Senate FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2004

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Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2004 No. 68 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, 2004, at 12:30 p.m. Senate FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2004

The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was APPOINTMENT OF ACTING dered. The Senator from New Hamp- called to order by the Honorable JOHN PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE shire. CORNYN, a Senator from the State of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. SUNUNU. Today we will be in Texas. clerk will please read a communication session for a period for morning business. We do not expect a lengthy ses- to the Senate from the President pro sion today. As the majority leader an- PRAYER tempore (Mr. STEVENS). nounced last night, no rollcall votes The bill clerk read the following let- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- will occur today. This morning we are ter: fered the following prayer: working on a couple of agreements, in- Let us pray. U.S. SENATE, cluding a consent for the consideration Gracious and sovereign God who has PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, of the bioshield bill. We hope to con- carried us from the day of our birth, Washington, DC, May 14, 2004. To the Senate: sider that bill on Monday, with a vote thank You for Your willingness to use Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, on passage of the bill occurring on us for Your unfolding plan. You are the of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Tuesday. Also, as a reminder to my blessed controller of all things. Thank appoint the Honorable JOHN CORNYN, a Sen- colleagues, the next rollcall vote will You also for Your gracious intentions ator from the State of Texas, to perform the occur on Monday afternoon. to bless us, to give us a future and a duties of the Chair. Under the order from last night, we hope. Help us to remember that in ev- TED STEVENS, will begin the Department of Defense erything You are working for the good President pro tempore. authorization bill on Monday at 2:30. of those who love You and are called Mr. CORNYN thereupon assumed the Chairman WARNER is working with according to Your purposes. Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Senator LEVIN to consider amendments Guide our Senators today in each de- f during Monday’s session, and we expect to have an amendment scheduled for a cision that they may be faithful to RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME their calling to be guardians of free- vote Monday afternoon at approxi- dom. Make even their disadvantages The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- mately 5:30. become but a backdrop for the move- pore. Under the previous order, the Next week, all Senators can antici- ment of Your loving designs. Give each leadership time is reserved. pate a busy week as we continue con- of us faith to look beyond the trials of f sideration of defense authorization, the bioshield bill, the medals legislation, a the present and to know that neither RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING number of nominations, and other life nor death can separate us from MAJORITY LEADER Your love. We pray this in Your awe- items that can be cleared. Senators some Name. Amen. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- should adjust their schedules accord- pore. The Senator from New Hamp- ingly to prepare for full sessions f shire. throughout the week. f f PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS The Honorable JOHN CORNYN led the Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Pledge of Allegiance as follows: unanimous consent to claim leadership pore. Under the previous order, there I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the time on behalf of the leadership for the will be a period for the transaction of United States of America and to the Repub- following announcement. morning business with Senators per- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. pore. Without objection, it is so or- each.

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VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY6.000 S14PT1 S5488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2004 The Senator from Hawaii. tablishment of a floor for DSH allot- and women who put their lives on the f ments. However, States without allot- line every day to bring peace—and ments were again left out. Other States peace of mind—to America’s cities, THE UNINSURED that have obtained waivers similar to towns, and neighborhoods. Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise Hawaii’s have retained their DSH allot- Tomorrw, Police Week culminates in today to address a growing problem in ments. Only two States, Hawaii and Peace Officers Memorial Day, when we my home State of Hawaii and the Na- Tennessee, do not have DSH allot- pay special honor to those officers who tion, individuals that do not have ments. I was disappointed that lan- gave their lives in he line of duty. health insurance. The total number of guage similar to an amendment that I This memorial has a long history. In uninsured people in the United States had offered, which was accepted as part 1789, a U.S. Marshal named Robert reached 43.6 million in 2002. Since 2000, of the manager’s package for the Sen- Forsyth was shot and killed in the line the total number of uninsured has in- ate’s prescription drug bill was not in- of duty. creased by 3.8 million. In the State of cluded in the conference report for H.R. Since then, over 14,000 law enforce- Hawaii, it is estimated that there are 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug and ment officers have given their lives to approximately 120,000 people who do Modernization Act of 2003. The lan- protect the liberties upon which Amer- not have health insurance. guage that was finally included pre- ica was founded. The uninsured delay seeking medical vents Hawaii from obtaining its DSH Police officers have always served as treatment, which is likely to lead to allotment as long as the QUEST pro- the first line of protection for our com- more significant and more costly prob- gram remains in place. munities. But 3 years ago, on Sep- lems later on than if they had sought Medicaid DSH funding is needed be- tember 11, our Nation gained a new ap- earlier, preventative treatment or cause our hospitals in Hawaii are preciation both for the dangers they proper disease management. Health in- struggling to meet the elevated de- face and for the courage they routinely surance is essential to making sure mands placed upon them by the in- exhibit. that individuals can access health care creasing number of uninsured people. We owe our police officers a debt of services and properly manage their DSH payments will help Hawaii hos- gratitude that is immeasurable and chronic diseases, such as diabetes. A pitals meet the rising health care needs unending. tremendous amount of needless pain of our communities and reinforce our Every year we honor those that lost and suffering can be eliminated by en- health care safety net. All 50 States their lives in the line of duty and carve suring that health insurance is univer- need to have access to Medicaid DSH their names into the Police Memorial sally available. support. so that future generations will know Everyone should have access to af- While Hawaii continues to be denied who they are, and that they lived, and fordable health insurance. We must ex- this assistance, many States fail to died, as heroes. pand Medicaid and the State Children’s fully utilize their DSH allotments. For This year, one of South Dakota’s he- Health Insurance Program, SCHIP, to fiscal year 1999, more than $1.2 billion roes will be honored and remembered. provide essential access to health care was returned to the Treasury because Deputy Bill Davis joined the Moody for more people. In addition, we must States failed to draw down their full County Sheriff’s Office in 1982, where take steps to help rein in health care Medicaid DSH allotments. More than he served as deputy sheriff for 21 years. costs in an attempt to keep coverage $800 million was returned to the Treas- Like so many of our officers, Deputy affordable. Providing additional re- ury for fiscal year 2000. It is unfair that Davis’s service to his community was sources for disease management pro- while certain States are declining to bigger than his badge. grams and primary health care services use their full allocation, States with no Bill Davis was a veteran of the U.S. will lead to long-term savings and ben- or small allotments are being denied Navy and the National Guard. efits. Also, meaningful prescription the use of these resources. A viable op- He embodied the values of commu- drug patent law reforms need to be tion to provide relief for Hawaii and nity service and civic duty throughout made to ensure that generic drugs can other low-DSH States is to redistribute his life. Last November, while inves- be brought to market in a timely man- funding that other States have re- tigating a car accident, Deputy Davis ner. turned to the Treasury. It is not fair was struck by a car and killed. We are also obligated to help provide that States that either lack any DSH As we commemorate the heroism of support to health care providers that funding or have low-DSH allotments Deputy Bill Davis, and all those who provide uncompensated care for the un- cannot have an opportunity to apply lost their lives in the line of duty, we insured. In Hawaii, it is estimated that for these excess funds to help bolster cannot help but acknowledge the risks hospitals lost $95 million for uncom- their public health safety net. undertaken each and every day by pensated care in 2002. However, while I appreciate all of the work done by America’s police officers. other states benefit from Medicaid dis- my colleague from New Mexico, Sen- Our police officers do not ask for re- proportionate share hospital, DSH, ator BINGAMAN, to help provide relief ward or recognition, merely the tools payments designed to provide addi- to low-DSH States. I look forward to they need to do their job. And in return tional support to hospitals that treat continuing to work with my colleagues for all they have given us, we have an large numbers of Medicaid and unin- to help restore Medicaid DSH pay- obligation to ensure they have every sured patients, Hawaii is left out of ments to Hawaii. Also, we must con- available resource necessary to keep this important program. tinue our efforts to improve access to our neighborhoods safe. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, health care so that everyone can ob- Over the past year, I have spent a lot BBA, created specific DSH allotments tain affordable, comprehensive, and of time meeting with South Dakota’s for each state based on each of their quality health care coverage. police officers, asking about the spe- actual DSH expenditures for fiscal year Mr. President, I suggest the absence cific challenges they face, and what we 1995. In 1994, the State of Hawaii imple- of a quorum. can do here in the Senate to support mented the QUEST demonstration pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- them. gram that was designed to reduce the pore. The clerk will call the roll. The most pressing issue for our Na- number of uninsured and improve ac- The bill clerk proceeded to call the tion’s law enforcement is the added recess to health care. The prior Medicaid roll. sponsibility and burden of being first DSH program was incorporated into Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask responders in the event of terrorist at- QUEST. As a result of the demonstra- unanimous consent the order for the tack. The complexity of this new role tion program, Hawaii did not have DSH quorum call be rescinded. requires training and tools that no expenditures in 1995 and was not pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- small local police department could be vided a DSH allotment. pore. Without objection, it is so or- expected to have on its own. The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP dered. That is why I am pleased that South Benefits Improvement and Protection Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, this Dakota recently received $15 million in Act of 2000 made further changes to the week our country observes National grants from the Department of Home- DSH program, which included the es- Police Week, a time to honor the men land Security to pay for new

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14MY6.002 S14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5489 counterterrorism training and tech- otal in the historic reductions in crime Massachusetts, the court order takes nologies. we saw during the 1990s. effect Monday, May 17th. Essentially In addition, dozens of our local police But despite its ongoing success, the the people of Massachusetts are left and sheriffs’ departments received Fed- COPS budget has been targeted for cuts out of governing themselves. They eral grants last year for first responder by this administration every year—in have been subjected to a court edict training and equipment, such as bullet- fact, last year the administration pro- and their views considered irrelevant. proof vests. posed eliminating COPS altogether. When we held the first of three Judi- I was pleased that because of the For FY 2005, the administration has ciary subcommittee hearings on this great work being done in my State, we proposed a staggering 86 percent cut issue last September, that was before were able to ensure that the South Da- for the COPS program—from $703 mil- the Massachusetts Supreme Court had kota Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Asso- lion to only $44 million. made this ruling. It was a 4–3 decision, ciations received $1.5 million in Fed- More than ever, we depend upon our holding that the Massachusetts Con- eral funding in 2003, and an additional police officers’ ability to protect our stitution barred any restriction on $250,000 in 2004. communities from combating ter- marriage license issuance to exclu- Rural communities, such as those in rorism, to protecting our citizens from sively one man and one woman. South Dakota, have a number of the dangers of drug abuse, to helping The issue that we raised last Sep- unique law enforcement challenges, as young people stay clear of trouble. tember was, Is the Federal Defense of well. State, local, and tribal law enforce- Marriage Act in jeopardy? We had wit- People in rural areas face the same ment officers are contributing on a nesses on both sides, some of whom problems of gangs and drugs as their daily basis to the effort to make our concluded yes, it was, and some who urban counterparts, but with fewer of- Nation safer and more secure. We have concluded no, it probably was not. I ficers and across broader geographic a responsibility to provide them the suggest the passage of time has proved areas. Methamphetamine production support they need. the accuracy of the prediction of those and use, for example, is a growing con- This week, we honor officers, such as who said yes, it is in jeopardy—that cern for South Dakota’s communities Deputy Bill Davis who have made the their views seem to be correct, while and families. Because the ingredients ultimate sacrifice for our communities those who say no, it is not, appear to and the equipment used to produce and for our safety. be wrong. Because the Massachusetts Supreme methamphetamines are so inexpensive The debt we owe them can never be Court is the only state supreme court and readily available, the drug can be repaid. in the Nation that has ruled marriage produced in homes. But this week, and every week, we licenses must be issued to same-sex Over the past several years, meth- have an obligation to commit ourselves couples, there are many people, many amphetamine labs have proliferated to ensuring that the priorities of Amer- well-intentioned people who say this is throughout South Dakota, and law en- ica’s police men and women are at the a local issue, and others—perhaps not forcement has struggled to keep up very top of our agenda. being as informed as they might be with its troubling growth. I yield the floor. about constitutional law—say this is To help law enforcement combat the I suggest the absence of a quorum. surely only going to be confined to one spread of methamphetamine and other The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- State. They say that this is an issue challenges, I have introduced the Rural pore. The clerk will call the roll. that ought to be handled on a State-by- Safety Act, which would authorize The bill clerk proceeded to call the State basis and requires no action by grants to establish methamphetamine roll. the Federal Government or by our prevention and treatment pilot pro- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask elected officials in Congress. grams in rural areas, and provide addi- unanimous consent that the order for I submit the evidence is becoming in- tional financial support to local law the quorum call be rescinded. creasingly clear this is not a local phe- enforcement. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. nomenon, nor is this a matter that can In addition, I have recently joined CHAFEE). Without objection, it is so or- be addressed on a State-by-State basis. with Senator JOHNSON in cosponsoring dered. This is a national issue that requires a the Federal Emergency Meth Lab Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask national response. Cleanup Funding Act of 2004, which unanimous consent to speak for as As we all recall, shortly after the de- helps our local law enforcement and much time as I may consume. cision in Massachusetts, the mayor and communities with the contamination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without other officials in the city of San Fran- left behind by meth labs. objection, it is so ordered. cisco began issuing marriage licenses For all the work we are doing to sup- f to same-sex couples in that city—not port our police, this weeks reminds us SAME-SEX MARRIAGE just people who lived in that city but that we are asking them to do more people who traveled to that State from with less. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, on May other States. The New York Times has Unfortunately, under the administra- 17th, this Monday, the State of Massa- reported in at least 46 cases out of tion’s Fiscal Year 2004 budget, funding chusetts will begin to issue marriage those several thousand illegal mar- for several important programs related licenses to same-gender couples so they riages, that took place in defiance of to State and local law enforcement are may marry. This rather surprising de- California State law—there is the po- drastically reduced. Of particular con- velopment, particularly for those who tential now for lawsuits in 46 states cern is the administration’s cut to the have not been following the events in filed by those individuals who were COPS program. Massachusetts over the last few married in San Francisco who then Since 1994, South Dakota has re- months, is not the result of the vote of moved back to their State of residence. ceived $43.7 million from the COPS pro- the people of Massachusetts. Once a In all but four states, the seeds are gram for much-needed training, equip- court decision—which I will speak there for lawsuits to be filed by couples ment, and new police officers, includ- more about in a moment—was handed demanding that the court compel their ing officers for the Spearfish, Custer, down, which compelled State officials State to recognize the validity of Huron, and Tripp police and sheriff de- and local officials to issue these li- same-sex marriage. partments. censes to same-gender couples, there In addition, there are lawsuits that In the finest tradition of community was an attempt made to amend the are pending now in Nebraska, in Utah, policing, these officers are out in our Massachusetts Constitution. The first and most recently in Florida, asking neighborhoods, working with schools, step in a three-step process has been the court to hold as a matter of Fed- churches, and businesses to find new accomplished and if that constitutional eral constitutional law that restric- ways to make our streets safer. amendment is ultimately passed in tions on marriage only as between a Over the past 10 years, COPS is re- 2006, it will ban same-sex couples from man and a woman violate the Federal sponsible for putting more than 100,000 marrying. Constitution. new police officers on the streets But because of the structure of the It is important to look back at what throughout our country and was piv- constitutional amendment process in the first signal was that traditional

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY6.002 S14PT1 S5490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2004 marriage was in jeopardy when it came who are reading a newly found right States when we were sworn into this to the courts. It goes back to a decision into a Constitution that for the last 200 body. But I submit that we take an made by the U.S. Supreme Court in a or more years has not included that oath to the whole Constitution, not case called Lawrence v. Texas. This right, or at least it was a right that just part of it, including article V, was a case that struck down the anti- went undiscovered by activist judges which provides a procedure for amend- sodomy provisions of Texas law. The prior to this time? Put another way, ment so that the Constitution can con- most remarkable thing about that de- the question is, are the deeply held tinue to reflect the will of the Amer- cision is not the result, it was how the convictions of the American people ican people. Court got to that result. Indeed, as when it comes to the importance of I suggest to you that the Constitu- many predicted, the Court overruled traditional marriage irrelevant? tion is not a holy covenant to be inter- the decision in Bowers v. Hardwick, I suggest to you the answer is no— preted or amended by nine high priests which upheld the anti-sodomy law of unless, of course, we are giving up, on the U.S. Supreme Court. These Georgia years ago. But in this case, the after all this time, on what Lincoln judges do not have the exclusive rights Court not only struck it down on an called ‘‘government of the people, by to the Constitution. We, the American equal protection basis—Justice Ken- the people, and for the people.’’ people, do. And sometimes—and this nedy, writing for the Court, created a So the question is, what do we do? may very well be one of those times— new constitutional right: To be free in What do the overwhelming majority of it may be necessary for the American one’s intimate sexual and personal re- the people in the United States of people to reclaim their right to deter- lationships, such that he held the Con- America do, those who believe in the mine what kind of nation we are and stitution now prohibited any sort of re- fundamental importance of traditional what kind of nation we will become, striction by legislation or by official marriage for the stability of families particularly when it comes to an issue policy on those intimate relationships and for the best interests of our chil- as fundamental as traditional mar- between adults. dren? What are we to do to respond? riage. If, out of ignorance or apathy, Indeed it was predicted at that time, Well, the majority of States have re- we sacrifice our right to self-govern- I believe it was Justice Scalia in dis- sponded but I would suggest to you in ment, we have allowed the very nature sent, who said this was the first step a way that does not protect them any- of our Nation to be altered, and that toward a ban on traditional marriage. more when it comes to the definition of would be very tragic indeed. Lawrence v. Texas was a Federal con- traditional marriage. And that is, a So I say in conclusion: this is a very stitutional decision that was one of the majority of the States, back in the serious matter. It ought to be discussed bases upon which the Massachusetts middle of the 1990s, passed what are rationally and seriously in a dignified Supreme Court interpreted its State called defense of marriage acts, which and civil manner, with enmity toward constitution to require same-sex mar- defined marriage as exclusively an in- none, but with a desire on the part of riage in that State, a rather ominous stitution between one man and one the American people, who believe in succession of events. It is an ominous woman. the importance of traditional marriage situation for those of us who support Congress itself, as a matter of Fed- and its benefit to our society—we traditional marriage and believe it is eral policy, passed the Federal Defense ought not to be afraid to stand up and important to our society and to our of Marriage Act in 1996. Overwhelming say so. Nor should we be deterred by children. bipartisan majorities in the House and those who might be less civil, be less Now, there are those who want to say the Senate voted to pass the Defense of dignified and less temperate in their this debate that has ensued over same- Marriage Act. But it is that very stat- remarks. Indeed, we know that can sex marriage is designed to be hurtful ute, that very law, that very expression occur. or harmful to those who might take ad- of the national will that has now been But it is my hope that as we go for- vantage of the opportunity to marry challenged most recently in a Florida ward, and particularly as we mark this same-sex couples. I want to make clear Federal district court, claiming that watershed event in America’s history that is not true. I believe that Ameri- the Federal Defense of Marriage Act on Monday, May 17, with the issuance cans instinctively believe in two funda- violates the U.S. Constitution as inter- of marriage licenses to same-sex cou- mental propositions: First, we believe preted by the U.S. Supreme Court in ples in Massachusetts by virtue of in the essential worth and dignity of Lawrence v. Texas. court edict and not a vote of the peo- every human being. Yet at the same The only response I know of, to ple. This is a matter that will not go time, we also believe in the importance judges who are basically making the away, and ultimately the American of traditional marriage. law up as they go along, or trying to people will insist that we deal with it. It is no accident that it was not until write their own personal or social Mr. President, I yield the floor. 224 years after the Massachusetts Con- agenda into the Constitution and to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stitution was written and ratified, in deny the American people the funda- ator from Arizona. 1780, that an activist supreme court mental right of self-government, is a Mr. KYL. Mr. President, first, I com- mandated same-sex marriage in Massa- constitutional amendment. I know— mend the Senator from Texas for a fine chusetts, contrary to the wishes and and we all know—the American people statement. I note that his coming to the will of the people of that State. As have been historically reluctant to the Senate and joining the Judiciary I say, now this is not just a local issue, amend our Constitution. In fact, it has Committee has been a tremendous nor a State issue; indeed, this is a Fed- only happened 27 times in our history. asset for that committee. His leader- eral issue, requiring a Federal national But it is important to recognize, at the ship of the subcommittee which he response. same time, that there is written into chairs and the serious and complete So in all sincerity, I reiterate that that very same Constitution a mecha- way in which he addresses issues has those of us who argue in favor of a rem- nism, under article V, which allows really helped us to tackle some of these edy to ensure the protection of tradi- two-thirds of the U.S. Congress to vote very difficult issues. I appreciate his tional marriage do not do that with an on an amendment, which is then rati- leadership very much. intent to disparage anyone personally. fied by three-quarters of the States. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- But we do believe that traditional mar- This allows the American people to resent to speak for 20 minutes in morn- riage is a positive good for our society, tain their fundamental right to deter- ing business. as the most stabilizing and positive in- mine what kind of nation America is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fluence on family life in this country, and what kind of nation it will become, objection, it is so ordered. as well as being in the best interests of even against a judiciary run amok. f children. There are those I respect a great deal The fundamental question we are in this body and elsewhere who would PRISONER ABUSE IN IRAQ going to have to address, sooner or suggest that the Constitution is sac- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I want to later, is who will define marriage in rosanct. Indeed, we put our hand on the talk about the prisoner abuse in Iraq the United States? Will it be the Amer- Bible and we pledged to uphold the and how it ties into the conduct of our ican people, or will it be activist judges Constitution and laws of the United war there to ensure that we can prevail

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14MY6.006 S14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5491 in this struggle in which we have en- clear word of what happened by some- Conventions do not apply to al-Qaida. gaged. I want to begin by talking about one who was willing to talk to inves- That is a true statement. Because peo- a New York Times newspaper article tigators and admit his own culpability ple have made that point, there has this morning which I think puts into in the process suggests that is not true. been then a leap to the conclusion better perspective the nature of the of- Let me continue to quote: that, therefore, the U.S. Government is fense that has been committed in that The soldiers knew that what they had done mistreating al-Qaida. But that is not prison and then move to a discussion of was wrong, Specialist Sivits told investiga- true. how our troops are trained to conduct tors, at least enough to instruct him not to Our policy is that notwithstanding investigations at a military installa- tell anyone what he had seen. Specialist the fact the Geneva Conventions don’t Sivits was asked if the abuse would have tion in Arizona, my State, and con- happened if someone in the chain of com- apply to al-Qaida detainees, the hu- clude with remarks that were offered mand was present. ‘‘Hell no,’’ he replied, add- mane treatment called for in the Gene- this morning in an op-ed piece by ing: ‘‘Because our command would have va Conventions will still be the rule, Charles Krauthammer that I think slammed us. They believe in doing the right the law, the order of the day for our puts all of this into a perspective that thing. If they saw what was going on, there handling of those prisoners so that the we would do well to pay some attention would be hell to pay. same kind of treatment that is re- to. The story goes on to note that this quired by the Geneva Conventions will Let’s begin with the last 10 or 12 days activity occurred at least in his pres- even be applied to people who are not of discussion about what occurred in ence apparently only on two occasions, technically entitled to the protection. the prison in Iraq and how that has af- most of it on one particular evening, That is our official U.S. policy. fected public opinion about the moral- and that at one point a sergeant heard It is trained at Fort Huachuca, an ity of our effort there. There has been the commotion and looked down to see Army base in southern Arizona, which a lot of speculation. I have urged col- what was going on and yelled at them has a mission, among other things, to leagues and others to avoid speculating in anger to knock it off. The story ob- train interrogation and collection of until the reports are in, until the facts viously concludes that this is, accord- intelligence. are before us, because speculation can- ing to this specialist, a case of bad be- Let me read a couple of items from not only lead to wrong conclusions, it havior by a few people who obviously an article from the Tucson Citizen of can actually damage our position had inadequate supervision but who May 13. around the world. were not doing this to soften up pris- I ask unanimous consent to print in Some seem all too anxious to prove oners or doing it at the command of the RECORD a May 14 article from the that what happened there had to be the anyone. And, indeed, they knew if their New York Times, a May 13 article from result of orders from higher-ups, that commanders found out there would be the Tucson Citizen, and an article to it just couldn’t possibly have been the ‘‘hell to pay.’’ which I will refer, an op-ed piece by actions of a few soldiers acting in a This is important because if it is Charles Krauthammer, dated May 14, very wrong way; it had to come from true, what it demonstrates is that what from the Washington Post. higher-ups. we have been saying all along is right. There being no objection, the mate- It is possible there were some orders America does not conduct its interro- rial was ordered to be printed in the from higher-ups that had an effect, but gations this way. It does not contain RECORD, as follows: sometimes there seems to be almost a and handle prisoners this way. This [From The New York Times, May 14, 2004] desire, a hope that we will find it was conduct was an aberration. It will not U.S. SOLDIER PAINTS A SCENE OF EAGER the orders from somebody higher up, be tolerated. The guilty will be forced MAYHEM AT IRAQI PRISON and the political implications of that to pay, and we will try to understand (By Kate Zernike) are obvious. what is necessary to implement to see When a fresh crop of detainees arrived at I have seen speculation that because that it doesn’t happen again. Abu Ghraib prison one night in late October, families and friends of some of these Secondly, if in fact this is correct, as their jailers set upon them. soldiers, understandably, were in dis- the New York Times has reported, it is The soldiers pulled seven Iraqi detainees belief that their friend or child could not just these people who will pay but from their cells, ‘‘tossed them in the middle have done this without being ordered their immediate superiors who allowed of the floor’’ and then one soldier ran across to do so, that, therefore, is proof the them to conduct this activity. Because the room and lunged into the pile of detain- order had to come from above. even though those superiors may not ees, according to sworn statements given to It is not proof. The defense is under- investigators by one of the soldiers now have known about it or certainly par- charged with abuse. He did it again, jumping standable. It may or may not be true. ticipated in it, they created the cir- into the group like it was a pile of autumn But what is becoming a little bit more cumstance under which this could leaves, and another soldier called for others clear is that, despite the number of occur. They bear some responsibility as to join in. The detainees were ordered to photographs, these incidents appear to well. strip and masturbate, their heads covered have been isolated, to have occurred on What about the interrogation tech- with plastic sandbags. One soldier stomped few occasions in one place by a very niques? There has been a lot of specula- on their fingers and toes. few people without having been ordered tion about that. First, the official U.S. ‘‘Graner put the detainee’s head into a cra- Government policy, the official De- dle position with Graner’s arm, and Graner from above. punched the detainee with a lot of force, in This is the point of a New York fense Department policy, is that the the temple,’’ Specialist Jeremy C. Sivits said Times article of today, ‘‘U.S. Soldier laws of the Geneva Conventions will in his statements to investigators, referring Paints Scene of Eager Mayhem’’ at apply in Iraq, period. There is no excep- to another soldier charged, Specialist Iraqi prison. It is the story of the tion for really bad guys. There is no ex- Charles A. Graner Jr. ‘‘Graner punched the statement given to investigators by ception in order to extract informa- detainee with a closed fist so hard in the SPC Jeremy C. Sivits who is under tion. Some confusion exists because of temple that it knocked the detainee uncon- court-martial. The statement was re- the fact that the Geneva Conventions scious.’’ leased by a lawyer for another soldier. ‘‘He was joking, laughing,’’ Specialist don’t apply to a group such as al-Qaida. Sivits said. ‘‘Like he was enjoying it.’’ That is how the New York Times ac- That is a fact. It is not something sub- ‘‘He went over to the pile of detainees that quired it. jective. were still clothed and he put his knees on The sense of the story is that Spe- The reason is because by the very them and had his picture taken,’’ Specialist cialist Sivits described a scene of mis- terms of the Geneva Conventions, they Sivits said. ‘‘I took this photo.’’ conduct by a few of his colleagues: apply in cases where countries have Specialist Sivits’s two statements, given . . . not authorized by anyone in the chain signed the conventions, and they apply to investigators in January and released by of command and with no connection to any to situations in which you have an a lawyer for another soldier on Thursday, re- interrogations. army, a military force that wears uni- count the evening’s activities in graphic but unemotional language, portraying a night of Of course, we have seen a lot of spec- forms, that does not conduct activities gratuitous and random violence. Lawyers for ulation that it must have been ordered, against civilians. In the case of the al- the soldiers have explained the abuse cap- it must have been in connection with Qaida, none of those conditions applies. tured in hundreds of photographs now at the softening up the prisoners. The first Technically the laws of the Geneva center of the Abu Ghraib scandal by saying

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14MY6.009 S14PT1 S5492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2004 the soldiers were operating on the orders of them in a kneeling position like a formation friends with everyone. I see now where try- military intelligence in an effort to get de- of cheerleaders. ing to be friends with everyone can cost tainees to talk. ‘‘Frederick and Graner then tried to get you.’’ Last night, lawyers for the other charged several of the inmates to masturbate them- ‘‘I was in the wrong when the above inci- soldiers repeated that. They said that in a selves,’’ Specialist Sivits recounted. dents happened,’’ he said. ‘‘I should have said bid for leniency, Specialist Sivits, 24, the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Frederick would take the something.’’ first to be court-martialed, is expected to hand of the detainee and put it on the de- plead guilty on Wednesday and testify tainee’s penis, and make the detainee’s hand [From the Tucson Citizen, Thursday, May 13, against the others. go back and forth, as if masturbating. He did 2004] But Specialist Sivits described a scene of this to about three of the detainees before ABUSE DISGUSTS FORT’S INTERROGATORS twisted joviality not authorized by anyone one of them did it right.’’ TRAINEES TAUGHT RIGHT WAY TO MAKE SUB- in the chain of command and with no con- After five minutes, they told him to stop. JECTS TALK; STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO PLAY nection to any interrogations. Specialist Graner then had them pose ON FEARS WITHOUT VIOLENCE ‘‘She was laughing at the different stuff against the wall, and made one kneel in (By C.T. Revere) they were having the detainees do,’’ Spe- front of the other, Specialist Sivits said, ‘‘So The abuse of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib cialist Sivits said, describing Pfc. Lynndie R. that from behind the detainee that was prison violated all training standards for England, another soldier charged. kneeling, it would look like the detainee Army interrogators and has commanders and The soldiers knew that what they had done kneeling had the penis of the detainee stand- students at Fort Huachuca angry and fearful was wrong, Specialist Sivits told investiga- ing in his mouth, but he did not,’’ of potential repercussions. tors, at least enough to instruct him not to Specialist Sabrina Harman and Private ‘‘It’s anathema. It’s not what we train. It’s tell anyone what he had seen. Specialist England ‘‘would stand in front of the detain- not our values,’’ said Maj. Gen. James Sivits was asked if the abuse would have ees and England and Harman would put their Marks, commanding general of the U.S. happened if someone in the chain of com- thumbs up and have the pictures taken.’’ Army Intelligence Center. ‘‘I can’t fathom mand was present. ‘‘Hell no,’’ he replied, add- Asked why the event took place, Specialist who would do that . . . I’m disgusted by it. ing: ‘‘Because our command would have Sivits replied: ‘‘I do not know. I do not know Those aren’t interrogation techniques. slammed us. They believe in doing the right if someone had a bad day or not. It was a That’s a bunch of rogue soldiers conducting thing. If they saw what was going on, there normal day for me, aside from the stuff I would be hell to pay.’’ evil acts.’’ told you about.’’ The evening began with Staff Sgt. Ivan L. Many at Fort Huachuca, home of the 111th Asked to describe Sergeant Frederick’s at- Frederick II casually telling Specialist Military Intelligence Brigade, which in- titude, he replied, ‘‘Same as ever, mellow.’’ Sivits to join him where the detainees were cludes the training programs for interroga- Specialist Harman, he said, looked some- held. They escorted the detainees from their tors and counterintelligence agents, say the what disgusted, but laughed, too, and so did holding cells and piled them up. ‘‘Graner told actions of a few soldiers at Abu Ghraib have Specialist Sivits, in his own account. Specialist Wisdom to come in and ‘get him cast a pall on the Army’s intelligence-gath- ‘‘What part did you think then was some.’ Meaning to come in and be part of ering community. funny?’’ investigators asked. He replied, ‘‘the whatever was going to happen,’’ ‘‘Here we are, training hard and preparing Specialist Sivits told investigators, refer- tower thing.’’ ourselves, when something like that hap- The evening was not an isolated case of vi- ring to Specialist Matthew Wisdom. pens,’’ said Pfc. Ryan Johnson, 30, who will olence, Specialist Sivits said. He described ‘‘A couple of the detainees kind of made an complete Human Intelligence Collector another night when a dog was set upon a de- ahh sound as if this hurt them or caused training in less than two weeks. ‘‘It’s a few tainee, and another when a detainee was them some type of pain when Davis would individuals who have taken it upon them- handcuffed to a bed. land on them,’’ he said. Sergeant Javal C. selves to act outside of what they’ve been ‘‘Graner was in the room with him,’’ he Davis responded by stepping on their fingers trained to do. It reflects on the rest of us said. ‘‘This detainee had wounds on his legs or toes, Specialist Sivits said, and the de- that are training to do the right thing. I was from where he had been shot with the buck- tainees screamed. disgusted with the way they conducted shot.’’ Specialist Graner, he said, would The platoon sergeant standing on a tier themselves.’’ above the room heard the screams and yelled ‘‘strike the detainee with a half baseball In response to the abuse, officials at Fort down at Sergeant Davis to stop, surprising swing, and hit the wounds of the detainee. Huachuca opened their classrooms and train- the other soldiers with the anger in his com- There is no doubt that this hurt the detainee ing grounds to news media yesterday to show mand, Specialist Sivits said. But within two because he would scream he got hit. The de- how the ever-growing population of interro- minutes, the platoon sergeant left, and the tainee would beg Graner to stop by saying gators is trained. soldiers resumed the abuse. ‘Mister, Mister, please stop,’ or words to that ‘‘We do not authorize any form of hands-on ‘‘Next Graner and Frederick had the de- effect.’’ in terms of our use of interrogation tech- tainees strip,’’ Specialist Sivits said. ‘‘I think at one time Graner said in a baby niques,’’ Marks said. ‘‘We try to play on ‘‘Graner was the one who told them to strip type voice, ‘Ah, does that hurt?’’’ Specialist their existing fears, but it is not allowed to in Arabic language.’’ The detainees hesi- Sivits added. put hands on during an interrogation. The tated. Specialist Graner and Sergeant Fred- Guy L. Womack, a lawyer for Specialist only time you put hands on is when you are erick took them aside and instructed them Graner, said he had not seen the statement physically moving them from one place to again. Specialist Graner told them to sit. from Specialist Sivits but doubted that his another.’’ ‘‘I do not know what provoked Graner,’’ client would have hit a detainee. Methods such as sleep deprivation, forcing Specialist Sivits said, ‘‘but Graner knelt ‘‘I don’t think he was that kind of guy,’’ detainees to stand in one position for pro- down to one of the detainees that was nude Mr. Womack said. ‘‘He would have done it if longed periods and physical assaults of any and had the sandbag over his head’’ and he was ordered to do it.’’ He said that mili- kind are not part of the curriculum at Fort punched the detainee unconscious. tary intelligence soldiers were in one of the Huachuca, Marks said. ‘‘I walked over to see if the detainee was graphic photographs, indicating that they ‘‘We train soldiers to do what’s right. Our still alive,’’ Specialist Sivits said. ‘‘I could were aware of what was going on. Army is values-based,’’ he said. tell the detainee was unconscious, because ‘‘Sivits, as you know, has entered a plea Soldiers training to become interrogators his eyes were closed and he was not moving, agreement with the government, getting le- complete an intensive course that runs for 16 but I could see his chest rise and fall, so I nient treatment for testifying against other weeks and four days and teaches 14 methods knew he was still alive.’’ people,’’ Mr. Womack said, ‘‘and by defini- for interrogating ‘‘in accordance with the Specialist Graner said little. He had tion if he doesn’t say something negative Geneva Conventions,’’ said Joel Krasnosky, a wounded his hand. ‘‘Damn, that hurt,’’ Spe- about other people he would not get his retired Army interrogator who is the chief of cialist Sivits quoted him as saying. After deal.’’ the Human Intelligence Collector Course. about two minutes, Specialist Sivits said, Similarly, a lawyer for Sergeant Frederick The first approach is to ask direct ques- the detainee moved, ‘‘like he was coming dismissed the statement. ‘‘Sivits is a roll- tions intended to glean the information to.’’ Specialist Graner walked over to pose over guilty plea, and that may provide com- being sought, he said. with the pile of detainees. fort to some,’’ said the lawyer, Gary Myers. If that fails, interrogators can offer incen- Sergeant Frederick was standing in front ‘‘But it has no impact upon the defense of tives for information, appeal to emotions of another detainee. ‘‘For no reason, Fred- any other case because it has nothing what- such as love of country or hate for groups or erick punched the detainee in the chest,’’ soever to do with the guilt or innocence of ideas, intensifying or reducing fear, appeal- Specialist Sivits said. ‘‘The detainee took a my client.’’ ing to pride or ego or convincing the person real deep breath and kind of squatted down. Specialist Sivits’s lawyer has not re- under interrogation that there is simply no The detainee said he could not breathe. They sponded to requests for comments. point to resisting. called for a medic to come down, to try and As for Specialist Sivits, investigators Another approach calls for giving the im- get the detainee to breathe right. Frederick asked him in his statements whether he pression that the interrogators knows more said he thought he put the detainee in car- thought any of the incidents were wrong. than he or she does, sometimes by using a diac arrest.’’ ‘‘All of them were,’’ he replied. ‘‘prop’’ dossier or file. Another tactic is to Specialist Graner, meanwhile, was having Why did he not report the incidents? He re- insist the source has been identified as some- the other detainees make a tower, all of plied: ‘‘I was asked not to, and I try to be one else they’d rather not be.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:48 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY6.015 S14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5493 Repeating the same question over and over would resign. He should not. Throwing It’s not what we train. It’s not our values,’’ can break down a source, as can constantly Rumsfeld to the baying hounds would only said Maj. Gen. James Marks, commanding interrupting the person or simply sitting si- increase their appetite. general of the U.S. Army Intelligence Cen- lently and waiting them out. Remember that when the scandal broke, ter. ‘‘I can’t fathom who would do that * * * Once any of the approaches gets a source there was lots of murmuring among the I’m disgusted by it. Those aren’t interroga- talking, interrogators go back to direct chattering classes about the inadequacy of tion techniques. That’s a bunch of rogue sol- questioning to get the information they the president’s initial response because, for diers conducting evil acts.’’ want, said Master Sgt. Steven Bohn, senior all his remorseful groveling on al-Hurra and Just a couple other sentences from enlisted instructor and a veteran interro- al-Arabiya, he had not invoked the magic gator. phrase: I’m sorry. So what happened when, the article: ‘‘Ninety-nine percent of the time that is shortly after, in the presence of King Many at Fort Huachuca, home of the 111th the most effective approach,’’ Bohn said. Abdullah of Jordan, he explicitly apologized? Military Intelligence Brigade which includes ‘‘You’ve got to get that information. You ‘‘They’ve Apologized. Now What?’’ (headline, the training programs for interrogators and beat around the bush all day long. That’s New York Times, the very next Sunday.) counterintelligence agents, say the actions what we do. But then you’ve always got to In the Rumsfeld case, the ‘‘Now What?’’ is of a few soldiers at Abu Ghraib have cast a go back to the direct approach.’’ obvious. Democrats will pocket the resigna- pall on the Army’s intelligence-gathering All interrogations take place with a secu- tion, call it an admission of not just ministe- community. rity guard present, typically a member of rial responsibility but material responsi- It goes on to note that ‘‘it reflects on the military police, Marks said. Oftentimes, bility at the highest levels of the administra- the rest of us that are training to do a contract interpreter is also present, but he tion, and use that to further attack the or she never participates in the questioning, president. the right thing.’’ And just one other he said. In any case, the whole Rumsfeld debate is quotation from General Marks: ‘‘They are a device through which an inter- a sideshow. For partisans it is a convenient We do not authorize any form of hands-on rogator can get to the person he is interro- way to get at the president. And for those in terms of use of our interrogation tech- gating. We’re not necessarily as good as the who have no partisan agenda but are shocked niques. guy we’re trying to interrogate. We admit by the Abu Ghraib pictures, it is a way to try The article goes on to talk about pre- that,’’ he said. to do something, anything, to deal with the Adherence to the military doctrine known moral panic that has set in about the whole cisely what kind of interrogation is as ‘‘The Law of War’’ prevents soldiers from Iraq enterprise. permitted, what the techniques are to crossing the line even in trying cir- This panic is everywhere and now includes get information. But it makes it very cumstances, Marks said. many who have been longtime supporters of clear none of the things that have been ‘‘The training has got to step in so that the the war. The panic is unseemly. The pictures depicted in these photographs are even soldier doesn’t even put his finger on the are shocking and the practices appalling. remotely authorized. line,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s not just physical cour- But how do the actions of a few depraved sol- So it actually ties in with the article age. It’s moral courage.’’ dier among 135,000 negate the moral purpose Better examples of military training are of the entire enterprise—which has not only from the New York Times that this the two noncommissioned officers, both liberated 25 million people from 25 years of could not have been done by military trained at Fort Huachuca, who developed the genocidal dictatorship but has included a na- intelligence to gather information intelligence that led to the capture of Sad- tionwide reconstruction punctuated by hun- from these prisoners. That is an impor- dam Hussein, Marks said. dreds, thousands, of individual acts of benefi- tant point because some have begun to While physical abuse and deprivation are cence and kindness by American soldiers? question the morality of our involve- not part of the training for interrogators, We are obsessing about the wrong ques- ment in Iraq and the mission which so they must take measures to obtain information. It is not: Is our purpose in Iraq morally many of our young soldiers have put tion that is intended to save lives, he said. sound? Of course it is. The question today, as ‘‘I want them to be tired. I want them to from the beginning, remains: Is that purpose their lives on the line to achieve, and be afraid of me,’’ he said. ‘‘When they achievable? now several hundred have died to breathe, I want them to think the interro- Doability does not hinge on the pictures achieve. gator gave them the right to expand their from Abu Ghraib. It hinges on what happens One of our colleagues made the point lungs. When the interrogator enters that on the ground with the insurgencies. The this prison had done horrible things room, I want him to think, ‘Oh, my God. greater general uprising that last month’s under the regime of Saddam Hussein, What’s going to happen next?’ And I haven’t panic-mongers had predicted has not oc- and now it was open under new man- touched him.’’ curred. The Sadr insurgency appears to be waning. Senior Shiite clerics, local leaders agement, namely the U.S. Government. [From the Washington Post, May 14, 2004] and demonstrators in the streets of Najaf I find that statement to be deplorable THE ABU GHRAIB PANIC have told Moqtada Sadr to get out of town. because it suggests a moral equiva- (By Charles Krauthammer) Meanwhile, his militia is being systemati- lency between what the U.S. stands for cally taken down by the U.S. military. and has done and what Saddam Hussein Democrats calling for Donald Rumsfeld’s As for Fallujah, we have decided that try- resignation invoke the principle of ministe- has done in that same prison. We have ing to fully eradicate Sunni resistance is too heard about and seen some evidence, rial responsibility: a Cabinet secretary must costly in U.S. lives. Moreover, this ulti- take ultimate responsibility for what hap- mately is not our job but one for the 85 per- and I believe there will be additional pens on his watch. Interesting idea. Where cent of Iraqis who are not Sunni Arabs—the evidence coming out that reveals what was it in 1993 when the attorney general of Shiites and Kurds who will inherit the new Saddam Hussein did to people in that the United States ordered the attack on the Iraq. We have thus chosen an interim ar- prison—the torture, the rape, the mur- Branch Davidian compound in Waco, which rangement of local self-rule in the Sunni der—absolutely despicable actions that ended in the deaths of 76 people? hotbeds. And if that gets us through the have absolutely no comparative value Janet Reno went to Capitol Hill and said, transition of power to moderate Iraqis, fine. ‘‘It was my decision, and I take responsi- to what occurred—if on more than a This seems entirely lost on the many poli- couple of occasions—by a handful of bility.’’ This was met with approving swoons ticians and commentators who have simply and applause. Was she made to resign? No. lost their bearings in the Abu Ghraib panic. American soldiers who did wrong and And remember: This was over an action that The prize in Iraq is not praise for America who will be punished for doing wrong. did not just happen on her watch but that from the Arab street nor goodwill from al- The difference between our morality she orderd—an action that resulted in the Jazeera. We did not have these before Abu and the morality of Saddam Hussein is deaths of, among others, more than 20 chil- Ghraib. We will not have these after Abu it was his intention to inflict this kind dren. Ghraib. The prize is a decent, representative, of despicable horror, and the mag- Given the fact that when they were in democratizing Iraq that abandons the pan- power Democrats had little use for the no- nitude of it was horrific, whereas in the Arab fantasies and cruelties of Saddam Hus- United States, we stand for exactly the tion of ministerial responsibility, their sud- sein’s regime. den discovery of it over Abu Ghraib suggests That remains doable. What will make it opposite. We will punish those who that this has little to do with principle. undoable is the panic at home. conducted this kind of activity and we This is, of course, about politics. And for will make it clear that is not our the administration, the politics are simple: Mr. KYL. The Tucson Citizen’s article in part reads as follows: standard. Again, the moral equivalency Cabinet members are there to serve the is so utterly lacking it is amazing to president, and if they become a political li- The abuse of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib ability, they should fall on their sword for prison violated all training standards for me anybody would even try to make the greater good of the administration. Army interrogators and has commanders and that connection. This is especially sad If that were the case here, I am sure that students at Fort Huachuca angry and fearful in the week in which Nick Berg’s death Rumsfeld, who does not need this or any job, of potential repercussions. ‘‘It’s anathema. was brought home to us in such a

