E1542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 14, 1999 funeral mass were the heads of a number of Eastern and Western Churches. Christianity ficial and unprecedented. The major hindrance national Orthodox Churches, and Cardinal Ed- was brought to by the apostles Jude to industry cooperation in the reduction of ward Cassidy, who represented John and Bartholomew. King Trdat III proclaimed greenhouse gases is the great uncertainty of Paul II. Armenia a Christian country in AD 301, 36 the regulatory environment. There is a skep- Messages of condolence on the passing of years before Emperor Constantine I, the first ticism of scientific knowledge and a feeling have been sent to the religious and Christian ruler of the Roman Empire, was bap- that the high cost of pollution reduction will not national leaders of Armenia from around the tized. During the many years that Armenia be a good investment economically. world. President Clinton stated, ``His Holiness lived under often hostile foreign domination, Additionally, there is no way to predict the was widely respected for his deep scholarship, the Armenian Apostolic Church was the focus future of global climate change or how effec- deep sense of principle and his sincere devo- of the national aspirations and identity for the tive reduction measures taken now will be in tion to the broadcast possible ecumenical dia- Armenian people. To this day, the Armenian the long run. The current regulatory situation logue.'' President Kocharian noted that Church is a major focal point for all Arme- actually does more to discourage action than Karekin I had the fortunate distinction to be nians, those living in Armenia and Nagorno to promote environmentally-conscious activity. one of the few Supreme Patriarchs to serve as Karabagh, and the millions of others in the Ar- The Credit for Voluntary Actions bill ad- of All Armenians in an independent menian Diaspora, including more than one mil- dresses these concerns directly. This is a vol- Armenia. lion Armenian-Americans. untary program that allows a broad spectrum Last week, an Ecclesiastical Council, com- Mr. Speaker, on this occasion, I join with the of U.S. business to participate in ways that posed of the 49 and , Armenian people in mourning the passing of make fiscal sense for them. This bill is not cre- ating a regulatory program or buying into any elected Nerses Pozapalian as Karekin I, a great man who leaves a towering international agreements. It is simply author- Locum Tenens to run the affairs of the legacy. izing companies to reduce greenhouse gases Catholicosate until a new Catholicos is elect- f ed. Archbishop Pozapalian, who is 62 years without fear of punishment later. Many busi- old, was born in Turkey but educated in Arme- HONORING THE WORK OF HARRY nesses have come to us and told us they nia. Although the traditions of the church dic- SWAIM would like to take actions to reduce green- tate that an election should take place after a house gas reductions but are concerned that six-month wait, a change in the rules has HON. BART GORDON they would be penalized in the future if they been proposed to permit an election before did so. Does it make sense to stop these com- OF TENNESSEE panies from doing the right thing for the envi- the year 2000 so that the Armenian Apostolic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church could fully participate in the Jerusalem ronment, and their own bottom lines? I didn't commemorations of the second millennium of Wednesday, July 14, 1999 think so. This bill is good for the environment, and Christ's birth. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to good for business. What once might have Mr. Speaker, Karekin was born in in honor Harry Swaim and his nearly 45 years of been considered an anomaly, you see here as 1932, baptized as Neshan Sarkissian. He was work for the Communications Workers of a new way to look at environmentalism for the educated at Oxford in England, and held top America, which has a nationwide membership 21st centuryÐrepresentatives from utilities church positions in New York, and of more than 600,000. Harry tenure with the and the oil and gas industry partnering with . He was a unique individual in the way he organization will soon come to an end, though. members of environmental groups; Democrats combined a deep reverence for one of the He has decided to retire on Aug. 7. and RepublicansÐall standing unified in an world's oldest religious traditions with a very As a state representative for the union, Har- understanding that we must find a way to ad- modern word view. He fluently spoke Arme- ry's invaluable experience and caring attitude dress the issues of climate change. nian, English, French, and Arabic. He was helped advance the union's many worthy There are those who are concerned that this equally at home in meetings with the leaders causes. His tireless service to the organization bill will pave the way for implementation of the of other religions, and with leaders of foreign reveals his genuine concern about the mem- Kyoto Protocol. This bill is neutral on the issue governments and international institutions like bership. Harry truly exemplifies all that is good of the Kyoto Protocol and does nothing to im- the World Bank. about organized labor. He is certainly a fixture plement that accord. Nor does this bill create In 1991, ArmeniaÐthe first nation to em- within the CWA and will be sorely missed by any other domestic regulatory regime to ad- brace Christianity as its national religion the entire membership. dress the issue of climate change. The pur- achieved its independence from the officially I have known Harry for more than 20 years pose of this bill is to pave the way for vol- atheist . Four years later, Karekin and consider him a close friend. He has given untary actions by companies who are looking was elected as the 131st leader of the Arme- me lots of good advice over the years, and I at major investments today, but who worry nian Church, after the death of , who thank him for that. I congratulate Harry for his about being penalized tomorrow. Through had served for 40 years. At that point, he took admirable and distinguished career and wish these voluntary actions, this bill will result in up residence in the Armenian town of him lots of luck in future endeavors. demonstrable and measurable progress on Echmiadzin, the seat of the Armenian