July 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1399 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

AMENDING PUBLIC HEALTH SERV- CONGRATULATING THE MENTAL members volunteer and maintain the expense ICE ACT WITH RESPECT TO NA- HEALTH CENTER OF CHAMPAIGN of the Hampshire County Library. In 1926, the TIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE COUNTY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVER- auxiliary assisted the Legion in designing an CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL SARY honor roll plaque for the World War I service- AND PREVENTION men of Hampshire County. HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Post No. 137 has an active membership of OF ILLINOIS 400 in Capon Bridge, WV. Post Commander SPEECH OF Bob Brasher is assisted by President Sally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reid and Larry LaFollette, head of the Sons of HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Thursday, July 13, 2006 the Legion group. OF ILLINOIS Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise Each of these organizations provides a today in honor of the Mental Health Center of venue for fellowship, volunteerism, and patriot- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Champaign County on the celebration of its ism. The service each member has given to Tuesday, July 11, 2006 50th anniversary. their Nation and community shall be forever The Champaign County Mental Health Clinic cherished and represented. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Benjamin opened its doors 50 years ago as a program f Disraeli once exclaimed, ‘‘The health of the of the Champaign County Mental Health Soci- PENCE CALLS ON CONGRESS TO ety. On July 22, 1968, the Mental Health Cen- people is really the foundation upon which all STAND FOR THE SANCTITY OF ter became incorporated and changed its their happiness and all their powers as a state LIFE depend.’’ name to the Mental Health Center of Cham- paign County. Throughout its years of service Rooted in this reality, the Centers for Dis- to the community, the Mental Health Center HON. MIKE PENCE ease Control and Prevention lead vital public has continually expanded mental health serv- OF INDIANA health initiatives to prevent and control infec- ices to meet the needs of the public. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tious and chronic disease, injuries, workplace The Mental Health Center of Champaign Thursday, July 13, 2006 hazards, disabilities, and environmental health County is committed to providing critical men- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, in the coming threats. However, the effectiveness of its work tal health services to the community. Since its days, Congress will consider legislation to depends on its strong partnerships with other inception, the Mental Health Center has pro- make taxpayer dollars available for what is organizations, notably, the National Founda- vided residential, outpatient, school-based, known as embryonic stem cell research. tion for the Centers for Disease Control and and 24-hour crisis services to promote the re- Stating the case for an imminent presi- Prevention. covery, awareness, and the understanding of dential veto, in 2001 President Bush made the mental health and related illnesses. The National Foundation was founded by moral dimensions of scientific testing on The citizens of the 15th district and I are human embryos clear. Congress in 1995 to bridge outside resources very proud of the Mental Health Center of These are the principles: It is morally wrong and partners with CDC scientists, and it has Champaign County for their continued efforts to create human life to destroy it for research. greatly enhanced the CDC’s impact in such to provide quality services to those in need of Also, it is morally wrong to take the tax dollars areas as global health, anti-microbial resist- them. We look forward to a prosperous future of millions of pro-life Americans and use them ance, the obesity epidemic, healthy aging, and in which the Mental Health Center will con- to finance research that they find morally ob- emergency preparedness and response. Most tinue its dedication to mental health services. jectionable. The choice of our time was de- recently, the foundation created the Emer- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me scribed millennia ago: ‘‘See, I set before you today in recognizing the Mental Health Center gency Preparedness & Response Fund. This blessings and curses, life and death. Now of Champaign County on its 50th anniversary choose life that you and your children may fund will provide the CDC with resources it of service to our community. needs for rapid response to large-scale public live.’’ I urge my colleagues to stand for the f health emergencies, such as terrorist attacks sanctity of life at every level. Stand with Presi- dent George W. Bush. Reject taxpayer funding or an avian flu pandemic. Given this organiza- TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION of human embryo research. tion’s immeasurable contribution to national POST NO. 91, NO. 137 AND AUXIL- f public health initiatives, I urge members to IARY UNIT NO. 91 support S. 655. This bill proposes increased ANNIVERSARY OF ADVANCEMENT funding for grants to the foundation, allows for HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION more voluntary service to the CDC by founda- OF WEST VIRGINIA tion individuals, and permits the CDC Director IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DANNY K. DAVIS to provide facilities, utilities, and support serv- Thursday, July 13, 2006 OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices to the foundation if doing so is advan- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, today we recog- tageous to CDC programs and the American nize the American Legion Post No. 91 and Thursday, July 13, 2006 people. Provisions of this bill will indeed Auxiliary Unit No. 91 in Romney, WV, and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, it is my strengthen the CDC and National Foundation’s Post No. 137 in Capon Bridge, WV. Both are pleasure to rise in celebration of the trail- partnership and result in better public health located in my district, Hampshire County. blazing work done by Advancement Via Indi- outcomes for our Nation. Post No. 91 has a long tradition of monthly vidual Determination. Twenty-five years ago, meetings since 1920, sponsoring strong child Thomas Carlyle once said, ‘‘He who has Mary Catherine Swanson founded an organi- and youth programs, and flying flags on holi- zation rooted in the belief that, if the desire to health, has hope, and he who has hope has days such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, the go to college is met with a willingness to work everything.’’ Let us ensure that we do every- Fourth of July, and Hampshire Heritage days. hard, then those students who are capable of thing in our power to improve the health status Post Commander Madelaine Shallcross has completing a rigorous curriculum but are fall- of our people. In doing so, we will most cer- boosted membership to 450 members. ing short of their potential can realize their de- tainly ensure the productivity and fruitfulness Auxiliary Unit No. 91 is led by 7-year Presi- sire if schools provide them with the nec- of their lives. dent Diana Haines. Founded in 1926 with only essary tools. 22 members, it has now grown to be part of AVID expands opportunities to those stu- the third largest unit in the State. The 435 dents who have traditionally been neglected

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:53 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\E13JY6.REC E13JY6 mmaher on PROD1PC70 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2006 by the system. AVID is changing the belief Before coming to Lake Land, Dr. Luther As long as Hamas embraces terrorism and system of entire communities by showing that served on Governor Jim Edgar’s Integration of refuses to acknowledge the right of Israel to low-income and minority students can achieve Workforce Education task force and Governor exist, terrorists will persist in the Palestinian at the highest levels and succeed in college. George Ryan’s Illinois Workforce Investment lands. In 2004–2005, 49.4 percent of AVID students Board. Upon arriving at the college, Dr. Luther Earlier this week, Hizballah kidnapped two were Hispanic and 17 percent were black. The faced many challenges in reforming and im- Israeli soldiers in Northern Israel. Israel has success of these students is critical to closing proving the college’s educational system and responded in an effort to rescue these soldiers the achievement gap. atmosphere, including reversing a substantial and diminish the ability to Hizballah to launch In Chicago is a legendary educator named budget deficit and shrinking student enroll- missiles into Israeli population centers. Marva Collins. She argues, ‘‘When we cease ment, as well as beautifying a deteriorating I rise to express support for our ally, Israel, destroying [students’] self-esteem by making campus. as it deals with yet more terrorist acts . . . the them doubt their abilities and leading them to Today, the college operates on a stable kidnapping of its soldiers during late June and believe that their worth is unimportant and val- budget and is considered one of the most the continuing barrage of rockets launched at ueless, we shall see the poor student become beautiful places in central Illinois, but Dr. Lu- Israeli citizens from Gaza and Lebanon. a good student, and the good student become ther considers his greatest accomplishment to The kidnapping of the Israeli soldiers can a superior student. Creating doubt in the mind be increasing the college’s headcount enroll- certainly be considered a provocation of war. erases self-esteem and self-value.’’ ment by 113 percent since his arrival. Unfortunately, Israel’s withdrawal from the We have put hurdle after hurdle in front of Dr. Luther has helped to create many of Gaza strip has not led to a positive trans- our students, but we have forgotten to teach Lake Land College’s successful off-campus formation of Palestinian politics or more secu- them how to jump. We expect them to dem- programs. Lake Land is the largest provider of onstrate what they have learned in school, but rity for the Israeli people. postsecondary education to correctional cen- Likewise, Israel’s withdrawal from southern we have not taught them to read. We expect ters in the State of Illinois, and the college them to go to college and get a job, but we Lebanon in 2000—which was certified by the now offers over 160 online courses. In addi- United Nations—has failed to provide peace have not given them the learning skills they tion, Dr. Luther has been an exceptional fund- need to graduate from high school, much less for Israelis living in northern Israel. Since raiser, increasing Lake Land’s annual scholar- Israel’s 2000 withdrawal, Hizballah has fired college. In the absence of a college-going tra- ship fund six fold, from $50,000 to $300,000. dition in their families and communities, how hundreds of rockets targeting Israeli civilians. Citizens of the 15th District of Illinois honor Over the past year, Hizballah has carried out can we be surprised that students are not Dr. Luther for his innovation and leadership at meeting our unrealistic expectations? Teach- four major attacks into Israel in an effort to Lake Land College. He has done a great serv- harm Israeli citizens. ing organizational and study skills, working on ice to our community and greater central Illi- Israel exhausted all non-military means to critical thinking, providing tutors, and creating nois. get its soldier released by Hamas before it enrichment and motivational activities, AVID Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me called for these military actions. has challenged all of us to examine the les- today in celebrating the career of Lake Land sons we are teaching our children. College President Robert K. Luther. The Hamas-led Palestinian Authority is fail- ing the Palestinian people by giving comfort to AVID has reminded all of us to stop blaming f the victims of an education system in crisis, terrorists. and it has realized tremendous success rates. TRIBUTE TO 100TH ANNIVERSARY It is imperative that we provide Israel with In 2004–2005, 75.1 percent of AVID graduates OF THE LONDON POST OFFICE continued and broad-based support since an were accepted to 4-year colleges. 99.1 per- OF LONDON, WV even greater destabilizing force is developing cent of AVID students graduated from high in the region—a nuclear-armed Iran with ter- school, compared to 70 percent nationally. HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO rorist allies in Hizballah and Hamas. While 36 percent of students completed the 4- OF WEST VIRGINIA year college entrance requirement nationally, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f a staggering 86.7 percent of AVID students Thursday, July 13, 2006 IN RECOGNITION OF EMILY did so. LAWRIMORE Ms. Collins reminds us: ‘‘Our children and Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to parents surrender themselves to those who celebrate the 100th anniversary of the London are identified as protectors, but who actually Post Office in London, WV. Despite 15 post- HON. JOE WILSON destroy them. Children come to school to get masters and three different buildings it re- OF SOUTH CAROLINA mains a center of activity for the community. what they lack, and they are told, instead, all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the things they cannot do. We, the educators, The first location for the post office was in [—and indeed I believe the politicians—] a building near the railroad tracks, and it was Thursday, July 13, 2006 should be the hope of our children. We should later housed in a general store that burned Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- be their insurance against the dark side of fail- down in 1989. The current post office now sits er, with the continuity of a Congressional ses- ure and mediocrity, and, far too many times, on the same piece of land as the two previous sion, there is a normal shuffling of staff posi- we cancel that insurance by labeling them ‘At ones. This landmark has become an anchor of tions. Today, it is with mixed emotions that I Risk students.’ They come to be complete and the community for social gatherings and town announce the departure of Emily Lawrimore. far too many schools split them in halves.’’ news. For the past year and a half, Emily has held I commend and thank all of the men and Chip Frame is the current postmaster and one of the most difficult jobs on Capitol Hill— women that have contributed to AVID’s suc- has worked there for 9 years. Even with an serving as the Communications Director for cess over the past 25 years—empowering stu- hour commute, the family atmosphere and the Second Congressional District. Emily has dents to make responsible decisions and con- friendly community make it worth the drive for handled her position with professionalism, tribute positively to society. him. grace, and integrity. Her dedication and work f f ethic will be difficult to replace. CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF ISRAEL Emily began her career in Washington as a ROBERT LUTHER member of Congressman CHARLIE NORWOOD’s HON. DAVE WELDON staff. She leaves the halls of Congress tomor- row to become Assistant Press Secretary for OF FLORIDA HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON President George W. Bush. I am confident OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Emily will be a welcome addition to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 13, 2006 President’s press office. Thursday, July 13, 2006 Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, last A graduate of Clemson University, Emily Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise month Israel was provoked when Hamas ter- Lawrimore is one of two children of Marshall today to honor and celebrate the career of re- rorists kidnapped CPL. Gilad Shalit, an Israeli and Cindy Lawrimore of Columbus, Georgia. tiring Lake Land College President Robert K. soldier, manning and checkpoint. This was an She is a credit to the people of South Carolina Luther. Dr. Luther concluded his exceptionally unprovoked act of terror—act of war—against and Georgia, and I wish her Godspeed. accomplished 18-year tenure on June 30, Israel by Hamas—which also controls the Pal- In conclusion, God bless our troops and we 2006. estinian Authority government. will never forget September 11.

