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HONORING SANDRA CREQUE’S 38 IN MEMORY OF JAMES G. $28 billion in new money for a Medicare pre- YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ALA- PATTERSON scription drug benefit, and envisions cuts in MEDA COUNTY REGISTRAR OF both Medicare and Medicaid that put hospitals, VOTERS OFFICE HON. MIKE ROGERS seniors, children, and the disabled at risk. OF ALABAMA The Democratic budget I support focuses on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America’s priorities. Our budget includes an HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Tuesday, March 25, 2003 economic stimulus plan, which would jump- start the economy, provide tax relief and cre- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, ate 1 million jobs. Our budget provides more HON. BARBARA LEE James G. Patterson of Cusseta, Alabama, funding for homeland security, $34 billion, died February 26, 2003, at the Veterans Ad- more funding for education, $44 billion, and OF CALIFORNIA ministration Medical Center in Montgomery. more funding for the environment, veterans He was 69 years old. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and other priorities. Born August 22, 1933, in Valley, Mr. Patter- We also provide at least $500 billion more Tuesday, March 25, 2003 son was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. for prescription drugs. Finally, our budget James G. Patterson was a proud Alabamian matches the President’s defense request for Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to and a model citizen who loved the military. He the next 5 years, and achieves balance by honor Sandra Creque’s outstanding career in was a retired employee of Wellington Sears 2010. the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Of- Utilization Plant. f fice. On April 1, 2003, Sandy will retire as Di- Mr. Patterson was also an active proponent vision Chief, Registration and Outreach after of civil rights. As a member of the Alabama HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- 38 years of dedicated service. National Guard, he protected 1960s civil rights SARY OF FORDSON HIGH SCHOOL marchers, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sandy’s long tenure in the office of the at events in Alabama and Mississippi. County Registrar of Voters is legendary. She Mr. Patterson is survived by his daughter, HON. JOHN D. DINGELL was committed to community involvement and Betty J. Teel of Valley; his son, James Earl OF MICHIGAN service from the start of her career in 1965. Patterson of Washington, DC; and three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She soon became involved in working with grandchildren, Michael Corbin Teel, Jamie Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Students for Rockefeller at the University of Patterson and Alexandra Patterson. His chil- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to California, Berkeley. Sandy was in the com- dren remember their father warmly. munity five nights a week and on weekends, recognize the 75th Anniversary of Fordson f training students at UC Berkeley on how to High School in Dearborn, Michigan. register voters. Many of those students went CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON Dedicated on March 22, 1928, Fordson High into the South and conducted voter registra- THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR School was designed and built on 15 acres to tion drives during the Civil Rights Movement, 2004 accommodate 2,300 students at a cost of $2 while others lead the nationwide anti-war million. Fordson was heralded in the 1920’s SPEECH OF movement during Vietnam, or worked locally for being the first million-dollar high school. to bring political change. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM However, it is the steadfast dedication to edu- cation and more specifically, Fordson’s na- Sandy understands the importance of polit- OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional reputation for helping establish immi- ical involvement through the ballot box. She grants in the United States that has truly set has been instrumental in providing profes- Thursday, March 20, 2003 it apart. sional guidance about the registration process The House in Committee of the Whole Mr. Speaker, the City of Dearborn experi- and has kept to her mission to make sure House on the State of the Union had under enced unprecedented growth with the rise of every citizen is able to enjoy the franchise. consideration the concurrent resolution (H. the automotive industry in the 1920s and Con. Res. 95) establishing the congressional 1930s. It was during this time that Fordson be- With her calm demeanor and wealth of budget for the United States Government for knowledge, Sandy’s invaluable contributions to fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate came the center of a community increasingly elected officials and office seekers in Alameda budgetary levels for fiscal years 2003 and 2005 noted for the number of immigrants and for its County will be long remembered. Sandy through 2013: ethnic diversity. Today, the activities of the Ar- helped make the process easier for them and Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, the budget abic and Romanian clubs at the school con- their campaign workers. She made a dif- we’re considering today does not reflect Amer- tinue the tradition of community outreach pro- ference, always behind the scenes, and al- ica’s priorities. grams. A plethora of diverse languages and ways willing to go extra miles for everyone. At a time when Minnesota is making difficult cultures have walked the halls of Fordson High School over the past 75 years. In fact, Highlights of her 38 year career that Sandy choices to balance the State budget, at a time Fordson pioneers a program teaching non- points to with pride include witnessing Barbara when we’re confronting terrorism and a slump- ing economy, this budget turns its back on the English speaking students in their native lan- Jordan testify in Washington, DC, on the Vot- guage to keep up with their class work until ing Rights Act; the opportunity to help extend American people. This budget is reckless and irresponsible their English skills are proficient. the vote to all segments of Alameda County’s Education has remained a top priority for diverse population; and the opportunity to and hurts American families. It explodes the deficit, fails to create jobs, and fails to invest Fordson producing many distinguished grad- serve the diverse population in such a way as uates. Local businessman and philanthropist to enhance the electoral process. in education and health care. Instead of a fiscally responsible budget, this Michael Adray; Walter P. Reuther, former These highlights are a testimony to the car- budget piles up record deficits—the worst ever president and founder of the UAW; Chuck ing and professional manner in which Sandy on record. Rossi, comedian with Martin and Rossi; name Creque has conducted herself during her ten- Instead of offering a budget that creates only a few of the noted graduates. ure in the Alameda County Registrar of Voters jobs, this budget incorporates the Bush tax cut Mr. Speaker, as Fordson embarks on its Office. She has been an exemplary advisor plan, which the Economic Policy Institute says 75th Anniversary, and in honor of their and a friend. We join Alameda County in sa- would cause a net loss of 750,000 jobs by unfaltering dedication to diversity and edu- luting this remarkable woman; we thank her 2013. cation within the community, I would ask that for her dedicated service, and applaud her for Instead of providing for a meaningful pre- all of my colleagues rise and salute this won- a job well done. scription drug benefit, the budget includes only derful school.

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VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.001 E25PT1 E560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 MARCH SCHOOL OF THE MONTH INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION The Kids Breakfast Club was started by ed- TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT AND ucator Marlena Uhrik as a program designed COMMITMENT OF THE U.S. to provide a healthy breakfast and activities HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during school breaks for children who depend OF NEW YORK FOR THE TROOPS SERVING TO on school lunches for nutrition. PROTECT AND DEFEND THE After serving 200 breakfasts to low-income IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY children and their families at the Club’s inau- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 ENCOURAGING ACTIONS TO EX- gural event in December, 1992, Marlena de- TEND AND PROTECT THEIR STU- veloped a more comprehensive program to in- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- DENT FINANCIAL AID FOR POST- clude a free breakfast along with expanded er, I have named Oceanside High School in SECONDARY EDUCATION—H. RES. opportunities for learning. the Oceanside School District as School of the 158 Today the program serves children during Month in the Fourth Congressional District for winter and spring breaks, and includes arts March 2003. HON. JOHN KLINE and crafts for children, a literacy program with The principal of Oceanside High School is OF MINNESOTA story time and storytelling, free books, cloth- Dorie Ciulla, the vice-principal is Robert Ledlie IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing, and health and dental screenings and re- and the Superintendent of Schools is Herb Tuesday, March 25, 2003 ferrals. While the children are engaged in activities, Brown. Oceanside High School has over 1600 Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to in- the adults attend adult education classes on students in grades 9–12 and over 140 staff troduce a resolution expressing the support topics that interest them, including gang pre- members. The school philosophy is ‘‘Know and commitment of the U.S. House of Rep- vention, nutrition, drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, Thoroughly, Think Critically, Act Ethically.’’ resentatives for the troops who are serving to and receive training in first aid, CPR, and par- I chose Oceanside High School because its protect and defend the United States. More enting skills. All of the presenters are bilingual Participation in Government program for High specifically, the resolution encourages actions to serve Spanish-speaking parents. School Seniors stands out among the other to extend and protect the postsecondary stu- The Kids’ Breakfast Club has grown from district high schools. Oceanside’s seniors are dent financial aid monies of these soldiers dur- one location to five, and over 30,000 break- ing this uncertain time. encouraged to get involved in government by fasts have been served in the program’s 10 This resolution is simple in its purpose. Fol- learning not only about our nation’s history, years of existence. The program also includes but by studying our country’s evolving public lowing the attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress passed the HEROES Act of 2001, a year-round, once-a-month Saturday pro- policy and set of laws, and the importance of gram. It has formed partnerships with the community service. which allowed the Secretary of Education to work with affected borrowers, lenders and in- Youth Enrichment Program to provide tutoring Oceanside High School seniors can enroll in stitutions of higher education to grant flexibility for the students, and the Hayward Adult a variety of Participation in Government class- surrounding student financial aid matters. This School to provide presenters and leadership. es. Students with teacher or chairperson rec- resolution urges the Secretary of Education to I am honored to commend the Kids’ Break- ommendations can enroll in Advanced Place- maintain his commitment to our men and fast Club and its founder Merlena Uhrik for its ment American Government, a college level women in uniform by providing assistance and dedication to providing children and their fami- course that features an in-depth curriculum flexibility as they transfer in and out of post- lies with a safe and healthy start when school covering the basic institutions of United States secondary education during this uncertain is not in session. The Club has brought the government. time. community together to show true meaning of Students who enroll in Community Volunteer The resolution also urges all postsecondary the African proverb ‘‘it takes an entire village Service get a dual curriculum, where they institutions to provide a full refund of tuition, to raise a child.’’ spend three days per week studying the fees and other charges to students who are f members of the Armed Forces or are serving issues faced by our local, state and federal TRIBUTE TO SONNY CALLAHAN government, and two class periods a week on active duty, including the Reserves and doing volunteer work in hospitals, nursing National Guard. Many times, America’s mili- homes, elementary schools, political offices tary are also students. They are called away HON. MIKE ROGERS from their class work and studies to serve our OF ALABAMA and day care centers. Completion of the nation’s national defense. These heroes de- course leaves students with first hand knowl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve the flexibility and accommodations that edge of the problems discussed in class. Tuesday, March 25, 2003 institutions of higher education can provide as Oceanside seniors have one other Participa- they are leaving for active duty and returning Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, tion in Government option: Public Policy and to the classroom. from the cab of an 18-wheeler to a seat on the Law. This class focuses on the political Lastly, this resolution urges lending institu- one of the most influential committees in Con- side of government, by teaching students the tions that hold or service Federal student gress, the road Sonny Callahan has traveled nature of politics, how politics relates to deci- loans for borrowers who have been called to getting to our nation’s capital was never dull. sion-making, and the formulation of public pol- serve the nation’s defense to provide all avail- Congressman Callahan was first elected to icy on local, state and federal levels. Students able benefits and flexibility to these service- the United States House of Representatives learn the process by participating in mock men and women. When these servicemen and on November 6, 1984 and served the people trials, town meetings and public hearings. women return to the United States, we don’t of Alabama’s First Congressional District for The Participation in Government classes want to put them in a worse position finan- eighteen years. cially because of the time they were overseas converge to hold an annual Human Relations Prior to coming to Congress, Sonny Cal- serving our nation. lahan was a successful small businessman Day. On March 19, over 50 speakers were in- I hope my colleagues join me in expressing vited to address Oceanside students on a vari- who knew what it was like to meet a payroll the Congress’s commitment to our military and each month. This experience taught him valu- ety of topics, ranging from violence prevention to our students and families. to AIDS awareness to civil liberties to poverty able lessons in paperwork and management on Long Island. The event provided the stu- f and solidified his views as an outspoken advo- dents with in-depth discussions of particular HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVER- cate of less govenment. issues that they felt were of importance. SARY OF THE KIDS BREAKFAST A veteran of the Alabama legislature, Sonny CLUB Callahan came to Washington in 1985 com- Human Relations Day is a unique and won- mitted to providing a conservative voice in derful way for our students to be involved in Congress. Ten years later Callahan was current events. It shows that the classes in HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK tapped to chair the powerful House Appropria- OF CALIFORNIA which the students are enrolled are truly suc- tions Subcommittee on Foreign Operations. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessful in motivating the students to get in- so doing, he became one of the 13 ‘‘Car- volved in many public policy issues and mat- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 dinals,’’ an honorary title bestowed on the Ap- ters of national concern. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to propriations subcommittee chairmen who, by I am proud to name Oceanside High School honor the Kids Breakfast Club of Hayward, virtue of their positions, are among the most the school of the month for March 2003. California on its 10th anniversary. influential members of the House.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.005 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E561 During this same time, Callahan won rave Muskegon Norsemen were ranked third in the during a time of national emergency. This reviews for his skills as a legislator, with The state after the regular season. SMCC was waiver authority addresses the need to assist Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post unranked most of the year before finally mak- students who are being called up to active praising on him as ‘‘an unlikely champion.’’ He ing No. 10 in the last week. duty or active service. later became the chairman of the influential During the regular season, the girls were This bill is specific in its intent—to ensure House Appropriations Subcommittee on En- known for their astonishing comebacks. In the that as a result of a war, military contingency ergy and Water Development in the 107th State final, the girls were down 9–0 in the first operation or a national emergency: Affected Congress. game before they embarked on their amazing borrowers of Federal student assistance are Mr. Speaker, Sonny Callahan was a dedi- comeback that will go down in state volleyball not in a worse financial position; administrative cated public servant and an honorable Ala- history. The team finished their remarkable requirements on affected individuals are mini- bamian. Let us take this time to reflect on his season with a 40–10–4 record. mized without affecting the integrity of the pro- work in this historic chamber and thank him Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask all my col- grams; current year income of affected individ- for his dedication to his country and the peo- leagues to rise and join me in congratulating uals may be used to determine need for pur- ple of Alabama. the St. Mary Catholic Central girls’ volleyball poses of financial assistance; and the Sec- retary is provided the authority to address f team for their perseverance, hard work and well-deserved championship. issues not yet foreseen. EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND AP- The bill also urges all postsecondary institu- f PRECIATION FOR THE PRESI- tions to continue their support and commit- DENT AND MEMBERS OF THE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY ment to their students by providing a full re- ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING fund of tuition, fees, and other charges to stu- IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM dents who are members of the Armed Forces HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY or are serving on active duty, including the OF NEW YORK SPEECH OF Reserves and National Guard. Many times, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America’s military are also students. They are HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Tuesday, March 25, 2003 called away from their families, class work and OF MINNESOTA studies to serve our nation’s national defense. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These heroes deserve the flexibility and ac- er, in 1821, drawing inspiration from the ideals commodations that institutions of higher edu- Thursday, March 20, 2003 and institutions of the fledgling United States, cation can provide as they deploy and return the Greeks waged their own struggle for lib- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the classroom. in support of H. Con. Res. 104, our troops in erty. They declared their independence after As families send loved ones abroad to de- harms way in Iraq, and our President as Com- 400 years of rule by the Ottoman Empire, fend our Nation, the Higher Education Relief mander-in-Chief. therefore returning democracy to its birthplace. Opportunities for Students Act will allow the I express my sincere disappointment that Today, I rise to commemorate the struggle, Secretary of Education to reduce some of the the rules for H. Con. Res. 104 did not permit and later the victory, of Greek Independence. effects of that upheaval here at home. a division of the resolution into two separate Throughout the world, and through history, I am proud and delighted that a number of pieces of legislation. Had this division been al- Greek influence can be seen and felt. Our my colleagues have signed on as original co- lowed, I would have voted in favor of the pro- ideas on philosophy, politics, architecture, and sponsors of the Higher Education Relief Op- visions on Page 4, lines 1–16. I would have the arts, stem from the Greeks. Today, portunities for Students Act. It is an indication opposed the remainder of the resolution, Greece is a strong ally to the United States, of the Congress’s commitment to our military pages 1–3, because in my opinion this lan- proving to be a valued partner in NATO as and to our students and families, as well as to guage prevented the House from unanimously well as to the whole of Europe. This is also those who make higher education available. I supporting our troops and the President as true of Greek-Americans. Greek-Americans look forward to swift passage of this legisla- Commander-in-Chief. are extremely important to American society tion. At a time of war, I believe we must stand to- today. They provide our nation with scientists, f gether, united, behind our armed servicemen artists, politicians, and in countless other and women in the field, our commanding offi- areas. CELEBRATING GREEK cers, and our military leaders. We must send Today, as we celebrate Greek Independ- INDEPENDENCE DAY a strong message to our troops that we stand ence Day, we are all Greek. ‘‘Opa!’’ behind them to the fullest degree, and we will f HON. VITO FOSSELLA continue to support them once their mission is OF NEW YORK complete. INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGHER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The service personnel and their families in EDUCATION RELIEF OPPORTUNI- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 the Middle East and throughout the world TIES FOR STUDENTS ACT OF 2003—H.R. 1412 Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, today we are have my thoughts and prayers with them al- gathered to recognize the Greek in their ways. 182nd year of independence. It was the an- f HON. JOHN KLINE cient Greeks who coined the ideas of freedom OF MINNESOTA HONORING THE SAINT MARY and justice that we founded our country on. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH And March 25th celebrates the freedom that SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Greeks enjoy since their war of independence. In 1821, Greeks forcefully rose up against CHAMPIONSHIP Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to in- the oppressive Ottoman Empire, which had troduce, along with several of my colleagues, occupied Greece for nearly 400 years, em- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for barking on the ultimately successful war of OF MICHIGAN Students Act, HEROES, of 2003. This is a bill independence. This war was to the same likes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that expresses the support and commitment of that the United States engaged in nearly half the U.S. House of Representatives for the Tuesday, March 25, 2003 a century earlier during the American Revolu- troops who protect and defend the United tion. Fighting side by side through two World Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to States. Specifically this bill provides authority Wars, Greece and the United States remain recognize the St. Mary Catholic Central High to the Secretary of Education to assist stu- committed allies in maintaining and strength- School (SMCC) volleyball team for winning the dents whose lives are being disrupted by ening freedom throughout the World. Class C state championship for the first time being called to serve in the Armed Forces. My district of Staten Island and Brooklyn in the school’s history. This bill is simple in its purpose. It extends celebrates the Greek heritage as an important It is the first state title for any SMCC girls the specific waiver authority within title IV of part of our community, providing diversity and team, and in fact it is the first state crown for the Higher Education Act for the Secretary of culture to our schools and neighborhoods. any girls team from a Monroe County high Education, and allows him to maintain his Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to congratu- school in any Michigan High School Athletic commitment to our men and women in uniform late the Greek people for 182 years of inde- Association-sanctioned competition. It is quite by providing assistance and flexibility as they pendence and thank them for their contribu- a feat considering their opponent, the North transfer in and out of postsecondary education tions to American life.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.008 E25PT1 E562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 ON THE OCCASION OF THE 182ND centives for the increased production of oil, TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER CAROL ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDE- natural gas, wind and solar power by our HOTTENROTT PENDENCE small, independent producers, as well as measures to encourage increased conserva- HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY tion of energy. OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK My bill would provide tax incentives for inde- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pendent oil and gas producers to maintain Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Tuesday, March 25, 2003 production from marginal wells and develop Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise nonconventional fuel sources such as coalbed today to recognize an outstanding naval offi- Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, the American methane and natural gas from tight sands for- people join with the people of Greece in cele- cer, Commander Carol Hottenrott, who served mations. Further, my legislation would spur with distinction and dedication during the past brating the 182nd anniversary of the revolution development of energy from renewable that freed the Greek people from the Ottoman year for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, sources by providing a tax credit for residential FM&C, as a Navy Appropriations Liaison Offi- Empire. solar energy production and electricity genera- The bedrock of our close relationship with cer in the Appropriations Matters Office. It is a tion from wind and other sources. privilege for me to recognize her many out- Greece is our mutual devotion to freedom and Any balanced energy plan must acknowl- democracy and our unshakable determination standing achievements and commend her for edge that Americans need to increase our the superb service she has provided to the to fight, if need be, to protect these rights. conservation efforts in an attempt to move Greek philosophers and political leaders— Department of the Navy, the Congress, and closer to energy independence. To that end, Cleisthenes and Pericles and their succes- our great Nation as a whole. my legislation would provide incentives to During her tenure in the Appropriations Mat- sors—had great influence upon America’s homeowners to make energy efficient home ters Office, which began in March of 2002, Founding Fathers in their creation of these improvements that decrease their consumption Commander Hottenrott has provided members United States. of energy. of the House Appropriations Committee, Sub- We, as a nation, owe a great debt to committee on Defense as well as our profes- Greece. Greece is the birthplace of democ- Additionally, my legislation would encourage sional and associate staffs with timely and ac- racy, as we know it. the production of cars powered by fuel cells Thomas Jefferson said, ‘‘To the ancient and hybrid engines. Fuel cell technology holds curate support regarding the Department of Greeks, we are all indebted for the light which enormous potential for the future, and the the Navy’s Operations and Maintenance, Per- led ourselves (American colonists) out of Federal Government has an important role to sonnel and medical programs budget ac- Gothic darkness.’’ play in the development and use of this clean, counts. Her valuable contributions have en- The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, renewable energy source. abled the Defense Subcommittee and the De- were an attack on democracy and freedom— The United States will not achieve energy partment of the Navy to strengthen its close not just against our people, but also against all independence overnight, and we must ac- working relationship and to ensure the most freedom-loving people everywhere in the knowledge that it will take years before Amer- modern, well-trained and well-equipped Naval world. The Greek people understand this. ica attains a greater level of energy independ- Forces attainable for the defense of our great I congratulate the people of Greece and ence. My legislation will move our country in Nation. Commander Carol Hottenrott has dem- wish them a Happy National Birthday. the right direction and bring us closer to the onstrated outstanding leadership in the Navy day when we can reduce our dependence f and on Capitol Hill. She continues to be rec- upon foreign sources of energy and increase ognized as a truly unique naval officer and is INTRODUCTION OF ENERGY TAX our national energy independence. LEGISLATION one of a very select group of female naval offi- cers to command a ship. She distinguished f HON. MAX SANDLIN herself as a Commanding Officer of a Mine hunting ship and has been selected for com- OF TEXAS TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLO- mand of another combat vessel. Exemplifying IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NEL PAMELA H. SMITH-BEATTY the best this country has to offer, she has Tuesday, March 25, 2003 made many personal sacrifices in the interest Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, one of the HON. DAVE CAMP of the Navy and our Nation. Having worked greatest problems facing the United States OF MICHIGAN with her on the highly complex operations and today is our lack of national energy independ- maintenance issues impacting the port of San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence. Diego, I know she is a wonderful person and The United States’ dependence upon for- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 officer, and a bright and talented individual. Al- eign sources of oil is simply unacceptable for though she departs today to return to sea on a country rich in natural resources and Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay the staff of the new Pacific Expeditionary equipped with the capability to develop these tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Pamela H. Smith- Strike Group, I expect that she will continue resources as a means of increasing our na- Beatty for her faithful service of 22 years to rising through the Navy leadership ranks and tional security. At the height of the energy cri- the United States Air Force. that we will have many opportunities to work sis during the 1970s, the United States im- Pamela began her career in the Air Force together again in the future. I wish her every ported 46 percent of our oil supply. Today, it as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force Med- success in her new job, and call upon my col- is estimated that we import approximately 55 ical Service in Offutt Air Force Base, Ne- leagues to join me in wishing her ‘‘fair winds percent of all energy used in this country. As braska. She continued to serve in various lo- and following seas.’’ America’s energy consumption increases, our cations, including North Dakota, Louisiana, f need to produce more energy rises as well. Texas, California, Illinois, Maryland, Korea, and Florida. Throughout her career in these NOMINEES FOR THE REGIONAL Unfortunately, supply is not meeting demand, ACADEMIC ALL-STAR TEAM and our increased reliance on foreign sources locations, Pamela devotedly performed her du- ties primarily as a Women’s Health Nurse FROM THE PENNYROYAL REGION of energy has potentially disastrous con- IN WESTERN KENTUCKY sequences for our national security. Practitioner, but also as a Deputy Flight Com- At the same time, we have to acknowledge mander and a Deputy Chief Nurse. Pamela that energy independence cannot be attained has been honored with several awards, includ- HON. ED WHITFIELD through production alone. Though Congress ing a Space Command Field Grade Nurse of OF KENTUCKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should strongly encourage the production of the Year award, a Meritorious Service Medal, energy sources as diverse as oil, gas, wind a Commendation Medal, and an Achievement Tuesday, March 25, 2003 and solar power, we should also encourage Medal. Pamela will be greatly missed by her Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the increased conservation of energy. co-workers, and greatly appreciated by her to recognize nominees for the Regional Aca- I believe the United States needs a bal- country. demic All-Star Team from the Pennyroyal re- anced, forward-looking energy policy for the I am honored today to recognize Lieutenant gion in western Kentucky. 2lst century. For this reason, today I am intro- Colonel Pamela H. Smith-Beatty for her auspi- The regional Academic All-Star program’s ducing legislation that will provide needed in- cious dedication to serving her country. purpose is to recognize top academic scholars

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.014 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E563 and performers. Students from Caldwell, rently a seventh-grader at Chambersburg Area HONORING 182 YEARS OF FREE- Christian, Trigg and Todd Counties of Ken- Middle School, a member of the student coun- DOM AND DEMOCRACY IN tucky were nominated based on their aca- cil, and involved in numerous projects to help GREECE demic performance in seven disciplines: better his community. English, foreign language, journalism, mathe- Last year, John was instrumental in a cam- HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE paign to raise money for the Ronald McDonald matics, science, social studies and the cre- OF PENNSYLVANIA House. He organized an effort to raise $360 ative and performing arts. The students are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES judged on their core academic score, the cur- by collecting aluminum can tabs at his school. riculum of the student, their grade point aver- Through his involvement in student govern- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 age, academic honors earned, unique accom- ment, John has also been involved in other Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor plishments and achievements, extracurricular charity related projects such as Coats for Kids, one of America’s greatest allies and inspiration activities (both community based and school- raising money for Mothers Against Drunk Driv- for our freedom, liberty, and most importantly, related), employment history, and an auto- ing, and a food drive that sent 4,000 canned our democratic system of government— biographical essay. goods to the Salvation Army. He is most re- Greece. Mr. Speaker, education is the foundation cently working on gathering other middle Today marks the 182nd anniversary of upon which we reach our human potential. school students to join him in participating in Greek independence. Greek-Americans in my Students in my District are developing their a walk-a-thon for the March of Dimes. district of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and talents, furthering their education and pursuing John has already accumulated an impres- throughout the United States will celebrate this their aspirations in life through programs like sive list of accomplishments and has dem- milestone and continue their rich tradition of the Academic All-Star program. Encourage- onstrated a true desire to help better his com- philanthropy, civic duty, and education. In- ment and recognition develop confidence and munity. I encourage him to continue volun- deed, there are more than 3 million Greek- achievement among young Americans—the teering and helping so many worthy charities. Americans in our country providing America future leaders of our country. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me with professors, engineers, scientists, artists, The following students have been nomi- in congratulating John Bradford for earning athletes, and politicians. Greek culture and nated for their academic excellence: recognition as an exceptional individual by heritage touch nearly every aspect of Amer- J. D. Quin, Princeton; Frank Armstrong, being named the male middle school student ican life. Hopkinsville; Rebekah Woodall, Cadiz; Josh of the year in Pennsylvania. I am very proud Greek Independence Day marks the revival Covington, Hopkinsville; Jason Musser, Elkton; to have such a tremendous individual in my of democracy in the place that gave birth to its Elizabeth Hostilo, Hopkinsville; Jordan Judy, district, and I wish him the best of luck in all principles, and many of the political, artistic Trenton; Dana Davis, Gracey; Ethan his future endeavors. and social innovations of Greece were the Thomasson, Cadiz; Lewis Jones, Princeton; f source of some of America’s greatest treas- James Yoakum, Hopkinsville; Sarah Phaup, TRIBUTE TO MR. SUNIL ‘‘SUNNY’’ ures, including the rugged individualism de- Madisonville; Melinda Orten, Hopkinsville; AGHI scribed in Homer’s poetry or the political phi- Hannah Cummins, Fredonia; Rachel Jaggers, losophies of Aristotle. Cadiz; Kelsie Nabb, Guthrie. In these days of war and terrorism, Greece David Harper, Hopkinsville; Patrick Arm- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. remains a steadfast and stable ally of the OF NEW JERSEY strong, Hopkinsville; Louis Clayton, Hopkins- United States in a region of the world that is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ville; Emmy Lou Kacer, Hopkinsville; Gwen marked by turbulence and violence. Following Son, Princeton; Tavia Green, Hopkinsville; Tuesday, March 25, 2003 the attacks on America on September 11th, Kimberly Fennell, Cadiz; Craig Richardson, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Greece was one of the very first countries to Hopkinsville; Jennifer Belcher, Hopkinsville; sorrow that I rise on the House floor to mourn express solidarity with the United States. Jessica Mizwa, Elkton; Jonetta Tabor, Elkton; the passing of one of the Indian American Since this time, Greece has made outstanding Jeremy Wells, Hopkinsville; Jackie Shiue, community’s most exemplary leaders, Mr. contributions to the global war against ter- Hopkinsville; Emmy Lou Kacer, Hopkinsville; Sunil ‘‘Sunny’’ Aghi. Although we will be at a rorism, including military support for Operation Stuart Cook, Cadiz; Jeffrey Kellow, Hopkins- great loss with his passing and it is difficult to Enduring Freedom, humanitarian assistance ville. express in words the grief of his family and all for Afghanistan, and participation in the Inter- Kevin Oliver, Princeton; Katharine Pettit, those who knew him, I would like to offer this national Security Assistance Force in Afghani- Lewisburg; Tanner Parrent, Hopkinsville; Ben tribute as a celebration of his many accom- stan. Gray, Cadiz; Hunter Ray, Hopkinsville; Cayce plishments during his short life. My Speaker, Greek-Americans should be East, Hopkinsville; Ashley Crick, Crofton; ‘‘Sunny’’ was a man who stood for the proud of their rich and long heritage of service Cayce Higgins, Hopkinsville; Rose Heflin, honor and responsibility that comes along with to their fellow humans, both domestically and Elkton Menyon; Cayce East, Hopkinsville; American citizenship. Among his accomplish- abroad. I strongly applaud Greek-American Brian Belva, Hopkinsville; Elizabeth Dearing, ments was the creation of the Indo-American commitment to family, community, and Amer- Princeton; Patience Manos, Cadiz; Angela Political Foundation, a group dedicated to en- ica, and hope all Americans join with Greece Latimer, Hopkinsville. suring that Indian Americans were active in and her sons and daughters to celebrate 182 Mr. Speaker, these students embody the their communities and their government. years of freedom, democracy, and friendship. spirit, commitment and sacrifice that we all Beyond his numerous personal efforts to f should strive for in our daily lives. I am proud provide food and clothing for local charities, to represent them in my District. I extend my and raising money for scholarships to allow OREGON OPTION thanks to these students for their efforts, and struggling families to send their children to col- I am proud to bring their accomplishments to lege, Sunil’s foundation sought to educate In- HON. DAVID WU the attention of this House. dian Americans about what it means to be a OF OREGON f part of their government and how it allows IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them to be proud of their citizenship in this Tuesday, March 25, 2003 CONGRATULATING JOHN great country. BRADFORD Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have called Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, my state of Oregon is Sunil Aghl a friend and I am eternally grateful one of nine states nationwide that currently HON. BILL SHUSTER to have called him a partner in the fight to operates its welfare program under a federal OF PENNSYLVANIA bring government to the people and people to waiver. In Oregon the program is known as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their government. I, for one, am humbled by the ‘‘Oregon Option,’’ and in the past six his accomplishments and can only hope that years, it has seen caseload reduction rates Tuesday, March 25, 2003 his message of strong involvement in govern- above the national average. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker I rise today to ment, pride in our country, and concern for his Our innovative, state designed program al- recognize and congratulate an exceptional stu- fellow Americans will live on in all those he lows Oregon the flexibility to consider individ- dent from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. John has touched. uals on a case-by-case basis. Bradford has been named the male middle In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I hope ‘‘Sunny’’ Some folks simply need a little job training school student of the year by the Pennsyl- is remembered for all he has done and all that or job search skills and they are ready to tran- vania Middle School Association. John is cur- he has stood for throughout his short time. sition back into the workforce. On the other

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.018 E25PT1 E564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 hand, others need extensive drug and alcohol SALUTE TO GREEK lives in this invasion tonight. But now that it is treatments, or basic education, before they are INDEPENDENCE underway, there should be no doubt in any- able to hold down a job. one’s mind that the U.S. armed forces have This combination of basic rehabilitative serv- HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY our full and sustained support. ices to the most needy, and more education OF NEW YORK Within the Congress and across our Nation, and job training activities for others, has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we still have profound disagreements over the proved a great success. rationale for this pre-emptive strike. For my Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Unfortunately, Oregon’s federal welfare part, as a member of the International Rela- waiver expires this year. If Oregon is forced to Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tions Committee, I have been thoroughly dis- change its program to fit the guidelines laid submit the following statement onto the floor in mayed at the handling of the buildup to this out in the recently passed TANF reauthoriza- support of celebrating March 25, 2003, as war. I believe it is particularly misleading to tion bill (H.R. 4), the result will be high cost Greek Independence Day. The ancient Greeks argue that this assault is part of the fully justi- and great disruption to a program that has developed the concept of democracy, in which fied and necessary response to the savagery been heralded as a success. the supreme power to govern was vested in of al Qaeda. I strongly object to language in This simply does not make common sense. the people. The Founding Fathers of the this resolution that does exactly that. The legislation I am introducing today would United States drew heavily on the political ex- This is not to say that I oppose liberating extend existing, or recently expired, welfare perience and philosophy of ancient Greece in waivers through fiscal year 2008. the Iraqi people or ending the brutality of the forming our representative democracy. Iraqi regime. Saddam Hussein is a ruthless Successful states, like Oregon, should be Greece is 1 of only 3 nations in the world, allowed the ability to continue their federal dictator who has visited unspeakable horror on beyond the former British Empire, that has Iraqis and their neighbors. And I find myself waivers, for as long as they have successful been allied with the United States in every programs. concurring with those in the Administration major international conflict in the twentieth who believe that this could be exactly the kind f century. Greece played a major role in the of radical strategy that could shock the Middle CONGRATULATIONS TO THE World War II struggle to protect freedom and East into real change. But the way that the THOMASVILLE BULLDOGS! democracy through such bravery as was Administration so thoroughly assaulted the shown in the historic Battle of Crete and in structures of world order in its rush to war HON. HOWARD COBLE Greece presenting the Axis land war with its could make our coming victory in Iraq a Pyr- OF NORTH CAROLINA first major setback, which set off a chain of rhic one. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES events that significantly affected the outcome The White House attitude has isolated our of World War II. Tuesday, March 25, 2003 nation from the rest of the world more thor- Greece and the United States are at the oughly than at any time in recent history. It Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, the Thomasville forefront of the effort for freedom, democracy, has alienated some of our closest allies, seri- High School Bulldogs have long been known peace, stability, and human rights. Those and ously damaged the United Nations and the for their winning football tradition, but with the other ideals have forged a close bond be- North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and poten- dawning of the 21st Century, the Bulldogs are tween our 2 nations and their peoples. tially undermined the international order that distinguishing themselves as a force on the March 25, 2003, marks the 182nd anniver- the United States worked so hard to establish basketball court as well. On March 15, 2003, sary of the beginning of the revolution that after World War II. both the men’s and women’s basketball teams freed the Greek people from the Ottoman Em- of Thomasville High School captured the North pire and it is proper and desirable to celebrate Either the Administration does not realize, or Carolina state 1A basketball championship. with the Greek people and to reaffirm the else it refuses to accept, that we need that The Bulldog women’s team became the first democratic principles from which our 2 great international order. It is precisely because of team in the school’s distinguished history to nations were born. this global cooperation that we have been so successful in the war against al Qaeda. Since win back-to-back championships after com- f pleting an impressive 32–0 season. Congratu- for the most part, that is not a war in the tradi- lations to Head Coach Eric Rader, Assistant EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND AP- tional sense. It is one waged in the shadows, Coaches Sara Larrick and Phil Apple, Man- PRECIATION FOR THE PRESI- through intelligence agencies, special forces agers Byron Lattimore, Patrick Jackson, and DENT AND MEMBERS OF THE operations, and old-fashioned police work. Andrew Oakley, and each member of the ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING Due to the sheer obscenity of the September team. Best wishes to Impris Manning (11), IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 11 attacks, and the threat to the international Maya Ray (12), Brittanny Marsh (14), order that this organization represents, most of Lavonnda Harriott (21), Tyronnica Alford (23), SPEECH OF the world welcomed the chance to assist us in Tameka Thomas (32), Kendra Rutledge (34), HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT fighting al Qaeda. And the help of many na- tions—yes, even that of France—has made a Shay Harris (40), Charnette Davis (41), Tiffany OF MASSACHUSETTS great contribution to our efforts against the ter- Carroll (42), Tasha Dallas (50), and Erin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Crowder (33). Miss Crowder performed espe- rorists. Thursday, March 20, 2003 cially well, obtaining MVP honors for the sec- But the Administration’s belligerent swagger ond time. Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, tonight the into war with Iraq has squandered that good- The Thomasville men’s basketball team also invasion of Iraq has begun. Overwhelmingly, it will. Its ever-changing rationales for this ac- performed well, finishing their season with a is the men and women of the American mili- tion—particularly its assertion of direct links record of 29–2 before winning the state title. tary who are carrying out this operation. That’s between Saddam and al Qaeda, which our We congratulate Bryan Shore (10), John Ben- why, although nobody can predict the twists own CIA refuses to corroborate—have under- jamin (12), Adam Oakley (20), Cord Thomas and turns this war will take, I have no doubt mined our credibility. Its refusal to estimate the (21), Rasheid Brock (22), Junior Thome (23), that our troops will ultimately prevail. They are cost of the invasion and subsequent occupa- A.J. Banks (30), Roy Peake (32), Alan Jeffries the best trained, equipped, and motivated sol- tion has stripped the budget resolution the (33), Josh Sweitzer (34), Jeremy Mills (42), diers the world has ever seen. They make us House considered tonight of any connection to Terranza Stephenson (44), Patrick Henderson proud even in peacetime. And they will do so reality. Its abandonment of our veterans calls (50), and Brandon Setzer (51). Mr. Setzer ob- again in this conflict. into question our long-term commitment to our tained MVP honors for the men’s team. Ath- So it is right that the U.S. Congress should serving military. Its penchant for secrecy and letic Director/Head Coach Woody Honeycutt come together to express the Nation’s respect intolerance for dissent feeds conspiracy theo- and Assistant Coach Lacardo Means also de- and gratitude. And this resolution is a good ries about our true intentions. And its assump- serve congratulations for their leadership in first step. But it is only a beginning. We must tion that might makes right sends a terrifying coaching this team to victory. follow up these flattering words with concrete signal to a world that only recently had begun The Sixth District would like to extend its measures of support for our troops, and for to embrace the traditional American view that congratulations to the Principal, Dr. Mike those veterans who served before them. legitimacy is derived from democracy and the Allred, the students, faculty, and families at Let me be clear: I oppose this war. I voted rule of law. Although I am certain that our mili- Thomasville High School. Best of luck to the against the Congressional authorization to use tary will win the war in Iraq, I am greatly con- Bulldogs for another successful season next military force. I would prefer that our fellow cerned that the Administration will lose the year. citizens in the military were not risking their peace.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.022 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E565 Time will only tell who is right. Many in this Pat grew up in Ireland and immigrated to Greek Independence Day is a celebration of chamber will continue to have great dif- the United States with education and activism freedom and democratic self-governance. ferences with the Administration on this policy. as her primary goals. After earning a graduate Classical Greece was the birthplace of democ- But there is one thing on which I agree whole- degree she began working at the Berkeley racy. Athen’s era of liberty and self-govern- heartedly with the President: our men and Women’s Center in the early 1970s. There ance inspired many of our Founding Fathers, women in uniform deserve our deepest re- she identified the immense need for preven- particularly Thomas Jefferson as the author of spect and appreciation. These American citi- tive measures for women who had suffered the Declaration of Independence. Freedom zens are willing to die so that we may live; to life-long abuse and low self-esteem, and who movements throughout history have been in- risk life and limb for the sake of our national possessed very few skills that could translate spired by classical Greece. security. And they will do their job effectively, into employment or self-improvement. The 400 year foreign occupation of Greece It was at this time that Pat accepted the po- honorably, and without unnecessary partisan by the repressive Ottoman Empire cast a pall sition as Executive Director at a small organi- rancor. I call on my colleagues, and all Ameri- over the proponents of democratic self-govern- zation for girls with the passion and foresight cans, to acknowledge their sacrifices by living ance. The Greeks captured the world’s imagi- up to the ideals for which they are fighting. that produced the thriving social service agen- cy that Girls Inc. of Alameda County is today. nation again when they began their fight for f For the past 25 years, Pat has been instru- freedom from the Ottoman Empire in 1821. RECOGNIZING JASON GUTHERY AS mental in the financial growth of the organiza- The Greeks won their independence and re- WINNER OF THE COTILLION FOR tion. Under her direction, operations grew to newed the worldwide movement towards self- ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP over $3 million, and today the organization governance. serves thousands of girls. Girls Inc. has ex- I am proud to represent one of the longest HON. SAM GRAVES panded from a small tutoring and recreational sustained communities of Americans of Greek OF MISSOURI club to offering girls more than 10 acclaimed descent. The first Greek came to Lowell in the programs ranging from science, math and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mid-19th century. By the 1890s Greek immi- technology enrichment to leadership and fit- grants began moving to Lowell to work in its Tuesday, March 25, 2003 ness as well as comprehensive mental health mills. They opened Greek Orthodox churches, Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause services. developed small businesses, organized social to recognize Jason Guthery, a very special During her tenure as Executive Director of institutions, and helped build the city of Lowell. young man who has exemplified the finest Girls Inc., Pat has been ahead of her time in The Greek families thrived and grew and qualities of citizenship and leadership. He has confronting girls’ most sensitive needs with Lowell became a major destination point for conviction and grace. In 1989, when funding been honored with the Award of Distinction as Greek immigration. In fact, Lowell was called cuts discontinued a local program for pregnant winner of the Cotillion for Achievement schol- the ‘‘Acropolis of America.’’ Thousands of teens and teen parents, Girls Inc. began to arship program. Greek families throughout the United States support services for this population. Pat also The Cotillion for Achievement award was can trace their roots back to Lowell. established in 1986 and is presented annually. oversaw the implementation of the award-win- The Hellenic community of Lowell remains Two winners, one male, one female, are se- ning national program, Preventing Adolescent vibrant and engaged. For example, last month lected from public and private school seniors Pregnancy. Since that time, Girls Inc.’s health I held a community forum on the Cyprus dis- attending school in Andrew and Buchanan and sexuality programming has expanded to pute. The unlawful division of Cyprus has County, Missouri. Students are evaluated on include services to school-age mothers, preg- been a major foreign policy dilemma for four criteria; scholastic achievement, extra- nant and parenting girls involved in the juve- N.A.T.O. and the State Department. This win- curricular activities, community involvement nile justice system, as well as providing repro- ter, a new United Nations plan and popular and an essay written by the student. This ductive health education in schools from support on both sides of Cyprus for a settle- prestigious award has been extended to Berkeley to Union City. Pat’s hard work and devotion have not gone ment fostered intensive negotiations. Jason. Jason has established himself as a well- unrecognized. In 1986 and again in 2000, the Because of the importance of this issue, I United Way awarded Pat the Seaton Manning rounded student. He is involved in numerous held a forum on the Cyprus negotiations. I’m Outstanding Professional Award for her ‘‘vi- activities, including Student Council president, often told that people do not care about inter- sionary leadership and tireless advocacy for yearbook editor, newspaper editor, Spirit team, national affairs until after a dispute has be- girls.’’ The Wells Fargo Foundation and the baseball captain, football captain, LaFayette come an international crisis. This was proven Management Center of San Francisco also overnight experience, Peers Always Listen, wrong by the demonstrated interest of the Hel- honored her with the 2001 Navigator Award blood mobile, Youth Forum facilitator, Lind- lenic community in the Cyprus negotiations. for Model Leadership. bergh Christmas volunteer, Young Life junior Pat served as a member of the National Those in attendance at the Cyprus forum leader, and a junior counselor of the Missouri Girls Incorporated Board of Directors for 13 belonged to such institutions as: Hellenic Holy Association of Student Councils. Additionally, years. In 1995 she delivered a seminar on Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Trans- he has been honored for his achievements math and science for girls at the International figuration Greek Orthodox Church, Sts. Con- with such awards and distinctions as the Stu- Women’s Conference in Beijing, China. Her stantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, dents Owning Academic Responsibility aca- advocacy skills were well utilized in these are- St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, the demic pin winner and academic letter winner. nas of national and international policymaking. Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in I am honored to join the colleagues of Pat New England, Greek American Legion Post commending Jason Guthery for his many Loomes in commending her 25 years of tire- #1, the Mani Society, the Pan-Macedonian As- achievements and in wishing him the best of less commitment to empowering girls. Pat has sociation, the Pan-Laconian Federation, the luck in his future. made it a personal and professional mission to Order of A.H.E.P.A., the Euorkos Society, the f strike a balance between her ideology and di- Sons and Daughters of Kastrakini, and the rect service to her community. She has been Pan-Messinian Federation, among other insti- HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVER- tutions. SARY OF PAT LOOMES’ TENURE not only the driving force behind the success AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF of Girls Incorporated of Alameda County for The latest negotiations failed largely be- GIRLS INC. OF ALAMEDA COUN- 25 years, but a crucial advocate for girls cause the northern Cyprus obstructionist lead- TY around the globe as well. er Rauf Denktash prevented the plan from f being sent to the Turkish Cypriots for a ref- erendum. This latest travesty by Mr. Denktash GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK will only fuel the increasing distant between OF CALIFORNIA himself and the new, pro-settlement govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN ment of Turkey. OF MASSACHUSETTS Tuesday, March 25, 2003 While frustrating to all, the negotiations went IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to further than any prior negotiations. It is the honor Pat Loomes, Executive Director of Girls Tuesday, March 25, 2003 continued interest and work of the Hellenic Incorporated of Alameda County. Pat has self- Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak community that will raise awareness about Cy- lessly dedicated her life to inspiring girls to be on the 182nd anniversary of Greek Independ- prus. I can think of no better living tribute to strong, smart and bold. ence Day. Greek Independence Day.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.026 E25PT1 E566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 RECOGNIZING THE ‘‘LOST THEA- Republican Conference and the Democratic What a refreshing departure these words TRES OF SOMERVILLE’’ PROJECT Caucus of the United States House of Rep- were from what I’ve been hearing from the resentatives. civilian sector, where the talk is mainly of The ‘‘Don’t Laugh At Me’’ program uses minimizing coalition casualties or, in more HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO generous moments, innocent Iraqi civilian OF MASSACHUSETTS character education to promote the social and casualties as well. I wince every time I hear emotional growth in children. When a child IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that kind of talk, especially the reference to has fewer worries of bullying and intolerant innocence. Should not the proper minimum Tuesday, March 25, 2003 classmates, that child is able to focus on in any war be loss of human life, period— Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to schoolwork as well as create new bonds with which in this case includes Iraqi soldiers, recognize the Somerville Museum on the fellow students. It is no wonder that teachers, too? ‘‘Lost Theatres of Somerville’’ project, a multi- parents and students alike have given very My earliest childhood memories were forged by war—real war. My family lived faceted exhibition of the architectural, com- high marks to the ‘‘Don’t Laugh At Me’’ pro- near one of the most ferocious battle mercial and cultural significance of fourteen gram. grounds of the European war theater—the movie theaters that were built and operated Many organizations have commended Oper- notorious Hu¨ rtgen forest, where American during the twentieth century. ation Respect and the ‘‘Don’t Laugh At Me’’ and German soldiers fought one another in This ‘‘Visual and Oral History of Somerville’s program, including the National Conference of hand-to-hand combat for more than four Picture Palaces’’ is an in-depth portrait of State Legislatures, who passed a resolution in months in the fall of 1944. A plaque at one of Somerville’s theatres through compilations of August of 2001 that recognized the value of the military cemeteries in the area notes photographs, artifacts and other documents. Operation Respect. Major educational organi- that more American soldiers died there than zations supporting this important initiative in- in Vietnam, and surely as many or more Ger- The exhibit will juxtapose historic accounts of man soldiers were killed there too. the theatres with present-day photos of the clude the National Association of Elementary My family lived opposite a convent that theatre sites. School Principals, National Association of Sec- had been converted into a field hospital for In addition to the visual displays, a collec- ondary School Principals, American Associa- the nearby front. I was a small boy then, and tion of oral histories will provide first-hand nar- tion of School Administrators, Council of Great watching the ambulances come and go ratives about the legendary theaters of Somer- City Colleges of Education, National Education (sometimes peeking curiously into them), I ville. Dr. Guss, a professor of Sociology and Association, Council of Great City Schools, could not help but become witness daily to American School Counselors Association, Na- the horrors of war. Millions of Europeans of Anthropology at Tufts University, will conduct my generation, whom many Americans now the oral history component of the exhibit. The tional School Boards Association, National disparage so contemptuously as pacifists, Lost Theaters of Somerville display will also Middle School Association, and the American had a similar experience. include a speaker series. Former theater em- Federation of Teachers. Because we lived so near the Battle of the ployees, cultural geographers, anthropologists, The House should recognize the achieve- Bulge and the advancing, allied forces, our and architectural and theatrical historians will ments of Operation Respect and Peter Yarrow village was strafed and bombed routinely. share their memories and perceptions of in helping to make schools and camps safer, One such attack came as my friends and I were playing outside. We ran as the planes Somerville’s theatres. more tolerant, more learning-friendly environ- ments for our children. I would hope that the approached, taking shelter in the cavernous The Somerville Museum will keep photo- basement of the convent. There we spied a graphs of the theaters in its permanent ar- House would be able to consider this bipar- row of stretchers. On each was a body cov- chives of Somerville history, and oral history tisan resolution in the near future. ered entirely by a blanket. Possibly to over- tapes will be held at the Somerville Public Li- f come our own terror, we dared one another brary. Retaining these accounts ensures that to pull back a blanket on one of the stretch- INNOCENTS IN UNIFORM the legacy of Somerville’s twentieth century ers, to see what a dead man looked like. movie theaters will extend well into the twenty- Someone did. We fell silent instantly as we first century. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK beheld the serene, waxen face of a very young soldier who could not have been older Many thanks to the Lost Theaters of Somer- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 16 or 17. ville coordinators for the work they have done More than 50 years later, I can still see his to document and preserve a very special as- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 face clearly. The shock of it recurs whenever pect of Somerville’s history. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to draw to I hear the chirpy anchors on the morning f the attention of my colleagues an article writ- programs (not to mention the hawkish talk- ing heads) prattle on about innocent civil- INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION ten by my friend Princeton Economist Uwe ians, as if the number of fallen enemy sol- HONORING OPERATION RESPECT, Reinhardt. Dr. Reinhardt is well known to diers did not count. What does ‘‘innocent’’ THE ‘‘DON’T LAUGH AT ME’’ many of us in Congress because of his exper- mean in the context of war? I am almost certain that the young Ger- PROGRAM, AND PETER YARROW tise in health care policy. He’s an advisor I rely on for his keen insights, knowledge, and man soldier my friends and I saw so many his wit—not a characteristic identified in many years ago in that convent basement was as HON. GEORGE MILLER health economists. innocent as those of us who weren’t in uni- OF CALIFORNIA form. For all we know, he had grown up on What many of my colleagues may not know a farm somewhere and, while fighting in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is that Dr. Reinhardt and his wife, May, have trenches, dreamed of his girlfriend and of life Tuesday, March 25, 2003 a son who is serving in the U.S. Marines on as an adult in peaceful times. For all we the front lines in Iraq. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. know, he would have happily quit fighting Dr. Reinhardt grew up in Germany and saw and joined the allies. (He didn’t have much of Speaker, I am pleased to submit a bipartisan the horrors of war as a young boy there. His a choice: some German generals strung up on resolution, together with seventeen of my col- words deserve our attention. He’s right. Our trees the bodies of young soldiers who had leagues in the House, recognizing the accom- thoughts and prayers should extend to all in- deserted, a powerful warning to their peers.) Perhaps many of the Iraqi soldiers, too, plishments of Operation Respect and of Peter volved in war and against any loss of human Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, who founded find themselves where they are because they life—civilian, military, American or Iraqi. have no other choice. After all, is not Sad- and helps to promote this outstanding program I commend Dr. Reinhardt’s article for your nationwide. dam Hussein a ruthless dictator, and are not attention. His sentiments are ones I share some of his generals likely to be as cruel as Operation Respect and its ‘‘Don’t Laugh At completely and I thank him for being able to their Wehrmacht counterparts? Me’’ initiative are helping to promote anti-bul- so eloquently say what many of us feel. I hope My hope is that Americans can muster the lying, compassion and tolerance among chil- others will take his words to heart. proper decorum that an enterprise as hor- rible as war demands. There is nothing neat dren in after-school programs and children’s [From the New York Times, Mar. 22, 2003] camps. The ‘‘Don’t Laugh At Me’’ program has about maiming and killing people with preci- INNOCENTS IN UNIFORM been presented in 230 workshops in dozens sion bombs from the air or gunfire on the (By Uwe E. Reinhardt) of congressional districts. Over 18,000 edu- ground—even if they’re wearing enemy uni- PRINCETON, NJ.—CNN recently showed a forms. Young lives are snuffed out; parents, cators in 27 states have received its training Marine chaplain admonishing the platoon as- siblings and lovers weep, and so should we. materials and professionally-developed cur- sembled before him: Pray not only for your- We want our troops to win a quick victory, riculum. As we all know, Mr. Yarrow has de- self, he told them, but for your enemies as to be sure. As the father of a young Marine scribed in words and song the program’s goal well. After all, they are just soldiers, like officer on the front lines in Iraq, I certainly and objective to enthusiastic meetings of the you, doing what they are ordered to do. do. But let us heed that Marine chaplain

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.031 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E567 who, like anyone who has ever witnessed election reform will increase voter participation After returning from Europe, Don moved his war, knows whereof he speaks. Let us hope and also increase the trust of voters in pro- family to California and began his remarkable and pray for a minimum loss of human life— tecting the integrity of the electoral process, career at San Francisco State University period. which is vital in a democracy. (SFSU). His extraordinary career at the Uni- f Mrs. Miller has done outstanding work at the versity spanned a remarkable 31 years. Dur- ELECTION OF ALICE P. MILLER AS D.C. Board of Elections, sometimes under try- ing his tenure he taught political science and PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ing conditions. For example, the Board con- held a variety of administrative positions, the ASSOCIATION OF STATE ELEC- ducted a flawless election with new machines last of which as the Dean of the Graduate Di- TION DIRECTORS that had never been used before when the vision. Additionally, Don had the privilege of two leading candidates for Mayor of the city spending a year teaching at the American Uni- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON were write-in candidates. Thus, Mrs. Miller’s versity in Beirut, Lebanon as a Fullbright election to NASED begins with excellence at Scholar in 1959. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA home. Mr. Speaker, it is without exaggeration when IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I congratulate Mrs. Miller on her major na- I say Don was an exceptional influence on my Tuesday, March 25, 2003 tional achievement and wish her the very best life. In addition to being a splendid professor, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to in her new and challenging responsibilities. Don was a dedicated advisor during my first inform my colleagues in the House of Rep- f Congressional campaign. In fact I have always resentatives that on February 22, 2003, in viewed Don’s keen insight, astounding intellect RECOGNIZING MRS. ‘‘NELL’’ and courageous spirit as great assets that Washington, D.C., Alice P. Miller, who is Ex- WRIGHT ecutive Director of the D.C. Board of Elections were crucial to my first Congressional victory. and Ethics, was sworn-in as President of the His passing has taken away one of San National Association of State Election Direc- HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER Mateo’s favored sons and his contributions to tors (NASED). OF OHIO the betterment of our local and national com- That was an exceptional achievement, be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity will certainly be missed. cause the membership of NASED comprises Tuesday, March 25, 2003 He is survived by his loving wife of 61 the Election Directors of all of the 50 states, years, Arline, his wonderful children Karen and Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Gerry, his grandchildren Samantha, Chris- as well as the District of Columbia, American congratulate, thank, and recognize my con- Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Is- topher, Timothy and William and his sister stituent Mrs. Neldleen ‘‘Nell’’ Wright. Nell is a Beth. Mr. Speaker, my wife Annette and I are lands. testament to the innate goodness of human NASED is a non-partisan organization, deeply grieved by Don’s passing and I urge all nature and the overwhelming positive effect of my colleagues to join us in offering our whose members do not take stands on legisla- one individual may have on the community. tive matters. Those matters are left to elected most sincere condolences to Arline and the As a wife, mother, and tireless volunteer in rest of Castleberry family. officials to decide. NASED members are com- Ohio’s Eighth Congressional District, Nell has f mitted to conducting elections that are free, quietly given much more than she has taken. fair, and open, while maintaining the public Her work, as an employee with the Butler TRIBUTE TO MARCUS C. HANSEN, trust. County Republican Party, over the past fifteen BUSINESS LEADER AND PATRIOT Those of us in the Washington Metropolitan years has been a constant source of pride and Area (D.C., Maryland and Virginia) have unconditional praise. Nell’s dedication is un- HON. CURT WELDON known about Alice’s exceptional talents, integ- doubtedly a major reason for the party’s huge OF PENNSYLVANIA rity and leadership for many years. It is espe- success. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cially gratifying, however, that an organization Mr. Speaker, Nell’s warm smile and gentle Tuesday, March 25, 2003 that represents all 50 states and several Terri- personality are known throughout Southwest tories, also appreciates Mrs. Miller’s fine at- Ohio. Her attitude, fierce determination, and Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, tributes by electing her President of NASED. community spirit are a constant source of en- Marcus C. Hansen is one leader whose ac- I had the honor of welcoming this national ergy for all those around her. So much of complishments and dedication to both his vi- organization to Washington recently and also Nell’s work is done quietly and without reward, sion and values have gained him the respect and admiration of individuals across this great enjoyed meeting the NASED leaders. I found and it is my honor to take this moment and country. It is a privilege to take this opportunity them to be very knowledgeable and dedicated say thank you to her. I congratulate Nell and to recognize his outstanding leadership as public officials who are certainly aware of the wish her a very happy 80th birthday. serious responsibilities that they have. President of Lockheed Martin Management & f Mrs. Miller, a Washington, D.C. resident, is Data Systems (M&DS). Under Mr. Hansen’s the first African American to be elected Presi- TRIBUTE TO DON CASTLEBERRY leadership for the past six years, M&DS—a dent of NASED and has served on the Na- $2.3 billion business unit of the Lockheed Mar- tional Association’s executive committee for HON. TOM LANTOS tin Corporation headquartered in King of Prus- four years. OF CALIFORNIA sia, Pennsylvania—has contributed vitally to She has represented NASED at Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the proud history of Lockheed Martin. It has sional hearings, including the 2001 Congres- been both a great honor and a distinct pleas- sional Black Caucus hearing on election re- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 ure to work with Marc over the years, and I form. That legislation culminated in the pas- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a salute him for his unwavering dedication to our sage and signing of the historic Help America heavy heart that I ask my colleagues to join country, citizens and economy. Vote Act of 2002. me in paying tribute to an extraordinary pro- On March 31, 2003, Mr. Hansen will retire Recently, Mrs. Miller, who is married and fessor, an esteemed colleague and dear as President of Lockheed Martin Management the mother of two children, was also named to friend, Don Castleberry. He recently passed & Data Systems (M&DS). Mr. Hansen had re- serve on the board of directors of the Election away at his home in San Mateo, California on sponsibility for all aspects of the organization’s Center. This organization promotes, preserves Sunday February 16, 2003, having lived a business, including management of more than and improves democracy. Their members are blessed and generous life. 8,000 employees. The company’s record government employees who serve in local Don was born December 2, 1914 in Hollis, under his leadership speaks for itself: out- voter registration and election administrative Oklahoma and received his Bachelor’s Degree standing execution, disciplined growth and un- activities. from Central State College in Edmond, Okla- questionable commitment to customer and She is also a member of the board of the homa. He then attended the University of corporate success. Under his tenure, M&DS Center’s Professional Education Program. Last Oklahoma to obtain a Master’s Degree and has truly grown into a world-class organization year she was also appointed to the Federal went on to the University of Minnesota where that values its customers, employees, and the Election Commission Advisory Board. Before he received a Ph. D. in Political Science. Dur- community. Mr. Hansen is often described by she was appointed Executive Director of the ing World War II, he bravely served his coun- his peers as a strong leader who is able to D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics, Mrs. Miller try as the Assistant Director of Civilian Relief motivate those around him to continued suc- served as the Board’s General Counsel. Operations (CRO) for the American Red Cross cess. Over the years, I have seen first-hand She was elected President of NASED at a in Russia and then as Director of CRO in Po- his ability to inspire, and I applaud his talents very important time. The nation is hoping that land. and dedication.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.035 E25PT1 E568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 Since he became president of M&DS in TRIBUTE TO MR. VINCENT L. ones at a moment’s notice, without question. 1997, the company has met or exceeded its fi- BARILE, DEPUTY UNDER SEC- This incredible commitment provides an incal- nancial goals every year while increasing RETARY FOR MEMORIAL AF- culable benefit to the citizens of the United sales from $1 billion to over $2 billion. Under FAIRS States of America; for this, I rise today on be- Mr. Hansen’s leadership, M&DS has received half of the Fourth Congressional District of several business awards and distinctions, in- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Florida to say thank you. cluding the highest technical accreditation ever OF NEW JERSEY There is a tremendous sense of patriotism accorded a single company, SEI SE/SW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among those in the military. These men and women answer a call to duty that often means CMMI Maturity level 5 from the Carnegie Mel- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 the difference between life and death. The lon Institute. Computerworld magazine also Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I men and women of our armed forces are the featured the company as one of the ‘‘Top 100 rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Vincent L. first sent to confront the unknown; they face Best Places to Work in IT’’ for the last two Barile, Deputy Under Secretary for Memorial danger until the last threat is gone. years. Affairs, who retired after 28 years of service at This unwavering commitment to defending Mr. Hansen directed a broad array of infor- the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA. our freedom extends beyond asking our sol- Vince began his career with VA in 1975 as mation technology business areas with capa- diers, sailors, airmen, and marines for their a veterans’ benefits counselor. In 1976, he bilities in system engineering and integration, duty; this commitment includes asking their transferred to the Budget Service in VA’s cen- parents, their spouses, and their children to architectural definition, and large-scale data tral office. From 1979 to 1984, he served as and information software systems design, de- stay strong while they are fighting for freedom a budget analyst in the Veterans Health Ad- on a foreign shore. velopment and implementation. Additionally, ministration, where he rose to supervisor of major elements of the company are engaged To the men and women of our Armed budget formulation and operations. Forces, thank you. Your sacrifice is priceless. in system operations, maintenance and en- In 1984, Vince joined the National Cemetery Your dedication is greatly appreciated. hancement at customer facilities. Administration, NCA, as the director of budget f Mr. Hansen’s business philosophy is driven and planning. In this position he was respon- his unwaivering commitment to the highest sible for the formulation and implementation of HONORING SHERIFF C.A. ‘‘PELK’’ ethical standards. He strongly believes that if the annual budget, all planning activities, and RICHARDS other activities including emergency prepared- you genuinely care about your customers and ness, energy conservation and safety pro- help them succeed, you succeed. To maintain HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH grams. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs pro- OF CALIFORNIA competitiveness, Mr. Hansen believes a com- moted Vince to Deputy Under Secretary for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pany must attract and retain the best employ- Management for NCA in 1990. ees and create an environment that allows In 2002, Vince was appointed Deputy Under Tuesday, March 25, 2003 them to flourish. Secretary for Memorial Affairs. In this capacity, Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Hansen began his career in 1968 with Vince oversaw budget and planning, informa- today to honor Sheriff C.A. ‘‘Pelk’’ Richards for GE Aerospace (GEA) in Valley Forge, Penn- tion systems, communications, human re- his commitment and dedication to the sylvania. In 1974, he became program man- sources, administration, contracting, memorial Mariposa County Law Enforcement. On Fri- ager supporting the Landsat satellite system. programs, state cemetery grants, and oper- day, May 2nd his retirement will be celebrated In 1977, he joined Management & Data Sys- ations and construction for 120 national ceme- at Sheriff C.A. ‘‘Pelk’’ Richards’ Retirement tems where he held a number of increasingly teries. Vince testified before the Veterans’ Af- Dinner in Mariposa, California. fairs Committee frequently on memorial affairs responsible engineering and program manage- Pelk Richards has been an active member issues, where he brought extensive knowledge ment positions. In 1988, Mr. Hansen took on of the community throughout his life. He is a and experience to the witness table. Mariposa native who was born in San Diego the assignment of managing GEA’s Aerospace When asked what they will remember most and raised in Mariosa County. Pelk graduated Information Technology component. In 1989, about Vince Barile, employees he supervised from Mariposa County High School and mar- he transferred to Syracuse, New York as Gen- say that he was a mentor and a teacher. He ried his high school sweetheart, Dorothy. In eral Manager of Engineering, Ocean and often conducted impromptu sessions in the his younger years, he was a steer and team Radar Systems, and in 1992 he assumed the hallways, always credited his employees for roper while taking part in the Triangle Roping same position at Government Electronic Sys- their work, and helped them find opportunities Club and the California Cowboys Association. tems in Moorestown, New Jersey. to learn. As evidence of the high regard he On July 1, 1972 Mr. Richards joined the In January 1994, Mr. Hansen returned to had for his employees, Vince summed up his Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy M&DS as vice president, Requirements Man- remarks at his farewell party by saying that his Sheriff/Jailer. Pelk was very progressive and Exceptional Service Award was not his award, agement Systems, and in March 1995 as- worked his way up the rank structure at the but one in recognition of all his employees. He sumed the role of executive vice president of Sheriff’s Office. He was promoted to Sergeant noted that if his career was considered suc- in 1977 while receiving the Outstanding Ser- M&DS. Mr. Hansen was then named president cessful, it was because of the people who of Management & Data Systems in March geant Award, and again promoted to Com- worked for and with him. He then applauded mander in 1985 and later moved up to Under- 1997. his staff. sheriff in 1990. Pelk was sworn in as With his career at M&DS near its end, Mr. With Vince’s retirement, VA is losing vast in- Mariposa’s 21st Sheriff in January of 1999. Hansen said that if he could leave just one stitutional knowledge and a real friend to During his career, Sheriff Richards solved thing behind, it would be M&DS Guiding Prin- America’s veterans. Thank you, Vince, for all homicides assigned to him and was ciples or what he calls ‘‘the right stuff’’—his your 28 years of dedicated service to the De- deemed to be a Court expert in Narcotics. In recipe for a world-class business. He urged partment of Veterans Affairs and the Nation. 1990, he was awarded the ‘‘J. Edgar Hoover’’ employees to read, understand and person- f Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. alize them, and he encouraged them to make HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN Pelk was also responsible for writing 417(b) certain that decisions are made in the best in- OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES California Penal Code-Protecting Peace Offi- terest of the country, the customer and the cers Legislation. Immediately after taking of- corporation. fice, Sheriff Richards gathered his command HON. ANDER CRENSHAW staff and created a Mission, Vision, and Value OF FLORIDA Mr. Speaker, fellow colleagues, please join Statement which held to the mission ‘‘to con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in paying tribute to the exemplary accom- trol, prevent, and reduce crimes in all our plishments of Mr. Marcus C. Hansen, for his Tuesday, March 25, 2003 communities, while being courteous, profes- achievements as a business leader and patriot Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, the United sional, and respectful.’’ He also developed a who exemplifies the spirit that has made this States of America is the proud home to the Terrorism Response Plan for Mariposa County country great. I wish Marc continued success best trained, most versatile, and most com- in response to the terrorist attacks of Sep- as he utilizes his energies and talents in new mitted voluntary military force in the world. tember 11th. and exciting ways. I wish Marc and his wife The men and women of our armed forces Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor Sheriff Cheryl much happiness in the future. defend our lives, our freedom, and our loved C.A. ‘‘Pelk’’ Richards for his dedication to

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.039 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E569 Mariposa County. I urge my colleagues to join plan to build Airline Ambassadors into an or- House of Representatives will want to join me me in wishing Sheriff C.A. ‘‘Pelk’’ Richards ganization of even more strength and ability is in saluting the Laborers’ International Union of many more years of success. an ambitious plan, one that should be ap- North America (LIUNA) on the 100th anniver- f plauded. Nancy was recently presented with a sary of its founding. LIUNA, through its mil- well-deserved ‘‘National Caring Award’’ for her lions of members over the years, has long A TRIBUTE TO NANCY RIVARD accomplishments with AAI. played a vital role in building America through Mr. Speaker, I am honored to say that this the construction of highways, bridges, dams HON. TOM LANTOS remarkable woman is one of my longtime con- and power plants, factories, office buildings, OF CALIFORNIA stituents and it delights me to think that I am schools, churches, hospitals, apartments, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES representing such a fine example of the Amer- houses throughout the country. The first president of the AFL-CIO, Samuel Tuesday, March 25, 2003 ican people. I urge all my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Nancy Rivard, for this Gompers, convened the meeting in April, Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted exceptional woman is truly an inspiration to all 1903, that resulted in the creation of the Inter- to pay tribute to one of my most extraordinary of us, proving that one person can make a dif- national Hod Carriers’ and Building Laborers’ constituents, a beacon of kindness in the ference. Union of America. That union represented just world, Ms. Nancy Rivard. This outstanding 8,000 workers. In 1965, the name was f woman is a former airline attendant who sin- changed to the Laborers’ International Union gle-handedly founded the Airline Ambassadors COMMENDING THE ADMINISTRA- of North America to reflect the expansion of International (AAI), an extraordinary non-profit TION’S POSITION ON THE ISSUE the union beyond the construction field. organization dedicated to improving the lives OF TAIWAN Today, LIUNA consists of approximately of needy children from all over the world. 800,000 members in more than 650 locals Ms. Rivard’s desire to establish this organi- HON. PHIL ENGLISH throughout the country. LIUNA members work zation, dedicated to making a difference in the in a wide variety of fields including local, state OF PENNSYLVANIA lives of needy children began over ten years and federal governments, health care, ship- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ago. After years of trial, turmoil and rejection building and hazardous waste removal. her dream finally became a reality when AAI Tuesday, March 25, 2003 LIUNA is one of the most innovative unions in the labor movement, with state of the art was founded in 1996. Every year this wonder- Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, Secretary of ful organization makes a difference in the lives training centers across North America. LIUNA State Powell was in Beijing recently, asking for has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment of over 100,000 children in 25 of the world’s Beijing’s assistance on the issues of North most troubled countries by having its members to protecting the rights of laborers and is Korea and Iraq. Beijing responded by asking among the most successful unions at orga- hand-deliver food, clothing, medicine, school the Bush Administration to consider ‘‘trade- nizing within the labor federation today. supplies and personal care products directly to offs,’’ especially more American flexibility on LIUNA’s success is predicated on the pro- the children in the receiving countries. Since the issue of Taiwan. I want to commend Sec- tection and promotion of its members—goals its inception AAI has seen the ranks of its vol- retary Powell and the Bush Administration for that are achieved through the dedication and unteers grow to more than 400 people who refusing to participate in this sort of irrespon- hard work of union officers and their rep- have contributed over 600,000 hours of their sible horse-trading. resentatives working at all levels of govern- time. We continue to support peaceful solution to ment. The efforts of these men and women to Mr. Speaker, this remarkable organization is any political disagreements between the Peo- protect and enhance the welfare of LIUNA’s made up of 4 different components. First, the ple’s Republic of China and Taiwan. At the members serves to better the lives of all work- Humanitarian Aid Program coordinates the same time, Congress has repeatedly voiced ers throughout the United States. local effort to collect and sort humanitarian its commitment to defend the people of Tai- LIUNA’s efforts to raise the standard of liv- and medical supplies. Volunteers arrange the wan from aggression, and we have backed ing for laborers are deserving of our attention pick up and packing of donations and then this commitment with economic, political and and admiration. This is an extraordinary union with the help of a participating airline, they military cooperation. I believe that this Admin- whose leadership works hard every day to ship the items to the countries that are cur- istration has done an exemplary job of rein- protect members’ health and safety, provide rently receiving aid. From there the donations forcing this commitment by refusing to com- laborers a strong voice in the workplace, pro- are hand-delivered directly to the children. The promise Taiwan’s security in the face of Bei- vide extensive skill training to empower mem- volunteers also are involved with facility refur- jing’s attempts at coercion. bers to reach their full potential, and perhaps bishing, holiday parties and planting trees. Meanwhile, Beijing has turned a deaf ear to most importantly, to ensure dignity, respect Second is the Children’s Escort Program, Taiwan President Chen Shui-Bian’s calls for and security for laborers in the workplace. which supplies volunteer escorts for children in renewed dialogue between the two. This lack Mr. Speaker, I join LIUNA’s officers and need of medical care in the United States. AAI of communication will certainly result in mis- members in celebrating their 100th Anniver- provides the adoption agency or nonprofit or- understanding, and could lead to dangerous sary, and I salute the work of the Laborers ganization with a previously screened and miscalculations by both sides. These sorts of International Union of North America. I encour- qualified escort at a significantly reduced air- miscalculations can in turn lead to the sort of age my colleagues to similarly respect the fare. The child’s airfare is provided through the military confrontation that we all wish to avoid. positive impacts LIUNA has had within their ‘‘Miles for Kids’’ program. The third component I therefore strongly urge Beijing’s new leader- home districts and states, and I encourage is the Youth Programs. These programs give ship to remove Chinese missiles from the area them to express their support of this historic young people the chance to be involved in the along the Taiwan Strait and to embrace a anniversary. humanitarian missions, a unique opportunity peaceful approach to managing the cross- f that offers adolescences the chance to help strait relationship. 