February 15, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H385 ancient moral standards. The reaction ality across America, this is a testament to the leading a machine gun squad. He kept mo- of His Eminence to this misplaced hos- wonder and grace of Cardinal O'Connor. That rale high by decorating fellow soldiers’ let- tility has earned him the respect and he was able to reach out and touch the souls ters home with cartoons of barracks life. awe of all of us. (3) After returning from the war, Charles of so many people, help them, guide themÐ M. Schulz returned to his love for illustra- Mr. Speaker, this medal will be fund- it is inspiring. tion and took a job with ‘‘Timeless Topix’’. ed by the sale of authentic bronze du- We would all do well to follow the examples He also took a second job as an art instruc- plicates of the medal which will be of what he has done for the people of New tor. Eventually his hard work paid off and placed on sale by the U.S. Mint. I am York and the American people. Cardinal when the Saturday Evening Post began pur- honored to associate myself with this O'Connor is an outspoken critic of racism. In chasing a number of his single comic panels. legislation initiative, and to congratu- the face of severe budget challenges, Cardinal (4) It was in his first weekly comic strip, late Cardinal O’Connor and to wish him O'Connor has protected and preserved inner- ‘‘L’il Folks’’, that Charlie Brown was born. good health and happiness upon his an- That comic strip, which was eventually re- city Catholic schools. The Catholic High named ‘‘Peanuts’’, became the sole focus of ticipated retirement. School's graduation rate is 99 percent. And Charles M. Schulz’s career. Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in his commitment to helping the sick and people (5) Charles M. Schulz has drawn every support of a bill to award a Congressional gold with disabilities has been unwavering. frame of his strip, which runs seven days a medal to Cardinal John O'Connor. We are It is our responsibility to honor him outside week, since it was created in October 1950. gathering here today to honor a man who has of this House, and beyond just today. We can This is rare dedication in the field of comic been described as being the spine of the do that by learning from his grace and prac- illustration. Catholic community throughout the United ticing what he has taught us. (6) The ‘‘Peanuts’’ comic strip appears in 2,600 newspapers around the world and States. Cardinal John O'Connor has held the Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield reaches approximately 335 million readers most influential post in the U.S. Catholic back the balance of my time. every day in 20 different languages. Because Church and has led the congregation of St. Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I have no of this, Charles M. Schulz is the most suc- Patrick's Cathedral since 1984 with unwaver- further requests for time, and I yield cessful comic illustrator in the world. ing faith and a sense of leading a good Catho- back the balance of my time. (7) Charles M. Schulz’s television special, lic life devoted to service. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ‘‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’’, has run for 34 His life of service formally began when he HANSEN). The question is on the motion consecutive years. In all, more than 60 ani- was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in offered by the gentleman from Ala- mated specials have been created based on ‘‘Peanuts’’ characters. Four feature films, 1945. His service continued to not only include bama (Mr. BACHUS) that the House sus- the Church and to God but also to his country 1,400 books, and a hit Broadway musical pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. about the ‘‘Peanuts’’ characters have also as he served in the Chaplain Corps of the 3557. been produced. U.S. Navy, including assignments in Okinawa The question was taken. (8) Charles M. Schulz is a leader in the field and Vietnam. Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, on that I of comic illustration and in his community. Cardinal O'Connor was able to revitalize the demand the yeas and nays. He has paved the way for other artists in this bishops' sense of urgency about the premier The yeas and nays were ordered. field over the last 50 years and continues to civil right issues of our time. He has indeed The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- be praised for his outstanding achievements. left an imprint on New York City and Catholics ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the (9) Charles M. Schulz has given back to his nationwide as a ``prophetic voice'' which has community in many ways, including owning Chair’s prior announcement, further and operating