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IN HONOR OF RAY ‘‘SCOTTY’’ Call Votes No. 80 through 92 from April 9, sponsible for various administrative depart- MORRIS 2002 through April 11, 2002. 1 have listed ments of the International Union, including Ac- below how I would have voted had I been counting, Auditing, Building Maintenance, Cir- HON. NANCY PELOSI present. culation, Purchasing, and Strike Insurance. In OF CALIFORNIA On Vote No. 80, to approve the Journal, I addition, Burks directs the UAW Michigan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ CAP (Community Action Program) and the Tuesday, April 16, 2002 On Roll Call Vote No. 81, H. Res. 377, rec- UAW’s Veterans Department. ognizing Ellis island Medal of Honor and com- Prior to his position as secretary-treasurer, Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute a mending the National Ethnic Coalition of Orga- Ruben served three terms as director of UAW great San Francisco talent, Ray ‘‘Scotty’’ Mor- nizations, I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ Region IC, which covers 11 counties in south- ris on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Scotty On Roll Call Vote No. 82, H.R. 3958, the central Michigan and is headquartered in Flint. Morris is a brilliant photographer, and San Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Settlement Mr. Speaker, Ruben has been a member of Francisco has been enriched by the fine work Act, I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ UAW Local 598 since 1955 when he went to he has done in our City. Scotty’s work in the fields of photography On Roll Calf Vote No. 83, on agreeing to an work as an assembler at the former Fisher and photojournalism has earned him wide- amendment introduced by the gentleman from Body Plant 2 of General Motors Corporation in spread recognition. He has won 28 national, California, Mr. Waxman, to H.R. 3925, The Flint, Michigan. In 1970, Mr. Burks was ap- state, and local awards for his photographs, Digital Tech Corps Act of 2002, 1 would have pointed by then UAW President Walter Reu- including the well-recognized Associated voted ‘‘No.’’ ther to the International Union staff in Region Press News and Feature Award and the San On Roll Call Vote No. 84, H. Res. 363, con- 1C where he serviced UAW members in Gen- Francisco Press Club Award for the best news gratulating the people of Utah, the Salt Lake eral Motors and independents, parts, and sup- picture of the year. His works have appeared Organizing Committee and the athletes of the plier plants. in the New York Times, the London Times, world for a successful and inspiring 2002 Ruben has been a long time community ac- Newsweek, Life, Esquire, Forbes, and many Olympic Winter Games, I would have voted tivist as well. He has been a leader in Flint other prestigious publications. ‘‘Yea.’’ Genesee County Economic Development, a Scotty Morris’ photographs of international On Roll Call Vote No. 85, H.R. 3991, the cooperative effort by labor, business, and civic political leaders include every American Presi- Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability leaders to keep good jobs in the Flint commu- dent from Harry Truman to Bill Clinton, as well Act, I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ nity and to attract new industries to the area. as Charles De Gaulle and Nikita Khruschev. On Roll Call Vote No. 86, on a motion to in- Ruben played a leading role in the UAW-Gen- His portfolio includes well-known images of struct conferees to H.R. 2646, the Farm Secu- eral Motors Community Health Care Initiative film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and rity Act, ‘‘Yea.’’ in Flint, an innovative community-based effort Robert Redford; world icons Queen Elizabeth, On Roll Call Vote No. 87, on ordering the to improve the quality and accessibility of Mother Teresa, and the Dalai Lama; and Previous Question, I would have voted, ‘‘Yea.’’ health care while at the same time making the sports heroes Pele, Peggy Flemming, and Joe On Roll Call Vote No. 88, H. Res. 386, the community’s health care delivery system more Montana. rule to consider H.R. 3762, the Pension Secu- cost efficient. During Mayor Frank Jordan’s administration, rity Act, I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ Ruben has not only been active in the Scotty was the official photographer for San On Roll Call Vote No. 89, on approving the UAW, but is also actively involved in numer- Francisco. His photograph of the Royal Yacht Journal, I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ ous civic, charitable, and youth organizations Britannia entering San Francisco Bay was pre- On Roll Call Vote No. 90, on the amend- in the Flint community, including Special sented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth as an ment offered by the gentleman from California, Olympics, March of Dimes, Red Cross, and official gift from the city of San Francisco Mr. Miller, Substitute Amendment to H.R. Easter Seals. and.now resides in Buckingham Palace. 3762, the Pension Security Act, I would have An outspoken advocate for working families Mr. Speaker, Scotty Morris’ artistic gifts voted, ‘‘No.’’ in the political arena, Mr. Burks has made have enriched our City and our nation. It is my On Roll Call Vote No. 91, on the motion to grassroots political action by UAW members a pleasure to commend him for his marvelous recommit with instructions to H.R. 3762, the high priority in Region 1C. Ruben also re- career and to wish him the best on his 70th Pension Security Act, I would have voted, ceived an honorary degree in Community De- birthday. ‘‘No.’’ velopment from Mott Community College in f On Roll Call Vote No. 92, on final passage recognition and appreciation of his contribu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION of H.R. 3762, the Pension Security Act, I tions to the Flint community. would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ Ruben has lived in Flint since 1955 and is HON. STEPHEN HORN f the proud father of seven children and ten grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, as Ruben leaves OF CALIFORNIA HONORING RUBEN BURKS, SEC- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his position as secretary-treasurer of the RETARY-TREASURER OF THE UAW, I would ask that all my colleagues sa- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 UAW, ON HIS RETIREMENT lute him and his leadership. Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, on Rollcall No. 92, f H.R. 3762, the passage of the Employee Pen- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL RECOGNIZING DEPELCHIN sion Freedom Act of 2007/Pension Security OF MICHIGAN Act of 2002, I was unavailably detained on CHILDREN’S CENTER Congressional business. Had I been present, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would have voted yea. Tuesday, April 16, 2002 HON. KEN BENTSEN f Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF TEXAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION recognize Ruben Burks on the occasion of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retirement from the UAW as secretary-treas- urer. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 HON. PAUL RYAN Mr. Burks was elected secretary-treasurer of Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF WISCONSIN the UAW on June 24, 1998, by the delegates recognition of the DePelchin Children’s Cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the 32nd UAW Constitutional Convention in ter, on the occasion of their 110th Anniversary Tuesday, April 16, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada. and the grand opening dedication of their new Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, due As secretary-treasurer, Ruben holds the facility. The DePelchin Children’s Center is to a death in the family, I was absent for Roll second-highest office in the UAW. He is re- named for its founder Kezia Payne DePelchin,

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VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.000 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 who in 1892 took three orphaned babies into was very rewarding, though not in a monetary September 5, 2002, at the George R. Brown her care and started a tradition of service. sense. She became one of the first African Convention Center. Dr. John Mendelsohn, The three babies taken in by Kezia were the Americans to open a residential licensed president of the University of Texas’ M.D. An- first of thousands to be cared for by the home in West Fresno for the Central Valley derson Cancer Center will serve as this year’s DePelchin Children’s Center. The center cur- Region and State of California, where she General Chair. rently provides counseling services, parental could assist numerous Valley residents. For many years, major corporations have education, adoption and foster care services, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. used EXPO as a tool to disseminate informa- and residential treatment for children with Rosteen Strassner on the very special occa- tion on how to do business with their compa- emotional disorders. What is a most remark- sion of her 100th birthday. The community has nies. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) able feat is that these services are currently been greatly served by this outstanding utilize EXPO as an easy and cost-effective offered to more than 27,000 children and fami- woman. I invite my colleagues to join me in means of accessing key purchasing personnel lies each year. thanking Mrs. Strassner for her contributions and decisionmakers at major corporations. Throughout its 110 year continuum of care, to the community and wishing her many more EXPO allows MBEs to gain valuable insights DePelchin Children’s Center has been a cor- prosperous years. into both the local and national strategies of nerstone of care in Harris, Montgomery, Ft. f major corporations. Nearly 1,000 minority- Bend, and Waller Counties. The services of- owned businesses and more than 200 cor- fered at DePelchin are designed to meet the RACE RELATIONS IN NORTHEAST porations and government agencies are ex- specific needs of individuals and families. At OHIO pected to attend. EXPO prides itself in its abil- DePelchin, services are offered to individuals ity to spur the development of minority busi- regardless of their ability to pay. The Center HON. TOM SAWYER nesses by bringing together minority busi- receives its funding from the United Way, sev- OF OHIO nesses and corporate executives. Last year, eral government agencies, and the generosity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a result of contacts established at EXPO, of individuals within the community. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 MBEs made an average of 23 sales calls from From 1892 to 2002, the DePelchin Chil- which 44 percent reported immediate results. dren’s Center has continued to grow. Through Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, in 1993, The On average, at least two-thirds of the partici- its support from the Child Welfare League of Akron Beacon Journal in Akron, Ohio pub- pants reported the establishment of new busi- America (CWLA) in 1937, DePelchin opened lished ‘‘A Question of Color,’’ a year-long Pul- ness relationships that totaled as high as $2 the Negro Child Center and targeted services itzer Prize winning series on race relations in million within 8 months of the event. to Houston’s minority population. During the Northeast Ohio. As part of the series, The Mr. Speaker, the Houston Minority Business days of segregation DePelchin was a catalyst Akron Beacon Journal called on local organi- Council serves the important function of incor- within the community. zations to join together to discuss ways to im- porating minority businesses in local and na- There are many success stories that prove race relations in the community. This ef- tional commerce. Regardless of the size of the spawned from the DePelchin Children’s Cen- fort became known as the Coming Together company, EXPO has something to offer a mi- ter. The ‘‘Bayou Place,’’ a division of Project. nority business owner, major corporation, gov- DePelchin in Spring, Texas, serves as a group Nine years later, the Coming Together ernment agency, educational or financial insti- home and hosts classes for foster and biologi- Project has grown tremendously. What began tution, or business resource organization. I ap- cal families. It provides education for children as a local effort to address growing disparities plaud the efforts of the Houston Minority Busi- at the shelter, care for children of battered between blacks and whites in the areas of ness Council and look forward to another suc- wives, and adoption services for mentally re- housing, income, and educational opportuni- cessful event. tarded children. ties, has expanded into a national effort to f Mr. Speaker, I join the DePelchin Children’s promote diversity, racial harmony, and cultural Center as it celebrates its 110th Anniversary awareness. The Coming Together Project es- HONORING CHARLES M. WALLIN and the grand opening dedication of the new tablished programs that provide people with facility. I commend the staff and volunteers of the opportunity to discuss issues that have HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH DePelchin for their unyielding commitment to historically divided them. Through educational OF CALIFORNIA the ideals of Kezia Payne DePelchin. Their workshops and seminars, the Coming To- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether Project promotes dialogue and helps passionate work on behalf of countless young Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Texans has set an example for generations. I foster community-building relationships. applaud their leadership and service, and wish On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, the Coming Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise them continued success in the years to come. Together Project will hold its inaugural Annual today to honor Charles M. Wallin for receiving f Meeting and Awards Luncheon in honor of the the 2002 Hall of Fame Award from the Sanger organization’s founders, community volun- District Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Wallin has HONORING ROSTEEN STRASSNER teers, and supporting groups. The Coming To- been playing a huge role in the Sanger com- gether Project and its 250 participating mem- munity nearly his entire life. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH ber groups and corporations deserve recogni- Charles Wallin attended elementary school OF CALIFORNIA tion for their dedicated work to improving com- and high school in Sanger. He graduated from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munities across the country through diversity Fresno State, and the College of Mortuary programs. Science in Los Angeles. Upon his return to Wednesday, April 17, 2002 f Sanger, Charles went into business with his Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise father at Wallin & Son Funeral Home which he today to honor Mrs. Rosteen Strassner on the RECOGNIZING THE HOUSTON MI- eventually purchased from his father and re- occasion of her 100th birthday. The Fresno NORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL’S named Wallin’s Sanger Funeral Home. Temple Church of God in Christ celebrated EXPO 2002 Mr. Wallin is a very active member of the her birthday on March 23, 2002. Sanger community. He was a member of the Mrs. Strassner has made numerous con- HON. KEN BENTSEN board of directors for the Sanger Chamber of tributions to her community; she is truly a giv- OF TEXAS Commerce and was the District Secretary for ing person. She has served the West Fresno IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rotary District 5230. Charles Wallin has been Community and the City of Fresno for nearly a member of the Rotary Club of Sanger since 68 years. Her accomplishments have been Wednesday, April 17, 2002 1964, and is currently a member of the San- great, and range in variety. Rosteen’s concern Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in rec- ger Masonic Lodge No. 316. Charles is an for others has made an impact on her career ognition of the Houston Minority Business avid supporter of the Tom Flores Youth Foun- choices. Mrs. Strassner worked as a dietitian Council’s EXPO 2002. EXPO 2002, Texas’ dation, and also promotes numerous programs at St. Agnes Hospital for many years. She largest minority business development trade at Sanger High School, Mr. Wallin is a mem- also owned and operated two restaurants in fair, assists major corporations, government ber of the California Funeral Director’s Asso- the Fresno area. Mrs. Strassner, unwilling to agencies and educational institutions in identi- ciation. He has been married to Marilyn L. turn her back on anyone, opened her home to fying proven minority suppliers capable of sat- Wallin for 37 years, and the happy couple was become a full-time caregiver to mentally chal- isfying product and service needs. This year’s blessed with three sons, Mark, Christopher, lenged adults. Her hard work and dedication business forum will be held on Wednesday, and Brian.