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BARNEY FRANK islation, which grants the title to these two completed her studies and today, July 13, OF MASSACHUSETTS hatcheries to the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2006, will receive her BA from the University IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since 1983, the Virginia Department of of Kent at ceremonies in Canterbury Cathe- Thursday, July 13, 2006 Game and Inland Fisheries has successfully dral. operated these two hatcheries on behalf of the Mr. Speaker, each graduate’s story is impor- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thanks to the tant. Some graduates, however, embody the as someone who voted against the original hard work and substantial investment by the hopes and dreams of millions of fellow coun- legislation authorizing the U.S. military action Commonwealth of Virginia and the 13 full-time trymen and women. Stellar Mamotto’s gradua- in Iraq, I remain convinced that our military in- employees working at the fish hatcheries, tion represents not just the triumph of a single volvement there is a mistake, regardless of these hatcheries consistently produce large individual, but the triumph of the human spirit which of the Administration’s evolving ration- stocks of brook, brown and rainbow trout for over all obstacles. And it represents a new be- ales for sending U.S. troops there is put for- recreational fishing every year. In fact, the ginning for Ms. Mamotto as she endeavors to ward. Paint Bank and Wytheville Hatcheries can take yet another step to even greater aca- I was therefore pleased to receive the reso- produce up to 861,632 trout each year, which demic achievement. lution on Iraq that was approved recently by accounts for over 40 percent of the trout Mr. Speaker, Members of the United States the New England Annual Conference of the stocked for public fishing in the Common- House of Representatives, please join me in United Methodist Church. This statement, wealth of Virginia. The Commonwealth has honoring Ms. Stellar Mamotto for her achieve- which calls for an orderly withdrawal of our also pledged to invest an additional $4.5 mil- ment and as she continues to strive to be of troops from Iraq, points out the deficiencies in lion to continue renovation of these hatcheries service to the people of Tanzania. our Iraq policy, while maintaining toward our in an effort to further enhance the hatcheries f military and civilian personnel serving there an capabilities and efficiency. appropriately supportive position. I ask that a There are over 2,300 miles of trout streams PERSONAL EXPLANATION copy of the resolution adopted by the New in Virginia and the Paint Bank and Wytheville England Annual Conference be printed here. Fish Hatcheries are vital to ensuring that these HON. SAM JOHNSON RS—209 REGARDING AMERICAN PARTICIPATION streams are well stocked with large and OF TEXAS IN THE WAR IN IRAQ healthy fish populations. For this reason, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Submitted by Proposed by Betty and Dan glad to support H.R. 5061, which will allow the Allen, Mark Goad, Gary Richards, Don Thursday, July 13, 2006 Commonwealth of Virginia to continue to Rudalevige, Phil Susag) Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, (Adopted Friday Evening, June 10, 2006) maintain the trout population for recreational fishing for people who live in and visit Virginia. due to illness in June. As a result, I missed Scripture and the call of Justice demand of votes on H. Res. 323, H.R. 4890, H.R. 5638, Christians a bias towards peace and rec- I appreciate the work of Mr. BOUCHER in onciliation. Our calling as United Methodist crafting this legislation and I urge its passage H.R. 4973, H.R. 4893, H.R. 889, H. Res. 890, Christians demands that we not remain si- today. H. Res. 895, H.R. 4761, H.R. 5672. lent regarding the on-going war in Iraq. We f Had I been present, I would have voted proclaim a God who cares for all people. ‘‘aye’’ on each of these measures. Clear evidence of absolute need is required IN HONOR OF STELLAR MAMOTTO f before engaging in armed conflict. Such evi- dence does not exist to support American oc- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH RECOGNlZING PASTOR EMERY cupation of Iraq. The conflict has crated and KING ON THE OCCASION OF HIS OF OHIO spread terrorism, not lessened it. It has com- 28TH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promised our own attitude as to the value of OF THE FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH human life. Thursday, July 13, 2006 IN WEBSTERN FLORIDA Therefore, The New England Conference of the United Methodist Church calls on all Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay churches to actively participate in peace- special tribute to a woman of extraordinary HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE making through preaching, prayer, study achievement, her life an inspiring lesson of the OF FLORIDA and participation in local forums and peace power of great determination. Stellar Mamotto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES actions. was born to humble beginnings in the Dodoma Further, we call on our church members to Thursday, July 13, 2006 be in regular contact with their U.S. Rep- region of Tanzania, East Africa, one of four resentatives and Senators, calling for the or- children. She strived for her educational devel- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. derly withdrawal of troops and personnel opment, not only for her own personal growth, Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Pastor from Iraq. We recommend that such contacts but to be of service to her community. In Emery King’s 28th anniversary serving at the begin during the week of June 19 and con- 1995, Ms. Mamotto won a scholarship to study Faith Baptist Church in Webster, Florida. I tinue on a monthly basis until such time as for a Certificate in Rural Development Plan- would like to extend my warmest congratula- withdrawal is achieved. ning and achieved the highest grade. She tions to him for a job well done. Further, the Annual Conference directs the trained to become a teacher from 1996 to When Pastor King first came to the church, Secretary to send this resolution to the U.S. Representatives and Senators from the New 1998. Just two years after qualifying, she was his commitment to God and to his parishioners England region, President Bush, Secretaries made Deputy Head Mistress of the Chilonwa shone through immediately. It was clear even Rumsfeld and Rice. Secondary School, a rural school in Tanza- from the first months of his tenure that he had Further, the New England Conference is nia’s poorest region. Her involvement ex- a unique commitment to the faith and to the called upon to support those troops return- tended far beyond her educational responsibil- men and women with whom he worshipped. ing from Iraq with our prayers, love and ities. She became dedicated to the long-term Over the years Pastor King has been blessed gratitude for their service to our country. economic progress of the Tanzanian people to have a church that has grown and pros- f through her work in community development pered under his leadership and service. PAINT BANK AND WYTHEVILLE and environmental sustainability in Chilonwa. Having spoken to many of the men and NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES Mr. Speaker, Ms. Mamotto knew that her women that he has counseled and worshiped CONVEYANCE ACT own aspirations and the aspirations of the with over the past 28 years, I know that Pastor people she served in the rural areas of Tan- King’s dedication to the Lord and to the scrip- SPEECH OF zania depended upon her pursuing higher ture has served as an inspiration to thousands HON. VIRGIL H. GOODE, JR. educational opportunities. So in September of throughout the Sumter County community. His 2003, as a result of her untiring efforts, her ministry has touched the hearts of many, and OF VIRGINIA scholarship and her personal charisma, the re- the Faith Baptist Church is a stronger institu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources to study abroad suddenly materialized tion because of his leadership. Monday, July 10, 2006 and she found herself traveling to Canterbury, Mr. Speaker, Pastor Emery King’s length of Mr. GOODE. Madam Speaker, I rise today England where she enrolled in the University service to the Faith Baptist Church of Webster in support of H.R. 5061, the Paint Bank and of Kent to study Environmental Social is only matched by his commitment to the

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The Iran of tomorrow will I wish Pastor King the best of luck and joy gion, ethnic makeup, and dialect. We are be a non-nuclear country and devoid of weap- as he embarks on what will hopefully be the committed to the ‘‘Universal Declaration of ons of mass destruction. next 28 years of service to God and to his Human Rights’’. Dear compatriots, honorable friends, What church. 2. In the future Iran all individual free- I enumerated was the synopsis of the Iranian doms will be recognized. These include free- Resistance’s views and program for our na- f dom of speech, clothing, marriage and di- tion once it is liberated from the oppression TIME FOR A SECULAR vorce, employment, travel, choosing one’s of the mullahs. To realize this program, free DEMOCRACY IN IRAN residency and citizenship. elections will be held for a national con- 3. The litmus test of the legitimacy of the stituent assembly within six months of the country’s political and legal makeup is the toppling of the ruling religious dictatorship. HON. WM. LACY CLAY universal suffrage. In the future Iran the At the end of the six-month period, the pro- OF MISSOURI right to make key political decisions in soci- visional government will step down and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ety and the people’s right to change the gov- people’s elected constituent assembly will Thursday, July 13, 2006 ernment will be respected and various coun- begin work to appoint the new government cils will be set up in all spheres of society in and draft the new constitution. Three years Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, on July 1, 2006, order to uphold and guarantee democracy. ago, when the French police launched an un- thousands of Iranians from around the world, 4. We seek a pluralistic republic, in which precedented raid against the office of the Na- including the members of the Iranian American complete freedom of parties, associations tional Council of Resistance of Iran, freedom Cultural Association of Missouri, gathered in and unions are guaranteed. was again at stake. From the onset, it was 5. In the free Iran of tomorrow we will de- obvious that the raid was the outcome of a Paris to express their interest in a free Iran fend the abolition of the death penalty. This and their support for the National Council of deal with the theocracy ruling Iran. In truth, is our response to the ruthless killings and the Resistance of a victimized nation was Resistance of Iran. brutality with which the mullahs have ruled being suppressed. Fortunately, in the past At this gathering, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi gave clutched on to their reign. Torture will be three years, this Resistance’s perseverance a speech about the need to bring freedom and banned under any circumstances. There will overcame the June 17 conspiracy. Two weeks democracy to the people of Iran. I would like be no room for cruel and degrading punish- ago, on the anniversary of the June 17, 2003 to take this opportunity to share with my col- ments under whatever pretext, including raid, the Paris Court of Appeals revoked the leagues an excerpt from her inspiring address. under the cloak of religion. oppressive and unwarranted restrictions 6. The Iranian Resistance is committed to In the name of God, in the name of Iran, in against members and officials of the resist- the separation of church and state. In the ance. This ruling clearly testifies to the in- the name of freedom, fellow Iranians, dear Iran of tomorrow the principle of freedom of friends: With warmest greetings to all of you nocence of this resistance and the hollow na- religion will be respected. The country’s laws ture of the June 17 dossier and the accusa- who represent the freedom, dignity and the will not ban any religion. No religion will resistance of our homeland, Iran. The sound tions of cult and terrorism that go with it. enjoy privilege over another and no citizen Dear Friends, Today, there is only one way of shackles of the religious dictatorship will be subjected to any personal or social breaking apart and the song of victory can to thwart this threat. The West must reverse privilege or privation in their individual or course and respect the will of the Iranian be heard in your resolve and faith, in the social rights because of their belief or non- uprisings of our Azeri compatriots, and in people to establish democracy. Any step in belief in any religion. other directions, any delay in this respect the victory of those who persevered after the 7. We are committed to the Convention on events of June 17, 2003. I also send my greet- will benefit the regime. The Resistance is the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimina- the solution not only for establishing democ- ings to the distinguished personalities from tion Against Women. In the Iran of France and other countries that have hon- racy in Iran but also for peace and security tommorow, men and women will enjoy equal in the entire world. The solution to the nu- ored us by their presence. I thank Madam rights in all political, social and economic Edith Cresson, the former Prime Minister of clear crisis and to thwart the danger of a war sectors. Women will have equal participation is democratic change in Iran. Indeed, by re- France and the honorable mayors in dif- in the political leadership of the country. ferent cities in the province of Val d’Osie as lying on its beloved nation, this Resistance 8. In the Iran of tomorrow all forms of sex- holds the key to the Iranian equation. The well as the dignified deputies of various par- ual exploitation of women will be prevented. liaments from around the world. mullahs are trying to give the impression Polygamy will be banned. Physical, sexual that opposition to war means supporting Dear Friends: We are standing at a very ex- and psychological violence against women traordinary juncture of Iran’s history: The their regime. Thus, any opposition to war is will be considered a crime. only justified when accompanied by opposi- turning point for a major birth and a mag- 9. In the Iran of tomorrow oppression, dis- tion to religious fascism. Opposition to war nificent destiny toward which we are being crimination and lawlessness concerning chil- is effective only when it is accompanied by steered. Today, all the paths to ensure the dren and child labor will be banned. survival of the velayat-e faqih regime have 10. The judiciary of the future Iran will be supporting the Iranian people’s Resistance reached a dead end. Neither the deceitful founded upon a uniform system of justice. It for freedom. On behalf of the Iranian people’s spin game of reform nor the policy of ap- will be a two-tiered system based on the pre- Resistance, I want to remind the Western peasement bore any fruit. Propelling sumption of innocence, the right to defense, countries to learn of the catastrophic experi- Ahmadinejad to power submerged the regime the right to seek justice, the right to be ence of giving concessions to the religious in its entirety in a mortal crisis. Today, the tried in open courts with the presence of the One day, the late Dr. Mossadeq in his trip to sun for the future of our nation is on the ho- jury. In this system, their will be no dis- the United States told President Harry Tru- rizon. The terrorist label (against the Peo- crimination on issuing judgment. The com- man, I have not come to ask for anything. I ple’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran) has be- plete independence of the judges and the Bar have come to ask you to remain neutral in come a source of shame for the appeasers and Association will be guaranteed. the dispute over oil. Today, we are not ask- the June 17 dossier has discredited them fur- 11. In the Iran of tomorrow the free market ing you for anything, neither money, nor ther. The waves of victory and freedom rush will be respected. Economic opportunity will weapons. But we demand that you remain ahead in the declaration of 5.2 million Iraqis, be provided to the people equitably and all neutral in the struggle the Iranian nation is in the ruling by the Paris Court of Appeals restrictions on self employment will be lift- waging to attain freedom and democracy. We and in the spate of uprisings in Iranian cit- ed. are demanding that you remove the MEK ies. So, with a voice louder than ever, we 12. We are determined to ensure that in the from the terrorist list and recognize the again say, the only option, the only correct Iran of tomorrow every member of society right of the Iranian people to resist dictator- path and the only correct answer to the Ira- will enjoy access to social services, including ship. The declaration by 5.2 million Iraqis nian problem is the establishment of democ- education, hygiene and athletic opportuni- who demanded the eviction of the clerical re- racy. We say no to war, no to appeasement, ties. Universities will be governed by inde- gime from Iraq and the recognition of the yes to the third option: which is democratic pendent councils elected by the faculty and status of the People’s Mojahedin Organiza- change by the Iranian people and their Re- students. tion of Iran is a brilliant achievement by sistance. We say that the great nation of 13. In the Iran of tomorrow the just right this front. This declaration is a great victory Iran itself has the capability and the capac- to autonomy of the people of Kurdistan will and breakthrough which presents Iraq and ity to change its own destiny to achieve de- be recognized. We seek the eradication of the rest of the world with the correct path to mocracy. And it undoubtedly will. Accord- dual discrimination against all ethnic mi- democracy, security and independence of ingly, I will present the outlines of the Re- norities in Iran in the framework of the Iraq, by rejecting the Iranian regime’s med- sistance’s program for the Iran of tomorrow. country’s indivisible territorial integrity. dling which has targeted Iraq’s survival and This program reflects the Iranian people’s 14. In the Iran of tomorrow, interference in democracy. The fact that some 5.2 million historic aspirations. the internal affairs of other countries will be Iraqis above the age of 18 declared that ‘‘the

