June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16093 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A SPECIAL SALUTE TO ROBERT E. has served on the board of directors for Ohio those who fought for South Vietnam, espe­ HUGHES Savings Association and American National cially the officers. Bank. The tale of Tran Duat, a former major in Mr. Speaker, Bob Hughes is a committed in­ the South Vietnamese marines, is ample rea­ HON. LOUIS STOKES son for the U.S. government to put equal OF OHIO dividual, a talented politician, and a good treatment for all Vietnamese, regardless of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friend. I am certain that members of his family, the side on which they fought in the war, on including his wife, Marguerite, and their chil­ the agenda in its discussions about re-estab­ Monday, June 24, 1991 dren-Tim, David, Jon, and Robin-share our lishing diplomatic relations with this self­ Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, those of us who pride in Bob's accomplishments over the proclaimed "proletarian dictatorship." are involved in the business of politics have years. His devotion to Cleveland and Cuya­ Duat, who now lives in the Washington found that although we belong to one political hoga County is unsurpassed, and I am proud area, was a stout-hearted and fearless fight­ party, we often form friendships with members to extend my best wishes to him for the future. er, to say the least. It was a reputation that of the other party. During my political career, doubtless marked him for an extended eight­ year stay in the so-called re-education camps I have come to know and respect a man who that the communists established throughout does not belong to my political party. That RECOGNIZING HUMAN RIGHTS VIO­ Vietnam after their triumph. man is Robert E. Hughes, who has just LATIONS WITHIN THE REPUBLIC The son of a midlevel Saigon bureaucrat, stepped down as the chairman of the Cuya­ OF VIETNAM Duat was commissioned in 1966, and his com­ hoga County Republican Party in Cleveland, bat tour lasted nine years. He was promoted OH, following 23 years of service. Just re­ HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER meritoriously twice for heroic leadership under fire. The list of major battles in which cently friends, family, and colleagues gathered OF ILLINOIS to pay tribute to Bob Hughes for his significant he fought includes the great 1968 Tet offen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sive battles around Saigon and in Hue city. contributions to the Republican Party and our Monday, June 24, 1991 In the formidable North Vietnamese Easter community. I ri$e today to join in this salute to Offensive of 1972, he led his company of my good friend. At this time, I would like to Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, as this Nation troops to retake the citadel at Quang Tri share with my colleagues some of the high­ continues to heal from the scars of our in­ city. lights of Bob Hughes' career. volvement in the Vietnam war, we must not Duat accumulated a chestful of medals, in­ Bob Hughes grew up in Warren, OH, grad­ disregard the ongoing battle over human rights cluding the National Medal of Honor (equiva­ uating from Harding High School. He earned a violations within the Socialist Republic of Viet­ lent to the U.S. Medal of Honor) and various journalism degree from Ohio State University, nam. Our hasty withdrawal from this conflict Gallantry Orders with gold, silver and bronze stars. while writing for three Columbus newspapers. back in 1975 ushered in a Communist Gov­ He was wounded three times, twice by AK- Upon graduation, Bob Hughes was called to ernment which has repeatedly violated the 47 bullets and once by shrapnel from a B-40 active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps. He rights of its southern military captives. We rocket grenade. served as a platoon leader and a company must not attempt to bury this painful and tur­ In the final, tragic hours of the war, Duat commander. bulent period in this Nation's history by turning kept his battalion together, fighting in their Mr. Speaker, following his military service, our backs on the plight of our former allies. In­ positions east of Saigon until the last mo­ Bob returned to Ohio where he became a re­ stead, we must operate through diplomatic ve­ ment. They learned on the radio that the porter for a small Ohio newspaper, and state­ hicles to undertake initiatives such as those Saigon government had surrendered. house reporter for the Associated Press be­ "We went back to our barracks, and I dis­ used during the Persian Gulf crisis concerning missed the battalion," Duat recalled. "One fore going to work for General Electric. the fate of the Kuwaitis and Kurdish refugees. of our sergeants shot himself in the head In 1961, Bob Hughes was selected as vice In a recent edition of the Chicago Tribune, right then and there. chairman of the Cuyahoga County Republican columnist David Evans emphasizes the mis­ "I took off my uniform and walked home. Party in Cleveland. Later, he became cochair­ treatment of the Vietnamese people through My mother just cried and cried," he said. man of the Cuyahoga County GOP, chairman the experience of a former South Vietnamese Later that day, April 30, 1975, a North Viet­ of the executive committee, and finally, chair­ officer, Tran Duat. Mr. Evans makes a power­ namese Army official came to the door and man of the board of elections. In 1975, Bob ful argument that our upcoming diplomatic re­ informed Duat that he was under house ar­ Hughes was elected chairman of the central rest. On June 14, loudspeaker trucks in the lations with the Vietnam Government should streets called for all former officers of the committee and was made sole GOP chairman. place human rights at the top of the agenda. Saigon regime to assemble, and they were His contributions to the Republican Party are He cites Vietnam's need for economic aid and deported to re-education camps. immeasurable and will certainly be missed. Western investment as a leverage tool to com­ Duat and 2,000 other officers were placed in Mr. Speaker, Bob Hughes has also worked pel this ignoble regime to recognize the basic the former camp of the U.S. Army's Black diligently to improve the quality of education in fundamental rights of its citizens. Horse regiment, the 11th Armored Cavalry. northeastern Ohio. He devoted his efforts to Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I submit for the "We were ordered to cut trees, build roads Cleveland State University; expanding the RECORD David Evans' ·account of Tran Duat's and clear mines. Some were killed trying to campus, bringing it into the State university remove the mines," Duat said. 16-year endeavor as a prisoner of war which They were given absurdly small rations of system, and serving 8 years on the board of surely serves as an example of the numerous noodles, Duat said, and the North Vietnam­ trustees. In addition, he contributed to the de­ atrocities committed by this Government and ese Army ordered the inmates' families to velopment of Cuyahoga Community College. as a cue for the United States to rectify them. send food. Bob Hughes has also played an integral role The article follows: "Every night, after work, we were forced in Cleveland's downtown development. He is [From the Chicago Tribune, May 31, 1991] to sit and listen to talk about politics," Duat said. credited with assisting in the improvement of HUMAN RIGHTS SHOULD TOP U.S. AGENDA ON Cleveland's lakefront; the renovations of Pub­ The indoctrination sessions were thor­ VIETNAM oughly unconvincing. "They said [North Vi­ lic Square and Playhouse Square in downtown (By David Evans) Cleveland, and financing the expansions of etnamese] troops used rifles to shoot down WASHINGTON.-Abraham Lincoln's postwar B-52s," Duat recalled derisively. Mount Sinai, University and Hillcrest Hospitals, policy of "malice toward none" has been They were shipped to a former French pris­ and the Cleveland Clinic. turned on its head by the communist victors on northwest of Hanoi. The days were spent Lastly, Bob Hughes has donated his time of the Vietnamese civil war. To this day, clearing trees. Duat used some of the and talents to several banking institutions. He their policy is one of extreme malice toward survivial training he had received from the

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49~59 0--95 Vol. 137 CALIFORNIA Duat that the policy was one of extermi­ Telecommunicators Week for the second IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation of the weak through forced labor and week of April each year. It is time that we Monday, June 24,1991 neglect. show our appreciation for the people who "About 15 percent died from starvation. Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, allega­ My battalion commander died in my arms," work in this essential and growing field. tions of improper actions by the National Re­ he said, making a cradling motion with his I believe that it wold be most appropriate for publican Institute for International Affairs arms. us to establish a National Public Safety [NRIIA] have been circulated by several Mem­ Duat and the thinned ranks of fellow survi­ vors were moved south in 1983. His release on Telecommunicators Week to honor bers of this body and, since those allegations March 11, 1983, was the beginning of two telecommunicators as the true professionals are not true, I wish to set the record straight. more years under house arrest. and lifesavers that they are. As an example of The following points must be emphasized As a former South Vietnamese officer. he the type of services provided by regarding NRIIA's activities in Costa Rica: was only permitted to engage in menial telecommunicators through the United States, First, the Republican Institute has never labor such as pedaling a bicycle taxi. I commend to my colleagues' reading a recent funded any of the political activities or the "I wanted to work," he said, and so on article describing the efforts of Susan Nealsey­ campaigns of the United Social Christian Party March 11, the eighth anniversary of his last [USCP] in Costa Rica. All of NRIIA's reports, day in prison. Duat departed Vietnam for the Kratz, a police technician in Maryland. The ar­ U.S .. where he is studying English in order ticle vividly illustrates the crucial role played by budgets, proposals, and financial statements to go to school. telecommunicators in difficult emergency situa­ have been made public under the Freedom of Duat's saga of survival should put human tions. I urge my colleagues to join me in co­ Information Act. There is no basis whatsoever rights smack on the U.S. agenda for estab­ sponsoring this legislation. to charges that the NRIIA was involved in po­ lishing diplomatic relations with this vile re­ litical activities or campaign activities in Costa gime. The communists won the war, but they Rica. haven't been able to run the country and are Second, despite the fact that the NRIIA be­ desperate for aid and investment. We've got D.C. GAY AND LESBIAN PRIDE lieved its activities in Costa Rica were totally leverage. Yet our State department is taking FESTIVAL proper and in keeping with its charter, the in­ the position that personal freedoms will fol­ stitute decided in July 1989 to suspend the low the establishment of economic and polit­ ical ties. This policy, we might note, has domestic operations with its grantee-the As­ failed spectacularly right up the road, in HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON sociation for the Defense of Costa Rican Ub­ China. erty and Democracy. The NRIIA is puzzled OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA that allegations about its activities should be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made again after it has withdrawn from Costa NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY Rica. TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK Monday, June 24, 1991 Third, the accusation that neither the Na­ tional Endowment for Democracy [NED] nor HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the NRIIA knew precisely what was happening commend to this body the 16th annual Wash­ with the program in Costa Rica is absurd. OF MASSACHUSE'M'S ington, DC Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NRIIA had a full-time professional program of­ This past Sunday, June 23, members of the ficer resident in Costa Rica working with the Monday, June 24, 1991 local and area gay and lesbian community grantee during the time the NRIIA was sup­ Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, for years. thou­ joined "Together in Pride." As many as 35,000 porting the project. sands of dedicated, professional public safety Latinos. African-Americans, Arabs, Asians, Fourth, allegations that the NRIIA was in­ telecommunicators have answered our calls Catholics, Protestants, Christians, Jews, and volved in a grudge match against Costa Rican for police, fire, and emergency medical serv­ veterans of our Armed Forces celebrated President Oscar Arias is equally absurd. In ices. They have dispatched assistance to put themselves and their contributions to our soci­ fact, President Arias and several members of out fires, catch burglars breaking into our ety as gay and lesbian people. his cabinet participated in seminars and meet­ homes and provide emergency medical help Mr. Speaker, I also take this time to remind ings sponsored by the NRIIA grantee. to families in every one of our districts. These this body that last week we passed legislation Fifth, some of the allegations imply that nei­ public safety people are truly dedicated pro­ to protect the civil rights of women, members ther NED nor the Republican and Democratic fessionals, although the public usually never of religious groups, and of members of all ra­ party institutes are permitted to associate with sees them because they are not physically at cial and ethnic groups. Our work will not be political parties; this is not the case. The clear the scene. finished untn the protections of the Civil Rights prohibitions are against activities which sup­ Public safety telecommunicators are behind Act of 1964 are extended to our gay and les­ port a candidate for public offiCe. The Repub­ the scenes doing their work competently and bian brothers and sisters. I am pledged to that lican Institute and the Democratic Institute accurately. Without them, police officers, fire­ fight to the finish. [NDIIA] were established to give NED a capa­ fighters, and emergency medical personnel bility to work with political parties. As long as would lack the high quality communications Finally, Mr. Speaker, the D.C. Gay and Les­ the work does not involve campaign activity, it services which are necessary for the variety of bian Pride Festival is a wonderful volunteer ef­ is well within the NED, NRIIA and NDIIA Char­ public safety services which are vital to the fort. The volunteers who have contributed to ters. weft-being of communtties throughout the Unit­ the festival are too numerous to mention, but Sixth, regarding the involvement of Costa adS..... I would like to commend the admirable volun­ Rican President Rafael Angel Calderon with The Nation's public safety tarism of those who serve on the Pride Board the former NRIIA grantee, it must be pointed telecommunicators al$0 work to improve 81118f'­ and committees.: Garrett Haylett, Dane out that during the period in which he was ex­ gency response capabilties through their lead­ D' AlesaandJo, Kevtn O'Keife, George Woods, ecutive director of the grantee, Calderon was ership and participation in training programs Leonard Green, Jeff Simpson, Juan Vegega, not an active candidate. In fact, Calderon had and other acttvltles provided by the Associated Greg DuRoss, Adam Ebbin, Richard Sweeting, blessed the candidacy of another individual Public Safety Communications Officers Mark deLevie, Greg Greeley, Marcy 8hrir, Jet.. Miguel Angel Rodriguez, and Calderon had [APCO]. APCO is an association of neariy frey Pendleton. Deb, and especially Scott stated he would not be a candidate for the 9,000 people engaged in the operation, design Friedman. Thanks to them and to an who are Presidency. When he reversed this decision, and installation of emergency response com­ carrying on the struggle for human rights for Calderon imrnediate~y resigned from the posi­ munications systems, including 911, for Fed­ all without invidiOAJS exception& that have no tion of executive director of the grantee asso­ erat, ~. and tocat government agencies. place in a great democracy. ciation. June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16095 Seventh, some of the allegations accuse for hate, and in many cases, for no apparent premier police department in the United Calderon of accepting funds from Panamanian reason at all. States, the FBI, in a. 1981 report on homicide. strongman Gen. Manuel Noriega. This accusa­ Mr. Speaker, I am convinced that unless we "Criminal homicide is primarily a societal deal with the underlying rage and violence problem over which law enforcement has lit­ tion was made by Jose Blandon and is not tle or no control". substantiated by any other source. Addition­ which precipitates murder and other violent I am convinced we can change public atti­ ally, the period in which the alleged donation behavior, we will not solve America's crime tudes toward violence and that we can took place was 1 year before the NRIIA start­ problem. We must take action to tackle the change violent behavior. What is required is ed its grant program in Costa Rica. root causes which fuel the violence plaguing a broad array of strategies; strategies that Eighth, finally, the question of why NRIIA our nation. Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith, assist­ teach new ways of coping with anger and ag­ chose to work in Costa Rica is often raised in ant dean of Harvard University School of Pub­ gressive feelings. I believe we can and we must mobilize schools, the media, industry, the allegations. The Republican lnstiMe be­ lic Health, has written a book called "Deadly government, churches, community organiza­ lieves that no democratic system can be taken Consequences," which will be published soon, tions, and every organized unit within our for granted, and that Costa Rica, in particular, and contains insight on the public health ap­ society to deliver the message that anger is worthy of effort to sustain its democratic proach to combating crime. "As a physician," can be managed and aggressive impulses con­ system given its difficult geographic location Dr. Prothrow-Stith states, trolled. We must also redefine the physi­ between Nicaragua and Panama. It is not un­ I wanted to find ways to intervene before cian's role and the role of the emergency common for officials of both parties in Costa blame was necessary-before a homicide was room. We need to use the health care system committed. Violence must be treated partly to create an early warning network that will Rica to make reference to threats to Costa identify young people at risk for violence Rica's democratic system posed by the inter­ as a public health problem, handled with the same techniques that are used to combat and offer them treatment before they be­ national debt crisis, Nicaragua, Panama, and smoking, drinking, and other behaviors that come victims or perpetrators. Until we begin international drug trafficking. cause ill health. to teach physicians' and emergency room pa­ It seems somewhat hypocritical that allega­ tients that they have choices besides "find­ In her book, Dr. Prothrow-Stith provides in­ tions have been raised against one party in ing the guy who did this to me and doing formation on a path-breaking approach to Costa Rica-with the alleged complicity of the worse to him," I fear our homicide rate will combating violence, based on the view that vi­ NRIIA-when the government party itself was not decline. olence is a learned behavior. I would like to Not surprisingly, when I began to think engaged in much the same thing. The Libera­ share with my colleagues an excerpt from her about violence in a medical context, I saw tion Party of former President Arias main­ book. this problem not as one that, say, required tained a substantial educational and training Mr. Speaker, every 24 minutes, someone is better surgical techniques, but one that re­ facility of its own-CEDAL-which was funded quired the creation of public health strate­ murdered in America. I urge my colleagues to from European sources. gies such as health education in the class­ take just a few moments to read about a vi~ This type of training and educational work is room; health education via the mass media.; lence prevention project and public health ap­ the rule, not the exception in Latin America, community awareness; hospital-based proach to resolving our Nation's crime prob­ screening for risk determination. I was im­ and support for these types of activities is not lem. pressed by the way these strategies were considered inappropriate by most reasonable DEADLY CONSEQUENCES being used to combat smoking, heart disease, observers and participants. Indeed, the work lead poisoning, child abuse, and other men­ of the NRIIA in Costa Rica has been public for (By Deborah Prothrow-Stith, M.D., with