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TRIBUTE TO GEORGE F. HEFFNER PERSONAL EXPLANATION the community, which is very important these days as we hear of increased off-shore move- HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS ments by large corporations to remain com- HON. MARK E. SOUDER petitive worldwide. With most small busi- OF CONNECTICUT nesses participating in this program employing OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less than five people the cost for job creation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in the microloan program averages approxi- mately $3000 per employee which is eight Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, on May 19, I was times less than SBA’s stated goal of creating participating in the World Economic Forum in one job for every $23,000 loaned through the Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, today I would Amman, Jordan and, therefore, missed 10 re- 7(a) program. like to recognize an individual from my district corded votes. The ‘‘SBA Microenterprise Improvement who has dedicated his life to making our coun- I take my voting responsibility very seriously Act’’ also amends the Riegle Community De- try safer. Not only has this man served our and would like the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to velopment and Regulatory Improvement Act of Country in WorId War II, but he continues to reflect that, had I been present, I would have 1994 to extend the program to disadvantaged voted ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote No. 190, ‘‘no’’ go beyond the call of duty by providing his Native American entrepreneurs and prospec- on recorded vote No. 191, ‘‘no’’ on recorded tive entrepreneurs by providing 2 million dol- service to military funerals and always being vote No. 192, ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote No. 193, lars annually over the next three years for available to lend a helping hand for the com- ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote No. 194, ‘‘no’’ on re- loans and training programs. munity. corded vote No. 195, ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote I believe that the SBA Microloan and the George F. Heffner was born on March 30, No. 196, ‘‘no’’ on recorded vote No. 197, ‘‘no’’ Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs 1923 in Osceola, Indiana. He served in the on recorded vote No. 198, and ‘‘no’’ on re- has proven that it can help unbankable small U.S. Army in France and Germany during corded vote No. 199. business owners with intensive technical as- sistance; training and small loans to succeed WWII, and was wounded in action. Mr. Heffner f financially and become important service pro- received the Purple Heart three times and was SBA MICROENTERPRISE viders in our communities. I hope that all my awarded the Bronze Star for his valiant ac- IMPROVEMENT ACT colleagues will join me in supporting ‘‘The tions. He married Senora who passed away in SBA Microenterprise Improvements Act’’ legis- 2002. Together they have one son and one lation. daughter. After returning home from the war, HON. BOBBY L. RUSH f Mr. Heffner was one of the founders of Auspro OF ILLINOIS Manufacturing in the 1950s which has enabled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE MILITARY him the time to freely dedicate his life to serv- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 ice for others. Mr. Heffner has held many of- Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- fices in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, includ- HON. MARK E. SOUDER troduce the ‘‘SBA Microenterprise Improve- OF INDIANA ing Commander in 1964. He is also a member ment Act’’. This act would revise the eligibility IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Disabled American Veterans and the for microloan intermediaries, increase the American Legion. maximum microloan small loan amount from Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Mr. Heffner was honored on April 29, 2005 $7500 to $10,000, increase technical assist- Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, recently I was by the United Labor Agency for Community ance contracting to 30 percent, adjust the term made aware of a discriminatory policy within Services as their ‘‘Retiree of the Year’’ for his limit for loans, and create reporting require- the Department of Defense that is preventing ments that will highlight the successes of pub- volunteer work in Elkhart County with the Har- some of America’s best young people from lic-private partnerships. vest Basket for the past 8 years. He has spent enlisting in the military. At a time when we This bill will also provide several improve- many hours assisting the Salvation Army in need as many individuals as are interested to ments to the ‘‘Program for Investment in consider a career in the military, it is out- ringing bells at Christmas time and helping Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999’’, also known rageous that the DoD is turning away home with their community-wide breakfasts. He has as the PRIME Act, a bill that I introduced in school students—a group of young people been active in the VFW in helping with pur- 1999 to help disadvantaged microentre- who happen to be, generally speaking, very chasing the food and delivering the baskets to prenuers obtain technical and training assist- mature, smart, well-disciplined and highly pa- the needy at Christmas. He always volunteers ance. triotic. What more is our military looking for? If to distribute ‘‘Buddy Poppys’’ at Memorial Day The SBA Microloan and the Program for In- any students should qualify for priority enlist- and helps put crosses on the gravesites of de- vestment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) are ment it is these students! ceased members during the month of May. unique from other SBA programs because Instead, however, a young man in my dis- Every January he hosts a meal at the VFW they combine training and technical assistance trict was recently informed that he would have Post of ham and beans, paying for the food with loan capital. These programs serve small an extremely difficult time being accepted into businesses without access to loans through and cooking it himself. He is an active mem- the Air Force merely because he was edu- conventional means because they lack busi- cated at home. He was told that home- ber of the Goshen Military Funeral Detail ness experience, collateral, or the credit schooled students were categorized as Tier 2 which conducts gravesite services for de- scores needed. Loans that are very small are applicants—the same category in which high ceased veterans. He always insists on driving unprofitable for banks to service and often are school dropouts are classified. Upon further in- members to the cemetery in his van. He al- not available in rural or low income commu- quiry by my office, the Air Force confirmed ways has a smile on his face and tries to nities. that, yes, home school applicants could not be make everyone smile. His personality shines The combination of technical support and considered on a level playing field with other through to make everyone a happier person. small loans has made these programs the high school graduates and that, ‘‘as a rule, He has helped many organizations in many most successful in the SBA portfolio. In less than 1 percent of [the Air Force’s] annual different ways and continues to make a dif- FY2004 the default rate was five hundredths non-prior service accessions [would] be alter- ference in the community. of one percent even though the loans were nate credential holders.’’ Additionally, even if a made to the riskiest category of borrowers. home school student is accepted into a branch Microloan programs create jobs that stay in of the military, the fact that he or she started

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VerDate jul 14 2003 06:44 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.001 E25PT1 E1088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 in Tier 2 means that they will not qualify for between $35,000 and $200,000, with afford- tributions to legal education, the legal profes- the same benefits and positions available to able terms and conditions. With all of the sion, or government.’’ Judge Casseb’s dedica- traditional high school students. banking industry consolidation, the method by tion to jurisprudence and service has earned I am aware that a 5-year pilot project was which banks make small business credit deci- him his place alongside other luminaries such initiated in 1998 that allowed home-schoolers sions has changed to the disadvantage of as Archibald Cox, Alexander Haig, and Leon greater access to the Armed Services by con- small or startup businesses. Nonprofit inter- Jaworski. sidering them as Tier 1 applicants. While the mediary lenders, including community devel- The Texas Trial Lawyers Association named project was extended an additional year, it ex- opment corporations, are in a better position him the Outstanding Judge in 1985, and two pired without further extension on September to provide financial support to small busi- years later he won the Texas Bar Founda- 30, 2004. In January of this year, the DoD ap- nesses. tion’s Outstanding Jurist Award. In 1991, the peared to make an effort to remove remaining These nonprofit intermediary lenders pro- University of the Incarnate Word gave Judge obstacles to home-schoolers entering the mili- vide riskier, up front capital to small busi- Casseb the Insigne Verbum Award and the tary. However, the memo that was issued con- nesses, with more flexible terms and under- University of Texas Law School named a Pro- tained conflicting language, and ultimately, the writing procedures. These lenders also offer fessorship in his honor, the Judge Solomon classification of home school students as Tier technical assistance to reduce the transaction Casseb Jr. Research Professorship in Law. Fi- 2 applicants remains on the books, perpet- costs and risk exposure of banks. The effec- nally, the first Joe Frazier Brown Award for uating the military’s policy of discrimination. tiveness of these types of programs has been Excellence, the San Antonio Bar Association’s While the Army has recently found a way to demonstrated by several Federal programs, highest honor was bestowed on Judge get around the Tier 2 categorization, the other including the Microloan Program under the Casseb on Law Day in 1994. In fact, this list branches of the military are still excluding Small Business Act, and the Intermediary Re- of awards contains representation from nearly home school students from priority consider- lending Program in the Department of Agri- every legal association, society or school in ation. It doesn’t matter how qualified and moti- culture. There are more than 1,000 nonprofit Texas which should convey an idea of the vated a home school student may be, it is intermediaries around the country that are ad- breadth and depth of his contribution to the highly unlikely that he or she will be able to dressing the needs of small businesses by field of law in our State. serve their country in the Marines, Navy or Air providing financial and technical assistance, In addition to his myriad legal contributions, Force. leveraging additional capital for borrowers, and Judge Casseb has sought to help those less Mr. Speaker, I raise this disturbing situation creating employment opportunities for low in- fortunate than him. He has been pivotal in the to the House today to highlight the lack of fair- come individuals through their lending and administration of the Lamar Bruni Vergara ness and equality within our military with re- business development activities. Trust, an organization that has improved the spect to home school students. While I will not This bill would establish a midsize loan pilot lives of many in Laredo. The Trust he co-ad- be offering an amendment today, it is my in- program, providing loans averaging $150,000 ministers with JC Martin III supports a wide tention to introduce a bill soon to address this to eligible intermediaries, particularly for start- range of organizations and institutions dedi- problem. I sincerely hope that with the Armed up, newly established, or growing small busi- cated to helping the youth of Laredo. The Services Chairman’s support, we will be able nesses. The bill would also assess the effec- Trust gave the largest philanthropic gift in La- to find a resolution to this issue that will en- tiveness of nonprofit intermediaries, and deter- redo history to Texas A&M International Uni- able all qualified students to live out their mine the feasibility of implementing a midsize versity in the form of the Lamar Bruni Vergara dream of serving their country in the U.S. loan program nationwide. Science Center and Planetarium. Armed Services. I hope my colleagues will join me to support On the wondrous occasion of his 90th birth- f this initiative. day, I wish many more years of health and f good fortune for him and his family and may PERSONAL EXPLANATION he continue his service to San Antonio and HONORING JUDGE SOLOMON Texas. CASSEB, JR., ON HIS 90TH BIRTH- HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS f DAY OF CONNECTICUT COMMEMORATING DR. PHILIP A. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ GARY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING Wednesday, May 25, 2005 OF TEXAS CONTRIBUTION TO UKIAH HIGH SCHOOL Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, on May 23, I was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participating in the World Economic Forum in Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Amman, Jordan and, therefore, missed three HON. MIKE THOMPSON recorded votes. Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA I take my voting responsibility very seriously to honor a jurist of distinction and a good IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and would like the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to friend, Judge Solomon Casseb Jr. on the oc- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 reflect that, had I been present, I would have casion of his 90th birthday. He has been a pil- voted ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 200, lar of the Texas legal community for over half Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 201, and a century and God willing will continue to I rise today to honor Dr. Philip A. Gary who is ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 202. wield his expertise and knowledge in the years retiring in June 2005 after 19 years as prin- f to come for the betterment of our State. This cipal of Ukiah High School in Ukiah, California San Antonio native has been pivotal in the af- and nearly 40 years in education. SMALL BUSINESS INTERMEDIARY fairs of our city but also throughout South Dr. Gary is widely recognized for his dedica- LENDING PILOT PROGRAM ACT Texas. tion to staff, students, parents, community and OF 2005 During his long and distinguished career, profession. He has received numerous Judge Casseb has served as judge of the awards, recognitions and recommendations HON. BOBBY L. RUSH 57th District Court in Bexar County for two from students and parents, including OF ILLINOIS terms, as Presiding Judge for the Fourth Ad- Mendocino County’s High School Principal Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ministrative District and he now serves as a ministrator of the Year and California School- Senior District Judge of Texas. He presided masters’ Mendocino County Educator of the Wednesday, May 25, 2005 over a critical phase of the Pennzoil versus Year for exemplary commitment to children Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- Texaco case which led to the largest jury and leadership in an educational profession. troduce the ‘‘Small Business Intermediary award in American judicial history. Dr. Gary brought creative problem solving to Lending Pilot Program Act of 2005’’ (SBILPP). Judge Casseb’s hard work and dedication many sections of the school curriculum. Under This bill would establish a pilot program to have been recognized and honored by a vari- his guidance the state recognized vocational provide low interest loans to nonprofit, com- ety of organizations. In 1961, St. Mary’s Uni- education classes, which developed between munity-based lending intermediaries. The pro- versity named him the Outstanding Ex-Student industry ties and local businesses for student gram would also provide midsize loans for and in 1968 he was given the St. Thomas job placement. Large numbers of Advanced small businesses. More Award which St. Mary’s Law School an- Placement classes were added; a widely Small businesses and startups continue to nually awards to a ‘‘judge, lawyer, law teacher lauded Mathematics Engineering Science face barriers when accessing midsize loans or layperson who has made exceptional con- Achievement (MESA) program increased the

