March 15, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2889 And for this reason, we must accept that two countries. Let me say a word about the would be the kind of coup for Pakistan—and significant progress in this area is necessary, President’s decision to stop in Pakistan at I guarantee, the international community before India and the United States can real- the end of our trip. And on one key issue, I would rally around it. ize fully the vast potential of our relation- want to leave no room for doubt. In no way President Clinton will go to India, and also ship. is this a decision to endorse the military to Bangladesh and Pakistan, to strengthen Deputy Secretary Talbott and Minister coup or government led by General America’s bonds with a region that is grow- Singh have gone to unprecedented lengths to Musharraf. And no one should interpret it as ing in importance with each passing year. put our dialogue on these topics on a more such. And in so doing, he will affirm on an official productive footing. And the Cold War’s end We are going to Pakistan because the level what many in this room can testify to opened up new opportunities to work toward United States has interests there which are in their own lives. a world in which the risks and roles of nu- important—and urgent. Our interests include For the connections between America and clear weapons can be reduced, and ulti- avoiding the threat of conflict in South Asia; South Asia are manifest. They may come in mately eliminated. We and India agree that fostering democracy in Pakistan; fighting the form of a physician from Mumbai who it would be tragic if actions now being taken terrorism; preventing proliferation; and spends part of her time each year in Los An- led the world not toward seizing these oppor- doing what we can to help create an environ- geles; or a businessman in Boston who is de- tunities, but instead toward new risks of nu- ment of regional peace and security; and veloping a new technology with a firm in clear war. reaching out to a people whose history is one Dhaka; or a teacher from Tennessee who is We have not yet found a way to create suf- of friendship with the United States. working with young people in Islamabad. ficient common ground on these issues. But The President is not going to Pakistan to In today’s world, geography is no longer I am convinced that our relationship today mediate the Kashmir dispute. We have made destiny. America and South Asia are distant, has the strength and breadth to keep work- it clear he will not do that unless both sides but we are linked in the opportunities we ing through our differences and find a way ask. have, the threats we face, and the changes to forward. Last 4th of July, the President’s ability to which we must respond. So we will continue to discuss how to pur- engage directly with the Pakistani Govern- President Clinton’s historic visit offers the sue security requirements without contrib- ment played a key role in defusing a tense prospect of a welcome new chapter in our re- uting to a costly and destabilizing nuclear conflict in Kargil. For the President to lations with India and her neighbors. But al- and missile arms race. Our goal is to ensure maintain such lines of communication may though that chapter may begin with a visit that people everywhere will be freed of such be very important in any future crisis. from the White House, it will be written by devastating dangers and economic burdens. Some of you know that, when I was a the people of all our countries. We believe that the Comprehensive Test young girl, my father worked as a diplomat For the President’s visit, I ask your sup- Ban Treaty would advance India’s security at the UN on the problem of Kashmir. He port next week. For the larger task, I urge interests—as, by the way, it would advance wrote a book whose first chapter contains your active participation in the months and our own. And that is why, yesterday, I ap- the simple but eloquent statement, ‘‘The his- years to come. peared yesterday with General Shalikashvili tory of Kashmir is a sad story.’’ He is now Thank you all very much for your atten- to highlight the important role in the Ad- dead, and I am old, and yet still this tragic tion. ministration’s continuing efforts with the story goes on. f US Senate on the CTBT that General But today, the conflict over Kashmir has Shalikashvili will play. been fundamentally transformed. For na- TRIBUTE TO DORIS COLEY We likewise believe that steps to strength- tions must not attempt to change borders or KENNER-JACKSON en India’s already-effective system of export zones of occupation through armed force. controls would be in our common interests. And now that they have exploded nuclear de- So would a global treaty to ban the produc- vices, India and Pakistan have all the more HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. tion of fissile material for weapons—and reason to avoid an armed conflict, and all OF NEW JERSEY pending that, a multilateral moratorium. the more reason to restart a discussion on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES India has emphasized that its decisions are ways to build confidence and prevent esca- Wednesday, March 15, 2000 not taken with a narrow regional focus, and lation. we accept that point. But India’s decisions India and Pakistan today must find some Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to also have consequences beyond South Asia. way to move forward. The process is not one call to your attention the deeds of a distin- Here, prudence and clarity in India’s plans that the international community can pre- guished singer, Doris Coley Kenner-Jackson and doctrines could yield great benefits. For scribe for them. We only know that it will of Passaic, New Jersey, whose memorial a pattern of steeply rising defense budgets in take courage—but not the courage of sol- today celebrates her remarkable talents and Asia would serve neither the continent’s se- diers. curity interests nor its development needs. And we can be sure of one more practical legacy. She epitomizes a strong spirit and Such principles of restraint are consistent reality: Tangible steps must be taken to re- never forgot from where she came. with