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Fortunately, Iraqis in- civil matters now handled by the U.S. Attor- Today I offer my deepest appreciation for vited the United Nations, international orga- ney, a federal official. Instead the new District the dedicated service of these caregivers to nizations and the International Committee Attorney would become the city’s chief legal our country and our Nation’s most valuable of Lawyers to study and examine the signed officer. As presently constituted, the U.S. At- asset, our children. And I commend Genera- documents of their historic declaration. We torney’s office in the District is the largest in tions United for all their outstanding work in urged those organizations and especially the the country only because it serves mainly as helping improve the lives of and create oppor- United Nations Security Council to accept tunity for our children. the invitation. For this reason, we have said the local city prosecutor. That office needs to time and again that we will accept free elec- be freed up to do security and other federal f work particularly in the post 9–11 nation’s cap- tions under the auspices of the United Na- RECOGNIZING MR. GARY WIL- tions and based on popular sovereignty and ital. not the velayat-e faqih and will accept a ref- There is no issue of greater importance to LIAMS, THE UNIVERSITY OF erendum. At the same time, however, we said our citizens and no issue on which residents MARYLAND’S MOST WINNINGEST that a viper would never give birth to a dove. have less say here than the prosecution of COACH One should not expect anything other than local crimes. A U.S. Attorney has no business killings and repression from the ruling the- in the local criminal affairs of local jurisdic- HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER ocracy. Twenty-seven years of crime and suppression are enough. It is now time for tions. No other citizens in the United States OF MARYLAND freedom and the people’s sovereignty. Our are treated so unfairly on an issue of such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES salutes to Ashraf and its great commander major importance. This bill would simply make Thursday, July 13, 2006 Mojgan Parsai, and to MEK’s Secretary Gen- the D.A. accountable to the people who elect eral and her proud colleagues, my beloved him or her as elsewhere in the country. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, it brothers and sisters in Ashraf City, who in In addition to issues of democracy and self isn’t often a gifted and talented athlete has an the past three years on stepped up their government, such as congressional voting opportunity to exercise his skills as a coach. It steadfastness as they confronted an assort- rights and legislative and budget autonomy is even less common for that athlete to coach ment of difficulties, bombings, the denial of that District residents are entitled to as Amer- at his alma mater. It is rarer still for that ath- their water, electricity, medicine and sup- lete to be recognized as one of the best plies, the massacre of Iraqi workers of ican citizens, residents are determined to Ashraf City and intelligence, terrorist con- achieve each and every other element of coaches on the collegiate level. For this rea- spiracies and kidnappings. The Iranian peo- home rule. Amending the Home Rule Act with son, it gives me great pleasure to rise before ple and Iran’s brave women and men who are a local D.A. provision would be an important you today to celebrate the career of a good resolved in the struggle for freedom hold the development toward our goal of achieving true friend, a strong athlete, and an exceptional key to our nation’s freedom. It is the Iranian self-government. I urge my colleagues to sup- basketball coach, Mr. Gary Williams of the people and Resistance who endeavor for port this important measure. University of Maryland’s Terrapins. change, bring about change and build the fu- I have had the privilege of knowing Gary for f ture. It is the Iranian people and their Re- a number of years. We were undergraduates sistance who will overthrow the evil of fun- TRIBUTE TO GRANDPARENTS AND at the University of Maryland at the same damentalism. Iran will become the land of democracy and human rights. The Iranian OTHER RELATIVE-HEADED time. While I devoted my time to the univer- nation will triumph and will be free. HOUSEHOLDS sity’s lacrosse team, Gary could be found tear- May God bless you all. ing up the university’s basketball court. f HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Throughout his career, I have watched Gary OF CONNECTICUT excel as a leader in collegiate athletics. The THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DIS- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES university’s basketball team won only nine TRICT OF COLUMBIA DISTRICT games the year before Gary took over as ATTORNEY ESTABLISHMENT ACT Thursday, July 13, 2006 head coach. Under his leadership, they turned OF 2006 Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to around their losing streak by winning 19 pay tribute to the two and a half million grand- games in his first season. After his 17th sea- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON parents acting as primary caregivers to their son as the Terrapins’s coach, Gary Williams OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA grandchildren. In fact, across the country there surpassed legendary Charles ‘‘Lefty’’ Driesell IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are more than 6 million children living with a as the University of Maryland’s ‘‘winningest grandparent, or others living in relative-headed coach’’—reaching 353 career victories. Thursday, July 13, 2006 households. I commend those who coura- Gary led his team from a troubled period to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- geously step forward on a daily basis to care national distinction. Under his direction, the duce the District of Columbia District Attorney for these children, keeping them out of foster Terrapins have made it to the Sweet Sixteen Establishment Act of 2006, continuing a series care while providing safe, stable homes. seven times, had two consecutive Final Four of bills that I will introduce this session to en- Subsidized guardianship programs allow appearances, and relished a national cham- sure a continuation of the process of transition children to leave foster care for the permanent pionship in 2002. His is a story of pure deter- to full democracy and self-government for the care of nurturing relatives. Through subsidized mination, impeccable drive, and unprece- residents of the District of Columbia. This bill guardianship we are able to place a child with dented excellence. is the ninth in our ‘‘Free and Equal DC’’ series a grandparent or other relative who becomes The former point guard for the Terps re- of bills to eliminate anti-Home Rule legislation the legal guardian, while at the same time, ceived the highest honor as an alumnus by and to remedy obsolete or inappropriate con- providing the guardian the financial resources being inducted into the university’s Alumni Hall gressional intervention into the local affairs of to provide for the child’s basic needs. of Fame. He was ranked ninth among active the District of Columbia or denials of federal In its report, ‘‘Fostering the Future,’’ the na- NCAA Division I coaches. He was named the benefits or recognition routinely granted to tional, nonpartisan Pew Commission on Chil- Washingtonian Magazine’s ‘‘Washingtonian of other jurisdictions. dren in Foster Care recommended that Fed- the Year’’ and he was inducted into the Great- This bill will establish an Office of District At- eral guardianship assistance be provided ‘‘to er Washington Sports Hall of Champions, as torney for the District of Columbia, to be head- all children who leave foster care to live with well as the Washington, DC Metropolitan Bas- ed by a District Attorney elected by DC resi- a permanent legal guardian.’’ That is why I am ketball Hall of Fame. dents. Accordingly, this bill would move the proud to be a cosponsor of H.R. 3380, the Gary Williams has cemented his legacy by city a quantum leap toward full home rule for Guardianship Assistance Promotion and Kin- not only devoting his time and energy to the the District of Columbia and equality with other ship Support Act, which would allow the use of Terrapins, but by giving back to the commu- Americans. This bill effectuates a November Federal funding to support subsidized guard- nity at large. Throughout the year, Gary re- 2002 referendum where DC voters over- ianship programs. mains active in charity work, fundraising, and whelmingly (82 percent) approved a locally In my own State of Connecticut, 6 percent public speaking engagements. He is involved elected D.A. of the children live with non-parent relatives. with Coaches vs. Cancer, the Cystic Fibrosis

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With his leadership, they have built Williams has made significant strides in colle- Thursday, July 13, 2006 churches throughout Europe, Russia, the Phil- giate athletics. His leadership has allowed his Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise ippines, and South America. Their goal is to team to dominate basketball courts for 17 sea- today to express my gratitude for an incredibly establish missionary projects in every country. sons. His legacy will be remembered for years well hosted event in my district this past week. In Pace, the church has undergone great to come. Through a collaboration of more than 2,500 expansion. What was once a block building volunteers, the renowned Prairie Dunes Coun- has become a flourishing community with a f try Club and the United States Golf Associa- Family Life Center that houses a basketball tion, the 2006 U.S. Senior Open was con- court, gymnasium, 25 classrooms, a fellowship FORMATION OF THE RURAL PLAN- tested in Hutchinson, KS. hall, kitchen, and resource room. Brother Glyn NING ORGANIZATIONS OF AMER- I was proud to be in the crowd of this well has also taken on leadership roles in the ICA attended tournament. The state of Kansas and church community at large, serving as the As- this community did a wonderful job of show- sistant Superintendent of the West Florida Dis- casing our welcoming spirit and beautiful land- trict of the Assemblies of God and briefly tak- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR scape. ing over as the District Superintendent after The names of Watson, Player, Irwin, the unexpected death of his predecessor. OF MINNESOTA Crenshaw and Kite are easily recognizable to Through his journey, Brother Glyn has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES golf enthusiasts. After his repeat victory, Allen supported and aided by Jan Lowery, his wife Doyle should also now join this list of distin- of 35 years. Together they have worked dili- Thursday, July 13, 2006 guished champions as a household name. gently to create outreach programs to help Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today But there were more than just famous families live more Godly lives. When they saw golfers who made this a successful event. I’m to recognize the formation of Rural Planning that children in the Pace community needed certain that Kansans will join with me in spe- rides to Sunday school, they took the initiative Organizations of America, RPO America, a cifically thanking Mr. Allen Fee, Tournament to drive them to church. Together they envi- new national organization dedicated to improv- General Chairman, and Mr. Greg Conrad, sioned bringing children and adults to church ing the planning and development of Amer- Championship Director, for their collective con- in busloads and through their Bus Ministry, ica’s rural transportation network. Under the tributions in making this an outstanding week this vision has become a reality. sponsorship of the National Association of De- of golf. I also want to thank the legion of vol- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States velopment Organizations, NADO, RPO Amer- unteers who gave of their time and talents. As Congress, I would like to offer my sincere con- ica is serving as the first and only national testament to the event’s success, volunteers gratulations to a man who could serve as a forum and professional peer network for the from 27 states joined nearly 115,000 spec- role model to us all. A deep sense of personal emerging field of rural transportation planning. tators in establishing the mark for the largest devotion to a congregation for 36 years is sporting event in Kansas history. something to truly be admired, and I am This new group is important not only for the The real star of this championship, however, thankful for his dedication to the Pace of As- coordination, management and planning of our was the golf course itself. Many golfers and sembly of God. Nation’s rural transportation infrastructure and spectators commented that Prairie Dunes was f systems, but also for linking our rural commu- stunning, from tee to green, from fairway to nities’ economic development initiatives with ‘‘gunsch’’, and provided the level of difficulty HONORING A VETERAN AND PA- State and local transportation programs. As I required in a tournament of this high caliber. TRIOTIC AMERICAN—JOHN SEY- have stated for the record countless times, the To the unfamiliar, what players and spectators MOUR STARR development and maintenance of our Nation’s alike found was a course ranked by many in public transportation infrastructure—including the top 15 in the United States, and the top 25 HON. HOWARD COBLE highways and bridges, transit services, ports, in the world. From its origins dating back to OF NORTH CAROLINA airports and intermodal facilities—is funda- 1937, Prairie Dunes continues to emphasize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental and at the core of our Nation’s long- native prairie grasses and its famous ‘‘Maxwell Thursday, July 13, 2006 Rolls’’ greens to provide a stern test for the term economic competitiveness strategy. discriminating player. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, a patriotic veteran Since the passage of the 1998 Transpor- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and role-model citizen recently passed away tation Equity Act for the 21st Century, TEA– recognizing the Hutchinson community for in Greensboro, North Carolina. On behalf of 21, nearly 30 States now voluntarily support, hosting the 27th U.S. Senior Open, and for the citizens of the Sixth District of North Caro- fund and partner with a growing network of their many contributions to the State of Kan- lina, I rise to honor John Seymour Starr, a World War II veteran, who dutifully fought for multicounty rural planning organizations. sas and game of golf. his country from an early age. Only nine days These locally governed regional transportation f after his 18th birthday, Starr enlisted in the planning agencies are working to enhance IN RECOGNITION OF 36 YEARS OF army and joined General George Patton’s 3rd State and local coordination, project SERVICE BY PASTOR GLYN LOW- Army as a machine gunner on the back of a prioritization, roadway safety and comprehen- ERY TO THE PACE ASSEMBLY jeep in the 2nd Cavalry, 42nd Recon. As one sive transportation planning in our Nation’s OF GOD of Patton’s ‘‘Ghosts,’’ Corporal Starr put his non-metropolitan regions. life on the line day after day scouting ahead While our Nation’s metropolitan areas have HON. JEFF MILLER of the division to locate and engage the enjoyed special Federal status and funding for OF FLORIDA enemy in order to determine their strength and transportation planning during the past half IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES position for an armored assault. Just months after entering the fight, on Au- century, our rural regions are just getting start- Thursday, July 13, 2006 gust 8, 1943, Corporal Starr’s jeep drove over ed. Through training, research, peer informa- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is a a land mine on France’s Breast peninsula kill- tion exchanges and other professional devel- great honor for me to rise today to extend my ing the driver and passenger. Starr was put in opment services, the members of RPO Amer- congratulations to Pastor Glyn Lowery, Jr. for the hospital with shrapnel embedded in his ica are striving to enhance the safety, mobility serving as the pastor to Pace Assembly of back that he would carry for the rest of his life. and economic competitiveness of small town God in my district for 36 years. Undeterred by his injuries, Starr ignored his and rural America. I commend NADO for pro- At the young age of 20, Glyn Lowery be- reassignment to a non-combat unit and left the viding the leadership and vision in forming came the pastor at Pace Assembly of God. hospital. He hitched rides through France until RPO America. Pastor Lowery, better known as Brother Glyn, he was reunited with the 2nd Cavalry. During

