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HONORING MARGARET ALLIS ings, to address the EPA’s veto authority over wrong of the 9th District, these economic ben- the Corps of Engineers when issuing 404 efits would not have been realized. HON. TOM MARINO dredge and fill discharge permits. I want to f OF PENNSYLVANIA thank the Chairman for working with me to ac- HONORING CHIEF JOHN TURNER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commodate my concerns. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act gives Thursday, July 14, 2011 authority to the Army Corps of Engineers to HON. STEVE AUSTRIA Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in issue permits for discharges of dredged or fill OF OHIO honor of my constituent, Mrs. Margaret Allis, material into navigable waters at specified dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on her 90th birthday. Margaret V. Allis was posal sites. Thursday, July 14, 2011 born on August 2, 1921 in White Sulphur Permit applicants must meet requirements Springs, West Virginia. Margaret graduated that have been established by the Corps and Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on from White Sulphur Springs High School. After the EPA. In turn, the Corps issues these 404 behalf of the people of Ohio’s Seventh Con- graduation Margaret traveled with her family to permits for activities including construction, gressional District to honor the city of California before coming back east and set- mining, farming, and other purposes. Beavercreek’s retired Police Chief John Turner tling in Sayre, Pennsylvania. However, the Clean Water Act also gives for his commitment and years of service to In Sayre, Margaret’s father opened the EPA the authority to overturn the Corps deci- public law enforcement. Seven Sister’s Sweet Shop on Keystone Ave- sion if the discharge of materials will have an Police Chief Turner began his law enforce- nue in West Sayre where Margaret worked for unacceptable adverse effect on municipal ment career in 1976 as a dispatcher with the a number of years. Margaret then attended El- water supplies, shellfish beds, fishery areas, Beavercreek Police Department. The following mira Business School in New York State wildlife, and recreation areas. While this lan- year he was hired on as a full-time police offi- where she learned secretarial skills. While at- guage may have had good intentions, the EPA cer and later assigned to the Investigation divi- tending school, Margaret met Frances can stop a project simply by withholding the sion working as a detective until 1990 when Romeyn Allis at the Joycrest Roller Skating permit. he was promoted in rank as Sergeant. Chief Rink. Margaret and Romeyn married June 7, Giving EPA so much authority over con- Turner also served as the Team Leader and 1946 and returned to Pennsylvania, making struction projects, mining activities, and energy Tactical Commander for the Regional Emer- their home in Litchfield. production projects has become a problem in gency Response Team and then as an Admin- Through the years Romeyn and Margaret recent years, especially under the Obama Ad- istrative Sergeant, Public Information Officer, established a family with the birth of six chil- ministration. Accreditation Manager, Budget Coordinator, dren. Margaret was a dedicated housewife to This free-for-all veto authority hands the Grants Administrator and Assessor for the Romeyn for 49 years until his passing in 1995. reigns of our economy over to an agency that Commission for Accredited Law Enforcement Margaret still lives in the house they shared, lacks interest in our economic well being. The Agencies, (CALEA). In 2003, he was pro- where she hosts her large family including 13 EPA is not concerned with recovering natural moted to the rank of Captain and then served grandchildren and numerous great grand- resources and creating jobs for the good of as the Operations Commander for the Patrol children. the Nation. They are concerned with delay- Division until he was promoted to Chief of Po- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Margaret ing—and hopefully stopping—all new develop- lice. V. Allis on her 90th birthday and ask my col- ment in Alaska, and in your states as well. To strengthen Chief Turner’s education and leagues to join me in praising her commitment To illustrate the power of these permits, I performance as a law enforcement official, he to her family, her community, and our nation. simply point to 2 projects in my state: attended Sinclair Community College where f Conoco Phillips’ CD-5 Development is the he graduated with his Associates Degree in first step that allows our Nation access to the Criminal Justice and then later attended and CLEAN WATER COOPERATIVE National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, which graduated from the Ohio Police Executive FEDERALISM ACT OF 2011 stands to produce 2.7 billion barrels of oil. Leadership College. He also received certifi- SPEECH OF This project has been studied extensively cations from his attendance at Northwestern over the last decade and measures have been University Traffic Institute’s School of Police HON. DON YOUNG taken to lessen environmental impacts. Due to Staff and Command as well as the Federal OF ALASKA pressure from the EPA, the necessary 404 Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Acad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES permit was denied and remains in limbo, as emy in Quantico, VA. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 the Corps is considering an appeal. Chief Turner has received many com- Finally, I’ll leave you with a hard fought suc- mendations and awards recognizing his faith- The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under cess story of the Kensington Gold Mine out- ful and dedicated service to the community. In consideration the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend side of Juneau, Alaska. The operators of the 1986, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to mine had to take their fight to the Supreme 321 recognized Chief Turner as ‘‘Policeman of preserve the authority of each State to make Court to defend the validly issued permit for the Year.’’ He has received accolades from determinations relating to the State’s water their tailings facility from challenges by envi- the Beavercreek Rotary, the Noon Optimist quality standards, and for other purposes: ronmental extremists. Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I want to This operation employed approximately 300 1990, he was nominated by the Green County thank Chairman MICA and Ranking Member workers during the remaining construction Victim Witness Division for the prestigious Sil- RAHALL for taking action on the Clean Water phase, and provides an estimated 370 direct ver Star Award and was later selected by the Cooperative Federalism Act. This bill will re- and indirect jobs, including many for the local members of his police department to receive store the balance between the Federal Gov- Alaska Native communities. the Beavercreek Police Department’s ‘‘Leader- ernment and the states in the administration of This operation will generate an estimated ship/Integrity Award’’ in 2006. the Clean Water Act. $25 million in direct and indirect annual pay- Chief Turner is a Beavercreek, OH, native This bill contains a provision that is crucial roll, and will be the second largest private em- and lifelong resident. He and his wife, Linda to job creation in my state, as well as the en- ployer in Juneau. have two sons, Tim and Tom. tire nation. This bill will limit EPA’s ability to The Kensington Mine is a model project that Thus, with great appreciation, I congratulate veto dredge and fill permits issued by the fully meets economic recovery goals of the Chief John Turner on his retirement and com- Army Corps of Engineers. American public. mend his exemplary service as public law en- I had introduced legislation in both the 111th Had the 404 permit never been issued, and forcement official and extend best wishes for and 112th Congresses, and requested hear- had the Supreme Court not corrected the his future retirement.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:22 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14JY8.001 E14JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 14, 2011 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF northern Cyprus. They were forcibly evicted I have had the pleasure of working with ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH from their homes and became refugees in Councilman Nalitt on many matters and know IN HYDE PARK, NEW YORK their own country. Today, Turkey continues to him to be one of the finest public servants in occupy more than one-third of Cyprus with the state. One project was to implement his vi- HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON more than 43,000 Turkish troops, making the sion of a free shuttle service that would take OF NEW YORK occupied area of Cyprus one of the most mili- passengers around Monroe and to sur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tarized areas in the world. In addition, mass rounding towns. I was pleased to secure fed- violation of the human rights and fundamental eral funding for this project and to work with Thursday, July 14, 2011 freedoms of the Cypriot people continue, as Councilman Nalitt to ensure that this service Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on well as forcible ethnic segregation and division not only would be affordable and convenient behalf of the people of New York’s 20th Dis- of the Greek Cypriot and Turks Cypriot com- for residents, but also would ease traffic and trict to recognize the Bicentennial Celebration munities. boost the local economy. of the historic St. James’ Episcopal Church in During the invasion, Greek Cypriots were While the Township of Monroe has rapidly Hyde Park, NY. I would like to express my sin- expelled from their homes, resulting in the transformed, Councilman Nalitt has remained cere appreciation for the community service usurpation and illegal exploitation of the prop- a constant source of wisdom, generosity and and historical value that this 200 year old par- erty belonging to the Greek Cypriot refugees. humor. His sense of duty and purpose is a ish has provided our district, state, and nation. Massive colonization of the occupied areas of comfort to the residents of Monroe Township, St. James’ Episcopal Church was founded Cyprus has also occurred over the past sev- and his bright humor is always well-received in 1811 with the help of several prominent fig- eral decades through the illegal placement of at Council meetings. Though he will be step- ures and families in this historical region, in- more than 160,000 Turkish mainland settlers, ping down as Councilman, he plans to stay on cluding Dr. John Bard—President George who now outnumber the indigenous Turkish the Library Board and the Commission on Washington’s personal physician during the Cypriots by almost two to one. Furthermore, Aging. Councilman Nalitt has been a corner- Revolutionary War—and the Livingston family. cultural destruction and religious desecration stone of the Council for more than 20 years, A statue of Robert Livingston is one of the continues in northern Cyprus, where many and I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- New York statues in the U.S. Capitol Building. churches, chapels, monasteries, and numer- nizing his many contributions and commend While the parish continued to be home to ous archaeological sites have been looted, his active citizenship as a model for all com- many prominent local and state figures for the vandalized, or destroyed. munity residents. next 100 years, the next parishioner to be- I had the opportunity to visit Cyprus several f come a national figure was President Franklin years ago and observe first-hand the devasta- Delano Roosevelt. After his baptism as a child tion that the occupation has had on the island ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- in the chapel at St. James’, President Roo- for 37 years. Upon my return, it has been a MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES sevelt began his 39 year service to the parish goal of mine to work with my colleagues in APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 as a vestryman in 1906, which ended upon his Congress to promote a reunified and pros- death in 1945. In fact, his pew—the third from perous Cyprus where Greek Cypriots and SPEECH OF the front—continues to be honored. The fu- Turkish Cypriots can live together in peace, HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE neral of his First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, was security and stability and clear of foreign ag- OF OHIO also held at the church in 1962, with King gression. On July 20th we must remember our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Presidents Harry Cypriot friends and commit to work with them S. Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and John F. to reunify the island. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Kennedy all in attendance. f The House in Committee of the Whole Unfortunately, St. James’ was devastated by House on the State of the Union had under a fire in June 1984 that enveloped most of the HONORING IRWIN NALITT FOR A consideration the bill (H.R. 2354) making ap- church buildings, with the original black walnut LIFETIME OF SERVICE propriations for energy and water develop- pulpit being one of the few items to not be de- ment and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- stroyed. The parishioners, appreciating the HON. RUSH D. HOLT poses: historic and cultural value of the parish and OF NEW JERSEY the buildings themselves, joined together and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Chair, I’d like to thank my colleague from California for allowing me to fully funded its reconstruction, making it as Thursday, July 14, 2011 close to the original specifications as possible. join him in offering this very important bipar- St. James’ Episcopal Church continues to Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- tisan amendment. be a major spiritual and cultural bulwark to the ognize the career of Irwin Nalitt, who at 93 As we are discussing fiscal issues and try- community of Hyde Park and Dutchess Coun- has decided to retire from his position as ing to make responsible spending cuts, I’m ty, contributing to the projects and groups Councilman of Monroe Township in New Jer- confused as to why ARPA-E is even on the such as the County Rural and Migrant Min- sey. Councilman Nalitt moved to Monroe in table. It is one of the most effective and effi- istry, the Dutchess County Coalition for the 1982, when it was still largely a farming com- ciently run programs in the Federal Govern- Homeless, an After School Reading Program munity. Since he first was elected in 1988, ment. It is an example of what we are doing ministry, and the Boy and Girls Scouts of Councilman Nalitt has been instrumental in right. An example of a place where we not America. leading the Township’s growing and increas- only should be investing in scientific research, I am proud to serve such a historical and ingly active population. but where we need to be investing. dedicated parish as that of St. James’ Epis- Most people are ready to settle down when Let’s look at the internet. We all know that copal Church. Their year-long Bicentennial they reach the age of 69, but Councilman the internet is a product of the Defense Ad- Celebration is truly an example of the Amer- Nalitt was just starting his busy career as a vanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA. ican spirit and embodies the concept of a public servant. Councilman Nalitt has held po- DARPA was established in 1958 in response Shining City upon a Hill. sitions as a member of the Monroe Township to the Soviet launch of Sputnik. Back then, Congress knew that it was government’s role f School Board and Planning Board and served as the President of the Concordia Civic Asso- to address what was not only a matter of na- COMMEMORATING THE 37TH ANNI- ciation for several years. Even today, Council- tional security, but also pride. VERSARY OF THE TURKISH IN- man Nalitt remains active on the Monroe Now, let’s look at the energy industry today. VASION OF CYPRUS Township Master Plan Committee and Library We have lost our technological lead, we are Board of Trustees, and he is the Council Advi- no longer number one in innovation, our com- HON. ALBIO SIRES sor to the Commission on Aging. petitors are rapidly outpacing us in advanced OF NEW JERSEY One of Councilman Nalitt’s most noteworthy energy fields. Worst of all, we’re addicted to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments was the opening of the Mon- foreign oil. Moreover, we are consuming more roe Township Library in 1989. He and his late energy than we are producing, and it is not Thursday, July 14, 2011 wife Helen were very active in the library’s sustainable. Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, thirty-seven years construction and maintenance, and they volun- No matter what combination of sources you ago, on July 20, 1974, nearly 200,000 Greek teered many hours to make the library a use- think is the answer, there’s no arguing the en- Cypriots fell victim to a Turkish invasion of ful and inviting part of their town. ergy crisis in this country is today’s Sputnik.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:22 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14JY8.002 E14JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS July 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1321 Yet instead of working together to make sure INTRODUCTION OF THE NO CHILD NFIP is a federal program that enables prop- that future generations will have electricity, LEFT INSIDE ACT erty owners in participating communities to we’re voting to ban efficiency standards for purchase flood insurance in exchange for light bulbs. Where are our priorities? HON. JOHN P. SARBANES state and community flood protections. The National Flood Insurance Program is the pri- Most of us know, and all of us should know, OF MARYLAND that we cannot rely the private sector to invest mary source of reliable, affordable flood insur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in basic research. Companies need to make ance coverage for about 5.6 million homes profits, and they need to minimize risk. Basic Thursday, July 14, 2011 and businesses. research is risky. However, the return on in- Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today H.R. 1309 takes the necessary steps to en- vestment is often smaller compared to the re- to introduce the No Child Left Inside, NCLI, sure the NFIP’s long term viability by encour- turn to the economy as a whole. That’s why Act. This legislation, which successfully aging broader participation in the program, it’s the role of government to make these in- passed the House of Representatives in 2008, eliminating wasteful subsidies, and updating vestments, especially now, as we are coming seeks to address some of the most pressing the program to meet needs of the 21st cen- out of a recession. issues of our time: our children’s health, edu- tury. Lastly, this bill delays the mandatory re- Google recently released a comprehensive cation, and future jobs. By creating an envi- quirement for homeowners in newly classified report which examined the potential impact of ronmental education grant program and pro- ‘‘Special Flood Hazard Areas’’ to purchase what breakthroughs in energy technology viding teacher training for environmental edu- flood insurance. The three year delay ensures could mean for the United States. They found cation across the curriculum, we can prepare affected homeowners are not suddenly bur- that certain key innovations could: grow the our children for science, technology, engineer- dened with new insurance costs and allows U.S. economy by over 155 billion dollars in ing, and mathematics jobs that will be the cor- them adequate time to challenge new flood GDP per year; create over 1.1 million new nerstone of the United States’ 21st century zone designations. jobs; save consumers over 942 dollars per economy. Riding the wave of interest across I urge my colleagues to support the Flood year; reduce U.S. oil consumption by over 1.1 the country that has brought together an NCLI Insurance Reform Act of 2011. billion barrels per year. Coalition with over 2,000 organizations rep- ARPA-E will allow us to make the break- resenting over 50 million Americans, this legis- f throughs needed for these outcomes. If any- lation is a down payment to grow the next thing, we should be increasing funding for this generation of scientists, promote environ- HONORING MICHAEL J. STACK, JR. vital program. mental stewardship, and encourage Ameri- Take, for example, one of the projects that cans to live healthier lifestyles. In addition, re- Case Western Reserve University is working search shows that hands-on, outdoor environ- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY on in Northeast Ohio. It involves high-power ti- mental education has a measurably positive OF PENNSYLVANIA tanate capacitors for power electronics. This impact not only on student achievement in project will develop novel capacitors for power science, but also in reading, math, and social IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES electronics in the hybrid electric vehicle and studies. Thursday, July 14, 2011 consumer electronics markets. The capacitors Despite these important benefits, environ- are designed with metallic glass that allows mental education is facing a national crisis. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I spontaneous self-repair. This self-repair allows Many schools are being forced to scale back rise to honor my dear friend Michael J. Stack, the devices to be driven to higher voltages or eliminate environmental education pro- Jr. Mike left us yesterday. But, his spirit will and thereby achieve higher energy density. grams. The No Child Left Inside Act seeks to live on forever. The market for capacitors in power applica- give schools and teachers the resources and Mike was deeply rooted in Philadelphia’s tions is 1.6 billion dollars per year. flexibility to spark the imagination of our na- civic and political life. His father served in this tion’s children and I urge my colleagues to join Research like this is what will make this body from January 3, 1935–January 3, 1939. me in supporting this important bill. country prosperous again. We cannot afford to But, in many ways, the son eclipsed the fa- cut this program, and I urge my colleagues to f ther. Mike, Jr., was a quiet giant. He was an support this amendment. FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT accomplished attorney and a forceful advocate OF 2011 for regular people. He was a loving husband f and father. And, you can find his face next to HONORING DANIEL COCHRAN SPEECH OF the definition of the word friend in the dic- tionary. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM But, Mike kept a special place in his heart HON. SAM GRAVES OF MINNESOTA for the people and the committee people of OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 58th Ward. Mike never asked me for any- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 12, 2011 thing for himself. But, he was always fighting for the needs of the people he represented. Thursday, July 14, 2011 The House in Committee of the Whole The word ‘‘no’’ wasn’t in his vocabulary when Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 1309) to extend it came to them. And they loved him for it. proudly pause to recognize Daniel Cochran. the authorization of the national flood insur- Mike Stack, Jr.’s, career spanned the great Daniel is a very special young man who has ance program, to achieve reforms to improve exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship events of Philadelphia’s history. He was active the financial integrity and stability of the in the election of every Democrat mayor of and leadership by taking an active part in the program, and to increase the role of private Philadelphia in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 395, and earn- markets in the management of flood insur- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. ance risk, and for other purposes: He played a major role in the rise of our party in the city and in our state. And he was an im- Daniel has been very active with his troop, Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I rise in portant advisor to all of our elected officials, participating in many scout activities. Over the support of H.R. 1309, the Flood Insurance Re- especially to me. many years Daniel has been involved with form Act of 2011. This important bill reauthor- scouting, he has not only earned numerous izes the National Flood Insurance Program Mike was also a prolific writer, having merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- (NFIP) through Fiscal Year 2016 and secures penned four novels. More importantly, he ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Dan- the program’s near-term fiscal health. Min- leaves a living legacy behind him. The love of iel has contributed to his community through nesota has experienced its fair share of flood- his life, Fay, served with distinction on the his Eagle Scout project. ing this year. This bill is vitally needed to help bench. And Michael, III serves in Pennsylva- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in communities in my state and states across the nia’s Senate. But, we are all a little poorer commending Daniel Cochran for his accom- country recover from natural disasters. today for having loss this giant of a man. plishments with the Boy Scouts of America The National Flood Insurance Program I ask all of my colleagues to join me in hon- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the (NFIP) was established by Congress under oring his life and in expressing the condo- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The lences of this House to his family.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:22 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14JY8.003 E14JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 14, 2011 HONORING NICHOLAS STEPHENS to emphasize the importance of 21st century severely diminished by budget cuts. Rowen skills and give states and districts added flexi- continued to train players and especially HON. SAM GRAVES bility to develop and enhance these skills as coaches (including his son Keith) who excelled OF MISSOURI part of their own initiatives. in the sport, although the school’s winning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A growing coalition of states and school dis- record was curtailed. My son, Ed Critchett, an tricts has recognized the importance of giving all-American inspired by Vic Rowen cherishes Thursday, July 14, 2011 our students the tools they need to succeed in the time he spent with the Gators in the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I our 21st century workforce. This bill will give 1980s. Rowen retired in 1989, and football proudly pause to recognize Nicholas Ste- them the flexibility to succeed in these efforts. was discontinued at the school in 1995. phens. Nicholas is a very special young man I hope that our colleagues will join us in this Also a respected physical education teacher who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- effort. at the University, some of Rowen’s other ac- zenship and leadership by taking an active f complishments include Northern California part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 337, Coach of the Year, President and Board Mem- and earning the most prestigious award of HONORING MATTHEW GIBSON ber of the American Football Coaches Asso- Eagle Scout. ciation, Football Writers Association of Amer- Nicholas has been very active with his HON. SAM GRAVES ica Award, and the Ernie Nevers Award Na- troop, participating in many scout activities. OF MISSOURI tional Football Foundation’s College Football Over the many years Nicholas has been in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hall of Fame. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- volved with scouting, he has not only earned Thursday, July 14, 2011 numerous merit badges, but also the respect lating Coach Vic Rowen on the tribute he and of his family, peers, and community. Most no- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Coach Verducci received on 6/4/11. Vic tably, Nicholas has contributed to his commu- proudly pause to recognize Matthew Gibson. Rowen was a man who influenced both the nity through his Eagle Scout project. Matthew is a very special young man who has character and the skills of hundreds of young Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship men and women at San Francisco State Uni- commending Nicholas Stephens for his ac- and leadership by taking an active part in the versity and is loved and respected by all. I complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 337, and earn- thank him for his commitment and service. ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. f Matthew has been very active with his highest distinction of Eagle Scout. CLEAN WATER COOPERATIVE f troop, participating in many scout activities. Over the many years Matthew has been in- FEDERALISM ACT OF 2011 PERSONAL EXPLANATION volved with scouting, he has not only earned SPEECH OF numerous merit badges, but also the respect HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS of his family, peers, and community. Most no- HON. RUSH D. HOLT OF NEW JERSEY OF WASHINGTON tably, Matthew has contributed to his commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity through his Eagle Scout project. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 commending Matthew Gibson for his accom- The House in Committee of the Whole Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, plishments with the Boy Scouts of America House on the State of the Union had under on rollcall No. 537, my vote was not recorded. and for his efforts put forth in achieving the consideration the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ highest distinction of Eagle Scout. the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to f f preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State’s water INTRODUCTION OF THE 21ST CELEBRATING COACH VIC ROWEN quality standards, and for other purposes: CENTURY READINESS ACT OF 2011 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY the so-called ‘‘Clean Water Cooperative Fed- HON. THOMAS E. PETRI OF CALIFORNIA eralism Act of 2011’’, H.R. 2018. This mis- OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guided bill would undermine the Clean Water IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 14, 2011 Act and significantly limit the federal govern- ment’s ability to ensure that our nation’s rivers, Thursday, July 14, 2011 Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lakes, and streams are pollution-free. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, in order for our honor Vic Rowen, a man whose distinguished This legislation is an unprecedented attack students to be competitive in the global econ- career as Head Football Coach for the San on the Clean Water Act. Because H.R. 2018 omy, we must do our part to ensure that they Francisco State University Gators for 28 would make the water we drink less clean, I are acquiring the knowledge and skills they years, earned him the highest accolades. think it is fair to call this legislation what it is: need for success. On June 4, 2011, the San Francisco State The Dirty Water Act. The skills needed for success go beyond University unveiled a statue to commemorate Sadly, the Dirty Water Act is the latest in a the basics of reading, writing, and math, how- Coach Rowen’s service as well as that of his long line of bills from the majority that puts big ever. When surveyed, employers continually predecessor, Coach Joe Verducci. These men polluters before the health and safety of the emphasize that, in our 21st century economy, were honored for exemplifying ‘‘the highest American people. From the Dirty Air Act that students need to be adept at critical thinking ideals of academic performance and competi- would remove EPA’s statutory authority to reg- and problem solving; communication; collabo- tive athletics’’ as well as demonstrating ‘‘per- ulate carbon pollution to legislation that re- ration; and creativity and innovation, in addi- sonal accomplishments as men of honor and moves accountability for offshore drilling oper- tion to being proficient in core subjects. character.’’ The statue was paid for by grateful ations, the majority seems intent on rolling Sixteen states, as well as local school dis- players, colleagues, alumni, staff and friends. back programs that preserve our environment, tricts from across the country, have formed a Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1919, Coach protect our public health, and grow our econ- partnership with over thirty leading education Rowen played football in college before earn- omy. organizations and corporate entities to find ing a doctorate in physical education at Co- Since the Clean Water Act was enacted in ways to strengthen 21st century skills in their lumbia University. He held several coaching 1972, water quality safeguards have been col- K–12 classrooms. However, this momentum positions and then joined San Francisco State laborative effort between States and the Fed- isn’t sustainable unless federal policy gives in 1954 as Joe Verducci’s assistant. He be- eral government. The Federal government re- states and districts the flexibility to innovate in came head football coach in 1961. (Coach views State water pollution control decisions to this direction. Verducci passed away in 1964.) assure that they reflect up-to-date science and To remedy this, Representative DAVE Coach Rowen’s tenure covered over half protect water in downstream locations in other LOEBSACK and I are introducing the 21st Cen- the span of time that football was played at States. The Clean Water Act was written wise- tury Readiness Act. This bill does not create San Francisco State. In his early years, the ly to allow pollution safeguards to grow with any new programs or authorize additional school won eight Far Western Conference ti- the scientific understanding of the dangers spending; instead, it would amend the Ele- tles and attracted top talent, but after a stu- posed by various chemicals and with the tech- mentary and Secondary Education Act, ESEA, dent strike in 1968, the football program was nical means of controlling these chemicals.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:22 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14JY8.005 E14JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS July 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1323 The Clean Water Act protects our rivers, Amendment. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on this COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVER- lakes, and streams. The success of the Clean amendment that would reduce the Army Corps SARY OF THE TURKISH INVA- Water Act is because its regulations are based of Engineers Operation and Maintenance ac- SION OF CYPRUS in science. Legislators shouldn’t pretend to be count by $4,900,000 and increases the spend- scientists. ing reduction account by the same amount. HON. STEVE ISRAEL I urge my colleagues to vote no on this bill. Roll 538, July 11, 2011: On Agreeing to the OF NEW YORK f Amendment to H.R. 2354: McClintock of Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING DAKOTA PARTON fornia Amendment I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on Thursday, July 14, 2011 this amendment that would zero out all fund- ing for Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. SAM GRAVES ergy in addition to eliminating or severely re- commemorate the anniversary of the Turkish OF MISSOURI ducing another 13 accounts in the bill, all of invasion of Cyprus. On July 20, 1974, Turkish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which would cut over 10 percent from the total armed forces invaded Cyprus and for 37 years Thursday, July 14, 2011 funding in the bill. they have remained on that island nation as an occupying force. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I The people of Cyprus deserve to see an f proudly pause to recognize Dakota Parton. end to this occupation and a reunification of Dakota is a very special young man who has HONORING LINDSAY FARRELL the island in a bicommunal and bizonal fed- exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship eration. Negotiations aimed at reaching a and leadership by taking an active part in the comprehensive settlement are underway. Any Boy Scouts of America, Troop 337, and earn- HON. NITA M. LOWEY resolution to the issue of the current division ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. OF NEW YORK of Cyprus must be decided by the Cypriots. Dakota has been very active with his troop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, no final status will be possible with- participating in many scout activities. Over the out the constructive participation of Turkey. many years Dakota has been involved with Thursday, July 14, 2011 The onus is on the Turkish government to play scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- a positive role, which means it should actively merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- and publicly support the process and the re- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Da- ute to Lindsay Farrell for her leadership and 25 years of committed service to Open Door unification of the island. Turkey must also re- kota has contributed to his community through move its occupying forces. his Eagle Scout project. Family Medical Centers. Ms. Farrell is a graduate of St. Lawrence Mr. Speaker, Cyprus is a long-time friend Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and ally of the United States. Our two nations commending Dakota Parton for his accom- University, where she received the Sol Fein- stein Humanitarian Award. She earned her are dedicated to democracy, justice, and the plishments with the Boy Scouts of America international rule of law, and it is my sincere and for his efforts put forth in achieving the MBA from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University and is a Fellow in the Amer- wish that a final agreement for the reunifica- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. tion of Cyprus will be achieved this year. f ican College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been involved with Open Door since f PERSONAL EXPLANATION she first volunteered for the organization as a HONORING TYLER PARTON member of Junior League in 1985 to support HON. DANNY K. DAVIS the organization’s efforts to provide quality HON. SAM GRAVES OF ILLINOIS healthcare and human services to under- OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served communities in Westchester County, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 14, 2011 New York. Since joining Open Door 25 years ago, Ms. Thursday, July 14, 2011 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Farrell served as Open Door’s Director of Op- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I able to cast votes on the following legislative erations and Director of Development before proudly pause to recognize Tyler Parton. Tyler measure. If I were present for roll call votes, becoming President and CEO. As Director of is a very special young man who has exempli- I would have voted in the following manner for Development, she skillfully managed capital fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- the following vote: drives for major facility expansions, and as the ership by taking an active part in the Boy Roll 534, July 11, 2011: On Agreeing to the Director of Operations she led the center’s first Scouts of America, Troop 337, and earning Amendment to H.R. 2354: Tierney of Massa- successful accreditation by the Joint Commis- the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. chusetts Amendment. I would have voted sion on the Accreditation of Healthcare Orga- Tyler has been very active with his troop, ‘‘aye’’ on this amendment that would restore nizations. Additionally, Ms. Farrell was a mem- participating in many scout activities. Over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction ber of the expert panel initiating the patient many years Tyler has been involved with and Operation and Maintenance accounts to visit redesign collaborative directed by the scouting, he has not only earned numerous Fiscal Year 2011 levels, offset with a Federal Bureau of Primary Healthcare’s Qual- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- $140,000,000 reduction to Department of En- ity Center and is a member of the Board of Di- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Tyler ergy’s Nuclear Energy activities and a rectors of the Community Health Care Asso- has contributed to his community through his $92,790,500 reduction to Department of Ener- ciation of New York State, the National Asso- Eagle Scout project. gy’s Fossil Energy Research and Develop- ciation of Community Health Centers, and the Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in ment activities. Taconic Health Information Network and Com- commending Tyler Parton for his accomplish- Roll 535, July 11, 2011: On Agreeing to the ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for Amendment to H.R. 2354: Graves of Missouri munity. Remarkably, she is also Chair of the Westchester Women’s Agenda. his efforts put forth in achieving the highest Amendment. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on this distinction of Eagle Scout. amendment that would reduce the Army Corps Since becoming President and CEO of of Engineers Construction account by $1.75 Open Door in 1998, she has overseen Open f million and increase the Army Corps of Engi- Door’s expansion from two sites to four cen- HONORING NORMAN AND DOROTHY neers Operation and Maintenance account by ters in Westchester, five school-based health KREISMAN $1 million. centers in Port Chester, and one mobile dental Roll 536, July 11, 2011: On Agreeing to the unit. Under her extraordinary direction, Open Door now serves over 40,000 low-income HON. VERN BUCHANAN Amendment to H.R. 2354: Scalise of Lou- OF FLORIDA community residents, twice as many as in the isiana Amendment. I would have voted ‘‘no’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on that amendment that would increase the mid-1990s. Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Main- Ms. Farrell’s commitment to providing af- Thursday, July 14, 2011 tenance account by $6.36 million and reduce fordable health services to underserved com- Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the expenses account for Supervision and Ad- munities in Westchester is greatly appreciated to honor Norman and Dorothy Kreisman for ministration by the same amount. and extolled. I urge you to join me today in their efforts to provide quality psychiatric serv- Roll 537, July 11, 2011: On Agreeing to the honoring her outstanding dedication to improv- ices to Southwest Florida residents who suffer Amendment to H.R. 2354: Woodall of Georgia ing the lives of others. from mental illness.

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Revenues Profits Rank Company ($ millions) ($ millions) Industry descriptor

2 ...... Exxon Mobil ...... 284,650.00 19,280.00 Energy development and production 3 ...... Chevron ...... 163,527.00 10,483.00 Energy development and production 4 ...... General Electric ...... 156,779.00 11,025.00 High-value durable goods manufacturing 8 ...... Ford Motor ...... 118,308.00 2,717.00 High-value durable goods manufacturing 10 ...... Hewelett-Packard ...... 114,552.00 7,660.00 IT equipment development and production 15 ...... General Motors ...... 104,589.00 N.A. High-value durable goods manufacturing 20 ...... International Business Machines ...... 95,758.00 13,425.00 IT equipment development and production 22 ...... Procter & Gamble ...... 79,697.00 13,436.00 Household product manufacturing 28 ...... Boeing ...... 68,281.00 1,312.00 Defense/Aerospace 33 ...... Johnson & Johnson ...... 61,897.00 12,266.00 Pharamaceutical development and production 37 ...... United Technologies ...... 52,920.00 3,829.00 Defense/Aerospace 40 ...... Pfizer ...... 50,009.00 8,635.00 Pharamaceutical development and production 44 ...... Lockheed Martin ...... 45,189.00 3,024.00 Defense/Aerospace 46 ...... Dow Chemical ...... 44,945.00 648 Chemical development and production 61 ...... Northrop Grumman ...... 35,291.00 1,686.00 Defense/Aerospace 62 ...... Intel ...... 35,127.00 4,369.00 Semiconductor development and production 66 ...... Caterpillar ...... 32,396.00 895 High-value durable goods manufacturing 74 ...... Honeywell International ...... 30,908.00 2,153.00 Defense/Aerospace 75 ...... Abbott Laboratories ...... 30,764.70 5,745.80 Pharamaceutical development and production 85 ...... Merck ...... 27,428.30 12,901.30 Pharamaceutical development and production 86 ...... DuPont ...... 27,328.00 1,755.00 Chemical development and production 95 ...... Raytheon ...... 24,881.00 1,935.00 Defense/Aerospace

