H6824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 16, 2001 When Francis announced his retire- became a legislator, advised him, ‘‘Take The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ment in 1999, the Montana House of great pride in your accomplishments. objection to the request of the gentle- Representatives passed a resolution ‘‘This House will always belong to you woman from Virginia? honoring him and designating a Francis,’’ he added. There was no objection. ‘‘Francis Bardanouve Appreciation Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Day.’’ yield myself such time as I may con- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I This resolution aptly stated: sume. may consume. ‘‘Francis Bardanouve has never sought Mr. Speaker, I once again want to Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2261, introduced by personal distinction or reward, but has commend the gentleman for honoring our distinguished colleague, the gentle- had his leadership role cast upon him such an outstanding individual by woman from (Ms. MCKINNEY) . . . The strong hands of Francis naming a post office after former Rep- designates the facility of the United Bardanouve have played a major role resentative Bardanouve. States Postal Service located at 2853 in shaping the destiny of Montana.’’ I also want to thank him for edu- Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, as By designating the Harlem, Montana cating many of us who did not know the Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office Post Office the ‘‘Francis Bardanouve that there was a Harlem, Montana. Building. Post Office,’’ we honor not only a good Generally, when we think of Harlem, Members of the entire House delega- Montanan who quietly did his duty for we think of New York. So we thank the tion from the State of Georgia are many years, but we pay tribute to all gentleman on both counts. original cosponsors of this legislation. those who honorably serve their com- Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Earl Shinhoster was a dedicated com- munity and this country day after day quests for time, and I yield back the munity servant, both locally and glob- without expecting praise. balance of my time. ally. His efforts to observe and monitor Public officials come and go, but Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. elections in Africa helped to promote Francis, please know that your deeds Speaker, I urge all Members to support democracy and freedom, while his serv- and service will remain forever en- this measure, H.R. 2876, and I yield ice as a Georgia State coordinator of graved in the archives of our Nation, back the balance of my time. voter education and his many roles the post office in your community, and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. with the National Association for the the hearts of your family and friends. QUINN). The question is on the motion Advancement of Colored People helped Mr. Speaker, I urge strong support of offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- strengthen domestic civil liberties, House Resolution 2876, and I include for ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the voting rights, and equality. the RECORD a news article regarding House suspend the rules and pass the His persistence to forward our Na- this legislation. bill, H.R. 2876. tion’s values will be missed, and this The article referred to is as follows: The question was taken; and (two- post office designation is a fitting trib- [From the Independent Record, Apr. 15, 1993] thirds having voted in favor thereof) ute to his memory. LAWMAKER HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE the rules were suspended and the bill Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of H.R. (By Bob Anez) was passed. 2261, and I reserve the balance of my Rep. Francis Bardanouve bowed his head A motion to reconsider was laid on time. and blushed Wednesday as he listened to a the table. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I half-hour tribute from the Montana House f yield myself such time as I may con- commemorating his 34 years as a state law- EARL T. SHINHOSTER POST sume. maker. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the ‘‘It’s almost overwhelming,’’ he told legis- OFFICE Committee on Government Reform, I lators after hearing praise about his efforts Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. during three decades in the House. ‘‘What- am pleased to join my colleague, the ever I have done is what you helped me do.’’ Speaker, I move to suspend the rules gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. JO Bardanouve, a Harlem Democrat, was first and pass the bill (H.R. 2261) to des- ANN DAVIS), in consideration of H.R. elected to the Legislature in 1958 and has ignate the facility of the United States 2281, which names a post office in Deca- served as chairman of the powerful House Postal Service located at 2853 Candler tur, Georgia, after Earl T. Shinhoster. Appropriations Committee in 10 sessions. Road in Decatur, Georgia, as the ‘‘Earl He will not run for re-election next year H.R. 2261 was introduced by the gen- T. Shinhoster Post Office.’’ tlewoman from Georgia (Ms. MCKIN- because the newly drawn legislative districts The Clerk read as follows: prevent him from seeking his current seat. NEY) on June 20, 2001. Gov. Marc Racicot read a proclamation de- H.R. 2261 Earl T. Shinhoster, a native of Sa- claring Wednesday ‘‘Francis Bardanouve Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- vannah, Georgia, was a prominent civil Day.’’ resentatives of the United States of America in rights leader and Director of the The document lauded Bardanouve for Congress assembled, NAACP’s Voter Endowment Project, a faithfully and diligently serving the inter- SECTION 1. EARL T. SHINHOSTER POST OFFICE. national voter registration project. He ests of the people in his district and the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the state. It calls Bardanouve a ‘‘living institu- dedicated 30 years of his life to working United States Postal Service located at 2853 in various leadership positions with the tion.’’ Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, shall be The House unanimously approved a resolu- known and designated as the ‘‘Earl T. NAACP, serving as the organization’s tion honoring Bardanouve’s years of service Shinhoster Post Office’’. Acting Executive Director and Chief and branding him ‘‘one of the Treasure (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Economic Officer for 2 years in the State’s living treasures.’’ map, regulation, document, paper, or other mid-1990s. The measure cites his sense of fairness, record of the United States to the facility re- willingness to listen and ability to make in- Until his death last year, Mr. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to formed decisions. Shinhoster was involved in his busi- be a reference to the Earl T. Shinhoster Post ‘‘Francis Bardanouve has always faced the ness, the Shinhoster Group, and served Office. legislative challenge with energy, wisdom, as President of the Sister Cities Asso- keen wit and a dedication to the common The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ciation of Greater Decatur, Inc. good,’’ the resolution says. ‘‘Francis ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, Bardanouve has never sought personal dis- Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. tinction or reward, but has had his leader- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) MCKINNEY), for introducing this meas- ship role cast upon him.’’ each will control 20 minutes. The resolution calls him a believer in ure to honor such an outstanding indi- equality, fairness and integrity, and adds, The Chair recognizes the gentle- vidual who spent so much time with ‘‘The strong hands of Francis Bardanouve woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN the National Association for the Ad- have played a major role in shaping the des- DAVIS). vancement of Colored People. We all tiny of Montana.’’ GENERAL LEAVE know the role that it has played in the Several former and present lawmakers who Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. development and protection of civil have sat next to Bardanouve over the years Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that recalled their sessions with the Harlem farm- rights and civil liberties in this coun- er. all Members may have 5 legislative try. Speaker John Mercer, a Polson Republican days within which to revise and extend I would urge swift passage of this who was 2 years old when Bardanouve first their remarks on H.R. 2261. bill.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:39 Oct 17, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16OC7.072 pfrm04 PsN: H16PT1 October 16, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6825 Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she but Earl was also the Chairman of the millions of acres of land to exploit the may consume to the gentlewoman from Georgia delegation to the National rubber that produces their tires, and Georgia (Ms. MCKINNEY). Summit on Africa, and lived every day today still holds the property. This Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I of his adult life working on behalf of hold contributes to the fight for space thank the gentleman for yielding time his people. within this war-torn area. to me. In the words of Walter Butler, Jr., So in addition to building on his leg- Mr. Speaker, I also thank my col- President of the Georgia State Con- acy, we have to fight on behalf of fami- league, the gentlewoman from Virginia ference of the NAACP, ‘‘Earl gave his lies and victims of the Ford Explorer/ (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS), and the gen- life that others could enjoy the fruits Firestone Tires debacle, and we must tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS), for of the Constitution of life, liberty, and fight for the people of Africa who are, their kind words on behalf of Mr. the pursuit of happiness.’’ all too often, unable to fight for them- Shinhoster. For younger people, if they were to selves. We must help them find a way I was very happy to introduce this study his life, they would find a man to stop the plunder and rape of Africa’s bill several months ago, and to an- who came through the ranks of the human, mineral, and strategic re- nounce its introduction at a special . Earl started out sources. memorial service held at Martin Lu- in Savannah, Georgia, an area I used to To date, Firestone and Ford are re- ther King, Jr.’s former church, Ebe- represent in my first term in Congress, luctant to admit responsibility for the nezer Baptist Church. the old 11th District of Georgia. failure of their products. I know Earl First, let me thank the gentleman In Savannah, he was active in the will not rest until we help Africa re- from Indiana (Chairman BURTON), for Connie Wimberly Youth Council. From ceive real security and peace through his help and cooperation in bringing there, it was on to the NAACP, which justice. this important legislation to the floor. became for Earl a labor of love. He In life, Earl believed his work for the When this bill leaves the House, Sen- started out as a volunteer youth leader NAACP, for civil rights, for equal ator MAX CLELAND of Georgia will and rose all the way to the CEO posi- rights did not suffer while he worked usher it through the Senate. tion. on Africa-related issues. Indeed, we Earl Shinhoster, for those who did Like Malcolm and Martin, Earl was know that the work for human rights not have a