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.004 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1089 number of college-bound Hispanic students; a worked closely with hundreds of other inter- duty. The common carrier obligation requires Native American counselor and out-reach pro- national Independent Election Monitors. them to accept all legal goods for transport. gram were initiated; at-risk student classes To me, Togo’s Presidential Election of 2005 Despite this legal duty and with no regard for and support systems were added and in- was an exceptional election because of the the vital role some of these commodities play creased; special education student programs unexpected death of Togo’s President, who in protecting the public health and welfare, were enhanced; gang forum, drug and alcohol had been in power for thirty-five years. Under there are communities like the District of Co- prevention programs were instigated; and his rule, Togo developed a Constitution and a lumbia that are using every resource at their monies needed to keep athletic, fine arts and Parliamentary government with a Prime Min- disposal to prevent railroads from going performing arts were raised. ister. And, according to the Togolese Constitu- through their towns with these goods; in par- Dr. Gary also encouraged programs to sup- tion, within 60 days of the death of a Presi- ticular, hazardous materials. port gender equity, as well as ethnic and cul- dent, there must be a Presidential election, Railroads clearly are the safest means of tural diversity. And he encouraged profes- and Africa’s Coalition of Economic Countries transporting hazardous materials, with a sional development and personal creativity (ECOWAS) set the election date for April 24th 99.996 percent safety record. These materials among staff members, maintaining the highest 2005. include chlorine to clean your water and pro- standards for the faculty, students and himself. Indeed, Togo’s recent Presidential Election pane to heat your homes. The transportation Mr. Speaker and colleagues, Dr. Gary was important, not just for Togo, but for all of of the most hazardous chemicals represent gained the admiration and respect of all and Africa and for the world. Clearly, each African three-tenths of one percent of the railroads’ represents everything that is positive in our election is newsworthy as another step to- annual revenue, but well over 50 percent of public education system. For these reasons wards democratization. I believe that a free, their insurance premiums. But the railroads and countless others, it is most appropriate fair and democratic election in Togo was also are not allowed to get out of the business. that we honor his commitment and service to particularly important, so that post election And if they did, the transportation of these perhaps our nation’s most important re- Togo does not descend into chaos, and desta- goods would be much less safe. source—educating our youth. bilize the neighboring African countries with That is why I urge my colleagues to oppose f refugees. local initiatives such as those enacted by the Lastly, as a sign of ongoing progress, the District of Columbia and now being con- TOGO ELECTION STATEMENT elected government and the opposition groups templated by other cities, like Cleveland, are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria’s capitol, to dis- Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and At- HON. CORRINE BROWN cuss the distribution of power within the new lanta, in trying to prohibit the routing of these OF FLORIDA government. Attending the meeting will be the goods through their cities. The Constitution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES African Union’s chairman, Nigeria’s President vests the Federal Government with the re- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Obasanjo, and Niger’s President Tandja, who sponsibility for regulating interstate commerce is currently presiding over ECOWAS. Also in (Article I, Section 8). Through (among others) Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. attendance are Faure Gnassingbe, Togo’s the Federal Railroad Safety Act, the Haz- Speaker, I am Congresswoman CORRINE elected President, representatives of Togo’s ardous Materials Transportation Act, and BROWN, and have served in the House of opposition coalition, led by exiled leader ICCTA, Congress has given Federal agencies Representatives over twelve years. I have ob- Gilchrest Olympio, defeated presidential can- the responsibility to oversee the transportation served and monitored elections in areas as di- didate Emmanuel Akitani Bob and Harry of hazardous materials in interstate com- verse as Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Car- Olympio, an independent candidate, as well as merce. Further, in the case of DC, the Depart- ibbean, and Haiti in particular. In years past, the leaders of Gabon, Burkina Faso, and the ment of Homeland Security is actively ana- I have traveled to Africa and other parts of the UN Secretary General’s representative, OuId lyzing rail security matters, particularly hazmat world to monitor living conditions and the sta- Abdallah. transportation (e.g., through the DC Rail Cor- tus of human rights. f ridor Project’s vulnerability assessment, and From what I saw, although there was some an analysis of security of hazmats that pose a tension in Lome before and during the elec- PERSONAL EXPLANATION toxic inhalation hazard). tion, I witnessed more than anything thou- What the DC Council has done, and what sands of calm voters who patiently waited in HON. ED PASTOR other cities are threatening to do, not only long lines to vote for the candidate of their OF ARIZONA usurps the responsibilities and actions of the choice. Overall, the Togolese seemed very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federal Government, but also actually in- pleased that an American, particularly a Mem- creases the risks of hazmat transportation, by Wednesday, May 25, 2005 ber of Congress, was present during the elec- increasing transit time and distance due to re- tion. Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. routing, and by shifting the risk involved with The election problems I encountered on 210, I was detained in my office. Had I been hazmat transport to other areas of the country. Election Day were similar to voting problems present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Rerouting trains carrying hazardous materials in the United States. These problems con- f will cause delays, idling of hazmat containers, sisted of the following: Very long voting lines, and switching of containers to other trains. REMARKS REGARDING TRANSPOR- polls not opening on time, electricity (where it Each handling of hazmat containers raises the TATION OF HAZARDOUS MATE- existed) going out briefly, and some voters’ risk level. In sum, the re-routing potentially RIALS names not being on the voting rolls (by the threatens national security, disrupts interstate way, I found it interesting that the international commerce, and jeopardizes public health. monitors in Togo told me they would not men- HON. SPENCER BACHUS We should be constantly vigilant about our tion that I was from Florida). I stayed at the OF ALABAMA national security. Thus, we cannot let the mis- polls through the evening when the voting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guided efforts of myopic municipalities com- boxes from Lome’s polling sites were brought Wednesday, May 25, 2005 promise our Nation’s health, economy, safety to City Hall for a public count. Many of Togo’s and security through punitive and ill-advised citizens, together with international observers Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I recently had legislation, such as that passed by the District and dignitaries, were present for the count the opportunity to meet with the senior oper- of Columbia. which lasted into the night. Although our team ating officials of nearly all of the Nation’s f stayed in Lome, there were observers sta- freight railroads, large and small. What I heard tioned throughout the country. from them, each of them, was their continued TRIBUTE TO W. CALVERT ‘‘CAL’’ By the next day, the Economic Coalition of commitment to the safe and secure transpor- BRAND West African States (ECOWAS) declared that tation of all goods tendered to them in inter- the election, although not perfect, was gen- state commerce. HON. MIKE PENCE erally peaceful and successful. ECOWAS ac- I also heard their concern about being OF INDIANA cepted the announced vote tally of 60 percent caught in the middle of a political crossfire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the vote for Gnassingbe Essozimna Faure, over the issue of transporting certain haz- declaring him the newly elected President of ardous materials through major cities located Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Togo. In addition to meetings and briefings along their rail lines. They find themselves in Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, the State of Indi- with ECOWAS leaders, I also met with and this untenable position because of a legal ana lost a pillar of the community last week.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.008 E25PT1 E1090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 On Thursday, May 19, 2005, Cal Brand fessionalism, and friendship have enabled us nized there was a distinct need for an audio/ passed away in the City of Columbus, Indiana, to better represent our districts. visual rental service in the Denton area. Elect- an intimate community in my Congressional We will miss Major McCollough, but we wish ing his mother as his business partner and District and also my hometown. Hundreds of him well in his new assignment. with some assistance from the Small Business Hoosiers mourned his passing yesterday at f Development Center, Jackson opened Audio the First Presbyterian Church where Cal was Visual Solutions in August 2000. an elder, deacon, trustee and Sunday school PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI–BAN AND With clients such as Denton Presbyterian teacher. THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN Hospital, the City Hall of Gainesville, and the Cal Brand founded, owned and operated Denton Civic Center, and with this year’s sales Brand Inc. Lumber, a successful venture that HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT estimated to increase three-fold compared to led to appointments on the Indiana Lumber & OF NEW YORK 2004, Jackson has established himself as a Builders Supply Association, the Indiana Build- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES true business pioneer. In addition to Audio Visual Solutions, Mr. ing Congress and the National Lumber and Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Building Materials Dealers Association. Jackson dedicates a considerable amount of In his role as a member of the Columbus Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today time giving back to the Denton community by Area Chamber of Commerce, Cal received to congratulate President Chen Shui-ban and volunteering at the Denton Children’s Advo- both the Community Service award and the the people of Taiwan, as they celebrate the cacy Center and serving on the Board of the Small Businessman of the Year award. He close of the 1st year of President Chen’s sec- Denton Young Professionals organization. was also a member of various service organi- ond term in office. Despite several setbacks along the way, zations including the Kiwanis Club and the Co- Taiwan and the United States share uni- and the fact that over 80 percent of small lumbus Foundation for Youth. versal values of freedom, human rights, and businesses fail within five years, Mr. Jackson In his respected political life, Cal Brand car- democracy. Based on these common prin- has relied on character and personal perse- ried himself in a gentle manner, all while ad- ciples, our two countries work together closely verance to become successful in his field. It is vising Hoosier Governors, U.S. Senators and politically and economically. Taiwan is our 8th with great honor I stand here today to recog- President Ronald Reagan. He even served as largest trading partner, and we are Taiwan’s nize a man who not only is the epitome of the an elected official on the Columbus City Coun- largest trading partner. There are more than entrepreneurial spirit, but one who has de- cil in 1955 and in the Indiana House of Rep- 270 direct flights between the United States voted his time giving back to the community resentatives from 1966–1970. and Taiwan every week and more than twenty that has given him so much. Cal Brand’s confidence and wisdom was eight thousand Taiwanese students currently f outshone only by his gentle nature and hum- studying in the United States. We hope that HONORING JOHN LUKES, SR. ble attitude. He is the perfect example of a this relationship will become even closer in the good businessman and citizen. The kind of years ahead, as President Chen continues his HON. DALE E. KILDEE person every community needs. leadership. OF MICHIGAN Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the City of Colum- Mr. Speaker, our colleagues here in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bus, I extend heartfelt sympathies to the family Congress have recently written a letter to Lee of Cal Brand, specifically his wife Betty, his Jong-wook, Director General of the World Wednesday, May 25, 2005 daughter Joan of New Jersey; his sons the Health Organization, asking him to support Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor Rev. D. Calvert Brand of Martinsville and John Taiwan’s bid for observer status in the World to rise before you today to pay tribute to a S. Brand and Jesse R. Brand, both of Colum- Health Assembly, the WHO’s governing body. loyal friend and a tireless advocate for Amer- bus; and his seven grandchildren and eight Taiwan has a modern, world-class health care ica’s workers, Mr. John Lukes, Sr. This Friday, great-grandchildren. system and has lent its talent and resources members and friends of UAW Local 599 in Living in Columbus, Indiana, means making to people in need throughout Asia and around Flint, Michigan, will honor the life and legacy a commitment to getting involved and improv- the world. As such, Taiwan has much to con- of this great man, who died May 23 at the age ing the community in which you live. Cal tribute to global health and deserves a place of 82. Brand embodied that allegiance to his Colum- under the WHO umbrella, and it is important It has been said that ‘‘death ends a life, not bus. He will be deeply missed, and his gen- that they be given the opportunity to do so. a relationship,’’ and this is certainly the case erosity will never be forgotten. President Chen continues to call for re- with those who have ever come into contact f sumption of dialogue between the PRC and with John Lukes and have benefited from his Taiwan to ensure that any resolution of the influence. A longtime Flint resident, World War HONORING MAJOR WILLIAM ‘‘Taiwan Question’’ is through peaceful means. II veteran, and committed labor activist, John’s MCCOLLOUGH He remains committed to promoting the estab- association with the UAW began October 6, lishment of a peaceful and stable mechanism 1949. As a member of Local 599, John served HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN for cross-strait relations, a goal that we here in as Alternate Committeeman from 1949 to OF TENNESSEE the Congress certainly share with him. Main- 1967, and worked as Editor of the Headlight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taining the status quo between the PRC and newspaper from 1957–1964. John was elected Taiwan is of paramount importance to the Recording Secretary for the Local in 1967, a Wednesday, May 25, 2005 United States. position he held until his retirement, and pro- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, most Once again, I congratulate President Chen vided leadership and insight on the executive Americans probably don’t know that there are and his 23 million countrymen. boards of the Veterans Committee, CAP Com- military men and women who serve their f mittee, and the Health & Safety Committee. country right here in the U.S. House of Rep- On a national level, John operated as National resentatives as liaisons between members of HONORING GRAHAM JACKSON Publicity Chair for the UAW’s 30 & Out Com- Congress and the Nation’s armed forces. mittee. In 1977, John was honored with the These men and women have a critical role HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service in helping Congress do its job, and today, OF TEXAS Award. while America is at war, the importance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Upon his retirement from General Motors in their work is clearer than ever before. 1992, after 43 years, John continued to work Wednesday, May 25, 2005 It is with great appreciation and sadness on behalf of his peers through the Local’s Re- that I rise to thank one of our finest military li- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tiree chapter, where he served as chairman aisons, U.S. Marine Corps Major William honor the service and commitment of Mr. until 2003. He was also found at the forefront McCollough, for his service to this institution Graham Jackson. Mr. Jackson was recognized of many community projects. and our country as he leaves Washington to by the North Central Texas College/Small Mr. Speaker, John Lukes, Sr. was not just join the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment as Business Development Center for his zealous a constituent, but also a very good friend. It is Executive Officer. business approach and his passionate entre- with a heavy heart that I stand before you During my time in Congress, I’ve had the preneurial spirit. today, however it is also with great pride that opportunity to work with Major McCollough— In early 2000, while working in the class- I do so. It is people like John, who make it and I know that my colleagues who’ve worked room support services department at the Uni- their life’s work to improve the quality and dig- with him will agree—that his leadership, pro- versity of North Texas, Mr. Jackson recog- nity of life for us all, that continue to inspire us

