13774 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 10 May 23, 2007 President of the Council of Khalistan. ‘‘This against the Badals, nor will the Gov- HONORING STEPHEN E. MILLARD shameful conduct shows that Badal is under ernment take action against the cult. the complete control of the Indian govern- Parkash Badal’s cozy relationship between ment, rather than working for the . We the Sauda leader and other similar cults is HON. MARK UDALL must free ourselves of corrupt, anti-Sikh now a widely accepted fact. OF COLORADO leaders like Badal and his friends by liber- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The recent softening of the tone by ating Khalistan,’’ he said. ‘‘Remember what Jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti is an indi- Wednesday, May 23, 2007 former Jathedar Professor cation that he does not want to ruffle the Darshan Singh said: ‘If a Sikh is not a Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I feathers of his Akali bosses. The recent call Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’ ’’ rise today to remember the life of Stephen E. A report issued by the Movement Against for a boycott was not what Vedanti wanted— Millard, who passed away on Saturday, May State Repression (MASR) shows that India as evidenced by his silence at the meeting— instead pressure from Jathedar Balwant 19th, 2007, and to offer his family and friends admitted that it held 52,268 political pris- my sympathies as they grieve and reflect on oners under the repressive ‘‘Terrorist and Singh Nandgarh and the Sikh Sangat left Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA) even him no other option. Observers predict ulti- their time spent with him. In his passing, Steve though it expired in 1995. Many have been in mately it would be the Sikh Sangat that will leaves us all with occasion to consider our illegal custody since 1984. There has been no rise up against the onslaught of derawaad own pursuits of integrity and honesty as we list published of those who were acquitted that has been flourishing in Punjab under remember a life distinguished by both. under TADA and those who are still rotting the Akali administration. Photos such as the Steve Millard came to Colorado’s Second in Indian jails. Additionally, according to above should be ample proof for the agi- Congressional District late in life and, at the Amnesty International, there are tens of tating Sikh Sangat which side of the fence the Akalis and their puppet Jathedars are age of 40, began a career in professional jour- thousands of other minorities being held as nalism with the Boulder Daily Camera. In a political prisoners. MASR report quotes the really standing on. Punjab Civil Magistracy as writing ‘‘if we fairly quick manner Steve transitioned to the add up the figures of the last few years the f editorial staff of the paper and then to a well- number of innocent persons killed would run suited perch as the editorial-page editor, which into lakhs [hundreds of thousands.]’’ The In- HONORING COLONEL KATHLEEN M. is perhaps the professional position for which dian government has murdered over 250,000 SPENCER ON HER RETIREMENT he will be best remembered. Steve’s editorial Sikhs since 1984, more than 300,000 Christians FROM THE U.S. AIR FORCE writing was remarkable not only for its deep in Nagaland, over 90,000 Muslims in Kashmir, well of knowledge and insight, but also for its tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims throughout the country, and tens of thou- adherence to logic and restraint. His argu- sands of Tamils, Assamese, Manipuris. and HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE ments were the results of intellectual curiosity others. The Indian Supreme Court called the and clear thinking, not the pursuit of a political OF FLORIDA Indian government’s murders of Sikhs agenda. Steve chose to provoke thought with ’’worse than a genocide.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reason and forceful writing which, in a time of ‘‘The Sikh masses must rise to the occa- increased media and political sensationalism, sion and establish new leadership that works Wednesday, May 23, 2007 is a sobering reminder of the public trust held for the interest of the Panth and abides by Sikh tradition,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. in our journalists and public servants. As his family reminds us in a May 22 eulogy ‘‘Badal and his son have betrayed the Sikh Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and in the Boulder Daily Camera, Steve Millard Rehat Maryada, Sikh principles, and Sikh honor Colonel Kathleen M. Spencer, a soldier