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CATSKILL ELKS ARE LEADERS IN $21.1 million, or $2.10 a share. That's a 55 per­ ceeded. Being praised for a job well done RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER CON­ cent increase over the previous year, when spurs children to continue their educational ef­ TRIBUTIONS OF YOUTH net income was $13.7 million, or Sl.36 a share. forts. While revenues of $325. 7 million were down $25 million from 1990, they still were remark­ "The love for teaching children is not found HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON able in an industry hit hard by recession. in any book," as Mrs. Dobbs has so elo­ OF NEW YORK Those numbers, and the company's resil­ quently written in her biography. "Teaching is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ience in a down market, reflect smart man­ a difficult juggling act of many multiple factors agement and sound strategic planning, the including human, social and economic issues. Thursday, April 30, 1992 panel of judges said. The company easily Children are affected by divorce, poverty, Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to earned a place among the five finalists. drugs, abuse, and many other countless fac­ pay tribute today to the Benevolent and Pro­ "Any home builder that's doing as well as tors. These varied hurdling blocks are as dif­ tective Order of Elks, Catskill Lodge No. 1341 they are deserves to be on the list," Kraft said. ferent from one child to the next." for its leadership role in a very important un­ He said the company has successfully Mrs. Dobbs' view of teaching is that an ex­ dertaking. maintained a high-quality operation and cellent teacher must see the child and his total In conjunction with the Greene County broadened its product line into consumer­ needs. "Education," she writes, "must be a Youth Bureau, Catskill Elks are designating oriented services such as financing. three-fold effort involving the parents, the the month of May as Youth Month. This ges­ Hille described the company's performance teacher, and the child." ture will recognize the significant contribution as " almost unbelievable. It has truly gone against trends in the industry." This great teacher, who has served our chil­ youths in Greene County have made as part dren in the classroom for 12 years, demands of the National Youth Service America Project He praised Lennar's management. "They have a group of people who know that teachers represent the best in academics. and in general throughout the year. when to retrench and how to keep overheads She calls on capable students to enter the Mr. Speaker, I am a big fan of the youth of low," he said. teaching profession and strengthen our solid this country. When given proper guidance and Three years ago, when the market was foundation in education. the right opportunities, they jump right in with healthy, Lennar trimmed overhead and debt all the energy and enthusiasm of which they and boosted liquidity. It reduced its inven­ Mrs. Dobbs is a credit to the Huntsville­ are capable and make a difference in their tory of unsold homes. To assure income Madison County education system and to the communities. There has been a new spirit of when home sales slumped, it accelerated the many students who were fortunate to have her as an instructor and role model. voluntarism in this country, and our youth growth of its financial-services business. "They're a very strategically oriented were the first to respond. Mrs. Dobbs is proof perfect that one person company," Wyman said. "They're looking to can make a difference. Thanks to her success National Youth Service Day is a way to rec­ the next phase of the market, not just react­ ognize these contributions from young people. in the classroom, a next generation will be ing to the current market." highly motivated and professionally educated. With their participation, including their May 8 Mr. Speaker, I commend Lennar and its tal­ awards dinner, Catskill Elks are demonstrating ented management for its prosperous efforts their partnership with youth and their own in becoming a better company. In these dif­ BELLEVUE JUNIOR PRO GIRL'S commitment to community service. ficult economic times, the company's great ALL STAR TEAM: NATIONAL Let us all rise, Mr. Speaker, to salute the success is admirable to all in the business CHAMPIONS youth of this country and the Elks of Catskill world. for encouraging them. HON. BOB CLEMENT TRIBUTE TO VICKI DOBBS: A PRO­ OF TENNESSEE LENNAR'S SUCCESS FESSIONAL TEACHER AND A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRIEND TO STUDENTS HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN Thursday, April 30, 1992 Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to OF FLORIDA HON. BUD CRAMER congratulate an outstanding group of 11- and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA 12-year-old girls from the Nashville area who Thursday, April 30, 1992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. recently emerged with the national champion­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am Thursday, April 30, 1992 ship in the National Junior Pro Basketball pleased to recognize Lennar, whose sound Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tournament in Knoxville, TN. strategic planning led it to become Florida's pay a most deserving tribute to Vicki Dobbs, The Bellevue Junior Pro Girl's All Star Team largest residential builder. The Miami-based a professional and caring teacher at Monrovia won the State championship on March 28, and company, who in 1991 enjoyed a net income Elementary School in Huntsville. played three difficult games over the Easter of over $21 million, has remained strong in an Mrs. Dobbs is a truly unique teacher who is weekend to emerge with the national title. In industry hit hard by troubled times. In recent a part of the broad educational spectrum. By addition to winning the championship, the years, it has maintained a high-quality oper­ motivating young children to meet their expec­ Bellevue team also gained the Sportsmanship ation and has successfully tapped into tations, her influence and desire for excellence Award, a wonderful tribute to their team spirit consumer-oriented services such as financing. has changed the lives of many of her stu­ and graciousness on and off the basketball The company was featured in the Miami Her­ dents. court. ald for its impressive achievements. The arti­ Mrs. Dobbs believes communication with The team roster includes: Tiffany Luma, cle "Lennar: Bright Spot in Troubled Industry" parents and students is the strong link that al­ Kerri Helton, Jenni Bradley, Cary Blount, Katie follows: lows parents and children to be active partici­ Sulkowski, Kathryn Baker, Jessica Hamilton, Talk about bucking the trend. pants in education. To facilitate this, she has Elizabeth Traugott, Beth Baker, Kim Hamilton, While national housing starts recently developed her own checklist of academic and and Coaches Richie Hamilton and Dale Hamil­ have hit their lowest levels in decades, ton. Miami-based home builder Lennar continued behavioral standards which is completed every to rack up impressive results. week on each child. This report then goes Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and the rest of For the year ended Nov. 30, net earnings at home at the end of the week to show parents our colleagues join with me in recognizing the Florida's largest residential builder were the areas where their children have sue- tremendous achievement of this special group

• This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 10024 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 of young athletes, and the parents and com­ she worked at various war plants, and in the I especially want to congratulate the teach­ munity who so vigorously supported their ef­ years since she has worked at various candy ers, Joel Mitchell and Helen Melanson, who forts. companies including Walter Burke and Fannie did an outstanding job of working with these May. Before retirement, Mary worked at the students to prepare them for this competition. Elmcraft Card Co. in Bedford Park, IL, for 10 The names of the students from the distin­ DRUG COMPANIES COMMENDED years. guished winning class from Hollis Area High Since her retirement, Mary Rio has devoted School are: Jennifer Araujo, Carolyn Archer, HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK her time to her family and the Chicago Cubs. Lyn Baranowski, Carl Bjerke, Brian Bosworth, OF CALIFORNIA She is an avid fan who could teach each of us James Brannigan, Ann Burgher, Josh Clark, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a lesson in devotion. I am pleased to honor Tina Franklin, Meghan Fuller, David Mary Rio on this special day. I know my col­ Goodchild, Adrienne Gross, Derek Hoffman, Thursday , April 30, 1992 leagues will join me in congratulating her on Clancey Jackson, Scott Kelley, Russell Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, congressional ef­ this milestone and wishing her many more Kellner, Christopher Loveland, Christieann forts to address problems of skyrocketing pre­ years of happiness. McCabe, Camden Mitchell, David Napier, An­ scription drug prices-a serious barrier to ac­ gela Norton, Nietra Panagoulis, Tia Rheaume, cess to health care-have produced some Geoffrey Stenzel, Margaret Wheeler, Scott positive results, as several companies have TRIBUTE TO PORT HURON LITTLE Wifholm, David Yager, and Jessica Zall. acted to improve access to drug therapies LEAGUES This class from Hollis just completed the na­ through discounts to the Government, donor tional competition held here in Washington, programs for low income and the poor, and HON. DAVID E. BONIOR DC. They displayed a strong understanding of taking a pledge to hold prices at or near the OF MICHIGAN our Government and its foundation and per­ inflation rate. For those responsible acts, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formed admirably against difficult competition. wish to recognize several pharmaceutical Mr. Speaker, the national bicentennial com­ companies. They are: Johnson & Johnson, Thursday, April 30 , 1992 petition is an exceptional education program Searle, Pfizer, Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this year Port developed by the Center for Civic Education Merck, Burroughs-Wellcome, Glaxo, Huron Little Leagues will celebrate their 40th and cosponsored by the Commission on the SmithKline Beecham, Hoffmann-LaRoche, ICI, year in the community. Back in 1952, fewer Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. and Genentech. than 100 youngsters and adult volunteers This advanced program provides high school Huge problems remain. Prescription drug were involved in the league. This summer students with a course of instruction on the prices industrywide continue to outpace the there will be over 600 youngsters arid adults development of our Constitution and the basic consumer price index, creating a serious bar­ participating for the season. principles of a constitutional democracy. In rier to access to health care. A small handful As a youngster, I played in summer base­ both the instructional and the competitive seg­ of orphan drug manufacturers are, bluntly, ball leagues and learned teamwork, discipline, ments of the program, students work together quite immoral in their pricing policies. And too healthy competition, and the pure joy of the to strengthen their understanding of the Amer­ much R&D is devoted to so-called me-too sport. Those games are special memories that ican constitutional system. drugs instead of needed remedies to other I still treasure. And those skills and experi­ The instructional materials developed by the health care needs, most notably AIDS, cancer, ences have proved invaluable to me through­ Center for Civic Education which prepare stu­ Alzheimers, and mental health care needs. out my life. dents for the competition are being used The list of problems, of course, could go on Your efforts to assure that all children be­ throughout our Nation. While the competitive and on. tween the ages of 8 to 12 have the chance to part of the program advances the winning But at least some companies in the industry play are very commendable. The Port Huron teams at various levels, the benefits of this ex­ are quick to recognize its faults and to act to Little Leagues is a model to others; it offers cellent educational project are extended to self-correct. I encourage the responsible phar­ the opportunity to play baseball regardless of every student who participates. In this respect, maceutical companies to set an example for ability to pay, athletic skill, or sex. all the students are winners, because they those companies who have until now failed to In closing, Mr. Speaker, the dedication and gain valuable civic and intellectual skills ena­ recognize that private sector self-correction commitment of the Port Huron Little Leagues bling them to make informed · and reasoned may be their best friend yet. offer the children of my district the opportunity political decisions in today's society. to play America's great pastime. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me On this special occasion, I ask that my col­ in congratulating Hollis Area High School on TRIBUTE TO MARY RIO ON HER leagues join me in congratulating Port Huron their noteworthy achievement. BOTH BIRTHDAY Little Leagues on their 40th anniversary. IT IS TIME TO END THE KILLING HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI IN THE BALKANS OF ILLINOIS HOLLIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL WINS NEW HAMPSHIRE BICENTENNIAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMPETITION HON. WAYNE OWENS Thursday, April 30, 1992 OF UTAH Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. DICK SWETI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize Mary Rio who will be celebrating OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Thursday, April 30 , 1992 her 80th birthday on May 17, 1992. A lifelong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. OWENS of Utah. Mr. Speaker, as I rise resident of Chicago, Mrs. Rio should be a today, the Serbian Army, backed by the fed­ Thursday , April 30, 1992 source of pride to all who live in that great city eral forces of the former country of Yugo­ and throughout the Nation. Mr. SWETI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to slavia, is killing innocent civilians in Bosnia­ Mary Rio's greatest accomplishment and congratulate the students and faculty of Hollis Hercegovina. Since April 7, over 190,000 peo­ source of pride is her wonderful family. She Area High School, Hollis, NH, the New Hamp­ ple have fled their homes in the wake of has two children, James Rio and Marie shire State winner of the "We the People bombing, shelling, gunfire, and deprivation. Mazzuca, and three grandchildren, Frank * * * National Bicentennial Competition on the We hear of a cease-fire, yet see the contin­ James, Diane Lynn, and Laura Ann. Her six Constitution and the Bill of Rights." ued bloodshed and suffering. After nearly a great-grandchildren are Kelly Marie Ray, Kris­ I would like to commend Ray Neeland, who year of violence, where is the State Depart­ tin Marie Ray, Rebecca Ray, Frank Joseph is responsible for implementing and super­ ment? As a recent New York Times editorial Mazzuca, Anthony Mazzuca, and Nicholas vising the national bicentennial competition in pointed out, what would we do if Bosnia had Mazzuca. my district. Also deserving of recognition is the oil? Is oil the only factor that motivates the In addition to raising a fine family, Mrs. Rio State coordinator, Carter Hart, Jr., who is re­ Bush administration? had a long and distinguished career before sponsible for the administration of the program While the entire world is watching, Croatia her retirement in 1974. During World War II, at the State level. and Bosnia are being strangled. If this sounds April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10025 hauntingly familiar, it should. The world has naut's club will be formed to expand interest ferent materials, and the particular needs of been a witness to inhumanity before only to in the Astrolabe project beyond the normal clothing worn on board the shuttle as well as discover when it was too late that we could school day. It will also promote parent par­ in outer space. have prevented the horrors of war if we only ticipation in the education of their children The Health center will deal with the con­ by serving as co-leaders with teachers. Fe­ cepts of: the importance of regular exercise had acted. males will be targeted to increase their in­ to counteract the effects of living in a Mr. Speaker, I will soon be introducing legis­ terest, abilities, and participation in the weightless environment, the disorientation lation to ban United States assistance for Ser­ areas of mathematics, science, and computer caused by living in a weightless environ­ bia and Montenegro, and to call on the Presi­ science and to increase their awareness of ment, the importance of cleanliness aboard dent to derecognize Yugoslavia. In addition, career opportunities in these non-traditional the shuttle, and simple emergency medical my legislation will freeze Yugoslavian assets fields where they are under-represented. procedures. in the United States. Crawley and Coe's research, written in the The Housing center will deal with the con­ It is time to end the killing and start a heal­ Journal of Research in Science Teaching, cepts of: the complexity of the space shuttle, May 1990, found that, "The best predictor of the importance of following step-by-step in­ ing process in the Balkans. But this will only science career interest of females is a posi­ structions, the protective packaging re­ be successful if we act to convince Serbia to tive feeling about science classes." This quired for all elements aboard the shuttle, participate and to stop the violence. I hope my project will promote a positive feeling about living arrangements aboard the shuttle, and legislation will be persuasive and I urge the science and mathematics by allowing all stu­ spacelab as a completely furnished labora­ administration to act, not just talk. dents to feel success and accomplishment in tory. the shuttle activities. The Communication center will deal with To quote Astronaut Mike Mullane, "The the concepts of: essential effective commu­ ABSTRACT OF THE ASTROLABE first Astronauts to land on Mars are walking nication between the shuttle and earth and SHUTTLE PROJECT the earth today as elementary grade boys within the shuttle for successful missions, and girls. Let's make certain they are Amer­ the importance of computers to control and ican boys and girls with projects like Astro­ to process the tremendous volume of infor­ HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO labe." mation and data needed for each flight, and OF ILLINOIS PLAN OF OPERATION the use of the binary number system in com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Astrolabe Shuttle project will be cre­ puters. Thursday, April 30, 1992 ated at Castlio Elementary School in the The Working center will deal with the con­ county of St. Charles, Missouri, a residential cepts of: weightlessness effects on the human Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I would like area approximately twenty miles west of St. body, the effects of gravity, and magnetism to take this opportunity to enter into the CON­ Louis, Missouri. Castlio is a year-round ele­ and electricity. GRESSIONAL RECORD, as an extension of re­ mentary school of approximately 1,200 stu­ The activities in these six centers will be marks, information on the Astrolabe shuttle dents. It is a part of the Francis Howell matched to the existing curriculum objec­ project given to me by an interested constitu­ School District which has the oldest year­ tives. They will enhance and reinforce learn­ ent. I urge my colleagues to carefully consider round elementary program in the nation. ing skills required by the district and the state. They will specifically address the these comments. The Francis Howell School District meets all the requirements of Title IX of the Edu­ learning objectives identified as weak by the ABSTRACT OF THE ASTROLABE SHUTTLE cation Amendments of 1972 and is non­ MMAT results and the current CTBS results. PROJECT discriminatory in hiring on the basis of sex. Each sixth grade class will spend two hours At no time in our history has education At Castlio Elementary School three cycles of a day during their mathematics and science been so prominent on the national agenda. students are in session at one time, receiving periods in the Astrolabe Shuttle for a two Our country urgently needs a continuing nine weeks of instruction while the fourth week period. One week prior to their Astro­ supply of young scientists, engine.ers and cycle is on a three week break. Each time a labe experience the unit will be available for technicians to keep our nation economically cycle returns from break, the students are teacher preparation, the week following stu­ and technologically competitive. Therefore, assigned a different classroom making the dent's Astrolabe experience will be for make­ it is important that this country have a creation of Astrolabe in a particular class­ up of any missed days or to complete any strong educational program to capture a stu­ room impossible. There are, at the present long term projects. dent's interest in science, mathematics and time, no empty classrooms available in Castlio's unique year-round school pro­ technology at the elementary and middle which to create the Astrolabe Shuttle gram affords a rare opportunity for year long school levels by using aeronautics and space Project in and little prospect for empty continual use of the planned Astrolabe Shut­ as a vehicle of excitement. rooms in the near future. For these reasons tle Project. The project is designed to fully Space captures the imagination of every an alternative housing facility is needed and involve females in leadership roles, reduce young mind and heart. The Astrolabe Shut­ desired. competition between students, and encour­ tle Project will provide the kind of captivat­ Six learning centers will be created in a age student cooperation, interaction, and ing educational program that John mobile classroom unit which will replicate a discussion. This will reduce feelings of lack Hartsfield, aerospace educational specialist simulated space shuttle. Students will par­ of self-confidence in abilities often felt by fe­ and representative of the National Aero­ ticipate in mathematics and science experi­ males in these areas of study. Hands-on ac­ nautics and Space Administration, has rec­ ences in each of these areas: Food, Clothing, tivities will allow females the opportunity to ommended. Health, Housing, Communication, and Work­ develop spatial abilities which often fall Astrolabe, a mini mathematics/science ing. Astrolabe will be created in a 12' 60' mo­ below male abilities and are so critical in center, will be developed to allow the 170 bile classroom unit. The exterior will be learning mathematics and science. Working sixth graders at Castlio Elementary School painted to resemble a shuttle with a plywood small crews of four or five students, they to experience the excitement that the shut­ "tail fin" and trash can "engines" added for will share leadership, knowledge, and gain tle creates. A mobile classroom, simulating realism. An entry ramp will be provided for mutual respect for each other through peer a space shuttle, will be created with hands­ easy access by physically impaired students. teaching. This will boost the low self-esteem on learning centers emphasizing mathe­ Inside there will be a 12' 12' media/conference · often felt by females in these areas. Astro­ matics, science, and computer science. The room. Here students will don their space labe will involve every student, not just six learning centers in the simulated shuttle suits, remove their shoes, and prepare for those who are currently interested in mathe­ will give students mathematics and science their missions. This room will also be used matics, science, and computer science and experiences in each of these areas: Food, for debriefing astronauts after their mis­ will develop an interest where none exists. Clothing, Health, Housing, Working, and sions, guest speaker appearances, and view­ Females will not be allowed to become pas­ Communication. Four teachers will attend ing NASA videos. The remainder of the unit sive recorders of information, as often hap­ NASA's Space Camp, upon returning they will be visually divided into six learning cen­ pens, but will be required to participate in will then train the other teachers. A Make­ ters. Attempts will be made to achieve as every aspect of learning as active crew mem­ i t and Take-it workshop, for the eight sixth much realism as possible through equipment bers. This will promote their interest in grade teachers under the guidance of a NASA purchased and interior designs. mathematics and science. Astrolabe has the consultant, will focus on making such things The Food center will deal with the con­ potential of being implemented in elemen­ as a space suit, a space helmet, and food cepts of: eating in a weightless environment, tary schools across the nation and impacting trays for use in the shuttle. The consultant food preparation in a limited space, and pre­ females nationwide. will bring a one-half size nose cone of a shut­ paring safe and nutritious foods. A Young Astronauts club will be formed tle to the school so students can experience The Clothing center will deal with the con­ with parents and teachers serving as leaders. a simulated mission from launch to splash­ cepts of: the relationship between colors and Parents, especially women, will be actively down. Chapters of the national Young Astro- temperature, the insulation qualities of dif- sought to serve as co-leaders and role models 10026 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 for students. The Young Astronauts program designated as under the command of a par­ to build student's interest in their particular is a national educational enrichment pro­ ticular crew member. For example, the pilot occupations. Females that are Hispanic or gram for elementary, middle, and junior high will be in command when her/his crew is in African-American, such as Dr. Mae C. school students designed to promote the the Communications station. At each sta­ Jemison the first female African-American study of science, mathematics, and tech­ tion, crews will engage in hands-on mathe­ astronaut, will especially b~ sought out as nology. Its primary purpose is to raise the matics and science activities. Crews will be speakers to encourage minorities to enter proficiency levels of students in these areas. strongly encouraged to assist their members these fields. The program has proved effective with girls so all are successful in completing the as­ As quoted from the Spring 1990 "Chal­ and boys. The curriculum is centered on signments. lenger Log" hands-on, self-explanatory, fun activities. Day 1: Students will proceed to their as­ By the year 2000, the U.S. will face a criti­ Corporate support will be sought from agen­ signed work station for the day. All students cal shortage of scientists and engineers. By cies such as McDonalds, Toys 'R' Us, McDon­ will do the Day 1 activities in their area. As that same year, 85% of all new workers will nell Douglas, and Pepsi which are located in an example, they will explore why astro­ be women, minorities and immigrants, yet or serve the area. These corporations support nauts wear white and reflective clothing today few from these groups consider science and promote the Young Astronauts program while on EV A's. or engineering career choices. and will be asked to cover a portion of the Students will wrap jars of water in a vari­ Astrolabe will endeavor to eliminate some cost of production of program materials. ety of materials and record their tempera­ of these problems of women not entering A scholarship fund will be created to send ture variations over time. Students will then into the fields of mathematics, science, and two students to Space Camp. They will be compare the decimal temperature variations computer technology by reaching female chosen from students who participated in the of each jar to determine which stayed the students before they feel that they just can't Astrolabe Shuttle Project. It will be an in­ coolest. All mathematics and science activi­ "do" mathematics and science. centive reward to those students who would ties will be written in a format easy enough benefit most from further space experiences. for students to follow with little, if any, A committee made up of teachers, prin­ teacher intervention. TRIBUTE TO FRANCES cipals, superintendents, local business per­ All experiments will follow the five steps HENDERSON sons, and community members will inter­ in the scientific method of learning: state view applicants and make the selections. It the problem, form a hypothesis, experiment, will be based on a numerical rating system record the data, and form a conclusion. The HON. CURT WELDON covering knowledge, desire, attitude, and crew member in charge for the day will be OF PENNSYLVANIA willingness to work. Grade averages will not responsible for the group and the satisfac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be as important as whether a student is tory . completion of that day's mission. All working to her potential. Social behavior students will write up their experiences and Thursday, April 30, 1992 and work habits will be considered. Each keep them in their journal notebooks. At the Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great year two students will be selected to attend completion of their assigned mission, crew Space Camp. At the conclusion of the grant leaders will be certain that their work sta­ pleasure that I rise today to recognize Mrs. period the Parent Teacher Organization, tion is clean and all garbage is bagged for re­ Frances Henderson, of Chester, PA, who will local businesses, and the Young Astronauts moval, as in the real shuttle. be receiving President Bush's Annual Points club will continue to fund the project. At the end o( the period, about one and of Light Award. Mrs. Henderson is one of 21 The week prior to "lift ofr' teachers will one-half hours, the crews will reconvene in individuals selected from over 500 applicants help students prepare for their space adven­ the mediaJconference room in the shuttle for nationwide. She was chosen to be a recipient ture. Each teacher will divide their class a debriefing session. The crew leaders for the of this award as a result of dedication and into crews of four to five students. Emphasis day will then describe their crew's mission commitment to making the city of Chester a will be on placing girls in each crew. Each and what conclusions they were able to draw drug-free and safe community. For the past 2 shuttle crew will consist of a commander, from their experiences. Students will . then pilot, mission specialist, and a payload spe­ disembark the shuttle taking their garbage years Mrs. Henderson has been involved in cialist. Any additional students will be as­ with them for "disposal on Earth." various activities to improve the city of Ches­ signed the position of payload specialist. Days 2-6: Crews move to their new assigned ter, and her efforts reflect well on all of Dela­ Students will research their positions to find work station and a new crew leader is des­ ware County. out what duties and obligations are required ignated. Each crew will then proceed with Mrs. Henderson is an active volunteer lead­ in their job descriptions and write a one page Days 2-6 activities. New crew leaders are as­ er in the Delaware County Cooperative Exten­ report. They will be encouraged to share in­ signed each day and are responsible for that sion Urban Gardening Program ahd a member formation with other students holding the day's mission. Again at the end of the period same job. This will promote knowledge of oc­ a debriefing session is held before "return to of the Delaware County Cooperative Exten­ cupational opportunities for females in the Earth." sion Association of Board of Directors. As an fields of mathematics and science. Day 7: Culminating activity.-On this day, active volunteer in her community, she has co­ Classes will then begin a study of, "On The crews will prepare a "Space Meal" of typical ordinated numerous activities to improve the Wings of a Dream." This book, about the shuttle fare and eat while standing or sitting Chester community. Working in conjunction shuttle, was written and prepared by NASA on the floor in Astrolabe, much the same with the city and other volunteers, Frances for students at about the sixth grade. Crews way as the real astronauts do. Henderson organized neighborhood children wili design an insignia patch to be worn at A NASA video such as "The Dream is to participate in an area cleanup. The children all times while on-board Astrolabe. One Alive" will be shown. Each crew will give a extra insignia will be created for inclusion in brief summary of their week's missions and who participated were rewarded with a block the Astrolabe Shuttle Hall of Fame album. long term experiments will be presented. party, to thank these hard-working youngsters During reading class two space related sto­ Long term experiments will include growing for a job well done. Her involvement with the ries from the basal reader will be used during plants and bacteria to determine their life Urban Gardening Program promoted her to the two week mission period. requirements. transform a trash-filled lot into a vegetable Day O: Entering the shuttle for the first Insignias will be mounted in the "Astro­ garden for the entire community. time.-Students will always remove their labe Shuttle Hall of Fame" album and each The Points of Light Foundation was estab­ shoes upon entering the shuttle since no crew member will sign her/his name and title lished in March 1990 to help call the Nation to shoes are worn aboard the real shuttle and next to their insignia. A group photograph the desire is for as much realism as possible. will be taken, a video made for viewing by engage in volunteer community service aimed Each crew member will be issued a flight parents and interested community members, at solving social problems. President Bush's suit to wear during their two week Astrolabe and a congratulatory word of achievement Annual Points of Light Award is awarded to in­ experience, a clipboard, and a pen with will be given by the "President" (principal) dividuals, groups, and institutions in America velcro on them, so they do not "float off into to all crews. Notebooks will be collected for who engage voluntarily in direct and con­ space." They will also receive a folder, in the last time for a "Job Well Done" written sequential community service to solve serious which to keep all assignments for the two statement by the "Mission Director" (class­ social problems in their own community. When weeks. These will remain aboard the shuttle room teacher). a neighborhood, town, or city meets the chal­ at all times except for extravehicular activi­ Students will feel success in mathematics lenge of creating Points of Light everywhere it ties (EV A's). and science in the Astrolabe Shuttle Project Teachers will give a brief overview of each and will therefore have a positive attitude will become a "Community of Light.' Thanks to of the six work stations and assign each crew towards them. Successful females in the Mrs. Henderson, all of Chester is a "Commu­ a starting location for the next day's activi­ fields of mathematics, science, and computer nity of Light," Frances Henderson's hard work ties. Each of the six work stations will be science will be invited to speak to students has paid off for the city of Chester, and she April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10027 is an inspiration for all of us. My heartiest con­ munity, Richmond County is truly a pleasure In 1968, Rocchina Demasi Santini immi­ gratulations go out to Mrs. Henderson for her to represent. grated to America and opened a restaurant acceptance of this honor, as· well as my Richmond County traces its history to the and pizzeria in Nutley, NJ called Santini Broth­ thanks for her hard work and dedication to early 1600's with explorations of the Rappa­ ers. It was an instant success, and which making Chester a "Community of Light." hannock River by Capt. John Smith. Although came as no surprise to those who knew Si­ this beautiful and relatively untouched land gnore Santini's past. was inhabited by hostile Indians, people Born in the Little South-Central, Italian town THE ADVANTAGES OF SUBSTAN­ flocked to the area to utilize the rich land that of Alberona Foggia, little Rocchina came from TIAL REDUCTIONS IN THE MILI­ was available. In addition, the miles of inland a long line of prestigious restaurant owners TARY BUDGET waterways provided countless opportunity and and hoteliers. Alberona Foggia is noted for its still do today. pure air, and it's surrounding countryside filled HON. BARNEY FRANK As population grew in what was then Rap­ with natural foods that have always marked OF MASSACHUSETTS pahannock County, it became apparent that this area with the culinary delights. With the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES governing an area divided by the Rappahan­ unfortunate death of her parents at the age of nock River posed a problem. The Colonial As­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 11, little Rocchina learned early the toughness sembly in 1692, therefore, divided the area it took to manage the hotel and restaurant left Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, into two separate counties. The land on the in her name. the board of aldermen of the city of Newton east bank became known as Richmond Coun­ It is a tribute to this gritty, yet accommodat­ recently adopted a very sensible and thoughful ty, after the Duke of Richmond, a favorite of ing woman, that she was able to keep the resolution about the advantages of substantial the ruling monarchs. The land on the west customers coming in for her delectable meals reductions in the military budget. It is very ap­ bank became Essex County. and appetizers. She remained in Italy, enjoy­ Richmond County has made many contribu­ propriate that the board of aldermen picked ing the fruits of her hard work, and probably Patriot's Day to issue this affirmation of a pol­ tions to the area and the Nation. It was home would still be in Alberona Foggia if the horrors icy which is very much in the interest of a to Judge Cyrus Griffin, the last President of of World War II had not descended upon all of the United States under the Articles of Con­ strong and prosperous America. Mr. Speaker Italy in the early 1940's. I ask that this very thoughtful resolution be federation. He held the position until the Con­ After moving to Ancona, a small city in the printed here. stitution was adopted. Congressman William north of Italy in the region known as Le RESOLUTION A. Jones, the author of a bill guaranteeing independence for the Philippines, is also from Marche, she acquired a special touch for the Whereas: the Cold War has ended and the preparation of seafood dishes. Always a will­ threat from the former Soviet Union is the area. These fine citizens serve as exam­ greatly diminished, and ples of the tradition and values held by the in­ ing learner, she soon mastered this new cui­ Whereas: the United States government habitants of Richmond County. sine, and opened a restaurant, Capannina, in continues to spend almost $300 billion a year With its location, heritage, simple lifestyle the Via Flaminia Falconara. There followed a on the defense budget, while reducing ex­ and sincere citizens, Richmond County is full decade of critical acclaim for her spectacu­ penditures for education, housing, infra­ proud to celebrate itself as a community. De­ lar cooking; Capannina was always filled to structure and human services, and scendants of those who first settled the region capacity with eager tourists and returning Whereas: the absence of adequate federal continue to live here and are proud to have locals and each time she introduced a new funding is making it difficult for the city of dish, European critics from all over the con­ Newton to provide adequate education, hous­ been a part of this Nation from its inception. ing, infrastructure and other services, and tinent would flock to her door to try it and write Whereas: the Newton Board of Aldermen is about her latest accomplishment. desirous of seeing additional federal funds be TRIBUTE TO MRS. ROCCHINA In 1968 Rocchina Santini immigrated to the committed to cities and towns across the SANTINI OF NUTLEY, NJ 1992 United States and established residence in Commonwealth and nation, and ITALIAN TRIBUTE "MOTHER OF Brooklyn, NY where she remained with her Whereas: April 20th, 1992 is the date upon THE YEAR" four children until later that year when she which the citizens of Massachusetts cele­ moved to Nutley, NJ. In Nutley, Rocchina brate Patriots' Day in honor of our country's greatness, and HON. ROBERT A. ROE opened yet another restaurant, her first in the Whereas: that greatness cannot be defined OF NEW JERSEY United States. After 14 years of success in solely in military terms, but also by the eco­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Santini Brothers, Mamma Santini and her chil­ nomic and educational well-being of our citi­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 dren decided to open another restaurant de­ zens, Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 8, voted not only to Rocchina's spectacular Now, therefore let it be resolved that the dishes, but one which would become a land­ Newton Board of Aldermen congratulate our residents of my Eighth Congressional District and the friends and family of the Italian Trib­ mark of excellent cuisine and entertainment Representative in Congress and U.S. Sen­ known throughout the New York metropolitan ators for supporting substantial cuts in mili­ une News will join together in testimony to an tary spending, reductions in the gross Fed­ esteemed restaurateur, distinguished citizen area. The new restaurant, Nutley's Gondola, eral debt, and increases in spending for do­ and charming lady, Mrs. Rocchina DeMasi not only serves her wonderful delights, such mestic needs and urge their continued lead­ Santini of Nutley, NJ, the 1992 Italian Tribune as the famous Malafemmina, but is a place for ership, and "Mother of the Year." local businessmen and politicians. Let it be further resolved that the Newton Mr. Speaker, I know that you and our col­ Rocchina Santini feeds her patrons with the Board of Aldermen endorses the effort to use same kind of attention that she has shown her the occasion of Patriots' Day, April 20, 1992 leagues here in the Congress will want to join own children. Because of her devotion to ev­ to bring this important issue to the atten­ with me in extending our warmest greetings tion of Newton citizens. and felicitations to Mamma Santini, her sons eryone who comes to her for good food and Piero and Carlo, her 1O grandchildren and 7 tender care, Rocchina has become Mamma great-grandchildren, on this milestone of Santini to all who know her. SALUTING RICHMOND COUNTY'S achievement in testimony to her standards of Mr. Speaker it is indeed appropriate that we TRICENTENNIAL excellence in our American way of life. reflect on the deeds and achievements of our Mr. Speaker, the pleasure of great personal people who have contributed to the quality of HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN dedication and always working to the peak of life here in America. I am sure that there is OF VIRGINIA one's ability with sincerity of purpose and de­ much to be said for the friendship and good­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES termination to fulfill a life's dream, that is the will that Rocchina Santini has so willingly and success of the opportunity of America, and the abundantly given over the years that means Thursday, April 30, 1992 mark of distinction in our society of the self­ so much to the lives of many, many people. Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to sa­ made person. The aspirations and success of As we join together in celebration of this won­ lute the 300th anniversary of the creation of Rocchina Santini in the mainstream of Ameri­ derful lady, Rocchina Santini, and her accom­ Richmond County, located in the First District ca's restaurant industry does, indeed, portray plishments, I salute her the 1992 Italian Trib­ of Virginia. A charming coastal farming com- a great America success story. une News' Mother of the Year. 10028 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 HAM OPERATOR LAYTON RUSE Mr. Speaker, I commend Layton Ruse for THE RODNEY KING VERDICT-A PROVIDES VITAL LINK turning his hobby into a means of community MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE service. I wish W4VBQ many more years on HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN the air. HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY OF FLORIDA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, April 30, 1992 MS. MARGARET BROLLY LEONARD Thursday April 30, 1992 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would RECEIVES MADELEINE A. GARD­ NER SCHOLARSHIP AW ARD Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a like to recognize Layton Ruse for his devotion sense of sadness and outrage at the latest to helping people through the use of his ham demonstration of unequal justice which has radio. For three decades, Layton Ruse has HON. JAMF.s H. SCHEUER just come to us from Simi Valley. A predomi­ traveled the world from his radio console, OF NEW YORK nantly white jury issued a verdict that we have helping folks in trouble, and giving vital infor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forgotten was regularly issued by all white ju­ mation. He has kept communication alive Thursday, April 30, 1992 ries in the days of the Jim Crow South. That when natural and other disasters have sev­ such a verdict could have been handed down ered normal lines of communication. The Mr. SCHEUER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to in 1992 in southern California reminds us that Miami Herald profiled his work in the follow ar­ share with the Congress my sincere pleasure racism is alive and all too well in our society. ticle: at the selection of Ms. Margaret Brolly Leon­ A jury's fear and hatred of blacks has led You can tell where Layton Ruse lives. His ard to receive this year's Madeleine A. Gard~ them to accept the most outrageous claims of is the house with the 60-foot-tall antennas ner Scholarship Award of the Long Island the defense. They believed that the victim, reaching to the sky to touch the world. Center for Business and Professional Women. He has good friends he has never met, and Rodney King, deserved what had happened to yet at times the world beats a path to his The award will be presented on May 7 at him because he, and not his attackers, had it door. the center's 13th annual awards dinner. in his power to stop the beating at any time he Ruse 71, has been a ham radio operator for The award is used to defray the costs of a wanted. more than 30 years. Through his call letters, year of study at a higher education institution. Mr. Speaker, George Orwells 1984 is here W4VBQ, he has talked to other hams-he Ms. Leonard will be entering Adelphi's Nursing in 1992. Just replace newspeak with new sight won't hazard a guess as to how many-in Doctoral Program in September. in which we are told that what we have seen hundreds of countries, including Russia, Fin­ land, Africa, Burman and China. Mr. Speaker, Margaret Leonard is the em­ is not reality when it is contradicted by the "You make a lot of friends, but you nearly bodiment of American spirit and determination. word of the police. The truth is turned upside never get to meet or see them," he says. Ms. Leonard returned to school in 1980 to down when a black man's evidence in court In the specially built garage room at his study nursing part time while continuing · to counts for nothing on the .scales of justice West Miami home, Ruse has power supplies, work full time as a licensed real estate broker. when weighed against the denials of white antenna controls, a phone patch control and Her husband, Ron, and her wonderful chil­ cops. a transceiver for transmitting and receiving dren, Denise and Billy, gave her the support Since we can not get justice in Simi Valley, calls. As a ham, a licensed operator of an ama­ she needed to make her dream of becoming I have called upon the Attorney General of the teur radio station, he sometimes spends up a nurse a reality. United States to accelerate the Justice Depart­ to four hours a day scanning the radio bands A magna cum laude graduate from Adelphi ment's investigation in order to bring swift an<1 designated for hams by the Federal Commu­ University's School of Nursing's accelerated effective prosecution in the Federal courts nications Commission. baccalaureate/master's degree program, Ms. against the law officers who so outrageously "It's something that just grows on you," Leonard is a member of the nursing honor so­ violated the civil rights of Rodney King. said Ruse, who worked for the Dictaphone ciety, Sigma Theta Tau International, and has Mr. Speaker, we cannot afford to let this sit­ company for 33 years until he retired at 65. He gets the most satisfaction as amateur received several awards for her leadership uation fester. The national government must radio coordinator for the National Hurricane ability. She serves on a number of committees show now its moral outrage at this terrible Center in Coral Gables, He's in charge of 18 of the New York State Nurse's Association miscarriage of justice. We cannot be effective hams who work in shifts and relay informa­ [NYSNA] and is one of NYSNA's first leader­ champions of democracy abroad if we tolerate tion to weather forecasters when hurricanes ship fellows. In addition, Ms. Leonard proudly this kind of undemocratic, racist administration threaten within 300 miles of a land mass. coproduces and cohosts a radio program, of justice at home. They pick up weather information from is­ "Nursing News for the Community." WASHINGTON', DC, April 30, 1992. lands, ships and planes. "Many areas, especially islands, have no It is certainly good to know that a woman as Hon. WILLIAM P. BARR, other way of communicating or learning of talented as Margaret Leonard wants to use Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, hurricanes except through hams," said Ruse, her time and energy to care for the health of Washington, DC. who has worked with the center for 12 years. our Nation's people. Nurses are a critical na­ DEAR ATTORNEY GENERAL BARR: I am writ­ Vivian Jorge, administrative officer at the tional resource, and I am sure that she is very ing to express my dire concern about the de­ center, said the hams were a big help when cision in the Rodney King case in California. valuable to the nursing profession. I know my In view of such strong evidence of out­ communications were cut. colleagues join me in saluting her, not just for "They get through, and they'll have infor­ rageous police behavior, I find it impossible mation before anybody else," she said. receiving this prestigious award, but also for to believe that such behavior will go "They definitely perform a valuable serv­ the selfless plans she has for her education. unpunished. ice." For all of Margaret Leonard's hard work, dedi­ I am, therefore, writing to ask you to in­ One of Ruse's most trying times came dur­ cation to her family and her future, she de­ tervene on the grounds that Mr. King's civil ing three weeks in September 1965, when an serves not only our congratulations, but our rights were violated. Because of the explo­ army general in the Dominican Republic re­ respect as well. sive nature of this case, I urge you to inter­ vene right away. It is important for the pub­ belled against the government. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to congratu­ "There was rioting, our government lost lic to know that the U.S. Department of Jus­ late the Long Island Center for Business and contact with officials and it relied on ama­ tice is concerned about the civil rights of all teur radio operators for communications," Professional Women for this and their many Americans-especially when they are unable said Ruse. other community services. They work tirelessly to find relief in our criminal court system His wife, Virginia Mae, his XYL-ex-young to make Long Island a better place to live and with such clear evidence of wrongdoing. lady in ham parlance-is supportive. work. Special congratulations must go to the If you have any questions, please call me "A lot of wives don't like it," says Ruse's scholarship committee. They had an extraor­ or have your staff call my Staff Counsel, E. wife of 50 years. "But it keeps him out of dinarily difficult task, but have made an excel­ Faye Williams at 2021225-1612. Sincerely, trouble." lent choice. And it gets other people out of trouble, MERVYN M. DYMALLY too. It is an honor and a privilege to join Mar­ Chairman. Subcommittee on Judiciary and "You help a lot of people," Ruse said, "and garet Leonard's family, friends, and colleagues Education, Committee on District of Co­ probably save a lot of lives in saluting her on this special occasion. lumbia. April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10029 CBC BLASTS Los ANGELES JURY VERDICT IN TRIBUTE TO FATHER PAUL ministry to teenagers who now comprise a KING CASE-OUTRAGED AT TRAVESTY OF MARSZALEK majority of its congregation. This story was re­ JUSTICE cently recounted in the Miami Herald as an WASHINGTON, DC.-The Chairman of the HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI example of faith and renewal. That article fol­ twenty-six member Congressional Black OF ILLINOIS lows: Caucus, responded with anger and outrage on behalf of the Caucus on learning of the ac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NEW CHURCH ATTRACTS TEEN MEMBERS quittal of the officers charged in the beating Thursday, April 30, 1992 (By Karla I. Guadamuz) of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King. Call­ An abandoned movie theater in Hialeah ing the action a travesty of justice and a Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me has been transformed into a church that is blot on the American jurisprudential system, great pleasure to bring to the attention of my attracting teenagers from throughout North­ Brooklyn Congressman Ed Towns assailed colleagues an · outstanding individual, Father west Dade. the decision as a callous disregard for justice Paul B. Marszalek, the pastor of St. Jane de After holding church services in over­ and a failure to protect even the most basic Chantal Church in Chicago. He will be cele­ crowded buildings and tents. Oscar Aguero human rights. Speaking from the nation's brating his 40th year of priesthood this Sun­ began searching for a permanent home for capital, Towns said: "This is an abomina­ day, May 3, 1992. his church, named Jesucristo El tion-we have sent a message to the world There have been few who have given such Todopoderoso (Jesus Christ the All Power­ that America will allow the total ful). abridgement of the freedoms upon which she extraordinary service to the church and com­ Four years ago, Aguero and his wife, was founded-and the exacting of prejudice munity as Father Marszalek. He began his vo­ Estela, set their sights on the 30-year-old and racism in their most violent and viru­ cation by attending Five Holy Martyrs and Wometco theater at 463 Hialeah Dr. " I fell in lent forms. This is a sad day for California­ Quigley Preparatory Seminary. In 1945, he en­ love with the building and knew we could for America-and for people of conscience tered St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in turn it into a beautiful church," said throughout the world. Apparently, for Afri­ Mundelein, where he was ordained by the late Aguero, the church's pastor. can Americans, a bloody assault captured on Samuel Cardinal Stritch in 1952. After serving The work wasn't easy. Parts of the build­ film does not violate this nation's standard at the Transfiguration and Assumption Church­ ing had been burned and the sticky, black of justice". He continued: "I am today re­ floor needed to be replaced. The dark walls questing, on behalf of the Congressional es, Father Marszalek was appointed to the and dim lights made the task seem endless. Black Caucus, the commencing of an imme­ faculty of the Quigley Seminary South and With an assist from church members, the diate investigation by the Civil Rights Divi­ took up residence at Immaculate Conception Agueros painted the walls with a rainbow of sion of the Department of Justice of the vio­ Church in South Chicago. Father Marszalek colors and put bright rugs on the floor. lation of federal civil rights laws in this furthered his education earning a master of Wooden chairs replaced the old ones and the case." arts degree in classical languages from the dim lights disappeared. University of Notre Dame. He resided at St. Since then, the church has grown from 50 Cyril and Methodius Church in Back of the members to more than 1,000-the majority teenagers. Pictures of church members and Yards for 13 years while teaching Latin, TRIBUTE TO MACOMB COUNTY local school children hang outside the Greek, Polish, and religion at Quigley South. church in the old movie display cabinet. COUNCIL VETERANS OF FOREIGN In 1978, Father Marszalek was appointed Miami Beach residents Cesar and Mabel WARS pastor of St. Jane de Chantal. As a dedicated Dijkstra heard Aguero on a local radio sta­ leader at St. Jane, he established the parish's tion and have been going to church ever St. Vincent de Paul Society and senior citizen since. HON. DAVID E. BONIOR organization and upgraded the building with Roberto Badillo drives from Homestead OF MICHIGAN the installation of air conditioning. Father every Sunday to attend services. " There are many churches in Homestead, but I feel com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marszalek's initiative continues today as he is fortable here.'' he said. involved in setting up a parish pastoral council The church plans to host various activities Thursday, April 30, 1992 for the church. for the community. Father Marszalek is compassionate and en­ " This is home," Aguero said. " I only hope Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, May couraging to all. His commitment to the church to continue serving the community and help­ 1, marks a very proud day for all Veterans of and his community is impressive and deserv­ ing those that are looking for a church like Foreign Wars who reside in Michigan's 12th ing of special recognition and honor. I am sure ours." Congressional District, in Michigan and the that my colleagues will join me in expressing Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to commend the United States. On this occasion, the Macomb congratulations to Father Marszalek for his Pastor Aguero, his wife Estela and all mem­ County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars will many years of selfless dedication, loyalty, and bers of Jesucristo El T odopoderoso for their be observing Loyalty Day with its annual pa­ priceless contributions to his community. I inspiring story of faith and dedication. Theirs is rade. wish him the best of luck in years to come. a story of renewal, of people as well as build­ The Loyalty Day Parade is in recognition of ings, that stands as a model to others. our troops' patriotism and bravery that has preserved American freedom and democracy PASTOR AGUERO TRANSFORMS worldwide. OLD THEATER INTO NEW CHURCH HONORING AUSTIN & BELL FU­ NERAL HOME, ONE OF TEN­ The Macomb County Council Veterans of NESSEE'S OLDEST COMMERCIAL Foreign Wars for many years has held a pa­ HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN ESTABLISHMENTS rade in varying locations throughout Macomb OF FLORIDA County in recognition of this patriotic holiday. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB CLEMENT This year Loyalty Day will serve as a prel­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 ude to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Re­ OF TENNESSEE Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gion 5 POW/MIA Conference to be held May like to recognize the efforts of Pastor Oscar 2 in the 12th Congressional District. As long Aguero in transforming an old movie ·house, Thursday, April 30 , 1992 as there is a possibility any one of our soldiers via faith and hard work, into a house of wor­ Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased is still alive we must do all we can to find ship. Pastor Aguero along with his wife, to recognize today a landmark business in the them. Estela, looked at the charred, blackened and history of Tennessee. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I believe that Loy­ rundown building and saw the church that lay Before our Nation would add Texas as a alty Day has helped to instill in our children a under the debris. Four years of work and pray­ State, and while Andrew Jackson was still a feeling of pride in our country. On this special er have given the now thriving church a per­ national figure, Marion Henry started a busi­ day, I ask that my colleagues join me in pay­ manent home. Jesucristo El Todopoderoso ness which would become Austin & Bell Fu­ ing tribute to our POW/MIA's, veterans of all (Jesus Christ the All Powerful) has grown over neral Home. It remains a family business 150 wars and the patriotic citizens of our commu­ years of struggle from 50 members to over years later, and is the oldest family funeral . nity. 1,000. This church has demonstrated a strong home in Tennessee . 10030 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 Mr. Henry came to the funeral business in would require the Chief Executive and Con­ by the men and women who wear the uniform the Turnersville community in 1842 as a side­ gress· to be more accountable for how tax­ so proudly. It was in this very spirit that line to his regular trade as a cabinet maker. In payer dollars are spent. George J. Lister upheld the finest traditions of those days, in addition to building furniture, The line-item veto is an attack on the kind the Belleville Police Department. cabinet shops made caskets and buried the of pork barrell spending that routinely takes George J. Lister joined the Belleville Police dead. Mr. Henry later relocated to the county place in the darkened eleventh hour of the ap­ Department in November 1952. He worked his seat of Springfield, TN and his business flour­ propriations process. Properly exercised, it way up through the ranks and was appointed ished. cuts frivolous spending and puts the executive chief in 1981. He is also a former past presi­ He was eventually succeeded by his two and legislative branches of government on dent of the Essex County Police Chief Asso­ sons, Joe and W.T. Henry, and the company record about specific expenditures called into ciation. became widely known for its professional serv­ question. The good people of Belleville, which lies in ice and stylish livery equipment. Pork barrell spending isn't the sole culprit the heart of my Eighth Congressional District, Theirs was one of the few firms to operate for our massive Federal budget deficit, but it is will truly miss the outstanding contributions with two hearses and two fine teams of an expensive drain on our country's long-term that George J. Lister has made to their com­ horses, one black and one white. One hearse financial vitality. munity. Through his leadership and guidance, had metal wheels for rough rural roads and House Joint Resolution 472 is slightly dif­ the citizens of Belleville were assured of a the other had rubber wheels to accommodate ferent from other line-item veto plans currently strong public safety program. the smoother paved streets of town. under consideration in Congress. It would Mr. Speaker, it is indeed appropriate that we When the firm was 100 years old in 1942, allow the President's line-item rescissions to reflect on the deeds and achievements of it merged with another established business, be overridden with a three-fifths majority vote George J. Lister, who has contributed so Austin and James Funeral Home, and the of the House and Senate, as opposed to the much to the quality of life of his fellow citizens. partnership relocated to a lovely 19th century two-thirds majority necessary to override other It gives me great pleasure in joining you to dwelling in Springfield, which remains its cur­ vetoes. honor this great American for his august serv­ rent location. Under such a system, it would be easier to ice to the town of Belleville. Many renovations over the last 50 years override a veto of an appropriations item, but have transformed Austin & Bell into one of the not so easy that an override would be com­ most modern and comfortable facilities of its monplace. A President would line out spend­ FIFTY YEARS OF MEMORIES FOR kind in the State. It currently is comprised of ing considered the most dubious; Congress BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY 29,000 square feet of operating space and is could override those line-item decisions, but fully handicapped-accessible. every member would be on record about sup­ HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN In spite of the many modern touches, Austin porting or opposing itemized spending. OF FLORIDA & Bell still maintains its links to the past The line-item veto is an idea worthy of seri­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through such touches as maintaining the 100- ous consideration and would be another step Thursday, April 30, 1992 year-old coach lights at the entrance which toward fiscal responsibility. I urge my col­ were originally mounted on the Henry & Bell leagues to support House Joint Resolution Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would horse-drawn hearse. 472. like to recognize the faculty and students of Today, the firm is operated by Susie Austin, Biscayne Elementary, past and present, on widow of Tom Austin, and her son Tommy, the occasion of their school's golden anniver­ Carney Bell, and his son, Robert Henry "Bob" TRIBUTE TO GEORGE J. LISTER sary. Now led by principal Carlos Fernandez, Bell, the great-great grandson of Marion ON HIS RETIREMENT AS CHIEF Biscayne Elementary has seen dynamic Henry. Their staff consists of eight funeral di­ OF THE BELLEVILLE POLICE DE­ change in the community it serves. This his­ rectors and several clerical workers and as­ PARTMENT tory was recounted by the Miami Herald in the sistants. Four of the funeral directors are li­ following article: censed embalmers. HON. ROBERT A. ROE ANNIVERSARY BRINGS STUDENTS, TEACHERS In spite of the many progressive changes in·· OF NEW JERSEY BACK TO SCHOOL stituted over the years, Austin & Bell Funeral IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (By Aaron S. Rubin) Home is still operated by people who believe Thursday, April 30, 1992 Former students and educators returned to in the time-honored values of their ancestors Biscayne Elementary School on Thursday to who first established the traditions of dignified, Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 8, celebrate the school's 50th anniversary and caring service and personal attention. These 1992 the friends of George J. Lister will host break ground on a new wing of classrooms. traditions have become the hallmarks of this a gala affair in his honor at the Chandelier Mirroring the Miami Beach population, great company. Restaurant in Belleville, NJ. This tribute will Biscayne has changed in 50 years: From once Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute this his­ mark the occasion of his retirement as chief of teaching mainly Jewish students and sea­ the Belleville Police Department after serving sonal visitors, it now serves a predominantly toric firm that has for so long occupied a re­ Hispanic, less affluent student body. spected place in our community. 11 years in that capacity and almost 40 years The school, 800 77th St., offers English with the department. classes for speakers of other languages. It Chief Lister fulfilled a childhood dream in houses four pre-kindergarten programs, in­ INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE JOINT pursuing a career in law enforcement. He fol­ cluding two Head Start portable classrooms, RESOLUTION 472, GRANTING THE lowed in the rich tradition established by his Principal Carlos Fernandez said. And in the PRESIDENT LINE-ITEM VETO AU­ grandfather, Officer James Dunn and his past several years, Biscayne has grown from THORITY uncle, Detective Thomas Dunn, who both less than 1,000 students to almost 1,200. served with distinction in the Belleville Police Ethel Stratton, a teacher who retired in SPEECH OF 1989 after 42 years at Biscayne, had perhaps Department. He was inspired to this noble the best perspective. HON. CALVIN DOOLEY calling through their achievements as will as "I saw it grow from a very small school," OF CALIFORNIA those of his boyhood neighbor, former Belle­ she said, remembering periods when Bis­ ville Police Chief Michael Flynn. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cayne rented space in a neighboring syna­ Mr. Speaker, a career in law enforcement is gogue to accommodate students. "Now it has Thursday, April 30, 1992 extremely rewarding, involving so much more expanded beyond anything in the past." Mr. DOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I have in­ than protecting the citizenry and upholding law A $1. 7 million construction project will troduced House Joint Resolution 472, which and order. It is the policeman who is literally redo school offices and add five new class­ rooms, a lounge and work room for teachers. proposes an amendment to the Constitution of always on duty, anxious to lend assistance But the construction won't take away from the United States to grant the President line­ whenever that may be necessary. Helping a the character of the existing school, one offi­ item veto authority. motorist with a flat tire, a senior citizen cross­ cial promised. Allowing the President to line out unneces­ ing the street, or a child who cannot find their "There's a real tradition about Biscayne sary expenditures from the Federal budget parent are just some of the services provided Elementary," said Marvin Weiner, super- April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10031 intendent of the school system's second re­ The Tuskegee Flyers or Lonely Eagles, as business world. The Long Island Center for gion, which includes Miami Beach. " It is they called themselves, became a respected Business and Professional Women provides a still a beautiful building, and that will never group of fighter pilots, proving to the world that much-needed resource for these aspiring en­ change." blacks could fly in combat with the best of pi­ trepreneurs. On May 7, this group is holding On Thursday, students buried a time cap­ sule and sang and danced for alumni, former lots from any nation. They began as the 99th its 13th Annual Achievers' Awards dinner hon­ teachers and the past principal. The students Pursuit Squadron and later became the 99th oring seven outstanding citizens from Long Is­ then crammed into the auditorium, draped Fighter Squadron. land. I would like to pay tribute to these in blue and yellow streamers and banners, to As an original member of the 99th Pursuit women, and to the center itself. celebrate the anniversary. Squadron, Lieutenant Colonel Jamison flew The 1992 honorees have displayed distinc­ Former teachers recalled the school's past combat missions over North Africa and Italy tion in a variety of fields. The award for excel­ glories. Prominent in their memories was a during World War II. I am proud to report that lence in business goes to Robin Cohen, a six-year period in the 1970s when Biscayne as the bomber escort group that protected senior vice president and division head in sttidents led Dade County in math test scores. American bombers on their missions deep into charge of real estate lending at EAB. In edu­ Former Principal Harriet Glick gave stu­ Europe, the 99th Squadron never lost a bomtr cation, Patricia Hill Williams in honored for her dents two homework assignments. er to enemy fighters. It was the 99th Pursuit work as an educational administrator at the The first: " Grow up to be wonderful, Squadron that also helped to pave the way for State University of New York, College of Tech­ healthy, happy productive citizens.". other black Air Corps units, including fighter, nology at Farmingdale. Joan Gittleson, who The second: Call the school in 48 years and bomber and composite squadrons and groups. manages her own financial planning firm, Joan leave a phone number so aqministrators can During his distinguished military career, Gittelson Consultants, is cited as entrepreneur be in touch about plans for a lOOth anniver­ Jamison not only helped to dispel the myth of the year. In medicine, the honoree is Cath­ sary celebration. " When you're here, give those of us who that African-Americans were not qualified to fly leen L. Raggio for her work as the head of the aren't here a thought," Glick said. military aircraft, but he assisted in the integra­ pediatric orthopaedic spine section at Long Is­ Students said they liked the 50th anniver­ tion of Air Force bases around the country. He land Jewish Medical Center. In law, Beryl San sary celebration. served his country with distinction and is the Blauston is honored, a tenured law professor "You can hear the history about the recipient of numerous awards and honors for at the City University of New York [CUNY] school. All the old teachers from past his­ his military accomplishments. Law School at Queens College. The award for tory-the '60s-came," said fifth-grader Car­ Following his military career, Lieutenant Col. community service excellence goes to Suzy los Aguilera, 11. Classmate Oscar Castaneda, 10, also en­ Jamison returned to the Cleveland community. Dalton Sonenberg, the executive director of joyed learning about the school's early days. He continued his career in public service with the Long Island Community Foundation. " It's nice," he said. "We get to see the the Social Security Administration, retiring in These honorees reflect the increasing num­ teachers who taught here then." 1986 as manager of the University Circle Of­ bers of women who have earned distinction in Stratton, the retired teacher, said she sa­ fice. the professional world. Unfortunately, women vored her time at Biscayne. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Phyllis Jamison traveled still encounter obstacles which can hinder their "It was fun," she said. "It kept me young." with her husband on all noncombat military as­ professional development, particularly at the Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Principal signments through the United States and the management level. The Long Island Center for Fernandez and his school for 50 years of World. She played an active role in the Officer Business and Professional Women is impor­ service to the community and join with former Wives Club and often, as the wife of the sen­ tant because it helps women break through Principal Harriet Glick in looking forward to the ior black officer, she helped other African­ these barriers. We should congratulate the next 50 years. American wives adjust to military life. center, and these distinguished women, for a Mrs. Jamison also enjoyed a career as a job well done. teacher and successfully earned her master's SALUTING CLARENCE AND PHYL­ degree. During his career, she held teaching LIS JAMISON ON THE OCCASION positions in Massachusetts and Michigan. She BOLD LOUISVILLE OF THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING also served as a junior high school teacher ANNIVERSARY and guidance counselor in the Cleveland Putr HON. ROMANO L. MAUOLI lie schools for nearly 20 years. OF KENTUCKY HON. LOUIS srom Both Lieutenant Colonel Jamison and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO wife have been strong and positive role mod­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES els for their family. They are proud parents of two children, Michal J. Offutt of El Cerrito, CA, Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the Thursday, April 30, 1992 and Clarence Jamison, Jr., of Wilmington, DE. attention of our colleagues an editorial from Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to They are also the proud grandparents of four the Christian Science Monitor which details recognize two notable members of the Cleve­ children. how Louisville and Jefferson County are ad­ land community, Lt. Col. Clarence C. Jamison Mr. Speaker, I am proud of my association dressing two of the Nation's toughest social (retired) and Mrs. Phyllis Jamison, who are with the Jamison family. I take this opportunity and economic issues: school desegregation celebrating their golden wedding anniversary to extend my best wishes to Lt. Col. and Mrs. and economic development. on April 30, 1992. On Saturday, May 2, 1992, Clarence Jamison as they mark their golden Under the leadership of Louisville Mayor family and friends will gather at Vernon's on wedding anniversary. They have much to cele­ Jerry Abramson, and Jefferson County Judge Shaker Square in Cleveland for a grand re­ brate and I wish them a lifetime of continued Dave Armstrong, Louisville and Jefferson ception highlighting this momentous occasion. happiness and success. County have used the Federal Urban Enter­ I am proud to salute Lt. Col. and Mrs. Clar­ prise Zone Tax Credit to draw industry to Jef­ ence Jamison as they begin this special anni­ ferson County. I believe that the Urban Enter­ versary celebration. They have shared a life­ THE LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR prise Zone Tax Credit is a very worthwhile time of experiences together and I am proud BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL proposal and hope that it will be passed, ei­ to note for my colleagues today some of those WOMEN HONORS SEVEN OUT­ ther on its own, or as part of another tax pack­ experiences. STANDING CITIZENS age, during this Congress. Mr. Speaker, it was in January 1941 that the [From the Christian Science Monitor, Apr. 7, War Department announced the formation of HON. JAMES H. SCHEUER 1992] the 99th Pursuit Squadron, a black flying unit, OF NEW YORK BOLD LOUISVILLE to be trained at Tuskegee, AL. Lt. Col. Clar­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Like many other American cities, Louis­ ence Jamison, who was reared in the Cleve­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 ville, Ky., has been grappling with two of the land area, completed his flight training at nation's most perplexing challenges: school Tuskeegee Airfield and became one of the Mr. SCHEUER. Mr. Speaker, there is an or­ desegregation and economic decline. first African-American pilots to be commis­ ganization in my district of Nassau County, Though their basic problems are much sioned in the Army Air Corps. NY, which is opening doors for women in the alike, few other cities appear to have en- 10032 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 joyed the degree of success achieved by the We , the Holocaust generation, share our Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to in­ Kentucky metropolis. trauma, not to divide, but to unite. We re­ troduce to you, the great poet, Czeslaw Neal Pierce, veteran chronicler of Ameri­ mind the world of the human capacity for Milosz. ca's cities and states, calls it "a thought­ evil, not to dwell on darkness, but to ener­ provoking model for cities and regions whose gize the struggle to overcome it. leaders feel as if they've slipped their moor- We are grateful that many people have AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ings and lost control * * *." . joined with us in this promise never to for­ ACT, IT'S THE LAW Consider school desegregation and its noto­ get; the promise to remember the millions rious companion, busing: More than a decade who were murdered out of senseless hatred. after a federal court order merged the most­ And to remember them as individuals- each HON. LINDSAY THOMAS ly white Jefferson County school system with a name, a mind, and a sacred soul. The OF GEORGIA with Louisville's majority-black city most recent expression of this commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to remember was in Argentina, and to the schools, the county is embarking on a new Thursday, April 30 , 1992 venture aimed at deemphasizing busing of el­ people of Argentina and their President, we ementary school children but maintaining a say thank you with all our hearts. Mr. THOMAS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, as policy of having no school with less than 15 As we meet here in this great Hall today, all of my colleagues know, we are blessed in percent or more than 50 percent black stu­ we survivors recall the world as it was fifty years ago, in 1942. It was the year when the this institution with a cadre of hard-working, dents. underpaid staff assistants who we lean upon One apparent reason for optimism on the Wannsee Conference was cr..lled to coordinate part of Superintendent Donald Ingwerson the elimination of all the Jews of Europe­ and depend upon. They do much of the work and his staff is that, in the last decade, some the " final solution." It was the year when in the trenches of public service, while we get millions were murdered in the killing cen­ 16,000 black families have moved to the sub­ most of the credit. ters of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Treblinka, Recently, when I was unable to accept the urbs, an unprecedented migration. Madjanek, Belzec, Sobibor-and in so many Dr. Ingwerson has been named 1992 Super­ invitation of an important group in Savannah others. It was the year when the Jewish chil­ intendent of the Year by the American Asso­ dren of Lodz were gassed and murdered at because of the congressional sessions, I ciation of School Administrators. Chelmno. And it was the year when the free asked my legislative counsel, Mr. Percy Wil­ Another key facet of the Louisville-Jeffer­ world received irrefutable evidence of the ex­ liams, to go in my stead. The sponsors of the son County success story is imaginative use termination program-and did nothing to event were the National Federation of the of the Federal Urban Enterprise Zone pro­ stop it. gram to help revitalize the county's indus­ Blind, the Savannah Association for the Blind, We remember that the murderers were the City of Savannah, and the Living Inde­ trial sector. It has been charged that federal small in number; the victims, many, many requirements were violated by going outside more; but the bystanders were the largest pendently is For Everyone Organization. the inner city. But admirers say it is innova­ group of all. They saw, and did not act; they At my request, Percy authored remarks of tive-and it works. witnessed, and did not protest. The cost of his own choosing on the subject, "Americans The story is not over, and no one is claim­ such silence, such indifference, is beyond with Disabilities Act, It's the Law." ing that the Louisville-Jefferson County measure. Because of the power of Percy's message, area has solved all its social and economic If the greatest weapon in the endless battle I strongly commend it to the attention of all of problems. But the combination of bold lead­ for human decency is vigilance, our greatest my colleagues in the House: ership and willingness to assay innovative ally is education. Today, a powerful docu­ initiatives can still result in success. mentation and educational center is rising REMARKS OF ATTORNEY PERCY WILLIAMS only a few blocks away. In 358 days, the I deeply appreciate the opportunity to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum speak with you. I believe that it is truly a DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE will open its doors to the public. As the rare and fortunate confluence of time and winds of change continue to sweep the world, circumstance that brings me before a hand­ let this institution stand, not only as a some audience such as this, on an auspicious HON. Bill GREEN warning beacon against the perils of hatred occasion like the one we are here to cele­ OF NEW YORK and prejudice, but also, as a brilliant light of brate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hope for humankind, a symbol of learning Thank you Judy Winters for talking with Thursday, April 30, 1992 and remembrance for all generations to me and allowing me to come speak with you. come. Thank you Lindsay Thomas for your willing­ Mr. GREEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I am Thank you. ness to unchain me from my desk and for let­ pleased to share the remarks of my friend, INTRODUCTION OF CZESLAW MILOSZ ting me come to this beautiful city. Benjamin Meed, chairman of the Days of Re­ It was a Sunday morning in the Spring of It's good to be back home. membrance and member of the U.S. Holo­ 1943. I stood with many others in Krasinski A wise teacher once told a story about a Square, on the "Aryan" side of Warsaw, only man that went to his neighbor at midnight. caust Memorial Council, at today's Days of His neighbor did not want to be roused from Remembrance national civic ceremony. In ad­ a few hundred feet from the wall of the Jew­ ish ghetto. I had just come out of church, a his bed, but because of the persistent knock­ dition to Mr. Meed's opening remarks, it is my requirement for my assumed identity. I ing the neighbor got up and answered the hope that you will appreciate his touching in­ watched a carousel in the Square turn round call. troductory comments to welcome poet and round, carrying riders who were laugh­ Another famous individual took up this Czeslaw Milosz. ing and singing along with the music. But story, and al though the story relates to my heart was breaking. For before my eyes, prayer, he related midnight to the times in REMARKS BY BENJAMIN MEED, CHAIRMAN, which we live. DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE the entire Warsaw ghetto was in flames. My friends, my comrades were being rounded up Midnight is the time in which everything Distinguished guests, once again we have loses its distinctiveness. There is no black come together in this Hall of Democracy to and murdered. The music blurred the sound of rifle shots and explosions, but nothing and white-only subtle shades of gray. remember; to stand together in tribute to It seems that in today's world, we are in a the memory of the 6 million Jews and mil­ could mask the smoke rising from burning buildings behind the ghetto wall. midnight existence. We have taken Ein­ lions of others who were murdered in the I thought I was alone in my sorrow. But stein's theory of relativity, and applied it to Holocaust; to recall the heroic ghetto fight­ there was another young man watching these our moral and social order. No right or ers and resisters; and to honor the liberators events, a young man who did not share my wrong, no sense of striving, no collective de­ and rescuers. heritage, but who did share my outrage and sire to do better. We meet at a time of great changes. From despair. As a result, when great aspirations are Johannesburg to Saint Petersburg, there is a Our eyes may have met on that day, or conceived, they are immediately subjected new sense of freedom. From Berlin to Vladi­ maybe not. Only by reading of poem many to a bottom-line analysis. And there it stops. vostok, the physical and psychological walls years later his presence in that place and at Our dreams are deferred and our ideas in­ dividing peoples have fallen. There is also that time was made known to me. timidated. hope for peace in the Middle East. Since those terrible days in Warsaw, the That is the key word here, " intimidation." But, if there is reason for optimism, there world has recognized this young man as a Intimidation was a reality that profoundly is also reason for deep concern. Blind nation­ gifted author and champion of the human influenced my life. alism, antisemitism, and new forms of Na­ spirit. In 1980, he received the Nobel Prize in I grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina. zism are gathering forces across Europe, and Literature. My parents were college teachers at South even here in the United States. It is more And, today, in our beloved new homeland, Carolina State, at that time the only state­ critical than ever to remember the Holo­ the United States, our lives at last have supported African-American institution in caust and to draw upon its vital lessons. touched directly. South Carolina. April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10033 The college was doing well in the early Dr. King knew it. And the cost was not too commitment, and vision to the college, and in 1960's, in part, because of the State's desire high. The students at South Carolina State doing so inspired thousands of individuals to to enforce its separate but equal policy. knew it, and the cost was not too high. pursue academic excellence and to commit About that time, there were a number of If Frederick Douglas were here, he would themselves to achieve their full potential. black students that wanted to go to law be amazed. I would turn to him and tell him, school. The only law school in the State was "We got the ADA, and not a shot was fired." At a time when there is so much talk about at University of South Carolina. Lastly, let me say that it has been a de­ our Nation's crisis in education, people like Eager to keep blacks out of the University, light to work with Congressman Thomas. Sister Dorothy Ann give us reason for hope. the State legislature created a law school at Those of you who don't know him, you are She is, indeed, a leader in the development of South Carolina State. That's called intimi­ missing out. sound educational policies for our Nation. I dation. He will be stepping down at the end of the have been fortunate to have had the benefit of Frederick Douglas once said "Power makes year. So I don't say these things so that I her immense reservoir of knowledge as she no concession without demand." will get a job promotion next year. He won't The students were incensed at the treat­ be in Congress. has been a close and trusted advisor. Indeed, ment they were receiving. So they organized But I did want to close by giving you some her guidance has been instrumental in my pur­ a boycott, demanding the rights of access idea of the issues we will be working on in suit of a number of important initiatives they saw guaranteed in the Constitution. this final year. The key word is "informa­ through the House Education and Labor Com­ The city's businesses, though not under­ tion." mittee. standing the aspirations of a group shut out The first is H. Res. 272, a resolution to call But while we celebrate her 20 years as of mainstream society, understood a boy­ on the film industry to work to develop tech­ president of the College of New Rochelle, we cott. You see, this affected their bottom line. nology to make films accessible to the hear­ know that her leadership and dedication ex­ They demanded that state and local police ing impaired. forces do something about it. We will also be looking at President Bush's tend far beyond that campus. She has served About this time, several students went to a move to suspend the writing of all regula­ on the board of directors of the New Rochelle bowling alley next to campus. They were tions for 90 days, and we are keeping an eye Community Fund, the Ursuline School in New turned away because of their color. on Congressional action on the Equal Rem­ Rochelle, and the New Rochelle Hospital. Sis­ Students demonstrated, and the police edies Act of 1991, which would address the ter Dorothy Ann has become a national leader were sent in. My grandmother, Mrs. Harriet damages applicable against all those who in­ in the field of higher education, serving as a Stone, visiting from Savannah, noted to my tentionally discriminate against Americans. trustee of the Catholic University, a director of mother that we had "protection" ringing the As an attorney, I am particularly inter­ campus. ested in Barrier Awareness Day, a proclama­ the American Council on Education, and on Everyone in my household knew what that tion introduced by Congressman Taylor of the executive committee of the Teachers In­ meant. There was a difference between "pro­ North Carolina, and supported by one of the surance and Annuity Association of America. tectors" and "protection." The key word is largest legal fraternities. In addition, she has been the chairperson of intimidation. You may be aware of the Disabled Home­ the National Association of Independent Col­ Students continued demonstrating on the buyer's Help Act of 1992. Passage of this bill leges and Universities, and board member of grounds of the campus. A confrontation en­ would mean that totally disabled taxpayers sued, and the highway patrol opened fire. the National Conference of Christians and who have to move for medical reasons would Jews. Through all of these organizations, Sis­ This all happened in February, 1968. My have an exclusion from taxation on the gain brother and sister were in high school during that they realize on the sale of their homes. ter Dorothy Ann Kelly's expertise and skills this time. On the night that the shooting I mention these as information, because al­ have benefited many throughout our commu­ took place, my brother, Russell, had been in though the ADA represents a watershed, it is nity and this Nation. town with the high school choir. He made it not a plateau. It is not a "we have arrived I am pleased to have this opportunity to join home safely. Some others did not. bill." others in recognizing Sister Dorothy Ann for Three students were killed. Many others It is a skeletal framework. Only you can her commitment to improving education and to were wounded. At the hospital, doctors re­ make the dry bones of this bill live by moved bullets from injured students. It has serving our society at large. I know that she fleshing out your committment to ensuring has dedicated herself to our young people, been reported that some of them had bullets that the rights of all Americans take prece­ in the bottoms of their feet. dence in your understanding, in your busi­ working tirelessly to improve opportunities to They had been running away when they nesses, and in your lives. permit them to fulfill their potential. Our Nation were shot.