chance to know him or international. His passion for Africa, has no boundaries and knows no end as know of him, was a wonderful activist, her suffering, and his efforts among the long as there is evil on this Earth. father, husband, and friend. I knew him people there was another part of Earl’s I have received Earl’s marching or- first as an activist. Most of America ministry. He once served as Field Di- ders, and I know that all is well with got a chance to know him because he rector for the National Democratic In- him as long as each and every one of us stitute in Ghana, where he trained was an activist. who was touched by him remembers his But as we got to know him, we local citizens to serve as election mon- values and America’s values as we tra- learned that he operated in many di- itors. verse these dangerous times right now. From Ghana his interest spread to mensions; that while he served the Let us continue to show the world, as Liberia. At the time of his death, he family of man, he was also very much Earl T. Shinhoster did through his was assisting the country of Liberia. work, that if you work on behalf of the a family man. He was touring the United States with His wife, Ruby, was so generous. She people, you will truly live forever. Liberia’s First Lady, Mrs. Jewel How- shared her Earl with all of us. And al- ard-Taylor, offering an opportunity for b 1700 though Earl was also a father to Mi- black Americans to learn firsthand Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. chael Omar, Earl also fathered to the what was happening in Liberia and how Speaker, I have no further speakers at vitality of the movement for the rights we could help. this time, and I reserve the balance of of America’s poor and dispossessed. I As a result, the country of Liberia, my time. thank Ruby and I thank Michael Omar. by order of its President, made Earl T. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, The family of activists that helped to Shinhoster a citizen of Liberia post- it is my pleasure to yield as much time make America a better place were all humously, offered land to his family, as she might consume to the gentle- friends of Earl Shinhoster: Reverend and is helping to establish the Earl T. woman from Florida (Mrs. MEEK). James Orange, former Ambassador An- Shinhoster People to People for Africa (Mrs. MEEK of Florida asked and was drew Young, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Foundation. given permission to revise and extend and our own colleague, the gentleman We now are in a position to honor her remarks.) from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS). Earl and ensure his legacy. We are in a Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I But now Earl has joined the legion of position to ensure that his work and thank my colleague for allowing me human rights activists who came be- mission continue. this opportunity to say a few words fore him, from Sojourner Truth to Har- This bill would not have come this about Earl Shinhoster. riet Tubman, from Frederick Douglass far without the support of the Georgia I knew Earl Shinhoster, and it is an to Henry McNeal Turner. It was Turner delegation to the House of Representa- honor to rise in support of H.R. 2261, who said, ‘‘I am here to demand my tives, and I would like to personally designating a post office in Decatur, rights and to hurl thunderbolts at the thank the gentlemen from Georgia, Mr. Georgia. It is in Decatur, Georgia; but man who would dare to cross the COLLINS, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. LINDER, Mr. Earl Shinhoster is known throughout threshold of my manhood....’’ LEWIS, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. DEAL, Mr. KING- this world. This line alone epitomizes the life STON, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. Shinhoster is an American hero Earl Shinhoster led. Earl was strong, and Mr. BARR, in their endorsement of who led the southeast region of the proud, well-spoken, and internation- this bill. NAACP during the last decades of the alist. It has been little more than a In closing, the circumstances that 20th century. I am proud to have year since Earl left us, but I can rest in led to the tragic accident that claimed known Earl Shinhoster and to share in the certainty that Martin is on his left the life of this civil rights icon serve as the magnificent legacy he has left for side and Malcolm is on his right side. marching orders for us to continue the America. Earl died an untimely death, but we valiant pursuit for justice, peace, and Mr. Shinhoster played a defining role know that his life was not spent in equity. in America’s quest for justice and vain. I just want to take a moment to The tire that blew out and reportedly equality of opportunity during a major reflect on his legacy of helping and led his Ford Explorer to flip out of con- transitional period in the Nation’s his- serving, and to suggest to all who will trol was discovered to be a Firestone tory. Designating this post office in his use this post office that the man we tire, the same model tire whose defec- honor pays tribute to a young Amer- honor is well worth their emulation. tive design has led to the death of doz- ican crusader whose courage and wis- When Earl believed in a thing, he ens of people and scores of injuries dom appealed to our noblest character gave himself wholeheartedly. Earl across the world. as a Nation, and the committee should served as Executive Director and CEO Firestone, in its beginning through be commended for naming this post of- of the national NAACP in Baltimore, colonial conquests in Africa, seized fice after Earl Shinhoster. So does

