be voting on a com- to the American citizens of Vieques. Since the prehensive bill which anticipates the con- paign to gather signatures, the drive to restore early days of World War II, the people of sequences of this arrangement with a nation CAL-OSHA was successful in preserving the Vieques have been exposed to bombing raids of 1.2 billion people. The legislation should toughest worker safety program in our nation. 180 days of each year. Unfortunately, a little cover provisions to compensate for the mas- Today, Ray Perry continues his extraor- over a year ago, a bomb fell 2 miles off target, sive economic dislocations that will inevitably dinary work. As Chairman of the U.A.L. Griev- killing Mr. David Sanes Rodriquez, a civilian escalate over the next few years. A massive ance Committee, he is currently working to employee by the Navy and severely wounding worker retraining is needed for adults who strengthen the United Airlines Labor Coalition four others. This tragic accident redefined and face the immediate loss of their livelihoods. emboldened virtually all of Puerto Rico to de- of Machinists, the Association of Flight Attend- We also need a thorough revamping of the mand for the safety, the security, and the well- ants, and the Airline Pilots Association. He is nation's public school system, an institution being of the 9,311 Puerto Rico Americans who which serves working families, to guarantee widely admired for his boundless energy and reside in Vieques. that the emerging work force will have the his effective work as well as his passionate Let me be clear on the point that the Skel- qualifications to fill the thousands of informa- crusade to improve the lives of those around ton amendment is strongly supported by the tion technology and telecommunications va- him. Government of Puerto Rico. I have spoken cancies. Ray Perry's life of leadership and commu- with Governor Rossello. He told me that over Mr. Speaker, if this risky agreement is nity involvement is instructive to us all. His 70 percent of the American citizens on passed today, we must immediately develop Vieques live below the poverty level and that dedication to the ideals of democracy and legislation to establish Worker Technology Re- civilian residents reportedly suffer from a can- training Centers to be operated by unions and public service stand tall. I ask my colleagues, cer rate 26 percent higher than that of Puerto other worker organizations in all parts of the Mr. Speaker, to join me in honoring this good Rico as a whole. Doctors also note high levels nation where a loss of jobs will take place. man whom I'm privileged to know and call my of birth defects, skin diseases, asthma and We must also take advantage of the enor- friend. We are indeed a better community and other respiratory diseases. Yet without this mous 200 billion dollar surplus available this a better country because of him. amendment the resources that these people year and the anticipated two trillion dollar sur- need would have been jeopardized.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.074 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E869 If you are concerned about the ability of the EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR IN- For years, the local INS has operated Navy and our sailors to be militarily ready, CREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR piecemeal out of four buildings, the main then you will support the continuation of the THE INS OMAHA DISTRICT OF- one being at 3736 South 132nd St. Until last fall, clients had to wait outside in all kinds President's's deal in conference because it FICE of weather. That was addressed when the represents the quickest way for us to resume local INS officials leased a 2,400-square-foot a full spread of training activities which can in- HON. DOUG BEREUTER waiting area, but even that was a stopgap clude live fire exercises. OF NEBRASKA measure. Getting the 65,000-square-foot building envisioned by the local officials and The bottom line is that we have already ne- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community activists, along with an adequate gotiated a deal that is supported by all sides Thursday, May 25, 2000 number of people to staff it, would be the in this debate. But without the Skelton Amend- right thing to do. ment we would have had no deal. And so Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member What the lawmakers are attempting whether you are coming at this debate from a would commend to his colleagues the fol- amounts to a fiscal end-run, asking for im- military or Puerto Rican perspective you can lowing editorial from the May 12, 2000, edition provements the INS should already have re- be sure that supporting the President's deal is of the Omaha World-Herald. quested on its own. There’s no telling it will work, but let’s hope so. Certainly, the inten- the right thing to do. As the editorial correctly notes, the Omaha District Office of the Immigration and Natu- tions are honorable. The INS overload here has gone beyond embarrassing and is edging f ralization Service (INS), which serves Ne- braska and Iowa, has experienced a dramatic toward intolerable. REMEMBERING LANCE CORPORAL increase in demand for the services it pro- f KEOKI P. SANTOS AND LANCE vides. Despite the on-going efforts of the Ne- IT’S TIME THAT CONGRESS LOOK CORPORAL SETH JONES braska and Iowa Congressional Delegations, INTO THE FEDERALIZATION OF on behalf of their constituents, to bring atten- CRIMES tion to this untenable situation and also to the HON. DARLENE HOOLEY lack of resources committed to the enforce- ment of immigration laws in this country's inte- HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO OF OREGON rior states, INS officials at the Federal and re- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gional levels remain unresponsive. This Mem- ber and several of his colleagues from Ne- Thursday, May 25, 2000 Thursday, May 25, 2000 braska and Iowa feel that the problems must Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, its high time Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, on now be addressed through the appropriations that Congress takes a serious look at the fed- April 8, 2000 nineteen U.S. Marines were process. eralization of crimes in the United States. The killed in the Arizona desert when their MV±22 This Member hopes that his colleagues in State and Federal Courts together comprise Osprey crashed during a training exercise. the House of Representatives will favorably re- an intertwined system for the administration of view the requests outlined in the editorial and justice in the United States. The two courts Two of those Marines, Lance Corporal that they will increase assistance to INS oper- systems have played different but equally sig- Keoki Santos and Lance Corporal Seth Jones, ations not only in Nebraska and Iowa but in nificant roles in the Federal system. However, were citizens of Oregon. this country's interior region as a whole. the State courts have served as the primary Lance Corporal SantosÐwho was only 24 [From the Omaha World-Herald, May 12, tribunals for trials of criminal law cases. years oldÐwas a native of Grande Ronde, a 2000] The Federal Courts have a more limited ju- Native American confederation which I have SHOW THEM THE MONEY risdiction than the State Courts with respect to the good fortune of representing here in Con- criminal matters because of the fundamental gress. The figures are as solid as they are daunting: The Omaha office of the Immigra- constitutional principle that the Federal gov- He was an outstanding Marine. Keoki was tion and Naturalization Service has a back- ernment is a government of delegated power also deeply loved by his mother, Mrs. Chris- log of more than 5,000 cases. Over the last in which the residual power remains with the tina Mercier. five years, it has seen a 400 percent increase States. In criminal matters, the jurisdiction of in the number of documents processed. the Federal Courts should compliment, not Lance Corporal Jones, who was only 19 Workloads like that can’t be handled with years old, was an equally outstanding Marine. supplant, that of the State Courts. smoke and mirrors. Warm bodies must be in The 1999 Year-End Report on the Federal He too left behind grieving relativesÐhis place, and that place needs to be safe and ef- Judiciary shows how its caselaod has grown: ficient. Some members of Congress clearly mother, Ms. Michele Tytlar, lives in Portland, One hundred years ago, there were 108 au- Oregon and his father, Mr. Daniel Jones, lives understand the problem, and they are com- mendably committed to solving it. thorized federal judgeships in the federal ju- in Bend, Oregon. Last week the entire Nebraska congres- diciary, consisting of 71 district judgeships, Mr. Speaker, this Monday is Memorial Day. sional delegation, joined by Rep. Jim Leach 28 appellate judgeships, and 9 Supreme Court Justices. Today, there are 852—including 655 Most, if not every Member of Congress, will of Iowa, wrote to colleagues whose commit- tees oversee spending for the INS. The re- district judgeships, 179 appellate judgeships return home to participate in official remem- and 9 Supreme Court Justices. In 1900, 13,605 brance ceremonies. quest was for them to earmark enough money (about $119,000 yearly) to add two im- cases were filed in federal district courts, Yesterday, three flags were flown over the migration information officers and two cler- and 1,093 in courts of appeals. This past year, Capitol of the United States commemorating ical positions to the local office. over 320,194 cases were filed in federal dis- This request for a direct appropriation trict courts, over 546,000 in courts of appeals, the bravery of Lance Corporal Santos and and over 1,300,000 filings were made in bank- Lance Corporal Jones. wouldn’t have been necessary if Mark Reed, director of the INS Central Region, had re- ruptcy courts alone. This Memorial Day, I will present these flags sponded to these officials’ 1999 request to It is apparent that some growth of the fed- to the families of these two Marines at Willam- flesh out the office’s ability to respond to eral court system should occur over time due ette National Cemetery. public needs. It’s hard to fathom why he to increases in population. But what also has I will also read aloud and present each fam- didn’t. grown substantially is the scope of federal ju- Now, Nebraska’s three House members risdiction. Federalization of the states' criminal ily a letter from the Commandant of the Ma- have approached the chair of the appropriate rine Corps, General James L. Jones. subcommittee about getting a one-time in- codes is something that politicians, especially This letter shares the Commandant's jection of $2 million to relocate the Omaha here at the federal level, cannot seem to help thoughts on the service and loss of not just INS branch to new quarters, possibly near but engage in from time to time. It has been these men, but all nineteen of the Marines Eppley Airfield. over time, in response to criminal concerns If the lawmakers are successful in these ef- killed in this tragic accident. nationwide, that Congress has again and forts, that will address the local agency’s again federalized crimes in the name of fight- We owe an enormous debt to every Amer- two biggest problems: a personnel shortage ing crime and protecting the nation's populace. ican soldier, sailor, flyer, and Marine. and an inadequate physical plant. It’s about time something was done. The modern-day But, is the federalization of crime really an As we all return home this weekend to ob- trend toward more and more newcomers ar- antidote for our nation's crime problems? Is it serve Memorial Day, we must remember gues that from an operational standpoint, really proper to federalize crime so politicians those who served our Nation in uniform and things are likely to get worse before they get can ``prove'' their effectiveness? These are im- now lie in eternal rest. better. portant questions that must be asked. We all

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.077 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 must look in the mirror and ask ourselves criminal victims are often delayed, too, due to any individual, or the integrity of an ongoing whether there is a sound justification for hav- the length of time it takes at the federal level investigation. ing two parallel justice systems. to hear a criminal case. The backlogs are real. Finally, the bill would subject certain legisla- Americans should not be subject to dif- The delays are frustrating. Justice is not being tion to a point of orderÐif it has not met the ferent, competing law enforcement systems, served. conditions set out in the legislation. This would different penalties depending on which system Some say, let's add more money so we can provide additional time for Congress to debate brings them to trial, and an ever-lengthening get these cases to trial. Again, my response to the merits of legislation being considered. possibility that they might be tried for the that is, why should we have two entirely par- In effect, this bill is about considered and same offense more than once. allels systems of justice in our country? Money appropriate debate for federalizing crime. It Mr. Speaker, much of what I just stated is is not the answer. Better utilization of our con- will help educate Congress to make more in- contained in the findings of the bill I introduced stitutional system of federalism and separation formed decisions that impact the daily lives of todayÐthe Federalization of Crimes Uniform of powers is a good place to begin. all of our constituents. It will help take some Standards (FOCUS) Act of 2000. Let the states work their will. The Federal of the politics out of the important issues that The bill is simple. It lays out what the appro- Government doesn't always have the best an- we face with regard to protecting people from priate Federal activityÐresponseÐis an of- swers. We effectively have 50 different con- crime. fense against the Federal Government. Under stitutional republics that can and do serve as Mr. Speaker, we need to act. The Judiciary the bill, section 6, an offense, or federal crime, policy laboratories. The electorate in these has made subtle and not so subtle pleas for is an activity with respect to which a clear states are the very same people that elect us Congress to refrain from and restrain its need for uniform Federal law enforcement ex- all to Congress. They can take control of what penchant to federalize the criminal code. Most ists. This includes an activity that involves is happening in their states and compare out- recently, in a decision concerning the Violence conduct of an interstate or international nature, comes with 49 other state jurisdictions (not to Against Women Act, the Chief Justice writes, or of such magnitude or complexity that a mention the District of Columbia and the terri- [t]he Constitution requires a distinction State acting alone cannot carry out effective tories). With a federal system, will we ulti- between what is truly national and what is law enforcement with respect to that conduct; mately move to a single federal criminal code? truly local, and there is no better example of or that involves conduct of overriding national It would appear that way. It may not happen the police power, which the Founders unde- interest, such as interference with the exercise this year, this decade or even this century. niably left reposed in the States and denied of constitutional rights. The criminal conduct However, over the course of time, the trend in- the central government, than the suppres- sion of violent crime and vindication of its must be an offense directly against the Fed- deed is moving that way. victims. Congress therefore may not regulate eral Government, including an offense directly This bill is a common sense approach to non-economic, violent criminal conduct against an officer, employee, agency, or in- checking the Congress' penchant for federal- based solely on the conducts’ aggregate ef- strumentality of the Federal Government. izing crimes. It sets guidelines for Congress, fect on interstate commerce. [U.S. v. Morri- Seems pretty basic. which will certainly debate crime again in the son et al. decided May 15, 2000 (Syllabus)] The idea behind this section is to set a legislative branch. The standards state that no Clearly, there is a message in those words standard definition to what constitutes a fed- federal criminal legislation shall be enacted about the federalization of crime. It is time that eral crime. The current method seems to be unless and until certain criteria are met: the Congress heeds it. that a federal crime is whatever Congress legislation must center on the core functions f