May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E929 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

FOSTER CARE Survivors include his parents of Ridgeland; father was a good soldier, and he wanted to his wife, Kisha R. Patterson of Columbus, be a good soldier like him.’’ Ga; two grandparents, Elizabeth Osgood and The state Senate adopted a resolution last HON. DIANE E. WATSON Henry Osgood of Ridgeland; a daughter, week sponsored by Pinckney honoring Pat- OF CALIFORNIA Kesauna M. Patterson of Columbus, Ga; a terson and his sacrifice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son, Kaven M. Scott of Columbus, Ga; six sis- During the service, Brig. Gen. Jose´ Riojas, Thursday, May 20, 2004 ters, Toneka P. Nelson, Tarsha P. Myers and assistant commander of the Army’s 3rd In- Jamesha P. Anderson of Ridgeland, Charvia fantry Division based at Fort Stewart, Ga., Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Watkis of Beaufort, Shamone Huggins of presented Patterson’s wife with the Bronze speak on behalf of our Nation’s foster care Whitehall and Marisa Patterson of Korea. Star and Purple Heart that he earned while youth during National Foster Care month. Bostick Funeral in Ridgeland is in charge. waging war in the desert. As of January 2003, there were 33,000 chil- Soldiers decked out in dress uniforms dren in Los Angeles County foster care, which [From the Beaufort Gazette, May 11, 2004] served as pallbearers, and later fired a three- is the highest number of dependents in any FALLEN SOLDIER LAID TO REST round rifle volley to honor Patterson as the sound of taps played by a lone bugler echoed county. I represent many of these youngsters FAMILY, FRIENDS REMEMBER LOCAL MAN WHO throughout the otherwise quiet cemetery. DIED SERVING HIS COUNTRY IN IRAQ who, on average, live in five different places. ‘‘You couldn’t ask for a better person to I co-sponsored H.R. 1534, which strives to (By Michael Kerr) protect our country,’’ Pinckney said. place children in safe, loving, and permanent RIDGELAND.—Esau Patterson Jr. would f homes. have turned 26 today. But what happens when these youths turn But instead of a birthday celebration, his HONORING HONDA 18 and ‘‘age out?’’ Only 27 percent of foster family, friends and loved ones gathered Mon- MANUFACTURING OF ALABAMA care high school graduates attend college, half day at Mount Carmel Baptist Center in the national average. Foster care youths lack Ridgeland, the Army staff sergeant’s home- town, to honor and remember a man of God HON. MIKE ROGERS the funding and supportive climate college stu- who fell as a hero on the Iraqi battlefield. OF ALABAMA dents need to succeed. I support legislation Patterson was killed along with seven IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that helps foster care students with their col- other members of the Army’s 1st Armored lege admissions and financing. Division on April 29 near Mahmudiyah, south Thursday, May 20, 2004 This week the Committee on Government of Baghdad. He had been clearing explosives Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, on from a key Iraqi highway when a station Reform will meet to determine how our current May 7, 2004, Honda Manufacturing of Ala- foster care structure can be strengthened. wagon approached and detonated a car bomb, killing the eight soldiers and wounding four bama held a ceremony to recognize the begin- This Congress must act to ensure the future ning of production on its second line of vehicle of our foster care youth is as bright as any others. ‘‘E.J.,’’ as his friends and family knew him, assembly. This event highlights Honda’s grow- other child’s. Thank you. was the only son in a family of six daugh- ing commitment to Alabama through invest- f ters. He left behind his wife, Kisha, 2–year- ment, job creation and economic development. old daughter Kesauna and 4–year-old stepson HONORING THE LIFE OF ESAU It emphasizes the jobs created by the expan- Kaven Scott. sion as well as the jobs created by the sup- PATTERSON His father, Esau Patterson Sr., spoke about a son who had always made him proud before pliers who have moved to the South, many of HON. JOE WILSON the more than 100 people who gathered in the them in Alabama. Honda opened its first assembly line in Lin- OF SOUTH CAROLINA church ‘‘My expectations of a man are very high,’’ coln in November 2001. One year later, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES said Patterson, who retired from the Army Honda began construction of the second as- Thursday, May 20, 2004 in 1992 and settled in Ridgeland. sembly line. A $425 million capital investment, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Over the years, Patterson said, he watched coupled with the initial expenditure, brought his little boy exceed those expectations and er, I rise today to honor the life of Army Staff become a man. Honda’s investment in Alabama to more than Sergeant Esau Patterson, Jr. of Ridgeland, ‘‘That made me proud, and not because he $1 billion. The result is 4,300 high quality, SC, who paid the ultimate sacrifice on April was in the military,’’ he said. ‘‘He was a gen- good paying jobs and a doubling of the plant’s 29th in Iraq while on duty defending American tleman at all times. He always put other initial production capacity to 300,000 vehicles families in the War on Terror. is a true hero people in front of him. He always carried a and engines by the end of 2004. Honda’s Pilot and will be remembered as a patriot. smile on his face and tried to do the best.’’ SUV will join the Odyssey as the two products I ask all of my colleagues to join me in ex- Family members and friends recited manufactured at Honda Manufacturing of Ala- pressing our deepest sympathy to his family poems, sang hymns and told stories of a won- bama. derful son, brother, father and husband. Pat- and friends. terson was a kind man, friends said, a man The new assembly line was built adjacent to I ask that his obituary and an article from who loved his family and his country, a man the existing facility and will mirror the current The Beaufort Gazette be inserted into the who gave everything to protect them both. facility’s operations with synchronous body CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ‘‘I am so proud to say, to have said, I have and engine assembly under one roof. Oper- OBITUARY—ESAU PATTERSON JR., MAY 9, 2004 a family member, a first cousin, fighting for ations for stamping, plastic injection molding, Staff Sgt. Esau Patterson Jr., 25, of this country,’’ said Roger Patterson, who die-casting and machining of engines and en- Ridgeland, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, in traveled from New York to attend his cous- gine assembly have been increased at the ex- Iraq. in’s funeral. ‘‘I was so proud of that. It was isting facility to supply both assembly lines. the ultimate sacrifice he gave, and for that The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 The jobs created at HMA are competitive in p.m. Sunday at Bostick Funeral Home. I’m proud.’’ Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Patterson was more than just a soldier, his the industry, providing quality compensation Carmel Baptist Center in Ridgeland, with family has said. He attended church no mat- and benefits. Honda had three objectives burial in Patterson Cemetery in Ridgeland. ter where he was stationed, taught Sunday when it came to Alabama. First, it wanted to Mr. Patterson was born May 11, 1978, a son school and was always quick to help a neigh- build a plant using the company’s flexible of Carrie Mae Osgood Patterson and Esau G. bor with chores around the house. manufacturing system. Secondly, it wanted to Patterson Sr. Another of Patterson’s cousins, Clementa hire and train associates with no automotive He was a member of Mount Gilead AME Pinckney, the Democratic state senator experience. Finally, Honda wanted to employ Church in Columbus, Ga., where he was a from Ridgeland, grew up just a few minutes Sunday school teacher. He was in the Army, from the fallen soldier. associates using advanced technology and SSG Battery C, 4th Battalion, 27 Field Artil- ‘‘He was always a good man, always with a materials. The startup of the second assembly lery regiment 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Divi- smile . . . just happy-go-lucky,’’ Pinckney line at the Lincoln facility is testament to the sion, Combined Joint Task Force 7. said, standing in the family’s cemetery. ‘‘His success of these objectives in Alabama.

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VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.014 E21PT1 E930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 Congratulations to Honda and its associates vapors will not reach beyond facility prop- ify that approval and siting authority for for their many achievements, and thank you, erty lines. FERC also enforces DOT and Na- LNG facilities is most appropriately deter- Mr. Speaker, for the House’s attention today tional Fire Administration regulations that mined at the federal level, as established limit siting to appropriate areas.) under the Natural Gas Act. It also clarifies on this important matter. If we need language to reassure on local that a public interest finding by the Federal f zoning, we are open to that. We are not try- Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) re- ing to change LNG siting standards—we just INTRODUCTION OF THE LIQUEFIED garding the siting, construction, expansion stop states from arbitrarily blocking and operation of LNG terminals under the NATURAL GAS IMPORT TER- projects. Natural Gas Act is pre-emptive, and is not MINAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF Q: What about security? subject to second-guessing under state or 2004 A: All facilities will be covered by the Mar- local law. itime Transportation Security Act. In addi- Create a lead agency for LNG project re- HON. GENE GREEN tion, there are extraordinary procedures be- view and permitting. Currently, several fed- yond that law for security, including ship in- eral departments, and some state agencies, OF TEXAS spections, escorts and site security coordina- have a role in the approval process for con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion with local law enforcement. struction or expansion of an onshore LNG Thursday, May 20, 2004 One proposal is using American crews on terminal. This bill clarifies that the FERC is LNG tankers. We are open to adding security the lead agency, to streamline environ- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, to measures to the bill if the debate we have in- mental review and permitting. Other federal counter the negative effects of soaring natural dicates more measures are needed. agencies—and state agencies with authority gas prices on the economy and consumers, delegated by federal law—keep their inde- SUMMARY OF THE TERRY-GREEN LNG Representative GENE GREEN (D-Houston) and pendent regulatory responsibilities. How- LEGISLATION Representative LEE TERRY (R–NE) introduced ever, such agencies must act in a manner legislation to simplify the siting of onshore Liq- WHY WE NEED TO EXPAND LNG CAPACITY consistent with the public interest deter- uefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals. Because of its efficiency and environ- mination made by the FERC under the Nat- ural Gas Act. ‘‘In June 2003, Alan Greenspan testified be- mental benefits, natural gas use has in- creased dramatically over recent years. De- Set a deadline for FERC review of LNG ter- fore the Committee that LNG was critical for mand has caught up with supply, and natural minal applications. Currently, there is no the future stability of our economy. It would be gas prices are up more than 80 percent over time requirement for FERC review of a LNG a great help to provide LNG with the same the past four years. At the same time, U.S. terminal application. To ensure a prompt regulatory certainty we provide natural gas natural gas production is falling at about evaluation, this bill requires the FERC to pipelines.’’ two percent a year. issue its decision one year after the applica- According to the National Petroleum Coun- Over the next two decades, U.S. natural tion has been completed. The bill also gives cil, the United States is on course to pay an gas consumption is expected to rise 40 per- the FERC authority to establish deadlines for other agencies making permitting deci- additional $1 trillion in natural gas costs over cent (and 70 percent throughout North Amer- ica). It is expected that U.S. production will sions, taking into account timelines estab- the next 20 years due to shortages. Along with meet only 75 percent of the nation’s demand lished by other Federal statutes. increased domestic production and an Alaskan by 2025. This is especially sobering consid- Remove regulatory uncertainties for those natural gas pipeline, LNG projects promise to ering that the United States consumes about building/expanding onshore LNG terminals. help stabilize prices, but the permitting proc- 25 percent of the world’s natural gas produc- This bill codifies the FERC’s important ess for LNG facilities is uncertain and dis- tion—but holds only three percent of the ‘‘Hackberry’’ decision on open access re- puted, without clear lines between State and world’s natural gas reserves. quirements, giving developers the certainty Federal authority. We must look for new options now, if we they need regarding economic regulation. ‘‘We need LNG, and we must make LNG are to avoid the adverse economic implica- This policy is necessary to encourage the de- tions. (According to the National Petroleum velopment of new LNG capacity, especially terminals safe and secure. Current safety and Council, the United States is on course to considering a typical onshore LNG project security procedures and other proposals will pay an additional $1 trillion in natural gas can cost more than $500 million. be fully considered during this debate.’’ costs over the next 20 years due to short- f ‘‘Unless we get LNG right, our Nation’s ages.) The Rocky Mountains, the Gulf of $454 billion chemical industry and 1 million Mexico and Alaska will continue to be a PERSONAL EXPLANATION jobs could go the way of the steel industry. vital part of our supply. However, expanding Electric power and heating bills are also our liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity is HON. ROB PORTMAN crunching consumers. The Nation needs to also critical, so we may bring natural gas from more ample supplies from around the OF OHIO address LNG in a meaningful way, and this world—creating a ‘‘safety value’’ to provide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legislation moves us on the right track.’’ some leverage in determining natural gas A summary of The Liquefied Natural Gas availability and prices. Thursday, May 20, 2004 Import Terminal Development Act of 2004 is LNG—natural gas chilled to ¥260 degrees Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was un- attached. Fahrenheit—allows the safe transportation avoidably detained during the recorded votes TALKING POINTS of gas from large-producing fields in places on Rollcall Vote No. 196, the Goode Amend- such as western Africa, the Caribbean, Ma- Q: Why give FERC all the authority? laysia, Australia, Qatar, South America, ment, and Rollcall Vote No. 197, the Davis A: Like natural gas pipelines, LNG sites Russia, and Eastern Europe. LNG has been (CA) Amendment. Had I been present, I would are national significant energy projects in- safely transported by ship for nearly half a have voted ‘‘aye’’ on the Goode Amendment volving international and interstate com- century, with countries such as Japan re- and ‘‘no’’ on the Davis Amendment. merce. FERC has stringent siting restric- ceiving LNG shipments every 20 hours. tions in place for LNG currently. f Currently, around 30 LNG terminals are in FERC believes they have this authority, various stages of planning in the United but because interest in LNG projects have TO CONGRATULATE MEMBERS OF States. With natural gas prices up from $1.50/ exploded, it may be necessary to spell THE WESTPORT VOLUNTEER thousand cubic feet pre-1995 to more than $6 FERC’s authority out. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE today, boosting LNG’s role in our energy Q: What about state agencies that want to (WVEMS) FOR THEIR OUT- portfolio is a sensible step. stop them? STANDING WORK A: We think they are making political WHAT THE TERRY-GREEN LNG LEGISLATION plays. There are little if any air emissions or WOULD DO water discharges. The facilities have tough This legislation would compliment the HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS safety standards under FERC and tough se- pending energy bill (H.R. 6) by working to OF CONNECTICUT curity standards under the Coast Guard add LNG to our energy portfolio. It would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Maritime Transportation Security Act). also provide parity between the application/ We are saying that the states cannot ques- review process for on-shore and offshore ter- Thursday, May 20, 2004 tion a ‘‘public interest’’ determination by minals. Specifically, this bill would: Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great FERC, because that is an interstate com- Eliminate jurisdictional conflicts and legal pleasure to congratulate the Westport Volun- ambiguities on siting and construction of merce determination. teer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS) on Q: What about local zoning regulations? LNG terminals. Jurisdictional conflicts be- A: FERC has tough siting standards that tween federal and state agencies threaten to their Quarter Century Anniversary for their out- almost certainly preclude a site violating delay or kill new LNG projects. Since the standing work. zoning standards. (There must be a buffer importation of LNG is a matter of foreign The men and women who dedicate their zone that is great enough so that flammable commerce, the Terry-Green bill would clar- time and energy to the WVEMS are shining

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.018 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E931 examples of civic duty. As volunteers, they are Richard Arriaga; Carol Dixon; Gabrielle H. CON. RES. 352 vital to the Westport community. O’Halloran; Daniel Rappaport; Dora Sweet; The WVEMS volunteers come from all Lois Benfield; Adele Donohue; Susan HON. BETTY McCOLLUM walks of life. Some of them run their own busi- Shewchuk; Nancy Toll; Pamela Nenham; Mat- OF MINNESOTA nesses, some are students. They have busy thew Rees; Richard Celotto; John Sommers; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives, yet they make time because they feel Caroline Andrew; James Gray; Stephanie Thursday, May 20, 2004 the need to give something back. Some are Howson; Rebecca Kamins; Kaitlyn Mello; Eliz- seniors who worked hard all their life and de- abeth Parks; Christian Renne; Rob Stewart; Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today serve to sit back and simply relax, yet they go Emma Trucks; Christina Voonasis; Maryanne in support of H. Con. Res. 352 and to recog- out and volunteer their time and energy for a Boyle; Robert Dowling; Yashasvi Jhangiani; nize the great contributions of people of Indian greater cause. Maribeth Nixon; and Steve Brothers. origin to the United States and to strengthen Over the years, the many awards and dis- our bilateral relationship with the people of Your service is outstanding! tinctions from local, State and national organi- India. zations—the Veterans of Foreign Wars, des- For decades, people of Indian origin have ignation as a Connecticut Treasure and Na- f immigrated to the United States. They have tional Gold Award for Volunteer Corps from made extraordinary contributions to our Na- HONORING THE 2004 PROVIDENCIA tion, from advancements in science and tech- EMS Publications just to name a few—illus- AWARD RECIPIENT, MR. PATRICK nology to business development, philanthropy, trate the selfless dedication with which they ROONEY, SR. literature and the arts. Their contributions have help countless individuals in need. For two and a half decades WVEMS has helped make the United States a more diverse and prosperous country. gone above and beyond the call of duty to HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. In Minnesota, people of Indian origin have provide exceptional service, providing over made their presence felt throughout our com- OF FLORIDA half a million volunteer hours to date. Their ef- munities and neighborhoods. Small and large forts have formed a truly remarkable tradition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indian businesses have flourished in Min- Fifteen of the founding members of the nesota. Groups like the India Association of Thursday, May 20, 2004 WVEMS are still with the Service, regularly Minnesota, the Asian Pacific Policy Round- putting in time to help others. Each one of Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table and CAIR Minnesota have worked very them has been designated an American Red hard to promote a strong, bilateral relationship Cross Unsung Hero. Today, I want to sing bring to the attention of the House the achievements of Patrick Rooney, Sr., a con- between India and the United States, raising their praise: Edward and Elizabeth Audley; Pa- greater awareness toward human rights and tricia Audley; Sharon Barnett; Russel M. Blair; stituent of mine from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in receiving the prestigious 2004 regional reform. Other organizations, like the Susan DeWitt; Michael Feigin; Richard Indo-American Association of Minnesota, have Frazier; Neil Harding; Thomas M. Keenan; Providencia Award from the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau. taken the lead in promoting arts, cultural, spir- Kathleen Todd; Alan Yoder; Isabel Blair; Alan itual and classical music as well as entertain- Stolz; Nettie Skinner; and Pasquale Salvo— May 2004, being National Tourism Month, is ment. Our colleges and universities have also you are heroes! the perfect time to honor Pat, who owns and expanded educational exchanges and oppor- Two other members have been with the operates the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West tunities between Minnesota and India, fos- WVEMS for a quarter century, and I would like Palm Beach and three Irish restaurants called tering new relationships and promoting greater to commend them for their dedication over the ‘‘Rooney’s Public House’’ located at the Palm cooperation between our two countries. years: Jay Paretzky and April Anne Yoder. Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach Minnesota has also seen a rise in new and I would also like to include all the other ac- and Jupiter’s Abacoa. I am a patron of those exciting Indian-American leaders, including tive members of the WVEMS: William restaurants and can testify to the quality of State Senator Satveer Chaudhry, elected in Puterbaugh; Norman Coltin; Sandra McPher- food and service and to the vibrancy they 2000 and representing Senate District 50 in son; Jeffrey T. Lea; Andrew Dinitz; Loretta S. bring to the surrounding communities. my Congressional District. Senator Chaudhry Harsche; Marge Costa; Christine A. Evans; The Providencia Award was named after the is the highest-ranking Indian-American elected Todd M. Smith; Mark A. Blake; Anthony F. coconut-laden Spanish ship that sank off the official in the country. As a friend and a former Santo; Donald E. Smith III; Thomas F. Bur- shore of Palm Beach in 1878, washing ashore colleague, Senator Chaudhry’s leadership has rows; Martha M. McGorry; Elizabeth Slattery; its cargo bringing Coconut Palms to the island ensured that Indian-American families in Min- Chris VanDeusen; Diane Salvo; Benjamin and inspiring the name ‘‘Palm Beach.’’ Each nesota, as well as all the families in his dis- Frimmer; Barbara F. Wood; Barbara Babash; year, it is awarded to an individual or entity trict, are well represented. Arlene M. Healy; Amy Smith; Linda Canter- that has made an exceptional contribution to Again, I support H. Con. Res. 352 and I bury; Albert Bassett; Mary Jane Cross; KC the County’s $2 billion tourism industry. Past urge passage of this important legislation. Min- Duffy; Linda Green; Carole Grob; Dorothy Har- recipients include Burt Reynolds, Chris Evert, nesota has benefited greatly from its Indian- American community and I look forward to ris; Gordon Joseloff; Chris Sanders; Whitney Jack Nicklaus, Alex Dreyfoos, The Breakers, strengthening our relationship with our Indian Cusa; James Flint; Nicole Donovan; Toni The Boca Raton Resort and others. This year friends and neighbors in the future. Cribari; Mary Minard; Terrence Blake; Michele it belongs to Pat Rooney, who is being hon- Brewster; Michael Falbo; Cheryl Jones; Mi- ored for his contributions. f chael Quan; Rico Tiberio; Sylvia Lempit; CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. Susannah Kehl; AnnaLiisa Joseloff; James Mr. Speaker, in my South Florida Congres- RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLU- Hinckley; Nanci Jenkins; David Heinmiller; sional District, home of fervent Miami Dolphin TION ON THE BUDGET FOR FIS- Rainy Broomfield; Ronald Carkner; Donna fans, we forgive and overlook Pat’s strong al- CAL YEAR 2005 Patchen; Robert Redman; Olivia Weeks; legiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which his family owns. We focus rather on the tremen- Courtenay Quinn; Joseph Devermann; Linda SPEECH OF Gale; Jean Marie Wiesen; Nancy Strong; dous impact Pat has on our community. Pat Gregory Coghlan; Paul Resnick; Barbra Utting; serves on the Economic Council, and the HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Adam Sappern; Nancy Fusaro; Wendy Hill; Palm Beach County Attractions Association. OF OREGON Megan Watson; Kristin Ancona; Kathryn Min; The Hanley Hazelden Foundation, Boys and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES William Min; Susan Parks; Jamie Talbot; Mi- Girls Club of Palm Beach, Greyhound Adop- Wednesday, May 19, 2004 tion League, Lynn University, and the Amer- chael Rickard; Marc Hartog; Michael Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, the budg- ican Red Cross have also benefitted from his Engelskirger; Craig Kupson; Elizabeth Jen- et resolution lays out the framework for next generous philanthropy. nings; Glenn Eisen; Angela Chichila; Anna year’s Federal Government revenues, spend- Dowdle; Ashley Hawley; Andrea Hoboken; Mr. Speaker, congratulations to Mac ing and borrowing. It is clearly a roadmap for Dustin Schur; Jackie Stenson; Carol Boas; McLaughlin and his team for selecting another continuing fiscal mismanagement and mis- Yannick Passemart; Kerry Volmar; Michael great honoree this year. To Pat Rooney, con- placed priorities. Wilmot; Danielle Faul; David Bodach; Christin gratulations on this important recognition and The budget allows for further tax cuts, which Giordano; Zack Klomberg; Jordan Kunkes; I wish you good health and continued suc- primarily benefit those least in need, while in- Alma Loya; Whitney Riggio; Kimber Roberts; cess, except when it comes to the AFC Con- creasing the nation’s debt limit to over $8 tril- Alicia Wong; Karen Bizzak; Margaret Russell; ference Championship. lion. The projected $367 billion deficit for 2005

