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CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM replenished her spirit at the Carmel Mission mediately faced the dual challenges of restruc­ Basilica where she was a faithful parishioner. turing both a centralized economy and authori­ HON. RON KIND She cared for her fourteen grandchildren and tarian political system. Unlike the often erratic OF WISCONSIN five great-grandchildren with her own special progression of other post-Soviet nations, IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kind of gentle compassion, providing a model Ukraine has moved cautiously and steadily to­ of humanity that they will carry with them al­ ward a free-market economy and multi-party Thursday , Apr il 23, 1998 ways. democracy. Just last month, Ukraine success­ Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, the announcement Her death at the age of 87 was a loss, but fully held its first national Parliamentary elec­ by the House leadership to allow an open and her generous spirit will continue to warm and tions under a new democratic Constitution and honest debate on campaign finance reform nurture the community through the memories recently passed federal election law. Nearly has been cheered by editorials and reform ac­ she has left with us. seventy percent of the citizenry turned out to tivists throughout the country. I, however, am cast a ballot in this monumental election. withholding my enthusiasm. We have been Any transition of this magnitude, however, given false promises before and I will not cele­ RECOGNIZING GEORGE DICKINSON will naturally encounter both progress, as well brate until we actually take part in a truly open as setbacks. Ukraine, as Europe's second­ debate on this issue on the House floor. HON. GLENN POSHARD largest nation with 51 million citizens, has I am not yet convinced that our goal of OF ILLINOIS faced particular challenges in transforming a passing meaningful reform will happen given IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES misguided and convoluted Soviet economic the history of the Republican leadership in the system into a transparent and viable economy, Thursday , April 23, 1998 House and the Senate on this issue. In spite open and appealing to eager foreign investors. of the support of a majority of the members of Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Many American investors have faced signifi­ the Senate, reform was defeated by proce­ take a moment to recognize the achievements cant obstacles and complications attempting to dural maneuvers. In the House a majority of and services of my constituent, George Dickin­ operate in this difficult environment. the members have been advocating for a year son of Flora, Illinois, who serves as Scout­ The fiscal year 1998 Foreign Operations Ap­ and .a half in support of campaign reform, yet master for Boy Scout Troop 282. He has vol­ propriations bill, signed into law by President we haven't gotten a vote. I hope that the lead­ unteered for the Boy Scouts of America for Clinton last year, requires U.S. Secretary of ership has finally seen that the public wants fifty years and has remained committed to this State Madeline Albright to "certify no later Congress to do something about big money in organization and his community. than April 30, 1998 that the government of politics. George has demonstrated excellent service Ukraine has made significant progress toward Mr. Speaker I will continue my effort to keep to his troops by teaching them how to survive resolving complaints by U.S. investors." With­ this issue at the forefront until I am assured in the wilderness and respect others. Over the out such certification, the· U.S. shall , under that an open honest debate will happen on past fifty years, he has taken his troops on a law, withhold fifty percent of the fiscal year campaign finance reform. The people of west­ variety of trips to help them understand the 1998 foreign assistance funding to Ukraine, ern Wisconsin will accept nothing less. great outdoors even better, including a trek to not including funds used for nuclear safety the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico, purposes. Given our country's vital long-term canoeing the boundary waters of Minnesota, strategic interest in Ukraine, however, it is my HONORING FILIPINA S. MACAHILIG and hiking the Appalachian trail through Geor­ hope that investor complaints have been suffi­ gia. It is refreshing to know we can rely on ciently resolved to warrant Secretary Albright's HON. SAM FARR role models such as George to mentor our certification on April 30. OF CALIFORNIA youth. American and Ukrainian officials alike have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S George has received numerous awards stated that the development and improvement from the local and national Boy Scout coun­ of Ukraine's business climate is crucial for Thursday , Apri l 23, 1998 cils, including the Silver Beaver Award, the Ukraine's continued path toward a true, mar­ Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise District Award of Merit and the Veteran Scout­ ket-oriented economy. While America should to note the passing of a woman whose loving er Award. He is dedicated to his Troop and commend the reform efforts attained by care for her family and community spanned dedicated to the service of the Boy Scouts. Ukraine in 1997, which have resulted in the half the world, for over half a century. George is not only an exemplary role model lowest rate of inflation since independence, Filipina S. Macahilig began life in Manila, for the Boy Scouts of Troop 282, but also for the stabilization of Ukraine's monetary unit, graduating from the University of the Phil­ the state of Illinois and it is with the greatest and the continued privatization of state-owned ippines before working as a nurse through honor that I can represent George in this enterprises, it is equally important for Ukraine World War II. The children at the schools on body. Mr. Speaker, please join me in recog­ to achieve deregulation in product licensing Panay Island were comforted by her tender nizing George Dickinson for his milestone fifty and to pursue further restructuring of its en­ and competent care. years of service to the Boy Scouts and the ergy and agricultural sectors. It is my hope At war's end, Ms. Macahilig moved to the Flora community. that Ukraine can achieve these additional, United States, first to San Francisco and then much-needed reforms through the assistance to the Monterey Peninsula, where she contin­ of continued U.S. engagement. ued to care for the ill and infirm. She and her UKRAINE Acknowledging America's role in Ukraine's beloved husband Edel raised her large family: continued economic development, former am­ four sons, Rene, Felicisimo, Requiro and HON. BOB SCHAFFER bassador to Ukraine William Green Miller re­ Edilberto, and four daughters, Alice, Berna­ OF COLORADO cently stated, "the United States has the ca­ dette, Suzanne and Teresita, all of whom IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES pacity to continue the levels of support it has graduated with highest honors and became given in the past, and in fact, should look to outstanding members of their communities. Thursday , April 23, 1998 increase those levels in order to ensure a suc­ Her warmth extended outwards into the com­ Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. cessful outcome." The Ukrainian government munity through her service as a longtime Speaker, in August 1991 , the people of has indicated that without increased foreign in­ member and officer of the Filipino Community Ukraine courageously and proudly proclaimed vestment, many structural reforms already in Organization of the Monterey Peninsula. She independence from the Soviet Union, and im- place would be difficult to maintain. For this

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statem ents or insertions which are not sp oken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates w ords inserted or appended, rather than sp oken, by a Member of the H ouse on the floor. 6688 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 reason , the Ukrainian government recently ance, legal consultations, life and medical in­ HONORING ARTHUR MITTELDORF formed the Special Task Force on Corporate surance, and representation at benefit appeal Governance and Shareholder Rights. The pur­ hearings. UDW is also working on legislation HON. SAM FARR pose of this task force is to enhance the in­ and local initiatives to establish legal recogni­ OF CALIFORNIA vestment climate in Ukraine and improve its tion and collective bargaining rights for inde­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competitiveness in the international market­ pendent providers. place. Thursday, April 23, 1998 Having completed these successful accom­ The existence of informal and unofficial Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise economies remains a frequent complaint plishments, UDW is now in the second phase today to honor Arthur Mitteldorf, a devoted among businesses attempting to operate in of its campaign to organize the remaining conservationist and warm friend and respected Ukraine. Such malfeasance can most properly 6,000 independent providers. member of the community. be attributed to Ukraine's years under Soviet As a friend and supporter of UDW for many Mr. Mitteldorf's contributions cannot be rule, where such practice was commonplace, years, I want to sincerely congratulate the measured. Throughout the years, he freely and does not reflect the overall will or potential UDW Organizing Committee and its members gave of his time and knowledge to environ­ of the nation. Rather than turning our backs on receiving this significant award from the mental advisory committees. He wrote persua­ on a promising democracy because it retains San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council for sive articles and commentaries on topics such unfortunate remnants of a failed, oppressive your many long hours and labor-intensive as air quality, hazardous materials, and the political doctrine, it is my belief that we should work in the cause of justice! consequences of building dams. His presence instead continue to engage this aspiring, re­ will be sorely missed by members of the covering independent nation and encourage Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club, where he the constructive reform Ukraine has already put words to the views of many. initiated. HONORING BLISSFIELD'S Early in life, his aesthetic sense found ex­ Rebuking Ukraine for its greatest chal­ NATIONAL HEROES pression in music. While obtaining a degree in lenges, rather than assisting her with them, is chemistry from Brooklyn College, Arthur counterproductive and could send the signal to played the cello in orchestras and chamber other nations that America has lost confidence HON. NICK SMITH ensembles. His life as a cello player was set in Ukraine's ability to further reform its system. aside to become a businessman, and he rose Such an outcome could defeat years of OF MICHIGAN to become president and chief executive of progress in this important democracy, and IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Spex Industries, Inc. in Edison, New Jersey. weaken the beneficial relationship between Later in life he returned to his music as a our two nations. It is essential that the United Thursday, April 23, 1998 member of the Chamber Music Society of the States continues to work toward ensuring an Monterey Peninsula and of the Carmel Music economically viable Ukraine which is critical to Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise Society. continued peace and stability in the region. to pay special tribute to four of my constitu­ Arthur Mitteldorf and his wife Harriet under­ ents who have demonstrated the true meaning took a project that was two years in the doing. of community service. So many people talk Together they searched Carmel Valley for a WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY: about the need to get involved and pitch in stand of redwoods that would epitomize the ORGANIZING AWARD when they see a problem, but in my district is beauty of the area. In 1990, having found a blessed to have four young people who put majestic tract, they donated 1, 100 acres of HON. BOB ALNER those words into action. redwood dotted canyons and hills to the Big OF CALIFORNIA This week, the Make A Difference Day com­ Sur Land Trust. It is now known as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRE SENTATIVE S mittee, organized by USA Weekend, named Mitteldorf Preserve. The Preserve not only Thursday, April 23, 1998 the group of Christi Stoker, Natalie provides a refuge for flora and fauna, but has Eisenmann, Amanda Nicolai, and Stephanie become the centerpiece of the Land Trust Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to public outreach, multiplying the Mitteldorf's Powell among ten recipients of a national recognize the United Domestic Workers of contribution by setting an example to others to award from the Make A Difference Day Foun­ America/AFSCME, AFL-CIO, as they are hon­ join them in their love for the land. ored by the San Diego-Imperial Counties dation. Arthur Mitteldorf's generosity, his staunch Labor Council, AFL-CIO for their contributions These girls offered some helping hands to a defense of the environment, and his commit­ to the labor movement and to the community homeless shelter in Toledo, not too far from ment to his community will be sorely missed as a whole. their hometown of Blissfield, Michigan. The by all who knew him. Our hearts go out to his The UDW Organizing Committee is being girls, who are 13, organized a coalition of family. We can take solace in the knowledge recognized by the Labor Council with its "Or­ community members to donate books, games, that his contributions will enrich generations ganizing Award" for their historic organizing wallpaper, and other materials to make this into the future . drive in which they made over 10,000 house shelter more of a home for the kids and their visits and signed up 3,200 home care workers parents who sought refuge there. They ended in a record 3% months last summer. RECOGNIZING HELEN DILLARD up collecting more than $800 in contributions These home care workers, who provide do­ for the shelter. mestic and personal care services to the el­ HON. GLENN POSHARD And, these special young people didn't stop derly and disabled, earn minimum wage with OF ILLINOIS there. They helped a young girl at the shelter no benefits. While they give their service in IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caring for the sick and infirm, they have no and her mother find a place to live. The girls sick leave, no health insurance, and no retire­ still stay in touch with the family to whom they Thursday, April 23, 1998 ment. Even though their work is controlled by gave this precious gift. Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the county and paid by the state, they are not Mr. Speaker, we are a nation that turns fa­ take a moment to recognize the accomplish­ recognized as permanent employees. They mous people into heroes-TV and movie stars ments of my constituent, Mrs. Helen Dillard of are called independent providers and have no and our national journalists. But to me, Amer­ Eldorado, Illinois. She is celebrating her fiftieth employee rights. year serving the people of Illinois as a labora­ ica's true heroes are those who devote time To correct this situation, the new members tory technologist, and I want to commend her and energy in their communities to give or of UDW have set up organizing committees in on reaching this exceptional milestone. San Diego's five supervisorial districts, offer assistance and compassion to those who As co-chair of the House Rural Health Care prioritized their demands for improving their need it. Coalition, I am pleased to see that my con­ jobs, trained 30 new delegates for the UDW Few people who have performed that task stituents are helping to truly make a difference State Convention, and initiated a membership better than Christi Stoker, Natalie Eisenmann, in the medical community. For twenty years, service program to include emergency assist- Amanda Nicolai, and Stephanie Powell. Helen worked at the Farrell Hospital, and for April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6689 twelve years she served the Hardin County recognize her accomplishments and to thank Mary Tong has worked for the labor move­ General Hospital. She then went on to Pearce the Zonta Club of Cortland County for naming ment for more than twenty years. She began Hospital, and is currently working at the Har­ Anna the Woman of Achievement for 1998. her tireless efforts while still a teenager as she risburg Medical Center, where she has im­ helped organize agricultural workers. pressed her co-workers with her diligence, skill In 1993, she founded the Support Com­ and personality. ACKNOWLEDGING ASHLEY SCOTT mittee for Maquiladora Workers. As the Com­ In addition, Helen is a model citizen in her AND MEAGHAN MOORE mittee's Executive Director, she faces consid­ hometown community. She participates in a erable risks to support the unionizing efforts of wide range of activities and never hesitates to HON. BOB SCHAFFER maquiladora workers. Mary played a critical role in assisting the workers at the Han Young lend a hand to friends and neighbors. Helen is OF COLORADO a faithful Christian and community leader who plant to accomplish an historic feat by estab­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lishing the first independent union in the devotes her time and talent to the local church Thursday, April 23, 1998 as an accomplished pianist, organist and sing­ maquiladora industry in the Tijuana border re­ gion. In battling the corporations that move er. Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. jobs . south to Mexico to attempt to exploit Helen's kind generosity and dedication has Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge two workers, pay starvation wages, and disregard brought her respect and admiration at work young constituents from Colorado's Fourth health and safety standards, Mary continues and at home. Mr. Speaker, please join with Congressional District, Miss Ashley Scott and to break new ground in bringing together me in recognizing Helen Dillard for her mile­ Miss Meaghan Moore who have the courage to speak out on a subject which most adults workers across borders. stone fifty years of service to the medical com­ Molly and Michael Busico are a labor family, munity and to the people of Eldorado. are noticeably silent-what happens to chil­ dren who are raised in a society which has and they are also a labor business. They give generous financial support to San Diego's lost its respect for life. Violent acts committed labor movement through their family business, CORTLAND ZONTA CLUB NAMES by children have increased in the last two dec­ American Income Life. Molly and Mike volun­ 1998 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT ades. With each terrible incident, we are teered to fund the Labor Council's Organizing struck with horror and bewilderment, unable or Program and financed a toll free number and perhaps unwilling to answer our own ques­ HON. JAMFS T. WALSH other campaign materials including banners OF NEW YORK tion-what has happened to our children? and bumper stickers. Through American In­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S The answer to this question comes not from come Life, they graciously host hospitality scientists or statesmen, but from the mouths Thursday , April 23, 1998 rooms for various union conferences. of babes, the children whose lives have been Molly and Mike collect food on a monthly Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, today I would like profoundly affected by a culture of violence. basis and donate it to the Labor Council's to acknowledge the very special contributions Mr. Speaker, I hereby submit for the RECORD Community Services Program. When things to my community and to humanity in general a letter submitted to the Coloradoan April 16, get particularly busy, Molly volunteers in the by an outstanding individual, the 1998 Zonta 1998 by Ashley and Meaghan, both twelve Labor Council office. The Bosicos attend affil­ Woman of Achievement award winner in years old. iate rallies together, and recently the entire Cortland, N.Y. , Mrs. Anna Forcucci. We want to inform people about how abor­ family participated in the Strawberry Workers Anna Forcucci is best known for her dedica­ tion is affecting children like us. In Arkansas March in Watsonville. The Bosicos are a good tion to community health care, especially in recently, two boys, our age, murdered four example of the family that organizes together, her work for the Cortland Memorial Hospital young girls and one teacher. They are still to stays together. · and the Cortland Memorial Foundation. be punished for their crime. We want to know These three individuals are being honored As an employee of the hospital for 20 years, why mothers can get away with abortion when by the Labor Council as Friends of Labor­ she has served in many roles. As Director of 12-year-old boys may get punished for mur­ members of the community whose work has Volunteers for 12 of those years, she led 500 der. strengthened labor's efforts and who have individuals and began many new programs. We believe murder is murder, whether it is touched the lives of thousands of San She was instrumental in the success of the a shooting, stabbing, or abortion. Numerous Diegans. It is truly fitting that the House of 1993 Additions and Alterations Campaign amounts of mothers have killed an unborn Representatives join in this recognition, and I which raised about $1 million. She is respon­ child and not given them a chance to live. We am proud to salute this year's honorees: Mary sible for the great success of the Teen Age also believe that doctors who carry out abor­ Tong, and Molly and Mike Busico. Volunteer Program, and for expanding it to in­ tions are wrong. Everyone should have a clude boys as well as girls. All participants chance to eat ice cream and get messy, play gain experience in the health care setting and in puddles and get wet. And every mother can CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB benefit from scholarships for academic serv­ experience the warmth of a hug from a child. DUNCAN ice. We understand mothers are confused and Anna is a role model not only for young afraid, but they should think twice before get­ HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH women, but for all workers in the health care ting pregnant. If we all take a stand, we can OF CALIFORNIA industry. She is highly regarded in her field stop abortion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among her colleagues around New York Mr. Speaker, thank you for considering the T hursday, April 23, 1998 State. opinions of these two young and bright con­ Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Always the leader, she graduated from stituents from Colorado. today to congratulate Bob Duncan for being LeMoyne College in Syracuse summa cum honored with the Silver Medallion Award. This laude in history and was awarded the Bishop award is the highest honor bestowed by the Ferry Prize for highest grades in religion. WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY: Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Bob Duncan Anna has served on many boards with orga­ FRIENDS OF LABOR AWARD has been a life long supporter of the Boys & nizations such as the Salvation Army, the Girls Club and is very deserving of this honor. YWCA, the County Community Services, the HON. BOB F1LNER Bob Duncan was born and raised in Fresno, Groton Health Center, and the J.M. Murray OF CALIFORNIA California. He is the son of Lee R. Duncan Center. She is a member of Zonta, the Fort­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Mary Erma Duncan and has four grand­ nightly Club and the Church Women United, children. He attended California State Univer­ and since her retirement has remained active Thursday, April 23, 1998 sity, Fresno and served in the United States as a hospital volunteer and chair of the south­ Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Army for three years during World War II , ern zone of the State Hospital Volunteer Asso­ recognize Mary Tong, Molly Busico and Mi­ where he was a Lieutenant in the Medical Ad­ ciation. chael Busico, as they are honored by the San ministration Corps. Anna Forcucci is a citizen of the highest Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL­ Bob Duncan is currently on the Board of character, integrity and ethical standards. It is CIO for their dedication to helping working Governors at California State University, Fres­ with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues to families and organized labor. no. He serves on the Steering Committee of 6690 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 the American Lung Association Celebrity Wait­ tion of her ascendance to the position of State these were some of the very fortunate who ers Luncheon and is a member of the Fresno Supervisor of Women. Mr. Speaker, it gives loved to tell the story of that horror. Rotary, Presidents, Circle-California State Uni­ me great pleasure to add my congratulations The second part of their stories is also simi­ versity, Frenso, and Little Hero's-Big Heroes and to express my deep gratitude for Mother lar-a variant of the American dream. These of Valley Childrens Hospital Program. He is Eades' years of dedicated service and for the courageous men came to the United States the Director of the Fresno Metropolitan Mu­ excellent example I know she will continue to with "little English and less money." Despite seum, Fresno City and County Boys & Girls set for Christian women everywhere. I know their lack of friends and mentors, they found Club, and the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame. my colleagues join me in saluting Mother the drive to succeed. As Loomis notes, "many Additionally, he serves on the Executive Com­ Eades on this very special occasion. millions who were unencumbered by the mittee of the Fresno Business Council, the Ex­ heavy, exhausting baggage of the Holocaust ecutive Committee of the Fresno Convention had the same opportunities and never reached & Business Bureau, and the State Center TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM KONAR out to seize them as these men did." Their Community College Foundation. success in view of the immense obstacles that Bob Duncan has been honored with many HON. TOM LANTOS impeded their path makes their stories all the awards. He has received the Presidents OF CALIFORNIA more remarkable. Award, been named Optimist Of The Year by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One other element that is also common to the Greater Fresno Optimists, recognized as these five outstanding business leaders-they Thursday , April 23, 1998 Boss of The Year by the National Secretaries are "Founders" of the U.S. Holocaust Memo­ Association and has received the Alumnus Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today represent­ rial Museum here in Washington, DC. They Award from the California State University, atives of the Congress, the Administration, have shown a strong commitment to remem­ Fresno School of Business. He has been and the Supreme Court gathered in the Great bering the brutal horrors of the Holocaust, named Honorary Member of Beta Gramma Rotunda of this historic building for the Na­ paying honor to its victims, and working to Sigma and was honored with the Top Pro­ tional Civic Commemoration to remember the prevent the repetition of this vicious inhu­ ducer Award by the California State University, victims of the Holocaust. This annual national manity. Frenso Bulldog Foundation. He has received memorial service pays tribute to the six million Mr. Speaker, William Konar is one of the the Friend of Youth Award from the Optimists Jews who died through senseless and system­ five Holocaust survivors and leading American Club, the Citizens Service Award from the atic Nazi terror and brutality. At this somber entrepreneurs highlighted in this article. Mr. Fresno Association For the Retarded, and has commemoration, we also honored those he­ Konar was extremely successful in developing appropriately had the Campus Athletic Build­ roic American and other Allied forces who lib­ a chain of 84 discount drugstores, and he has ing at California State University, Fresno erated the Nazi concentration camps over half been active and successful in real estate after named after him. a century ago. selling the drugstore operation. As we here in Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I Mr. Speaker, this past week Fortune Maga­ the Congress mark the annual Days of Re­ congratulate Bob Duncan for receiving the Sil­ zine, April 13, 1998, devoted several pages to membrance in honor of the victims of Nazi ter­ ver Medallion Award. I applaud his leadership an article entitled "Everything in History was ror, I am inserting the profile of William Konar and exceptional community involvement. I ask Against Them," which profiles five survivors of from Fortune Magazine be placed in the my colleagues to join me in wishing Bob Dun­ Nazi savagery who came to the United States RECORD. penniless and built fortunes here in their can many more years of success. WILLIAM K ONAR adopted homeland. Mr. William Konar of Rochester, New York, was one of the five that ROCHESTER, N.Y.