892 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH T. VESPO JOSEPH T. VESPO trois marketing company, Joe well under­ stands the hardship of the small business HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN owner in our regulatory society. He is also HON. HAMILTON ASH, JR. owner, developer and general contractor of OF NEW YORK Crawford Centre, a 75 acre industrial/com­ OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mercial park on Route 17K in the Town of Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Crawford, so he is vitally interested in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES controlled growth of Orange County. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the town of New­ Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Joe is a graduate of the Cooper Union burgh, NY, Republican committee annually se­ School of Engineering and Science. He re­ Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ lects an outstanding community leader to sin­ ceived his Bachelor of Science Degree in ognize and pay special tribute to Joseph T. gle out for special honor at the committee's Electrical Engineering in 1968. As a college Vespo, successful businessman, community annual Lincoln Day Dinner. student during that time of national tur­ I am pleased to announce that, for 1992, moil, he grasps the need for law and order in leader, and Republican Party chairman. Mr. our society. Vespo is being honored by the Town of New­ the committee has selected an individual who Joe was honorable discharged from the burgh Republican Committee at their annual is not only a dedicated community leader, but U.S. Marine Corps in 1959. The following Lincoln Day Dinner on February 8, as 1992 is also a person who has earned a sterling year, he married his wife Florence. Joe and Republican of the Year for his tremendous reputation as a dedicated businessperson, po­ Florence are the parents of two daughters contributions and outstanding service to his litical organizer, and public servant. He is an (Karen, age 26 and Lynda, age 25) and a son party. individual who I have had the honor of working (Jeffrey, age 22). Joe and Florence have lived closely with throughout the years, and who I in Orange County since 1970, and in the Ham­ I join his many friends and admirers and let of Thompson Ridge (in the Town of compliment Joe on being chosen to receive have come to admire and highly respect. I Crawford) since 1974. cherish Joe's friendship, and I am proud to this honor. Throughout his life, he has dis­ have enjoyed his support. Mr. Speaker, I invite all of our colleagues to played an intensity and resolve to enhance the For those of our colleagues who are not ac­ join with me in saluting Joe Vespo as he is quality of life in his community that has been quainted with Joe Vespo, I wish to insert into proclaimed the town of Newburgh "Republican matched only by the perseverance he has the RECORD his full biography as it will appear of the Year" for 1992. Having been a previous demonstrated in his impressive record of pro­ in the journal the night of the town of New­ recipient of this honor, I can assure Joe and fessional and political successes. burgh Lincoln Day Dinner on February 8: his family that this will be a testimonial which As founder and president of Vespo Market­ For the past two decades, the Town of will not soon be forgotten. ing Associates, an industrial electronic controls Newburgh Republican Committee has singled marketing company, Joe is all too familiar with out for special honor those Republicans TRIBUTE TO CHARLES BOGDEN the hardships facing small business owners in whose service to the community, to the our Nation today. He is also owner, developer, party, or to both, has been especially note­ and general contractor of Crawford Centre, a worthy and deserving of praise. HON. DAN BURTON Such an individual is Joseph T. Vespa of 75-acre industrial .and commercial park. OF INDIANA the Town of Crawford. His commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joe Vespo has not hesitated to serve his Republicanism has been so extraordinary community and to pitch in wherever he could throughout the years that we are pleased to Wednesday, January 29, 1992 to create a better life for his family and his proclaim him as Republican of the Year for Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on neighbors. He served the town of Crawford 1992. Tuesday, January 7, 1992, Charles "Charlie" Joe's service is the personification of the Bogden passed away. Charlie, referred to as with distinction: as a member of the zoning successful businessperson who realizes that board of appeals for 2 years; as a town coun­ it is a responsibility to give back to the com­ "Mr. Republican" or "Mr. Wayne Township" by cilman also for 2 years; and as Republican munity some of the benefits we all enjoy. his friends in Indianapolis, was a tireless, be­ committeeman for the past 12 years. Joe has always understood that the "doers" hind-the-scenes campaigner in county politics In 1986 and 1987, Joe served as finance have more to offer than the "complainers." and an absolute legend on the westside of the As a Member of the Town of Crawford Zon­ chairman of the Orange County Republican city. He endeared himself to local elected offi­ ing Board of Appeals for two years, as a cials with his 40 years as a precinct com­ Committee. He undertook this responsibility at Town Councilman for two years, and as a Re­ a time when the party was in a financial crisis. mitteeman and 20 years as president of the publican Committeeman for the Town of Wayne Township Republican Club. His service During his tenure and the subsequent 2 years Crawford for the past twelve years, Joe was that he served as county Republican treas­ not afraid to serve his comm'unity and to also grabbed the attention of the readers of urer, Joe balanced the books, got the party pitch in to create a better life for himself, the Indianapolis Star. In the 1970's, Charlie back into the black and kept it there. his family, and his neighbors. twice placed as high as fourth in the annual During 1986 and 1987, Joe Vespa served as reader poll to determine the newspaper's Indi­ In September 1989, Joe was elected Re­ Finance Chairman of the Orange County Re­ anapolis Man of the Year. His main hobby publican county chairman. When Joe retired publican Committee. He took on this chair­ was politics, and while he served on the as chairman last fall, he was able to point to manship at a time when our party was seri­ Wayne Township Advisory Board for more an exemplary record of growth and achieve­ ously in debt. During his tenure, and during the subsequent two years that he served as than a dozen years, he had no ambition for ment, and to a 2-year period of great gains by higher office, preferring instead to operate be­ the Republican Party, at the town, county, and County Republican Treasurer, Joe got us into the black and kept us there. hind the scenes. Charlie often bragged that State level. Joe's election as Republican County Chair­ his township Republican club was the biggest Mr. Speaker, I am well aware that the ex­ man in September 1989 heralded a glorious in the Nation, with membership often hovering ceptional contributions that Joe Vespo has chapter in County Republican history. When around 1,000 people. What makes this even made over the years have benefited the citi­ Joe retired as Chairman two years later, he more remarkable, and a fitting tribute to Char­ zens of Crawford and Orange County. I am was able to point to a fine record of growth lie's efforts, is that Wayne Township is one of and accomplishment, and to a two year pe­ confident that he will continue to provide in­ riod of great gains by the Republican party, the largest Democratic townships in the State. valuable service to his community and the im­ on the state, county, and town level. Charlie retired from Guarantee Auto in Indian­ pact he has had on the Orange County Re­ As founder and president of Vespa Market­ apolis after more than 30 years of service, publican Party will be felt for years to come. ing Associates, an industrial electronic con- was a 30-year member of the Wayne Town-

• This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 893 ship Volunteer Fire Department and was an ments, and a letter from a diverse list of manufacturing research and development re­ honorary State fire marshall. He is survived by groups supporting the addition of these lated to the public network, and innovations his wife, Martha Louise, and his two sons, amendments to H.R. 1527. for access solutions by persons with disabil­ ities and educational institutions: Butch and Dennis. We will all miss him. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINDINGS SECTION Insert a new section "(g)" and renumber One of the most important reasons for per­ the sections thereafter: mitting the telephone companies into manu­ (g) Public Network Enhancement. A Bell SLATTERY ANNOUNCES NEW facturing is to create the incentive for great­ Telephone Company manufacturing affiliate CONSUMER-ORIENTED AMEND- er investment in the public switched net­ shall, as a part of its overall manufacturing MENTS TO H.R. 1527 work. The following amendment recognizes affiliate shall, as a part of its overall re­ this important objective, which is simply a search and development effort, establish a reiteration of the universal service goals of permanent program for the manufacturing HON. JIM SLATIERY the 1934 Communications Act, by amending research and development of products and OF KANSAS Section 2, "Findings", to read as follows: applications for the enhancement of the pub­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Section 2 of H.R. 1527: lic switched telephone network and to pro­ mote public access to advanced tele­ Wednesday, January 29, 1992 "The Congress finds that: "(a) universal access to advanced tele­ communications services. Such program Mr. SLATTERY. Mr. Speaker, last week I communications services through the public shall focus its work substantially on devel­ announced major new consumer amendments switched telephone network by all persons, oping technological advancements in public to H.R. 1527, the Telecommunications Equip­ including persons with disabilities and pub­ telephone network applications, tele­ lic education institutions, at reasonable communication equipment and products and ment Research and Manufacturing Competi­ access solutions to new services and tech­ tion Act, which I introduced last year. I believe prices would be advanced; and "(b) economic growth and international nology, including access by (1) public insti­ these amendments strengthen an already competitiveness of American industry would tutions, including educational and health strong bill. As amended, this bill reflects the be assisted; care institutions; and (2) people with disabil­ need to allow the regional Bell companies to ities and functional limitations. Notwith­ by permitting the Bell Telephone Compa­ standing the limitations in paragraph 227(a), compete in the telecommunications manufac­ nies, through their affiliates, to manufac­ turing arena, while addressing specific con­ a Bell Telephone Company and its affiliates ture, design, develop, and fabricate tele­ may engage in such a program in conjunc­ cerns that exist about accessibility to the pub­ communications equipment and customer tion with a Bell Telephone Company not so lic switched network. These amendments will premises equipment, and to engage in re­ affiliated or any of its affiliates. The exist­ help to ensure that all Americans will be able search with respect to such equipment." ence or establishment of such a program to use available technologies to become more DISABILITY AMENDMENTS that is jointly provided by manufacturing af­ productive and reach their full creative poten­ Despite the enactment of the Americans filiates of Bell Telephone Companies shall tial. This is good news for American competi­ with Disabilities Act, there continues to be satisfy the requirements of this section as it tiveness in the world marketplace in the com­ an urgent need in the telecommunications pertains to all such affiliates of a Bell Tele­ ing years. arena for the development of solutions to ac­ phone Company. Notwithstanding any other cessibility barriers. As new products and provision of this Act, the manufacturing af­ The new amendments are supported by a services are developed, we are finding new filiate may engage in close collaboration wide range of public interest groups, including and different barriers to access. Voice re­ with its Bell Telephone Company Operating the American Council on Education, the Na­ sponse systems, for example, are the new Company affiliate for the purpose of identi­ tional Association of the Deaf, the World Insti­ rage, yet hearing and motion impaired peo­ fying public switched network requirements tute on Disability, the National Network of ple generally cannot interact with such sys­ and solutions under this paragraph. Learning Disabled Adults, and the National In­ tems. Unfortunately, many of the new tech­ dian Youth Council. The seven regional Bell nological developments are making the al­ JANUARY 23, 1992. ready inaccessible network, even more inac­ Ron. JIM SLATTERY, companies-Ameritech, Bell Atlantic, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. BeiiSouth, NYNEX, Pacific Telesis Group, cessible! Therefore, two new sections are proposed DEAR CONGRESSMAN SLATTERY: The under­ Southwestern Bell Corp., and USWest-have to assure that any telecommunications signed organizations, and individuals strong­ also endorsed the amendments. equipment and solutions developed by the ly support your acceptance of the new According to Ray Petty, executive director of Bell Telephone Company affiliates are acces­ consumer amendments to H.R. 1527, the Tele­ Independence, Inc., of Lawrence, KS, "cutting­ sible, and that the network of the future it­ communications Equipment Research and edge developments arising directly from this self is accessible: Manufacturing Competition Act of 1991. The amendments you are introducing bill will lead to communications networks that 1. "Any manufacturer, including one who designs, develops, or fabricates tele­ today establish H.R. 1527 as the consumer automatically translate computer bulletin board bill in telecommunications this year. The and other electronic mail messages into syn­ communications equipment and customer premises equipment, will consider, to the new amendments address consumer, health­ thesized speech, so a blind individual can maximum extent economically feasible, the care, education, and disability concerns. hear what I am able to read. * * * It may also alternate access needs of individuals with Today, just 3 days before the first major lead to voice dialers for individuals who have disabilities, including individuals with func­ implementation date for the 1990 Americans difficulty dialing numbers manually." tional limitations of hearing, vision, move­ with Disabilities Act, we take special pleas­ ment, manipulation, speech and interpreta­ ure in noting that H.R. 1527 as amended Specifically, the consumer amendments are takes a major step beyond the ADA. Title IV intended to: tion of information." 2. "Accessibility Standards:-To the extent of that act offered full and equal access to Ensure that manufacturers consider the al­ users of Telecommunications Devices for the ternate access needs of persons with func­ that it is economically feasible within the current state-of-the-art, network capabili­ Deaf [TDDs]; Title IV was, however, the only tional limitations when designing or fabricating ties to be deployed by common carriers shall title in ADA to serve just one segment of the telecommunications equipment; be designed to be accessible to individuals cross-disability community. The amend­ Make the public switched network itself whose access might otherwise be impeded by ments offered today, taken together, promise more accessible for those whose physical limi­ a disability or functional limitation. Such similar advances for people who ordinarily tations might otherwise prevent full access, capabilities shall seek to permit the use of do not use TDD's but who may face obstacles in use of the telephone-such as individuals minimizing the need to purchase expensive both standard and special equipment, and seek to minimize the need for individuals to with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, equipment in order to achieve access; blindness, head injury, quadriplegia, and Establish a permanent program for research acquire expensive devices to obtain such ac­ cess." post-stroke disorders. and development of products and applications H.R. 1527 as amended today has the support for the enhancement of the public switched PUBLIC NETWORK COMMITMENT of a board array of public interest, consumer, network; and Notwithstanding the new authority grant­ labor, education, disability, and manufactur­ Promote innovative access solutions for per­ ed by the legislation, the RBOCs may not ing organizations, as well as 131 cosponsors. have adequate incentives to invest in the We note that the seven regional Bell operat­ sons with disabilities and for health and edu­ network without specific Congressional di­ ing companies also support the addition of cational institutions. rection. Therefore, a new section is proposed, these amendments. This represents a signifi­ Mr. Speaker, I have included in this Exten­ which will impose on the Regional Bell Com­ cant public commitment to improving prod­ sion of Remarks the text of the amendments, panies which elect to create a manufacturing ucts and services for consumers including descriptive materials regarding the amend- affiliate, an obligation to engage in specific those our organizations represent. 894 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 We urge the Congress to act on this legisla­ TRIBUTE TO JOANNE MOORE IMPROVING INFORMATION ABOUT tion this year. CONGRESS