Redwood Empire Ice Arena in constantly challenged people's viewsÐregard- proceedings on this motion will be Santa Rosa, California. The arena has be- less of how upsetting they might be, even to postponed. come a favorite gathering spot for people of politicians. f all ages. Charles M. Schulz finances a yearly The Cardinal has been an icon for and has ice show that draws crowds from all over the diligently served the American Catholic com- GENERAL LEAVE San Francisco Bay Area. munity particularly due to his strong bond with Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I ask (10) Charles M. Schulz has given the Nation Pope John Paul II. He consistently served to a unique sense of optimism, purpose, and unanimous consent that all Members pride. Whether through the Great Pumpkin participate in and better the Catholic school may have 5 legislative days within system and gave children the opportunity to Patch, the Kite Eating Tree, Lucy’s Psy- which to revise and extend their re- chiatric Help Stand, or Snoopy’s adventures be taught in the traditional Catholic system. marks on H.R. 3557, the bill just consid- with the Red Baron, ‘‘Peanuts’’ has em- The Cardinal also sought to strengthen the ered. bodied human vulnerabilities, emotions, and ties between Catholics and Jews. Once, in Je- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there potential. rusalem he went so far as to apologize for the objection to the request of the gen- (11) Charles M. Schulz’s lifetime of work Church's history of anti-Semitism and was a tleman from Alabama? has linked generations of Americans and has become a part of the fabric of our national chief advocate in persuading the Vatican to There was no objection. recognize Israel. culture. Today, we as a nation gather to celebrate f SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. the work Cardinal O'Connor has devoted his PRESENTING CONGRESSIONAL (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The Presi- life to: charity, service to our community, ac- GOLD MEDAL TO CHARLES M. dent is authorized to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal of appropriate de- ceptance of others and living a good life in the SCHULZ eyes of God. We would be lucky to be able to sign to Charles M. Schulz in recognition of Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- his lasting artistic contributions to the Na- follow his example as selflessly as he has led er, I move to suspend the rules and tion and the world. his life. Cardinal O'Connor has left a deep im- pass the bill (H.R. 3642) to authorize (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the purpose pression on America and he will continue to the President to award a gold medal on of the presentation referred to in subsection inspire to follow in his footsteps. behalf of the Congress to Charles M. (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to help in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) celebrate His Eminence John Cardinal O'Con- Schulz in recognition of his lasting ar- shall strike a gold medal with suitable em- nor. For all of his accomplishments as a tistic contributions to the Nation and blems, devices, and inscriptions, to be deter- priest, a chaplain, and a humanitarian, there the world. mined by the Secretary. can be no way to fully honor him. The Con- The Clerk read as follows: SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. gressional Medal of HonorÐthe highest honor H.R. 3642 Under such regulations as the Secretary Congress can bestowÐis simply a beginning. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- may prescribe, the Secretary may strike and While we will do our best in Congress to resentatives of the United States of America in sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 2 at a price sufficient to honor him, it is clear that the true honor is Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. cover the costs of the medals, including ours for having the privilege of learning from labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, him. The Congress finds the following: (1) Charles M. Schulz was born on Novem- overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold As New York's archbishop since 1984, Car- ber 26, 1922, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son medal. dinal O'Connor has seen the Catholic popu- of Carl and Dena Schulz. SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS. lation of the archdiocese rise from 1.8 million (2) Charles M. Schulz served his country in The medals struck under this Act are na- when he arrived to the 2.3 million it is today. World War II, working his way up from in- tional medals for purposes of chapter 51 of In a time where many sense a loss of spiritu- fantryman to staff sergeant and eventually title 31, United States Code.

