June 1, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13187 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR democratic neighbors to resort to armed widely despised thug into a symbol of resist­ PLURALISM AND PROSPERITY force. ance to Yankee imperialism, and generate Had previous administrations accepted considerable concern on the part of our the essential truth of these propositions and allies abroad. HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELU acted accordingly, then perhaps we would Similarly, we must recognize that in Nica­ OF NEW JERSEY not now be saddled with a Sandinista regime ragua we have a far better chance of achiev­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Nicaragua that has threatened the peace ing our objectives and advancing the cause and stability of Central America. Wednesday, June 1, 1988 of democracy at the negotiating table than Had earlier administrations more actively on the battlefield. Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, a few days promoted democracy in Cuba, then perhaps But while opposing the resumption of ago our colleague, the gentleman from New we would not now be faced with a Soviet military aid to the contras-both because it York [Mr. SOLARZ], delivered an address on ally 90 miles from our own shores. is counterproductive and because it sets a It is, of course, one thing to acknowledge dangerous precedent for interventionism the promotion and preservation of democracy the general desirability of democracy, and in Latin America before the Democratic elsewhere-we must not be indifferent to quite another to figure out the best way to the struggle of Nicaraguan democrats for Party's platform committee. promote and sustain it. pluralism in their country, and we must be In his address, Mr. SOLARZ persuasively And here we need to distinguish conceptu­ willing to use our political and economic le­ argued that the promotion of new democra­ ally between encouraging the establishment verage to encourage the establishment of a cies and the preservation of existing ones, in of democracy where it does not exist, and genuinely free society in Nicaragua. Latin America and elsewhere around the supporting it where it already exists. Indeed, it is particularly important that world, should be a major foreign policy priority How does one actually go about promoting we Democrats harbor no illusions about the democracy in countries currently ruled by Sandinistas, whose record of repression of the next administration. Indeed, he elo­ repressive regimes, be they tyrannies of the quently made the case that important Ameri­ makes it clear that they have far more in Left or dictatorships of the Right? common with Leninists with a large "L" can diplomatic, economic, and strategic inter­ First, presidential and congressional pro­ ests would be served if we paid more atten­ than with democrats with a small "d." nouncements on pluralism can buoy the Finally, given historic Latin sensitivities tion to encouraging the spread of democracy. hopes of the oppressed and embarrass their to American intervention in their internal Mr. Speaker, it is my judgment that the oppressors. affairs, we must make every effort to pro­ ideas put forth by Mr. SOLARZ ought to be se­ And here I feel compelled to note that the mote our objectives in Latin America in a riously considered by the American people as statement made by Vice President Bush in multilateral context rather than on the they go about the business of selecting a new Manila in 1981, where he praised President basis of unilateral initiatives. Ferdinand Marcos for his "love of democra­ Just as the Reagan administration erred President this fall. Mr. SoLARz's insights and cy," constitutes a precise formula for how recommendations deserve the widest possible in jumping out ahead of our Latin American not to promote the spread of democracy in friends in Panama, it was also mistaken in audience. I commend them to my colleagues, repressive regimes around the world, inas­ and I ask leave now to place them in the much as it demoralized the oppressed and not more actively backing the Arias Plan enhanced the morale of their oppressors. and the Sapao accord, which has received RECORD. the support of all of Central America's de­ A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR PLURALISM AND Second, where we have foreign aid pro­ grams, we can condition the offer or con­ mocracies. PROSPERITY: THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND Undoubtedly there will be times when our DEMOCRACY IN LATIN AMERICA tinuation of our economic and security as­ sistance on specific democratic reforms and capability to promote democracy abroad will

