July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1239 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO BILL EMERSON For the women of Ledford it was their sec- unequalled. Over the years, he served as ond consecutive championship and their third clerk of works for every major municipal con- SPEECH OF in the past 6 years. With the title win, the Pan- struction project in the town of Provincetown. HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS thers capped off an outstanding 25±4 season And his inspection work has significantly re- under head coach John Ralls. duced the number of fires in the community. OF FLORIDA Like much of their season, the Panthers' In all his years of public service, Bill was on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pitching was the key to victory. The champion- call every day, literally 24 hours a day. Wheth- Tuesday, June 25, 1996 ship game's Most Valuable Player, Melissa er at home or at the office, the radio scanner Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Petty, was superb on the mound, holding would always be on in the event of a fire, say goodbye to a friend. Although many Mem- Forbush to just one run off of five hits. But, flood, hurricane, or other emergency. bers of this body have risen and recounted Mr. Speaker, defense alone does not win Former town manager Bill McNulty said in a what kind of man, legislator, and public serv- championships. The Panther offense was led recent newspaper story ``there is no way they ant Bill Emerson was, I believe it certainly by Stacey Hinkle, who knocked two home will replace Bill. He was always there, always cannot be said enough. runs as Ledford rolled to victory. on call. He knew everyone, and everyone I always thought that one of Bill's most out- Mr. Speaker, congratulations must also go knew and liked him.'' standing qualities was that he held passionate to team members Kelly Thomas, Ashley Cra- So today, I seek to bring to the attention of beliefs about how to improve the lives of our ven, Molli Patterson, Angie Wesson, Quinn my colleagues the fine work of an outstanding Nation's citizens, while at the same time pos- Homesley, Amy Disher, Heather Pitts, public servant. Bill Ingraham grew up just sessing the innate quality to debate divisive is- Courtney Troutman, Laurie Smith, Paige wanting to fight fires, but has become one of sues in an honest and straightforward manner. Koonts, Kim Clodfelter, Amy Wells, Ginger Cape Cod's most respected and beloved citi- Bill was one of the driving forces behind the Whitt, Amanda Reece, Lauren Craven, Misty zens. formation of the Alliance, a group of Repub- Sharp, Leslie Thomas, Janell Curry, assistant It is my pleasure to join with the people of licans who believe that we must return civility coaches Joe Davis, Danny Thomas, David Provincetown and Truro as they honor Bill and respect to the debates in the House of Smith and manager Tara Bowers. Ingraham to extend to him the best wishes Representatives. To Principal Max Cole, Athletic Director from this Congress on a job exceedingly well Unfortunately, we did not serve on the same Gary Hinkle, and to all of the students, faculty, done. committees in Congress, in fact, our congres- staff, families, and friends of Ledford High f sional districts were in very different parts of School, congratulations on winning the North this country. I was, however, pleased to have Carolina State 2A women's softball champion- TRIBUTE TO CANDACE SHEA the opportunity to serve as a member of the ship. Alliance with Bill, and to see him working at Mr. Speaker, as we honor Ledford High HON. WILLIAM H. ZELIFF, JR. School's season, we must also commend two our weekly meetings. I also was able to work OF NEW HAMPSHIRE other Sixth District high schools on their fine with Bill several years ago as cochairs of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Task Force on Fair Trade and Open seasons on the diamond. The North Davidson High School Black Wednesday, July 10, 1996 Markets. Knights women's softball team, under Coach There is no question that he served the Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mike Lambros, went undefeated this season Eighth District of Missouri and the citizens of take this opportunity to bring to attention the and made it all the way to the North Carolina our country very well. I know he will be missed outstanding accomplishment of Ms. Candace State 3A/4A semifinals. by all those who were fortunate to come into Shea, an eighth grader from Hampstead Mid- Congratulations must also be extended to contact with him over the years. dle School, Hampstead, NH. As the author of the East Davidson High School men's base- We were all heartened at the way Bill re- an inspirational and patriotic essay honoring ball team, which recently finished a terrific 22± mained strong during his last days in this insti- veterans and her explanation on the impor- 8 season, making the North Carolina State 2A tution which he loved so much. Whenever I tance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, semifinals. she has made me very proud to be her Rep- walked on the floor and saw him following the Mr. Speaker, the Sixth District is proud of resentative. I am pleased to submit a copy of debate, even though it was obvious that lesser the winning tradition of its high school athletes her essay to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on men would have been unable to do so, I real- and wishes them much success next season. ized just what kind of devotion and commit- her behalf. f ment he had for his service to his constituents WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE and to his country. TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM INGRAHAM UNKNOWN SOLDIER Mr. Speaker, we will all miss Bill Emerson. (By Candace Shea) I know, however, that his work in this body will HON. GERRY E. STUDDS The Unknown Soldier. Those words are serve as a lasting tribute to a man who de- OF MASSACHUSETTS like a light, pointing out all those killed in action. All those who fought for our country, voted his life to public service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f and then died for our country. Wednesday, July 10, 1996 The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a TRIBUTE TO THE LEDFORD HIGH Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tomb in which the remains of a soldier whose SCHOOL PANTHERS identity is unknown is ceremonially laid to join with the people of Provincetown and rest. Truro, MA as they gather this week to honor The first unknown soldier was a tribute to HON. HOWARD COBLE and pay tribute to Mr. William Ingraham, who those who had made the supreme sacrifice in OF NORTH CAROLINA is retiring after more than 50 years of years of World War I. It was placed in Arlington Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outstanding public service. tional Cemetery on November 11, 1921. The Bill Ingraham came to Provincetown in tomb is a white marble structure that has Wednesday, July 10, 1996 1970, after serving off-Cape as a firefighter for ‘‘Here rests in honored glory an American Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, the Ledford High more than 25 years. Since then, he has be- soldier know but to God’’ carved indelibly on School Panthers are State champions once come a fixture in the town halls of it. In Memorial Day of 1958, two more un- again. On June 9 in Raleigh, the Ledford Provincetown and Truro, serving as wiring in- known soldiers were buried in full tribute— women's softball team captured the North spector, building inspector, and volunteer fire- one from the Korean War and one from Carolina State 2A softball championship, de- fighter. World War II. On Memorial Day of 1984, a sol- feating the Forbush High School Falcons, 4± His dedication to public safety and his ex- dier from the Vietnam War was laid to rest 1. tensive knowledge of construction is at the monument.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E1240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 The Unknown Soldier is silently speaking Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col- ton penchant for centralized bureaucratic to us all, saying we must never forget those leagues to join me in wishing David McNeill control may prevail. Wisconsin may not get who had full lives ahead—and those whose the very best as he continues to show each the federal waiver it needs to proceed. lives were quickly shattered, perhaps by a In 1993, first lady Hillary Clinton’s pro- bullet, a grenade, and other such weapons. use that the only limit to hold us back is our- posal to reduce the growth of Medicare He is saying, ‘‘Never let it happen again— selves. spending from 10 percent to 7 percent was never.’’ He is a voice that shall never be si- f touted by the administration as responsible lenced by anyone or anything. reform. Two years later, when congressional And forget him no one does. The President PERSONAL EXPLANATION Republicans proposed the same spending of the United States and other such people growth rate reduction, the president decried pay their respects the unknown soldier. It is a 7 percent growth cap as an attempt to truly a great honor to lay a wreath at the HON. MICHAEL D. CRAPO ‘‘cut’’ and ‘‘destroy’’ Medicare. unknown soldier’s tomb. You are saying, ‘‘I OF IDAHO Governor Thompson’s once ‘‘solid’’ and honor and respect those who served for our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘bold’’ welfare plan may face the same fate country, who served for me. I will never for- Wednesday, July 10, 1996 that befell Mrs. Clinton’s 7 percent growth get those who died for our country, who died cap once it was expropriated by Republicans. for me.’’ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. Speaker on June 5, 1996, f The unknown soldier—a common soldier I was unavoidably detained due to my daugh- whose identity is never known, but his pres- ters graduation. I missed rollcall votes: 210, 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ence and voice is always there. 211, 212, and 213. Had I been present I AMERICAN-ITALIAN PROFES- f would have voted ``yea'' on all. SIONAL AND BUSINESS WOMEN’S CLUB CONGRATULATIONS DAVID Additionally, Mr. Speaker on June 10, 1996 I was unavoidably detained due to illness. I MCNEILL missed rollcall votes: 222, 223, and 224. Had HON. SANDER M. LEVIN I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on OF MICHIGAN HON. JAMES A. BARCIA all. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MICHIGAN f Wednesday, July 10, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, July Wednesday, July 10, 1996 CLINTON WON’T LET WELFARE CHANGE 21, the American Italian Professional and Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, one of the great- Business Women's Club will celebrate its 40th est inspirations for people is knowing that their HON. DOUG BEREUTER anniversary. AMIT, as it is known, was estab- friends and neighbors have been able to deal lished in 1956 by Maria Lalli and Maria with unfortunate happenings in their lives. OF NEBRASKA Giuliano to further cultural, charitable, and so- Even more inspiring is seeing how people can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial functions, with an emphasis on Italian cul- turn these unfortunate occurrences into new Wednesday, July 10, 1996 ture whenever the opportunity arises. The club opportunities for greatness. I am pleased to Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member derives its membership from women who are tell our colleagues that one of my constituents, highly commends to his colleagues this edi- of Italian descent or are married to a man of David McNeill, has done exactly that: He has torial which appeared in the Omaha World- Italian descent. taken what was a terrible moment in his life Herald on June 24, 1996. AMIT's list of beneficiaries includes a broad and turned it into an accomplishment for all to range of organizations around the world. Mis- CLINTON WON’T LET WELFARE CHANGE hail. sions and health care institutions in Burma, In 1992, David McNeill was the victim of a People keep trying to help President Clin- ton accomplish his stated goal of ‘‘end(ing) India, and Detroit, MI, children and orphans in car accident that left him confined to a wheel welfare as we know it,’’ but he won’t let the United States and Italy, Italian earthquake chair and forced him to find new employment them do it. and flood relief efforts, public television, sym- because his accident would not allow him to Congress presented him a welfare-reform phony orchestras, and Orchestra Hall in De- continue to his profession as a tool and die- bill in 1995 that seemed destined for presi- troit, all have been assisted by their interest maker. Instead of becoming overcome with dential approval. But liberal groups criti- and generosity. A special focus of their sup- anxiety, David accepted his challenge head- cized the legislation and persuaded Clinton port is those places which celebrate Italian on. He and his wife, Deborah, refinanced their to veto it. culture: The Italian American Cultural and home, sold his motorcycle, and other prized In February this year, the National Gov- ernors’ Association produced a bipartisan Community Center, the Italian Heritage Room possessions to use money for their expenses. plan to reform welfare and Medicaid, a plan at Wayne State University, and the Church of At Deborah's urging, he entered Delta College endorsed by Nebraska Gov. Ben Nelson. Clin- San Francisco. at the age of 46 where he has excelled aca- ton, too, spoke favorably of the plan, but of- Social functions arranged around artistic demically, maintaining a 3.8 average and ficials of his administration have been fight- and cultural presentations provide the funds being named to the 1996 Community College ing it in congressional hearings. for AMIT's charitable work. The club is proud All-State Academic Second Team. Two months ago Gov. Tommy Thompson of to have presented lectures by the daughters of His tremendous effort earned for him a com- Wisconsin signed his state’s welfare reform distinguished Italian scientists Guglielmo Mar- petitive 6-week internship from Phi Theta plan. It would end welfare as an entitlement coni and Enrico Fermi. They have sponsored program. People could be denied benefits Kappa at the U.S. Department of Education, without recourse to hearings. Welfare assist- book and author luncheons featuring Italian- which he is currently serving. I have had the ance would be conditioned on work. Jobs, American authors or writers on Italian sub- pleasure of meeting with David McNeill, and I child care and health care would not be guar- jects, and have promoted events at the Detroit must tell you that we would all do much better anteed. Institute of Arts when Italian artists were on if we had his spirit and his determination. Three weeks after the Wisconsin plan was special exhibition. Italian musicians, both es- Education is a never-ending process, and in completed, the president called it ‘‘a solid, tablished artists and prodigies, have been pre- our ever-changing world, we all need to keep bold welfare reform plan’’ in his weekly sented in recital. learning new information and skills. David's ef- radio address. Bob Dole was scheduled to Now at the close of its fourth decade of ac- give a major speech on welfare reform three forts to expand his education is an inspiration days later. It was a preemptive political tivity, AMIT boasts several families with mul- to everyone. I am sure that it has been an ex- strike by a president who lately has talked, tiple generations of membership and leader- citing and challenging experience, and at but not acted, like a Republican. ship. The Giuliano-Baker family takes great times somewhat daunting. But to carry on in Now that the president has exploited the pride in its four successive generations of the outstanding fashion that he has at Delta is opportunity to upstage Dole by patting the women who have served the club as presi- a clear demonstration of the value of focus Republican Thompson on the back and ap- dent, beginning with the first president and co- and commitment. pearing to be the champion of welfare re- founder, Maria Giuliano. His internship at the Department of Edu- form, his administration is challenging the Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the American Wisconsin plan. cation will help develop the cutting edge of fu- For proof of its welfare-reform credentials, Italian Professional and Business Women's ture education programs. If our Nation is to re- the Clinton administration cites waivers it Club on achieving 40 years of outstanding main a world leader, it will be because we has granted to 39 states to implement wel- service to the community, and I wish them took the time to educate our people and to fare programs that don’t conform to federal many more years of successful endeavor. Our provide opportunities for continuing education. requirements. But in this case the Washing- Nation's strength lies, in part, in groups such July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1241 as AMIT whose members take their place in change in China. In light of what has tran- COST OF GOVERNMENT DAY American life while fostering appreciation for spired over the last year, I find it difficult to the future of their homeland. reconcile the benefits of MFN with China, with SPEECH OF f China's refusal to obey international law re- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT garding the proliferation of weapons of mass HON. SUE W. KELLY destruction and its continued abuses of human AMENDMENTS OF 1996 OF NEW YORK rights. My hopes for change as a result of en- SPEECH OF gagement through MFN were dashed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JACK REED The record of China over the past year mer- Tuesday, July 9, 1996 OF RHODE ISLAND its a strong and unequivocal message of pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES test from this body. On every issue that is Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of House Concurrent Resolu- Tuesday, June 25, 1996 central to United States-China relations we have witnessed a steady and serious deterio- tion 193, a resolution expressing the sense of Mr. REED. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support Congress that the cost of Government spend- ration over the past year. In the critical areas of H.R. 3604, the Safe Drinking Water Act ing and regulatory programs should be re- of human rights, weapons proliferation, trade, amendments. This bill includes an important duced so that American families will be able to provision: H.R. 3280, the Water Quality Right- and military aggression we have seen retreat, keep more of what they earn. not progress. To-Know Act of 1996, of which I am a cospon- July 3, 1996, is Cost of Government Day, sor. I am pleased that the House will pass this I fully recognize the benefits of trade with the date when the average American has bipartisan piece of legislation, which will con- China, and have held out the hope that by earned enough in gross income to pay off all tinue to protect our Nation's drinking water. maintaining that relationship we could achieve direct and hidden taxesÐtotal Federal, State, While I remain concerned about the last- progress in these critical areas. Therefore, I and local government spending, plus the cost minute inclusion of projects which threaten to supported renewal of MFN last year. My of regulation. In other words, July 3 is the day diminish the State revolving fund [SRF], over- hopes proved elusive, however, and the price when Americans stop working for Uncle Sam all I believe this is a good bill. It is my hope of our forbearance has been an escalation in and start working for themselves and their that this issue will be resolved in the House- the threats to the security of the United States, families. Senate conference. This bill takes many important steps to im- both economic and strategic. I cannot stand This year, the total bill comes to $3.38 tril- prove the Safe Drinking Water Act. It author- by and watch China engage in practices that lionÐ$13,000 for every man, woman, and izes the SRF, which is essential to our com- threaten the security of our Nation. If we are child in America. munities in providing safe drinking water; it going to create a more secure place for the Mr. Speaker, the people that I represent live gives the EPA more flexibility in issuing regu- United States in the future, we must take the in the 12th most taxed congressional district in lations; it requires that standards be set for ar- right actions today which will ensure that goal the Nation, and the 2d most taxed State in the senic and radon; and it requires the EPA to tomorrow. Union. The cost of government has become conduct studies on sulfates. The greatest threat to the United States and too expensive, too burdensome, and they One of the most important provisions would world security is the proliferation of weapons need relief. When working Americans are require water systems to public information of mass destruction. In the hands of rogue na- forced to take two jobs, work longer hours annually on the status of drinking water and tions, in the hands of nations that support ter- away from their families, simply to makes notify consumers of any contaminants. While ends meet, something is wrong. the United States has one of the safest drink- rorism, in the arsenals of nations with simmer- ing water supplies in the world, there have, ing disputes that stand the risk of erupting any Congress created new programs in the past, unfortunately, been incidents of contamination. day, chemical and nuclear weapons are a often with the best of intentions, but failed to I have heard from many constituents who ex- threat, not just to the United States but to the consider how its decisions affect the people pressed support for this provision because world. who must pay the bills. When you add to the Federal tax burden the taxes paid at the State Americans have a right to know what is in In recent years, contrary to the promises their drinking water. I agree with them, and and local level, and consider the hidden made by the Chinese, China has increased costsÐcosts associated with compliance with that is why I am a cosponsor of this provision. both the quantity and the quality of its arms I commend my colleagues who kept nego- Federal regulations and mandatesÐit be- transfers. Not only has China transferred mis- tiations on this bill open and involved all inter- comes clear that the American people can no ested parties to produce a sound piece of leg- sile technology, but now China has transferred longer afford the huge government bureauc- islation that will establish good public policy. It nuclear and chemical weapons technology to racy that has been created over the years. nonsafeguarded nations. Protests have pro- is a relief to support a commonsense, biparti- I am proud to say that this Congress recog- san bill that will ensure that Americans have duced promises, but what we have gotten in nizes the fiscal pressures facing working clean, safe drinking water. This bill will allow return for our indulgence and patience is con- Americans today, and is working to ease the our communities to meet the goals of the act tinued defiance of international law. A record burdensome cost of government. We passed cost effectively and responsibly without sac- of broken promises is not strong enough to a balanced budget plan to stop the runaway rificing the quality of our drinking water. support renewal of MFN. spending that threatens our future and the fu- Mr. Speaker, again, I urge my colleagues to The human rights abuses of China are al- ture of our children and grandchildren; we've work in the House-Senate conference to en- most too numerous to mention. Time and time passed regulatory relief legislation to restore a sure that funding for the SRF is not cut, and again, we have been promised that reforms degree of common sense to the manner in I look forward to passage of this important which Government regulations are drafted and piece of legislation. would be enacted. But once again, there was not progress this year. carried out; we've passed legislation to give f working Americans a modest degree of tax re- For these reasons, I cannot in good con- DISAPPROVAL OF MOST-FAVORED- lief, and we have even attempted to roll back science support MFN renewal this year. I hope NATION TREATMENT FOR CHINA the tax increase that President Clinton pushed that in the future China reforms its practices, through Congress in 1993. and demonstrates through meaningful, positive SPEECH OF Unfortunately, the President has fought us HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY reforms its desire to join the international com- at every turn. We owe it to working Americans munity. The door is open for a China that to keep trying, Mr. Speaker, and enact policies OF RHODE ISLAND obeys treaties and respects the rule of law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that will allow them to keep more of what they There is no place for a China that behaves earn. The cost of government is simply too Thursday, June 27, 1996 with the disrespect for international law which high. We can do something about it, and I Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- China has exhibited in the past year. There is urge my colleagues to join me today in sup- er, a year ago I heard and heeded the argu- a need to send a message to China when porting this important resolution, and join me ments of those who claimed that by maintain- their behavior so endangers our national secu- in working for a leanerÐand betterÐgovern- ing MFN we would have the leverage to force rity. Therefore I will oppose MFN this year. ment. E1242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 TRIBUTE TO COACH CAMERON Not only was he a great man, but also he American Institute in Taiwan; and Eric Wu, was a great teacher. Not a class room teach- Former Member of Legislative Yuan. er, but a teacher of life . . . Coach lived his Consultative meetings were also held with HON. RALPH M. HALL life the way most people only wish to live the following dignitaries: Lee Teng-hui, OF TEXAS theirs. He was the most understanding and President; Frederick Chien, Foreign Min- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forgiving person I ever knew . . . Coach was ister; Stephen S.F. Chen, Vice Foreign Min- by far the most influential person in my life. ister; and Chung-ling Chiang, Minister of Na- Wednesday, July 10, 1996 Coach Cameron was one of those exem- tional Defense. Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as our Na- The primary purpose of this conference plary teachers who made a difference in the was to discuss narcotics control issues facing tion's teachers and students complete the end lives of his students, and he was an exem- of another school year and enjoy a much-de- the Republic of China on Taiwan, U.S.