SUPPORTERS OF H.R. 1527 AND CONSUMER HON. BARNEY FRANK AMENDMENTS HON. LEE H. HAMILTON OF MASSACHUSETTS OF INDIANA Independence, Inc., Ray Petty, Lawrence, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KS. Action for Childrens Television, Peggy Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Charren, Cambridge, MA. Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to National Association for the Advancement Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, I know modesty is a virtue, but sometimes it's of Colored People, Fred Rasheed, Baltimore, January 29, 1992 into the CONGRESSIONAL MD. hard to keep a little pride from showing. RECORD: Communications Workers of America, Bar­ One of the most important things we do as IMPROVING INFORMATION ABOUT CONGRESS bara Easterling, Washington, DC. Members of the House is employ people to Council of Chief State School Officers, There is a growing recognition that Con­ Monnie Edmunds, Washington, DC. serve our constituents. Many of the members gress needs reform on a variety of fronts, Foundation for Technology Access, Jac­ of our staffs are available day in and day out from campaign finance reform to insti tu­ quelyn Brand, Albany, CA. to help people with problems-anguishing, dif­ tional reform aimed at improving efficiency. American Council on Education, Shelley ficult personal problems in which individuals But I believe Congress also needs reforms Steinbach, Washington, DC. are faced with bureaucratic tangles that threat­ aimed at another goal, that of improving the National Association of the Deaf, Charles en them. public's understanding of the nature and the work of Congress. Estes, Silver Spring, MD. I am always disappointed when people take Poor Information: Americans today get a World Institute on Disability, Deborah cheap shots at our employees, who are as lot of misleading information about Con­ Kaplan, Oakland, CA. dedicated, talented, and hard working a group gress. The media often give sensationalized Rehabilitation Engineering Society of reports about Congress, and frequently seem North America, Dr. Douglas Hobson, Wash­ as I know, and who are on the whole substan­ tially underpaid for the long and demanding to believe that only bad news constitute a ington, DC. story. Journalists can make themselves look . Center for Living and Working, Robert H. work they do. wise, and Congress foolish, by picking on one Bailey, Worcester, MA. I was, therefore, especially pleased when action and explaining it incompletely. In ad­ National Network of Learning Disabled the Sun Chronicle in Attleboro wrote the fol­ dition, it has become a multi-million dollar Adults, Jay Brill, Baltimore, MD. lowing editorial on the occasion of the retire­ business for private groups to send out dis­ National Indian Youth Council, Inc., Joe ment from my staff of Joanne Moore, who has torted information about Congress in their Cordova, Albuquerque, NM. direct mail solicitations, such as telling American Speech-Language-Hearing Asso­ for nearly 40 years headed my office in the city of Attleboro. older Americans that the Social Security ciation, Steven C. White, Ph.D., Rockville, trust funds are being spent on congressional MD. Joanne is a superb public official-her com­ pay raises. The more these groups can make National Council of Silver Haired Legisla­ passion and intelligence have made a very Congress sound stupid and out of touch, the tors, Rev. Edward E. Fields, Kansas City, positive difference in the lives of a lot of peo­ more money they can rake in from upset MO. ple, myself among them. I will miss her serv­ Americans. Members of Congress often con­ Michigan Chapter-National Multiple Scle- ices, as well as thousands of people who live tribute to the problem by running for Con­ rosis Society, Sue Wilson, Southfield, MI. in the area she supervised. gress by running against it. Many Americans Paraquad, Max Starkloff, St. Louis, MO. have gone from merely negative feelings D.E.A.F ., Inc., Heidi L. Reed, Allaton, MA. I am grateful to the Sun Chronicle for this about Congress to outright hostility. And Alaska Association of the Deaf, Albert very well-deserved tribute to a person who ex­ the fact that everybody attacks Congress Berke, Anchorage, AK. emplifies commitment to a better world for all and no one defends it certainly contributes Center for Accessible Living, Elisabeth of us. to that. Attacking Congress is America's fa­ vorl te indoor sport. Bunnell, Louisville, KY. [From the Sun Chronicle, Jan. 27, 1992] Tamarack Habilitation, Martin Carlson, Not only are Americans getting too much St. Paul, MN. JOANNE MOORE WILL BE MISSED BY LOCAL misleading information about Congress, they Fox River Valley Center for Independent RESIDENTS are getting too little of the key information about important national policy. For all the Living, Cindy Ciancio, Elgin, IL. When a political appointee retires, that's Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, coverage of Congress, many Americans have not news. But when Joanne Moore retired, it a poor understanding of even the most basic Jackson, MS. not only was news, it was bad news. Barrier Free Living, Paul Fuerstein, New facts of federal policy. When most Americans However, good news about this veteran don't know, for example, whether the federal York, NY. manager of U.S. Rep. Barney Frank's Attle­ Brooklyn Center for Independence, Michael government spends the most money on for­ boro local constitutents' office is contained eign aid or defense or welfare or older Ameri­ Levey, Brooklyn, NY. in these words from her: Virginia Association of the Deaf, Gary L. cans, it is not surprising that Congress has "I tell people I'm not retiring from the difficulty developing a national consensus on Vial, Falls Church, VA. world, or the community." Texas Association of the Deaf, Kent Ken­ the major issues of the day. The quotation followed her assurance that Helpful Steps: Here are several steps Con­ nedy, Austin, TX. gress could take that would improve the in­ Alpha One, Steven Tremblay, Portland, she will stay active in Attleboro in her re­ tirement. formation people are getting about the insti­ ME. tution: Dr. Barbara O'Connor, Chair, Alliance for Unlike too many holders of political posi­ tions, Mrs. Moore is better known for her Congress could adopt mechanisms for pre­ Public Technology, Sacramento, CA. senting major policy questions in a more Henry Geller, Fellow, Markle Foundation, non-political work in the community than she is for her day-to-day work. systematic and accessible way. For example, Washington, DC. a "GNP budget" would spell out what per­ Donald Vial, Former Chair, California Pub­ Mrs. Moore's work in Frank's office during cent of our GNP goes for various major uses, lic Utility Commission. the past 10 years usually involved one person such as education, defense, or private con­ Ruth Jordan, Member, Board of Directors, at a time while her other community service sumption, to help show how federal tax and Alliance for Public Technology, Washington, was with groups. spending policies should be adjusted to meet DC. Without trying to name all of the latter, major challenges such as declining competi­ Helen Nelson, Fellow, American Council on we will let one of her most recent services tiveness. The House and Senate could file Consumer Interest, San Francisco, CA. stand for all. She joined several other Attle­ end-of-the-year reports that summarize their Dr. Frank Bowe, Professor, Hofstra Univer­ boro area residents in a group of volunteers major activities in a readable way. And the sity, Long Island, NY. that helped the Attleboro Public Library broader institutional reform effort-improv­ Ken Phillips, Director of Information Serv­ raise funds for its rehabilitation and expan­ ing unwieldy procedures and making sub­ ices, Santa Monica, CA. sion. committee jurisdictions less confusing, for Don Pepe, Gilmer County Industrial Devel­ It is encouraging, however, for example-should help Congress deal with opment Association, Glenville, WV. Attleboreans to know that Shirley Coelho complex issues more coherently, which in Mary Gardiner Jones, President, Consumer will continue to serve their needs in the At­ turn should help inform the public about Interest Research Institute, Washington, DC. tleboro constituents' office. pressing policy concerns. January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 895 Congress could expand and encourage pro­ come at it, the extent to which divided gov­ served on the faculty of the U.S. Army Com­ grams-from the congressional page program ernment complicates the job of governing, mand and General Staff College, the Na­ to internships for senior citizens, journalists, and Congress basic task of having to address tional War College, or one of the Army and teachers-that give people a first-hand the toughest, most divisive issues in the branch schools. experience of how Congress works. It could country. In light of this nation's critical shortage of provide a running commentary for televised Congress has a long way to go to improve qualified math teachers, it is noteworthy floor proceedings, to enable people to better its public standing. Certainly the best way is that one-third of the officers leaving the understand complicated procedures, and set for Congress to tackle the tough issues and Army are qualified to teach high-school up a better visitors center operation to ori­ for people to feel more confident about the math. In addition according to a recent ent visitors to the role and activities of Con­ country's future. But my sense is that Con­ Army survey, between 10% and 20% have en­ gress. gress' task will be made easier if it pays gineering backgrounds that would enable Congress could use routine government more attention to trying to improve public them to teach high school physics. mailings to educate Americans about key as­ information about its nature and work. Yet look at how these would-be teachers pects of federal programs and to correct mis­ are being received. conceptions. For example, social security Take the example of Col. Duane Mills. checks could spell out the extent to which FROM THE ARMED FORCES TO Scheduled to retire from the Army in two retirees get back more in benefits than they THE TEACHING FORCE years, Col. Mills decided to put his master's paid in, and federal income tax booklets degree in history to good use in the class­ could spell out major trends in federal tax rooms of his native Missouri. However, he and spending policy, such as the rapid HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON was told that he must first complete 15 to 20 growth in spending for health care and the OF NEW YORK hours of "methods" courses to obtain a sharp drop in corporate taxes. Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teaching certificate. Since Col. Mills would could also ask the Library of Congress to have to hold down a full-time job while at­ prepare one-page Fact Sheets on the main Wednesday, January 29, 1992 tending night school for his methods courses, "hot-button" issues most often used in mis­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the certification process would take a year leading direct mail solicitations, which insert a Wall Street Journal article titled, From and a half. Discouraged at this prospect, the Members could send out when replying to the Armed Forces to the Teaching Force, into colonel is looking for another job. The loss is Missouri's. constituents to better inform them about the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. This is a great the issues. By contrast, Col. Albert Laferte retired The congressional leadership could periodi­ article expressing the need for States to re­ from the Army two years ago and made a cally set aside time for the House and Senate evaluate their accreditation certification proc­ smooth transition into the teaching profes­ to debate the major issues of the day, even ess with regard to those former members of sion. With a degree in aeronautical science, when no bill is pending. They could provide the armed services who want to enter the Col. Laferte sought to become a high school more briefings for media on upcoming issue teaching profession following active duty. math teacher in North Carolina. Fortunately to better focus their attention on key sub­ These former military men and women have a for him, he was able to take the courses re­ stantive issues, and could set a clearer, co­ great deal to offer students. Members of the quired to obtain certification while still on ordinated House/Senate agenda. Few Ameri­ armed services are dedicated, motivated, and active duty at Fort Bragg and then began cans can say what the top two or three items teaching math at Pine Forest Junior High on the congressional agenda for a particular disciplined individuals. And many service School. He has since completed work on his year are. members have furthered their education and master's of education and notes how enthu­ Individual Members could take a variety of received their baccalaureate degree and some siastic North Carolina education officials are steps ranging from sending out more inform­ even their master's degree. It is a shame that to have someone with his qualifications ative newsletters to explaining more clearly these highly qualified and experienced people teaching junior high school. how the actions of Congress affect people's are being shut out of the teaching profession Considering the academic credentials of daily lives. Members should tone down their because of lengthy certification requirements. some of our current teachers and the quality election-year criticisms of Congress and de­ of our teacher-training programs the U.S. is fend the institution against unfair attacks. FROM THE ARMED FORCES TO THE TEACHING in no position to deny itself the windfall of They could also urge local schools and li­ FORCE talent preparing to leave the armed forces. braries to focus on educational efforts about (By Patricia Hines) These men and women are disciplined, highly how the national government works, and A lack of qualified teachers, particularly motivated individuals with solid records of could encourage local media to follow them at the high school level, is frequently cited professional achievement. As role models, around for a few days to get a better sense of as contributing significantly to America's they are desperately needed in America's the job of a Congressman. education crisis. But if the Army has its classrooms. There response to the call for Members could also emphasize at their way. America's shortage of qualified teach­ further service to their country has been en­ public meetings the demands and respon­ ers will soon belong to the past. couraging, but their talents will go for sibilities our democracy places on each indi­ Victory in the Cold War has precipitated naught unless we allow them to impart their vidual. Perhaps the single most important one of the largest troop reductions ever un­ knowledge to our children. step to improving public understanding of dertaken by the U.S. armed forces. Within Clearly, it is time to address the problem Congress is for individual citizens to take the next five years, more than 500,000 people of alternative routes to certification. States the time to learn more about the role, na­ will be making the transition to civilian life. must be persuaded to remove the barriers ture, and work of Congress and how policy is Most will be seeking new careers that will that keep good teachers out of the class­ made in our country. enable them to apply the skills and experi­ room. Currently, 30 states have some form of This is by no means a complete list. My ence gained in the armed forces to the civil­ alternative certification. Some of these pro­ suggestion is just that Congress needs to ian sector. grams are outstanding; others are badly in look at this whole area of public understand­ The Army is strongly encouraging these need of reform. States that have no program ing of Congress in a more comprehensive and men and women to consider teaching as their need to create one. systematic way. Other measures have been new career. Utilizing information provided The U.S. is not lacking in politicians will­ introduced that should be considered, such by the Department of Education, the Army ing to spend untold sums of taxpayers' dol­ as establishing a period for Members toques­ has established hotlines here and in Ger­ lars on education. Yet the Army's program tion Cabinet officials about policy and set­ many, South Korea and Panama to assist to put tens of thousands of eager, competent ting aside a section of the Gallery for use of those interested in obtaining teaching cer­ teachers into our nation's classrooms does scholars. tificates. The response has been overwhelm­ not involve vast expenditures of money. In­ Conclusion: The better people understand ing. In just four months of operation, more stead, it seeks to raise the quality of Amer­ Congress, the greater appreciation they will than 11 ,000 calls have been received from ican education by providing our schools with have for its task and for its limitations. It is military personnel. an abundance of talented teachers. never going to be a tidy institution or a A quick glance at the qualifications of As President Theodore Roosevelt noted, model of efficiency. There will always be these people reveals the vast potential wait­ there is only one group of people as deserv­ contentious debate, strong disagreements, ing to be tapped by America's schools. Of the ing of their nation's gratitude as our sol­ fractious partisanship, and tedious hearings. 250,000 men and women scheduled to leave diers, and these are the people "who teach Indeed, by acting deliberately it prevents the the Army by 1995, 20% are officers, of whom the children of the present how to be the adoption of bad legislation. Congress is a 99% have baccalaureate degrees. At the rank masters of our country in the future." complicated institution, and too many peo­ of major and above, 80% have either master's For those truly interested in the welfare of ple do not understand its function as a con­ degrees or doctorates. Many have taught full our children, the fight for alternative teach­ sensus builder, the rapidity by which issues time at one of the military academies or er certification must be joined. 