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 13188 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 1, 1988 lay in the promotion of political pluralism Democratic administrations of Presidents lot. That's the best indicator a CO can have and human rights Roosevelt and Kennedy. of a job well done. We will carry on with the President Carter's human rights policies standards you have set-we will move for­ were particularly well-suited for this task, ward and to new heights. God bless you and and left an important legacy of American CAPT. FRED MOOSALLY AS­ Carla as you depart Iowa and head to your concern for individuals who were tortured SUMES COMMAND OF THE new duty station. I wish you all the best. by tyrants and people who were denied de­ U.S.S. "IOWA" mocracy by dictatorships. In the late 1980s, however, now that a NATIONAL GLEANING democratic tide has swept over the hemi­ HON. IKE SKELTON sphere and dictatorships are the exception OF MISSOURI CLEARINGHOUSE rather than the rule, our task is somewhat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES different. Wednesday, June 1, 1988 Now we must concentrate as much on sus­ HON. TONY P. HALL taining currently existing democracies as on Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on May 23, OF OHIO Navy Capt. Fred Moosally assumed command promoting the establishment of new demo­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cratic governments. of the U.S.S. Iowa. We in the House Perhaps the greatest threat to existing de­ remember Moosally as the House Wednesday, June 1, 1988 mocracies lies in the economic and social chief of legislative liaison and what a fine pro­ crisis that envelopes the hemisphere. Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, recent fessional representative of the Navy he was. I months have witnessed a sharp decline in If current governments in Peru, Argenti­ had the opportunity to attend his assumption na, Brazil, and elsewhere fail to translate Government stockpiles of surplus food. As a the promise of democracy into a better life of command ceremony where he relieved an­ result, the Temporary Emergency Food Assist­ for their people, they could easily fall victim other outstanding naval captain, Capt. Larry ance Program [TEFAP] which provides surplus to a tide of popular disenchantment and a Seaquist. Also in attendance were Congress­ cheese, butter, dry milk, rice, honey and flour new wave of military despotism. man OWEN PICKETT, Congressman HERBERT to an estimated 25 million people every BATEMAN, and Captain Moosally's lovely wife If the governments of El Salvador, Guate­ month, is in danger of elimination. While the mala, and Honduras are unable to deal more Joan and their three children. I know the other Government should renew its commitment to effectively with the underlying social injus­ Members of the House join me in expressing ending hunger in the United States, we need tices and economic inequities that pervade best wishes to Captain Moosally as captain of to find new private-sector ways to help beat their societies, the prospects for revolution­ that great battleship. Captain Moosally made ary movements and the establishment of the hunger epidemic. even more frightening tyrants will be sig­ the following remarks at the ceremony which are set forth as follows: Today I am introducing the National Glean­ nificantly enhanced. ing Clearinghouse Act of 1988. This bill sets In seeking ways to shore up these strug­ CAPTAIN MOOSALLY'S REMARKS up a clearinghouse at the Department of Agri­ gling democracies, we need to adopt a 3- Congressman Skelton, Congressman Pick­ pronged approach centering on trade, aid, ett, Congressman Bateman, Admiral Don­ culture to help private nonprofit organizations and debt. nell, Admiral Boorda, Admiral Pappas, Ad­ run gleaning projects in which leftover food We must, for instance, review our trade miral Bennet, my dear family and friends, that would otherwise be wasted, can be gath­ and tariff policies to insure that Latin fellow naval officers and Iowa family, when ered and donated to hungry people. With Gov­ American economic revival is not being un­ I left command approximately two and a ernment resources shrinking, we should help dermined by inflexible or discriminatory half years ago, I stated that God and the stimulate private low-cost projects like glean­ protectionist measures on our part. Navy willing I would be back in command at ing to find food for those who are still hungry. To cite on example, the current quota the earliest opportunity. Since receiving my system enjoyed by U.S. sugar growers, by orders and after reporting to Iowa for duty Gleaning is the practice of gathering crops limiting foreign sales in the United States, I have thanked God many times and am that are left over from the fields after harvest­ exacts a huge price on overseas sugar pro­ very grateful to the Navy for having confi­ ing for donation to people in need. Gleaning ducers in terms of lost revenues, unemploy­ dence in my abilities and ordering me as CO can also be done from producers, processors, ment, and increased social discontent. of I owa. It is something I could only dream and retailers of agriculture commodities who This year we will give the democratic na­ of when I stood in President Roosevelt's reject perfectly edible products that cannot be tions of the Caribbean a total of $106 mil­ bathtub eight years ago as XO of U.S.S. used. The General Accounting Office [GAO] lion in military and economic assistance. Maham and had my picture taken with our estimates that 60 million tons of food worth But at the same time, U.S. sugar quotas command career counselor. will cost them something on the order of In reflection I would like to recognize the $5 billion rots in the fields, unpicked and un­ $275 million in sales, thereby wiping out many individuals who inspired me to the eaten. whatever beneficial impact American assist­ naval profession and assisted me in my Right now individuals and food bank per­ ance might otherwise have had. growth as a naval . Some