Michaele Weissman) aces to the public health. I wanted these more than 4 years. NRIIA's work in Costa same strategies to be applied and evaluated The list of homicide victims is endless. Rica has been carefully considered and care­ to reduce adolescent violence as well. Endless names. Endless tragedies. An endless Most violence, it was discovered, occurs fully monitored, and it is not-and has not stream struck down in barrage after barrage not between strangers, but between people bee~n violation of any of the restrictions of gun fire. Grandmothers and college stu­ who know each other, or who are related to which govern its activities. The NRIIA has dents, prowling street kids and small babies each other, at least one of whom is unable to been sensitive to the types of accusations that in their walkers, neighbors chatting on city tolerate frustration or resolve conflict. When could be raised and has taken clear and un­ streets, young mothers getting ready for relationships explode, terrible injury or equivocal steps to address such concerns be­ work. Sometimes bullets kill those at whom death is often the result. Long before the fore they were ever raised. That these they are aimed; sometimes victims are anni­ most extreme expressions of violence occur, hilated by bullets meant for others. a history of hitting, beating, fighting, and charges are being made now, when the infor­ As a public health educator, as the former mation about the institute's work has been abusing often exists. Underlying each of public health commissioner of Massachu­ these violent acts is a human failure. One or public for 4 years suggests a clear political setts, as a physician, as a parent, as a black perhaps both persons caught in a violent re­ motivation on the part of those making these American, and as an inner city resident, I lationship cannot relate non-violently. A false allegations. have attended scores of community meetings history of family violence is often to blame called to discuss the epidemic of homicide in for this inability. our cities. At these meetings, distraught and Public health doctrine asserts that large PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO angry citizens call out for more police on pa­ national problems require multiple solu­ CRIME AND VIOLENCE IN AMERICA trol, for more aiTests, for more judges to tions. Multi-tiered strategies that address hear cases, for more jail cells to house con­ different segments of the population are used victed criminals, for more teenagers in jail. routinely. These interventions, known as HON. WUIS STOKFS I share my neighbors' concerns. I share their primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention OFOIDO fear; the fear we all feel for our children. strategies, speak to the needs of specific IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, I am convinced that more police groups of citizens. will not solve the problem of homicide ·in Primary prevention strategies are designed Monday, June 24, 1991 America. More police in patrol cars, more to reduce health problems in the general Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, last year Amer­ street lights, stiffer sentences, and new pris­ population. This form of prevention involves ica set a new national record. The Federal Bu­ ons will not, I believe, prevent two young educational and public infonnation cam­ people from settling their differences with a paigns aimed at teachill&" the mass of Amer­ reau of Investigation recently reported that vi~ fireann. ican citizens about risk factors. Primary pre­ lent crime-murder, rape, robbery, and aggra­ Many of my colleagues in public health vention strategies to combat heart disease, vated assault-increased by 1'0 percent in the and man)" police omcials around the nation for example, include programs that raise the United States last year, the largest annual in­ have come to believe that in order to reduce consciousnees of the ~1 puWi{} to the crease since 1986. In particular, homicide violence we must design imaginative new dangers of eating fatty foods, or smoking, or records were broken in many of our Nation's strategies; strategies that will augment, not havilli' a high choleatel'Ql ~t. large cities. rep~&oe pol~ work. As Botiton'a Police Com­ Secondary prevention atra.taaiea a.re inter­ The homicide rate In young, African-Amer­ missioner Francis M. R.oache, a. former pa­ 'lentions aimed at people who ue at riH. trolman, says often, violence is bigger tha.n For heart disease seoondary prevention in­ ican males Is particutarty distressing--death the police. What he means is this: The im­ cludes efforts targeted to those who are at from homicide is the single greatest cause of pulse to hurt others cannot be controlled by risk for developi.ag aeut QiaJeue because death. But even more disturbing, young peo­ a poU-ce omcer called to the scene after a they smMe, have high blood pressure or high ple In our inner cities killed for tennis shoes crime has beMl committed. This same con­ cholesterol, or B&ve a family awtory of tile and other items of clothing, for drugs, for love, viction was expressed most forcibly by the disease. 16096 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 Tertiary prevention encompasses all the As my colleagues may know, Fujisawa is depicting a scene in ancient Pompeii prior to strategies designed to prevent those who are the innovator drug division of Fujisawa USA and during its destruction by the eruption of already ill with heart disease from becoming Inc., whose corporate and division head­ Mount Vesuvius. After winning regional and sicker. Tertiary strategies are more inti­ quarters are located in my congressional dis­ State-level competitions, the Stuart-Hobson mate than the others. They usually involve some form of one-on-one, group, or self-help trict in Deerfield, IL. Pentamidine was devel­ Middle School students competed in Knoxville, counseling. oped by Lyphomed, Inc., which became part TN against 648 teams from the United States In the years since Dr. Spivak and I estab­ of Fujisawa USA Inc., in 1990. and eight other countries; when they returned lished the Violence Prevention Project, a na­ Over the last year, I have had several dis­ home to Washington, they brought with them tional movement to prevent adolescent vio­ cussions with representatives of the pharma­ the first-runner-up trophy in this universally ac­ lence has been born. Physicians, epidemiolo­ ceutical company about their pentamidine claimed competition which had attracted par­ gists, nurses, community workers, teachers, product and the cost of the drug. In those con­ ticipation this year by 15,000 students from criminologists, probation officers, police of­ ficers, social scientists from all over the na­ versations, company officials indicated their around the world. tion have clambered aboard. Hundreds of desire to effectuate a price decrease, yet I want also to commend all Stuart-Hobson school systems and community agencies in found it difficult to do so in the face of ongoing administration and faculty members who were every state have become interested in the research commitments. Now, with capital involved in this award-winning effort, along public health approach to prevention of ado­ made available by its parent company, with the families and classmates of the team lescent violence. Many of them are using the Fujisawa USA Inc. is able to take this price­ members for their support and encouragement violence prevention curriculum. Thousands cutting action without adversely impacting its throughout the competition. I am proud and of teachers and community agency "provid­ research programs. privileged to recognize and pay tribute to such ers" have been trained to use the curriculum For many years, the company has been to teach adolescents about violence preven­ an exceptional accomplishment. tion. In cities as diverse as Little Rock, Ar­ committed to the battle against AIDS. In 1983, kansas and Seattle, Washington the violence Lyphomed was recruited by the U.S. Centers prevention curriculum is being used as part for Disease Control [CDC] to manufacture THE METHOD OF ALLOCATING THE of comprehensive, community-wide efforts to pentamidine for the American market after Eu­ EXPENSES provide teenagers with alternatives to vio­ ropean suppliers terminated supplies and lence. In many instances communities have other U.S. pharmaceutical companies declined HON. BRUCE F. VENTO shown a great deal of imagination in the to produce the drug. Lyphomed accepted the OF MINNESOTA ways in which they have adapted the cur­ CDC's challenge and brought the injectable riculum to their own needs. A number have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drug and, after considerable research, the scaled the material down to meet the needs Monday, June 24, 1991 of primary and middle school children. Some aerosolized product to U.S. consumers. Pent­ communities have devised their own inter­ amidine has come to be recognized as a high­ Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ ventions. ly effective drug for the treatment and preven­ ducing legislation that would simplify the meth­ We who are committed to using public tion of PCP, extending the lives of many per­ od of allocating the expenses of running a health strategies to reduce violence cannot sons at risk for that terrible disease. child care business in the home for the pur­ do the job alone. We need the anger, the en­ The company's commitment to the AIDS poses of filing Federal income tax. ergy, and the moral power of ordinary people community also includes an indigent pro­ Section 280(c)(4)(C) of the Internal Revenue demanding that we engage in this most im­ Code currently provides for the specific needs portant fight. There is no force on earth gram-which supplies free pentamidine to more powerful, more persuasive than that of community-based nonprofit clinics for provision of child care providers in terms of allocating plain people who have had enough. I think to indigent patients-and an 800 telephone the expenses associated with operating a ordinary Americans have had enough vio­ number to answer inquiries about pentamidine business in the home. Recently, however, due lence, enough killing, enough crippling in­ reimbursement by the government and third­ to the broad nature of the statute, an interpre­ jury, enough dead children endlessly party insurers. tation of section 280(c)(4)(C) by IRS counsel mourned. It is time now for all those weary The recent price reduction decision is a very in Washington, DC could lead to a de facto of the violence to rise up and take a stand. positive step and is yet another example of recordkeeping nightmare for child care provid­ We need to begin turning back the ugly tide ers, who, in order to favorably withstand an of violence. the company's commitment to combating AIDS. I congratulate Fujisawa for its decision, audit, could be required to keep records of and I urge my colleagues to take note of this how many hours each child uses a room REPRESENTATIVE PORTER CON­ important action. every day. GRATULATES FUJISAWA FOR Certainly, this interpretation, delivered in a PRICE DECREASE technical advice memorandum [TAM] to the TRIBUTE TO STUDENTS OF St. Paul IRS, would have a devastating effect HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER STUART-HOBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL on child care providers nationwide. Providers not keeping hourly logs would be worried they OF ILLINOIS would fail an audit. Providers keeping logs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA could find that they spend more time keeping Monday, June 24,1991 records than taking care of children. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PORTER. · Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The controversy surrounding this interpreta­ commend the Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Monday, June 24, 1991 tion has turned the heat up to a degree that for its recent decision to cut the price of the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, it gives me has forced the IRS to suspend the TAM pend­ aerosol and injectable forms of pentamidine. great pleasure to pay special tribute today to ing reconsideration of their interpretation. In Injectable pentamidine was approved by the eight very exceptional, talented, and hard­ order to stave off an unfavorable reinterpreta­ U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1984 for working young people, students from the Stu­ tion or future interpretation that can only breed the treatment of AIDS-related pneumocystis art-Hobson Middle School in the northeast uncertainty for providers at tax time, I am in­ carnii pneumonia [PCP], and in 1989 aero­ sector of my district, who recently won second troducing legislation to simplify and clarify the solized pentamidine was approved for the pre­ place in the classics category of an inter­ code regarding the allocation of expenses for vention of PCP. national academic competition called Odyssey child care providers recognizing the unique sit­ Effective June 1, Fujisawa reduced the price of the Mind. uations and considerations they face in provid- . of pentamidine by 20 percent-from $99.45 to The seven team members, all eighth-grad­ ing care to the developing children of our Na­ $79.00 per vial. This price-cutting measure ers at Stuart-Hobson, are Sara Rirnensnyder, tion. means significant cost savings for PCP pa­ Beth O'Brien, Kara Fenske, Sarah Raimo, My legislation would establish a "standard tients and reduces the cost of preventative Vash Carter, Taledia Banks, and Alexander deduction" of expenses for child care provid­ care to both individuals and the government at King. Their teacher and coach is Ms. Sarah ers who operated for an entire year-49 a time when the benefits of early intervention Hill. weeks-on a 4Q-hour workweek. Providers in the management of HIV-related conditions As their team project, these students cre­ who qualified would be able to deduct 35 per­ are being increasingly recognized. ated and presented an original performance cent of currently allowable expenses, including

~ - -..1 -- • r - • -L. -- • _ - I • • - •, • - • -',.. • ·~ I - -- - .,.. -- , - June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16097 utilities, house insurance, mortgage interest, returned to Burns & Roe, working as a me­ raiser, working initially for the Salvation Army house depreciation, property tax, and major chanical and chemical engineer, later becom­ in Queens and subsequently for community home improvements depreciation. My legisla­ ing the firm's executive vice president, presi­ counseling services and the Police Athletic tion would not reinstate telephone expenses dent, and eventually, chairman and chief exec­ League in New York City. as an allowable expense. utive officer. Mr. Speaker, Roger Amodio was a man of As an alternative for providers who do not Dr. Roe led the firm in designing innovative numerous talents and was quite active in com­ qualify for the above or for one reason or an­ and advanced technology. Under his manage­ munity affairs. He served on the board of the other choose to pursue a more itemized de­ ment Burns & Roe was involved in many ad­ National Catholic Stewardship Council, the duction, my legislation recreates a more sim­ vanced projects such as the Mercury and board of the diocesan central purchasing of­ plified and specified "time-space" formula as Gemini space programs and numerous con­ fice and on the human services planning com­ follows: ventional and nuclear powerplants. mittee for the Cleveland diocese. As if he did Number of square feet used in the business Dr. Roe's lifelong dedication to engineering not have enough to do, Roger also was active divided by total number of square feet in the is also illustrated by his involvement in various in his own parish, St. Clarence in North home times number of hours home used in professional societies. He served as president Olmsted, as a religion teacher for youngsters business divided by total number of hours in of the American Society of Mechanical Engi­ who did not attend daytime parochial school a year. neers, chairman of the Engineers Joint Coun­ and as chairman of the church's building com­ This formula would yield a "time-space" per­ cil, and was the founding chairman of the mittee. centage to apply to the same expenses I have board of governors of the American Associa­ Mr. Speaker, there is no better way to sum already listed. To determine how many square tion of Engineering Societies. up Roger Amodio's contributions to the dio­ feet in the home are used in business, the Additionally, Dr. Roe was committed to high­ cese than to quote the respectful words of provider would look at each room or area and er education. He traveled throughout the Unit­ Bishop Anthony Pilla who said: ask the question: "Is this room used exclu­ ed States to meet and address student Every once in a while you have the good sively for personal or other business use groups. He served on the board of trustees of fortune to be associated with special people nonday care?" If the answer is "no," then 100 Stevens Institute of Technology and played a who are a blessing for you and others, and percent of that area would be counted for day critical role in the activities of Columbia Uni­ Roger was that kind of person. He was a care use. If the answer is "yes," then that versity and Manhattan College. competent professional, dedicated to his space cannot be counted for day care use. Also involved in community activities, Dr. work, and deeply committed to the Church To determine how many hours the home is and to gospel values, which he lived in an ad­ Roe was a member of the board of overseers, mirable way. used in business, the provider would count the Sons of the American Revolution, Society hours that the home is open for business, plus of Colonial Wars, and was governor of the other hours the provider is spending in the Founders and Patriots. He also actively served INTRODUCTION OF A BILL RELAT­ home on business activities, including clean­ in church and scouting activities. ING TO TAX TREATMENT OF MU­ ing, cooking, activity preparation, record­ I was particularly saddened to hear of Dr. TUAL FUNDS keeping, phone calls with parents, parent Roe's passing, but we can all gain inspiration interviews, menu planning, licensing visits, and in his accomplishments and service to this Na­ HON. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI other activities. tion. Dr. Roe's tireless commitment to engi­ Mr. Speaker, ultimately, if the IRS TAM of OF ILLINOIS neering, education, and the community should IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15 were to be reinstated, it could un­ serve as a model for us all. He is indeed a necessarily complicate the reporting needs of man who deserves our respect and admira­ Monday, June 24,1991 child care providers and possibly force some tion. Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I providers to leave the business. Instead, Con­ am introducing H.R. 2735, legislation to sim­ gress must search for methods to continue to plify and make more rational the tax treatment make child care more affordable and more E. ROGER AMODIO-A LEADER FOR of mutual funds and their shareholders. available. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor CATHOLIC CHARITIES Mutual funds have experienced dynamic this legislation and hope that the Committee growth since their inception in this country in on Ways and Means is able to include it in its the 1920's. In the last decade alone, the com­ consideration of this issue. HON. EDWARD F. FEIGHAN OF OHIO bined assets of . all mutual funds have in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased from about $130 billion to over $1 tril­ TRIBUTE TO KENNETH A. ROE lion. They have become the Nation's third Monday, June 24, 1991 largest type of financial institution, behind only Mr. FEIGHAN. Mr. Speaker, the passing of commercial banks and life insurance compa­ HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELU E. Roger Amodio, executive director of Catho­ nies. This dynamic growth is expected to con­ OF NEW JERSEY lic Charities Corp. in Greater Cleveland, tinue into the foreseeable Mure. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marked the end of a remarkable career in Unfortunately, the tax treatment of mutual Monday, June 24,1991 fundraising for Catholic Charities. funds and their shareholders has not kept Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, it is with Raising funds for charitable purposes is no pace with changes in the industry. The bill that great respect and admiration that I address easy task. But Roger Amodio pursued this I am introducing today would be a major step my colleagues in the House today to pay trib­ task with vigor and determination. He became toward rectifying that situation. The bill would ute to Dr. Kenneth A. Roe, who passed away executive director of Catholic Charities in 1978 simplify the tax treatment of mutual funds and this month. Dr. Roe was a great American and remained in this position until his untimely their shareholders, but it would also go be­ who contributed much to this country. His life­ death. The organization which he headed so­ yond simplification. In the spirit of the Tax Re­ long dedication to the field of engineering, as licited contributions from 243 participating par­ form Act of 1986, it would also seek to make well as his tireless commitment to education ishes and uses the funds to pay operating, the tax laws more neutral with respect to the and community service was exemplary. maintenance, and capital costs for 37 Catholic financial decisionmaking processes of mutual Dr. Roe graduated from Columbia College agencies and institutions in the diocese. In the funds. To these ends, the bill contains three in 1938, earned a degree in chemical engi­ 21 years Roger directed the Catholic Charities significant amendments to the tax laws. neering from MIT in 1941 , and a masters de­ Corp., he raised nearly $1 00 million. First, the bill would repeal the so-called gree in mechanical engineering from the Uni­ A native of Brooklyn, NY, Roger attended short-short rule, which restricts, for tax pur­ versity of Pennsylvania in 1946. He received a Catholic elementary and high schools in poses, the ability of mutual funds to derive in­ certificate in naval architecture from the U.S. Brooklyn and received his bachelor's degree come from stocks, options, and certain other Naval Academy and honorary doctorals from from St. John's University in New York. While assets held for less than 3 months. While the Stevens Institute of Technology and Manhat­ in college and 1 year after army service, he rule has long been defended as protecting in­ tan College. was a baseball pitcher on several minor vestors and restraining churning, it appears Dr. Roe served as an engineer in the U.S. league teams in the Philadelphia Phillies sys­ that the securities laws are adequately serving Navy during World War II. After the war, he tem. In 1956, he began his career as a fund- these purposes. Repeal of the rule will reduce 16098 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 tax compliance burdens for mutual funds and forward contracts) held less than 3 months from the sale or exchange (sec. 1001). A tax­ bring the tax laws in line with the realities of (the "short-short" test). payer's adjusted basis is his original cost (in­ present-day securities markets and investment The tax rates for qualifying RICs are the cluding any sales charges or "load") or other same as those for corporations generally. strategies. This amendment should prove in basis adjusted for such things as wash sales The Federal income tax, however, is com­ and return of capital distributions. The the best interests of shareholders by reducing puted only on "investment company taxable amount a taxpayer realizes from a disposi­ the costs of mutual funds and by removing income," which is determined by allowing a tion of shares is the money and value of any disincentives for mutual funds to use prudent deduction for dividends paid to shareholders property received for the shares minus ex­ investment strategies. (but not permitting deductions normally al­ penses (such as sales commissions, sales Second, the bill would require mutual funds lowed corporations such as the deduction for charges, or exit fees). and brokers to report basis information to mu­ net operating loss and the dividend received A taxpayer who sells only a portion of his tual funds investors upon sales or exchanges deduction). shares may choose one of three methods to Thus, if a RIC pays a sufficient dividend, it determine the adjusted basis of the shares of mutual fund shares. The reported basis generally avoids any corporate level tax. The that were sold (Treas. Reg. sees. 1.1012-1 (c) would be determined based upon the average shareholders are subjected to tax on the divi­ and (e)): basis of stock in the investor's mutual fund ac­ dends that they receive. (1) the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method count. This provision will make it easier for REASONS FOR CHANGE requires the taxpayer to assume that the mutual fund investors to calculate gain or loss The short-short test significantly restricts first shares sold were the first ones pur­ from mutual fund redemptions-a task that is the investment flexibility of RICs. The test chased by the taxpayer; presently complicated by the necessity for in­ can, for example, limit a RIC's ability to en­ (2) the Specific Identification method lets vestors to retain records for long periods of gage in conservative "hedging" strategies the taxpayer identify exactly which shares (based on options to protect unrealized gains the taxpayer sold-but the method is avail­ time in order to keep track of account activity able only if, at the time of sale, the taxpayer affecting their tax basis. from adverse market moves). In order to comply with the rule, a RIC specified to the broker the particular shares Finally, the bill would eliminate uncertainty also must keep track of the holding periods to be sold and the broker confirms such spec­ under current tax laws as to the effect upon a of assets and the relative percentages of ification in a written document within a rea­ mutual fund when its manager reimburses the short-term and long-term gain that it real­ sonable time after the sale; mutual fund for expenses already incurred. izes throughout the year. The short-short (3) the Average Cost method permits the The bill would clarify that such reimburse­ test thereby burdens RICs with significant taxpayer to calculate his gain or loss based ments do not count toward the so-called 90- recordkeeping, compliance and administra­ on the average price he paid for his shares. tion costs. The Average Cost method may be deter­ percent test so as to disqualify the mutual mined either by the single category method fund under the requirements of the tax law The securities laws can protect investors and restrain "churning" adequately. More­ (which uses the average cost of all of the tax­ with respect to the sources from which the over, the rule is not necessary to ensure that payer's shares and determines the holding fund may derive its income. RICs do not engage in other types of activi­ period for the shares that are sold on a first­ In developing this bill, consideration has ties normally conducted in corporate form. in first-out basis) or the double category also been given to another proposal regarding method (which separates the taxpayer's EXPLANATION OF PROVISION shares into long-term and short-term hold­ the tax effects of the conversion of common The bill repeals the short-short test. trust funds to mutual funds. The proposal has ings and provides a separate average cost for EFFECTIVE DATE each category). A taxpayer may elect the not been included in this bill at this time, how­ The provision is effective for taxable years Average Cost method by attaching a state­ ever, since it is currently being considered in ending after the date of enactment. ment to his return. Once the taxpayer elects the context of H.R. 1505, the Financial Institu­ 2. Require mutual funds/brokers to report the Average Cost method, the taxpayer must tions Safety and Consumer Choice Act of basis to customers (sec. 2 of the bill and sees. use that same method for all of his accounts 1991. 1012 and 6045 of the Code) in that fund. Mr. Speaker, it is my intention to refer H.R. PRESENT LAW REASONS FOR CHANGE 2735-along with the issue regarding conver­ Information returns Many taxpayers investing in mutual funds sions of common trust funds, if that issue is Brokers (which include mutual funds) must engage in a large number of transactions in not addressed as part of the pending banking report to the Internal Revenue Service the mutual fund shares. For example, some tax­ reform legislation-to the Subcommittee on gross proceeds from sales and exchanges by payers purchase mutual fund shares periodi­ Select Revenue Measures for hearings in the customers (sec. 6045). Mutual funds/brokers cally through participation in dividend rein­ must also give each customer a written vestment plans or in payroll deduction or near future. Since there is likely to be a mod­ other types of investment plans. Other tax­ est revenue loss associated with this bill, I statement with that information by January 31 of the year following the calendar year the payers, such as retired individuals, may fre­ also intend that a revenue offset will be pro­ transaction occurred. Mutual funds/brokers quently sell shares to pay living expenses. vided before this legislation moves forward in may use Form 1099-B, Statement for Recipi­ Because of the many purcha.ses or sales or the legislative process, so that the reported bill ents of Proceeds From Broker and Barter Ex­ both in different amounts, at different times fully complies with the pay-as-you-go financing change Transactions, or an IRS-authorized and at different prices, taxpayers frequently requirements. substitute, for these reporting purposes. have difficulty in calculating gain or loss A brief explanation of the bill accompanies In a sale or exchange where there are mul­ each time they sell mutual fund shares. Cal­ culating gains and losses correctly may re­ this statement. tiple brokers, only the broker responsible for paying the customer is required to report the quire taxpayers to retain accurate records DESCRIPTION OF H.R. 2735 sale (Treas. Reg. sec. 5f.6045-1(c)(3)(ii)). For for many years. 1. Repeal the short-short test for regulated example, a mutual fund that is instructed to EXPLANATION OF PROVISION investment companies (sec. 1 of the bill and redeem shares by another broker (who is re­ Information returns sec. 851(b)(3) of the Code) sponsible for paying the customer) is not ob­ The bill requires mutual funds/brokers PRESENT LAW ligated to report the sale; the other broker that are presently required to report gross In general, a regulated investment com­ must provide the report. In addition, infor­ proceeds on sales or exchanges of mutual pany ("RIC") is a domestic corporation mation returns are not required with respect fund shares to report basis information on which, at all times during the taxable year, to the sale of shares in a money market fund the same information return. For each sale (Treas. Reg. sec. 5f.6045-1(c)(3)(v)). is registered under the Investment Company or exchange, a mutual ftl~er must re­ Act of 1940 as a management company or as Gain/loss from the sale of mutual fund shares port the basis of the shares that have been a unit investment trust, or has elected to be A taxpayer who sells or exchanges open­ sold and the portion of the grosa prooeed.s for treated as a business development company end mutual fund shares must report the gain the shares that are held tor more than 1 under that Act. or loss on his Schedule D (Form 1040) along year, using a first-in, first-out method. A In addition, in order to be considered a RIC with any other capital gains or losses. Such mutual fund/broker may aggregate reports for Federal income tax purposes, a corpora­ a sale or exchange may take the form of a re­ for all sales and exchanges for the year in a tion must elect such status and must satisfy demption of shares of a fund, a check written form and manner specified by the IRS. certain qualification tests. In particular, a on a fund, or exchanges from one fund into The bill requires the mutual fund/broker to corporation generally must derive less than another fund. report. basis using the averag-e basis of all of 30 percent of its gross income from the sale The amount of gain or loss is the difference the shares of the account from which the dis­ or disposition of certain investments (includ­ between the taxpayer's adjusted basis in the position was made. Average basis is intended ing stock, securities, options, futures, and shares and the amount the taxpayer realized to be the .single-category AWNog~ Oeet Meie, June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16099 and not the double-category. The bill also purchases shares through a broker in a fund reducing the size of the American loaf of provides the Secretary authority to deter­ not previously owned in an account main­ bread to individual-sized loaves is a Nut Tree mine the manner in which basis and holding tained for the customer by that broker, not­ innovation that has been duplicated through­ period are to be reported. Such authority withstanding that the customer might own would include the authority to require mu­ shares in the fund directly with the fund or out the industry. Ada has served this culinary tual funds/brokers to take into account wash through another broker. treat since its inception. sales, return of capital distributions, and The provision is not applicable, however, The Nut Tree concept and philosophy of other events that might affect a basis cal­ to shares in an account that includes shares dining was coined in the phrase "Western culation. not acquired by purchase. Thus, the provi­ food." Western food is inventive, tasty, and The bill requires the basis calculation to sion would not apply, for example, to shares appealing to the eye as well as to the palate. be done on an account-by-account basis. An in an account opened after January 1, 1993 The idea is to be unique and to use products account is considered to be the shares of one that includes shares that had been acquired that have a special link to location, both geo­ mutual maintained by the mutual fund or by by gift. The basis in such shares must be de­ a broker. Thus, with respect to a mutual termined as under-present law. graphically and historically. Ada has offered fund, an account would be each account it 3. Modify the 90-percent test for regulated the full range of Western food to guests maintains. With respect to another broker, investment companies (sec. 3 of the bill and throughout her career at the Nut Tree. an account would be the shares in any one sec. 851(b)(2) of the Code). In 1955, the Nut Tree Airport, then a dirt mutual fund, whether or not they are re­ PRESENT LAW landing strip, was opened to the public. Ada ported together with the shares of another In order to qualify as a regulated invest­ was one of several waitresses who took an mutual fund, other stock, or other items. ment company ("RIC"), a corporation must orientation flight when the airport opened. The Thus, for example, when a customer holds dervice at least 90 percent of its gross in­ strip was later paved in the late 1950's. shares in two mutual funds through a broker come from certain specified sources, gen­ (rather than directly through the mutual In the 1960's, the grandchildren of Nut erally investments in stocks, securities or Tree's founders, Helen and Bunny Power, ate funds themselves), the shares for each sepa­ currencies (the "90-percent test"). rate mutual fund would constitute a sepa­ breakfast in the dining room before school rate account for purposes of these rules. REASONS FOR CHANGE every morning. Ada made sure that they ate a Information returns would be required to Mutual fund advisors occasionally agree to healthy breakfast and picked up their lunch be sent to shareholders by January 31, which limit the fees they charge a RIC. If nego­ money before she shooed them off to the bus. is the same date by which all other informa­ tiated in advance, such limitation generally The Nut Tree was a pioneer in the res­ tion returns must be provided to taxpayers. does not result in gross income and therefore does not affect application of the 90-percent taurant industry, serving fresh fruits and vege­ Some shareholders may redeem shares at a tables. During the 1960's, the Nut Tree had loss in December and repurchase shares in test. In other instances, an advisor may re­ January. If those transactions occur within imburse the RIC for costs already incurred. space booked on a United Airlines flight twice 30 days of each other, the wash sale rules Because the reimbursement may be treated a week from Hawaii to San Francisco to bring could apply (and change the basis of some of as gross income to the RIC, it may affect ap­ in fresh pineapples. Over the years, Ada has the shares sold in December). In these in­ plication of the 90-percent test. Treating a served countless pineapples to Nut Tree stances a mutual fund/broker cannot reason­ reimbursement the same as a fee limitation guests. ably be expected to incorporate the change simplifies the tax treatment of substantially A few years ago, Ms. Dito reduced her by the time that the information return equivalent commercial transactions. schedule to 2 days a week, but she continues must be sent. For these cases, it is intended EXPLANATION OF PROVISION to arrive, as scheduled, at 6 a.m., every that a mutual fund/broker send amended in­ The bill provides that any amount included formation returns reflecting these wash sales Thursday and Friday. in income by reason of any reimbursement Mr. Speaker, on this anniversary celebration during February. It is also intended that the or any other payment in respect to the ex­ reasonable cause exception (sec. 6724) to the penses of a corporation is not treated as of the Nut Tree, I hope my colleagues will join penalty for failure to file accurate informa­ gross income under the 90-percent test. No me today in recognizing Ada Dito for her dis­ tion returns apply if the mutual fund/broker inference is intended with respect to the tinguished service. I also wish her continued supplies to the shareholder a corrected infor­ treatment of such expenses under present success at the Nut Tree for many years to mation return reflecting the wash sale com­ law. come. putation no later than the last day of Feb­ ruary (which is also the day by which the in­ EFFECTIVE DATE The provision applies to taxable years end­ formation must be filed with the IRS). AMERICAN LIVING TREASURES If a broker that holds stock in a mutual ing after the date of enactment. fund as a nominee for another person trans­ fers such stock to another broker, the old HON. BOB McEWEN broker also must furnish the new broker the TRIDUTE TO ADA DITO OF OHIO information necessary for the new broker to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet the information reporting require­ ments. HON. VIC FAZIO Monday, June 24,1991 OF CALIFORNIA Gain/loss from the sale of mutual fund shares Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, as the people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill generally requires a taxpayer to · of New Zealand set aside the opening year of calculate basis and adjustments to basis as Monday, June 24, 1991 this decade to honor the document and the under present law. However, unless a tax­ Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to men that founded their nation 150 years be­ payer elects otherwise, a taxpayer must de­ commemorate Ada Dito who will be recog­ fore, our own countrymen recognized this sig­ termine basis for mutual fund shares by nificant event with the investment of America's using the average basis of all of the stock of nized for her outstanding efforts as an em­ the amount from which a sale or exchange ployee of the Nut Tree, which is celebrating its "Living Treasures." was ma.de. The bill also requires the tax­ 70th anniversary. Now I am honored to rise in recognition of payer to determine holding period on a first­ Seventy years ago, on July 3, 1921, a a group of young Americans who recently vis­ in, first-out b&sis. Average basis is intended young woman sat beneath a black walnut tree ited New Zealand as representatives of the Se be the si~le-category Average Cost basis, that shaded the only two-lane road from the "Living Treasures" of our youth. These young and not the double-category. bay to Sacramento. Beside her was a prune men and women from throughout the United A taxpayer may elect a method other than tray set up as a counter, a staff with an Amer­ States visted New Zealand from April 18 average basis (i.e., FIFO or specific identi­ ican flag and a copy of the Saturday Evening through 28, 1991, and met with members of fication) only by making such an election on his or her return for the first taxable year in Post. This was the birth of the world-renowned Parliament from New Zealand, as well as gov­ which a sale from the account occurs. A tax­ Nut Tree. ernment leaders from other Pacific rim na­ payer may elect different methods for dif­ In 1941, war raged in Europe, the price of tions. ferent accounts in the same fund. a cup of coffee was 10 cents and Vacaville Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join lilFFECTIVE DATE High School graduate Ada Dito began her ca- with these "Living Treasures" of American The provision is effective for mutual fund reer as a Nut Tree waitress. · youth by extending best wishes to the people shares held in accounts opened on or after The first bona fide miniature loaf of Nut Tree of New Zealand. The young Americans that January 1, 1998. An aecount would be consid­ bread appeared on the Nut Tree table when traveled to New Zealand are: ered opened wb , for example, a customer the new bakery was built in 1948. The idea of Stephen Alex~er (California). 