20168 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 13, 2005 and I am proud to have had the opportunity to Federspiel became a staunch proponent of to his involvement in the rescue of the Jews recognize this event here today. NATO expansion and has since taken a lead- in October 1943. Needless to say, Ambas- f ing role in the process. Among his other ac- sador Federspiel has proven himself to be a complishments while in the Prime Minister’s strong and consistent supporter of the State of TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR ULRIK Office, he played an important role in the Dan- Israel. FEDERSPIEL ish decision to play an active part in Bosnia, After the horrible events of September 11th, having the largest contingency of ground Ambassador Federspiel and the Danish peo- HON. TOM LANTOS troops there per capita, and the only country ple were among the first to support the Amer- OF CALIFORNIA to have heavy armor, namely ten tanks. ican people and the cause of freedom. As a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, upon arriving in the United NATO member, Denmark is one of the strong- est supporters of the United States in its cam- Tuesday, September 13, 2005 States in 2000, Ambassador Federspiel be- came actively engaged in solving trade dis- paign against terrorism. It still has soldiers and Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- putes between the EU, Denmark and the its air force present in Afghanistan. From day leagues to join me in commending and bidding United States. His diplomatic skills were effec- one in 2003 Denmark took part in the coali- farewell to Ambassador Ulrik Federspiel, Den- tive in resolving high-profile trade disputes, in- tion’s efforts in Iraq with combat troops. It still mark’s Ambassador to the United States since cluding the carousel sanctions and the import has 531 combat troops and now has an em- May 2000. Throughout his remarkable career, ban on pork. Mutually beneficial trade has bassy and an Ambassador in Baghdad. Am- Ambassador Federspiel has worked tirelessly been expanded between the U.S. and Den- bassador Federspiel has worked tirelessly with to strengthen the already close relationship mark through close cooperation between the the Danish government’s major role in the re- between the United States and Denmark. In- former U.S. Ambassador in Copenhagen Rich- construction of Iraq. deed, the Danes are fortunate to have had ard N. Swett and Ulrik Federspiel. Ambassador Federspiel has also been very such an illustrious representative in Wash- Mr. Speaker, Ambassador Federspiel has much involved in other areas of the Middle ington, and the United States has had no bet- brought his dynamism and passion to many East. During the Danish EU presidency in ter friend and ally in the Diplomatic Corps here political and humanitarian issues. Since com- 2002, Denmark worked closely with the EU in in Washington than Ambassador Federspiel. pleting his military service in the Royal Danish drafting the Road Map for peace in the Arab- Mr. Federspiel began his career in the Dan- Navy in Greenland in 1962–63, he has taken Israeli dispute. Furthermore, since early 2003 ish Foreign Service in 1971 and was imme- a keen interest in Greenland and its popu- Ambassador Federspiel has worked to pro- diately assigned to the prestigious European lation. In 1984, when he became Deputy Chief mote his government’s ideas about reform, de- Community office within the Foreign Ministry. of Mission to the Danish Embassy in Wash- mocracy and security in the Broader Middle As we all know, Denmark became a member ington, D.C., the relationship between Green- East and North Africa (BMENA). Denmark and of the EC in 1973. land, the United States and Denmark became the U.S. are now seen as the parents of this His outstanding contributions on EC matters one of his priorities. The Ambassador has idea that is generally accepted by the EU, G8 earned him the post in London as First Sec- played an instrumental role in furthering the in- and BMENA countries. retary of Political Affairs from 1973 to 1977. terests of the Home Rule Government and He has seen the importance in strength- During this time he worked in cooperation with that of the Danish realm and has worked in ening inter-parliamentarian relations and has several African states in the process of de- close cooperation with the U.S. government, helped to build and support the Congressional mocratizing countries including Zimbabwe, An- especially on Thule Air Base. He was deeply Friends of Denmark. As a result of this impor- gola and Namibia. Mr. Federspiel was espe- involved in the 2002–2004 negotiations lead- tant work, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly cially active in supporting the anti-apartheid ing to the so-called Igaliku-agreement between U.S. House of Representatives delegation will movement in South Africa. As a result, he was the U.S., Greenland and Denmark that paved participate in bilateral meetings with the Dan- personally invited to the inauguration of Presi- the way for upgrading the Thule radar to be ish parliament in November. dent Nelson Mandela in 1993 and became a used in the Missile Defense System. The is- Ambassador Federspiel has also strength- consultant to the modern integrated South Af- land and the base are strategic elements for ened the economic relations between the U.S. rican administration. defense and security preparedness for both and Denmark, and direct investments in both In 1981, Ambassador Federspiel returned to the U.S. and Europe. countries have increased over the last years. Copenhagen to become Special Assistant to Ambassador Federspiel is also an accom- In the transatlantic dispute over lifting the EU’s the Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign plished academic. He graduated from the Uni- weapon embargo towards China, Ambassador Affairs, a post he held until he arrived in versity of Aarhus in political science in 1970 Federspiel played a crucial role in postponing