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MEDICARE+CHOICE MENTAL companies far more rapidly than their own who wishes to admit a patient with serious HEALTH COVERAGE ACCESS AS­ contracting abilities or the capabilities of the symptoms to a hospital setting. SURANCE ACT OF 1998 managed care companies may warrant. I urge my colleagues to join me in co-spon­ Medicaid's transformation to managed care soring this important and straightforward legis­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK gives us reasons to proceed with caution. The lation. For too long, discussions of mental OF CALIFORNIA federal government retains the ultimate re­ health and addictive disorders have been lost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S sponsibility of ensuring that taxpayers' money in the Medicare debate. The elderly and dis­ is well-spent and the mental health needs of abled Medicare beneficiaries with mental We dnesday , June 3, 1998 Medicare beneficiaries are well-served if we health needs are a vulnerable population. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ are to turn their care over to private compa­ They deserve our attention and our commit­ troduce the "Medicare+Choice Mental Health nies. This legislation that I am introducing ment to provide them with the best care we Coverage Access Assurance Act of 1998." today address these issues and requires the possibly can. This important legislation seeks to provide following minimum standards from health Medicare beneficiaries with appropriate and plans that wish to participate in Medicare. medically necessary mental health coverage First, a patient should get the psychiatric WHO WILL WIN THE SECOND under managed care. emergency care he needs if he has made a BATTLE OF SAIPAN? Last year's Balanced Budget Act opened suicidal attempt or has made serious threats more managed care choices to Medicare to inflict harm to himself. It seems that some HON. GEORGE MILLER beneficiaries through the establishment of the managed care companies do not take a suici­ OF CALIFORNIA Medicare+Choice Program. In doing so, we dal attempt seriously enough. According to the IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTAT IVE S enacted some patient protection measures for report Stand and Deliver: Action Called to a Wednesday, June 3, 1998 individuals enrolled or will be enrolled in Medi­ Failing Industry, 1997 by the National Alliance care managed care. However, because of for the Mentally Ill, five of the nine largest be­ Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, the managed care's history of putting more restric­ havioral managed companies surveyed failed following column by the highly respected writer tive limits on mental health care compared to to provide a response that acknowledged a Mark Shields appeared in the Seattle Post-In­ general health care, I believe that additional suicide attempt as a potentially deadly emer­ telligencer on May 18, 1998 and describes the steps must be taken to ensure that Medicare gency requiring prompt attention. debate in Congress to reform the outrageous patients with mental health needs will receive Second, should a patient show up in an practices in the U.S. territory of the Common­ appropriate mental health care. emergency room in an emotional crisis and wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that The amendments to the Balanced Budget the managed care plan decides that he does conflict with core American ethics and values. Act that I am introducing today would give not meet the criteria for an inpatient admis­ "Made in the USA Is at Heart of the Second Medicare consumers emergency care in the sion, the plan must still do what it takes to sta­ Battle of Saipan" describes the continuing, case of a suicide attempt, coordination of bilize the patient. Treatment decisions should widespread labor abuses and problematic im­ post-stabilization care, clear descriptions of include a realistic assessment of the avail­ migration policies in the US/CNMI that have mental health and substance abuse benefits, ability of community supports and other treat­ prompted a bipartisan group in Congress to access to mental health specialists and to in­ ment setting options that would serve as an support legislation to bring these local laws in patient treatment. alternative to inpatient care such as partial conformity with those that apply throughout According to the Health Care Financing Ad­ hospitalization or acute diversion units. the rest of our country. ministration, close to five million Medicare Third, Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to Like the battle of Saipan during World War beneficiaries are mentally ill. Of these, 1.3 mil­ and should get a clear description of mental 11 when American troops fought for 25 days to lion are under age 65; they receive SSDI and health and addictive disorder treatment bene­ capture the island chain, the clash in Con­ Medicare due to a mental disability. The num­ fits from health plans. This should include any gress is an uphill battle between those who ber of SSDI recipients diagnosed with a men­ front-end restrictions on utilization of mental are working to instill humanitarian reforms in tal illness increased 17% between 1993 and health services such as premiums, co-insur­ the island's labor and immigration policies and 1995. And it is expected that the number of ance, deductibles, number of visits and days those who hail the existing policies as a cor­ geriatric patients with mental disorders such limits, and the range of services provided. In nerstone of "free enterprise." as depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer's will addition, plans should also disclose annual At the root of this "second battle of Saipan" grow rapidly in the coming years. To address and lifetime limits on mental health spending. is the local control over minimum wage and these needs, Medicare spent close to four bil­ This would enable Medicare beneficiaries, and immigration policies that was temporarily lion dollars on mental health services in cal­ specifically those with mental disability, to granted to local authorities over twenty years endar year 1994. Yet, the services presently make an informed choice of a plan that best ago when the US/CNMI first became a part of received by Medicare beneficiaries are viewed serves their needs. the United States. However, since this local by many as inadequate and fragmented. Fourth, a Medicare+Choice plan should pro­ control was granted, the US/CNMI has not While one may expect capitated systems to vide beneficiaries access to mental health and made any serious attempts to either increase better provide for a full continuum of mental addiction specialists. This requirement is par­ the local minimum wage to the federal level or health care and serve individuals with mental ticularly important to the severely and persist­ closely control its borders to prevent an influx health needs better, experience with this sec­ ently mentally ill geriatric patients, whose com­ of immigrants as it had promised. Rather, the tor to date has been mixed. In the public sec­ plex medical, psychiatric, and cognitive impair­ US/CNMI maintains an artificially low minimum tor, states are struggling to address funda­ ments are frequently left poorly attended to. wage of $3.05 per hour and has opened its mental questions of coverage, access, quality, Last of all, it must be emphasized that the borders to a flood of foreigners who provide and mental health's coordination with the rest treatment of serious brain disorders continues the labor pool for menial, labor-intensive jobs. of health care as millions of mentally disabled to require the availability of inpatient care. The Currently, foreign workers compose 91% of Medicaid beneficiaries are moved into man­ decision to admit or to refuse a psychiatric the private sector workforce and significantly aged care systems. It is worth noting that hospital admission to a patient in distress can outnumber U.S. citizens in the US/CNMI. many public purchasers are placing their men­ have grave and even life-threatening con­ Local labor controls and law enforcement are tal health and addiction disorder treatment and sequences. Thus, these decisions must be severely lacking, company housing is squalid, prevention programs into the hands of private made in close consultation with the physician abuse is common and this low-cost foreign

e This "bullet" symbol id entifies state ments or insertions w hich are no t sp oken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appe nded , rather than spoken, b y a Member of the House on the floor. June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10913 workforce is easy prey for exploitation. And worker protections Americans are guaran­ the conclusive win which had been preceded the nearly $1 billion in garments produced in teed, is tragically common. by three other victories in five days and which these conditions by foreign workers bears the Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., has person­ gave the Conchs the much sought after title of "Made in USA" label, although the labor pro­ ally visisted the island factories. He has in­ troduced legislation to raise the island min­ national champions. tections normally associated with this label are imum wage and impose federal control of im­ Although, this is not the first time that the nonexistent. Foreign workers in the US/CNMI migration. With characteristic bluntness, Key West Conchs have participated in a na­ can be deported at a moment's notice if they Miller says: " Let's be clear. Foreign workers tional tournament, it is the first time they have complain about conditions and are forbidden using foreign cloth under the eyes of foreign been crowned as victors. Two years ago, the from changing jobs if they have a problem supervisors are working in a foreign-owned boys lost at the Dole Classic in California and with their employer. Clearly, the experience of factory producing garments into which they last year at the USA Classic in Tennessee. these workers in the US/CNMI is not rep­ sew a label that reads 'Made in the U.S.A.,' This year, however, proved to be different. and that is the only reason these foreign fac­ This season the Conchs made history for Key resentative of a work experience anywhere tories are there- to escape U.S. duties and else in America. According to Mr. Shields, quotas imposed by the Congress to protect West High School by attaining the first place "toiling 12 hours a day, seven days a week, U.S. jobs." trophy in a national high school baseball tour­ without any of the worker protections Ameri­ But Miller is in the House minority. And nament. cans are guaranteed, is tragically common." Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, the House major­ The championship roster includes: Michael Congress has the power and the duty to en­ ity whip, who with his family was the New Anderson, Dane Artman, Devin Butler, John sure that basic fundamental principals of labor Year's Eve guest of the Marianas govern­ Paul Castro, Lazaro Chavez, Marcus Davila, and immigration law are adhered to through­ ment, publicly has vowed to fight any federal Peter Dunick, Khalil Greene, Ben Harrison, out the United States and its territories. I urge takeover of Saipan's immigration and labor Daniel Hersey, Tommy Lambeth, Luis Leal, laws. my colleagues to read this column and decide As seen and heard on ABC -TV News, DeLay Aaron Marn, Juan Menendez, Sean Morales, for themselves how they would like to see the told his host, "You are a shining light for Brian O'Connell, Stephen Parker, Troy "Second battle of Saipan" play out. I think what is happening in the Republican Party, Phillipps, Tony Ramos, Eduardo Rodriquez, you'll agree that if our efforts to apply federal and you represent everything that is good Billy Spottswood, Christian Twyman. Over­ labor and immigration controls to the US/CNMI about what we are trying to do in America seeing this group were Head Coach Brooks are successful, as Mr. Shields notes, "the and leading the world in the free-market sys­ Carey, Pitching Assistant Coach Randy Ster­ United States and humanity will win." tem.'' ling, First Base Assistant Coach Chris Valdez, DeLay does have a point that the foreign [From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May workers in Saipan are earning more and Third Base Assistant Coach Ralph Sanchez, 18, 1998) often under less brutal conditions than they Athletic Director Robert Price and Principal " MADE IN THE USA" Is AT HEART OF THE could in their own homelands. But for those Alma Olson. SECOND BATTLE OF SAIPAN who remember the first battle of Saipan, the Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent the (By Mark Shields) "Made in the U.S.A." label means standards students of Key West High School who con­ For Americans of a certain age, Saipan of quality and standards of conduct. But tinue to strive to achieve excellence. On be­ will forever remain that Pacific Island battle more important than how something is made half of the citizens of the Twentieth District of where, during 25 days of hell in the summer is how the people who make that something Florida, we congratulate the Conchs on an are treated, that they are free to worship and of 1944, the U.S. Marines captured 47 square outstanding season. miles of strateg·ic real estate. The price was to complain and to quit. high. U.S. combat casualties numbered One man who understands that well could 16,612, including 3,225 Americans killed in ac­ be DeLay's worst legislative nightmare: Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of CONGRATULATIONS 'l'O THE tion. FRESNO STATE WOMEN'S SOFT­ For the Japanese, the numbers are still the energy and natural resources committee. staggering: 23,811 known soldiers dead added Murkowski supports legislation similar to BALL TEAM to an overwhelming majority of the 18,000 Miller's. But the conservative Alaskan has Japanese civilians on the island who chose the clout to make things happen. Showing a HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH sense of history, Murkowski rebuts defenders death over surrender by jumping off the OF CALIFORNIA cliffs into the sea. That mass Japanese civil­ of the Saipan status quo: "The last time we ian suicide helped convince the Truman ad­ heard a justification that economic advances IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ministration that Japan would never sur­ would be jeopardized if workers were treated Wednesday, June 3, 1998 properly was shortly before Appomattox." render and that the use of atomic weapons Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise would actually save Japanese and American Frank Murkowski is right. If he is success­ lives. ful, the United States and humanity will win today to congratulate the Fresno State Univer­ Today, Saipan is the capital of the Com­ the second battle of Saipan. sity Women's Softball Team on their 1998 monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands NCAA Women's College World Series victory. (CNMI), a chain of 14 islands in the North The win gave Fresno State its first National Pacific. The approximately 28,000 indigenous CONGRATULATING THE BOYS' Championship in any sport. The Fresno State people of the CNMI, following their own free BASEBALL TEAM OF KEY WEST Women's Softball Team has exhibited the vote, are all U.S. citizens. But the CNMI was HIGH SCHOOL dedication and hard work that it takes to be­ granted local authority over immigration to come world renown athletes. I applaud the the islands and over permitting island em­ ployers to pay workers at a lower minimum HON. PETER DEUTSCH perseverance of both the team and the coach­ wage than that of the United States. Still, OF FLORIDA es. They are all well deserving of this recogni­ any clothing manufacturer in Saipan is enti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. tled to sew the " Made in the U.S.A. " label in Mr. Speaker, I ask that the following individ­ every garment. And all such garments can Wednesday, June 3, 1998 uals of the Fresno State Women's Softball enter the U.S. mainland market free of tar­ Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Team be entered into the CONGRESSIONAL iffs and quotas. honor and congratulate the boys' baseball RECORD: Laura Berg, Center field; Candice This has led directly to the "Second Battle of Saipan." The island has turned into a le­ team of Key West High School. The city of Bowlin, outfield; Kara Campbell, outfield; An­ galized sweatshop. Ninety-one percent of the Key West prides itself as the home of the Er­ gela Cervantez, 1st and 3rd base; Alica private-sector work force, numbering 42 ,000 , nest Hemingway Festival, Duval Street, and Dowland, short stop; Jennifer Jokinen, Left consists of foreign workers from China, the magnificent beaches. This year, the Conchs, field; Nina Lindenberg, 2nd base; Jaime Philippines, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka who the Key West High School boys' baseball Maxey, 1st and 3rd base; Lindsay Parker, are too often exploited on U.S. soil. team, has provided the city with another rea­ right handed pitcher; Kim Peck, Left handed According to the sworn testimony of U.S. son to burst with pride-a first place trophy in pitcher; Amanda Scott, right handed pitcher/ officials, and human-rights and workers­ a national tournament. outfielder, Jennifer Slaney, Catcher; Janna rights professionals, those foreign workers­ being paid barely half the U.S. minimum Recently, the Conchs won the Pepsi All­ Todd, Catcher/DP; Vanessa Valenzuela, 1st wage- live behind barbed wire in squalid Sport National High School Baseball Tour­ base; Amber Wall, Catcher; Carolyn Wilson, shacks without plumbing. Toiling 12 hours a nament with an 11-7 victory in Boca Raton Catcher/DP; Daviana Wisener, Outfield; Becky day, seven days a week, without any of the over Monsignor Pace High School. This was Witt, Outfield, and Margie Wright, Coach. 10914 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998

In the final game of the NCAA Women's tion. If follows the first report dated October RULE OF LAW CONCERNS~FREEDOM OF College World Series on Monday, May 25, 1, 1997, and the second report dated February EXPRESSION 1998, Nina Lindenberg's home run provided 25, 1998. This report focuses on events and de­ International confidence in Hong Kong is velopments relevant to United States inter­ all the scoring as pitcher Amanda Scott limited based on the commitment of the Hong Kong ests in Hong Kong between January 1, 1998 authorities to the rule of law which it inher­ the Arizona Wildcats to three singles. The vic­ and March 31, 1998-the third quarter fol­ ited from the British. An integral part of tory ended a 29 game winning streak for Ari­ lowing Hong Kong's reversion to China. (This this is the " check" on abuse of authority zona, who had won the National title the pre­ is the alternating quarter in which there was provided by the free expression of opinion. vious two years. no actual visit to Hong Kong by the Task We find that political protesters and dem­ Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I Force since the mandate given to the Task onstrators continue to carry out their activi­ congratulate the Fresno State University Force by the Speaker is to visit Hong Kong ties without restraint. One minor exception Women's Softball Team for their 1998 NCAA only every six months. Therefore, the finding during the first three months of 1998 oc­ curred during the January visit to Hong Women's College World Series victory. Their of this report are based upon indirect sources.) Kong of Chinese President Jiang Zemin. commitment and dedication should serve as a Hong Kong police kept anti-Jiang dem­ model for athletes the world over. I ask my BEIJING COMMITMENTS onstrators at a considerable distance from colleagues to join me in wishing the Fresno The Hong Kong Special Administrative Re­ the Chinese leader, thus drawing criticism State Women's Softball T earn many more gion (HKSAR) has now been under Chinese for pandering to Chinese sensitivities. In re­ years of success. sovereignty for over nine months. Concerned sponse, Hong Kong authorities argued that it observes both inside and outside Hong Kong was important to demonstrate to the Chi­ continue to scrutinize the decisions and be­ nese that they were capable of providing ade­ THE THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT havior of Chinese and Hong Kong authorities quate security, lest the Chinese feel com­ pelled to provide their own. OF THE SPEAKER'S TASK FORCE for evidence that China is maintaining its Hong Kong has traditionally enjoyed a free ON THE HONG KONG TRANSITION commitment to the " one-country, two sys­ and vibrant press. The Hong Kong media tems" formula spelled out in the Joint Dec­ continues to operate freely. There are no HON. DOUG BEREUTER laration of 1984 which allows Hong Kong full taboo subjects. Newspapers that appear to autonomy in matters other than foreign pol­ tread lightly on issues of concern to China or OF NEBRASKA icy and defense. As a dynamic regional finan­ Hong Kong authorities one day may harshly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial and economic center, Hong Kong's con­ criticize them the next. There have been no tinued autonomy is viewed as vital to the Wednesday, June 3, 1998 reports of interference with the press by Chi-. continuing economic health of the entire re­ nese officials based in Hong Kong, nor by Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member gion. Hong Kong authorities. Nonetheless, self­ rises today to submit the Third Quarterly Re­ The people of Hong Kong continue to main­ censorship is widely perceived to exist. A port of the Speaker's Task Force on the Hong tain a high degree of confidence in the Hong February 1998 survey conducted by the So­ Kong Transition. It has been nearly one year Kong government. Confidence in Chief Exec­ cial Science Research Cen.ter of the Univer­ since Hong Kong reverted to Chinese sov­ utive C.H. Tung ebbed somewhat in January, sity of Hong Kong showed that about 43 per­ ereignty on July 1, 1997. Prior to that historic as the effects of the Asian financial crisis cent of those interviewed thought the media event, and at your request, Mr. Speaker, this rippled into Hong Kong and the public voiced practiced self-censorship (down from 50.3 per­ its dissatisfaction with the government's cent in December 1997), while 54 percent Member formed the House Task Force on handling of the " avian flu" problem. By late praised the media for fully exercising free­ Hong Kong's Transition. In addition to myself February, however, opinion polls showed a dom of speech (slightly down from 57.5 per­ as Chairman, the Task Force is bipartisanly bounce back. Tung's overall approval rating cent in December). balanced and includes Representative HOW­ rose to 63 percent--a four percent increase Self-censorship is a subtle and insidious in­ ARD BERMAN (D-CA), Representative over the late-January figure. The polls also fluence which is difficult to document and SHERROD BROWN (D-OH,), Represenative ENI continue to show strong popular support for impossible to quantify. Official interference FALEOMAVAEGA (D-AS), Representative ALCEE the "democratic" political parties, which are in or guidance of the media is a separate and more disturbing matter. The specter of offi­ HASTINGS (D-FL}, Representative JAY KIM (R­ expected to do well in the May election in the seats open to universal suffrage. cial interference arose on March 4 when CA), Representative DONALD MANZULLO R-IL} Hong Kong media magnate, Xu Simin, while and Representative MATT SALMON (R- AZ}. Following Hong Kong's reversion to Chi­ in Beijing as a delegate to the Chinese Peo­ Mr. Speaker, as you requested, the Task nese rule, we find that Chinese authorities ple's Political Consultative Conference meet­ continue to refrain from direct involvement Force expects to travel to Hong Kong, and ing, criticized the Hong Kong government­ in Hong Kong affairs. To date, there is no funded Radio-Television Hong Kong (RTHK) other relevant destinations at least every six evidence of explicit Chinese interference in months for the foreseeable future to examine for airing shows critical of Hong Kong poli­ Hong Kong affairs. Our First Quarterly Re­ cies. Rather than refute Xu's remarks, Hong how the reversion has affected Hong Kong . port on Hong Kong described the situation in Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa, also The first such visit took place in December, this regard as "so far, so good." The Second on March 4 remarked that "while freedom of 1997. The second is tentatively scheduled for Quarterly Report echoed this judgment, with speech is important, it is also important for early July of this year-one year after rever­ a slightly stronger caveat that the areas of government policies to be positively pre­ sion. To day, the task force has prepared concern-freedom of expression, rule of law, sented." and protection of intellectual property three quarterly reports accessing how the re­ Tung's statement sent shudders through rights, among others- warranted closer at ~ version has affected Hong Kong . The third re­ many concerned observers in Hong Kong. tention. In this report, we reaffirm or con­ However, Hong Kong Chief Secretary Anson port, which I submit today, covers the alter­ tinue this assessment. Chan, who heads Hong Kong's bureaucracy, nating quarter-January through March, We see no clear threat to Hong Kong's au­ immediately expressed " deep regret" at Xu's 1998-in which there was no actual visit to tonomy. Chinese officials, both in Beijing remarks, which she branded as " improper." Hong Kong by the Task Force. Despite a and Hong Kong, scrupulously refrain from Tung subsequently reassured the public, say­ number of concerns in the areas of freedom of interference-at least in public. For exam­ ing on March 6, " Of course RTHK has edi­ expression, the independence of the judiciary, ple, five members of China's world-class torial independence. The government and I the development of democratic institutions and swim team were unable to wangle their way welcome criticism from the news media, and I think the news media has played a very im­ the protection of intellectual property rights, we into Hong Kong for an important meet after they neglected to apply for visas in time. portant role in monitoring the activities of continue to describe the situation as "so far so Separately, the small People's Liberation the government." We hope that Chief Sec­ good." Mr. Speaker, this Member submits the Army garrison also continues to maintain a retary Chan's defense of RTHK prevails. [In Task Force report to be printed in the CON­ low-profile. However, several relatively iso­ a statement clearly intended to reassure the GRESSIONAL RECORD . lated decisions and statements by Hong Hong Kong public, Chinese President Jiang Kong officials, described below, have height­ Zemin followed with remarks to the effect THE SPEAKER'S TASK FORCE ON THE HONG that discussion of Hong Kong-related issues KONG TRANSITION ened anxieties concerning the apparent spread of a new concept of " political correct­ should take place in Hong Kong, ·not Bei­ THIRD REPORT ness." There is a small but growing concern jing.] (Presented by the Hon. Doug Bereuter, that some Hong Kong authorities are giving RULE OF LAW CONCERNS-INDEPENDENCE OF Chairman) undue consideration to Beijing's possible re­ THE JUDICIARY The following is the third quarterly report action before making decisions affecting Chi­ A fair and independent judiciary is another of the Task Force on the Hong Kong Transi- nese interests in Hong Kong. critical element of international confidence June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10915 in Hong Kong's commitment to the rule of dissatisfaction among the political parties (IPR) violations in Hong Kong. While retail law and to its ability to maintain a high de­ with the new election law, none has advo­ sales of pirated goods were the primary prob­ gree of autonomy. In general, the Hong Kong cated boycotting the election. lem in the past, in recent months, the manu­ judiciary continues to operate independently ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS facturing of pirated compact discs has be­ and without taint of political influence. come a significant problem. (Some people Judges continue to rule against the new The United States has significant eco­ speculate that this development is a result of HKSAR government. For example, in a high­ nomic interests in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is greater IPR enforcement in mainland ly publicized case, the courts ruled that the the home of over 50,000 U.S. citizens. Over China.) Hong Kong officials have reiterated Hong Kong law denying right of abode to il­ 1,100 resident American firms employ 250,000 their commitment to combating piracy. In legitimate children of Hong Kong resident Hong Kong workers, or 10 percent of the addition to stepping up Custom's raids on re­ fathers (but not mothers) violated Article 24 work force. The financial crisis which has tail outlets, on March 25, 1998, they passed a of the Basic Law, which grants rights of buffeted Southeast and East Asia starting in new copyright law which, among other abode without reference to legitimacy or the mid-1997 has not left Hong Kong unscathed. things, gives enforcement officials greater sex of either parent. Nonetheless, Hong Kong's economy con­ ability to control illicit production. [Note: Within the past three months, however, tinues to grow, albeit at a slower rate than Despite these efforts, the IPS situation in several incidents have fo cused attention on before. By the end of March 1998, deposits in Hong Kong remained sufficiently trouble­ the possibility that Hong Kong's highly re­ banking institutions has increased, as has some to warrant its designation on May l, garded legal institutions may be vulnerable the ratio between the Hong Kong dollar and 1998 by USTR on the Special 301 Watch List to Chinese influence. In one case, the govern­ foreign currency deposits, suggesting that for the third year in a row.] ment's top legal officer decided not to pros­ confidence in Hong Kong's dollar and bank­ The Hong Kong government continues to ecute a newspaper publisher who was politi­ ing system continues to recover unabated. cooperate fully with U.S. agencies in com­ cally well-connected to the mainland, de­ The Hang Seng index remained relatively bating drug trafficking. We note, however, spite the fact that three of the publisher's stable through the first quarter, while inch­ that many of the same favorable factors that deputies were charged with fraud and that ing slowly upward. And, in a further show of make Hong Kong one of Asia's most impor­ the publisher herself had been named in a re­ confidence in the Hong Kong economy, new tant financial centers also make it attrac­ port by Hong Kong's anti-corruption com­ residential mortgage loans began to edge tive to criminals who wish to conceal the mission. Separately, the Hong Kong govern­ back up in January, in both number and source of their funds through money laun­ ment decided not to prosecute the New China value, and positively surged in March. dering. Consequently, it is important that News Agency, or Xinhua, for violating Hong Nonetheless, most economic indicators the Hong Kong government work with the Kong's privacy statute, when it failed to re­ have not returned to their pre-Asian finan­ international community to improve its laws spond by the legal deadline to a request cial crisis levels. Most analysts believe Hong and enforcement in this vital area. under Hong Kong's privacy law by a politi­ Kong's gross domestic product will grow by We are pleased to observe that during the cian for a copy of Xinhua's file on her. only two percent in 1998, compared to the 3.5 first quarter of 1998 we continued to have full Xinhua subsequently asserted that it had no percent predicted by the government-and cooperation in the area of export control, information on the politician, a claim that the 5.0 percent and 5.2 percent it grew in 1996 and no new incidents were reported. The U.S. left most observers incredulous, in view of and 1997, respectively. Another trend that Commerce Department continued to conduct the intelligence-gathering role widely attrib­ bears watching is Hong Kong's growing role pre-license and post-shipment checks. And in uted to Xinhua. Chief Executive Tung justi­ as a channel for foreign capital to China. The January, 1998, U.S. and Hong Kong export fied the government's decision not to pros­ Chinese companies listed on Hong Kong's control officials strengthened their already ecute Xinhua by saying that Xinhua's ac­ stock exchange, which now account for strong interaction by beginning a new series tions were only a " technical breach" of the roughly nine percent of Hong Kong's market of consultations on licensing, enforcement statute. [Note: In early April, the Beijing-ap­ capitalization, seldom meet international and the exchange of information. The latter pointed Provisional Legislature, in one of its corporate-governance standards. This grow­ will include the U.S. sharing information rel­ last acts before being dissolved, passed a law ing segment of the Hong Kong capital mar­ evant to Hong Kong's new "brokerage legis­ which classified Xinhua as a body of the ket is expected by some to double in the next lation," which was passed just prior to rever­ " state" and thus exempt from certain Hong ten years. The lack of transparency of these sion. This new legislation will allow Hong Kong laws. The implications of this action Chinese companies is likely to add further Kong's authorities to prosecute people based will be discussed in the Fourth Quarterly Re­ volatility to the market. in Hong Kong who are engaged in prolifera­ Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong tion activities outside of Hong Kong. port.] We also note that serious concerns have THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRATIC Exporters' Association, stated that Hong Kong's manufacturing industry still main­ been raised in some quarters about the ade­ INSTITUTIONS quacy of Hong Kong's export control regime Hong Kong authorities and political par­ tains competitive advantages over Asian countries despite those countries' currency and its ability to prevent the transfer of sen­ ties continue their preparations for the May depreciations. The financial turmoil has not sitive technology to unintended destina­ 24 election of a new Legislative Council tions. [Note: See CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, May (LegCo). The May elections will be carried changed the volume of orders coming to Hong Kong. Despite this good news, however, 20, 1998, p. H3559.] out under a new law established under the the unemployment rate for the period De­ MACAO HKSAR. The new law is controversial be­ Macao, a small Portuguese colony with a cause it dismantles key provisions of the cember 1997-February 1998, rose to 2.9 per­ cent, the highest in the last 18 months. The population of one-half million, will revert to electoral reforms put into place by former total number of unemployed reached 85,000, Chinese rule at midnight on December 20, Governor Patten in 1995. For example, it 1999. Like Hong Kong, it will become a Spe­ maintains the original formula of twenty with the retail trade, hotel, property, con­ struction and garments sectors the hardest cial Administration Region with a " one­ LegCo members to be directly elected by hit. The government is considering setting country, two systems" formula. But Macao popular vote, thirty to be elected by " func­ up a retraining program for those laid off. faces very different transition issues. In the tional constituencies" (initiated by the Brit­ Tourism, which has traditionally depended political arena, Macao will not face the con­ ish in 1985), and ten to be chosen by a special to a large extent on the growing Southeast tentious debate that Hong Kong went Election Committee. However, the " func­ Asian middle- and upper classes, has also suf­ through over its legislative body. In contrast tional constituent" electorate is reduced fered from the regional financial crisis. Fur­ to Hong Kong's legislative body, the Macao from approximately 2. 