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Starr’s patri- OF INDIANA nomic and social progress and demonstrate its otism was reflected in his life’s philosophy: it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES further integration with the global community, is easier to fight for one’s country, even in the a growing number of observers strongly feel face of death, than it is to give up the free- Thursday, July 13, 2006 that Russia is not meeting the democratic and doms we enjoy in America. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to free market principles that are the basis of the He is survived by his wife, Jean Starr, 1 sis- pay tribute to Jim Morris, who over the last G8. ter, 5 children, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grand- five years has guided the U.N. World Food I share with my colleagues a recent letter children, and 1 great-great granddaughter. Programme through five years of vital, life-sav- that was circulated prior to the G8 Summit, Again, on behalf of the citizens of the Sixth ing support to millions of victims of war and from nearly 100 diplomats, politicians, acad- District, we join with his family and our com- natural disaster across the globe. emicians and civil society leaders from Russia, munity to state that we will miss Corporal John A former Indianapolis business executive, Europe and the United States. The letter, Seymour Starr, an admirable citizen and vet- president of the Indiana University Board of which includes notable figures from each of eran. Trustees and head of the Lilly Endowment, the G7 nations and Russia, was designed to f Jim Morris could have retired to private life. In- bring attention to Russia’s faltering democracy stead, Jim accepted the call and rose to the and human rights record. It was released at IN HONOR OF REVEREND O.W. challenge to manage the world’s largest food MACK OF HEARNE, TEXAS ‘‘The Other Russia’’ summit, organized by aid organization. Since 2002, Jim has been an Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion eloquent spokesman and tireless administrator and Russian political activist, to examine these HON. CHET EDWARDS for relief programs stretching from Sudan to problems and to highlight what they will mean OF TEXAS Iraq, Africa to Asia. for the future of Russia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Under Jim’s stewardship, the World Food Mr. Speaker, Russia is an important ally to Thursday, July 13, 2006 Programme (WFP) provided food aid to over 4 the United States in many ways although we million Ethiopian drought victims in 2003. That face a number of disagreements with them on Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, year, he also successfully guided WFP in car- July 16th, the congregation and community of pressing global issues. What should not be at rying out the largest humanitarian operation in issue is the need for an open society in Rus- Hearne in Robertson County, Texas will honor history, feeding 26 million Iraqis. Reverend O.W. Mack for over 45 years of sia that advances democracy, human rights When tropical storm Jeanne struck Haiti in and free enterprise. This goal is critical for the dedicated service as Pastor of the New Elam 2004, WFP showed up big for the 160,000 Missionary Baptist Church of Hearne. development of U.S.-Russia relations and the flood victims. In Darfur, Sudan, WFP battles future of Russia itself. Reverend Mack attended Blackshear School insecurity and bad roads to get food aid to the in Hearne and proudly served this great nation 2 million refugees who have fled their homes AN OPEN LETTER TO THE G7 LEADERS ‘‘THE as a member of the United States Armed in response to the conflict. OTHER RUSSIA’’ Forces. He returned to Texas to attend Prairie Reacting to the 2005 tsunami that killed We wish to express our gratitude to the View A&M University where he became an ed- hundreds of thousands of people from Indo- courageous men and women attending ‘‘The ucator. Later he came back to teach in the nesia to Somalia and left hundreds of thou- Other Russia’’ Summit today and tomorrow Hearne Independent School District and mar- sands more without their homes or livelihoods, in Moscow. This alternative to the G8 sum- mit has been organized by Garry Kasparov, ried Vina E. Blocker, also an educator. He WFP mounted one of its most complex emer- later went to theological seminary to become Lyudmila Alekseyeva and other Russian gency operations ever. Using helicopters, air- human rights and political leaders. The laud- a spiritual leader. craft, cargo ships, landing craft and traditional able purpose of the ‘‘Other Russia’’ Summit Reverend Mack was an educator for over trucks, WFP provided essential food aid to is to focus the world’s attention on the in- 33 years, an Assistant Principal for 8 years, 1.75 million tsunami survivors, averting starva- creasingly autocratic and repressive policies and he served on the Hearne Independent tion and widespread malnutrition in the wake of the Russian Government. School District Board of Trustees for over 20 of the disaster. ‘‘The Other Russia’’ will bring together years. He has worked tirelessly over the years Under Jim’s leadership, the WFP has made distinguished diplomats and politicians, to improve the quality of education for children a difference, time and again by quickly getting academicians and civil society leaders from in Robertson County. His years of service in food to millions of hungry and hurting people Russia, Europe and the United States to ex- amine the deplorable state of human rights the field of education are an inspiring tribute to who desperately need it. Jim Morris is to be our community’s values, and his vision for chil- and the rule of law in Russia. Experts will commended for his tireless advocacy for the document Russia’s alarming number of polit- dren in our community will offer hope for gen- world’s poorest children, which has raised ical prisoners, the Kremlin’s control over the erations to come. awareness and support for hunger programs, media, the dangerous increase in government Under Reverend Mack’s leadership as Pas- including in this body. corruption, the continued violence in tor of the New Elam Baptist Church, many To this heroic Hoosier, who for five years Chechnya and the return of a one-party programs have been greatly expanded and has led the global effort to combat the daily state. ministries within the church have been en- hunger faced by more than 800 million people ‘‘The Other Russia’’ Summit will examine riched. Reverend Mack has led his church in worldwide, I say, ‘‘Well done, good and faithful these economic and political trends, hoping mission efforts both locally and statewide. He to provide the Russian people with a clearer servant.’’ picture of what the further loss of human serves as the President of the Congress of f Christian Workers of the Lincoln District Asso- and political rights will mean to them. The AN OPEN LETTER TO THE G7 gathering is also meant to impress upon the ciation under the leadership of Moderator, Dr. G7 leaders, who will be meeting with Russian W.W. Jackson. LEADERS ON THE EVE OF RUS- President Vladimir Putin this coming week- Reverend Mack has a history of unselfish SIA’S G8 SUMMIT end in St. Petersburg, that there is another devotion to public service, a legacy of per- Russia—a Russia at odds with the corrupt, sonal achievement, as well as dedicated com- HON. ROGER F. WICKER authoritarian regime which President Putin and those around him appear resolved to im- mitment to his faith and family. I ask all of my OF MISSISSIPPI pose. colleagues to join me in honoring and cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brating the leadership and commitment of We urge our leaders—Prime Minister Tony Reverend O.W. Mack and his wife, Vina for Thursday, July 13, 2006 Blair, President George W. Bush, President Jacques Chirac, Prime Minister Stephen over 45 years of dedication to the spiritual life Mr. WICKER. Mr. Speaker, U.S. Secretary Harper, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and health of the community of Hearne and of State Condoleezza Rice has described the Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Min- Central Texas. G8 as ‘‘a group of democracies . . . fully ister Romano Prodi—not to equivocate when Thank you Reverend Mack and May God committed to free market principles, free trade, they meet the Russian President this week- bless you. rule of law.’’ end. He must be put on notice that Russia’s

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Liberale, France; mittee for the Liberation of Iraq; President Putin must be made to under- Paolo Flore´s de Arcaı¨s—Director, Gary Schmitt—American Enterprise Insti- stand that fairness towards his political op- Micromega, France; tute (AEI), US; ponents and critics, the release of political Carl Gershman—President, National En- Jorge Sempru´ n—Former Minister of Cul- prisoners and Russia’s constructive engage- dowment for Democracy; ture of Spain; ment with its neighbors in Asia, the Middle Andre´ Glucksmann—Philosopher, France; Andre´ Senik—Philosopher, France East and Europe, are the standards by which Alex Goldfarb—Foundation for Civil Lib- Andrew M. Sessler—Emeritus Director of his Government will be judged. Russia must erties, US; the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; meet these standards of justice, freedom and Adam Gopnik—Writer, US; Andrzei Seweryn—Theater director, of internationally acceptable diplomacy if it Veronique Nahoum Grappe—Anthropolo- Come´die; Franc¸aise, France; wishes to remain a member of the G8 and of gist, France; Dr. Brendan Simms—Co-President, Henry the community of democratic nations. Andrew P. Grigorenko—President, General Jackson; Society, UK; Today, Russia is moving in the wrong di- Petro Grigorenko Foundation, Inc; Robert Singh—Birkbeck College, Univer- rection. Robert Halfon—Political Director, Con- sity of London, UK; With the re-imposition of state control of servative Friends of Israel; Aleksander Smolar—Historian, France/Po- the media, the nationalization of the YUKOS Daniel Hamilton—Johns Hopkins Univer- land; Oil Company, the abolition of elected gov- sity, US; Bart Staes—Member, European Par- ernors, overt and covert meddling in the af- Arthur Hartman—Former US Ambassador liament, Belgium; fairs of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Lith- to the Soviet Union and France; Konrad Szymanski—Member, European; Satu Hassi—Member, European Par- uania and outright support for the dictator- Parliament, Poland; liament, Finland; ship in Belarus, the new NGO law restricting Andres Tarand—Member, European Par- Roger Helmer—Member, European Par- the work of human rights groups and other liament, former Prime Minister of Estonia; liament, UK; non-government organizations in Russia, and David Trimble—1998 Nobel Peace Laureate; Mary Holland—New York University, US; the imprisonment of political opponents like Prof. Inese Vaidere—Member, European Marie Holzmann—President, Droits de Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Mikhail Parliament, Latvia; Trepashkin, the Government of Russia is de- l’homme in China, France; Robert Hunter—Former US ambassador to Ari Vatanen—Member, European Par- liberately turning back the clock. liament, France; We appeal to the G7 leaders to raise these NATO; Toomas Hendrik Ilves—Member, European Mark von Hagen—Columbia University, issues directly with President Putin this US; weekend in St. Petersburg. And we salute Parliament, Estonia; Bruce P. Jackson—President, Project on Stuart Wheeler—UK; those who are in Moscow today, meeting in Richard Wilson—Harvard University, US; a hostile and dangerous environment to Transitional Democracies; Kjell Olaf Jense—President, Pen Club, Nor- Henryk Wozniakowski—Director, ZNAK, prove that a democratic Russia, ‘‘The Other Poland; Russia,’’ does indeed exist. way; Alan Johnson—Director, Democratya, UK; Tatiana Yankelevich—Director, Sakharov Signatories: (Institutions are listed for Program on Human Rights, Harvard Univer- purposes of identification only.) Tunne Kelam—Member, European Par- liament, Estonia; sity, US; Dimitar Abadjiev—European Parliament lIyos Yannakakis—Professor, France. Observer, Bulgaria; Bogdan Klich—Member, European Par- Dr. Patrick Aeberhard—President, liament, Poland; Medecins du Monde; Bernard Kouchner—Former UN ambas- f sador to Kosovo; Founder, Medecins sans Vo Van Ai—President, Forum Asia Democ- CONGRATULATING AUGUST PI- racy; Frontie`res, Medecins du Monde, France; Doron Arazi—Historian; Irina Krasovskaya—President, We Remem- AZZA AS HE RETIRES FROM THE Timothy Garton Ash—Oxford University, ber Foundation, Belarus; WYOMING VALLEY WEST UK; Guntars Krasts—Member, European Par- SCHOOL DISTRICT Brian Atwood—Humphrey Institute of liament; Former Prime Minister of Latvia. Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, US; William Kristol—The Weekly Standard, Former US Agency for International Devel- US; HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI opment (USAID) administrator; Girts Valdis Kristovskis—Member, Euro- OF PENNSYLVANIA Paul Berman—Writer, US; pean Parliament, Former President of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carl Bildt—Former Prime Minister of Swe- Lithuanian Parliament; den; Vytautas Landsbergis—Member, European; Thursday, July 13, 2006 Roberta Bonazzi—Director, European Parliament, Former President of the Lithua- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Foundation for Democracy; nian Parliament; to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Bernard Henri Levy—Philosopher, France; Elena Bonner—Honorary Chair, The House of Representatives to pay tribute to my Andrei; Ekkehard Maass—German-Caucasian soci- Sakharov Foundation; ety, Germany; good friend Mr. August Piazza, of Jenkins Michael Bourdeaux—Founder/President, Giwi Margwelschwili—Schriftsteller, Ger- Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Keston Institute, Oxford University, UK; many; upon the occasion of his retirement as super- Pascal Bruckner—Philosopher, France; Cliff May—President, Foundation for the intendent of the Wyoming Valley West School Ian J. Brzezinski—Former Deputy Assist- Defense of Democracies; District. ant Secretary of Defense for European and Michael McFaul—Stanford University, US; Mr. Piazza received his Bachelor of Science NATO Policy; Alan Mendoza—Executive Director, Henry degree from Mansfield University and his Mas- Hans Christoph Buch—Writer, Germany; Jackson; Society, UK; Vladimir Bukovsky—Cambridge Univer- Marianne Mikko—Member, European Par- ter of Science degree from Wilkes University. sity, UK; liament, Estonia; His post-graduate work includes principal cer- Leos Carax—Film director, France; Tim Montgomerie—Editor, tification and a superintendent’s letter of eligi- Patrice Che´reau—Film and theater direc- ConservativeHome.com; bility from Temple University. tor, France; Martin Palousˇ—Permanent Czech Repub- Mr. Piazza began his career with Wyoming Daniel Cohn-Bendit—Member, European; lic; Representative to the United Nations; Valley West School District in 1971. Over the Parliament, Germany; former Czech Ambassador to the US; past 35 years, Mr. Piazza has taught elemen- Pierre Daix—Writer, France; Carlo di Pamparato—Children of Chechnya Prof. Nicholas Daniloff—Northeastern Uni- Action; Relief Mission (CCHARM), UK; tary grades ranging from kindergarten through versity, US; Richard Pipes—Harvard University, US; sixth grade in subject areas including mathe- Ruth Daniloff—Writer, US; Daniel Pipes—Writer, US; matics, social studies and reading. Fertilio Dario—Comitatus libertates; Daniel Pletka—American Enterprise Insti- He was an instructional support specialist, Franco Debennedetti—Senator, Italy; tute (AEI), US; head teacher and department chairperson. He Martin Dewhirst—University of Glasgow, Oksana Ragazzi—UK; served as assistant principal and principal of Scotland; Josep Ramoneda—Philosopher, Center of the Wyoming Valley West Middle School. Freimut Duve—Former member of the Ger- Contemporain Culture, Spain; Mr. Piazza was appointed as superintendent man Bundestag; Organisation for Security Vanessa Redgrave—Actress; and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Rep- James Rogers—Executive Secretary, Henry of schools in the Wyoming Valley West School resentative; Jackson Society, UK; District. He also holds the position of adjunct Dr. Marek Edelman—Former dissident, Jacques Rupnik—Professor of political professor at Wilkes University Graduate Leader of the Warsaw ghetto uprising; sciences, CERI, France; School.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:53 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\E13JY6.REC E13JY6 mmaher on PROD1PC70 with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1407 Mr. Piazza currently serves on the Luzerne As Dr. Richard S. Elster prepares for retire- LIEUTENANT GENERAL MICHAEL County Community College Foundation Board ment, I know the Members of the House will M. DUNN of Directors and the Luzerne County Conven- join me in expressing appreciation for his dedi- tion Center and Arena Board of Directors. cation to the Naval Postgraduate School and HON. IKE SKELTON His service organization affiliations include will wish him well in all the days ahead. OF MISSOURI the Knights of Columbus where he is a Third f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Degree Knight, and the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO, an organization where he once PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, July 13, 2006 served as president. He is also a charter Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to member of the Kingston Kiwanis Club. HON. TODD TIAHRT my attention that a distinguished career has Augie and his wife, Corine, have two chil- OF KANSAS come to an end. LTG Michael M. Dunn is retir- dren, Jeffrey and Maria. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing from the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Lieutenant General Dunn received his Bach- Thursday, July 13, 2006 lating Mr. Piazza on a distinguished career in elor of Science degree in astrodynamics from the field of education. His exceptional record Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, on July 12, I was the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado of service and dedication to duty is an inspira- unavoidably detained and missed rollcall vote Springs, CO, in 1972. After graduating fourth tion to both his peers and to the students for Nos. 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, and 369. in his class in June 1972, General Dunn flew whom he worked tirelessly to prepare for adult Rollcall vote No. 364 was on ordering the the F–106 at Castle Air Force Base, CA. Fol- life. Mr. Piazza’s contribution to the greater previous question. Had I been present, I would lowing various duties in Washington, DC, Flor- Wyoming Valley community has left a lasting have voted ‘‘yea.’’ ida, and Alabama, he transitioned to the F–15, mark and has had a positive effect on improv- Rollcall vote No. 365 was on agreeing to the which he flew in the Far East. He is a com- ing the quality of life. resolution. Had I been present, I would have mand pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours. f voted ‘‘yea.’’ In 1976, he went to the Squadron Officer Rollcall vote No. 366 was on a motion to in- School and later received his Master of TRIBUTE TO RICHARD S. ELSTER struct conferees. Had I been present, I would Science degree in systems management at have voted ‘‘nay.’’ the University of Southern California in 1981. HON. IKE SKELTON Rollcall vote No. 367 was on the Kanjorski In 1983, he attended the Air Command and OF MISSOURI of Pennsylvania substitute amendment. Had I Staff College in Maxwell AFB, AL, and three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ years later attended the Air War College. In Rollcall vote No. 368 was on final passage Thursday, July 13, 2006 1989, Lieutenant General Dunn attended the of H.R. 2990, the Credit Rating Agency Duop- Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Fort Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to oly Relief Act. Had I been present, I would Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC. my attention that a distinguished career at the have voted, ‘‘yea.’’ Lieutenant General Dunn commanded the Naval Postgraduate School will soon come to Rollcall vote No. 369, was on the motion to 1st Operations Group at Langley Air Force an end. Mr. Richard Elster has announced his suspend the rules and pass, as amended. Base, VA. He was the Senior Military Fellow official retirement after 37 years of service. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ and is currently a member of the Council on After receiving his bachelor’s degree from f Foreign Relations. He has served in four joint the University of Minnesota in 1962, Richard tours, including the Headquarters U.S. Euro- CITY OF HICKORY CREEK RANKED pursued his M.S. in Industrial Relations, and pean Command, the Office of the Deputy Sec- IN TOP TEN his PhD in Industrial Psychology. By 1967, retary of Defense, the Headquarters United Richard had finished with school and become Nations Command and U.S. Forces Korea, a project scientist at Litton Industries. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS and the Joint Staff. In Korea, he was the lead Dr. Elster became associated with the Naval OF TEXAS negotiator with the North Korean Army at Postgraduate School in 1969 when he joined IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES P’anmunjom. the faculty as an assistant professor. During Thursday, July 13, 2006 Most recently, Lieutenant General Dunn his tenure, he served as an associate pro- served as president of National Defense Uni- fessor, professor, Chairman of the Department Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to versity. He has provided strong leadership, co- of Administrative Sciences, Dean of Instruc- recognize a community within my district for ordinating the several schools with the Na- tion, and the Provost and Academic Dean. being acknowledged as one of the ‘‘Top Ten tional Defense University. During his tenure, Throughout his career at Naval Post- Best Places to Live in the Dallas-Fort Worth the professional military education of our mili- graduate School, Dr. Elster served in several Metroplex’’ by D Magazine, a regional monthly tary made great strides forward. high ranking Pentagon positions. Starting in publication. This top honor went to the town of Lieutenant General Dunn’s awards and 1975, he served as special advisor to the Sec- Hickory Creek for its excellent schools, afford- decorations include the Defense Distinguished retary of Defense for manpower and reserve able housing, low crime rates, and its small Service Medal, with oak leaf cluster, Defense affairs. Dr. Elster also held positions as the town ambience. Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meri- Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Every 2 years, the magazine ranks some torious Service Medal, with three oak leaf Manpower, Acting Assistant Secretary of the fifty plus suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth re- clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal, Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and gion, the State of Texas’ largest metropolitan with two oak leaf clusters. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Re- area. The town of Hickory Creek received the Throughout his career, LTG Michael M. source Management and Support. number nine spot on the list and is also recog- Dunn has served the Nation well. I am certain Dr. Elster was recognized for meritorious ci- nized as a place for ‘‘quiet, hassle-free, safe that my colleagues will join me in wishing vilian service as Provost and Academic Dean living.’’ Also worth mentioning, the town of Lieutenant General Dunn all the best in all the at the Naval Postgraduate School, from July Hickory Creek was acknowledged as having days ahead. 1995 to December 2005. Because of his lead- the ‘‘best value for quality of life.’’ For this, it f ership, the Naval Postgraduate School at- received the honor of the first spot on list of tained unprecedented stature in the defense ‘‘Best Deals’’ in the Dallas-Fort Worth SUPPORTING INTELLIGENCE AND establishment and the academic community. It Metroplex as rated by D Magazine. LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS was recognized in 2005 with the highest score With a population of 2,400 and an annual TO TRACK TERRORISTS AND for military value of all Department of Defense growth rate of 1.5 percent, the town of Hickory TERRORIST FINANCES education commands by the Education and Creek is the smallest suburb to make the Top Training Joint Cross Service Group. Ten. In 1996, the town’s annual sales tax rev- SPEECH OF The Naval Postgraduate School is re- enue was $30,000. Today, that number is HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK spected as a world class research university closer to $1 million. OF MICHIGAN due in part to Dr. Elster’s leadership, strategic Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mayor John Smith IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vision, and devotion to public service. Much of and the City Council of Hickory Creek for the academic work of the school’s students building the town of Hickory Creek into a dis- Thursday, June 29, 2006 and faculty responds directly to real world de- tinguished community. I am proud to represent Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, fense mission needs. such a vibrant place to live. last week when we voted on H. Res. 895, a