IN MEMORY OF LOUIS ARTHUR establish distinguished professorships and fac- HONORING THE REPUBLIC OF CRO- BEECHERL, JR. ulty chairs at the University of Texas at Dallas ATIA’S AMBASSADOR KOLINDA and to serve on the Board of Regents for the GRABAR KITAROVIC HON. PETE SESSIONS University of Texas System. The YMCA of OF TEXAS Metropolitan Dallas, Salvation Army, and the HON. JAY INSLEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Circle 10 Council for the Boy Scouts of Amer- OF WASHINGTON Thursday, July 14, 2011 ica are among the many other organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to he supported. His unwavering commitment to Thursday, July 14, 2011 recognize and remember my friend, Louis Ar- help others inspired us all and his legacy Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a thur Beecherl, Jr. He was kind, generous, and speaks loudly of his impact on our community. founding member of the Congressional Cro- a man of great character that deeply loved Mr. Beecherl is survived by his loving wife atian Caucus to recognize the service of Cro- God and country. Louis passed away on of sixty-one years, Julie; his sons, Louis III atia’s Ambassador to the United States, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic, and the work of and wife Cynthia, John and wife Mary, Will Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Louis other Croatian Americans. On March 30, graduated from Highland Park High School and wife Kay, Ernest and wife Susan, Robert 2011, Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic was named a and received Bachelor of Science degrees and wife, Medore; his daughters, Jan Davis top deputy to the North Atlantic Treaty Organi- from Tulane University and the University of and husband Alan, Mary Dillard and husband zation’s (NATO’s) Secretary General Anders Texas. He proudly served as a servicemember Bill, and Kay Herring and husband Edward; Fogh Rasmussen. She will serve as NATO’s in the United States Navy and had a success- his thirty-five grandchildren, and four great- Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplo- ful career in the energy business spanning grandchildren. macy and she departed Washington for Brus- forty years. I am honored to have known him and called sels at the end of June. Louis’ life reflected his love for his commu- Many in the United States will miss Ambas- him my friend. He will be greatly missed. May nity and his belief in service. From serving in sador Grabar Kitarovic. On March 19, 2008, numerous civic and charitable organizations to the peace of God be with those he loved and she was sworn in as Ambassador Extraor- participating in the public policy process, he sustain them through this hour of sorrow. dinary and Plenipotentiary of Croatia to the always sought to meet the needs of others United States after serving three years as For- and worked tirelessly for the betterment of our eign Minister of her new nation-state. In community. His passion for water conservation Washington, she effectively communicated her motivated him to become involved with the nation’s desires to join the West and fully inte- Texas Water Development Board and the grate her country into Euro-Atlantic multilateral Trinity Improvement Association. His belief in alliances after the dissolution of the former So- the importance of higher education led him to cialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the

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As her record options or legal abortion. know Pablo and I am happy I did demonstrates, Ambassador Grabar has made If a woman enters a pregnancy center with For years after our first meeting, Pablo a positive impact on both our country and her full knowledge of the limited services and the would call upon me and my staff to help with native Croatia. center’s bias that is entirely her choice. How- various issues but he never asked for himself, The Croatian Caucus was also instrumental ever this becomes an issue when a center always looking out for someone else. As a in supporting Croatia’s bid for full membership knowingly uses misinformation, intimidation or proud Veteran he took up the fight of trying to in NATO—along with the entire Croatian coercion to cause and capitalize on her confu- memorialize their service by naming roads and American community as led by the NFCA—in sion. post offices on their behalf across the 5th dis- an earlier legislative initiative. In December In response to the deceitful practices of trict and the state. He was successful at it and 2005, the House passed H. Res. 529 under- these centers, I am introducing the Stop De- I can say if it were not for him the post offices lining the Republic of Croatia’s readiness to ceptive Advertising for Women’s Services Act. in both Akron and Goodrich, Michigan, would join NATO, and I heard from many Croatian This legislation directs the Federal Trade not bear the name of Veteran’s Memorial Post Americans in my district and state on the im- Commission to promulgate rules under the Office. portance of the passage of this Resolution in Federal Trade Commission Act, declaring it an Pablo was an advocate for social justice not the House and Senate. unfair or deceptive act to advertise as a pro- only in Flint, Michigan, but across the country. In recognizing the work of Ambassador vider of abortion services if the entity does not If there was an injustice taking place you Grabar Kitarovic, I would also like to recognize provide abortion services. This legislation also would most likely find Pablo fighting it. He two Croatian Americans who, through their states that an organization providing abortion joined Cesar Chavez at the Midwest Hispanic work, made a positive impact on myself and services must not advertise that it does not Unity March and Rally on June 15, 1990, in on my constituents. As a young high school provide these services. Lansing, Michigan, and then traveled to Chi- student growing up in Seattle, I had the good Yesterday, a judge enjoined a New York cago to join in their march for unity on June fortune to have played football for one of the City ordinance requiring CPCs to post signs 19. The last time he rallied with Cesar was in greatest high school coaches in Washington disclosing the limited nature of their services. 1993 in Washington, D.C., always standing up state history, who was also a Croatian Amer- My bill only applies to CPCs that engage in for what he believed in. ican: Coach Tony Gasparovic of Ingraham deceptive and misleading advertising. The Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer my deep- High School. He continues to be remembered signage requirement (as adopted by NYC) est sympathies to the Lopez family and my fondly by hundreds of his former players. tackles this issue in a different way. While I gratitude for having met Pablo. I am a better Another important Croatian American is support those efforts, my bill is different be- person for knowing him and our community is business leader Ed Loverich, who founded cause it gives a Federal agency the ability to better because of his tireless work. Town and Country Market on Bainbridge Is- investigate reports on misleading claims in the f land, Washington in 1957. This store is still a same way it can for other products and serv- thriving town center today, and has expanded ices. TRIBUTE TO BOBBY GUTHANS to more locations throughout the Seattle area. Together, with this legislation, we can help These are only a few of the positive contribu- women facing an already difficult and personal HON. JO BONNER tions that the Croatian-American community decision gain access to the best and most OF ALABAMA has made on the Pacific Northwest, and our comprehensive healthcare without facing in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES timidation and deception. country as a whole. Thursday, July 14, 2011 I believe that I also speak for the Croatian f Caucus Co-Chairs in wishing Ambassador Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with heart- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Grabar Kitarovic and her husband, Jakov felt sadness that I rise to note the recent pass- DEBT Kitarovic, and their two children the best of ing of a much-beloved member of the south luck and success in Brussels. We hope her Alabama community, Mr. Robert A. ‘‘Bobby’’ work with NATO brings her back through HON. MIKE COFFMAN Guthans, who passed away at the age of 82 Washington in the coming years. OF COLORADO on June 5, 2011, after an extended illness. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At the time of his death, Bobby was one of Thursday, July 14, 2011 Mobile’s most revered business and civic lead- INTRODUCTION OF THE STOP DE- ers. More importantly, he was the epitome of CEPTIVE ADVERTISING FOR Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, a family man and the dictionary definition of a WOMEN’S SERVICES ACT today our national debt is true ‘‘Southern Gentleman.’’ (SDAWS) $14,342,954,633,916.80. A native of Mobile, Bobby graduated from On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th the Virginia Military Institute in 1951 with a de- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Congress, the national debt was gree in Chemistry. He was commissioned as $10,638,425,746,293.80. an Army officer and spent the next two years OF NEW YORK This means the national debt has increased fighting for his country in the Korean conflict. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by $3,694,528,887,622.61 since then. Bobby later served on the board of VMI, as This debt and its interest payments we are Thursday, July 14, 2011 well as on the board of Spring Hill College in passing to our children and all future Ameri- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I along Mobile. cans. with my colleagues Representatives MOORE, In 1971, he became president of B–R NORTON, CONNOLLY, CONYERS, HIRONO, f Dredging Company, a worldwide dredging op- GRIJALVA, JACKSON, RANGEL, TOWNS, LOWEY REMEMBERING A TRUE ADVOCATE eration. Two years later, he was named presi- and LEE, am reintroducing important legislation FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, PABLO dent of Midstream Fuel Service, Inc., Petro- that will protect the rights of women seeking LOPEZ leum Energy Products Company and Tenn- information on family planning services. Too Tom Towing Company—a position he held often, women who are facing the difficult con- HON. DALE E. KILDEE until his retirement in 1999. sequences of an unintended pregnancy are Not only was Bobby Guthans an active sup- OF MICHIGAN being deceived and intimidated. No matter porter of Southeastern inland waterways but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES how one feels about the question of legal he was recognized around the country as one abortion, everyone can agree that deception Thursday, July 14, 2011 of its great leaders. Among his many roles, has no place when a woman is seeking infor- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Bobby served as Chairman of the Board of mation about her pregnancy. Called Crisis a heavy heart and deep sympathy to com- American Waterways Operators; Chairman of Pregnancy Centers, CPCs, they advertise as a memorate the life of my friend, Pablo Lopez. the Southern Region of the AWO; Director of source of unbiased pregnancy counseling Pablo was born June 22, 1943, in Bach, the Executive Committee of the Warrior- using neutral-sounding names. However, Michigan. In 1961 he joined the United States Tombigbee Development Association; Director

