E1188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 25, 2001 Guyanese American, James Norris Williams, Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) performed the Heimlich Maneuver on little as a Point of Light for all . and Human Rights Watch: Americas, in con- Cody, dislodging the obstruction that almost James Norris Williams, was born and edu- cluding that the Fujimori-Montesinos anti-ter- took Cody’s life. Mr. Pempin proceeded to cated in . He first started working as a rorism laws violate both international law and carry the fragile child to his office where he teacher of Latin, Math, English and History at the Peruvian Constitution. Her trial should not waited for emergency medical workers to ar- West Demerara High School in 1961. Four have been held until those laws were re- rive. Forever at the service of his children, Mr. years later he took a position as an Assistant formed. Pempin was cradling Cody in his arms as his in the Reservations Department for Guyana International observers, human rights advo- mother arrived. It is due to Mr. Pempin’s sin- Airways Corporation, which would set the cates and legal scholars report that Lori’s trial cere love and devotion that little Cody was stage for a prolific and enduring career in the has been riddled with violations of due proc- back at school the next day, alive and well. company. ess. Much of the evidence used against her Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Mr. Soon after he was initially hired by Guyana was gathered during her discredited military Pempin, an outstanding father, principal and Airways, he became Traffic and Operations trial, in many cases from witnesses who had human being. Mr. Pempin exemplifies the Assistant and was sent to Trinidad where he been subjected to torture. Most of the wit- service and honor that our city and nation worked and underwent training in the Oper- nesses have since recanted their earlier state- stand for. ations Department with BWIA at Piarco Airport ments. The only witness against Lori received f and on his return to Guyana, was promoted to a reduced sentence for his testimony against Senior Traffic and Operations Assistant; he Lori and, on the eve of Lori’s trial was given PERSONAL EXPLANATION was quickly promoted to Station Super- a new trial so that he can get another reduc- intendent at Atkinson Airport in Guyana. tion in sentence. Furthermore, court pro- HON. BOB RILEY James Norris Williams was married to June ceedings clearly show that the judges had de- OF ALABAMA James in 1967, and only a few weeks later, he cided the verdict long before this trial began. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was sent to London to train with British Air- How fair is a trial in which a judge proclaims Monday, June 25, 2001 ways Commercial and was presented with a a defendant guilty while witnesses are still Service Handling Specialist Diploma upon being heard? Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably completion of the program. In her public statement in court yesterday, detained for Rollcall No. 177, on agreeing to In 1972, James was promoted to Assistant Lori said that she was sorry for the violence the amendment to increase funding (by trans- General Manager of Guyana Airways, and in and the deaths that there have been. She has fer) for the National Endowment for the Hu- this capacity, coordinated the Caribbean Free condemned terrorism in the past and she did manities by $3 million; the Institute of Muse- Trade Association and was responsible for so again today. Lori has always maintained ums and Library Services by $2 million; and cargo, marketing and sales, aircraft oper- that she was innocent of the charges against NEA Challenge America Arts Fund by $10 mil- ational permits and handling documentation. her. lion. Had I been present I would have voted Later that same year, he was appointed Man- I am hopeful that the Peruvian President will ‘‘no.’’ ager for Cargo Services North American recognize that Lori has already served 51⁄2 Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained based in Miami, and from 1975 to 1978, he years in prison under very harsh cir- from Rollcall No. 178, on agreeing to the served as General Manager of Guyana Air- cumstances and will pardon her. It is time for amendment to increase funding for weather- ways. Lori to come home. ization programs by $24 million; to increase Upon moving to the United States in 1979, f the account for Payments In Lieu of Taxes by James worked as a manager at Medas Ship- $12 million; and to increase the account for ping, before acquiring two trucks of his own IN HONOR OF MR. PHILIP PEMPIN energy conservation programs by $24 million. and establishing a family business, Williams Had I been present I would have voted no. Mr. Shipping and Delivery Service, which deliv- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for Roll- ered furniture to stores throughout the tri-state OF OHIO call No. 179, on agreeing to the amendment to area. In 1986, the company expanded and its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES limit the extension for the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program to one year. Had I name changed to Williams Worldwide Ship- Monday, June 25, 2001 ping and Trading which now operates as a been present I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ worldwide shipping company, servicing Guy- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for ana and the Caribbean Islands and is Brook- honor Mr. Philip Pempin in recognition of his Rollcall No. 180, on agreeing to the amend- lyn’s main cargo consolidator. valor in saving a young boy’s life. ment preventing funds in the bill being ex- James and his wife June have three lovely Mr. Pempin has been the dutiful principal of pended to conduct preleasing, leasing and re- children: Nicholas, Michelle and Lester. Four the Riverside Elementary School in Cleveland lated activities under either the Mineral Leas- granddaughters—Leslie Ann, Shenice, for the past three years. Mr. Pempin is a lumi- ing Act or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Kennedi and Kristen. They also have one nary of the Cleveland school system. It is be- Act within the boundaries of a National Monu- grandson, Ethan Nicholas. cause of his guidance and ambition that the ment. Had I been present I would have voted Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Mr. Riverside Elementary School stands out in our ‘‘no.’’ James Norris Williams as a Point of Light for district. His individualized and scrupulous at- Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for all Americans. tention toward each and every pupil in the Rollcall No. 181, on agreeing to the amend- f school has helped the school rise high in ment to prevent use of funds to execute a final terms of performance. Mr. Pempin exemplifies lease agreement for oil or gas development in LORI BERENSON the ambition and diligence that we all strive the area of the Gulf of Mexico known as for. Working without an assistant, Mr. Pempin Lease Sale 181 prior to April 1, 2002. Had I HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY strove to help his fourth graders pass all five been present I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ OF parts of the Ohio proficiency test last year, Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES soaring above the state average. Although Mr. Rollcall No. 182, on agreeing to the amend- Pempin’s feats at work are unprecedented, the ment to require that none of the funds in the Monday, June 25, 2001 quality and beneficence of his person by far bill may be used to suspend or revise the final Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, overshadow his already tremendous achieve- regulations published in the Federal Register when Peru announced it would retry Lori last ments in Cleveland’s education system. on November 21, 2000, that amended envi- August, we hoped for an open and fair hear- Mr. Pempin is also a proud and dedicated ronmental mining rules. Had I been present I ing. Instead, what she received was a public father. However, not only is he father to his would have voted ‘‘no.’’ circus in which the verdict was a foregone own children, but also to each and every pupil Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for conclusion. in the Riverside Elementary School, as dem- Rollcall No. 183, on agreeing to the amend- Peru has condemned Lori Berenson under onstrated by his heroic feat on Thursday, June ment to prevent use of funds in the bill for the draconian anti-terrorism laws enacted during 14, 2001. At 12:30 p.m. in Riverside’s cafe- purpose of paying salaries and expenses of the flawed Fujimori-Montesinos regime. The teria, six-year-old Cody Boytek was visibly in personal of the Department of the Interior to U.S. Department of State and the Inter-Amer- trouble. Mr. Pempin saw that the child was extend leases, any standstill agreement, or the ican Human Rights court system have been choking and getting weaker by the minute. terms of the settlement agreement that took joined by human rights groups such as the Taking quick action, Mr. Pempin successfully effect March 30, 2001, concerning the holders CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1189 of interests in seven campsite leases in Bis- 2001 SUPPLEMENTAL rank of Officer’s Cross by His Majesty the cayne National Park, , identified as APPROPRIATIONS ACT King of Spain. Through his selfless work in campsite leases collectively known as providing valuable assistance, counseling and ‘‘Stiltsville’’. Had I been present I would have SPEECH OF legal services for the protection of citizens of voted ‘‘no.’’ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Spain residing in Los Angeles, Jose Mariano Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for OF NEW YORK Castillo has earned this distinction. Achievement and accolade have followed Rollcall No. 184, on agreeing to the amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to reduce the amount for National En- Jose throughout his life. Born in San Jose de Wednesday, June 20, 2001 dowment for the Arts by $10,000,000. Had I Colinas, San Barbara, Honduras he graduated been present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The House in Committee of the Whole high school Suma Cum Laude and received the National First Place Honor gold medal pre- Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained for House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 2216) making sented by the President of the Republic of Rollcall No. 185, on passage of the FY 2002 supplemental appropriations for the fiscal Honduras. Jose continued his studies in the Department of Interior and Related Agencies year ending September 30, 2001, and for other United States at Los Angeles City College, Appropriations Act. Had I been present I purposes: learning the language of his newly adopted would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Chair- home. The next stop on his educational jour- man, I would like to add additional comments ney was the University of , Los An- f to the previous statement I gave regarding my geles (UCLA), where he pursued general un- A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL good friend from New York, Mr. CROWLEY’s dergraduate studies in Political Science and AMERICANS: MR. NIGEL O. PILE amendment to the Supplemental Appropria- Public Administration. Jose interrupted his tions bill. studies to serve in the United States Army for A few weeks ago this body voted on the two years. He continued his military service in HON. MAJOR R. OWENS President’s education bill, showing support for the ready active U.S. Army Reserves Control our students. Nothing is more important to our Group for four years, all the while completing OF NEW YORK children’s future than a sound education. both his undergraduate and law degrees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We