59--059 0-96 Vol. 138 (Pt. 1) 29 896 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 (Mrs. Hines is a deputy assistant secretary cost of important local community develop­ maintaining them, and use equipment only for training and education, Department of ment, infrastructure improvement, and environ­ when they need it. the Army. John Roddy, a policy analyst at mental projects. In order to overcome frequently arbitrary the Department of Education, helped prepare The Federal Government today has a pro­ this article.) and archaic political jurisdictional lines, my bill gram for distributing surplus equipment to the authorizes the creation of nonprofit regional States, but the existing program has numer­ equipment centers which can serve a variety TRIBUTE TO BILL SEWELL ous deficiencies which my bill is designed to of groups who agree to pool their resources to correct. obtain, repair, and maintain equipment. HON. DAN BURTON Incredibly, existing law gives foreign govern­ The concept of regional equipment centers ments priority over U.S. States for receiving OF INDIANA has been successfully demonstrated in my equipment. Since U.S. taxpayers have paid for own congressional district, where we created IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this equipment, they should have first priority a demonstration center in 1989. For the last 3 Wednesday , January 29 , 1992 on it when it is no longer needed by the Fed­ years, this demonstration center has acquired, Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on eral Government. My bill gives U.S. taxpayers repaired, and maintained excess heavy equip­ January 11, 1992, Mr. Bill Sewell of Indianap­ priority, by making excess heavy equipment ment and then made it available to local gov­ olis, IN, was honored by the Warren Township available to States before it can be given ernments and nonprofit groups. Volunteer Fire Department for his 55 years of away to foreign countries. The regional equipment center has been a volunteer service. Existing law provides little information to the phenomenal success, saving local taxpayers Bill is an example of true selfless devotion States on the condition of surplus equipment. millions of dollars on the cost of highway re­ to community and his fellow man. At 88, he is As a result State officials often must travel pair and construction, land reclamation, mine­ an inspiration to us all, and his commitment to cross-country to learn the true condition of fire extinguishing, creating parks and play­ the safety and well being of Warren Township equipment. This is expensive for a single grounds, and helping to close local landfills. families for the past five and a half decades is State; it is absurdly expensive when many Local governments, colleges, and other non­ truly remarkable. States are inspecting the same piece of equip­ profit groups have warmly embraced this con­ It is men, such as Bill, who make America ment, since only one can ultimately receive cept and are making good use of the equip­ something to be cherished and revered by any given piece of equipment. My bill requires ment center. people of all nations of the world. The protec­ the Federal Government to provide States with This legislation is an effort to make similar tion of others, and donation of both time and more information on the condition of excess equipment centers available across the Na­ muscle in the process, cannot ever be repaid. and surplus equipment. tion, so that we can make the best possible The families who have benefited from Bill's Existing law distributes surplus equipment use out of equipment U.S. taxpayers have al­ sense of duty and service, and indeed all of on a first-come, first-served basis without try­ ready paid for. us, owe him and others like him, an eternal ing to prioritize requests, to determine need, Mr. Speaker, the fall of the Iron Curtain and debt. It is my pleasure to thank and honor Bill or to examine recipient's track record in using changing conditions around the world guaran­ on their behalf. surplus equipment. My bill requires the Gen­ tee the supply of excess and surplus equip­ eral Services Administration to utilize objective ment will grow. criteria based on need and past track record With our economy in a tailspin and local tax­ ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION USING when distributing excess equipment. payers struggling to meet the cost of commu­ EXCESS FEDERAL PROPERTY Existing law does not require the recipients nity development, infrastructure improvement, of surplus property to report on what they are and environmental projects, now is the perfect HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI doing with the equipment. Consequently, we time for us to implement a system which puts OF PENNSYLVANIA have little idea whether it is being well used, excess and surplus Federal property to better IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or simply wasted. My bill requires recipients to use. report on how they have used equipment at Wednesday , January 29, 1992 Federal law dealing with the disposition of the end of the first year after they receive it. excess and surplus property is quite complex. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I am Final title on the equipment will not be trans­ The legislation I am introducing today is a first pleased to introduce legislation, H.R. 4141, to ferred until a recipient demonstrates it has put draft of comprehensive reform legislation. I help spur economic recovery, improve Gov­ equipment to good use. welcome comments and suggestions from ernment efficiency, save taxpayers dollars, Most importantly, however, existing law Federal, State, and local officials, nonprofit and reduce the cost of construction projects does a poor job of getting through to local groups, and anyone else interested in the dis­ for State and local governments, and non-prof­ governments and nonprofit groups. Most of position of excess and surplus property. it organizations, through the better utilization these entities, particularly small communities Working together, I am confident we can of excess and surplus Federal heavy construc­ and nonprofit groups, do not need cranes, bring the success we have achieved in north­ tion equipment and supplies. graders, bulldozers, and other heavy equip­ eastern Pennsylvania to the rest of our Nation. The introduction of this legislation is the cul­ ment on a year-round basis. Frequently, how­ A section-by-section summary of H.R. 4141 mination of a multiyear study I have made into ever, they do need this type of equipment for follows. The full text is available from the the grossly unacceptable waste and under­ a couple of weeks or months to complete a House Document Room. utilization of expensive Federal resources. specific project. SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE ECO­ Here and around the world, the Defense Under current law, it is not cost-effective for NOMIC REVITALIZATION AND FEDERAL Ex­ Department owns acre after acre of heavy these communities and nonprofit groups to CESS AND SURPLUS PROPERTY UTILIZATION construction equipment that was once used by track down, tag, transport, repair, and maintain IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1992-H.R. 4141 the Corps of Engineers, or the military serv­ heavy equipment. As a result they either pay Sec. 1. Short title. ices themselves, but is now lying unused. a lot of money to lease equipment, or they are Section 1 provides that the Act may be Millions of dollars of usable, or easily repair­ forced to defer projects indefinitely. cited as the " Economic Revitalization and able equipment, is deteriorating day by day. My bill solves this problem by drawing on a Federal Excess and Surplus Property Utiliza­ At the same time, local communities in my concept originated by one of Pennsylvania's tion Improvement Act of 1992". district, and across the Nation, are unable to most prominent and imaginative citizens, Ben­ TITLE I-FINDINGS AND PURPOSES initiate or complete important community de­ jamin Franklin. Franklin developed the concept Sec. 101. Findings. velopment, infrastructure improvement, and of local lending libraries for books so that all Sec. 102. Purposes. environmental projects, because they cannot citizens could have access to great literature TITLE II-DEFINITIONS afford to purchase or lease heavy construction and other writings. Sec. 201. Definitions. equipment, as traditional sources of Federal My bill expands the lending library concept TITLE ITI-DISPOSAL OF DEFENSE ARTICLES aid for such projects dry up. to heavy equipment. It authorizes States, local Sec. 301. Department of Defense inven- There is an obvious solution. Excess and governments, and non-profit groups to set up tories. surplus Federal equipment, already paid for by lending libraries of heavy equipment so that Section 301 amends the Federal Property U.S. taxpayers, can be used to reduce the they can share the cost of establishing and and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 897 require the Secretary of Defense, within one pursuant to this Act, and must issue regula­ Section 402 authorizes the use of Commu­ year of enactment, to evaluate existing in­ tions to implement it within 180 days of en­ nity Development Block Grant funds to es­ ventories of heavy equipment and construc­ actment. tablish State-certified equipment centers tion materials and to declare as excess all New subsection "(a) requires the GSA Ad­ and to establish State infrastructure and heavy equipment and materials not nec­ ministrator to provide actual notice to the economic development plans. essary for an identifiable military mission. States of the availability of excess heavy Sec. 403. Authorization of appropriations. The Secretary of Defense is required to de­ equipment and construction materials, and Section 403 authorizes S50 million in fiscal velop a cost-effective plan to return excess to distribute items to the States on a fair years 1993, 1994 and 1995 in grants to the equipment and materials to the U.S. and equitable basis according to States' need States to establish State-certified equipment The Secretary of Defense is required to re­ and their past performance in efficiently uti­ centers. port to the House and Senate Armed Serv­ lizing excess equipment and materials. Ex­ TITLE V-STATE AND COMMUNITY ices and Governmental Operations/Affairs cess equipment and material is to be pro­ INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Committees on the progress of his review no vided to the States without cost. If a State later than one year after enactment. The requests that the Federal government pro­ Sec. 501. State and community infrastruc­ Secretary must also provide an annual eval­ vide transportation of the equipment or ma­ ture and economic development. uation to House and Senate Armed Services terials, the Administrator may charge for Section 501 amends Section 14 of the Hous­ and Governmental evaluation to House and any actual and reasonable transportation ing and Community Development Act of 1974 Senate Armed Services and Governmental costs. to add new subsections (m) and (n). New sub­ Operations/Affairs Committees on the use of Title to transferred items valued at $10,000 section "(m) requires the Secretary of HUD, excess non-lethal supplies and excess defense or more will remain with the U.S. govern­ within one year of enactment, to establish articles by recipient nations and other users ment for at least one year following transfer. an infrastructure and economic development pursuant to programs administered by the One year after transfer, States will report to program for States which utilizes States-cer­ Department of Defense. the GSA Administrator on how excess equip­ tified equipment centers. The Secretary of Defense is required to ment and materials were used. The Adminis­ HUD's program is required to include a issue regulations to determine the cost-effec­ trator can either permanently transfer title computerized database of infrastructure and tiveness of transferring excess heavy equip­ to the State, reclaim the item, or prescribe economic development plans developed by ment and construction materials to the U.S., remedial actions which are likely to result States based on priority lists of anticipated and procedures for disposing of materials in permanent transfer of title. If the federal needs submitted by State and local govern­ overseas if it is not cost-effective to return government reclaims items, it must pay ments on standardized forms developed by them to the U.S. States for the usual and customary cost of HUD. Sec. 302. Federal laboratories. any repairs or improvements. If equipment In developing their plans States are re­ Section 302 amends the Federal Property has been lost or destroyed, or if it has de­ quired to include an anti-recessionary job and Administrative Services Act of 1949 valued more than would be expected through creation program utilizing State-certified (FPASA) to require the heads of federal lab­ common use, the Administrator may charge equipment centers. State plans must be up­ oratories to evaluate their inventories of sci­ States for repair or replacement. dated at least once every two years and must entific equipment and to transfer to the GSA New subsection "(b) provides that in order be available to the public. all equipment not needed for current or an­ to continue to be eligible to receive excess Counties and other units of local govern­ ticipated federal purposes. This equipment heavy equipment and construction mate­ ment are required to consult with adjacent will be disposed of in the U.S. pursuant to rials, States must establish a "lending li­ units of local government, and to hold at the FPASA. No later than one year after en­ brary" program, within one year of enact­ least one public hearing, prior to submitting actment the heads of federal laboratories ment, under which equipment is allocated to their priority lists of anticipated needs to will report to the House Science, Senate local governments and eligible non-profit the States. Commerce, House Governmental Operations groups. States may operate "lending li­ The Secretary of HUD is authorized to and Senate Governmental Operations Com­ brary" programs directly, through State-cer­ make grants to States to assist them in de­ mittees on actions taken pursuant to this tified equipment centers run by local govern­ veloping their plans. Priority is given to section. ments or authorities, or through non-profit States with high long-term unemployment Sec. 303. Use of excess heavy equipment Regional Equipment Centers certified by the rates and pressing infrastructure needs. No and construction materials by Federal agen­ State. State may receive more than $1 million or cies. States must allocate items according to use any funding on individual projects unless Section 303 directs the GSA Administrator need and past performance in utilizing equip­ it has completed its plan and acquired the to make excess heavy equipment and con­ ment and materials. State-certified equip­ equipment needed to implement it. struction materials available to Federal ment centers may charge reasonable fees for New subsection "(n) directs the Secretary agencies based on their ability to use such the use of their equipment and materials. of HUD, in cooperation with the Secretaries items for official business. It authorizes the The GSA Administrator is authorized to of Transportation, Commerce and Agri­ GSA Administrator to seek the return of ex­ make grants to help establish State-certified culture, is directed to establish a national cess heavy equipment and construction ma­ equipment centers, but no recipient can re­ infrastructure and economic development terials which are not being efficiently used ceive more than $1 million in any year, or re­ strategy to help States implement their and prohibits agencies from transferring ex­ ceive funds for more than three years. plans, to encourage co-operation among the cess equipment and construction materials New subsection "(c) provides special provi­ States, and to coordinate Federal infrastruc­ to other entities. sions for alternative disposal of not more ture and economic development programs Sec. 304. Authority to transfer excess de­ than $25 million worth of heavy equipment and resources. The Secretary of HUD shall fense articles and property to foreign coun­ and construction materials are allowed in update the national strategy not less than tries. any fiscal year under very narrow conditions once every two years and submit it to the Section 304 excludes heavy equipment and of urgency such as a declared national emer­ House and Senate Banking Committees and construction materials from the definition of gency or when the President certifies that a Public Works. "non-lethal excess supplies" in 10 USC 2547, foreign nation has dire need for particular Sec. 502. Authorization of appropriations. and from the definition of various terms used pieces of equipment and materials. Section 502 authorizes $20,000,000 in each in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. New subsection "(d) authorizes the GSA to fiscal year 1993 and 1994 for grants to the use the services of other consenting Federal TITLE .IV-DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS AND SUR­ States for the plans authorized under section agencies to handle and transfer excess and 501. PLUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION surplus heavy equipment and construction MATERIALS materials. TITLE VI-EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY Sec. 401 Distribution of excess and surplus New subsection " (e) provides that a deed, Sec. 601. Authority to issue regulations. heavy equipment and construction mate­ bill of sale, lease or other instrument exe­ Section 601 authorizes appropriate Execu­ rials. cuted by an executive agency shall be con­ tive Branch officials to issue regulations to Section 401 amends section 202 of the Fed­ clusive evidence of transfer of title to any implement this Act, after notice and an op­ eral Property and Administrative Services bona fide grantee or transferee. portunity to comment as provided in section Act of 1949 (FPASA) by adding new provi­ New subsection "(f) stipulates that Indian 553 of title 5 of the U.S. Code. Final regula­ sions creating a streamlined and more effi­ tribes and historically black colleges will be tions must be issued no later than 180 days cient and equitable process for the disposal given equal standing with the States in ac­ after enactment. of heavy equipment and construction mate­ quiring excess heavy equipment and con­ Sec. 602. Effective date. rials. struction materials. Section 601 provides that the effective date The GSA Administrator is given authority Sec. 402. Use of community development of the Act is 180 days after enactment, ex­ over the disposal of all excess and surplus block grants for the establishment of State­ cept for sections 303 and 304 which take ef­ heavy equipment and construction materials certified equipment centers. fect immediately upon enactment. 