VerDate May 04 2004 01:48 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY6.019 S14PT1 S5494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2004 graphic way by the same kind of ter- compound in Waco was attacked by among 135,000 negate the moral purpose of rorists who held sway in Iraq under American forces in 1993 but ended in the entire enterprise—which has not only Saddam Hussein. the deaths of 76 people. She not only liberated 25 million people from 25 years of This is the kind of enemy we are genocidal dictatorship, but has included a was on duty, but she ordered the at- nationwide reconstruction punctuated by fighting. It requires us to take stock tack, which resulted in, among other hundreds, thousands, of individual acts of be- about what we need to do as policy- things, the death of 20 children. That neficence and kindness by American sol- makers in discussing this publicly, be- was an awful event. She took responsi- diers? cause the message we send to the bility for it. She said, ‘‘It was my deci- Indeed, this panic, I believe, is due, world, to terrorists, and to the Iraqis in sion and I take responsibility.’’ There among other things, to the fact that particular, is going to play a large role was much applause for her willingness America has enjoyed such success and in how people view our effort and, to do that. But she didn’t resign. She has had to sacrifice so little in recent therefore, whether it can succeed in was not asked to resign. She was not time that Americans unfamiliar with the long run. fired by the President, notwithstanding the sacrifices and the moral purposes If our leaders are criticizing our ef- her direct responsibility for what had of previous engagements, such as World fort as an immoral effort, as nothing occurred. War I and World War II in particular, more than a continuation of what Sad- Compare that to the case today with and Korea and Vietnam, unfamiliar dam Hussein was doing, then it is Secretary Rumsfeld, who, by all ac- with the horror of war and the require- doubtful our effort can succeed. Ameri- counts, has done a tremendous job at ment of a citizenry to back their fight- cans must stand up for what is right in the Department of Defense. He has suc- ers with steadfastness and courage and this country and what they know our cessfully executed two wars. He is try- support, rather than panic at the first country to be, and we must make it ing to transform our military. He is sign that something is going wrong. crystal clear to the rest of the world now involved in an effort to ensure the This panic is due to a citizenry today we have a moral purpose, that we do security of Iraq so power can be turned that may not have been adequately have a commitment to the rule of law, over on June 30; and a handful of sol- educated to the fundamental purposes and anything that goes outside of that diers, at a very low level, in a prison in of why we are there—and to the extent rule of law will be dealt with appro- Iraq commit crimes against prisoners that is the policymakers’ fault, I will priately. That is the difference between somehow becomes his direct responsi- take responsibility for that as well— our society and the society we replaced bility, such that he has to actually re- and perhaps are insufficiently grounded in Iraq. sign from his position in order, some- in the kind of conflicts we have fought That is very critical for us to discuss how, to demonstrate the morality of in the past and why it was so impor- and to not have our leaders undercut- our position there. tant for the citizens in doing their part ting us and, therefore, calling into He doesn’t have to do that because it to support the effort and not panic at question the legitimacy not only of the was not his responsibility. He was re- the first sign that something was going mission but of the activities of our sol- sponsible for saying the laws of the Ge- wrong. I think of D-Day, the anniversary of diers and others fighting this war. neva Conventions apply. He was trying which is coming up soon, and the ter- The third article I would like to dis- to make sure everybody under his com- rible decision General Eisenhower had cuss is an op-ed, actually, entitled mand was doing their duty. In no way to make with the weather forecast sug- ‘‘The Abu Ghraib Panic,’’ May 14, will it ever come to pass that responsi- Washington Post, by Charles gesting a very difficult crossing of the bility, in terms of culpability for this channel, the predictions of German for- Krauthammer. As usual, it takes a per- action, went very far up the chain. As son such as Charles Krauthammer to tifications having been weakened being a result, it is more a frustration that wrong so that when our troops hit the put this into perspective. He always some people don’t know anything else beaches, they were cut down by with- comes to the rescue when policymakers to do that they call for his resignation. ering fire, the great number of casual- and pundits and others begin to fly off Of course, there is a political compo- ties at Omaha Beach and all the rest on tangents that miss the point, that nent, too. The President’s enemies use where we thought it was going to go begin to take us down the wrong path this as a way to get at him. One can ex- better than it did, and second-guessing in terms of a logical analysis of what is pect that in a political environment. of our generals all the way up to Gen- going on. He tends to bring us back to But it has severe consequences when eral Eisenhower would certainly have the central point we need to consider people around the rest of the world been warranted. But the American peo- and discuss and the policy that needs begin to think this is the opinion not ple did not do that, and the British to be carried out. only of key policymakers in America people did not do that. His op-ed today brings us back to the but represents a policy that should be Winston Churchill, Franklin Roo- central point by beginning with the carried out by our Government and, if sevelt, and other leaders rallied the discussion of those who have called for it is not, somehow our Government is American people and the British peo- the resignation of the Secretary of De- very wrong. So there are consequences ple, the allies, to support the cause, fense. He points out this exercise is of the people who discuss this in that notwithstanding the number of casual- what he calls ‘‘ministerial responsi- light. ties that were occurring, notwith- bility’’—the notion that, in some par- As Charles Krauthammer points out, standing the fact that efforts were liamentary governments, if something that has never been the standard in the going wrong. goes wrong down below, the leader of U.S. If you look to the case of Janet This is what President Bush has tried that particular department resigns, or Reno, where there really was culpa- repeatedly to do, to say: Look, we offers his resignation, in order to dem- bility, and yet she wasn’t fired, or she knew when we went into this it would onstrate the responsibility of the gov- did not resign, you can see this could be difficult, it would be costly, it would ernment. He points out that is not a be, in the case of many people, a polit- take a long time. I remember his State doctrine that has held in the United ical exercise rather than an exercise in of the Union Address in which he said States, where there is no responsibility responsible criticism. that, and it has been repeated many of the individual involved. The point Krauthammer tried to times since. Indeed, he points out even when make here is this whole business about I think one thing we all appreciate there is responsibility for the indi- Secretary Rumsfeld is a sideshow, in about President Bush is that he does vidual—the higher up individual—and any event, and that what is happening have a resoluteness, a willingness to that individual takes responsibility, it is some Americans who are not ade- make tough decisions and then the has not been the case in this country to quately grounded in what this country courage to stand by them. But we call for the resignation of the indi- is all about, what the war is about, are Americans have to back him in that. vidual. beginning to panic. Let me quote some- You cannot panic when the going gets The example he gives is the one of thing and then wonder aloud. He says: tough. And in war, sometimes the former Attorney General of the United The panic is unseemly. The pictures are going does get tough. States Janet Reno, who not only was shocking and the practices appalling. But This is a case where it was due to our on duty when the Branch Davidian how do the actions of a few depraved soldiers own fault. Some of our own soldiers did

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We did not have these before Abu that we can act to achieve victory. to our moorings, what Americans be- Ghraib. We will not have these after Abu Teddy Roosevelt made a comment lieve in and what we understand was Ghraib. The prize is a decent, representative, that kind of wrapped up what he did in the purpose of this effort, and do what democratizing Iraq that abandoned the pan- life with all of the actions in which he we can do in this effort, which is to Arab fantasies and cruelties of Saddam Hus- engaged. Somebody asked him a ques- support the effort, to support the deci- sein’s regime. tion about his life and he said: I just That remains doable. What will make it sionmakers, to support the Commander undoable is the panic at home. have appreciated the opportunity that in Chief and, most of all, to support the I have had to work on work worth troops. As I said, as usual, he is right on tar- doing. I think of Pat Tillman, who played get. What we are doing today is work football in my home State, who de- So what does that teach us? Getting worth doing. We need to remember cided to forego a lucrative football con- back to the beginning of the discussion that, be supportive of it, and be sup- tract with the Arizona Cardinals be- of the Secretary of Defense and his re- portive of those we have asked to do cause he wanted to do his part in this sponsibility, let’s be careful of the mes- the work. effort. He went to Iraq and then went sage we send to the rest of the world. I suggest the absence of a quorum. to Afghanistan and was killed there. Some of my colleagues have said the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The He did his part. The challenge to us is, Secretary must resign because we need clerk will call the roll. what can we do? We cannot go over to send a message to the Arab world. The assistant legislative clerk pro- there and fight, but we can sure do What message is it? That we are sorry? ceeded to call the roll. something to support those who are We have sent that message. That we Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, I ask doing the fighting. I do not mean we take responsibility? We have already unanimous consent that the order for cannot question. That is our job. We do taken responsibility. the quorum call be rescinded. not just meekly go along with what ev- I think it sends a message of weak- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without erybody says about this, but we can ness. Remember what the mantra of objection, it is so ordered. certainly not do anything to undercut Osama bin Laden is—that there are Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, are we the effort of those putting their lives weak horses and strong horses, and the in morning business? on the line. That is what we can do. world will respect the strong horse. He The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- That is our part. And it starts with not believes he is the strong horse, that we ator is correct. panicking, as Charles Krauthammer are the weak horse. He cites over and f over Lebanon, Somalia, Vietnam, and said. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Things go wrong in war. They went he believes that Iraq falls into the wrong in every war we fought. We prac- same category; that if his al-Qaida and Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, this tically got pushed off the Korean pe- their allies in Iraq can continue to in- week brought the disturbing news that ninsula in the Korean war. Then Gen- flict casualties on us, if we continue to the Senate, the House, and the White eral MacArthur, in a brilliant move in have self-doubt, disunity, undercut our House might not be able to agree on a Inchon, landed behind enemy lines, leadership, panic over what a few of new transportation funding bill, that drove the enemy back, and did what our soldiers did in the prison, in the we would have to set it aside then until Americans always do in the end: We long run he will prevail because he is next year to be acted upon. That would succeed when we do not panic. the strong horse and we are the weak be disastrous for my home State of I suggest to those who are wringing horse. That is his entire philosophy, Minnesota, and I suspect for many of their hands today about what is going and it motivates a lot of people in that the States my colleagues represent. on in Iraq to just take a deep breath, part of the world who hate us. Traffic congestion in our main met- stiffen your spine, and remember what The way to defeat that philosophy is ropolitan areas in Minnesota has wors- this country has gone through in its to be the strong horse because of our ened at alarming rates during the past great history. We have sacrificed a lot morality as well as our military power, decade. The deterioration of our roads, and it has been for good, moral pur- because of what we stand for in terms highways, and bridges throughout pose, and such is the case in Iraq. of returning freedom to people who did greater Minnesota, more rural areas of Let me quote again from the not have it, and because we do not our State, has also reached crisis lev- Krauthammer op-ed: mean to gain anything personally from els. More and more of our highways We are obsessing about the wrong ques- it except an additional degree of secu- have become unsafe due to this deterio- tion. It is not: Is our purpose in Iraq morally rity from terrorists. ration and congestion. sound? Of course it is. The question today, as Mr. President, what we say matters. More motorists are dying, being in- from the beginning, remains: Is that purpose We need to conduct the debate and, injured or maimed as a result. Business achievable? deed, a debate is entirely appropriate, owners and farmers find that trans- Then he goes on to say this: but we need to conduct the debate in a porting their goods and products to Doability does not hinge on the pictures way that will not undercut the effort of market takes longer and is more cost- from Abu Ghraib. It hinges on what happens those who are putting their lives on ly. Some of the seasonal national on the ground with the insurgencies. The the line. Sometimes even words in this weight restrictions force major em- greater general uprising that last month’s Chamber go over the top. Sometimes ployers such as Polaris, Artic Cat, and panic-mongers had predicted has not oc- words of my colleagues go over the top. Marvin Windows, which are located in curred. The Sadr insurgency appears to be waning. Senior Shiite clerics, local leaders Certainly, there are many outside of northwestern Minnesota, to have to re- and demonstrators in the streets of Najaf this Chamber who reveal a panic of the route their trucks, adding time, ex- have told Moqtada Sadr to get out of town. kind that Charles Krauthammer has pense, and unreliability that become Meanwhile, his militia is being systemati- written about, which will undercut our major drawbacks to operating a busi- cally taken down by the U.S. military. ability to carry out our mission, and ness in Minnesota. As for Fallujah, we have decided that try- that, at the end of the day, is the im- Businesses executives, their employ- ing to fully eradicate Sunni resistance is too portant point. ees and their families, have to take costly in U.S. lives. Moreover, this ulti- So I urge my colleagues and all oth- longer to drive to and from work, mately is not our job but one for the 85 percent of Iraqis who are not Sunni Arabs—the ers who are discussing this issue to try school, and weekend cabins, and they Shiites and Kurds who will inherit the new to conduct the debate and discussion in are less safe in doing so. Every day and Iraq. We have thus chosen an interim ar- a serious, responsible way that does night, many thousands of Minnesotans rangement of local self-rule in the Sunni not undercut the efforts of our leaders endure these delays and disruptions.

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That is a very minor that money fully expended on vitally to set the bill aside until next year. consideration compared to what, I am needed highway improvement projects That is not the way the process is told, is the real obstacle right now, and starting now. supposed to work, if we believe in that is to get the leadership of the Sen- Our Senate bill, the one we passed something—and we do. I commend Sen- ate and the House to be willing to take some time ago, responded to their ator INHOFE, the manager of the bill, a bill to the President that we say is needs. Our bill increased the highway who has been tenacious and terrific at the right thing to do. We know what and transit funding significantly over standing up for the needs of, I am sure, that is. It is what our Senate bill pro- the next 6 years compared to the last 6 the State of Oklahoma, but also reflec- vided overall and for our respective years. For my State of Minnesota, the tive of the urgent needs in my State of States. It is a fiscally responsible bill increase is 81 percent, thanks to the Minnesota and elsewhere, and saying because it uses every dollar in the overall increase which was passed with this is the right thing to do. highway trust fund over the next 6 bipartisan support at the committee On paper this may look like it is years—not more than that, not less and the full Senate level, and with spe- some kind of brand new fiscal responsi- than that. We know our States need cial appreciation to Senator GRASSLEY bility that we certainly have not seen those expenditures. of Iowa, the chairman of the Senate Fi- from the White House in the last 31⁄2 Let the President veto the bill if that nance Committee, for correcting the years, with budget deficits extending is his decision. Then let’s override it ethanol penalty which was penalizing now as far as the eye can see at record here and in the House and then it be- Minnesota and other States that placed levels. But this is the wrong bill to sort comes law. Then those 475,000 Ameri- a mandate on ethanol consumption as of suddenly get fiscal religion and go cans who are either drawing unemploy- part of every gallon of gasoline. on to make a spectacle of because these ment benefits—or many of them, I be- Senator COLEMAN, my colleague from are capital expenditures that are going lieve, have probably exhausted their Minnesota, and I worked together to to benefit our country for an extended unemployment benefits; just this week keep these provisions benefiting Min- period of time, and as business owners, we found the Senate unwilling to pro- nesota in the Senate bill. Unfortu- farm owners, homeowners know, the vide an extension of those benefits— nately, the House scaled back their proper reason to go into debt is for cap- can go back to work in construction overall bill from what even most of ital expenditures for long-term im- jobs and related jobs. their Members wanted themselves, at provements. If you are going to be fis- This bill more than anything we have the insistence of the White House. But cally prudent, then you pay cash for done in tax adjustments will put Amer- the President said even that reduced current consumption. icans to work—now, this summer, right level in the House bill is too high, and We have it backward. We are creating away—when they need work. We can’t the Senate’s version is too high a fig- enormous deficits based on current turn our back on that opportunity and ure. In fact, the President set a level of consumption, and then when we get to that responsibility. Let’s make the sys- funding that is $60 billion less than in a bill where we should legitimately be tem work the way it is supposed to our Senate bill. That is $10 billion a incurring debt, if we need to, for long- work. Let’s pass this bill. Let’s get it year less for highway and other transit term capital expenditures, we are going to the White House. Let’s take it back projects throughout America. in the other direction—for politics, for and do what is necessary to make it We are told that every $1 billion of reelection politics, not for the public law. spending on transportation projects interest. We know that. I bet the I yield the floor. creates 47,500 jobs. So $10 billion a year Speaker knows that. Certainly the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. less spending means 475,000 fewer jobs members in his caucus know that. SUNUNU). The time of the Senator has this summer, next summer, and We need to stand up and speak out expired. The Senator from Rhode Is- throughout the next 6 years—475,000 and insist that our voices be heard, land. jobs, American jobs, jobs that we could that our proffer of responsibilities in f be putting into place right now. People this body on behalf of the people of our in my State and your State would be States be exercised. Our leader and the DEATH OF HOPE HARRIS going to work right now to perform vi- House leader should take this bill to Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, it is tally needed infrastructure improve- conference and protect all the projects with great sadness that I speak about a ment projects with dollars that have that are of concern to myself and mem- true friend and colleague. For 26-years, already been committed and received bers of my caucus—as the projects of Hope Harris served the people of Rhode and are set aside for this purpose. Why importance to the members of the ma- Island as a member of my staff, and doesn’t that matter to the White jority caucus will be, I am sure, pro- prior to that, on the staff of my late fa- House? Why can’t we act as we should tected, as they should be, just as is the ther, Senator John H. Chafee. Hope anyway to move this matter forward? tradition in the House. Writing those Harris was known to thousands of The President has his rightful pre- into the actual House bill will, I am Rhode Islanders who have visited and rogative to veto a bill with which he told, ensure they will be protected, telephoned their Senator as the sympa- does not agree. I am told by the man- honored, for both the Republican and thetic and trustworthy professional an- ager of the bill in the Senate that he Democratic Members. That is the way swering the phone and the door at the believes we have the votes to override the system has worked, I am told, in front desk in their Senator’s Provi- that veto because these projects are so the past. dence office. She was without peer in important to so many Members, and Frankly, I think we should dispense her ability to convey, in a brief en- rightfully so. He believes the House has with all of those earmarked projects counter, that the mission of the Sen- the necessary votes to override a Presi- which benefit some States far more ator’s State operation is to help people dential veto because the projects in the than others—more than my State—be- in any way possible. On May 12, Hope bill are vitally important to their dis- cause of the way the memberships on died after a difficult struggle with can- tricts. That is the way the system is committees and seniority falls, but cer. supposed to work. If the President ve- that is a discussion for another day. Hope’s impact on my ability to rep- toes, we can attempt to override so the Given that is the system we have, I resent the people of Rhode Island can- public interest is served. certainly understand why I and my col- not be overstated. Her impact was felt From what I am reading this week, leagues on this side of the aisle need to by every anxious senior citizen who ex- the majority leader and the Speaker of and should have the right to assur- perienced a problem with Social Secu- the House have said they will not take ances that our projects are going to be rity, by every parent calling to plan a the conference committee report, the treated as they have been in the past family trip to Washington, every young

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14MY6.017 S14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5497 idealist determined to save the world, area. She comes in now only four days a who have died in the line of duty and and every beleaguered citizen con- week; if she tires, she goes home. I find it re- those who continue to serve and pro- vinced that the government is after markable that she works at all, but Harris tect us at great personal risk everyday. them. When they called or visited my says, ‘‘I love what I’m doing.’’ The first National Police Week was Barbara Berke, a Harris pal and former celebrated in 1962 when President John office seeking help—an answer or ac- colleague says, ‘‘She’s happy and she wants tion or reassurance—Hope was the first to make the world happy.’’ F. Kennedy signed an Executive Order person they encountered in their quest. Chafee marvels at Harris’s patience in designating May 15 as Peace Officers In the space between saying, ‘‘Good fielding constituent calls. ‘‘People like to tee Memorial Day and the week in which morning, Senator CHAFEE’s office,’’ and off, they like to vent, and sometimes they go that date falls as ‘‘Police Week.’’ Every hitting the ‘‘transfer’’ button, Hope put over the top,’’ he says. year since, tens of thousands of Fed- people at ease, instilled calm, became a How ironic that some people don’t realize eral, State and local police officers Harris is black. friend. have come to Washington to honor A man phoned to grouse about Jesse Jack- those that have made the ultimate sac- People were not numbers to Hope; son. Harris, no Jackson fan, said she they were souls in search of a connec- rifice. wouldn’t argue. But the man said, ‘‘I wish In addition to a number of other tion, one that maybe Hope could help they’s put him on a boat and send him back them find. One of her greatest gifts was to Africa—and all the rest of them, too.’’ events, police officers join for a candle her ability to see the humanity of all Harris said, ‘‘Well, I didn’t do anything. I light vigil at the National Law En- people, regardless of social station, po- don’t want to go to Africa. I don’t know any- forcement Officers Memorial. The first litical power, religion, or race. In that, body there.’’ The man laughed and said he memorial service took place on May 15, didn’t mean her. By the end of the conversa- 1982. On that date, approximately 125 she remains an example for us all. tion, Harris says, they were friends. Thanks to Hope’s extraordinary ability police officers assembled in the Senate Once a man who’d called for years came in park to honor the law enforcement offi- to convey that human connection, to meet her. ‘‘He looked at me. He said, ‘Are cers who had been killed that year. Rhode Islanders knew that our office you Hope?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘You’re Over the past 22 years, over 3,000 law was a welcoming and responsive place. black!’ I said, ‘I know. What should I do?’ He Hope remained optimistic and of said, ‘Oh, nothing, it’s all right.’’’ enforcement officers from around the country have been so honored. good cheer regardless of what was Harris hears from people with immigration Today, there are approximately going on in her personal life. In 2001, problems, or folks looking for a job ref- 870,000 sworn law enforcement officers she lost her husband. And she has erence, or who think Republican Chafee should bolt parties, or who are lonely, or serving in the United States. Over the faced, and lost, a daunting battle with who have strong views on abortion—includ- past 10 years, a total of 1,658 law en- cancer. Through it all, Hope dem- ing backers of legislation outlawing a form forcement officers have died in the line onstrated the highest level of dedica- of late-term abortion and who talk about of duty, of which 145 were killed in tion to her job, never betraying to any fetuses having their brains sucked out. 2003. Over the course of this week, all ‘‘They want me to get the willies,’’ she says. individual constituent that they were 145 of these officers have been honored anything but the center of her uni- (Like Chafee, she opposes such bans.) Harris adds, ‘‘Everybody that calls here is and tonight their names will be added verse. to National Law Enforcement Officers Hope was involved in many volunteer somebody important to me because they’re a voter. . . . When they are abusive, when I’m Memorial. organizations throughout the course of through with them, they’re nice. They calm One way we can further honor the her career. She was most recently ac- down. John Chafee said, ‘Hope can tame the sacrifices of these brave men and tive with the AIDS Project of Rhode Is- wildest beast.’’’ women is to pass sensible gun safety land and she cherished her involvement State Rep. Maxine Bradford Shavers, D– legislation. A number of my col- with the First Pentecostal Church and Newport, Harris’s sister-in-law says the key leagues, with my support, have sought the Congdon Street Baptist Church. to understanding her is that ‘‘she’s a Chris- to do just that. That is why I cospon- tian.’’ In 2003, Hope celebrated her 25th year sored the Gun Show Background Check as a Senate employee. And just re- While Chafee press aide Debbie Rich, who is Jewish, sits by and listens, Harris defines Act introduced by Senator REED. I sup- cently, on May 3, 2004, Hope was the ‘‘Christian’’ this way: ‘‘It means that Debbie port that bill because I believe it is an proud recipient of the Federal Em- and I have the same blood running through important tool to help to prevent guns ployee of the Year Award by the Rhode our veins. If Debbie bleeds, I get the Band- from getting into the hands of crimi- Island Association of Federal Employ- Aid. If I bleed, Debbie gets the Band-Aid. If nals. This bill simply applies existing ees. This honor was richly deserved. All I know you’re hurting, I will get you water. law governing background checks to of the Chafee family and the myriad of I love you with all of my heart and I love ev- persons buying guns at gun shows. It is erybody.’’ people who have been touched by the supported by a variety of law enforce- life of Hope Harris will miss her joy for As Harris, who was raised a Baptist, mulls her cancer, she says her life is in God’s hands ment organizations including the living. She was the heart and soul of and she has no fear. She knows who she International Association of Chiefs of our Providence office. wants to speak at her funeral, which will be Police, Major Cities Chiefs of Police, I ask unanimous consent to have at Beneficent Congregational Church, more National Black Police Association, Po- printed in the RECORD a copy of an ar- spacious than the Providence Church of God lice Foundation and National Troopers ticle that appeared in the Providence where she currently worships. She has Coalition. Journal on March 11, 2004, that speaks picked out some hymns, including ‘‘How The law enforcement community has to the true essence of Hope Harris. Great Thou Art.’’ also asked Congress to reauthorize the There being no objection, the mate- When I talk of death, I say someone has 1994 Assault Weapons Ban. The 1994 law rial was ordered to be printed in the died. But you might hear Harris say ‘‘passed.’’ She explains, ‘‘It means they go banned a list of 19 specific weapons, as RECORD, as follows: from one degree of grace to another. They well as a number of other weapons in- [From the Providence Journal, Mar. 11, 2004] pass over.’’ Though her body will return to corporating certain design characteris- ON THE JOB: HOPE HARRIS, CHAFEE AIDE dust, ‘‘My spirit will soar.’’ tics such as pistol grips, folding stocks, (By M. Charles Bakst) She declares, ‘‘In my heart, I just look to bayonet mounts, and flash suppressors. the heavens and I think, ‘My God! Some day Hope Harris, 72, the receptionist in Sen. The assault weapons ban also prohib- I’ll see Him face to face.’’’ Lincoln Chafee’s Providence office, likes ited the manufacture of semiautomatic looking out from her desk at 170 West- Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I yield weapons that incorporate at least two minster St. The view from this 11th floor the floor. of these military features and which aerie is striking and she says, ‘‘It gives you f accept a detachable magazine. This law a sense of being close to the Lord.’’ is scheduled to expire on September 13, NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Harris’s is the voice you are likeliest to 2004. have heard if you’ve phoned the Chafee shop Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, this week I support the efforts of the law enduring the last quarter century. For most of our Nation’s police officers gathered in forcement community who are calling that span, of course, the senator was John Chafee, Lincoln’s late father. Washington, DC to commemorate Na- for legislation extending the law. In Harris is enthusiastic, pleasant, and at tional Police Week. The week long 1994, I voted for the assault weapons peace. She has an advanced case of cancer tribute to our Nation’s Federal, State, ban and, last month, I joined a bipar- that has spread from her liver to her breast and local police officers honors those tisan majority of the Senate in voting

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY6.010 S14PT1 S5498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2004 to extend the assault weapons ban for and day out. These are the police offi- to continue to promote these types of 10 years. cers who ensure that our children get public-private partnerships and it is Law enforcement support for the as- to school safely, that our roads are safe my hope that we can work together on sault weapons ban is broad. It includes from the dangers of speeding or drunk this provision as we move to con- the International Association of Chiefs drivers, that ensure our neighborhoods ference with the House of Representa- of Police, the Major Cities Chiefs Asso- are protected from the violence associ- tives. ciation, the Police Foundation, the Po- ated with gangs and drugs, and that Mr. GRASSLEY. I thank the Senator lice Executive Research Forum, the come to our aid when tragedy strikes. from Virginia. The IRS Free File Pro- International Brotherhood of Police Of- I want to make mention of a few gram is a direct result of the goal that ficers, the National Association of poignant examples of the risk that Congress set for the IRS to have 80 per- School Resource Officers, the National those involved in this profession face cent of returns filed electronically by Fraternal Order of Police, National Or- every day. Maryland State Police 2007. The partnership agreement calls ganization of Black Law Enforcement Trooper First-Class Anthony Jones was for the Free File Alliance to provide Executives, the Hispanic American Po- killed last week when a drunk driver free tax preparation and filing to at lice Command Officers Association, struck him while he was fulfilling his least 60 percent of all taxpayers or ap- and the National Black Police Associa- duty seeking to help another trooper proximately 78 million individuals who tion. I hope the Senate will stand with respond to a car accident. Trooper file an individual tax return. Each par- our Nation’s law enforcement commu- Jones left behind a wife and two daugh- ticipating software company has its nity and support these important ters. own eligibility requirements. The eligi- pieces of gun safety legislation. Then there is Detective Thomas New- bility requirements ensure that lower I know all of my colleagues join me man of the Baltimore City Police De- income, disadvantaged and under- in remembering those who have served partment who was shot to death in 2002 served taxpayers benefit from the free and continue to serve in our Nation’s in retaliation for his testifying against file program with the Free File Alli- law enforcement community and a man who had shot another police offi- ance, LLC. The provision in the bill thanking them for their sacrifices. cer in 2001. Detective Newman was am- was intended to ensure that the taxpayers participating in the Free File (At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the bushed by three assailants who contin- Program were affirmatively consenting following statement was ordered to be ued to fire at him even after he fell to to solicitation for other products or printed in the RECORD.) the ground. services. I look forward to working ∑ Mr. SARBANES. This week, begin- Also deserving of our thoughts and with him to ensure that we continue to ning May 9th, we celebrate National prayers this week are the families of promote such public-private partner- Prince George’s County Sheriffs Depu- Police Week, culminating in Peace Of- ships. ficers’ Memorial Day on May 15th. It is ties Elizabeth Magruder and James Mr. BAUCUS. I agree with Chairman a time for us to remember the dedi- Arnaud. The two were shot and killed GRASSLEY. It is our intent with the cated men and women who put their while serving a court order for an Free File provision to protect the in- lives on the line every day to make our emergency psychiatric evaluation on a tegrity of our voluntary tax system by communities safer. man in Prince George’s County. providing lower income, disadvantaged In 1962, President John F. Kennedy Magruder left behind a husband and and under-served taxpayers the ability designated May 15th as Peace Officers’ four-year-old son while Arnaud left be- to meet their filing obligation without Memorial Day, and the week in which hind a wife, son, daughter and grand- subjecting themselves to unwanted May 15th falls as National Police Week. children. marketing. I also commit to work with During this week, tens of thousands of These are just a few examples of the Senator ALLEN as we conference with law enforcement officers from around brave men and women who put their the House. the world converge on Washington, DC lives on the line so that all of us can Mr. ALLEN. I thank the chairman to participate in activities high- sleep more soundly at night. The sac- and ranking member. lighting the importance of law enforce- rifices they and their families have CONTINUING CARE FACILITIES ment to citizens’ daily lives. made are too numerous to count and to Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Mr. Presi- This past year, 154 police officers deep for words to express. But at least dent, I want to thank the chairman and were killed in the line of duty. That is during this National Police Week, we ranking member of the Finance Com- 154 fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, are able to take a moment to appre- mittee, Senators GRASSLEY and BAU- daughters, and sons who did not go ciate their efforts and the efforts of CUS, for including a provision that I home to the families waiting for them their colleagues that are still serving. supported as part of the Tax Adminis- at the end of the workday. Since the As St. John said, ‘‘No one has greater tration Good Government Act to level National Law Enforcement Officers love than this, to lay down one’s life the playing field for residents of quali- Memorial Fund started keeping such for one’s friends.’’∑ fied continuing care retirement com- statistics, 16,500 police officers have f munities. been killed in the line of duty. In my Continuing care retirement commu- JUMPSTART OUR BUSINESS home State of Maryland, we have lost nities, or CCRCs, are the oldest form of STRENGTH (JOBS) ACT a total of 246 police officers. On aver- seniors housing in America, dating age, one law enforcement officer is IRS FREE FILE PROGRAM back to the late 1800s—offering a vari- killed somewhere in America every 53 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I com- ety of living arrangements and services hours. The risk encountered by those mend the chairman and ranking mem- to accommodate residents of all levels law enforcement officers serving in ber of the Finance Committee, Sen- of physical ability and health. The goal communities throughout this coun- ators GRASSLEY and BAUCUS, for their of a CCRC is to accommodate changing try—men and women who get up every work on the Tax Administration Good lifestyle preferences and health care morning to go to work knowing it is Government Act. The legislation pro- needs. In general, CCRCs make inde- entirely possible they will not come vides taxpayer safeguards, streamlines pendent living, assisted living, and home at the end of the day—is enor- tax administration, and simplifies the skilled nursing available all on one mous. Such commitment deserves tax code. I do have some concern with campus. The CCRC approach offers more than one week to appreciate. one provision in the bill. Specifically, residents the pyschological and finan- We spend a lot of time, especially in the bill also includes a provision on the cial security of knowing that, should this day and age, as we should, wor- IRS Free File Program. The Free File they require increased levels of care, it rying about and praying for the nearly Program is the result of a public-pri- is readily available at one location. As 150,000 young men and women serving vate partnership agreement between a private pay option, CCRCs also play in our armed services in Iraq and Af- the IRS and the Free File Alliance, an important role in the Nation’s long- ghanistan. At the same time, I believe LLC, a group of tax software compa- term care delivery system because very it is important to reflect on the 870,000 nies managed by the Council for the few, if any, CCRC residents will ever men and women serving in law enforce- Electronic Revenue Communication require Medicaid funding for their ment who protect our homeland day in Advancement, CERCA. It is important long-term care.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:48 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14MY6.020 S14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5499 Mr. GRASSLEY. I thank the Senator current law, we can change hearts and in recognition of the duty, sacrifices, from Florida for his comments. This is minds as well.∑ and valor of the members of the Armed a provision that I have also supported. f Forces of the United States who served The provision included in the bill will in World War II. go a long way for those seniors who REPORTS OF COMMITTEES f live in the affected CCRCs. I also want The following reports of committees STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED to clarify one point with Senator BAU- were submitted: BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS CUS. It is my understanding that the By Mr. CRAIG, from the Special Com- purpose of the amendment is to bring mittee on Aging: By Mr. COCHRAN (for himself the tax treatment of those CCRCs de- Special Report entitled ‘‘Developments in and Mr. BYRD): scribed in section 7872(g) into align- Aging: 2001 and 2002, Volume 1 and Volume S. 2425. A bill to amend the Tariff Act ment with the treatment that has his- 2’’ (Rept. N. 108–265). of 1930 to allow for improved adminis- torically been afforded to those CCRCs Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee on tration of new shipper administrative that are not described in section Finance, without amendment: reviews; to the Committee on Finance. 7872(g). In other words, there is no in- S. 2424. An original bill to amend the Inter- Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I ask nal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee unamimous consent that the text of tent to alter the treatment that the Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to the bill be printed in the RECORD. IRS has historically provided for protect the retirement security of American CCRCs that are not described in sec- workers by ensuring that pension assets are There being no objection, the bill was tion 7872(g). I am committed to work- adequately diversified and by providing ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as ing with Senator GRAHAM as we move workers with adequate access to, and infor- follows: this legislation forward. mation about, their pension plans, and for S. 2425 Mr. BAUCUS. I agree with the chair- other purposes (Rept. No. 108–266) Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- man. There is no intent to alter the f resentatives of the United States of America in treatment that the IRS has histori- Congress assembled, cally provided for CCRCs that are not INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. described in section 7872(g). This is a JOINT RESOLUTIONS This Act may be cited as the ‘‘New Shipper Review Amendment Act of 2004’’. critical point that could affect a large The following bills and joint resolu- SEC. 2. REPEAL OF NEW SHIPPER BONDING number of seniors. We do not want tions were introduced, read the first PRIVILEGES. there to be any misunderstanding on and second times by unanimous con- Section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930 this issue since the immediate consent, and referred as indicated: (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)(2)(B)) is amended— sequences could be significant—with By Mr. GRASSLEY: (1) by striking clause (iii); and large numbers of seniors potentially S. 2424. An original bill to amend the Inter- (2) by redesignating clause (iv) as clause having to pay additional taxes. I also nal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee (iii). know that Senator MIKULSKI has ex- Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to f pressed an interest in this provision. I protect the retirement security of American workers by ensuring that pension assets are SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS give my commitment to both Senators adequately diversified and by providing GRAHAM and MIKULSKI to work with workers with adequate access to, and infor- them on this provision as we go to con- mation about, their pension plans, and for SENATE RESOLUTION 363—DESIG- ference with the House. other purposes; from the Committee on Fi- NATING OCTOBER 16, 2004, AS Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. I thank the nance; placed on the calendar. ‘‘WORLD FOOD PRIZE DAY’’ By Mr. COCHRAN (for himself and Mr. chairman and ranking member for Mr. COLEMAN (for himself and Mr. clarifying the intent of this provision. BYRD): S. 2425. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of DAYTON) submitted the following reso- f 1930 to allow for improved administration of lution; which was considered and ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS new shipper administrative reviews; to the agreed to: Committee on Finance. S. RES. 363 SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Whereas Dr. Norman E. Borlaug founded LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT SENATE RESOLUTIONS the World Food Prize Foundation, an organi- OF 2003 zation that honors people who have improved ∑ Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I wish to The following concurrent resolutions the quantity and quality of food worldwide; Whereas Dr. Borlaug received his bachelor speak about the need for hate crimes and Senate resolutions were read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: of science degree in forestry and his master’s legislation. On May 1, 2003, Senator and doctorate degrees in plant pathology KENNEDY and I introduced the Local By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself and Mr. from the University of Minnesota; Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, a DAYTON): Whereas Dr. Borlaug has received over 35 bill that would add new categories to S. Res. 363. A resolution designating Octo- honorary doctorate degrees from institutions current hate crimes law, sending a sig- ber 16, 2004, as ‘‘World Food Prize Day’’; con- in the United States and abroad; sidered and agreed to. nal that violence of any kind is unac- Whereas Dr. Borlaug is hailed as the ‘‘Fa- ceptable in our society. f ther of the Green Revolution’’ for developing strains of high-yield, disease-resistant wheat Edgar Garzon, 35, died three weeks ADDITONAL COSPONSORS that have increased food production and after he was attacked when leaving a helped feed the hungry; S. 1301 gay bar in Jackson Heights, NY, on Au- Whereas Dr. Borlaug received the Nobel gust 14, 2001. Garzon suffered a skull At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the Peace Prize in 1970 for expanding food pro- fracture in the attack and died at Elm- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. duction, reversing food shortages in India hurst General Hospital. Garzon had HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. and Pakistan, and feeding hundreds of mil- just left Friends Tavern when two men 1301, a bill to amend title 18, United lions of people throughout the world; in a red car exchanged words with him States Code, to prohibit video Whereas Dr. Borlaug received the National Academy of Science’s highest honor, the and followed him toward his home. At voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United Public Welfare Medal, in 2002 for his work to the intersection, the suspects got out fight hunger; and of their car, pounded Garzon with ei- States, and for other purposes. Whereas Dr. Borlaug is believed to have ther a baseball bat or lead pipe, then S. RES. 362 saved more lives than any other person who fled with his wallet. At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of has ever lived, thanks to his decades-long I believe that Government’s first Florida, the names of the Senator from crusade to deliver millions from starvation duty is to defend its citizens, to defend Arkansas (Mr. PRYOR) and the Senator and human suffering: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— them against the harms that come out from Tennessee (Mr. FRIST) were added (1) designates October 16, 2004, as ‘‘World of hate. The Local Law Enforcement as cosponsors of S. Res. 362, a resolu- Food Prize Day’’; and Enhancement Act is a symbol that can tion expressing the sense of the Senate (2) commends the contributions made to become substance. I believe that by on the dedication of the National the disciplines of agriculture and science to- passing this legislation and changing World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, ward the goal of eliminating world hunger.