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.001 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E551 Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. HONORING DR. FRED B. KESSLER cialist Shelton sustained injuries while posi- Charles M. Wallin for receiving the 2002 Hall tioned in a bunker defending the base perim- of Fame Award from Sanger Chamber of HON. KEN BENTSEN eter. Commerce. I invite my colleagues to join me OF TEXAS Although his fellow soldiers and the U.S. in thanking Mr. Wallin for his community serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army recognized his personal bravery, due to ice and wishing him many more years of con- his severe medical condition and evacuation tinued success. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 to U.S. hospitals, there was unfortunately not Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to time to present his medals when they were f honor Dr. Fred B. Kessler who has been se- actually awarded. On the battlefield, Shelton lected The Houston Surgical Society’s ‘‘Distin- showed uncommon valor, dedication, and sac- PERSONAL EXPLANATION guished Houston Surgeon’’ for 2002. Dr. rifice that cannot be instilled in training. Kessler’s family, colleagues, and friends will Mr. Speaker, I had the honor of attending HON. BOB RILEY honor him at the society’s meeting on May 21, an awards ceremony on April 8, 2002, when OF ALABAMA 2002. Mr. Shelton finally received his medals. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Kessler has dedicated his life to our nation has not forgotten his tremendous serv- county and to the world of surgical medicine. ice. I would like to thank Staff Sergeant Wednesday, April 17, 2002 He was born on December 18, 1931, in Hous- Shelton in keeping with the highest tradition of Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably ton, TX. He graduated from the University of armed service, and selflessly defending the detained for rollcall No. 93, H.R. 1374, the Texas in 1952 and obtained his medical de- lives of his fellow soldiers. Philip E. Ruppe Post Office Building Designa- gree in 1956 from the University of Texas f tion Act. Had I been present I would have Medical School in Galveston. Dr. Kessler in- PERSONAL EXPLANATION voted ‘‘yea.’’ terned at the Philadelphia General Hospital I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall from 1956–1957 and completed his residency No. 94, H.R. 4156, the Clergy Housing Allow- training at the Hospital University of Pennsyl- HON. BOB CLEMENT ance Clarification Act (as amended). Had I vania. He returned to Houston after com- OF TENNESSEE been present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ pleting his fellowship at Roosevelt Hospital in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall New York in 1963. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 No. 95, H.R. 4167, the Family Farmer Bank- Dr. Kessler is currently Clinical Professor of Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, on roll call no. ruptcy Extension Act. Had I been present I Surgery and Co-Fellowship Director of the 93, H.R. 1374, had I been present, I would would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Plastic Surgery Hand Service at Baylor Col- have voted ‘‘yea.‘‘ lege of Medicine. He has served on numerous f f committees for the American Society for Sur- RECOGNIZING SHARON K. DARLING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE gery of the Hand and the American Medical LEAGUE BASEBALL IN BOUND Association, published numerous articles and BROOK, NJ chapters, and served as associate editor of HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP the Journal of Hand Surgery. OF KENTUCKY HON. MICHAEL FERGUSON Mr. Speaker, throughout his career, Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kessler has distinguished himself as a spec- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 OF NEW JERSEY tacular surgeon, consummate educator and an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES integral part of the Houston community. It is Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a truly inspiring woman in my Wednesday, April 17, 2002 with great honor that I congratulate him on this outstanding recognition of his commitment to district, Ms. Sharon Darling. Ms. Darling has Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the field of medicine. been honored as a 2001 recipient of the pres- to congratulate the players, coaches and ad- f tigious National Humanities Medal. Next ministration of the Bound Brook Little League month, Ms. Darling will receive her award in a on the 50th anniversary of Little League Base- HONORING MR. DEAN STANLEY personal presentation from President Bush ball in Bound Brook, New Jersey. SHELTON and First Lady Laura Bush. Nothing symbolizes the springtime and the As a tireless advocate for education and lit- onset of warmer weather like the first pitch of HON. BOB SCHAFFER eracy, Ms. Darling has worked hard to im- the baseball season. A season’s first pitch is OF COLORADO prove and reform the education system. While always a special moment, but on Saturday, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving in many capacities throughout her ca- April 20, the first pitch ceremony of the Bound reer, she has always remained steadfast in Brook Little League commemorates 50 years Wednesday, April 17, 2002 her pursuit of this very noble goal. Ms. Darling of little league baseball in the community. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I am pioneered a program that combines early Over the years, little league baseball has proud to honor Staff Sergeant Dean Stanley childhood education, adult literacy education, become a fixture in Bound Brook. The little Shelton who proudly served in the United parental support and structured interaction be- league does more than merely teach the youth States Army and recently received the Purple tween parents and their children. Encouraged of the area about our national pastime. It fos- Heart and Bronze Star medals of honor. by positive results, Ms. Darling founded the ters camaraderie with teammates, instills re- Raised in Kansas, Mr. Shelton was drafted National Center for Family Literacy in 1989. spect for fellow competitors, and teaches on February 8, 1951 at age twenty-one, and Since its inception, NCFL, which is located in youngsters that sports are about much more first served in Germany. During his time there Louisville, Kentucky, has been dedicated to than winning and losing. he met his soon to be wife, Greta. Once his family literacy. Their efforts are internationally On April 20, the community of Bound Brook service abroad was completed, Mr. Shelton recognized, and NCFL is well-known for cre- will come together to have a parade followed came back to the United States and was sta- ating innovative program models, developing by exhibition baseball games to mark the 50th tioned at Fort Custer, Michigan where he re- effective advocacy strategies and providing re- anniversary of the little league. This day of ceived an Honorable Discharge on January search, training and technical assistance to celebration will bring together former and cur- 30, 1955. professionals working within the field of family rent players and is symbolic of the organiza- However, due to his dedication and love of literacy. tion’s meaning to the area. The little league service, Mr. Shelton re-enlisted in the Army on Ms. Darling and the NCFL realize the impor- brings the community together to give adults June 27, 1955. Once again duty sent him to tance of education and literacy. Without the the opportunity to share their love of baseball Germany, South Korea, and South Vietnam. ability to access knowledge, people will not and teach kids lessons that they will carry It was in Vietnam, assigned to Company A, have the tools necessary to fight their way out throughout their lives. Fourth Engineering Battalion, Fourth Infantry of impoverishment, and to empower them- I commend Bound Brook Little Leaguers, Division, where Staff Sergeant Shelton sus- selves. Ms. Darling serves as an advisor on past and present, and the many friends of the tained injuries during combat. On March 26, education issues to governors, policy makers, little league that have helped mold the lives of 1968, the Third Battalion Fire Support Base business leaders and foundations across the so many youngsters throughout the past 50 came under intense enemy ground, rocket, nation. By providing advice and creative plan- years. and mortar attack. During these events, Spe- ning strategies, Ms. Darling works toward

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.006 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 strengthening families through education, and been a member of the Rotary for seven years filled all of their expectations and successfully moving them toward literacy and self-suffi- and the Sanger Chamber of Commerce for fif- completing the perfect season. ciency; both essential steps in breaking the teen years. Mr. Galan is also a member of the On behalf of the people of the 25th District intergenerational cycle of poverty. She con- Sanger Masonic Lodge and serves as a Trust- of New York, it is my honor to congratulate the tinues to have a lasting impact in helping to ee and on the Stewardship Committee for the Faith Heritage Boys High School Basketball shape welfare reform, education reform and Sanger Methodist Church. Regardless of his team and their coaching staff on their Class D develop the skilled workforce of our nation. enormous community involvement Mike also State Basketball Championship. With these re- The National Humanities Medal will not be spends a lot of time with his wife of 32 years, marks, I would like to recognize the following the first time Ms. Darling has received recogni- Karen, and their two sons, Justin and Ray- players and staff. Jason Awad, David Booher, tion for her efforts. In 2000, she received the mond. Joel Canino, Tim Halladay, Ryan Nellenback, Razor Walker Award from the University of Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Vivek Thiagarajan, BJ Dwyer, Paul Finch, An- North Carolina for her contributions to lives of Mike Galan for receiving the Citizen of the drew Honess, Dan Loucy, Jacob Brunner, children and youth. She also has been hon- Year Award from Sanger Chamber of Com- Cooper Stroman and Head Coach Dan ored with the Women of Distinction Award merce. I invite my colleagues to join me in Sorber. from Birmingham Southern University in 1999; thanking Mr. Galan for his community service f the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humani- and wishing him many more years of contin- REMEMBERING ISABELLA ROSE tarianism from Johns Hopkins University in ued success. LANCASTER, OF MOBILE, ALA- 1998; the Charles A. Dana Award for Pio- f neering Achievement in Education in 1996; BAMA and the Harold H. McGraw Award for Out- CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- standing Educator in 1993. Several honorary SARY OF THE HAMILTON COUN- HON. BOB RILEY doctorate degrees and a feature on the Arts & TY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF ALABAMA Entertainment television network’s series, ‘‘Bi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ography’’ further exemplify the impact Ms. HON. STEVE CHABOT Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Darling has had in regards to education and OF OHIO Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening literacy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in extremely sad, yet spiritually joyful remem- The National Humanities Medal, the Federal Wednesday, April 17, 2002 brance of a little girl named Isabella Rose Government’s highest honor recognizing Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, today I want to Lancaster, who was born December 20, 2001, achievement in the humanities, acknowledges and died April 14, 2002, in the arms of her be- individuals or groups whose work broadens recognize the Hamilton County Republican Women’s Club of Cincinnati, Ohio, in celebra- loved mother. citizens’ engagement with and expands Ameri- During the short four months she graced our tion of its 75th anniversary. cans’ access to important resources in the hu- world with her innocent presence, Isabella Since 1927, this organization has diligently manities. By providing literary assistance to touched the hearts of everyone fortunate promoted and participated in our democratic children and their parents, Ms. Darling’s family enough to have seen her, to have held her, process. The HCRWC has helped hundreds of literacy programs are helping reverse the dis- and to have loved her. Chief among them was candidates at the local, state, and federal lev- turbing trend of illiteracy in families, and im- her mother, Caroline Anne-Marie Lancaster, of els, and supported countless issues of impor- prove the academic achievement of children. Mobile, Alabama, whom my prayers, sym- tance to the greater Cincinnati community. We all know that reading is critical to overall pathy, and thoughts are with this evening. Grassroots organizations like the HCRWC success in school—if a student cannot read Friends and family gathered at St. Dominic’s supply campaigns with dedicated volunteers the math problem, he cannot achieve in Catholic Church in Mobile earlier today to re- who donate their own time to do the invalu- math—if he cannot read his science book, he member Isabella and to comfort Caroline, who able behind the scenes work necessary to cannot understand our changing world. Ms. cared for her little girl with all a mother’s love. Darling has striven toward the ideals personi- keep the democratic electoral process func- We in Congress mourn the unexpected fied by the National Humanities Medal, and tioning. passing of Isabella, and pause to remember Mr. Speaker, organizations like the Hamilton her distinction is much deserved. I commend her this evening. her on receiving this award, and thank her for County Republicans Women’s Club are the While there are no words from man that the work she has done, and will continue to backbone of the American political process. I could ever provide the solace Caroline needs, do. wish the club and its members continued suc- we humbly ask the Holy Spirit to shine into her f cess in raising political awareness and in- soul, and reassure her broken heart that little creasing political participation in Cincinnati and HONORING MICHAEL P. GALAN Isabella will forever walk beside her, forever beyond for years to come. sleep next to her, and will forever protect her f HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH until Mother and Daughter are reunited in TRIBUTE TO FAITH HERITAGE Heaven with our loving Father, the Lord our OF CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM God, and his Son, Jesus, who this very hour IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holds Isabella safely in the palm of His hand, Wednesday, April 17, 2002 HON. JAMES T. WALSH and who truly knows Isabella’s life has no end. f Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW YORK today to honor Michael P. Galan for receiving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING DR. PAULA HARTMAN- the Citizen of the Year Award from the Sanger STEIN District Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Galan has Wednesday, April 17, 2002 devoted many years to service within the com- Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. TOM SAWYER congratulate the Faith Heritage High School munity of Sanger. OF OHIO Mike Galan graduated from Contra Costa Boys Basketball team for winning the Class D IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Junior College in 1966 and was hired by the New York State Basketball Championship. University of Wisconsin to work for the Na- The Faith Heritage Saints not only won the Wednesday, April 17, 2002 tional Science Foundation in Antarctica. While Class D State title, they did so in an impres- Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Paula Hart- in Antarctica he explored the Queen Maude sive fashion, finishing the season with a per- man-Stein, a leading mental health advocate, Land area—which had never been explored. A fect 27–0 record. is being inducted into the National Academies mountain ridge was named ‘‘The Galan The Saints were led by first year coach Dan of Practice on April 13, 2002, after being elect- Ridge’’ for his involvement in the expedition. Sorber as well as strong leadership from the ed a Distinguished Practitioner by the National He returned to California, completed a de- team’s veteran members, which included six Academies of Practice in Psychology. Found- gree at California State University, Sac- graduating seniors. The team had high expec- ed in 1981, the National Academies of Prac- ramento, and, after many promotions with tations from the very beginning of the season, tice is an organization devoted to promoting Western Kraft Paper, moved to Sanger as never settling for anything less than perfection. quality health care for all through interdiscipli- Plant Manager. He has made a tremendous Their senior leadership and perseverance al- nary practice, education, and research. impact on the community through his partici- lowed them to emerge victoriously in the title Dr. Paula Hartman-Stein is the founder of pation in numerous organizations. He has game. They finished the season having ful- the Center for Healthy Aging, a behavioral

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.012 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E553 health practice in Portage County, Ohio. A Marie Kujawa who make this nation great. I do the job of growing the economy and will re- clinical psychologist with expertise in both extend to her my congratulations as Madonna turn many times the small tax revenue fore- healthy psychology and geropsychology, Dr. University celebrates her inaugural activities gone by the federal government. Hartman-Stein has taught psychological as- on April 20, 2002. The District of Columbia Tax Incentives Im- pects of healthcare to internal medicine resi- f provement Act of 2002 that I introduce today dents at Akron General Medical Center. Cur- has six important components: first and most rently, she is an Adjunct Instructor at the Kent INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT important, treatment of the entire District of State University College of Nursing, a Senior OF COLUMBIA TAX INCENTIVES Columbia as an enterprise zone, to spread to Fellow at The Institute for Life Span Develop- IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2002 all neighborhoods and businesses tax incen- ment and Gerontology at the University of tives that have brought substantial benefits to Akron, and an on-line instructor for the Field- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON many communities but with the unintended ef- ing Institute. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA fect of affording an unfair and arbitrary advan- For almost 20 years, Dr. Hartman-Stein has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tage to some businesses and neighborhoods over their competitors; (2) assuring that the helped individuals and families cope with the Wednesday, April 17, 2002 stress associated with caregiving and deci- tax benefits do not expire before their job is sion-making for older adults. Her work regard- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, during done by extending these D.C.-only federal en- ing assessment and therapy of older adults Tax Week in the Congress, I am introducing terprise zone benefits, to match other jurisdic- has been featured in many professional publi- the District of Columbia Tax Incentives Im- tions with similar benefits; (3) improvements to cations, including her 1998 edited book, Inno- provement Act of 2002. The legislation builds capital gains provisions, including zero capital vative Behavioral Healthcare for Older Adults: on and adds to federal tax incentives I first gains taxation for businesses holding intangi- A Guidebook for Changing Times. For the pressed through Congress in 1997 in order to bles; (4) making the $5000 homebuyer credit permanent, to ensure continuation of the tax past three years, she has been a regular col- help produce market-based residential and incentive that is largely responsible for new umnist on public policy affecting older adults business stability and growth. I believe the bill homebuyers and for maintaining and attracting for the newspaper, The National Psychologist. has a good chance of passage. This bill is taxpayers to the city, and that is critical to She is considered a national expert in issues necessary to assure even the sustained sta- helping the District achieve the 100,000 new relating to Medicare and mental health. bility, let alone real economic growth, that still eludes the District economy and the city gov- residents necessary to sustain its stability; (5) Dr. Hartman-Stein received her doctorate releasing tax exempt bonds from the private from Kent State University and Master’s de- ernment. The bill is essential if the District is to become more economically diverse so that activity bond limit in order to lift the constraints gree from West Virginia University in Clinical of a valuable tool for attracting businesses to Psychology. In addition, she received training it is not overly dependent on just two sec- tors—tourism and federal offices. This federal build here; and (6) enacting triple tax exemp- through the Geriatric Clinician Development tion for D.C. securities, to put the District on program at Case Western Reserve University. tax package gives the city the tools it needs to begin to produce a self-sufficient economy. par with the territories who do not pay taxes f After the financial collapse of the 1990s, and on their securities. CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER after the sunset of the control board last year, 1. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CITY-WIDE ENTERPRISE ROSE MARIE KUJAWA Congress has an obligation to help the city do ZONE Several extraordinarily valuable enterprise what is necessary to increase its own residen- zone tax benefits constitute the major financial tial and commercial economic output and inde- HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG tools that have been used for business revival pendence. OF MICHIGAN and new commercial and office construction in The city does not have that capacity today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the city. Among the most successful have Ominously, the District lacks the essential been the wage tax credit allowing an employer Wednesday, April 17, 2002 safety valve of other large cities—a state to a 20% credit for the first $15,000 ($3000) of Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would fall back on in times of economic downturn an employee’s income if that employee is a like to take this opportunity to congratulate and distress. The economic forecasters agree D.C. resident. This credit not only helps attract Sister Rose Marie Kujawa as she is inaugu- that because of congressionally imposed im- and retain businesses, it also helps to correct pediments to collecting the natural revenue rated as Madonna University’s sixth president. the severe imbalance that allows two-thirds of available to states, including the inability to I would also like to thank her for her extraor- the jobs in the city to go to commuters. An- levy a tax on commuters, no matter how much dinary contributions to Madonna. For over other tax benefit, the elimination of capital twenty years, Sister Rose Marie has served the District reduces spending, expenditures gains altogether, is expanding and creating Madonna, and every person with whom she will continue to grow faster than revenues for businesses in many city neighborhoods and has worked is eternally grateful for all she has the foreseeable future. This trend places the downtown. A third tax incentive, tax exemption accomplished. District on a collision course, at worse to insol- for up to $15 million in bonds, is fueling much On July 1, 001, Sister Rose Marie became vency, at best to instability, if the Congress of the city’s construction boom, and construc- Madonna’s sixth president. Sister Rose Marie does not assist the District with economic tion alone accounts for the major portion of began her tenure with Madonna in 1975, orga- tools to help the city capture its own, natural, the increased economic output of the District nizing and teaching the first computer courses steady revenue stream in the marketplace. today. to be offered at the university. Later on, as an The surpluses that brightened the city’s hopes However, because the District is small and academic dean, Sister Rose Marie organized are trending toward a decline: $185 million compact, multiple enterprise zones have had Madonna’s first graduate program. During her surplus in 1997 to a $77.6 million in 2001. Be- unintended, discriminatory effects. High in- term as academic vice president, the size of cause of congressional constraints on the abil- come university students with little personal in- the faculty and the percentage of faculty mem- ity of the District to collect revenue, the District come have brought Georgetown and Foggy bers holding doctorates doubled. Further, the faces an annual structural deficit of $400 mil- Bottom businesses within the zone, but some faculty teaching load was brought in line with lion, a figure projected to rise every year. The businesses in struggling areas of Ward 5 do national standards during Sister Rose Marie’s city’s unemployment rate is 6.9% compared not qualify. The Willard Hotel can get $3,000 tenure as academic vice president. with 4.5% in Maryland and 4.1% in Virginia. off the first $15,000 it pays any employee, but Mr. Speaker, it is clear Sister Rose Marie is This picture resembles other large cities in the competitors such as the Hay Adams and the a woman of great dedication to Madonna Uni- United States. However, none of these cities Washington Hilton, cannot. The Hay Adams, versity. In addition to her outstanding service survives on city-generated revenues alone, one of D.C.’s oldest and most distinguished to Madonna, Sister Rose Marie is dedicated to nor could it do so. State assistance is nec- hotels recently completed renovation of its fa- improving the lives of others. She has served essary not only to meet current expenses, but cilities and helped return tourists to D.C. with- on the boards of a seminary, social services also to make up for sharply diminished tax out the benefit of the $15 million tax exempt agencies, nursing homes, retreat centers, a bases in every other major American city. bonds because it is not in the zone. These hospice and a hospital. Additionally, she was Fortunately, the federal tax credit incentive new provisions would eliminate an unearned elected to the leadership team of the Felician approach already approved by Congress is advantage that forces competition among our Sisters of the Livonia Province. having extraordinary success in promoting already depleted pool of businesses instead of And so, Mr. Speaker, I submit this tribute to economic growth here. My bill will improve between those in and outside of the District. be included in the archives of the history of upon D.C.-only tax credits that leverage the The solution is to designate the District of our country. It is women like Sister Rose private sector rather than the government to Columbia itself an enterprise zone. Only this

