November 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2427 midshipmen by bringing works of literature to lead to patients, visitors, and staff reducing worked tirelessly to protect our national parks. the stage. By engaging the Brigade of Mid- and hopefully quitting the use of tobacco prod- His contribution to the Harper’s Ferry National shipmen with complex moral issues and por- ucts. By taking this action, the hospitals in my Historic Park will always be appreciated and I trayals of human nature, the Masqueraders community will lead by example in our efforts am pleased that he is being recognized for his have helped prepare generations of future offi- to reduce tobacco use. service to our community. cers for the challenges of military leadership. The toll of tobacco in America is dev- In closing, I want to thank my colleagues for While midshipmen produced theater pieces astating, with 440,000 people dying pre- joining me in recognizing Donald W. Campbell in the nineteenth century, the Masqueraders maturely each year from tobacco use. To- as the 2007 Steven Tyng Mather Award win- formally organized in 1907 with the approval bacco use is the cause of at least 30 percent ner for his dedication to protecting this scenic of the Commandant of Midshipmen. That year, of all cancer deaths and 87 percent of lung and historic jewel. under the leadership of Midshipmen First cancer deaths. Secondhand smoke is a major Class Kirkwood H. Donavin, William B. health hazard—3,000 otherwise healthy non- f Piersol, and Frank W. Townsend, the smokers nationwide will die of lung cancer an- Masqueraders began an unbroken series of nually because of their exposure to second- 911 MODERNIZATION AND PUBLIC annual performances that have educated mid- hand smoke. SAFETY ACT OF 2007 shipmen up to the present day. Productions In Maryland, there will be more than 4,000 have ranged from Greek tragedies and com- new cases of lung cancer diagnosed this year SPEECH OF edies to classics of the modern stage. High- and there will be nearly 3,000 lung cancer lights of the group’s century of service include deaths. In addition to the thousands of lives HON. GENE GREEN a 1974 American College Theater Festival lost to diseases caused by tobacco products, OF TEXAS production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern the annual direct and indirect health care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are Dead, invited to play at the Kennedy Cen- costs in the U.S. caused by tobacco use is ap- ter’s Eisenhower Theater and honored by the proximately $194 billion. Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Chief of Naval Operations, and a critically ac- As people across the country begin to at- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, claimed 1983 compilation of Shakespeare his- tempt to conquer tobacco addiction on this I rise in strong support of this legislation to up- tory plays. Great American Smokeout day, Congress date and improve 911 services for today’s Madam Speaker, we should especially ac- must continue to do its part on reducing the technology. knowledge Professors Michael Jasperson, addiction to tobacco. I urge my colleagues to David White, and Anne Marie Drew, for their cosponsor and pass H.R. 1108, the Family Improving public safety is a constant strug- vision and dedication as Masqueraders direc- Smoking Prevention and Control Act. This bill gle, as I have learned working on improving tors from 1960 to 2001. We should also recog- would grant the FDA the authority to regulate 911 services for the Houston area and the en- nize the current director, Professor Christy tobacco products and the marketing of those tire state of Texas as a state legislator, and I Stanlake; co-presidents, Midshipmen First products, which the tobacco industry has want to thank Mr. GORDON for his work on this Class Joy Dewey and David Smestuen; and shamelessly marketed to our Nation’s youth to legislation, both in introducing it and for work- Officer Representative, Commander Mark create lifetime smokers and consumers of ing with all involved parties throughout the Larabee. Finally, we should acknowledge the their deadly products. process to create a bill with such broad sup- key support provided by the English Depart- Madam Speaker, I applaud the hospitals in port. ment Chair, Professor Allyson Booth, and the my congressional district for becoming smoke- In June 2005, after it received reports about Director of the Division of Humanities and So- free zones and commend the American Can- the inability of some Voice over Internet Pro- cial Sciences, Colonel David Mollahan. cer Society for their efforts in reducing Amer- tocol (VoIP) customers to access 911 serv- Madam Speaker, it is fitting that we honor ica’s addiction to tobacco products. ices, the Federal Communications Commis- the Masqueraders for their century of commit- sion (FCC) issued regulations requiring VoIP f ment to the power of theater to prepare mid- providers to automatically provide 911 serv- shipmen for leadership in peace and war. In HONORING DONALD W. CAMPBELL ices to their customers, and to route these honor of Masqueraders’ support of the mission calls with a call-back number and the caller’s of the Naval Academy, the people of the registered location, either directly or through a United States of America wish them all suc- HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO third-party. OF WEST VIRGINIA cess for another hundred