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Today, more than ever, we need invest- and spirit warmed the hearts of many, and his Even with such an extensive business and ments in clean energy research, innovation, trademark smile could not help but solicit a volunteer portfolio, Bobby also made it a pri- and manufacturing—investments which can smile in return. ority to find the time to serve as Chairman of grow new industries, create American jobs, re- Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 18, the Board of the Mobile Area Chamber of duce U.S. oil dependence, and increase our 1977, to Mr. and Mrs. Godwin and Lucy Commerce; as a member of the Mobile Eco- national security. H.R. 2354 abandons efforts Eldridge Emonina, he displayed an early love nomic Development Council; the Mobile Indus- for a new American energy economy that for music. His multitude of talent led him to trial Development Board; Blue Cross/Blue would lower electricity prices for families, re- play the trumpet and piano, among many Shield of Alabama; the Geological Survey of duce our reliance on foreign energy, and in- other instruments. Alabama; and the Navy League of Mobile. crease energy independence. Mr. Emonina graduated from Central High In 1999, the U.S. Coast Guard bestowed While I understand the fiscal situation we School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1995, upon Bobby one of its highest honors, the are in, H.R. 2354 cuts programs that can be where he left his mark as one of the greatest Meritorious Public Service Commendation. In targeted to actually grow our economy. The drum majors in the school’s history. He went addition, he received the Alfred F. Delchamps, bill slashes Energy Efficiency and Renewable on to earn a B.A. degree from Jackson State Jr. Award and the National Rivers Hall of Energy, EERE, by 27 percent, cuts the Ad- University in 2000. Upon receiving this degree, Fame Achievement Award. In 1990, the Pro- vanced Research Projects Agency—Energy, Mr. Emonina began instructing the band at peller Club named him Maritime Man of the ARPA–E, by 44 percent, cuts Weatherization Eastwood Middle school where he remained Year. Assistance Grants and associated training pro- until he was offered and accepted a position While many would have been more than grams by 81 percent, all the while increasing as director of bands at Paul W. Bryant High satisfied resting upon this exemplary record of funding for fossil fuel research and develop- School in August 2007. He served in this posi- accomplishment, Bobby Guthans—along with ment. I believe that this demonstrates that the tion until his untimely death. his loving wife, Barbara Ann—believed that priorities of H.R 2354 are aligned with out- Mr. Emonina, with his love of learning, had real fulfillment in life came about by helping dated 20th century energy policies that will not just completed and was awarded a Master’s others. recharge our new economy. A 21st century degree in Instructional Leadership at the Uni- As a result, Bobby and Barbara Ann’s gen- Energy and Water Appropriations Act should versity of West Alabama and was looking for- erosity of spirit and goodness to one and all include measures to increase funding for re- ward to applying his degree as an adminis- made them one of Mobile’s most beloved cou- newable energy and clean technology and trator in the Tuscaloosa City School System. ples. these increases should be offset by dollars He received numerous awards from child- On a personal note, Mr. Speaker, I will al- from fossil energy research and development. hood to adulthood for excellence in everything ways cherish the time I spent with Bobby— To help strengthen our economy and create from school performance to instructing the learning from him and watching as he used new jobs, we must rebuild America. In a report band. Mr. Emonina was married to the former his wealth of contacts and his heart of gold to released this week by the Brookings Institution Chrishan Garraway and was the father of two open doors and help others chase their own entitled ‘‘Sizing the Clean Energy Economy: A children: Christian, age 9 and Ethan, age 2. personal dreams. Not only was he generous National and Regional Green Jobs Assess- He was the loving brother of Ovuke and with his time and talents, but Bobby was also ment,’’ it is reported that 2.7 million Americans Ventedric Emonina, and was a member of a genuine and gentle man, someone Mobile are now employed in the clean technology Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Over the years, Mr. Emonina has impacted will sorely miss. economy. The report found that in the State of the lives of many students in countless ways. During this time of loss for his family and Washington, there are 83,676 clean energy He built a well-deserved reputation as a strict friends, I wish to extend my own condolences jobs, with an annual wage of $46,457. The re- disciplinarian, mentor, teacher, motivator, fa- to his loving wife of more than 50 years, Bar- port showed that median wages for clean- ther figure and friend. He was a true gift to us bara Ann, their two wonderful children, Robert economy workers are about 13 percent higher all and will be missed. His band has a saying, A. Guthans, Jr. and Jean Guthans Wilkins; than median U.S. wages. The clean tech- ‘‘Love the band and the band loves you back.’’ and their five grandchildren, C. Richard Wil- nology economy has created export intensive Mr. Emonina surely loved the band and the kins, Jr., Christopher Wilkins, Michael Wilkins, jobs; on average, twice as much value is ex- band, the community, his family and the peo- Robert A. Guthans, III, and Taylor Lynn ported from clean tech jobs than the national ple of the Seventh Congressional District, the Guthans. You are all in our thoughts and pray- average. The potential for future job creation State of Alabama and this Nation will greatly ers as you celebrate the life of a man we all in the clean energy economy is endless and miss him. loved and respected. targeted investments in this new economy Therefore I, TERRI A. SEWELL, Representa- make sense. f tive to the United States Congress from the As the House of Representatives considers 7th Congressional District of Alabama, do ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- amendments to H.R. 2354, I urge my col- hereby honor the legacy of Mr. Ethime MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES leagues to consider the opportunities for eco- Emonina for his numerous contributions to the APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 nomic growth and job creation embodied in 7th Congressional District, the State of Ala- the clean energy economy and oppose the bama, and the Nation. I ask all to join me in SPEECH OF misguided priorities in this bill. honoring the life of a remarkable man and HON. JAY INSLEE f commending his many achievements on be- OF WASHINGTON HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. half of the State of Alabama. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHIME EMONINA f Wednesday, July 13, 2011 IN HONOR OF MR. FRANK ZOLAR The House in Committee of the Whole HON. TERRI A. SEWELL House on the State of the Union had under OF ALABAMA HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH consideration the bill (H.R. 2354) making ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO propriations for energy and water develop- ment and related agencies for the fiscal year Thursday, July 14, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 14, 2011 poses: honor the life of a great Alabamian and resi- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chair, I am concerned dent of the Seventh Congressional District, Mr. honor Frank Zolar on the occasion of his nine- about the devastating impact that the under- Ethime Emonina who passed away July 10, tieth birthday. lying legislation will have on the clean energy 2011 at the young age of 34. Mr. Emonina Mr. Zolar was born on July 15, 1921 in Pick- economy. H.R. 2354 is a disappointment to was a remarkable educator, mentor, musician ens, West Virginia. After spending his early life those working to advance the clean energy and inspiration to all who encountered him. working in sawmills and coal mines, Frank en- economy because it slashes investments—by As a band instructor in the Tuscaloosa City listed in the U.S. Army only six days after the 40 percent from the President’s request—in Schools system, he inspired students to excel attack on Pearl Harbor. He fought with the 1st the new clean energy jobs of the future, rang- in their musical craft and to pursue their Infantry Division, also known as the ‘‘Big Red ing from solar to biomass to wind, and new dreams of becoming musicians. He encour- One,’’ as a rifleman in the invasion of Africa.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:22 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14JY8.020 E14JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS July 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1327 Following the war, Frank moved to Cleve- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- dren to the late Aaron O. Cook, Sr. and the land, Ohio in 1946 and spent the next twenty- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES late Abbie Hall Cook Steward. one years working at the Fairbanks-Morse APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 Mary Alice Shipp had a thirst for knowledge Company. While living in Cleveland, Frank and throughout her life continued her pursuit met and married Lois, who would be his wife SPEECH OF of education. She graduated from the Twin of more than 50 years. The two moved to HON. RUSS CARNAHAN City High School in Telfair County and went North Olmsted, Ohio in 1959 where they OF MISSOURI on to Albany State College, where she re- raised their three daughters, Theresa, Kathy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived her Bachelor of Science Degree in Ele- and Karen. mentary Education. She later attended Fort Friday, July 8, 2011 Frank has been an active member of his Valley State College, where she became cer- community and serves as a Sergeant-at-Arms The House in Committee of the Whole tified in Guidance and Counseling. In addition, for the North Olmsted Democratic Club. Re- House on the State of the Union had under she became certified in Career Education at consideration the bill (H.R. 2354) making ap- cently, Mr. Zolar visited Washington, D.C., for the University of Georgia and became a Mas- propriations for energy and water develop- ter Cosmetologist at the Madam C.J. Cargo the first time in his life with Honor Flight ment and related agencies for the fiscal year Cleveland, a nonprofit organization which flies ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- Beauty School in Savannah. As the years pro- veterans to see the memorials on the National poses: gressed, she completed advanced training in Mall. Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Chair, I move to strike Christian Education at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me the last word. Her love of education led her to teach ele- in honoring the ninetieth birthday of Mr. Frank During this time of economic uncertainty it is mentary school in Telfair, Bleckley and Bibb Zolar. important to invest in the future. High speed Counties for 28 years before retiring. In addi- rail will play a vital role in modernizing our tion to teaching, she was an accomplished transportation infrastructure, and we must f business woman, owning and operating the prioritize its further development. If we are to Debutante Beauterette in McRae, Georgia for HONORING DR. DONALD LINKER remain economically competitive with the rest 20 years and was co-owning and managing of the world, we must invest robustly in our in- the Shepard Funeral Home in Sylvester, Geor- frastructure and create a true, world class gia. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY transportation system. High speed rail will rev- Mary Alice Shipp served her community, as OF CALIFORNIA olutionize the transportation industry, and its well. She was appointed to the Georgia Board development will add valuable jobs to our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Corrections, Georgia Hunger Coalition, economy. Member of the Sylvester City Council, Presi- Thursday, July 14, 2011 I am firmly against this bill, which would re- dent of the Worth County NAACP, and Direc- scind unobligated funds from high speed rail Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with tor of the Worth County Save the Children. projects. While I fully support our disaster re- sadness today to honor my friend, Dr. Donald She and her husband, the late Curtis Shipp, covery efforts, there is no reason to do this at Linker of Tiburon, CA, who passed away un- were dedicated to the citizens of Worth Coun- the expense of our rail infrastructure. This is expectedly on June 16, 2011, after a fall. He ty and the surrounding area. merely a ploy by Republicans to cut off fund- was a spirited activist and colorful community For more than 40 years, she was a part of ing for a priority area for President Obama. character who livened up the many causes he the struggle for civil rights. She was a faithful As a country we cannot afford to ignore this took on. believer in the teachings of Jesus Christ and opportunity to create millions of jobs and de- Born and raised in Kentucky, Don Linker the advocacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Lu- velop a comprehensive high speed rail sys- moved to northern California after completing ther King, Jr. Because of her efforts, she was tem. These cuts would drastically affect the medical school. He served as a physician in recognized by numerous organizations for her State of Missouri, putting plans for a St. Louis- the Marines before settling for a number of selfless efforts to help the poor, aged, and Kansas high speed rail corridor in jeopardy. years in San Francisco where he had a urol- less fortunate. She donated many of her We would also lose almost 8,000 jobs and ogy practice. He later earned a Masters in awards and memoirs to the Albany Civil nearly $300 million in funding for high speed Public Health from UC Berkeley. Throughout Rights Museum. The Mary Alice Shipp Senior rail projects, including $3 million in the 3rd his career, he was known as a compassionate Center, named in her honor, also ensures District which I represent. physician and advocate for research on impor- There is no question that we must curtail Mrs. Shipp’s lasting legacy. Mrs. Shipp was a woman of great faith. She tant public health issues like prostate cancer. excessive government spending, a process was converted at an early age and was a de- Don was married during his time in San that will require some belt tightening. But it vout member of Corinth C.M.E. Church in Francisco and had three children, Kevin, Jodi, makes no sense to cut funding for programs, McRae, Georgia, where she served in numer- and Dana. He later moved to Tiburon and be- such as high speed rail construction, that will ous capacities for many years. After moving to came active in Marin County. He was a found- foster sustained, long-term economic growth Sylvester, she became affiliated with Jones er of the local schools foundation and served for America. on the boards of the Buck Center for Re- I urge all of my colleagues to consider the Chapel A.M.E. Church and later united with search in Aging, the Jewish Community Fed- numerous benefits the high speed rail program the Brown’s Chapel C.M.E. Church, where she eration, AIPAC, and the Marin Community will bring to all Americans and to vote against served faithfully until her death. She was blessed with a loving family, in- Foundation. He also found time to become a cutting the program’s funding. We cannot cluding her late husband, Curtis Shipp, two painter and had a show of abstract art in the allow our current fiscal challenges to prevent beautiful daughters, Lynette Edwards and works when he died. us from investing in the future while simulta- Paula Adams; son-in-law, Virgil Adams; grand- Perhaps best known for his extreme athletic neously helping to kick start our economy. son, Xavier Omar Edwards; sister, Annie Pearl feats, Don Linker had his share of close calls f Little; a sister-in-law, Delores Cook; devoted whether windsurfing (where he was swept out IN MEMORY OF MARY ALICE step-son, Ricky Shipp; nieces, Beverly Burks, to sea), mountain biking (where he garnered SHIPP Regina Daniels, Antoinette Smith, Judith several speeding tickets) or skiing (including Cook, Sara Shields and Nekia Daniels; neph- spending a freezing night on a chairlift be- ews, Charles Little, Jr, Philip Burks, Kelsie cause of his attempt to get in one last run). HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF GEORGIA Daniels, Jr., and Jason Smith. He is survived by his three children as well Mr. Speaker, through Mrs. Shipp’s endeav- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as his brother Stephen, his son-in-law Richard ors to educate and improve her community, Steele, and his two grandchildren, Lauren and Thursday, July 14, 2011 she touched many people. She leaves behind Sarah Steele. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise a lasting legacy of dedicated service, and I Mr. Speaker, I will miss Dr. Don Linker’s today to pay tribute to a faithful public servant, was fortunate to have her as a friend. My bright wit and colorful sweaters and bow ties. a dedicated civil rights activist, a devoted heartfelt sympathies are with her family, as it But mostly I will miss his warm friendship and mother and wife, and a personal friend, Mrs. is always difficult to lose a loved one, but compassionate spirit. Please join me, his com- Mary Alice Shipp. there is comfort knowing that today, heaven munity, his family, and his many friends in Mary Alice Shipp was born on November has a new angel and Mary Alice Shipp is with mourning his passing. 30, 1927 in Alamo, Georgia, one of six chil- God.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:22 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14JY8.023 E14JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 14, 2011 ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- High Speed Rail creates construction jobs in rights and ensuring that all Americans have MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES the maintenance and operations jobs in the the right to vote for their candidates of choice. APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 long term, and indirect jobs by growing access The reality is that some people out there still to greater labor pools and driving new eco- want to suppress minority voting. SPEECH OF nomic development. High Speed Rail reduces Recently, Texas passed legislation requiring HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE congestion on our highways and skyways. picture identification in order to participate in OF RHODE ISLAND These are key investments to ensure that the voting process. This systematic use of re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America has a fast, safe, and efficient trans- quired voter identification cards will dispropor- Friday, July 8, 2011 portation network. And at a time when press tionately impact voters that are elderly, minor- reports as recently as this morning indicate ity, or disabled. Requiring individuals to The House in Committee of the Whole states like Rhode Island are experiencing a produce picture identification will turn back the House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 2354) making ap- rise in gas prices again, High Speed Rail pro- clock on voter rights and do little to prevent propriations for energy and water develop- vides a logical alternative to our oil addiction. voter fraud. ment and related agencies for the fiscal year For the First Congressional District in Rhode Texas remains under Section 5 of the Vot- ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- Island, the provisions of Title V will strip away ing Rights Act due to a long history of dis- poses: $3 million in High Speed Rail funds. For the crimination of minority voters. I have strong Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Chair, I submit these re- state as a whole, it is estimated this Title will concerns regarding the ability of minority, el- marks in opposition to provisions in Title V of rescind more than $28 million in rail funding. derly and disabled voters to obtain a state the Energy and Water Appropriations measure This rescission occurs less than 21⁄2 months identification card from the Texas Department (H.R. 2354) that would rescind unobligated after the initial announcement of the allocation of Public Safety. There is only one Depart- High Speed Rail funds. to the Ocean State. Not only is Rhode Island ment of Public Safety office in Dallas, and no Indeed the recent storms and flooding that battling high rates of unemployment—some of offices in central Houston. For potential voters have ravaged the Mississippi and Missouri the highest in New England—and a sluggish in Southwest Texas some would have to travel River Basins warrant the immediate attention economic recovery, we now have to battle up to 200 miles to obtain a state identification and relief provided by Emergency Supple- against the uncertainty and unpredictability card. While I am already working to ensure in- mental Funding in Title V. And as a represent- created by unwarranted rescissions such as dividuals have the transportation to obtain IDs, ative from Rhode Island, a state that itself suf- the one before us now in Title V. All told, it is I believe many poor and minority voters simply fered and continues to recover from record estimated that this rescission will result in the will not have the means to obtain this required level flooding in 2010, I wholeheartedly recog- loss of hundreds jobs in my state alone. card. Putting undue burdens on a certain pop- nize the importance of this funding, which will As a former Mayor, I know how detrimental ulation of voters is not in line with require- enable the Corps of Engineers to repair the this loss in High Speed Rail is for my district, ments of the Voting Rights Act. damage done by these natural disasters. the state of Rhode Island, the Northeast Cor- Our values, our freedom, and our democ- However, as Ranking Members DICKS and ridor, and the Nation as a whole. For the city racy are based on the idea that every eligible VISCLOSKY noted in their views on the under- of Providence and the state of Rhode Island, American citizen has the right to vote. We lying bill, H.R. 2354, I too am disappointed by High Speed Rail is a critically important com- cannot and must not give up until every Amer- the decision to offset this important disaster ponent in efforts to attract the private invest- ican citizen has the access and opportunity to relief funding by rescinding unobligated High ment that will help sustain and grow our econ- vote—regardless of their skin color, ethnicity, Speed Rail funds. Time and again Congress omy; rebuild the infrastructure that will allow or language ability. has rightly responded to natural disasters with for efficient and timely transport of goods, peo- f the emergency funding that facilitates recovery ple, and ideas; and place people in well-pay- in our communities and reconstruction of crit- ing middle class jobs. Cities and states all ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- ical infrastructure. As a Congress, we must re- across this country are relying on this invest- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES spond to natural disasters with the resources ment to help improve their economies, relieve APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 it takes, and we must responsibly reduce the transportation congestion, reduce our depend- deficit. Yet, we must also make the necessary ence on foreign oil, and compete in the global SPEECH OF investments that will create jobs now and economy. Unfortunately, the offset con- HON. STEVE COHEN guarantee the future strength of our economy. templated in Title V will derail these efforts. The fact that our Nation’s investment in OF TENNESSEE I strongly urge my colleagues to vote IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High Speed Rail remains a target for the against this offset because we must not fall budget chopping block is not just dis- further behind as our competitors speed Friday, July 8, 2011 appointing—it is a threat to our economy. We ahead in the global economy. The House in Committee of the Whole have to commit to paying down our debt. But, f House on the State of the Union had under we must also commit to putting people back to consideration the bill (H.R. 2354) making ap- work, supporting our infrastructure, and ensur- OPPOSING VOTER SUPPRESSION propriations for energy and water develop- ing our Nation’s ability to compete in the