898 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 RESOLUTION ON CITES world community. The U.S. has not wavered polls to elect mayors and local councils in the in its commitment to the preservation of en­ country's first free elections in over 40 years. HON. GUS YATRON dangered species and will do its utmost at the These local elections will also be the first elec­ OF PENNSYLVANIA upcoming CITES meeting to protect these bat­ toral exercise in Romania since the general tered plants and animals from illegal trade. elections of May 1990. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For further reviews, a copy of the resolution As Chairman of the Commission on Security Wednesday, January 29, 1992 follows: and Cooperation in Europe-Helsinki Commis­ Mr. YATRON. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing H. CON . RES. 272 sion-! have followed events in Romania with a resolution calling on all countries to the Con­ Whereas the Convention on International great interest, compassion, and concern. vention on International Trade in Endangered Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna Given the variety of irregularities that took Species [CITES] to remove their reservations and Flora was concluded in Washington on place in the May 1990 elections, from the March 6, 1973, with the United States as one prior to the eighth conference of the parties in campaign through the course of the elections of 21 original signatory nations; themselves, I believe the local elections of March. Whereas 113 nations are party to the Con­ CITES was concluded in Washington, DC, vention; February 9, 1992, will be an important indica­ on March 6, 1973 with the United States as Whereas through listing of species in its tor of Romania's progress toward democratic one of 21 original signatory nations. It entered Appendices pursuant to decisions of the par­ reform. ties to the Convention, the Convention seeks Nevertheless, what transpires on February 9 into force in July 1975 and there are currently to strictly regulate international trade in 113 nations which are party to the convention. is only a part of the process. The conduct of species that are or may be threatened with the campaign, the extent to which all political Countries which are parties to CITES act by extinction; banning commercial trade in an agreed list of Whereas the eighth Conference of the par­ groups have the opportunity to participate ef­ currently endangered species and by regulat­ ties to the Convention will be held in March fectively in the elections, the role of the media ing and monitoring trade in others that might 1992; in the elections, and the administrative prep­ arations for the become endangered. The convention stipu­ Whereas parties to the Convention have an elections are among the is­ international obligation and responsibility sues to be considered prior to election day. lates that government permits are required for to protect endangered animals and plants From January 13 to 20, 1992, a member of such trade. Protection is provided in two main worldwide; the Helsinki Commission staff traveled to Ro­ categories: First, the most endangered spe­ Whereas it has been accepted that adher­ ence to protective measures adopted by the mania to participate in a preelection survey cies are listed for these species. Among those mission sponsored by the National Democratic listed are all apes, lemurs, elephants, great parties to the Convention has benefited the conservation of animals and plants; Institute for International Affairs [NDI]. The del­ whales, leopards, and many others. Second Whereas the parties to the Convention are egation met with government and election offi­ are species which might become endangered permitted to file reservations, in which they cials, political parties leaders, media rep­ if trade in them is not controlled. They are list­ can exempt themselves from a decision by resentatives, and representatives of non­ ed in appendix II. International trade in appen­ the parties to the Convention to list a spe­ governmental organizations in Bucharest, cies; dix II species is permitted with proper docu­ Constanta, and Craiova. mentation. Whereas reservations have resulted in con­ tinued trade in species which the parties to I would like to share some observations with CITES member nations have an inter­ the Convention have determined cannot sus­ my colleagues. First of all, it is clear that there national obligation and responsibility to protect tain commercial trade; have been substantial improvements in certain endangered animals and plants worldwide. It Whereas the original purpose of the res­ areas of the electoral process since the gen­ has been accepted that adherence to protec­ ervation provision was to encourage acces­ eral elections of May 1990. Television access, tive measures adopted by the parties has ben­ sion to the Convention, and not to facilitate which was heavily weighed toward the Na­ efited the conservation of animals and plants. trade; Whereas reservations have undermined the tional Salvation Front in the previous elections, Unfortunately, a loophole permits CITES ability of the Convention to effectively man­ has been made available to all political parties member nations to file reservations, in which age trade in endangered species by allowing and candidates. The atmosphere of violence they can exempt themselves from a decision illegally acquired specimens to find legal that marred the 1990 campaign has dimin­ by the parties to the convention. Reservations markets without any control; ished. And the draft law on local elections, first have resulted in continued trade in species Whereas over one million sea turtles have submitted to parliament in July 1991, was re­ which, CITES has determined, cannot sustain died under reservations entered to the Con­ vention since 1980; vised to include a provision for nonpartisan commercial trade. Whereas 16 parties to the Convention hold domestic election observers. These are impor­ The original purpose of the reservation pro­ reservations regarding species in which trade tant developments. vision was to encourage accession to the con­ is strictly regulated under the Convention; Nevertheless, there is an apparent lack of vention, and not facilitate trade. Reservations and effort or ability at the national level to take have undermined the ability of CITES to effec­ Whereas recognizing the importance of measures that will help guarantee a free and international treaties in the protection of tively manage trade in endangered species, by endangered species, the United States has fair elections process at all levels. allowing loopholes through which specimens taken actions against some nations which ig­ Unlike in the United States, where each illegally acquired in the countries of origin find nore the mandate of the international com­ State has adopted its own procedures for con­ legal markets without any control. In fact, over munity and continue to trade in these spe­ ducting elections, the Romanian law on local 1 million sea turtles have died under reserva­ cies: Now, therefore, be it elections was adopted by the national par­ tions entered to CITES since 1980. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the liament and promulgated by the President. Approximately 16 parties currently hold res­ Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the Electoral systems naturally differ from country Congress that all parties to the Convention ervations to CITES listed species, in which on International Trade in Endangered Spe­ to country, and no one system is universally trade is prohibited. Recognizing the impor­ cies of Wild Fauna and Flora, with regard to applicable. I am concerned, however, that the tance of international treaties in the protection their international responsibility to abide by Romanian national authorities have not taken of endangered species, the United States has the spirit and intent of the Convention, sufficient steps to ensure that the same elec­ taken actions against some nations which ig­ should withdraw all reservations regarding toral procedures and rules established in the nore the mandate of the international commu­ listed species prior to the eighth Conference national law on local elections are applied to nity and continue to trade in these species. of the Parties in March 1992. all precincts throughout the country. There ap­ My resolution simply expresses the sense of pears to be little sense that a standard, uni­ Congress that all parties to the Convention on LOCAL ELECTIONS IN ROMANIA form approach will help prevent electoral irreg­ International Trade in Endangered Species, ularities and will increase the strength of-and with regard to their international responsibility HON. STENY H. HOYER confidence in-democratic institutions. Indeed, toward abiding by the spirit and intent of the the emphasis on decentralized administration OF MARYLAND convention, should remove all reservations of the elections process has been so strong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prior to the eighth Conference of the Parties in that a degree of inconsistency seems almost March 1992. Wednesday, January 29 , 1992 inevitable. The resolution sends a timely and unambig­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on February 9, As in the American system, local authorities uous message to other governments and the 1992, the people of Romania will go to the bear much of the responsibility for the tech- January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 899 nical aspects of the Romanian local elec­ his determination and shares his hopes. I be­ the CSCE, and to underscore our commitment tions-for example, compiling voter lists, in­ lieve, however, that further steps must be to the progress of democratic reform in Roma­ forming the public of the location of polling taken before election day to ensure that the nia. sites, establishing the places for electoral proper environment exists. posters, providing sufficient voting booths, bal­ The national government should issue a lot boxes, and voting stamps to the polling clear and public statement to the presidents of RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING sites, and providing polling sites with final the judet-county-courts that it expects a SERVICE IN THE UTAH AIR NA­ electoral lists. Yet the local authorities cur­ thorough and impartial implementation of the TIONAL GUARD rently in place in Romania, appointed by the elections law. It should emphasize the need central government, have never had to for consistency, and ensure that the presi­ HON. Bill ORTON confront voters or been held accountable to dents of the judet courts are equipped to pro­ OF UTAH the electorate. For the first time, local authori­ vide training for the chairmen of the constitu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties are being asked to participate in the im­ ency electoral commissions and polling site Wednesday, January 29, 1992 plementation of a law that may result in the electoral bureaus. Constituency electoral com­ loss of their jobs. The central authorities have missions, which monitor the observance of the Mr. ORTON. Mr. Speaker, I hereby identify apparently taken few measures to impress elections law at the local level, should be en­ and commend the following men and women upon local officials the need for correct and couraged to recommend measures against for their outstanding service with the Utah Air impartial fulfillment of their responsibilities. local officials who commit violations. All politi­ National Guard. While the lack of direction coming from the cal parties and candidates should be urged to SMS Homer J. Williams and CMS Donald B. center may be attributed to inexperience or use the procedures in place to respond to Malmberg have received the Meritorious Serv­ lack of foresight, at the local level there is sig­ campaign-related intimidation, and the police ice Medal. nificant potential for willful abuse of the elec­ should be instructed to aggressively inves­ CPT John R. Teter, SSG Mark R. Stewart, toral process. In many precincts, local authori­ tigate such reports. Individuals found respon­ TSG Julie E. Nuccitelli, TSG Mary J. Bateman, ties have a vested personal interest in the out­ sible for illegal actions should be prosecuted MSG Patrick A. Wiggins, MSG Carl 0. come of the elections. in a timely manner. Berube, 1LT Paul V. Erickson, MSG Steven L. I am further concerned about the voting pro­ The political parties should ensure that they Hill, and CMS Edwin G. Cline have received cedures for two important groups: Military have trained representatives on the constitu­ the Air Force Commendation Medal. conscripts and students. While the law re­ ency electoral commissions and the polling We, in the U.S. Government, cannot and quires most citizens to vote in their place of site electoral bureaus. All political parties, par­ will not forget the offering of service made by residence, military conscripts are required to ticularly those concerned about the possibility our National Guard. During times of crisis vote for local officials in the units where they of electoral irregularities, should take care to such as that in the Persian Gulf, these young are stationed. Voter lists for the conscripts are educate their representatives as to their re­ men and women are essential to our identity compiled by their commanders and remain in sponsibilities on the commissions. They as a Nation. the military units, and while observers will be should also be encouraged to work with the Douglas MacArthur once stated allowed in the military units on election day, it domestic observers who will be present in "* * * morale is patriotism, self-respect, dis­ is not clear that political parties will have ac­ many of the polling locations. Their active par­ cipline, and self-confidence * * * joined with cess to the barracks to campaign. This may ticipation in the correct administration of the fair treatment and merited appreciation from inhibit the ability of the conscripts to make a elections, and the vigorous investigation of without." This morale supplies not only the fair and informed evaluation of the candidates. challenges and complaints, will be essential. military unit, but our country as a whole. Students, by contrast, are required to return Further voter education prior to February 9 The above men and women have proven to their place of residence in order to vote. would also be useful. Civic education spots their merit; it is now time to show our appre­ Transportation costs and the fact that elec­ should be aired on television and radio to ex­ ciation. tions fall during exams make this prospect plain voting procedure and to emphasize that less feasible. Given that the students generally votes are free and secret. Nongovernmental support the opposition, many suspect that this organizations engaged in civic education REMEMBERING UKRAINIAN requirement is an effort to limit the student should be encouraged and supported. INDEPENDENCE OF 1918 vote on February 9. On a final note, it is important to recall that During the elections of May 1990, inconsist­ in the event that no mayoral candidate re­ HON. HELEN DEUCH BEN'ItEY ent and faulty application of electoral proce­ ceives 51 percent of the vote, run-off elections OF MARYLAND dures on election day, combined with the ab­ will be organized within 2 weeks. In parts of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sence in some polling places of opposition the country where ethnic tensions have run party representatives, shifted the advantage to high, particularly in areas where the Hungarian Wednesday, January 29, 1992 the National Salvation Front. The new law on community is significant, these runoff elections Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to local elections explicitly provides for political may pit a Hungarian candidate against a reJ:r take time to remember January 22, as the party representatives on both the constituency resentative of one of the extremist parties. 