-RoC plary American who made a difference in his counter-narcotics efforts, and discuss coop- served vacation, I would like to salute our community. He is truly missed by all those erative solutions to the narcotics threat in teachers and pay tribute to one in particularÐ who knew him and loved him. His brothers, Southeast Asia. In response to the shift from coach James CameronÐa well-known and Bill and Raymond, who are prominent busi- narcotics interdiction to ‘‘in-country insti- well-respected Texas coach who accumulated nessmen, outstanding civic leaders, and my tution building’’ by the current U.S. admin- a record of more than 200 victories prior to his good friends in Rockwall, are particularly istration, the conference focused on the Re- unexpected death last year. Coach Cameron public of China’s efforts in formulating a co- proud of James and of what he accomplished hesive anti-drug strategy which focuses on leaves behind a legacy, however, that is far in his life. greater than his teams' victories on the playing law enforcement, public education, and drug So it is a privilege, Mr. Speaker, to have the treatment (including rehabilitation). field. The measure of his legacy can be found opportunity to pay tribute to this great man in the hearts and minds of those who had the BACKGROUND whose influence continues to live on in the Although according to the U.S. State De- privilege of knowing him and whose lives were lives of those who knew him. In his essay Matt influenced by a great coach who was also a partment’s International Narcotics Control Rosamond concluded, ``I realized deep inside Strategy Report, Taiwan is not a significant great man. that Coach is very much alive. He is alive in cultivator or producer of illegal narcotics, Coach Cameron achieved fame first on the every player and every person that knew one the illegal consumption of both heroin and gridiron for Commerce in the mid-1050's and of the greatest men who had ever lived.'' Such methamphetamines does present a serious as an offensive center at East Texas State is the legacy of coach James Cameron. social problem. In recent years, Taiwan has faced a growing problem with heroin traf- University, where he helped guide his team to f consecutive Tangerine Bowl victories. He was ficking, to which the government of the Re- drafted by the AFL's Los Angeles Chargers COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL public of China has responded with a major but chose instead to finish his degree. His ANTINARCOTICS COOPERATION effort to stop the flow of Southeast Asian heroin into Taiwan, the United States and coaching days began even before his gradua- elsewhere. Taiwan continues to implement tion, and his reputation soon spread through- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL an aggressive domestic counternarcotics pro- out the high school and small-college ranks of OF NEW YORK gram, which has led to a decline in drug traf- Texas. He amassed victories at high schools ficking, demonstrated by lower seizure rates IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Mansfield, Waco, and McKinney before tak- and consumption in Taiwan. Taiwan’s co- ing over at Howard Payne University and lead- Wednesday, July 10, 1996 operation with U.S. anti-narcotics efforts ing his team to a tie for first place in the first Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to (conducted under the auspices of the Amer- and only Lone Star Conference championship. ican Institute in Taiwan) has substantially bring to the attention of my colleagues a re- expanded over the past year, and the appro- He then moved to Angelo State University, port issued following the Third Annual Narcot- priate offices representing the US and the where he achieved the best record in school ics Control Conference I and several of my RoC are negotiating a new MOU on even history. Along the way he was recruited by colleagues attended in Taipei, Republic of broader counternarcotics cooperation. New Grant Teaff at Baylor University and was con- China this past February. This report outlines legislation is under consideration to aug- sidered for the top position at North Texas the important and successful steps Taiwan ment existing counternarcotics laws and State University. For varying reasons, he did has taken in their antinarcotics efforts, as well bring Taiwan into conformity with the 1988 not find those positions to be part of his des- as their commitment to international UN Convention and recommendations of the tiny. He returned to high school coaching at Financial and Chemical Action Task Forces antinarcotics cooperation. This conference relating to money laundering and precursor Rockwall, Kilgore, and finally Sulphur Springs, was part of an on-going effort between the chemical controls. where he was coaching at the time of his United States Congress and the Government NARCOTICS CONTROL CONFERENCE death and where he led the Wildcats to half a of the Republic of China to improve bilateral The Narcotics Control Conference con- dozen district championships. and regional cooperation in the antinarcotics sisted of a series of meetings and fact-finding But what equally distinguished his career effort, and I would also like to thank Congress- visits to various ministries within Taipei in was his influence on his players and his com- man ED TOWNS who participated in this con- order to receive information and exchange munity. The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram ference with our delegation. Finally, Mr. views on Taiwan’s counternarcotics efforts. wrote a feature about Coach Cameron in 1994 Speaker, I would also like to personally thank These ministries included the Ministry of that included comments by those who knew Dr. Ying-jeou Ma, Taiwan's Minister of Justice, Justice, Taipei City Psychiatric Center, In- him well. Joey Florence, head football coach for his outstanding dedication and personal at- vestigation Bureau (MoJ), Ministry of Na- at Cooper, said: tention to our joint antidrug efforts, and I wish tional Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He gets more out of his kids because of mo- to commend him for a job well done in his role INVESTIGATION BUREAU, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE tivation, but he also motivates the entire as Minister of Justice. community. . . . He told me something one On Wednesday, February 14, the delegation THIRD ANNUAL NARCOTICS CONTROL time that I’ll never forget. He said he’d rath- was received by Director General Dr. Cheng- CONFERENCE er lose with class than win without it. And Hao Liao, and Deputy Director General that’s something I try to impart to our SUMMARY Cheng at the Investigation Bureau of the team. Representatives Charles B. Rangel (D-NY). Ministry of Justice. The delegation was Edolphus Towns (D-NY), former Rep. Lester given a thorough briefing on RoC narcotics Bill Grantley, superintendent at Kilgore, said, L. Wolff and former Rep. Frank Guarini par- issues, with particular emphasis being placed ``It was more than just the winningÐit was ticipated in a 3 day conference in Taipei, Re- on efforts for increased international co- how he dealt with the townspeople and the public of China on Taiwan entitled the Third operation and coordination with U.S. efforts. students.'' Paul Glover, the superintendent at Annual Narcotics Control Conference, from Discussions were held concerning the RoC’s Sulphur Springs, said: February 14–17, 1996. efforts on halting the illegal trafficking of I think James saw the situation here and Conference included the following host narcotics to Taiwan, in addition to stopping decided he could be a factor, not only in the country officials: Ying-jeou Ma, Minister of the illegal transit of narcotics through Tai- athletic program but the community as well. Justice; Dr. Cheng-Hao Liao, Director Gen- wan’s international ports. A useful exchange He saw a need he could fill and obviously we eral, MJIB; Chuan Cheng, Deputy Director of views followed this briefing, covering var- have not been disappointed at all. General, MJIB; Wei-Herng Hu, Director, Tai- ious areas of mutual concern to both the Re- pei City Psychiatric Center; Shih-Ku Lin, public of China and the United States in One of his students, Matt Rosamond, wrote Chief, Taipei City Psychiatric Center; Szu- their anti-narcotics efforts. an essay for his Sulphur Springs High School Yin Ho, Institute for International Rela- Following these discussions, the delega- English class this year that illustrates Coach tions; Mr. B. Lynn Pascoe, Director, Amer- tions was then escorted by Dr. Liou to the Cameron's extraordinary influence. Matt wrote: ican Institute in Taiwan; Harvey A. Somers, Investigation Bureau’s extensive laboratory July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1243 complex, in order to view the Republic of had invaded Taiwan in an unprecedented RoC, RoC-PRC, and U.S.-PRC relationship China’s state of the art processing and re- fashion. As late as seven years ago, drug were discussed. The delegation also paid a search facilities. This equipment, purchased abuse was still unknown to the majority of visit to Vice Foreign Minister Stephen S.F. from the United States, is used to conduct people in Taiwan. It is no wonder that the Chen, who hosted a dinner in honor of the research, analysis, chemical testing, and legal and medical communities were caught delegation the following evening. Also on identification processing for use in criminal off guard initially. But since the RoC Gov- Thursday, Representative Rangel and Rep- investigations and law enforcement R&D. ernment declared war on drugs in May, 1993, resentative Towns were joined by Represent- After an extensive tour of the laboratory and government agencies have beefed up their ef- ative Bill Brewster (D–OK) and Representa- discussions concerning similar approaches forts to tackle the problem. Dr. Ma com- tive Maurice Hinchey (D–NY) in meeting by the Republic of China and the United pared some of the measures being taken in with President Lee Teng-hui. Bi-lateral is- States, the delegation was then escorted to various countries throughout the region, sues including trade, narcotics and recent the narcotics depository and storage facili- having just returned from a fact-finding tour political developments were discussed, and ties where confiscated drugs are kept under throughout Southeast Asia and Golden Tri- President Lee commented on the importance strict control. This storage facility is held angle area. Dr. Ma’s extensive knowledge of keeping the pressure on narcotics traffick- under tight security arrangements, where and dedication was considered by the delega- ers and on the efforts of the RoC government narcotics are kept for use as evidence in tion to be a great asset to the Republic of in halting the transit of illegal narcotics prosecuting drug-related crimes. After their China in their anti-narcotic efforts. through Taiwan. use in trials, the narcotics are then held for A discussion was also held during this As reported in the United States Inter- public destruction and anti-drug education phase of the conference with AIT Director national Narcotics Control Strategy Report, purposes. The delegation was very impressed Lynn Pascoe, who confirmed the RoC’s ef- recent efforts by the RoC government has led with the laboratory and storage facilities at forts in international cooperation. to ‘‘a major effort by the Taiwan authorities the MJIB, and in the progress made in devel- Dr. Ma, however, expressed strong dis- to stop the flow of heroin and reduce domes- oping enforcement capabilities. satisfaction with the fact that the Republic tic usage. Taiwan continues to implement an TAIPEI CITY PSYCHIATRIC CENTER of China had been singled out as one of the aggressive domestic counternarcotics pro- The delegation was next received by Dr. transit countries in the INCSR report over gram which has led to a decline in drug traf- Wei-Herng Hu, Director of the Taipei City the last few years, and stated his view that ficking, demonstrated by lower seizure rates, Psychiatric Center (TCPC) to learn more the transit allegation was being applied and consumption in Taiwan.’’ The delegation about the RoC’s treatment and rehabilita- without concrete evidence. In fact, Dr. Ma pledged its continued support for Taiwan’s tion efforts. TCPC is the major municipal stated, since 1990 there had only been one counternarcotics program, and a continu- psychiatric hospital in Taipei city, and plays case where it was proven that Taiwan had ation of the close bi-lateral relationship the a key role in the treatment of heroin ad- served as a transit point for narcotics, and two countries have enjoyed. dicts. The hour long discussion with Dr. Hu that given the huge volume of international f included issues such as drug abuse preven- shipping that goes through Taiwan, these in- tion, treatment methods, and educational ef- cidents would be a great deal higher if Tai- OATH OF UNCERTAINTY forts aimed at stopping narcotics before it wan was being used as a transit country. He starts. The delegation also toured the cen- stated that the Republic of China had given HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. ter’s patient wards, where medical personnel its utmost effort in handling this issue, and OF TENNESSEE briefed the delegation on rehabilitation ef- stated his hope that the delegation would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forts for recovering addicts. TCPC has con- note his concerns and relay this information ducted extensive research in the treatment to the U.S. government. The delegation Wednesday, July 10, 1996 of heroin addiction, including: the use of noted Dr. Ma’s concerns and stated that all Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, American sol- tramadol in heroin detoxification, the rela- views would be presented in their report of diers and sailors should not be sent to foreign tionship between substance abuse and crimi- this conference. nal activity, pharmaconetics of heroin use in Dr. Ma went on to outline the RoC’s anti- battlefields except under the command of Chinese drug abusers, group psychotherapy, drug strategy. The overall strategy is sim- American generals and admirals. Even then, drug abuse screening, naltrexone mainte- ple: supply and demand reduction. And im- they should not be sent unless there is a very nance trials on parole patients, and out-pa- plementation takes a three-prong approach: clear vital U.S. interest or threat to our na- tient drug free program management. law enforcement, public education and drug tional security. Neither of these is present in MINISTRY OF JUSTICE treatment (including rehabilitation). In the Bosnia, Haiti, or some other recent foreign so- Following the tour and discussions at the RoC, law enforcement agencies include the cial work projects undertaken by our military. National Police Administration (NPA), the Investigation Bureau and the TCPC, the del- I would like to place in the RECORD the follow- Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau, egation continued its conference program ing article from the American Legion magazine with extensive discussions with the highest the Military Police Command and the Cus- ranking law enforcement official from the toms Service. International cooperation is pointing out U.S. military men and women Republic of China, Dr. Ying-jeou Ma, Min- also important. In the last three years, the take an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution ister of Justice. Dr. Ma, a Harvard educated MJIB has called three international con- not the United Nations. S.J.D., enjoys wide popularity among the ferences to discuss drug enforcement prob- [From the American Legion, July 1996] citizens of Taiwan and is widely respected lems with participants coming from more OATH OF UNCERTAINTY among his colleagues for his efforts in tack- than 24 countries. The Drug Enforcement (By Cliff Kincaid) Administration (DEA) of the U.S. Depart- ling narcotics and corruption issues during I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will his tenure. Dr. Ma outlined various develop- ment of Justice has shown interest in setting up an office in Taiwan to coordinate intel- support and defend the Constitution of the ments within Taiwan concerning the narcot- United States Against all enemies, foreign and ics situation, including an account of the ligence cooperation with NPA and MJIB. The NPA and MJIB are also building up ties with domestic; that I will bear true faith and alle- largest narcotics seizure ever to take place giance to the same; and that I will obey the or- in Taiwan’s history. ‘‘On May 12, 1993, while Southeast Asian countries near the Golden Triangle. Finally, Dr. Ma pointed out that, ders of the President of the United States and conferring medals and awards on meritorious the orders of the officers appointed over me, ac- officials taking part in the seizure, Premier while the RoC is not a party to the United Nations Convention against illegal narcotics cording to regulations and the Uniform Code of Lien Chan formally declared war on drugs. Military Justice, So help me God.—The oath of The RoC’s anti-drug campaign thus entered a trafficking due to the PRC’s deliberate ob- struction, the RoC has taken steps to start enlistment brand new era.’’ The future looked bright for 22-year-old regulating the importation and use of pre- As Dr. Ma reported, in the later half of the Army Specialist Michael G. New. He had cursors, chemicals, and solvents in conform- 1980’s, a double-digit economic growth, low been decorated for his service in the Persian ity with the U.N. convention. inflation, and minimal unemployment stead- Gulf War and seemed to have a promising ily pushed economic prosperity in Taiwan to- CHINA EXTERNAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL military career ahead of him. But that was wards new heights. The process of political AND OTHER ACTIVITIES before he was ordered to serve in a United democratization further loosened the social On Thursday, February 15, the Congres- Nations military unit, wearing a U.N. insig- discipline. Since 1990, methamphetamine sional delegation visited the China External nia on his shoulder and a U.N. cap on his suddenly replaced soft drugs as the most Trade and Development Council and the Tai- head. popular drug in Taiwan, and its abuse spread pei World Trade Center to discuss trade mat- When New refused—citing his oath as a sol- at an astonishing rate. Meanwhile, heroin ters between the United States and the Re- dier to the U.S. Constitution—he rekindled a consumption also started to jump during public of China. The delegation was briefed firestorm of controversy about the meaning 1990–93. Since 1994, however, both the volume on the current balance of trade between the of the soldier’s oath as well as the soldier’s of drugs seized and the offenders convicted two countries, in addition to various other right to refuse orders he deems ethically or have declined at an increasing speed. trade related matters. procedurally objectionable. It is a debate TAIWAN’S ANTI-DRUG STRATEGY The delegation was next received by the whose overtones take us back a half-century Dr. Ma related, in sum, that narcotic drugs Hon. Frederick F. Chien, Minister of Foreign to arguments raised in the aftermath of Nazi from Southeast Asia and mainland China Affairs where current issues facing the U.S.- atrocities. E1244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 New himself was willing to accept a dif- ations; indeed, the Persian Gulf War was DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, CRIME ferent assignment (under U.S. command in backed by the U.N. Security Council. The PREVENTION EFFORT PAYS his own Army uniform) or even an honorable Congress has passed a U.N. Participation discharge. The Army chose to court-martial Act, authorizing military involvement with him. In a complex legal case that will con- the U.N. under limited circumstances. HON. BRUCE F. VENTO tinue to be argued in Congress and the The Clinton Administration has gone even OF MINNESOTA courts, New received a bad-conduct discharge further by issuing a secret pro-U.N. Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as well as a stigma that will follow him the rest of his life. dential Decision Directive 25 (PDD 25) that Wednesday, July 10, 1996 From the beginning, the military oath has has been withheld from Congress. In the pub- Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to been considered a soldier’s sacred connection lic version of this document, entitled ‘‘The share with my colleagues an important article to America’s Founding Fathers and the Con- Clinton Administration’s Policy on Reform- published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on stitution. ‘‘When taking the oath,’’ says one ing Multilateral Peace Operations,’’ the June 6, 1996 Army pamphlet, ‘‘you accept the same de- president pledges that he ‘‘will never relin- The article highlights a new crime preven- mands now that American soldiers and Army quish command of U.S. forces’’—but he also tion study released by the Rand Institute and civilians have embodied since the Revolu- reserves for himself the authority to place tionary war.’’ features a prevention program in my district troops under ‘‘operational control’’ of a for- The first Officer’s oath was in fact estab- called Teens Networking Together [TNT]. The lished in 1776 by the Articles of War under eign or U.N. commander within the approval of Congress. study found that, dollar for dollar, programs the Continental Congress. It required the of- like TNT that encourage high-risk youth to fin- ficer to ‘‘renounce, refuse and abjure any al- Harkey emphasizes that operational con- legiance or obedience’’ to King George the ish school and stay out of trouble prevent five trol is not the same as being under foreign times as many crimes as stiff penalties im- Third of Great Britain. The U.S. Constitu- command—and he uses the Bosnia peace- tion carried this patriotic impulse one step posed on repeat offenders. This also, accord- keeping mission as a case in point. He says further, declaring in Article I, Section 9 that ing to the study, holds true for programs that the U.S. Task Force commander reserves the no U.S. official or officer ‘‘shall, without the teach better parenting skills to the families of consent of Congress, accept any present, right to act in the best interest of our troops aggressive children. Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind and may in fact oppose a foreign command- Nearly 2 years ago, this House debated the er’s orders by going up the U.S. chain of whatsoever, from any King, Prince or foreign prevention programs included in the 1994 command. state.’’ crime law. Many of my Republican colleagues In a filing in the new court case, the Army In any case, it wasn’t until the Clinton ad- conceded that the U.N. insignia and caps had at the time maligned these prevention provi- ministration that U.S. soldiers started re- not been approved by the Army and that a sions and mislabeled them as Government U.N. identification card ‘‘is the only identity ceiving orders to wear U.N. symbols on their waste, insisting that they would do nothing to document required in the area of operation.’’ uniforms. Part of the fallout from the New reduce crime. Now, however, these programs, Nonetheless, the Army’s designated case has been the introduction of legislation which included the Community Schools Initia- spokesperson on the New affair, Lt. Col. Bill in Congress to prohibit this practice. tive, Youth Employment Skills [Y.E.S.] Pro- Harkey, says this would not have amounted Aside from being ordered to wear the U.N. to serving under foreign command. ‘‘The gram, midnight sports programs and the ‘‘uniform’’—the insignia on the sleeve and president [of the U.S.] never surrenders com- Vento/Miller at-risk youth recreation grant, are mand of U.S. troops,’’ maintains Harkey. He the blue cap—New was told to report to Brig. being vindicated by the facts and findings like adds that ‘‘nobody was asking [New] to shift Gen. Juha Engstrom of the Finnish Army, Rand's. It seem that the old adage an ounce his allegiance. Over his left breast pocket it the Commander of the U.N. Preventive De- of prevention equals a pound of cure once still says, ‘U.S. Army.’ ’’ ployment forces in the former Yugoslavia again holds true. Unconvinced, New continues to insist that Republic of Macedonia. Engstrom had said of According to the Justice Department, crimes serving the U.N. and wearing its symbols was his position, ‘‘This is a very unique and his- committed by young people are growing at the a blatant violation of his oath. ‘‘As an Amer- toric opportunity. Before Macedonia, a non- fastest rate in this country. It is obvious to me ican soldier,’’ he says, ‘‘I was taught and be- American or non-NATO officer has never be- lieve that the Constitution is the fundamen- if we are truly going to address our country's fore had command of an American battalion tal law of America, and if there is any ambi- crime problem we must focus on prevention; guity or conflict with the U.N. or any treaty abroad . . . .’’ we must give our young people hope and op- or international agreement or organization, As of Jan. 11, 1996, official Department of portunity; we must give them a haven from the that the U.S. Constitution would always pre- Defense figures showed that a total of 69,847 street where they can develop positive values vail. My Army enlistment oath is to the Con- U.S. forces were participating in, or acting such as responsibility, teamwork, leadership, stitution. I cannot find any reference to the in support of, U.N. operation or U.N. Secu- and self-esteem. United Nations in that oath.’’ rity Council resolutions. This includes 37,000 As for the argument that New’s disobeying I hope my colleagues will take the time to troops in Korea. of orders had the potential to disrupt mili- read this article and learn more about these tary order and discipline, his lawyers, led by Though much effort is expended in official youth crime prevention programs across the Marine Colonel Ron Ray (retired), point out Washington circles to down-play the impli- country that not only reduce future crime, but that the oath says the orders have to be ‘‘ac- cations of such situations, there are times also save American tax dollars. cording to regulations and the Uniform Code when the reality blares forth in dramatic DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR CRIME PREVENTION of Military Justice.’’ The orders, in other fashion. When a U.S. helicopter was shot EFFORT PAYS words, must be lawful. This raises issues down by Korean communists in December (By Lori Montgomery) about the individual responsibility to choose 1994, the body of the American pilot, Chief between right and wrong that hark back to It turns out that often-scorned crime pre- Nuremberg and the infamous ‘‘I was just fol- Warrant Officer David Hilemon, was re- vention efforts aimed at disadvantaged kids lowing orders’’ defense. turned in a coffin draped with a blue U.N. may be far more effective than tough prison New’s superiors suggested that he study flag, and was handed over to a U.N. honor terms at keeping you safe. the U.N. Charter, the governing document of guard. And in April 1994, after American per- In a new study released Wednesday, re- the international organization. New did so— sonnel participating in a U.N. mission were searchers with the highly respected RAND and concluded that it was ‘‘incompatible’’ downed over Iraq, Vice President Albert institute found that, dollar for dollar, pro- grams that encourage high-risk youth to fin- with not only the U.S. Constitution but also Gore stated that the casualties ‘‘died in the ish school and stay out of trouble prevent the Declaration of Independence. service of the United Nations.’’ The military judge in New’s case elected to five times as many crimes as stiff penalties sidestep the matter of the Constitution and That ideology has inspired a good deal of imposed on repeat offenders with so-called the deeper meaning of the oath, focusing in- discomfort in the ranks. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Er- three-strikes-and-out laws. stead on his the relatively simple issue of his nest G. ‘‘Guy’’ Cunningham has undertaken And programs that teach better parenting refusal to live up to an agreement he had a controversial study of U.S. involvement in skills to the families of aggressive children signed. As Army spokesperson Harkey puts U.N. operations titled ‘‘Peacekeeping and prevent almost three times as many serious crimes for every dollar spent. it, ‘‘The oath says, ‘I will obey the orders of U.N. Operational Control: A Study of Their The study—a two-year effort by research- the officers appointed above me. . . .’ Effect on Unit Cohesion.’’ Cunningham asked ‘‘However, the military panel refused to ers at RAND, a nonprofit, nonpartisan re- send New to jail, a possible indication of a group of 300 Marines if they agreed or dis- search institute in Santa Monica, Calif.—is sympathy for his plight. agreed with the statement that, ‘‘I feel there the first to compare crime prevention pro- In the past, mostly in times of war, U.S. is no conflict between my oath of office and grams to incarceration on the basis of cost soldiers have temporarily served under for- serving as a U.N. soldier.’’ Fifty-seven per- and effectiveness at preventing future eign commanders or in U.N.-authorized oper- cent disagreed. crimes. July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1245 ‘‘There has always been a ‘disconnect’ be- highlights the contributions and ethnic cultural June 25, 1996. The following are remarks by tween everybody’s agreement that preven- roots of the Celtic people of the United States. U.S. Congressman JOHN L. MICA at his memo- tion is a good thing and some estimate of I would like to commend the festival commit- rial service at the Trinity Assembly of God that benefit. That’s what’s new here,’’ said Peter Greenwood, RAND’s director of crimi- tee on its ability to orchestrate one of the larg- Church in Deltona, FL on July 3, 1996: nal justice programs and the study’s primary est and most diversified events in North Amer- We come together as loved ones, neighbors author. ica. Not only does the Long's Peak Scottish and Christians to recall the life of Brian ‘‘In one sense, it’s surprising how effective Highland Festival celebrate the long-term alli- McVeigh. We come together today to honor some of these things are,’’ Greenwood said. ance of the United Sates, Canada, and Great the service of Brian McVeigh to his country. ‘‘But on the other hand, it shouldn’t be sur- Britain, it exemplifies the attributes of hard How honored am I as Brian’s Congressman to prising at all. be asked to help pay tribute to his memory. work and perseverance. However, as my first responsibility I must on We all know the two institutions that so- Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratu- cialize kids and keep them on the right track behalf of the entire Florida congressional are the family and school. And our study late the Long's Peak Scottish Highland Fes- delegation and on behalf of all the citizens of shows that incentives for graduation and tival on 20 very fine years, and to honor one our community and State extend my deepest parent training are the two things that of the largest events of its king in North Amer- sympathy to Brian’s family and loved ones. work.’’ ica by recognizing September 5±8, 1996, as To Brian’s parents and especially his A program on St. Paul’s West Side called ``20 Years of Celtic Tradition Week.'' mother Sandy Wetmore, I cannot think of any greater sacrifice than for a mother to Teens Networking Together provides a good f example of how kids can be kept on the right loose a son in service to his country. To track. TRIBUTE TO ESTHER LEAH RITZ Brian’s loved ones and his fiance´—we as a The West Side youth program is con- community share your grief. To Brian’s centrated on building self esteem of high- friends we as a community mourn your loss. risk youth, mostly minorities, through HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA To the terrorist who cowardly took Brian mentoring and anti-gang programs. OF WISCONSIN and 18 other Americans from us we will not ‘‘The program showed me that there were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rest until justice is served. Today we gather two paths for me: One, the life of a gang as a family, friends, and a community to re- member, and the other something that in- Wednesday, July 10, 1996 member Brian’s sacrifice and death in serv- volves giving back to my community,’’ said Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ice to our country. Tomorrow, ironically we Roberto Galaviz Jr. celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our pay tribute to my friend, Esther Leah Ritz, who Nation. One year away from getting a degree in is being honored by the Jewish Community management from Concordia College, Without the service and sacrifice of patri- Galaviz is the program director of Teens Centers Association of North America with the ots and heroes like Brian McVeigh there Networking Together, a program he joined 1996 Community Builder's Award. would be no Independence Day. There would seven years ago to keep himself out of trou- In honoring Esther Leah, the JCCA is pay- be no America as we know it. So today we ble. He still has gang members as friends, he ing tribute to an individual who has done so recall as we have for 220 years that freedom said, but the program has made his life dif- much for the Jewish community. Esther Leah has never been free. Today we honor a mod- ferent from theirs. has played a major role in several local and ern patriot, Brian McVeigh for his life, his service, and his love. Galaviz said critics of youth programs for nationwide organizations, including serving as high-risk kids should visit the Teens Brian’s life should be a reminder of a com- Networking Together center to see the president of the JCCA. In addition, she has ment he was said to have made, that ‘‘He progress it has made in the West Side com- provided leadership for Americans for Peace wanted to give something back to this coun- munity. Now, the Council of Jewish Federations, and try.’’ Brian’s service to his country should be ‘‘The people who are doing the criticism the World Confederation of Jewish Community remembered by us all, for he placed it before don’t know the hardships and obstacles of Centers. his own life and he sacrificed his life in serv- being minority and living in the inner city. Throughout her career, Esther Leah has ice to all Americans. Brian’s love we cele- This program gives people like me a goal and brate together today, his love for his mother, also been a strong advocate for promoting his love for his fiance´ and family and his love direction in life.’’ Jewish education, both formal and informal. The RAND study of crime prevention pro- for his God and his country. The sad part grams comes at a time when congressional As president of the JCCA, she implemented about today is that we cannot have one brief Republicans are proposing yet again to in- the Commission on Maximizing the Effective- moment as loved ones to tell Brian how crease penalties for juvenile offenders, and ness of Jewish Education. Her leadership on much we cared. The sad part about today is to eliminate the Office of Juvenile Justice in this issue has served as an example for all that we cannot have one moment as friends the Justice Department,—the primary within the Jewish community to follow. and a community to tell Brian how much his source of leadership and funding for crime Over the years, Esther Leah has become a service to our Nation meant to each of us. prevention. The wonderful thing about today is we good friend and a trusted adviser. I have have Brian’s life to remember as an example It also comes at a time when juvenile jails called on her for advice throughout my career are dangerously overcrowded. to all of us. So as we gather this week to cel- The RAND study does not suggest ‘‘that on various topics, especially for her input on ebrate our Nation’s birth and everyday and incarceration is the wrong approach’’ to this Israeli issues that are debated by this body. every holiday, let us remember Brian and all rising tide of juvenile crime, the authors said She always provides me with an honest, well the other patriots whose memory we must in a statement. Nor that the three-strikes thought out view of issues important to the always cradle in our hearts. Let us remem- laws, which affect primarily adults, are not Jewish community and to all Americans. ber our hero, Brian McVeigh. worth their high cost. May God bless Brian and God bless Amer- The Jewish Community Centers Association ica. However, the current obsession with longer has made an excellent choice in bestowing and tougher sentences has produced a ‘‘lop- f sided allocation of resources,’’ they said, upon Esther Leah the Community Builder's that gives short shrift to preventing crime Award. I share in her family's pride for her re- ARTISTIC DISCOVERY among kids who can still be saved. ceiving this recognition. f Congratulations, Esther Leah, that is an HON. PETER T. KING honor that is well deserved. OF NEW YORK HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVER- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF THE LONG’S PEAK SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL IN MEMORIAM—BRIAN WILLIAM Wednesday, July 10, 1996 McVEIGH Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great HON. WAYNE ALLARD pleasure to take this opportunity to honor OF COLORADO HON. JOHN L. MICA some very special and talented young people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA from my district. The students who participated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the ``Artistic Discovery'' Congressional Art Wednesday, July 10, 1996 Competition are all deserving of praise for Mr. ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Wednesday, July 10, 1996 their efforts. take this opportunity to recognize the 20th an- Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, Brian William These students each demonstrated remark- niversary of the Long's Peak Scottish Highland McVeigh, Airman First Class, U.S. Air Force, able enthusiasm, boundless creativity and out- Festival which will be celebrated September was born in Sanford, FL and a resident of standing artistic talent. I was awed by the re- 5±8 in Estes Park, CO. In the past, I have had Debary, FL. Airman McVeigh was killed in a markable display of artwork at the Third Con- the honor of participating in this event which terrorist attack in Dhahran, Saudia Arabia gressional District's local competition. E1246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 As the honorary chairman of this event, I writings about freedom. As a result, spending undertaken in our StateÐa celebration of our enjoyed meeting with the young artists and his own money, he traveled to this country at heritage and our future. Under the direction of viewing the fruits of their artistic expression. I the age of 17 on his way to join George steering committee cochairs Senator ROBERT like to congratulate all of the students from my Washington at Valley Forge to help fight the C. BYRD and country music superstar Kathy district who took part in this event, beginning Revolutionary War. General Washington was Mattea, Homecoming '96 has many exciting with the first prize winner, Christopher Papa of so impressed with young Lafayette that he statewide events planned. Farmingdale High School. Other award win- was soon commissioned as a major general in We are inviting old and new friends to return ners were second prize winner, Sarah Han of the Continental Army. to West Virginia and experience the Manhasset High School; third prize winner After helping to win freedom for our country, unparelled beauty and friendship we have to Jeremy Pama of Syosset High School, and Lafayette returned to France and aided the offer. We invite everyone to travel our high- honorable mention winners, Glenn Steinle of French Revolution. He came back to America ways and take part in our rich heritage. Farmingdale High School, Christine Sampson in 1825 with his son, appropriately named Mr. Speaker, there are over 300 commu- of Island Trees High School, Sara Becker and George Washington Lafayette. The pair trav- nities in West Virginia participating in Home- Sari Gordon of Oceanside High School, Dan eled for a year throughout our Nation and coming '96, 78 of which are in my district. These communities have planned many activi- Torok of Seaford High School, and Chris Boni- made a triumphant return to Fayette County. ties for all people of all ages. For example, in face of Wantagh High School. Lafayette was so taken with the area that leg- Bluefield, the Historic Railroad Association has The following students also submitted en- end has it that he took a trunk full of the coun- planned a train excursion in Mercer County. In tries to the Congressional Arts Competition: ty's soil back home to be placed on his grave. Huntington, the celebration of the city's 125 Bellmore J.F.K. High School: Stephanie The leaders of Uniontown, anxious to pro- birthday will coincide will Homecoming '96 ac- Barge, Janis Temchin; Hicksville High School: mote tourism and economic development, tivities, and in my hometown of Beckley, a Janine Friedmann, Dawn Sumner, Tania have joined with the Fayette County Tourism Labor Day weekend concert will take place. Trikha, Kristen Wigand, Antonio Jimenez, Ni- Advisory Board in planning the Lafayette Day 1996 is the year the residents of West Vir- cole Terranova, Myra Velez; Island Trees High events for this coming Sunday. Next year, ginia recognize each other for the tremendous School: Kathryn Curran, Victoria Gonatas, Joe they plan to expand the celebration to a week- accomplishments made in the past. We are Manzella, Janine Minai, Justin Orlando, Dawn long event which will feature French dig- excited to show the world just how beautiful Giunta, Jesica Linzie, Melissa McMills, Rich- nitaries and Lafayette descendants. the Mountain State really is. Whether it's ski- ard Molinelli. Their long-range hope is that this annual ing the white peaks or thundering down the Manhasset High School: Jeremy Arambiro, event will lead to the construction of the Hall great New River, West Virginia is a State with Matt Despegni, Doug Gilman, Chelsea of Fame of Freedom, a museum which would much to offer. Karges, Leslie Koch, Serena Dawn Leong, not only honor Lafayette's deep commitment Many past and current residents of the Sylvia Lin, Juan Mialon, Hector Orihuela, Katie to freedom, but also George C. Marshall, who State will be sporting attractive Homecoming Reilly, Meredith Trufelli, Dwayne Wilson, Ella was born and raised in Uniontown, and many '96 pins and bumper stickers to encourage all Berroya, Elizabetha Donoghill, Richard Kim, other historical figures who grace Fayette Americans to join us in the most wondrous of Rebekka Kuhn, Daniel Leung, Matt McCann, County's colorful history. celebrations. Many of these people will be Juan Nealon, Sarah Outten, Sarah Richard- Mr. Speaker, the citizens of Fayette County more than happy to lead you where the deli- son, Kareem Wallace, Tom Young. should be very proud of this event and hope cious smell of apple butter is being made or Oceanside High School: David Burtman, fully they, and any citizens and Members visit- homemade pies being cooled. Hadass Dagan, Pamela Gordon, Deborah ing in the area, will stop by and enjoy this I close by inviting my colleagues, present Graffigino, Alexandra Lasky, Danielle wonderful and important celebration. and past residents of West Virginia, as well as Marchetta, Jessica Milberg, Nicole Nolan, f all Americans, to come home to West Virginia Mike Postle, Aimee Smith, Alexandra and join the festivities this summer. Beloshkurenko, Lorraine Cerami, Joe Fotana, CELEBRATING WEST VIRGINIA’S Mr. Speaker, I ask that the names of the Matt Herr, Sara Lieberman, John Marino, An- HERITAGE: HOMECOMING ’96 communities in the Third Congressional Dis- thony Nicolo, Robert Peppers, Scott Segal, trict participating in Homecoming '96 be en- Lauren Williamson. HON. NICK J. RAHALL II tered into the record: Alderson, Ansted, Ath- Seaford High School: Anthony Carozza, Le- OF WEST VIRGINIA ens, Ballard, Barboursville, Beckley, Big Creek, Bluefield, Boomer, Bramwell, Brenton, nore Madonia, Kimberly Seluga, Keith Hunter, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Buckeye, Camden on Gauley, Caretta, Paul Marko, Bonnie Thompson, Christine Wednesday, July 10, 1996 White; Syosset High School: Jaqueline Ceredo, Chapmanville, Crumpler, Danville, Dashevsky, Lauren Merril, Bruce Gilbert; Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, not so long ago, Delbarton, Diana/Jumbo, Durbin, Fayetteville, Wantagh High School: Denise Becker Shawn, West Virginia was known primarily as a mighty Fort Gay, Frankford, Gary, Gauley Bridge, Gil- Allison Galvin, Annie Lo, Donna Pearson, coal producing State fueling much of Ameri- bert, Greenbrier, Greenville, Hacker Valley, Shanna Greenberg, Jacqueline Moon, Lisanne ca's economy. Many Americans simply did not Hamlin, Hanover, Hinton, Huntington, Itman, Todaro. know all West Virginia had to offer. However, Jodie, Jumping Branch/Nimitz, Kenova, f thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Kermit, Kopperston, Lansing, Lerona/Speed- people of West Virginia, we are opening our way, Lewisburg, Lindside, Logan, Madison, LAFAYETTE DAY CELEBRATION doors to show America and the world what all Marlinton, Matewan, Matoaka, Maxwelton, TO HONOR THE NAMESAKE OF West Virginians know; our State has much to Meadow Bridge, Milton, Montgomery, Mullens, FAYETTE COUNTY offer. Nemours, Northfork, Oak Hill, Oakvale, Since 1989, West Virginia has gone through Oceana, Pence Springs, Peterstown, Pineville, HON. FRANK MASCARA a metamorphosis that has put the most beau- Pipestem, Princeton, Prosperity, Rainelle, Renick, Ronceverte, Smithers, Sophia, OF PENNSYLVANIA tiful butterfly to shame. We have invested $1 Spanishburg, Summerslee, Summersville, Syl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES billion in computers for our classrooms, and placed them in modern schools that can han- vester, Talcott, Union, War, Webster Springs, Wednesday, July 10, 1996 dle the latest technology. Our roads and Welch, West Logan, West Virginia State Fair, Mr. MASCARA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bridges are in the best shape in our history, White Sulpher Springs, Whitesville, Williams- make my colleagues aware of a special event our rural health program is considered a na- burg, Williamson, and Wolf Creek. which will occur in my district this weekend. It tional model, and the public safety program is f is the first annual Lafayette Day celebration to considered one of the best in the Nation. THE PRISON WORK AND VICTIM be held in Uniontown, PA, on July 14, 1996. And, Mr. Speaker, we are proud of our ac- RESTITUTION ACT As part of this day's events, I will help dedi- complishments. We want all Americans, espe- cate a center at the Uniontown Library honor- cially West Virginians who have left, to come ing this French soldier. home and take note of the progress we have HON. JOHN E. ENSIGN OF NEVADA Many of you may not know, but the Marquis made, as well as our plan for the future. That IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES de Lafayette is the namesake of Fayette is why we are engaged in a statewide effort County, a portion of which lies in my district. known as Homecoming '96. Wednesday, July 10, 1996 A member of a titled, military family, Lafayette Homecoming '96 is a celebration of West Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- was enamored with Benjamin Franklin's Virginia. It's the largest community effort ever duced bipartisan legislation, the Prison Work July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1247 and Victim Restitution Act of 1996, with 15 of and one of the critical programs that has pro- own professional and personal enrichment is my colleagues. This measure builds on our ef- vided critical support for democracy and re- surpassed by the enrichment of the society forts to reform the Federal prison system and spect for human rights has been our Nation's as a whole. Through an individual’s encoun- reduce recidivism among released inmates farsighted educational and cultural exchange ter with a different culture, one gains an ex- periential knowledge of cultural conditions while promoting justice for victims and society. programs, which are administered through the that impact very basic policies and ques- My bill is a tough measure, but its intent goes U.S. Information Agency. tions—e.g., how to establish future entre- far beyond simply punishing inmates. Just a few days ago, Mr. Speaker, the Sub- preneurial activities and in what markets. In One of the major barriers to the successful committee on International Operations and addition, Fulbrighters become consumers rehabilitation of Federal prison inmates has Human Rights of the Committee on Inter- from within that society, gaining a practical been the weak work requirements contained in national Relations held an excellent oversight level of intellect, the insight that cannot be the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1990. The hearing on these vital programs. My col- replicated from reading a textbook or seeing 1990 Crime Control Act does not require a leagues on that committee from both sides of a movie. And, most importantly, there is the minimum work requirement for inmates. Al- the political spectrum expressed strong biparti- multiplier effect because of their enthusiasm to share it with their colleagues and friends. though it costs over $21,000 annually to care san support for these essential educational The Czech Government, being aware of all for each prisoner in the Federal prison system, and cultural exchange programs. the merits of the Fulbright Program and its a statutory minimum workweek for prisoners Mr. Speaker, the Ambassador of the Czech outstanding significance among any other does not exist. Instead, the United States Republic, His Excellency Michael Zantovsky, international programs, has decided to in- Code touches on the subject with vague lan- recently sent an excellent letter to Dr. Joseph crease its funding up to 40% of the U.S. con- guage which simply states that it is the policy Duffey, the outstanding Director of the U.S. In- tribution. It is our strong belief that the U.S. of the Federal Government that prisoners formation Agency, expressing his and his Congress, taking into account all the bene- should work. country's enthusiastic support for the Fulbright fits of this wonderful and unique educational and research program, will continue to sup- The reality is that the average workday for Program. His letter is typical of the ardent sup- port that has been expressed by many foreign port it at the current level. a prisoner in the United States is only 6.8 Sincerely, hours long. While some States have longer leaders for the Fulbright Program and for other MICHAEL ZANTOVSKY, workdays, the average prisoner is working educational and cultural exchange programs Ambassador. fewer hours than the taxpayer who supports administered by the USIA. f him. Mr. Speaker, I ask that Ambassador Mandatory work for prisoners should serve Zantovsky's letter be placed in the RECORD IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CUBAN the dual purpose of compensating taxpayers and I urge my colleagues here in the Con- LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOL- and victims while instilling values and respon- gress to give that letter thoughtful and serious IDARITY ACT, PUBLIC LAW 104– sibility in those who have failed to live within consideration. The small amount of money 114 an orderly society. The Prison Work and Vic- that we spend on the Fulbright Program and tim Restitution Act of 1996 would correct some on the other cultural and educational ex- HON. LEE H. HAMILTON change programs under USIA is among the of the basic failings of our criminal justice sys- OF INDIANA most important and worthwhile investments in tem by requiring Federal prisoners to work at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES least 50 hours per week. The earnings of pris- our Nation's future. I urge my colleagues to Wednesday, July 10, 1996 oners will be distributed as follows: one-third join me in enthusiastic support for these pro- to compensate the Bureau of Prisons for the grams. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, unless the cost of incarceration, one-third to a victim res- THE CZECH AMBASSADOR, President decides by July 16, 1996, to exer- Washington, DC, June 25, 1996. cise his authority to suspend its implementa- titution fund, one-tenth to be placed in a sav- DR. JOSEPH DUFFEY, ings account for an individual prisoner, and Director, U.S. Information Agency, tion, title III of Public Law 104±114, the Cuban the remainder, 23 percent, will go to States Washington, DC. Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, will take which enact the same work requirements for DEAR MR. DUFFEY: It is my particular effect on August 1. Title III of Public Law 104± their own prison systems. pleasure to inform you about the signifi- 114 grants U.S. citizens the right to sue for- My legislation clarifies that OSHA and the cance the Czech Republic attributes to the eign companies that may be using or other- renowned Fulbright Program. Fair Labor Standards ActÐincluding minimum Even before 1989, thanks to this Program, wise benefiting from properties seized by the wageÐdo not apply to inmates. It also pro- the then Czechoslovak scholars, experts, and Castro government following the Cuban revo- hibits prisoners from engaging in nonrehabili- students had a unique opportunity during lution in 1959. A key objective of this title is to tative behavior such as smoking, possessing their stay in your country to be exposed to encourage foreign firms to abandon existing pornography, and listening to vulgar music. a free democratic society, to the most recent investments in Cuba, and to discourage future Drug testing is mandatory. advances in science, and to the creative envi- investment. This bill addressed the problem of ensuring ronment of U.S. universities. After having I believe implementation of title III of Public there is an adequate supply of paying work for come back home, they brought fresh, unworn Law 104±114 would be contrary to U.S. na- ideas and approaches that transformed soci- prisoners. My legislation permits UNICOR, the ety and re-established democracy in our tional interests in two ways. First, by escalat- prison industries system, to expand and allows country. ing pressure on the Cuban economy, title III nonprofit agenciesÐmany of which receive The Velvet Revolution brought enhance- will increase, rather than decrease the Federal grants to combat crime and poverty in ment to the Fulbright Program. Each year chances for a peaceful transition to democracy our communitiesÐto use prison labor. about twenty to thirty Fulbrighters come to in Cuba. Second, by penalizing foreign com- Justice Fellowship, a national organization the Czech Republic, and a similar number panies for commercial conduct toward a third visit the United States. Many American pro- committed to restoring justice to victims and country, title III will provoke trade conflict with society and promoting work for prisoners, has fessors coming to our country develop the fields of American Studies, American Lit- many close friends of the United States, coun- endorsed the Prison Work and Victim Restitu- erature, Economics, Political Science—i.e. tries with which we cooperate on a range of tion Act. areas that were rather weak or even missing issues. Several foreign governments have al- I urge my colleagues to join me in support- under the previous regime. Their contribu- ready warned that they may take retaliatory ing this important bill. tion to reforming university curricula is of steps, and that could cost U.S. jobs. f critical importance. The American students I commend to the attention of Members two within the Fulbright Program are extremely valuable statements on the implementation of THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM—THE interested in our arts, history, and political VALUE OF EDUCATIONAL AND economy in relation to privatization. On the Public Law 104±114. The first is a briefing CULTURAL EXCHANGE PRO- other hand, Czech Fulbrighters in the U.S. paper written by Jorge I. Dominguez, coordi- GRAMS are active in teaching the Czech language, nator of the Task Force on Cuba of the Inter- literature, and film for many Slavic depart- American Dialogue and Professor of Govern- ments within your universities. At your ment at Harvard University. The second is a HON. TOM LANTOS prominent research institutions, many tech- letter to the President from five major business OF CALIFORNIA nically oriented Czech Fulbrighters benefit groups: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from developing their research projects and National Foreign Trade Council, the Organiza- Wednesday, July 10, 1996 studies in physical, biological, and engineer- ing sciences. tion for International Investment, the Euro- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, one of the pro- Needless to say, the exchange of students pean-American Chamber of Commerce, and found successes of our Nation's foreign policy and researchers is mutually beneficial. One’s the U.S. Council for International Business. E1248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 Both statements make a persuasive case for clearly to all governments and firms the se- pressure the Cuban government on an ongo- a waiver of title III of Public Law 104±114, and rious U.S. government disapproval of their ing basis, an a means to retaliate should the the business letter demonstrates the broad economic relations with Cuba. Neither of government break international law once these accomplishments, however, helps to again. A waiver would also be consistent support for a waiver in the U.S. business com- foster democracy in Cuba. munity. with the design of the Helms-Burton Act, DEMOCRACY IN CUBA which contemplates a calibrated and pro- The implementation of the Helms-Burton The political consequences within Cuba of tracted process of implementation capable of legislation raises two key questions for US Helms-Burton have been either irrelevant or policy. Does Helms-Burton serve U.S. inter- imposing costs on Cuba over a sustained pe- counterproductive in terms of promoting lib- ests? And will the legislation help promote riod of time. erty and democracy. For example: democratic change in Cuba? The immediate The Cuban government has persevered in Signing the waiver would reduce the dam- policy issue that President Clinton faces its policy of economic opening as though the age to general U.S. interests; may reduce the with regard to the Helms-Burton legislation legislation did not exist. adverse effects that Helms-Burton has had is whether to waive application of its Title The legislation has provided the Castro on Cuba’s prospects for political change; and III. This title, the most controversial in the government—appearing as the defender of will create leverage for future use consistent legislation, would permit U.S. citizens and the homeland under attack from a powerful with the logic of coercion that underlies the firms to sue in U.S. courts to obtain com- neighbor—with an opportunity to rally na- legislation. pensation from non-U.S. firms that, through tionalist support, even from many Cubans investment or trade, ‘‘traffic’’ in the prop- who otherwise oppose their government’s JULY 1, 1996. erties or enterprises seized decades ago by policies. the Cuban government. The Helms-Burton legislation, in effect, The PRESIDENT, The White House, INTERNATIONAL TRADE told the Cuban government that it could re- Washington, DC. The major trading partners of the United press as it pleased because there is no change States in Canada, Europe, Latin America, left of improving its relations with the Unit- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As representatives of and East Asia have expressed concern and ed States. The Cuban government has re- a broad cross-section of the U.S. business anger over the Helms-Burton legislation. versed none of the repressive acts that pre- community, we urge you to suspend for six They consider the law a violation of inter- ceded the passage of Helms-Burton. months the effective date of Title III of the national trade agreements establishing the Within ten days of President Clinton sign- Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity World Trade Organization and the North ing the Helms-Burton Act, General Raul Cas- (LIBERTAD) Act. American Free Trade Area. Title III of the tro launched attacks on various Cuban aca- As you have frequently explained to the legislation is viewed by every major country demic institutions and intellectuals, further as detrimental to its relations with the Unit- chilling public expression and curtailing aca- American people, the United States’ ability ed States. demic freedom. to benefit from the global economy is de- U.S. interests will suffer even if none of There are some positive political develop- pendent on strong, stable, and reliable rules. the governments retaliate against the Unit- ments in Cuba, but these are the result of We believe that these benefits are jeopard- ed States for violations of international con- the longer-term economic opening and the ized by the enormous friction that will result ventions. Other countries might more read- continuing engagement with Cuba of the if Title III is allowed to take effect. Some of ily violate the international trade regime be- governments of Canada, the European Union, our closest allies and most important trad- cause of the U.S. violation. This U.S. policy and Latin America. They include, for exam- ing partners are contemplating or have legis- is eroding that regime that the United ple, the recent authorization of free trade lated countermeasures. U.S. firms will bear zones, which may enable some firms to con- States has worked so hard to construct. the brunt of these countermeasures. We be- tract their own labor rather than relying on Moreover, the United States has long op- lieve that suspending the effective date the Cuban government to supply it; the loss posed ‘‘secondary boycotts’’, and U.S. legis- would permit you to accomplish the purposes lation prohibits U.S. firms from participat- of full state control over the economy and the flourishing illegal markets; and the gov- of the law without needlessly jeopardizing ing in such boycotts. Yet the Helms-Burton U.S. interests. legislation mandates a secondary boycott on ernment’s authorizing some self-employment other nations. and farmers’ markets. Castro has, in short, Many of our member companies had prop- felt compelled to allow an economic policy erty in Cuba that was expropriated by the THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS IN CUBA shift despite his distaste for capitalism. Citi- Castro regime. Yet, many of these compa- The long-standing U.S. embargo on the zens have begun to take control of their eco- nies, constituting some of the largest cer- Cuban economy has had several economic ef- nomic lives, and the private economy has tified claimants, do not believe that Title III fects. It has caused a rise in the costs to begun to finance a re-birth of civil society. brings them closer to a resolution of these Cuba and the Cuban government of engaging Former state farms, newly turned into co- in any international economic activities and claims. To the contrary, Title III com- operatives, have begun to display greater au- plicates the prospect of recovery and threat- it has raised the profits of those firms that tonomy, some even dismissing long-time ens to deluge the federal judiciary with hun- are active in the Cuban market. Foreign in- bosses. Some poor Cubans have gained politi- dreds of thousands of lawsuits. These compa- vestors are well aware of the political risks cal independence. These democratizing polit- posed by investments or trade with Cuba, so ical effects from economic changes are not nies, Title III’s intended beneficiaries, sup- they demand and receive from the Cuban surprising. The surprise is that U.S. policy port our view that Title III should be sus- government ‘‘sweeter deals’’ than those of- toward Cuba is at odds with a long-standing pended at this time. fered elsewhere in Latin America or the U.S. belief in open markets as a mechanism We would also note that Section 207 of the world. And because Cuba must offer more at- to open politics. law requires the Administration to prepare a tractive concessions to international traders COSTS TO THE UNITED STATES report giving its estimate of the number and and investors, Cuba pays a higher cost to President Clinton needs to recognize the value of such claims. That report is not due participate in international economic activ- costs associated with the Helms-Burton Act. until September. A six month suspension ity than it otherwise would. Moreover, firms The legislation has already cause friction for from August 1 would give the Administra- that invest in Cuba face no competition from the United States in its diplomatic and trade tion time to fully assess the impact of Title U.S. businesses. relations with its principal trading partners; The Helms-Burton legislation magnifies III and consult further with our allies. these costs would rise if Title III of the act each of these effects, and adds one more. It Finally, we believe that if Title III were to is fully implemented. Liberty and democracy sorts out firms that trade with Cuba by size. become effective, it would drive a wedge be- in Cuba have not been advanced by this leg- Large international firms—because they are islation, and, in some cases, the Castro gov- tween the United States and our democratic likely to do business with the United ernment has been strengthened and political allies that would significantly hinder any fu- States—will be discouraged from trading or repression has become more intense. Were ture multilateral efforts to encourage de- investing in Cuba. But smaller firms that do Title III to be enacted, U.S. courts would be mocracy in Cuba. For this, and the reasons not operate in the U.S. market are not ex- flooded with lawsuits. stated above, we urge you to act in the inter- posed to Helms-Burton retaliation. These Waiving Title III would reduce these costs est of the United States by suspending the will find it extremely attractive to invest in somewhat, and would also give the U.S. gov- effective date of Title III of the LIBERTAD Cuba. These economic effects, however, do ernment leverage it would otherwise lack— Act. not advance democratic change in Cuba. leverage to continue to pressure Cuba in the Sincerely, SIGNIFICANCE FOR U.S. POLICY near future. Uncertainty over the applica- The National Foreign Trade Council. From the perspective of U.S. policy, the tion of title III for another six months would Organization for International Invest- achievements of Helms-Burton are: (1) in- serve as a deterrent to trade with and invest- ment. creased economic costs have been imposed ment in Cuba. By waiving now the imple- U.S. Chamber of Commerce. on Cuba, punishing its government for shoot- mentation of Title III, the United States European-American Chamber of Com- ing down the two Cessna planes on February would reserve full implementation for a later merce. 