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.017 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 solution will erase indefensible distinctions that terprise zone law, elimination of taxes on cap- tivity Bond Limit or PAB. The PAB is the tear neighborhoods apart and help some D.C. ital gains (such as increases in the value of in- state’s annual authorized limit for total tax-ex- businesses, neighborhoods and residents over vestments in stock or property), does not empt bonds projects. Currently, that limit is others that are similarly situated. apply to earnings to D.C. companies and en- $150 million per year in the District. The fail- We are simply asking the Congress to do trepreneurs whose assets consist substantially ure to apply this exclusion to the District for the business tax breaks what it has already of so-called ‘‘intangible’’ assets (those assets places the city at a competitive disadvantage done for the Homebuyer credit: make it avail- which do not have a physical substance). The with the states, particularly with respect to able in all parts of the city. The $5,000 Home- most common types of businesses that deal housing and retail projects. My bill levels the buyer Tax Credit has always been citywide, principally in intangibles are information-based playing field and exempts the District from the and the success of its citywide approach technology companies, including those that $150 million limit, as well as from the $15 mil- shows that effective tax breaks can and develop software or maintain Internet sites. lion per project limit, to give the District the should be used to encourage the economy Recently, the Internal Revenue Service ruled tools to attract economic development projects throughout the city. that businesses in the District holding intangi- to the city. 2. EXTENDING THE LIFEOFTHED.C. ENTERPRISE ZONE bles could not receive the zero percent capital 6. TRIPLE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISTRICT SECURITIES BENEFITS gains taxation allowed in many neighborhoods Generally, local jurisdictions that issue secu- Currently, the District of Columbia Enter- in the D.C. enterprise zone. My bill allows rities, such as bonds and notes, are subjected prise Zone Benefits (including the $3,000 technology and other companies to receive to three different levels of taxation—federal, wage credit, zero percent capital gains tax- the special capital gains treatment subject to state, and local. Unlike these jurisdictions, the ation, tax exempt bonds) expire at the end of appropriate safeguards to ensure that D.C. is District is the only local government in the 2003. Last Congress, other jurisdictions which not used by such companies as a tax haven. continental United States that does not have a enjoy similar tax incentives, had their benefits My bill also makes other important improve- state to assist it in supporting basic goverment extended until 2009. The Tax Incentives Im- ments to the capital gains provisions in the functions and services. Although Puerto Rico, provement Act would extend the life of the D.C. enterprise zone law, including reducing the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa do D.C. Enterprise Zone Benefits to 2009 to the holding period for assets from five years to not have state support either, they have been match those of other states. two years to help spur investment and growth granted an exemption of federal, state, and Since 1997, the economic impact of these and reducing the amount of business that local taxes (or triple tax exemption) on their valuable tax incentives have been felt across must be derived from the zone to receive the securities (bonds and notes issued by the the city, and the evidence of their clear suc- special capital gains treatment. Currently, Dis- Council) to help make up for this deficiency. cess has enabled me to renew these benefits trict businesses must derive 80% of their busi- My bill ends the District’s inequitable treatment several times. The evidence is now so con- ness from the enterprise zone while other ju- and exempts District securities, like those in vincing that I am seeking not only to renew risdictions only have to derive 50%. My bill the territories without state aid, from federal, but to enhance and improve the benefits. In corrects this inequity. state, and local taxation. return for hiring D.C. residents, local busi- 4. MAKING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA A PERMANENT f nesses have claimed hundreds of thousands $5,000 HOMEBUYER CREDIT JURISDICTION of dollars in $3,000 employment tax credits This provision would make permanent the PENSION SECURITY ACT OF 2002 which has resulted in the hiring of D.C. resi- $5,000 Homebuyer Credit, perhaps the most dents as required to receive any tax breaks. successful economic stimulus in the city’s his- SPEECH OF Representative D.C. businesses that have tory. It is chiefly responsible for stemming the HON. TOM UDALL claimed wage credits include hotels and res- flight that almost destroyed the city’s tax base OF NEW MEXICO taurants, retailers (such as Safeway Foods, during the 1980s and during the financial crisis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CVS Drugs, and Subway Restaurants), of- and insolvency of the 1990s. The credit offers Thursday, April 11, 2002 fices, janitorial and maintenance services, significant evidence that a tightly targeted tax parking facilities, and telephone, electric, and incentive can have a major turnaround effect Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I gas utilities. Although the Internal Revenue on a major problem confronting a city. rise today in opposition to H.R. 3762, the so- Service does not have a mechanism that cap- The credit has been so successful that we called Pension Security Act of 2002. As we all tures the amount of wage credits claimed, have recommended that states do the same learned as a result of the monumental col- there are thousands of representative exam- for the many large cities that are rapidly losing lapse of Enron, our pension system needs to ples throughout the city: an accounting firm taxpayers. In 1998, its first full year, despite be fixed to ensure that Americans’ retirement with 15 District clients that documented claims the city’s financial problems and damaged rep- savings are protected. of $1.9 million over three years; a D.C. manu- utation, the credit made the District first in This bill brought before us today, however, facturer that claimed tax credits of $400,000 home sales increases in the United States. does not ensure this protection. What it does over the same period; a partnership that owns According to an independent study by the ensure is political cover for the majority so a D.C. hotel that claimed credits of more than Greater Washington Research Center cov- they appear to be protecting people’s retire- $500,000 each year since 1998; and one of ering a portion of 1997 and all of 1998, 70% ment savings while not creating friction with the District’s largest hotel operators, for tax of D.C. homebuyers have used the credit, and their corporate allies. year 2001, will claim employment tax credits 51% purchased homes because of the credit. H.R. 3762 doesn’t really solve the problems of more than $1.7 million. In 1999 alone, single family home sales have we witnessed last year from the Enron deba- In addition, more than $150 million in tax risen in the District by over 10,000 homes. cle. The majority’s bill still restricts employees exempt bonds have been issued on behalf of Fannie Mae has converted the $5,000 credit from selling existing company stock in their new and expanding for-profit businesses, in- into up-front money towards the purchase of a pension accounts during the five-year phase- cluding such neighborhood retail businesses home, affording the credit significantly greater in, and requires them to hang on to employer as K–Mart and CVS Drugs; tourist destinations value to the individual. stock for three years after it is contributed. such as the new International Spy Museum; The $5,000 homebuyer credit proved itself While employees are restricted during this commercial parking facilities, and social serv- so quickly and so well that I have been able time, however, company executives would still ice providers such as the United Planning Or- to get it repeatedly extended by Congress. be free to trade their own stock as they ganization. Specific amounts include: $11.3 The credit is minimally necessary if the city is wished. million in tax exempt bonds for the Arnold and to have any chance of increasing its still small The substitute bill, which I support, has no Porter law firm; $13 million for a subsidiary of and depleted tax base, an urgent necessity for such five-year phase-in and allows employees Pepco; $9 million for the Crowell and Moring self-sufficiency. The credit has proved itself so to sell employer stock immediately, once they law firm; and $4.5 million for the American Im- definitively that to get the full effect, it should have been in the plan for three years. The migration Lawyers Association. The current be enacted permanently. substitute also ensures that employees will pipeline consists of projects valued at over 5. EXEMPT ENTERPRISE ZONE BONDS FROM PRIVATE know, within three days, when executives are $150 million. ACTIVITY BOND LIMIT dumping large amounts of their company 3. IMPROVEMENTS TO CAPITAL GAINS PROVISION Under legislation recently enacted by the stock. Ken Lay used loopholes in securities The District seeks the high technology and Congress, Enterprise Zone bonds issued to fi- laws to delay disclosure of sales of millions of computer companies that have made the rest nance commercial development projects in dollars of company stock. Had employees of the region rich and that can help diversify Empowerment Zones and Renewal Commu- known about these sales, they may have de- the city’s economy. Under current federal en- nities are exempt from the federal Private Ac- cided not to continue to purchase Enron stock.

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.021 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E555 The substitute ensures that such information enemy lines. In December 2001, he was quality cancer care to those patients and their could not be kept from employees. Also, the placed on active duty to serve in Operation families in the State. substitute holds executives accountable for Noble Eagle. In particular, I would like to acknowledge selling company stock in their special pension Sergeant Daniel Romero is survived by his nine special oncology nurses from my district accounts by including stiff new criminal pen- wife Stephanie, mother Geralyn, father Mi- who will be in Washington this week to partici- alties for violations. chael, and sisters Gabrielle and Stephanie. I pate in the ONS Annual Congress and the H.R. 3762 also allows companies to offer am sure I speak for this entire Nation when I ONS inaugural Hill Day—Glenda Alexander, workers investment advice, even if there is a say our thoughts and prayers go out to the Laura Espinosa, Visitacion Junpratepchai, clear conflict of interest. For example, an in- Romero family. May God send His grace upon Sherry Preston, and Ellen Siegel from Hous- vestment management company could serve them during the time of this tragic loss, and ton, Vickie Dockery from Alief, Cynthia Segal as both the investment advisor and the plan may Daniel’s bravery and selflessness be- and Paula Rieger from Bellaire, and Susan manager chosen by the company. come the proud example for all those actively Stary from Pasadena. I am looking forward to I urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 3672, serving in America’s War Against Terrorism. meeting with these outstanding women who support the substitute, and help protect the f have dedicated their lives to improving the savings of hard-working Americans. The Pen- health and well being of people affected by sion Security Act of 2002 is nothing more than HONORING ONCOLOGY NURSES cancer. On behalf of all the people with cancer lip service to protecting pensions. 15,000 AND THE ONCOLOGY NURSING and their families in Texas’ 25th Congres- Enron employees lost more than $1.3 billion. SOCIETY sional District, I thank these nurses as well as Clearly this calls for Congress to provide real all of their colleagues in the Oncology Nursing security and real pension protection and re- HON. KEN BENTSEN Society for their outstanding contributions to form of the system that allowed Enron officials OF TEXAS the provision of quality cancer care to those in to pull the sheets over the eyes of their em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need. ployees. That is what the Rangel/Miller sub- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 I would like to also acknowledge Paula stitute does and that is the bill I will support. Rieger for her leadership within the Oncology Thank you. Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Nursing Society. For the past 2 years, Paula bring to the attention of my colleagues the im- f has served as the ONS President of the Board portant and essential role that oncology of Directors and has been an outstanding PERSONAL EXPLANATION nurses play in the provision of quality cancer leader and spokesperson for the organization. care. These nurses are principally involved in I have had the pleasure of working with ONS HON. BOB CLEMENT the administration and monitoring of chemo- and Ms. Rieger over the past few years to ad- OF TENNESSEE therapy and the associated side-effects pa- vance programs and policies that work to re- tients may experience. As anyone ever treated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duce suffering from cancer. Her leadership for cancer will tell you, oncology nurses are in- and vision for ONS have resulted in the orga- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 telligent, well-trained, highly skilled, kind-heart- nization being more aggressive and effective Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, on roll call no. ed angels who provide quality clinical, psycho- in its health policy efforts. In addition, through 94, H.R. 4156, had I been present, I would social, and supportive care to patients and her commitment to outreach and collaboration, have voted ‘‘yea.’’ their families. In short, they are integral to our ONS has expanded and strengthened its part- f Nation’s cancer care delivery system. nerships with other health professional, pa- The setting for cancer treatment has tient, and advocacy organizations. This week TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT 1ST CLASS changed over the last 10 years. Today, more Ms. Rieger is stepping down from the ONS DANIEL AARON ROMERO than four out of five cancer encounters occur Board of Directors. I thank her for her commit- in community settings, where the majority of ment to ONS, for advancing oncology nursing, HON. BOB SCHAFFER cancer care is provided by oncology nurses. and for caring for the people of the greater OF COLORADO However, Medicare does not adequately reim- Houston area. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES burse the administration of chemotherapy by Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the oncology nurses, which are referred to as Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Oncology Nursing Society for all of its efforts practice expenses. Last September, the Gen- and leadership over the last 27 years and Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a eral Accounting Office released a study indi- thank the Society and its members for their heavy heart and a tremendous amount of re- cating that Medicare’s drug reimbursement ongoing commitment to improving and assur- spect and admiration that I rise today to honor system, based upon the Average Wholesale ing access to quality cancer care for all cancer the tragic, yet heroic death of Colorado Army Price (AWP), is severely flawed and drug pay- patients and their families. I urge all of my col- National Guard Sergeant 1st Class, Daniel ments are inflated. While I strongly support the leagues to support them in their important en- Aaron Romero. On April 15, 2002, near efforts to reform the AWP system and ensure deavors. Qandahar, Afghanistan, Sergeant Romero that Medicare does not overpay for any sup- f gave his life for his country, while fighting the plies, I also believe that Medicare should not battle against the evils of terrorism during Op- underpay for any benefits or services. TRIBUTE TO COLONEL MICHEAL J. eration Noble Eagle. Upon reflection of his life Today, more than two-thirds of cancer COLEMAN and service to this nation, we have come to cases strike people over the age of 65 and the know Sergeant Daniel Romero as a man who number of cancer cases diagnosed among HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. loved his family, loved his home State of Colo- senior citizens is projected to double by 2030. OF ALABAMA rado, and loved his country. At the same time, many of the community- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Longmont, CO, Daniel was the only based cancer centers are facing significant son of proud parents, Michael and Geralyn barriers in hiring the specialized oncology Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Romero. While earning his living as a Colo- nurses they need to treat cancer patients. It is Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rado rancher, Daniel decided to concurrently estimated that there will be 115,000 nursing recognize the contributions of Colonel Micheal serve with the Colorado Army National Guard positions open in the year 2015. J. Coleman to the U.S. Army. I join his family, in 1991. The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is the friends, and colleagues as they celebrate his Sergeant Romero rose through the ranks of largest organization of oncology health profes- accomplishments and congratulate him on his the Colorado Army National Guard, receiving sionals in the world with more than 30,000 retirement from 27 years of service in the U.S. the Army Service Ribbon, Non-Commissioned registered nurses and other health care pro- Army. Officers Ribbon, National Defense Service fessionals. Since 1975, the Oncology Nursing Colonel Coleman is a native of Montgomery, Medal, and the Colorado Service Ribbon with Society has been dedicated to excellence in AL, and earned a bachelor of science degree device. Eventually, Sergeant Romero became patient care, teaching, research, administration in Business Administration in December 1975 a member of the select B/5–19th Special and education in the field of oncology. Of the from Alabama A&M University. Immediately Forces Group, headquartered in Pueblo, CO. 13 ONS chapters in the State of Texas, one after graduation, he was commissioned as a This elite group of soldiers is known for para- is located in the Houston area. These chap- Second Lieutenant in the Adjutant General chuting at high altitudes, rappelling from heli- ters serve the oncology nurses in the state Corps and entered active duty on January 6, copters face first, and furtively permeating and help them to continue to provide high 1976, thus beginning his long and successful