statements India’s own leaders have spect the Line of Control. For so long as this Doris Coley Kenner-Jackson was born Au- made. simple principle is violated, the people of gust 2, 1941 in Wayne County, North Carolina How India addresses all these issues will, of Kashmir have no real hope of peace. to the late Zeno and Ruth Best Coley. She course, influence the decisions we make. But Another vital US interest in Pakistan is was the oldest of five children born to this our goal is a qualitatively different and bet- countering terrorism. The terrorist camps family. One brother, Leodie, preceded her in ter relationship with India—not a simple re- next door in Afghanistan directly threaten death. The world lost a truly remarkable turn to the status quo before the tests. American lives. Because of Pakistan’s influ- Our ability to attain this goal will depend ence with its neighbor, this matter will be woman on February 4, 2000 when Doris largely on what India does. And the limits on high on the President’s agenda. passed away at the Kaiser P. Memorial Hos- our ability to cooperate with India are a General Musharraf has offered to go to Af- pital of Sacramento, California. matter of US law, as well as our inter- ghanistan himself to discuss concerns about Her educational growth began in the two national obligations. And our approach to terrorism. We hope to hear more from him Goldsboro City Schools, Greenleaf and East nonproliferation is global. We cannot aban- about this. And we want to see steps to ad- End, and continued in Passaic where her fam- don it simply because we desire an improved dress the effects of terror on Pakistan’s ily moved during the late Nineteen Fifties. relationship. Any other stance would break neighbors, notably India. Once in New Jersey she continued her edu- faith with all the nations—from South Afri- Nothing would do more to bolster the en- ca to South America to the former Soviet re- tire world’s confidence in Pakistan’s govern- cation, and attended Passaic High School. publics—who decisions to strengthen their ment than to learn that its people will re- During high school, Doris’ main pursuit was own security and the cause of nonprolifera- gain their ability to choose their leaders music. It was at this time that she proved her- tion by joining the NPT. And it would give sooner rather than later. And few things did self to be a remarkable singer. cover to states which, unlike India, might more to undermine the confidence than the Always an active and involved vocalist, threaten us directly. recent order that judges take an oath of loy- Doris learned much of her skill in the church. We will persist in our efforts to reconcile, alty to the military, rather than to the con- Music was her passion and her gift to the to the greatest extent possible, our non- stitution. world. Her love for music was deeply rooted in proliferation concerns with India’s apprecia- In all these areas and others, we see oppor- tion of its security requirements. Our dia- tunities not for mere gestures, but for real gospel. The early years spent singing in the logue on these subjects will be continued steps forward. For example, Pakistan’s for- church choir instilled in Doris the attributes during the President’s trip, and beyond. eign minister has recently argued the advan- necessary for her to become a stellar force in One topic we will discuss in both India and tages, from Pakistan’s own standpoint, of the music industry. It was the small steps in Pakistan is the relationship between these early signature of the CTBT. Now, that the beginning of her life that taught her the

VerDate May 21 2004 10:41 Aug 11, 2004 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR00\E15MR0.000 E15MR0 2890 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 15, 2000 fundamentals that would make her a role MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO BETTY standing through participation in the U.S. Sis- model to scores upon scores of people world- WILSON ter Cities Program. Betty also received the wide. United States Air Force Award for the ad- Doris has had a remarkable career, which HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO vancement of peace through air power; the has taken her to the top of the charts. While OF CALIFORNIA California Business and Professional Women’s she was a student at Passaic High School, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club Civic Award; the National Civic Commit- tee’s People-to-People award; and the annual she and three classmates, Shirley Alston Wednesday, March 15, 2000 Reeves, Beverly Lee and Addie Mickie Harris Good Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of formed a pop ensemble that became the Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, my district America. Betty and her husband Sterling, who Shirelles. lost a veteran community leader on Monday passed away in 1990, were named the 1985 with the passing of Betty Wilson, the first The singing group eventually revolutionized ‘‘Residential Citizens of the Year’’ by the woman to serve as mayor in Los Angeles the ‘‘girl group’’ sound of the Fifties and Six- Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce. County. ties. This success was punctuated by ten hit Betty is survived by her son Robert, daugh- Born in Danville, Illinois on June 13, 1915, ter Jacqueline, four grandchildren and three singles including, ‘‘Tonight’s the Night,’’ ‘‘Will Betty Wilson and her husband Sterling Wilson You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,’’ ‘‘Soldier Boy,’’ great-grandchildren. Her family and friends will moved to Santa Fe Springs in 1949. Working miss her greatly and to them I extend my sin- ‘‘Mama Said’’ and ‘‘Dedicated to the one I as a field deputy for Los Angeles City Council Love.’’ The latter, an American classic, fea- cerest heartfelt sympathy and pray that they members for 25 years, Betty developed a will receive God’s comforting graces in abun- tured Doris as the lead vocalist. It is inter- keen understanding of public service. She was esting to note that this sound is experiencing dance. actively involved in efforts to make Santa Fe f a current renaissance heralded by Britain’s Springs a city, and when voters approved in- Spice Girls who debuted in the United States corporation in 1957, they also elected her to WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH in 1996. the city council. The council then chose Betty SCHOOL This native of North Carolina, who later to be the first mayor of Santa Fe Springs. As moved to New Jersey, found fame and fortune one of the founders of Santa Fe Springs, Betty HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN around the world. As a member of the played a key role in shaping the city’s mission OF MASSACHUSETTS Shirelles, she received numerous awards in to be a business community. She served on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many countries. One highlight of her life and the city council for four decades, retiring in career came on January 17, 1996 in New 1997, and also served as mayor a total of 11 Wednesday, March 15, 2000 York City, New York when the Shirelles were times. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, it is with inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame of Betty’s dedication to public service is evi- great pride that I rise to recognize Wachusett Cleveland, Ohio. To mark this achievement, dent by the number of organizations she has Regional High School for being designated a the auditorium of Passaic High School was been involved with and the awards she has GRAMMY Signature School by the GRAMMY named in honor of the group. In addition, won. Betty was Chapter President of the Foundation. The GRAMMY Foundation is a Doris was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Santa Fe Springs Business and Professional non for profit arm of the recording Academy, Foundation. Women’s Club; a member of the Santa Fe dedicated to advancing the role of music and Doris was united in marriage to Alfonza Springs Women’s Club; Honorary Member of art based education across the country and Kenner, until his death. Together they had two the Soroptimist International of Santa Fe ensuring access to America’s righ cultural leg- sons, Antonio and Gary. Later, she married Springs; and the Los Angeles County Chil- acy. Wallace Jackson with whom she had twins, dren’s Services Task Force. She was Presi- Wachusett was one of only 100 schools to Tracy Jackson and Staci Jackson Richardson. dent of the Los Angeles County Division of the be selected out of over 18,000 schools. I be- All who knew Doris felt her magic and League of California Cities, chaired the lieve that this national recognition is a credit to unique ability to form a distinctive bond with League’s Human Resources Committee and all the students, parents, and teachers that each and every person she met. The magic served on the League’s Revenue and Tax- make the Wachusett’s music program so spe- transcended all boundaries and is a true testa- ation Committee, Action Plan for Local Gov- cial. After submitting their application to an ment to the loving kindness of her spirit. De- ernment Task Force, and Transportation Task independent data compiling firm for processing spite being ill, she was performing concerts Force. In addition to being the first woman last September, Wachusett was asked to sub- until the end. This includes a series of shows mayor in Los Angeles County, Betty was the mit additional information including recordings from January 8 through January 15, 2000 first woman to chair the National League of of school concerts, sample concert programs, aboard a cruise ship. Cities. and music curriculum, which was reviewed by Long active in the Sister City Program, Betty an independent screening committee. The Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- served three terms as President; became committee then designated Wachusett Re- leagues, the City of Passaic, Doris’ family, President Emeritus of the Town Affiliation As- gional High School as a GRAMMY Signature friends and me, in recognizing the outstanding sociation of the U.S., Inc. (Sister Cities Inter- School. accomplishments in life and in music of Doris national); and was the Council Liaison to the Congratulations to Dr. Pandiscio, students, Coley Kenner-Jackson. Santa Fe Springs Sister City Committee, Com- families, and all my friends at Wachusett Re- munity Program Committee and Beautification gional High School on this wonderful recogni- f Committee. tion. I join the entire community in celebrating PERSONAL EXPLANATION Betty chaired the International Municipal Co- is this marvelous achievement. operation Committee; served as an Executive f Committee member of the Southern California HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Joint Powers Insurance Authority; was co- TRIBUTE TO RABBI AND MRS. SUGARMAN OF CALIFORNIA Chair and Council Liaison for the Santa Fe Springs Emergency Preparedness Conference IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Business and Industry; and sat on the Ad- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Wednesday, March 15, 2000 visory Council for the Salvation Army Transi- OF CALIFORNIA tional Living Center in Whittier. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, on March 8, Betty Wilson’s long list of community com- 2000, I missed five votes because I was de- mitment has been recognized by her listing in Wednesday, March 15, 2000 layed in California because of a canceled ‘‘Who’s Who in American Women’’ and in Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to flight. ‘‘Outstanding Civic Leaders of America.’’ She pay tribute to Rabbi Marvin and Rebbetzin Had I been present, I would have voted was awarded the ‘‘Peace Dollar’’ for her work Avis Sugarman who will be honored at the ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 29, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. in the Sister City Program, and the Dwight D. Shaarey Zedek Congregation’s 46th Annual 31, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 32, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Eisenhower Award for distinguished service in Banquet on March 19, 2000. The occasion will No. 33 and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 34. furtherance of the goals of international under- mark Rabbi Sugarman’s retirement and will

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