VerDate 27-JAN-2000 01:54 Feb 16, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15FE7.008 pfrm02 PsN: H15PT1 H386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 15, 2000 SEC. 5. FUNDING AND PROCEEDS OF SALE. humor and sage advice. Worldwide, the to teach Sunday school and deliver ser- (a) AUTHORIZATION.—There is hereby au- best estimate is a global audience of mons. thorized to be charged against the United 355 million fans. They were in 75 coun- Rarely can a man be called a global States Mint Public Enterprise Fund an social institution; but in Charles M. amount not to exceed $30,000 to pay for the tries, read in 2,600 newspapers, and cost of the medals authorized by this Act. spoke 21 languages. Schulz’ case, that is surely just what (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received Then there were the spin-offs. Begin- he was when he died after 77 years of from the sale of duplicate bronze medals ning in the 1960s, a Charlie Brown phenomenal productivity and contribu- under section 3 shall be deposited in the Christmas; It’s the Great Pumpkin, tion. How it all came about will remain United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Charlie Brown, were among the tele- a mystery. A personality that large is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vision specials. In an era where relent- never a simple book, but this much we ant to the rule, the gentleman from less violence is the main fare of tele- know: in his life he did get to kick that Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS) and the gen- vision programming, how welcome to football over the goal post. His work, tleman from New York (Mr. LAFALCE) find true amusement in good taste, with all its substance and wit, has be- each will control 20 minutes. where the most dangerous party is ei- come part of the national and global The Chair recognizes the gentleman ther a girl who pulls away the football fabric and will be with us for a long from Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS). just before the kick or a fantasy Red time. Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- Baron. At last, one can say, ‘‘Thank good- er, I yield myself such time as I may There were songs and even a musical, ness, Charlie Brown.’’ consume. You Are a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 (Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma asked and Peanuts was not easy, slapstick minutes to the gentleman from Cali- was given permission to revise and ex- humor. Long-time readers know there fornia (Mr. THOMPSON), the author of tend his remarks.) was real substance about the dis- the resolution. Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- appointments in life. However, it was Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. er, I rise today with mixed emotions. It also about the great line, Happiness Is Speaker, I would like to thank the gen- is with great pride and honor that I a Warm Puppy, which for millions of tleman from Iowa (Mr. LEACH), the support awarding Charles M. Schulz gentleman from Alabama (Mr. BACH- the Congressional Gold Medal. How- children and their parents had that ring about what truly makes life US), and the gentleman from New York ever, as we all know, Mr. Schulz, the (Mr. LAFALCE), along with the 308 co- creator of the beloved comic strip Pea- worthwhile. Most in this chamber will be sur- sponsors who supported this legisla- nuts, died last Saturday, February 12, prised that the spell of Peanuts so be- tion, and for their assistance in bring- at his home in Santa Rosa, California, deviled theologians, philosophers, and ing this bill to the floor today. It at the age of 77. Therefore, I stand be- psychiatrists that weighty books and means a great deal to Mr. Schulz’s fam- fore my colleagues with great sadness. ily. It means a great deal to me, and it articles were written probing the true I would like to thank the gentleman means a great deal to the community meanings of the comic strip. They all from California (Mr. THOMPSON) for in- that I have the honor to represent that found something of great worth, some- troducing this most appropriate piece has had the honor to share that com- times a brooding worth, all of which is of legislation. Congress has commis- munity with Sparky Schulz. sioned gold medals as its highest ex- fine. But for most of the adults we sim- b 1200 pression of national appreciation for ply reveled in how four or five small distinguished achievements and con- cartoon frames Schulz could pack so I would also like to thank my Cali- tributions. Without a doubt, Mr. much humor, joy, sadness and irony, fornia colleague, Senator DIANNE FEIN- Schulz has earned this great honor. all of the elements of great expression. STEIN, who has introduced the identical Mr. Schulz first introduced his leg- However, the whole production of bill in the Senate to make sure that endary Peanuts cartoon to us in Octo- Peanuts cartoons, films, musicals, this gold medal does come to fruition. ber of 1950. It was then that the world books and even the dolls had special al- Mr. Speaker, this bill before us today became acquainted with such char- lure for children. Schulz had no prob- is not about honoring a cartoonist who acters as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, lem communicating across many gen- made us laugh and think but, rather, Linus and others. erations from when the first Peanut about honoring a lifetime of work that Like millions of other Americans, I strip appeared half a century ago. I has transcended generations of Ameri- often felt as though I knew the man suspect one of his attractions to the cans and has become the fabric of our personally, having read and watched young was that he was so easy to read national culture. We have adopted his