lived his life by those same terms, setting an tradition. Their leadership must be rejected who has served her country with honor and for the interests of the Khalsa Panth. The example of integrity, honesty, and intellectual distinction. Colonel Spencer is retiring at the Jathedar of the Akal Takht must censure curiosity for those who had the pleasure of end of this month following 30 years in the him for violating the Sikh Rahat Maryada, knowing him. For members of the Boulder United States military. betraying the Sikh Nation, and defaming the community and readers of the Boulder Daily Sikh religion,’’ he said. ‘‘Incidents like this First commissioned in the U.S. Air Force on test the resolve of the Sikh Nation. The Camera, he reminds us of the importance of Khalsa Panth will never allow the cult babas June 23, 1977, Colonel Kathleen M. Spencer engaging in issues as an informed, thoughtful to dare to compare themselves with our re- received her B.S., cum laude, from the Univer- citizen. As his family and friends mourn their vered Sahib. who sac- sity of Massachusetts. Upon her entry into the loss, I hope my colleagues will join me in rificed his whole family for the Chardi Kala Air Force, she was commissioned a munitions praising Stephen Millard’s example and recog- of the Khalsa Panth,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘Re- officer. nizing his contribution to the public discourse. member Guru Gobind Singh’s words: ‘Sava lath se ek laraon, tabe nam Gobind Singh Colonel Spencer served honorably in 16 dif- f kahaon.’ Also remember Guru’s blessing, ‘In ferent assignments throughout the United CONGRATULATING CASEY LEEK grieb Sikh in ko deon patshahi.’ Only a free States, including a 3-year stint in Germany. Khalistan will put a stop to occurrences like She will complete her military career as the this. We must continue to pray for and work Chief of Munitions at Hickam Air Force Base, HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO for our God-given birthright of freedom,’’ he Honolulu, Hawaii. OF COLORADO said. ‘‘Without political power, religions can- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During her career, Colonel Spencer served not flourish and nations perish. The time is Wednesday, May 23, 2007 now to free Khalistan.’’ as a munitions maintenance officer and super- visor, as a munitions staff officer and an in- Mr. TANCREDO. Madam Speaker, I rise [From the Panthic Weekly, May 17, 2007] structor to Squadron Officer School. She has today to pay tribute to one of my constituents, BADAL AND FAMILY ARE SACHA SAUDA also held multiple commander positions, Ms. Casey Leek. Ms. Leek is a student of an- PREMIS: CULT SPOKESMAN served as a military assistant to the Executive thropology and a recipient of the prestigious Sahib (KP)—At a news con- Secretary in the Pentagon, as a chief of logis- Fulbright Award. This grant is given to prom- ference organized by the Sacha Sauda Cult, tics, and deputy director. ising individuals to aid them in their academic photographic evidence was released indi- and cultural pursuits abroad. cating that as recent as January of 2007, Retiring with numerous decorations for her The Fulbright Program was established by ’s president Parkash years of service, Colonel Spencer is especially Badal, his son Sukhbir Badal, and other Congress in 1946 and is sponsored by the proud of her Meritorious Service Medal with U.S. State Department. This program was de- Akalis met with the dehdahri-cult guru four oak leaf clusters, her Air Force Com- Ram-Rahim and asked for his blessings. signed to help build mutual understanding be- This announcement was made after a large mendation medal with two oak leaf clusters, tween Americans and the global community. Sikh conclave held at Takht Sri Damdama and the Air Force Achievement Medal. Individuals who are awarded this distinction Sahib called upon the Sikh Nation to so- Madam Speaker, it is service members like have demonstrated outstanding academic or cially boycott the entire Sirsa cult, and de- Colonel Spencer who help make our military professional achievement and have proven manded the Punjab and Haryana Govern- ments to take stern action against the cult the finest fighting force in the world. This Con- themselves as leaders in their field. leader. gress congratulates Colonel Spencer on her Madam Speaker, please join me in paying Panthic observers doubt any action would retirement and wishes her the best in her fu- tribute to Ms. Leek and wishing her the best be taken by the Akal Takht Jathedars ture endeavors. in her future endeavors.

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