VerDate May 04 2004 23:46 May 14, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY6.008 S14PT1 S5500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2004 JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without morning hour be deemed expired, the Mr. KYL. Mr. President, on behalf of objection, it is so ordered. Journal of proceedings be approved to the leader, I announce that discussions f date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, are continuing to find a way to work WORLD FOOD PRIZE DAY through the judicial nominations that and the Senate then begin a period of are pending on the Executive Calendar. Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- morning business until 2:30 p.m., with We had hoped to begin scheduling the mous consent that the Senate proceed the time equally divided between the noncontroversial judges for votes by to the immediate consideration of S. two leaders or their designees; provided the full Senate. At this time, there are Res. 363 which was submitted earlier that at 2:30 p.m., the Senate begin con- still objections to scheduling these today by Senators COLEMAN and DAY- sideration of Calendar No. 503, S. 2400, votes and, therefore, it will be nec- TON. the Department of Defense authoriza- essary to file cloture on one of these The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion bill, as provided under the pre- nominations today. clerk will report the resolution by vious order. Having said that, the majority leader title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there is still hopeful that an agreement can The assistant journal clerk read as objection? The Senator from Nevada. be reached and that this cloture vote follows: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I will not will not be necessary. A resolution (S. Res. 363) designating Octo- object, but I do want to make a statement before the Senate adjourns for f ber 16, 2004, as ‘‘World Food Prize Day.’’ There being no objection, the Senate the day. The two leaders have been EXECUTIVE SESSION proceeded to consider the resolution. working the last several days to come Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- up with some way to dispose of judges NOMINATION OF MARCIA G. mous consent that the resolution be who are on the Executive Calendar. We COOKE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, believe we have done a credible job as UNITED STATES DISTRICT the motion to reconsider be laid upon a Senate. We have approved 173 judges. JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DIS- the table, and any statements relating There have been five turned down by TRICT OF FLORIDA to this matter be printed in the the minority. We now have the lowest RECORD. vacancy rate in some 14 years. Mr. KYL. So, Mr. President, on be- There are two problems with going half of the leader, I now move to pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. forward. Of course, I don’t think it is ceed to executive session for the con- any secret President Bush has defied sideration of Calendar No. 606, Marcia The resolution (S. Res. 363) was agreed to. the Senate with recess appointments. Cooke. So we have to have some finality there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, as to what he is going to do in the fu- question is on agreeing to the motion. ture. The other problem is the judges Without objection, it is so ordered. reads as follows: we voted on multiple times before. The motion is agreed to. S. RES. 363 There has to be some consideration to The clerk will report the nomination. Whereas Dr. Norman E. Borlaug founded those issues and how we deal with The assistant journal clerk read the the World Food Prize Foundation, an organi- nomination of Marcia G. Cooke, of zation that honors people who have improved them. I think with the conversations Florida, to be United States District the quantity and quality of food worldwide; going on between the two leaders we Judge for the Southern District of Whereas Dr. Borlaug received his bachelor should be able to do that. I am con- Florida. of science degree in forestry and his master’s fident and hopeful we will not need the and doctorate degrees in plant pathology cloture vote set for Tuesday. CLOTURE MOTION from the University of Minnesota; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I send a clo- Whereas Dr. Borlaug has received over 35 ator from Arizona. ture motion to the desk. honorary doctorate degrees from institutions Mr. KYL. I thank the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- in the United States and abroad; Nevada. ture motion having been presented Whereas Dr. Borlaug is hailed as the ‘‘Fa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without under rule XXII, the Chair directs the ther of the Green Revolution’’ for developing objection, it is so ordered. clerk to read the motion. strains of high-yield, disease-resistant wheat The assistant journal clerk read as that have increased food production and f follows: helped feed the hungry; Whereas Dr. Borlaug received the Nobel PROGRAM CLOTURE MOTION Peace Prize in 1970 for expanding food pro- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, Monday the We the undersigned Senators, in accord- duction, reversing food shortages in India Senate will be in a period of morning ance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the and Pakistan, and feeding hundreds of mil- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby business until 2:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., the lions of people throughout the world; Senate will begin consideration of the move to bring to a close the debate on Exec- Whereas Dr. Borlaug received the National utive Calendar No. 606, the nomination of Academy of Science’s highest honor, the Defense authorization bill. The chair- Marcia Cooke. Public Welfare Medal, in 2002 for his work to man and ranking member of the Armed Bill Frist, Orrin Hatch, John Ensign, fight hunger; and Services Committee will be here on Gordon Smith, Mike Crapo, Thad Coch- Whereas Dr. Borlaug is believed to have Monday to begin working through ran, James Inhofe, Richard Shelby, saved more lives than any other person who amendments to the bill. Chairman Saxby Chambliss, Lindsay Graham of has ever lived, thanks to his decades-long WARNER and Senator LEVIN have indi- South Carolina, Chuck Hagel, Arlen crusade to deliver millions from starvation Specter, George Allen, Jeff Sessions, cated they will have an amendment to and human suffering: Now, therefore, be it be voted on at approximately 5:30 on John Cornyn, Charles Grassley, Mitch Resolved, That the Senate— McConnell. (1) designates October 16, 2004, as ‘‘World Monday. Therefore, the next rollcall Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- Food Prize Day’’; and vote will be at 5:30 on Monday after- mous consent that this vote occur at (2) commends the contributions made to noon. 2:15 p.m., on Tuesday, May 18, and that the disciplines of agriculture and science to- It is the leader’s intention to com- the mandatory quorum under rule XXII ward the goal of eliminating world hunger. plete action on this bill next week. be waived. f Therefore, Senators who wish to offer The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an amendment are encouraged to con- ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 17, tact the bill managers as soon as pos- objection? 2004 Without objection, it is so ordered. sible so they can schedule floor time f Mr. KYL. Mr. President, on behalf of for consideration of amendments. the leader, I ask unanimous consent Also on Monday we are hoping to LEGISLATIVE SESSION that when the Senate completes its consider the bioshield legislation under Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- business today, it adjourn until 12 noon an agreement. Senators GREGG and mous consent that the Senate resume on Monday, May 17; I further ask that KENNEDY will be here and available to legislative session. following the prayer and pledge, the begin consideration of that bill shortly

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THE INTRODUCTION OF THE Mr. Speaker, join with 87 of my colleagues SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH IN- today in offering legislation that will provide IDEALS OF PEACE OFFICERS ME- SURANCE PROMOTION ACT immediate, concrete relief by introducing the MORIAL DAY

Small Business Health Insurance Promotion SPEECH OF HON. MAX SANDLIN Act today. This legislation will help secure af- OF TEXAS fordable coverage for millions of self-insured HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS individuals and employees of small busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, May 12, 2004 nesses. Tuesday, May 11, 2004 Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, with nearly 44 As an incentive to provide coverage, the million Americans lacking basic health care Small Business Health Insurance Promotion Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in coverage, it is time to take action. Health care support of H. Res. 622, supporting the goals Act would make small businesses or self-em- is a basic necessity—not a luxury—for all and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day Americans. ployed individuals eligible to receive a 50 per- and urge my colleagues to support its adop- The House Republicans claim to be con- cent tax credit for four years to defray the cost tion. cerned about the uninsured, but actions speak of health insurance. The bill would also au- Pursuant to a joint resolution approved Oc- louder than words. Consider what they’ve thorize funding to create state and national tober 1, 1962, Congress authorized and re- passed this year. Their budget resolution deci- multi-insurer pools to provide comprehensive quested the President to designate May 15 of mates Medicaid and the State Children’s and affordable health insurance choices to each year as ‘‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’’ Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The Re- small employers and the self-employed. and the week in which it falls as ‘‘Police publican budget requires a $2.2 billion cut in Week.’’ Medicaid funding, which will compromise the To receive the tax credit, participating em- In this regard, I applaud my colleagues JOEL well-being of over 500 million children, their ployers must offer all of their employees cov- HEFLEY, TOM DAVIS, HENRY WAXMAN and BART parents, seniors, and disabled individuals. This erage through either the qualified state or na- STUPAK, a former Peace Officer himself, for comes at a time when States are already in tional health insurance pools. These pur- sponsoring H. Res. 622 to further encourage fiscal crisis, resulting in nearly every State cut- chasing pools would ensure comprehensive the observance of a day of remembrance for ting their own Medicaid program by slashing and affordable health insurance. Participants the more than, 1600 Federal, State, and local eligibility, cutting benefits, raising co-payments would receive a choice of plans virtually iden- peace officers who were killed or disabled in the line of duty in past 10 years. and reducing provider payments. tical to those available to Members of Con- Republicans have also tried to allow $1 bil- Mr. Speaker, Police Memorial Day 2004 will lion in SCHIP funding to expire on September gress and other Federal employees. be a particularly sad one for my constituents 30, despite the critical need to provide health I also join my fellow democratic colleagues in the Virgin Islands and me because of the care coverage to needy children. Earlier Fed- today in introducing the FamilyCare Act and passing of Virgin Police Officer Cuthbert eral and State cuts to Medicaid and SCHIP the Medicare Early Access Act. The former Chapman who was shot several times on April have already caused irreparable harm to fami- builds upon the Medicaid and SCHIP pro- 17 as he tried to stop a robbery. Officer Chapman, also known as ‘‘Chappy,’’ lies in Texas. Since SCHIP cuts in Texas took grams by providing new funding to cover ‘‘Kimba’’ and ‘‘Cutty,’’ was remembered as a effect last September 1, 2003, enrollment for working parents. This legislation is expected to kids has dropped from over 507,000 children soft-spoken and kind-hearted friend who was cover over 7.5 million low-income parents as to 377,051. For those children fortunate always willing to give a helping hand. He was enough to retain some health coverage, they well as improve coverage of children. The a 12-year veteran on the force. He joined the have had to endure the loss of all dental, vi- Medicare Early Access Act addresses the seri- police department on June 15, 1992, and was sion, and hospice benefits. ous problem faced by the many retirees who assigned to the Bicycle Patrol Unit at Wilbur How is this acceptable? How can we tol- lose or do not have health coverage in retire- Francis Command in Frederiksted. Chapman erate cuts that will compound this problem? ment but are not yet eligible for Medicare. This also served in various units and bureaus in Mr. Speaker, it is a commonly held mis- legislation will allow uninsured people between the department. As we remember and pay tribute to Officer conception that people without health insur- the ages of 55 and 64 to purchase Medicare. Chapman, I must also mention and recognize ance are people who don’t work. Nationwide, Enrollees will be given a 75 percent refund- more than eight in ten of the nearly 44 million some of the other Peace Officers, including able, advanceable tax credit which will make it uninsured persons in 2003 lived in families Randy Stevens, Steven Hodge, Richard where the head of the family worked. In fact, affordable. This legislation could result in cov- Callwood, Dexter Mardenborough, Wilbur in most States today, a significant portion of erage of 3.5 million previously uninsured peo- Francis, Allen William, and Patrick Sweeney, the workforce is without insurance. ple. who lost their lives striving to keep the streets Too many hard-working, tax-paying Amer- There are grave consequences for families and communities of the Virgin Islands safe. ican lack even the most basic health insur- Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that we acknowl- without health insurance. People without cov- edge and commend the courage and dedica- ance coverage. It is time to move beyond the erage are less likely to get important preven- rhetoric and take action. tion shown by all Peace Officers who have tive care and therefore are concomitantly more My home State of Texas actually leads the given their lives for their fellow citizens. I urge nation with 27 percent of our employed or self- likely to suffer from serious health complica- my colleagues to support this resolution. employed workers without health insurance. tions as problems go untreated. It also harms f our economy. Sick people are not productive This can be partially attributed to the fact that FEDERAL FUNDING FOR POLICE people. It makes sense to fortify the health of many of those uninsured are working in small OFFICERS businesses. In 2000 more than 17 percent of our nation. the labor force in Texas worked for busi- The Small Business Health Insurance Pro- nesses with 20 or fewer employees. The pro- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL motion Act, FamilyCare Act and Medicare OF NEW YORK hibitive expense of health insurance is a bar- Early Access Act that we are introducing today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rier to most small employers offering health coverage. The United States Chamber of offer real solutions to real problems. Together Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Commerce recently estimated that it costs these initiatives could provide health coverage Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak small businesses approximately $9,000 a year to more than 1⁄2 of the 44 million uninsured today regarding my grave concerns about to provide health insurance for each em- Americans. They represent a great step in the funding for our Nation’s police, firefighters, and ployee. right direction that I am proud to be a part of. emergency medical personnel.

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VerDate May 04 2004 02:15 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12MY8.087 E14PT1 E844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 This week is National Police Week—a time thoring legislation to provide funding to our reer, let it be known that I, along with the peo- we set aside to remember and honor the states and localities to purchase interoperable ple of Colorado, are eternally grateful for all brave men and women protecting our streets radio equipment. H.R. 3370, the Public Safety that he has accomplished in his tenure in the and communities. Interoperability Implementation Act would use Colorado House of Representatives. I would like to note that the names of nine proceeds from spectrum auctions to help our One of Colorado’s top lawyers, Shawn was New York police officers who are being added police and firefighters and EMS personnel. elected to serve the people of District 33, rep- to National Law Enforcement Officers Memo- I urge my other colleagues to join us in this resenting parts of Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, rial at a candlelight vigil on Thursday, May 13, effort. and Weld Counties in 1998. During this last 2004. These police officers fell as far back as I also urge my colleagues to join me and term he chaired the Information and Tech- 1906 and as recently as last year. They are: the other speakers here tonight in fighting for nology Committee, and served on the State, 1. Rodney J. Andrews, Detective, New York the funding needed to make our districts safer. Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee. City, New York. f While serving as a legislator, Shawn has 2. Michael F. Brophy, Sergeant, City of maintained a private law practice in the Den- Utica, New York. IN RECOGNITION OF REV. DR. ver area, and has previously served as Spe- 3. James Ivan Broughton, Police Officer, LARRY PICKENS cial Counsel to former Colorado Attorney Gen- Middletown, New York. eral Gale Norton, now our Secretary of the In- 4. Jeffry Todd Edelson, Sergeant, New York HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT terior. His civic involvement includes serving State Police. OF ILLINOIS as president of the Colorado Chapter of the 5. Neil A. Forster, Police Officer, New York IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federalist Society, and three years on the City, New York. Thursday, May 13, 2004 Denver Rocky Mountain News Board of Edi- 6. James Verneuil Nemorin, Detective, New torial Contributors. York City, New York. Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, it is clear that State Rep- 7. Fred Preston, Police Officer, Patchogue, honor our guest chaplain, Rev. Dr. Larry D. resentative Shawn Mitchell has ceaselessly New York. Pickens, a well-known pastor in my Congres- dedicated his time and efforts to serving his 8. Glenn Matthew Searles, Deputy Sheriff, sional district. Currently senior pastor at First district and the people of Colorado in the Col- Onondaga County, New York. United Methodist Church in Elgin, Illinois, Rev. orado General Assembly. I am honored to 9. George A. Stillwell, Deputy Sheriff, Suf- Pickens recently was named top staff execu- bring his hard work and commitment to the at- folk County, New York. tive of the United Methodist Commission on tention of this body of Congress and this na- We here in Congress do many things to Christian Unity and Interreligious Affairs. In tion today. Thank you for all your service honor our police officers. Just this term, I au- this role, Rev. Pickens will direct the Meth- Shawn, and I wish you and your wife Yvette thored legislation to name a Post Office in my odists’ relations with other churches and work all the best in your future endeavors. district for Edward O’Grady, Waverly Brown to build unity among the denomination’s 8.3 f and Peter Paige. Twenty-three years ago an million members. armed gang attempted to rob a Brinks Ar- A former pastor in inner-city congregations RECOGNIZING E. ROBERT mored Truck in the middle of the day at a in Chicago for fifteen years, Rev. Pickens has STEPHENS crowded mall and these three brave souls fell also served as a delegate to a ‘‘people-to-peo- in the line of duty. But, Congress has another ple’’ seminar on the legal system of South Af- HON. JIM GERLACH important job to do when honoring our ‘‘fin- rica. Within the church, Rev. Pickens has OF PENNSYLVANIA est.’’ We have a responsibility to provide fund- spent the last four years as a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing to help our police—and in fact all first re- Judicial Council, giving him a better under- Thursday, May 13, 2004 sponders—do their jobs. standing of church governance. The President shares this responsibility. Yet, Admitted to both the Illinois Bar and the Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to his budget for fiscal year 2005 is woefully in- South Carolina Bar, Rev. Pickens holds a J.D. recognize Mr. E. Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Stephens for adequate. A few simple figures: degree from DePaul University College of volunteering his services for 31 years to the Provides only $97 million for COPS, a $659 Law. He also holds degrees from Chicago East Norriton Fire Engine Company. million cut below the 2004 enacted level—and Theological Seminary, Garrett-Evangelical Bob Stephens is a citizen who has dedi- in FY04 COPS was funded at $748 million; Theological Seminary, and North Park Univer- cated much of his life to helping people. He Totally eliminates the Byrne formula and sity. has done so through his extensive volunteer discretionary grants, yet in FY04 formula We are honored to have Rev. Pickens with work at the East Norriton Fire Company. Bob grants were funded at $495 million and discre- us this morning. His involvement in his com- joined the East Norriton Fire Company in 1973 tionary grants were funded at $208 million; munity and his new role in seeking unity and is still an active member today. and among all denominations underscores his de- One year after Bob joined the East Norriton Also it eliminates Local Law Enforcement votion to doing God’s work for the betterment Fire Engine Company, he was put on the Driv- Block Grant grants, which were funded at of humanity. ers List. In 1976, he was promoted to Assist- $223 million in FY04. Thank you, Rev. Pickens, for being here this ant Chief Engineer and held that position until As a New Yorker who was watching from morning to open the United States House of 1986. Later that same year, Bob was again my home in the Bronx on September 11— Representatives and for your continued serv- promoted, this time as Chief Engineer of the watching as the greatest attack on U.S. civil- ice and dedication. East Norriton Fire Engine Company. In 1980, ians was ever undertaken—I am greatly dis- f eight years after he joined the East Norriton appointed by the President’s poor request. As Fire Engine Company, Bob was awarded Life a New Yorker who watched the greatest act of PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHAWN Membership. heroism I can remember—hundreds of fire- MITCHELL During his service, Bob made many signifi- fighters and police officers running into the cant contributions to the Fire Company and to World Trade Center as they burned, I am sad- HON. SCOTT McINNIS the community. Bob attended as many county dened by the President’ weak request. As a OF COLORADO and state fire schools as he could in order to New Yorker who watched in abject horror as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learn as much as possible about his volunteer the towers fell, killing thousands, including work. As a ranking member of the Fire Com- hundreds of firefighters and police, I am an- Thursday, May 13, 2004 pany, Bob served on many different commit- gered by the President’s insufficient request. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tees where he was able to use the expertise Later, I learned that a police helicopter was take this opportunity to pay tribute to Shawn gained in the fire schools to better the Fire circling the Trade Center site and could tell Mitchell and thank him for his extraordinary Company in which he volunteered. Bob ac- the second tower would soon fall. Yet, the po- contributions to the State of Colorado as a tively served on the banquet, building, truck, lice could not warn the firefighters inside be- member of the Colorado General Assembly. and uniform committees and later became a cause they used a different radio system. I As a three-term member of the State House of member of the East Norriton Fire Engine pledged to myself and my constituents that I Representatives, he will be remembered as a Company’s Board of Trustees. would do everything I could to make sure this legislator with the utmost dedication and tal- Bob has also been the recipient of numer- never happened again. Thus, I joined my col- ent, and will continue to be known as a leader ous awards from the East Norriton Fire Engine leagues, Mr. FOSSELLA and Mr. STUPAK, in au- in the community. As he moves on in his ca- Company. Bob was the three-time recipient of

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12MY8.090 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E845 the President’s Award, a recipient of the Chief RECOGNIZING ASIAN AMERICAN her mother taught 10th grade and her grand- Engineer’s Award, and a two-time recipient of HERITAGE MONTH father Professor Charles Guice served as prin- the Fire Fighter of the Year Award. cipal for 50 years. Her latter years were spent Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join HON. HILDA L. SOLIS at St. Joseph Catholic School where she grad- me today to recognize Robert Stephens’s OF CALIFORNIA uated 8th Grade. Upon completing elementary dedication to volunteer work and the East IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school, she attended Holy Rosary High School Norriton Fire Engine Company and the con- in Lafayette, Louisiana and graduated with tributions he has made to the East Norriton Thursday, May 13, 2004 honors. community and the Commonwealth of Penn- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Joan attended college at Tuskegee Univer- sylvania. honor and recognize the month of May as sity with a major in Nursing Education. How- f Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and to ever, when her mother moved the family to Brooklyn, New York, she enrolled at Medgar REGARDING H.R. 4280, THE pay tribute to the 120,000 individuals of Asian Evers College and completed her education in H.E.A.L.T.H ACT descent I represent in California’s 32nd Con- gressional District. I am fortunate to represent Business Management. She later attended an ethnically diverse district that has experi- New York University and received a certificate HON. MARK UDALL enced first hand the economic and cultural as an Administrative Assistant. OF COLORADO contributions of the Asian Pacific American Joan worked with the United Negro College IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. Fund as an Employee Associate where she Thursday, May 13, 2004 Although less than 4 percent of the U.S. began to develop a format that would bring to- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I’m population is Asian, I am proud that 19 per- gether all graduates of other black colleges to holding my nose and voting against H.R. cent of the congressional district I represent is participate in a job market. This has now 4280, which would limit medical malpractice of Asian descent. Some cities in my congres- evolved as a site on the Internet for job place- awards. I am not pleased that we are voting sional district have a well-established Asian ments. on this bill again, since an identical bill is lan- Pacific American community. Monterey Park, Joan later met and married hometown guishing over in the Senate and I doubt that for example, is home to a vibrant Asian Amer- friend, David Peterson, Jr. From their union, by passing it today we will jolt the Senate into ican community and has a City Council that is two children, Danielle and David Peterson III, moving on the bill. I think the vote today has majority Asian. Other cities in the congres- were born. The children attended St. Paul more to do with politics than with policy. sional district I represent, like West Covina, Community Christian School where Joan be- I think we’re beating a dead horse. Both have experienced an increase in their Asian came very involved in her children’s education sides have dug in and aren’t willing to com- population in more recent times. From 1980 to and participated in all fundraising activities. promise. In the meantime, we aren’t doing the present, West Covina’s Asian Pacific When the children transferred to P.S. 308, anything to reform our medical liability system American population has grown from 4 per- Joan continued to be active and was the Fi- and we aren’t doing anything to make health cent to 23 percent. nancial Secretary for the P.T.A. until her care more affordable and accessible for Amer- Asian Pacific Americans bring diversity to daughter Danielle graduated. Joan joined the icans. Our system is inherently adversarial our community and also contribute to our Concerned Women of Brooklyn in which she and we’ve continued this fingerpointing game economy and to our advancement as a nation. is still an active member. In 1997, Joan’s hus- and done nothing to improve patient safety Asian Pacific Americans have made vast con- band became ill and passed away. Subse- and health care access, which is what we’re tributions in the fields of medicine, technology, quently, Joan bought a house and moved to really talking about here. and agriculture that benefit all Americans. Fur- Bedford-Stuyvesant, where she immediately I think we need a system that is non-puni- thermore, throughout times of heightened na- joined the Block Association where she now tive and encourages openness and improve- tional security, Asian Pacific Americans have serves as Financial Secretary. ment so that doctors can report medical errors fought to protect democracy in every war Joan presently works for the Health and without fear of being sued. This will help us since the Civil War. For example, despite the Hospital Corporation as a Senior Systems An- understand medical errors and improve proce- disturbing racism toward Japanese Americans alyst. In her sixteen years of service, she has dures and patient safety. Fewer medical errors during World War II, Japanese Americans vol- worked in several areas, Office of Affiliations, will result in fewer medical malpractice suits, unteered to serve in the armed forces as part Construction Management, Kings County Re- which in turn will help keep malpractice insur- of the 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat construction Project, Elmhurst Modernization ance rates and health care premiums down. Team. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team Project, Accounting Department and presently That’s why I voted for H.R. 663, the Patient remains the most decorated unit in U.S. mili- she is in the Receiving Department at Queens Safety and Quality Improvement Act, which tary history. Not only did these Japanese serv- Hospital. would create a voluntary medical error report- icemen show their loyalty to the United States, As a recipient of several awards as an Out- ing system under which patient safety organi- but they also earned more than 18,000 indi- standing Leader in her community and school, zations would receive, on a confidential basis, vidual decorations in less than 2 years. These Joan is interested in developing a program and analyze information on reported errors. noble service members deserve our recogni- that would address young males, ages 10–18 They would then be expected to develop and tion. years. Joan is a member of St. Paul Commu- disseminate evidence-based information to In closing, I would like to commend organi- nity Baptist Church, where Rev. Johnny Ray help providers implement changes in practice zations in California’s 32nd Congressional Dis- Youngblood is the senior pastor. Mr. Speaker, Joan Peterson has actively patterns that help to prevent future medical er- trict that exemplify and promote Asian diversity participated in improving her community rors. In addition to this legislation, I think we during Asian American Heritage Month. through various volunteer positions. As such, should explore ideas like alternate dispute res- f olution, no-fault systems, and medical courts. she is more than worthy of receiving our rec- I also want to make it clear that I am not op- A TRIBUTE TO JOAN PETERSON ognition today and I urge my colleagues to posed to capping damages because I think it join me in honoring this truly remarkable per- helps keep health care costs down and keeps HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS son. doctors accessible, like in my home State of OF NEW YORK f Colorado where we have caps. However, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE 21ST SPACE think H.R. 4280 sets low and arbitrary limits WING GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2004 on damages, which will hurt those at the bot- Thursday, May 13, 2004 tom of the income scale the most. Also, I don’t Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of think we should be shielding large and power- Joan Peterson in recognition of her substantial HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE OF COLORADO ful HMOs and drug companies from liability. contributions to her community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, ultimately this issue is about Upon gazing on their beautiful baby girl, health care access and patient safety. If we parents Emily Cole and John Stafford named Thursday, May 13, 2004 aren’t going to compromise, I hope we’d start her Joan, celebrating the namesake of both Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today thinking outside the box on how to end the grandmothers. to honor the 21st Space Wing at Peterson Air logjam on tort reform. I offer these ideas as a Joan spent her early years of elementary Force Base in Colorado. way to get there, because we aren’t going to education at Clio Public School where her The 21st Space Wing, under the Command get there from where we are today. grandmother, Joan Guice taught first grade, of Brigadier General Richard Webber, also