7 million votes under thermore, if China should succumb to the Legislative Assembly elected in 1996 will re­ the 1995 British reforms to about 180,000 vot­ temptation to devalue its currency, as some main in place on a " through train" beyond ers. A voter registration campaign to expand skeptics have darkly predicted, Hong Kong the December 1999 reversion. But in other the electorate for the 20 seats subject to pop­ would find it very difficult to maintain its areas, there are causes for concern. The Por­ ular vote was rather disappointing. A door­ current Hong Kong dollar-U.S. dollar peg. tuguese colonial authorities have not trained to-door campaign resulted in 264 ,000 new vot­ and groomed local Macanese to replace Por­ ers, but roughly 30 percent of those eligible INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND OTHER tuguese personnel in many key civil service declined to register. The disappointing re­ CONCERNS positions. It also appears that a much small­ sponse has been attributed to several factors. The most serious U.S.-Hong Kong bilateral er proportion of foreigners will remain in The complexity of the election system has trade issue is the continued wide availability Macao, compared to the case in Hong Kong. discouraged many potential voters. Others of pirated movie, audio and software com­ One would hope that the Portuguese authori­ are simply unfamiliar with or distrust elec­ pact discs and pirated trademark goods. This ties will move with greater speed and resolve tions. Still others are cynical about their situation led the U.S. Trade Representative to put in place a strong professional local bu­ ability to affect the eventual outcome. While to place Hong Kong on the Special 301 reaucracy and judiciary, without which others-reflecting Hong Kong's notorious Watchlist in April 1996. One disturbing devel­ Macao cannot be expected to provide the preoccupation with making money- are sim­ opment in the past year has been a change in functions required as the territory moves ply not interested. Despite the widespread the nature of intellectual property rights into the 21st century. 10916 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 U.S. interests in Macao are by no means as from Indiana's First Congressional District, and achievements of the Pontiac Central/Del­ large as those in Hong Kong, but they are Ted Karras, Sr., for his induction into the Indi­ phi Interior and Lighting Systems FIRST Ro­ nonetheless important. The largest bilateral ana Football Hall of Fame. A resident of Gary, botics Team. This dedicated partnership has problem is unquestionably Macao's role as a manufacturing center for pirated goods. The Indiana, Ted is one of nineteen inductees in resulted in national recognition and a renewed production of pirated compact discs is a par­ the 1998 Indiana Football Hall of Fame class. commitment to excellence in science and ticularly significant problem. According to Ted Karras began his role as an important technology. knowledgeable sources, in 1997 estimates part of Indiana's football legacy during his For three years now, the fine students from there were between 80-100 compact disc pro­ days as a student at Emerson High School in Central High School located in Pontiac, Ml, duction lines producing up to 100 million Gary, Indiana. After graduating from Emerson and the staff of Delphi Interior and Lighting of compact discs and movies per year. Although and attending Purdue University for a semes­ Troy, Ml, have been competing in the FIRST the Macao government maintains that it is ter, Ted transferred to Indiana University and (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science committed to tackling the problem, it has played for Coach Bernie Crimmins. In 1956, and Technology) national competition . As a been unsuccessful in combating the pirating problem for a variety of reasons. For exam­ Ted graduated from 1.U. and joined the San rookie team in 1996, their efforts resulted in ple, it lacks adequate legislation, enforce­ Diego Marines where he played both offense the National Competition Rookie All Star ment mechanisms and manpower. It was said and defense. award. In only their second year of competi­ that the government is drafting legislation Ted's hard work and determination payed tion they were honored with the competition's for the creation of a full customs service dividends when he was subsequently picked highest award, the Chairman's Award for over­ that would take on the anti-piracy function up by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an offensive all excellence. This year they placed first at of the economic services department and the linemen, and he helped his team to a second the Southwest Regional Championship, New maritime police. It is in America's interests place finish during the 1957 season. After his England Championship, and Great Lakes Re­ that Macanese authorities move forward forcefully. Separately, we note a continuing short tenure with the Steelers, Ted Karras was gional Championship. serious problem with the transshipment of signed by the Chicago Bears and played with The Pontiac Central faculty includes: Dr. textiles through Macao. them for five years. His determination and mo­ Willie B. Aldrige, Birta Allen , Michael Martus, An even more troubling factor affecting bi­ tivation again helped lead his team to suc­ Michael Mcintyre, Lorene Phillips, Jamie lateral relations, and, indeed, Macao's entire cess. This time though, the Chicago Bears Schutt, and Arthur Williams. The Pontiac Cen­ development, is the disturbing influence of won the championship in 1963. Ted eventually tral students include: Tanea Andrews, Ben Ar­ organized crime. Macao-based triad soci­ finished his career with the Detroit Lions in royo, Stephanie Bonner, Phuong Bui, Dante eties, which once contained themselves pri­ 1965. Cabello, Steven Carpenter, Armand Collins, marily to the colony's lucrative legal gam­ bling industry, have taken on a more public While Ted Karras may have retired as a Lenwood Compton, Jose Diaz, Tabitha Dur­ and more violent persona. Several well-pub­ player, he never retired as a student of the ham, Alia Garrison, Glynn Gooch, Regina Grif­ licized street shootings have driven away game. Ted came home to Northwest Indiana fin, Janine Harper, Hmong Her, Tawanda Hill­ some of Macao's important tourist clientele. and shared his knowledge with other students iard, Travia Hilliard, · Chris Jackson, Yvette The triads, now in cooperation with crime of the game. He remains heavily involved in Johnson, Albert Lee, Alva Liimatta, Myder Ly, elements from across the border in China, football and helps mold young athletes into Ilea Lyons, Koua Moua, Ronnitrea Pilgrim, are believed to be deeply involved in the pro­ sportsmen as an Assistant Football Coach at Denneen Russell, Scotte Spencer, Austin St. duction of pirated compact discs and other Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana. Peter, Cary Xiong, Bob Yang, Lisa Yang, Mary illegal smuggling activities, including the transhipment of drugs and money laun­ From the beginning of his football career as a Yang , Pa Yang, Peter Yang, Yang Yang, John dering. Macanese authorities recognize the young student and athlete to his current post Youngquist, and Timothy Youngquist. danger these groups pose to Macao's society as an assistant coach, Ted Karras, Sr. has Members of the Delphi Interior and Lighting and economy and have worked to combat served as an inspiration to thousands of stu­ Systems engineering team include: Dr. Bar­ them. The triads have responded with retal­ dents, fans, and players of football in the State bara A. Sanders, Hassan Anahid, Mike Aubry, iatory attacks against police and other pub­ of Indiana. Craig Blanchard, Robert Brooks, Michael lic officials. We applaud the authorities' ef­ Since its founding in 1973, the Indiana Foot­ Ciavaglia, Joe Cranston, Dan D' Addario, Brian forts to combat organized crime. The terri­ ball Hall of Fame has been honoring promi­ Deplae, Jeremy Husic, Joseph Johnson, tory is unlikely to be able to effectively ad­ nent coaches, players, officials members of dress many of the problems it now faces Marvin Lewis, Saundra Marion, Jane Maselli, until it has successfully rooted out this the press, and citizens who have made lasting Shannon Moore, Mark Nlcholas, Amanda scourge. contributions to the advancement of football Offer, Joe Otenbaker, Tom Osborne, Chantell CONCLUSION and sporting excellence. The Hall of Fame Parentea, Joe Picciurro, William Priest, Vijay " So far, so good" continues to be the view commemorates Indiana's prestigious football Srinivas, Mark Steffe, Angelica Tasker, Ronald of the Hong Kong Transition Task Force. As history throughout the century. Whether they Wilde, Kimberely Will, Kevin Wright, and Joe we noted above, the Asian financial crisis were involved in football during the early Zwolinski. will have a still-to-be determined impact on twenties or the present day, the Indiana Foot­ Mr. Speaker, in order for our nation to re­ Hong Kong's economy. As we have also ball Hall of Fame ·is dedicated to recognizing main a leader in the global economy we must noted, there are continuing concerns within those who were instrumental in creating, fos­ recognize the importance of science and tech­ the Special Administrative Region itself, tering, and adding to Indiana's excellent foot­ nology education. For three years, teachers, particularly in the areas of freedom of ex­ ball legacy. volunteers, sponsors and participants of the pression, the independence of the judiciary, Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin­ Pontiac Central/Delphi Interior and Lighting the development of democratic institutions and the protection of intellectual property guished colleagues to join me in commending Systems Fl RST Robotics team have been rights. Given the complexity of the reversion Ted Karras, Sr. on his induction into the Indi­ committed to ensuring that our nation's future in Hong Kong, this is, of course, important, ana Football Hall of Fame. His lifetime of serv­ doctors, engineers, and scientists have the but it should not be surprising. Nonetheless, ice, dedication, and success has left an indel­ skills necessary to succeed in the 21st cen­ this transition period in Hong Kong warrants ible mark on Indiana football and Indiana's tury. the continued scrutiny of the international First Congressional District. community and the Congress. CONGRATULATING ANNE McKEE HONORING THE PONTIAC CENTRAL COMMENDING TED KARRAS, SR. DELPHI FIRST TEAM HON. PETER DEUTSCH OF FLORIDA HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY HON. DALE E. KILDEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA OF MICHIGAN Wednesday, June 3, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday , June 3, 1998 Wednesday, June 3, 1998 congratulate a much beloved Key West resi­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis­ Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dent, Ms. Anne McKee. For the past twenty­ tinct pleasure to commend to true sportsman bring to your attention the remarkable efforts six years, Ms. McKee has dedicated her life to June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10917 serving her community, and it is therefore, no for Sustained Improvement (CLASSI); (2) im­ Mr. Speaker, Mike Marsh has worked tire­ surprise to hear that she has been named the plementing a literature-based language arts lessly to ensure that the citizens of Wood 1998 Florence Spottswood Humanitarian of program; (3) implementing a well-rounded County have a community of which they can the Year by the Monroe County chapter of the science program utilizing alternative assess­ be proud. It has been said that America works American Red Cross. ment strategies; (4) using team planning at because of the unselfish efforts of her citizens. This is not the first time that Ms. McKee has each grade level to promote the concept of a Our democracy and our political process have been recognized. In 1993, she was named the "thinking" curriculum; (5) expanding the con­ certainly been strengthened by the tireless ef­ Woman of the Year in Arts. To honor her cept of technology stations into the classroom; forts of Mike Marsh. Mr. Speaker, I would urge achievements the mayor of Key West des­ (6) continuing to implement a student assist­ my colleagues to rise and join me in paying ignated November 10, 1993 as Anne McKee ance program; (7) continuing to develop the special tribute to a great American, Mr. Mike Day. During her tenure as chairwoman of the philosophy of GoalSharing; and (8) promoting Marsh, and in wishing him well in the future. Monroe County Arts Council, she successfully a school environment which fosters the devel­ integrated the council into the South Florida opment of character traits that lead to respon­ CONGRATULATING JUSTIN R. Consortium and, in 1991, she founded the sible, contributing membership in society. Anne McKee Artists Fund which has awarded After receiving the California Distinguished WOLF more than 50 grants to local artists. School Award, Liberty students soared to new In the spirit of Ms. Florence Spottswood, the heights in both academic achievement and co­ HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY founder of the Florida Keys chapter of the curricular involvement. Liberty received the OF INDIANA American Red Cross, I would like to take this highest score in the Clovis West Area on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity to thank Anne McKee for her tire­ district's accountability model and earned the Wednesday, June 3, 1998 less contributions to our island city. CUSD Exemplary School Award. Recognition Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with such as this only comes about through ex­ great pleasure that I congratulate an excep­ traordinary efforts of the community, the fac­ tionally talented and dedicated member of In­ CONGRATULATIONS TO LIBERTY ulty, and the student body. diana's First Congressional District, Mr. Justin ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I R. Wolf. A senior at Lake Central High School, congratulate Clovis Unified School District's Justin was recently named as a Finalist in the HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH Liberty Elementary. The students and faculty Imation Computer Arts Scholarship Program. OF CALIFORNIA of this school exemplify a care for the commu­ This program, announced last year by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity and a dedication to hard work that has Imation Corporation in partnership with the Wednesday, June 3, 1998 gained them national recognition. I ask my col­ National Art Education Association and the leagues to join me in wishing Liberty Elemen­ American Association of School Administra­ Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise tary many more years of success. tors, honors high school students who create today to congratulate Clovis Unified School original works of computer generated art. This District's Liberty Elementary School for being scholarship program is a unique approach to recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MIKE encouraging the use of technology and cre­ Liberty Elementary is one of 263 elementary MARSH FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS ativity in the arts today. Of over 1,200 stu­ schools across the nation to be named a Blue TO THE AMERICAN POLITICAL dents around the country who participated in Ribbon school. To receive this award, Liberty PROCESS this year's program, only twenty-five, including Elementary had to be recognized as a Cali­ Justin, were honored as finalists. Each finalist fornia Distinguished School and then pass a HON. PAULE. GILLMOR received a $1,000 scholarship, a trophy for his rigorous screening and two-day site visitation. OF OHIO or her school, and an all-expense-paid trip The faculty and students of Liberty Elementary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a parent, guardian, or school representa­ exemplify excellence in student achievement tive to St. Paul, Minnesota for a national rec­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 and are very deserving of this recognition. ognition event. A Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony was held Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In earning this scholarship, Justin has taken in Washington, DC on November 7, 1997 pay special tribute to an outstanding individual his art from the realm of personal enjoyment where representatives from Liberty Elementary from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, Mr. to the bright lights of national recognition. In­ were honored by the U.S. Department of Edu­ Mike Marsh. On Thursday, June 4, 1998, Mike deed, rather than looking for recognition, Jus­ cation and received a special plaque and flag will step down as the Chairman of the Wood tin began utilizing his artistic talents only for in recognition of this achievement. Each of the County Republican Party after ten years of personal enjoyment. Like many young people schools were evaluated on outcome measures service. with artistic talent, Justin's interests have often and conditions of effective schooling, such as Mike has dedicated much of his life to serv­ changed throughout his life and still remain leadership, teaching environment, curriculum ing the community, to furthering the ability of broad and eclectic. As a young student, he ex­ and instruction, student environment, parent the citizens of Wood County to participate in pressed himself through sketching and draw­ and community support, and organizational vi­ the American political process. As Chairman ing in his spare time. Fueled more by day­ tality. Recommendations on which schools of the Wood County Republican Party, Mike dream and stream of conscious thought than best meet the Blue Ribbon criteria are made has helped to build one of the most effective, a specific inspiration, Justin's idle artwork be­ to the Secretary of Education by a national energetic political parties in the state of Ohio. came much more when his talent was wedded panel of distinguished educators and other Mike's contributions to the Wood County to a computer. When his dual interests of art prominent private citizens. community do not stop with his service and and computers mixed, Justin's gift became Liberty Elementary is located in the north­ dedicated efforts to the Republican Party. evident. However, Justin's interests are not east area of Fresno in one of the fastest grow­ Mike is currently serving as Attorney for the just limited to computer art and design, but in­ ing communities in the Clovis Unified School City of Bowling Green. In addition, Mike has clude computer graphics, internet web page District. The school mission is to provide a been a fair and impartial judge of electoral design, and concept art. comprehensive, quality education to the matters in Wood County through his member­ Indeed, one of Justin Wolf's current endeav­ Sparthenian concept-"be the best you can ship on the Wood County Board of Elections. ors includes a web page design company. be" in mind, body and spirit. Mike has a strong sense of dedication to the With his high school days counting down to Liberty Elementary has over 700 Students in youth of the Wood County area. He is still graduation, Justin is ready for the challenge of grades K-6. The student body is composed of serving our youth and pushing to ensure that higher education. He will begin summer class­ 75.1 % Caucasian, 10.8% Hispanic, 8.0% they are afforded the best education possible es this month at Columbia College in Chicago, Asian, 3.0% black, 1.6% Filipino, and 1.6% as a member of the Bowling Green State Uni­ Illinois. His goal is to pursue a film major and American Indian Students. Goals of the school versity Board of Trustees. Through Mike's put the justly deserved scholarship to use in include: (1) earning "superior" ratings in all hard work, enthusiasm, and innovation, I know learning about film, computer graphic design, curricular, co-curricular, and school climate the students at BGSU are better equipped to desktop publishing, animation, and special ef­ categories of the Clovis Assessment System learn and excel in the future. fects. 10918 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin­ Two of the sons have been entrusted by God 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF M.V. guished colleagues to join me in congratu­ to be spiritual leaders. P ANGILINAN E NTERPRISES, INC. lating Justin R. Wolf for his well earned schol­ Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent­ arship in the Imation Computer Arts Scholar­ atives to join me today to congratulate Dr. HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ship Program. This young man's ability, excel­ Dorothy Brown and Irene and Earcy OF GUAM lence, and budding futu re are a shining exam­ Christmon, Jr. individuals being honored by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple of the abilities of today's young people the Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Wednesday, June 3, 1998 when given the proper opportunities tor scho­ Beta Sorority. They richly deserve the acco­ lastic, artistic, or athletic excellence. lades being bestowed upon them. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, fifty years ago a $5,000 bank loan was employed to fi­ nance a tailor shop. This small business ven­ RECOGNI ZING THE ZETA P HI BETA ture gave rise to one of the most diversified SORORITY 1998 HONOREES OF TRIBUTE TO BRUCE HUOT groups of companies on the island of Guam. THE YEAR For the last fifty years, M.V. Pangilinan En­ terprises has been at the forefront in providing HON. DALE E. KILDEE HON. JERRY WELLER goods and services to the people of Guam OF MICHIGAN OF ILLINOIS and the man behind MVP Enterprises and its IN THE HOUSE OF REP RE SENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES success is Marciano "Mark" Vega Pangilinan. Born in the town of Mexico in the Philippine Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Wednesday, June 3, 1998 province of Pampanga, Mark first established Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to business contacts on the island of Guam im­ ute to the recipients of the 1998 Woman of the honor the work and dedication of Bruce Huot mediately after World War II. Serving as a ra­ Year and Family of the Year awards pre­ who retired after 34 years of service in Kan­ dioman in a Merchant Marine ship bringing sented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Dr. Dorothy kakee County Government on June 1, 1998. troops back to the U.S. mainland, he got well L. Brown has been chosen as the Woman of Bruce was first elected to the Kankakee Coun­ acquainted with the island's business leaders. the Year. Irene and Earcy Christmon , Jr. and ty Board in 1964. He most recently served as In 1948, he opened a tailor shop which was family are this year's honorees as Family of Kankakee County Board Chairman. expanded in 1949 and came to be known as the Year. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will present Bruce says his most significant accomplish­ the Agana Men's Apparel Shop. Mark went on the awards at the 15th Annual Finer Woman­ ments during his service as Board Chairman to open a restaurant and a furniture shop be­ hood Scholarship Luncheon on June 6 in Pon­ include the plans tor a non-taxing mass transit fore his ventures in construction, insurance, tiac, Michigan. district, the establishment of a county hearing retailing, sporting goods, publi$hing, hardware Dr. Dorothy L. Brown is a tireless volunteer officer and county Public Safety Committee, and car dealerships. Several island busi­ in the Pontiac community. After retiring from the revision of the procedure tor revolving loan nesses distinctly bear his name. Mark's Mo­ North Oakland Medical Center in 1995 as a funds, the comprehensive mobile home parks tors, Mark's Sporting Goods and Mark's insur­ nurse, she continues to devote her life to eas­ study, and the establishment of a new Kan­ ance together with Ben Franklin Department ing the pain of others. Every week she is at kakee County Housing Authority board of Store, Ace Hardware and Guam Office Supply the Bowen Center providing health informa­ commissioners. He also believes the strong are companies that have become landmarks tion , taking blood pressures, assisting senior teamwork displayed among county municipali­ on Guam. citizens with medical referrals, and providing ties has played an important role in many November 9, 1991 was proclaimed by numerous other services. She has conducted projects. Former Governor Joseph Ada as "Mark V. health care seminars at the New Bethel Shel­ Bruce and his wife, Patricia, are the proud Pangilinan Day" for all his accomplishments ter, the Women's Survival Center, and the parents of three children and the proud grand­ as a pioneering entrepreneur. Prior to this, he Baldwin Shelter. Dr. Brown is a regular volun­ parents of 7 children. Bruce is the son of Bea­ had been named "Most Outstanding Filipino in teer with the St. Joseph's Parish Nurse Project trice Huot and the late Marvin Huot. He is a Business" by the Philippine government in bringing together spiritual and physical healing graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Kan­ 1974 and Guam Business News' "Executive of in the community. kakee, Illinois and the University of Notre the Year" in 1987. For his strength keenness Currently the president of the Michigan Dame. of vision, and great achievements in business Black Nurses Association, Dr. Brown also par­ leadership, he was elected to the Guam Busi­ Even while maintaining a busy career, ticipates with the National Black Storytellers, ness Hall of Fame on April 30, 1994. the Red Cross, OLSHA, the NAACP, and the Bruce always gave of himself to many com­ Taking time out of his business ventures, National Association of Black Professional munity activities which include the Heart Asso­ Mark Pangilinan has also devoted vast Women. In January, 1998 she was awarded ciation, the United Way, the Kiwanis, the Elks, amounts of personal time and resources to an honorary Ph.D. in Humanities from S.J. St. Martin of Tours Parish Council, and the civic activities. He was instrumental in the es­ Williams School of Religion. In addition , Dr. University of Notre Dame Alumni Senate. He tablishment of the University of Guam and the Brown is the mother of seven children by birth has also served the county in the capacity of Guam Memorial Hospital. On different in­ and four adopted children. A member of the the Charter President of Kankakee County stances, he chaired University of Guam Board Liberty Baptist Church, Dr. Brown has pre­ Board of Health, of the Past Chair Kankakee of Regents and the Guam Power Authority. He viously received the Foster Parent Award. Regional Planning Commission, of the Kan­ was also the campaign chairman of the Guam Over the forty-one years of their marriage, kakee County Economic Development Coun­ Chapter of the American Red Cross, a mem­ Irene and Earcy Christmon, Jr. have stood as cil, Past President of Bishop McNamara High ber of the COMNAVMAR Civilian Advisory a shining example of family unity. Their deep School Board, and the City of Kankakee Plan­ Board and the Guam Chamber of Commerce. commitment to God, to each other, to their ning Commission. Aside from being a leader and spokesman for children, and their community, has touched Bruce Huot's commitment and impact on his the Guam Filipino community, his humani­ numerous lives. Their extensive list of commu­ community is not only deserving of congres­ tarian work have gone a long way in relieving nity activities includes, but is not limited to, the sional recognition, but should serve as a his countrymen in Philippines from the devas­ Urban League, the Credit Union Board, the model for others to follow. tations of volcanic eruptions and typhoons. Missionary Society, the Usher Board, the Food At a time when our nation's leaders are ask­ For his civic works and charitable efforts, he Committee and The Church of God Executive ing the people of this country to make serving had twice been awarded the Ancient Order of Board. their community a core value of citizenship, the Chamorri, the highest award the Govern­ Their six children are a living testament to honoring Bruce Huot is both timely and appro­ ment of Guam can bestow. He had also been Irene and Earcy's love. They have endowed priate. conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree their children with the same strength and dedi­ I urge this body to identify and recognize from the University of Guam. His Holiness cation that have been the cornerstones of their others in their congressional districts whose Pope John Paul II awarded him the Pro­ own lives. All of the children have assumed actions have so greatly benefited and enlight­ Ecclessia Pontificae for services rendered to leadership roles in their chosen professions. ened America's communities. the Catholic Church. June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10919 For fifty years now, Guam's business and A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO RYAN D. San Juan Guajarvo, Samuel Guajarvo, Franky commercial activities have reaped great bene­ GALLAGHER ON HIS APPOINT­ Gonzalez, Alfredo Alsedo Flores, Michael Ji­ fits from the goods and services provided by MENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED menez, Diana Dela Rosa, Ester Ramirez, Vic­ M.V. Pangilinan Enterprises and most espe­ STATES MILITARY ACADE MY AT toria Ramirez, Sandra Wojak, Evelyn Gamez, cially from the entrepreneurial spirit of its WEST POINT, NEW YORK Josephine Gamez, Jennie Montantes, Jackie founder Marciano "Mark" Vega Pangilinan and Montantes, Olivia Perez, Alex Perez, Nicole MVP Enterprises has provided Guam, the is­ HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR Garcia, Moises Cordon, Erik Cordon, Veronica Bustos, Jose Gonzalez, Vito McCormick, Yara land's business community and its people. OF OHIO Sota, Tlatsin J'shua, Sindy Santos, Santos Congratulations, Mark. I hope that the next IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S Santiago, Olivia Bustos, and Roxanne Bustos fifty years would bring continued success to Wednesday, June 3, 1998 have taken it upon themselves to become citi­ MVP Enterprises. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to zens in the best sense of the word. Unlike the pay special tribute to a truly outstanding young negative stereotype of teenagers that per­ man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, vades our culture, these real teenagers have been active in helping their community, an<;l TRIBUTE TO DR. DONALD D. WAR­ Ryan D. Gallagher. Ryan recently accepted his offer of appointment to attend the United helping themselves. NER ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER They came together through the Catholic 23 YEARS AS SUPERINTENDENT States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and will be joining the Cadet Class of Worker House, where they hold regular meet­ OF RED BANK REGIONAL HIGH ings each week and engage in different SCHOOL DISTRICT 2002. Ryan, who is from Sandusky, Ohio, will projects-photography, poetry, drama-while soon be graduating from Perkins High School, establishing relationships with one another HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. and will begin preparing for one of the most and the Bustoses, who supervise their activi­ challenging, inspiring, and educational oppor­ ties. They choose to come to the Catholic OF NEW JERSEY tunities of his life, his four-year commitment to Worker House instead of participating in gangs, and, in an area with a high drop-out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES West Point. During his time at Perkins High School, rate, these young people choose to stay in Wednesday , June 3, 1998 Ryan has demonstrated a strong commitment school. But these young adults aren't just the to academics. Ryan has excelled very well in recipients of community volunteerism. They Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes­ the classroom by attaining a 3.54 grade point are volunteers themselves. After hearing from day, May 27, 1998, Dr. Donald Warner was average. He is a member of the National a local environmentalist at the Catholic Worker honored on the occasion of his retirement as Honor Society and attended the Carnegie Mel­ House, these teens decided to get involved. They have garnered attention from local news Superintendent of the Red Bank, NJ , Regional lon University Pre-College Program. Ryan is a agencies and helped to make all of the adults High School District, after 23 years of service. National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist, has been in their community become more aware of Dr. Warner's many friends and well-wishers, placed in the Who's Who Among American their environmental concerns. joined to show their gratitude and admiration High School Students, and attended the The late Mother Teresa aptly described the at a reception at the Shore Casino in Atlantic USMA Invitational Academic Workshop. volunteer spirit, when she said: "There is a Highlands, NJ. In addition to his outstanding academic tremendous strength that is growing in the Mr. Speaker, Dr. Warner began his long and achievements, Ryan has distinguished himself world through .. . sharing together, praying to­ as a fine student-athlete. On the fields of com­ distinguished career in education 40 years gether, suffering together, and working to­ petition, Ryan has competed on the Varsity ago, starting out as a classroom teacher. He gether." These young people worked together Cross Country Team and is a four-year letter earned his Bachelor's Degree at Temple Uni­ in the spirit of community, to bring attention to winner. In addition, Ryan has been a member versity and his Doctor of Education Degree at their cause and take on the role of active citi­ of the Varsity Track Team, the Varsity "P" the Pennsylvania State University. Over the zens. As young as they are, these students Club, and the Perkins High School Marching years, he has received school and community not only care what happens in their commu­ Band and Pep Band. awards too numerous to mention. In his nearly nity, they accept the responsibility that goes Mr. Speaker, one of the most important re­ a quarter-century in the Red Bank area, he along with that concern. These students are sponsibilities of Members of Congress is to has taken on significant community and pro­ helping themselves, educating themselves, nominate young men and women for appoint­ fessional responsibilities, serving on various and using the power they get from these ac­ ment to the nation's military academies. I am boards of trustees, foundations and task tivities to help those around them. Mr. Speak­ pleased that Ryan was among those nomi­ er, these fine young men and women have forces in Monmouth County and throughout nated for the West Point Class of 2002. He is demonstrated that they are clearly on the path the State of New Jersey. an outstanding student and a fine young man. to becoming mature, responsible adults, and I A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Warner now I would urge my colleagues to stand and join commend them to you. lives in Tinton Falls, NJ , with his wife Mer­ me in paying tribute to Ryan Gallagher, and in cedes, a teacher in the Tinton Falls District. wishing him well at West Point and in the fu­ The Warners' three children have all achieved ture. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY impressive success-not surprising, given the OF MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM commitment to hard work and excellence in­ TRE ANOR OF PONTIAC, stilled in them by both of their parents. COMMENDING THE ENVIRON- MICHIGAN MENTAL E FFORTS OF THE Mr. Speaker, Dr. Warner's retirement will YOUTH OF THE CATHOLIC WORK­ leave a tremendous void for the Red Bank Re­ ER HOUSE HON. DALE E. KILDEE gional High School District. But Dr. Warner's OF MICHIGAN tremendous legacy will be felt for years to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come, through the admirable example he set Wednesday, June 3, 1998 OF INDIANA for other administrators and teachers, and IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great through the thousands of students who have pleasure to rise today to commemorate a very been inspired by his devotion to education. A Wednesday, June 3, 1998 special anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. William scholarship being established in Dr. Warner's Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would like Treanor, of Pontiac, Michigan, will mark their honor will further that legacy by providing op­ to call your attention to a group of young peo­ Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 19, portunities for students to expand their edu­ ple from East Chicago, Indiana, who have be­ 1998. The joyous occasion will be celebrated cational opportunities for years to come. I wish come environmental activists in recent months by family and friends on June 28, 1998 with a Dr. Warner * * * on his retirement, and hope organizing and demonstrating to keep North­ mass at St. Perpetua Catholic Church followed that he will continue to contribute his energy, west Indiana safe and clean. Pablo Villarreal!, by a reception at lndianwood Country Club in enthusiasm and experience to our community. Daniel Bustos, Monica Bustos, Jennifer Ruiz, Lake Orion, Michigan. 10920 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 William Lawrence Treanor was born in Lan­ on winning this award, and good luck with for anyone but myself and have much enthu­ sing, Michigan, served in World War II and your studies in college. siasm for the power of my own voice in our graduated from Michigan State University in Mr. Speaker, I insert Michelle's speech for Democracy. As I grow older, I hope that cyn­ 1948. Rosella Caroline Mcintyre was born in the RECORD so that the whole House ·can icism and doubt will not diminish the faith I have in my voice. enjoy her inspirational words. Charlotte, Michigan and graduated from St. In his inaugural speech, John F. Kennedy Lawrence School of Nursing in 1945. Bill and " MY VOICE IN OUR DEMOCRACY" once said: "Ask not what your country can Rosie were married on June 19, 1948 at St. A voice can easily be compared to a rock do for you but what you can do for your Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Lansing, that is thrown into the most tranquil pond. country." What exactly does each one of us Michigan. They moved to the Pontiac area in The size of the rock is irrelevant because the owe to America? Everyone's task is different 1949, where Bill worked for Interstate Motor slightest touch can change the water's sur­ but it is evident that people are neglecting Freight and Yellow Transport and Rosie face forever. The ripples that emerge cannot their duty to simply voice their opinion. worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pon­ be stopped until they reach the edge of the America doesn't exist as a Camelot; nor pond. should we pretend that it does. But an active tiac. voice in Democracy can open doors that were In 1950, they started their family which grew 22 years ago when my parents immigrated to the United States of America, their dream once locked. It is only through the participa­ to include six children: Kenneth, Donald, Rich­ of having a voice in Democracy began as a tion of all that Democracy can be main­ ard, Nancy, Janet and Susan. In 1965, Bill tiny pebble. They had abandoned the only tained. It is vital for every American to real­ took ownership and operated a franchise of home they had ever known, to blend into a ize that we have the potential to be the rock North American Van Lines until 1989 when he nation they had yet to understand. They that begins the ripple. retired. Treanor North American Van Lines were only 2 foreign people, yet it was the has continued to be a family business. Bill promise of freedom that fueled their desire was an active member of the Jaycee's, Elks to leave a war-torn country. The legacy RECOGNIZING THE TIRELESS EF­ and Kiwanis clubs as well as involved with St. began with my parents' arrival: a stone of FORTS OF THE KIDS FOR CORAL hope had been tossed into the pond. ORGANIZATION Benedict Catholic Church Parish, Boy Scouts To be the daughter of immigrants is and various fundraising activities. Rosie unique. I am a ripple: a continuation of my worked part time for pediatricians, Dr. James parents' voice. Their pebble has carried me HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD and Dr. Dinger. She was an active Boy Scout only so far and now, I am getting ready to OF GUAM and Girl Scout leader throughout the children's throw in my own rock to continue the cycle. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elementary years. · My voice in Democracy speaks with the hope Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Bill and Rosie have been blessed with ten that, someday, there will exist a world where beautiful grandchildren with whom they are everyone can decide how his or her life will Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I proudly progress. rise to recognize an organization from the is­ very active. Bill and Rosie have lived in their Democracy allows me, as an individual, to present home for 39 years. They belong to St. express concerns and beliefs without persecu­ land of Guam which has demonstrated its abil­ Perpetua Church in Waterford, Michigan and tion. Many people do not understand that ity to raise community awareness of the im­ are members of the Waterford Elks Club. they have a gift. Their voices are heard in portance of our oceans. It is befitting to bring Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my col­ their actions as well as their speech. The such recognition to this organization, at this leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives worst crime an American can commit time, since the United Nations has dedicated to join me in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Treanor against his or her country is to be mute. this year to the Oceans of the world. many more years of health and happiness. Voices come in all shapes and sizes just like The Kids for Coral organization, will cele­ the stones that are thrown into the pond. A brate its tenth year anniversary in the coming Their dedication to their family and community voice in Democracy need not be huge and serves as a shining example to us all. bellowing to be noticed. Americans forget year. The organization's initial membership in­ that ripples start out small and grow. cluded only a handful of seventh grade stu­ Democracy is not for spectators: it is an dents. Oddly enough, what began as a simple CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHELLE active sport that requires flexibility and at class project blossomed quickly to include all NGUYEN times, even arguments with referees. It is a other middle and high school grade levels. game for and by the people, and its rules can The prompt response from other students HON. JERRY WELLER change to help everyone be a winner. Democ­ demonstrates a new generation's willingness racy has the word " demo" in it, meaning I to weigh in on issues that lay by the wayside OF ILLINOIS must be an example. I must demonstrate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what it means to be an active voice. The re­ on the agenda of policy makers. The continued existence of the organization Wednesday, June 3, 1998 sponsibility I have is not only to myself but also to my neighbor who can gain inspiration confirms its commitment to raise interest in Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to from what some may call my courage. caring for the coral reefs which surround our honor Miss Michelle Nguyen from Bourbon­ I speak out on behalf of Democracy daily; tropical island. I am sure that some can argue nais, Illinois. Miss Nguyen is a senior at Brad­ my simple message is broadcast through my that that which is closest is sometimes forgot­ ley-Bourbonnais Community High School and actions as a student, class vice president, ten. This may be the case with Guam's reefs. has recently won Second Place in the Vet­ and young adult. My voice as a student interacts with many However, despite the maturation of Kids for erans of Foreign Wars "Voice of Democracy" people of many nationalities and personal­ Coral's original members, its organization con­ broadcast script writing contest. ities. We share our aspirations and I have re­ tinues to grow and pursue its goals of aware­ Michelle was one of 93,000 secondary spect for the ideas of fellow classmates. To­ ness and preservation. This growth assures school students from around the United States gether, we are the future voices of Democ­ that coming generations will work towards pre­ who were competing for 56 scholarships which racy. The greatest challenge I face is to serving Guam's reefs and oceans. were distributed among 54 national winners. learn more about the USA in order to effec­ Guam is especially dependent on the ocean The contest theme for this year was "My tively use my creativity to become more in­ for its survival. Surrounded by the Pacific Voice in Democracy". Michelle's speech about volved. The responsibility of leadership can be a Ocean, anything arriving or leaving the island her family' quest for the American Dream is in­ burden, as well as a reward. As class vice must do so by air or by sea. The majority of spiring and a perfect reminder of how precious president, it is essential for me to realize the our goods and products, are transported in our democracy and freedom are. consequences of my actions beforehand. De­ and out of Guam by sea. Though Guam's Mr. Speaker, Michelle will be attending the mocracy must benefit the majority in order trade deficit is a reflection of its location, our University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana to be successful. My voice in Democracy is evolving exports of; fish and crustaceans, min­ next fall. She plans on pursuing a degree in not only a representation of myself, but also eral fuels, oils, waxes, agricultural products, Medicine with the hope of one day becoming the needs of many. Remember, a voice tobacco, and beverages rely on world oceans. should never be used selfishly. a doctor. With her long list of achievements in As a young adult, my knowledge of the Historically, our way of life as well as other high school, including Class President, I am world is limited. However, I am preparing island nations, states, territories, and posses­ sure that Michelle will reach her future goals. myself to face my country with a conscious sions are heavily dependant on a clean and I know I speak for the entire House Mr. effort to change the things that I can. After healthy ocean environment. More than four Speaker, when I say Congratulations Michelle all, change starts with me. I cannot account thousand years ago, when the ancestors of June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10921 the people of Guam inhabited the island, their KENNY DESAI, PRESIDENT OF TAK DECLINE OF THE ASPEN prime source of nourishment, recreation, and CONSTRUCTION, INC., NOMI­ education revolved around the existence of NATED FOR MINORITY CON­ HON. BOB SCHAFFER the ocean. This still hold true today, and the STRUCTION FIRM OF THE YEAR OF COLORADO role of the ever-changing oceans has ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panded. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Wednesday, June 3, 1998 The people of Guam rely on the oceans not Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. only for their own pleasures but for others as OF NEW JERSEY Speaker, if chaos befalls the Forest Service, well. Guam boasts a tourism industry totaling IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and politicians don't care to hear, sh.ould 1.4 million visitors annually. They come not Westerners persist in making noise? With only for the sun and fun, but for the surf and Wednesday, June 3, 1998 apologies to Bishop Berkeley, the answer is a resounding "yes!" That is, at least according sand. It is in our best interest to take positive Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kirti steps to recognize the value the oceans have to Colorado's Club 20. Celebrating its 45th an­ (Kenny) Desai, President of TAK Construction, niversary, Club 20 is an organization of coun­ to offer. It is to this end that we must continue Inc., of Clark, NJ, has been nominated by the ties, communities, businesses, conservation­ to bring consciousness to preserving this nat­ Newark Minority Business Development Cen­ ists, individuals, and associations cast ural resource. ter of the Interracial Council for Business Op­ throughout Colorado's 20 western counties. The means by which Kids for Coral has portunity, Minority Business Development The group was created by Western Slope tried to reach this goal is nearly endless. Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, business leaders to speak out on issues af­ Ideas, wholly generated by the students, have for Minority Construction Firm of the year fecting rural economies and life in Colorado's included design and sale of bumper stickers 1998. It is for me a great honor to pay tribute mountain regions. The U.S. Forest Service's performance is and t-shirts, beach clean-ups, an annual Save to TAK Construction, and to its President, Mr. the subject of a just-released special report, the Reef Week, an art show, and presen­ Desai, a resident of Livingston, NJ. produced by Club 20's Research Foundation. tations to other students. Kids for Coral has Last December, TAK Construction, Inc., The missive is a must-read for anyone seri­ also sponsored a Coral Reef Awareness Con­ celebrated its 10th anniversary. Mr. Desai is ously concerned about maintaining a vibrant ference, where more than 350 middle school the driving force behind the company's suc­ forest system and healthy environment in the students gathered to discuss the preservation cess. He is a graduate of the M.S. University Rocky Mountain West. of Guam's reefs. of Baroda, India, where he received a Bach­ The report should also serve as a bright Kids for Coral's local achievements and ac­ elor's Degree in Civil Engineering. More re­ wake-up call to forestry professionals and law­ makers, but most of all to Forest Service high­ tivities brought them quick attention to island cently, he earned his Masters Degree in Civil residents. In 1993, their popularity was bol­ er-ups in Washington, DC. Engineering from Stevens Institute of Tech­ Entitled "Decline of the Aspen," the report stered by placing first runner-up in the Region nology in Hoboken, NJ . Prior to founding TAK documents the jeopardy Colorado's forests IX Presidential Environmental Youth Awards in 1987, Mr. Desai was a project manager with face due to years of mismanagement by the Competition. The following year, their hard a large construction company through which U.S. Forest Service. Citing the serious short­ work again paid off. International recognition he achieved a broad background in various age of accurate scientific data on issues that of Kids for Coral, and the Island of Guam, cul­ phases of the construction industry. During the affect the West, the foundation points out how minated in the bestowment of the United Na­ past ten and one-half years, TAK has com­ the Forest Service has strayed from managing tions Environmental Program Award, one of pleted more than 150 projects valued at more for multiple use and sustained yield. only six given to children's groups worldwide. than $100 million. The company has dem­ One casualty of poor management is Colo­ This award recognized their dedication to onstrated steady annual growth, taking great rado's aspen inventory. Aspen stands have heighten community awareness of the reefs pride in its commitment to using new mate­ declined at an alarming rate, causing re­ and the oceans that surround the Island of rials, practices and innovation, and working to searchers to predict most of Colorado's aspen trees will disappear within the next 40 to 50 Guam. stay on-time and on-budget. years. We should all be as diligent in our work to Kenny Desai clearly takes very seriously the Maintaining and restoring aspen is of para­ recall the importance of the oceans of the company's slogan of "Building for the 21st mount importance to Colorado. Not only do world. The majority of our livelihoods are in Century." Despite his significant investment of the trees help entice $6 billion worth of tourists some way connected to the water. Transpor­ time in his business, Mr. Desai still manages each year, but aspen communities sustain tre­ tation, recreation, and sustenance of the world to find time for a wide range of professional mendously high biodiversity covering thou­ population is an ever connecting bond that be­ and community affiliations. He is a partner in sands of acres across the Western Slope. gins with our very existence. Once again, dur­ the Port Authority of New York and New Jer­ The aspen, however, are just one indication ing this Year of the oceans, I am proud to rec­ sey's Regional Alliance, and a Member of the of the harmful effect of poor planning and mis­ directed leadership within the Forest Service. ognize the hard work of Kids for Coral. New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, as well In turning away from its "land-of-many-uses" Lauren Ahillen, Joan Baluyut, Owen as local Chambers. He serves as Secretary of philosophy, the Forest Service has engaged a Bollinger, James Brenner, Chris Butler, Shirley the Rotary Club International and is an Hon­ policy of declining resource uses. Such a pol­ Chu, Joyleen Co, Cody Cousineau, Barbara orary Special Deputy Sheriff of Hudson Coun­ icy threatens the health of our public lands Cushing, Christina Del Rosario, Jessica ty, NJ. Deeply devoted to his Indian heritage, and the vitality of our western communities. Georgelas, Diwang Gomowad, Tara Gonzalo, Mr. Desai is Director and a founding member There has been an unprecedented increase Chantal Guedon, Yoo San Ha, Thomas Ham, of the lndo-American Cultural Society of North in the annual net growth of national forests Tera Hannah, Ronson Ho, Eva Huang, Dana America, a Trustee of "VRAJ" Religion Insti­ since the turn of the century. According to the lone, Jean Jastillan and Seena Kallingal. tute and Gandhi Mandir, and founding mem­ report, without responsible harvesting, thinning Sung Yul Kim , Un Kyun Kim, Priya ber of Kapoi Samaj of North America and Vice or prescribed burns, timber inventory accumu­ Kodiyanplakkal, Richard Lee, Alex Leon Guer­ President of Vegetarian Vision Inc. lates to the point where healthy growth is im­ rero, Chalani Leon Guerrero, Adeoye Kenny Desai is a true American success peded, and stands become susceptible to wildfires, beetle infestations and disease. Mabogunje, Maria Manibusan, Mia McCully, story. As a minority business owner, he has The Club 20 report concludes that the For­ Jaya Medabalmi, Maria Perez, Amanda Peter­ had to overcome significant obstacles on his est Service has suffered from a lack of direc­ son, Peter Querubin, Lola Rosario, Pika path to success. In so doing, he stands out as tion, if not a lack of a clear mission. Political Rosario, Aman Sobti, Margaret Suda, Saori a fine role model for our young people. I wish pressure, rather than science-based objectives Tembata, Emi Yen, Quinn Yeomans, Whitney him and the employees of TAK Construction for healthy, diverse forests, often motivates Yuen, Deborah Zee and Advisor: Janette continued success, and congratulate Mr. management decisions or at best favors poor Deagle. Desai on this richly deserved honor. ones by default. 10922 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 Congress would do well to consider the find­ their entire 50 years of marriage. Aubrey Mr. Richmond is an active member of the ings of Club 20. Recent hearings by the worked as a CPA and Sylvia was a stay-at­ Oak Creek Education Association, having House Resources Committee have focused on home mother; both also volunteered their time served for 24 years as chairperson of Public the appalling performance and financial audits to help others. The Farbs have been active in Relations, and is also a member of the Wis­ of the Forest Service by the General Account­ politics, the arts, and with the homeless. Their consin Basketball Association, the Wisconsin ing Office (GAO). Club 20 clearly spells out contributions to the community are many. Ad­ Cross Country Coaches Association, the how the GAO-exposed Forest Service defi­ ditionally, they started the Aubrey and Sylvia WADA National Interscholastic Athletic Admin­ ciencies at the national level are directly Community Service Fund at Congregation istrators Association, and St. James Catholic threatening life in the West tor communities Emanu El to help with the synagogue's chari­ Church. and ecosystems. table projects. Mike is a caring and devoted educator and Though long on criticism of federal agents, Over the years, Aubrey and Sylvia have in­ an excellent role model for Oak Creek youth. Club 20's report is replete with constructive stilled their values and generosity in their chil­ He is also a devoted family man who has proposals and thoughtful solutions. The work dren and grandchildren. The Farbs have tour been married nearly 28 years to his wife, thoroughly documents the need for an open daughters, Helene, Roberta, Susan, and Lo­ Judy, and has been blessed with three chil­ budget process, private timber management retta and three "sons by choice", Robert dren, Chad, Mark and Beth. Please join me in strategies, sound fire policies, professional Scolnick, Douglas Colton, and David Morris, honoring Mike tor all he has done to help staffing, and aggressive state leadership in and six grandchildren-Leslie Scolnick and make the City of Oak Creek such a special getting federal forest management back on her husband Marc, Jonathan Scolnick, Evan place to live and work. track. and Julia Colton, and Hannah and Shara Mor­ A heartfelt congratulations to Michael Rich­ Moreover, Club 20 correctly asserts the fed­ ris. mond, 1998 Oak Creek Citizen of the Year! eral government's moral obligation as steward Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Au­ to vast public landscapes. "Federal ownership brey and Sylvia Farb on the occasion of their should imply federal responsibility to proper 50th wedding anniversary and commend them S PEAKER GINGRICH AND DE MO- management." on a lifetime of achievement. Their commit­ CRATIC LEADER GEPHARDT Indeed, with 75 percent of Western Colo­ ment not only to one another, but to others as SHOW BIPARTISAN CONGRES- rado under federal ownership, mismanage­ well, is an example for all of us. May the com­ SIONAL SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL ment is intolerable to the people of the region ing years bring good health, happiness, and ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF whose livelihood and quality of life depend time to enjoy their children and grandchildren. THE FOUNDING OF THE MODERN upon these public resources. From a forest On this joyous occasion, I am pleased to join STATE OF ISRAEL health perspective, the environment and the their family, friends, and community in saying economy are inextricably linked. congratulations and thank you. HON. TOM I.ANTOS Club 20 should be commended for its bal­ OF CALIFORNIA anced analysis, and tor extending its hand of IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES leadership and partnership in restoring the A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL RICH­ Wednesday , June 3, 1998 health of Western forests. In fact, the very fu­ MOND 1998 OAK CREEK CITIZEN ture of the Forest Service may well be defined OF THE YEAR Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, last week a bi­ by its ability to accept the offer and thereby re­ partisan congressional delegation led by our sume its historic mission of managing the for­ HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA colleagues, Speaker of the House NEWT GING­ ests for the benefit of forests, and for us all. OF WISCONSIN RICH and Democratic Leader RICHARD A. GEP­ IN T HE HOUSE OF R EP RESENTATIVES HARDT, visited Israel to celebrate 50 years of friendly relations between the Congress of the HONORING AUBREY AND SYLVIA Wednesday, June 3, 1998 United States and the State of Israel. FARB ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVER­ Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This was an extraordinary occasion, Mr. SARY honor a truly outstanding resident of my con­ Speaker. The visiting Members of Congress gressional district, Mr. Michael Richmond, spent many hours in serious and substantive HON. KEN BENTSEN whose years of dedicated service to his com­ meetings with the President, the Prime Min­ OF TEXAS munity and his country have been recognized ister, leading members of the Israeli Cabinet, IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTAT IVES as he has been named 1998 Oak Creek Cit­ and our counterparts who serve in the Israeli izen of the Year. Knesset across the whole political spectrum. Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Mr. Richmond has made a positive impact During this visit, Mr. Speaker, significant re­ Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor on the lives of hundreds of Oak Creek, Wis­ marks were made on a number of occasions Aubrey and Sylvia Farb of Houston, Texas, as consin youth, first as a classroom teacher by the leaders of the U.S. Congressional dele­ they celebrate their 50th anniversary on May from 1974 to 1985, then as Athletic Director gation. Two speeches on two separate occa­ 26, 1998. Throughout their lives, Aubrey and tor the Oak Creek-Franklin School District sions, however, stand out in my mind as being Sylvia have provided tremendous examples of from 1985 to the present. He has worked particularly important. The first was the ad­ public service, contributing unselfishly to nu­ countless hours coaching boys and girls in dress to the Knesset by our Speaker of the merous causes while raising a fine family. track and cross country, as well as acting as House NEWT GINGRICH on May 26. The sec­ Originally from Galveston, Aubrey Farb the boys swimming and basketball coach. In ond was the speech by Democratic Leader moved to Houston to attend the Rice Institute, 1984, he was named District 7 Cross Country RICHARD A. GEPHARDT at the Gala Dinner at known today as Rice University. Because of Coach of the Year. Mike has also served as the Israeli Knesset Honoring Fifty Years of his academic record, he was selected during a volunteer coach tor a number of basketball Congressional-Israeli Friendship on the the war to attend Japanese language school camps and tournament teams for the school evening of May 25. and become a Japanese interrogation officer. district. Mr. Speaker, I include these two addresses When he returned, he obtained his Master's In addition to the many significant contribu­ to be included in the RECORD, and I urge my degree from Columbia University. tions Mike Richmond has made during his ten­ colleagues to consider thoughtfully these two Sylvia Farb attended The University of ure as Oak Creek Athletic Director, he also statements on the importance of the United Texas at Austin and graduated shortly before served his country for 21 years as a member States relationship with Israel as we celebrate moving back to Houston. In July 1947, Aubrey of the 84th Division of the U.S. Army Re­ the 50th anniversary of the founding of the and Sylvia were invited by mutual friends to serves, and was named Non-Commissioned modern state of Israel. play bridge, a hobby they both enjoy. In Officer of the Year from 1983-1986. Mike's ADDRESS OF SPEAKER OF THE U .S. H OUSE OF Aubrey's words, "they have been playing dedication also extends into the community of R EPRESENTATIVES N EWT GINGRICH TO THE bridge ever since." In fact, they play weekly Oak Creek, where he has been involved in a I SRAELI KNESSET-M AY 26, 1998 and have become Grandmasters. number of activities, including community run/ Speaker Dan Tichon and Mrs. Tichon, min­ In May 1948, Aubrey and Sylvia were mar­ walks to raise funds for the community center, isters and deputy ministers of the govern­ ried in Houston, where they have lived during and city cleanup activities. ment of Israel, members of the Knesset , June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10923 former Knesset, speaker Shlomo Hillel, We remember the story of the last 50 years, While the peace process is designed to pro­ former members of the Knesset my congres­ of a state that has survived wars and count­ vide security within Israel and on her bor­ sional colleagues, distinguished guests and less acts of terrorism to maintain its place ders, perhaps the greatest threat is beyond friends-and as I look out, I see friends, among the nations. the peace process. Israel and the United many of whom go back for many years. We remember with you because we believe States now face a growing threat beyond the It is a great honor to stand before you that the anniversary of Israel's rebirth is not horizon-weapons of mass destruction in the today in the Knesset, the one truly demo­ just a celebration for Israel alone. It is a hands of outlaw dictatorships. cratic parliament in the entire Middle East. celebration for all who are inspired by the Through our victory in the Cold War, the For 50 years, the Knesset has led a nation faith that was born in this land. It is a cele­ United States and its allies defeated Soviet that has gathered in people from over a 100 bration for all who see in Israel an outpost in Communism. In the subsequent years, how­ lands, survived the perils of many wars and the struggle for freedom across the globe. ever, rogue regimes in countries like Iraq, built a thriving nation out of the desert. And it is a celebration for all who see in the Iran, North Korea and Libya emerged from As we celebrate the remarkable achieve­ fundamental relationship between our two the shadows of the vanishing Soviet empire. ments of the last 50 years, let me simply say countries a remarkable history and a great In the hands of these dictatorships, weapons "Kol ha kavod"-to you. hope. of mass destruction and the means to deliver Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt and I For we are here to celebrate more than the them have become a dangerous threat to have joined with the largest bipartisan gath­ first 50 years. In a sense, we're here to cele­ Israel, to the United States and to our allies. ering of congressmen and senators ever to brate the first 3,000 years. Like few other.s on the planet, Israelis visit Jerusalem. We are here to celebrate the And we 're not just here to look ahead with know the real palpable threat from dictator­ 50th anniversary of Israel's rebirth as a mod­ you for the next 50 years. We dream of how ships that are methodically developing these ern state. We commemorate 50 years of a we- and our children-can build a future weapons and delivery technologies. In 1991, close and cooperative relationship between that holds more than the hope for mere sur­ 28 Iraqi Scud missiles rained down on Israel, vival-a future that can lead to a lasting inflicting casualties and portending Israel's our two countries and our two peoples. prosperity, an enduring peace and a truly In a sense, however, we are not only cele­ vulnerability. We, too, know the con­ brating the last 50 years. The American and free land. sequences of these weapons. Thirty-eight Such a future- one marked by peace, pros­ young Americans were killed when an Iraqi Israeli people are bound together by 3,000 perity and freedom-must be built upon an years of a shared and ancient tradition. We Scud struck their barracks in Dhahran. unending commitment to se"Curity for those Despite the partial effectiveness of Patriot are bound together by a common spiritual who seek peace. experience. It is a bond that is felt most pow­ missiles, at times our only defense was the One of our greatest presidents, Ronald inaccuracy of the Scuds themselves. In our erfully here in this city. As we overlook Je­ Reagan, had a simple strategy to expand rusalem, and look at the sights that touched review of the Gulf War, we discovered that freedom across the globe. It came down to not one Scud or Scud launcher was con­ the lives of Abraham, David and Christ, we three words: peace through strength. He understand the depth of a relationship that firmed as destroyed on the ground in Iraq de­ . knew that strength was the key to security spite a great effort to do so. is far more than shared geo-political inter­ and that security was essential to peace. He est. Since 1991, rogue dictatorships have relent­ knew that a lasting peace required a durable lessly worked to improve both their weapons We are bound together morally. Our two security. countries are committed to freedom, democ­ of mass destruction and their delivery sys­ This truth was reinforced for me in a per­ tems. Nevertheless, in some quarters, there racy, the rule of law and individual rights. sonal and powerful way during this trip to We are bound together by pure friendship. is a breathtaking avoidance of what these Israel. On Sunday, we visited the Weizmann facts imply. If dictatorships work while de­ It has been a privilege for me to return to Institute where we met with some of your Israel and spend time with our leaders, some mocracies talk, a catastrophe will become most talented scientists to learn about the inevitable. For democracies to survive and of whom I've known for almost 20 years for technological breakthroughs that will shape Marianne, it has been a chance to see friends dictatorships to fail, we must establish a vi­ our mutual future. As we were leaving, I sion of a secure democracy and we must im­ she worked with on the Israeli free trade spoke to Manuela Dviri, whose son Yoni was zone issues. plement three parallel strategies to achieve killed in Lebanon on February 26 of this that vision. Our success must be built on the A member of our delegation, Congressman year. A 20-year-old staff sergeant from Kfar Tom Lantos, a survivor of the Holocaust, strategies of containment, defense and re­ Saba, he served in an intelligence unit and placement. first visited Israel in 1956. And this is his died when a mortar round struck his posi­ First, we must put unrelenting pressure on 57th trip to visit Israel. Two key chairmen in tion. Manuela had, in Abraham Lincoln's our delegation, Bob Livingston and Ben Gil­ anyone assisting these outlaw dictatorships words, " laid the most costly sacrifice on the with their weapons programs. We cannot man, have coupled their leadership in Con­ altar of freedom." She had lost her son. She have normal relations with governments, ei­ gress with a deep understanding and love for still has another son and a daughter and a the land and people of Israel. Another mem­ ther tolerating or encouraging assistance to granddaughter. Yet she said to me- un­ these dictatorships, whether the govern­ ber, Congressman Henry Waxman, returns to equivocally-that she did not believe peace Israel often to visit his daughter, son-in-law ments are active participants or acquiescent could come without security and this was partners. and grandchildren who live here. her formula: "You should not need two Due to Russian assistance, Iran will re­ The ties that bind America to Israel are words," she said, " Peace has within it the portedly be able to manufacture its own me­ greater than the economic and security in­ word security. When you say peace, it must dium-range ballistic missiles by the end of terest that our nations share. We are two na­ include security or it has no meaning." this year, capable of striking Israel and parts tions grown from a common source-both While this tragedy has deprived Manuela of of Europe. forged by the courage and imagination of Yoni, I know the deepest hope that she has Russia has also assisted Iraq with its own pioneers, and both expressing in our found­ for her granddaughter, Gali, is a future of weapons program. It is time for our patience ing documents our ultimate reliance on di­ peace, freedom and security. with the Russian Government to come to an vine providence. We join Manuela Dviri and the rest of the end. As we celebrate with you, we remember to­ Israeli people in their aspirations for peace. It should be clearly communicated that gether the courage of David who established No one can understand the depth of that as­ Russia's relationship with the United States Jerusalem 3,000 years ago as the political piration unless they have lived so long with­ and Israel-and other nations of the West-­ and spiritual capital of the Jewish people. out peace. And no one can hope to achieve will suffer if its actions do not match its We commemorated that event the last time true peace unless it is always coupled with commitments. The same message should be Marianne and I saw Prime Minister Rabin true security. The peace process must ensure expressed to others, including China, who as­ alive at an event in our Capitol, in the ro­ that Israel will retain the ability to protect sist these countries in their nuclear, chem­ tunda, to celebrate the 3,000th anniversary of its own citizens from terrorism. It must en­ ical, biological and missile programs. We Jerusalem. Prime Minister Rabin spoke with sure that Israel maintains secure borders have a range of policy instruments at our deep emotion of his own ties of Jerusalem, with its neighbors. Without establishing disposal, including diplomatic and economic the city where he was born and the city he those realities, it cannot succeed. levers, and we should be prepared to use fought to defend throughout this life. We in For this reason, we support the Clinton ad­ them. Congress stood with him then and stand with ministration when it says that Israel alone The United States must make clear that you today in recognizing Jerusalem as the must determine its security needs. We can­ stopping Iraq and Iran from acquiring weap­ united and eternal capital of Israel not allow non-Israelis to substitute their ons of mass destruction is its most intense We remember the commitment of the early judgment for the generals that Israel has goal. And we should organize our allies to Zionists who convened the first Zionist con­ trusted with its security. If Israel is to take jointly prevent these dictatorships from ac­ gress a century ago, lived through the horror risks for peace, as she has often done in the quiring weapons of terror. of the Holocaust, and finally witnessed the past, it must be risks she accepts, not risks Second, we cannot rely solely on contain­ birth of a Jewish homeland in Eretz Israel. that are imposed upon her. ment to protect us from rogue dictatorships 10924 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 developing these capabilities. As these coun­ ians are cut off from their jobs. When re­ gurating a new U.S.-Israel interparliamen­ tries develop more and more accurate guid­ gional tensions chokes Gff commerce, it is tary initiative on strategic cooperation to be ance systems for their missiles, with increas­ Israel's neighbors who suffer most. Open bor­ pursued by Members from the U.S. Congress ingly virulent biological and chemical war­ ders and free trade allow others to share in and Knesset. This effort was conceived by heads, it will become even more urgent to Israel's economic growth. Chairman Uzi Landau of the Knesset's For­ develop effective defenses against these sys­ In addition, the region's economies will eign and Defense Affairs Committee, and tems. flourish as broad cooperation solves the most Senator Jon Kyl of the U.S. Congress. The In the United States today, we do not have pressing problems in the next 50 years. No­ initiative will focus on security issues, par­ the military capability to stop even one the­ where is that cooperation more vital than in ticularly the crucial question of missile de­ ater or intercontinental ballistic missile dealing with the shortage in the region's fense. It offers an excellent starting point for from reaching its target. Our senior military most precious resource, water. Water has al­ broadening and deepening the interaction be­ officers would be reduced to scanning the ho­ ways been a central security concern in this tween the Congress and the Knesset. rizon like the rest of us, watching for the land. Hezekiah enhanced Jerusalem's secu­ The relationship we are establishing be­ missile that could destroy our city, our fam­ rity dramatically when he protected the tween Congress and the Knesset will not be ily, our home. We are totally vulnerable. But Gihon spring, his water source, by extending unique. As democracy spreads across the re­ we are told that a 25-year-old treaty with a the walls of the city. Today, water is an gion, as it inevitably will, we should work nonexistent entity-the Soviet Union-pre­ equally critical security concern with the fu­ together to broaden the interaction with vents us from responding to this danger. ture of aquifers like the Yarkon as a prin­ other democratic parliaments. Israel, not bounded by an outmoded cipal issue in the peace process. As we celebrate Israel's 50th anniversary, dogma, is taking steps to develop missile de­ Right now, the United States gives incre­ we honor those, both American and Israeli, fense, and we 're assisting in those efforts. We mental assistance to manage the problem. It whose commitment to security and freedom have joined the Israeli Government in the has provided hundreds of millions of dollars ensured Israel's survival. Today we must Arrow Ballistic Missile Defense Initiative to to the Palestinians, primarily to tap new draw inspiration for their example. protect your citizens from this very real sources of water and manage the existing And let me just close by sharing with threat. The Arrow program is a tribute to ones. In addition, it has assisted other coun­ you-we've had a wonderful several days. We the ingenuity and determination of the peo­ tries in the region by providing them with just had a meeting with your Foreign and ple of Israel to forge an effective defense for Israeli expertise on things like drop irriga­ Defense Committee that was very direct and your homeland. The United States must ag­ tion and water recycling. Each of these ef­ very candid on both sides-not quite up to gressively develop both theater and global forts does assist countries that have a large the Knesset standard of bluntness, but we're trying to learn. missile defenses to complement and rein­ and growing water deficit. They ultimately I just want to share with you for one brief force the protection Arrow will provide here have a marginal impact, however. Our chal­ moment the magic that you represent. One in Israel. lenge for the next 50 years is to find the stra­ hundred years ago, this was Ottoman, Turk­ Containment and defense provide interim tegic solution to the shortage of water in the ish land; Russia was czarist; Germany was security, but they cannot by themselves region. We must do more than manage an ever-scarcer resource. We must support the imperial; China had not yet had the revolu­ guarantee success. As long as individual dic­ tion that ended the Confucian domination tators or regimes based on hatred work to scientific and engineering advances that will and the Manchu was still there; Japan was develop terror weapons, all Democratic soci­ erase the shortage of water forever. Israel, the country that caused the desert Imperial in every sense; and democracy was eties will be threatened with catastrophe. A a strange idea in only a few countries. One single nuclear, chemical or biological device to bloom, must lead this effort. From the hundred years later, we're gaining. It's pain­ in one of our great cities would create a cisterns of Massada to the drip irrigation of ful. It costs lives. We make big mistakes. If tragedy of unthinkable proportions. today, Israel has learned how to preserve a you go to the Yad Vashem, you're reminded Our third strategy must be to pre-empt ca­ scarce resource. Today, it is the world's lead­ with heart-rending clarity of the cost of tastrophe by insisting that dictatorships be er on those questions. In the future, Israel being wrong. replaced with democracies. Clearly, the free should become the world leader on expanding And yet, in America, in Israel, in Europe, world has the capacity to liberate the people the supply of water. It has both the regional in more and more of Asia, in Russia, day by of Iraq. Clearly, the free world has the re­ need and the human capital to lower the cost day, this thing that we jointly represent-­ sources to encourage the people of Iran to of desalinization and end the shortage of elect people to speak for you, put them in complete the process of change which hope­ water for the region. The United States has one room and make them fight it out-this fully began with the election of President already invested in sharing Israeli expertise thing is slowly spreading across the planet. Khatemi. with the region, learning to manage a scarce I am convinced from our trip here that We need the will, the courage and the de­ resource. For the future, leadership demands Israeli democracy has never been more vi­ termination to work together to replace dic­ that we do more than simply manage the brant. It's never had a greater range of po­ tatorships seeking weapons of terror with de­ current options. We, the United States, must tential leaders pushing, shoving, arguing. mocracies seeking friendship and economic invest with Israel to overwhelm the shortage It's never wrestled more passionately with prosperity. of water with research that will provide the future of Israel and its relation with its This vision of democratic success and the fresh water from an abundant source-the neighbors. failure of dictatorships will require the same oceans that cover most of our planet. And as an American, I can tell you how level of courage and commitment that in Our joint efforts for the future are built on much we gained from these days; how World War II defeated Nazi Germany, Fascist the close relationship between our two coun­ stronger we will going home; how much more Italy and imperial Japan. It will require the tries. This relationship has been fostered in grateful that you here in the city of David unrelenting persistence that for 45 years me­ a sustained way by the United States Con­ continue to stand for freedom; and how much thodically contained; defended against; and gress. The strong personal bond that mem­ we want to reach out to work with each and in concert with the Russian and other cap­ bers of Congress feel toward Israel has led to every one of you to make sure that 50 years tive peoples, ultimately replaced a Com­ consistent support for the state, reaching and 3,000 years from now freedom exists in munist dictatorship with fledgling democ­ back to congressional resolutions as early as this land. racies. Those democracies, while still strug­ 1922 that supported a Jewish homeland in Thank you for allowing us to visit. gling, have advanced freedom dramatically Palestine. Congress approved its first pack­ from the police state they replaced. age of aid to Israel-$65 million- in 1951. S'l'ATEMENT OF HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER Free peoples who've faced down and de­ Congress pressed to maintain Israel's quali­ RICHARD A. GEPHARDT AT THE GALA DINNER feated these dangers should see today's dan­ tative military edge. It provided emergency AT THE ISRAELI KNESSET HONORING 50 gerous but fragile dictatorships for what military assistance during the Gulf War. YEARS OF CONGRESSIONAL-ISRAEL RELA­ they are: Our opportunities to expand free­ Congress approved $10 billion in housing loan TIONSHIP, MAY 25, 1998 dom. guarantees in order to absorb the flood of I am honored to join you this evening in Sustaining security and establishing free­ Jewish refugees from the former Soviet celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dom will lead not only to peace, but also to Union and Ethiopia. It is Congress that en­ founding of the modern state of Israel. economic prosperity. If we achieve peace acted legislation in 1955 that requires our The twentieth century has been marked by through security in this region, the econo­ Government to move its Embassy to Jeru­ the worst cruelty and barbarity the Jewish mies will flourish. They will flourish, first, salem, finally recognizing the fact that Jeru­ people have suffered in this long history. because open borders and free trade produce salem has been Israel's capital for the last 50 Born after the Holocaust, this nation was en­ wealth. No one should know this better than years. visioned by Claim Weizmann as "a resting­ the Palestinians. When acts of terror force As speaker of the United States House, I place in this terrible world." But it has be­ Israel to seal its border, it is the Palestin­ want to initiate a far more direct relation­ come far more than that-serving as a bea­ ians who suffer most. They lose access to the ship between the Knesset and the Congress. con of justice, freedom, and hope for Jews of strong Israeli economy, and 100,000 Palestin- Today, Speaker Tichon and I are inau- all nationalities. June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10925 Your country's democracy and its vibrant naval units and military forces ... It is im­ tions. This is a time to remember all those economic, cultural, and intellectual life have probable that the Jewish state could survive who have made Bethlehem the prospering survived and prospered through nearly half a over any considerable period of time in the community that it is today. The parade is century of life under a state of war. Served face of the combined assistance which would being hailed as a tribute to all citizens of the as a source of pride for world Jewry, espe­ be forthcoming for the Arabs in Palestine cially in America, and as a model for many from the Arab States, and in lesser measure community. All attendees are encouraged to nations. from their Moslem neighbors.'' participate in the festivities as to truly sym­ Despite facing great adversity and hos­ I would also note that Truman's approval bolize the spirit of community in this great tility, you have been steadfast in your com­ rating at the time was 36 percent, and an township. mitment to democracy. In fact, I am proud election was looming that November. But de­ Through both the remembrance of its history to stand here in the citadel of democracy in spite all this, eleven minutes after Israeli and the celebration of its present, this day the Middle East. leaders declared the existence of their new promises to be a very special one. In the In some ways, this is the greatest delibera­ state, President Truman took a momentous years to come, I am confident that Bethlehem tive body in the world-few other assemblies step in recognizing Israel's security. have had the courage to carry on free and So from the beginning, it was in part Township will continue to build on its estab­ open democratic debate while facing so through the efforts of Jewish-Americans lished foundations and will continue to enjoy many external threats. that the relationship was formed and contin­ the success that it has come to know. You have had the courage to disagree ually strengthened. Every person here to­ I congratulate Mayor Walter Baumgarten amongst yourselves. And you have always night should be proud of their work to build and all of the township's citizens on this great been united in trying to achieve peace and on this partnership which has benefitted honor. I am proud to have the township in my security in the region. Your dedication to both the United States and Israel. And your district. the pursuit of peace in the face of constant efforts must continue so our children can threats of war and terrorism-across ide­ stand here fifty years from tonight and cele­ ology and across the decades-from David brate once again. IN HONOR OF ROBERT L. NOREM Ben Curion and Chaim Weizmann to President Truman wrote a letter to Dr. Menachem Begin, through Yitzhak Rabin to Weizmann six months after the founding of Binyamin Netanyahu-has garnered admira­ the Israeli state, and its words ring as true HON. GARY A. CONDIT tion and respect from millions around the today as in 1948. The letter read: OF CALIFORNIA world. "I want to tell you how happy and im­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The American people's affinity and respect pressed I have been at the remarkable for the people of Israel is based on the pio­ progress made by the new State of Israel. Wednesday, June 3, 1998 neering spirit which both our people share. What you have received at the hands of the Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This has formed the core of the special bond world has been far less than was your due. pay honor to the retirement of Robert L. between our two countries. And this is why But you have more than made the most of Norem after 30 years of service in probation the U.S.-Israel relationship is one of the what you have received, and I admire you for and corrections with Stanislaus County in Cali­ strongest bilateral relationships in the it." world. As a fellow Missourian, I can do no better fornia's great Central Valley. Bob has served The U.S.-Israel relationship is also a trib­ on this occasion than to simply restate to as the Chief Probation Officer with Stanislaus ute to the American Jewish community, you and the people of Israel Harry Truman's County Probation since March 30, 1985. many of whom have worked tirelessly over words: "You have more than made the most As a friend of mine, I can attest to Bob's the years to keep our nation's leaders fo­ of what you have received, and I admire you commitment and dedication to those he has cused on the importance of this relationship, for it." But with a half-century of hindsight served. That service cannot go unnoticed. He and some of whom are here tonight. that President Truman did not have, I am In fact, the American-Israeli relationship has worked tirelessly to provide leadership to confident that the best is yet to come for the Stanislaus County and its residents. Bob has began in part as a result of the efforts of one State of Israel. American Jew who had a very influential the vision to see the importance of the role of friend in the White House. probation in our communities and in the future. In his memoirs, Harry Truman described While many talk about what could be done, RECOGNIZING BETHLEHEM TOWN­ an important moment in the development of or perhaps what should be done, Bob is the SHIP ON ITS 200TH ANNIVER­ his conviction about the creation of the sort of man who rolls up his sleeves and gets SARY state of Israel. His long-time friend Eddie the job done. I consider it an honor to call him Jacobsen urged Truman to meet with Dr. Weizmann. my friend. Truman had been putting off the meeting, HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a privilege to honor but at Jacobsen's urging, he relented. Ac­ OF NEW JERSEY Bob and commend him. I ask that my col­ cording to Truman: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues in the House of Representatives rise "Dr. Weizmann came on March 18, and we Wednesday, June 3, 1998 and join me in congratulating Bob Norem on talked for almost three quarters of an hour. a job well done and in honoring him on his re­ Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct He talked about the possibilities of develop­ tirement. ment in Palestine, about the scientific work pleasure to send congratulations and best that he and his assistants had done that wishes to the citizens of the Bethlehem Town­ would someday be translated into industrial ship as they commemorate the 200th anniver­ MOURNING LOSS OF AIDS activity in the Jewish state that he envis­ sary of the founding of their community. It is ACTIVIST STEVE MICHAEL aged. "He spoke of the need for land if the future important that we recognize the magnitude of immigrants were to be cared for, and he im­ this anniversary and the events that have HON. ELEANOR HOLMFS NORTON pressed on me the importance of the Negev marked the history of this great township. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA This is truly a day in which the citizens of area in the south to any future Jewish state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "Dr. Weizmann was a man of remarkable Bethlehem can both rejoice and reflect upon. achievements and personality. His life ·had The township has endured many difficult times Wednesday, June 3, 1998 been dedicated to two ideals, that of science in its 200 years and has persevered through Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, we and that of the Zionist movement ... He them all. This is a time to celebrate the growth in the District and many others around the had known many disappointments and had grown patient and wise in them." and achievements of the township and the ef­ country will mourn the passing of valiant AIDS At this same time, the U.S. State Depart­ forts of all those who have paved its path to activist Steve Michael, who died May 25th at ment attempted to have President Truman success. It is a time to remember the sac­ the age of 42. As the founder of ACT UP­ keep the territory under United Nations rifices of the good men and women, past and Washington and a ceaseless campaigner on trusteeship rather than recognize a new Jew­ present, who helped to make Bethlehem what behalf of men and women suffering from HIV ish state. George Marshall threatened to quit it is today. and AIDS, Steve made an indelible mark on the Cabinet if Truman were to do this. Mr. Speaker, on June 6, the township will our nation's fight against this disease. We in George Kennan, one of America's most re­ spected foreign policy experts, wrote to Tru­ celebrate its Founder's Day, a day that will the District are fortunate that Steve took as his man: feature parades, a picnic, and a ceremony to own our fight for full democracy as well. " Ultimately the U.S. might have to sup­ honor its former mayors and other important Steve arrived in Washington from Seattle in port the Jewish authorities by the use of residents who have made significant contribu- 1993, pressuring the Clinton administration on 10926 EXT ENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 AIDS funding and on the rights of homo­ Whitney M. Young Middle School is located I commend the graduating class of 1998 sexuals. Steve's political career, however, was in an urban environment with a 75% minority and encourage all the individuals involved to not limited to activism ; he proved to be a student body. A major portion of the school's remain students for life. I wish all the grad­ staunch advocate of Home Rule, a frequent success is having a faculty that is willing to go uates-our future leaders-continued success. participant in the local and national political that extra mile for their students by ensuring a process, and finally a candidate for the District proper and challenging curriculum is available. of Columbia City Council. His service on the Teachers are not only available for extra time T RIBUTE TO FATHER O'HARE DC HIV Planning Council as chair of the Fis­ with students but with parents as well for con­ cal Oversight Committee will not be forgotten ferences and team meetings. Many of the HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. by the citizens of Washington . strategic approaches that are initiated at Whit­ OF NEW JERSEY Steve's untimely death highlights the need ney Young are teacher implemented and origi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES for continuing research and funding as we nated. Wednesday, June 3, 1998 work to find a cure for the scourge of AIDS . Whitney Young also recognizes the efforts Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, let me take As the Washington Times noted, Steve of it's student body · by awarding achievement this opportunity to introduce you to a remark­ pushed into the AIDS debate with "incredible on a regular basis. Students are given the op­ able man who has been very important to me, energy," and his confrontational style broad­ portunity for a wide range of cultural activities not only as a great friend but also as a men­ ened the health dialogue beyond the tradi­ based upon their academic performance. The tor, Father Joseph A. O'Hare. Tonight, Father tional corridors of power. Cleveland metropolitan area provides the mid­ O'Hare will be honored with the 1998 Brien Steve Michael came to Washington as an dle school with a diverse variety of events for McMahon Award by the Fordham Club of angry young man. Until the end , he was angry the students to attend. Corporate sponsors are Washington, DC. enough to fight hard for the lives of others and involved in Whitney Young's phenomenal Born in New York City on February 12, then for his own life. In his activism over the learning process as well , by each year spon­ 1931, Father O'Hare attended Regis High years, Steve mellowed enough to develop a soring a special location for the National Jun­ School in Manhattan. Following graduation, he relationship with some public officials that be­ ior Honor Society inductions. entered the Jesuit Order in 1948. Much of his came friendship. I count myself among those Mr. Speaker, schools are the institutions early spiritual training took place in the Phil­ friends. I will think first and foremost of Steve that equip our young people with the nec­ ippines, where he attended Berchmann Col­ this coming Sunday when I march in the an­ essary tools for dealing with the challenges of lege in Cebu City. After completing this inten­ nual Capital Pride parade for freedom from all the next century. This prestigious award rec­ sive program, Joseph O'Hare was ordained a forms of discrimination, including the ognizes those schools that not only provide priest in 1961 in the Fordham University homophobia that is still reflected in our laws. students with an education but do so with a Church. I will honor Steve's friendship, not with memo­ degree of pride and excellence. I would like to In addition to the Bachelor's and Master's ries alone but with a continuing resolve to con­ recognize a few of the people involved in degrees that Father O'Hare earned from tinue the fight against AIDS and HIV, against Whitney Young's educational success; Mrs. Berchmann College, he also holds licentiate homophobia and for life. Elaine Davis, the principal, the faculty and degrees in philosophy and theology from staff of Whitney Young, and lastly the students Woodstock College, and a doctorate in Philos­ for their incredible achievement. I am ex­ BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS ophy from Fordham. His excellent educational tremely proud that Whitney M. Young Middle background prepared him for a career as the HON. LOUIS STOKFS School has been added to the roster of distin­ longest serving President in the 157 year his­ guished schools who have received this tory of Fordham University. He served on the OF OHIO award. faculty of the College of Arts and Science at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ateneo de Manila Universidad in the Philippine Wednesday, June 3, 1998 TRIBUTE TO THE 1998 GRADUATES capital from 1955 to 1958 and again from Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I have great RECOGNIZED BY THE CHALDEAN 1967 to 1972. Since joining Fordham Univer­ pride in standing before you today to an­ FEDERATION OF AMERICA sity, he has served as Chairman of the Asso­ nounce that Whitney M. Young Middle School ciation of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and in my Eleventh Congressional District has Chair of the Associations of Catholic Colleges been awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award. HON. DAVID E. BONIOR and Universities. He was named President of This prestigious award was given to 166 sec­ OF MICHIGAN Fordham University, my alma mater, on July ondary schools this year, 14 of which are in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES 1, 1984. Ohio. The Blue Ribbon School award recog­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Father O'Hare's enviable efforts in his cho­ nizes schools that have strong leadership, up­ Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sen career have been matched by a sincere to-date curriculum and instruction, provide congratulate all the students being recognized civic commitment. Beginning in March 1986, challenges to the students, high quality teach­ by the Chaldean Federation of America at he served on the Mayor Koch's Committee on ing and produces a safe environment that is their Annual Commencement and Scholarship Appointments. He was also a member of the conducive to learning. Other criteria include Program. The program is being held this after­ Charter Revision Commission of the City of parent and community involvement, clear vi­ noon at the Mother of God Chaldean Church New York from 1986 to 1988. Soon after, Fa­ sion and mission shared by the entire school, in Southfield, Michigan. ther O'Hare was appointed Chairman of the and evidence that it helps all its students An umbrella organization of Chaldean Campaign Finance Board. This Board, one of achieve the highest standard possible and churches and civic organizations, the the first of its kind in the nation, was created share these standards and practices with Chaldean Federation of America devotes the to oversee a landmark voluntary city-wide other schools. These schools must also inte­ majority of its efforts to education. The Fed­ campaign finance law. During Father O'Hare's grate these practices while meeting local , eration encourages Chaldean youth not only tenure, the Campaign Finance Board has state, and national goals. to remain in school, but to strive for academic been hailed in a New York Times Editorial as The schools are judged on these major re­ excellence and achievement. Almost 400 a model for other cities. In recognition of his quirements by a distinguished panel of some Chaldean students graduating from southeast unique talents, he was reappointed by Mayor 100 public and private school educators, col­ Michigan high schools or colleges and univer­ Rudolph Guiliani in 1994. lege and university staff, state and local gov­ sities will be recognized. In light of these accomplishments, it is little ernment officials, school board members, par­ Individual success and the prosperity of wonder that Father O'Hare is this year's recipi­ ents, the education press, medical profes­ America depend on education. It is truly en­ ent of the Brien McMahon Award . This award, sionals, and business representatives. Whit­ couraging to know that so many of these stu­ presented annually by the Fordham Club of ney M. Young Middle School passed this se­ dents, who in many cases are first generation Washington, D:c ., has a distinguished history. lection criteria and the necessary on site visits Americans, are learning this lesson early. Be­ Prior recipients include Eunice Kennedy and in order to be recognized for the innovative cause of their success, the Chaldean commu­ Sargent Shriver. Adding Father O'Hare's name work it is accomplishing through the education nity, Michigan and the United States will all to this impressive list can only increase the process. benefit. prestige of this honor. June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10927 Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ when he arrested a would-be assassin. Not to reproduce Dr. Fidler's mouse findings leagues, thousands of Fordham alumni, and only was Detective Lee credited with saving using human cells. Then, a problem arose. the Fordham Club of Washington, D.C. as Fa­ the life of the dignitary, very likely he averted When it was time to do the human testing, the leadership of the National Cancer Insti­ ther O'Hare is honored with the Brien an international incident by his actions. tute in Bethesda would not let this experi­ McMahon award this evening. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and privi­ enced physician, a board-certified Pediatri­ lege to honor Detective Roger Lee and com­ cian, do the trials because she was not a mend him for his service and dedication to the trained cancer doctor. RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER­ citizens of Modesto, California. His selfless Then fate smiled on the woman. Dr. Fidler SARY OF THE AMWELL VALLEY acts and professionalism reflect great credit was asked to lead a new department of Cell FIRE COMPANY upon himself. Biology at M.D. Anderson in Houston. He asked her to join his department and start I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep­ the trials in Texas with help from a pharma­ HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS resentatives to rise and join me in honoring ceutical sponsor. This time her husband fol­ OF NEW JERSEY Detective Roger Lee. lowed her. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With a tremendous amount of effort, but strong encouragement from the faculty and Wednesday, June 3, 1998 REGARDING THE INTRODUCTION staff at M.D. Anderson, this research physi­ Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF THE MEDICAL INNOVATION cian began to test the new drug in Texas in congratulate the Amwell Valley Fire Company TAX CREDIT BILL patients with osteosarcoma who had not re­ sponded to chemotherapy. It worked! The on the commemoration of their 75th anniver­ drug activated normal white cells to kill sary. It is my privilege and honor to recognize HON. SAM JOHNSON tumor cells. Today, the final stages of test­ this organization that has protected the citi­ OF TEXAS ing have been completed in a nation-wide zens of East Amwell for 75 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trial. The effectiveness of the drug will be Every single day, these dedicated men and known shortly. However, the drug was al­ women get up ready to put their lives on the Wednesday, June 3, 1998 ways in short supply. The company who line in order to protect the citizens of East Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, made it barely gave the doctor enough to treat these patients. This was because Amwell. Each and every one of us relies on I include the "Remarks of Dr. Leonard osteosarcoma is a relatively rare form of the services of these brave men and women. Zwelling from May 14, 1998" for the CONGRES­ cancer. Only 2000 new diagnoses were made They provide us with a sense of security that SIONAL RECORD. each year in the United States. This is small would be impossible in their absence. We tend REMARKS OF DR. LEONARD ZWELLING, ASSO­ when compared with the tens of thousands of to take their services for granted and do not CIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AD­ patients with breast or lung cancer. A tax often recognize them for their hard work. For MINISTRATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF T EXAS credit, such as that proposed by Congress­ one hundred years, they have been a con­ M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER FROM MAY man Johnson, might have provided the in­ 14, 1998 centive to continue the work in this rarer sistent presence in East Amwell and a reliable malignancy and stimulated new investiga­ source of protection for every citizen. Congressman Johnson, Congressman tions in patients with other forms of cancer. I applaud the efforts of the department, as Doggett and staff, I thank you for the oppor­ Pediatric cancers are, thank goodness, they have been an invaluable service for East tunity to speak today about the importance rare. But that makes them an unattractive Amwell for so many years. It is my great of the Medical Innovation Tax Credit legisla­ target for large-scale drug development. A tion (H.R. 3815 and S. 1885). I am Dr. Leonard tax credit such as this one, might be the pleasure to be able to recognize them for all Zwelling, Associate Vice President for Re­ that they have done. On this special occasion, very incentive needed to produce more in­ search Administration at the University of vestment in the treatment and eventual cure I wish to thank Fire Chief Jeff Luster and the Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Hous­ of patients with uncommon diseases. This entire force for continuing their dedicated serv­ ton. would undoubtedly lead to treatments for ice. Congratulations to all who have served in If you will excuse this transplanted New the more common cancers as well. the department over the last 75 years. It is an Yorker, I would like to tell you a Texas This is a story I know well, for the woman honor to have this great fire company within story about medical innovation. This is a I describe is Dr. Eugenie Kleinerman of M.D. the borders of my district. story of persistence that illustrates the im­ Anderson who happens to be my wife. We are portance of medical innovation and the po­ both very grateful for the wonderful oppor­ tential impact of this tax credit on the crit­ tunity of working these fourteen years at IN HONOR OF ROGER LEE ical partnership between industry and aca­ M.D. Anderson in the great state of Texas. demic medical centers like M.D. Anderson. But it shouldn't take 14 years to develop a This is a story about a woman who wanted to new treatment for cancer. Perhaps, if this HON. GARY A. CONDIT be a physician-investigator since she was bill is passed, more people can be helped and OF CALIFORNIA three. She would accompany her father, who helped faster by doctors like Dr. Kleinerman was a physician-investigator, to his labora­ with the help of corporate sponsors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tory and look into his microscope. She suc­ Thank you Congressmen, and I will be Wednesday, June 3, 1998 ceeded in her goal. She went to medical happy to answer any of your questions. school and at graduation won all of the Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to awards for research. She followed her hus­ honor the retirement of Roger Lee after 29 band to the National Institutes of Health TRIBUTE TO COL. MARY TRIPP years of dedicated service with the Modesto where she began to investigate how white Police Department in my district in California's cells functioned, eventually becoming inter­ great Central Valley. ested in how they killed cancer cells. HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT Roger Lee's career is noteworthy for many She was attending the American Associa­ OF ILLINOIS reasons. When he joined the Modesto Police tion for Cancer Research meeting here in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department in September, 1969, he became Washington in 1981 when she heard Dr. Josh Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Fidler describe a mouse model of cancer and the first African-American police officer in the how he was able to eradicate the cancer in Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, today I have history of the police department. the mice with a novel agent he had devel­ the pleasure to recognize a great citizen of Illi­ Since then, I am proud to report, he has oped. She looked at the model and imme­ nois and one of the Air Force's finest officers served in the entire spectrum of police work­ diately saw that it resembled a form of bone on the date of her retirement from active duty. from undercover drug enforcement and police cancer that occurs in children called For over 23 years, Colonel Mary Tripp has sting operations to community policing. As a osteosarcoma. As she was a Pediatrician, she served the Air Force with pride and with tre­ police detective, Roger Lee has maintained an saw the possibility that this new therapy mendous dedication. On April 15, Colonel 80-85 percent closure ratio on his cases, far could benefit these children if it could be Tripp returned to her family home in West Chi­ demonstrated to be effective in people. higher than the national average. She began to work with Dr. Fidler, moving cago, Illinois. We wish her God's speed and In 1981, while assigned to an executive pro­ from the NIH in Bethesda to the new govern­ the gratitude of the Nation for her loyal serv­ tection detail for a foreign dignitary, Detective ment facility in Frederick. Despite having ice. Lee drew great credit and distinction upon had a new baby and despite the longer com­ Colonel Tripp's final assignment was the di­ himself and the Modesto Police Department mute, the work was gratifying. She was able rector of the very successful program to honor 10928 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. marked the first anniversary of the election of Unfortunately, it is clear that some policy­ This 16 month project blended a brilliant cam­ the so-called "moderate" president of Iran. I makers have learned little about the brutal paign of motivational and historic information, think it is very important after one year of thug mentality of those who rule in Iran. President Mohammed Khatami's rule to look When this year's State Department report on energizing both her fellow airmen and the terrorism named Tehran the number-one American public. From the national recognition closely at the facts in evaluating his adminis­ state sponsor of terrorism, Iran's ruling at the Tournament of Roses Parade to the tration's true colors. Some of you may have mullahs openly and celebriously acknowl­ Pentagon Cake Cutting Ceremony with the seen the press reports from the "Briefing on edged responsibility for the terrorist attacks President, the hard work and dedication of U.S. Policy Options and Prospects for Change listed in the report, declaring that they not Colonel Tripp shined in every event. She led in Iran" that I co-hosted on May 21 along with only pursued and attacked the Iranian Re­ a program which truly captured the hearts of my colleagues Mrs. Ros-LEHTINEN, Mr. TRAFl­ sistance, on foreign soil, but that they ex­ each Air Force veteran and every American. CANT, Mr. MENENDEZ and Mr. TOWNS. Our ef­ pected to be rewarded for what they called The magnificent record of the United States fort was aimed at advocating an Iran policy of "combating terrorism." firmness and resolve, which allies the United Let me make it very clear we are hard Air Force over the past 50 years is a story pressed to find any moderates with whom we worth telling. Through the handiwork of Colo­ States with the Iranian people and their resist­ can reach out to in the Iranian government, nel Tripp, this legacy will continue to grow. ance movement, the National Council of Re­ and contrary to the hopes of many in the Mr. Speaker, it has been my distinct honor sistance of I ran. West, Mr. Khatami's election a year ago has to offer this tribute. As Colonel Tripp retires to The impressive turnout for the event, espe­ not resulted in any positive changes in Iran's private life, I ask my colleagues to join me in cially among members of the diplomatic corps, domestic or foreign policies. It has, however, commending the outstanding service she has indicated to me that the call to scrutinize our gravely aggravated the infighting among ri­ given to our great country. On behalf of the Iran policy was timely. Just this past week, vals. In fact, we all read recently about the Khatami underscored the role of the Revolu­ arrest of Tehran's mayor, a close affiliate of people of the 14th Congressional District and Khatami, just this past month. It is no se­ especially her neighbors in the city of West tionary Guards Corps in maintaining the re­ gime in its totality and said it represented the cret that the conflicts among the rival Chicago, I wish her the very best. camps are intensifying with each passing regime's most pious and dedicated forces. day. "With our body and soul , we are all proud of You may have also noticed news reports REGARDING U.S. POLICY TOWARD the Guards Corps," Khatami said in praising just this past weekend that the Government IRANIAN REGIME the regimes' main organ of suppression, ren­ of Argentina arrested 8 Iranian residents and dering hollow his claims of "freedom and civil ordered the expulsion of 7 of the Iranian em­ HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN society." This further proves the assessment bassy's staff of 8 and required them to leave of the speakers during our briefing that by yesterday. The 1992 bombing of the Israeli OF FLORIDA Khatami has neither the interest nor the influ­ embassy in Buenos Aires, as well as the 1994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence to initiate any change in this theocratic bombing of the AMIA, the city's main Jew­ ish community center, has been investigated Wednesday, June 3, 1998 regime. by the Argentineans, aided by the F.B.I., and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, last Mr. Speaker, in light of the importance of has found the trail leads to Tehran. 114 peo­ week marked the first anniversary of the elec­ this discussion, I submit my remarks entitled ple lost their lives in these horrific terrorist tion of Mohammad Khatami as president of "One Year of Khatami," as well as the re­ attacks. Iran so this marks a fitting time to assess the marks of Ms. Soona Samsami, a representa­ Many of you however do not know that one tive of the National Council of Resistance in of the key sources for the evidence that realities versus the rhetoric of Khatami's re­ linked Tehran's government to the commu­ gime. Washington, to be printed herewith in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. nity center bombing was the National Coun­ Congressmen GARY ACKERMAN, BOB cil of Resistance, which learned from its MENENDEZ, EDOLPHUS TOWNS, and JAMES ONE YEAR OF KHATAMI- REMARKS OF sources in Iran that the bombing had report­ TRAFICANT and I co-sponsored a briefing here REPRESENTATIVE GARY L. ACKERMAN edly been ordered by Iran's Supreme Na­ in the House of Representatives on U.S. pol­ I would like to first welcome all the mem­ tional Security Council. The NCR reported bers of the diplomatic corps and the press for its findings to a congressional sub­ icy options and prospects for change in Iran. joining us here today to mark the one year We presented the following on Iran policy: committee, which then forwarded the infor­ anniversary of President Mohammad mation to the State Department. Last Nothing has changed under the administra­ Khatami's election. We have a very inter­ month, I personally brought this informa­ tion of Khatami, and in many respects the evi­ esting forum scheduled, and once everyone tion to Argentina. dence indicates that Tehran's outlaw behavior completes their statements, we will open up Ironically enough, the Iranian Resistance has worsened. for questions and answers. First, I'd like to is the very same movement that the Depart­ Factional infighting and domestic unrest are introduce my colleague Representative ment has added to its list of terrorists, vir­ aggravating the instability of the ruling regime, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen from Florida, with tually turning the intent of the law upon it whom I've worked on this issue long and on its head. This same list contains unques­ raising new prospects for its replacement by a hard. Unfortunately, she must leave early so democratic government. tionably terrorist groups such as Hizbollah she will get this briefing started with her re­ and Hamas. This ill-advised "goodwill ges­ Our policy should focus on how to contain marks. ture," as it was thus quoted by a senior ad­ the threat from Iran, and on support for demo­ After her we will hear from Congressmen ministration official in the L.A. Times last cratic alternatives within that country. Bob Menendez, Jim Traficant and Ed Towns, October, has profound implications. By mis­ I urge my colleagues and the Administration as well as former Ambassador James Akins, labeling the main resistance force against and lastly from Soona Samsami who will be the ayatollahs, we are not helping the Ira­ to continue tough U.S. policies such as the representing the National Council of Resist­ Iran and Libya Sanctions Act as well as efforts ance of Iran. nian people in their legitimate cause. Good­ to mobilize the international community to­ Represen tati ve Ros-Leh tinen. will gestures will achieve little, and will wards a united-multi-lateral campaign to bring When Mohammad Khatami was elected only serve to embolden the Iranian mullahs to continue their non-stop campaign of ter­ freedom and democracy to the people of Iran. president a year ago, many in the West in­ sisted that he was a genuine reformer who ror and repression- both inside and outside would, while upholding the clerics' reign, of Iran. Under the current circumstances, Tango-ing with Tehran's tyrants will lead U.S. POLICY TOWARDS IRAN: A would begin halting state terrorism, would begin an end to enmity to the Middle East nowhere. I think it's interesting to note ONE-YEAR REVIEW peace process, a lessening of flagrant abuses however that the idea behind the State De­ of human rights and the stoppage of the partment's publishing a list of terrorists was HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction. to isolate the exact brand of terrorism that the Tehran regime actually supports and OF NEW YORK I'm sorry to say that some in our adminis­ tration bought into that view. Travel re­ provokes! Even more importantly, and con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strictions to Iran by American citizens have trary to some expectations, the regime's op­ Wednesday , June 3, 1998 been relaxed a bit, and most recently, the ad­ position to the Middle East peace process has ministration has just waived punitive action, not slackened one bit. In fact, just a few Mr. ACKERMAN . Mr. Speaker, I rise to as required by law, against 3 foreign oil cor­ weeks ago, the founder of Hamas, Sheikh bring to the attention of my colleagues a very porations who plan to invest more than $2 Yassin, was in Iran on an official visit. Presi­ important matter. The last week of May billion dollars in the Iranian oil industry. dent Khatami met with him, and expressed June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10929 his support for the terrorist group. Prior to killing of 16 year-old street vendor at the nally. Moderation and reform would never that, senior Hizbollah officials ·also traveled hands of the Revolutionary Guards. The un­ happen. A year later, this has become an in­ to Iran, for meetings with the top leaders. rest continued for four hours. Chanting disputable fact. Officials, including Khatami, have empha­ " death to Khamenei, death to Khatami," the Crisis after crisis, without any prospect of sized that they will continue their active op­ crowds clashed with state security forces. A a solution, pretty much sums up the past position to the peace process, and will not number of government buildings were dam­ year. The arrest and then release of Tehran's rest until the complete destruction of the aged. mayor created an unprecedented emergency, State of Israel. Nor will the mullahs ever be Protests and unrest are spreading through­ which was only brought under temporary satisfied with our gestures. The old adage of out the country. Late last week thousands of control through the intervention of "give em and inch, they'll take a mile" cer­ people in western Iran, in Kermanshah, KhameneL The underlying crisis has not tainly applies here. staged a similar demonstration. Fighting been resolved, however. I think what we have seen in the past year broke out among the public and Revolu­ Agence France Presse wrote in its analysis since Khatami's election has been the abso­ tionary Guards. that " there is still a long way to go before lute inability of the mullocracy to reform. The turmoil in Tehran had not yet sub­ the war ends between the two sides. . . The Khatami has been part of this system, and sided when unrest, strikes and student pro­ conflict between the two warring factions understands full well that any move towards tests broke out in Gilan Province in the subsided only after shaking the foundations liberalization contradicts the regime in its north, the cities of Yassouj and Dezful in the of the regime as a whole." The news report entirety. Fortunately, there are signs that southwest, Tabass in eastern Iran, and adds that everyone was afraid that "the this is the end of an era. Isfahan in the central part of the country. A whole regime would be harmed." Infighting has engulfed both the military major labor strike has been going on for the A diplomat in Tehran had this to say: structure, meaning the Revolutionary past several weeks in the provincial capital "Throughout this nation's history, it has Guards, as well as the clerical hierarchy. of Rasht. Dozens of workers have been ar­ been shown that spontaneous street dem­ These are all promising signs that the rested, but the strikes are continuing. The onstrations in Iran can overthrow a govern­ mullahs' repression and dictatorship may be regime's leaders are very uneasy about the ment or regime." nearing an end. Nonetheless, we need to con­ implications of this unrest for the future. The commander of Iran's Revolutionary tinue a sound policy of isolating Iran. We Let me give you a couple of examples: Guards threatened recently to crack down on certainly can not begin to ease up now, just a wave of internal dissent and criticism, say­ On May 14, Khamenei was speaking about ing it jeopardized the country's security. as the sanctions are beginning to bite and the recent demonstrations in Isfahan Prov­ Iran's rulers are desperate for economic re­ "The universities are in the hands of the op­ ince, when he directly pointed to the position, and young people are chanting lief. That would be a travesty and undermine Mojahedin as the source of the unrest. all of the good we have striven to accom­ 'death to despots.' We have to behead some In remarks he delivered in Sistan-Balu­ and cut off the tongues of others," he said. plish. We need to realize that this new presi­ chistan Province in the south, Khatami ex­ Within the clerical hierarchy, there is in­ dent is no more moderate than his prede­ plained, "We are threatened by the creasing opposition to the ruling clique, cessors. We must retreat from this illusion Mojahedin and Zionists." which has failed to eliminate Montazeri, the before it is too late. The Parliament Speaker, Nateq Nourri, re­ former successor to Khomeini, from the pic­ And for that very reason, we in Congress iterated Khamenei's warnings on May 17, ture. In terms of religious credentials, shall continue to advocate an Iran policy of telling the assembly: "In Isfahan, what's left Montazeri outranks all of the ruling regime's firmness and resolve. The realities of Iran of the Mojahedin are active ... We must all officials. He was shelved in 1988 by Khomeini dictate that the United States must recog­ stay alert, and stay away from matters that after he protested the massacres of nize the right of the Iranian people to resist, have to do with groups and factions, which Mojahedin. In his correspondence with Kho­ and its own moral obligation to keep a dis­ would allow a third party to come in and meini at the time, he had written: "You can­ tance from this medieval and utterly oppres­ grab the Revolution itself and run off with not annihilate the Mojahedin with execu­ sive regime. A proper policy must take stock it." tions. They are an idea. Killing them will of the continuing realities in Iran, with the The Parliament Speaker continued: only spread their ideas." realization that the Iranian Resistance pre­ "These conspiracies are not just taking place Despair and apathy have taken their toll sents some new prospects for a change in in Isfahan; these are unpatriotic actions, on the Revolutionary Guards, the regime's government. Instead of trying to shore up a threatening national security. The security principal military force. Three of the corps sinking ship, we must quickly ally ourselves apparatus needs to get in there and deal with top 6 commanders, and at least 150 other offi­ with the Iranian people and Resistance, thi.s in a serious manner. We should stop cers have resigned. If we consider the Revo­ whose democratic, pluralistic and secular worrying about what the foreigners are lutionary Guards' unique role in safe­ platform makes for a far better lasting solu­ going to say to us. . . America, the guarding and prolonging the regime, the tion with the retrogressive and brutal ruling Monafequin [Mojahedin] ... they have es­ gravity of this crisis becomes clear. Tehran's regime. sentially invested in the universities, where rulers are in dire need of a foreign crisis they Ladies and Gentlemen, I would now like to they can use the pro-western intellectuals, can use to shore up their eroding forces. introduce our next speaker, Ambassador and take advantage of the open atmosphere At the same time, the regime is facing a James Akins. Ambassador Akins served our to hatch some plots." profusion of economic problems. Projections Nation's Foreign Service with great distinc­ In a meeting on May 16 with the Bassij for oil revenues in the mullahs' budget ex­ tion for over 20 years, until his retirement in forces, Rafsanjani urged them to " neutralize ceed 16 billion dollars, but the actual figure 1976. He spent much of his career in the Mid­ the plots of the agents of the Arrogance and is hardly 10 billion dollars. Inflation is in­ dle Ease-in postings such as Damascus, Bei­ the Monafequin [Mojahedin]." creasing with each passing day, and with it rut, Kuwait, Baghdad and Saudia Arabia­ Khamenei said on April 16: " The enemies the pressure on the public. 