Church. f greenhouse gas emissions and the issues as- Mr. Speaker, I consider myself fortunate to CREDIT FOR VOLUNTARY ACTIONS sociated with global climate change. have had the opportunity to meet Karekin, This bill embraces the principles of: (1) envi- ACT—H.R. 2520 both here in the United States, and also at ronmental progress through market-driven ap- Echmiadzin. He was a man of deep faith and proaches; (2) flexibility allowing the creativity spirituality. But he also addressed very worldly HON. RICK LAZIO and innovation which have created the largest concerns, such as calling for a peaceful solu- OF NEW YORK economy the world has ever seen; (3) non-bu- tion to the Nargorno Karabagh conflict and se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reaucratic methods focusing on results not curing Armenia's place in a free and pros- Wednesday, July 14, 1999 progress; and finally (4) voluntary, not manda- perous world. In what promised to be a major tory, efforts allowing us to work with those that breakthrough in relations between different Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing can and are willing to contribute to the solution branches of Christianity, Pope John Paul II today legislation designed to encourage vol- rather than concentrating on efforts on enforc- had been scheduled to visit Armenia. Unfortu- untary actions by industry to reduce the poten- ing against those who cannot. In short, this bill nately, the serious illness of the Catholicos, as tial environmental problems caused by green- embraces the legislative approaches of the well as the Pope's recent health concerns, house gas emissions. The Credit for Voluntary 21st century to address this emerging environ- caused that visit to be put off. As a Roman Actions Act represents what I believe is a mental issue. Catholic with deep concern for the Armenian ``New Environmentalism''Ða new way to look I would like to elaborate on how these im- people, I hope that a meeting between the at how all of these groups can partner to- portant principles apply to this bill. Central to leaders of these two great churches will even- gether to effect change in the way business this bill is the concept of tradable emission tually take place. affects the environment. credits, a market-based approach proven in Mr. Speaker, the Armenian Apostolic I am proud to say that with the passage of the Acid Rain provisions of the 1990 Clean Air ChurchÐwhich will celebrate its 1,700th anni- this Credit for Voluntary Actions legislation, Act. Tradable credits allow the environmental versary in the year 2001Ðis one of the so- environmental regulation will no longer be a objectives to be met at lower costs. To called Ancient Churches of the East which zero-sum game. This legislation successfully achieve these credits, companies are not con- split away from Byzantine Christianity before combines the interests of both industry and strained by pre-conceived methods of reduc- the Great Schism of 1054, which divided the environment in a way that is mutually bene- ing greenhouse gas emissions. Rather, they CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1543 have the flexibility to develop agreements Section 9—Participation by Manufacturers 1973 Buffalo Creek Flood which resulted in which are tailored to their unique situation. and Adopters of End-Use, Consumer and the deaths of 125 West Virginians and wiped These types of agreements have been suc- Similar Technologies. This section provides out a small town. The lawsuit ended with a cessfully used in energy efficiency initiatives. guidance for manufacturers of products sold to consumers, such as autos, refrigerators, $13.5 million settlement for 625 plaintiffs. Credits are awarded for measured reductions and computers. Use of these products con- Upon learning of his death, U.S. Senator against a company's historic releases. This re- tribute substantially to the overall green ROBERT C. BYRD said that ``he was someone sults-oriented approach which rewards envi- house gas emissions. However, without this on whom I could always rely for straight- ronmental benefits, not regulation savyness, is section, energy efficiency improvements in forward, no-nonsense advice . . .'' This state- similar to the Second Generation approach these areas would not be captured in the vol- ment has been made by the many, many several of my colleagues are exploring for im- untary program. This section provides incen- friends he left behind and who remember him proving environmental performance in general. tive for manufacturers of these products to with reverence and deep respect. Finally, this bill, by focusing on voluntary ac- increase their energy efficiency and other Before becoming a judge, Kenneth Hall tions to meet society's needs, mirrors the suc- emission reductions efforts in the products they produce. served as Mayor of Madison in his home cesses many of our States and localities have Section 10—Carbon Sequestration. This county of Boone, when in 1968 he ran unsuc- had in addressing a wide range of domestic section provides guidance on what carbon se- cessfully for the State Supreme CourtÐbut he issues. questration projects qualify for voluntary persevered and went on to serve as a hearing I am proud to join with my esteemed col- action credits. This guidance is designed to examiner for the Social Security Administration leagues in introducing this innovative legisla- ensure scientifically acceptable methods are before his elevation to the federal bench. tion, and I encourage all of my colleagues in utilized in designing these projects, as well Judge Hall is survived by his wife, Gerry, the House to support our efforts. as requirements for monitoring, reporting and verification. Credits for carbon seques- and his son Keller. Our thoughts and prayers SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF BILL tration are limited to 20% of all credits go out to them, and we keep them and all SECTION 1—TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS available under this act. West Virginians in our hearts as they mourn Section 2—Purpose. To encourage vol- Section 11—Trading and Pooling. This pro- the loss of Judge Hall's incisive humor, his untary actions to mitigate potential envi- vides authority for trading credits and ar- masterful storytelling, and his deep and com- ronmental impacts of greenhouse gas emis- ranging pooling agreements among