24, and (2) the legislation communicates date, thereby retaining an instrument to U.S. Council for International Business. July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1249 INTRODUCTION OF THE ISTEA The National Highway System Program and SSTP would provide more than a 95-per- INTEGRITY RESTORATION ACT [NHS] consolidates the Interstate Maintenance cent return for all States. If not, the Equity Program and the NHS portion of the Bridge Program would ensure this 95-percent return HON. TOM DeLAY Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program. level. The Streamlined Surface Transportation OF TEXAS An Access Program which ensures an ade- Program [SSTP] blends the Congestion Miti- quate level of resources for highways in large IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gation and Air Quality Improvement Program, land area, low-population density States, and Wednesday, July 10, 1996 enhancements, the non-NHS Bridge Program in States with small land area and low-popu- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- and others into the existing Surface Transpor- lation density. This would help provide the ducing a bill that will dramatically improve the tation Program to create a new, broader cat- road systems that are urgently needed for na- current system of allocating Federal highway egory. tional mobility, economic connectivity, and na- funds. But first I would like to pay tribute to my Our bill continues the eligibility of all current tional defense. colleague and fellow sponsor, GARY CONDIT, ISTEA activities, but gives State and local CONCLUSION for his leadership on the Democrat side on transportation officials the responsibility and The DeLay/Condit ISTEA Integrity Restora- this vital issue. I would also like to recognize authority to decide on what, when, where, and tion Act is not a radical departure from ISTEA. the tremendous efforts made by my good how much to spend to meet their diverse It builds on traditional partnerships while mod- friend and colleague, JOHN HOSTETTLER, who transportation needs. Too often State DOT's ernizing Federal aid formulas that are inad- as cochair of the I±69 Mid-Continent Highway have a surplus in one category and inad- equate to meet the mobility and economic de- Caucus has demonstrated an unparalleled equate funding in another because the Fed- velopment needs of the next century. This act commitment to reforming the Highway Fund eral Government has decided it knows better strikes the appropriate balance between the Program. We would not have built up the sup- than the State what its needs are. national interests in highways, and the rights port that currently exists for this bill without his The ISTEA Integrity Restoration Act will en- and responsibilities of each State. I hope this help. sure that StatesÐworking together with their Congress will look favorably upon it in the Although I shared in the excitement of cele- local partnersÐcan respond to their own months to come. brating the 40-year anniversary of our Inter- needs with individual solutions, instead of f state System last month, it saddens me to being limited by the current array of one-size- think about how the formulas we use today to fits-all Federal requirements. INTRODUCTION OF THE THRIFT distribute Federal highway funds to the States UPDATING FORMULAS CHARTER MERGER COMMISSION have broken down alongside the road. As our Since ISTEA went into effect, with the ex- ACT OF 1996 Nation speeds into the 21st century, those for- ception of the Interstate Maintenance Program mulas force State departments of transpor- neither a State's population, the size of the HON. TOBY ROTH tation to steer the development of our Nation's system of highways and bridges, nor the num- OF WISCONSIN transportation system with both hands firmly ber of people or tons of freight moving across IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a State's highway has made any difference in grasping the rear view mirror. Wednesday, July 10, 1996 To try to remedy this situation, Mr. CONDIT the share of Federal-aid highway funds it re- and I, along with 37 of our colleagues on both ceives. Mr. ROTH. Speaker, I have introduced the sides of the aisle, are introducing The ISTEA Instead, each State's share of these funds bill, H.R. 3407, the Thrift Charter Merger Com- Integrity Restoration Act. It is our hope that today is determined by the share of all high- mission Act of 1996. This comprehensive bill this legislation will serve as a basis for discus- way funds that State received between 1987 would finally close the door on the costly sav- sion during the reauthorization process. Our and 1991. And the share of all highway funds ings-and-loan associations [S&Ls] cleanup. bill accomplishes four primary objectives: a State received between 1987 and 1991 was The bill would break a dangerous legislative Funds the National Highway System as the determined in part by that State's population in deadlock over extremely complex banking and key Federal responsibility: 1980, nearly 20 years ago. Other factors in thrift issues and merge their charters. Simplifies and makes more flexible the Fed- determining the 1987-to-1991 share include The bill's purpose is to establish a bipartisan eral Highway Program; the size of the State's highway system during commission to examine and reconcile the Updates the antiquated Federal funding dis- that period and the traffic that system carried. maze of conflicting, overlapping, and obsolete Perhaps the most irrelevant factor is the tribution formulas; and legal and public policy issues in the merger. number of rural postal delivery miles in the Equitably balances the amount of Federal The commission would make legislative StateÐa measure the post office quit using gas tax dollars collected from each State with recommedations for the merger and for reor- more than 40 years ago. These formulas pe- the amount of funding each State receives ganizing Federal bank regulatory agencies to nalize States that are home to increasing back from the Federal highway trust fund. conform with the merged charter. This is an numbers of Americans and dramatically in- When enacted, our proposal will at least unusual approachÐpatterned on the success- creasing traffic. focus our Nation's surface transportation pro- ful military base-closing commissions. Addi- The ISTEA Integrity Restoration Act's sys- grams on the 21st century. State DOT's can fi- tionally, the commission concept is combined tem of apportionment is simple, free from the nally let go to the rear view mirror and get with fast-tract legislative machinery utilized for obsolete characteristics of the current Federal their hands firmly on the steering wheel. trade legislation. funding system, and is related the real world. My bill provides a comprehensive mecha- FOCUSING FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY It is based on relevant factors such as the size nism for considering many thorny issues one By maintaining a strong National Highway of the public highway system in each State, by one. System program that includes the interstate, the wear and tear on highways caused by the While the commission could hold public the ISTEA Integrity Restoration Act recognizes intensity with which a State's highway system hearings, its main work would be walled off that the purposes of the NHSÐnational de- is used, and the greater transportation needs from incessant partisan bickering. All the com- fense, interstate and international commerce, of urban areas. mission's proceedings, information, and delib- and the safety and mobility of our peopleÐare FAIRNESS AND EQUITY erations would be openÐupon requestÐto the the basic responsibilities of the Federal Gov- The ISTEA Integrity Restoration Act also banking committee members of House and ernment and should shape the Federal role in creates an objective, simple methods of dis- Senate. transportation. tributing highway funds among the States that Here's how it would work. My bill would es- SIMPLICITY AND FLEXIBILITY strikes a more equitable balance between the tablish and independent commission of eight As America enters the 21st century, and en- contributions each State's motorists and motor qualified persons representing a balance of in- counters the many challenges and opportuni- carriers pay in the Federal highway trust fund terests. The commission members would be ties that it will offer, our Nation needs a and the funds returned to the State from that appointed by the President with the advice streamlined Federal surface transportation fund. Our bill establishes the following two and consent of the Senate and after consulta- program that will position its citizens and programs: tion with both majority and minority leaders of economy to respond well to this dynamic new An Equity Program which ensures that all both House and Senate. A director and staff era. States receive at least a 95-percent returnÐ would be authorized to support the commis- The ISTEA Integrity Restoration Act consoli- including attributable interest and other as- sion's work. dates various existing Federal highway pro- setsÐon the payments made to the Federal The commission would be empowered to grams into two simple and focused programs: highway trust fund. Ideally, the NHS Program hold public hearings, obtain official data, and E1250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 procure necessary support services from ex- Section 6: Duties of the commission are (B) the majority leader of the Senate ecutive branch agencies. Duties of the com- listed, including addressing 13 specific policy concerning the appointment of 2 members; mission are listed in the bill in some detail, in- and technical issues and preparing an imple- (C) the minority leader of the House of menting bill to merge the thrift and banking Representatives concerning the appointment cluding preparation of an implementing bill to charters. The 13 issues are: Conversion pe- of 1 member; and merge the thrift and banking charters. riod, form of bank charter, applicability to (D) the minority leader of the Senate The commission would be directed to ad- state-chartered thrifts, treatment of thrift concerning the appointment of 1 member. dress at least 13 specific, particularly trouble- powers, treatment of thrift holding compa- (4) PROHIBITION ON APPOINTMENT OF FED- some issues as follows: conversion period; nies, FICO carrying costs, recapitalization of ERAL OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES TO COMMIS- form of bank charter; applicability to State- the SAIF, branching, regulations, Federal SION.—No officer or employee of any Federal chartered thrifts; treatment of thrift powers; Home Loan Bank membership, reorganiza- department or agency, including any mem- treatment of thrift holding companies; FICO tion of federal banking agencies, treatment ber of the Board of Governors of the Federal of agency employees, and treatment of carrying costs; recapitalization of the Savings Reserve System, may be appointed as a Oakar banks. member of the Commission. Association Insurance Fund [SAIF]; branching; Section 7: A final report and a proposed (5) BALANCE OF INTERESTS.—Recognizing regulations; Federal Home Loan Bank mem- implementing bill must be submitted to the that the individuals with the experience and bership; reorganization of Federal banking President and the Congress by October 1, expertise which qualify them for service on 1997. After receiving comments from the agencies; treatment of banking agency em- the Commission are likely to have been em- President and Congress, the commission ployees during and after any reorganization; ployed by or represented depository institu- must submit a revised final implementing tions or Federal banking agencies, the Presi- and treatment of Oakar banks in conversion. bill to the Congress by December 1, 1997, or dent, in the consultations pursuant to para- Appointments to the commission would 30 legislative days after submission of the have to be made by February 15, 1997. final report, whichever is later. graph (3) and the selection of individuals for The commission's final report and a pro- Section 8: Fast-track legislative rules for nominations for appointments to the Com- posed implementing bill would have to be sub- consideration in House and Senate are de- mission, shall seek to attain a balance in the mitted to the President and the Congress by tailed. No amendments would be allowed. interests represented, at the time of the Committees of jurisdiction would be given 45 nomination or in the past, by members of October 1, 1997. After receiving comments the Commission. from the President and the Congress, the days to report the bill; failing that, the bill would be automatically discharged for floor (b) CHAIRPERSON.—At the time the Presi- commission would have to submit a revised action within 15 days. dent nominates individuals for appointment final implementing bill to the Congress by De- Sections 9, 10, and 11: The commission to the Commission, the President shall des- cember 1, 1997, or 30 legislative days after would be terminated 30 days after the final ignate one such individual who shall serve as submission of the final report, whichever is text of the implementing bill is submitted to Chairperson of the Commission. (c) TERMS.—Each member of the Com- later. Congress and appropriations are authorized for carrying out the act. mission shall serve for the life of the Com- Fast-track legislative rules for consideration mission. in House and Senate would then take effect. H.R. 3407 (d) PUBLIC MEETINGS.— No amendments would be allowed. Commit- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of (1) IN GENERAL.— Each meeting of the tees of jurisdiction would be given 45 days to Representatives of the United States of America Commission, other than meetings in which report the bill. Failing that, the bill would be in Congress assembled, classified information is to be discussed, automatically discharged for floor action within SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; PURPOSES. shall be open to the public. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited 15 days after leaving the committees. The bill (2) OPEN TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.—All as the ‘‘Thrift Charter Merger Commission the proceedings, information, and delibera- could be brought up for floor consideration by Act of 1996’’. tions of the Commission shall be open, upon a highly privileged, nondebatable motion by (b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this request, to the following: any Member. Act to establish a nonpartisan commission (A) The Chairman and the ranking mi- The commission would cease to exist 30 to— nority party member of the Committee on days after submitting the final text of the im- (1) examine the complex legal and public Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the plementing bill. policies issues involved in the proposed Senate, or such other members of such com- I wish to acknowledge the encouragement elimination of savings association charters mittee as may be designated by such Chair- and the conversion of such institutions into man or ranking minority party member. of both thrift and banking leaders in drafting banks, the short- and long-term con- this legislation. (B) The Chairman and the ranking mi- sequences of such proposed actions on the fi- nority party member of the Subcommittee We cannot afford to continue the hazardous nancial services industry and consumers, and stalemate over who should help pay for the re- on Financial Institutions and Regulatory other related issues; Relief of the Committee on Banking, Hous- maining S&L cleanup costs and how to recapi- (2) make recommendations to the Con- ing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, or such talize the S&L deposit insurance fund. My bill gress on the most efficient, fairest, and least other members of such subcommittee as may provides a sensible, tested, workable way out disruptive way to achieve the conversion of be designated by such Chairman or ranking of the banking-thrift gridlock. such institutions into banks and resolve the minority party member. I urge my colleagues to become cosponsors legal, policy, and other issues relating to the (C) The Chairman and the ranking mi- of the bill, to support its serious consideration, holding companies of such associations; and nority party member of the Committee on (3) review ways to rationalize the regula- and to vote for its enactment. Banking and Financial Services of the House tion of depository institutions and reorga- of Representatives, or such other members of I insert a section-by-section analysis of the nize the Federal banking agencies. bill and the text of H.R. 3407 at this point in the committee as may be designated by such SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. Chairman or ranking minority party mem- the RECORD. There is hereby established a commission ber. H.R. 3407—THRIFT CHARTER MERGER to be known as the ‘‘Thrift Charter Merger (D) The Chairman and ranking minority COMMISSION ACT OF 1996 Commission’’ (hereafter in this Act referred party member of the Subcommittee on Fi- SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS to as the ‘‘Commission’’). nancial Institutions and Consumer Credit of Section 1: Purpose of the act is to establish SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP. the Committee on Banking and Financial a nonpartisan commission to examine the (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.— Services of the House of Representatives, or legal and public policy issues in merging (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall such other members of the subcommittee as thrift and bank charters, make legislative be composed of 8 members appointed by the may be designated by such Chairman or recommendations for the merger, and to re- President, by and with the advise and con- ranking minority party member. organize Federal bank regulatory agencies to sent of the Senate, from among individuals (e) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Com- conform with the merged charter. especially qualified to serve on such Com- mission shall be filled in the same manner as Sections 2, 3, and 4: An eight-member com- mission by reason of their education, train- the original appointment. mission of qualified persons representing a ing, and experience. (f) PAY AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.— balance of interests is to be appointed by the (2) NOMINATION SCHEDULE.—The President (1) PAY OF MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.— President with the advice and consent of the shall transmit to the Senate the nomina- (A) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the Senate and after consultation with both ma- tions for appointment to the Commission by Commission, other than the Chairperson, jority and minority leaders of both House no later than February 15, 1997. shall be paid at a rate equal to the daily and Senate. A director and staff are author- (3) CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS.—In se- equivalent of the minimum annual rate of ized to support the commission’s work. lecting individuals for nomination for ap- basic pay payable for level IV of the Execu- Section 5: Powers of the commission are pointments to the Commission, the Presi- tive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, authorized, including holding public hear- dent should consult with— United States Code, for each day (including ings, obtaining official data, and procuring (A) the Speaker of the House of Rep- travel time) during which the member is en- necessary support services from the Execu- resentatives concerning the appointment of 2 gaged in the actual performance of duties tive Branch. members; vested in the Commission. July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1251

(B) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson of (e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.— (10) FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK MEMBER- the Commission shall be paid for each day Upon the request of the Commission, the Ad- SHIP.—The manner in which membership eli- referred to in subparagraph (A) at a rate ministrator of General Services shall provide gibility and withdrawal requirements with equal to the daily equivalent of the mini- to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, respect to Federal home loan banks shall mum annual rate of basic pay payable for the administrative support services nec- apply to savings associations following any level III of the Executive Schedule under sec- essary for the Commission to carry out its conversion of the associations to banks and tion 5314 of title 5, United States Code. responsibilities under this Act. the extent to which banks should have un- (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Members shall re- (f) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—The Commis- limited access to advances from such home ceive travel expenses, including per diem in sion may contract with and compensate gov- loan banks. lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sec- ernment and private agencies or persons for (11) REORGANIZATION OF FEDERAL BANKING tions 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States the lease of space and the provision of other AGENCIES.—The manner in which Federal Code. services, without regard to section 3709 of banking agencies should be reorganized, con- (g) NONAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVI- the Revised Statutes. solidated, or abolished. SORY COMMITTEE ACT.—The Federal Advisory SEC. 6. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. (12) TREATMENT OF BANKING AGENCY EM- Committee Act shall not apply with respect (a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall PLOYEES DURING AND AFTER ANY REORGANIZA- to the Commission. carry out the purposes of this Act. TION.—The appropriate treatment of employ- SEC. 4. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC ISSUES.— ees of Federal banking agencies who are or (a) DIRECTOR.— In addition to such other issues as the Com- would be affected by any reorganization, (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Commission shall mission may find appropriate to review, and consolidation, or abolition of any Federal have a Director who shall be appointed by make recommendations with respect to, in banking agency. the Commission. order to carry out the purposes of this Act, (13) ‘‘OAKAR’’ BANKS.—The appropriate (2) PAY.—The Director shall be paid at the Commission shall consider and make rec- treatment of banks which have deposits in- the rate of basic pay payable for level IV of ommendations with respect to the following sured by the Savings Association Insurance the Executive Schedule. issues: Fund pursuant to section 5(d)(3) of the Fed- (b) STAFF.— (1) CONVERSION PERIOD.—The appropriate eral Deposit Insurance Act in connection (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Director, with the period of time during which a savings asso- with the conversion of savings associations approval of the Commission, may appoint ciation would be required to convert to a to banks. and fix the pay of such additional personnel bank charter or liquidate. (c) PREPARATION OF IMPLEMENTING as the Director considers appropriate. (2) FORM OF BANK CHARTER.—The form of BILL.—After completing consideration of the AY.—An individual appointed pursu- (2) P any bank charter to which savings associa- issues required to be considered by the Com- ant to paragraph (1) may not receive pay in tions would be required to convert and the mission, the Commission shall prepare a bill excess of the annual rate of basic pay pay- bank powers which would be associated with consisting only of— able for level V of the Executive Schedule. any such charter, including the feasibility of (1) provisions directly related to— (c) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERV- establishing a community bank charter with (A) the conversion of savings associa- ICE LAWS.—The Director and staff of the more limited commercial banking powers tions to banks; Commission may be— than full-service banks. (B) issues directly related to such con- (1) appointed without regard to the pro- (3) APPLICABILITY TO STATE-CHARTERED versions (including the issues specified in visions of title 5, United States Code, govern- THRIFTS.—The manner in which legislation subsection (b)); and ing appointments in the competitive service; requiring the conversion of savings associa- (C) other purposes of this Act; and tions to banks would be applied to State- (2) if changes in existing laws or new (2) paid without regard to the provisions chartered savings associations. statutory authority is required to carry out of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 (4) TREATMENT OF THRIFT POWERS.—The the purposes of this Act, provisions, nec- of that title relating to classification and treatment of powers of savings associations essary to carry out such purposes, either re- General Schedule pay rates. pealing or amending existing laws or provid- (d) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—The which are not permitted for banks following any conversion of a savings association to a ing new statutory authority; and Commission may procure temporary and (3) provisions necessary for purposes of intermittent services under section 3109(b) of bank. (5) TREATMENT OF THRIFT HOLDING COMPA- complying with section 252 of the Balanced title 5, United States Code, but at rates for Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act individuals not to exceed the daily equiva- NIES.—The extent to which the conversion of savings associations to banks should require of 1985 in connection with such legislative lent of the annual rate of basic pay payable provisions. for level V of the Executive Schedule. a change in the existing savings and loan (e) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.— holding company framework, the powers of SEC. 7. REPORTS AND IMPLEMENTING BILL. (1) IN GENERAL.—Upon request of the Di- such companies (including diversified sav- (a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission rector, the head of any Federal department ings and loan holding companies), and the may submit to the President and the Con- or agency may detail, on a reimbursable regulation of such companies (including con- gress interim reports as the Commission con- basis, any of the personnel of that depart- sideration of the most appropriate regulator siders appropriate. ment or agency to the Commission to assist for such companies) and the appropriate pe- (b) FINAL REPORT.— it in carrying out its duties under this Act. riod of time during which any such change (1) REPORT REQUIRED.—The Commission (2) LIMIT ON DETAILS FROM BANKING AGEN- should be implemented. shall submit a final report to the President CIES.—Not more than 1⁄3 of the staff of the (6) FICO CARRYING COSTS.—All appro- and the Congress not later than October 1, Commission at any time may be employees priate sources of funds for paying interest 1997. detailed from Federal banking agencies. on, and other costs incurred in connection (2) CONTENTS.—The final report shall con- SEC. 5. POWERS OF COMMISSION. with the obligations issued by the Financing tain a detailed statement of the findings and (a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Com- Corporation, including the surplus funds of conclusions of the Commission, together mission may, for the purpose of carrying out the Federal Reserve System, net earnings of with a final draft version of the implement- this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times the deposit insurance funds, banks, savings ing bill prepared pursuant to section 6(c) and and places, take testimony, and receive evi- associations, credit unions, Government cor- such recommendations for administrative dence as the Commission considers appro- porations and other Government sponsored actions as the Commission considers appro- priate. enterprises, unexpended funds appropriated priate. (b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.