16100 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 Brian Anderson (Pennsylvania). Law and order is also a key ingredient to Rabbi Snyder is a man that I am proud to LeeAnn Andersen (Minnesota). a modern nation. I believe that a nation call a friend. On more than one occasion I Annie DuBreuil (Illinois). must have rules and regulations to control have turned to him for his advice. He has Janna DePue (South Carolina). the behavior of its people, its governments, John Derr (Oregon). its businesses, and so forth. Without law and proven his devotion to his brothers and sisters Nils Engen (Washington). order only chaos can result. The rules must both within and outside of the Jewish commu­ Christopher Fleming (Georgia). treat people equal and fair despite race, or nity. His work has never been a self-seeking Heather Gawin (Wisconsin). creed. Freedom from discrimination, is a pursuit but one distinguished by his sense of Thomas Greco (California). must! If the same crime is committed by two commitment. I ask you, my colleagues in the Sharla Hallett (Wisconsin). different people, one rich and one poor, each House of Representatives, to join me in pay­ Titus Heard (Oklahoma). must be tried equally. Just as children, ana­ ing tribute to this most deserving man, Rabbi Joy Hensley (Florida). tion must be disciplined by the 3 R's -rules, Dr. Herman Eliot Snyder, on this his 90th Jennifer Kurtz (California). rights, and regulations. James Linn (Texas). A healthy economy comprised of material birthday. All the best to you, Rabbi Snyder, Dawn Marshall (Michigan). riches, advance technologies, free enterprise and I wish you many more. Jeremy McAllister (Oregon). and educated individuals, a free and stable Mark McNair (Illinois). leadership, and fair law and order are para­ Shannon O'Rourke (Tennessee). mount to the strength and survival of a na­ 1991 IRISH FESTIVAL Christina Pinkston (Georgia). tion. These items are absolutely the essen­ Daniel Steele (Minnesota). tial components of the modern nation; and I Brett Swank (Michigan). HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS believe that free America has dedicated it­ OF NEW JERSEY Jarrett Swank (Michigan). self to having them all! Misty-Dawn Treadwell (California). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to express my best wishes for Monday, June 24, 1991 continued learning and success as these A TRffiUTE TO RABBI DR. HERMAN Mr. ANDREWS of New Jersey. Mr. Speak­ young people return from the New Zealand ELIOT SNYDER er, this weekend many of New Jersey's Irish­ national capitol and serve in our own country American citizens will celebrate their heritage and other nations around the world. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL and remember the 75th anniversary of the OF MASSACHUSETTS Easter Uprising at the 21st Annual Irish Fes­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tival to be held at the Garden State Arts Cen­ STEFANIE CLARKE ESSAY ter. CONTEST WINNER Monday, June 24 , 1991 Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I This celebration will include a bagpipe corn­ have the privilege today to pay tribute to a petition in which 16 teams from throughout the HON. HARRIS W. FAWEIL man who has reached a momentous mile­ Northeast will entertain the crowd with tradi­ OF ILLINOIS stone in his long and illustrious life. On July 7, tional Celtic music. Gaelic arts and crafts as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1991, Dr. Herman Eliot Snyder will turn 90 well as traditional ethnic foods will be dis­ Monday, June 24, 1991 years old. When speaking of a man of Rabbi played and offered for sale. Many local youth will also participate in a soccer tournament, a Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, today I would Herman Eliot Snyder's stature, it is difficult to know where to begin. Throughout his pres­ very popular sport in Ireland. like to recognize an outstanding student from The day will culminate with a prayer service tigious career Rabbi Snyder has been honored my congressional district. Stefanie Clarke is in remembrance of the Easter Uprising of time and again. Upon his arrival in Springfield, this year's winner of the Heritage Essay Con­ 1916, a protest of English rule which marked MA, in 1947, Rabbi Snyder immediately be­ test. the beginning of Ireland's struggle for inde­ came an active member of the Springfield Stefanie's essay focuses on the essential pendence from the crown. aspects in a great modern nation. Her essay area Jewish community. One of his most nota­ Proceeds from the 21st Annual Irish Festival entitled, "The Essential Components of a ble achievements is the founding of the Sinai will benefit the Garden State Cultural Fund. Modern Nation" follows: Temple and his nurturing which allowed it to The fund offers cultural awareness programs grow from a congregation of 50 families to a THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A MODERN to children, senior citizens, the disabled, and NATION community of over 450. disadvantaged persons throughout New Jer­ Because it would be impossible to enumer­ The essential components of a modern na­ sey. tion include those elements which allow a ate all of Rabbi Snyder's accomplishments in country to survive all catastrophies and these Chambers I mention only a few high­ challenges. I believe that these essential lights. Both the prestigious Pynchon Award JOHN HUARD, COAST GUARD HERO parts are: (1) A healthy economy, (2) a demo­ and the National Conference of Christians and cratic leadership, and (3) law and order. Jews Award have been bestowed upon Rabbi HON. WALTER B. JONES Education and free enterprise play an ulti­ Snyder. ~n addition to these, he is also the OF NORTH CAROLINA mate role in the formation of a healthy econ­ honorary president for life of local B'nai B'rith omy. Education is the foundation for genera­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and he was elected chief rabbi for life of Sinai tion upon generation of educators, scientists, Monday, June 24, 1991 engineers, doctors, lawyers, and so forth. An Temple, emeritus since 1970. economy has to offer the freedom to cul­ Perhaps more than anything else, what has Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, tivate new ideas, businesses, inventions, and characterized Rabbi Snyder's career has been I rise to commend Coast Guard PO John P. so on. Greater achievements arise from a his devotion to reaching out to the different Huard for his courageous actions on the night free enterprise system where varied products communities in Springfield. Through his under­ of September 18, 199Q-actions that saved are produced by many different people or standing and intellect he has sought to resolve the lives of seven fishermen. For his bravery, cultures. It seems logical to believe that an divisions both within the Jewish community Petty Officer Huard was recently awarded the educated, happy, and highly productive soci­ and with the world surrounding it. He has ety will produce a rich, independent, and sta­ Gold Medal by the Association for Life Saving ble economy. been adept at intertwining the best of both the at Sea. Additionally, the Coast Guard has I feel that a fair, honest, and democratic old world and the new. He has been able to awarded Petty Officer Huard the Coast Guard leadership is fundamental to the survival of accomplish the delicate feat of reinstating Commendation Medal. a modern nation. The people of a nation some of the traditional Jewish practices, which Last week, at a ceremony in the Merchant must know that their opinion counts. A lead­ had come into neglect, while never losing Marine and Fisheries Committee hearing ership that allows freedom of speech and one sight of modernity and the needs of the room, I had the privilege of meeting Petty Offi­ that "listens" to its people is very important present. Rabbi Snyder forged links within the cer Huard. He truly represents the best at­ to a nation's success. The modern nation's leadership must be honest and dedicated Springfield community more so than any of his tributes of the men and women who serve about its goals and always focus its goals so predecessors. Although he is an urbane and their Nation by volunteering to join the U.S. that its people benefit. Goals and attitudes scholarly man, his home, family, and commu­ Coast Guard. that will benefit only a single or a few indi­ nity have always been his primary source of I will briefly outline the details leading up to viduals will not work. strength and purpose. Officer Huard's courageous rescue on the

I- ' I •- ' ..- I • _, - • .... • • o o , , - 4 01 1 I I June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS .OF REMARKS 16101 night of September 18 of last year. The fishing shelling nuts or washing windows, wrapping character training back among the Russian vessel Aristocrat had been operating in the gifts at Christmas and filling in as hostess or people. As explained by the Supreme Court in waters off the Nantucket, MA and had been cashier when needed. its Vidal v. Girard's Executors, 43 U.S. 127 experiencing severe problems. While the In the 1920's, Nut Tree spearheaded the (1844) decision, morality and character cannot Coast Guard vessel Tamaroa was escorting revolutionary fancy packaging of fresh and be taught apart from the Bible; and the Rus­ the vessel to shore, it was noted that the Aris­ glace fruits. Eva was there to help package sian people have experienced the con­ tocrat was riding low in the water and it ap­ candy and fancy fruits during the busy sum­ sequences of a lack of this character-focus. peared to be in danger of capsizing. A rescue mer season. I am pleased to rise today in recognition of boat, coxswained by Petty Officer Huard, was During her tenure at Nut Tree, Eva has a group of 44 young men and women who just then sent alongside the Aristocrat to assist in served people from all walks of life. The early returned from meeting with Government lead­ the evacuation of the fishing vessel. Within 1930's saw many limousines pulling off the old ership at the Center for Human Values in minutes, the Aristocrat has begun to take on Lincoln Highway for refreshment at the Nut Moscow and visiting with the schoolchildren a significant amount of water and there was Tree. The occupants were probably motoring and the people of Leningrad. panic on board the fishing vessel. As the Aris­ to or from a resort such as Richardson They traveled there from May 9-17 to de­ tocrat began to roll over, one fisherman Springs at a time when such retreats were in liver Bibles and to discuss with Government jumped on to the rescue boat. At this point, to their heyday. The Nut Tree and Eva's smile officials ways to restructure the Russian use the words of the report describing the inci­ were a welcome respite from this dusty travel. school system around a character-focus. A dent, "it seemed to rain people." At the same Through the years, Eva has also served delegation of four of these Russian educators moment the Aristocrat rolled over perilously Herbert Hoover, sports great Dick Bartel, Fred will be visiting the United States from June 28 close to the Coast Guard small boat, four fish­ MacMurray, Bing Crosby, as well as Presi­ to July 9 for further discussions, and they ermen were thrown into the water and were dents Hoover, Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. She have already requested that 1,000 more of quickly rescued. remembers the day when Will Rogers came these young people travel to Russia this No­ The officer recommending Petty Officer for lunch. vember. Huard for a Coast Guard commendation de­ In 1944, the newly formed chapter of the The advance team which just returned in­ clared: Vacaville Rotary Club began meeting at the cludes the following young men and women This sinking and rescue was the most re­ Nut Tree. Eva was their first waitress and has from across the United States: markable event I have experienced in my continued to serve Rotary members every Coast Guard career and the courageous and Thursday for 47 years. For her devoted serv­ Christine Armstrong (Washington). skillful performance of BM3 Huard was the ice, she is an honorary member of the organi­ Kristine Banker (Georgia). key element in rescuing survivors. The life­ zation. Pamela Brown (Texas). saving effort he executed was flawless and is The Nut Tree concept and philosophy of Holly Cannon (Oklahoma). deserving of significant personal recognition. Nathanael Capron! (Washington). dining was coined in the phrase western food. Petty Officer Huard is a splendid example of Tracey Collins (Ohio). the brave men and women who volunteer to Western food is inventive, tasty, and appealing Jeffrey Cummings (Washington). serve in the Coast Guard. They risk their lives to the eye as well as to the palate. The idea Tiffany Drake (California). each day to assure safety at sea. While the is to be unique and to use products that have Terri Ellison (Texas). gold medal awarded to Petty Officer Huard a special link to location, both geographically Loren Elms (Michigan). recognized his pivotal role in the rescue of and historically. Eva has offered the full range Stephanie Flynn (Illinois). fishermen on the Aristocrat, it is also a sym­ of western food to Nut Tree guests throughout Sheri Hallett (Wisconsin). bolic recognition of the role played by the U.S. her career at the Nut Tree. David Hill (Oklahoma). Coast Guard in protecting life at sea. Eva has been a part of Nut Tree growth and Clifford Holifield (Mississippi). As Officer Huard received the award, he expansion every year during her employment. Prem Jacob (lllinois). mentioned that the rescue was a team effort In 1971 , the dining room underwent a major Nicholas Lancette (Montana). and he accepted the medal on behalf of all the expansion. The aviary, with its brilliantly col­ Michael LeFebvre (Ohio). brave persons that participated in the rescue. ored birds, was added and the new atmos­ Joel Mattix (Idaho). I note that this medal recognizes only one phere met with overwhelming approval by the Sarah McFee (Washington). event, among many in which members of the restaurant industry. Melisa McKim (Texas). Coast Guard family strive to assure a safe en­ In 1979, Nut Tree partner Robert Power Kristyn Meade (Texas). vironment for fishermen, mariners, and indeed was named president of the National Res­ Laura Morgan (Delaware). all persons who go to sea. taurant Association. Mr. Power honored Eva Nathan O'Bryon (Wisconsin). by asking her to serve as Nut Tree's ambas­ Patrick Oja (Michigan). sador in Chicago at the annual meeting of the Roxanne Olsen (Louisiana). TRIBUTE TO EVA BACIARINI National Restaurant Association. Erica Panipinto (New York). Eva has dedicated 63 years to maintaining Marc Perry (Washington). HON. VIC FAZIO the award-winning standards of Nut Tree and Joel Robbins (California). OF CALIFORNIA has continued to be a vital part of the Nut Robert Robbins (California). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tree. I salute her for all she has given to her Christiane Quick (North Carolina). community and to bettering the lives of all who Kent Schmidt (lllinois). Monday, June 24, 1991 have stopped by the Nut Tree. She, like the Christopher Smith (North Carolina). Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac­ restaurant, is an institution. William Starks (Florida). knowledge the 70th anniversary of the Nut Joel Steege (Oregon). Tree and to honor a long-time employee, Eva Michael Stoltzfus (Ohio). Baciarini. BIBLES FOR RUSSIA Misty-Dawn Treadwell (California). Seventy years ago, on July 3, 1921 , a Michael Vause (Texas). young woman sat beneath a black walnut tree HON. BOB McEWEN Kathleen Voyer (California ). Winston Walls (Texas). that shaded the only two-lane road from the OF OHIO Rachel Watson (Texas). bay to Sacramento. Beside her was a prune IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tray set up as a counter, a staff with an Amer­ Deleese Weldon (Texas). ican flag, and a copy of the Saturday Evening Monday, June 24, 1991 Julie Wilhite (California). Post. This was the birth of the world-renowned Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, for over 70 Lori Wilkerson (Missouri). Nut Tree. years, the people of the Soviet Union have Sara Zorbas (Virginia). Seven years later, in 1928, Eva Baciarini lived under the doctrines of communism, with­ I would like to express my best wishes for began her career with the Nut Tree. She out the freedom of hope and faith in God. continued learning and success as these worked summers as a waitress in the res­ With perestroika, the leader of the Soviet young people return from the Soviet Fed­ taurant. In those days, waitressing meant Union has recently requested that men and erated Socialist Republic of Russia and begin more than serving customers. It also meant women from other nations bring Bibles and preparations to go back this fall. 16102 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 MEGAN LAUTERBACH ESSAY came independent in 1776. Our country has a In 1975, the city of Chicopee set up a new CONTEST WINNER strong foundation and is in the position to laboratory for the water department to comply help other countries develop democracy, with the newly promulgated Safe Drinking Act. good educational systems, a free market HON. HARRIS W. FAWEll economy, and a pride in their country. I feel The laboratory is certified by the Common­ OF ILLINOIS it is our obligation to help other nations less wealth of Massachusetts for microbiology. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fortunate than we are and bring all nations In the late 1970's, Joe was instrumental in of the world together in peace and harmony. redesigning the water system at Westover In­ Monday, June 24, 1991 dustrial Park to accommodate the industrial Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, today, I would expansion of the area. like to recognize an outstanding student from TRIBUTE TO MR.. JOSEPH J. From 1988 to 1989, Joe participated in the my congressional district. Megan Lauterbach SWIATLOWSKI engineering and the funding process to allow is this year's winner in my Heritage Essay the construction of the elevated tank on Royal Contest. Over 350 eighth graders submitted HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Street to address the pressure problem in the essays for this competition. OF MASSACHUSETTS Fairview area. Megan's essay stresses the key compo­ On April 10, 1991, 30 years to the day that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nents of what she feels make up a modern Joseph J. Swiatlowski was appointed as the nation. The text of Megan's essay, "The Es­ Monday, June 24, 1991 superintendent of the water department, he re­ sential Components of a Modern Nation" fol­ Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, tired. lows: today I pay tribute to an individual who has Mr. Speaker, this is an impressive record THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A MODERN dedicated over 55 years of service to the city that spans over 55 years of service to the citi­ NATION of Chicopee in the Commonwealth of Massa­ zens of the city of Chicopee. I ask all of my How a nation functions in the modern chusetts. Mr. Speaker, that individu~l is Jo­ colleagues in the House to join with me in world is determined by many factors. Loca­ seph J. Swiatlowski, retired superintendent of wishing Joseph J. Swiatlowski much happi­ tion, climate, waterways, topography, and the Chicopee Water Department. ness in the years to come. natural resources all help chart the course of a country's development. However, to suc­ Joseph Swiatlowski was born on September 8, 1908 in Three Rivers, MA. From 1928 to ceed in the twenty-first century, I believe a PERSONAL EXPLANATION modern nation will need these components: 1932, he attended the University of Rhode Is­ A democratic government, extensive and land where he received his bachelor's degree available educational systems, a free-market in civil engineering. HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN economy, and patriotism and support from In 1933, Joe Swiatlowski worked for the OF FLORIDA the nation's people. Federal Government CCC in the city of Chico­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A modern nation needs an organized and fair government which gives the right of pee. He surveyed the area of what is now Monday, June 24, 1991 freedom of speech and expression to its peo­ Westover Air Force Base. He also surveyed Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to ple and allows them to choose their rulers. A and designed the Cooly Brook watershed or inform my colleagues and the public that I was democracy seems to be the closest govern­ what is now the Chicopee State Park on Bur­ mistakenly added as a cosponsor of House mental system to being "ideal." Democracy nett Road. Joint Resolution 219. The bill had already doesn't give all power to just one person or On February 10, 1936, he was appointed group of people, but spreads out responsibil­ passed the Congress when I learned of my water department engineer. Then from 1937 to supposed cosponsorship and, therefore, I ities to many people. The president of a de­ 1938, Joe Swiatlowski designed and built what mocracy is chosen by a majortiy vote of the could not have removed my name from the people. Many people living in countries all is now the water department's offices on House of Representatives bill. I did not author­ around the world dream of some day living Tremont Street. Joe was an early pioneer of ize my name to be added to this bill and wish within a democracy. The students who re­ recycling in Chicopee whereas much of the the RECORD to