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TRIBUTE TO DR. ANDREW MES- erations through investing in the long-term tries have since agreed to normalize relations. SENGER, A TRUE FRIEND OF mission of the Leadership Institute. Although inexplicable, even after 12 long LIBERTY Thank you, Dr. Messenger, for investing in years of discussion and debate between the the lives of the future leaders of this country representatives of Greece and Macedonia, HON. RON PAUL through your faithful and generous support of and a host of international mediators, dif- OF TEXAS the Leadership Institute. ferences over Macedonia’s official name re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f main. Recently, last November, the United States Wednesday, April 6, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION joined 108 other nations in officially recog- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute nizing the constitutional name of the Republic to a friend and patriot, Dr. Andrew L. Mes- HON. RON LEWIS of Macedonia. America’s official recognition of senger, of Riverdale, Michigan. OF KENTUCKY the Republic of Macedonia should be seen as As a physician, I know Dr. Messenger is the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a clear message to both sides that this dispute type of doctor all of us would want to have to over the name has simply gone on too long. take care of us. He is capable, loves his work, Wednesday, April 6, 2005 A new, accelerated round of discussions be- genuinely cares about his patients, and is al- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I was tween officials from Greece and Macedonia— ways available if someone needs him. In fact, absent from the House on Tuesday, April 5th mediated by United States diplomat and he loves being a doctor so much that he did due to illness. Had I been present, I would United Nations mediator Matthew Nimitz—is not retire until this past year at age 83. have voted the following way: scheduled to start before the end of April. For Every day he would wake up early to be at H. Res. 108: Commemorating the life of the the good of bilateral relations, as well as the office by 6:45 a.m. He knew that many of late Zurab Zhvania, Prime Minister of Georgia, broader regional stability, I urge both sides, his working patients preferred to come in early ‘‘yea.’’ Greek and Macedonian, to work together in a so he made himself available. Dr. Messenger H. Res. 120: Commending the outstanding spirit of friendship and open-mindedness with felt that if he as a doctor was unavailable, he efforts by members of the Armed Forces and UN envoy Matthew Nimitz, and ultimately con- was worthless. civilian employees of the Department of State clude this emotionally-embroiled dispute in a Dr. Messenger also applied this principle to and the United States Agency for International mutually acceptable, desirable, and expedient being a father. Leaving the house early in the Development in response to the earthquake way. morning allowed him to spend time with his and tsunami of December 26, 2004, ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. Speaker, Greece and Macedonia have family in the evenings. Most nights and week- H. Con. Res. 34: Honoring the life and con- more to gain by settling this dispute and work- ends were spent hunting, fishing, playing at tributions of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, ing together to bring the people and govern- the local playground, and attending athletic and expressing condolences to the Sikh com- ments of the region into the larger community events with his six children. munity on his passing, ‘‘yea.’’ of nations than they do by continuing this de- stabilizing dispute. I hope that both sides will When Dr. Messenger returned home from f work, the whole family would sit around the seize this opportunity to do the right thing at dinner table and discuss personal and news- COMMENTING ON THE ONGOING the April talks and work together to bring this worthy events of the day. After dinner was DISPUTE BETWEEN THE HEL- matter to a peaceful conclusion. done and homework finished, Dr. Messenger LENIC REPUBLIC OF GREECE f would take the kids out to play. Baseball and AND THE REPUBLIC OF MAC- EDONIA RECOGNIZING BAY CITY going to the park were two of the Messenger UNIFICATION ANNIVERSARY family’s favorite after dinner activities. His personal involvement in the lives of his HON. DAN BURTON HON. DALE E. KILDEE children paid off. He has six successful chil- OF INDIANA OF MICHIGAN dren, three of whom are doctors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Messenger lives by the principals of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honesty, hard work, and caring for his fellow Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Wednesday, April 6, 2005 man, and took great care to instill these same Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, in Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to principles into his children. 1991, the former nation of Yugoslavia dis- rise before you today, and to ask my col- After raising a family and running a re- solved into a number of independent nation- leagues in the 109th Congress to join me in spected practice, Dr. Messenger continues to states, including the Republic of Macedonia. celebrating the 100th anniversary of the unifi- make a difference not only in his local commu- However, international recognition of Macedo- cation of Bay City, Michigan. This momentous nity and across the United States through his nia’s independence from Yugoslavia was sig- occasion will be marked by a series of events generous support of the Leadership Institute. nificantly delayed in large part by Greece’s ob- to take place on Sunday, April 10, 2005. When most men embrace the rewards re- jection to the new state’s use of what it con- In 1857, a village, made up of land once tirement offers, Dr. Messenger pushes on to sidered to be a Hellenic name and symbols. used as a campground for the Chippewa Indi- make a difference in the lives of his country- Greece even went so far as to impose a ans, was formed east of the Saginaw River. In men. Dr. Messenger’s support of the Leader- trade blockade against Macedonia, citing un- 1865, this village, known as Bay City, was for- ship Institute gives young people and working founded concerns of potential border desta- mally incorporated as a city. The years that professionals the practical tools necessary to bilization within the region and fears of Mac- followed saw other villages established in the advance liberty and protect freedom. Too edonian territorial expansion. The Greek gov- area, including several to the west of the river. often freedom has few friends on our college ernment even persuaded the United Nations In 1877, three of these communities-Banks, campuses, in our state houses, and in our Security Council to pass United Nations Secu- Salzburg, and Wenona, consolidated and capitol. Dr. Messenger is providing everyday rity Council Resolution 845 in 1993, which pro- formed West Bay City. The two communities citizens with the resources necessary to de- claimed that for all intents and purposes the coexisted and thrived with separate mayors, fend the dream of limited government George Republic of Macedonia would be referred to city councils, police and fire departments, Washington and the rest of our founding fa- as the ‘‘the former Yugoslav Republic of Mac- schools, public utilities, and city services, until thers created when they wrote our constitu- edonia,’’ pending the outcome of negotiations a campaign to unite the two began, with the tion. between Greece and Macedonia on a perma- hopes that a larger city would increase rev- Clearly, Dr. Messenger has not only contrib- nent name. enue and promote expansion. uted to society by raising six successful chil- Greece finally lifted its trade blockade After several consolidation referenda, as dren, he has made provisions for future gen- against Macedonia in 1995, and the two coun- well as actions on the part of the Michigan

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.032 E07PT1 E566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 Legislature, the concept of a united Bay City VISA DENIAL TO INDIAN OFFICIAL seeking their freedom through a free and fair became reality on April 10, 1905, when a LEADS TO BURNING OF PEPSI plebiscite. The essence of democracy is the common council, consisting of 34 aldermen PLANT right to self-determination. As the world’s old- from 17 wards in the combined city convened est and strongest democracy, it is up to the and made history. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS United States to take fhese measures in sup- Mr. Speaker, in the 100 years since the uni- OF NEW YORK port of freedom for all. fication of Bay City and West Bay City, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I would like to place the India- West article of March 25 into the RECORD at have seen a town rise from a collection of Wednesday, April 6, 2005 small lumber villages to one of Michigan’s this tIme. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, as you know, the largest and most vibrant cities. The shipyards [From the India-West, Mar. 25, 2005] United States government denied a visa to and sawmills of the past have given way to PEPSI WAREHOUSE BURNED IN VISA DENIAL Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Gujarat, due worldwide corporations that create opportuni- UPROAR—Continued from page A1 to the state government’s complicity in the ties each day. Bay City’s rich heritage is seen The riots were sparked by the burning of a massacre of Muslims there and his insensitive in its renowned architecture and diverse his- train coach by Muslims in Godhra, killing 59 statements about minorities. His visa was re- tory. For generations, the kind hearts and Hindu kar sevaks. voked under the law that prohibits those re- friendly manner of the residents have made Modi was denied a diplomatic visa to trav- sponsible for violations of religious freedom Bay City a warm welcoming community. They el to the United States and his existing tour- from getting visas. This was the right thing to ist/business visa was revoked under the U.S. are the true nucleus of the city. do, and I salute those who made this decision. Immigration and Nationality Act that bars I would also like to acknowledge the efforts According to the March 25 issue of India- people responsible for violations of religious of Mr. Robert Belleman, City Manager, for his West, the denial of a visa to Mr. Modi was met freedom from getting a visa. vision in recognizing the need to acknowledge with attacks from the Indian government. Modi had been scheduled to address a gath- ering of Indian American groups and motel this milestone in Bay City’s history. I am proud Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who, as a to call him my colleague, my constituent, and owners in New York, Florida and in New Jer- Sikh, is a member of a religious minority him- sey. my friend. self, complained in Parliament that ‘‘we do not India slammed the decision, saying it Mr. Speaker, once again I ask my col- believe it is appropriate . . . to make a sub- showed a ‘‘lack of courtesy and sensitivity,’’ leagues to join me in congratulating Bay City, jective judgment question a constitutional au- and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh criti- Michigan on the 100th anniversary of its unifi- thority in India.’’ The Foreign Ministry said that cized the American decision in Parliament. cation. the denial of Mr. Modi’s visa ‘‘is uncalled for ‘‘The American government has been clear- and displays lack of courtesy and sensitivity ly informed . . . we do not believe that it is appropriate to use allegations or anything f toward a constitutionally elected chief minister less than due legal process to make a subjec- of a state of India.’’ Of course, they completely tive judgment to question a constitutional HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS neglected to mention Mr. Modi’s lack of cour- authority in India,’’ Singh told the Rajya OF BEXAR COUNTY JUDGE tesy and sensitivity towards the 2,000 to 5,000 Sabha. KEITH BAKER Muslims killed in the riots that his government Responding to opposition leader Jaswant helped organize. India’s Human Rights Com- Singh’s submission that the decision was un- mission held Mt. Modi and his government re- acceptable, Manmohan Singh said, ‘‘We HON. HENRY CUELLAR sponsible for the massacre. agree that this is not a matter of partisan The Indian government officially stated that politics, but rather a matter of concern over OF TEXAS a point of principle. Our prompt and firm re- the decision showed ‘‘a lack of courtesy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponse clearly shows our principled stand in sensitivity’’ and that their ‘‘sovereignty’’ was this matter.’’ Wednesday, April 6, 2005 violated by the decision. This is the standard Earlier, Indian officials summoned Ambas- argument of tyrants. It is the argument coun- sador Mulford’s deputy Robert Blake ‘‘to Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- tries like Red China make when they are criti- lodge a strong protest.’’ nize Judge Keith Baker for his long standing cized. ‘‘This action . . . is uncalled for and dis- career of service to his country and commu- On March 19 in New Delhi, India-West re- plays lack of courtesy and sensitivity toward nity. ported, fanatical Hindu nationalist fundamen- a constitutionally elected chief minister of a talists affiliated with the militant organization state of India,’’ the Foreign Ministry said in A Vietnam veteran who had served at Cam a statement, expressing the government’s Ranh Bay and Chu Lai, Mr. Baker is no Bajrang Dal rioted against the United States ‘‘deep concern and regret.’’ stranger to dedicated commitment and sac- because Mr. Modi was denied his visa. They The U.S. stood by its decision after a re- rifice for his country. During his stay at Chu barged into a Pepsi-Cola warehouse, view sought by India. Mulford, who was out Lai, Keith Baker worked at the Adjutant 27th smashed bottles of Pepsi, and set fire to the of town when the news broke March 18, said Surgical Hospital. He helped to serve our building. The warehouse was partially burned. the U.S. decision was aimed at Modi alone, troops where his assistance was greatly need- About a dozen workers fled. The rioters also and not Gujaratis. He also denied it would ed. ransacked a nearby Pepsi office. Another affect ties with India. group protested the U.S. consulate in Bom- In Washington, State Department spokes- Having started a distinguished law career in man Adam Ereli said the U.S. response was the field of law in 1973, Keith Baker has over bay. They carried signs reading ‘‘Down With based on a finding by India’s National 30 years experience serving the needs of our the United States.’’ Some Bajrang Dal mem- Human Rights Commission that held Modi’s citizens. He has also authored numerous arti- bers tried to enter the visa application center government responsible for the 2002 Hindu- cles for the American Bankruptcy Institute in Ahmedabad. Modi himself said, ‘‘Let us Muslim violence in the state, India’s worst Journal. Mr. Baker additionally serves as pledge to work for such a day that an Amer- in a decade. ican would have to stand in line for entry into The decision led to widespread uproar in Trustee to numerous community organiza- parts of Gujarat. A day after the decision, tions, including the Texas Military Institute, the Gujarat.’’ He accused the United States of try- ing to ‘‘impose its laws on other countries.’’ He nearly 150 Bajrang Dal activists barged into Texas Bar Foundation, the North San Antonio the warehouse of U.S.-based PepsiCo in the Chamber of Commerce, and the San Antonio urged India to deny visas to American officials. Surat, smashed bottles and set fire to the Manufactures Association. Mr. Speaker, this is just the latest chapter in place, said Dharmesh Joshi, a witness. The India’s ongoing repression of its minorities, Judge Baker was first elected in Bexar warehouse was partially burned. which has been well documented in this A witness said about a dozen workers at County as Justice of the Peace in 1982. A House over the years, and its virulent hatred the warehouse fled during the attack and dedicated civil servant, Judge Baker works of America. Why do we spend our time, en- firefighters doused the flames. hard for our communities. He specializes in ergy, and money supporting such a country? The protesters also ransacked a nearby misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases in- The time has come to hold India’s feet to PepsiCo office and demonstrated outside the volving our businesses, consumer cases, and the fire. Denying Mr. Modi a visa was simply American consulate in Mumbai. Some car- tort. ried placards reading: ‘‘Down with the a small first step, and a good one. We must United States,’’ ‘‘Boycott the U.S. goods and Mr. Speaker, Judge Keith Baker is an exem- do more. The time has come to stop our aid the Americans.’’ plary public servant. I am proud to have the and trade with India until all people enjoy the Up to 150 Bajrang Dal activists also tried opportunity to thank him here today for all he full flower of human rights and to support self- to enter the U.S. visa application center in has done for his fellow Texans. determination for all the peoples and nations Ahmedabad but were turned back by police.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.035 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E567 Modi called the U.S. decision ‘‘an insult to the respect that the congregation has for IN HONOR OF SIBLINGS DAY India and its Constitution.’’ In a public ad- Sherman, he has been designated as Hon- dress in Ahmedabad, he lashed out at the orary President for Life. United States. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY ‘‘A man from Gujarat was thrown out of a On July 7, 1946, Sherman married Irene OF NEW YORK train in South Africa. This led to a move- Friedman. Irene and Sherman will be cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment that overthrew the British Empire,’’ brating their 59th wedding anniversary this Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Modi thundered, in a reference to Mahatma summer. Irene also will be celebrating her Gandhi. ‘‘Let us pledge to work for such a 80th birthday on August 25, 2005. Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today day that an American would have to stand in to salute Siblings Day, a day to honor our line for entry into Gujarat,’’ he added. Irene and Sherman are the parents of the late Barbara Dreiseszun, the late Richard brothers and sisters for the many ways in ‘‘The United States can’t impose its laws which they enhance our lives. This celebration on other countries. In the same way, India Dreiseszun; daughter-in-law Gail Dreiseszun gives us the opportunity to show our apprecia- should deny visas to U.S. officials as a pro- of Shawnee Mission, Kansas; and of daughter test against Washington’s policies in Iraq,’’ and son-in-law Helone and Marshall Abrams tion for our siblings, much like Mother’s Day Modi said. of Denver, Colorado. Their grandchildren and Father’s Day are celebrated. Siblings Day ‘‘On what basis has the U.S. decided this?’’ Brooke and James Levy and Erica and Evan was founded by my constituent, Claudia Evart. Modi asked. ‘‘Where has the U.S. got its in- Fisher all reside in New York City. Ms. Evart has worked tirelessly to promote the formation from? The American government observance of Sibling’s Day on April 10th. should know that every state in India is Mr. Speaker, I thank you for this opportunity Siblings make important contributions to our ruled by the Constitution and no one can to pay public tribute to Sherman W. lives, and often, when our parents have violate that. No court has indicted the Guja- Dreiseszun, who has been the backbone and rat government or the CM of complicity in passed away, siblings are our only remaining the lifeline of both his Synagogue and his family. Siblings Day helps us remember the in- the incidents that took place in the state.’’ community at large. I congratulate him on his If the Pakistani president and the Ban- tegral role brothers and sisters play in our gladesh prime minister could visit the U.S., upcoming Second Bar Mitzvah and congratu- lives, and it also provides an opportunity to re- two countries in which minorities have suf- late him and Irene on their upcoming 59th an- member siblings who we have lost at an early fered, Modi said he could be admitted too. niversary. age. f April 10th marks the birthday of Claudia’s f sister, Lisette, who died tragically in 1972 at TRIBUTE TO SHERMAN W. age 19 in a car accident that also killed their DREISESZUN COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF father. An additional tragedy struck in 1987, ZURAB ZHVANIA, PRIME MIN- when Ms. Evart’s older brother, Alan, died in ISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF HON. DENNIS MOORE an accident at his home. He was 36 years old. GEORGIA OF KANSAS According to the Siblings Day Foundation, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Siblings Day was recently marked in 22 states SPEECH OF Wednesday, April 6, 2005 (Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illi- nois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachu- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA setts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ne- today to pay tribute to Sherman W. OF AMERICAN SAMOA braska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Dreiseszun, of Leawood, Kansas, who on May IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South 14, 2005, at Kehilath Israel Synagogue of Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wis- Overland Park, Kansas, will celebrate his Sec- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 consin); the governor of each of these states ond Bar Mitzvah. proclaimed the 10th of April to be Siblings On May 25, 1935, at Voliner Synagogue of Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 108, commemo- Day. Overland Park, Sherman W. Dreiseszun, the I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- son of Sam and Bertha Dreiseszun, was rating the life of the late Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia, Zurab Zhvania. I com- nizing the importance of family by saluting the called to the Torah to celebrate his Bar Mitz- contributions of siblings. I applaud the work of vah and take his place as an adult in the Jew- mend my colleagues, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. SMITH, and Mr. WEXLER, for introducing this Claudia Evart, who has created a loving trib- ish Community. ute to her deceased siblings through her work The Old Testament defines a person’s life resolution and I am proud to be a cosponsor. I want to thank them for providing us an op- to establish Siblings Day. Her dedication as three score and ten (seventy years). Since should serve as an inspiration to us all. the age of Bar Mitzvah is thirteen, when a portunity to recognize the life and contributions f man has the good fortune to reach his eighty- of Prime Minister Zhvania to the cause of free- third birthday, he has earned the right to cele- dom. IN CELEBRATION OF NCAA DIVI- brate his Second Bar Mitzvah. Mr. Speaker, on February 3 of this year, the SION II MEN’S BASKETBALL NA- Sherman’s commitment to Judaism and to Republic of Georgia suffered a tremendous TIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Kehilath Israel Synagogue was deeply rooted loss with the untimely passing of their Prime in the promise he made during his service in Minister, Zurab Zhvania. An academic and un- HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT likely political hero, Zhvania was elected to the World War II. Sherman was a waist gunner in OF VIRGINIA Georgian national parliament in 1992, after the the Air Force, and the plane to which he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assigned was forced to ditch in the Atlantic. collapse of the Soviet Union. His passion and While in the ocean, hoping to be rescued, his eloquence brought him to the attention of Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Sherman pledged that if he was saved from Eduard Shevardnadze, and eventually to the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, along that peril, he would commit himself to Juda- office of Speaker of the Georgian Parliament. with my colleague, Representative ERIC CAN- ism, his Synagogue, and to the Jewish com- A champion of democracy and freedom of the TOR, I rise with great pride to call attention to munity. press, Zhvania distanced himself from a group of young students who have distin- Sherman made good on that promise, first Shevardnadze and joined a party of young re- guished themselves, their school, their com- by becoming the youngest President of formers who brought about the Rose Revolu- munity, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kehilath Israel to ever hold that position in tion in 2003. As the Prime Minister, Zhvania The Virginia Union University Panthers 1959 and 1960, and then being re-elected led the economic and social reform efforts that men’s basketball team had a remarkable sea- President in 1978 for an additional term. He have transformed the lives of the Georgian son and we believe the Panthers deserve for- has worked for and led numerous organiza- people. mal recognition for their accomplishments. On tions, reaching out to improve individual lives His visionary leadership in guiding the Re- March 26, 2005, the Virginia Union University in the Jewish community. Sherman’s dynamic public of Georgia as it reached independence, Panthers won the NCAA Division II Men’s work on behalf of Kehilath Israel, the Jewish his commitment to the development of core Basketball National Championship. The Pan- community and the overall Kansas City com- democratic values, and his tremendous cour- thers completed their 2005 season with an im- munity has created a new face for the entire age in the face of adversity, will make the late pressive 30–4 record. metropolitan landscape. Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania a towering fig- To quote from Virginia Union’s hometown Sherman has been the backbone and the ure in the history of the independent Republic newspaper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, lifeline for Kehilath Israel Synagogue. To show of Georgia. ‘‘Those [Virginia Union’s] starters, none over

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.038 E07PT1 E568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 6–6 or heavier than 223 pounds, carried the Sheriff Montague is a man who believes in ceiving our recognition today and the award of Panthers all year past bigger, stronger oppo- the value of community involvement and inter- Mortgage Broker of the Year. Thus, I urge my nents. . . . It is perhaps the most belabored vention. He is a past director of the Sheriffs colleagues to join me in honoring this truly re- sports cliche´, but when the Panthers looked at Association of Texas, a past President of the markable person. each other, they saw a whole greater than the Texas Capital Area Law Enforcement Associa- f sum of its parts.’’ tion, a past President Hays County Criminal TRIBUTE TO KANSAS CITY, KAN- En route to their championship victory in Justice Association, a member of the Texas SAS, SUPERINTENDENT OF Grand Forks, North Dakota, the Panthers won Crime Prevention Association, and member of SCHOOLS, DR. RAY DANIELS their second straight CIAA Championship on the Texas Narcotics Officers Association. Don Saturday, March 5, 2005. Their remarkable Montague is an example of proactive law en- season carries on the tradition of champion- forcement in our communities. HON. DENNIS MOORE ship basketball at Virginia Union, which now Along with his many contributions to the OF KANSAS has 15 CIAA Championships and three Na- people of Hays County, Sheriff Don Montague IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Championships. has been married to his lovely wife, Harpie, for Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University 36 years and has 3 children and 5 grand- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise is an Historically Black University dedicated to children. today to pay tribute to Dr. Ray Daniels, super- providing educational equity to African-Ameri- Mr. Speaker, Sheriff Montague has enriched intendent of the Kansas City, Kansas, school cans. Virginia Union welcomes diversity the community with his vision and I am proud system, who is retiring after a distinguished among its faculty and staff as well as its stu- to have this opportunity to thank him. career as an educator and administrator. dent body. In its founding days, Virginia f As superintendent of the Kansas City, Kan- Union’s academic missions and social visions sas, Public Schools for the last eight years, A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT were ahead of their time. Now, more than a Dr. Ray Daniels has been called ‘‘the model RODRIGUEZ century later, Virginia Union University is still for what superintendents could and should an innovating and inspiring place for college be.’’ He has devoted his entire professional students and scholar athletes. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS career to the Kansas City school district. My colleague ERIC CANTOR and I would like OF NEW YORK This distinguished career began at North- to extend our enthusiastic congratulations to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES west Junior High School in 1965 where he the Virginia Union University players and their Wednesday, April 6, 2005 worked as an English teacher and head boys’ families, Coach Robbins and the rest of his basketball coach. He later joined the faculty at coaching staff, Virginia Union alumni, and the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Wyandotte High School and served as head entire Virginia Union community for their re- Robert Rodriguez who is being honored at the track coach. Dr. Daniels worked his way up as markable accomplishment. Brooklyn Caribe Lions Club dinner dance as an assistant principal at Wyandotte in 1973 ‘‘Mortgage Broker of the Year.’’ f and became Director of Personnel for the Robert is a successful mortgage broker who school district in 1976. He was named Assist- PERSONAL EXPLANATION was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. His father, ant Superintendent for Personnel Services in Higinio Rodriguez, was working for the Brook- 1980. HON. JIM DAVIS lyn Navy Yard many years ago when he sent When appointed superintendent in March OF FLORIDA for his wife, Rafaela Santos-Rodriguez and 1998, Dr. Daniels immediately worked to close family, including a very young Robert who was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the achievement gap for minority students and three years old. students living in poverty, and to correct low Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Robert attended Brooklyn College, majored student achievement, high dropout rates, un- Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on roll- in psychology and later obtained his real es- safe schools, and poor attendance. He is rec- call No. 91, had I been present, I would have tate mortgage and insurance broker’s licenses. ognized as being ahead of the curve, imple- voted ‘‘yes.’’ He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and menting reforms in his district long before the f received an Honorable Discharge. trend of stronger accountability became pop- Among many enterprises, he opened up ular across the country. Dr. Daniels’ efforts RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS Sunset Park Real Estate in 1980. It became a have paid dividends for Kansas City schools OF HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF DON very successful and inspirational real estate and our community. His district continues to MONTAGUE firm in an up and coming neighborhood. In see significant progress in reading and math 1987, he became a founding member and achievement. HON. HENRY CUELLAR President of the Fifth Avenue Merchants Asso- He has provided leadership and served on OF TEXAS ciation in 1987. Later, he was instrumental in numerous community organizations including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES converting that association to The Business the KCK Area Chamber of Commerce, United Improvement District of Sunset Park. During Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Way of Wyandotte County, Heart of America this period, he became (and continues to be) Family Services, Cancer Action, the Wyan- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a member of The Bay Ridge Board of Realtor dotte Health Foundation, Metropolitan Lu- recognize the important achievements of Hays and a member of the New York Association of theran Ministries, and the Downtown KCK County Sheriff Don Montague, of my Congres- Mortgage Brokers. Presently, he is President Kiwanis Club. sional District. and sole owner of Dinero Mortgage & Funding Dr. Daniels has earned the respect and trust Don Montague was elected Hays County Corp. located in Sunset Park. By helping peo- of the community as he has led his district in Sheriff in 1996, and was re-elected in 2000. ple obtain a mortgage, Robert has personally becoming one of the most successful exam- As a fourth generation Hays County resident, helped many minorities in accomplishing their ples of urban school reform in America. The he began his law enforcement career in 1967 dreams of obtaining a home for themselves Kansas Association of School Administrators when he joined the Highway Patrol and he and their loved ones. named Dr. Daniels the 2005 Kansas Super- rose quickly through the ranks of Hays Coun- Robert is married to Julie Cardinale intendent of the Year and he was a candidate ties finest. He has served prior posts as a Pa- Rodriguez, a Loan Officer for Countrywide for the National Superintendent of the Year trol Officer, Field Deputy, Sergeant, Lieuten- Mortgage. He has three children, Lisa, Robert honor. Dr. Daniels was also named ‘‘Educator ant, and Captain. Sheriff Montague was instru- Jr. and Shelly along with seven grandchildren. of the Year’’ by Young Audiences. mental in forming and commanding the Hays Robert is a wonderful example of how hard There is probably not a tougher job than County Drug Task Force. work and perseverance can lead to success. serving as a superintendent of an urban Under Sheriff Montague’s administration, the May this award inspire and encourage him to school district and not a better person for the sheriff’s department has evolved into a thriv- continue the important work he has already job these last eight years than Dr. Ray Dan- ing, highly successful, and professional organi- begun. iels. zation with unprecedented personnel and Mr. Speaker, Robert Rodriguez has been a Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens and equipment growth. He currently holds a Mas- leader in his community by building a success- parents of Kansas City, Kansas, I say to Dr. ter Proficiency Certificate and Instructors Li- ful business and helping his fellow community Ray Daniels: thank you for your service to our cense with the Texas Commission on Law En- members realize their dream of homeowner- community and our children. You will be forcement Officers Standards and Education. ship. As such, he is more than worthy of re- missed!