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.025 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 career with the U.S. Army. Since that time, or effective if it was not for the leadership of of Greater New York and Vicinity. Ed Walsh Colonel Coleman has served in various capac- Michael Forde. started his career with the Iron Workers in ities in Stuttgart, Germany; Raleigh, NC; Izmir, Mr. Speaker, I have known Michael Forde 1968 working as an apprentice for three years. Turkey; Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC; and for many years. He was born in the Bronx, He became a journeyman Ironworker union at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. He moved to Woodside, Queens, in my congres- member in 1971. Through three decades he achieved a masters of arts degree from Web- sional district where he graduated from Christi moved up the ranks until becoming the Busi- ster University as well as graduated from High School in Astoria. He received his B.A. in ness Manager of Local 40 in 1995. In March many other distinguished military educational Business Administration from Hunter College. 2002, Ed was appointed as General Organizer programs. On March 28, 2002, he will retire Mike started in the carpentry field as an ap- for the International and became President of from his position as the Director of Personnel prentice during the construction of the World the Iron Workers District Council of Greater and Training for the U.S. Army Aviation and Trade Center in the early 1970s. Through hard New York and Vicinity, an affiliate of the Inter- Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal. I work, dedication to his craft, exceptional lead- national Association of Bridge, Structural, Or- know the people of Redstone Arsenal will miss ership skills and a strong commitment to his namental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. his outstanding leadership, but wish him a fellow union brothers and sisters, he rose Ed resides in Mamaroneck, New York with well-deserved retirement. through the ranks to become a foreman, gen- his wife Kathy. He has two sons, Christopher Colonel Coleman has earned a great deal of eral foreman, shop steward, president and and Kevin. Kevin has decided to follow his fa- respect from his colleagues, receiving several business manager of Local 608 and ultimately ther’s footsteps and is currently an apprentice military awards throughout his career. His to his present position. with Iron Workers Local 40. Ed Walsh comes awards include the Legion of Merit, the De- Mr. Speaker, Michael Forde is just one from a union tradition. His father and brothers fense Meritorious Service Medal Second Oak among many. I rise today not only to pay trib- John and Bob are union ironworkers, his Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal Fourth ute to him and to recognize his work to help brother Jim is a retired union carpenter, and Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation rebuild Lower Manhattan and Ground Zero, his brother is a retired New York City Police Medal Third Oak Leaf Cluster, the Joint Serv- but I rise to recognize all the men and women Officer. ice Achievement Medal, the National Defense of the New York City District Council of Car- Bob Ledwith serves as Business Manager Ribbon, the Army Staff Identification Badge, penters. These men and women have showed and Financial Secretary-Treasurer of the Me- the Army Parachute Badge, and the Army Su- exceptional dedication, fulfilling the task at tallic Lathers Union and Reinforcing Iron perior Unit Badge. hand and they will play a critical role in the Workers Local 46. Bob Ledwith was elected This is a deserved retirement for someone tasks of the future rebuilding Lower Manhattan as Business Agent for the Metallic Lathers who has worked so diligently for the United and Ground Zero. Union and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 46 States to protect our freedom and defend our Mr. Speaker, I rise today to insure that we in June 1981. He was elected Business Man- nation. I join his wife, Carolyn, his sons PJ as a Congress recognize the work the New ager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer in and Casey, and all of his friends, family, and York District Council of Carpenters did and the 1999 and continues to serve in that capacity colleagues in celebrating Colonel Micheal J. work they continue to do to rebuild Lower today. Coleman’s 27 years of service. On behalf of Manhattan. Through the haze and the numbness the U.S. House of Representatives, I con- f caused by September 11th, something was gratulate Colonel Coleman and express my IN RECOGNITION OF THE CON- shining through. The American Spirit. The men gratitude for a job well done. TRIBUTION OF THE IRON WORK- and women of the Iron Workers are the em- f ERS TO THE RECOVERY OF NEW bodiment of that Spirit. It gave us all a sense of hope and a sense of pride. HONORING MICHAEL FORDE AND YORK f THE NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL LEHIGH VALLEY HERO—HANOVER OF NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Wednesday, April 17, 2002 HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, for every Amer- OF PENNSYLVANIA Wednesday, April 17, 2002 ican, September 11th, 2001 means one thing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is a day that we, as a Nation, suffered as Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to we had never before. As I watched the events pay tribute to Mr. Michael Forde, Executive of the day unfold from my home in the Bronx, Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, today I would Secretary-Treasurer of the New York City Dis- like most, I thought of my family and their like to share my Report from Pennsylvania for trict Council of Carpenters and the over 300 safety. my colleagues and the American people. men and women who have dedicated every- Some others though, had thoughts of only All across Pennsylvania’s 15th Congres- day, 24 hours a day, to the clean up effort at one thing—how can I help. Hundreds of fire- sional District there are some amazing people the World Trade Center Site. fighters, police officers, and emergency med- who do good things to make our communities Mr. Speaker, Michael Forde is a leader in ical personnel and, yes, construction workers, a better place. These are individuals of all the New York City labor community as the went running to what was left of the Twin ages who truly make a difference and help Secretary-Treasurer of the largest Carpenters Towers to try and save lives. We should all others. I like to call these individuals Lehigh Union in the Country representing over 25,000 feel proud of the many men and women who Valley Heroes for their good deeds and ef- members. went to Ground Zero, such as the Iron Work- forts. On September 11, the District Council under ers. Today, I would like to recognize the fifth the leadership of Michael Forde, wasted no In fact, it was Iron Workers who had one of graders and teachers at Hanover Elementary time in being some of the first men and the toughest jobs. These men and women School in Bethlehem. These students and women outside of rescue workers and public were charged with sifting through that night- teachers are true examples of excellence in safety officers to be on the scene of Ground mare and they did so with great dignity and education. Zero. During the first days after the destruction compassion for those who lost their lives and This year, Hanover Elementary, for the sec- of the Trade Center, union carpenters worked their families. As I have watched this amazing ond year in a row had the highest PSSA around the clock helping to clear debris, insur- transformation, I have swelled with pride, for I scores in all of Pennsylvania. The 69 students ing the structural safety of the area for rescue have a special place in my heart for these scored 1630 in math and 1570 in reading, well workers and engaging in the search them- men and women who are Iron Workers, be- above the state average of 1310 in both selves for survivors of the attack. cause so was my father. areas. The students outscored 3,800 public As a union based in Lower Manhattan, the Today, I have the honor of recognizing two and private elementary schools across the District Council of Carpenters has a long and great trade union leaders, Ed Walsh and Rob- state! strong history of working to make New York ert Ledwith, Both of these men have dedicated I recently had the opportunity to attend a re- City the financial capital that it is today. their lives to their families, their communities, ception in honor of these students and teach- The quick, untiring and heroic response of and their unions. ers, and offer my congratulations. The teach- the men and women of the District Council of Just last month, Ed Walsh became the ers deserve much credit for their hard work Carpenters would not have been as extensive President of the Iron Workers District Council and dedication. They obviously inspired their

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.031 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E557 students to want to achieve academically. happened to employee retirement savings dur- ers, like myself, were Christian. These same They have shown that when we raise aca- ing blackout periods. Companies would have people participated the weekend before at a demic standards, we raise academic perform- also been required to provide 30-day advance rally in New York City. They also traveled with ance. notice of a blackout period. over 100,000 other Americans to the Capitol These teachers who make a difference ev- Mr. Speaker, I believe Congress has a re- on Monday for a national rally. Regardless of eryday and students who excelled way beyond sponsibility to fully protect workers and give their religion, they are standing up for their be- expectations are Lehigh Valley Heroes in my them the ability to enhance their retirement liefs. book. They are as follow: Carol Leasure, Prin- savings. Enron workers may well be the vic- Terrorism must be destroyed. Not only here, cipal; Earl Bethel, 5th grade teacher; Patrice tims of criminal wrongdoing, but they were but in Israel, and in many other countries. The Masluk Schwartzman, 5th grade teacher; and definitely the victims of outdated federal pen- US firmly believes in this, and I know Israel Amanda Shuler, 5th grade teacher. sions laws. Let’s prevent this from happening will continue to enjoy broad support as she Students are: Sophia Abud, Erin Albertson, again. Pass the Pension Security Act. eliminates terrorist threats from her borders. Matthew Ammon, Darren Ankrom, Philip f Israel will always have a friend and ally in the Antonis, Amal Atiyeh, Peter Badger, Monica US government. YOM HA’ATZMAUT Bates, Rachel Bochner, Jaimie Boyd, Lauren f Burlew, Christopher Cann, Andrew Cass, Rakesh Chauhan, Dilesh Chudasama, Nich- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY TRIBUTE TO MR. DENNIS MAYS olas D’Angelo, Brittany Dellatore, Gregory OF NEW YORK DeSarro, Owen Divers, Lance Dolci, Roberta IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI Domyan, Caitlin Donnelly, Brittney Dunnigan, Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Austin Emmons, Donnarae Farrell, Luke IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foley, Shawn Forouraghi, Maria Gentis, Erin Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 er, I rise in celebration of Israel’s Independ- Glenn, Alexander Haller, Benjamin Haskins, Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Andrew Hero, John Hrubenak, Christie Jones, ence Day. Fifty-four years as the sole democ- racy in the Middle East is a huge accomplish- acknowledge the impeccable motor carrier Kayleigh Kalamar, Patrice Kane, Ryan Kassis, safety record of Mr. Dennis Mays of Blue Carl Kolepp, Nicole Kyriakopoulos, Gregory ment. As a member of Congress, and a friend of Israel, I know that she will have 54 more, Springs, Missouri. Mr. Mays is a professional Laudenslager, Alaina Loguidice, Kyle motor carrier operator for Roadway Express, Longemecker, John Lule, Kevin McCarthy, and counting! This is only a beginning. Israel has faced many tough times since Inc. Drew Mihalik, Brian Miller, Mark Moyer, Brad- According to the most recent information ley Pendzick, Gregory Pendzick, Lauren Perl- 1948, like the one now. Over the past 18 months, Israel has continued to battle hatred from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin- man, Matthew Piazza, Ashley Plummer, Alex- istration, large trucks drove 7 percent of all ve- ander Pypiuk, Jason Ricles, Kayleigh Rider, on a daily basis. This hatred is terrorism. It is murder. Israel has every right to defend her- hicle miles traveled. In motor vehicle crashes, Daniel Rivera, Ethan Saravitz, Robert Sawyer, large trucks represented 9 percent of vehicles Matthew Searfoss, Emilie Segretto, Mark self against terrorism. When innocent civilians are murdered, over and over again, Israel has in fatal crashes, 3 percent of vehicles in injury Segretto, Paul Segretto, Jared Serman, Chris- crashes, and 5 percent of vehicles in proper- topher Smith, Robert Stauffer, Abigail Tercha, no choice but to take action. I don’t think it is unreasonable for Israel to ty-damage-only crashes. Emilye Turner, Steven Walsh, and Rebecca Mr. Mays reached a safety milestone when root out terrorists. I think it’s natural, and ex- Yaple. he recently surpassed one million miles driven pected, and it must be done just like Amer- Mr. Speaker, this concludes my Report from without a preventable accident. This out- ica’s efforts in Afghanistan. But for the past Pennsylvania. standing achievement, obtained by few driv- couple of weeks, Israel has been criticized by f ers, demonstrates Mr. Mays’ commitment to many for her military action against terrorism, safety. To put this accomplishment in perspec- PENSION SECURITY ACT OF 2002 and lack of compassion for Palestinians. But tive, the average car driver would have to trav- what other choice does Israel have? SPEECH OF Is Israel supposed to wave suicide bombers el around the world forty times to equal this through the checkpoints, allow wanted terror- milestone. HON. TODD TIAHRT Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- ists to go without arrest? Are we to expect OF KANSAS lating Mr. Dennis Mays for reaching this note- Israel to sit by and watch her country crumble, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worthy milestone. I am proud to have a con- and her people be murdered in groups of 20 stituent as dedicated to highway safety as he Thursday, April 11, 2002 while they sip coffee at cafes? No. is, and I wish him continued safe driving in the Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong I firmly believe that difficult decisions will be future. support of H.R. 3762, the Pension Security made in order to achieve a permanent peace. Act of 2002. This legislation is not only a step I also think one of the decisions was Israel’s f in addressing areas such as blackout periods resistance to international pressure to end the PENSION SECURITY ACT OF 2002 and diversification in retirement accounts, it is military operation. Israel entered towns in the an important step towards giving workers West Bank with a plan: to root out terrorism. SPEECH OF throughout my state of Kansas, and the rest of Obviously, there was an exit strategy to be HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY America, the peace of mind and security they used once the terrorists were caught. OF OHIO deserve when planning for retirement. Recently, Israel announced her upcoming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill, based on the President’s pension withdrawal from almost all of the towns she reform proposal, contains new safeguards and entered. I commend Israel’s decision to with- Thursday, April 11, 2002 options to help workers preserve and enhance draw only after the operation is complete. So Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in their retirement security, and demands greater does the upcoming withdrawal of troops bring strong support of H.R. 3762. This important accountability from companies and senior cor- Israel back to where she was? Can we expect legislation makes significant improvements in porate executives during so-called ‘‘blackout Israel to compromise should daily suicide protecting the retirement accounts of Amer- periods’’ when workers are not allowed to bombings begin again? No. ica’s working men and women. H.R. 3762 make changes to investments in their retire- Terrorism is not something you can com- takes a sensible approach in ensuring that ment accounts. promise with, it is not something to reward. employees have the best access to their re- The Pension Security Act would have made What I know is this. Israel will survive this cri- tirement accounts possible, and are able to a real difference in the lives of thousands of sis. Israel will continue to do what is nec- make informed investment decisions in those Enron employees and investors if these meas- essary to rid the country of terrorists. If ter- accounts. ures had existed at the time of the company’s rorist attacks end, military action will end, and In particular, I’d like to congratulate the collapse. For example, under this bill, diver- more difficult decisions in the name of peace sponsors of this legislation for a provision in sification and sound investment advice would will be made. What those decision are, I can’t the bill dealing with restricting insiders from have been readily available because invest- tell you. No one can. selling their shares during periods when their ment advisors would have been made more But last Sunday, I joined 3,000 of my con- employees don’t have the same freedom. accessible and employers would have been stituents in a pro-Israel rally on Long Island. When the facts of the Enron bankruptcy be- forced to take responsibility for anything that Many of those constituents were Jewish; oth- came known, all of us were horrified to learn