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.023 E21PT1 E932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 is the result of these policies and this does not by the Republicans that she might not be enti- While serving as a Senior Officer, Mr. Ho include funding for ongoing operations in Iraq tled to overtime. has worked closely with my office. Largely and Afghanistan. She writes that she is concerned that over- thanks to his efforts, I have been able to meet A serious concern for people who care time work without overtime pay will not only and work with many of Taiwan’s junior diplo- about the environment and the economy is the hurt workers like her, but will also hurt pa- matic officers attending this program at Idaho failure to fund even the inadequate level re- tients. State University. They are an intelligent, ener- quired by the House passed transportation re- How can that be construed as being sup- getic group who are eager to serve their coun- authorization. The Republican budget resolu- portive of American workers or as being sup- try. They are very interested in gaining as tion assumes $273 billion for transportation, portive of America? much knowledge and insight as possible dur- $11 billion less than the $284 billion provided Sadly, this Administration’s record does little ing their stay in America and look forward to in House legislation and $45 billion less than to suggest that they understand or care about using what they have learned as they the Senate-passed funding level. This is whol- the needs of American workers. progress in their diplomatic careers. ly inadequate and will have serious con- This Administration’s record on labor issues Under Mr. Ho’s guidance, our office has cul- sequences for every State in America. is horrific—besides working to destroy the en- tivated a valuable relationship with the Taiwan Tax cuts during wartime that benefit the tire concept of overtime pay, they have at- Foreign Ministry. He arranged a dinner among wealthy, shifting fiscal burdens to our children, tacked and tried to eliminate the Davis-Bacon the junior diplomatic officers and myself in Po- shortchanging America’s priorities, risking the prevailing wage provisions for our road build- catello, and he has also worked with our office Social Security and Medicare funding on ers and building trades workers. to arrange the stay of a junior officer from ISU which retirees rely—this budget is at once This Administration has started denying in our Washington, DC, office. For 2 years, I shameless and shameful. COLAs to federal civilian employees—COLAs have had the privilege of hosting a junior offi- they are more than happy to reward them- f cer from the ISU program in the Capitol. selves with. Mr. Ho’s excellent collaborative relationship This Administration has opposed legislation MILLER MOTION TO INSTRUCT with my office plays a critical role to strength- to allow workers to create unions so that they CONFEREES ON OVERTIME ening relations between the United States and get better wages and benefits that benefit Taiwan through strong communication and a themselves and their families. HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY The destruction of 3 million jobs, the serious better understanding of each of our cultures. I OF NEW YORK attempt to eliminate overtime provisions in our commend Anthony Ho for his dedication and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country, and working to crack the Davis-Bacon guidance. It has been an honor and a pleas- Thursday, May 20, 2004 law—this is an Administration that does not ure to work with him, and we will greatly miss him when he leaves Washington, DC. Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- care for working people. f port of Representative MILLER’s Motion to In- Support the Miller amendment and let the struct Conferees on Overtime. Republicans know—you are sick and tired of RECOGNITION OF ASIAN/PACIFIC The Bush Administration recently released these overpaid, underworked people trying to AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH their final regulations on overtime pay—regula- cut your pay while raising theirs. tions that originally called for the elimination of f HON. JOHN SHIMKUS overtime pay for millions of workers including TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY HO OF ILLINOIS America’s police and firefighters. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While the final regulations omitted this group HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON at the last possible minute—due to extreme Thursday, May 20, 2004 OF IDAHO Democratic pressure—let’s remember their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to true intentions, that of eliminating overtime pay recognize the designation by President Bush to the police and firefighters of America. Thursday, May 20, 2004 that the month of May be known as Asian/Pa- It is so hypocritical for the Republicans to Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cific American Heritage Month. come up here and pass resolutions cele- commend Mr. Anthony Chung Yi Ho, Senior The more than 13 million Americans who brating the New York City fire and police de- Officer with the Taipei Economic Council and have Asian/Pacific heritage have worked dili- partments—and then cut their pay. Cultural Representative and Senior Assistant gently to enrich the culture of our Nation and No one enters law enforcement or becomes to the Honorable C.J. Chen, Taiwan’s chief of our lives. a firefighter for the money—but Republicans representative in the United States. Mr. Ho Asian/Pacific Americans are a growing and had the audacity to suggest that these hard- has been with the Washington, DC, office of welcome force in my home state of Illinois. working men and women are not entitled to the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 6 Their continuing contributions to our commu- overtime that they and their families depend years, and his presence will be sorely missed nities, whether as large as Chicago, or as me- on. when he returns to Taiwan later this year. Mr. dium sized as my hometown of Collinsville, While they have had the incredible vision to Ho is a true asset to the Taiwan Ministry of are immeasurable. reconsider their original request, everyone in Foreign Affairs. His leadership and expertise Asian/Pacific Americans bring with them a this chamber knows—and more threatening to have been invaluable in working with my heritage of pride, hard work, commitment to the Republicans—every police officer and fire- Washington, DC, staff and many other con- family and faith, and a love of freedom that fighter in America knows—or will know—that if gressional offices as well. serves as an example and reminder for all of the Bush Administration and the Congres- Traditionally, Idaho maintains a close rela- us. sional Republican majorities are back next tionship with the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign I am proud of the President for his recogni- year, it is a foregone conclusion that they will Affairs. Idaho State University has developed tion of the Asian/Pacific American community revisit these overtime regulations and will suc- a strong partnership with the Taiwan Ministry and of their overall value to our nation’s future. ceed in their initial dream of eliminating all of Foreign Affairs, in large part because of I salute the Asian/Pacific American community overtime for all cops and firefighters in the ISU’s English and Professional Development and join them in celebrating their heritage. U.S. Program. This unique program, the only pro- f The Administration and this Congress have gram of its kind in the United States, provides a sad track record of shortchanging police and a language and cultural education program for PERSONAL EXPLANATION firefighters, while pretending to stand with junior diplomatic officers in the Ministry of For- them. eign Affairs. Over 40 students have completed HON. TIM RYAN And now their revised ‘‘compassionate con- the program since its inception in the early OF OHIO servative’’ overtime regulations eliminate over- 1990s, and many of these graduates now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time protections for millions of other American serve their country in diplomatic postings workers. throughout the world. The Ministry of Foreign Thursday, May 20, 2004 I received a letter from a woman in the Affairs Language and Culture Training Pro- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I would like Bronx who is a dedicated and experienced gram at ISU is an excellent collaborative rela- to state for the record that my vote yesterday health care provider. tionship that is strengthening our countries on the amendment to H.R. 4200 offered by She, like other health care providers that through a better understanding of each of our SUSAN DAVIS of California was intended to be support us in our times of need, is being told cultures. a ‘‘no’’ vote. I oppose this amendment.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.027 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E933 PAYING TRIBUTE TO HINKLEY Hutchinson, Shanice Thomas, Monique tion, Gunnery Sergeant Santiago was also HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS McDonald, Melina Reyes, Cameron Glover, Marine of the Quarter in March 1991 while Shaenice McKenzie, Safa Muhammad, Zasha stationed at Marine Barracks, Guam, and se- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Martinez and their coach, Ms. Christine lected as Drill Instructor of the Quarter for the OF COLORADO McAdams are to be commended for their un- 1st Recruit Training Battalion in March 1996. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selfish actions in trying to eliminate gangs He is also certified in the Marine Corp Martial where they live. Arts Program as an Instructor Trainer, 1st De- Thursday, May 20, 2004 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in gree Black Belt. Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, it is with the House of Representatives to join me in Gunnery Sergeant Santiago is the Drill Mas- great pride that I rise today to highlight the ac- recognizing this outstanding group of fourth ter at the United States Naval Academy in An- complishments of a special group of students and fifth grade students along with their coach napolis, Maryland. He will receive his pro- from Hinkley High School in Aurora, Colorado. for placing first in New Jersey in the junior di- motion to First Sergeant on June 1, 2004, After learning about the devastating effects vision of the Community Problem Solving upon completion of his current tour of duty. He of land mines from African History teacher Component of the International Future Prob- will then report to the 3rd Marine Regiment, Chris Sundberg, students in the International lem Solving Program. As a result of this 3rd Marine Division at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Baccalaureate program worked to raise achievement, these members of PEGASUS for duty as Company First Sergeant where I $6,000 for Colorado Adopt-A-Minefield. The PUSH and students at Dr. John Howard, Jr. am confident he will continue to serve with Adopt-A-Minefield program is part of the School will represent New Jersey at the Inter- honor and distinction. United Nations Association. It works to save national Competition in Lexington, Kentucky Gunnery Sergeant Santiago’s career reflects lives by raising funds for mine clearance and on June 2–6, 2004. The contributions made the courage and determination of the survivor assistance, and to raise awareness and the leadership shown by the members of Chamorro people. We are very proud of our about the landmine problems. This donation PEGASUS PUSH have already made them native son. On behalf of the people of Guam, was the single largest donation ever received winners in the 10th Congressional District. I I want to congratulate Gunnery Sergeant by the Colorado branch of the organization. wish them continued success in this very Santiago and his family on his accomplish- The money will be used to help clear land- worthwhile effort. ments, and extend our gratitude for his service to our island and our country. mines from a field in Mozambique. f Minefields are often left abandoned or im- f RECOGNIZING GUNNERY SER- properly cleared after a regional conflict. CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. GEANT VINCENT C. SANTIAGO These land mines devastate thousands of RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLU- FOR HIS PROMOTION TO FIRST lives every year by leaving civilians, particu- TION ON THE BUDGET FOR FIS- SERGEANT IN THE UNITED larly children, maimed for life. The students of CAL YEAR 2005 Hinkley High School decided to reach out STATES MARINE CORPS across the divide of culture and distance to SPEECH OF children from another continent and help make HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO our world a safer place. OF GUAM OF CONNECTICUT Mr. Speaker, these students worked tire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly to both raise money for landmine re- Thursday, May 20, 2004 moval efforts and to increase awareness of Wednesday, May 19, 2004 the devastating effects of abandoned land- Ms. BORDALLO. This citation is presented Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, budgets mines. Their commitment to helping others in to Gunnery Sergeant Vincent C. Santiago, a should be plans for the future. They should re- this way should serve as an example to us all. native of Merizo, Guam, for his promotion to flect our values and provide a roadmap to the f the rank of First Sergeant in the United States kind of country we want to be. Marine Corps. But this budget provides virtually no plan TRIBUTE TO THE PROBLEM SOLV- Gunnery Sergeant Santiago is the son of whatsoever. In an unprecedented sleight-of- ING TEAM OF THE QUEST PRO- Joseph and Mary Santiago of Merizo, Guam. hand, this budget only applies any semblance GRAM AT JOHN HOWARD, JR. He is married to the former Selma D. Reyes, of fiscal responsibility—the so-called SCHOOL IN EAST ORANGE, NEW daughter of Peter and Josephine Reyes, also ‘‘PAYGO’’ rules—to the other body’s budget, JERSEY from Merizo. Vincent and Selma have three not this one—exempting, of course, $55 billion children, Vincent Jr., PeterJoe, and Serresa. in tax cuts for the wealthy. It covers only a sin- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Sergeant Santiago entered the United gle year of budget policy, demonstrating the OF NEW JERSEY States Marine Corps in September 1989, Republicans’ utter lack of commitment to pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduating from boot camp in San Diego, Cali- viding the critical resources for defense, fornia, with a meritorious promotion to the rank homeland security, education, veterans, and Thursday, May 20, 2004 of Private First Class. After completing his other priorities. And, for all intents and pur- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training poses, it increases the debt limit for the third deal of pleasure that I rise to acknowledge the at the School of Infantry as a 0341 Mortar time in 3 years. If budgets are roadmaps, this accomplishments of the Problem Solving man, he was assigned to Marine Barracks one puts us on a road to nowhere. Team of the Quest Program at the John How- Guam as a Marine Security Guard where he Deficits do matter, Mr. Speaker. At a time ard, Jr. School in East Orange. This team was was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal when rising health care costs, and declining concerned about gangs in their neighborhood in August 1990. Seven months later, in March wages are squeezing our middle class, deficits and decided to take action. They established 1991, he was meritoriously promoted to Cor- do not make our country stronger. They lead themselves as PEGASUS PUSH, meaning poral, eventually receiving orders to 3rd Bat- to rising interest rates, less business invest- Peers Educating Gang Awareness Stopping talion 5th Marines at Camp Pendleton, Cali- ment and declining homeownership, and make Unnecessary Suffering Providing Useful Strat- fornia. it harder for families to achieve financial secu- egies for Home. The Problem Solving Team In 1993, Gunnery Sergeant Santiago moved rity. Deficits are a problem for our children and has volunteered over 1000 hours towards this to Maintenance Management, where he be- our children’s children. project by publishing a monthly Gang Aware- came the Battalion’s Maintenance Manage- At a time when manufacturing employment, ness Newsletter, organizing a Family Fest ment Chief and was promoted to the rank of once the foundation of our economy, is at a Night, a Fun Day Fair, creating a Pegasus Sergeant. After completing Drill Instructor 53-year low, with many of those jobs having Website, establishing an after school PEP School at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in been sent overseas, when hundreds of thou- PICK Program, a Day at the Ball Park, a Sat- San Diego, California, he was assigned to sands of Americans are giving up hope look- urday Delight Program, a Mother-Son, Father- Company ‘‘A’’, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. ing for work every month, it is time we choose Daughter Night, Holiday Celebrations and Among his many accomplishments, Gun- a different course for this country—a respon- Puppet Shows. All of these activities were de- nery Sergeant Santiago has received the sible course. It is time we act with a shared signed to engage their peers and others in Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the sense of purpose and responsibility to address constructive projects and out of gangs.These Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal in lieu the tasks before our country. That is what this students, namely, Khalil Banner, Jordan of third award and the Marine Corps Good budget process should be about, and that is Clarke, Estefani Ubri, Felix Torres, Markia Conduct Medal in lieu of fourth award. In addi- what this budget should do.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.033 E21PT1 E934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 TRIBUTE TO MR. DONALD J. Rollcall No. 167 (on motion to suspend the We Call Our Own,’’ and exemplifies one of the KRAPOHL rules and agree, as amended to H. Con. Res. best aspects of the America; that all citizens 378), I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. can take ownership in our society and country HON. DALE E. KILDEE Rollcall No. 168 (on motion to suspend the and work towards building a better nation. OF MICHIGAN rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 409), I would Mabuhay. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have voted ‘‘yea’’. f Rollcall No. 169 (on agreeing to the Tanner Thursday, May 20, 2004 amendment to H.R. 4275), I would have voted PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you ‘‘yea’’. today to pay tribute to an outstanding indi- Rollcall No. 170 (on passage of H.R. 4275), HON. J. D. HAYWORTH vidual, Mr. Donald J. Krapohl. On May 23, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. OF ARIZONA 2004, family and friends will gather to honor Rollcall No. 171 (on motion to instruct con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Donald, as he celebrates his 75th birthday. ferees on S. Con. Res. 95), I would have Thursday, May 20, 2004 voted ‘‘yea’’. Donald is a longtime resident and tireless Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, on May 19, Rollcall No. 172 (on agreeing to the Kind advocate of Genesee County. He held the 2004, I missed a series of rollcall votes in the amendment to H.R. 4281), I would have voted election positions of Mt. Morris Township House of Representatives because of a family ‘‘yea’’. Trustee and Supervisor. In addition, Don obligation that required my presence in Ari- Rollcall No. 173 (on motion to recommit with served his community in many other capac- zona. Had I been present, I would have voted instructions H.R. 4281), I would have voted ities, including but not limited to the Beecher ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall votes 191, 192, 193, 194, ‘‘yea’’. Board of Education, Genesee County Eco- 195, 196, 198, and 199. I would have voted Rollcall No. 174 (on passage of H.R. 4281), nomic Development Corp., Genesee County ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 197. Parks Commission, Genesee County Bicen- I would have voted ‘‘nay’’. tennial coordinator, Genesee County Metro- Rollcall No. 175 (on motion to suspend the f politan Planning Commission, Mt. Morris Twp. rules and pass H.J. Res. 91), I would have CLARIFICATION OF ANTITRUST Housing Commission, Department of Outdoor voted ‘‘yea’’. REMEDIES IN TELECOMMUNI- Recreation advisory committee, National Asso- Rollcall No. 176 (on agreeing to the resolu- CATIONS ACT OF 2004 ciation of Counties Criminal Justice and Law tion H. Con. Res. 414), I would have voted Enforcement committee, Forward Develop- ‘‘yea’’. HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. ment Corporation, Genesee County water and f OF WISCONSIN waste division advisory committee, and Chair- MAY IS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man of the Mt. Morris Twp. Senior Citizen HERITAGE MONTH Thursday, May 20, 2004 Board of Directors. During his career, Don has received numer- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, the ous recognitions for his outstanding commu- HON. SAM FARR application of the antitrust laws in the tele- nity leadership. He was named an honorary OF CALIFORNIA communications sector has produced enor- Fireman by the Mt. Morris Central and Bee- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mous competitive benefits. Market competition cher Fire departments. The Mt. Morris Town- Thursday, May 20, 2004 has fostered innovative technologies, greatly ship Senior Citizen Center was named in his enhanced product and service choices, and honor. To know Don is to appreciate him. He Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, May is Asian Pa- reduced prices for millions of American tele- is a hard working and unselfish leader. He is cific American Heritage Month, and I would communications consumers. The threat of tre- an inspiration to others who are serving their like to commemorate the substantial achieve- ble damages for antitrust violations has pro- community. Aside from his duties in public ments of Asian Pacific Americans to our na- vided a powerful deterrent against anti- service, he is the coach for the Beecher tion’s history. My district, comprised of Santa competitive misconduct in this marketplace. Schools little league football program. Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties in Indeed, the primary catalyst for the struc- Don and his lovely wife Barbara have four California owes a particularly large debt to the tural changes that have produced the enor- wonderful children, eight grandchildren, and Asian Pacific community. California has bene- mous competitive gains and expanded con- three great-grandchildren. fited greatly from the contributions of Asian sumer choice in the telecommunications fields Mr. Speaker, as the Member of Congress Pacific immigrants throughout the 19th and was the principled application of the antitrust representing Genesee County, Michigan, I ask 20th centuries. Chinese immigrants were in- laws. The legal basis for the elimination of Ma my colleagues in the 108th Congress to strumental in building the transcontinental rail- Bell’s national telephone monopoly was rooted please join me in not only recognizing my road which helped open California to settle- in the antitrust laws. While the former AT&T good friend Mr. Donald Krapohl for his out- ment and brought rapid economic growth to had operated in a highly intensive Federal and standing citizenship and concern for the peo- the West and along with immigrants from State regulatory regime for decades, the gov- ple of Genesee County, but to wish him a very Japan, helped start Monterey’s commercial ernment relied on the antitrust laws to provide happy 75th birthday, and many more to come. fishing industry. the robust procompetitive remedy that regula- The Central Coast of California was and still f tion could not, did not, and will not provide is, highly dependent on agriculture. Starting in alone. PERSONAL EXPLANATION the late 1890s, Chinese, Japanese and Fili- The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the pino farm laborers were the engine behind the ‘‘Telecom Act’’), was enacted ‘‘to promote HON. DAVID SCOTT growth and development of the agricultural in- competition and reduce regulation in order to OF GEORGIA dustry. Farm labor work on strawberry and secure lower prices and higher quality serv- peach farms was often back-breaking work; la- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices for American telecommunications borers rose at dawn and worked until dusk, consumers... by opening all telecommuni- Thursday, May 20, 2004 and were generally paid very poorly. Addition- cations markets to competition.’’ In passing Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, due to ally, Asian Pacific immigrants were often treat- the Telecom Act, Congress did not create an a death in the family I missed several votes ed horribly and harshly discriminated against. ‘‘antitrust free zone’’ in which the regulatory last week. Had I been present: Filipino farm workers formed the first orga- provisions of the Telecom Act limited the his- Rollcall No. 162 (on motion to recommit nized group in the early history of the United toric application of the antitrust laws in deter- H.R. 4279), I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. Farm Workers Union. Despite these conditions ring and punishing monopolistic misconduct in Rollcall No. 163 (on passage of H.R. 4279), and obstacles, over the last hundred years, the telecommunications field. I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. the Asian Pacific American community has Rather, to reaffirm the centrality of the anti- Rollcall No. 164 (on motion to suspend the grown into a vibrant community that has made trust laws in the overall regulatory scheme rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 352), I would substantial contributions to California and our created by the Telecom Act, Congress in- have voted ‘‘yea’’. nation as a whole. I am proud to represent a cluded an explicit antitrust saving clause in the Rollcall No. 165 (on motion to recommit large Filipino population in my district who are legislation. In clear and forceful legislative H.R. 4280), I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. active citizens of the community. guidance, Congress said: Rollcall No. 166 (on passage of H.R. 4280), This year’s theme of Asian Pacific American ‘‘. . . Nothing in this Act or the amend- I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. Heritage Month is ‘‘Freedom for All—A Nation ments made by this Act shall be construed to

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.037 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E935 modify, impair, or supersede the applica- ings clause contained in the Telecom Act and PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION bility of any of the antitrust laws.’’ the intent of Congress, and undermines reme- OF H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE The inadequacy of regulation to fully deter dial antitrust enforcement in a manner that AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS- anticompetitive misconduct is widely recog- threatens continued competitive gains in the CAL YEAR 2005 nized. In fact, Federal Communications Com- telecommunications marketplace. mission Chairman Michael Powell, whose Last November, I stated that ‘‘judicial cir- HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY agency has authority to implement the cumvention of the antitrust savings clause in OF MASSACHUSETTS Telecom Act, concluded in a 2001 letter to the the Telecom Act will necessitate a decisive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Appropriations Committee that the legislative correction from this Committee and Thursday, May 20, 2004 FCC’s current fining authority for anticompeti- Congress.’’ The legislation I introduce today, tive violations is ‘‘insufficient to punish and with the consponsorship of Ranking Member Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to deter violations in many instances . . . given CONYERS, delivers on this commitment. This oppose the Republican Majority’s proposed the vast resources of many of the nation’s [in- bill reiterates Congress’s intent that the full rule that would limit debate on a matter as im- cumbents.]’’ force of the antitrust laws apply to the tele- portant as the Department of Defense Author- Despite Congress’s unmistakable resolve to communications field. The ‘‘Clarification of ization bill, which purports to provide spending preserve the vital role of the antitrust laws in Antitrust Remedies in Telecommunications Act in excess of $400 billion for Fiscal Year 2005. this field, a record of considerable judicial con- of 2004’’ merely provides that unlawful monop- At a time when Members of the United States fusion has developed in our nation’s courts. In olistic behavior that may also violate the regu- House of Representatives claim to be sup- 2000, the Seventh Circuit issued the latory obligations of the Telecom Act may con- porting the extension of democracy in Afghani- Goldwasser decision, ignoring the plain lan- stitute an antitrust violation. The legislation stan and Iraq, it is unconscionable for the guage of the antitrust savings clause and provides an antitrust remedy for these viola- leadership to limit debate in the House. holding that the Telecom Act ‘‘must take prec- tions irrespective of the existence of regula- There were times in the not too distant past, edence over the general antitrust laws.’’ tions that apply to this industry. In so doing, where a bill of this magnitude would have In Law Offices of Curtis Trinko v. Verizon, the legislation merely reiterates the plain been debated for at least two weeks. Mem- the Second Circuit Court of Appeals sharply meaning of the antitrust savings clause and bers would have had the opportunity to voice departed from Goldwasser’s flawed reasoning the broad bipartisan intent of Congress to pre- their position on hundreds of amendments im- and upheld the plain language of the Telecom serve the application of the antitrust laws in portant to their constituents and the nation. It Act, thus preserving an antitrust cause of ac- the telecommunications field irrespective of appears that keeping with the Republican Ma- tion for anticompetitive misconduct in the tele- the existence of the Telecom Act. jority’s fear that reasonable Republicans will join Democrats in actually improving the un- communications market in addition to the reg- To be clear, the legislation does not auto- derlying bill, the Rules Committee has ac- ulatory regime created by the Telecom Act. matically transform violations of the 1996 Act In March of 2003, the Supreme Court grant- ceded to the Majority Leadership’s pressure into antitrust violations: this is not, nor has it ed certiorari to review the case. In November and only allowed 28 of 127 amendments for even been, the intent of preserving application of 2003, the Committee on the Judiciary con- debate and vote. This institution—the People’s of the antitrust laws in the regulatory scheme ducted an oversight hearing titled: ‘‘Saving the House—deserves better, and the American created by the Telecom Act. The ‘‘Clarification Savings Clause: Congressional Intent, the people deserve better. Had the Rules Com- of Antitrust Remedies in Telecom Act of 2004’’ Trinko Case, and the Role of the Antitrust mittee and the Leadership followed a practice merely reaffirms that violations of the Tele- Laws in Promoting Competition in the Telecom from a time before the current Majority was in communications Act may constitute an anti- Sector.’’ This hearing examined the need to power, most if not all of the proposed amend- trust violation in appropriate circumstances: preserve an antitrust remedy for anticompeti- ments would have been made in order, includ- this legislation restores the result Congress in- tive misconduct that may also violate provi- ing two amendments which I proposed and tended; it does not transform the antitrust laws sions of the Telecom Act. During the commit- which, I firmly believe are in our common in- nor create antitrust obligations that the Tele- tee’s hearing, I stated that ‘‘judicial circumven- terest. communications Act did not contemplate. tion or erosion of the savings clause contained We should be able to agree that American in the 1996 Act will necessitate a swift and de- Over the last five decades, the Committee defense workers are 100 percent committed to cisive legislative correction from this Com- on the Judiciary has played a central role pro- our armed forces and to ensuring that America mittee and Congress.’’ moting competition in the telecommunications has the best trained, best equipped, best led In January, 2004, the Supreme Court hand- market. It has drafted procompetitive legisla- forces in the world. Unfortunately, these work- ed down its Trinko decision. While the Court tion and overseen its implementation. The ers have seen their jobs vanish at an alarming upheld the antitrust savings clause on its face, committee has also diligently preserved the rate without explanation or justification. Over the decision makes it nearly impossible to application of the antitrust laws in the tele- the past 15 years, defense-related employ- state an antitrust claim for anticompetitive con- communications marketplace. The ‘‘Clarifica- ment is said to have fallen by some 67 per- duct within the regulatory ambit of the tion of Antitrust Remedies in Telecommuni- cent. This translates into over a million lost Telecom Act. cations Act of 2004’’ continues this important jobs. We need to do more to reverse this dis- In reaching its conclusion, the majority tradition by ensuring that the antitrust laws turbing trend. looked to the perceived institutional capacity of continue to provide a catalyst to promote com- The Amendment I sought would place us regulators to remedy anticompetitive mis- petition and consumer choice in this vital mar- standing firmly in solidarity with these workers. conduct. Specifically, the majority decision ketplace. First, we would find out where the jobs have stated: ‘‘One factor of particular importance is In that vein, I wish to comment briefly on a gone, and second, fight to keep them in this the existence of a regulatory structure de- related matter. The committee continues to country. signed to deter and remedy anticompetitive monitor the status of negotiations between in- We made a similar fight last year. We were harm. Where such a structure exists, the addi- cumbent and competitive local exchange car- partially successful. The House-passed tional benefit to competition provided by anti- riers requested by the Federal Communica- version of the Defense Department Authoriza- trust enforcement will tend to be small, and it tions Commission in light of the D.C. Circuit tion bill established a ‘‘Defense Industrial Base will be less plausible that the antitrust laws Court of Appeals March 2, 2004, invalidation Assessment Program’’ to collect new informa- contemplate such additional scrutiny. . . .’’ of key aspects of the most recent FCC Tri- tion about where defense contracts are being The Court also stated that the ‘‘regulatory ennial Review Order. While the Committee on performed; to determine what percentage of framework that exists in this case dem- the Judiciary does not intend to prejudice the the contract is being completed overseas; and onstrates how, in certain circumstances, ‘regu- outcome of these continuing talks, it reserves to learn the business rationale for why con- lations significantly diminished the likelihood of the right to review these agreements to ensure tractors are sending contract work out of the major antitrust harm.’’’ The Court then con- that they are consistent with the antitrust laws United States. The bill then called for the Sec- cluded that ‘‘against the slight benefits of anti- and promote competition and consumer retary of Defense to recommend a plan for trust intervention here, we must weigh a real- choice in the telecommunications marketplace. getting back as much of the off-shored work istic assessment of its costs.’’ I look forward to working with my colleagues as possible in future years. Unfortunately, that This is precisely the judicial analysis that the to ensure that the antitrust laws produce the program was significantly weakened when the antitrust savings clause in the Telecom Act irreversibly open telecommunications markets Senate version of last year’s authorization bill precluded. This fundamental judicial error ig- that we all seek, and urge their support for this failed to include the language, and the con- nores the plain meaning of the antitrust sav- critical legislation. ference report only required the Department to

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.041 E21PT1 E936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 use existing data to study the problem and portant Build America amendment, I would like Hansen, and Retired United States Marine eliminated the mandate to look at where and to commend the dedicated advocates who Corps General Joseph P. Hoar, wrote to the why these contracts are leaving this country. work tirelessly everyday to ensure American President that he ‘‘postpone operational de- Some suggested that the mere existence of defense jobs do not go overseas. I would like ployment of the expensive and untested that program would allow us to get a better to commend Armed Services Chairman DUN- ground based missile defense system and understanding of the strength and capacity of CAN HUNTER and Senior Democrat IKE SKEL- transfer the associated funding to accelerated our defense base; such is not the case. A pro- TON for inserting provisions into this bill that programs to secure the multitude of facilities gram that relies exclusively on existing data are intended to address the systemic problem containing nuclear weapons and materials to and only asks rudimentary questions will not of defense offsets. U.S. defense exports with protect our ports and borders against terrorists provide the most complete assessment of our offset agreements in excess of 100 percent who may attempt to smuggle weapons of industrial base. are now happening regularly and it is long mass destruction into the United States.’’ The Department of Defense is required by past time we level the playing field and ensure In plain English, these respected military au- the National Defense Authorization Act of that our defense workers are no longer in thorities state some basic facts of life: (1) the 1997 to submit, on an annual basis, a report jeopardy of losing their jobs because of their system that is now proposed is not only ex- to Congress on the amount of purchases from companies’ offset arrangements. pensive but is largely untested; (2) money foreign entities for the previous fiscal year. The Hunter-Skelton provision is a good first being spent on building such an untested sys- That, however, was inadequate, as shown step, and while it doesn’t go as far as my tem would be better spent accelerating pro- when the most recent report submitted to the Build America amendment does, it should, at grams that would secure the many nuclear Armed Services Committee exposed the short- the very least, be included within the final weapons facilities and materials around the comings with relying on ‘existing data’ to mon- version of the Defense Authorization bill. world as well as protecting our ports and bor- itor prime contracts. The report stated, ‘‘In GROUND MISSILE DEFENSE ders against terrorists who may attempt to some instances, the exact information required Mr. Speaker, the second amendment that I smuggle weapons of mass destruction into the by Section 827 is not available, and the De- proposed, and which should have been con- United States; and (3) essentially every threat partment of Defense had made assumptions sidered today, deals with the need for oper- assessment performed for us by intelligence to complete the report.’’ It goes on to say that ational testing and evaluation for a realistic agencies indicate that the latter threat is far some of the other information needed to com- ballistic missile defense system. The common- more pertinent to the United States than is an plete the report was, ‘‘not readily available in sense amendment would allow Members of attack by a continental ballistic missile. the Department of Defense database.’’ Congress to be on record in support of oper- In April, a General Accounting Office report If we know the Pentagon’s use of existing ational testing before the ground-based sys- warned that the system due to be fielded later data does not fully capture our country’s pur- tem is hastily deployed. this year would be ‘‘largely unproven’’ because chases from foreign entities, why should we As we all know, this country has already of a lack of realistic testing. have any greater confidence that it will accu- spend in excess of $130 billion chasing the On May 7th, 31 former government officials rately assess our country’s defense industrial ‘‘Star Wars’’ scheme from the Nixon Adminis- wrote a letter to President Bush. These offi- base? We must put the teeth back into this tration to the current Administration. We have cials served under Presidents Eisenhower, much-needed program—new data must be disagreements about the level of funding for Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, collected and the right questions must be ballistic missile defense; about the number of George H.W. Bush, and Clinton. They had asked. interceptors that should be deployed if the worked in the Pentagon, the Department of Still, knowing what happened to this work is system is ever proven to work; and about how State, National Security Council, Office of only the first step. We must do more than this matter should be prioritized as opposed to Management and Budget, and the Arms Con- close the barn doors after the horses have other critical threat related defense programs. trol and Disarmament Agencies. Their letter left. Strategies must be implemented that re- But Mr. Speaker, no system should be hastily stated clearly that ‘‘the initial defense capa- store and revitalize the defense-manufacturing built and recklessly deployed prior to adequate bility being advertised by the Missile Defense base and they must be implemented right testing. agency is a sham’’ and they recommended now. This is a matter where there should be that the President ‘‘drop the 2004 deployment My amendment also required that the Sec- unanimous agreement. It simply defies com- and commit instead to a sensible research retary, as a condition of procurement, man- mon sense that we would stand idle and allow and development schedule.’’ date that the contractor perform substantially the most expensive item in the Defense De- Last week, the Union of Concerned Sci- all, and in no event less than 65 percent, of partment’s $400 billion plus budget before it entists released a comprehensive report that the primary and secondary manufacturing con- has been rigorously scrutinized and evaluated. found, ‘‘no basis for believing that the system tracts in the United States. The Secretary The people of this country have a right to will have any capability to defend against a would be allowed to waive this requirement know what they are getting. So far, what they real attack.’’ only in cases where products and services are going to get is a system that has not been Fielding a system at this time will do little were not available in this country or where consistently or realistically tested in a way that more than foster a false sense of security concerns of national security necessitated a demonstrates it can handle even some of the among the American people misleading our waiver. Even when waived, the Secretary simplest threats it may encounter. constituents to believe they will be appro- would have to notify Congress, citing the busi- My colleagues do not have to just take my priately protected from a ballistic missile attack ness rationale or relevant threat information word on this matter. Allow me to cite just a when the reality is they may not be. for the determination. The amendment also few of the most recent voices that have The amendment, quite simply, enforces a would have required, on an annual basis, that weighed in on this matter and arrived at a 1983 statue, which the Missile Defense Agen- the General Accounting Office study the num- similar opinion. cy has seemingly decided to openly ignore. ber of waivers and submit a report to Con- In March, the GAO issued a report revealing Without holding the Missile Defense Agency to gress offering recommendations on how the that the tests that have been completed to some standards of independent, realistic oper- United States can increase capacity and fur- date occurred under repetitive and scripted ational testing, Congress would not be fulfilling ther strengthen our industrial base. scenarios, fully repeating the same technical its proper oversight duties. It is long past time that we move beyond and atmospheric conditions over and over Mr. Speaker, because the Republican Ma- rhetoric about appropriately prioritizing the again. Critical parts of the system have yet to jority chose to close down debate on this im- work to be completed in the United States and be flight-tested together. portant bill, Members of Congress are missing require the Secretary of Defense to work to- That report goes on to say that, ‘‘only two their opportunity to represent the people of ward that goal. flight tests under improved test conditions . . . this country in demanding that the Director of Just as we in Congress continue to fulfill our are planned to be conducted before Sep- the Missile Defense Agency may not proceed patriotic promise to our men and women in tember 2004.’’ It remains unclear, however, if with the initial deployment, or any phase uniform, we must also demonstrate an equal the Missile Defense Agency will even go thereof, of a ballistic missile defense system commitment to those men and women who ahead with these flight tests, or if they will be until: (1) the Director of Operational Testing build, repair, and operate the machines that cancelled or replaced with simulations. and Evaluation of the Department of Defense sustain and strengthen our security here at Later in the month of March, 49 generals approves, in writing, the plans for the oper- home. Mr. Speaker, while I am disappointed and admirals, including former Joint Chiefs of ational testing to be conducted; (2) the oper- that Congressional Republicans denied my Staff Chairman Admiral William Crowe, Re- ational testing is completed; (3) the Director colleagues the opportunity to vote on my im- tired United States Air Force General Alfred G. analyzes the results of that testing; and (4) the