— to the Resolution Trust Corporation, and (c) FINAL IMPLEMENTING BILL.— Any member or agent of the Commission any other feasible source of funds. (1) IN GENERAL.—Before the later of De- may, if authorized by the Commission, take (7) RECAPITALIZATION OF THE SAIF.—The cember 1, 1997, or 30 legislative days after any action which the Commission is author- manner in which the Savings Association In- submitting the final report with the final ized to take by this section. surance Fund should be recapitalized. draft version of the implementing bill to the (c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.— (8) BRANCHING.—The appropriate treat- Congress pursuant to subsection (b)(2), the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may ment, after any conversion of an savings as- Commission shall, after taking into account secure directly from any department or sociation to a bank, of branches which the such comments on the final draft version of agency of the United States information nec- savings association was operating before the the implementing bill as have been trans- essary to enable it to carry out this Act. conversion. ferred to the Commission by any committee (2) TRANSMITTAL BY AGENCIES.—Upon re- (9) REGULATIONS.—The extent to which of the House of Representatives or the Sen- quest of the Chairperson of the Commission, the regulations applicable to savings asso- ate (which has jurisdiction over legislation the head of a department or agency of the ciations differ from regulations applicable to involving subject matters which would be af- United States shall furnish information to banks, and the extent to which a transition fected by the implementing bill), the Com- the Commission. period and special transition rules may be mission shall submit a final implementing (d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the appropriate with regard to those areas where bill to the House of Representatives and the United States mails in the same manner and such regulations differ in connection with Senate. under the same conditions as other depart- the conversions of savings associations to (2) COMPUTATION OF LEGISLATIVE DAYS.— ments and agencies of the United States. banks. In computing the number of legislative days E1252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 for purposes of paragraph (1), there shall be of the 45th day after the introduction of the menting bill shall be privileged and not de- excluded any day on which either House of bill, the committee shall be automatically batable. the Congress is not in session. discharged from further consideration of the (B) MOTION NOT AMENDABLE.—An amend- SEC. 8. CONSIDERATION OF BILL IMPLEMENTING bill and the bill shall be placed on the appro- ment to the motion described in subpara- PURPOSES OF THIS ACT. priate calendar. graph (A) shall not be in order. (a) RULES OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2) VOTE ON FINAL PASSAGE.—A vote on (C) NO MOTION TO RECONSIDER.—A motion AND SENATE.—The provisions of this section final passage of an implementing bill shall to reconsider the vote by which the motion are enacted by the Congress— be taken in each House on or before the close described in subparagraph (A) is agreed to or (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking of the 15th day after the bill is reported by disagreed to shall not be in order in the Sen- power of the House of Representatives and the committee or committees of that House ate. the Senate, respectively, and as such they to which the bill was referred, or after such (2) DEBATE.— are deemed a part of the rules of each House, committee or committees have been dis- (A) TIME LIMIT GENERALLY.—Debate in respectively, but applicable only with re- charged from further consideration of the the Senate on an implementing bill, and all spect to the procedure to be followed in that bill. debatable motions and appeals in connection House in the case of implementing bills de- (3) CONSIDERATION BY 1 HOUSE AFTER PAS- with the debate on such bill, shall be limited scribed in section 6(c) and they supersede SAGE OF BILL BY OTHER HOUSE.—If, before the to not more than 20 hours which shall be other rules only to the extent that they are passage by 1 House of an implementing bill equally divided between, and controlled by, inconsistent therewith; and of such House, the House receives the same the majority leader and the minority leader (2) with full recognition of the constitu- implementing bill from the other House, or their designees. tional right of either House to change the then— (B) TIME LIMIT ON DEBATABLE MOTIONS OR rules (so far as relating to the procedure of (A) the procedure in that House shall be APPEALS.—Debate in the Senate on any de- that House) at any time, in the same manner the same as if no implementing bill had been batable motion or appeal in connection with and to the same extent as in the case of any received from the other House; but an implementing bill shall be limited to not other rule of that House. (B) the vote on final passage shall be on more than 1 hour, to be equally divided be- (b) IMPLEMENTING BILL DEFINED.—For the implementing bill of the other House. tween, and controlled by, the mover and the purposes of this section, the term ‘‘imple- (4) COMPUTATION OF LEGISLATIVE DAYS.— manager of the bill, except that in the event menting bill’’ means only a bill of either For purposes of this subsection, in comput- the manager of the bill is in favor of any House of Congress which is submitted by the ing a number of days in either House, there such motion or appeal, the time in opposi- Commission pursuant to section 7(c) and in- shall be excluded any day on which that tion thereto, shall be controlled by the mi- troduced as provided in subsection (c) (of House is not in session. nority leader or his designee. this section). (f) PROCEDURAL RULES FOR FLOOR CONSID- (C) ALLOTMENT OF TIME DURING CONSIDER- (c) INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL.— ERATION IN THE HOUSE.— ATION OF DEBATABLE MOTION OR APPEAL.—The (1) INTRODUCTION ON DAY OF SUBMISSION.— (1) HIGHLY PRIVILEGED MOTION.— majority leader and the minority leader On the day on which an implementing bill is (A) IN GENERAL.—A motion in the House may, from time under their control on the submitted to the House of Representatives of Representatives to proceed to the consid- passage of an implementing bill, allot addi- and the Senate by the Commission under eration of an implementing bill shall be tional time to any Senator during the con- section 7(c), the implementing bill submitted highly privileged and not debatable. sideration of any debatable motion or ap- shall be— (B) MOTION NOT AMENDABLE.—An amend- peal. (A) introduced (by request) in the House ment to the motion described in subpara- (D) NONDEBATABLE MOTION TO FURTHER by the majority leader of the House, for him- graph (A) shall not be in order. LIMIT DEBATE.—A motion in the Senate to self and the minority leader of the House, or (C) NO MOTION TO RECONSIDER.—No mo- further limit debate is not debatable. by Members of the House designated by the tion to reconsider the vote by which the mo- (3) NO MOTION TO RECOMMIT.—It shall not majority leader and minority leader of the tion described in subparagraph (A) is agreed be in order in the Senate to move to recom- House; and to or disagreed to shall be in order in the mit an implementing bill. (B) introduced (by request) in the Senate House of Representatives. by the majority leader of the Senate, for (2) DEBATE.— SEC. 9. TERMINATION. himself and the minority leader of the Sen- (A) TIME LIMIT.—Debate in the House of The Commission shall terminate 30 days ate, or by Members of the Senate designated Representatives on an implementing bill after the final text of the implementing bill by the majority leader and minority leader shall be limited to not more than 20 hours, has been submitted to the Congress pursuant of the Senate. which shall be divided equally between those to section 7(c). (2) SUBSEQUENT INTRODUCTION IF A HOUSE favoring and those opposing the bill. SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. IS NOT IN SESSION.—If either House is not in (B) NONDEBATABLE MOTION TO FURTHER There are authorized to be appropriated session on the day on which an implement- LIMIT DEBATE.—A motion to further limit de- for the fiscal years 1997 and 1998 such sums as ing bill is submitted, the implementing bill bate on an implementing bill shall not be de- may be necessary to carry out this Act. shall be introduced in that House, as pro- batable. SEC. 11. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE. vided paragraph (1), on the first day after (3) NO MOTION TO RECONSIDER OR RECOM- Any spending authority (as defined in such date of submission on which the House MIT.—It shall not be in order in the House of subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 401(c)(2) is in session. Representatives to move to recommit an im- of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974) au- (3) COMMITTEE REFERRALS.—An imple- plementing bill or to move to reconsider the thorized by this Act shall be effective only to menting bill introduced in either House pur- vote by which an implementing bill is agreed such extent and in such amounts as are pro- suant to paragraph (1) or (2) shall be referred to or disagreed to. vided in appropriation Acts. by the presiding officer of such House to the (4) MOTIONS TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION f appropriate committee, or, in the case of a OR PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSI- bill containing provisions within the juris- NESS NONDEBATABLE.—Motions to postpone, HEALTHY START: LEGISLATION diction of 2 or more committees, jointly to made in the House of Representatives with TO GUARANTEE HEALTH CARE such committees for consideration of those respect to the consideration of an imple- INSURANCE FOR ALL AMERICAN menting bill, and motions to proceed to the provisions within their respective jurisdic- CHILDREN tions. consideration of other business, shall be de- (d) AMENDMENTS PROHIBITED.— cided without debate. (1) IN GENERAL.—No amendment to an (5) APPEALS FROM RULINGS OF THE CHAIR HON. SAM GIBBONS implementing bill shall be in order in either NONDEBATABLE.—All appeals from the deci- OF FLORIDA the House of Representatives or the Senate. sions of the Chair relating to the application IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (2) NO MOTION TO SUSPEND APPLICATION OF of the Rules of the House of Representatives SUBSECTION.—No motion to suspend the ap- to the procedure relating to an implement- Thursday, July 11, 1996 plication of this subsection shall be in order ing bill shall be decided without debate. Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, today, along in either House. (6) RULES OF THE HOUSE OTHERWISE (3) NO UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS.—A APPLY.—Except to the extent specifically with Representatives RANGEL, STARK, GEORGE request to suspend the application of this provided in the preceding paragraphs of this MILLER, GONZALEZ, LAFALCE, HILLIARD, LAN- subsection by unanimous consent shall not subsection, consideration of an implement- TOS, and NORTON, I am introducing legislation be in order in either House and it shall not ing bill in the House of Representatives shall entitled ``Healthy Start'', to provide Medicare- be in order for the presiding officer in either be governed by the Rules of the House of type health insurance for all women during House to entertain any such request. Representatives applicable to other bills in pregnancy and for children from infancy (e) PERIOD FOR COMMITTEE AND FLOOR similar circumstances. through age 12. CONSIDERATION.— (g) PROCEDURAL RULES FOR FLOOR CON- (1) COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION.—If any SIDERATION IN THE SENATE.— Just as Head Start has helped millions of committee of either House to which an im- (1) PRIVILEGED MOTION.— children prepare for school and reduce the plementing bill has been referred has not re- (A) IN GENERAL.—A motion in the Senate burdens of poverty, Healthy Start will ensure ported such bill to such House as of the close to proceed to the consideration of an imple- that all American children can obtain adequate July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1253 medical care in the first years of life. Health in- get needed health and preventive care. The than most in ensuring that old age is a time surance has been shown to be the key to ade- lack of such care can adversely affect chil- of security. We have reduced poverty among quate access to health care; and adequate ac- dren’s health status throughout their lives. seniors to the lowest of any group in our soci- Without health insurance, many families cess to health care is a key to a healthier life. face difficulties getting preventive and basic ety. In many ways, the health status of a 65- That is why the bill we are introducing will care for their children. Children without year-old in our society is better than younger concentrate on ensuring that all American chil- health insurance or with gaps in coverage groups'. Sadly enough, we have left our chil- dren and mothers during pregnancy have ade- are less likely to have routine doctor visits dren behind. Poverty rates for children are quate health insurance. or have a regular source of medical care. . .. higher than average. The health status of mil- Today, there are approximately 7.1 million They are also less likely to get care for inju- lions of our children is equal to that of a Third children under age 13 who are uninsured. ries, see a physician if chronically ill, or get World country. What we have achieved for dental care. They are less likely to be appro- Three-fourths of these children have parents priately immunized to prevent childhood ill- seniors we can surely achieve for their grand- who work, most of them full-time, but their em- ness—which is considered by health experts children. ployer either does not offer health insurance to be one of the most basic elements of pre- The bill we are introducing today would at coverage or the family does not make enough ventive care. long last give our children the same level of to buy insurance. Because of the decline in We spend long hours debating whether care we provide their grandparents. employment-provided health insurance, it is there should be prayer in school, but no time estimated that each year, 1 million additional Following are facts and figures on how discussing how much parents pray that their health insurance equals better health, and children lose private insurance coverage. If children don't get sick because the parents these trends continue, in 4 yearsÐat the end how we have failed to provide that better can't pay the bills. We spend days debating health to our Nation's futureÐour children. of this decadeÐmore than 2 out of 5 children obscenity on the Internet, but little time debat- will lack private health insurance. The failure ing how obscene it is for a society as rich as CHILD HEALTH IN U.S. RANKS LOWER THAN to provide health care for our children costs ours to have so many children and parents MANY NATIONS our Nation a productive workforce for the fu- unable to seek adequate medical care. In the industrialized world, the United ture. It costs us at the hospital, in the school- We must commit ourselves to insuring all States ranks 18th in overall infant mortal- yard, in our ability to defend our Nation and to pregnant women and all children, regardless ity. Only Portugal’s infant death rate is produce competitively. No industrialized or civ- of the financial ups and downs of the family worse. The infant mortality rate of African- American babies is 2.5 times that of cauca- ilized society on earth treats its children so unit. There is only one way to do this. Let me sian children, and is worse, for example, than callously. repeat: there is only one way to guarantee Sri Lanka’s or Jamaica’s. In 1993, more than This health disaster would be somewhat universal coverage. It is through a social insur- 33,000 American babies died before age 1. mitigated if our Nation had a reliable low-in- ance program in which we all pitch in to guar- More than 16,000 of these babies would have come insurance program that ensured access antee health insurance for all children at all survived if the United States had the same to quality care for children. But Medicaid pro- times. I am here today to propose that we infant mortality rate as the Japanese. vides an uneven and often inadequate protec- make that guarantee, once and for all. LOW-INCOME CHILDREN NEED HEALTH COVERAGE tion that varies from State-to-State, and that That is what the bill we are introducing program is under severe attack by Republican today achieves. It uses the tested Medicare Compared to other children, poor children Program to cover all young American children are 60 percent more likely to die before the budget cutters here in Congress and in State age of 1, 4 times more likely to be hospital- capitols across the Nation. Rather than the un- and their mothers during pregnancy with the ized with asthma or pneumonia, and 5 times certainty of Medicaid, we need a uniform, basic package of Medicare benefits plus addi- more likely to die from infection or parasitic high-quality health insurance plan for all our tional benefits designed to ensure a healthy disease. children. start for babies and young children. These ad- ditional benefits include full coverage for preg- HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN IS We should be improving health insurance DETERIORATING RAPIDLY nancy care, immunizations, follow-up visits for for our childrenÐnot slashing it. Although we [In percent] are one of the richest, most advanced coun- new babies with pediatricians, routine check- tries in the world, the United States ranks 18th ups to monitor development, and preventive 1988 1994 dental care. among industrialized nations in overall infant Children under 18 with employment-based insurance .... 66 59 mortality. Only Portugal has an infant mortality Any parent can, of course, purchase addi- Children under 18 on Medicaid ...... 16 26 rate worse than ours. The infant death rate tional medigap-type insurance coverage for among African-American babies is two and a more benefits and more coverage. Freedom of During their first 3 years of life, over 22 half times that of caucasian children. Poor choice of doctor is preserved. percent of U.S. children were without health insurance for at least 1 month. The number children, many of whom come from working The bill we are introducing ensures that every child and mother-to-be will have health of children in working-poor families, who are families with no health coverage, are 60 per- least likely to have Medicaid or employ- cent more likely than children with health in- insurance equivalent to Medicare plus the spe- cial prenatal and well-baby care provisions I've ment-based insurance, rose to 5.6 million in surance to die before their first birthday and 1994, up 65 percent from 1974. described. If a family already has this level of four times more likely to suffer from infection coverage, it is not affected by this bill; the MEDICAID CUTBACKS WILL INCREASE NUMBER OF or serious illness. family will see no change. If the family doesn't UNINSURED CHILDREN The General Accounting Office has just is- have such a level of coverage, it will purchase Forty percent of all pregnant women and sued a report to Senator CHRISTOPHER DODD, this package, or a similar package, through infants are now covered by Medicaid. More dated June 17, 1996, entitled ``Health Insur- sliding scale, very affordable, income-related than half of all Medicaid recipients are chil- ance for Children: Private Insurance Coverage premiums administered through the Tax Code. dren, although less than 25 percent of Medic- Continues to Deteriorate'' [GAO/HEHS±96± Families below the poverty level will basically aid spending is on children. Under current 129]. The report states: be exempt from the premium tax. law, additional low-income children are The number of children without health in- This legislation is similar to the procedure being phased into Medicaid, but proposed changes would end that guarantee. Experts surance coverage was greater in 1994 than at we used in 1994, when the Ways and Means any time in the last 8 years. In 1994, the per- estimate that if the decline in employment- centage of children under 18 years old with- Committee approved a bill which, according to based insurance continues and Medicaid en- out any health insurance coverage reached Congressional Budget Office estimates, rollment is frozen, there will be a total of 67 its highest level since 1987—14.2 percent or 10 achieved enough savings in the health care million people of all ages who are uninsured million children who were uninsured. In ad- sector and in Medicare to both improve Medi- in 2002. dition, the percentage of children with pri- care and expand coverage to all the unin- HEALTH INSURANCE HELPS vate coverage has decreased every year since sured. A comprehensive health care reform bill 1987, and in 1994 reached its lowest level in may not be possible in the near future, but we Since 1965, infant mortality has been re- the past 8 years—65.6 percent. duced by 2⁄3ds. An increase of 15 percent in can surely find a way to protect our youngest Medicaid eligibility for children in the 1980’s The GAO's report also provides an eloquent and most vulnerable citizens. We can look to decreased child mortality by 4.5 percent. In summary of why the lack of insurance is so other spending cuts to find the resources to 1987, only 22 percent of Medicaid bene- important: fund this basic right. ficiaries had no physician visits within a Studies have shown that uninsured chil- Through the Social Security and Medicare year, compared to 49 percent of the unin- dren are less likely than insured children to Program, our society has advanced further sured poor. E1254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 COMMEMORATIVE STATEMENT important program will encourage other indus- my colleagues to join me in celebrating his FOR GEORGE F. JONES tries to do what the cable television industry legacy and his life. has already done with its ``Cable's High Speed f HON. JAMES B. LONGLEY, JR. Education Connection'' ProgramÐthat is, to contribute their expertise and a portion of their H.R. 3703, A BILL TO PROVIDE OF MAINE INSURANCE RESERVE EQUITY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earnings to the goal of improving the quality of education our children receive. Thursday, July 11, 1996 Once again, I want to applaud the cable tel- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Mr. LONGLEY. Mr. Speaker, this month of evision industry for its efforts to assist our OF NEW YORK June marks the anniversary of the passing of schools, which will improve the quality of edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a very special constituent, George F. Jones, cation our children receive, which willÐin Thursday, July 11, 1996 who died in June 1995, at the blessed age of turnÐhelp ensure the continued economic Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on June 24, 105. I would like to take this opportunity to well-being of our country in the years ahead. 1996, I introduced legislation to amend section commemorate his remarkable life. f 832(e) of the Internal Revenue Code to extend Born in Gardiner, ME, Mr. Jones was a di- the scope of its provisions to financial guar- rect descendant of Samuel Huntington, Presi- THE LATE REVEREND RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY, JR., HONORED anty insurance generally. Senators D'AMATO dent of the Continental Congress and a signer and MOYNIHAN recently introduced a compan- of the Declaration of Independence. George ion bill, S. 1106, in the Senate. was well respected by those who knew him. HON. JOHN LEWIS Financial guaranty insurance, commonly He was a sincere believer in the American OF GEORGIA called bond insurance, is an insurance con- ideals of hard work and honesty. A man who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tract that guarantees timely payment of prin- lived by his convictions, George Jones was Thursday, July 11, 1996 cipal and interest when due on both tax ex- dedicated to his profession as a empt and non-tax exempt bonds. The bond in- furnituremaker and ascertained a worldwide Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, during surance contract generally provides that, in reputation. It is even rumored that furniture the 1960's, I was honored to be a part of the the event of a default by an insured issuer, was sent to him from Buckingham Palace in civil rights movementÐa movement that principal and interest will be paid to the bond- the 1930's for repair. changed the face of our Nation. People from holder as originally scheduled. As a talented violinist, George Jones played throughout our NationÐold and young, black Internal Revenue Code section 832(e) origi- for the Lincoln County Community Orchestra, and white, rich and poorÐjoined the non- nally enacted in 1967, applied only to mort- and even enjoyed playing a little fiddle at violent revolution that made our country a bet- gage guaranty insurance. At that time, Con- church services and area dances. George also ter, fairer, more just Nation. I was fortunate to gress permitted mortgage guaranty insurance worked to aid the community as a member of get to know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and companies to take a deduction for certain ex- the Alna Lodge of Masons and the Saint An- his partner in the movementÐDr. Abernathy. tremely high contingency loss reserve require- drews Society of Maine. Dr. Abernathy was an inspiring and commit- ments imposed by State regulatory authorities, Mr. Jones is truly missed by the many indi- ted leader from the earliest days of the move- provided that they invested the income tax viduals whose lives he touched, and stands as ment. When Rosa Parks was arrested for re- savings associated with such a deduction in an example for all Americans who can learn fusing to stand in the back of the bus while non-interest-bearing tax and loss bonds issued from his dedication to those around him and to there were empty seats in the ``white'' section by the Federal Government. Since such bonds life itself. of the bus, she inspired the Montgomery bus are treated as an asset by the State regulatory f boycott. As ministers of the two leading black authorities, this relieves the companies from churches in Montgomery, AL, Dr. King and Dr. the substantial cash-flow and impairment of CABLE’S HIGH SPEED EDUCATION Abernathy worked together to organize and capital problems that they would otherwise CONNECTION sustain that boycott. Thus began the strong face if the deduction was not allowed. At the bonds of friendship and commitment that same time however, since bonds do not bear HON. JACK FIELDS would last as long as the two men lived. any interest, the economic position of the Fed- OF TEXAS Dr. Abernathy had a lifelong commitment to eral Government remains the same had not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES securing and protecting basic civil rights for all the deduction been permitted first. Americans. I marched with him many times When the State authorities applied the same Thursday, July 11, 1996 throughout the South, including Selma and reserve requirements to lease guaranty and Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would Montgomery. After the assassination of Dr. municipal bond insurance, Congress amended like to commend the cable television industry King in 1968, Dr. Abernathy assumed leader- Internal Revenue Code 832(e) in 1974 and for its recently announced plan to provide ship of the Southern Christian Leadership applied it to such insurance as well. America's elementary and secondary schools Conference, and worked to carry on the State authorities now apply such contin- with high-speed Internet access via cable dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After Dr. gency reserve requirements to financial guar- modems. Under this innovative educational King's death, Dr. Abernathy continued to orga- anty insurance generally, including non-tax-ex- planÐ``Cable's High Speed Education Con- nize and lead marches and other events, in- empt debt, such as asset-backed securities, nection''Ðlocal cable companies will provide cluded the Poor People's Campaign, a mas- which are a growing segment of the bond in- the equipment necessary to connect schools sive demonstration to protest rising unemploy- surance market. Therefore, consistent with the located in their service areas to the Internet ment, held in Washington, DC. reasons why it was originally adopted in 1967, free of charge. The Reverend Dr. Abernathy passed away, and amended in 1974, IRC section 832(e) There is universal agreement that the too young, 6 years ago. Today, I am introduc- should be amended again to apply to such in- Internet is an increasingly important informa- ing a resolution authorizing the construction of surance. tion resourceÐone that can contribute signifi- a memorial to the Reverend Dr. Abernathy The superintendent of insurance for the cantly to the overall educational process. As a and the Poor People's Campaign on the Na- State of New York, Edward J. Muhl, has urged result of rapid technological advances, we are tional Mall. I invite my colleagues to join me in enactment of this legislation. A copy of his let- witnessing an information explosionÐand supporting this effort. The monument will cele- ter follows these remarks. I understand that much of that information is located on, and brate the achievements of the past, com- the insurance commissioner of the State of available from, the Internet. memorate those who marched alongside us California has written a similar letter to Mem- By undertaking this initiative, the cable tele- many years ago, and pay special tribute to the bers of the California delegation. I invite all vision industry is assuming a leading role in sacrifices and the contributions of Dr. Aber- concerned to join me in cosponsoring this leg- making the information on the Internet avail- nathy and others who participated in the Poor islation. able to millions of young Americans. I applaud People's Campaign. Thousands of people par- STATE OF NEW YORK the cable television for devising this plan that ticipated. Some has small