-RACK JOBBING, DRUGSTORES, REAL ESTATE RECOGNIZING MOTHER Fortune Magazine selected to highlight in this In the years since World War II, Bill CHARLOTTE EADES extraordinary article, and I want to pay tribute Konar, now 68 , has talked very little of his to him today. Holocaust experience, and as he made the ef­ HON. GLENN POSHARD William Konar, like the other four singled out fort recently for a visitor, his face gradually OF ILLINOIS by Fortune Magazine, has a unique story, but tightened, coming to look as if he could IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there are common threads to these five tales barely squeeze out the words. He was the of personal success. The story of the penni­ youngest child of four in a family that lived Thursday, April 23, 1998 less immigrant who succeeds in America is a in the central Poland city of Radom. His fa­ Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, it is my great familiar theme in our nation's lore, but these ther, a leather wholesaler, died when he was 4-but not before the father had identified honor to rise today in recognition of an excep­ stories involve a degree of courage and deter­ this son, Welwel by name then, as an uncon­ tional and inspirational woman, Mother Char­ mination unmatched in the most inspiring of trollable piece of work, a stealer from the fa- lotte Eades, to mark the occasion of her ap­ Horatio Alger's stories. . ther's cash register even, who would surely pointment as State Supervisor of Women, 1st These men were, in the words of author someday " end up in Alcatraz" (indeed, infa­ Jurisdiction of Illinois-Church of God in Christ. Carol J. Loomis, "Holocaust survivors in the mous even in Radom). Mother Eades has served for twenty-eight most rigorous sense," they "actually experi­ After the Germans marched into Poland, years as the First Assistant to former State enced the most awful horrors of the Holo­ Radom's Jews were first forced into work, then into ghettos, and ultimately into ter­ Supervisor of Women, Mother Carrie Cantrell. caust, enduring a Nazi death camp or a con­ rible episodes of separatlon, with the women Sadly, Mother Cantrell recently passed away, centration camp or one of the ghettos that and small children taken away and the men but there could be no more dedicated, experi­ were essentially holding pens for those left in the ghettos. Bill, though ,only 12 and enced or respected woman to succeed her camps." slight in build, was put with the men. After than Mother Eades. They picked themselves up "from the very the time of separation, in July 1942, he never In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, cruelest of circumstances, they traveled to again saw his mother, his sister, her baby, or sister and friend, Mother Eades has served America and prospered as businessmen. They her husband (who had refused to leave his the church in many capacities. She has been did it, to borrow a phrase from Elie Wiesel, family). a teacher, an evangelist, a missionary, an ad­ Throughout these years, Bill's older broth­ when everything in history was against them." ers, Herszek (now Harry) and Moshe (now visor, and for the past seven years, she has They were teenagers or younger when World Morris), both teenagers, worked for the served as Dean of the C.H. Mason/William War II began. They lost six years of their Wehrmacht. Aware, though, that his youth Roberts Bible College. Mother Eades is a true youth and six years of education. "They were and small size made him look useless and ex­ leader and a role model who gives selflessly deprived of liberty and shorn of dignity. All lost pendable, Bill hid in ghetto attics for long and generously of her wisdom, time, experi­ relatives, and most lost one or both parents. periods. Later he worked, doing food-depot ence and talents. She has already touched so Each . . . was forced to live constantly with duty that he remembers as grueling. many lives, and as State Supervisor of the threat of death and the knowledge that By the summer of 1944, the Russians were advancing fast on the eastern front, and the Women she will have the wonderful oppor­ next time he might be "thumbed" not into a Germans in Radom grew apprehensive that tunity to touch so many more. line of prisoners allowed to live, but into an­ their Jews, many by then well-trained war On May 2, Mother Eades will be honored at other line headed for the gas chambers." workers, would escape. So the Konars and a ceremony in Hickory Hills, Illinois, in recogni- Through luck and the sheer will to survive, hundreds of other victims in the area were April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6691 put into a forced march for more than 100 decided in 1962 to go " direct ," which meant longest term of service to the district of all miles and at its end herded into railroad box­ it would cut out his middleman and his prof­ teachers presently employed. During his long cars said to be headed for work camps in its and instead itself supply the goods he'd career, he has gained the respect and admira­ Germany. The stops turned out to include been selling. The move caught Konar at a tion of generations of students, parents, teach­ Auschwitz. There, the Jews were ordered out terrible time- he'd just bulked up in ware­ of their cars and subjected to still another house space- he was too independent and too ers, and administrators. weeding out in which the weak, elderly, and riled to accept IGA's offer to buy him out. For his commitment to excellence, Steve sick were shunted off to the gas chambers, Said Konar to IGA's president: "I've been was recently awarded the National School Or­ and the others were shoved back onto the through the war, and I'm not going to take chestra Association Director of the Year. Even train. When the cars pulled out again, Bill any crap from anybody.'' though the Fort Collins High School auditorium was aboard, and so were his brothers. He and IGA began gradually to phase out bears his name, Steve's legacy cannot be The three ended the war at a work camp their dealings, and within months Konar contained in a place or told in a word. As no­ near Stuttgart, Germany, where Bill fell simply went into an entirely new business: under the protection of a German cook, who table historian Henry Brooks Adam once said, owning and operating discount drugstores "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell liked this imp of a kid, let him sneak food to (which, of course, could be fed from some of his family, and, in the final days of war, even his spare warehouse space). His first two where his influence stops." Steve McNeal is helped him hide a brother threatened with stores were in Muskegon and Traverse City, one such teacher, a person who touched lives transport one more time. On liberation day Mich., and from there, he added on another through teaching music. for the Konars, May 7, 1945, Bill was l~ 80 stores stretching east to Rhode Island. His To teach a young person to love music is to hardened way beyond his years, but still 15. business formula was simple: very low prices, give that person a lasting virtue. To teach a Right after the war, Bill got into a school overseen by store managers who got a cut of run by a relief agency and began to learn person to play music is to give that child the the profits. It all worked well enough to get English. That gave him a head start when, in ability to make something beautiful and the him to $12 million in sales in 1968 and $1 mil­ confidence to carry through life even when the 1946, he became part of a boatload of orphans lion in profits, earned from 64 drugstores and instrument is put away. brought to the U.S. and dispersed country­ a small but still profitable rack-jobbing busi­ Although I cannot convey gratitude to match wide to homes that either wanted or would ness. have them. "They picked Rochester for me," And at that point, Konar took Clinton that which sounded forth last Sunday during a he says, and that's where he's been ever Merchandising public, in a sale that reduced musical commemoration for Steve McNeal, I since (along with his brothers, who came would like to impart to Congress a note of my later). In the city's leading hospital, Strong his ownership of the company from 100% to Memorial, there is a renowned unit called 67% and also brought about $2 million into appreciation for this special Colorado teacher. the William and Sheila Konar Center for Di­ the company. On paper, the deal made Konar His devotion to music and his students has gestive and Liver Diseases that would not worth about $9 million, not bad considering brought nearly four decades of song. exist had not Rochester gotten hold of this where he'd come from. But he was no happier 16-year-old. with public ownership than was Nathan The U.S. government paid $10 a week to a Shapell, and he soon started listening to ac­ HONORING DEAN E. McHENRY Mrs. Goldberg to keep him. He somehow quisition propositions. The eventual buyer passed tests that qualified him to enter the was Melville Corp., which in 1972 acquired HON. SAM FARR junior class of Benjamin Franklin High Clinton (by then up to 84 stores) for about School, and in his two years there he played $21.5 million. On paper this deal raised OF CALIFORNIA soccer, worked for 25 cents an hour at a su­ Konar's net worth to more than $14 million. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES permarket, and otherwise took on the Melville combined Clinton's retail oper­ Thursday, April 23, 1998 spots-though definitely not the accent-of ations with its own chain of discount drug­ stores, CVS, and used many of Konar's mer­ Mr. FARR OF California. Mr. Speaker, today an American teenager. Once graduated, he I rise to honor Dean McHenry, a visionary even began taking some classes at the Uni­ chandising ideas to build the highly success­ E. versity of Rochester. ful chain that exists today. Konar himself who achieved his dreams for public higher But by that time he was working just stayed around, working part-time, for nine educatiori in California and, in so doing, em­ about every other hour of the day, getting a years. And then, at age 52, he " retired." powered a legion of students to achieve their kick out of paying income taxes, and show­ His hair has a retirement look, having long dreams. ing a marked talent for business. He sold ago turned white. But a life of complete lei­ Dean McHenry's leadership in California in­ canned foods and then kosher pickles to gro­ sure has no charms for him; he has spent the stitutions of higher education can be traced past couple of decades building a real estate cers and restaurants. Next, he caught on to from his position as student body president at a new wholesaling trend: the placing, or business in Rochester, William B. Konar En­ University of California at Los Angeles. He at­ "rack jobbing," of health and beauty aids in terprises. The business owns apartments, food stores. He started with goods from townhouses, and warehouses, and is con­ tended the best schools, both public and pri­ Lever Brothers, Pacquin, and Ben-Gay; structing an industrial park on the edge of vate, that our fine state can offer, earning a spread into phonograph records and Rochester. master's degree from Stanford University and housewares; and eventually got beyond Konar's own house, on the Erie Canal in doctorate from University of California at mom-and-pop stores into the bigger spreads suburban Rochester, is very nice but not lav­ Berkeley. A noted scholar in his field of polit­ serviced by Independent Grocers Alliance ish. Nearby, though, is the large and elegant ical science, he authorized many books, was new home of Konar's daughter, Rachel, her (IGA). By the time he was 23, in 1952, his a Carnegie Fellow in New Zealand and Aus­ company, which he owned with a partner, husband (who works for Konar), and their tralia, and a Fullbright lecturer at the Univer­ had sales of $1 million. And in another ten two children. Konar played tour guide years he was minus the partner and on his through the house recently, clearly enjoying sity of Western Australia. own, raking in good profits on sales above $3 the moment. As he finished up and headed Dean McHenry held a number of administra­ million. From a street in Rochester on which for his car, he looked back at the home with tive posts at the University of California at Los he rented a building, he'd also lit on a a grin, shook his head in wonder at it all, Angeles. But his life took a significant turn Yankee-sounding name for his company, and said, " What a country!" when his former roommate, Clark Kerr, who Clinton. had just been appointed to the presidency of In business he had all the right entrepre­ the University of California system, tapped into neurial instincts and disciplines. ''Cash is RETIREMENT OF STEVE MCNEAL king" was a motto, meaning that he un­ his abilities to conceptualize an innovative sys­ equivocally expected his invoices to be paid tem of higher education, asking him to serve when due. Big or not, J.C. Penney, to which HON. BOB SCHAFFER as the University representative on the team Konar wholesaled records, got axed as a cus­ OF COLORADO developing California's Master Plan for Higher tomer when it proved to be a slow payer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Education. It was then that Dean McHenry de­ Konar also habitually worked like a demon. signed a college system accessible to all high He wife, Sheila, whom he married when he Thursday, April 23, 1998 school graduates, with standards for the Uni­ was 24, rolls her eyes at the memory: " He Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. versity, the state college system, and commu­ was crazy; I didn't have a husband." Once, Speaker, I rise today to commemorate a con­ nity colleges that allowed students to advance she says, her house caught on fire and he was too busy to come home, so he sent one of his stituent of mine, Mr. Steve McNeal of Fort Col­ from one institution to another. managers to help instead. lins, Colorado upon his retirement after 36 In 1961, Dean McHenry was appointed Konar might have stayed at rack jobbing years teaching music in the Poudre School founding chancellor of the University of Cali­ forever had not his biggest customer, IGA, District. 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6692 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 tangible expression of the philosophies he be highly deserving of the San Diego-Imperial services but nevertheless do provide basic fi­ shared with President Clark Kerr. Together Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO Leadership nancial assistance-whether it be pocket they envisioned a university at which major Award. money or a small unsecured loan. academic research was done in an intimate After the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Dis­ small-college environment, a constellation of trict of Columbia overturned a credit union de­ colleges, each with a specialized academic HONORING BLISSFIELD YOUTH cision in July of 1996, many of us in Congress focus, and attendant dining halls, classrooms realized the need for legislation to protect and meeting facilities. During the four planning HON. NICK SMITH credit union members. Today's vote is the cul­ years, eminent scholars were recruited to the OF MICHIGAN mination of our efforts. faculty. The University of California, Santa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By passing this legislation, we allow Ameri­ Cruz opened to students in 1965. Upon open­ cans to choose the institution in which they Thursday, April 23, 1998 ing not all of the construction had been com­ put their money. By promoting continued oper­ pleted, so the students were housed in mobile Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise ation of credit unions in a sound and reason­ home trailers. They were pioneers with a vi­ to pay special tribute to four of my constitu­ able manner, we spur competition and encour­ sionary leader. ents who have demonstrated the true meaning age savings. By supporting credit unions in In the McHenry years, the University of Cali­ of community service. So many people talk this manner, we demonstrate our faith in the fornia, Santa Cruz flourished. After his retire­ about the need to get involved and pitch in wisdom of working people. ment in 1974, Dean McHenry monitored addi­ when they see a problem, but my district is On behalf of my constituents in central New tions such as the arboretum and Long Marine blessed to have four young people who put York who will benefit from this consumer pro­ Laboratory, supporting the University as a those words into action. tection law, I want to thank the House for to­ member of the UC Santa Cruz Foundation. This week, the Make A Difference Day com­ day's passage. In his retirement, the nurturing aspect of his mittee, organized by USA Weekend, named nature turned to family, friends and the group of Christi Stoker, Natalie vinticulture, and those too were very good Eisenmann, Amanda Nicolai, and Stephanie DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AW ARD years. He is survived by his loving wife and Powell among ten recipients of a national RECIPIENTS FROM COLORADO'S helpmate, Jane, and four children, Sally Mac­ award from the Make A Difference Day Foun­ FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS­ Kenzie, Dean McHenry Jr., Nancy Fletcher, dation. TRICT and Henry McHenry, as well as nine grand­ These girls offered some helping hands to a children and seven great grandchildren. homeless shelter in Toledo, not too far from HON. BOB SCHAFFER Mr. Speaker, the far-sighted concepts of their hometown of Blissfield, Michigan. The OF COLORADO Dean McHenry have set the course for public girls, who are 13, organized a coalition of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education in California, with the University sys­ community members to donate books, games, Thursday, April 23, 1998 tem as its crown jewel. His spirit imbues the wallpaper, and other materials to make this campuses of the University of California with shelter more of a home for the kids and their Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. fairness and lofty standards. The University's parents who sought refuge there. They ended Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Dis­ students carry with them, throughout life, a bit up collecting more than $800 in contributions tinguished Teacher Award recipients from of Dean McHenry's enthusiasm and passion for the shelter. Colorado's Fourth Congressional District. for learning. And, these special young people didn't stop These educators have committed their lives to there. They helped a young girl at the shelter teaching young minds in the Poudre School and her mother find a place to live. The girls District. As individuals devoted to excellence, WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY: still stay in touch with the family to whom they possessing talent, patience, fortitude, a per­ LEADERSHIP AW ARD gave this precious gift. sonal love of learning, and the kind of tough Mr. Speaker, we are a nation that turns fa­ love necessary to teach children, these indi­ HON. BOB FILNER mous people into hereoes-TV and movie viduals are the pride of our community and a OF CALIFORNIA stars and our national journalists. But to me, credit to their profession. To the men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America's true heroes are those who devote women of this Chamber and to the people of time and energy in their communities to give, Colorado, I echo the words of Distinguished Thursday , April 23, 1998 off er assistance and compassion to those who Awards Founder, Harry McCabe, "You have Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to need it. these very special people who have dedicated recognize Phil Saal, Secretary-Treasurer of Few people have performed that task better themselves to the young people in our soci­ Teamsters Local 542, as he is honored by the than Christi Stoker, Natalie Eisenmann, Aman­ ety." Let us today honor them by name. San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, da Nicolai, and Stephanie Powell. Distinguished Teacher William 'Skip' AFL-CIO for his leadership in the successful Caddoo of Lesher Junior High School, eight United Parcel Service (UPS) strike of 1997. years of dedication to our schools. Phil and the Teamsters gathered over­ CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP Distinguished Teacher Jayne Hennen of whelming public support for working families ACCESS ACT Poudre High School, 22 years of dedication to and the plight of the growing part-time work­ our schools. force during the UPS strike-and his leader­ SPEECH OF Distinguished Teacher Nancy Jacobs of ship in bringing the UPS contract to a suc­ HON. JAMES T. WALSH Eyestone Elementary School, 19 years of cessful settlement is being acknowledged by OF NEW YORK dedication to our schools. this Leadership Award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Distinguished Teacher Lana Jensen of Under Phil's direction, dozens of strike Lopez Elementary School, 12 years of dedica­ counselors were trained to provide food and fi­ Wednesday, April 1, 1998 tion to our schools. nancial assistance to Teamsters during their Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Distinguished Teacher Ronald Jensen of contract dispute. Five hundred checks, totaling strong support of H. R. 1151, the Credit Union Fort Collins High School, 14 years of dedica­ $30,0000, were written to assist workers with Membership Access Act. I am proud to have tion to our schools. their bills, and thousands of pounds of food been an original cosponsor of this important Distinguished Teacher Larry Lashley of were distributed. legislation. Poudre High School, 27 years of dedication to Phil is also a member of the Labor Council's My vote is a . continuation of longstanding our schools. Board of Directors and is a supporter of the personal backing for credit unions in general. Distinguished Teacher Sandy Martinez of Unity Coalition of Organized Labor in San I believe they provide an invaluable service to Lincoln Junior High School, 16 years of dedi- Diego. working men and women-a service which is cation to our schools. ' My congratulations go to Phil Saal for these both convenient and comfortable. Distinguished Teacher Tim Pearson of significant contributions. I can attest to Phil's Credit unions are familiar places which in Riffenburgh Elementary School, 16 years of dedication and commitment and believe him to many cases don't offer a full range of banking dedication to our schools. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6693 Mr. Speaker, as you know, excellence in many years to come and although he will be The Andersons are a four generation farm­ education has been the focus of my efforts greatly missed, we wish him the best of luck ing family. Their love of farming keeps them since my days in the Colorado State Senate. in all of his future endeavors, where he will as­ searching for new and innovative methods of As the son of two school teachers and the fa­ suredly excel. keeping up with the constantly changing times. ther of three children who attend public Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I schools (and one on her way), no issue is congratulate Dick and Bob Anderson for re­ closer to my heart and home. Exceptional CONGRATULATIONS TO DICK AND ceiving the Fresno County Farm Bureau's Dis­ public school teachers deserve our admiration, BOB ANDERSON OF ANDERSON tinguished Service Award. It is their excep­ not only for their hard work but for the sheer FARMS tional dedication and contribution to farming weight of their accomplishments-the cultiva­ that warrant this recognition. I ask my col­ tion of an educated citizenry. These inspira­ HON.GEORGEP.RADANOVICH leagues to join me in wishing Dick and Bob tional individuals give me a glimpse into what OF CALIFORNIA Anderson many more years of success. the future can hold if we let it. If we continue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to improve our system by recognizing and Thursday, April 23 , 1998 building on the achievements of great edu­ WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY: LABOR cators like these men and women, the sky is Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise TO NEIGHBOR AWARD the limit for American education. today to congratulate Dick and Bob Anderson of Anderson Farms for receiving the Fresno HON. BOB f1LNER County Farm Bureau's Distinguished Service OF CALIFORNIA HONORING FRED IDRT Award. The Andersons have been providing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicated service to the agricultural commu­ HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN nity since the 1940's and are very deserving Thursday, April 23, 1998 OF FLORIDA of this honor. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dick and Lesta Anderson began farming in recognize the Sheet Metal Workers Union Tulare in 1940. Over the years, both of their Local 206 and the lronworkers Union Local Thursday, April 23, 1998 sons, Bob and Craig, and grandchildren have 229, as they are honored by the San Diego­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, next joined in the family farming enterprises. Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO for week, the Mount Sinai Medical Center, one of In 1974, the Andersons purchased land and their strong support of the Labor to Neighbor the leading medical centers in the United equipment in the Huron area from the Giffen program. The Labor to Neighbor program edu­ States, must wave good bye to Fred Hirt, its Ranch. They started Vasto Valle Farms, Inc. cates and involves union members and their CEO and the individual responsible for many where Bob Anderson served as the ranch families in the campaign to protect jobs and of the Center's most notable achievements. manager. During the first year, with only one the future of working people in San Diego and With much appreciation and admiration, the tractor operating, they managed to harvest to­ Imperial Counties. residents of the 18th Congressional district matoes and a variety of row crops. During the The Sheet Metal Workers Local 206 is wish Fred much success as he progresses 1970's, they primarily farmed tomatoes, on­ being recognized for its leadership role in the into the next phase of his professional life. ions, melons, and lettuce. Farm Team Project that recruits and develops As CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, In the 1980's, the water situation and com­ future candidates for all levels of elected office South Florida's only private, not-for-profit inde­ modity prices affected their cropping patterns. throughout our area. They also provided major pendent teaching hospital, Fred, who has The Andersons added many vegetable crops financial assistance for the Voter List Project been twice named "Best Hospital Adminis­ which were new to the Westside. These crops and for the fight against Proposition 226, the trator" by Medical Business, has achieved included peppers, mixed melons, corn, celery, thinly-veiled attack on organized labor's right many notable accomplishments of great ben­ garlic, broccoli, leaf lettuce, cauliflower, beans, to participate in our democratic process. efit to South Florida. The many achievements and cabbage. With their increased interest in The lronworkers Local 229 is being recog­ during his tenure include the construction of a vegetable production, the Andersons recog­ nized for their ongoing commitment to Labor state-of-the-art Comprehensive Cancer Cen­ nized the opportunity of building and operating to Neighbor, having been also recognized last ter, the development of one of Dade County's their own cold storage facility and began to year with this same honor. Local 229 orga­ most active cardiac programs, the establish­ ship vegetables under their own labels of nized an annual Labor to Neighbor fund-rais­ ment of the Wien Center for Alzheimer's Dis­ Vasto Valle Farms, Weston, and Dancin ing golf tournament to support efforts to edu­ ease and Memory Disorders, and the acquisi­ Andson. cate union members on important issues and tion of the St. Francis-Barry Nursing and Re­ In 1977, the Andersons formed a partner­ elections throughout San Diego and Imperial habilitation Center. Moreover, he has also su­ ship and built a state of the art greenhouse Counties. pervised the contribution of an estimated $1 O nursery in Huron. The Plantel Central Valley For these activities, the San Diego-Imperial million each year for the care of South Flor­ Nursery now has 127,000 square feet of Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO recognizes ida's indigent population. greenhouse space, with plenty of room for ex­ the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 206 and A specific example of Fred's vision has pansion. the lronworkers Local 229 with their "Labor to been his ability, over a decade ago, to identify Anderson Farms has grown significantly Neighbor Award." I am pleased to join in hon­ those forces that would be of great value to over the years. The Andersons now plant oring their contributions to the working families today's health care industry: outpatient sat­ vegetables during every month of the year. In of both San Diego County and Imperial Coun­ ellite facilities. For over a decade, Mount 1998, the Andersons expected to grow about ty. Sinai, with Fred at the helm, set up its first 6,400 acres of vegetables. outpatient satellite facility and has gone on to Dick and Bob Anderson have always been develop seven more of these centers through­ supportive of their community. They have both PUNJAB POLICE FOUND GUILTY out South Florida. served on the Board of Directors of the Huron OF HARASSING REPORTER Fred has also taken his duties beyond Ginning Company. They support local schools Mount Sinai and has dedicated his leadership and help students with their projects and ac­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON and vision to over 50 local and national orga­ tivities. Bob's son, Mark, is currently in charge OF NEW YORK nizations. His participation in many state and of Anderson Farms fresh fruit and vegetable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federal legislative issues has been critical to sales and is Vice Chairman of the California the passage of significant legislation. Cantaloupe Advisory Board. His daughter, Thursday, April 23, 1998 We thank Fred for his endless dedication to Robyn Black, is Deputy Director of the Cali­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, on April 22, Miami's health care industry and for making fornia Department of Industrial Relations. Burning Punjab reported that two Punjab po­ Mount Sinai Medical Center, a national, not­ Robyn has served as an advisory board mem­ licemen were found guilty of harassing a for-profit, independent teaching hospital a ber of California Agriculture in the Classroom Hindu journalist, Sanjiv Sharma, and three force to be reckoned with nationally. His ef­ and is a member of the California Farm Water other members of his family. Police Sub-In­ forts will leave a mark on South Florida for Coalition Board of Directors. spector Girdhara Singh and police officer 6694 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 Balhit Singh tortured Sanjiv Sharma, his father community murals by museums such as the On August 7, 1998, the family and friends of Chander Muni Lal , his friend Ranjiv Thakur (a Lowe Art Museum, the Wolfsonian and the Cora and Walter Tharp will celebrate 50 years Chandigarh car dealer), and lawyer Ajit Singh. Miami Youth Museum. of a couple who understand and live "family The police in "the world's largest democracy" In Cubaba, this talented painter and social values". are harassing journalists, lawyers, private voice has reaffirmed the existence of It is definitely an event worth celebrating. businessmen, and old men! This does not give biculturalism through his celebration of oil col­ me a great deal of confidence in the Punjab ors on canvas and expression of Cuban nos­ police. talgia and American reality. TRIBUTE TO SIGI ZIERING On September 21 , 1996, Mr. Sharma had appeared at a hearing in Patiala. On their way HON. TOM LANTQS home, they were intercepted at Bahadurgarh, TRIBUTE TO J AMES MCSHANE OF CALIFORNIA according to Burning Punjab, by a police offi­ IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer who brought them back to Patiala, where HON. ANNA G. ~HOO Thursday, April 23, 1998 they were beaten. The four men filed a com­ OF CALIFORNIA Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today represent­ plaint with the high court, which ordered the IN T HE HOUSE OF REP RESENTAT IVES district magistrate to investigate the matter. atives of the Congress, the Administration, Thursday, April 23, 1998 The investigation report called for criminal ac­ and the Supreme Court gathered in the Great tion against these two police officers. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rotunda of this historic building for the . Na­ Unfortunately, this conduct is typical of the honor James McShane on the occasion of his tional Civic Commemoration to remember the Punjab police. Here is a police force which 90th birthday. victims of the Holocaust. This annual national kidnapped human-rights activist Jaswant Mr. McShane was born in County Donegal memorial service pays tribute to the six million Singh Khalra, which just last month raped 17- in Ireland on April 26, 1908. Named for his Jews who died through senseless and system­ year-old Hardip Kaur, and which has mur­ grandfather and one of ten children, he immi­ atic Nazi terror and brutality. At this somber dered thousands of Sikhs and collected cash grated to the United States in 1929 and proud­ commemoration, we also honored those he­ bounties for doing so. These are not the ac­ ly became an American citizen. Mr. Mcshane roic American and other Allied forces who lib­ tions of a law-enforcement agency in a demo­ patriotically defended his adopted homeland erated the Nazi concentration camps over half cratic state. They are the actions of a tyran­ during World War II, enlisting in the U.S. Army a century ago. nical occupying force. We must take strong in 1941 and serving as a Master Sergeant Mr. Speaker, this past week Fortune Maga­ action to stop this routine oppression. until October 1, 1945. During the conflict, he zine (April 13, 1998) devoted several pages to The United States must speak out for basic found time to marry Marie Stirn, with whom he an article entitled "Everything in History was human rights in Punjab, Khalistan. We should had three children: Dennis James, Margaret Against Them ," which profiles five survivors of impose strong sanctions on this corrupt re­ Mary, and Kathleen Bridget. Dennis James Nazi savagery who came to the United States gime and speak out in support of a free and has gone on to become an outstanding doctor penniless and built fortunes here in their fair plebiscite on the political status of Punjab, for the people of California's 14th Congres­ adopted homeland. It is significant, Mr. Speak­ Khalistan. These measures will help to end sional District and a long-term partner for er, that four of these five are residents of my the kind of tyrannical abuses that were in­ Richard Gordon, who serves on the San home state of California. Mr. Sigi Ziering of flicted on Sanjiv Sharma. Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Los Angeles was one of the five that Fortune Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Magazine selected to highlight in this extraor­ in congratulating James McShane on his 90th dinary article, and I want to pay tribute to him CUBAN-AMERICAN ARTIST XAVIER birthday and in honoring his service to our na­ today. CORTADA tion and the legacy he has provided us Sigi Ziering, like the other four singled out through his loving family. by Fortune Magazine, has a unique story, but HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN there are common threads to these five tales OF FLORIDA of personal success. The story of the penni­ CELEBRATING THE 50TH WEDDING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S less immigrant who succeeds in America is a ANNIVERSARY FOR CORA AND familiar theme in our nation's lore, but these Thursday , April 23, 1998 WALTER THARP stories involve a degree of courage and deter­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would mination unmatched in the most inspiring of like to pay tribute to Xavier Cortada for his HON. JIM BUNNING Horatio Alger's stories. newly unveiled exhibition entitled, "Cubaba". OF KENTUCKY These men were, in the words of author Having exhibited on four different continents, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carol J. Loomis, "Holocaust survivors in the this month marks the inception of Xavier's first most rigorous sense," they "actually experi­ solo show in his hometown of Miami, Florida. T hursday, April 23, 1998 enced the most awful horrors of the Holo­ Growing up Cuban-American in Miami was Mr. BUNNING. Mr. Speaker, all of us like to caust, enduring a Nazi death camp or a con­ the foundation that inspired Xavier to paint the talk about "family values." But all too often centration camp or one of the ghettos that enlightening cultural celebration that is we, and particularly the media, focus our at­ were essentially holding pens for those Cubaba. With combined elements of Hispanic tention on "family failures"- neglected chil­ camps." culture and of Anglo-American college life, Xa­ dren, broken homes, spouse abuse. We They picked themselves up "from the very vier gave life to the feelings of "identity and should not forget that we need also to head­ cruelest of circumstances, they traveled to belonging, about then and now, about being line the success stories of "family values". America and prospered as businessmen. They Cuban, being American, being both and being There are lots of them and they should not be did it, to borrow a phrase from Elie Wiesel , neither." The renegotiation of identity that mir­ ignored. when everything in history was against them." rors members of the Cuban generation who One of these success stories is about to be They were teenagers or younger when World find themselves "on the hyphen". celebrated in my congressional district- the War II began. They lost six years of their The Miami-based artist is also an attorney 50th wedding anniversary of Cora and Walter youth and six years of education. "They were and a community leader who is able to ex­ Tharp of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. deprived of liberty and shorn of dignity. All lost press his concerns for social and political The Tharps' 50th anniversary may be an relatives, and most lost one or both parents. issues while exploring topics such as commu­ overlooked event in terms of international poli­ Each . . . was forced to live constantly with nity development, racism , violence, poverty, tics, and it certainly won't make the national the threat of death and the knowledge that political freedom, AIDS, and Cuba. news. But it is a major achievement nonethe­ next time he might be 'thumbed' not into a line Prestigious accomplishments achieved by less in the lives of two people, their family and of prisoners allowed to live, but into another Xavier include having been commissioned to the people whom they have touched. And it il­ line headed for the gas chambers." Through create public art for organizations such as lustrates very clearly that "family values" can luck and the sheer will to survive, these were Nike, HBO, MADD and Indiana's Governor's work and that when they do, it is a real treas­ some of the very fortunate who lived to tell the office. He has been commissioned to create ure. story of that horror. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6695 The second part of their stories is also simi­ their Jewish captives around. Ziering be­ Then, in 1973, he heard by chance of a chem­ lar-a variant of the American dream. These lieves that the SS in fact connived to keep ist working out of his Los Angeles kitchen, courageous men came to the United States small groups of Jews alive, so that the need Robert Ban, who'd developed with "little English and less money." Despite to guard them would keep the Germans from radioimmunoassay (RIA) diagnostic kits being sent to the front. that permitted the measurement of infini­ their lack of friends and mentors, they found The Zierings were moved to a German pris­ tesimally low concentrations of substances­ the drive to succeed. As Loomis notes, "many on, Fuhlsbiittel, on the outskirts of Ham­ drugs and hormones, for example-in bodily millions who were unencumbered by the burg. Prison living conditions were a distinct fluids. Ban, a man with big ideas and a cor­ heavy, exhausting baggage of the Holocaust step up. But every week the Germans would porate name to match them, Diagnostic had the same opportunities and never reached load eight or ten Jews into a truck and Products Corp., had been advertising in a out to seize them as these men did." Their transport them to Bergen-Belsen for elimi­ professional fournal that he had upwards of success in view of the immense obstacles that nation. " With German precision," says 30 different RIA kits available. Some of Ziering, the guards went at their job alpha­ impeded their path makes their stories all the these, says Ziering, "do not exist to this betically-and never got to " Z." day," but that was not known to the jour­ more remarkable. British troops then closed off Bergen-Bel­ One other element that is also common to nal's readers, and sacks of orders-though sen, and the Germans marched their remain­ only morsels of money- landed in Ban's these five outstanding business leaders-they ing Jews to a Kiel concentration camp, kitchen. are "Founders" of the U.S. Holocaust Memo­ whose commandant's first words upon seeing rial Museum here in Washington, D.C. They them were: "I can't believe that Jews still Ziering, warmed to the gamble by his long­ standing interest in medicine, put $50,000 have shown a strong commitment to remem­ exist.'' The camps grisly conditions killed 40 into the business and moved the chemist bering the brutal horrors of the Holocaust, to 50 inmates daily. Another 35 males were murdered when they could not run a kilo­ into a small factory that mainly produced paying honor to its victims, and working to meter while carrying a heavy piece. of wood. one kit of particular commercial value. The prevent the repetition of this vicious inhu­ Sigi and his brother passed that test. business took off. But the partners were not manity. Then, as the Zierings heard the story, getting along. So Ziering bought the chemist Mr. Speaker, Sigi Ziering is one of the five Count Folke Bernadotte of Sweden offered to out for $25,000 and settled back to working Holocaust survivors and leading American en­ pay Heinrich Himmler $5 million for 1,000 with a more compatible partner, his wife, trepreneurs highlighted in this article. Sigi is Jews. (Whether the Count indeed made this who has throughout the years been a DPC the Chairman of Diagnostic Products Corpora­ offer or paid the money is not clear.) A Ger­ marketing executive. tion in Los Angeles. As we here in the Con­ man officer told the Ziering boys, who be­ Today their company, competing with such gress mark the annual Days of Remembrance lieved it not at all, that they were to be in­ giants as Abbott Laboratories, has more cluded but were unpresentable in the striped than 1,400 employees and is a leading manu­ in honor of the victims of Nazi terror, I am in­ clothing they wore. Sigi and his brother were serting the profile of Sigi Ziering from Fortune facturer of both diagnostic kits and the ana­ taken to a mortuary, where they were di­ lytical instruments needed to read their Magazine to be placed in the RECORD. rected to strip the clothes from the corpses findings. The company had 1997 sales of $186 SIGI ZIERING, LOS ANGELES, CHAIRMAN, that lay there and make them their own. million and profits of $18 million. DPC went DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS CORP. And on May 1, 1945, Red Cross workers ar­ public in 1982, though Ziering wishes it Holocaust survivors, the saying goes, are rived to take the 1,000 to Sweden. The route hadn't-the company has never really needed conditioned not to cry. But on May 8, 1997, lay through Copenhagen, and at its railroad the money it raised, and he doesn't like the when the founders of the Holocaust Memo­ station, the Jews heard excited shouts: " Hit­ volatility of the market or the second-guess­ rial Museum met for a reunion- and when ler is dead." ing of analysts-and he, his wife, their two the flags of 32 U.S. Army divisions that had As if he'd suddenly awakened from a night­ sons (both in the business), and two daugh­ liberated the concentration camps were pa­ mare of unimaginable horror, Sigi then en­ ters own about 24% of its stock, currently raded into the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol­ tered into a world of near-normalcy for a 17- worth about $95 million. year-old. His family managed to reunite in Sigi Ziering, today a serious, reflective man Through most of its years, DPC has done of 70, wept. He spoke of this moment in a London, where the father-" a fantastic busi­ nessman," says Sigi- was doing well as a di­ well internationally, a fact that has required speech: ' 'Today I cried because the worst Ziering and his wife to travel often to Ger­ memory of the ghetto and the camps was the amond merchant. Sigi, a bare five years of elementary education behind him, entered a many. Yes, it bothers him to go back, but he feeling of total isolation and total abandon­ thinks that his encounters with young Ger­ ment by the rest of the world. This feeling of tutorial school and then the University of London. He wished to be a doctor but found mans disturb them more than him. When utter despair and hopelessness weighed more they get a hint of how he spent the war, he heavily on us than the constant hunger, the that almost all medical school spots were re­ served for war veterans-the kind who'd says, " you can feel the static electricity in beatings, and the imminent death facing us the air." every minute.'" His tears, he said, were for worn military insignia, not tattooted num­ the millions who never got to see the flags. bers. In his business, says Marilyn Ziering, her His own ordeal began in Kassel, Germany, Hunting opportunity, the Ziering family husband is patient and visionary, but also a where his father, a Polish citizen, was a made it to the U.S. in 1949, settling in Brook­ risk taker when he needs to be. He himself clothing merchant. In 1939 the father fled to lyn. Working part-time, Sigi earned a phys­ says he's a workaholic and muses as to why. England, expecting his wife and two chil­ ics degree at Brooklyn College and then two He wonders whether the "training" of the dren-Sigi (then officially Siegfried), 11, and advanced degrees at Syracuse University. In Holocaust-"unless you work, you are des­ Herman, 12-to follow as soon as they, too, those college years, he met the woman he tined for the gas chamber"-may not have could get visas. Instead, they became soon married, Marilyn Brisman. When they permanently bent him and many other sur­ trapped in Germany. first met, she says, he was "quiet, sweet, in­ vivors to work. The three scraped by until late 1941, when trospective," and, with his blond hair, blue the Germans summarily transported 1,000 eyes, and accent, so resembled the archetype The license plate on Ziering's Jaguar reads Jews, the Zierings included, to Rigi, Latvia. of a young German that she briefly thought "K9HORA. " That's a rough phonetic ren­ Some of the adult men in the group were him one. dition of kayn aynhoreh, a Yiddish expres­ sent directly to a nearby death camp, and Exiting academe in 1957, Ziering did nu­ sion meaning "ward off the evil eye." It is the rest of the Jews were installed in a ghet­ clear-reactor work with Raytheon in Boston customarily tacked to the end of a thought, to bloodstained from murders just carried and then space projects at Allied Research. as a superstitious precaution. out. Of the entire 1,000, Sigi Ziering believes The entrepreneurial urge hit, and with a For these five survivors, who picked them­ that only 16 survived the war, among them, friend he started a company called Space selves up from the worst and darkest of be­ besides himself, his mother and brother. Sciences to carry out cost-plus government ginnings and triumphed in the best tradition In Riga the boys actually went to school contracts. of the American dream, we might say, for ex­ for a while. But their mother, wanting the It was the heyday of avaricious conglom­ ample: " Since the Holocaust, the lives of Germans to think them useful, required erates, and in 1968 Whittaker Corp. bought these men have been good-kayn aynhoreh." them to drop out and work. Once Sigi had a Space Sciences for about $1.8 million. That plum job in a " fish hall," from which he was made Ziering, not yet 25 years removed from Or we might stitch those words to a larger able to smuggle food back to the ghetto. As the terrifying alphabetical lock step of thought. Of the Holocaust, Jews and the he sneaked in with the food, he would some­ Fuhlsbiittel prison, well-to-do. But the deal world say, "Never again." In the histories of times pass dead Jews who had been caught also made him a California-based research these five men, there is a ringing, opposite doing the same and been hanged in the executive restless in Whittaker's conglom­ kind of message: " Ever again." Evil weighed streets as an example. erate culture. down their early lives. But it did not-and Toward war's end, with the Russians clos­ He left and tried one entrepreneurial ven­ cannot-crush the human spirit. ing in on Riga, the Germans began to move ture, the making of fishmeal, that failed. Kayn aynhoreh. 6696 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 WORKERS M EMORIAL DAY: hibition of its desecration. Such treatment of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD the flag is a slap in the faces of all of the in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Varian's brave men and women who have dedicated inception and in commending the company for HON. BOB FILNER and in some cases sacrificed their lives so its extraordinary achievements and its con­ OF CALIFORNIA that we may lead free and prosperous lives tributions to our nation. IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we now have in the United States. It also sends a dangerous signal to America's youth Thursday , April 23, 1998 that it is appropriate to disrespect and dis­ TRIBUTE TO J ACK TRAMIEL Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to count devotion to one's community and coun­ recognize the National Association of Letter try. This is simply unacceptable. HON. TOM LANTOS Carriers Branch 70 and the San Diego Con­ Mr. Speaker, the Daughters of the American OF CALIFORNIA struction & Building Trades Council, as they Revolution have always fostered and pre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT IVES are honored by the served the very ideals of basic human free­ San Diego-Imperial Coun­ Thursday, April 23, 1998 ties Labor Council, AFL-CIO for their contribu­ dom and loyalty to family, community, and na­ tions to the labor movement and to the com­ tion which our flag symbolizes. I ask all mem­ Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today represent­ munity as a whole. bers to join me in thanking and commending atives of the Congress, the Administration, The Labor Council's "Community Service the Willard's Mountain Chapter of the NSDAR and the Supreme Court gathered in the Great Award" again goes to the National Association on behalf of all Americans, especially those in Rotunda of this historic building for the Na­ of Letter Carriers Branch 70 for its sixth con­ our local communities in upstate New York, for tional Civic Commemoration to remember the secutive and most successful food drive in their impressive efforts over the years in en­ victims of the Holocaust. This annual national San Diego County. With the cooperation of the suring that patriotism and pride in our nation memorial service pay tribute to the six million Postal Service, they collected 155,000 pounds will remain alive and well in America for many Jews who died through senseless and system­ of food for needy working families. years to come! atic Nazi terror and brutality. At this somber Also being honored is the San Diego Con­ commemoration, we also honored those he­ struction & Building Trades Council, which roic American and other Allied forces who lib­ helped to bring into being a neighborhood HONORING VARIAN ASSOCIATES, erated the Nazi concentration camps over half computer lab-the International Learning Cen­ INC. a century ago. ter-at the National City Park Apartments. The Mr. Speaker, this past week Fortune Maga­ · Construction and Building Trades Council took HON. ANNA G. ESHOO zine (April 13, 1998) devoted several pages to a leadership role in promoting this project and OF CALIFORNIA an article entitled "Everything in History was enlisted the help of local unions who gathered IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVE S Against Them," which profiles five survivors of donations. Nazi savagery who came to the United States Thursday , April 23, 1998 The computer center has a bank of personal penniless and built fortunes here in their computers that is available without cost to the Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to adopted homeland. It is significant, Mr. Speak­ adults and 800 children who live in this apart­ honor Varian Associates, Inc. upon their 50th er, that four of these five are residents of my ment complex. Many individuals who could not anniversary of incorporation. home state of California. Mr. Jack Tramiel of otherwise gain the computer skills they need Varian Associates was formed by brothers the San Francisco Bay Area, was one of the to improve their education and job prospects Russell and Sigurd Varian, along with a num­ five that Fortune Magazine selected to high­ will now be able to do do. ber of associates from Stanford University. light in this extraordinary article, and I want to The National Association of Letter Carriers The company first opened its doors July 1, pay tribute to him today. Branch 70 and the San Diego Construction & 1948, with just six employees and total capital Jack Tramiel, like the other four singled out Building Trade Council are truly deserving of of $22,000 to conduct general research in the by Fortune Magazine, has a unique story, but the award which they are receiving. I join in field of physical science. Varian was one of there are common threads to these five tales adding my sincere thanks to their members, the first companies to recognize the signifi­ of personal success. The story of the penni­ and I am pleased to highlight their service with . cance and importance of a strong industry-uni- less immigrant who succeeds in America is a these comments in the House of Representa­ versity connection, and encouraged the forma­ familiar theme in our nation's lore, but these tives. tion of Stanford Industrial Park, becoming its stories involve a degree of courage and deter­ initial resident. Varian has grown from its mod­ mination unmatched in the most inspiring of est beginnings into one of Silicon Valley's Horatio Alger's stories. WILLARD'S MOUNTAIN NSDAR greatest success stories, winning over 10,000 These men were, in the words of author CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF PA­ patents, receiving countless Industrial Re­ Carol J. Loomis, "Holocaust survivors in the TRIOTISM search 100 Awards, and continually producing most rigorous sense," they "actually experi­ one or more of our nation's 100 most prom­ enced the most awful horrors of the Holo­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON ising new products yearly. caust, enduring a Nazi death camp or a con­ 01!~ NEW YORK Varian has evolved into a world leader in its centration camp or one of the ghettos that IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES current line of business- health care systems, were essentially holding pens for those analytical instruments, and semiconductor camps." Thursday, Apr il 23, 1998 manufacturing equipment. The company em­ They picked themselves up "from the very Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, this May, the ploys over 7,000 individuals at over 100 plants cruelest of circumstances, they traveled to Willard's Mountain Chapter of the National So­ and offices in nine countries, and generates America and prospered as businessmen. They ciety of the Daughters of the American Revo­ sales well in excess of one billion dollars an­ did it, to borrow a phrase from Elie Wiesel, lution in my congressional district in upstate nually. Since its inception, Varian has had a when everything in history was against them." New York will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. strong commitment to our community, exem­ They were teenagers or younger when World For the past century, this organization has plified by its establishment of our nation's sec­ War II began. They lost six years of their furthered the important American values of ond Minority Small Business Investment Com­ youth and six years of education. "they were community pride and patriotism through their pany and its leadership role with the Urban deprived of liberty and shorn of dignity. All lost many civic activities and sponsorships. Coalition on fair housing, among others. relatives, and most lost one or both parents. I believe that promoting pride in our nation Varian was recognized by Industry Week Mag­ Each . . . was forced to live constantly with and its rich history is one of the most impor­ azine as one of the World's 100 Best Man­ the threat of death and the knowledge that tant endeavors we can undertake for our aged Companies in 1997. next time he might be 'thumbed' not into a line country and our fellow citizens, both living and Over the last 50 years, Varian has become of prisoners allowed to live, but into another deceased. It is especially crucial for our young one of our nation's most successful compa­ line headed for the gas chambers." Through people to develop these principles at an early nies. Varian is a jewel in the crown of the 14th luck and the sheer will to survive, these were age. This is why I have fought so hard to pre­ Congressional District of California and Silicon some of the very fortunate who lived to tell the serve the integrity of our flag through the pro- Valley. story of that horror. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6697 The second part of their stories is also simi­ Mengele and thumbed again into a survivors The Army had also pointed him to a career lar-a variant of the American dream. These line. " What do you mean- examine?" by putting him in charge of repairing office courageous men came to the United States Tramiel is asked. " He touched my testicles. equipment in the New York City area. He judged whether we were strong enough to When Tramiel checked back into civilian with "little English and less money." Despite work." Having passed, Tramiel and his fa­ life, he entered a long period of close encoun­ their lack of friends and mentors, they found ther were transported to a spot just outside ters with machines that typed words and ma­ the drive to succeed. As Loomis notes, "many Hanover, Germany, and there set to building nipulated numbers. He first worked, at $50 a millions who were unencumbered by the a concentration camp into whose barracks week, for a struggling typewriter-repair heavy, exhausting baggage of the Holocaust they themselves moved. In weather that was shop. Using his Army connections, Tramiel had the same opportunities and never reached often bitter cold, they worked in thin, pa­ got the owner a contract to service several out of seize them as these men did." Their jama-like garments, and they grew increas­ thousand machines. "The guy flipped," says Tramiel, but did not give his enterprising success in view of the immense obstacles that ingly emaciated on a deprivation diet: wa­ tery " soup" and bread in the morning, and a employee a raise. " I have no intention of impeded their path makes their stories all the potato, bread, and more " soup" at night. working for people who have no brains," said more remarkable. By December 1944 the Tramiels were as­ Tramiel to the owner, and quit. One other element that is also common to signed to different work crews and seeing Tramiel then bought a typewriter shop in these five outstanding business leaders-they each other only occasionally. At one of their the Bronx. He did repair work for Fordham are "Founders" of the U.S. Holocaust Memo­ meetings the father told the son that many University and, when he once got a chance to rial Museum here in Washington, D.C. They young people in the camp were managing to buy scads of used typewriters, rebuilt and re­ sold them. He next prepared to import ma­ have shown a strong_commitment to remem­ smuggle food to their elders-and why hadn't Jack done that for his father? Stung, Jack chines from Italy, but found he could get the bering the brutal horrors of the Holocaust, import exclusivity he wanted only by mov­ paying honor to its victims, and working to studied for days how to deal with an electric fence that stood between him and an SS ing to Canada. It was in Toronto, in 1955, prevent the repetition of this vicious inhu­ kitchen and finally succeeded in burrowing that he founded a company he called Com­ manity. his thin frame under it to steal food-one po­ modore, an importer and eventually a manu­ Mr. Speaker, Jack Tramiel is one of the five tato and some peels. But when he got the facturer of both typewriters and adding ma­ Holocaust survivors and leading American en­ food to his father, malnutrition had gripped chines. Why Commodore? Because Tramiel trepreneurs highlighted in this article. Jack the older man and grossly swollen his body. wanted a name with a military ring and be­ He could not eat. Soon after, he died in the cause higher ranks, such as General and Ad­ began as a typewriter repairman and moved miral, were already taken. on to establish his own firm, Commodore, camp's infirmary. Later, Jack learned that Commodore went public in 1962 at a Cana­ which initially manufactured typewriters and the death was directly caused by an injection dian bargain-basement price of $2.50 a of gasoline into his father's veins. adding machines. In 1976 he moved into the share-a deal that raised funds Tramiel need­ As the winter stretched into the spring of ed to pay off big loans he'd gotten from a Ca­ field of computers and took Commodore to 1945, Jack Tramiel himself grew increasingly $700 million in sales in 1983. As we here in nadian financier named C. Powell Morgan, fatalistic. But then a strange end-of-the-war head of Atlantic Acceptance. Deep trouble the Congress mark the annual Days of Re­ tableau unfolded. First, the Germans van­ erupted in the mid-1960s when Atlantic, to membrance in honor of the victims of Nazi ter­ ished from the camp; second, the Red Cross which Commodore was almost joined at the ror, I am inserting the profile of Jack Tramiel moved in briefly, overfed the prisoners to the hip, went bankrupt, amid charges of fraudu­ from Fortune Magazine be placed in the point that some died, and then left; third, lent financial statements, dummy compa­ RECORD. the Germans returned and then vanished nies, and propped stock prices. Tramiel was again. On their heels came two American never charged with illegalities, but an inves­ JACK TRAMIEL- SILICON VALLEY FOUNDER, soldiers-" 20-foot-tall black men, the first tigative commission concluded that he was COMMODORE INTL. blacks I'd ever seen," says Tramiel- who probably not blameless. In any case, the Ca­ Only 10 when the Nazis marched into his loomed in a barracks door, peered at the nadian financial establishment ostracized city of Lodz, Poland, in 1939, Jack Tramiel prisoners hiding beneath the straw of their him. Struggling to keep Commodore itself (then named Idek Tramielski) initially had a bunks, said something in English that one out of bankruptcy, he was forced in 1966 to kid's thrilled reaction to the sheer spectacle Jew gleaned as "More Americans will be give partial control of the company to Cana­ of the scene: weapons glinting in the sun, coming," and left. Next a tank rolled up. In dian investor Irving Gould. soldiers goose-stepping, planes overhead. "It it stood a Jewish chaplain in dress uniform, Commodore's line then was still type­ was a fantastic thing," he remembers. who declared in Yiddish: "You are free, " and writers and adding machines, but the elec­ Reality crashed down after that. Lodz's told the tank to move on. These were troops tronics revolution was under way and setting Jews-one-third of the city's 600,000 people­ of the advancing American Army, the month up shop in Silicon Valley. Tramiel himself were ordered out of their homes and into a was April 1945, and Tramiel was 16. moved there in the late 1960s and soon, dis­ crowded ghetto. For nearly five years Jack Tramiel, today 69 and a fireplug in build, playing a speed-to-market talent that has (an only child) and his parents lived there in stayed in Europe for more than two years characterized his whole life, had Commodore one room, scavenged for food, and worked­ after his liberation, and many of his recol­ pumping out electronic calculators. In time, his father at shoemaking, Jack in a pants lections of those days concern food: how he one product, a hand-held calculator, grew so factory. The faces that the Tramiels saw in tricked his way into a sanitarium to a rich, popular that it was self-destructive: The the ghetto changed constantly: Jews left, and shamefully fattening, diet; how he company that supplied Commodore with new Jews came in, often from other coun­ gorged happily while working in an Amer­ semiconductor chips, Texas Instruments, de­ tries. Later Tramiel learned that the Jewish ican Army kitchen; how he did other odd cided to produce calculators itself-selling leader of the ghetto was parceling out its jobs for "money or food." But he also them at prices that Commodore couldn't residents to the Germans, believing that the learned during this time that his mother was match. community would be left in relative peace as alive and back again in Lodz. He saw her With Commodore again reeling, Tramiel long as he periodically delivered up a contin­ there but then left, resolved by that time to vowed never again to be at the mercy of a gent of its residents for deportation-and no marry a concentration-camp survivor he'd vital supplier. In 1976 he made a momentous doubt extermination. met, Helen Goldgrub, and go with her to the acquisition: MOS Technology, a Pennsyl­ In August 1944 the Tramiels themselves U.S. vania chip manufacturer that also turned were herded into railroad cars, told they The two wed in Germany in July 1947. They out to be extravagantly nurturing about 200 were going to Germany to better themselves, got to the U.S. separately, though-he first, different R&D projects. Tramiel, a slash-and­ and instead shipped to Auschwitz. Jack's in November of that year. His confidence, burn, early-day Al Dunlap in management most vivid memory of the three-day trip is strengthened by what he'd survived, bor­ style, killed most of the projects imme­ that each person received a whole loaf of dered on hubris: "I figured I could handle diately. But he listened hard when an engi­ bread as a ration-a feast beyond his imagi­ just about anything," he says. He started out neer named Chuck Peddle told him the com­ nation. At journey's end, the men were sepa­ living at a Jewish agency, HIAS, in New pany had a chip that was effectively a micro­ rated from the women (at which point Jack Yor k City; got a job as a handyman at a computer. And small computers, said Peddle, lost track of his mother) and then them­ Fifth Avenue lamp store; learned English " are going to be the future of the world." selves split into two groups, one permitted from American movies; and at their end Willing to take a limited gamble, Tramiel for the time being to live, the other sent to pigged out on chocolate instead of eating told Peddle that he and Tramiel's second Auschwitz's gas chambers. Jack and his fa­ regular dinners. son, Leonard, then getting a Columbia Uni­ ther were thumbed into the group that sur­ Then, in early 1948, he did the improbable, versity astrophysics degree, had six months vived. joining the U.S. Army. By the time he left it to come up with a computer Commodore A few weeks later, Jack and his father four years later, he'd been reunited with his could display at an upcoming Comdex elec­ were "examined" by the notorious Dr. Josef wife and fathered a son (the first of three). tronics show. They made the deadline. " And 6698 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 everyone loved the product," says Tramlel, Postal Service the same as any private em­ the lack of effort by the Postal Service or fed­ relishingly rolling out its name, PET, for ployer under the Occupational Safety and eral agencies generally to seriously address Personal Electronic Transactor. Unfortu­ Health Act. workplace hazards in order to prevent work­ nately, this was potentially an expensive The fact that the Postal Service has not pet, carrying a lot of risk-and demanding, place injuries, it does seem to me reasonable says Tramiel, " a lot of money I still did not been covered by the Occupational Safety and and appropriate to provide assurance that in have." So he determined to gauge demand by Health Act in the same way as private employ­ addressing FECA we are not ignoring the running newspaper ads that offered six-week ers-including private employers with whom issue of workplace safety. Nor does it seem delivery on a computer priced at $599, a se­ the Postal Service directly competes for busi­ unreasonable to me that the Postal Service, ductive figure on which Tramiel thought he ness-is apparently due to the fact that both which increasingly competes directly with pri­ could still make a profit. The ads appeared, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and vate companies, should do so "on a level and a hugely encouraging $3 million in the Postal Reorganization Act were being con­ playing field" with regard to OSHA regulation checks came back. sidered at the same time by Congress, in Commodore got to the market with its and enforcement. computer in 1977, in the same year that 1970. In any event, the Postal Service, al­ So for both of these reasons I am intro­ Apple and Tandy put their micros on sale. In though it is now "an independent establish­ ducing legislation to treat the Postal Service the next few years, Tramiel drove those com­ ment of the Executive Branch of the Govern­ the same as private employers for purposes of petitors and others wild by combatively ment of the United States" is considered a the Occupational Safety and Health Act. pushing prices down and down, to levels like "federal agency" for purposes of the Occupa­ Under the bill, the Postal Service would be $200. He also became famous for rough treat­ tional Safety and Health Act. subject to inspection, citation, and penalty by ment of supplie·rs, customers, and execu­ As a "federal agency," under Section 19 of OSHA and approved state OSHA programs. I tives-and about it all was fiercely unrepent­ the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and invite my colleagues to cosponsor this legisla­ ant. " Business is war," he said. "I don't be­ Executive Order 12196, the Postal Service is lieve in compromising. I believe in winning." tion, and I look forward to working with my col­ supposed to comply with OSHA standards, but Which is what he did in those early years leagues in order to pass this legislation during it is not subject to OSHA enforcement as are for computers, leading Commodore to $700 this Congress. million in sales in fiscal 1983 and $88 million private employers. Instead, the Department of in profits. At its peak price in those days, Labor is authorized under Executive Order the stock that Tramiel had sold in 1962 at a 12196 to conduct inspections of agency work­ W. STANLEY GARNER HONORED price of $2.50 a share was up to $1 ,200, and his places "when the Secretary [of Labor] deter­ 6.5% slice of the company was worth $120 mines necessary if an agency does not have million. occupational safety and health committees; or HON. JAMF.S H. MALONEY But then, in early 1984, just as annual sales OF CONNECTICUT were climbing above $1 billion, Tramiel in response to reports of unsafe or unhealthful clashed with a Commodore stockholder working conditions, upon request of occupa­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mightier than he, Irving Gould-and when tional safety and health committees . . .; or, Thursday , April 23, 1998 the smoke had cleared, Tramiel was out. The in the case of a report of an imminent danger, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, nature of their quarrel was never publicly when such a committee has not responded to disclosed. Today, however, Tramiel says he I want to bring to the attention of the House an employee who has alleged to it that the of Representatives and the American people wanted to " grow" the comapny, and Gould agency has not adequately responded to a re­ didn't. the celebration of an individual in Connecti­ Commodore was really Tramiel's last hur­ port." In such cases, the Department of Labor cut's 5th Congressional District to be held this rah. True, he surfaced again quickly in the is required to follow up its inspection with a re­ Saturday, April 25th, and the many accom­ computer industry, agreeing later in 1984 to port to the head of the agency. In addition, plishments of Mr. W. Stanley Garner of New take over-for a pittance-Warner Commu­ under the executive order, the Secretary of nications' foundering Atari operation. But in Fairfield, Connecticut. Family, friends and as­ Labor submits an annual report to the Presi­ sociates of Mr. Garner will gather at the new a business changing convulsively as IBM dent on each federal agency's workplace safe­ Fairfield Senior Center to honor him for his brought out its PC and the clones marched ty and health performance. However, neither in, Atari was a loser and ultimately a ven­ personal contributions to the Public Library the Department of Labor nor the state agen­ ture into which Tramiel was unwilling to and the community at large. cies which enforce OSHA requirements in 23 sink big money. Eventually he folded Atari Born in New Fairfield on January 9, 1923, states have the legal authority to require the into a Silicon Valley disk-drive manufac­ Mr. Garner involved himself in community af­ Postal Service to comply with OSHA require­ turer, KTS, in which he has a major interest fairs as a young man, and was an avid user but plays no opera tional role. ments, or to issue citations or penalties of the New Fairfield Free Public Library when Today Tramiel is basically retired and against the Postal Service for violations of it was simply a corner room in the small town managing his money. From four residences, OSHA requirements. he's cut down to one, a palatial house atop a As my colleagues may know, I have been hall building before World War II. In 1967, Mr. foothill in Monte Sereno, Calif. In its garage working for some time on much needed re­ Garner became Trustee of that library and are two Rolls-Royces, a type of luxury to served in that capacity for more than 20 years, which Tramiel has long been addicted. forms of the workers compensation system for federal employees, known as the Federal Em­ a longer continuous tenure than anyone else. Naturally, charity fundraisers took During these twenty plus years, and since, Tramiel up. When those for the Holocaust ployees Compensation Act, or FECA, which is Memorial Museum appeared, he at first also the workers compensation program which Mr. Garner has been at the forefront of all the thought of it as just one more philanthropic covers Postal Service employees. The present Library's construction projects and was pri­ cause to be supported. But his wife, Helen, program is expensive, has not been updated marily responsible for the establishment of the 69, who spent her concentration camp days for years, continues to be afflicted by cases of town's Children's Library. He served on the at Bergen-Belsen, is intensely aware that fraud and abuse, and in many cases discour­ Building Committee for the present Town Li­ both she and her husband survived what mil­ brary, built in 1975, as well as on the Building lions of other Jews did not. " No," she said ages employees' return to work. Measured by either total compensation costs or number of Committees for the addition to the New Fair­ adamantly, " for this one we have to go all field Middle School, the Fire House and the out." claims, Postal Service employees comprise one of the largest components of FECA. town Police Station. During a hearing held on the FECA program Mr. Garner's reputation as a builder in the INTRODUCTION OF POSTAL SERV­ on March 24 by the Workforce Protections area is outstanding, having been responsible ICE SAFETY AND HEALTH PRO­ Subcommittee, a representative of the Amer­ for the construction of hundreds of homes in MOTION ACT ican Postal Workers Union claimed that "[in] the area, as well as several public facilities in­ our experience, the federal government's cluding the Parish House of St. Edward's HON. JAMF.S C. GREENWOOD workplace safety and health program remains Church and its adjacent Sullivan Home. He was also a long time member of the Board of OF PENNSYLVANIA inadequate and deficient, and this is where the Directors of the Union Savings Bank in New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greatest savings could and should be achieved in the costs associated with workers Fairfield. Thursday, April 23, 1998 injured on the job in the line of duty." Throughout his life, Mr. Garner has given a Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I While I certainly do not share the view that level of public service that few achieve. He am introducing legislation to treat the U.S. the only problem with the FECA program is continues to serve today as an example of the April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6699 type of service and dedication that all of us Since 1987, the housing tax credit has TRIBUTE TO CHESTERFIELD should follow. Despite his level of involvement, helped develop over 7,692 units of affordable SMITH, ESQ., ON THE DEDICA­ however, Mr. Garner has never allowed his housing in 40 counties in Colorado. TION OF THE CHESTERFIELD outside activities to overshadow the impor­ During that same time period in Larimer and SMITH CENTER FOR EQUAL JUS­ tance of his family. This October 28th, Stan Weld Counties, funds totaling $4,525,677 were TICE and Aileen Pulver Garner will celebrate their allocated, providing 1, 183 new housing units. 48th wedding anniversary with their two sons. Facts were also presented in support of Pri­ HON. CARRIE P. MEEK Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Connecticut's 5th vate Activity Bonds: Congressional District, and this House, I want H.R. 979 increases the Private Activity Bond OF FLORIDA to congratulate Mr. Stanley Garner on his life­ (PAB) cap from $50 to $75 per capita and IN T HE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES long achievements and thank him for his serv­ index the cap to inflation. Thursday, April 23, 1998 ice and dedication to New Fairfield, its institu­ This legislation will stimulate job creation, Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is in­ tions and citizens. the production of affordable housing, industrial development, environmental cleanup and high­ deed a distinct honor to pay tribute to one of er education in Colorado. Miami-Dade's unsung heroes, Attorney Ches­ RECOGNIZING COLORADO'S FRONT Currently the cap is the greater of $50 per terfield Smith. The dedication of the Chester­ RANGE CONTINUUM OF CARE capita or $150 million per state per year. This field Smith Center for Equal Justice on April computes to about $200 million annually in 23, 1998 is a well-deserved honor. HON. BOB SCHAFFER Colorado. Attorney Smith represents the best of our Annually, this cap is used-up completely. community. Having dedicated a major portion OF COLORADO Demand exceeds supply by four-to-one. of his life to making the justice system work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the last two years, over $414 million of on behalf of the less fortunate in Miami-Dade, Thursday, April 23 , 1998 private activity bond authority yielded a signifi­ he was relentless in his development of cant positive economic impact for Colorado. probono legal services program that re­ Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Over $336 million in tax exempt bond fi­ Speaker, I rise today to speak about a citizen sponded to the crying needs of our commu­ nancing for affordable housing for our nity's poor. His was a crusade that maximized coalition known as Colorado's Northern Front bluecollar work force funded new home own­ Range Continuum of Care, whom I recently understanding and compassion for countless ership and rental opportunities. destitute who severely lack the financial met with in my Fort Collins office to learn of $41 million of financing for industrial devel­ wherewithal to have their cases move up their assessment of the community's need for opment (manufacturing facilities) and agricul­ through the maze of the legal system. affordable housing, transitional housing, group tural loans. homes and homeless services. The Con­ $37 million in student loans to college stu­ Under his leadership many lives have been tinuum of Care is comprised of over 125 indi­ dents. saved and countless families have been ren­ viduals representing various community orga­ Also brought to my attention is the fact that dered whole because of the poor's accessi­ nizations including Alternatives to Violence, the Federal Department of Housing and Urban bility to pro-bono legal services. He was vir­ American Red Cross, Catholic Charities-North­ Development (HUD) · is spending less money tually the lone voice in the wilderness in ex­ ern, House of Neighborly Service, WIRS, A on transitional housing and more on emer­ posing his righteous indignation over the Woman's Place, Weld Food Bank, Greeley gency shelters for the homeless. Transitional hopelessness of countless individuals who Interfaith, Right to Read , Cities of Greeley, housing is designed to house women and chil­ through the various crises of poverty rendered Loveland, and Fort Collins, Neighbor to Neigh­ dren on a temporary basis when they leave an them helpless before the legal system. At the bor, Fort Collins Authority, Larimer County abusive environment and need a safe place to same time, he has been forthright and forceful Mental Health, Larimer County Department of live while transitioning to a new home and life. in advocating the tenets of equal treatment Human Services, Loveland Housing Authority, Statistics prove that affordable housing is under the law for the poor who have been re­ Crossroads Safehouse, Crossroads Ministry, very limited. For example, in Weld County, the manded to the complex proceedings of the Colorado Division of Housing, Ft. Lupton median home price in 1990 was $68, 118, court system . His sensitivity toward them knew Housing Authority, Greeley Housing Authority, climbing to $123,868 in 1996-an 84% in­ no bounds, and he was likewise untiring in Greeley Transitional House, United Way of crease. Rental rates climbed during the same seeking the appropriate guidance and coun­ Weld County, Greeley Area Habitat for Hu­ period at 43%, going from $357 to $511 , while seling strategies for them. manity, CARE Housing, and Funding Partners. vacancy rates remainded low. During the In an April 5, 1998 Miami Herald write-up, Continuum of Care was formed for the pur­ same time, job growth jumped up 31.7%, but Attorney Smith was genuinely lauded as a pose of inventorying existing local resources in most of the new jobs were created in low-pay­ community leader whose " * * * life serves as the community, and to identify gaps in housing ing service and retail sectors. With average an example of how much difference each of and service delivery for special populations. median family income rising only by 35%, us can make in behalf of the less fortunate." The assessments were achieved through the housing is unattainable for many. Singlehandledly he has championed a career­ participation of these representatives who de­ It was my concern over the lack of afford­ long commitment to free legal services to the veloped this analysis bringing their particular able housing that inspired me to co-sponsor poor. community experiences to the table. H.R. 2990, amending the Internal Revenue In his stint on the prestigious Holland & The following facts were established con­ Code of 1986 to increase the amount of low­ Knight law firm , Attorney Smith truly rep­ cerning the value of the Low-Income Housing income housing credits which may be allo­ resents an exemplary community servant who Tax Credit: cated to each State, and to index such abides by the dictum that those who have less H.R. 2900 would increase the Low-Income amount for inflation; and H.R. 979 (Private Ac­ in life through no fault of their own should Housing Tax Credits to $1 .75 per capita and tivity Bonds), which will increase the cap and somehow be lifted up by those who have been index the cap to inflation. help alleviate the pressure on our housing blessed with life's greater amenities. As a gad­ The current cap is severely limiting the market. Sister Mary Alice Murphy described fly among South Florida's law firms, he is wont state's capacity to help the thousands of lower the housing assistance credit as having a to prod his colleagues toward the support of wage families from renting decent, safe and positive impact on the community. Additionally, the Legal Services of Greater Miami to provide affordable housing. I remain firmly committed to eliminating the a more hopeful life for our community's poor. In 1996, Colorado was allocated $4.5 million numerous federally mandated regulations As one of those hardy spirits who chose to in housing tax credits but the demand far ex­ which drive up the cost of building homes and reach out to those living in public housing ceeded this allocation with requests totaling those which dictate how a community admin­ projects, Attorney Smith thoroughly under­ $15.3 million. isters their programs. I am pleased to carry stood the accouterments of power and leader­ The Low-Income Tax Credit is a federal tax the message for more affordable and available ship. He sagely exercised them alongside the credit to investors for ten years for up to 9% housing to my colleagues for this problem af­ mandate of his conviction and the wisdom of of their cost of constructing or rehabilitating fects not only the people of Colorado's Fourth his knowledge, focusing his energies to en­ apartments dedicated to lower-wage working Congressional District, but also people nation­ hance the well-being of a community he families at restricted rents. wide. learned to love and care for so deeply. . . .---··· ~~.. --.

6700 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 His undaunted efforts in the legal system April 24, 1998 marks the 25th anniversary of Well Done, Pastor Tim and Bonnie. May God through his tenure as President of the Amer­ the Interface Children Family Services. On this Bless you in all your future endeavors. ican Bar Association helped shape and form special occasion I want to recognize Kate the agenda of many legal organizations. His Mclean as a shining example, and to thank word is his bond to those who dealt with him , her for doing what others may have the yearn­ SPEECH TO HORATIO ALGER not only in moments of triumphal exuberance ing to do, but not the ambition. I want to thank SCHOLAR S NAT IONAL SCHOLARS in helping many of the poor turn their lives Kate Mclean for being such a vital part to the CONFERENCE around, but also in his resilient quest to trans­ Ventura County Community, and for being our form Miami-Dade county into a veritable mo­ angel of hope. HON. NICK LAMPSON saic of vibrant cultures and diverse peoples OF TEXAS converging together into this great experiment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that is America. EARTH DAY Thursday, Apri l 23, 1998 Numerous accolades with which various or­ Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, to all of you ganizations have honored him symbolize the HON. EARL F. HILLIARD who are here today because you have been unequivocal testimony of the utmost respect OF ALABAMA selected to participate in the 1998 Horatio and admiration he enjoys from our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alger Association's National Scholars Con­ Attorney Chesterfield Smith, lawyer par excel­ Thursday, April 23 , 1998 ference, I would like to say welcome. As I am lence, truly exemplifies a one-of-a-kind leader­ sure you have already learned, you have ship whose courage and resilient spirit genu­ Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I stand before joined a very exclusive club of achievers who inely dignifies the role of a community servant. you on this Earth Day to commend our nation have been recognized by that fine organiza­ Today's dedication is genuinely deserved! I on how we have left a legacy to our children tion. truly salute him on behalf of a grateful commu­ by protecting the natural resources of our na­ I am proud to note that several Members of nity. tional parks, wildlife refuges and national for­ Congress have been honored as distinguished ests. However, it is just as important for us to Americans by the association such as Senator double our efforts to protect the habitat of our TRIBUTE TO KATE McLEAN ROBERT BYRD of West Virginia and other great urban areas. American's like the late Supreme Court Jus­ HON. ELTON GALLEGLY I feel strongly that the children of our cities tice Thurgood Marshall. But I am particularly also deserve to breathe cleaner air, and have proud that one of my constituents and friends, OF CALIFORNIA green fields to play on as they mature under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S Tom Harken, serves on the association's the blue skies of Alabama. Board of Directors. If each of you have not Thursday, April 23, 1998 I am proud that our nation has made tre­ had the opportunity to meet this man make Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to mendous progress over the past 25 years in sure you do so. Especially if you plan on pay tribute today to a woman who has made the area of environmental management. Our being in business. He is truly a Horatio Alger her mission in life to help our society's most rivers and lakes in which our children fish, success story. vulnerable find some sort of warmth in a world swim and boat are significantly cleaner; the air Because each of you are exemplary high that can often be so cold. Kate Mclean of in which we breathe is improved and tremen­ school seniors who have demonstrated out­ Ventura, California, is an extraordinary person dous progress has been made in cleaning up standing qualities of honor, integrity and per­ who has touched the lives of thousands, lead­ our toxic waste sites, but we must concentrate severance and did not allow life's obstacles to ing the charge of a successful organization more efforts for the children of our cities. stop you, I would like to say "congratulations" which has been the saving grace to many in I am fighting for an approach to the environ­ and to tell how proud I am of you. I would also her community. ment that is based on reason, balance, and like to tell you that with your distinct honor, not It's easy to look into the eyes of those in moderation . . . one that recognizes that it is only comes the $5,000.00 scholarship you are need, and feel sympathy. But for many, it's not a question of whether we can afford to receiving (although that is awfully nice) , but even easier to look away and forget about the protect the environment, but whether we can also a responsibility to your own success and unexpected harsh realities life brings. But afford not to protect it. to keeping the dream of success alive for when Kate Mclean saw a person in need, a other young people who need to know that living tragedy, she didn't look away, but in­ they too can "beat the odds" in spite of the NEW CREATIONS BOARDING stead helped them look towards their future. hardships that they face. Kate did more than recognize the ·social ills SCHOOL, RICHMOND, IN Today, as I speak to you on "Issues Facing that so often ruin lives. Instead of extending Congress: A Congressman's Perspective," I fleeting sympathy, Kate Mclean actually made HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH would like to take you back to the first time a difference-a difference in the lives of the OF INDIANA that I stood in this chamber, when I was your abandoned and the abused. She has helped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA T IVES age, and how it shapes my perspective today the homeless find shelter and runaways find Thursday, April 23, 1998 and how I hope that your visit today will shape refuge and understanding. your vision for tomorrow. Kate has achieved these and countless Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to My first visit to Congress truly helped me other compassionate deeds through an organi­ share an inspiring story with my colleagues understand that one of the greatest issues fac­ zation called Interface Children Family Serv­ and the American people about a husband ing any session of Congress is how we keep ices, a non-profit which she co-founded. To and wife team who have built New Creations the American dream alive for you and every name just a few of their services, this organi­ Boarding School, in Richmond Indiana. Pastor other citizen of the United States, regardless zation offers assistance to families in crises, a Tim Cummings, being full of compassion for of their financial, ethnic or religious back­ 24-hour hotline for troubled teens, and shel­ troubled teenagers, reached out and met the ground. This is done in many ways, but I'll ters for battered women and their children. needs of those in Wayne County. Tim has come back to that later. Under Kate Mclean, hundreds of thousands been fully supported by his wife Bonnie, who Allow me to share with you how my first visit of children and families have been helped at has been an invaluable partner in his work. to this chamber gave me a glimpse of that Interface from 1973 to 1990. Today, Interface New Creations Boarding School is Biblically dream of success and how that glimpse was Children Family Services continues to aid focussed and many student's lives have been the start of my commitment to making a real those in crisis situations, expanding on the changed through the teachings of the Bible. difference for myself and others. foundation Kate Mclean helped to start. The Cummings have made a difference by I hope you'll forgive me for being so per­ After Kate left Interface in 1990, she took showing that if individuals work hard and show sonal , but I know that among you are people her vast experiences to help the Ventura kindness they can do good things. These who can really make a difference, and I don't County Community Foundation, which under qualities are needed in our communities and want to waste this opportunity to share my ex­ her supervision, increased Ventura County's the Cummings are an excellent example for perience with tomorrow's leaders. endowed resources for charities from others to follow. In short, work hard, be kind When I first came to this chamber, I was $300,000 to more than $16 million. to others and help your neighbor if you can . very close to your age. I was not rich. In fact April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6701 it seems as though I had worked almost every done, it is my hope that one day you will be one person refused to be silent. The writings day of my life since I was in Junior High standing here speaking to a group of Horatio and speeches of Susan B. Anthony sparked School. At that time, Jack Brooks was Con­ Alger Scholars. Then I will know that my time reforms in women's dress, social freedoms, gressman. Because he had come to this office in Congress was well spent. and ultimately, constitutional rights in a time of heightened civil turbulence. Slavery by overcoming financial and personal adver­ was abolished because one person proclaimed sity as a young person, he made sure that it unjust. The accomplishments of William young people such as myself got the oppor­ IN RECOGNITION OF MS. AMI Lloyd Garrison and other abolitionists, such tunity to be here as Congressional interns so KARLAGE as Frederick Douglas and Sojourner Truth, that we could catch a glimpse of the dream resulted in the thirteenth amendment to the and carry it on to another generation. It was HON. JIM BUNNING Constitution, which effectively outlawed during that internship that I committed myself OF KENTUCKY slavery. Each of these controversies were im­ not only to personal achievement but to lead­ portant developments in our nation's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growth, and each of them began with a single ership as well. Thursday, April 23, 1998 person who persisted until another person As I said, one of the main issues facing listened ... and another ... and another, Congress is how to provide the opportunity Mr. BUNNING. Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to until that first person was shouting with the and tools necessary for every young person to take a few minutes to recognize an out­ multitude instead of against it. not only succeed but to excel. I am attempting standing achievement by a young high school If I want my voice to be heard, I have to ig­ to do this in a number of ways that I think are student from Kentucky. nore the cynics. I have to shout against the extremely important. Ms. Ami Karlage of Edgewood, in my con­ millions. I have to call out incessantly. I First, as a freshman Member of Congress, gressional district, recently won a 1998 Voice have to refuse to be silent, in the hopes that one person might take note of my cry. If I I have founded the Congressional Caucus for of Democracy broadcast scriptwriting contest for Kentucky as sponsored by the Veterans of influence just one other person, then my Missing and Exploited children. The purpose voice has been heard. If I cause that person of this caucus is: Foreign Wars. I have attached a copy of her to examine or change his or her views, then 1. To build awareness around the issue of winning essay for all to read. my voice has made a difference. My voice is missing and exploited children for the purpose Ms. Karlage is a junior at Holmes High not the voice of the millions, nor does it of finding children who are currently missing School and is one of only 54 national winners. have to be. My voice in democracy is just and to prevent future abductions; She was sponsored by VFW Post 6095 of that: My voice, shouting against the crowd, 2. To crease a voice within Congress on the Latonia, and I understand she is planning on so that I might be heard. issue of missing and exploited children and in­ becoming a geneticist one day. Given the in­ And today, there are so many more ways in telligence she shows in her essay, I expect which my voice can be heard. 150 years ago, troduce legislation that would strengthen law communication was limited to the written enforcement, community organizing and that she will eventually accomplish whatever word, in the form of newspapers and pam­ school-based efforts to address child abduc­ she sets her mind to. phlets, and the spoken word. As a student tion; and I am proud of Ms. Karlage, and I commend living in this day and age, I have the tech­ 3. To identify ways to work effectively in our my colleagues' attention to her essay about nology to reach many, many more people. districts to address child abduction. By devel­ the importance of principle and standing up for for example, I have television. through tele­ oping cooperative efforts that involve police one's beliefs. They are time-honored lessons vision, I can make my voice heard across the departments, educators, and community we should never forget. nation, simultaneously; whereas, it was nearly impossible for an abolitionist or a suf­ groups we can heighten awareness of the " MY VOICE IN OUR DEMOCRACY" fragette to achieve the same effect. I also issue and pool resources for the purpose of (By Ami Karlage) have the internet, which is growing daily, solving outstanding cases and preventing fu­ . Give me liberty or give me death!" and radio, which reaches a large percentage ture abductions. -Patrick Henry of the population. On a local level, I have Additionally, I strongly support funding for service groups, a school newspaper, clubs and "Join the union, girls, and together say other organizations, all designed to give me higher education both in institutional funding Equal Pay for Equal Work". and in the form of grants and loans for those a forum to voice my opinions and to allow -Susan B. Anthony my voice to be heard. How much faster could whose families do not have the resources to "I am in earnest-I will not equivocate-I provide them with a college education. Patrick Henry have inflamed a nation, had will not excuse-I will not retreat a single he been able to use the present day media? I have the privilege of serving on two Com­ inch; and I will be heard!" Each of those historic, echoing voices be­ mittees in Congress. The Committee on -William Lloyd Garrison longed to an individual who felt the need to Science, on which I serve on the Sub­ These famous words ring throughout our speak out against injustice, to better the committee on Space and Aeronautics which is country like the echoes of silent bells. world in which he or she lived. And even as responsible for NASA and all of it's programs, Voices, unused in generations, can be heard a tempest begins with a single drop of rain, including the space shuttle and the inter­ today, st111 urging us to fight for what is so did the American Revolution, the Wom­ national space station. I must say that I truly good, to stand up for what we believe. These en's Suffrage Movement, and the Aboli­ believe that the space program can do more voices created and preserved our democracy, tionist Movement begin with a single and they resound in our memories, a sym­ thought, a single voice shouting among mil­ to make the dream available to more people phony of noble and pure ideas. Yet, added to lions of others. If our country could be so in more ways than any other single endeavor. this harmonious music of the past is a ca­ drastically influenced by just one person in Additionally, I serve on the Committee on cophony of voices belonging to the present: the past, there is no reason that it cannot be Transportation where I serve on two Sub­ millions of people, each shouting his or her just as affected by my voice in the present. committees; the Subcommittee on Water Re­ own opinions with little or no regard for sources and Environment and the Sub­ anyone else's thoughts. Amidst all this tur­ committee on Public Buildings and Economic moil, how can my voice be heard? How can IN MEMORY OF PAMELA MAY Development. On each of these Committees, my voice make a difference? In todays' democracy, many cynical, dis­ I have the opportunity to cast my vote in favor illusioned people would tell you that it's not HON. IKE SKELTON of the youth of today and the leaders of tomor­ worth shouting to be heard, it's not worth OF MISSOURI row. standing up for what you believe. Because no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But probably the most important thing that I one listens, no one cares. I cannot believe have the privilege of doing as a Congressman that. Too many problems in the past have Thursday, April 23, 1998 is to stand before a group of outstanding been corrected because one person dared to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great young people, such as yourselves, and say to speak out against them. America won its sadness that I take this opportunity to pay trib­ you , do not quit, do not waiver and do not independence because one person had the ute to an outstanding public servant and flinch no matter how tough the road may be. courage to challenge British rule. The ral­ lying cry of "No taxation without represen­ teacher, Pamela May, who recently passed You have already proven that you are not eas­ tation" swept a nation of diverse peoples and away at the age of 44. ily discouraged. But I also want to challenge fractured opinions and united a majority of Pam May, who was born August 4, 1953, in you to bring others along with you and show the population to work towards a common Nevada, MO, dedicated her life to public serv­ them the dream, so that when all is said and goal. Women won the right to vote because ice and education. In 1997, she was appointed ~ ~-- - - ~--~ - .------'

6702 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 the Camden County auditor by Gov. Mel So today Mr. Speaker, I join with the people iber, this next generation of Americans will Carnahan, and from 1992 to 1997 Pam served of Israel, those in my district, the Jewish Com­ surely reach the stars. as the Camdenton Third Ward Alderman. She munity Centers and Temples, in remembering also served as a Camden County Commis­ the victims and sci.luting the courage of the sioner. survivors of the Holocaust. IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM CAFARO Mrs. May also served on the Child Advo­ cacy Council, the Citizens Advisory Committee HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH for the Camden County Jail, and the Gov­ CONGRATULATIONS TO CONNECTI­ OF OHIO CUT'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR ernor's Total Transportation Committee. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT IVES was a member of the Camdenton Rotary Club MARIANNE CAVANAUGH and was former president of the Camdenton Thursday , April 23, 1998 Chamber of Commerce. HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to her public service contribu­ OF CONNECTICUT remember William Cafaro, a brilliant entre­ tions, Pam May devoted her life to teaching IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S preneur, a generous philanthropist, a political Missouri youngsters. She was a teacher for 10 activist, and a good friend. years in the Camdenton School District, and Thursday, April 23, 1998 Mr. Cafaro changed the way America shops she began working in the Parents as Teachers Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ by pioneering the shopping center industry. He program in 1986-87. She was also a part-time er, I rise to congratulate Connecticut's Teach­ built some of the nation's first strip plazas and teacher in the Lake Area Vocational School's er of the Year, Marianne Roche Cavanaugh. enclosed malls. His privately owned company Child Care Management program. Mrs. May Mrs. Cavanaugh is the head teacher for math­ has consistently ranked in the top ten largest later became child care coordinator for the ematics, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and commercial real estate developers in the na­ Camdenton R-3 School District, and wrote a teaches 4 math classes a day at the Gideon tion. Mr. Cafaro emerged as a real estate de­ grant to open the district's child care center. Welles Middle School in my home district. veloper and entrepreneur in the 1940's and Pam May is survived by her husband, Since Mrs. Cavanaugh arrived in the Glaston­ soon revolutionized the industry nationwide. Ralph, two sons, a daughter, her parents, a bury public school system more than 20 years This self-made man never forgot his roots. brother, and two sisters. ago, her colleagues have watched in awe of He has been recognized by countless organi­ Mr. Speaker, I am certain that the Members her energy and ability to get students excited zations for his generosity and philanthropic of the House will join me in celebrating the life about mathematics. It has been said that her work in the community. Among numerous of this great Missouri public servant and edu­ students have even groaned in disappointment other civic activities, Mr. Cafaro was especially cator. Pamela May's strong sense of commu­ at the end of one of "Mrs. Gav's" lessons. involved in his church and in education. He nity and compassion for the youth of our coun­ In 1994, Mrs. Cavanaugh organized the first was recently awarded a lifetime achievement try make her a role model for all Americans. Gideon Welles Marathon. In this academic award for humanitarian service from the Na­ We will truly miss her. competition, students seek sponsors who tional Italian American Foundation and was pledge as much as 5 cents for each math honored by President Clinton. problem correctly solved in an hour. The truly RECOGNIZING YOM-HASHOAH Mr. Cafaro was active in politics as well. He amazing thing is that over the last four years was a delegate to the Democratic National $20,000 has been raised in the Glastonbury Convention for three presidential elections and HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS community by 1200 students. The funds have was a member of the Electoral College. He OF NEW JERSEY been returned to the community to help pur­ was friends with several Presidents including IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES chase such things as youth league basketball Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Thursday, Apr il 23, 1998 uniforms, computer software programs, and to Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton and Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make charitable contributions such as dona­ visited the White House many times. recognize the tragedy of the loss of six million tions to the food bank, clothing certificates to Above all , Mr. Cafaro never lost sight of Jewish people, one and a half million of which local stores, and bicycles. what was most important to him: his family, were children, who were murdered at the Mrs. Cavanaugh's goal is to see a National church , company, and community. His leader­ hands of the Nazis. Today is Yom-HaShoah, Marathon Day during April, Math Awareness ship and generosity are a great loss. the day in which we recognize the horrific · Month. Students across the country could genocide that Adolf Hitler imposed on so strive to test the limits of their math skills while many. raising money for their communities. As a HUMAN RIGHTS SPEECH Mr. Speaker, last year a group of young strong supporter of educational programs and people from my district came to Washington initiatives throughout my career here in Con­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON and joined me on a visit to the Holocaust Mu­ gress, I stand before you in the hope that this OF INDIANA seum. Additionally, last year, thanks to the as­ day may soon be realized. IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES sistance of the Jewish Federations in my dis­ Outside her time in the classroom, Mrs. trict, I was fortunate enough to visit Yad Cavanaugh has managed to present mathe­ Thursday, April 23, 1998 Vashem in Israel. I cannot adequately express matical workshops across the nation, develop Mr. HAMILTON . Mr. Speaker, I submit for in words how moved I was to see the photo­ problem solving math curricula, and train other the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the attached ex­ graphs of the victims, read the stories of so math teachers for the Interactive Math Pro­ cerpt from a speech I gave to the Columbus many families, and listened to the experiences gram. In addition to this Connecticut Teacher Human Rights Commission on April 4, 1998. that was told by the survivors. We can never of the Year award, Mrs. Cavanaugh was a fi­ A DDRESS TO THE H UMAN R IGHTS COMMISSION forget what happened. Not only should we use nalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence ANNUAL D INNER, COLUMBUS, I NDIANA, APRIL this time to remember the past, but we must in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 1998 4, 1998 also educate our young people and future and 1986, the 1998 Glastonbury Teacher of (By Lee H. Hamilton) generations about the Holocaust in order to the Year, the Connecticut Association of I want to talk with you tonight about the preserve the memory of those who lost their School Superintendents' Middle School Teach­ challenges we face in advancing human lives, honor those who were fortunate enough er of the Year finalist in 1997, and Celebration righ ts. A deep concern for human rights is a to survive and to reaffirm the promise of of Excellence winner.in 1986. As a resident of basic and fundam ental expression of the val­ "never again!" Marlborough, Connecticut, she and her hus­ ues of the American people. It is part of who Throughout this entire week, from April 19 band Roy Cavanaugh have four children, we are and what we are. through April 26, 1998 the United States Holo­ Lindsey, Matthew, Shannon, and Kevin . In one sense, the h istory of this country caust Memorial Council will lead the nation in Again, I would like to commend Mrs. can be told as t he story of the advancement of human r ights. Our ancestors fo ugh t a War civic commemorations of the victims of the Cavanaugh on this achievement. She displays of Independence t o secure civil and political Holocaust, called Days of Remembrance. Next the kind of dedication, determination, and en­ liberties, and a Civil War to ensure that all week we will recognize the 50th year anniver­ thusiasm that make our public school system of its people, black and white, should be free sary of the establishment of the state of Israel. work. With teachers of Mrs. Cavanaugh's cal- and enjoy the basic rights of citizenship. In April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6703 this century, Americans have struggled to curred and that racial discrimination has de­ than ever before, and the nation has become secure political, social, and economic rights clined. Blacks, in contrast, are increasingly more diverse, ethnically and racially, in the for women, minorities, and working people. discouraged about race relations and dis­ last 30 years as immigration from Asia and America has also been a model, a guide to crimination. Latin America has swelled. According to the other countries in its concern for human The debate over affirmative action pro­ most recent Census estimates, our popu­ rights. With some success, and with some vides another example of the breakdown in lation is roughly 25% non-white; that figure failures, too, we have sought to promote the consensus. Supporters of affirmative ac­ is projected to reach 50% by the middle of democratic institutions and the observance tion say that while the situation has im­ the next century, easily within the lifetime of human rights at home and abroad. proved, racism persists in this country, and of my grandchildren. As early as next year, How would you respond if I asked you to that affirmative action is needed to remedy whites will no longer be the majority in Cali­ define for me in one sentence what this coun­ the effects of discrimination. Affirmative ac­ fornia. try is all about? Most of you-I think­ tion programs, they will note, have provided The range of new civil rights challenges is would say: At its very core, this country is opportunities for millions of minorities, ex­ astonishingly broad. Among them: about giving its people the opportunity to be panding the American middle class and Discrimination and harassment claims the best that they can be. Our country does strengthening our political system and econ­ have increased as more women enter the not provide equal opportunity to all its citi­ omy. Opponents respond that affirmative ac­ workforce. Whole new rules are being worked zens. It does not assure success. But, at the tion is fundamentally unfair, that people out in the era of increased gender equality. very least, it does provide opportunity and it should succeed or fail based on character. Our school systems are educating a more tries to remove barriers that deny us a fair talent and effort, not race. Either they say diverse student population, many of whom chance to succeed. Human rights are about that we now live in a colorblind society so will enter school lacking basic English lan­ removing those obstacles, and ensuring that race-based policies are unnecessary, or they guage and learning skills. all of us are treated fairly, equally, and just­ say that, while racism may persist, affirma­ Many states and local communities are ly in our individual pursuit of happiness. tive action leads to double standards which challenged to absorb immigrant groups into The Columbus Human Rights Commission heighten rather than reduce racial tensions. their economies and address their social and is so important because it does precisely b. sense of optimism cultural needs. that. In fighting discrimination and human Minority populations are becoming more rights abuses at the local level, this Commis­ Second, during the Civil Rights Era there active in the political process, seeking great­ sion works to ensure that the magnificent was a strong sense of public optimism about er representation within all levels of govern­ ideal of the Declaration of Independence­ tackling problems associated with race. I ment and within political party structures. don't suggest it was a Golden Age. We then that all men are created equal-becomes re­ II. WHERE ARE WE TODAY? ality. It serves to help this community be a lived in a segregated society, where minori­ place where everyone has an opportunity to ties were denied political and civil rights as Where are we today in civil rights in this become the best they can be. well as economic and educational opportuni­ country? On the positive side: We have made !. CIVIL RIGHTS AT HOME: CHANGING ATTITUDES, ties. What has changed, however, is our outlook progress in enacting laws to promote equal­ CHANGING ISSUES ity-in voting rights, public accommodation Our country is today in the midst of a na­ on the future of race relations. Back then, many of us took to heart Dr. King's vision of access, and non-discrimination. A genuine tional debate about civil rights and race re­ positive change has taken place in the atti­ lations, perhaps for the first time since Con­ an integrated America, where people would be judged not by the color of their skin but tude of most Americans toward racial issues. gress passed landmark civil and voting More of us understand that we should accept rights laws in the mid-1960s. I have cast over by the content of their character. We, blacks and whites, believed that anti-poverty ef­ equality among the races as a matter of 5,000 votes in my years in Congress, but few, principle. Finally, the black middle class has if any, have given me more satisfaction than forts could wipe out the inner city slums and lift the poor into the great American middle grown, black business has expanded, and the to support these laws. Much of the current number of black public officials has in­ debate has focused on affirmative action class. We believed-perhaps naively-that anti-discrimination laws would lead to a so­ creased. (more on that later). The debate, however, And yet there are many problems. We un­ also goes to more fundamental questions ciety with fully integrated schools, neighbor­ hoods and workplaces. derstand now that racial issues cannot be about race in America: do we continue to be solved by laws alone. Inequalities, rooted in two Americas, one black and one white? and We have made remarkable progress toward racial equality over the last 30 years, seen, I feelings of prejudice and distrust, permeate if we do live in two Americas, is that accept­ suppose, most conspicuously in the expan­ our culture and society. I also find a lack of able? and if it is acceptable, what does that urgency about racial issues. For example, I say about the future of this country? sion of voting rights and of a black middle class, educated and affluent, that has taken rarely hear from constituents about race at Someone asked me the other day how pub­ my public meetings today. Many feel that lic views on race relations have changed advantage of new opportunities. But, in many other respects, this is not the world we the major wrongs have been righted, and since the Civil Rights Era. Three things they have other things on their minds: bal­ come to mind. dreamed of 30 years ago. White and black America are, in many respects, drifting ancing the budget, improving schools, cre­ a. public consensus apart. Many blacks feel aggrieved. They ob­ ating good jobs, fighting crime. First, there was broad public consensus in serve that black incomes are still only 75% Hence, while we have worked hard to tear the 1960s on what was wrong in our country of white ones; 40% of black children live in down racial barriers and promote equality, and what needed to be done. Americans were poverty; black unemployment is more than we all know-as Jim Henderson reminded us outraged by the treatment of Civil Rights twice as high; and the life expectancy for last year before this gathering-that our marchers in the South, and demanded that black males is more than eight years less work is not done-in Columbus or in the Congress take steps to secure basic civil and than for white men (65 years vs. 73 years). country. Much has been done, much is still political liberties for all Americans in every They say whites have lost interest in their to do. part of the country. Today. we have strong plight, cutting federal programs that benefit III. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? anti-discrimination laws on the books, and their communities and eliminating affirma­ The question, then, is where do we go from an overwhelming majority of Americans tive action programs that have created edu­ here on civil rights? How do we build on our agree that racial discrimination is wrong cational and job opportunities. The response successes of the last generation? How do we and must be proscribed. of a growing number of blacks is not a call Consensus quickly breaks down, however, make for a more inclusive, more just society for more integration with white America, which affords every American the oppor­ once you scratch beneath the surface. Blacks but separation and self-help. and whites, for example, may agree that ra­ tunity to be the best he or she can be? cial discrimination is wrong, but they have c. demographic changes a. affirmative action sharply differing views about how prevalent Third, the debate on race in the 1960s was I am one who continue to believe there is such discrimination is today in our society. straightforward. It dealt almost exclusively an appropriate role for affirmative action, In a recent poll three in four white Ameri­ with relations between whites and blacks. properly defined. Affirmative action pro­ cans said blacks in their community are The civil and voting rights laws and affirma­ grams are being challenged successfully in treated the same as whites. Only 49% of the tive action were a response to the terrible courts and legislatures across the country. blacks agreed. Whites really see very little legacy of racial discrimination, particularly The U.S. Supreme Court has worked to limit problem when it comes to opportunities for towards blacks, in this country. the use of race-based preferences in the blacks in jobs, education, and housing. Many Our civil rights agenda has changed over workplace, on contracts, in legislative redis­ blacks see racial discrimination as a fact of the years, first in response to the demand for tricting, at all levels of government. The fed­ life. women's rights and, more recently, in re­ eral government is in the process of retool­ Whites have generally become more opti­ sponse to the changing demographics of the ing its affirmative action programs in re­ mistic that progress toward equality has oc- country. More women are in the workplace sponse to these Court decisions. The overall 6704 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 effect of these changes will likely be to cur­ whether this trend toward separation is de­ comments and concerns, to debate the issues tail government contracts flowing to minor­ sirable. I think it is not. in a frank manner, and to find solutions ity and women-owned businesses. I am an integrationist at heart. I believe in which will make our community more inclu­ I am also concerned by efforts to bar af­ the motto of this country: E Pluribus Unum, sive and more just. firmative action in college and graduate out of many, one. We can't compel people to IV. CONCLUSION school admissions. One federal appeals court move to integrated neighborhoods. We can't has said that the University of Texas cannot force them to socialize with people of other Our success in meeting these challenges use race as a factor in law school admissions. races. Integration should, nonetheless, be will depend-in large measure-on our com­ California voters approved a state ref­ our goal. We don't have to reach that goal mitment to human rights. This evening has erendum to similar effect at state college today, but we should strive to take steps been a success if it causes each one of us to and graduate programs. As a consequence, day-by-day to get there. We are, after all, renew our commitment to human rights and minority enrollment for incoming classes at one nation, one family, indivisible. to act in specific ways on that commitment. these schools plummeted last year. The long­ The stakes are high. This country has been c. individual and community-based action dedicated to the cause of human rights frOm term effects on enrollment remain to be My own experience is that the best way to seen. its inception. If you and I do not lead in improve relations among races is to have human rights, who will? Surely those of us The goal of public policy should be to people work together at something they both make sure that all of us have the oppor­ who have been given so much-good parents, believe to be worthwhile and important. If tunity to develop our talents to the fullest. good education, good health, a marvelous you get two adult women, for example, of country-and all of our many blessings­ The rapid rollback of affirmative action pro­ different races together to talk about the fu­ grams will, I think, disserve that goal. While must take the lead for human rights into the ture of their children, you can see the mak­ 21st Century. I oppose quotas or rigid preferences, I see af­ ing of harmony and consensus. People who firmative action plans as a tool to create a So when you leave here in a few minutes, may not believe they have very much in what are you going to do? May I suggest you more inclusive work place and open up op­ common learn that they really do. A dia­ portunities for all persons. Real equality of and I renew a simple pledge: We stand for logue that simply leaves people feeling that justice. We combat injustice wherever we opportunity is the key to minority advance­ we remain far apart doesn't get us very far. ment. Where discrimination has existed, it is may find it-at home or abroad, in our own We must talk frankly, listen carefully, and community or across the world. Leaders and fair to provide an equal opportunity to catch work together across racial lines. We must up. Affirmative action can promote equal legislation may be important, but what hap­ all take responsibility for ourselves, our con­ pens in your life, in your home, in your heart consideration, and not reverse discrimina­ duct, our attitude:--and our community. We tion. is more important than what happens in the must talk less about separation and bitter­ White House. My view is that compensating for past dis­ ness, and more about unity, reconciliation crimination is acceptable if done by using We join hands in support of the Human and shared values. We must do everything to Rights Commission in Columbus in a noble special training programs, talent searches assure that every person in our community and targeted financial help, and by helping cause: contributing to the direction and suc­ has real opportunity. Give every child in the cess of a free society and a humane world. disadvantaged groups compete. I do not, community, every adult, too, the oppor­ however, want to predetermine the results of tunity to get a good, decent, safe, fulfilling competition with a system of quotas. Gov­ education to get ahead in life. ernment can act to promote racial integra­ On a personal level, I urge you to get to TRIBUTE TO DR. JOEL FORT tion, help disadvantaged persons improve know well a person of another race, and try their circumstances, and proscribe inten­ to see the world through their eyes. Reach tional racial discrimination, but it cannot HON. GEORGE MILLER out to persons of a different race. Speak to OF CALIFORNIA assure outcomes in hiring, contracting, and them; listen to them, as I know many in this admission for higher education. audience do. When people do this, they find IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES b. integration vs. separation a lot more in common than they thought. Thursday, April 23, 1998 Affirmative action and other government­ I also urge you to learn more about the re­ led efforts may provide opportunities to markable civil rights history of our nation. Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, blacks and other minorities, but they will Two recent books, " Pillar of Fire" by Taylor rise today to invite my colleagues to join me not bridge the divide between the races. Branch and "The Children" by David in recognizing the accomplishments and con­ Blacks and whites may work in the same Halberstam, give us stirring· accounts of this tributions of a truly remarkable man, Dr. Joel place, but they often live in separate neigh­ era. One of the most memorable experiences Fort. borhoods, go to separate schools, socialize in of my congressional career was getting to Dr. Fort was an early visionary in the field different circles. Some of this separation can know Martin Luther King, Jr. at Washington of public health. He was one of the first pro­ be traced to discrimination, but increas­ National Airport as he was emerging on the fessionals to understand that social problems ingly, I think, it is by choice. national scene. Both us were waiting for de­ I recently read a comment of a black layed planes, and for an hour or so I visited such as substance abuse and violence were woman, a professional who works with with him. I caught from Dr. King-as I have not going to be solved by the criminal justice whites, but lives in a predominantly black from my colleagues in Congress, John Lewis system alone, but rather required a collabo­ community. She said: "It's hard to grow up and Andy Young, two other civil rights he­ rative approach which included public health in white neighborhoods. There are always roes-a glimpse of their courage and vision. expertise. Dr. Fort's personal commitment to doubts about you, about your intelligence. Thirty years after Dr. King's death, we can this field brought about the creation of the San This is what America is supposed to be say that we have torn down many of the Francisco Department of Health's Center for legal barriers in the country, but we have about, total integration, but the reality is Special Problems and the Center for Solving that most of us keep to our own in this coun­ not been as successful breaking down the try. and not because there is specifically barriers in our hearts and minds. No one Special Social and Health Problems. These some race factor, but because we feel more should cling to the illusion that the battle Centers have reached thousands of individ­ comfortable that way." for equal opportunity and equal justice has uals, and serve as a model for replication Some will say there is nothing wrong with been won. throughout the United States and abroad. Not people of a particular race choosing to live Tolstoy said that many people want to satisfied to stop there, Dr. Fort influenced a and socialize with their own. That if this change the world, but only a few want to generation of public health and social service country stands for anything it is individual change themselves. He had the right perspec­ professionals by taking his philosophy into the liberty, and if someone chooses to live in an tive as we think about race. You and I have all-black community or an all-Hispanic com­ to engage each other, learn from each other, classroom-teaching at several universities on munity or an all-Korean community, that is endure the pain of reflection and candor, and subjects of drug abuse, criminology, ethics their choice and who are we to criticize it. move on to higher ground. Progress in race and conflict r~solution. Dr. Fort's many Others worry that separation of the races relations is not simply a matter of economic achievements have earned him numerous ac­ will lead to the balkanization of America. statistics or survey data, but it is measured colades, most notably the recent completion of That we have built our nation on a shared to a large extent through interaction of peo­ Oral History of Joel Fort, M.D.: Public Health set of values, beliefs and traditions. And that ple, with acts of brotherhood, tolerance, and Pioneer, Criminologist, Reformer, Ethicist, and separation tears at the very fabric of our so­ understanding. Humanitarian by the Regional Oral History Of­ ciety and institutions. The work of the Columbus Human Rights We can argue all day about the causes of Commission is instrumental to this process fice of the Bancroft Library, University of Cali­ this separation-the lack of economic oppor­ of discussion, healing and growth. The Com­ fornia, Berkeley. tunities; racism; the burden of history-but mission provides a forum for people of di­ Throughout this rich and varied career, Dr. the question Americans must answer is verse backgrounds and races to air their Fort always held his family as his top priority. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6705 Therefore, it is only appropriate that we join 200,000 Christians in Nagaland since 1947, and heritage that had been ingrained in him, en­ with his wife of 46 years, Maria Fort, and his tens of thousands of Assamese, Manipuris, abled him to attain an education and skills three children and three grandchildren, in cele­ Tamils, Dalits ("black untouchables," the necessary for trade of a woodscraftsman. brating his life and his legacy. Dr. Joel Fort is aboriginal people of South Asia), and others. You can help to end India's drive for he­ Though it was the Depression, his father was an undeniably outstanding member of our gemony by recognizing Khalistan. Your rec­ an entrepreneur and successfully started nu­ community, and I speak for the entire U.S. ognition will be a major boost of the move­ merous enterprises, including broom factories, House of Representatives in this tribute to ment to bring freedom to the oppressed Sikh butcher shops, and woodworking establish­ him. Nation. It will also carry strategic advan­ ments. The skills that Mr. Giguere learned al­ tages for you, as Khalistan can serve as a lowed for him to always find work to sustain buffer between you and India. If there is a and contribute to his family. COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN CALLS war, Sikhs will not fight for India. The Sikh Mr. Giguere married his sweetheart, Doro­ Nation can also use the fact the over 60 per­ ON PAKISTAN TO RECOGNIZE thy, with whom he celebrated a 50th wedding KHALISTAN cent of India's grain comes from Punjab, Khalistan to deter India from pursuing its anniversary and each day of their life together. dream of Hindu Raj throughout South Asia. They shared a love and friendship that many HON. JOHN T. DOOLITILE I ask you to recognize Khalistan imme­ would envy, as well as the blessing of six chil­ OF CALIFORNIA diately. We seek to establish an Embassy in dren and many grand-children and great­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Islamabad and four consulates in Lahore, grandchildren. Mr. Giguere and his wife en­ Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetter. Thursday, April 23, 1998 sured that all of their children, Richard, Mar­ Khalistan is committed to the guerite, Roland, Therese, Paul, and Michael, denuclearization of South Asia and to the es­ Mr. DOOLITILE. Mr. Speaker, recently the were raised appreciating the value of edu­ Council of Kahlistan, which leads the struggle tablishment of a South Asian common mar­ ket to bring greater economic prosperity to cation, discipline, and tradition, all which they to liberate the Sikh homeland, Punjab, in turn have passed on to their own children. Khalistan, from Indian rule, recently wrote an all the countries of South Asia. Khalistan will also sign a 100-year friendship and de­ Mr. Giguere also extended his good fortune open letter to the people and government of fense treaty with Pakistan. Only the libera­ and the warmth of his home to members of Pakistan urging Pakistan to recognize tion of Khalistan and the other oppressed na­ his community and the parishioners at ·Notre Khalistan to stop India from achieving hegem­ tions of Sou th Asia will bring true peace and Dame Church. In fact, stories abound of the ony in South Asia. stability to the subcontinent. crowds of neighbors and friends who would The letter pointed out that two leaders of the The Indian government has been talking to come to Mr. Giguere's home to watch Milton ruling BJP recently called for Pakistan and Naga leaders about the status of Nagaland. Yet India has failed to live up to its obliga­ Berle, Jackie Gleason, and Art Carney since Bangladesh to become part of India. It has he owned the first television in the area. The been fifty years since India and Pakistan tions under the 1948 U.N. resolution in which it agreed to a plebiscite in Kashmir and it laughter and happiness continues from those achieved their independence, agreeing to par­ has refused to hold a free and fair plebiscite nostalgic days, and "Pepere", as he is affec­ tition at that time. For leaders of the ruling in Punjab, Khalistan. India is not one coun­ tionately referred to by his grandchildren and party to call for that agreement to be undone try. It is a collection of many nations great-grandchildren, is always there to extend reveals India's imperialist aims in the region. thrown together by the British for their ad­ a helping hand or a listening ear and his own The atrocities committed against the Sikhs, ministrative convenience. The collapse of In­ perspective and encouragement. It is a great the Christians of Nagaland, the Muslims of dia's brutal, corrupt empire is inevitable. By recognizing Khallstan, you can help bring pleasure to acknowledge Mr. Giguere today Kashmir, the Dalits ("black untouchables," the on the occasion of his 80th birthday. May he aboriginal people of the subcontinent), and so that about sooner and help bring freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity to South have many more happy and healthy years many others also show India's drive to estab­ Asia. I call upon the people and government ahead of him. lish Hindu Raj throughout South Asia. of Pakistan to take this step immediately. An independent Khalistan can serve as a Sincerely, buffer to prevent war between India and Paki­ DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, IN HONOR OF MR. DEE J. KELLY stan. Khalistan is committed to freedom, President, denuclearization in South Asia, and economic Council of Khalistan. HON. MARTIN FROST cooperation to assure prosperity for all. It is OF TEXAS time for the United States to promote freedom, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peace, stability, and prosperity in South Asia HONORING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF by supporting a free and fair vote on the polit­ JOSEPH GIGUERE Thursday, April 23, 1998 ical status of Khalistan and for Pakistan to rec­ Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ognize the legitimate aspirations of the people HON. RICHARD E. NEAL honor Dee Kelly, from Fort Worth, Texas, who of Khalistan, Nagaland, and all the nations of OF MASSACHUSETrS is receiving the Blackstone Award on April 30, South Asia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1998, for consistent ability, integrity, and cour­ I am putting the Council of Khalistan's open age as a lawyer. letter into the RECORD. Thursday, April 23, 1998 Mr. Kelly grew up in Bonham, Texas, the COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it son of a farmer and a mill worker. He knew as Washington, DC, April 8, 1998. is with great honor that I have this opportunity early as high school that he wanted to practice AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE AND GOVERN­ to stand on the floor of this great Chamber law. He became a friend of Speaker Sam MENT OF PAKISTAN: TO STOP INDIAN HEGEM­ and acknowledge the celebration and occa­ Rayburn, who was his Congressman in ONY, RECOGNIZE KHALISTAN sion of the 80th Birthday of my constituent, Jo­ Bonham, and spent some time working for the To the people and Government of Pakistan: seph Giguere. Speaker on Capitol Hill. He completed his Your recent missile test is an unfortunate Mr. Giguere of Southbridge, Massachusetts bachelors degree at Texas Christian University reminder of the tensions in South Asia. was born in St. Aimee in the Province of Que­ While it was a necessary response to India's in Fort Worth, Texas, and studied law at drive to establish its hegemony over South bec, Canada on March 19, 1918. His early George Washington University at night while Asia, it is still an unfortunate event. We all years on his family's homestead in the coun­ he was working for the Speaker. After a few hope that South Asia will not once again tryside surrounding Montreal instilled within years in Washington, Mr. Kelly returned to erupt in to a war. him a sense of hard work and determination, Fort Worth to practice law. He began his own India's drive for hegemony shows in the re­ and loyalty to friends and family. These admi­ firm in 1979, which now has about 80 attor­ cent statement by two BJP leaders that rable qualities were carried with him when he neys in Fort Worth and Austin. Pakistan and Bangladesh should become part emigrated to the United States at the age of Mr. Kelly is not a stranger to awards and of India. It shows in India's military buildup. And it shows in India's ongoing repression of eleven and helped him to persevere and fully honors. He has won countless business and the minorities living within its artificial acclimate himself to the American society that civic awards, including the Horatio Alger borders. It has already murdered over 250,000 he proudly became a citizen of. His eagerness Award in 1995. He has been included in the Sikhs since 1984. It has murdered almost to learn a new language, while still observing book Best Lawyers in America for seven years 60,000 Muslims in Kashmir since 1988, over and respecting the strong French-Canadian in a row. The Blackstone Award is special to 6706 EXTENSIONS QF REMARKS April 23, 1998 him because it is given by his colleagues. In TRIBUTE TO WALT ER G. WATS ON consecutive Big Ten Coach of the Year award, addition to the long hours he maintains at his led her team to a nine game winning streak firm , Kelly, Hart & Hallman, Mr. Kelly serves HON. LINDSEY 0. GRAHAM spanning November 28 until January 16, the on several corporate boards and has close OF SOUTH CAROLINA second longest in program history. The 1998 ties to his alma mater, Texas Christian Univer­ senior class tied the class of 1984 for the all­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity, where the alumni center is named after time winningest class with 67 wins over four him. Many civil attorneys never receive the Thursday, April 23, 1998 years. For this honor I would like to recognize widespread recognition that their colleagues in Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Senior players; Guard Ashley Berggren criminal law receive, but Mr. Kelly is one of congratulate and honor Dr. Walter G. Watson from Barrington, IL; Guard Kelly Bond from the few who has. of North Augusta, South Carolina. At the grad­ Chicago, IL; Guard Krista Reinking from Deca­ My fellow colleagues, please join me in rec­ uation ceremony, on May 6, 1998, Clemson tur, IN ; and Center Nicole Vasey from Lake ognizing Mr. Dee J. Kelly, a truly outstanding University will present Dr. Watson with an Zurich, IL. May their past successes continue attorney and active member of his community. honorary degree. to follow them wherever they may go. Mr. At 88 years of age, Dr. Watson remains a Speaker, I would like to thank the entire wom­ practicing physician. After graduating from The en's team, Coach Grentz and all involved in Citadel, he attended the Medical College of bringing such excitement and pride to the Uni­ REVEREND CARTER CE LEBRATES Georgia (MCG), and later taught there. Be­ versity of Illinois. 25 YEARS WITH FIRST BAPTIST sides serving as chair of the OB/GYN depart­ CHURCH ment for most of his career, Dr. Watson has received the Outstanding Faculty Award and CONGRATULATING DR. STANLEY the Outstanding Alumnus Award from MCG. NUSSBAUM HON. MAC COWNS Dr. Watson also demonstrates exemplary OF GEORGIA commitment outside of his career. He has HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served the North Augusta athletic program for OF NEW YORK over fifty years, by performing physicals and Thursday, April 23, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES caring for the injured. He also provided critical Thursday, April 23, 1998 Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ assistance to his church, by helping to rebuild nize and celebrate the contributions of Rev­ Grace Methodist, one of South Carolina's larg­ Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, erend Charles Carter, senior pastor of the est Methodist churches. rise to congratulate Dr. Stanley Nussbaum, First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. For the As Dr. Watson has no plans for retirement, who is being honored by the Herbert Tenzer past 25 years, Reverend Carter and his wife, he continues to serve as an exemplary role Five Towns Democratic Club at its annual Margaret, have led the church through explo­ model tor future generations. He is a dedi­ brunch on May 3, 1998. Stan is a dynamic po­ sive growth, all the while inspiring those they cated gentleman of high character, concerned litical leader, representing the community in touch with the important lessons of the Bible. with the needs of others and the community my district known as the Five Towns on the Raised in Toccoa, Georgia, Reverend he serves. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my col­ local, state, and national levels. The residents Carter spent his time outside of school bag­ leagues join me in paying tribute to this out­ of my district have reaped the benefits of his ging groceries in his family's store and pump­ standing individual, by recognizing the com­ commitment to the community, as he has al­ ing gas at his parents' filling station. He went mendable actions in all aspects of his life. ways put forth the needs and concerns of the on to study at Mercer University, and then at­ people of Long Island. tended Southern Baptist Theological Semi­ Stan's leadership is quite impressive. He nary. After pastoring in Kentucky and North TRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF has been a member of the Nassau Demo­ Carolina, Reverend Carter brought his passion ILLINOIS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL cratic County Committee for twenty-five years, tor preaching the Bible to Clayton County. TEAM and served as President of the Five Towns Under his leadership, First Baptist Church par­ Democratic Club from 1978-1980 and then alleled the country's population boom with in­ HON. THOMAS W. EWING again from 1984- 1990. He was Zone Leader credible growth from a family of 1,600 mem­ OF ILLINOIS of Lawrence-Cedarhurst and in 1994 was bers in 1973 to an extended family of 6,400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elected as a New York State Committeeman. members this year. An early supporter of President Clinton prior Thursday, April 23, 1998 to his election , Stan proceeded to run and was With the growth, the church has had the op­ Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay elected as a Clinton delegate for the 1992 portunity to expand programming, particularly tribute to the outstanding achievements of the Democratic National Convention. Currently, for the community's youth. They also fund 1997-98 University of Illinois women's basket­ Stan serves the Island as Assembly District missions to build churches in countries like ball team. With a "Dare to be Great" attitude, Leader in the 20th A.D. Guatemala and Venezuela. In 25 years, First head coach Theresa Grentz challenges her In addition to his outstanding and extensive Baptist has operated under balanced budgets, players, coaching staff and those working with involvement within the Democratic Party, Stan even with a budget that has swelled to more her to strive tor excellence. Studying the is also very active in community affairs. Lo­ than $4 million. 1997-98 record books, it seems to have paid cally, he served as President of the Five A balanced budget is not the only lesson we off. Towns Jewish Council , and has been a trust­ should follow from the example of Reverend The University of Illinois Women's 1997-98 ee of the American Jewish Committee. Pres­ Carter. His belief in the importance of work is basketball team was destined to soar to new ently, he is a trustee of Temple Beth El of motivation for us all. "You do whatever it takes heights. Their No. 5 ranking in December Cedarhurst, and sits on the boards of the to get the job done. Forget your job descrip­ marked the highest ranking ever by an Illinois American Committee of Israeli MIA's and the tion. Forget what can be done and can't be team. Illinois earned a No. 3 seed , the highest Conference of Jewish Organization of Nassau done. Do whatever it takes." in program history, and advanced to the County. Stan is a life member of the American Margaret Carter's involvement in the church "Sweet Sixteen" for the second consecutive Dental Society. is also inspirational. She is a partner in the year, an outstanding accomplishment. Senior Amazingly, Stan has managed to accom­ truest sense, as she and her husband have Ashley Berggren became Illinois' all-time lead­ plish all of this and remain extremely devoted shared in the joys and responsibilities that ing scorer with 22 points against Purdue. She to his family including his wife, Toby; their come with 25 years of heartfelt devotion to the finished her career with 2,089 points, placing three children, Felice, Hillary and Larry; and church. fifth all-time in the Big Ten. Fellow teammate two grandchildren, Ananda and Sierra. Jonesboro is privileged to have Reverend and senior Krista Reinking set the Illinois Dr. Nussbaum emulates the ideals of citi­ and Mrs. Carter in its community. Although record for three-point field goals made in a zenship in our country-through his concern Reverend Carter will soon retire, his legacy of game while playing Minnesota. She closed out for others, his service to the community and guidance and inspiration will long survive his her career with a total of 194 three-point field active participation in our government. I wish absence from the pulpit of First Baptist. goals. Coach Grentz, who won her second to congratulate-and thank-my good friend April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6707 Stan, for all that he has done for me, my dis­ As Peter Balakian documents in his book come unmanageable" and that "the insur­ trict, and Long Island. "Black Dog of Fate": gency has begun to spread into Punjab." The Every day you heard about Armenians dis­ Indian Government is fond of telling us that appearing. Shopkeepers disappearing from there is no support for independence in Pun­ TRIBUTE TO THE LATE their shops in the middle of the day. Chil­ jab, Khalistan. Yet Rand Corporation, which HONORABLE BELLA ABZUG dren not returning from school. Men not has no interest in promoting either side, tells coming back from the melon fields. Women, us that the "insurgency" is spreading into Pun­ HpN. ROSA L DeLAURO especially young ones, disappearing as they returned from the bath. jab, Kahlistan. OF CONNECTICUT This disastrous scenario is one more reason IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But sadly, the Turkish government is prac­ the United States, as the world's only remain­ ticing historical revisionism by denying that a Thursday, April 23, 1998 ing superpower, should support freedom for genocide took place. Even more regrettably, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, last night a Khalistan, the Sikh homeland that declared its Turkey continues its blockade of Armenia, at­ independence on October 7, 1987, and the number of my colleagues, led by Congress­ tempting to starve it of humanitarian aid and man JERRY NADLER and Congresswoman EL­ other nations in South Asia that are seeking commerce. The United States should per­ their freedom. An internationally recognized EANOR HOLMES NORTON, paid tribute to the suade Turkey to be a catalyst for truth and late Bella Abzug. I want to lend my voice to and independent Khalistan could serve as a peace in the region. Only with Turkey's co­ buffer between both India and Pakistan. This theirs in honoring this remarkable woman. operation and America's leadership will it be It is particularly fitting that we honor her this would be in the best interests of India, Paki­ possible to move forward to bring peace and stan, the United States, and the whole world. week, after we watched two new women prosperity to the descendants of the victims members be sworn in. We now have 55 Mr. Speaker, it is time for this Congress to and the survivors of the Armenian genocide. go on record in support of a free and fair pleb­ women serving in the House of Representa­ This period of ethnic cleansing was only the tives-the largest number in history. Bella iscite on the political status of Khalistan. It is first of the twentieth century. It was to be fol­ time to demand that India keep its promise would be proud. lowed by the Holocaust of World War II and Those gains were made possible by women made in 1948 to hold a plebiscite in Kashmir. the mass murders of the Bosnian conflict and That is the democratic way to settle these like Bella Abzug, women who fought their way central Africa. Perhaps if more people had into what was still a "man's world." Bella issues. It is also the best way to prevent known the truth behind Armenia's tragedy, the South Asia from becoming the tinderbox of a spent her career working to promote women's world would have seen the warning signs, and rights. After she left Congress she founded the nuclear disaster for the entire world. prevented the subsequent genocides. Today I would like to enter the India Abroad article National Women's Political Caucus, a vital or­ in 1998, ethnic cleansing threatens to reignite ganization with the goal of promoting women's into the RECORD, and I strongly urge my col­ in places like Kosovo. It is of utmost impor­ leagues to read it carefully. participation in government. As we look tance to acknowledge the Armenian genocide, around the chamber today we can see the tre­ for its example is relevant more than ever (From India Abroad, Apr. 17, 1998] mendous progress we have made toward that today. · THINK TANK PREDICTS INDIA-PA.KIST AN WAR goal. I am a proud cosponsor of House Concur­ (By Aziz Haniffa) With her trademark hats and her bold style, rent Resolution 55, which honors the