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.042 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E569 HONORING THE LIFE AND week before in Ms. Holt’s class. The fire- NOT legitimate. The time for discrimination is CONTRIBUTIONS OF YOGI BHAJAN fighters responding to their call said Justin’s over. life was saved because of the boys’ quick ac- f SPEECH OF tion and their exceptional training. Ms. Holt is an extraordinary public servant, TRIBUTE TO WOODSIDE HIGH HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA SCHOOL WOLVERINES OF AMERICAN SAMOA and she has proven her commitment to ensur- ing that all children have proper training to re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spond to emergencies like the one Dustin and HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT Tuesday, April 5, 2005 his brothers faced. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you OF VIRGINIA Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise join me today in thanking Ms. Holt for all she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES does in our community and congratulating her today in support of H. Con. Res. 34, honoring Wednesday, April 6, 2005 the life and contributions of Yogi Bhajan. Yogi on receiving this distinguished award. Bhajan was an extraordinary man of compas- f Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, along sion, wisdom and kindness whose teachings with my colleague, Representative JO ANN have provided immeasurable benefits spir- ENDING TAX BREAKS FOR DAVIS, I rise with great pride to call attention itually, culturally and politically to millions here DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2005 to a group of young students who have distin- in the United States and around the world. A guished themselves, their school, their com- master of Kundalini yoga, his love of humanity HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY munity, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. was so strong that he violated the tradition of OF NEW YORK The Woodside High School Wolverines secrecy surrounding this practice to bring the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boy’s basketball team had a remarkable sea- son and we believe the Wolverines deserve healing power of yoga to the troubled Amer- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 ican youth of the 1960’s by providing a healthy formal recognition for their accomplishments. alternative to the drug culture. Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today we are On March 12, 2005, Woodside won its second Yogi Bhajan worked tirelessly throughout his introducing a bill to end government subsidies consecutive Group AAA Boy’s Basketball life to spread the message that ‘‘it is our birth- for private clubs that discriminate against State Championship at the Virginia Common- right to be happy, healthy, and holy.’’ He es- Americans based on sex, race, or color. The wealth University Siegel Center in Richmond. tablished a Sikh Ministry in the West and moti- Ending Tax Breaks for Discrimination Act of The Wolverines completed the 2005 season vated thousands to embrace the Sikh way of 2005 makes it illegal to deduct expenses at with a truly impressive record of 30–2. life. He founded 3HO Superhealth, a drug re- clubs with discriminatory membership policies. Established in 1996, Woodside High School habilitation program based on yogic wisdom We think it’s wrong for corporations to write off is a magnet school specializing in the per- and modern technology, a program that has big expenditures for entertainment, meetings forming arts. Students must meet rigorous now expanded worldwide. His books, the or- and advertising at clubs that keep women out academic requirements, take responsibility for ganizations he founded, and the thousands of on America’s dollar. Men play and women academic progress, behavior and attendance, teachers he trained will serve as his legacy. pay. and they are expected to participate in school One overriding message of Yogi Bhajan’s I am joined by my distinguished colleague, and community activities. The Woodside drive teaching is that we are all one people—Sikhs, Representative BRAD SHERMAN from Cali- for excellence has now been extended into the Christians, Jews, Buddhists—and in my opin- fornia. In the early ’90s Mr. SHERMAN, as a field of athletics. ion his life stands as a shining example of member of the California tax board, imple- With their 2004 and 2005 championship how an unconditional love of humanity can mented legislation similar to this Act. Since seasons, Woodside has established a new tra- contribute greatly to the health and well-being then, other states have followed. The time for dition of championship basketball in Newport of us all. the federal government to take a stand and News. This year the Wolverines were Penin- Mr. Speaker, Yogi Bhajan requested before end government-subsidized discrimination is sula District Season and Tournament Cham- his death that his passing be a time of cele- long overdue. pions, and the Eastern Region Champion. bration of his going home. I am proud to join Right now, conventions and meetings are Two-time Coach of the Year, John Richard- my colleagues here in celebrating the life and considered legitimate business deductions for son, has compiled a 59–5 record over the last contributions of Yogi Bhajan, and celebrate his corporate income tax purposes, including two years. The Virginia High School Coaches going home. those held at private clubs that discriminate. Association also awarded Player of the Year Half the price of a business lunch is deduct- f honors to Woodside senior guard, Calvin ible. But if you’re a woman, you subsidize one Baker. RECOGNIZING JULIA HOLT AS half of a man’s lunch with your taxes, even My colleague JO ANN DAVIS and I would like WINNER OF THE 2005 SAFETY though you can’t join the club. to extend our enthusiastic congratulations to EDUCATION HERO AWARD Augusta and other clubs on par with it are the Woodside High School players and their already way out of bounds by discriminating. families, Coach Richardson and the rest of his HON. JOHN S. TANNER For taxpayers to have to foot the bill for busi- coaching staff, Woodside High alumni, and the OF TENNESSEE ness conducted under these discriminatory entire Woodside High community for their re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conditions is obscene. This is something that markable accomplishment. comes into focus every Masters Week, but f Wednesday, April 6, 2005 people need to know they are subsidizing dis- Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to crimination every day of the year. HONORING JIN LEE congratulate Julia Holt on being awarded the Members of these clubs profit—either indi- 2005 Safety Education Hero Award. The pub- rectly through career opportunities and board HON. RAHM EMANUEL lic safety education she provides to children appointments, or directly through tax deduc- OF ILLINOIS has proven to be life-saving. She is a true tions. Women can’t get these same financial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hero in our community and is helping train our gains—just because they’re women. Men get young people to be heroes, too. the membership, the deal, the deduction, and Wednesday, April 6, 2005 As Public Education Officer with the Dickson women get the bill. Ending Tax Breaks for Dis- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Fire Department, Ms. Holt teaches fire safety crimination Act of 2005 would put a stop to congratulate Mr. Jin Lee for his recent ap- lessons at six elementary schools to kids that. It ends deductions for advertising, travel, pointment to the Northeastern Illinois Univer- ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. Al- accommodation and meals associated with sity’s Board of Trustees. Jin Lee has been an though she has only served in that capacity these clubs, and it requires discriminatory outstanding citizen of the Fifth Congressional for three years, Ms. Holt was named Ten- clubs to print right on their receipts, ‘‘not tax District, and he will be a tremendous asset to nessee’s Fire Educator of the Year in 2004. deductible’’. Northeastern Illinois University as a member In February, 2004, Ms. Holt’s Fire safety This bill is not an attack on deductions for of its Board of Trustees. lessons were put to the test when seven-year- big business. Legitimate tax deductions should Prior to this appointment, Mr. Lee’s distin- old Dustin Stephens got too close to a living continue, but when these deductions support guished career included management posi- room wall heater and his clothes ignited. For- clubs that bar Americans from becoming equal tions with Ace Young Company, Daewoo tunately, Dustin’s brothers Ryan and Justin partners, equal players, and equal earners— International America Corporation, and were able to use what Ryan had learned the just because of their sex or race—they are Lorenzo Import-Export Company. He was also

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.048 E07PT1 E570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 the Executive Director of the Chicago Korean Memorial Church has not been the only me- FIFTH ANNUAL MOVERS AND American Chamber of Commerce and remains dium for Bishop Iglehart to serve the commu- SHAKERS AWARDS OF THE VOL- a prominent member of the City of Chicago’s nity. He is a life-time member of the NAACP UNTEER CENTER OF JOHNSON Human Relations Task Force. In addition, he and a strong supporter of the United Negro COUNTY served on the Asian American Advisory Coun- College Fund. For his active community in- cils for both the Illinois Secretary of State and volvement, Bishop Iglehart was inducted into HON. DENNIS MOORE the Illinois State Treasurer. Since 1997, Jin the ‘‘Who’s Who Society of Outstanding OF KANSAS Lee has also served as the director of busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness planning and development for the Albany Church Leaders’’ in May of 1989. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Park Community Center. Besides his commitment to the community Hard work and determination were the hall- Bishop Iglehart dearly loves and is dedicated Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise marks of Mr. Lee’s early life. When he was 14 to his family. His wife Glorious Cosey Iglehart today to note an important event in the Third years old and without a working knowledge of and their six children have a very special bond Congressional District of Kansas. On Apri1 18, 2005, the Volunteer Center of Johnson County English, he moved with his family to the that can stand the test of time. United States from South Korea. He quickly in Overland Park, Kansas, will honor out- mastered the language and subsequently Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be given the standing youth volunteers. Seventy-one young earned a Bachelors degree from the University time to pay reverence to the lifetime of service people have been nominated by school per- of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. of Bishop Samuel Edward Iglehart and his life- sonnel and nonprofit organizations for their Mr. Lee’s reputation for hard work and de- time of service. dedication and service to the community. termination are widely recognized and re- Youth volunteerism continues to grow and be spected. He has received numerous honors f a strong force in Johnson County. These 71 and awards including Loyola University Chi- youths exemplify the true meaning of vol- cago’s’ Leadership Certificate, the Illinois Sec- A TRIBUTE TO THE ESPINAL unteerism and giving back to their community. retary of State’s Certificate of Application, and FAMILY It is my honor to recognize each student vol- membership in the Asian American Hall of unteer, their school, their age, number of Fame. hours volunteered, and their hometown by list- As he begins his 4-year term as a member HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ing them in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. of the Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illi- Molly Allison-Gallimore, Home School, 15, OF NEW YORK nois University, I am confident that Jin Lee will 500+, Spring Hill, KS. continue to serve the people of the Chicago IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kirsten Amble, Shawnee Mission North- area with steadfast dedication, just as he has west High School, 17, 150, Shawnee, KS. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Brett Beyer, Shawnee Mission Northwest proven in years past. High School, 18, 350, Lake Quivira, KS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth Congres- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Cheryl Bornheimer, Shawnee Mission West sional District of Illinois and indeed the entire the Espinal Family who are being honored at High School, 18, 100, Shawnee Mission, KS. city of Chicago, I thank Jin Lee for his many Brea Buchanan, Olathe East High School, the Brooklyn Caribe Lions Club dinner dance outstanding contributions to our community. I 16, 217, Olathe, KS. wish him continued success as he begins a as ‘‘Outstanding Family of the Year.’’ Jessie Bullock, Notre Dame de Sion, 16, new challenge and extend my heartfelt con- Jose and Agueda Espinal are the parents of 130, Stilwell, KS. Meghan Burrow, Shawnee Mission South gratulations on his appointment to the North- this family, and together, they have raised thir- High School, 18, Gold, Overland Park, KS. eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees. I teen children in the community of Sunset Clayton Calder, Olathe South High School, am proud to represent Mr. Lee and North- Park, Brooklyn, New York. Jose and Agueda 18, 284, Olathe, KS. eastern Illinois University in the Fifth Congres- immigrated from the Dominican Republic in Jenna Christensen, Shawnee Mission North High School, 16, 70, Overland Park, KS. sional district and am confident both he and 1977. They hoped to provide a better life and the university will find their partnership to be Jill Christensen, Shawnee Mission North education for their family. Their children are High School, 14, Bronze, Overland Park, KS. mutually productive and rewarding over the Brittany Clark, Mill Valley High School, next four years and beyond. Carmen, Pablo, Pedro, Maria, Julio, Esteban, Andres, Ceferino, Carlos, Bienvenido, Rafael, 17, 200, Shawnee, KS. f Michael Cobb, Blue Valley High School, 18, Mary Carmen and Juan Martin. 240, Stilwell, KS. HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS All the members of the Espinal Family have Michelle Cook, Shawnee Mission West OF BISHOP SAMUEL EDWARD High School, 17, 120, Lenexa, KS. IGLEHART established very successful community based Christopher Connell, Shawnee Mission businesses. The majority of the children and West High School, 15, Silver, Lenexa, KS. HON. HENRY CUELLAR grandchildren are professionals with degrees David Dolginow, Pembroke Hill, 18, 100, in business administration. They are also well Shawnee Mission, KS. OF TEXAS Marissa Dorau, Shawnee Mission West known for their generosity to churches, civic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School, 18, 90, Shawnee Mission, KS. and community organizations, which serve the Morgan Fasbinder, Blue Valley Northwest Wednesday, April 6, 2005 less fortunate and infirm. This distinguished High School, 17, 50, Overland Park, KS. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to family is an inspiration and a role model to ev- Kate Garrett, Shawnee Mission West High School, 16, Gold, Lenexa, KS. recognize Bishop Samuel Edward Iglehart for eryone in the community. his unparalleled dedication to his community, Kevin Garrett, Westridge Middle School, 13, Bronze, Lenexa, KS. church, and family. May this award inspire and encourage them to continue the important work that they have James Geary, Blue Valley Middle School, It is rare to find many people who have 12, 63, Overland Park, KS. gone through life so humbly helping others. already begun. The wonderful example of Lindsey Gerber, Oregon Trail Junior High, However Bishop Samuel Edward Iglehart is dedication to their fellow community members 14, 250, Olathe, KS. one of them. Ordained at the age of 31, and commitment to the important value of Josh Gordon, Blue Valley North High Bishop Iglehart has gained a great familiarity family has surely made them worthy of this School, 17, 110, Leawood, KS. with the people of his church and community. Maggie Gremminger, Mill Valley High honor. School, 17, 165, Shawnee, KS. Whether it is a fellow officer of the church or Mr. Speaker, by raising thirteen successful Luke Hays, Oxford Middle School, 12, 81, a small child in need of assistance, serving children and still finding time and money to as- Overland Park, KS. humanity is always a top priority for Bishop Kristen Heath, Mill Valley High School, 17, Iglehart. This priority can be seen in the every- sist others, the Espinal Family has been a 110, Shawnee, KS. day mission of his church, the Childless Me- shining example to the community. As such, Samantha Hewitt, Shawnee Mission West morial Church of God in Christ. Future goals they are more than worthy of receiving our High School, 17, 350, Lenexa, KS. and milestones Bishop Iglehart plans to imple- recognition today and the award of Out- Bethany Hileman, Oxford Middle School, 12, 68, Overland Park, KS. ment for the Memorial Church consist of pro- standing Family of the Year. Thus, I urge my Mallory Howlett, Shawnee Mission North- viding a daycare and Christian Academy for colleagues to join me in honoring this truly re- west High School, 18, 300, Shawnee, KS. children, a learning center for adults, and a markable person. Ellen Jorgenson, Shawnee Mission North Christian book store. High School, 17, 150, Shawnee, KS.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.051 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E571 Adam Kenne, Gardner-Edgerton High EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL AP- ations, including reconstruction and military School, 16, 110, Gardner, KS. PROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DE- readiness, and provide detailed cost estimates Becky Kenton, Mill Valley High School, 18, FENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON for these operations. Congress has yet to re- 225, Shawnee, KS. TERROR, AND TSUNAMI RELIEF, ceive either report or any concrete information Hunter Kiely, Blue Valley West High 2005 about the future costs of this war. School, 16, 150, Overland Park, KS. I still do not believe that our troops should Jenny Kim, Shawnee Mission South High SPEECH OF School, 17, 120, Overland Park, KS. have been in Iraq under these conditions, fac- Danielle Kopp, St. Thomas Aquinas, 15, 92, HON. XAVIER BECERRA ing these obstacles virtually alone, fighting battles for which the Pentagon did not properly Leawood, KS. OF CALIFORNIA plan or prepare. But with over 150,000 of Kelly Kutchko, Shawnee Mission North IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School, 16, 75, Merriam, KS. America’s brave men and women still in Iraq, Andrew Lacy, Blue Valley Northwest High Wednesday, March 16, 2005 it would be difficult to cast a vote against pro- School, 18, 200, Overland Park, KS. The House in Committee of the Whole viding the much-needed funds that this sup- Max Lehman, Blue Valley High School, 16, House on the State of the Union had under plemental provides to them. Far too many of 250, Leawood, KS. consideration the bill (H.R. 1268) making our soldiers have died and remain in harm’s Ethan Levine, Pleasant Ridge Middle emergency supplemental appropriations for way because of their superiors’ miscalcula- School, 14, 250, Overland Park, KS. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and tions. As long as our troops remain in harm’s Emily Limpic, Shawnee Mission East High for other purposes: way, it is our duty to provide them all of the School, 17, 75, Shawnee Mission, KS. Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Chairman, while I will equipment, tools, vehicles, weapons, and ben- Blake Lindsay, Olathe South High School, support the bill before the House today, I will 18, 100, Olathe, KS. efits that they need and deserve to protect do so with deep and serious reservations. themselves and give democracy a chance in John Liu, Blue Valley High School, 16, 262, In October of 2002, I cast an important vote Overland Park, KS. Iraq. to deny the President authorization to send Magdalena May, Olathe North High Democrats have fought hard to include ac- School, 15, 300, Olathe, KS. American troops into Iraq to strike unilaterally. countability measures in this legislation, to ex- Greg May, Olathe North High School, 17, I thought then, and I know now, that his ac- tract from it extraneous and unnecessary 300, Olathe, KS. tions were not the best course for our nation. projects, and to focus America’s precious tax- Emily Minion, Blue Valley West High One year later in October of 2003, I made payer dollars on resources for our nation’s vet- School, 18, 155, Overland Park, KS. yet another testing decision to oppose legisla- erans and troops. This bill, unlike previous Jennifer Moore, Shawnee Mission North tion, which on the one hand allocated $87 bil- Bush Administration requests, allocates the High School, 17, 150, Overland Park, KS. lion to support American operations in Iraq but dollars for armor and equipment that our Josh Morgan, Gardner-Edgerton High on the other hand lacked accountability for troops on the ground need if they must patrol School, 16, 135, Olathe, KS. these taxpayer dollars and placed the mount- the streets and roads of Iraq. Democrats also Kate Motter, Shawnee Mission West High ing cost of rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan School, 17, 300, Shawnee Mission, KS. fought hard to cure deficiencies in the bill squarely on the shoulders of our children and which put at risk increased death benefits and Rhea Muchalla, Shawnee Mission North grandchildren. High School, 17, 50, Shawnee, KS. life insurance for the families of our fallen sol- Caroline Mueller, St. Thomas Aquinas, 15, The apprehensions I had then about send- diers. 75, Leawood, KS. ing America’s sons and daughters into harm’s Unfortunately, despite $9 billion of unac- Katheryn Mueller, St. Thomas Aquinas, 17, way in Iraq and about signing a blank check counted funds, an amendment by Mr. TIERNEY 100, Leawood, KS. for this military adventure, have now material- of Massachusetts that would have provided $5 Lindsay Murphy, Olathe South High ized. Congress is now attempting to address million to establish a select committee to in- School, 18, 265, Olathe, KS. the glaring consequences of an ill-advised, vestigate reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Af- Katie Murray, Blue Valley North High preemptive and unilateral military action ghanistan was defeated by my Republican col- School, 17, 325, Leawood, KS. through this third emergency supplemental ap- leagues. The Bush Administration, it seems, Kasey Nelson, St. Thomas Aquinas, 18, 100, propriation of $81.4 billion. To date—and I say will continue to spend money without ade- Overland Park, KS. ‘‘to date’’ because there is no end in sight— quate oversight and accountability. Hannah Oberkrom, Shawnee Mission West President Bush has directed over $275 billion Additionally, the bill includes funding for ex- High School, 18, 90, Shawnee, KS. of taxpayers’ monies away from schools, traneous non-emergency projects that would Miranda Oley, Pioneer Trail Junior High, 14, 10, Olathe, KS. healthcare, Social Security, and the like to pay more properly be addressed through the reg- Jessica Pohl, Blue Valley Northwest High for his decision to go to war in Iraq. ular appropriations process. While some of School, 100, 100, Overland Park, KS. Today we know that President Bush’s these projects were removed on the House Justin Pohl, Blue Valley Northwest High premise for commencing a war against Iraq— floor through the amendment process, funding School, 75, 75, Overland Park, KS. the alleged weapons of mass destruction pos- for unrelated military construction and $4.6 bil- Ashley Racca, Olathe North High School, sessed by Saddam Hussein—was not true. lion for an Army ‘‘transformation’’ plan remain. 18, 100+, Olathe, KS. The Bush Administration’s confident pre- Most blatant of all the extraneous provisions Justice Randolph, Shawnee Mission South diction of a quick and easy victory followed by are those of H.R. 418, the REAL ID Act, which High School, 16, 100, Overland Park, KS. a quick return home for our troops has be- the Republican procedural rule has allowed to Jennifer Ray, Spring Hill High School, 17, come a nightmare. And now the Administra- be attached to this supplemental following its 80, Olathe, KS. tion refuses to commit to a time-table for the passage. The immigration policies of our na- Kelly Regan, Blue Valley West High withdrawal of our troops from Iraq. tion deserve a proper and thorough debate, School, 15, 100, Overland Park, KS. The Bush Administration’s estimate that re- Brendan Reilly, St. Thomas Aquinas, 18, and legislation that provides emergency fund- 200, Overland Park, KS. construction in Iraq would cost between $1 ing for our troops, for humanitarian aid, and Chris Rhodes, Spring Hill High School, 17, and $2 billion and could be financed by Iraqi for foreign assistance is not the appropriate 300, Spring Hill, KS. oil revenues has now turned into a reconstruc- vehicle to enact the sweeping, controversial Cassie Rhodes, Spring Hill Middle School, tion quagmire. We hear more about military immigration policy embodied in HR 418. 14, 200, Spring Hill, KS. contractor Halliburton’s billing excesses and I will support H.R. 1268 because of the crit- Amber Lynn Roan, Shawnee Mission North contract abuses than about any re-built school ical funds and resources that it provides to our High School, 17, 158, Shawnee, KS. or hospital. troops and their families. However, as this bill Amy Schneider, Olathe South High School, In terms of accountability, the Inspector moves forward I will work with my colleagues 18, 165, Olathe, KS. General has reported that almost $9 billion in to ensure that my concerns are addressed in Amanda Sherraden, Olathe South High funds designated for reconstruction efforts the final version of the bill that comes back for School, 18, 159, Olathe, KS. have been mishandled and remain unac- final approval after joint House and Senate Stephen Stahl, Home School, 16, 110, Over- counted for. The FY 2005 Defense Appropria- consideration. I do not foreclose the possibility land Park, KS. Jonathan Stahl, Home School, 16, 110, tions Act passed in July of 2004 instructed the of voting against the final version of this legis- Overland Park, KS. Department of Defense to submit two account- lation should it come back in a form departing Nate White, Home School, 16, 175, ability reports to Congress, one by October further from its core purpose of focusing on Leawood, KS. 31, 2004 and the other by January 1, 2005. In our men and women in uniform. These are the Mary Zima, Notre Dame de Sion, 17, 60, these reports, the Pentagon must provide a tough decisions, and they must be made in Leawood, KS. comprehensive review of all military oper- the best interest of the American people.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.056 E07PT1 E572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS 33, Fort Hamilton High School and graduated PASSING OF FRED T. KOREMATSU OF HAYS COUNTY COMMIS- from the former Eastern District High School. SIONER WILL CONLEY Furthering his education, he attended Adelphi Academy, majoring in Business. Pastor HON. NANCY PELOSI HON. HENRY CUELLAR Whitaker obtained his Bachelor of Theology OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS degree from Community Bible Institute in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brooklyn in May 1999 and his Master of The- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 ology from Chelsea University in London, Eng- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to land, where he graduated with the highest academic distinction, summa cum laude, in Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my recognize Hays County Commissioner Will IKE HONDA, May 2004. On October 4, 2004, the Hope for fellow California Representatives M Conley for his contributions to the community. BARBARA LEE, DORIS MATSUI, and PETE STARK, All Bible College bestowed upon Reverend Will Conley was born in Lake Charles, Lou- I rise today to pay tribute to a true champion isiana and then went on to attend high school Whitaker the Honorary Doctorate of Divinity of the civil rights movement, Fred Korematsu. in Houston, Texas. After graduating from high degree. Mr. Korematsu passed away on March 30, school, Conley spent one year ranching and Dr. Whitaker was called to the Ministry at 2005 at the age of 86. outfitting in Uvalde, Texas before attending the young age of 16 and preached his initial As a Japanese American facing internment Southwest Texas State University in San sermon in October 1976 under the leadership Marcos. During his college tenure, Conley was during World War II, Fred Korematsu chal- of Reverend Joseph Stiff, Jr., of Bethel Church involved in the Student Body Council, South lenged government authorities by standing up of God in Christ. He served faithfully as an West Texas Ducks Unlimited and Pi Sigma for his rights as an American citizen and refus- Alpha. Conley graduated in 2000 with a de- usher, choir member and Sunday school stu- ing to back down. He has earned a place in gree in Political Science and a minor in Busi- dent. In June 1985, he was licensed by Great- American history among our most determined ness. er Free Gift and ordained in November 1986. fighters for justice. We will miss him greatly. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Will On December 13, 1994, Rev. Whitaker was Born in Oakland, California in 1919 to Japa- demonstrated his entrepreneurship abilities called by the Lord to serve as Pastor of the nese immigrants, Fred Korematsu’s early life when he founded Conley Enterprise Incor- Greater Free Gift Baptist Church and since was similar to many other hard-working Ameri- porated and the environmentally conscious then, the ministry has and continues to mul- cans. He held a job as a welder in the San business of Conley Carwash and Detail. It was tiply. He preaches the Word of God in a man- Francisco shipyards and had dreams of get- working with Conley Carwash and Detail that ner that can be applied to everyday life. ting married and starting a family. Two months Will’s concern for the environment shown after the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, his Dr. Whitaker answered yet another call on through with the company’s policy of recycling dreams were suddenly taken away. his life, which was to establish the Greater 85 percent of the water used for operations. Under baseless fears of Japanese American Over the years, Conley’s companies have re- Free Gift Bible Institute where he diligently shares his knowledge and wisdom as presi- disloyalty, Executive Order 9066 was signed, ceived numerous awards for environmental- authorizing the removal of more than 120,000 dent and teacher. Under the leadership of this soundness such as the Water Efficiency Americans of Japanese descent from their Achievement Award. great visionary, hundreds have been blessed, homes along the West Coast to guarded After producing great results as an entre- encouraged, inspired and delivered. He con- camps in the interior of the United States. It preneur, Conley became the youngest elected tinues to lead the Greater Free Gift Baptist displaced families and uprooted entire commu- County Commissioner of Hays County in Church to make even greater strides in its nities. 2004. As County Commissioner, Conley has growth and development, including the forma- promised to work for the improvement of Hays On May 30, 1942, Fred Korematsu was tion of the Drama and Dance Ministry and jailed for evading authorities. He was sent to County by focusing on economic development ‘‘Serenity on Stockton Street.’’ Rev. Whitaker’s and instilling a more fiscally responsible policy Topaz Internment Camp in Utah for 2 years. sole desire is to help people reach their ulti- He bravely filed a lawsuit against the U.S. when it comes to the appropriating of tax pay- mate potential spirituality by developing a per- er’s dollars. During his short time in office, he government, and took his case all the way to sonal relationship with God. has already shown the results he has been the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, known for; he has improved road conditions, In addition to being dynamic preacher and however, unjustly declared that the internment extended park development and done so teacher, Pastor Whitaker is a world-renowned of Japanese Americans was necessary in a much for the better of Hays County. vocalist. He has recorded songs with leg- time of war and that allegations of racism by Mr. Speaker, Will Conley has a rare youthful endary gospel artists such as ‘‘The Godfather the government were unfounded. Mr. spirit that is dedicated to improving Hays of Gospel’’ Elder Timothy Wright and per- Korematsu, though, did not give up, and, 40 County’s quality of life for its citizens and I feel formed throughout the world including in Paris, years later, he was vindicated in a ruling by the Federal District Court in San Francisco. greatly privileged to recognize his accomplish- France. His commitment to the community is ments. evident by his service as the Former Chair of Mr. Korematsu’s dedication to protect civil f Evangelism for the Eastern Region of the Pro- rights did not end with his own exoneration. gressive National Baptist Convention and his His courage prompted lawmakers to right the TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DOCTOR wrongs committed against Japanese Ameri- WILLIAM RAYMOND WHITAKER, involvement in the National Baptist Convention Housing Staff USA, Inc. He is the former Vice- cans during World War II, and in 1988, an offi- JR. cial apology and reparations were issued by Chairman of the Board of Trustees, former Di- the government. His work was recognized in rector of the Music Department of the New HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS 1998 when President Clinton awarded him the York Missionary Baptist Association as well as OF NEW YORK Presidential Medal of Freedom. In the wake of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the former Ecumenical Director to Congress- the September 11 terrorist attacks, Mr. man ED TOWNS. Additional community affili- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Korematsu continued to fight the backlash ations include Central Brooklyn Churches, Po- against Arab, Muslim, and Middle Eastern Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of lice Benevolent Association, 303 Vernon communities, recounting his own struggle Reverend Doctor William Raymond Whitaker, Board of Managers and AIDS Awareness against discrimination. Jr., in recognition of his dedication to his seminar (graduate of ARRIVE where he re- church and community. Today, we honor Fred Korematsu for his ceived his license as counselor). He also courage and recognize him as a symbol of Reverend Doctor William Raymond serves as a mentor to the students at IS 33. Whitaker, Jr., was born in Newport News, Vir- justice, determination, and the true American ginia on November 12, 1959. The Whitaker Mr. Speaker, Reverend Doctor William Ray- spirit. His passing leaves the Asian American family moved shortly thereafter to Brooklyn, mond Whitaker, Jr., has dedicated his life to and Pacific Islander communities with a pro- New York. Dr. Whitaker is a product of the his church and community. As such, he is found sense of loss. Bedford Stuyvesant Tompkins Project commu- more than worthy of receiving our recognition I hope it is a comfort to his family and nity. He attended Carter G. Woodson Public today and I urge my colleagues to join me in friends that so many people share their loss School 23, Mark Hopkins Junior High School honoring this truly remarkable person. and are praying for them at this sad time.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.060 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E573 COMMEMORATING THE GREEK HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS India as long as it continues to kill ethnic mi- REVOLUTION OF 1821 OF ALDERMAN BUDDY LEE norities, hold political prisoners, and engage in DAUGHTRY other wholesale violations of the most basic HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY human rights. We should go on record in sup- port of self-determination in the form of a free OF MASSACHUSETTS HON. HENRY CUELLAR OF TEXAS and fair plebiscite on independence in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Khalistan, in Kashmir, in Nagaland, and wher- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 ever the people are seeking freedom. These Wednesday, April 6, 2005 measures will help bring a new glow of free- Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dom to all people in the subcontinent. memorate the Greek Revolution of 1821, recognize alderman Buddy Lee Daughtry for Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to which marked the beginning of a protracted his public service to the city of Charlotte, place the Council of Khalistan’s Vaisakhi Day struggle fought and eventually on by a people Texas. message into the RECORD for the information firmly committed to achieving freedom for Buddy Lee Daughtry is a hard working al- of my colleagues. themselves and liberation for their country. derman in the City of Charlotte. Raised on a VAISAKHI DAY SHOULD BE CELEBRATED IN It is a day that bears personal significance small farm, Mr. Daughtry is a family man who FREEDOM to—and instills pride in—generations of Greek continues to help his parents whenever the I would like to take this opportunity to Americans, who still feel a strong sense of na- need arises. While in high school he won nu- wish you and your family and friends and all tionalism toward Greece even though they or merous awards in science, and later grad- Sikhs a Happy Vaisakhi Day. As you know, Vaisakhi Day is the anniversary of the their ancestors may have moved away long uated from Charlotte ISD. ago. founding of the Khalsa. On Vaisakhi Day in Working for the prison system, Buddy Lee 1699, Guru Gobind Singh baptized the Sikhs Furthermore, irrespective of ethnicity, I be- Daughtry works tirelessly to keep our streets and required them to keep the five Ks. He lieve it is a day of particular importance to all safe. He has served the city of Charlotte as made the Sikhs into saints and soldiers, giv- Americans, as we share a special kinship with Alderman for the past eight years and has ing the blessing ‘‘In grieb Sikhin ko deon the people of Greece. Whenever we promote been involved in numerous local programs. It Patshahi’’ (‘‘I give sovereignty to the hum- democracy, civil liberties, and the principles of is important to recognize the contributions of ble Sikhs.’’) Just two years after his depar- self-determination, we pay testament to our ture from this earthly plane in 1708, the citizens like Buddy Lee Daughtry. Their hard Sikhs established our own independent state countries’ shared values. work has vastly improved our local commu- in Punjab. Mr. Speaker, on this occasion, I also rise to nities. Today we struggle to regain the sov- welcome the honorable Mayor of Messini, Buddy Lee Daughtry lives with his wife ereignty that Guru Gobind Singh bestowed Messinia, Greece, Christos Christopoulos, to Karen in Charlotte and enjoys spending time upon us over 300 years ago. Yet the Jathedar the City of Peabody. On March 23, 2005, in a with his family. Their daughter studies at A&M of the Akal Takht, Joginder Singh Vedanti, gesture of solidarity, Mayor Christopoulos and Commerce. was quoted as saying that ‘‘We don’t want a separate territory.’’ Does Jathedar Vedanti, Peabody’s Mayor Michael Bonfanti signed a Mr. Speaker, I am deeply proud to have this like every other Sikh, pray ‘‘Raj Kare Ga sister-city pact. I extend my congratulations to opportunity to recognize Alderman Buddy Lee Khalsa’’ (‘‘the Khalsa shall rule’’) every the mayors, the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Daughtry of Charlotte for his dedicated public morning and evening? Has he forgotten our Church community, and all Greek Americans service. heritage of freedom? How can the spiritual of Peabody, many of whom descend from f leader of the Sikh religion deny the Sikh Na- Messinia, on this important event. tion’s legitimate aspiration for freedom and SIKHS ABOUT TO CELEBRATE sovereignty? Is he not stung by the words of VAISAKHI DAY one of his predecessors, former AkalTakht f Jathedar Professor Darshan Singh, who said, HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS ‘‘If a Sikh is not a Khalistani, he is not a HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Sikh’’? Is Akal Takht occupied by a person OF ALDERWOMAN HILDA OF NEW YORK who does not believe in Sikh values and Sikh CALVILLO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES apsirations? Wednesday, April 6, 2005 The flame of freedom continues to burn brightly in the heart of the Sikh Nation. No HON. HENRY CUELLAR Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, April 13, which is force can suppress it. On Republic Day, Sikh OF TEXAS the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, author of leaders raised the Sikh flag in Amritsar and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Declaration of Independence, is Vaisakhi made speeches in support of Khalistan. 35 Sikhs were arrested for raising the Kesri Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Day for the Sikhs. I wish all the Sikhs around the world a happy Vaisakhi Day. Nishan. Eleven of them continue to be held Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and they have been denied bail. Is this the Vaisakhi Day is the anniversary of the day freedom that Guru Gobind Singh bestowed recognize Alderwoman Hilda Calvillo for her in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh, the last of public service to the city of Charlotte, Texas. upon us? Is this the ‘‘glow of freedom’’ that the ten Sikh Gurus, created the Khalsa Panth. Nehru promised us when Master Tara Singh Hilda Calvillo was born, raised, and edu- At that time, he said, ‘‘I give sovereignty to the and the Sikh leaders of the time chose to cated in the city of Charlotte. As an active par- humble Sikhs.’’ Yet over 300 years later, they take our share with India? ticipant in local events, she understands the still struggle for that sovereignty while they Punjab’s Chief Minister, Captain specific needs of her community. suffer under severe repression from ‘‘the Amarinder Singh, was declared a hero of the Sikh Nation for asserting Punjab’s sov- As the first woman to ever be elected, Mrs. world’s largest democracy.’’ Calvillo has served in her city as Alderwoman ereignty and preserving Punjab’s natural re- More than 250,000 Sikhs have been mur- source, its river water, for the use of Punjab since 1999. She spends much of her time dered at the hands of the Indian government, farmers by cancelling Punjab’s water agree- working in school functions and focusing on according to figures compiled by the Punjab ments. In so doing, Amarinder Singh and the local community projects. Having graduated State Magistracy. The Movement Against Legislative Assembly explicitly declared the from local schools, she works passionately to State Repression reports that 52,268 Sikhs sovereignty of the state of Punjab. In De- ensure that quality education is kept a priority. are being held as political prisoners under the cember former Member of Parliament Also working to keep our communities beau- repressive TADA law. How can this happen in Simranjit Singh Mann again reverted to pub- tiful, Hilda Calvillo has recently been instru- lic support of Khalistan. He pledged that his a democracy? party will lead a peaceful movement to lib- mental in the recent building of a Charlotte city Sikhs have an opportunity this Vaisakhi Day erate Khalistan. Obviously, Mr. Mann is park. to reclaim their sovereignty. In January, 35 aware of the rising support of our cause. Hilda Calvillo lives in Charlotte with her hus- Sikhs were arrested for simply raising the Sikh Mann joins Sardar Atinder Pal Singh, Sardar band. She has three children and two grand- flag and making speeches in support of D.S. Gill of the International Human Rights children. Mrs. Calvillo and her family enjoy Khalistan, the Sikh homeland that declared its Organization, and other Sikh leaders in Pun- sports and spending time with the rest of the independence on October 7, 1987. Political jab in supporting freedom for Khalistan community. openly. Jagjit Singh, President of Dal leaders are coming out for Khalistan. All of In- Khalsa, was quoted in the Deccan Herald as Mr. Speaker, I am deeply proud to have this dia’s efforts to suppress the Sikhs sovereignty saying that ‘‘the Indian government can opportunity to recognize Alderwoman Hilda movement have just given it new life. never suppress the movement. Sikh aspira- Calvillo of Charlotte for her dedicated public What can we do to support this worthy tions can only be met when they have a sepa- service. cause? We should stop our aid and trade with rate state.’’ There is no other choice for the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.063 E07PT1 E574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 Sikh nation but a sovereign, independent over to Punjab, but remains a Union Terri- rise today to honor him and pay tribute to his Khalistan. Every Sikh leader must come out tory. How can Sikhs have any freedom living memory. openly for Khalistan. We salute those Sikh under a government that would do these Senator Howell Heflin was a devoted family leaders in Punjab who have done so. things? man and dedicated public servant throughout Any organization that sincerely supports Sikhs will never get any justice from Khalistan deserves the support of the Sikh Delhi. The leaders in Delhi are only inter- his entire life, someone who devoted nearly a Nation. However, the Sikh Nation needs ested in imposing Hindu sovereignty over all quarter-century in public service to the resi- leadership that is honest, sincere, consistent, the minorities to advance their own careers dents of Alabama. and dedicated to the cause of Sikh freedom. and their own power. Ever since independ- Born on June 19, 1921, the son of Rev- Leaders like Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan, ence, India has mistreated the Sikh Nation, erend and Mrs. Marvin Heflin, Senator Heflin Harchand Singh Longowal, Didar Bains, starting with Patel’s memo labelling Sikhs was a native of Poulan, Georgia, and spent Ganga Singh Dhillon, the Akali Dal leader- ‘‘a criminal tribe.’’ What a shame for Home his childhood moving from one Alabama com- ship, and others who were complicit in the Minister Patel and the Indian government to munity to another before his family settled in attack on the Golden Temple cannot be issue this memorandum when the Sikh Na- Colbert County. He was a 1942 graduate of trusted by the Sikh Nation. The evidence tion gave over 80 percent of the sacrifices to against them is clear in Chakravyuh: Web of free India. Birmingham-Southern College. Within a short Indian Secularism. The Sikh Nation cannot How can Sikhs continue to live in such a time following his graduation, he joined the believe that these leaders will not betray the country? There is no place for Sikhs in sup- United States Marine Corps and served during cause of Khalistan, just as they betrayed the posedly secular, supposedly democratic World War II in the Pacific Theater of Oper- Sikh Nation in 1984. We must be careful if we India. Let us make Viasakhi Day a day of ations. He was wounded twice during his serv- are to continue to move the cause of freedom freedom. Let us dedicate ourselves this ice and was awarded the Silver Star for gal- for Khalistan forward in 2005 as we did in Vaisakhi Day to living up to the blessing of lantry in action before being discharged in 2004. Guru Gobind Singh. Let us take the occasion 1946. Following the completion of his military The Akali Dal conspired with the Indian of Vaisakhi Day to begin to shake ourselves government in 1984 to invade the Golden loose from the yoke of Indian oppression and obligations, he enrolled in the law school at Temple to murder Sant Bhindranwale and liberate our homeland, Khalistan, so that all the University of Alabama and graduated from 20,000 other Sikh during June 1984 in Punjab. Sikhs may live lives of prosperity, freedom, that institution in 1948. Even the Pope spoke out strongly against and dignity. From 1948 until 1970, Senator Heflin this invasion and desecration of our most sa- f worked as a prosecuting attorney in the City of cred shrine. How can these so-called Sikh Tuscumbia before winning election as Chief leaders connive with the people who carried IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. BETH Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. For it out? If Sikhs will not even protect the FREEMAN sanctity of the Golden Temple, how can the the next six years, he served with distinction Sikh Nation survive as a nation? on the court and is known for many accom- The Akali Dal has lost all its credibility. HON. MIKE ROGERS plishments during that time, including imple- The Badal government was so corrupt openly OF ALABAMA menting large reforms of the state court sys- and no Akali leader would come forward and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tem that eliminated years of backlogged tell Badal and his wife to stop this cases. He earned so much respect for his unparallelled corruption. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 If Jathedar Vedanti opposes freedom and work as Chief Justice that, even after having sovereignty for the Sikh Nation, then he is Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I been elected to the United States Senate, not fit to sit in Akal Takht, in the seat of rise today to pay tribute to a distinguished friends, colleagues, and admirers continued to the Khalsa Panth. The Sikh Nation should public servant of Alabama’s Third Congres- refer to him as ‘‘The Judge.’’ have a Jathedar who is committed to sov- sional District. First elected to the Senate in 1978, Senator ereignty. Mrs. Beth Freeman, hired just two months Heflin served with distinction for 18 years and The Council of Khalistan has stood strong- after she turned 18, has worked for the people ably represented the interests of all Alabam- ly and consistently for liberating our home- of Alabama for more than 30 years. Over her ians. During his three terms, he served most land, Khalistan, from Indian occupation. For over 18 years we have led this fight while career she has progressed from answering notably as a member of the Senate Judiciary others were trying to divert the resources phones and clipping newspaper articles to Committee and as both chairman and vice and the attention of the Sikh Nation away handling nearly every issue addressed by the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, a from the issue of freedom in a sovereign, Federal government, from military affairs to position he held for 12 years. Additionally, he independent Khalistan. Khalistan is the only Social Security. served as a member of that body’s Agriculture way that Sikhs will be able to live in free- She has been a faithful and non-partisan Committee and was a strong and able advo- dom, peace, prosperity, and dignity. It is public servant, having served with the four cate for the interests of Alabama’s agricultural time to start a Shantmai Morcha to liberate most recent officials representing this office, community. Khalistan from Indian occupation. The Akal Takht Sahib and Darbar Sahib including the late Congressman Bill Nichols; During his three terms in Congress, Senator are under the control of the Indian govern- Congressman Glenn Browder; and then-Con- Heflin developed a reputation of working with ment, the same Indian government that has gressman Riley. his colleagues to find common ground on nu- murdered more than a quarter of a million While I have only known ‘Ms. Beth’ since merous issues, and always with the best inter- Sikhs in the past twenty years. The Jathedar taking office in 2002, in that short time I have ests of his constituents at heart. Many times, of the Akal Takht and the head granthi of developed a deep appreciation for her hard he put partisanship aside to support issues for Darbar Sahib toe the line that the Indian work and dedication to the people of Alabama. which he saw great benefit, but which others government tells them. They are not ap- were actively working to oppose. And while his pointed by the Khalsa Panth. Otherwise they Families and seniors across this district have would behave like a real Jathedar, Jathedar called upon her expertise for years, and relied personal views tended towards the conserv- Gurdev Singh Kaunke, rather than like In- upon her persistence to get their problems ative end of the spectrum on defense and fi- dian government puppet Jathedar Aroor solved. She will be missed here in this office, nancial matters, he was more progressive on Singh, who gave a Siropa to General Dyer for and across East Alabama. social issues. In fact, two African-American the massacre of Sikhs and others at Beth, on behalf of the citizens of Alabama’s federal judges from Alabama, U.W. Clemon of Jallianwala Bagh. These institutions will re- Third Congressional District, thank you for Birmingham and Myron Thompson of Mont- main under the control of the Indian regime your service to our state. We wish you all the gomery, were both championed by Senator until we free the Sikh homeland, Punjab, Heflin. Khalistan, from Indian occupation and op- best in your retirement. pression and sever our relations with the f In an article appearing in the Mobile Reg- New Delhi government. ister following the senator’s death, former Ala- The Sikhs in Punjab have suffered enor- HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE bama Congressman Sonny Callahan was mous repression at the hands of the Indian HON. HOWELL HEFLIN quoted as saying, ‘‘He was always there for us regime in the last 25 years. Over 50,000 Sikh when we needed him. We had common goals youth were picked up from their houses, tor- HON. JO BONNER for Alabama and worked towards those tured, murdered in police custody, then se- goals.’’ Perhaps these words more than many cretly cremated as ‘‘unidentified bodies.’’ OF ALABAMA Their remains were never even given to their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES others spoken in the days following his pass- ing are an accurate summation of the tremen- families! Another 52,268 are being held as po- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 litical prisoners. Some have been in illegal dous work completed during his long career custody since 1984! Even now, the capital of Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, the entire state and of the faith and trust he in turn earned Punjab, Chandigarh, has not been handed of Alabama recently lost a dear friend, and I from his constituents.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.067 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E575 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Lambert said the program is threatened by TRIBUTE TO THE UKRAINIAN PEO- in remembering a dedicated public servant an initiative aimed at rolling a number of PLE AND THEIR PRESIDENT, and long-time advocate for the state of Ala- similar programs together, cutting funding VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO bama, a man whose significant impact and and handing control over to the Department of Commerce. The Department of Housing dedication to the needs and interests of his and Urban Development has always adminis- HON. RON LEWIS constituents will be felt for many years to tered CDBG programs. OF KENTUCKY come. Senator Heflin will be deeply missed by Frankly, any threat to CDBG money is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his family—his wife, Elizabeth Ann Heflin, his threat to Fall River. son, Tom Heflin, and his two grandchildren— Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Of course, numerous people will say that as well as the countless friends he leaves be- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise hind. Our thoughts and prayers are with them the cutting of another ‘‘entitlement’’ pro- gram is a good thing, that ‘‘self-reliance’’ today to applaud the Ukrainian people and all at this difficult time. needs to be encouraged. their President, Viktor Yushchenko. President f Yushchenko’s election last fall marked a pow- It’s difficult to see what these people erful triumph of popular will over the forces of FALL RIVER HERALD NEWS mean. Allowing a community’s water mains fraud and repression. Mr. Yushchenko’s vision SALUTES CDBG to decay does nothing to foster self-reliance. An 80-year-old widow on a small pension, liv- of the Ukraine, shared in his address to Con- ing alone, will probably not be lured from gress this week, is an inspiration to freedom HON. BARNEY FRANK the paths of righteousness if she receives loving men and women in Eastern Europe and OF MASSACHUSETTS some help paying her heating bills. across the globe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Fall River, Community Development Through the power of peaceful protest, the Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Block Grants are a good example of tax government of the Ukraine embraced the money being put to a variety of concrete Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, forces of freedom last fall, conducting free uses that directly benefit people. 23 years ago, when Congressional Districts in elections for the first time in over eight dec- Massachusetts were changed, one of the first That kind of government program deserves ades. The world watched as nearly 80 percent issues I worked on involving the newer parts to continue on a steady course. of eligible Ukrainian voters turned out to cast of my district concerned the Community De- ballots on December 26, 2004. This remark- velopment Block Grant Program for the City of f able participation is a measure of the collec- Fall River. Working with then Mayor Carlton tive courage of the Ukraine people, many of HUMANITARIAN FOOD AND Viveiros, I was successful in preserving parts whom voted despite threats to their personal MEDICINE EXPORT ACT of the CDBG Program in Fall River that were safety and employment. being threatened by legislative changes. And President Yushchenko himself carries visual in the years since then, Fall River has contin- scars, a tangible badge of his own strength ued to be a national exemplar of how this pro- HON. RON PAUL and resolute determination in the struggle for gram works for the benefit of our constituents. OF TEXAS freedom. He has demonstrated enormous On Friday, April 1, the newspaper of Fall grace and selflessness in his perseverance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES River, the Herald News, ran an excellent edi- He is well known as a man of high integrity who surely, with the cooperation of global al- torial, which testifies both to the value of the Wednesday, April 6, 2005 CDBG Program nationally, and to the good lies, will work hard to reject the corrupt polit- work that people have done administering it in Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce ical forces that sought to block him from public Fall River. As the editorial eloquently pointed legislation that will remove current, and pro- office. out, ‘‘Allowing a community’s water mains to hibit future, embargoes on the export of food, We in this Chamber have pledged our sup- decay does nothing to foster self-reliance. An medicine, or medical devices. Embargoes on port for the Ukraine through resolutions, 80-year-old widow on a small pension, living these items, as we have seen time and time words, and deeds. It is an honor to welcome alone, will probably not be lured from the again, do not have the desired policy effect on President Yushchenko to the United States. I paths of righteousness if she receives some the targeted country. In fact, they only punish look forward to working with him and the good help paying her heating bills.’’ As the Herald the innocent and most vulnerable people in people of the Ukraine during this exciting mo- News notes, CDBG funds in Fall River ‘‘are a these countries. Does anyone believe that de- ment in their nation’s history. good example of tax money being put to a va- nying the people of a foreign country food or f riety of concrete uses that directly benefit peo- medicine because of our quarrel with their ple.’’ Given that we are now in a national de- leader will make them more sympathetic to- GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY bate on this program in response to the Presi- ward the United States? We are fond of talk- dent’s proposal substantially to reduce it and ing about ‘‘humanitarian’’ treatment in foreign HON. DAN BURTON reorganize it, I ask that the very thoughtful edi- countries. But it is our policy of embargoing OF INDIANA torial by the Fall River Herald News be printed the export of food and medicine to certain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES here. countries that is most un-humanitarian. We The most common (and often misguided) need to practice what we preach. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 gripe about government is that you pay your Also, it is very important to remember the Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise taxes and you never see your money at work. harm we do to our own citizens when we deny today to congratulate Greek-Americans on the In fact, it is popular to believe that gov- occasion of Greek Independence Day, and ernment spends its entire budget on ‘‘pork them the right to sell their products to whoever barrel’’ projects of the ‘‘how do butterflies they like. It is not very humanitarian to deny wish all people of Greek descent across the fly’’ variety. our own citizens the right to their livelihood be- globe, peace, happiness and prosperity. In the This kind of thinking is so enshrined in the cause our political leadership does not get same spirit of friendship and brotherhood, I American consciousness that no one really along with the political leadership of another ask all of my Greek friends to use this joyous believes government ever does anything use- country. occasion to renew their commitment to peace ful with taxpayer dollars. by doing all that they can to facilitate and pro- That’s not true. Mr. Speaker, we do ourselves no favors in mote the end of the long-standing stalemate Witness the Community Development denying our citizens the right to export the es- Block Grant Program. That program brings on the beautiful Mediterranean island, Cyprus. sentials for life to citizens abroad. And we do Recent remarks made by Greek Foreign about $5 million to Fall River every year. no real harm to leaders abroad, who actually That $5 million is not spent on pork. Minister Petros Molyviatis with regards to Money from CDBG funding puts police offi- benefit by our sanction policies, as they pro- Greece’s support for the resumption of nego- cers on foot beats, helps poor elderly people vide a convenient scapegoat for their own tiations on the Cyprus question along the lines pay their utilities and has helped reline economic failures. The fact is that trade pro- of the United Nations’ Plan for a settlement miles of city water pipes. motes peace. Forcibly cutting off trade rela- (the ‘‘Annan Plan’’) are deeply encouraging, Does that sound like pork to you? tions with another country promotes militarism and should be supported by the international At a recent press conference, Fall River and conflict. Mayor Edward M. Lambert Jr. spoke strong- community and the United States. Greece’s ly about the need to preserve the CDBG pro- I hope my colleagues will join me by co- role in facilitating negotiations under U.N. aus- gram. sponsoring this legislation. pices and convincing the Greek Cypriot side,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.071 E07PT1 E576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 under the leadership of President Tassos ity, Bishop Airport Authority, and the National Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the National Asso- Papadopoulos, to return to the negotiating Association of Media Women. In addition to ciation of Negro Business and Professional table cannot be understated. her long history of activism, Mrs. Broome has Women’s Club’s longstanding commitment to Now, the time is right for peace and rec- worked with Flint Community Schools as Su- community service, and their mission to seek onciliation on the island. The Turkish Cypriots pervisor of Graphic Arts and Printing Services answers toward critical issues in the areas of have already declared that they are ready and for 38 years. health, education, employment, and economic willing to sit down and discuss the ‘‘Annan The Club Appreciation Award goes to Ms. development. These awardees have exempli- Plan’’—a plan they overwhelmingly supported Gloria J. Coles. In 1984, Ms. Coles moved to fied the highest of qualities, and I ask my col- in the referendum held on April 24, 2004—with Flint to become Director of the Flint Public Li- leagues in the 109th Congress to please join their Greek Cypriot counterparts. I fervently brary, a position she held for 20 years, until me in congratulating them all. hope, Mr. Speaker, that all sides will seize the her recent retirement. As Director, Ms. Coles opportunity of Greek Independence Day to led her staff in establishing the Library as a f come together in a spirit of friendship and co- community focal point, a central location for operation to achieve the final and lasting enriching lectures and programs, and a hub TRIBUTE TO BISHOP BILLY peace that has so long eluded the people of for technological advances. During her tenure, BASKIN—PASTOR, TEACHER AND Cyprus. Ms. Coles was appointed to the Board of COMMUNITY LEADER f Trustees of the State Library of Michigan, and in 1991, served as Board President. She also HONORING SOJOURNER TRUTH chaired Michigan’s White House Conference HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK AWARDEES Committees in hopes of setting a federal OF FLORIDA agenda for our nation’s libraries. Ms. Coles HON. DALE E. KILDEE has also been active with the Fairwinds Girl IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN Scout Council, the United Way, and the Michi- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gan Humanities Council. Alexzandria Poole, a senior at Grand Blanc Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with High School, and Otis Wiley, a senior at Car- great pride that I rise to pay tribute to Bishop Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on man-Ainsworth High School, have been se- Billy Baskin, one of the preeminent religious behalf of the Flint Club of the National Asso- lected to receive this year’s Youth Achieve- leaders of our community. On Sunday, April ciation of Negro Business and Professional ment and Academic Award. Miss Poole is a 10, 2005 beginning at 7 p.m., he will be hon- Women’s Clubs, Inc., who on Saturday, April multi-talented young woman who balances a ored at Miami’s New Birth Baptist Church Ca- 9, will hold their 44th annual Sojourner Truth 3.902 grade point average with activities such thedral of Faith International during a special Founder’s Day Awards Luncheon. During this as singing, playing and tutoring piano and appreciation service defined by the theme: ceremony, awards will be presented to nine viola, and studying Mandarin Chinese and ‘‘Adding Years to Your Life—Adding Life to deserving recipients. Japanese. Mr. Wiley has excelled in the class- Your Years.’’ Bishop Victor T. Curry, the Pas- The Sojourner Truth Awards are given each room, where he earned a 3.423 grade point tor of New Birth Church Cathedral, will lead year by the National Association of Negro average, and also on the athletic front. During other members of Miami’s clergy and count- Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, his high school career, Mr. Wiley made it to less admirers throughout Miami-Dade County, Inc., as a reminder of the endless effort which the State Finals in three sports: football, bas- in lauding this honoree portrayed as The Man, freedom demands of those who would be free ketball, and track and field, and has been hon- The Mandate and the Ministry. and to recall the fact that slavery comes in ored for his efforts on local, state, and national many forms: enveloping the spirit as well as levels. Despite his hectic schedule, Mr. Wiley Having founded Miami’s New Way Fellow- the body. In this regard, the Club annually ac- still finds time to volunteer for various church ship Praise & Worship Center in 1975, Bishop knowledges those members of the community and community projects. Baskin truly evokes the genuine leadership of who have shown to represent these ideals Also being honored during the ceremony a Good Shepherd who attends to his flock in with dignity and distinction. are the winners of the Flint Club’s Essay Con- many ways, and the whole week long. As pas- One such award is the Club’s Frederick test: Miss Diamond Nelson (1st Place), Miss tor and teacher, he exudes the knowledge and Douglass Award, which this year will be given Breeanna Walker (2nd Place), and Miss caring of a religious visionary who goes about to the Honorable Archie L. Hayman, Chief Michelle A. Cochran (3rd Place). empowering his congregation with his ser- Judge of the 7th District Circuit Court in Gen- Last, but certainly not least, the Sojourner mons. He has been a source of inspiration esee County. A lifelong resident of Flint, Truth Award itself this year will go to Ms. and a mentor to a host of other religious lead- Judge Hayman received degrees from C.S. Pamela Loving, President and CEO of Career ers who are now leading other congregations Mott Community College and the University of Alliance, Inc. Serving in this position since throughout South Florida and beyond. Michigan-Flint, before receiving his Juris Doc- 1997, Ms. Loving oversees a multi-service or- Throughout the longevity of his pastorate, torate in 1985 from Detroit College of Law. ganization that provides workforce develop- he has truly persevered in showing us the After stints at General Motors and his own pri- ment strategies and assistance for residents of Way, the Truth and the Life that only his vate practice, Judge Hayman was elected to Genesee and Shiawassee Counties from all knowledge and experience could expound. As the bench of the 68th District Court in 1995, walks of life. Each day, 800–1,000 people uti- he continues to be involved with our faith-com- and was appointed to the Circuit Court one lize Career Alliance’s services in hopes of munity, Bishop Baskin is never oblivious of the year later by former Governor John Engler. learning and/or developing skills that will en- needs and concerns of others, particularly the Judge Hayman has consistently shown a will- able them to increase their effectiveness in the less fortunate among us. It is his tireless con- ingness to improve the community, as evi- workforce. Ms. Loving draws on extensive ex- secration to his ministry that defines the meas- denced by his involvement with the Michigan perience in the private, public, and corporate ure of his consummate commitment to serve Civil Rights Commission, NAACP, Big Broth- sectors to achieve her goals. She is a tireless ‘‘. . . the least of these.’’ ers/Big Sisters of Flint, and many others. advocate for promoting civic and community The next award is the Positive Image awareness, and improving the quality of life for His timely and resilient leadership at the Award, and its recipient is Mrs. Mancine all those she comes into contact with. Cur- New Way Fellowship Praise & Worship Center Broome. Mrs. Broome is known throughout the rently Ms. Loving serves as Co-Chair for Gov- for some thirty years is genuinely commend- City of Flint as one of its most ardent commu- ernor Jennifer Granholm’s Community Chal- able. As a respected community leader, he nity activists. In the political arena, she was an lenge, as well as the Board of Directors for the has indeed earned our deepest respects and integral part in successful campaigns to elect Focus Council, Mission of Peace Housing De- utmost admiration. her late husband, Sylvester, to the Genesee velopment Agency, Flint District Public Library, This is the legacy of Bishop Billy Baskin. I County Board of Commissioners. Other cam- and Hamilton Community Health Network. She am truly privileged in thanking him for his paigns followed, as did several citywide activi- has received numerous awards for her work, many years of service. My honor in sharing ties designed to enhance community spirit. including the YWCA Nina Mills Award, and the his friendship is only exceeded by my grati- Mrs. Broome has often been found as an ac- Jewish Federation Senator Donald Riegle tude for everything that has sacrificed on our tive member or leader of groups including the Award, among many others. Ms. Loving is a community’s behalf as he continues to teach Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame, true role model and is deserving of the highest us to live by the noble ethic of serving the Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of Zeta Phi Beta Soror- respect. community.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.076 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E577 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BAY CITY wired back to Lansing saying, ‘‘I have decided His unique dedication to the development and to veto bill. You can make this known.’’ While well-being of student-athletes and the commu- HON. BART STUPAK some were unhappy with the decision, both nities they now serve make him an out- OF MICHIGAN sides greeted the Governor’s veto, which uni- standing citizen, worthy of our collective honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fied Bay City, with marching bands, banners and respect. and a celebration upon their return to Bay Wednesday, April 6, 2005 f City. The newly elected Mayor Gustav Hine Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to held the first meeting of the Bay City Council IN HONOR OF CALICO ROCK, AR’S honor a community in my district that is cele- on April 10, 2005. 100TH ANNIVERSARY brating its 100th anniversary as a city. Sun- In a recent letter from current Mayor Robert day, the residents of Bay City, Michigan cele- Katt and Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Dana HON. MARION BERRY brate their history that 100 years ago was the Muscott to local clergy on upcoming centen- OF ARKANSAS result of a true tale of two cities. Much of this nial events, they stated, ‘‘it took an act of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES history is documented in two excellent articles State Legislature to force the merger of the Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in the Bay City Times by local reporter Tim two Bay City’s. But unified we were. And uni- Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Younkman. fied we remain. And that is worth celebrating.’’ rise today on behalf of Congress to honor the Like many of the towns in my district, it was While other cities have struggled after the town of Calico Rock, AR on its 100th Anniver- the lumber industry that brought people, com- early lumber boom, Bay City has persevered sary. merce, growth and prosperity to the Saginaw through innovation and maintained their pros- Located in a strikingly beautiful section deep Bay area to found the village of Bay City at perity. In a city of over 36,000 people and in the Ozarks and directly on the banks of the the mouth of the Saginaw River in 1857. It resting at the junction of I–75 and US 10, Bay famous White River, Calico Rock affects all later became a city in 1865 but was known as City now benefits from large auto, chemical the ‘‘East Side’’ because on the opposite side who visit it. and sugar manufacturers. As a leading rec- Calico Rock has grown from its roots as an of the river, the ‘‘West Side’’ was comprised of reational port, a city that loves to celebrate its important river port on the Upper White River three small communities. famous waterways is particularly proud of two as early as the first half of the 1800s. Legend In the late 1800’s, the Bay City area was Tall Ships events that bring historic sailing nationally known for being a boom town. The says the town was named when an early ex- ships to their shores. I can personally attest to plorer of the White River Valley saw the lime- success of the lumber mills attracted pioneers the broadly shared opinion that Bay City is a and early entrepreneurs from the far reaches, stone bluff and called it ‘‘The Calico Rocks’’ warm and welcoming community which is because it resembled the calico fabric used to including New York City. One pioneer in par- proud of their history and how far they have ticular, Henry Sage, teamed with local busi- make women’s dresses. prospered together. Today, Calico Rock is a picture of rural nessman, John McGraw, to build the world’s Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House American community with good schools, a largest sawmill, which is now known as Vet- of Representatives to join me in congratulating hospital, an historic downtown area and world- erans Memorial Park. Bay City and its residents on their first 100 renown fishing. More importantly, Calico Rock Sage was also credited with creating one of years and in wishing them well through the the three West Side communities known as is a place where ‘‘community’’ is not merely a next century. term tossed around on the political stump, but Wenona. In 1877, Wenona consolidated with f the community of Banks, named after the Civil a living, breathing entity acting as an umbrella War General Nathaniel Banks, and the com- HONORING DON MORRIS of protection in the turbulent storm of these munity of Salzberg, the region of Germany times. Calico Rock lives up to a moral standard where local settlers came from in the old HON. RON LEWIS based on helping those in need and cele- country, to form West Bay City. OF KENTUCKY brating life’s victories as a neighborhood, a At the turn of the 20th century, lumber ty- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coon Spencer Fisher and shipbuilder James congregation and a society. On behalf of the Congress, I congratulate Davidson worked with local West Bay City Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Calico Rock on their 100th Anniversary. The families to campaign for the consolidation of Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise community that has been built during that time the east and west communities into one com- today to pay public tribute to a remarkable in- is a model society should take note of. Calico munity to promote more business growth. dividual from my home district. Don Morris, a Rock has shown Arkansas and the entire However, West Bay City Mayor C.J. Barnett, legendary High School basketball coach in country that a growing Rural America does not who feared an East side political take-over, Breckinridge and Hardin County, KY, was re- mean abandoning the ideals and values that opposed the idea. While East Bay City politi- cently inducted into the Dawahares/Kentucky make a group of people a community. cians supported the move, East Side business High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. owners feared a rise in property taxes due to His induction honors his 21 years of coaching f the poor financial health of the communities success; winning an impressive 353 games NATIONAL TARTAN DAY across the river. and leading two teams to the state champion- A dual city vote in 1903 on the proposal ship game. HON. MIKE FERGUSON lead to a stale mate when East Side voted in Most people know about Kentucky’s love of OF NEW JERSEY favor and West Side voted against. The meas- basketball and the commitment many make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ure was then taken to the Michigan Legisla- every season to win. Coach Morris’ athletic ture to create a combined city charter to incor- achievements epitomize a work ethic and Wednesday, April 6, 2005 porate these municipalities into a unified Bay commitment to succeed worthy of the Hall of Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today City. Governor Aaron Bliss signed the single Fame. But it was the lessons Don Morris in- in support of National Tartan Day, which is city charter into law in June of 1903. However, stilled in his players about life’s priorities, im- celebrated every year on April 6. in a surprise move by the West Side City pressions countless young men took far off National Tartan Day was created with the Council voted to pass costly community im- the court and applied many years after High passage of Senate Resolution 155 on March provement projects onto the united Bay City School, that remain the true measure of his 20, 1998. April 6th was chosen as the date so the East Side voters retracted the deal and legacy. because the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scot- ended the consolidation effort. A master of the sport, he always conducted tish Declaration of Independence, was signed To make the retraction effective, the State himself in the highest standard, expecting both on April 6, 1320. Legislature passed a law rescinding the con- athletic and personal excellence from those he On March 9, 2005, the House of Represent- solidation charter and awaited then Governor led. Each year, Morris shared with his team a atives approved House Resolution 41, which Fred Warner’s signature for completion. simple message; ‘‘Church, home, school and expressed the sense of the House of Rep- Businessmen still in favor of consolidation ball and in that order.’’ It was a priority list that resentatives that April 6 be established as Na- lobbied for a veto and those opposed to the has endured in the hearts and minds of hun- tional Tartan Day to recognize the outstanding consolidation urged the Governor to sign. dreds of former players. achievements and contributions made by Governor Warner met with both sides for one I would like to recognize Don Morris today, Scottish-Americans. hour on February 16, 1905 before departing before the entire U.S. House of Representa- National Tartan Day is a time to remember Lansing for a meeting. Four hours later, he tives, for his many achievements as a coach. the major role that Scottish Americans have

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.080 E07PT1 E578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 played in this country throughout the course of pipe fitter, to an insurance broker for Califor- Justice would have to take over the depart- history. Almost half of the signers of the Dec- nia’s leading Black-owned insurance company. ment for some time. This exemplifies why laration of Independence were of Scottish de- The family would eventually settle in Los An- Johnnie was so important. In his quest for jus- scent, as were Governors in nine of the origi- geles where Johnnie would spend the rest of tice, he revealed to society serious problems nal 13 states. his adolescence. that they were unable or unwilling to address Scottish Americans have made invaluable Although his family’s migration to California on their own. This is why we will miss him so. contributions to America in the fields of removed him from the Jim Crow South, the re- We in the Harlem community will especially science, medicine, government, literature, pressive form of segregation and discrimina- miss the leadership and contributor he gave to media, and architecture. Today in America tion that Johnnie witnessed as a young child us in his final years. more than 200 organizations honor Scottish in Louisiana never left him. Instead it instilled In this time of loss however, I am heartened heritage in the United States. in him a deep seated commitment to seek jus- by two things. First is the fact that Johnnie’s On this day, let us remember the contribu- tice for all people. family is still here with us. His wife Dale has tions Scottish-Americans have made to our Johnnie grew up wanting to be a lawyer, been Johnnie’s loving and dedicated partner country and the loyalty and commitment they and he would see his dream through to fulfill- through all the highs and lows. Indeed, her have shown to the United States throughout ment. After graduating from UCLA, he earned love may have been the only thing that could the history of our nation. a degree from Loyola Law School in 1962. In render Johnnie defenseless, which was no the fall of 1961, during his last year in law f easy task. He loved his children Jonathan, Tif- school, he became the first Black law clerk in fany, and Melodie dearly, and seeing them IN MEMORY OF JOHNNIE COCHRAN the Office of the City Attorney. In early 1963, grow and become successful adults made him he became a Deputy City Attorney. prouder than any victory he ever achieved in HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Though he enjoyed his work, he came to re- court. alize that most of the people he was pros- OF NEW YORK The other thing that heartens me at this ecuting were Black men who had been se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time is the knowledge that Johnnie’s legacy verely beaten by police authorities during their grows every day. In Los Angeles and in cities Wednesday, April 6, 2005 arrests. He soon came to believe that some- around the country, Johnnie has become Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise with much thing was gravely wrong with the way the jus- something of a mythic hero, a sort of legal sadness, to mourn the passing of a great tice system related to African American citi- Robin Hood, and a real role model. Kids American, and one of my dear friends, zens, and he set out to do something about it. across America now not only dream of being Johnnie Cochran. At a time like this, I find my- He would leave the City Attorney’s office in like Michael Jordan, or Puff Daddy, they self very conflicted. On one hand I am deeply the late 60’s to set up his own practice. He dream of becoming successful lawyers, and saddened by the loss of my dear friend and would there begin his crusade of defending being like Johnnie. confidant, a man who I admired and respected those who had been the victims of police bru- There are several young people working in before I came to know him well, and over the tality and misconduct, who in most cases hap- my office right now. One is a lawyer already, most recent years of our friendship as we pened to be minorities. and many others aspire to become one. There worked together on the redevelopment of Har- Along the way he obtained justice for doz- is no question in my mind that Johnnie in ens of every day people, who had nowhere lem through the Upper Manhattan Empower- some way has something to do with that. In else to turn. He would also be the first attor- ment Zone, which Johnnie chaired, he is a the end, the unseen influence Johnnie has ney to get the city of Los Angeles to financially man I would come to love. had on the next generation of passionate ad- compensate victims of police misconduct. On the other hand, I feel great pride and vocates may be his greatest legacy. Without question, Johnnie’s personal crusade gratefulness in the fact that I had the oppor- Johnnie, we will never forget you, and I against police violence brought about changes tunity to experience his friendship. Johnnie know we will all meet again. In the meantime, in the law enforcement systems of both Los was of one of the greatest legal crusaders of we will continue the fight, for as long as justice Angeles and the entire United States. reigns, so too, will your spirit live. our generation, and hands down, one of the Johnnie’s preoccupation with justice was not best lawyers I have ever known. Johnnie had confined to situations where the victimization f a personality that could light up a room. Even was based on race; he wanted to see justice HONORING THE LIFE AND his opponents had to acknowledge his charm. done in every case. In 1992 he represented CONTRIBUTIONS OF YOGI BHAJAN He argued a case with a style and flare that Reginald O. Denny, the white truck driver who many had never seen in a courtroom. Indeed, was brutally beaten by a mob during the Los SPEECH OF most may never see a persona quite like his Angeles Riots. Johnnie argued that the HON. HEATHER WILSON again. However, Johnnie always remained LAPD’s reluctance to enter the riot zone cost true to himself. In the legal profession, lawyers OF NEW MEXICO many people their lives, and put citizens like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES often wear a mask. They adopt a sort of legal Denny in harm’s way. Indeed, many argued alter ego. Johnnie won cases being himself, that the riots would never have escalated to Tuesday, April 5, 2005 and that is why he was able to connect with the level they did if police had responded Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, jurors, and the public at large, time and time sooner. I rise today to honor Yogi Bhajan, a leader, again. Though everyone speaks of OJ, as far as and friend to me, the State of New Mexico As we all know, Johnnie became recognized Johnnie was concerned, it was the case of and many others ranging from America to his the world over through his participation in the Geronomo Pratt that was most meaningful and native country of India. Yogi died peacefully in OJ Simpson case. But anyone who knows the important to him. He defended Pratt in 1972, his sleep at age 75 surrounded by his family work of Johnnie Cochran knows that the case but lost the case due to police and prosecu- in Espanola, New Mexico. was simply a feather in his cap, just one more torial misconduct. However, he never gave up Upon his arrival to America in the 1960’s, achievement in a remarkable career. on Pratt. Yogi immigrated to northern New Mexico and Anyone who looks beyond the surface Though he had been elevated to celebrity founded the Sikh Dharma in Espanola. would see that Johnnie was not about celeb- status, representing rich and famous clients, By 1971 Sikh Dharma was officially recog- rity clients, he was about seeking justice for he never wavered in his quest to get Pratt’s nized as a religion in America due to Yogi’s those who had been denied it. In his portfolio conviction overturned. He would ultimately determined efforts. Through Yogi Bhajan’s of clients, one does find the OJ’s and P. prevail. Pratt’s murder conviction was over- non-profit 3H, Healthy, Happy, Holy Organiza- Diddys of the world, but much more than them turned in May 1997. Johnnie also got the state tion, he touched the lives of millions through- you find the little guy: the accused person with to compensate Pratt $4.5 million, for the 27 out the world. no money, no voice, and no hope, and then years he wrongly spent behind bars. Yogi’s name has been a staple throughout you find Johnnie right there fighting for them. Many people were opposed to the legal ar- New Mexico for decades through his many That was the Johnnie that I knew, and that is guments that Johnnie used in the OJ case, re- business endeavors throughout the State. the Johnnie that everyone should know. garding police corruption and misconduct. Among his many businesses, Akal Security, Johnnie Cochran was born in Shreveport, However, Johnnie was ultimately proven right founded in 1980 by the Sikh Dharma, now Louisiana in 1937, the grandson of a share- in the late 1990’s when the LAPD was rocked thrives in multiple States and throughout the cropper. His family would move west to Cali- by a department wide corruption scandal. country by providing security to numerous mili- fornia in the late 1940’s, where his determined So systemic were the problems in the LA tary installations as well as private corpora- father would work his way up from a shipyard Police Department that the U.S. Department of tions throughout the world.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.084 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E579 Over 200 books have been written based on 184th anniversary of Greek independence and Delegate Dillard previously served as a Fair- his teachings, as well as CD’s, videos, paint- as a member of the Hellenic Caucus, I rise to fax County teacher and principal and began ings, and sculptures. Yogi wrote over 30 honor the Greeks on their everlasting input in his political career as a member of the Fairfax books including The Teachings of Yogi our society. Education Association by working to establish Bhaian, Furmaan Khalsa, Masters Touch, and f a living wage for teachers in the 1960’s. His Mind and Its 81 Facets. strong interest in education led him to be one Yogi Bhajan believed ‘‘It is a birthright to be GREEK INDEPENDENCE of the original architects of the Virginia Stand- healthy, happy, and holy’’ and lived his life ac- ards of Learning. Additionally, he was chief SPEECH OF cordingly. He will be missed but Yogi Bhajan sponsor of legislation placing a guidance left a legacy in New Mexico, America, and the HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN counselor in every elementary school, and has world that will not be forgotten. OF MASSACHUSETTS been recognized as National Legislator of the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year by the Guidance Counselors Association. As Chairman of the Natural Resources sub- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY committee of the House Appropriations Com- Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mittee, Delegate Dillard initiated the largest SPEECH OF honor of the 184th anniversary of Greek Inde- growth in parks and conservation activities in HON. RUSH D. HOLT pendence Day. Virginia’s history. Delegate Dillard was the au- OF NEW JERSEY On March 25, 1821, the people of Greece thor and chief sponsor of the Virginia Soil and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES launched a long, but successful revolt against Siltation Act which protects streams and wa- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 400 years of oppressive rule by the Ottoman terways from pollutants. He has also worked Turks. Greece’s eight year struggle for inde- behind the scenes to ensure the development Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pendence is a testament to the strength of the of the Leesylvania State Park sailing marina, honor the Greek people and their successful human spirit in its pursuit of freedom. one of the finest facilities of its kind on the Po- struggle for independence from Ottoman occu- As Americans, we share with the Greeks tomac River and has been recognized as Leg- pation that began nearly 184 years ago. their longstanding commitment to democracy islator of the Year by the Chesapeake Bay The Greek intellectual exploration into the and the rule of law. Our Nation’s founding Foundation. meaning of civics and citizenship sparked principles of freedom and democracy were in- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- questions about government that are still fluenced by ancient Greek philosophers just tend my best wishes to Delegate Dillard on his being asked throughout the world. Greek curi- as the Greek revolution of 1821 was inspired retirement from the General Assembly. osity nurtured great thinkers such as Plato and by the American fight for freedom in 1776. Through his long and distinguished career Socrates who spent their lives examining the Our common struggles against totali- Delegate Dillard has touched the lives of role between the individual and the state. tarianism and fascism have forged a bond be- countless Virginians. While I know that he will They posed questions like ‘‘what is the mean- tween our nations. Greece has stood by the be greatly missed, his retirement is well de- ing of justice?’’ and ‘‘what is the ideal repub- United States throughout modern history’s served. I call upon my colleagues to join me lic?’’ These timeless questions are still being major world conflicts, including World War II, in honoring Delegate Dillard and his wife asked in nations that are searching for a more the Korean War, the Cold War, and now, the Joyce. I wish them the best of luck in all future just government and are being tested in de- war on terror. endeavors. mocracies around the world. Last summer, the Olympic Games returned f When establishing our democratic nation, to their ancient birthplace. Greece accommo- HONORING MR. MAX FISHER our founding fathers drew a great deal from dated more than 10,000 athletes from 202 the ancient Greeks. Our Democratic system, countries. Greece proudly displayed its culture that is founded on the principals of popular and civilization, and hosted people of all na- HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG OF MICHIGAN representation, was introduced by the ancient tionalities to participate in noble athletic com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Athenians who were the first to create a civili- petition. zation based on the rule of the people. Our I am proud to represent a large and active Wednesday, April 6, 2005 founding fathers continued the Greek tradition Greek-American community in my congres- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I of debating how best to govern and pursued sional district. I have worked with my constitu- join the people of my Congressional District, a government that would provide liberty and ents to support the return of the Elgin marbles, as well as thousands around the country and justice for all. Our dual experiments in demo- U.S. participation in negotiations over Cyprus, the world, in honoring the passing of a truly cratic government will forever link the United the inclusion of Greece in the Visa Waiver great individual Mr. Max Fisher. On March 3, States and Greece. Pilot Program, and the presentation of the 2005, Max Fisher passed away at the age of While our founding fathers relied heavily on Congressional Gold Medal to His All Holiness 96. the teachings of ancient Greeks, the Greeks Patriarch Bartholomew. Max Fisher, a resident of Franklin, Michigan, based their independence movement begin- I congratulate the people of Greece on their was an internationally known philanthropist, ning in 1821 on our fight for freedom from the Nation’s 184th anniversary of independence businessman, advisor, and diplomat, and uni- British. The Greeks used our struggle for inde- and freedom. versally recognized as a driving force for posi- pendence as inspiration during their fight from f tive change in the United States and the Ottoman rule. Through perseverance and de- world. termination the Greeks were able to break HONORING DELEGATE JAMES H. The son of Jewish Russian immigrants from tyranny and bring democracy back to its DILLARD Velvil and MaIka Fisch, Max was born in Pitts- origins. burgh in 1908. He attended Ohio State Univer- Not only can we trace our democratic gov- HON. TOM DAVIS sity on a football scholarship and graduated in ernment to Greece, but also the foundation of OF VIRGINIA 1930 with a degree in business administration. science. As some of the first philosophers, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After graduating from college Max Fisher Greeks explored the fields of mathematics, Wednesday, April 6, 2005 moved to the Detroit area where he became logic, astronomy, physics and biology. The an extremely successful businessman and real Greeks focused on thinking and under- Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise estate land developer. standing, rather than the practical use of their today to honor Delegate James H. Dillard for Max Fisher played a unique role in U.S.- findings in science. Through Aristotle’s con- over 21 years of dedicated service to the Israel relations. This role has been described cept of a posteriori we base the foundations Commonwealth of Virginia. by many, including in the 1992 biography, for the modern scientific method. The Greeks Delegate Dillard has served as Delegate to Quiet Diplomat, by Peter Golden. Former Sec- taught us that only through experimentation the Virginia General Assembly from 1972– retary of State Henry Kissinger wrote in his can one truly understand the surrounding 1977 and then again from 1980–2005. Dele- memoirs that Max Fisher provided an impor- world. Our basic understanding of the Earth gate Dillard represents the 41st District in cen- tant service as an informal liaison between the came from the studies of Ancient Greeks as tral Fairfax County. He served in the United White House and the American Jewish leader- they questioned the sun, the moons and the States Navy from 1955 to 1957 and received ship under Presidents Nixon and Ford. stars. a B.A. from The College of William and Mary Max Fisher also served as the head of a va- Without the early studies of the Greeks, our and a M.A. in Political Science from The riety of nonprofit and charitable Jewish organi- current world would be much different. On this American University. zations including United Jewish Appeal, the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.088 E07PT1 E580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 Republican Jewish Coalition, the Jewish Wel- As the only rescue unit of its kind in the Vermonters who participate in the Child Labor fare Federation, the Jewish Agency, Council of Northeast, the 106th has once again proven Education and Action group at Brattleboro Jewish Federations, United Israel Appeal, the its unique value to the safety and security of Union High School. CLEA is a student-run American Jewish Committee, and the National our region and our nation. Mr. Speaker, the group dedicated to community education Jewish Coalition. 106th has proven its worth time and time around issues of sweatshop labor in the devel- Max was a self-made man who spent much again. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the oping world. It examines the dark and inhu- of his life raising money for philanthropic and brave men and women of the 106th Air Res- mane side of globalization, doing extensive re- political endeavors and remained an active cue Wing. I hope we can show that gratitude search and traveling to amass the real story supporter of charitable and civic organizations. by letting them continue to serve and protect on what globalization means for low-income He was a major benefactor of the Detroit Sym- our nation. workers who toil in third-world sweatshops. phony Orchestra, gave generously to Ohio f The students then take what they learn and State’s College of Business, and helped found share it with their community in a variety of Detroit Renaissance, a nonprofit business HONORING BRAD PARKHURST ways. They have also organized student roundtable aimed at improving conditions in groups throughout Vermont to address the the city and region. HON. JEB BRADLEY problems with global sweatshops. Max also held 13 honorary degrees from OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Four years ago, over 20 CLEA members educational institutions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traveled to Guatemala to build a school. Last Max Fisher is survived by his wife, Marjorie Wednesday, April 6, 2005 year, 13 CLEA members went to Nicaragua to Fisher; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and learn about the effect of international trace Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. D. Larry Sherman, Mary Fisher, Julie and policies on labor conditions in that country. Let Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Brad Peter Cummings, Marjorie Fisher; son and me cite a brief report from one of those trav- Parkhurst upon his retirement from Public daughter-in-law, Phillip and Lauren Fisher; 2 elers, Sarah Maceda-Maciel: Service of New Hampshire after 32 years of sisters; 19 grandchildren and 13 great grand- When our plane touched down in Managua, children. service. our bags might have been stuffed with light Max was a humble man of strong principle, Brad Parkhurst has had a long, distin- cotton shirts and water bottles, but our who consistently focused on doing what was guished career in public service. Public Serv- heads were filled with numbers like 90,000— right, without seeking fame or prestige. His op- ice of New Hampshire (PSNH) is the Granite the number of Nicaraguan children who are timism and positive mental attitude continually State’s largest electric utility company and has not in school. Or 70 percent, the amount of motivated those around him to overcome the over 1,200 employees. Brad stands out Nicaraguans who live on less than two dol- challenges before them. among them as a recipient of the PSNH Vol- lars a day. Or 6 billion dollars, the sum that unteer of the Year Award in 2001 and the Nicaragua has accumulated in foreign debt. Therefore, I express my deepest condo- We found the harsh realities of life in the lences to his family, friends and admirers. And PSNH Humanitarian Award in 2004. He re- third world. There is something profoundly I also join in honoring Max Fisher for his diplo- ceived these and numerous other awards for different between knowing that children are matic contributions, exceptional philanthropic his many contributions to PSNH. hungry and learning that eight year old chil- achievements, boundless generosity, unwaver- Brad Parkhurst’s commitment to the better- dren sniff glue to dull the knife of starva- ing principle and integrity, and achieving great ment of his community extends far beyond his tion. There is something profoundly different financial success while maintaining admirable work at PSNH. He has held many appointed between knowing that maternity leave is not humility. and volunteer positions throughout his home- offered in sweatshops and learning that preg- town of Merrimack, NH. Brad presently serves nant women are forced to work so hard that f they end up having miscarriages in factory on the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce bathrooms. HONORING THE HEROIC ACTIONS Board of Directors and served as President of The students returned from their trip deter- OF THE 106TH AIR RESCUE WING the Chamber from 2001 to 2003. For the past 25 years, Brad has been an mined to make a difference in how Americans HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP active member of the Home Builders and Re- view the harsh realities occasioned by free OF NEW YORK modelers Association of New Hampshire. Brad trade. In the words of Katherine Nopper, an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was the first-ever inductee into the Associa- other CLEA member, ‘‘Within our school we hope to engage and inform our classmates on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 tion’s ‘‘Hall of Fame’’ in 2003 in recognition of the issues of child labor, free trade, fair trade, Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I his lifetime achievement in providing signifi- cant and lasting contributions to the New and what it means to be part of a sweat-free rise in support of the heroic actions of the campaign. And we will continue to present our members of the 106th Air Rescue Wing. Over Hampshire housing industry. Brad Parkhurst’s service has transcended message to other area schools.’’ the past few days, the Northeast experienced the borders of New Hampshire and the United This past year CLEA students have helped torrential downpours causing massive flooding States. Brad serves as Chair of the Riverside with the publication of a remarkable book, throughout Sussex County, New Jersey. The Christian Church Missionary Efforts program. Challenging Child Labor: Education and Youth rain became so terrible that it washed out the Brad has led several teams to West Africa in Action to Stop the Exploitation of Children. only road connecting tiny Mashipacong Island efforts to provide medical, educational and nu- Several of the contributors are present and to the mainland, stranding five residents. In re- tritional aid to impoverished people. On his former CLEA members; other contributors in- sponse, Langley Air Force Base scrambled missions, Brad and his teams have also reha- clude Senator TOM HARKIN, Charles two Pave Hawk helicopters from the Air Na- bilitated a children’s orphanage, constructed a Kernaghan of the National Labor Committee, tional Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing, which is new home, and renovated a local church, Kailash Satyarthi of the Global March Against based at Gabreski Air Force Base in school and library. Child Labor, and Upala Devi Banerjee of the Westhampton, New York. Fortunately, the Brad has left a truly lasting impression on U.N. Development Fund for Women. 106th was able to respond in time; not only those he has touched with his work. I am hon- I admire the work CLEA does, and am con- did they rescue the five residents, they also ored to represent concerned and conscien- tinually impressed, year in and year out, by rescued one nearby individual on his roof, tious citizens like Brad in the U.S. House of the dedication of these young people to mak- along with a dog and a cat. Representatives. I wish Brad the best of luck ing the world a better place. They see the This is the most recent heroic rescue in the in his well-deserved retirement. whole world as their province; they also real- storied history of the 106th, and I am proud to ize that speaking to their peers in school, commend the men and women of this unit for f speaking to the larger community in southern their selfless dedication to duty and the pro- VERMONT STUDENTS WORK TO Vermont, is part of the struggle to create a tection of those in need. The exploits of the END SWEATSHOP LABOR world in which justice has a higher value than members of the 106th were made famous fol- profit. These students represent what is best lowing their actions depicted in the book ‘‘The HON. BERNARD SANDERS about American youth, just as their advisor, Perfect Storm’’. More recently, during our on- OF VERMONT Tim Kipp, represents what is best about Amer- going conflict in Iraq, the pararescue special- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican teachers. ists of the 106th played an integral role in res- Combining learning with service, the inter- cuing two downed soldiers flying on the CH– Wednesday, April 6, 2005 national with the local, passion for justice with 47 Chinook helicopter that was shot down Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I want to cele- the willingness to work hard to achieve justice, west of Baghdad in November of 2003. brate the remarkable work done by the young the members of CLEA serve as a model, a

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.092 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E581 shining beacon, for what high school students global campaign of threats against any nation of Phi Theta Delta. He obtained his degree in can accomplish. that is in the process of affirming the Arme- dentistry from the University of Oregon School f nian Genocide. of Dentistry. By so doing, Turkey will begin the vital proc- Dr. Poole served in Vietnam as both a med- TURKEY AND THE ARMENIAN ess of preparing its citizens for a more com- ical and dental officer for the United States GENOCIDE plete and honest assessment of the final acts Navy where he received the Rear Admiral’s of the Ottoman Turkish state. Facing history Citation for outstanding care and emergency HON. MARK FOLEY squarely will liberate Turkey. service for the ship and field personnel. Dr. OF FLORIDA f Poole also bravely established Military Out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reach Programs in the form of dental clinics THE UNITED STATES MUST CON- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 on nearby islands where he attended to the TINUE TO STAND WITH UKRAINE needs of local nationals. Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, as reported by ‘‘Painless Poole,’’ as he was known by the Reuters recently, Turkish Prime Minister HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Monterey Peninsula clients of his general Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready for a ‘‘political OF MICHIGAN practice office, also enjoyed hiking, camping, settling of accounts with history’’ provided that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whitewater rafting, skiing and mountain climb- historians would prepare an unbiased study of Wednesday, April 6, 2005 ing. claims that millions of Armenians were the vic- Dr. Poole died on March 19th after an admi- tims of genocide under Ottoman rule during Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today in this cham- rable and courageous fight following an emer- the First World War. ber we heard a compelling voice for the power gency surgery to correct a dissecting aortic That accounting has already been done. A of freedom and democracy in President Viktor aneurysm. He was an inspiration to family, March 7, 2000 public declaration by 126 Holo- Yushchenko of Ukraine. Just a few months physicians and hospital staff. caust Scholars affirmed the incontestable fact ago, the Ukrainian people stood up for gen- f of the Armenian Genocide and urged Western uine liberty in their country by peacefully de- democracies to officially recognize it. manding free and fair elections in what has A TRIBUTE This declaration by foremost scholars from become known as the Orange Revolution. around the world was adopted at the Thirtieth I am proud that the United States stood with HON. SAM JOHNSON Anniversary of the Scholar’s Conference on the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians that OF TEXAS the Holocaust convening at St. Joseph Univer- demonstrated for democracy in the streets of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 3–7, Kiev. I will never forget last November 24th, 2000. The petitioners, among whom is Nobel when I joined nearly 1,500 Ukrainian-Ameri- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Laureate for Peace Elie Wiesel, also called cans from around the country at a demonstra- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, upon Western democracies to urge the gov- tion in support of fair elections outside it is my privilege to bring before this Congress ernment and parliament of Turkey to finally Ukraine’s Embassy in Washington. the following outstanding young people who come to terms with this dark chapter of Otto- The Orange Revolution marked an impor- have voluntarily served orphans, public school man-Turkish history and to recognize the Ar- tant milestone in the history of Ukraine. Presi- children, college students, juvenile menian Genocide. According to this renowned dent Yushchenko today addressed forcefully delinquents, and needy families under the offi- gathering, Turkish acknowledgment would pro- both the lessons of the past and fervent hopes cial invitation and authority of government vide an invaluable impetus to that nation’s de- for the future. Now that this peaceful revolu- agencies in Russia, Mongolia, Romania, Mex- mocratization. tion has been dramatically launched, we must ico, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singa- As part of the groundbreaking conference stand with the people of Ukraine as they work pore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and held in September 2000 by the Library of Con- to strengthen their democratic institutions and China. The excellent character demonstrated gress and the Armenian National Institute in to make their country more prosperous. The by these young people, as well as their com- cooperation with the U.S. Holocaust Museum, U.S. should do more, not less, to help build a mitment to the principles upon which our Na- the prestigious Cambridge University Press, democratic and prosperous society in Ukraine. tion was founded, have not only attracted the early in 2004, released a vital new publica- In particular, we must end trade restrictions attention of leaders, parents, the media, and tion—‘‘America and the Armenian Genocide of that were enacted for a different Ukraine at a students, but it has also brought honor to the 1915.’’ This edition covers all facets of the different time. To achieve this result, I intro- United States of America and to the Lord leading U.S. response to the Armenian Geno- duced H.R. 1170, a bill to extend permanent Jesus Christ whom they serve. cide, which encompassed the first international normal trade relations to Ukraine. The U.S. Adams, Grant (OK); Aguilar, Nikki (CA); human rights movement in American history. must work promptly for the admission of Allen, Jessica (TX); Allen, Rebekah (KS); Oxford University’s Sir Martin Gilbert, Cam- Ukraine to the WTO. Alspaugh, Alissa (OK); Alspaugh, Julie (OK); bridge University’s Jay Winter and more than Mr. Speaker, I congratulate President Altman, Rachel (OH); Alvarez, Humberto a dozen American academics were among the Yushchenko on his election and the Ukrainian (MEX); Anders, Erin (MI); Atherton, Tiffany participants in that landmark conference. In a people for their determination to decide the fu- (KS); Backus, Pamela (AR); Baggott, Jessica keynote address, Sir Martin recalled that ture of their country. I urge the House of Rep- (NY); Bair, Aileen (IL); Bair, Robert (IL); Rafael Lemkin, who developed the concept of Baker, Rachel (OK); Ballmann, Christie Ruth resentatives to make sure that the United (TX); Ballmann, Karyn (TX); Bartlow, Jer- genocide, derived the word itself from the States continues to stand with Ukraine as a emy (TX); Bartlow, Joshua (TX). atrocities inflicted on the Armenians. friend and ally. Bavido, Bonnie Jean (OK); Bean, Amy Prime Minister Erdogan’s apparent willing- f (CA); Beaulieu, Anna (MN); Becker, Jeremy ness for a political settling of accounts with (MS); Becker, Johanna (MS); Behrens, Kath- history should be treated as an important op- IN HONOR OF DR. JAMES POOLE erine (MI); Bell, Elaine (TX); Bell, Lauren portunity for those who have been urging Tur- (TX); Bell, Mike (TX); Bender, Anthony (CA); key to come to terms with its Ottoman past. If HON. SAM FARR Bender, Patty M (CA); Bender, Steven (CA); Turkey is prepared to acknowledge the Arme- Bohlen, Daniel (MI); Bollinger, Chiree (MO); OF CALIFORNIA Bourne, Clifford (PA); Bourne, Daniel (PA); nian Genocide, then its leaders can proceed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bourne, William (PA); Boyd, Hannah (TX); immediately to direct dialogue with its counter- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Boyd, Rachel (MI). parts in Armenia to define a common vision Brook, Nolan (VA); Brown, Kathryn (CA); for the future. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Brubaker, David (PA); Brubaker, Emily I also urge the government of Turkey to: de- honor Dr. James A. Poole, a longtime contrib- (PA); Brubaker, Jeni (PA); Brubaker, Leon criminalize speech within Turkey, destroy all utor to the Pacific Grove community. Dr. Poole (PA); Brubaker, Luke (PA); Brubaker, Mary monuments, museums and public references served as a Navy Dentist at the U.S. Naval (PA); Brubaker, Nathan (PA); Burge, Everett to the specious notion that the Armenian mi- Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and es- (AR); Burnett, Lydia (CAN); Bushatz, Luke (OH); Busse, Jenece (MO); Canterbury, Debra nority committed genocide against the majority tablished a general dentistry practice in Pacific (FL); Carlisle, Jeshua (MO); Cato, Cheryl Turks, end denial within Turkey, specifically Grove. He was voted ‘‘Best Dentist’’ by Mon- (LA); Cato, David (LA); Cato, Timothy (LA); within textbooks and reference books, officially terey Peninsula residents. Cavanaugh, Daniel (IL). condemn any attacks against all Turks that ac- Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Poole at- Cavanaugh, Micah (KY); Chen, Anna (NY); knowledge the facts of history, and end the tended Oregon State University as a member Chen, Faith (NY); Chen, Grace (NY); Chen,

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Childers, Zachary (GA); Christiansen, Chad (CA); Matchak, Jacob (CA); Matchak, Joel Sullivan, Tom (NC); Swicegood, Rebekah (MN); Christiansen, Marlys (MN); (CA); Matchak, Nathan (CA); Matchak, (AR); Talbott, Claire (NC); Tanner, Justin Christiansen, Norm (MN); Christiansen, Nate Sarah (CA); Mathison, Jodi (MN); Mattix, (TX); Thomas, Whitney (AL); Thompson, (MN). George (IL); Mazur, Isaac (ID); McAtee, Jo Troy (CA); Thompson, William Edward (FL); Cook, Bethany (SC); Cook, Joshua (SC); Ann (OK); McAtee, Lawrence (OK). Thornton, Will (GA); Tillotson, Vanessa Cook, Kristi (SC); Cooper, Jennifer (TX); McCloy, Jenny (TX); McCloy, Mike (TX); (NE); Toader, Adrian (WA); Trimble, Sean Coppersmith, Nathan (MI); Copu, Beny (IL); McCray, Dr. Kevin (AR); McCray, Elizabeth (AK); Trutza, Ruth (IL); Tucker, Charlotte Copu, Carmen (IL); Copu, Joy (IL); Copu, (AR); McCray, Ellianna (AR); McCray, Emily (LA); Tucker, David (LA). Paul (IL); Copu, Stefana (IL); Copu, Peter (AR); McCray, James (AR); McCray, Jason Tucker, Rebecca (LA); Tucker, Robert (IL); Copu, Rebecca (IL); Copu, Robert (IL); (AR); McCray, Jo (AR); McCray, Melissa (LA); Tucker, Stephen (LA); Tudorica, Crina Copu, Valen (IL); Copu, William (IL). (AR); McCray, Mitch (AR); McCray, Virginia (RO); Uecke, Laura (IL); Van Ry, Sheralee Cox, Daniel (NC); Craig, Micah (TX); (AR); McCurdy, Terry (GA); McDonald, Caleb (WA); Van Til, Hilko (FL); Vanderhorst, Crawford, Amy (SC); Daniel, Susan (GA); (TX); McDonald, Jessica (WI). Daniel (KS); Vaughan, Rachel (CA); Visser, Davis, Elizabeth (VA); Davis, Kelsey (VA); McEndarfer, Benjamin (OK); McGregor, Ronald (IN); Wagler, Maria (KS); Wagler, DeBoer, Stephen (IL); DeLuca, Lydia (TX); Benjamin (OK); McGregor, Megan (MO); Vanya (KS); Wagley, Christine (LA); Wagley, DeLuca, Sarah (TX); DeMasie, Laura (IL); McNab, Mathieu (CO); McOlin, Erin (TX); Elizabeth (LA); Wagley, Lisa (LA). Dick, Argyl (OK); Dick, Janel (OK); Dicus, Means, Laura (MI); Means, Mary Ann (MI); Waller, David (WI); Waller, Derrick (WI); Melinda (CA); Diedrich, Abigail (MI); Doo- Mecklin, Leslie (TN); Medina, Jonathan Waller, Rachelle (WI); Warfield, Albion (CA); little, Amy (CA). (CA); Melvin, Bryce (FL); Mendenhall, Wassenaar, Katie (TN); Wenstrom, Angela Drescher, Jennifer (AZ); Dudley, Wesley Breanna (MN); Meng, Stephen (NC); Messick, (IL); Wenstrom, Brittany (IL); Wenstrom, (OH); Dumitru, Roxy (OR); DuMont, Brenda Rebekah (TX); Meyer, Jennifer (IL); Michell, Chris (IL); Wenstrom, Heather (IL); (WA); Eby, Benjamin (CAN); Eddy, Jonathan Matt (OR). Wenstrom, Jim (IL); Wenstrom, Kimberly (FL); Elam, Timothy (TX); Engle, Gracia Millard, Hannah (OR); Millard, Sarah (OR); (IL); Wenstrom, Matthew (IL); Wenstrom, (IN); Erickson, Janice (MN); Erickson, Jen- Miller, Amber (TX); Miller, Heidi (IL); Mil- Michelle (IL); Werner, Lauren (OK); Westfal, nifer (MN); Estes, Autumn (FL); Fagala, ler, Katie (IL); Miller, Rachel (MT); Moody, Stephanie (WY). Adam (OK); Fagala, Jessica (OK); Christina (IL); Moore, Claire (PA); Mosher, Weston, Jennifer (CA); Weston, Kevin (CA); Fahrenbruck, Corrie (OK); Fahrenbruck, Dale (IL); Muir, Caitlin (OR); Myrick, Re- White, Tiffany Brook (MS); Whitten, Jon Kathleen (OK). bekah (AL); Nance, Dana (AR); Navar, Fran- (IN); Whitten, Josiah (IN); Wilkes, Joshua Fahrenbruck, Kenton (OK); Fahrenbruck, cisco (MEX); Neu, Daniel (KS); Neu, Nicole (VA); Williams, Arnah (VA); Williams, Cheri Michelle (OK); Feig, Joel (WI); Feig, Nathan- (WI). (CA); Williams, Elizabeth (AUS); Williams, iel (WI); Felber, Britton (IL); Ferguson, Newhook, Trevor (PA); Nisly, Katrina Holly (CA); Williams, Jamie (IL); Williams, Sarah (TX); Fernandez, David (CA); Fisher, (CAN); Norvell, Clemencia (AR); Norvell, Jo- Richard (AUS); Winkler, Matthew (TX); Sarah (RI); Fite, Joshua (AR); Florance, seph (AR); Norvell, Robert (AR); Novotny, Winsted, Rachel (GA); Wishart, Christy (CO); James (CA); Ford, Jeremy (CO); Ford, Na- Amanda (FL); Pallock, Melissa (IL); Pallock, Witt, Jessee (MO); Wolfley, Audra (OK); than (CO); Fox, Elizabeth (CA); Fox, Ruth Vanessa (IL); Papp, Josephine (CAN); Payne, Woodfield, Julia (MD); Yamane, Jamie (WA); (CA); Francis, Joshua (GA). Nikolai (IA); Payne, Tara (IA); Pell, Eliza- Yoder, Byron (TX). Freidel, Marie (IL); Furrow, Christina beth (NC); Pell, Katy (NC); Perkins, Cath- f (WA); Garabedian, Krikor (CAN); Garner, erine (LA); Perkins, Sarah (LA). Lisa (IL); Garner, Mary (IL); Garske, Emily Pettman, Evelyn (VA); Pettman, Timothy RECOGNIZING GREEK (FL); Gay, Carissa (OR); Gay, Charles (OR); (VA); Pharris, Erik (TX); Pharris, Kenneth CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD Gay, Daniel (OR); Gay, Julie (OR); Gay, Pat- (TX); Pharris, Sacha (TX); Pharris, Susana rick (OR); Gilley, Rebekah (NC); Gillson, (TX); Pintilie, David (CO); Pittman, Shep- Kennan (MN); Gillson, Rowan (IL); Glasgow, herd (FL); Plattner, Tessa (AUS); Pleus, HON. CLIFF STEARNS Anneliese (OH). Gene (FL); Pleus, Ruthann (FL); Ploski, OF FLORIDA Glick, Amos Lee (PA); Glick, Elizabeth Philip (MI); Policastro, Lauren (WI); Polson, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (PA); Goodwin, Joshua (CT); Gothard, Bill Holly (TX); Popescu, Benjamin (OR). (IL); Greer, Sean (IN); Grindall, Rachel (WA); Popescu, Timothy (OR); Rayla, Lindsey Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Gunther, Margaret (MD); Hargrove, Sarah (IN); Reimer, Beth (CAN); Reimer, Brian Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, our Western (OH); Hartstrom, Melissa (CA); Havlik, Grace (TX); Reimer, Joshua (CAN); Reimer, Kate Civilization reflects the contributions of many (MN); Hawkins, Anna (WI); Hawkins, Jona- (CAN); Reimer, Randall (CAN); Reinagel, peoples, cultures, and nations. One vital than (OR); Hawkins, Susan (OR); Haynes, Es- Silas (CA); Richmond, Kezia (OR); Richmond, source that gave much toward the depth and ther (TX); Henderson, Johanna (FL). Priscilla (OR); Risma, Jordan (CO); Roberts, Hendon, John Caleb (AL); Hesterberg, Beau Nicholas (NM); Robertson, Aaron (AL); Rob- richness of our culture is ancient Greece. (TX); Hiebsh, Chase (KS); Hollingshead, ertson, Adam (AL); Robertson, Alan (AL). One of the great legacies of the city-states Jerin (CA); Hordyk, Jaclyn (CAN); Houser, Robertson, Amy (AL); Robertson, Andrew of Greece is the practice of self determination Galen (CA); Hullinger, Jennifer (IL); Hulsey, (AL); Robertson, Anthony (AL); Robertson, or democracy, the rule of the people. Many of Sarah (TX); Hutanu, Aniela (OR); Hutanu, Ashley (AL); Robertson, Autumn (AL); Rob- the functions of our government are drawn Simona (OR); Hutson, Kristin (MO); Hynes, ertson, Avery (AL); Robertson, Linda (AL); from the Greek political system. Similarly, Jonathan (VA); Isitt, Gabriel (OR); Jacob, Robertson, Michael (AL); Rogers, Chris- Greece greatly influenced the development of Benjamin (VA); Jacobsen, Elizabeth (CA). topher (WA); Roseberry, David (CA); one of our major religions demonstrated Jefferies, Megan (MI); Jenkins, Chris- Roseberry, John (CA); Ross, Charles (GA); topher (MO); Jernigan, Ginger (FL); Jessup, Ross, Jedidiah (GA); Ross, Mary (GA); Ross, through the word christos, or Jesus Christ. Jeremiah (MI); Johnson, Alanna (MI); John- Rebecca (GA). The Letters to the Corinthians and Thessa- son, Juliana (PA); Jones, Landon (MO); Roth, Philip (IL); Rupp, Phillip Michael lonians are essential parts of the New Testa- Jones, Priscilla (VA); Jones, Tara (TN); Jor- (OH); Salazar, Carla (MEX); Sanborn, Diane ment. dan, Azzan (NZ); Jordan, Grace (NZ); Jordan, (FL); Scheiman, Rebekah (WI); Searle, Dan- In countless high schools and colleges Barry (NZ); Jordan, Lois (NZ); Jorgensen, iel (CA); Searle, Shawn (CA); Searle, Shawn throughout the nation, students study the Iliad, Andrew (PA); Joyner, Sara (NC). (CA); Sellin, Dexter (KS); Sellin, Tammy a poem originating nearly 3,000 years ago. Kaessner, Jennifer (CO); Kallberg, Luke (KS); Senn, Amanda (LA); Shafer, Laura Modern philosophy still revolves around the (IL); Kallberg, Naomi (IL); Karram, Rachel (AR); Shank, Alisha (CA); Shank, Jennifer (FL); Keller, Daniel (FL); Keller, Joseph (CA); Shepherd, Amanda (TN). thoughts and discussions of Plato and Aris- (CA); Keller, Kristen (CA); Keller, Priscilla Shepherd, Courney (TN); Sherrer, Kath- totle. Also, early Greeks developed many of (FL); Kilby, Alison (IL); Kilby, Elisa (IL); erine (NC); Sherwin, Todd (CO); Shrock, the mathematical disciplines that make our Klassen, Jonathan (TX); Klick, Sarah (KS); Leisel (OR); Sias, Marlon David (MN); Silver- world add up. And, just this