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.043 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E937 Director submits a report on the results of that Agency is a sham’’ and the President should Mr. Speaker, enactment of the legislation I testing to the Secretary of Defense and to the ‘‘drop the 2004 deployment and commit in- have introduced to recognize National Congressional Defense Committees. stead to a sensible research and development Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month would In short, Mr. Speaker, Congress is once schedule.’’ give all of us an opportunity to familiarize our- again abdicating its responsibilities of over- This Congress should live up to its respon- selves with the condition. It will help us better sight of this Administration and marching lock- sibilities and insist on that. understand the impact that TS can have on step with the Administration, wasting billions of f people living with the disorder, as well as rec- dollars (some $10 billion in this budget alone) ognize the importance of early diagnosis and on a system that military and scientific experts NATIONAL TOURETTE SYNDROME proper treatment. agree is untested, unproven and a sham. AWARENESS MONTH I have to add, Mr. Speaker, that upon my f request the General Accounting Office re- HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG ´ quested a review of some 50 deficiencies in OF FLORIDA FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL GALVAN the testing of this ground-based missile de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GUTIERREZ fense system that were identified by the Thursday, May 20, 2004 former Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation, Mr. Philip Coyle. I had asked the Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, earlier HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART General Accounting Office to determine this week I introduced House Concurrent Res- OF FLORIDA whether any or which of those issues had olution 430 to support the goals and ideals of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been addressed, their current status, their sta- a National Tourette Syndrome Awareness tus as anticipated in September 2004 (when Month. Thursday, May 20, 2004 the President indicated he intends to start This resolution recognizes the importance of wastefully building this untested project), and an early and accurate diagnosis of Tourette Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. the degree of confidence that we might have Syndrome, appropriate treatment, and edu- Speaker, I rise today to speak about Miguel ´ in such a system if deployed at that time. After cational outreach. In short, it would enhance Galvan Gutierrez, a prisoner of conscience in incredible resistance in cooperation from the public awareness of this very misunderstood totalitarian Cuba. Department of Defense, the report was done and often misdiagnosed disease. Mr. Galva´n Gutierrez is an engineer by pro- some 18 months later. Unfortunately, in keep- Tourette Syndrome, or TS—is an inherited fession and thus a student of transforming ing with its reputation as the most secretive neurobiological disorder that affects children ideas and concepts into concrete reality. As a Administration in history, the Administration— and adults in all racial and ethnic groups. The man who studied how things work, he quickly apparently so displeased with the results and symptoms of TS are manifested as ‘‘tics’’— grasped the broken and irreparable nature of conclusions—classified the report. At my fur- rapid, repeated, and involuntary movements Castro’s infernal totalitarian regime. As a pro- ther insistence, and again after much resist- and sounds. In a large percentage of cases democracy activist, Mr. Galva´n Gutierrez has ance, the General Accounting Office was able TS is accompanied by other co-occurring dis- committed himself to portraying the true hor- to produce an unclassified version of the re- orders, the most common of which are Obses- rors of life under the tyrant in Cuba. He has port. That unclassified report, Mr. Speaker, sive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hy- written articles for Havana Press and served was entirely uncomplimentary of the program peractivity Disorder and nonverbal learning as president of the College of Independent and clearly indicated that the program is not disabilities. Engineers and Architects of Cuba. ready to be deployed as a working system in It is estimated that as many as 200,000 As a leading advocate for freedom for every which this country could have confidence. The Americans have what is called substantially Cuban, Mr. Galva´n Gutierrez has been con- classified version, which went into much great- impairing TS, and more have milder symptoms stantly harassed by Castro’s thugs. According er detail with regards to specifics, should be of the disorder. Many of these individuals en- to Amnesty International, he has endured nu- de-classified. All of the information in it has dure the stigma, isolation, and the psycho- merous interrogations and short term deten- essentially been known for some time and logical impact of a chronic disorder on a daily tions. On March 18, 2003, Mr. Galva´n Gutier- been the subject of open hearings in this Con- basis. There is no cure for this condition, al- rez was arrested and he was subsequently gress. The information has appeared on nu- though some individuals benefit from medica- ‘‘sentenced’’ to 26 years in the totalitarian merous web sites at various agency and entity tion and other clinical treatment. Scientific re- gulag. searchers have made some significant ad- locations. However, the Administration, seem- Mr. Galva´n Gutierrez is languishing in the vances in recent years in trying to understand ingly so fearful that the actual assessment of nightmarish conditions of the totalitarian gulag the causes of the condition, but many sci- this system’s sorry state would be known to because he believes in freedom for every entific challenges still remain. the public, has actually classified the 50 items Cuban citizen. According to Reporters Without Mr. Speaker, in January of this year, the Ap- pointed out by Mr. Coyle. Borders, Mr. Galva´n Gutierrez is suffering propriations Committee I chair appropriated Mr. Speaker, given recent history, if the from abdominal and joint pain, together with funds for a new research program by the Cen- classified report had been at all complimentary an inflammation of the feet and a paralyzed ters for Disease Control, as well as an edu- we can assume that the Administration would arm. Reporters Without Borders has also re- cational outreach program. This effort is de- have de-classified it in a nanosecond. As it ported that Mr. Galva´n Gutierrez was put in signed to provide intensive training for the has not, we might assume the reasons are solitary confinement and deprived of water public, physicians, allied healthcare workers clear. It is not right that billions of dollars will and light because he staged hunger strikes to and teachers about Tourette Syndrome. It is be misspent at a time when this nation’s protest the inhuman conditions in the totali- our hope that this program will begin to re- needs are so great. It is not right that the tarian gulag. American people will be presented with false move the stigma and other obstacles associ- confidence at a time when security concerns ated with living with this complex disorder. I Mr. Speaker, today is May 20 and on this are so high. It is not right that so much time, personally have been inspired by meeting day, 102 years ago, the Cuban people ob- money, and resources will be concentrated on many children and adults with Tourette Syn- tained their independence; the Republic of an unproven, unworkable, sham of a system drome who, despite coping with the condition, Cuba was born. Today the Cuban people, led ´ that does not even address what all of our in- are wonderfully successful in their own en- by heroic activists such as Mr. Galvan Gutier- telligence sources tell us is the primary threat deavors and provide examples of determina- rez, continue to fight for freedom. It is my fer- that faces this nation. tion, perseverance and hope to their families vent hope that next year, on May 20, the Mr. Speaker, from No Child Left Behind to and to us all. Cuban people will be able to celebrate the an- the Sarbanes-Oxley bill concerning accounting Mr. Speaker, the Tourette Syndrome Asso- niversary of Cuba’s independence and also reforms, this Congress has not been shy ciation, the only national nonprofit membership celebrate the return of freedom to that long about requiring testing and ensuring account- organization dedicated to identifying the suffering island. ability. However, it seems when it comes to cause, finding a cure, and controlling the ef- Mr. Speaker, we must constantly demand spending over $10 billion, one of the most ex- fects of Tourette Syndrome, has designated freedom for the Cuban people. My Col- pensive items in this year’s defense budget, May 15 through June 15 as National Tourette leagues, today, on Cuban Independence Day, there will be no accountability and testing. Syndrome Awareness Month. The goal of this we must demand the immediate release of As quoted above, ‘‘the initial defense capa- effort is to educate the public about the nature Miguel Galva´n Gutierrez and every political bility being advertised by the Missile Defense and effects of TS. prisoner in totalitarian Cuba.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.047 E21PT1 E938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 HONORING WORKS OF CHAT- understanding and appreciation of the rule of yard picnic on one of the first warm spring TANOOGA BAR ASSOCIATION law. I ask all Members of the House of Rep- days. She wore a bright red hat and coat—red AND CHATTANOOGA HUMAN resentatives to join me in congratulating was her favorite color—and she seemed so RIGHTS COMMISSION James R. Mapp for his contributions to the happy to be alive and in the midst of her lov- Chattanooga community. ing family. HON. ZACH WAMP The winners of the Law Day Essay Contest, Breast cancer affects so many lives. It is the OF TENNESSEE which is open to all Hamilton County, private leading cause of cancer deaths for women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and home school students, grades 9–12, are: worldwide. We must be determined to con- Thursday, May 20, 2004 1st place winning the $2000 college scholar- tinue the fight for increased access to health ship is Lindsay Frost of Girls Preparatory care and prevention for all women, for contin- Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, I arise today to School. The Second place winner is Stephanie ued funding of breast cancer research and for honor the works of the Chattanooga Bar Asso- Liu of Girls Preparatory School. The Law Day extending Medicare to cover all cancer drugs. ciation and the Chattanooga Human Rights poetry contest is open to all Third through Abby Irwin spent much of her precious time Commission in my hometown of Chattanooga, Fifth graders of the same demographics. Win- and energy dealing with a flawed health care Tennessee and join them in celebrating the ning 1st place is Caroline Holloway of St. Pe- system, trying to keep ahead of her bills, CBA’s upcoming Law Day Luncheon on May ter’s Episcopal School; 2nd place is Chris struggling with the complexities and inadequa- 24, 2004. Law Day, USA is set aside each Cooper of St. Peter’s Episcopal School. The cies of health insurance. We could not save year on May 1st by a joint resolution of Con- Law Day art contest is open to all Kinder- her life, but hopefully we can save other gress and Presidential proclamation as an oc- garten through Second graders of the same women from having to deal with the difficulties casion for honoring the place of law in our demographics. Winning 1st place is Sloan she faced. lives. It is not a national holiday, nor is it a Lewis of St. Peter’s Episcopal School; winning Abby was a fighter, but she never fought ‘‘lawyer’s day.’’ Instead, Law Day is an occa- 2nd place is Lauren Hood of St. Peter’s Epis- only for herself. She always reached out to sion for all Americans to learn more about our copal School. help others struggling with life’s difficulties. law, our legal system, and our rights. It is also Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House Ever the optimist, Abby never liked to report a day to reflect on our legal heritage, our re- of Representatives to join me in thanking the just the bad news. She always added some- sponsibilities as citizens, and the principles of Board of Governors of the Chattanooga Bar thing good. The bad news for her many our democratic government. Law Day has Association for their contributions and commit- friends and family members is that Abby has been a vital part of American life for several ment to the legal profession and to the Chat- left us. The good news is that because of her generations. Law Day has celebrated our tanooga community. The members of the strength and courage, her legacy—and her great heritage of liberty, justice and equality Board of Governors Executive Committee are: fight—will live on. under law since it was first proclaimed in 1958 Lynda Minks-Hood, Executive Director; Alan L. f by President Eisenhower. Law Day gives us Cates, President; Michael K. Alston, Presi- the opportunity to reflect on how the law pro- dent-elect; Joseph R. White, Secretary-Treas- NEUQUA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL tects and guides America’s quest for equal urer; Honorable Rebecca J. Stern, Immediate MUSIC DEPARTMENT GRAMMY justice and equal opportunity, just as it permits Past President. Board members include: SIGNATURE SCHOOL AWARD us to express our opinions, select our leaders, Marcia J. Eason, Steven W. Grant, James M. WINNER worship where we choose, and pursue our Haley, IV, Wade A. Hinton, Steven M. livelihood. Thanks to the freedoms guaranteed Jacoway, Jason L. Thomas and John M. Phil- HON. JUDY BIGGERT by our Constitution, and protected by our laws lips. OF ILLINOIS and courts, we Americans have the oppor- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tunity—unmatched anywhere in the world—to develop our capabilities to the fullest. HONORING THE MEMORY OF Thursday, May 20, 2004 This year, the Chattanooga Bar Association ABIGAIL BURKE IRWIN Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and the Human Rights Commission will cele- honor of Neuqua Valley High School’s Music brate the 50th anniversary of one of the HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP Department. Recently, the Neuqua team was United States Supreme Court’s most important OF NEW YORK named as one of the top high school music cases. Brown v. Board of Education, decided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES departments in the country by the GRAMMY on May 17, 1954, changed the civil rights Foundation’s 2004 Signature Schools pro- landscape in America forever. Brown showed Thursday, May 20, 2004 gram. that resolute citizens, served by dedicated Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I Neuqua Valley High School was chosen out lawyers, can strike powerful blows against so- rise today in honor of Abigail Burke Irwin. Abi- of 20,000 public high schools from across the cial injustice through law and courts. gail Burke Irwin has been called a fighter, an country. The GRAMMY Foundation judged ap- On May 24th, the Chattanooga Bar Associa- inspiration, ‘‘a one-woman community.’’ I knew plicants on the basis of sample concert pro- tion will honor the legal community of Chat- her because she was my wife’s sister, the grams, repertoire, and recordings of school tanooga, Tennessee with their annual Law mother of my two nephews, and the wife of concerts. In recognition of its achievement, the Day Luncheon. The featured speaker is Cheryl my friend and colleague Burke Irwin. In her music department will receive a $5,000 check Brown Henderson. Mrs. Henderson is one of short life of 46 years, Abby touched the lives from the GRAMMY Foundation. the children of the late Reverend Oliver of many people and made an indelible mark. Being honored for excellence in music is Brown, namesake of the landmark U.S. Su- But it was in her last 13 years when she strug- nothing new to Neuqua Valley High School. preme Court decision of 1954. During the gled so valiantly against breast cancer that Although the school opened its doors only 7 luncheon, the Chattanooga Bar Association she truly came into her own. years ago, this is the second straight year, will honor James R. Mapp with the 2005 ‘‘Lib- She refused against all odds to give up her and the third time overall, that its music de- erty Bell Award.’’ This award, given to a per- fight for life. But more importantly, she used partment has been recognized by the son who is not in the legal profession, is one the time she was given to reach out and help GRAMMY Foundation as part of the Signature of the CBA’s highest honors. The purpose of others who were also suffering. She packed Schools program. the ‘‘Liberty Bell Award’’ is to recognize com- more into her short life than most people who But Neuqua Valley High School’s successes munity service that has strengthened the live to be twice her age. She started a breast are not confined to its great music department. American system of freedom under law. In se- cancer support group and founded a local During the current school year, students have lecting the recipient of this award, the Chat- chapter of an advocacy group for Asperger’s earned a number of honors for academic and tanooga Bar Association considers activities Syndrome. She was an active and involved athletic achievements, including the state which: (1) promote a better understanding of mother and community member. Saddled with championship for the boy’s soccer team, Na- our Constitution and the Bill of Rights; (2) en- mounting medical bills for constant chemo- tional Scholastic Arts Competition scores for courage a greater respect for the law and the therapy and surgeries, she made wooden fur- four students, National Merit Scholarship courts; (3) stimulate a deeper sense of indi- niture to sell, and later, when she was too awards for two outstanding students. vidual responsibility so that citizens recognize weak, she created jewelry and other crafts. Congratulations, Neuqua Valley High their duties as well as their rights; (4) con- In the end, she willed herself to live, right up School, for the outstanding achievements of tribute to the effective functioning of our insti- to several days before her death on April 29, the boys and girls and men and women of tutions of governments; and (5) foster a better 2004, when she rallied her family to a back- your excellent music department and for all of

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.051 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E939 your other outstanding accomplishments. You Prioritize restoration goals identified by the which lays out specific steps for states to take have our best wishes for continued success in Great Lakes governors; regarding Holocaust education, data collection all you do. Develop specific, measurable benchmarks and monitoring of hate crimes against Jews, f for achieving those goals; and improved coordination between non-gov- Recommend legislative options for obtaining ernmental organizations and European law en- INTRODUCTION OF THE GREAT such additional authority and funding as are forcement agencies. LAKES PROTECTION AND RES- necessary to achieve those goals; During our Conference, on the evening of TORATION COMMITTEE ACT Suggest methods to improve coordination April 28, President Johannes Rau of Germany among the existing federal, state, provincial, hosted a dinner for the President of the State HON. VERNON J. EHLERS local, and non-governmental programs oper- of Israel Moshe Katsav. President Katsav OF MICHIGAN ating in the Great Lakes; and spoke powerfully about the need to combat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Report to Congress and the President in the rising tide of anti-Semitism throughout the Thursday, May 20, 2004 one year on its findings and recommenda- world. Let me just highlight one section of tions. President Katsav’s remarks: Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to My goal is that the task force will develop a The violence against the Jews in Europe is introduce legislation that will move our Nation comprehensive, strategic protection and res- evidence that anti-Semitism, which we have forward with increased environmental protec- toration program to bring together and coordi- not known since the Second World War, is on tion and restoration of the Great Lakes—the nate the plethora of smaller programs that we the rise. This trend of the new anti-Semitism Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Com- have in place now. is a result of the aggressive propaganda, mittee Act. This serious and measured approach mir- made possible by modern technologies, globalization and abuse of democracy and The Great Lakes are a national treasure rors the steps taken in other large ecosystem that we need to protect and restore. They con- which creates an infrastructure for devel- restoration projects such as the Everglades oping and increasing anti-Semitism, of a tain 95 percent of our nation’s surface fresh- and Chesapeake Bay. Due to the complexity kind we have not known before * * * Many water, provide drinking water to millions of of those restoration initiatives, which cross times I have heard voices saying that anti- people and form the backbone for billions of over many jurisdictional lines, environmental Semitism is not unique and that it is no dif- dollars in shipping, trade, fishing and recre- challenges and scientific disciplines, it was es- ferent from other kinds of racism. Anti-Sem- ation. Progress has been made in improving sential to have an overall strategic plan in itism should indeed receive special atten- environmental conditions in the Great Lakes place to guide activities and funding decisions tion. Hatred against the Jews has existed for many generations and it is rooted in many Basin, but the lakes continue to face many over long periods of time. The Great Lakes threats, including pollution from contaminated cultures and continents through the world. Basin is significantly larger and the environ- However, now anti-Semitism has become an sediments, stormwater and agricultural runoff, mental challenges substantially more complex instrument for achieving political aims * * * the introduction of invasive species, wetlands than in those ecosystems. We need an over- The genocide of the Jews was the result of and coastal habitat loss, and pollutants arching strategy in place to accomplish our vi- anti-Semitism and was not caused by a war washed into the lakes from the atmosphere. sion to protect and restore the lakes. between countries or a territorial conflict While several federal, state, provincial and A lack of adequate funding is certainly an and, therefore, anti-Semitism is a special local programs have been developed to ad- impediment to successful cleanup efforts, but danger for world Jewry and the whole of Eu- rope. dress these problems, these strategies are not improved program coordination and operation well coordinated. According to an April 2003 under a comprehensive strategic plan is an Let me draw my colleagues attention to a GAO Report, ‘‘no one overarching strategy or essential first step. The Great Lakes Protec- particularly important part of the Berlin Dec- plan unifies these strategies in the pursuit of tion and Restoration Committee Act will move laration, in which the OSCE participating a common goal. . . An overarching strategy Great Lakes restoration forward to help protect States ‘‘declare[d] unambiguously that inter- for the basin is needed to establish restoration and clean up this global treasure. I urge all of national development of political issues, in- goals, outline how restoration will occur, iden- my colleagues to support this legislation. cluding those in Israel or elsewhere in the tify the resources needed to achieve restora- f Middle East, never justify anti-Semitism.’’ Let tion, assign accountability for restoration, and me be clear that I am not seeking to suppress provide a mechanism for measuring progress ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF legitimate criticism of Israel, just as I would not for achieving goals.’’ THE STATE OF ISRAEL, MR. seek to silence those who criticize the policies This week, President Bush signed an Exec- MOSHE KATSAV, AT THE PRESI- of the U.S. Government. However, when indi- utive Order that establishes a task force to im- DENT’S PALACE IN BERLIN, viduals criticize the very existence of the Jew- prove the coordination of federal agency ef- APRIL 28, 2004 ish state, equate Zionism with racism, and forts and to reach out to state, local, and pri- compare the Israeli Government to the Nazi vate partners to develop consistent policies HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN regime, then all of us must say together: this and strategies for Great Lakes restoration. I OF MARYLAND is anti-Semitism, and you have crossed the strongly support the action taken by President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES line. Bush, EPA Administrator Leavitt, and Council Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Thursday, May 20, 2004 on Environmental Quality Chairman the full text of the Israeli President’s remarks Connaughton because it will help bring col- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I recently at- at the President’s Palace in Berlin be placed laboration among the broad collection of exist- tended the Conference on Anti-Semitism of in the RECORD, and I urge my colleagues to ing resources and programs in the region. the Organization for Security and Cooperation read President Katsav’s thoughtful remarks. Next we need comprehensive legislation to in Europe (OSCE) in Berlin from April 28–29, ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STATE OF continue to move us forward. The Great Lakes 2004. I was privileged to attend as part of the ISRAEL, MR. MOSHE KATSAV, AT THE PRESI- Protection and Restoration Committee Act will official U.S. delegation, in my capacity as the DENT’S PALACE IN BERLIN provide a path forward by bringing together all Ranking Member of the Commission on Secu- Mr. President, Ministers, Distinguished of the stakeholders in the basin, led by the rity and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), com- Guests, Heads of Delegations: Great Lakes State governors with the aid of monly known as the Helsinki Commission. I It is very difficult and sad for me to stand was pleased to give a speech at the Berlin here today in Berlin, 60 years after the Holo- relevant federal agency officials, tribal rep- caust and to speak about anti-Semitism and resentatives, scientific experts and environ- Conference, after visiting the concentration the ways of fighting against it. mental and industry stakeholders. The Com- camps in Auschwitz, on the importance of We, world Jewry, believed that after the mittee created by the legislation will develop a fighting intolerance and speaking out against terrible events of the Holocaust, it would not specific and comprehensive strategy for the acts of anti-Semitism. Secretary of State Colin be necessary to struggle against anti-Semi- purpose of protecting, preserving and restoring Powell attended the Conference and spoke tism. the Great Lakes. forcefully about the need to combat anti-Semi- We believed that the world would not allow anti-Semitism to raise its head. Specifically, the task force will: tism. Mr. LANTOS of California, the Ranking Member of the International Relations Com- We believed that anti-Semitism belonged Assess accomplishments from current pro- to the old world and to distant history. grams over the past 10 years; mittee, has already introduced Secretary Pow- We very much appreciate this gathering in Analyze the prospects for achieving restora- ell’s statement into the RECORD. The 55 Par- Berlin. This step to fight anti-Semitism tion goals under current programs and authori- ticipating States of the OSCE adopted a sends a very important message that this ties for the next 10 years; strong action plan, the Berlin Declaration, issue has a significant place in the European

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.054 E21PT1 E940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 agenda, in the relations between Israel and not known since the Second World War, is on derstanding. Anti-Semitism is a great threat Europe and between Europe and world the rise. This trend of the new anti-Semitism to freedom. It uses human morality, democ- Jewry. It is a sign that the security of Jews is a result of the aggressive propaganda, racy and liberalism for its destructive aims. touches directly basic human values. made possible by modern technologies, Black people are not responsible for the I am standing here as a representative of a globalization and abuse of democracy and racism against them just as the Jews are not nation which suffered a great deal during which creates an infrastructure for devel- responsible for anti-Semitism. many generations of exiles, inquisition and oping and increasing anti-Semitism, of a We had hoped that the creation of a Jewish the terrible Holocaust-Shoah. kind we have not known before. State would help prevent anti-Semitism. We I represent a nation which desires to live Millions and millions of people are exposed desired to be a free nation in our homeland, in peace without fear, without bloodshed, to television programs and Internet sites full like all nations. The Jewish state is a na- without incitement and without violence. of blood libels. tional home for every Jew and we want to be I am standing here as a citizen of a demo- The silence, the closing of eyes and the sure that never again will Jews be unpro- cratic and free world which is committed to slow reactions in some countries permit this tected. the values of freedom, equality, to universal incitement to become deeper and stronger. We are shocked by the accusations, which values which oppose anti-Semitism. It is impossible to fight against anti- compare Israel to Nazi Germany. There is a Anti-Semitism is a big tragedy for the Semitism, while permitting the demoniza- linkage between this incitement and the vio- Jewish people. It is a moral and historic fail- tion of Israel and its leaders and denying its lence against Jews in the streets of Europe. ure for humanity. It is a failure of world legitimate right to exist. We do not want to prevent legitimate po- leaders. It is a failure of the free world. During the last decade we took historical litical criticism against Israeli government If humanity does not express determina- steps towards the Palestinian people. I would policy, but we will not tolerate incitement tion and does not learn the historical lesson, like to mention the Oslo Agreement, the against world Jewry and the Jewish state. the Holocaust will not remain an abstract Camp David conference and the acceptance Many times I have heard voices saying issue for the next generation. of the Roadmap but during the last ten years that anti-Semitism is not unique and that it Among international leaders, no one in we have had not even one quiet day and we is no different from other kinds of racism. 1933 believed that the Holocaust would hap- suffered from brutal and terrible bloodshed. Anti-Semitism should indeed receive special pen and, not even at the beginning of the war Sometimes we feel that Europeans are not attention. Hatred against the Jews has ex- in 1939. It is very difficult to believe but the ready to feel solidarity with us or to recog- isted for many generations and it is rooted Holocaust happened in the heart of Europe, nize the suffering of the Israeli people from in many cultures and continents throughout in one of the most sophisticated countries in the terrible terrorism, which has continued the world. the world, which had the best musicians, phi- for many years. However, now anti-Semitism has become losophers, scientists and researchers in the The brutality of the terrorism in the Mid- an instrument for achieving political aims. world. dle East is of a type that humanity has never It is being used by Muslims as an instrument Lately we are witnessing again the burning seen before. to achieve political gains. of synagogues and Jewish schools, the dese- It is only by cooperation, with determina- The genocide of the Jews was the result of cration of Jewish cemeteries and horrible tion and with leadership that we can over- anti-Semitism and was not caused by a war writings. come this hatred. between countries or a territorial conflict Jews are again afraid to walk in the We are astonished that there are still peo- and, therefore, anti-Semitism is a special streets with a Star of David and a yarmulke. ple who deny the Holocaust. danger for world Jewry and the whole of Eu- Jewish children are again a target of vio- The Durban Conference in September 2001 rope. lence and the streets of Europe are again not shocked all of us. It was meant to be a con- Can it be that the impact of the Holocaust safe for Jews, only because they are Jews. ference against racism but became a meeting is not strong enough to stop and prevent Jews, as individuals and as a collective, are of racists against the Jews and the State of anti-Semitism? Can it be that the impact of a target of physical and emotional violence. Israel. the Holocaust has become weaker in the last Hostile letters, graffiti and the use of the The anti-Semitism in Europe is a result of decades? Internet and the media are examples of in- the cooperation among elements who are We must focus all our efforts, energies and struments against the Jews. against the West and western values, who wisdom on educational activities and re- For a long time Europe denied the rise in are against globalization and against search on the Holocaust. We must transmit anti-Semitism. progress, as well as extremists from the left the lesson of the Holocaust to the young gen- The problem is not just the physical vio- and right and from organizations of radical erations. lence and damage caused to Jewish institu- Muslims. I call to continue researching and docu- tions. We are concerned about the hostility The world of Islam is very large. There are menting all the events relating to the Holo- and incitement against the Jews and Israel more than a billion people who are not of one caust. We must teach the young generation in Europe. mind and opinion. There are some Muslim There are some who blame the Jews for an countries which have diplomatic relations human values. I call on the European leaders to increase international conspiracy and even blame with Israel, such as Turkey, Egypt, the the awareness of anti-Semitic acts in their them for the terrorist acts of September Hashemite Kingdom, the Muslim Republics countries, to research the origin and back- 11th. They accuse American Jews of cooper- in Central Asia, Persian Gulf countries and ground in each country and to evaluate anti- ating with Israel in blaming Islam for these others. Not all Muslims are anti-Semitic and Semitism on a national level. terrorist attacks. there is no conflict between Judaism and I call for a mechanism for monitoring and We are witnessing a new trend by radical Islam. In Europe there are 20 million Mus- controlling anti-Semitic events and for ways Muslims who are recreating the classical lims. Most of them are very good people who to fight them. blood libel and who are publishing again the desire to live calm and normal lives. How- I call for increased cooperation between ‘‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’’ which ever, they are afraid to raise their voices the countries and law enforcement authori- claim that the Jews aim to control the against the extremists. I call on the mod- ties, in fighting anti-Semitism in Europe. world. erate Muslims in Europe and on their leaders I call for legislation to prevent anti-Semi- For others, the new anti-Semitism is a way to cooperate with us in encouraging toler- tism, especially in the Internet and via sat- of criticizing the Jews and Israel for their ance and understanding for a free and better ellite programs. treatment of the Palestinian people. world. I call for a meeting of professionals from In Europe the rise in classical anti- However, we must still remember that all over the world to set up a program and Semitism, represents the Jews and the Jew- there are still Muslim countries and organi- take real steps against anti-Semitism. ish state as brutal devils, the source of wars zations which are calling for the destruction I greatly appreciate European governments and responsible for global disasters. of the State of Israel. and leaders who are fighting against anti- It is difficult for us to believe, but recently Anti-Semitism is encouraged and is given Semitism and I very much appreciate this the public opinion polls which were initiated inspiration by international terrorism. important gathering in Berlin. by the European Commission show that a Anti-Semitism is a great danger to democ- Most European countries have close rela- majority of Europeans believe Israel is a racy and freedom in the world. tions with the Arab countries which are re- danger for the stability and peace in the Where synagogues are burnt, the day will sponsible for producing incitement and anti- world. come when stones will be thrown on par- Semitic propaganda on television, in books Not the non-democratic countries which liament and democracy is in danger. and in newspapers which are distributed in are trying to develop and achieve mass de- Fighting against anti-Semitism with de- Europe and around the world. struction weapons, not the totalitarian termination will deliver a strong message to We must put pressure on such countries to countries which back terrorist organiza- the international terrorist organizations and stop the distribution of such terrible incite- tions, not the brutal bloodshed in the name will be a message that the free world has de- ment against the Jews. of God, not poverty but we, Israel, are a dan- termination to defend its values and is not It is not enough to talk against anti-Semi- ger for world peace in the eyes of some Euro- prepared to tolerate anti-Semitism, hostility tism. We must act. pean people. and racism. I believe that European countries wish to The violence against the Jews in Europe is Anti-Semitism has no justification, no le- do as much as possible to stop anti-Semitism evidence that anti-Semitism, which we have gitimacy and should not be shown any un- and give security to their Jewish citizens.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.058 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E941 European leaders have done a lot lately TRIBUTE TO GLEN DOUGLAS 25th Anniversary Celebration Reception on but not enough. It is necessary to do more in Thursday, May 20, 2004, at The Lighthouse in the fields of education, public opinion, legis- HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. West New York, New Jersey. lation and law enforcement. In 1977, a group of dedicated community At this time, we the Jews are not alone. I OF WASHINGTON can see many good friends here who are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minded people, with the help and guidance of Mayor Steve Cappiello, established a not-for- standing with us. I am aware of many people, Thursday, May 20, 2004 nations and leaders who are struggling profit corporation to develop and run programs against anti-Semitism, as they understand Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise for young children. And through the hard work that anti-Semitism is a danger to the sta- today in recognition of Master Sergeant Glen of the original board of directors, Hugh Kilmer, bility and peace in the world, to human val- Douglas’ sacrifice and service to our nation, James Monaco, Dr. Frank Colon, Dr. Gerard ues. which spanned twenty-two years and three Costa; and Charles A. Tortorella, the Mile I am aware of European governments who wars, the first of which was World War II. Square Day Care Center was established in are our partners in our efforts and concern Glen Douglas is one of the most decorated 1979. to provide security for every Jew and they veterans in our region, having received the understand that Jews have the right to live In order to maintain the balance of commu- without fear anywhere. Distinguished Service Medal and seven purple nity and parent involvement, the board of di- I appreciate the governments in Europe hearts among other honors. rectors, since its inception, has consisted of who have already appointed special ministe- The following excerpts from the May 4th, an equal number of community members and rial committees for fighting anti-Semitism. I 2004 weekly edition of the Colville Statesman parents. The original board of directors devel- appreciate countries whose parliaments dedi- Examiner are a testament to the sacrifice, oped an environment that was nurturing and cated special sessions on the issue of anti- courage, commitment and leadership Mr. loving to the children. With the wide range of Semitism. Douglas displayed throughout the course of social, economic, and cultural groups, the ac- I appreciate those countries who have de- his service. tivities in the Mile Square Day Care Center cided to strongly condemn anti-Semitism in Douglas’s service to our country first represented and continue to represent the di- international bodies. began as an infantryman in Europe with the versity of its children and the city. Indeed, now at the beginning of the 21st 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) in 1944 For twenty-five years, the Mile Square Day century, the situation is very serious. There and then in the occupation army with the is an increase in violence and an escalation Care Center has touched the lives of over U.S. Constabulary. Douglas then served in 3,000 families, providing the first preschool of anti-Semitism against the Jews but there the Korean War with the U.S. 2nd is a big difference. We are not living in the (Indianhead) Infantry Division from 1950–1953 program in the City of Hoboken. Established in thirties. We have a Jewish, sovereign and before he was med-evacuated after being 1982 by former Executive Director Rosemary independent state and this makes a big dif- wounded for the eighth time. In the inci- Fuocco, the Mile Square Day Care Center ference. dents prior when he had been wounded and also began providing infant and toddler care We know what happened in the Second evacuated, he would be taken as far as Japan for children ages three months to three years, World War and what racism brought upon before he would disappear from the hospital, and continues to provide preschool service for the world and, because of this I am very get clothes and take a boat back to his In- pleased that there is more awareness. Now children three to five years of age. With a cur- fantry Division. ‘‘I would get very angry riculum established with a hands-on approach, leaders are more sensitive and they protect having somebody else lead the men and lose their citizens. There is legislation and law them.’’ Douglas said, ‘‘I hardly ever lost a each child is given the opportunity to reach his enforcement in many countries. The leaders man when I was leading. After being wound- or her intellectual and social potential. speak out and there are many seminars and ed for the eighth time, Douglas nearly lost Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in conferences against anti-Semitism. The his legs and spent four years, four months honoring the community leaders and dedi- strong position of the United States of and twenty-six days in the Fitzsimmons cated parents, past and present, of the Mile America in this matter is remarkable. I also Army Hospital in Denver before he was re- Square Day Care Center, in recognition of very much appreciate the position of the leased. He was told he would never walk Vatican on this difficult and tragic issue. their outstanding contributions and dedication again. But Douglas had his own ideas. ‘‘I was to our children over the last twenty-five years. I am very sorry that the Irish proposal to released December 23, 1957’’ Douglas remem- the United Nations General Assembly in De- bered. By 1959, ‘‘I was jumping out of air- f cember 2003, was not adopted, because of the planes again.’’ Douglas served two tours in TRIBUTE TO A.W. PICKEL, III, objection of some Muslim countries. It is Vietnam with the Special Forces (Green very sad that a special resolution which con- Beret) and then again with the highly classi- UPON THE COMPLETION OF HIS demns anti-Semitism and attacks against fied Studies and Operations Group before re- TENURE AS PRESIDENT OF THE Jews cannot be passed now in the United Na- tiring after twenty-two years of service. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF tions. I was pleased to learn that Mr. Douglas was MORTGAGE BROKERS The European Union should continue its efforts in this important initiative and in all recently selected by fellow veterans from local multilateral organizations, in fighting chapters of the American Legion, VFW, and HON. DENNIS MOORE against anti-Semitism. Marine Corps League to receive an all ex- OF KANSAS We are very proud of our Jewish heritage pense paid trip to Washington D.C. in order to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and history. It is a source of pride for world represent them during the upcoming dedica- Thursday, May 20, 2004 Jewry. I hope that the Jewish people will tion of the National World War II Memorial also be a source of appreciation, under- later this month. Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, A.W. Pickel, III, standing and respect and not a target for ha- The Memorial is a fitting tribute to the great of Lenexa, Kansas, will soon be completing a tred. courage and selfless dedication of soldiers distinguished tenure as President of the Na- I hope and pray for cooperation for devel- who fought in the Second World War and as tional Association of Mortgage Brokers opment, prosperity and tolerance instead of (NAMB) and the Kansas Association of Mort- destruction, bloodshed and hatred. we approach Memorial Day, I encourage my colleagues to reflect on the great sacrifices of gage Brokers. NAMB provides invaluable serv- I would like to thank, you, President Rau ices for the mortgage broker industry which and Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer for men like Glen Douglas. originates two out of three home loans in the this important initiative. I believe that this f meeting will be very constructive and that it country. It is the voice of the mortgage broker will help us achieve our mutual goals. IN HONOR OF THE MILE SQUARE industry, with more than 16,000 members in I hope that the Berlin Conference will DAY CARE CENTER ON ITS 25TH all 50 states. serve as a basis for continued efforts against ANNIVERSARY As you know, home ownership is at an all anti-Semitism. time record rate largely due to the contribu- I wish to express my personal appreciation tions of mortgage brokers; through his involve- to President Rau for his wise and moral lead- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ OF NEW JERSEY ment in NAMB, A.W. Pickel has been instru- ership, for his great friendship towards Israel mental in shaping housing policy in this coun- and the Jewish people, and his personal dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try. cation to the fight against anti-Semitism. Thursday, May 20, 2004 We have the strength and the will to create A.W. Pickel, III, was the founding president a better world, a just world for all humanity. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of the Kansas Association of Mortgage Bro- Let us put all our efforts together to make it to honor the Mile Square Day Care Center in kers and still serves as an active ex-officio possible. Let us work together. celebration of its 25th anniversary. The Mile member of the Kansas Association of Mort- Thank you. Square Day Care Center will celebrate with a gage Brokers’ Board of Directors. In 1999, the