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13MY8.011 E14PT1 E846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 under Air Force Space Commander General IN RECOGNITION OF INDIANA lished a scholarship fund for Colorado Amer- Lance W. Lord, recently participated as cham- STATE TROOPER SCOTT PATRICK ican Indians to attend a college or university pions in the 37th annual Guardian Challenge DURING NATIONAL POLICE ME- within the state. competition and won the coveted Aldridge Tro- MORIAL WEEK Suzanne’s efforts to better her community phy for Best Space Operations include extensive involvement with civic orga- Guardian Challenge is the only national HON. JULIA CARSON nizations. She currently sits on the Colorado competition for Air Force Space Command OF INDIANA Special Education Advisory Board and the professionals and has a history of competi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colorado Medicare Consortium, and she has served on the board of directors for Aurora tions dating back to 1967. It allows nearly 200 Thursday, May 13, 2004 best-of-the-best competitors from various Air Sister Cities, D.A.R.E. Colorado and the Force Space Wing Teams around the nation Ms. CARSON of Indiana. In recognition of United Cerebral Palsy Association. The Colo- to test their skills against each other in tough National Police Memorial Week and the ulti- rado Chapter of American Mothers, Inc, recog- competition and rigorous evaluation. The com- mate sacrifices given by police officers across nized her outstanding commitment to commu- petition helps them better perform their mis- the nation, I wish to recognize the service and nity service in 1996 when she received the sions by increasing their overall capabilities. memory of Indiana State Trooper Scott Pat- Colorado Mother of the Year Award. Teams qualify by competing at their home sta- rick. Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that State Rep- tions against difficult criteria set in a competi- Trooper Scott Patrick, a three-year veteran resentative Suzanne Williams is a person who tive environment. By qualifying, teams com- of the department, was shot by a driver he has demonstrated an exceptional level of dedi- pete at the national Guardian Challenge com- had stopped to help on an exit ramp of Inter- cation and commitment to her life long pursuit petition where they demonstrate their capabili- state 80/94 in Gary, IN. He died December 22, of public service. It is her incredible devotion ties. In this case, Team 21 from Peterson Air 2003 at the age of 27. along with her passion for contributing towards Force Base came home with high honors, se- Trooper Patrick’s name and service will be the betterment of her community and the State curing the coveted Aldridge Trophy, which is among 362 fallen officers, killed in the line of of Colorado that I wish to bring before this awarded to the Best Space Operations Wing. duty in the past year and added to the Na- body of Congress and this nation. It is my dis- tional Police Memorial here in Washington tinct pleasure to honor Suzanne here today, I extend congratulations to the top-notch during National Police Memorial Week. and wish her and her husband Ed all the best competitors in Guardian Challenge who Our mere words, even our sincere thanks in their future endeavors. earned the Aldridge Trophy for the 21st Space cannot add to the life of this young husband, f Wing. From Space Operations this includes: father, son and brother. Trooper Patrick has Captain Michael Bruno, Crew Commander, paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the RECOGNIZING GORSKI Technical Sergeant Kenneth DeFeo, Space people of Indiana. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Operator, Captain Jennifer Berger, Crew Com- We can ensure the life and sacrifice of mander, Staff Sergeant Robert Widrick, Crew every officer slain in the line of duty is never HON. JIM GERLACH Chief, Airman First Class Jennifer McCord, forgotten. We can try to assure the survivors OF PENNSYLVANIA Space Console Operator, Flight Lieutenant that his sacrifice was not in vain, and we must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jay Garratt, Crew Commander, Flight Ser- do what we can as citizens to increase the Thursday, May 13, 2004 geant Ken Callaghan, Space Operator, Ser- public’s appreciation for law enforcement, es- geant Stewart Williamson, Operations Team pecially the dangers faced on our behalf to Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Trainer, Corporal Andrew Leckie, Space Oper- protect us. recognize the Gorski Construction Company ator, Corporal Gary Wright, Space Operator, To the Patrick family, grateful Hoosiers and as it celebrates 50 years of excellence in the SAC Kristopher Cochrane, Space Operator. a grateful nation say thank you. construction industry. From Communications: Staff Sergeant David f Caesar J. Gorski, Sr. started the Gorski Kisner and Senior Airman Jon McCullar, both Construction Company in 1954 with a $75 sur- Communications competition. From Security PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUZANNE plus pickup truck from Peco Energy Company Forces competition: Staff Sergeant Duane WILLIAMS and carpentry and masonry tools that he had Blackmon, Staff Sergeant Jon Scott, Airman gathered during a four-year apprenticeship First Class Steven Israel, Airman First Class HON. SCOTT McINNIS with Mecca Construction. In the beginning, Thanongsack Phanda and Staff Sergeant Mat- OF COLORADO Gorski constructed stone chimneys and re- thew Tussey. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paired barns. From 1954 until 1974, Gorski Construction built three to four custom homes In addition, I extend special congratulations Thursday, May 13, 2004 to Staff Sergeant Matthew Tussey of 137th each year. In the late 1960s, Gorski Construc- Space Warning Squadron, Air National Guard Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tion took on the new task of building commer- in Greeley, for earning the Top Gun Trophy take this opportunity to pay tribute to Suzanne cial properties. and medal for overall best marksman in all of Williams and thank her for her extraordinary Gorski Construction earned a first-place Air Force Space Command. contributions to the State of Colorado as a award from Associated Builders and Contrac- member of the Colorado General Assembly. tors for the design and construction of the I would also like to honor the entire Team As a four-term member of the State House of Gorski headquarters building. The 16,200 21 Wing Staff: Command Chief Master Ser- Representatives, she will always be remem- square-foot, two-story brick building won the geant for the 21st Space Wing, Vance Clarke; bered as a dedicated public servant and lead- ‘‘Excellence in Construction’’ Eagle award for Colonel Gary Pond, 21st Maintenance Group er of the community. As she moves on in her pre-engineered buildings costing less than 2 Commander; Lieutenant Colonel Bryant An- career, let it be known that I, along with the million dollars. The $1,640,000 building was derson, 21st Operations Group Deputy Com- people of Colorado, are eternally grateful for built in 7 months and was occupied in Novem- mander; Colonel Al Kemmet, Jr., 21st Space all that she has accomplished in her tenure in ber 2002. The Company uses the corporate Wing Guardian Challenge Project Officer; Staff the Colorado House of Representatives. headquarters to showcase their construction Sergeant Jason Hand who was ‘‘Iron Mike’’— Representing Arapahoe and Denver coun- prowess for prospective clients. the Team Mascot; Major Matthew Carroll, ties for District 41, Suzanne has worked in In 2003, the Company completed three Guardian Challenge Project Officer Advance neighborhood schools for twenty-two years as major construction projects with a 17-person Team; Mr. Dick DuBose and Mr. Mel Thiel, a special education teacher. Suzanne’s inti- crew and several subcontractors. For exam- both Guardian Challenge Advance Team and mate knowledge with education has served ple, they designed and built the $3.5 million, Technical Sergeant Roger Kelley, Transpor- her well as a member of the Education Com- 30,000 square foot food processing facility for tation Support. mittee, sponsoring legislation to implement Don’s Salads in Skippack Township, Mont- Mr. Speaker, I take great pleasure today in funding for full-day kindergarten in low-per- gomery County, Pennsylvania. Gorski Con- congratulating the 21st Space Wing for their forming school districts. Other legislation Su- struction also built the $1.4 fire station for outstanding achievements in this year’s zanne has sponsored includes the Child Care Goodwill Fire Company in West Chester, Guardian Challenge. They are true profes- Loan Forgiveness Program that assists Pennsylvania. The Company also completed a sionals in our United States Air Force and are childcare professionals in attending community five-bedroom, 6,000 square foot Mediterra- part of the best space and missile team in the college to gain more skills, and the American nean style home in Limerick Township, Mont- world. Indian Scholars license plate, which estab- gomery County, Pennsylvania.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.005 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E847 This year, Gorski Construction is working on In addition to the national recognition and The Upper Blue River, the Tenmile Creek, a 22-acre extension to the Iron Bridge Cor- appreciation, the most rewarding aspect of the Swan River drainage and Lower Blue River are being considered, Gentry said. porate Center that will be finished by summer restoration project was returning the Blue ‘‘Hopefully other Summit County govern- 2004. The Company is also renovating the St. River to its natural beauty. Anglers can now mental entities and groups find projects for John’s Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Pennsyl- fish for trout in its sparkling waters. Hikers can Trout Unlimited to be involved in as well,’’ vania with new hardwood floors and more walk the trails adjacent to the river and take in Gentry said. seating for its choir. The $300,000 project will the wonderful views. In January, the Colorado Chapter of the be completed in late August 2004. Mr. Speaker, the Blue River Restoration American Public Works Association selected When Caesar J. Gorski, Sr. founded his Project is a shining example of collaborative the project for the Project of the Year Award in the Utility Drainage and Environmental company in May 1954, he quickly gained a and successful outdoor public works projects. in the Small Communities category. reputation as a creative builder who took great It is a model for future projects and proves In September 2003, Gentry won the Na- pride in his craftsmanship. Over the past 50 that groups of concerned citizens can cooper- tional Trout Unlimited Distinguished Serv- years, Gorski Construction has grown into a ate to improve the environment and enhance ice Award for his efforts with the Blue River nationally recognized design and construction the quality of life in their communities. This is Restoration Project. firm that has extensive experience in indus- especially important as hunting and fishing ac- f trial, institutional, and commercial construction. tivities significantly contribute to the health of RECOGNIZING THE INAUGURATION Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Colorado’s economy—as well as the health of OF THE RICARDO MONTALBA´ N me today in recognizing Gorski Construction the environment. THEATRE Company for its innovative vision, exemplary I have attached a newspaper story about craftsmanship and contributions made to the this accomplishment. HON. HILDA L. SOLIS quality of life of the citizens of Southeastern [From the Summit Daily, May 2, 2004] OF CALIFORNIA Pennsylvania. RESTORATION NAMED ‘EXEMPLARY PROJECT’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f (By Christine McManus) Thursday, May 13, 2004 SILVERTHORNE.—After receiving a third HONORING THE BLUE RIVER award for their Blue River restoration ef- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize RESTORATION PROJECT forts, local Trout Unlimited members are the Nosotros organization and the Ricardo looking for other stream beds in the county Montalbań Foundation for their exceptional HON. MARK UDALL to improve for fish habitat. leadership in creating and inaugurating the Ri- The most recent accolade for the Blue OF COLORADO cardo Montalbań Theatre in Hollywood, Cali- River project came April 17 when the Colo- fornia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado Trout Unlimited (TU) honored the local Over 33 years ago, the legendary film and Thursday, May 13, 2004 Gore Range Anglers chapter of TU and its partners with the Exemplary Project Award. television actor Ricardo Montalbań had a vi- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise ‘‘The one constant about trout is they like sion for a place where Latino artists, and today to honor the coalition that has dedicated to live in beautiful places. Summit County those in support of Latino artistry, could unite years of energy to restoring Colorado’s Lower fits that perfectly,’’ said Andy Gentry, presi- and work towards the common goal of ‘‘im- Blue River for the community, the economy dent of the local chapter. proving the image of Latinos in the entertain- and the environment. Trout Unlimited and its partners worked ment industry.’’ Today, we are able to see Mr. One of the most cherished aspects of Colo- together to narrow the channel of the Blue Montalbań’s dream come true via his Nosotros River. rado life is the access to pristine views and With declining stream flows during the on- organization and its partner, the Ricardo the wide variety of outdoor activities. Summit going drought, and only minimal releases Montalbań Foundation. County provides both, sitting in the heart of from the Dillon Reservoir Dam, the 120-foot After years of hard work and tireless leader- Colorado’s mountain country. With scenic wide channel below the dam provided water ship, tonight’s opening of the Ricardo mountains, majestic forests, and wild rivers, too shallow for fish to survive. Montalbań Theatre will historically mark the in- this region is world-renowned for its remark- The restoration project generally narrowed auguration of the first major theatrical venue of able vistas and outdoor activities. the channel to 30 feet wide. its size in our country to be founded and The project preserved the Gold Medal sta- named after a Latino artist. For generations to For decades the Blue River was designated tus of the fishery, as declared by the Colo- a Gold Medal fishery. However, in recent come, the Montalbań Theatre will operate and rado Division of Wildlife on 13 rivers in the present performances that will encompass the years the Blue River in Summit County has state. been impacted by nearby historic mining ac- The Exemplary Project Award from Colo- same ideals that its founders held nearly 34 tivities and other development, as well as rado Trout Unlimited recognizes outstanding years ago. As reflected through its mission statement, years of drought. The river became so shallow projects that have a significant impact on the Ricardo Montalbań Theatre will produce, below the Dillon Dam that native fish species coldwater fisheries. The award also recognizes successful part- present and support exceptional world-class were unable to live in this river’s habitat. This nerships between Trout Unlimited and other theatre that examines issues of common con- not only damaged the various fish, it also hurt local and state groups, local governments cern for all people, as seen through the lens the local fishing industry which relies so heav- and/or state and federal agencies. of the Latino experience. By offering theatre in ily on vacationing anglers. Partners who worked on the Blue River an accessible and state-of-the-art facility that restoration included the town of Facing a major environmental and financial emphasizes artistic partnerships and commu- problem, a diverse group of citizen groups Silverthorne, the Northwest Colorado Coun- cil of Governments (NWCCOG), the National nity participation, it will also aim to establish a united behind the idea of restoring the Blue genuine cultural center for Los Angeles, and River to its original state. Among these groups Forest Foundation, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service and Sum- contribute to the development of a new vision were Trout Unlimited, the Town of mit County. for the American theatre. Silverthorne, the Northwest Colorado Council Gentry said the project would not have We are fortunate to have passionate and of Governments, the Colorado Division of been done without all the partners. exceptional leaders like Ricardo Montalbań, Wildlife, Summit County, the United States ‘‘The Blue River Restoration Project has who has dedicated his career to improving the Forest Service, and the National Forest Foun- made a significant impact on the county and image of Latinos—both in front and behind the dation. These groups worked together to raise the fishery,’’ said Kevin Batchelder, Silverthorne town manager. camera. I commend his leadership for expand- the money to return the river to its natural ‘‘This project really showed how many dif- ing Latino employment opportunities in the en- width, thus restoring the riparian habitat. More- ferent government entities, nonprofit orga- tertainment industry; for training Latinos to be- over these enhancements have helped bring nizations and local organizations can work come better actors and industry professionals; the community together and have proven to together to make a lasting impact on their and, most notably, for reaching out to the be a model for similar restoration projects. community.’’ community and encouraging talented young The restoration has been a tremendous suc- Trout Unlimited and NWCCOG hope to people to enter the entertainment profession. cess. Mr. Andy Gentry, president of the local work with other local governments and non- I wish Ricardo Montalbań, the leadership of Trout Unlimited chapter, received a national profit organizations on additional river res- the Nosotros organization and the Ricardo toration projects, said Gentry and Liz Finn, award recognizing his role in the project. The NWCCOG assistant executive director. Montalbań Foundation continued success in American Public Works Association selected The chapter is putting together a list of their future professional and artistic endeav- the project as one of the most outstanding river restoration projects they would like to ors. They exemplify excellence in American projects in the nation. explore this summer. leadership today.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13MY8.010 E14PT1 E848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 A TRIBUTE TO OJEDA HALL- Brown Memorial Baptist Church. Ojeda and AWARDING OF AN HONORARY DOC- PHILLIPS her husband live in the Bedford Stuyvesant TORATE DEGREE TO SISTER section of Brooklyn. FRANCESCA THOMPSON FROM HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Mr. Speaker, Ojeda Hall-Phillips has dedi- THE CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL OF NEW YORK cated her life through professional and volun- SEMINARY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teer efforts to increasing economic opportunity Thursday, May 13, 2004 for all. As such, she is more than worthy of re- HON. JULIA CARSON ceiving our recognition today and I urge my OF INDIANA Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of colleagues to join me in honoring this truly re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ojeda Hall-Phillips in recognition of her dedi- markable person. Thursday, May 13, 2004 cation to increasing economic opportunities for women and minorities in her community. Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise f Ojeda Hall-Phillips is the Deputy Director of today in recognition of Sister Francesca the Local Development Corporation of East TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL Thompson, O.S.F., Sisters of St. Francis, New York, a 25-year old community economic JOHN A. ‘‘ANDY’’ LOVE Oldenburg, Indiana. development, not-for-profit corporation dedi- Sister Thompson, born in Los Angeles, CA, cated to developing business, job and housing received her B.A. in English from Marian Col- opportunities for the residents of East Brook- HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE lege, Indianapolis, IN. She earned a Masters of Education degree with a concentration in lyn and the surrounding areas. A strategist OF COLORADO and planner, Ojeda runs the Brooklyn Enter- Communication Arts from Xavier University, prise Center at the Local Development Cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cincinnati, OH. Later, Sister Thompson poration of East New York whose mission is to earned a PhD in Theatre/Speech at the Uni- Thursday, May 13, 2004 versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. build economic independence among women Her 50 years of teaching experience include and minorities through enterprise formation Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of a truly extraordinary St. Joseph Elementary School of Cincinnati, and expansion and skills development, with OH; High School English and Speech at the special emphasis on low-income African gentleman, Major General John A. ‘‘Andy’’ Love. Academy of the Immaculate Conception, Americans and Latinos in East Brooklyn. She Oldenburg, Indiana; Theatre, Speech and previously served as an associate in the stra- General Love has proudly served the United Black Studies at Marian College in Indianap- tegic planning departments of the investment States and is retiring on May 21, 2004 to civil- olis, IN; a Teaching Fellow in Acting at the banking firms of Salomon Smith Barney and ian life from a stellar 36 year career in the University of Michigan; Assistant to the Dean, JP Morgan. Colorado Air National Guard. Associate Professor African-American Studies, Also an entrepreneur, Ojeda is the Asso- Andy Love earned his Bachelor of Arts de- and the Department of Communications at ciate Publisher of Glory Magazine, a lifestyle gree in 1967 from Colorado College in Colo- Fordham University, Bronx, New York and As- magazine that empowers African American rado Springs, Colorado in Political Science. sistant Dean and Director of Multi-Cultural Christian women to live out their faith in every- After that, Andy joined the Colorado Air Na- Programs at Fordham University, Bronx, New day life from fitness, health, beauty, and fash- tional Guard. He did undergraduate work in York. ion to money management, spiritual growth, pilot training at Williams Air Force Base, in Ari- Sister Thompson’s publications include her parenting, and relationships. She has been a zona, where he earned his pilots wings and Dissertation: The Lafayette Players, 1915– contributing writer for Heart & Soul Magazine, became a Squadron Fighter Pilot who has 1932. History of the First Black Dramatic writing articles focusing on repairing credit and over 2500 hours in the F100, A–7 and F–16. Stock Company in the United States; Twice managing finances. Andy served in many capacities for many Called: Autobiographies of Seventeen Convert A member of the Board of Deaconesses of years at Buckley Air National Guard Base in Sisters; (one chapter): Notable Women in the Brown Memorial Baptist Church, she be- Colorado and eventually became the Vice American Theatre; Black Women in America, came head of Spiritual Ministries for the Wom- Commander of the 140th Fighter Wing, then historical encyclopedia; Families: Black and en’s Ministry Institute at Brown Memorial Bap- Catholic, United States Catholic Conference, on to Deputy Commander for Operations. tist Church in 2002. She co-leads the Wom- Department of Education; and Oscar Soon after that he became the Assistant Adju- en’s Bible Studies and the First Friday Wom- Micheaux and His Circle. tant General to the Air National Guard unit at en’s Revival Series. Her background experience in directing in- Buckley. In September 2000, Andy became She currently serves on the Boards of Di- clude such classics as: ‘‘Midsummer’s Night the Assistant to the Commander of Air Force rectors for: Groundwork Inc, a youth develop- Dream’’, ‘‘Hotel Paradiso’’, ‘‘In White Amer- Space Command, which required a move from ment program to support young people living ica’’, ‘‘As You Like It’’, ‘‘Ten Angry Women’’, Buckley to Peterson Air Force Base in Colo- in high poverty urban communities to develop and ‘‘The Dutchman’’ and encompasses origi- rado. In April 2003, General Love was pro- their strengths, skills, talents and com- nal plays entitled ‘‘Rag Dolly’’, ‘‘The Inside moted to the position from which he now re- petencies through effective experiential learn- Story’’, ‘‘Remember When’’, ‘‘Precious Dear’s tires as the Assistant, for National Guard Mat- ing and work programs with special emphasis Magic Christmas’’ and Happiness Is’’. ters, to the Commander of NORAD/ on youth in East New York; the New York City Her organizations are the National Black USNORTHCOM (North American Aerospace Financial Network Action Consortium, an initia- Federal Theatre Board; Jesuit commission on Defense Command/US Northern Command). tive to build better community development Minority Affairs; National board of Operation credit unions in New York City; Opportunities Major General Love has much to be proud P.U.S.H., and the Broadway Tony Board. Sister Thompson is an accomplished lec- for a Better Tomorrow, a job readiness proof in his extensive military career, but also for turer and public speaker in the areas of The- gram providing training and employment for the many awards and decorations he’s re- atre, African American Studies, Communica- hard to employ youth and adults in Brooklyn ceived, including: Legion of Merit Award, Meri- tion, the Black Family and Ministering the and; the Association of Women’s Business torious Service Medal, Air Force Commenda- tion Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Black Community. Centers which develop and strengthen a glob- Mr. Speaker: I echo the thoughts of behalf al network of women’s business centers to ad- Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service of many former students, friends and col- vance the growth and success of women busi- leagues whose lives have been touched by ness owners. Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Rib- bon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Sister Thompson. Ms. Hall-Phillips earned a bachelors degree Finally, throughout her illustrious career, Reserve Medal, Colorado Meritorious Service in government from Harvard University and is Sister Thompson has shared her many gifts Medal, Active Service Ribbon, Foreign Deploy- currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree and talents in many places and with many ment Service Ribbon, Colorado State Emer- from the Drew Theological School in Madison, people. It is the sharing of her gifts that makes NJ. She is the winner of Drew University’s gency Ribbon, Mobilization Support Ribbon, her a genuine treasure. Mr. Speaker I have Lawrence E. Toombs Prize in Old Testament and Colorado Long Service Ribbon. enclosed a copy of the extensive re´sume´ of History, F.B. Yetter Prize in Old Testament Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my fellow col- Sister Frances Thompson. Studies; and the Patricia Wickham Prize in leagues to join me in congratulating Major RE´ SUME´ Feminist Scholarship and Spirituality and So- General John A. ‘‘Andy’’ Love on his success- Sister Francesca Thompson, O.S.F., Dean’s cial Justice Award. She is married to Minister ful military career, and thanking him for his Office—McGinley Center #211, Fordham Uni- Samuel Phillips III, Associate Minister of the years of service to a grateful nation. versity at Rose Hill, Bronx, New York.

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Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, Sisters AWARDS AND GRANTS Canaan Baptist Church, New York, New of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Fel- York. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY low of the Year at the University of Michi- First Nazarene Baptist Church, Camden, B.A. English—Marian College, Indianap- gan at Ann Arbor. New Jersey. olis, Indiana. Special ‘‘Sojourner Truth Award’’ given by Antioch Baptist Church, Seattle, Wash- M. of Ed. Concentration in Communication the members of the Union for Black Iden- ington. Arts—Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. tity—Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana. Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, Ph.D. Theatre/Speech—University of Brotherhood Award—awarded by the Na- D.C. Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. tional Conference of Christians and Jews. P.U.S.H. National Convention, New Orle- ans, Louisiana TEACHING EXPERIENCE Outstanding Alumni Award—Marian Col- lege, Indianapolis, Indiana. Conference on Ministry to Blacks in High- 1954–1961: Taught grades two through eight: er Education, Daytona Beach, Florida. St. Joseph Elementary School, Cincinnati, Key to the City, Mayoral Award—Clarks- dale, Mississippi. National Black Progressive Baptist Con- Ohio. ference, Chicago, Illinois. 1961–1967: High School English and Speech: Indianapolis Education Association’s Dr. National Black Pastor’s Conference, De- Academy of the Immaculate Conception, Martin Luther King Human Rights Award. New York State English Council Award for troit, Michigan, 1979. Oldenburg, Indiana. National Black Pastor’s Conference, Chi- 1967–1982: Theatre, Speech, Black Studies: Teacher of Excellence in Drama. cago, Illinois, 1980. Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sister Francesca Thompson Scholarship 1969–1971: Leave of absence to complete Endowment established by the Sisters of St. 15 talks in Oakland, California, ‘‘Scholar in PhD., Teaching Fellow, Acting: University of Francis Oldenburg, Indiana Justice and Residence’’ for the Public Secondary Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Peace Committee. Schools. 1974–1982: Chairperson Department The- Teacher of the Year Award—Fordham Uni- Tri-State (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana) National atre/Speech: Marian College, Indianapolis, versity, Bronx, New York. Conference for Hospital Administrators and Indiana. Pierre Toussaint Award for Outstanding Staff. 1982–1999: Assistant to the Dean, Associate Contributions to the Black Catholic Commu- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Is- Professor African-American Studies, and As- nity. land. sociate Professor in Department of Commu- International Black Women’s Conference: National Vocation Conference, Milwaukee, nications: Fordham University, Bronx, New A. Nomsa John—Inspiration Award. Wisconsin. York. National Catholic Education Association: National Conference on Peace and Justice, 1999– : Assistant Dean/Director Multi-Cul- A. Koob National Award for Outstanding New York, New York. tural Programs, Associate Professor in De- Contribution to Catholic Education. Network of Black Career Women, New partment of Communication, and Associate Honorary Degree: Doctor of Humane Let- York and Cincinnati, Ohio. Professor of African American Studies: Ford- ters, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York, N.A.A.C.P. Regional Conference, Michigan. ham University, Bronx, New York. May 1996. Conference on Ministering in the Black Community, Adrian, Michigan. CLASSES TAUGHT, COLLEGE LEVEL Selected as one of 25 of ‘‘The Most Influen- Urban Education In-service Program, Acting Technique, Advanced Acting, Prob- tial Individuals in Catholic Education Over the Past 25 Years.’’ Award presented by the Cleveland, Ohio. lems in Acting, Oral Interpretation, Intro- Black Urban Child Conference, Archdiocese duction to Theatre, Theatre Criticism, The- Peter Li Education Group under the auspices of the National Catholic Education Associa- of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. atre History, Survey of Dramatic Literature, Conference on Catechetics for the Black Black Literature, Black Drama, Directing, tion—Minneapolis, Minnesota. Presenter of Commencement address and Community, School Office Archdiocese of Speech, Teaching Speech on the Secondary Washington, Washington, D.C. Level (Class for Education Majors), Conflicts Honorary Degree recipient—Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana, May, 1997. Black Catholic Conference, New York, New and Choices—20th Century Drama, Tension York. Between God and Man Found in Dramatic Received the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, from St. Michael’s College, Winooski Park, LCWR Conference, Kansas City, Missouri. Literature, Shades of Values: Themes in Molloy College, Rockville Centre Diocesan Black and White Drama, Beginning Acting. Colchester, Vermont—May 1997. Received Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Office, Rockville Centre, New York. PUBLICATIONS Award from the Department of Theatre, Uni- Union Theological Seminary, New York, Dissertation: The Lafayette Players, 1915– versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan New York. 1932. (History of the First Black Dramatic (Ph.D., 1972). St. Paul Community Baptist Church, Stock Company in the United States). Honorary Degree: Doctor of Fine Arts, Brooklyn, New York. Twice Called: Autobiographies of Seven- Fordham University, May 2002. Fordham Prep, New York, New York. teen Convert Sisters, (one chapter): Bruce Outstanding Sagamore Award—Given by National Progressive Baptist Women’s Publishing Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Governor of Indiana for Superlative Luncheon, Brooklyn, New York. 1959. Service to the Governor and the State. Faculty In-Service Lecture, Rice High Contributor: Black World, Freeing the School, New York, New York. ORGANIZATIONS Spirit America, U.S. Catholic, Black Masks Office of Black Ministry, Awards Banquet, (theater magazine), magazines. The Armstead-Johnson Foundation for New Haven, Connecticut. The Theatre of Black Americans, Vol. 11, Theatre Research, New York, New York (Ex- St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, New ed. Dr. Erroll Hill, Chapter 1, ‘‘The Lafayette ecutive Board Member). York, New York. Players. New York: Prentice-Hall, 1980. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow (Executive St. Charles Lawanga National Institute for Families: Black and Catholic, ed. Sr. Thea Board Member). Black Seminarians (Faculty), Chicago, Illi- Bowman, FSPA. Washington, D.C.: United National Board of Operation P.U.S.H. nois. States Catholic Conference, Department of Jesuit Commission on Minority Affairs. National Catholic Educator’s Association; Education, 1985. Former Board of Trustees, St. Michael Col- St. Louis, Missouri. Notable Women in American Theatre, Vol. lege, Winsooki, Vermont. Claremont School of Theology, Commence- 1, ed. Dr. Alice Robinson. New York: Green- National Black Federal Theatre Board. ment Address, Los Angeles, California. wood Press, 1989. Broadway Tony Board. Black American Law Student Association, Black Women in America: Historical Ency- PARTIAL LIST OF LECTURE SITES Fordham University, Bronx, New York. clopedia, ed. Darlene C. Hine. New York: John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio. C.S.J. International Conference, East St. Carlson Publishing, 1993. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Louis, Illinois. Oscar Micheaux and His Circle, ed. Bowser, Indiana University. Conference for Inner-City Teachers, Bos- Gaines, Musser. Bloomington, IN, Indiana Purdue University. ton, MA. University Press, 2001. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michi- N.A.A.C.P. Awards Banquet, East St. BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE gan. Louis, Illinois. Directing: This Bird of Dawning, Dutch- University of Missouri, Kansas City, Mis- National Conference of Black Criminal man, The Miser, The Silver Cord, And We souri. Justice Employees, St. Louis, Missouri. Own The Night, At Liberty, Midsummer’s Notre Dame University. African-American Catholic Catechetical Night Dream, Hotel Paradiso, In White Rochester University of Theology. Conference, Los Angeles, California. America, As You Like It, Ten Angry Women, Mt. St. Joseph International Theological National Black Theatre Program Con- The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The- Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. ference, Baltimore, Maryland. Moon Marigolds, I Never Saw Another But- M.L.A. Conference, Chicago, Illinois. National Black Catholic Conference, Key- terfly, River of My Song, Belle of Amherst, American Theatre Conference, Milwaukee, note Address, Washington, D.C. Black Vignettes (an original musicale) and Wisconsin. Presenter BLACK SPIRITUALITY RE- numerous Children’s Theatre productions. Trinity Baptist Church, Los Angeles, Cali- TREAT, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Original plays: Rag Dolly, The Inside fornia. BLACK EXPO, Indianapolis, Indiana. Story, Precious Dear’s Magic Christmas, Re- Conference on Black Women; Indianapolis, National LCWR Conference, St. Paul, Min- member When, Happiness Is . . . . Indiana. nesota.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.015 E14PT1 E850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 National ‘‘Future of the Church’’ Con- Weddig and thank him for his dedication and Ms. Bramble is also responsible for coordi- ference, Washington. D.C. service to the Colorado General Assembly as nating clinical experience for students in 14 National Black Clergy and Black Religious programs of nursing. She serves on the advi- Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. a member of both the State Senate and Future of the Church Conference—Wash- House of Representatives. Frank has brought sory board of 7 of these programs. In her role ington, D.C. an outstanding level of energy and integrity to as board member, she provides guidance to Saint Meinrad Seminary. the Colorado General Assembly throughout faculty to include the need for curriculum Pacific Coast Religion Congress—Keynote his years of public service, and as he cele- changes to support current trends in nursing, Address, Los Angeles, California. so that new graduates can successfully make Institute for Black Catholic Studies—Xa- brates his retirement, let it be known that he vier University; New, Orleans, Louisiana. leaves behind a great legacy of commitment the transition from student to practitioner. Black Catholic Congress—Keynote Ad- to the people of Colorado. Some of her recommendations resulted in pro- dress, Atlanta, Georgia. Representing the people of Arapahoe Coun- grams of nursing adding Cultural Diversity, Inner-City Teacher’s Conference, Oakland, ty in District 36, Frank was elected in 2000 Pain Management and Introduction to Nursing California. based on his fair and balanced approach to Management to the curriculum. Black History Month Celebration, Museum Ms. Bramble received her undergraduate of Natural History, New York, New York. government and his previous political experi- Symposium on Black Performance, Colum- ence. In 1977, he was appointed to the Aurora degree from CW Post College, Long Island bia University, New York, New York. Parks and Recreation Board; in 1979, he was University; a Master of Arts in Teaching in North American Conference on named to the Aurora Planning and Zoning Nursing and a Masters in Education from Co- Incultration in the Church, Rome, Italy. Commission; and from 1981 to 1994 served lumbia University. She also holds a Certifi- Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois—City-Wide cation in Nursing Education and Staff Devel- Black Catholic Revival. on the Aurora City Council. In 1994, he re- Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration—St. ceived an appointment to the State Senate opment from the American Nurses Francis, New York, New York. and was subsequently reelected in 1996, be- Credentialing Center. Among her professional Black History Month Celebration—San fore running for the State House of Represent- awards are the New York State Nurses Asso- Francisco, California. atives in 2000. During his tenure in the Gen- ciation Nursing Education Award and the Peace and Justice Center Lecture Series— Health and Hospitals Corporation Multicultural Cincinnati, Ohio. eral Assembly Frank has worked hard to im- New York Archdiocesan Institute for Ele- prove education and promote fiscal responsi- Award for developing programs to promote tol- mentary and Secondary Teachers, New York, bility. During his last term, he sat on the Local erance for a culturally diverse workforce. Ms. Bramble’s accomplishments extend far New York. Government Committee and the State, Vet- beyond her professional affiliations. In 1981, Major Superiors of Religious Men Con- erans, and Military Affairs Committee. ference, San Antonio, Texas. she was commissioned as a Captain in the Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute Archdiocesan Afro-American Theology United States Army Reserve. Over the years, before this body of Congress and this nation Conference, Los Angeles, California. her devotion to duty, clinical skills and leader- ‘‘100 Years of Catholic Social Thought’’; to State Representative Frank Weddig for his ship qualities elevated her to the rank of Colo- International Conference, San Francisco, selfless efforts of public service during his ten- nel. Her distinguished military career included California. ure in the Colorado General Assembly. The National Association of Anglican Women, assignments in various military hospitals in level of integrity and honesty he has displayed Washington, D.C. peacetime and wartime. Her last assignment National Black Theatre Conference, Win- while serving his district and the people of was Commander of the 344th Combat Support ston Salem, North Carolina. Colorado has earned the respect and admira- International Black Women’s Conference, Hospital at Fort Hamilton, New York, until she tion of his peers. I would like to extend my retired as a Colonel in April 2003. Her military New Jersey. congratulations to Frank on his retirement and Inter-faith Celebration of Martin L. King, honors include: The Legion of Merit award, the Jr. Day, Angelican Cathedral, Garden City, wish him and his wife Pat all the best in their Army Commendation Medal with Four Oak New York. future endeavors. Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal National Catholic Educational Conference, f with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, numerous Certifi- St. Louis, Missouri. AEEE National Conference, San Juan, TRIBUTE TO COL. CELIA Y. cates of Achievement and Letters of Com- Puerto Rico. BRAMBLE mendation. Inter Faith Ecumenical Service to Initiate: Mr. Speaker, Col. Celia Bramble has dedi- Stop the Violence Week, Temple Emmanu- cated her life to providing quality healthcare to El, New York, New York. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS both civilians and military personnel. As such, Conference on BLACKS IN SILENT OF NEW YORK she is more than worthy of receiving our rec- FILMS—Yale University, New Haven, Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES necticut. ognition today and I urge my colleagues to The International Chapter Convocation of Thursday, May 13, 2004 join me in honoring this truly remarkable person. the FMM Congregation—Boston, Massachu- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of setts—December 1996. f National Black Catholic Congress, Cov- Col. Celia Y. Bramble in recognition of her ington, KY. Keynote, 1999. dedication to the work of Kings County Hos- PERSONAL EXPLANATION National Black Theatre Conference, Win- pital in Brooklyn. ston Salem, N.C., 2001. Celia Y. Bramble is currently an Associate HON. JOHN R. CARTER International Silent Film Festival: Le Executive Director for Training and Organiza- Giornate Del Cinema Muto, Sacile, Italy, OF TEXAS Guest and Speaker for the Festival. tional Development at Kings County Hospital IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center. She began her career at Kings County National Black Catholic Congress, Chi- Thursday, May 13, 2004 cago, Illinois, 2002. Hospital in 1967 after migrating from St. Vin- Keynote Speaker for the 100th Anniversary cent and the Grenadines. She moved up the Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, on May 11, Celebration for the oldest Black Catholic ranks from Staff Nurse and Head Nurse to ad- 2004, during rollcall vote Nos. 153, 154 and Church in Indianapolis, IN—Holy Angels ministrative positions through academic 155 I was unavoidably detained. If I had been Parish. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Scholarship Fund Raiser for the University achievement, clinical competence and dedica- of Michigan Theatre Department, Ann tion. vote Nos. 153, 154 and 155. Arbor, MI. In her current role, Celia has overall respon- f Black History Month speaker for St. Paul sibility for planning, coordinating and devel- of the Ship Wrecked—San Francisco, CA. TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH YANKOSKI—A oping educational programs for professional LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, f and support staff within the Central Brooklyn CIVIC AND HUMANITARIAN EF- PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK Family Health Network. This includes over- FORTS WEDDIG seeing over 40 training initiatives managed by Community Health Partnership funds. One of her greatest rewards is to see support staff, HON. CURT WELDON OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. SCOTT McINNIS who she has coached and mentored, become OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practical and registered nurses. One of her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES major achievements is the 100 percent suc- Thursday, May 13, 2004 Thursday, May 13, 2004 cess rate that she has had in preparing stu- Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to dents to take the New York State Board for I rise today with great sadness and tremen- take this opportunity to pay tribute to Frank Nursing examination. dous gratitude to honor the life of my good

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Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of so faithfully. f For many years, Joe served as executive di- Eva Cooper in recognition of her nursing serv- rector of employment and training for Dela- PAYING TRIBUTE TO NANCY ices to the Brooklyn community. ware County. As Joe led the agency through SPENCE Eva Cooper has worked at Brooklyn Jewish a time of transition and expansion, he was Hospital and Interfaith Medical Center for over known for his straightforwardness and positive 37 years. Eva is currently the Nurse Manager outlook in seeking solutions to assure that HON. SCOTT McINNIS of four Ambulatory Care sites and the PCAP residents receive the training they need to find (Prenatal Care Assistance Program) Coordi- employment or to advance their careers. His OF COLORADO nator for the Medical Center. She began her inspirational leadership had a profound effect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career in health care as a Licensed Practical on helping people to better their lives. Even Nurse on a busy 40-bed surgical unit. Eva after his retirement, Joe continued to assist Thursday, May 13, 2004 would always make every effort to give the others as a consultant to the Delaware County highest level of patient care. On several occa- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Workforce. His life was centered around serv- sions, when semi-private rooms were available take this opportunity to pay tribute to Nancy ice to others. some patients preferred to remain on the unit, Adding to his already extraordinary list of Spence and thank her for her extraordinary because they were so pleased with the care accomplishments in the community, Joe contributions to the State of Colorado as a they were given. plunged himself into other areas of community member of the Colorado General Assembly. Upon receiving her diploma from the Brook- service and involvement. He was a member of As a three-term member of the State House of lyn Jewish School of Nursing, Eva began the American Legion Post 227, the advisory Representatives, she will be remembered as a working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as council for the County Office of Services for legislator with the utmost dedication and tal- a Staff Nurse. During her tenure on the unit the Aging, an officer with the American Asso- ent, and will continue to be known as a leader she was promoted to Assistant Head Nurse in ciation of Retired Persons, a member of the in the community. Let it be known that I, along 1988 and to Manager in 1992. Eva was the Delaware County Retirees, the Veterans of with the people of Colorado, are eternally Chairperson of the Baby Alumni Celebration Foreign Wars and the Navy League. grateful for all that she has accomplished in for 3 years, which focused on the accomplish- The example of Joe Yankoski’s citizenship her tenure in the Colorado House of Rep- ments of the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care and dedication to duty will be his enduring leg- resentatives. Unit) graduates. When the St. Johns Epis- copal Hospital and Brooklyn Jewish Hospital acy. Representative of the sacrifices of this Representing the people of Arapahoe Coun- great country is the proud and gallant record merged in 1983, Eva organized the smooth ty in District 39, Nancy was first elected in of his service in the United States Navy during transition of the NICU. 1998 after serving many years on the Cherry World War II and the Korean War. He served In 1995, Eva was offered an opportunity to on the USS North Carolina, USS Catoctin and Creek School Board of Education. Nancy has become the Nurse Manager of Ambulatory the USS Des Moines. used this background effectively in the State Care Services of the hospital-based Pediatric Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me House, championing public education reform and OB/GYN Clinic and two community-based in remembering, a dedicated community lead- as the Chair on the Education Committee. She clinic sites. Eva regularly participates in com- er and friend to many in the 7th Congressional also has worked hard for a fiscally responsible munity health fairs, stressing the importance of District. I wish Joe’s wife of 52 years, Nancy government to reduce taxes for small business regular visits to the doctor, balanced nutrition and family, my heartfelt condolences and may and the people of Colorado, and served on and regular exercise. She spearheads the they find comfort in knowing that the many the Transportation and Energy Committee. Reach Out and Read Program at Interfaith people he affected deeply value his dedication Nancy’s excellent legislative record has gar- Medical Center. The Reach Out and Read and generosity and the example of his life and nered her numerous awards, including the Program is a national literacy program that ad- work. 2003 Student Voice Award by the Colorado vocates the distribution of books to all chil- f Student Association for Higher Education, the dren, ages 6 months to 5 years, at each well- 2002 and 2003 Guardian of Small Business child visit. She organizes many events includ- PERSONAL EXPLANATION award by the National Federation of Inde- ing Easter basket celebrations, Halloween parties and Christmas parties. pendent Business, and the 2002 President’s As the PCAP Coordinator, Eva advocates HON. JIM KOLBE Award from the University of Colorado School OF ARIZONA for the prenatal patients of Bedford-Stuyvesant of Dentistry. and Crown Heights. The program provides in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nancy’s efforts to better her community insurance coverage for women, who are unin- Thursday, May 13, 2004 clude extensive involvement with civic organi- sured or underinsured, during their pregnancy Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I zations. She is a lifetime member of the Cher- and post-partum visits. Eva also organizes the missed the vote on Agreeing to the Amend- ry Creek Valley Historical Society; member of Ambulatory Care Services quarterly Prenatal ment to the Stark of California Substitute the Colorado Commission on Higher Edu- Open House Tours, which allows patients to Amendment to H.R. 4279, to amend the Inter- cation, member of the WICHE Legislative view the Maternal Child Unit and introduces nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the Committee, and is a past member of the Gov- the staff responsible for patient care. disposition of unused health benefits in cafe- ernor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Higher Eva has been recognized for her leadership teria plans and flexible spending arrangements Education. abilities and unselfish commitment to patient care on numerous occasions: Nurse of the (No. 161). I intended to vote ‘‘no.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that State Rep- f Year—1988, IMC Women’s Auxiliary Recogni- resentative Nancy Spence is a person who tion Award—1998, and Manager of the Year— PERSONAL EXPLANATION has demonstrated an exceptional level of dedi- 2002. She is a member of several community cation and commitment to her life long pursuit organizations including Brooklyn Perinatal Net- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY of public service. It is her incredible devotion work, Caribbean Women’s Association and the along with her passion for contributing towards OF CALIFORNIA Fulton Street Merchant’s Association. the betterment of her community and the State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eva earned a Bachelor of Science Degree of Colorado that I wish to bring before this in Nursing from Medgar Evers College, and a Thursday, May 13, 2004 body of Congress and this nation. It is my dis- Masters Degree in Health Services Adminis- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, on May 12, I tinct pleasure to honor Nancy here today, and tration from Central Michigan University. Eva was unable to vote on ordering the previous wish her and her husband Peter all the best currently attends Self-Realization Fellowship question on H. Res. 637, providing for the in their future endeavors. Church in New York.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.023 E14PT1 E852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 Mr. Speaker, Eva Cooper has dedicated her Bar of California; a member of the Board of Runnemede, NJ: Michael Bieg, Carly Drebit, life to providing quality nursing services to the Directors of the National Equal Justice Library; Sean Fredhoff, Brian Kissam, Andrea Lowe, people of Brooklyn. As such, she is more than and a trustee of the Lawyers Committee for Rachel McKelvy, Michael Cook, Andrea worthy of receiving our recognition today and Civil Rights Under Law. He has also served as Farino, Jennifer Koss, Amanda McAnally, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring chairman of the Dean’s Circle at UCLA School Brianna Rodriguez, and Evan Prims. From this truly remarkable person. of Law. Woodland School in Barrington, NJ: Jill f Marc is married to the Honorable Christina Costello, Alexa Diedrich, Alyssa Jarmusik, A. Snyder, United States District Judge for the Megan Roney, Amanda Woodward, Tyler PERSONAL EXPLANATION Central District of California. Together, this Franceschini, Edwin Gross, Donny Lang, Mike distinguished couple has given unstintingly of Muniz, Erik Tate, and Matt Waite. And, from HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT their time and resources to improve their pro- Yellin School in Stratford, NJ: Amanda Hubler, fession and their community. Jeffrey Abbott, Jesse Debes, Sarah Price, Ra- OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, I chel Overpeck, David Calber, Katie Keen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask you to join me in saluting Marc M. Seltzer Maryann Baxler, Joshua Forrest, Katelyn Sul- Thursday, May 13, 2004 and congratulating him as he receives this livan, Vincent Carpinelli, and Ryan Cooper. Mr. BARRETT. Mr. Speaker, it has come to richly deserved honor. The librarians and reading teachers who my attention that I am recorded as ‘‘not vot- f served as advisors for the students were Mrs. ing’’ on May 6, 2004 on rollcall #149. Nancy Healy, Mrs. Jo Ann Burns, Ms. Nancy CONGRATULATING ‘‘BATTLE OF Clark, Mrs. Susie Leon, Mrs. Susan I ask that the RECORD reflect that had my THE BOOKS’’ PARTICIPANTS vote been recorded, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ Mosebrook, Mrs. Diane Drayer Beler, Mrs. FROM CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW Sue Milon, Mrs. Julie LaRubbio, and Mrs. on rollcall #149 (to suspend the rules and JERSEY pass H. Res. 402, regarding the urgent need Debbie Reinholt. for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS f and religious liberty in the Lao People’s OF NEW JERSEY TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF OR- Democratic Republic). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANGE IN RECOGNITION OF THE f Thursday, May 13, 2004 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OR- TRIBUTE TO MARC M. SELTZER Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ANGE PEACE STATUE recognize and congratulate the fifth and sixth grade students and teachers in Camden HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN County, NJ who participated in the Second HON. JOHN W. OLVER OF CALIFORNIA Annual Battle of the Books. Battle of the OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Books is a nationwide program designed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 13, 2004 foster and encourage a devotion to reading. Through this program, librarians and reading Thursday, May 13, 2004 Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to teachers select several books that each par- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a good friend and remarkable ticipating student is then required to read. recognize the spirit and civic pride that the man, Marc M. Seltzer, who is being honored Each week students meet to discuss the ma- Town of Orange, Massachusetts and its resi- on May 13th at ORT’s 2004 Jurisprudence terial they read and, in early spring, a competi- dents have demonstrated over the past 70 Award Dinner. Marc has made outstanding tion is held to test the knowledge that the stu- years towards the care and preservation of the contributions in the legal field, has written ex- dents have amassed as a result of their vora- bronze Peace Statue by Joseph Pollia. tensively, and is a widely recognized expert on cious reading. especially complex litigation. The Battle of the Books is a worthwhile pro- The 12-foot high ‘‘peace statue’’ stands in a Marc is a native Californian, who received gram which greatly enhances the educational small park in the center of Orange. Designed his bachelor’s degree from the University of experiences of all who choose to participate. I by Joseph Pollia in 1934, this sculpture re- California at Berkeley and his law degree from ask that my colleagues join me in com- ceived national attention when it was dedi- UCLA. Upon graduating from law school, he mending all of the participating students (in- cated as a memorial to veterans of World War became a Deputy Attorney General for the cluding my daughter, Jacquelyn) for their de- I. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt sent a letter State of California. After several years, he votion to reading, as well as the teachers and commemorating the event and coverage of the went into private practice and ultimately joined advisors for all that they do to educate our na- statue appeared in the Christian Science Mon- Jack Corinblit and Martin Shapero, forming the tion’s youth. itor. firm Corinblit, Shapero, and Seltzer, which Participants were, from Atlantic Avenue The statue addresses the need for world later became Corinblit and Seltzer. They School in Haddon Heights, NJ: Jacquelyn An- peace through its inscription ‘‘It Shall Not Be blazed an impressive legal trail which included drews, Ben Huber, Kate Quinn, Michael Again’’ and is said to be the only ‘‘peace stat- a massive equity funding securities litigation Wasienko, and Samantha Wentz. From Bell ue’’ of its kind. It depicts a doughboy just re- case. Marc also served as the sole lead coun- Oaks School in Bellmawr, NJ: Ryan turning from the war torn fields of France. He sel for the plaintiff in one of the largest and Campanella, Courtney Clark, Valentina is seated on a stump and beside him stands most elaborate west coast securities fraud Covalenco, Robert O’Donnell, Vidhi Patel and a 10-year old American schoolboy carrying a cases—the ZZZZ Best securities fraud case. Ryan Carney. From Glenview Avenue School book. The statue, which weighs 1,120 pounds, In 1998, Jack Corinblit retired and Marc in Haddon Heights, NJ: Jason Jenson, was installed on two granite blocks. joined forces with long-time friends and col- Zachary Andrews, Matthew Capula, Robbie Seventy years ago today this statue was un- leagues to become the resident managing Migliaccio, Christopher McKane, and Nick veiled as a memorial to the brave men of Or- partner of the newly opened Los Angeles of- Sabota. From Kershaw School in Mount ange who gave their lives to protect our coun- fice of Susman Godfrey L.L.P. In only a few Ephraim, NJ: Kristina Marioni, Joe Benigno, try. It has also served as a beautiful reminder years, the office became one of the leading Ben Donia, Nicole Fisher, Jessica Lanchang, that peace is an alternative to war. The sculp- litigation firms in Los Angeles. Nicole West, Chris Fehr, Melissa Jost, Rhea ture’s inscription, ‘‘It Shall Not Be Again’’, In addition to his extensive legal accom- Keith, Amanda Monteleone, Brianna Ingram, could not be more timely as the nation once plishments, Marc has served in a plethora of and Sarah Myers. From Pine Hill Middle again honors the memory of young men and civic and professional organizations. He School in Pine Hill, NJ: Shelby Cubbler, Chris women who have given the greatest sacrifice served as President of the Legal Aid Founda- Harris, Kori Lok, Emily Oriente, Monica to protect our nation and its citizens. In honor tion of Los Angeles in 2002 and is currently Thompson, and Jackie Springer. From Sev- of our nation’s veterans, I again ask that we the Vice President of the Ninth Judicial Circuit enth Avenue School in Haddon Heights, NJ: recognize the national significance of this stat- Historical Society. He is also vice chairman of Beth Packi, Matthew Deeney, Rebbecca ue and thank the people of Orange, Massa- the Executive Committee of the Antitrust and Baron, Megan Hall, Marc Delmonico, and Na- chusetts for keeping it safe for future genera- Unfair Competition Law Section of the State thaniel Harshaw. From Mary Volz School in tions to enjoy.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.026 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E853 HONORING CORRECTIONS OFFICER tional officers across the country for their serv- lator of the Year award in 2003 by the Inde- CHRIS WILSON AND SERGEANT ice to our communities. pendent Bankers of Colorado, and the Colo- JOSEPH DEMATTEO f rado Fire Chiefs Association made him an honorary member. HON. RUSH D. HOLT PERSONAL EXPLANATION While Tom has effectively served the people OF NEW JERSEY of Douglas and Teller Counties in the General IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RON LEWIS Assembly, he has stayed an active participant OF KENTUCKY in the community. He serves on the Board of Thursday, May 13, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Directors for the Children’s Hospital Research Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Foundation, and is a member of the National Thursday, May 13, 2004 National Police Week, I would like to recog- Western Stock Show and Rodeo Association. nize the bravery of two law enforcement offi- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I was He is involved with parent organizations at cers from my district whose heroic acts were absent from the House on Thursday, May 6th, Douglas County High School and Larkspur El- honored this week by Corrections USA, a due to an unavoidable commitment. Had I ementary, works with several faith-based com- leading national voice for correctional officers. been present, I would have voted the following munity outreach programs, and is a member It is said that correctional officers ‘‘patrol law way; rollcall vote 147, H. Res. 628, providing of Cherry Hills Community Church. He also enforcement’s toughest beat,’’ and nothing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. has served as a volunteer police chaplain and could be truer. Everyday, these officers work 627) ‘‘yea’’; rollcall vote 148, H.R. 2443, the is a former Director of the Colorado Ski Mu- to keep violent felons behind bars and put Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act seum and Hall of Fame. their lives at risk to ensure that our families of 2003 ‘‘yea’’; and rollcall vote 149, H. Res. Mr. Speaker, it is clear that State Rep- can feel safe in our homes and on our streets. 402, expressing the sense of the House of resentative Tom Wiens has ceaselessly dedi- The work they do is critical to the safety of our Representatives regarding the urgent need for cated his time and efforts to serving his district communities, and their sacrifices exemplify the freedom, democratic reform, and international and the people of Colorado. It is his incredible spirit of public service. monitoring of elections, human rights, and reli- devotion along with his passion for contrib- Far too often these sacrifices go unnoticed, gious liberty in the Lao People’s Democratic uting towards the betterment of his community but on Monday May 10th, Corrections U.S.A. Republic ‘‘yea.’’ and the State of Colorado that I wish to bring honored some of these extraordinary public On rollcall vote 150, H. Res. 627, deploring before this body of Congress and this nation. servants at their Medal of Valor Awards Cere- the abuse of persons in the United States cus- It is my distinct pleasure to recognize Tom mony. Each of the award recipients went be- tody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances here today, and wish him and his wife Diana yond the call of duty, putting their lives in jeop- of their detention, urging the Secretary of the all the best in their future endeavors. ardy in order to save the life of another. They Army to bring to swift justice any member of f all responded admirably to the crises they the Armed Forces who has violated the Uni- faced, and demonstrated the true strength of form Code of Military Justice, expressing the A TRIBUTE TO IFE-S. CHARLES their character. I was pleased and honored to deep appreciation of the Nation to the coura- joins Corrections USA in recognizing the cour- geous and honorable members of the Armed HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS age of these fine officers, and would like to Forces who have selflessly served, or are cur- OF NEW YORK take this opportunity to share the stories of rently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two of my constituents who were honored at for other purposes ‘‘yea.’’ Thursday, May 13, 2004 this event. On rollcall vote 151, H. Con. Res. 326, ex- On July 16, 2003, Corrections Officer Chris pressing the sense of Congress regarding the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Wilson quickly came to the aid of one of his arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by Ife-S. Charles in recognition of her commit- colleagues at the Middlesex County Adult Cor- the Government of the People’s Republic of ment to community empowerment. rection Center in North Brunswick, New Jer- China and urging his immediate release ‘‘yea’’; Ife-S. Charles was born in Trinidad, West sey, saving him from a severe beating at the and rollcall vote 152, H. Res. 398, expressing Indies and immigrated to the Prospect Heights hands of an inmate. Mr. Wilson immediately the concern of Congress over Iran’s develop- neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York 30 plus responded to fellow Officer Tim Morris’s dis- ment of the means to produce nuclear weap- years ago. She attended Holy Spirit Junior tress call and found him being attacked by an ons ‘‘yea.’’ High School, Brooklyn Technical High School inmate. Mr. Wilson restrained the inmate and f in Fort Greene and later went on to earn a de- spared Mr. Morris from further injury. Officer gree in Human Services. Ife currently resides Wilson received a Gold Medal of Valor for PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM WIENS in the community of Crown Heights with her stopping this brutal attack. daughter. Sergeant Joseph DeMatteo, a 22-year vet- HON. SCOTT McINNIS She is a New York State Certified Mediator eran of the Middlesex County Adult Correction OF COLORADO specializing in Community, Family and Parent Center, demonstrated his strength of character IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Teen Mediation. She is the Deputy Director at by assisting victims of a car accident he wit- the Crown Heights Community Mediation Cen- nessed on his way to work. On July 23, 2003, Thursday, May 13, 2004 ter (CHCMC) located on Kingston Avenue in Sergeant DeMatteo saw an SUV flipping over Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Crown Heights. Her job at CHCMC gives her a small car, and quickly rushed to the scene take this opportunity to pay tribute to Tom the opportunity to work with youth and families to help. Because of his experience as a volun- Wiens, and thank him for his extraordinary in her neighborhood. She works closely with teer fire fighter and first aid responder, he as- contributions to the State of Colorado as a the 71st and 77th Precinct Youth and Commu- sisted the driver in the first car, who was member of the Colorado General Assembly. nity Affairs Officers, where she conducts Con- pinned from the chest down under the car’s Elected to serve the people of District 45 in flict Resolution Workshops at Empowerment motor. When he noticed flames in the second 2002, he will be remembered as a legislator Programs offered by the precincts. She has car, Sergeant DeMatteo left the first driver in with the utmost dedication and talent, and will trained youths in peer mediation and conflict the care of another individual assisting at the continue to be known as a leader in the com- resolution. She is the Director of the 77th scene and rushed to the other car. Sergeant munity. As he moves on in his career, let it be Community Task Force which is an effort to DeMatteo and another individual were able to known that I, along with people of Colorado, enhance community and police relationships. break the windows of the car and move the in- are eternally grateful for all that he has ac- Ife subscribes to her own E3 philosophy: jured driver to a safe spot on the grass. Once complished in his tenure in the Colorado Enlight; Enrich and Effect. This is a philosophy the driver was stabilized, Sergeant DeMatteo House of Representatives. that she uses in her work with the community went back to the other driver that was still A businessman and rancher, Tom grew up and youth. Her attraction to community work is trapped in his car. He stayed with the driver on his family’s historic ranch where they raise part of who she is which is why she enjoys and helped keep him calm until emergency hay and cattle, and breed champion cutting serving as a motivational speaker at local workers arrived to release him. Sergeant horses. During his time at the State House, he churches and community centers. Ife can be DeMatteo received the Life Saving Award for has served on the Business Affairs and Labor seen speaking to the young women and men his efforts. Committee, and the Agriculture, Livestock, and of the community where she gives them words I commend the bravery of these individuals Natural Resources Committee. His work as a of encouragement or directs them to organiza- and extend my heartfelt gratitude to correc- legislator garnered him the Freshman Legis- tions for their own self-improvement. On any