182 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND needy kids their own age and experience kind- It is time for bilateral dialogue on economic INDEPENDENCE IN GREECE ness and compassion on a whole new level. cooperation, democratic governance, improved AAI also co-sponsors an annual youth art human rights and peaceful resolution of all HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK competition that has received entries from issues between Taiwan and the People’s Re- over 60,000 children in approximately 62 OF ILLINOIS public of China. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countries. Finally, the fourth component of AAI f involves members volunteering at special Tuesday, March 25, 2003 events, locally, nationally and internationally 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LA- Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in com- with goals to better the world and bring good- BORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION memoration of the 182 years that have passed will into action. since the Greek people’s revolution from the Mr. Speaker, Nancy Rivard’s tireless work HON. GEORGE MILLER Ottoman Empire. Nearly 400 years ago, the has helped countless children in their time of OF CALIFORNIA Greek people embarked on a powerful revolu- need. Her selflessness, passion and drive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion against the Ottoman oppressors. As have not only given the world’s needy children Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek the chance to experience things they had only Tuesday, March 25, 2003 flag at Agia Lavras following the fall of Con- dreamed of, but more importantly, she has Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. stantinople, the ancient Greeks forged a given these children a glimmer of hope. Her Speaker, I know that all Members of the mighty wave of democracy and freedom.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.042 E25PT1 E570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 Long after the triumphs of 1821, Greece work through the United Nations Security Whereas, War has grave repercussions in continues to prove itself as a loyal ally of the Council in a manner that would reaffirm our terms of loss of life; and United States and an internationally recog- Nation’s commitment to the rule of law and Whereas, While it is difficult to project the the primacy of human rights in our inter- financial costs of war, a thorough analysis nized advocate of democracy. Greece is one national relationships, and to take all appro- published by the National Bureau of Eco- of only three nations in the world beyond priate steps toward securing the participa- nomic Research estimates that the total cost those of the former British Empire to be allied tion of other nations and international bod- of invasion, occupation, peace-keeping, re- with the United States in every major inter- ies in the effort to ensure that Iraq does not construction, nation-building and necessary national conflict of the 20th century. I have lit- possess biological, chemical or nuclear weap- humanitarian assistance might range from tle doubt this impressive and dependable rela- ons and toward promoting human rights for $150 to $750 billion; tionship will continue throughout the 21st cen- all the people of Iraq; and further calling on Whereas, Such cost would place an enor- the government of the United States to work mous strain on our nation’s ability to main- tury and beyond. In the Balkans, Greece has through the United Nations Security Council tain the infrastructure, human services and played a steady hand of democracy in the and with other nations to ensure the social programs necessary for our nation’s face of regional unrest and instability. unimpeded access of United Nations weapons security, general welfare and progress; and As we continue in our efforts to free the inspectors to all areas of and facilities in Whereas, It has not been substantiated world of terrorism, Greece again stands firm Iraq and to ensure that the inspectors be that all other means of disarming Saddam with the United States. Our efforts in the war given a full and fair opportunity to conduct Hussein in accordance with United Nations against terror would not be as successful with- their efforts in accordance with United Na- resolutions have been attempted and have out the continued assistance from our allies in tions Security Council resolutions; and fur- failed; and ther calling upon the Council of the City of Whereas, The United States government Greece. Greece’s reliability as a stable de- New York to oppose a pre-emptive military has not articulated how a military attack mocracy and key NATO ally is critical in our attack on Iraq unless it is demonstrated that would result in the formation of an Iraqi efforts to advocate international peace and Iraq poses a real and imminent threat to the government that rejects the development of stability. security and safety of the United States or nuclear, biological or chemical weapons and As we celebrate 182 years of freedom and its allies or unless other options for achiev- promotes freedom and democracy; and independence, I salute and thank the Greek ing compliance with United Nations resolu- Whereas, In the event that our armed people for their spirit and their ongoing pursuit tions calling for the elimination of weapons forces are called into combat in Iraq, we rec- ognize, honor and appreciate the commit- of peace. To Greece, a free and democratic of mass destruction and the means for their development have failed. ment, service and valor of our military per- ally: ‘‘Cronia polla hellas’’. By Council Members Perkins, Baez, Bar- sonnel, and together with their families, we f ron, Boyland, Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, Davis, fervently hope for their safe return; and DeBlasio, Dilan, Espada, Foster, Gerson, Whereas, This resolution speaks of the COMMENDING THE NEW YORK Gioia, Gonza´ lez, Jackson, Koppell, Liu, United States’ response to the current crisis CITY COUNCIL’S EFFORTS AT Lopez, Martinez, the Speaker (Council Mem- involving Iraq and does not address any ac- SUPPORTING PEACE ber Miller), Monserrate, Moskowitz, Quinn, tion the United States might take in re- Reed, Reyna, Sanders, Seabrook, Serrano, sponse to any future humanitarian crisis; Stewart, Vann and Yassky. now, therefore, be it HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Whereas, The manner in which the United Resolved, That the government of the OF NEW YORK States government is responding to the cri- United States should make all efforts to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sis involving Iraq has caused great concern work through the United Nations Security Tuesday, March 25, 2003 among many New Yorkers, resulting in one Council in a manner that would reaffirm our of the largest public demonstrations in the nation’s commitment to the rule of law and Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, as we begin an history of the City of New York on February the primacy of human rights in our inter- unjust invasion of Iraq, I think that it is appro- 15, 2003; and national relationships, and should take all priate that this chamber hears from citizens Whereas, The Council of the City of New appropriate steps toward securing the par- and leaders on the local level, and not just the York is the locally elected voice of the peo- ticipation of other nations and international representatives of the Administration. ple of the City of New York; and bodies in the effort to ensure that Iraq does Last week, on March 12, 2003, the New Whereas, Saddam Hussein has violated not possess biological, chemical or nuclear York City Council courageously passed resolu- United Nations resolutions requiring his gov- weapons and toward promoting human rights ernment to destroy biological, chemical and tion 549–A, condemning current plans for an for all the people of Iraq; and be it further nuclear weapons, cease the development of Resolved, That the government of the invasion of Iraq. They did so representing their such weapons and permit international in- United States should work through the constituents, who have made it abundantly spection of all areas and facilities to ensure United Nations Security Council and with clear through letters, faxes, emails and public compliance with such resolutions; and other nations to ensure the unimpeded ac- protests, that the costs are too great and the Whereas, Although international weapons cess of United Nations weapons inspectors to evidence too suspect to support an invasion. inspections barred by Iraq in 1998 have been all areas of and facilities in Iraq and to en- reinstituted in response to international The resolution represents the voice of the sure that the inspectors be given a full and pressure, particularly from the United fair opportunity to conduct their efforts in people of our great city. States, there is evidence that despite some I applaud the majority of the members of the accordance with United Nations Security cooperation, Iraq is not fully complying with Council resolutions; and be it further Council for their principled fight for peace and United Nations resolutions; and Resolved, That the Council of the City of diplomacy. I commend them for resisting the Whereas, It is imperative that Iraq not be New York opposes a preemptive military at- tempting safety of silence and risk being un- allowed to possess, use or export biological, tack on Iraq unless it is demonstrated that fairly labeled and misunderstood as ‘‘unpatri- chemical or nuclear weapons, or weapons of Iraq poses a real and imminent threat to the terror, and that Iraq fully comply with otic.’’ security and safety of the United States or United Nations resolutions; and its allies or unless all other options for We live in a time where no one wants to Whereas, Since taking power in 1979, Sad- challenge our foreign policy decisions for fear dam Hussein’s regime has committed human achieving compliance with United Nations of being perceived not supportive of freedom rights violations against the Iraqi people on resolutions calling for the elimination of or of our brave men and women who poised a massive scale—documented by Amnesty weapons of mass destruction and the means for their development have failed. for the invasion of Iraq. However, when history International, Human Rights Watch and oth- records where elected leaders were at the ers—and we condemn these crimes and the f time that this fateful decision between war and ongoing oppression of the Iraqi people, in- cluding the Kurdish, Shiite and the other mi- IN MEMORY OF MARINE LANCE international cooperation was made, it will be nority groups; and CORPORAL THOMAS SLOCUM OF clear that it was the City Council of New York Whereas, It is in the interest of all nations, THORNTON, CO who stood strongly as voices for peace. including the United States, that threats to I invite you to read excerpts of their resolu- world peace and violations of human rights HON. MARK UDALL be dealt with in accordance with inter- tion, so that it can be clear why the elected OF COLORADO national law and, whenever possible, on a representatives of the citizens of the City of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York, still recovering from the attack of multilateral basis; and Whereas, A pre-emptive United States Tuesday, March 25, 2003 September 11, believe that real peace and de- military attack on Iraq, absent a real and mocracy should be secured by law, not force. imminent threat to the security and safety Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION URGING of the United States or its allies and absent learned today that Colorado has suffered its MILITARY RESTRAINT IN IRAQ the support of the international community first casualty in the war on Iraq. Lance Cor- Resolution calling on the government of would violate our commitments to the poral Thomas Slocum was one of nine Ma- the United States to make all efforts to United Nations charter; and rines killed near Al Nasiriyah on Sunday,

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.045 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E571 March 23, in an ambush. Another forty Ma- ernment against the Sikh Nation which has terminate cross-border infiltration. Obviously, rines were wounded in the fight. My heart killed over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984. Another the Pakistani President has not kept his prom- goes out to Lance Corporal Slocum’s family 50,000 Sikhs were arrested by the police, tor- ise. Much more needs to be done to protect and friends. tured, murdered, and then declared ‘‘unidenti- all communities in Jammu-Kashmir from ter- Thomas Slocum was based at Camp fied bodies’’ and secretly cremated. He has rorism and violence. As the snow in the Lejeune in North Carolina but called Thornton, brought to the attention of Congress that even Himalayas starts to melt, and travel between Colorado, his home. He was just 22 years old at present, 52,268 Sikh political prisoners are the mountain passes becomes easier, it is at the time of his death—so young, but old rotting in Indian jails as political prisoners, ac- more important than ever that President enough to have developed the courage and cording to the Movement Against State Re- Musharraf redoubles his effort to control Paki- dedication it took for him to answer the call to pression. stani incursions into India. service. He was a brave and dedicated Marine Dr. Aulakh has been tireless in promoting f who proudly served when his nation called on self-determination, which is the cornerstone of EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND AP- him to fight in the war against Iraq to bring democracy. He has been a relentless advo- PRECIATION FOR THE PRESI- freedom and justice to that country. cate for the cause of Sikh freedom and the DENT AND MEMBERS OF THE The death of Lance Corporal Slocum brings independence of their homeland, Punjab, ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING this war closer to home for us all. All Colo- Khalistan. IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM radans, and indeed all Americans share in the Like those of us in Congress, Dr. Aulakh pain of Lance Corporal Slocum’s death, but knows and appreciates the privilege of serv- SPEECH OF we also share in honoring his unswerving ice. Service is essential to the Sikh religion as dedication to our great nation. He will forever it is to all religions. HON. TOM UDALL be remembered for his heroism and his sac- Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF NEW MEXICO rifice. take this opportunity to salute Dr. Gurmit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Singh Aulakh. Thursday, March 20, 2003 f APPRECIATING DR. GURMIT SINGH Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, we AULAKH FOR BRINGING PLIGHT STATEMENT ON KASHMIR are at war in Iraq. In the past, when our Presi- OF SIKHS, OTHER MINORITIES VIOLENCE dent has made the decision to commit to the TO INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION use of force, the Congress has always come together to speak with one voice, for one pur- HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY pose: to support the efforts of our troops, and HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK to pray for their courage, their success, and OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their safe and quick return home. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 25, 2003 While I have stated my own opposition in Tuesday, March 25, 2003 the past to military intervention without our al- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lies in the United Nations, and I have heard Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, for 17 years, Dr. voice my outrage at the hideous and deplor- from thousands of constituents who shared Gurmit Singh Aulakh has been serving the able terrorist attack in the hamlet village those reservations about unilateral action, I Sikhs in this country and worldwide, first as Nadimarg south of Srinagar, in the Indian today stand solidly behind our men and President of the International Sikh Organiza- State of Jammu-Kashmir. I am deeply women in uniform. tion, a post in which he still serves, and later shocked and saddened by the killings. As we As the debate over whether or not to go to as President of the Council of Khalistan, which fight against terrorism in the Middle East and war with Iraq has been in the forefront in the came into being when Sikhs declared their Afghanistan, we have to remember that the minds of many Americans, there is one seg- independence from India on October 7, 1987. people of India deal with terrorism every single ment of our society that has been relatively He has been a tireless worker for the rights of day. I condemn this hideous crime which rep- overshadowed. Military families. For the past Sikhs and other minorities in India, such as resents a most despicable, inhumane act of seven months, as we debated our policy in Christians, Muslims, Dalits (the dark-skinned terror. My feelings and thoughts are with the Iraq, I have heard from mothers and fathers, ‘‘Untouchables,’’ the aboriginal people of victims and their families. sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles, cous- South Asia), and others. Many of us in Con- The attacks of the gunmen killed nearly half ins and friends, who have been concerned gress have helped to expose the tyranny and of the people living in the village. 24 Hindus about a loved one being sent overseas to fight terrorism that India has practiced against known as Pandits lost their lives, including this war. They asked me, ‘‘Congressman, these groups and Dr. Aulakh has been a women and children. Most sadly, Suraj Kumar when we go to war, will you and the others friend and an invaluable source of information was killed only hours after celebrating his sec- support our troops when they are over there?’’ to us. ond birthday. His cousin, who was age 2 as I pledged to do exactly that, and I honor that Sikhs are a separate nation and they ruled well, was also gunned down. promise today as their loved one enters the Punjab from 1710 to 1716 and again from The attack is an attempt to destroy the con- dangerous phase of the war. 1765 to 1849. They are working to reclaim flict resolution endeavors in the region, but vi- More than anything, these young Americans their lost sovereignty. They face persecution olence is no path to bring peace to Kashmir. need to know they have the backing of their and terror for doing so. Although the identity of the gunmen is un- fellow countrymen as they carry out their mis- Dr. Aulakh’s efforts and the support of those known at this point, it is highly likely that Is- sions. As a member of the House Committee who back him have been crucial in bringing lamic militants are involved in these actions as on Veterans Affairs, I have heard from many the Sikh struggle to the attention of the inter- part of their efforts to expel Hindus from the that recall their service who have recalled national community. He has worked with us in valley. there was no greater asset to company morale this House to the true and accurate history of In fact, this is not the first time as Islamic than the knowledge that their citizens in the the Sikh struggle and the struggles of other militants have conducted similar attacks in the United States stood behind them. minorities in India. In these efforts he has past leading to an exodus of Hindus from the New Mexico has many young people that been opposed by the Indian government, region. More than 300,000 Hindus have al- are currently involved in the Iraqi effort. Our which has spent large amounts of money to ready been forced to leave Kashmir after Is- three Air Force Bases—Cannon, Holloman, counteract his efforts and spread lamic militants commenced fighting against In- and Kirtland—have deployed over 1,000 per- disinformation. They even started a rumor on dian rule in 1989. While many Hindus remain, sonnel to the Middle East. These are not face- the Internet that he was dead. He has a tough increasing terrorist attacks have meant that less, nameless machines. These are people job trying to achieve freedom for the Sikh Na- they never truly feel completely secure. In fact, that have left loved ones behind. New Mexi- tion against the opposition of the Indian gov- the Pandit families who live in Nadimarg had cans are proud of these men and women, ernment. good relations with their Muslim neighbors, along with other Americans from all fifty states Even in the U.S. Congress, the Indian gov- and their Muslim neighbors felt the same that are participating in the endeavor. ernment has formed the Indian Caucus, which acute loss and pain that the Hindu community Our prayers are with them, and we look for- has 139 members, to support India and deflect felt as well on this senseless attack. ward to their speedy success and return our attention away from the oppression and Last year, President Musharraf pledged to home. I have tremendous confidence in the terror there. He has done a yeoman job in ex- President Bush that he would end Islamic mili- men and women of our armed services to posing the brutal oppression of the Indian gov- tant incursions in Kashmir and that he would bring this conflict to a successful conclusion.