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.064 E21PT1 E942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 Kansas Association named him Broker of the honor on the east lawn of the Capitol. The Ar- boys’ basketball team in recognition of their Year. He is president and CEO of Leader chitect of the Capitol has generously provided commitment to excellence both on and off the Mortgage Company in Lenexa, Kansas, which me with several prints of photos of that event. court and for their continuing inspiration to us is in my congressional district. Leader Mort- This tree survived, although in declining condi- all. gage Company also has offices in Dallas, tion, until the area was leveled in order to con- Texas; Des Moines; Iowa; Nashville, Ten- struct the Capitol Visitors’ Center. The staff of f nessee; Topeka, Kansas; and Pittsburg, Kan- the Architect of the Capitol, led by Senior sas. Landscape Architect and Horticulturist Mat- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity thew Evans, recently planted here on the Cap- to commend A.W. Pickel for his contributions itol grounds, near Independence Avenue, HON. MIKE ROGERS to his profession and involvement in his com- Southeast, a young pin oak to replace the ear- OF MICHIGAN munity and dedication to his wife Diane and lier Taggart memorial tree. I also want to ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daughters, Lara, Alissa, Jessica, and Re- knowledge the generous support of the Kan- Thursday, May 20, 2004 becca. I join with the residents of the entire sas Society of Washington, D.C.; thanks to the Third Congressional District of Kansas in ap- support of the Society’s current president Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on plauding A.W. Pickel, III, for his successful Heather Wingate and past presidents David the legislative day of Monday, May 17, 2004, tenure as President of NAMB and in wishing Kensinger and Alan Sobba, the Kansas Soci- the House had votes on H. Con. Res. 420, H. him continued success in all future endeavors. ety donated the cost of the new tree. Con. Res. 423 and H. Con. Res. 403. On f The replanting of the Joseph Taggart me- House roll call votes #177, #178 and #179, I morial tree serves as a small reminder of the was unavoidably detained at the airport. Had PERSONAL EXPLANATION state of Kansas on the grounds of our U.S. I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Capitol and I am pleased to have been a part each. HON. JIM NUSSLE of this event. OF IOWA f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF SAINT ANTHONY SMALL BUSINESS WEEK Thursday, May 20, 2004 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKET- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately I BALL TEAM HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS was detained and was not able to cast my OF TEXAS vote on Rollcall #195, passage of H. Con. HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Res. 424, Honoring past and current members OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, May 20, 2004 of the Armed Forces of the United States and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES encouraging Americans to wear red poppies Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Thursday, May 20, 2004 on Memorial Day. Had I been present I would during National Small Business Week to rec- have voted ‘‘aye’’. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ognize Dr. Sam Rainey, the founder and f to call the attention of the Congress and the owner the Family Pet Clinic, a small business nation to a story of excellence so rare that it located in my Congressional District. Dr. REPLANTING OF TREE MEMORI- deserves the attention of all who believe the Rainey runs a successful veterinary clinic in ALIZING THE LATE REPRESENT- human spirit is capable of overcoming even Denton, Texas that employ seven North Tex- ATIVE JOSEPH TAGGART OF the greatest of odds. ans—and he plans to hire another person very KANSAS CITY, KANSAS This story is being written at Saint Anthony soon. High School, a small school in downtown Jer- It is small businesses like the Family Pet HON. DENNIS MOORE sey City whose motto is ‘‘to be all that you can Clinic that are driving America’s economy OF KANSAS be.’’ While neither the school nor its students today. They create the majority of new jobs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES possess great financial resources, they are and account for half of the economy’s private both blessed with the heart of champions. output. In 2002, 99.7 percent of all businesses Thursday, May 20, 2004 The latest chapter of this story culminated were small businesses. Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I recently had when the Saint Anthony High School boys’ Small businesses have had an enormous the honor of working with the Architect of the basketball team won this year’s New Jersey impact on innovation and progress in America. Capitol to replant on the east Capitol grounds state championship with a stunning 67–55 win Historically, the bulk of breakthrough products a pin oak memorializing the late U.S. Rep- over Bloomfield Tech to cap a remarkable emerged from small businesses. Small firms resentative Joe Taggart of Kansas City, Kan- undefeated (30–0) season. With this victory, produce 13 to 14 times more patents per em- sas. Saint Anthony High School tied a national ployee than large companies. Representative Joe Taggart was elected record by winning its 24th state championship. The 108th Congress has passed a number three times to Congress from a House district The team’s legendary coach, Bob Hurley, of initiatives to bolster small businesses in- including Kansas City, Kansas—in a 1911 has now produced an undefeated team in cluding the Jobs and Growth Reconciliation special election, and then in regular elections each of his four decades of coaching (1974, Act of 2003 which included a provision that tri- in 1912 and 1914. Born in rural Iowa in 1867, 1989, 1996, 2004). pled the amount that small businesses can im- Joe Taggart moved to Kansas during his child- Since Saint Anthony High School does not mediately expense and increased bonus de- hood and graduated from Salina Normal Uni- have a gym, the boys’ basketball team has preciation for the purchase of capital equip- versity in 1890; after teaching school for two been forced to practice at a rented facility. ment. years in Bavaria, Kansas, he was admitted to Nevertheless, in 32 years of coaching, Hurley In addition to fiscally helping small busi- the practice of law in 1893 in Salina, moving has compiled an amazing 826–92 record nesses, the House of Representatives passed shortly thereafter to Kansas City. Taggart against high-caliber competition—winning an Association Health Plan legislation that would served as Kansas City’s prosecuting attorney incredible 90 percent of his games. enable small businesses, of similar trade and from 1907–1911, when he was elected as a Hurley has coached dozens of players who profession, to pool their employees for better Democrat to fill the vacancy caused by the went on to become NCAA All-Americans and health care coverage benefits. By joining to- death of Alexander Mitchell. Twice re-elected, NBA stars. More importantly, he has taken gether, small employers will enjoy greater bar- he was defeated in 1916. During the First thousands of boys and turned them into cham- gaining power, economies of scale and admin- World War, Taggart served in the quarter- pions, both on and off the court. In 32 years, istrative efficiencies. master corps of the United States Army. After all but one of his players went to college. In conclusion, as we celebrate National the war, he resumed private law practice in Coach Hurley has gone on record about this Small Business Week, congratulate Dr. Sam Kansas City and was appointed judge of the undefeated 2004 team—calling them the best Riley and his thriving small business and urge Kansas Court of Industrial Relations in 1924. defensive team he’s ever coached. That, I as- the U.S. Senate to show their support of Joe Taggart died in Wadsworth, Kansas, in sure you Mr. Speaker, is saying something. America’s small businesses by passing initia- 1938 and is buried in Atchison. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in tives, like association health plans, that are In approximately 1916, Representative honoring Coach Bob Hurley and the State important to small businesses and their em- Taggart and his family planted a pin oak in his Champion 2004 Saint Anthony High School ployees.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.068 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E943 IN HONOR OF COLONEL JOHN B. large and small with the necessary skills to market forced the closure of over 50 predomi- O’DOWD become a successful operation. Providing their nantly small and independent refiners in the members with management leadership skills past 10 years and assess how to bring fair HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ and safety training, the Associated Builders competition back to the refinery market and OF NEW JERSEY and Contractors of Southern California have thus expand capacity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES created an industry with high standards and By employing all six of these strategies, quality employees. substantial reductions in the price of gasoline Thursday, May 20, 2004 Founded on the belief of the free enterprise are attainable. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today system, the Associated Builders and Contrac- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me to honor Colonel John B. O’Dowd for his out- tors of Southern California actively promote in supporting these strategies to lower gaso- standing work and leadership in the New York the Merit Shop Philosophy whereby contrac- line prices for consumers. I want to thank District of the United States Army Corps of tors pay, promote and recognize their employ- WEWS for their public service of bringing Engineers. His tenure as Chief Engineer has ees based on individual merit. It is this philos- these signatures to Washington. The people of been one of exceptional work and dedication. ophy and their commitment to providing em- Ohio have spoken. It is time for Congress and Colonel O’Dowd assumed command of the ployees with adequate wages, benefits and the Administration to respond to meet the peo- New York District of the United States Army safe working conditions that has made this as- ple’s needs. Corps of Engineers in July 2001. Since his ap- sociation a pioneer in the construction indus- f pointment, Colonel O’Dowd has brought great try. leadership, focus, and passion to his position. Recognizing the valuable contributions to HONORING MICHAEL DOYLE Responsible for the water resource develop- the industry and the community, I would like to ment, navigation, and regulatory activities in congratulate the Associated Builders and Con- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH parts of New Jersey, New York, Vermont, tractors of Southern California on their anni- OF CALIFORNIA Massachusetts, and Connecticut, Colonel versary of thirty successful years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES O’Dowd has led by example and has worked f Thursday, May 20, 2004 tirelessly to achieve his objective. TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE HIGH Prior to his position with the Army Corps of Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, it is my PRICE OF GAS Engineers, Colonel O’Dowd commanded and pleasure to honor Michael Doyle who was served as Executive Officer of the 30th Engi- former Knight Journalism Fellow at Yale Law neer Battalion at Fort Bragg. He also served HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH School and recent author of The Forestport as Executive Officer for the Engineer Brigade, OF OHIO Breaks: A Nineteenth-Century Conspiracy 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along the Black Forest Canal. I have had the and was assigned as the Operations Officer Thursday, May 20, 2004 pleasure of forming a relationship with Michael for the 20th Engineer Brigade during Oper- Doyle because of his continued fair and bal- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to anced Washington Politics Beat coverage in ation ‘‘Uphold Democracy’’ in Haiti. recognize the increasing pressure rising gas For his distinguished work and military serv- my district newspaper, the Fresno Bee. prices are placing on the constituents of Doyle’s latest literary achievement follows a ice, Colonel O’Dowd has received numerous Ohio’s tenth district, and consumers around awards and citations, including the Meritorious string of exceptional work including numerous the country. articles for McClatchy Papers in California’s Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Today, I received a petition, presented to Central Valley. The Forestport Breaks: A Nine- Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf me by WEWS Television Station in Cleveland, teenth-Century Conspiracy along the Black Cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, Ohio, from those in the Cleveland area who Forest Canal depicts a conspiracy to sabotage the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and are being harmed by the recent spikes in gas part of the Erie Canal system along the Black the Master Parachutist Badge. prices. This petition, with over 14,000 signa- River Canal. Colonel O’Dowd received his bachelor’s de- tures, is evidence of the strains placed on A Publisher’s Weekly Review called the gree from the United States Military Academy consumers in an already bleak economic mar- work ‘‘carefully researched and nimbly written at West Point in 1978 and a Master’s Degree ket. To address these concerns, I, along with . . . Doyle’s account of a 19th-century con- from John Hopkins University in Environmental 67 other members of the House of Represent- spiracy to sabotage part of the Erie Canal sys- Engineering in 1989. He is also a loving hus- atives, am sending a letter to President Bush tem is a delight to read. Completed in 1825, band to his wife and dedicated father to his expressing my concerns. the Erie Canal was an engineering marvel that three children. Effectively addressing high gasoline prices vastly improved commercial transportation. In Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in will take six steps—none of which are included 1856, canal boats carried over four million honoring Colonel John B. O’Dowd for his out- in the energy legislation. standing leadership, courage, and service to First, require oil companies to expand gaso- tons of goods—more that twice the load of the this great country. He will be greatly missed line storage capacities, require them to hold railroads. But by 1869, the tide had turned in as he leaves the New York District of the significant amounts in that storage, and re- favor of New York’s railroads; the canal had United States Army Corps of Engineers. It has serve the right to order these companies to re- fallen into disrepair and was subject to costly been an honor and a pleasure to have worked lease this stored gas to address supply and breaks that flooded the countryside. In 1895, with him the last three years and I wish him demand fluctuations. New York voters approved $9 million in im- all the best in his new assignment in Afghani- Second, block mergers that make it easier provements—but a subsequent investigation stan. for oil companies to manipulate gasoline sup- revealed that all but $25,000 of the money had been spent, but only one third of the work f plies, and take steps, such as forcing compa- nies to sell assets, to remedy the current high- was complete. The subsequent scandal made TRIBUTE TO ASSOCIATED BUILD- ly concentrated market. heads roll, including the governor’s. After ERS AND CONTRACTORS OF Third, re-regulate energy trading exchanges Theodore Roosevelt was elected in 1898, he SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ON that were exploited by Enron and continue to appointed Colonel John N. Partridge as super- THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY be abused by other energy traders. intendent of public works. Aware that Fourth, discontinue filling the Strategic Pe- Forestport in Oneida County (which was along HON. GARY G. MILLER troleum Reserve while prices are high and the Black River feeder canal) had acquired an OF CALIFORNIA conduct a study of building crude and product unsavory reputation, Partridge hired the Pin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reserves that can be used as economic stock- kerton Detective Agency to investigate. The piles to dampen price increases. locals fought the Pinkertons as enemies of the Thursday, May 20, 2004 Fifth, reduce oil consumption by imple- working man, but the latter eventually uncov- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. menting strong fuel economy standards. Sub- ered a plot that involved nearly every family in Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Associated stantially improving CAFE standards over a Forestport (and, in the words of one pros- Builders and Contractors of Southern Cali- ten-year period would reduce the oil used by ecutor, had ‘no parallel in viciousness’) in fornia as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary. one-third in 2020 and save consumers $16 bil- which the canal was ‘the plaything of the politi- The Associated Builders and Contractors of lion at the gas pump. cally connected’ while the working men as- Southern California was established in 1974 Sixth, request the Federal Trade Commis- signed to protect it damaged it for a tiny slice with 78 charter members to assist businesses sion conduct a study of the reasons why the of the pie. In the end, 13 men went to jail for

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.074 E21PT1 E944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 sabotaging the canal in an effort to rob the CONGRATULATING UNITED CERE- As with all great humanitarians, it is impos- state treasury. History and mystery fans BRAL PALSY OF NORTHEASTERN sible to fully assess the impact Robert Eberly’s should enjoy this well-told tale.’’ PENNSYLVANIA AS IT CELE- life has had on his community and our coun- BRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY try. A true gentleman and tireless philan- Again, I would like to thank Michael Doyle thropist, known for his grace and humility as for his continued service to the Central Valley well as his passion for bettering the lives of of California and the general public through HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA others, Robert Eberly’s generosity is legendary his work in journalism and his latest example IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only in Pennsylvania but across the coun- of literary excellence in The Forestport Breaks: try. A Nineteenth-Century Conspiracy along the Thursday, May 20, 2004 Bob often said that others worked just as Black Forest Canal, enlightening us to some Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hard as he did, but were not as fortunate be- of the history that marks the only time New to honor United Cerebral Palsy of North- cause of circumstances beyond their control. York state officials have charged men with eastern Pennsylvania as it celebrates its 50th Guided by this basic belief, he donated tens of conspiring to destroy canal property and de- anniversary on Monday at Genetti’s in Dickson millions of dollars to support education and City, Pennsylvania. economic development. tailing the evolution of this important transpor- United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Robert Eberly was a man of incomparable tation waterway. Pennsylvania is an agency that exists solely to energy and was actively involved in many of serve people with disabilities. the projects he funded. Though he could have f UCP was founded in 1953 by a group of resided anywhere in the world, his heart and people, including parents of teenagers and home remained in Fayette County, Pennsyl- HONORING SMALL BUSINESSES young adults with cerebral palsy. For the first vania where his father, a coal miner, raised few years, the agency consisted of volunteers him on the importance of education. His desire ´ ´ who developed recreational activities for those to help the economically depressed region in HON. ANIBAL ACEVEDO-VILA disabled by cerebral palsy. The organization the wake of the downsizing of the steel and OF PUERTO RICO received funding from the community contribu- coal industry led him to found Fay-Penn Eco- tions and special events conducted by various nomic Development Council to support eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groups. nomic development in his home county. Thursday, May 20, 2004 After becoming a member agency of the He believed that education is a key to eco- United Fund, the precursor to the United Way, nomic development—that the two are inter- Mr. ANI´BAL ACEVEDO-VILA´ Mr Speaker, I and through several cooperative agreements twined. He therefore donated heavily to col- rise today to honor small businesses, espe- with other local organizations, UCP began pro- leges and universities throughout Pennsyl- cially, the small businesses in Puerto Rico. viding professional services. Government vania as well as across the United States to Small businesses represent the foundation of funding began in 1970, and made possible the promote education in the sciences and to the economies of the United States and Puer- extension of the area that the agency serves. make education accessible to those who could to Rico. Their success both depends on and Government funding also expanded services least afford it. Robert Eberly passed away yesterday at the supports a successful economy. Since arriving and increased the eligibility for services of per- sons with disabilities other than cerebral palsy. age of 85. He will be remembered for the ex- in Washington, I have had the pleasure and In fact, while the agency specializes in serving ample of true character he set for everyone honor of sitting on the Small Business Com- children and adults who have cerebral palsy, who knew him as well as for the profound leg- mittee. Through this committee and the lead- more than 75 percent of its clients have other acy of his work. His was a life well spent in ership of our ranking member, NYDIA related disabilities. the effort to help others. He will be missed by VELA´ZQUEZ, we have fought for the success of The growth of the agency over these past all whose lives he touched—and we will never small businesses, particularly minority owned five decades mirrors the changes that have know all of them. businesses. come about in society for persons with disabil- f ities. However, the commitment of this agency The Small Business Committee recently PERSONAL EXPLANATION to people with disabilities is something that sent a joint bi-partisan letter to the Commerce, has not and will not change. There is no high- Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related er calling than being part of an organization HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee re- that served those less fortunate, and I want to OF NEW YORK questing $79 million for the Small Business take this opportunity to thank Executive Direc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administration’s 7(a) loan guarantee program tor Sarah Drob, Director of Operations Tim- Thursday, May 20, 2004 in FY 2005. I hope that my colleagues will un- othy McHugh, Coordinator of Residential Serv- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. derstand how sever the situation would be ices Karen Himchak, Coordinator of Children’s 182, I was not present in the House due to a without this fundamental program. The 7(a) Services Cheryl Astolfi, Coordinator of Adult medical consultation at the Howard Unviersity program is highly utilized in Puerto Rico. I join Services Faith Smith, Accountant Ruta hospital. Had I been present, I would have my Ranking Democratic Member, NYDIA Labutis, Coordinator of Communications and voted ‘‘nay.’’ VELA´ZQUEZ, and the committee Chairman, Development Barbara Siarkievicz and Admin- f istrative Assistant Tessie Bauer. DONALD M. MANZULLO, in urging the Chairman, Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to rep- MEMORIALIZING ROBERT Congressman FRANK WOLF, and the Ranking resent this fine organization that has shown its MASAHIRO YOSHIKAWA Democratic Member, Congressman JOSE commitment to the people of Northeastern SERRANO, to provide the necessary funds to Pennsylvania. Today I ask you and my fellow HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA continue this highly successful and highly uti- colleagues to join me in honoring United Cere- OF CALIFORNIA lized program. bral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to close by honoring one small f Thursday, May 20, 2004 business owner from my district, Evaristo IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Freiria-Villamil. He was chosen as the 2004 EBERLY, SR. honor the life and contributions of Mr. Robert Small Business Person of the Year from the Masahiro Yoshikawa who recently passed Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. I applaud his HON. JOHN P. MURTHA away. He was a pillar of the community and work as a small business owner and wish him OF PENNSYLVANIA a personal friend of mine. Mr. Yoshikawa continued success. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made an immeasurable impact on all those Lastly, I wish to applaud the efforts of all around him through his career, his volunteer Thursday, May 20, 2004 work, and his devotion to family. His tireless small business owners in Puerto Rico. Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay efforts improved the lives of countless people Through their hard work and dedication, we tribute to the life of an extraordinary individual, in his community. will build a stronger economy for Puerto Rico. Mr. Robert Eberly Sr., of Uniontown, Pennsyl- I met Robert Yoshikawa many years ago vania. when we were both students at San Jose