74th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence of election commissions and the polling site elec­ Such contests will have a greater potential for 1918, Since 1918, Ukrainians all over the toral bureaus. violence, as the stakes will be higher for both world have recognized this day as a historic According to the local election law, chal­ sides. The central and local authorities should moment in their heritage and have held lenges regarding the composition of constitu­ actively promote a climate of peace and toler­ strongly to this memory until today, when we ency election commissions, the acceptance or ance, and must demonstrate their intent to ac­ once again can call Ukraine truly free. rejection of candidacies, and the compilation tively prosecute those who commit illegal acts. We as Americans must praise the strength of voter lists fall to the local courts. Any other Mr. Speaker, the United States has worked of those who persevered and endured the OJT complaints regarding the conduct of the cam­ for 200 years to develop a democratic elec­ pression and admire those who left their paign or election must be resolved by the tions system. On February 9, our Romanian homeland to help fight the battle from abroad commission with immediate jurisdiction in ad­ colleagues will be holding their first free local and gain worldwide support of the Ukrainian ministering the election. The process and elections in over half a century. The chal­ strife. For decades, the Ukrainian people des­ means by which the commissions will inves­ lenges are certainly great. perately clung to their heritage of commitment tigate and handle complaints is not specified, A member of the Helsinki Commission staff to freedom, justice, and equality. In August, however, nor is there provision for appeal. will be present in Romania on February 9 as Ukrainians achieved their goal by a 90-percent This may reduce the incentive to thoroughly an accredited elections observer. The Helsinki passage of referendum for independence. investigate complaints. Commission will continue to do all it can to The Ukrainian people suffered great con­ Romanian Prime Minister Theodor Stolojan demonstrate its support for free and fair elec­ sequences and hardships for the same rea­ has declared that a free and fair local election tions, consistent with the standards prescribed sons which made their home great. As a on February 9 is one of his government's top in the Document of the Copenhagen Meeting country rich in resources, with a flourishing ag­ priorities. The Helsinki Commission commends of the Conference on the Human Dimension of riculture and thriving steel industry, Ukraine 900 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 was attacked at all fronts for their land and po­ served as a detective in the Essex County OUTLAWING COMPETITIVENESS sition. Sheriffs Department. Throughout their occupation, Ukrainians Mrs. Foushee, or "Gi Gi" as she is more af­ HON. NEWT GINGRICH fectionately known, is a women of many firsts. were dedicated to maintaining their national OF GEORGIA During her professional career she was the pride even in the face of the devastation of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES war and revolution. In 1871, publications in first African-American woman to serve as dep­ their own language were outlawed by the tsar­ uty mayor of the city of Newark and the first Wednesday, January 29, 1992 ist government. However, the Ukrainian peo­ African-American woman to serve as chief ex­ Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I commend to ple established secret communities such as ecutive of the Newark Alcoholic Beverage your attention the following reprint of an edi­ the Society of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and Control Board. torial which appeared in Monday's Richmond other organizations. These visionaries were A life long Newark resident, Gi Gi is an ac­ Times-Dispatch entitled "Outlawing Competi­ committed to liberate their country by means tive and involved community member. She tiveness." of democracy, social reform, and the continual has received numerous community service Labor-management committees are an im­ teachings of the Ukrainian language, religion, and achievement awards from the Essex portant building block in our effort to regain literature and tradition. County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Na­ our competitive edge in the international mar­ After the Russian revolution of 1905, Ukrain­ tional Council of Negro Women, Baton's, Inc., ketplace. They deserve our continued support. ian nationalism became a strong movement in the Bronze Shields, Inc., Grace Reformed Baptist Church, the University of Medicine and [From the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jan. the country and became a political entity 27, 1992] through the central Rada. Finally, after World Dentistry of New Jersey, the National Police OUTLAWING COMPETITIVENESS War I and increasing internal pressure, a pro­ Officers Association of America, the National Black Police Association Service Award, and President Bush and members of his Cabinet visional government was established. In April have blustered much about things the Japa­ 1917, the Rada, pursuing Ukrainian independ­ resolutions from the municipal council of the nese government could do to give American­ ence, proclaimed Ukraine a republic within the city of Newark, NJ. made products a chance in the Japanese federated Russia. Soon after the Bolsheviks Mr. Speaker, please join me as I wish Gi Gi market, but they might better direct their seized power in November 1917, the Rada much success in her latest endeavor. heated rhetoric at the U.S. National Labor declared Ukrainian independence on January Relations Board. The NLRB is being urged to issue a ruling that could virtually outlaw 22, 1918. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL .COUNSEL­ Although the independence was short lived, the very sort of labor-management coopera­ ING DEMONSTRATION ACT, NA­ tion that has made Japanese firms, particu­ as we know now, it would not be the last time TIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING larly auto companies, so successful. the Ukrainians would declare independence. WEEK Electromation, an Elkhart, Ind., manufac­ When Ukraine later was invaded by the Bol­ turer of electronic auto parts, established sheviks, White Russians, Poles, and Ger­ labor-management committees to discuss ab­ mans, and ultimately partitioned in 1921 , the HON. CARL D. PURSELL senteeism, quality control and other work­ envisionment of freedom that this independ­ OF MICHIGAN place issues. After losing a union organizing ence day represented would forever live in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vote, the Teamsters contended that the com­ hearts of Ukrainians across the world. So Wednesday, January 29, 1992 mittees had stymied Teamsters' efforts and constituted a company-sponsored union, an much so was their commitment to reestablish Mr. PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, in order to entity banned by the 1935 Wagner Act. An an independent Ukraine, that for the next 70 focus attention on the accomplishments of NLRB administrative law judge-taking an years they would fight to see Ukraine free of school counseling programs throughout the extremely broad view of the law-agreed, and Soviet domination. Nation, and to encourage more support for now the full board is considering I take this time to recognize the determina­ counseling in our schools, next week has Electromation's appeal. tion of a people and a country for the same been designated as National School Counsel­ It is ironic indeed that at the very moment reason we enjoy our own Independence Day ing Week. I plan on using the week to dem­ political leaders are promoting competitive­ in these great United States, the celebration of ness, the NLRB has within its power the onstrate to my colleagues the tremendous ability to quash one of the most promising democracy. need for expanding counseling programs to competitiveness tools available to American Today, Ukraine is in a fragile situation. As our elementary schools. industry. About 80 percent of the Fortune Ukrainians pursue autonomy and progress to­ The problems that children face today are 1000 firms have quality-control and produc­ ward their dream of democracy, we must staggering. Many of their lives are filled with tivity teams involving labor and stand and support their efforts and pray for violence, drugs, abuse, fear, and depression. managment. The Commerce Department's their success. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to They are exposed to many of life's tragedies Malcolm Baldrige Awards amount to an an­ join with the people of Ukrainian descent in before they reach the third grade. There is no nual celebration of such cooperation; every my district and the State of Maryland to recog­ question that early intervention by a counselor company that has won the award emphasizes such cooperation. nize this day of independence of 1918 and re­ can often correct problems that may cause a Yet an NLRB ruling against Electromation member that it was this time of freedom that student to fail later on. could make outlaws out of companies like lived with Ukrainians across the world and In order to help today's children achieve Xerox, IBM, Westinghouse and Federal Ex­ sustained them for 70 years of foreign domi­ success in tomorrow's world, last year I intro­ press, and New United Motors Manufacturing nance. duced H.R. 840, the Elementary School Coun­ Inc. (General Motors and Toyota's joint ven­ seling Demonstration Act. At present, the bill ture to build Toyota Corollas and Geo has 102 cosponsors. Prizms)--some of America's most successful CONGRATULATIONS TO H.R. 840 would address the special needs concerns. GERALDINE GEORGE FOUSHEE of our children by providing demonstration Such an adverse outcome is a real possibil­ ity. The NLRB's general counsel has sided grants to local school districts to establish ef­ with the Teamsters (continuing a recent HON. DONALD M. PAYNE fective elementary counseling programs. trend of that office's pro-union bias), and OF NEW JERSEY Grants would be available for 3 years at a close observers of the board say it is a fore­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES maximum of $200,000 per year and would be gone conclusion that the NLRB will rule awarded based on need, innovation, and the against Electromation. Wednesday, January 29, 1992 potential for replication. That the NLRB's general counsel, a presi­ Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, with a counselor-to-student dential appointee, would feel free to take would like my colleagues on both sides of the ratio as high as 1-to-1 ,700 in many commu­ such an obviously anti-market position on aisle to join me in congratulating Mrs. Geral­ nities, our dedicated elementary counselors the Electromation case indicates a weakness in the White House's selection of its ap­ dine George Foushee for her appointment as around the country need all the support we pointees. the warden of the Essex County Jail in my can offer. Please join me in cosponsoring the Should the NLRB rule against hometown of Newark, NJ. Mrs. Foushee is the Elementary School Counselors Act-before to­ Electromation, President Bush should quick­ first African-American women in the State to day's fifth graders become tomorrow's drop­ ly seek legislation to overturn the decision. be awarded this position. Previously she outs. Federal labor policies should encourage man- January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 901 agement-worker cooperation, not CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF MAR­ that agents provide. A travel agent saves con­ criminalize it. RIAGE WITH THE VAUGHN FAM­ sumers time and money, and is an important ILY element of any business or vacation trip. Trav­ el agents play a part in many of life's suc­ HON. GLENN POSHARD cesses and celebrations, from successful col­ IN SUPPORT OF REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS lege interviews, to happy family reunions, and PASSIVE LOSS REFORM LEGIS­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memorable honeymoon trips. Agents ensure LATION that worldwide meetings run smoothly, that im­ Wednesday , January 29, 1992 portant contract negotiations begin on time. Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to U.S. travel agents book over 80 percent of HON. DAN GUCKMAN celebrate a most important milestone in the all airline travel, 40 percent of all hotel res­ OF KANSAS life of Jettie and Dovie Vaughn. ervations, nearly half of car rentals and 95 Today, January 28, 1992, Jettie and Dovie percent of all cruises. Travel agents remain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vaughn mark their 70th year of marriage, and unbiased professionals who sort through a this Sunday, February 2, the Vaughns will join Wednesday, January 29 , 1992 maze of air fares, car rental deals, hotel rates friends and family to celebrate their anniver­ and packages to offer travelers the best value Mr. GLICKMAN. Mr. Speaker, last night, the sary. This is truly a remarkable achievement, for their money. Agents regularly deal with President told the American people in his and I am honored to bring this occasion to the international currency fluctuations, time zone State of the Union address of his plan to help attention of my colleagues in the U.S. House variances, changing air and rail schedules and of Representatives. our Nation's economy recover from its current health and visa requirements for every country The Vaughns live in Cambria, a fine com­ in the world. recession. As part of that plan, he indicated a munity in my district which is well known for its number of investment incentives he supported, community spirit and pride. And Sunday a big Travel agents are located in all 50 States in including modification of the passive loss rule. crowd will gather at the Cambria First Baptist the United States of America. They are an im­ portant source of jobs from entry level to mid­ The President is not alone in his support for Church to share in this moment of happiness. dle management in almost every town reforming the passive loss rules. Legislation After operating a general store in Cambria, Reverend Vaughn worked as a minister full throughout the country. They employ people has been introduced here in the Congress to with a wide variety of skills and talents, from reform the passive loss rules and enable pri­ time for some 30 years in Marion, Johnston City, Boskydell, and Cambria. He and his wife secretaries to sales people, bookkeepers to vate investors to both retain troubled real es­ have demonstrated a faith and love that have computer technicians. Through various trade tate and purchase troubled real estate cur­ surely been an inspiration to all those they organizations, and sponsored training pro­ rently held by American financial institutions have met over the years. grams or visits, travel agencies can offer their and the RTC. I have cosponsored that bill, The Vaughns have a daughter, Bonita employees opportunities for travel and ad­ H.R. 1414, and hope that we will act upon it Morse, who lives with her husband William in vancement unparalleled by other industries. soon. Carbondale. Their granddaughter Diane Bailey From early entrepreneurs like Fred Harvey Last year, American banks wrote off over and her husband Kenneth live in Cambria, and who opened quality hotels in the new Amer­ ican West to John Hance who led tourists to $7.6 billion in real estate losses with another have given the Vaughns two great-grandsons, Wayne and Keith. the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and the Dis­ $45 billion in real estate loans classified as Jettie and Dovie met when they were in ney organization which has made visits to problem loans. Unfortunately, however, those grade school and have been sweethearts ever theme parks a part of American childhood, most likely to purchase these troubled prop­ since. They are living proof of what the poets travel and tourism have been a part of the erties, real estate business persons, are dis­ say about there being one person out there for American tradition. The emergence of travel couraged from doing so because of our tax each of us. They were married as teenagers agencies throughout the Nation is part of this laws. and have devoted their lives to each other tradition. The dream of owning a business has Specifically, the passive loss rules enacted ever since. Bonita tells me the key to their been fulfilled for many who have opened and operated successful travel agencies. by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 tax real estate marriage has been simply that they love and respect each other, and have always worked professionals on their gross, not net, income. As technology and politics create new op­ together. The result is that real estate business persons portunities in the emerging global village, trav­ I am very pleased and honored to be able el agents will have a greater role to play. The are unable to deduct as an ordinary business to pass along my congratulations to the need for American business to compete glob­ expense the legitimate losses that may accrue Vaughns, on behalf of the people of southern ally will require that travel agents help their cli­ from troubled real estate held in· their port­ Illinois, and to thank them for their magnificent ents control and manage travel expenses folios. example. more efficiently. As eastern Europe and the H.R. 1414 provides that rental real property Middle East open for trade with the West and the European Community becomes a reality, operations of an individual "engaged in the TRAVEL AGENT APPRECIATION travel agents will open branch offices world­ real property business" will be treated, for pur­ WEEK: FEBRUARY 1-7, 1992 poses of the passive loss rules, in the same wide to handle the needs of their clients. manner as the nonrental trade or business op­ HON. ROBIN TAU.ON These new offices of U.S.-owned travel erations. Under this approach an individual agencies can play an important role in promot­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA ing the United States and shifting the balance must objectively prove that he is actively en­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gaged in the real estate business in order to of trade payments to a more favorable one for Wednesday, January 29, 1992 the United States. gain relief from this legislation. This will ensure that the casual and passive real estate inves­ Mr. TALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Travel agents offer the kind of services that tor seeking a vehicle to shelter losses will not urge you to officially recognize one facet of when well performed go unnoticed. It may be the travel industry and the outstanding work its only when problems arise that we remember benefit from these rules. members do on behalf of the traveling public. our travel agents, but I believe it is appropriate This approach represents a modest and re­ Today, I am introducing a joint resolution for us to remember our travel agents and the sponsible step toward stemming the plummet­ which will officially recognize the first week of good work they do much more often than this. ing values of real estate, and bringing stability February 1992 as Travel Agent Appreciation I hope that the U.S. Congress will join me in to our federally insured financial institutions, Week. As chairman of the Travel and Tourism recognizing and honoring travel agents. I urge and the RTC. I urge my colleagues to join me Caucus, I hope you will join me in cosponsor­ you to cosponsor this legislation to designate and over 320 other cosponsors in supporting ing this worthy resolution. the first week in February 1992 as Travel this bill. As Members of Congress, we are all well Agent Appreciation Week. Thank you for you aware of and appreciate the valuable services support. 