deems it to be, without any true consideration discussed earlier; the States must be inad- of the constitutional issues involved. There- equately addressing the perceived need; the MEMORIAL DAY 2000 fore, under the current methods, political will is Federal Judiciary is able to meet the needs the only thing that keeps us from federalizing without restructuring and without affecting effi- HON. ALLEN BOYD crime. Political weakness in the face of media ciency; and, the bill includes a federal law en- OF FLORIDA sound bite criticisms force Congress to act forcement impact statement. We pass bills all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again and again to federalize crimeÐeven the time to address certain needs. Let's put Thursday, May 25, 2000 when there is nothing but rhetoric to suggest the rhetoric to a test. that ``something must be done!'' to fight crime. Finally, the bill sets up a Commission to Re- Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, every year on Me- Sometimes less is better. In 1999, the Sen- view the Federal Criminal Code. This commis- morial Day, small replicas of our Star-Span- ate Governmental Affairs Committee held sion will review, ascertain, report, and rec- gled Banner appear in cemeteries across our hearings on the issue of ``controlling the fed- ommend action to the Congress on the fol- Nation. They mark the final resting places of eralization of crimes that are better left to state lowing matters: the Federal criminal code those who gave their lives to defend the help- laws and courts to handle.'' The hearings were (Title 18) and any other federal crimes as to less, to let democracy flower around the world, held in part as a response to questions raised compliance with the standards in this Act; rec- and to defend the freedoms and liberties we by Supreme Court Chief Justice William ommend changes, either through amendment enjoy as Americans. Rehnquist regarding the federalization of crimi- or repeal, to the President and Congress These honored dead have not died in vain, nal law. The hearings also focused on the where appropriate to the offenses set forth in as Abraham Lincoln solemnly pledged during American Bar Association's Task Force on the said criminal code (Title 18) or otherwise; and the most divisive, soul-rending war this nation same issue. The Task Force, which was such other related matters as the Commission had yet faced. We have a long, proud history chaired by former Attorney General Edwin deems appropriate. of service and sacrifice given by those men Meese, concluded that in order to maintain Finally, for each piece of legislation passed and women who quit the safety of everyday balance in our Constitutional system of justice, out of congressional committees of jurisdiction life and friends ``to hazard all in freedom's there must be a ``principled recognition by that modify or add to federal criminal code, the fight.'' Today, we have such men and women Congress for the long-range damage to real commission must submit a report to Congress. deployed around the world, and we hold them crime control and to the nation's structure This report will be called a Federal Crimes Im- and their families in our hearts and prayers. caused by inappropriate federalization.'' pact Statement that shall be included in the That oath to defend the Constitution has Inappropriate federalization. Now, some will reports filed prior to consideration by the been sworn by every soldier, sailor, flyer, and say that this is a Republican's attempt to House and Senate. Marine, living and dead. On Memorial Day, we weaken the laws of the land. My reply is sim- The membership of the commission is im- recall with bittersweet fondness, those who ply that federalization of crime does not make portant to consider. The bill calls for 5 ap- gave everything to preserve the security and anyone safer. Simply adding more laws to the pointed membersÐ1 each from both sides of liberty of those they loved and those they federal code will not necessarily help the citi- the aisle in the House and Senate, and one never knew. What wonderful people we have zenry. On the contrary, it could end up hurting appointed by the Chief Justice of the United lost! What gifts might they have given the those we want to help. States, who shall chair the Commission. This world, had war not shortened their lives! And Consider that increased federalization has will being a new, and much needed, dimen- yet they gave the dearest gifts they had, and caused a significant case backlog in our fed- sion to the debate. Under the bill, the commis- now they lie beneath small flags of red, white eral courts. Those people with cases pending sion would be charged with obtaining official and blue in grassy fields all around us. in the federal system for things other than data directly from any department or agency We have honored their graves and their criminal purposes are impacted. Their rights to of the United States necessary for it to carry lives on Memorial Day since the end of our due process for fair hearings on their issues out this sectionÐunless doing so would threat- own Civil War. In 1866, spontaneous rites of are delayed. The rights of those who are en the national security, the health or safety of remembrance were held in Carbondale, IL, in

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.080 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E871 Columbus, MS, and Waterloo, NY. The fami- that I represent the district where modern fran- employed today by U.S. firms in China and lies of the men killed in that war came to- chising was first conceived in Rochester, NY. elsewhere. By granting Permanent Normal gether to place flowers by their gravestones. In 1888, Martha Matilda Harper, an impover- Trade Relations, we now eschew one of our The veterans joined this practice, honoring ished Canadian immigrant who came to the most important tools for examining the human their fallen comrades with their own recollec- United States to change her destiny, devel- rights practices of China. Unfortunately, the tions of courage and devotion on stricken oped a new business model to share the eco- human rights record of China will likely get fields. Ever since then, veterans and their fam- nomic opportunity of business ownership with worse before it gets better. And the presence ilies have led the observance of Memorial former servant women, her working-class sis- of U.S. corporations has not had and will not Day. ters. She demonstrated how to use business have a positive impact on the human rights There have been times, during and right for social change. Ultimately, Harper had over record of China or on workers' rights. after wars, when most Americans have known 500 healthy hair and skin care salons through- Each year, the State Department submits to some of these honored dead. Those who de- out the world, delighting world leaders, includ- the Subcommittee on International Operations fend this country, after all, are men and ing our presidents, first ladies, suffragists, and and Human Rights, where I serve as Ranking women from every town and every walk of life. socialites. President Woodrow Wilson went for Democrat, its Country Reports on Human They are as ordinary as the earth they lie be- nightly scalp massages in the Harper Paris Rights. This is our government's formal as- neath, and more precious than diamonds. salon to relax his tired nerves, while he was sessment of basic human rights practices But in prolonged times of peace, children negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. around the world. The record is clear. China's are born and grow up never knowing anybody As we go forth in the new millennium, I human rights record has markedly deteriorated who fell in war. While peace is an immeas- hope we remember to credit the early as we have expanded trade. In fact, this year, urable blessing, not to have known any of innovators in our country, especially when my friend and Chairman of the Subcommittee, these honored dead is a loss. Some feel it in they were poor women such as Martha Ma- Congressman CHRIS SMITH and I had to hold never knowing a father or other relative lost in tilda Harper who changed the face of our busi- two hearings on the State Departments annual combat. Others have no connection beyond ness models. It is particularly fitting that May human rights reportÐone for China, and one gratitude. 26th in Rochester, NY, is being declared Mar- for every other nation in the world because Memorial Day brings that connection to our tha Matilda Harper Day as a new museum ex- China's record is so deplorable and is getting consciousness. On this day we are all aware hibit and book reveal the extraordinary feats worse. of the service so many have given this Nation, and principles of this remarkable woman. May But after a historic look at rhetoric versus and of what risk those who defend this nation her wisdom and leadership guide us as we reality, that should not surprise us. After all, share. This is a day, I would hope only one of compete in our global economy. we had robust trade with the Nazis before many, on which the living remember and sa- f World War II, extensive trade with Iraq just lute those who served our Nation in uniform prior to Operation Desert Shield and we main- and now lie at eternal rest. AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- tained an extensive trading relationship with On this Memorial Day, I would like to re- DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT South Africa during the dark years of apart- member two fallen heroes from the Second (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS heid. Congressional District of Florida, which I have TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- In fact it was the people of this countryÐnot the distinct honor of representing in the House PUBLIC OF CHINA the corporationsÐthat put South Africa's of Representatives. Air Force Master Sgt. human rights record on the national agenda. SPEECH OF Sherry Lynn Olds, of Panama City and Marine By focusing on South Africa, the people de- Sgt. Jesse N. Aliganga, of Tallahassee, made HON. CYNTHIA A. McKINNEY manded the opposite of normal trade rela- the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their OF GEORGIA tionsÐan embargo! U.S. corporations had country. These soldiers were two of 12 Ameri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nothing to do with changing South Africa's in- ternal policy toward its black majority nor U.S. cans that gave their lives in the August 7th, Wednesday, May 24, 2000 1998, terrorist bombing of the United States policy of supporting the racist apartheid re- Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. On this day, we Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I am strongly gime in South Africa. The U.S. corporate com- honor them and the many others that have opposed to recognizing, as normal, China's munity, in fact, protested the embargo and gone before them, and the contributions all of persistent violations of fundamental human some never abided by it. If we had waited for them have made for us. rights, labor rights, reproductive rights, reli- U.S. corporations to export democracy, Nelson Service of this country in uniform has been, gious freedom, political rights, social and eco- Mandela would still be on Robben Island. On since the beginning, one of the greatest nomic rights, as well as their export of sophis- this issue, the people were heard over the sources of unity and equality, in our national ticated and destabilizing weapons, and their high-priced lobbyists in Washington, DC. life. More than half a century ago, President overt threats to Taiwan, by granting them Per- And that is what now scares the high-priced Franklin Roosevelt reminded the American manent Normal Trade Relations. lobbyists in Washington. people that, ``Those who have long enjoyed To be sure, some people will benefit from The way to keep China's human rights such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that granting PNTR to China. If you can shut down record on the national agenda is through our men have died to win them.'' I hope on this your production lines in the United States, turn annual NTR review. That is one way that Memorial Day 2000, we as a nation, and each out your employees, and move your produc- human rights activists in China and in the of us as individuals, will take to heart Presi- tion to China where you can pay workers 25 United States can inform the public of China's dent Roosevelt's reminder that it is the sacred cents an hour in sweatshop conditionsÐand human rights record. The fancy lobbyists have duty and great privilege of the living to honor have no moral qualms about thatÐthen this squelched that now, so that there is no possi- and remember those who have died to protect deal can be a sweet one, indeed. But I bility of the American people becoming in- the American ideals of freedom, democracy, thought the United States was supposed to formed of what is happening in China, thereby and liberty. The men and women who have stand for more than just making a quick buck. thwarting the kind of action against China that died in service to America and to all of us de- I thought the United States was supposed to was done against the racists in South Africa. serve no less. stand for what is good in the world. America's right to know has been severely f It used to be that we did stand for good in damaged as a result of this vote. the world. And because of that, we gained the Freedom, equality, human dignity, and MARTHA MATILDA HARPER’S respect and the moral integrity to make our human rights are not for sale. And that's one BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS word prevail throughout the world. Indeed, our reason why I chose to vote against this tre- power and authority went well beyond our abil- mendous human rights give-away. HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER ity to rattle sabers and exercise gunboat diplo- Many proponents of PNTR, including Gov- OF NEW YORK macy. But it is obvious now to me, that by ne- ernor George Bush, say that ``Trade is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gotiating agreements like this that are devoid way to export freedom.'' A recent study enti- of moral content, my country has completely tled, ``Dollars and Democracy'' shows the Thursday, May 25, 2000 abdicated its professed concern for human post-Cold War decline of US trade and invest- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rights. ment in developing democracies. In other speak in honor of Small Business Week. As My vote against PNTR is not a vote against words, US corporations are running away from we salute the entrepreneurial engine of our trade. However, my vote against PNTR is a the countries that are struggling to institute de- country, it is my distinct privilege to inform you vote against the terms of trade that are being mocracyÐthe countries we say we do likeÐ