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:39 Oct 17, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16OC7.076 pfrm04 PsN: H16PT1 H6826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 16, 2001 honor go to the gentlewoman from the country knew Earl Shinhoster. He Mr. Speaker, I think we have all Georgia (Ms. MCKINNEY), who has al- also traveled to Africa. He cared about heard how much Mr. Shinhoster was ways been a fighter in the area of civil her people, and he loved the people of admired and respected by his col- rights, for taking the opportunity to the motherland. leagues and how much he has done for recognize all of the good things that Earl Shinhoster was a leader of the Georgia. I urge all Members to support Earl Shinhoster did. NAACP for more than 35 years. At the this measure. He labored, struggled, sacrificed, and time of his death he was a director of Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, if I were asked gave his all to address the challenges of Voter Empowerment, a national voter to describe Earl T. Shinhoster in a single racial equality, wherever they registration and education program. He word, ‘‘patriot’’ would be the first that would emerged, police use of deadly force, was involved in efforts to raise census come to mind. academic excellence in the schools, ra- participation among blacks and others. From his teen-age years until his untimely cial disturbances, fair immigration It is because of his tireless work for death at 47, he devoted his life to making the practices, school busing, fair housing, voter education and voter participa- promises so eloquently expressed in the Dec- insurance redlining, mortgage dis- tion, voter registration, turning out laration of Independence and the U.S. Con- crimination practices, fair political re- the vote, that many of us are where we stitution—promises such as justice, oppor- districting, voter education, and par- are today. tunity, and the freedom to pursue one’s Earl Shinhoster cared about people. ticipation. dreams—apply to every citizen. He loved people. He was a graduate of The history of Earl Shinhoster is a We could also call him a ‘‘relentless fighter’’ . He loved More- history of in the and a ‘‘thoughtful leader.’’ house. He loved his school. He cared southeastern United States. His life Earl Shinhoster exemplified all of these about human rights and civil rights. He chronicles the ongoing struggle of Afri- qualities during three decades of service with cared deeply about all of the people of can Americans for equal rights and so- the NAACP. As executive director and chief this land and of this planet. He cared cial justice. For those of us who knew economic officer, he achieved renewed sta- about being empowered and empow- him and worked with him, this post of- ering others. He cared about equal ac- bility by sharply increasing membership and fice will cause us to pause and reflect cess and equal opportunity. reducing indebtedness. As director of the on his journey and remind us of the Throughout his life, Earl was always Voter Empowerment Project, he increased challenges that we must meet in this looking for creative ways to break registration and opened the political process to day and time. down the barriers that separated us, to thousands of people. During the last census, For generations of Americans to make things a little fairer, a little bet- he worked diligently to boost participation by come, the naming of this post office ter. He truly lived to make a dif- African Americans in an effort to ensure that lets them know that there was a young ference. I was there. every American would be counted. American named Earl T. Shinhoster Mr. Speaker, Earl’s eyes were always In one of his final public appearances, he whose intelligence, vision, and leader- on the prize. He did not have time for urged fellow members of the NAACP to al- ship guided his people and this country small talk or just playing around or ways keep fighting for the cause of human- toward our goal of freedom, justice, what some people call horsing around. ity—and to always uphold the values they and democracy for all. He was a very serious young man. learned in their family, church and school. He Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Though his life was tragically cut was a man of courage, of commitment and of Speaker, I reserve the balance of my short, his legacy must live on so that principle. time. others may know and be inspired by Mr. Speaker, I urge our colleagues to sup- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, this great American and the unbeliev- port H.R. 2261, a bill introduced by my col- it is my pleasure to yield such time as able impact he had on Georgia and our league from Georgia, Congresswoman MCKIN- he might consume to the gentleman Nation and so much of our world. NEY, to name a Decatur, Georgia Post Office from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS), who is noted For these reasons and others, Mr. in memory of Earl T. Shinhoster, as a fitting as a contemporary pioneer of the civil Speaker, I support the designation of tribute to a great American patriot. rights movement. the Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office in Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Decatur, Georgia. of my friend Earl Shinhoster, who died on I want to thank my dear friend and col- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. June 11, 2000, in a car accident. league, the gentleman from Illinois Speaker, I reserve the balance of my This good man joined many of us in strug- (Mr. DAVIS), for yielding the time; and time. gling to make America better in innumerable I want to thank my friend and col- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ways. He spent 30 years with the National As- league, the gentlewoman from Georgia yield myself such time as I may con- sociation for the Advancement of Colored sume. (Ms. MCKINNEY), my neighbor next People (NAACP). Mr. Speaker, I do not have any addi- door, for bringing this legislation be- This organization was the original civil rights tional speakers, but I do know the gen- fore us. organization, and it still stands among the tleman from Mississippi (Mr. THOMP- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support great leaders for human rights in the world. SON) had intended to be here and speak the designation of the Earl T. Earl Shinhoster began at the age of 13 on behalf of this bill; and had he been Shinhoster Post Office in Decatur, stuffing envelopes, sitting-in and picketing for able to make it, I am sure that he Georgia. Earl Shinhoster was a great the basic civil rights of American people. He would have done so. American. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank all of stayed with it, humbly saying later in life that I knew Earl. He was a friend of mine. those who have spoken, because he had never had a real job, just a calling and He had a distinguished career of public through their eloquence, they have per- a movement. service in Georgia, the Nation, and the mitted us the opportunity to relive the He served as the NAACP director of the world. Before his premature death last life and legacy of Earl Shinhoster and Southeast until he was called in 1995 to be year, Earl lived in DeKalb County, also to pay tribute and recognize the acting director and chief executive officer of Georgia, in metropolitan Atlanta with tremendous work of the NAACP. the national organization. his family. He was a devoted husband, As a matter of fact, I was in Decatur, While in the South, he traveled to every father, and brother. He was more than Illinois, Saturday with the Illinois meeting he could attend, in cities, on farms, in just a resident of Georgia; he was a cit- chapters and there are so many simi- the poorest areas of the poorest area of our izen of the world. larities and so many things are rel- nation. No one was beneath him; no one was Earl was born and reared in Savan- evant. So I simply thank all of them. too poor or oppressed for his attention, love nah, Georgia. He loved our State. He I commend the life and the work of and service. loved our Nation. He traveled the Earl Shinhoster. Few of us have served so well and so con- length and breadth of the American Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- sistently as Earl Shinhoster. Few have asked South, into south Georgia and to the quests for time, and I yield back the for less compensation or sought less recogni- delta of Mississippi and the black belt balance of my time. tion. He was a servant of the people, of free- of Alabama, eastern Arkansas, North Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. dom and of God. Earl Shinhoster was a grad- Carolina, South Carolina, the bayou of Speaker, I yield myself 1 minute to uate of Morehouse College, where I also grad- Louisiana. Everybody in this part of conclude. uated.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:37 Oct 17, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16OC7.077 pfrm04 PsN: H16PT1 October 16, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6827 When he died in that automobile accident, designates the facility of the United Ms. WATSON of California. Mr. he was picked up by a chariot and taken to a States Postal Service located at 5472 Speaker, I rise to speak in support of higher place. He asked for no praise, but he Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, H.R. 2454, a bill I introduced to name a will never be forgotten. Where he walked, California as the Congressman Julian United States post office in my con- there remains traces of his life on the hearts C. Dixon Post Office. Members of the gressional district, and Julian’s, after of everyone. We must all be grateful for his entire House delegation from the State the late Congressman Julian C. Dixon. life and sing his memory in our songs. of California are co-sponsors of this Julian Dixon dedicated his life to Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. legislation. serving his community. He ably rep- Speaker, I yield back the balance of Julian C. Dixon served as a Member resented his friends, his neighbors, and my time. of Congress representing the Los Ange- his constituents from Los Angeles and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. les, California area. Mr. Dixon served Culver City in Congress for over 2 dec- QUINN). The question is on the motion 10 terms in the U.S. House and had just ades. We went to high school together. offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- been elected to an 11th term when he I graduated the year ahead of him, and ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the passed away in December of last year. I followed him into the legislature. House suspend the rules and pass the Congressman Dixon was a tireless ad- When he went to Congress, I went to bill, H.R. 2261. vocate of civil rights and as the highest the Senate. I took his staff, who re- The question was taken; and (two- ranking Democrat on the Permanent mained with me for over a decade. thirds having voted in favor thereof) Select Committee on Intelligence, a During his tenure, Julian served his the rules were suspended and the bill highly respected voice on national se- community, his country and this insti- was passed. curity issues. He was also a friend of tution by often taking on some of the A motion to reconsider was laid on many Members of this House and will toughest jobs here in Congress. Among the table. be sorely missed. those tough assignments was his chair- Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of H.R. manship of the House Committee on f 2454, as amended. Standards of Official Conduct. As CONGRESSMAN JULIAN C. DIXON Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of chairman of this ethics