have retired sonnel are gleaning to help feed hungry In another area, we must be prepared to taking a piece of me with them, some are people in their communities all over the coun­ provide besieged democracies with greater stationed at distant places, many are here try. In my own congressional district of economic assistance, despite the constraints today. I thank them all so very much. I give Dayton, OH, we gleaned over 52 tons of food imposed by our budget deficit, so that they special thanks to the members of the House with the help of volunteers from schools, can have the resources they need to deal Armed Services Committee, Congressmen with the problems that confront their Skelton, Pickett, and Bateman for taking churches, businesses and community groups. people. time out of their busy schedule to honor me Congressional testimony has pointed to the Finally, the United States must use its in­ this day. I, the Navy and more particularly need for a clearinghouse to help these groups fluence in the International Monetary Fund the tidewater area owe you all so very much flourish. and with American banks to facilitate a re­ for your strong support. My special friend, My bill allows the National Gleaning Clear­ structuring of Latin American debts to Congressman Skelton, thank you for your inghouse to distribute information on groups allow longer periods of amortization and inspiration and the wonderful education that may have gleaned and who wish to lower rates of interest. you gave me during my tour on Capitol Hill. donate food. It establishes an 800-telephone In the 1930s, the United States under You, along with the other Congressmen, Franklin Roosevelt's leadership developed staff members and friends from industry number for groups to call and report informa­ the Good Neighbor Policy. here today broadened my reach and in­ tion, as well as obtain materials for gleaning. It In the 1960s, under John Kennedy's guid­ creased my depth in mind in those two encourages nonprofit groups to set up glean­ ance we came forward with the Alliance for years. ing activities and helps identify crops that may Progress. Captain Seaquist, thank you for a great go wasted. In essence, this clearinghouse will As we move into the 1990s under what we turnover. You sir, have left me with some help private sector groups all over the country all hope will be a Democratic administra­ big shoes to fill, but also a great wardroom to network. tion, what we need is a new Partnership for and crew to help me do the job. You have Mr. Speaker, this is a simply way for the Pluralism and Prosperity-a partnership moved Iowa forward on every front, cleanli­ based upon the same kind of constructive ness, preservation, material condition, tacti­ public and private sectors to work together to and cooperative relationships between the cally and strategically. You have educated feed needy individuals, including low-income United States and its democratic friends in the Navy in what do. Most im­ and unemployed people. I am happy to submit Latin America as we had under the earlier portantly the crew I am inheriting smiles a a copy of my bill: June 1, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13189 NATIONAL GLEANING CLEARINGHOUSE SEC. 4. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATE­ TRIBUTE TO BARBARA LY UPON ENACTMENT. SEC. I. THIS ACT SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE NA· BARTLOW McKINNEY TIONAL GLEANING CLEARINGHOUSE ACT OF 1988. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF GLEANING. TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE ATLAS HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS For the purpose of this Act, the term "to OF CALIFORNIA glean" means to collect unharvested crops HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the fields of farmers, or to obtain agri­ cultural products from farmers, processors, OF NEW YORK Wednesday, June 1, 1988 or retailers, in order to distribute such prod· IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ucts to needy individuals, including unem­ honor and celebrate the career of Barbara ployed and low-income individuals. "Glean­ Wednesday, June 1, 1988 Bartlow who is retiring June 15, 1988 from the ing.'' under this Act, includes only those sit· Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Berkeley Unified School District, Berkeley, CA, uations in which agricultural products and to pay tribute to a businessman, a constituent where she has been a teacher of distinction access to fields and facilities are made avail­ and a friend-Larry Atlas. On Saturday since 1954, and a valued staff member of Jef­ able without charge. evening, June 11, at the New York Hilton, ferson School for 27 years. SEC. 3. NATIONAL GLEANING CLEARINGHOUSE. Larry will be honored by the National Kidney She was born to a pioneer Berkeley family, A. There is hereby established in the Ex­ Foundation of New York and New Jersey as the second oldest of six children; she put her­ tension Service of the Department of Agri­ "Humanitarian of the Year." If anyone de­ self through school working as a clerk and in culture a National Gleaning Clearinghouse serves such an honor, it is Larry. the local cannery. She is a graduate of Berke­