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.084 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 and are flocking to the authoritarian regimes THE WATER POLLUTION PROGRAM the EPA and the designation of silvicultural ac- around the worldÐthe kinds of regimes we IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2000 (H.R. tivities as point sources of pollution. We fur- say are not good. More to the point, if given 4502) ther believe that while the joint statement a choice between an emerging democracy issued by the EPA and USDA on May 1, 2000 and an authoritarian regime then US corpora- HON. LARRY COMBEST partially addresses concerns raised by Con- tions take US taxpayer subsidies and choose OF TEXAS gress and affected stakeholders regarding the the regimes that don't respect human rights, EPA's authority, it does little to overcome this worker rights, or the environment. HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM fundamental problem. For example, Charles Kernaghan in ``Made OF TEXAS LACK OF INFORMATION in China'' states that at one of the factories IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the last 28 years, the Federal govern- where Kathi Lee handbags are being made for Thursday, May 25, 2000 ment and the states have placed great em- Wal-Mart, the workers are forced ``to work 12 phasis on reducing pollution levels from point Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, as Chairman sources. Both have made significant invest- to 14 hours a day, seven days a week, with and Ranking member of the House Committee only one day off a month, while earning an av- ments in technologies and scientific methods on Agriculture, we are pleased to introduce to measure and control pollution discharges. erage wage of 3 cents an hour. However, the Water Pollution Program Improvement Act even after months of work, 46 percent of the These investments have paid off as we have of 2000 on behalf of farmers, ranchers, wood- seen dramatic decreases in point source pollu- workers surveyed earned nothing at allÐin land owners, local governments and states fact, they owed money to the company.'' tion over the last two decades. throughout America. Recently, both the Federal government and Companies are allowed to get away with In August of 1999, the Environmental Pro- the states have begun to place increasing em- this kind of worker treatment in authoritarian tection Agency (EPA) proposed two changes phasis on the improvement of programs to re- regimes, not democracies. Furthermore, de- to the regulations governing the implementa- duce pollution from nonpoint sources. Under- mocracies tend to be more transparent and tion of the Clean Water Act which, if finalized, standably, because of the priority emphasis less corrupt. Yet US private investment cur- would fundamentally alter the agency's role in placed on point sources over the years, the rently favors the authoritarian over the demo- the management of nonpoint sources of pollu- technology and data needed to achieve meas- cratic. tion. While we agree with the EPA's stated in- urable large-scale reductions on nonpoint Supporters of PNTR dribble on about the tent of improving the quality of our nation's source pollution are not yet fully developed. need of engagement to facilitate a ``move- waters, we strongly oppose both the sub- States, local governments, businesses and ment'' toward democracy. Yet the facts are stance of these rules and the accelerated landowners are currently poised to voluntarily that US corporations are leaving democracies process employed by the EPA to bring them spend billions of dollars over the next 20 years at an unprecedented rate. US taxpayers sub- to finality. Our bill is designed to address in an earnest attempt to acquire this tech- sidize this new ``corporate flight.'' And unfortu- these two concerns directly. nology and data. In order to realize the opti- nately, one need only look at Chevron Cor- Our criticisms of EPA's proposed rules gen- mum return on these investments, however, poration and Occidental Petroleum Company erally fall into two categories: (1) lack of au- states, local governments and other affected to see examples of just the kind of ``move- thority and (2) lack of information. stakeholders must be allowed to operate with- ment'' that we ought not want to export. In LACK OF AUTHORITY in the flexible framework established by the fact, Chevron is in federal court today for aid- Congress has clearly identified the respon- 1987 Clean Water Act amendments. This will ing and abetting in the murder of Nigerian citi- sibilities of the federal government and the preserve the ability of the states to develop in- zens demonstrating to protect their environ- states for maintaining the quality of our na- novated methods to gather the information ment against Chevron's wanton pollution of tion's waters. When Congress enacted the upon which sound management objectives their indigenous lands. Occidental Petroleum Clean Water Act in 1972, the primary empha- can be based and thereafter design programs seems to be on the same path as Chevron, sis of that legislation was to address point carefully tailored to meet those objectives. willing to run over Colombia's fledgling democ- source pollution discharges. Congress at that Unfortunately, EPA's proposed rules move racy in order to despoil the sacred lands of the time established a clear role for the Federal in exactly the opposite direction. By estab- Uwa people. The U'wa have vowed to die be- Government in the regulation of point source lishing arbitrary deadlines for completing fore Occidental is allowed on their land. None pollution through the National Pollutant Dis- TMDLs, threatening to unilaterally establish of this bodes well for anyone involvedÐexcept charge Elimination (NPDES) program. TMDLs and load allocations, and imposing the stockholders, perhaps, of both Chevron Congress was also careful to define the mandatory guidelines for best management and Occidental. And in China, workers who point sources of pollution that would be sub- practices, EPA will force states to act before protest their conditions are fired or could face ject to the NPDES program. This definition they have the data needed to act intelligently. prison for life! specifically excluded agricultural storm water In fact, the General Accounting Office has found that few states have the majority of the Americans who buy Huffy bicycles, Alpine discharge from the point source designation, data needed to comply with the onerous re- car stereos, RCA TV's, or Timberland, Keds, thereby placing discharges from farming, quirements outlined in the EPA's proposed Fubu and Nike shoes or Spiegel clothing ranching and silviculture operations outside of rules. Forcing states to comply with the new should have a right to know the conditions the reach of the federal permitting program. regulatory framework required by the EPA at under which those items are made. American In 1987 Congress amended the Clean this stage of the process will waste time and workers who used to make those items and Water Act to establish a framework within money and result in confusion rather than bet- who are now struggling to find their place in which states could carry out their responsibility ter water quality. the new economy, certainly should have a to manage nonpoint sources of pollution. It right to know why their jobs ``fled'' to China. was the intent of Congress at that time to pre- PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION serve the distinctions between point and The purpose of the bill we are introducing Despite the rhetoric, the vote on China nonpoint sources of pollution established in today is to address the two concerns raised PNTR will not protect the US worker, nor will the 1972 Act so that there would be no ambi- previously, namely, that the EPA lacks both it protect the Chinese worker. There is a need guity with regard to the role of the state in re- the authority and the information to proceed for something more. That is why I will soon be lation to the federal government. with the agency's proposed rules. introducing the Corporate Code of Conduct At no time has Congress granted the federal Our legislation commissions an independent Act. This bill will establish minimum human government an affirmative regulatory role in study of the scientific methodologies, pro- rights, labor rights, and environmental protec- the management of nonpoint sources of pollu- grams, and costs associated with the develop- tion guidelines based on US and internation- tion. Neither has Congress granted the EPA ment and implementation of TMDLs. We in- ally recognized standards. This legislation will the authority to unilaterally change the clear tend this independent review to provide the allow us all to put our money where our pro- distinctions between point and nonpoint EPA, the Secretary of Agriculture and the fessed values are: fair trade, democracy, re- sources of pollution currently established in states a valuable tool with which to develop spect for workers, sensible environmental law. sound policies for the management of standards, and no child labor. Upon review of the draft rules proposed by nonpoint sources of pollution. This approach I believe that our corporations can export the EPA, it is our view that the agency's pro- will help remedy the current problems associ- freedom, prosperity, equality, and justice; and posal exceeds the authority provided by the ated with identifying impaired water bodies our bill, the Corporate Code of Conduct Act, 1972 Act and the 1987 amendments both in and establishing TMDL allocations based on will ensure that they do. terms of the new regulatory role assumed by anecdotal and otherwise unverifiable data. It

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.087 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E873 will also require EPA to take a more deliberate peaceful resolution to conflicts in the Middle Council Boy Scouts of America in saluting Mr. and thoughtful look at how the agency might East. Manuel N. Stamatakis as the recipient of this better cooperate with states and landowners Prime Minister Selim al-Hoss has assured year's Scout Mariner Award. to improve water quality rather than impose the safety of residents in Southern Lebanon. Mr. StamatakisÐin addition to being a arbitrary standards and guidelines that will Lebanon has been a victim of far too much close, personal friendÐis president and chief achieve uncertain outcomes. blood shed in recent decades. It now stands executive officer of Capital Management En- We are also concerned about the workload in the midst of a crucial transition. Therefore, terprises, a financial service and communica- impact on the conservation agencies that the physical security guaranteed by all parties tions conglomerate headquartered in Valley serve private landowners, such as the Natural must also ensure protection for religious free- Forge, Pennsylvania. Mr. Stamatakis has Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and dom, political independence and liberty. Only made community service and partnerships a local conservation and resource conservation under these conditions, will Southern Lebanon hallmark of his life's work. He has been and and development districts. Nor do we believe be able to fully redevelop its communities and continues to be a shining example of a person that EPA has adequately reviewed the tech- provide its people with the ability to lead fruit- of action and integrity. Manuel N. Stamatakis nical and financial assistance that will be ful lives. certainly fits the criteria of a ``Scout Mariner.'' needed to assist landowners under the pro- Again, I offer my support and encourage The ``Scout Mariner Award'' is presented to posed rules. Prime Minister Barak and President Lahoud to one who exemplifies in his daily life the ideals Our bill will also underscore both the lan- continue on the path of peace and progress. of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in guage and the intent of the Clean Water Act f the scout oath and law. The recipients are relative to the role of the EPA in managing chosen by their peers for outstanding commu- nonpoint sources of pollution. We believe the COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- nity service as evidenced by the interest and law is clear that the EPA has no regulatory PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN leadership given to many worthwhile organiza- role in the management of nonpoint source LEBANON tions, as well as the respect and esteem in pollutions. We also maintain the EPA has no which they are held by their colleagues. authority to unilaterally change the definition of SPEECH OF Mr. Stamatakis is also the Chairman of the point source pollution to encompass nonpoint Delaware River Port Authority. It is interesting HON. DAVID E. BONIOR to note that the ``Scout Mariner Award'' is sources. The language of our legislation re- OF MICHIGAN symbolized by a Norman Rockwell painting of emphasizes these points and restricts the EPA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a seaman talking to scouts, entitled ``Tales of from pursuing these unauthorized objectives in Wednesday, May 24, 2000 Many Lands.'' Since 1998 Mr. Stamatakis a regulatory proceeding. To summarize, we support the objective of Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased chairs the Team Pennsylvania Ambassador improving the quality of our nation's waters. that the government of Israel has followed ProgramÐa network of business, cultural and However, we insist on achieving these objec- through on its commitment to withdraw its academic leaders working to expand domestic tives within the parameters of the law and troops from Southern Lebanon. and international business in Pennsylvania. As using the best available information. The This is a step that could end one of the chairman, Mr. Stamatakis was particularly well Water Pollution Program Improvement Act of most tragic episodes in the difficult recent his- suited to this role as he has traveled through- 2000 is designed to help ensure that outcome. tory of the Middle East. out the world to promote trade within the Com- We urge our colleagues to support this impor- I commend the government of Prime Min- monwealth. In the past two years alone, he tant legislation. ister Ebud Barak for fulfilling its commitment to has visited Brazil, Germany, China, Finland, f withdraw Israeli troops from Lebanon, and I Russia and Japan. urge my colleagues to join me in supporting Mr. Speaker, I commend Manuel N. COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- this resolution. Stamatakis and those like him who take the PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN I have always believed that all foreign forces time to give back to their communities more LEBANON should leave Lebanon. than they take for themselves. Scouting is a We have seen what the cycle of violence positive force in our area and thousands of SPEECH OF has done to people of all faiths and back- youth benefit from the program and the in- HON. BARBARA LEE grounds in Lebanon and throughout the Mid- volvement of distinguished business leaders dle East. And while it is important to reflect on such as Mr. Stamatakis who have gone above OF CALIFORNIA and beyond the Boy Scout protocol. I ask all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past, we must also move forward. Today, I join with the many voices which are of my colleagues in Congress to please join Wednesday, May 24, 2000 renewing the call for peace. Those who want me in honoring Mr. Manuel N. Stamatakis for Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- to perpetuate the violence will try to stand in his commitment to community service and our press my support for Israel's redeployment our way but we can't let that happen. youth. from Southern Lebanon. We must stand together and demand that f Prime Minister Ehud Barak ensured Israel's all the parties work for peace, seek justice, IN HONOR OF BONEAL, INC.—RE- compliance with the 1978 United Nations Se- and forsake violence. That is our only option. CIPIENT OF THE 2000 UNITED curity Council Resolution 425, which calls on Let that be our task in the days ahead. STATES POSTAL SERVICE QUAL- Israel to withdraw its forces from all Lebanese Step by step, over time, the withdrawal of ITY SUPPLIER AWARD territories. His commitment to redeploy Israeli troops and other measures will build tolerance forces by June 7, 2000 must also be com- and mutual respect, so that differences are HON. HAROLD ROGERS mended. settled not with guns, but with compassion Prime Minister Barak has shown remarkable OF KENTUCKY and understanding. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership in Israel and in his commitment to Mr. Speaker, we must all learn to not let our advance peaceful negotiations with all of her differences stand in the way of joining together Thursday, May 25, 2000 neighbors; I am confident these steps will for a common purpose. I believe that if all par- Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, too often, when bring genuine peace to the Middle East. Prime ties work together in good faith peace can be we think of American manufacturing, images Minister Barak's appeal to the Lebanese achieved. of industrial giants come to mind. We think of President, Emile Lahoud, to use the Israeli f huge machinery housed in cavernous fac- withdrawal from south Lebanon as a spring- tories, men stoking enormous furnaces in an board for peace is a step in the right direction. PRAISING EFFORTS OF MANUEL environment of hard hats, rivets and lunchtime As these countries move forward in their ef- STAMATAKIS whistles. forts, it is also extremely important that the This image is, in large part, a vision of the American government work to encourage HON. CURT WELDON past. We still make steel, iron, and heavy ma- peace in the entire region. OF PENNSYLVANIA chinery. But today's manufacturing is also For many years, I have been committed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about men and women in casual attire and moving forward to resolve the Arab-Israeli rather quiet workstations as they inspect com- conflict in the spirit of peace. I have stood with Thursday, May 25, 2000 puter boards and assemble complex yet com- great conviction, alongside my constituents, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, pact circuitry. And, contrary to popular percep- many of whom have close ties, to urge a I rise today to join with the Cradle of Liberty tion, most of the things that are made in