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.077 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E945 State University. From that moment on he Area appreciate everything that this wonderful nesses paid in annual regulatory burdens continually amazed me with his unwavering man has done for them and I feel privileged were close to two-thirds greater than that paid selflessness and his extraordinary dedication for having known him. by large firms. So why is it, these same busi- to the community. Throughout his life, he con- f nesses carry significantly more responsibility sistently put others before himself through vol- for red tape costs? That just doesn’t make unteering and his active involvement with his FRED ELLIOT ROBB, USN RET., sense. church, his family activities, and his neighbor- WORLD WAR I VETERAN AND I know first hand how father-son family busi- hood. OLDEST LIVING MARINE nesses build up their communities and I know For those who are unfamiliar with Mr. first hand how they are penalized for nothing Yoshikawa’s life, I would like to take a mo- HON. ROY BLUNT more than their size. Small businesses should ment to highlight some of his extraordinary OF MISSOURI be educating their employees and expanding contributions. In addition to serving as Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on ideas, not wasting precious man hours dent of the San Jose Buddhist Church Thursday, May 20, 2004 pushing pencils and paper trying to find their Betsuin, Bob served on the board of directors way through all the red tape. of both the SJBC and Fuji Towers and played Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Mr. Speaker, we need to release small busi- an integral part on many committees. Mr. tribute to one of the few remaining World War nesses from excessive regulatory costs which Yoshikawa was also a past chairman of I veterans living among us. Fred Elliot Robb is hurts their ability to thrive. Reducing the bur- church ministerial affairs and Obon commit- an American of exceptional character, having den on our small businesses is right for our tees, as well as a charter member and current served in our Armed Services during three workers, it is right for our businesses, and it is president of Young Japanese Adults. In 2002, major conflicts of the twentieth century. right for our economy. Robert was presented with the Volunteer Rec- Originally enlisting in the United States Ma- f ognition Award by the Junior League of San rine Corps on July 18th, 1918, Fred served as Jose. an orderly to a Captain at Quantico, Virginia. LIBERATION OF GUAM: HONORING In addition to his extensive volunteer work, He was discharged in February of 1919 and THE 5TH FIELD MARINES Mr. Yoshikawa was a wonderful husband to returned home to Sarcoxie, Missouri to com- his wife Phyllis and father to his sons, Mark plete high school and to make service his vo- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO and Scott. He served as an ideal role model cation by becoming a Presbyterian minister. OF GUAM for his sons, teaching them right from wrong, When World War II broke out, Fred Robb IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES imparting to them a spirit of service, and mak- once again offered his service to his country. Thursday, May 20, 2004 ing time to involve himself in their lives and He joined the United States Navy as a chap- activities. He could often be seen videotaping lain and remained in uniform through the first Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, this year is his sons’ football games or driving them to engagements of the War in Vietnam, retiring the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of various Boy Scouts, sporting or church activi- as a Lieutenant Commander. Guam in 1944 by the U. S. Armed Forces ties in his Chevy Suburban. He would con- Patriotism runs deep in the Robb family. headed by United States Marines. The high- stantly guide his sons with sage advice from Fred’s brother Jacob, also a veteran of World light of Guam’s calendar of anniversary activi- his experience and the experiences of his own War I, passed away on February 29th of this ties ever since has been the Liberation Day father. He was a man of strong conviction, year at age 105. At the age of 107, Fred, parade on Marine Drive in downtown Haga˚tn˜a, who stood behind his decisions without waver- along with his wife Fern, are independent, the capital of Guam. ing. contributing citizens of the Great State of Mis- Here in the nation’s capital, the anniversary Robert Yoshikawa, a second generation souri. is traditionally observed with the Member of American, was born in Newcastle, California in Throughout his remarkable life, Fred Elliot Congress from Guam placing a wreath on the 1940. Upon graduating from high school, he Robb has exemplified selfless devotion to Tomb of the Unknowns, accompanied by gov- attended Sierra Junior College before matricu- duty. When his nation needed him, Fred Robb ernment officials, civilian and military. lating on to San Jose State where he received looked with resolve at the challenges facing This year, I had the honor of hosting this a degree in mechanical engineering and met our nation and accepted them with bravery, memorable event which had an added dimen- his future wife, Phyllis Osaki. The couple first determination, and service. Throughout his life sion. It was attended by about 100 special lived in an apartment in Sunnyvale, but spent he has continued to live by those ideals. guests—Marine veterans of World War 11 and the past 37 years in the house in San Jose Mr. Speaker, I am proud to say that Fred members of their families. Also present were that they watched being built. It was there they Robb calls Springfield, Missouri, his home. As sons and daughters of Guam living in the re- raised their two boys. Robert worked at Lock- we approach Memorial Day, we honor this old- gion. heed Martin until his retirement in 2003. At est living Marine for his sacrifice on behalf of As members of the 5th Field Service Depot, Lockheed, Robert’s robust engineering skills our nation and for the example that he sets for these veterans either participated in the libera- and attention to detail were instrumental in the generations of Americans to come. tion of Guam or served Guam during the re- success of several important projects. He was f construction period following liberation. Their praised for being accurate and efficient, and pride in their role in the recapture and recon- his remarkable patience and experience made SMALL BUSINESSES ARE THE struction of Guam is a source of great inspira- him a valuable mentor to the younger engi- BEDROCK OF OUR ECONOMY tion to us. Their devotion to Guam, as mani- neers at Lockheed. fested in their establishment of an academic Upon retiring from his job at Lockheed Mar- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT scholarship for a Guamanian student, is one tin after 40 years, Mr. Yoshikawa embarked OF SOUTH CAROLINA of their touching gestures—from the liberators on yet another chapter in his full life. Though IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the liberated. he and Phyllis had already traveled the globe, On the eve of the dedication of the National Thursday, May 20, 2004 he had even more trips planned and was en- World War II Memorial, it is my privilege to joying his return to improving his golf game Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Mr. enter the names of those Marines and Navy with other retired friends. Always wanting to Speaker, American small businesses are the Corpsmen, present here today with their fami- be useful, he also agreed to volunteer at the bedrock of our economy and the heart and lies and friends, in the CONGRESSIONAL Japanese American Museum of San Jose as soul of this country. Yet these same busi- RECORD of this, the House of the people of the just one more in his myriad of community nesses are also unfairly burdened by red tape United States: Al and Jo Aniello; Sue Barke; services. It was on March 24, while volun- regulations. Armin and Lois Barth; Bish Bischoff, John and teering at the museum, that Mr. Yoshikawa As our economy matures and expands, it is Josie Boertlein; Sandy and Dolores Bompiedi; died of a heart attack. Since he was in appar- important that businesses are given every ad- Art Boston; Lisa Botteri; Bill Buckner; Connie ent excellent health, his passing came as vantage to compete. The amount of time and Burrell; Mrs. Frank Carroll; Joe and Terry quite a shock to all who knew him. money small businesses tie up in red tape Ciecierski; Maury Claus; Christna Clausen; Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss compliance is exorbitant. Small business own- Florence Cottone; Cal Dart; Ed and Dot of a friend and a role model. I knew Robert for ers account for 80 percent of new jobs created Demm; Frank and Irene Derose; Ed and Mimi 40 years and he was as inspirational to me in the U.S. economy—that’s 8 out of 10 new Disch; Chuck Doss; Darrell and Evelyn Doss. the last time I saw him, as he was when we jobs for Americans created by small busi- Lee Edwards; Fran Feiner; Lillian Feiner; first met. I know that the people of the Bay nesses. Yet in 2000, the costs small busi- Ken Freck; Arnie and Helen Gasparetti; Mrs.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.082 E21PT1 E946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 Evan Geroux; Robert and Marie Gray; Walt MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL SE- HONORING WILLIS A. (JACK) and Madeleine Grisevich; Barrett Hackney; LECTED FOR NASA EXPLORER PANGBURN AND WARREN H. Christopher Hackney; Nick and Jayne SCHOOL PROGRAM SWARTZ Hasenflu; Ben and Dee Heath; Don and Barb Hehir; Maury and Dorothy Henderson; Fen Holmes; Elsa House; Lewis and Annella HON. NICK J. RAHALL, II HON. MARK E. SOUDER Howlett. OF WEST VIRGINIA OF INDIANA Bill and Willeen Hutchins; Les and Mary Jehnke; Mrs. John King; Betty Kostman; Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert Larson; Joe and Ruth Laur; Ernie and Lynn Lee; Frank and Helen Lindsay; Rich and Thursday, May 20, 2004 Thursday, May 20, 2004 Eileen Little; Roy and Barb Manis; Bill and Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, as far as we can Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, today I would Roman Mathews; Matty and Barb Matthews; remember, we have dreamed of reaching the like to recognize two individuals from my dis- Bob Mcowan; Budd and Ginger Melanson; Ski stars. Since its inception in 1958, NASA has trict who have dedicated their lives to making Nalewanski; Keith Neuman; Harry Ozenbaugh; helped us realize those dreams. They have our country safer. Not only have these men Mike and Elain Papas; Jake and Viv Plank; taken us into space, placed Americans on the served our Country in World War II, but they Dave Resenthal; Louise Sims; Rabbit and moon, and opened our eyes by exceeding continue to go beyond their call of duty by pro- Delna Stefanow; Marge Storing; Doc and Bev feats once deemed unreachable. viding their services to military funerals and al- Tibbitts; Jude Tonkin; Donna Trotter; Kyle Today, I want to congratulate Mount View ways being available to lend a helping hand Trotter; Mrs. William Wolfe; Wally and Joan for the community. Yandel. Middle School, located in Welch, West Vir- We on Guam know what freedom is be- ginia, for being selected to participate in the Willis A. (Jack) Pangburn, was born on Sep- cause we also know what occupation is. We NASA Explorer School Program. As the first tember 3, 1918 in Mystic, Iowa. He served in celebrate Liberation Day on Guam every year school in West Virginia to be chosen for this the U.S. Army Infantry in WWII, and was as the day of deliverance from enemy occupa- prestigious and exciting educational adven- wounded in action. Mr. Pangburn received tion and the return of freedom after 32 months ture, I am pleased that many of our children both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals of enemy subjugation. We know what it means in Southern West Virginia will have the oppor- for his valiant actions. He married Rosemary to thank Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Coast tunity to be exposed to the world of science who passed away in 1985. Together, they had Guardsmen, and Airmen for their sacrifices and engineering in a new and exciting way. one son, four daughters. Mr. Pangburn is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, because it was not all that long ago that we We must focus attention on our future astro- and American Legion Veterans of Foreign were an occupied land. On this Memorial Day, nauts, scientists, and engineers who will take Wars, and was Post commander (2 years) of 2004, as we gather in the heart of democracy us even farther than we dare to dream today. to honor the greatest generation we on Guam, the VFW. They are our children and our students, and fellow Americans, would like to add our hum- with them our hope rests. We must nurture Mr. Pangburn is honored as this year’s Me- ble gratitude to the veterans of the 5th Field them and give them the resources they need morial Day Grand Parade Marshall in Goshen, Service Depot who have returned to help us to advance their studies; enhancing their Indiana for service as Coordinator of the Mili- recall the sacrifices of liberation and renew our learning and expanding their opportunities so tary Funeral Detail from 1987 to 1997. This love of freedom. God Bless America. God unit participates in all military funerals re- Bless Guam. God Bless the United States Ma- that when it is their time to shine not even the darkest day will dim their light. quested by deceased veteran’s families in Go- rine Corps. shen. Honorary Color Guard, Flag Presen- f The NASA Explorer School Program will tation, Rifle Salute, and TAPS are all included help train our math and science teachers and IN HONOR OF MICHAEL PALMER’S in the service. As many as 12 members par- school administrators, for it is our teachers ticipate. He presently serves as a member of DEDICATION TO THE TEMPLE that can provide the spark that ignites our pas- CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT this unit. Since 1946 he has helped in placing sion, and they lay the basic foundations of 4 inch white crosses on deceased VFW Mem- education necessary for the success of our fu- bers graves, many of these years he has been HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ture expeditions into space. Advancing the in charge of this work at Oakridge Cemetery. OF CALIFORNIA knowledge and skills of our teachers will only He continues to ‘‘Ring Bells’’(Santa Claus) for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES improve the development of our students. the Salvation Army, passes out ‘‘Buddy Pop- Thursday, May 20, 2004 The benefits of engaging and educating chil- pies’’ on Memorial Day for the VFW, helps Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dren in the world of science and engineering purchase and delivers food baskets to the congratulate Michael Palmer for over 14 years cannot be overstated. Programs such as the needy at Christmas time, and is still ready to of dedicated service as a member of the Tem- NASA Explorer Schools Program enable our contribute his time and energy at 85 years of ple City Unified School District Board of Edu- students to explore these important subjects at age. cation. a level and intensity that they might not other- Warren H. Swartz, was born on May 7, Mike Palmer is a dedicated supporter of wise experience. I once again congratulate 1924 in Millersburg, Indiana. He served in the public education. He is recognized and re- Mount View Middle School for being selected U.S. Navy in WWII as a Gunners Mate in the spected by the community for his unique edu- to participate in this exciting program, and I South Pacific and part-time Diver. He married cational vision. From November 28, 1989 look forward to hearing about their related Gerry in January, 1953. Together they had through April 22, 2004, he faithfully served as successes. one daughter. Mr. Swartz is a member of the a member of the Temple City Unified School With the impending challenges ahead, not Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, District Board of Education. only today but for generations to come, can and Disabled American Veterans, and pres- Mike Palmer is an admired and integral we afford not to be ready? By ensuring that ently serving as Chaplain of the D.A.V. since member of the Temple City community. He is our students, our future NASA scientists and 1992. strongly committed to providing a superior engineers, are well prepared for the trials educational experience for students in the dis- Mr. Swartz was honored as last year’s Me- ahead, we can ensure that our future in the trict. He has been elected by the residents of morial Day Grand Parade Marshall in Goshen skies is as bright as the stars above. TCUSD to serve four terms on the Board of for his service as Coordinator of the Military Education. His outstanding leadership on the The future of NASA is the future of man. Funeral Detail from 1997 to 2003. He still board has helped guide and influence his fel- And, as we look toward our future we are re- serves as a member and, as Chaplain of the low board members to make the best deci- minded of the words of William Faulkner when D.A.V., he is called upon to present the Amer- sions for students and faculty in the District. he said, ‘‘I believe that man will not merely en- ican flag to the next of kin frequently. I ask all Members of Congress to join me dure. He will prevail. He is immortal, not be- He is revered by all the men of this detail, today in congratulating Michael Palmer for a cause he alone among creatures has an inex- which numbers about 45, by his faithful and truly exemplary public service career, and for haustible voice, but because he has a soul, a military presence in the fulfillment of his du- his immense commitment to the Temple City spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and ties. He is willing to travel anywhere to assist Unified School District. endurance.’’ a veteran in need.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.086 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E947 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 has also done much for the future of the col- mented: ‘‘Mayor Gillum is the very soul of Ma- LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP lege, erecting eight new buildings, completing nassas. He has led the City Government, the WINNER, KELLI McCARRELL OF renovations, and wiring the entire campus for School Board and the community with thought, PARMA, MI high-speed Internet service. For his service to idealism, and caring leadership . . . Speaking the college and community, Bob received the for all of the City Council, we will miss his in- HON. NICK SMITH Citizen of the Year Award in 1999 from the sight and guidance when the decisions get dif- OF MICHIGAN Durango Area Chamber Resort Association as ficult.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as the 2002 Achievement Award from Fort Lewis College. John Foote, a lawyer and personal friend of Thursday, May 20, 2004 Bob’s active participation and involvement in Mayor Gillum also said, ‘‘He’s one of the finest Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is the community is evident through his service men I’ve ever known. He’s just a wonderful with great respect for the outstanding record on numerous boards, commissions and com- mayor . . . And I don’t know anyone who of excellence she has compiled in academics, mittees. He was President of the Durango doesn’t share my emotion toward him.’’ leadership and community service, that I am Area Chamber Resort Association in 1988, a Mayor Gillum is married to Mardi Gillum and proud to salute Kelli McCarrell, winner of the member of the Durango City Council from they have three daughters. 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This award 1989 to 1993, Mayor of Durango in 1993, and is given to young adults who have dem- chair of Southwest Colorado’s United Way It is my pleasure to honor the achievements onstrated their true commitment to playing an campaign throughout the mid 1990s. He also of Mayor Marvin Gillum today as we celebrate important role in our Nation’s future. served on the Library Advisory board, and the his eminent public career. On behalf of the As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholar- Board of Directors of the Bank of Durango. people of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District ship, Kelli is being honored for demonstrating Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that Dr. Robert and the residents of Manassas, I wish to thank the same generosity of spirit, intelligence, re- Dolphin is a person who has exemplified a and congratulate Mr. Gillum for his exceptional sponsible citizenship, and capacity for human strong commitment and dedication toward his contributions to the community. service that distinguished the late LeGrand life’s pursuit of excellence in education and Smith of Somerset, Michigan. public service. His incredible devotion and f Kelli is an exceptional student at Western passion for contributing towards the better- High School. Aside from being at the top of ment of the Fort Lewis College and Durango OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL her class academically, she possesses an out- community is worthy of recognition before this SENIORS standing record of achievement in high school. body of Congress and this nation. It is my dis- She has participated in Varsity Golf and tinct pleasure to honor Bob here today, and Cheerleading for four years as well as the wish him and his wife Nancy all the best in HON. HEATHER WILSON school band. Notable among her many activi- their future endeavors. OF NEW MEXICO ties is her service as President of the Spanish f Club, Treasurer of the National Honor Society, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A SALUTE TO MARVIN L. GILLUM and Captain of the Math Academic Team. Kelli Thursday, May 20, 2004 is also very active with her church. On behalf of the United States Congress, I HON. FRANK R. WOLF Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, am proud to join her many admirers in extend- OF VIRGINIA the following high school students from the ing our highest praise and congratulations to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First Congressional District of New Mexico Kelli McCarrell for her selection as winner of Thursday, May 20, 2004 have been awarded the Congressional Certifi- the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure cate of Merit. These students have excelled honor not only recognizes her efforts, but is during their academic careers and proven also a testament to the parents, teachers, and today to recognize my friend and constituent, themselves to be exceptional students and other individuals whose personal interest, Manassas Mayor Marvin L. Gillum. After a leaders with their scholastic achievements, strong support, and active participation con- long and distinguished career serving the city community services, and participation in tributed to her success. To this remarkable of Manassas, Marvin has announced that he young woman, we extend our most heartfelt will retire from the position of mayor. school and civic activities. It is my pleasure to good wishes for all her future endeavors. Marvin entered public life in 1980 as a be able to recognize these outstanding stu- dents for their accomplishments. Their par- f member of the Manassas School Board, serv- ing as chairman from 1985 to 1995. In 1996, ents, their teachers, their classmates, the peo- PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT Marvin was elected mayor of the City of Ma- ple of New Mexico and I are proud of them. DOLPHIN nassas, an office which he has held ever CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARD WINNERS 2004 since. In addition to his career as a public HON. SCOTT McINNIS servant to his lifelong home of Manassas, David Brown III, Mountainair High School; Theodore Chavez, Menaul High School; OF COLORADO Marvin practiced dentistry for 40 years and as- Jericha Phillips, South Valley Academy; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumed a second career in investment advising in 1987. Jordan Allen, Moreno Valley High School; Thursday, May 20, 2004 Throughout his career, Marvin has worked Justin Montoya, Albuquerque Evening School; Luz Del Carmen Carreon, West Mesa Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privi- tenaciously on behalf of the City of Manassas. High School; Emmaly Wiederholt, Del Norte lege to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Among Marvin’s many accomplishments, he High School; Brent Wylie, Hope Christian Dr. Bob Dolphin, a man who for over 40 years helped establish a system for improved com- School; Alison Rice, Freedom High School; has had a distinguished career in education munications with neighboring jurisdictions, pro- Amy Hopkins, Estancia High School; and public service. After 20 years of service, moted the extensive industrial and commercial Joannie Suina & Veronica Budager, Bob will be stepping down from his position as expansion in the City of Manassas, led the Bernalillo High School; Casey Thompson, President of Fort Lewis College. As Bob cele- celebrated revitalization of Old Town Manas- Evangel Christian Academy; Kate Phelan, brates his retirement, I wish to join with the sas, fought for funding for the Loy E. Harris Albuquerque Academy; Shaili Ghimire, Mid- citizens of Colorado in acknowledging all that Pavilion and the Center for the Arts, and en- dle College High School; JoJo Bailey, he has accomplished at Fort Lewis College. couraged the development of the city’s school Moriarty High School; Alberto Belmares-Or- Bob arrived at Fort Lewis College in 1984 system, facilitating accreditation by the Virginia tega, Albuquerque High School; Stephanie as Dean of the School of Business and a Pro- Standards of Learning. Cox, Sierra Alternative High School; Aman- fessor of Finance. In 1986, he became acting A humble and notoriously polite man, da Rubio, New Futures School; Ross Seeger, Sandia Preparatory School; Thomas Vice President for Business and Finance, and Marvin is referred to by friends and colleagues Dimiduk, Eldorado High School; Anthony successfully saw the school through a major as a ‘‘leader’’ and a ‘‘gentleman,’’ known for Rodriquez, Albuquerque Country Day financial crisis in that same year. He began his good sense and judgment, and stabilizing School; Kristin Rae Grassham, Sandia High his service as President in July, 2002, and in influence on the city. He worked closely and School; Victoria De Oreo, St. Pius X High his first year as President transitioned the cooperatively with his staff and the rest of the School; Kim Sisneros, Cibola High School; school from part of the Colorado State Univer- City Council, acquiring the deepest respect Matthew Bonner, Temple Baptist Academy; sity system into an independent college. He from his peers. Vice Mayor Hal Parrish com- and Raellen Frick, Rio Grande High School.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.091 E21PT1 E948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 1989 earthquakes that devastated San Fran- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP cisco. In 1950, it was scheduled to be de- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 WINNER, BOBBY JO LUDWICK, OF stroyed and replaced by a three-story modern BRONSON, MI structure, but the building was saved at the SPEECH OF last minute when the Federal government HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE HON. NICK SMITH seized it through the right of eminent domain. OF TEXAS OF MICHIGAN At the time, Washington was in desperate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need of a San Francisco-based office to help Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Thursday, May 20, 2004 manage the Korean War, and the Flood Build- ing offered an ideal solution. The Federal gov- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is ernment returned the building to the Flood man, I rise in support of the Amendment by with great respect for the outstanding record family in 1953. my colleagues Representative MURTHA and of excellence she has compiled in academics, Today, Jim Flood—James Clair Flood II, Representative WELDON that would express leadership and community service, that I am the sense of Congress that the Secretary of proud to salute Bobby Jo Ludwick, winner of named after his great grandfather—owns, manages, and has his office in the building, Defense should assist the Iraqi Government in the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This destroying the Abu Ghraib prison and replac- award is given to young adults who have dem- making it San Francisco’s oldest family-owned commercial building. The Flood Building has ing it with a modern detention facility. This onstrated their true commitment to playing an Amendment is especially relevant because it important role in our Nation’s future. flourished under his management, undergoing a $15 million renovation to restore the building is only applicable if the Iraqi Governing Coun- As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholar- cil agrees that they would like to destroy the ship, Bobby Jo is being honored for dem- to its original style. Architecturally, it is the most significant commercial building in San Abu Ghraib prison and would like American onstrating the same generosity of spirit, intel- help in doing so. ligence, responsible citizenship, and capacity Francisco, and it was named a city landmark in 1982. While I support this Amendment I do hope for human service that distinguished the late that this will not be the only step taken to try LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan. I join the Flood family and so many of my to undo the damage done by the Iraqi torture Bobby Jo is an exceptional student at constituents in celebrating the 100th anniver- scandal. We may be able to erase the struc- Bronson High School. Aside from being at the sary of this San Francisco treasure. ture of the Abu Ghraib prison and we may be top of her class academically, Bobby Jo pos- able to construct a new state-of-the-art prison sesses an outstanding record of achievement f facility in its place, but until we take the proper in high school. She is very active in the Na- steps to bring all perpetrators to justice and tional Honor Society, F.F.A., 4–H, and student IN RECOGNITION OF ASIAN PA- correct our interrogation procedures; we will government. She has also devoted a great CIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE not be able to erase the image of Americans deal of her time to volunteering with a variety MONTH torturing prisoners that is etched in the mind of of different civic organizations. Iraqis and indeed in the mind of people world- On behalf of the United States Congress, I wide. The court-martial of a few enlisted sol- am proud to join her many admirers in extend- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL diers is not enough for a problem that has ing our highest praise and congratulations to OF NEW YORK now proven to be endemic. There must be Bobby Jo Ludwick for her selection as winner true accountability from the leadership in the of the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Armed Forces. The enlisted soldiers can not honor not only recognizes her efforts, but is Thursday, May 20, 2004 be the only ones involved in this scandal, the also a testament to the parents, teachers, and Armed Forces have always stressed a strict other individuals whose personal interest, Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- chain of command and everyone in that chain strong support, and active participation con- knowledge May as Asian Pacific American must be held accountable for this multitude of tributed to her success. To this remarkable Heritage Month, an important month in the despicable acts. Secretary Rumsfeld and Dep- young woman, we extend our most heartfelt Asian Pacific American community. Asian Pa- uty Secretary Wolfowitz can not hide behind good wishes for all her future endeavors. cific American Heritage Month commemorates their office, they bear the responsibility for this f the tremendous impact that the Asian culture scandal and so far I remain unsatisfied with IN CELEBRATION OF FLOOD has made on our Nation. Just as importantly their response to it. BUILDING CENTENNIAL it is a month that deserves more recognition Again, I feel that this Amendment to assist than it usually receives, as it is often over- the Iraqi Government in destroying the Abu HON. NANCY PELOSI shadowed. Ghraib prison and replacing it with a modern OF CALIFORNIA It is very important that this month we pay detention facility is one that is worthy of pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES homage to the Asian Pacific American con- sage. This is both a symbolic and physical tribution to the American culture and experi- gesture to the Iraqi people that our troops are Thursday, May 20, 2004 ence. Through the centuries they have em- in Iraq to tear down the past of Saddam Hus- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to bodied the American spirit and fostered the sein and rebuild a new democratic nation. We recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Flood concept of community. Their adaptation to the must all work to make sure that these ges- Building of San Francisco and to have the op- Americas and resilience is something that we tures are followed by substantive actions to portunity to express my appreciation to the should all aim to emulate. correct our significant missteps. Flood family for their immeasurable contribu- Asian Pacific American’s have long served f tions to the City of San Francisco over four an intricate role in the development of the generations. A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 Americas. From the development of the trans- It was a great pleasure to attend the Flood LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP continental railroad to present day the Asian Building Centennial Celebration on April 16 WINNER, OF JONESVILLE, MI Pacific American community has and con- and to celebrate with members of the Flood tinues to make their presence evident in the family. I particularly want to thank Jim Flood medical field, arts, politics, science and engi- HON. NICK SMITH and Judy Wilbur for carrying on the out- neering, entertainment, culinary arts, and mili- OF MICHIGAN standing traditions of their distinguished family. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Flood Building was built by James L. tary excellence. Flood in 1904 as a tribute to his father, James It is important that not just during this Thursday, May 20, 2004 Clair Flood. Architect Albert Pissis, a master of month, but may we always recognize and con- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is Beaux-Arts classicism, designed the Classic tinue to embrace the Asian Pacific American with great respect for the outstanding record Revival structure, along with many other great contribution to our culture. As a nation I hope of excellence that he has compiled in aca- works throughout San Francisco. At the time it that we will continue to all work and grow to- demics, leadership, and community service, was built, the 12-story Flood Building was the gether. Today Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowl- that I am proud to salute Shea Scott Dow, largest building in San Francisco. edge the Asian Pacific American contribution winner of the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholar- The building’s history is one of survival. It and commemorate Asian Pacific American ship. This award is given to young adults who remained standing after both the 1906 and Heritage Month. have demonstrated their true commitment to

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.094 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E949 playing an important role in our Nation’s fu- ments of some of my constituents. This past res, Bernie, Mary, Walter, Kathleen and Tom, ture. March, the University of New Mexico’s Ski thank you for sharing your beloved Susie with As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholar- Team became the first UNM team to ever win us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of ship, Shea is being honored for demonstrating any NCAA championship. her family at this sad time. the same generosity of spirit, intelligence, re- They are all to be congratulated, but there f sponsible citizenship, and capacity for human are few people in particular that I would like to service that distinguished the late LeGrand especially recognize. Firstly the team’s coach, A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 Smith of Somerset, Michigan. George Brooks. Mr. Brooks created the ski LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Shea is an exceptional student at Jonesville team at UNM and has been working with them WINNER, HEATHER LUCEY, OF High School. Aside from being at the top of since 1970. This landmark win can be attrib- BLISSFIELD, MICHIGAN his class academically, Shea has an out- uted to Mr. Brook’s hard work and great faith standing record of achievements in high in the ability of his team. HON. NICK SMITH school. Shea is very active in the National A special recognition is due to the senior OF MICHIGAN Honor Society, F.F.A., 4–H, student govern- team captain, Jennifer Delch. Her leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, and band. He has also devoted a great throughout the season as well as her indi- Thursday, May 20, 2004 deal of his time to volunteer with a variety of vidual gold medal, which she received for the different civic organizations and is a very ac- giant slalom, greatly contributed to the team’s Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is tive member of his church. success. with great respect for the outstanding record On behalf of the United States Congress, I The team is furthermore to be congratulated of excellence she has compiled in academics, am proud to join his many admirers in extend- as a whole. Most of its members came from leadership and community service, that I am ing our highest praise and congratulations to other nations to ski for the UNM team. It was proud to salute Heather Lucey, winner of the Shea Scott Dow for his selection as winner of their willingness to take a risk in leaving their 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This award the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This homelands that lead to both their personal vic- is given to young adults who have dem- honor not only recognizes his efforts, but is tories and to the team’s NCAA win. onstrated their true commitment to playing an also a testament to the parents, teachers, and Not only have these UNM students excelled important role in our Nation’s future. other individuals whose personal interest, in athletics, but have also remembered aca- As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholar- strong support, and active participation con- demics. In fact, the entire team’s average ship, Heather is being honored for dem- tributed to his success. To this remarkable GPA is an A¥. This is a great achievement onstrating the same generosity of spirit, intel- young man, we extend our most heartfelt good and speaks very well of the over-all ability of ligence, responsible citizenship, and capacity wishes for all his future endeavors. those who are on the team. for human service that distinguished the late f Mr. Speaker, I ask you join me and all the LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan. AMBASSADOR TONY P. HALL HON- residents of New Mexico in honoring the UNM Heather is an exceptional student at ORED BY THE CENTER FOR PUB- ski team on their success. I would also like to Blissfield High School. Aside from being at the LIC JUSTICE wish them luck in future seasons. top of her class academically, Heather pos- f sesses an outstanding record of achievement HON. FRANK R. WOLF in high school. She is a member of the Na- IN HONOR OF SUSAN T. KENNEDY tional Honor Society and a peer mentor at OF VIRGINIA school. Heather is also very active with her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. NANCY PELOSI church. Thursday, May 20, 2004 OF CALIFORNIA On behalf of the United States Congress, I Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am proud to join her many admirers in extend- to the attention of the House the honoring of ing our highest praise and congratulations to Thursday, May 20, 2004 our former colleague Ambassador Tony Hall Heather Lucey for her selection as winner of by The Center for Public Justice. Tony was re- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This cently presented with the center’s 2004 Lead- sadness that I rise to pay tribute to the life and honor not only recognizes her efforts, but is ership Award. work of my longtime friend, Susan T. Ken- also a testament to the parents, teachers, and After his distinguished career in the House nedy, who passed away on April 17, 2004. other individuals whose personal interest, from 1979 until 2002, Tony was named the Susie was a great woman and an exceptional strong support, and active participation con- United States ambassador to the United Na- public servant. We will miss her terribly. tributed to her success. To this remarkable tions Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Susie’s life was one of service and political young woman, we extend our most heartfelt Rome, Italy. In his time in office, Tony Hall and community activism. Beginning with her good wishes for all her future endeavors. was a leading advocate for fighting domestic work with the Service Employees Union, Susie f and international hunger. He helped to create was a tireless advocate of labor. At the age of the House Select Committee on Hunger, and 21, she was elected to the San Francisco IN RECOGNITION OF PRESIDENT H. was a founding member of the steering com- Democratic County Central Committee—the PATRICK SWYGERT mittee of the Congressional Friends of Human youngest ever to serve—and was reelected for Rights Monitors. the next 25 years. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL The Center for Public Justice is a distin- In 1962, Susie joined the staff of Democratic OF NEW YORK guished nationwide civic organization striving Assemblyman Phillip Burton. Upon his election IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to better the world through the active involve- to Congress, she became his Administrative ment of its citizens in the service of God. The Assistant, supervising his District Office in San Thursday, May 20, 2004 Center for Public Justice’s goal is the ad- Francisco. She was his trusted advisor, and Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- vancement of justice for all people in the com- he depended on her great political instincts, knowledge and submit for the CONGRESSIONAL munity. The center’s annual leadership award judgment, and understanding of the people of RECORD a speech delivered by H. Patrick could not have been given to a more deserv- San Francisco. Swygert, the President of Howard University at ing person than Tony Hall. On behalf of all our Susie was absolutely committed to the con- a meeting called by President Enrique Iglesias colleagues, we salute you, Tony. stituents and elected officials she served. After of the Inter-American Development Bank to f working for both Phil and Sala Burton for 25 examine the challenge of social inclusion in OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY years, she graciously and expertly helped with economic development in the Western Hemi- ATHLETES my transition to Congress after I won a special sphere. President Swygert’s speech points out election in 1987 to succeed Sala Burton. I will not only the destructivity of social exclusion, never forget her support and friendship. Susie more importantly he emphasizes the need for HON. HEATHER WILSON later joined with the Golden Gate National social inclusion as a means to break barriers, OF NEW MEXICO Recreation Area to help create a lasting me- build bridges, and create networks as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES morial to Congressman Phil Burton. means to achieve economic development. Thursday, May 20, 2004 Susan Kennedy was a devoted wife, moth- I would also like to commend President Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, er, sister, and friend. To her sons, Marc and Iglesias and the Inter-American Development today I commend the great athletic achieve- Frank, and to her sisters and brothers, Dolo- Bank for understanding and beginning to take

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.098 E21PT1 E950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 the necessary steps towards a more social in- eventually learn when we pursue policies and poor. His hearing was poor. His face was clusive global community, and for affording pathways that are exclusive and divisive. scarred by a skin disease and he suffered President Swygert a forum to discuss and ac- Come May 17, this year, Howard University from Tourette syndrome. You bet that he will join the NAACP and the NAACP Legal too knew the meaning of social exclusion. In celerate dialog regarding this important initia- Defense Fund and Educational Fund in a a ringing appeal for acceptance, Johnson tive. gala event at Constitution Hall to celebrate wrote. ‘‘Men, however distinguished by ex- It is essential in the period of economic sur- the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of ternal accidents or intrinsic qualities, have plus that we recognize the fact that as our Education, the landmark Supreme Court rul- all the same wants, the same pains, and, as wealth grows, the gap between rich and poor ing that desegregated public education in far as the senses are concerned, the same widens. Eventually those on the lower end of America and began this nation’s trans- pleasures. We are all prompted by the same the spectrum get left behind and have very formation toward a more inclusive society. motives, all deceived by the same fallacies, As you can imagine, the Supreme Court all animated by hope, obstructed by danger, few means to catch up to their counterparts. ruling was a great day for African Americans entangled by desire, and seduced by pleas- Social inclusion, as President Swygert elo- who made their entrance to this continent in ure.’’ quently points out, aims to intervene in the chains and struggled for centuries against As human beings, we cherish a common de- perpetual cycle of poverty that exclusion cre- the denial of their humanity, and their ex- sire to satisfy our basic needs, and beyond ates. clusion from all else except the forced labor that to pursue what we believe will bring us Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank President that generated wealth for the masters. a sense of fulfillment. For many of us, this Swygert for his efforts to alert us all to the The eventual end of slavery would not be often means reaching out beyond ourselves in service to others and this is where many growing economic inequality that is the end re- the end of the struggle for them it was soon followed by Jim Crow and the segregation of us truly absorb that the world is bigger sult of social exclusion and for his visionary that ended officially only 50 years ago. than the sum total of any single individual’s leadership in advocating social inclusion as Again, the end of segregation merely her- needs. the means to achieve the alleviation of poverty alded a new struggle—that to have the soci- The truth is, our fundamental desires, with in the Western Hemisphere. ety treat them as equal in accordance with little exceptions are grounded in our human- ity, not in our race, religion, ethnicity or SOCIAL INCLUSION, EDUCATION HEALTH AND the new law of the land. It would take years any other such variables. Yet we persist in CULTURE: BREAKING BARRIERS, BUILDING of agitation among civil rights groups and our creation of all kinds of false dichoto- BRIDGES AND CREATING NETWORKS activists and the sacrifices of people like mies, even as many of us embrace the notion (By President H. Patrick Swygert) Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before the society finally began to imple- of a Fatherhood of God. Somehow, we have The IADB President—Mr. Enrique Iglesias, ment changes at all levels. failed to accept that this fatherhood of God Other Officials of the Bank, Distinguished The process continues today. We have extends itself to a brotherhood and a sister- Guests, Ladies and Gentleman, Greetings. made tremendous progress but we are no- hood of humankind. First, let me congratulate the Inter-Amer- where near a fully integrated society. It is Rather than such acceptance and the ican Development Bank for this impressive still a daily struggle for African Americans equality that it implies, we have not just effort today to accelerate the dialogue on so- and other minorities to get others to look subdivided humanity but we have stratified cial inclusion. beyond the color of their skins and see a fel- it as well. People of color—non white peo- Inclusion of course, implies exclusion, its low human being rather than a stereotype. ple—are at the low end of this hierarchy. The opposite. Certainly, without the recognition Howard University, my alma mater, played farther one departs from the Eurocentric that the issue of exclusion is a problem and a critical role in the successful Brown case. ideals, which tops the hierarchy of course, a growing one, there would not be the need The University was the training ground for the less value is ascribed to one’s talents, for this dialogue today. I regard this meet- the attorneys who represented Brown and wisdoms, cultures, contributions to civiliza- ing, therefore, as an effort to understand most of them were faculty at our school of tion, needs and desires—one’s humanity. This is certainly true of the Americas. both sides of an issue that is destructive in law. And, it was one of our graduates, Five decades after Brown, for example, many the case of the one, and productive, harmo- Thurgood Marshall, who argued the case be- of our schools remain deeply segregated. nious and highly desirable in the other. fore the Supreme Court. Black and Latino children disproportion- It is indeed commendable that this institu- Howard University is proud of this legacy. ately attend schools that are in high poverty tion, a development bank, is leading this ini- Proud of its commitment to a philosophy of areas. These schools are under-funded, tiative to enhance our understanding of the equality and justice for all people. Proud of under-performing and naturally turn out importance of inclusiveness among the var- its dedication to help create an environment graduates that are ill-equipped to move for- ious human components of our societies and, that affirms the value of all humanity; that ward and help their families free themselves conversely, that you are examining the na- uplifts everyone and oppresses no one. ture of exclusion and how it thwarts the de- from the shackles of poverty. Throughout this academic year, the Uni- Eighty percent of black and Latino chil- velopment process by relegating some peo- versity has hosted several events commemo- ple—the best resources of any society—to dren in segregated schools are in high pov- rating the Brown anniversary. The dialogue erty areas, compared to five per cent of their the fringes where they are unable to realize has been about social exclusion and inclu- white counterparts in similar schools. Many their ambitions as fully functioning mem- sion, because that was at the heart of the schools remain segregated, or at best mini- bers of the society. case. African Americans in this country mally integrated, at both the level of the This undertaking, therefore, is both sig- know about exclusion. They know it was student body and the staff. In states such as nificant and challenging because the issues wrong 400 years ago and it is wrong today in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Penn- that militate against the inclusion that we whatever form it comes. sylvania and California, the pattern is now seek are centuries old and are as pervasive as It is out of this history of suffering per- too pronounced to ignore. they are persistent. And now, studies are haps, has come the instinctive revulsion of The outcome of this kind of segregation is showing that the process of globalization these kinds of artificial barriers among Afri- the underperformance among the children which, at one level, ironically enough, is can Americans. They seem to know intu- who attend them; the high drop out rates; bringing the world closer together, is at an- itively that divisions of the kind that they significantly reduced chances of post high- other level, fostering deeper divisions be- experienced are morally offensive; they are school success, and the eventual spiral into tween the peoples of the world, and rein- socially disruptive, economically unproduc- drugs and violence among too many children forcing the familiar and painful dichotomies tive and they form the breeding ground for who end up with life on the streets as their of powerful and powerless, haves and conflict and instability in any society. vocation. havenots, and increasing the wretchedness of The basis of the exclusion that we speak of In health care, the disparities are just as the wretched of the earth. today is not limited to social class, but gen- obvious. According to the American Medical In this still brand new millennium, our der, sexuality, physical or emotional disabil- Association, racial disparities in healthcare failure to build a more just world and to ities, ethnicity, race, skin color. in the United States, remain ‘‘chronic’’ with fully harness, arguably the bulk of the In so many countries of the world, human- minorities benefiting the least from what it human capital into the process of building ity seems divided by these artificial bar- described as ‘‘marked by advances in medi- better societies, better nations and a better riers—barriers that do little except to blind cine and health care.’’ Among some of the world, remains one of the greatest failures of us to the reality of our common bonds. With more interesting statistics: this civilization. both our hearts and our intellect, we know Thirty-one percent of minority adults, To this extent, dialogues like these are that as citizens of the universe, we are far ages 18–64, do not have insurance, compared critical because they are the necessary first more alike than we are different, yet by our with 14 percent of white adults in the same steps on the pathway to a greater under- own attitudes or lack of action, many of us age group. standing, appreciation and acceptance of our reinforce old stereotypes that ultimately be- Minority adults report more problems with common humanity and the building of the come obstacles to progress and the pursuit of receiving health care. bridges we so badly need. meaningful interactions. Forty percent say they have ‘‘a major For me, this is a particularly interesting Samuel L. Johnson, the great 18th century problem with having to pay too much for time to reflect on the need for inclusion at British essayist, and poet, suffered from all care,’’ compared to 26 percent of white all levels and the painful lessons that we kinds of physical disabilities. His sight was adults.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.103 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E951 Further, low-income persons, regardless of tionships among disparate groups in the pur- Ever since the unfortunate Tailhook scandal race, spend more out-of-pocket income— suit of peace, harmony and prosperity. The and the ensuing weak investigation that took about 7–11 percent—on medical expenses struggle for these ideals is the only basis of place in 1991, the American public has real- than higher income Americans who typically our hope for peace, justice and freedom from ized that sexual assault in the Armed Forces only spend about 1–2 percent of their income oppression. on medical care. Like the IADB, my institution is dedicated is a major problem that unfortunately has yet The infant mortality rate in the last forty to preserving and promoting the ideals of in- to be properly addressed. The sexual assault years has declined faster for whites than for clusion in the Americas, and to the extent of women in the Armed Forces is not only ille- blacks, with the longstanding disparity actu- that our influence reaches, beyond. gal, but it is clearly bad for morale. These men ally increasing from 1.6 times the rate for Through institutions like the Ralph J. and women serve in the same units, often in whites in 1950 to 2.2 times the rates in 1991. Bunche International Affairs Center which extremely dangerous situations, there must be Black women are twice as likely as white encourages greater participation in global trust amongst all parties that their rights will be women to obtain late or no prenatal care; issues among the students and faculty; the respected and protected by the Armed Forces Hispanic women are three times as likely to Moorland Spingarn Research Center, the obtain inadequate or no prenatal care as largest collection of research material on Af- that they so diligently serve. non-Hispanic white women; and American rican heritage next to the Schomburg Cen- It is unfortunate that my own Amendment to Indian women are more likely than either ter; the U.S.-Brazil project on Race, Develop- help address this problem in the Armed white or black women to obtain late or no ment and Social Inequality and the ongoing Forces was not ruled in order by the Rules prenatal care at all. study and preservation of art, music, dance, Committee. My amendment would have di- Overall, African Americans tend to receive language, history and other characteristics rected the Department of Defense to award a lower quality healthcare than whites for ev- of cultures, Howard continues to make a contract to an independent phone bank for erything from cancer, heart disease and HIV/ sterling contribution to an informed under- tending to rape and sexual assault victims in AIDS to diabetes and mental health. standing of the benefits of an inclusive soci- There is less evidence examining dispari- a confidential manner within three months of ety. its enactment. That phone bank would be re- ties involving Hispanics and other minority Our programs in Health Sciences, mean- groups. while, are dedicated not just to the provision quired to have the expertise and training pro- Here in America, the disparities are obvi- of quality care to the under-served, but to a grams in place to allow operators to cope with ous. The availability of data and the high discovery of causes and development of cures unique situations arising from sexual abuse in visibility of the society make it much easier to the diseases that disproportionately affect the military context. This phone bank would be for us to point fingers at what is happening those communities. Our Hispanic and multi- open to members of the Armed Forces and here. And, it is true that because of the vast cultural affairs program and the Inter- their families. I hope we all understand the wealth of this country, these inequalities national healthcare program, are significant devastation caused by rape and sexual as- seem more egregious. efforts in this direction. The truth is though, that the disadvan- sault. However, what we often fail to recognize Finally, in all of our efforts, the fight for is the fact that members of the Armed Forces taged status of minority groups extends into civil rights remains central. Howard Univer- all reaches of the Americas. Afro-Brazilians, sity was founded on this very notion that all and their families are in a unique situation that Afro-Hondurans, Afro-Colombians, Afro- people, regardless of their race, deserve the is not faced by other Americans. Because of Nicaraguans, Afro-Ecuadorians, all experi- right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- this fact it is imperative members of the Armed ence the same sense of despair born from the ness and the right to live with dignity and Forces and their families have an outlet to re- knowledge of their marginalized status in respect. ceive counseling and advice for issues related countries where they are minorities; where For 138 years, we have remained com- to rape and sexual assault without the fear their worth has been determined by their mitted to reinforcing these principles and ethnicity and skin color, and their sense that their report might be sent to their superi- pursue these ideals toward the advancement ors in the Armed Forces without their consent. that nothing will change because, after all, of the human race. they cannot change who they are. Whether it I would like to commend the IADB for While I am dismayed that my pertinent is the Creoles in Belize, the Gari-fun-as of being an ally in this process and I look for- Amendment was not ruled in order, I still feel Guatemala, The Arawaks of Guyana, the ward to a growing relationship as we pursue strongly that the Amendment being brought Caribs in St. Lucia or the Rez-a-(i)les of San our common goals. Thank you. forth by the leadership of the Congressional Andres Islands, the same sense of hopeless Caucus on Women’s Issues must be agreed and alienation characterize their existence f in the Americas, though most of these popu- to by this body. A comprehensive plan to deal NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- with sexual assault in the Armed Forces is lations have existed here for hundreds of TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 years, some of them even pre-dating Chris- necessary if we ever hope to achieve equal topher Columbus. While they suffer through protection for all our brave fighting men and lives of quiet desperation, they remain large- SPEECH OF women. ly invisible to a world that barely acknowl- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE f edges that they are there. Bringing marginalized groups into the OF TEXAS A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 mainstream of development is an imperative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP for the corporate world, as it is for institu- Wednesday, May 19, 2004 WINNER, TYLER WILLIAM tions like yours, and mine. On the surface, it LOSINSKI, OF BRONSON, MI may seem like a difficult and costly under- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- taking, but it will be less expensive than the man, I rise in full support of the Amendment price of conflict, malnutrition, commu- being offered by the leadership of the distin- HON. NICK SMITH nicable and non-communicable diseases, po- guished Congressional Caucus on Women’s OF MICHIGAN litical instability and the absence of buying Issues. I find no reason why this bipartisan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power in the market place. Thursday, May 20, 2004 Beyond the societal and economic benefits, Amendment should not be wholeheartedly bringing marginalized groups into main- supported by this entire body and adopted as Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is stream society is a recognition of our accept- a part of this Defense Authorization. A similar with great respect for the outstanding record ance of a common humanity and our em- version of this amendment has already been of excellence he has compiled in academics, brace of such as the source of our sustenance included in the Senate version of the Defense leadership and community service, that I sa- and the basis of our quest for peace, har- Authorization Bill after being developed in con- lute Tyler William Losinski, winner of the 2004 mony and respect for human dignity sultation with the Pentagon, and has bipar- throughout the world. LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This award is In the words of Kenneth B. Clarke, the tisan support in the Senate. This Amendment given to young adults who have demonstrated Howard University graduate, whose research would require the Secretary of Defense to de- their true commitment to playing an important supported the attorneys on the Brown Case: velop a comprehensive policy for the Depart- role in our Nation’s future. ‘‘. . . segregation (read, exclusion), like all ment of Defense on the prevention of and re- As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholar- other forms of cruelty and tyranny, debases sponse to sexual assaults involving members ship, Tyler is being honored for demonstrating all human being—those who are its victims, of the Armed Forces. This policy would be the same generosity of spirit, intelligence, re- those who victimize, and in quite subtle based on the recommendations of the Depart- sponsible citizenship, and capacity for human ways those who are mere accessories.’’ Our dialogue today recognizes the veracity ment’s own Task Force on Care for Victims of service that distinguished the late LeGrand of those words. So, despite what seems like a Sexual Assault, which released its report and Smith of Somerset, Michigan. painfully fractured world, we must continue recommendations last week concerning sexual Tyler is an exceptional student at Bronson to strive for the ideals of co-existence and assault in the military based on its 90-day High School. Aside from his academic excel- community, and the strengthening of rela- study. lence, Tyler possesses an outstanding record