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.012 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1091 to greater efforts. I, along with John’s family, he rose through the ranks to become a suc- about H.R. 2419 that leave me troubled. I am and his UAW extended family will truly miss cessful businessman, a national role model, quite concerned by significant reductions him. I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- and a vocal advocate for Albanian issues. He made in critical programs that are necessary oring the life of a remarkable man. serves as an example to us all of the kind of for our nation to maintain a credible long-term f achievement and success possible for those nuclear deterrent. The appropriations for the who are capable and willing to strive for some- National Nuclear Security Administration IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY thing better. He will sorely be missed. (NNSA) related to weapons activities was ATHANAS f $6.63B in FY 2005. That amount was reduced to $6.18B by the committee, a reduction of al- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL STEM CELL THERAPEUTIC AND most $0.5B, or nearly 10%. OF NEW YORK RESEARCH ACT OF 2005 The Advanced Strategic Computing (ASC) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Campaign has made great advances over the Wednesday, May 25, 2005 SPEECH OF past 10 years. We are now able to model Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- HON. W. TODD AKIN things with more fidelity than ever before. This ute to Anthony Athanas, who passed away OF MISSOURI modeling is used to certify the reliability of our last Friday in Massachusetts at the age of 93. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nuclear stockpile without nuclear testing. The ASC Campaign was funded last year at a Anthony Athanas was a prominent Albanian Tuesday, May 24, 2005 American, the founder and president of the level of $698M. The administration request for Anthony’s fine family of restaurants, and one Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- FY06 is only $661M—a reduction of $37M of the most illustrious business personalities in port of H.R. 2520, the Stem Cell Therapeutic over last year’s levels. The administration’s re- Boston. and Research Act of 2005. This bill is signifi- quest was further reduced by the appropria- Anthony Athanas was an institution in the cant because it would encourage one of the tions committee from $661M to $501M, cou- Albanian American community. Not only was most promising, and ethically sound, avenues pled with nearly $22M of earmarks out of the he an Honorary Consul of the Republic of Al- of medical research in our time: The stem $501M for extraneous projects, results in a bania in Massachusetts, Anthony Athanas was cells within umbilical cord blood. final budget of less than 70% of last year’s a founding member and on the Board of Di- This is a matter of great interest to me, both budget. rectors of the National Albanian American because of the importance of the research These reductions come at the same time we Council (NAAC). He was the community’s sen- itself and also because I represent the greater are asking our nation’s nuclear laboratories to ior statesman, a winner of the NAAC Lifetime St. Louis area, which is home to the St. Louis recertify our nuclear weapon stockpile with Achievement Award. Cord Blood Bank at Cardinal Glennon Chil- science and computing rather than nuclear In 1999, he and I were members of an his- dren’s Hospital. testing. The committee states that its ‘‘rec- toric joint Congressional and Albanian/Amer- Cord blood has proven successful in treat- ommendation recognizes the Department’s in- ican delegation to Kosova, Albania, and Mac- ing 67 diseases including sickle cell disease, ability to achieve the promises of Stockpile edonia right after the Kosovar war. Anthony leukemia, osteopetrosis and Diamond Stewardship effort and redirects ASCI funding told me this was one of the most extraordinary Blackfan Anemia. Just last year, a North Ko- to maintain current life extension production trips he ever took. Upon arriving in Kosova, he rean woman who had been paralyzed for 19 capabilities pending the initiation of the Reli- kissed the ground and said he never thought years was seen walking with the assistance of able Replacement Warhead program.’’ One he would see the day Kosova would be free. a walker for the media. Only a month prior she cannot remove funds from the Advanced Stra- Yet, during this trip, he told a gathering crowd had received a cord blood treatment. tegic Computing program to fund the Reliable of more than 3000 people in Vranoc, a town This type of extraordinary result dem- Replacement Warhead program—not ex- which was 80 percent burned by the Serb onstrates why we should invest in cord blood pected to yield fruit for a number of years— army, ‘‘Today you are free; tomorrow you will stem cells research and treatment. and expect the labs to continue to certify our become an independent nation.’’ All his life he An early pioneer in cord blood collection stockpile. These programs are not substitutes wanted to visit a free Kosova. It was an honor and storage, the St. Louis Cord Blood Bank for each other. to be with him when he finally saw it with his has amassed the second largest inventory of Once again the committee has removed all own eyes. cord blood in the world and has provided the funding for the Robust Nuclear Earth Pene- Anthony Athanas was born in Albania in second largest number of cord blood units for trator Study. This is a worth while study, de- 1911 and came to the United States at the transplant. I commend the work of centers like signed to answer whether or not a nuclear age of 5, where he settled with his parents in the one at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hos- earth penetrator is even feasible as a means New Bedford, Massachusetts. His first jobs pital and am pleased to support his important of holding Deeply Buried Hardened Targets were peddling fruits and vegetables from a legislation. (DBHTs) at risk. It is my understanding that cart, selling newspapers, and lighting wood The men and women at the St. Louis Cord this study will now move to the Department of and coal ovens in restaurant kitchens. He Blood Bank deserve our thanks for their integ- Defense and outside of the jurisdiction of the worked his way through various positions in rity, dedication and commitment to bettering Energy and Water Appropriations sub- restaurants and hotels throughout New Eng- human life through ethical research. The committee. land and New York, gaining invaluable knowl- promise of adult stem cell research is both Inconsistent reductions and increases seem edge from chefs, managers and owners. In substantial and uncontroversial, which is why to have been made to the infrastructure con- 1937, he opened his first restaurant, Anthony’s I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2520. struction projects for NNSA. The $55M admin- istration request for the Chemistry Matallurgy Hawthorne, in Lynn, Massachusetts. In the fol- f lowing years, Anthony opened several other Research Replacement (CMRR) Facility at successful restaurants. ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- Los Alamos National Laboratory was zeroed In 1963, Anthony Athanas opened what MENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, out. On the other hand the Highly Enriched would become his flagship restaurant, Antho- 2006 Uranium Materials Facility Y–12 National Se- ny’s Pier 4, on a Boston Harbor pier. The res- curity Complex recommended funding at a taurant was an instant success, garnering ac- SPEECH OF level of $81M, an increase of $11M over the claim and awards from around the world. HON. HEATHER WILSON request. The committee’s reasoning zeroing ‘‘the CMRR facility should be delayed until the Through the years, the restaurant has hosted OF NEW MEXICO heads of government, United States presi- Department determines the long-term plan for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents, religious leaders, notable artists and developing the responsive infrastructure re- writers, athletes, and a virtual who’s who from Tuesday, May 24, 2005 quired to maintain the nation’s existing nuclear the entertainment world. The House in Committee of the Whole stockpile and support replacement production Anthony Athanas also served on the Boards House on the State of the Union had under anticipated for the RRW initiative.’’ It is my un- of several prominent organizations, including consideration the bill (H.R. 2419) making ap- derstanding that this determination will be the National Restaurant Association, and was propriations for energy and water develop- made by the Secretary of Energy’s Advisory awarded a number of honorary degrees and ment for the fiscal year ending September 30, Board subcommittee which is due to report out doctorates. 2006, and for other purposes. in June. The committee claims that its ‘‘rec- Anthony Athanas personified the American Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Chair- ommendation does not prejudge the outcome dream. From humble beginnings in Albania, man, I would like to point out certain things of the SEAB’s subcommittee’s assessment of

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It is not a facility to only support manu- 1976. James then did his four-year residency Wednesday, May 25, 2005 facturing as the committee suggests. We in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Metropolitan Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay should not expect our critical nuclear labora- Hospital in New York, which he completed in tribute to Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian on tories to be held up to the safety and security 1980. Following his residency, he became a the occasion of his first anniversary of his sec- standard that are set by industry if we do not member of the National Medical Association, ond presidential term. He was re-elected to provide for ways to update sorely needed fa- and in 1985, became board-certified by the president of the Republic of China last year. cilities around the nuclear weapons complex. American College of Obstetrics and Gyne- A number of my colleagues and the Amer- I find particularly troubling the reductions cology. ican public have taken notice of Taiwan’s polit- made to and restrictions placed upon the Lab- ical and economic achievements during the oratory Directed Research and Development During the early 1980s, James remained in last two decades. A recent Business Week on- (LDRD) and like programs within DOE. Sec- New York, working at the Woman Infant Care line article says ‘‘the global economy couldn’t tion 311 of the Bill limits the amount of LDRD and P.A.A.M. Medical Clinics, and later as a function without it (Taiwan). But can it really funding to $250M. This is in comparison to the clinical instructor at Metropolitan Hospital. In find peace with China?’’ I agree with the arti- $400M in FY2005. This will severely restrict 1982, he relocated to Oakland, where he cle’s assessment of Taiwan’s importance to fundamental R&D that is so vital to our DOE opened his own general Ob/Gyn practice, with the information and technology industry in the complex in meeting the needs of national se- an emphasis on infertility and laparoscopic world. The revenues of Taiwan’s 25 key tech curity. companies should reach $12 billion this year. Section 312 of the bill is particularly trouble- surgery. James ran his practice from that time until the present, while simultaneously working The article goes on to say that if a shooting some since it subjects funds already subjected war starts across the Taiwan Strait, the dam- as an on-call physician providing emergency to overhead rates to those same rates yet age to the world economy would be equivalent again. LDRD funds have historically been room coverage in obstetrics and gynecology at to a ‘‘nuclear bomb going off’ and the informa- used as indirect funds since they are redi- the Alta Bates Summit Medical Centers in tion and technology supply could be severely rected funds that have in essence already Oakland and Berkeley and for East Bay Med- compromised. been taxed by the overhead charges. ical Associates. For a number of years, he Hence peace and stability in the Taiwan Section 313 restricts LDRD funds derived also served on the Board of Directors of the Strait are in everyone’s best interest. Taiwan’s from DOE funded programs to be used only East Bay Surgery Center, and as the chief of President Chen Shui-bian is a man of impres- on DOE related research, as if other funded sive leadership skills who has made it clear projects (generally referred to as ‘‘Work for obstetrics and gynecology at Oakhill Medical over and over again that he would like to re- Others’’ projects) do not help fund the LDRD Group. solve the difficulties between Taipei and Bei- programs. This is in fact not the case. In gen- Though James’ commitment to others was jing at the negotiating table rather than the eral, all funding for projects at the laboratories evident through his devotion to his patients, battlefield. Unfortunately his call for Beijing to help to fund the LDRD programs at equal his concern for others extended beyond the resume cross strait dialogue with Taipei with- rates. The accounting nightmare that would be medical field. He was a member of Kappa out preconditions on either side has so far created if the installations were forced to keep Alpha Psi Fraternity and also served on the been rejected by China. the funding separate would be particularly on- board of directors of the Black Filmmakers It is regrettable that the Chinese leadership erous and waste even more resources. But has refused to even talk with President Chen, beyond all these arguments, the LDRD pro- Hall of Fame and the Boys and Girls Club of the duly elected president of Taiwan. If real gram is designed expressly to investigate Oakland. James was a devoted brother, father progress is going to be made in reducing ten- basic and applied research that has broad ap- and friend, and is survived by his daughter sions between China and Taiwan, it should be plication across the potential customer base. Raina, his son James, his brothers Glen and based on a genuine dialogue between the Bobby, his sisters Eleanor and Shirley, his fos- f elected Taiwanese government and the estab- ter sister Vangie, and numerous other rel- HONORING DR. JAMES L. RORIE lished Chinese leadership. atives, friends and colleagues. In this respect I concur with Assistant Sec- HON. BARBARA LEE On a very personal note, James Rorie, with retary of State Randal Shriver’s statement that OF CALIFORNIA great skill and compassion, brought my young- ‘‘Dialogue is better than no dialogue at all, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est granddaughter Simone Lee into the world we think talking is better than no talking . . . the leaders in Beijing will ultimately have to Wednesday, May 25, 2005 on August 30, 2004. For this, I am deeply grateful and I will always remember Dr. Rorie talk to the elected leaders of Taiwan. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor So, once again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to as a competent physician, a good friend and the extraordinary life and achievements of Dr. take this opportunity to commemorate the first James L. Rorie, M.D. of Oakland California. a community leader. anniversary of the election of Taiwan Presi- James was a passionate and widely respected On Sunday, May 22, 2005, we join together dent Chen Shui-bian to his second term and physician, a leader in our community and a to celebrate the life of James L. Rorie, and ev- offer my hopes that real dialogue across the wonderful friend. After decades of service to erything he contributed to those around him Taiwan Straits, without preconditions, will his patients throughout Oakland and the East during his lifetime. The impact he had on the begin someday soon. Bay, James passed away on May 15, 2005. f James L. Rorie was born on May 15, 1945 lives of his patients and students is truly im- in Albemarle, North Carolina to James W. measurable, as was the effect he had on TRIBUTE TO CHERYL SABAN Rorie and Raddie Ewing Rorie. He graduated those of us who had the privilege of knowing second in his class from the High School of him as relatives and as friends. The role HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Albemarle, and went on to earn his B.S. de- played in our community by individuals as OF CALIFORNIA gree from North Carolina Central University in committed to serving others as James is of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Durham, North Carolina. After earning his col- paramount importance in ensuring the health Wednesday, May 25, 2005 lege degree, James became a teacher at of our community and the well-being of our Kittrell Grade School in North Carolina, and families and young people. On behalf of the Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to later at St. Rita’s Parochial School in New 9th Congressional District, I salute James L. pay tribute to a talented and creative friend, York. He then went on to teach physical Cheryl Saban, who is being honored by Par- Rorie for a lifetime of service to others, and for science at Washington Irving Jr. High School ents’ Action for Children for her many out- in New York City, and also worked with his his devotion to making our community a better standing contributions and longtime support of students as an assistant track coach. place. the organization. Parents’ Action for Children