reflect this fact. volted against the Chinese government in material used to construct the offices were ob­ Tiananmen Square were fighting to gain de­ tained from the old mills that were being dis­ mocracy. mantled at what is now the Cabotville Indus­ CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR Education is another key component for a trial Park. During the same year, Joe actually DIAL great nation to advance and be a successful saw the Chicopee Falls Bridge wash out due society. Education should be offered freely, publicly, and unconditionally in a modern to the now famous Hurricane of 1938. HON. GLENN POSHARD In 1939, under Mayor Anthony J. Stonina nation. Thomas Jefferson, a very educated OF ILLINOIS and upon a recommendation of Congressman and innovative man, knew that an educated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES society would be able to make better deci­ Charles R. Classon, Joe brought major gen­ sions, produce top-quality leaders, and in­ erals, George Veassey, Delos C. Emmons, Monday, June 24, 1991 crease the advancement of technology. When and George Turner, to survey the Chicopee Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, not long ago the people of a nation are educated, they Falls tobacco fields called the flat plains in this country formally welcomed home the men know the importance of their opinions and order to evaluate the area as to its potential and women of Operation Desert Storm with their votes. Racial differences can be under­ stood and appreciated. Prejudices would de­ use as an Army airfield. On April 6, 1940, days of thanksgiving, highlighted by a parade crease, and men would look at one another's dedication and groundbreaking took place at in Washington, DC. heart and soul and not at their religion or the airfield. On October 10, 1940, the first air­ The parade included a young man from my the color of their skin. plane, a B-10 bomber, landed at Westover Air district, Machinists Mate Third Class Junior The absence of a free market economy in Force Base. Dial, who is stationed aboard the U.S.S. South some nations makes us realize how impor­ During the 1940's, Joe was instrumental in Carolina. Out of 600 men serving on that ship, tant this factor is. A free market economy negotiating our existing water supply contract Junior was selected to be one of 24 to march gives buyers a choice of purchases. Business with the metropolitan district commission. This in the welcome home parade, representing his owners can decide which products to make and sell. The supply and demand for these took place under the leadership of Mayor shipmates, the Navy, and proudly I say, south­ products keeps prices stable and affordable. Bourbean and Frank Driscoll, who was the ern Illinois. In a nation today, people need to have a water superintendent at the time. "I was shocked at being selected to be in feeling of patriotism and loyalty to their In 1950, the city of Chicopee's water supply the parade. It was quite an experience and country. The people must have interest in was changed from the Cooly Brook to the something I'll never forget. I marched the pa­ their country and its welfare. Culture and Quabbin Reservoir. rade route with a deep sense of pride, and ev­ difference in customs should be nourished On April 10, 1961, Joe Swiatlowski was ap­ eryone was so friendly and pleasant. You because new cultures can bring in new ideas pointed as the superintendent of the water de­ could feel people coming together, and it was and help to ·make the nation more under­ standing of other nations throughout the partment. just very impressive to be a part of that," Jun­ world. In 1970, Joe was instrumental in the siting ior said. The United States of America has had and construction of a new water treatment As for being a hero, Junior observed, "I feel these four essential components since it be- plant on Burnett Road. we carried out our responsibilities, that we're June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16103 not really heroes but people fulfilling our obli­ 1989, the employment level had been reduced Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps gation to service." to just over 4,000, a reduction of more than 40 [ROTC] Program. Following commissioning, A graduate of Sesser-Valier High School, percent. The financial performance of the he served on board U.S.S. 8/ue--DD-744- Junior will complete a 4-year term in the Navy Long Beach Naval Shipyard has, however, im­ as damage control assistant, on U.S.S. this September, then continue his education at proved such that the accumulated operating Boy~DD-544-as chief engineer, on U.S.S. Southern Illinois University. When he enlisted results account-similar to a private corpora­ Ha/sey-CG-23-as hull officer, and on he ·could not anticipate being part of Operation tion's retained earnings account-now stands U.S.S. Joseph Strauss-DDG-16-as chief Desert Shield and Desert Storm, but when at a positive balance of more than $53 million. engineer. Larry Johnson later continued his called upon, he served without hesitation. Over this time, Long Beach Naval Shipyard formal education at the U.S. Naval Post­ The U.S.S. South Carolina is a nuclear pow­ has set new records in ship overhaul comple­ graduate School in Monterey, CA, where he ered guided missile cruiser, and as a machin­ tions which meet or beat established delivery earned a master of science degree in me­ ists mate, Junior helps keep the systems run­ schedules, has demonstrated improvement chanical engineering in 1968. Following his ning. During hostilities in the Persian Gulf the after improvement in the execution of new professional designation as an engineering South Carolina helped enforce the trade em­ threat upgrade weapons system major mod­ duty officer, Larry Johnson served on the bargo against Iraq, firing warning shots and ernization packages on U.S.S. Leahy-CG- staffs of: Commander in chief U.S. Pacific boarding other ships in the Red Sea in viola­ 16-and U.S.S. Belknap-CG-26-class Fleet; commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. tion of that policy. The cruiser was also in­ ships, and has set unbeatable time and cost Atlantic Fleet. He also had tours of duty at volved in search and rescue missions to assist performance records in head-to-head competi­ both Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Long disabled ships and their crews. Junior tells me tion with the private ship repair industry on Beach Naval Shipyard before assignment as the most difficult part of all of this was the un­ U.S.S. Spruance-DD-963--and U.S.S. the chief staff for maintenance and engineer­ certainty of what would come next. Kid~DD-993--class ships. In congression­ ing for the commander, Naval Surface Force, After spending December 6 through March ally mandated public/private competition for U.S. Pacific Fleet. 28 out on patrol, Junior was able to return for surface ship overhauls since 1985, eight ships a brief homecoming with family and friends in have been awarded to public shipyards in On June 29, 1987, Capt. Larry D. Johnson southern Illinois. He tells me it was, "Very ex­ what has become a fierce competitive environ­ returned to Long Beach Naval Shipyard to as­ citing, because it seemed like an eternity until ment among providers in a rapidly declining sume the duties of shipyard commander. At I could get home, and it was a great feeling industry. Seven of those ships were won by each step in his Navy career, Larry Johnson to finally make it." Long Beach Naval Shipyard. has been recognized for diligent, dedicated, I am pleased to welcome Junior home and On completion of the regular overhaul of the enthusiastic, and outstanding performance. He thank him for his contributions on behalf of the competition ship U.S.S. Ca//aghatr-DDG- has been honored numerous time and wears United States of America. 994-the innovative comprehensive project the Legion of Merit Medal with gold star in lieu management concept applied resulted in the of second award, the Meritorious Service shipyards receiving a performance rating in Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO excess of 98 percent from the Performance the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy CAPT. LARRY D. JOHNSON, COM­ Fee Board, which is the highest rating ever Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Unit Com­ MANDER, LONG BEACH NAVAL assigned any ship at any shipyard for a com­ mendation with bronze star, the National De­ SHIPYARD plete overhaul. The reorganization of Long fense Service Medal with bronze star, the Beach Naval Shipyard is recognized in the in­ Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Viet­ HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON dustry as a quantum leap toward increased ef­ nam Service Medal, and the Republic of Viet­ OF CALIFORNIA ficiency and is now being used by the Naval nam Campaign Medal. His personal tradition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sea System Command as the model to review of exemplary service has continued while for potential restructuring and downsizing of Monday, June 24, 1991 serving as shipyard ccmmander, where he the seven other naval shipyards in response has applied his knowledge and experience to Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, during the to the declining fleet size of the future. The improve the operations of the Long Beach early days of World War II, Congress recog­ achievement record of Long Beach Naval Naval Shipyard and to successfully increase nized the need for an aqditional naval ship­ Shipyard was especially recognized when the its abilities to complete all shipyard and other yard on the west coast and authorized con­ Secretary of the Navy awarded it the Navy assignments. As a direct result of his visionary struction of what is now the Long Beach Naval Meritorious Unit Citation in January 1991, leadership and overall management goals and Shipyard, located on Terminal Island in Long making it the only west coast naval shipyard supporting objectives, the shipyard's military Beach, CA. This is one of eight naval ship­ to receive that honor. and civilian management team has become yards performing top-quality ship repair over­ The credit for these successes belongs to fully fused into a dynamic entity. haul, maintenance, repair, and modernization the determined work force of Long Beach for the U.S. Navy's ships. This work is truly Naval Shipyard and to the inspirational leader­ The progressive management style Larry essential to our defense posture and to main­ ship of the shipyard commander, Capt. Larry Johnson has brought to the Long Beach Naval tenance of a fleet that is ready for all conceiv­ D. Johnson. As the shipyard commander for 4 Shipyard assures its continuation as an active able types of duty at sea. years, he has provided the strong direction industrial facility and thus maintains it as a As the older types of ships that Long Beach and dedicated leadership which has enabled welcomed source of thousands of jobs and Naval Shipyard has historically worked on the Long Beach Naval Shipyard to complete millions of dollars in income to the south bay have been released from active fleet service exceedingly complex assignments with high area. The people of Long Beach and the sur­ by retirement and decommissioning, and as output quality, cost-effective work procedures, rounding communities will long benefit from some of the remaining active ship types have and increasing productivity. Included in these this man's efforts. Upon his retirement from been made the subject of competitive procure­ accomplishments was successful completion active military service, we are compelled to ment procedures for overhaul and repair, Long of 26 scheduled ship repair periods-over­ recognize that his personal achievements and Beach Naval Shipyard has been confronted hauls, restricted availabilities, et cetera-one contributions to Long Beach Naval Shipyard with a need to drastically reduce the size of its post-shakedown availability on a newly-built operations will have left long-lasting strength­ work force. The management team of Long ship, and 26 emergency availabilities for ships ening impacts on a profession vital to the se­ Beach Naval Shipyard affirmatively chose to of the Pacific Fleet for repair of damaged curity of the United States. My wife, Lee, joins do that in a fiscally responsible way, by reduc­ major equipment on extremely short notice, as me in congratulating Capt. Larry Johnson on ing overhead and other expenses at approxi­ well as three weapons systems upgrade avail­ the culmination of a most successful and re­ mately the same rate at which direct revenues abilities on Coast Guard ships. warding career in military service. We hope were falling and by maintaining a sound busi­ Capt. Larry D. Johnson was born in that he and his wife, Vivian, will enjoy a pros­ ness basis for continued service to the U.S. McPherson, KS, and attended the University perous and happy future. We are certain that Navy. of New Mexico. He graduated in 1960 with a he will continue to make highly beneficial con­ In 1984, Long Beach Naval Shipyard em­ bachelor of science degree in electrical engi­ tributions to both his country and his imme­ ployed over 7,000 persons; by the end of neering and was commissioned through the diate community. 16104 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 TRIBUTE TO REAR ADM. THOMAS cess as he turns his attention to new opportu­ Merrill Gitkin, Lawrence Goldman, Lawrence A. BROOKS, USN nities and new challenges. Gurtman, Howard Honigfeld, Lewis L. Immerman, M.D., Rabbi Dr. Leon Katz, Martin HON. DAVE McCURDY S. Kenwood, Herbert C. Klein, Peter Kolben, CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO THE Sanford Komito, Arthur R. Kramer, Paul Kra­ OF OKLAHOMA DAUGHTERS OF MIRIAM CENTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mer, Richard Lane, Susan Lane, Ronald S. FOR THE AGED UPON THE 70TH Mack, Leonard Marcus, Diane Milrod (ex Monday, June 24, 1991 ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING officio), Mollie Nalanbogen, Harold Peimer, Mr. McCURDY. Mr. Speaker, on August 16, Howard Phillips, Alan S. Prell, Sylvia Richman Rear Adm. Thomas A. Brooks, the 54th Direc­ HON. ROBERT A. ROE (ex officio), Jerry Rosenblum, Ruth Rosner (ex tor of Naval Intelligence, will complete a ca- OF NEW JERSEY officio), Eugene Rosensweet, Richard Rosen­ . reer which spanned the entire spectrum of in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thal, Irving K. Ruttenburg, Helen Sanders, Sid­ telligence disciplines and which contributed Monday, June 24, 1991 ney Shelov, Rose Shulman, Minerva Stark (ex greatly to the Navy and to national security. officio), Julius M. Sucoff, D.D.S., Martin Admiral Brooks' intellect and integrity have Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, this year the Daugh­ Sukenick, Robert J. Topchik, David Waldman, earned him widespread respect and admira­ ters of Miriam center for the Aged, which is lo­ Sidney Wein, M.D., Ruth Weisenfeld, Ben tion in Congress. cated in the city of Clifton, my congressional Weiner, Naomi Wilzig, Siggi Wilzig, Samuel Admiral Brooks' career reflects a record of district and State of New Jersey, is celebrating Wolff, Norman Zelnick. unmatched leadership and achievement: In its 70th anniversary of providing outstanding I particularly commend to you the adminis­ fleet tours ranging from assistant intelligence services dedicated to the pursuit of happiness trator and executive vice president of the officer on an amphibious group staff to the 2d and security for people, and particularly our Daughters of Miriam Center for the Aged, Har­ Fleet intelligence officer; in operational intel­ senior citizens. I know that you and our col­ vey Adelsberg, a fellow of the American Col­ ligence tours ranging from junior analyst at leagues here in the Congress will want to join lege of Hospital Administrators, who has re­ Navy Field Operational Intelligence Office to with me in extending our heartiest congratula­ sponded with the highest standards of excel­ its commanding officer; in counterintelligence tions and best wishes to the distinguished offi­ lence in helping to improve the lives and serv­ tours as commanding officer, Naval Investiga­ cers, trustees, staff, and community leaders ices of the people entrusted to his care. tive Service Office, Vietnam, and at Naval In­ who have actively participated in the organiza­ Mr. Speaker, the Daughters of Miriam Cen­ vestigative Service headquarters; in human in­ tion and administration of one of the most ter for the Aged is a nonprofit organization, telligence tours as officer in charge, CTF prestigious care and activities centers for governed by a philanthropic board of trustees, 157.1 and as Assistant Naval Attache, Turkey; serior citizens in our Nation, the Daughters of supported through the generosity of the Jew­ and in senior intelligence management tours Miriam Center for the Aged. ish communities of Paterson, Passaic, Clifton, as U.S. Atlantic Command intelligence officer, Mr. Speaker, the exemplary leadership and Fair Lawn, and environs. as deputy director, DIA for JCS Support and outstanding efforts of our citizens so important The center was established in 1921 through ultimately as Director of Naval Intelligence. to our quality of life are in the vanguard of the a gift from the Honorable Nathan Barnert, two­ Admiral Brooks strove to ensure that the American dream. As we commemorate this term mayor of Paterson and well-known phi­ fleet commanders and operators received co­ 70th anniversary celebration, we express our lanthropist, in memory of his wife, Miriam. It herent, relevant intelligence products of value appreciation to the officers and trustees of the has progressed over the years from a shelter to military planning and operations. His experi­ Daughters of Miriam Center for the Aged, for aged persons and orphaned children, ences in war and in various world crisis drove composed of business and professional men Home for the Aged and Orphans, through its him to maintain the Navy's preeminence in and women, who through their fidelity, devo­ gradual transition to Home and Infirmary for operational intelligence. tion, and personal commitment over the years the Aged, and its ultimate expansion and While serving as Director of Naval Intel­ have provided intelligent direction and dedica­ transformation to one of the leading facilities ligence from July 1988 to August 1991, Admi­ tion toward achieving the goals and purposes of excellence in the field of care for the elder­ ral Brooks brilliantly and tirelessly supported of the Center-to help our elderly attain the ly-The Daughters of Miriam Center for the and executed national policy, provided enlight­ best possible quality of life in their golden Aged. It is licensed by the New Jersey State ened advice and counsel to Navy and national years. Department of Health, accredited by the Joint leadership, and developed and directed a The current officers and members of the Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and number of programs which provided invaluable board of trustees are as follows: the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabili­ intelligence to national and fleet commanders OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITIEE tation Facilities, and approved by the Amer­ and operators, thereby greatly enhancing na­ The Honorable Milton Kleinman, president; ican Dental Association. The facility and its tional security. Throughout his tenure as the H. Louis Chodosh, M.D., senior vice president; programs comply with the Civil Rights Act of Director, he improved the quality, productivity, Philip E. Sarna, vice president; Monroe Pot­ 1964 in admission and personnel policies. efficiency, and responsiveness of Naval Intel­ ash, vice president; Jack Birnberg, vice presi­ Daughters of Miriam is college and university ligence. As a direct result of his leadership, in­ dent; Peter Rosenthal, vice president; George affiliated as a teaching and in-service training novation, and management and organizational Kramer, treasurer; Morris Yamner, assistant center. initiatives, he saved the Navy and the Nation treasurer; Norman Koch, secretary; Stephen The facilities and services included in this millions of dollars. Wener, assistant secretary; Samuel S. complex are a 34Q-bed medical and nursing Rear Admiral Brooks is one of the most ar­ Schwartz, honorary president; Milton care center located in the Rothenberg Building ticulate professional intelligence specialists in Werksman, honorary president; Melvin Opper, and the Eva and Morris Feld Tower, a respite the national intelligence community, and he past president; Joel J. Steiger, past president; care program, the Brawer Building and the Es­ has established himself as an internationally Arthur Bodner, past president; Arnold H. ther and Sam Schwartz Building which are recognized authority on foreign military, politi­ Goodman, past president; Leonard Kohl, past apartment residences consisting of 270 units cal and intelligence matters. He is a national president; Helen G. Deich, past president; Al­ which provide congregate services to older asset, unsurpassed in the impact he has had exander E. Rosenthal, past president; Harvey persons capable of independent living; the on intelligence community reform and the cre­ Adelsberg, MPA, FACHE, executive vice Rita & Samuel Brodie Adult Day Care Pro­ ative management of intelligence resources. president; Paul H. Abrams, Richard gram for the Elderly with an Alzheimer's dis­ His advice on the foreign military threat and Abramson, William Adler, Steven Alexander, ease and related disorders unit and the Fred counterintelligence is sought at the highest M.D., Jerry Atkins, Stanley Berenzweig, Claire Ables memorial sheltered workshop. In total levels of the U.S. Navy and has influenced Blazer, Marge Bornstein, Samson Basin, Law­ they serve 700 aged persons in a given day. many decisions made by the Navy, the De­ rence S. Boss, Louis Brawer, William Brawer, Mr. Speaker, the original purpose of the partment of Defense and the Congress. Benson J. Chapman, Irving B. Cohen, Sylvia center was to give sheltered care to both the Admiral Brooks will be sorely missed, but Cohen, Stephen Cohen, M.D., Stuart Coven, aged and to orphaned children. The first loca­ his contributions to the professionalism and Hy Derfler, Murray Deutsch, Eva Feld, Ben­ tion was in a converted house in Paterson, spirit of the intelligence community will be an jamin Friedman, Sandor Garfinkle, Dr. Solo­ and after the initial 5 years, in a 50-bed ca­ enduring legacy. I want to wish him every sue- mon Geld, Benjamin Geller, Mel Gerstein, pacity building on an estate in Clifton. This