· Thank you Judy Winters for having me faces critical decisions about our future and That summer, we moved to Savannah. I and may God bless you in all of your endeav­ our competitiveness in the years ahead, and got here just in time for busing. The key word is "integration." ors. we will need innovative, energetic leaders like In April of 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Sister Dorothy Ann Kelly to guide us. was shot. He had been trying to get people a Mr. Speaker, we salute Sister Dorothy Ann seat on the bus. Oh, it was okay to have SISTER DOROTHY ANN KELLY for the strength of her convictions and the folks on the bus, just keep them "separate HONORED FOR 20 YEARS OF wealth of her abilities. I know my colleagues but equal." SERVICE AT THE COLLEGE OF join me in thanking her for her two decades of After his death, the question was posed, NEW ROCHELLE service to the College of New Rochelle and "At what cost integration?" This time, the bottom line was being ex­ wishing her the best as she continues to serve amined not in dollars and cents, but in guns HON. NITA M. LOWEY the college and the community. and bullets, in assaults and assassinations, OF NEW YORK in life and death. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES If all integration meant was trading life THE SANTA MARIA AIRPORT for a seat on the bus, the cost was too high. Thursday, April 30, 1992 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELE­ But more was at stake. Inherent in the Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, BRATION fight for access, was the struggle for free­ rise today to pay tribute to an extraordinary dom. Freedom of association and the bill of educational leader. As president of the Col­ HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO rights do not have a price tag. The fight for lege of New Rochelle for 20 years, Sister access is the battle for what is truly Amer­ OF CALIFORNIA ican. Dorothy Ann Kelly has worked tirelessly for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That's what makes the ADA right. It is not the students of that fine institution and the Thursday, April 30, 1992 the "Act," the fact that this has become the community at large. law of the land. It is not the "Disability," I know I join many others in honoring this Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, today I the fact that those who seek access have al­ remarkable woman who began at the college rise in recognition of a facility in my congres­ ready overcome barrier after barrier to par­ as a student, receiving her bachelor's degree sional distriqt that has not only helped me in ticipate in the life we take for granted. It is in 1951. She received a master's degree from all my years of service to Santa Barbara the "American." It is American to open up your business so the Catholic University and a doctorate from County, but has been an important part of the that all can patronize it. It is American for Notre Dame University. Sister Dorothy Ann Santa Maria community for five decades. The the doors of economic opportunity to be Kelly has enriched the lives of the students Santa Maria airport will celebrate 50 years of opened to all people. It is American for folks who have been fortunate to attend the College service to the area on the weekend of May to be able to ride on the bus. of New Rochelle. She has brought dedication, 15-17. 10034 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 The airport's role over the years has been 1992 DISCLOSURE-Continued Value unique. It is, in a way, a focal point of the 20 ft. Manitou pontoon No . of boat & 35 hp Force out- community's mystique: globally accessible, yet Common and preferred stock Per share Value shares board motor (estmated) 5,200.00 purposefully small. In this time of rapid ------change, it serves as an historic anchor in this Genera l Mills, Inc .. 1,440 65 .2 5 93 ,960.00 Total miscellaneous 325,918.40 Ke llogg Co rp ...... 1,600 57 .63 92,200.00 family-based, American community. Dunn & Bradstreet, Inc .... 2,000 56 .13 112,250.00 5,359,102.61 The Santa Maria airport serves local busi­ Hall iburton Company 1,000 23 .00 23,000.00 Tot al assets ...... nesses by providing access for overnight mail Kimberly-Clark Corp ... 34,952 53.13 1,856 ,825 .00 Minnesota Mini ng & Manufactur- Liabilities: service; it aids health care facilities with rapid ing 500 88.75 44,375.00 Sovran Mortgage Com­ transport for both patients and medical sup­ Exxon Corp ...... 2,132 54.75 116,727.00 pany, Richmond, VA, plies; and it plays a key role in national de­ Amoco Corp ...... 1,162 42 .88 49,820.75 Eastman Kodak .. . 1,080 40 .63 43,875.00 on Alexandria, VA resi­ fense and law enforcement efforts in the area. Genera i Electric Co ...... 1,075 75.75 81 ,431.25 dence, loan No. 564377 175,282.66 There is no doubt about the importance of the General Motors Corp ...... 408 36 .63 14,943.00 airport to the surrounding community, and Merck & Co .. Inc ...... 5,213 147.13 766,962.63 Miscellaneous charge ac- Warner Lambert Co ...... 952 63.75 60 ,690.00 counts (estimated) ...... 2,000.00 Santa Maria plans a golden anniversary cele­ Sears Roebuck & Co .. . 200 44.88 8,975.00 Total liabilities ...... 177 ,282.66 bration to commemorate the occasion. Ogden Corp ...... 910 22.38 20,361.25 For 18 years now, I have been commuting International Business Machines, Net worth ...... Inc 418 83 .50 34 ,903 .00 5,181,819.95 almost weekly between the district and Wash­ Sandusky Voting Trust 26 123.00 3,198.00 ington, DC, keeping in touch with my constitu­ Monsanto Co rporat ion ...... 1,422 64 .50 91,719 .00 Statement of 1991 taxes ents' views. The Santa Maria airport has been E.1. DuPont de Nemours Corp . 450 47 .63 21 ,431.25 paid: Wisconsin Energy Corp 512 37 .00 18,944.00 a mainstay of my travel itinerary through the Federal income tax ...... 54,039.00 Abbott Laboratories, Inc ...... 1,800 61.00 109,800.00' Wisconsin income tax .. .. . 17,074.00 years, and I have always been pleased with Bank One Corp ...... 1,551 46.38 71 ,927 .63 Menomonee Falls, WI the service they provide. I urge my colleagues Unisys, Inc . Preferred .. .. 100 28 .13 2,812.50 Benton County Mining Company 333 property tax ...... 2,078.64 to join me in wishing a successful celebration Chenequa, WI property for the airport's first 50 years, with many more Total common and pre­ tax ...... 8,066.94 years of service to come. ferred stocks 3,899,504.60 Alexandria, VA property tax ...... : ...... 6,811.31 Life insurance polices Face Surrender I further declare that I am trustee of a trust established under the will of my late FINANCIAL STATEMENT Northwestern Mutual No . 4378000 ...... $12 ,000 .00 $22,451.85 Northwestern Mutual No. 4574061 30,000.00 53,598.62 father, Frank James Sensenbrenner, Sr., for HON. F. JAMFS SENSENBRENNER, JR. Massachusetts Mutual No. 4116575 10,000.00 4,777.61 the benefit of my sister, Margaret A. Sensen­ Massachusetts Mutual No. 4228344 . 100,000 .00 94,588.63 brenner, and of my two sons, F. James Sen­ OF WISCONSIN Old Line Life Ins. No. 5-1607059L .. 175,000 .00 17,968.20 senbrenner, Ill and Robert Alan Sensen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brenner. I am further the direct beneficiary Total life insurance policies ... 193,384.91 Thursday April 30, 1992 of two trusts, but have no control over the assets of either trusts. My wife, Cheryl War­ Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, Bank and savings and loan accounts Account No. Balance ren Sensenbrenner, and I are trustees of sep­ through the following statement, I am making arate trusts established for the benefit of our Bank One, Milwaukee, N.A., checking ac- my financial net worth as of March 31, 1992, count ...... 0046-2366 $2,718.96 sons and also are custodians of accounts es­ a matter of public record. I have filed similar Bank One, Milwaukee, N.A. , preferred sav- tablished for the benefit of each son under statements for each of the 13 preceding years ings ...... 4158-8070 31 ,035 .61 the uniform Gifts to Minors Act. Also, I am Bank One, Milwaukee , N.A., regular savings 497-525 675.73 neither an officer nor a director of any cor­ I have served in the Congress: Valley Bank, N.A., Hartland, WI, checking account ...... 03056664-06 1,455.35 poration organized under the laws of the · Assets-Real property: Valley Bank, N.A.. Hartland, WI, savings .. 03056544-11 560.86 State of Wisconsin or of any other state or Single family residence at 609 Burke & Herbert Bank, Alexandria , VA, foreign country. Ft. Williams Parkway, City checking account . 601-301-5 1,555.09 F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. of Alexandria, Virginia, at as­ Federated Bank, FSB, Butler, WI , IRA ac- Member of Congress. sessed valuation. (Assessed at counts ...... 36,636 .29 $619,400.00) Ratio of assessed Total bank and savings and loan to market value: 100 percent. accounts ..... 74,637 .89 STEELE REEDER HELPS SOUTH (Encumbered) ...... $619,400.00 FLORIDA'S INTERNATIONAL Condominium at N76 W14726 1992 disclosure North Point Drive, Village of COMMERCE Menomonee Falls, Waukesha Miscellaneous: Value County, Wisconsin, at asses­ Value HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN sor's estimated market value. 1985 Pontiac 6000 auto­ OF FLORIDA (Unencumbered) ...... 78,700.00 mobile-blue book re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Undivided 25/44ths interest in tail value ...... $2,976.00 single family residence at N52 Thursday, April 30, 1992 W32654 Maple Lane, Village of 1991 Buick Century auto­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would mobile-blue book re- Chenequa, Waukesha County, like to recognize Mr. Steele Reeder, president · Wisconsin, at 25/44ths of as­ tail value ...... 11,600.00 of Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders As­ sessor's estimated market Office furniture & equip­ sociation. In an increasingly integrated global value of $294,900 ...... ment (estimated) ...... 1,000.00 (Unencumbered) ...... 167,556,81 economy, the well-being and livelihoods are Furniture, clothing & dependent on the smooth and efficient transit Total real property ...... 865,656.81 personal property (esti- of goods across national boundaries. Mr. mated) ...... 125,000.00 Reeder's family has been helping international 1992 DISCLOSURE Stamp collection (esti- commerce into south Florida for over a half a mated) ...... 32,000.00 century. A recent article in International Busi­ Common and preferred stock No. of Per share Value shares Interest in Wisconsin re- ness Chronicle highlighted the scope and im­ tirement fund ...... 41,260.84 Firstar Corp . 338 $49.88 $16,857.75 portance of Mr. Reeder's work in an article en­ American Telephone & Telegraph 483 ,354 40.75 19,696.68 Deposits in Congres­ titled "Steele Reeder: Smoothing the way." American Information Tech- nologies ...... 155,144 56.50 8,765.64 sional Retirement The article reads as follows: Bell Atlantic Corp ...... 203,564 41.50 8,447 .91 Fund ...... 69,253.43 Steele Reeder, president of the Florida Bell South Corp 231,288 45.00 10,407.96 NYNEX, Inc ...... 106,592 71.13 7,581.36 Deposits in Federal Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association Pacific Telesis, Inc .. 148 38.13 5,642 .50 Thrift Savings Plan .... . 31,278.13 Inc., is faithful to his family's pioneering Southwest Bell, Inc . 159,079 57 .50 9,147 04 spirit. U.S. West, Inc ...... 211 ,121 34.13 7,204.50 Traveller's checks ...... 6,350.00 Tenneco Corp 689,576 38.88 26 ,807 .27 Long before this town awakened to its role Newell Corp ...... 838 45.13 37 ,814.75 as the gateway of the Americas, his father April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10035 founded a business that went beyond domes­ · Last year the company recorded close to $2 TRIBUTE TO THE CARE ASSUR­ tic interests. In 1940, Howard S. Reeder start­ million in sales. Customhouse brokerage ANCE SYSTEM FOR THE AGING ed a custom-brokerage service as an added charges are made on a fee basis, the amount AND HOMEBOUND service to his stevedoring company. His busi­ depending on the complexity of the trans­ ness, only the second of its kind in Miami, action and how many federal agencies are in­ was located in the building presently known volved in the inspection of the merchandise. HON. BUD CRAMER as the Freedom Tower. The Port of Miami Freight-forwarding services, which handle OF ALABAMA was just across the street. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When Steele started working in his fa­ the transportation in or out of the country, ther's company in 1962, his father had long are based on commission. Thursday, April 30, 1992 discarded the stevedoring business and was During the first quarter of fiscal year 1992, Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to totally focused on being a customhouse the company doubled the growth it experi­ pay a most deserving tribute to the Care As­ broker and international freight forwarder. enced during the same period last year, " We were possibly five employees, and I surance System for the Aging and Home­ Reeder says. " When you consider that our bound [CASA] of Huntsville, AL. was handling the outside work, which I sup­ growth rate has continued through the pose made me a messenger," says Steele CASA is a 1992 recipient of the President's years, even during the recession we are going Reeder, now the president of Howard S. Annual Points of Light Awards. This outstand­ through, you've got to attribute that to the Reeder, Inc. ing community service organization, truly rep­ The senior Reeder, who'd come to Miami in tremendous opportunities found in inter­ national trade in Florida. resents the spirit of volunteering and giving the early 1900s from Tennessee, died about that has made American communities and five years ago, some years after retiring and " International trade is what has kept Flor­ leaving Steele and his brother in charge of neighborhoods great. ida financially up in spite of the loss of Established in 1987, CASA has provided the company. PanAm, Southeast Bank and others," he " My father was a patient and understand­ volunteer assistance to thousands of home­ adds. " Florida would be crippled if you took ing individual, and I found it very easy to bound and elderly persons so that they could international trade out of our economy." learn the business," says Reeder. "The Cus­ live more independent lives and avoid pre­ toms Service at that point was very instruc­ Gilbert Lee Sandler, a partner with the mature institutionalization. Volunteers provide tive, and had the means and the time to an­ Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg law firm in transportation, shop for groceries, assist with swer questions I learned on the job." Miami says, "Steele has been at the fore­ household chores, and make minor home re­ Howard S. Reeder, Inc., is the most reputa­ front of identifying any impediment to the ble custom-brokerage business in south Flor­ pairs. flow of international trade in Florida He's During 1991, more than 3, 100 volunteers ida, says Alberto J. Marino president of managed to cure a lot of problems with Almar International, custom brokers and contributed 900,000 hours, providing over international freight forwarders, in Miami. imagination, hard work and a good sense of humor." 1,400,000 units of service to 4,655 people. Speaking of Reeder's involvement in the CASA is a vital community service that serves customs-brokers association. Marino says, For two consecutive years, Reeder has as a lifeline to many elderly citizens. " Steele is a very dedicated man to this in­ been president of the 250-member Florida The volunteers of this fine organization are dustry. Every time we have a problem with Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, U.S. Customs, he will bring it up with them to be commended. As CASA's congressional Inc., in Miami. As such he sits on an advi­ Representative, I am most proud of their ef­ and get it solved for the benefit of everyone sory group to the Florida International Af­ concerned. He gets things done." forts to help our elders in Huntsville and Madi­ Reeder's main business is handling entry fairs Commission, which decides which orga­ nizations should receive the annual budget son County. They are the pulse of our com­ documents for perishable goods shipped into munity. the United States from all over the world, funds. through ports and airports in Miami, Ft. He also serves on the Greater Miami Cham­ Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa and ber of Commerce International Cargo Com­ SALUTING ESSEX COUNTY'S Key West. mittee and the Dade County International TRICENTENNIAL The company also does considerable busi­ Affairs Commission, a county-level liaison ness handling entries for pleasure boats im­ with FIAC. ported into the United States. And this, HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN Reeder's favorite part of the business, takes The Florida Customs Brokers & For­ OF VIRGINIA him to ports all over the country. warders Association was founded in 1960 to " You have to physically go to where the deal more efficiently, as a group, with Cus­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boat is to make the entries. Dealing with a toms. " We can give Customs an insight into Thursday , April 30, 1992 man and his yacht is different from dealing the needs and demands of the public." Reed­ with his business. This is his toy and he Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, 300 years er says "and create more of a partnership be­ ago, the Colonial Assembly in Jamestown, VA, doesn't want any delay or problems," says tween government and the community." Reeder, who is himself an avid yachtsman. found it necessary to create smaller, and Tremendous values are involved in these D. Lynn Gordon, District Director, U.S. therefore more manageable, localities because entries through Customs. The $21 million Customs Service, Miami District, says Reed­ of the popularity and growth of the colony. To Destiny, made by Feadship in Holland, was er keeps on top of Customs regulations. "But this end, the assembly passed an act dividing the most expensive yacht Reeder has ever what's really important is that Steele is the Rappahannock County, located on the north­ handled. Among other famous boats he's major factor in developing a partnership be­ ern neck along the Rappahannock River, and helped bring in is Malcom Forbes' yacht The tween the Florida c,ui, ::;oms brokers and the established the county of Essex. As the rep­ Highlander. Customs Service in Miami. There's no reason resentative of this tranquil area, I am honored "There's a lot more to entering a yacht for us to be adversaries or to cause each than entering a load of shrimp," Reeder other problems. The greatest thing is that to recognize its tricentennial celebrations says. we have a truly supportive and genuine rela­ which are set to begin Saturday, May 2, 1992. Not that perishable goods require less at­ Located just 100 miles south of the Nation's tention. It's a 24-hour, seven day-a-week job. tionship by which we can resolve issues very quickly and effectively." Capital, Essex County is a symbol of the birth "We have people on duty around the clock," and growth of our great Nation. Originally fron­ Reeder says. " When the cargo comes by air, Less than 10-percent of the total imports tier land, the county's rich history began with it has to be released immediately because in the United States are handled by the im­ it's not frozen." porters themselves, Reeder says. The process explorations by Capt. John Smith, who visited Howard S. Reeder's main office is still near of clearing cargo through Customs has be­ the area and named it Rappahannock after the port, a few blocks away from its original come more complex and complicated as time the Indian worlds "rise and fall of the water." site. A second office is located at the Miami goes by, and now the environment has be­ Early Americans were able to take advan­ International Airport. come fully automated. tage of the area's rich resources and begin to Reeder still believes in keeping his com­ build a new nation. Today, Essex County con­ pany a family business, even though it's Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Steele Reeder tinues to provide opportunity and strong sense grown considerably and now hires about 30 for helping to build the economy of south Flor­ people. "We offer that personal service that's of community. Agriculture, water-related indus­ becoming unique in this day and age," Reed­ ida and the Nation and for bringing "* * * try and small-town habits remain the way of er says. " We think it's a successful formula imagination, hard work and a good sense of life, yet manufacturing and other industry play and we continue to grow." humor" to all that he does. a role in development. 59-059 0-96 Vo l. 138 (Pt. 7) 44 10036 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 Essex County's inhabitants maintain a INTRODUCTION OF THE JOB programs, and Federal student financial aid strong sense of history and dedication to the TRAINING 2000 ACT provided for vocational training programs. Pri­ area. Many families have lived there for gen­ vate industry councils, which already coordi­ erations. It is refreshing to know that places HON. STEVE GUNDERSON nate JTPA programs at the local level, would still exist where traditional values and neigh­ OF WISCONSIN play an expanded role under Job Training borly ideals remain an important· part of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2000, with the goal of ensuring that all voca­ ethic of the community. tional education and training providers meet Thursday, April 30, 1992 The long heritage of Essex County will be high standards of quality as well as local labor rightfully acknowledged and celebrated in a Mr. GUNDERSON.' Mr. Speaker, I am market needs. The legislation also provides for series of events planned to mark the 300th pleased to join with my distinguished col­ increased coordination between the various anniversary of its establishment. I am truly league from Pennsylvania, Mr. GOODLING, and vocational and job training programs at the proud to represent an area so rich in tradition with our distinguished minority leader, Mr. Federal and State levels through the establish­ and old-fashioned values. MICHEL, in introducing the Job Training 2000 ment of a Federal Vocational training Council, Act at the request of the President. There are and the establishment of State human re­ few more important issues before us today source investment councils in each State to THE JOB TRAINING 2000 ACT than determining the education and training oversee implementation of these programs. needs of our country. I commend President While I strongly support the principles un­ HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING Bush for taking the lead in putting together derlying the Job Training 2000 Act, I do have OF PENNSYLVANIA this innovative legislation that has the goal of serious concerns over certain provisions in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES revising our U.S. job training system to meet legislation, particularly those resulting in the the needs of the 21st century work force. I am fundamental restructuring of our existing post­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 honored that I have been asked to join with secondary vocational education system. These Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today my dis­ my colleagues in introducing this bill on his concerns do not erode my support for the core tinguished colleague from Illinois, Mr. MICHEL, behalf. of this legislation however, which takes bold my distinguished colleague from Wisconsin, Basically, there are fo·ur key principles which steps to establish a comprehensive job train­ Mr. GUNDERSON, and I, are introducing, by re­ underlie the Job Training 2000 Act. First, the ing system in the United States that will give quest, the Job Training 2000 Act, a bill pro­ proposal is designed to simplify and coordi­ our working men and women the opportunities posed by the administration for improving the nate services for individuals seeking voca­ they need to be successful in the changing capability of this country's employment training tional training or information relating to such work force. A system which will serve this Na­ and vocational education system. I wish to training. Second, it would decentralize deci­ tion well, providing workers with the skills that commend the President for his leadership in sionmaking and create a flexible service deliv­ will enable the United States to compete in the bringing forth this legislation. ery structure for public programs that reflects international marketplace of the future. The purpose of this bill is to address prob­ local labor market conditions. Third, it would Again, I commend the President for his lems related to our evolving American work ensure high standards of quality and account­ leadership in the area of work force prepared­ force, a work force which will increasingly re­ ability for federally funded vocational training ness. I look forward to working with him, with quire significant investment in human capital, programs. And fourth, it would encourage the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education, as well as reform in our national human re­ greater and more effective private sector in­ and with my colleagues in the Congress as we source investment policies and practices. If volvement in the development and implemen­ consider this important legislation in the future. the United States hopes to remain a competi­ tation of vocational training programs. tive world leader, we are dependent on a well­ Under our current Federal vocational and trained, educated, and well-equipped work job training system in the United States, we SUPPORT FOR HOUSE JOINT RESO­ force. have 60 training programs receiving Federal LUTION 425-INFANT MORTALITY The bill makes changes in policy at the Fed­ support, administered by seven different Fed­ AWARENESS DAY eral, State, and local level. First, it establishes eral agencies, at a cost of $18 billion per year. a Federal Vocational Training Council of Fed­ Under this system, services are disjointed and HON. MIKE ~PY eral agency heads to oversee the implementa­ duplicative in many instances. Local providers OF MISSISSIPPI tion of this law and promote consistent policies are unable to provide individuals in need of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and information exchange among Federal em­ services with sufficient access to information ployment training and vocational education on program quality, job opportunities, or even Thursday, April 30, 1992 programs. The bill with the oversight of the the range of services available. Eligible popu­ Mr. ESPY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full State, first, establishes a network of local skill lations overlap, and businesses, the ultimate support of House Joint Resolution 425-which centers to provide a common point of entry for consumers of education and employment designates Mothers Day, May 10, 1992, as individuals to vocational training programs and training programs, have only limited involve­ "Infant Mortality Awareness Day." We all must thereby improve access, minimize duplication, ment with the system. Therefore the ultimate realize that if we let this issue die-so many and enhance the effectiveness of such pro­ goal of this legislation, that of providing a more of our infants will die. grams, second, establishes a system for cer­ more comprehensive, coordinated, account­ Currently, nearly 38,000 infants die before tification of vocational training programs, and able, and easily utilized system, is a good and their first birthday in the United States. We third, provides increased business involvement necessary one. rank far worse than several other industri­ in vocational education programs by increas- At the heart of Job Training 2000, is the es­ alized nations including Japan. In the United . ing the opportunities of program participants tablishment of a network of local skill centers States our rate is about 10 while in Japan it's and thereby improving the quality of the train­ to provide one-stop shopping or single points 5. ing. of entry for individuals in need of vocational Closer to home, in my own State of Mis­ While I have reservations about some of the and job training services. These centers would sissippi, 12 babies out of every 1,000 born die proposed approaches env~sioned by this bill, provide students, job seekers, workers, and before their first birthday. Our rate worsened particularly those changes to the postsecond­ employers with needed information about the from 11.6 in 1989 to 12.4 in 1990. In Hum­ ary vocational education programs, I do sup­ local labor market, training and vocational phreys County, the rate is 26.8. In' Sharkey port strongly the goals set forth of coordinating education programs, and related support serv­ County, the rate is 22.9. And in Tallahatchie the education and training system, encourag­ ices. Under the proposal, skill centers would County, the rate is 21.2. Clearly, much more ing . greater and more effective private sector coordinate local delivery of more than $12 bil­ work needs to be done. involvement, simplifying program services, de­ lion in vocational and job training services cur­ Combating infant mortality isn't a new fight centralizing decisionmaking, creating a flexible rently provided through a range of programs for us. We know some of the solutions-out­ delivery structure, and ensuring high stand­ including th~ Job Training Partnership Act reach to adolescents, home visiting, one-stop ards of accountability. [JTPA], Job Corps, the Employment Service, shopping, nutrition education, and increased I hope you will join me in working with the Veterans' Employment Service, Perkins post­ access to health care. Besides merely des­ administration in meeting these goals. secondary vocational education and training ignating an awareness day, I also call on my April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10037 colleagues to support programs that help ad­ At ChildRead, regular customers can buy a tation, the panel engaged the students in rig­ dress this plague directly. $5 yearly membership entitling them to 10 orous questioning that challenged the stu­ percent discounts on books, a catalog, a dents' assertions and brought out new ideas monthly newsletter and free birthday gifts that the students may have neglected. For in­ for their kids from the store's "Treasure SOUTH FLORIDA'S BOOKS FOR stance, the Amador team had to quickly recall KIDS OUTLETS PROMOTE READ­ Chest." Claudia Ellingwood regularly brings her what portions of the Constitution reaffirmed ING TO CHILDREN children, Brian and Brenton, to the store. the American tradition of laissez-faire, a tradi­ "They like the toys. We have been coming tion they had used as part of their discussion HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN here for a couple of years. It's a great store," about the rights of the individual. OF FLORIDA said Ellingwood. Instead of dates, names, and numbers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES " I wanted to have an impact on the com­ these students toyed with thoughts, ideas, and munity, to be a resource. I am fascinated by Thursday, April 30, 1992 education and how kids learn," said Sanchez, concepts. Undoubtedly, these same students will bring this same critical thinking to college Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am who did everything from modeling to work­ and their careers. pleased to recognize Michelle Sanchez, Judy ing in the food service industry before turn­ ing to retail. Once again, congratulations to Skip Weissman, and Nanci Deutshce, who were re­ Opening the store was her husband's idea. Mohatt's Amador Valley High School civics cently featured in the Miami Herald for their " I was looking for books before my first class. south Florida book stores, which are designed son was born and I didn't get much help. He for children. The article "Doing Business by saw the potential," said Sanchez, who now the Book," by Traci Dyer, tells about the suc­ has two sons, ages 5 and 6. cess of Sanchez's book store, ChildRead, and As part of its partnership with Dade NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AND Weissman's and Deutshce's book store, A schools, ChildRead recently recognized Brad­ NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH ley Horeth as an outstanding reader of the Likely Story: month. Michelle Sanchez has a modest plan for her A first-grader at Howard Drive Elementary HON. DICK SWETT book business: She wants to be the Toys R School, Bradley read 28 books in February. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Us of children's literature. He recommends "What to Do with a Kan­ Sanchez owns ChildRead at 13619 S. Dixie garoo" by Mercer Mayer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hwy., a bookstore that caters exclusively to "Books are comforting, adventurous and Thursday, April 30, 1992 children. With more than 5,000 square feet of exciting," said Sanchez. "The other day my space, it offers a playroom and two floors of son asked me to bring him home a book Mr. SWETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in merchandise separated by age group. about bones and I felt great that I could get recognition of April 1992 as Child Abuse and "Downstairs is for age 7 and under. The it. I knew exactly the one." Neglect Prevention Month. This is a time for bulk of our business is downstairs for tod­ all Americans to show that they care about dlers," said Sanchez, 33. The store features I am happy to pay tribute to Miriam Sanchez, Judy Weissman, and Nanci eliminating abuse and neglect from the lives of everything from educational aids to com­ our children. We must all work together in puter software and nature kits. Deutshce by reprinting this article from the "We are unique in that we carry so many Miami Herald. They are part of a growing order to eradicate this national tragedy. things. We started with just books and then number of dedicated citizens throughout the The reported incidence of child abuse and really we were responding to the needs of our country who are promoting reading among neglect have escalated enormously in recent customers," Sanchez said. America's children. years. During the 1980's, reports of child The store now has more than 100,000 book abuse quadrupled, and in 1990 alone, the Na­ titles and its sales approached S1 million last tional Committee for the Prevention of Child year, said Sanchez. Abuse reports 2.5 million instances of child ChildRead is one of two area book stores CONGRATULATIONS CALIFORNIA that cater just to kids. The other, A Likely CONSTITUTIONAL COGITATORS abuse and neglect. About 1,000 children die Story at 5470 Sunset Dr., has been in busi­ as a result of abuse. While only approximately ness 14 years. It offers 50,000 titles. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK 40-50 percent of reported child abuse and ne­ "The American Book Sellers Association OF CALIFORNIA glect cases are substantiated, the number is told us a book store just for children wasn't far too large and is deeply troubling. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viable. A year later, we were speaking at Although child abuse crosses all racial, eth­ their meeting," said Judy Weissman, who co­ Thursday, April 30 , 1992 nic, cultural and socioeconomic groups, phys­ owns A Likely Story with Nanci Deutshce. It's a growing market, according to Maria Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ex­ ical abuse, and neglect are more likely among Juarez, marketing director for the Children's tend my congratulations to a group of students people living in poverty. The number of chil­ Book Council, a New York City-based trade from Amador Valley High School in dren who are poverty-stricken has increased association of 65 children's book publishers. Pleasanton, CA. Skip Mohatt's civics class more than 30 percent in the last decade. In " Publishers' output has nearly doubled in earned recognition as one of the top 1O teams my · Jme State of New Hampshire, more chil­ the past five to seven years," said Juarez. in the country at the national Bicentennial dren are living in poverty than ever before, According to a 1991 book industry trends Civics Competition on bie Bill of Rights. and the number of reported child abuse and study, total sales of publishers' books in the neglect cases has concurrently risen. Mr. trade and juvenile section increased from For this, the students, their families, and the 199.9 million in 1985 to 310.3 million in 1990. community should be very proud. The class Speaker, something must be done to protect The study projects that will increase to 421.1 exhibited quick thinking, a contagious enthu­ these children. million books, representing sales of nearly $2 siasm for learning, and a thorough knowledge Many Americans believe that child abuse billion by 1995. of the Constitution. cannot happen in their neighborhood or Sanchez says one of her goals is to make The competition is· part of a nationwide pro­ among their friends. Child abuse and neglect reading fun. gram to reshape the way our Nation's stu­ does occur among the affluent as well as the Every Saturday between noon and 3 p.m., dents learn about _their Government. Instead of poor, among the educated as well as the less children come for story time with arts and crafts. During the free program children sing rattling off the date to when this or that con­ educated, and among rural communities as songs, play games, listen to stories and enjoy stitutional amendment was ratified, these stu­ well as inner cities. This behavior does not af­ a simple craft, said Sanchez. Seminars for dents emphasized the concepts and principles fect just one type of person or ethnic group-­ parents and teachers also are scheduled, and behind the development and implementation it can happen to anyone. most are free. of the Constitution. The Amador Valley team As a pol~tician once said, "Your children "I am proud of the classes and. seminars we showed just how successful this program has need your presence more than your presents." offer. They are an important part of what been. And these children, who are being abused, this store is about," said Sanchez. A Likely Story also offers Saturday story At the competition, panels of trial judges, desperately need our presence. Mr. Speaker, hours. In the past six months, it has devel­ scholars, and lawyers participated in a mock I urge my colleagues to join me in working oped a special section with books for prob­ congressional hearing. The students sitting in within our districts to eliminate child abuse and lems dealing with handicapped children, the witness chairs gave expert testimony on neglect. These children are counting on us. Weissman said. the Constitution. After a prepared presen- We cannot let them down. 10038 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 IN MEMORY OF THOSE SLAIN IN Long-term care affects almost all of us. Re­ our senior citizens, we must also look ahead ARMENIA cent studies have concluded that 80 percent and respond to the many problems and chal­ of Americans experienced, or expect to experi­ lenges facing the elderly. In the last month we HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR ence in the next 5 years, either in their own were once again challenged with the reauthor­ OF OHIO families or through close friends, the need for ization of the Older Americans Act, yet once long-term care. We can no longer allow mil­ again we failed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lions of Americans to live in fear of a long­ Across the country, senior citizens await the Thursday, April 30, 1992 term illness and to live in fear of having their authorization of new programs which will pro­ Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in hard-won financial and emotional resources tect the rights of the thousands of elderly in solemn remembrance of the greatest tragedy wiped out. nursing homes preventing abuse, neglect, and for the Armenian people. I want to thank the With the number of older Americans soar­ exploitation. Important programs to improve gentleman from California for organizing this ing, we will undoubtedly see a greater need preventive health services for the senior citi­ special order. for long-term care services. Not only are we zen, which would help lower the cost of health This anniversary is a somber occasion. seeing growth in the 65 and over population, care, also await funding. Yet again, the appro­ While it brings back painful memories for but we are experiencing tremendous growth in priations process is upon us and we have ·no many people, it would be even worse to let those 85 and over, those most likely to need increase in funds and the new programs with the tragic loss of so many lives be left unno­ long-term care assistance. no funding. As chairman of the House Select ticed. On April 24, 1915, about 200 Armenian So where do people turn for long-term care Committee on Aging, I urge all those involved religious, political, and intellectual leaders assistance? To a nursing home where the av­ in the reauthorization of the Older Americans were arrested in Constantinople, exiled, or erage price a year is over $30,000, where Act to resolve their differences and adopt the taken to the interior and murdered. This was even a short stay could exhaust lifetime sav­ act. only the beginning of the terrible bloodshed ings. For many people this is simply out of the Let us renew our determination to ensure and destruction. question. Although in-home care services are that every individual over the age of 60, re­ I urge my colleagues to pause today and re­ often less expensive, many people still cannot gardless of income, has accessibility to all the member the Armenians who lost their lives afford these costs and little public assistance programs in the Older Americans Act. In the and were uprooted from their homes. By re­ is available. An overwhelming majority of long­ coming decades, meeting this goal will be in­ membering their suffering and honoring the term care is provided by family and friends, creasingly important and more challenging. memory of those who perished, we must too often at tremendous emotional and finan­ Our views of the aging process will affect deci­ make sure that these acts are never repeated. cial expense. sions regarding the many social programs and The bottom line is we are not giving individ­ institutions upon which the elderly depend. uals and caregivers enough help to provide for Your continued involvement and active partici­ LONG-TERM CARE long-term care. Perhaps if there was adequate pation with the aging network will ensure that public assistance available, a victim of Alz­ older Americans will continue to receive the HON. WAYNE OWENS heimer's, provided with in-home service, could care and attention that they so well deserve. OF UTAH forgo a nursing home. Perhaps a parent car­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing for a child with cerebral palsy, could be given a few hours of respite care. Perhaps SAD TIME IN THE HISTORY OF Thursday, April 30, 1992 adequate funds could be available to contrib­ THIS INSTITUTION Mr. OWENS of Utah. Mr. Speaker, several ute to the cost of nursing home stays, so fami­ weeks ago the New York Times ran a story lies would not have to go penniless. As we HON. DENNIS M. HERTEL about John Kingery, the 82-year-old man who continue the national debate on health care OF MICHIGAN suffered from Alzheimer's disease, and who reform, we must make sure that long-term IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was abandoned by his daughter, in his wheel­ care is not a neglected topic. · Thursday April 30, 1992 chair at a dog racing track. This tragic story I invite my colleagues to support this initia­ Mr. HERTEL. Mr. Speaker, it is a sad time stirred sympathy among many Americans. tive calling for the availability and affordability in the history of this institution. Late last night However, what is even more tragic is this inci­ of long-term care service for all Americans. a majority of my colleagues voted to unilater­ dent is not an isolated case. Seventy thou­ ally surrender the documents requested in the sand older Americans were abandoned last OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Wilkey subpoena. It's the first titne in my ex­ year. The problem of granny dumping will only perience in this body that I have felt due proc­ get .worse if long-term care costs continue to ess was abandoned, and that the Congress rise. HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL went out of its way to destroy the rights of the OF CALIFORNIA Today I am introducing legislation calling for few because of the fear of the press and pub­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the availability of long-term care services to all lic opinion. I vehemently disagree with those those who need them, r~gardless of age or in­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 who last night characterized constitutional pro­ come. Congress must enact a comprehensive Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, the month of tections, in particular the fourth amendment, health care system which includes benefits for May has traditionally been designated by the as petty legalisms. long-'term care. President as "Older Americans Month." Older As Members of Congress, we're sworn to The cost of long-term care, including home Americans are an active and conscientious uphold and def end the Constitution-even for health care, respite care, and hospice care is group of citizens whose sense of public obli­ Members of Congress-as politically unpopu­ out of reach for so many Americans. For most gation has enriched and strengthened our Na­ lar as that may be. I couldn't, and I wouldn't family caregivers and individuals the price of tion. Therefore, it is fitting that we set this support ignoring the fourth amendment and long-term care is too expensive and inacces­ month aside to honor them and to ensure that abandoning due process. As is our history, we sible. These exorbitant costs place a tremen­ all older Americans will have the dignity and should have let the courts decide the appro­ dous burden on caregivers, sometimes leading quality of life that will make their later years priateness of this subpoena. If they had de­ to abuse and neglect. rewarding and meaningful. cided it was legal and necessary, I would will­ For almost everyone, the price of long-term Growing old in America must be a concern ingly support turning over any and all records. care is beyond reach. Today, almost 250 mil­ of the young, as well as the old, the rich, and As someone who allegedly had checks held lion Americans lack affordable and adequate the poor, in urban and rural America, in Gov­ by the House bank, I've got nothing to hide long-term care insurance. We virtually make ernment and the private sector regardless of and my conscience is clear. I've always sup­ no provision for people with disabilities and ethnic or cultural background. We already .ported full and complete disclosure of relevant chronic illnesses. Medicaid picks up the tab for know that far too many of our elderly are poor, information. And I'm not running for reelection, nursing home care, but only once all the re­ isolated, homeless or ill-housed, and in need so for me the easy vote was just to turn every­ sources of an individual or caregiver are de­ of a variety of services. thing over. But easy is not right. Easy is dan­ pleted. Medicaid also provides very little as­ While we in Congress can look back with gerous and in my opinion the easy vote was sistance for in-home care. pride . on the many measures passed to aid unprincipled. April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10039 Mr. Speaker, I fear that with last night's tion is the key to serving the future of these ington Seminar, a unique citizenship education votes we may be starting down a slippery children and all of those who will follow. As a program which teaches our students to be slope to mobocracy. It's a path we shouldn't former faculty member of Florida State Univer­ strong and effective citizens. This month have taken. sity through the psychology department's spe­ marks the 20th anniversary of this high caliber cial program at Dozier School for Boys in Government studies program which is high­ Marianna, FL, I learned first hand the value of lighted by a trip to our Nation's Capital. Earlier ALL CHILDREN IN AMERICA HAVE prevention. this month, John brought his 20th group of THE RIGHT TO SAFETY AND SE­ Mr. Speaker, all children in America have Parker High School students to Washington. CURITY the right to sat ety and security. As the leaders Today I'd like to give a special recognition to of our country, we are responsible for their fu­ John Eyster, Parker High School, and all of HON. PETE PETERSON ture and it is our duty to see that this right is the students and staff who have participated in OF FLORIDA not taken away. If we serve our children now, the Washington Seminar program throughout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we are serving the future. these past 20 years. John Eyster created Washington Seminar, Thursday, April 30, 1992 which provides Parker High School students Mr. PETERSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I SHORECREST ASSOCIATION RAL­ with a rare opportunity to learn about and per­ rise today to speak for a special group of indi­ LIES TO PROTECT NEIGHBOR­ sonally experience our Government in action. viduals who do not have an opportunity to HOOD As part of the seminar, students select issues speak for themselves: The children in America of national importance, conduct indepth stud­ who are abused and neglected. In recognition HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN ies of the issues, and then travel to Washing­ of the month of April as Child Abuse and Ne­ OF FLORIDA ton, DC to interview national experts on their glect Prevention Month, I bring to your atten­ chosen subjects. Choosing the individuals to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion these children who need our voices to be interviewed and obtaining the appointment continue to speak out against those who Thursday, April 30, 1992 with officials is, in itself, a sound lesson in citi­ abuse and neglect them. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would zenship education. The students then write Current child abuse and neglect laws have like to recognize the efforts of the members of their research papers including their own developed from over the-past 100 years. Ever the Shorecrest Homeowners Association to views and editorial comments. since 1874, when a little girl's abuse and ne­ preserve and protect their neighborhood. The A few of the topics of study by this year's glect case brought about the beginning of pro­ area covered by the association is bounded by Washington Seminar students include: na­ tection for children's rights, our country has the historic Little River Canal, the northern city tional health care, gun control, the Federal been struggling against people who deny their limit of Miami and Biscayne Bay, and em­ debt, funding for AIDS research, and peace in children the physical and emotional health and braces some 1,300 living units with a popu­ the Middle East. development they need and deserve. lation of nearly 4,000. Within the area of con­ Eighteen students and several former stu­ Congress has been seriously concerned cern is a quiet residential area and what was dents who now staff this model program came about child abuse and neglect over the past once one of the premier shopping areas of to Washington, DC during the first week in 30 years and has passed laws in an attempt Miami. April. The students exhibited a high degree of to protect children and the American family Association president - Donald J. Hinson inquisitiveness, independence, and profes­ unit. In 1974, when Congress realized that the stresses the need for local initiative to solve sionalism in their approach to understanding child welfare system was not adequately pro­ local problems. To this end, he has assembled how the Federal Government works. Each year I meet with Janesville's seminar tecting children, it enacted the Child Abuse a team of concerned citizens, including vice students in Washington. It's obvious that these Prevention and Treatment Act. In 1980, when president Dr. David Felton and his wife, asso­ students put a lot of work into preparing for Congress was concerned about preserving the ciation secretary Jean Felton, as well as Vi Ja­ their trip. The depth of their knowledge and family structure for children, it passed the cobsen, member-at-large Anthony Dawsey, the level of their understanding of the issues Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act. In Ann Carlton, Brian Genty, and Patrick is tremendous. If Parker High School students 1984, when Congress turned its attention to Prudhomme. Mary Louise Hinson, the presi­ are representative of high school students family violence, it passed the Family Violence dent's wife, also put in many hours as head of throughout the Nation, our country is certainly and Prevention and Services Act. Yet, after all the crime watch committee. of our efforts, we still have not stopped child assured a bright future. The campaign to revive the Shorecrest com­ Many students have told me that Washing­ abuse. munity is being waged on a number of fronts. ton Seminar was an extremely valuable expe­ In fact, reports of child abuse and neglect The association concerns itself with zoning rience in their lives. Further proof of this is the have more than doubled in the past decade to matters, crime, and traffic patterns. By focus­ number of alumni who have become effective 2.7 million in 1991. This does not account for ing on these areas, it is hoped that quality of citizen leaders and public officials in our com­ the number of children involved in each of life in the neighborhood can be restored to its munity. these cases. Nor does it account for the num­ former peaceful status. There is an effort un­ John Eyster has done a tremendous job in ber of cases that go unreported. A more rep­ derway to duplicate the sort of traffic barriers coordinating the Washington Seminar program rehensible fact is that, in the United States, that have proven successful, just up the road, to enhance our children's education about more than three children die each day from in Miami Shores. civic responsibility. John Eyster has dem­ abuse or neglect. Mr. Speaker, I commend the members of onstrated great determination, hard work, and Mr. Speaker, we must make a dramatic shift the Shorecrest Homeowners Association for creativity in developing and maintaining such a from government intervention in families after their efforts and the cornmitment of the mem­ successful program which has lasted 20 a crisis to government investment in families bers to preserve and restore a fine Miami years. He is a credit and an honor to the en­ before a crisis. To preserve the potential of all neighborhood. tire teaching profession, and I congratulate children, we must create in every community him for a job well done. a network of services to strengthen families I would like to pay a special congratulations and to give them the tools they need to sup­ TRIBUTE TO JOHN EYSTER to Washington Seminar's 20th anniversary port, nurture, and protect their children. This class of students: Paul Braspenninckx, Christy will prevent the vicious cycle that now exists. . HON. LES ASPIN Crawford, - Daniel Graham, Jeffrey James, Those who were abused as children go on to OF WISCONSIN Adrian Klenz, Brian Melka, Marisol Peinado, abuse their children. Children who have expe­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chad Schroeder, Scott Vilbrandt, Elizabeth rienced trauma need counseling to heal from Bridgham, Antoine Eigenmann, Angela Thursday, April 30, 1992 their frightening and painful experiences. But Greenwald, Erik Johnson, Justin Lowman, also, children who are abused need to be pre­ Mr. ASPIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay Bryan Mowry, Eric Peterson, Lyle Shumate, pared for family life in the future so they will tribute to an outstanding teacher at Parker and Christina G. Warren. know that they and their children have the High School in Janesville, WI-Mr. John And, to the 20th anniversary staff: Mr. John right to live productively arn;i happily. Preven- Eyster. Twenty year~ ago John initiated Wash-: Eyster, Thomas Dubanowich, Randall Radtke, 10040 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 Troy Udulutch, Rick Rebout, Robert Burke, the RECORD on November 26, 1991 and again thought was a routine stop to assist an appar­ Jon Jarstad, Gina Rueckert, and Becki on March 31 , 1992. Two of the names should ently disabled motorist. The routine became Woosley. appear in different form from how the list of the tragic for Kenneth Novak and officer Pearl Harbor Veterans was sent to me by the George Dragicevich when they encountered U.S. Department of the Navy. I now take this Kevin Hardy, a fugitive from the law who had INTEREST RATE " LOCK-IN" ABUSE opportunity to enter this tribute once more for stolen the car to commit further crimes. Hardy the permanent RECORD of the U.S. Congress. surprised both officers, mortally wounding Pa­ HON. DEAN A. GALLO The final tribute is as follows: trolman Novak and then shooting Patrolman OF NEW J ERSEY TRIBUTE TO PEARL HARBOR VETERANS Dragicevich, who despite his serious injuries, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was able to return fire and kill the assailant. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kenneth Novak, who was only 27 at the Thursday, April 30 , 1992 pay tribute to a courageous group of Ameri­ time of his death, was in many ways a veteran Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I have intro­ cans who on December 7, 1941 personally ex­ around the Lansing Police Department. A part­ duced a bill that would solve a problem that perienced the day that will live in infamy. I am, time officer, Patrolman Novak began his asso­ continues to plague people who are, in good of course, referring to those stationed at Pearl ciation with the department as a 16-year-old faith, seeking to buy new homes or refinance Harbor-our first veterans of World War 11. police cadet. After graduating from the cadet their existing mortgages-the problem of inter­ I would like to officially recognize 16 of program, he began work as · a police dis­ est rate "lock-ins" that are allowed to expire these veterans who reside in Michigan's 12th patcher and paramedic with the goal of some­ by lenders who wish to take advantage of in­ Congressional District. These men will be re­ day becoming a full-time police officer . .He terest rate increases. ceiving the Pearl Harbor Commemorative often volunteered for unpaid patrol duty be­ The drop in interest rates 6 months ago Medal this year: cause of his love for police work. In the words Thomas Allen, Jr., John Brammell, Homer brought many people back into the housing of his commander, Capt. Robert Wheaton, Good, Lloyd Jaco, Kenneth Klucker, Robert market. This drop also encouraged many "He lived to be a police officer. That's all he Paul, Charles Sharrow, Marvin Villaire, Robert homeowners to refinance their mortgages to wanted to be. And he died doing what he Boyd, John Fink, Harold Herpel, Frank A. Karl, capitalize on lower rates. wanted to do." Arthur Noellert, Gardner Pickering, William Unfortunately, the low rates did not last. As Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my Stroud, Jr., and Preston Wolfe. rates started to climb back up, an increasing deepest sympathy to Kenneth Novak's family: My deepest gratitude goes out to these number of applicants found that the time it His father, Kenneth Sr.; his mother, Patricia; proud veterans of Pearl Harbor. was taking their lender to process their loans and his sister Kathryn. My sympathy also goes exceeded the time for which they had "locked­ It is appropriate this December 7th that we remember those who served at Pearl Harbor. out to Kenneth Novak's "second family"-the in" an interest rate. Too often to account for men and women of the Lansing Police Depart­ coincidence, the delays in bringing these loans Their battle was the first salvo in the long fight to bring an end to imperialism, fascism, and ment. I hope the grief of all those who loved to closing lasted just long enough for the Kenneth Novak is eased by the understanding "lock-in" period to expire. communism. Pearl Harbor has become a sym­ bol of America's commitment to defend our that he died pursuing his noble ambitio~to As a result, at closing time borrowers are serve and protect his fellow citizens. finding that the rate they are being offered is values and interests. All our veterans deserve higher than the rate they had counted on tremendous honor and respect for their efforts when making their application. Through no in maintaining this commitment. We owe them ATTACKING THE PROBLEM OF fault of their own, people are having to pay an enormous debt of gratitude for their valiant INFANT MORTALITY more than they anticipated to get their loan. service which has made the world a better To add insult to injury, they are reminded of place to live for everyone. Today, the veterans of Pearl Harbor can HON. PETE GEREN this injustice every month when they write the see that war they fought in, and so bravely OF TEXAS check for their mortgage payment-a check won, helped, in time, bring freedom to the rest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for more money than they expected, and, in of the World. The sweeping changes in East­ some cases, for more than they can afford. Thursday, April 30, 1992 ern Europe and the former Soviet Union are a My legislation would require lenders who Mr. GEREN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in testament to our veterans' resolve to fight for offer "lock-ins" to honor that commitment until support of House Joint Resolution 425, des­ freedom. With each new headline we see that the loan closes, unless the borrower was re­ ignating Mother's Day, May 12, 1992 as "In­ our World War II victory was a victory for all sponsible for loan processing delays. Lenders fant Mortality Awareness Day." The problem of humanity. of infant mortality is one of particular concern who failed to fulfill their obligation would be The surprise attack Pearl Harbor veterans subject to a $10,000 penalty. This bill does not to my home town of Fort Worth, TX. endured paved the way for our entry into require a lender to offer a "lock-in," but, if they Inc. Magazine, a prestigious business publi­ World War II. In the 50 years since, the World do not, they must disclose that to the bor­ cation, recently named Fort Worth as one of has become a more secure place for freedom rower. our country's top 10 cities to do business. In and democracy. This is the ultimate tribute to I offered this legislation in both the 1OOth the shadows of that announcement, however, the brave men and women who fought that and 101st Congresses. Unfortunately, each is another fact about our city. It can be a peril­ morning, and each morning thereafter, to keep time, as interest rates stabliized-or got so ous place for a child to be born. our great sovereign Nation free. high that no one could afford a mortgage-the For every 1,000 children born here, nearly momentum behind this idea was stalled. I urge 1O will die before their first birthday, and de­ my colleagues to take action on this bill before A TRIBUTE TO PATROLMAN pending on where you live within the city, as we adjourn for the year. Unless we do, the un­ KENNETH R. NOVAK, JR. many as 25 out of every 1,000 die as infants. fair history of interest rate "lock-in" abuse will Sixty percent of them die because they suffer continue to repeat itself. HON. GEORGE E. SANGMEISTER from low-birthweight, their tiny organs unable to overcome the harsh demands of a new life. OF ILLINOIS We certainly do not know all of the answers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CORRECTION OF THE PERMANENT about why so many children die in their first REMARKS Thursday, April 30, 1992 year, but we do know many of the contributing Mr. SANGMEISTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise factors. The causes of infant mortality range HON. DAVID E. BONIOR today with a heavy heart, as one of my con­ from the behavioral-smoking and substance OF MICHIGAN stituents, Kenneth R. Novak, Jr., an officer abuse by the pregnant mother, causing low­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the Lansing, IL, police department, has birthweight-to underage pregnancies and made the ultimate sacrifice in serving and pro­ poor health--children having babies and moth­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 tecting his fell ow citizens. ers unhealthy prior to conception and during Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kenneth Novak was slain on April 8, 1992, pregnancy-to the social and educational­ make a correction in the statement I placed in when he and a fellow officer made what they lack of education about services for at-risk April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10041 pregnant women and poor access to the serv­ around the country. Services available to preg­ CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION ices. nant women and infants in Fort Worth have Whenever government programs fail to have been streamlined so that a woman can now HON. NANCY PELOSI an impact on the problems they are intended apply for benefits, receive prenatal care and OF CALIFORNIA to eradicate, we often respond by allocating obtain literature and information in one place. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more money to the program. There is no Much of the redtape that once stood between Thursday, April 30, 1992 doubt that our cash-strapped county needs pregnant women and the very services that additional funds to provide prenatal care to in­ could mean the difference between life and Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in proud digent expectant mothers, but additional death for her unborn child have been re­ celebration of Cinco de Mayo, one of the great money alone will not solve the problem. We moved. days in Mexican history, and a day of celebra­ must develop innovative approaches in deliv­ tion for Latinos in my district and throughout This year is the second for the Fort Worth our Nation. ering prenatal care, and I am proud to say that program, but the initial assessment is that it is Tarrant County is a national leader in this re­ Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, is the anni­ a success. The Federal Government should versary of the 1862 battle of Puebla, in which gard. now earmark funds to help other communities Mexican forces, against overwhelming odds, In 1989, $14.9 billion was spent on Medic­ develop similar programs. aid services to families with children, the larg­ defeated Napoleon Ill's army. While the battle est Federal-State program for poor families. To streamline the process does not help itself was not of great military importance, Money and the technological advances it buys women who cannot reach services because of since the victory repr~sented only a temporary can do a great deal. But, more often than not, transportation problems or whose responsibil­ setback for the French Army, it gave the Mexi­ these funds arrive at the problem too late, ities at home keep them away from the doctor. can people the moral confidence to strive for reaching women after their unborn children To tackle this problem, Federal maternal and and win victory in the long run. Mr. Speaker, Cinco de Mayo is more than have been harmed. child health block grants should be earmarked Mr. Speaker, the first step that the Federal to fund Mom Vans and mobile medical trailers. the commemoration of a military victory. Cinco Government must take to tackle the infant Mom Vans would help at-risk pregnant women de Mayo symbolizes freedom, self-determina­ mortality crisis must be a step back. Too many reach the services they need, and mobile tion and independence for the people of Mex­ programs to reduce infant mortality are tar­ medical trailers would take medical services to ico and for Mexican-Americans in our Nation. geted at women who are already pregnant. If those women who could not otherwise reach It also presents another occasion to celebrate we really want to reduce infant mortality, we them. These grants could also be used to train the cultural diversity of our great Nation. Peo­ must attack the problem, not just during preg­ community peer volunteers to go into the ples throughout America will observe Cinco de nancy, but before conception. neighborhoods to encourage women to take Mayo with parades, dancing, music, and fies­ Taking responsibility for our infant mortality advantage of the services. Fort Worth is tas in an atmosphere of friendship and cultural crisis in Fort Worth and around our country among the cities currently using Mom Vans to pride. means teaching our children---girls and boys­ get medical services out to the communities. The Mexican-American Community of San the dangers of getting pregnant out of wedlock Mr. Speaker, any realistic strategy for de­ Francisco is concentrated in and around the and at a young age. Far too many at-risk feating our infant mortality crisis also must ad­ multicultural mission district. I want to take this mothers are unfortunately also at-risk children. dress the financial barriers facing disadvan­ opportunity to commend the Mission Economic In 1988, 488,941 babies were born to teenage taged pregnant women. Most at-risk women Cultural Association [MEGA] for all of their ef­ mothers. We will never wipe out our infant rely on Medicaid insurance, but an increasing fort in organizing the Cinco de Mayo festivities mortality crisis until babies stop having babies. number are caught in the middle-they cannot in San Francisco. The 2-day festival in San Taking responsibility also means under­ afford private insurance but they are too well­ Francisco will begin on Saturday, May 2, with standing the danger that smoking, substance off to be eligible for Medicaid. a wide variety of entertainment held on three abuse, and sexual promiscuity pose for our stages in the Civic Center Plaza. Congress now allows States to provide Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my sin­ unborn children and making sure that our chil­ Medicaid to anyone whose income is 185 per­ cere best wishes to the Republic of Mexico dren also get the message. cent of poverty or below-$22,370 or less for The White House Task Force on Infant Mor­ and to all Americans of Mexican descent dur­ a family of four. The Federal Government ing this 130th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo. tality estimates that 1O percent of infant should encourage State governments to use deaths and 25 percent of low-weight births are I wish my colleagues and constituents a very this option. States would face a short-term happy Cinco de Mayo. caused by cigarette smoking. The task force cost, but the long-term savings gained from a also estimates that as much as 1O percent of generation of healthier mothers and children all pregnant women use alcohol or drugs. The would more than make up the difference. TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE RAY number of babies infected with sexually trans.: ROBERTS mitted diseases is also rising rapidly. Compassion is reason enough to care about To get this message out, the Federal Gov­ the infant mortality problem in this country, but HON. RALPH M. HAil ernment must declare war on infant mortality in this instance, compassion and fiscal respon­ OF TEXAS just as it has on drugs, alcohol abuse and sibility go hand-in-hand. Hospital costs alone IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AIDS. It should work with local school districts, for low-birthweight babies now top $2 billion .national sports and entertainment figures and every year, while the cost of providing prenatal Thursday, April 30, 1992 the media to get out the message about the care to every single woman not currently re­ Mr. HALL of- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would dangers of smoking and substance abuse and ceiving would be less than. $500 million per like to call to the Members' attention the dea.th the importance of prenatal care to an unborn year. of one of our former Members, Hon. Ray Rob­ child. The purpose is to reach women and Mr. Speaker, no amount of money will save erts of the Fourth District of Texas. I would girls before they become pregnant. the unborn child whose mother ignores her like to submit a copy of the eulogy I delivered The campaign should include ad displays in obligation to care for and nurture that child; at Hon. Ray Robert's funeral on April 16, 1992 publications geared toward teenage girls and the Federal Government cannot mandate love in Denton, TX, to his loving family and won­ women, mailings to those who qenefit from or responsibility. It is a fact that no third party derful friends from throughout the years. It is low-income programs, and educational inserts efforts, public or private, regardless of the with telling respect that Ray's former col­ placed in home pregnancy tests. The costs amount of money spent on the problem, will leagues in public service came to pay their could be lowered if the private sector aided in overcome the damage done by irresponsible last homage to Ray: several Members of Con­ the effort as they have in the war on sub­ behavior. But the Federal Government can do gress, staffers from his days in the Texas stance abuse. mdre to foster a national ·educational cam­ Senate and the U.S. Congress, staffers of the But education is not enough. Access to paign and to streamline and fine tune the ef­ late President Lyndon Johnson, and leaders services is also critical, and the city of Fort fective services available to low-income preg­ from the Fourth District. Just as they came to Worth and local hospitals have established a nant women who seek them out. It is here pay one last tribute to a great and honorable new program that could serve as a model for where we must focus our energies to make man, I ask ·that the RECORD reflect my last pregnancy services to low-income women our infant mortality crisis a relic of our past. tribute to him: 10042 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 "Ray Roberts was my friend." That is the Until his death, and this testimony of a Associated Press in New Mexico was also im­ lead-in everyone present would use if given church-full of friends today, Ray retained his pressed with Ms. Bresenham's story and car­ the honor of reading Ray's eulogy. We meet host of friends and a network of admirers. ried the article on its statewide wire service. today to say goodbye to one who lived a life Just last week, the network worked-Jas­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring Ms. of service. One who meant so much to so mine McGee called Mike Allen and Mike many, yet made each of us feel like we were Allen called me- all to suggest that our Bresenham's excellent story to my colleagues' special. A man capable of friendship. Kay­ friend, Ray, was home from the hospital and attention. My colleagues may wish to consider you and Kelly and Tommy have known the a call would cheer Ray. As did many of you, sharing the following news article with future warmth of his love. Gelden- you and yours I called and talked to Ray last week. It was page applicants. know the closeness of this bedrock family; not a call to Senator Roberts about the job TEEN FINDS CAPITAL LIFE ON THE HILL-­ Jean, you and yours afforded Ray much of a relative; it was not a call to Congress­ PORTALES GIRL ENJOYS WORK AS HOUSE PAGE love-and received love in return. Even when man Roberts about an amendment to a spe­ (By Janet Bresenham) he differed with you, and Ray never kept his cial bill. It was a call to a wonderful friend. differences to himself, you knew where he Most of the calls were from those he had Portales is making high marks on the floor stood- and my how he stood, so tall-for so helped, those he had befriended, those he of the U.S. House of Representatives in many issues and projects that through his comforted when they were down. We tried to Washington, D.C .. these days, thanks to one leadership became realities: Flood control impart a poet's thought to Ray, and I para­ 16-year-old ranking ambassador of Roosevelt and clear water, soil conservation, parks, phrase, " Thanks-for reaching your hand County goodwill. recreative pursuits under LBJ and NYA. into my heaped-up heart and mind, and find­ Karen Lee Nuckols has been serving since Yvonne Jenkins so aptly dubbed Ray " Mr. ing something there that no one else looked January 27 as one of the 66 Congressional Water," with Lake Ray Roberts being only quite far enough to find. " Pages in the House for the 1992 spring semes­ ter. one of his rriany projects. We know that our God in Heaven accepts The Portales High School junior was nomi­ On occasions like this you ask: "What goes Ray and we hope that first his family, and nated for the coveted position by Represent­ into the making of a man like Ray Roberts?" then the so many of us who also loved Ray, ative Bill Richardson, the Democratic con­ Well, he was a product of the depression, can find solace in knowing that there is a gressman from New Mexico's 3rd Congres­ graduating out of high school into one of the Lake Ray Roberts in Heaven that Ray and sional District. most difficult times our nation ha:> known. Jake Jacobs are scoping out right now; there " She's one of the best Pages I've had in my Ray's parents, Mr. Roy and Emma, taught is a real-estate deal that Ray and Mr. Roy 10 years," Richardson said. "She is doing ex­ Ray, Gelden and Evelyn about family love are studying; and there is a College Station tremely well. She has really excelled." and the dignity of work because they were where Hook'em Horns is out and Gig'em In less than two months, Nuckols has al­ born into a generation that knew what it Aggies is in. There is a place where the Hus­ ready been promoted from "runner" to an was to go to bed tired at night. And yes, Mr. band Ray Roberts, the Father Ray Robers, honored and sought-after position working Roy taught Ray and Gelden and Evelyn the Brother Ray Roberts, the Grandfather in the Cloak Room. something about commerce and the free en­ Ray Roberts, the Relative Ray Roberts, and The new position gives her more of a front­ terprise system, and as Ray said, the only our friend Ray Roberts no longer has the de­ row seat for observing debates and legisla­ place that success comes before work is in spair of illness, nor the dread of an attack, tive action in the House of Representatives the dictionary. Ray Roberts was successful nor the agony of a constant gnawing of fear and watching politics in action. at every business and professional crossroads of recurrence, nor the indecision of whether " She has gotten floor assignments, work­ he encountered because he worked. or not an operative procedure would further ing on the floor of the House during debates, Ray was an outstanding State Senator: He his life or render his remaining days without which is the prime assignment a Page can served as President Pro-Tempore, Third-in­ the quality of life that he was entitled to. We get," Richardson said. line for the Governorship, and chaired the say good-bye this afternoon to one who ac­ The Cloak Room is the room connected to most important committee, the Senate Com­ cepted his responsibility-and responsibility the House floor where U.S. Representatives mittee on Finance. In spite of the following has been called the response to the ability can take their phone calls when Congress is a legend into Congress, he quickly became God has given us. in session or sit down and talk among them­ his own guy-not just the man elected to So, I end this eulogy as it began: "Ray selves without actually being on the floor of take Sam Rayburn's place. He became Chair­ Roberts was a friend of mine." the House. man of Veterans Affairs Committee and the Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn this day, let us " If a vote is going on, different offices or Water Subcommittee for Public Works. do so in everlasting respect and veneration for other people want to talk to the members (of I go back to the Roberts family again: the House)," Nuckols explained. "I will take They were a family who also were patriots. the wonderful friendship all had with our friend, Ray Roberts. or receive the call and take a message out to Ray heard the call and answered his country the member." locked in a world conflict where names like During important legislative debate, such Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo, Yamamoto, Hirohito as the recent vote on the middle-class tax and Rommel were threatening the freedom HONORING OUR PAGES package, Nuckols said adrenaline runs high throughout the world. Ray was a participant as the Pages work the same long hours as in a battle th!lt won the war in the Pacific­ HON. BILL RICHARDSON the congressmen do to keep up with the a battle that spawned more documentaries OF NEW MEXICO phones and messages and flurry of activity. and more motion picture production than "I love it when there's a vote on; it's any other battle of W.W. II- the battle of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stressful, but it's fun and really interesting," Midway. Ray was a deck officer on the air­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 Nuckols said. " During votes, it gets very craft carrier U.S.S. Hornet when it was sunk busy. The phones are constantly ringing." in the late hours of the battle. After the out­ Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, every fall, Answering phones in the Cloak Room has come of the three days and nights of naval spring, and summer, 66 outstanding young allowed Nuckols to talk to a variety of peo­ battle was a decisive victqry at sea that people travel to Washington to serve as pages ple, from the London Times to Arkansas turned the tide of the war. Ray was a young for the House. During the fall and spring, Governor and Democratic presidential can­ naval officer spared that day to later do so these teenagers rise before the crack of dawn didate Bill Clinton. much for our country. Ray prepared himself to attend high school and then report to duty Nuckols was also working as a Page when for his productive years- he was not bashful here in the House. These young people per­ the scandal broke concerning the check-kit­ about standing up for a certain school built form a wide variety of duties. In addition to ing practices of some members of the House. on the Brazos River. He was not reluctant to "It was really stressful," she said. "There learn from the great Speaker Rayburn-and helping us, they gain an invaluable insight into were a lot of phone calls in the Cloak Room. he honed his skills well-later to serve in the how Congress works. People who were watching everything on C­ House with the two Presidents to-be. Over the years, I have had the good fortune Span were calling and telling us their opin­ I learned much from Senator and Congress­ of nominating several of our pages. My current ion. We could just listen, take a message and man Ray Roberts and I benefited much from nominee, Karen Lee Nuckols, was prominently tell them to call their congressman's office my friend, Ray Roberts. I followed him into featured in a newspaper profile which ap­ directly." the Texas Senate and the U.S. Congress. I peared in the Portales-News Tribune in When she first arrived in Washington, felt a little handpicked in both instances, for Portales, NM. Reporter Janet Bresenham ac­ Nuckols' work as a "runner" involved deliv­ Ray guided me, and I benefited from being ering whatever various offices needed, his friend. It helped me for Ray to pave the curately captures Karen's energy, excitement, through what she called the "inside mail way for those who had served with him: John and hard work in her front page story. In fact, service at the Capitol." Part of the job en­ Dingell, Jamie Whitten, Mo Udall, Jack Ms. Bresenham's article is the best story con­ tailed a thorough knowledge of the office ad­ Kemp, Claude Pepper and George Bush. cerning our pages that I have ever read. The dress numbering system because runners April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10043 "have to be able to find any office on Capitol and work with the deaf and hearing-im­ IN HONOR OF SCHOLASTIC Hill," she said. paired. ACHIEVEMENT "It was scary at first because they would "I will be able to come back some day and hand us a number between 100 and 2,482, and be a better influence for the hearing-im­ it's just a number, and you have to know ex­ paired, now that I have a better understand­ HON. JOAN KEilY HORN actly where that is. We had three buildings ing of how the system works," Nuckols said. OF MISSOURI to choose from and tons of floors." Getting a taste of the country's many dif­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her promotion March 16 gave Nuckols a ferent cultures through her interaction with Thursday, April 30, 1992 chance to meet more of the members of Con­ various congressional offices has been one of gress directly. Nuckols' favorite learning experiences while Ms. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to "As a runner, I would pass members of working in Washington. commend three students from the 2nd Con­ Congress in the hall, but I never knew who "I really enjoy going into all the offices," gressional District in Missouri for their scholas­ all of them were," she said. "Now that I she said. "It's a chance to see all the dif­ tic achievements and recent scholarship work in the Cloak Room, I have to know all ferent cultures, because the offices try to awards: Alex Cho, Brian Bisig, and Nancy their names and faces because I have to be portray the cultures of their particular able to find a member at times when there is Schaefer. Each has been awarded a scholar­ states, and you hear all the different accents ship from the Creve Coeur/Olivette area a vote or someone on the phone for them. from around the country, too." It's a lot better; I can go up and say 'hi' and Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club Although she has been somewhat dazzled based on their participation in an annual essay there's more interaction with members of by the newness of being a way from home and Congress." the excitement of living in the nation's cap­ contest and competition, including oral presen­ Besides learning about how Congress ital, Nuckols never misses a chance to pro­ tation of their essay. works, Nuckols said she was surprised to mote her hometown. Appropriately, the theme of this year's com­ learn how members of Congress work. petition was "What Would You Do To Fix The "I really never thought congressmen did The mention of Roosevelt County's trade­ anything," she said. "I thought they were mark Valencia peanuts draws a hearty laugh Economy?" Alex, Brian, and Nancy were chal­ more in the public eye, and the people who from Nuckols, as she related her efforts to lenged by this question, as we in Congress work for them did all the real work. Now I encourage consumption of the area's favorite and the executive branch are today. They took realize I was totally wrong. They do a great commodity. the issue on with honesty and maturity to in­ deal of work. It's really neat to watch all " My mom sent me some Portales peanuts, troduce ideas that recognize the need for busi­ that they do." and I shared them with everyone here," ness growth and development, as well as the Her own work as a Congressional Page Nuckols said. "My next goal is to give some Valencia peanuts to the people in the Geor­ social ramifications of our economic policies. · takes precedence while she is in Washington, The issues they stressed were the need for but Nuckols also attends school in the morn­ gia congressional offices. They talk about ings to keep up with her high school studies. how good their peanuts are, and I tell them, long-term investments in technologies, re­ After getting up at 5 a.m. every day and 'But you haven't tasted peanuts from search, infrastructure, and-most of all-qual­ going to breakfast, Nuckols and her fellow Portales.'" ity to improve our competitiveness. Pages walk about a block from their dorms Richardson readily agrees that Nuckols al­ These ideas are the seeds of our future in the old congressional hotel building to the ways keeps the interests of New Mexico in growth, Mr. Speaker. These students have Library of Congress, where the House and mind. worked hard not only on this question and this Senate Page School classes begin at 6:45 a.m. "She's always asking me when I'm going scholarship, but every day. All three of these "The House Page School is a private school to go to Portales next," he said, with a students are at the top of their class academi­ with a faculty of five teachers, a secretary, a chuckle. cally. All have achieved honors in school com­ principal and a counselor," Nuckols ex­ While she is away from Roosevelt County, petitions, extracurricular activities, and as vol­ plained. "We have only four classes a day Nuckols is taking advantage of the other that are 40 minutes long, and school ends at cultural benefits of life in the big city. unteers in their communities. They are an in­ 10 a.m." "I really enjoy being able to just walk to spiration to our community, and should be a Her spring schedule includes courses in any of the Smithsonians," she said. "I have motivation to national policymakers, as well. Pre-Calculus, U.S. History, Spanish and been really impressed with the Kennedy Cen­ Clearly, a dedication to education pays off. American Literature. ter. I saw a play there, and I'm gong to the First place in the competition, along with a "It's really neat because every single stu­ National Symphony. We went to the Na­ $2,000 scholarship, went to an essay written dent is very self-motivated-they want to be tional Theater and saw 'A Chorus Line.' That by Mr. Alex Cho of Parkway Central High here," Nuckols said. "Especially in my Eng­ was really neat." School. Alex's answer to our economic stag­ lish and History classes, we get into really Among her other favorite attractions to good discussions because most kids here are nation emphasized long-term investments: tax see during her free time are the zoo and incentives for manufacturing, targeted to good speakers and they're on a high intellec­ "Embassy Row," where all the foreign em­ tual level. Mostly it's a regular school, but bassies are located. smaller enterprises; expanded research and it's hard not to talk about politics when Between the highlights of both work and development; and a better use of Federal re­ we're sitting in the nation's capital." play on Capitol Hill, Nuckols can foresee search in critical technologies. These are ex­ Among the nation's leaders in Congress only one drawback to living in Washington cellent suggestions-ones that have been of­ and among her fellow Pages, Nuckols has this year. fered for consideration in Congress and to the made friends easily, and Richardson credits her "cheeriness" and her ability to learn Although she says the other Pages "really administration. The St. Louis metropolitan area quickly with helping her rise through the take care of each other like a close-knit fam­ is particularly well-suited for these types of ac­ ranks. ily," her voice grows a little wistful when tivities. "I believe she's one of the most popular she talks about spending her 17th birthday Second and third place in the competition, Pages, from what I have observed," Richard­ on May 26 away from home and the friends and scholarships of $1,250 and $750, respec­ and famHy she has in New Mexico. son said. "Her cheeriness is part of what tively, went to Mr. Brian Bisig of DeSmet Jes­ makes her popular. She's always smiling." She will have a chance to be with them again when she completes her term as a Con­ uit High School and Miss Nancy Schaefer of Unlike some Congressional Pages, the Westminster Christian Academy. Brian and daughter of Bonnie Burnworth of Portales gressional page on June 6 and returns to and Kent Nuckols of Albuquerque said she Portales to complete her senior year in high Nancy have also focused their essay rec­ never had any previous political aspirations school next fall. ommendations on competitive activities, such or background. In the meantime, while her hometown as research and development, .quality en­ "I had read about being a Congressional friends read the latest from Capitol Hill in hancements, and productivity. I was very im­ Page in the history books, and now that I'm the newspaper or watch the news on tele­ pressed by the ability of these young people here, I've learned so much about it," vision, Nuckols is grateful she has the once­ to integrate such complex issues into a re­ Nuckols said. " I want to thank Bill Richard­ in-a-lifetime thrill of seeing history in ac­ sponsible economic growth strategy. son for getting me here. A number of Pages tion. Clearly, we must invest in the education of have been studying politics for a long time, "These things I'm watching are going to be our young people to ensure that they are able and a number