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.034 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 that at the same time Enron’s hard working COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE nett and the late Michigan State Rep. Dominic employees were helplessly watching their re- WORKFORCE, HOUSE OF REP- Jacobetti, himself a legend in Michigan politics tirement dreams disappear, Enron insiders RESENTATIVES, and state government. Ralph also traveled to Washington, DC, April 9, 2002. were reaping millions of dollars in profits from union conventions around the country and was Hon. MICHAEL G. OXLEY, selling their shares. Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, elected president of the Marquette Central No employee should be forced to sit idly by U.S. House of Representatives, Rayburn Labor Union in 1949. Ralph also served as while his or her retirement account plummets. HOB, Washington, DC. Marquette Township Constable. Although it is understood that at times these DEAR CHAIRMAN OXLEY: This letter is to During his employment with Cliff-Dow, accounts must be serviced in such a way that confirm our agreement regarding H.R. 3762, Ralph founded his own logging business and there must be temporary restrictions on trans- ‘‘Pension Security Act of 2002,’’ which was later got into brick supply with his sons. His actions, it is only fair that corporate insiders also referred to the Committee on Financial company’s contributions can be seen in many Services. The Committee on Education and face these same restrictions when these of the prominent buildings in Marquette Coun- lockdowns happen by surprise. the Workforce considered this bill on March 20, 2002. I thank you for working with me on ty, including most of the structures on the H.R. 3762 is primarily about giving employ- campus of Northern Michigan University. ees greater freedom in preparing for their re- Sec. 107, ‘‘Insider Trades During Pension Plan Suspension Periods Prohibited,’’ which Mr. Speaker, Ralph Bigger will be honored tirement. When this freedom is unexpectedly is within the sole jurisdiction of the Com- on Saturday, April 20, with his induction into taken away, corporate officers and directors mittee on Financial Services. the U.P. Labor Hall of Fame at a banquet at have a duty, indeed a moral obligation, to I appreciate your willingness to expedite the university. I ask you and my House col- share that burden. H.R. 3762’s provisions on consideration of H.R. 3672 without the need leagues to Join me in giving long-overdue rec- retirement account lockdowns are a sensible for further consideration by the Committee ognition to the efforts of this spokesman for way to ensure that insiders are held account- on Financial Services. I agree that this pro- the working men and women of northern able. cedural route should not be construed to Mr. Chairman, section 108 of the bill con- prejudice the jurisdictional interest and pre- Michigan. tains language which falls within the jurisdic- rogatives of the Committee on Financial f Services on these provisions or any other tion of the Committee on Financial Services. similar legislation and will not be considered FAMILY FARM AND RANCH Our own legislation, H.R. 3763, contains simi- as precedent for consideration of matters of INNOVATION ACT lar language. I am including for the record an jurisdictional interest to your Committee in exchange of letters between myself and the the future. other gentleman from Ohio, Mr. BOEHNER, in- Again, I thank you for your consideration HON. MARK UDALL dicating that we have no objection to the con- in this matter. Your letter and this response OF COLORADO sideration of this language in this bill. will be included in the Congressional Record IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I congratulate Chairman BOEHNER, Chair- during floor debate on this bill. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do Wednesday, April 17, 2002 man THOMAS, Mr. PORTMAN, and all the Mem- not hesitate to call me. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today, bers who have worked so hard to protect Sincerely, I am introducing legislation to help ensure that America’s workers. I strongly urge my col- JOHN BOEHNER, our Nation’s family farms and ranches con- leagues to vote for these much needed re- Chairman. forms, and I thank the Leadership for bringing tinue to produce the agricultural products that H.R. 3762 to the floor today. f have made us the breadbasket for the world. Small family farms and ranches helped build TRIBUTE TO THE LATE RALPH E. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the foundation of America. Thomas Jefferson COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, BIGGER SR., ON HIS INDUCTION once wrote in a letter to George Washington, Washington, DC, April 9, 2002. INTO THE U.P. LABOR HALL OF ‘‘Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, FAME Chairman, Committee on Education and the will in the end contribute most to real wealth, Workforce, Rayburn House Office Building, good morals, and happiness.’’ Today many Washington, DC. HON. BART STUPAK small farms and ranches have disappeared. DEAR CHAIRMAN BOEHNER: I am writing re- OF MICHIGAN This is in part because the smaller farms and garding H.R. 3762, the Pension Security Act IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ranches have not been able to change to of 2002. As you know, section 107 of the bill Wednesday, April 17, 2002 reported by your Committee contains a pro- more profitable means of production. To con- vision addressing the sale of stock by the di- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tinue as a viable business in agriculture farm- rectors and officers of public companies dur- pay special tribute to the late Ralph E. Bigger ers and ranchers need to be able to use mod- ing 401(k) blackout periods. Clause 1(g) of Sr., a resident of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, ern techniques that increase profitability, and rule X of the Rules of the House of Rep- who during his lifetime was a strong advocate do it in a manner that is environmentally resentatives grants the Committee on Finan- on behalf of working men and women. sound. cial Services jurisdiction over securities and As a friend of mine, W.R. Stealey reminded exchanges and the Committee was given an Ralph was born in 1907 and grew up in the additional referral of this bill upon its intro- small town of Big Bay, on the shore of Lake me when I was first elected to the Colorado duction. Superior. Mr. Speaker, you and other mem- Legislature, ‘‘If you eat, you are in agriculture.’’ Because of your willingness to consult bers may remember Big Bay as one of the The Family Farm and Ranch Innovation Act with the Committee on Financial Services settings for the famous James Stewart movie, (FFRIA) would provide necessary tools for on this matter, and the need to move this ‘‘Anatomy of a Murder.’’ Picturesque it may small agriculture businesses to modernize and legislation expeditiously, I will waive consid- have been, but this remote area demanded become more competitive in today’s market, eration of the bill by the Financial Services access to credit and a plan to turn the credit Committee. By agreeing to waive its consid- hard work for a family to survive. Because his eration of the bill, the Financial Services parents both suffered physical disabilities, into increased revenue. Committee does not waive its jurisdiction young Ralph, the oldest of six children, quit The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Na- over H.R. 3762. In addition, the Committee school in the seventh grade to take a job in a tional Commission on Small Farms report ti- on Financial Services reserves its authority local sawmill. In the mid-1920s he moved to tled A Time to Act found, ‘‘The underlying to seek conferees on any provisions of the nearby Marquette to work at another sawmill, trend toward small farm decline reflects funda- bill that are within the Financial Services and at the age of 24 he took a job with Cliff- mental technological and market changes. Committee’s jurisdiction during any House- Simply put, conventional agriculture adds less Senate conference that may be convened on Dow Chemical, where he would work for the this legislation. I ask your commitment to next 37 years until his death in 1968. and less value to food and fiber on the farm support any request by the Committee on Fi- Throughout his career, Ralph was a strong and more and more in the input and post-har- nancial Services for conferees on H.R. 3762 or advocate of the labor movement. He served vest sectors. We spend more on capital and related legislation. as a business representative of Local 179 of inputs to enable fewer people to produce the I request that you include this letter and the International Chemical Workers Union. He Nation’s food and look primarily to off-farm your response in the portion of the CONGRES- fought hard for decent wages and he fought processing to produce higher value products. SIONAL RECORD pertaining to consideration Sustainable agriculture strives to change this of this legislation. Thank you for your as- for medical insurance, which, when we con- sistance in this matter. sider his own personal history, was probably trend by developing knowledge and strategies Sincerely, his most important issue. by which farmers can capture a large share of MICHAEL G. OXLEY, Ralph was also very active in politics, in- the agricultural dollar by using management Chairman. cluding campaign work for Congressman Ben- skills to cut input costs—so a large share of

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.038 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E559 the prices they receive for their products re- Thousands of workers at Portland General Like his dynamic personality, Sal’s style is ec- main in their own pockets—and by producing Electric lost their life savings when their pen- lectic and has spanned many artistic genres. products of higher value right from the farm.’’ sion plans evaporated in the Enron collapse. His work is both experimental and tempera- (In context of the report farms include Throughout the last six months, I have heard mental and demonstrates his courage and ranches.) their horror stories, many of whom are my ability to dream, attributes that he has tried to The innovation plans in FFRIA, to be devel- constituents. They tell me about their worth- instill in his students for decades. There is oped with the USDA’s Natural Resources less retirement plans, shattered dreams and good reason that Sal has been referred to as Conservation Service, would provide the blue- uncertain futures because of the undeniable a ‘‘Renaissance man.’’ prints to increase the value of farm and ranch corporate mismanagement that was pervasive Salvatore Gulla has had showings of his outputs. at Enron. I can not in good faith support legis- work as recently as four years ago and The report also found, ‘‘Agricultural oper- lation that does not address the concerns of throughout his career, has had his work on ex- ations require high levels of committed capital these employees and will not prevent future hibit at a number of esteemed galleries to achieve success. The capital-intensive na- Enrons from happening. throughout New York. Mr. Speaker, at 75 ture of agricultural production makes access to Mr. Speaker, I support the Democratic alter- years of age, Sal’s spirit is as robust and con- financial capital, usually, in the form of credit, native that offers a real change in the protec- tagious as it has always been and he con- a critical requirement. Small farms are no dif- tions afforded to employees. The Democratic tinues to be an inspiration to those around ferent from larger farms in this regard, but tes- pension reform bill provides new stiff criminal him. Sal has been a dear friend and advisor timony and USDA reports received by this penalties for executives and pension plan for many years. I ask my colleagues to join Commission indicate a general under-capital- managers who engage in illegal insider trading me in honoring Mr. Salvatore Gulla on his ization of small farms, and increased difficulty or provide misinformation to employees. The 75th birthday. in accessing sources of credit.’’ If small farms bill requires that notice be given to employees f and ranches are going to use improved tech- when CEOs and executives decide to dump nologies laid out in innovation plans they will their company’s stock and the Democratic al- TRIBUTE TO DONALD O. LARSEN need capital. The Small Business Administra- ternative offers employees a voice, on pension ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE tion’s 7(a) loan program has a long history of boards, where they can gain timely and accu- U.P. LABOR HALL OF FAME helping small businesses and would be a rate information about their pensions. great tool for small farmers and ranchers to I encourage all Members to vote against the HON. BART STUPAK implement their plans. Republican pension reform bill and vote to OF MICHIGAN America’s small farms and ranches need a protect the savings of our nation’s workers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hand up to remain viable in our rapidly chang- f Wednesday, April 17, 2002 ing marketplace. Often today’s small agri- culture businesses are family owned and have TRIBUTE TO SALVATORE GULLA Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to only a very small profit margin. The combina- pay special tribute to Donald O. Larsen, a tion of low market prices for raw agricultural HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO resident of Marquette, Michigan, in my con- commodities and the rising cost of land means OF NEW YORK gressional district, who has spent decades as that many of these businesses cannot afford IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a bricklayer, a teacher, a volunteer, and an active member of the local labor movement. to carry on. And that causes more urbaniza- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 tion of valuable farm and ranch land. Don was born in Delta County in the Upper This legislation recognizes the importance of Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Peninsula of Michigan in 1920, and later our small farming and ranching businesses. pay tribute to Mr. Salvatore Gulla, a gifted ed- moved with his family to Marquette, where he They provide diversity in the marketplace, ucator, artist and craftsman who has spent his graduated from high school. After serving local production of food, less pollution, and life teaching and sharing. Sal will turn 75 three years in the U.S. Army in the South Pa- jobs, all of which strengthen our economy. years old on Wednesday and will celebrate at cific in World War II, Don returned to Mar- And farms and ranches that are part of our a party given by family and friends. quette and took a job as a bricklayer. It was community remind us that food and other agri- He is a vibrant, dynamic, and caring man through this employment that he joined Brick- cultural products don’t just come from stores, who served on the New York City Board of layers Local 4. they remind us of our connection to the land. Education for over 30 years. Along with Sal’s Don’s expertise in bricklaying extended be- Mr. Speaker, small farms and ranches have years of educating New York’s youth in the yond the actual trade and included teaching provided the livelihood for many families since field of academia, he has devoted much of his and sharing his skills. He provided instruction the beginning of our country. This bill will help life to educating young people in the arts. Sal and leadership in the local apprentice training ensure small farms and ranches do not be- has thoroughly enriched thousands of students program, and he taught bricklaying as part of come a thing of the past by providing the tech- throughout the years and shaped young peo- Marquette High School’s house-building nical expertise and capital to allow them to ple in so many ways. Sal was a significant project in its vocational education program. He meet the challenges of the 21st Century. part of my formative years and I was one of taught bricklayer union apprentices for 10 f those young people that he helped to shape. years, during which time they built basements Mr. Speaker, Salvatore Gulla is a founding and did concrete work for two Habitat for Hu- PENSION SECURITY ACT OF 2002 member and Artistic Director of the South manity homes. Don also served as an instruc- Bronx Community Action Theatre. Along with tor for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of Amer- SPEECH OF Mr. Fred Daris, Sal had a vision to introduce ica U.P.-wide competition. HON. BRIAN BAIRD the beauty and power of the performing arts to Active in his local, Don served as a union OF WASHINGTON South Bronx youth. Through this theatre alone steward for many years and as vice president IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sal changed the lives of many children and from 1955 to 1970. He also served on the young people who never knew that the arts Board of the United Building Trades and was Thursday, April 11, 2002 could be a part of their lives. When he was the labor representative for several years at Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, while I am a co- not designing masterful costumes or directing U.P. builder shows. sponsor of the Investment Advice Act and set constructions, Sal was facilitating work- Don is a member of the Messiah Lutheran agree that workers should be allowed access shops in performing and visual arts. Church in Marquette and is a life member of to professional investment advice, I can not Sal is an authentic and pure artist who cele- VFW Post 2439, where he has served as support the Republican pension legislation that brates every form of art. He has instructed quartermaster. He has a life membership in is before us today. Unfortunately, the bill of- people in painting, drawing, and sculpture in the Ishpeming and Marquette beagle clubs fered by the majority fails to include basic re- conjunction with his involvement in the per- and a membership in the U.P. Trappers Asso- forms that are necessary to ensure that future forming arts. In 1947, Sal discovered that a ciation. He also contributed his time and effort employees do not suffer the same fate of paintbrush became a magic wand in his hands to rebuilding the Negaunee Pyramid mining Enron employees. The flawed Republican bill and began creating beauty on canvas. He monument when it was moved several years fails to provide for diversification of stock studied at the Art Students League of New ago. plans, fails to give notice when executives are York under Reginald Marsh, Morris Kantor, Mr. Speaker, Donald Larsen will be honored dumping company stock and continues to and Vaclav Vittacyl among others. He also on Saturday, April 20, with his induction into jeopardize employee savings. studied at the esteemed Columbia University. the U.P. Labor Hall of Fame at a banquet at