all agree on that matter, but our schools Following graduation from Southwestern cannot meet the needs of our children if they University School of Law and passage of the Monday, June 25, 2001 are underfunded. California Bar Exam, Jose embarked on an Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, as the nation of This amendment would strike 25 million dol- impressive law career. He counts among his Guyana celebrates its 35th Independence An- lars under the Operations and Maintenance major clients the governments of several niversary, I would like to salute an outstanding account of the Army that has been requested countries and numerous national and inter- Guyanese American, Nigel O. Pile as a Point for Recruiting and Advertising for this branch. national companies. In addition to a thriving of Light for all Americans. These much needed funds would be trans- law practice, Jose has been involved in many ferred to the Department of Education for their professional associations and community serv- Nigel O. Pile hails from Guyana. He was Magnet School Assistance Program. ice activities including service for two separate born on December 22, 1950. He held various Many of the students in my district benefit terms as the President of the Los Angeles leadership positions while growing up in Guy- from Magnet Schools. Specifically Community County Parks and Recreation Commission. ana, including Chairman of the St. James The School District 30 which serves a diverse stu- Rightfully, Jose has earned a multitude of Less Anglican Church Organization. He also dent population in , New York. Magnet special honors and acclaim for his many ac- represented the Diocesan Youth Association Schools are important places of learning be- complishments. He has been honored by the at International Conferences, through various cause these are specialized theme schools fo- City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Youth Exchange Programs. Athletics con- cusing on areas such as math and science. Board of Supervisors and by the countries of tinues to gain tremendous support from Nigel. These schools often provide innovative edu- Argentina Ecuador, Guatemala and Honduras. Nigel Pile came to the United States in cational programs. And perhaps most impor- Of course, for Jose being husband to Nancy 1977. He holds an Associate Degree in Bank- tantly because these schools are public, they and father to Yvonne are the most cherished ing and Finance from Borough of Manhattan provide parents a choice within the public honors ever bestowed upon him. Community College and furthered his dis- school system. Mr. Speaker, as family and friends gather in cipline in finance at Baruch College. He has This amendment would provide additional Los Angeles to witness the presentation of the worked in the New York financial district as an funding to increase assistance to Magnet Order of Queen Isabella the Catholic to Jose Account Administrator where he was respon- Schools and other Local Education Agencies Mariano Castillo by the Consul General of sible for the investing of cash from various to create or expand Magnet schools in needed Spain, it is with great honor that I ask my col- Pension Funds, such as the New York State communities. leagues to join me today in saluting this ex- Pension Fund. CSD 30 has created an interactive learning ceptional American and cherished friend. In 1983, he started a small Travel Agency community employing the teachers, parents, f on Fulton Street in the Bedford Stuyvesant students, and local universities of Queens, A POINT OF LIGHT FOR ALL area. National Pride, as it is known, has be- New York, and its mission would greatly be AMERICANS: MR. ED AHMAD come a household name to the Guyanese supported by additional funding. family. From a one-desk, one-phone and one- I join with my dear friend from New York, in staff agency, National Pride is now one of the that it is my hope that this body will find the HON. MAJOR R. OWENS most successful enterprises in New York and additional 25 million dollars for the Magnet OF NEW YORK Guyana. Nigel Pile has expanded this oper- School Assistance Program at the U.S. De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation to two offices in New York and five in partment of Education as this bill works its Monday, June 25, 2001 Guyana. Through this expansion, he has cre- way through the process. ated opportunities of entrepreneurship and f Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, as the nation of employment for the residents of the Flatbush Guyana celebrates its 35th Independence An- HONORING JOSE MARIANO niversary, I would like to salute an outstanding and Queens communities. The establishment CASTILLO of National Pride has created channels Guyanese American, Ed Ahmad, as a Point of through which can ini- Light for all Americans. tiate and maintain contact with relatives and HON. XAVIER BECERRA Ed Ahmad is a successful entrepreneur who friends in Guyana. OF CALIFORNIA owns and operates many businesses. He is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES currently the broker/owner of Century 21 In the spirit of fostering unity among Guya- Ahmad Realty, Inc. and Ace Mortgages, Inc. nese, Nigel Pile maintains his sponsorship of Monday, June 25, 2001 He is also the CEO/President of the Chateau the Ms. Guyana New York Pageant, and con- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is with ut- Royale, Inc. tinues to support social programs for youth as most pleasure and privilege that I rise today to A Guyanese immigrant, Mr. Ahmad arrived well as the elderly. recognize a wonderful American, Mr. Jose in the United States in 1983. He came in Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Mr. Nigel Mariano Castillo, for his admission into the search of prosperity for himself and his family. O. Pile as a Point of Light for all Americans. Order of Queen Isabella the Catholic with the He worked hard and obtained a Bachelor of