past summer the Klopfenstein, Carissa (IL); Klueber, Stephen man, Nathaniel (FL); Smillie, Brian (CO); world met in the glory of athletic competition, (OH); Konen, Lindsey (WI). Smillie, David (CO); Smillie, John (CO); the modern Olympics, another gift of the Ladd, Vern (WI); Lang, Ryan (IL); Larum, Smith, Amy (ME); Smith, Joshua (CAN); Greeks. Elizabeth (VA); Lavoie, Jeremi (CAN); Leh- Snyder, Joel (AL); Sondergaard, Ron (CA); I cannot imagine what our society would man, Regina (PA); Leigh, Daniel (MS); Spilker, Kristin (MO); Spillers, Daniel (LA). Leigh, Sarah Catherine (MS); Lewis, Mai St. Clair, Elizabeth (LA); Staddon III, Don look like without the rich contributions of the (WI); Liljenberg, Zachary (WA); Llewellyn, (WV); Stallings, Grayson (CO); Stedje, Hellenistic age—architecture, literature, Margaret (MD); Long, Elizabeth (TX); Lauree Beth (TX); Steed, Bethany L (CO); science, and art—but I am sure that it would Loverde, Derek (NY); Maduzia, James (CA); Steinbach, Jeff (CA); Stewart, Andrew (OH); be more drab and impoverished. In fact, the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.100 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E583 early roots of Western Civilization trace back with disabilities, enriching their quality of life, health education, money management, and to Greece, from where it grew out across the promoting social change and optimizing their parental skills training. European continent and later across the Atlan- potential for independence. They have been Requires initial grant awardees to provide tic Ocean to the Western Hemisphere. proudly participating in the JWOD program $1 for every $3 of federal money. Unfortunately, modern shortcuts such as the since 1991 by providing the janitorial services Requires renewal grant awardees to provide English language and 21st century culture are to the U.S. Federal Courthouse, including my $1 for every $1 of federal money. undermining the Greek language and tradi- office in Peoria, Illinois. In that time, 49 individ- Permits 20 percent of the grant awardees’ tions. As the incubators of so many wonders, uals have been involved, and David Rinaldi, matching funds to come from other federal the Greek language and the Greek culture de- William Wolf, Tom Sledge, Mary Kuebler and grants such as the Community Mental Health serve to be preserved and celebrated. This is Tom Sieks are currently benefiting from the Services Block Grant. This provision will en- essential for the benefit of the current genera- program. courage collaboration with existing programs tion and the enrichment of future generations. On behalf of people with disabilities, I rise to and access for homeless people to existing I have had the honor of meeting an indi- salute the important contributions of JWOD mainstream health and human services sys- vidual dedicated to preserving the Hellenic and Community Workshop & Training Center, tems, while assisting the grant awardees in spirit, Captain Panayotis Tsakos. He under- Inc. to central Illinois and its citizens. I hereby achieving their match. took this mission of love by creating the Maria commend all persons who are committed to Establishes initial grant terms of 3–5 years Tsakos Foundation, which is devoted to hon- enhancing employment opportunities for peo- and renewal grant terms of up to 5 years. (To oring the various aspects of ancient, modern, ple with disabilities. encourage long-term program success and stability for permanent supportive housing and contemporary Greek culture. The Founda- f tion provides multifaceted activities that teach projects and formerly homeless tenants, re- the Greek language, dances, and literature. SERVICES FOR ENDING LONG- newal grant awardees only compete against So far, more than 3,000 students have learned TERM HOMELESSNESS ACT each other and have priority status for addi- the language and culture. In addition, the tional funding.) Foundation provides scholarships for study in HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Chronic homelessness is a dreadful but solvable problem. In my District, the most re- Greece and supports charities that uphold OF CALIFORNIA cent one-day survey (February 27, 2004) in Greek traditions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Santa Clara County identified over 7,000 I appreciate this opportunity to share this in- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 formation with my colleagues, and to com- homeless individuals, with over 1,000 defined mend Captain Tsakos for his dedication to Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I’m very pleased as chronic. In San Mateo County, over 1,730 preserving the richness of the Hellenic world. to join my colleague Representative DEBORAH individuals are homeless, with approximately 650 defined as chronic. f PRYCE in introducing the Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act (SELHA). This Chronic homelessness is very costly to RECOGNIZING THE JAVITS- legislation establishes a grant program that emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, VA WAGNER-O’DAY PROGRAM would be administered by the Substance hospitals and the criminal justice system. This Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra- legislation will provide more resources to re- HON. RAY LaHOOD tion for services related to housing for people duce these costly expenditures, while simulta- neously permitting individuals with complex OF ILLINOIS who have experienced chronic homelessness health needs to be housed and begin their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and who also have disabling health conditions such as mental illness. journey to a productive life. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 The Department of Health and Human Serv- I urge all my colleagues in the House to Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ices currently operates grant programs for support this legislation. recognize a small Federal program that is homeless individuals but none of them are f often overlooked as a way to provide employ- specifically focused on services such as men- TRIBUTE TO ARMY SPECIALIST ment opportunities for people with disabilities. tal health services, substance abuse treat- KEITH ‘‘MATT’’ MAUPIN The Javits-Wagner-O’Day program, often re- ment, health education, money management, ferred to as JWOD, provides more than parental skills training, and general health 36,000 Americans, who are blind or who have care, coordinated with permanent supportive HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY OF NEW YORK other disabilities, with the job skills and train- housing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing necessary to earn good wages and bene- Chronically homeless individuals need more fits as well as greater independence and qual- than housing. In order to truly help, the federal Wednesday, April 6, 2005 ity of life. The JWOD program empowers peo- government needs to provide grants that will Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, Saturday, ple with disabilities who traditionally face an enable communities to coordinate and deliver April 9, 2005 marks a tragic one-year anniver- unemployment rate of 70 percent and rely health care-related services to these individ- sary for Army Specialist Keith ‘‘Matt’’ Maupin heavily on social support programs, such as uals. Without these services, it will continue to and America. Spc. Maupin, better known as welfare and SSI. be very hard to end the root causes of chronic Matt to his friends, went missing one year ago By employing people with disabilities, the homelessness. and is the only American soldier to be unac- Javits-Wagner-O’Day program is able to in- SELHA specifically: Establishes a grant pro- counted for. His courage and valor are un- crease independence and self esteem by gram for services in supportive housing within questioned and our prayers are with his family helping these individuals enjoy full participa- the Department of Health and Human Serv- and friends as they wait daily for word on his tion in their community and market their ices (RRS) and administered by the Sub- whereabouts. The community of Batavia, OH JWOD skills into other public/private sector stance Abuse and Mental Health Services Ad- has not forgotten their brave soldier, but we jobs. ministration (SAMHSA); must all remember Matt and pray for his safe Everyday, the National Industries for the Defines ‘‘chronically homeless’’ as an indi- return. Blind and NISH are creating new employment vidual or family who is currently homeless, has Our brave men and women fighting on the opportunities for people with disabilities, along been homeless continuously for at least one front lines in Afghanistan, Iraq and throughout with local nonprofit organizations in my home year or has been homeless on at least four the world sacrifice so much. Beyond their own district of central Illinois. Demonstrating an ex- separate occasions in the last three years, personal safety, they also sacrifice seeing cellent federal-private sector partnership, NISH and has a head of household with a disabling their wives, husbands, parents and friends. National Industries for the Blind and local non- condition. They miss their children’s first steps, soccer profits, such as the Community Workshop & Make states, cities, public, or nonprofit enti- games and special moments. There is no way Training Center, Inc., in my state, enhance op- ties eligible to apply for the grants. to repay the debt we owe them. But we can portunities for economic and personal inde- Gives priority to applicants that target funds do the next best thing and honor them through pendence of people with disabilities by cre- to individuals or families that are homeless for actions. Tell them and their families how ating, sustaining, and improving employment. longer than one year, frequently use the ER, grateful we are for their sacrifice and most im- This year, the Community Workshop & or interact regularly with law enforcement. portantly, bring all of our troops home. Training Center Inc. will be celebrating 45 Funds services including mental health serv- On Saturday, April 9, 2005 lets take a mo- years of proudly providing employment oppor- ices, substance abuse treatment, referrals for ment to remember Spc. Maupin and all of our tunities and residential support for individuals primary health care and dental services, American heroes.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.102 E07PT1 E584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 SOCIAL SECURITY AND THE 2006 ledo and became a Fighter Interceptor Squad- come families build and own homes. As a BUSH BUDGET ron. Soon after, the base became a Tactical longtime member of the Self-Help board and Fighter Squadron and was activated for the during his service with a long list of organiza- HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES Berlin Crisis. Then in 1962, the squadron be- tions and citizens advisory committees, includ- OF OHIO came part of the newly formed 180th Tactical ing the Tulare County Grand Jury, he was an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fighter Group. After earning the Air Force advocate for Visalia’s less fortunate. Outstanding Unit distinction in both 1985 and Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Hundreds gathered at his funeral in March, 1990, members of the base were deployed to and as his hearse drove to the cemetery, chil- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise Panama during Operation Just Cause and Iraq dren stood on the sidewalk and saluted him. today in opposition to the Bush Administra- for both Operation Desert Shield and Oper- tion’s 2006 budget which will in essence short- ation Desert Storm. Once again, we urge our colleagues to join change the American people. It fails to include Today, the 180th Fighter Wing is equipped us in applauding his many years of selfless the cost of the war in Iraq, increases the cost with F–16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and con- dedication to the community he loved. His leg- of health care for our veterans, and cuts bil- tinues to be a tactical asset to the National acy of hard work, compassion, and coopera- lions in education, health care, housing, and Guard. Members have served in Operations tion stands as an example for us all. environmental programs, while adding more Provide Comfort and Operation Northern than $4 trillion to the deficit in the next 10 Watch over Iraq in 1996, 1998, and 1999. Ad- f years. ditionally, the brave men and women of the What is more amazing is that while the 180th were some of the first to scramble jets INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO President has made the privatization of Social in defense of our Nation on September 11th. EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE Security his top priority, he has failed to pro- Because its central location places the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN vide any details for his proposed program. 180th Fighter Wing within a 30 minute flight SUPPORT OF FEDERAL AND Most notably, the budget omits the cost of the time to nearly 50 million Americans, the base STATE FUNDED IN-HOME CARE proposed privatization which according to has been a vital force in American airpower OF THE ELDERLY independent experts will cost more than $4 for the past 50 years. The men and women trillion in the first 20 years. Additionally, his who have served our area have benefited budget continues the raid on the Social Secu- from the excellent quality of life in Northwest HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS rity Trust Fund, borrowing and spending all of Ohio, and we in Northwest Ohio have bene- OF FLORIDA the money from the Social Security Trust Fund fited from their service. Many of my constitu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over the next five years. ents have served honorably as members of The President’s failure to provide a clear the 180th Fighter Wing and earned numerous Wednesday, April 6, 2005 and honest accounting of the difficult trade- distinctions. In addition, the airmen of the offs between increases in the debt, benefit 180th have contributed to our community Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I cuts, and tax increases necessary to fund the through programs such as the ‘‘Homeless rise today to express my support of Federal White House’s privatization proposal is an- Awareness’’ project, the ‘‘Adopt-A-School’’ and State funded in-home care for the elderly. other attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of program and the Boy Scouts of America. This legislation highlights the inadequacies the Americans. But, Mr. President, I want you Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me seniors face with electing in-home care. By in- to know that the American public is not fooled in paying special tribute to the men and creasing financial assistance for in-home care, by this false rhetoric. women of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th establishing fee payment guidelines, imple- So today I want to speak on behalf of the Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio. Their dedica- menting better schooling for in-home aides, over 160,000 people in my district and the tion to duty and contribution to air power has and assembling a supervisory board of care more than 48 million people across this coun- proven the airmen of the 180th Fighter Wing givers, we can help ensure the quality of care try who currently rely on Social Security bene- to be American heroes. Today, we pay re- elderly receive in-home is as adequate as fits. These are not just retired Americans, but spect to 50 years of dedicated service to hospitalized attention. Northwest Ohio and look forward to a future in also people with disabilities and those who Mr. Speaker, this is an important resolution which our children and grandchildren grow up have lost a parent. Many of them are seniors for three crucial reasons. First, it endorses the under the protections provided by these great who without their Social Security benefits, efforts of the elderly to remain independent patriots. nearly half would be living in poverty. Instead and sustain their viability during the last years of privatizing and enacting a plan that will f of their life. Supporting studies show that sen- gamble benefits in the stock market we should TRIBUTE TO MANUEL HERNANDEZ iors who receive in-home care have greater be working on a plan to make Social Security life expectancies than seniors who are moved solvent for the long term. We owe it to the from everything that is familiar to them and American people who have worked all their HON. DEVIN NUNES OF CALIFORNIA placed in nursing homes. Second, this resolu- lives and paid into this program to strengthen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion promotes the expansion of employment not weaken Social Security. And we deserve Wednesday, April 6, 2005 opportunities in the nursing and in-home care better than this reckless and irresponsible industries. By implementing government fund- budget. Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with ed in-home care to equal that of nursing home f my colleague Representative JIM COSTA, to care, more seniors will elect to be nursed at pay tribute today to Manuel Hernandez, a home, which in turn increases job opportuni- A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE MEM- long-time community activist in Visalia, Cali- BERS OF THE OHIO AIR NA- ties. Finally, this resolution encourages the es- fornia, who died February 25th at the age of tablishment of better treatment and guidelines TIONAL GUARD 180TH FIGHTER 91. WING ON THE OCCASION OF THE for students and schools who train certified Mr. Hernandez was affectionately known as nurse assistants and home health aides. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE the ‘‘Godfather of North Visalia,’’ where he BASE Through adoption of uniformly high standards, mentored many up and coming leaders in the we can ensure our seniors have access to large Latino community. qualified professionals when selecting in-home He was born in 1913 in Torreo´n, in the HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR care. Each of these important ambitions are Coahuila state of northern Mexico. His family OF OHIO achievable through raising the quality of in- moved to the United States in the 1920s. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home care. worked in the fields earning a living by picking Wednesday, April 6, 2005 cotton, oranges, peaches and other crops for Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my great as little as 15 cents an hour. port this legislation. As Members of Congress, pleasure to pay special tribute to the men and Later, he worked cleaning up after construc- we have a great opportunity to make a posi- women, both past and present, who serve the tion crews. He became a carpenter and took tive impact on this issue, an issue that is of Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing certification courses at College of the Se- concern to many of our grandparents, parents, in Swanton, Ohio. quoias to become a construction supervisor. and will be of concern to us. I look forward to In 1955, the 112th Bombardment Squadron In the 1960s, he was involved in the forma- working with my colleagues and moving this moved from the Akron-Canton Airport to To- tion of Self-Help Enterprises, helping low-in- resolution forward.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.107 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E585 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Schools in rural areas are also at a dis- patriotism and support of our great country. advantage without access to the Internet. As Our Nation is fortunate to have people like HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER students leave these schools to study at uni- Jeannine who support our country in unique, OF TEXAS versities or to compete in the workforce, they but very important ways. start at a disadvantage to other students who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During the summer on 2004, while building have been educated from kindergarten with a new home in LaGrange, Illinois, Jeannine Wednesday, April 6, 2005 constant access to the information available committed an extraordinary patriotic act: she Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- online. asked for her house to be built only with prod- able to return to Washington from my congres- Comparisons have been drawn between ucts made from American companies. sional district due to illness on April 5, 2005, broadband and the rural electrification. It took Throughout the design and building process, and missed Rollcall vote numbers 91–93. Had assistance from government and industry to Jeannine put forth an extreme amount of time I been present I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on all bring electricity to rural areas in the 1930s. and energy in researching even the minutest three votes: That kind of assistance is what is needed details of her home; all in hopes of realizing Rollcall Vote Number 91: H. Res. 108— today to bridge the digital divide. Congress her American dream home. From the locks on Commemorating the life of the late Zurab passed legislation in 2002 establishing a grant her doors, to the tiles on her bathroom floors, Zhvania; and loan program within the Rural Utilities Jeannine assured that all that could be made Rollcall Vote Number 92: H. Res. 120— Service (RUS) to help fund broadband deploy- by American companies in America was used Commending the efforts of the Armed Forces ment in rural areas. But the broadband pro- in her home. and civilian employees in response to the gram is oversubscribed and underfunded. The Jeannine sacrificed time and money for her president’s FY06 request is down 34% from earthquake and tsunami of December 26, American-made home. She endured a ten per- FY05 levels of $545 million. cent increase in the building costs of her 2004; and We need to push for funding for the RUS Rollcall Vote Number 93: H. Con. Res. 34— broadband program, but that isn’t enough. home. Even the smallest fixtures in the house Honoring the life and contributions of Yogi Providing access to broadband technologies in were at times double the cost of those from Bhajan. rural America is an expensive endeavor for international competitors. As the labor of her f telecommunication companies. The cost of es- dreams are realized, Jeannine McLaughlin now looks at her home with pride as she INTRODUCTION OF THE RURAL AC- tablishing a network to rural areas is hard to recover simply through subscriber fees. Most knows her home is as American made as any CESS TO BROADBAND SERVICES home can be. ACT OF 2005 companies require an incentive before making such an investment. My bill, similar to the bill Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in my colleague from Colorado, Senator honoring Jeannine McLaughlin for her unparal- HON. MARK UDALL SALAZAR, recently introduced, provides that leled dedication to our country. We wish her OF COLORADO necessary incentive. well in her new, truly American home. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First, my bill provides a tax incentive for f companies that invest in broadband access in Wednesday, April 6, 2005 TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HOWELL rural regions of our country. Specifically, HEFLIN Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise broadband providers can expense the cost of today to introduce a bill to expand broadband equipment for, installation of, or connection to access into rural areas so that millions of broadband services in the first year of service. HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. Americans in this country are not left behind in It also encourages the development of ‘‘next OF ALABAMA our increasingly information-dependent soci- generation’’ technology, typically more expen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ety. I am introducing this bill with my colleague sive, through the same type of incentive. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from Colorado, Rep. JOHN SALAZAR, and I My bill also supports research in tech- greatly appreciate his support. nologies that enhance broadband service and Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, with profound History has shown us that improvements in provide more effective and less expensive sadness, I rise today to honor the life of information-sharing have resulted in increased service to rural areas. It directs the National former U.S. Senator Howell Heflin. Senator productivity, a better-educated society, and the Science Foundation to conduct research into Heflin served in the U.S. Senate on behalf of growth of technology. The development and both the availability and access of broadband the State of Alabama for 18 years. He was a mainstream use of the Internet has changed technologies. Research into advanced tech- nationally known and popular Senator, who how we conduct business and how we provide nologies that can provide telephone, cable tel- fought tirelessly for the people of Alabama. He community services, and has revolutionized in- evision, and Internet service will enable the passed away on March 31, 2005 at the age of formation sharing throughout the world. same equipment to provide these services and 83. The benefits the Internet has provided are hopefully reduce costs in the process, allowing Before his election to the Senate, Senator invaluable. However, access to this technology increased access. Heflin was Chief Justice of the Alabama State has created a divide between haves and Finally, my bill creates an office in the De- Supreme Court. As Chief Justice, he was the have-nots in our country. High speed partment of Commerce to coordinate federal lead author of the Alabama Judicial Code, broadband Internet is commonplace in most resources relating to rural broadband access. which reformed Alabama’s outdated legal sys- urban and suburban areas. Yet although near- In the past, several agencies have been in- tem. His grass roots efforts established a ly a quarter of the nation’s population lives in volved with the development and deployment model for future constitutional reform not only rural America, rural access to broadband is ei- of broadband. This office will provide a central in Alabama but across the nation. ther nonexistent or extremely costly. point within the government to monitor this ef- During his time in the Senate he was known Many rurally based industries are dependent fort and reduce overlap within other agencies. for his sharp wit and deep understanding of on the rapid transfers of information. Being I believe this is important legislation that will the issues being addressed by Congress. He able to utilize broadband technologies would provide rural regions the tools they need to in- had an innate ability to describe difficult and increase their productivity, efficiency, and in crease economic opportunity and improve complex subjects in such a way that most turn, profits. For example, accurate and timely their quality of life. I look forward to working anyone could understand and form an opinion weather predictions allow farmers to better with my colleagues on this important on them. gauge the necessary rate of fertilizer applica- legislation. Senator Heflin was a strong advocate for tion necessary or use of irrigation to maximize f civil rights, the Marshall Space Flight Center, their crop yield. Broadband technologies make TRIBUTE TO JEANNINE Redstone Arsenal, the Tennessee Valley Au- in-depth predictions of temperature and rainfall MCLAUGHLIN thority, and southern agriculture along with accessible by any farmer throughout the many others. His work helped lay the founda- world. tion for the new technological economy of Hospitals are dependent on being able to HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI North Alabama. OF ILLINOIS send and receive information in order to save Senator Heflin was respectably referred to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives. However, many rural hospitals can bare- by his colleagues as ‘‘The Judge,’’ because of ly afford to provide basic health services to Wednesday, April 6, 2005 his position as Chief Justice and his long ten- their patients, let alone pay for access to Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ure as Chairman of the Senate Ethics Com- broadband technology if it is even available. honor Jeannine McLaughlin for her unyielding mittee. It was said that he ruled over the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.111 E07PT1 E586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 Chamber with an iron fist and demanded his tomers kept calling so in 1985, this creative 21 st Century Publishing, a book publisher af- fellow Senators live up to higher standards. mother paid $350 for an old moving truck and filiated with the Churches of Christ. In these Mr. Speaker, Senator Heflin commanded re- officially opened Two Men And a Truck. years, worship attendance has grown from spect from his colleagues, and made the least When she first sketched the now-famous 350 to 700; annual contribution from $19,000 among us feel as important as anyone else. company logo, a simple graphic of two stick to $600,000. He was a friend to me during and after his men in a truck cab to catch readers’ attention, The congregation has built a new church time in Washington. He will be missed by all Mary Ellen never guessed it would lead to building, new church camp valued at who knew him. such phenomenal entrepreneurial success. $1,000,000; off-street parking for 300 cars; On behalf of everyone in North Alabama, I From that simple beginning, her business was $200,000 Outreach Center for benevolence respectively rise to honor and pay tribute to a catapulted into a vibrant, growing franchised and senior citizens work; a 75–unit, great American leader. company with 152 locations in 26 states. $2,500,000 apartment complex, Tulipwood for f While becoming a successful entrepreneur, senior citizens, and a new $1,200,000 Edu- Mary Ellen Sheets never forgets about her cational and Fellowship Complex recently con- FREEDOM FOR THE PEOPLE OF community. This very successful business- structed. He has also conducted over 800 fu- TIBET woman also makes time to serve on the neral services in Hickman County, Tennessee. boards of Lansing Community College, Michi- He was the first president of the Centerville HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER gan Freedom Foundation, Michigan Law Elementary PTA, past Chairman of Hickman OF NEW YORK Abuse Watch, and Edward Sparrow Hospital. County Library Board, served on Bluegrass IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She chaired the 2004 United Way Campaign Regional Library Board, chairman of Centerville Beautiful Commission, former Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Lansing, and has been recognized numer- ous times, including as one of Michigan’s Top President of Centerville Kiwanis Club, served Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with 25 Women Business Owners, and Lansing on City Industrial Board, served on the Board indignation over the situation in Tibet. In 1949, Business Person of the Year. of Trustees at Clover Bottom Developmental Tibet was invaded and occupied by The Peo- Mary Ellen Sheets epitomizes the American Center for the Retarded in Nashville, Ten- ple’s Republic of China. In the course of the dream. She rose from a small beginning to be- nessee, and served on Board of First Farmers invasion and occupation, an estimated 87,000 come a very successful businessperson who and Merchants Bank, Centerville, Tennessee. Tibetans were arrested, deported to labor believes in giving back to her community. Brother Rogers was awarded Honorary Mem- camps, or killed. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me bership in Hickman County Jaycees for serv- The situation has not much improved over in honoring this very special woman and com- ice to the community, selected as Alumnus of the past sixty years. Tibetan freedom of munity leader, who is truly deserving of our re- the Year in 1975 at Harding Graduate School choice is still not tolerated by the People’s Re- spect and admiration. of Religion, voted Centerville Man of the Year public of China and harsh punishments await f for 1978, selected as Alumnus of the Decade any who diverge from Chinese mandates. at David Lipscomb College in 1982, received Each year thousands of innocent people are TRIBUTE TO PAUL ROGERS the Distinguished Christian Service Award thrown in prison or killed under a corrupt and from Harding University 1988, honored by cruel system. Even peaceful opposition is met HON. LINCOLN DAVIS Tennessee State Legislature in 1983 for long with exacting penalties. In fact, Buddhist OF TENNESSEE ministry and service in Centerville, honored by monks and nuns are regularly shipped to de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tennessee House of Representatives in 1992, tention for exercising their religion. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 honored in 1997 by Tennessee State Senate The people of Tibet live in constant fear on 40th Anniversary with the Centerville they will be imprisoned, tortured, or killed for Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I Church for the longest full-time tenure among peacefully expressing their political and reli- rise today to honor and pay tribute to Mr. Paul churches of Christ in Tennessee history, se- gious beliefs, or in the best case scenario, Rogers, who recently passed away following lected in December 1999 by the Gospel Advo- they will simply disappear in the dark of the an extended illness. He will be sorely missed cate as one of ‘‘100 Trailblazers of the 20th night. by his family, friends, and community. The fol- Century’’ among Churches of Christ, and in We must help the Dali Lama and the people lowing is a brief biography of Brother Rogers 2004 received the Lifetime Achievement of Tibet in their quest to live free from oppres- and some of the accomplishments of his long Award from Hickman County Chamber of sion. We must all work towards a peaceful and fruitful life: Commerce to name a few. resolution to this situation so not one more Ti- Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Brother has given lectures at David betan is carried off by the night. His father, Andy W. Rogers, was a Deacon at Lipscomb University, Faulkner University, f the West End Church and Trustee for the pur- Freed-Hardeman University, Abilene Christian chase of the Central building in 1941. The University, Oklahoma Christian University, PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARY ELLEN Rogers family were charter members at Cen- Harding University, Harding Graduate School SHEETS OF LANSING, MICHIGAN tral (McMinnville). It was here Paul received of Religion, Western Christian College, Blue his early training and encouragement to enter Ridge Encampment, Training for Service Se- HON. MIKE ROGERS the ministry. ries in Chattanooga, North Alabama Training OF MICHIGAN Upon receiving his baccalaureate degree for Service Series in Florence, Alabama, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from David Lipscomb University in Nashville Training for Service Series in Memphis, Train- and master’s degree from Harding Graduate Wednesday, April 6, 2005 ing Series in Evansville, Indiana. Yosemite School of Religion in Searcy, AR, he em- Bible Encampment, Yellowstone Bible En- Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I barked on a long and fruitful career in the min- campment. He served on the Board of David rise to honor the accomplishments of Mary istry. Brother Roger’s first sermon was deliv- Lipscomb University 1986–2003 and was sec- Ellen Sheets of Lansing, Michigan, who re- ered at Central Church of Christ in Bir- retary of the Johnson Scholarship Foundation cently was named Entrepreneur of the Year by mingham. He began preaching in November, at David Lipscomb University. the International Franchise Association. 1952 every Sunday at the Old Jefferson His minister includes; touring Israel and Mary Ellen Sheets, founder/CEO of Two Church of Christ in Smyrna, Tennessee and studying archaeology there in 1969, working Men And A Truck, is the first businesswoman preached there until graduation from Lipscomb on the London, England Campaign in 1963, to be honored with this prestigious award in 1956. He worked as Associate Minister at and preached in India in 1975. He also trav- which has an illustrious honor roll of recipi- Church Street Church in Lewisburg, Ten- eled and preached behind the Iron Curtain in ents, including Tom Monaghan, founder of nessee 8 months in 1956 and moved to 1977, made three trips to the Holy Land, and Domino’s Pizza Inc., and J. Willard Marriott of Centerville Church of Christ in January 1957. frequent mission trips to the Turks and Caicos the Marriott Corp., as well as leaders in other Brother Rogers was the Minister of the Islands. franchise organizations such as Subway, Jiffy Centerville Church of Christ, Centerville, Ten- Brother Rogers was the author of the fol- Lube International, Pizza Hut Inc., and Holiday nessee for more than 48 years. No preacher lowing books and booklets: My God and My Inn Inc. in the fellowship of Churches of Christ has a Service; My God and My Marriage; Things Mary Ellen’s teenaged sons started a mov- longer tenure at his congregation and at no Surely Believed Among Us (4th printing in ing business with a pickup truck in the early rural church quite as large as the Centerville 2004); Let the Earth Hear His Voice; When 1980s. After the boys left for college, cus- church according to Jim McInteer, president of Freedom is Gone; Comments on Revelation;

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.115 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E587 Building Up The Church In A Small Town; Brooklyn Center and all of Minnesota for 50 of Northern Delaware will enjoy their 22nd An- God Give Us Christian Homes. His most re- years with extraordinary excellence. nual Proclamation Ceremony, marking their cent books are I Have Much People In This The Brooklyn Center Lions Club rose from continued commitment to a housing environ- City (depicting 125–year history of the humble beginnings a half century ago, with ment devoid of discrimination. Centerville Church); and These Forty Years (a early membership in the single digits, scrap For 37 years, millions of Americans have biography of his ministry with the Centerville drive projects and the purchase of a single achieved the dream of home ownership under Church). pair of eyeglasses for a needy child. The the auspices of the Federal Housing Act. With He accomplished all these things in life Lions Club has now grown to over 70 mem- April 2005 designated as Fair Housing Month, while at the same time being a loving husband bers, who organize projects that shape the I believe this recognition is especially appro- to the former Judy Johns and father to four community and better the lives of thousands priate, and ask that we continue to follow in children and six grandchildren. of people. the footsteps of this landmark legislation. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Membership has been strong and growing Mr. Speaker, once again, I applaud the ef- Paul Rogers today. His dedication and self- over the past 50 years, but only Lion Larry forts of Housing Opportunities of Northern lessness to his community are examples to all Roen remains as an original charter member. Delaware, Inc. and commend the cause which who wish to lead. All the honors and awards Congratulations Lion Roen! they hold so dear. that Brother Rogers has received in his life still Mr. Speaker, the Brooklyn Center Lions f do not do justice to recognize the contribution Club also has the distinction of producing five this man has made to his community and the District 5M5 Governors over the last 50 years: HONORING POLLY ANN GONZALEZ world. Paul will be missed very much by all Frank Erwin, Bill Legler, Richard Risley, who knew him. Thomas Shinnick and Orlander ‘‘Ole’’ Nelson, HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY f each of whom represented the finest Lions OF NEVADA Club tradition of public service to help those in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO MARY RITA TAMAYO need. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 The Lions gave generously 36 years ago HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY when they built beautiful Lions Park in Brook- Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, on March 28, OF CALIFORNIA lyn Center. Their generosity didn’t stop there, 2005, my community of southern Nevada lost one of its most outstanding citizens. Polly Ann IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as they later added a fantastic picnic shelter to the park. Gonzalez was taken from us in a highway ac- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Through the Quest Youth Outreach pro- cident, a tragic event that shocked the com- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gram, which emphasizes drug abuse preven- munity. Southern Nevadans by the thousands honor Mary Rita Tamayo for her service to tion, community service, education, environ- have expressed their sense of loss and their troubled young people in Sonoma County. Ms. ment, health, recreation and service-learning, loving memories of Polly through their e-mails Tamayo passed away in July of 2003 at the the Brooklyn Center Lions have reached out to of condolence, their attendance at memorial age of 85. On April 17, 2005, Social Advo- three school districts with their important pub- services, and their contributions in support of cates for Youth in Sonoma County will an- lic service. Polly’s daughters, Sabrina and Gabriella. nounce the new transitional housing facility in Mr. Speaker, the Brooklyn Center Lions The passing of Polly Gonzalez is a heart- Santa Rosa—the Tamayo House—to com- serve people through many important pro- rending instance of the good dying young, far memorate Mary and Jose Tamayo’s contribu- grams like Campaign Sight First, Hearing Dog too young. In her mere 43 years, Polly at- tions to the community. The Tamayo House and Leader Dog. The Brooklyn Center Lions tained the highest levels of accomplishment, will provide 24 young men and women, who are also active in the Minnesota Lions Eye both as a newswoman and as an advocate for are aging out of the foster care system, with Bank and the Children’s Eye Clinic and Hear- people in need. a place to live. ing Foundation. Additionally, the Lions sponsor Polly first earned the reputation as a top- Born in 1918 in Kansas to Mexican immi- the Earle Brown Days Parade, one of the larg- notch television investigative reporter in north- grant parents, Mary was raised a devout est parades in Minnesota, as well as numer- ern California, exposing the social and eco- Catholic. She moved with her husband, Jose, ous Halloween parties. The Brooklyn Center nomic injustices faced by agricultural workers from Nebraska to California in 1977 to open a Lions are also active in Boy and Girl Scouts. and by revealing the growing threat of gang vi- family owned Mexican restaurant. Husband Deeply involved in diabetes research, the olence, among other important stories she and wife co-founded the restaurant La Tortilla Brooklyn Center Lions, with the help of other brought to light. Honored with an Emmy Factory Mexicantessan. 5M5 District Clubs, have raised $20,000 for Award, Polly moved on to Las Vegas, where Not only did Mary provide employment op- this important cause. she quickly established herself as one of the portunities and support youth organizations, Mr. Speaker, in keeping with the true spirit area’s most popular, admired, and energetic but she also encouraged teenagers to com- of the Lions’ motto, ‘‘We Serve,’’ the Brooklyn television news anchors. plete their education. Her biggest regret in life Center Lions have served the people of Polly’s passion for bringing truth to the pub- was never finishing high school, but she made Brooklyn Center very well for 50 years. We lic through her reporting was matched by her sure her five sons graduated from college. thank them for their service, which they have commitment to public service. She established Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor performed with pride and distinction. Con- herself as a most effective advocate for the Mary Tamayo, whose kindness and generosity gratulations, Brooklyn Center Lions, on your advancement of the Latino community and for exemplify the best that a person has to offer. 50 years of service! the less advantaged. She went beyond the Her commitment to Sonoma County’s youth f call of duty to be involved in community orga- population is an inspiration to immigrant fami- nizations and events, accepting myriad re- lies and to all of us who care about our com- IN HONOR OF HOUSING OPPORTU- quests for her time, her talent, and her energy munity. She is already missed, but the open- NITIES OF NORTHERN DELA- to support the people of the Las Vegas area. ing of Tamayo House will keep her memory WARE As was stated on KLAS–TV8, where Polly alive for generations to come. worked for 10 years, she ‘‘always was . . . f HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE standing up for people whose voices might not OF DELAWARE have carried as much weight as hers.’’ She BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CELE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a preeminent role model for young BRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF women, whom she showed, ‘‘if they put their SERVING MINNESOTANS Wednesday, April 6, 2005 mind to it they could accomplish anything.’’ Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Polly’s passing has brought an over- HON. JIM RAMSTAD pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to whelming and nearly unprecedented out- OF MINNESOTA Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, pouring of emotion from those who knew her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Inc., an organization that has served on the personally or knew her only through her news- front lines of the battle for fairness in housing. casts. I join all southern Nevadans in mourn- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Through their advocacy for equal opportunities ing the loss of a great friend, a great Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the sale, rental, or leasing of housing, they newswoman, and a great contributor to the pay tribute to the Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, have made invaluable contributions to my dis- building of a community with opportunity for Lions Club, which has served the great City of trict. On April 4, 2005, Housing Opportunities all. I miss you, Polly, and I thank you, my

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.119 E07PT1 E588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 friend, for the treasured moments I shared dresses a number of unilateral policy actions Second, the Commission advises that ‘‘if the with you, for your soaring spirit, and for the taken by Attorney General Ashcroft both be- power is granted, there must be adequate marvelous work you accomplished. fore and after enactment of the PATRIOT Act guidelines and oversight to properly confine its f without consultation with or input from the use.’’ This is the standard that we ought to Congress. For example, the Administration apply across the board. It is the standard that THE CIVIL LIBERTIES has undertaken the ‘mining’ of data from pub- Mr. Delahunt and I applied in drafting this leg- RESTORATION ACT lic and non-public databases. Left unchecked, islation. the use of these mining technologies threatens It is my hope Mr. Speaker, that this stand- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN the privacy of every American. The CLRA re- ard will guide us in our work and that we will OF CALIFORNIA quires that any federal agency that initiates a enjoy an active debate on these issues and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES data-mining program must report to Congress this legislation. f Wednesday, April 6, 2005 within 90 days so that the privacy implications of that program can be monitored. GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am The Attorney General unilaterally instituted a joined by my colleague BILL DELAHUNT (D–MA) number of policies dealing with detention of SPEECH OF in introducing the Civil Liberties Restoration noncitizens that we address. For example, the Act. AG ordered blanket closure of immigration HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN OF MARYLAND Three and a half years ago, following the at- court hearings and prolonged detention of indi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tacks of Sept. 11th, the Attorney General viduals without charges. The CLRA would per- asked Congress for a long list of new powers mit those court hearings to be closed to pro- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 he felt were necessary to protect the United tect national security on a case by-case basis Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- States from future terrorist attacks. Six weeks and requires that individuals be charged within ored to rise today and join the millions of my later, Congress granted those powers in the 48 hours, unless they are certified as a threat fellow Americans in commemorating Greek USA PATRIOT Act. to national security by the AG as mandated Independence Day which, on March 25th cele- I voted for the PATRIOT Act in 2001 be- under the Patriot Act. brated the 184th anniversary of the rebellion cause I felt that a number of its provisions pro- The CLRA also addresses the special track- and the struggle of the Greek people against vided essential tools to fight terrorism. I did so ing program (known as NSEERS) created by the Ottoman Empire. expecting that Congress would undertake dili- the Attorney General, which requires men What makes Greek Independence Day so gent oversight of the Attorney General’s use of aged 16 and over from certain countries to be special here in America is that it reminds us the tools we provided. Unfortunately, that has fingerprinted, photographed and interrogated of the strong principles and bonds that the not been the case. for no specific cause. This program creates a U.S. and Greece share. In looking into the The Civil Liberties Restoration Act (CLRA) is culture of fear and suspicion in immigrant struggles of our two nations, we realize how our effort to return oversight to our legal sys- communities that discourages cooperation with much our struggles have in common, and how tem and restore the kind of checks and bal- antiterrorism efforts. The CLRA terminates this much each country has been influenced by ances that are the foundation of our govern- program and provides a process by which the other. ment. those individuals unjustly detained could pro- Greece and the United States are bound by Since we enacted the PATRIOT Act almost, ceed with interrupted immigration petitions. an absolute commitment to the democratic there has been tremendous public debate This is the only provision of the CLRA that ideals of justice and freedom and continue to about its breadth and implications on due eliminates a program outright, but this pro- be strong allies. By commemorating Greek process and privacy. I do believe that there gram has already been partially repealed by Independence Day, we also celebrate the are some misperceptions about the law and its the Department of Homeland Security and strength and the resolve of the human spirit that has been the inspiration of us all. effects, but I also believe that many of the largely replaced by the US VISIT system. I am very pleased to place into the record concerns raised are legitimate and worthy of When I voted for the PATRIOT Act, I under- a statement made on this 184th anniversary of review by Congress. stood that my vote carried with it a duty to un- Greek independence written by one of my The CLRA does not repeal any part of the dertake active oversight of the powers granted PATRIOT Act, nor does it in any way impede constituents, Constantinos Nicolaou. by the bill and carefully monitor their use. The greatness of the human spirit, regard- the ability of agencies to share information. In- When Congress passed this law, Mr. Speaker, less of any efforts to suppress it, will always stead, it inserts safeguards in a number of PA- we included a sunset provision that would re- rise against tyranny and oppression and will TRIOT provisions. quire us to reconsider and evaluate the poli- start revolutions where heroism will pay any The bill addresses two pieces of the PA- cies we adopted. This afternoon, the House price, even the ultimate sacrifice of life, in TRIOT Act in particular. First, it ensures that Judiciary Committee held its first hearing to order to gain freedom and independence. when the Attorney General asks a business or consider these sunset provisions, and we Every time we commemorate heroism such a library for personal records, he must have heard testimony from Attorney General Alberto as the one exhibited by the Greeks on March reason to believe that the person to whom the Gonzales asking that we make the sunsetted 25, 1821 and during the ensuing struggle for records pertain is an agent of a foreign power. provisions of the PATRIOT Act permanent. their freedom, we cannot help but think of our Second, the bill would make clear that evi- In light of the many policies implemented great founding fathers, who were so much in- dence gained in secret searches under the unilaterally by this Administration since pas- fluenced by the ancient Greeks in their strug- Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) sage of the PATRIOT Act, our review of this gles for freedom and the creation of what had cannot be used against a defendant in a crimi- Congress must go beyond just the sunset pro- become the freest, most democratic country in nal proceeding without providing, at the very visions in order to fulfill our duty of oversight. history, the United States of America. least, a summary of that evidence to the de- The review started today by the House Judici- Thomas Jefferson looked to the ancient fendant’s lawyers. One of my biggest con- ary Committee must encompass the whole of Greek philosophers and their teachings as an cerns when we passed the PATRIOT Act was our anti-terrorism policies. Congress should inspiration in trying to create a fair, strong, that the changes we made in FISA would en- continue to examine whether the policies pur- democratic state. And it was not accidental courage law enforcement to circumvent the sued by the Attorney General are the most ef- that many of the Greek leaders of the 1821 protections of the 4th Amendment by con- fective methods to protect our nation from ter- revolution, turned to America for inspiration as ducting searches for criminal investigations rorists, whether they represent an efficient al- they were embarking in their struggle for free- through FISA authority rather than establishing location of our homeland security resources, dom. probable cause. This provision in the CLRA and whether they are consistent with the foun- Both nations were faced with seemingly in- does not take away any of the powers we pro- dations of our democracy. surmountable struggles, rising against empires vided in the PATRIOT Act. It simply requires Fortunately, the 9/11 Commission laid out a to claim their rights to life, liberty and the pur- that if the government wants to bring the fruits standard by which we can evaluate our cur- suit of happiness. Both nations became trium- of a secret search into a criminal courtroom it rent policies. First, Congress should not renew phant at the end, because of their love of free- must share the information with the defendant any provision unless the government can dom. The great American Patriot, Patrick under existing special procedures for classified show, ‘‘(a) that the power actually materially Henry, proclaimed, Give me liberty or give me information. enhances security and (b) that there is ade- death.’’ The Greek patriots went to battle pro- The Civil Liberties Restoration Act deals quate supervision of the executive’s use of the claiming, ‘‘Eleftheria I Thanatos’’ —liberty or with more than the PATRIOT Act. It also ad- powers to ensure protection of civil liberties.’’ death.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.123 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E589 As with the American Revolution, the Greek cultural connections, although little known to ple of Cyprus, but it will also benefit the na- revolution is filled with stories of heroism and the public at large, could not be stronger or tions of Greece and Turkey, will stabilize the sacrifice. News of such heroism and sacrifice better assimilated. Such connections were region, and will strengthen the bonds and rela- met with strong feelings of support by the born almost at the same time with the birth of tionships between the United States and the American public and by their politicians, in- our nation, if not before. In his excellent study countries involved in the conflict. cluding President James Monroe and John of ‘‘Lincoln at Gettysburg,’’ Gary Wills tells us: As we commemorate Greek Independence Quincy Adams, who expressed their support America as a second Athens was an idea Day, we are celebrating the strength and the for the Greek revolution through their annual whose moment had come in the nineteenth resolve of the human spirit as well as man’s messages to congress. Henry Clay, our sec- century . . . In the early 19th century, an era unbending will in the pursuit of freedom. The retary of state in 1825, was very vocal in his that became known as America’s Greek Re- people of ancient Greece gave us values and support of Greece’s fight for independence. vival was taking shape. Archaeological dis- ethics and showed us how to fight for freedom Daniel Webster, more often than not, influ- coveries in Greece at the time brought the and democracy. Our country, more than any enced his colleagues in looking into the Greek ancient democracy to mind just as modern Greece began its struggle for freedom from other country, shares those values and ethics, struggle with sympathetic interests. the Turks. and in days such as this we reaffirm our com- It is, of course, no surprise that our Found- Edward Everett, President of Harvard, mon democratic heritage with the Greek peo- ing Fathers and other prominent Americans founder of Mount Auburn, congressman, ple. The commemoration and celebration re- were supportive of the Greek struggle for inde- Massachusetts’s governor, minister to the mind us also that we should stay forever vigi- pendence. As mentioned, they themselves Court of St. James’s in London, senator, sec- lant in fighting for and protecting our freedom had been inspired by the ancient Greeks. retary of state and principal speaker at Get- and our democracy, least we loose the right to Thomas Jefferson, of all the Founding Fa- tysburg years later, was the leader of the determine our lives and our future. Greek Revival. Harvard established its new thers, had a particular affinity for Greece, not Dionisios Solomos was the great poet who only because of its classical republican philos- chair of ancient Greek studies for him. While studying in Germany, Everett went to transformed in his poetry the unparalleled ophy but also because of his studies of the Greece, ‘‘to walk over the battlefields where struggle and the sacrifices of Hellenism in the origins of languages. He expressed that affin- the first democracy of the West won its free- pursuit of Freedom. The Revolution so much ity many times, as in a letter to John Brazier dom.’’ He returned to America convinced influenced his poetry that he is considered the on August 24, 1819. In that letter, Thomas that a new Athens was rising here. His ap- national poet of Greece. One of his most in- Jefferson address ‘‘Mr. Pickering’s Memoir of pearances, ‘‘prompted rallies for Greek inde- spired poems, Hymn to Liberty, has almost the Modern Greek,’’ and the Memoirs review pendence’’—a favorite cause of Everett. become synonymous to that Revolution and it Everett’s prestige influenced others, in- by Brazier. He tells Brazier, ‘‘I had been much became Greece’s National Anthem. The poem pleased with the memoir, and was much also cluding historian George Bancroft, whose ‘‘main interest was Greek history.’’. . . Ban- was published in 1825, along with translations with your review of it. I have little hope indeed croft was ahead of the wave of histories that in Italian, French and English. of recovery of the ancient pronunciation of the would glorify Periclean Athens in Victorian The Revolution would have never been the finest of human languages, but still I rejoice to England. Direct democracy, a flawed system same without Solomos. The enthusiasm of the the attention the subject seems to excite with in republican theory, was rehabilitated, for fighters, as well as the international sympathy you, because it is evidence that our country its usefulness in the parliamentary reform among the Philhellenes would have definitely begins to have a taste for something more movement, by British historians like George been smaller without the Hymn to Liberty. Grote. In America, a similar motion toward than merely as much Greek as will pass a Probably nowhere has Solomos’s vision of candidate for clerical ordination . . . Among government by the people, not just for the republic, was signaled by an enthusiasm for Liberty depicted better than here, in the United the values of c1assical learning, I estimate the Greek symbols. Barcroft became a Jack- States. Here, in the Rotunda of our own Cap- luxury of learning the Greek and Roman au- sonian Democrat when he began to apply his- ital Hill, we see a most wonderful painting of thors in all the beauties of their originals. And torical skills formed on the Attic democracy Liberty, with the sword in hand chasing her why should not this innocent and elegant lux- to America’s development. Walter Savage enemies, exactly the way Solomos envisioned ury take its preeminent stand ahead of all Landor recognized what was happening in her in his Hymn to Liberty. This figure was those addressed merely to the senses? I think America when he dedicated the second vol- painted by another son of Greece, one who myself more indebted to my father for this that ume of his Pericles and Aspasia to President Andrew Jackson.’’ really grasped Solomos’s vision of Liberty, for all other luxuries his cares and affections Constantino Brumidi. have placed within my reach.’’ Greece and the United States, bound by And as a tribute to the United States, Jefferson expressed his empathies with their absolute commitment to freedom and jus- Solomos envisions our country rejoicing in Greece revolting against its Ottoman rulers. In tice, have always been the strongest of the al- seeing Greece fighting for Freedom. He de- an 1823 letter to Adamantios Coray, the lies. Greece stood by us and fought with us in scribes the American feelings this way: Greek patriot and scholar that he had met in every single war or conflict since we both Most heartily was gladdened Paris years earlier, he stated: gained our freedom. And we always stood by George Washington’s brave land: . . . You have certainly began at the right Greece, and although at times we appeared to For the iron bonds remembered, end towards preparing them [the Greek peo- have forgotten how loyal and valuable the Her old slavery’s cruel brand. ple] for the great object they are now con- Greeks had been to us, our ultimate commit- tending for, by improving their minds and We live today in a great, free country. Our ment to their freedom and wellbeing never country became great, and will always be so, qualifying them for self-government. For wavered. this they will owe you lasting honors. Noth- because the spirit and the morals that we ing is more likely to forward this object than And as we commemorate and fight to free share with Greece, as so eloquently ex- a study of the fine models of science left by all people, let us remember that some other pressed by Solomos, will always be with us. friends of ours are still agonizing and asking their ancestors; to whom we also are all in- f debted for the lights which originally led for our help in fighting forces of evil still occu- ourselves out of Gothic darkness. pying their land and their homes. The people TRIBUTE TO MARY NELL PORTER No people sympathize more feelingly than of the Republic of Cyprus, Greeks and Turks ours with the suffering of your countrymen; and all others, should be given more active HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF none offer more sincere and ardent prayers to support by our great nation in their efforts to OF MISSOURI heaven for their success. And nothing indeed reunite the island and get rid of the occupying IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but the fundamental principle of our govern- forces. U.S. leadership is essential, and now it ment never to entangle us with the broils of is the time that we should remember that the Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Europe could restrain our generous youth from Cypriot people are where we had been, and Mr. HULSHOF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in taking some part in this holy cause. Pos- they are striving for what we have earned long recognition of a Missourian who has devoted sessing ourselves the combined blessing of time ago, that is, their right to freedom, liberty countless hours promoting the arts in my liberty and order, we wish the same to other and the pursuit of happiness. hometown of Columbia, Missouri. She is in countries, and to none more than yours, which It is essential that American leadership every sense a true Renaissance woman. Mr. she first of civilized nations presented exam- urges Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders to- Speaker, I am referring to Mary Nell Porter. ples of what man should be. wards peace. These are the two sides that After graduating from Chillicothe Business The ties that bind America and Greece go, hold in their hands, to the largest extent, the College, Mary Nell moved to Washington, D.C. of course, far beyond their parallel and noble peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem. A so- to support her country in the effort that yielded struggles for freedom. The philosophical and lution that undoubtedly will benefit all the peo- victory in World War II. It was during this time