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.090 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 America are made in small and mid-sized the last month is another reminder of the fail- of Bay County. She has truly been an advo- companies. ure of Iran's ruling class in this regard. There cate for those who could not speak up for Historically, small businesses have been the is no better way to regain this promise than to themselves. Our community is certainly a bet- wellspring of creativity in our society. From the ensure freedom and justice for the 13 Iranian ter place because of Jane's hard work. I wish Wright brothers to Bill Gates, some of our Jews on trial in Shiraz. We here in the U.S. her well and hope that the days ahead are most successful manufacturers have started and around the world must be vigilant in filled with the good fruits of a well deserved out in a garage with little more than a dream. pressing for this outcome. retirement. Inventions that have changed our lives, from f f that first voyage in flight to the high-speed microprocessors of today, have been devel- A TRIBUTE TO JANE SMITH A TRIBUTE TO CALVIN BROCK, oped in small firms. These companies provide MEMBER OF THE SUMMER 2000 the backbone of the manufacturing sector. HON. JAMES A. BARCIA UNITED STATES OLYMPIC BOX- Today, I rise to honor one such small busi- OF MICHIGAN ING TEAM SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT ness company and its success in providing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CATEGORY contract-manufacturing services that include Thursday, May 25, 2000 design, completed high-tech assemblies, sub- HON. EVA M. CLAYTON assemblies, testing, and more. The U.S. Post- Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the most impor- OF NORTH CAROLINA al Service has recognized Boneal, Inc., of tant and valuable resource we have in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country is our children. Providing a safe envi- Means, KY, with the 2000 Quality Supplier Thursday, May 25, 2000 Award for its distinguished performance as a ronment to grow and learn has always been specialized small business manufacturer. this country's number one priority. Today, I Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Boneal Incorporated, first established in rise to recognize Jane Smith of Bay City, pay tribute to one of America's finest, twenty- Corbin, KY, in 1980, is a womanowned small Michigan, a wonderful woman who has dedi- five year old Calvin Brock, member of the business that prides itself in offering ``solutions cated her life to protecting and nurturing chil- Summer 2000 United States Olympic Boxing to your most challenging manufacturing dren. She is retiring from the Bay County Team. Over the years, Mr. Speaker, Calvin needs.'' Boneal Inc., in its efforts to provide Family Independence Agency after 24 years of has shown remarkable progress in his deter- fast and seamless manufacturing, accepts service. mination to get to the point for which he will projects from any point in the manufacturing A graduate of Michigan State University, be honored by local officials, family and process, ranging from small projects that re- Jane began her renowned career as a child friends on Sunday, May 28, 2000 at Clem's quire hand assembly of consigned compo- care worker in Saginaw, Michigan. Assisting Grand Ballroom in Weldon, North Carolina. nents to large projects that require capital in- families with their child care needs and mak- Mr. Speaker, Calvin began his boxing ca- vestment, equipment design, and product dis- ing home calls to help families with their phys- reer at age 12. He was defeated his first six tribution. ical and emotional needs was natural for her matches and as a result, was told by many And so today, I join the U.S. Postal Service, and laid the foundation for what would be- that he should choose another sport because the community of Means, KY, and small com- come a distinguished professional career dedi- it was unlikely that he would excel in boxing. panies throughout the United States in con- cated to protecting children who were being Mr. Speaker, this kind of story, which in no gratulating Boneal, Inc., for its selection to re- physically abused. way is a fairy tale, but is true to life, tells us ceive this distinguished award. I also recog- After working in both Genesee and Wayne a lot about Calvin's dedication, determination nize its outstanding contribution to American County as a foster care worker, Jane trans- and commitment. manufacturing. ferred to the Bay County Department, as a There has been a lot of talk in my office f Children's Protective Services worker. It was about Calvin Brock, Mr. Speaker, but what im- here, in Bay County, where her contributions presses me most is what is said about his re- CONCERNING THE 13 IRANIAN and efforts on behalf of Michigan's children lationship with God. The combination of JEWS CURRENTLY ON TRIAL IN and families are legendary. Her tireless efforts Calvin's faith in God and his persistence will THAT COUNTRY investigating cases of child sexual abuse un- go the length in ensuring his return from Sid- doubtedly saved thousands of children from ney Australia with an Olympic Gold Medal. HON. DEBBIE STABENOW being further victims of violence and abuse. Mr. Speaker, Calvin has certainly invested a OF MICHIGAN She established the procedures for what has tremendous amount of time and has made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES become the Bay County Child Sexual Abuse many sacrifices over the years preparing him- Procedural Manual. She has worked closely self for the Olympics. Among the major tour- Thursday, May 25, 2000 with Lutheran Child and Family Services to naments, Calvin has won are the: 1993 Na- Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, I rise to develop child sexual abuse counseling and the tional Junior Championships while ages 16 voice my grave concern over the ongoing trial Parents United Program. She enjoys an excel- through 18; National Police Athletic League in Iran of 13 Iranian Jews on questionable lent relationship with school administrators, the Championships in 1993,1996, and 1998; East- charges of spying. The world should know that Courts in Bay County, area police depart- ern Trials that qualified him to compete in the we are watching this case closely. If Iran truly ments and the Prosecutor's office. Among her 1996 Olympic Trails for the 1996 Olympic wants to join the community of nations it peers, Jane is often solicited for her expert Games in Atlanta, Georgia, however, at that should ensure an open and fair trial. The Jews opinion and suggestions for handling sensitive time, Calvin was defeated in the Semi-finals of facing trial in Iran have been held without due cases. the 1996 Trials; 1998 National Golden Gloves process for over one year. The Clinton admin- Mr. Speaker, I have seen first-hand Jane's Champion at heavyweight division 201 istration has rightly put Iran on notice that we selfless efforts on behalf of Michigan's chil- pounds; Silver Medalist in 1997 at Heavy- are watching these proceedings closely and dren. As a member of the State Senate, I weight Division; ranked number two in 1998 at we will hold the Iranian regime responsible for worked closely with Jane to author an amend- the National U.S. Championship; 1999 Na- their actions. ment to the Child Abuse law, that makes it tional U.S. Champion at super heavyweight di- Mr Speaker, we are seeing reports in the mandatory for Children's Protective Services vision, 201 plus category where he ranked press that describe the social isolation of workers to notify the police of all cases relat- number one in the country; 1999 U.S. Chal- many in Iran's 25,000-strong Jewish commu- ing to child sexual abuse. Her expansive lenge Champion at super heavyweight which nity in the wake of this trial. Several shops knowledge, testimony in front of the committee qualified Calvin for the 2000 Olympic Trials, a owned by Iranian Jews have reportedly been and constant advocation were key to the tournament in which only eight boxers in each attacked in Tehran. Other reports out of Iran amendment being passed by the House and of the 12 weight classes qualify to compete; claim that school children are treating Jewish Senate and signed into law by the Governor 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion at super classmates with contempt, and some adults James Blanchard on December 27, 1984. heavyweight where Calvin won 3 consecutive have stopped going to work out of fear or Mr. Speaker, I invite you and my colleagues matches to become champion; the Olympic shame. There was some hope that the over- to join with me in congratulating Jane Smith Trials win qualified Calvin for the Olympic Box- whelming election of President Khatemi would on the occasion of her retirement from the Bay offs; 2000 U.S. Olympic Box-off Champion; mean a more moderate Iranian government, County Family Independent Agency and this box-off win qualified Calvin to participate but so far this has not been the case. The re- thanking her for her years of exemplary serv- on the 2000 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team. This gime's record of closing 19 newspapers over ice to the community, especially the children championship was televised on NBC. Calvin is

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.094 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E875 the 2000 American Qualifier Champion. His his wife of 23 years, Paula. The Cruses are produce this protein. Through a joint project success at this tournament qualified him to the proud parents of three children and have between North Carolina State University and compete in the Summer Olympic Games in two grandchildren. Georgetown University, researchers will further Sidney, Australia. Although Calvin made the A strong business leader in our community, study how to best produce this protein in order Olympic Team, he still had to win the Amer- Mr. Cruse has worked in the banking industry to develop this vitally important vaccine. In ican Qualifier Tournament to go to the Olym- for over 27 years. During this past year, Mr. light of this, I am pleased that I could secure pics. The American Qualifier Tournament con- Cruse joined the Business Bank of California, $3 million in order to fund this important sisted of all the countries in North, South, and where he serves as the Regional Vice Presi- project. It is my sincere hope that this re- Central America. Calvin defeated opponents dent/Manager. search will result in millions of saved lives for from Brazil, Puerto Rico and Canada Olym- For the past four years, Mr. Cruse has generations to come. pians to win the American Qualifier. Calvin is served on the Ontario Chamber of Commerce f undefeated in international competition with an Board of Directors. He has held the pres- international record of 10 wins and 0 losses. tigious positions of Vice President of Fund De- FAIRNESS AND EQUITY FOR FED- These 10 were against: England, Algeria, velopment, President-Elect, and President. ERAL RETIREES WITH PART- Mexico, Russia, New Zealand, Argentina, The Chamber's accomplishments under Mr. TIME SERVICE Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Canada. Calvin has Cruse's tenure as President have been nu- competed in 183 amateur boxing matches. His merous and impressive: an Airport Awareness HON. JAMES P. MORAN record is 147 wins and 36 losses. committee was developed to focus on the OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, Calvin is a 1993 graduate of marketing of Ontario International Airport, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES West Charlotte High School and 1999 grad- Latino Business Council, which continues to Thursday, May 25, 2000 uate of the University of North Carolina at grow in attendance each month, was estab- Charlotte where he has been awarded a De- lished, and he encouraged the Chamber to Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today, gree in Finance. Calvin is presently employed model its Education Committee in a more ef- I am introducing legislation to correct a long- with the Bank of America in Charlotte, North fective manner. As a result of Mr. Cruse's for- standing inequity that affects a great number Carolina as a Call Analyst in the Operations ward-thinking and leadership, Chamber mem- of federal retirees in my district and throughout Department. bership is growing and stronger relations with the nation who have served for a portion of Mr. Speaker, I have had the occasion to the City Council have been cultivated. their careers in a part-time capacity. I am meet Calvin and his delightful parents. It is un- In addition to his duties as President of the pleased that Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. WYNN, derstandable that they are quite proud. Al- Chamber, Mr. Cruse is a member of the On- Ms. NORTON, Ms. MORELLA, and Mr. WOLF though Calvin grew up and attended Under- tario Host Lions Club, a past President of his have joined me as original cosponsors of this graduate School in Charlotte, North Carolina, club and Region Chairman for the District 4L± important legislation. he has substantial roots in my Congressional 4 of Lions International. He serves as the The current retirement formula for federal District through his mother, Alean Brock who Board Chair for the Ontario-Montclair YMCA workers with part time service was enacted by was born in a very small town in my Congres- and is a member of West End Metro YMCA. Congress in 1986 as a provision of the Con- sional District called Weldon, and his grand- He is also chairman of the Inland Empire Loan solidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act parents, Rebecca and Clinton Anderton who Committee for the Southern California Small (COBRA) (P.L. 99±272). For the most part, have lived there all of their lives. Calvin's Business Development Corporation. the reforms contained in COBRA were fair. mother and his father, Calvance Brock met Mr. Cruse has exemplified the Ontario They ensured an equitable calcualtion for all during the time that they attended Elizabeth Chamber's mission statement, ``To Help De- employees hired after 1986 and prevented City State University. velop, Enhance, and Promote Commerce in part-time employees from gaming the system Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my Colleague, the City of Ontario and its Trade Area,'' and in order to receive a disproporionately higher Congressman MELVIN WATT is just as proud he is deserving of the accolades of this Con- benefit. The 1986 reforms were based on a as I am about Calvin's participation in the gress. procedure developed and recommended to 2000 U.S. Summer Olympics. One reason is f the Congress by the Government Accounting because Congressman WATT's better half, Office (GAO). In a nutshell, the new method- Eulada provided encouragement and guidance CERVICAL CANCER RESEARCH ology determines the proportion of a full time to Calvin during the time that he attended career that a part-time employee works and Devonshire Elementary School where she was HON. ROBIN HAYES scales annuities accordingly. Under the for- the principal. OF NORTH CAROLINA mula, a part-time worker's salary is calculated Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely delighted for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on a full time equivalent basis (FTE) for retire- ment purposes. Thus, a worker's ``high-three the opportunity to share with my Colleagues Thursday, May 25, 2000 the incredible and tremendous achievements salary'' could occur during a period of part- of North Carolina's own Olympian Calvin Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dis- time service. This often happens when a sen- Brock. I wish Calvin the very best at the 2000 cuss the problem of cervical cancer for women ior-level worker cuts back on his or her hours Summer Olympics in Sidney Australia and in America and around the world. Cervical to care for an ill spouse or deal with other per- have every confidence that he will return to cancer is the most common cause of cancer- sonal matters. Many of the people in this situ- the United States with an Olympic Gold related deaths among women worldwide. Over ation are women. Medal. a half million women in the world are affected The problem is that the 1986 law had unin- f annually by cervical cancer and, after breast tended and often unfair consequences for cancer, it is the second most common malig- workers hired before 1986 who have some HONORING STANLEY M. CRUSE nancy found in women. Right here in the part-time service after 1986. Specifically, ac- United States, more than 15,000 women are cording to the way the law has been imple- HON. GARY G. MILLER diagnosed each year with cervical cancer and mented by OPM, some part time workers are OF CALIFORNIA more than a third of them die of this horrible not able to apply their full-time equivalent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disease. Cancers that affect women continue (FTE) salary to pre-1986 employment. This ef- to spread while researchers struggle to find fectively limits their ability to receive the ad- Thursday, May 25, 2000 cures that many of these women may never vantage of their ``high-three average'' salary Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- see. for their entire careers. The reason for this in- er, it is with great pleasure that I rise to cele- Research has confirmed that the primary equity can be traced to subsection (c) of Sec- brate the contributions that Mr. Stanley M. cause of cervical cancer is the human tion 15204 of Cobra. It provides that the new Cruse, of Covina, California, has made to his papillomavirus, or HPV. In order to develop a formula shall be effective with respect to serv- community. vaccine, large quantities of HPV protein frag- ice performed ``on or after the date of the en- Mr. Cruse was born in Toronto, Ontario, ments are required. Until now, researchers actment of this Act.'' Canada. In 1964, he moved with his family to have struggled with ways to mass produce Whether this was a drafting error, or wheth- California, where they settled in Glendora. He this protein so a vaccine can then be mass- er OPM has taken an unnecessarily restrictive attended High School at Charter Oak in Co- produced and distributed in order to prevent reading of the statute is hard to determine. vina and Mt. San Antonio Community College cervical cancer. Recently, it has become pos- What is clear is that the current practice is in Walnut. Presently he lives in Covina with sible to biologically engineer tobacco plants to plainly contrary to the intent of the Congress,