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.031 E14PT1 E854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 given day you can find Ife in her office with a conferences—including chairman of three Manufacturers in this country are the most group of young people talking about life issues statewide meetings. Two years ago, she was efficient and technologically advanced in the and ways of dealing with such issues. For the primary foster parent representative in a world, but they face many challenges. In the those not attending school, she works dili- statewide group that helped redesign the Cali- face of massive global competition, the big- gently at finding them placements in GED and/ fornia Child Welfare System. gest problems facing manufacturers are the or job training programs. She further supports Mr. Speaker, Nina Coake was named Loma costs they can’t directly control, and harm the the youth in her community by attending open Linda University Medical Center’s Hometown environment in which they compete. As policy school meetings with teachers, and by enroll- Hero in 2001, and on May 18 this year will be makers, I believe we should focus on improving some in karate school, often negotiating celebrate at a county luncheon in her honor. ing that environment, and cracking down on fees with the Sensei so that ‘‘her children’’, as Please join me in thanking her for all her those companies who break the rules in the she frequently calls them, will have a place to years of loving dedication to the children most United States and abroad is one way that go and not get caught up in what the streets at need in our society, and wish her well in should garner strong bipartisan support. do not have to offer. her future endeavors. The Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Ife credits her love for the work that she f Goods Act does this by strengthening the fed- does to her Creator and her daughter Jahdai. PERSONAL EXPLANATION eral trademark law used to prosecute counter- She is also inspired by her son, Malchijah, feiters. It has three key provisions. who departed this life several years ago. Mr. Speaker, Ife Charles has dedicated her HON. HENRY J. HYDE First, the bill provides for the mandatory de- life to the betterment of her community. As OF ILLINOIS struction of the equipment used to manufacture and package counterfeit goods. Under such, she is more than worthy of receiving our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition today and I urge my colleagues to current law, counterfeiters can have their ille- Thursday, May 13, 2004 join me in honoring this truly remarkable per- gal goods seized, but retain the equipment son. Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, on the afternoon of they used to make them. I think we can all agree that we should not leave counterfeiters f May 12, 2004, I was absent for several votes because President Bush requested my pres- in business, and this provision will help us in A TRIBUTE TO NINA COAKE FOR 55 ence at the White House for an extremely im- that effort. YEARS OF FOSTER PARENTING portant meeting about the situation in Iraq and Second, the bill clarifies that Title 18, Sec- other national security issues. tion 2320, prohibits trafficking in counterfeit la- HON. JERRY LEWIS I regret that I missed the votes. However, bels, patches, and medallions that are unat- OF CALIFORNIA had I been present, I would have voted: tached to any goods. Sophisticated counter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vote No. 165, Motion to Recommit With In- feiters have sold counterfeit versions of the structions—H.R. 4280 ‘‘nay.’’ Thursday, May 13, 2004 trademarks themselves in the form of patch Vote No. 166, Final Passage of H.R. 4280, sets or medallions that can later be attached Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I am ‘‘yea.’’ to generic merchandises and given the ap- honored today to pay tribute to Nina Coake of Vote No. 167, H. Con. Res. 378, ‘‘yea.’’ pearance of a genuine product. This is coun- San Bernardino County, California, who has Vote No. 168, H. Con. Res. 409, ‘‘yea.’’ terfeiting and should not stand. been mother to 1,152 children over the past f 50 years, and helped create one of the most Finally, the bill offers greater protection for successful foster parent systems in the Nation THE STOP COUNTERFEITING IN ‘‘famous’’ marks by removing the requirement along the way. MANUFACTURED GOODS ACT that the spurious trademark be used in con- Nina and Vernon Coake took in their first nection with goods or services identical to two foster children in 1943, and then in 1945 HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG those for which the spurious mark is already registered. built a 10–room home to provide care to many OF MICHIGAN more abused, neglected and drug-addicted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One important example of why this last pro- children. She cared for as many as six at a vision is necessary is the famous Nike Thursday, May 13, 2004 time constantly until she retired at age 81. ‘‘swoosh.’’ Nike had never intended to enter Foster parents are special people, Mr. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I the sports watch market, so it did not register Speaker. The Coakes told the county’s Child am introducing legislation—the Stop Counter- its trademark for sports watches. A counter- Protective Services that they would take in feiting in Manufactured Goods Act—that ad- feiter took advantage of this loophole by sell- children at any hour of the day, any day of the dresses the mounting problem of counterfeit ing sports watches bearing a counterfeit Nike week. They understood that watching over manufactured products. I hope my colleagues ‘‘swoosh’’ because that trademark was so these troubled children requires constant vigi- will join me in passing this bill at the earliest popular. Nike was forced to add sports watch- lance and love. Many have been abandoned, opportunity. es to its trademark registry because it had no molested or physically abused, and it takes an The size and scope of counterfeit manufac- recourse under the law to stop the counter- exceptional person to find a way to make tured goods around the world is growing every feiter. The bill closes that loophole. these young people understand that someone day. In fact, the International Chamber of The Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured cares for them. Commerce estimates that seven percent of Goods Act will have a positive impact here in The Coakes opened the first shelter care the world’s trade is in counterfeit goods and the United States, but its reach can be global. home in 1976, and their work ultimately al- that the counterfeit market is worth $350 bil- Counterfeit manufactured goods are a world- lowed the county to close its dependency lock- lion. wide problem and we will need the coopera- up section at juvenile hall. In 1996, Nina Not only are these counterfeit goods a doc- tion of our trading partners to effectively fight Coake began caring for medically fragile in- umented health and safety risk for consumers counterfeiters. With these provisions in law, fants and small children, taking in severely here and abroad, but these counterfeit goods our trade negotiators will be able to seek drug-exposed and abused infants and seeing also impact our economy by stealing sales stronger anti-counterfeiting provisions in bilat- them through drug withdrawal episodes and from legitimate American manufacturers and eral and international agreements with trading healing broken bones. costing Americans high-paying manufacturing partners, with these improvements as the Nina Coake has been a leader in foster par- jobs. basis for asking other countries to enact simi- ent groups, serving as president of the San In fact, the U.S. Customs Service has esti- lar changes. Bernardino County Foster Parent Association mated previously that counterfeiting has re- for 10 years, and in a variety of statewide sulted in the loss of 750,000 jobs and costs I thank Congressman MARK GREEN of Wis- roles, ultimately becoming president of the the United States around $200 billion annually. consin for joining as an original co-sponsor of California State Foster Parent Association for Counterfeit automobile parts alone cost that this legislation. I encourage all my colleagues four years. industry over $12 billion. It is estimated that if to join us in cracking down on the counterfeit She was a leader in convincing the county these losses were eliminated, the auto indus- goods that threaten public safety, steal sales to require 20 hours of foster parent training— try could hire 200,000 additional workers. from legitimate manufacturers, and cost Amer- more than twice the State-mandated 8 hours. The plight of manufacturers in this country ican jobs. She has presented numerous workshops at has received a great deal of attention in recent I look forward to working with my colleagues local colleges, as well as 25 statewide training months, and rightfully so. The plight is real. to pass this legislation into law.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.033 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E855 TRIBUTE TO PHILIP G. GROSE, JR. have enjoyed being a part of their professional half of many and is a deserving recipient of and personal lives. Although Phil has decided this great honor. HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN it is time to retire from his official role as a f public servant, I know he will never relinquish OF SOUTH CAROLINA PAYING TRIBUTE TO GREGG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his role of serving the public. Mr. Speaker, I invite you and the members RIPPY Thursday, May 13, 2004 of this august body to join me in commending Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Phil Grose on his compassion, his intelligence, HON. SCOTT McINNIS pay tribute to an outstanding public servant his unflagging sense of humor, and his un- OF COLORADO from the State of South Carolina, a dear compromising dedication to his home state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friend, and former colleague, Philip G. Grose, His name may not be well known, but his Thursday, May 13, 2004 Jr. Phil is officially retiring from State Govern- words and phrases broadly read and widely Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ment as Director of the South Carolina Execu- quoted. His work is evident throughout South take this opportunity to pay tribute to Gregg tive Institute after serving in various state gov- Carolina state government, and serves as an Rippy and thank him for his extraordinary con- ernment capacities for 36 years. His extraor- inspiration to many of us who currently serve. tributions to the State of Colorado as a mem- dinary leadership and service deserve recogni- The impact of his service will be felt by future ber of the Colorado General Assembly. Ap- tion. generations of public servants, and I am proud pointed to fill District 57’s vacated seat in Sep- Phil is a native of Greenville, South Caro- to have him as a friend and to honor him lina, but he left his home state to earn a Bach- tember of 2000, and subsequently elected for today. two more terms, Gregg will always be remem- elor of Arts degree in English at Washington f and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. His bered as a dedicated public servant and lead- first professional job was as a staff writer and ROBERT L. HABUSH TO BE HON- er of the community. As Gregg moves on in sports reporter for the Charlotte Observer in ORED BY THE AMERICAN JEWISH his career, let it be known that I, along with 1960. He went on to hone his writing and in- COMMITTEE the people of Colorado, are eternally grateful vestigative skills as a reporter for Broadcasting for all that he has accomplished in his tenure magazine in New York, but returned to his na- in the Colorado House of Representatives. HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA A fourth generation Coloradan, Gregg has tive state to accept a position at The State OF WISCONSIN worked in the family construction business newspaper in Columbia. There he served as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES started by his grandfather since age fourteen. Sports Writer and Business Editor, before find- Thursday, May 13, 2004 He began his political career on the Glenwood ing his niche as Government Affairs Editor. Springs Planning and Zoning Commission in That assignment helped Phil marry his love of Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, 1992, and has served as secretary and treas- politics to his skill of writing, and would unwit- May 24, 2004, the American Jewish Commit- urer for Garfield County’s Republican Party. tingly launch his second career in government. tee’s Milwaukee Chapter will proudly honor my Due to legislative redistricting in 2001, Gregg In 1967, Governor Robert E. McNair recog- friend, Robert L. Habush, as the Community became the incumbent for District 61, serving nized Phil’s expertise and invited him to join Service Human Relations Award Recipient. Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, and the Governor’s staff as News Secretary and Every year the Chapter acknowledges one Pitkin counties, and was reelected for the Research Assistant. His adeptness and under- member of its association that has distin- 2003–2004 term. For this last term Gregg has standing both government and the media in- guished him or herself as an outstanding ex- chaired the Local Government Committee and sured Phil’s success in this role. ample of service and leadership to the Jewish In 1967, John Carl West succeeded Bob community and the city as a whole. Bob is served on the Agriculture, Livestock, and Nat- McNair as Governor and invited Phil to serve continually identified as a philanthropist who ural Resources Committee. Gregg has garnered numerous awards for in the new administration as Executive Assist- donates substantial time, talents, and financial his outstanding record as a legislator. In 2003, ant for Public Affairs. It was while Phil was resources to the people of Milwaukee. the National Association of Home Builders preparing to serve in this capacity that he and In Wisconsin academic circles, Bob has named him State Official of the Year. He also I first met, when after some cajoling from him strived to ensure that Wisconsin’s future law- received the Excellence in Leadership award I accepted an invitation from Governor West to yers carry on his legacy of excellence. From and the Defender of the American Dream join his staff and was placed under Phil’s tute- lecturing at Marquette University and the Uni- award from the Colorado Association of Home lage. Phil shared his enormous talents and his versity of Wisconsin, to writing instruction texts Builders, and the Legislator of the Year award enthusiasm was infectious. He merged effi- on litigation techniques, and providing funding from the National Association of Industrial and ciency and effectiveness in a manner I had for scholarships and clinics, he has moved to Office Properties. Some of Gregg’s extensive not seen before, and made government work improve the state of legal education in Wis- community involvement includes holding sev- fun and productive. I learned a great deal from consin. eral degrees in the Masonic Lodge, and he is him and developed a great deal of admiration A litigator for 42 years, Attorney Habush has a charter member and ex-president of the and respect for him. been named as Best Trial Lawyer of the Year Because of his tremendous abilities, Phil for the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Glenwood Springs Sunrise Rotary. Mr. Speaker, it is clear that State Rep- was elevated through a number of increasingly and one of the Best Lawyers in America by resentative Gregg Rippy has ceaselessly dedi- important positions in state government after the Association of Trial Lawyers of America cated his time and efforts to serving his district Governor West tenure as Governor ended in (ATLA), and served as the President of the and the people of Colorado in the Colorado 1975. Phil served as Executive Assistant to Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers and General Assembly. I am honored to bring his the President of the University of South Caro- President of the ATLA. hard work and commitment to the attention of lina, Chief Deputy Commissioner for the South Bob has also been a dedicated friend to the this body of Congress and this nation today. Carolina Department of Social Services, Direc- Milwaukee Jewish Community. Not only has Thank you for all your service Gregg and I tor of the South Carolina State Reorganization he donated his legal expertise to the Jewish wish you and your wife Marilee all the best in Commission, and Assistant Executive Director Community Center legal team on a pro bono your future endeavors. of the State Budget and Control Board. basis, but his fiscal gifts have made it possible In 1989, Phil was tapped to serve as the Di- for the Jewish Family Services to create of the f rector of the Executive Institute, where he JFS Robert and Mimi Habush Family Center, A TRIBUTE TO PRISCILLA leads statewide executive education programs the administrative offices and counseling facili- MADDOX for public sector leaders. He also manages the ties for the organization. The Habush family South Carolina Center for Excellence and the has also donated an eight family apartment HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS building as an independent housing facility for Budget and Control Board’s training center. OF NEW YORK Phil Grose is married to the former Virginia local residents with special needs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maxwell. They have a daughter, Patricia Robert Habush is the embodiment of Albert Grose Williams, a son-in-law John D. Williams, Einstein’s quote, ‘‘It is every man’s obligation Thursday, May 13, 2004 and two grandsons, Harrison Philip Williams to put back into the world at least the equiva- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of and David McCully Williams, all of Starnberg, lent of what he takes out of it.’’ Bob has con- Priscilla Maddox in recognition of her entrepre- Germany. Phil and his wife have both had tinued to be an inspiration to others on what neurial accomplishments as well as her con- very distinguished careers, and my wife Emily difference one individual can make on the be- tribution to dietary and health sciences fields.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.038 E14PT1 E856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 Priscilla Maddox is part owner, and co- COMMENDING WALDO ‘‘WALLY’’ son Hospital is a non-profit, critical access founder of Kitchen for Hire, a commercial SMEBY, 2004 IOWA SMALL BUSI- hospital dedicated to quality care and patient kitchen for caterers and others who do large NESSMAN OF THE YEAR comfort. volume food preparation. A unique concept, Stonewall Jackson Hospital began in 1907 Kitchen for Hire has been established since HON. TOM LATHAM with the dedication of a group of local September 2000 in Brooklyn, New York. OF IOWA women—The United Daughters of the Confed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eracy—and the financial and logistical support Priscilla began her career at Sydenham of the local community. Hospital, New York, where she worked for 10 Thursday, May 13, 2004 Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, widow of years as head of the Microbiology Depart- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thomas ‘‘Stonewall’’ Jackson wanted to start ment. She then moved on to the Marcus Gar- recognize an accomplished small business- a nursing home for older ladies. This was an vey Nursing Home in Brooklyn where she man from my Congressional District. Waldo effort to preserve the only home ‘‘Stonewall’’ served as Infection Control Coordinator for six ‘‘Wally’’ Smeby, President of Metalcraft, Inc. in had ever owned; it was being considered for years. In 1983, Priscilla headed the Isabella Mason City, Iowa was recognized by the U.S. demolition and replacement with a community Geriatric Center in New York City as a Li- Small Business Administration as the Iowa building. The United Daughters of the Confed- censed Nursing Home Administrator. After re- Small Business Person of the Year. Next eracy (UDC), looking for a fitting memorial for tiring from the Center, Priscilla became self- week Mr. Smeby will join other accomplished T.J. Jackson, approached Mrs. Jackson in employed and ran PMM Enterprises for six small business people in Orlando, Florida as 1901 about buying the home for use as a hos- years. In 2001, Priscilla became an instructor the Small Business Administration will award pital. Mrs. Jackson consented and Stonewall at Medgar Evers College, where she presently the National Small Business Person of the Jackson Memorial Hospital officially opened in conducts Continuing Education Classes, in- Year. 1907. The UDC held a ‘‘shower’’ to provide cluding Cooking for Diabetics. Wally is well deserving of this recognition. linens and pantry items to the new hospital. Wally first joined Metalcraft as an assistant For the next fifty years the women of the A holder of many licenses and certificates, controller in 1959, and in the true spirit of the UDC financed, supported, and managed the Priscilla possesses a Food Handler’s License American Dream, began working his way up. affairs of the hospital. It was a struggle for the from the City of New York Department of He went on to become controller, sales and hospital to survive. At this time, doctors made Health, a Commercial Cooking and Catering marketing director, general manager, and fi- house calls. No one went to the hospital for Certificate, Better Process Control School, nally company president from 1988–1993. In treatment unless they were very seriously ill. Cornell University Food Processing Extension; 1993, after the passing of founders of the Hospitals were thought to be for the insane Nursing Home Administrator’s License, New company, Wally purchased the company. and the desperately ill only. In the first five York State Department of Health; Health Care His entrepreneurial achievements have es- years of operation, Stonewall Jackson Hospital Risk Management, Institute of Medical Law/ tablished Metalcraft with worldwide sales of saw only 26 patients. American Institute of Medical Law, Inc. which over $7 million and 70 employees. The major- The increase of knowledge pertaining to in- was approved by the State of Florida Depart- ity of the growth and success the company fection and the growth of the community, ment of Insurance. has enjoyed has come while Wally was in a eventually prompted doctors to centralize their Priscilla works with a number of community- leadership position. services at the hospital, requiring patients to based organizations. She is a member of the Wally’s dedication and work provides bene- come to them, rather than the other way around. National Register of Who’s Who 2004 and the fits to the entire country. Small businesses are the engine of the American economy, as they Commitment and support through the last Women’s Chefs & Restaurateurs. She is also represent 99.7 percent of all employers. century allowed the hospital to grow, expand, a member of the Caribbean American Cham- As his Congressman, and fellow small busi- and move to its current location. In 1954, ber of Commerce (CACCI); the Brooklyn nessman, I join with all Iowans in wishing Stonewall Jackson Hospital moved across Chamber of Commerce; Community Board #8 Wally the best of luck next week. And, I thank town to its present site. An enhanced structure in Brooklyn, NY; the Washington Avenue Mer- him for the work he has done for his commu- was completed on the same site in 2002. chants Association (WAMA); the Non-Profit nity, his state, and his country. The recently completed, state-of-the-art Risk Management Institutes in Washington, f medical facility blends modern technology with DC; the Renaissance Health Care Network comfort, cutting-edge equipment with small- Auxiliary at Harlem Hospital. In addition, Pris- TRIBUTE TO THE PHYSICIANS, town hospitality. Stonewall Jackson Hospital cilla works with the Isabella Nursing Home CONSULTING PHYSICIANS AND truly redefines healthcare in the community. EMPLOYEES OF STONEWALL Corporation and the advisory board of Visions f Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. JACKSON HOSPITAL OFFICER JOHN PATRICK WATSON— Priscilla has been at the forefront of many ALASKAN HERO continuing education programs including those HON. BOB GOODLATTE sponsored by American Association of Homes OF VIRGINIA & Services of the Aging, NY and WIBO, Work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DON YOUNG shop in Business Opportunities. She recently Thursday, May 13, 2004 OF ALASKA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES received a citation at the 13th Luncheon and Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, it is with Awards Ceremony for ‘‘Visions: Services for great honor that I recognize Stonewall Jack- Thursday, May 13, 2004 the Blind and Visually Impaired’’ from Brooklyn son Hospital and the over thirty physicians, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today Borough President, Marty Markowitz, more than 80 consulting physicians and 200 I rise to pay tribute to the men and women in Priscilla is a graduate of Pace University. dedicated employees who provide the warm blue who have given the ultimate sacrifice. She received her Masters in Health Service professionalism and the personal touch that Every year, thousands of law enforcement offi- Administration from the New School for Social patients have come to expect from their local cers from all corners of our Nation come to- Research in New York. She has also received hospital. gether to hold a candlelight vigil at the Na- additional education on Care for the Elderly in Stonewall Jackson Hospital is located in the tional Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial at the Orient sponsored by the University of Cali- historic city of Lexington, Virginia and they are Judiciary Square. Spouses, children and even fornia in Los Angeles Gerontological Society celebrating their fiftieth anniversary in the those who just want to say thank you come to- of America. same location. gether to honor the over 16,000 heroes whose Since this week is National Hospital and names have been inscribed on that marble Mr. Speaker, Priscilla Maddox has made Healthcare week, I think it is only fitting to rec- wall. These heroes are law enforcement offi- several and varied contributions to her com- ognize the important contributions that Stone- cers who lost their lives in the line of duty. munity including service to the elderly, busi- wall Jackson Hospital and their employees Today, I pay my respects to these heroes ness development, and sponsoring continuing have made to our community. and to share the sorrow as we remember and education programs. As such, she is more Stonewall Jackson Hospital (SJH) is the pri- honor them for their unselfish commitment to than worthy of receiving our recognition today mary healthcare provider, serving the commu- protect and serve. We honor their lives and all and I urge my colleagues to join me in hon- nities of Lexington, Buena Vista and the sur- they have done to make our streets a safer oring this truly remarkable person. rounding Rockbridge County. Stonewall Jack- place for us to live.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.041 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E857 Last year, 145 law enforcement officers to serve on the boards of the Mayor’s Human PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN OIEN gave their lives in the line of duty. Today, I Relations Commission, UNICO, the Columbus would like to recognize and honor a fellow Day Association and La Festa Italiana. HON. SCOTT McINNIS Alaskan: Officer John Patrick Watson, who It is an honor and a privilege for me to rep- OF COLORADO gave his life Christmas Evening, 2003 while resent this remarkable gentleman who gives of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES responding to a possible domestic dispute call. himself so freely. Mr. Speaker, today I ask you Thursday, May 13, 2004 Officer Watson, an eighteen-year veteran of and my esteemed colleagues to join me in the force and resident of Kenai, Alaska was congratulating Monsignor Siconolfi on receiv- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to shot to death with his own weapon, allegedly ing this great honor. take this opportunity to pay tribute to John by one of the individuals on whose welfare he Oien of Delta, Colorado for his outstanding ca- was checking. Officer Watson is the first mem- f reer in the U.S. Forest Service and to con- ber of the Kenai Police Department to lose his gratulate him on his recent retirement. Over life in the line of duty but his loss was not in TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM SCHATZ his thirty-seven year career, John helped pre- vain. He will be remembered for his commit- OF CLEVELAND, OH, PRESIDENT serve the beauty of the national forests in Col- ment to his job, his friends and most of all his OF THE ASSOCIATION OF METRO- orado and other Western states, while making family. He along with the other fallen members POLITAN SEWERAGE AGENCIES them more accessible for the public to enjoy. of the law enforcement community share a His service to this nation is commendable and special bond with one another. They will be HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES worthy of recognition by this body of Congress regarded as heroes, a bond they will share for OF OHIO and this nation. eternity. It is only fitting that we celebrate their John graduated from California Polytechnic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives not for the way they died, but for the way State University with a degree in environ- they lived. Thursday, May 13, 2004 mental design while working for the Forest Officer John Patrick Watson went to work Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise Service in the Angeles National Forest. Fol- on Christmas Day as a hero and that is the today in honor of Mr. William B. Schatz, Gen- lowing his graduation, he worked in National way he will always be remembered. I pray for eral Counsel of the Northeast Ohio Regional Forests in California, Nevada, and Idaho fo- his wife Kathy, his daughter, six stepchildren Sewer District (NEORSD), in Cleveland, Ohio. cusing on the planning of recreational areas. and his family in Michigan. Officer Watson is Mr. Schatz serves as the district’s representa- In 1979, John arrived in Delta, Colorado, a true Alaskan Hero. tive to the Association of Metropolitan Sewer- where he began to work on the Grand Mesa, f age Agencies (AMSA). On May 24, 2004, the Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National For- members of AMSA elected Mr. Schatz to be ests. He has also done scenery management CONGRATULATING MONSIGNOR work on the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway and CONSTANTINE SICONOLFI HON- the president of the Association stemming from his exemplary commitment and dedica- the San Juan Skyway, and worked with the ORED FOR THE 2004 AMERI- Western Colorado Interpretive Association to CANISM AWARD tion to a clean-water community. AMSA’s mission is to effectively maintain a allow the public to better understand the many strong leadership role in the development and qualities of the national forests. Mr. Speaker, it is clear that John Oien has HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI implementation of scientifically sound, cost-ef- OF PENNSYLVANIA been an invaluable resource for the State of fective, and environmentally friendly policies Colorado and to our National Forest System. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the protection of the health of the public His selfless dedication to preserving a price- Thursday, May 13, 2004 and the environment. In May of 2004, AMSA less part of America’s landscape is worthy of celebrated 34 years of service to the clean- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I call acknowledgment before this body of Congress water community and the nation. the attention of the House of Representatives and this nation today. Thanks, John, for all Mr. Schatz has served with distinction at to Monsignor Constantine Siconolfi as he is your hard work, and I wish you and your wife, NEORSD from 1979 and for over 20 years honored by Amos Lodge No. 136 of B’nai Jenifer, all the best in your well-deserved re- has been a leader in the water quality arena B’rith with the 2004 Americanism Award at the tirement. working on many projects on behalf of the dis- 52nd annual awards dinner this Sunday at the f Jewish Community Center in Scranton, Penn- trict and AMSA. His distinguished background sylvania. includes service as the ad hoc legal advisor to A TRIBUTE TO LISA DAVIS Monsignor Siconolfi has dedicated his life to the Ohio Association of Metropolitan Waste- ministry in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Or- water Agencies, as a member of the Advisory HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Board of the National Enforcement Training In- dained in 1959, he was an assistant pastor at OF NEW YORK stitute, and as a member of EPA’s Quality Re- St. Patrick’s in Milford, St. Cecelia’s in Exeter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Holy Family in Scranton. In 1970, he was view Committee on grant audits. Mr. Schatz appointed as the Diocese of Scranton’s direc- has served in several capacities with AMSA, Thursday, May 13, 2004 tor of ecumenism and human affairs, director including chairing the Legal Affairs Committee, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of of Catholic cemeteries, rector of Villa St. Jo- Water Infrastructure Funding Task Force, Joint Lisa Davis in recognition of her commitment to seph in Dunmore and director of the Cam- AMSA-AMWA Insurance Committee, as well public service and help of those in greatest paign for Human Development. as serving on AMSA’s Board of Directors. need. Monsignor Siconolfi also served as the Mr. Schatz was instrumental in establishing Lisa is the third of four children born to Bishop’s Representative to the Pennsylvania NEORSD as a leading agency in the waste- Blackwood and Eliza Davis. She is proud to Conference on Inter-Church Cooperation and water industry and in helping to guide its cap- have grown up in Crown Heights and is now to the Community Action Department of the ital programs. Mr. Schatz has also had an in- a longtime resident of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. In 1985, fluential voice in convincing Congress to fund A graduate of Ohio University, with a Bach- Monsignor was named pastor of Holy Family the conversion of NEORSD’s physical chem- elor of Science in Recreational Therapy, Lisa Church in Scranton. ical Westerley Plant to a conventional biologi- sought employment with the New York City Monsignor Siconolfi founded and continues cal process. Mr. Schatz has also played an Housing Authority as a Youth Community to serve as executive director of St. Francis of important role in helping shape critical national Center Director upon her return to Brooklyn. Assisi Kitchen, which has served free daily policy issues on infrastructure funding, en- After 4 years, she left the Authority to work as meals to the needy of our area since 1978. forcement, and construction grant audit ap- a case manager for the Bureau of Child Wel- Monsignor Siconolfi has been involved in a va- peals. fare. Shortly afterward, she became a New riety of other community and civic activities. Cleveland, Ohio is honored to be the home York State Parole Officer, assigned to a spe- He founded the Scranton-Lackawanna Labor to Mr. Schatz. It is no secret that he is a man cial unit named S.H.O.C.K. This program man- Management Committee and the Marion Cen- who, day in and day out, goes above and be- aged only parolees younger than 22 years old ter for Women. He has served as director of yond the call of duty. He is to be commended and convicted of a drug-related crime. After the Scranton-Lackawanna Human Develop- for his extraordinary efforts on behalf of the several years of providing her services to the ment Agency, Scranton Neighbors Inc., the Al- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and city and State, she left the public sector for 7 cohol and Drug Abuse Council and Meals on on his election to lead the Association of Met- years to assist with the management of the Wheels of Lackawanna County. He continues ropolitan Sewerage Agencies. family business.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.044 E14PT1 E858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 Five years ago, Lisa returned to the NYC and feeling safe. We can understand this dis- declined with an increase in cost for edu- Housing Authority as a Community Coordi- tinction because we all experience some anx- cation, child care, basic health care, health in- nator for Brooklyn South and quickly advanced iety when the threat level moves from yellow surance, heating and cooling and gasoline. to the position of Citywide Program Manager. to orange or when we become aware of ter- In 2000, overtime pay accounted for about She was soon promoted to Senior Program rorist acts. As adults, we work to manage our 25 percent of the income of employees who Manager. reactions to these incidents. Likewise, our chil- worked overtime. With the new regulation mid- As Senior Program Manager, she develops, dren struggle daily with feelings of safety that dle-income workers making between $23,660 implements, manages and evaluates youth impact their quality of life. and $100,000 will lose their overtime—this in- and senior center programs throughout the The Girl Scouts of the United States of cludes our police, fire fighters, day care work- borough. Lisa is the creator of NYC Housing America is an esteemed organization, founded ers, chefs, plumbers, electricians, nurses, and Authority Kids Walk, which is approaching its in the State of Georgia in 1912 and chartered journalists. With over 60 percent of women third event year. She is putting forth a great by the U.S. Congress in 1950. Throughout its with children under the age of two being part deal of effort to connect health care services history, the Girl Scouts have worked to im- of the workforce, nursery and pre-school to the Brooklyn Housing Developments, prove the lives of young women through tradi- teachers are playing more important roles in Brookdale University Hospital, adolescent obe- tional scouting and other educational pro- our children’s lives. As the work day extends sity program, Fit for Life; SUNY Downstate grams. Now the Girl Scout Research Institute for parents, so does the work day for nursery Hospital, Asthma Mobile Unit and the Arthur has produced a report titled ‘‘Feeling Safe: and pre-school teachers. The average pay for Ashe Institute for Urban Health. What Girls Say’’ based on original research. these teachers is $8 an hour, with many work- Lisa has also committed herself to a number Through this publication, young women speak ing 10 hours a day. Yet they will no longer of volunteer activities. Currently, her highest to us about what factors in their homes, qualify for overtime. priority is PowerPlay NYC Inc, which empow- schools and communities cause them to feel An average police officer starting salary is ers young women through play. safe or unsafe and talk about their strategies around $40,000. They protect us, keep us Lisa’s mantra of ‘‘Not everyone thinks like for coping with such feelings. safe, walk the streets—put their lives on the me, and that’s okay,’’ has allowed her to have For example, the report reveals that while line. After September 11th, our Nation became a successful professional life as well as a ful- physical safety is a key concern for urban and more grateful and devoted more respect to our filling personal life. suburban girls, girls who live in rural commu- officers and first responders. Yet we now want Mr. Speaker, Lisa Davis has dedicated vir- nities are concerned about emotional safety, to take overtime away from them which could tually all her professional life to improving the specifically about being teased. This finding be used to benefit our economy and the lives lives of young adults and seniors in need. As supports the incorporation of anti-bullying and of their families. There are already some po- such, she is more than worthy of receiving our conflict resolution programs into our public lice departments that do not pay overtime but recognition today and I urge my colleagues to schools. Feeling Safe also emphasizes that offer comp time. Although, comp time is join me in honoring this truly remarkable per- families and supportive friends can help girls nice—with heightened security alerts and the son. strategize about ways to increase their feel- need for more police on our streets, many do f ings of safety and by so doing, become more not get the opportunity to use this comp time PERSONAL EXPLANATION empowered. This finding supports what we when they would like. Instead, many police of- have already learned about the important role ficers retire 20—30 years later receiving a volunteer mentors can play in a young per- check for their unused comp time. HON. NITA M. LOWEY son’s life. OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, we can not turn our backs on I would like to commend the Girl Scouts of our working Americans. Without overtime, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America for this research and the production many will have to struggle to maintain their Thursday, May 13, 2004 of a user-friendly report that can be a guide current way of living. I am not just prolabor, I Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, during an ab- for local, State and Federal policy makers. I am proud to be pro-family. And I know that sence yesterday, I regrettably missed rollcall recommend it to each of my colleagues and these new regulations would be destructive to votes 165–168. Had I been present, I would hereby pledge my continued support for this our working families. These regulations mean have voted in the following manner: rollcall exemplary organization that has made all the more work hours, less time with families, and No. 165, ‘‘yea;’’ rollcall No. 166, ‘‘no;’’ rollcall difference in the lives of so many girls. even worse, less job creation. No. 167, ‘‘yea;’’ and rollcall No. 168, ‘‘yea.’’ f The Illinois State Government understands. f MILLER MOTION TO INSTRUCT Our other body, the United States Senate understands—now the House needs to realize IN RECOGNITION OF THE GIRL CONFEREES ON OVERTIME the importance of these new regulations. I ask SCOUT RESEARCH INSTITUTE’S my colleagues to support this motion. PUBLICATION OF ‘‘FEELING HON. DANNY K. DAVIS SAFE: WHAT GIRLS SAY’’ OF ILLINOIS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Thursday, May 13, 2004 HONORING BARBARA NOEL OF GEORGIA Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today in support of the Miller Motion on Over- HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Thursday, May 13, 2004 time which would instruct conferees to adopt OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise provisions to prohibit overtime cuts, while al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to address an issue that is of concern lowing the administration to improve overtime Thursday, May 13, 2004 to every member of this body and every cit- rules. I am proud that in my home State of Illi- izen of our Nation. That issue is the safety of nois on March 31, the State House and Sen- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. our children. ate passed legislation that made Illinois the Speaker, I rise today to honor Barbara Noel, Recently, the Washington Post featured an first State in the country to exempt the State a Santa Ana High School teacher, who was article describing the findings of a national sur- from the changes to overtime pay rules. This recently honored with the Bravo Award. vey conducted by researchers from Duke Uni- legislation was signed into law by our former The Bravo Award was established in 1983 versity and the nonprofit Foundation for Child House colleague, Governor Blagojevich. by the Music Center Education Division to rec- Development. The title of the article tells the This legislation will preserve overtime com- ognize teachers for creativity and innovation in story of their results; ‘‘Baby Steps Made in the pensation for 375,000 workers in Illinois. Un- Arts education. Three Bravo Awards are hand- Well-Being of Children.’’ The good news it fortunately, not every State will be able to ed out each year: one to a school, one to an shares is that children and teens are safer pass legislation to protect their workers. The arts specialist, and one to a general classroom today than they have been in the past 30 Department of Labor’s new regulations will cut teacher. years—less likely to commit or be victims of the pay and lengthen the hours for workers Barbara is only the second dance teacher in crime, to become young parents, and less making as little as $23,660. This would mean 22 years to win this prestigious award and I likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. a pay cut for middle-income Americans, when am very excited for her. I wish to thank her for This is good news indeed, but as we all millions depend on overtime pay to make ends innovation and dedication in teaching the arts know, there is a difference between being safe meet at a time when the median income has to out school children.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.047 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E859 PAYING TRIBUTE TO ED WARD Geriatric Psychiatry and an Assistant Clinical Janet began her career at the House working Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at as a Junior Communications Terminal Oper- HON. SCOTT McINNIS SUNY Health Sciences Center of Brooklyn. ator and for the past 30 years has served this OF COLORADO Dr. Brady is a member of the American Psy- great institution as a valuable employee at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chiatric Association, the American College of House Information Resources (HIR) within the Physician Executives, and the American Col- Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Thursday, May 13, 2004 lege of Healthcare Executives. (CAO). Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a Dr. Brady has received numerous awards While at HIR, Janet held many positions of heavy heart that I rise to pay tribute to the life for community service from various elected of- increasing responsibility, requiring her to learn and memory of Edwin ‘‘Ed’’ Ward of Durango, ficials and Community Based Organizations, new and evolving computer technologies. Ini- Colorado who passed away recently at the including the Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights, tially, Janet worked in the Bill Status Office age of eighty-nine. Ed lived a full life as a de- the Caribbean Women’s Health Association, providing the status of bills in the legislative voted family man and beloved member of his the Boy Scouts of America and the Caribbean process to both the American public and the community. As his family mourns his loss, I American Chamber of Commerce & Industry. House community. believe it is appropriate to remember Ed and She pledges that Kingsbrook Jewish Medical In the early 1980s, when the House began the many contributions he made to his com- Center will continue to forge ties to the cul- using personal computers, Janet began work- munity and state. turally diverse community in which it is located ing in the User Assistance Office. There she Born and raised in Delta, Colorado, Ed and will remain a vital part of the healthcare continuously expanded her technical expertise spent twenty-three years working with power delivery system in Brooklyn. to help House staff in their use of personal companies helping to maintain the generating Mr. Speaker, Dr. Linda Brady has dedicated computers and a wide range of desktop soft- stations and their infrastructure in Western her life to improving mental health services for ware. Over time she began supporting in- Colorado. Ed represented his fellow employ- the residents of Brooklyn. As such, she is creasingly complex hardware and software ees as an elected union representative for more than worthy of receiving our recognition technology projects to include evaluating soft- Local 57 of the International Brotherhood of today and I urge my colleagues to join me in ware, configuration of network servers, and Electrical Workers. Upon his retirement in honoring this truly remarkable health profes- development of applications and databases for 1976, Ed dedicated his efforts to numerous sional. Member, Committee, and House Support Of- civic organizations in his Durango community. f fices. He was active in the Animas Valley Grange, Since 2000, Janet has been an invaluable Pomona Grange, and Durango Elks Lodge. RECOGNIZE HEIDI CAPRARO member of HIR’s Information Management di- He also served for ten years on the board of rectorate where she had primary responsibility directors of Animas Water Company, and on HON. MIKE ROGERS for the Customer Tracking System (CTS). CTS the board of the Animas Mosquito Control Dis- OF MICHIGAN is used by the CAO to collect, record and re- trict Board. Ed was also a member of the La IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port customer service delivery information. Plata County Fair Board and the Fair Grounds Janet has been very customer oriented, dis- Thursday, May 13, 2004 Commission. played great passion for her work and has Mr. Speaker, we are all terribly saddened by Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I maintained excellent relationships with her the loss of Edwin Ward, and I am deeply hon- rise to recognize Heidi Capraro, of Hillside customers. ored to bring his life to the attention of this Middle School in Northville, who was chosen On behalf of the entire House community, body of Congress and this nation. My heart as Michigan’s Teacher of the Year for 2004– we extend congratulations to Janet for her goes out to his family during this difficult time 2005. Mrs. Capraro has shown extraordinary many years of dedication and outstanding of bereavement. commitment to her students and her profes- contributions to the U.S. House of Represent- f sion over the past 14 years. atives. We wish Janet many wonderful years Mrs. Capraro’s enthusiasm and patience in fulfilling her retirement dreams. TRIBUTE TO DR. LINDA BRADY have made her a favorite among her students, f and a well-respected teacher among her HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS peers. She is an engaging instructor known for RESUMING EDUCATION AFTER OF NEW YORK incorporating hands-on learning as a key ele- DEFENSE SERVICE (READS) ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of her science curricula. Her willingness to devote extra time and attention to her class- Thursday, May 13, 2004 HON. JIM MATHESON es repeatedly leads to academic and personal OF UTAH Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of successes among her pupils. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Linda Brady in recognition of her commit- In addition to being a conscientious and Thursday, May 13, 2004 ment to the provision of healthcare services to competent educator, Mrs. Capraro is a dedi- the people of Brooklyn. cated mentor and role model for the students Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, tonight I am Dr. Linda Brady is a physician executive of Hillside Middle School. She is held in high introducing legislation to assist a number of with extensive clinical and healthcare manage- esteem not only among her colleagues, but by soldiers across the nation, based on stories I ment experience. She was appointed Presi- parents and students as well, and her influ- heard from Reservists in my home state of dent & CEO of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical ence carries on long after her students leave Utah. These Reservists served honorably in Center in 1999, and has been associated with the sixth grade. U.S. operations in Afghanistan over the past the hospital for 19 years. She previously On behalf of my constituents of Michigan’s few years. Over two separate activations, they served as the Hospital’s Medical Director as Eighth Congressional District, I ask my col- served 24 months on active duty in the Marine well as the Director of the Department of Neu- leagues to join with me in recognizing Heidi Corps. When they finally returned home, it rology & Psychiatry. Dr. Brady was the guiding Capraro for this well-deserved honor, Michi- was to find out that they fell under a loophole force behind the development of the Geriatric gan’s Teacher of the Year. within the Montgomery GI Bill. They were ineli- Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, which has received f gible for educational benefits for Reservists, considerable praise for the highly professional because while they served the requisite 24 and compassionate care rendered in the treat- THANKING MS. JANET CONRAD months on active duty, their service was not ment of older adults with psychiatric disorders. FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE consecutive. Dr. Brady served as the Associate Medical I think that at a time when our nation and Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at HON. ROBERT W. NEY our military is increasingly relying upon Re- Kings County Hospital from 1980 to 1993. A OF OHIO servist contributions for extended periods of cum laude graduate of Barnard College, Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time, Reservists have certainly earned the Brady received her medical degree from the same educational benefits that they would be New York University School of Medicine and Thursday, May 13, 2004 entitled to if their service had been for 24 completed her psychiatric residency at the Al- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of straight months. bert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx Mu- her retirement in May 2004, we rise to thank As a result, my legislation will change the nicipal Hospital Center. She is a Board Cer- Ms. Janet Conrad for 30 years of outstanding criteria for Montgomery GI Bill eligibility to in- tified Psychiatrist with added qualifications in service to the U.S. House of Representatives. clude at least 2 years of cumulative active