902 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BUSH'S CONGRATULATIONS TO CORTLAND our community. His plans to expand by receiv­ ECONOMIC GROWTH PACKAGE BANK AND ITS lOOTH ing more Portuguese-language records are im­ ANNIVERSARY portant. This could also include an investiga­ HON. 1HOMAS W. EWING tion into the possibility of receiving video tapes OF ILLINOIS HON. DENNIS E. ECKART in Portuguese and possibly contributing them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO as well as some books about Portugal to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local libraries of the local communities. That Wednesday, January 29, 1992 way, all of the people in these communities Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I am in strong Wednesday, January 29, 1992 will have access to these materials and will be support of the economic growth package un­ Mr. ECKART. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to able to reap their benefits. veiled by President Bush last night in his State call your attention to the centennial anniver­ Finally, I would like to commend Mr. Teresa of the Union Address and I urge the leader­ sary of the Cortland Bank, located within my on the exchange that the Ludlow Lusitanos ship in Congress to take the steps necessary congressional district. were able to experience. I am sure the mem­ to ensure that these policies are enacted be­ In April 1892, the Cortland Bank was first bers of this team have brought this experience fore March 20. We should put partisanship chartered. Since that time, the bank has home with them and taught their friends and aside until then to accomplish this goal. We grown and expanded its influence throughout family a lot. My only question about this is, owe this to the working women and men of northeast Ohio. Today, 10 community who won the games? I hope the team from America. branches serve my constituents. Ludlow put on a good showing. There are several key components of the Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and ad­ I support this type of effort and hope that President's package which I find appealing, in­ miration that I congratulate Cortland Bank and Mr. Teresa will be able to continue. The Rep­ cluding investment incentives, encouraged its employees upon its 1Oath anniversary. May resentative appears to have a strong backing savings, policies to stimulate the real estate they. continue to serve the community for an­ thus far and I am sure it will only continue to market, an additional $50 billion in defense other hundred years. grow. cuts which the President has determined to be reasonable, and a moratorium on necessary new Federal regulations and a concerted effort STRONG CULTURAL TIES: READ-A-THON TO BENEFIT THE to reduce current inhibitive regulations. PORTUGUESE-AMERICANS IN 1992 NATIONAL AQUARIUM Another element of the President's eco­ nomic growth proposal which I have long sup­ HON. RICHARD E. NEAL HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON ported is the line-item veto. Currently the OF MASSACHUSETTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA President is forced to sign or veto multibillion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dollar spending bills and has no control over the amount of unnecessary spending items Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Wednesday, January 29, 1992 buried in these bills by Members of Congress. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, there is a little The line-item veto would give the President take this opportunity to pay tribute to the west­ known treasure here, in our Nation's Capital. the tool he needs to eliminate unnecessary ern Massachusetts Portuguese-American com­ Located in the U.S. Commerce building is a programs and would help him reduce the munity. I would also like to congratulate Mr. unique undersea world-the National Aquar­ enormous Federal deficit, which I believe is a Nelson T ereso on his appointment as the rep­ ium. tremendous drag on our economy. The line­ resentative member in Portugal to the western Visitors to the National Aquarium have an item veto would help bring some fiscal respon­ Massachusetts Portuguese-American commu­ opportunity to observe over 1,200 specimens sibility to our budget. nities. I speak with great pride about the ac­ of aquatic life in 70 naturalistic tanks. The I have introduced legislation, House Joint complishments that have been made in west­ array includes alligators, sharks, sea turtles, Resolution 384, which would give the Presi­ ern Massachusetts for this group. It is impor­ and moray eels. The Aquarium serves as a dent the line-item veto, the same tool which tant for the people of our great Nation to have pleasant learning experience for the young 43 Governors have. My legislation is patterned an understanding about their heritage, and I and the young at heart. after the authority which the Illinois Governor feel that this organization can do just that, and Mr. Speaker, this year the Aquarium has a has, and includes a provision which would I can see Mr. Teresa has successfully, already wonderful project planned for Washington met­ also allow the President to reduce the amount begun. ropolitan area children, "Plunge Into Books" of specific appropriations. Under my legisla­ His efforts · to allow the Portuguese people, Read-a-Thon. The Read-a-Thon has two tion, items vetoed could be reinstated by a and others with similar interests, to be in touch goals: To raise money for the National Aquar­ three-fifths vote of both the House of Rep­ with the Portuguese culture, language, and ium's educational program; and to promote in­ resentatives and the Senate. This would en­ recreation have been tremendous. terest in reading about the ocean, undersea sure that truly important programs would be It is important to allow any of our constitu­ animals, and the environment. The Read-a­ protected. Most importantly, it would force indi­ ents the opportunity to learn a new language Than is a good way for the Washington com­ vidual spending programs to stand on their and to learn about their background. By ob­ munity to become acquainted with the won­ own merits. taining the grants for the books regarding the ders to be found at the National Aquarium. The line-item veto has been extremely im­ history of language of Portugal, another re­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join me in portant in cutting unnecessary and wasteful source will be available to our people. Intro­ a salute to this hidden wonderland and ask spending from State budgets, and can do the ducing the education at the elementary level in that they encourage their constituents to make same for the Federal budget. During the 14 schools such as the Portuguese-American the National Aquarium a part of their itinerary year span of Illinois Governor Thompson's ad­ Cultural Association of Ludlow and the Por­ whenever they visit Washington, DC. ministration, some $1.6 billion of unnecessary tuguese School of Chicopee is important, for spending was eliminated form the budget. In then these students will not only learn about crafting the budget for fiscal year 1992, the Illi­ the land in which they live, but they will never BRING AMERICA'S DEFENSE DOL­ nois Governor was able to trim some $17 mil­ put aside their heritage. LARS HOME: HELP DEFEND OUR lion in needless spending. This tool helped The offer of a scholarship from the Por­ NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOL­ balance Illinois' budget. tuguese-American Development Foundation CHILDREN I encourage my colleagues to join me and and the creation of a summer course program others working to provide this necessary tool is a wonderful opportunity. I am sure there will HON. JOHN BRYANT for reducing unnecessary spending. be numerous applicants, both Portuguese­ OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, let's rise to the President's Americans and others with interest. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES challenge. Let's adopt his economic growth "The Night in Portugal" and the distribution package, which includes giving him and future of the records the Representation was grant­ Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Presidents the line-item veto and spending re­ ed, seem to be a good beginning for the ex­ Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, Americans are duction authorities. pansion of the Portuguese culture throughout re-evaluating the extent of our contributions to January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 903 the defense of Europe and Japan. Today, SEC. 3. SET-ASIDE OF PORTION OF THE UNITED (C) the State informing the Attorney Gen­ STATES CONTRIBUTION TO THE DE· eral that the State does not intend to expend America is endangered by enemies who pose FENSE OF ALLIES FOR INCREASED a greater threat than any foreign army. Drug­ FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT the full amount of the allotment made for driven neighborhood crime, an ill-educated AND EDUCATION. the State. (3) The amount of an allotment under para­ work force, and climbing trade and budget (a) SET-ASIDE.-Of the funds appropriated for a fiscal year to or for the use of the De­ graph (1) for a State for a fiscal year shall be deficits are eating at the fabric of our Nation. an amount equal to the product of- I have introduced legislation that would add partment of Defense for the support of per­ sonnel of the Armed Forces of the United (A) an amount equal to the amount de­ more than 140,000 new and better-equipped States assigned to permanent duty ashore in scribed in paragraph (2) for the fiscal year in­ police officers nationally and allocate $9 billion European member nations of NATO or volved; and for American schools. In short, the bill would Japan, 10 percent of such funds shall be (B) the percentage determined under sub­ devote resources to protection from crime available only for grants under this Act. section (c)(2) for the State. today and prevention of crime tomorrow. (b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.-On January 1 of SEC. 6. EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES. each fiscal year, the funds required to be set (a) DETERMINATION AND METHOD OF ALLOT­ The National Safe Street and Education De­ MENT.-For each fiscal year in which a trans­ fense Act of 1992, would set aside 10 percent aside pursuant to this section shall be trans­ ferred from accounts of the Department of fer of funds occurs under section 3(b), the of America's current Federal spending for the Defense as follows: Secretary of Education shall make an allot­ defense of Europe and Japan and devote it to (1) Five percent to an account of the De­ ment (and any reallotment) for each State in American law enforcement and education ef­ partment of Justice for grants under section the same manner as provided in section 5. forts. 5 for the purpose of enabling State and local (b) PAYMENTS UPON APPLICATION.-The There is already wide agreement that Amer­ governments to employ additional law en­ Secretary shall make payments to a State ica bears too large a burden for our allies' de­ forcement officers. from the allotment for that State upon the (2) Five percent to an account of the De­ approval of an application in such form, at fense. Not only does the American taxpayer partment of Education for grants under sec­ such time, and containing such information pay several times more than the average Eu­ tion 6 for the purpose of improving elemen­ and assurances as the Secretary may require ropean and Japanese taxpayer for defense, tary and secondary education. by rule. but the European and Japanese have also SEC. 4. EXCEPriONS TO OPERATION OF SET· SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. failed to meet their defense spending commit­ ASIDE. This Act shall take effect upon enactment. ments. The set-aside required for a fiscal year Ironically, although they are now our great­ under section 3(a) shall not apply if- (1) a declaration of war by the United est competitors, the United States spends TRIBUTE TO THE YOUNGSTOWN States is in effect; STATE FOOTBALL TEAM; I-AA much more on defense of Europe and Japan (2) there is an armed attack on any mem­ than we do- on our own citizens. For example, ber country of NATO or Japan; or NATIONAL CHAMPIONS we pay $7 41 for each taxpayer in Dallas, TX (3) the President declares a national state to defend Europe and Japan, but only $184 of emergency and immediately informs the HON. JAMES A. TRAACANf, JR. for police protection. Congress of such action and the reasons for OF OHIO such declarations. The bill neither requires any new taxes nor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEC. 5. LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS TO STATES. hinders deficit reduction efforts. Half of the (a) ALLOTMENT TO STATES.-For each fiscal Wednesday, January 29, 1992 bill's funding would be earmarked for law en­ year in which a transfer of funds occurs Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise on this forcement programs, as determined by the At­ under section 3(b), the Attorney General torney General, and half for education, as de­ shall make an allotment for each State in an momentous occasion to congratulate the termined by the Secretary of Education. The amount determined in accordance with sub­ Youngstown State University football team funds would be distributed to local authorities section (c). whose dedication and commitment earned by the States. (b) PAYMENTS UPON APPLICATION.-The At­ them the 1-AA National Athletic Association torney General shall make payments to a I trust my colleagues agree that it is time Championship. State from the allotment for that State upon As a graduate of Youngstown State Univer­ America's defense budgat worked for the de­ the approval of an application in such form, fense of Americans and they will join me in sity's master's program in both counseling and at such time, and containing such informa­ administration in 1973 and 1976, I can attest supporting this bill. tion and assurances as the Attorney General to the excellence of the university's fine aca­ H.R. 4120 may require by rule. (C) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF ALLOT­ demic program and personnel. The staff of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ MENT.-The amount of an allotment under Youngstown State University is not only dedi­ resentatives of the United States of America in subsection (a) for a State for a fiscal year is cated to the principles of higher education, but Congress assembled, the product of- also to the welfare of the student population of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (1) the amount of funds transferred under our valley, the greater northeastern Ohio com­ This Act may be cited as the "National section 3(b) for that fiscal year; and Safe Streets and Education Improvement (2) a percentage equal to the quotient of­ munity that has experienced rough times eco­ Act of 1992. (A) an amount equal to the population of nomically, indeed. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. the State involved, as indicated by the most It is in this atmosphere that the football Congress finds the following: recent data collected by the Bureau of the team, led by Coach Jim Tressel, proceeded to (1) The member nations of the North At­ Census; divided by the top of their division. After a rocky start in (B) an amount equal to the population of the first 7 games, the YSU Penguins stood at lantic Treaty Organization (other than the the United States, as indicated by the most United States) and Japan should each bear a recent data collected by the Bureau of the 4-3-0. At that point, they were a far cry from greater share of the cost of their own de­ Census. the 1-AA Championship. With the encourage­ fense. (d) DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FUNDS SET ment of Coaqh Tressel, in my opinion one of (2) In light of recent events in Eastern Eu­ ASIDE FOR ALLOTMENT.