his cartoons for as long as I can re- and so direct. There was also Linus’ se- characters as our own, and sometimes member. I believe that I knew the man curity blanket. It gave the young the even as ourselves. Through them he as only a life-long fan could know him, idea that through it all there are provided us a uniquely American sense through his work. I am extremely ap- things, lasting things, to hold on to. of optimism, purpose, and pride. preciative of Mr. Schulz and his cre- The books were just great reading in- While many other pop figures reflect ation of the Peanut gang. structors for millions of children that our fantasies, Sparky Schulz’s char- For almost 50 years, he provided us were nonviolent, but not just a bowl of acters, like Charlie Brown, reflected with endless hours of humor, entertain- cheer. who we really are. Charles Schulz cre- ment. His cartoons and characters will Mr. Speaker, for years now I have ated the Peanuts comic strip in Octo- live with us forever. worn about three different Peanuts ber of 1950, and he personally drew Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ties. I wear one today. I do not think I every single daily and Sunday strip. my time. have ever worn a Peanuts tie when it Peanuts appeared in 2,600 newspapers Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield has not been commented upon and it around the world and reached approxi- myself such time as I may consume. has not lit up someone’s day. It is al- mately 355 million readers every day, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. most impossible to see a Peanuts tie and they came in some 20 different lan- 3642, introduced by the gentleman from and not smile, not feel some warmth, guages. California (Mr. THOMPSON), a bill to some empathy. That was the effect of Sparky Schulz gave us more than award a gold medal to a man who was Charlie Schulz. just Peanuts. Most notable was his a friend to the entire Nation, Charles We are all familiar with his fame, but work with the Regional Organization M. Schulz. Peanuts was both a national I would like also to remind all that Canine Companion. This wonderful or- treasure and a national delight. Every Schulz had served his country on the ganization breeds, raises, trains, and morning for almost half a century, battlefields of World War II. He never places dogs with individuals who are America awoke to read the newspapers forgot he was a veteran, and served as limited by disabilities. Along with his and millions of eyes turned to the head of the fund-raising campaign for wife Jeanne, Sparky led and, in large pages where Charlie Brown, Lucy, the National D-Day Memorial. He had part, personally financed the construc- Snoopy, and Linus lived. the grit to be a good hockey player; the tion and the operation of the Canine Yet, it was not only Americans who mathematical skill to be a fine bridge Companion’s facility in Sonoma Coun- took in the bounty of the strip’s tender enthusiast; and the devotion it takes ty, California. Here dogs are introduced

VerDate 27-JAN-2000 00:52 Feb 16, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15FE7.002 pfrm02 PsN: H15PT1 February 15, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H387 to individuals with disabilities and to- the last Peanuts comic strip appeared, ‘‘Noopy’’ is still in a trunk, cherished, gether they are trained to work with Americans young and old have been en- in our garage. each other, forming a lifetime partner- tertained by the aventures and foibles In a way, we all grew up with Pea- ship and friendship. of Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and nuts; learning a little something about He also built a great ice rink in Snoopy. Through each of these lovable ourselves and about life from those lov- Santa Rosa, California, an ice rink human characters Charles Schulz ingly drawn cartoons: Learning humil- that loses almost $1 million a year. But reached out to all of us, teaching us ity, learning to win, learning to lose, he did it to give something to the com- important life lessons. learning to care, learning to express munity. And just a side note. In that Through Charlie Brown’s failed ef- ourselves through the eyes of these ice rink he stored many hundreds of forts to lead his team to victory in the children in his cartoons. It was folding beds. Just in case there was neighborhood baseball game, we through Charles Schulz’s characters ever a disaster in his community, peo- learned that winning is not everything. that we felt his spirit, and it is through ple would have a place to come, a place At the same time, his repeated at- those characters that his spirit will to stay, and a place to receive shelter. tempts to kick the football out of live on. Sparky Schulz’ public service and Lucy’s hands, while never succeeding, service to our Nation did not begin helped teach us the importance of Beyond the pages of America’s news- with Peanuts or with the Canine Com- never giving up hope. papers, Charles Schulz also touched the panion. It started when he served as a Mr. Speaker, I support the efforts of lives of his friends and neighbors in staff sergeant in the United States my colleague, the gentleman from Santa Rosa. Our children are better off Army during World War II fighting on California (Mr. THOMPSON), to recog- for the smiles they shared at his ice the front lines in France immediately nize Charles Schulz with a Congres- rink. Our community is stronger for after the D-Day invasion. To help keep sional Gold Medal. I am so proud that the friendliness he added to it. It is morale high, Sparky Schulz would this gifted artist hails from the Twin only fitting that a man who has often decorate the letters of fellow sol- Cities. For the many values Charles touched so many lives be awarded the diers, letters