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.097 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 which was to grandfather existing employees IN HONOR OF JOSEPH F. SMITH trict. At Hughes, 10 percent of the student into the new system and to ensure that no body earns straight A's, and 75 percent have federal workers would be harmed by changes HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI GPA's of 2.0 or above. in the retirement formula. OF PENNSYLVANIA At both schools, teachers undergo regular professional training and both host a number In a letter dated February 19, 1987 to then IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of events designed to bring the community OPM Director Constance Horner, the Chair- Thursday, May 25, 2000 and the students together. man of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- These two schools demonstrate all that is Service, the Honorable William D. Ford, ob- duce a bill that would rename a United States right with public education. They show the re- jected to this anomalous and unfair result. He Post Office in Philadelphia, PA, to honor the markable successes that happen when teach- wrote: late U.S. Congressman, Joseph F. Smith. ers, parents and students are committed to a As in many other instances involving bene- Joe Smith started his career of service to superior standard of education. I congratulate fits, Congress chose to protect or to ‘‘grand- this Nation as a sergeant in the United States the faculty, teachers, parents and students of father’’ past service—to apply the new ben- Army, receiving a Purple Heart for his actions Hughes and Rogers Middle Schools on this efit formula only to future service rather during World War II. From 1970±1981, he remarkable achievement, and wish them well than previously performed service under the served in the Pennsylvania State Senate. As in their continued pursuit of educational excel- older, more generous formula. This policy is you are aware, Joe was elected to the Ninety- lence. often adopted to avoid penalizing individuals seventh Congress in 1981 and served until f through the retroactive application of 1983. He worked at the forefront of the Demo- changes not anticipated by them. (As a TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL CHAPLIN measure of fairness, the policy of cratic Party as the Democratic city chairman in prospectivity is often applied to benefit im- Philadelphia from 1983±1986. Joe also served provements as well). as the 31st ward leader for more than 3 dec- HON. SAM FARR ades. He remained devoted to the people of OF CALIFORNIA Notwithstanding Chairman Ford's efforts to his community until May 1999, when he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clarify congressional intent, this inequity has passed away. Thursday, May 25, 2000 continued for 14 years. OPM has publicly ac- Throughout his career, the people of Phila- knowledged that there is a problem with delphia looked to him for leadership, and he Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise COBRA. Director Lachance stated publicly in immersed himself in understanding their today to pay tribute to an outstanding member a letter to Chairman Fred Thompson of the needs. Joe understood that public service is of our military community. After two years of Senate Committee on Government Affairs: ``I most effective when one understands and exemplary service as the Superintendent of agree that an end-of-career change to a part closely reflects the convictions and beliefs of the Naval Postgraduate School, Admiral Rob- time work schedule can have an unanticipated one's constituents. No matter what body he ert C. Chaplin's new assignment is in adverse effect on the amount of the retirement was serving in, his heart was always with the Yokosuka, Japan, where he will become the benefit.'' She also acknowledges in that same people who resided in the communities of commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan letter that a comparable bill in the other body, Kensington, Port Richmond, and Fishtown. (CNFJ). S. 772 introduced by Senator ROBB, ``would After his retirement, Joe could still be found As a former graduate of the NPS, Admiral eliminate the potential for anomalous com- sharing wisdom and insight from his stoop to Chaplin has offered a unique and insightful putations by providing that the full time salary those who sought advice and kinship. perspective as the Superintendent of his alma would be applicable to all service regardless Joe Smith was an outstanding legislator, a mater by ensuring that we have well-prepared of when it was performed while the proration great human being, and a distinguished Amer- and well-educated Navy officers to meet the of service credit would apply only to service ican. We ask that you join us in honoring his challenges of the 21st century. Admiral after April 6, 1986 [the date of enactment.'' legacy in the community that he so diligently Chaplin has tirelessly promoted NPS grad- served throughout his life. To learn more uates as an existing and available resource for This is precisely what the bill we are offering about Joe Smith, or to cosponsor this legisla- the Navy. He has pushed to create these today does. It allows the retirees affected by tion, please contact Karen Bloom with Con- stronger ties by establishing meetings be- this inequity to have their fill-time equivalent gressman BORSKI, at 5±8251. tween the school deans and Navy com- salary for their high three years to apply to f manders, as well as between his students and their entire careers, not just the portion after the fleets. This ``technical to tactical'' bridge, 1986. My bill differs from S. 772 in that it HONORING LONG BEACH’S BLUE as Admiral Chaplin has titled it, has proven places the burden on affected retirees to re- RIBBON SCHOOLS highly successful, and will benefit the Navy quest a recalculation of benefits. This is cou- long after his departure. pled with a requirement that OPM conduct a HON. STEPHEN HORN The imprint that this extraordinary leader good faith effort to notify annuitants of their OF CALIFORNIA has left on academics at the NPS is equally right top obtain a recalculation. To all future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commendable. Not only has Admiral Chaplin retirees, benefits will be calculated in accord- established two new programsÐthe Informa- ance with the new formula. Thursday, May 25, 2000 tion System Operations and System Engineer- Mr. Speaker, this is a matter of great con- Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing ProgramsÐbut also he has governed the sequence to many Americans who devoted honor two outstanding middle schools in my creation of three additional new curricula their most productive years to public service. district, Charles Evans Hughes Middle School scheduled for implementation in September. Some of my constituents have annuities that and Will Rogers Middle School of Long Beach. Pushing the school to be on the cutting edge Both have been recognized by the California of distance learning, NPS recently graduated are thousands of dollars less than they would Department of Education as California Blue over a dozen students who have never been be under my bill. As I indicated, a dispropor- Ribbon Schools, for their demonstrated excel- on the NPS campus. Admiral Chaplin has ably tionate share of these retirees appears to be lence in student achievement, teacher quality, used technology and the Internet to ensure women, who left the federal service to care for and community and family involvement. These that Navy officers around the world are not de- others. schools are now eligible to be named as Na- nied a postgraduate degree simply by geog- It is particularly appropriate that we address tional Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. De- raphy. Many of his accomplishments at NPS this issue now, as changing work-force needs partment of Education. have been driven from his desire to foster and lifestyles make part-time service more Both Hughes and Rogers Middle Schools stronger partnerships with many of the re- popular, both from the standpoint of the work- have overcome a number of challenges. Both gion's universities and the nation's top tech- er and the employee. Many of the anticipated are urban schools with a significant number of nology schools, as well as bringing together work-force shortages that are anticipated in low-income and limited English proficient stu- the high tech companies in the Silicon Valley the federal civil service can and should be met dents. Even with these challenges, both with students at the school. with part-time workers. I am concerned that schools have demonstrated remarkable As a valued member of the greater Mon- they will not be so long as the anomalous and progress. Ten years ago, Rogers had some of terey Peninsula Community, Admiral Chaplin unfair provisions of P.L. 99±272 are allowed to the lowest test scores in the Long Beach Uni- will be missed by many. Our regret is tem- stand. I urge my colleague to join me in co- fied School District. Today, it is consistently pered by recognition of the opportunity that sponsoring this important legislation. among the top five middle schools in the dis- lies before him. Admiral Chaplin is well suited

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.100 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E877 by education and experience to be the Com- rather a process through which students learn WE THE PEOPLE . . . THE CITIZEN mander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan. So, it is to develop critical thinking and problem solving AND THE CONSTITUTION with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues to skills. join me in recognizing the tremendous con- I am proud that in my district, we have stu- HON. ROBERT E. WISE, JR. tribution Admiral Chaplin has made to our na- dents who care not only about the social OF WEST VIRGINIA tional security at Naval Postgraduate School sciences, but also about being involved. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES established tradition of excellence in this com- and throughout his long and distinguished Thursday, May 25, 2000 Navy career and to wish him many years of petition is a testament to the administrators continued success. and faculty at Amador Valley High School. It Mr. WISE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to intro- f reflects the dedication of inspiring and enthusi- duce for the RECORD the names of out- astic teachers. standing students and teachers of Clay Coun- OHIO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL In a time when we decry the state of our try High School in Clay, West Virginia. These public schools, Amador Valley High School constituents participated in ``We the People HON. ED WHITFIELD shines as a light of hope for the future of our . . . The Citizen and the Constitution'', a na- tional contest concerning fundamental values OF KENTUCKY nation. The vision of a first-year teacher, cou- pled with the determination of these bright stu- and ideals of the American government. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents, brought them beyond the district and These students competed against 50 other Thursday, May 25, 2000 state finals to our nation's capital. I am proud classes from around the nation and were able Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of this Mr. Campbell and his students for their to reach the national finals by demonstrating a to honor a student class from the First District remarkable journey and their example of ex- remarkable understanding and knowledge of of Kentucky representing the Ohio County cellence. our constitutional government. Following is a High School located in Hartford, Kentucky. I would like to thank these students and list of those students and teachers involved. Following their victory in the Kentucky State their teacher for taking an interest in American Students: Brandi Brown, Rachel Douglas, competition, this class was selected to rep- government; I would like to thank the sup- Jeremy Duffield, Josh Ferrebee, Angela resent the State in the national We the People portive communities in my district who made Fitzwater, Robin Fitzwater, Casie Frame, . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competi- this trip possible; and, most of all, I would like Deanna Holcomb, Leslie Lanham, Matt Legg, tion which was held in Washington, DC, on to thank the parents of these wonderful stu- Rebecca Legg, Eli Litton, Charles May 6±8, 2000. dents, who have set a standard of excellence McCumbers, Justin Salisbury, Jacob Samples, The We the People . . . The Citizen and for their communities. Congratulations to the Angela Shamblin, Autumn Tanner, Jacqueline the Constitution program is the most extensive students from Amador Valley High School, you Taylor, Jada Taylor, Jason Tucker, Evan educational program in the country developed are an attribute to our nation! Updegrave, Bryan Walker, John Ward, Re- specifically to educate students about the f becca Workman, and Teacher: Phillip Dob- Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and principles bins. SUPPORTING DAY OF HONOR FOR f of democratic government. The program pro- MINORITY WORLD WAR II VET- vides curricular materials for upper elemen- ERANS TRIBUTE TO CAROL E. SCHATZ tary, middle, and high school students nation- wide. Students who are involved in the We the SPEECH OF People program have a greater understanding HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN OF CALIFORNIA of democratic processes and institutions, par- HON. CORRINE BROWN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ticipate or plan to participate more in politics, OF FLORIDA have a greater confidence in government offi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 25, 2000 cials, and are more interested in current Tuesday, May 23, 2000 Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to events and politics in general. Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I was pay tribute to my close friend, Carol E. Schatz, The Ohio County class demonstrated their unable to join my colleagues on the House who will be recognized tonight at this year's extensive knowledge of the Constitution while floor today, but wanted to join them in showing Deborah Awards Women of Achievement Din- participating in the national event through their my support for the resolution recognizing the ner. The Anti-Defamation League has chosen skillful application of democratic principles to Day of Honor 2000 Project, which gives long this night to honor Carol for her exceptional contemporary issues. The format of the com- overdue recognition to the millions of invisible professional achievements and her out- petition was a simulated congressional hear- minority World War II veterans. standing dedication to community and civic ac- ing. Thus the students where required to offer During the Second World War these valiant tivities. testimony as a witness and answer questions soldiers were waging a war on two fronts. I have known Carol for many years, from posed by a panel of judges as committee They fought gallantly beside their comrades in her days in state government in Sacramento. members would. the most trying conditions, while battling the She has always impressed me with her dyna- I am extremely proud of the achievements bigotry and racism that was still prevalent in mism, intelligence and integrity. When she of the Ohio County High School class. The the United States military. These same minor- was named by the Los Angeles magazine as knowledge and experience gained through ity war veterans continued their fight against one of the ten most powerful business leaders their participation in the We the People pro- racism at home by forming the grassroots of in Los Angeles, I was not surprised. Her pas- gram will be invaluable throughout life. the civil rights movement. sion for her work is second only to her devo- f In my State of Florida, we have the oldest tion to her husband Fred and her son Jacob. veterans population in the nation. Unfortu- Carol crashed through the ``glass ceiling'' AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL nately for these veterans and veterans all when she served as the first woman President across the country, the VA budget continues and CEO of the Central City Association of HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER to be underfunded, causing them to be denied Los Angeles. She led that organization to new OF CALIFORNIA the health care and services they need and heights and made it a powerhouse among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deserve. As our aging veterans population de- business advocacy organizations in Los Ange- clines, we will need programs like the Day of les. Under her leadership, CCA helped trans- Thursday, May 25, 2000 Honor 2000 to remind us of the sacrifices mi- form Downtown Los Angeles by resurrecting Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in rec- norities made to protect the freedom that we the Civic Center Authority, planning for a revi- ognition of wonderful students from a high all now enjoy. talization of the Figueroa Corridor and advo- school in my district, Amador Valley High I look forward to the passage of this resolu- cating for the Staples Center. In addition to School. Twenty-one students from this school, tion and want to wish Dr. Smith and the other her extensive responsibilities at CCA, Carol along with their teacher, Matt Campbell, re- leaders of the Day of Honor 2000 Project the has tackled many civic roles and public re- cently traveled to Washington, D.C. to com- greatest success in portraying the honor and sponsibilities. She served as Mayor Riordan's pete in a national civics competition called dignity displayed by our Minority World War II appointee to the Convention and Exhibition ``We the People. . .'' veterans. Their efforts and accomplishments Center Authority and as his appointee to the This competition is designed to promote have been ignored for far too long and I look Metropolitan Transportation Authority. civic competence and responsibility. This pro- forward to sharing their achievements with Carol, who holds a B.A. from the University gram is not about textbooks and tests, but people today and for generations to come. of California Berkeley and a J.D. from Loyola

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.103 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 University School of Law, is exceptionally Mr. Speaker, as you know, the Coast Guard with ``O'' device, the Coast Guard Achieve- bright and extraordinarily accomplished. How- is an invaluable branch of the United States ment Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon and ever, she stands out not just because of her military. The men and women of our Coast various other awards. intelligence, but because she has chosen to Guard keep our waters free of narcotics and He was also selected as the 1989 recipient focus her energy and vision on improving all illegal aliens, perform almost all of the search of the U.S. Navy League's Captain David Jar- of our lives in the greater Los Angeles com- and rescue missions for the United States and vis award for professional competence and in- munity. provide security and safety in our waterways. spirational leadership. It is my distinct pleasure to ask my col- This is just a small sampling of the duties Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me leagues to join with me in saluting Carol performed by the Coast Guard. We all owe in congratulating Command Al Bernard on an Schatz for her outstanding achievements, and them a huge debt of gratitude for the services illustrious military career. Likewise, we salute to congratulate her for receiving this pres- they provide. his wonderful wife, Ann, and their two children, tigious recognition from the Anti-Defamation For 24 years, Commander Bernard has Jason and Bernadelle, who made the many league. faithfully performed these and other duties in sacrifices military families make in supporting f service to our great country. Prior to donning their husband and father all these years. We the Coast Guard uniform, Commander Ber- wish Al the best of luck in all of his future en- RECOGNIZING THE RIVERSIDE nard was also a proud U.S. Marine, where he deavors, for he is truly a fine example for all VETERANS CENTER served as an infantryman in Southeast Asia. Americans. He has spent more than half of his life in serv- f HON. KEN CALVERT ice to this nation and today, we are a grateful OF CALIFORNIA nation for his sacrifice. HONORING MAKIA EPIE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From his humble beginnings operating small Thursday, May 25, 2000 boats as a coxswain to his assignment as liai- HON. MARTIN FROST son officer to the House of Representatives in Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF TEXAS Washington, Commander Bernard has per- honor and commend a group of individuals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formed each and every job as a true patriot. who have dedicated their lives to the Inland He quickly rose through the ranks of the Thursday, May 25, 2000 Empire's veterans in need. There is no more Coast Guard and in 1979, he was accepted to Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay appropriate time than Memorial Day to recog- Officer Candidate School. After receiving his tribute to a special young man, Makia Epie, of nize the men and women who serve at the commission, Al's first assignment was as a se- Cedar Hill, Texas, who is proving to be an out- Riverside Veterans Center in Riverside, Cali- curity officer at Training Center New York, standing addition to the Air Force Academy. fornia. Governors Island. Just a year later, he was Makia, who entered the Academy in the fall of The Riverside Vets Center was established promoted to First Lieutenant and deck watch 1997, has been named Flight Commander for in 1981 and has served over 6500 veterans officer on the USCGC Courageous, in Cape the upcoming academic session. I know the and their families. At the Riverside Vets Cen- Canaveral, Florida. He was then chosen to be entire 24th Congressional District joins me in ter, veterans receive needed counseling, are executive officer of USCGC Shearwater in Key celebrating this accomplishment. involved in outreach programs with local West, Florida. In addition, was made the sen- As Flight Commander, Makia will assist the schools and community-oriented volunteer ior controller at the Pacific Area/Twelfth USCG Cadet Squadron Commander in developing programs, work with homeless veterans and District Rescue Coordination Center. and training the basic cadets. Makia will work participate in social activities. Recently, a writ- From there, Al Bernard's military career sky- to ensure that cadets develop the right military ing group established at the Center by Leon- rocketed. He received command of his first attitude and attention to duty. He will do this ard Reims and several other veterans, created ship, the USCGC Nantucket, in Roosevelt by setting an appropriate example in leading and published a moving and inspiring collec- roads, Puerto Rico. It should be noted that Al his flight drills. tion of poems entitled ``Windows to our Souls.'' is the first American of Puerto Rican descent Makia's performance in the Air Force Acad- I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to command his own ship. emy deserves the highest praise, and I extend to the fine staff whose dedication, passion and Due to his exceptional abilities, Commander my sincerest appreciation for his service to his commitment ensure that the necessary serv- Bernard was relocated to Washington to serve country. I wish him and his family the best in ices are available to these veterans. The cur- his country at USCG Headquarters. He later their future endeavors. rent and former members of the staff who received command of another cutter, the f have made a major impact on these veterans USCGC Citrus, which was homeported in include: head counselor Thomas ``Buddy'' Coos Bay, OR. After finishing another produc- HONORING THE CITY OF Hawkins, Max Greenwald, Eleanor Parham, tive tour, he was made chief, Cutter Manage- TORRANCE Marion Wilson and Rosendo Reyes. ment Branch, Coast Guard Pacific Area in Ala- Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I would also like to give meda, California. special recognition to Bill Densmore with the HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL While on duty in California, he was selected Riverside County Vets Service Office, VFW OF CALIFORNIA to attend the U.S. Naval War College, where Post 9223 and the Vietnam Vets of America IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he graduated with distinction, earning a Mas- Chapter 47 for their active involvement and Thursday, May 25, 2000 ter of Arts Degree in National Security and support of the Riverside Vets Center. Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise On behalf of the veterans in California's Strategic Studies. Upon graduation, Commander Bernard was today to recognize the City of Torrance. For 43rd District, thank you! given his third command, the USCGC Deci- the last 41 years, the City of Torrance has f sive in St. Petersburg, Florida; he later honored and acknowledged the men and SALUTE TO COMMANDER AL crossdecked to USCGC Resolute. women of our military during its annual Armed BERNARD Most recently, he was selected in 1998 to Forces Day Parade. become the liaison officer to the House of The Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade is HON. SONNY CALLAHAN Representatives in Washington, where I can an important event for the residents of the South Bay. Torrance boasts one of the oldest OF ALABAMA personally attest he has served every man and women who wears the Goast Guard uni- and most noteworthy Armed Forces Day pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form with great distinction. rades in the country. Thousands of people, Thursday, May 25, 2000 Over the course of his 24 years of service many waving American flags, lined the streets Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to to the United States, Commander Bernard has last Saturday to honor our Armed Forces. ask my colleagues in the House of Represent- demonstrated his versatility by serving bril- Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen was also on atives to join me in honoring a man of out- liantly in both the military and legislative are- hand to participate in the celebration. standing accomplishment, Commander Al Ber- nas. Al Bernard has been recognized for his The parade has persevered during the last nard. achievements with numerous awards, such as 41 years. It has been protested, glorified, and Commander Bernard is retiring from the the Bronze Star with ``V'' device for valor, the even scaled back at times. But despite the cir- United States Coast Guard this week, and I Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal cumstances of the day, the City of Torrance would like to call attention to his extraordinary with an ``O'' device. He has also received has held the parade to pay tribute to the men and meritorious service to his country. seven Coast Guard Commendation Medals and women of the Armed Forces. This is a

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.108 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E879 valued tradition in the South Bay, one that will people of China. The findings of the recent resenting 27 million Christians in the United continue for years to come. report from the U.S. International Religious States of America); John A. Buehrens, (Uni- I congratulate Torrance Mayor Dee Freedom Committee are disturbing to us. tarian Universalist Association); Bruce Clearly, the Chinese government still has a Birchard, (Friends General Conference); Hardison on the success this year's parade. I long way to go. Myrrl Byler, (China Education Exchange, also commend the citizens of Torrance for The question for us all is: What can the Mennonite Church); Reverend Richard W. they are the ones who have helped keep this U.S. government do that will best advance Cain, ((Emeritus) President, Claremont tradition alive. We live in a great country. It is human rights and religious freedom for the School of Theology); Ralph Covell, (Senior our Armed Forces who are responsible for people of China? Are conditions more likely Professor of World Christianity, Denver protecting and defending our freedom through- to improve through isolation and contain- Seminary); Charles A. Davis, PhD, (The out the world. ment or through opening trade, investment, Evangelical Alliance Missions); Father Rob- and exchange between peoples? f ert F. Drinan, (Professor, Georgetown Uni- Let us look first at what has already oc- versity Law Center; Member of Congress, COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- curred within China over the past twenty 1971–1981); Samuel E. Ericsson, (President, years. The gradual opening of trade, invest- Advocates International, a faith-based global PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN ment, travel, and exchange between China LEBANON network of lawyers, judges, clergy, and na- and the rest of the world has led to signifi- tional leaders reaching over 100 nations for cant, positive changes for human rights and justice, reconciliation, and ethics with of- SPEECH OF religious freedom in China. We observe the fices on five continents); Nancy Finneran, following: (Sisters of Loretto Community); Brent Ful- HON. LOIS CAPPS The number of international religious mis- ton, (President, ChinaSource, a non-profit, OF CALIFORNIA sions operating openly in China has grown Christian Evangelical organization con- rapidly in recent years. Today these groups IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES necting knowledge and leaders in service to provide educational, humanitarian, medical, Wednesday, May 24, 2000 China); Dr. Richard L. Hamm, (Christian and development assistance in communities Church (Disciples of Christ)); Kevin M. Har- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I want to join my across China. din, (University Language Services); J. Dan- colleagues in commending Israel for its coura- Despite continued, documented acts of gov- ernment oppression, people in China none- iel Harrison, (President, Leadership Develop- geous withdrawal from Lebanon. The Israeli ment International); Bob Heimburger, (Pro- action sends a strong signal that Israel is very theless can worship, participate in commu- nities of faith, and move about the country fessor (Ret.) Indiana University); Rev. Ear- serious about pursuing a comprehensive much more freely today than was even imag- nest W. Hummer, (President, China Outreach peace with all its neighbors. At the same time, inable twenty years ago. Ministries); John Jamison, (Intercultural it is critical for this Congress to demand a ces- Today, people can communicate with each Exchange Network); Rodolf Mak, Ph.D., (Di- sation of all terrorist activities in southern Leb- other and the outside world much more eas- rector of Chinese Church Mobilization, OMF anon and to strongly encourage the govern- ily and with much less governmental inter- International); Jim Nickel, (ChinaSource, a non-profit, Christian Evangelical organiza- ment of Syria to remove its troops from Leb- ference through the tools of business and trade: telephones, cell phones, faxes, and e- tion connecting knowledge and leaders in anon as well. mail. serve to China); Don Reeves, (General Sec- f On balance, foreign investment has intro- retary (Interim) American Friends Service duced positive new labor practices into the Committee); Rabbi Arthur Schneier, D.D., GRANTING PERMANENT NORMAL Chinese workplace, stimulating growing as- (President, Appeal of Conscience Founda- TRADE RELATIONS