19-059 0 -89- 42 (Pt. 9) 13218 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 1, 1988 meet the challenges of the world in which people are esteemed and long remembered all people. We do indeed salute an esteemed we presently live in. The OAU continues to for their devotion, good will and lasting pastor, exemplary clergyman and great Ameri­ provide the skeletal avenues for a continen­ achievements. This is the reason that I, and can-Rev. Stanislaus Joseph Zawistowski, tal unity. It remains an indispensable body. so many others in Prospect Park and its sur­ pastor of St. Paul's Church, Bloomfield, NJ. However, in its present form, it is inad­ rounding area feel fortunate to have the op­ equate to provide the basis for political and economic integration; such as is the case portunity to express our appreciation to Rev. with the Europ~an community. Stanislaus Joseph Zawistowski whose admira­ (c) That we must begin to seriously deal ble dedication and deep allegiance to promul­ CONCERN OVER CHEMICALS IN with the language problem which has con­ gating spiritual guidance, fellowship and unity DRINKING WATER tinued to exacerbate the perniciousness of in service to God have truly enriched our com­ mutually re-inforcing cleavages throughout munity, State and Nation. HON. NORMAN F. LENT the continent of Africa. I do not wish to dis­ Reverend Zawistowski has maintained the OF NEW YORK cuss the details of this proposition. highest standards of excellence throughout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (d) That a highly representative body of his lifetime and we are pleased to share the the black American community and the Af­ Wednesday, June 1, 1988 pride of his family, many friends and parish­ rican Continent must set up a permanent Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, a number of my ioners in his distinguished accomplishments body charged with the responsibility on an constituents in the Fourth Congressional Dis­ ongoing basis, to coordinate economic, so generously applied to the betterment of our trict have expressed concern over the injec­ social, political and cultural policies that are people. There is much that can be said of the tion of fluoride chemicals into their drinking of mutual benefit. I might add that this love, affection and veneration with which Rev­ water. Since 1950, many community water proposition should as of necessity include erend Zawistowski is held by all who have had all other areas of the African diaspora. In a supplies have been fluoridated because of sense, this body would then serve as a loose the privilege of knowing him. studies which showed that mineral may help confederation which will help to bridge the Mr. Speaker, we are so proud to have Rev­ prevent tooth decay. gulf created by hundreds of years of physi­ erend Zawistowski with us in Prospect Park, However, other less publicized studies have cal estrangement. NJ, where he has served as a Catholic priest indicated that ingestion of high levels of fluo­ That Africa's debt crisis must be re­ for the past 36 years. For nearly 20 devoted ride by children may cause dental fluorosis. In solved with the immediacy which it deserves and faithful years, Reverend Zawistowski has its mild form, dental fluorisis is unsightly and in in order to avoid the potential of throwing an already embattled economy into a tail served as the pastor of St. Paul's Parish, and severe cases may cause teeth to turn brown, spin. It is also important that African states his spiritual leadership and guidance and his harden and crack. Even higher levels of fluo­ meet their international obligations to their vigorous efforts on behalf of his community ride can result in serious musculosketal com­ creditors for the sake of maintaining credi­ have made Prospect Park a better place to plaints. bility and solvency. live. The Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] In closing, I would like to thank the orga­ In 1955 he opened St. Paul's School and recently raised the maximum contaminant nizers of this event for allowing me the was a driving force in the construction of a level of fluoride in public drinking water to 4 privilege of addressing this assembly. Will parts per million [ppm]-roughly three times you please join me and the rest of millions school building. In 1966, under Reverend of Africans in and outside the continent in Zawistowski's leadership, St. Paul's pariship higher than previous levels. This increase in dedicating ourselves to creating a new world constructed a new parish church, one of the the contaminant level prompted heated order in which all human beings regardless largest and most beautiful buildings in its area. debate on the merits and shortcomings of of race, creed, color, or nationality will be In addition, Father Zawistowski has exhibited fluoridation. Indeed, some of EPA's own sci­ entists have been critical of their agency's able to live in peace, harmony and prosperi­ his deep civic concern through his service as ty. Long live Africa! Long live the rest of action believing that the safety margin provid­ chaplain of the Haledon Fire Department and mankind! ed by a 4 ppm standard is "inadequate". of the North Haledon Chapter of Unico, Inc. The issue of adding fluoride to public drink­ Mr. Speaker, 1988 marks the golden jubilee ing water has been controversial for over 40 of Reverend Zawistowski, a celebration of half years since research began in 1945. Undoubt­ a century since he was ordained a Roman edly the debate will continue as critics