of them are like me and came written about in my children's history here to learn." books, "Nuckols said. "Everyone here tries to to advance these ideas in society. I commend Her experiences working with Congress remind the Pages all the time that we are the Creve Coeur/Olivette Chamber of Com­ have strengthened the Portales teen-ager's sitting here and history is being made and merce and the Lions Club for their support of ambitions to become a speech pathologist we are a part of it.'' these students and higher education within our 10044 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 community, in general. I hope all of my col­ gentle sense of humor. While I did not have girls from my district who have earned the Girl leagues will join me in congratulating these the pleasure of serving with Bill in the Florida Scout Gold Award, the highest award achiev­ young St. Louisans on their achievements. I House of Representatives, my husband, Dex­ able in Girl Scouting. Each of these recipients wish them success in their future endeavors. ter, .did. Dexter found him to be a true and has demonstrated a high level of skill and dedicated public servant. In recent years, I leadership and each has completed a special had dealt with Bill in his final post as Sec­ Gold Award project. CONDEMNING RODNEY KING retary of Community affairs and enjoyed work­ Deborah Apollo, from Kenmore, organized VERDICT ing with him. The Miami Herald summed up and chaired a Teen Neighborhood Watch Pro­ the sense of loss in its editorial "Devoted pub­ gram in conjunction with the Kenmore Police lic servant" which follows: HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL Department's adult program. OF CALIFORNIA Only one word does justice to the stunning death of Bill Sadowski: tragic. The secretary Cheryl Benton, also of Kenmore, organized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Florida Department of Community Af­ a youth group at her church for children in Thursday, April 30, 1992 fairs died in a plane crash in St. Augustine grades 3-5. early yesterday morning. The plane's pilot Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to also died. Another Kenmore resident, Kathryn express my disbelief at the verdict in the trial Mr. Sadowski's death is first of all a trag­ Maragliano, designed and produced a play of the four Los Angeles police officers who edy for his family. His wife, Jean, and chil­ based on the Dr. Seuss book, "The Lorax." beat Rodney King. Except for 12 jurors in Simi dren, Jill and Ryan, were the loves of his Finally, but not least, Dina Wilkins .and Valley, the world was shocked and outraged life. Nobody doubted it when he said in 1982, at age 38, that he was leaving the state Robin Woolson of Tonawanda developed a by the appalling violence which was inflicted camp training program to prepare Brownie Girl upon an unarmed citizen by law enforcement House after six years of service in order to spend more time with his family. Scouts, ages 6-8, for their first outdoor cam~ officers. Mr. Sadowski's legislative record is evi­ ing experience .. This verdict has left many law-abiding citi­ dence that one effective lawmaker can zens of Los Angeles wondering who will pro­ achieve more in six years than a whole dele­ I want to salute each and every one of tect them from the police. One of the defend­ gation of mediocrities can accomplish in a these girls for their outstanding achievements. ants in this trial claimed that his use of vio­ lifetime. So quickly did he master complex They and the Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and lence was justified because he mistakenly issues such as insurance and banking that he Erie County are to be commended for their soon was entrusted with major responsibil­ thought Rodney King was under the influence commitment and dedication to the Scouting ities in those areas. He was also a force on experience. of drugs. This excuse can be used by any vio­ crucial issues such as education. He helped lence-minded officer to justify any level of vio­ forge an "urban coalition" to champion the lence against anyone. It is outrageous to allow larger counties' interests. this kind of mindset in public servants whose Above all, though, Mr. Sadowski's col­ duty it is to protect the public. leagues respected and liked him as a man of TRIBUTE TO GARRETTFORD I hope that our incoming Chief of Police will conscience who was never self-righteous. He ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was "pro-life" on abortion and capital pun­ not accept this kind of excuse from his officers ishment, for instance, but he had friends on and will seriously take into account the rec­ both sides of both issues. His dry wit, includ­ HON. CURT WELDON ommendations made in the Christopher com­ ing frequent self-deprecating allusions to his mission's report. Instead of "looking the other Polish ancestry, helped him get along well OF PENNSYLVANIA way" when brutality reports are filed, these even with lawmakers who often disagreed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cases need to be thoroughly and vigorously with him. His goodbye to the Legislature didn't end Thursday, April 30, 1992 investigated. Our police force needs to end Bill Sadowski's public service. Indeed, his acts of excessive violence committed by its of­ record of later achievements is ari ·example Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ficers. for all those elected officials who now cling recognize Garrettford Elementary School. The I urge the Justice Department to vigorously so desperately to their jobs. school will celebrate the SOth anniversary of pursue its investigation into the violation of Mr. Especially significant was his three-year tenure (1984-87) on the governing board of the christening of its facility on May 1, 1992. King's civil rights. Federal charges must be When the first Garrettford Elementary School filed against those responsible for this brutal the South Florida Water Management Dis­ trict. As chairperson during his final two was built in 1909, it was a small school in a action. This beating was truly a terrible epi­ years there, he presided during a challenging tiny community. Today, Garrettford remains a sode, and it was not an isolated case. To period when the district was accelerating its neighborhood school with a small percentage watch a man being fearfully beaten, kicked functional evolution from mere water man­ of the students riding buses to school. While and electrically shocked by police officers was agement to a key role in protecting South the original school consisted of only three Florida's fragile environment .. a sickening sight. classrooms, a teacher's lounge, and a prin­ We must realize that respect for the l~w de­ Yet nothing better illustrates Mr. Sadowski's devotion to public service than cipal's office, today it is the home for 720 stu­ creases, when our law enforcement officers his 15 months running the agency respon­ dents, including many from various countries violate the laws they have sworn to enforce. sible for enforcing Florida's controversial around the world. Yet for all that growth, As citizens of Los Angeles, we must all refrain growth-management laws. He took the job Garrettford remains a neighborhood, a school from violence. We must all work together to reluctantly, then worked tirelessly to dispel dedicated to educating the students and the effect a positive change in community-police a legacy ill will and to marshal public sup­ community. relations and create a climate of understand­ port to protect the planning process from ing. legislative assault. He was on such a mission The school boasts a family atmosphere for when his life was snuffed out. Tragic. its 23 regular classrooms and 7 special edu­ Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my condo­ cation classes. Garrettford's recognition in IN MEMORY OF BILL SADOWSKI lences to his widow, children and all the 1990 as a "School of Excellence" on both the Sadowski family. He was a presence in Flor­ State and national levels exemplifies its pride HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN ida that will be greatly missed. in the attainment of high standards and its part in educating productive citizens for the 21st OF FLORIDA century. We need more schools like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GIRL SCOUT AW ARDS Garrettford. Thursday, April 30, 1992 Since 1983, Wayne McAllister has been the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is my HON. JOHN J. LaF ALCE principal of Garrettford Elementary. Under his OF NEW YORK sad duty to note sudden and tragic passing of leadership, with a dedicated faculty, staff, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Florida's Department of Community Affairs student body, Garrettford has proven itself a Secretary, Bill Sadowski. Bill Sadowski was Thursday, April 30, 1992 fine educational institution. It is with great well known in both Miami and Tallahassee for Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to· pleasure that I congratulate Garrettford Ele­ his devotion to public life, as well for having a pay special recognition this morning to five mentary on its SOth anniversary. April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10045 TRIBUTE TO THE GERMANTOWN, TRIBUTE TO KEITH D. WRIGHT indeed deserving of the honors extended to IL FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR them for the all-inclusive services which lOOTH ANNIVERSARY they have rendered in the religious, civic, HON. DONALD M. PAYNE educational, cultural and political arenas of OF NEW JERSEY the Memphis community and beyond. Their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishment and contributions are in­ HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO deed historic in nature. They dared to dream Thursday, April 30, 1992 of a better community, a better nation and a OF ILLINOIS Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, better world where justice and equality for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today I would like to bring to the attentioin of all citizens prevails. But they recognized in my colleagues an exceptional individual. His their early struggles that freedom for the op­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 name is Keith D. Wright and he was recently pressed is bought with a price, and they dared to pay the price, and Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to named by the United Way of the Oranges as Volunteer of the Year. Also, he was added to Whereas, these distinguished American bring my colleagues' attention to the 1OOth an­ citizens are team-players in this " drama of the board of directors of the United Way qt the niversary of the Germantown, IL Fire Depart­ life together" , and they serve as an " all-in­ Oranges. The United Way of the Oranges rep­ ment. The Volunteer Fire Department of Ger­ clusive support system" for each other in resents the cities of Orange, East Orange, mantown, a town in my congressional district, times of trial and triumph as well. They are West Orange, and South Orange, NJ, which I acclaimed for their courageous leadership in will commemorate 100 years of fighting fires have the privilege to represent. the Civil Rights Struggle, and they endured and providing other emergency services on These are impressive accomplishments to the indignities of being arrested for partici­ May 2 of this year. be sure, but Keith Wright is a remarkable pation in sit-ins, boycotts and freedom marches, and The Germantown Volunteer Fire Co. was man, as is made _clear by his numerous established on May 2, 1892, and was com­ achievements in business and the community. Whereas, we pay tribute to the esteemed Mrs. Maxine Smith as a courageous spirit, prised of 18 volunteer firefighters. These fire­ Keith is currently the assistant manager of computer operations for the Port Authority of whose accomplishments and contributions men used a hand-operated pump which was are a matter of international record. She is loaded onto a horse-drawn wagon and taken New York and New Jersey. He is chairman of intellectually and academically accom­ the East Orange Parking Authority, the East to the site of the fire. plished as evidenced by her attainment of a Orange Economic Development Co. and the B.A. Degree from Spellman College in At­ In the early days of the department, all Mayor's Community Development 2000 steer­ lanta, Georgia and an M.A. Degree from funds and equipment were donated. To sup­ ing committee. He is a past president of the Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont. port the fire department, the firefighters have Black Data Processing Association. Her leadership roles in numerous organiza­ held a variety of fundraisers throughout their Mr. Speaker, I can not help being im­ tions are far too numerous for inclusion in 100-year history. Platform dances were spon­ pressed. In addition, in 1984, while working at this document. The awards and honors which she has received represent a numerical phe­ sored weekly in the mid-1900's to raise the Hoffman-LaRoche, Mr. Wright was selected as nomenon. She presently serves as the Execu­ necessary funds to purchase a 1941 pumper a Black Achiever. He was nominated an Out­ tive Secretary of the local chapter of the truck. This truck was in use until 1988! standing Young Man of America and is listed NAACP, and the President of the Memphis in "Who's Who in Black America." Board of Education. She is renowned for her The fundraisers also enabled the volunteers Other civic responsibilities Keith Wright has supreme articulative skills and her effer­ to build a new fire station and purchase the taken upon himself include membership on the vescent personality and deportment. She first fire department radio system in the coun­ Martin Luther Commission youth committee, brings zest and vitality to any occasion of ty. This tradition continues with members rais­ director of the Tri-City People's Corp., and sits which she is a part, and ing funds to buy an assortment of equipment. on the board of managers for the East Orange Whereas, Dr. Vasco Smith is hailed as a This year the firefighters contributed the funds YMCA. "Soldier of Uncommon Valor." I salute him and manpower to convert a used truck into a Keith Wright has proven himself to be a for his noble character and lofty ideals. He served "with honor" in the defense of this water-tanker truck. community leader deserving of recognition. I nation in World Wa.r II and in the Korean As a member of the Congressional Fire have known Keith for more than 10 years, and War. And, he is equally heroic as a " star per­ Services Caucus, I recognize the importance I have always had nothing but respect for him former" in the political arena of Memphis and his endeavors. I am sure my respected of fire departments nationwide. Formed in and Shelby County. He has carved for him­ colleagues join me in congratulating Mr. self a unique place in the history of this 1987, the caucus addresses issues relating to Wright on his most recent accomplishment as community for his exemplary leadership on fire, life safety, and emergency response. The volunteer of the year for the United Way of the the Charter Commission of Shelby County Congress and fire service are united behind a Oranges. which led to legislation resulting in the single agenda of concentration on the fun­ building of the sixty million dollar medical damental goal of a fire safe America. facility which we refer to with price as the TRIBUTE TO DR. AND MRS. V ASCO MED. His legislative agenda of accomplish­ Today, the Germantown Volunteer Fire De­ ment and the awards, citation and honors SMITH, JR. partment has 30 members, all volunteers, who which he has received defy our ability to in­ contribute their time and talents to their com­ clude them in this do cumen t , and munity. A truck mechanic, carpenter, plumber, HON. HAROLD E. FORD Whereas, Dr. Smith has preserved in aca­ and electrician work beside a computer pro­ OF TENNESSEE demic attainment and in his exemplary per­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formance in the practice of dentistry since grammer, draftsman, and engineer to respond 1945. He is a graduate of LeMoyne-Owen Col­ to emergency calls in the southern Illinois Thursday, April 30, 1992 lege of Memphis, Tennessee and holds the community. Mr. FORD of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, D.D.S. Degree from Meharry Medical College would like to share with my colleagues this where he attained membership in Kappa The teamwork of this fire department allows Sigma Pi (National Dental Honor Society) proclamation honoring Dr. and Mrs. Vasco their performance to exceed all expectations. and Omicron Kappa Upsilon (International In fact, in 1991, the department received the Smith, Jr. of Memphis, TN. Mr. Speaker, it is Dental Honor Society). an honored privilege for me to join with the Clinton County Sheriff's Department Distin­ Dr. and Mrs. Smith are the parent of one guished Service Award for their participation in citizens of the Ninth Congressional District, son-Dr. Vasco Smith, ill. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and with citi­ responding to a dramatic multiple-fatality vehi­ It is with great personal pleasure and pride zens throughout this Nation in paying tribute to cle accident. that I salute Dr. and Mrs. Vasco Smith as Dr. and Mrs. Vasco Smith who have dedicated Distinguished Americans, and declare that I ask my colleagues to join me as I applaud their lives to improving the human condition of they are indeed " Citizens Extraordinaire" : the Germantown Fire Co.'s current and former those whose lives they have touched in a very Now, be it therefore members who have proudly provided fire and special way: Resolved , Tha t this proclamation shall be­ emergency medical services to the German- Whereas, Dr. and Mrs. Smith-affection­ come a part of the Congressional Record on . town community for the past 100 years. ately referred to as " Vasco and Maxine" are this 1st day of May, 1992. 10046 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 CONGRATULATIONS TO ESPARTO and making Colorado a better place to live for PADS 2. I am especially grateful for the HIGH SCHOOL all of us. AMA's vision and leadership in this area. At a time when social needs are great, According to an AMA spokesperson, as quoted in the March, 1992 Psychiatric Times, HON. VIC FAZIO those who freely give their time and talents to the bill is " something we've advocated be­ OF. CALIFORNIA help others are a precious resource. It is re­ cause it relieves the paperwork burden and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freshing to see a group, as dedicated as Co­ brings the whole concept of drug-tracking lumbia Cares, recognized with the Nation's into the 20th century. Health agencies will Thursday, April 30 , 1992 most prestigious community service award. screen the data, so there is less likelihood of Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like my Again, I commend the volunteers of Columbia review by drug enforcement officials. It will colleagues to join me in congratulating Cares and their hard work. They truly exem­ also advance patient care due to bad pre­ Esparto High School of Yolo County, CA, on plify dedicated public servants and I applaud scribing practices, which will be enhanced and improved through appropriate peer re­ its centennial anniversary. Since 1892, them and thank them for their commitment to view.'' Esparto High has educated young people from helping the citizens of Colorado. DUPONT-MERCK SUPPORTS OKLAHOMA' S the Capay Valley in northern California. ELECTRONIC DATA TRANSFER (EDT) PROGRAM Esparto, originally called Esperanza, exem­ The concept of using computer-based data plifies the significant impact of railroads on the THE PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNT ABIL­ ITY AND PATIENT CARE IM­ for the purposes of improving patient care development of California. When the Southern and enhancing enforcement activity appears Pacific Railroad laid its tracks in the valley, the PROVEMENT ACT to have the support of a leading U.S. drug resulting land use created a rapid rise in popu­ company, Dupont-Merck. Speaking of their lation. Consequently, the town of Esparto was HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK experience with the Oklahoma OSTAR pro­ born. OF CALIFORNIA gram, first begun January 1, 1991, Dupont­ Merck stated in a letter to me: " our records Early education in the Esparto and Capay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Valley areas played a major role in community indicate very little if any change in the pre­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 scribing for our Schedule II products." Du­ life. The residents took great pride in their pont-Merck's Schedule II products are the educational system, the center of which was Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing popular pain killers Percodan and Percocet, and is Esparto High School. At its inceptior;i, today a bill designed to help improve the out­ which account for about half of the pain kill­ the school served eight elementary school dis­ patient prescribing of prescription medications. er market share. Continuing, Dupont-Merck tricts throughout Yolo County, as one of only The following outlines· more details, back­ states: two senior high schools. ground, and an explanation of the Prescription " Our conjecture is that nothing has Esparto High began holding classes in a Accountability and Patient Care Improvement changed in the prescribers' practice settings; Act: consequently, practitioners continue to pre­ two-story wood-framed structure. Following a scribe in a manner they know is appropriate devastating fire in 1939, the residents of EXPLANATION and believe to be in the best interest of pa­ Esparto banded together to rebuild the high BACKGROUND tient care." school. Esparto High has since expanded to My legislation calls for the development of Furthermore, Dupont-Merck reports: meet the growing needs of its students with 10 State-based demonstration projects ad­ " it is our understanding that the use of the the addition of an agricultural wing and a busi­ ministered by states' Departments of Health. Oklahoma program, to date, has primarily ness education department. The initiative will simply build on three produced information by which 'doctor shop­ In short, I know my fellow Members will join state-wide efforts sponsored and funded by pers' have been identified and arrested. As the Bush Administration in Oklahoma, Mas­ stated above, with the use of EDT [Elec­ me in congratulating Esparto High School on tronic Data Transfer] nothing changes in the its first 100 years, and extending my best sachusetts, and Hawaii. It will use existing computer technology to focus attention on prescribers' practice settings. Therefore, we wishes for many more years of quality edu­ cases of under- and over-prescribing of con­ believe it is reasonable to assume that en­ cation in California. trolled substances. It should be particularly forcement activity directed towards those helpful in ending the under-prescribing of who are prescribing for other than legiti­ painkillers in our society. The Administra­ mate medical reasons will be effective but TRIBUTE TO COLUMBIA CARES: tion, in providing federal block grants won't affect legitimate prescribing." " 1992 POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD" through the Department of Health and COMPUTERIZATION: IT' S HAPPENED, SO LET'S RECIPIENT Human Services (HHS) and the Department MAKE IT WORK FOR PUBLIC POLICY PURPOSES of Justice, has developed a model to improve My legislation would not change the cur- HON. DAN SCHAEFER patient care, to better educate physicians rent practice of medicine in any way, shape and patients, and to address existing fraud. I or form. My legislation would not change the OF COLORADO applaud the Bush Administration's efforts in current practice of pharmacy in any way, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this area. shape or form. It would, however, change the Thursday , April 30 , 1992 APPRECIATION software in the pharmacist's computer. Today, at least 95% of all pharmacy oper­ Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today I am especially grateful to numerous orga­ nizations which have helped me in develop­ ations are computerized, as are 80% of all to congratulate Columbia Cares, a nonprofit ing this initiative, ranging from national doctor offices. Whether patients pay cash, community service program of the Englewood, medical membership groups, pharmacy are covered under Medicaid, or have pre­ CO-based thrift Columbia Savings, which has groups, pharmaceutical companies, national scription drug coverage under an insurance recently been named recipient of the "1992 and local patient membership groups, var­ plan, the pharmacist keeps patient records President's Annual Points of Light Award." ious state health agencies, civil liberties ad­ by computer. It has been a trend for ten The volunteer program is one of 21 "Points of vocates, and computer specialists. years now, and by the end of 1992, 100% of all pharmacies will be completely computerized. Light Award" winners chosen nationwide this In short, this effort is nothing more than an expansion of existing federal law for Drug Why? Because insurance companies require year from a field of more than 4,500 nomina­ it for efficiency and cost containment pur­ tions. Utilization Review (DUR) beyond the Medic­ aid population to the population as a whole. poses and it allows doctors and pharmacists I am proud of the tremendous amount of The DUR program enjoys the support of the to be reimbursed in 5 days instead of 5 time and effort that over 890 Columbia Cares American Medical Association (AMA), the weeks. volunteers have contributed to educational and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association President Bush, in announcing his national environmental ·projects in Colorado. Despite (PMA), and the American Pharmaceutical heal th care reform proposal in Cleveland in Association (APhA), and I have incorporated February, 1992, called for all Medicare and the demands of their own personal lives, these Medicaid claims to be made " electronically" volunteers devoted hours engaged in com­ into t he legislation the detailed DUR prin­ ciples developed by these three organiza­ and is proposing a "Smart Card" for the pany-sponsored volunteer activities, with the health care system. A Prescription Account­ sole purpose of helping others. Programs such tions. This idea for a computerized Prescrip­ tion Accountability program first originated ability and Patient Care Improvement pro­ as Homework Hotline, GED on TV, the Colo­ from the American Medical Association gram is a natural extension of these propos­ rado Center for the Book and the Colorado (AMA), in an idea called PADS, a paper­ als. State Library for the Blind and Physically based data collection program later up­ GOALS Handicapped are improving our communities graded to a computerized version called The legislation is designed to: April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10047 (1 ) address the underutilization (or over­ 1991 , " Drug-Tracking System May Be Model tient, physician, or pharmacist. Confiden­ utilization) of controlled substances required for States," explained; tiality and privacy under multiple copy pre­ for the treatment of special medical needs. It " Illegal use of Schedule II drugs is a great­ scription programs has always been guaran­ does this by providing State health agencies, er problem than illegal drugs such as mari­ teed. Millions of prescriptions are handled medical membership groups, and patient ad­ juana or cocaine, said Rep. Gary Bastin (D­ under these S.fStems every year, with con­ vocacy organizations a means to better edu­ Del City). 'Prior to the electronic tracking fidentiality assured. Nevertheless, my bill cate physicians and patients on ways to pre­ program, investigators attempted to follow contains some strengthened provisions. I in­ scribe and take needed prescriptions involv­ paper trails,' said Elaine Dodd, chief agent in vite interested parties to participate in these ing controlled substances; and the compliance division of the Oklahoma Bu­ privacy-protection efforts (in separate legis­ (2) facilitate the implementation of the reau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Con­ lation I will introduce, the sale of all per­ physician practice guidelines, particularly trol. 'For an investigator to follow leads on sonal prescription and health records to drug the anti-pain guidelines, currently being de­ a diversion case, he or she had to second­ companies and other third parties will be veloped by HHS' Agency for Health Care Pol­ prohibited). icy and Research (AHCPR); and guess which of the 900 pharmacies in Okla­ homa might have prescriptions, then spend Let me be most clear: the Prescription Ac­ (3) facilitate needed substance abuse coun­ countability system is number-based only­ selling treatment, at the physician's discre­ days manually reviewing files,' she said. " Diversion investigators were facing an no "national data base" as some have mis­ tion, for those patients who may be · need­ takenly claimed; no " names in a computer" lessly addicted to these classes of drugs; and impossible task in trying to identify loca­ (4) improve a State's ability to stop exist­ tions of prescriptions and ultimate consum­ as some incorrectly assume. My proposal re­ ing fraud and illegal diversion of these po­ ers," she said. A "combination of intuition quires Data Encryption Standards (DES) de­ tentially dangerous and addictive drugs, es­ and blind luck" was needed to build cases, veloped by the National Institute of Stand­ timated by HHS and the DEA to cause hun­ she said. "The new computerized system al­ ards and Technology (NIST), and relies on dreds of millions, if not billions, in health lows investigators to quickly locate which the highest standard of data security protec­ care fraud and illegal drug trafficking of pharmacies were visited by abusers." tions. legal controlled substances; In other words, a computerized system re­ In layman's terms, all the number-based These are goals which build on the estab­ moves the investigator from the physician's data attributed to an individual is " scram­ lished DUR principles, and existing data sys­ office and pharmacy. Now, when the crack bled"-the doctor's assigned DEA number, tems should be used to give the state-based house is raided, and a prescription for a con­ the pharmacists' National Association of DUR Boards the information necessary to do trolled substance is found, the investigator Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) number, the their jobs. visits 12 doctors and 9 pharmacies to try to State-established patient unique identifier number (most likely the Social Security or WHAT INFORMATION WOULD BE COLLECTED? build a paper trail. In this process, many law-abiding physicians and pharmacists were state driver's license number) under this sys­ The measure would allow State health tem agencies to access number-based information needlessly involved. Under a computerized For example, suppose a patient's State on prescriptions of controlled substances in program, the investigators will know where driver license number was " 123456789" . Hypo­ Schedule II, III, and IV through " electronic the prescription in question is kept on file. thetically, under encryption, the scrambling data transfer" using existing computer tech­ [Note: under current federal law, prescrip­ of that number would be stored in the com­ nology. tions for controlled substances are kept on puter as "935724618". Furthermore, the 9- (1) The doctor's assigned Drug Enforce­ the pharmacy location for five years (under digit number could be scrambled into a ment Administration (DEA) number. Doctors my bill this would not change).] longer string of numerical digits, say a 50- today cannot write a prescription for a con­ (2) To Better Educate Physicians and Patients digit string of numbers. This technique is trolled substance without including their standard for all secured computer systems DEA number on the prescription. For education purposes, the information is (2) The pharmacy location's National Asso­ a first step for health agencies and medical which require tight controls on data. Unless ciation of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) num­ societies seeking to improve physicians' pre­ one knows the full encryption code, even if a ber. scribing practices. For example, Michigan "hacker got in the computer," they'd be (3) A " unique identifier patient number," has a statewide multiple-copy prescription looking at useless information- a string of which will be coded for privacy reasons, to program, begun in 1989, where data is col­ numbers with no meaning whatsoever. include, for example, either a Social Secu­ lected on Schedule II prescriptions. Michi­ Under my proposal, all the data collected rity number or a driver's license number. gan's Health Department has built a pre­ by the computer in the designated health When a patient files a claim with their insur­ scribing profile on physician's use of Ritalin, agency is administered by a panel of 5 heal th ance company, the Social Security number, a Schedule II drug. Ritalin can be used under agency officials: two with solid backgrounds the driver's license number or some other as­ limited circumstances for the treatment of in prescribing, two with solid backgrounds in signed personal number are used. attention deficit disorder, or hyperactive investigations, and the designated state (4) The date of birth of the patient recipi­ children. The drug is not recommended by health agency director. Only the designated ent. This information will greatly assist the its maker for long periods of time- only in state health agency director would know the designated health agency in identifying limited circumstances. The Health Depart­ full encryption code to unscramble the data. abuses of drugs in certain patient popu­ The four other panel members would know ment has evidence that a number of pediatri­ 1 lations. For example, benzodiazapene (tran­ cians and school-based nurse clinics pre­ only h the encryption code. In other words, quilizer) misuse and abuse is a significant scribe Ritalin beyond the maximum cumu­ the prescribers and the investigators share problem in the senior citizen population, as lative dosage or exceeding the recommended the responsibility, serving as a " checks and can be the misuse of prescribing Ritalin (a balances." This design protects legitimate duration. In cooperation with the Michigan prescribing while also properly identifying Schedule II drug) to children for the treat­ Medical Society, the state Health Depart­ ment of attention deficit hyperactivity dis­ cases of reasonable cause for further inquiry ment has begun a series of educational semi­ involving possible illegal activity. order. nars. (5) The National Drug Code (NDC) number AMERICA'S " OTHER" DRUG PROBLEM: WHY THIS for the drug, the quantity, and dosage units. ASSURING PATIENT AND PHYSICIAN PRIVACY: LEGISLATION IS NEEDED DATA ENCRYPTION STANDARDS (DES) (6) The home State of the recipient. This (1) To Address Diversion helps states deal with the "patient crossing My legislation will protect the privacy and the state border" issue. Illegal diversion of legal controlled sub­ rights of patients, physicians, and phar­ stances is estimated by the Drug Enforce­ (7) The medical specialty of the physician macists and their ability to have access to (to be determined by the State licensing ment Administration as a $25 billion market. needed medications by placing the strictest A recent Los Angeles Times article re­ board and provided to the designated state confidentiality safeguards on the system. I health agency). This will help protect from ported the seriousness of illegal diversion: cannot overemphasize the need to protect " Quoting from the FBI, the report outlines needless audits doctors who write large num­ the confidentiality of all patient and physi­ bers of legitimate prescriptions of various a 'typical' Medicaid fraud and diversion cian information, and I have stressed this in scheme: A doctor writes an unnecessary pre­ Schedule II, III or IV controlled substances. the legislation. For example, oncologists regularly write scription, billing Medicaid for a patient's This bill will further enhance the patient visit [Note: the billing to Medicaid costs an large dosages of morphine, and for good rea­ confidentiality protections of existing son. On the other hand, if a podiatrist writes average of $150) and for unnecessary tests a prescription for a large dosage of meth­ antidiversion programs, called multiple copy [Note: x-rays and other tests average $75) amphetamine, then something's likely to be prescription programs, that are in place in 10 that the physician ordered. The patient then suspect. States (CA, TX, MI, IL, NY, RI, IN, ID, ill, has the prescription filled at a pharmacy WA ). These ten States, covering 45 % of the WHY SHOULD THE INFORMATION BE COLLECTED? that is taking part in the fraud. The phar­ country's population, have operated anti-di­ macist bills Medicaid after filing the fraudu­ (1) To Address Illegal D iversion version and anti-fraud programs for years­ lent prescription." To fight illegal diversion, it's a case of effi­ California, for example, since 1940---without a " The patient then sells the unneeded drug ciency. A Tulsa [OK] World story of June 21, single case of a privacy violation to the pa- to a drug 'diverter,' often using the money 10048 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 for his narcotics addiction. After the di­ software at the point-of-sale. If protects pa­ percentage is taken out of the betting pool. verter repackages and sells the drug to a tient and practitioner privacy. Legitimate This "takeout" accounts for State revenues as pharmacy, it re-enters the chain of retail prescribing is secured and the patient in well as revenues to the track and horsemen sales." need will not be affected-but the taxpayer racing there. The larger amount bet, the larger In other cases, the legal prescription is will save billions in reduced illegal prescrib­ traded on the 'street' for illegal drugs, a ing and waste, fraud and abuse in the sys­ the amount that is earned by the State and practice commonly referred to' as the "Val­ tem. the track. Any money that is removed from ium for crack" drug trade. this betting universe, such as by the Federal Another article in the March 23, 1992 Drug withholding requirement, reduces State taxes Enforcement Report states: PARIMUTUEL WITHHOLDING and income to the track and horse owners. It "Officials from state after state are report­ has been estimated by the American Horse ing rampant overprescription of some Sched­ Council that withholding reduces State tax rev­ ule IV tranquilizers, well past the short term HON. RICHARD T. SCHUIZE use recommended by medical experts. Abuse OF PENNSYLVANIA enues and industry receipts by $4 7 million an­ can lead to addiction and even death when IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nually, based on 1988 data. Taxpayers generally view the withholding overdosed with other drugs. Xanax, a rel­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 atively new tranquilizer, is openly sold out­ tax as an excise tax having no relation at all side drug treatment clinics because addicts Mr. SCHULZE. Mr. Speaker, today I, to­ to one's true tax liability, which is usually zero. have learned it intensifies the effect of meth­ gether with Mr. BUNNING, Mr. MCGRATH, Mr. In order to file for a refund a taxpayer must adone, making efforts to break addiction MRAZEK and Mr. NOWAK, am introducing legis­ give up the standard deduction and itemize fruitless." lation to correct an inequity in the Internal deductions in order to claim offsetting losses Drug enforcement officials also inform me Revenue Code that has caused serious prob­ that Xanax, Valium and other and get a refund. This is often not a reason­ benzodiazapenes have, unfortunately, be­ lems for a segment of a taxpaying public and able choice for lower income individuals. And come the 'sister drug' to the crack and co­ a productive and worthwhile industry. This leg­ even if that is possible, the record-keeping de­ caine highs when used in combination. islation would modify the current parimutuel manded by I RS to substantiate losses is Xanax and Valium are often found on prem­ withholding tax on racing by raising the thresh­ equally unreasonable. ises "when the crack house is raided." While old from $1,000 to $5,000. This would make In addition, many racing patrons pay Fed­ these medications clearly have legitimate the withholding threshold the same as for eral income tax at the rate of 15 percent, but and meaningful applications for millions of other forms of state-sponsored gambling. are having funds withheld at the racetrack at Americans for mental health-related care, Parimutuel horse racing is a sport and rec­ the rate of 20 percent. This is unfair to these they are increasingly becoming subject to abuse and engaged in combination with the reational activity that is legal in 43 States. taxpayers and causes racing serious public re­ illicit drug trade. Both off-track and inter-track wagering is legal lations problems. Unless the withholding threshold is raised to (2) To Address Misuse and Abuse in the United States. In 1989, the latest year for which statistics are available, over 70 mil­ $5,000 parimutuel racing will not be able to An estimated 2 million seniors are either addicted to or at risk to addiction to tran­ lion people attended the races, generating compete on a level playing field with other quilizers. The Bush Administration esti­ nearly $600 million in direct revenue to the gaming activities subject to withholding. State­ mates that 250,000 Medicare rehos­ States from parimutuel taxes, track licenses, sponsored and supported lotteries must with­ pitalizations are the result of adverse drug occupational licenses, admission taxes and hold winnings only when they exceed $5,000. reactions. The National Institute on Drug miscellaneous fees. As a Member from the There is no rational basis for providing dis­ Abuse (NIDA) reports nearly 90,000 overdoses State of New York, I should emphasize that criminatory treatment in compliance provisions to legal narcotics, painkillers, sedatives, and racing provides not only millions of tax dollars such as the withholding threshold on winnings tranquilizers. to our State, but also provides tens of thou­ from gaming activities. A HHS Inspector General's report states The racing industry, and the horse industry that between 1.5 and 2 million American sen­ sands of jobs and pumps in hundreds of mil­ iors-or roughly 1 in 16---are either addicted lions of dollars to our State economy. it supports, including thousands of breeders, to or at risk to addiction to .benzodiazapenes The Internal Revenue Code presently re­ trainers, jockeys and others, is having a dif­ (tranquilizers like Valium, Librium, Xanax, quires racetracks to withhold 20 percent of ficult financial time. The entire equine industry and Halcion). Inspector General Richard any winning bets where the payoff is over depends on a health racing industry for sur­ Kusserow refers to such addiction as "Ameri­ $1,000 and the odds on the bet are 300 to 1 vival. One factor causing a slump in the indus­ ca's 'other' drug problem." or higher. This withholding requirement was try is the withholding requirement. (3) To Address the Clear Undertreatment of added to the law in 1976 at the suggestion of Considering the inequity and damage asso­ Patients' Needs the Treasury Department, which alleged that ciated with this seemingly insignificant meas­ There is also overwhelming evidence show­ many bettors were winning substantial ure, I hope that my colleagues will agree that ing the undertreatment of certain medical amounts at racetracks, but not reporting the it is worth correcting. needs, particularly cancer pain, AIDS-relat­ proceeds on their income tax forms. This approach will eliminate the regressive ed pain, and mental health-related matters. effects of the tax and the bulk of the reduction The new Pain Treatment guidelines an­ Regardless of whether withholding was nec­ nounced on March 5, 1992, by the Agency for essary or appropriate in 1976, the $1,000 in State and industry revenues while still main­ Heal th Policy and Research and designed to threshold is, without any question, no longer taining a withholding assessment on larger more adequately treat Americans in pain are appropriate. This is made evident by the payouts more likely to represent net income to principles which I have incorporated in this $5,000 threshold that applies to State-spon­ the recipient. comprehensive approach. sored and supported lotteries. In response to This correction is worthwhile, fair and nec­ THE SOLUTION the tax compliance issue, it is important to em­ essary to an industry that has been severely The current system has failed, but new phasize that the Internal Revenue Service now hurt by the present Tax Code. I hope that all technologies offer opportunities for solu­ also requires all tracks to report to the Service Members can recognize this and particularly tions. any payout in excess of $600 when the odds urge Members from States with racing and Using existing computer data systems, the breeding industries to join me in this effort. health care field will avoid mountains of pa­ are 300 to 1 or higher. The legislation intro­ perwork, save Medicare and Medicaid hun­ duced today would not change, in any way, dreds of millions in waste, fraud and abuse, that reporting requirement. With the advanced A TAX LOOPHOLE IS INCREASING help law enforcement investigate, arrest and computer compliance systems that are in THE COST OF THE SAVIN GS AND convict the Pill Mills, script doctors, and place today that were not in place in 1976, LOAN BAILOUT professional doctor shoppers. My proposal there is little chance that a taxpayer will at­ protects privacy. My proposal helps address tempt to evade paying tax on a payout which HON. MATIHEW J. RINALDO the obvious undertreatment of patient needs is reported to the IRS, with or without with­ OF NEW JERSEY by providing needed data to health agencies holding. and medical societies to better educate phy­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A significant effect of parimutuel withholding sicians on proper prescribing practices. Thursday, April 30, 1992 My legislation does not change medical is to reduce the amount of money in circula­ practice. My legislation does not change tion at racetracks. Every time a dollar is wa­ Mr. RINALDO. Mr. Speaker, financial take­ pharmacy practice. It simply changes the gered at a parimutuel racetracks, a certain over artists and tax lawyers in search of a bo- April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10049 · nanza are latching on to failed savings and Bill Jaime joined the staff of Sanger High DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF loan institutions and striking it rich. For a rel­ School in 1963, and has since earned the VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST atively modest amount of money, some inves­ name of Sanger's Music Man. His distinctive tors have acquired not only an S&L and its as­ talent as a musical director and teacher have HON. RAYMOND J. ~cGRATH sets, but also huge Government subsidies and shone at various music festivals. During his OF NEW YORK guarantees spanning a 10-year period. career Jaime's instrumental music students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During banking committee hearings on fund­ were awarded 25 superior ratings by the adju­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 ing the savings and loan bailout, investigators dicators of the Music Educators Association, disclosed that one wealthy investor in Texas and his jazz bands have had equally impres­ Mr. McGRATH. Mr. Speaker, I again want put up only $1,000 of his own money to pur­ sive showings, consistently earning numerous to take this opportunity to reflect on the annual chase Bluebonnet Savings. In return, the Gov­ superior ratings as well. Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holo­ ernment promised almost $3 billion in tax-free caust. subsidies and guarantees over 10 years. Wit­ In addition to his outstanding service to During my years as a public office holder in nesses testified that the deal was so lucrative Sanger High School, Bill Jaime has enriched Nassau County, NY, I have had the honor of that Bluebonnet became one of the most prof­ our community through the years with his spe­ meeting many Holocaust survivors. Most survi­ itable thrifts in the United States, all from tax­ cial talents. Jaime's musicians have partici­ vors had relatives who did not return from the free subsidies. pated in civic and military functions throughout Nazi concentration camps. The stories I have Under the current Tax Code; wealthy thrift the Fresno County area, cementing a positive heard are the most gut-wrenching and horrible operators can make hundreds of millions of relationship among the school, students, and accounts I could ever imagine. Yet, all de­ dollars on financial losses that are guaranteed the surrounding community. scriptions of life in these '1camps" express her­ by the Government, not lose a penny of their Though a professional-level performer him­ oism and valor. The gallant struggle of the mil­ own investment, and still take additional tax self, Bill Jaime never lost sight of his primary lions of Jews that were herded like cattle to deductions for losses incurred as the value of goal in music: the development of students' eventually die in the bleakest of conditions is the S&L assets declines. awareness to music and utilizing their skills to a tribute to the ability of man to overcome all Congress can save the American taxpayers express that awareness. Because of his pro­ that is terribly wrong with dictatorship regimes billions from the cost of the savings and loan fessionalism and dedication to his position, and totalitarian rule. bailout by closing this tax loophole. The tax Jaime has become a role model for many of In recent years, we have seen a movement benefits available to federally insured thrift in­ his students who have gone on to distin­ by some fanatical groups in this country claim­ stitutions that were taken over by the Resolu­ guished professional and educational music ing that the Holocaust did not even happen, tion Trust Corporation for 1988-89 amounted careers. Whatever their future career plans, that this dark segment in world history did not to $4.2 billion in lost revenues, according to Jaime has inspired his students, bringing to even take place. As ludicrous as this initially the Treasury Department. them his love of the art and appreciation of sounds, it is a reflection of the degree of anti­ Shrewd deal makers and tax lawyers are music. semitism that still exists today. That is another taking the Government for a ride while they reason we observe these Days of Remem­ play hocus pocus with the Tax Code, and the Mr. Speaker, as an alumnus of Sanger brance. To simply let the Holocaust slip into costs of the S&L bailout continue to escalate. High, I had the opportunity to personally wit­ history will only serve the interests of these The more you lose, the more you make in tax ness the magic of Bill Jaime's music, and it is hate groups. breaks and subsidies. It is the deal of the cen­ with great pleasure and pride that I take this Additionally, this year's observance comes tury, and we are paying dearly for it. opportunity to honor Mr. William F. Jaime on at a time when we are marking the 50th anni­ President Bush's package of tax cuts, which the floor of the House of Representatives. For versary of the commencement of the system­ has been stalled in Congress, includes a pro­ his 30-year career, he has been a credit to the atic genocide at Auschwitz. Perhaps no place vision to eliminate tax-free interest payments teaching profession and an inspiration to the in the history of mankind is as much associ­ and to recapture a larger portion of the tax local music community. His presence at San­ ated with terror and horror. The mere mention benefits. Mr. Speaker, I urge the Members of ger High School will be greatly missed, yet I of the word "Auschwitz" stirs memories that this House to close off this loophole and to am confident that Jaime will continue to have pronounce anger and empathy. consider such legislation separately if no ac­ an influential and inspirational role in the lives Today, thousands of young people from all tion is taken on President Bush's tax cut plan. of the people and community of Sanger. over the world will march at Auschwitz to mark The savings and loan bailout has already the steps of the millions that went before cost far too much money and has strained the them. They will march to proclaim life over patience of the American taxpayers. We in the death and vigilance in the face of ignorance. House of Representatives should act quickly CORRECTION TO COSPONSOR LIST I want to offer them my sincere appreciation to stem the losses. ON H. RES. 271 and heart-felt thanks for understanding the need to keep the lessons of the Holocaust alive. HONORING WILLIAM F. JAIME HON. BARBARA BOXER The Days of Remembrance, observed all OF CALIFORNIA this week are designated each year by the HON. RICHARD H. LEHMAN United States Holocaust Memorial Council. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Next year at this time, we may observe the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, April 30, 1992 Days of Remembrance at the Holocaust Me­ morial on The Mall. With most museums, we Thursday, April 30, 1992 - Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to can't wait for them to open their doors. How­ Mr. LEHMAN of California. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to rectify a clerical error. ever, the Holocaust Memorial is different. The rise before my colleagues today to pay tribute Representative MAXINE WATERS was inadvert­ Holocaust Memorial will be a shrine to the 6 to and honor a distinguished resident of the ently deleted from the list of original cospon­ million who perished while at the same time 18th Congressional District, William F. Jaime, sors on my bill House Resolution 271, calling be a learning center. Guests will be invited to for his dedicated service to Sanger High upon the President to rescind the policy ban­ participate and learn of the stories of individual School and the community of Sanger over the ning gays and lesbians from the military. Holocaust victims. The memorial will be a past three decades. moving place, indeed. Representative WATERS is a leader in the As this school year draws to a close, Bill Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to please House on this issue, and I would like the Jaime will conclude a long and distinguished remember the short two-word verse repeated record to reflect that she should be considered career as Sanger High School's music and by Jews worldwide: "Never Again!" Never an original cosponsor of this bill. band director. During his career at Sanger again will anyone strike the terror endured by High, he has brought both musical recognition I thank MAXINE for her commitment, and the Jews during the Holocaust. By observing and a love of music to our school and commu­ look forward to working with her toward pas­ the Days of Remembrance, we educate our nity. sage of this important measure. youth of the horror of only 50 years ago and 10050 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 honor the victims, both living and dead, of the mental movement that ever since has gen­ niques employed by many Native Americans grim exhibit of man's inhumanity to man. erally perpetuated the myth of pre-Colum­ allowed for the sustained-yield production of bian America as a virgin, nearly uninhabited wild plants. Rhizomes of bracken ferns used wilderness. The tradition was echoed in the in Pomo basketry and sweet flags used for AMERICAN INDIANS MANAGED famous 1963 "Leopold Report" to the Na­ Pawnee medicines were dug in ways that THE EARTH WITH CARE? tional Park Service, which declared that stimulated new rhizomes to grow into each large national park should maintain or "spur" plants. Mushrooms were gathered in recreate a "vignette of primitive America," a way that did not disturb the. mycelia in HON. ENI F.H. FALEO MA VAEGA seeking to restore "conditions that prevailed order to ensure future production. Subterra­ OF AMERICAN SAMOA when the area was first visited by the white nean foods, such as groundnuts, yampah, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man"-this in spite of the fact that as many tiger lilies, and Indian celeries, were har­ as twenty million indigenous people were vested in quantity, but many bulblet, Thursday, April 30, 1992 hunting, gathering, burning, tilling, and oth­ cormlet, and tuber fragments were purposely Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, erwise managing North America when Co­ left in the loosened earth with less competi­ through Public Law 102-188 (S.J. Res. 217, lumbus appeared to them. tion to deter their growth the following sea­ H.J. Res. 342), Congress and the President And, for the most part, doing a better job son. For many curative plants, Navajo medi­ designated 1992 as the year of the American of it than we have since. cine men still refrain from harvesting from When Hernan DeSoto and his soldiers en­ the same stand two years running, granting Indian. This law pays tribute to the people who tered what is now South Carolina in 1540, the periods of rest and regrowth between those first inhabited the land now known as the con­ chronicler of their adventures noted that of tillage and extraction. tinental United States. Although only symbolic, they "journeyed a full league in garden-like From experimental ecological and horti­ this gesture is important because it shows lands where there were many trees, both cultural studies on key resource plants, it there is sympathy in the eyes of a majority of those which bore fruit and others; and has become clear that certain traditional both Houses of the Congress for those Indian among these trees one could travel on horse­ gathering methods stimulated and sustained issues which we as a Congress have been back without any difficulty, for they were so yields much as pruning and fertilizing aid or­ struggling with for over 200 years. In support far apart that they appeared to have been chard crops. What is intriguing is that the planted by hand." Some probably were, as it historic levels of production common to of the year of the American Indian, and as happened. Careful reconstructions of historic well-known subsistence grounds may have part of my ongoing series this year, I am pro­ landscape ecology made by ethnohistorian been achieved by human mediation. Today, viding for the consideration of my colleagues Julia Hammett has demonstratecl that Indian elders across the country remember a an article by Gary Paul Nabhan and Kat An­ Southeastern Indians managed such land­ more abundant America, before the disrup­ derson in the fall 1991 edition of Wilderness scapes by burning, clearing, and subse­ tion of their traditional management strate­ magazine entitled Gardeners in Eden. The ar­ quently replanting useful trees into park­ gies. ticle suggests that while American Indians did like patches. "Apparently," she says, "Na­ In the absence of human-set fires, for ex­ not leave their land untouched, they did man­ tive Americans initiated and maintained ample, the berry bushes of Oregon no longer parklands extending perhaps several miles produce the thick crops of huckleberries re­ age it very carefully. beyond the obvious limits of their towns." corded in oral histories. The hazelnut and GARDENERS IN EDEN Ethnobiologist Eugene Hunn believes that beargrass of northwestern California's for­ (By Kat Anderson and Gary Paul Nabhan) enough fragments of these traditions have ests are regarded by Native basketmakers to A Native American elder sets a fire under become known that we can now "firmly re­ be of poorer quality today. In the Sonoran the oaks to destroy duff infested with acorn ject the stereotype of hunter-gatherers as Desert's dunes, an underground parasitic weevil in Yosemite Valley. Edging a nearby passive food collectors in opposition to ac­ plant called sandfood is now considered en­ stream, a dull-brown, gnarled big:.lead maple tive, food-producing agriculturists." In some dangered in two states, yet it was histori­ is pruned by a basketmaker, so that it will scholarly circles, there are those who would cally encountered year-round over a large produce straight, siennahued sprouts for her go even further, contending that native peo­ area where Sand O'odham Indians once mi­ next season's weavings. The sticky rhizomes ples commonly depleted the most highly val­ grated. The few remaining Sand Indians of a bracken fern are dug up by Miwok In­ ued local fuelwood and wildlife resources be­ claim that it has decreased in abundance and dian women over by Mirror Lake, loosening fore moving on to ravage another area; only quality since their people were no longer the soil and transforming the patch into a when their population densities remained able to gather it on a regular basis, which garden ... low and their technologies primitive could stimulated the branching of sweeter, more These Yosemite landscapes, shaped by cen­ they escape the consequences of their de­ tender tissue-though others say it is be­ turies of Indian burning, pruning, sowing, structive habits. cause of the decline in the O'odham rain­ weeding, coppicing, tillage, and selective This interpretation-like that which holds making traditions. " There was plenty of rain harvesting, were the same ones early Euro­ that the Indians had virtually no impact at in those days," Sand Indian elder Alonso peans and later generations of nature-lovers all-ignores the va.st terrain between the two Puffer remembered, "and the desert yielded were wont to view as unmarked by human extremes. If either of these stereotypes were lots of food. The Sand Indians dug up a sweet manipulation. Few whites could recognize generally true, we would not see the develop­ potato-like plant with long roots that grew the ingenuity of indigenous management ment of the sophisticated taxonomies, ta­ in the sand, and they ate it raw. Now these practices that encouraged the growth and boos, and management practices for key wild same plants are very bitter. They don't taste maintenance of a variety of wild resources­ resources that were so widespread among Na­ the same." not even John Muir, who spent more time tive communities. It is more likely that in­ Conservation biologists have recently rambling though the region than any other digenous cultures developed conservation come to appreciate the fact that Native person of his time (and most since). Muir ex­ practices when it became clear that impor­ Americans not only were stewards of major emplified the Euro-American urge to fully tant resources were getting scarce; the more food resources, they also protected certain experience the wildness of the Sierra. Yet crucial the resource, the stronger the prac­ plants and animals that were too rare to not only the Yosemite trails he walked upon tice became. The Paiute in western Nevada, have ever been valued on utilitarian grounds but the vegetation mosaic he walked for example, otherwise would have had no alone. In New Mexico, prehistoric Indians ap­ through were the legacy of Miwok subsist­ reason to cut bow staves from juniper trees parently safeguarded a chance hybrid be­ ence ecology; he simply missed all but the as they did-in a manner that did not kill tween two cholla cacti that are seldom found most blatant signs of indigenous land man­ the trees but instead ensured the continued together today. The hybrid cactus, known as agement. "How many centuries Indians have production of straight-grained wood from the Opuntia viridi[lora, now persists only around roamed these woods nobody knows," he same trees. Other Paiute would not have ancient pueblo sites in the Upper Rio Grande wrote on one occasion, "but it seems strange gone to the effort of irrigating stands of wild watershed, where urbanization and other that heavier maks have not been made ... . hyacinth and yellow nutgrass in the Owens non-Indian land uses currently threaten it. Indians walked softly and hurt the landscape Valley of California, increasing their yields Similarly, over twenty species of threat­ hardly more than the birds and squirrels, severalfold. Likewise, the Ojibway along ened Arizona desert cacti and herbs are and their brush and bark huts last hardly Lake Superior's marshlands would have had known, named, and nursed along by the longer than those of wood rats, while their no reason to replant about a third of their Tohono O'odham, desert people who protect enduring monuments, excepting those wild-rice harvest to ensure a yearly increase, in natural habitat or in their home gardens wrought on the forests by fires they made to or to have sown additional stands where they some of the few remaining populations of improve their hunting grounds, vanish in a did not formerly exist. these rarities. Although some of these plants few centuries." Centuries before the United States Con­ continue to be used occasionally, the The selective vision of Muir and the other gress passed the Sustained Yield and Mul­ O'odham cite reasons other than pure eco­ early preservationists influenced an environ- tiple Use Act of 1960, the harvesting tech- nomics for being concerned about the sur- April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10051 vival of the species; their importance to cul­ tained; that is to say, Native managers keep provided low to medium level disturbance in tural identity and history is demonstrated vegetation communities in different stages small patches, and in the absence of this, it by their association with sacred places and of succession, in clear proximity to one an­ is probable that a number of disturbance­ stories. other, to maintain the heterogeneity of adapted species have declined. In the Indiana Indigenous peoples have managed their plants and animals that can be gathered Dunes National Lakeshore, for instance, bi­ surroundings on many levels. Often, a wood­ there. Through burning or clearing to create ologists have confirmed that a large portion land was manipulated to encourage the "ecotones" or "habitat edges," these people of the area's endangered plants require an­ growth of selected species: oaks to produce have hit upon the same processes that some thropogenic disturbance to persist. Without acorns, mock orange trees to produce ar­ professional foresters have discovered to in­ periodic fires and newly formed blowouts in rows, or elderberries to produce flutes. crease wildlife abundance or diversity. the dunes, these plants would be locally ex­ Throughout the Sierra Nevada today, there (There are, however, key differences: the log­ tirpated. remain a handful of Maidu, Miwok, and ging industry often uses "wildlife habitat en­ Western scientists have found several rea­ Mono elders who carefully prune individual hancement" as its obfuscation for simply sons for deferring to the folk science of in­ redbuds to stimulate the production of long, eliminating old growth and planting uniform digenous peoples. In the Sonoran Desert, blood-red sprouts, cherished for basketry de­ stands in its stead.) only about one fifth of all the endangered signs. Old, crooked, insect-infested branches Environmental historians Stephen Pyne plant species have been adequately studied. are snipped away. When the women return and Henry T. Lewis have demonstrated that Government agencies seldom provide more the following season, each shrub has been burning to sustain habitat for animal popu­ than $5,000 per species for a year of data­ miraculously transformed into a storehouse lations critical to tribal subsistence was a gathering required to locate, protect, or res­ of straight, supple, deep-colored suckers widespread tradition in America. On the cue a threatened plant. In contrast, well over suitable for basket-weaving. "It's like prun­ prairie/woodland edge, fire enhanced buffalo a quarter of this endangered desert flora is ing an apple tree to increase your apple sup­ habitat; in the tules of the Colorado River intimately known by Native American ply," one weaver said when interviewed. "Be­ watershed, it favored wood rats and cotton­ dwellers, who have detailed knowledge of fore these tools came along," said another, tail rabbits; in the Great Basin, deer and an­ changes in the distribution and abundance of referring to her pruning shears, "my grand­ telope increased following burns; and in Cali­ these species. By working with elderly In­ mother used to pile brush onto redbuds, wil­ fornia, hunters gleaned grasshoppers, hares, dian residents, Navajo biologiest Donna lows, and sourberries, and light them on fire and deer from recently burned woodland House has tracked down a number of addi­ to get the nice sprouts." edges. tional populations of rare desert plants for­ While redbud frequently grows singly or in The best-known examples of such Indian­ merly unknown to conservation biologists. small patches, plants such as sedge, created habitat are the twin Sonoran Desert Assistance from such Native American con­ sawgrass, and bracken fern flourish in dense oases of Quitovac and Quitobaquito, the lat­ sultants can help endangered plant surveys stands that demand another kind of manage­ ter in Organpipe Cactus National Monument, go much further on the little resources avail­ ment to sustain their productivity. If you Arizona. Through burning, flood-irrigating, able to them. walk with Pomo women into their favorite transplanting, and seed-sowing to create dif­ Indigenous knowledge and management sedge populations along central California ferent contiguous patches of vegetation, can also help with the reintroduction of rivers, you will see rigorously weeded gar­ O'odham families have nurtured a diversity wildlife and the restoration of habitats. In dens of evenly spaced plants that have been of plant and bird species far greater than central Australia, where a third of all desert carefully tended for the "white root"-a rhi­ that for any areas of comparable size in the mammals have disappeared in the last fifty zome prized in basketry. These small, single­ Sonoran Desert. years, zoologists Ken Johnson and Andrew crop "sedge fields" are managed to produce a Yet after the last O'odham left Burbridge requested assistance from aborig­ continuous supply of long, straight rhizomes Quitobaquito in the 1950s, a park super­ ines in reversing this trend. Cognizant that with no subsequent branching. Elders of the intendent decided to deepen the oasis pond, the few mammalogists who had preceded tribe assert that pruning the white root ex­ eliminate burning and irrigation for pastures them in the Tanami Desert had left little in poses the plants to no more disturbance than and orchards, and halt any replanting of cot­ the way of distributional records to go by, they can tolerate naturally; the impact is tonwood, willows, or other wild plants native they began to talk with aboriginal elders not unlike that of periodic flooding or rodent or non-native. As the oasis lost is dynamic who had spend decades in the bush observing burrowing. "And if we don't use these nature, biologists began to notice declines in wildlife. These elders helped Burbridge and plants," one Pomo woman said, " they'll the endangered pupfish and mud turtle popu­ Johnson target microhabitats suitable for die." lations there. Fortunately, subsequent park translocations of rufous hare-wallabies and The comment was no mere rationalization. managers and biologists became concerned bilbies from remnant populations and then It was supported by observation of sedge and began to look for management options offered suggestions about fire management patches that have not been worked in years. that might reverse the process. Ironically, of the vegetation. Tangled masses of weedy annuals are mixed they independently came upon some of the Indigenous people of North America have with sedges " that are no good"-their white same management practices that the initiated several of their own efforts to bet­ roots are short, with kinks, knots and bends O'odham had used there in previous decades ter conserve and manage wildlands. The Sa­ that render them unsuitable for weaving. In (and are still used at Quitovac): the periodic lish-Kutenai tribes of the Northwest have contrast, when rhizomes are dug up and flooding of tree stands; diversifying water designated the Mission Mountain wilderness pruned off a mother plant, this process re­ depths to encourage a wide mix of semi­ area on reservation lands to protect grizzly initiates production of appropriately shaped aquatic plants; transplanting mesquite and bear habitat. Likewise, on the Yakima and " white root." Pomo Indians are considered other natives; and cleaning out dead fall in Warm Springs reservations, considerable among the best basketmakers in the world, microhab.itats where it inhibits sprouting of land has been set aside for wildlife reserves, but the quality of their work results from other plants. Quitobaquito is now "recover­ where tribal law forbids hunting. The Navajo tending plants in the wild quite as much as ing"-if not to its pre-human condition, at Nation has collaborated with the Nature from meticulous preparation and the actual least to the dynamic commingling of natural Conservancy as a Natural Heritage program weaving. and cultural processes that encouraged high to inventory rare plants, animals, and habi­ Many indigenous cultures know forests as biodiversity. The National Park Service re­ tats on the largest reservation in the United well as they know individual trees. Certain cently received the Arizona Regis-Tree States. And recently, the Tohono O'odham American cultures are cognizant of " species Award from a coalition of conservation Nation followed the lead of their Gila River guilds," associations of flora and fauna that groups, Native American heritage projects, Pima relatives and has worked to strengthen they sometimes manage to their benefit. In­ and sustainable agriculture organizations in its native-plant protection laws to preserve dians throughout the arid subtropics and gratitude for reversing the loss of plant ge­ both cultural and natural resources. And in tropics not only know where wild chiles netic resources at Quitobaquito. reviewing their tribal regulations, Natural grow, for example, but under what shrubs the The Quitobaquito management history is Resources committee members discovered peppers grow and which birds dispense the but one example of recent scientific inves­ that the first act ever passed through their seeds of both. The Chontal Maya of Tabasco, tigations validating the conservation bene­ founding Tribal Council a half century ago Mexico, conceptually associate the Great fits of traditional wildland practices based in sought to prohibit the destruction or re­ Kiskadee with wild peppers, and inten­ indigenous science. Whereas "disturbance" moval of native cacti from the Tohono tionally open up small patches in the forest was once categorically considered a dirty O'odham reservation. to which these birds disperse the chile word to most conservation biologists and We see such efforts as a returning to seeds-which the Mayans can later harvest. wilderness advocates, it is now recognized sources, and it is worth reflecting on the root Traditional managers of wildlands also that some wild plants and animals ree diverse these guidelines are in place, DOE must notify propriate employment retraining, education, traditions may offer us some options for the employees of the seriousness of their expo­ and reemployment assistance (including em­ future not presently contained in Western sure, and continue monitoring their health. ployment placement assistance) to such em­ schemes for the sdentific management of This monitoring provision is particularly impor­ ployees who express an intent in writing to wilderness. tant because it will allow us to study the long­ seek employment outside of the Department And perhaps there remains the possibility term effects of exposure to radioactive and of Energy before such employees complete of regaining something still larger: the ca­ employment with the Department of Energy; pacity for future generations to behave as hazardous substances. And finally, my bill establishes a health in­ and natives once more, to belong to particular (6) the Department of Energy provide local landscapes, instead of being endlessly adrift surance program that covers work-related ill­ nesses for former DOE defense employees. impact assistance to communities that are in a cosmopolitan sea where each place is affected by the restructuring plan and co­ treated just like any other. When such a sen­ Defense nuclear workers have special medical ordinate the provision of such assistance sibility reemerges among modern cultures, needs due to years of exposure to radioactive with- they will have begun restoring their ability and hazardous materials. Prospective employ­ (A) program carried out by the Department to coexist with wild creatures, and wilder­ ers and their insurance carriers recognize that of Labor pursuant to the Job Training Part­ ness with "not man apart" from it will be­ these needs could be a serious liability. This nership Act (29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.); come more than just another slogan. provision ensures DOE workers health cov­ (B) programs carried out pursuant to the erage even if new employers and their insur­ Defense Economic Adjustment, Diversifica­ tion, Conversion, and Stabilization Act of A BILL TO PROTECT DEFENSE NU­ ance carriers refuse to provide it. Mr. Speaker, I believe we are all relieved 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2391 note); and CLEAR WORKERS AND THE SUP­ (C) programs carried out by the Depart­ PORTING COMMUNITIES that the cold war has come to a close and that ment of Commerce pursuant to title IX of we as a nation can focus on building peace the Public Works and Economic Develop­ HON. TONY P. HAil with the former Soviet republics. We should ment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3241 et seq.). OF OHIO not forget the dedication and hard work of (c) PLAN UPDATES.- Not late than 1 year those who helped to bring us where we are after issuing the plan referred to in sub­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today. I encourage my colleagues to join me section (a) and on annual basis thereafter, Thursday, April 30 , 1992 in recognizing this dedicated work force and the Secretary shall issue an update of the Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the supporting communities by cosponsoring plan. Each updated plan under this sub­ to introduce a bill that protects defense nu­ this important piece of legislation: section shall- clear workers. This legislation guarantees that (1) provide for the requirements referred to H.R. 5039 in subsection (b), taking into account any these workers will no be forgotten as we move Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ changes in the function or mission of the De­ to reduce our nuclear weapons complex. An resentatives of the United States of America in partment of Energy defines nuclear facilities identical bill has been introduced in the Sen­ Congress assembled, and any other changes in circumstances that ate by Senators GLENN, WIRTH, GORE, and SECTION 1. 'DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEFENSE the Secretary determines to be relevant; GORTON. NUCLEAR FACILITIES WORK FORCE (2) contain an evaluation by the Secretary RESTRUCTURING PLAN. Workers for the Department of Energy nu­ (a) IN GENERAL.-Subject to subsections (b) of the implementation of the plan during the clear weapons facilities have been building nu­ through (e) and not later than 60 days after year preceding the report; and clear weapons for over four decades. This is the date of the enactment of this Act, the (3) contain such other information and pro­ a dangerous line of work, and one of the most Secretary of Energy shall develop, issue, and vide for such other matters as the Secretary important to our national security. But for the commence implementation of a plan for the determines to be relevant. restructuring of the employee work force of (d) CONSULTATION.- foreseeable future, the United States will no (!) IN GENERAL.-ln developing the plan re­ longer be in the business of building bombs. the Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities. ferred to in subsection (a) and any updates of And, as a result, thousands of dedicated de­ (b) PLAN REQUIREMENTS.-ln developing the plan under subsection (c), the Secretary fense-related workers will be forced to find a and implementing the plan referred to in shall consult with the Secretary of Labor, new lihe of work. subsection (a). the Secretary shall provide appropriate representatives of local and na­ Mr. Speaker, I find it unfortunate that the that- tional collective-bargaining units of Depart­ work force that made the cold war victory pos­ (1) any changes in the function or mission ment of Energy employees, appropriate rep­ sible for the United States is the very work of the Department of Energy defense nuclear resentatives of departments and agencies of force that could suffer the most from this vic­ facilities be carried out by means that mini­ State and local governments, appropriate mize the economic impacts of such changes representative of State arid local institutions tory. I believe it is essential that we take care of higher education, and appropriate rep­ of these workers and the supporting commu­ on Department of Energy employees at such facilities, including the provision of notice of resentatives of community groups in com­ nities even after they leave the industry, or the such changes not later than 120 days before munities affected by the restructuring plan. industry leaves them. the commencement of such changes to such (2) APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVES.-The My bill does four things. First, it requires the employees and the communities in which Secretary shall determine appropriate rep­ Department of Energy to establish a work such facilities are located and the use of re­ resentatives of the units, governments, insti­ force restructuring plan that will minimize the training, early retirement, attrition, and tutions, and groups referred to in paragraph economic impact of reducing our weapons other similar means to minimize the number (1). complex. This includes worker retraining and of layoffs of such employees that result from (e) SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS.-The Sec­ relocation assistance, and economic assist­ such changes; retary shall submit the plan referred to in subsection (a) and any updates of the plan ance to affected communities. This section en­ (2) such employees whose employment in positions at such facilities will be termi­ under subsection (c) to the following: sures that DOE will utilize the current work nated as a result of the restructuring plan (1) The Committee on Governmental Af­ force to the extent possible for continuing op­ receive first preference in any hiring of the fairs of the Senate. erations at a smaller complex and for cleaning Department of Energy (consistent with ap­ (2) The Committee on Armed Services of and restoring the facilities that are closed plicable employment seniority plans or prac­ the Senate. down. tices of the Department of Energy and with (3) The Committee on Energy and Natural This legislation also requires DOE contrac­ section 3152 of the National Defense Author­ Resources of the Senate. tors to recognize existing collective bargaining ization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (4) The Committee on Appropriations of agreements and labor organizations, and (Public Law 101-189; 103 Stat. 1682)) that oc­ the Senate. curs after the issuance of the plan; (5) The Committee on Government Oper­ honor the pensions and insurance programs (3) such employees be retrained in a timely ations of the House of Representatives. already in force. This section makes sure that fashion and as necessary for work in environ­ (6) The Committee on Armed Services of the transition from production to cleanup at mental restoration and waste management the House of Representatives. DOE facilities will not be used as an oppor­ activities at such facilities or other facilities (7) The Committee on Energy. and Com­ tunity to undercut labor contracts. of the Department of Energy; merce of the House of Representatives. April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10053 (8) The Committee on Appropriations of (E) provide (pursuant to the guidelines re­ under the medicare program or any other the House of Representatives. ferred to in subparagraph (C)) the evalua­ heal th insurance plan or program. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CON­ tions and tests referred to in subparagraph (2) DEFINITION.-For purposes of this sub­ TRACTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RES­ (C) to the employees referred to in subpara­ section, the term "medicare program" TORATION AT DEPARTMENT OF EN­ graph (D). means the program described under title ERGY DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILI· (2) CONSULTATION AND CONCURRENCE RE­ XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. TIES. QUIREMENTS.- 1395 et seq.). (a) CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.-Except as (A) The Secretary carry out his respon­ (C) REASONABLE EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN provided in subsection (b), in entering into a sibilities under subparagraphs (A) through HEALTH CARE SERVICES COVERED.-Subject to contract (including a contract entered into (C) of paragraph (1) with the concurrence of subsection (d), reasonable ·expenses for as a result of renegotiation) for the procure­ the Secretary of Health and Human Services. health care services described in this sub­ ment of environmental restoration and (B) In prescribing guidelines under para­ section are expenses in a reasonable amount waste management activities at a Depart­ graph (l)(C), the Secretary shall permit the for health care services that are medically ment of Energy nuclear defense facility, the participation of appropriate representatives reasonable and necessary for the treatment Secretary shall require that the contractor of the following entities: of any employee referred to in subsection (b) and any subcontractor of the contractor- (i) The American College of Physicians. for any illness, disease, or clinical sensitiv­ (1) recognize- (ii) The National Academy of Sciences. ity developed by that employee (as deter­ (A) any collective-bargaining agreements mined by the Secretary pursuant to sub­ in force at the facility on the date of the (iii) Any labor organization or other bar­ gaining unit authorized to act on the behalf section (b)(l)(C)). contract; and (d) STANDARDS FOR DETERMINATIONS.- (B) any labor organizations (as defined in of employee.s of a Department of Energy de­ section 2(5) of the Labor Management Rela­ fense nuclear facility. (!) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary (with the tions Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 152(5))) or other bar­ (C) The Secretary of Health and Human concurrence of the Secretary of Heal th and gaining agents authorized to act on behalf of Services shall carry out his responsibilities Human Services) shall prescribe any stand­ the employees of the facility on that date; under this paragraph with the assistance of ards that are necessary to facilitate any de­ (2) employ under that contract any em­ the Director of the Centers for Disease Con­ terminations relating to the eligibility of ployees in the collective-bargaining units at trol and the Director of the National Insti­ employees for insurance under subsection the facility on that date; tute for Occupational Safety and Health. (b)(l) and the reasonableness and necessity of (3) assume the liability and obligations of (3) NOTIFICATION.-The Secretary shall no­ services and expenses under subsection (c). the pension programs of the preceding em­ tify each employee identified under para­ (2) CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS.- ployer at the facility, if any, for the employ­ graph (l)(D) and provided with any medical (A) The Secretary of Health and Human ees of that preceding employer (including examination or test under paragraph (l)(E) Services shall carry out his responsibilities employees covered by collective-bargaining of the identification and the results of any under this subsection with the assistance of agreements and employees not so covered) such examination or test. Each notification the Director of the Centers for Disease Con­ that the contractor retains under the con­ under this paragraph shall be provided in a trol and the Director of the National Insti­ tract; form that is readily understandable by the tute for Occupational Safety and Health. (4) continue the pension programs in force employee. (B) In establishing standards under this for such employees; and (4) INFORMATION COLLECTION.-The Sec­ . subsection, the Secretary shall permit the (5) credit any period of employment of such retary shall collect and assemble informa­ participation of appropriate representatives employees with the preceding employer to­ tion relating to the examinations and tests of the following entities: ward the requirements of the contract relat­ carried out under paragraph (l)(E). (i) The American College of Physicians. ing to vacations, sick leave, and other em­ (5) COMMENCEMENT OF PROGRAM.-The Sec­ (ii) The National Academy of Sciences. ployment related benefits (including health retary shall commence carrying out the pro­ (iii) Any labor organization or other bar­ insurance benefits). gram described in this subsection not later gaining unit authorized to act on the behalf (b) LIMITATION.-The requirement referred than 1 year after the date of the enactment of employees of a Department of Energy de­ to in subsection (a)(5) shall not apply to any of this Act. fense nuclear facility. severance payment, benefit, bonus, or enti­ (c) AGREEMENT WITH SECRETARY OF HEALTH (e) ADMINISTRATION .-The Secretary of En­ tlement of a salaried employee of a preced­ AND HUMAN SERVICES.-Not later than 180 ergy may carry out this section directly, ing employer under that subsection. days after the date of the enactment of this through a memorandum of understanding SEC. 3. PROGRAM TO MONITOR DEPARTMENT OF Act, the Secretary shall enter into an agree­ with an appropriate Federal department or ENERGY WORKERS EXPOSED TO ment with the Secretary of Health and agency, or through a contract with an appro­ HAZARDOUS AND RADIOACTIVE SUB­ Human Services pursuant to which the Sec­ priate health insurance carrier or adminis­ STANCES. retary and the Secretary of Health and trator. (a) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary shall es­ Human Services shall carry out the respec­ (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The Secretary of En­ tablish and carry out a program for the iden­ tive activities of the Secretary and the Sec­ ergy shall establish the reinsurance program tification and on-going medical evaluation of retary of Heal th and Human Services under under this section not later than 6 months current and former Department of Energy this section. after the date of the enactment of this Act. employees who are subject to significant SEC. 4. HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR The program shall apply to expenses in­ health risks as a result of the exposure of FORMER DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY curred for services furnished on or after the such employees to hazardous or radioactive EMPLOYEES. date the program first becomes effective. substances during such employment. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. (b) IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM.- (a) PROGRAM.- The Secretary of Energy (!) IN GENERAL.- In establishing and carry­ shall carry out a program to provide for the For purposes of this Act: ing out the pr::>gram referred to in this sec­ insurance of the Department of Energy em­ (1) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEFENSE NU­ tion, the Secretary shall- ployees referred to in subsection (b) to cover CLEAR FACILITY.-The term "Department of (A) identify the hazardous substances and all reasonable expenses for the health care Energy defense nuclear facility" means the radioactive substances to which current and services referred to in subsection (c) incurred following: former Department of Energy employees (whether through insurance or out-of-pock­ (A) A production facility or utilization fa­ may have been exposed as a result of such et) by such employees. cility (as such term is de{tned in section 11 of employment; (b) EMPLOYEES COVERED.- the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. (B) prescribe guidelines for determining (1) IN GENERAL.