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 05:37 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.049 E25PT1 E572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 Yet, this support for the effort is accom- Spring of 1977, she pledged Delta Sigma In addition to her work in the Democratic panied by a deep sense of anxiety and con- Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She established Party, Mrs. Kelly is active in many local orga- cern. Mr. Speaker, nobody wants war. a legacy of love, strength, endurance, pa- nizations. She served as president of MSAC, The death, destruction and misery of war tience, courage and enthusiasm and became the Massachusetts Senior Action Council and are things that we should never ignore and we a beacon of light for all to follow. In 1979, Au- received its ‘‘Unsung Hero Award.’’ Mrs. Kelly cannot forget. When our troops are called to drey graduated from Bennett College with a is currently a member of the Women’s Club; defend our nation and international peace, we degree in Early Childhood Education and a she has worked with Alzheimer’s patients; she do so with a heavy heart but strong con- minor in Library Science. Her love for children is a senior companion; and she is active in St. fidence that we will prevail. was evident in her everyday life, and her Brigid’s and St. John’s parishes. While I remain unequivocal in my support of home was always a popular gathering place Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call Mrs. Kelly these men and women, I am deeply dis- for them. a friend. I am confident that the entire U.S. appointed that the House Republican leader- Audrey joined the United States Capitol Po- House of Representatives joins me in con- ship has chosen to bring forward such a divi- lice Department on October 5, 1981, and gratulating her for a lifetime of service. sive resolution to the floor. Unlike our col- achieved the rank of Private First Class (PFC). f leagues in the Senate, who passed a non- As an educator, she sought and became an controversial and bipartisan resolution in their instructor in the Capitol Police Training Acad- PERSONAL EXPLANATION chamber earlier this evening, the House Re- emy in August 1991, thru June 2001. She publican leadership has chosen to craft a res- taught over 1,000 of the men and women that HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN olution with some provisions that are troubling. currently protect and serve the United States OF MAINE It is clear that even during a war, the Speaker Congress today. She shared her enthusiasm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his team will continue to play political and gave of herself until her untimely death. Tuesday, March 25, 2003 games. Audrey leaves to cherish her memory: her Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, on February 13, It is obvious that Republican leaders are husband Kevin A. Augustus; also a Capitol 2003, I was unavoidably absent for two rollcall hoping that by including contentious language Police Officer since, February 21, 1978. votes, due to the death of a family member. they can break apart the unity that I believe Daughters, Ashli Kai-Leen Jordan, Aysha Had I been present I would have voted the House has for our troops. Despite some of Monaye Jordan; son Kevin A. Augustus, Jr.; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 31 (Obey motion to re- my concerns over some of this maneuvering, parents, Richmond Wall Jr. and Lydia T. Wall; commit on H.J. Res. 2), and 32 (Final Pas- my support of our New Mexico men and sister, Adrienne M. Wall; brother, Richmond sage of the Conference Report to Accompany women and the ones they have left behind far Wall, Jr.; aunts, June Swindell (Richard), H.J. Res. 2, the Fiscal Year 2003 Omnibus outweighs that. Norma Haywood (David L), Audrey Wall, Appropriations Bill). My thoughts and prayers are with our armed Nurry Johnson (John), Mary Jeffries and Bes- f forces personnel and their families. At this sie Morgan (Ed); cousins, Denise Brown time of national crisis, our troops and their (Freddie) and Marielle Posey (Derrick); sister- DISMAY OVER THE END OF U.N. families must know that their nation is behind in-law, Bonnie Claggett; father-in-law, Alfred A. NEGOTIATIONS IN CYPRUS them, they are forever our heroes, and they Augustus; nephews, Derek Augustus and Mi- have our full support. chael ‘‘Mikey’’ Claggett; niece Joy Peterson; HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN I also want to reassure our future veterans devoted friends and guardian angles; Liz Har- OF RHODE ISLAND that I will continue to work throughout my ten- ris, LaMont Lewis, Anita Stoddard, Sherri Mor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ure in Congress to maintain and expand the gan, Beverly Davis, JoAnne Morgan; and Tuesday, March 25, 2003 benefits that they and their families have Godsisters, Kimberley Scott and Mischelle earned. The beneflts these men and women Corbin. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, as a member earn are but a small gesture of repayment for To all who were blessed to know her, Au- of the Hellenic Caucus, I rise to register my sacrifices and courage that can never be drey will be remembered as the kindest, most dismay that negotiations between the Presi- quantified. gentle soul. dent of Cyprus, Tassos Papadopoulos, and Mr. Speaker, I hope this conflict is over as f Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash on a quickly as possible, with the least number of United Nations settlement plan to reunite Cy- casualties on both sides. I yearn for nothing RECOGNIZING BARBARA KELLY prus ended two weeks ago without a final out- more than a peaceful and prosperous future come. for America, Iraq, and the entire world. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Mr. Denktash has put most of the blame on f OF MASSACHUSETTS his own shoulders for this lost opportunity. By IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not allowing the Turkish Cypriots to vote on A CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER the U.S. settlement plan by a referendum, Mr. REMEMBERED Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Denktash has made the decision for the Turk- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ish Cypriots that they will not live under the HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK to pay tribute to Barbara Kelly who was re- European Union’s laws or reap its economic OF NORTH CAROLINA cently awarded the Humanitarian Award from benefits. Mr. Denktash should not just look at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Millbury Democratic Committee. Mrs. Kelly this as a personal matter, or even as a dispute was chosen for her active work for the Demo- between Turkey and Greece, but should rather Tuesday, March 25, 2003 cratic Party and her continuous dedication to take into consideration what is the right Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, Audrey Yvette its principles. choicer for the people of Cyprus. Wall Augustus was born on November 3, Mrs. Kelly is a close friend of mine, and she As may other members have expressed, I 1956, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Raleigh, has helped out on my campaigns for Con- do not want the recent reunification talks, the North Carolina. She departed this life and en- gress. She is also a dedicated supporter of fourth attempt since the Turkish invasion of tered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, the party and a salient activist for the core Northern Cyprus in 1974, to end in an im- 2003, with her loving, devoted husband hold- principles the party represents. She had dem- passe. The U.S. settlement cleared a path for ing her hand. Audrey was the eldest child born onstrated her willingness and commitment by all of Cyprus to unite once again, to share in to Richmond Wall, Jr. and Lydia Thomas Wall. volunteering much of her time to tedious cam- the European Union’s prosperity, and to end ‘‘Little Audrey’’, as she was affectionately paign work. military zones. Now with just the Republic of known, was named after her father’s sister. In addition to her work for the Democratic Cyprus poised and ready for membership into When she was two years old, the family Party, Mrs. Kelly has been a leading advocate the EU in 2004, a deeper divide between the moved to Washington, DC. Audrey was edu- for social causes. She is active in the fight for two sides may grow without a push for future cated in the District of Columbia and Prince access to health care. She is a leading voice negotiations. Georges County Public School Systems. She on behalf of our senior citizens. Specifically, The United States must continue its role in graduated from Largo High School in 1975. Mrs. Kelly has looked for ways to lessen the supporting negotiations so that there is still po- Following in the footsteps of her mother, Lydia tax burden that plagues our seniors. She has tential for all of Cyprus to join the EU. Con- and her Godmother, Nurry, Audrey became a fought for single payer health insurance. Mrs. sequently, I recently sent a letter to President ‘‘Bennett Belle’’ when she enrolled at Bennett Kelly has worked hard to lower the cost of Bush asking that we continue to encourage re- College in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the prescription drugs. unification negotiations in Cyprus. Although

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.052 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E573 frustration levels at this point are high, the other purposes—I would have voted TRIBUTE TO GARLAND THOMPSON United States should still play a positive and ‘‘present.’’ supportive role that will lead to a final Cyprus I would have voted that way because I am HON. JACK KINGSTON settlement. I urge Congress to continue to not a lawyer and have not studied the relevant OF GEORGIA support Cyprus’ membership to the European decisions of the Supreme court—and so I do IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Union and the United Nation’s settlement plan. not think it would be appropriate for me to say Tuesday, March 25, 2003 f that the cited decision of the Court of Appeals Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to is inconsistent with those decisions. PERSONAL EXPLANATION pay tribute to a great Georgian and an out- Last year, I voted in favor of a related (but standing American citizen. I am proud to rec- HON. MARK UDALL not identical) resolution. However, as I said at ognize Mr. Garland Thompson in the United OF COLORADO that time, I did so not because I necessarily States Congress for his invaluable contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agreed that the Circuit Court’s decision is ‘‘in- tions to his community, his state and his na- Tuesday, March 25, 2003 consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s First tion. Amendment jurisprudence’’ as that resolution Mr. Garland Thompson was born on June 5, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, last said, but because I agreed that ‘‘the Ninth Cir- 1928 in Soperton, GA. His dad operated as a week Colorado experienced a very heavy cuit Court of Appeals should agree to rehear’’ one-horse share cropper until he could save snowstorm—in fact, it was a blizzard in many the matter, as that resolution also stated. enough money to buy a small farm. Garland areas. This was good news for our state, grew up on the farm planting row crops. which has been suffering from a serious I am proud to recite the Pledge of Alle- giance because I personally consider it as Garland showed signs of the talent, deter- drought. However, it seriously interfered with mination and achievement that have been the being neither a prayer nor a religious practice travel. As a result, I was unable to be present hallmarks of his career at an early age, when and so think its recitation is not a religious ex- for votes on several measures. Had I been he graduated from Soperton High School. He ercise but instead a verbal expression of sup- present, I would have voted as follows: then attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural port for our country. However, obviously not On rollcall No. 65, H. Con. Res. 26—Con- College, and then University of Georgia where everyone shares my view. And, as I said last demning the punishment of execution by ston- he earned his Bachelors degree. He then at- ing as a gross violation of human rights—I year, I am not prepared to conclude that the tended the University of Georgia School of would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ author of the Ninth Circuit decision—a long- Banking as well as the L.S.U School of Bank- On rollcall No. 66, H.R. 868—Nicaragua serving judge originally appointed by President ing. Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2003—I Nixon—was clearly wrong as a matter of law, He met his wife, Anita, in Macon and they would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ even though as I understand it another ap- married in June, 1943. They have four chil- On rollcall No. 67, H. Res. 109—Urging peals court, in a similar case, has ruled dif- dren; Kirby, Andy, Beth and Tim and five passage of a resolution addressing human ferently. So, I definitely think the issue needs grandchildren; Betsy, Macie, Kip, Katie and rights in North Korea at the 59th session of to be resolved by the Supreme Court. Trent. the United Nations Commission on Human On rollcall No. 78, the Hill (Blue Dog) sub- Mr. Garland Thompson was employed with Rights, and calling on the Government of stitute to the budget resolution, I would have the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 12 North Korea to respect and protect the human voted ‘‘yes.’’ years in Wilkinson County, before serving 37 rights of its citizens—I would have voted years in banking between C&S Bank in Dub- On rollcall No. 79, the Toomey (Republican ‘‘yes.’’ lin, GA, and Sun Trust Bank in Douglas, GA. Study Committee) substitute to the budget res- On rollcall No. 68, H.R. 314—Mortgage Mr. Thompson has served on the Douglas- olution, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Servicing Clarification Act (Royce Financial Coffee County Industrial Authority board for Services)—I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ On rollcall No. 80, the Cummings (Black the past 21 years. He has also served as In- On rollcall No. 69, H.R. 417—Cibola Wildlife Caucus/Progressive Caucus substitute to the terim President and Director for the Douglas- Refuge Boundary Correction—I would have budget resolution, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Thirty voted ‘‘yes.’’ On rollcall No. 81, the Spratt (Democratic) years ago Coffee County was 90% dependent On rollcall No. 70, H.R. 699—To direct the substitute to the budget resolution, I would on their agriculture base. Today, they have a Secretary of the Interior to conduct a com- have voted ‘‘yes.’’ widely diversified economy that boasts about prehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spo- $200 million in the industrial base and $200 kane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho and On rollcall No. 82, on passage on H. Con. million in the agriculture base. As Garland Washington—I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Res. 95 (the budget resolution), I would have says, ‘‘it’s about 50/50 now and we are ex- On rollcall No. 71, the Sherman amendment voted ‘‘no.’’ tremely blessed’’. to H.R. 975 (bankruptcy bill), I would have On rollcall No. 83, passage of H. Con. Res. Garland has retired but still serves on the voted ‘‘no.’’ 104—expressing the support and appreciation Georgia State Soil & Water Commission, On rollcall No. 72, the Nadler amendment in of the Nation for the President and the mem- SubBelt Exposition, ABAC Alumni Board of Di- the nature of a substitute to H.R. 975 (bank- bers of the Armed forces who are participating rectors, and has served on the Vo-Ag Advi- ruptcy bill), I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ in Operation Iraqi Freedom—I would have sory Committee, Georgia Extension Advisory On rollcall No. 73, the Jackson-Lee motion voted ‘‘yes.’’ Commission, and the G.T.E. Advisory Board. to recommit H.R. 975 (bankruptcy bill), I would He is also a consultant on the U.S. 441 Eco- I would have done so because although I have voted ‘‘yes.’’ nomic Development Council. have disagreed with the way the President On rollcall No. 74, passage of H.R. 975 It is my distinguished pleasure today to has handled the diplomatic events leading up (bankruptcy bill), I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ honor Mr. Garland Thompson for his service to war, it is now time for us all to support our On rollcall No. 75, on approving the Journal, and dedication to Coffee County and its citi- brave men and women in uniform who are I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ zens. He remains an inspiration to us all. On rollcall No. 76, H.R. 1307—To amend charged with carrying out this mission and to f the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide pray for their success and safe return home. a special rule for members of the uniformed We all hope for a swift resolution with minimal A TRIBUTE TO MOLLIE WEST services in determining the exclusion of gain casualties—among our troops and Iraqis as from the sale of a principal residence and to well. And we must do more to protect our- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity selves at home. I am confident that the United OF ILLINOIS States and our allies will win the war. That will payments to members of the uniformed serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices, and for other purposes—I would have not be the end, but the beginning of the more voted ‘‘yes.’’ difficult task of securing the peace. Congress Tuesday, March 25, 2003 On rollcall No. 77, H. Res. 132—Expressing must commit to providing aid to rebuild Iraq Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today, in the sense of the House that the 9th Circuit and the Administration must work to repair re- celebration of Women’s History Month, I rise Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United lationships with our allies. We will need them to honor a woman from my district in Chicago, States Congress is inconsistent with the Su- and the rest of the international community in Mollie Lieber West, for her outstanding work preme Court’s interpretation of the first our corner to rebuild Iraq, bring stability to the and dedication to organizing women within the amendment and should be overturned, and for Middle East, and win the war on terrorism. labor movement. Her leadership has opened