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With these improve- Specialist Hoy is a resident of Prineville, Or- to take this opportunity to explain my position. ments in the quality of life for animals comes egon, where he resides with his wife, Jennifer, I join my colleague from Massachusetts, Mr. an increase in cost of caring for a pet! Noah’s and their children. He remains a dedicated FRANK, and others in supporting an alternative Ark continues to be an instrumental resource public servant. In addition to his continued role resolution, H. Res. 900, which also condemns for those families that can no longer afford to protecting our Nation, he is a reserve police the unauthorized disclosure of classified infor- keep their pets. officer with the Prineville Police Department. mation, but does so in a way that is less par- Thanks to the hospitable residents of North- I myself am proud to represent Specialist tisan and more ingenuous. H. Res. 895 con- ern Jersey, thousands of animals have been Hoy in the House of Representatives. I urge tains a number of statements that are passed saved in the past 40 years. By selflessly open- my colleagues to applaud his selfless act of off as fact but whose veracity is dubious and ing their homes to wonderful cats and dogs service as a way of urging others to follow the not substantiated through congressional in- and generously offering monetary donations, a example set by this real life hero. quiry. very supportive network of donors and volun- f I regret that the majority saw fit to bring a teers have helped Noah’s Ark to grow. resolution to the floor which deprived Demo- Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN VICTOR J. crats from providing any input into the framing to join me in applauding the impressive efforts VAN HEEST FOR 27 YEARS OF of the measure. I do think that it was possible of the Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association SERVICE IN THE U.S. NAVY to produce a bin behind which both parties over the past 40 years and for their fine exam- could unite, if the majority were interested in ple of service to our community. HON. VERNON J. EHLERS reaching a consensus. Obviously, it was not f OF MICHIGAN interested in forging a consensus statement, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE HEROIC FEATS so we debated a political document instead of Thursday, July 13, 2006 substantive initiative. OF SPECIALIST TOM HOY, OR- H. Res. 895, as written, states facts, which EGON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to frankly, are either in substantial dispute or recognize and honor Captain Victor J. Van subject to question. For example, did the news HON. GREG WALDEN Heest for his service as a member of the media inappropriately and illegally disclose in- OF OREGON United States Navy on the occasion of his re- formation regarding the SWIFT financial moni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tirement after 27 years of military service. Captain Van Heest is a native of my home- toring program, or was this information in the Thursday, July 13, 2006 public domain? There are credible people ‘‘in town of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and currently the know’’ who claim the information was pub- Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, the serves as Senior Military Assistant to the As- licly available if anyone cared to conduct a lit- late Arthur Ashe once said, ‘‘True heroism is sistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Af- tle research. remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not fairs. After attending Michigan State Univer- According to one former State Department the urge to surpass all others at any cost, but sity, where he graduated in 1979 with a de- diplomat and U.N. monitor, the information on the urge to serve others at whatever cost.’’ gree in mechanical engineering, Captain Van the SWIFT financial transaction monitoring With that in mind, I rise today to recognize Heest was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in program was incorporated in a report to the a heroic event that took place in the heart of August 1979. He was designated a Naval Avi- U.N. Security Council in 2002 and is available Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District on Sun- ator in 1980 after completing flight school. on the U.N. website. The SWIFT program has day, July 10, 2006. On that day, a member of He has served in many different posts been in the public domain for quite some time. our Nation’s military gave selfless service to around the country and world and has been Additionally, the resolution contains a clause three children in danger—and in the process deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and the that the appropriate committees in Congress saved a life. Persian Gulf during his career. Furthermore, were notified of the program. As we heard Specialist Tom Hoy is a member of the Or- he continued his education, earning a Master during the debate on the bill, that is another egon Army National Guard, 1st Squadron, of Science in Administration degree from Cen- fact in dispute by Democrats who serve on the 82nd Cavalry, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat tral Michigan University in 1999, and grad- Select Committee on Intelligence. Team. On July 10th, 2006, he was with three uating from the Air War College in 1996. His I, therefore, voted against H. Res. 895 and fellow soldiers participating in recruiting activi- personal awards include the Legion of Merit, announce my support for the alternative intro- ties near the Deschutes River in Bend, Or- the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), duced by Mr. FRANK, which the majority has egon. the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy seen fit to deny us the opportunity to consider. While near the river, Specialist Hoy ob- Achievement Medal (three awards). f served three children on inner-tubes, with no Upon graduation from the Air War College, life jackets, who were floating downstream, he transferred to VR–48, NAF Washington, TRIBUTE TO NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL dangerously near a spillway. DC, as the Executive Officer and in April 1997 WELFARE ASSOCIATION A spillway creates a perilous setting. A assumed command of the squadron. During woman was reported as having drowned near this time, the ‘‘Capital Skyliners,’’ who fly the HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN this spillway the day before, and another C–20G aircraft, won the Battle ‘E’ for C–9 and OF NEW JERSEY woman had to be pulled from it unconscious C–20 squadrons. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES several days before that. Following his command tour, he reported to What Specialist Hoy saw was at least one the Director of Air Warfare staff at the Pen- Thursday, July 13, 2006 of the children appearing to be in distress. The tagon as the Transport Aircraft Coordinator. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise soldiers directed the three children to come to One year later, he transferred to the Director today to honor the Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare shore, and the two older boys were able to. of Naval Reserve staff as the Head, Reserve Association. This summer, Noah’s Ark Animal But the third child, a young girl no older than Air Logistics Programs and then fleeted up to Welfare Association celebrates its 40th Anni- six or seven years old, was too far out and ap- Director, Air Programs Management Division. versary of caring for animals in a sheltered en- peared to be crying and frightened. Specialist Assuming command of Fleet Logistics Sup- vironment. Hoy told the girl to grab onto some weeds that port Wing in July 2001, he led the Airwing dur- Eight very kind-hearted women from Morris were growing out of the water and instructed ing Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Free- County started Noah’s Ark in 1966 with hopes another soldier to stay on the near side of the dom and Iraqi Freedom. He relinquished com- of curtailing the pet overpopulation problem river in case she let go and made it near that mand in July 2003 having accumulated more and promoting animal welfare. Noah’s Ark pro- side. Hoy then ran upstream, crossed a than 5,700 flight hours in Navy aircraft. vides homeless animals with a clean and com- bridge, and ran back down the opposite bank, Captain Van Heest and his wife, Anne, re- fortable living environment, food, veterinary jumping several fences, until he reached the side with their sons, Peter and Andrew, in An- care, and lots of warm attention. Under no cir- girl’s location. Without any concern for his per- napolis, Maryland. Their oldest son, Kyle, is a cumstances are any of the animals taken to sonal safety, Specialist Hoy entered the waist Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in An- Noah’s Ark subject to euthanization. deep, swift-moving water and was able to napolis. Upon his retirement, the Van Heests

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Mr. Speaker, leaking classified information which has acquired its main assets under f is a serious matter. It can expose both our in- other than legitimate circumstances may be in telligence gathering capabilities and oper- violation of U.S. laws and the Sarbanes-Oxley HONORING MRS. ALICE FISKE ations. Moreover, divulging sensitive informa- Act. tion, regardless of intent, can have grave im- For the benefit of my colleagues, I would HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP plications for not only our national security but like to ask that Mr. Lantos’ letter be placed in OF NEW YORK also our men and women in uniform currently the RECORD at this time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving in harms way. It is not up to the New CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Thursday, July 13, 2006 York Times or any other media outlet to de- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cide when a highly classified program tied to Washington, DC, July 10, 2006. Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, Mr. JAMES DIMON, today I rise on behalf of New York’s first con- our national security should be made public. Mr. Speaker, we are at war. Unauthorized Chairman and CEO, J.P. Morgan Chase, gressional district to mourn and honor a be- New York, NY. loved constituent and treasure of the Long Is- public disclosure of classified programs being DEAR MR. DIMON: I write regarding recent land community, Mrs. Alice Hench Fiske, who used to win this global war on terror jeopard- news accounts that J.P. Morgan Chase may recently passed away at the age of 88. izes our national security. It is my hope that in serve as an investment advisor or otherwise Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Alice grew up an the future, those in government with knowl- participate in the initial public offering of edge of classified programs and news media Russia’s state-owned oil company, OAO energetic and ambitious child. She graduated Rosneft Oil Company (‘‘Rosneft’’). I under- from Mount Holyoke College in 1939, at a time organizations treat sensitive information appro- priately. stand from these news reports that the offer- when very few women went to college. Alice ing, currently estimated to be $8 billion to was an exemplary student, blessed with intel- f $13 billion, is to take place in mid-July 2006. ligence and intellectual curiosity. In 1952, Alice RUSSIA AND THE G–8 I am concerned that such transactions may married Mr. Andrew Fiske, the 13th-generation violate federal anti-money laundering laws descendant of Nathaniel Sylvester, who had and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. According to HON. DARRELL E. ISSA published reports, the largest portion of settled Shelter Island 3 centuries earlier. OF CALIFORNIA Rosneft’s assets was acquired in a trans- Together, the 13th Lord of Sylvester and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES action of questionable legality I question Lady of the Manor, as Alice came to be whether financial institutions that have ac- known, raised two daughters. As an avid gar- Thursday, July 13, 2006 cess to the U.S. payments systems should be dener and founder of the Andrew Fiske Me- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, as the G–8 meets in engaged in transactions involving assets ac- morial Center for Archeological Research at St. Petersburg this weekend to discuss impor- quired by a state entity under circumstances the University of Massachusetts, Alice quite lit- tant international issues, we should be mindful that are contrary to or in violation of U.S. erally dug deep into her role by restoring Syl- laws and acceptable market practices. that the host nation Russia hardly deserves to Given the source of Rosneft’s assets, there vester Manor’s vast and beautiful gardens to be included in this accomplished group. The are questions about whether the proposed their former glory and by making one of the seven other participating countries are mature IPO would involve prohibited proceeds as most significant archeological discoveries in democracies with proven market economies specified under 18 U.S.C. 1956 (‘‘laundering of the eastern United States—half a million arti- that use the rule of law as the basis for civil monetary instruments’’). Specifically, any facts dating back to the eighteenth century. society and display mutual respect across bor- financial institution involved in the IPO Alice was universally beloved on Shelter Is- ders. could be at potential risk of violating federal land, and indeed all across Long Island. Her Unfortunately, Russia has yet to subscribe anti-money laundering laws aimed at pre- kindness and generosity were infectious, and venting the proceeds of theft, corruption or to these same principles. Russian President other forms of unlawful activity from enter- she could make one smile even on the worst Vladimir Putin has placed energy security at ing the payments system. day. According to her lifelong friend and histo- the top of the G–8 agenda. However, with Rosneft’s acquisition of assets from a pub- rian, Mac Griswold, ‘‘She’d take your hands in Russia being the dominant supplier of gas to licly traded company, OAO NK Yukos Oil hers and then we’d raise them above our Europe, leaders throughout that continent feel Company (‘‘Yukos’’), in which Americans heads and take three deep breaths together anything but secure. And for good reason. had invested through American Depository . . . If she saw you were upset, she’d say, ‘Is Receipts traded on the New York Stock Ex- Just this week, Rosneft, the Russian oil com- change, violated basic principles and norms it time for three deep breaths?’’’ pany, is seeking validation through a public of- Alice’s tremendous goodwill and devotion to of free markets. Public accounts of the fering to raise $11 billion from mostly Western transaction strongly suggest that Rosneft’s Shelter Island is why she is mourned now and investors. senior officers and directors, some of whom her memory fondly cherished. She was always What makes this offering controversial is are senior officials of the Russian govern- willing to lend a hand or contribute to a wide how Rosneft acquired its assets and that it is ment, personally profited from the theft of range of educational and environmental char- a state-owned entity. Rosneft’s asset once be- these assets through their involvement in a ities, such as Shelter Island’s library, historical longed to the YUKOS Oil Company, a private sham transaction. In that transaction, a front-company of unknown ownership ac- society, and of course, its garden club. company that prospered until the Kremlin di- On behalf of a grateful community, Mr. quired the assets at billions of dollars below rected attacks against its chairman, Mikhail their market value in a forced auction ar- Speaker, I thank Alice Fiske for her many en- Khodorkovsky. Using the pretext of past tax during contributions to Long Island’s East End, ranged by these very officials, who in turn claims the Russian government put Mr. secured the prompt transfer of these assets where she will always be celebrated and af- Khodorkovsky and other company of officers from the front-company to Rosneft—a se- fectionately remembered as the Lady of the in prison and then arranged for the state take- quence of events that have raised serious Manor. over of the company. The case and subse- questions of corruption. f quent actions were highly controversial and Significant financial institutions and ana- lysts have raised ethical and legal concerns SUPPORTING INTELLIGENCE AND widely reported in the Western media at the about the planned IPO due to the history of LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS time. the Rosneft assets. As you may know, F&C TO TRACK TERRORISTS AND My Energy and Resources Subcommittee Asset Management (‘‘F&C’’), based in Lon- TERRORIST FINANCES under the House Committee on Government don, on April 27, 2006 publicly announced Reform, recently conducted hearings on en- that the Rosneft IPO raised serious ques- SPEECH OF ergy security and received credible testimony tions of governance and legal risk, which about the extra-legal, if not outright illegality, made it impossible for F&C to be a partici- HON. TERRY EVERETT of the Russian government’s actions regarding pating investor. According to F&C, the OF ALABAMA Rosneft IPO is burdened by its lack of trans- the YUKOS Company. We should remain con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parency and no ‘‘credible assurances that it cerned about how the Kremlin, which clearly Thursday, June 29, 2006 has identified, and made adequate provisions controls almost all oil and gas exports to Euro- for any liabilities stemming from the acqui- Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker. I was unable to pean and CIS countries, might use energy for sition of its Yuganskneftegaz asset [the as- vote on Rollcall Vote No. 357 H. Res. 895, a political and foreign policy purposes. sets taken from Yukos].’’