TO CHINA pirations for labor and human rights among tion); Phil Schwab, (ChinaTeam Inter- Chinese workers. national Services, Ltd.); Dr. Stephen Steele, HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS These positive developments have come (Dawn Ministries); Rev. Daniel B. Su, (Spe- about gradually in large part as a result of cial Assistant to the President, China Out- OF PENNSYLVANIA economic reforms by the Chinese govern- reach Ministries); Bishop Melvin G. Talbert, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and the accompanying normalization (The United Methodist Church); Dr. James Thursday, May 25, 2000 of trade, investment, and exchange with the H. Taylor III, (President, MSI Professional outside world. The developing relationships Services International); Finn Torjesen, (Ex- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I was pleased with between Chinese government officials, busi- ecutive Director, Evergreen Family Friend- the passage of yesterday's legislation to grant ness managers, workers, professors, stu- ship Service, a Christian, non-profit benefit Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) to dents, and people of faith and their foreign organization working in China); Joe Volk, China. Passage of PNTR is the first step in re- counterparts are reflected in the develop- (Executive Secretary, Friends Committee on forming China and advancing religious free- ment of new laws, government policies, busi- National Legislation); Rev. Dr. Daniel E. dom and human rights for the Chinese people. ness and labor practices, personal freedom, Weiss, (American Baptist Churches, USA); and spiritual seeking. Further, the Chinese Dr. Hans M. Wilhelm, (China Partner, an or- Of course, change will not occur overnight in government is much more likely to develop China. However, it will occur gradually through ganization serving Church of China by train- the rule of law and observe international ing emerging young leaders); Rev. Dr. An- policies of normal trade, exchange and en- norms of behavior if it is recognized by the drew Young, (President, National Council of gagement, through peoples of faith, scholars, U.S. government as an equal, responsible Churches, former ambassador to the United the workforce, and businesses. partner within the community of nations. Nations and member of Congress); Danny Yu, Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit for the The U.S. government and governments (Christian Leadership Exchange). around the world have a continuing, impor- RECORD a powerful statement signed by a tant role to play in challenging one another f broad spectrum of religious leaders in support through international forums to fully ob- of PNTR. These individuals and their organi- serve standards for human rights and reli- TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL zations have worked, and will continue to gious freedom. However, we do not believe BARRY BATES work, for the advancement of religious liberty that the annual debate in the U.S. Congress, and human rights. linking justifiable concern for human rights HON. MARTIN FROST and religious freedom in China to the threat OF TEXAS STATEMENT BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN SUP- of unilateral U.S. trade sanctions, has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PORT OF PERMANENT NORMAL TRADE RELA- productive toward that end. TIONS WITH CHINA (EXPANDED LIST OF SIG- Change will not occur overnight in China. Thursday, May 25, 2000 NATORIES) Nor can it be imposed from outside. Rather, Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay MAY 23, 2000. change will occur gradually, and it will be tribute to an outstanding Army leader in my DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: Soon you will inspired and shaped by the aspirations, cul- be asked to vote on an issue that will set the ture, and history of the Chinese people. We District, Major General Barry Bates, as he re- course for U.S.-China relations for years to on the outside can help advance religious linquishes command of the Army & Air Force come: enacting Permanent Normal Trade freedom and human rights best through poli- Exchanges Service, headquartered in Dallas, Relations (PNTR) with China. Your vote will cies of normal trade, exchange and engage- Texas. also have an impact on how human rights ment for the mutual benefit of peoples of Under his strong visionary leadership, and religious freedom will advance for the faith, scholars, workers, and businesses. En- AAFES has served the military community bet- people of China in the years ahead. We are acting permanent normal trade relations ter than at any time in its history. General writing to urge you to vote for PNTR for with China is the next, most important legis- Bates exercised astute management which led China because we believe that this is the lative step that Congress can take to help in best way to advance these concerns over the this process. to annual sales of $7.3 billion and earnings of long term. Sincerely, over $351 million. This produced the highest We share your concern for advancing Dr. Donald Argue, (Former President, Na- per capita dividend ($284 per service member) human rights and religious freedom for the tional Association of Evangelicals, rep- for Morale, Welfare & Recreation programs of

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.112 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 our Armed Services. He improved the over- Chief Obleman was born on 1 April, 1948 in RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- seas school feeding program, the military fam- Pulaski, New York where he still resides. He MENTS OF MINE PRESERVA- ily program, and encouraged youth by estab- graduated from North Syracuse Central High TIONIST BURTON BOYUM lishing a coupon program and Savings Bond School in June of 1967. In August 1967 he drawing to recognize those achieving good joined the United States Marine Corp where grades. he was an Aviation Ordnance Man. He served HON. BART STUPAK General Bates has expanded business part- in Vietnam from 18 June, 1969 through 9 OF MICHIGAN nerships, improved cooperation among DOD June, 1970. He was discharged from the Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resale activities, and partnered with other rines in August of 1971. In the Marine Corp he services to develop exchange-wide credit card attained the rank of E±5. In the Marines he re- Thursday, May 25, 2000 services. He has also advanced AAFES sig- ceived the following awards and decorations: nificantly in the application of technology. Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to National Defense Service Medal, Republic of honor an outstanding volunteer for his work in Internet sales have grown by leaps and Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/palm, the Viet- bounds to $24.2 million in 1999. AAFES' Infor- preserving the grand history of mining in the namese Service Medal with 1 device, the Pur- Upper Peninsula of Michigan. mation Systems Directorate has won 13 major ple heart, the Good Conduct Medal and the Burton Boyum is a shining example of how national awards and opened a state of the art Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with de- giving to one's community brightens the lot for Enterprise Technology Center. vice. General Bates has made customer service many. Mr. Boyum has selflessly given his time a priority, positioning AAFES as a ``customer After his discharge from the Marines he and served in various capacities designed to driven company.'' At the same time, he has fo- worked a civilian job at Rumsey Distributing better the lives of residents and improve their cused on developing, training and caring for from October 1971 to December of 1974. In understanding of the area's economic and cul- AAFES employees. The results tell the story: April 1973 he joined the 174th Fighter Wing as tural history. customer service has improved 25%, and as- a traditional guardsman. On 22 December, For decades, the Upper Peninsula was dot- sociate satisfaction has increased by 14%. 1974 he became a full time technician in the ted with mines that drew iron ore and copper I've been impressed with the work of Gen- Weapons Loading Section. He worked in from the tree-covered hills. The resources, eral Bates on two vastly different fronts. On a Weapons Loading until June of 1982 when he however, were exhausted and now the area is recent trip to Bosnia I shopped at a great PX assumed leadership of the Munitions element witness to little mining. All that remains of this at Eagle Base in Tuzla. This kind of operation as a Master Sergeant. He achieved the rank former economic mainstay, which provided is what AAFES has become known forÐthey of Senior Master Sergeant on 15 November, thousands of jobs to hardworking citizens, are go wherever our soldiers go. General Bates 1987. On 31 August, 1990 he was awarded the stories of former miners and some dilapi- has inspired his team to provide great service the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. dated structures. Gratefully, communities in on all the U.S. contingency missions. His com- As Chief of the Munitions element he recog- the Upper Peninsula have been graced by the mitment to be there for the troops was most nized that the current procedure for uploading energy and dedication of Burton Boyum. He evident when AAFES established a presence 30-millimeter ammo onto the A±10 aircraft has been determined to preserve the historic in Albania just five days after our forces ar- could be accomplished in a safer and more ef- structures of Michigan's mining past and retain rived there. the anecdotes that illustrated miners' lives. At the request of AAFES retirees, I worked ficient manner. He initiated a design change to personally with General Bates to guarantee the GFU±7 loading system for use with the Following his graduation from the University the security of the AAFES retirement plan. He 30-millimeter GPU±5 gun pods. This design of Minnesota in 1941, Mr. Boyum moved to was courageous and unyielding in his fight to change allowed the GPU±5 gun pod to be the Upper Peninsula, where he worked as a ensure that the retirement plan was protected loaded in the Munitions Storage Area instead Mining Engineer for Cleveland Cliffs Inter- for all AAFES retirees and associates. of the flight line resulting in less people and national until his retirement in 1984. During General Bates has positioned AAFES solidly aircraft being exposed to a potentially dan- that period and beyond, Mr. Boyum worked for the future. His extraordinary leadership and gerous explosive operation. High levels of diligently to capture the history of mining. In business acumen have set a standard in Command visited the 174th Fighter Wing to 1961, he founded the Quincy Mine Hoist As- Texas for quality operations that will ensure observe the new method he developed. The sociation, a non-profit organization, and quality morale, welfare, and recreation pro- GPU±5 30-millimeter gun pod was combat served as President of the Board of Directors grams for our Army and Air Force for years to tested during Operation Desert Storm. from 1973 to 1998. Most notably, in 1998, the come. Under his leadership the Munitions Element Quincy Mine Hoist Association honored this A soldier's soldier, General Bates is now re- received excellent ratings on all major inspec- distinguished community member by creating the Burton H. Boyum Award. turning to Korea to command Army troops in tions. Chief Obleman was instrumental in the that volatile part of the world. On the occasion planning of the initial setup and the successful Mr. Boyum has contributed to the commu- of his departure, I want to thank him for help- ongoing operation of the Forward Operating nity in many other laudable ways. He served ing Congress take care of the troops and their Location at Wheeler-Sack Air Field for the A± as a member of the Marquette County Histor- families, for caring for many of my constitu- 10 and F±16 aircraft, part of the only live fire ical Society, where he wrote and published entsÐthe wonderful employees of AAFES, range in the Northeast. two books: Saga of Iron Mining in Michigan's and for serving his Army so effectively as the Upper Peninsula and The Mather Mine. He Commander of AAFES. I ask all Members to Chief Master Sergeant Michael R. Obleman worked tirelessly to create the United States join me in wishing General Bates success in has 32 years, 6 months and 1 day of dedi- National Ski Hall of Fame in Ishpeming, Michi- his new position. cated military service. Four years of this serv- gan, which is housed in an award-winning f ice was with the Marines and the remainder of structure that beautifully enhances the inter- service was with the 174th Fighter Wing, Han- pretation of skiing in our country. Finally, Mr. TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MICHAEL R. cock Field. His Air Force Awards and Decora- Boyum played a large role in creating the OBLEMAN tions include the Air Reserve Forces Meri- Great Lakes Olympic Education Training Cen- torious Medal with 6 devices, the Air Force ter, which trains athletes for various events in HON. JOHN M. McHUGH Longevity Service Award with 6 devices, the the world's athletic showcase. I have worked OF NEW YORK National Defense Service Medal with 1 device, on matters concerning the National Ski Hall of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the South West Asia Service Medal with 2 de- Fame and the Great Lakes Olympic Education Thursday, May 25, 2000 vices, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Training Center and can appreciate the initia- 1 Device, the Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Speaker, on 9 February, tive and devotion displayed by Mr. Boyum to- 2000 Chief Master Sergeant Michael R. Arabia, the Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait, ward both creating and strengthening these fa- Obleman retired as the Chief of the Munitions the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 4 cilities. Element for the 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock devices and the Meritorious Service Medal. Although Mr. Boyum recently suffered a Field, New York Air National Guard in Syra- Chief Obleman married Nancy Condon on stroke, I am sure that his passion for civic in- cuse NY. He assumed leadership of the Muni- 10 May, 1969. He has three children Michael, volvement and his appreciation for mining his- tions Element as a Master Sergeant in Janu- Lorianne, and John. Lorianne is married to tory in the Upper Peninsula will remain stead- ary of 1982. Previously he worked as a Super- Trevor Quig, and are the parents of his grand- fast. I ask you Mr. Speaker to join me in this visor for the Weapons Loading Section. daughter, Adrianna. salute to Burton Boyum.