- the premier coaches in the Nation, the team rope and the improvement in relations be­ (!) Amounts described in paragraph (2) started to blend together, moving toward com­ tween the United States and the former shall, in accordance with paragraph (3), be Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the mon goals of victory, and that they did in the allotted by the Attorney General to States last four games. Coach Tressel deserves all United States should reassess the proper ex­ receiving payments under this section for a tent of its financial support to the defense of fiscal year (other than any State referred to congratulatory acclaim that can be given. In European member nations of NATO and in paragraph (2)(C)). fact, I also salute his father, the late Dr. Lee Japan. (2) The amounts referred to in paragraph Tressel, in that he and his father are the first (3) The United States is facing a rising (1) are any amounts allotted under sub­ father-son duo, in history, to win the national threat of neighborhood crime and violence section (a) that are not paid to a State as a championship and, subsequently to win the that requires new resources and manpower result of- Kodak/AFCA Coach of the Year Award from to provide adequate public safety. (A) the failure of the State to submit an the American Football Coaches Association. (4) Education is an essential component in application, restoring American competitiveness and the (B) the failure, in the determination of the I also pay tribute to the board of trustees at Federal Government needs to reassert its Attorney General, of the State to prepare Youngstown State University. They have done commitment to providing America's youth within a reasonable period of time such ap­ an excellent job and it has taken the national access to quality education. plication; or championship to vindicate their efforts. The 904 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 board was instrumental in screening and hiring Cheerleaders/lifters: Lynn Bott, Gina addition, their three children-one of whom, Jim Tressel and deserves the credit for the ex­ Camelli, JeanMarie Filisky, Lisa Funari, Dr. Diana Zuckerman, is a very valuable mem­ cellent academic curriculum at Youngstown Susie Kirsch, Virgina Nacarato, Diane ber of my staff-tell me that they are wonder­ State University. In addition, the board of trust­ Paulik, Allyson Rossetti, Tracy Testa, James Conrad, Nick D'Errico, Thomas ful parents and grandparents. ees was instrumental in their choice of athletic Devaney, Mark Hernon, Randy Oyster, Joe A 50th wedding anniversary is an terrific directors. In my opinion, they selected one of Pompeo, David Smith, Larry Webster, Ron milestone, and an unusual achievement that the finest in the country, Joe Malmisur. He Zagorsky, and Nick Mastorides (coach). deserves special recognition. So I wanted to was a great football player, and is now a fine Trainers: Dan Wathen, and John Doneyko. take this opportunity to congratulate them and administrator. I take my hat off to Joe Student trainers: Misty Belmontez, Todd wish them good health and much happiness in Malmisur and without question to Coach Jim Burkey, John Corcoran, Missy Demattia, the coming years. Tressel. Both of their efforts were vital to this Julie Kaizer, Maria Koulianos, Cassandra whole process. Their dedication to the team Lopez, Dawn Oddo, Maria Pelleschi, Frank and the community is both admirable and in­ Rappach, Jennifer Sorge, Tony Sorge, and TRIBUTE TO STEVEN R. TRIMBOLI Mike Sullivan. spiring. I also salute the university's outstand­ Equipment: Carmine Cassese, David ing faculty and administration. They all make Stoops, Doug "Wes" Chandler, Al Klceh, HON. TIIOMAS J. MANTON us proud. Alvin Armstrong, Scott Brunner, and Steve OF NEW YORK I also mention the quarterback, Ray lsacc, Baytos. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who pulled the trigger and made the play at Secretaries/student support: Cindy Helton, Wednesday, January 29, 1992 the right time when many people counted him Janet Jordan, Holly Bodak, Erin Stoops, and out. As an old quarterback at the University of Noreen Fossesco. Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pittsburgh, I can appreciate and respect his Academic advisors: Traci Rosenberg, and honor Steven R. Trimboli from Elmhurst, NY, performance. When Youngstown State was Marilyn O'Bruba. for his many contributions and dedication to backed up against the wall by the great play­ Sports info/mktg.: Greg Gulas, and Dan his country. On Saturday, February 1, 1992, I O'Connell. ers at Marshall University, Ray lsacc showed will present Mr. Trimboli with the Pearl Harbor This outstanding team's 12 wins are the expert ability in his performance. Survivor's Medal to recognize his service and Finally, I congratulate all the players who most for a single season by any Penguin foot­ commitment to the United States. never gave up. In addition to quarterback Ray ball team. They are also the first team to play Mr. Speaker, I have known Steven for many lsacc who completed his career with a 34-9- in Allen E. Paulson Stadium and win two times years. As a brave member of the armed serv­ 0 overall ledger, there is tailback Tamron in one season. Further distinguishing them­ ices, Steven fought to defend freedom and lib­ Smith who earned the distinction of all-time, selves, the YSU Penguins are the first to win erty for all Americans. Over the years, he has single season rushing leader with 1,545 yards, a National Championship in any sport at used this energy and commitment to serve his 88 yards of which were run during the cham­ Youngstown State University. community and make life better for the people pionship game. The rest of the team and as­ Finally, I congratulate the players who who live in Queens. Steven has been a mem­ sociated supporters includes: perservered through the domes of victory. This ber of Community Board No. 4 for 22 years 1991 Penguins: Bill Aaton, Mike Albrecht, team is truly symbolic of our valley. Our com­ and served as its chairman for 7 years. He is Ramon Amill, Andre Ballinger, Trent munity has suffered through adversity, but has also executive director of Italian Charities Sen­ Boykin, Ron Brown, Reggie Brown, Kevin always fought back with that inner "bulldog" ior Citizens, president of the Elmhurst Lions Brown, Larry Bucciarelli, Dave Burch, Matt tenacity and perserverence, and that's just Byer, Darnell Clark, Nick Cochran, Brian Club, secretary to the Elmhurst Chamber of what the Peguins did. Commerce, and executive director to the El.m­ Coman, Mike Crum, Pat Danko, Matt Again, Mr. Speaker I rise to offer my con­ DeVicchio, Dave DelBoccio, John hurst Economic Development Corp. Steven Engelhardt, Marcus Evans, Malcolm gratulations to the Youngstown State Univer­ was also a delegate to the 1976 Democratic Everette, Drew Gerber, Michael Ghent, Curt sity Penguins, the board of trustees, the ad­ National Convention. Gonya, Andrew Gracan, Aaron Green, Brett ministration, faculty and the support staff as Mr. Speaker, the Pearl Harbor Survivor Greer, Leo Hawkins, Alfred Hill, Brian well as the entire atheltic department including Householder, Ray Isaac, Jeff Johnston, Craig Medal is a special honor reserved for those Joe Malmisur and Jim Tressel. They have courageous Americans who survived the at­ Kertesz, Paul Kokos, Jr., Aaron Kondrad, made our community proud, not alone through Chris Kross, Shawn Long, Ray Miller, Darren tack on December 7, 1941 , and went on to Morgan, Sam Hosea, Anthony Naples, David victory, but also by their efforts. They need not serve their country and fight for freedom. As Newby, Mike Nezbeth, Joe Nohra, William have won to satisfy our community because we mark the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Norris, Jeff Powers, David Quick, John Quin­ we realize the great struggle that they faced. I can think of no one who is more worthy of tana, Tom Rakovec, Mike Rekstis, Dave I offer my best to all the athletes for their con­ this high honor than my good friend, Steven Roberts, Robert Robes, Chad Rosko, Mike tinued success in their educational endeavors R. Trimboli. Simonsic, Rod Smith, Tamron Smith, Ron at Youngtown State. I encourage them to con­ Strollo, George Tomasch, Chris Vecchione, I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu­ Ian Viets, Lester Weaver, Brian White, Jeff tinue the tradition of graduating and maintain­ lating Steven, his wife of 43 years, Erika, and Wilkins, Herb Williams, Jamie Willis, Brian ing contact with their fine coaches and assist­ his two daughters, Carol and Linda on this im­ Wishak, Don Zwisler, Mark Brungard, ant coaches. Hopefully, the good Lord will portant award. Metellus Chipman, Dan Colville, Tom keep all in His care. Dillingham, Matt Emch, Mack Gilchrist, Terica Jones, Reginald Lee, Jim Panozzo, TRIBUTE TO MAYOR LYNN F. Russ Pernus, Tim Ryan, Randy Smith, Ryan TRIBUTE TO ANNE AND LEO PETT Wood, DeMario Ridgeway, J .T. DelGarbino, ZUCKERMAN Steve Six, Michael Book, Jeff Lamparski, Sean O'Neill, and William Seach. HON. WAYNE OWENS Coaches: Jim Tressel, Mark Asher, Ken HON. TED WEISS OF UTAH Conatser, Jon Heacock, John Klacik, Brian OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Moore, Mark Snyder, Don Treadwell, Herro IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jackson (PT), Bob Stoops (PT), Eric Meek Wednesday , January 29, 1992 (GA), Robbie Andrews (GA), Doug Phillips Wednesday, January 29 , 1992 Mr. OWENS of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I rise to (GA), Joe Conroy (strength coach), and Ed Mr. WEISS. Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to commend Mayor Lynn F. Pett of the city of Strauss (film coach). Athletic Director: Joe Malmisur, and Jim offer my congratulations to Anne and Leo Murray in my congressional district for being Morrison (asst.). Zuckerman on the occasion of their 50th wed­ the recipient of EPA's first National Board of trustees: Y.T. Chiu, M.D., Mrs. ding anniversary on January 24. The Stormwater Control Program Excellence Betty DeLuca, Atty. Edward Flask, Dr. John Zuckermans were married in New York City in Award. This award recognized the city of Mur­ Geletka, Mr. Mark Lyden, Atty. Richard 1942 and currently live in Branchburg, NJ. ray for demonstrating a commitment to pro­ McLaughlin, Mr. Micky Monus, Mr. Martin tecting and improving the quality of the Na­ O'Connell, and Dr. Earnest Perry. During their 50 years together, they have Team physicians: Dr. Michael Miladore, made important contributions to the commu­ tion's waters through outstanding implementa­ Dr. Raymond Duffett, Dr. Robert Johnson, nity through their work on behalf of retarded tion of innovative and cost effective and Dr. George Saady. citizens and other disadvantaged groups. In stormwater control programs. January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 905 Murray City implemented an innovative ap­ and between them have served as Gabbai, Natastase and ask for examplary punishment proach to controlling stormwater runoff along secretary, treasurer, vice-president, president, of the people listed on the sentence if Roma­ 4.5 miles of the 1-215 freeway belt route in and chair of numerous committees and func­ nia wants to retain American goodwill which it southcentral Salt Lake County. Murray City tions. so badly needs. worked with the Utah Department of Transpor­ Through these efforts, the Brands have Bishop Tokes is a spokesman both for the tation to develop a stormwater control system demonstrated their devotion to the Jewish equal rights of the 2.5 million Hungarian mi­ in conjunction with the city's desire to build an community. By reaching out to the young and nority and also of Hungarian-Romanian rec­ 18-hole golf course. Stormwater runoff from old, through nursey school and senior citizens onciliation. We must support him to the hilt the highway and subsurface waters are col­ activities, through day camp and adult edu­ against his Communist and Fascist adversar­ lected in a desilting pond at the upstream end cation, Young Israel has touched the lives of ies. of the Murray Parkway Golf Course. The water so many individuals and could not have done is then routed through a series of small so without the guidance of the Brands. streams and wetlands into four ponds on the The Brands' commitment to others, and par­ golf course. ticularly to the youth of the community, is fur­ TRIBUTE TO THE FOUNDATION As a result of this project, Murray City saved ther demonstrated in their professions and pri­ FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING nearly $1 million in golf course construction vate lives. Both educators in Brooklyn, Mr. AND TO THE CHINA INSTITUTE costs by getting 550,000 cubic yards of fill dirt Brand, previously a teacher, administrative as­ IN AMERICA from the State free and continues to save sistant, and assistant principal, is currently the nearly $8,000 per year in watering costs for principal of Hudde Junior High School. Mrs. the golf course. Brand works full time in a preschool for devel­ HON. Bill GREEN I also applaud the Utah Department of opmentally delayed children. OF NEW YORK Transportation for its cooperation with the city In addition, Mr. Brand gives freely of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Murray. This department saved $300,000 in time and effort to assist many yeshivas and land acquisition and stormwater piping costs other religious organizations, and working late Wednesday, January 29, 1992 by eliminating the need to construct a sepa­ in the night to assist others during an emer­ Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman rate stormwater discharge system for 1-215 gency is not an anomaly. Mrs. Brand is also from California, Mr. MATSUI, and I wish today that would discharge to the Jordan River. a lifetime member of Emunah women. to recognize two New Yorkers, Rabbi Marc Mayor Pett has over 30 years of public serv­ The devotion that the Brands have dem­ Schneier, of the Foundation for Ethnic Under­ ice to the city of Murray. When he was the onstrated to Young Israel is in itself impressive standing, and Charles P. Wang, of the China city's recreation director in 1973, he had plans and worthy of much admiration. That they Institute, for their efforts to strengthen relations for a golf course, but there was no property, have offered so much time and energy despite between the Jewish and Asian-American com­ no money, and no water rights. With Federal their busy schedules, already filled with acts of munities. land and water conservation funds, Mayor Pett charity, is that much more commendable. The Asian-American community and the was able to begin the golf course which American Jewish community are two of the opened in 1986 and has been the busiest in most significant ethnic groups in the United THREATS AGAINST THE Utah, averaging 112,000 9-hole rounds per States. Their shared values and goals are var­ FREEDOMFIGHTER AND BISHOP year. ied and deep and include strong extended In June 1990, I planted cattails in one of the LASZLO TOKES families which pay reverence to both young ponds constructed to remediate the loss of and old. wetlands. This project occupies open space HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN corridor, over 2.3 miles long, linked together The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, OF CALIFORNIA under the leadership of its founding president, with a network of trails. Wetlands are planned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to become key elements in compliance with Rabbi Marc Schneier of the Park East Syna­ stormwater discharge standards. Wednesday, January 29, 1992 gogue in New York City, has been in the fore­ front in promoting racial and ethnic harmony. This project has been the pride of the com­ Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, 25 The foundation has called on Americans to munity, involving hundreds of volunteer hours months ago the world stood still as the people recognize the strength that comes from shar­ from youth and community groups. Other com­ of Timisioara-Temesvar-rose without dis­ munities look to the city of Murray as a model tinction of nationality against the tyrannical, ing our similarities and differences and to ad­ for wetland restoration. Communist Ceauesescu regime. The imme­ dress the dangers of prejudice and bigotry. Mayor Pett accepted this award in Ontario, diate cause was the arrest of their beloved re­ Founded in 1926, the China Institute in Canada, on October 7, 1991, on behalf of the formed pastor, Rev. Laszlo Tokes. Despite his America is the oldest bicultural institution in city of Murray. I am pleased that EPA has rec­ Hungarian ethnicity he had the full support of America focused on China. The China Institute ognized Mayor Pett and it is an honor for me the Romanian community and he became the is headed by Charles P. Wang, who serves as to represent Mayor Pett and his great city of hero of the Romanian revolution which was vice chairman of the U.S. Civil Rights Corn­ Murray in Congress. stifled by apparatchiks ad turncoat Securitate mission. The primary goal of the China Insti­ elements soon after its success. tute is to promote greater understanding and Today, we have come to the point where cooperation between Americans and Chinese TRIBUTE TO MOSHE AND RACHEL through comprehensive educational, political, BRAND the hero of the revolution is not only besmearched, but a group of citizens of five and cultural programs. Transylvanian counties-Bihor, Satrnar, Zalaj, On January 22, 1992, at the China Institute HON. CHARLFS E. SCHUMER Maramures, and Cluj-announce that they in New York City, the foundation and the OF NEW YORK have gathered to pass a death sentence China Institute in America sponsored the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES against the treacherous priest who is hurting in a series of programs for Jewish and Asian­ Wednesday, January 29, 1992 Romanian interests. They also set a price of Americans to explore commonalities and dif­ Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to $150,000 on his head payable to his killer. ferences. Those who addressed the sympo­ have the opportunity to pay tribute to Moshe Thus, Communist terror and ultranationalist sium included: Dr. Richard Stone, professor of and Rachel Brand for their 27 years of dedi­ fervor are combined in Romania instead of an law, Columbia University; Arthur Soong, attor­ cated support of Young Israel of Bedford Bay evolution toward democracy. ney and board member, Asian American Legal in Brooklyn. Through their support, leadership, Bishop Tokes has visited Washington sev­ Defense and Education Fund; and Mark Stern, and hard work, Mr. and Mrs. Brand have fully eral times and on March 15, 1990, he was a legal counsel, American Jewish Congress. demonstrated their commitment to Young Is­ guest of Congress unveiling the Kossuth Stat­ I should like to take this opportunity to thank rael, to Torah and to the perpetuation of ue at the Capitol rotunda. all those individuals associated with the China Yiddishkeit in the Jewish community. The administration has to be obligated to Institute in America and the Foundation for Moshe and Rachel Brand have held a vari­ denounce these vile threats with full force to Ethnic Understanding for their efforts in pro­ ety of leadership positions with Young Israel, President lliescu and Foreign Minister moting ethnic harmony. 