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.106 E21PT1 E952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 of achievement in high school. He has partici- businesses to compete in the contracting busi- has the opportunity to demand a negative pre- pated in F.F.A./4–H for four years and has ness by helping them obtain adequate surety award survey. With this information, the busi- served as both Secretary and Vice President. bonding. In addition, the ESBOA is directed ness can contest the award or use the infor- Notable among his many activities are his four against barriers that many qualified small and mation to be better prepared for the next years on both the Varsity Football and Base- emerging construction firms encounter in ob- award competition. The more a business ball teams. Tyler also hopes to one day be- taining surety bonding. I have introduced this knows about what is wrong with its proposal, come a teacher. bill before. I do so again because it is a com- the greater the likelihood that the next time the On behalf of the United States Congress, I mon sense way to eliminate a serious form of business will submit a better and more com- am proud to join his many admirers in extend- discrimination without an additional enforcing petitive proposal. ing our highest praise and congratulations to bureaucracy. According to the National Association of Mi- Tyler William Losinski for his selection as win- A surety bond is issued by insurers for the nority Contractors (NAMC), many minority ner of the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. purpose of guaranteeing that should a bonded contractors reported being turned down for a This honor not only recognizes his efforts, but contractor default, a construction project will bond without an explanation. When expla- is also a testament to the parents, teachers, be completed and the contractors employees nations are not proffered, a perception of dis- and other individuals whose personal interest, and material suppliers will be paid. Surety crimination in the surety industry is created. strong support, and active participation con- bonding is mandatory for competing for all This perception drives minority contractors to tributed to his success. To this remarkable Federal construction work in excess of obtain sureties outside the mainstream, often young man, we extend our most heartfelt good $25,000, all federally assisted construction at significant additional expense and fewer wishes for all his future endeavors. projects in excess of $100,000, and most state protections, placing themselves, their sub- f and local public construction. However, surety contractors, and the Government at greater bonding requirements are not restricted to risk. CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT government contracting. Increasingly, private Civil penalties in this bill are necessary to CHEN SHUI-BIAN OF TAIWAN construction contracts also require surety compel surety bond companies to provide ac- bonding. As surety bonding has become a curate and non-discriminatory reasons for de- HON. PETER DEUTSCH widespread requirement, the inability to obtain nial of surety bonding. This bill will provide the OF FLORIDA surety bonding can cripple a construction firm, applicant with the necessary civil remedy should the surety bonding company refuse to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES especially a small or a new one. In 1992, Congress acknowledged the impor- provide this important information. In addition Thursday, May 20, 2004 tance of this issue when it enacted the Small to providing essential information for future Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Business Credit Crunch Relief Act and in- bond applications, a clear response will iden- congratulate President Chen Shui-bian of Tai- cluded legislation to study the problem of dis- tify whether surety bonding companies are wan for having narrowly won his reelection on crimination in the surety bonding field, Public using discriminatory or fallacious criteria in March 20. He will be inaugurated as the elev- Law 102–366, that I had introduced. The sur- making these decisions. enth president of the Republic of China this vey provision required the General Accounting This legislation will create an environment in May 20th. Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive sur- which small business firms, particularly those As many of us know, Mr. Chen has a very vey of business firms, especially those owned owned and controlled by minorities and interesting story. He came from a poor Tai- by women and minorities, to determine their women, can successfully obtain adequate sur- wanese farming family. After his university experiences in obtaining surety bonding from ety bonding. This legislation will enable us to days, he became an active political reformer corporate surety firms. ferret out continuing biases in the industry. I and activist for many years and served time in The GAO completed the requested survey urge my colleagues to support this bill and prison for his beliefs. After gaining his release, in June 1995. The survey found that of the help abolish the artificial impediments to the he became a lawmaker and later as mayor of 12,000 small construction firms surveyed, 77 development and survival of emerging small Taipei. He won his first presidential race in percent had never obtained bonds. In addition, businesses. March 2000, the first time in Chinese society minority and women-owned firms were more f that an opposition party candidate was elected likely to be asked for certain types of financial TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ‘‘DOC’’ president. During his first term in office, he led documentation. Further, minority-owned firms SAMKO his country toward full democratization and were also more likely to be asked to provide drastically improved Taiwan’s human rights collateral and to meet additional conditions not record. Today Taiwan’s constitution guaran- required by others. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN OF MASSACHUSETTS tees its citizens basic civil liberties, including The ESBOA bill I am introducing today is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freedom of peaceful assembly and associa- modeled on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act tion, freedom of speech and press, and free- of 1968, which prohibited discrimination in Thursday, May 20, 2004 dom of religion. credit practices. The ESBOA requires the con- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- In the next four years, I am hopeful that Mr. tractor notify the applicant of the action taken ored today to pay tribute to William ‘‘Doc’’ Chen will continue Taiwan’s political reforms on his or her application within 20 days of re- Samko, in honor of his 37 wonderful years of and strive for better relations with China. Re- ceipt of a completed bond application. If the service to Worcester Academy—my alma cently, Mr. Chen reiterated his determination applicant is denied bonding, the surety would mater. to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan also be required, upon request, to provide a Doc has been the athletic trainer at Worces- Strait and good relations with the United written statement of specific reasons for each ter Academy since the 1966–67 school year. States. denied request. Furthermore, the bill would Throughout his tenure he has been a teacher, Mr. Speaker, I wish Mr. Chen the best of provide civil liability in the form of damages a healer, a mentor and a friend to thousands luck in all areas. As a beacon of democracy, and appropriate equitable relief should a sur- of young students. He has guided them Taiwan richly deserves our friendship and sup- ety company fail to comply with this notice re- through injury and defeat with grace and port. quirement. humor. f This legislation would help all contractors to I myself played football at Worcester Acad- have a better understanding of the reasons emy, although I never really got enough play- INTRODUCTION FOR THE EQUAL behind the denial of their bond applications. ing time to risk injury. I like to say I played SURETY BOND OPPORTUNITY ACT Furthermore, the importance of civil penalties ‘‘left bench.’’ It’s probably for the best. But I cannot be understated for minority applicants knew that if I ever got hurt, Doc Samko would HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON who currently have no recourse when they be there to help. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suspect that the denial of surety bonding was Before his time at Worcester Academy, Doc IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on considerations such as gender, race worked at Holy Cross College in Worcester, or religion. where he helped the likes of Bob Cousy, Thursday, May 20, 2004 The disclosure of pertinent information to re- Tommy Heinsohn, and other greats of that Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I am jected applicants is an equitable principle fa- era. A pioneer in his field, Doc has been in- pleased to introduce the Equal Surety Bond miliar throughout the federal acquisition proc- ducted into the Worcester Academy Hall of Opportunity Act (ESBOA). The ESBOA will ess. This is the case when a small business Fame and the National Athletic Trainers Hall help qualified women and minority-owned is turned down for a government contract and of Fame.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.108 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E953 Now in his 80’s, he’s still going strong. On named as a coach for the tremendously suc- have been elected to the Board of Directors May 22, Doc will be honored at a dinner in the cessful Team Texas program. He was in- for The Pharmaceutical Research and Manu- Worcester Academy gymnasium, where he will ducted into Texas Hall of Honor in 1994. I am facturers of America (PhRMA). PhRMA com- be surrounded by family, friends, and admir- very proud that he is being recognized nation- panies are devoted to discovering and devel- ers. I only hope the gym is big enough, be- ally for over twenty years of diligent service to oping new medicines that will enable patients cause a lot of people admire and love Doc wrestling in Highland Park. to live longer, healthier and more productive Samko. Coach Marzuola’s commitment to his team lives. In 2002 the companies invested more Mr. Speaker, I know the entire House of on and off of the mats is exceptional, as he than $32 billion in discovering and developing Representatives joins me in paying tribute to has set a standard for excellence within his new medicines, marking the 32nd straight year Doc Samko, and we wish him and his family sport. Coach Tim Marzuola has provided his the industry has increased its investment in all the best in the years to come. athletes with exceptional leadership and inspi- R&D. PhRMA’s mission is to conduct effective f ration, emphasizing to each student the nec- advocacy for public policies that encourage essary traits of individual responsibility, ac- discovery of important new medicines for pa- HONORING THE BOULDER CITY countability, and working as a team to accom- HOMETOWN FIDDLERS tients by pharmaceutical biotechnology re- plish a common goal. search companies. I thank Coach Marzuola for his tireless ef- HON. JON C. PORTER forts and service to the greater Highland Park The experience and expertise of Ms. Ginger OF NEVADA community. In addition to his duties as the L. Graham, and Dr. William H. Rastetter will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Head Wresting Coach, he also is a superb Ec- bring San Diego’s unique perspective to PhRMA, the association that represents the Thursday, May 20, 2004 onomics and United States History teacher in- side the classroom. I wish him and the High- leading research-based pharmaceutical and Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to land Park wrestling program all the best for biotechnology companies in the United States. give honorable recognition to the Boulder City continued success and achievement. Ms. Ginger L. Graham has an impressive Hometown Fiddlers. This talented youth orga- f resume. In 1986, she received her MBA from nization is the only musical group from the Harvard University, which began her career at state of Nevada that will be performing at the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RON AND SHARON ESKEW OF URBANA, IL- Lilly. During Ms. Graham’s time at Lilly she dedication of the WWII Memorial. held management positions in finance, sales, Mr. Speaker, these young musicians will LINOIS marketing, and strategic planning. In 1993, truly be honoring our veterans and fallen he- she was appointed president and CEO of Ad- roes, including those that died in wars past, HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON vanced Cardiovascular Systems. Ms. Graham and those that have died recently in the war OF ILLINOIS was then a part of the team that formed with Iraq. The Boulder City Hometown Fiddlers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will also be paying tribute to one of Nevada’s Guidant, a medical technology company. After own, Corporal Matthew Commons, of Boulder Thursday, May 20, 2004 taking Guidant public in 1994, she became the City. Corporal Commons was killed while serv- Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise president of Guidant’s Vascular Intervention ing in Afghanistan. today to celebrate the marriage of my good Group. Ms. Graham also held the position of They will represent the Silver State and all friends Ron and Sharon Eskew of Urbana, Illi- Group Chairman, Office of the President, at those within its borders who wish to pay trib- nois. April 3, 2004, marked the 50th anniver- Guidant. She is currently the President, CEO, ute to those brave men and women who gave sary of the day that they exchanged wedding and Director of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. their lives in the name of freedom and democ- vows and started a long, happy life together. Ms. Graham is the first female ever to be ap- racy. It is with great honor that I stand here Ron Eskew, of Urbana, met his future wife pointed to the board of directors at Phrma. today and recognize this group of fine musi- Sharon Campbell at Urbana High School in Dr. William H. Rastetter received his Ph.D. cians as they convey our honor, respect, and the early 1950’s. They were married in the in 1975 from Harvard. Between 1975 and gratitude to all those that died and risked their spring of 1953. The bond created by their 1982, he held numerous faculty positions at lives for their country. marriage has only grown stronger in the past the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He f 5 decades, even during Ron’s active duty in directed the Biocatalysts and Chemical the United States Army. After his service, the Sciences Groups at Genentech from 1982 to HONORING COACH TIM couple returned to their roots in Urbana, pick- MARZUOLA’S ELECTION INTO 1984. From 1988 to 1993, Dr. Rastetter held ing up right where they left off. I have known the position of chief financial officer of IDEC THE NATIONAL WRESTLING the Eskews for many years. In fact, when I HALL OF FAME Pharmaceuticals. Then he became president was a young man working for a real estate and CEO of IDEC from 1986 to 2002. During business, I had the pleasure of selling them this time Dr. Rastetter was appointed chair- HON. PETE SESSIONS one of their first houses in 1969. Throughout man of the IDEC board of directors. Dr. OF TEXAS the years, Ron and Sharon have filled that Rastetter is currently the executive chairman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES house with love and a family so caring and of Biogen Idec, Inc. appreciative of the example they set that they Thursday, May 20, 2004 These two highly qualified individuals have believe the rest of our country’s citizens Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to should know their happiness as well. Ron and devoted their careers to improving health care pay tribute to a legend in high school wrestling Sharon’s children certainly admire their devo- by bringing new pharmaceutical products in Texas, Coach Tim Marzuola of Highland tion to one another after all these years. 50 through research and development and into Park High School. Coach Marzuola has been years is an important milestone few married the marketplace. I am proud that these two elected as a member of the 2004 induction couples are fortunate enough to experience. I companies from my Congressional District will class for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame salute Ron and Sharon Eskew of Urbana, Illi- be represented on the PhRMA Board. San located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I am proud to nois on their 50 happy years together, and Diego has attained the position as the third represent Highland Park in Congress, and I wish them the best for many years to come. largest life science cluster in the world, and is also renowned for being the most highly con- have four graduates of Highland Park High f School that serve in my Dallas and Wash- centrated and one of the most diverse centers ington, D.C offices. My Washington office HONORING GINGER L. GRAHAM for life science. As the industry in San Diego Chief of Staff wrestled for Coach Marzuola AND DR. WILLIAM H. RASTETTER grows and develops further, these two individ- back when he was at Highland Park High uals are uniquely positioned to place San School. HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM Diego’s fingerprint on the pharmaceutical in- In 1999, Highland Park’s wrestling team was OF CALIFORNIA dustry. As a stalwart supporter of medical re- nationally ranked and Coach Marzuola was a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search, I am dedicated to ensuring that Amer- national high school coach of the year award- ica’s healthcare system remains the best in winner. The Scots won state titles in 1999, Thursday, May 20, 2004 the world and to promoting policies that en- 2000, and 2003 and placed second in 2002 Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise courage increased healthcare innovation. I and 2004. Coach Marzuola has guided the today to honor two leaders in the health care look forward to working with Ms. Graham and Scots since 1982, and last year he was industry from my Congressional District who Dr. Rastetter on public policy initiatives.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.112 E21PT1 E954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 TRIBUTE TO TONY RANDALL those people with retardation who were con- the battlefield and our nation will be more se- sidered educable or trainable. By the close of cure at home. HON. JERROLD NADLER its first decade, it recognized the critical impor- This moment is also a source of pride for OF NEW YORK tance of getting services to people with devel- me as I have personally secured billions of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opmental delays at the youngest possible age, dollars in missile system work for Lockheed the unit established a nursery school for chil- Thursday, May 20, 2004 Martin-Pike County over the last decade— dren with special needs. work that has not only benefited the local Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with In the 1960s the families of the Morris Unit economy but made it possible for our nation to great sadness to mourn the loss of award-win- continued to make strides to change the world succeed in the face of an ever elusive enemy. ning actor and passionate social activist Tony for people with mental retardation. A second Of particular note, I have personally advo- Randall who passed away Monday night, May nursery school was opened and in 1969 a site cated the further development of the THAAD 17th. Though most remembered for his was dedicated as Camp Sundial in Chester. anti-missile system which is also noting a comedic role as Felix Unger in the T.V. series Federal legislation, which provided in- milestone this month—the first rollout at the ‘‘The Odd Couple,’’ Mr. Randall was a truly creased funding and mandated more stringent Lockheed Martin-Pike County plant. THAAD is versatile performer with a career on stage and standards for institutions, was enacted, and an important component of our layered de- screen spanning over sixty years. more significantly, the appropriateness of insti- fense against a ballistic missile threat. After serving four years in the army during tutional care ‘‘per se’’ began to be questioned. World War II, where he rose to the rank of Advocates came together to create a service I am proud of the contributions of the 286 Lieutenant, Mr. Randall made many radio and to fill this need. They raised the funds nec- workers of Lockheed Martin-Pike County to theater appearances, garnering numerous ac- essary to open the first Adult Activities Pro- keep our country safe. Job well done. colades from critics. By the early 1950s, Mr. gram, a forerunner of their Adult Training and Randall made the shift to television, with his Rehabilitation Centers. By the end of the f Emmy-nominated role of schoolteacher Har- 1970s, the Morris County Recreation Consor- vey Weskit in ‘‘Mr. Peepers.’’ Soon after, he tium was created, and the Early Childhood En- NAVAJO NATION HIGHER added movies to his resume, with principal richment programs developed, both of which EDUCATION ACT OF 2004 roles in films like the Doris Day-Rock Hudson would later evolve into programs that would comedy ‘‘Pillow Talk,’’ earning the title from represent a new era in community-based serv- HON. RICK RENZI Life magazine of ‘‘the finest . . . comedian the ices. movies have found in decades.’’ He crowned In October 1982, they dedicated their first OF ARIZONA his career with his Emmy-award winning role Adult Training Center, located in Flanders. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the worrywart Felix Unger in the Odd Cou- the 1980’s and 1990’s the ARC/Morris County ple, a role that brought him a legion of fans. Chapter continued to expand and diversify its Thursday, May 20, 2004 However, Tony Randall will be remembered programs and services and also developed Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- as more than just an actor. He was also a de- many group homes that allowed for greater troduce the Navajo Nation Higher Education voted social activist who for 30 years held the independent living. This organization went Act of 2004. position of National Chairman of the Myas- from a small parent support group, to a move- In 1868, the United States of America thenia Gravis Foundation, an organization ment that changed millions of lives for the bet- signed a treaty with the Navajo Tribe of Indi- dedicated to finding a cure for the terrible neu- ter, and along the way, countless other lives ans to provide for the education of the citizens romuscular disease, Myasthenia. Whether it and communities have benefited and will con- of the Navajo Nation. At this time, the United was his vociferous anti-smoking lobbying, his tinue to well into the future. States government recognized the trust re- anti-Apartheid campaign, or his attempt to Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- sponsibility to serve the educational needs of save the old Metropolitan Opera house, Mr. leagues in the House of Representatives join the Navajo people. Randall worked with passion and zeal. Mr. with me in congratulating the Association of Randall brought this same passion to the Na- Retarded Citizens of Morris County, and all of In 1968, the Navajo Nation created and tional Actors Theater, which he founded in the Association’s outstanding staff, employees chartered the Navajo Community College as a 1991, dedicated to bringing classic works to and volunteers, upon celebrating its 50th Anni- wholly-owned educational entity of the Navajo the public for reasonable prices. versary. Nation. In 1971, Congress affirmed this effort by the Navajo Nation and enacted the Navajo His tireless devotion to his craft and to so- f cial justice should be an example to us all. I Community College Act. In 1997, the Navajo would like to extend my deepest condolences RECOGNIZING LOCKHEED MARTIN- Nation officially changed the name of the Nav- to Mr. Randall’s wife and two children. For PIKE COUNTY’S 10TH ANNIVER- ajo Community College to Dine´ College. years he has touched millions of Americans. SARY OF SERVICE TO AMERICA Mr. Speaker, the Navajo Nation Higher Edu- He will be sorely missed. cation Act reauthorizes the 1971 Navajo Com- f HON. TERRY EVERETT munity College Act and modernizes the statute OF ALABAMA by including the mission statement and Navajo HONORING 50 YEARS OF HISTORY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education philosophy of Dine´ College. Dine´ Thursday, May 20, 2004 College educates students by applying the HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN principles of Dine´ philosophy to advance qual- OF NEW JERSEY Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ity student learning through training of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES salute a milestone in the defense of our Na- heart and the mind. tion. This month, Lockheed Martin’s Pike Over the years, facilities at Dine´ College Thursday, May 20, 2004 County, Alabama missile assembly facility will have deteriorated, creating serious health Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise mark ten years of production. safety risks to students, employees and the today to honor the Association of Retarded This event is more than an anniversary. It public. This legislation provides funding to ad- Citizens of Morris County, New Jersey in my represents a decade of service to America’s dress Dine´ College’s facility needs such as Congressional District. The ARC is celebrating defense preparedness by some of the finest, modernization, repair and rehabilitation. In ad- fifty years of providing excellence in commu- best trained workers in the nation. dition, this important legislation requires a sur- nity service. Lockheed Martin-Pike County has become vey and study of Dine´ College’s facility needs. In July of 1953, several families in Morris synonymous with both precision craftsmanship County formed a unit of the New Jersey Par- and on-target results. Some of the most ad- Finally, to ensure equitable funding for Dine´ ents Group for Retarded Children. They soon vanced military weapon assets on the battle- College, the Navajo Nation Higher Education began to fill the void and developed their own field have rolled off, and continue, to roll off Act provides funding for Dine´ College separate services; the Play Center was established as the assembly lines at the Pike County facility. from the other tribal colleges and universities. well as the Teen Club. Several years later, the From the Hellfire, to the JASSM, to the Jav- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- first scouting program serving boys with men- elin, to the Predator, to the soon to be pro- port the Navajo Nation Higher Education Act tal retardation was added. The groups advo- duced THAAD and LAM systems, Lockheed of 2004. It is our government’s responsibility to cated with local school districts, and, out of Martin-Pike County is the final assembly point provide educational opportunities to the Nav- those efforts, special classes were started for and the guarantee that lives will be saved on ajo people in a safe and healthy environment.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.118 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E955 RECOGNIZING MEGAN N. those trying to accomplish the same. Even linois, Mr. Evans, the senior Democrat on the WORTHMAN OF THE FOURTH today, as a young High School student, I Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and 13 other DISTRICT OF COLORADO FOR practice the Constitutional rights entitled to original cosponsors. WINNING THE VETERAN OF FOR- myself and those around me. Everyone has Our bill would extend from two years to five an opinion and the natural right to let it be years the time in which combat veterans may EIGN WARS 2004 VOICE OF DE- heard. Everyone also has a different back- MOCRACY BROADCAST ground and heritage, and should be respected receive free care from VA medical facilities SCRIPTWRITING CONTEST for it, no matter what. I will give my time without having to document that their illnesses and resources to others who cannot support are the result of their military service. The leg- HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE themselves because it is my obligation. I islation will also allow more time for medical have the privilege of family, health and hap- OF COLORADO assessments and data analysis for the return- piness. Because of these gifts, I will help oth- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghani- ers find and button up their own tailored stan. Thursday, May 20, 2004 uniforms. The lack of scientific knowledge regarding Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ‘‘We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.’’ That is my the relationship between military deployment to honor all of America’s veterans who have commitment. These words echoed through and long-term health often hinders the VA’s served our country for the cause of freedom. Independence Hall over 200 years ago and ability to establish the required connection be- The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a fine organi- were very important to the early framers of tween service and health consequences. Al- zation that deserves our praise for striving to our nation. These words make me realize though the current two-year period allows for instill an understanding of responsibility to that my commitment is no small one; I will the collection of some health information, country. This year, more than 80,000 sec- give all of me to my country and my fellow symptoms resulting from deployment may re- ondary school students participated in the Americans. main hidden until years later, as demonstrated Voice of Democracy audio/essay competition Other Americans have set the standard, the uniform, for all of us to grow into. Other by illnesses related to service during the Per- designed to give high school students the op- Americans have given their lives for a few sian Gulf War. portunity to voice their opinion on their respon- words written on a piece of paper two cen- VA physicians have never treated many sibility to our country. The Veterans of Foreign turies ago. The least I can do is to uphold types of the severe brain injuries, facial trau- Wars of the United States and its Ladies Aux- those values and pass them on. It is my duty ma or illnesses from exposure to dangerous iliary selected the theme ‘‘My Commitment to and my commitment to go to school and substances that result from service in Iraq and America’s Future’’ for this year’s annual con- learn about the people who influenced our Afghanistan. Therefore, additional time is test. ideas and values of today. The people who needed to stabilize, diagnose and treat those I am pleased to announce that Ms. Megan gave their lives for life, liberty and the pur- injuries and illnesses. N. Worthman from the Fourth District of Colo- suit of happiness, and to learn about those who tried to take it away. It is my duty to We made a promise to our veterans to care rado won the 2004 Voice of Democracy learn about my neighbor and other cultures. for them after they returned from war. Accord- broadcast scriptwriting contest for this year. The great thinker Voltaire said, ‘‘I might ingly, our troops returning from Iraq and Af- Her work exemplifies excellence and is worthy not agree with what you have to say, but I ghanistan deserve open access to VA medical of recognition. It is inspiring to see such com- will defend to the death your right to say facilities as they heal from injuries and as their mitment to America in a young person, and I it.’’ This held true many years ago, and still service-connected illnesses begin to appear. applaud her fine work. holds enormous value today. It is important As this Memorial Day approaches, Mr. Her essay reads as follows: to learn from the past, other cultures and Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the other people. When I graduate high school 2003–2004 VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOL- Discharged Combat Veterans Medical Care and finish college, suddenly the hem on my ARSHIP CONTEST—‘‘MY COMMITMENT TO uniform seems farther from the ground. Extension Act. This bill will go a long way to- AMERICA’S FUTURE’’ When I volunteer my time to my commu- ward helping our veterans recover and entitle When I was about 7 years old, my grand- nity, or help my little brother with his them to the care they deserve for their valor father gave me his Naval uniform. I listened homework, my fingers appear at the ends of and service to our nation. to him for hours recounting his journeys in my sleeves. When I listen to both sides of the f the Pacific. Although he was a radio oper- argument, my hat fits a little better. When ator and never saw action, I loved that he I become a better person by reading, volun- INTRODUCTION OF GUAM WAGE lived in such an important time, and he was teering, teaching and learning, I start to ma- PARITY BILL sharing his experiences with me. When he ture and fill out the uniform. When I respect gave me his thick blue World War II uniform, all people, when I learn about foreign cul- I was so excited. He gave me a very impor- tures, my commitment begins to show and HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO OF GUAM tant piece of him, and I was proud to wear a becomes a beacon for others to see. part of American history. That same pride Everyone has a different uniform. For IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reflected in his eyes as I tried it on. Of some, it could be a military one. For others, Thursday, May 20, 2004 course it was way too big for me, the bottom it could be a business suit, a doctor’s smock, hem brushing on the floor, the sleeves well an athletic uniform or a construction jacket. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I am past my fingertips, and his hat falling down However, everyone’s uniform is made of the introducing legislation to correct an anomaly in over my eyes and resting on my nose. That same materials; commitment, hard work, the treatment of the Federal blue-collar work- uniform is still to big for me, but I hope to love, respect and time. Everyone’s uniform is force in Guam by providing for parity in their grow into it. I know I will never fit into it intertwined with everyone else’s, and if one wage schedules and rates. These are the physically, but I will grow into its image, to of us is missing, the fabric of America can- become a better person, and a better Amer- wage schedules issued under the Federal not be whole. Everyone has an important Wage System, the uniform pay-setting system ican. role to play, and I intend to do my part to My commitment is to become that Amer- Congress established by law in 1972 for Fed- succeed in whatever my role may be. My ican who embodies the image laid out over commitment is a I lifelong one, and it seeded eral ‘‘prevailing rate employees’’ who are paid two centuries, to become the American that when I was 7, listening to another American based upon an hourly rate (P.L. 92–392). so many others died for. When I was in grade recount his experiences. Administered by the Office of Personnel school, about second or third grade, I became Management (OPM), the Federal Wage Sys- f really interested in World War II, and the tem is designed to ensure that pay rates for history of my country. I also started to learn INTRODUCING THE DISCHARGED about the principles that were the founda- Federal trade, craft, and laboring employees tion of this country. Later on in fourth COMBAT VETERANS MEDICAL are in line with prevailing levels of pay for grade, I had set my sights on the Air Force CARE EXTENSION ACT comparable levels of work in the private sector Academy, or at least measure up to the high within a local wage area. The system is also standard they have. To be one of the few who HON. RAHM EMANUEL meant to eliminate inequities that would other- can give all they possess to their country. OF ILLINOIS wise occur within the Federal Government and Now, my goal is to uphold the Constitution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES between the various agencies employing citi- and teach my family and those around me zens in a local wage area. the morals and values that have defined Thursday, May 20, 2004 OPM has designated the Department of De- America for so long. I am, and will become a more complete person and start to fit into Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fense (DoD) as the lead agency for estab- that uniform. introduce the Discharged Combat Veterans lishing the pay rates and issuing all wage Good Americans are those who work hard Medical Care Extension Act. I offer this legis- schedules. OPM has currently defined 131 ap- for what they believe in, and respect all lation with the distinguished gentleman from Il- propriated fund and 125 non-appropriated fund