panel, Julian my time. POST OFFICE BUILDING was praised for the even-handed and de- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I liberate manner in which he handled Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. yield myself such time as I may con- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules sume. difficult cases involving his colleagues and pass the bill (H.R. 2454) to redesig- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride in the House. nate the facility of the United States and pleasure that I stand to help honor Julian also served as the most senior Postal Service located at 5472 and pay tribute to the late Congress- Democrat on the House Permanent Se- Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, man Julian Dixon. Julian grew up in lect Committee on Intelligence. His California, as the ‘‘Congressman Julian California, went to school, went in to colleagues in the House and within the C. Dixon Post Office Building,’’ as the military, returned home, finished U.S. intelligence establishment have amended. college, went to law school, became a often commented on how they valued The Clerk read as follows: member of the California assembly. He Julian’s experience and wisdom on questions of national security. H.R. 2454 was a graduate of California State Uni- versity in 1962 and a 1967 graduate of With the risk and challenges of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- America’s current struggle against ter- resentatives of the United States of America in Southwest University Law School in Congress assembled, Los Angeles. He served in the military rorism, Julian’s contribution to this ef- fort will be sorely missed by his SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. from 1957 to 1960, rising to the rank of The facility of the United States Postal sergeant before returning home where friends, his colleagues and his constitu- Service located at 5472 Crenshaw Boulevard he practiced law. ents. in Los Angeles, California, and known as the Mr. Dixon got involved in public ac- b 1715 Latijera Station, shall be known and des- tivities and public life. He was elected ignated as the ‘‘Congressman Julian C. to the California assembly. He was While serving his Nation, Julian Dixon Post Office’’. elected to the U.S. House of Represent- never forgot about serving his commu- SEC. 2. REFERENCES. atives where he served as a senior nity back home in Los Angeles, Cali- Any reference in a law, map, regulation, member of the powerful Committee on fornia, and in Culver City. When the document, paper, or other record of the Appropriations where he once chaired 1992 civil disturbances tore apart United States to the facility referred to in neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Julian section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia. In addition to serving as responded with creative ideas to re- the Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Of- build neighborhoods and restore the fice. ranking Democrat on the House Per- manent Select Committee on Intel- hope. He fought for aid to small busi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nesses and families impacted by the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from ligence, he served as chairman of the Committee on Standards of Official emergency. Typical of his approach Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the was the ‘‘Angel Gate’’ program, which gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) Conduct. During the 1980’s, Julian Dixon was takes disadvantaged youth from inner each will control 20 minutes. the chairman of the Congressional city schools and gives them the oppor- The Chair recognizes the gentle- Black Caucus. He was noted as being a tunity to get additional math and woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN sound politician who was not only well science education from the California DAVIS). respected among his colleagues but his National Guard. When the Northridge GENERAL LEAVE constituents also. I was pleased to call Earthquake struck Los Angeles in 1994, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. him brother because we both were Julian once again responded quickly to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that members, and I still am, of Alpha Phi help his community recover. all Members may have 5 legislative Alpha fraternity where Julian was well Julian’s commitment to Los Angeles days within which to revise and extend known, well respected and well loved. was not limited to responding to crises. their remarks on the bill, H.R. 2454. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my He was a tireless booster of his commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there colleagues to support H.R. 2454, to nity and worked to bring improve- objection to the request of the gentle- name a post office the Julian C. Dixon ments to the lives of his constituents. woman from Virginia? Post Office Building. Many Angelenos probably remember There was no objection. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. him as a moving force behind the con- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my struction of the region’s public transit Speaker, I yield myself such time as I time. infrastructure. Anyone from Los Ange- may consume. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I les knows that traffic is a constant Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2454, introduced by yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman challenge. Julian worked hard to find our distinguished colleague, the gentle- from California (Ms. WATSON), the au- solutions to improve mobility for all woman from California (Ms. WATSON), thor of this legislation. Angelenos.

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