80% of the popu­ and has written numerous articles about the sending out propaganda from abroad ... are lace is living below the poverty line. Mean­ subject. He is now an international and eco­ pursing a policy of divisiveness ... We must while, corruption and embezzlement scandals nomic consultant and still maintains very beware, we must beware." involving billions of toumans are rampant close ties to the region he knows so very Tehran's Friday prayer leader said on throughout the regime. well. Ambassador Akins. April 10: "These disorders are like a tank full Policy Options: Here in Washington, there of gasoline . .. All the enemy has to do is to have been a number of discussions over the SPEECH BY SOONA SAMSAMI, MEMBER, FOR­ strike a match." past year about various approaches to Iran. EIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, NATIONAL COUN­ Mokaram Shirazi, another of the regime's Some people in this city are saying that CIL OF RESISTANCE OF IRAN, MAY 21, 1998 mullahs, said on April 12: " In the not too dis­ Khatami is different than other mullahs, and Ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to tant future, we shall witness a major cri­ America should officially recognize these dif­ have this opportunity today to address this sis. . . or a painful scandal." ferences. Of course, this is a coy way of pro­ gathering. The situation in Iran is changing The executive director of the regime's Su­ moting the sort of appeasement policy that rapidly, as the dark era of suppression, exe­ preme National Security Council said on ended in the Irangate scandal a decade ago. cution, stoning, fundamentalism and ter­ April 13: "There will be no winner in this cri­ Appeasement was at the heart of the admin­ rorism comes to an end. But these changes sis, but there will be a big loser-the Islamic istration's Iran policy over the past year. are not originating from within the regime system.'' But if you will permit me, let's be real­ or the administration of Mohammad On May 23, 1997, when Khatami was elected istic. Contrary to America's expectations, Khatami, in whom some in the West have president, there were many in the West Tehran did not make any changes in its poli­ great hopes. The source of these changes is claiming that from now on, the regime would cies of terrorism and fundamentalism. In the Iranian people and their Resistance. follow the path of moderation. But from the fact, after the State Department published Two weeks ago, one of the southern neigh­ very first, the Iranian Resistance was con­ its annual report on terrorism, naming borhoods of the capital city of Tehran erupt­ vinced that the new developments would Tehran the world's most active state spon­ ed, as 10,000 people protested against the weaken and further divide the regime inter- sor, the mullahs took responsibility for the 10930 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 entire list of their terrorist acts, especially the overthrow of the mullahs. The vast ma­ and Israel, that they would be stepping up their attacks on the Mojahedin. jority of Iranians, in Iran and around the their cooperation in the field of nuclear The distinguishing characteristic of this world, support the NCR's President-elect, technology. In fact, Iran's Atomic Energy theocratic regime, which sets it apart from Maryam Rajavi, and look to this alternative Minister made it clear that the two coun­ all other dictatorships of the twentieth cen­ for hope in their struggle to rid themselves tries are considering further cooperation be­ tury, is its export of terrorism and fun­ of the repression of the mullahs and estab­ yond tl).eir current project to build a nuclear damentalism. If the mullahs take a step lish a free, prosperous Iran. power plant in Iran. back in this direction, they will lose their To give you a little background, Iran has ability to enforce the domestic suppression been seeking nuclear power since the early as well. Before they can transform them­ PROSPECTS FOR CHANGE IN IRAN 1970's, when the Shah attempted to build two selves into a modern, twentieth-century dic­ reactors in Bushehr. The project, begun by a tatorship, they will be swept aside by the German company in 1974, was suspended fol­ Iranian people. HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ lowing the 1979 Revolution. The clerical re­ The inability of certain circles in America OF NEW JERSEY gime's efforts to obtain nuclear capability to comprehend this stubborn reality is be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES began in earnest in the midst of the Iran­ hind the notion that you can turn the anti­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Iraq War, in 1985, and in February of this human rulers of Iran into moderates. The year, Tehran announced its intention to con­ events taking place in Iran today signal the Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, on May 21 I struct two Russian reactors in Bushehr. weakness and disarray of the regime and the joined a Congressional panel on U.S. policy The question remains, why has Iran de­ prospects of its overthrow, not some sort of options and prospects for change in Iran. The voted such colossal resources, money and ef­ trend toward liberalism. Goodwill gestures panel discussed President Khatami's election fort to build the Bushehr power plant. Iran by the U.S. government, such as the inclu­ and Iran's efforts to acquire weapons of mass claims to need the Bushehr nuclear reactors sion of the Mojahedin on its list of terrorist destruction. I am certain that my colleagues to supply energ·y to the country. Yet, Iran's organizations, will only serve to goad the re­ will join me in recognizing the threat that Iran immense oil and natural gas reserves call gime on, and to give the Iranian people the would pose to the U.S. and the region if it is into question its motives for constructing negative impression that once again, the successful in acquiring nuclear weapons. expensive nuclear reactors. Iran has 9.3 per­ U.S. government is on the wrong side. I have introduced legislation (H.R. 3743) to cent of the world's oil reserves and natural This is the same mistake made almost gas reserves, second only to Russia. Clearly, twenty years ago, during the last year of the thwart Iran's development of nuclear weapons. Iran does not need additional energy sources, Shah's reign. President Carter referred to The Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act nor is nuclear energy an economic choice for the Shah's Iran as an "island of stability," of 1998 will require the withholding of U.S. Iran. So what is the motive? and the British Foreign Secretary at the proportional voluntary assistance to the Inter­ It should not be a revelation to anyone time stressed Britain's full support for the national Atomic Energy Agency for programs that Iran is seeking to acquire nuclear weap­ monarchy up until the final months. At that and projects of the Agency in Iran. The bill ons. same time, western intelligence agencies seeks to limit assistance from the Agency for In 1991, Ayatollah Mohajerani, one of said that Iran was not in the revolutionary the completion of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Rafsanjani's deputies, clarified the need to stage, or even the pre-revolutionary stage. I Plant in Iran. It is believed that the completion obtain nuclear weapons. "Since the enemy don't think I need to remind you of what has nuclear facilities," he said, "Islamic happened next. Today, the circumstances are of the Bushehr plant will result in the transfer countries must be armed with the same ca­ similar. Events are happening very quickly of civilian nuclear technology and training that pacity." in Iran, and it seems that the U.S. is not could help to advance Iran's nuclear weapons In 1989, Rafsanjani underscored the need to keeping up with them. As the leader of the program. obtain an atomic arsenal, stressing that Iranian Resistance has stated, the Iranian Firmness is the only means of deterring "Iran cannot overlook the reality of nuclear people will not recognize any contracts Khatami and the clerical regime from their strength in the modern world." Nuclear signed to find and drill Iranian oil. quest for an arsenal of weapons of mass de­ arms, in the Tehran mullahs' view, are " the The conflicts and clashes between various struction. We must make it clear, especially most important strategic guarantee" of bands in the regime are a reality that will now when the mullahs may well be on their their survival. not go away. The most fundamental and es­ For this reason, I introduced the Iran Nu­ sential conflict in Iran, however, is between last legs, that we support the kind of progress clear Proliferation Prevention Act. The bill the people-who desire freedom and democ­ towards democracy and genuine reform prom­ will eliminate the use of U.S. taxpayer dol­ racy- and the religious, terrorist dictator­ ised by the democratic opposition. lars to the International Atomic Energy ship ruling over them, whose survival de­ Mr. Speaker, I am submitting my remarks to Agency to provide assistance to Iran for the pends on denying the people's demands. De­ the panel on this matter to be printed in the completion of the Bushehr plant. The U.S. spite an absolute repression, these demands CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: believes that the completion of the Bushehr have been embodied in a nationwide resist­ I want to thank the National Council of plant could provide Iran with substantial ex­ ance movement. It is no accident that the re­ Resistance of Iran for organizing this event pertise to advance its nuclear weapons pro­ gime's most viscous forms of repression are and for their ongoing efforts to focus atten­ gram. It is ludicrous for the U.S. to support practiced on the resistance at home. Even tion on the rogue regime that continues to a plant-even indirectly- which could pose a abroad, beyond its terrorist attacks, the re­ reside in Tehran under President Khatami. threat to the United States and to stability gime's primary demand from its inter­ Each of us here today, looks forward to the in the Middle East. national trading partners is that they adopt day when Iran rejoins the community of Beyond, Iran's nuclear weapons develop­ an anti-resistance, and specifically anti­ democratic nations. However, today is not ment program, there is substantial evidence Mojahedin policy. that day. President Khatami, while slightly of its efforts to develop other weapons of If I may draw some conclusions: The reli­ more moderate than his predecessor will not mass destruction. gious despotism ruling Iran is an absolutely or cannot overcome the political forces in Late last year, Satellite reconnaissance of illegitimate regime, which has no place Iran which avidly pursue the development of the Shahid Hemat Industrial Group research among the people of Iran. This regime and weapons of mass destruction and continue facility, not far south of Tehran, had picked all of the factions affiliated with it, are part­ support for terrorism. up the heat signature of an engine test for a ners in the murder and plunder of the people We have heard many disturbing facts and new generation of Iranian ballistic missiles, of Iran. The infighting within the regime is figures, about Iranian human rights viola­ "each capable of carrying a 2,200-lb. warhead simply a power struggle. tions, about chaos and conflict within the more than 800 miles," within strategic range The Iranian people demand the overthrow country, and about Iran's support of inter­ of Israel. of the entire regime, and all of its factions. national terrorist organizations, such as In January, a senior Clinton administra­ As the leader of the Iranian Resistance has Hizballah, Hamas and the Palestine Islamic tion official told the Associated Press that stated, "The stage of this regime's over­ Jihad, all of which are responsible for ter­ "Iran's purchase of Russian missile tech­ throw and the need to prepare for it has ar­ rorist attacks on Israel. Each of these facts nology is giving Iran an opportunity to 'leap rived." reflects the ruling regime's status as a rogue ahead' in developing new weapons" and ac­ The National Council of Resistance of Iran, state, which considers itself above inter­ cording to a CIA report, Iran remains the a coalition of 570 personalities and organiza­ national law, with little respect for human largest illicit buyer of conventional weapons tions representing the democratic forces of life, let alone human rights. The prospect of among 'pariah' states, buying an estimated Iran, is the sole legitimate, popular, and the that regime armed with nuclear weapons is $20 million to $30 million worth of U.S. mili­ democratic alternative to the mullahs' re­ not a pleasant one. tary parts in 1997. g·ime. The NCR has committed itself to free Just this week, Russia and Iran announced After the cease-fire in the Iran-Iraq War in and fair elections within six months after that over the strong objections of the U.S. 1988, Tehran stepped up its efforts to produce June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10931 an indigenous chemical and biological arse­ doing about these ongoing rights violations? Iranian regime. Our State Department con­ nal. Thanks to equipment and technology le­ What have we done to relieve the suffering of tinues to pursue a flawed policy of appease­ gally or illegally imported from abroad, the the Iranian people? ment. When will the State Department learn Tehran regime is presently able to produce a I believe our policy must be very firm that the moderates in the regime they are so series of biological and chemical weapons. about condemning human rights violations desperately searching for, don't exist! Defense Secretary Cohen has expressed con­ in Iran, and about supporting advocates of It's time for the State Department to rec­ cern that Iran may have produced up to 200 democracy, such as Maryam Rajavi. Change ognize and support those Iranians inside and tons of VX nerve agent and 6,000 gallons of will come to Iran, but not from the current outside Iran who are struggling on behalf of anthrax. regime. We will not get anywhere by a democratic and free Iran-including the Tehran's unrelenting quest for nuclear cuddling repressive dictators. Iranian Resistance. . weapons and ballistic missiles clearly attests The State Department's refusal to recog­ that the clerical regime has no intention of nize the Resistance, and their labeling the Resistance as a terrorist organization is a moderating its behavior. Appeasement by THE SITUATION IN IRAN the West will only provide the mullahs with travesty! Such a policy of appeasement and more room to maneuver. We need a com­ weakness plays right into the hands of the terrorist strongmen ruling Iran. prehensive policy, that both protects us from HON. JAMFS A. TRAflCANT, JR. Let me repeat: there are no moderates in the current threat and safeguards our future OF OHIO the Iranian government. Goodwill gestures interests in that part of the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Firmness is the only means of deterring from the U.S. will be perceived by the Ira­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 nian regime as a sign of weakness. Such ges­ Kha tami and the clerical regime from their tures will achieve little, and will only em­ quest for an arsenal of weapons of mass de­ Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, the Iranian bolden the Iranian mullahs to continue their struction. We must make it clear, especially government under President Mohammad non-stop campaign of terror and repression. now when the mullahs may well be on their Contrary to the hopes of the Clinton Ad­ last legs, that we support the kind of Khatami remains a brutal and oppressive re­ gime. Despite words of moderation and concil­ ministration, Khatami's election last May progress towards democracy and genuine re­ has not resulted in any changes in Iran's do­ form promised by the democratic opposition. iation, the Iranian government continues to ac­ mestic or foreign policies. Iran still poses a tively and aggressively sponsor international grave threat to U.S. security and world terrorism. It continues to brutally oppress the peace. Iran's ongoing support for terrorist IRAN: HUMAN RIGHTS PROBLEMS Iranian people. In today's Iran there is still no groups such as Hamas and Hizbollah con­ PERSIST freedom of the press. Under the Khatami gov­ tinues to threaten the Oslo Accords and ernment, there is still no freedom of religion or other initiatives to establish a lasting peace freedom of speech. Human rights abuses con­ in the Middle East. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Khatami's election has not halted or di­ OF NEW YORK tinue unabated. minished Iran's efforts to expand its arsenal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On May 21st, a number of my colleagues in of weapons of mass destruction, including Congress held a press briefing in the Rayburn the development of ballistic missiles that Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Building to discuss the prospects for change in could threaten Israel, Western Europe and Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, over the past Iran, and how U.S. policy should be shaped to U.S. troops stationed overseas. Iran also con­ year, I have listened with interest to promises encourage democracy and freedom in Iran. tinues its covert efforts to develop nuclear of moderation and reform from Iran, but after weapons. While I was unable to attend the briefing, I did Instead of trying to appease the Iran re­ a year of Mohammad Khatami's tenure as release a written statement. In addition to gime, the Clinton Administration should president, I cannot but help to conclude that Members of Congress, other distinguished ex­ adopt tough policies that make it clear that the current regime continues to be one of the perts participated in the briefing, including the U.S. will not, in any shape or form, con­ major violators of human rights and pro­ former U.S. Ambassador James Akins, who done the outlaw behavior of the mullahs. ponents of terrorist activities around the world. served in our nation's Foreign Service with Such a policy should include a real trade em­ The only policy that can be successful vis-a­ great distinction from 1956 to 1976. Ambas­ bargo, an all-out diplomatic offensive to get vis Iran is a policy of firmness. Firmness, how­ our allies to abandon their appeasement sador Akins spent much of his career in the policies and join the U.S. in a total embargo ever, will only prove effective when it is cou­ Middle East in such places as Syria, Lebanon, of the Iranian regime, and open and full sup­ pled with support for the establishment of de­ Kuwait, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. He is the au­ port for those Iranians dedicated to the prin­ mocracy in Iran. thor of numerous articles about the Middle ciples of democracy, religious freedom and On May 21st, I had the honor of hosting a East. He is now an international and economic equality- including the National Council of gathering at which a number of my esteemed consultant. I would like to insert into the Resistance. colleagues as well as experts on Iran and the RECORD the written remarks I prepared for the The NCR has made remarkable and dra­ matic strides forward in recent years. It has region addressed various aspects of the ques­ briefing, as well as the remarks made by Am­ tion. In urging the administration to pursue a brought together Iranians from all walks of bassador Akins. life in a unified effort to bring democracy, policy in favor of the Iranian people and their freedom and human rights to Iran. Like resistance, the speakers emphasized that the STATEMENT OF THE HONORABLE JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR., BRIEFING ON "U.S. POLICY many groups struggling against a repressive U.S. should not make the same mistake made OPTIONS & PROSPECTS FOR CHANGE IN and cold-blooded regime, the NCR has during the Shah's time. !RAN", MAY 21 , 1998 evolved over the years. It has undergone a number of dramatic changes. Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit the re­ As we approach the one-year anniversary marks I prepared for this briefing for publica­ Let there be no illusions about how seri­ of Mohammad Katami's election as Presi­ ously the Iranian regime takes the threat to tion in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. dent of Iran, it is appropriate to assess how their rule posed by the NCR. All over the I would like to thank every one of you for much Iran has changed over the past year, world, members of the Resistance have been participating in this event today. I believe it and how U.S. policy should be shaped to en­ assassinated by the regime. If, as the regime is very important that we keep our focus on courage democracy and freedom in Iran. claims, the NCR does not have any support the issue of human rights. Not long ago, I While President Khatami has spoken quite inside Iran, why does the regime continue to watched a video tape smuggled out of Iran by differently than his predecessor, Iran's ac­ go to such great lengths to assassinate Re­ the Mojahedin Opposition Movement. It tions both domestically and internationally, sistance leaders? Why does the regime go to showed for the first time actual scenes of have not materially changed. such great lengths to discredit and under­ people being stoned to death in Iran. Four Iran still supports international terrorism. mine the Resistance? It is because the Ira­ individuals were brought out, buried up to Iran continues to deny its people basic free­ nian Resistance has real and deep support-­ their waists, and stoned to death in the most doms and human rights. Iran continues to both inside Iran and among those Iranians cruel, gruesome and painful scene I have ever treat its women like cattle. living in exile. witnessed in my life. And this still goes on in There is chaos and conflict throughout the Instead of employing a gross and out­ Iran, officially. Since the election of Iran's government. One thing is clear-President rageous double standard, the U.S. govern­ new president, the government has an­ Khatami may have- may have-good inten­ ment should officially recognize and support nounced the stoning of 7 people, four of them tions, but his good intentions have not yet the Iranian Resistance and other groups women. resulted in a change in Iran's behavior inter­ struggling for freedom in Iran. History shows Tens of thousands of Iranians have been nationally or internally. that the worst way to deal with a dictator­ executed for their political beliefs since 1981. Yet, our State Department continues to ship is through appeasement. Just ask Nev­ My question is, what is our administration grope, hope and search for moderates in the ille Chamberlain. 10932 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998

THE " NEW" lRAN- restrictions on social life have gradually ment, by the lack freedom of expression and For a quarter of a century from the early been relaxed; the Revolutionary Guard is by the excesses of SA VAK , the Shah's secret 1950's when the CIA restored him to his less fervently revolutionary and can now police. Ayatollah Khomeini promised them a throne until the late 1970's our policy was usually be bribed not to break into private " government of God on earth" but he and his one of unconditional support for Shah Mo­ homes where " immoral activities" might be successor have given them a government hammad Reza Pahlevi. Along with Turkey suspected. Visitors to Tehran-but no place whose corruption exceeds that of the Shah and Israel, Iran became one of the "pillars of else-notice that the all-encompassing and whose human rights abuses are an order our defense" in the Middle East. Our dip­ chedors prescribed for women are not quite of magnitude worse. In the 20 years of the lomats, our secret service and indeed our as concealing as they had been; some have rule of mullahs, 120,000 Iranians have been presidents were so beguiled by the Shah that even reported seeing wisps of feminine hair sentenced to death after quasi-legal pro­ they were blind to unmistakable signs that slipping out from the head covering. The ceedings-some 40 times the number exe­ his people has turned against him. President state-run press is free to criticize certain ac­ cuted during the entire reign of the late Carter's New Year's eve 1978 toast to his tions of government officials, mostly those Shah. country as "an island of stability" in a sea of rival factions. An American team of wres­ The election a year ago was important. Al­ of chaos has made the history books. Much tlers was allowed into the country where it though it was not so much the victory of worse, the first cable from the Embassy sug­ was received with wild popular enthusiasm. Khatami as it was the humiliating defeat of gesting that his regime just might be in seri­ And Khatami spoke of " opening up informal Neteq Nouri, the Ayatollah's favorite, the ous trouble was sent to Washington in Octo­ contacts" with the United States. Iranian people convincingly demonstrated ber, 1978. About the same time the CIA re­ But nothing more. The basic reforms and its desire for real change, real liberalization ported that Iran was "not in a revolutionary changes in theocratic rule which most Ira­ and an end to corruption and oppression. or even a pre-revolutionary stage." nians want have not been made. Any one sus­ Some, perhaps many Iranians hoped that The Shah fled the country three months pected of questioning the religious basis of Khatami would be the instrument to achieve later and after a brutal internal struggle, the ruling theocracy is arrested, tortured these goals but he has done nothing. And secular opponents of the monarchy were and murdered. In the year of Khatami's pres­ now, after a year, all illusions about the new killed or driven out of the country and a the­ idency tens of thousands of " enemies of the President have evaporated; the mass of Ira­ ocracy was established. It opposed the West, people" usually accused of " drug use". nians who want radical reform must look it opposed all liberal though and it charac­ " adultery" or general " corruption" have elsewhere. And they do. In almost daily dem­ terized the United States which had been so been arrested and often tortured. According onstrations in Tehran and in all provincial closely associated with the Shah as the font to official figures, 199 have been executed; capitals the mullahs' favorite old chant of all evil, as the embodiment of the Great Iranians believe the true figure is much "Death to the Israel and America" has given Satan himself. higher. Moderate religious leaders, including way to youthful shouts of "Death to Des­ One year ago Iran had its first relatively the highly respected Ayatollah Hossein Ali potism" . free presidential election. Only four can­ Montazeri, who have questioned the actions The leader of the Iranian Resistance, didates out of 238 aspirants were approved by of the ruling mullahs, are imprisoned or kept Massoud Rajavi, may well be right when he the Council of Guardians, which itself had under house arrest. said recently "The government of the been chosen by Ayatollah Ali Kamenei, the Opposition to the Arab-Israeli peace talks mullahs is entering its final stage; the time supreme religious leader. But there was a is as strong as ever but the tone has changed to prepare for its overthrow has arrived." real choice. The government's favorite, Ali to triumphalism now that " the peace talks My enduring nightmare is that one of our Akbar Nateq Nouri, was a dour conservative have clearly failed" . Iran continues to give major foreign policy blunders in the Middle of the Khomeini model; there were two non­ financial and military support to the East is about to be repeated. The United entities and the fourth was Mohammad Hizbullah and Hamas· and to welcome their States supported the Shah long after it was Khatami, an obscure cleric who had served clear to every objective observer that almost as Minister of Islamic Guidance in the 1980's. leaders to Tehran. To the world's surprise and the consterna­ The death threat against Salman Rushdie all Iranians had turned against him. It would tion of the ruling mullahs, Khatami won 70 has not been lifted; indeed, the reward for his be ironic, it would be tragic if we were to percent of the votes-not so much for any murder has been increased. Critics of the re­ open relations with the Iranian theocracy reputation for moderation but simply be­ gime continue to be assassinated abroad. In just as the Iranian people have concluded it cause he was most certainly not the govern­ the year of the Khatami presidency 24 have must go. ment's favorite. He was installed as Presi­ been killed, a sharp increase compared to the dent and he survives. Some American policy­ previous year. makers and American businessmen have read Iran, whose natural gas reserves are the A SPECIAL SALUTE TO THE much into his implied promises of reform second largest in the world, could enjoy ex­ "ARTISTIC DISCOVERY" WINNERS and change. They even argue, in face of ceedingly cheap electricity. Yet electricity strong evidence to the contrary, that inter­ remains in short supply and the regime con­ nal reforms have already been adopted or tinues the fiction that the nuclear reactions HON. LOUIS STOKFS that the are about to be so. While some of under construction are exclusively for pro­ OF OHIO these Americans are, no doubt, sincere, oth­ duction of domestic electricity. It imports IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers who argue for a softening of American missile technology from China, North Korea sanctions on Iran may have allowed their and Pakistan, and has recently tested mis­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 judgment to be colored by the prospects of siles with a range of 1400 kilometers. Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lucrative contracts for new oil and gas pipe­ The " opening to America" which Khatami congratulate the young students from the seemed to favor was dismissed con temp­ lines from the former Soviet Union through Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio who tuously by Ayatollah Kamenei. Khatami Iran to Turkey or to the Persian Gulf. participated in the annual "An Artistic Dis­ The State Department is clearly divided then quickly explained that he had been mis­ and confused. In an admitted effort to curry interpreted. The United States remains the covery" competition. Later this month students favor with the mullahs at no apparent cost " great Satan" and the anniversary of the from all around the nation will have their art­ to the United States, one branch of the State capture of the " Nest of Spies". the American work displayed in the Rotunda Tunnel in the Department branded as a "terrorist organi­ Embassy, is still celebrated. Capitol Building. I take special pride in spon­ zation" the Majahedin Khalq, the largest and The failure to proceed with a rapproche­ soring the "An Artistic Discovery" competition best organized of the Iranian opposition ment with the United States can not be as­ for the students in my Congressional district. movements and the prime target of official cribed to Khatami who, for all we know, may This art contest provides an innovative way to Iranian terrorism at home and abroad. His­ well be a closet moderate, a modernizer who tory repeated itself; during the Iran-Contra would really like to make life easier for his recognize the talents of many of our nation's affaire the mullahs insisted on the same con­ countrymen. He simply does not have the youngest creative minds. This contest also demnation of the Mujahedin and the State ability- even assuming the will-to make provides a forum in which we can encourage Department complied. The mullahs wel­ significant changes. His title of " President" our young people to develop their talents in a comed the announcement as a triumph of implies authority when he has little; he is positive way. their regime as they did 15 years earlier but, outranked and frequently overruled by Ali I am proud to report that in the Eleventh again exactly as in the mid-1980's made no Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the head of the Congressional District, "An Artistic Discovery" changes in internal or external policies. Not Council of Expediency and by the Supreme is as successful as it has been in the past Guide himself, the Ayatollah Khamenei. much later another branch of the State De­ years. This year there were more than 300 en­ partment ranked Iran as the "most active The Iranian people revolted against the state sponsor of terrorism.'' Shah not to turn the clock back to the Mid­ tries from 10 different schools within the dis­ But hasn't there been some evidence of dle Ages but because they were sickened by trict. The judge, who had the arduous task of chang·e? Well, in the last several years a few the corruption of his court and his govern- choosing the best entry out of an outstanding June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10933 array of talented work, decided upon Becky Early, Becky Frank, Sean Goins, Jessica IN HONOR OF LARRY DICK Miklos, a 16-year-old tenth grader from Bed­ Janaco, Michelle Janacek, Sandeep Kaur, ford High School. The sophomore's artistic en­ Papawee Koontaweelapphon, Erin Long, HON. GARY A. CONDIT deavor entitled "Pensive" is a very poignant Sarah Long, Alyssa Lyons, Carlos Mann, An­ OF CALIFORNIA pastel drawing that truly deserves the honor of gela Mecone, Becky Miklos, Anthony IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Best-in-Show. I look forward to welcoming Mooreland, Michelle Moran, Alyssa Ottaviano, Becky to Washington, D.C. for the grand Melissa Petro, Michael Pietrzak, Erin Posanti, We dnesday, June 3, 1998 opening of the "Artistic Discovery" national ex­ Kara Pusniak, Kristen Roberts, Ariel Robinson Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hibition. Last year's winner was also from Bed­ Nikolas Rongers, Stephen Stubbs, Talia honor Larry Dick and to offer my congratula­ ford High School, senior Monica Grevious, so Thomas, Brandon Vecchio, Amy Virotsko, tions on the opening of the Veteran's Affairs I am very pleased to recognize Bedford High Josh Wells, and Kevin Williams. Art teachers: Modesto Outreach Clinic in California's great School for its encouragement of the artistic tal­ Bob Bush, Dagmar Clements, Lou Panutsos, Central Valley. ents of these young people. and Jennifer Pozz. The Modesto Outreach Clinic has been a As we conclude this year's "Artistic Dis­ Cleveland Heights High School: Jo Anna tremendous success. Much of this success is covery" competition in the Eleventh Congres­ Adorjan, Rebecca Chizeck, Larry Chy, Lauren directly because of Larry's efforts. Not only sional District, I want to express my sincere Kalman, Bram Lambrecht, Kelsey Martin­ has he been working with ·the VA Screening appreciation and gratitude toward not only this Keating, Elise McDonough, Brian Ross, and Program for 11 years-which translates to 379 year's participants but also their art teachers. Theresa Vitale. Art teacher: Susan Hood­ Fridays-during which time he has screened Many of these young people have grown from Cogan. more than 8,500 veterans, Larry has tirelessly this experience and it was essential to have "beat the bushes" for veterans. the encouragement of friends, family, and edu­ East High School: George Moss, Chris He and the American Legion Post have cators behind them 100 percent. The role of Quackenbush, and Derrick Walker. Art Teach­ served as sponsor, administrative coordinator, art teachers in the tutoring and development er: Jaunace Watkins. publicist and very strong advocate for the VA of many of these young students is also very Cleveland School of the Arts: Monique Modesto Outreach Clinic. important. If it were not for the art teachers in Boyd, Brandon Huon, Richard E. Jackson, A past Commander for American Legion the Eleventh District, I am sure this competi­ Joshua Jones, Michael . Lemieux, Kevin Post No. 74, last year Larry was named "Man tion would not be as successful as it has been Melicant, Nicole Murray, Isaiah Perkins, Nakia of the Year For Community Services" in these past years. Pollard, Bayete Shropshire, and Rodney Tay­ Stanislaus County, California. Mr. Speaker, I feel the achievement of "Ar­ lor. Art teachers: Danny Carver and Andrew Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a privilege to honor tistic Discovery" is one that should be contin­ Hamlett. Larry and commend him for his efforts on be­ ued. After my retirement at the end of this Garfield Heights High School: Kate half of veterans. His willingness to be such an year, I hope that my successor will continue Bednarski, Jennifer Bucell, Amanda Bujak, exemplary model of volunteerism reflects great this program that rewards the artistic endeav­ Joelle Burchfield, Frank Buttitta, Amber credit on himself. He is truly an example of ors of young people. As a firm supporter of Chapek, Karen Cherney, Dan Dregely, An­ one man standing up to make a difference in the arts, I realize we should start investing thony Evers, Alisha Fogle, Kevin Glinski, Keith the lives of those around him. time and encouragement into artists at a A. Groose, Jr., Lauren Harper, Jeremy I ask that my colleagues in the House of young age. The success of this competition Jakupca, Christy Jeffries, Suzanne Jones, Ben Representatives rise and join me in honoring only proves that many young people, given Klein, Jennifer Langman, Becky Merbler, Jus­ Larry Dick. the proper encouragement, can be winners. tin Meyers, Katherine Parker, Terry Phillips, Every single one of the students who partici­ Alena Quinones, Ralph