partici- passionate understanding of the people he sions by ensuring that the emission baselines pants. The pooling authority can provide a loved and served so well. of participating companies receive appro- means for small businesses and others to f priate credit. These credits for voluntary participate. mitigation actions would be usable in any fu- Section 12—Relationship to Future Domes- TRIBUTE TO THE LANERI FAMILY ture domestic greenhouse gas emission pro- tic Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Statute. This gram. provision gives the companies the guaran- AND THE O.B. MACARONI COM- The purpose is to encourage voluntary ac- tees they need that these actions will be ap- PANY tions, not to encourage a future domestic plicable to any future program that could be program. The bill is not tied to Kyoto or any authorized by the Congress. HON. KAY GRANGER specific international greenhouse gas agree- OF TEXAS ment. Credits would be usable in any domes- f tic program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Section 3—Definitions. A number of terms TRIBUTE TO FEDERAL JUDGE Wednesday, July 14, 1999 are defined including a number of terms spe- KENNETH K. HALL OF WEST VIR- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I know the cific to the carbon sequestration portion of GINIA the bill. U.S. House of Representatives will join me in Section 4—Authority for Voluntary Action recognizing a family, company, and corporate Agreements. This section provides the au- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II citizen of Fort Worth who, for the past 100 thority for entering into these agreements to OF WEST VIRGINIA years, have not only been significant contribu- the President and allows delegation to any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federal department or agency. tors to the Fort Worth community and the Section 5—Entitlement to Greenhouse Gas Wednesday, July 14, 1999 state of Texas but have also made the best Reduction Credit for Voluntary Action. Pro- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pasta this side of Italy. The Laneri family and vides authority for credits for: certain pay tribute to, and to celebrate the life of Fed- O.B. Macaroni Company have been a corner- projects under the initiative for Joint Imple- stone of the Fort Worth community; and, as mentation program; prospective domestic eral Judge Kenneth K. Hall of West Virginia. actions (includes a significantly revised se- Kenneth K. Hall, who was born in Boone they celebrate their 100th anniversary this questration); and retrospective past actions. County, West Virginia, died at the age of 81 year, they are doing so in grand fashion by This section includes a third party at his home in West Virginia after a 47 year donating thousands of pounds of pasta to verification provision to the past actions. distinguished career as a State and Federal those in need in North Texas and around the This section also includes a Congressional judge. He began his service to our State and world. I want to take this opportunity to recog- notification provision when the amount of nize the Laneri family, owners and managers credits equals 350 million metric tons carbon the Nation when he became a circuit judge in equivalent. This provision is designed to pre- the county of his birth in 1952 at the age of of O.B. Macaroni Company, for their longtime serve future Congress’ options. thirty-three. He was appointed to his federal contribution to the well being of the commu- Section 6—Baseline and Base Period. This judge's post in 1971 by President Nixon. nity. section provides guidance on developing Five years later, Judge Hall was named to An outstanding corporate citizen of Fort baselines from which reductions are meas- the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Rich- Worth, this family firm was founded in 1899. ured. mond, Virginia, comprised of West Virginia, From the beginning, John B. (J.B.) Laneri, the Section 7—Sources and Carbon Reservoirs family patriarch who came to Fort Worth in Covered by Voluntary Action Agreements. Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. This section explains how sources are cal- Well-known for his humor, his wisdom, his 1882, was the link between the company and culated. This bill provides provisions for straightforward manner and understanding of the community. dealing with a company’s growth. This sec- West Virginians, he is best known for the In 1905, O.B. Macaroni Company was incor- tion allows baseline adjustments to reflect a precedent-setting decision he made in 1995 porated and J.B. Laneri became president. He company’s increased (or decreased) output, when he wrote the majority decision that re- was an early member of the Board of Trade, net of the general economic growth of the jected efforts by The CitadelÐa Charleston, Director of the Fort Worth National Bank from country. Thus, in effect, companies with 1902, and a noted philanthropist and local major growth are rewarded by having their South Carolina military collegeÐto ban female baselines increased, while the environment cadets from attending the college. booster until his death in 1935. His home, built is protected by offsets from companies which The man who made the decision in the case in 1921 at 902 S. Jennings Ave., is on the are not growing. This section also includes of The Citadel, was a man who had the cour- Texas Historical Register. guidance on ‘‘outsourcing’’, where companies age of his convictions. He had honed his skills Located at the hub of the vast railroad net- contract out portions of their work, thus re- as a Federal judge early in his career in West work which reaches out of Fort Worth, the ducing their emissions (but increasing the Virginia, when he outlawed the State's existing O.B. Macaroni Company shipped its popular contractor’s emissions) while increasing abortion law and presided over a violent products all across America, as well as pro- their production (thus raising their base- lines). school textbook controversy (the Kanawha vided secure and constant employment to the Section 8—Measurement and Verification. County Textbook case). neighborhood. This section provides the reporting respon- He also presided over a class action lawsuit The company grew; and in 1907 J.B.'s sibilities of participants. against Pittston Coal Company, over the tragic nephew, Louis Laneri, came to Fort Worth