906 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY BUDGET PASSAGE-A NECESSITY A constituent of mine, Mr. Paul Files of Ev­ PREEMINENCE ACT (H.R. 1989) erett, WA, has come up with a list of "eco­ HON. RON PACKARD nomic commandments" that offers a bit of OF CALIFORNIA sound advice for all of us: HON.C. THO~McMll!EN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1. I will try to save a portion of my in­ come, even if it is only a percent or two. OF MARYLAND Wednesday, January 29, 1992 2. I will try to reduce my personal debt, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, it is time for even if it is only a percent or two. 3. I will make a contribution to a worthy this body to prove that it is honorable and re­ Wednesday, January 29, 1992 cause, such as the local food banks or relief sponsive to the needs of the American people. organizations, even if it is "only" time. Mr. McMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I In his State of the Union Address to the Na­ 4. I will try my utmost to buy "American". rise to express my disappointment that the tion last night, President Bush challenged this 5. I will try to reduce my energy expendi­ body to pass his budget economic plan by tures, especially petroleum products. legislation we are voting on today does not 6. I will support efforts to provide relief to contain provisions to authorize technology March 20. I have high hopes that my colleagues will the newly liberated countries, knowing what commercialization loans for U.S. businesses. the alternative would be. This House passed legislation which would rise to this occasion. There is little doubt that 7. I will not support any type of new gov­ have helped finance technology transfer we must act to provide remedies to our sag­ ernment program in my district, except for through loans to small- and medium-sized ging economy. I can only urge my colleagues routine support and maintenance, for one firms. While I am supportive of the legislation to remember what they were sent to Washing­ year. ton to do. We were sent here with a mission 8. I will not demand a raise, unless there is before us today, I feel that the elimination of a concurrent increase in productivity. this loan program will hinder our efforts to pro­ by men and women of this country-to do our best for the American people. Such an invest­ 9. I will become more involved in local and mote American technology and prepare this national government, including registering ment of trust should not be taken lightly. country for a competitive future. and voting. I hope that the following debate about how 10. I will support equal opportunity for all The technology commercialization loan pro­ best to address America's economic woes will Americans. One sector must not progress at gram which has been eliminated from this bill be characterized by respect and resolution. the expense of another. would have supported research and develop­ We, as a body, must be resolved to take deci­ I wanted to share Mr. File's thoughts with ment on products in advanced technology sive action. We must also clear the debris of you today. These are useful goals-a good fields such as biotechnology and electronics. partisanship which has cluttered the debate in set of New Year's resolutions for Americans. These are the industries of the future and these last months. without assistance to move these industries I urge my colleagues to work to pass a out of the laboratory and into the marketplace, budget by March 20. There is no question in FIGHTING TO PRESERVE THE we may well lose our competitive edge. my mind that this is still the greatest country 169TH While concerns have been raised that NIST on Earth. Presidential leadership and congres­ should not be engaged in financing programs, sional will can reaffirm this notion by acting HON. NANCY L JOHNSON the complete elimination of the loan program decisively. OF CONNECTICUT without review of alternative administrators un­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dermines a very important commercialization ECONOMIC COMMANDMENTS Wednesday, January 29, 1992 effort which will impact the future of this coun­ Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ try. HON. AL SWIIT er, last Thursday, I learned that the Connecti­ Even without these provisions, however, this OF WASHINGTON cut National Guard will lose 909 authorized is a worthwhile piece of legislation. The bill will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES positions by September 1, 1992, and will lose allow for the Commerce Department to identify another 2,054 in 1993, according to orders re­ industries which are critical to the U.S. econ­ Wednesday, January 29, 1992 cently issued by the National Guard Bureau, omy and plan out the best way for keeping Mr. SWIFT. Mr. Speaker, as we begin the as part of its "Operation Quicksilver" plan. A these industries stable and foster their growth. second session of this Congress, the predomi­ sizable reduction was expected, and generally It also earmarks $100 million for an advanced nant issue before us is the much heralded regarded as unavoidable and a sign of more technology program, a 164-percent increase economic condition of the United States. For peaceful times. But no one imagined that a over 1991 appropriation levels, to award the past 2 months we have been besieged decision of such importance to our commu­ grants to U.S. companies and joint ventures to with a litany of testimony and recommenda­ nities would be blatantly unfair and disregard conduct research and develop technologies at tions by experts from the economic, political, the service tradition of historic units like the the precommercial stage. Finally, this legisla­ and academic arena. While there seems to be 169th. tion establishes a Commission to help reduce a great deal of consensus that some type of Under the current proposal, by 1993 Con­ the capital costs for emerging technologies. action is necessary, there is considerably less necticut will have lost 49 percent of its force, agreement over what road we ought to take while the average cut nationwide will be only All of these provisions will direct American toward economic recovery. 19 percent. While every American can under­ technology policy in a more efficient and use­ While the storm of complex and extensive stand that in times of budgetary constraints ful manner. However, the next step, the move economic solutions continues to inundate us, I and a reduced threat of military strike we toward commercialization, is also very impor­ would suggest that we ought to be looking be­ should make every effort to reduce U.S. troop tant and I hope that my colleagues will support yond the traditional response of a legislative strength, it is outrageous that the National future efforts to address this issue. For it is Band-Aid. We can regulate, legislate, and re­ Guard Bureau ignored key issues such as re­ only through commercialization that the bulk of form all we want, but it will accomplish very lit­ gional equity, excellence of service, and his­ U.S. jobs are going to be created. Without in­ tle over the long run unless we undergo a fun­ tory when proposing these cuts. creased efforts to commercialize technology, damental change in the way we as Americans Among the specific units targeted for elimi­ we will not follow through on what we start think about economic policy. nation in 1992 is the 1st Battalion, 169th In­ through this bill. In essence, we are setting up I am convinced that a bit of self examination fantry which currently has 590 soldiers serving the shot and never throwing the ball. may uncover a large chunk of the economic in Manchester, New Britain, Danielson, En­ Let me express my admiration for the efforts solution we are seeking. Whatever legislative field, and Rockville, CT. The 169th was first of Chairman BROWN on this legislation. His course we select to stem the tide of economic called up by Commander in Chief George work has been tireless and he deserves much decline, it must be accompanied with a Washington in 1777 and helped repel the credit. I support the bill, but think it can be bet­ healthy dose of accountability and responsibil­ Redcoats from Saratoga. It later distinguished ter. I look forward to working to achieve this ity. This pertains to the role of Government in itself again in the War of 1812, the Spanish­ goal with the help of my colleagues on the general as well as individual citizens acting American War in 1898, and in 1917 was dis­ Science, Space, and Technology Committee. alone. patched to France to battle the German Army. January 29, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 907 Our units rank high in readiness and mis­ Joint Economic 2:00p.m. sion accomplishment, as is evident in recent To hold hearings to examine the outlook Budget evaluations and statistical information. In May for the 1992 economy and the forecast To hold hearings to examine the fiscal on which the President's budget is year 1993 defense budget, focusing on of last year, the Connecticut National Guard U.S. responses to a changed world. was selected as one of the finalists in the na­ based. SD--{)28 SD-608 tionwide Army Community of Excellence Pro­ Foreign Relations gram for 1991 and sent delegates to the Pen­ FEBRUARY3 To hold hearings on the nomination of tagon on May 23, 1991, to collect the award. 10:00 a.m. Parker W. Borg, of Minnesota, to be I am proud of the history of excellent service Budget Ambassador to the Union of Burma the 169th has provided on behalf of the State To continue hearings in preparation for (Myanmar). reporting the first concurrent resolu­ SD--419 of Connecticut, and I will be saddened to see Select on Intelligence its proud tradition come to an abrupt end. tion for the fiscal year 1993 budget, fo­ cusing on defense. To hold closed hearings on intelligence No one is asking the National Guard Bureau matters. to make an exception for Connecticut's Na­ SH-219 tional Guard. Instead, we in the Connecticut FEBRUARY4 Commission on Security and Cooperation delegation are calling for a more equitable 10:00 a.m. in Europe troop reduction plan, knowing that Connecticut Appropriations To hold hearings to examine the pros­ is prepared to assume its fair share of troop pects for peace and human rights devel­ Legislative Branch Subcommittee opments in the Yugoslav republics. reductions. Our great State of Connecticut re­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD--192 mains prepared to support the President and timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Leg­ the Secretary of Defense in their efforts to act islative Branch. FEBRUARY6 responsibly in the face of reduced military SD--116 9:30a.m. threats and urgent budgetary pressures. But Budget Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings on the President's pro­ To hold oversight hearings on the Hawai­ we will pursue every avenue to reverse the ian Homes Commission Act. unfair, ill-advised action recently taken. posed budget for fiscal year 1993 for the Department of Energy, focusing on the SD-366 DOE's future in weapons production 10:00 a.m. and technology transfer. Appropriations SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Legislative Branch Subcommittee SD-608 To continue hearings on proposed budget Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Judiciary agreed to by the Senate on February 4, estimates for fiscal year 1993 for the To hold hearings to review the national Legislative Branch. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ drug control strategy for 1992. tem for a computerized schedule of all SD-116 SD--G50 Budget meetings and hearings of Senate com­ 10:30 a.m. To continue hearings in preparation for mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ Foreign Relations reporting the first concurrent resolu­ tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings on the nomination of tion on the fiscal year 1993 budget, and This title requires all such committees Scott M. Spangler, of Arizona, to be to examine the economic outlook. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Associate Administrator of the Agency SD-608 Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ for International Development (Oper­ Foreign Relations mittee-of the time, place, and purpose ations). East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommit­ SD--419 tee of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hearings to examine U.S. policy any cancellations or changes in the FEBRUARY 5 toward North Korea. meetings as they occur. 9:30a.m. SD--419 As an additional procedure along Energy and Natural Resources FEBRUARY25 with the computerization of this infor­ To resume hearings on two Federal En­ 9:30a.m. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ergy Regulatory Commission proposed Veterans' Affairs Digest will prepare this information for rulemakings regarding pipeline service To hold joint hearings with the House printing in the Extensions of Remarks obligations (Docket No. RM91-11--000), Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and revisions to regulations governing view the legislative recommendations on Monday and Wednesday of each authorizations for the construction of of the Disabled American Veterans. week. natural gas pipeline facilities (Order 345 Cannon Building No. 555). Meetings scheduled for Thursday, FEBRUARY 26 January 30, 1992, may be found in the SD-562 Select on Indian Affairs 2:30p.m. Daily Digest of today's RECORD. Organizational meeting to consider com­ Select on Indian Affairs MEETINGS SCHEDULED mittee rules of procedure and the com­ Business meeting, to mark up S. 1602, to ratify a compact between the mittee's agenda for the second session JANUARY31 Assinibone and Sioux Indian Tribes of of the 102nd Congress; to be followed by the Fort Peck Reservation and the 9:00a.m. an oversight hearing on the implemen­ State of Montana; to be followed by an Governmental Affairs tation of the Indian Gaming Regu­ oversight hearing on the President's Oversight of Government Management latory Act. proposed budget estimates for fiscal Subcommittee SR-485 year 1993 for Indian programs. To hold hearings on stealth compensa­ 10:00 a.m. SR-485 tion of corporate executives, focusing Appropriations FEBRUARY 27 on Federal treatment of stock options. Legislative Branch Subcommittee SD- 342 To continue hearings on proposed budget 9:30a.m. 10:00 a.m. Veterans' Affairs Armed Services estimates for fiscal year 1993 for the Legislative Branch. To hold hearings on proposed budget re­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation quests for fiscal year 1993 for veterans authorizing funds for fiscal year 1993 SD-116 programs. for the Department of Defense and to Budget SR-418 review the fiscal years 1993-1997 future To hold hearings on meeting America's 10:00 a .m . year defense plan. domestic needs. Appropriations SH-216 SD--608 Transportation Subcommittee Budget Foreign Relations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings in preparation for re­ To hold hearings on an overview of for­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the De­ porting the first concurrent resolution eign policy. partment of Transportation and relat­ on the fiscal year 1993 budget. SD--419 ed agencies. SD-608 SD--138 908 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 29, 1992 MARCH3 MARCH 25 APRIL 9 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:00 a.m. Veterans' Affairs Select on Indian Affairs Appropriations To hold joint hearings with the House To hold hearings on S. 1752, to provide Transportation Subcommittee Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ for the development, enhancement, and To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ view the legislative recommendations recognition of Indian tribal courts. timates for fiscal year 1993 for Amtrak, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. SR-485 and the Federal Railroad Administra­ 345 Cannon Building 10:00 a.m. tion, Department of Transportation. Appropriations SD-138 MARCH5 Transportation Subcommittee APRIL 30 9:30a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Veterans' Affairs timates for fiscal year 1992 for the Na­ 10:00 a.m. To hold joint hearings with the House tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin­ Appropriations istration, and the Research and Special Transportation Subcommittee Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ view the legislative recommendations Programs Administration, both of the Department of Transportation. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, eral Transit Agency, and the Washing­ the Blinded Veterans of America, and SD-138 ton Metropolitan Area Transit Author­ WWI Veterans. ity. 345 Cannon Building APRIL 1 SD-138 10:00 a.m. 9:30a.m. Appropriations Select on Indian Affairs MAY7 Transportation Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed legislation 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ to authorize funds for programs of the Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Transportation Subcommittee Interstate Commerce Commission, and SR-485 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Office of Inspector General. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the U.S. SD-138 APRIL 2 Coast Guard, Department of Transpor­ 10:00 a.m. tation. MARCH18 Appropriations SD-138 9:30a.m. Transportation Subcommittee Select on Indian Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ MAY14 To resume oversight hearings on the im­ timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Na­ 10:00 a.m. plementation of the Indian Gaming tional Transportation Safety Board. Appropriations Regulatory Act (IGRA). SD-138 Transportation Subcommittee SR-485 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ APRILS timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ MARCH19 eral Aviation Administration, Depart­ 9:30a.m. ment of Transportation. 10:00 a.m. Veterans' Affairs SD-138 Appropriations To hold joint hearings with the House Transportation Subcommittee Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ MAY21 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ view the legislative recommendations 10:00 a.m. timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Fed­ of the AMVETs, American Ex-POWs, Appropriations eral Highway Administration, Depart­ Jewish War Veterans, and Non-Com­ Transportation Subcommittee ment of Transportation. missioned Officers Association. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-138 SD-106 timates for fiscal year 1993 for the Gen­ eral Accounting Office. SD-138