and Catholic priest by Bishop Thomas H. proponents of fluoridation analyze the dozens Mclaughlin at the Cathedral of St. John the of studies on this issue and review new data Baptist in Paterson, NJ, on June 11, 1938. TRmUTE TO REV. STANISLAUS which is always emerging. I submit the con­ ZAWISTOWSKI ON THE 50TH This historic event will be celebrated by a cerns of my constituents on Long Island to my ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINA­ mass of thanksgiving on Sunday, June 12, at colleagues for their consideration as the dis­ TION St. Paul's Church, followed by a dinner in pute over fluoridation continues. While not ev­ honor of his long and vital spiritual leadership eryone may be in agreement regarding the and guidance for the parishioners of St. Paul's need for fluoridation, we may certainly all HON. ROBERT A. ROE Church. concur on the need to protect the health and Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to well-being of our citizens. OF NEW JERSEY present this brief profile of a distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man of God who has dedicated his life to Wednesday, June 1, 1988 guiding others. Many people have been in­ stilled with a sense of hope through his faith­ U.N. COMMISSION ON HUMAN Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, June 12, ful and compelling leadership, and this out­ RIGHTS SHOULD REJECT CUBA 1988, residents of my Eighth Congressional standing quality is clearly reflected in the se­ AND PANAMA District and the State of New Jersey will join curity and confidence his parishioners have in the parish community of St. Paul's Church of HON. LAWRENCE J. SMITH Prospect Park, NJ, and Rev. Stanislaus him. All who have known his generosity have Joseph Zawistowski in celebration of the 50th been inspired by his devout service. OF FLORIDA anniversary of his consecration into the sacra­ Mr. Speaker, as Reverend Zawistowski IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of holy orders. celebrates the 50th anniversary of his ordina­ Wednesday, June 1, 1988 Mr. Speaker, the historical freedom of our tion to the priesthood, I know that you and all Mr. SMITH of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the Nation's people to worship freely and without of our colleagues here in the Congress will United Nations has disgraced itself in an fear has permitted, and even inspired, certain want to join me in extending our warmest almost unprecedented manner. Last week, the individuals to become great spiritual and com­ greetings and felicitations for the excellence United Nations Economic and Social Council munity leaders throughout the years. These of his service to the church, our Nation, and voted to admit Cuba and Panama as mem- June 1, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13219 bers of the Commission on Human Rights. ical Society, the Downey Charter Review which criticized some aspects of the pro­ Cuban human rights is an oxymoron under Committee, the Optomist Club, Unico, the gram's management. The Foreign Agricultural the current regime. Castro continues to prac­ Quoto Club, the Downey Sister Cities Associa­ Service, which manages the program, ac­ tice torture and other inhumane and degrading tion, the Downey Rose Float Association, and knowledges that lack of adequate staff re­ treatment of citizens, including secret trials, the Downey Chapter of the American Cancer sources has hampered their ability to prevent arbitrary imprisonment, and murder and brutal­ Society. For the past 3 years she has been a these kinds of problems. ity by the police. member of the board of Directors of the Rio However, some who are hostile to the pro­ The United Nations' action is even more Hondo Hospital, and was recently appointed gram are seeking to use the GAO report as a venal when one takes into consideration that to the board of directors of the Rancho Los means of drastically reducing funding or are less than 4 months ago this same body voted Amigos Hospital Foundation. She also serves calling for the outright elimination of TEA. Mr. on four committees celebrating the 1OOth an­ to launch a long overdue investigation into Speaker, I strongly believe this would be a niversary of the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital Castro's human rights violations. mistake. that include the chamber/hospital mixer, the In Noriega's Panama, we are all too familiar citizens day committee, the Rives Mansion At a time when our foreign trade deficit is with the willingness of this despot to neglect garden party, and the foundation charity ball. the No. 1 economic concern of our Nation, the well-being of the Panamanian people in Further, Pat has organized fashion shows does it make sense to eliminate or substan­ order to remain in power. for the Sister Cities Association, WASA tially undercut one of the most effective pro­ The United Nations' action perpetuates the [Women Against Sexual Abuse], the Quoto grams for promoting the sale of American ag­ perception that the United Nations is incapa­ Club, and the American Cancer Society, ricultural goods overseas? I don't think so. ble of producing objective and judicious legis­ helped organize more than 10 benefit golf The TEA Program has dramatically im­ lation. It also raises troubling questions about tournaments for Unico, the Optomist Club, proved the sales of American farm products the