0 • I - -- -, '\. • - t .o. I • • • - ~ " - • ' • 0 June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16105 dual program for the underprivileged at both Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure to call I voted against it. Like my constituents, I have extremes of the age spectrum remained un­ this 70th anniversary celebration to your atten­ no faith that this administration will negotiate changed for over 20 years. In the following 45 tion and seek this national recognition of the an agreement that protects good jobs in the years, the program for dependent chil~ren was outstanding services provided by the officers, United States. The free trade we have had so relinquished to a professional casework agen­ trustees, staff, and professional men and far with Mexico-the maquiladora zones-has cy which placed them in foster or adoptive women of the Daughters of Miriam over the cost 76,000 Big Three auto jobs in the United homes. The Daughters of Miriam merged with past decades. Their dedication and devotion in States already. I intend to do everything I can the B'nai Israel Home for the Aged in Passaic, helping our seniors to maintain th;Jir dignity to prevent the expansion of that kind of free and a growing partnership of government and and help find happiness and independence in trade. philanthropy in the funding of care through the their golden years have truly enriched our Sixty percent of my constituents support introduction of Medicare and Medicaid and community, State, and Nation. We do indeed H.R. 5, legislation that would prohibit employ­ Federal loans for major structures evolved. salute the Daughters of Miriam on their 70th ers from firing or permanently replacing work­ The high standards of care at Daughters of anniversary and extend our best wishes for ers who engage in a lawful economic strike. Miriam have a direct connection with the phi­ their continued good works and success in all Since 1981, the use of permanent replace­ losophy of its professional and lay leaders. of their future endeavors. ments has expanded dramatically, and hun­ They believe that a geriatric facility must ap­ dreds of thousands of workers have effectively proximate as closely as possible a client's been fired for exercising their lawful right to former home environment. It must provide RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE strike. Labor disputes over wages and health skilled nursing and medical services but, even SENT TO CONSTITUENTS benefits have been turned into bitter battles more urgently, it must offer a congenial atmos­ over the continuing existence of the workers' phere in which the residents can carry on the HON. WilliAM D. FORD union and the workers' right to a job. The re­ activities of daily living which are so important OF MICHIGAN sult has been violence, divided communities, to the senior citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bankruptcies, and a serious erosion of the col­ lective bargaining rights of American workers. A unique establishment within the Daugh­ Monday, June 24,1991 ters of Miriam community is the Fred Ables As chairman of the Committee on Education Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I memorial workshop. In effect, this sheltered and Labor, I intend to move H.R. 5 as quickly would like to take this opportunity to share work activities program is s self-contained in­ as possible. If Congress does not act, the right with my colleagues the results of a survey I dustry, the purpose of which is to provide oc­ to strike will become nothing more than the sent at the end of March to my constituents in cupational threrapy for many of the aged resi­ right to quit. the 15th Congressional District of · Michigan. dents on assembly jobs for contracting com­ Eighty-three percent of my constituents The 20 communities that make up the 15th mercial companies. The workshop also ern­ favor the Family and Medical Leave Act, H.R. Congressional District are Augusta Township, ploys certain handicapped community mem­ 2, which would require businesses with 50 or Belleville, Canton Township, Dearborn bers. It is licensed by the U.S. Department of more employees to permit up to 12 weeks of Heights, Garden City, Huron Township, Labor and workers are paid at rates approved unpaid leave to employees who request it Livonia, Milan, Romulus, Saline, Southgate, by the Department, but more important, the after the birth or adoption of a child, to care Sumpter Township, Superior Township, Tay­ participants are given the self-assurance that for a seriously ill child, spouse, or dependent lor, Van Buren Township, Wayne, Westland, comes with still being able to do useful work parent, or during a period of medical disability. York Township, Ypsilanti, and Ypsilanti Town­ and to make an independent contribution to­ Their level of support for the bill is in line with ship. ward their own maintenance. national surveys that consistently show more The survey asked 10 questions about some than 80 percent of all Americans favor H.R. 2. According to their capabilities and interests, of the most important issues facing the Con­ That support should not be surprising. At lit­ residents take part in a broad variety of daily gress this year, and asked my constituents to tle or no cost to employers, the act would pro­ living and social activities-arts and crafts in list the 3 areas where they support increased vide job security to workers at times of family special rooms or in rooms on the infirmary Federal spending as well as the 3 places they crises, when their children and loved ones floors; cooking and baking programs; bingo would like Federal spending reduced. I have need them most. games; music programs; religious observ­ already received over 8,000 responses to my A recent study by the Small Business Ad­ ances; watching television; relaxing in the so­ survey with more coming in daily. This is the ministration found that the cost of providing larium overlooking the busy Garden State 27th survey I have conducted since I first family leave is substantially less than the cost Parkway; and walking or visiting with friends in came to Congress in 1965. I am truly gratified of terminating an employee and hiring a re­ the gardens. Local groups such as the Pas­ that so many people took the time to answer placement. It confirms an earlier study by the saic-Clifton, Paterson, Friends of Day Care and send back the questionnaire. I was also nonpartisan General Accounting Office that and Fair Lawn women's auxiliaries come to impressed with the number of constituents estimated the cost of providing family and visit residents and volunteer in a number of who took the time to make additional com­ medical leave to be less than $1 0 per em­ departments. Parties are held in the audito­ ments on the survey questions as well as ployee per year. rium for residents on their special anniver­ other issues of concern. I hope that when Congress 'passes the saries. Cookouts and picnics in the center The first question on my survey concerned Family and Medical Leave Act again, as it did grounds are regular features of the summer the proposed free-trade agreement between last year, President Bush will sign it into law. months. Frequent tours to the larger commu­ the United States and Mexico. My constituents There is no reason for ideology to stand in the nity are arranged for the more active ~part­ are overwhelmingly opposed to such an way of a law that can do so much good for ment tenants. agreement. By a nearly 4-to-1 margin they op­ America's families at so little cost. Considerable time is given, of course, to posed not just the fast track procedure for An overwhelming 83 percent of those re­ therapy sessions and medical checkups. A considering such an agreement in Congress, sponding to the survey agree that the Federal qualified staff of approximately 500 people, in­ but the whole notion of a North American free­ student aid programs should be expanded to cluding resident and attending physicians, are trade zone that would permit duty-free entry of serve students from working-class and middle­ available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. goods into the United States from Mexico and class families. It is clear that the incomes of Also on the staff are a psychiatrist, Canada. Their letters and calls to me make working and middle-income families have not physiotherapist, pharmacist, medical techni­ clear that their opposition is based on a strong grown to keep pace with inflation, while col­ cians, registered graduate and licensed prac­ belief that a free-trade agreement threatens lege costs have increased faster than inflation tical nurses, nurses' aides, and orderlies. Over their jobs, that it will encourage United States during the last 10 years. Therefore, students half of the numbers of the staff are specialists companies to relocate their operations to Mex­ and their families see the opportunity for a col­ in medical and nursing care. The full program ico in order to exploit the low wages and mini­ lege education slipping out of their reach. of intensive care for residents is rounded out mal environmental enforcement below the bor­ The Subcommittee on Postsecondary Edu­ by specialists in podiatry, optometry, dentistry, der. cation, which I chair, is considering legislation physical therapy, speech therapy, and audi­ When Congress voted at the end of May on to revise and extend the Higher Education Act, ology. extending fast track authority to the President the law which includes the Federal student aid 16106 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 programs. There is a broad consensus among The Congress passed, and the President Mr. Speaker, for years my constituents have the members of the subcommittee and among signed, the Persian Gulf Conflict Authorization listed defense spending and foreign aid as the the many witnesses who have testified before Act to address the issue of parents in combat. areas where they would like to see reduced the subcommittee in recent weeks that work­ The law requires the Secretary of Defense to Government spending. This year is not dif­ ing and middle-income families are unfairly ex­ study departmental policies related to reserv­ ferent. Government salaries and pensions cluded from access to the Federal programs ists and active-duty personnel who have chil­ were a distant third in areas where we should that provide loans and grants to help students dren. The Secretary is asked to report back to cut spending. pay for college. I want to be certain that, when Congress with his conclusions by March 1992. While the new budget agreement no longer we finish work on this legislation, we can as­ In addition, the bill included a sense-of-Con­ allows us to shift spending from defense and sure working and middle-class families of sub­ gress resolution that the Pentagon should not foreign aid to domestic programs, it does allow stantial financial help when they send their deploy reservists or active-duty personnel who us to set spending priorities. During House kids to a college or university. are mothers of children under the age of 6 consideration of the fiscal year 1992 Pentagon My constituents care about the environment. months. authorization bill, I supported efforts to cut Eighty-three percent of those responding to The final section of the survey provided an spending for high-dollar strategic weapons the survey support passage of H.R. 300, the opportunity for my constituents to list the three systems such as the B-2 Stealth bomber and Recyclable Materials Technology and Markets areas the Federal Government should spend star wars, and, instead, focus on conventional Development Act. I have agreed to cosponsor more on, and three areas on which we should weapons systems such as the Patriot missile, this bill, which would promote a public-private spend less money. I am pleased to report that which proved effective in the Persian Gulf war. sector effort to develop recycling technologies education was named as my constituents' In all, the House was able to shift $5 billion and open new markets for recyclable highest priority for Federal action. In my mind, from the B-2 and star wars to conventional consumer products. I have also agreed to co­ no other domestic priority is more important weapons and personnel. sponsor a bill to offer the first-ever Federal than education. As chairman of the House The actions of the House with respect to grant program to support individuals, non­ Committee on Education and Labor, I will work foreign aid reflect the feelings of my constitu­ profits, corporations, or localities to fund re­ to assure that funding for education receives ents in Michigan's 15th District. The House, search in new recycling techniques. Recipients the high priority that it deserves. with my support, rejected President Bush's re­ will report the results of their research so that Earlier this year I proposed a home front quest for a $12 billion increase in foreign aid. the rest of the Nation can duplicate the suc­ budget initiative for fiscal year 1992, which The bill we approved funds foreign affairs and cesses. originally allocated $4.4 billion above the level assistance at $15.3 billion, about $400 million The next two questions on the survey dealt spent for education and related programs in less than last year. with proposals to tax the windfall profits of 1991. The budget resolution reported by the Mr. Speaker, I have always found the ques­ American oil companies resulting from Iraq's House Budget Committee assumed only $3.1 tionnaire to be a useful tool in learning my invasion of Kuwait. Eighty-seven percent sup­ billion for these programs. During House con­ constituents' thoughts and views on the impor­ ported a windfall profits tax,· and 68 percent sideration of the budget resolution I offered an tant issues of the day. I would like once again said that the proce<:ds of such a tax should be amendment to increase education spending by to thank my constituents for taking the time to used to cover the U.S. share of the costs of $400 million to a total of · $3.5 billion. The participate in this survey. the Persian Gulf war. Like my constituents, I amendment was approved by a vote of 261 to was outraged over the profits domestic oil 158. The Senate's budget resolution provided companies accumulated during the war in the A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH KOSTMAN the full $4.4 billion for the home front budget Persian Gulf. Profiteering during a national cri­ initiative. The final conference agreement fully sis is an outrage. Several bills to impose a funded my initiative. HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN windfall profits tax were introduced in the OF FLORIDA House. I would support a windfall profits tax, Health care was the second most important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES especially if the proceeds were used to reduce issue that my constituents believe Congress the Federal deficit or increase spending on im­ and the President should address. Once Monday, June 24, 1991 again, my constituents have identified one of portant domestic programs such as education. Ms. R08-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to the most critical issues facing our Nation. In­ I also asked my constituents whether they bring to the attention of my colleagues the creasingly, access to quality health care has supported the President's proposal to triple the courage and strength of Mr. Joseph Kostman. become a luxury. This isn't right, and we must Medicare taxes of individuals with incomes ex­ Mr. Kostman is a Holocaust survivor who testi­ do something to address this problem. The ceeding $125,00~$150,000 for a couple-­ fied against former Lt. Josef Schwammberger Committee on Education and Labor, which I who participate in the voluntary part B pro­ for war crimes during World War II. The Miami chair, will play a significant role in the formula­ gram, which covers necessary medical serv­ Herald recently published an article describing tion of national health care policy during the ices such as physician visits. If enacted, the this noble man's suffering. cost of the tax would rise from $32.80 a month 102d Congress. I hope that we can develop a bill that will not only address the needs of the HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR TELLS VISITING COURT to $95. EigQty percent of those responding be­ OF ATROCITY lieved that these individuals should indeed pay 37 million uninsured Americans but which also responds to the costs of health care coverage, A Holocaust survivor who saw a pregnant higher taxes. The Congress approved a budg­ woman shot down 50 years ago testified last et resolution for fiscal year 1992 on May 22. which many who are insured cannot afford. Wednesday to a traveling German court that I supported passage of this resolution, which Environment ranked third in deserving more came to Miami to hear war crimes evidence instructs the committees of jurisdiction to look attention by the Federal Government. I share against former Lt. Josef Schwa.mmberger. at proposals to increase the Medicare taxes my constituents' concerns for the environment Joseph Kostman, 66, now of North Bay Vil­ for these individuals. and have agreed to cosponsor a number of lage, said he watched from a. basement win­ The final question of the survey addressed bills that will address some of our more seri­ dow in the Przemysl ghetto in Poland when Schwammberger shot a. pregnant woman in the issue of parents in combat. The issue of ous environmental problems. Among them, I the street. single parents and military couples with chil­ have agreed to cosponsor a bill to require Kostman thinks it happened in late 1941 or dren serving in combat split the Congress and Federal facilities to comply with the same strict early 1942. He is more certain of what he saw split my constituents during the Persian Gulf environmental laws as the private sector. For than when. war. Over 16,000 single parents and 1,200 years the Pentagon and the Department of "1 saw it myself, with my own eyes. He military couples with children served in Oper­ Energy have operated facilities without regard killed her because she was a Jewish woman, ation Desert Storm. The potential that a num­ for the law. Refusal to adhere to critical waste and pregnancy was a. death penalty," ber of these children could become orphans disposal regulations has left nearby commu­ Kostman said after testifying at Germany's consulate in downtown Miami. A judge, pros­ led me to support a bill that would have ex­ nities with a legacy of contaminatio!l and the ecutor and defense lawyer, all from Ger­ empted single parents or the mother or father taxpayers with the staggering costs of clean­ many, are traveling in the United States and of military couples from combat duty. Forty­ ing it up. We need to pass legislation that will Canada to hear witnesses unable or unwilling nine percent of my constituents support such ensure that these facilities comply with our en­ to attend the trial in Germany later in the a measure; 51 percent oppose it. vironmental laws. summer. June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16107 Schwammberger, 79 now, was captured in USING FORCE AGAINST AIRBORNE STEAMTOWN NATIONAL lllSTORIC Argentina in 1987. He is charged with killing DRUG TRAFFICKERS SITE 50 people and held responsible for 3,377 others murdered from 1941 to 1944, when he was in charge of ghettos and forced-labor camps in HON.LA~CECOUGHUN HON. JOSEPH M. McDADE occupied Poland. OF PENNSYLVANIA "It's the greatest day of my life, although OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I paid a big price," Kostman said Wednesday. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His parents and sister perished in the Holo­ Monday, June 24, 1991 caust, but he said he does not wish Monday, June 24, 1991 Mr. McDADE. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing Schwammberger dead: legislation today that will authorize the comple­ Mr. COUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, drug interdic­ "I want him to live a long time, but behind tion of the Steamtown National Historic Site. tion is a very important and very expensive bars, and get one meal a day like we got-a The original authorization, which was element of our national drug control strategy. bowl of potato soup and a piece of bread." passed by the House in 1986, officially des­ In recent years the Department of Defense Mr. Speaker, the horrors of the Holocaust ignated Steamtown as a national historic site has joined the fight by contributing its substan­ must never be forgotten. Joseph Kostman's and authorized the appropriation of $20 million tial expertise and numerous national assets to testimony makes us realize the danger and re­ for its administration. Hearings were held on drug interdiction. The men and women of the ality of all forms of racism. September 30 of that year by the Subcommit­ Coast Guard and the Customs Service have tee on Public Lands under the chairmanship of for many years now distinguished themselves John Seiberling. J. RAYMOND JONES: THE PASSING in defending this Nation from an invasion of il­ I am pleased to report that Steamtown is OF AN ERA licit narcotics. We have certainly made currently being developed for the enjoyment progress, but there remains much to be done. and education of millions of Americans. The HON. RON de LUGO It is for this reason that last week I intro­ Interior Appropriations Subcommittee has in­ OF THE VffiGIN ISLANDS duced two bills on the use of force against air­ cluded funds in fiscal years 1987, 1989, 1990, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES borne drug traffickers. I believe strongly that and 1991 for operation and construction. we must fight this war against drugs in a man­ Progress on developing the site has been Monday, June 24, 1991 ner which makes it possible to win it. Just excellent, but it will be necessary to authorize Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, a most famous monitoring drug traffickers is not enough, we an additional $26 million in appropriations to Virgin Islander, J. Raymond Jones, the man must stop them. complete the project. The initial appropriations known as the "Harlem Fox," died this month The first bill, H.R. 2712, which I initially in­ were used for planning and emergency sta­ in a New York City hospital at the age of 91 , troduced last year, gives the U.S. Coast bilization of the site as well as renovation of a leaving behind a legacy that spanned two gen­ Guard limited authority to use force against historic roundhouse and locomotive turntable. erations and an entire continent. airborne drug traffickers. It is designed to com­ The funds that would be authorized with the His achievements are legend in New York bat a common means of trafficking whereby legislation I am introducing today would allow City where he enabled many, many airborne drug traffickers fly to the coast of the for the continued construction of a core com­ disenfranchised African American men and United States or to a nearby island, drop plex, new roundhouse, museum, visitors' cen­ women to become a part of the systems of drugs to cohorts below, and then turn around ter, and the renovation of a historic repair politics and government. At the national level, and fly away without ever stopping. Frequently building. Future visitors to Steamtown will be he was instrumental in the civil rights move­ we capture the whole thing on tape. Our inter­ able to see how a working steam locomotive ment and subsequent legislation which will diction agencies, with their multimillion dollar railyard operated in an earlier American era long stand as a landmark in our Nation's his­ assets and expertly trained personnel, do not which saw tremendous industrial growth and tory. have the authority to do anything more. the dominance of rail as a form of transpor­ But I rise, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the There are 21 safety features in the bill to tation. people of the Virgin Islands, to laud the ac­ ensure that only drug traffickers are targeted. The natural and cultural resources of complishments of J. Raymond Jones during The most important are the requirements that Steamtown, which is located in the Lacka­ his final years when he returned home to his prior to the use of force: First, U.S. authorities wanna Valley, represent the development of native islands. recover the test positive drugs dropped from anthracite coal, one of North America's great Acutely aware of the importance of edu- the plane's hold; and second, repeated natural resources. From early in the 19th cen­ . cation and the critical role it plays in determin­ warnings, by various means, are presented to tury, northeastern Pennsylvania was the ing success or failure, J. Raymond Jones es­ the trafficking plane. source of more than 80 percent of the world's tablished the Jones-Holloway-Bryan Founda­ anthracite coal. This resource provided an ex­ tion to promote excellence in science and The second bill, H.R. 2711, would provide traordinary source of energy which fueled the the U.S. military explicit authority to train for­ mathematics among Virgin Islands students. growth of American cities and industry for al­ Shortly after the death of his wife, Ruth, in eign nationals how to shoot down drug traffick­ most 150 years. The unprecedented scale and ing planes, and to assist them in the process 1985, J. Raymond Jones donated consider­ integration of anthracite mining, manufactur­ able funds to what is today the University of with intelligence and technical assistance. It ing, and rail transportation made the region a the Virgin Islands to boost education programs prohibits the actual use of such force by U.S. crucible for innovations in technology, indus­ for students from the Eastern Caribbean. personnel-except in self-defense. Our allies trial institutions, labor, and city form in 19th in the drug war, including Peru, Colombia, and A man of deep compassion, it was his century America. strong conviction that, with a helping hand and Mexico are already using force against drug Between 1830 and 1860, anthracite began proper guidance, there is in each of us the po­ trafficking planes. It is only prudent that U.S. to provide a reliable alternative to both char­ tential for greatness. authorities, who are already providing military coal and imported British and Nova Scotian J. Raymond Jones left his mark on the peo­ training and assistance, advise them on how soft coal. The availability of a high quality, in­ ple of a nation, yet, as he showed so well to do it properly so that force is used only expensive fuel source allowed the develop­ upon his return to his native Virgin Islands, he when absolutely necessary. ment of larger scale factories and the reloca­ always remembered the needs of the individ­ In most of the coca growing areas, air trans­ tion of small rural industry to urban areas. ual. port is the only way processing chemicals can These innovations generated profound It is fitting that the spirit this great man be brought in and cocaine can be brought out. changes in the institutional structure of Amer­ brought will live on, both for what he acconr Thus, this bill, if enacted, could dramatically ican industry, the American work force, and plished in life and for what the foundation he increase the effectiveness of our overall inter­ the urban development of the United States. created will build in years to come. Our coun­ diction effort. Assistance in this area would The Steamtown railyard has unique poten­ try is proud of J. Raymond Jones, and Virgin only be provided at the request of the host na­ tial as an interpretive historic resource. The Islanders are particularly proud and thankful tion. site offers the opportunity for visitors to inter­ that this great man touched so many of us in I would welcome my colleagues' support of pret onsite not only the locomotives and rolling so many ways. this legislation. stock but also the greater story of steam rail- 16108 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 road operations. The Comprehensive Manage­ that same year. He has emphasized improving found time to work as an intern in the risk ment Plan for Steamtown points out that "the the quality of education in his school and in management office of Metro Dade, as a sales Steamtown site and collection represents torr New York City. As principal of Abraham Lin­ representative for Sears Roebuck & Co., and ics or themes in the National Park System coln High School he has been an innovator, as an English instructor for audio visual lan­ Plan that are worthy of commemoration and establishing programs to aid students. guages. currently unrepresented or underrepresented. As an energetic member of the New York In short, Alvaro Solis, Jr., was a highly moti­ Those themes generally relate to America's in­ City educational system, Dr. Pollack has held dustrial heritage." numerous positions including president of the vated and caring individual who worked hard Stearntown has proven itself as a learning New York City High School Principals Asso­ for his family as well as his community. He will experience and popular attraction. Even ciation and president of the board of education be deeply missed by all who knew him. though the Park won't officially open until at the Yeshiva of Flatbush. In his leisure time, 1994, visitation has exceeded 125,000 people Dr. Pollack contributes his energies to other and has been increasing by 75 percent each important causes. He was appointed president A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO year. It is an easily accessible experience for of the New York City Alzheimer's disease As­ DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COM­ millions of Americans living on the east coast sociation in 1987 and has received national MERCE PRESIDENT DAVID R. who can't travel to the western national parks. acclaim for his work with Alzheimer's Disease GAFIN The overwhelming response of the visitors to and clearly deserves praise for these contribu­ this historic site has been enthusiastic and tions. positive. Most recently, Dr. Pollack was honored as The Steamtown National Historic Site also "Principal of the Year for 1990" by Dr. Joseph HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON involves a large level of private contributions Fernandez, chancellor of the New York City OF CALIFORNIA and State and local cooperation. The Park Public Schools. After receiving this honor, Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Service has been the recipient of nearly $30 Pollack represented New York City at a 4-day million in land donations, a collection of 40 excellence in education symposium in Wash:­ Monday, June 24,1991 historic locomotives, 100 pieces of rolling ington, DC. Dr. Pollack was selected for this stock, original buildings from the 1800's and honor for his 40 years of outstanding dedica­ Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today over 500 acres of rail lines. The Common­ tion to education. to pay tribute to an outstanding leader in Dow­ wealth of Pennsylvania and the people of the This highly respected educator is also a lov­ ney, CA. On Friday, June 28, 1991, David R. Scranton area have enthusiastically backed ing husband and father of three children. He Gafin will be honored for his year of service as this project with enormous community support is an individual who has demonstrated his president of the Downey Chamber of Com­ and over $8 million in contributions. concern for both family and his community. Dr. merce. This occasion gives me the opportunity I believe that Steamtown is a wise national Pollack is truly a great educator who has de­ to express my deep appreciation for his com­ investment. I look forward to working with voted his life's work to educating our young mitted service to the chamber of commerce Chairman BRUCE VENTO and the other mem­ people. We depend on people like him to mold and the citizens of Downey. bers of the House Subcommittee on National our youth and create a brighter future for all. The position of president of Downey Parks and Public Lands in the consideration of It gives me great pleasure to pay tribute to the this reauthorization. Dr. Jack M. Pollack, a dedicated and tireless Chamber of Commerce is a diffiCult and de­ educator. I am proud to recognize him before manding one. The time invested by the presi­ my colleagues and fellow citizens. dent in business promotion programs is tre­ A TRIBUTE TO DR. JACK POL­ mendous. Finding a dedicated candidate is of LACK: AN OUTSTANDING EDUCA­ utmost importance. In David Gafin, the cham­ TOR FOR OVER 40 YEARS A TRIBUTE TO ALVARO SOLIS ber found an ideal president. The commitment shown throughout his year in office proves Da­ HON. STEPHEN J. SOLARZ HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN vid's dedication to Downey, its business own­ OF NEW YORK OF FLORIDA ers, and its citizens. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During this tenure, the chamber was ex­ Monday, June 24, 1991 Monday, June 24, 1991 tremely successful at fostering commerce in the community. With the help of David's expert Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to leadership, the chamber was able to amass pay tribute to a distinguished educator, Dr. bring to the attention of the House and the Jack M. Pollack, principal of Abraham Lincoln American public the loss of one of my con­ an impressive list of accomplishments. High School located in my congressional dis­ stituents from Hialeah, FL, Alvaro Solis, Jr. Through utilizing radio advertising for the first trict. On June 20, Dr. Pollack attended his This bright young man was the victim of a vio­ time, they promoted and reopened the 20th commencement ceremony as principal of lent crime and died from a bullet wound. Stonewood Mall. The group also cosponsored Abraham Lincoln High School where he was Before he died, Alvaro was pursuing a the Annual Downey Business Expo, produced honored by his students and colleagues for his bachelor degree in business administration at a small business conference, and offered busi­ great contribution to his community. I am Florida International University in Miami. He ness seminars and workshops for the busi­ proud to take this opportunity to salute this in­ was the recipient of several academic honors ness community. In addition to establishing dividual for his achievements and fine deeds. including being named "Faculty Scholar'' at these programs, which were new to the Dow­ Dr. Pollack entered the educational field in FlU as well as attaining a level of distinction ney Chamber of Commerce, the 199Q-91 staff 1949 as a substitute English teacher 2 years from the National Forensics League. His par­ continued chamber traditions by resuming the after his graduation from Brooklyn College. ents, Carmen and Alvaro Solis, Sr., and his annual golf tournament, and by organizing the Education became a part of his future when sister Maribel, recently accepted a diploma on Annual Holiday Lane Parade. he became an English teacher in 1954, and his behalf at the FlU graduation ceremonies. David has had a tremendously positive im­ then the assistant principal of a junior high On campus, Alvaro was always an optimist. pact on the chamber of commerce and the school in Manhattan in 1959. Dr. Pollack con­ He was the fundraising chairman of his frater­ tinued his outstanding work as an educator, nity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and a senator for stu­ community of Downey. He is a tireless servant becoming chairman of the English department dent government. He continuously came to the who expects no recognition in return. Mr. at Eastern District High School in Brooklyn aid of his community in his role on the city of Speaker, I submit to my colleagues today this and then in 1966 transferring to Lincoln High Hialeah Youth Advisory Board and in his most deserving congressional salute in his School, where he has been principal ever membership in the Young Republicans Club. honor. My wife, Lee, joins me in extending our since. Alvaro was also interested in promoting heartfelt thanks and congratulations. We wish Dr. Pollack assumed the position of principal change for his community. He worked on David, his wife Brenda, and his stepson Brent at Abraham Lincoln High School in 19'71, re­ many campaign staffs on both local and State Gabriel, all the best in the years to come. ceiving his Ph.D. from New York University government. Even while taking classes, Alvaro June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16109 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TEACHER discipline and ambition. Before big matches, enjoy the benefits of their contacts with the TAKING AMERICA INTO THE FU­ Nagrodski drills some students in the early West. Yet they insist on running their country TURE mornings, others during lunch break, and all like a vast torture chamber. 32 team members for three hours a night. On June 11 , the Chinese Government threw Nagrodski tells them, "'I can' is more im­ HON. GLENN POSHARD portant than IQ." a 73-year-old Roman Catholic bishop, OF ILLINOIS The burly, bearded martial arts practi­ Giuseppe Fan Zhong Uang, in prison. His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tioner (he says he never encounters behavior crime? He is loyal to the Pope. problems) earns about $30,000 a year. Congress is currently considering the Monday, June 24, 1991 Nagrodski's wife, Jeanie, teaches at another Presidanfs decisions to renew normal trade Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ high school, and they have a 9-month-old privileges for China. It can be reasonably ar­ nize a man from my district, who each day daughter, Ashley. He winds up every day at gued that such openings serve to promote faces one of the toughest jobs in America and the family farm, feeding the cattle that pro­ human rights. comes out on top. vide extra income. Says he: "The only thing But frankly, the Chinese Government is you get out of working hard as a teacher is making it harder and harder to sell that argu­ Ronald Nagrodski is a high school teacher, the gratitude of your students and the feel­ and he's one of the best in the Nation at moti­ ing of doing a good job." ment. vating his students and working with them to If they want to persuade many in this body achieve great things. I am especially proud to to vote for MFN and other such measures, say he teaches in my district, at Johnston City REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM they could take a step in that direction by re­ High School, where he is dedicated to reviving NATCHER'S 17,000TH CONSECU- leasing Bishop Fan. what appears to be a lost art for American stu­ TIVE VOTE Surely a government that controls millions of dents; mastering the equations of mathe­ soldiers, thousands of tanks, planes, missiles matics. For his efforts, Ron was recently se­ HON. FRANK HORTON and other weapons cannot be afraid of the lected by Fortune magazine as 1 of 25 Ameri­ sermons of a 73-year-old man. OF NEW YORK cans making a difference, helping to prepare the United States for competition in the year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIDUTE TO MR. TOM Y. 2000 and beyond. Monday, June 24, 1991 FUJIMOTO I have previously called to your attention the Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a success of Ron Nagrodski and his students, great personal honor and privilege for me to and I'm doing so again because good news call to the attention to the House of Rep­ HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI OF CALIFORNIA from our classrooms is sorely lacking. The resentatives a nearly inconceivable achieve­ magazine article which I am including in this ment of one of our most distinguished col­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECORD tells the story well, but I want to add leagues-and my good frien~the most hon­ Monday, June 24, 1991 my support for Ron's efforts, and the many orable gentleman from the Bluegrass State, Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ other classroom teachers in my district and Congressman BILL NATCHER. vite my fellow colleagues to join me in paying around the country, who are working hard to Thursday, when we approved the Walker tribute to my dear friend and a member of my motivate and invigorate our students. They substitute to the Burton amendment, BILL cast congressional district, Mr. Tom Y. Fujimoto on must be assured they have our support, en­ his 17 ,OOOth consecutive vote-rollcalls and the occasion of his retirement from civil serv­ couragement, and respect, because they are quorum calls. This, is an alltime record in the ice. Next Tuesday, his family and friends will making an invaluable contribution to the future House of Representatives. In addition, he has be gathered together to recognize Tom's of our society. never missed a single vote or day since he many contributions to the California Depart­ RONALD NAGRODSKI: HIS STUDENTS GET HIGH was sworn in on January 3, 1954. ment of Water Resources and our community MARKS IN MATH AND IN THE WORK ETHIC We all revere BILL's unequaled commitment at large. In the