Rasiak, Ryder Rey­ pated throughout the Eleventh District is a R E COGNIZING THE BOROUGH OF nolds, Stephen Romain, Alyssa Sedlecky, winner in their own right and I want to offer HIGH BRIDGE AND THE IDGH Lorinda Svihik, Amanda Thomas, Lana them my personal congratulations. Given an BRIDGE F IRE DEPARTMENT ON Witkowski, and Adam Zimmerman. Art teach­ opportunity to showcase their talents, these THEIR lOOTH ANNIVERSARY er: Christine French. young people have responded to the call for art with a very positive and talented display of John Hay High School: Lillian Bryant, Armid HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS ability. They should all be saluted. burton, Roselyn Carter, Pamela Davis, OF NEW JERSEY Michelle Denson, Quan Duong, Otis Hope, Beaumont School: Amanda Amigo, Cara IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bastulli, Missy Blakeley, Cristin Brown, Shamica Jackson, Luddie Long, David Ma­ Michelle Burkacki, Monique Christian, Clare lone, Jason Moorman, Kenneth Roberts, Lavar Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Christie, Asia Clark, Kim Cunningham, Cath­ Thompson, Kenneth Wallace, Jr. , and Andre Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure erine Davenport, Kara Dunne, Katie Fejes, Whittingham. Art teachers: Richard Chappini, to congratulate the Borough of High Bridge on Carol Ferkovic, Maggie Garvey, Laura Harriet Goldner, and Kathleen Yates. their 100th anniversary. A Borough rich in his­ Golombek, Roberta Hannibal, Melissa Maple Heights High School: Rahan Boxley, tory and deep in tradition, High Bridge is de­ Harasty, Dana Hardy, Meredith Harger, Chris­ Emily Bryant, Andre Burton, Soo Choi, serving of many well wishes as they celebrate tine Havach, Lindsey Hubler, Jennifer Jansa, Shaunte Conwell, Danielle Czaplenski, Bonnie this special event. Sara Jenne, Raina Kratky, Jessica Kress, Glover, Maria Kopec, Calvin Little, Shayna While the Borough will celebrate its 1OOth Quinn Kucia, Daniella La China, Megan Papesh, Brent Peters, Henry Sharpley, An­ anniversary this year, the community sur­ Lewicki, Carmen Licate, Halle Malcomb, Kate thony Simmons, Sarah Titus, Sara Trinidad, rounding the original forge has existed for Marotta, Lisa Mawby, Sarena McKee, Chris­ and Richard Trojanski. Art teacher: Karen nearly 300 years. High Bridge was named for tine Miller, Meghann Mooney, Liz Nielsen, Mehling-DeMauro. a 1,300 foot long bridge originally constructed Christina Pamies, Susie Quilligan, Jennifer in the early 1800's. While the bridge was Reali, Leda Remmert, Jamie Reynolds, Nicole Lutheran East High School: George M. deemed too costly to maintain and was subse­ Rimedio, Julie Shina, Sarah Stanitz, Daniela Bruhn, Lori Ann Kusterbeck, Jennifer Moore, quently filled in with an embankment, the citi­ Tartakoff, Jenni Traverse, Sarah Venables, and LaToya Nicole Vaughn. Art teacher: zens have continued to prosper throughout its Julia Wadsworth, Margaret Wadsworth, Meg Rhonda Wadsworth. history. Originally only a farming community, Winchester, Maggie Wojton, and Lisa Shaker Heights High School: Kamilah But­ High Bridge has developed into a community Yafonaro. Art teachers: Ellen Carreras and Sr. ler, Sayaka Fujioka, Sarah Rebecca Glauser, of many facets. M. Lucia, O.S.U. Scott Green, Rochana M. Jones, Jennifer Also on this day, we celebrate the centen­ Bedford High School: Ian Adams, Joe Allie, Kaufman, Carrie LeWine, Christine Powers, nial of the High Bridge Fire Department and its Zayle Anderson, Daniel Apanasewicz, Kelly Melanie L. Pulley, Matthew B. Schorgl, R. Fire Chief, Jeffrey Smith. The department has Apanasewicz, Bryan Braund, James Bruce, Matthew Shenk, John Stephens, Kimberlee served the High Bridge Community for 100 Jessica Bruening, Karen Certo, Danielle Cole­ Venable, and Lindsey Wolkin. Art teachers: years, providing it with dedicated service and man, Jessica Coleman, Robert Cooper, Robin Malcolm Brown, James Hoffman, and Susan excellent protection. Every morning, these in­ Davis, Eric Delphia, Megan Duffy, Judah Weiner. dividuals wake up and put their lives on the 10934 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 line in order to protect the community. I ap­ CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM 4. Provide voters with enough unfiltered in­ plaud each and every one of them for their ef­ formation to make informed choices. Open up forts. HON. RON KIND T.V., radio and other media for discussion of High Bridge's excellent school system was OF WISCONSIN the issues by the candidates. founded in 1925 and has continued to function IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5. Shorten the election cycle. as one of the finest in the state. Dating back 6. Create a truly independent regulatory to the revolutionary times, the beautiful land­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 agency to monitor and make public the spend­ scape and homes of High Bridge have sur­ Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow should be ing of campaign monies. vived difficult times much like its citizens. It is the day. This is the day that supporters of 7. Require paid lobbyists to publicly report for this determination and success that I com­ campaign finance reform have been promised who and when they lobby. mend the borough and offer my warmest con­ for over a year. Tomorrow the House of Rep­ 8. Create universal voter registration. En­ gratulations on this momentous occasion. resentatives will begin debate and a vote on courage experimentation with mail and elec­ Congratulations to Mayor Alfred Schweikert 111 campaign finance reform. I applaud the lead­ tronic ballots and multiple day elections. and the Borough Council on this special day. ership for finally allowing a discussion of this 9. Require full disclosure of all independent important issue. expenditures. As we begin debate tomorrow we will have The fact that many Americans indicate that eleven substitute amendments made in order. they have lost confidence in the functioning of TRIBUTE TO GLENN TANNER AND Each of those amendments offers a wide vari­ our democratic elections and that many do not JACK PORTER ety of ideas on how we shape our campaign vote should be both a warning and a sum­ finance system. I am encouraged by the diver­ mons for us to act. HON. STEPHEN E. BUYER sity of proposals we will consider. The process Mr. Speaker, I urge that we take heed. will allow the public to see who supports cam­ OF INDIANA paign finance reform and who does not. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ultimately this debate comes down to the IN HONOR OF THE MEDAL OF Wednesday, June 3, 1998 question; Do you believe that there is too HONOR RECIPIENTS WILLIAM E. BARBER, WALTER D. EHLERS, Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to much money in the political process? Those members of Congress who support big money KENNETH A. WALSH, CLARENCE give tribute to two outstanding Hoosiers, Mr. B. CRAFT, JOHN P. BACA, NEL­ Glenn Tanner and Mr. Jack Porter, whose ex­ will oppose campaign finance reform, and sup­ port those bills that claim to be reform but are SON M. HOLDERMAN, CHRIS emplary foresight and perseverance have CARR, DONALD A. GARY- OR­ proven invaluable to Indiana. not. My constituents have told me repeatedly that they are tired of the amount of money ANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA During the early 1980s, Glenn Tanner and being spent on campaigns and they want Con­ Jack Porter realized the value of a divided, gress to do something to fix the system. To­ four-lane highway running east-west through HON. LORETTA SANCHFZ morrow I will take a stand in support of cam­ North Central Indiana. They created a com­ OF CALIFORNIA paign finance reform, I hope my colleagues on mittee for the Wabash Area Chamber of Com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both sides of the aisle will join me. merce to study the economic impact of im­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 proved transportation in the area. As a result Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to of this effort, communities along the proposed BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN pay tribute to the following men who are being corridor joined together to promote the impor­ INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 commemorated with memorial plaques on May tance of an improved highway system. Today, 30 at the Civic Center "Walk of Honor" in the Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor Inc. SPEECH OF Santa Ana, California. These Medal of Honor is comprised of concerned citizens, busi­ HON. DANNY K. DAVIS recipients are again being honored for their nesses, and governmental officials promoting bravery while serving in the military for our a four-lane highway from Fort Wayne to Lafay­ OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. These exceptionally brave heroes live ette along the routes of US 24 and Indiana or have lived in Orange County for some time Friday, May 22, 1998 State Road 25. in their lives. Many towns, including several industrial The House in Cammi ttee of the William E. Barber, 78 of Irvine, California, communities, will greatly benefit from an easily Whole House on the State of the Union was a captain of 220 men in Korea in 1950. accessible connection to our nation's interstate had under consideration the bill (R.R. During a fierce battle with the Chinese, he ig­ system. In fact, it has been determined that for 2183) to amend the Federal Election nored orders to withdraw and fought with his every $1 spent on the construction of the cor­ Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the fi­ men for five days in sub-zero temperatures. ridor $3.50 will be created in the communities nancing of campaigns for elections for This extraordinary feat of bravery and fortitude along the corridor. Federal office, and for other purposes: saved thousands of American lives. It is reassuring to know how two individuals Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Chairman, lit­ Walter D. Ehlers, 76, of Buena Park, Cali­ can have the foresight to see a need greater erally, money talks and when it speaks it prac­ fornia, fought during the D-Day invasion in than themselves, act upon it, and lead it to a tically drowns out all other political discourse. 1944. He singlehandedly eliminated an entire reality. Their efforts on behalf of the corridor Money has distorted, corrupted and perverted machine-gun crew. During this battle, he was are an example of what America is at heart. our political system. shot by a sniper and yet he was not deterred. As President Lincoln said during his Gettys­ It's time to get back to the basics of democ­ He carried a wounded rifleman to safety and burg Address, "government of the people, by racy. We are past the time for half way and returned to the fight. the people, and for the people." half hearted patches on the system. Belief that Kenneth A. Walsh, 81, of Santa Ana was a The Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor disclosure alone will remedy the problem is Marine pilot fighting against the Japanese for­ has been designated as a part of the National like believing in the tooth fairy. Solving the mations over the Solomon Islands in 1943. He Highway System and a High Priority Corridor problem by just regulating "soft money" is fearlessly dived into the Japanese squadrons by Congress. The naming of the two bridges about as likely to happen as expecting pigs to and shot down two Japanese dive bombers in Lewisburg along the Hoosier Heartland In­ fly. and a fighter even though his own plane had dustrial Corridor is most appropriate for these I believe that the basic principles of cam­ been hit several times. two gentlemen. paign reform are these: Clarence B. Craft, 76, of Fayetteville, Arkan­ Mr. Tanner and Mr. Porter have brought 1. Seriously take some of the money out of sas, was born and raised in Santa Ana Cali­ honor and distinction to their efforts for their the equation. fornia. As an Army private he led a grenade continued interest and dedication to ensure 2. Provide some public financing for all fed­ charge from the top of Hen Hill on Okinawa. that the Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor eral campaigns. Under the blaze of heavy artillery fire, he becomes a reality. They truly are an inspira­ 3. Set a limit on federal candidates use of charged the enemy troops, driving them into a tion to the American dream. personal funds. cave. He threw a satchel of grenades into the June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10935 cave which caused an explosion killing the nity organizations as "100 Black Men" and the native of New York State, born and raised in enemy troops. very prestigious Alpha Pi Boule of the Sigma the Village of Tannersville, Greene County, John P. Baca, 49, San Diego and Hun­ Pi Phi Fraternity, which consists of a sterling New York. Bill is the devoted and loving hus­ tington Beach, California, fought in Viet Nam body of professionals that represent some of band to his wife, the former Elizabeth Ann in the 1970's. When a hand grenade was the best and brightest minds in my Congres­ Parslow. Despite significant hardship and ad­ thrown into the midst of his platoon, the Army sional District. versity in his life, Bill has always maintained a specialist fourth class covered the grenade However, Dr. Walter Porter's most glowing commitment to himself and his family to per­ with his steel helmet and fell on the helmet, accomplishments in the educational field con­ severe. Bill and Betty Reich are the loving par­ thus saving the lives of eight men. tinue to be the brightest star in his galaxy of ents of two children, Glenn and Wendy, as Three of the men honored today are de­ achievements. His pioneering efforts during well as grandparents of 6, 3 boys and 3 girls. ceased. the era of the Model Cities Program, most sig­ Bill is also active in his community and is a Nelson M. Holderman, was a World War I nificantly marked by the opening of the Edu­ Member, Mt. Tabor Lodge, F&AM #807; Mem­ Army captain who lived in Santa Ana. Though cational Cultural Complex, today stand as a ber, Catskill Council #78 Royal and Select Ma­ wounded three times in 1918 in the Argonne testament to his ingenuity. sons; and Member of the Royal Arch Mountain Forest in France, he carried two wounded On Friday, June 5, 1998 during an evening Chapter 250 Masons. men to safety through enemy fire. of light-hearted fun, friends, associates and Mr. Speaker, Bill has served on the County Chris Carr, was a World War II Army ser­ community leaders in conjunction with the Ro­ Highway Department for thirty-nine years. In geant who lived in Huntington Beach, Cali­ tary Club of Southeast San Diego, will sponsor his professional capacity, Bill was appointed fornia. His troop was pinned down near a roast in his honor, Dr. Walter Porter is more Greene County Superintendent of Highways in Guignola, Italy, in 1944. Carr climbed around than a versatile jazz aficionado, and more 1979. Since this appointment, Bill has volun­ a flank of German soldiers and captured five than the visionary of Adult and College Edu­ teered his time in many Statewide Associa­ positions, killing eight and capturing 22. cation. Dr. Walter Porter is this community's tions including the New York State Association Donald A. Gary lived many years in Garden icon of professionalism and leadership! of Counties and the New York State Associa­ Grove, California. He was a World War II tion for Solid Waste Management. Navy lieutenant. When the USS Franklin was Prior to Bill's appointment as Greene Coun­ attacked by aircraft near Kobe, Japan, the mu­ RECOGNITION OF FINDLAY HIGH ty Superintendent of Highways, Mr. Reich nitions and stockpiles exploded. Gary assisted SCHOOL'S OUTSTANDING served in the Greene County Highway Depart­ several hundred men to safety who were ACHIEVEMENT IN THE " WE THE ment as general foreman from 1970-1979; trapped in the smoke-filed compartment. PEOPLE" NATIONAL FINALS working foreman from 1966-1970; engineering Each of these men has served the country aid from 1964-1966; motor equipment oper­ and their fellow Americans by disregarding HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY ator from 1963-1964; and road maintainer/la­ their own safety and their own lives. Extraor­ borer from 1959-1963. dinary men, extraordinary feats. Their acts of OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to Bill's efforts to provide a safe heroism saved many American lives. I ask you and efficient infrastructure for the safety of the Wednesday, June 3, 1998 to join me today in recognizing these remark­ motoring public in Greene County, Bill served able men who played a most vital part in the Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to with distinction as the Mayor of the Village of preservation of America's freedom. highlight the outstanding performance of my Tannersville, New York. A lifelong member of hometown high school in Findlay, Ohio, in the the Republican Party, Bill proudly serves as a TRIBUTE TO DR. WALTER PORTER "We The People * * * the Citizen and the Member of the New York State and Greene Constitution" national finals held in Wash­ County Republican Committees. HON. BOB FILNER ington, D.C. this May. I would like to congratu­ Mr. Speaker, the membership of the New late Findlay High School students Amber York State County Highway Association, af­ OF CALIFORNIA Ayres, Richard Bornhorst, Rebekah Browning, fected industry, as well as New York's motor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Andy Cole, Jill Crusa, Annie Davis, Brian ing public, are grateful to Bill for his dedication Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Fiske, Julie Francis, Levi Gephart, Phillip in securing adequate State and Federal trans­ Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Hodgman, John Kennedy, Scott Kidwell, Mark portation funding for county governments recognize Dr. Walter James Porter a founding Laux, Kurt Lindamood, Nick Lotz, James Ring, across New York State. Bill has exemplified member of the Rotary Club of Southeast San Kate Scoles, Hannah Shadle, Michael Taylor, the term public servant and has devoted him­ Diego, a retired educator, community activist Evalyn Vanderlaak, Taryn Wilgus, and their self to community service in both his profes­ and "all-around good guy!" teacher, Alvin R. Bell, for their in depth knowl­ sional and personal lives. Mr. Speaker, I have Dr. Porter and his wife Betty, also a retired edge of congressional issues and legislative always said you can judge a person by how educator of distinction, have served the com­ procedures. The national finals competition much he returns to his community. By that munity of San Diego with dedication and com­ simulates a congressional hearing whereby measure, Bill Reich is a great American. passion for many years. While Dr. Porter's ca­ students testify as constitutional experts be­ reer was in the field of education, he is also fore a panel of judges. These outstanding widely known for his many civic and social young people competed against 49 other STATE CHAMPIONS FROM THE contributions. classes from across the Nation and dem­ SIXTH DISTRICT OF NORTH Dr. Porter was an early founder of the San onstrated a remarkable understanding of the CAROLINA Diego County Human Relations Commission, fundamental ideals and values of American and the San Diego Chapter of the National government. They are prime examples of all HON. HOW ARD COBLE Association for the Advancement of Colored that is right in our local education system. OF NORTH CAROLINA People. His early political involvement began They are to be commended for a job well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a staff member to then California State done. Assemblymember Peter R. Chacon and later Wednesday, June 3, 1998 as an associate of such important California Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, as we conclude political figures as former Congressmen A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM E. REICH the school year, I would like to take a moment Mervyn Dymally, Gus Hawkins, and State to recognize some outstanding young people Senator Bill Green. HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON in the Sixth District of North Carolina who can Dr. Porter has always been in the forefront OF NEW YORK rightfully wear the title of "champions." We are of grassroots political organizations in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to say that seven schools in our district community. Most recently, he joined the Dr. have produced state champions in baseball, Martin Luther King, Jr. Democratic Club, of Wednesday, June 3, 1998 soccer, wrestling, tennis, and cheerleading. which he is a charter member. Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to We are proud of these individual and team With his very busy schedule, he still finds acknowledge the career of a lifelong public achievements and wish to recognize our North the time to contribute to such worthy commu- servant, Mr. William E. Reich. Mr. Reich is a Carolina scholar-athletes. 10936 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 We begin with a soccer team that is not dolph High School won North Carolina's 2-A work and dedication. "The team played real only the best in our state, but is rated number baseball title while Northwest Guilford High well ," Coach Sumner told the newspaper, one in the Nation. The Greensboro Day School captured the 4-A crown. "and the guys composure was good. We're School girls soccer team completed an Eastern Randolph defeated Whiteville 8-2 very happy for both the school and commu­ undefeated season with its fourth consecutive on may 31 to win the 2- A championship. Wild­ nity." independent school state championship on cat Head Coach Tommy Maness told the Congratulations to Coach Sumner, his as­ May 16. The team ended its season with a Greensboro News & Record that the state title sistant John Dutton, manager Bonnie Richard­ perfect 21-0 record. In fact, the Bengals have was the goal which was set on the first day of son, and every member of the tennis squad, won 42 straight games and their perfect sea­ practice. ''It seems like it's been an eternity including Brandon Smith, Kevin Kriner, Robert son vaulted them to the top spot in the Na­ since February 9," Coach Maness said. Siletzky, Blair Smith, Richard Dutton, Justin tional Soccer Coaches Association of Amer­ "These guys, back then, they set a goal and Kilpatrick, Bradley Blanks, T.J. Stecker, Mat­ ica-Umbro Top 20 soccer poll. said 'hey, we want to win a state champion­ thew Walton, Jonathan Walker, and Brian Congratulations are in order to Head Coach ship.'" It was a goal that may have been set Smith. Kim Burroughs, her assistants Paul Lieb and last year when Eastern Randolph made it to Every sports team needs cheerleaders and Dana Tilley, and every member of the Greens­ the state semifinals. the Sixth District of North Carolina is home to boro Day School squad. Contributing to the This year, the Wildcats made it all the way one of the state's best. The Southwestern number one ranking were Christian Anton, to the top thanks to the contributions of Coach Randolph High School cheerleaders won the Lindsey Marshall, Sara Pickens, Katie Carson, Maness, his assistants Neill Kivett, Harold North Carolina 2-A cheerleading title in Feb­ Mary Katherine Davis, Gabi Lieb, Brooke Mar­ Kivett, Danny Martin, and Cecil Mack, statisti­ ruary. This was the seventh time the Cougar shall, Kelli Robinson, Annie Shulman, Landy cians Brandie Craven and Mary Beth Butt,, cheerleaders have won the state champion­ Douglas, Lauren Groat, Kathleen Martin, and every member of the talented Wildcat ship but it was the first for new Head Coach Christie McGroarty, Emily Norman, Suzanne squad. Congratulations go to Darren Beasley, Jamie Hogan. Hogan followed in the footsteps Cole, Jenee Kwaitkowski, Jenny Gilrain, Anthony Birchette, E.J. Brower, Matt Brown, of longtime Southwestern Randolph cheer­ Kirsten Paul, and Kendra Kasik. Mickey Burgess, Andrew Conner, Morgan leader Head Coach LuEllen Morgan who was Everyone contributed to the perfect season Frazier, Rod Goldston, Michael Johnston, Jon­ Hogan's assistant this year. and the national recognition. After winning an­ athan Kirkman, James Lowe, Zack Moffitt, Congratulations to Coaches Hogan and other state title, Athletic Director Freddy John­ David oats, Greg Rich , Thomas Seawell, Na­ Morgan, and every member of the squad, in­ son told the Greensboro News & Record that than Sheppard, Darrin Stewart, and Brian cluding Darian Walker, Alicia Miller, Sara he had t-shirts printed with their number two Wright. Knapp , Katie Copple, Melissa Foster, Jamie national ranking. When the Greensboro Day The other Sixth District high school to win a Parrish, Kelly Bryant, Ashley Davis, Marie School girls soccer team made it all the way state baseball title was Northwest Guilford. Nance, Danielle Tedder, Jessica Mullis, Casey to number one in the Nation, the athletic direc­ Not only did the Vikings capture the state 4- Swart, and Jenny McGaha. tor told the newspaper "I've got to get them A baseball championship on May 31 , but the Finally, the Sixth District was the home this new shirts." That way everyone will know that win culminated the 32-year career of an out­ year to an individual athlete who won a state the Bengals are number one in North Carolina standing baseball man, Northwest Guilford championship. Andrew Slack, a junior at and the U.S.A. Head Coach Sandy Gann. Coach Gann's final Ragsdale High School won the state 3-A In fact, our district is the home of two state victory gave him a career record of 422-248 wrestling title in February. Competing among soccer champions this year. On May 30, the and the first state championship of his remark­ 16 wrestlers in the 130-pound class, Slack High Point Central High School girls soccer able baseball tenure. captured the 3-A title in Charlotte. squad captured the North Carolina 1-A/2-A Northwest Guilford defeated Raleigh Athens Andrew told the Jamestown News, "I pre­ championship with a 4-0 win over Eastern Drive 7-5 in the championship game to cap­ pare myself to win by working hard every day Alamance High School. The Bison were led by ture the 4-A crown. The win was remarkable and trying to improve myself every day." Slack MVP Lee Culp who had two goals and an as­ for several reasons. First, Raleigh Athens accomplished that goal by winning the state sist. The opposing team's coach, Kevin Drive was ranked 23rd in the Nation going into 3-A wrestling championship. Farrell, told the High Point Enterprise, "She's the tournament. Second, the Vikings' starting In fact, that is what epitomizes these tal­ (Culp) a great player. She's able to run and pitcher had thrown only two innings all year ented students from all seven schools. All of runin this heat, and I think that was a big dif­ while the Jaguars' starter was ranked by them worked hard to prepare themselves to ference." Baseball America as one of the Nation's top win. On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth Dis­ Culp told the newspaper that the win was a 10 juniors. Finally, not many thought North­ trict of North Carolina, we offer our congratula­ team effort. "I was surprised , but I don't think west Guilford would even make it to the tions to outstanding student athletes at I deserve it (the MVP award) because we postseason when the team began the season Greensboro Day, High Point Central, Eastern have 18 great players on this team." Everyone with a 6-9 mark. The Vikings regrouped, how­ Randolph, Northwest Guilford, Western would agree with that statement. Joining Culp ever, to finish 18-9 and win the state title. Alamance, Southwestern Randolph and on the championship squad were Sarah Lu­ Again, congratulations to Head Coach Ragsdale. ther, Caithlin Williams, Price Keever, Mandi Sandy Gann, his assistants Donnie Redmon , Tinsley, Leslie Olsen, Katie Copeland, Jenny Sonny Gann and John Hughes, scorekeeper Thomas, Jenni Tinsley, Lindsay Walker, Erica Alan Brown, and every member of the North­ TRIBUTE TO DEACON ELMO Bell , Lindsay Holbrook, Mary Orr, Jessica Har­ west Guilford squad. Contributing to the state COOPER rison , Tina Tinsley, Graham Magill, Andrea title run were Andrew Angel, Brad Comer, Brown, and Lindsey Husted. Matt Crayton, Jeff Fisher, Eric Freeman, John HON. CHARLF.S B. RANGEL Congratulations also are in order for Head Gann, Justin Hall, Jamie Hemingway, Eric OF NEW YORK Coach David Upchurch, his assistant Pete League, Josh McCall, Phillip Nicolette, Justin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chumbley, and managers Scott Salter, Robert Smith, Jason Walker, Jeremy Walker, and White and Kim Liptrap. MVP Culp told the Henry Williams. Wednesday, June 3, 1998 newspaper, "Right after the game, we just Our district is also home to a tennis cham­ Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct turned around and said, 'We're going to be pion this year. Western Alamance High School honor and pleasure to congratulate Deacon back here next year.' " That may or may not defeated Statesville 7-2 in May to win the Elmo Cooper for 60 years of service to happen, but one thing is for sure, we need to North Carolina boys 2-A tennis title. The Canaan Baptist Church of Christ which is lo­ congratulate the High Point Central girls soc­ championship win culminated a 20-1 record cated in my Congressional District. cer team for winning this year's 1- A/2-A for the season with the only loss coming to 4- Born in Lake City, Florida, Deacon Cooper championship. A champion Raleigh Broughton High School. joined Canaan Baptist Church in 1936 and Now that we are in the middle of the base­ Head Coach Barry Sumner has compiled an since that time, has served the church and the ball season, we are pleased to announce that impressive 68-4 record in only three seasons . community in numerous ways. two high schools in the Sixth District have at Western. Coach Sumner told the Alamance Upon first joining the church, he was ap­ captured state championships. Eastern Ran- News that the win reflected a season of hard pointed as the Assistant Superintendent of the June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10937 Sunday School, a position he held for 16 con­ who has used its relationship with its affiliate the San Fernando Valley Bar Association in secutive years. He was ordained a Deacon in and de facto subsidiary INA Himawari Life In­ 1991 and 1992, and currently acts as the Vice 1938 and appointed Chairman of the Official surance Co. , Ltd. to prematurely ramp up its Chair of Executive Committee of the Fee Attri­ Board in 1957. Though he retired this year presence in the third sector. bution Panel of the Los Angeles County Bar from his position on the Board after forty con­ The seriousness of this breach cannot be Association. He was also a trustee and direc­ secutive years of service, he continues to overstated. If Yasuda is allowed to continue tor of the San Fernando Valley Community serve as a Deacon at Canaan, with the honor, expanding its presence in the third sector prior Legal Foundation and the San Fernando Val­ dignity, and grace he is known to possess. to the substantial deregulation of the life and ley Bar Association Settlement Services, Inc., Other affiliations at Canaan include Chair­ non-life sectors, the Agreement will be left respectively. man of the Board of Directors of the Canaan without its primary incentive for compliance by Along with Gary's dedication to his judicial Housing Development Corporation, member of Japanese firms (i.e., the promise of access to responsibilities, he has found the time to play the Canaan Baptist Development Corporation, the third sector). a community leadership role in the San Fer­ and Second Vice President of Canaan's Fed­ Yasuda's current activities also pose a seri­ nando Valley. Since 1992, Gary has been a eral Credit Union. ous challenge to U.S. trade policy. The Japa­ member of the California Manufactured Hous­ Deacon Cooper is an active member of the nese insurance industry knows that obtaining ing Institute, and acted as a Vice-Chair from Louis H. Pink Senior Service Center in Brook­ this agreement required intense efforts by sen­ 1995-1997. Gary has also held important po­ lyn where he instructs a Spiritual Enlighten­ ior U.S. Government officials, including the sitions at the Neighborhood Planning Advisory ment class. He is a frequently sought after President of the United States. If the United Council for Woodland Hills/West Hills, Keynote Speaker for various worship services States is unable to take vigorous actions TreePeople of Los Angeles, United Chambers and religious functions, and is a member of against Japan's clear violation of the U.S.­ of Commerce of San Fernando Valley and the the New York State Deacons' Convention. Japan Insurance Agreement, it will send a Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce. He Deacon Cooper is married to the former lasting and damaging message to Japan and has been a member of Temple Eliyah since Rose Newton and in October of this year, they Japanese industry, as well as to those coun­ 1983 and was recently acknowledged for his will celebrate 65 years of marriage. His lovely tries that would negotiate with us in the future. work as a judge with the Los Angeles Times wife also gives of her time and spiritual talents Despite its failure to comply with the Agree­ Community Partnership Award. as she is a Deaconess at Canaan Baptist ment's critical third sector provisions, Japan Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, Church. The Coopers have five children: appears ready to start the two and one-half please join me in paying tribute to Gary L. Joyce Goodridge, Alvin Cooper, Carl Cooper, year countdown to opening the third sector to Barr. He has .shown an unwavering commit­ Carol Cooper, and Myra Kiffin. large Japanese companies on July 1 of this ment to the community and deserves our rec­ Deacon Elmo Cooper is one of our commu­ year. Absent measures to correct the viola­ ognition and praise. nity's most beloved and respected leaders. His tions, this action would breach both the letter years of service and dedication have earned and the spirit of the U.S.