VerDate Dec 13 2002 05:37 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.057 E25PT1 E574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 25, 2003 the door to thousands of women to join unions determination and sense of good will is some- his uncanny ability to remember names and and stand up for their rights in the workplace. thing all Americans can strive for today. faces of suspects, Deputy Palomares re- Barely off the boat from Poland, Mollie West Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Helen Mears viewed the surveillance video and recognized became an organizer and a person who stood was a talented artist who won her first prize the suspect as an inmate he had seen in the her ground. She was arrested for passing out for sculpture at the age of nine. She studied Los Angeles County Jail a few years before. leaflets in protest of her high schools’ decision formally in New York and Europe and was Deputy Palomares provided the suspect’s to discharge all the music, art, and gym teach- commissioned to sculpt a woman and winged name to investigators, who subsequently ar- ers because of budget constraints. Soon after, eagle design, the ‘‘Genius of Wisconsin,’’ for rested the suspect. Mollie was demonstrating in support of the Re- the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In 1986, Deputy Palomares was com- public Steel strikers in South Chicago. She Her sculpture of temperance reformer Frances mended by the Mayor of Artesia, Robert found herself in them midst of the Memorial Willard was the first of a woman to be placed Jamison, for his ‘‘consistent willingness to do Day Massacre of 1937 where ten workers in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. Ms. Mears more than what is required of him.’’ Mayor were killed by police bullets and were she, enjoyed a successful career and is remem- Jamison also praised him as a ‘‘symbol of too, felt the pressure of a pistol at her back as bered for her limitless energy and artistic abil- dedication to the department’’. she was ordered off the field. ity. On June 2, 1989, Deputy Palomares was Later, after working for various unions, she Kathryn Clarenbach is a woman who has commended for his assistance in the appre- became a professional proofreader, and joined made invaluable contributions to our edu- hension of a Paramount gang member who the Chicago Typographical Union. An active cational system. A graduate of the University had gotten into a shootout with deputies. member and a delegate to the Chicago Fed- of Wisconsin-Madison, Ms. Clarenbach cre- In 1994, Deputy Palomares was again com- eration of Labor, Mollie became the voice for ated the continuing education program for mended, this time by the father of a drive-by women laborers. She successfully lobbied for women at the university and was appointed shooting victim who wrote that Palomares’ the establishment of an annual tribute to the chair of the Governor’s Commission on the professional treatment of his son ‘‘calmed him Trade Union Women of Chicago, which con- Status of Women upon its creation in 1964. and left a lasting and positive impression’’. tinues to flourish today. She chaired the commission for 14 years and On March 19, 1996, he was commended by Another of Mollie’s great achievements was continues to serve as an inspiration to all the Department of Corrections for ‘‘dem- helping to found the Coalition of Labor Union women. onstrating exemplary service and dedication’’ Women (CLUW) in 1974. Today CLUW has a Finally, I would like to talk about Edna Fer- in apprehending convicted felon parolees and network of more than 75 chapters and a mem- ber. A talented writer, Ms. Ferber spent her for keeping ‘‘public safety in the forefront of bership of 20,000 women and men. The goals early years in Appleton, Wisconsin and even- his dealing with parolees and the community’’. of CLUW include promoting affirmative action tually wrote for the Milwaukee Journal. After In 2000, Deputy Palomares was com- in the workplace, strengthening the role of four years at the paper, she returned to Apple- mended twice, once by a citizen for the caring women in unions, organizing women workers, ton where she proceeded to write short sto- and compassionate way he handled a rescue and increasing the involvement of women in ries. Credited with introducing the character of call in which a child was injured. The second the political and legislative process. the American businesswoman to modern fic- commendation arose from his ‘‘prompt re- For the last twenty years, Mollie has served tion, she composed not only books but plans sponse and professionalism’’ that led to the as an officer and a volunteer of the Illinois as well, many of which have been turned into arrest of a burglary suspect who had fired a Labor History Society. From that platform, Broadway productions and movies. handgun at the victim. Mollie has been able to pass on her memories Each of these women has had an impact Throughout his career, Deputy Palomares of the struggle to audiences across the coun- not only on Wisconsin’s history but also on the has continuously demonstrated his dedication try. In addition, she has continued to stay in- history of the nation as a whole. Whether in to his profession, community, and family. Dep- volved in electoral politics at all levels. To this art or literature, activism or teaching, each of uty Palomares, who is affectionately called day, you can always count on Mollie’s voice to these women truly was a pioneer in her field ‘‘AP’’ by his colleagues, has succeeded in be among those fighting for the rights of all and deserves our remembrance. having a close-knit family with his wife, Susan, women workers. f their daughter, Sara, and son, Michael. As a Today, I ask you to join me in honoring Mol- family, the Palomares family regularly takes to lie for all she has contributed to working TRIBUTE TO AURELIO PALOMARES the open road in an RV and visits all parts of women everywhere! ´ the United States and Canada. On the road, f HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ he is sure to be tuned into National Public OF CALIFORNIA Radio, a station he listens to religiously while IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HISTORY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on duty. MONTH Tuesday, March 25, 2003 From one public servant to another, I praise Aurelio Palomares for his valor in the face of ´ HON. RON KIND Ms. LINDA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. danger and for his service to the community. OF WISCONSIN Speaker, on March 31, 2003, Aurelio f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Palomares, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy, will be retiring after 32 years of distin- COLON CANCER SCREEN FOR LIFE Tuesday, March 25, 2003 guished county service. ACT OF 2003 Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor Deputy Palomares was born in Leon, Mex- of Women’s History Month. In 1987, Congress ico in 1948, and, three years later, immigrated HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN passed a resolution designating the month of to the United States with his parents. After be- OF MARYLAND March as Women’s History Month and a time coming a United States citizen, Deputy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor, ‘‘American women of every race, Palomares enlisted in the U.S. Army and class and ethnic background [who] have made served as a medic from 1969 to 1971, until he Tuesday, March 25, 2003 historic contributions to the growth and was honorably discharged. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- strength of our Nation in countless recorded After his tour of duty, Deputy Palomares troduce the Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act and unrecorded ways.’’ began his career with Los Angeles County as of 2003. Colorectal cancer is the number two For 2003, the theme of Women’s History a security officer in 1971. Aspiring to be a cancer killer in the United States. This year, Month is ‘‘Women Pioneering the Future.’’ In deputy, he joined the Los Angeles County an estimated 147,000 new cases will be diag- celebration of this month, I would like to focus Sheriff’s Department in 1980. nosed and more than 57,000 Americans will on four women from Wisconsin’s history and Since then, Deputy Palomares has received die from the disease. My home state of Mary- honor their contributions to society. 23 commendations throughout his career with land ranks 7th in the nation in the number of First, I would like to recognize Cordelia A.P. the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department new cases and in the number of deaths. Our Harvey. An army nurse during the Civil War, and has served as a bilingual bridge between capital city, Washington, DC, ranks first in the Ms. Harvey worked vigorously in support of law enforcement and the Spanish speaking nation. soldiers and their families. She not only col- community in Los Angeles County. Colorectal cancer disproportionately impacts lected money to support soldiers and their On April 8, 1985, he was commended after the elderly. The risk begins to increase after families but also campaigned for cleaner and handling a bank robbery in which the suspect the age or 40 and rises sharply between the more efficient hospitals for the soldiers. Her used a handgun and stole over $4,000. Using ages of 50 to 55, when it doubles with each

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Mar 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MR8.061 E25PT1 March 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E575 succeeding decade. Despite advances in sur- courages beneficiaries from seeking screen- The list of awards bestowed upon Ron gical techniques and adjudvant therapy, there ing. speaks volumes about his job performance, has been only a modest improvement in sur- My colleague, Representative PHIL ENGLISH, knowledge, and skills. During his career, he vival for patients with advanced cancers. joins me today to introduce this important leg- has received more than 30 outstanding/excep- The good news is that colorectal cancer is islation, as well as my colleagues in the Sen- tional performance ratings. He also received preventable, and it is highly treatable when ate, JOSEPH LIEBERMAN and SUSAN COLLINS. the May 1999, Silver de Fleury Medal, the discovered early. Most cases of the disease This bill is supported by the American College 1994 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planner begin an non-cancerous polyps which can be of Gastroenterology, the American Society for of the Year, and the 1994 and 1985 LRD detected and removed during routine Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Planner of the Year Award. screenings—preventing the development of Gastroenterological Association. It would im- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues colorectal cancer. Screening tests also save prove beneficiary utilization and help ensure and myself, I want to thank Ron Keeney for lives even when they detect polyps that have the safety of colorectal cancer screenings by the time and effort he has put into the lives of become cancerous by catching the disease in doing three things. others. Although his time with the Corps of its earliest, most curable stages. The cure rate First, it would increase reimbursement for Engineers is drawing to a close, I know the is up to 93 percent when colorectal cancer is colorectal cancer related procedures to ensure people of the Huntington District will continue discovered early. that physicians are able to cover the costs of to benefit from his contributions for many Recognizing the importance of early detec- providing these valuable services. years to come. I want to wish him and his Second, our bill will provide Medicare cov- tion, Congress in 1997 enacted a Medicare family all the best for this next stage of life. colorectal cancer screening benefit. Medicare erage for a pre-screening office visit. If Medi- care will pay for a consultation prior to a diag- currently covers either a screening f colonoscopy every ten years or a flexible nostic colonoscopy, it also should pay for a sigmoidoscopy every four years for average- consultation before a screening colonoscopy. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON risk individuals. Beneficiaries identified as high Third, the bill would exempt colorectal can- THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR risk are entitled to a colonoscopy every two cer screening procedures from the customary 2004 years. Medicare deductible requirement. By reducing the financial requirements on the beneficiary, Despite the availability of this benefit, very SPEECH OF few seniors are actually being screened for this law will encourage increased access to colorectal cancer. Since its implementation in colorectal screening services. HON. ROSA L. DELAURO The preventive benefits we authorized in 1998, the percentage of Medicare bene- OF CONNECTICUT ficiaries receiving either a screening or diag- 1997 were an important step toward fighting nostic colonoscopy has increased by only one this deadly disease. But the colorectal cancer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent. screening program is in danger of failing with- Thursday, March 20, 2003 Why aren’t more seniors being screened? I out our intervention. I strongly urge all my col- believe the problem is due, in part, to rapidly leagues to support this critical legislation. The House in Committee of the Whole declining coloercal screening reimbursement f House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill concurrent resolution levels. By 2002, Medicare reimbursement for TRIBUTE TO RON KEENEY (H. Con. Res. 95) establishing the congres- diagnostic colonoscopies performed in an out- sional budget for the United States Govern- patient setting had declined 36 percent from HON. HAROLD ROGERS ment for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth initial 1998 level. For flexible sigmoidoscopies, appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years OF KENTUCKY payment in 2002 was 54 percent less. 2003 and 2005 through 2013: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While reimbursement has dropped across Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in the board, cuts have been particularly harsh Tuesday, March 25, 2003 strong opposition to this rule. Budgets are for screenings provided in hospital outpatient Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I about priorities. They are about values. But departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgery rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated civil this budget does not reflect our priorities or centers (ASCs). In 1997, a colonoscopy per- servant and all around great American, Mr. our values. Instead, it shows an irresponsible formed in one of these settings was reim- Ron Keeney. After 37 years with the U.S. disregard for working families and priorities the bursed at approximately $301. Now in 2002, Army Corps of Engineers in Huntington, WV, American people have made clear. the rate has fallen to about $213. he is retiring and embarking on a new stage One example of that disregard in the Re- The facility-specific cuts provide incentives of life. I want to express my deepest gratitude publican budget is its potential impact on the for physicians to perform screenings in their for his many contributions. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. While this offices, where reimbursement rates have re- Ron Keeney has led a distinguished career budget does not explicitly instruct the Re- mained between 68 percent and 108 percent and played a critical role in improving the lives sources Committee to open ANWR for oil ex- higher. As you know, Medicare has estab- and living conditions of thousands of people in ploration, it is clear that the Republican major- lished its own criteria for both ASCs and my home district in Southern and Eastern ity intends to use its reconciliation instructions HOPDs to ensure high quality of care and pa- Kentucky. Ron has been instrumental in get- to the Resources Committee to move forward tient safety. While there are office facilities ting a number of important flood control with the Administration’s drilling proposal. where endoscopy is safely performed, physi- projects off the ground in my region and he ANWR is one of the finest examples of wil- cians’ offices are, for the most part, unregu- shares my belief that we must carefully bal- derness left on the planet, with a full range of lated environments. This site-of-service dif- ance economic development with the needs of largely undisturbed ecosystems. The tens of ferential may interfere with the clinical deci- our rich natural environment. Through his ef- thousands of caribou, polar and grizzly bears, sion-making process, at the expense of patient forts, the Huntington District has become an birds, wolves, and fox that call this place safety. integral component of our region’s PRIDE pro- In addition, Medicare currently pays for a gram, which is helping clean up our water- home should not be sacrificed for a mere 180- consultation prior to a diagnostic colonoscopy, ways and streams. I want to thank Ron for day supply of oil, which is all the United States but not for a screening colonoscopy. Since sharing my vision of how federal-local partner- Geological Survey says we will likely recover. colonoscopy involves conscious sedation, phy- ships can bridge gaps, streamline the process, Even oil companies like British Petroleum, sicians generally do not perform them without and make real contributions to people’s daily who have given up on the prospect of drilling a pre-procedure office visit to ascertain a pa- lives. in the Refuge, understand the relatively small tient’s medical history and to educate patients Ron is also widely respected within the amounts of oil ANWR is expected to yield and as to the required preparatory steps. In fact, Army Corp of Engineers. Beyond measure, the high cost of removing it. several states now require physicians to con- Ron has improved the Huntington District’s This budget should invest in renewable en- sult with patients prior to procedures involving programmatic, oversight, planning, and fiscal ergy sources, not drilling for oil in the pristine conscious sedation. Because Medicare will not performance. He has also proven invaluable wilderness. Yet my amendment to protect the pay for pre-screening consultations, many as the District’s key civilian decision-maker Refuge in the Budget Committee was de- physicians must provide them for free. witih regard to strategic management of its feated on a party-line vote. And, unlike screening mammography, major civil-works, environmental, and other Mr. Chariman, this budget does not reflect colorectal cancer screening tests are subject programs and projects, including work for the priorities or values of the American people. to the Medicare Part B deductible, which dis- other Federal agencies. I urge my colleagues to oppose this rule.

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