small illinois farming and coal-min­ and dedication to public service, and many Born and raised in Sacramento, Tom ing community where he lives, Nagrodski, 36, have attempted to emulate it. Yet, like Joe Fujimoto's dedication to our country and the is waging a campaign against low math DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak, I doubt that State of California has given new meaning to skills among American youngsters-and win­ civil service. Tom's long and distinguished ca­ ning. Last year 11 of his 87 graduating stu­ this incredible milestone will ever be broken, dents at Johnston City High School (enroll­ only extended each and every day by BILL reer began when he served as a military intel­ ment: 372) took the College Board advanced­ NATCHER himself. ligence officer during World War II. After placement exam, and four attained top So, on this momentous occasion, I would Tom's faithful service to our country, he re­ scores-almost one in eight, compared with a like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to turned home to work for the California Depart­ national average of one in 15. Says you BILL It has been my personal privilege ment of Water Resources. His career with the Nagrodski, who won a presidential award for and, indeed, an honor to serve with you for all CDWR has spanned over 40 years and in­ teaching excellence last year: "We don't of my 29 years in the House of Representa­ cludes 18 years as the assistant executive of­ have the academic talent of big schools. We ficer of the California Water Commission. Dur­ don't have any selective gene pool. We just tives. I have enjoyed working closely with you grind it out on hard work." for many years and look forward to continuing ing his tenure, Tom has dutifully represented A native of Johnston City, Nagrodski to do so for many more years and many more our country by leading foreign engineers on learned the value of hard work from his votes to come. tours of the California State Water Project. grandparents, immigrants from Italy and In addition to his excellent record of accom­ Lithuania, and his father, who worked in a plishment with the military and the water corn­ factory and ran a family farm. Returning WHAT'S GOING ON IN CHINA mission, Tom is a model citizen who proudly home to teach in Johnston City High in 1985, displays his dedication and love for this coun­ he persuaded administrators to let him HON. ~.S.BROOM~ try while never forgetting his roots and herit­ launch honors courses in algebra, trigo­ age. This is demonstrated by his service to nometry, geometry, and calculus. Fellow OF MICHIGAN the local chapter of the Military Intelligence teachers argued that the old curriculum was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good enough. Says Nagrodski: "They didn't Service as well as his service to the Japa­ realize that using methods of 20 years ago Monday, June 24, 1991 nese-American community. As president of means that you are preparing a kid real well Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, one by Sacramento's Kumamoto Kenjinkai, Tom has for the job market of 1972." Now his ninth­ one, the old hard-line Communist monoliths strived to preserve Japanese traditions which graders are learning from the textbook pre­ are falling. are so dear to him. He is also a longstanding viously used by seniors. Albania is a country that might have well member of the Sacramento Japanese Amer­ In addition to beefing up his school's ican Citizens' League. Tom's commitment course work, he coaches a team that cap­ been on Mars for the last four decades. Yet, tured the State's Class A championship last just this past weekend, it gave a rousing wel­ truth and justice has inspired him to play an year in math. It competes in a variety of come to an American Secretary of State. active role in educating today's youth about events, from written tests to oral analyses of That is why I find the behavior of the Chi­ the injustices of the World War II internment of problems. He believes the math team instills nese leadership so puzzling. They want to American citizens of Japanese ancestry. 16110 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 Mr. Speaker, please join me today in salut­ the Montgomery Lions Club. He is chairman of and the'University of West Virginia, Jeff exhib­ ing a distinguished civil servant, my friend, the Board of Education Committee for Better ited the hard-working attitude so typical of our Tom Fujimoto. Schools, and the Bi-Racial Committee, "One area of western Pennsylvania. Over the past Montgomery." He also serves on the Gift of few years he has been the backup quarter­ Life Foundation, and is past president of Blue- back for the Giants, watching as Phil Simms HARRY VAN ARSDALE AND LOCAL Gray Association and the Hitchcock Commit- led the team to one of the best records in pro NO. 3 APPLAUDED FOR tee. football. When Simms suffered an injury late in ''ELECTCHESTER'' Bill has been recognized worldwide for his the 1990 season, many skeptics and football sincere service. The Lions Clubs International experts wrote off the Giants' chances in the HON. JAMES H. SCHEUER named him chairman of Lions Foundation playoffs. But they forgot about the talent and OF NEW YORK International, and honored him with their Am- leadership abilities of Jeff Hostetler. Jeff led IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bassador of Good Will Award. He received a the Giants throughout the playoffs, as they de­ Monday, June 24, 1991 Medal of Honor from the President of Italy in feated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC 1981, and was named Order of the Knight of championship game, and then beat the Buffalo Mr. SCHEUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Lion by the President of Finland in 1989. Bills in perhaps the most exciting Super Bowl applaud an innovative idea which has grown, In 1990, he received the Lewis Hine Award, game ever played. in 40 years, into an important part of my home an NCLC national award for work with youth. The people of Jerome have followed Jeff's borough of Queens. This award is sponsored by Time-Warner and NFL career closely. When their native son The return of our soldiers precipitated a se­ is one of five in the United States. He received moved into the starting role for the Giants, vere housing shortage in New York City after the Alabama Bar Association Liberty Bell they were confident that Jeff would lead the World War II. Although housing construction Award, the Optimist Club Friend of Youth team to the NFL Championship, despite the took place at a staggering rate, New Yorkers Award, and the Rotary Service Award. As a opinion of many NFL insiders. Their faith was still had to look for creative solutions to the young man he received the Jaycees Distin- rewarded in his outstanding performance in shortage. None were more creative than the guished Service Award and Outstanding · Tampa. I'd like to join the people of Jerome in idea crafted by Harry Van Arsdale, and the Young Man Award. saluting Jeff Hostetler, and we all look forward rest of local union No. 3 of the International Bill has a B.S. degree in naval science and to his further accomplishments on the football Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. mathematics from Rice University, and a B.A. field. Van Arsdale reasoned that local No. 3 could degree in sociology and religion from the Uni- build their own housing complex. His idea was versity of Georgia. His graduate degree in so­ not without precedent: The Amalgamated A TRIBUTE TO COL. JOSEPH M. ciology and religion is from the University of Clothing Workers had operated their own com­ WAGOVICH Georgia. He also studied as an undergraduate plex for 30 years at the time. However, the at Georgia School of Technology. clothing workers union numbered over Bill married Martha Spidle in May 1953. HON. JAMFS P. MORAN, JR. 300,000, while the electrical workers barely They have three children and four grand­ OF VIRGINIA topped 26,000 members. Local No. 3's plans children, and attend First Baptist Church in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were greeted with a high degree of skepticism. Monday, June 24, 1991 But with an innovative approach to financ­ Montgomery where he serves as chairman of ing, and some old-fashioned hard work, their the board of deacons and as an adult Sunday Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to plans became reality in the spring of 1951. In school teacher. congratulate Lt. Col. Joseph M. Wagovich on that year, the first families m·oved into He has been a consultant at DRAVO Basic his retirement from the Air Force and com­ Products since 1978. He was the president of Electchester, as the new complex was called. mend him for his many years of dedicated and They enjoyed a high standard of living, which Montevallo Limestone Co. from 1958 to 1971 , devoted service to our country. included their own public schools and a com­ and president of Montevallo Limestone Sales On June 28, Colonel Wagovich will be retir­ from 1971 to 1978. ing from his position as the public affairs offi­ munity playground. Today, Electchester has expanded to 2,300 His unselfish devotion to youth is more than cer for the On-Site Inspection Agency, a joint units in 38 buildings over 75 acres in Flushing. commendable. The aforementioned honors Department of Defense organization respon­ It boasts of ethnic diversity and an extremely and awards do not convey the real meaning of sible for coordinating inspections for arms con­ low crime rate. It is an example of what a his work. Bill Chandler's selfless devotion and trol agreements. Through his years of service, housing cooperative can and should be. generosity have enriched not only the city of Colonel Wagovich has displayed an undying I applaud the vision of Harry Van Arsdale, Montgomery, but have touched the lives of commitment to the Air Force that has taken and the rest of local No. 3's members, past countless people throughout the world. His life him across the United States as well as and present. Electchester is a truly wonderful is a fine example of Christian leadership, and abroad. asset to our community. one that deserves the recognition of the U.S. Colonel Wagovich's career included a vari­ Congress. ety of positions and carried him from Texas to Ohio, from Hawaii to Washington, DC, and at TRffiUTE TO WILLIAM C. one point across the Atlantic to Greenland. His CHANDLER SUPER BOWL MVP unique expertise in the fields of communica­ tions and publicity necessitated his presence HON. WIUlAM L DICKINSON HON. JOHN P. MURTHA in such various locales. The demands of his career prove that he has not faltered in his OF ALABAMA OF PENNSYLVANIA dedication to the Air Force and his country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colonel Wagovich's outstanding service did Monday, June 24,1991 Monday, June 24, 1991 not go unrecognized. His decorations include Mr. DICKINSON. Mr. Speaker, today I Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, last January, the Defense Superior Service Medal, Air Force would like to pay tribute to an outstanding citi­ more than 70,000 football fans in Tampa Sta­ Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf zen from Montgomery, AL. William C. Chan­ dium cheered as the quarterback of the New clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal dler has committed his life to promoting well­ York Giants led his team to victory in Super with two oak leaf clusters. These decorations being around the world. Bowl XXV. Next Saturday, the people of Jeff accented appropriately his fine career. The Bill has been the Montgomery YMCA gen­ Hostetler's hometown, Jerome, PA, will honor On-site Inspection Agency will suffer a great eral director since 1953. He was the Mont­ the Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl loss with his retirement. gomery YMCA youth program and physical di­ with a motorcade and community celebration. I would like to extend to Colonel Wagovich rector from 1948-53, and was also the YMCA Jeff's story is the story of a talented, dedi­ and his family my congratulations and best youth program director in Athens, GA, from cated individual who has worked hard to be wishes. Given his notable achievements in 1946 to 1948. prepared to take advantage of any opportunity service to our country, I am certain that Colo­ Bill served as the president of Lions Clubs that might arise. Throughout his football career nel Wagovich will continue to ably serve his International in 1980-81 , and as president of at East Conemaugh Township High School country and community in his retirement. June 24, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 16111 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS gering schemes based on any game con­ 2:00p.m. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, nected to any professional or amateur Energy and Natural Resources sports organization. Energy Research and Development Sub­ agreed to by the Senate on February 4, SD-226 committee 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ 2:00p.m. To hold hearings on S. 979, to provide for tem for a computerized schedule of all Foreign Relations strong Department of Energy support meetings and hearings of Senate com­ To hold hearings on the nominations of of research and development of tech­ mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ John E. Bennett, of Washington, to be nologies identified in the National tees, and committees of conference. Ambassador to the Republic of Equa­ Critical Technologies Report as criti­ This title requires all such committees torial Guinea, Gordon S. Brown, of cal to U.S. economic prosperity and na­ to notify the Office of the Senate Daily California, to be Ambassador to the Is­ tional security. lamic Republic of Mauritania, and SD-366 Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ Johnnie Carson, of Illinois, to be Am­ mittee-of the time, place, and purpose Judiciary bassador to the Republic of Uganda. Courts and Administrative Practice Sub­ of the meetings, when scheduled, and SD-419 committee · any cancellations or changes in the Select on Indian Affairs To hold hearings on individual debtors as meetings as they occur. To hold hearings on S. 362, to provide Federal recognition of the Mowa Band related to the bankruptcy code. As an additional procedure along SD-226 with the computerization of this infor­ of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. SR-485 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 3:00p.m. JUNE28 Digest will prepare this information for Foreign Relations 9:00a.m. printing in the Extensions of Remarks African Affairs Subcommittee Joint Economic section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD To hold hearings on S. 985, to assure the To hold hearings on the allocation of re­ on Monday and Wednesday of each people of the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, sources in the Soviet Union and China. week. Somalia, and Sudan) the right to food SD-628 Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, and other basic necessities of life and 9:30a.m. June 25, 1991, may be found in the Daily to promote peace and development in Labor and Human Resources Digest of today's RECORD. the region. To hold hearings on S. 1324, to revise the SD-419 Public Health Service Act to generate MEETINGS SCHEDULED accurate data necessary for mainte­ JUNE 27 nance of food safety and public health JUNE 26 9:30a.m. standards, and to protect employees 9:00a.m. Environment and Public Works who report food safety violations. Labor and Human Resources Superfund, Ocean and Water Protection SD-430 Business meeting, to mark up S. 911, to Subcommittee revise the Public Health Service Act to To hold hearings on proposed legislation JULY9 expand the availability of comprehen­ to expand the Federal Right to Know 9:00a.m. sive primary and preventative care for program, which requires industries to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry pregnant women, infants, and children, report routine emissions into the envi­ Agricultural Research and General Legis­ and to provide grants for home-visiting ronment. lation Subcommittee services for at-risk families, and to re­ SD-406 To hold oversight hearings on implemen­ vise the Head Start Act to provide Labor and Human Resources tation of the research title of the 1990 Head Start services to all eligible chil­ Children, Family, Drugs, and Alcoholism farm bill (P.L. 101-624). dren by 1994. Subcommittee SR-332 SD-430 To hold hearings to examine economic 2:00p.m. 9:30a.m. pressures on working families. Select on Indian Affairs Energy and Natural Resources SD-430 Business meeting, to mark up S. 668, to Business meeting, to consider pending Select on Intelligence authorize consolidated grants to Indian calendar business. Closed business meeting, on proposed leg­ tribes to regulate environmental SD-366 islation authorizing funds for fiscal grants to Indian tribes to regulate en­ Governmental Affairs year 1992 for intelligence programs. vironmental quality on Indian reserva­ Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ SH-219 tions; to be followed by an oversight tions 10:00 a.m. hearing on the Navajo-Hop! relocation To resume hearings to examine efforts to Finance program. combat fraud and abuse in the insur­ To hear and consider the nominations of · SR-485 ance industry. Desiree Tucker Sorini, of Colorado, to SD-342 be an Assistant Secretary of the Treas­ JULY 10 Veterans' Affairs ury, Janet A. Nuzum, of Virginia, and 9:30a.m. Business meeting, to mark up pending Carol T. Crawford, of Virginia, each to Commerce, Science, and Transportation calendar business. be a Member of the United states Communications Subcommittee SR-418 International Trade Commission. To hold hearings on S. 471, to protect 10:00 a.m. SD-215 consumers by regulating certain pro­ Appropriations Foreign Relations District of Columbia Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine U.S. rela­ viders of 900 telephone services, and S. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ tions with China; and to hold a busi­ 1166, to provide for regulation and over­ timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Dis­ ness meeting, to consider pending cal­ sight of the development and applica­ trict of Columbia court system. endar business. tion of the telephone technology SD-138 SD-419 known as pay-per-call. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Governmental Affairs SR-253 To hold hearings on the semi-annual re­ Business meeting, to consider pending 2:00p.m. port of the Oversight Board of the Res­ calendar business. Commerce, Science, and Transportation olution Trust Corporation. SD-342 Foreign Commerce and Tourism Sub­ SD-538 Judiciary committee Judiciary Business meeting, to consider pending To hold hearings to examine national Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Sub­ calendar business. tourism policy. committee SD-226 SR-253 To hold hearings on S. 473, to revise the 1:00 p.m. Lanham Trademark Act of 1946 to pro­ Appropriations JULY 11 tect the service marks of professional District of Columbia Subcommittee 9:30a.m. amateur sports organizations from To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Select on Indian Affairs misappropriation by State lotteries, timates for fiscal year 1992 for the gov­ To hold oversight hearings on employ­ and S. 474, to prohibit a State from par­ ernment of the District of Columbia. ment on Indian reservations. ticipating in betting, gambling, or wa- SD-192 SR-485 16112 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1991 JULY 15 JULY 17 JULY 23 2:00p.m. 9:00a.m. 9:30a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Select on Indian Affairs Rules and Administration Energy Research and Development Sub­ To hold hearings on S. 754, to provide To hear and consider a report from the committee that a portion of the income derived Architect of the Capitol on current To hold hearings to review the Depart­ from trust or restricted land held by an projects, and to consider other pending ment of Energy's role in math and individual Indian shall not be consid­ legislative and administrative busi- science education. ered as a resource or income in deter­ ness. SD-366 mining eligibility for assistance under SR-301 any Federal or federally assisted pro- 2:00p.m. JULY16 gram. Energy and Natural Resources 9:30a.m. SR--485 To hold hearings on Senate Joint Resolu­ Commerce, Science, and Transportation tions 22 through 34, to consent to cer­ tain amendments enacted by the legis­ Surface Transportation Subcommittee JULY 19 To hold hearings on proposed legislation lature of the State of Hawaii to the Ha­ authorizing funds for rail safety pro- 9:30a.m. waiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. grams. Governmental Affairs SD-366 SR-253 Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ Governmental Affairs tions JULY24 Oversight of Government Management To resume hearings to examine efforts to 9:30a.m. Subcommittee combat fraud and abuse in the insur­ Joint Printing To resume oversight hearings on the ad­ ance industry. To resume hearings to examine the tech­ ministration and enforcement of the SD-342 nological future of the Government Federal lobbying disclosure laws. Printing Office. SD-342 B-318 Rayburn Building