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:53 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\E13JY6.REC E13JY6 mmaher on PROD1PC70 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2006 Independently, George Soros, an experi- a consummate professional with unquestioned TRIBUTE TO MR. DICK CHAMPION enced investor in Russia, has also found seri- integrity, who consistently met or exceeded OF INDEPENDENCE, MO, PRESI- ous ethical issues pertaining to the Rosneft the goals of the vocational rehabitation and DENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSO- IPO. As Soros wrote in The Financial Times CIATION OF CLEAN WATER on April 26, 2006, Rosneft acquired its Yukos employment program. AGENCIES assets through non-transparent sale by a I first had the privilege of meeting Dr. Braun front-company that ‘‘won’’ a rigged auction when he testified before the Subcommittee on of Yukos assets engineered by Russian au- Economic Opportunity at the Committee on HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER thorities under circumstances that made it Veterans’ Affairs, which I Chair. I always found OF MISSOURI impossible to determine who profited 0 the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transaction. As Soros wrote, the assets were him to be an honest, sincere witness who pos- ‘‘not acquired directly. The auction was won sessed a great knowledge of veterans pro- Thursday, July 13, 2006 by unknown Russian company that sold grams and always exhibited the utmost con- Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to itself within days to Rosneft.’’ According to cern for the veterans enrolled in vocational re- congratulate and pay tribute to Mr. Dick Mr. Soros, ‘‘[t]he unknown owners made an habilitation and employment. He was the VA’s Champion, director of the Independence, MO, unknown amount of money on the trans- institutional memory on the Vocational Reha- Water Pollution Control Department. action. The question is: ‘Should an IPO be al- True to his name, Mr. Champion is exactly lowed to go forward without disclosing the bilitation Program and his contributions will pertinent information?’.’’ truly be missed. that—a ‘‘champion’’ for clean water. He is an exceptional leader and public steward dedi- In amending the Bank Secrecy Act in 20 1 Dr. Braun began serving our Nation’s vet- with the USA-PATRIOT Act, the Congress cated to the improvement of Missouri’s and erans in 1972 as a vocational rehabilitation emphasized the policy of ensuring that every the Nation’s environment and public health. It financial institution determine the bene- specialist for the blind and visually impaired in is my pleasure to congratulate Mr. Champion ficial ownership of the assets involved in a St. Paul, MN. He later worked for VA facilities on becoming the new president of the National transaction in order to ensure that they are in Chicago and Reno as a counseling psychol- Association of Clean Water Agencies, not illicit proceeds. We established a risk- ogist and in Indianapolis as the vocational re- NACWA, formerly the Association of Metro- based system for due diligence in which we habilitation and employment officer, before fi- politan Sewerage Agencies, AMSA. Mr. asked federal regulators to ensure that fi- nally coming to Washington to serve in the nancial institutions exercise greater due Champion is ideally suited for this national diligence in high risk cases, such as when as- Department’s Central Office In addition to his leadership position. sets are controlled by political figures, or service as a VA counselor, Dr. Braun was a Mr. Champion began his career in water those close to them, sometimes known as member of the American Legion and the Na- pollution control in 1969. He has been with the ‘‘politically exposed persons,’’ in order to tional Rehabilitation Association. He earned city of Independence, MO, Water Pollution guard against the risk that the financial in- Certificates of Appreciation from Vice Presi- Control Department for the past 27 years and stitution could be used to handle the pro- dent Gore, from the Greater Sierra Chapter of has been director of the department since ceeds of corruption. 1983. The Department is responsible for the I recognize that Bank Secrecy Act and Sar- the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Life- banes-Oxley compliance has become a con- time Contribution, and from the State of Ne- Sanitary Sewer Utility, the Storm Water Man- tinuing focus of all publicly traded U.S. fi- vada Governor for his contributions to the agement Program, the Household Hazardous nancial institutions and that your institu- Governor’s Committee of Employment of Peo- Waste Management Program, and related en- tion has policies and procedures in place de- ple with Disabilities. vironmental compliance. signed to protect the institution from the In 2001, he was appointed by the Jackson risk of handling illicit funds. In recent years, Dr. Braun was born in Red Wing, MN and County executive and legislature to the newly however, federal regulators have repeatedly graduated from St. Cloud Minnesota State created Jackson County Stormwater Commis- found cases in which major U.S.-regulated fi- University in 1968 with a degree in Sociology. sion, to coordinate regional stormwater policy nancial institutions failed to undertake risk- Upon graduation, he joined the Army and and planning. Mr. Champion has been serving based assessments across every area of their served his country from October 1968 to May as vice-chair of the commission throughout his business, with the result that some signifi- 1970. His service included a thirteen month cant risks had not been recognized in a time- tenure. ly fashion. tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon returning, Dr. Dick has been an active member of There is no information publicly available Braun earned both a master’s degree in reha- NACWA since 1992, was elected to the Board to enable Congress to assess the kind of due bilitation counseling and a doctorate of edu- of Directors in 1999, and now serves as diligence that participating U.S. financial cation in counseling and guidance. NACWA’s vice president and chair of the Stra- institutions have done regarding the under- Dr. Braun is survived by his wife, Debora tegic Planning Committee. Mr. Champion will lying assets involved in the Rosneft IPO. We become NACWA’s president later this and his four children, Eric, Kirsten, Rebecca, cannot assess ow such institutions have de- month—an impressive accomplishment and and Joanna. His family and friends will re- termined that neither corruption nor theft one that will no doubt help further NACWA’s have been involved in Rosneft’s acquisition member him for his intelligence, wisdom, of this property. I recognize the Rosneft IPO role as the leading advocate for sound water sense of humor, and generous heart. To his quality policies. is only weeks away, but I urge you to take wife and children, we are thankful for his 35 into account the concerns outlined above, Mr. Champion earned a bachelor of science particularly as they relate to the Bank Se- years of service to the Nation, especially to its degree in political science with an emphasis in crecy Act and Sarbanes-Oxley concerning veterans and to each of them for the support local government and public administration any transactions you contemplate in this re- they gave him during what was a rewarding from Central Missouri State University in 1973. gard. life As a student and throughout his career Mr. Sincerely, Champion has demonstrated an unwavering TOM LANTOS, f commitment to public service and the improve- Member of Congress. ment of water quality in Missouri. The fish and f PERSONAL EXPLANATION fishermen of Missouri owe a great deal to his TRIBUTE TO GERALD C. BRAUN, tireless work to guarantee clean water. ED. D. With Mr. Champion as President, NACWA HON. JULIA CARSON will no doubt build on its reputation as the leading advocate for responsible national poli- HON. JOHN BOOZMAN OF INDIANA cies that advance clean water and a healthy OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES environment. Simply stated, when I hear the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 13, 2006 term ‘‘environmentalist’’, I think of public serv- Thursday, July 13, 2006 ants like Dick Champion. Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues of the tribute to the late Gerald ‘‘Jerry’’ Braun who record my rollcall votes 370–374. 109th Congress to please join me today in passed away on July 7, 2006, at his home in congratulating Mr. Dick Champion on becom- Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ Maryland. ing president of NACWA and for his tireless Over the last 3 years Dr. Braun has served on votes: roll No. 370, roll No. 371, roll No. commitment to Independence, the Fifth Dis- with distinction as the Deputy Director for Vo- 372, roll No. 373. trict, and our country. I am certain the associa- cational Rehabilitation and Employment at the Had I been present I would have voted tion will continue to flourish under his able U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He was ‘‘yes’’ on roll No. 374. leadership.