years of service to After trying to address this issue for several the Brigade of Midshipmen, our Navy and Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, I hope we can send a bill to the Presi- rine Corps, and our country. Thursday, November 15, 2007 dent this Congress addressing VoIP E911. f The purpose of H.R. 3403 is to ensure that Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today consumers using VoIP services to place GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT to respectfully request that my colleagues join phone calls have access to E911, by giving me in congratulating Donald W. Campbell for VoIP providers access to 911 infrastructure being named the National Parks Conservation HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN and by extending existing liability protections Association 2007 recipient of the Steven Tyng OF MARYLAND to VoIP service. Mather Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Don Campbell has been a tireless advocate This bill requires VoIP providers to provide Thursday, November 15, 2007 and ambassador for Harper’s Ferry National 911 service and E911 service to its sub- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise Historic Park for nearly thirty years. When he scribers in accordance with the Federal Com- today to recognize the American Cancer Soci- arrived at Harper’s Ferry as Superintendent, munications Commission (FCC) regulations. It ety’s 31st annual Great American Smokeout— Don was a self-described ‘‘peace, love, and allows VoIP to access the nation’s existing a day when smokers across the Nation mark let’s everybody get along,’’ laid-back Califor- 911 infrastructure, which is largely operated by the event by cutting back, forsaking cigarettes nian. Since then, he has forged relationships their competitors, traditional telephone compa- for the day, or perhaps quitting altogether. of mutual trust and understanding with the nies. VoIP companies will also be permitted to I’m proud that in my Congressional district, communities that surround his park and has access existing 911 infrastructure not only to all the hospitals—which already prohibit smok- touched many with his strong values and deliver 911 calls, but also to provide location ing indoors—will today be extending their steady leadership. and call-back information for those calls. smoke-free zones and prohibit the use of to- Don’s service, leadership, and advocacy for Customers using VoIP services expect to bacco products anywhere on their campuses. the protection of Harper’s Ferry National His- access 911 services just as wireless and This includes outside entrances, walkways, toric Park exemplify what it means to be a wireline customers do, and this legislation en- parking lots and garages. Patients, visitors, steward of America’s national parks. For more sures it is parallel with those services when it and hospital employees are covered by this than twenty years, the National Parks Con- comes to E911 regulations and requirements. policy. These medical institutions, which treat servation Association has proudly presented I strongly support this legislation to improve many diseases that result from use of tobacco the annual Steven Tyng Mather Award to a public safety, and I urge my colleagues to join products, are taking a critical step that will National Park Service employee who has me in supporting it.

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Guido Theater at Thursday, November 15, 2007 TRIBUTE TO THE GREATER SOM- the Ford Community & Performing Arts Cen- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam ERSET COUNTY CHAPTER OF ter. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the THE AMERICAN RED CROSS On November 16, 2007, the City of Dear- Colonel John Rosenkrans Chapter of the New born will hold a gala celebration honoring the Jersey Society of Sons of the American Revo- HON. MIKE FERGUSON life of the late Mayor Michael A. Guido. It is at lution. The Society strives to preserve and this gala event that the magnificent theater at share the rich heritage of our Nation’s birth for OF NEW JERSEY the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center the generations. Its many chapters, dotted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be dedicated in Mayor Guido’s name. This throughout our Nation, keep the spirit of the Thursday, November 15, 2007 is a fitting tribute as the state-of-the-art Ford American revolution alive and help to spark Community & Performing Arts Center was the the same love of country and principle that led Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to crowning achievement in the impressive ca- our forefathers to give birth to our Constitution honor the Greater Somerset County Chapter reer of Mayor Guido. The center is the largest and our Nation. of the American Red Cross, which today is municipally owned recreation center in North New Jersey, often known as ‘‘Crossroads of celebrating its 90th anniversary. America. the Revolution,’’ has a long and proud history The American Red Cross has a rich history Along with the dedication ceremony, the and played a pivotal role in our nascent Na- of providing relief and assistance to victims of evening will also include a fundraiser for the tion’s victory in the Revolutionary War. The fires, floods and other natural disasters, dating Michael A. Guido Pancreatic Cancer Research New Jersey Journal, published in Chatham, back to its founding by Clara