Washington to serve as Deputy Chief of Mis- and completed a year of post-graduate studies the lifting of the embargo indefinitely. Denmark sion at the Danish Embassy in 1984. He at the University of Pennsylvania, earning an is a consistent defender of the human rights of quickly developed a reputation in Washington MA in 1971. He has been a visiting lecturer at the Chinese people. as a quick study with an imposing intellect George Washington University and the Univer- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me combined with a personable, friendly de- sity of Copenhagen, and he also has served in thanking Ambassador Federspiel for his out- meanor. Ambassador Federspiel came to un- on the governing board of the University of standing service and uncompromising dedica- derstand that not only does Denmark have a Copenhagen. tion to furthering the friendship between our critical role to play in European matters, but, His interest in supporting academic excel- two great countries, and to wish him well in for a small country, Denmark could ‘‘punch lence has continued. He is an Honorary Trust- his future endeavors. above its weight’’ on transatlantic economic ee of the Crown Prince Frederick Fund for f and political issues. Harvard University that supports two scholar- RECOGNITION OF PETE As State Secretary for Foreign Affairs from ships annually for exemplary Danish university MATTIVIV’S 100TH BIRTHDAY 1991–93, Ulrik Federspiel worked to support students. Ambassador Federspiel currently sits independence for the Baltic states, who were on the advisory board of Humanity in Action HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR emerging from the dark years of Soviet occu- (HIA), a unique educational program between OF COLORADO pation. Denmark was the first country in the Denmark, the United States, the Netherlands, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world to recognize the three former Soviet Germany and France. The HIA program pro- countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. vides the opportunity for outstanding university Tuesday, September 13, 2005 From 1993 to 1997 Ambassador Feder- students to intensively study human rights and Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I submit rec- spiel’s outstanding record brought the notice democratic values, as well as to hold an in- ognition in honor of Pete Mattivi of New Cas- of the most senior members of the Danish ternship with the U.S. Congress. tle, Colorado on the occasion of his 100th government and he was asked to serve as Ambassador Federspiel’s commitment to birthday. Since his earliest days, Pete has Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister. At the Eu- working for others is undoubtedly a result of been dedicated to helping his community. He ropean Union summit in June 1993 under the his and his family’s experiences growing up in is well loved and respected by all who know Danish presidency, Mr. Federspiel drafted the war-torn Europe. During the Nazi occupation him. With wishes for many more years of hap- portion of the Copenhagen Criteria that set of Denmark, Ambassador Federspiel’s father, piness and health, I congratulate Pete by sub- standards for EU membership. Ambassador Per Federspiel, was imprisoned for a year due mitting into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the

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CHRIS VAN HOLLEN him to see his centennial year on Sept. 8, disease. I am referring of course to the addic- OF MARYLAND 2005. tion counselors, who must daily encounter the A birthday celebration held Sunday after- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES difficult task of prevention, intervention, and noon for Mattivi in Burning Mountain Park Tuesday, September 13, 2005 treatment. These foot-soldiers in our war drew a huge crowd and a long line of people against addiction need all of the support we who wanted to congratulate him and wish Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, as we cel- can give them. I believe, Mr. Speaker, that we him well. ebrate National Addiction Recovery Month this can show our support for them through our With music by ‘‘Heart of the Rockies’’ and September, I would be honored to have Con- strong support for NIDA, NIAAA, and the other a buffet of birthday cake and ice cream, gress join me in celebrating those who commit NIH institutes committed to solving the enigma Mattivi sat in a folding chair, his cane over their time and effort to addiction recovery. his legs as friends lined up to speak to him. of addiction. Some were old friends, in wheelchairs and Last year, over 19 million Americans used il- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and all of my col- walkers, and some were newer friends who licit drugs. Fifty-five million had engaged in leagues to join me in recognizing the priceless knew of the illustrious Mattivi, although binge drinking, and over 16 million are consid- contributions of NIDA, NIAAA, and addiction they might not have met him before. ered heavy drinkers. These numbers are more counselors, and giving them our gratitude. ‘‘You are so wonderful—everybody loves than just statistics. If you take the time to ex- Congress has shown strong support for this you,’’ said longtime New Castle resident amine them, they are in fact quite staggering. issue in the past in several ways—through Rosie Ferrin. Imagine if the entire populations of New York legislation, through funding for the National In- ‘‘One hundred years old—you look great,’’ and Los Angeles combined were all illicit drug another well-wisher admired. stitutes of Health and the CDC, and through ‘‘I feel that way, too!’’ Mattivi smiled and users. Imagine if the entire population of Flor- displaying a constant awareness of the gravity agreed. ida were heavy drinkers. That’s how prevalent of this issue. Yet we are far from victory, and Some shared old memories they had with the problem is. The impact is felt not only by must continue our steadfast fight against drug Mattivi. individuals and their families, but by society as and alcohol addiction. We look forward to the Liz Lewis, of Rifle, recalled when she was well. Addiction costs our society and economy day when addiction to drugs and alcohol are a school bus driver in the 1970s and on a field billions of dollars each year, in health care eradicated, and these wonderful professionals trip with the kids while Mattivi recounted costs, property damage, and lost productivity. the history of Marble for the students. can take their final bow. Until then, their hard ‘‘It was one of the most interesting trips It also costs lives, and causes immense work should be recognized and, more impor- I’d ever been on,’’ Lewis said. amounts of grief and pain. Each one of those tantly, honored and appreciated. millions of Americans has a story, and we Mattivi has long been a well-known figure f in the small town that currently has a popu- should ensure that each one of them has the lation of about 3,000. chance to tell their story to an addiction coun- REMARKS ON HURRICANE Born in 1905, he was raised in Crystal and selor, in hopes that they will receive the nec- KATRINA lived in Marble, Salida and Glenwood essary treatment and care. Addiction is a dis- Springs before settling in New Castle in 1929. ease, as serious and as deadly as many oth- There, he helped his brother, Matt, open a HON. TAMMY BALDWIN small service station in town, which was ers. Alcohol and drug addiction are very seri- OF WISCONSIN booming at that time. ous, and very destructive. No one is immune IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1931, he married Opal Woos and the two from addiction, as it afflicts people of all ages, operated the Mattivi Motor Company at 298 all races, all classes, and all professions. Tuesday, September 13, 2005 W. Main St. It was later the Three Rivers As with any serious disease, the treatment Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, with a heavy Repair/Phillips 66 station. Mattivi retired for addiction relies on great amounts of re- heart, I rise today in solidarity with my fellow from the business in 1982. Opal Mattivi search and advances in health sciences. The Americans who suffered the devastation of passed away in August 2000. Mattivi was also a former longtime mayor National Institutes of Health is a leader in this Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. We deep- of New Castle, serving from 1954 to 1969, and regard, and many of its 27 institutes have ly mourn the loss of life. We share the pain of from 1974 to 1981. He was a Garfield County committed funds to research on addiction, in- those who are suffering physically and emo- Commissioner from 1957 to 1977 and served 10 cluding research on how addiction takes over tionally from this trauma. And we also mourn years on the Re-2 school board. the brain, the body, and the central nervous the loss of some of our faith in government to ‘‘Can we have your autograph?’’ asked system. Two institutes in particular at NIH respond in full measure to people in need. Karen Wentzel, the wife of current mayor focus only on this issue of critical importance: In the past few days I have received scores Bill Wentzel, when it was her turn in line as The National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the of calls and e-mails from my constituents in she showed Mattivi a collage she had of his past birthdays. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alco- Wisconsin expressing their support for the vic- Mattivi graciously signed his name. holism. For many decades, these two insti- tims of the devastation and also their outrage For years, Mattivi was known for his beau- tutes have been making tremendous strides in at the slow and inefficient federal response to tiful flower gardens at his home on Main the fight against addiction. Congress spends that tragedy. Street, just across the street from where his billions of dollars each year on addiction re- Wisconsinites are deeply ashamed of the daughter, Pam Bunn, now owns and operates search, and these institutes have justified our images of abandonment and neglect they saw the New Castle Cafe. faith and commitment to this issue. on TV and desperate to help in rescue efforts. ‘‘He comes in for breakfast every morning Too often, problems in our society carry with My heart goes out to the victims of Hurricane at 8:30 on the dot,’’ Bunn said with a laugh. ‘‘He also comes to the senior lunch and din- them a certain stigma. Addiction is one such Katrina and to those family members here in ners.’’ problem. Thousands, if not millions, of people Wisconsin and across the country waiting for Mattivi sold a portion of his property on do not seek treatment for addiction because of word from their loved ones. While Americans the west side in 1997 but continues to garden a misunderstanding of their condition, both on are reaching into their wallets to support pri- the rest. their behalf and on society’s behalf. NIDA and vate relief efforts, there should be no doubt And even at 100, he is still active, riding NIAAA have both sought to understand this that the federal government must provide the his scooter across the street to the cafe and stigma, and bring it to an end. Led by Dr. leadership to ultimately meet the challenges of tending to his yard. Nora Volkow and Dr. T.K. Li, respectively, Mattivi has no big secrets to making it to this situation. the big 1–0–0. NIDA and NIAAA are constantly making Particularly disturbing is that we have spent ‘‘I live day by day,’’ Mattivi said earnestly. progress to improve our understanding and more than $36.7 billion dollars since the Sep- ‘‘The next thing you know, you’re 100. People treatment of addiction. Addiction is a disease, tember 11th terrorist attacks planning for a re- have been good to me, and my creator has and must be attacked as such. Our fight sponse to a disaster of epic proportions. Now

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