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E498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 4, 2006 TRIBUTE TO U.S. MARINES ON IWO izen across the nation will support those struggle to feed their families; an estimated JIMA groups dedicated to recognizing the courage 3.5 million are starving. And as the displaced of American Marines everywhere. women of Darfur go about their daily lives, HON. ED CASE f they live in fear of rape, beating, or murder at OF HAWAII the hands of Janjaweed militias. IN HONOR OF NORMAN C. SPECTOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Despite worldwide efforts to provide finan- cial and humanitarian support, the lack of co- Tuesday, April 4, 2006 HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH operation from the Sudanese Government has Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF MASSACHUSETTS rendered the African Union powerless to stop honor the courage of the first United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the violence and hunger. With each day that Marines to scale the summit of Mt. Suribachi passes, the Sudanese Government continues Tuesday, April 4, 2006 on Iwo Jima. to commit atrocities against their own people Iwo Jima is a small rocky island only two Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with impunity. miles wide and four miles long located ap- commend Mr. Norman C. Spector of Though the situation in Darfur is dire, it is proximately 650 miles south of Tokyo, Japan. Stoughton, MA for his outstanding contribu- not too late to save hundreds of thousands of It is a volcanic island, much like the islands of tions to the New England Sinai Hospital. A lives. This week, Congress can take a major my home state of Hawaii. A place where cool graduate of Harvard Law School, Mr. Spector step in ending the slaughter and brutality in Pacific breezes rush over soft beaches and began his career as a law clerk in the firm of Darfur by passing the Darfur Peace and Ac- birds sing songs learned during lonely flights Burns & Levinson. Throughout the years, he countability Act. This legislation would author- across the wide ocean. has risen in his profession to become co- ize the administration to revitalize the African For a brief moment in time, the Island of Iwo chairman of the Business Law Section and the Union peacekeeping effort by giving them the Jima became the central battleground be- Finance Group. tools they need to put a stop to the chaos and tween the Empire of Japan and the Allied Mr. Spector has acted both as a lawyer and violence in the region. The legislation would Forces during those terrible and dark days of board member during his involvement with the also take a critical step by authorizing the ad- World War II. The Allied Forces were deter- New England Sinai Hospital. Shortly after ministration to impose political and economic mined to take the island in preparation for a being hired by Burns & Levinson, he was as- consequences on the Government of Sudan final attack on Japan, and the Japanese were signed to work on the bylaws of the hospital. for the crimes they are committing against the unbendable in their desire to defend Iwo Jima In 1981 he became a board member, and, in people of Darfur. For too long we have sat and to prevent the Allies from moving any 1985, Mr. Spector represented New England and watched as innocent men, women, and closer to the main islands of Japan. Sinai Hospital in the landmark right-to-die case children have been killed, and forced from On February 19, 1945, approximately of Paul Brophy. their homes. We cannot sit idly by any longer, 70,000 American and other Allied Forces and In 1993, Mr. Spector became Chairman of we must act. 22,000 Japanese soldiers locked themselves the Sinai Board of Directors. His intense inter- In calling attention to the crisis in Darfur, in a horrific battle that would begin the final est in the welfare of the Hospital, his out- and through their support of the Darfur Peace phase of the War in the Pacific. Entrenched in standing leadership abilities, as well as his and Accountability Act, the Jewish community a series of interlocking caves, blockhouses, keen understanding of the changing, chal- continues to lead the way in defending victims and pillboxes, the Japanese fought with deter- lenging and sometimes chaotic issues sur- of the worst forms of social and political injus- mination to defend their island. Debarking off rounding healthcare led him to administer the tice around the world. As a cosponsor of the a naval armada of more than 450 ships, the Board successfully until 1999 when he Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, I will Allies, led by the United States, brought the stepped down as chairman. proudly stand with the Jewish community full weight of their highly trained and battle- When he is not practicing law or volun- when I vote for this important legislation. tested troops to bear with the determined goal teering for health-care related non-profit orga- The Jewish community’s leadership on this of taking the rocky island no matter what the nizations, Mr. Spector is a dedicated family issue has brought it national and international cost. The battle for Iwo Jima would be one of man. Mr. Spector lives with his wife, Joyce, in attention. And as we approach the Jewish hol- the fiercest conflicts of the Second World War. Beverly, MA. He is the proud father of two iday of Pesach—Passover—and the celebra- Almost 7,000 Americans were killed in action. daughters, Sharon and Joanne, and the equal- tion of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt and re- More than 20,000 Americans were wounded. ly enthused grandfather of one grandson. demption from slavery, the Jewish community Of the 22,000 Japanese defenders, only 1,083 Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to join with Mr. should be proud that it has given a voice to an survived. Spector’s family, friends, and colleagues in afflicted group of men and women in a far On February 23, 1945, the fifth day of the honoring him for the important work he has away place at a time when few others have battle, Marines from the 5th Division were or- done over the years for the New England taken notice. dered to ascend the slopes of Mt. Suribachi, Sinai Hospital. I urge my colleagues to con- f the main peak controlling the island. Four Ma- gratulate him for a lifetime of distinguished rine squads worked their way up the mountain achievement and to thank him for the impor- NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK and, at 10:30 a.m., the officer in charge, 1st tant service he has provided to his community, Lieutenant Harold G. Schrier, along with the his family and the New England Sinai Hos- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA platoon leader, Sergeant Ernest Thomas, and pital. OF CALIFORNIA Sergeant Henry Hansen, Corporal Charles W. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lindberg, Radioman, Private First Class Ray- mond E. Jacobs, Private James R. Michels, THE DARFUR PEACE AND Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Private Philip L. Ward, and Corpsman, PhMac ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in John H. Bradley, raised the American flag honor of National Public Health Week. I want over Mt. Suribachi. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS to thank the American Public Health Associa- Today, when our Nation remembers the OF NEW YORK tion and its 200 plus partner organizers and brave U.S. Marines of Iwo Jima, we often vis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsors, who have organized events around ualize the commanding bronze statue resting the Nation to raise awareness of the need to on the banks of the Potomac River. Most Tuesday, April 4, 2006 improve public health. Since 1995, National, Americans do not realize that this memorial Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, this week the State and local public health professionals actually depicts the second, much larger flag House will vote on the Darfur Peace and Ac- highlight an important public health issue that was raised on Mt. Suribachi, signaling the countability Act, legislation that could play a every April, to raise awareness about leading courage and determination of the United major role in ending the ongoing genocide in health problems affecting our nation. This States to all on Iwo Jima and at sea. Darfur. year, the theme of National Public Health In my home state of Hawaii, the Iwo Jima For the past 2 years, the international com- Week focuses on what is called the ‘‘built en- United States Memorial Association is working munity has remained paralyzed as Sudan’s vironment,’’ and building healthy communities to raise the funds necessary to build a memo- state-sponsored brutality has claimed the lives to protect and enhance our children’s life. rial to recognize the American Marines who of an estimated 400,000 Darfurians, and as The built environment potentially creates en- raised the first American flag on Mt. Suribachi. millions more Darfurians have been forced hancements or challenges for our kids. The I applaud their efforts, and hope that every cit- from their homes. Those who are displaced built environment is any infrastructure with VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:37 Apr 05, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04AP8.005 E04APPT1 HMoore on PROD1PC68 with HMREMARKS April 4, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E499 which children come in contact on a daily tragic anniversary of his assassination. In the the state’s NO.1–Ranked team, Winter Park basis including homes, schools, parks, roads, 38 years since his untimely death, Dr.