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.042 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 the university. I ask you and my House col- A number of states, including New York, PERSONAL EXPLANATION leagues to join me in recognizing this commu- Massachusetts, Illinois, Indiana and others, re- nity servant and spokesman for the working fused to enact these mutual conversion HON. SANDER M. LEVIN men and women of northern Michigan. changes out of fairness to policyholders and OF MICHIGAN concerns about appropriate regulation of these f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hybrid corporate structures. The insurance in- TRIBUTE TO BUD GARDNER dustry responded by inserting in the com- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 prehensive financial reform legislation Con- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, due to needs with- HON. ROBIN HAYES gress enacted in 1999, a provision that would in our family, I was unable to be present for OF NORTH CAROLINA permit state-chartered mutual companies to rollcall No. 86 last Wednesday, April 11, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relocate to another state with more liberal con- well as rollcalls Nos. 93, 94 and 95 on Tues- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 version rules without jeopardizing their li- day, April 16. Had I been present, I would censes, operations, or insurance policies. This have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcalls Nos. 86, 93, 94 Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, this past Feb- controversial provision was adopted by the and 95. ruary, Scotland County lost one of its finest House only because it was paired in a floor f law enforcement officers. Henry ‘‘Bud’’ Gard- amendment with a broadly supported provision ner was a police officer for 37 years in to prohibit discrimination in insurance sales PERSONAL EXPLANATION Laurinburg, North Carolina. Bud served his against victims of domestic violence. community with pride and honor and will be These so-called mutual ‘‘redomestication’’ HON. BOB CLEMENT missed. The citizens of Laurinburg will always provisions of the 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley OF TENNESSEE be grateful for his loyal service. Act now permit a mutually owned insurance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of 57 company that cannot convert to stock owner- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 years. Barbara and I join the Laurinburg com- ship, or cannot convert without distributing 100 munity in prayer for Bud’s family and friends percent of the stock to policyholders, to relo- Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. during this difficult time. cate to another state that permits such conver- 95, H.R. 4167, had I been present, I would f sions. Federal law has become the instrument have voted ‘‘yea.’’ PROTECTING MUTUAL INSURANCE for overturning pro-consumer state insurance f law and an accomplice in robbing mutual pol- POLICYHOLDERS CLERGY HOUSING ALLOWANCE icyholders of their ownership fights. CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2002 HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE The mutual redomestication provisions in current Federal law now empower mutual in- SPEECH OF OF NEW YORK surance companies to blackmail state legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tures, saying, in essence, if you don’t enact HON. RON KIND Wednesday, April 17, 2002 the conversion laws we want, we’ll simply OF WISCONSIN move to another state. Despite a 200-year tra- Mr. LaFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dition of state regulation of insurance, these join today with my colleague from Massachu- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 provisions strip states of their right to regulate setts, Mr. FRANK, in introducing the ‘‘Protection insurance companies as they deem appro- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- of Policyholders Act.’’ This legislation seeks to priate and rob policyholders of valuable own- port of H.R. 4156, the Clergy Allowance Clari- strike provisions in current law that undermine ership rights. These provisions are anti-State, fication Act. In western Wisconsin, I have per- the ownership rights of millions of policy- they are anti-consumer, and they should be sonally witnessed the effective and invaluable holders in mutual insurance companies and repealed by Congress. efforts put forth by religious organizations. Not severely weaken State regulation of insurance. only do they lead congregations in worship, In recent years, some 70 million Americans f they also help combat such traumas as drug- have learned that they own a valuable asset addiction and domestic abuse. Our Nation’s that few had previously been aware of—their PERSONAL EXPLANATION clergy are worthy of our continual appreciation insurance policies with mutual insurance com- and praise. panies. As policyholders, they collectively own HON. JENNIFER DUNN But more importantly, our Nation’s clergy 100 percent of mutual insurance companies, OF WASHINGTON are worthy of our support. Since the 1920s, which were structured under state law as co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress has allowed members of the clergy operatively-owned corporations. Until recently, to exclude from taxable income a portion of mutual companies could convert to stock own- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 their church income that is used for housing. ership, but State law required that the com- Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, July 27, This provision in the tax code has helped pany’s accumulated profits be divided among 2001, I was unable to be present for rollcall churches of all faiths expand their community policyholders by giving them 100 percent of vote No. 96. Had I been present, I would have outreach activities and provided clergy mem- the stock in the new company. These shares voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 96 in favor of H.R. bers with a much deserved tax break. would then pay stock dividends and could ap- 476, the Child Custody Protection Act. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4156 will clarify current preciate in value like regular corporate stock. law to allow our clergy to continue to receive Over the past decade, the mutual insurance f this important tax benefit. I urge all of my col- industry has sought to change state laws to leagues to join with me in supporting this im- permit mutual companies to convert to stock PERSONAL EXPLANATION portant piece of legislation. Our nation’s clergy ownership without distributing stock to policy- deserve our continued support. holders. Under these revised state laws, mu- HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES f tual companies could form ‘‘hybrid’’ mutual OF OHIO TRIBUTE TO MIKE DONOVAN holding companies in which policyholders IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would continue to own 51% of the insurance JOHNSON company through a non-insurance mutual Wednesday, April 17, 2002 holding company. The remaining 49% owner- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I was HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI ship of the insurance company would be sold unable to return to Congress on Tuesday, OF CALIFORNIA as stock to investors, most often to the former April 16, 2002, and Wednesday April 17, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officers and directors of the mutual company. 2002, due to a death in my family. Had I been Where this has occurred, policyholders have present, the record would reflect that I would Wednesday, April 17, 2002 not received any stock or any benefit of the have voted: On roll 93, H.R. 1374, Philip E. Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to dividends paid by the new insurance sub- Ruppe Post office Designation—‘‘yea’’; on roll Mike Donovan Johnson, the Local 522’s City sidiary of the mutual holding company. More- 94, H.R. 4156, Clergy Housing Allowance Vice President, for eleven years, of the Sac- over, policyholders often experience insurance Clarification—‘‘yea’’; on roll 95, H.R. 4157, ramento Area Firefighters Union. Mike is retir- rate increases to cover the costs of paying Family Farmer Bankruptcy Extension Act— ing after thirty-three years of outstanding serv- competitive dividends to the new stockholders. ‘‘yea.’’ ice to the City of Sacramento Fire Department.

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.045 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E561 As his friends and family gather to celebrate intelligence and character he fought for fair re- President Bush’s decision is no better than Mike’s illustrious career, I ask all of my col- porting and justice in the news industry. He another worthless tax break for the rich. By leagues to join with me in saluting one of Sac- was the quiet authority amid the frantic news- failing to reinstate the Superfund tax, Presi- ramento’s most talented citizen leaders. paper offices in which he worked for almost 40 dent Bush is saying that he believes that fami- Mike was born and raised in Sacramento. years. lies fighting to make ends meet should foot He earned a Fire Science Certificate and a Robert G. McGruder’s fighting spirit sur- the bill while polluting industries profit. Bachelor of Science degree in Public Adminis- faced early on when he overcame childhood Polluters should pay to clean up their tration/Political Science. For the past three battles with polio and poverty. He became in- messes, not profit from destroying the environ- decades, Mike has worked for the City of Sac- terested in journalism while attending Kent ment and their neighbor’s health. How can we ramento Fire Department as a Firefighter, and State University when friends encouraged him in good conscience allow corporations to profit Apparatus Operator, and the last nineteen to write for the school’s paper. His reporting without making them pay to clean up their pol- years, as a Fire Captain. In addition, Mike is aspirations were not deterred by the setbacks lution? also a highly qualified Hazardous Materials of growing up in a segregated society. He I am hopeful that this chamber will address Specialist and he often lends his expertise as learned to gain strength from overcoming ob- this issue in the near future before families a B shift Captain at Station 21. Throughout his stacles. He demonstrated that racial barriers have to pay one more cent for a mess that career, Mike has remained one of the most can be broken. Through this strong willed opti- they didn’t make. cherished and well-respected members of the mism, Robert G. McGruder became the first f City of Sacramento Fire Department. African American to hold various positions at Mike began his union career as City Direc- the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Detroit TRIBUTE TO PUBLIC SAFETY tor in 1972. After two years in that post, Mike Free Press. TELECOMMUNICATORS was elected City Vice President for the first He worked as a reporter for the Plain Dealer time in 1974. In addition, Mike has performed before becoming city editor in 1978 and man- HON. RON LEWIS the duties and responsibilities of the Political aging editor in 1981. In 1986, Neal Shine, the OF KENTUCKY Action Committee Treasurer for the past twen- longtime Free Press managing editor and pub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ty-two years. Mike has been an indispensable lisher, finally succeeded after a decade of try- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 member of the Local 522 Executive Board for ing to hire McGruder. McGruder spent 16 the past thirty years. All in all, Mike has stead- years as the chief editor of the Free Press Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr Speaker, I rise fastly represented the members of the Sac- where he guided award-winning news cov- today to pay tribute to the men and women ramento Fire Department with great honor and erage. Beyond Detroit, he served as president who serve as public safety telecommunicators. dignity for the past three decades. of the Associated Press Managing Editors, April 14–20 is National Public Safety Tele- In addition to his contributions to the Local communicators Week, and in the Second Dis- 522, Mike has also offered his valuable con- judged Pulitzer Prize entries five times, and served on the board of the American Society trict of Kentucky as well as throughout the Na- tributions, to a number of statewide organiza- tion, dedicated public safety dispatchers pro- tions. Mike has served on numerous statewide of Newspaper Editors. His pursuit of excellence and monumental vide a vital service to our communities. committees through California Professional Public safety telecommunicators answer Firefighters. In the past, Mike has also been a work in the cause of diversity made him one calls every day for emergency rescue serv- delegate to the Sacramento County Central of the newspaper industry’s giants. He cared ices. These are the people who ensure that Democratic Committee. for colleagues, always making time to talk and Staying true to his unyielding commitment to listen. He urged the industry to hire more police forces, firefighters, and ambulances are represent the interests of firefighters, Mike is black, latino, Asian, gay and lesbian employ- dispatched in emergency and law enforcement looking to remain active in the cause in his re- ees. He was a mentor to those he worked situations. tirement years. Currently, Mike is a member of with, many of whom went on to hold important In light of the horrific terrorist attacks on our the California Firefighters Joint Apprentice positions at newspapers across the country. In Nation last year, we especially should honor Committee Board. Furthermore, Mike remains 2001, he received the John S. Knight Gold the invaluable contribution made by public a delegate to the Sacramento Central Labor Medal, the highest award within Knight Ridder, safety communications personnel. Their self- Council, a member of the Industrial Relations which owns the Free Press. Upon receiving less ongoing service was certainly highlighted Association of Northern California and sits on the award, he reminded company officials and on September 11, and continues today as the Regional Fire Task Force. In particular, friends that he represented change and that these men and women still deal with the re- Mike continues to serve the members of the he stands for diversity. percussions. fire service community through his support for We ask our colleagues to rise to honor the Mr. Speaker, I commend the emergency re- the passage of Measure F, a change to the accomplishments of this truly remarkable indi- sponse dispatchers in Kentucky’s Second Dis- City of Sacramento Charter to improve the vidual. trict for the critical role they play in my com- health insurance provided to its retired em- Robert G. McGruder stood for what was munity every day. ployees. Mike’s commitment to serving his best about the news industry. I hope his integ- f rity, honesty and deep commitment to fair and community is truly an example to his fellow IN RECOGNITION OF ISRAELI DAY accurate reporting will remain an example to citizens. OF INDEPENDENCE Mr. Speaker, as Mike Johnson’s friends and all. family gather for his retirement dinner, I am f honored to pay tribute to one of Sacramento’s HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM most honorable citizens. His successes are REINSTATE SUPERFUND TAX OF FLORIDA considerable, and it is a great honor for me to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have the opportunity to pay tribute to his con- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Wednesday, April 17, 2002 tributions. I ask all my colleagues to join with OF CALIFORNIA me in wishing Mike Johnson continued suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- cess in all his future endeavors. nize the Israeli Day of Independence. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 The State of Israel officially came into exist- f Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, the Bush Adminis- ence, with the end of the British Mandate on IN HONOR OF ROBERT G. tration has broken promise after promise in May 14, 1948. Israel’s Independence Day is McGRUDER their attempt to destroy our country’s most celebrated annually, according to the Hebrew basic environmental laws. These broken prom- calendar, on 5 Iyar. With the establishment of HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ises and bad decisions are not hurting big cor- the State of Israel on that day in 1948, Jewish OF OHIO porate contributers. Instead, they will hurt independence was restored. The Israeli day of those families who are working to put food on independence is a celebration of the renewal HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. their table. of the Jewish state in the Land of Israel, the OF MICHIGAN In particular, President Bush’s recent deci- birthplace of the Jewish people. In this land, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion not to reinstate the Superfund tax will en- the Jewish people began to develop its dis- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 sure that the cost for cleaning up polluted tinctive religion and culture some 4,000 years Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, we rise today communities will be paid by taxpayers instead ago, and there it has preserved an unbroken to honor Robert G. McGruder. Through grace, of those who made the mess. physical presence.

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.054 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 On this day of independence for Israel we RECOGNIZING OSTEOPATHIC CARE BY CELEBRATING CHILDREN must recognize that a peaceful resolution to PHYSICIANS DAY the conflict between Israel and its neighbors will only be possible when Israelis and Pal- HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD estinians recognize their mutual interests and HON. J.C. WATTS, JR. OF PENNSYLVANIA take substantive steps to demonstrate their OF OKLAHOMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commitment to a solution. All parties must re- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alize that the only vision for a long-term solu- Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion is for two states—Israel, Palestine—to live Wednesday, April 17, 2002 today to recognize Care by Celebrating Chil- side by side in security and in peace. That will dren Day on April 26, a day set aside to ac- require hard choices and leadership by Mr. WATTS. Mr. Speaker, April 18 is Na- knowledge and celebrate the contributions of Israelis, Palestinians, and their Arab neigh- tional D.O. Day, a day when we recognize the children that make the world a better place for more than 47,000 osteopathic physicians bors. us all. Today, we invite every adult to visit (D.O.s) for their contributions to the American their child in school, where they will learn For the Israelis, that means establishing se- healthcare system. On National D.O. Day, about and admire the ways in which those cure and defensible borders, withdrawing from more than 100 members of the osteopathic children grow every day. By distinguishing occupied areas, and recognizing the viability medical profession, including osteopathic phy- their efforts and accomplishments, this day of a Palestinian state. For the Palestinians, sicians and osteopathic medical students, will helps to raise the self-esteem of the children, that means not only renouncing terrorism but descend upon Capitol Hill to share their views builds bridges between the community and the cutting ties to terrorists, halting arms ship- with Congress. school, introduces the children to role models, ments, unequivocally recognizing Israel’s right I especially am pleased that osteopathic and teaches the children about their value to to exist and stifling the rhetoric that encour- physicians from Oklahoma will be visiting our the community. ages and glorifies the continuation of Pales- nation’s Capitol and participating in this event. It is also my privilege to introduce Ms. Gail tinian terrorism against Israel. These representatives are practicing osteo- Delevich in conjunction with this day. Ms. Delevich is an elementary school teacher in In spite of all of its struggles past and pathic physicians, staff from the American Os- the Central Bucks School District, in Bucks present Israel’s cultural and artistic activity has teopathic Association, and osteopathic medical students. County, Pennsylvania. She spearheaded this flourished, blending Middle Eastern, North Afri- initiative at her elementary school, after she can and Western elements, as Jews arriving Participants in National D.O. Day are here was disheartened at the multitude of negative from all parts of the world brought with them to talk about how liability insurance rates for media coverage of American schools in the the unique traditions of their own communities all health care professionals—especially those wake of the Columbine tragedy and other epi- as well as aspects of the culture prevailing in in high-risk specialties and rural areas—are in- sodes of school violence. Rather than chastise the countries where they had lived for genera- creasing rapidly. Numerous commercial insur- students or criticize our education system as tions. ers are no longer offering professional liability inadequate to prevent violence, this day cele- insurance for physicians and others have When Israel celebrated its 10th anniversary, brates children and their accomplishments as stopped covering certain procedures or serv- the population numbered over two million. students, athletes, artists and young leaders. ices. A continuation of this trend will, over The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and During Israel’s second decade (1958–68), ex- time, lead to a shortage of physicians and cre- the State of New Jersey have already de- ports doubled, and the GNP increased some ate access to care problems for our citizens. clared a day each April as Care by Cele- 10 percent annually. While some previously I share their concerns about access to care. brating Children Day, and I present this re- imported items such as paper, tires, radios Several States, including my home State of mark in hope of expanding the day’s recogni- and refrigerators were now being manufac- Oklahoma, are facing critical access problems tion to the national level. I hope that this day, tured locally, the most rapid growth took place and this trend will only continue to worsen if which honors, celebrates, and encourages our in the newly established branches of metals, action is not taken. children, our most precious resource, will em- machinery, chemicals and electronics. Since For more than a century, osteopathic physi- power children to believe in themselves, work- the domestic market for homegrown food was cians have made a difference in the lives and ing hard to prepare for their future and for the fast approaching the saturation point, the agri- health of my fellow Oklahomans and all Ameri- future of our Nation. cultural sector began to grow a larger variety cans. Overall, osteopathic physicians provide f of crops for the food processing industry as care to more than 100 million patients each A BILL TO STRENGTHEN AND IM- well as fresh produce for export. A second year. Osteopathic physicians are committed to PROVE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED deep-water port was built on the Mediterra- serving the needs of rural and underserved TO SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER nean coast at Ashdod, in addition to the exist- communities and make up 15 percent of the INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SEC- ing one at Haifa, to handle the increased vol- total physician population in towns of 10,000 TION 179 ume of trade. or less. Israel’s foreign relations expanded have ex- D.O.s are certified in nearly 60 specialties HON. WALLY HERGER panded steadily, as close ties were developed and 33 subspecialties. Similar to requirements OF CALIFORNIA with the United States, British Commonwealth set for their M.D. colleagues, D.O.s must com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countries, most western European states, plete and pass: four years of medical edu- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 cation at one of 19 osteopathic medical nearly all the countries of Latin America and Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to schools-, a one-year internship-, a multi-year Africa, and some in Asia. Extensive programs introduce the ‘‘Small Business Expensing Im- residency-, and a State medical board exam. of international cooperation were initiated, as provement Act of 2002,’’ legislation to assist Throughout this education, D.0.s are trained to hundreds of Israeli physicians, engineers, small businesses with the cost of new busi- understand how the musculoskeletal system teachers, agronomists, and irrigation experts ness investment. I am pleased to be joined in influences the condition of all other body sys- and youth organizers shared their know-how this effort by Mr. TANNER, as well as several tems. Many patients want this extra education and experience with people in other devel- other of my colleagues on the Ways and as a part of their health care. Individuals may oping countries. Clearly this nation has come Means Committee. call (866) 346-3236 to find a D.O. in their far in its relatively short lifetime. Small businesses truly are the backbone of community. our economy, representing more than half of On this day of reflection let us recognize In recognition of National D.O. Day, I would all jobs and economic output. We should not that on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean like to congratulate the over 1,200 D.O.s in take small business vitality for granted, how- Sea sits a land of freedom and democracy— Oklahoma, the 350 students at the Oklahoma ever. Rather, our tax laws should support Israel. Surrounded by hostility, but a place State University College of Osteopathic Medi- small businesses in their role as the engines where freedom and tolerance are alive today. cine, and the 47,000 D.0.s represented by the of innovation, growth, and job creation. On this day of independence for Israel, I hope American Osteopathic Association for their On March 19 of this year, President Bush all people of good will would join me in pray- contributions to the good health of the Amer- unveiled his small business proposal. I ap- ing for peace in the Middle East. ican people. plaud the President for his commitment to our