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.116 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 May 25, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E881 AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- China and open Chinese markets to more people must be counted on to relish these DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT U.S. exports. The November 1999 Agreement rights and to fight for opportunities at the table (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS between the United States and China contains of democracy. TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- a product-specific safeguard, which will be in- Former President Jimmy Carter has worked PUBLIC OF CHINA cluded in China's protocol of accession to the relentlessly since leaving the oval office to WTO. A provision was recently added to this press for open, free, and fair elections all over SPEECH OF legislation that spells out procedures for effec- the world. He has been advocating a powerful HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE tively invoking that safeguard. human rights agenda within our foreign policy H.R. 4444 presently before the House en- and I salute him for his efforts. OF TEXAS PNTR could help many of these villagers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ables the United States to grant PNTR to China once it has completed its accession, find ways to improve their economic and so- Wednesday, May 24, 2000 provided that it is on terms at least as good cial well being. For example, some companies Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as those in our 1999 bilateral agreement. By are simply showing the Chinese how to im- I rise today in support of granting Permanent granting permanent trade relations to China, it prove fertilizers to improve agricultural growth. Normal Trade Relations for China. I have will open its markets to an unprecedented de- The people of China certainly should be em- come to this conclusion after intensely listen- gree, while in return the United States simply powered with the ability to feed their people. ing to arguments for some period of time from maintains its current market access policies. That should be a basic right. many supporters and opponents of the PNTR, The enhanced trade and services for Amer- At the same time, Americans should under- and weighing the pros and cons of this ex- ican and Chinese companies could be dra- stand that granting PNTR should not remove tremely important trade bill. matic for Texans and Americans as a whole. the responsibility from Congress, this Adminis- I want to thank Chairman ARCHER and Texas alone has export sales to China of tration, or any future Administration in assess- Ranking Member RANGEL for their important more than $580 million in 1998Ðnearly 50 ing and responding to any drastic negative im- work on this legislation. They should be com- percent above its sales in 1993. Shipments pact on Americans as a result of this legisla- mended for their hard work. through the Port of Houston with China includ- tion. For this reason, I expect to develop spe- It is my hope that everyone's views on this ing Hong Kong totaled $444 million in 1998. In cific proposals with the Administration that will bill will be respected on this vote, and that we 1999, air cargo trade between Houston and help small businesses under PNTR. This is will find a constructive way to unify after this China including Hong Kong totaled 1.5 million vital to small businesses, especially minority vote for the good of all Americans. This is truly kilograms and was valued at $56 million. In and women-owned entities. In the 18th Congressional District in Hous- a vote of conscience that each and every short, China has come a long way since we ton, Texas, which has a per capita income of member has wrestled with. established relations in 1971, and develop fur- $11,091, many of the constituents have not For several years, I have recognized that ther relations through PNTR. trade with China has value for Americans and Through the PNTR deal, we gain even more prospered as much as others throughout the Nation. PNTR will spur capital investments, the people of China, yet I have reservations. significant concessions regarding PNTR. U.S. and investment opportunities that would come My record on trade measures since coming to companies would be able to take advantage of from international trade. several provisions of the U.S.-China Trade Congress demonstrates my willingness to There will be more appropriate opportunities evaluate each vote on its own merits. Each deal after China accedes to the WTO, but only for expressing dissatisfaction with China's year that I have voted for most-favored-nation if Congress permanently normalizes China's human rights record. I strongly share the view status for China, I have likewise raised my trade status. For example, tariffs on industrial that we must keep pressure on China. A con- voice against the ``undemocratic'' ways of that products on coming into China would fall to an gressional-executive commission within this nation. average of 9.4 percent by 2005 from 24 per- legislation would help monitor human rights It is imperative that we recognize that Amer- cent. Agricultural tariffs will fall to 17.5 percent and labor rights while placing safeguards ican companies must reinvest in rural and from 31 percent. against import surges could play a pivotal role urban America as a result of PNTR. Unlike In addition, the technology industry in my regarding our concerns in China. By address- during the Cold War, we have unparalleled op- district would benefit from PNTR. For exam- ing human rights matters when they arise, the portunities to bring the people of China and ple, foreign companies would be able to own United States can continue to play a crucial America much closer together. America has a up to 49 percent of Chinese telecommuni- role in demanding that the Chinese leadership responsibility to invest and to establish a rapid cations ventures upon China's entry into the live up to WTO commitments. response for companies that are affected as a WTO, and up to 50 percent in the second We must also recognize that the United result of job loss. year. And China will import some 40 foreign States has held a vote on renewal of PNTR I have been working very closely with the films in the first year of the agreement, up status for China every year since 1990, never Administration to secure a commitment to des- from 10, and allow foreign films and musical once actually withdrawing NTR status. Unfor- ignate the Department of Labor to study job companies to share in distribution revenues on tunately, the annual NTR vote has been less losses and to provide added relief to American 20 of these films. The benefits are clearly ad- than effective in promoting the protection of workers adversely affected by the PNTR vantageous to our industries as we support human rights standards in China. agreement. democratization in China. Some argue that granting PNTR means the I have also worked to establish a Task PNTR is more than a matter of economics United States loses leverage over China by Force on small businesses from a range of for so many of usÐincluding those that have surrendering annual reviews. I have consid- agencies within the United States government worked on the promotion of democracy and ered the gravity of this question for some time. to facilitate and negotiate doing business in the rule of law around the world. I happen to In my work in Congress on numerous human China. This Task Force would be responsible have been one who with great trepidation rights matters, whether domestic or inter- for specifically encouraging trade between voted for the MFN status, based upon the nationally oriented, I have focused much of my United States small businesses and these many strong arguments that have been made attention, as a Representative of the 18th newly established small businesses in China. that if you continue to expose a nation to op- Congressional District, on the promotion of We are not here to discuss whether China portunity, to democracy, to the respect of economic, civil, and political rights. I have will gain access to the WTO. We recognize it human rights, would see gradually those parts never hesitated to expressly address basic will do so and that the unconditional most-fa- of the world. I am hoping and would hope human rights violations wherever the may vored nation (MFN) principle requires that most of us would like to believe that we have occur and specifically in the context of the an- trade concessions be granted ``immediately that kind of trend moving forward in China. nual review process for normal trade relations and unconditionally'' to all 135 WTO Members. I have had discussions with Former Presi- (NTR) with China. More importantly, the World Trade Organiza- dent Jimmy Carter, who strongly voiced his Under the proposed legislation, U.S. indus- tion is not nor should it be a human rights pol- support for granting PNTR to China. Clearly, tries or workers claiming injury due to import icy toward China. Nothing about this vote religious oppression is a continuous concern surges from China would have legal recourse should reflect our nation's views about current as a general matter in China. Nevertheless, to the International Trade Commission and in or past human rights practices in China. This President Carter eloquently emphasized that other venues. This would protect our workers is about how to bring about change over the villages outside large cities in China are hav- or U.S. industries that suffer job losses as a long-term. ing free elections and that the freedom to result of the agreement with China. The World Trade Organization would practice one's religion has been growing. This The vote on PNTR provides a unique oppor- strengthen against surges in imports from is a very positive development. The Chinese tunity to support the democratization of China.

VerDate 112000 08:30 May 26, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.118 pfrm04 PsN: E25PT1 E882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2000 We should be honest that it will not happen consciousness as World War II and Vietnam. All who came back, mellowed and aged. overnight. It will only happen over time. What better time than the 50th anniversary to Time made from forget just how they had Mr. Speaker, a ``no'' vote would damage our give that war and its veterans the recognition raged. Sino-American relationsÐboth economic and But the old ones; they know, due them? the pain of war’s glow. strategicÐfor years to come. By denying per- In so doing, we take away nothing from manent normal trade relations status, we America's other heroes or from the families Mr. Speaker, as long as such sentiments would irreparably damage our relationship with who still grieve for them. This Memorial Day are alive in the hearts of private citizens, China, a country of 1.2 billion. I do not think will still remind us of every sacrifice ever made America will remain a great country and Me- we can afford to follow such a perilous course. on every battlefield, and not just to secure our morial Day will remain an annual monument to As I review our options today, I am simply own freedom. our greatest heroes. This particular Memorial unconvinced that constraining China in our Mr. Speaker, fifty years ago international Day, I ask you and all Members to join me in trade relations within the WTO will help ad- communism seemed to be the irresistible force a special salute to the casualties of the Ko- vance human rights in China. To the contrary, of the future. It was a system geared for war rean War. Let us make the Korean War, the I have become increasingly convinced that and conquest. While the West greeted the end first challenge to communist expansion, a for- changes resulting from the deal, including of World War II with relief and dreams of gotten war no longer. greater foreign investment and trade, will ben- peace, the Soviet and Chinese masters saw it efit ordinary Chinese workers and business- as the signal for the next wave of expansion. f men with the outside world. Who in the peace-loving West could stop HONORING JOSEPH THOMAS Finally, I have deliberated very carefully them? In theory, only the United Nations. In BRADY, JR. about the magnitude of this decision. I recog- reality, that meant the United States. nize that trade with China and trade generally When North Korean divisions poured across is good for our economy and the American the 38th parallel into South Korea, America HON. DALE E. KILDEE people. At the same time, I look forward to op- was not prepared. We responded anyhow. OF MICHIGAN portunities through the WTO to enhance the The first American units thrown into battle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protection of human rights as I and other law- hung or until reinforcements arrived and the Thursday, May 25, 2000 makers have advocated. enemy eventually was forced to negotiate. Mr. Speaker, a vote for PNTR will not leave South Korea is now free because 50 years Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to any American worker behind. We must export ago America kept faith with an ally. Let us rise before you today on behalf of Petty Offi- democracy to China and not ignore this mo- now keep faith with the guardians of Korea's cer Joseph Thomas Brady, Jr., who on May mentous opportunity. For these reasons, I will freedom and our own. 31, will receive an Honorable Discharge from vote to give opportunities to the American At first glance, America had no stake what- the United States Navy after 20 years of serv- worker, I will vote to give opportunities to soever in the freedom of Korea, so different ice to our country. American businesses, and I will vote to give from us culturally and halfway around the Joseph Brady attended St. Matthews Catho- opportunities to the people of China. We must world. But a second, longer glance reminds us lic School and Flint Powers Catholic High seize the opportunity to export American val- of our commitment to freedom around the School, graduating in 1976. While in school, ues of peace, security, democracy, and a bet- world. That commitment is no mere theory, but he was an altar boy, a member of Junior ter way of life. a reality backed up by the blood of our citizen Achievement, and several community service f soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. committees. He was also a standout athlete, Mr. Speaker, many of us knew someone excelling in basketball and football. After grad- MEMORIAL DAY AND THE KOREAN who shed that blood and never came home. It uation, Joseph attended the University of WAR will be a somber day for us, because we can Michigan-Flint, and Jackson State University. remember that person on our hometown After two years at Jackson State, Joseph de- HON. BOB STUMP streets or playgrounds, sitting next to us in cided on a different adventure, and joined the OF ARIZONA class, delivering our newspaper or groceries, United States Navy. He attended the Great Lakes Academy, and graduated in 1980. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or pushing a lawn mower on his front lawn. was assigned to various vessels, including the Thursday, May 25, 2000 We might remember his laughter, his voice over a telephone, and perhaps even our own U.S.S. Schofield, U.S.S. Jack Williams, and Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, America could shock at reading the news of his death in bat- U.S.S. Arleigh Burke, among others. Since have rejected the role of world leadership tle. We may even have tried to comfort a May 1997, Petty Officer Brady has served as thrust upon her after the destruction and loss grieving family. Transportation Petty Officer and Collateral of human lives in World War II. But he isn't really dead. It can be said that Duty Supply, as well as Petty Officer for Cus- But she accepted that role, and in so doing no one is truly dead until the last person who tomer Service. gave Americans an even stronger motive to remembers him is dead. We can honor our Petty Officer Brady has been recognized celebrate Memorial Day this year. dead heroes by remembering them, every day many times for his hard work and dedication. The special significance of this Memorial but especially on Memorial Day. He has been awarded the Navy and Marine Day is its proximity to the 50th anniversary of Again this year the President or someone Corps Achievement Medal with three Gold the outbreak of the Korean War on June 25th. representing him will place a wreath on the Stars, the ``E'' Good Conduct Medal with six More than a million Americans have died de- Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Bronze Stars, an Armed Forces Expeditionary fending their country. Memorial Day is the day Cemetery. But the most heart-felt Memorial Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and we honor them. This particular year, on this Day celebrations will take place at cities, many ribbons and commendations. particular Memorial Day, with memories of towns and villages all over America. There will I would also like to acknowledge perhaps those million dead heroes in formation before be parades, speeches, and decorated grave- Petty Officer Brady's wonderful family, includ- us, we might justly order ``front and center'' to stones. For some Americans, Memorial Day ing his wife, Lyvonne, and their children, Joey the 55,000 Americans who died in the Korean will inspire them to write such heart-felt poetry and Jovanna. I am sure they are very proud. War. as the following: Mr. Speaker, as the father of two sons who I've never understood why such a long and have served in our Armed Forces, I have brutal war should be known as the ``Forgotten ‘‘WAR’S GLOW’’ much respect and admiration for the commit- War.'' Perhaps it's the timing. It fell between (By Steven R. Schutt, Prescott, Arizona) ment of these fine men and women. We are World War II, a war that mobilized a nation, The old ones; they know all very grateful for their decision to work to and the Vietnam War, a war that divided a na- the pain of war’s glow. protect our nation's borders, and to protect While the youthful dead strive, tion and ended tragically. Perhaps it was the to keep illusions alive. and defend human dignity. I congratulate Petty mood of a nation anxious to return to the Those who survived learned, Officer Joseph Thomas Brady, Jr. on com- peacetime pursuits of families and careers how truth has been burned, pleting his tour of duty, and I ask my col- after World War II. But whatever the reason, with a history of heroes leagues in the 106th Congress to join me in Korea never loomed as large in our historical and reality spurned. wishing him the best in his future endeavors.

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