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.020 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1093 is a national organization dedicated to advanc- Forest land to Resolution Copper near the RECOGNIZING CHILDREN’S HOS- ing the interests of families and young chil- Town of Superior. In return, the United States PICE INTERNATIONAL ON ITS dren. Cheryl’s heartfelt compassion for chil- will acquire 4,814 acres of non-federal con- 22ND ANNIVERSARY ON MAY 23, dren make her an outstanding choice for the servation land. 2005 recognition. The 3,025 acres of Forest Service land to Cheryl is a selfless, caring person of enor- be traded to Resolution Copper will facilitate HON. JAMES P. MORAN mous energy, intellect talent and integrity. She future exploration, and possible development, OF VIRGINIA is an author, producer, philanthropist and child of what may be one of the largest deposits of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES advocate. As a mother of four, she under- copper ore discovered in North America. Ap- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 stands the critical services needed by parents proximately seventy-five percent of the land is to ensure the wellbeing and future success of blanketed by federally-authorized mining Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise their children. She actively transforms this un- claims owned by Resolution Copper. This pro- today to commemorate the 22nd anniversary derstanding into a plethora of positive and vides Resolution Copper with the right to ex- of Children’s Hospice International, a ground- highly effective projects. plore and develop mineral deposits on this breaking, non-profit organization based in Al- Cheryl authored 50 Ways to Save Our Chil- land. exandria, Virginia. dren and founded the 50 Ways to Save our Six parcels, totaling 4,814 acres, will be Since 1983, Children’s Hospice International Children Foundation which provides resource conveyed by Resolution Copper to the U.S. (CHI) has been a champion of children with guides for individuals interested in finding Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Man- life-threatening conditions—and their fami- ways to help children and families. She also agement. The largest of the six parcels is a lies—by calling for the U.S. healthcare system authored a toddler series, Miracle Child. Grif- 3,073 acres ranch, Seven B Ranch, near to do more to meet their medical and emo- fin. Sins of the Mother and Recipe for a Good Mammoth, Arizona. The parcel borders a Na- tional needs. Marriage. Her credits also include television ture Conservancy preserve and runs 6.8 miles In 1983, only four of 1,400 hospice pro- films ‘‘Au Pair’’ and ‘‘Au Pair II’ which she co- along both sides of the San Pedro River, a grams in the United States were willing to ac- wrote and co-executive produced for the Fox river recognized for its wildlife and bird habitat. cept children. Family Channel. Another parcel, the Appleton Ranch, inside Since then, great progress has been In addition to devoting time and energy to the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch and made—and now, aided by the efforts of Chil- her own initiatives, Cheryl works diligently with Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, is dren’s Hospice International, 450 of about many of America’s most respected non-profits. intermingled with federal and National Audu- 3,000 hospices include child-specific services. She is a Board Trustee of Children’s Hospital bon Society lands which are managed as an But CHI’s work is far from done. The stand- Los Angeles where she focuses on pediatric environmental refuge and ecological labora- ards and training it has developed for pediatric research and volunteers in the Neonatal Inten- tory. hospice programs need to be universally adopted by hospice, palliative care, and home sive Care Unit. She serves on the Board of Mr. Speaker, the public acquisition of the six care programs. CHI is also working to include United Friends of the Children, an organization parcels will benefit the Federal Government the hospice perspectives in all areas of pedi- dedicated to foster youth, on the Advisory and the public. This land exchange has been atric care and education. Board of the Marc and Jane Nathanson Men- endorsed by the Arizona Audubon Society, Of the 10 million children in the United tal Health Resource Center at UCLA and on Nature Conservancy, Sonoran Institute, Ari- States who are living with a serious chronic the Boards of Parents’ Action for Children, and zona Game and Fish Department and several condition, each year about 54,000 will die Los Angeles Universal Preschool, and Cross- other groups. In addition, Governor Janet without hospice services—and another 1.3 mil- roads School. She is a member of Every Child Napolitano wrote a letter supporting the ex- lion children’s lives could greatly benefit from Foundation and recently served on the Los change. Angeles City Commission for Children, Youth this care. In addition to the land exchange, the South- and Their Families. CHI is seeking to eliminate the roadblocks east Arizona Land Exchange and Conserva- Cheryl has a master’s degree in Psychology in private and public insurance programs that tion Act of 2005 places a permanent con- and has recently received a Ph.D. in Pediatric prevent these children and their families from servation easement on the 562 acre Apache Psychology. Married to Haim Saban, together receiving the full range of services they need. Leap portion of the land Resolution Copper they have made a tremendous difference in Historically, hospice and reimbursement will acquire from the Forest Service. This the lives of countless numbers of children and guidelines—in Medicaid and most private easement will permanently protect the surface their families. plans—require that patients forego all life-sav- of the Apache Leap area from any disturbance I am proud to be one of the many friends of ing care before they can be admitted to hos- that could occur during mining. this charming and accomplished woman, and pice, and that the patient be within the last six it is my distinct pleasure to ask my colleagues The legislation also requires Resolution months of life. CHI has worked with the Cen- to join with me in saluting Cheryl Saban for Copper to pay up to $500,000 to finance the ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services her outstanding contributions to our commu- design, construction and access to the new (CMS) to facilitate State implementation of nity. campground to replace Oak Flat Campground. CHI PACC programs that will reduce the im- In addition, the legislation allows continued f pact of these requirements on children and use of the Oak Flat Campground for 2 years families. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION after the enactment of this legislation. These restrictions simply do not work with TO FACILITATE LAND EXCHANGE Mr. Speaker, I will be remiss if I do not rec- patients in pediatric care. IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA ognize concerns raised by the climbing com- We know that the most critical time for chil- munity on their potential loss of recreational dren and family members—when they need HON. RICK RENZI use caused by this exchange. I am still hope- intensive support and guidance that hospice OF ARIZONA ful that Resolution Copper will continue a pro- and palliative care programs provide—is at the ductive dialogue with the climbing community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES point of diagnosis. I have included placeholder language on page A parent should never have to choose be- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 20 of the legislation entitled ‘‘Additional Rock tween hospice care and the hope for a cure. Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, with Congressman Climbing Provisions.’’ This language rep- And, because of the unpredictable course of ED PASTOR, Congressman JIM KOLBE, Con- resents my firm commitment to address this many serious childhood illnesses, it is often gressman J.D. HAYWORTH, Congressman issue before this legislation moves forward. very difficult for doctors to determine when a JOHN SHADEGG, Congressman JEFF FLAKE and The legislation does include language that re- child is within six months of death. Congressman TRENT FRANKS, I rise today to quires Resolution Copper to pay up to Since 1997, CHI has worked with CMS to introduce legislation to facilitate a land ex- $250,000 to access and develop a new climb- set up the Program for All-Inclusive Care for change in the State of Arizona. ing area. Resolution Copper is in the process Children and their Families (CHI PACC). Mr. Speaker, this legislation, the Southeast of identifying these new climbing areas. I am Unlike traditional hospice/palliative care Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act hopeful that Resolution Copper will include the models, a CHI PACC program provides a con- of 2005, facilitates a land exchange between climbing groups in this important process. tinuum of care for children and their families the Resolution Copper Company and the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- from time of diagnosis, with hope for a cure, United States in southeast Arizona. The ex- port the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and through bereavement if a cure is not at- change will convey 3,025 acres of National and Conservation Act of 2005. tained.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.023 E25PT1 E1094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 This program will allow states to receive I need a hope—a new hope, A hope that in- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION federal reimbursement for a more coordinated spires me to live, and To make all OF DR. WILLIAM C. MCCORKLE, service package than is generally provided these things happen. JR. TO OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE under Medicaid, including counseling for chil- So that the whole world can have A new dren and families, respite care, and bereave- hope, too. —Mattie J.T. Stepanek, 1999. HON. TERRY EVERETT ment services. States operating CHI PACC OF ALABAMA programs through the Medicaid Home and f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community-Based Waiver authority will also IN RECOGNITION OF THE JACKSON Wednesday, May 25, 2005 be able to serve children in families who earn COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL too much to typically qualify for Medicaid. Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to COMMITTEE ON THE DEDICATION recognize the outstanding work of Dr. Bill With Congressional support, a total of 16 OF VETERANS PARK states are already benefiting from CHI PACC. McCorkle, who serves as the Director of the Six states have their own CHI PACC Medicaid Aviation and Missile Research, Development, program in development. These are Colorado, HON. GREG WALDEN and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) at Red Stone Arsenal, Alabama. As Director, Dr. Florida, Kentucky, New York, Utah and my OF OREGON McCorkle is responsible for providing major re- state of Virginia. In addition, the New England IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search and development I support to more Region is also working toward implementing Wednesday, May 25, 2005 than 25 Army Aviation and Missile Command CHI PACC to cover four states—Maine, Mas- (AMCOM) project systems, and over 200 De- sachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. The Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the occasion of the dedication of fense agencies. Colorado program will also cover a region, Dr. McCorkle came to Redstone Arsenal in providing services to patients in six additional Medford, Oregon’s Veterans Park Memorial to pay special tribute to the members of the Vet- 1957 from Tulane University and has since states—Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New served in a number of scientific and engineer- Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. erans Park Memorial Committee of Jackson County and the many area volunteers whose ing positions, including an 18-month rotational While the CHI PACC model creates a core assignment in the Department of Army Staff set of standards and principles have been de- time and effort have made this event possible. I am proud to represent these distinguished as Science Advisor to the Director of Weapon veloped, the model itself is flexible, allowing Systems. In November 1980, Dr. McCorkle states to tailor-make different approaches to Americans in Congress, and recognize not only their tremendous work to make this park was selected for the dual role of Technical Di- running the program. Currently, about 30% of rector of the Missile Command and Director of the children who have life-threatening condi- a fitting memorial to the many brave patriots who have served our great Nation, but also for the U.S. Army Missile Laboratory. Additionally, tions qualify for Medicaid. All of these children Dr. McCorkle was named the first Director of each of their years of military service. and perhaps many more will benefit from this AMRDEC in 1999. model of care. In 1919, on a small plot of land just south Dr. McCorkle has been involved with mis- And with the support of my good friend, Mr. of Medford, a young man named Paul sile-related research and development on vir- Murtha of Pennsylvania, the Department of Rynning planted a maple tree in memory of a tually every Army missile and rocket system. Defense is working to adopt the CHI PACC friend who had been killed in World War I. His contributions include numerous papers model for its health care system. Children’s After that first tree was planted, others soon and patents for guidance and control systems, Hospice International is a living memorial to followed, each dedicated to the memory of a such as the HAWK missile system and include Ensign Alan H. Armstrong and his shipmates World War I soldier who had given his life for the most recent improvement permitting mul- lost aboard the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans during the cause of freedom. In 1958, Jackson Coun- tiple simultaneous engagements. Dr. McCorkle the conflict in Vietnam. Armstrong is the broth- ty deeded the park to the City of Medford and has received national recognition for initiating er of CHI Founder Ann Armstrong-Dailey. on Memorial Day, in 1986, it was officially pro- and guiding AMRDEC’s highly successful work The goal of all of these efforts is to prove claimed Veterans Park. Later that year the in fiber optic guidance links for missiles, pro- the effectiveness of the CHI PACC model so Veterans Memorial Committee was incor- viding a revolutionary countermeasure-resist- that it can be adopted universally—through porated with the goal of completing the memo- ant capability for finding and engaging both ro- Medicaid, S–CHIP and private insurers. rial that had been started so humbly 67 years tary wing and armored targets out of the gun- Projections from the states developing CHI earlier. ner’s line of sight. Dr. McCorkle has long PACC programs indicate that they not only ex- For the past 19 years, local veterans service championed the use of simulation techniques pect these programs to be budget neutral, but organizations including the Non Commis- for missile design and analysis, which led to they hope they will actually save the taxpayers sioned Officers Association, the Disabled AMRDEC’s Advanced Simulation Center, a money. American Veterans, the Fleet Reserve Asso- major national facility and key to a number of Since 1983, Children’s Hospice International ciation, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the successful missile development and improve- has provided new hope to the millions of chil- American Legion, the Military Order of the ment programs. dren with life threatening conditions and their Purple Heart, the Korean War Veterans Asso- I join with Dr. McCorkle’s family, friends, families. ciation, the Air Force Sergeants Association, and the state of Alabama in saluting Dr. It is in recognition of these efforts that I the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Amer- McCorkle for his nearly 5 decades of service, want to express my personal gratitude for the ican Merchant Marine Veterans, the Military and congratulate him on his outstanding ca- work of Children’s Hospice International—and Officers Association of America, the Marine reer on behalf of our national defense. to congratulate them on their 22nd anniver- Corps League and the Navy League, along f with individual volunteers and public and cor- sary. HONORING THE LIFE OF MAURICE porate sponsors, have pulled together, donat- Mr. Speaker, I would like to also submit for HORWITZ the RECORD, a poem by young Mattie J.T. ing thousands of hours of their time and hun- Stepanek, a New York Times best selling au- dreds of thousands of dollars to make this me- HON. PHIL ENGLISH thor who passed away last summer, after a morial a reality. The fruit of their labor is this memorial that recognizes the services of all OF PENNSYLVANIA valiant fight with dysautonomic mitochondrial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES myopathy. Mattie volunteered for many years our Nation’s veterans—from the American to be CHI’s spokesperson—he is a hero and Revolution to the Global War on Terrorism Wednesday, May 25, 2005 inspiration to us all CHI PACC is a living me- and from all of the Armed Services. Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to morial to Mattie. On May 29th, 2005, the citizens of Jackson recognize and honor the life of Maurice A NEW HOPE County dedicate the Veterans Park Memorial Horwitz. Born and raised in Pennsylvania’s 3rd I need a hope—a new hope. and laud the volunteers of the Veterans Park Congressional District, Maurice was a man of A hope that reaches for the stars, and That Memorial Committee who have, through their honor who brought both wisdom and leader- does not end in violence or war. untiring efforts and devotion to their cause, ship to the city of Butler. A 1930 graduate of A hope that makes peace on our earth, and brought their 19-year dream to reality. the Wharton School of Business at the Univer- That does not create evil in the world. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be part of this sity of Pennsylvania, Maurice went on to be- A hope that finds cures for all diseases, and celebration and I will continue to do all I can come the president of his family’s business, That does not make people hurt, In in Congress to express my gratitude to the Keystone Pipe and Supply, where he dis- their bodies, in their hearts, Or most of brave patriots who’ve preserved the freedoms played an unwavering commitment to innova- all, in their spirits. we all enjoy. tion and industry. Under his direction, the