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.058 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E563 nation’s small business owners and his dedi- ON THE OCCASION OF THE NINE- Fifty-four years ago, the creation of the state cation to ensure that our tax laws do not im- TIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE of Israel gave hope to Jews everywhere that pede the growth and development of small GIRL SCOUTS safety, freedom, and justice could be found at businesses. The legislation we are introducing last—in the ancient cradle of the Jewish faith today will implement a key element of the HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY and civilization. A half-century of friendship President’s plan, expansion of the benefits OF NEW YORK and cooperation between Israel and the United States began with President Truman’s available to small businesses under Internal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES courageous recognition of Israel shortly after Revenue Code Section 179. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 its establishment. Throughout many battles, Our bill will improve our tax laws to make it Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our relationship has remained strong, and it easier for small businesses to make the cru- recognize an exceptional organization, the Girl continues today, with our common search for cial investments in new equipment necessary Scouts of the USA. security and peace in the Middle East. Since Juliette Gordon Low assembled the for continued prosperity. Under Code Section Israel is now engaged in one of its most first Girl Scout troop in March of 1912, the Girl challenging wars ever, the war against ter- 179, a small business is allowed to expense Scouts have not only grown in number, but rorism. Since the latest Palestinian intifada the first $24,000 in new business investment also in the scope of their mission. Generations began, more than 400 Israeli civilians have in a year. Our legislation will permanently in- of young women have developed positive val- been killed by suicide bombers—over 125 crease this amount to $40,000. Furthermore, ues and a greater sense of self-worth by par- since March. Hundreds more have been in- our bill will index this amount to ensure that ticipating in Girl Scout programs. jured in these attacks—attacks that are de- the value of this provision is not eroded over For 90 years, the Girl Scouts have opened signed to strike at the heart of Israel itself. time. doors of opportunity for girls from all walks of life, and they continue to expand their out- The Palestinians have also suffered hun- This legislation will also allow more small reach efforts. They have renewed their com- dreds of casualties, and innocent civilians, in- businesses to take advantage of expensing by mitment to reach beyond racial, ethnic, socio- cluding children, are being used as human increasing from $200,000 to $325,000 the total economic and geographic boundaries. Diver- shields by terrorists hiding in refugee camps. amount a business may invest in a year and sity can be found in all the activities in which Peace is the only way to move forward, a qualify for Section 179. It is important to note these young women engage. From science peace that contemplates two states coexisting that this amount has not been adjusted for in- and technology, to money management and fi- side-by-side. But Israel can only achieve flation since its enacting into law in 1986. nance, to global awareness, Girl Scouts expe- peace from a position of strength. I have long been an advocate for a strong US-Israel secu- The ‘‘Small Business Expensing Improve- rience it all. Mr. Speaker, the Girl Scouts of the Hudson rity relationship. Now is not the time to back ment Act’’ also improves the small business Valley Council in New York State are fine ex- away from our security relationship or to give expensing provision by following the rec- amples of the Girl Scout mission. Girl Scouts any credence to the misguided efforts of the ommendations of the IRS National Taxpayer in my district are committed to developing European Union to impose economic sanc- Advocate in his 2000 Annual Report to Con- leadership skills and honing a finer sense of tions against Israel. gress. Specifically, our legislation clarifies that social conscience by engaging in a wide range A critical contribution towards resolution of residential rental personal property and off- of activities. When they collect supplies for the the current crisis must be taken by moderate the-shelf computer software qualify for ex- Merilac Women’s Shelter in Albany, when they Arab regimes—our allies such as Egypt and pensing under Section 179. plant flowers and trees outside of the Colonie Saudi Arabia—to pressure the Palestinians to Mr. Speaker, in times of economic uncer- Town Hall in remembrance of the lives lost on genuinely renounce terrorism. Chairman Ara- September 11th, and when they make cards fat’s recent statement deploring terrorist at- tainty, we must do all we can to encourage of thanks to the firefighters of New York City, tacks—delivered in English to an American— new investment and job creation. The ‘‘Small Girl Scouts are making a difference. Thou- served no more purpose than to bring Sec- Business Expensing Improvement Act of sands of girls in the Capital District will be for- retary Powell to Ramallah. Far more revealing 2002’’ will help accomplish this worthy goal, ever impacted by the experiences they had was a recent statement from Mr. Arafat’s and I urge my colleagues to join me in this ef- and the friendships they made while partici- wife—in Arabic to the Arabic press—saying fort. pating in the Girl Scouts. that she would be proud to have a future son We must also extend our gratitude to the become a suicide bomber. f adults, both women and men, who volunteer It has unfortunately been shown time and their time to ensure that the highest ideals of time again that the parties in the region will be HOPING TO LIVE ONE DAY IN AN character, conduct, patriotism and service con- unable to achieve peace on their own. All past ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM POL- tinue to be imparted on our Nation’s girls and breakthroughs for peace have been the result LUTION young women. of US and international leadership and every I congratulate the Girl Scouts on their 90 future breakthrough will require the same. I years of service. Our communities have bene- commend the Administration for resuming a HON. BETTY McCOLLUM fited from their accomplishments and I wish leadership role in the Mideast, and I urge it to OF MINNESOTA them many more decades of success. remain engaged with the parties and moderate f Arab states in the region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN Last week, in a ceremony commemorating Wednesday, April 17, 2002 JANE HARMAN ON ISRAELI Yom ha-Shoah, National Security Advisor INDEPENDENCE DAY Condoleeza Rice made the connection be- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, soon after I tween our remembrance of the Holocaust and delivered my remarks on the House floor this HON. JANE HARMAN our continued fight against evil in the war on terrorism. I would ask that her remarks be en- morning, I received numerous calls from news OF CALIFORNIA tered into the RECORD. organizations. Unfortunately, these calls were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not about the importance of the Clean Air Act, May our memories of the horror of the Holo- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 which was the subject of my one-minute caust fuel our hunger for a permanent peace. speech. Instead, the press was more con- Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, Sec- retary of State Powell leaves the Middle East REMARKS BY CONDOLEEZZA RICE, ASSISTANT cerned about a pause I took during the Pledge TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY having failed to secure a cease-fire between of Allegiance—as I was trying to determine if AFFAIRS, AT THE 2002 NATIONAL COMMEMO- Israel and the Palestinians, or make substan- I had my back to the American flag—than RATION OF THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE— tial progress toward peace. It was perhaps too U.S. CAPITOL ROTUNDA, WASHINGTON, D.C. what I said about protecting our environment. much to hope for a dramatic breakthrough, but As Prepared I would hope the media pays closer attention the status quo remains unacceptable. to the issues affecting our air quality so that Survivors, liberators, Members of Con- As we celebrate and commemorate Israeli gress, Members of the Cabinet, Ambassador the people of this Nation, under God, will be Independence Day, it is more important than Ivry, other members of the diplomatic corps, able to one day live in an environment free ever to remember why the United States has Benjamin Meed, Fred Zeidman, Elie Wiesel, from pollution. such a strong relationship with Israel. Ruth Mandel, other honored guests, ladies

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.061 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 and gentlemen: Thank you for inviting me to er they were part of the uprising; whether of agricultural equipment. AGCO provides sev- join you for Yom ha-Shoah. they perished in a camp; whether they were eral brands of products which are sold in more We gather today to remember that evil is among the few who survived; whether they than 140 countries around the world. real and present in our world. We gather to may even have had children like Marek John Shumejda was President and Chief remember that hatred and bigotry are al- Edelman or Bronislaw Geremek who sur- ways and everywhere wrong. We gather to vived and went on to become members of Executive Officer of AGCO. He was appointed remember that the commission of monstrous Solidarity and leaders in a free and demo- to the position in 1999 and provided a strong sin requires not our consent, but only our in- cratic Poland. source of leadership for the company. difference, our neutrality, or our silence. We And I have thought about that couple from Edward ‘‘Ed’’ Swingle was Senior Vice gather to light six candles, so that we may the ghetto even more in the days since Sep- President of Worldwide Marketing of ACGO. never forget six million acts of murder. tember 11. Because right now, all of us are He had been with the company since its for- With each passing year, the number of liv- enduring a time of testing, loss, and fear; a mation in 1990, and greatly contributed to the ing Holocaust survivors and liberators grows time when our vulnerability to evil and the growth of the company. smaller. When all the eyewitnesses are gone, certainty of our mortality are all too clear; the Holocaust’s history will be taught not a time when once again our intellect is insuf- Both men were leaders at ACGO from its from the searing pain of memory but from ficient to answer the question, ‘‘Why?’’ And founding in 1990. Due to their leadership, the pressing call of conscience. at these times more than ever, we are re- AGCO is considered one of the top companies Last year, when the President spoke here, minded that it is a privilege to struggle for in the farming equipment industry. the Holocaust seemed somewhat removed good against evil. Epps Aviation, headquartered at Dekalb- from our era—part of a bloody century now We do not choose our circumstances or Peachtree Airport just outside of Atlanta, behind us. Sadly, this year we need no trials, but we do choose how we respond to prompting to appreciate the Holocaust’s im- Georgia, lost three of its finest and most expe- them. Too often when all is well, we slip into rienced members of its team: portance and its relevance. Fanatical, unrea- the false joy and satisfaction of the material soning hatred has intruded upon our lives in and a complacent pride and faith in our- Thomas ‘‘Tommy’’ Boydston, Director of Op- ways that no one could have imagined selves. Yet it is through struggle that we erations of Epps Aviation. He had been with months ago. find redemption and self-knowledge. This is the company for over 26 years, and was in- From the Holy Land, we see daily images what the slaves of Exodus learned. And it is strumental in the growth of the Charter De- of carnage, and from Europe, come images of what slaves in America meant when they partment’s fleet and pilots. synagogues and Torah scrolls burned. Our sang: ‘‘Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen, Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Norton was a distinguished own land has seen the mass destruction of Glory Hallelujah!’’ innocents, guilty of nothing more than going pilot from Atlanta, Georgia who worked over None of our current travails approach 20 years for Epps Aviation. to work in a country called America on a those of the Holocaust. The evil of the Holo- beautiful, but terrible autumn morning. And caust is singular. Yet its lessons are uni- Timothy ‘‘Tim’’ Vandevort was a distin- the world was sent obscene videotapes where versal. guished pilot from Duluth, Georgia who had evil leaders celebrate the slaughter, and yet So today, we remember that ignorance and worked for Epps Aviation for over 4 years. another tape where a man is killed after cruelty are never far away, and that their Each of these five individuals will be greatly being made to say the words, ‘‘I am a Jew.’’ atrocities demand action and justice. missed by their loving families, their many This year, evil has spoken to all of us, and We remember that every life has value and friends, and by their business associates and on this day we need no reminder to answer all lives are ennobled by opposing hate and customers. I hope my colleagues in the House back, but firmly: ‘‘never again.’’ bigotry. As our world prevails through these dif- We remember that not even mankind’s of Representatives join me in recognizing their ficult days, and as we pray for peace for all worst depravities can be allowed to dissuade dedication to their companies, their families the children of Abraham, it is important to us from our search for worldly and spiritual and their country. recall not just the Holocaust’s horrors, but peace. f also its heroes: bearers of witness like Jan In this nation of immigrants, surrounded Karski; rescuers like Wallenberg and here by the symbols and totems of tolerance IN APPRECIATION OF CATHEY J. Schindler; writers like Anne Frank and Elie and freedom, we remember our very great re- NEWHOUSE Wiesel; and resistors like the Danes and the sponsibility to protect freedom and to wel- righteous of many nations who hid and saved come all of God’s creatures into its loving many thousands of their Jewish neighbors. embrace. HON. NICK SMITH And, of course, we recall those who fought And we remember the words of the Kad- OF MICHIGAN from inside the Warsaw Ghetto in April 1943, dish, ‘‘Oseh shalom beem’roh’mahv, hoo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and who, as Elie Wiesel wrote, lit a flame ya’aseh shalom, aleynu v’al kohl yisrae’el Wednesday, April 17, 2002 that ‘‘continues to burn in our memory’’ v’eemru: Amein.’’ even through the distance of six decades, Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise f We draw strength from these names—all to congratulate Cathey J. Newhouse, a teach- familiar to our lips—and we gain inspiration TRIBUTE TO EDWARD SWINGLE, er at Parnall Elementary School in Jackson, from their stories. Less often, we think of the other heroes, the countless ordinary JOHN SHUMEJDA, THOMAS Michigan and recipient of the 2001 Presi- Jews, Roma, Jehovah’s Witnesses, gay peo- BOYDSTON, ROBERT NORTON dential Award for Excellence in Mathematics ple, and disabled men and women who defied AND TIMOTHY VANDEVORT and Science Teaching. I request that her re- the machinery of murder with quiet acts of cent testimony before the Science Committee courage and piety. Their names are mostly be placed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. unknown to all but Him, yet their lives too HON. BOB BARR instruct. OF GEORGIA STATEMENT OF CATHEY J. NEWHOUSE I remember visiting Yad Vashem and see- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thank you Chairman BOEHLERT and Con- ing a photograph of a handsomely dressed Wednesday, April 17, 2002 gressman SMITH for holding the CONGRES- Jewish couple in the Warsaw Ghetto. The SIONAL RECORD open and allowing me to add guide at the museum said that people often Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise my ideas on improving science education to express consternation at the photograph, today to express our most heartfelt condo- those shared on March 20, 2002. wondering how odd it was that against the lences to the family and friends of Edward I have been an active learner and lover of ghetto’s backdrop of danger and desperation Swingle, John Shumejda, Thomas Boydston, science for most of my life. I have been an el- this couple had obviously gone to great Robert Norton, and Timothy Vandevort who ementary teacher in Jackson, Michigan for 14 years. I believe that at the elementary lengths to ensure that their clothing and lost these loved ones in a tragic airplane acci- grooming were impeccable. level, enthusiasm for and interest in science I had a different reaction. I said imme- dent on January 4, 2002, in Birmingham, Eng- are crucial, probably even more important diately, ‘‘I understand that photograph. land. than the teaching of facts and concepts in These people are saying, ‘I’m still in control, In honor and memory of these individuals, I science. Young children need to know with I still have my dignity.’ They are saying, will be presenting a flag to each of the fami- certainty that science is fun to learn! How- ‘You can take everything from us, including lies, to Chairman, President and CEO of ever, science is a scary subject for many ele- life itself. But you cannot take away our AGCO, Mr. Bob Ratliff, and to CFO of Epps mentary teachers. pride.’’ Aviation, Ms. Marian Epps on April 22, 2002. I would like to see a two-fold commitment I’ve often wondered what became of that to funding for improving science instruction. couple. I imagine that long after they were Mr. Speaker, I want my colleagues to know First, teachers need professional develop- no longer able to control their appearance what great individuals these men were. ment to increase their knowledge in specific they still found subtle ways to say, ‘‘You AGCO Corporation, headquartered in Du- science disciplines. This needs to be an on- cannot control me, you cannot take away luth, Georgia, USA, is one of the world’s larg- going and consistent professional develop- my pride and dignity.’’ I’ve wondered wheth- est manufacturers, designers, and distributors ment, not just a one-time event. Teachers