roles, others large INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, will put more and more young Americans on- roles. The Reverend Ralph David Abernathy New York, NY, November 9, 1995. Hon. CHARLES B. RANGEL, line, and that will provide them with access to had many roles, often at the same time. He U.S. House of Representatives, Rayburn House this important information resource. was a teacher, a leader, an organizer, a sol- Office Building, Washington, DC. We all recognize that our children are our dier, and a friend. Many were inspired by his DEAR CONGRESSMAN RANGEL: I write to country's future. That is why I hope that this good humor, and his guidance. Today, I Invite seek your support of S. 1106, a bill introduced July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1255 by Senators D’Amato and Moynihan, to not simply deregulating it. There is now no cross-subsidization or self-dealing; directs amend section 832(e) of the Internal Revenue reason why electricity generation should re- FERC to establish regional transmission mar- Code of 1986 to apply to financial guaranty main a monopoly business, and no reason kets to assure functionally efficient and non- insurance generally. Under present law, the why consumers should not be free to choose tax and loss bonds provisions thereof are ap- discriminatory transmission and prevent plicable to mortgage guaranty, lease guar- their power supplier, just as they now can pancaking of rates; and, assures FERC and anty, and tax-exempt bond insurance but are choose between rival phone companies. Our State regulators have full access to electric not applicable to insurance of other taxable objective must be to create a competitive mar- utility books and records. debt instruments, a growing segment of the ketplace where many sellers and many buyers It is important to keep in mind that Congress financial guaranty insurance business. can come together. In some cases, this may enacted PUHCA 60 years ago in response to Article 69 of the New York Insurance Law, mean getting rid of old utility regulations that the myriad of anticonsumer abuses that oc- which governs financial guaranty insurance no longer are needed because their purpose curred during the initial growth of the electric corporations, was enacted on May 14, 1989. can now be achieved through reliance on mar- Article 69 establishes contingency reserve re- utility industry. These abuses included the cre- quirements in respect of all financial guar- ket forces. In other cases, it may mean pre- ation of complex utility holding companies not anty insurance corporations where in the serving existing rules where necessary to re- readily susceptible to effective State regula- past these requirements only applied to in- spond to those aspects of the industry which tion, cross-subsidization, self-dealing, and surers of municipal obligations. remain a monopoly, such as distribution of other abuses, and blatantly anticompetitive In formulating this new legislation and es- electricity over local power lines. But restruc- practices and activities. While much has tablishing contingency reserve requirements turing also means Congress will have to enact changed in the electric power business since applicable to all financial guaranty insur- some new rules that assure the benefits of PUHCA was enacted in 1935, even in a re- ance corporations, there was no intention to competitionÐlower prices and consumer create a disparity between insurers of tax- structured electricity industry, Congress must able and tax-exempt obligations in respect of choiceÐare not effectively undermined by be concerned about the potential for a recur- their ability to invest in tax and loss bonds. anticompetitive practices by recovering utility rence of such abuses. For example, utilities Section 6903(a)(7) of Article 69 provides that monopolists who fall off the competition who control generation, transmission, and dis- ‘‘any insurer providing financial guaranty wagon. tribution assets might still engage in self-deal- insurance may invest the contingency re- Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 2929, the ing transactions among their affiliates, cross- serve in tax and loss bonds purchased pursu- Electric Power Competition Act of 1996 to ad- subsidize unregulated business ventures at ant to Section 832(e) of the Internal Revenue vance the goal of electric utility Code (or any successor provision) only to the the expense of the captive consumers in their demonopolization. That bill linked repeal of the monopoly transmission or distribution busi- extent of the tax savings resulting from the mandatory power purchase provisions of deduction for federal income tax purposes of nesses, or exploit their substantial market a sum equal to the annual contributions to PURPA to State action to open up full retail power to impede the growth of effective com- the contingency reserve.’’ This provision of competition. This would be achieved either petition. Moreover, the accelerating pace of Article 69 expressly contemplates that all fi- through utility divestiture of powerplants or by utility mergers threatens to create giant mega- nancial guaranty insurers would be entitled State approval of a so-called retail wheeling utilities that could dominate regional electricity to benefit from an investment in tax and loss plans that would allow consumers to buy markets and effectively bar other entrants from bonds within the limitations provided by the power from competing generating companies vying for customers. insurance law. that would be granted nondiscriminatory ac- S. 1106 eliminates the disparate treatment Comprehensive electricity restructuring leg- of insured mortgages, leases and tax exempt cess to utility power lines. In order to preserve islation must address each of these potential bonds, on the one hand, and of other insured environmentally sound renewable energy threats to the development of a competitive taxable bonds, on the other, which the provi- sources, energy conservation programs, and electric generation market. I intend for the re- sions of IRC section 832(e) now create. Your low-income consumer protections, H.R. 2929 form proposals contained in this legislation to efforts to secure enactment of the proposal also requires the States to certify they have be considered as part of any comprehensive will be most appreciated. met certain minimum standards in each of electricity legislation that moves through the Very truly yours, these areas in order to qualify for relief from Commerce Committee, and I look forward to EDWARD J. MUHL, PURPA. Finally, to promote a fully competitive Superintendent of Insurance. working with my colleagues on a bipartisan marketplace, certain exemptions which electric f basis to secure their enactment into law. utilities currently enjoy from the Federal anti- f THE ELECTRIC POWER COMPETI- trust laws would be repealed. TION AND CONSUMER CHOICE At the time I introduced H.R. 2929 and in THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE ACT OF 1996 subsequent hearings before the Energy and WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOR Power Subcommittee I noted that in addition HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY to these reforms, electric utility restructuring HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. legislation also must address the risks that OF MASSACHUSETTS OF INDIANA electric utility mergers, utility market power, or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES utility diversification into new lines of business Thursday, July 11, 1996 might harm electricity consumers or under- Thursday, July 11, 1996 Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- mine the emergence of a fully competitive Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, I insert a July troducing legislation aimed at promoting com- electricity generation market. The legislation I 29, 1966, letter to the editor of the Indianap- petition in the electric utility industry. This leg- am introducing today addresses each of these olis Star and a July 1, 1996, article from the islation seeks to create Federal incentives for critical areas and should be viewed as the Indianapolis News. removal of existing State-level barriers to full companion bill to H.R. 2929. The bill requires Among the Ten Commandments of God Al- competition and consumer choice in electricity each State to initiate a retail competition rule- mighty is this: ``Thou shalt not bear false wit- generation. making proceeding pursuant to certain Federal ness against thy neighbor.'' Today, the generation, transmission, and standards; repeals PUHCA for those electric Of course the repulsive concept has gar- distribution of electricity remains largely a mo- utility holding companies whose service terri- nered different terms through the yearsÐslan- nopoly enterprise. The monopoly nature of this tories have been opened up to full retail com- der, libel, perjury, smear, vicious gossip, mud- industry has, in turn, necessitated a very strict petition and met minimum standards for re- slinging, character assassination, gutter tac- system of Federal and State utility regulation newables, efficiency, and low-income tics, McCarthyism, the politics of personal at- aimed at protecting captive utility ratepayers consumer protections; and gives FERC and tack, uncivilized, and indecent. How about from potential overcharges, abuses and con- the States enhanced authority to oversee primitive? In the 81st Congress my father said, flicts of interest. Today, however, we are now mergers and acquisitions to protect consumers ``The extremists thought they had President at a crossroads. We now have an historic op- from transactions that are inconsistent with ef- Truman in '48 and ever since they have been portunity to bring full competition to the busi- fective competition in electricity markets or going around like a mad dog whose victim es- ness of electricity generation. The transition to would increase electricity prices. caped.'' such a competitive market, however, will re- It also gives FERC and the States authority And in defining the difference between the quire both Federal and State action. to regulate utility market power to guard two major political parties, President Lyndon Electricity restructuring legislation at the against anticompetitive practices; grants FERC Johnson said, ``We don't hate their Presi- Federal or State level should be aimed at and the States authority over electric utility dents.'' Perhaps a paraphrase is in order, to demonopolizing the electric power industry, interaffiliate transactions to guard against wit: We don't hate their Presidents' wives. E1256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 Faults are things which describe our friends ‘‘I conducted investigations and talked to dicted that not all Even Start projects were op- and disqualify our adversaries. My mother's many sources, trying to knock this particu- erating all three program components. Again, favorite quotation is, ``There is so much good lar issue down as to whether the president this was corrected. could in fact travel without a Secret Service in the worst of us and so much bad in the best One of the findings of the most recent and complement. I was unable to knock down final report was that the intensity of services of us that it hardly becomes any of us to say that possibility,’’ Aldrich said. very much about the rest of us.'' He acknowledged that much of the mate- was not strong in many programs and parents P.S. Just in case the mud slingers run short rial came from second and third-hand source, were receiving a minimal number of hours of of wild charges against the President, they some of whom have publicly disputed his ac- adult education. The fiscal year 1996 appro- should try this one: A few days ago one of our count. priations bill for the District of Columbia con- little boys came home and said a chum of his Still, Aldrich, who retired from the FBI in tained language modifying the existing Even solemnly insisted that there are Nazis in the 1994 after 30 years as an agent, said he would Start law to require intensive services be pro- be willing to go before Congress to reveal his White House. vided to program participants. sources and back up his insider tales of slop- It is also easy to misinterpret data contained [From the Indianapolis Star, June 29, 1996] py White House security and alleged former in evaluation studies. For example, the results THE RIGHT STUFF drug use by some officials, including a senior on preschool experiences were misinterpreted. (By Ron Byers) staffer. ‘‘I’m willing to swear under oath to any- Children in Even Start did significantly better In The Star’s June 25 search for an expla- thing that I have in this book,’’ Aldrich said than the control group on school readiness nation of President Clinton’s commanding on ABC’s This Week With David Brinkley. lead in the polls, you may have overlooked a tasks during the preschool year. Most children Senior Clinton adviser George minor detail: four years of steady economic in the control group did not attend a preschool Stephanopoulos, who had urged ABC to can- growth, reduced inflation and declining defi- program and they did not learn skills needed cel Aldrich’s appearance, said, ‘‘His story cits. for kindergarten by staying home. It was only couldn’t get past the fact checker at the Na- It’s not the stuff the Republican right tional Enquirer.’’ at the end of the kindergarten year that the claims he has done wrong. It’s the stuff the Stephanopoulos said Aldrich’s book was control group children learned the skills that public knows he has done right. being promoted by people with Republican the Even Start children had learned a year connections. He said several ‘‘GOP [From the Indianapolis News, July 1, 1996] earlier. operatives’’ were present for the ABC show’s Mr. Speaker, the committee did not cut CRITICS ATTACK AGENT’S BOOK ABOUT INSIDE taping, including those with ties to Repub- funding for this program, for which I am grate- WHITE HOUSE lican president candidates Bob Dole and Pat ful. However, I would hope that any future dis- WASHINGTON.—The former FBI agent who Buchanan. cussion of the effectiveness of Even Start wrote an insider’s book on White House secu- He named Craig Shirley, a paid adviser to rity is being attacked from all sides for what Dole in his 1988 presidential campaign. His would take into consideration the information I critics say is a pack of unbelievable tales and company, Craig Shirley & Associates Inc., is have discussed today and not jump to the ‘‘wild speculation.’’ promoting the book, published by the con- conclusion that this program has not proven First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton today servative Regnery Publishing Inc. its worth. blasted the book during a visit to Bucharest, ‘‘If you look at the people behind him, f Romania. they’re right-wing Republican political ‘‘I see it as a politically inspired fabrica- operatives who are determined to destroy LUCY BOWEN MCCAULEY’S tion and I don’t think anybody should take the president,’’ Stephanopoulos said. CHOREOGRAPHIC MAGIC it seriously,’’ she said. ‘‘They’re trying to tear him down.’’ She also denied suggestions that she f played a role in the hiring of the White HON. HENRY J. HYDE House security chief who collected private EVALUATING THE EVEN START OF ILLINOIS FBI files on more than 400 people. ‘‘There is PROGRAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no connection,’’ she said. Thursday, July 11, 1996 A top White House aide denounced author Gary Aldrich as a person of no credibility HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I wish to take this whose book is part of conservative Repub- OF PENNSYLVANIA opportunity to advise my colleagues of a magi- licans’ efforts to ‘‘destroy the president.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cal event which took place recently. Virginia's And White House spokesman Mike own Lucy Bowen McCauley, a renowned Thursday, July 11, 1996 McCurry today called on Republican can- dancer and teacher, who has expanded her didate Bob Dole to separate himself from a Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, as the Mem- art into choreography, staged her first dance one-time volunteer adviser to Dole’s cam- ber of Congress who developed the Even concert consisting solely of her own choreog- paign who is promoting Aldrich’s book. Start Program, I was understandably dis- ‘‘It would be a surprise to us if Senator raphy. Dole didn’t indicate that the activity of one appointed by the language discussing Even The concert was a wonderful potpourri of of his paid advisers with respect to this book Start in the committee report accompanying passion and humor, style and grace. Ms. is unacceptable,’’ McCurry said. ‘‘I assume the Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations Bowen McCauley demonstrated her choreo- he’ll do that and do it promptly.’’ bill for fiscal year 1997. graphic range in splendid fashion. From the Even leading conservative journalists are The Even Start Program was first funded in classical ``Brahms Trio'' with its depth of lyrical denouncing Aldrich, including the apparent 1989 and, therefore, the program has only movements, to the marvelously humorous source of his book’s wildest allegation—that been in existence for a short period of time ``What'll Ya'ave, Luv,'' to the deeply moving President Clinton sneaks out of the White compared to other major elementary and sec- House without his guards for romantic hotel ``At Last,'' the evening was filled with excite- trysts. ondary education programs. Thus, I believe it ment, emotion, and fun. One critic was espe- ‘‘I never knew I would be used as a source,’’ is unfair to say there is little in the way of eval- cially moved when she noticed that the couple David Brock, a writer for the American uations to support the request for funding for dancing the romantic ``At Last'' are married to Spectator, told Newsweek magazine. He said this program. each other and truly exuded the love which he never thought Aldrich would use the I must admit that I, too, was disappointed Ms. Bowen McCauley had choreographed into ‘‘wild speculation’’ he traded about the al- with the last program evaluation. However, I the piece. Ms. Bowen McCauley gave the au- leged presidential outings to a Washington never expected that the program would not dience a special treat by dancing in ``Fracture hotel, which the Secret Service says would have to undergo change in order to effectively be impossible. Zone,'' a wonderfully imaginative and dynamic Conservative columnist George Will, who carry out its goals. There is not a program in work. quizzed Aldrich Sunday on ABC, said Brock the Federal Government which cannot be im- In her inaugural choreographic triumph, Ms. told him he was appalled to see the proved. However, Even Start is new and we Bowen McCauley has managed not only to unverified story published. are just now learning what does and doesn't demonstrate her command of the complexities ‘‘Can’t someone say that, in fact, your produce the positive results we are seeking. of choreography, but she has been able to book is a raw file and that you have gone For example, the interim evaluation reports imbue her dancers with her own drive and into print with the kind of evidence that no called attention to the fact that adults partici- love of dance which clearly comes out in each prosecutor would ever go into court with?’’ pants were not benefiting as much as their Will asked Aldrich. piece. The combination made for a truly magi- ‘‘This is not a case presented to a grand children. As a result, the Department of Edu- cal eveningÐone which culminated in a well- jury,’’ Aldrich replied, saying he had relied cation started to stress with States and pro- deserved standing ovation. on his observations and untaped interviews gram providers the need for a stronger parent The dance world looks forward to future for his book. component. Additionally, early evaluations in- work from this truly talented choreographer. July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1257 TRIBUTE TO ST. JAMES Rhonda and Ed got out of their vehicle to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- LUTHERAN CHURCH give this man assistance. As they turned him TATION AND RELATED AGEN- over, Rhonda, being a very capable and well CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 HON. MARCY KAPTUR experienced nurse, recognized the severity of SPEECH OF OF OHIO the situation and knew exactly what had to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES done immediately to save this life. She sent HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE Thursday, July 11, 1996 Ed to get help and to call 911 from the only OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to business that still had lights on, the Norwest honor 150 years of development and growth. Financial Company. John Lopes left his office Thursday, June 27, 1996 Over a century and a half ago the St. James and offered to help in anyway needed. Under The House in Committee of the Whole Lutheran Church, the oldest Lutheran con- Rhonda's calm and concise direction Ed and House on the State of the Union had under gregation in Fulton County, OH, was founded. John assisted her in administering CPR. Ac- consideration the bill (H.R. 3675) making ap- Strong in heritage and faith, the church has propriations for the Department of Transpor- customed to depending on God's guidance, tation and related agencies for the fiscal served as a pillar in that community and con- she also talked to the Lord, as she directed year ending September 30, 1997, and for other tinues to foster ideals and philosophy consist- the necessary steps of CPR until after the purposes: ent with moral prosperity. paramedics arrived. In a medical opinion, had Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Their story began in 1837 when a group of no one helped this man when she did he may of the work of the House Transportation and family members known as the Leininger fam- have died or suffered severe impairment. Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommit- ily, including at least four brothers and two sis- tee in crafting a fiscal year 1997 Appropria- ters, came to the United States from France. Rhonda's unselfish deed of giving help to a stranger in need, was more than using her tions Committee Report that includes a direc- Their journey across the Atlantic Ocean via tive to the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- sailboat led them to New Orleans, up the Mis- training and nursing experience, it was an ex- pression of service to God. She felt she was ministration [NHTSA] to more vigorously pro- sissippi, and eventually to German Township, mote bicycle safety and training. The sub- directed to be there to help save a life. what we know today as Fulton County, OH, committee's report included a specific mention settled on the western side of Ohio's Ninth Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mrs. McCabe for her of the important field of human factors re- District. act of courage and bravery. She truly is a fine search relating to bicycle safety measures. To Nine years after settlement, the Leiningers example of a modern-day good Samaritan. this end, I wish to draw attention to the were approached by Pastor John Adam ground-breaking research underway at the Detzer who headed the effort in the northwest f Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Ohio territory to settle German Lutherans. PA, in collaboration with the Carnegie Mellon They received Pastor Detzer with great excite- TRIBUTE TO PETER RATCHUK University in Pittsburgh. ment and asked him to be their pastor. De- As I stated in testimony before the House spite an already full congregation throughout Transportation and Related Agencies Appro- the territory, he agreed and began to preach, HON. JACK QUINN priations Subcommittee in February, there are listen, and spread the good word. over 580,000 bicycle injuries each year in the It was from that humble beginning that St. OF NEW YORK United States. Of this amount there are ap- James evolved. The St. James congregation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proximately 800 fatalities and between 20,000 has survived and grown into a cornerstone of and 50,000 bicycle injuries serious enough to the Fulton County community. Thursday, July 11, 1996 require hospitalization or rehabilitation. Chil- I know my colleagues join me today in rec- dren between the ages of 5 and 14 are the Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ognizing the congregation of St. James Lu- most common victims of bicycle injury head offer my congratulations to Mr. Peter Ratchuk. theran Church on the occasion of 150 years of trauma since they spend a lot of time riding bi- dedication, devotion, and commitment to the A former student at Saint Francis High cycles and often lack on-road bicycle experi- spiritual and communal needs of the people of School in Athol Springs, in the 30th Congres- ence. Greater efforts are necessary to insure northwest Ohio. sional District of New York, Peter Ratchuk has that children are trained to be safe bicyclists f distinguished himself among his peers as an and that the bicycles they ride are appropriate A TRIBUTE TO RHONDA MCCABE athletic standout. for their ages and abilities. Safe operation of a bicycle arguably re- This past June, in recognition of his out- quires more skill, knowledge, physical ability, HON. JAMES M. TALENT standing talent as scoring defenseman, Mr. coordination, and judgment than the operation OF MISSOURI Ratchuk was selected as the 25th pick by the of a motor vehicle. Taking into consideration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1995±96 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Av- the multiple factors necessary for bicyclingÐ Thursday, July 11, 1996 alanche. In doing so, Peter became only the motor skills, strength, coordination, vision, Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to second western New York hockey player to be hearing, personality, intelligence, neurologic share with my colleagues a story sent to me selected in the first round of the National development, experience, and trainingÐmore by one of my constituents which describes an Hockey League Draft. extensive human factors research directed to- act of selflessness that should serve as an ex- Committed to Education and with an eye to ward answering several key questions is ample to us all. a future in broadcasting, Peter Ratchuk will needed: At what stage of development is a We are all familiar with the parable of the enter college at Bowling Green State Univer- child able to perform the necessary tasks and Good Samaritan, but how many of us, in this make the proper judgments to safely operate sity in Ohio before entering the National Hock- day and time, are blessed with meeting one? a bicycle? What are the characteristics that ey League with the Avalanche. On October 18, 1994, Rhonda and Ed differentiate safe from unsafe bicyclists? Can McCabe had met at the Three Flags Center in It is that maturity, commitment to hard work, we train children to be safer bicyclists? Should St. Charles, to take care of some personal personal strength, dedication to the sport of bicycle designs vary depending on the skill business then went out to dinner. Upon return- hockey, and mature ability to perform which and maturation of the child bicycle rider? ing to the parking lot to get their second car, will undoubtedly allow Peter to be successful As the subcommittee noted in its fiscal year out of the corner of her eye Rhonda noticed in college, professional hockey, or whatever 1997 report, a recent national bicycling and something moving. It was dark and rainy, the future may hold. walking study resulted in a recommendation to making it difficult to tell if it was a couple of reduce the number of bicyclists and pedestri- kids fighting, or perhaps a vicious crime hap- Mr. Speaker, today I join with the Ratchuk ans killed or injured by 10 percent. I am pening. She had Ed pull the van around to family, St. Francis High School, the National pleased to say that the cooperative efforts of see what was happening and if help was Hockey League, and indeed, our entire west- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Car- needed. A rain soaked man was collapsed on ern New York community to congratulate negie Mellon University will involve the use of the ground over his briefcase and notebook Peter Ratchuk in recognition of this outstand- state-of-the-art technology and will result in: computer, lying face down in a puddle. His ing accomplishment, and offer Peter my en- First, effective prevention programs to reduce legs were thrashing about as he appeared to thusiastic commendation and sincere best traumatic injuries and deaths; second, the in- be having convulsions. wishes. troduction of virtual reality as a new means of E1258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 studying trauma; and, third, the development forget our constitutional guarantee of freedom H.R. 3525, as passed on June 18, 1996 by the of new approaches and products for trauma of religion, which allows congregations such House of Representatives, and S. 1890, as in- prevention, a national issue, that will provide as St. Joseph's to exist as the stabilizing force troduced in the Senate on June 19, 1996. On June 26, 1996, an amendment in the form of scientific, intellectual and financial benefits to which draws the local communities of Nation substitute to H.R. 3525 was introduced in the the Nation. together. St. Joseph's of Florida, NY, exempli- Senate, and passed by a 98–0 vote. This sub- Mr. Speaker, I strongly support the effort of fies this vital force in an admirable fashion, stitute embodies the agreement that was Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, in collabora- and I am proud to honor its 101st anniversary. reached between House and the Senate, on a tion with Carnegie Mellon University, to pursue f bipartisan basis. The House of Representa- in the near future a partnership with the Na- tives, by unanimous consent, took up and tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration to CHURCH ARSON PREVENTION ACT passed H.R. 3525 as amended on June 27, 1996. address the critically important issue of pre- OF 1996 This Joint Statement of Floor Managers is in lieu of a Conference report and outlines venting bicycle accidentsÐespecially those in- SPEECH OF the legislative history of H.R. 3525. volving children. I am pleased that the commit- II. SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION tee favorably responded to the efforts of Chil- HON. HENRY J. HYDE The purpose of the legislation is to address dren's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Carnegie OF ILLINOIS the growing national problem of destruction Mellon University in urging the National High- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and desecration of places of religious wor- way Traffic Safety Administration to collabo- Tuesday, June 18, 1996 ship. The legislation contains five different rate with institutes that are conducting human components. factors research relating to bicycle safety. I Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, on June 18, 1996, 1. Amendment of Criminal Statute Relating to believe that the pioneering research to be un- the House of Representatives passed H.R. Church Arson dertaken by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 3525 by a rollcall vote of 422 to 0. Shortly Section three of the bill amends section 247 and Carnegie Mellon responds to the commit- thereafter, on June 26, 1996, the Senate ap- of Title 18, United States Code, to eliminate tee's recommendation and will provide signifi- proved an amended version of H.R. 3525, the unnecessary and onerous jurisdictional ob- cant benefits to the administration's ongoing provisions of which were arrived at through bi- stacles, and conform the penalties and stat- work in bicycle safety. partisan negotiations between the House and ute of limitation with those under the gen- eral federal arson statute, Title 18, United f Senate sponsors. The House later approved H.R. 3525, as amended by the Senate, and States Code, Section 844(i). Section two con- tains the Congressional findings that estab- ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH OF FLOR- the President signed the bill into law on July IDA, NY, CELEBRATES 101ST AN- lish Congress’ authority to amend section 3, 1996. 