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13MY8.008 E14PT1 E860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 duty service over a period of 5 continuous kins Award is a well-deserved testament to his honors have also been bestowed on Sheila in- years. It will apply to Reservists activated be- tireless efforts. It is my privilege to recognize cluding: The Marguerite Creth Jackson Sister- tween 9/11 and the end of 2006, in order to the accomplishments and service of Jack hood Award for Service for Humanity of Chi accommodate those who are serving honor- Selway before this body of Congress and this Eta Phi Sorority; for Outstanding Co-chair- ably in Afghanistan and Iraq. nation. I sincerely thank him for his service person of the Hospitality Committee of Chi Eta I truly thank the Marine Corps Reservists of and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Phi Sorority in 1990; and for serving as Dean Fox Company for bringing this issue to my at- f of Pledge Chi Chapter June 1992 to June tention, and for their service to this great Na- 1997. tion. A TRIBUTE TO SHEILA Mr. Speaker, Sheila Pemberton has dedi- PEMBERTON f cated her life to providing quality health care to her community. As such, she is more than PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS worthy of receiving our recognition today and OF NEW YORK I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this truly remarkable person. OF TEXAS Thursday, May 13, 2004 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Thursday, May 13, 2004 Sheila Pemberton in recognition of her con- Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall no. tributions to her community and dedication to HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. 153, 154, 155, I was not present due to in- providing quality health care to all people. OF WISCONSIN clement weather in Texas which delayed my As a young adult growing up in St. Vincent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arrival in Washington. Had I been present. I and the Grenadines, it was always Sheila Thursday, May 13, 2004 would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Pemberton’s dream to pursue a career in f nursing which would enable her to serve hu- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, manity. In her nursing career, which spanned through the following statement, I am making PAYING TRIBUTE TO JACK over 40 years, Sheila has always advocated my financial net worth as of March 31, 2004, SELWAY for her clients to receive quality health care. a matter of public record. I have filed similar As a young nurse, Sheila joined a small, elite statements for each of the 25 preceding years HON. SCOTT McINNIS group of Public Health Nurses within the City I have served in the Congress. OF COLORADO of New York Department of Health. ASSETS—REAL PROPERTY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a Public Health Nurse, Sheila worked in Single family residence at various capacities in the Bedford Stuyvesant 609 Ft. Williams Park- Thursday, May 13, 2004 community. She was passionate about the way, City of Alexandria, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to quality of care provided to both adults and Virginia, at assessed rise before this body of Congress and this na- children. She worked in child health clinics, valuation. (Assessed at tion to pay tribute to Jack Selway for his admi- $1,134,600). Ratio of as- which covered a wide range of health prob- sessed to market value: rable service and dedication to his Pueblo, lems and was truly an advocate for children. 100% (Unencumbered) ..... $1,134,600 Colorado community. I would also like to con- As a School Nurse, she worked tirelessly with Condominium at N76 gratulate him on receiving the 2004 Robert children from elementary to high school in W14726 North Point Hawkins award by the Mental Health Associa- both public and parochial schools. During her Drive, Village of tion of Pueblo. The award is named in honor tenure she interacted with students, parents Menomonee Falls, of Robert Hawkins who served as Super- and teachers to promote health in the commu- Waukesha County, Wis- intendent of the Colorado Mental Health Insti- nity with emphasis on the family as a unit. She consin, at assessor’s esti- tute-Pueblo, and is presented to an individual mated market value. is a strong voice for the physically and men- (Unencumbered) ...... 117,400 who has made an outstanding contribution in tally challenged and whenever there is a call Undivided 25/44ths interest heightening the awareness of mental health in for help, Sheila will answer it. in single family resi- the Pueblo area. This award is a well-de- She is a lifelong member of Chi Eta Soror- dence at N52 W32654 served testament to his achievements. ity, Theta Chi Chapter. From her inception in Maple Lane, Village of Jack and Victoria Rosser co-founded the this sorority, Soror Pemberton, as she is Chenequa, Waukesha Mental Health Association of Pueblo in 1999 called, has lived up to the motto ‘‘Service for County, Wisconsin, at 25/ with the purpose of trying to eliminate the stig- Humanity.’’ She works diligently to carry out 44ths of assessor’s esti- ma of mental illness and to increase patient mated market value of the goals of the sorority and always makes $1,072,000 ...... 609,090.90 access to treatment through education, advo- herself available to provide assistance in any cacy, and research development. A public re- capacity. Total Real Property ...... 1,861,090.90 lations professional, Jack is a well-known and Sheila is an ardent member of her church dedicated member of the community. He has and has served as co-chairperson of the Common and preferred stock No. of $ per Value emceed numerous public events, including the health organization. These activities include shares share ceremonies for the 2000 convention of the organizing health fairs, visiting the sick, shut- Abbott Laboratories, Inc...... 12200 41.10 $501,420.00 Agere Systems Class B ...... 184 3.12 574.08 Congressional Medal of Honor Society held in ins, accompanying patients to the doctor and Allstate Corporation ...... 370 45.46 16,820.20 Pueblo, where he performed our National An- providing childcare on occasions for parents. American Telephone & Telegraph .. 275.973 19.57 5,400.79 AT&T Wireless ...... 414 13.61 5,634.54 them. Jack also is a member of The Greater She has always advocated for the helpless, Bank One Corp ...... 3439 54.52 187,494.28 Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and The Pueb- less fortunate and at present, she advocates Bell South Corp ...... 1367.1389 27.69 37,856.08 Benton County Mining Company .... 333 0.00 0.00 lo Economic Development Corporation. He is for a physically challenged individual who lives BP PLC ...... 3604 51.20 184,524.80 a member of the Rotary Club of Pueblo Num- in a special residence. She visits him on a Centerpoint Energy ...... 300 11.43 3,429.00 Chenequa Country Club Realty Co 1 0.00 0.00 ber 43, and has established an organization regular basis and attends meetings on his be- Comcast ...... 423 28.76 12,165.48 that is collecting the history of the first 100 half. Covanta Energy ...... 910 0.00 0.00 Darden Restaurants, Inc ...... 1440 24.79 35,697.60 years of Rotary International. In addition to co- Ms. Pemberton has been recognized with Delphi Automotive ...... 212 9.96 2,111.52 founding the Mental Health Association of many awards for her extensive and varied ex- Dunn & Bradstreet, Inc ...... 2500 53.50 133,750.00 E.I. DuPont de Nemours Corp ...... 1200 42.22 50,664.00 Pueblo, he founded the local chapter of the periences, including: certificates of achieve- Eastman Chemical Co ...... 270 42.68 11,523.60 Depressive and Manic Depressive Association ment and recognition from the NYC Depart- Eastman Kodak ...... 1080 26.17 28,263.60 El Paso Energy ...... 150 7.11 1,066.50 of Pueblo, and created a website with informa- ment of Health for 25–30 years of service; a Exxon Mobil Corp ...... 9728 41.59 404,587.52 tion on mental health resources. Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor, Gartner Group ...... 651 11.65 7,584.15 General Electric Co ...... 15600 30.52 476,112.00 Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Jack Selway City of New York; the Bureau of School Chil- General Mills, Inc ...... 2280 46.68 106,430.40 has a strong commitment to the community of dren and Adolescents for Contributions to the General Motors Corp ...... 304 47.10 14,318.40 Halliburton Company ...... 2000 30.39 60,780.00 Pueblo and to improving the quality of mental Bureau; District 21 Board of Education for Highlands Insurance Group, Inc .... 100 0.00 0.00 health care in the Pueblo area. His efforts to Staff Development; and for participating in the Hospira ...... 1220 38.44 46,899.24 Imation Corp ...... 99 37.62 3,724.38 strengthen his community are truly remark- Developmental/Delayed and Disability in Chil- IMS Health ...... 5000 23.26 116,300.00 able, and his receiving the 2004 Robert Haw- dren program in New York City. Many sorority Kellogg Corp ...... 3200 39.24 125,568.00