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.027 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1095 company flourished, becoming one of the larg- mer boating season in South Florida. As such, CELEBRATING ASIAN PACIFIC est international distributors of specialty tubu- we must continue to support boating education AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH lar products. and awareness so that our waters can be a In addition to his strong business ethics, fun and, above all, safe place for all Ameri- SPEECH OF Maurice was known for his generosity in his cans to enjoy. private life. He had earned a reputation of HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO having a commitment of giving both time and f resources to improve the quality of life for his OF CALIFORNIA family and his neighbors. He was the embodi- ON THE RETIREMENT OF GENE A. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of a renaissance man: a constant learn- LUNDQUIST er, a collector, accomplished tennis player, Monday, May 23, 2005 scholar of art history, and a man of culture Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise who sought to bring the joys of the fine arts HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS today to recognize Asian Pacific Heritage to the Butler community. He was also known OF CALIFORNIA Month and honor the Asian Pacific Americans for his devotion to many charitable causes. who make such a positive impact in the state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maurice served as a director for the Butler of California and my district. County Memorial Hospital, worked with the Wednesday, May 25, 2005 United Way, and the Butler YMCA. In addition, California is home to more Asian Pacific Americans—4.6 million—than any other state he served as president and chairman of the Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and it has also seen the greatest increase in board of Irene State Community Mental Health honor my constituent and friend, Mr. Gene A. this population since 2000. In my congres- Center, and was chairman of the Tri-State Dis- Lundquist, of Bakersfield, California, upon his sional district, more than 76,000 Asian Pacific trict of the United Jewish Appeal. recent retirement from Calcot, Ltd., where he Americans contribute to the vibrancy and di- The life of Maurice Horwitz serves as a role had an accomplished 36-year career. Although versity of our communities. Their effect in the model for us all to follow. He embodied the I will miss working with Gene on issues of im- community has also been felt on an economic word service in its finest sense through his portance to Kern County and California, I wish level, including the many thriving small busi- kindness, hard work and generosity and will Gene and his family well as he enters this nesses they run. It has also been felt on a greatly be missed by all. next stage of his life. Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join spiritual level, as a number of Buddhist tem- me in commemorating the life of Maurice Gene was born in Bakersfield, California, ples—including the nation’s largest in Haci- Horwitz. graduated from Arvin High School, and earned enda Heights—has helped raise cultural his Bachelor of Science from Colorado State awareness throughout our communities. f University. He then served two years in the Since the early 1800’s, Asian and Pacific RECOGNIZING THE COAST GUARD, Army, where he was awarded the Decorated Americans have been crucial to the develop- COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AND Army Commendation Medal. ment of our country. They helped build our NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUN- Gene joined Calcot in 1969, and spent the transcontinental railroads and have fought for CIL FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO next 36 years working hard to further the inter- our nation, beginning with the Civil War. While PROMOTE NATIONAL SAFE ests of cotton growers in California and Ari- our country wrongly imprisoned many Asian BOATING WEEK zona, who grew to admire him for his depend- Americans in internment camps during World SPEECH OF ability and effectiveness. During his career, he War II, Japanese Americans and Filipinos val- directed the grower relations program, was ac- iantly fought for this country and our freedom HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. tive in Management Committee and Board of and continue to do so today. OF FLORIDA Directors activities, and most recently served It took our country much too long a time to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the Vice President of the Legislative and apologize and compensate the Asian Ameri- Monday, May 23, 2005 Public Affairs Department. Through his strong cans that were wronged. And it is shameful Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- relationships with growers, manufacturers, and that the United States continues to fail Filipino ognize and support the efforts of the United legislators he was able to expand markets for veterans by not keeping our promise to give States Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxil- raw cotton to textile producers. them full veteran’s benefits for their service. I iary, and the National Safe Boating Council as During his distinguished career, Gene used am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 302, which they coordinate yet another successful Na- his talent and time to serve Kern County and would repeal the provisions that deny benefits tional Safe Boating Week, May 21–27, 2005. local farmers on a broad range of agricultural for those who served our country, fought in In 2003, an estimated 78 million Americans and water issues through his active involve- the organized military forces of the Philippines enjoyed recreational boating on the approxi- ment with various agencies, committees, and and as Philippine Scouts in World War II. mately 13 million recreational vessels reg- boards. In fact, Gene became an integral com- As the chair of the Congressional Hispanic istered throughout the nation. Boating has ponent of the local agriculture and water com- Caucus, I have also seen the same type of truly become a treasured piece of American munities and is known simply as someone barriers placed before our Asian and Pacific culture. who can get the job done. American brothers and sisters that have trou- Thanks to the efforts of many, boating is be- Gene’s involvement in these organizations bled my fellow Latinos. We are working with coming safer as it grows more popular. Boat- was broad but deep. For instance, Gene the Tri-Caucus—consisting of the Congres- ing fatalities have been cut in half since the served as Chairman of the Water Association sional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional 1970’s due to increased boater education, of Kern County, Chairman of the Board of the Black Caucus and the Congressional Asian more widespread use of life vests, and safer Agricultural Council of California, Director of Pacific American Caucus—to close the gap in boating equipment. the California Farm Water Coalition, President Nonetheless, we have much work to do. In affordable health care coverage and accessi- of the Kern County Water Agency (he remains 2003, 703 Americans died in boating-related bility that continues to heavily impact all of our on its Board of Directors), Member of the Cot- accidents. Sadly, half of these deaths could communities. Together in the last session of ton Board, and as Delegate to the National have been prevented had proper flotation de- Congress, we cosponsored the Healthcare Cotton Council of America. He also was ap- vices been used. Equality and Accountability Act, H.R. 3459, I have co-sponsored, along with Represent- pointed to the California Governor’s Agricul- and expect to reintroduce the bill in the com- tural Summit, and participated in the California ative JIM COOPER and Representative GENE ing weeks. So many issues, especially dealing Agricultural Leadership Program, where he TAYLOR, House Resolution 243, which aims at with healthcare, small business assistance increasing boating safety education and acci- traveled to Africa to learn more about the gov- and education difficulties for bilingual students, dent prevention and supports the goals of Na- ernments and economies of Egypt, Ethiopia, affect both of our communities. tional Safe Boating Week. As Co-Founder and Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. I am committed to reducing the inequities Co-Chairman of the Congressional Boating As he enters retirement, Gene leaves be- for all our minority populations. As we cele- Caucus, I certainly understand the importance hind a legacy of dedicated service, expertise, brate our nation’s Asian Pacific heritage this of these issues on recreational boaters. and accomplishment. Accordingly, I thank month, be assured I will continue to work year Mr. Speaker, the upcoming Memorial Day Gene for all of his contributions and wish him round to ensure future generations have the holiday marks the unofficial start of the sum- well. tools and opportunities they need to thrive.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.031 E25PT1 E1096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 TRIBUTE TO JOHNSON COUNTY, RECOGNIZING WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ Ms. McNair is responsible for the expert KANSAS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY BROOKS technical and programmatic direction of the operations ground support facilities, including HON. DENNIS MOORE HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN operational control, engineering, and training for all programs supported at the Huntsville OF KANSAS OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Operations Support Center. Her work encom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passes the Payload Operations Integration Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Center (POIC) for International Space Sys- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, for 12 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great tems, the U.S. Payload Control Center for years, I had the honor of serving as Johnson pleasure that I rise today to recognize William International Space Systems, and the U.S. County District Attorney. I was proud of the ‘‘Bill’’ Brooks on his retirement as a member of Operations for International Space Systems. accomplishments of our office during my ten- the Board of Directors of the National Associa- Additionally, Ms. McNair has been involved in ure, including establishing the first Victim As- tion of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU). A na- the development, implementation, and sistance Unit, and beginning programs to pro- tive of Maryland, Mr. Brooks has served on verification of Chandra Operations Control tect the victims of family violence—spouse the Board of Directors of NAFCU since 1996, Center and deployment for a remote non- abuse and child abuse. and with 28 years of experience in the credit NASA location, the Smithsonian Astronomical When I left office to enter private practice, union industry I know that his presence will be Observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts—a one of my Assistant District Attorneys, Paul sorely missed by NAFCU. first for NASA. Mr. Brooks began his credit union career in Morrison, was elected and was sworn in as Ms. McNair has authored several technical 1976, working as an Examiner with the Na- Johnson County District Attorney in 1989. This papers and has been recognized with numer- tional Credit Union Administration (NCUA). He year Paul is celebrating 25 years of working in ous awards, including the NASA Exceptional later moved on to the Government Printing Of- the Johnson County District Attorney’s office, Service Medal in 1973 and 1989 as well as fice Federal Credit Union, where he served as the last 16 as District Attorney. the NASA Exceptional Achievement medal in the President/CEO. After a short period work- 1998. She has also been selected as a mem- As my Assistant D.A., Paul headed up our ing as a CPA, Mr. Brooks took a position as ber of the 1998 SES Center Development Pro- county’s narcotics prosecution efforts, and President/CEO of Lafayette Federal Credit gram. tried many homicide cases. As District Attor- Union. Today, he serves as the President/ I join with Ms. McNair’s family, friends, and ney, he and his office have been tough, but CEO of First Combined Community Federal the state of Alabama in honoring, the public fair. His professionalism is unquestioned. Paul Credit Union, located in Kensington, Maryland. service of Ms. Ann R. McNair and congratu- has continued the tradition of personally pros- Mr. Brooks is also heavily involved in the late her on an outstanding career. ecuting many of Johnson County’s most dif- Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run, which ben- ficult and serious cases. During his 25 years f efits the Children’s Miracle Network. Several as a prosecutor, Paul has tried over 100 jury years ago, after the race lost its sponsor and STEM CELL RESEARCH trials, including many complex homicide needed a new one, Mr. Brooks was the driving ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 cases. Among the accomplishments during his force behind getting credit union sponsorship years as D.A., Paul has established a gang of the race and establishing a partnership with HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO task force, successfully promoted ‘‘hard 40’’ the Children’s Miracle Network. He is Chair- OF MASSACHUSETTS legislation to increase sentences for murder, man Emeritus of the Credit Union Miracle Day, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and helped establish D.A.R.E. programs in our Inc. Board of Directors. This year, the event county. Wednesday, May 25, 2005 raised $400,000 in donations, and to date, the All of Paul’s friends enjoyed this story: two run has raised over $1 million in donations for Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years ago, on his 49th birthday, Paul was driv- the Children’s Miracle Network. express my strong support for H.R. 810—the ing down a suburban street when he wit- I congratulate Mr. Brooks on his longtime Stem Cell Research and Enhancement Act. nessed a burglary. Paul followed one of the service to NAFCU, and to the entire credit I want to make it clear that the type of sci- suspects in his car, and ended up chasing him union community. While this marks the end of entific research some in this chamber are try- down on foot. Two youths were charged with his time at NAFCU, I am certain it also marks ing to prevent will occur. It is occurring as we burglary, theft and possession of alcohol. a beginning for some new activity to which he speak—all around the world. Paul is a past president of the Kansas will no doubt tirelessly devote himself. Con- However, we face a substantial threat that County and District Attorneys Association and gratulations on your retirement from the in this new field, with all of its promise and po- of the Johnson County Bar Foundation. He is NAFCU Board, Mr. Brooks. tential, America will be left behind. If our cur- a past recipient of the Clarence M. Kelly rent political leadership continues to restrict re- f Award for Excellent in Criminal Justice Admin- search as other countries embrace it—we risk istration in Kansas City, and was named 2001 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- losing not only our research edge, but also our Prosecutor of the Year by the Kansas County TIONS OF ANN R. MCNAIR IN scientists. American scientists will pursue their and District Attorneys Association. SUPPORT OF AMERICA’S EXPLO- research in places like Korea and Israel, and Paul has actively supported community or- RATION OF SPACE international scientists will no longer come to ganizations, serving as board president of America as they have for generations . . . Sunflower House and Safehome, Inc., two or- HON. TERRY EVERETT people like Einstein and Fermi, just to name ganizations that began during my term as D.A. OF ALABAMA two. Paul has also been active in the Metropolitan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Make no mistake—as a result of the restric- Organization to Counter Sexual Assault tive policies of this Congress and the current (MOCSA), where he served on the board and Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Administration, many companies may not in- chaired the Johnson County Advisory Council. Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to vest in this research here in America. How- He has also chaired the Johnson County recognize the efforts of Ann R. McNair, who ever, American companies will make sure that United Way campaign. serves as the Director of the Mission Oper- they have a piece of this business by investing Paul and his wife Joyce are the proud par- ations Laboratory in the Engineering Direc- in foreign countries where the basic research ents of three children, and are active in their torate, Marshall Space Flight Center, Hunts- has been performed, scientists have perfected church, Good Shepherd Catholic Church in ville, Alabama. the techniques, and the government is wel- Shawnee, Kansas. A native of Moundville, Alabama, Ms. coming to their industry, not hostile to it. Pri- Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June 3rd, a recep- McNair is a graduate of the University of Ala- vate industry will look for a place to make tion in the Johnson County Courthouse will bama where she earned a Bachelor of these investments because the chance that celebrate Paul Morrison’s career in the District Science in Mathematics and Physics. Ms. this research could produce cures for many Attorney’s office. Although I am unable to at- McNair accepted an engineering position with devastating diseases seems very good not tend, I am proud of Paul and I want to recog- the Army in 1958 and was transferred with the only to scientists, but also to business leaders. nize my friend for devoting his career to pro- von Braun team to NASA in July 1960 when It is simple: There is no question that this tecting our families and our community. The that group became the nucleus for the George research will occur; there is no question that citizens of Johnson County hope his career C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, this research will result in scientific break- continues for many more productive years. Alabama. throughs; there is no question that this science

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.035 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1097 will create jobs and wealth. The only question South Korea—Researchers produce a serious flaws will be fixed in conference nego- is, who will benefit. Will America lead the way human embryonic stem cell line through so- tiations with the Senate. as we have in all other scientific advance- matic cell nuclear transfer. Our police, firefighter and other emergency ments? Will we be the pioneers and pro- 2005 (JUST LAST WEEK) service officers are routinely putting them- ducers? Or, will we relegate ourselves to mere South Korea—Scientists create stem cell selves at risk in order to ensure our safety. As consumers who send our fortunes around the lines that are tailored to match the DNA of a strong supporter of our nation’s first re- world? patients with medical conditions, creating 11 sponders, I believe it is imperative that the new lines from patients with spinal cord in- The question is whether America will con- federal government provide these fine, brave tinue to lead the world in scientific break- juries and juvenile diabetes—putting the promise of effective treatments within public servants the resources they need to throughs or take a backseat to other countries. reach. properly respond to threats of terrorism. We can already read articles in our daily f Unfortunately, the current system for distrib- newspapers that tell us of the commitments uting grants to first responders does not allo- other countries have made to this research RECOGNIZING ADRIAN ANTHONY cate funding in a timely fashion. According to and the subsequent advancements they have REMPILLO EVANGELISTA the Department of Homeland Security, only made. Two years ago, China announced plans about 48 percent of the funding obligated to for the construction of a massive stem cell HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO the State of North Dakota between 2002 and complex in Tianjin, which is scheduled for OF GUAM 2004 has actually been spent to support first completion in 2010. One of their professors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES responders’ efforts to prepare for and respond claimed, ‘‘We are not that far behind [the to terrorist attacks, leaving about $20.6 million West] anymore.’’ We have come a long way Wednesday, May 25, 2005 to still be spent. H.R. 1544 addresses this from the shocking news eight years ago that Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today issue by streamlining the funding process for researchers in Scotland cloned Dolly the to commend Midshipman Adrian Anthony terrorism preparedness grants and moving the Sheep to the promising news just last week Rempillo Evangelista on his graduation from planning to the front end of the application that researchers in South Korea produced 11 the United States Naval Academy and his process. By restructuring this process, it is new embryonic stem cell lines that were ge- commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the predicted that the time it takes to get funds netic matches to patients with devastating dis- United States Marine Corps on Friday, May from the federal government to the local entity eases and ailments. Increasingly we are read- 27, 2005. Adrian hails from our sister island to will be shortened by about 6 months. ing about advances that occur in other places the north, Tinian. He is a young man of char- However, I have deep concerns regarding around the world. Some of these advances acter and determination who, if his past suc- the minimum funding levels provided in H.R. raise ethical concerns, but because they do cess is any indication, has a promising future 1544. Every state and city needs to have not occur on our shores, we do not have a ahead. some minimum infrastructure for emergency say over the ethical standards and consider- Adrian has distinguished himself during his response. Unfortunately, the minimum funding ations that accompany the research. four years at the Naval Academy, where he levels provided in H.R. 1544 do not go far I do not intend to imply that nothing is hap- will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in In- enough to ensure that a rural state such as pening in America. To the contrary, many sci- formation Technology. Most Marine Corps offi- North Dakota will be provided the resources entists, many of them in my own district, are cers seek positions in the infantry, but for Adri- needed to develop and maintain a safe, emer- working feverishly to find new cures for var- an—who marches to a different beat—Navy gency response infrastructure. Seeing that we ious diseases. I understand that some Ameri- familiarization training has convinced him that do not know where terrorists will strike next, it cans object to embryonic stem cell research. Marine Corps aviation provides the greatest is important that all communities possess However, many thoughtful, principled persons challenge and fulfillment. Following completion properly trained first responders who are from all of our Nation’s religious and ethical of his training in Quantico, Virginia, Adrian equipped with the appropriate equipment and traditions support embryonic stem cell re- plans on pursuing a career as a Marine pilot technology to prevent, prepare for and re- search. Self-anointed moralists should not and will attend flight school in Pensacola, Flor- spond to acts of terrorism. Despite my objec- jeopardize the health of our loved ones and ida. tions to H.R. 1544’s minimum funding levels, the economic future of our country. Adrian was an outstanding athlete at the I am going to vote for this bill based on the We will not know for another decade just Naval Academy. As the 2005 Brigade Boxing expectation that the minimum guarantee will how far we have fallen behind the rest of the Champion at the 139 pound weight class, be increased during negotiations with the Sen- world. I am including for the record just a Adrian went on to become the 2005 Midwest ate. small list of scientific breakthroughs using Regional Champion. He finished his collegiate f these procedures that have been made in boxing career by placing third at the National other countries. We have waited long enough Collegiate Boxing Championship held in Colo- HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS to expand our Nation’s restrictive policy. I urge rado Springs, Colorado earlier this year, earn- OF ELEANOR FORD my colleagues to join me in voting yes for ing All-American Collegiate Boxing Team hon- H.R. 810. ors from the National Collegiate Boxing Asso- HON. BART GORDON STEM CELLS—MAY 2005 ciation. OF TENNESSEE 1997 Midshipman Evangelista’s parents are Anto- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scotland—An embryologist at the Roslin nio and Evelyn Evangelista and he is the old- Institute in Edinburgh created a lamb using Wednesday, May 25, 2005 DNA from adult sheep—known to the world est of four children. He is a graduate of Tinian High School. We all share in the pride that the Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as Dolly the Sheep honor Eleanor Ford, Executive Director of the 2002 people of Guam and the Northern Mariana Is- lands have in Adrian Evangelista’s accom- Hartsville-Trousdale County Chamber of Com- Singapore—Researchers grow human em- merce and Roastee of the Trousdale Reading, bryonic stems cells without using animal plishments. cells to protect them. Semper Fidelis! Education, Arts, Drama and Science (READS) Benefit Roast, Thursday, May 26, 2005. 2003 f Eleanor has quite a large list of individual Japan and Scotland—Researchers identify THE FASTER AND SMARTER a gene in embryonic stem cells that allows accomplishments, as well as numerous con- them to regenerate and develop into any FUNDING FOR FIRST RESPOND- tributions to the Hartsville, Tennessee commu- kind of cell. ERS ACT nity. She was a florist for 32 years, an instruc- 2004 tor at Volunteer State Community College in Israel—Researchers develop human embry- HON. EARL POMEROY Hendersonville, Tennessee, Brownie Scout onic stem cells into beating heart cells. OF NORTH DAKOTA Troop Leader, President of the PTA, during Israel—Scientists coax embryonic stem IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which time she brought a music instructor into cells to become nerve cells that when trans- the school system, and the first woman to planted into rats with symptoms of Parkin- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 serve on a jury in Trousdale County. Eleanor son’s alleviate some of the symptoms. Israel and Chicago—Teams from Israel and Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was chosen as the first Ms. Senior Tennessee Chicago develop disease-specific embryonic say that I will be voting for H.R. 1544, the in 1991 and was in the Top Ten in Atlantic stems cell lines from embryos carrying ge- Faster and Smarter Funding for First Re- City. She later served as Board Chairman for netic disorder. sponder Act with the expectation that this bill’s Ms. Tennessee Senior.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.038 E25PT1 E1098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 Most everywhere you look in Hartsville, wrong message when they look to us and see and Bishop Baraga Central High School in there are touches of Eleanor: Fred’s the Dollar the precedents that we are setting. For ex- Marquette. In 1968, he was appointed Super- Store, Subway, Trey Park, the Gazebo, the ample, when Venezuelan officials were re- intendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese cently criticized for adopting a restrictive 1800’s train depot, the amenities around the new media law, they immediately cited a of Marquette and three years later was ap- courthouse, and the Living History Museum. ruling that sentenced a Rhode Island jour- pointed Superintendent of Catholic Education Eleanor continues to work tirelessly to make nalist to six months house arrest for refusing focusing on not only Catholic schools but also Hartsville an even better place to live. to divulge a source. As is evident from Ven- for all religious education throughout the Dio- Currently, Eleanor stays busy teaching ezuela, instances such as these are bound to cese. Seniorcize Class twice a week, hosting a radio weaken freedom of press in other countries, Throughout his 50 years of ministry, Father show each Friday, and writing a weekly col- where reporters are already more frequently Gauthier has held many positions in the umn. forced to cooperate in government investiga- church. He was the Director of Evangelization The Trousdale READS program was formed tions. The last thing we need is for inter- and served as Secretary, Treasurer and then national journalists to be questioning our earlier this year to promote learning and over- dedication to upholding free speech guaran- as President of the Priests’ Council. He was a sees the distribution of books from the Dolly teed in the U.S. Constitution. member and President of the Priest Personnel Parton Imagination Library. The program pro- We must do something to remedy this situ- Board and also a member of the Diocesan vides a free book each month to every child ation that is making honest journalism and Reconciliation Board. He spent several terms under age 5 in the county. I can think of no true confidential sources a thing of the past. on the St. Joseph’s Association for Priest Re- better way to honor Eleanor, than to do so in The administration and judiciary should ex- tirement and was also a consultant to the a way which benefits Trousdale County. I wish ercise greater discretion in requiring report- Bishop. Eleanor and her family continued success. ers to reveal their sources so that journalists Although Father Gauthier is retired now, he and every American can regain their con- f fidence in the First Amendment’s protection. continues to help parishes and serve his faith. He continues his 30th year as Director of the f PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT Propagation of the Faith, Director of the Holy FATHER LAWRENCE T. GAUTHIER Childhood Association, the Home Mission and HON. JIM McDERMOTT 50TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY in 2000 he was assigned as the Catholic Re- OF WASHINGTON lief Services Director. Once again for the third IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BART STUPAK year, Father Gauthier has been assigned to Wednesday, May 25, 2005 OF MICHIGAN represent the senior priests of the dioceses on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Priests’ council. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I, like Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 many, believe that the First Amendment is atives to join me in thanking Father Lawrence currently under attack. Yesterday I attended a Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to T. Gauthier for his service to the Holy Catholic forum titled ‘‘Media Bias and the Future of pay tribute to an outstanding man of faith, Fa- Church and his tireless dedication to the value Freedom of Press.’’ I’d like to submit to the ther Lawrence T. Gauthier. On June 4th, of education and involvement in his faith com- RECORD the statement that I distributed there 2005, Father Gauthier will celebrate the 50th munity. Beyond the incredible credentials, yesterday, as well as the Freedom of Informa- anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Fa- leadership roles and accomplishments that tion request that I filed with the Department of ther Gauthier’s contribution to the Catholic span his lifetime, Father Gauthier has shown Justice. Church and his faith has touched so many in unwavering commitment to the people he has I’d like to call attention to an issue of ex- Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and beyond. served. He has truly done God’s work through treme and growing importance: an alarming Father Gauthier’s has focused on education his teachings and as a role model for parish- trend in the dilution of First Amendment throughout his entire life. Born to Leo and rights regarding freedom of the press. Today ioners. reporters are being compelled to reveal their Margaret Gauthier on February 26, 1929 in f confidential sources—or else face jail time Marquette, Michigan, he attended grade and/or stiff fines. Prosecutors are insisting school in the Catholic school of Marquette. In HONORING THE TOWN OF MILLRY, upon this and judges are backing up their de- 1949, he studied at the Salvatorian Minor ALABAMA, ON THE OCCASION OF mands by ordering reporters to testify and Seminary and St. Francis Major Seminary in ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY provide confidential information. This is Wisconsin, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Phi- turning the news media into an investigative losophy in 1951. He then went on to complete HON. JO BONNER arm of the judicial system and a research four years of theology at St. John’s Provincial tool of the government—exactly the opposite OF ALABAMA of what it is supposed to be. The increasing Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On June 4th, 1955 at St. Peter Cathedral, pressure on journalists will most certainly Wednesday, May 25, 2005 lead to a decline in investigative reporting, Bishop Thomas L. Noa, D.D. ordained Father threatening freedom of press and the public’s Lawrence T. Gauthier as a priest of the Holy Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to need, and right, to know. Catholic Church. Although he had obtained a honor the Town of Millry, Alabama, on the oc- This trend is not just talk, although major goal in his career, he continued to pur- casion of the 100th anniversary of its found- anecdotally, the past few years document sue his education. In 1960, Father Gauthier ing. the greatest assault on source confiden- attended Catholic University where he earned Millry was founded on June 2, 1905, incor- tiality in the U.S. in decades. Hard evidence porated in 1921, and the community’s first and more specific statistics are being sought his Masters Degree in school administration so that this issue can be brought to the at- and counseling. From 1965–1973 he under- election was held in 1922. Millry derived its tention of the nation without room for dis- took post graduate studies in his hometown of name from ‘‘Mill Creek,’’ which ran almost di- pute. In fact, in an effort to uncover statis- Marquette at Northern Michigan University in rectly through the center of the town and was tics that the government is unwilling to dis- Education Systems. He also studied at Mount a resource which contributed heavily to the close, I have just filed a Freedom of Informa- Mary College in Cincinnati, Ohio and Catholic community’s development. Millry also took its tion (FOI) request to the Department of Jus- University in Washington, D.C. in the field of name from the two grist mills and the saw mill tice, asking for access to and copies of Religious Education. located on the creek’s fast-flowing waters. Set- records which show the number of subpoenas tlers who came to the Millry area were at- requested, as well as the number of sub- As a priest, Father Gauthier has dedicated poenas authorized, in order to obtain infor- his entire life and career to the church. He tracted to the fishing at the state lake, the mation from, or about, members of the news served as administrator of two missions in the beautiful scenery of the stands of tall pine media in the years 2001–2004. I believe this in- diocese and also as pastor at Nativity Parish trees, and the green pastures. formation will prove that my concerns with in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Michael’s Parish in The first schools were run in local homes or the First Amendment go farther than just Marquette and St. Louis the King Parish in in available buildings. In the early 1900s, a anecdotes. As soon as I obtain this informa- Marquette. small school served by three teachers was tion, I will release it to the public, as I feel During those years in the church, he contin- constructed. Later, a two-story school building it will be very eye-opening. The protection of freedom of the press is a ued his devotion to education by spending the was constructed in 1920, with the first grad- central pillar of our democracy, and sharing greater part of his priestly ministry in the field uating class marching in 1929. Additionally, in information with the public is imperative in of Catholic Education serving as principal of those early days, there was only a single a nation with these strong democratic tradi- Loretto Central High School in Sault Ste. church of the Methodist denomination which tions. Other countries are being sent the Marie, Holy Name High School in Escanaba was built in 1910.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.042 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1099 The Alabama, Tennessee, and Northern in the Base Realignment and Closure 2005 up his gear and set out through the black (AT&N) Railroad was initially supposed to run Account. muddy waters to save the stranded divers. near the town of Healing Springs, a thriving f It took Hammerberg five hours to free the resort area near Millry. However, Mr. Pettus, first diver. George Fuller, who had been the owner of the resort, refused to grant a MEMORIAL DEDICATION IN HONOR pinned by a steel plate, shook Hammerberg’s right-of-way through his property for the rail- OF OWEN F.P. HAMMERBERG hand underwater before heading to the sur- road. As a result, in 1912 the route was face for safety. In the attempt to save the sec- moved one-and-a-half-miles east through the HON. BART STUPAK ond diver, Earl Brown, a large steel plate slid town of Millry. The location of the railroad sta- OF MICHIGAN through the mud toward them. Hammerberg tion, being the nearest station to Healing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES took the brunt of the plate on himself to save the life of the other diver. As a result, Springs, was responsible for much of Millry’s Wednesday, May 25, 2005 growth. Hammerberg was crushed to death. Seventy- It is not known when the town became more Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to three hours after Hammerberg volunteered for commonly referred to as Millry. However, post- pay tribute to an All-American hero. On Me- the assignment, a Filipino father and son used al records indicate that the first post office was morial Day, May 30 2005, Medal of Honor their unsophisticated methods to rescue the established in Millry on May 21, 1859. Mr. Veteran Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg last trapped diver, Earl Brown. The father-son James C. Warrick was the first postmaster. will have a large granite monument dedicated team recovered Hammerberg’s body. The first post office was located in Healing in his honor and memory by the Menominee That February, Hammerberg was awarded Springs from 1894 until the present post office Mid County VFW Post 5966. This monument the last non-combat Congressional Medal of in Millry was opened in 1905. Therefore, it is dedication is fitting in honoring the epitome of Honor in Michigan at the Grosse Ile Naval possible that Millry was a town or community a hero on this Memorial Day. Station where his mother and father received as far back as 1859, but maps only show Born to Elizabeth (Leaveck) and Jonas duplicate medals. He also received the Amer- Millry in 1905. Regardless, Millry was by 1918 Hammerberg, a Swedish immigrant, on a farm ican Defense Service Medal Fleet Clasp, Asi- a booming community. The town’s early busi- 3 miles east of Dagget, Michigan, Owen atic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American nesses consisted of three stores, a two-story Hammerberg was instilled with the values that Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory hotel, a blacksmith shop, a cotton gin and grist would later make him an American hero. After Medal. These medals and his uniform are on mill, a barber, a dentist and a doctor. moving to several small towns in Michigan’s display at Michigan’s Own Inc., Military and The Citizen’s Bank was established in the Upper Peninsula, the Hammerbergs settled in Space Museum in Frankenmuth, Michigan. early 1920s but closed during the depression Stephenson long enough for Owen On August 19, 1954, the U.S. Navy in 1930. By 1922, the Millry Baptist Church Hammerberg to attend grade school and a launched a destroyer escort, the USS was organized in the school building with Rev- portion of high school. The family then went Hammerberg, in the name and honor of Owen erend H.M. Mason as its pastor and with a on to Flint, Michigan, where Owen Hammerberg with his family present. His congregation of 29 members. By 1960, a brick Hammerberg dropped out of school and hitch mother christened the new ship. Approxi- mately the same time, Hammerberg Road was structure was constructed on the same site to hiked out west to work on a ranch before join- dedicated in Flint, Michigan and a park in De- replace the earlier structure. ing the Navy. The current city hall was built during Mayor At age 21, Hammerberg enlisted in the troit was named in his honor. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to remind the House of Carpenter’s administration, and a water sys- Navy on July 16, 1941. After training at the Representatives that on February 17, 1945, tem and fire department were completed dur- Great Lakes Training Center near Chicago, he Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg did not ing Mayor Lamberth’s administration. was assigned to the USS Idaho and USS Ad- have to put on his diving suit that last time Mr. Speaker, the Town of Millry has experi- vent, a minesweeper, for several years. While and brave the dark waters to save these men. enced many changes over the past 100 years. aboard the Advent, he showed a first glimpse Yet without hesitation, this young man from Despite these sometimes difficult challenges, of true bravery when a cable tangled in a mine Dagget, Michigan showed the world what it Millry remains one of the most attractive com- risked an explosion and the lives of the men means to be an American serviceman—un- munities in the Washington County area. The on board. Without hesitation, Hammerberg selfishly courageous. I ask the House of Rep- nearly 800 residents of Millry, Alabama, are dove into the water, freeing the cable and sav- resentatives to join me in honoring the life and firmly rooted in their proud past, and continue ing the lives of his comrades. He was rec- memory of Owen Hammerberg, an All-Amer- to display an optimistic outlook on the future of ommended for a Bronze Star, but unfortu- ican hero on this most appropriate of holidays, their community. The hard work and devotion nately never received one. Memorial Day. the leaders of the community have exhibited Hammerberg’s instincts combined with his for the past 100 years has yielded a stable swimming ability made him the perfect mem- f community that will be a continuing success. ber of the Deep Sea Diving School where CONGRATULATING MR. DONALD G. It is my hope the Town of Millry enjoys all upon graduation he was assigned to the Com- WALDON ON THE OCCASION OF the best of continued prosperity for the next mander Service Force, U.S. South Pacific HIS RETIREMENT AS ADMINIS- one hundred years, and it is my distinct pleas- Fleet, Salvage Unit in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. TRATOR OF THE TENNESSEE- ure to represent this fine community in the On February 17, 1945, Boatwain’s Mate Sec- TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY DEVEL- United States House of Representatives. ond Class, Owen Francis Patrick Hammerberg OPMENT AUTHORITY f showed his incredible talent, instinct and brav- ery that would later cause roads, ships and CLEANING UP BRAC SITES parks to be named in his honor. HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA In May 1944, the Navy was forced to blow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. EARL BLUMENAUER up and sink 5 ship-tanks that had been set Wednesday, May 25, 2005 OF OREGON ablaze risking the explosion of nearby battle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES air-ships. Then the following February, they Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great called in five diving teams to raise the hulks pride and pleasure that I rise to honor Mr. Wednesday, May 25, 2005 and clear the channel. Hammerberg was as- Donald G. Waldon on the occasion of his re- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, when the signed to one of the teams. Each team would tirement from the position of Administrator of Military Quality of Life Appropriations bill be allowed to go ‘‘on leave’’ when their ship the Tennessee-Tombigbee Water Develop- comes to the floor, I intend to offer two was raised. An easy task for the skilled ment Authority. Mr. Waldon has held this posi- amendments to increase funding for the Base Hammerberg and his team, they completed tion for the past 20 years and has served the Realignment and Closure 1990 Account. One, their assignment and went on leave. waterway and its many users well. His dedica- at $351 million, would provide the funding to Another team, not bearing nearly the same tion and hard work have been a powerful complete all environmental remediation on fortune, became trapped in the steel and ca- asset in helping to develop the waterway and bases closed during the 1988 BRAC round. bles of a downed ship. In the attempt to reach the areas surrounding it. The second, at $55 million, would provide the them, the waters became muddied and not Mr. Waldon, a native of Columbus, Mis- funding necessary to complete all unexploded even a special diving team from New York sissippi, grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He grad- ordnance cleanup on bases closed during the would risk the rescue mission. After the call uated from Mississippi State University with a 1988 BRAC round. The offset for these in- went out for volunteer divers, 23-year-old degree in Civil Engineering in 1961. He com- creases come from a corresponding decrease Hammerberg agreed and instinctively suited pleted his post-graduate studies in science

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.045 E25PT1 E1100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute cans alike with a special place to enjoy the ment under the Kohnstamm Family and RLK of Technology in 1963 and Texas A&M Uni- natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As I & Company, I would like to highlight the tre- versity in 1964. He is also a 1994 graduate of commute each week from my home in Hood mendous job that has been done to make the the Economic Development Institute at the River to our nation’s capital city, I am warmly lodge one of the premier destinations in the University of Oklahoma. greeted by the sight of Mt. Hood and thus fre- Pacific Northwest that all walks of life enjoy In 1961, Don Waldon moved back to Mobile quently reminded that Timberline Lodge is a year round. The Kohnstamms are great hosts and began his career with the U.S. Army very special place in our very special country. and great neighbors to all of us in Oregon, Corps of Engineers, where he worked as a 100 years ago the U.S. Forest Service was and to outdoor enthusiasts around the world. project engineer conducting feasibility studies established by President Teddy Roosevelt to Oregonians are fortunate to have them as our for water resource projects such as ports and maintain and sustain the diverse, healthy, and neighbors. waterways. In 1966, Don became a Budget productive management of our national for- f Examiner in the Office of Management and ests. Since its establishment in 1905, the U.S. Budget (OMB) of the Executive Office of the Forest Service has been an integral part of the HONORING THE SERVICE OF President where he advised the OMB and history of Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge. ROBERT RANGEL White House officials, including the president, Timberline Lodge sits 6,000 feet above sea on major budgetary, policy, and legislative level on Mt. Hood, the tallest mountain in Or- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER matters involving natural resources. His agen- egon at 11,235 feet above sea level. Mr. OF CALIFORNIA cy responsibilities included the Interior Depart- Speaker, the lodge itself is a testament to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, the Corps of Engineers and the Ten- trials and tribulations that our nation faced dur- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 nessee Valley Authority. From 1969 to 1974, ing the Great Depression. It can be seen as he held the position of Principal Examiner, at a symbol of our strength and resolve, as well Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to which time he assumed the duties of Deputy as a past generation’s struggle to overcome recognize and honor Mr. Robert Rangel, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of adversity. President Franklin D. Roosevelt staff director for the House Armed Services the Interior. His responsibilities included man- commissioned the construction of Timberline Committee, for his 18 years of loyal and dedi- agement of all land and water resource agen- Lodge in 1936, a project many at the time cated commitment to the Committee and to cies within the Department of the Interior. At called the ‘‘American Experiment.’’ Through the United States Congress. that point in time, they had a total annual the Works Progress Administration, Roosevelt Robert graduated from the University of budget of nearly $2 billion and nearly 12,000 employed numerous craftsmen throughout the Kentucky and immediately went to work for employees. Additionally, he served on a num- country who had fallen onto hard times during Representative Larry J. Hopkins in Lexington, ber of White House task forces, particularly the depression. Over 500 people worked dili- Kentucky. He then moved to Washington, D.C. those involving energy during this period. gently for 15 months while battling the cold of to be a Rep. Hopkin’s Senior Legislative As- In 1974, after a successful career in the fed- the Cascades as they worked to construct the sistant. eral government, Don decided to move back lodge by hand, even through the heart of win- In 1987, Robert joined the House Armed to the south and was hired as the Deputy Ad- ter. They did so with remarkable skill, style, Services Committee as a Professional Staff ministrator at the Tennessee-Tombigbee Wa- and substance, and they did so very quickly Member responsible for intelligence, defense, terway Development Authority. On July 1, and efficiently. In September of 1937, Presi- acquisition and counter-drug policy. He also 1984 Don took over the position of Adminis- dent Roosevelt opened the lodge to great fan- served as the lead writer of the committee’s trator, a position he has held for the past 20 fare. after-action report on Operation Desert Storm. years. Today we see Timberline Lodge as a fan- By 1994, Robert assumed the role of Deputy Mr. Speaker, there are few individuals who tastic success story and a shining example of Staff Director and was responsible for the have provided more invaluable service to their the self-determination that helped propel a na- daily operations of the committee and staff. In community, their state, and their country than tion and a generation from the hardship and 2000, he was appointed Staff Director for the Donald Waldon. He is an outstanding example difficulties we faced during the Great Depres- Committee under former Chairman Floyd of the quality individuals who have devoted sion. This was not always the case. There Spence. their lives to public service, and I ask my col- were times when it appeared that Timberline Robert is a respected leader who shepherds leagues to join with me in congratulating him Lodge would not succeed. Soon after the the annual defense authorization act through on the occasion of his retirement. I know his dedication in 1937, it fell on hard times. Mis- the Congressional process and ultimately into family—his wife, Jackie, his four children, and management and poor decisions by numerous public law. As such, he is a constant and his four grandchildren—as well as his col- operators left many wondering if the toils of trusted advisor to the Chairman, ranking mem- leagues and many friends join with me in the labor that went into the construction of ber, staff, and the committee as a whole. praising his accomplishments and extending Timberline Lodge would be left for future gen- Through his 18 years of steadfast service, heartfelt thanks for his many efforts on behalf erations of Oregonians to enjoy. It was closed Robert has bestowed onto the committee an of the state of Alabama, and indeed, a grateful temporarily during World War II, and just 18 extensive knowledge of national security nation. I would like to wish him much success years after its inception the future of the lodge issues & policy and was able to provide a in all future endeavors as he enters this new appeared bleak. clear understanding of legislative procedure. I phase of his life. Then a remarkable young man named Rich- speak for myself, past chairman, ranking mi- ard Kohnstamm arrived on the scene from f nority members, and any and everyone who New York City and brought hope and enthu- has had the privilege of working with Robert, TRIBUTE TO TIMBERLINE LODGE siasm to the region, albeit with little experi- in thanking him for his tireless work and dedi- ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ence in the hotel and lodging business. During cation to the House Armed Services Com- his travels, Richard had seen how great mittee. HON. GREG WALDEN lodges and castles were woven into Europe’s On behalf of the Committee and the United OF OREGON cultural fabric and envisioned that Timberline States Congress, I wish him, his wife Joy, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lodge could one day mean the same for tour- two boys Alex and John, the best of luck as ists from all over the world in our beautiful he leaves the Committee and begins a new Wednesday, May 25, 2005 state of Oregon. Through his creativity, perse- chapter of his life. Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise verance, and steadfast entrepreneurship, he f to pay tribute to Timberline Lodge on the oc- fulfilled the promise of the lodge and the plen- casion of its 50th Anniversary under the man- tiful recreational opportunities that were pre- TRIBUTE TO LTC JUAN CRISTOBAL agement of the Kohnstamm Family and their viously untapped. Not only did the Kohnstamm GOMEZ III business, RLK & Company, and to commemo- family repair the damages that existed at the rate the important historical events that have time they first assumed management of Tim- HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR contributed to the lodge’s status as one of the berline Lodge and create a sense of perma- OF COLORADO great landmarks in Oregon. Timberline Lodge nent stability for it, they also established a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is a National Historic Landmark and treasure world class tourist attraction and state of the Wednesday, May 25, 2005 of Oregon that provides abundant recreational art ski lift and trail system. activities on Mt. Hood and the Mt. Hood Na- Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of the 50th Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, on this coming tional Forest, providing Oregonians and Ameri- Anniversary of Timberline Lodge’s manage- Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the men and

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.049 E25PT1 May 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1101 women in uniform who have risked life and from injuries sustained while in combat in Iraq and grit, Wallenberg saved the lives of tens of limb in the name of Liberty and Freedom. I and in service to our country. thousands of Hungarian Jews, including my wish to give special attention to LTC Juan John was born in Carmel, New York and wife Annette and myself. After the liberation of Cristobal Gomez III, an extraordinary man who was a graduate of Oviedo High School in Budapest, Wallenberg was arrested by the So- devoted his life to God and Country. Oviedo, Florida. This fine young man was just viet military, and he was never seen outside Those of us from the San Luis Valley and 21 years old. the Soviet gulag since then. Sweden did not Northern New Mexico were privileged to know Lance Corporal Schmidt was a proud mem- press the Soviets for his release, and many this man of exceptional character and pro- ber of the United States Marine Corps, and Swedish diplomats saw him as an example of found faith. LTC Gomez always said ‘‘When today he was laid to rest at Arlington National what a diplomat should not do. Jan Eliasson you honor one veteran, you honor all vet- Cemetery. We remember today John’s cour- disagreed strongly with that view. He has erans.’’ Through this tribute to Juan, I pay age and his ultimate sacrifice to our nation. been one of the strongest and most effective homage to all who have served and sacrificed Greater love hath no man than to give up advocates of Raoul Wallenberg, and he has for this great Nation. his life for others. The freedom we enjoy and been a leader in Sweden in honoring Juan Cristobal Gomez III was born in Du- the liberty in the world for which he fought are Wallenberg’s humanitarian heritage. rango, CO in 1946 and was raised on the part of the great legacy John leaves behind. Mr. Speaker, the position of President of the Gomez Ranch in Frances. He enlisted in the He was the son of John Schmidt, Jr. of UN General Assembly is critically important, Army June 2, 1969 at Ft. Polk, LA, and then Bunnell, Florida. His additional family included and Jan Eliasson comes to it at a critical time graduated from Officer Candidate School in his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Eric in the history of the United Nations. But he 1970. During his time in the Army and Army Jimenez, and another stepfather, Donald also brings an exceptional background that Reserves, Juan was stationed with Ft. Carson, Porricelli, all of Danbury, Connecticut; and his makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Gen- CO, Evans Army Medical Center, CO, and maternal grandparents, Richard and Jean eral Assembly at this time. William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft. Backlund of St. Augustine, Florida. To all of As Jan takes the helm at the General As- Bliss, TX. He served on active duty with John’s family, we extend our deepest sym- sembly, the United Nations faces demands for Evans Army Medical Center Unit during Oper- pathy. reform. The Secretary General has already ation Desert Storm, and also spent time with Mr. Speaker, because of Lance Corporal made positive and far-reaching proposals, and Medcom Unit #15281 in Korea in 1996 and John T. Schmidt Ill’s sacrifice for our country, the Congress is preparing to consider legisla- again in 1998. Throughout his career he re- I ask all Members of the House of Represent- tion on that same issue in the next few weeks. ceived many military awards arid attended atives to join me in recognizing his service as The President of the General Assembly will several military schools. Juan retired from the a Marine and his life as a wonderful son, and also chair a summit this fall to review the Mil- United States Army Reserves as a Lieutenant in remembering his dedication to the United lennium Development Goals on sustainable Colonel in 1996. States of America. and equitable global development. Juan touched the lives of everyone he came f into contact with, always parting with ‘‘I love Jan served as Sweden’s Ambassador to the you’’ or ‘‘God bless’’. After he retired from the TRIBUTE TO JAN ELIASSON, SWE- United Nations from 1988 to 1992, and at that Army Reserves, he continued to serve his DEN’S AMBASSADOR TO THE same time he served as the Secretary Gen- country through the work he did with veterans. UNITED STATES AND THE NEW eral’s personal representative on Iran/Iraq. In He exemplified the notion that even when the PRESIDENT OF THE UN GEN- 1992 he was appointed the first Under Sec- uniform is placed in the closet, a soldier’s duty ERAL ASSEMBLY retary General for Humanitarian Affairs, and in is never complete to his Nation. that post he was involved in UN operations in In November of 2003, Gomez was honored HON. TOM LANTOS Somalia, Sudan, Mozambique and the Bal- kans. Few Presidents of the General Assem- with an award from the Congressional Medal OF CALIFORNIA bly come to that position with the broad expe- of Honor Society for ‘‘furthering the goals of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Congressional Medal of Honor Society by rience as well as the intellectual and emotional fostering and perpetuating patriotism in com- Wednesday, May 25, 2005 commitment to the United Nations that Jan munities throughout the San Luis Valley and Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to brings. Northern New Mexico.’’ Juan cherished his pay tribute to an extraordinary diplomat, a re- During his five years as Sweden’s ambas- friendships with our Medal of Honor recipients markable representative of his native Sweden, sador to the United States, he has contributed and honored them in all he did because of a friend and admirer of the United States, and to strengthening our bilateral relations in a crit- who they are and the values they embody. a man whom Annette and I count as a dear, ical time as we here faced the shock and trag- Colorado and the Nation were at a great dear friend—Jan Eliasson, the Ambassador of edy of September 11th and engaged in the loss on July 10, 2004, when we lost LTC Juan Sweden to the United States. Jan is now leav- fight against terrorism. For six years prior to Gomez. However, the life Juan led inspired us ing his position here in Washington, D.C., and his assignment in Washington, Jan was Dep- all; he challenged us to give a little of our- shortly he will assume the critical role of Presi- uty Secretary of State in the Swedish Foreign selves for the betterment of our Nation. We dent of the United Nations General Assembly, Ministry, a key position in the formulation and pay tribute this Memorial Day to thousands of the first Swede to serve in this post. implementation of Swedish foreign policy. veterans like LTC Juan Gomez, patriots who In a biographical article, an American maga- Mr. Speaker, while I am enthusiastic about gave selflessly to protect this great Nation, zine reported that Jan Eliasson is referred to Jan Eliasson’s new opportunity, we also bid and community leaders who inspire those by his friends and family as ‘‘James Bond’’ him farewell with serious reservations. He has around them by their service to a cause great- ‘‘because of his charm, elegance, and rugged been a truly outstanding representative of er than themselves. good looks.’’ The same article described Jan Sweden in the United States. He has brought f as ‘‘brilliant, serious and dedicated to strength- a genuine love of America as well as a deep ening the role of the United Nations, as well HONORING THE SERVICE OF MA- understanding and sympathy of our country as as improving the lot of man.’’ Mr. Speaker, I well. Jan was an exchange student and grad- RINE LANCE CORPORAL JOHN T. know Jan Eliasson, and I believe that these SCHMIDT III TO OUR COUNTRY uated from high school in Indiana. He has descriptions suit his persona and his character spent well over a decade as a Swedish dip- to perfection. lomat living in New York City and Washington, HON. JOHN L. MICA Another facet of Jan that I particularly ad- D.C. OF FLORIDA mire and respect has been his commitment to My wife, Annette, and I will sorely miss Jan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg. At the re- quest and with the support of the United and his wife Kerstin. We wish them well in Wednesday, May 25, 2005 States Government, Wallenberg was assigned their very important new assignment in New Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to the Swedish Legation in Budapest at the York, and we look forward to seeing them in honor and pay tribute to Marine Lance Cor- height of Nazi deportations of Hungarian Jews New York and again in the Nation’s Capital. poral John T. Schmidt III, who died on May 11 to death camps. Through creativity, tenacity

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 May 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY8.052 E25PT1 E1102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2005 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings scheduled for Thursday, JUNE 21 May 26, 2005 may be found in the Daily Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 2:30 p.m. Digest of today’s RECORD. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Education and Early Childhood Develop- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- MEETINGS SCHEDULED ment Subcommittee tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold hearings to examine issues relat- JUNE 7 meetings and hearings of Senate com- ing to American history. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- 2:30 p.m. SD–430 tees, and committees of conference. Foreign Relations This title requires all such committees East Asian and Pacific Affairs Sub- SEPTEMBER 20 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily committee To hold hearings to examine the emer- 10 a.m. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- gence of China throughout Asia relat- Veterans’ Affairs mittee—of the time, place, and purpose ing to security and economic con- To hold joint hearings with the House of the meetings, when scheduled, and sequences for the U.S. Committee on Veterans Affairs to ex- any cancellations or changes in the SD–419 amine the legislative presentation of meetings as they occur. the American Legion. As an additional procedure along JUNE 9 345 CHOB with the computerization of this infor- 2:30 p.m. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Foreign Relations Digest will prepare this information for Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Nar- cotics Affairs Subcommittee printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold hearings to examine the Western section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Hemisphere Initiative regarding safety on Monday and Wednesday of each and convenience in cross-border travel. week. SD–419

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