-Subject to subsection (d), 2014)) that is under the control or jurisdic­ the levels of exposure to such substances employees described in this section are any tion of the Secretary and that is operated for that present such employees with significant individuals who- national security purposes (including the health risks; (A) were (but are no longer) Department of tritium loading facility at Savannah River, (C) prescribe guidelines for determining Energy employees employed at defense nu­ South Carolina, the 236 H facility at Savan­ the appropriate number, scope, and fre­ clear facilities; nah River, South Carolina, and the Mound quency of medical evaluations and labora­ (B) as a result of such employment, have Laboratory, Ohio). Such term does not in­ tory tests to be provided to such employees received a level of exposure to hazardous clude any facility that does not conduct to permit the Secretary to evaluate fully the substances or radioactive substances that atomic energy defense activities. extent, nature, and medical consequences of poses a significant risk to the health of such (B) A nuclear waste storage or disposal fa­ such exposure; employees; cility that is under the control or jurisdic­ (D) identify (pursuant to the guidelines re­ (C) as a result of that level of exposure, tion of the Secretary. ferred to in subparagraph (B)) each employee have developed a significant illness, disease, (C) A testing and assembly facility that is referred to in subparagraph (A) who received or clin.ical sensitivity; and under the control or jurisdiction of the Sec­ a level of exposure referred to in subpara­ (D) are not entitled to benefits relating to retary and that is operated for national secu­ graph (B); and the illness, disease, or clinical sensitivity rity purposes (including the test site facility 10054 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 in Nevada, the Pinnellas Plant in Florida, traordinary. His innovative ideas, social com­ Shuffield runs into Michael Pappas mostly and the Pantex facility in Texas). mitment and leadership should be a model at Board of Realtor meetings. "He has a (D) A nuclear weapons research facility and inspiration for us all. solid understanding with God, and that that is under the control or jurisdiction of comes across in business too." the Secretary (including the Lawrence Michael Pappas is an elder at Immanuel Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia National MICHAEL PAPPAS: A NEW Presbyterian Church and serves on the Foun­ Laboratories). dation Board for Westminster Christian (E) Any facility described in subparagraphs GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP School. (A) through (D) that- Michael Pappas always knew he'd make (i) is no longer in operation; HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN Keyes a career. Ken Keyes started the firm (ii) was u.nder the control or jurisdiction of OF FLORIDA in 1926. His father Ted Pappas bought stock the Department of Defense, the Atomic En­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Keys Co. in 1962. ergy Commission, or the Energy Research Graduates from the company read like a and Development Administration; and Thursday, April 30, 1992 Who's Who in South Florida real estate: W. (iii) was operated for national security pur­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am Allen Morris Sr. who heads his own firm, was poses. pleased to recognize Michael Pappas, who president in 1959; and Joe Clock, who sold his (2) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEE.­ firm to Coldwell Banker, worked at Keyes. The term "Department of Energy employee" was recently featured in the South Florida Jim Barlow, assistant manager of the means- Business Journal upon becoming the new Keyes' Boca West office, has been with the (A) any employee of the Department of En­ president of the Keyes Company, the largest company since 1978. He's pleased the younger ergy employed at a Department of Energy independent real estate firm in South Florida. Pappas has taken over. defense nuclear facility; and The article, "Filling in the blanks" by Melinda "He's very sharp, energetic and enthusias­ (B) any employee of a contractor or sub­ Zisser tells how Mr. Pappas, a Miami native, tic. He's a people person," Barlow said. "He contractor of the Department of Energy em­ visits the offices often, much like his father. is the second generation of leadership in the "He spends time talking with associates ployed at such a facility. company after his father, Ted: (3) SECRETARY.-The term "Secretary" and that's something you don't see with a means the Secretary of Energy. Michael Pappas' job hasn't changed. Just large corporation," he continued. "Michael his title. has taken on right where his father left off." "I got new business cards," he says. While Michael Pappas studies business and TRIBUTE TO HON. ANTHONY J. Last month, at 33, an enthusiastic Pappas Spanish at Wake Forest, the elder Pappas reached the president's desk in the Keyes Co. CEFALI suggested that if he were to go into sales, he where his father Ted emerged as a local in­ should stick with stocks or real estate. dustry giant. Fred Smith, Keyes' former "My father said if you're going into sales, HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY president, has moved up to vice chairman, you might as well sell something people OF INDIANA while Pappas' father remains in the chair­ would invest in, "Michael said. man's position. He chose real estate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The younger Pappas, a Miami native, is The younger Pappas started with the com­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 the second generation in a second-generation pany in 1980 as a sales associate in the Fort firm; head of the largest independent resi­ Lauderdale office. He moved on to manage Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today dential real estate firm in South Florida the Coral Springs office and then the Coral to pay tribute to an extraordinary man, the with more than 1,700 agents in Dade, Gables operation. Honorable Anthony J. Cefali, former city judge Broward and Palm Beach counties. Together, In 1985, he was promoted to regional man­ of Hobart, IN. those agents handled more than $1 billion in ager of Dade County. Three years later he Judge Cefali devoted his long and distin­ sales last year. joined Keyes executive ranks as vice presi­ guished career to public service. As Hobart's He talks quickly and is inquisitive with dent and general sales manager. first elected city judge, he implemented many visitors. He's a people person, interviewing He's watched as his father grew the com­ innovative programs during his 28 years of all who enter his 20th floor office across the pany into the largest independent residential street from Bayside Marketplace. brokerage in South Florida, and is now help­ service. When budgetary cuts affected the He also has his goals set out. "We would ing it acquire more firms to fill in the blanks court's funding, he instituted a program to uti­ like to get to the 2,000 (agents) mark by the from Jupiter to Homestead and expand into lize students to assist the court in various ca­ end of the year." other parts of the state, such as Orlando. pacities. He sought students from Valparaiso Under Michael's leadership, the company is Last year, Keys acquired seven companies. University to provide legal representation to in­ positioning itself for growth-remodeling And in January, the Miami-based company digent defendants. He also recruited students some of its older offices, filling in the blanks anchored itself as a major player in Orlando from a local court reporting school to perform in South Florida and expanding to other re­ with the acquisition of Emerson Realty, a gions. firm with 150 associates in half a dozen of­ various tasks. These programs not only con­ Says Richard Ritchey, regional owner/di­ fices. served court funds but also provided an excel­ rector of Century 21 Real Estate of South Like other large regional concerns, Keys lent opportunity for students to gain actual Florida Inc. in Miami: "Michael is certainly continues looking at other acquisition op­ courtroom experience and receive course following in his father's footsteps." portunities. credit for work completed. Ritchey's organization is the area's largest "We look at South Florida as one central Prior to his 1991 retirement, Judge Cefali residential real estate firm, with close to area ... as one metropolitan area. From also introduced a court probation program, 2,000 agents, but it's part of a giant franchise Boca down, it's one big network down to outfit. He's known the elder Pappas for 30 Homestead," Michael Pappas says. which allowed many offenders to perform years. He says Keys is concentrating on Coral Ga­ community service at local community organi­ "(Ted Pappas) is one of the top real estate bles, Coral Springs and Boca Raton for ex­ zations. The program has been very popular professionals I've ever met, and it's appro­ pansion locally. "We're looking to acquire because the off ender is able to make a mean­ priate that his son is following him in his some firms there." ingful contribution to the community, and com­ footsteps." Ritchey said, noting Michael's To the north, Keys is in discussions with munity organizations gain much needed help. latest appointment is "certainly a showing smaller brokerage houses in Wellington and Judge Cefali's avid support for community in his confidence and ability to manage." West Palm Beach. And the company's look­ Others share Ritchey's admiration. service is also reflected in his civic activities. ing at Fort Meyers and Naples. "Mike is one of the most energetic, enthu­ Keys also has become linked with a Cana­ As a past president of the Lake County Library siastic brokers in our community. He makes dian network called Southern Exposure, Board, he served as a board member for 19 our job fun because he's so much fun to be which will put Keys listings into the mul­ years. He was also active in the March of around," said Ronald Shuffield, president of tiple listing service in Toronto. Dimes campaign, the American Legion and Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell Inc. of Coral Ga­ The younger Pappas hopes to grow the the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Because of this bles. company mainly by sticking to the basis: dedication, he was recently bestowed the "Our business goes up and down and our selling homes and property. That is divided honor of receiving the Sagamore of the Wa­ economy goes up and down and there's al­ 75 percent residential, 25 percent commer­ ways something positive you can say about cial. bash Award, the highest honor given by the it and he finds it," Shuffield said. "He's real It's important, Michael Pappas maintains, Governor of Indiana. straight and honest and he doesn't try to to keep contact with his offices and person­ I commend and honor Judge Anthony J. puff things up a bit. He says things the way ally be involved in associate training-prior­ Cefali. His lifelong achievements are truly ex- they are." ities he learned from his father. April ~O, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10055 "An ingredient that isn't found in many the Community Connection for Child Care and TRIBUTE TO THE INDEPENDENT companies because of the corporate buy outs, the Kern Infant Council and Child Develop­ INSURANCE AGENTS OF NEW some which have withstood and some that ment Advisory Committee for Kern High JERSEY haven't withstood these recessionary times, is that camaraderie," Barlow says. " I can go . School District. She is the past president of up to the Orlando office or down to any the Lung Association of Kern County and past HON. JIM SAXTON chairman of the Maternal Child Adolescent Miami office and find that harmony where OF NEW JERSEY ever I go." Council of Kern County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am happy to pay tribute to Ted and Mi­ Cindy Wasson's untiring efforts to improve Thursday, April 30 , 1992 chael Pappas by reprinting this article. They the health and welfare of Kern County resi­ represent the best of American free enterprise dents are certainly worthy of recognition and Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to at work. Both have worked hard to continue to praise. She is a role model for nurses through­ salute the Independent Insurance Agents of make south Florida one of the best places to out California and United States and I con­ New Jersey as it begins the celebration of its live in the world. gratulate her on being named the Kern County 1OOth year of organization. Registered Nurse of the Year. Since its founding in 1893, the Independent Insurance Agents of New Jersey has been a KERN COUNTY REGISTERED leader in protecting the rights of consumers NURSE OF THE YEAR and in developing fair solutions to complex is­ REV. DR. EUGENE COTEY RETIRES sues that carefully balance the interests of HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS consumers and of the insurance companies OF CALIFORNIA represented. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BART GORDON The Independent Insurance Agents of New Thursday, April 30, 1992 OF TENNESSEE Jersey has more than 1,300 member agencies Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, I located in nearly every municipality in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would like to recognize the outstanding great State. The member interest goes far be­ achievement of Lucinda (Cindy) Wasson, Thursday, April 30 , 1992 yond the sale and service of insurance. Inde­ R.N., P.H.N., upon being named the 1992 pendent agents can be found promoting safety Kern County Registered Nurse of the Year. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, and fighting fraud in the communities in which This honor is bestowed upon Cindy because May 3, Rev. Dr. H. Eugene Cotey will perform they live and work. They are active in all areas of her significant contributions to health care in his last service at the First Baptist Church in of civic and community affairs. Kern County, as well as her involvement in the Murfreesboro, TN, endng a distinguished pas­ I am also pleased to state that a constituent community. toral career that spans more than 42 years, in­ of mine, Jeanne M. Heisler, CPCU, CIC, CLU, Cindy has served in public health nursing at cluding 31 in Murfreesboro. CPIW of Toms River will lead the association the Kern County Health Department for 16 To s.ay that his services will be missed as its president during the year of its centen­ years. Starting as a staff public health nurse, would be an understatement. As he did in nial celebration. she was promoted to supervising public health Louisville, KY, and Oxford, AL, Rev. Dr. Cotey I call upon my colleagues in the House to nurse, and now holds the position of assistant has provided his congregation in Murfreesboro join me in congratulating the Independent In­ director of public health nursing. In addition, with the prayer, hope, spiritual sustenance, surance Agents of New Jersey for 100 years Cindy is a relief supervisor for the disease and timeless, commonsense guidance needed of service to the citizens of New Jersey and in control program and is a trained pediatric to face both the good and bad times. wishing the association many more years of nurse assessor. continued success. During her 16 years with the Kern County He's worked tirelessly for the United Givers Health Department, Cindy has participated in Fund and the American Red Cross. The Mid­ several important public health projects and dle Tennessee Medical Center currently calls NATIONAL PROPANE SAFETY distinguished herself as a leader, educator, on his leadership and knowledge as a mem­ WEEK and organizer. As coordinator of the Sudden ber of its board. Infant Death Program, Cindy was an active In addition, he has unselfishly given of his HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. member of the Southern California Advisory time and energy as president of the Ten­ OF PENNSYLVANIA Council on SID's whose support resulted in nessee Baptist Convention and as a director IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES five State laws addressing SID's that now of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Thursday, Apri l 30, 1992 serve as a model for other States. She has Baptist Convention. He was a trustee of the developed programs, lectures, and inservices Baptist Hospital of Nashville for many years Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to for health professionals and counselors to help and served 4 years on the board of Belmont take this opportunity to bring to the attention of thern educate the public about SI D's and College, sharing not only his administrative tal­ my colleagues the fact that for over 70 years, counsel affected families. ents but also imparting wisdom and sensitivity the propane gas industry has been making When Kern County experienced a measles to the young and old, the sick and the well. significant contributions to American life with epidemic consisting of 986 cases, Cindy But Reverend Dr. Cotey's role in our com­ remarkable degrees of dependability, effi­ networked with State and county agencies to munity has gone beyond any official role in his ciency, and above all, safety. help stop the rapid spread Of the disease. As church or other organizations. Over the dec­ To highlight the industry's sincere concern a result of grants written by her it was possible ades, people from all denominations and faiths with safety, the National Propane Gas Asso­ to purchase more vaccine and to developed a and walks of life have turned to this man's ciation will be sponsoring National Propane task force that sent nurses door to door to im­ steady ·and trusted advice. With a quiet Safety Week from August 24-28, 1992. The munize the Kern County population. These ef­ strength, has had been a rudder of good judg­ Safety Awareness Week will include safety forts yielded great results, as the measles rate ment for all our community. demonstrations and antitampering messages, dropped significantly in 1991-92. as well as helpful tips on winterizing propane In response to the growing problem of On Oct. 29, 1985, the U.S. House of Rep­ gas grills, how to prepare for the winter heat­ AIDS, Cindy took the lead in writing the State resentatives had the privilege of hearing an ing season, what to do if a homeowner smells grant application which funded the Case Man­ opening prayer from Rev. Dr. Cotey. He gas, and how to handle a pilot light that won't agement Program for Kern County Public prayed for Members to have "the wisdom to light. Health Nursing in 1988. This program is still find solutions to complicated problems," to All across the country, manufacturers, sup­ growing and thriving, providing weekly visits, have the "courage to act when fear might lead pliers, and distributors regularly help in edu­ emotional support, referrals to appropriate to inaction," and to have "a sense of mission cating the over 60 million consumers of pro­ agencies, social services, emergency assist­ when it is easier to be self-serving." pane on the safe use of the gas which they ance, and funding for in-home attendant care. Today, those few insightful words reflect the use to heat their homes, and barns, dry their Cindy is also very active in the community. wisdom he has brought to his church and crops, and fuel their vehicles and machinery. She is a member of the Advisory Council for community and are worth heeding by us all. National Propane Safety Week will play an im- 10056 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 portant role i!l reinforcing the safety education tion: the " consummate public servant," re­ scientists who experiment on animals. She of those who already have access to this perti­ spected by " peers" and " community." " A was extremely successful in examining and nent information, as well as in making it avail­ very good man" who left a lasting and favor­ observing the practices and motivations of ani­ able impression on those he touched. A man mal research scientists. "The Monkey Wars" able to those who do not. of " highest devotion to duty," regularly ex­ A home safety audit called the Gas Check ercising "sound discretion," and " fair and provided one of the most insightful and bal­ Program is another initiative strongly rec­ fearless" in the performance of his constabu­ anced descriptions of an extremely sensitive, ommended by the Gas Association throughout lary and other duties. Extending " warm and and polarized issue. the Safety Awareness Week. This program welcoming arms" to newcomers to his de­ The Sacramento Bee is only the second stresses consumer education, and after a thor­ partment, " wholly without rancor or resent­ Western newspaper to be awarded two pul­ ough examination of a homeowner's gas sys­ ment," the " true professional" that he was. itzer prizes in a year and was the only West tem by a service technician, offers advice on "Sound contributor to the rule of justice and Coast newspaper this year to win two prizes. efficient law enforcement." safe and efficient methods of operation of pro­ And all these traits and drive, it is clear, These awards reflect well upon not only Tom pane appliances. This kind of attention to the he carried with him in his private pursuits Knudson and Deborah Blum, but upon the en­ sat ety needs of consumers should not go un­ after his retirement from the strictly public tire Sacramento Bee organization which daily recognized or unappreciated. sphere. Well, and deservedly must we apply puts out one of the best newspapers in the Mr. Speaker, I would like to stress my sup­ to him the wisdom of Carlyle who said: Nation. port for all of the propane dealers in my dis­ "Blessed is he who has found his work; let Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I trict who put safety first, and I encourage my him ask no other blessedness." In the public share with you the tremendous achievements colleagues to do the same. I would also like and private sector, as well, Jens indeed found of the Sacramento Bee. Day in and day out to personally commend the National Propane his work. To all this I add only my one word charac­ the Bee is an informative and balanced news­ Gas Association and its constituent dealers for terization-friend. That we were. Mutually paper that I and the people of Sacramento their efforts to promote public awareness respectful, with reciprocating admiration. It rely on to get our news. I am thrilled that the about propane safety issues through their seems that we both lived by the same Pulitzer panel has recognized its excellence sponsorship of, and participation in National maxim, "The only way to have a friend, is to and I invite my colleagues to join me in con­ Propane Safety Week. be one." gratulating Tom Knudson, Deborah Blum, and In all that I have said, I in no way would the entire Sacramento Bee staff. suggest that our departed brother was with­ JENS HENDRICKS out taint of fault. Being of human kind, he must have had his " touch of the earth." I LESLIE PRESTON WILLIAMS HON­ would, and do, say that whatever, and how ORED AS 1992 DISTINGUISHED HON. RON de LUGO many his faults, they all pale into insignifi­ OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS cance in the bright and abidipg light of his INVENTOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many virtues. Thursday , April 30 , 1992 As I end these remarks I wish to extend HON. JACK BROOKS deepest and most sincere condolences to his OF TEXAS Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, the Virgin Is­ widow Jean, his daughters, son, other rel­ lands community was grieved to learn of the atives, and host of friends. I urge that you do IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recent death of a dedicated public servant and not overly grieve. You know Jens would have Thursday , April 30, 1992 it so. Time will in substantial measure heal friend, Jens G. Hendricks. Jens served the Mr. BROOKS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to people of the Virgin Islands with distinction all. May you find surcease of sorrow in the words of one Samuel Butler: "To die com­ draw the attention to my honorable colleagues and honor. to the fact that today, Leslie Preston Williams At Jens' funeral the distinguished jurist, pletely, a person must not only forget but be forgotten, and he who is not forgotten is not of Vidor, TX, will be honored as a 1992 distin­ former Virgin Islands District Court Chief dead." Thus because he will never be forgot­ guished inventor. Judge Almeric Christian, made the following ten, think not of him as dead, but rather Williams is honored for his invention of the remarks about this wonderful and beloved that he has " crossed the bar," and passed on adjustable foaming chamber stem for foam-ap­ man, which I wish to read into the CONGRES­ to his reward. plying nozzle, a firefighting tool used to extin­ SIONAL RECORD. May he rest in peace. guish massive industrial-commercial tank and "Even at our birth death does but stand oil field fires. The nozzle was instrumental in aside a little, and every day he looks towards SACRAMENTO BEE AWARDED TWO fighting the oil well fires in Kuwait. us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next will draw us nigh." PULITZER PRIZES Cofounded of Williams Fire & Hazard Con­ (Robert Bolt) trol Inc. in Port Neches, TX, Williams' oper­ And so it was that on Saturday last, an­ HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI ation has provided technical service, training, other once verdant leaf fell from the tree of OF CALIFORNIA and firefighting expertise to most U.S. oil and life as the heart of Jens G. Hendricks chemical companies, as well as marine inter­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throbbed its last. To him came death, as it ests. His invention permits the extinguishing of must to all human kind, for as Hor~ce wrote, Thursday, April 30, 1992 fires from a greater distance, minimizing both " Death approaches with equal steps and Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to potential harm to firefighters and loss of re­ knocks indiscriminately at the door of the cottage and the portals of the palace." When salute the awarding of two Pulitzer Prizes on sources. The nozzle also helps reduce the en­ death drove away with Jens Hendricks in its Tuesday, April 7, 1992, to the Sacramento vironmental pollution caused by massive fires. heavily curtained carriage, I believe it did so Bee. The distinguished inventor honor is pre­ quietly and, I hope quickly. Tom Knudson, who joined the Sacramento sented by Intellectual Property Owners [IPO], I will not, for I am sure I need not rehearse Bee as a staff writer in 1988, won the public a nonprofit organization founded to strengthen a biography of Jens Hendricks. Undoubtedly service award for examining environmental the rights of patents, trademark, copyright and the program bulletin, and other sources, will damage to the Sierra Nevadas. In his five-part trade secret owners. IPO works to protect and adequately do so, and recount the faithful career of service and dedication to his island series, "Majesty and Tragedy: The Sierra in improve the intellectual property systems that home and all its people. As to that aspect of Peril," Knudson describes how this beautiful are vital to America's technological and eco­ his life with and among us I simply affirm mountain range has been ravaged by air pol­ nomic leadership by combining the voices of that though not " born to the purple," he lution, overdevelopment and overpopulation. large, · medium, and small businesses; univer­ trod the pathways of this life with royal dig­ The series, which ran in the Sacramento Bee sities; independent inventions and patent attor­ nity and grace. last June, was Mr. Knudson's second Pulitzer neys. Were proof of this required, one need only Prize. Williams will receive the award this evening consider the enconiums of praise heaped Deborah Blum, a science reporter at the in a formal ceremony in the caucus room of upon him in the media by those whose per­ sonal and professional knowledge of him was Sacramento Bee for the last 8 years, won the the Russell Senate Office Building. more intimate than mine. Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting for her four­ My congratulations to my fellow Texan and A few of those accolades appearing in a re­ part series, "The Monkey Wars." These arti­ IPO for fostering American ingenuity and tech­ cent issue of our daily newspaper bags men- cles focused on the ethical choices faced by nological advances. April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10057 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION to senior citizens, contains a broad racial, eth­ The need for more attention to this problem TO REDUCE THE DUTY ON CER­ nic, and cultural mix. is also illustrated by the staggering numbers of TAIN WATCH CRYSTALS Coro stresses the importance of hands-on teenage pregnancies in this country. In 1989, experience by placing trainees in short intern­ my own State of Georgia was 1ied for second HON. FRANK HORTON ships with business executives, labor leaders, place in the number of pregnancies per 1,000 governmental department heads, legislators, OF NEW YORK girls 15 to 17 years old. We need to educate community leaders, and many others who play IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adolescent girls to the damage that is caused a part in formulating public policy. In seminar to their own bodies by early pregnancy. Thursday, April 30, 1992 settings the trainees work together as a group It is imperative that we make the public Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ to find meaning in their individual observations aware of those issues which surround infant troducing legislation to amend the harmonized made during the internships. By combining mortality and of the need for adequate pre­ Tariff Schedule of the United States with re­ training experience with structured analysis, natal care. It is imperative that we make busi­ spect to its treatment of watch crystals. Under Coro has developed a balanced approach to ness, educational systems, communities, current law, the harmonized Tariff Schedule educating thousands of individuals on the intrl­ churches, and individuals aware of the need differentiates watch crystals according to their cacies of public affairs. for collaboration in order to decrease the num­ shape. Under heading 2015.90.10, round Mr. Speaker, as our world , becomes pro­ ber of infant deaths and the number of life watch crystals are subject to a duty of 4.9 per­ gressively more complex, it is essential that long disabilities which result from complica­ cent, and under heading 2015.90.20, other our policymakers have the skills to confront tions during pregnancy. (nonround) watch crystals are subject to a 9.6 complicated issues and the ability to work with Today, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to percent duty. My legislation would reduce until people from all segments of society, including join with the members of the Sunbelt Caucus January 1 , 1995, the tariff on nonround watch labor, business, and government. Coro teach­ Task Force on Infant Mortality in cosponsoring crystals to 4.9 percent, the same as for round es participants that public issues are rarely Infant Mortality Awareness Day on Mothers watch crystals. one dimensional, but instead are multifaceted Day, May 1O, 1992. By supporting this effort At one time, perhaps circumstances dictated and complex. Coro fellows understand that the we will put forth a visible step in the fight to this breakdown in the tariff schedule. Today, best approach to public policy decisionmaking save infant lives in this country. however, it appears as though it is outdated. is a flexible approach that takes all sides of an This is something we must do if we are Many companies now merely import round issue into consideration. committed to a healthier, stronger America. watch crystals, which are subject to a tariff al­ Today, it is as important as it was 5o years most 50 percent lower than other watch crys­ ago that we encourage talented individuals to tals, and subsequently cut them into what the pursue a career in public service. And now, U.S. MUST DERECOGNIZE THE industry calls fancy shapes. I am told this is a more than ever, we need citizens who are in­ FORMER YUGOSLAVIA simple, inexpensive process, which makes the terested and involved in the development of subheading 2015.90.20 obsolete. good government and sound public policy. HON. F. JAMFS SENSENBRENNER, JR. . While the 3,000 Coro graduates can all attest Initial inquiries I have made with the Inter­ OF WISCONSIN to how beneficial Coro has been to their own national Trade Commission and other agen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives, the real beneficiary of Cora's work con­ cies have uncovered little domestic production Thursday, April 30, 1992 of these watch crystals in question. Further­ tinues to be our democratic system. Mr. Speaker, the Coro Foundation will cele­ more, preliminary investigations by the ITC Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, on brate its 50th-year anniversary with a dinner in and other agencies were unable to shed light April 27, the leaderships of Serbia and its ally San Francisco on Friday, May 1. I commend onto the historical reasons for the breakdown Montenegro declared themselves successors executive director Ellen Ramsey Sanger and in the tariff schedule. to the former state of the Socialist Federal Re­ the Coro Foundation and wish them another It is my hope that introduction of this legisla­ public of Yugoslavia. The state they wish rec­ 50 years of success in training and educating tion will allow the ITC and the Trade Sub­ ognized by the international community has our future leaders. committee to further investigate this section of been formally · renamed the Federal Republic the tariff schedule. If this investigation con­ of Yugoslavia. Mr. Speaker, a rose by any firms what is now known, I urge the committee WE NEED TO DECREASE INF ANT other name will smell as sweet, just as a to expeditiously enact this legislation. MORTALITY Yugoslavia by any other name will remain Communist while Serbian President Milosevic is at the helm. IN HONOR OF THE 50TH HON. J. ROY ROWLAND In power since 1987 after ousting his prede­ ANNIVERSARY OF CORO OF GEORGIA cessor, Serbian President Milosevic has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fanned the flame of nationalism that has to • T HON. NANCY PELOSI Thursday, April 30, 1992 date cost 10,000 lives and produced over 1 OF CALIFORNIA Mr. ROWLAND. Mr. Speaker, this Nation million refugees. In only 5 years he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has proven that we have the technology and precipitated the destruction of an entire state know-how to address the most complex health in an effort to build a greater Serbia. There is Thursday, April 30, 1992 care issues. Yet we remain significantly defi­ no civil war in Yugoslavia, but a war of ag­ Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cient among industrialized nations in our ability gression and terr~torial conquest across inter­ commemorate the 50th anniversary of Coro, a to decrease infant mortality. In 1992, nearly nationally recognized borders. nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational institution 38,000 infants in the United States will die be­ Serbian efforts. to consolidate control of established in 194~. Its continuing goal is to fore they reach their first birthday. This is a sit­ Yugoslavia became visible as early as 1988 educate individuals with a broad perspective, uation which we cannot tolerate. when the Milosevic regime blatantly and open­ interested in public affairs, and committed to Why have we not made the kind of progress ly reduced substantially the provincial auton­ improving our Nation's governmental systems. that many other industrialized nations have omy of Vojvadina and, in 1990, Kosovo. In Coro deserves special recognition not only for made in this area? What is preventing us from Kosovo, where the population is 90 percent its longevity but also for its many successes. accomplishing goals that are well within our Albanian, the Serbian parliament simply sus­ Today, over 3,000 Coro graduates are the reach? We accept the preeminent benefit of pended the assembly and took direct control. leaders and decisionmakers at local, State, prenatal care yet find that access to these Eventually, B.elgrade despots focused atten­ and national levels of government. services is hindered by economic barriers, ge­ tion on Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia­ Coro's National Fellowship in Public Affairs ographic restrictions, or, sadly, by a lack of Herocegovina. The result is now before us. is conducted each year in four centers, lo­ knowledge of the importance of this care. We The United States has at last recognized cated in Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, have long known the value of adequate nutri­ ·Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Hercegovina. and in my home city of San Francisco where tion and patient education, yet we again find However, we cannot permit Milosevic's bloody Coro was founded. The annual group of 48 that this basic health care counselling is not regime · claim the former Yugoslavia's United participants ranging from high school students available or not utilized by expectant mothers. Nations seat as well as membership in other 10058 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 international organizations such as the IMF or A CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO But to appreciate the complexities of the World Bank. Serbia and Montenegro should THE LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL Caterpillar dispute, one must consider the not be permitted to claim the assets of the full-length movie, featuring events leading up to the strike. former Yugoslavia, much of which belongs to HON. JOHN D. DINGFLL The UAW was trying to force the company the newly independent republics. OF MICHIGAN to accept a contract that conformed to a pat­ It should also be made clear that the Ser­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tern set last year at rival Deere & Co. The union wanted to protect its policy of obtain­ bian Army must withdraw into its own borders Thursday, April 30, 1992 and respect the sovereignty of Croatia and ing the same deal for all workers in a par­ ticular industry. Bosnia-Hercegovina. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Lions Club International, which Pattern bargaining ensures that companies in a single industry compete by emphasizing The United States must derecognize the began its celebration of 75 years of local and former Yugoslavia and support an international higher quality and better service. Without a world community service in June 1991. It is pattern, companies would try to get ahead of trade embargo and freezing of assets to en­ with great pride and pleasure that I pay spe­ sure the Serbian leadership and its puppet in each other by slashing wages. cial tribute to the Dearborn Michigan Lions But could they ever get pay low enough? Montenegro understand the implications of Club, chartered in October 1945, which is No matter how far U.S. companies push down their thoughtless conduct. celebrating the 75th anniversary on a local wages, competitors in Mexico or Brazil or level. Taiwan could squeeze them even further. The Lions Club International, founded in Pattern contracts force American companies to focus on improving quality and productiv­ 1917 in Chicago, IL, is the largest service club BRIAN FOSTER TO HEAD VOCA ity, not trying to sink to Third World wage organization in the world, with 40,000 clubs in OFFICE IN MOSCOW levels. 17 4 countries. In the United States alone there The other big issue at Caterpillar involved are 520,000 active members, including the use of replacements. The company hired women, in 15,000 clubs. workers to step in for strikers, a move that HON. TIMOTIIY J. PENNY Lions Club members have worked tirelessly would have been virtually unthinkable be­ OF MINNESOTA on projects in our local communities and fore 1981. abroad. They have been pioneers in the cru­ Though companies have had the right to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hire replacements since 1938, few resorted to sade against blindness, consultants to the such harsh measures until President Reagan Thursday, April 30, 1992 U.N. Economic and Social Council, and part­ fired all striking air-traffic controllers 11 ners in the international effort to provide drug years ago. Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, today marks the prevention education. The Lions have crossed Inspired by that example, many other com­ end of nearly 4 years of service in my office international boundaries and have put the re­ panies, such as Eastern Airlines and Grey­ of Brian Foster, who has provided outstanding sults of service and hope to work in Hungary, hound, replaced strikers. Perhaps the most counsel and support in a number of issue Poland, Estonia, Czechoslovakia, Romania, " successful" case was Phelps Dodge, a min­ areas, particularly agriculture, hunger, environ­ and Yugoslavia. ing company that replaced 2,000 strikers in ment, and foreign affairs. he was instrumental 1983. Today, the company remains non-union The Lions Club of Dearborn has contributed and pay_s some of the industry's lowest in the success of my efforts to establish the to the betterment of the community through a Agricultural Research Commercialization Cor­ wages. longstanding commitment to service and ex­ In a single stroke, the company threw out poration [ARCC], which will promote new uses cellence. I commend this organization for its decades of struggles by miners who organized of agricultural products. It is with regret that significant contributions to our community and to improve job safety and wages. we say goodbye to him, but do so with grati­ to our world. I am sure that Lions across the We're kidding ourselves if we think human tude and many good wishes. globe will continue their commitment to excel­ nature has changed so much in recent dec­ Brian served with the Peace Corps in Costa ades that company owners never again would lence for another 75 years to come. exploit workers. Rica in the early 1980's, and once again he Even though only 16 percent of U.S. work­ will be working in international development­ ers belong to unions, all Americans have this time in the former Soviet Union. In early CHEERING FOR CATERPILLAR? benefited from the pressure unions have put May, he will become the director of the office THINK AGAIN on companies throughout this century to im­ of Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assist­ prove wages and working conditions. ance [VOCA] in Moscow. VOCA, a private HON. CHARU'S A. HAYFS Unfortunately, many labor leaders make it nonprofit agency funded through U.S. A.l.D., difficult to appreciate the contributions of OF ILLINOIS unions. Excessive demands, high-living offi­ sponsors such efforts as the Farmer-to-Farmer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cials and arrogance at the bargaining table program which matches American expertise in Thursday, April 30, 1992 have given unions a black eye. agricultural production, coop management, But despite their many flaws, unions still and agri-business with technical needs Mr. HAYES of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the con­ provide an important counterbalance to the throughout the world. The Farmer-to-Farmer ditions which necessitate unions have not power of management. If the federal govern­ program administered by VOCA is a people­ changed; only the Government's stacking of ment continues to tip labor law so far in to-people approach to technology transfer that the deck in favor of management has favor of owners, the status of all American is a most effective way to quickly improve ag­ changed. I urge my colleagues to read the at­ workers may well decline. tached piece from an editorial writer at the At­ Before you cheer too loudly for Caterpillar, ricultural and food production. In addition, take another look at turn-of-the-century pic­ American volunteers bring back valuable first­ lanta Constitution on April 24: tures of children toiling in coal mines and hand information that they can share with their [From the Atlanta Constitution, Apr. 24, hunching over sewing machines. Remember, neighbors, friends, and elected officials. 1992) that's what a union-free America looked In keeping with the tradition of Iowa farmers, CHEERING FOR CATERPILLAR? THINK AGAIN like. which is Brian's heritage, he will be breaking A snapshot of Caterpillar Inc. might give the impression that management was justi­ new ground in the Commonwealth of Inde­ TITLE X AND THE GAG RULE pendent States at this historic time. I am con­ fied in beating down the United Auto Work­ ers (UAW). fident that Brian will apply the same enthu­ The black-and-white facts are: Caterpillar HON. JOHN W. COX, JR. siasm, hard work, good humor, and astute pays workers an average of $30.69 an hour in judgment to his new assignment that he dem­ wages and benefits. The construction-equip­ OF ILLINOIS onstrated in his work on behalf of the people ment maker must compete with foreign com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Minnesota's First District. panies not bound by UAW agreements. Thursday, April 30, 1992 This two-dimensional picture puts the I know that the many people on Capitol Hill union's demand for higher wages in a bad Mr. COX of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today who have worked with Brian and his spouse, light. One can see why Caterpillar started in support of H.R. 3090, the Title X Reauthor­ Patricia Koch, will join me in wishing them hiring replacements April 6 to end the five­ ization Act, which would restore funding to every success in their new venture in Moscow. month strike. family planning clinics and eliminate the ad- April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10059 ministration's gag rule. I find it absolutely rep­ special interest in caring for the elderly and to each of the republics. To administer the rehensible that, in these socially aware times, working with their families. Each resident re­ training, the council would rely on programs these vital services are not being properly ceives individualized attention in a home-like already established within each of its member funded, and the President has implemented a atmosphere. agencies. rule, by which doctors and nurses in these In support of National Nurses Day, the The council also would encourage the dis­ clinics are prohibited from giving their patients theme of "Nursing Shaping the Future of semination of economic information collected honest answers to questions about family Health Care" is also being celebrated at the by each of the former republics. The council planning options. Eastchester Park Nursing Home. Therefore, I would ensure that data from the republics is Clinics that receive title X Federal funds are pay special tribute to the nurses who have made available for analysis and policy deter­ required to offer a broad range of family plan­ shown great commitment and dedication to mination by the United States, with the assist­ ning methods and services to all people desir­ their profession. They are a shinning example ance of its member agencies. It also will make ing such assistance. These services include of community service and care for their fellow the information available to American busi­ family planning methods and supplies, phys­ man from which we can all gain inspiration. nesses for use in their plans to market prod­ ical examinations, preventive screening for ucts abroad. breast and cervical cancer, anemia, diabetes, Reliable statistical measurements are fun­ hypertension, and sexually transmitted dis­ THE INTERNATIONAL STATIS- damental to any society. Used to their poten­ eases, infertility examinations, community edu­ TICAL INFORMATION AND ANAL­ tial, they guide policy, both in government and cation and outreach programs and counseling. YSIS ACT OF 1992 in the private sector. In our country, we have These vital health services are provided to an come to recognize the value of our own eco­ estimated $3. 