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.127 E07PT1 E590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 that Mary Nell began what would become a cutting group needs to be working together at THE SAFETY OF SILICONE BREAST lifetime commitment to volunteerism. Her un- the same table. IMPLANTS wavering support for fellow Americans is re- For years now before our eyes, parts of our flected in her activities that included volun- open society have gradually been closed HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD teering her time at recruiting stations and at OF GEORGIA down because of terrorism and fear of ter- Cardinal Spellman’s Foundling Home in New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rorism—whether checkpoints at the Capital York. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 At the end of World War II, she moved to even when there are no alerts or applications New York City, where she defied the limits of technology without regard to their effects on Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, in addition to that hindered the progress of women in the privacy. However, particularly following the un- my remarks today, I am also submitting a let- ter written by Dr. Scott Spear to the Senate workforce. By rising to positions of authority precedented terrorist attack on our country, Health Education Labor and Pensions Com- and respect in prominent companies such as Americans have a right to expect additional American Cynamid and Alexander’s Depart- mittee and the House Energy and Commerce and increased security adequate to protect Committee. In it, Dr. Spear, who is the Presi- ment Store, Mary Nell served as an inspiration citizens against this new frightening threat. dent of the American Society of Plastic Sur- to countless women who made the decision to People expect government to be committed geons, brings to light an important health pursue a professional career. issue that the Food and Drug Administration Upon her return to Missouri, Mary Nell con- and smart enough to undertake this awesome (FDA) is currently debating: the safety of sili- tinued her pursuit of knowledge and graduated new responsibility without depriving them of cone gel-filled breast implants. The FDA’s from the University of Missouri-Columbia with their personal liberty. These years in our his- tory will long be remembered by the rise of General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel a degree in Business Administration. Since has scheduled an upcoming hearing that will terrorism in the world and in this country. As that time, she has focused her efforts on a focus primarily on the safety of these products passion for music and joined the Women’s a result, American society faces new and un- for the American consumer. The information Symphony League, Friends of Music of the precedented challenges. We must provide that Dr. Spear shares in his letter is important University of Missouri, the University of Mis- ever-higher levels of security for our people for us to take note of as this panel continues souri’s Arts & Sciences Alum Association and public spaces while maintaining a free its work to make an informed, science-based Board and later served on the Missouri Sym- and open democratic society. As yet, our decision on the safety of these implants. In phony Society Board of Directors. country has no systematic process or strategy addition, I am submitting for the RECORD a Mary Nell’s time, energy and generous spirit for meeting these challenges. pamphlet entitled Safety of Silicone Breast Im- have been invaluable to the Missouri Sym- plants that reviews the long term studies that phony Society as well as the Missouri Theatre. When we have been faced with unprece- have been performed on silicone gel-filled She has been critical in the creation of a thriv- dented and perplexing issues in the past, we breast implants. Taken along with Dr. Spear’s ing arts community in my hometown of Colum- have had the good sense to investigate them letter, this brochure makes a compelling argu- bia. I am eternally grateful for her devotion to deeply and to move to resolve them. Exam- ment that in determining the very real and un- our community, and it is my pleasure to share ples include the National Commission on Ter- questionably important issue of determining Mary Nell Porter’s accomplishment and valu- rorist Attacks Upon the United States (also the safety of these implants, we must set pre- able contributions with my colleagues. known as the 9/11 Commission), the Commis- conceived notions aside, and ensure that science dictates our actions. I urge my col- f sion on the Intelligence Capabilities of the leagues to review these two documents and I THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION United States Regarding Weapons of Mass encourage you to join me in supporting the ON AN OPEN SOCIETY WITH SE- Destruction (also known as the Silberman unbiased and open-minded work of the FDA CURITY ACT Robb Commission) and the Kerner Commis- panel as it determines the safety of silicone sion following riotous uprisings that swept gel-filled breast implants for American con- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON American cities in the 1960’s and 1970’s. sumers. MARCH 4, 2005. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The important difference in the Commission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- proposed by this bill is that it seeks to act be- sions Committee, U.S. House Energy and Wednesday, April 6, 2005 fore a crisis in basic freedoms gradually takes Commerce Committee, (Members and Health Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I reintro- hold and becomes entrenched. Because glob- Legislative Assistants). DEAR SENATORS: The Food and Drug Ad- duce the United States Commission on an al terrorism is likely to be long lasting, we can ministration (FDA) is conducting an ongoing Open Society and Security Act, expressing an not afford to allow the proliferation of security regulatory process regarding breast im- idea I began working on when the first signs that most often requires no advance civilian plants, which the American Society of Plas- of the closing of parts of our open society ap- oversight or analysis of alternatives and reper- tic Surgeons (ASPS) fully supports. As phy- sicians and patient advocates, we support peared after the Oklahoma City bombing trag- cussions on freedom and commerce. edy, well before 9/11. This bill has grown sound science and have confidence that the more urgent as increasing varieties of security With only existing tools and thinking, we FDA will review valid scientific data and have been left to muddle through, using blunt make its decisions based on the best inter- throughout the country have proliferated with- ests of patients. Moreover, we believe a out any thought about their effect on common 19th century approaches, such as crude strong post-market surveillance process will freedoms and ordinary access. The bill I intro- blockades and other denials of access, or risk- serve the best interests of our patients. duce today would begin a systematic inves- ing the right to privacy using applications of As part of this process, the FDA’s General tigation that takes full account of the impor- and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel will be the latest technology with little attention to pri- conducting hearings on April 11–13 regarding tance of maintaining our democratic traditions vacy. The threat of terrorism to our democratic the pre-market approval (PMA) applications while responding adequately to the real and society is too serious to be left to ad hoc prob- of two manufacturers’ silicone gel-filled substantial threats terrorism poses. lem-solving. Such approaches are often as in- breast implants. The FDA appointed panel To be useful in accomplishing its difficult represents areas of expertise and judgment mission, the commission would be composed adequate as they are menacing. relevant to the product under review includ- not only of military and security experts, but We can do better, but only if we recognize ing academicians in specific fields, such as for the first time, they would be at the same and then come to grips with the complexities from radiology, oncology, biostatistics, eth- ics, plastic surgery, general surgery and table with experts from such fields as busi- associated with maintaining a society of free other disciplines. Each panelist is vigorously ness, architecture, technology, law, city plan- and open access in a world characterized by screened and cleared by the FDA in advance ning, art, engineering, philosophy, history, so- unprecedented terrorism. The place to begin is of their participation. Historically, panelists ciology, and psychology. To date, questions of with a high-level presidential commission of have been permitted to engage in edu- security most often have been left almost ex- cational activities promoting patient care. wise men and women expert in a broad spec- clusively to security and military experts. They These activities have not been deemed con- are indispensable participants, but these ex- trum of disciplines who can help chart the new flicts of interest. Anti-breast implant advo- perts cannot alone resolve all the new and un- course that will be required to protect both our cates continue to raise this issue to discredit people and our precious democratic institu- qualified and reputable clinicians. precedented issues raised by terrorism in an As a matter of background, the FDA’s Gen- open society. In order to strike the balance re- tions and traditions. eral and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel con- quired by our democratic traditions, a cross ducted a similar hearing in October 2003. The

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.131 E07PT1 April 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E591 hearings were conducted in a highly open this fact and still choose to undergo breast land, Finland, and Germany have already and transparent process, with more than 20 implant surgery. Current research shows implemented programs. Australia and Brazil hours of public testimony and signification that an overwhelming majority are happy have also implemented registries. deliberation. Ultimately, the 2003 Advisory with their decision. The ASPS and its members support sound Panel recommended approval of the device HISTORY/SCIENCE science and have been leaders in the research with a number of conditions. The conditions It is important to distinguish between an- on the safety and efficacy of breast implant outlined by the panel include development of ecdotal and scientific evidence with regard surgery. Our primary concern is the safety of a model informed consent form, patient edu- to breast implants. Anecdotal evidence and our patients and we are strongly interested cation, surgeon education, patient follow-up junk science do not provide valid contribu- in the collection of accurate and reliable and exams, annual reports to FDA, implant tions to the review and analysis of this de- data pertaining to breast implants. We re- retrieval testing, a breast implant registry, vice. Plastic surgeons actively support valid cently launched the medically-grounded on- and recommendation for removal of ruptured scientific research on the safety and efficacy line resource for women and other concerned implants. In January 2004, the FDA decided of breast implants, as well as the psycho- parties, www.reastimplantsafety.org. We en- to postpone action pending submission of ad- logical impact of breast augmentation. The courage you to visit the site for the latest ditional manufacturer data outlined in a re- following are select areas of scientific re- information on breast implants and patient vised draft guidance to be addressed at this search that Congress should be aware of in safety. We believe that the upcoming hearing subsequent panel hearing. of the FDA General and Plastic Survery De- Given the level of interest in the FDA’s re- relation to breast implants. The National Academy of Sciences’ Insti- vices panel will again be rigorous and the view of silicone breast implants, it is impor- tute of Medicine report, issued in 2000, found panel deliberations will be largely based on tant that Members of Congress are provided no scientific evidence of an association be- the findings of science, rather than emotion accurate and science-based information con- tween silicone breast implants and disease; and anecdote. cerning these medical devices. the report represents a comprehensive and The ASPS has offered to work with the PATIENT SAFETY unbiased review of breast implant safety by FDA, public, and manufacturer in order to The ASPS believes that the FDA’s scru- top experts in a variety of medical fields. address many of the conditions attached to tiny of this product is appropriate to ensure Safety of Silicone Breast Implants, Institute the panel’s affirmative recommendation. patient safety. We are not interested in sup- of Medicine, National Academy Press, 2000. Specifically, the panel recommended that porting any device that is not proven safe. In Recent studies about suicide among Scan- the manufacturer work with professional or- 2000, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued dinavian women who have breast implants ganizations to create patient and surgeon an exhaustive report that reviewed and ana- warrant further investigation. Suicide is a education materials, a model informed con- lyzed the scientific literature on silicone very complicated problem with many con- sent form, and establish a breast implant breast implants. The IOM concluded that tributing factors; biological, genetic, social registry and we are responding to that call. there is no link between silicone breast im- and cultural. It is important to note that the We hear stories every day of women whose plants and systemic disease. The primary recent studies do not show a ‘‘cause and ef- lives have been dramatically improved with safety issues for women who choose breast fect’’ relationship between breast implants the use of this device. We are hopeful that implants are local in nature and include the and suicide. Plastic surgeons and the med- the FDA’s regulatory review process can following complications: (1) Capsular con- ical community in the U.S. have studied continue moving toward a conclusion based tracture or tightening of natural scar tissue breast implants, breast augmentation pa- on science. around the implant (contracture is unpre- tients, and breast reconstruction patients for Sincerely, dictable and, when severe, may require cor- more than 30 years with no indication of a SCOTT L. SPEAR, MD, rective surgery); (2) Implant rupture, which relationship between breast implant surgery ASPS President. carries risk of additional surgery for replace- and suicide. Further investigation of this ment; and (3) Infections associated with issue is appropriate. Mortality among aug- SAFETY OF SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS breast implants, which are generally not mentation mammoplasty patients. Epidemi- common. The IOM report noted that while ology. 2001; 12:321–326. Total and cause spe- BACKGROUND breast implants have improved over time, cific mortality among Swedish women with In October, 2003, the General and Plastic patient safety issues associated with local cosmetic breast implants: prospective study. Surgery Devices Panel convened by the Food complications require additional research. Brit Med j. 326:527–528, 2003. and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded The ASPS has supported and is supporting The National Institutes of Health (NIH) that there was a dearth of long-term safety continued research in these and other areas. issued a report to Congress in May of 2003 on data related to silicone breast implants. Our clinical experience over 35 years with the status of its research on the long-term Contrary to this contention, there are in fact breast augmentation surgery shows an excel- health effects of breast implants. The report almost 100 published papers in the peer-re- lent track record and the demand for breast stated that there was not sufficient evidence viewed biomedical literature assessing long- augmentation surgery has grown steadily to support any relationship between breast term effects of cosmetic breast implants, vir- with nearly 250,000 procedures performed in implants and connective tissue disorders. tually all of which are reassuring in their 2003. The ASPS believes that an important The NIH report also cited a recent National lack of evidence for adverse effects. component of patient safety and satisfaction Cancer Institute (NCI) finding that women Concerns about a link between silicone with breast augmentation depends on pa- with breast implants showed a slight de- breast implants and varlious adverse health tients being fully informed about both the crease in the risk for breast cancer. National outcomes were initially raised in the 1980’s benefits and risks of the surgical procedure. Institutes of Health. Breast implants: status and early 1990’s by anecdotal case reports. Consequently, ASPS has developed a com- of research at the National Institutes of However, as unanimously concluded by sev- prehensive document that covers all of the Health, May 2003. eral independent expert review committees risks and potential complications in breast Since the Institute of Medicine report in by the late 1990’s,1–5 these alleged health implant surgery for plastic surgeons to use 2000, numerous studies have been conducted risks have not been supported by the numer- when discussing the procedure with their pa- which investigate the purported connection ous analytic epidemiologic studies of cos- tients. of breast implants to cancer. However, re- metic breast implant recipients. Since publi- CHOICE searchers have consistently found no persua- cation of these independent reviews from Currently saline-filled breast implants, ap- sive evidence of causal association between various countries, including the United proved by the FDA in 2000, are the only im- breast implants and any type of cancer. States, a large number of long-term cohort plants available for general use in breast Breast Implants and Cancer: Causation, De- studies of connective tissue diseases, unde- augmentation. Silicone gel-filled implants layed Detection and Survival, May, 2001 fined connective tissue disease, cancer, may only be used in clinical trials for recon- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. neurologic disorders, mother-offspring ef- structive breast surgery and limited clinical In 2000, the Plastic Surgery Educational fects and mortality have been published.6–38 trials for breast augmentation. The FDA’s Foundation established the National Breast CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE device approval process will determine Implant Registry (NaBIR). It was founded to whether requirements for safety and efficacy collect and analyze data regarding breast More than 20 case-control and cohort in- have been met and whether women should implant surgery to further understand the vestigations have been conducted in in North have additional choices regarding the type of risks and benefits of this procedure. To date America and Europe to evaluate the poten- implants they may select for breast surgery. more than 21,000 women have registered with tial association between cosmetic silicone The implant type that provides the best aes- NaBIR and there are 316 surgical facilities breast implants and the occurrence of CTDs. thetic outcome depends on a variety of indi- entering data. We believe that NaBIR is Initially, the primary concern was the occur- vidual patient factors. In all cases, patient quickly becoming a world standard for an rence of systemic sclerosis, although these safety and informed decision making should electronic breast implant registry, as it is epidemiologic studies have examined the oc- be primary considerations in selecting a par- being considered in a number of European currence of numerous other CTDs. The pub- ticular type of implant. and Latin American countries. In December lished case-control studies,39–49 and cohort Like other implantable medical devices, of 2002, the European Union mandated that studies,6,18,35,37,50–59 many of which have been breast implants may not last a lifetime. participating countries implement breast large, long-term follow-up studies, have been Hundreds of thousands of women understand implant registries by 2004; Denmark, Eng- remarkably consistent in finding no evidence

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:29 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06AP8.135 E07PT1 E592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2005 of an association between silicone breast im- reported in this study, which suffers from implant age. For ‘‘third generation’’ im- plants and any individual CTD or all estab- several methodological shortcomings, is in- plants (barrier-coated, low bleed implants lished CTDs combined. Moreover, meta-anal- consistent with the overwhelming weight of available since 1988), the percentage of im- yses, weight-of-the-evidence, and critical re- the epidemiologic evidence and is bio- plants that remained intact was estimated views have unanimously concluded that logically implausible.86 as 98% at 5 years and 83%–85% at 10 years.21 there is no evidence of an association be- BREAST CANCER DETECTION Only one prospective study to date has been tween breast implants and any of the CTDs Concern has been raised that the ability to conducted to address the possible health im- evaluated individually or combined.2–5,60–66 detect early breast cancer is limited in plications of ruptured, in situ silicone breast ‘‘ATYPICAL:’’ CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE women with breast implants. The hypothesis implants. 25 An association has also been hypothesized that breast implants may interfere with In this unique study, Holmich et al, ex- between silicone breast implants and some physical breast examination or mammo- amined the possible health implications, in- new ‘‘atypical’’ disease, which does not ful- graphic visualization of breast tumors, lead- cluding changes over time in MRI findings, fill established diagnostic criteria for any ing to delays in breast cancer diagnosis and serological markers, or self-reported breast known CTD and may bear some resemblance worse prognosis among women receiving im- symptoms, of untreated silicone breast im- plant ruptures. Sixty-four women with im- to fibromyalgia.67 Those studies which did plants, is based on the findings of a few early include undefined CTD as an outcome, many clinical studies,87,88 many of them origi- plant rupture diagnosed by MRI were fol- of which have been large, long-term follow- nating from the same clinic. However, the lowed for two years, and a second MRI was up studies, have been strikingly consistent interpretation of these clinical case series is performed. A control group of women with in finding no convincing evidence of an asso- hampered by potential referral or ascertain- no evidence of rupture on either MRI was ciation between silicone breast implants and ment bias, small sample size and absence of used for comparison. The majority of women atypical connective tissue or rheumatic dis- a control group. The results of numerous had no visible MRI changes of their ruptured implants. There was no increase in ease.2,5,6,8,14,18.24,46,68 analytic epidemiologic studies, which used autoantibody levels, and no increase in re- FIBROMYALGIA control groups to provide comparison data, consistently show that women with breast ported breast hardness. Women did report a In 2001, Brown et al.35 reported an excess of implants do not in fact present with more significant increase in non-specific breast self-reported fibromyalgia among women advanced stages of breast cancer or experi- changes compared with women in the control who had ruptured implants with extra- ence shorter survival (the clinically relevant group. The authors concluded that, for most capsular silicone migration (extracapsular outcomes), thus indicating no delay in breast women, rupture is a harmless condition rupture) diagnosed by magnetic resonance cancer detection following breast augmenta- which does not appear to progress or to imaging (MRI). However, this elevated risk tion.19,32,71,89–97 produce significant clinical symptoms. ratio cannot be meaningfully interpreted, In a recently published large-scale study,98 LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP due to the inappropriate use of a combined women receiving silicone gel implants for group of women with intracapsular rupture Over the past six years, the majority of the breast reconstruction after breast cancer had epidemiologic cohort studies were performed and women with intact implants as the com- significantly lower mortality rates than 68–70 in Scandinavia, where unique nationwide parison group. It is also noteworthy that those women who did not receive breast im- the rates of fibromyalgia reported among databases and data-linking possibilities plants after cancer surgery. Thus, there is no exist. Table 1 presents the average years of women with intact implants or intracapsular evidence that silicone gel implants adversely 36 follow-up and the maximum years of follow- ruptures in the study by Brown et al. are affect survival following breast cancer. remarkably high compared with the esti- up for these cohort studies, by country: NEUROLOGIC DISEASE mated prevalence rate of 3.4% for U.S. women71 and with similar or lower preva- With respect to other outcomes, during the TABLE 1 lence rates reported in many other coun- past six years, three large, population-based cohort studies have been conducted to evalu- Ave. yrs. of Max. yrs. of tries,6,55,72–76 indicating a biased selection of Country follow-up follow-up women in that study. ate risk for neurologic disease among women Most recently, Holmich et al.18 explicitly with cosmetic breast implants,9, 28, 99 and no Denmark ...... 9 23 association has been found. Breiting et al.24 ...... 19 35 tested the hypothesis of an increased risk of Finland ...... 10 30 fibromyalgia by rupture status among 238 OFFSPRING EFFECTS AND BREASTFEEDING Sweden ...... 11 29 unselected women with cosmetic silicone Similarly, three epidemiologic investiga- breast implants. There was no excess of un- tions,10,15,100 all population-based retrospec- These studies had, on average, a decade of defined CTD or other chronic inflammatory tive cohort studies, have examined health follow-up and almost three decades of follow- condition, including fibromyalgia. None of outcomes among children born to mothers up for the longest term implant recipients. the women with extracapsular rupture re- with silicone breast implants, and none has In the recent Danish study by Breiting et ported fibromyalgia. Thus, the finding by found evidence of adverse health outcomes al.,24 the average years of follow-up was 19, Brown et al.35 of a greater than two-fold ex- among the children. Concerns about possible with a maximum of 35 years. Thus, the large cess of self-reported fibromyalgia among contamination of breast milk with silicone body of nationwide investigations origi- women with extracapsular rupture was not compounds and of potential adverse health nating in these populations belies the asser- confirmed in the study by Holmich et al.,18 effects to infants who are breastfed by moth- tion that there is a dearth of data on long- who concluded that implant rupture is not ers with silicone breast implants are not sup- term effects of silicone breast implants. associated with fibromyalgia or other rheu- ported by the scientific literature. In fact, SUICIDE matic conditions. the American Academy of Pediatrics 101 pol- Four mortality studies have reported ele- BREAST AND OTHER CANCERS icy statement on the transfer of drugs and vated risks of suicide among women with More than 10 epidemiologic studies, many other chemicals into human milk concluded cosmetic breast implants compared with the of which have been large and able to assess that ‘‘The Committee on Drugs does not feel general population.20,29,30,34 Recently, how- long-term risks, have been conducted in Eu- that the evidence currently justifies ever, the suicide excess has been shown to be rope and North America to evaluate the po- classifying silicone implants as a contra- related to pre-implant psychiatric dis- tential association between cosmetic breast indication to breastfeeding.’’ Similarly, the orders.30 Institute of Medicine of the National Acad- implants and the incidence of breast or other SUMMARY cancers, notably lung cancer, cancers of the emy of Sciences 2 concluded that ‘‘convincing In summary, after almost a decade of ex- cervix and vulva, leukemia, and multiple evidence is available that silicon concentra- tensive epidemiologic research, the weight of myeloma.17,23,24,32–34,77–83 Although the pri- tions in breast milk are the same in mothers the epidemiologic evidence is overwhelm- mary concern has been breast cancer risk, with and without breast implants, and thus ingly reassuring that there are no long-term epidemiologic studies have been remarkably there are no data to support transmission of adverse effects associated with silicone consistent in finding no evidence of in- silicone to infants in breast milk of mothers breast implants. creased risk for breast or other cancers with implants.’’ among women with breast implants; in fact; RUPTURE INCIDENCE REFERENCES in most studies the risk of breast cancer was There has been only one published study to 1. 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