that they were sending Schulz taught us, for the enjoyment he Congressional Gold Medal. back home to their families, with car- brought to our homes, and for the way It is with great pride that I have toon characters depicting barracks life he touches so many of our hearts, it is worked with the gentleman from Cali- or battlefield life. only fitting that we offer our thanks. fornia (Mr. THOMPSON) to secure the Scott Adams, the creator of the Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 high honor for Charles Schulz. I only Dilbert cartoon, remarked yesterday minutes to the gentlewoman from wish that he had lived long enough to about our great loss, the loss of Sparky Sonoma County, California (Ms. WOOL- receive this award himself. But I know Schulz. He said, ‘‘It’s the end of an era, SEY). that wherever he is today, Sparky is and it is hard to imagine that Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank smiling just to know that his dream of cartooning will ever be the same. In the gentleman for yielding me this drawing cartoons has given so many basketball, you can say that Michael time. On Saturday night, millions of people the pleasure of laughter. I look Jordan was the greatest ever. In Americans lost their security blanket. forward to a unanimous vote for this cartooning, Charles Schulz was the Life will not be the same without Congressional Gold Medal for Charles greatest ever, and probably the great- Charles Schulz. The touching human Schulz today. est there will ever be.’’ stories he told every day through the Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I have We will never forget Snoopy’s imagi- Peanuts characters in his cartoons no further requests for time, and I nation, Lucy’s cynicism, Linus’ gentle gave us such warmth that old and yield back the balance of my time. innocence, Woodstock’s loyalty, or young understood how Linus felt hold- Charlie Brown’s vulnerabilities, hopes, ing his trusty blanket. Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- and dreams. Sparky’s gift to our Na- Now our friend is gone, and we will er, I yield myself such time as I may tion were characters who spoke with have to rely on memoirs. Fortunately, consume. clarity about those simple fleeting mo- Charles Schulz left us plenty of these. Mr. Speaker, the Peanuts gang, cre- ments that bind us together, bind to- I knew Sparky as a silver-haired man ated by Mr. Schulz, has and will con- gether our adulthood and our child- who spent time every week at Redwood tinue to honor and entertain millions hood, those simple and honest sparks Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, Cali- of children and adults throughout the about what it means to be a human fornia, located in my district. I also world. The Peanuts gang was a fabu- being. knew him as a hard-working artist who lous bunch to observe. We all hoped I thank everyone who is going to traveled from his home in the district that one day Snoopy would finally take part in making this gold medal a of my colleague, the gentleman from catch the dreaded Red Baron. Millions reality, and I urge all my colleagues to California (Mr. THOMPSON), to his stu- of Americans would turn to the comics vote in favor of this gold medal resolu- dio in Santa Rosa. every morning to see if it was the day tion; and I say, ‘‘Farewell and thank But my colleague from California that Pig Pen would finally find the you,’’ to Charles Schulz. and I are not the only people who washroom. We all wished we could re- Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, how shared Charles Schulz; neither is our ceive the advice that Lucy often pro- much time do we have remaining? colleague, the gentleman from Min- vided for only a nickel. And, of course, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. nesota (Mr. SABO), who represents the everyone knew that someday, someday, HANSEN). The gentleman from New district that Charles Schulz was born Charlie Brown would kick the football York (Mr. LAFALCE) has 10 minutes re- and raised in. Charles Schulz left a straight through the uprights. maining, and the gentleman from piece of himself with every single per- However, these things never did, and Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS) has 181⁄2 min- son whose day was brightened by one of now will never, happen. That was the utes remaining. his cartoons. We let Peanuts into our beauty of Charles Schulz and the car- Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 lives on a daily basis, and the cartoon minutes to the gentleman from Min- characters came to feel like a part of toon he created. This group of children captivated our imagination for 50 nesota (Mr. SABO). our families. Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Like so many Americans and people years. They provided heart warming gentleman for yielding me this time, around the world, I delighted in fol- tales of everyday life along with hu- and it is with great sadness that I lowing the ups and downs of Snoopy, morous adventures. Mr. Schulz was the learned of the recent death of Charles Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of genius behind this American icon that Schulz. During his lifetime this native the gang. My kids grew up on Peanuts. allowed us to take a step back and Minnesotan touched countless lives In fact, my daughter’s first Christmas, enjoy the world around us. through his wonderful creation, the her very favorite, favorite gift that she Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he Peanuts comic strip. has probably ever had, was ‘‘Noopy.’’ may consume to the gentleman from Since 1950, when Peanuts was first She carried ‘‘Noopy’’ around on her Iowa (Mr. LEACH), the chairman of the published, until this past Sunday, when shoulder for about a week, and full committee.