institutions adherence to the lofty princi­ YMCA, and the Downey Chamber of Com­ overseas. For example, a TEA-sponsored pro­ ples on which it was established to protect merce, and helped organize four Miss Downey motion of American wines in Japan has led to and promote. Pageants, providing contestants with hair and a 56-percent increase in our wine sales there Mr. Speaker, the inclusion of Cuba and make-up services backstage. In 1987 she re­ last year. The program helped triple United Panama to the U.N. Commission on Human ceived the Volunteer-of-the-Year Award from States raisin sales to Korea last season. the Downey Chapter of Rotary International Rights is a moral outrage to the good people In countries where TEA promotions of U.S. of Cuba, Panama, and all people of the free and this year she received the Volunteer-of­ peaches or fruit cocktail have been set up, world. I call on the United Nations to strip the-Year Award from the Downey Coordinat­ sales of these products have increased 400 these two rogue dictators of its invitation to ing Council. percent, while sales of the same products in join the Human Rights Commission. Ms. Gomez has been a hairdresser for 26 countries where no TEA program has been years, and for the past 8 years has owned Johnny & Co., A Downey hairdressing firm. launched have remained the same or actually fallen. A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO Pat's business and her community service PATRICIA GOMEZ have not gotten in the way of her family. She Mr. Speaker, the TEA Program is proving its has performed volunteer work at her son worth by dramatically increasing the selling of HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON Jeff's schools, including chairing special American agricultural goods abroad. This can events programs at St. Marks School, and vol­ only help to reduce our $150 billion trade defi­ OF CALIFORNIA unteering to do morning office work at cit. We should ensure that the program is well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meadow Park School, spending two mornings managed, but we should not use a few isolat­ Wednesday, June 1, 1988 a week for over 2 years telephoning parents ed criticisms of the program as an excuse to Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of absent children as part of a safety program. shutdown an effective means for promoting to pay tribute to an outstanding woman in my Also, she was team mother for her son's U.S. farm products overseas and protecting district, Patricia Gomez. I am pleased to have YMCA team for 6 years, organizing football, jobs in rural America. the opportunity to express my appreciation for soccer, baseball, and basketball activities, and her efforts on behalf of the Downey area. she even got stuck in the dunk tank at the annual YMCA carnival. Pat Gomez has been a resident of the Downey community for more than 25 years, Pat is a remarkable woman. Not many and active in many facets of community life. people can successfully juggle family, career, TRIBUTE TO EDITH AND Her achievements in behalf of the community and community service, but Pat is the excep­ BENJAMIN ZIMMERMAN are almost too numerous to count, but I will tion to that rule. My wife, Lee, joins me in ex­ attempt to enumerate her many accomplish­ tending our congratulations, and our gratitude, ments in this tribute which will be all too brief to Patricia Gomez, for the continuing contribu­ HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON to do her justice. tions she has made to our community. We OF CALIFORNIA wish her and her son Jeff all the best in th~ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pat is currently the president of the Downey years to come. Chamber of Commerce, of which she has Wednesday, June 1, 1988 been a member for the last 8 years. In addi­ tion to that, she has served on the chamber Mr. BEILENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today board of directors for the last 5 years. In that to pay tribute to two of my old friends and time, she has held office as treasurer, vice constituents, Benjamin and Edith Zimmerman president, and president-elect She has of Beverly Hills, CA. On June 5, 1988, they chaired the chamber map committee, the THE U.S. NEEDS THE TEA will be presented with the City of Peace membership committee, the special events PROGRAM Award by the Honorable Asher, Nairn, Minister committee, the golf tournament, and the of Information at the Embassy of Israel, at the Christmas parade committee. She has also HON. WALLY HERGER State of Israel Tribute Dinner in Los Angeles. served as a member of the business develop­ Benjamin and Edith were both born in the OF CALIFORNIA ment committee and the redevelopment and Ukraine and emigrated to the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zoning committee. She is currently serving as some 79 years ago. After B.J.'s graduation the chamber's representative to the Downey Wednesday, June 1, 1988 from the University of Maryland with a law Coordinating Council. . Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, recently, the degree, they were wed and began a 62-year Pat's accomplishments go far beyond her Targeted Export Assistance Program, known union and business partnership that has in­ service in the chamber of commerce. She has as the TEA Program, has come under attack cluded land development in Indianapolis, in­ been an active member of the Downey Histor- because of a recently released GAO report surance and liquidation in Chicago, a brewery 13220 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 1, 1988 business in Terre Haute and, most recently, During his years in Chicago he has been assistance to our Nation's homeless popula­ real estate in California. particularly involved with the Neediest Kids tion. Our bill, which we will later offer as an amendment to the bill reauthorizing the Since 1953, the Zimmermans have been Christmas Fund and an example of community care and concern. I am sure my colleagues McKinney Act, would combine three of the active members of Mogen David Congregation join me in commending and thanking Wally for programs under the Banking Committee's ju­ and strong supporters of the Israel Orphans his community involvement and congratulating risdiction into a homeless block grant. Home for Girls, Child Help USA for Abused him as he receives the Man of the Year A block grant would provide greater flexibil­ Children, Jewish Homes for the Aging, and Award. the Concern Foundation for Cancer Research. ity, would ease administration of the assist­ ance, and would distribute that assistance They were blessed with two children and more effectively to those most in need. now have eight grandchildren and one great As the ranking minority member of the Sub­ grandson. RABBI PHILIP SCHROIT committee on Housing and Community Devel­ I would like to join the Zimmerman's many opment, which has jurisdiction over the HUD friends and associates in conveying my heart­ HON.HENRYA.WAXMAN homeless programs, I can report to the House felt congratulations on this joyous occasion OF CALIFORNIA that hearings before our subcommittee showed substantial support for the block grant and my best wishes for many more years of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success. approach. On January 26 of this year, our Wednesday, June 1, 1988 subcommittee heard from a wide variety of pri­ Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to vate and public providers of homeless assist­ announce that Rabbi Philip Schroit, spiritual ance, and not one witness expressed opposi­ MAN OF THE YEAR WALLY tion to a block grant. All were enthusiastic PHILLIPS leader of B'nai David-Judea Congregation since its founding in 1948, is being honored about moving in that direction. on June 5, 1988. Rabbi Schroit is rightfully The Ridge-Roukema amendment would HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI being recognized for 40 years of commitment combine the emergency shelter grants, the OF ILLINOIS and dedication to the congregation, to the supplemental assistance for facilities to assist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jewish community and to fellow citizens of the homeless, and the Supportive Housing every faith and background. Demonstration Program into a single block Wednesday, June 1, 1988 Rabbi Philip Schroit has been a determined, grant. All activities now authorized under Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to these programs would be eligible under the visionary and wise leader. Rabbi Schroit's recognize an exemplary member of the Chica­ block grant. Other programs now authorized major contributions have included the exten­ go community, Wally Phillips, who will be hon­ under the McKinney Act would be unaffected sive youth program, intense community-wide ored as Chicago's Back of the Yard Neighbor­ by our amendment. efforts on behalf of the State of Israel and a hood Councils 1988 Man of the Year Award Funds under the block grant would be dis­ winner. key leadership role with the Jewish Federa­ tion-Council, the Bureau of Jewish Education tributed according to the current formula used As an afternoon disc jockey at radio station and the School for the Retarded in West for the community development block grant, WGN, Wally's special intimacy with his listen­ Adams. with a slight variation which would tilt assist­ ers and an intuitive knack for satisfying them ance more heavily to cities and urban coun­ has made him one of the most popular per­ Rabbi Schroit has unselfishly and devotedly ties, where we believe the homeless problem sonalities in Chicago radio for the past three shared his love for his beliefs, his insight, and to be more severe. The CDBG formula, how­ decades. A native of Portsmouth, OH, Wally his optimism with all who have had the fortu­ ever, is a fair one, and it is one with which attended a preparatory seminary of the Pas­ nate opportunity to know him or work with States and localities are familiar. Unfortunate­ sionist Order in St. Louis, MO. After 2 years at him. Rabbi Schroit is admired and beloved by ly, many needy areas are not now receiving this preparatory seminary, Wally joined his the people of Israel and Zionists around the money under the McKinney Act because ad­ family in Cincinnati and attended school there world for his unstinting efforts for Medinat Yis­ ministrators are unfamiliar with the new pro­ until he left to enter the Air Force as a supply rael. grams and the procedures to apply for funds. sergeant. When he was discharged from the The Ridge-Roukema amendment will improve It is with great pride that I ask my col­ Air Force, he found employment as an office that. clerk and took night courses at the Schuster­ leagues to rise in tribute to a