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.122 E21PT1 E956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 local wage areas within the 50 States, the Dis- IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 775 fort could this be achieved. Thank you, Mr. trict of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Speaker. Puerto Rico. Schedules and rates are devel- HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN f oped for each wage area based upon a sur- OF TENNESSEE COMMEMORATING THE 63RD ANNI- vey conducted by DoD. OPM regulation how- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever provides that a separate schedule shall VERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF be issued for Guam with rates identical to Thursday, May 20, 2004 CRETE those used for prevailing rate employees in Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, many of foreign areas. Regulation also provides that our immigration laws are no longer consistent HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY the rates for foreign areas shall be an average with our national security and other vital inter- OF NEW YORK of all wage area rates set by OPM for the ests. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Under these circumstances, the The diversity visa or visa lottery system is Thursday, May 20, 2004 prevailing rate employees in Guam are treated one such example. The visa lottery was estab- no differently in terms of their pay rates than lished by the Immigration Act of 1990 to offer Ms. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to if they were working in a foreign area (outside the opportunity of immigration to individuals in mark the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of the United States). This is a matter of concern countries that had been sending few immi- Crete. Last year, I introduced H. Res. 244 to me which I am seeking to address with the grants to the United States. which recognizes and appreciates the histor- introduction of this legislation. Usually, immigrant visas are issued to for- ical significance of the people of Crete during eign nationals that have an existing connec- World War II. Guam’s unique economic conditions, given tion with a family member lawfully residing in This is a historic event with direct signifi- its geographical isolation and the fact that it is the United States or with a U.S. employer. cance to the Allies’ victory of World War II. On a high cost of living area, have placed the These types of relationships help ensure that May 20, 1941, thousands of German para- hard working prevailing rate employees in immigrants entering the country have a stake troopers and gliders began landing on Crete. Guam at an unfair disadvantage when com- in continuing America’s success, and have the Both the Allies and Nazis wanted Crete be- pared to those that are employed in an OPM- advanced skills necessary to contribute to the cause of its strategic location. At that time the defined local wage area. Hawaii, Alaska, and nation’s economy. However, under the visa British controlled the island. It was a very Puerto Rico, unlike Guam, are each currently lottery program, visas are awarded to immi- strong point on the lifeline to India and pro- defined to be their own separate wage areas grants at random with no such safety pre- tected both Palestine and Egypt. and benefit from wage schedules that take cautions. The Nazi invasion force included the elite into account their economic situation and cost I have heard from immigrants who have le- German paratroopers and glider troops. Hitler of living environment. Guam should be treated gally come to the country, and they believe felt this was to be an easy victory, yet he is no differently and have a wage schedule that the visa lottery program is unfair to immigrants quoted to have said shortly after the invasion, reflects the cost of living and the level of pay who comply with the United States’ immigra- ‘‘France fell in 8 days. Why is Crete free?’’ for government-wage-grade-equivalent jobs in tion laws. Also, the visa lottery program does The invasion of Crete took 11 days. It re- the private sector. not prohibit illegal aliens from applying to re- sulted in more than 6,000 German troopers Therefore I have introduced this bill to pro- ceive a visa through the program. listed as killed, wounded or missing in action. vide equitable treatment for Guam, not by di- The program has many flaws. A recent re- The losses to the elite 7th parachute division recting OPM to establish a separate wage port released by the Center for Immigration were felt so hard by the German Military it sig- area for Guam but by simply applying the Studies shows that it is commonplace for for- nified the end of large-scale airborne oper- same rates used for the State of Hawaii, eign nationals to apply for the lottery program ations. which sustains a similar island economy with multiple times using different aliases and false This valiant fight by the Cretan people most comparable trades and blue-collar personal information. began in the first hour of the Nazi airborne in- workforces. I support Congressman Goodlatte’s bill, vasion, in contrast to the European under- ground movements that took a year or more It is generally understood that the reason H.R. 775, The Security and Fairness En- hancement for America Act, which would ter- after being invaded to activate. Guam has been issued a separate schedule Young boys, old men and women displayed each year by regulation and has not been de- minate the visa lottery. This piece of legisla- tion is an important and positive step in immi- breathtaking bravery in defending their Crete. fined as a separate wage area, is that the German soldiers never got used to Cretan number of comparable positions in Guam’s gration reform and it is my hope that the House considers it in the near future. women fighting them. They would tear the private industry may be insufficient under the dress from the shoulders of suspected women f current standards to warrant its own wage sur- to find bruises from the recoil of the rifle. The vey and designation as a separate wage area. IN RECOGNITION OF THE GIRLS penalty was death. In passing the National Defense Authorization SOFTBALL TEAM OF ALEXAN- The Times (London) July 28, 1941, reported Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Congress required DRIA HIGH SCHOOL that ‘‘five hundred Cretan women have been DoD, when establishing wage schedules and deported to Germany for taking part in the de- rates for prevailing rate employees, to con- HON. MIKE ROGERS fense of their native island.’’ sider rates paid for comparable positions in Another surprise for the German soldiers private industry in the nearest wage area that OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who invaded Crete was the heroic resistance is most similar to the wage area for which of the clergy. A priest leading his parishioners wage rates are being established when there Thursday, May 20, 2004 into battle was not what the Germans antici- are insufficient positions in the local industry Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I pated. At Paleochora, Father Stylianos upon which to establish wage schedules and rise today to pay tribute to Girls Softball Team Frantzeskis, hearing of the German airborne rates (Sec. 1113 of P.L. 107–107). The legis- of Alexandria High School in Calhoun County, invasion, rushed to his church, sounded the lation I am introducing today is consistent with Alabama. On May 15, 2004, these young la- bell, took his rifle and marched his volunteers this intent. dies won the 4–A Girls Softball State Cham- toward Maleme to write history. This bill would greatly enhance the eco- pionship. This struggle became an example for all Eu- nomic viability of the prevailing rate employees Congratulations to Amy Brown, Whitney rope to follow in defying German occupation in Guam, is in the public interest, and is, in my Burt, Stevie Smith, Hollie Henderson, Allie and aggression. opinion, in conformance with the goal of the Barker, Anna Pitts, Lindy Baird, Whitney The price paid by the Cretans for their val- Federal Wage System. This is a sensible pol- Hurst, Haley Henderson, Hali Lash, Jordan iant resistance to Nazi forces was high. Thou- icy proposal that would ensure regional equity Brown and Alyssa Brown. Thanks to Coaches sands of civilians died from random execu- in wage rates. I look forward to working with Brian Hess and Toni Duncan for their leader- tions, starvation, and imprisonment. Entire OPM, DoD, the House Committee on Govern- ship and the support of Manager Sara Borders communities were burned and destroyed by ment Reform, and the House Committee on and Bookkeeper Donya Barker. the Germans as a reprisal for the Cretan re- Armed Services, in addressing the concern I know that Calhoun County, Alabama, and sistance movement. Yet this resistance lasted over the current inequity and treatment of the entire Third District share with me their for four years. Guam under the Federal Wage System that best wishes for this accomplishment. Only The battle of Crete was to change the final this bill seeks to correct. through hard work, dedication and a team ef- outcome of World War II. The Battle of Crete

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.125 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E957 significantly contributed in delaying Hitler’s tion—in its preamble states clearly that among Emergency Supplemental funding for the For- plan to invade Russia. The invasion was de- the first priorities of Government is to provide est Service and the Department of Interior to layed from April to June of 1941. The 2–month for the common defense. Improving the safety maintain our nation’s wildland firefighting ef- delay in the invasion made Hitler’s forces face of the American people at home must be un- forts this year. the Russian winter. dertaken as aggressively as pursuing terrorists We all know how devastating it would be if The Russian snowstorms and the sub zero in far-off lands. the Forest Service and Department of Interior temperatures eventually stalled the Nazi inva- Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to in- were to stop fighting fires because of a lack of sion before they could take Moscow or Lenin- troduce an appropriations measure that will funding. Without passage of this legislation, it grad. This was the beginning of the downfall provide the resources needed to secure our is likely that these agencies will quickly de- of the Nazi reign of terror. hometowns and ensure our police, fire fighters plete the funds that Congress designated for This significant battle and the heroic drive of and paramedics—the Nation’s first respond- this fire season. When this funding runs out, the Cretan people must always be remem- ers—are fully prepared for anything they may the Forest Service will be forced to choose be- bered and honored. face. tween cutting back its firefighting efforts or tak- Democracy came from Greece and the Cre- Unfortunately, our efforts have too often ing funding away from other essential forestry tan heroes exemplified the courage it takes to been—as we say in Texas—a day late and a programs. As a result of funding concerns, the preserve it. dollar short. In this case, however, the $3 bil- Forest Service and the Department of Interior Today, the courage and fortitude of the Cre- lion shortfall contemplated by the budget have employed almost 3,000 fewer firefighters tan people is seen in the members of the passed yesterday is dangerous and uncon- this season than they did at the same time United Cretan Associations of New York which scionable. last year. The legislation I am introducing is located in Astoria, Queens. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to today would provide the additional funding that I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring introduce an appropriations measure that is needed to employ more firefighters and pro- the Cretans in the United States, Greece, and would meet these critical needs and would— tect our communities from the devastating ef- the diaspora. Improve Our Hometown Response Capabili- fects of wildfires. f ties by providing. $3.874 billion for the Office The passage of this bill is critical to pro- for Domestic Preparedness; $180 million for tecting the health of forests and communities INTRODUCTION OF HOMELAND Emergency Management Performance Grants; in my home state of Utah. We’ve seen too SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS BILL $800 million for Fire Grants; $60 million for much devastation and damage in recent years Metropolitan Medical Response System due to the extreme drought conditions in the HON. MAX SANDLIN grants; $515 million for Hospital Preparedness West. I am committed to the passage of this OF TEXAS Grants (in HHS); $940 million in Bioterrorism legislation as an important step toward pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aid to Health Departments (in HHS); and $250 tecting Utah’s communities from the dev- Thursday, May 20, 2004 million in Rail and Transit Security Grants. astating effects of forest fires. Secure Our Borders and Meet Airport Secu- f Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, if we knew that rity Mandates by providing: $700 million for there was going to be a terrorist attack some- Federal Air Marshals; $650 million for explo- COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- time in the next 5 years but did not know what sive detection systems purchase and installa- VERSARY OF BROWN v. BOARD kind of attack it would be, who would carry it tion; $100 million for air cargo screening; $250 OF EDUCATION out, or where in the United States it would million for port security grants; $161 million for occur, what actions would we take to prepare the Container Security Initiative; $400 million HON. KAREN McCARTHY and how would we allocate our human and fi- on border and port inspection and surveillance OF MISSOURI nancial resources to do so? technology, including radiation portal monitors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The tragic events of September 11, 2001 in U.S. ports; $50 million for radiation portal Thursday, May 20, 2004 brought home to the American people the monitors at overseas ports (in DOE); $100 mil- magnitude of the danger posed by terrorism lion more for border patrol and inspector staff- Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I on U.S. soil. Now, almost 3 years later, we as ing; $96 million for the northern border airwing rise today to commemorate the 50th anniver- Americans must assume that terrorists will expansion; and $50 million more for bus, sary of Brown v. Board of Education, a land- strike again, possibly using chemical, biologi- trucking and port pilot grants. mark Supreme Court case that gave rise to cal, radiological or even nuclear materials. The Mr. Speaker, we have nothing less than a Linda Brown’s dream of equality in education unthinkable has become thinkable moral obligation to ensure that our nation is in this country, a dream deferred that has be- After the horrific September 11th terrorist at- fully prepared and vigorously defended. We come for many a broken promise. tacks, the country pulled together and we have troops deployed around the world fight- The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Su- began to take steps to make our homeland ing the war on terror, but we cannot forget our preme Court decision marked a turning point more secure. We enacted legislation to over- frontline defenders here at home. in our history and incited a movement to break haul our airport security; we provided new bor- I urge my colleagues in this, the People’s down barriers of race that had long plagued der security measures; we created the Depart- House, to act now to provide our police; offi- communities across the nation. It helped pave ment of Homeland Security. cers, our firefighters, our paramedics and all the road toward integral measures such as the And yet, despite the steps that have been other emergency personnel the equipment and Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of made, many believe that our Nation is in even support they need to protect our hometowns. 1965 and Fair Housing Act of 1968 and began more danger today than it was 3 years ago. In I hope the House will take up this carefully the movement for desegregation. Chief Justice fact, Administration officials recently an- drafted piece of legislation soon and provide Earl Warren felt the ruling was so historic he nounced that they expect another terrorist at- our Nation the security we need. issued a rare public statement: ‘‘We conclude tack here in the United States before Novem- f that in the field of public education, the doc- ber. They have resigned themselves to the in- trine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place.’’ In evitability of more terrorist attacks and are PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES declaring segregation unconstitutional, the Su- warning us—the American public—to be pre- FROM WILDFIRE preme Court mandated a focus on equality not pared. only in education, but also in public transpor- Despite our awareness of the very real HON. JIM MATHESON tation, accommodations and commerce. threat of terrorism here at home and despite OF UTAH The Brown v. Board of Education decision renewed efforts to prepare since September IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demanded that all Americans be entitled to the 11, we remain, as a country, dangerously ill- fundamental right to equal educational oppor- prepared to handle another catastrophic attack Thursday, May 20, 2004 tunities, regardless of race, and the resources on American soil. Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, given current to achieve their dreams. But by the time Mar- That is simply unacceptable. drought forecasts and the condition of Utah’s tin Luther King, Jr. addressed America from Much more needs to be done to make forests, this year’s fire season is expected to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, Americans safer and more secure than they be very difficult and expensive. Today, I am nearly ten years later, that promise remained are today. Securing our homeland must be the introducing legislation, along with my col- unfulfilled. And half a century later, with the number-one priority of our Government. In- leagues Congressman DICKS and Congress- convulsing explosions of the Civil Rights deed, our Nation’s very charter—the Constitu- woman HOOLEY, to provide $500 million in Movement behind us, the future assured to

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.130 E21PT1 E958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 Linda Brown in that historic ruling has been The tragic events of September 11th awak- amine how our current system works that stat- approached, but not yet reached. And we are ened most Americans to the fact that our im- utory changes are needed to eliminate a num- left to wonder, like Langston Hughes in his migration system is seriously flawed and over- ber of unnecessary admission categories. For poem ‘‘A Dream Deferred,’’ whether those whelmed by the massive numbers of foreign example, the Immigration Reform Commis- promises, if not fulfilled, will one day cease to visitors and immigrants flowing through it into sion, chaired by the late Rep. Barbara Jordan, exist. our country. We all saw then that immigration recommended repealing the visa lottery, which Fifty years ago, Linda Brown, a third grader policy has serious national security impacts allows thousands of people to come here in Topeka, Kansas, and her father had the and weaknesses. Since that time, Congress merely because their name was drawn in a courage to protest the long accepted ‘‘sepa- and the Executive Branch have made a num- lottery, and the extended family visa cat- rate but equal’’ principle that required her to ber of statutory, regulatory and policy changes egories which spawn literally endless chain walk for over an hour every morning because that have addressed from a homeland security migration. she was not permitted to attend the white-only perspective some of the many systemic flaws For starters, I believe that we need to re- school just blocks from her house. On May 17, in thus immigration process. Of course, a duce legal admission numbers by ending the 1954, the Supreme Court struck down the great deal remains to be done to ensure ap- visa lottery and the so-called extended family ‘‘badge of inferiority for African Americans’’ propriate levels of safety for America. categories that fuel foreign worker inflow by that the principle of ‘‘separate but equal’’ had We still have 12 to 15 million, or even more, chain migration. A positive first step at reform- come to signify. foreign immigrants living and working here ille- ing our outdated immigration laws would be to This week we honor all those who fought for gally. Fortunately, most are not security pass H.R. 775, the Goodlatte bill that repeals the dream of equality of opportunity: the val- threats and are simply seeking to improve the visa lottery. As a cosponsor of that bill, I iant families who came forward in these five their economic status by working here where urge the House Leadership and the Judiciary cases; the NAACP legal defense team, includ- they can make much more than in their home Committee to act to bring the bill before the ing Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Mar- countries. But, undoubtedly some number are full House for action, and to advance other shall, Robert L. Carter, Kenneth B. Clark and here to do us harm either as terrorists, or, legislation to ensure that our legal immigration Judge Constance Motley; and the community more likely, by engaging in criminal activities. policy, coupled with our blind eye toward ille- which held on to the dream through years of We must continue working to identify and gal immigration, are reviewed. bitter opposition and violent protest in the expel those who pose such public safety f South. But half a century later, urban and rural threats. schools across America lack the funding to We also must address the fundamental RECOGNITION OF CLEAN OCEAN provide equal education opportunities for all issue of reducing the extraordinary immigra- ACTION IN HONOR OF THEIR students. tion numbers that we are experiencing year 20TH ANNIVERSARY An Education Trust study released last after year. I believe that immigration is a good week reveals alarming statistics about the thing, and most immigrants are good people, HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. state of education: Minority students are about here seeking the American Dream. However, OF NEW JERSEY three years behind other students by the time I have no doubt that the extremely high num- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they reach eighth grade; 17-year-old African bers of legal and illegal immigrants we have Thursday, May 20, 2004 American and Latino students have reading been allowing to come here in recent years and math skills similar to those of 13-year-old represent ‘‘too much of a good thing’’—num- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to white students; and African American and bers matter, and simply put, our immigration honor the exemplary work of Clean Ocean Ac- Latino and American Indian youth are less numbers, two-thirds of which are due to legal tion, and to recognize their significant contribu- likely to be enrolled in full college prep admissions, are excessive. This is especially tions over the years, as they celebrate their coursework. so given the changing nature of America’s 20th Anniversary this weekend. Clean Ocean No Child Left Behind, underfunded by $27 labor markets, where low-skilled workers find Action (COA) was established in 1984, by indi- billion, could achieve the dream of Brown v. their jobs disappearing or wages stagnating. viduals who had a deep-rooted concern for the Board of Education if provided with the re- Our labor market clearly does not need the environment, as well as a desire to help main- sources to dismantle unequal opportunities roughly 11⁄2 million new immigrants who move tain the cleanliness of our oceans. Today, we and enhance the quality of education for every to the United States every year. Inordinately can say with great certainty that the waters off community. Fifty years after Brown, we con- high numbers of immigrants, most of whom the New Jersey and New York coast have tinue to make promises we cannot keep. are less educated and relatively low skilled are benefited a great deal thanks to the efforts of As we remember today the dream of Linda having real, and often adverse, impacts on COA, and its volunteers and the many citizens Brown and the courageous civil rights leaders American life. who have participated in COA activities. to whom we owe our progress, let us remem- Citizens and earlier immigrants, who often In commemorating their 20th Anniversary, ber that the most fitting tribute to them is a remain lower skilled and less educated, are COA certainly has much to celebrate. Since its continued effort to fulfill their vision for our na- suffering serious job and wage losses due to inception, this group has organized over tion. Let us continue the promise of Brown by the continuing massive cheap foreign labor 30,600 volunteers for bi-annual beach clean- breaking down the barriers that still persist in inflows. Such problems would be greatly less- ups that have led to the removal of millions of our classrooms and giving schools the re- ened if we reduce both legal and illegal immi- pieces of trash and debris that typically pollute sources they need to provide a safe and pro- gration to more moderate and sustainable lev- our coast. COA has compiled statistical infor- ductive learning environment for our children. els. Congress today has the power to do so, mation on the trash collected during their Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join by reviewing legal immigration policy and by sweeps, which provide a very valuable tool to me in recognizing this historic anniversary and genuinely enforcing a policy against illegal im- determine the leading source of debris pollu- renewing the effort to achieve the promise of migration. tion on our beaches and in our coastal waters. Brown v. Board of Education: equal edu- We have been experiencing such a large The Beach Sweeps were also chosen as a cational opportunities for all children. Let us immigrant inflow now for several decades due ‘‘Local Legacy,’’ for the 200th celebration of not defer the dream any longer. both to lax enforcement and more importantly the Library of Congress. f to statutory changes made in the 1980s and As a passionate supporter of our oceans 1990s that opened the immigration floodgates and our coastline, I am mindful of the world of REFORM OUR OUTDATED IMMI- to an unprecedented degree. Congress essen- indebtedness that we owe to this organization. GRATION LAWS AND POLICIES tially reset the immigration thermostat and for- The selfless acts of groups such as the COA, got about it, despite the increasingly obvious and the volunteers they organize, often go HON. BRAD CARSON and serious impacts this has been having. without official recognition or praise. However, OF OKLAHOMA Congress can no longer ignore the immigra- we all benefit and are grateful for the work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion numbers issue. In addition to ensuring that they do and it is imperative that we sup- better enforcement of our laws so as to radi- port their efforts. Therefore, I pause today to Thursday, May 20, 2004 cally curtail illegal inflows, we must readjust thank Clean Ocean Action for their tireless ef- Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, I legal admission policies to ensure that legal forts and I ask my colleagues to do the same. rise today to urge that Congress make it a top immigration fits the reality of America’s 21st Once again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to priority to reform our outdated immigration century labor market. It has been recognized congratulate COA on their anniversary, and laws and policies. for years by those who have bothered to ex- offer them the highest praise for the fine and

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.134 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E959 important work they have done over the past that people are purchasing responsible insur- wavering friend and ally of the United States. twenty years. ance plans that will adequately meet their And Israel has stood in complete solidarity f long-term care needs. with the United States in the War on Terror. The bill requires plans to include: So, it is critically important that we send the THE LONG TERM CARE SUPPORT Mandatory Inflation Protection. message to our Israeli friends that we stand in AND INCENTIVE ACT OF 2004 A Lifetime Deductible Requirement that en- complete solidarity with them in their fight sures policy holders must only pay their de- against terrorism, because you cannot nego- HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS ductible one time in their lifetime. tiate with terror or trust the promises of terror- OF CALIFORNIA Mandatory Interchangeability so that individ- ists; you can only defeat them. And the estab- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals can determine where their benefits are lishment of a new terror-supporting regime on spent. Thursday, May 20, 2004 the shores of the Mediterranean seems incon- A Care Coordination program that ensures sistent with the strategic goal of the U.S. and Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise seniors receive assistance in planning and se- Israel to defeat terrorism and stabilize the Mid- today to talk about an important issue facing curing the services they need. dle East. our community: the affordability of long-term By encouraging people to plan ahead for I recently was presented a copy of an inter- care. People today are living longer and the future and purchase Long-Term Care In- esting advertisement that is running in Israeli healthier lives than ever before. surance, we can ensure that seniors live dig- newspapers regarding the dangers of ceding When the Declaration of Independence was nified and independent lives. I urge all of my Israeli territory to terrorists. This particular ad signed, the average life expectancy was 23. In colleagues in Congress to work with me to is the ninth in a series, and it focuses on the the United States today, life expectancy at pass it quickly into law. Security Significance of Judea & Samaria birth is 80 years. f Mountain Ridges. I would like to have the text While this increased life expectancy is al- of this advertisement placed into the CON- lowing us to live fuller lives, it is also pre- RECOGNIZING WATER AWARENESS MONTH GRESSIONAL RECORD following my statement. senting us with serious financial challenges. THE JEWISH STATE AND A PALESTINIAN STATE: Half of all older Americans who live alone will MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE OR INCLUSIVE? ‘‘spend’’ themselves into poverty after only 13 HON. HILDA L. SOLIS THE SECURITY SIGNIFICANCE OF JUDEA AND weeks in a nursing home. OF CALIFORNIA SAMARIA MOUNTAIN RIDGES My own family had to make difficult emo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Demise of Saddam Has Not Waived the tional and financial decisions when my father Thursday, May 20, 2004 Threat to Israel needed care. My dad was a pediatrician, and The Mideast is the world’s most violent Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize always lived a full life. When he needed care, and unpredictable region, which requires pre- May as Water Awareness Month throughout my sister and I struggled to find the perfect paredness for the worst-case scenario, in- California and the United States of America. place for him to live. cluding an Eastern Front Assault on Israel. As our most precious natural resource, In 1967 Israel crushed Egypt, Syria and Jor- We wanted to make sure he was happy and water sustains all life in our planet. From hu- dan, and grew over-confident that no Arab received high quality medical care. We mans and animals to plants and trees, every attack would be forthcoming. The 1973 War searched for months to find the right place for living organism needs water to live. For this almost annihilated Israel. our dad and we learned very quickly how ex- Will the U.S. be able to stabilize Iraq? Will reason, it is important for all Americans to pro- pensive long-term care is. Fortunately, we had Bush retreat from Iraq? Will his successor tect and conserve our water from contamina- the financial resources to take care of him, but (in 2005 or 2009) retreat from Iraq? A U.S. tion and careless waste. many families do not. evacuation of Iraq could produce more terror This year marks the 29th anniversary of the than it intended to quell. My experience with my dad renewed my Safe Drinking Water Act, which authorizes the commitment to improve our long-term care Judea and Samaria Mountain Ridges—Irre- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regu- placeable for Israel’s Security system. I took on this mission in Congress late public health by setting high health stand- Missiles cause damage; they don’t bring and I am pleased today to reintroduce the ards and regulating the nation’s public drinking enemies to submission. There is a marked Long Term Care Support and Incentive Act. water supply. I salute all government leaders, difference between a barrage of missiles on This much needed legislation will make a real public water providers such as the Walnut Val- Tel Aviv, and the invasion of Arab tanks to difference for San Diegans caring for older Tel Aviv. ley Water District, and the California Water family members. The centrality of ground forces suggests Awareness Campaign for their hard work and First, the bill will give a $4,000 tax credit for the centrality of ground features (Topo- tireless leadership in making safe drinking seniors with long-term care needs and their graphic edge and geographic depth). water a priority and Water Awareness Month The eastern mountain ridge of Judea & Sa- caregivers. We know how many sacrifices a reality. maria—rather than the Jordan Valley—con- families make to take care of their loved ones. In addition, I salute our responsible citizens, stitutes the best tank obstacle in the world They miss work, or in some cases are forced urban and agricultural water agencies, and (3,000 foot steep slopes, controllable by a small force). to give up their jobs. They pay for expensive farm bureaus in California who have made ex- medical supplies and equipment, and bare the The western mountain ridge of Judea & Sa- ceptional strides to improve water quality and maria (2,000 foot moderate slope overtow- burden of enormous medical bills. This tax conservation since the state’s drought years of credit will help ease their financial burden. ering Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa) con- 1987–1993. Their significant work and leader- stitutes an invader’s dream platform. A The second section of my legislation will es- ship have educated communities throughout withdrawal from Judea & Samaria would tablish a tax deduction for long-term care in- California and have set an example to other submit the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv-Haifa area surance premiums. As the long-term care states to care for the quality of their drinkable (80 percent of the Israeli population) to daily needs in our community increase, we must terror. and non-drinkable water. face the reality that many seniors do not have The Judea & Samaria mountain ridges con- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize stitute the ‘‘Golan Heights’’ of Israeli’s Soft family or friends to take care of them full time. Water Awareness Month and the people who This is particularly important to women. Belly. work hard to make water safe for our daily Until 1967, Israel limited Jordan’s military Women live longer than men. Often times, consumption. presence in Judea & Samaria to 5,000, lest it women are the primary caregivers for their become a lethal threat. The 40,000 armed Pal- f husbands. After their husbands pass away, estinian terrorists in Judea & Samaria there is often no one around to take care of THE JEWISH STATE AND A PALES- amount to 4 brigades. A withdrawal from them. TINIAN STATE: MUTUALLY EX- Judea & Samaria would make a 1973–style Long-Term Care Insurance can help fill this CLUSIVE OR INCLUSIVE? surprise Arab attack a lethal threat. gap, but premiums can be expensive. My leg- Technology Cannot Replace Ground Features islation will make long-term care insurance HON. DAN BURTON High-tech today becomes low-tech tomor- more affordable by allowing individuals over row, but high-ground today remains high- OF INDIANA ground tomorrow. 65 to deduct 75 percent of the cost of their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Every high-tech system is eventually out- premiums and individuals under 65 to deduct Thursday, May 20, 2004 flanked by an emerging system. The domi- 50 percent of the cost of their premiums. nant mountain ridges of Judea & Samaria In addition, I have included several impor- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the can never be outflanked by an emerging tant consumer protections in the bill to ensure State of Israel has for decades been an un- ground feature.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.138 E21PT1 E960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 No nation alters its borders per techno- can have, how much they can have and when OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION AND logical developments. and where they can have it. That sounds more AWARENESS MONTH f like the former Soviet Union to me. HELP SENIORS RECOGNIZE THE Today you will also hear members who will HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY BENEFITS OF THE DRUG DIS- criticize the pharmaceutical industry for charg- OF NEVADA COUNT CARD ing too much for prescription drugs. Yet they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will not mention the miracle drugs or treat- Thursday, May 20, 2004 HON. MIKE FERGUSON ments these companies create. Representing the scientists and researchers who live in my Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, May is OF NEW JERSEY district of New Jersey, I would like to highlight Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the good work that two of the pharmaceutical Month. Osteoporosis and low bone density af- Thursday, May 20, 2004 companies are doing to help seniors. Once a fects over 44 million Americans over the age of 50, many of whom were unaware of their Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, today we are low-income beneficiary has exhausted his or her annual $600 transitional assistance allow- risk for osteoporosis and were not able to take here to discuss the immediate savings that our steps to prevent it. While both men and nation’s seniors realize due to the prescription ance, Merck and Johnson and Johnson will provide its medicines free to that beneficiary’s women are at-risk of developing osteoporosis, drug discount cards provided by the Medicare women comprise 80 percent of those who de- Law that Congress wrote last year. After years participating discount card plan or directly to the beneficiary, through the pharmacy. Neither velop the disease. Even though the risk of a of promises, this law fulfills our commitment to hip fracture for a woman is equal to her com- our nation’s seniors by providing the first ever company will receive any fees from these pro- grams. bined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian can- universal prescription drug benefit under Medi- cer, most adult women are unaware of the risk care. In closing, I encourage all members to put factors for osteoporosis. One would think that these new benefits for aside partisan politics and help seniors recog- Like many Americans, I had no idea I was seniors, coupled with the prescription drug dis- nize the benefits of the drug discount card. at risk for developing osteoporosis. I believed count card would be a cause for celebration. This can be accomplished by working with I simply had bad posture and was reluctant to Rather than educate seniors on the benefits of CMS to clarify any questions our seniors may be screened for osteoporosis. Yet, as I was the discount cards, the other side of aisle has have and allowing seniors to realize the dis- running for Congress in 1998, I was diag- continued to play politics with this issue and counts that are available to all seniors through nosed with this disease. resorted to scare tactic towards our nation’s the discount card. Fortunately, within 10 months of treatment I seniors and in some cases suggest that sen- was able to stop my bone density loss and my iors are too dumb to make decisions for them- f bones actually began to strengthen again. Be- selves. There are even those who are discour- cause of my personal experience with aging seniors from signing up for the discount NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS osteoporosis, I am committed to ensuring card. Perhaps because if seniors sign up, the WEEK Americans are aware of the importance of program will be a success; that is not just strong bones, so they can reduce their wrong, it is unconscionable and shameful, and chances of developing the disease. anyone who engages in that sort of behavior HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON I commend the National Osteoporosis Foun- should be ashamed of themselves. OF TEXAS dation (NOF) for their efforts to educate the In my home state of New Jersey we have public during the month of May. This month, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a very generous state pharmaceutical assist- the NOF has reached out to healthcare pro- ance program called PAAD. After working with Thursday, May 20, 2004 viders and consumers with the message, our Governor and CMS, New Jersey has the ‘‘Osteoporosis. Chances are . . . it could be opportunity to directly enroll seniors into the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. you.’’ Throughout the year, the NOF is dedi- discount card program. Out of the 81,000 sen- Mr. Speaker, this is National Small Business cated to promoting lifelong bone health in iors and persons with disabilities who were eli- Week; a time to celebrate and recognize order to reduce the prevalence of osteoporosis gible for the transition assistance provided by America’s small business entrepreneurs. and osteoporosis related fractures and they the discount card, only 350 opted out of the I honor our nation’s 23 million small busi- continue to work to find a cure for the disease program. As a result of the discount card and nesses and recognize their vital contribution to through research, education, and advocacy. our delegation’s work to get this card to New our nation. I want to especially thank my good For all those who have this disease and those Jersey’s seniors, my state will save $90 million friend, Congresswoman NYDIA VELA´ZQUEZ who may in the future, I will continue to work on the cost of prescription drugs. These sav- from New York and applaud my House col- with and support NOF’s efforts to raise aware- ings can be put back into the PAAD program leagues for their hard work on behalf of small ness of the risk factors and ways to prevent to provide expanded coverage for additional business. Additionally, I thank the many small osteoporosis. seniors. New Jersey is one example that I en- business owners for their numerous contribu- f courage more states to follow. By putting par- tions. tisan politics aside, our delegation worked with HONORING THE CREW OF THE USS CMS to provide a simple process which bene- Small business is the backbone of our state ‘‘PITTSBURGH’’ FOR THEIR HER- fits our state and our state’s seniors. and national economy. Unfortunately, many OISM IN WORLD WAR II Defying logic, today and in the future, you small businesses are suffering in these trying will hear members on the other side of the financial times. Government contracts and HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN aisle argue that the cost of prescription drugs spending are a vital source of revenue, and have become even more so during this current OF MARYLAND will increase as a result of the discount card. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For those members I would like to point to a economic slump. Small businesses lack high May 14th study by CMS which shows that in powered lobbyists, therefore it is imperative Thursday, May 20, 2004 the past week more cards have offered in- that all levels of government continue to pay Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I am crease discounts for our nation’s seniors com- diligent attention to small business in their pur- pleased to rise today to announce the intro- pared to prices offered the previous week. chasing and contracts. It is important that we duction of a concurrent resolution recognizing Sponsors are now comparing their discounts ensure that businesses of all sizes have ac- and honoring the crew of the USS Pittsburgh to their competitors, more cards are offering cess to government contracts regardless of for their heroism in World War II. favorable prices, and CMS is working with their ability to buy influence. On March 19, 1945, the USS Franklin, as card sponsors to make sure that the best dis- As Congress continues its work, I will dedi- part of Task Force 58, launched an attack counts are published for Medicare bene- cate myself to assuring that good news is on against Japan. The Japanese responded with ficiaries. This is what happens when competi- the way for small businesses. Both our federal an air attack against Task Force 58, striking tion is injected into the marketplace. That’s and state government have an obligation to the USS Franklin, killing 724 crew members how markets work. Some on the other side of aid, assist and protect the interests of small and injuring 265 other crew members, and the aisle would prefer a government run, com- businesses. The future of America depends on setting the USS Franklin ablaze. mand and control system where bureaucrats it. I will continue to strongly support federal The USS Pittsburgh was dispatched to as- or politicians tell people what medicines they programs that benefit small businesses. sist the USS Franklin. The crew of the USS