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.055 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E861 RECOGNIZING CHRIS HAUCK, Common and preferred stock No. of $ per Value ing as a hospital facilities engineer, Christian shares share PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SUN- plays on the United States Combined Armed Kimberly-Clark Corp ...... 17678 63.10 1,115,481.80 FLOWER ELECTRIC POWER COR- Forces Rugby Team. Later this year. Chris will Lucent Technologies ...... 696 4.11 2,860.56 PORATION Merck & Co., Inc ...... 34078 44.19 1,505,906.82 be joining his son, and the team, to travel with 3M Company ...... 2000 81.87 163,740.00 them as a videographer. Medco Health ...... 4109 34.00 139,706.00 Monsanto Corporation ...... 8360 36.67 306,561.20 HON. JERRY MORAN Chris Hauck has been many things to many Moody’s ...... 2500 70.80 177,000.00 OF KANSAS people. At one time, he was a big-city guy. Morgan Stanley/Dean Whitter ...... 312 57.30 17,877.60 NCR Corp ...... 34 44.06 1,498.04 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now, he is a self-proclaimed ‘‘Kansan by Newell Rubbermaid ...... 1676 23.20 38,883.20 choice.’’ In his words, Kansans, ‘‘have much One Group Prime Money Market Thursday, May 13, 2004 Fund ...... 76,453.23 to be thankful for, and little to complain Pactiv Corp ...... 200 22.25 4,450.00 Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise about.’’ I know I am certainly thankful for PG&E Corp ...... 175 28.97 5,069.75 today to pay tribute to an outstanding busi- Pfizer ...... 22211 35.05 778,495.55 Chris—for his contributions to the western Piper Jaffrey ...... 30 54.15 1,624.50 nessman, and a man who is proud to be a Kansas economy, for his commitment to min- Qwest ...... 571 4.21 2,403.91 ‘‘Kansan by choice,’’ Chris Hauck. Reliant Energy ...... 300 8.21 2,463.00 istering, and for his friendship. Thank you, RH Donnelly Corp ...... 500 30.25 15,125.00 On June 1, Chris will retire from his position Chris, for your service. I wish you all the best Sandusky Voting Trust ...... 26 85.00 2,210.00 as president and CEO of Sunflower Electric SBC Communications ...... 2476.783 24.54 60,780.25 in your retirement. Sears Roebuck & Co ...... 200 42.96 8,592.00 Power Corporation in Hays, Kansas. His re- Solutia ...... 1672 0.39 652.08 tirement feels like the end of an era, but if I Tenneco Automotive ...... 182 12.69 2,309.58 f Texas Genco ...... 15 35.75 536.25 know Chris, it is only the beginning of a whole Unisys, Inc ...... 167 14.28 2,384.76 new chapter in his life, a chapter that will be CONGRATULATING CLARK METAL US Bank Corp ...... 3081 24.54 75,607.74 Verizon (Bell Atlantic) ...... 1201.8641 36.54 43,916.11 full of time spent with loved ones, and time PRODUCTS COMPANY ON ITS Vodaphone Airtouch ...... 370 23.90 8,843.00 given to the community. 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND THANK- Weenergies (Wisconsin Energy) ...... 1022 32.15 32,857.30 Although Chris is not a native Kansan, he ING THE COMPANY FOR ITS CON- Total common and preferred soon realized that Hays is a place where he TRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY stocks and bonds ...... 7,174,989.40 could raise his family, be active in the community, and put his business talents to good use. HON. BILL SHUSTER Life insurance policies Face $ Surrender $ I have known Chris Hauck since his arrival in OF PENNSYLVANIA Northwestern Mutual #4378000 ...... 12,000.00 60,909.81 Hays. As soon as he took charge, Chris Northwestern Mutual #4574061 ...... 30,000.00 146,261.80 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Massachusetts Mutual #4116575 ...... 10,000.00 9,915.21 began leading Sunflower Electric into a new Massachusetts Mutual #4228344 ...... 100,000.00 238,456.61 era of financial success. Through an intensive Thursday, May 13, 2004 Old Line Life Ins. #5–1607059L ...... 175,000.00 37,495.60 reorganization of the company’s debt structure Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Total life insurance policies ...... 493,039.03 and an aggressive marketing campaign, Sun- congratulate Clark Metal Products Co. on its flower Electric has seen a 152 percent in- 50th Anniversary and to thank the company Bank & savings & loan accounts Balance crease in sales to member electric systems. Chris has been active in his industry, aside for its numerous contributions to the commu- Bank One, Milwaukee, N.A., checking account ...... $52,566.71 nity. Bank One, Milwaukee, N.A., preferred savings ...... 4,986.23 from his formal duties at Sunflower Electric. M&I Lake Country Bank, Hartland, WI, checking account ...... 14,099.41 He is a past president of the Western Fuels Now a third generation family business, M&I Lake Country Bank, Hartland, WI, savings ...... 362.83 Clark Metal Products Co. has maintained a Burke & Herbert Bank, Alexandria, VA, checking account ...... 2,844.90 Association, and is still a member of its board Firstar, FSB, Butler, WI, IRA accounts ...... 91,813.72 of directors. He is also a past president of the strong commitment to improving the quality Total bank & savings & loan accounts ...... 166,673.80 Greening Earth Society. Chris co-founded the and integrity of its product while exceeding the Western Power Producers, a regional coalition expectations of its customers. The company Miscellaneous Value of western cooperative utilities, and served as was founded by J.W. Clark, Sr. in 1954 upon its president for a time. He has also been in- the principle of providing efficient, top quality 1994 Cadillac Deville—retail value ...... $5,423.00 work at a reasonable cost, and the progress 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood—retail value ...... 2,980.00 volved in both the MOKAN and Southwest 1996 Buick Regal—retail value ...... 4,660.00 Power Pools, and the National G & T Man- that it has made in the past fifty years con- 1991 Buick Century automobile—retail value ...... 2,243.00 firms the company’s dedication to this prin- Office furniture & equipment (estimated) ...... 1,000.00 ager’s Association Technical Advisory Com- Furniture, clothing & personal property (estimated) ...... 170,000.00 mittee. ciple. Since that date, the company has ex- Stamp collection (estimated) ...... 75,000.00 panded its capabilities and heightened its Interest in Wisconsin retirement fund ...... 276,690.49 This man’s influence and expertise has in- Deposits in Congressional Retirement Fund ...... 153,052.77 fluenced his industry on the global level as goals tremendously as it strives to become a Deposits in Federal Thrift Savings Plan ...... 186,207.69 world-class organization. Traveller’s checks ...... 7,418.96 well. Chris served on the National Rural Elec- 17 ft. Boston Whaler boat & 70 hp Johnson outboard tric Cooperative Association’s Global Climate In the last fifty years the company has come motor (estimated) ...... 7,500.00 Task Force. During his time on the task force, closer to reaching this goal. Clark Metal Prod- Total miscellaneous ...... $892,175.91 Chris was part of a committee that, in 1993, ucts Co. was recently named to the Pittsburgh influenced the United National Intergovern- Technology Council’s Tech 50 list, which is Total Assets: $10,587,969.04. mental Panel on Climate Change. comprised of the 50 best technology-related Liabilities: None. Apart from his professional life, Chris is companies in the Pittsburgh region. Centrally Net Worth: $10,587,969.04. deeply involved in prison ministry. He travels located in the heart of the northeast, the com- Statement of 2003 taxes paid weekly to Ellsworth Correctional Facility along pany has been able to continue a steady Federal income tax ...... $79,221.00 with his wife, Rita. Rita and Chris recruit in- growth rate since its inception. Wisconsin income tax ...... 26,049.00 mates to participate in the Prison Fellowship As one of Pennsylvania’s leading tech- Menomonee Falls, WI prop- Ministries’ Inner Change Freedom Initiative. nology companies, Clark Metal Products Co. erty tax ...... 2,097.00 offers complete fabrication services such as, Chenequa, WI property tax 20,175.00 The Haucks believe wholeheartedly in the Alexandria, VA property prison ministry, and I commend them for their CNC punching and laser cutting, CNC form- tax ...... 9,977.00 devotion to bringing God’s word to the inmates ing, CNC machining, MIG and TIG welding, paint and powder coating, silk screening and I further declare that I am trustee of a in Ellsworth. trust established under the will of my late Not only has Chris brought Sunflower Elec- mechanical assembly. Regardless of the task father, Frank James Sensenbrenner, Sr., for tric to new heights, and not only has he spent at hand, the experience and expertise of each the benefit of my sister, Margaret A. Sensen- countless hours giving the gift of faith to Kan- and every employee guarantees every project brenner, and of my two sons, F. James Sen- sas inmates, but Chris Hauck is also a great to be completed with the best possible results. senbrenner, III, and Robert Alan Sensen- family man. Chris and Rita are the proud par- For its incomparable generosity, service to brenner. I am further the direct beneficiary ents of two remarkable sons, Les and Chris- the community, and unabated commitment to of six trusts, but have no control over the as- tian. Both of these young men are graduates excellence, Clark Metal Products Co. deserves sets of either trust. My wife, Cheryl Warren Sensenbrenner, and I are trustees of separate of the United States Air Force Academy. Les, the highest recognition. The company con- trusts established for the benefit of each son. now a captain, has returned from the Persian tinues to grow and maintain a high level of Also, I am neither an officer nor a director Gulf and continues to serve his country at quality, providing an example that all busi- of any corporation organized under the laws Luke Air Force Base in Arizona as an F–16 in- nesses should follow. I congratulate the Clark of the State of Wisconsin or of any other structor pilot. Christian, a first lieutenant, is Metal Products Co. on its 50th Anniversary state or foreign country. based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to serv- and eagerly await its future progress.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.059 E14PT1 E862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION source or type. It includes: biomass heating, 1991. She is a South African who grew up including ongoing support to the 23 Vermont during the turbulent years of apartheid and HON. JIM DeMINT public schools which now utilize biomass was instrumental in forming ‘‘Mothers to Moth- OF SOUTH CAROLINA wood chip heating systems; electric energy ef- ers,’’ a dialogue group composed of Jewish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficiency; advice concerning electric, natural and African-American women who meet regu- gas, propane, and fuel oil water and space Thursday, May 13, 2004 larly to learn about and from each other. She heating fuel choices; and school kitchen has received a number of awards for her inter- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent equipment efficiency. group activities and she continues to work with during roll call votes 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, One of the program’s most remarkable com- communities and groups to help foster har- 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, and 168. ponents is the development of wood chip mony. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ heating systems, an environmentally sound on roll call votes 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 163, energy choice saving money for Vermont Henna has also been at the forefront of 164, 166, 167, and 168. I would have voted schools and Vermont taxpayers. These sys- issues dealing with domestic violence. She is ‘‘nay’’ on roll call votes 161, 162, and 165. tems provide many benefits to Vermont a well-known speaker on the topics of domes- f schools and set an excellent example for tic violence and women’s issues and has or- schools and public buildings in Vermont and ganized conferences, forums and educators’ RECOGNIZING THE VERMONT SU- across the country. workshops. She created Brairot, a batterer’s PERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION’S Wood chip heating can provide significant intervention and counseling group for Ortho- SCHOOL ENERGY MANAGEMENT cost savings to many schools: Vermont dox Jewish males as well as a sex offenders PROGRAM schools currently save over $366,000 in fuel program designed to meet the specific reli- costs annually by utilizing wood chip heat. gious and cultural needs of sexual offenders. HON. BERNARD SANDERS More than 10 percent of public school stu- She has been the guiding force in helping OF VERMONT dents in Vermont currently attend wood heat- communities break through the denial and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed schools and in Vermont there are now 23 alize the tragic effect of domestic violence on Thursday, May 13, 2004 public schools which use wood chips for heat families. and two more schools will start using wood Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to chips for heat in late 2004. After reading about the tragedies of new- share with you some information regarding an Wood chips are a renewable source of en- born babies being left in dumpsters, Henna outstanding program in my State that helps ergy, currently saving Vermont schools over created a program called Baby Safe Haven. schools save hundreds of thousands of dollars 720,000 gallons of fossil fuel annually by uti- Baby Safe Haven gives new mothers the op- annually in energy costs, while dramatically re- lizing wood chip heat. portunity to anonymously leave a newborn at ducing greenhouse gas emissions and other Wood chip utilization recycles carbon that a safe place such as a hospital or a firehouse, environmental pollutants. already exists in the natural carbon cycle; keeping the baby safe and giving the mother Since 1993, the Vermont Superintendents therefore no new carbon dioxide is added to immunity from prosecution. Association’s School Energy Management the atmosphere from this biomass energy Program has assisted Vermont schools with Approximately 7 years ago in the aftermath source. of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination and in re- the implementation of cost-effective energy Wood chips are supplied from Vermont and sponse to the rhetoric that divided the Jewish choices and efficiency measures. the adjacent region; hence money spent on people, Henna founded the Jewish Women’s Energy cost savings realized by the more wood chips stays in the local economy and Dialogue under the auspices of the American than 125 public and private schools which the supports jobs in the area’s forest products in- Jewish Committee. The Dialogue is a group of School Energy Management Program has as- dustry. sisted now exceed an estimated $950,000 an- For buildings 50,000 sq. ft. and larger, fuel approximately 30 women from all walks of life nually. A significant proportion of these annual cost savings likely more than offset capital fi- with differing and opposing religious views savings is due to the 23 public schools which nancing costs combined with additional main- who have learned to listen and talk to each utilize biomass wood chips for all or part of tenance staff time requirements; hence, in other. The women have created a foundation their heating requirements. many cases, a system can ‘‘pay for itself’’ in of trust based on shared beliefs about their The concept of the School Energy Manage- 5 to 10 years. differences while maintaining a level of under- ment Program was developed by the Vermont I enthusiastically commend the Vermont Su- standing and respect for each other. This or- Department of Public Service in 1993 and the perintendents Association’s School Energy ganization is now being replicated throughout Vermont Superintendents Association agreed Management Program for setting an excellent the New York Jewish community as well as in to host the program. The program is sup- example for school systems and other public Boston and Washington. ported by the Federal Government via various and private facilities throughout Vermont and In her professional life, Henna works for the grant funds; the Vermont Department of Public across the country. Mr. Speaker, it is my in- Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office as Commu- Service; the Vermont Department of Forests, tention to introduce legislation to encourage nity Liaison for District Attorney Hynes. She Parks and Recreation; the Vermont Depart- schools across the country to take advantage ment of Education; Efficiency Vermont, the serves as the Chairman of the Board of of their innovative, environmentally sound and Kingsbrook Hospital. She is the first woman to statewide electric efficiency utility; the Montpe- cost-effective heating and energy solutions. It chair the Board of Directors and has been lier-based Biomass Energy Resource Center; is imperative that American schools save spearheading many programs that educate the Vermont Department of Health; the money on energy costs for their taxpayers, women when it comes to health related Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust’s help improve environmental conditions related issues. School Management Resource Center; the to heat and energy production, and help sup- state’s electric and natural gas utilities; and port their local job markets in the process. Her work with youth and families is recog- private architectural and engineering firms. f nized throughout New York, especially in the Participation in the program is voluntary and areas of teens at-risk and drug addiction. core consulting and assessment services of TRIBUTE TO HENNA WHITE Henna is also the President of the Jewish the School Energy Management Program Community Council of Canarsie and a board have traditionally been provided to schools at HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS member of the American Jewish Committee. no direct cost to Vermont school district tax- OF NEW YORK Henna is a Chassidic Lubavitch woman born payers and with no compensation or ‘‘shared IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in South Africa who now resides in Canarsie, savings’’ demands. The program takes pride Brooklyn with her husband, Asher, and their in ‘‘saving real taxpayers real money’’ for the Thursday, May 13, 2004 four children. long term, while improving the educational en- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of vironment for Vermont students and saving Henna White in recognition of her work to heal Mr. Speaker, Henna White has helped solve energy. divisions and solve problems within her com- some of the most difficult and private issues The program works to accomplish on-site munity and among families in Brooklyn. facing families across Brooklyn. As such, she energy assessments and provide energy con- Henna attained national recognition for her is more than worthy of receiving our recogni- servation consulting services to schools. The work in inter-group relations, which began in tion today and I urge my colleagues to join me program’s work is not limited to one energy the wake of the Crown Heights disturbances in in honoring this truly remarkable person.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.066 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E863 HONORING REV. C.W. NEWSOME ON the shipyards. In 1944, Rev. Newsome settled The church served as a national model by HIS RETIREMENT AND RECOG- in Richmond and worked as a clipper in the providing residents with job skills and success- NIZING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY Kaiser Shipyard. His job was to groove steel fully putting over 200 young people into mean- OF THE NORTH RICHMOND MIS- for welding so that ships could withstand ingful jobs. Several years ago, Rev. Newsome SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH storms on harsh seas. The national westward and his congregation helped to establish the migration of African Americans from the south North Richmond Clinic and the North Rich- HON. GEORGE MILLER to work in the shipyards during War II, and the mond Senior Apartments. Recently, church OF CALIFORNIA contributions made by Rev. Newsome and leaders are working with other faith-based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other migrants, including thousands of women groups to end blight by constructing affordable Thursday, May 13, 2004 laborers, helped establish California as one of housing for low-income residents living in the leading industrial hubs in the world, and North Richmond and other areas of the City of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. their efforts helped Richmond to become part Richmond. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today before of what is known today as the Rosie the Riv- Rev. C.W. Newsome’s wife, Alice, serves as my colleagues in Congress and this great Na- eter National Historical Park. tion to honor a wonderful friend and true war- first-lady of North Richmond Missionary Bap- Rev. Newsome received his Associate of tist Church and is a great member of our com- rior in my district upon his retirement after Arts degree from Contra Costa College in San serving 38 years as a pastor in Richmond, munity. Rev. Newsome is a loving husband Pablo, California, and later completed studies and father and a beacon in our community. California. at the University of California, Berkeley, Cen- Rev. C. W. Newsome, pastor of the historic Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and my privilege ter for Drug and Alcohol Abuse. He studied North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church in to call him a friend and a colleague in our theology at Bishop College in Dallas, Texas, the humble community of North Richmond, shared struggles on behalf of the people of and he earned his doctorate degree from California, is a steward in the fight for social North Richmond and Richmond. I rise to show Reeds Christian College—Western Theology justice and economic equality. He has dedi- my respect and offer my heartfelt appreciation Seminary in Los Angeles, California. cated his life to the service of God, extended to the Rev. C.W. Newsome for his lifetime of In 1954, Rev. Newsome served as orga- the doors of his church to provide economic service to the ministry, to our community, and nizing pastor of Holy Jerusalem Missionary and educational opportunities to the residents to our Nation, and to recognize the 85th anni- Baptist Church in Richmond and he later of Richmond, and bravely supported our coun- versary of the remarkable community church headed Community Baptist Church in Santa try during World War II. in which he has served, the North Richmond Rosa. In 1975, Rev. Newsome was recog- I am also proud to join the rest of our com- Missionary Baptist Church. munity in recognizing this year the 85th anni- nized by then California State Senator James Mills for his studies and contributions in Chris- versary of the establishment of his church. f I can remember as a child attending events tian education. in North Richmond with my father, the late Rev. Newsome’s relationship with the North HONORING DR. YOSEF A.A. BEN- California State Senator George Miller, Jr., Richmond Missionary Baptist Church formally JOCHANNAN: A PIONEER OF that a young Rev. Newsome would hoist me began in 1966 when he became the church’s BLACK HISTORY up on his shoulders to enable me to have a interim pastor under the direction of the late broader vision of my surroundings. More than Rev. F.W. Watkins. After Rev. Watkins’ unfor- 25 years later, in the 1970s, I stood shoulder- tunate passing, Rev. Newsome assumed the HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL to-shoulder with Rev. Newsome and other Af- pastorship of the church and has served at its OF NEW YORK helm for 38 years. While assuming his respon- rican American faith and labor leaders on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES steps of the Social Security building in Rich- sibilities as pastor of North Richmond Mis- mond. We assembled to protest discriminatory sionary Baptist Church, Rev. Newsome also Thursday, May 13, 2004 employment practices against African Amer- worked as a custodian in the Richmond public Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ican workers by companies receiving Federal schools until 1967. honor Dr. Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan: pro- While working in the schools, Rev. contracts, and I supported their demands that fessor, author, and educator of black history to Newsome witnessed first-hand how illegal the Nixon Administration pay African American troubled children. I would like to ask the mem- drugs were being brought into high schools laborers 2 weeks in back pay owed to them bers of the House to join in paying respect to and the devastating effect that drugs were for work that they performed on the Federal an outstanding intellectual. having on young people and their families. He building project. Educated in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain, Acting as spokesman for the African Amer- understood that drugs and poverty were ob- ‘‘Dr. Ben’’ as he is affectionately called, is a ican carpenters, Rev. Newsome was success- stacles to learning for many children attending true scholar, earning doctoral degrees in Cul- ful in receiving $18 million for the workers. In public schools in Richmond. Therefore, Rev. tural Anthropology and Moorish History. He is September 1975, I proudly stood at the side of Newsome began a mission to keep students Rev. Newsome as we attended the opening safe by fighting to close school campuses to not only a historian but also a trained lawyer, ceremony for the newly constructed Frank drug dealers, and, in 1977, he successfully engineer, and Egyptologist. Dr. Ben has been Hagel Social Security Administration building convinced the Richmond school district and devoted to the exploration of ancient African on Nevin Street in Richmond. the community to designate Kennedy High civilizations and the emphasis of Egypt’s im- Prior to his path in the ministry, C.W. School as a closed campus. portance towards the understanding of religion Newsome proudly served in the segregated For his valiant leadership on behalf of Rich- and African history. He moved to Harlem in United States military where he fought for mond’s children, he was named ‘‘Man of the 1942 and later began teaching troubled chil- equality at home and freedom abroad. When Year’’ by the Richmond Unified School District. dren at Harlem Prep about black history. He World War II began in 1937, there were fewer Rev. Newsome’s church has a proud and has also served as a professor in Cornell Uni- than 5,000 black enlisted men in the United long history that I also rise to honor. Back in versity’s African Studies and Research Center. States army. In 1943, Rev. Newsome joined 1921, a small group of parishioners laid the Since 1941 Dr. Ben has visited Egypt twice a more than a million black men who had volun- cornerstone for what was to become the very year and hosted more than 30 educational tarily enlisted in all branches of the armed first ‘‘Negro Baptist Church’’ in Contra Costa tours of Egypt focusing on the roots of ancient forces to join in our country’s war against Nazi County. Today, North Richmond Missionary Nile civilizations and religions. At 85 years old, fascism in Europe. While serving in the U.S. Baptist Church is a lighthouse for residents liv- he has published 42 books, one being the Marine Corps, he sustained an injury and was ing in the City of Richmond as well as the un- world renowned ‘‘The Black Man of the Nile honorably discharged. incorporated community of North Richmond. and His Family’’. Despite widespread opposition to hiring Afri- Rev. Newsome opened the doors of his Dr. Ben’s scholarly work in the illumination can American and women workers in the civil- church to the community in many ways. Under of Africa’s role in present ‘‘Western’’ religions ian defense industry, Rev. Newsome an- the leadership of Rev. Newsome, North Rich- has broken new ground for historians. His ex- swered President Franklin Roosevelt’s call for mond Missionary Baptist Church has amply ceptional educating and tours have inspired civilians to join the country’s effort to produce opened its doors to serve the community. many. His work in Harlem has especially large numbers of ‘‘Liberty Ships’’ and ‘‘Victory Identifying the need to provide job training touched me and it is with great admiration that Ships’’ for the war industry. to residents in North Richmond, an economi- I and other Members of Congress shall look He and millions of other African Americans cally depressed community, the church upon this brave innovator of African historiog- migrated westward to California to find work in opened the North Richmond Career Center. raphy.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.070 E14PT1 E864 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 TRIBUTE TO MR. GABRIEL L.I. Washington, DC. It organized independently Colleagues, we must demand the immediate BEVILACQUA from other police organizations in order to release of Nelson Moline´ Espino and every allow members to reach out to any survivor re- prisoner of conscience in totalitarian Cuba. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY gardless of their loved one’s police organiza- f tion affiliation. OF PENNSYLVANIA RECOGNIZING ‘‘COVER THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COPS sponsors weekend retreats for surviving spouses, parents, adult children, sib- UNINSURED WEEK’’ Thursday, May 13, 2004 lings, and in-laws. The organization also hosts Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I a week-long summer camp and a weekend HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY rise to honor the accomplishments and con- wilderness experience in the Colorado Rock- OF ILLINOIS tributions of Mr. Gabriel Bevilacqua, Chan- ies for surviving children. With funding from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. It is the Department of Justice, COPS presents Thursday, May 13, 2004 a privilege to recognize an individual that training that teaches officers how to help sur- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise strives to ensure that Philadelphia is always at viving families, affected co-workers, and com- today to recognize May 10–16 as ‘‘Cover the its best. munities deal with the tragedy of line-of-duty Uninsured Week.’’ This is an important oppor- Mr. Bevilacqua is a member of the litigation deaths. tunity to put the spotlight on those individuals team for Saul Ewing, LLP as well as an in- Mr. Speaker, COPS is providing an impor- without access to coverage as well as those volved leader of numerous professional and tant service to those families and coworkers of with inadequate coverage. Over 44 million civic organizations. Mr. Bevilacqua has held officers who have lost their lives. From humble people—15% of the U.S. population—lack various leadership positions that include being beginnings in a basement office to a brand health insurance coverage of any kind over Chair of the firm’s Health Law Litigation Com- new facility in Camdenton, Missouri, COPS the entire year. It has been said many times, mittee, serving 7 years as a member of the has brought healing and support to those who but it must be said yet again—the United Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Gov- have lost a friend or loved one. I know my fel- States is the only industrialized nation which ernors, and serving as the Bar Association’s low Members will join with me in thanking fails to provide universal health care to its Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. He cur- members of this organization for their work people. I hope the ‘‘Cover the Uninsured rently serves as a Trustee for the Philadelphia and dedication. Week’’ will not just stimulate discussion, but Bar Foundation and is a respected former f action, so that soon that statement will no President of the foundation. ´ longer be true. Mr. Bevilacqua has remained active outside FREEDOM FOR NELSON MOLINE Individuals without health insurance are of the professional arena by being an active ESPINO more likely than insured Americans to post- member of the Nazareth Hospital Board of pone health care, not getting the care they Trustees, and by serving on the Board of Di- HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART need and not filling prescriptions. Access to rectors for Nazareth Hospital, St. Mary’s Hos- OF FLORIDA health insurance also has a major impact on pital, and Holy Redeemer Hospital Home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the financial well-being of families—over a Health Agency. Gabriel Bevilacqua was se- Thursday, May 13, 2004 third of the uninsured had a serious problem lected as ‘‘Pennsylvania Super Lawyer’’ by paying medical bills in the past year and near- Philadelphia Magazine for 2004 for success- Mr. DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ly a quarter was contacted by a collection fully upholding a professional and personal I rise today to speak about Nelson Moline´ agency. The alarming fact is that this dis- commitment to the Greater Philadelphia area. Espino, a prisoner of conscience in totalitarian turbing trend is only worsening. Throughout It is my honor to recognize a person whose Cuba. most of the 1990s, the number of uninsured dedication to the community has enriched the Mr. Moline´ Espino is a pro-democracy activ- has been steadily increasing by about 1 mil- lives of countless individuals in both my district ist working for freedom for the people of Cuba. lion people every year. This problem persists and the state of Pennsylvania. I hope that all He is the President of the Confederation of despite the fact that a recent Kaiser Family of my distinguished colleagues will join me Democratic Workers of Cuba and a member Foundation poll found that 78 percent of all and his family in honoring Mr. Gabriel of the 30 November party. Mr. Moline´ Espino Americans believe that the government has a Bevilacqua. has dedicated his energy and talents to liber- responsibility to expand health insurance cov- f ating the oppressed people of Cuba from the erage to more Americans. This strong sense tyrannical regime. of national support for expanding health care RECOGNIZING THE CONCERNS OF As a leader in the struggle for freedom and to the uninsured is a mandate to the govern- POLICE SURVIVORS, INC. human rights for the people of Cuba, Mr. ment to act now on this urgent problem that is Moline´ Espino has been a constant target for profoundly affecting the ability of Americans to HON. IKE SKELTON the dictator’s thugs. According to Amnesty live healthy and productive lives. OF MISSOURI International, he has been harassed for his ac- The lack of affordable health care and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tivities, called into a police station, and threat- national epidemic of the uninsured is not a ened with arrest if he did not abandon his problem with a single face. The uninsured are Thursday, May 13, 2004 struggle for human rights and workers rights. a diverse group of people—they are young Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take Because of his belief in freedom, Mr. Moline´ professionals, small business owners, laborers this means to recognize Concerns of Police Espino was arrested as part of the tyrant’s vi- and service employees. They are children, Survivors, Inc. The organization, which pro- cious crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy parents, and the near elderly. Any working vides support and encouragement to families activists in March 2003. On March 20, he was person in this country can end up being unin- of law enforcement officers who have given detained and his home was searched. Eventu- sured at some point in their life. Today, I their lives, observes its 20th anniversary on ally Mr. Moline´ Espino was ‘‘indicted’’ on would like to look beyond the numbers and May 14. The organization, also known as charges that he had mixed with people dedi- present before you snapshots of two people COPS, has grown into an international non- cated to ‘‘subversive’’ activity. After a sham from my state of Illinois who are living without profit organization comprised of 13,000 fami- trial, he was sentenced to 20 years in the to- insurance. lies in the United States, with an affiliate in the talitarian gulag. Jocelyn Graf of Oak Park, Illinois had to United Kingdom. Mr. Moline´ Espino is languishing in the inhu- give up her health insurance when she started The genesis of COPS occurred in 1983, man squalor of Castro’s totalitarian gulag. Ac- her own small English language training busi- when ten survivors of fallen officers gathered cording to reports, since his trial in April 2003, ness and discovered that she could not afford to talk about the difficulties they faced when he has again been ‘‘tried and sentenced’’ to the insurance plans available on the market. their loved ones were killed. Within a year an additional year on charges of ‘‘disrespect’’. Jocelyn has received discounted medical care they decided there was a need for a support Let us be clear, Mr. Moline´ Espino is locked with assistance from the Campaign for Better organization that could understand the trauma in the grotesque inferno of totalitarian repres- Health Care. Jocelyn explained that she has inflicted on surviving families and agencies sion simply because he believes in democracy been willing to risk living without insurance be- when an officer was killed in the line of duty. and human rights. cause she is young and healthy, but the lack COPS was officially organized on May 14, Mr. Speaker, it is unconscionable that of coverage would have been harder to deal 1984, with 110 police survivors attending the peaceful pro-democracy activists are locked in with if she had ongoing health needs or was first National Police Survivors’ Conference in a diabolical gulag 90 miles from our shore. My injured.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.074 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E865 Uyles Singleton of Chicago, Illinois worked CONGRATULATING THE STUDENTS On behalf of the United States Congress, I for an envelope manufacturing company for 35 OF HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST would like to recognize this special person for years. When the company went out of busi- HIGH SCHOOL the example he has set in his community. I ness last July, Uyles had only one month’s no- offer my sincere thanks for all that he has tice his employer coverage insurance, which HON. STEVE ISRAEL done for Northwest Florida and this great na- provided him and his wife access to medical OF NEW YORK tion. care. Uyles quickly discovered that he could IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f not afford to pay the exorbitantly high insur- Thursday, May 13, 2004 PROCLAMATION FROM MOUNT ance premiums and now has to pay for all of Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PLEASANT PRIMITIVE BAPTIST his medical and prescription drug expenses congratulate the students from Half Hollow CHURCH GRAVE DEDICATION out-of-pocket. Uyles pays $300 a month for Hills East High School in Dix Hills, New York CEREMONY his monthly medications to treat a chronic con- for their hard work in the ‘‘We the People: The dition and can no longer afford to visit his reg- Citizen and the Constitution’’ national finals. HON. MAC COLLINS ular primary care physician. In February, Uyles The students, Carolyn Abott, Emily Chin, OF GEORGIA went to Cook County Hospital after separating Samuel Dixon, George Duroseau, Jason Fein- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his shoulder where he was x-rayed, but was stein, Steven Frank, Antonia Fthenakis, Carrie Thursday, May 13, 2004 not treated because he was unable to pay for Gerber, Qais Ghafary, Hannah Goldsmith, Bruce Halperin, Emily Kratter, Sami Rashid, Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the costs of care. Dan Rogove, Jessica Rosenbaum, Gayle share with my colleagues a proclamation that Unfortunately, the problem runs much deep- Rudofsky, Lauren Shikowitz, Ricki Silvernman, was read at a grave dedication ceremony at er than just the uninsured. Perhaps the sleep- Rohini Singh, Caryn Teitelbaum, Shara the Mount Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church in ing giant of our health care coverage crisis is Venezia-Wallerstein, Jason Vinokur, Nicole Jones County, Georgia. This proclamation the population of Americans who are under- Weinstock, Joshua Wolinsky, and Joseph honors a patriot of the American Revolutionary insured and lack access to urgent and nec- Wolken, led by their teacher Scott Edwards, War, Private Reuben McLeroy, an ancestor of essary care. If you have a chronic medical demonstrated a remarkable understanding of one of my constituents, Mr. Travis Ellis of condition and your employer changes health the fundamental ideals and values of Amer- Hampton, Georgia. I would like to thank Mr. Ellis and the members of the Georgia Society insurance providers or you change jobs and ican constitutional government. It is truly an honor to call these outstanding of Sons of the American Revolution for hon- your new policy does not cover a preexisting young Americans my constituents. Their suc- oring the life of Private McLeroy and keeping condition, then you or your family may experi- cess in this competition is also a testament to the memory alive of the patriots of the Revolu- ence a serious gap in coverage. If you are in the exceptional teachers at Half Hollow Hills tionary War who achieved our independence need of mental health coverage that your in- East High School and elsewhere on Long Is- and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today as surance does not cover, you will be unable to land. American citizens. access appropriate care. And if you are self- I offer my congratulations on their hard-won REUBEN MCLEROY, A PROCLAMATION employed or unemployed for even a small honorable mention and commend these stu- Whereas, The Lyman Hall, Ocmulgee, and stretch of time, you may find yourself priced dents on their dedication to the study of the Piedmont Chapters of the Georgia Society out of the health insurance market or paying Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Sons of the American Revolution conducted high premiums for an insurance policy that f on April 24, 2004 a dedication of the grave marker commemorating the service of Revo- may only cover catastrophic costs. Even tem- HONORING OAKLAND ARD lutionary war patriot, Private Reuben porary gaps in coverage affect the health and McLeroy, and financial stability of the so-called ‘‘insured pop- Whereas, Reuben McLeroy married HON. JEFF MILLER Christiana Johnson in April 1776 and lived in ulation.’’ A 2002 Kaiser Foundation study OF FLORIDA found that 38 percent of insured individuals re- Wake County, North Carolina at the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mencement of the Revolution. Reuben would port that they or their families experienced at Thursday, May 13, 2004 enlist in the North Carolina Militia and least one problem accessing medical services serve gallantly for the duration of the war. in the past year, nearly one-fifth (18 percent) Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Reuben’s unit would participate in the Bat- reported that they postponed seeking medical today to recognize Mr. Oakland Ard, who is tle of Eutaw Springs and perform beyond ex- care and 15 percent had a problem paying being awarded the ‘‘Here’s looking at you pectations. It was at Eutaw Springs that the award.’’ medical bills. outnumbered colonists would defeat the Mr. Ard was born in Sampson, Alabama on enemy and end the British stronghold in the These numbers have real meaning to the September 17, 1925. Mr. Ard left Alabama for south. people I represent. I have been contacted by Florida on his twenty-fifth birthday. Whereas, By the end of the Revolutionary a constituent who, although being insured, suf- He was employed by the Port St. Joe Paper War, Reuben McLeroy and family would mi- Company from 1950 to 1952 and went on to grate to Wilkes County, Georgia. When the fers from breast cancer, a condition not cov- county was later subdivided into several ered by her insurance provider. The very ex- work for Saint Regis Paper Company in Jack- counties it was in Clarke County that Reu- pensive cost of fighting this disease falls sonville, Florida between 1953 and 1957. ben was ordained as a Baptist preacher in squarely on her shoulders with no help from In 1957, Mr. Ard moved to Jay, Florida and September 1804 at the Mars Hill Baptist began working at the Container Corporation in her insurer. I am greatly troubled by the many Church. Reuben would then move his family Brewton, Alabama. constituents that I have heard from who strug- to Jones County, Georgia in 1810 and serve Mr. Ard has been a great provider for his the Walnut Creek Baptist Church until his gle to pay the high premiums for their insur- community by serving on the Jay Hospital death on February 12, 1820. ance, only to have to ration the medical care Board of Trustees for four years, the ARC Whereas, I recognize and extend my appre- they need for themselves and their children Board of Directors in Santa Rosa County for ciation to the Sons of the American Revolu- because of deductibles that reach $5,000. In- six years, SRC Chamber of Commerce for tion, Lyman Hall, Ocmulgee, and Piedmont surance available in today’s market is clearly Chapters, for their efforts to provide histor- nine years. He is currently serving on the ical and educational knowledge and to per- not a full-proof guarantee that people can ac- Committee’s of Government and Military Af- petuate the memory of the men who, by cess the care they need. Given the very thin fairs and the Board of Directors for SHIP. their services and sacrifices during the War line distinguishing the underinsured from the Mr. Ard has generously volunteered his time of the American Revolution, achieved the uninsured, Congress needs to act to guar- with the Jay First Baptist Church in any need- independence of the American people; now antee comprehensive, quality care for both the ed capacity that involves helping his church or Therefore: As the Representative for the Eighth District of Georgia in the U.S. House uninsured and the badly insured. people in need. He has been a member of the Jay First Baptist Church for forty years. of Representatives, I do hereby recognize the Any of us could become uninsured and face Mr. Ard’s unselfish deeds of giving his time selfless sacrifice made by Patriot Reuben McLeroy as well as all others who with their similar problems in obtaining medical care. Ac- to help others have made him a well-known tion on this critical issue is long since overdue. courage and valor fulfilled a nations quest and well-loved man throughout his community. for Liberty. I hereby confirm the dedication I urge my colleagues in Congress to not delay. Mr. Ard and his lovely wife Marian have two of a grave marker for Private Reuben We must act to make health care a right enti- sons, Freddy and Ronnie, four grandsons and McLeroy and call this observance to the at- tled to each and every single American. one great grand daughter. tention of our citizens.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.078 E14PT1 E866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF SGT. S.J. ago that I still today continue to choose to allows local jurisdictions to decide the issue TESKE AND THE MEN AND be apart of. I find pleasure in the simple for themselves. I support this change as a WOMEN OF THE U.S. MILITARY things in life and the things you cannot buy sensible and flexible way to encourage hybrid or put a price tag on, it is these things we use. In fact, the House version of the bill origi- most often take for granted, and the cost of HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. maintaining and defending them is Free- nally required that hybrids be charged a toll to OF FLORIDA dom—this is my job and my motivation. use the lane, a provision I considered unnec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I certainly don’t benefit from monetary re- essary and heavy-handed. I proposed an munerations, our accommodations most amendment to remove this requirement, and Thursday, May 13, 2004 often are made of the ground we walk on and guided this amendment to House passage. Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- the MREs we eat would not be considered as The strongest criticism of this proposed ognize the men and women of the United edible staples by most people’s standards. change is that it will lead to overcrowded car- States armed services currently serving in the The luxury of a shower or a cold glass of pool lanes. We should take this concern seri- water are things that are most often, taken theaters of Afghanistan and Iraq. These men ously, since the carpool lane was created as for granted, still I believe that our rewards much to relieve traffic congestion as to im- and women, from a diverse, cross-section of are much greater. When I see innocent chil- America perform their duties with pride and dren laughing on their way to school, not prove air quality. But there are a number of deep patriotism. Our solders remain com- worrying about the brutalities of war, de- reasons to think this problem will not mate- mitted to fulfilling a democratic Iraq where struction or hatred, my heart smiles. Sunday rialize or will be manageable if it does. men, women and children can freely live with- mornings sitting in the pew at church I un- First, hybrids account for less than one half out fear of a dictatorial regime and the sup- derstand what the definition of Freedom of one percent of new cars sold today. While pression of individual freedoms. The suc- really is. Our Flag flying so proudly above it is true that car makers will soon be expand- every building stands for everything we are cesses that liberated Afghanistan from the ing their hybrid product lines considerably, it is defending. To have the opportunity to con- estimated that hybrid cars will still amount to Taliban and Iraq from Saddam Hussein re- tinue my education, have a career, a home, sulted from the commitment, skill and exper- less than five percent of new car sales by vehicles and a family—that ‘‘wows’’ me. Our 2013. Many of these cars will be hybrid sport tise our solders displayed on the battlefield. country is so spectacular, so beautiful, so utility vehicles that will not meet the Federal Mr. Speaker, I recently spoke to Sargent amazing, so incredible and so untainted com- transportation bill’s strict fuel efficiency stand- S.J. Teske of Boca Raton. Sgt. Teske is a pared to that of not only my destination, but ard for access to the carpool lane. member of the U.S. Marine Corps and has re- also so many others. I am proud to be a part of a mission that will make a difference not For that matter, Caltrans has estimated that cently been deployed to the Iraq region. Fol- carpool lanes around the state are at two- lowing my conversation, I was presented with only in our generation, but our world. I have Faith that we will endure, and we will suc- thirds of their maximum capacity. There is a letter written by this brave American. I ask ceed in this war on terror. For me, there is room for adding hybrid cars. unanimous consent to include Sgt. Teske’s let- an Honor and Pride that goes along with Of course, the goal is to encourage wide- ter in to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. that. spread adoption of hybrid technology. In some May God bless Sgt. Teske and the men and I find strength in knowing that I am a part sense, we should hope that the lane will be- women of our armed forces. of an organization that is determined to end come more crowded, because it will be a sign A LETTER FROM ONE OF OUR TROOPS terrorism and overwhelmed with the con- that the incentive is working. That is why a fidence within us that we will succeed. Our APRIL 5, 2004. Nation or any other Nation should never flexible solution is essential. Local jurisdictions TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This afternoon again have to feel the agony we felt on Sep- should monitor their own carpool lanes and I received a phone call from my brother re- tember 11th. I believe in God, our Marine impose restrictions as needed. The California questing me to write a letter about how I Corps and our Country. Conclusively, what I bill perfectly embodies this approach: rather felt about being deployed to Iraq. A rel- feel about being deployed to Iraq and the than diving in head first, the proposed pro- atively easy task to which I replied, ‘‘No sacrifices that will go along with it, is that problem, you will have it tonight.’’ I debated gram tests the waters with a limited number of I am proud to defend a Flag whose colors will as to whether I should give a generic, polit- permits. never run, a military that will never falter ical or military answer or one that came Some have argued that once the lane is and proud to serve such an amazing Nation. from my heart. Needless to say, last night open to hybrid drivers they will not submit to God Bless America and Semper Fidelis. came and went. new restrictions, even if a crowded carpool SJ TESKE, SGT USMC I lay in bed looking at my fiance´ fast lane makes such restrictions necessary. This asleep and our darling 1 year old lab curled f naturally assumes that access to a clogged up next to me, thinking about the weeks HYBRID CARS carpool lane is worth fighting for. More impor- that lie ahead and how few I have left prior tant, it suggests an approach to governing that to my departure. Visions of the good-byes I would limit us from trying new ideas; we must would soon have to make to my parents, HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF not avoid taking action for fear of our own suc- brothers, sisters, fiance´ and friends ran OF CALIFORNIA cess. through my mind and my eyes quickly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES swelled with tears. I thought about my 10 Allowing hybrids in the carpool lane is a bi- year high school reunion that I would miss Thursday, May 13, 2004 partisan, problem-solving move toward cleaner in November, Christmas, birthdays, my best Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, rising global tem- air, and it will cost taxpayers little or nothing friend’s wedding, dropping out of school, tak- peratures. Dangerously polluted air. A ham- to implement. We should proceed forward in a ´ ing a $30,000 salary cut and how my fiance strung foreign policy. Our dependence on fos- cautious way, understanding that other goals and family would have to take on so many sil fuels contributes to countless problems, are at stake but that freeing ourselves from responsibilities. Then the thoughts about the straightjacket of fossil fuels is worth the ef- why I had joined the Marine Corps 9.5 years and California is on the frontline of many of ago came to mind, the blood, sweat, tears them. fort. and pain throughout those years I put my The first step out of this morass may be hy- f body through to become one of ‘‘The Few’’. brid cars. With double the gas mileage of RHODE ISLAND’S SENIORS As my mind recaptured all of these memo- standard cars and far lower tailpipe emissions, CENTERS ries and the soon approaching anxieties I de- they could dramatically reduce our cided that this is my answer to that ques- unsustainable levels of energy consumption. I tion: believe we should do everything possible to HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY I feel that it is my responsibility to deploy OF RHODE ISLAND encourage hybrid use, which is why I support to Iraq and partake in Operation Iraqi Free- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom, not just as a responsibility to my recent efforts to let hybrid drivers use the car- troops and the Marine Corps, but to our pool lane regardless of the number of pas- Thursday, May 13, 2004 Country. Freedom is not free. The fatigues I sengers in the car. A pending bill in the Cali- Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- wear do not represent the United States Ma- fornia legislature institutes a pilot program er, almost 60 years ago, the nation’s first sen- rine Corps; they represent all who have given along these lines: 70,000 permits for hybrid ior center opened in New York, marking the their lives before me so I could have the op- users to access the lane, with a review of the beginning of the senior center movement. portunity to wear them. I belong to a brotherhood of individuals who are willing to sac- program once 50,000 permits have been dis- Today, almost 10 million older Americans par- rifice the most priceless gift, so others can tributed. ticipate in senior centers across the country. In know how amazing the meaning of Freedom Federal law currently prohibits such a pro- my district alone, the First District of Rhode Is- really is. It is a responsibility and an obliga- gram, but the transportation bill working its land, we are fortunate to have 24 senior cen- tion to a commitment made so many years way through Congress removes this ban and ters. I visit these centers often, and when I do,

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.082 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E867 I am continually impressed by the dedicated Last week the International Relations Com- HELP EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, directors and staff who work to make these fa- mittee filed House Report 108–479. LOW-COST, TIMELY HEALTHCARE cilities welcoming to all members of the com- Because House rules prohibit the addition of (HEALTH) ACT OF 2004 munity. additional co-sponsors to a bill once the com- This week is National Senior Center Week, mittee report has been filed, I am not able to SPEECH OF and the theme is ‘‘Senior Centers on the formally add another Member of Congress as HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Move!’’ I cannot think of a better phrase to de- a co-sponsor of this legislation. OF MARYLAND scribe the seniors in Rhode Island. Senior I ask that the record show that Mr. TERRY of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centers give them the opportunity to get out of Nebraska is in support of my bill and should Thursday, May 13, 2004 the house to attend exercise classes, com- be considered by this body as a co-sponsor of puter seminars, dances, Feng Shui dem- H.R. 4061. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise onstrations, and hundreds of other activities. in opposition to this bill because we should not Some senior centers even sponsor overnight f impose a one size fits all solution to the prob- trips to neighboring cities. Many centers pro- lem. We need to bring the patients, doctors mote health and wellness beyond exercise CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. and insurance companies to the table to ad- classes, by bringing physicians and nurses to ALMON LONG ON THE HAPPY OC- dress this problem as a whole and not just tar- the centers for office hours. By hosting semi- CASION OF THEIR 50TH WEDDING get one factor in the rising cost of malpractice. nars on healthy living and the management of ANNIVERSARY Medical malpractice is an issue of concern chronic illnesses, like diabetes, these centers and we need to look at ways of addressing are enhancing the lives of seniors and their HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI the real issues. We need to look at patient families. safety. We need to look at ways of helping Rhode Island’s seniors centers, and the OF PENNSYLVANIA doctors that have been negatively impacted centers around the Nation, are one stop cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and we need to find ways to stop frivolous law ters for seniors and their families to get the Thursday, May 13, 2004 suits. With these underlying problems is a one care they need, both physically and emotion- size fits all answer a solution. Will this address ally. Whether you go to get your blood pres- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today doctors and patients needs? Will this ensure sure checked, take an exercise class, or meet to pay tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Almon J. Long that patients receive the care they need and a neighbor for lunch, the senior center’s staff of Larksville, Pennsylvania, as the happy cou- will doctors be able to provide the appropriate welcomes you like family. I would like to con- ple celebrates the joyous occasion of their care to heal our sick? gratulate Rhode Island’s senior centers, and 50th Wedding Anniversary today. I do strongly believe that a factor that has all senior centers, on National Senior Centers My good friend Al Long is a retired grocery been left out of this debate is the insurance Week, and their directors and staff who work business owner who served in the Army. As a companies. What role do they play and what to bring the most up-to-date activities to the veteran, he has long been a strong advocate information do they provide and is it accurate? seniors community. The commitment of the di- of veterans’ rights. When I need to know what Are these companies playing on the fear of rectors and staff is commendable and I would is important to our veterans, it comforts me to doctors and patients to increase their pre- like to take this opportunity to thank them for know that I can always count on Al to air the miums? We cannot continue down this path their dedication and for working to sustain the concerns of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s vet- without addressing this issue. We must have heart of our communities. erans. When the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical an open debate where all the major players I would like to recognize the following Sen- Center was in danger of being closed, Al are involved and we do not pit doctors versus ior Center Directors in the First District of headed up the local effort to save the facility, patients. If this problem persists and we start Rhode Island: including helping to round up more than to lose doctors we must force all these players Debra Diniz, Barrington Senior Center; 30,000 signatures that I personally delivered to the table to rectify the problem. Rita Ayers-Gaulin, Bristol Senior Center; to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. We are fortunate in the state of Maryland to Mary Luz, YMCA Community Center; Lori Al has held several offices within the Penn- have caps. These caps have done a good job Gagnon, Cumberland Senior Center; Bob sylvania Department of Veterans of Foreign in keeping the health care standards in the Rock, East Providence Senior Center; Char- Wars of the United States, including State state so high. Anything we work in Congress lotte Richardson, Jamestown Senior Center; Commander for the organization. Al currently should allow for the states to address their in- Lois Durkin, Lincoln Senior Center; Marjory serves as the State Legislative Chairman. dividual needs. Maryland is best suited to ad- O’Toole, Little Compton Community Center; dress the needs of the doctors and patients in Arlene Kaull, Middletown Senior Center; David Cora Long is a retired garment worker who our state. We do not need a forced federal Dean, Edward King House. remains active in the VFW Post 283 in King- Pauline Moye’, Florence Cray Center; ston. one-size fits all solution for our state. We need Amanda Leinhos, Martin Luther King, Jr. Cen- The couple has three children, Linda an open dialogue. ter; Karen Testa, Salvatore Mancini Center; Colianni of Larksville; Lori Schmidt of f Joan Crawley, Leon Mathieu Center; Cynthia Wapwallopen; and Allan Long of Ashley. The HELP EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, Koniecki, Portsmouth Senior Center; John couple also enjoys their three wonderful LOW-COST, TIMELY HEALTHCARE Deluca, Davinci Center; Jessica Haley, Ham- grandchildren, Vinny, Michael and Courtney. (HEALTH) ACT OF 2004 ilton House; Sue Robbio, Jewish Senior Agen- They also enjoy time with their pug, Rudy. cy; Everret Cavalho, Mt. Hope Center; Lori The Longs were married in the First Evan- SPEECH OF Silvia, Fox Point Senior Center; Marilyn Heller, gelical United Brethren Church with the Rev. Smithfield Senior Center; Janice Gomes, Warren Loesch officiating. Cora’s attendants HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY Tiverton Senior Center; Elizabeth Hogue, War- included the late Joyce Shewan, Marilyn Va- OF MASSACHUSETTS ren Senior Center; and Jill Anderson, lent Duda, the late Mrs. Ronald Williams and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Woonsocket Senior Center. Patricia Swiderski. Al’s groomsmen were Wil- Wednesday, May 12, 2004 f liam Rehn Jr., the late Edwards Shewan, the Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, this bill claims late Michael Figler, Arthur Rehn, the late John CO-SPONSORSHIP OF H.R. 4061 to be a cure for the high cost of insurance pre- Lockman and William Young. miums paid by doctors. But it’s really just what HON. BARBARA LEE Cora Long is the daughter of the late Wil- the insurance companies ordered. liam and Ruth Rehn of Wilkes-Barre. Al is the It’s a public policy placebo that doesn’t re- OF CALIFORNIA son of the late Mary Gregory of Larksville. lieve the sting doctors are feeling from sky- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The couple will be honored at a party on high insurance premiums. It only offers the il- Thursday, May 13, 2004 Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Saint Ignatius lusion of relief, while pumping cash into the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in re- Church in Kingston. bottom line of the insurance companies. gards to H.R. 4061, the Assistance for Or- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and privilege to Capping damages may save insurance phans and Vulnerable Children Act of 2004, stand here today and pay tribute to the Longs, companies money when their policyholders which passed the House International Rela- a loving couple who has played such a vital are sued, but the bill doesn’t require insurers tions Committee by unanimous consent on role in ensuring veterans’ rights and who to pass along one cent of savings to doctors March 31st. stand as pillars of their community. in the form of lower medical liability premiums.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.085 E14PT1 E868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 Last year, when H.R. 5, the so-called Once again. the Republican Party has sti- of the Commander in Chief, and a failure of ‘‘HEALTH’’ Act, was considered in the Energy fled debate and offered a closed rule. leadership of the Department of Defense from and Commerce Committee, I offered an As America commits itself to promoting De- Secretary Rumsfeld, and the resolution should amendment to ensure that any savings from mocracy in Iraq, the Republican majority in the have pointed this out. the bill’s caps on damages for patient pain House of Representatives, for partisan pur- More courageous leaders would have rec- and suffering would be passed along to doc- poses, refused to allow an open debate on ognized their responsibility, faced up to the sit- tors in the form of reductions in their liability this most important issue. uation, and said, ‘‘the buck stops here.’’ But, insurance premiums. This would directly pro- It is as if the Republican majority starts and instead, those in the Bush Administration tect innocent doctors from the impact of rising ends every Congressional session, which is failed to do their jobs and give straight an- insurance rates brought about by negligence, broadcast live by C–SPAN, by saying, ‘‘Please swers. And, the resolution of the Republican while increasing the likelihood that consumers do not try this at home.’’ Today, again, they Congressional majority has been drafted to would see some benefit from caps. The Re- set exactly the wrong example of how to pro- absolve the leadership of any blame. publican side defeated my amendment. ceed democratically. We must take a good and hard look at the I asked the Rules Committee to make my I condemn these horrible acts, and would Bush Administration. I trust that justice and ac- amendment in order so that we could have a have supported a resolution that properly and countability will come for those who per- full and open debate on it during Floor consid- sincerely addressed the horrors that took petrated abuse of Iraqi detainees, and those in eration, but the Republicans refused to make place in Iraq. I believe that such a resolution the chain of command who failed to act upon my amendment in order. could have come to the House floor under learning of these appalling acts. This year, the Republican Majority went one unanimous consent, and would have enjoyed Third, I would have supported a resolution step further—not only did Republicans refuse full bipartisan support. that loudly and strongly decried the fact that to make my amendment in order, they com- Now, it is important for us to recognize that for too long the information regarding the pleted bypassed the Committee process alto- the American military has no peers. It is also abuses in Iraqi prisons was in the hands of gether, ramming this bill right to the House important for us to recognize that the absolute, military higher-ups who did not deem the over- Floor without any hearings and without any overwhelming, great majority of the men and sight responsibilities of Congress important opportunity to amend it in Committee. women in the military are not the kind of peo- enough for them to bring the matter forward. The amendment I offered last year in Com- ple that are now being investigated, and are Congress was not notified of the problems at mittee established the ‘‘missing link’’ in this bill not the kind of people that would commit Abu Ghraib prison, even though the Depart- between liability caps and lower premiums for these abuses. ment of Defense had a report outlining the physicians. It would have balanced the com- I, for once, will not allow the offensive acts conditions there at least 3 months ago. peting interests in a way that would allow of a few to stain the service of more than To conclude, it is unfortunate that this mat- some progress on this issue. But balance 300,000 American men and women who have ter does not come to the floor under unani- does not seem to be what the Republican risked their lives for freedom. Our military has mous consent. It does have, as I pointed out leadership is looking for. Instead, they bring worked too hard and accomplished too much this morning, a few flaws that could easily forward a bill that no one can amend at all to be stained by the actions of a few. have been corrected had the majority deter- and which blames rising premiums on the vic- That said, in a society committed to civil and mined that it was proper to do so. tims of medical errors by capping their dam- human rights like ours, there is no place for I take this opportunity to apologize not only ages for pain and suffering, while completely the sorts of atrocities that occurred in Iraq. No to the detainees but also to all others who ignoring the effect that insurers’ own bad busi- American would allow for this kind of conduct. likely feel that America has lost its moral au- ness decisions have on the high cost of pre- Everyone feels awful that this occurred and thority. miums. deplores the abuses of persons in America’s Had this resolution been true to its title, Such a slanted, one-dimensional view of the custody in Iraq. ‘‘Deploring the Abuse of Persons in United problem is bad for doctors and bad for pa- However, this resolution does not say what States Custody in Iraq,’’ I would vote in favor tients. Without any guarantee that savings I think it should say. It condemns the abuse, of it. However, for the above-mentioned rea- from the bill’s cap on damages will go to doc- but presents unacceptable omissions and in- sons, I cannot support the legislation in ques- tors—not the insurance industry—this bill de- excusable political provisions. Therefore, the tion. I will vote nay as a patriot, and a human serves to be defeated. Someday, we will see resolution needs to be amended. rights defender. a majority in this Congress that is willing to go First, I would have supported a resolution I oppose this resolution in its present form. to bat for consumers and doctors alike to re- that condemned the abuses and sought ac- f duce the soaring cost of providing good medi- countability because I believe this to be a time cine, instead of handing out ‘‘discount cards’’ for remorse and self-criticism. MIDDLE-CLASS ALTERNATIVE that are becoming a license to raise prices We are a Nation used to pointing the finger MINIMUM TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004 across the board. Sadly, that day has not yet elsewhere; now, the fingers of the international SPEECH OF arrived. public are pointing—rightfully so—back at us. I urge my colleagues to reject this harmful Therefore, we must harshly and steadfastly HON. BETTY McCOLLUM bill. Put the interests of physicians and pa- deal with these atrocities and hold responsible OF MINNESOTA tients above insurance company profiteering. all those that have contributed to the abuses. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I trust that we can do this together with our Vote ‘‘No’’ on H.R. 4280. Wednesday, May 5, 2004 f friends and allies, taking advantage of such international organizations as the United Na- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today DEPLORING ABUSE OF PERSONS tions and the Organization for Cooperation on behalf of the more than 2 million taxpayers IN UNITED STATES CUSTODY IN and Security in Europe that have experience who are unfairly burdened by the alternative IRAQ and knowledge on how to fight and prevent minimum tax. human rights violations worldwide. The AMT was originally designed in 1969 to SPEECH OF But, this resolution instead tries to change ensure that the wealthiest Americans would HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS the subject and avoid the problems by brag- still pay a fair share of taxes. The AMT now OF FLORIDA ging about the removal of Saddam Hussein. burdens many middle income Americans in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This is not a time to spin the bad news or play what was once envisioned as an alternative politics. And, this resolution is not the proper minimum tax has now become more of a man- Thursday, May 6, 2004 place to defend the mistaken decision of going datory maximum tax. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I to war in Iraq. I refuse to belatedly vote for the The AMT is not a technicality of significance thank my colleague and good friend, the gen- war in Iraq under the guise of a dishonest and to only a few bureaucrats and the tax lawyers. tleman from Massachusetts for yielding me untruthful title. It is not a mere glitch, the repair of which this time. At seven in the morning today, he Second, I would have supported a resolu- would only help a handful of wealthy individ- and I, and the other members of the Com- tion that made accountable all those whom, uals. It is a system that affects 2.4 million fam- mittee on Rules, met to discuss this resolution. regardless of rank or party loyalty, contributed ilies this year. By 2010, 30 million Anrencans Once again, the Republican majority has to a culture that condones human rights will be faced with minimum tax liability. determined to use the Committee on Rules to abuses. Ultimately, what happened in Iraq and Unfortunately, under the Republican bill frustrate the democratic procedures. its aftermath has been a failure of leadership today, AMT exemption would only be raised to