Barton in 1881. Fund at the Karmanos Cancer Institute. That was a major catalyst for the Revolution. The The organization is a great American success the funds will go to pancreatic research is es- Continental Congress met in Nassau Hall at story, as it relies on the contributions of volun- pecially meaningful to our late ‘‘friendly mayor’’ Princeton University. One of the most famous teers, and gains its funding through private do- and his family. women of the Revolution, Molly Pitcher, was a nations and fees from health and safety serv- For 21 years Mayor Guido served the city of legend born of New Jersey battles. And, this ices. Dearborn with enthusiasm, devotion, and a fine state was the third to ratify the Constitu- The Greater Somerset County Chapter sense of humor. Throughout his career he ac- tion and the first to ratify the Bill of Rights. evolved as a conglomeration of smaller chap- complished much. Known for his commitment Then, of course, there is Washington’s cross- ters in central New Jersey, the first of which to the people of Dearborn, fiscal responsibility, ing of the Delaware River, the Battles of Tren- was the Bound Brook Chapter in 1917. This and leadership skills, among his many ton and Princeton, the Battle of Monmouth, chapter includes 15 municipalities, providing achievements, Guido served as president of and more. These are all part of the American residents with access to emergency and dis- the U.S. Conference of Mayors and held var- psyche and history. aster services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ious leadership positions with the National Colonel John Rosenkrans has been de- including blood-donation programs, prepared- League of Cities. During his battle with pan- scribed as ‘‘perhaps the most outstanding ness education, health and safety training, and creatic cancer, Guido continued to work tire- Revolutionary patriot of Sussex County.’’ The medical transportation services. lessly in City Hall on behalf of the people of compatriots of this chapter of the New Jersey I would also like to recognize the important Dearborn. He also sprouted growth throughout Society of Sons of the American Revolution work that the Greater Somerset County Chap- Dearborn. A short list of his accomplishments have made it their duty to share his stories ter’s members performed for the residents of includes the devolvement of downtown Dear- and those of the Colonel’s heroic contem- New Jersey that I represent during flooding born, the creation of recreational facilities like poraries. They play an important part in keep- that occurred in recent years, particularly in the Dearborn Ice Skating Center, the construc- ing our Nation’s feet firmly planted in our the towns of Bound Brook and Manville. The tion of a new police headquarters, the rede- proud past as we reach ever higher into the vital services provided by these volunteers— sign of Ford Wood Park, and the expansion of future. This weekend, they will celebrate their and the care and compassion displayed during Esper Branch Library. 50th anniversary, and I commend them for these difficult times—epitomized the mission I ask that all of my colleagues join me in their good work. of the American Red Cross. congratulating the city of Dearborn for the f Madam Speaker, the Greater Somerset dedication of the Michael A. Guido Theater, as County Chapter, as well as the American Red well as joining me in remembering the devoted PAYING TRIBUTE TO A PIONEER, public servant who served the people of Dear- THE LATE REP. GUS HAWKINS Cross as a whole, represents the best in help- ing Americans in their time of need. I am born for 21 years. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL proud to represent an area that is home to f such a fine organization, and I am pleased to HONORING ROBERT MANT OF NEW YORK congratulate the Greater Somerset County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chapter of the American Red Cross as it cele- Thursday, November 15, 2007 brates its 90th anniversary. HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in reverence of the 100 years Augustus Free- f Thursday, November 15, 2007 man ‘‘Gus’’ Hawkins, the former representative PERSONAL EXPLANATION from Los Angeles, fought on this Earth for the Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise causes of justice and equality. Prior to his today to honor Robert Mant, a constituent who passing, he had been the oldest former mem- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM lost his courageous 9-year battle with colon ber of Congress, and the longevity of his leg- OF MINNESOTA cancer on March 29, 2007. acy will easily match the longevity of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This week, the Town of Brewster, Massa- years. chusetts, will honor Bob for his many years of Thursday, November 15, 2007 He was the first African American elected to dedicated public service by naming a stunning the House from California—and, indeed, from Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam stretch of beach along Cape Cod Bay as the entire western United States—as well as a Speaker, I regret that I missed rollcall vote No. ‘‘Mant’s Landing’’. founding member of the Congressional Black 1091. Had I been present, I would have voted First and foremost, ‘‘Captain Bob’’, as he Caucus. He was instrumental in the passage ‘‘yea.’’ was lovingly referred to by family and friends,

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