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.143 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E961 Pittsburgh performed outstanding feats of sea- solely by scores on two tests administered on high school and college. In 1960, he was ap- manship, including attaching a tow line to the one day. It gives schools no credit for pointed as the assistant city manager for the flaming USS Fry and rescuing 34 of its crew progress on other academic indicators, such City of Westminster and was instrumental in members from turbulent waters. The USS as dropout rates, the number of students who developing the city’s surface water supply sys- Pittsburgh and the USS Santa Fe defended participate in advanced placement courses, tem from its previous groundwater system against two additional Japanese air attacks and measures of individual student improve- when he was appointed water development while towing and escorting the USS Franklin ment over time. This legislation will allow coordinator by the City Council in 1963. to safety. schools to be recognized for succeeding in Hellbusch left the City of Westminster in 1966 As a result of their heroic actions in saving these areas. to serve as city manager for the City of Brigh- their ship, the crew of the USS Franklin was Second, the No Child Left Behind Reform ton, Colorado, where he served for 16 years. highly decorated, receiving awards of two Act will allow schools to target school choice He resumed his career with the City of Congressional Medals of Honor, five Gold and supplemental services to those students Westminster in 1984 as the Director of Public Stars, 22 Silver Stars, and 250 Letters of whose group fails to make AYP. Under imple- Works and Utilities, directing the water dis- Commendation, and becoming the most deco- mentation of the current law, if a school is in tribution and wastewater collection systems, rated crew in the history of the Navy. The need of improvement it is expected to offer water and wastewater treatment, water supply crew of the USS Santa Fe received a Navy school choice and supplemental services to all acquisition, long range water supply planning Unit Commendation. students. This does not allow a school to tar- and development, street operations and main- However, the crew of the USS Pittsburgh get its resources to those who are most in tenance, street replacement and rehabilitation, has never been collectively honored or recog- need. By targeting those students in groups and concrete replacement. The Department of nized for their heroism and bravery. Therefore, that fail to meet AYP, this legislation presents Public Works and Utilities has 128 authorized my legislation resolves that Congress recog- the most efficient way to maximize the effect employees, has an annual operating budget of nizes and honors the crew of the USS Pitts- of these resources. more than $24 million, and a capital improve- burgh for their heroism on March 19, 1945, for Finally, the No Child Left Behind Reform Act ment project budget of approximately $7 mil- rendering aid and assistance to the USS provides flexibility to teachers looking to meet lion annually. Franklin and its crew. ‘‘highly qualified’’ standards. As it is, the law In 1996, Ron was selected as one of the As we prepare to dedicate the new World requires teachers to be ‘‘highly qualified’’ to American Public Works Association’s 1996 War II Memorial, it is fitting that we recognize teach every subject that they teach. This is Top Ten Public Works Leaders for his out- and honor the crew of the USS Pittsburgh. I certainly a necessary component to the law standing contributions to the public works pro- am pleased to introduce this long overdue but some of the educators with whom I have fession. Ron also received the William E. concurrent resolution. met have expressed concerns. The problems Korbitz Award presented by the Colorado f arise for those teachers in the fields of math Chapter of the American Public Works Asso- and science who are now required to become ciation at the 14th Annual Awards Luncheon in INTRODUCTION OF THE NO CHILD certified in various disciplines such as biology, January 2000. He represented the city on var- LEFT BEHIND REFORM ACT earth science and chemistry. It also applies to ious city and community groups including the teachers in rural middle schools who teach Woman Creek Reservoir Authority Board, HON. ROB SIMMONS multiple subjects and are struggling to become American Public Works Association Colorado OF CONNECTICUT certified in all of those subjects. Chapter and National Committees including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The legislation I am introducing today will the Leadership and Management Technical Thursday, May 20, 2004 allow middle grade level teachers who teach Committee, State Water Supply Initiative multiple subjects as well as math and science (SWSI) Roundtable Board Member, and the Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before teachers to take one assessment test for all of Colorado Water Congress serving as its presi- you today to introduce The No Child Left Be- the subjects they teach. Each state will deter- dent in 2003. hind Reform Act, which will make three basic mine what the test will consist of based on the In the community, Ron has served the changes to the No Child Left Behind Act. This needs of their state. Westminster Presbyterian Church as a ruling bill was originally authored by my distin- Mr. Speaker, these changes will provide sig- elder and as the chairman of the Church’s cor- guished colleague from Connecticut, Senator nificant assistance to schools in Connecticut porate affairs committee. Also, Ron chaired CHRIS DODD was recently introduced in the and other states across the country currently the stewardship committee over a four-year Senate. The legislation I rise to introduce struggling to comply with the No Child Left Be- period and was a Sunday school teacher. In today is a House companion to this bill. hind Act. Clearly, we have encountered some addition to the Westminster church activities, No Child Left Behind was passed in 2002 unintended consequences of No Child Left Be- Ron was active during his years in Brighton, with bipartisan majorities in the House and hind. If we are not able to restructure the law Colorado, both in the Presbyterian Church and Senate in an acknowledgement that the to address these issues we run the risk of los- community. achievement gap among our nation’s children ing the worthwhile goals that motivated the Ron’s accomplishments with his Public must be closed. Since its passage, I have passage of this important legislation. I ask my Works and Utilities team include acquiring and made very deliberate efforts to communicate colleagues to join me in support of the No developing a long-term, build-out water supply; with educators who will be responsible for im- Child Left Behind Reform Act. the reclaimed water program; the completion plementation of the law. Like most of them, I f of the Standley Lake dam renovation in col- remain committed to the goals and the general laboration with the cities of Northglenn and strategy of the policy. TRIBUTE TO RONALD A. Thornton; employee driven quality service/ Toward this effort, I have established an HELLBUSCH competitive service program; the long-term Education Roundtable with whom I have met street improvement strategy plan; utility plan- numerous times to discuss this reform. HON. MARK UDALL ning and funding; developing a highly moti- Through this Roundtable, I have met with OF COLORADO vated and skilled employee team; encouraging more than 100 educators over the course of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES innovation in membrane water treatment; use the last two years and have discovered that of technology in utility planning; a department- there are several common concerns. As a re- Thursday, May 20, 2004 wide maintenance management program; nu- sult, I am introducing this legislation in an ef- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise merous intergovernmental and regional coop- fort to make the No Child Left Behind Act and today to pay tribute to Ronald A. Hellbusch, erative agreements on water and public works even stronger educational tool. The legislation Director of Public Works and Utilities for the programs; outsourcing programs such as will meet the challenges brought to my atten- City of Westminster, Colorado. Ron is retiring street sweeping an annual trash pickup; and tion by educators, administrators and parents after 32 years with the City. Combined with employee success in numerous national who deal with these issues every day at the the 16 years as the City Manager of Brighton, awards for programs and facilities, including local level. Colorado, Ron has provided 48 years of dedi- recognition by the American Public Works As- First, the No Child Left Behind Reform Act cated service to these northern Denver com- sociation, American Water Works Association, will allow schools to consider measures other munities. Water Environment Federation and the Denver than test scores when determining achieve- Ron began his career at the City of West- Regional Council of Governments. ment. Currently, the law holds schools ac- minster as a seasonal laborer in the street, Ron has also been involved in the cleanup countable for student achievement measured water, sewer and park divisions while finishing and closure of the former Rocky Flats nuclear

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.148 E21PT1 E962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 weapons facility just west of Westminster. For ly known by all as ‘‘Father Ed.’’ Opened by been an active spiritual leader and teacher in the past couple of years he has represented Benedictine monks in 1857, the school closed his home church of Trinity United Methodist in the City on a number of issues associated for a period of time in 1972 after demographic Paducah and many other congregations. The with the cleanup of this site, protecting sur- shifts in Newark, but thankfully reopened its financial counseling he has provided, both on rounding drinking water supplies, ensuring doors a year later and remains strongly com- the air and through the Money Matters finan- worker safety, and with the site’s future use. mitted to the education of our local youth. cial planning business he will now attend to He was an early and strong supporter of pre- I am proud that I chose Bryan to come to full-time, has helped many families reach serving the acres of open space and ,vildlife the U.S. House of Representatives to serve as goals they never thought attainable. habitat that exist on this site. He was instru- a page during the summer of 2003. He distin- Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to com- mental in helping win the support of the neigh- guished himself in that position through his mend Ron for the positive example he has boring communities for the Rocky Flats Na- diligence and his dedicated service to this in- been for us as an anchorman, businessman, tional Wildlife Refuge Act so that this site stitution. community leader, husband, and father. To- could become an asset not only to the citizens Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me night, when he signs off with his trademark of Westminster, but all of the surrounding in honoring this talented and hardworking ‘‘Tomorrow’s Friday!’’ for the second-to-last communities. young man with such a bright future ahead of time, he will remind us all that despite the Ron is an example of the important role that him. Let us offer our congratulations and best dour outlook that prevails in much of the news our local officials play in maintaining and en- wishes to Bryan and his proud parents, Diane media today, there is still much to be happy hancing the quality of life for our Nation’s citi- and Glen Scotland of Glen Ridge, New Jer- about in Paducah and places like it all across zens. His dedication to his community and col- sey. America. It is with great pride that I represent laboration with neighboring communities f Ron in Congress and enjoy having his son, stands as a shining example of the rewards Benjamin, on my staff here in Washington. I COMMEMORATING THE that come from such service—not only to the am honored to bring his accomplishments to RETIREMENT OF RON BEATON community leader, but the lives touched by the attention of this House. that service. As Westminster City Manager Brent McFall HON. ED WHITFIELD f stated, ‘‘Ron Hellbusch has had a distin- OF KENTUCKY guished career with the City of Westminster IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OSCODA WWII VETERANS’ RECOGNITION DAY and in the field of public works and utilities. He Thursday, May 20, 2004 is nationally recognized as a leader in public works and as a water and wastewater pro- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. BART STUPAK vider. His shoes will be very hard to fill. We to honor Mr. Ron Beaton of Paducah, Ken- OF MICHIGAN appreciate Ron’s efforts over all these years tucky on the occasion of his retirement from on behalf of Westminster. He will be missed.’’ WPSD–TV after 29 years of distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I join Manager McFall in those comments. In work and community leadership. Thursday, May 20, 2004 Ron’s retirement letter to City Manager Brent Ron has been a public face and trusted fig- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, as our nation McFall, he indicates that ‘‘there are streams ure in Paducah and the surrounding area prepares for the dedication of the National and lakes not fished, outdoors to explore, sto- since he began working at the television sta- World War II Memorial next weekend, I rise to ries to write, vistas to photograph, music to tion in 1975. He started out as an intern with join my constituents in paying solemn tribute enjoy, books not read and tennis games to WPSD immediately after graduating from Lone to the nearly 200 World War II veterans of play. . . it is time to retire.’’ That may be true Oak High School and has been an on-air fix- Oscoda County, Michigan. Each and every and I am envious of the opportunity he now ture ever since. After working on weekends one of these veterans deserves our continued has to enjoy those activities. But we cannot and during the summers while attending Mur- gratitude for their service, for their sacrifice, forget that Ron helped enhance the lives of ray State University, Ron has served as a re- and for their leadership. people who live, work and raise a family right porter, producer, anchorman, and managing On May 29th, the residents of Oscoda there in Westminster and Brighton. editor. County will celebrate these members of the I wish Ron well in his retirement and know As his colleagues and viewers readily attest, greatest generation with a parade, ceremony, that he will stay engaged in community affairs Ron has handled all types of news stories with and luncheon marking Oscoda World War II no matter where his retirement may take him. professionalism and sensitivity. His coverage Veterans Recognition Day. This day has an f of political events, including ten Presidential and Vice-Presidential visits to the region, has added significance: together they will also be CONGRATULATIONS TO BRYAN garnered well-deserved accolades. In addition, watching the dedication ceremony in Wash- SCOTLAND, RECORD-BREAKING Ron’s dignified and caring manner has served ington, DC for the National World War II Me- CHAMPION the community well during trying times, such morial. I am fortunate that I will have the as the tragic shootings at Heath High School honor of participating in this event, and will HON. DONALD M. PAYNE in 1999 and the deadly tornadoes that rav- have the chance to thank these veterans in person for the sacrifice they made for our free- OF NEW JERSEY aged Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri last dom 60 years ago. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spring. Spending one’s entire career at a single sta- I am especially pleased that this event is fo- Thursday, May 20, 2004 tion, as Ron has done, is increasingly rare in cused on those veterans that are still with us. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great the competitive television news business. De- On Memorial Day, our nation rightly honors pride that I rise to ask my colleagues here in spite opportunities to move to larger and more those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the the U.S. House of Representatives to join me lucrative markets, Ron decided to keep his ca- cause of preserving liberty. But we too often in offering congratulations to an outstanding reer and family in the town he knows and forget to thank those who came home to ca- young man from St. Benedict’s Preparatory loves. WPSD’s viewers in western Kentucky, reers and family and civic leadership. By the School in Newark, New Jersey, Bryan Scot- southern Illinois, southeastern Missouri, and grace of God they returned home, but this land, who set a track meet record in the 1600 northwest Tennessee have been fortunate to does not diminish their service and sacrifice. meter run on May 14th. During the first day of have welcomed Ron into their living rooms for Indeed, their leadership and example since the Essex County Track and Field Champion- so long. have put us further in their debt. ships at Woodman Field in Montclair, New My constituents have further benefitted from Mr. Speaker, as we all know, the World War Jersey, Bryan made a spectacular finish in Beaton’s service in ways that reach well be- II generation, and especially those who fought 4:17:88. On the following day, he also won the yond the television studio. Ron and his col- so bravely in Europe and the Pacific for the 800 meter run. leagues at WPSD have worked with the Lion’s freedom we enjoy today, are deserving of our Not only is Bryan an accomplished athlete, Club Telethon of Stars and the Easter Seals highest honor and deepest gratitude. We must he is an excellent student and a young man for decades to raise millions of dollars for chil- never forget their sacrifice and their courage. of the highest character. He is a credit to his dren with disabilities. His work with the pop- I therefore ask that the House join me in pay- school, St. Benedict’s Prep, which has an out- ular ‘‘Fugitive Files’’ news segment has led to ing tribute to that greatest generation, and es- standing academic reputation under the lead- over 200 suspects apprehended and at least pecially to those who will be at the Oscoda ership of the Headmaster, Edwin Leahy, fond- as many communities made safer. Ron has World War II Veterans Recognition events.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.152 E21PT1 May 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E963 HONORING LYNDA MINTER OF firms. In fact, the 9.1 million women-owned of nature, the love of God and the love of fam- NUCOR STEEL-TEXAS small businesses in this country employ 27.5 ily and neighbor and in so doing, ensure that million people and add $3.6 trillion to the our heritage will survive. HON. JEB HENSARLING economy. Mr. Speaker, I honor the seniors of Guam, proud citizens who have participated in the OF TEXAS About 5.8 percent of small businesses are growth of Guam as a showcase of American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES owned by Hispanic Americans, 4.4 percent by Asian Americans, and 4 percent by African democracy in the Pacific. May every American Thursday, May 20, 2004 Americans. remember and give honor to the forefathers Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, the suc- As the Ranking Member of the Sub- who shaped this wonderful country and who cess of American companies is usually meas- committee on Tax, Finance and Exports, I were the architects and builders of a nation ured by market share, the strength of the bal- have long been an advocate for a level play- founded in the love of freedom and the in- ance sheet and the quality of goods and serv- ing field for small businesses. alienable rights of humanity. During this month ices that they produce. But many times, we I have introduced legislation, HR 2374, dedicated to seniors, let us all honor these can also look to the quality of a company’s which would allow minority small business great Americans and say ‘‘thank you.’’ employees to find the true secret to their suc- owners participating in the Small Business Ad- f cess. ministration’s 8(a) minority contracting pro- CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY Nucor Steel-Texas, which is located in gram into teaming, leader-follow arrangements OF HADDON HEIGHTS, NEW JER- Jewett, Texas, in the Fifth Congressional Dis- and joint ventures. SEY trict, is a major economic driver in Leon Coun- I have also authored legislation, HR 2375, ty and the state of Texas. For almost 24 that would change the IRS Code to allow years, Lynda Minter has served Nucor Steel- small business owners to offer their employ- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS OF NEW JERSEY Texas and will soon retire as Controller. ees greater savings opportunities under SIM- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lynda’s colleagues have told me that Nucor PLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Em- Steel-Texas’ success is inseparable from her ployees) IRAs. Thursday, May 20, 2004 legacy of careful financial management and Finally, I have introduced HR 3099, legisla- Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in her superb relations with employees, Nucor tion that would give the SBA authority to make celebration of the centenary of Haddon leadership and with state and local community loans to nonprofit day-care centers. This bipar- Heights, New Jersey. My family and I are priv- leaders. tisan measure helps not only non-profit small ileged to live in Haddon Heights, a small town Lynda has been characterized by her co- businesses, but gives parents a viable located in southern New Jersey just outside workers as a pillar of the mill’s success, and daycare option as they work during the day. Camden and 7 short miles from downtown those who know her best have testified that Mr. Speaker, small businesses are indeed Philadelphia. While its proximity to one of the her kind manner, deep understanding of the engine that makes our economy run largest and most vibrant metropolitan centers Nucor’s business and fair dealing have been smoothly, and I urge all my colleagues to take in the country makes Haddon Heights a cul- instrumental in Nucor Steel-Texas’ continued a moment this week and reflect on the hard turally diverse and enriched community, the growth and achievement. Her colleagues tell work of our nation’s entrepreneurs, the finan- town is also a world removed from the bustle me that Lynda has offered Nucor Steel-Texas cial and regulatory hurdles they face everyday, of the city, reflecting values and a sense of a steady hand, a keen intellect and a long- and the measures I have proposed to make community characteristic of small towns far re- term devotion to service for over two decades. the full-time job of running a small business moved from our urban centers. I want to take this opportunity to recognize easier. Haddon Heights was first settled in 1699 the contributions of Lynda Minter, and I want f when John Hinchman built a one-room brick to wish Lynda all the best as she embarks on house. However, the borough was developed this new phase of her life. HONORING GUAM’S MANAMKO’ primarily as farmland, divided between crops DURING SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH f and orchards for nearly 200 years. The bor- ough was named Haddon Heights because of NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO its proximity to Haddonfield and its high ele- WEEK OF GUAM vation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During the late 1890s, the town’s first homes, church, rail station, and a general HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD Thursday, May 20, 2004 OF CALIFORNIA store were constructed, and by 1904, Haddon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Heights had become large enough to incor- to pay tribute to the senior citizens of Guam porate as a borough. The town’s residents Thursday, May 20, 2004 who are celebrating a special month dedicated elected Benjamin A. Lippincott as the town’s Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, in their honor. I stand to commend and show first mayor. I rise to recognize the Small Business Admin- appreciation for all they have contributed to Viewed as a resort town because of a direct istration, its employees all over the nation and our island of Guam, its people, and our Nation rail connection to Philadelphia, its proximity to its resource partners during ‘‘National Small as a whole. I rise to pay tribute to them for the lake, and the warmth and friendliness of Business Week.’’ teaching and imparting to our people a sense its small town atmosphere, the population of Mr. Speaker, small businesses play a vital of patriotism and unwavering loyalty to this Haddon Heights swelled during the summer role in our nation’s economy. Many people great Nation and American Democracy. months as vacationers escaped the cities. The have heard the phrase that small business is Guam’s senior citizens lived through the rail station served as the hub of the town, and ‘‘the engine of our nation’s economy,’’ and horrific experience of World War II on the only a small downtown began to emerge sur- perhaps no truer words have ever been used American soil occupied by an enemy force. rounding the railroad that brought the town’s to describe how important the entrepreneurial Through it all, the people of Guam never lost visitors. spirit and dedication of the approximately 23 faith in America. Always defiant and proud, Rail passenger service ended in 1965, but million small businesses are to the continued their solemn hymn was ‘‘Uncle Sam, won’t you Haddon Heights retains to this day a character health and welfare of America. please come back to Guam.’’ After the war, reflective of its roots as a rail town at the turn Small businesses represent 99.7 percent of these proud Americans taught their children a of the 20th century. Haddon Heights has a all employers, employ half of all private sector love of democracy and freedom that carried proud, rich heritage, which we continue to em- employees, generate 60 to 80 percent of net them through battlefields in the Korean War, brace and celebrate as we look to our shared new jobs annually, and make up 97 percent of the Vietnam conflict, the Persian Gulf and future. I feel privileged to be a part of the Had- all exporting firms. now, the global war on terrorism. don Heights community, and I can think of no American small businesses are extremely With this deep love of freedom and country, better place today, to raise a family or to be diverse, and despite the current economic cli- Guam’s seniors were always the pillars of our a child growing up. So in celebration of the mate, some are thriving. In particular, female island community. Through them the beautiful past 100 years, and in anticipation of the participation in business ownership has been Chamorro culture is passed on to younger many great things to come from our town in climbing in recent years. Women now own generations. They keep our island traditions, the next 100 years, please join me in honoring around 40 percent of all small businesses and our language, and our ways of life alive and Haddon Heights, New Jersey, on the celebra- are growing at twice the rate of other small vibrant. They have taught our children the love tion of its centenary.

VerDate May 04 2004 04:36 May 22, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20MY8.156 E21PT1 E964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 IN HONOR OF WOMEN IN THE in a very short span of a century and a half, IN OPPOSITION TO INCREASED ARMED FORCES now has a strong international presence as a FUNDING FOR NATIONAL MIS- strong ally of the United States and advocate SILE DEFENSE HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY for freedom and democracy in the world. OF NEW YORK Today, America and Japan enjoy strong HON. RUSH D. HOLT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trade relations, economies that support each OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, May 20, 2004 other, and equally as important, social and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cultural ties that bridge the Pacific Ocean and Thursday, May 20, 2004 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues today to honor the thou- span differences in languages and custom. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, last week, I joined sands of courageous women of the United The alliance between Japan and America is several distinguished experts in the Union of States Armed Forces. In particular, I am strong and stable. We both fiercely defend Concerned Scientists (UCS) to commend pleased to honor the 5 courageous women freedom and democracy and we both promote them for the public release of their very timely, who were chosen to be honored by the Con- human rights in the world. and much-needed study on the oversold and gressional Caucus for Women’s Issues at the The friendship between America and Japan misguided National Missile Defense. It is enti- 7th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arling- is magnified and continually strengthened by tled ‘‘Technical Realities: An Analysis of the ton National Cemetery. These 5 women are: its peoples and their willingness to work with 2004 Deployment of a U.S. Missile Defense Command Sergeant Major Debra Strickland each other for the common goal of improving System’’. of the United States Army; the quality of life for all citizens of the world. Sadly, Congress keeps shoveling ever Master Chief Storekeeper Kelly D. Williams Both America and Japan freely extend helping greater amounts of taxpayer funds into this of the United States Navy; hands to each other and to the most needy of wasteful, dead-end program that adds nothing to our real national defense. In FY 2003, Chief Master Sergeant Margaret C. Burgess the world. Both America and Japan use their President Bush requested $7.8 billion, Con- of the United States Air Force; combined economic might to cure disease, gress authorized $7.78 billion and appro- Sergeant Major Barbara J. Titus of the feed the hungry and explore the unknown in United States Marine Corps; priated $7.62 billion. In FY 2004, the President search of greater knowledge and resources. Senior Chief Store Keeper Corzetta ‘‘Cozy’’ requested $9.1 billion, Congress authorized Calloway of the United States Coast Guard. In these efforts certain citizens of both of $9.08 billion and appropriated $8.9 billion. I join my colleagues in commending these our great nations shine and become role mod- Now, in FY 2005, the President has requested women for their bravery and self-sacrifice. els for all of other citizens to emulate. Dr. Hiro $10.2 billion. This bill authorizes that full Today, women are making great contribu- Kurashina is such a man. Motivated by the de- amount, an increase of $1.1 billion or 13 per- tions to our military. There are approximately sire to make a better future by learning from cent more than the current level. It includes 212,000 women serving the United States in the past, Dr. Kurashina, a native of Japan, has funding for the initial deployment of an untest- the Armed Forces, including 33 women gen- devoted many years to the development of the ed national missile defense system based in erals. For the past 10 years, women have Micronesian Area Research Center, the pre- Alaska and California. served in combat positions. As women be- mier archive and repository of the history of To put it bluntly, our country can’t afford come a larger presence in all areas of the the Pacific Islands and its people. Dr. spending upwards of $10 billion per year for a United States military, like their male col- Kurashina’s work has helped to ensure that bogus missile defense program. leagues, they are risking their lives for our the story of the islands will always be pre- First of all, many of our Nation’s leading country. As of April 30, 18 United States served and promoted among its peoples and physicists view midcourse defenses as ab- women soldiers have died in Iraq. This is a shared with the world. surd. They have long believed mid-course de- higher number of female casualties in any war fenses are easily defeated and won’t work for since World War II. We all owe a great debt Through these efforts, Dr. Kurashina has fundamental physics reasons. to our servicewomen who have made the ulti- created a strong bond between Japan and the Second, the truth is pure politics is driving mate sacrifice for our country. islands of Micronesia and through his efforts, this deployment. On December 11, 2002, the Today, as many women in uniform are de- the University of Guam has become an active last intercept test of the missile defense sys- ployed overseas, it is especially appropriate to participant in the growth of knowledge about tem failed. No tests have taken place since honor them and show that their service to our this region and its people. Dr. Kurashina has then. Nevertheless, on December 17, 2002, country is greatly appreciated and respected. contributed greatly to making the University of President Bush announced his decision to de- It is an honor for me to recognize the worthy Guam a valuable resource for Guam, Micro- ploy missile defenses in 2004. accomplishments of these particular 5 out- nesia, and the world at large. Sometime after the President’s announce- standing military women, those servicewomen I consider it an honor to take this oppor- ment, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) can- who have died in service to our country, and tunity to praise Dr. Kurashina for his work and celled or postponed every test scheduled all of the women who currently serve or have to thank him for all that he has done for our since the speech. Nine tests have been can- served in the United States military. islands and people and all that he has done celled. Despite these cancellations, the schedule f to continue the strengthening of the bonds be- for deployment has actually moved up. Presi- tween Japan, America and the islands of the COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNI- dent Bush simply announced deployment ‘‘in Pacific. VERSARY OF RELATIONS BE- 2004.’’ Pentagon official subsequently set a TWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF deadline of September 30, 2004. The MDA AMERICA AND JAPAN AND THE f has stated ‘‘as early as this summer’’ for initial CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. HIRO PERSONAL EXPLANATION operations. Bush Administration officials still KURASHINA maintain that this is an ‘‘eventdriven’’ program, where results of tests and simulations deter- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO HON. J. D. HAYWORTH mine how the program progresses. OF GUAM Instead, it seems to be schedule-driven. a OF ARIZONA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES return to the ‘‘rush to failure’’ approach that Lt. Gen. Larry Welch warned about during the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 20, 2004 Clinton Administration. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Thursday, May 20, 2004 The current focus of the SDI Program is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the wrong. As we have witnessed in other national beginning of relations between the United Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, on May 18, security matters, the Bush Administration ap- States of America and Japan. One hundred 2004, I missed a series of rollcall votes in the pears hell-bent on deploying missile defense, and fifty years ago, Commodore Perry opened House of Representatives because of a family regardless of whether it works. Before taking the doors of a country and started a relation- obligation that required my presence in Ari- office, George W. Bush campaigned on the ship that would eventually grow into an alli- zona. Had I been present, I would have voted issue of missile defense. As has been high- ance between two of the largest economies in ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall Vote Nos. 188, 189 and 190. lighted in Richard Clarke’s book and else- today’s world. A country which had largely iso- I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Vote No. where, before the 9/11 attacks, the foreign lated itself from the rest of the world, Japan, 187. and defense policy of the Bush Administration

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