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.089 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E869 $40,250 for single taxpayers and $58,000 for work. Once again, relief is good in theory but Mr. Speaker, this rule before the House, H. married couple filing jointly in 2005. This lawmakers aren’t honest about lost revenue. Res. 637, will give Members of the House an would still leave 1 million families paying the By pretending the AMT will be in effect, opportunity to consider legislation that will spur they assume for budgeting purposes that AMT. Unlike other tax cuts being forced about half of the tax cuts the AMT is in- economic growth and save taxpayers money through by Republicans, this will only be a tended to provide for married couples will be by providing tax relief for working Americans. temporary 1-year fix. The Congressional canceled out. Dizzying as well as deceptive. I also want to commend Mr. SESSIONS, my Budget Office estimates that a true fix of the The congressional Joint Committee on friend and colleague on the Rules Committee, AMT would cost $376 billion over 10 years. Taxation estimates that if, as is likely, the for introducing this important legislation. H.R. But Republicans have refused to pull back AMT is curbed each year, the bill the House 4275 would permanently preserve the 10-per- their tax cuts for the wealthy, which have cre- passed April 28 for marriage relief would cost cent income tax bracket, which was created in $204 billion over 10 years, not $105 billion. ated a $3 trillion deficit, in order to pay for this If Congress rolled back the parts of the tax the 2001 Bush tax cut in order to reduce the essential middle class tax relief. cuts that benefit the most wealthy, changes burden on working Americans. As a result of I ask unanimous consent to insert into the to the AMT and marriage penalty could be this tax relief, currently, the first $7,000 of indi- record an editorial from the May 10, 2004 Los considered, but cuts already enacted reduce viduals and $14,000 of couples’ taxable in- Angeles Times highlighting the budget gim- federal taxes of households with incomes come is taxed at 10-percent instead of 15-per- micks being used to disguise the cost of AMT above $1 million an average of $123,600 in cent. and other tax cuts. 2004. Over the next decade, interest pay- If we fail to enact H.R. 4275, tax brackets Today Democrats bring to the House floor a ments on tax-cut debt will amount to all will revert to their pre-2001 levels at the end that the government spends on the depart- of this year. For example, the ten percent true solution to the AMT problem. The Demo- ments of Education, Homeland Security, In- cratic substitute completely exempts married terior, Justice and State. bracket’s income limits would return to $6,000 couple families with incomes under $250,000 The longer that lawmakers budget by fak- for individuals and $12,000 for couples in from the alternative minimum tax, providing ery, the more they will inundate future gen- 2005, causing 73 million working Americans to tax relief to more than 10 million families. erations with trillions in debt. Whom will pay higher taxes next year. The Democratic plan is fully paid for by those generations blame? Additionally, the ten percent bracket would cracking down on corporate tax shelters. f disappear completely after 2010, and taxpayers could face an average tax increase of Nearly two-thirds of corporations paid no tax PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION $2,400 over the next decade. at all in 2000 and this is an important step to OF H.R. 4279, PROVIDING FOR Lastly, over 24 million low-income workers ensuring that corporations pay their fair share DISPOSITION OF UNUSED will be pushed into a higher tax bracket. while relieving middle class families from the HEALTH BENEFITS IN CAFE- Therefore, compared to 2004 levels, many in- unfair burden of the alternative minimum tax. TERIA PLANS AND FLEXIBLE dividuals and businesses will face higher fed- It is important that we act today to ensure SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS; H.R. eral taxes if we fail to enact H.R. 4275. average income Americans will not unfairly 4280, HELP EFFICIENT, ACCES- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join face the alternative minimum tax in 2005. SIBLE, LOW-COST, TIMELY me in supporting this rule so that we may pro- However, I believe we should provide this re- HEALTHCARE (HEALTH) ACT OF ceed to debate the underlying legislation. lief in a fiscally responsible manner that will 2004; AND H.R. 4281, SMALL BUSI- not burden future generations of Americans. I NESS HEALTH FAIRNESS ACT OF f urge my colleagues in joining me today in sup- 2004 SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND port of real AMT relief. IDEALS OF THE PEACE OFFI- [From the Los Angeles Times, May 10, 2004] SPEECH OF CERS MEMORIAL DAY PRESTO!—IT’S DEFICIT MAGIC HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan OF MARYLAND SPEECH OF is increasingly testy about the perils of the federal budget deficit, warning Congress and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM MATHESON the Bush administration last week that it Wednesday, May 12, 2004 OF UTAH poses ‘‘a significant obstacle to long-term IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stability.’’ The higher the debt goes, the Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, the more the threat of inflation increases. That rising cost of health care is running out of con- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 trol. With these flexible savings accounts it al- forces the Federal Reserve to raise interest Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, this week, lows employers to pay for health care not cov- rates, slowing economic growth. Friday’s we honor the dedicated service of law en- sunny job creation figures, though good ered by their health plans. It is only right that forcement officers across America as law en- news, also intensify pressure to raise rates. left over funds be rolled over into next years forcement officers and their families will par- The Congressional Budget Office projects a accounts. I support this bill to help people pay ticipate in the 16th Annual Candlelight Vigil at deficit of $477 billion for 2004—and by 2013, a for their health care coverage. recent average college graduate will shoul- the National Law Enforcement Officers Memo- der $51,520 of the total national debt. The f rial located in Washington, DC and other new $25 billion request by the White House PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION events that recognize and honor the work and to underwrite the Iraq occupation will be on OF H.R. 4275, PERMANENT EX- sacrifice of officers throughout the country. top of those projections. But Congress con- The memorial is a monument of remembrance tinues living in a fiscal house of mirrors, TENSION OF 10-PERCENT INDI- using gimmickry to disguise the cost of cur- VIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE that has the names of 14,000 law enforcement rent and proposed tax cuts. BRACKET officers killed in the line of duty engraved on The mischief begins with the one-year curb its surface. on the so-called alternative minimum tax SPEECH OF In my home state of Utah, we are particu- that the House approved Wednesday. If en- HON. JOHN LINDER larly fortunate to have a number of dedicated acted, it will shield about 9 million individ- individuals working to protect our citizens. OF GEORGIA uals and families at a cost of $17.8 billion to These days, we all tend to focus on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Treasury. The AMT is a parallel tax sys- armed forces, which are obviously a critical tem originally designed to prevent the Wednesday, May 12, 2004 wealthy from avoiding all income taxes. But element of national defense. But it is also im- because it was not indexed for inflation, mid- Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support portant to remember those on the front lines dle-class taxpayers are falling within its lim- of this modified, closed rule, and thank my here at home. Local law enforcement officers its. Indexing the tax makes sense, but not on friend and colleague from the Rules Com- need Congress’ help to ensure that our streets top of the more reckless cuts already passed. mittee, Mr. SESSIONS, for yielding me this time. stay safe for law-abiding citizens. That’s why Now Congress seeks to have it both ways Mr. Speaker, this is a fair and traditional rule I support both the COPS grants and Byrne by relying on one-year extensions. It pre- for legislation that amends the Internal Rev- grants. I think that one of the best things the tends at budget time that hundreds of bil- enue Code, and I am pleased that the House federal government can do for local law en- lions of AMT dollars will be available over will have the opportunity to consider the merits the next decade. Then it can turn around and forcement is to provide the tools for police offi- extend AMT relief for another year. of the underlying legislation, H.R. 4275, as cers to best carry our their duties. The ‘‘marriage penalty’’ produces another well as an amendment in the nature of a sub- Every single day, acts of heroism and valor sleight of hand. A tax code quirk often penal- stitute from the Ranking Member of the Ways are performed by police officers across our izes married couples when both spouses and Means Committee, Mr. RANGEL. nation. We have made tremendous progress

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.093 E14PT1 E870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 in terms of crime prevention and crime solv- icy of the government. Father Ly was arrested Now, almost 60 years after the end of the ing, but we need to remember that there are and tried without the benefit of counsel. In a war, a monument has at last been built in our only so many available law enforcement offi- trial that lasted only a single day, he was con- nation’s capital that pays tribute to the genera- cers at a given time. As our society grows, the victed of all charges and sentenced to fifteen tion that fought and won World War II. The demands placed on these individuals have years in prison and an additional five years of monument, set in the middle of the National also increased tremendously. administrative probation. Father Ly’s nephews Mall between the Lincoln Memorial and Wash- The falling crime rate has largely benefited were also imprisoned, further demonstrating ington Monument, will remind all visitors to the urban and suburban areas, so it is important this case of egregious oppression of human city that World War II was the defining event to remember our rural constituencies also rights and its devastating impact on Father of the 20th Century and the seminal point for need our help in fighting crime. Officer safety Ly’s family. what is often and aptly called ‘‘the Greatest and the ability to investigate major crimes are Mr. Speaker, it has been ten years since the Generation.’’ often compromised by a lack of resources in United States ended its trade embargo with f rural areas. One of the local police chiefs in a Vietnam and normalized relations with Hanoi small town in my district recently told me that under the policy known as ‘‘constructive en- THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN his main concern at home is not Al Qaeda in- gagement,’’ which has proven effective with SUDAN filtrating the town—it’s making sure that the our previously closed societies in which middle school down the streets is drug free human rights violations were prevalent. While HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON and safe. the U.S. continues to open diplomatic relations OF TEXAS I truly thank the members of law enforce- with Vietnam, we must continue to advance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES constructive engagement to ensure a more ment across this nation for their service and I Thursday, May 13, 2004 commit to working in support of both home- open, democratic and prosperous Vietnamese land security and domestic security. society. It is our responsibility to promote Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. f greater freedom of speech and religion and Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the greater respect for basic human rights in Viet- ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan today. RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE nam. Sudan is the ninth largest country in the TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Mr. Speaker, human rights shall always re- world and Africa’s largest. The wars of Sudan VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS DAY main a firm pillar of U.S. foreign policy. Ac- have killed more people than in Kosovo, Bos- cordingly, I thank the gentleman from Virginia nia, Rwanda and Somalia combined, most of SPEECH OF for introducing this important resolution and I them civilians. For the best part of 50 years, HON. RAHM EMANUEL urge my colleagues to support it. peace has eluded the people of Southern OF ILLINOIS f Sudan. Southern Sudan has not only been ne- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE VETERANS WHO glected by Northern Sudan, it has also been Tuesday, May 11, 2004 SERVED DURING WORLD WAR II, THE AMERICANS WHO SUP- neglected by the world. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in It is estimated that more than 3 million peo- PORTED THE WAR, AND CELE- strong support of H. Res. 613, recognizing ple have been uprooted from their homes and BRATING THE COMPLETION OF Vietnam Human Rights Day. This resolution the numbers of dead are unknown. THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II marks the tenth anniversary of the day the Destruction of homes, huts, crops and agri- MEMORIAL Manifesto of the Nonviolent Movement for cultural areas, wells, shops and entire villages Human Rights in Vietnam was announced. SPEECH OF are systematically taking place. Women report This landmark document was written in 1994 that they would be kidnapped and raped if by the great human rights leader Dr. Nguyen HON. RON KIND they went any further than one and one-half Dan Que, who called for an end to human OF WISCONSIN kilometers away from their camp to collect rights violations in Vietnam. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wood or to tend to their vegetables. Dr. Que is one of the most prominent advo- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 These actions have resulted in a dire cates for democracy, freedom and human Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of human rights and humanitarian crisis. rights in Vietnam. He has remained in Vietnam H. Con. Res. 409, which recognizes the Neighboring governments have generously since 1975, after the fall of Saigon and the de- 16,000,000 Americans who served in the received Sudanese refugees. It is estimated parture of the last American troops. Even in armed forces during World War II and the mil- that over 110,000 Sudanese refugees are in the face of significant peril, Dr. Que defied the lions more who supported them at home. As Chad; 223,000 are in Uganda; 88,000 are in communist regime by speaking out in defense the dedication of the National World War II Ethiopia; 69,000 in Democratic Republic of the of human dignity and the rights of all Viet- Memorial and the 60th anniversary of D-Day Congo and 60,000 are in Kenya. namese people. He has been imprisoned approach, our country will rightfully be thinking Women arrive in refugee camps already intermittently for the past 20 years, and re- of those Americans who bravely gave or greatly traumatized by hardship and loss. mains under constant supervision and subject risked their lives to a great cause. They may have walked for months through to frequent harassment by the Socialist Re- I remain in awe of this generation, of men hostile territory, living on wild fruits and drink- public of Vietnam. He continues his struggle in who accepted the call to travel around the ing water from puddles. Often the weaker order to focus the world’s attention to the world to spend years fighting in the Asian and members of their family, particularly, their chil- thousands of his countrymen and fellow dis- Pacific theaters, and of women who kept the dren, have died along the way. sidents who are also harassed, tortured or im- country running by assuming jobs in factories, In a Kenyan refugee camp, a Southern Su- prisoned for openly criticizing the government. growing victory gardens, and serving overseas danese woman says, ‘‘We flee the Sudan and One such dissident is Father Thaddeus in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and our problems follow us. The security is fine but Nguyen Ly, a Roman Catholic priest who was other capacities. it’s an alien environment—hot and windy, no invited to testify before the United States It has been my good fortune to spend some grass or rain or water. We get homesick for Commission on International Religious Free- time with veterans and their families in my familiar surroundings. Most people who came dom in 2001. Although he was denied permis- home district of western Wisconsin, and I al- here have died even though there’s a hospital. sion to leave his country to testify in person, ways enjoy hearing their stories of wartime. In The place where they bury people is full. Now his statement cited several specific actions fact, it was the experience of listening to my they have started another one.’’ taken by the Government of Vietnam that vio- uncle, a World War II veteran, that inspired Mr. Speaker, the United States must do ev- lated religious freedom and which he de- me to introduce legislation creating The Vet- erything in its power to encourage the govern- scribed as ‘‘extremely cruel.’’ He called for a erans Oral History Project. Almost four years ment of the Sudan to end this abuse. ‘‘non violent and persistent campaign’’ to after becoming public law, the Veterans His- Although this current conflict was initiated by achieve full religious freedom for all people in tory Project at the Library of Congress has rebel forces, the government of the Sudan has Vietnam. collected 16,000 stories and is working at a fe- a legal responsibility to protect all its citizens The Vietnamese government imprisoned Fa- verish pace to collect more everyday. This liv- and uphold the law. ther Ly on the basis of that testimony. He was ing legacy is testament to the millions of We must act immediately to prevent the re- branded a traitor for ‘‘slandering’’ the Com- Americans who sacrificed so much during currence of the human rights that have al- munist party, and ‘‘distorting’’ the religious pol- World War II. ready taken place and act swiftly to restore

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.097 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E871 the Southern Sudanese’s survival, security about is likely to happen, I am more convinced always ready with a hug and a smile to all and human dignity. In doing so, we not only than ever that we need to take aggressive ac- who came to drop off their laundry. Student honor them, we bring honor to America. tion immediately. Many of our oceans’ fish after student shared stories and memories f stocks are now reportedly 90 percent de- about Ms. Houston and all spoke of the gen- pleted, meaning only 10 percent of the stocks uine love in her voice when she greets them RECOGNIZING DR. LEE L. that once existed remain. And many of these and how she has been like a grandmother to HUNTSMAN stocks are in grave danger of extinction if we them all. The college has figured that she has proceed down the same path we are on cared for the laundry of all but 1,226 of the HON. JIM McDERMOTT now—that is, continue to study these stocks college’s 19,731 living alumni—a lot of surro- OF WASHINGTON and do little to mitigate the damage that has gate grandchildren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES already been done. Davidson College honored Ms. Houston in Thursday, May 13, 2004 The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, cre- the best way possible, naming the laundry ated from my Oceans Act of 2000, released building after her. The Town of Davidson com- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Lee L. Huntsman, who will it’s report in April of this year, with many of the memorated that sunny day of April 29, 2004 soon complete his term as president of the same findings. We need to take immediate ag- by declaring it ‘‘Lula Bell Houston Day.’’ At University of Washington. I want to acknowl- gressive steps to prevent the disappearance Spring Convocation the day before, the Omi- edge his service to the State of Washington, of these fish species, before it’s too late. cron Delta Kappa honorary leadership frater- to the students, faculty and staff of the Univer- These studies should be a wake-up call that nity presented Ms. Houston with its Staff Ap- sity, and to the Nation. the process through which our world’s fish- preciation Award, and in 2002, the SAE frater- Research universities like the University of eries is managed is broken and needs to be nity presented Ms. Houston with $500, a Washington are essential to the economic, fixed. dozen roses, and a trophy recognizing her as cultural and educational vitality of the United The National Marine Fisheries Service has ‘‘The Spirit of Davidson.’’ States. The University of Washington is un- demonstrated repeatedly they are incapable of As an article featured on the college’s questionably one of the great research and doing the job they have been tasked with as ywebsite puts it, ‘‘Few retirees in local history educational institutions in this country. The the primary federal agency responsible for have been so royally heralded.’’ Ms. Houston University of Washington plays a key role in monitoring and protecting our Nation’s fish- deserves every bit of that recognition for her carrying out the scientific and research agen- eries. To place them within the Department of long and tireless service to the college and da set by Congress. Over the last 8 years Dr. the Interior would serve to strengthen the two her part in the lives of thousands of Davidson Huntsman has provided key leadership as pro- agencies goals of resources conservation. students over the years. I join my fellow Da- vost and president, helping the UW establish This is an issue that resonates with anyone vidson alumni and other members of the Da- itself as one of the most innovative and entre- who has ever been to the beach in States like vidson community past and present in com- preneurial universities in America. New Jersey, or watched a television program mending Ms. Lula Bell Houston and cele- Dr. Huntsman took the helm of this great involving the deep blue sea. And given that 50 brating her achievement. educational enterprise and helped to move it percent of the population of the United States I submit for the RECORD a news article with forward. His integrity, intellect and incisive lives within 100 miles of a coast, there are more about Ms. Houston. thinking have given the Regents an oppor- many who are personally affected by this [From the Davidson, Apr. 30, 2004] tunity to continue their work and have enlight- issue. We have a unique opportunity to do CAMPUS HONORS RETIREMENT OF ‘‘SPIRIT OF ened and inspired the efforts of the entire something amazing and I think we owe it DAVIDSON’’ IN LAUNDRY’S NEW NAME community of the University of Washington. these wonderful resources that are our oceans (By Leslie Hempson) We are grateful to Dr. Huntsman for answer- to do all we can to bring them back to a As if fifty-seven years of work weren’t ing the call to public service and for doing so healthy and sustainable level, for future gen- enough, in a sense Lula Bell Houston will in such a principled and congenial way. erations. never leave her job now. That’s because the f college on Thursday afternoon affixed her f name forever to the laundry building, nam- INTRODUCTION—WEATHER AND HONORING LULA BELL HOUSTON ing it in her honor. OCEANS RESOURCES REALIGN- Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to MENT ACT honor the eighty-year-old Houston at her re- HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. tirement party, and cheered when President OF SOUTH CAROLINA Robert Vagt made the surprise announce- HON. JIM SAXTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of the building’s new name. In praising OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, May 13, 2004 her loyalty to Davidson and irrepressible IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good cheer, Vagt called her ‘‘a biological Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- mother to four children, but a mom to all Thursday, May 13, 2004 gratulate Lula Bell Houston of Davidson, North who needed her.’’ Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Carolina. Ms. Houston retired in May 2004 ‘‘This is a grand moment in the history of be here today to introduce an important piece from Davidson College, my alma mater, after Davidson College,’’ he said. of conservation legislation, the Weather and 57 years of service in the college laundry. The When asked to respond, Houston could find significance of this milestone in the Davidson few words. ‘‘What can I say? What can I Oceans Resources Realignment Act. This bill say?’’ she asked. ‘‘I just want to thank ev- will transfer the National Oceanic and Atmos- community is matched only by the devotion eryone for being here, for letting me see your pheric Administration to the Department of the that Ms. Houston has brought to her job ev- beautiful faces. I love all of you.’’ Interior. eryday for over half a century. Few retirees in local history have been so An issue to which I have devoted a great Born in 1923 (just three years after the cur- royally heralded. In a whirlwind twenty-four deal of time and one that I feel is very impor- rent laundry building was constructed), Ms. hours that capped her long career sorting tant is the protection of the diverse range of Houston worked for a year in Davidson’s din- student clothes and folding sheets, President fish stocks that inhabit our world’s oceans, ing service from 1943–44. She spent the next Vagt also read a proclamation from the many of which are very close to disappearing few years raising a family, but returned in Town of Davidson declaring ‘‘Lula Bell Hous- ton Day,’’ and the student membership of the forever. The National Marine Fisheries Serv- 1947 to work at the college laundry. She has Omicron Delta Kappa honorary campus lead- ice, the agency tasked with the protection of been there ever since, waking up every week- ership fraternity presented her with its Staff these species has failed to do so. I have day morning at 4:15 a.m., to ensure that she Appreciation Award at Spring Convocation. never been able to comprehend why the Na- would be there for the 6:30 a.m. start of the Alumni and current students turned out at tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration work day. Ms. Houston originally took the job the retirement party to honor the woman (NOAA) is housed within the Department of as a means of supporting herself and her two who greeted them with a smile on their reg- Commerce, which has nothing to do with the young children after her first husband left ular trips to the laundry. Joey Harris ’02, protection of our natural resources. For this them, but the students have kept her here former student body president, took a day off his job in a Congressional office and reason, I have introduced this legislation, long after her children have grown up and had drove from Washington to attend. ‘‘I which simply moves NOAA to a more appro- kids of their own. couldn’t miss it,’’ he said. ‘‘Ms. Lula Bell has priate agency, Interior. The biggest legacy that Ms. Houston leaves been a good friend over the years, and we Given the release of now three studies es- the college and the town of Davidson is her still keep in touch. There’s no other place I’d sentially stating that what I have been talking warm personality and loving nature. She was rather be right now than here.’’

VerDate May 04 2004 02:11 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.100 E14PT1 E872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2004 McKinley Glover ’04 said, ‘‘I’ve known Ms. losses recently, with the death of a brother come as no surprise. Born Barbara Ann Bai- Houston since I was a freshman, and she’s al- from Lou Gehrig’s Disease five or six years ley, she grew up in one of Connecticut’s most ways shown a genuine interest in people’s ago, and the death of her mother three years well-known and influential families. Her father, feelings. She’s about the sweetest lady I’ve ago. John Bailey, was chairman of the state Demo- ever met.’’ It was hard for Houston to keep going after cratic Party, and later served as Chairman of Born in 1923, Houston worked for year in the deaths of her brother and mother, but Davidson’s dining service in 1943–44. She work has always been a salve for her wounds. the Democratic National Committee under spent the next few years in New York City She likes the predictability of her laundry Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Her mother and Washington, but The Lula Bell Houston duties, her co-workers, and the students. was active in democratic state politics and her Laundry has been her home-away-from-home Church, and particularly church music, has brother served as the chief state attorney for since 1948. She has cared for the clothing of also been a constant solace. She has been a Connecticut. She grew up surrounded by all but 1,226 of the college’s 19,731 living member of Gethsemane Baptist Church for those who dedicated their lives to public serv- alumni. Even more valuable than her laun- seventy-eight years, attending services and ice, and Barbara learned well from their exam- dry services, Houston has bestowed grace Sunday school every weekend, and spending ple. and affection on students, offering them that three hours on Saturday mornings practicing Following in her family’s footsteps, Barbara same comfort of being in a home-away-from- with the church choir. In addition to the was elected to the Hartford City Council in home. choir, she is a member of the Gethsemane A retirement tribute to her stated, ‘‘Lula Baptist Church Gospel Singers, a group that 1975. After serving four years on the council, Bell has been greeting anyone and everyone performs at churches all across the region Barbara was elected Secretary of the State of with a warm smile and a kind word and a and has even appeared on television a couple Connecticut. Continuing her service on behalf hug. Students drop off their dirty clothes, of times. of the people of her beloved state, she was and leave with their spirits lifted and a re- Houston said her immediate plans for reelected to Congress in a special election in minder that there’s more to life than their tirement are to finish thoroughly cleaning 1982. next test or paper. They know someone is her house. She said she might also take a lit- On her arrival in Washington, Barbara working tirelessly and without complaint to tle break to visit relatives in Las Vegas and quickly rose through the ranks and earned the take care of them, someone who doesn’t care Baltimore, and maybe take a trip back to respect of members from both sides of the what their grades are, whether or not they New York. She has also always wanted to aisle. Her seventeen-year record in the House won their last game, or how their love life is learn how to play the piano. clearly reflects her strong commitment to the going. They know Miss Lula Bell’s uncondi- Co-workers have been urging her to retire tional love.’’ for years. They tell her to hurry up and leave needs of working families in Connecticut and One former Davidson student, lonely and so that she’ll have a chance to enjoy some of the nation. She fought hard for legislation to discouraged far away from his home in Nica- her life before it’s too late. But even as she enforce child support collection, provide tax ragua, wrote her a letter thanking her for planned her retirement, Houston was already credits to the working poor and extend health her kindness. Even though he graduated talking about returning to work part-time at care coverage to uninsured children. While years ago, he still keeps in touch, and called the laundry. She insists, ‘‘I am enjoying known for her willingness to compromise, she her a few weeks ago to wish her a happy what I’m doing. I am enjoying my life.’’ never forgot the needs of the people she rep- Easter. f resented. Another former student, Matthew Ar- During her time in Congress, Barbara broke buckle ‘02, organized his SAE fraternity THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN the ground that finally brought women into the brothers two years ago to show their appre- SUDAN ciation by giving her $500, a dozen roses and House leadership. Clearly demonstrating a ca- a trophy recognizing her as ‘‘The Spirit of pacity for pragmatic and dynamic leadership, Davidson.’’ That trophy is proudly displayed HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Barbara was appointed as the third woman in in front of the cubby in which she keeps her OF NEW YORK history to serve on the House Ways and keys and papers, next to a few small sea- Means Committee and the first woman to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shells and a list of laundry employees that chair a subcommittee of the House Intel- dates back to the 1950s. Thursday, May 13, 2004 ligence Committee. In August 1991, Barbara What few students know is that Houston’s served as Chief Deputy Majority Whip under work has provided a refuge in a life that has Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, the humani- not been easy. tarian crisis in Sudan must not be over- Speaker Tom Foley, a post in which she Houston began working in a time when ra- shadowed by current world events. We must served until her election as Vice Chair of the cial discrimination was still prevalent in the address the ethnic cleansing and refugee situ- Democratic Caucus in 1994. With her historic South, and a black woman had very limited ation with urgency, not just with words but with ascension to this post, her colleagues made job prospects. After her first husband left her action. There is a moral obligation to pressure Barbara the chamber’s fourth highest-ranking in 1947, she took the $12 a week job at the the Sudanese government to end the atroc- member, and the first and only woman at that laundry to support herself and two young time in the elected leadership. children. Houston had watched her mother, ities in western Sudan and ensure adequate humanitarian aid reaches the refugees in Again heeding the call to serve the people Rosa Potts, provide for a family without the of Connecticut, Barbara accepted the Demo- help of a husband, and knew what to do. Her Chad. As the world remembers the 10th anni- mother had risen at the crack of dawn to versary of the genocide in Rwanda, we cannot cratic gubernatorial nomination in 1998. Al- milk the cow, clean the house, and prepare allow this to happen again. though her run for the governorship was un- breakfast for her two children before going successful, Barbara was not only to simply f off to a day job. Houston was determined to fade away into the background. work just as hard. HONORING THE SERVICE AND Reflecting her service as Ranking Democrat She has always waked at 4:15 and arrived LEGACY OF BARBARA KENNELLY on the Social Security subcommittee, Presi- at the laundry by 6 a.m., assuring that she dent Clinton appointed her Associate Commis- would be on time for the 6:30 a.m. start of sioner of the Social Security Administration in the work day. When her children were young, HON. JOHN B. LARSON 1999. Today, she works tirelessly on behalf of she brought them to the laundry with her. OF CONNECTICUT They played amidst the washers and driers our nation’s seniors as President of the Na- with children of other workers until it was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Committee to Preserve Social Security time to go home. Davidson’s laundry has al- Thursday, May 13, 2004 and Medicare. ways encouraged that feeling of family, and I am truly honored to present the district she Houston’s association with generations of Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, so ably served for seventeen years. While students has reinforced it. ‘‘The sense of next Monday the Post Office on Weston Street Barbara’s legacy is so much larger than the being family makes the time fly by,’’ she in Hartford, CT will be renamed in honor of bricks and mortar of a post office, it is a last- said. ‘‘My family gets bigger with the one of Connecticut’s most dedicated public ing tribute to a woman who dedicated her life bunches of clothes coming in. Students come servants, Barbara Kennelly. This gesture is a in service of the people of Connecticut for in with smiles on their faces and hope in small but lasting tribute to an extraordinary their eyes.’’ nearly a quarter of a century. woman who has fully devoted herself to the In 1959 she married Arthur Houston, with Barbara’s is a presence sorely missed in whom she raised two more children. She con- cause of public service for her city, her state, this chamber, and I urge my colleagues to join tinued to work at the laundry, and he and her nation. me in recognizing the legacy and ongoing worked at two jobs, until 1988 when Arthur Considering her roots, Barbara’s twenty service of this truly extraordinary public serv- died of a heart attack. She has suffered more three years of service to Connecticut should ant.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.104 E14PT1 May 14, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E873 RECOGNITION OF MR. EDWARD Democratic Organization, in recognition of his his local community. He has been involved in REILLY, JR. AND HIS SERVICE many years of selfless dedication to family the legal profession for many years, serving TO THE NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP and community. as counsel to the Neptune Township Com- DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION In 1964, Edward and his loving wife Betty mittee, and Assistant County Counsel for the became Monmouth County Democratic Country of Monmouth. In addition, he is a past HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Committeepersons or District Leaders. Today, eight U.S. Presidents later, Edward continues commander of the American Legion in New- OF NEW JERSEY ark. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to serve, having taken on the additional responsibility of Neptune Township Democratic Thursday, May 13, 2004 My Speaker, Edward Reilly’s entire life has Municipal Chairman. Edward and Betty are been dedicated to the democratic process and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great also the proud parents of 10 children. serving this Nation and his community with pride that I rise today to honor an exemplary A recipient of a Purple Heart and various individual, as well as a dear friend, Mr. Ed- other awards for his bravery and service in the honor and dignity. I would like to ask my col- ward Reilly, Jr., It seems only fitting that Mr. U.S. Army during World War II, Edward Reilly leagues to join me in honoring a good friend Reilly be honored by the Neptune Township has applied that same level of commitment to and a respected public servant.

VerDate May 04 2004 01:55 May 15, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13MY8.109 E14PT1 Friday, May 14, 2004 Daily Digest Senate Cooke, to be United States District Judge for the Chamber Action Southern District of Florida. Routine Proceedings, pages S5487–S5501 A motion was entered to close further debate on Measures Introduced: Two bills and one resolution the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- were introduced, as follows: S. 2424–2425, and S. sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Res. 363. Page S5499 Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent Measures Reported: agreement of May 14, 2004, a vote on cloture will Special Report entitled ‘‘Developments in Aging: occur at 2:15 p.m., on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. 2001 and 2002, Volume 1 and Volume 2’’. (S. Rept. Page S5500 No. 108–265) Additional Cosponsors: Page S5499 S. 2424, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Act of 1974 to protect the retirement security of Pages S5499–S5500 American workers by ensuring that pension assets Additional Statements: Page S5499 are adequately diversified and by providing workers Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m., and with adequate access to, and information about, their adjourned at 11:50 a.m., until 12 noon, on Monday, pension plans. (S. Rept. No. 108–266) Page S5499 May 17, 2004. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Measures Passed: marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s World Food Prize Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. Record on pages S5500–01.) 363, designating October 16, 2004, as ‘‘World Food Prize Day’’. Page S5500 Cooke Nomination—Cloture Motion Filed: Senate Committee Meetings began consideration of the nomination of Marcia G. No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives On Tuesday, Senate will begin consideration of Chamber Action H.R. 3104, Service Medals Act. Also, at approxi- The House was not in session today. The House mately 2:15 p.m., Senate will vote on the motion to will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17, for invoke cloture on the nomination of Marcia G. Morning Hour debate and at 2 p.m. for legislative Cooke, to be United States District Judge for the business. Southern District of Florida During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Committee Meetings sider any other cleared legislative and executive busi- No committee meetings were held. ness. f Senate Committees CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Week of May 17 through May 22, 2004 Committee on Appropriations: May 18, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, to hold hearings to examine proposed Senate Chamber budget estimates for fiscal year 2005 for HIV/AIDS pro- On Monday, at 2:30 p.m., Senate will begin con- grams and research, 10:30 a.m., SD–124. sideration of S. 2400, Department of Defense Au- May 19, Subcommittee on District of Columbia, to thorization Act. hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for D506

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fiscal year 2005 for the District of Columbia, 10 a.m., Committee on Environment and Public Works: May 20, SD–138. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nu- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: May clear Safety, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the 18, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Ter- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 9:30 a.m., SD–406. rorism Risk Insurance Program, 10 a.m., SD–538. Committee on Finance: May 19, to hold an oversight May 19, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing hearing to examine the Treasury Department and ter- to examine the International Monetary Fund and World rorism financing; to be followed by a hearing to examine Bank, 10 a.m., SD–538. the nominations of Juan Carlos Zarate, of California, to May 20, Full Committee, to hold an oversight hearing be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and Stuart to examine the Extended Custodial Inventory Program, Levey, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of the Treasury 10 a.m., SD–538. for Enforcement, 10 a.m., SD–215. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: May Committee on Foreign Relations: May 18, to hold hearings 18, Subcommittee on Aviation, to hold an oversight hear- to examine the way ahead in Iraq, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. ing to examine the Federal Aviation Administration, 9:30 May 19, Full Committee, to continue hearings to ex- a.m., SR–253. amine the way ahead in Iraq, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. May 19, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: May personal gain relating to a transition from public sector 20, to hold hearings to examine prescription drug re- to private sector, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. importation, 10 a.m., SD–106. May 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on Indian Affairs: May 19, business meeting SPAM, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. to consider pending calendar business; to be followed by Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: May 18, to a hearing to examine S. 1696, to amend the Indian Self- hold hearings to examine implications of a recent change Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide in reporting of small business contracts by the Depart- further self-governance by Indian tribes, 10 a.m., ment of Energy, 10 a.m., SD–366. SR–485. May 19, Full Committee, business meeting to consider May 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine pending calendar business, 11:30 a.m., SD–366. S. 2382, to establish grant programs for the development May 19, Subcommittee on Water and Power, to hold of telecommunications capacities in Indian country, 10 hearings to examine S. 900, to convey the Lower Yellow- a.m., SR–485. stone Irrigation Project, the Savage Unit of the Pick- Committee on the Judiciary: May 18, to hold hearings to Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and the Intake Irrigation examine the threat of animal and eco-terrorism, 10 a.m., Project to the pertinent irrigation districts, S. 1876, to SD–226. authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain May 20, Full Committee, business meeting to consider lands and facilities of the Provo River Project, S. 1957, pending calendar items; to be followed immediately by to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate oversight hearings to examine the FBI, terrorism, and with the States on the border with Mexico and other ap- other topics, 9:30 a.m., SD–226. propriate entities in conducting a hydrogeologic charac- Special Committee on Aging: May 17, to hold hearings to terization, mapping, and modeling program for priority examine how the Equal Employment Opportunity Com- transboundary aquifers, S. 2304 and H.R. 3209, bills to mission’s recent rule affects retiree health benefits, 2 amend the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of p.m., SD–628. 1972 to clarify the acreage for which the North Loup di- May 18, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine vision is authorized to provide irrigation water under the social security reform issues, and comparing the U.S. so- Missouri River Basin project, S. 2243, to extend the cial security system with other nations’, 10 a.m., deadline for commencement of construction of a hydro- SD–628. electric project in the State of Alaska, H.R. 1648, to au- May 19, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine thorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Health Savings Accounts and the New Medicare Law, fo- water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Cali- cusing on the future of health care, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. fornia, to the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the Montecito Water District, and H.R. 1732, to amend the House Chamber Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Fa- cilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to Program to be announced. participate in the Williamson County, Texas, Water Re- House Committees cycling and Reuse Project, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. May 20, Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold Committee on Agriculture, May 19, hearing to review Ag- hearings to examine S. 1672, to expand the Timucuan ricultural Trade Negotiations, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Ecological and Historic Preserve, Florida, S. 1789 and May 20, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities H.R. 1616, bills to authorize the exchange of certain and Risk Management, hearing to review the Farm Secu- lands within the Martin Luther King, Junior, National rity and Rural Investment Act of 2002, 9:30 a.m., 1300 Historic Site for lands owned by the City of Atlanta, Longworth. Georgia, S. 1808, to provide for the preservation and res- Committee on Appropriations, May 20, Subcommittee on toration of historic buildings at historically women’s pub- Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Pro- lic colleges or universities, S. 2167, to establish the Lewis grams, on Department of the Treasury (International Af- and Clark National Historical Park in the States of fairs), 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Washington and Oregon, and S. 2173, to further the May 20, Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, purposes of the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic and Independent Agencies, on Secretary of the Treasury, Site Establishment Act of 2000, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. 10 a.m., 2358 Rayburn.

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Committee on Education and the Workforce, May 19, to grams: A Case Study on the Need for Executive Reorga- mark up H.R. 4278, Improving Access to Assistive Tech- nization Authority,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. nology for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004, May 20, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Pol- 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. icy and Human Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘Historic Committee on Energy and Commerce, May 18, Sub- Preservation of the Peopling of America,’’ 2 p.m., 2154 committee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protec- Rayburn. tion, hearing entitled ‘‘Supporting Our Intercollegiate May 21, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Thirsty for Student-Athletes: Proposed NCAA Reforms,’’ 3:30 p.m., Results: Lessons Learned from the District of Columbia’s 2123 Rayburn. Lead Contamination Experience,’’ 2154 Rayburn. May 18, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- Committee on International Relations, May 18, hearing on tions, hearing entitled ‘‘NIH Ethics Concerns: Consulting Should China Join the Nuclear Suppliers Group? 10:30 Arrangements and Outside Awards,’’ 10 a.m., 2322 Ray- a.m., 2172 Rayburn. burn. May 19, hearing on Implementation of the Millennium May 19, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Challenge Act, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. hearing entitled ‘‘Regional Energy Reliability and Secu- Committee on the Judiciary, May 18, Subcommittee on rity: DOE Authority to Energize the Cross Sound Cable,’’ Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on 11 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. H.R. 3179, Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Tools Improve- May 19, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and ment Act of 2003, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. the Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Competition in the Com- May 18, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Secu- munications Marketplace: How Convergence Is Blurring rity, and Claims, oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Pushing the the Lines Between Voice, Video, and Data Services,’’ 10 Border Out on Alien Smuggling: New Tools and Intel- a.m., 2123 Rayburn. ligence Initiatives,’’ 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. May 20, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled May 20, Subcommittee on Commercial and Adminis- ‘‘Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Cards: Immediate trative Law, oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Reauthorization Savings for Seniors,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. of the Administrative Conference of the United States,’’ Committee on Financial Services, May 18, Subcommittee 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored May 20, Subcommittee on Courts, Internet, and Intel- Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘SEC Proposal on Market lectual Property, oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Derivative Structure: How will Investors Fare?’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Ray- Rights, Moral Rights, and Movie Filtering Technology,’’ burn. 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. May 18, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- Committee on Resources, May 18, Subcommittee on Fish- tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Improving Financial Oversight: A eries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans, oversight hear- Private Sector View of Anti-Money Laundering Efforts,’’ ing on The Chesapeake Bay in Your Community: A Res- 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. toration Plan, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. May 20, full Committee, oversight hearing of the De- May 18, Subcommittee on Water and Power, partment of Housing and Urban Development, including hearing on the following bills: H.R. 4045, to au- the Department’s budget request for fiscal year 2005, 10 thorize the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a fea- a.m., 2128 Rayburn. sibility study with respect to the Mokelumne River; Committee on Government Reform, May 18, Subcommittee H.R. 3597, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, on Civil Service and Agency Organization, hearing enti- through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a tled ‘‘First year on the job: Chief Human Capital Offi- feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage cers,’’ 2 p.m., and to consider S. 129, Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2003, 3:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. and conservation project in El Dorado County, Cali- May 18, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Pol- fornia; and H.R. 2257, Lower Yellowstone Reclama- icy and Human Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘Ensuring tion Projects Conveyance Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Long- Accuracy and Accountability in Lab Testing: Does the worth. Experience of Maryland General Hospital Expose Cracks May 19, full Committee, to mark up the fol- in the System?’’ 10:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. lowing bills: H.R. 646, to Expand the boundaries of May 18, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Re- the Fort Donelson National Battlefield to authorize sources and Regulatory Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘How the acquisition and interpretation of lands associated Can We Maximize Private Sector Participation in Trans- with the campaign that resulted in the capture of portation?’’ 10 a.m., 2247 Rayburn. the fort in 1862; H.R. 1156, to amend the Reclama- May 19, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and tion Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facili- Financial Management, to mark up H.R. 3826, Program ties Act to increase the ceiling on the Federal share Assessment and Results Act; followed by an oversight of the costs of phase I of the Orange County, Cali- hearing entitled ‘‘Mission Impossible? Fixing NASA’s Fi- nancial Management,’’ 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. fornia, Regional Water Reclamation Project; H.R. May 19, Subcommittee on Technology, Information 2619, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ex- Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, over- pansion Act of 2003; H.R. 2831, Newlands Project sight hearing entitled ‘‘Federal Enterprise Architecture: A Headquarters and Maintenance Yard Facility Trans- Blueprint for Improved Federal IT Investment and Cross- fer Act; H.R. 2909, Utah Test and Training Range Agency Collaboration and Information Sharing,’’ 2 p.m., Protection Act; H.R. 3785, to authorize the ex- 2154 Rayburn. change of certain land in Everglades Park; H.R. May 20, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Redun- 4115, to amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 dancy and Duplication in Federal Child Welfare Pro- Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Monday, May 17 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Monday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond 2:30 p.m.) Sen- ate will begin consideration of S. 2400, Department of Defense Authorization Act.

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