-Japan Insurance him the esteemed honor of Chair Emeritus. Agreement. This situation requires swift action HONORING FATHER MARTIN Mr. Speaker, I would ask that my colleagues by the Administration. The U.S. insurance in­ CARTER on both sides of the aisle join me in honoring dustry's continued viability in the Japanese Deacon Elmo Cooper for his many years of market depends on the full and effective en­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS unselfish devotion to Canaan Baptist Church forcement of this agreement. OF NEW YORK of Christ, and to the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO GARY L. BARR Wednesday, June 3, 1998 STATEMENT CONCE RNING E N- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to FORCEMENT OF THE U.S .-JAPAN HON. BRAD SHERMAN honor Father Martin Carter who has dedicated INSURANCE AGREEMENT OF CALIFORNIA his life to the ministry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Father Martin Carter is a native of High HON. JIM McDERMO'IT Point, North Carolina and a priest of the Soci­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 OF WASHINGTON ety of the Atonement. He holds a doctorate of IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT IVES Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ministry from McCormick Seminary, Chicago, pay tribute to Gary L. Barr, for his leadership Illinois. His seminary studies were completed Wednesday, June 3, 1998 and efforts to improve the quality of life in our at Pope John XXlll National Seminary, Wes­ Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to community. Gary is a determined, hard work­ ton, Massachusetts, where he earned a mas­ bring to the attention of this body and the ing individual who has dedicated his time to ter of divinity with a bachelor of arts degree American people a matter of serious concern the law and judicial communities, and other or­ from Chicago State University, with a con­ regarding current violations of the U.S.-Japan ganizations in the San Fernando Valley. centration in psychology and counseling. Insurance Agreement. Against a backdrop of a After graduating from Southwestern Univer­ Father Martin has ministered in several rapidly expanding trade deficit, continuing sity School of Law in May 1997, Gary worked countries in Africa, Europe, and the Carib­ Asian financial crisis, and growing skepticism as a Deputy City Attorney in the Office of the bean. He presently serves as Director of the regarding international trade agreements and City Attorney in Los Angeles. After two years Office of Black Ministry in the Brooklyn Dio­ institutions such as the IMF, it is crucial for the of work, including an intensive training pro­ cese. His work has been published in the New Administration to ensure that major U.S. trad­ gram, trials, motions and daily court appear­ Catholic Encyclopedia, The Jurist, Journal of ing partners live up to their obligations under ances, he moved on to act as the Supervisor, the Society of the Atonement Ecumenical existing trade agreements with the United Central Trials Section, Criminal Branch, and Trends and various magazines and news­ States. Nevertheless, clear violations of the then onto the General Counsel Section, Civil papers. He has also coauthored a book that U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement are now tak­ Branch at the Office of the City Attorney. In describes the African custom of Kujenga, a ing place virtually unchallenged. 1982, Gary decided to move into the private growth and leadership rite. The book, entitled The U.S.-Japan Insurance Agreement is de­ law sector, joining Alpert, Barr & Gross, where Kujenga: Black Catholic Youth Leadership signed to promote liberalization of the Japa­ he is still a practicing member of the firm . Conference, now serves as an educational nese insurance market by preserving the third With his vast law and judicial experience, tool for many black children and their parents. sector, where U.S. companies have tradition­ Gary was appointed as a Family Law Mediator Father Martin uses his education to reach ally had success, until the primary first and and judicial referee at the Los Angeles Supe­ out to communities everywhere. Through his second sectors have been liberalized by the rior Court. Currently, he spends time as a tem­ faithful service, he has worked with the Faith Japanese Government. This basic bargain, porary judge in the Los Angeles Municipal and Order Commission of the World Council struck by the governments of Japan and the Court's Small Claims Division and at the Los of Churches. At this meeting, he represented United States in 1994 and strengthened in Angeles Superior Court. African American Catholics and submitted a 1996, has been put at serious risk by the ac­ In addition to his career as a respected law report entitled "The Unity of the Church and tivities of Yasuda Fire and Marine Co., Ltd. practitioner, he has been elected president of the Renewal of Human Community." 10938 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998

Fath~r Martin's extraordinary contributions tion, creating the flexibility for the purchase of I once heard Lady Margaret Thatcher speak to the community have merited him numerous either publicly owned or privately owned land. in Colorado about property rights as a "moral awards and honors. North Carolina State Uni­ Unfortunately, although non-controversial, lan­ quality," providing the individual substantial le­ versity bestowed him with a community serv­ guage to strike the reference to the Jefferson verage against the tyranny of excessive gov­ ice award and Shaw University awarded him National Forest from the project description ernment. She expressed her belief that Amer­ with a Salute to Greatness Award for his min­ was not included in H.R. 3978. I rise today to ican liberty has passed the test of time pre­ istry as director of the Office for Black Min­ state for the record the project's original intent. cisely because of our traditions of private istry, Evangelization, and Episcopal Vicar for property ownership. It's what makes America African American Catholics. great. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Fa­ LIBERTY ENTAILS HARD WORK The protection of private property in the ther Martin Carter for his valuable contribu­ Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, has tions to the community. HON. BOB SCHAFFER become a battleground in the War on the OF COLORADO West. Protecting private property rights is not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an issue for just farmers and ranchers. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Most of us were taught as children simple Wednesday, June 3, 1998 lessons like, "don't take things that are not HON. JULIAN C. DIXON Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. yours." However, Washington, D.C. is replete OF CALIFORNIA Speaker, most westerners, of course, know with bureaucrats who believe many public ob­ the difference between freedom and liberty. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jectives should be achieved even at the exclu­ Excessive freedom is license. There is no sive expense of private individuals. For exam­ Wednesday, June 3, 1998 such thing as too much liberty. ple, the expense associated with saving an Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, on May 22, I was Our founders understood these terms and endangered species falls squarely on the unavoidably detained during rollcall vote num­ used them frequently, but not interchangeably. shoulders of the poor individual who owns the ber 192. Had I been present, I would have Freedom is a statement of sovereignty about land upon which the species is found, or might voted "aye." individuals or political jurisdictions, and it re­ one day take up residence. Rather than pur­ lates to independence. Liberty, however, is of chase desirable parcels at fair market prices, a social quality, saying more about how we the government effectively "takes" them TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE live among others. through prescriptive rule. DANIEL BOONE HERITAGE TRAIL Recently, on the floor of the U.S. House of President Thomas Jefferson concluded that PROJECT DESCRIPTION Representatives, I delivered a speech on the there are only two prevailing forces at work in topic of school choice. I quoted British poet any political system each advocating its way HON. RICK BOUCHER John Milton who wrote of liberty in his 1671 to organize societal affairs. One acts coer­ OF VIRGINIA poem, Samson Agonistes: cively, through government mandates. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But what more oft in nations grown corrupt other responds voluntarily, through the private And by their vices brought to servitude Wednesday, June 3, 1998 interaction of individuals, clubs, churches, as­ Than to love bondage more than liberty, sociations, businesses. The latter is the basis Mr. BOUCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bondage with ease than strenuous liberty. for a civil and just society. clarify, for the record , a technical correction Real liberty never comes at anyone else's It is obvious that we need a certain amount within H.R. 3978. I am the primary sponsor of expense, is retained only through great effort of government to protect life, liberty, and prop­ the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail project that and fortitude, and once given away is not eas­ erty from various threats, foreign and domes­ was included in the recer:itly passed transpor­ ily retrieved. That is what revolutions are all tic. At the same time, it is equally obvious that tation reauthorization measure H.R. 2400, and about. the chief goal of Congress should be to mini­ is listed as project number 7 46 in the Con­ As a Member of Congress, I reflect daily on mize, thereby honoring our liberties, the role of ference Report on H.R. 2400, the Transpor­ these great themes. The intricacies of govern­ government in our lives. tation Equity Act for the 21st Century Act. ment, absent discipline, can distract from the To this end, I have long admired the work The Daniel Boone Heritage Trail is of tre­ big philosophical precepts that separate Amer­ of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association in its mendous historical importance to our Nation. icans from the rest of the world. efforts to preserve our western heritage of Early in our Nation's history, the trail served I view my role in Congress as a peaceful self-sufficiency, rugged individualism, and as the major artery of passage for settlers revolutionary fighting incrementally to return abundant liberty. crossing the Appalachian Mountains on their the power that our Constitution, under the Throughout my nine years in the Colorado way westward. Over the last two hundred Tenth Amendment, observes belongs to the State Senate, and during my first term in Con­ years, the covered wagon has been replaced states or to the people. I tend toward classical gress, our partnership has allowed us to by more modern forms of transportation and liberalism, which is an attitude placing a pre­ achieve meaningful progress. And through my portions of the original trail eventually fell into mium on the liberty of individuals and commu­ service on the House Agriculture Committee, disuse and were reclaimed by nature. How­ nities to control their own lives. and the House Resources Committee, I'm ever, a determined group of local citizens in Since this philosophy harks back to the Fed­ proud to say we have done much to preserve Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and eralist Papers, in America I am considered a our western way of life. Eastern Tennessee have joined together re­ modern conservative. The Republican Party cently to locate and restore the trail. I have best represents me, and I'm drawn to the been supportive of these efforts and included words of the first Republican president Abra­ IN RECOGNITION OF JIMMY within the transportation reauthorization meas­ ham Lincoln: WAYNE EASTERLING ure funding to help purchase a parcel of land "You cannot strengthen the weak by weak­ containing a segment of the trail. ening the strong. You cannot help the wage­ HON. BOB RILEY In the original BESTEA measure, and in the earner by pulling down the wage-payer. You OF ALABAMA subsequent conference report passed by the cannot help the poor by destroying the rich . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House on May 22, 1998, the project descrip­ You cannot help men permanently by doing tion for the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail de­ for them what they could and should do for Wednesday, June 3, 1998 scribes the land to be acquired as being within themselves." Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ the Jefferson National Forest. However, the The right to liberty, life, and property are ognize Jimmy Wayne Easterling, who has acquiring group may desire to purchase pri­ considered "natural rights," given by God, not been named the Alabama Small Business vately owned land instead. granted by government. These rights we en­ Person of the Year for 1998 by the U.S. Small It was my intent that the technical correc­ joyed prior to government which was only cre­ Business Administration. He is among 53 top tions measure, H.R. 3978, strike the reference ated to secure and protect them. The Con­ small business persons-one from each state, to the Jefferson National Forest within the stitution accordingly, is a code of limited gov­ the District of Columbia, Puerto RicoNirgin Is­ Daniel Boone Heritage Trail project descrip- ernment. lands and Guam-who are being honored by June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10939 the U.S. Small Business Administration in mored vehicle transmissions at Detroit Diesel tional work of an exceptional person, my Washington, D.C ., from May 31 to June 6. Allison of Indianapolis, Indiana. His career former colleague and close friend Lee Born in Chilton County in 1941, Jimmy also included fourteen years in the Big Safari Halterman, on the occasion of the celebration Easterling started Wayne Industries, Inc. in his special reconnaissance program at General of his retirement from Capitol Hill. Dynamics in Forth Worth, Texas; E-Systems garage with $500. Since then, he has turned H. Lee Halterman worked for my prede­ his company into one of the largest employers in Greenville, Texas; and .Lockheed Aircraft Services in Ontario,· California. Jerry was re­ cessor, the Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, for in the county. 27 years. During that time, Lee served Ron Wayne Industries manufactures portable, sponsible for creating and flight testing a num­ and the constituents of the then 7th, then 8th, modular and corporate signs for such compa­ ber of specially configured aircraft, including now 9th Congressional District of California in nies as Whirlpool, DuPont, General Motors, the Combat Sent, Combat Talon, Cobra Ball, a wide variety of capacities. Lee began as a Suzuki and Chester's Chicken. The company Rivet Joint and many others. During 1968, he teenage volunteer, too young to vote, but not also manufacturers custom signs for mom-pop completed 112 missions over North Vietnam in so young that he couldn't run a successful businesses across the nation. Wayne Indus­ an F-105 Wild Weasel. campaign in the Berkeley area of the District. tries' customer base has spread from the For his outstanding service to our nation, While attending the University of California at Southeast to include the entire United States, Jerry received the Legion of Merit, the Distin­ Berkeley, Lee was the Berkeley District Office Canada, England, Germany and Mexico. guished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Mr. Speaker, Jimmy Easterling's success Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal Director and after graduation was able to work story is a classic example of the American with 13 oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force full time during the day while attending Bolt dream. Here is an individual, who had an idea Commendation Medal. Hall School of Law in the evenings. Today, Jerry is manager of financial pro­ and turned it into a reality. In 1978, Lee took a leave of absence to ac­ grams for the California Manufacturing Tech­ While Jimmy has been a major contributor cept the prestigious position of legal officer at nology Center and serves as a Ventura Coun­ to the economic prosperity of Chilton County, the International Commission of Jurists in Ge­ ty Airport Commissioner. He and his wife, his service to his friends and community did Mary, and daughter, Stephanie, have been neva, Switzerland. Lee returned to the United not stop there. After graduating from Chilton residents of Thousand Oaks since 1984. Since States to work in the Dellums Berkeley office, County High School , Jimmy enlisted in the his retirement from the Air Force, Jerry has and then the Oakland office as District Coun­ Alabama National Guard. Though he began devoted thousands of hours to a multitude of sel and co-District Director. his military career as a private, Jimmy retired charitable organizations. He currently is chair­ In 1993, when Mr. Dellums became chair­ thirty-five years later as a full colonel. During man and president of the Thousand Oaks man of the House Armed Services Committee, his tenure in the military, he was part of the Youth Leadership Conference, the Westlake Lee commuted regularly between the Con­ elite Special Forces Green Berets, and re­ Village Cultural Foundation, and the Stage­ gressional District and Washington to serve ceived numerous awards and decorations for coach Inn Museum Foundation, which he cre­ both as the Counsel to the House Armed outstanding service and duty. ated. Services Committee and as General Counsel Throughout it all, Mr. Speaker, Jimmy has He also has been active in the leadership of to Representative Dellums. At the same time, remained a devoted husband and father. His the Community Leaders Club, the Conejo Lee directed the policy staff which developed commitment to his family, Wayne Industries Symphony, the Conejo Valley Historical Soci­ the Committee's agenda and advised the and his surrounding community is an example ety, the Conejo Valley Genealogical Society, Chairman on military and foreign diplomatic to all of us. I would ask that my fellow col­ the Conejo Futures Foundation and several issues of the day. leagues join me today in recognizing this man, fraternal organizations. For the past 15 years, and congratulating him on this award, which Jerry has been responsible for the majority of The list of positions held by Lee tells only he so justly deserves. the patriotic ceremonies held in the Conejo part of the story. His work is well known Valley. He is the past commander of Conejo among local and national progressive political Valley Chapter of the Military Order of the activists, academics, and policymakers. The SALUTE TO COL. JERRY E. World Wars and has served as master of 1983 book, Defense Sense: The Search for a KNOTTS, USAF (RET.) ceremonies for the organization's Red, White Rational Military Policy, which was written by and Blue Ball for 11 years. Ron Dellums with Lee Halterman and the late HON. ELTON GALLEGLY For his remarkable public service, Jerry has Max Miller, serves even today as a primer for OF CALIFORNIA received numerous awards. In 1996 he was those who seek a constructive alternative ap­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honored by the Conjeo Valley Historical Soci­ proach to the formation of the nation's foreign ety. That same year, Jerry and his wife, Mary, and military policies. Lee has demonstrated Wednesday, June 3, 1998 both received the William E. Hamm Award the ability to use his keen native intelligence, Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, each year the from the California Lutheran University Com­ considerable political acumen, insight, wit and Conejo Valley, California, Chapter of the Mili­ munity Leaders Club. Jerry also has been humor, to bring together the most disparate tary Order of the World Wars presents its Red, honored for his community service by having parties and work out solutions to the most in­ White and Blue Ball to perpetuate the spirit of a seat designated in his name in the Thou­ tractable problems. patriotism. At the Ball, each year an individual sand Oaks Civic Center Forum Theater. He is honored who has demonstrated exceptional previously received the Outstanding Service As a result, Lee is accepted and respected patriotism and who has made significant con­ Award and the Silver Patrick Henry Medal by progressives and conservatives, civilians tributions to the community. This year, on from the Military Order of the World Wars. and General-grade officers, public and private June 6, 1998, an outstanding individual, Colo­ Mr. Speaker, my friend Colonel Jerry Knotts officials alike. His counsel and assistance on nel Jerry E. Knotts, USAF (Retired) will be exemplifies the best spirit of patriotism and complex problems is not only welcomed but presented with a special Patrick Henry Medal­ service to our Nation and his community. I ask sought. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, he lion as the "Patriotic Citizen of the Year." my colleagues to join me in congratulating him was generous with his talents, not only with I am pleased to call Colonel Knotts a friend. on being named the Patriotic Citizen of the the House Armed Services Committee and Jerry retired from the Air Force with 24 years Year and for being selected to receive the Representative Dellums' office, but with the of service. His last assignment was as com­ Patrick Henry Medallion. House Leadership and other Committees as mander of the Washington Area Contracting well. Center at Andrews Air Force Base. He was re­ T RIBUT E TO H. LEE HALTERMAN Lee Halterman has been a trusted advisor, sponsible for Air Force procurement through­ skillful manager, and extraordinary writer, a out the Nation's Capital , and a region from the HON. BARBARA LEE political observer, a legislative strategist, and Azores to Saint Louis. His responsibilities in­ many other things, but perhaps most of all Lee OF CALIFORNIA cluded the White House and the Presidential has been a true and gentle friend to so' many VIP aircraft fleet. IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES of those he has worked with , and who have As part of the Defense Logistics Agency, Wednesday, June 3, 1998 come to know him over all of these years. I Jerry previously oversaw production of aircraft Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring know I speak for all of them when I wish him gas turbine engines, diesel engines, and ar- to the attention of my colleagues the excep- well in all of his future endeavors. 10940 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 3, 1998 CONGRATULATING BOB WALLACH JOHN HANLEY HONORED FOR section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD AND MICHELLE MINI ON THEIR DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE on Monday and Wednesday of each MARRIAGE week. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Meetings scheduled for Thursday, OF CALIFORNIA June 4, 1998, may be found in the Daily Digest of today's RECORD. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Wednesday, June 3, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to MEETINGS SCHEDULED recognize the dedication and accomplishments Wednesday, June 3, 1998 of Mr. John Hanley who represents the very JUNE5 9:30 a.m. Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak­ best in public service and to thank him for his years of service to our joint constituency in the Select on Intelligence er, I rise today to congratulate my friend Bob To hold closed hearings on intelligence 13th Congressional District as he leaves to Wallach on his marriage to Michelle Mini on matters. June 7, 1998. I am honored to call Bob my continue his career across the Bay. SH-219 good friend, as he is a remarkable individual. A graduate from Fordham University in New Joint Economic Not only is Bob the Chairman and Chief Exec­ York, Mr. Hanley began his career with the To hold hearings to examine the employ­ utive Officer of the Robert Plan Corporation, Social Security Administration as a Claims ment-unemployment situation for one of the most successful insurance compa­ Representative in New York in 1971. Since May. 1334 Longworth Building nies on Long Island, he is also a leader in our then, he has held increasingly responsible po­ community-a true fighter for all people. sitions, including Operations Supervisor, Staff Specialist in the Regional Office, Area Admin­ JUNE8 Bob's achievements throughout the history istrative Assistant, Assistant District Manager, 1:00 p.m. Special on Aging of the Robert Plan Corporation are incredible. and District Manager in two Bay Area dis­ The Corporation is a leading servicer and un­ To hold hearings to examine the inter­ tricts-meanwhile finding time in the evenings national trend of increased life expect­ derwriter of private passenger and commercial to complete his MPA at California State Uni­ auto insurance, specializing in urban markets. ancy. versity Hayward. SD--628 At a time when traditional insurers stayed Mr. Hanley has been SSA District Manager away from the urban areas because they were for the Hayward, CA District for seven years JUNE9 deemed unprofitable, the Robert Plan Corp. where he displays an exceptional ability to bal­ 10:30 a.m. went into these areas to provide people the ance operational and administrative respon­ Foreign Relations opportunity to buy insurance. And in doing so, sibilities. He consistently demonstrates a per­ To hold hearings on the Convention on their aggressive street smart philosophy actu­ sonal involvement in all aspects of operations, Combating Bribery of Foreign Public ally stabilized insurance rates for its cus­ and can be depended upon to be well in­ Officials in International Business tomers. And today, the company is the ac­ Transactions (Treaty Doc. 105-43). formed on technical changes as well as on SD-419 knowledged leader in fighting automobile in­ new policies and procedure that impact oper­ surance fraud. 2:00 p.m. ations and service delivery. Due to his strong Foreign Relations The Robert Plan Corp. regularly receives analytical skills, his suggestions for changes East Asian and Pacific Affairs Sub­ accolades from the media, the insurance in­ and improvements benefit not only his District committee dustry, law enforcement officials and its cli­ but the entire region . To hold hearings to examine congres­ ents. In 1993 Bob was honored with the Entre­ Under Mr. Hanley's exceptionally effective sional views of the U.S.-China relation­ preneur of the Year award in a competition leadership, his District is a model for timeli­ ship. SD-419 sponsored by Inc. Magazine and Ernst and ness, accuracy and courteous service. John's 2:30 p.m. Young, and in 1996 the company was named blend of consistently efficient service without Appropriations Employer of the Year by Adults and Children sacrificing compassion has earned him the re­ Foreign Operations Subcommittee with Learning and Developmental Disabilities. spect of peers and community alike and has To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ During his "free" time, Bob commits a great made my job easier! My office has observed timates for fiscal year 1999 for the his office as a hallmark of public service and Agency for International Development. deal of his energies to numerous service orga­ SD-192 nizations to improve the lives of our youth. As has enjoyed many years of close cooperation and responsiveness. Chairman of the Children's Health Fund/Insur­ JUNE 10 ance and Banking Industry National Child I join many in our community in thanking John for his strong leadership within the Ad­ 9:00 a .m. Health Partnership, Bob's goal is to vastly im­ Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry prove access to comprehensive primary health ministration and for having a caring heart for To hold hearings to examine livestock care for medically .underserved children. He is the claimants. issues, including demand, overseas de­ a major contributor and Chairman of the Big SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS velopment, pricing, and industry struc­ turing. Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, as well as a Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, member of the President's Council of the Gay SR-332 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, 9:30 a.m. Men's Health Crisis. Bob is a founding sup­ 1977 , calls for establishment of a sys­ Indian Affairs porter of The Harlem Little League, serves on tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold oversight hearings on Bureau of the Board of the Diabetes Institutes Founda­ meetings and hearings of Senate com­ Indian Affairs school construction. tion and actively supports the Boys Club of mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ SD- 106 New York, the Newark YMWCA and numer­ 10:00 a .m. tees, and committees of conference. Appropriations ous sports teams throughout the metropolitan This title requires all such committees area. District of Columbia Subcommittee to notify the Office of the Senate Daily To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Bob Wallach embodies the highest ideals of Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ timates for fiscal year 1999 for the Gov­ citizenship. For over thirty years, Bob has mittee-of the time, place, and purpose ernment of the District of Columbia been both an advocate and speaker for ALL of the meetings, when scheduled, and and to examine their financial plan. Americans. His innovativeness in the urban in­ any cancellations or changes in the SD-192 surance business, as well as his commitment meetings as they occur. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Financial Services and Technology Sub­ to serving others, is greatly valued by all those As an additional procedure along committee who know him, work with him and love him . with the computerization of this infor­ To hold hearings to examine whether fi­ With great admiration for them both , I con­ mation, the Office of the Senate Daily nancial institutions are properly pre­ gratulate Bob and Michelle on their marriage Digest will prepare this information for paring for the Year 2000 conversion. and I wish them many years of happiness. printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD- 538 June 3, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10941 Joint Economic 10:30 a.m. pewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky boy's To hold hearings to examine the Federal Appropriations Reservation Indian Reserved Water Reserve's monetary policy and eco­ Foreign Operations Subcommittee Rights Settlement Act of 1998" . nomic outlook. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SR-485 SH- 216 timates for fiscal year 1999 for the De­ partment of State. JUNE 25 JUNE 11 SD- 192 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Labor and Human Resources Labor and Human Resources JUNE 17 To hold hearings to examine health in­ Employment and Training Subcommittee 2:00 p.m. surance coverage for older workers. To hold hearings to examine child labor Energy and Natural Resources SD-430 issues. Forests and Public Land Management Sub­ SD-430 committee JULY 21 10:00 a.m. To resume hearings on S. 1253, to provide 10:00 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources to the Federal land management agen­ Judiciary Energy Research and Development, Pro­ cies the authority and capability to To hold oversight hearings to examine duction and Regulation Subcommittee manage effectively the federal lands in the Department of Justice's implemen­ To hold oversight hearings on the federal accordance with the principles of mul­ tation of the Violence Against Women oil valuation regulations of the Min­ tiple use and sustained yield. Act. erals Management Service. SD- 366 SD-226 SD-366 2:00 p.m. JUNE 18 OCTOBER6 Energy and Natural Resources 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. To hold oversight hearings to examine Labor and Human Resources Veterans' Affairs the Recreational Fee Demonstration To hold joint hearings with the House To hold joint hearings with the House program. Commerce Committee to examine Committee on Veterans Affairs on the SD-366 organ donation allocation. legislative recommendations of the 2123 Rayburn Building American Legion. JUNE 12 2:00 p.m. 345 Cannon Building United States Senate Caucus on Inter­ 9:30 a.m. national Narcotics Control Special on SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE To hold hearings to examine United CANCELLATIONS YEAR 2000 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM States efforts to combat drugs, focus­ To hold hearings to examine how the ing on international demand reduction JUNE 11 Year 2000 computer conversion will af­ programs. 2:00 p.m. fect utilities and the national power SD-628 Energy and Natural Resources grid. Forests and Public Land Management Sub­ SD- 192 JUNE 24 committee 9:30 a.m. To resume hearings on S. 1253, to provide JUNE 16 Indian Affairs to the Federal land management agen­ 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on S. 1771, to amend the cies the authority and capability to Judiciary Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Set­ manage effectively the federal lands in To hold hearings to examine mergers and tlement Act to provide for a final set­ accordance with the principles of mul­ corporate consolidation. tlement of the claims of the Colorado tiple use and sustained yield. SD-226 Ute Indian Tribes, and S. 1899, " Chip- SD-366