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SERRANO and those wounded at Walter Reed Hospital day, July 10, 2006, was away from the House OF NEW YORK by many campaigns protesting the continuing on business representing the constituents of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occupation of Iraq. One of their peace actions the 11th Congressional District. During my ab- Thursday, July 13, 2006 is a Friday night vigil at Walter Reed Hospital sence, the House called rollcall votes Nos. to protest the war and thus prevent further 358, 359 and 360. Had I been present for the Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me casualties. Today I especially want to bring at- rollcall votes, I would have voted: ‘‘nay’’ on great pleasure to rise and pay tribute to the tention to their latest campaign taking place rollcall vote No. 360; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. seventeenth annual Bronx Dominican Parade here in the District of Columbia, around the 359; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 358. and Festival which will take place Sunday, country and around the world—the Troops f July 16, 2006. This famed event is eagerly an- Home Fast. ticipated by both Dominicans and the greater While many Americans were celebrating HONORING THE AMERICAN RED Bronx community every year. It is a wonderful Independence Day with barbeques and fire- CROSS OF GREATER CHICAGO’S celebration of the spirit and richness of Domin- works, CODEPINK was launching this new ‘‘READY WHEN THE TIME ican culture. campaign—a fast—calling for independence COMES’’ PROGRAM Under the leadership of Felipe Febles and from war. Among the Washington Fasters are Rosa Ayala, the Bronx Dominican Parade, Cindy Sheehan, legendary comedian/civil HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Inc., (La Gran Parada Dominicana de El rights activists Dick Gregory, activist/environ- OF ILLINOIS Bronx) has grown into an important institution mentalist Diane Wilson, former Army colonel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that increases the self awareness and pride of Ann Wright, Iraq war veterans, Vietnam vet- the Dominican people in order to promote eco- Thursday, July 13, 2006 erans, and whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. nomic development, education and cultural They are joined by almost 3,500 others from Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise recognition. other countries. Celebrities and other well- today in honor and recognition of the Amer- As the second largest Latino community in known public figures have committed to join ican Red Cross of Greater Chicago’s ‘‘Ready New York City, Dominicans have made valu- including actors Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn When the Time Comes’’ program. This pro- able contributions to the city, as well as to the and Danny Glover, musicians Graham Nash gram partners the Red Cross with corporate entire nation. Although the highest concentra- and Willie Nelson, and more. The group is and community organizations to respond to tion of Dominican people live in Washington supported by Gold Star Families for Peace disasters such as fires, storms, floods, and Heights, a significant number have enriched and endorsed by other organizations. tornadoes. I would like to acknowledge the Bronx with their unique culture and spirit. The Fast ceremony began at Gandhi’s Stat- Grainger, an Illinois-based company which has Dominican culture is characterized by, among ue at Massachusetts Avenue and Q St., NW been the lead corporate sponsor of the Ready other things, diverse multi-culturalism, strong in Washington DC with a brief Rally and a When the Time Comes program. family values, distinctive art, rhythmic and March to Lafayette Park in front of the White The Ready When the Time Comes program soulful music and unique cuisine. I am grateful House. The fasters in DC which included co- allows Chicago area organizations and busi- that so many Dominicans have made the founders of CODEPINK Medea Benjamin, nesses to help their community before, during Bronx their home. Jodie Evans, Gael Murphy and Cindy and after a disaster by supplying the Red Mr. Speaker, the roots of Dominican New Sheehan were present as were other fasters Cross with volunteers. At the time of a dis- Yorkers lie in a country with a rich history and including comedian and social activist Dick aster, the Red Cross will notify the company arresting landscapes bound by water. The Do- Gregory who has fasted for many causes. or organization and inform them of the role minican Republic is home to a number of peo- On July 10, 2006, I received a letter sent tall volunteers will have in the relief effort. ple from various heritages. As a result, the members of Congress from Troops Home Fast Through Ready When the Time Comes, cor- culture is charged with strong African, Taino calling themselves a ‘‘group of concerned citi- porations allow their employees to receive free and European influences. One visit to the Do- zens who are conducting an open-ended fast Red Cross training in disaster relief functions. minican Republic will put to rest any questions in front of the White House calling for our In return, corporate partners commit to making one might have as to why Dominicans in troops to come home from Iraq. . .’’ and ask- their trained employees available for disaster America retain such a strong sense of pride in ing for each member’s help in this cause. service at least one day each year. During a their homeland and never stop missing it. Troops Home Fast asks for the following: large scale disaster, with a single phone call The achievements and contributions made Legislation to set a time line for the withdrawal the Red Cross can deploy as many volunteers by the Dominican community has spanned the of U.S. military forces from Iraq and bring he as needed. Throughout Chicago, Ready When realms of politics, science, the Armed Forces, troops home. In the opinion of the Troops the Time Comes volunteers have put their literature, public service, and the arts, un- Home Fast Congress is moving ‘‘far too slow- training to work responding to flooding, mas- doubtedly making them an integral part of ly.’’ sive fires, heat emergencies, and even the ter- American society. The Bronx Dominican Pa- Troops Home Fast believes as I do and as rorist attacks of September 11. rade and Festival is a great opportunity to cel- Congressman MURTHA has repeatedly stated Since February 2001, Grainger has provided ebrate the culture, history, and bright future of that the American people are way ahead of the Chicago Red Cross with almost 200 volun- the Dominican people. Congress. The polls show that a solid majority teers for the Ready When the Time Comes Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to please of the American people now want a time table program. Following Hurricane Katrina, cor- join me in honoring the 2006 Bronx Dominican and a quick end to our involvement in Iraq. porate employees were called upon to staff Parade and Festival. They want American troops home. phone centers in Chicago to answer questions f According to a recent poll, 87 percent of from those seeking support and information. Iraqis want their government to set a timetable These volunteers also participated in the Chi- WOMEN LEADERS FOR PEACE: for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. Iraq’s president, cago Office of Emergency Management and CODE PINK ‘‘TROOPS HOME FAST’’ vice resident and national security advisor Communications disaster preparedness drill in have all called for such a timeline. General August 2005. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Casey, the commander of American troops in Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me OF NEW YORK Iraq has established a time table. It is only the to honor and recognize the American Red IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President and his supporters in Congress who Cross of Greater Chicago’s ‘‘Ready When the will not follow the will of the American people Time Comes’’ program. This program is a Thursday, July 13, 2006 ho elected them, or the will of the Iraqi people model on how easily partnerships can be de- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to enter who have spoken and whose democratic gov- veloped to help safeguard our communities. I into the RECORD a press release and letter to ernment has spoken for them who continue to support the Red Cross’s efforts to afford other Members of Congress from Troops Home refuse to hear anything but their own slog:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:53 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\E13JY6.REC E13JY6 mmaher on PROD1PC70 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2006 ‘‘Stay the Course’’ or ‘‘We will never give up mony, send a message of peace to the Inde- they are to see this ad and how it gives them until we have achieved victory’’ or the least pendence Day parade, and remain outside the great hope. Click here to see the ad. Click excusable ‘‘we will stay and achieve victory so White House with their message to bring the here to see the Arabic website Esteklal troops home from Iraq now. (which means independence). To see the that our men and women who have died in Among the Washington fasters are Cindy press release about this ad, click here. Iraq will not have died in vain.’’ Sheehan, legendary comedian/civil rights ac- Stop Nuclear War With Iran! We weren’t I honor those who are fasting as Gandhi did tivist Dick Gregory, environmentalist Diane able to stop the last war, but we must stop to bring about the change they believe is es- Wilson, former army colonel Ann Wright, the next one . . . NOW! The United Nations, sential to preserve the character of this nation Iraq war veterans, Iraqis and Pentagon whis- which is mandated to uphold international and to save the lives of Americans and Iraqis. tleblower Daniel Ellsberg. They are joined law, must speak out against the Bush Ad- I wish them great strength and pray with them by almost 3,000 others from around the ministration’s plans. Let’s send a collective for peace in Iraq. United States and 18 other countries. Celeb- letter to Secretary General Kofi Annan im- rities and other well-known public figures ploring him to denounce this threat and call JULY 11, 2006. have committed to join the fast, including for a diplomatic solution. Click here to sign DEAR REPRESENTATIVE, We are a group of Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn and Danny Glov- on and/or send your own, and pass it to concerned citizens who are conducting an er, musicians Graham Nash and Willie Nel- friends and family around the world. Let’s open-ended fast in front of the White House son, writer Alice Walker, and more. let the Bush administration and Kofi Annan calling for our troops to come home from ‘‘While others are enjoying their barbecues know that the world is demanding an end to Iraq, and we are asking for your support via and fireworks today, we will be going hungry this madness! the attached form. for the most noble cause of all: peace,’’ said Support Iraqi Women: The US invasion of The fast, called Troops Home Fast, was ini- Gold Star mother Cindy Sheehan, who began Iraq has moved Iraq from a secular to a more tiated by CODEPINK and Gold Star Families an open-ended fast today. ‘‘We are the true religious—and violent—society where wom- for Peace, and endorsed by dozens of organi- American patriots today. Our founding fa- en’s rights are being curtailed. Read our re- zations. It began on July 4, 2006, and more thers cautioned future generations against port Iraqi Women Under Siege and recent ar- than 3,500 people in the U.S. and around the engaging in wars of aggression for empire ticles about women in Iraq. Click here to see world are participating, with hundreds more and economic gain, lest we lose our national the blogs, photos and media articles of the joining every day. (Additional information soul. And the war in Iraq is exactly the kind Iraqi Women’s Tour to the US. Donate to our about the fast is available at the website of war our Nation’s leaders once cautioned efforts to support Iraqi women. www.troopshomefast.org.) against.’’ Women—& Male Allies—Say NO To War! You have the power to enact legislation to The hunger strike will continue through- Sign here to join women and men from achieve the goal of this fast: set a timeline out the summer. ‘‘This fast has obviously around the world who are coming together to for the withdrawal of U.S. military forces touched a chord with the public,’’ said SAY NO TO WAR. We are creating a massive from Iraq and bring the troops home. We CODEPINK cofounder Medea Benjamin. ‘‘We movement crossing generations, races, deeply appreciate the efforts of members of thought there might be 3 or 4 of us fasting, ethnicities, religions, and borders to pressure the House and the Senate who have already and it is more like 3,000. Every day hundreds our governments, the United Nations, the been working to end this war. of new people are signing up for the fast. Arab League, and other international leaders But Congress is moving far too slowly. Some communities are doing rolling fasts, to negotiate a political settlement to the Every day, more American soldiers die, more each person taking a day. This is sparking a war in Iraq. Iraqis die, and more federal funds are squan- new level of commitment to get out of Iraq.’’ Bring Our Guard Home Now! With over 70 dered which could be used to alleviate a For more information, please see 000 National Guard troops deployed to Iraq, whole host of problems here in the United www.troopshomefast.org or meet the fasters our homefront has been left vulnerable in States. in front of the White House at 10–11 a.m. or the face of natural disasters like Hurricane We all know that a solid majority of the 5–7 p.m. Katrina. In response, CODEPINK is working American people now want to bring our mili- Support War Resisters! For the first time with a coalition of peace groups to seek the tary involvement in Iraq to a quick conclu- in the Iraq war, an officer in the U.S. Mili- immediate withdrawal of all National Guard sion and bring our troops home. Iraqis are tary, Lt. Ehren Watada, has publicly refused troops from Iraq. At least twelve states are even more adamant about ending the war orders and will be brought to court-martial petitioning their governors to bring home quickly. A remarkable 87 percent of Iraqis this summer. Click here for ways to show our Guard! Click here to find out how you want their government to set a timetable for your solidarity and here to read a letter can join this effort and start a working U.S. withdrawal. Iraq’s president, vice presi- from Carolyn, Ehren’s mom, and find out group in your state! dent and national security advisor have all more about his case. You can also support Hurricane Katrina CODEPINK is now in called for such a timeline. Army Specialist Suzanne Swift, who suffered New Orleans, working with the Common Americans who want to end this war have sexual harassment at the hands of her com- Ground Collective, the People’s Institute for gone through all the traditional methods of manding officers and refused to return to Survival & Beyond, various grassroots orga- petitioning the President and you, our mem- Iraq. Click here for more info. nizations and local neighborhood groups. We bers of Congress, to urge you to act. We have Declaration of Peace! We urge you to sign are part of an active movement to rebuild marched, done vigils, written letters, lobbied The Declaration of Peace, a pledge to take and revision the city, standing in solidarity our representatives, and formed broad-based action against the war during September 21– with residents to strengthen their commu- coalitions in an effort to bring this war to 28 if a peace plan is not established by that nities and take their cities back! We invite end. Yet the war goes on without end. time. Declaration signers will take part in you to come down to participate in this mas- That’s why we’re here now in front of the nonviolent action, marches, rallies, dem- sive and historic effort to rebuild this beau- White House, fasting. Fasting is a time-hon- onstrations, interfaith services, candlelight tiful city from the bottom up and the inside ored way to move people to action, from vigils and other creative ways to declare out. Click here for more info, join our up- Gandhi’s nonviolent liberation of India to peace at the US Capitol and in cities across coming work brigade this summer and read Mitch Snyder’s fasts for the homeless right the US. Click here to sign the Declaration Dana Balicki’s blogs from New Orleans! here in Washington D.C. and learn more. f We hope you will support our efforts and Mothers Declare Peace on Mother’s Day! work with us to bring our troops home— CODEPINK’s 24–hour Mother’s Day peace THE NEED FOR AN INCREASED FAST. Attached is a form to record your vigil was an amazing soulful, painful and NATIONAL FOCUS ON RAIL AND support. We thank you in advance. joyful gathering. Cindy Sheehan, Susan TRANSIT SECURITY Sincerely, Sarandon, Patch Adams, Dick Gregory, and MEDEA BENJAMIN, JODIE EVAN Iraqi and Iranian mothers joined with moth- AND GAEL MURPHY, ers and others from all over the country to HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS On behalf of Troops Home Fast. create a magical pink presence at the White OF MARYLAND PRESS RELEASE House. Click here to see the media coverage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 4, 2006. & video, read our blogs and see the most Thursday, July 13, 2006 Cindy Sheehan, Diane Wilson, Dick Greg- beautiful photos imaginable! And click here ory, Iraq veterans and Iraqi citizens gather to see reports from solidarity events that Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, the terrible in front of the White House on July 4th, happened around the country. events of 9/11 brought intense scrutiny to se- their first day without food. CODEPINK Takes Out Ads in Iraqi papers! curity on our nation’s aviation system and led After eating their final meal in front of the On Monday, May 15, CODEPINK placed ads Congress to enact significant measures to White House yesterday, participants in the in 8 Iraqi newspapers calling for Americans strengthen security both on airplanes and ‘‘Troops Home Fast’’—a historic hunger fast and Iraqis to work together, in a non-violent organized by CODEPINK: Women for Peace fashion, to end the occupation and bloodshed throughout airports. However, this same level and Gold Star Families for Peace—will spend in Iraq. People in 99 cities generously funded of scrutiny has simply not been extended to their first day without food on the Fourth of this ad campaign. The Iraqi response has the other transportation modes in our nation, July. They will gather at the White House at been tremendous, with hundreds of Iraqis particularly railroads and public transit sys- 10 a.m. and plan to hold a spiritual cere- calling the newspapers saying how excited tems.

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HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES needs to be done to pay homage to our vet- In fact, as has happened so often in our na- erans, particularly those who are coming OF OHIO tion’s history, public voices calling attention to home from Afghanistan and Iraq. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the inadequate security provided for railroads Madam Speaker, the VA reported in August and public transit appear to be warning of a Monday, July 10, 2006 2005 that almost 23 percent of homeless men problem in plain sight that is essentially being Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, this and women are veterans. Madam Speaker ignored by officials whose basic plan is appar- week H. Con. Res. 427 passed the House of this percentage is far too high and far too ently to hope that nothing happens. Representatives by voice vote. This bill would shameful. In July of last year, the Secretary of the De- permit the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for On a bi-partisan basis, Congress must work partment of Homeland Security articulated the a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anni- with the Veterans Affairs to right this seem- Bush Administration’s general indifference to versary of the establishment of the Depart- ingly forgotten atrocity. The men and women security on transit systems when he an- ment of Veterans Affairs. I would like to lend who honorably serve our great Nation deserve nounced that our nation’s public transit sys- my voice to this memorable event. not only to be treated as heroes in war; they tems should expect to bear most of the costs Madam Speaker, in 1930 President Hoover deserve to be treated as heroe when they re- of funding security improvements themselves. signed Executive Order 5398 which estab- turn home. At that time, the Secretary dismissed the idea lished the Veterans Administration a ultimately The men and women of the U.S. armed that a terror strike on a transit system could led to the formation of the Department of Vet- services make it possible for us to debate. produce ‘‘catastrophic consequences’’ by say- eran Affairs. The VA (as it has affectionately Madam Speaker, let us not debate the honor ing ‘‘a bomb in a subway car may kill 30 peo- become known) has strived to both honor and veterans deserve. ple.’’ serve the men and women who protect one of f Under pressure, Secretary Chertoff backed our Nation’s most treasured ideals—liberty. GLOBAL WARMING: PARTICU- away from his statement. However, the Bush For 75 years, the VA has helped ensure that Administration appears to have continued its LARLY HARMFUL TO PEOPLE OF those who choose to enter the armed services COLOR policy of essentially leaving to public transit are not forgotten after they honorably serve systems and to railroads much of the financial their country. burden associated with providing any security For this reason, we should celebrate the HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF NEW YORK enhancements on these systems. concept and accomplishments of the VA. In- Thus, in fiscal year 2006, the federal gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deed, the VA is a vital cabinet level depart- ernment appropriated just $150 million in se- ment, which oversees an honorable and nec- Thursday, July 13, 2006 curity grants to be divided among transit inter- essary function of the U.S. Government. city passenger rail, and freight rail systems. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The VA has three branches, which aim to This is the same amount provided in fiscal introduce into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a provide a smooth transition for veterans when year 2005. letter that I received from the United Church of In fact, federal grants for transit and railroad they return home from active duty. These Christ which I believe is worth our contempla- security since 9/11 have totaled just over $550 branches—the Veterans Health Administration, tion because of its sincere efforts to generate million. By comparison, the Congressional Re- the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the greater awareness and understanding in the search Service reports that the federal govern- National Cemetery Administration—should be international and domestic communities dis- ment has spent nearly $20 billion on aviation roundly applauded for their service to Amer- proportionately affected by current environ- security since September 11, 2001. As evi- ica’s former servicemen and servicewomen. mental problems. denced by this funding disparity, national Beginning in 1946, the VA’s health unit, now The earth’s climate has changed over the focus has been almost exclusively on aviation known as the Veterans Health Administration, last century. This change has had deleterious security despite the fact that almost 7 times has sought to provide adequate health care to effects on the world community, but more so more people use public transportation on a injured veterans returning from war, starting on poor communities who have high con- daily basis than fly on airplanes. with World War II. Throughout the latter half of centrations of people of color. Communities of Perhaps not surprisingly given the lack of the 20th century, the VHA expanded into a color are burdened with poor air quality and focus, the inadequacy of federal funding has leading health care provider and now has over are twice as likely to be uninsured than been accompanied by repeated failures on the 150 medical centers across the country. Ac- whites. Yet these communities will become part of the Department of Homeland Security cording to the VA, provided care to more than even more vulnerable to climate-change re- to develop comprehensive risk assessments 5.3 million individuals in 2005. lated respiratory ailments, heat-related illness and mode-specific security plans as docu- In addition to providing health care services, and death, and illness from insect-carried dis- mented by several GAO studies and now by the VA, through its Veterans Benefits Adminis- eases. A study conducted by the Congres- a study written by the Democratic Members of tration branch, has provided educational serv- sional Black Caucus substantiated his claim the Committee on Homeland Security. ices to veterans, beginning with the passage by pointing out that in every single one of the I strongly support the Rail and Public Trans- of the GI Bill in 1944. According to the VA, 7.8 44 major metropolitan areas in the U.S., portation Security Act of 2006, H.R. 5714, as million World War II veterans, alone, benefited Blacks are more likely than Whites to be ex- well as other measures that would strength rail from educational opportunities that the bill of- posed to higher air toxic concentrations. and transit security in our Nation. It is simply fered. I also applaud the VA for assisting the Although people of color are less respon- incomprehensible to me that Congress has not families of our fallen heroes, the men and sible for climate change, ironically they will be yet considered and passed these measures women of our armed services who died in made to suffer the most from it. We should not that would close gaping holes in our transit se- combat fighting for liberty. The VA’s National avoid the issue of race, class and gender curity system and significantly increase fund- Cemetery Administration should be praised for when it comes to serious discussions about ing for security grant programs. providing memorials to those veterans who the environment. The inclusion of race, class Mr. Speaker, while it will not be possible to died for our liberty. and gender doesn’t take us away from the protect our transit and rail systems from every Madam Speaker, it is an honor for me to issue, but helps make the issue more com- possible terror threat, we are not yet doing all have the opportunity to recognize the VA for prehensive and complete. that we can to make these systems as safe as what is has and will continue to do for our vet- The impact of climate change has not been possible. Our failure to anticipate the unthink- erans. As a member of the House of Rep- addressed or assessed specifically for people able before 9/11 led to the tragic death of resentatives, I always look to support legisla- of color. As we continue to seek solutions to 3,000 innocent Americans. It is past time that tion that honors our veterans. On June 27, this ever growing and changing problem, we we act to secure our public transit and rail 2006, the House of Representatives agreed to must seek to ensure that the rights of all peo- systems before another unthinkable act leads H.R. 4843, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost- ples are met regardless of race, class or gen- to the deaths of more innocent Americans. of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006. H.R. 4843 der. I enter into the RECORD this letter written