glob- ment and related agencies for the fiscal year al economy. Some estimates say that each ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON poses: month we spend approximately $8 billion in OF TEXAS Mr. COHEN. Mr. Chair, I am pleased to join Afghanistan—just think about that. In just 2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months worth of spending in Afghanistan, we with my colleagues on the House floor to op- exceed our Nation’s entire investment in High Thursday, July 14, 2011 pose the Majority’s efforts to cut funding for Speed Rail. Each year, taxpayers dole out $4 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. high-speed rail. As the Congressman from billion in subsidies to big oil companies who Mr. Speaker, this August will mark the 46th Memphis, a city that was damaged by historic continue to enjoy record profits, and yet here anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. There floods this spring and a city in much need of we are, stripping communities of critically im- are many who say there is no longer a need disaster relief, I applaud the Majority for pro- portant infrastructure dollars. for the Voting Rights Act. Unfortunately, this is posing more than one billion dollars in relief. High Speed Rail is not some far-fetched not the case. However, I am disappointed that the Majority fantasy, or a transportation solution that It is true that we have made remarkable has decided to use high-speed rail funding to should be considered more of a luxury than a progress since 1965, including outlawing seg- offset the cost. national priority. High Speed Rail is a reality. regationist principles such as literacy tests, I am disturbed by the Majority’s decision to And while we hesitate to get on board, our poll taxes and the grandfather clause. How- reach across jurisdictions and raid funding competitor nations are charging further and ever, there is still much work to be done. from the transportation sector, a sector in des- further ahead of us. We’ve seen it in the head- As we continue to observe during elections, perate need of investment. If an offset must lines time and again. China now has the minorities often face the uphill battle of misin- be used then it should be from funds within world’s fastest conventional high-speed trains formation distributed in black communities the Energy and Water account. I also find it and longest network of tracks. Next year, just over how and when to vote, and purging of alarming that the Majority is cutting funds for 4 years after beginning its High Speed Rail voter rolls and Election Day lines. high-speed rail, a program that will reduce service, China will have more track than all of The Voting Rights Act was not and never greenhouse gas emissions, to fund relief for the world’s high speed lines combined. will be about special rights. It is about equal disasters that were exacerbated by climate

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Mr. Speaker, nities of color and other citizens who have his- wide high-speed rail system would be a major I rise today in support of our vibrant, torically experienced discrimination at the bal- economic catalyst that would create thousands participatory democracy and to speak out lot box. of jobs, save billions in congestion reduction, against voter suppression. I thank my friend The nonpartisan group Project Vote has curb our reliance on fossil fuels, reduce harm- and colleague from Ohio, Congresswoman found that African-Americans and Latinos are ful pollution, and literally, save lives. Recog- MARCIA FUDGE, for organizing this Special more likely than white voters to register nizing its enormous benefits, nations across Order to raise the warning flag on efforts now through a voter registration drive, meaning the world are investing billions in high-speed under way in many States to erode hard that fewer minority Americans will have the rail and are creating systems that surpass ex- fought voter protections. chance to register and vote in Florida because of these biased actions. isting U.S. rail service in speed, convenience, In the past generation, public officials of both parties have sought to make it easier for Despite these inequities, State legislatures reliability, level of service, and comfort. Americans to participate in the political proc- around the country have never justified any ra- My Democratic colleagues and I understand ess. With the expansion of Early Voting, ab- tionale for these unnecessary changes except the importance of high-speed rail and are sentee balloting, and Election Day Registra- for the broadly debunked myth of voter fraud. fighting for vital funding. President Obama tion, the fundamental right to vote has become These efforts to prevent eligible Americans also understands the importance of investing more accessible for millions of Americans—all from voting will do nothing to improve our in passenger rail and has set the ambitious while the integrity and administration of our electoral system, but they will reverse years of goal of providing 80 percent of Americans with electoral system has been improved. bipartisan progress in making the right to vote convenient access to a passenger rail system That progress and our American tradition of more accessible for every qualified citizen. within 25 years. To reach this goal, the Presi- ‘‘expanding the franchise’’ are now under at- In the face of this assault on the right to dent has proposed $53 billion over six years tack. In state houses across the country, legis- vote, I am heartened by the commitment of my colleagues and our partners in the civil to fund the development of high-speed rail and latures have enacted unnecessary and politi- rights community to preserve the right to vote, other passenger rail programs as part of an in- cally-motivated restrictions on the right to vote. In my home State of Florida, Governor Rick knock down unnecessary barriers to the fran- tegrated national strategy. I support the Presi- Scott signed a law that imposes such high chise, and continue to work for the inclusions dent’s goal, an important goal that will never burdens on voter registration drives that the of all eligible Americans in our political proc- come to fruition if the Majority continues to cut non-partisan League of Women Voters has ess. high-speed rail funding. been forced to end its registration efforts. The f Building a nationwide high-speed rail system same law arbitrarily makes it more difficult for ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- voters who moved, to change their addresses is the 21st century equivalent of constructing MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES at the polls, a process that has proven effec- the national interstate highway system, a APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 project that has transformed the Nation. To tive in Florida for decades. create a nationwide rail system, the govern- As part of a disturbing national trend, the SPEECH OF Florida law also cuts the required hours for ment is going to need to dramatically increase HON. MIKE McINTYRE its rail sector spending. The discrepancy in Early Voting by nearly half, reducing the Early Vote period from 14 days down to just 8 days. OF NORTH CAROLINA historical Federal investment between high- I know firsthand the value of early voting for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ways, aviation, and intercity passenger rail is Florida’s large senior population, many of Friday, July 8, 2011 staggering. Between 1958 and 2008, we in- whom have difficulty in getting to the polls. The House in Committee of the Whole vested nearly $1.3 trillion in our Nation’s high- Reducing the number of early voting days will ways and over $473 billion in aviation. Federal House on the State of the Union had under have a major impact on their ability to partici- consideration the bill (H.R. 2354) making ap- investment in passenger rail pales in compari- pate in our democratic process. propriations for energy and water develop- son: we invested only $53 billion in passenger Even though Early Voting allows busy work- ment and related agencies for the fiscal year rail from 1971 to 2008. ing voters more opportunities to reach the ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- The American people recognize the ab- polls, legislatures in Ohio, Wisconsin, and poses: sence of high-speed rail in the American Georgia have also passed significant cuts to Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Chair, I rise today in transportation sector and are clamoring for it. their Early Voting time periods. opposition of the Broun amendment to the fis- An Early Vote reduction was also proposed Not a day goes by that I am not asked by a cal year 2012 Energy and Water Appropria- in North Carolina, but—for now—has stalled tions bill that would transfer $250,000 from the constituent about the prospects of bringing because it would actually cost taxpayers more Southeast Crescent Regional Commission to high-speed rail to Memphis. And Memphis is dollars to restrict Early Voting than to maintain the Budget Reduction Account. At a time of now closer than ever to joining the high-speed the current system. high unemployment and slow growth, the last rail network, since a study I fought to author- Strict photo identification laws, in which vot- thing Congress should be doing is killing en- ize that is examining the feasibility of con- ers would have to show a specific type of gov- gines for job creation. necting Memphis to the South Central Corridor ernment-issued photo ID before casting a bal- Commissions similar to the Southeast Cres- is nearing completion. But this important rail lot at the polls, were proposed in 36 States. cent Regional are a proven tool to help bring line will only be built if the Majority recognizes Wisconsin, Texas, Kansas and other States vital economic development to some of the the obvious value of high-speed rail and tran- passed these unnecessary laws even though poorest and most underserved parts of the sitions from eliminating all funding for high- 11 percent of eligible American voters—ap- country. Even before the financial crisis, many speed rail development to fighting for addi- proximately 23 million people nationwide—lack regions in the Southeast Crescent were suf- tional funding. the photo ID these laws demand. Moreover, fering from job loss, generational problems of the Brennan Center for Justice has dem- poverty and low economic development. Many Having suffered through historic floods in onstrated that the elderly, racial minorities, of the counties in the Southeast Crescent, in- Memphis this spring, I understand as well as and young voters all disproportionately lack cluding those in states like Virginia, North any other member of this body how critical access to government-issued photo ID and will Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, one billion dollars in disaster relief is. But I im- therefore face the highest burdens under Mississippi, and Florida suffer from a high rate plore the Majority not to offset disaster relief newly enacted photo ID laws. of poverty, below average income, and chronic with high-speed rail funding. We should not be In Maine, the governor signed a bill ending unemployment. Since the economic recession, forced to choose between leveraging our Na- Election Day Registration even though 60,000 these rates have only gotten worse. tion’s prosperity and paying for essential dis- Mainers registered to vote in 2008 alone. In The Southeastern Crescent Regional Com- aster relief. New Hampshire, the legislature actually mission is based on the successful models of

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