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.065 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E565 should be given the opportunity to yearly at- In an effort to bring diversity to television, President Bush engaged on this issue, send- tend workshops or conferences and to proc- May encouraged her sons to appear on a live ing Secretary of State Powell to the Middle ess with colleagues the information gained. public affairs program produced by a neighbor. East to try to end the violence. But we must Secondly, I strongly believe that funding needs to be provided to have a science con- While both children participated, David dis- not let that role keep us from speaking the sultant in each elementary building. This played an early and keen interest in the news truth. As our President has said, terrorism is person would function as a teacher of teach- business, appearing weekly on the show for unacceptable in all its forms. Palestinians ers, helping new and veteran teachers with eight years . . . from five years old to age must end the violence against the Israelis. The all aspects of teaching the science cur- thirteen. It was this experience that kindled attacks must stop. riculum. I had the opportunity during 2001 to David’s interest in pursuing a highly distin- When they do, Israel must respond, as I am work for the Jackson County Intermediate guished career in T.V. journalism. confident she will, with corresponding steps to School District in Michigan as such a science Widowed in 1980, May managed on her reduce the level of tension. That is the only specialist. In this role, I assisted other teachers with planning, improving teaching own for 16 years before moving into David’s way to get back to the peace table. And only methodology, locating appropriate activities home in San Mateo, California. She is a proud peace discussions can achieve the lasting, and materials, and developing skills in in- grandmother of two adult grandchildren— just peace that will best serve the interests of quiry science teaching. The improvement I Linda May Louie and Michael Louie, the chil- all Israelis, all Palestinians and indeed, all of saw in teachers’confidence and competence dren of Jim and Vana of Mayfield Heights, us throughout the world. during my tenure as a science teacher spe- Ohio. Mr. Speaker, my personal sense of commit- cialist was dramatic. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ment to Israel has only been strengthened by If funding specifically designated for con- in honoring this great and good woman, May sistent, on-going professional development recent developments. Today, as Israelis’ mark in science could be coupled with funding for Louie, and in wishing her a very happy, their 54th anniversary, we can celebrate the a science specialist to assist teachers in each healthy and fulfilling 90th birthday. Her life is existence of a strong and vibrant Jewish state. elementary building. I believe we would see instructive to us all and we know we are a bet- I am proud to observe this occasion and to a very significant increase in the quantity ter country because of all she’s done. use this opportunity to join with my colleagues and quality of science learning taking place f to reaffirm our solidarity with Israel and the in our schools. Israeli people. Thank you for recognizing the 2001 Presi- RECOGNIZING THE 54TH ANNIVER- dential Awardees, thank you for your contin- SARY OF ISRAELI INDEPEND- f ued support of science and math education, ENCE and thank you for giving me this oppor- TRIBUTE TO MR. ED WENGER tunity to express my views. HON. RUSH D. HOLT f HON. MARK GREEN OF NEW JERSEY OF WISCONSIN TRIBUTE TO MAY LOUIE ON THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCCASION OF HER 90TH BIRTHDAY Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, today, Wednesday, HON. ANNA G. ESHOO April 17, is Yom Ha’Atzmaut—Israel’s Inde- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I OF CALIFORNIA pendence Day. As the people of Israel cele- offer the following comments today to mark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate 54 years as the only democracy in the the retirement of Mr. Ed Wenger. After nearly Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Middle East, I am proud to join with my col- 30 years of service, Ed retired from the U.S. Forest Service last year. Mr. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to leagues to reiterate our continued strong sup- After a stint in the Army, he began his dis- pay tribute to May Louie, an extraordinary port of Israel, its right to defend itself and its tinguished career with the Forest Service at woman who will celebrate 90 years of life on people from terrorism, and to focus on the the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana. Since June 5, 2002. special relationship that exists between our then, he’s served in forests from Illinois to A loving mother, daughter and widow, May two nations. Pennsylvania, and a couple of places in be- Louie is an honorable woman in her own right. We all know that these are troubling times tween. She has lived a life filled with values, service, for Israel, and indeed, the entire Middle East. But it’s Ed’s time in Wisconsin that left such and dedication to her family and to her com- The world has watched in horror as terrorist a lasting impression on me and lots of other munity. attacks have killed more than 450 Israelis and Born on June 5, 1912 in Columbus Ohio, wounded nearly 4,000. folks in my area. He was instrumental in de- May was the eighth child of ten and the sec- Car bombings, suicide attacks and wide- veloping the Florence Natural Resource Cen- ond of two daughters. Driven by famine in spread terrorism in residential areas have dis- ter while serving as the Florence District China, her father came to the United States in rupted the lives of Israelis. Men and women Ranger for the Nicolet Forest. And he did tre- the early 1880s to help build the trans- fear that an ordinary trip to their local market mendous work while at the Nicolet- continental railroad. He met and married will result in tragedy. Children longer feel safe Chequamegon National Forest from 1997 to May’s mother and the two moved to Biloxi, to ride their school buses, and families sitting 2001. Mississippi and then to Columbus, where they down to celebrate a holy meal have been mur- Wherever he was stationed, Ed quickly be- owned and operated a laundry. dered by suicide bombers. Since September came an active and well-known member of the May was sent to China as a young girl after 11, I think all Americans have a new under- community—both in forest issues and in the her mother’s tragic death as a result of the standing of the threats that Israelis face and general activities and organizations that make Spanish flu epidemic of 1918. She endured have faced for some time. And I think all our towns and villages such great places to harsh living conditions, including a bout of ma- Americans have been steeled in their resolve live. I believe that future generations of Forest laria fever before returning to Ohio aboard the to root out terror wherever it may be found. Service employees could stand to learn much USS President McKinley in 1928. Before and since being elected to Congress, from Ed, and his dedication to maintaining Following the death of her father, May pro- I have supported a strong Israel. America has such close ties between the management of vided loving care for many years to her elderly always had a unique relationship with Israel. our forests and the communities that surround foster parents, Walter and Sadie Hauptfuier in They are our most important strategic ally in them. Canton, Ohio. She studied piano, flute and this volatile area, and a nation whose founding f piccolo and became a respected music teach- and existence clearly makes the world better. er. The United States must continue to voice its CONGRATULATING ISRAEL ON ITS May moved to Lakewood, Ohio after her support for Israel and for their right to defend INDEPENDENCE DAY marriage to Toy Louie, the owner of a whole- their people and to exist. That is particularly sale Chinese grocery business and noodle true at this terrible time. The United States HON. TOM LANTOS factory, and the couple soon began a family of must be prepared to continue to provide the OF CALIFORNIA their own. May gave birth to two sons—James diplomatic, military, and economic support that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and David and she instilled in them a lifelong Israel needs. love of music and the arts. A devoted mother, As the world’s only superpower, the United Wednesday, April 17, 2002 May Louie was a full-time homemaker and the States plays an essential role as a broker of Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to con- family’s chief money manager. peace in the region. I am pleased to see gratulate Israel on its Independence Day, its

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.068 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 E566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2002 54th anniversary. In 54 years, Israel has expe- cause it has fashioned a society that em- subjected. But our outrage is outweighed by rienced more dangers and more triumphs, bodies the same values as our own. our shock, sadness, and anger that it was more success and more tragedy, more highs It is important on this Independence Day supported by Western nations such as France, and lows than many far more venerable that Israelis and their friends take time to re- Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and Swe- states. Throughout it all, Israel’s indomitable flect on all the wonderful, almost unthinkable den. spirit has conquered adversity. achievements of the past 54 years. Against impossible odds, Israel has established a vi- Israel should know that its friends here are Israel has much for which to be grateful. deeply pained by its profound dilemma: Yearn- First and foremost, Israel has so often been brant, open, prosperous, and free society; a pluralistic society built by people from virtually ing for peace, Israel has no clear partner for blessed with great leadership—wise and vi- peace. Israel should know that its friends sionary leadership. This tradition goes back to every country in the world; a society on a par with the best of the West. And Arabs in Israel won’t let the world forget that the Yasser Israel’s modern origins. At the end of the nine- Arafat whose Palestinian Authority funds the teenth century, the founder of the modern Zi- enjoy incomparably more freedom and demo- cratic rights than they have anywhere in the al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, the Yasir Arafat of onist movement Theodor Herzl made the most the Karine-A, the Yasir Arafat who colludes preposterous and prophetic prediction I know Arab world. Although this is a day for joy, it is no secret with Iran and Hizballah—Yasir Arafat the ter- of, when he asserted that a Jewish state rorist—is, sadly, the real Yasir Arafat. would be born within a half-century. that this year’s independence day occurs at one of the most dangerous times in Israel’s In statehood, Israel’s leaders have been And Israel should know that its friends here history. I know everybody in this room under- practical, humane, bold, and peace-loving. It is agree that the violence must end before nego- stands the problems all too well. The scale of a pity that Israel’s neighbors have not been tiations begin. You cannot negotiate with ter- Israeli loss in the so-called intifada is stag- similarly blessed. ror; you can only defeat it. The people of gering—almost incomprehensible. On a scale David Ben-Gurion and the Zionist leadership Israel have the right to restore the security of proportional to the U.S. population, Israel has their homes and families by taking the military were practical enough to accept the 1947 par- lost over 20,000 people since September tition resolution, though they had hoped for measures necessary to defeat terror. Once 2000, close to half of them in suicide bomb- that is achieved, we will do our best to create much more. They were humane enough to ings. treat their Arab citizens as equals when Arab the conditions that will enable Israel to find re- Israel’s friends stand in solidarity with all liable partners for peace and an end to the leaders were threatening to drive the Jews Israelis. Israel should know that its fiiends in conflict. Only when Arabs learn that they can- into the sea. They and their successors were the United States will stick with it and defend not exhaust Israel through violence will they bold enough to do what is necessary to keep its right to protect itself against terrorism and be ready for the kinds of political compromises Israel and the Jewish people alive, regardless against the scourge of those who place no necessary for a lasting peace. Israel’s friends of what the rest of the world might think. Usu- value on human life. Israel should know that understand that. ally, the world learns later that Israel is right. its fiiends here won’t be afraid to stand up to Remember the bombing—the then much criti- the unjustified and disturbingly persistent criti- For Israel’s friends, today is a day for joy, cized bombing—of the Iraqi nuclear reactor cism coming from Europe, from those who solidarity, and reflection. On a personal note, Osirak in 1981? How universally scorned it have managed to misunderstand the lessons it is also a sad occasion, for it marks the eve was at the time; how grateful the civilized of their own history. We are outraged by the of the departure of my dear friend, Israel’s world is now. U.N. Human Rights Commission’s resolution wonderful ambassador David Ivry. His has al- Israel has been blessed with the great of two days ago that makes disgraceful accu- ways been a voice of integrity, clarity, and in- friendship and unswerving support of the sations against Israel, while failing even to sight, and we will sorely miss having it in our United States. It has earned this friendship be- mention the terrorism to which Israel has been midst.

VerDate 112000 06:12 Apr 18, 2002 Jkt 197001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.072 pfrm02 PsN: E17PT1 April 17, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E567 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Governmental Affairs Appropriations Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Oversight of Government Management, Re- Treasury and General Government Sub- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, structuring and the District of Colum- committee 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- bia To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 2003 for the Of- tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold hearings to examine the implica- fice of National Drug Control Policy. meetings and hearings of Senate com- tions of the human capital crisis, fo- SD–192 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- cusing on how the federal government 2:30 p.m. tees, and committees of conference. is recruiting, selecting, retaining, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation Science, Technology, and Space Sub- This title requires all such committees training individuals to oversee trade policies and regulate financial indus- committee to notify the Office of the Senate Daily tries. To hold hearings on S. 2037, to mobilize Digest—designated by the Rules com- SD–342 technology and science experts to re- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions spond quickly to the threats posed by of the meetings, when scheduled, and Public Health Subcommittee terrorist attacks and other emer- gencies, by providing for the establish- any cancellations or changes in the To hold hearings to examine current safeguards concerning the protection of ment of a national emergency tech- meetings as they occur. human subjects in research. nology guard, a technology reliability As an additional procedure along SD–430 advisory board, and a center for evalu- ating antiterrorism and disaster re- with the computerization of this infor- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs To hold oversight hearings to examine sponse technology within the National mation, the Office of the Senate Daily the Federal Deposit Insurance System, Institute of Standards and Technology; Digest will prepare this information for focusing on recommendations for re- and other relative pending legislation. printing in the Extensions of Remarks form. SR–253 Intelligence section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SD–538 Judiciary To hold closed hearings on pending intel- on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine the ref- ligence matters. week. ormation of the Federal Bureau of In- SH–219 Meetings scheduled for Thursday, vestigation, Department of Justice, fo- cusing on mission refocusing and reor- APRIL 25 April 18, 2002 may be found in the Daily ganization. 9:30 a.m. Digest of today’s RECORD. SD–226 Veterans’ Affairs 10:15 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the Depart- MEETINGS SCHEDULED Foreign Relations ment of Veterans’ Affairs preparedness To hold hearings to examine United regarding options to nursing homes. States nonproliferation efforts in the SR–418 APRIL 19 former Soviet Union. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Time to be announced SD–419 To hold hearings on proposed legislation Governmental Affairs 2:30 p.m. concerning online privacy and protec- Business meeting to consider the nomi- Judiciary tion. nation of Paul A. Quander, Jr., of the Antitrust, Competition and Business and SR–253 District of Columbia, to be Director of Consumer Rights Subcommittee 2:30 p.m. the District of Columbia Offender Su- To hold hearings to examine cable com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation pervision, Defender, and Courts Serv- petition, focusing on the ATT-Comcast To hold hearings on the nomination of ices Agency, to occur immediately fol- merger. Harold D. Stratton, of New Mexico, to lowing the first Senate floor vote. SD–226 be a Commissioner of the Consumer S–211 Capitol Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Product Safety Commission. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the imple- SR–253 Commerce, Science, and Transportation mentation of the Elementary and Sec- Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce, and ondary Education Act, focusing on sta- MAY 2 Tourism Subcommittee tus and key issues. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine Canadian SD–430 Veterans’ Affairs wheat 301 decisions. To hold hearings to examine pending leg- SR–253 APRIL 24 islation. 9:30 a.m. SR–418 APRIL 23 Foreign Relations 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Nar- Judiciary Commerce, Science, and Transportation cotics Affairs Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine restruc- To hold hearings to examine generic To hold hearings to examine future rela- turing issues within the Immigration pharmaceuticals, focusing on market- tions between the United States and and Naturalization Service, Depart- place access and consumer issues. Colombia. ment of Justice. SR–253 SD–419 SD–226

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