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After receiving her degree she em- (By C.J. Correa Bernier) Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise barked upon the field of education and taught The international dimensions of environ- today to condemn the terrorist groups grades 1–8 in Crossville, Tennessee. It was mental problems are becoming the center of Hezbollah and Hamas and their continuing during this time that she met her future hus- attention as they gain center-stage in de- brutal attacks against the people of Israel. band, Rev. Joe McCluskey, a fellow teacher. bates concerning the future of our planet. Hezbollah took the lives of eight Israeli De- During their marriage they had two children: The range of issues being discussed is exten- fense Forces soldiers and captured two others Ruth and Joe. sive, but global warming seems to be a com- on the Israel-Lebanon border earlier this week. Today, Ms. McCluskey stays active and en- mon subject in most conversations. The co- gaged by reading the daily paper, magazines, existence of environmentalism and economic This is the same terrorist group which took the development and the need for cooperation, lives of 257 Americans in the bombing of the and as many books as she can get her hands fairness and equity among countries seems U.S. Embassy and Marine barracks in Beirut on. Ever the extrovert she enjoys playing to be one of the major questions. 26 years ago. bridge and cards with her friends and family. The contrast between Lebanon and Israel is I wish Ms. McCluskey the best, and may In the midst of our global environmental God continue to bless her. conversations we must keep in mind that the stark. Lebanon not only tolerates terrorists, it activities of human society, on a broad scale, harbors and supports them. Lebanon has bla- f tantly and purposefully disregarded U.N. Res- are harmful to all, but to some more than ABA LAW STUDENT TAX CHAL- others. In the case of global warming, we suf- olutions and diplomatic requests to disarm Hezbollah and to bring to justice the terrorist LENGE—NORTHERN ILLINOIS fer along with the planet but for island na- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW tions that will disappear, or for indigenous leaders. On the other hand, Israel has com- STUDENTS PLACE SECOND communities, it is not an ‘‘environmental plied with the U.N. charter, and has had its problem,’’ it is the literal destruction of forces withdrawn from Lebanon since May their environment, history, legacy and lives. 2000. This latest attack was completely HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO In the United States, communities of color unprovoked; in fact, Hezbollah leaders claimed OF ILLINOIS are also drastically affected. A recent report that it had been planned for months. Clearly, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES notes the disproportionate corelation be- the purpose of this latest attack is to perpet- Thursday, July 13, 2006 tween African Americans in the U.S. and cli- uate the violence in the region. mate change. The report argues that African An estimated 100 million dollars per year in Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Americans are less responsible for climate weaponry and other support is sent from to recognize two Northern Illinois University, change, but suffer more from the health im- Tehran through Damascus to supply NIU, law students, Mary Riley and Cathryn pacts. Hezbollah. The government of Lebanon takes Streeter, who placed second in the Nation at In 1987 the existence of a nationwide pat- a hands-off approach towards this continued the 2005 Law Student Tax Challenge. This tern of disproportionate environmental risk violence. The Syrian and Iranian governments event was sponsored by the Young Lawyers based on race was demonstrated for the U.S. should be condemned for their support of the Forum of the American Bar Association’s Sec- This evidence challenged the U.S. environ- Hezbollah and Hamas terrorist organizations. tion of Taxation. Coached by Northern Illinois mental movement to recognize its tendency It is time for the world community to take Law Professor Dan Schneider, the third-year to ignore issues of race, class and gender action against Hezbollah and the nations that law students researched a real-life, tax-plan- when setting agendas for social action. support it. The United States must also not ning problem and submitted their analysis and Today the mainstream environmental com- allow the Iranian government to use this latest solution for judging. After being selected as munity is involved in serious discussions semi-finalists from a pool of 36 entries, Ms. about how to frame the eco-justice issues bloodshed as a diverting tactic against U.S. at- tention from their unrestricted nuclear pro- Riley and Ms. Streeter traveled to San Diego along with those dealing with environment to present both oral and written arguments in justice or environmental racism, but, to look gram. front of a panel of distinguished tax lawyers, at the issue of global warming as one that is With the killing of Israeli soldiers and the in opposition to those confronted by the en- kidnapping of Cpl. Gilad Shalit by Hamas, the which included the Chief Counsel of the Inter- vironmental justice movement will be a mis- timing of Hezbollah’s incursion and kidnapping nal Revenue Service. take. raises grave suspicions and increases the ex- Established in 1895 by an act of the Illinois General Assembly, Northern Illinois State Nor- The global environmental justice move- isting tension in the region. mal School opened its doors to students in ment compels us to rethink our under- Israel is in a difficult position, for it must standing of global environmental problems deal with state-sponsored terrorism involving September 1899. In July 1957, after 58 years and existing proposals to solve them. Justice the Palestinian, Lebanese, Iranian and Syrian of physical growth and expansion in academic is an essential demand, in the aftermath of governments. In response to these brutal at- programs, Northern Illinois State College be- historic, systematic discrimination and dis- tacks, Israel clearly has the right to defend came Northern Illinois University by action of proportionate environmental degradation of herseIf. Like every sovereign nation, Israel is the 70th General Assembly. In August of 1979 those on the margins. clearly justified in taking the actions necessary the university was authorized to acquire the If we look at global warming as an issue of to safeguard its territory and its people. College of Law, which had originally been human rights and environmental justice we My thoughts are prayers are with the fami- founded in 1975 by Lewis University. will be able to see the connection between lies/and loved ones of the kidnapped Israeli Today Northern Illinois University offers the local and the global. Rising temperatures soldiers at this difficult time. pro!ams to more than 23,000 students in the are already affecting the lives of millions of f basic disciplines, the arts, and the professions humans, particularly in people of color, low- through courses conducted on the main cam- income, and indigenous communities. The CELEBRATING A LONG AND pus in DeKalb and at regional sites throughout health of many has been already com- WONDERFUL LIFE Northern Illinois. The university’s academic promised, their financial reality has become work is organized under the College of Busi- a burden, and their social and cultural lives ness, Education, Engineering and Engineering have been disrupted. As we dialogue, re- HON. LINCOLN DAVIS search and seek solutions to our climate and OF TENNESSEE Technology, Health and Human Sciences, energy problems we must seek to ensure the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts, in addition to the Grad- right of all people to live, work, play, and Thursday, July 13, 2006 pray in safe, healthy, and clean environ- uate School. ments. We must envision a transition to a Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I As the only public law school in the greater future that protects the most vulnerable rise today to offer my sincerest regards to Ms. Chicago area, NIU Law has previously ranked from the impacts of climate. Ruth Johns McCluskey in Knoxville, Ten- first in the Nation for government placement,

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This will prevent current Chagall and Max Ernst, writer Hannah Arendt, to public service, NIU law received the 2001 municipal and industrial and irrigation water sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, the Otto Meyerhof Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest customers from having to pay costs associ- family, and many others. Service Award. ated with an oversized canal. In the next few Mr. Speaker, Walter Meyerhof never forgot Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate NIU for years, the question of the Auburn Dam may the efforts of his rescuer and dedicated him- its outstanding performance at the Law Stu- be revisited and other water users may seek self to honor Varian fry by establishing and di- dent Tax Challenge. NIU should be extremely allocations of CVP water. My bill does not per- recting a foundation in memory of this man proud of this tremendous accomplishment, manently settle the issue of the excess capital who saved his life. Through the efforts of Mey- and I am honored to recognize its students costs—it merely defers those costs until other erhof and the foundation he created, Varian and faculty here today. decisions about the future of the CVP are Fry was given the Croix du Chevalier of the f made. The bill also authorizes the Secretary, French Legion of Honor as well as the United during the deferral period, to periodically re- INTRODUCTION OF THE FOLSOM States Holocaust Memorial Museum Eisen- view and adjust, as appropriate, the amount of hower Liberation Medal. Also, thanks in part to SOUTH CANAL COST DEFERRAL the unused capacity of the canal and the BILL Meyerhof’s efforts, Fry became the first Amer- amount of reimbursable capital and interest of ican to be honored as one of the ‘‘Righteous the canal. among the Nations’’ by the state of Israel at HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN f the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. Per- OF CALIFORNIA TRIBUTE TO DR. WALTER haps the Varian Fry foundation’s greatest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEYERHOF achievement was the production of the film Thursday, July 13, 2006 about Fry entitled Assignment: Rescue. The film, which has been distributed to over 35,000 Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. HON. TOM LANTOS schools, is educating hundreds of thousands Speaker, today I am introducing the Folsom OF CALIFORNIA of students about the horror of the Holocaust South Canal Cost Deferral bill, to prevent Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the extraordinary courage exhibited by fornia water customers from having to shoul- Varian Fry and others who fought the Nazis. der the costs of unused capacity in the Fol- Thursday, July 13, 2006 som South Canal, a Bureau of Reclamation, Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to After arriving in the United States, Walter Bureau, water conveyance. celebrate the life of Dr. Walter Meyerhof, an Meyerhof became a leading professor and ed- The Folsom South Canal was authorized by extraordinary physicist who fled the horrors of ucator. After receiving his doctorate from the Congress in 1965 to include five water con- Nazi occupied Europe and made his mark in University of Pennsylvania, he taught briefly at veyance segments or ‘‘reaches.’’ The canal the world as an American citizen. Dr. Mey- the University of Illinois and then accepted an was intended to deliver water from the Auburn erhof died in Los Altos, California on Saturday, appointment at Stanford University. He had a Dam and related facilities to municipal and in- May 27, 2006 at the age of 84. distinguished career at Stanford, served as dustrial water and irrigation users in the Sac- Walter Meyerhof was born on April 22, head of Stanford’s physics department, and ramento area and on south to irrigated agri- 1922, in Kiel, Germany, into a family of Ger- wrote two textbooks which are still in use culture in the planned East Side Division. man-Jewish intellectuals. Walter’s father Otto today. In 1977, Walter Meyerhof was given the The first two reaches—a total of 26 miles of received a Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1922. Dinkelspiel Award, an honor given each year the canal were built to the Sacramento-San The elder Meyerhof sought to protect his fam- to the top Stanford professor in the teaching of Joaquin County line. They were designed and ily from rising anti-Semitism in Germany which undergraduate students. constructed to accommodate enough water to accompanied the growing political power of Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join meet anticipated demand in Sacramento and the Nazi party. In 1936, the family fled Ger- me in paying tribute to the remarkable legacy in the East Side Division. However, the East many and went to England for three years, of Walter Meyerhof, whose scholarship made Side Division was never authorized and, thus, and then in 1939 they moved to France, which an important contribution to contemporary has not been developed. As a result, the re- was attacked by Nazi German military forces physics, whose excellence in teaching helped maining three reaches have been reclassified not long after their arrival. mold the minds of some of our Nation’s bright- by the Bureau as ‘‘Construction in Abeyance.’’ In 1941 when France was under Nazi occu- est students, and whose unswerving commit- Because the canal project, as originally de- pation, the Meyerhof family came into contact ment to Varian Fry, the man who saved his signed, was not fully developed, Central Valley with Varian Fry, a United States consular offi- life during the Holocaust, established a legacy Project, CVP, water customers that today take cial in France during this turbulent period who of remembrance that is a beacon to all of us delivery of water from the completed reaches played a critical role in saving Jewish intellec- who respect human dignity and human rights. are now shouldering the entire capital cost of tuals, scholars, and others from Nazi death We join Miriam, his wife of 59 years, his two the canal, plus interest. This does not seem camps. Fry was a Harvard-educated academic sons, Michael and David, and his grandson, fair, since they had no control over the design who was not Jewish, but who recognized his Matthew in mourning the passing of Walter or construction of the project and bear no re- obligation to save Jews who were under the Meyerhof.

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