7 million low-income women and HON. TIIOMAS C. SA WYER nomic indicators, especially in these days of adolescents every year. For 83 percent of OF OHIO economic hardship for so many. Surely we these patients, family planning clinics are their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can appreciate the importance the republics place on the need to develop their own meas­ only source of primary health care. By failing Thursday, April 30, 1992 to reauthorize funding for title X programs, we urements of economic progress. This legisla­ are once again hurting the people who are Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, Today I am in­ tion provides a means to facilitate critical eco­ most in need of our help. troducing legislation that is important both for nomic information for the republics and for us. Additionally, the gag rule that will soon be America and the former Soviet Republics. I urge my colleagues to support this legisla­ implemented, prohibits clinics that receive title The transition from yesterday's Communist tion. X funding from advising women on all of their dictatorship and centrally planned Marxist options in the case of pregnancy. Not only is economy of the U.S.S.R., to tomorrow's de­ this a violation of the freedom of speech, guar­ mocracy and free-market economy in the re­ INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION anteed by the Constitution, but it also robs publics, will not be an easy one. It is in the TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS women of valuable information they need to best interest of the republics and the United TO HEALTH CARE FOR ALL make their own educated choices. Perhaps States to ensure that that transition is both or­ AMERICANS the most appalling aspect of the gag rule is derly and successful. We shouldn't let it fail. that the women who are most at risk of an un­ Our own national security and future economic HON. RALPH REGULA wanted pregnancy, and usually the least edu­ prosperity are linked to the ability of the repub­ OF OHIO cated on family planning methods, will be re­ lics to nurture and sustain free societies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The "International Statistical Information and fused access to information about completely Thursday, April 30, 1992 legal services. Upper and middle class Analysis Act of 1992" will assist the newly women, however, can afford to seek these independent republics of the former Soviet Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in­ services for themselves. By passing H.R. Union with the collection, analysis and dis­ troducing legislation to provide universal ac­ 3090, we have a chance to eliminate some of semination of reliable economic data. Without cess to health care for all Americans. Con­ the barriers that exist for lower income people, this assistance, the republics will be hard­ gress must act to ensure the fundamental right and set a precedent giving people of all eco­ pressed to employ the statistical means nec­ of every American to such care. Our constitu­ nomic groups the right to fundamental assist­ essary to measure and to guide their move­ ents demand that this body move forward on ance. ment toward a market economy. the issue. The ultimate goal of the title X family plan­ The expertise found at American statistical Four primary goals provide the foundation ning clinics is to prevent unwanted preg­ agencies is unsurpassed in the world. We can for my proposal. nancies. As the United States is the only de­ use this capability to establish within the re­ First, every American will be guaranteed veloped country in the world where the teen publics a statistical foundation with which to coverage of their basic health care needs pregnancy rate has been increasing steadily in guide effectively their economic restructuring. without denying the ability to choose their own the last few years, this is a necessary goal. With a modest investment now, we will reap caregiver. This is done through the use of However, in the event that preferred methods important benefits in the near future. First, reli­ health care vouchers to every American that is of birth control do not work, and abortion re­ able economic statistics will help us measure funded by employers and government and are mains a safe and legal option, women must the concrete benefits of our foreign assistance used to purchase certified insurance annually. be made aware of all the alternatives. Title X dollars. That information should help the Unit­ Health care becomes a quantifiable expense funds must be reauthorized and the gag rule ed States to target its development efforts for business and no longer puts our compa­ must be overturned. more effectively. nies at a competitive disadvantage to foreign Second, our investment would ensure Amer­ competitors. Special exemptions and consider­ ican businesses a foot in the door to the larg­ ations are given to small employers. HONORING THE EASTCHESTER est potential trading partner in the 21st cen­ Second, the bill builds upon the positive PARK NURSING HOME tury. Without accurate information, costly mis­ benefits of the existing system rather than takes are inevitable. tossing the good aside with the bad. Access to HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL My legislation would create a coordinating quality care for our elderly and the very poor OF NEW YORK council of the U.S. Government's statistical will not be changed. In fact, it will be en­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agencies, comprised of representatives from hanced by a new long-term care benefit for the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic chronic illness and coverage of preventive Thursday, April 30, 1992 Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care services. Technological develop­ Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to National Agricultural Statistical Service, the ment and investment in the buildings, ma­ recognize the 25th anniversary of the Statistical Policy Office at the Office of Man­ chines, and materials that permit the delivery Eastchester Park Nursing Home, which pro­ agement and Budget, and the Agency for of quality care are continued and encouraged. vides quality health care to its residents. International Development. Third, it is based upon the old-fashioned no­ For a quarter-century, the staff of The council will determine priodties for pro­ tion of free market enterprise. When the indi­ Eastchester Nursing Home has exhibited a viding training and other statistical assistance vidual purchases their health coverage at the 10060 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 beginning of each year they are then entitled man in 1992 may be unmercifully beaten for REMARKS BY BENJAMIN MEAD to any funds remaining in the account. These all the world to see and his assaulters de­ Once again we have gathered together to moneys are tax free and can be used for any clared innocent. I believe that it is time for remember, to · recall our Six Million purpose by the individual. Self-motivation and each and every one of us in America to wake Kadoshim, to recite Kaddish beizbur, to light · a desire to get the best valu~ will result in up and realize what is happening in our com­ our memorial candles, to stand together in cost-effective purchases that force insurers to munities. tribute to the heroic ghetto fighters and all those who resisted the German Nazi mur­ off er competitive policies. Mr. Speaker, 95 percent of the police offi­ derers physically and spiritually. Finally, overly burdensome regulatory red­ cers in this country are good law enforcement We meet at a time of political turmoil in tape on physicians, hospitals, and the patient officers, but there is a minority who appears to many lands. The world is changing before are eliminated. take the law into their own hands. our eyes. Yet the events we are witnessing Whether it is this proposal, or some other, When we consider what has happened to today have a threatening familiarity, all too now is the time for action. Rodney King, we do not have to rely on hear­ reminiscent of times we have known before. say, or the word of someone else. The unjust, This year, Jews feel uneasy, something is terrible beating is something we all saw for wrong. We can sense it in the air. Anti-Semi­ tism and hatred are on the rise, one group TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED BLACK ourselves. FUND turning against the other; increased anger, This verdict sends a fatalistic message to increased resentment. The murder of a people that there is no safe haven in justice. yeehiva student in crown Heights; State­ HON. ELEANOR HOLM~ NORTON It sends a message to our children that they ments of a Presidential candidate who .de­ OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA cannot be treated with dignity and respect. means, if he does not deny the Holocaust; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Worst of all, it breeds hopelessness in our so­ the entry into the mainstream of American ciety. politics of the former head of the Ku Klux Thursday, April 30, 1992 This reminds me of a time in our history that Klan, the ballot boxes of Germany, where Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Far Right groups make an alarming show­ I hoped could be left behind us-when a per­ ing, and-at the same time-where President pay tribute to the accomplishments of the Unit­ son could be dehumanized .and have no legal Waldheim of Austria is received with honor ed Black Fund, Inc., of Greater Washington, recourse to protect himself against the of- by Chancellor Kohl of Germany. DC, and to recognize the founder and presi­ fense. ' In this atmosphere, those who deny the dent of this outstanding organization, Dr. Cal­ Some may believe that the Rodney King de­ Holocaust are making their voices louder, vin W. Rolark, as they celebrate the success cision is inconsequential, but this attitude will taking their message of hate and contempt of this year's fundraising campaign with their bring us right back to that shameful period in to college campuses with advertisements in 20th Annual Victory Luncheon. history. Mr. Speaker, we cannot go back to student publications demanding a debate on The United Black Fund has been an indis­ whether the Holocaust did happen. Imagine: that time and we must not go back on our , All this is happening in our lifetime. pensable agent of change in the District of Co­ principles! Something 1s wrong when humanitarian lumbia. For 23 years, the United Black Fund aid to rescue a threatened Jewish commu­ has provided special services to every seg­ nity seeking its freedom as Jews in the Jew­ ment of the Nation's Capital. From early child WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING ish homeland is politicized; when humani­ development to advocacy programs for senior COMMEMORATION tarian aid is held hostage to a peace process. citizens, the United Black Fund has been at Suddenly, Israel is an issue in American na­ the .forefront of progressive change and has tional life-and the resettlement of rescued HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Jews is controversial. It is just wrong. served this oity and its residents well. This OF NEW YORK Bombings of a synagogue in Turkey and vital organization has had a profound impact IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the blowing up of the Israeli Embassy in on enhancing health care, educational oppor­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 Buenos Aires, Argentineans and Israelis tunities, and the general quality of life for thou­ killed together by terrorists. The attacks sands of District of Columbia residents. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today many of continue, the uncertainty continues, terror­ Funded through payroll deductions and indi­ us gather in the Capitol Rotunda to participate ism continues. We must be mindful and vidual contributions from the community, the in the national civil commemoration of Holo­ grateful for the response of the Argentine United Black Fund offers programmatic and caust Memorial Day. Indeed, all this week President Carlos Menem, who led a dem­ special memorial services and programs are onstration of 100,000 through the streets of emergency funding to community-based orga­ the city- to denounce terrorism with placards nizations throughout the District of Columbia. being conducted in memory of the 6 million proclaiming, "We are all Jews." We acknowl­ Presently, the United Black Fund supports 68 Jewish men, women and children who per­ edge with appreciation this noble act by the member agencies and assists an average of ished at the hands of the Nazis. leader and the people of Argentina. 200 nonmember agencies on an emergency This past Sunday I was pl.eased to partici­ This is the day of our collective remem­ basis. · pate in the Holocaust commemoration which brance. We remember because memory is a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join took place in New York City, at which Vice shield agains.t indifference. Memory kindles with me in celebrating the achievements of the President Dan Quayle was the honored guest solidarity. Memory brings people together. speaker. In order to share his remarks I in­ Our pain is not only from~ by-gone day. Our United Black Fund. wounds bleed anew. serted his remarks in the CONGRESSIONAL We remember not for ourselves. We could RECORD earlier this week (E11.17, April 28, never forget. We remember because this was THE VERDICT IN L.A. 1992). He spoke movingly pf the need to re­ the desire of those who did not survive; this member. was their commandment to us: Remember! HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWELL The legacy left us by the 6 million who per­ Gedenk! Remember us! Remember what hap­ ished includes the awesome task of ensuring pened to us! Remember so that the world OF PENNSYLVANIA will never forget. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that history honestly records their fate. We must continue to guard against revisionists In remembering the days of our struggles, Thursday, April 3_0 , 1992 we recall wi th grief and love those who fell. and neo-nazi groups who, through their self­ In remembering the days of our people's his­ Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, it is with the styled blindness and ignorance, attempt to tory, we express our unity and solidarity utmost concern tt"1?t I rise today to address a. denigrate, dismiss, and ultimately ignore the with the Jewish State of Israel, a land near situation that concerns each and every Amer­ very existence of our families and friends. and dear to us, a free and democratic nation, ican citizen. I am speaking of the verdict that Among the speakers at the New York cer~­ a country whose survival and security are as was handed down yesterday in the trial of the mony, was Benjamin Meed, chairman of the precious to us as the very air we breathe. officers in the Rodney King beating. This deci­ Warsaw Ghetto Resistance Organization and How different our lives and the lives of our loved ones would have been had there been sion sends a negative message to all that one of the organizers of this annual event. Ac­ an Israel half a cent ury ago, when in a villa have placed their belief in ideals of freedom cordingly, Mr. Speaker, I would like to share near Berlin the official decision was made by and equality. Benjamin Meed's eloquent remarks with my the rulers of Germany to murder the entire I find it ironic that a country whose founda­ colleagues, and insert his statement at this Jewish population of Europe-the Final So­ tion is built on the pr~nciple of justice, that a point in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: lution; when the deportations started from April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10061 the Warsaw Ghetto and the mass killings Doherty was secretly deported to the United animal. The awareness and pain of those began in Vilna, Lublin, Blalyst9k, Lodz and Kingdom on February 19, 1992. . chains were to last for the next 16 hours. Fog so many other cities and towns and villages; Although several of my colleagues and I had set in over the penitentiary; but I could when an entire Jewish world was brought to had personally asked Attorney General Barr to make out the three U.S. marshals' cars and an end by starvation and by shootings, by the M.16-carrying marshals who nervously burnings and in gas chambers. And the world keep us apprised of his actions with regard to watched my every move as I slowly passed was m_;ite. Mr. Doherty, on the day he was deported, the the front gate and watch towers. We remember those years of darkness­ Attorney General's office refused to give us The chains and irons made walking an un­ how our fear began to build and then how any information. The Justice Department natural and arduous feat. As the U.S. mar­ rapidly the world of our youth came to an would neither confirm nor deny that Mr. shals carried me into the car I gazed back at end. I remember the Warsaw Ghetto when it Doherty was indeed being deported. However, the misty wall of Lewisberg and my eight was crowded with half a million starving the Attorney General's office apparently had years and eight months, to the day, of penal Jews. I recall thousands of us, forced to line no problem confirming Mr. Doherty's deporta­ life. It was a difficult moment, as were the up in the narrow streets of the ghetto, and a difficult emotional moments that lay ahead German officer at the head of the line, point­ tion to the wire services. Two months later we of me that day. were informed by mail that Mr. Doherty was ing with a stick, " Left, right, left, left.... DESTINATION: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE deported secretly because of security consid­ I can still feel the dread we felt as we stood The U.S. marshals made haste through the in that line. Left to death camps. Right, a erations. I regret the Justice Department felt fog to hit the freeways. Passing Harrisburg I few more days' survival in the ghetto. I also my colleagues and I could not be trusted with tried to figure out my destination. The mar­ remember the Ghetto when there were only that information earlier. shals were tight-lipped. Most of them looked 50,000 of us left, as the preparation for the Mr. Speaker, the day Mr. Doherty was de­ like Special Forces, macho and ready to Warsaw Ghetto uprising began. We can never ported was a confusing and frustrating day for blow me away at any sudden move. forget the indifference of our neighbors, our my colleagues and I who tried without success Watching road signs as the sun fought to isolation, our abandonment and betrayal by break the mist, I calculated that I was head­ the world. . to determine his whereabouts. However, our situation pales next to the story of the individ­ ing for Washington, D.C. I was not officially Fifty years later, we still feel the pain as informed that I was going to England. So if it were yesterday. We still carry the fear ual who lived through the ordeal. In that re­ maybe they want me at the U.S. Justice De­ that perhaps it could happen again. For gard, I commend my colleagues attention to a partment? Mary Pike and Steve Somerstein those of us who survived the Holocaust, that compelling article written by Mr. Doherty de­ would be there. So would some U.S. members fear is impossible to ignore because the scribing his experiences and I am inserting it of Congress. A deal was made, I thought. But world let it happen once! in the RECORD at this point: my wishful thinking and dying hope gave Do not forget that the Germans, the kill­ way as I saw the sign: Andrews Air Force ers, men of culture, masters of technology, [From the Irish Voice, Mar. 17, 1992] JOE DOHERTY: MY JOURNEY " HOME" Base. used their scientific and psychological We had problems entering the base. Appar­ knowledge to murder our people: innocent (By Joe Doherty) ently the President, George Bush, was flying men, women and children. Their engineers ("I asked the R.U.C. man where I was out on Air Force One at the same time. The designed the crematoria; their psychologists going. 'Home,' he said. 'Where?' I asked. 'The Secret Service did not want any problems devised the techniques of mass terror. What Crumlin Road Prison,' he smiled. 'You know with me. I . guess they did not want me could we expect now, when the brutal hate­ the place, eh?' he laughed. 'Yeah, I do. I yelling any last pleas. filled murderers of today have more ad­ do.'" On Wednesday, February 18 last, IRA I looked around for Bush only to see a C- vanced technological and psychological tech­ prisoner Joe Doherty was deported from the 20 jet nearing our car. "That's your jet, niques at their disposal, people like Saddam United States after a nearly nine year fight Doherty,'' the head marshal said. "We shall Hussein, with his years' long preparation to with the U.S. government. Here for the first make London, England in seven hours,'' he destroy our people. time he writes of that painful journey back added. They are really handing me back to If our tragic past has taught us anything, to a prison cell in Belfast.) the British, my last breath of hope said. it is that the unthinkable is indeed possible, THE FEDERAL MARSHALS ARRIVE Climbing aboard, I thought I should make that the unbelievable can indeed happen Receiving a notice of deportation that day, a speech, kiss the ground, say farewell. But again. Tuesday February 18 from the office of the the stealthy nature of my departure and the We must not let that happen. We must join armed farewell committee left me speechless with each other, for we are bound together fo U.S. Attorney General, I knew that I had mere hours before the U.S. federal marshals and I dare not look back at a land I came to one fate: Jews in Turkey and Argentina, love and admire. I dared show no emotion. Jews in Russia and Ethiopia and Crown would " storm" Lewisberg Penitentiary. I told the lads at the prison, and we bade fare­ My weeks of media interviews and complain­ Heights, Jews in Israel. We must be our ing that I would be taken on an Royal Air brothers' keepers. No Jew can survive if all well at lock-up. Was this really it, this time, as I drifted into an uneasy sleep? Force (R.A.F.) bomber had paid off. Jews do not care for one another. No nation The torch lights shining on my face made The U.S. Air Force C- 20 was the best they can survive if we do not care for each other. my body move and the banging on the cell had. Called the Gulf Stream, the C-20 was a Let us hope that the world will heed the door told me that, indeed, my time had ar­ 20 seat jet. It even had an air hostess (male). lesson of the Holocaust, and that the un­ rived. I looked up at my watch. It was 3:45 Marilyn Quayle and First Lady Barbara thinkable, will never again come to pass. Let a.m. Wednesday morning, and I was awaken­ Bush often used the jet. Minus the chains us be on guard. Let us remember, for, in the ing to my last remaining hours in America. and irons the trip would be comfortable. words of the Baal Shem Tov, "Remembrance I was told to step into the cell block hall­ Next stop, Air Tactical Command at the is the secret of redemption." way. Placed against the wall I was abruptly U.S. Air base at Loring in the State of handcuffed from behind. My property was Maine. The mountains of snow over Maine left behind in the cell. Even my watch was verified my recollections of yearly news re­ THE SECRET DEPORTATION OF taken from me. My demand that I should be ports. JOSEPH DOHERTY allowed to take my personal belongings, in­ Refueled, I braced myself for my final de­ cluding family photos, legal material, and parture from America. The Immigration and HON. THOMAS J. MANTON address book were coldly denied. They prom­ Naturalization Service (INS) agents came ised to mail them to the Royal Ulster Con­ aboard and informed me that I was being de­ OF NEW YORK stabulary (R.U.C.) in Belfast. ported to London, England. I made an offi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES What followed was an insult and an undig­ cial complaint that I was not being extra­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 nified end to my decade in America. I was dited, but rather deported from the U.S. stripped naked and subjected to a brutal and My arrest at an R.A.F. base outside Lon­ Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, today I would meticulously long body search. Not an inch don would be a violation of the U.S./U.K. Ex­ like to call my colleagues attention to the con­ of my body or inner cavities were left tradition. Treaty and the principles of inter­ tinuing story of Mr. Joseph Doherty. As my unsearched. national law. This treaty protected me from colleagues may recall, Mr. Doherty, an Irish This again happened when the U.S. federal arrest, I safd. The INS agents said nothing national, lost his bid for political asylum in Jan­ marshals arrived. My clothes were taken off and walked away. uary, when the Supreme Court ruled to allow and I was given a set of clothes chosen for Ten thousand feet up I could see the Amer­ the journey. Watching the array of chains ican coast line. I always thought of the pain the Attorney General the right to refuse indi­ and leg irons before me I was angered at the I would feel if I saw the New Land for the viduals fair hearings on political asylum violent over-reaction to my status. last time. I tried to keep my mind to the fu­ claims. In particular, I want to draw attention I was then cuffed, body-chained, belly­ ture hours and days. I had no time to be sen­ to the unusual circumstances under which Mr. chained, and leg-ironed, like some dangerous timental. My dramatic upcoming arrival in 10062 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 London braced me into a disciplined and tions. And facing me was an array of guns wanted transfer to the H Blocks. I was then hardened attitude for the tough hours and and men only too willing to use them. located down on D-3 wing and told that I'd days ahead. I had trained myself for months They were all around me, gazing stu­ be locked in the cell 24 hours per day. I guess for this emotional moment. diously hard into my face like I was some they think that a few weeks or months of Hours went by and I could not escape the specimen. I also searched their faces. No solitary confinement will change my mind. I thoughts of my life in the States. The legal words were spoken. But I could hear dim told them to read my book, "Standing battles fought and won. the friends I had whispers. Many were young, maybe in their Proud." come to love and the many personal experi­ early twenties. The R.U.C. faces portrayed I settled into my cell. At least my window ences I faced. both fear and hatred. I guess a sense of loss, was open. It was partially blocked by a GUNS WERE EVERYWHERE too. It was indeed a sad and perplexing mo­ metal plate. This was to stop the vision of snipers. "Great," I said, but a small gap gave Nearing the English coastline I felt quite ment. Some of these faces were born before the conflict. Like many nationalist youth, me sight of Belfast City Hall. The window proud of the myself and the many things I was also a source of noise to break the si­ had achieved in America. I was a winner, giv­ war became their life. That initial imprint on a darkened airport brought home to me lence of solitary. Daily I could hear gun fire, ing my every day in the U.S. prisons, strug­ armored tanks, helicopters and the odd bomb gling to touch people so that they could feel the saddening dilemma of our country: fear, and hatred and a sense of loss for us all. explosion. Crumlin Road prison was also the oppression in Ireland. The enormous sup­ tense. I could hear yells of defiance and port gathered for my plight testified to the We sped through the streets to the Crumlin Road prison in Belfast. I dreaded the thought screams from A-Wing. The screws were not work done. and the victory achieved. My two so friendly on A-Wing. attorneys, Mary Pike and Steve Somerstein of this moment the US Marshals put the leg irons on. But I was physically and psycho­ But I settled in. My first visit was a treat. had a proud client and I was embraced by no My mother, father, and sister Ann were finer friends. logically prepared for my arrival at the pris­ on and the insults and beatings, if need be. there. It was a strange delight to see them Coming to taxi at the R.A.F. base I felt all on home turf. I guess we were all pleased bitter at the U.S government for this sellout BACK IN THE CRUM that it was over, the many years of anticipa­ to the British. This affront to the law was an I finally stepped off the armored truck to tion in America. insult to all Americans. The U.S. marshal come face to face with the familiar Crumlin The visits are only 30 minutes per week, as could not look me in the face. The shame prison court yard. I recognized the tradi­ with my four letters out per week. This was was there. tional stone work of the 18th century relic of another dissatisfied encounter that I had to I looked out the window, guns were every­ Colonial England. Almost twenty years ago, face and discipline myself for. But at least I where. The U.S. marshal awkwardly said I first encountered this place of imprison­ could wear my own clothes, a reminder of good-bye. I made a last complaint at this ment. Eleven years ago, I walked across this our H-Block struggle and victory. Wearing middle-of-the-night stage play. It was fruit­ very court yard, prison guard uniform on, es­ black shoes, tan shirt and a neat pair of den­ less. I was carried down the stairway. I was caping to freedom. I felt a sense of jubilant ims, all I needed was a pretty girl and a confronted by R.U.C. officers. " We arrest pride as I walked to my cell. dance floor. you under the Emergency Provisions Act for I was taken to B wing for the night. A mug Now I await my transfer to the H-Block escape from lawful custody," they said. of tea and a jam sandwich was placed in the prison. News speculation is that British Sec­ As my American escort backed-off, I knew cell. The warden was not unfriendly. I sus­ retary of State Brooke is reviewing my nine it was over. Cuffed again on top of the Amer­ pect that they were warned not to be hostile years spent in the U.S. Federal Prisons. ican cuffs, I hobbled 50 yards to an awaiting yet! But I did take joy in his typically Bel­ What will happen I do not know. Making my Islander R.A.F. plane, which 1ooked like a fast humor. My American accent also had choice of the H-Blocks and a status of politi­ Volkswagen with wings. Two R.U.C. officers him in a fit of laughter. I was home. cal prisoner may have sealed my fate. But I looked nervously at me as we struggled to It was a familiar Crumlin road prison cell. am a political prisoner, always have been, al­ find room. We agreed that we might not History was written all over its walls. Re­ ways will. make the three hour trip to Belfast. Cuffed publicans have been through B wing for a I cannot conform to a system that denies to R.U.C. Det. Stewart, I knew that if I fell century or more. Then, as now, there was no us the fundamental right to freedom. My out of this thing that I would be in good toilet. The traditional pot was in the corner, Irish Republicanism shall never be denied, company. I smiled at the thought. But we adjacent to a bucket of stale drinking water. not under pressure or attack from any made the trip across the Irish Sea. A few Ulster cockroaches came forth to greet source, whether Brooke, Bush, McDonagh or It was approaching 1:00 a.m. Seeing the Ul­ me, Catholic or Protestant, I don't know. Mullen. I am an Irish Republican. ster coastline and the city lights of Belfast The urine atmosphere greeted me and I At this point I wish to follow up my fare­ made my heart beat as we got nearer. I was missed already the comfort of my U.S. prison well statement. I thank all of you for your relieved to see land of some kind. I asked the cell. steadfast commitment over the years. My R.U.C. man where I was going. "Home," he I lay down on top of the bed. After almost stay in the U.S. was a wonderful experience. twenty hours of leg irons and belly chains I It certainly gave me and shall continue to said. "Where?" I asked. "The Crumlin Road give me a great strength to carry on. Prison," he smiled. 'You know the place, felt tired. But sleep was not easy. My mind Hopefully our nation shall benefit in its eh?" he laughed. Yeah I do, I do. was still in the United States and the friends freedom. Then I shall revisit my friends in THE CITY OF BELFAST and loved ones I had left behind. It seemed America. that my whole life was now taken from me, Watching the city below, my life rolled be­ as indeed it had been. Suddenly, within fore me: my childhood playing on those hours I am transformed into a whole dif­ NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL DIS­ streets; my youth spent behind manned bar­ ferent world. But I awakened myself to the ricades; and my formative years as an Irish necessity to look forward. Tomorrow begins PLAYS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC republican street guerilla fighter. And fi­ the first day of my life sentence. SERVICE nally my departure in 1981 to find refuge in The following morning I was interviewed America. My thoughts were a mixture of by a class officer. I was to be moved to an as­ HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL homecoming joy and sadness of the land and sessment unit on D wing. I guess they needed people I left behind in America. OF ILLINOIS to assess me. For what? Apparently I had to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I pressed my face to the window, watching stay on in this unit for one month. Then I the peacefulness of Belfast below. It was a was asked if I would be a conforming pris­ Thursday, April 30, 1992 wondrous paradox. On seeing a military heli­ oner and advised that my release would come copter below us, ominously flying above Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to sooner. sleeping rooftops, I was jolted back to the re­ bring to the attention of our colleagues the ality. This was war-torn Belfast. READY TO CONFORM? public service program of Peoria Notre Dame We finally landed to the amazement of all It was a real sales pitch. Maghaberry was a High School in the 18th Congressional District. on board. Coming into taxi I could see the new prison with state of the art industry This public service program is part of Notre heavily armored welcoming party. Lights training and a school. I didn't like the word Dame High School's curriculum. In order to were kept at a low. I guess the U.S. and Brit­ " conform" and dived into a typically " Joe graduate, students must complete 100 hours ish governments did not want the publicity. Doherty" headstrong political argument of publiy service. No one has failed to meet There went my presentation, defiant with the screw. "Conform to what?" I said. this requirement thus far. This program is a clenched fist salute, and all. "This repressive state needs to conform to An army of heavily armed R.U.C. para­ the principles of democracy and justice," I great success and a wonderful incentive for military police surrounded the plane imme­ said. OK! I gues~ he got the point. students to give more of themselves to the diately. I gazed nervously at their faces. I My other choice was to go to the Maze-H community. guess I was more apprehensive than nervous. Blocks and be a non-conforming prisoner. I'd At this time I would like to insert into the Gone were my U.S. Bill of Rights protec- use different terms; but I told him that I RECORD articles by Jo Ann Newberg of the April 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10063 Peoria Journal Star, which detail the great MANY PROGRAMS "Our students act as guides and hosts and success of this program and the wonderful job Students earn volunteer hours in their hostesses for the kids. We have 30 to 40 churches, teaching CCD classes and assisting schools here in a two-day period." the students are doing for our community. Barnwell added that the Woodruff Student [From the Peoria Journal Star) in after-care programs in parish schools. They coach grade-schools teams and act as Council organizes Christmas food basket col­ HELPING, LEARNING, GRADUATING lectors and servers at mass. lections and outreach projects in the Wood­ (By Jo Ann Newberg) In community programs, volunteers help ruff community. One elderly resident of St. Joseph's Home in nursing homes and hospitals, or at agen­ Richwoods Student Council and Key Club can't wait for Mindy Montle to visit. cies like the Red Cross, March of Dimes, lung are core groups for student volunteerism, ac­ Montle, a senior at Peoria Notre Dame and heart associations and St. Jude's. Others cording to Principal Jay McCormick. High School, takes the resident for wheel­ help via Lakeview Museum or park district "Key Club is very active with about 100 chair rides and reads to her. She breaks up programs. members. The Student Council has a core the monotony of her friend's days. In-school projects include Kiwanis Key group of 25 kids. They sponsor various activi­ Montle likes volunteering at the retire­ Club community service and the Kids on the ties like food drives and the Walk-A-Thon ment home, because her grandfather once Block program, to increase awareness of peo­ with Proctor Hospital, our Adopt-A-School lived there. But she also does it because she ple with disabilities. Students are peer coun­ partner." wants to graduate. selors and retreat ministers, or work on the Meanwhile, Peoria Christian High Prin­ Such volunteer efforts are part of the cur­ Christmas food drive or semi-monthly collec­ cipal Mike Kruger said the annual senior ric"G.lum at Peoria Notre Dame, where stu­ tions for parish food pantries. class trip incorporates mission or outreach dents must complete 100 hours of public serv­ "The program is promoted through reli­ projects. Bible classes include volunteer . ice before they graduate. gion classes," Bussan said. "Some of our stu­ service. The school requires no volunteer The program typifies what's happening dents work in areas they are interested in as hours for graduation, but staff is looking across the country, as public high schools a future profession. They develop a sense of into it, he said. encourage students to give of themselves, volunteerism. It's the hallmark of our Amer­ and more and more parochial schools de­ ican society and extremely important to TEACHING, BUILDING, COOKING AMONG mand it. give time, energy and resources to help oth­ STUDENTS' VOLUNTEER EFFORTS In central Illinois~ all high schools within ers. Notre Dame High School students must the Peoria diocese require students to per­ " It helps the student's self-esteem and earn 100 hours of volunteer service to church form community service. So far, public sense of outreach to help the community," and community before they graduate. schools have stopped short of making vol­ she said. · Here's how a few are completing their serv­ unteerism a graduation requirement-but ice requirement. some believe they have the right to do so. DISTRICT 150 Brian Dotzert volunteers at SHARE Foods The state of Maryland and some schools in In Peoria District 150 high schools, vol­ distribution center for low-income families. Atlanta are flirting with a graduation re­ unteerism is not compulsory, although stu­ "I count out fresh vegetables and put them quirement of 75 hours of public service. dents perform many hours of community in bags, box them up and take them to dif­ "There are good arguments for these kinds . service via clubs and student councils. ferent parishes," he said. of programs," said National Education Asso­ John Day, community relations director of He works two days a month. "The same ciation spokesman Charles Ericksen. "Local Peoria public schools, lauded Peoria High guys are there all the time, and I got to be school districts and boards have the power to School's recent blood drive organized en­ good friends with them. Retired people vol­ set curriculum and include it." tirely by students, who donated 100 pints of unteer there and help out a lot," he said. LEARNING TO CARE blood to the Red Cross. Senior Tim Carroll volunteers in the South At Peoria Notre Dame, Assistant Principal "The schools donated over 24,000 food Side Office of Concern food commodity pro­ Sister Roberta Bussan, coordinator of the items last Christmas," he added. "Food went gram for low-income families. He often car­ school's Christian Service Program, said stu­ to the Salvation Army, Neighborhood House ries canned foods to cars of elderly clients. dents help the poor and disadvantaged in our and several other pantries and agencies. A Sister Roberta Bussan, program director, four areas-the parish, the community, the lot of agencies told us they couldn't meet said, "They needed four or five boys for school and independent projects. the demand without help from the schools." heavy lifting. Two girls work in the office "Students learn to live the gospel, to care Dick Greene, Peoria High principal, said and register families." for one another in the spirit of Christ," his students have an active Key Club. Josh Dooley, a junior, has taught CCD Bussan said. "Ken Stetzler is the sponsor, and they do a (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) classes She said the program grew out of separate great job. Also the Student Council does a to first-graders at St. Edward's parish in volunteer projects in religion or sociology lot. They collected and distributed 75 food Chillicothe for three years. Bussan said classes at Bergan and Academy of Our Lady/ baskets for the Salvation Army at Christ­ Dooley's long-term commitment is typical of Spalding high schools before they merged mas." many students, especially those who work in into Notre Dame. He said student musicians entertain at their parishes. "I researched schools across the country nursing homes that are under the umbrella Dooley, who hopes to be a math teacher that had similar programs to see what they of the Jefferson Bank, Peoria High's Adopt­ one day, enjoys the children. do," Bussan said. " We decided 100 hours was A-School partner. Cindy McCabe, a junior, and sophomore manageable for students over a four-year pe­ At Manual High School, Principal Eric Robert Hawks volunteer at hospitals. riod. Johnson noted the annual recognition of stu­ McCabe has donated 165 hours to Saint "The 100 hours start with the class of 1993. dent volunteers, who are awarded certifi­ Francis Medical Center, transporting pa­ Other classes already in place had to com­ cates, school letters and plaques for each tients to rooms, helping discharge patients plete fewer hours. No one has failed to meet year that they complete 150 volunteer hours. and running errands for nurses. the requirements." Johnson said organizations that foster " I've met all kinds of different people," Joe Benning, superintendent of schools in community service include the National she said. "I like discharging new mothers the Peoria diocese, said all Catholic high Honor Society and Key Club. and their babies and seeing the families so schools in the diocese have volunteer service "All the high schools have a pool of kids happy." requirements for graduation. who volunteer," Johnson said. "It's good for Hawks has volunteered almost 200 hours in " They are very similar to the volunteer youngsters to give back to the community the Methodist Medical Center emergency program at Peoria Notre Dame, but may and help others. It gives them a good feeling. room and is continually learning from doc­ vary in the number of hours required," he In the metropolitan area, there are a lot of tors. He cleans rooms, transports patients said. teens reaching out and helping people." and runs errands. Barbara Keebler of the National· Catholic Dave Barnwell, principal at Woodruff High "One of the doctors asked me to help with Education Association in Washington, D.C. School praised Key Club and its community sutures and that was pretty neat," he said. said compulsory volunteer service in paro­ outreach programs such as food drives for " I got to cut the suture for him. Some doc­ chial schools is in place across the nation. the needy and window washing at London tors really help you learn." Hawks plans to "It depends on the individual dioceses," House, the Kiwanis retirement center. be a doctor. she said, "but the majority of them require "We have five Adopt-A-School partners. Erin Ness, a junior, worked two summers it." One of them is Methodist Hospital. We have with a mission to Appalachia, sponsored by The scope of Notre Dame's service to the a unique program through Methodist called his church, Redeemer Lutheran. In North community is enormous, considering there Kid-Safe. Any Peoria County grade school Carolina, he repaired homes of mountain are 880 students at the school. If each stu­ can bring their first- and second-graders to dwellers, helping with plumbing, septic dent completes 25 hours of volunteer service Woodruff for a program teaching them what fields, roofing and siding. His sister, Sanee, each year, the community receives 22,000 to do in emergencies, how to dial 911 and who graduated from Notre Dame last year, service hours annually. things like that. also went on the mission. 10064 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 30, 1992 "I made a lot of friends," Ness said. "Kids tle and now I have a chance to help. I re­ a building on Bryan Street. Rosa Grow di­ are there from all over. We make fun of each member a lot of the teachers. I help in the rects the program. other's accents. The people on the mountain kitchen. I like being with the kids and want The tutoring project was initiated by stu­ are laid back and happy. One family owns a to be a child psychologist." dents as an outgrowth of a Christmas party mountain and invites us every year to spend Mark Kraft, a senior, volunteers at Casa de the Spanish class hosted for the young chil­ a day with them. Their family has always dren. lived there." Santa Maria, a Notre Dame Spanish class project that began in February. Marie " One of the kids never brought his home­ Sophomore Emily Newson volunteers at work, but now he does," Kraft said. "His St. Patrick's Daycare Center three or four Traska is the teacher. teachers called us and said he's really im­ days a week in the summer. "It's really Volunteers tutor bilingual pupils, mostly proved." Kraft also is a peer tutor in Spanish fun," she said. " I went there when I was lit- Mexican, through Catholic Social Service in and a volunteer at wrestling camps.