247. NIVERSARY Due to the celerity with which this legislation 2. Authorization for Loan Guarantees was adopted, and the fact that no House-Sen- Section four gives authority to the Depart- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ate conference was required, there is no legis- ment of Housing and Urban Development to OF NEW YORK lative history explaining the provisions of H.R. use up to $5,000,000 from an existing fund to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3525 which were added after consideration of extend loan guarantees to financial institu- tions who make loans to organizations de- Thursday, July 11, 1996 the measure by the House Judiciary Commit- tee. The provisions of the bill as reported by fined in Title 26, Section 501(c)(3), United Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great the committee are explained in House Report States Code, that have been damaged as a re- pleasure to recognize St. Joseph's Roman 104±621. For this reason, I am inserting in the sult of acts of arson or terrorism, as certified Catholic Church in Florida, NY, for its 101st by procedures to be established by the Sec- RECORD the following ``Statement of Floor retary of Housing and Urban Development. anniversary, St. Joseph's was established in Managers Regarding H.R. 3525,'' which shall 3. Assistance for Victims Who Sustain Injury 1895, and immediately became a landmark of serve as additional legislative history for the Section five amends Section 1403(d)(3) of the small village of Florida, where it has re- bill. Senators FAIRCLOTH and KENNEDY will be mained a hub of the community throughout the Victim of Crime Act to provide that indi- inserting identical language in the Senate por- viduals who suffer death or personal injury the 20th century. St. Joseph's was conceived tion of the RECORD. in connection with a violation described in in the Polish tradition of Catholicism, and has JOINT STATEMENT OF FLOOR MANAGERS RE- Title 18, United States Code, Section 247, are continued in this tradition to the present day. GARDING H.R. 3525, THE CHURCH ARSON PRE- eligible to apply for financial assistance Father William Torowski is currently the ad- VENTION ACT OF 1996 under the Victims of Crime Act. ministrator of the congregation, and has (By Congressmen Hyde and Conyers, and 4. Authorization of Funds for the Department of served as an inspirational leader to his con- Senators Faircloth and Kennedy) the Treasury and the Department of Justice gregation and community throughout his ten- I. INTRODUCTION Section six authorizes funds to the Depart- ure. Recently, the entire nation has watched in ment of Justice, including the Community St. Joseph's has a long history of dedicated horror and disbelief as an epidemic of church Relations Service, and the Department of service to its community, including an elemen- arsons has gripped the nation. The wave of the Treasury to hire additional personnel to tary school, which has consisted of lay as well arsons, many in the South, and a large num- investigate, prevent and respond to possible as nun instructors through the years. The ber directed at African American churches, violations of title 18, United States Code, is simply intolerable, and has provoked a Sections 247 and 844(i). This provision is not Felician Sisters of Connecticut and the Sisters intended to alter, expand or restrict the re- of Charity of the Bronx, NY, are among the strong outcry from Americans of all races and religious backgrounds. spective jurisdictions or authority of the De- convents who have contributed to the excel- Congress has responded swiftly and in a bi- partment of the Treasury and the Federal lence of this educational institution throughout partisan fashion to this troubling spate of Bureau of Investigation relating to the in- its history. arsons. On May 21, 1996, the House Judiciary vestigation of suspicious fires at places of re- St. Joseph's has also been active in mis- Committee held an oversight hearing focus- ligious worship. sionary work since its inception over a century ing on the problem of church fires in the 5. Reauthorization of the Hate Crimes Statistics ago. A mission in nearby Pine Island, NY, Southeast. Two days later, on May 23, Chair- Act which has since become a separate entity, man Hyde and Ranking Member Conyers in- Section seven reauthorizes the Hate and St. Andrew Bobola in nearly Pelletts Is- troduced H.R. 3525, the Church Arson Preven- Crimes Statistics Act through 2002. tion Act of 1996. H.R. 3525 was passed by the 6. Sense of the Congress land, NY have been a crucial part of St. Jo- House of Representatives on June 18, 1996, by seph's admirable efforts. a vote of 422–0. On June 19, 1996, the Senate Section eight embodies the sense of the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this op- introduced a companion bill, S. 1890. Congress commending those individuals and portunity to honor St. Joseph's for all that it In the interests of responding swiftly to entities that have responded to the church has done for its community. St. Joseph's has this pressing national problem, the Congress- arson crisis with enormous generosity. The Congress encourages the private sector to distinguished itself as a provider of education man Henry Hyde and Congressman John Conyers, the original authors of the bill in continue these efforts, so that the rebuilding and charity, as well as provider of its holy process will occur with maximum possible message. Its presence throughout the 20th the House of Representatives, and Senator Lauch Faircloth and Senator Edward Ken- participation from the private sector. century has been an inspiration to the resi- nedy, the original authors of the bill in the III. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18, UNITED STATES dents of the area and beyond. Senate, with the cooperation and assistance CODE, SECTION 247 Mr. Speaker, we should remember that our of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Section 3 of H.R. 3525, as passed by the houses of worship are vital to the identities of Senate Judiciary Committee, have crafted a Senate and the House, amends section 247 in our Nation's communities, and we must not bipartisan bill that combines portions of a number of ways. July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1259 I. Expansion of Federal Jurisdiction to Pros- Amendment, the Supreme Court has held 247 from five to seven years. Under current ecute Acts of Destruction or Desecration of that Congress may reach private conduct, law, the statute of limitations under section Places of Religious Worship because it has the ‘‘power to pass all laws 844(i) is seven years, while the statute of lim- The bill replaces subsection (b) with a new necessary and proper for abolishing all itations under section 247 is five years. This interstate commerce requirement, which badges and incidents of slavery in the United amendment corrects this anomaly. broadens the scope of the statute by apply- States.’’ Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co., 392 U.S. IV. SEVERABILITY 409, 439 (1968). See also Griffin v. Breckinridge, ing criminal penalties if the ‘‘offense is in or It is not necessary for Congress to include 403 U.S. 88 (1971). The racially motivated de- affects interstate or foreign commerce.’’ a specific severability clause in order to ex- struction of a house of worship is a ‘‘badge or H.R. 3525 also adds a new subsection (c), press Congressional intent that if any provi- incident of slavery’’ that Congress has the which provides that: ‘‘whoever intentionally sion of the Act is held invalid, the remaining authority to punish in this amendment to defaces, damages or destroys any religious provisions are unaffected. S. 1890, as intro- section 247. real property because of the race, color, or duced on June 16, 1996 contained a severabil- Section two of H.R. 3525 sets out the Con- ethnic characteristics of any individual asso- ity clause, while the original version of H.R. gressional findings that establish Congres- ciated with that religious property, or at- 3525 which was introduced in the House did sional authority under the commerce clause tempts to do so,’’ is guilty of a crime. Sec- not. While the final version of H.R. 3525, as and the Thirteenth Amendment to amend tion two of H.R. 3525 contains the Congres- passed by the Senate and the House of Rep- sional findings which establish Congress’ au- section 247. In replacing subsection (b) of section 247, resentatives, does not contain a severability thority to amend section 247. clause, it is the intent of Congress that if The new interstate commerce language in H.R. 3525 also eliminates the current require- ment of subsection (b)(2) that, in the case of any provision of the Act is held invalid, the subsection (b) is similar to that in the gen- remaining provisions are unaffected. eral federal arson statute, Title 18, United an offense under subsection (a)(1), the loss States Code, Section 844(i), which affords the resulting from the defacement, damage, or f Attorney General broad jurisdiction to pros- destruction be more than $10,000. This will ecute conduct which falls within the inter- allow for the prosecution of cases involving INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION state commerce clause of the Constitution. less affluent congregations where the church IN SUPPORT OF STATES’ RIGHTS Under this new formulation of the inter- building itself is not of great monetary state commerce requirement, the Committee value. It will also enhance federal prosecu- intends that the interstate commerce re- tion of cases of desecration, defacement or HON. PHILIP M. CRANE quirement is satisfied, for example, where in partial destruction of a place of religious OF ILLINOIS committing, planning, or preparing to com- worship. Incidents such as spray painting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES swastikas on synagogues, or firing gunshots mit the offense, the defendant either travels Thursday, July 11, 1996 in interstate or foreign commerce, or uses through church windows, are serious hate the mail or any facility or instrumentality crimes that are intended to intimidate a Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, over the past of interstate commerce. The interstate com- community and interfere with the freedom of several years, my home State of Illinois has merce requirement would also be satisfied if religious expression. For this reason, the fact that the monetary damage caused by been embroiled in litigation, Pennington versus the real property that is damaged or de- Doherty, regarding the base period used to stroyed is used in activity that is in or af- these heinous acts may be de minimis should fects interstate commerce. Many of the not prevent their prosecution as assaults on determine eligibility for unemployment com- places of worship that have been destroyed religious freedom under this section. pensation. The plaintiffs in Pennington have serve multiple purposes in addition to their H.R. 3525 also amends section 247 by adding argued that the Federal Government, and not sectarian purpose. For example, a number of a new subsection (c), which criminalizes the the individual States, should have the right to places of worship provide day care services, intentional destruction or desecration of re- set those base periods. Their position is dia- ligious real property ‘‘because of the race, or a variety of other social services. metrically opposed to the common practice These are but a few of the many factual color or ethnic characteristics of any indi- vidual associated with that property.’’ This recognized as lawful and legitimate for dec- circumstances that would come within the ades. I believe that States should retain this scope of H.R. 3525’s interstate commerce re- provision will extend coverage of the statute quirement, and it is the intent of the Con- to conduct which is motivated by racial or right and that Federal action in this area gress to exercise the fullest reach of the fed- ethnic animus. Thus, for example, in the should not preempt State law. Unfortunately, eral commerce power. event that the religious real property of a an appellate court did not agree. The floor managers are aware of the Su- church is damaged or destroyed by someone While the outcome of this suit will unques- preme Court’s ruling in United States v. because of his or her hatred of its African tionably have a significant impact on Illinois, it American congregation, section 247 as Lopez, 115 S.Ct. 1624 (1995), in which the may also lead to changes across the country, Court struck down as unconstitutional legis- amended by H.R. 3525 would permit prosecu- tion of the perpetrator. since more than 40 States utilize similar meth- lation which would have regulated the pos- ods for determining eligibility for unemploy- session of firearms in a school zone. In H.R. 3525 also amends the definition of ‘‘re- Lopez, the Court found that the conduct to ligious real property’’ to include ‘‘fixtures or ment compensation. The final ruling could lead be regulated did not have a substantial effect religious objects contained within a place of to greatly increased costs, both for individual upon interstate commerce, and therefore was religious worship.’’ There have been cases in- States and the Federal Government. In fact, not within the federal government’s reach volving desecration of torahs inside a syna- some have estimated that an unfavorable out- under the interstate commerce clause of the gogue, or desecration of portions of a taber- come in this case could increase costs by as nacle within a place of religious worship. Constitution. much as $750 million over the next 8 years in Subsection (b), unlike the provision at These despicable acts strike at the heart of congregation, and this amendment will en- Illinois alone, and the Congressional Budget issue in Lopez, requires the prosecution to Office has estimated that costs to the Federal prove an interstate commerce nexus in order sure that such acts can be prosecuted under to establish a criminal violation. Moreover, section 247. Government could reach the $3 billion range H.R. 3525 as a whole, unlike the Act at issue 2. Amendment of Penalty Provisions over that same period. There can be little in Lopez, does not involve Congressional in- H.R. 3525 amends the penalty provisions of doubt that if the Pennington suit is successful, trusion upon ‘‘an area of traditional state section 247 in cases involving the destruction other plaintiffs in other States will be lining up concern.’’ 115 S.Ct. at 1640 (Kennedy, J. con- or attempted destruction of a place of wor- to file their suits. curring). The federal government has a long- ship through the use of fire or an explosive. But perhaps even more troubling than the fi- standing interest in ensuring that all Ameri- The purpose of this amendment is to con- nancial impact of this decision is the cir- cans can worship freely without fear of vio- form the penalty provisions of section 247 cumvention and misinterpretation of congres- lent reprisal. This federal interest is particu- with the penalty provisions of the general larly compelling in light of the fact that a federal arson statute, Title 18, United States sional intent through judicial action. Earlier large percentage of the arsons have been di- Code, Section 844(i). Under current law, if a today, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on rected at African-American places of wor- person burns down a place of religious wor- Human Resources held a hearing regarding ship. ship (with no injury resulting), and is pros- the Pennington case. While a variety of wit- Congress also has the authority to add new ecuted under section 247, the maximum pos- nesses, including representatives of the ad- subsection (c) to section 247 under the Thir- sible penalty is ten years. However, if a per- ministration, expressed various opinions re- teenth Amendment to the Constitution, an son burns down an apartment building, and garding this case, there was unanimity on the authority that did not exist in the context of is prosecuted under the federal arson stat- fact that Congress intended States to control the Gun Free School Zones Act. Section 1 of ute, the maximum possible penalty is 20 the Thirteenth Amendment prohibits slavery years. H.R. 3525 amends section 247 to con- their own base periods. Despite widespread or involuntary servitude. Section 2 of the form the penalty provisions with the penalty agreement on that issue, the courts may now Amendment states that ‘‘Congress shall have provisions of section 844(i). H.R. 3525 also redefine the law through judicial fiat. the power to enforce this article by appro- contains a provision expanding the statute of In order to protect congressional intent and priate legislation.’’ In interpreting the limitations for prosecutions under section avoid these unnecessary expenditures, I am E1260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 today introducing legislation which would sim- A SALUTE TO BABCOCK AND Service) that would expand the criteria used ply clarify current law by stating in no uncer- WILCOX FOR WINNING OHIO’S in the Federal delineation process by making tain terms that States have the right to set EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD changes to the 1987 delineation manual and by adopting a functional assessment process their own base periods and no Federal actions known as the hydrogemorphic (HGM) ap- should preempt that right. I hope that my col- HON. THOMAS C. SAWYER proach. leagues will join with me in supporting States' OF OHIO One of the specific concerns has been that rights and in supporting this legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NRCS, without public notice and comment, is expanding its list of field indicators of f Thursday, July 11, 1996 hydric soils, which in turn would result in an Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to expansion of areas and sites that would meet PERSONAL EXPLANATION honor a company in my district, Babcock and the hydric soil criteria. Mr. Secretary I want to ask whether it is the view of NRCS that Wilcox [B&W], for recently receiving the State all hydric soils are wetland soils? (I under- HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ of Ohio's Exporter of the Year Award. This stood that wetland soils are a function of award is given each year to the Ohio company wetland hydrology, and that wetland delin- OF ILLINOIS which best exemplifies the State's commitment eation requires the independent verification IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to international trade. It is especially pres- of all three wetland criteria—soils, water, tigious since Ohio is a leading export State, and plants.) Thursday, July 11, 1996 based on the number of manufacturers who Secondly, I am told that the Fish and export goods and services. It is particularly Wildlife Service is about to enter into an Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, in the after- agreement to expand the hydrophytic plant noon of Wednesday, July 10, 1996, I was un- gratifying to see B&W win this award, since it list, also without the benefit of public notice avoidably absent from this Chamber and has a proud tradition in Ohio since 1906. and comment. Is the interagency wetland B&W is internationally renowned and re- therefore missed rollcall, vote No. 295, rollcall team recommending that Federal agencies spected for its power and steam generation be allowed to delineate wetlands based only vote No. 296; rollcall vote No. 297 and rollcall systems and for its environmental control upon two criteria (soils and plants) instead No. 298Ðon final passage of the legislative equipment. This company's worldwide reputa- of the three essential wetland criteria? Such branch appropriations for fiscal year 1997. I tion as an engineering and advanced tech- an action would seem to allow regulators to want the record to show that if I had been nologies leader helped its power generation ‘assume’ hydrology based on the presence of able to be present in this Chamber when an expanded list of hydric soil indicators and group to earn a record $558 million in over- these votes were cast, I would have voted an expanded list of hydrophytic plants. It is seas contract awards last year, equaling 63 ``no'' on both rollcall vote No. 295 and rollcall already very difficult for many of my con- percent of the group's total sales. A highlight vote No. 296 and ``yea'' on rollcall votes 297 stituents to accept wetlands defined under was the sale of 10 of the first sulfur dioxide re- present rules without wetlands being defined and 298. moval systems ever purchased by South without the apparent presence of water for a significant period of time during the year. f Korea as part of its power expansion program. This was also the largest environmental equip- Finally, I am curious about the inter- ment contract ever awarded by an electric util- agency wetland team’s implementation of a CONGRATULATIONS TO VFW POST new methodology for the functional assess- 7980 ity. Beyond South Korea, B&W has increased ment of wetlands using the hydrogemorphic its international presence over the last decade (HGM) approach. There is a concern that this by establishing joint venture operations in method would arbitrarily assign functions to HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO China, India, Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico, and various types of wetlands located within a watershed or ecological region by combining OF ILLINOIS Egypt. This international expansion has helped the company stabilize its activities in Ohio and the subjective nature of wetlands science IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has contributed to its growth in my State. with the ambiguity of professional judgment. Mr. Secretary, I am particularly alarmed Thursday, July 11, 1996 Mr. Speaker, I recognize B&W's superior by the appearance that no one in the Admin- work in Ohio, and commend this company for istration nor the Congress is currently in Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to winning the State's Exporter of the Year charge of wetland delineation. With no one pay tribute to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Award. designated for a leadership role on this sub- Post 7980, located in Millstadt, IL. The f ject I fear that the bureaucracy is once again Millstadt post is celebrating its 50th anniver- free to initiate regulatory creep. That would sary on July 20, 1996, and I ask my col- CONCERNS ABOUT WETLAND leave the most important regulatory deci- leagues to join me in congratulating the cur- REGULATIONS sions to be accomplished behind the political rent and former members for their contribu- scene by interagency fiat without public input. tions to the entire community. HON. DOUG BEREUTER Dan, I would appreciate it very much, and I assisted the Millstadt post in securing an OF NEBRASKA feel more comfortable, if you would take a M±47 Patton tank in 1989 from the U.S. De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personal role in overseeing the activities of partment of Defense, and it stands as a re- Thursday, July 11, 1996 the interagency wetland group to insure that minder of those veterans who have sacrificed the general public, including those which a great deal to protect the freedoms we love Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member would be subject to these regulations, have commends to his colleagues the following let- adequate opportunity for involvement in any dearly in the United States of America. It was changes in wetland regulations. my privilege to be present at the dedication of ter to Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman con- cerning the increased amount of proposed Thank you very much for your consider- the tank in September of that year, and since ation and assistance on this matter. wetland regulations. then it has served as both a tribute and edu- Best wishes, CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, DOUG BEREUTER, cational tool for the whole region. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Member of Congress. The Millstadt post has had a long and distin- July 9, 1996. f guished record of service to the community, Hon. DAN GLICKMAN, which we will celebrate on July 20. A variety Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Washing- BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BENEFITS ton, DC. of post commanders have shepherded the ALL AMERICANS post through several improvements and com- DEAR DAN: While visiting with my con- stituents, I have been advised of several con- munity projects, including services for local cerns about wetland regulations, particu- veterans, the purchase of American flag for HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM, larly a concern that actions by Federal OF CALIFORNIA area events, and a college scholarship pro- Agencies with wetland responsibilities and gram. jurisdiction are proposing actions that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I want to congratulate the members of VFW amount to ‘‘regulatory creep’’ by proposing Thursday, July 11, 1996 to expand the amount of lands defined as Post 7980 for their continued hard work and Federally protected wetlands. Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise dedication to their fellow veterans and their I am told that three changes are being con- today in support of the increased funding lev- community. Their example stands out as an sidered by the four Federal agencies with els contained in the fiscal year 1997 Labor, inspiration to other organizations looking to wetland responsibilities (USDA, Corps of En- Health and Human Services, and Education help their fellow man in our region. gineers, EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Appropriations Act for the National Institutes of July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1261 Health [NIH]. This funding is critical for bio- spit and polished to mostÐto us he was never Police Department. For the past 19 years and medical research and benefits all Americans, afraid to roll up his sleeves and get dirty, to 3 months, I have had the privilege to serve as it improves quality of life. In addition to re- get the job done,'' Brewer eulogized. under Chief George Ferrer, first when he was The greatest tribute that could be paid sergeant then as a chief. We have been searching treatments and cures for such dis- through a lot together. When I was a ‘‘rook- ease as breast cancer, heart disease, and Alz- George Ferrer's legacy as chief of the Shelter ie’’ we laughed as I fumbled over my own two heimer's disease. NIH funding is also used to Island Police Department are the police offi- feet. Then as time moved on, much like a advance medical devices that will save and cers who mentored under his command and teenager feeling his oats, I challenged some enhance lives. took to heart his dedication and who will con- of his ways not knowing why. He always got San Diego County is a leader in the field of tinue to protect and serve the community. The the last word in by saying, ‘‘This is my sand- biomedical research. This region of southern Shelter Island police officers you see in front box.’’ Through the years I learned to under- California is known for its advancements in of you today are a product of George's legacy. stand the meaning of that and from that medicine, and increased funding levels are They have all been with me in body and grew a strong respect. The Chief was more like an older brother to be than a boss. We vital to move forward with research that will George in spirit since last Thursday morning. shared the private pain of losing longtime find cures for diseases. Jonas Salk, the pio- They have been away from their families for fellow officers and friends to retirement and neering health researcher, did much of his days on end. When the news came of injuries. Still we remained, Chief Ferrer, De- greatest work at the University of California, George's passing, they knew what they had to tective Springer, and me. Over the years, San Diego. His development of the first polio do. I never told themÐI didn't have to. They oddly as it seems, George and I arrived at an vaccine saved countless lives, and spared just knew they had to be spit and polished,'' ironic balance; similar to the odd couple, countless families the crippling disabilities, and Brewer told those who gathered to mourn George with his unyielding serious side and even death associated with this disease. George's passing and to comfort his family. me with my more witty approach. This com- bination seemed to get us through the daily I commend Chairman PORTER in his com- It was not just the law enforcement commu- occurrences from the trivial and mundane to mitment to NIH research. I am pleased that he nity that appreciated George Ferrer's dedica- the serious and the grotesque. George led us joins me in recognizing the important NIH's tion and commitment. Shelter Island Town Su- past our feelings and emotions and into the support to thousands of scientists and re- pervisor Huson ``Hoot'' Sherman described the trenches. For he was spit and polished to search institutions throughout the country. chief as ``very professional, very dedicated to most, to us he was never afraid to roll up his f Shelter Island and to the police work on Shel- sleeves and get dirty to get the job done. ter Island. Whenever we had any kind of The Shelter Island Police Officers you see A TRIBUTE TO SHELTER ISLAND emergency or an accident, whenever there in front of you today are a product of POLICE CHIEF L. GEORGE FERRER George’s legacy. They have all been with me was somebody in distress in any way, George in body and George in spirit since last Thurs- was always there on the scene, taking charge day morning. They have been away from HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES of the situation.'' Part of George Ferrer's du- their families for days on end. When the OF NEW YORK ties was to act as Shelter Island's Emergency news came of George’s passing, they knew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Management Coordinator during any sort of what to do. I never told them what to do; I didn’t have to. They just knew they had to Thursday, July 11, 1996 hurricane or winter blizzard. Supervisor Sherman praised his ability as a be spit and polish. They spent hours and Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to law enforcement officer, but also an adminis- hours of their own time putting this to- gether. They spent hours practicing every pay tribute to the late L. George Ferrer, a self- trator, saying that ``George ran a very tight de- less, dedicated law enforcement officer who step for today. It had to be right. partment. He did a terrific job, his whole life I have heard through the grapevine that for nearly 20 years served the town of Shelter was wrapped up being the Shelter Island Po- this is just a big show! They cannot under- Island, Long Island as its chief of police. lice Chief.'' As Supervisor Sherman also re- stand! These fine officers and the rest of you A 26-year veteran of the Shelter Island Po- called, George was a very industrious man in blue know this is no show! This how our lice Department, George suffered a fatal heart who was always working to supplement his family shows our respect to a fellow officer attack while hard at work at his desk early on police salary, doing carpentry work or selling and his family. And it shows how law en- the morning of Thursday, June 27. Despite the real estate around the Island. forcement is not just a job but rather a way quick reactions of Police Officer Jack Thilberg, of life and Chief George Ferrer demonstrated All who knew George Ferrer praised his it every day. who administered cardiopulmonary resuscita- dedication to the Shelter Island Police Depart- As in life as we know it, there are begin- tion, and Sergeant Jeffrey Brewer that enabled ment, his tireless devotion to the island's resi- nings, endings, and new beginnings so let me ambulance crews to transport the chief safely dents and to the police officers under his com- finish by going back to the beginning. To to the hospital, George Ferrer passed away at mand. As impressive as his commitment to Shirley and the Ferrer family, I am person- Winthrop University Hospital at 3:09 a.m. on the police force, none of it surpassed ally honored and privileged to have served Tuesday, July 2. George's love for his family. They were always under such a fine leader like Chief L. George With George Ferrer's passing, not only has his first consideration. Chief Ferrer leaves be- Ferrer. We will do our best to keep his leg- acy of pride and professionalism alive in this the community of Shelter Island lost a faithful hind his wife Shirley, son Christopher and protector, but Long Island's entire law enforce- department that he so proudly served. God daughters Lori and Danielle, as well as his bless the Chief in his new tour of duty. ment community has lost one of its finest granddaughter Rebecca. He is also survived f members. With an unyielding devotion to the by his mother Cecelia Glas and stepfather, badge he wore, and all that it represents, Adolph Glas, his brother Robert and sisters ROBERT C. NELDBERG Chief George Ferrer set an example of profes- Celia and Elisa. sionalism and commitment for the officers of And as the Shelter Island Reporter, Chief HON. BART STUPAK his department, for law enforcement officers Ferrer's hometown newspaper, put it, ``We'll OF MICHIGAN everywhere and for the public he served so miss his professional energy and his enthu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well. siasm, his personal honesty and his fairness Thursday, July 11, 1996 The example George Ferrer provided will with us. We'll miss him as a person. We'd be live on because it will be carried forward by honored if he misses us when Tuesday morn- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker and Members of men like Shelter Island Police Sergeant Jef- ings roll around.'' the U.S. House of Representatives, it is an frey Brewer, who served under the chief for For his many years of selfless, dedicated honor for me to bring to the attention of this nearly 20 years. Delivering the eulogy at his service to the community, we all owe Shelter body and the entire Nation the retirement of chief's funeral service, Sergeant Brewer talked Island Police Chief L. George Ferrer a great Robert C. Neldberg. A native of the Upper Pe- about the steadfast devotion to professional- debt of gratitude and thanks. May his spirit of ninsula of Michigan, Mr. Neldberg has been ism that George Ferrer brought to the job public service and professionalism live on in chief executive officer and administrator of the every day and how it shaped him and the all our hearts. He was a class act and will be Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, MI, other officers. sorely missed by all who came to know him since October 1973. Though, as chief of police, George was the personally and professionally across eastern After studies at Northern Michigan Univer- administrative head of the department, he was Long Island. sity and in the St. Louis' University Hospital not afraid to do the routine police work, wheth- Sergeant Jeff Brewer's entire eulogy speech Executive Development Program, Mr. er it was directing traffic or gathering evi- on Chief Ferrer follows: Neldberg began his administrative career in dence. ``George led us past our feelings and To those of you who don’t know me, I am August 1968 when he was hired as the direc- emotions and into the trenches. For he was sergeant Jeff Brewer of the Shelter Island tor of personnel and public relations at St. E1262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996

Luke's Hospital, Marquette, MI. After 31¤2 torn population. He has championed the bene- As a 1965 graduate of the Chicago Police years he was promoted to assistant adminis- fits of prosthetic care throughout the country of Academy, and a Chicago police officer ever trator for administrative affairs. After guiding India, in Uruguay and Colombia, and has spo- since, Roger had a keen interest in preventing Marquette and the medical community through ken before The Royal Society of Medicine in crime and protecting the public safety. In 1981 the successful merger of St. Luke's and St. London. Roger was a cosponsor of legislation to tough- Mary's Hospitals, Mr. Neldberg was promoted Dr. Balshi is a pioneer in the field of implant en Illinois' drunk-driving laws. The legislation, to his current position of chief executive offi- prosthetics. His work has renewed the health which became State law, ended the practice cer/administrator at the newly created Mar- and self-confidence of his patients. Dr. Balshi of allowing drunk driving suspects a 90-minute quette General Hospital. Mr. Neldberg's drive commits himself clinically and personally to waiting period before deciding whether to take and dedication nurtured Marquette General the careful renewal of every patient's smile, a breathalyzer test. from a $6 million revenue operation to a re- whether the patient be indigent or celebrity. Roger was a 1956 graduate of my own gional medical center with a yearly revenue of Through his years of professional practice, he alma mater, Lane Technical High School. He $205 million with 2,350 employees and 250 has earned the reputation of being a dental began his public service career path when he physicians on staff. court of last resort. By engineering innovative served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Mr. Neldberg is leaving a distinguished solutions, he has specialized in saving diag- Affectionately known as the Monsignor, Roger medical and civil career. He is responsible for nosed hopeless dental cases. was well respected and well liked by Repub- sheparding the 14 Upper Peninsula hospitals Dr. Balshi is a recent recipient of the pres- licans and Democrats alike. I knew Roger both together to form a medical networking partner- tigious George Washington Medal of Honor professionally and personally and I am proud ship led by Marquette General. In 1983, he re- from the National Freedoms Foundation at to have had him as a friend. He was always ceived the prestigious Homminga Award, pre- Valley Forge, PA. He was honored for his con- there to help whenever he could be of assist- sented by the Michigan Hospital Association, tributions to dental science through education. ance. Roger was something of an informal ad- signifying the most outstanding hospital ad- The Freedoms Foundation honors Americans visor and often guided me, and other Mem- ministrator in Michigan. In 1991, Mr. Neldberg whose lives reinforce and exhibit the patriotic bers as well, on legislation that had an impact was named Northern Michigan University's values of our country's Founding Fathers. on the Chicago area. Citizen of the Year. Included in his community A former captain in the United States Army I extend my deepest sympathy to Roger's service are his positions as a former board (1972±1974), Dr. Balshi was Chief, Depart- family. Roger was a truly great public servant member of the Michigan Hospital Association, ment of Fixed Prosthetics, Mills Army Dental and a truly great person. His loss has cast has and former chairman of the United Funds Clinic, Fort Dix, NJ. He received the Army a long, sad shadow over the city of Chicago Drive of Iron Mountain/Kingsford and Mar- Commendation Medal for Extraordinary Serv- and the State of Illinois. Roger McAuliffe, you quette. ice. are deeply missed. Despite his retirement, Mr. Neldberg will re- He became a Fellow of The American Col- f main active in Michigan's medical arena. Gov- lege of Prosthodontists in 1976, following ernor John Engler named him to the Board of NEW ZEALAND ECONOMIC graduation from Temple University School of REFORMS Medicine for the term that began on March 1, Dentistry in 1972. He is a 1968 graduate of 1996 and continues through 1999. Robert Villanova University. HON. SCOTT L. KLUG Neldberg is currently president of the Upper He served as editor of the International Col- OF WISCONSIN Peninsula Health Care Network and the Upper lege of Prosthodontists Newsletter for its inau- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Peninsula Health Education Corporation. gural 10 years. In this role, he actively partici- Mr. Neldberg and his wife, Monica Ann pated in establishing worldwide communica- Thursday, July 11, 1996 Gunville-Neldberg, have four children and tion among practitioners of his specialty. Mr. KLUG. Mr. Speaker, I led a congres- eight grandchildren and belong to St. Peter's Dr. Thomas J. Balshi is commended for his sional delegation which visited New Zealand Cathedral in Marquette. He is also a member masterful way of blending heart, art, and to study their economic reforms. We met with of Marquette's Rotary Club and a past presi- science to serve those in need. many people ranging from the privatization dent of the Jaycees Organization. Mr. f policymakers to sheep farmers and walked Neldberg has been politically active as chair- away with an insightful approach to rescuing man of the Marquette County Republican TRIBUTE TO ILLINOIS STATE REP- an enormous Federal debt in a relatively short Party and vice chairman of the District Repub- RESENTATIVE ROGER P. amount of time. Eliminating the deficit is cru- lican Party. McAULIFFE cial for the United States fiscal survival and Although his career with Marquette General the New Zealand model provides us with Hospital is coming to a close, I know Mr. HON. MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN some options to explore. For the benefit of my Neldberg will continue to be a great asset both OF ILLINOIS colleagues, I would like to have printed in the to his own community and Michigan's medical RECORD the preface and executive summary community. Through his dedication to his pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 11, 1996 of the United States-New Zealand Council re- fession and through his volunteer efforts, Mr. port on the delegation's trip to New Zealand. Neldberg represents the very best of our free Mr. FLANAGAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with For those who desire the complete report, society. He has made his life his work, and his great sadness and regret that I note the pass- please contact my office. community is better for the effort. Mr. Speaker, ing on July 5, 1996, of my constituent, Illinois REPORT ON CONGRESSIONAL STUDY TOUR TO on behalf of the Upper Peninsula and the en- State Representative Roger P. McAuliffe. NEW ZEALAND tire State of Michigan, I would like to congratu- Roger represented the 14th state house dis- PREFACE late Mr. Robert Neldberg on his retirement. trict on Chicago's northwest side as well as A bipartisan Congressional study group f several suburbs including Park Ridge, Rose- visited New Zealand from April 8 to 13, 1996 HONORING THOMAS J. BALSHI, mont, Norridge and Schiller Park. He was also to examine the causes and effects of New Zealand’s remarkable economic reform that DDS the 38th ward Republican committeeman. Roger was the dean of the Illinois State has brought New Zealand from the bottom to House Republicans, having served in the Illi- the top of various OECD lists in terms of HON. JON D. FOX economic performance. The group was com- nois General Assembly from 1973 until the prised of Congressmen Scott Klug (R-Wiscon- OF PENNSYLVANIA day of his tragic death. Roger was also an as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sin), William Orton, (D-Utah), and Dana sistant majority leader of the Illinois House. Rohrabacher (R-California), plus four senior Thursday, July 11, 1996 Roger was particularly know for his constituent House staffers: Scott Palmer, Deputy Chief Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, for services and his efforts on behalf of senior citi- of Staff, Office of the Majority Whip; John almost a quarter of a century, Thomas J. zens, fighting crime and for tax caps. Known Feehery, Communications Director, Office of Balshi, A Fellow of The American College of as an innovator, Roger started having senior the Majority Whip; Paul Behrends, Legisla- Prosthodontists, has impacted the health of citizens driving seminars as far back as 1981, tive Assistant for Congressman Rohrabacher; and Joyce Yamat, Legislative Assistant for thousands of individuals worldwide by con- which have been attended by as many as Congressman Klug. The group was accom- tributions to research, education, and the clini- 1,000 people at a time. As those who lived in panied by Ambassador (ret.) Paul Cleveland, cal practice of prosthetic dentistry. his district knew, Roger always took care of President of the United States-New Zealand He trained others from Bosnia-Herzegovina those he represented and he always rep- Council, the organization which funded and to bring healing and restoration to that war- resented them well. arranged the trip. July 11, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1263 In the course of a crowded and intense five duced into the system by value added tax- tional Education from 1953 to 1960; was elect- day schedule, the group met with close to ation. New Zealand might have done better, ed to the 74th Illinois General Assembly as a two hundred individuals, business leaders, sooner had it introduced labor and social state representative in 1964, appointed to non government organizations, as well as service reform earlier, thereby reducing complete a term in the Legislature in 1973, government officials, and took field trips these major costs early in the game. The free and was elected a delegate to the Illinois with Telecom New Zealand, Tranz Rail, and market absorbs naturally a sizable part of Constitutional Convention in 1970. the New Zealand Dairy Board to gain a com- the redundancy created by reform and its He also completed a term as Director of prehensive view of the reform process and worrisome cousin, ‘‘downsizing.’’ Training is the Illinois Department of Finance by ap- what it has meant to a diverse group of New an essential ingredient however, whether pointment from Gov. William Stratton in Zealanders and their institutions. provided by the government or the private 1960. The Council deeply appreciates the help sector. Not only should businesses be re- Ed Jenison was equally involved in com- and sponsorship of a number of individuals moved from government to the private sec- munity service. He actively supported for- and government and private institutions tor, where they can be managed effectively mation of the Edgar County Mental Health without whom the trip would not have been in the general interest, government itself Association, now the Human Resources Cen- possible: the New Zealand Embassy in Wash- should be made more businesslike. We can ter; the Paris Community YMCA, and was ington, the United States Embassy in Wel- usefully study such New Zealand innovations one of the first members and officers of the lington and the U.S. Consulate General in as contracts under which senior civil serv- board of the Hospital and Medical Founda- Auckland, the Department of State and the ants can be hired and fired as in the private tion of Paris, Inc., which constructed the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sector, cost accrual accounting and the re- present hospital. Trade, Bell Atlantic, Ameritech, Wisconsin quirement for government departments to He was a speaker at the dedication of the Central, Mobil Oil Corporation, the New Zea- figure in capital costs of such things as ‘‘new’’ hospital in 1970, and participated in land Dairy Board, Air New Zealand, and all buildings and other hard assets. This prac- the dedication and ribbon-cutting for the of the individuals and organizations included tice forces government, like business, to new medical office building and hospital ad- in the trip schedule. shed unnecessary assets and costs. dition earlier this month. He was a past president of the Paris Cham- The report prepared by the Council reviews f the highlights and the principal points that ber of Commerce and a director of the Illi- emerged. Its accuracy and representation of HONORING EDWARD H. JENISON nois State Chamber of Commerce. views and conclusions are the responsibility His community service was recognized as of the Council and do not necessarily rep- the Paris Rotary Club presented him the resent the thoughts of the members of the HON. THOMAS W. EWING Allen D. Albert ‘‘Man of the Year’’ award. In OF ILLINOIS delegation. 1993 the Paris Chamber of Commerce honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ed and his sister, Ernestine Jenison, with EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Thursday, July 11, 1996 the annual Parisian Award. New Zealand has undergone one of the In 1990, when Gov. Jim Thompson came to most radical economic transformation in re- Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I am saddened to Paris to announce the location of a new De- cent years in the Western world and increas- take this opportunity to inform my colleagues partment of Corrections Work Camp here, ingly has become a subject for study by oth- that former member Edward H. Jenison, who fondly recalled it was on a trip downstate ers, who want to know why it has been so represented part of my congressional district when he was seeking his first term as gov- successful. ernor that he met Ed Jenison. He suggested Small, with a population of 3.5 million, and for three terms from 1946 to 1954, passed away at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, 1996 at the new work camp be named the Ed Jenison highly homogeneous compared to the United Work Camp in recognition of Jenison’s long States New Zealand had prior to 1984 become Paris, IL. Community Hospital. He was 88 public service to the area, and Gov. Jim the most socialized country extant outside years old. I am proud to have represented Ed Edgar concurred at the Work Camp’s dedica- the communist world, and as New Zealand Jenison for the past 5 years and would like to tion. Although by nature preferring to re- Ambassador to the United States John Wood offer my most sincere condolences to his fam- main out of the limelight whenever possible, is wont to say, ‘‘was performing about as ily and friends. Ed Jenison graciously acknowledged the well as the communists.’’ Deeply in debt in Mr. Jenison was editor and publisher of the compliment paid by Governors Thompson 1984 with its back to the wall, ironically a Paris Bean-News for more than 65 years and and Edgar, remarking during the dedication new Labour government, probably the most a cornerstone of the Paris community. He will ceremony ‘‘I guess it’s alright since it has intellectual New Zealand has ever had, intro- the word ‘work’ in the name.’’ duced a comprehensive set of reforms that be missed tremendously. The following is a In his chosen profession he also was hon- relentlessly tackled monetary, fiscal, labor, news article from the Beacon-News concern- ored and recognized by his peers. privatization, administration and a myriad ing Mr. Jenison's life and his many accom- The United Press-International Illinois of other problems. When Labour ran into po- plishments. Editors Association presented its 1982 Serv- litical and economic problems that eventu- Ed Jenison was a lifelong newspaperman. ice Award to Ed Jenison, and the Southern ally divided it, a National party government He started as editor of his high school news- Illinois Editorial Association awarded him was elected and finished the job of reform. paper while growing up in Fond du Lac, Wis., the title of ‘‘Master Editor’’ in 1986. He also The results in only ten years proved elec- where his father was editor of the Fond du was an active member and officer of the tric. Shocked into reality, the revived eco- Lac Commonwealth. His final days in the former Illinois Daily Newspaper Markets As- nomic system is currently among the best Beacon-News offices came just a short week sociation, and member of the Inland Daily performers in the OECD. Even better indica- before his death. Press Association and Illinois Press Associa- tors than the figures are the improvements The newspaper was his primary focus but tion, as well as Sigma Delta Chi, professional in productivity, competitiveness and atti- certainly not his only interest—family, com- journalism society. tude. New Zealand is rated by responsible munity service and public service also His Paris newspaper career began in 1926 judges highest or close to highest in the shared his lifelong attention. when his father, E. M. Jenison, sold his in- world in all three. Ed Jenison’s public service career started terest in the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Not all have benefited equally. Some with election to three terms as Representa- and purchased the Paris Daily Beacon. Ed Kiwis, particularly those in certain minority tive in the U.S. Congress, representing a Jenison left his college journalism studies to ethnic groups, have been left behind and dis- large district covering much of southeast Il- help staff and develop the newspaper which agreements over what should be done and linois from 1946 and 1954. It was in this first became the Beacon-News in 1927 with the ac- the ability of government to deliver social term that Ed Jenison met the late Richard quisition of the Paris Daily News. He was a and other services is as intense as in the M. Nixon, as the families lived in the same long-time enthusiast of area high school United States and elsewhere in the world. apartment and they were first term con- sports, starting with his duties as sports edi- The Congressional group heard from the dis- gressmen together. It was the beginning of a tor for the Beacon and then the Beacon- senters as well as from the advocates. friendship which continued over the years News. Despite the differences in pre and post-re- and when President Nixon died, Ed Jenison Through his efforts the Beacon-News form positions, as well as the size and com- was called upon by area media to recall his voiced early and active support for the con- plexity of the two economies, New Zealand friend. His service in the Congress followed struction of the ‘‘new’’ gymnasium at Paris offers the following lessons worth further his discharge from the U.S. Navy service dur- High School just ahead of World War II, now study for their possible application in the ing World War II with the rank of Lieuten- the ‘‘Eveland Gym.’’ When in Paris, he rare- United States . . . some obvious, some less ant Commander, assigned to naval intel- ly missed a varsity basketball game includ- so: Speed and equal distribution of the pain ligence duties both in Washington and ing the girls’ games in recent years, and was of reform were politically necessary in New aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific. He a regular sidelines supporter at the football Zealand to reap the universal gain of reform. participated in several of the island cam- field. He twice found himself in the midst of Effective managers and sustained attention paigns including the invasion of the Phil- a sidelines play, coming up none the worse. to following through on changes are essen- ippines. After the first tackle, while his grandsons tial. Tax revenues grew surprisingly higher After his service in Congress, Ed Jenison were members of the Tigers varsity, the than expected because of the integrity intro- served on the Illinois State Board of Voca- team presented him a football helmet with E1264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 11, 1996 the words ‘‘if you’re going to play you had lishing company until her death at the age of els, He is past president of the Georgia Opto- better be dressed for it.’’ 100; by two sisters and a brother, and an in- metric Association, the Georgia State Board of He was equally supportive of the interests fant daughter. Examiners in Optometry, and is former trustee of his wife, Barbara, and son and grand- He was a member of the Paris American children. While Ed Jenison was serving on Legion Post 211, the Edgar County Shrine of the Southern Council of Optometrists. He carriers in the Pacific, Barbara Jenison de- Club, Ansar Temple and Danville Consistory, was elected to the board of trustees of the cided she would explore the world of avia- Paris Elks Lodge 812, and the Washington American Optometric Association in 1989 and tion, and obtained her pilot’s license. She Press Club. has served as an officer for the past 4 years. continued her flying interests by participat- f The American Optometric Association is the ing in a number of international and cross professional society for our Nation's 31,000 country ‘‘Powder Puff’’ derby competitions, CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. T. optometrists. In his role as president, Dr. and served many years with the Civil Air Pa- JOEL BYARS trol concluding with regional responsibility Byars will guide the association as it deals for women cadets and the rank of lieutenant with the challenges and opportunities of pro- colonel. She served on the Illinois Division HON. MAC COLLINS viding eye and vision care to millions of Ameri- of Aeronautics Advisory Committee. As a OF GEORGIA cans. pilot she also flew her husband on many of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to his professional achievements, his campaign tours throughout the extensive congressional district. Thursday, July 11, 1996 Dr. Byars has been active in civic affairs. He Edward Halsey Jenison was born July 27, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, last has been a board member of the Dekalb 1907, in Fond du Lac, Wis., the son of E. M. month the American Optometric Association Council on Aging and the North Central Geor- and Mary L. Jenison. convened its 99th annual Congress in Port- gia Health Systems Agency. Dr. Byars has Ed Jenison and Barbara Weinburgh met as also been involved in the Stone Mountain Ro- students at the University of Wisconsin, and land, OR. I am pleased to report that during the Congress, Dr. T. Joel Byars of tary Club, and he has chaired the optometric were married Sept. 14, 1929, making their division in the Dekalb Cancer Crusade and home on Shaw Avenue from that time. McDonough, GA, was sworn in as the asso- He is survived by his wife, a son Edward H. ciation's 75th president. I would like to take a Heart Fund. ‘‘Ned’’ Jenison of Paris, three grandsons in- few moments to congratulate Dr. Byars on this Dr. Byars also served his Nation in the U.S. cluding Edward Kevin Jenison of Paris, also achievement and to offer my best wishes to Army Medical Service Corps. associated with the management and edi- him for a successful term. Dr. T. Joel Byars has distinguished himself torial operations of the Beacon-News; Dr. Jim Jenison of Evansville, Ind., and Stephen Dr. Byars is a native of Griffin, GA, and is as an outstanding leader in his profession and Jenison of Carmel, Ind.; and seven great- a graduate of the Southern College of Optom- in his community, and I am confident that he grandchildren. He was preceded in death by etry in Memphis, TN. During his career, Dr. will have a successful term as president of the his parents, his stepmother Mrs. Mary Byars has built a record of achievement in his AOA. I join his many friends and colleagues in Jenison, who served as an officer of the pub- profession at the local, State, and national lev- offering congratulations and best wishes.