VerDate 27-JAN-2000 00:52 Feb 16, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15FE7.027 pfrm02 PsN: H15PT1 H388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 15, 2000 Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise sim- proceedings on this motion will be Costello Houghton Norwood Cox Hoyer Nussle ply to thank my distinguished col- postponed. Coyne Hulshof Oberstar league from Oklahoma and my distin- f Cramer Hunter Obey guished friend from New York for this Crane Hutchinson Olver very thoughtful presentation. GENERAL LEAVE Crowley Hyde Ortiz Cubin Inslee Ose Charles Schulz had a greater impact Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- Cunningham Isakson Owens on the life of America than perhaps all er, I ask unanimous consent that all Danner Istook Oxley but a very few in literature and the Members may have 5 legislative days Davis (FL) Jackson (IL) Packard arts. He brought to America something Davis (IL) Jackson-Lee Pallone within which to revise and extend their Davis (VA) (TX) Pascrell that is unique. He conveyed to the av- remarks on H.R. 3642, the bill just con- Deal Jefferson Pastor erage American real human life and sidered. DeGette Jenkins Payne theology of a very deep human nature. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Delahunt John Pease We at one time almost had the ‘‘Gos- DeLauro Johnson (CT) Peterson (MN) objection to the request of the gen- DeLay Johnson, E. B. Peterson (PA) pel According to Peanuts.’’ But the one tleman from Oklahoma? DeMint Johnson, Sam Petri aspect of the ‘‘Gospel According to There was no objection. Deutsch Jones (NC) Phelps Peanuts’’ that always struck me was Diaz-Balart Jones (OH) Pickering that life was happy; that the traumas f Dickey Kanjorski Pickett Dicks Kaptur Pitts that we all face were traumas that b 1215 Dingell Kelly Pombo could be resolved in an uplifting way in Dixon Kennedy Pomeroy which the American circumstance was ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Doggett Kildee Porter PRO TEMPORE Dooley Kilpatrick Portman reflected to ourselves and to the world. Doolittle Kind (WI) Price (NC) Charles Schulz, in many ways, when The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Doyle King (NY) Pryce (OH) it comes to the creative arts, was the HANSEN). Debate has concluded on all Dreier Kingston Quinn quintessential American artist, oper- Duncan Kleczka Radanovich motions to suspend the rules. Dunn Klink Rahall ating in a fashion of bringing art to the Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Edwards Knollenberg Ramstad public and literature and theology and Chair will now put the question on Ehlers Kolbe Rangel philosophy to America. And for this he each motion to suspend the rules on Ehrlich Kucinich Regula is a treasure of this last century, and Emerson Kuykendall Reyes which further proceedings were post- Engel LaFalce Reynolds we all are deeply saddened at his pass- poned earlier today in the order in English LaHood Riley ing. which that motion was entertained. Eshoo Lampson Rivers Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, it was with great Votes will be taken in the following Etheridge Lantos Rodriguez sadness that I learned of the recent death of Evans Largent Roemer order: Everett Larson Rogan Charles Schulz. H.R. 3557, by the yeas and nays; and Ewing Latham Rogers During his lifetime, this native Minnesotan H.R. 3642, by the yeas and nays. Farr Lazio Rohrabacher touched countless lives through his wonderful The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Fattah Leach Ros-Lehtinen creation, the ``Peanuts'' comic strip. Filner Lee Rothman the time for any electronic vote after Fletcher Levin Roukema Since 1950Ðwhen ``Peanuts'' was first pub- the first such vote in this series. Foley Lewis (CA) Roybal-Allard lishedÐuntil this past SundayÐwhen the last Forbes Lewis (GA) Royce f ``Peanuts'' comic strip appearedÐAmericans Ford Lewis (KY) Rush young and old have been entertained by the Fossella Linder Ryan (WI) PRESENTING CONGRESSIONAL Fowler Lipinski Ryun (KS) adventures and foibles of Charlie Brown, GOLD MEDAL TO JOHN CAR- Frank (MA) LoBiondo Sabo Linus, Lucy, and Snoopy. DINAL O’CONNOR Franks (NJ) Lofgren Salmon Through each of these lovably human char- Frelinghuysen Lucas (KY) Sanchez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Frost Lucas (OK) Sanders acters, Charles Schulz reached out to all of pending business is the question of sus- Gallegly Luther Sandlin us, teaching us important life lessons. pending the rules and passing the bill, Ganske Maloney (CT) Sanford Through Charlie Brown's failed efforts to Gejdenson Maloney (NY) Sawyer H.R. 3557. lead his team to victory in the neighborhood Gekas Manzullo Saxton The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gephardt Markey Scarborough baseball game, we learn that winning isn't ev- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gibbons Mascara Schaffer erything. At the same time, his repeated at- Gilchrest Matsui Schakowsky question is on the motion offered by tempts to kick the football out of Lucy's Gillmor McCarthy (MO) Scott the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Gilman McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner handsÐwhile never succeedingÐhelp teach BACHUS) that the House suspend the Gonzalez McCrery Serrano us the importance of never giving up hope. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3557, on Goode McDermott Sessions Mr. Speaker, I support my colleague Mike Goodlatte McGovern Shadegg Thompson's efforts to recognize Charles which the yeas and nays are ordered. Goodling McHugh Shaw Gordon McInnis Shays Schulz with the Congressional Gold Medal. The vote was taken by electronic de- vice, and there were—yeas 413, nays 1, Goss McIntosh Sherman I am so proud that this gifted artist hails Granger McIntyre Sherwood from the Twin Cities. For the many values not voting 21, as follows: Green (TX) McKeon Shimkus Charles Schulz taught us, for the enjoyment [Roll No. 18] Green (WI) McKinney Shows Greenwood McNulty Shuster he brought to our homes, and for the way he YEAS—413 Gutierrez Meehan Simpson touched so many of our hearts, it is only fitting Abercrombie Berkley Burton Gutknecht Meek (FL) Sisisky that we offer our thanks. Ackerman Berman Buyer Hall (OH) Meeks (NY) Skeen Aderholt Berry Calvert Hall (TX) Menendez Skelton Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- Allen Biggert Camp Hansen Metcalf Slaughter er, I have no further requests for time, Andrews Bilbray Canady Hastert Mica Smith (MI) and I yield back the balance of my Archer Bilirakis Cannon Hastings (FL) Millender- Smith (NJ) time. Armey Bishop Capuano Hastings (WA) McDonald Smith (TX) Baca Blagojevich Cardin Hayes Miller (FL) Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bachus Bliley Carson Hayworth Miller, Gary Snyder HANSEN). The question is on the motion Baker Blumenauer Castle Hefley Miller, George Souder offered by the gentleman from Okla- Baldacci Blunt Chabot Herger Minge Spence Baldwin Boehlert Chambliss Hill (IN) Mink Spratt UCAS homa (Mr. L ) that the House sus- Ballenger Boehner Chenoweth-Hage Hill (MT) Moore Stabenow pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. Barcia Bonilla Clayton Hilleary Moran (KS) Stark 3642. Barr Bono Clement Hilliard Moran (VA) Stearns The question was taken. Barrett (NE) Borski Clyburn Hinchey Morella Stenholm Barrett (WI) Boswell Coble Hobson Murtha Strickland Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- Bartlett Boucher Coburn Hoeffel Myrick Stump er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Barton Boyd Collins Hoekstra Nadler Stupak The yeas and nays were ordered. Bass Brady (PA) Combest Holden Napolitano Sununu The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bateman Brady (TX) Condit Holt Neal Sweeney Becerra Brown (FL) Conyers Hooley Nethercutt Talent ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Bentsen Bryant Cook Horn Ney Tancredo Chair’s prior announcement, further Bereuter Burr Cooksey Hostettler Northup Tanner

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