very special indi­ The Housing Subcommittee is scheduled to Martin School of Drama. With the help of vidual, Rabbi Philip Schroit, upon his recogni­ mark up the reauthorization of the act shortly. some school demonstration tapes, he began tion by a very inspired and appreciative con­ Ours is a worthy approach which will be dis­ his career as a disc jockey at Grand Rapids, gregation. I ask my colleagues to join me in cussed at that time, and I wanted to bring it to Ml's WJEF in July 1947. In 1950 he moved to wishing Rabbi Schroit and his family good the attention of our colleagues. radio station SCPO in Cincinnati where he gar­ health and continued hatzlacha in their noble nered a large following with his wonderful wit. endeavors. This began when he utilized the prerecorded State interviews which were the radio rage at the time. The DJ's were given a transcript, SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS asked the proper question, and waited for the STEWART ·B. McKINNEY HOME­ star's taped response. Wally, instead, LESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, changed the questions to make these re­ BLOCK GRANT ACT agreed to by the Senate on February sponses humorous. This develped into an un­ 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a canny sense of timing and further use of re­ HON.~GEROUKEMA system for a computerized schedule of corded bits, words and sounds which he still OF NEW JERSEY all meetings and hearings of Senate uses as commentary, foils, exclamations, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committees, subcommittees, joint com­ comedic bits. The rating continued to climb mittees, and committees of conference. when he joined Cincinnati's WLW In 1952. In Wednesday, June 1, 1988 This title requires all such committees the fall of 1956, he was recruited by WGN in Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, today the to notify the Office of the Senate Chicago and began 32 years of service to the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. RIDGE) and Daily Digest-designated by the Rules Chicago communty. 1 have introduced a bill to improve the flow of Committee-of the time, place, and June 1, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13221 purpose of the meetings, when sched­ Foreign Relations 2:00p.m. uled, and any cancellations or changes Business meeting, to consider S. Res. Labor and Human Resources in the meetings as they occur. 426, to express the sense of the Senate Employment and Productivity Subcom­ As an additional procedure along that the seven major industrial na­ mittee tions of the world must take immedi­ To hold hearings to review youth em­ with the computerization of this infor­ ate action to protect the earth's strat­ ployment issues and related provisions mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ospheric ozone layer, S. 2365, to au­ of Title II of the Job Training Part­ Digest will prepare this information thorize the release of 86 United States nership Act. for printing in the Extensions of Re­ Information Agency films with respect SD-430 marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL to the Marshall Plan, S. Res. 408, to RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of condemn the use of chemical weapons each week. by Iraq and urge the President to con­ JUNE9 Any changes in committee schedul­ tinue applying diplomatic pressure to 9:00a.m. ing will be indicated by placement of prevent their further use, and urge Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry the Administration to step up efforts Nutrition and Investigations Subcommit­ an asterisk to the left of the name of to achieve an international ban on tee the unit conducting such meetings. chemical weapons, H.R. 4162, to make Business meeting, to mark up proposed Meetings scheduled for Thursday, the International Organizations Im­ legislation to provide additional assist­ June 2, 1988, may be found in the munities Act applicable to the Organi­ ance for the Food Stamp program, Daily Digest of today's RECORD. zation of Eastern Caribbean States, Temporary Emergency Food Assist­ and pending nominations. ance program, child nutrition pro­ SD-419 grams, work training program, and MEETINGS ScHEDULED 10:30 a.m. childcare for working families. Rules and Administration SR-332 To hold hearings on S. 1786, to establish JUNE3 a series of six Presidential primaries at Veterans' Affairs 9:30a.m. which the public may express its pref­ To hold hearings on S. 2011, to increase Joint Economic erence for the nomination of an indi­ the rate of VA compensation for veter­ To hold hearings on the employment­ vidual for election to the office of ans with service-connected disabilities unemployment situation for May. President of the United States. and dependency and indemnity com­ 2359 Rayburn Building SR-301 pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, S. 1805, to protect JUNES certain pensions and other benefits of JUNE6 9:30a.m. veterans and survivors of veterans who 2:00p.m. Appropriations are entitled to damages in the case of Governmental Affairs Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ "In re: 'Agent Orange' Product Liabil­ To hold hearings on issues concerning cation, and Related Agencies Subcom­ ity Litigation," and to hold oversight acquired immunodeficiency syndrome mittee hearings on activities of the Board of