victims WASHINGTON-A scenario prepared for the Bella hit the ground running in Congress and of the Armenian genocide and urges the Pentagon by the semi-official Rand Corpora­ never once stopped. As the daughter of immi­ United States to be active in the struggle to tion, a highly regarded think tank which re­ grants and the first Jewish woman to serve in bring recognition to this tragedy. ceives some Federal funding, finds large­ scale humanitarian operations in a nuclear the House, Bella never forgot who she was or Today, Armenian grandparents are passing where she came from. She spent her lifetime combat zone in South Asia following the the story of Armenian suffering down to their year 2005, which is fueled by an ''unmanage­ looking out for those who were traditionally ex­ families because they know the importance of cluded from the Washington power structure­ able" situation in Kashmir. keeping the truth alive. We in Congress The scenario, contained in Rand's report immigrants, minorities, and especially women. should do our part too, to inform the public, to titled "Sources of Conflict in the 21st Cen­ She fought to end U.S. involvement in Viet­ recognize historical fact, and to honor those tury: Regional Futures and U.S. Strategy," nam. She fought for women's rights, civil who suffered. paints a picture where "the insurgency in In­ rights, worker protections. Bella served as a dian Kashmir has become unmanageable," so voice for those who had been shut out of the much so that "despite the best efforts of the process for far too long. Indian government, the insurgency has THINK TANK PREDICTS NUCLEAR begun to spread into Punjab." Before she came to the House in 1971, this WAR BETWEEN INDIA AND P AKI­ body had never seen the likes of Bella Abzug. " Recognizing that it has been left behind STAN in its conventional military competition We all know that we never will again. Bella with India," the scenario notes, "Pakistan was a true pioneer. HON. DAN BURTON sees these revolts as a way of weakening its Every woman who walks these halls today, great rival and increases its material and and every woman who will follow us in the fu­ OF INDIANA diplomatic support, including training and ture, owes a tremendous debt to Bella for all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sane tuary, to both insurgencies." the barriers she broke. Bella, we thank you Thursday, April 23, 1998 By early the following year, it predicts, and we will never forget you. "Pakistan's involvement-never precisely Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, a subtle to begin with-becomes highly visible very distressing article has just come to my at­ when two Pakistan soldiers, acting as train­ TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF tention, thanks to Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, ers for Kashmiri insurgents, are captured in ARMENIAN GENOCIDE President of the Council of Khalistan. It is a an Indian commando raid on a rebel-con­ report from the April 17th issue of India trolled village." SPEECH OF Abroad that the Rand Corporation, a widely­ According to the scenario, " India warns Pakistan to desist from supporting the HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II respected think tank, predicted that within a insurgencies and threatens dire con­ few years, there will be a major war between OF MASSACHUSETTS sequences. Pakistan initiates diplomatic ef­ India and Pakistan and that this war could in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forts to isolate India while increasing levels volve nuclear weapons. of covert support for the insurgents." In the Wednesday, April 22, 1998 The prospect of a nuclear war in South Asia spring of 2006, the scenario shows that "India Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. must be distressing to anyone. This event dramatically increases its counter-insur­ Speaker, April 24 marks the 83d anniversary could pose a major threat to the entire world. gency operations . . . and the rebels are pushed into precipitate retreat." of the beginning of one of the most terrible We should all commit ourselves to making Pakistan's response, it says, is "by infil­ chapters of human history-the Armenian sure that even if a war does break out, it is trating a number of special-forces teams, genocide. fought without the use of nuclear weapons. which attack military installations." From 1915 to 1923, over 1112 million Arme­ In its report, the Rand Corporation noted India then mobilizes for war "and launches nians perished at the hands of Ottoman Turks. that "the insurgency in Indian Kashmir has be- major attacks all along the international 6708 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 border, accompanied by an intense air cam­ to serve Air Force longrange planning jab is a police state. I call upon the Punjab paign." needs." government to begin prosecuting police, to Consequently, according to the Rand see. It said the " findings are also relevant to bring in independent human-rights monitors, to nario, " the Indian Army makes significant broader ongoing debates within the Depart­ release all Sikh political prisoners, and to penetrations in the desert sector and ment of Defense and elsewhere." achieves a more limited advance in Punjab, begin observing the basic rights of all human capturing Lahore and heading north toward beings. If it will not, America should ban all Rawalpindi and Islamabad." trade with Punjab and demand an internation­ Additionally, "a supporting attack from PUNJAB IS STILL A POLICE STATE ally-supervised plebiscite on independence for Kashmir is poised to go at the proper mo­ UNDER AKALI RULE Punjab, Khalistan. These are the· best steps ment," and conventional missile and air we can take to insure that the rule of law and strikes "have done extensive damage to Pak­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS the glow of freedom finally come to the Sikh istani military infrastructure, while India's OF NEW YORK homeland. air bases, in particular, have been hit hard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am placing the Council of Khalistan's letter by the Pakistanis." to Mr. Dogra into the RECORD. The scenario notes that " fearful that the Thursday, April 23 , 1998 Indians will use their emerging air superi­ [Open Letter to Punjab DGP Dogra From Dr. ority to locate and destroy the Pakistani nu­ Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, we had hoped Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President, Council clear arsenal and perceiving their military that the election of a new Sikh-led government of Khalistan, April 16, 1998) situation as desperate," Islamabad demands in Punjab would end the tyranny that has PUNJAB IS A POLICE STATE-END POLICE that India cease all offensive operations and reigned there. Unfortunately, that has not been ABUSES NOW! withdraw from occupied Pakistani territory the case. Former Justice Ajit Singh Bains, MR. DOGRA: Recently Justice Ajit Snigh "or face utter destruction." chairman of the Punjab Human Rights Organi­ Bains, the chairman of the Punjab Human But it paints a picture of India pressing on zation (PHRO), recently described Punjab as Rights Organization, described Punjab as a with its conventional attacks while an­ a police state. As the Council of Khalistan re­ police state. He is right. Your police have nouncing that while it would not " initiate murdered, raped; tortured, and secretly cre­ the escalation of the conflict," it would cently pointed out in a letter to Punjab police mated tens of thousands of Sikhs since 1984. "surely respond in a * * * devastating man­ chief P.C. Dogra, Punjab remains a police Last week the human-rights community in ner" to any Pakistani gambit. state even under the rule of the Akali Dal. Punjab met with the Chief Minister. They Bringing in the nuclear dimension to its Since the Akali government took power in detailed numerous abuses of human rights by scenario, the Rand report then notes that as March last year, over 100 atrocities have been the police. Your police slashed the tires of Indian forces "continue to press forward, documented, including murders, rapes, and Khalra Committee members. The Supreme Pakistan detonates a small fission bomb on many instances of torture by the Punjab po­ Court ordered the indictment of the police an Indian armored formation in an unpopu­ officers who kidnapped Jaswant Singh lice. The Akali government has not freed any lated area of the desert border region; it is Khalra on September 6, 1995, yet they are unclear whether the weapon was intended to of the Sikh prisoners held in illegal detention, still at large. Mr. Khalra's whereabouts re­ go off over Pakistani or Indian territory." some since 1984, nor has it brought charges main unknown. Mr. Khalra published a re­ India responds by destroying a Pakistani air against even a single policeman. Even the port exposing the police tactic of abducting base with a two-weapon nuclear attack. Congress Party governments in Punjab and Sikhs, torturing and killing them, then de­ Condemning the " escalation" to homeland Delhi charged a few police officers who com­ claring their bodies "unidentified" and cre­ attacks, Pakistan then attacks the Indian mitted the most visible abuses. Yet despite a mating them. For this, the late Tarn Taran city of Jodphur with a 20-kiloton weapon and police chief, Ajit Sandhu, threatened that Supreme Court order that the police officers " We made 25,000 disappear. It would not be demands cessation of hostilities. who kidnapped human-rights activist Jaswant But India strikes Hyderabad with a weapon hard to make one more disappear." It has assessed to be 200 kiloton and threatens "10 Singh Khalra on September 6, 1995 be in­ been two and a half years since Mr. Khalra times" more destruction if any more nuclear dicted, the Akali government proudly boasts wa~ kidnapped. When will your police take weapons are used during the conflict. Paki­ that no action has been taken against any po­ responsibility? stan then offers a cease fire. lice officer. Kikkar Singh, who is a witness in the Meanwhile, according to the scenario, Earlier this month, members of the Khalra Khalra case, was falsely implicated in two "pictures and descriptions of the devastation cases and remains in jail. Kirpal Singh Committee had their tires slashed by the po­ Randhawa, Vice-Chairman of the Punjab in Jodhpur and Hyderabad are broadcast lice during a court hearing. Mr. Khalra's wife, worldwide, and Internet jockeys- playing Human Rights Organization, is a witness in Paramjit Kaur Khalra, has been falsely the role ham radio operators often have in the Khalra case. He wrote to the Chief Min­ other disasters-transmit horrifying descrip­ charged with bribing a witness, who is now ister and the President of the World Sikh tions of the suffering of the civilian victims under police protection. Two other witnesses Council exposing a police conspiracy to on both sides." have also had their rights infringed. Kikkar eliminate him. These illegal actions show This results in the United Nations imme­ Singh was falsely implicated in two cases, and the lengths that the police will go to in the effort to cover up their own responsibility diately endorsing a massive relief effort, PHRO Vice Chairman Kirpal Singh Randhawa "which only the United States-with its air­ for the reign of terror that has engulfed Pun­ recently wrote to the Chief Minister and the jab. lift fleet and rapidly deployable logistics ca­ President of the World Sikh Council exposing Just in the last year, over 90 atrocities by pability-can lead.'' a police conspiracy to eliminate him. police have been documented in Punjab. Last Thus, within 48 hours-after the cease-fire month, a 17-year-old Sikh girl named Hardip has been accepted by India but before it is In March, a 17-year-old Sikh girl named Hardip Kaur was gang-raped by four police­ Kaur was waiting for a bus to take her to her firmly in place-"the advance echelons of family's village. She was offered a ride by multinational, but predominantly American, men. In February , two Sikh youths were ar­ two police officers, and this innocent young relief forces begin arriving in India and rested while riding their bicycles in front of a girl accepted. She was taken to a house Pakistan." Gurdwara (a Sikh temple.) Also in February, a where these officers and two other police of­ In noting the constraints in such a sce­ Sikh named Malkiat Singh died from torture by ficers gang-raped her all night. In February, nario, the Rand report notes the war has ren­ the police at the Ahmedgarh police station. Malkiat Singh of the village of Bisgawa died dered many air bases in both India and Paki­ Plainclothes police even occupy the Golden from torture inflicted by the Inspector and stan only marginally usable for airlift oper­ Sub-Inspector of the Ahmedgarh police sta­ ations. Temple in Amritsar, the holiest of Sikh shrines, which was the scene of a brutal desecration tion. In February, two Sikh youths who were " U.S. citizens," it states, ' are scattered riding their bicycles in front of a Gurdwara throughout both countries, and the host gov­ and massacre by the Indian military in June were picked up by your police and stuffed ernments' attitudes toward their evacuation 1984. into a police jeep. They are accused of being are not known." Even Justice J.S. Sekhon, a member of the militants, but the residents of their village The U.S. President meanwhile has assured government-appointed Punjab Human Rights say that these charges are unfounded. These the nation in a broadcast address that only Commission, expressed his concern about po­ are just some of the most recent incidents. the "smallest practical number" of troops lice behavior. He said that his commission has How can a country that operates this way will be deployed on the ground in either received 90 complaints about police mis­ call itself a " democracy?" India or Pakistan. It is a well-known fact, reported by the In a preface to the report, Rand said the conduct. Some incidents have resulted in U.S. State Department, that police officers study, sponsored by the Deputy Chief of death. This does not sound like the way a de­ have received cash bounties for killing inno­ Staff, Plans and Operations, "was intended mocracy operates. Justice Bains is right. Pun- cent Sikhs. It was in pursuit of one of these April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6709 bounties that the police murdered a three­ Directed by Congress in the Telecommuni­ just one .attempt to deliver digital tech­ year-old child and claimed that he was a cations Act of 1996, the Federal Communica­ nology into a world marketplace. "terrorist." Do you consider that acceptable tions Commission mandated a ten-year period Are consumers responding? Without a doubt. Although just 150 com­ police practice? for the transition from analog to digital broad­ Your police even continue to occupy the mercial satellites spin overhead today, you Golden Temple, the holiest of Sikh shrines. casting. can expect to find the sky cluttered with al­ It has been fourteen years since the desecra­ This industry imperative to disseminate the most 2,000 of them in just seven years. When tion and massacre known as Opera tion new technology has not necessarily created you consider that that could provide a mar­ Bluestar. There is no better illustration of an instant demand for digital products, but it ket of more than 1 billion people, it's no the fact that there is no place for Sikhs in has driven the development of remarkable wonder media moguls like Rupert Murdoch India's "secular democracy." new interactive technologies. are running hard to put in place the content During a recent visit to Punjab and Mr. Meyer, whose firm is a global distributor and capability to service those markets. Chandigarh, Canadian Revenue Minister of high technology components, including test­ There are an estimated 50 million people Herb Dhaliwal said that only when the prob­ surfing the Internet. Last year, computer lem of harassment of people and insecurity ing and interactive video equipment, is in an sales outpaced those of televisions. At the of property is solved will outsiders be en­ ideal position to observe trends in the digital same time, it is clear that the consumer is couraged to invest in Punjab. He called for industries. not wedded to a particular delivery system democratic change. It is you and your police While emphasizing the unpredictability of and will shop for price and quality. force that can end the harassment and abuse these new markets, his article offered me a The mad scramble for digital conversion of human rights. Only then will the door be clear perspective on the possibilities that dig­ has created dynamic responses, but it has open for real democracy to function in Pun­ ital broadcasting creates and the scramble also caused some confusion. From my van­ jab. now taking place to capitalize on those oppor­ tage point at Tektronix, I am able to meas­ Recently, Justice J.S. Sekhon, a member ure the needs of the people who are using of the government-appointed Punjab Human tunities. Thus, I am inserting this article into digital technology everyday. As demand Rights Commission, said that he is worried the RECORD and commend it to all of my col­ grows for better ways to test and measure about the inhuman behavior of the police. He leagues for its reasoned approach to the new the digital stream of information-whether noted that the police have been torturing digital era. · into a TV or onto a computer screen-I see people in the police stations and that the law DIGITAL WATCH: THE BIG PICTURE some patterns and possible pitfalls. does not allow this. Even though militancy The debate over whether consumers will has yielded to peace in Punjab, he said, his (By Jerome Meyer) use their televisions or their computers for commission has received 90 complaints Even if you've heard the hype and seen the digital images ends up being about ease of against the police. Justice Sekhon said that product demos-amazing color and clarity, use. Whether my " network appliance" is the commission is taking a serious view of images so real they look almost 3D-chances made by Sony or Philips or comes mail order these complaints, especially those that re­ are you haven't given much thought to their from Dell or Compaq doesn't really matter. sulted in death in police custody. He added consequences. Most people never worry What matters to the consumer is: Is it better that the police must be more cooperative about how a broadcast signal reaches their than what I already have? Does it cost more and humane towards people. What further television set or computer terminal, and or less? What programming or content will it proof is needed? Punjab is a police state. most don't have to in order to lead profit­ give me access to? As Justice Sekhon said, your police force able, happy lives. Yet the move from a world Some pundits and news media would have has a long way to go before it begins to re­ of analog signals to a digital version, raises us believe that 90 million television owners semble the law-enforcement arm of a free a host of questions. Just how much will con­ are going to drive down to the store Monday state. As the Director General, you bear ulti­ sumers shell out for enhanced quality? Who morning and buy brand new digital tele­ mate responsibility for these crimes. Even will deliver it to them? With telephone com­ visions. Current prices for the screens make your own allies are exposing the reign of ter­ panies, Internet service providers, and media that unlikely, but just as with the VCR, ror that you police have imposed on the powerhouses all scrambling for a ride on the when consumers finally get a glimpse of hardworking people of Punjab. wave, what will the much-heralded "digital something that is demonstrably better-and Only when the fundamental rights of all world" of the future really look like? digital is-computer makers and consumer people are observed can any country call NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON'T electronic makers will have a great oppor­ itself democratic and free. We Sikhs are A virtual hurricane, the digital revolution tunity. Most large-scale manufacturers are moving towards true democracy and freedom is sweeping the worlds of telecommuni­ already making plans for the 10-year analog in our homeland, you can either help in that cations, broadcasting, and multimedia, car­ to digital changeover mandate by the FCC. process or hinder that process. So far you rying consumers from the analog world of Already, computer makers and their chip have done the latter, I hope for the sake of The Ed Sullivan Show to the digitally super­ allies, like Intel, see an advantage to being your own conscience, you begin to do the charged computer games of Sega Saturn. on the consumer's desktop. And, of course, former. Like all transitions, this event isn't mono­ our Pacific Northwest neighbor, Microsoft, It is your responsibility to end the police lithic, and it isn't pre-programmed. As the has taken advantage of the way your appli­ tyranny in Punjab, otherwise, history and laboratory tools of digital conversion and ance works in order to serve up information, the Sikhs will never forgive you. compression become available at a price that news, and data. Microsoft recently dem­ PANTH DA SEWADAR, makes them salable, programmers, movie onstrated its desire to be part of the " screen DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, studios, producers, and advertisers are apply­ experience" by paying $425 million for President, Council of ing their creative genius to the new delivery WebTV and $1 billion for a stake in cable op­ Khalistan. system. erator Comcast. A simple comparative glance at a digital Your future Internet experience-whether television picture and an analog picture will at home or at your place of business-will CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES give you a hint of how drastic the improve­ not be rooted in the appliance, but in the IN THE DIGITAL ERA ment really is. The superfine visual and value it adds to your work or social life. audio quality is brought to you thanks to a Business-to-business on-line commerce is al­ technology chain that links satellite mak­ ready beginning, and structures are now HON. DARLENE HOOLEY ers, cable operators, content providers, and being built to handle grocery shopping, edu­ OF OREGON electronic manufacturers. cational material, and banking for con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Even telephone companies like GTE (which sumers. The growth in e-mail tells me that people want to communicate with each Thursday, April 23, 1998 recently bid to buy Internet service provider BBN Corp. for $616 million) and US West are other, but it also offers a way to transform Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker. I rise fast expanding beyond their traditional de­ learning and education. today to submit an article to the RECORD enti­ livery mediums. Digital technology will Applications will continue to drive the dig­ tled "Digital Watch; The Big Picture" by Jerry make packaging offerings of wireless serv­ ital marketplace, with technical solutions Meyer, the Chief Executive and President of ices such as paging and data transfer more always playing catch-up to the needs and de­ sires of the consumer. Continuing price pres­ Tektronix, a global high-technology company widely available. In a sense, the perceived needs of the con­ sure and the persistent need to lower costs­ based in Wilsonville, Oregon. This article de­ sumer are driving this revolution into a dig­ whether through falling chip prices or sink­ scribes the challenges and implications of the ital state of high quality and dependability. ing telephone charges-will also spur the dig­ transition to the digital transmission of tele­ It is no longer enough to deliver the con­ ital conversion. vision, telecommunications and information sumer to another technology barrier. But this urge to go digital isn't without its technology signals. Motorola's global scale Iridium project is pitfalls. Intense efforts and great spending 6710 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 by some of the best and brightest companies With a massive capital spending campaign to carriers in my hometown, Milwaukee, collected has yet to secure a business model where the finance this government-mandated switch­ the largest amount of food nationwide in their consumer will pay enough money to make over from analog to digital transmission, no efforts of May, 1997. sophisticated, costly technology a worth­ one wants a false start. The National Association of Letter Carriers, while business investment. Interactive tele­ The market players know that digital will vision trials are now showing the promise be the de facto standard in the next century. in conjunction with the United States Postal they once had, though other kinds of digital Ditigal technology will allow companies to Service and the United Way, will kick off this interactive technology is securing a market. provide more information to consumers as year's food drive in Milwaukee with a press Digital editing and digital transmission of well as create challenges relating to costs conference on Thursday, May 7th, to raise images and sound are no longer revolu­ and development. The digital world will blur community awareness of this very worthwhile tionary. the lines between data and video on a com­ project. The fact that it is my own inclination to puter screen and the entertainment and news I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to ask my col­ actually go to the movies with my wife, we have grown accustomed to on our tele­ leagues to enthusiastically support the letter rather than rent a video as our children do, vision sets. carriers' food drives in their hometowns and underscores the point that all consumers­ SWITCHING CHANNELS and all businesses-don't embrace change at districts, and to remind my fellow residents of One clear benefit of the digital world will Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties to con­ the same speed. The " rush" to replace the be greater choice. Individuals will be able to analog technology of vacuum tubes with the personalize the kinds of information they re­ sider buying a few extra canned goods and high-speed elegance of chips and computers ceive as well as the medium they want to nonperishables while doing the weekly grocery has taken time, and that will continue. use. Hand-held digital telephones with news, shopping the week before the 7th. Together, My perspective is perhaps a little different messages, Internet connections, as well as we can ensure that this year's food drive is as than most, because I've been able to see how the more mundane tasks of scheduling, tele­ successful as those which came before. technology has become more and more a con­ phoning, and electronic files will be packed With a little help from all of us, our local sumer product. Turning out oscilloscopes for into small cost-effective devices. the U.S. Navy-our old business-isn't ex­ food pantries will be stocked full and maybe Companies such as Motorola, Ericson, and even over-flowing, for this summer, a time actly the kind of thing that gets you head­ Sony will lead the consumer charge in this when pantries are often put to the test. lines, unless there is a war on. But the ini­ area, but an entire behind-the-scenes tech­ tial concept of testing and measuring the nology deployment will have taken place­ quality and consistency of technology is at unseen by the average customer. Digital CONGRATULATIONS TO GIRL the root of this digital revolution-and that standards provide the framework for all the just happens to be our business. information traveling the airwaves. As SCOUT COUNCIL HONOREES THE DIGITAL WATCH broadcasting, production, and distribution When you see a digital television picture players battle for consumers, they will all be HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ you'll know it. The clarity and quality is using digital tools for combat. Traditional OF NEW JERSEY downright amazing, and some digital broad­ broadcasting will be using two-way tech­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES casting currently being received by digital nology to connect with viewers; production set-top boxes looks almost 3D. Even with companies will have new video and audio ca­ Thursday , April 23, 1998 current standard televisions, signals trans­ pabilities to engage the audience; and dis­ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with mitted digitally via a satellite make Thurs­ tribution will follow the customer from room great enthusiasm that I congratulate Janet day night's Seinfeld episode shine even to room and from city to city. Haynes, Gail Thompson and the Matsushita brighter. Imagine video technology at a reasonable Electric Corporation of America for their selec­ The big question has never been, "Gee, is price, bundled, as part of a wider array of this neat stuff?" The real question that technology information choices. One channel tion as honorees at this year's Women of Dis­ keeps companies like Intel, Sony, and might be news; another might be a conversa­ tinction Luncheon, sponsored by the Girl TimeWarner up at night is: "How much will tion with co-workers or family members. Scout Council of Greater Essex and Hudson consumers pay for this technology?" Digital technology literally unleashes whole Counties. This year's luncheon will take place Several events have coincided to make this new combinations of images and sounds that on April 23 at the Holiday Inn/North in Newark, a particularly exciting shift for the industry. can go anywhere and be transported for a NJ. Not only are huge sums of money being fraction of their traditional cost. While the Janet Haynes, who will receive the Girl spent on a variety of new delivery systems, corporate landscape will be dominated by Scout World of People award, is a native of but government deregulation also throws some of the same players competing today, Jersey City. She serves as country clerk for these new technologies into the push-and­ it is fair to say that everyone is watchful of pull of the marketplace. new entries. As digital technology becomes the County of Hudson. Through her election to When telephone deregulation started back more and more pervasive, it also will present this post, she became the highest ranking Afri­ in the mid-1980s, the personal computer was new opportunities for startup and new ven­ can-American official in the history of Hudson outside the reach-and want-of most people. tures. County and the only African-American to serve Technology issues revolved around speed, Whether it is video browsers that let com­ as county clerk in the state of New Jersey. size, and standards. By embracing open puter users watch full motion, digital video A former girl scout, Haynes is actively in­ standards of technology- a concept similar with sound, digital signals sent via sat­ volved in volunteer work. She has served as to that of everyone agreeing on grades of ellites, or new digital transmission towers, the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the gasoline-the PC business boomed; even the the consumer will be clamoring for the best Goliath IBM learned a lesson trying to hang technology at the best price. The challenge board of directors of the Hudson County onto standards, while companies like Dell for the consumer electronics industry is to Health Systems Agency and is also chair­ Computer, Compaq, and Microsoft gave new deliver it. person of the United Way of Hudson County. meaning to the mixing of technology and Gail Thompson, who will received the Girl growth. Scout World of Today and Tomorrow award, is In terms of going digital, Murdoch's Fox LETTER CARRIERS AGAIN SPON­ a registered architect who currently serves as television network is the most aggressive en­ SOR FOOD DRIVE FOR NATION'S vice-president of design and construction, for tertainment company. They are using the the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, New­ digital shift to bring costs down as well as to NEEDY build a satellite distribution network that ark, NJ. Thompson, who holds a degree in ar­ stretches around the globe. I get a first-hand HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA chitecture from the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, look at what these companies want to do be­ OF WISCONSIN NY and a master's degree in real estate and cause they've got to know what the tech­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES finance from Rutgers University, Newark, has nology can do before they deploy it. Whether also served as assistant vice-president of fa­ transmitting stock prices or television pro­ Thursday, April 23, 1998 cilities planning and development at the Amer­ grams, you have to use technology to deliver Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, again this year, ican Stock Exchange. it to the customer. as they have for countless years in the past, In addition, Thompson is very involved with Right now, other broadcasters (CBS, NBC, letter carriers from around the country will col­ and ABC) are steering a conservative course. volunteer work. A commercial pilot and flight There's some good reason for this. They have lect nonperishable food items placed near instructor, Thompson has been actively in­ all been through the cable wars and were their customer's mail boxes on Saturday, May volved in exposing minority youth to aviation. told that their traditional dominance would 9. The food will then be given to local food She is the founder of a summer aviation camp be washed away like Gilligan and his friends. pantries for distribution to those in need. Letter for high school students. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6711 The Corporate Award is being given to Calvin Coolidge once said, "Education is the started by Reverend W.L. Daniel, who was the Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, lo­ result of contact. A great people is produced pastor in 1964. cated in Secaucus, NJ. Matsushita has con­ by contact with great minds." As CEO of one Pastor Seth Doyle has led the church since sistently made generous contributions to the of America's leading genetic engineering firms, May 11, 1986. He has overseen the establish­ Girl Scouts, and their employees have been Gordon Binder and his corporation have dedi­ active volunteers in many Girl Scout pro­ cated themselves to fulfilling President Coo­ ment of a day care center, a ministry mission grams. lidge's call to educate the community. Gordon to Zimbabwe, and the on-going spiritual I would like to congratulate all three of the has not only continued to expand Amgen's re­ growth of the Bay City community. Pastor recipients for their work with the Girl Scouts search and development capabilities, but he Doyle wants Second Baptist Church to be a and wish them continued success in all of has also initiated a number of innovative com­ vital, vibrant beacon in the community, which their endeavors. munity outreach programs, bringing science to it has been, and most assuredly will continue the community. to be. Some of these programs include the Amgen Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col­ CONGRATULATIONS TO PRACA Staff Community Involvement Program (SCIP), FOR 45 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP in which the services of Amgen's talented staff leagues to join me in wishing Pastor Doyle IN THE PUERTO RICAN COMMU­ are made available to non-profit organizations and the entire congregation of Second Baptist NITY or to needy individuals for community improve­ Church a most joyous and blessed 11 Sth anni­ ment projects. In another program developed versary. We join them in their prayer to con­ HON. NYDIA M. VELAzQUFZ under Gordon's leadership, ~mgen presents tinue to look to God for strength, guidance, OF NEW YORK five $10,000 Amgen Awards for Teacher Ex­ and direction. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cellence each year. Amgen also provides evening science lectures for local high school Thursday, April 23, 1998 students and administers a Mobile Laboratory Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Program that teaches students to perform CUDAHY HIGH SCHOOL BAND, to pay tribute to the Puerto Rican Association real-life gene cloning experiments right in their STILL MARCHING STRONG for Community Affairs (PRACA) and congratu­ own classrooms. AFTER 75 YEARS late this worthy organization on the occasion In addition to his work at Amgen, Gordon of the First Annual PRACA Awards. I ask my also serves on the Board of Directors of the colleagues to join me in congratulating Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA PRACA as they celebrate their forty-fifth year Association, Pepperdine University, and Cal of leadership in New York City's Puerto Rican Tech. He also is Chairman of the Bio­ OF WISCONSIN and Latino community on May 1st, 1998. technology Industry Organization and Past IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRACA was founded in 1953 during the President of the American Cancer Society height of the Puerto Rican migration to New Foundation. Thursday, April 23, 1998 York City. At that time there were few organi­ Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in zations that helped newly-arrived Puerto Rican please join me in paying tribute to Gordon tribute to the past and present members of the families adjust to the city's fast lifestyle, while Binder for his visionary leadership of Amgen helping them maintain their culture, values and Corporation and his efforts, in our community Cudahy, Wisconsin High School Band who will traditions. PRACA was in the forefront of a and across the country, to make innovations in mark the band's 75th anniversary with a series movement, creating social service programs science and technology available to thousands of events and concerts the weekend of May dedicated to the enrichment of the Puerto of high school students. 16 and 17, 1998. Rican community. In the years that followed, One of the four oldest bands in the greater PRACA continued this work and extended the Milwaukee area, the Cudahy High School's same services to other newly-arrived Latino HAPPY 115TH ANNIVERSARY, families. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 75th Anniversary Gala will truly be a special Today, PRACA's programs range from chil­ event. Former conductors, alumni, distin­ dren and families services to adoption, edu­ HON. JAMES A. BARCIA guished guests and dignitaries will be on hand cation and housing programs. Over the years, OF MICHIGAN for the festivities and, in some cases, will even they have been consistent in their mission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join the current musicians! while continuing to meet the diverse needs of Thursday, April 23, 1998 All of the members of the Cudahy High the Puerto Rican and Latino community. School Bands, which now include the Wind PRACA has assisted families in understanding Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the ability to en­ Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, their new culture as well as preserving their dure provides a sense of power to any entity, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pep history, language and cultural heritage. and it instills confidence in those who belong PRACA has helped reduce barriers, promote to an organization. Nothing is more reassuring Band, are to be commended for their many advancement and improved the lives of thou­ than the endurance of religious faith as evi­ accomplishments over the years. The March­ sands of families in New York. denced by the long history of one's church. ing Band has been named the State Cham­ In closing, I ask you to join me in saluting The congregation of Second Baptist Church in pion in its class in 1989, 1990, 1996 and PRACA for their vision, their leadership and Bay City Michigan, is proud of its Church, 1997. The band has qualified many members their perseverance these past 45 years. Con­ which will be celebrating its 11 Sth anniversary for the State Honors Band, State Honors Or­ gratulations! this weekend. chestra and State Honors Jazz Ensemble The history of Second Baptist Church is an since beginning Honors participation in 1977. inspirational story of accomplishment. For the Members of the band have an outstanding TRIBUTE TO GORDON BINDER first twenty-five years after its organization in 1883, Second Baptist depended upon its faith­ solo and ensemble record at both State and HON. BRAD SHERMAN ful worshipers for sustenance, until a major District level competitions. OF CALIFORNIA building project was completed in 1907 under With all of this in mind, Mr. Speaker, I truly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the pastorate of Rev. Henry Brown. This site look forward to joining the Cudahy High saw the growth of the church over its first School Bands at their 75th Anniversary Gala Thursday, April 23, 1998 ninety-six years, until the cornerstone for the in May. I know that all Cudahy's residents will Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to current church at Youngs Ditch and mark that weekend to say a heartfelt "thank pay tribute to Gordon Binder for his leadership Scheurmann Roads was laid by then-pastor you" to the band members and directors for all of Amgen Corporation and his continued com­ Rev. Marvin A. Jennings, Sr. of their entertainment in parades, concerts and mitment to bringing science and technology The mortgage on this property was paid in into the community. full last year, culminating the project that was athletic events over the years. 6712 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 TRIBUTE TO DR. CONRAD L. few years, he left the post office ("I found it which needed someone with experience in MALLETT, SR. dull and unromantic") and began walking the public housing to oversee its building expan­ beat as a Detroit police officer. At the same sion. The University Board of Governors ap­ HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. time he enrolled in college full time. pointed him Director of Community Extension "I say with some pride that the years from OF MICHIGAN Services and then Director of the Office of 1952- 57 were the most productive of my life. IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Neighborhood Relations. I married, we had three children and I com­ In 1973, he was named Vice President for Thursday, April 23, 1998 pleted college and worked full time. Had it not Academic Affairs at Wayne County Commu­ Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to been for my wonderful wife, I would not have nity College, Michigan's largest community pay tribute to Dr. Conrad L. Mallett, Sr., presi­ been able to do any of those things," he said college. He served in that position until 1977 dent emeritus of Capital Community-Technical of those years. With the exception of one year when Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, the College in Hartford, Connecticut. A noted edu­ when he received a scholarship from the Mott first African-American Mayor of Detroit, tapped cator, historian and culture bearer, Dr. Mallett Foundation, he always held full-time jobs while him to be director of the Detroit Department of entered the arenas of education and govern­ earning his undergraduate and post graduate Streets, Traffic and Transportation. Six years ment service to press the fight for justice and degrees. Today he holds a S.S. in Education latter, academia called again. Dr. Mallett left equality for America's oppressed and over­ and an Ed.D. in Education Administration from Detroit to serve as Vice President for Aca­ looked citizens. Wayne State University and an M.A. in Amer­ demic and Student Affairs at the Community Although he and his wife, Dr. Claudia Jones ican History from the University of Michigan. College of Baltimore, a position he held until Mallett, have spent the past 13 years in Con­ The young ambitious father and husband 1985 when he was appointed President of the necticut, Dr. Mallett grew up and was edu­ was driven to succeed because, as he ex­ Capital Region Community College District in cated in my hometown of Detroit, Michigan. plained it, "I come from a generation that had Hartford, Connecticut. Upon the dissolution of That's where we first met. Our friendship has as its goal surviving, dealing with a racist soci­ the regional district, he was appointed Presi­ continued since. ety, dealing with prejudice. We just tried to dent of the Greater Hartford Community Col­ Dr. Mallett is an African-American historian make it day to day. lege. In 1992, he became the first President of "Today I take great pride that my grandchild who still believes that our nation can live up to Capital Community-Technical College, a com­ can say, 'I will be the next Bill Gates or a doc­ its glorious promises; he is a husband, father prehensive, publicly funded two-year college tor or a lawyer.' Those goals were not as ac­ and grandfather who takes great joy in seeing program offering career, technical and transfer cessible in the 1940s and 50s as they are his offspring dream dreams that he could not programs. On June 30, 1996, he retired as now. I was always looking for a better quality even imagine as a poor, black child raised by president emeritus. of life, one with some dignity and respect." a widowed mother in the segregated South Recipient of many academic honors and Dr. Mallett still remembers how his high and later the intransigently rigid North. leadership awards, he was named Educational school counselor tried to steer him into car­ Dr. Claudia Jones Mallett, his wife of 46 Administrator of the Year by the Black Edu­ pentry even though he had expressed an in­ years, attributes his sterling character and his cational Administrators Association while at terest in engineering. After graduating from drive to his mother. "She was a very strong Wayne County Community College. The college, Dr. Mallett taught American History woman who was a domestic worker. She im­ Southeastern Michigan Council of Govern­ and social studies in the Detroit Public parted to him steadfastness and the work ments presented him with its Distinguished Schools. In fact, he taught the first African­ ethic. He has a strong belief that it is edu­ Service Award. In recognition of his exemplary American history course offered in the Detroit cation that brought African-Americans as far leadership, he received the Anthony Wayne District. After seven years, he left the school as they have gotten, and it is education that Award from Wayne State University. system and took a job as head of the training will move them further along. Throughout their marriage, Dr. Mallett and unit of Detroit anti-poverty program. his wife, now a retired science teacher, always "He believes that the more we are able to He may not have known it then , but Dr. kept their primary focus on their three children. allow every person to become an educated Mallett was about to set off on a career that person, the more successful we will be in our would earn him a shining reputation in public Conrad Mallett, Jr. is Chief Justice of the drive to become full citizens in this country. service and education. He had made sure he Michigan Supreme Court; Lydia Mallett, Ph.D ., Whenever he has encountered barriers that was prepared to take advantage of the oppor­ is Director of corporate Diversity of the Gen­ get in the way of that goal of full citizenship, tunities that came his way. "If you are pre­ eral Mills Corporation, and Veronica Mallett, he has tried to move them out of the way." pared, sometimes good things happen," he M.D., is a faculty member at Wayne State Uni­ Far more often than not, he has succeeded. said. "It all goes back to the statement black versity Medical School in Detroit and is pur­ Born in Ames, Texas, about 40 miles south parents made to their children during Recon­ suing advanced research in obstetrical and of Houston, Dr. Conrad Mallett lost his father struction: Get as much education as you can gynecological surgery. at age 10. His mother, Mrs. Lonnie Mallett, because they can never take that away from Though the children were raised in a mid­ worked to support him and his sister, Nora. you." dle-class environment, they were never al­ The family moved to Detroit in the early 1940s Dr. Mallett's commitment to social justice lowed to forget the historic struggles and sac­ when Mrs. Mallett learned that domestics extends far beyond the job. For example, in rifices that led to their lifestyle. Justice Mallett could earn twice as much in Detroit. 1964 a fund-raising benefit was scheduled in said he will never forget a trip he and his dad "Sometimes my husband tells a story about Detroit for the Student Non-violent Coordi­ took to Houston, Texas. "I was 17 years old , those days," Dr. Claudia Mallett recalled. "His nating Committee. Dr. Mallett and his wife and that's not exactly the time you want to mom sometimes would take him and his sister agreed to put their home -on the line to cover make a cross-country trip with your dad. But to work with her. They had to be very quiet the cost of renting Detroit's Cobo Hall if the when we got to Houston, my dad said we while she worked because they were not sup­ benefit did not raise enough money to pay the were having dinner that night at the Rice posed to be there, so they had nothing else to rental fee. Hotel. He said I had to put on a suit. It was do but read. Both he and his sister are avid In the 1960s Dr. Mallett became the first Af­ August, and Houston was about 199 degrees. readers, and I don't think I know of any person rican-American Assistant to Detroit Mayor Je­ It was so hot. When I asked whey we had to who is more well read than my husband." rome Cavanagh, a bold young Irish Catholic go inside to eat, my dad said, 'Because I After graduating from Detroit's Miller High lawyer who, with the support of the black com­ never walked in the front door of the Rice School , a young Conrad Mallett was drafted, munity, staged an upset victory over the in­ Hotel. I was a bellboy there and made it all trained in the South Pacific as an Army Air cumbent mayor. "I had finished everything but the way up to be bell captain, but I never Corps engineer and eventually was stationed the dissertation on my doctorate when I was walked in through the front door."' That night on Baffin Island, off the southern tip of Green­ appointed to that job," Dr. Mallett said . they both walked in through the front door. land. As Director of the city's Department of Justice Mallett said his father brought a After his honorable discharge, he returned Housing and Urban Renewal , Dr. Mallett fierce integrity to the process of public seryice to Detroit and started a steady climb toward helped steer the city through the turbulent delivery. "He said that you may not always be his goal. While working at the U.S. Post Of­ 1960s. able to do your best for everyone, but in gen­ fice, he used the GI Bill to take some courses When Cavanagh left office, Dr. Mallett came eral those persons less able than you to fend at the Cass Tech Veterans Institute. After a to the attention of Wayne State University for themselves are the ones to whom you April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6713 must give your best." And that, Mr. Speaker, year, I have been giving some thought to the F-16 controversy does not derail the Presi­ is how Dr. Conrad Mallett, Sr. lives his life. United States' relationship with Pakistan, dent's trip later this year. Our nation is richer because of his contribu­ particularly, the F-16 problem and other bi­ I also believe your legal experts need to tions. lateral issues. look at the specific consequences, if any, First, I am concerned that it may not be should Pakistan take the United States to possible to have a successful presidential court over the F- 16s. I am told that at least CONGRATULATIONS TO MUSLIMS trip to Pakistan if we have not made any some legal experts believe that a number of progress in addressing the F-16 issue. U.S. programs and sales would have to be ON THE CELEBRATION OF EID You will recall that in 1995, President Clin­ shut down as soon as Pakistan files suit. I do ton, meeting with then Prime Minister not know if this is correct. If it is, Pakistan HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUFZ Bhutto, noted the apparent unfairness of the should be made aware of this at the earliest OF TEXAS U.S. refusal to either provide Pakistan with possible date, to ensure that Pakistan under­ the F-16s it had bought or refund the money stands fully that bringing suit against the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paid for the aircraft. United States will adversely affect its own Thursday, April 23, 1998 If, three years later, no progress has been interests. made in resolving this issue, this will cast a I would also urge you to investigate means Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cloud over the President's trip to Pakistan by which Pakistan could be relieved of the on behalf of my constituents and other mem­ and preclude the resumption of anything ap­ obligation for paying storage fees for the F- bers of the Muslim community in the United proaching a normal relationship between the 16s we currently hold. Our insistence on forc­ States and throughout the world who this two countries. ing Pakistan to pay an annual storage month celebrated the holy day of Eid. Moreover, should Pakistan take the United charge for our refusal to transfer the planes Muslims celebrate two Eids (festivals) every States to court over this issue (as it is now costs the United States far more in ill will lunar year, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Eid-ul­ considering), this would materially diminish than it brings in revenue to the U.S. Treas­ Fitr is celebrated after fasting for a whole the likelihood of a successful presidential ury. visit and otherwise damage U.S.-Pakistan re­ On a second issue in our bilateral rela­ month. During this month a Muslim distributes lations. tions, I urge you to seek legislative approval 2.5 percent of his annual savings in charity to None of the obvious solutions for resolving for resuming an !MET program in Pakistan. the poor. this problem appear viable. Congress is un­ As you no doubt recall, the Senate approved Eid-ul-Adha, Feast of the Sacrifice, takes its likely to repeal the Pressler amendment, or such a provision last year, but it was dropped roots from the Patriarch of our three great to appropriate the approximately $500 mil­ in conference, without the House ever con­ faiths, Judaism, Christianity and Islam-Abra­ lion we owe Pakistan for the F- 16s. Nor does sidering the issue. While the monetary value ham. In recognition of the act of sacrifice and anyone hold out much hope for finding alter­ of such a program is small, I believe resump­ obedience with which Abraham was ready to native buyers for these planes, which would tion of this program would be perceived in enable us to use monies from that sale to re­ sacrifice his beloved son, for the last 1,400 Pakistan as a good will gesture and a mani­ imburse Pakistan. festation of the United States' desire to re­ years Muslims have followed Abraham's tradi­ I understand there ls some talk about the build the bilateral relationship. tion by sacrificing a lamb at the end of Hajj, possibility of using a 614 waiver to permit Finally, while U.S. military training is an the pilgrimage to Mecca. the administration to transfer the F- 16s to important tool for promoting American in­ I ask the Congress to join me in congratu­ Pakistan, notwithstanding the Pressler terests, I believe that the administration lating the six million Muslims in the United amendment restrictions. I would strongly should place greater emphasis on helping States and over a billion Muslims across the oppose this idea because of the adverse effect Pakistan, within the restrictions of U.S. law, globe who follow the tradition of Abraham it would almost surely have on the credi­ to begin to address some of its urgent domes­ bllity of our global nonproliferation policies tic problems. upon this occasion of celebration, sacrifice and on our gradually warming relationship For instance, current law permits some and charity. with India. I also expect that an administra­ population planning assistance for Pakistan. tion attempt to use a 614 waiver in this in­ Programs of this sort should be encouraged. stance would draw considerable opposition The administration should also renew its ef­ U.S.-PAKISTAN RELATIONSHIP on the Hill. forts to secure congressional approval for the WORTH REPAIRING Since none of the obvious solutions appear democracy-building components of the Har­ feasible, I would urge you to look into less kin amendment that failed in conference last HON. LEE H. HAMILTON obvious ways to deal with this problem. I un­ fall. derstand, for instance, that some people are Ultimately, the most serious threats to OF INDIANA talking about debt forgiveness, where we Pakistan are internal, not external. If we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would write off a portion of Pakistan's P .L. value our ties with Pakistan-and I believe Thursday, April 23, 1998 480 or other debt in return for Pakistan we should-it would seem to be in the U.S. waiving all claims against the United States interest to help Pakistan address these Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, some weeks stemming from the F-16 sale. This appears to threats, rather than encouraging Islamabad ago I sent identical letters to Secretary of be an idea worth exploring further. to divert scarce resources into nonproductive State Madeleine Albright and National Security Alternatively, I understand there is some channels. Adviser Sandy Berger outlining my thoughts discussion of linking the $500 million owed I would be pleased to discuss these matters on some of the problems troubling the rela­ Pakistan for the aircraft to a resumption of with you in more detail if you would like. tionship between the United States and Paki­ an USAID program tailored specifically to With best wishes, Sincerely, stan. meet Pakistan's grave problems in the social sector. Under this proposal, Congress would LEE H. HAMILTON, I have now received replies from Mr. Berger authorize the President to enter into nego­ Ranking Democratic Member . and the Department of State. Because I be­ tiations with Pakistan with a view to arriv­ lieve that Pakistan is an important country and ing at a reasonable compromise figure- per­ THE WHITE HOUSE, that it remains very much in the American in­ haps in the neighborhood of $250 million­ Washington, March 16, 1998. terest to repair our tattered relations with Paki­ that would be provided Pakistan, over a HON. LEE H. HAMILTON, stan, I now insert this correspondence in the number of years, in return for Pakistan House of Representatives, RECORD. dropping all F-16 related claims against the Washington, DC. It is my hope that this will provoke a serious United States. Even $250 million is a consid­ DEAR LEE: Thank you for your very erable sum, but members of Congress might thoughtful letter regarding our relationship and sustained discussion of the U.S.-Pakistan be swayed by the fairness argument so long with Pakistan. As we prepare for the Presi­ relationship. as the planes were not being transferred, if dent's trip to South Asia this Fall, we are HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, much of this sum could be portrayed as tra­ very appreciative of your insights on the im­ COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL ditional U.S. foreign assistance designed to portant bilateral issues that complicate our RELATIONS, meet basic human needs, and if the annual relationship with that country. Washington, DC, February 19, 1998. U.S. aid allotments were in the $40-50 mil­ Your views on the F- 16 issue were of par­ HON. MADELEIN K. ALBRIGHT, lion range. ticular interest. The President fully shares Secretary of State, The purpose of this letter is not to advo­ your opinion on the importance of resolving Washington, DC. cate a specific solution, but to draw your at­ this issue and on the impact it has on our bi­ DEAR MADELEINE: Knowing that the Presi­ tention to this matter, and to encourage you lateral relationship. I am encouraged by dent intends to visit South Asia later this to redouble your efforts to ensure that the your helpful comments and we will give 6714 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 careful consideration to your suggestions of Each year, the Pulaski Council of Mil­ Billy said he'd been in the Army overseas debt relief and a focused resumption of our waukee, which was organized to promote the for two years, and he was going home to see USAID program as we review the full range civic, social and cultural interests of Americans his mother. Cousin Joe told him, "You can see of options in the weeks ahead. of Polish extraction, recognizes the accom­ your mother later-this won't take a minute." I am also encouraged that you have urged It took a little more than a minute, but it was the Administration to seek legislation to re­ plishments of an outstanding member of the establish the IMET program in Pakistan. We Milwaukee-area Polish community. This year's love at first sight at the Bellevue. Uncle Jack continue to see IMET as an important vehi­ honoree, "Casey"Janiszewski, is very deserv­ loved Billy, and by the time Billy left for home, cle for strengthening our ties with Pakistan ing of this prestigious award. he'd signed on with Uncle Jack full time. He and will examine how we might best go Casey grew up in his family's business, Su­ started the very next morning to build the or­ about seeking congressional support. perior Die Set Corporation, which was founded ganization that took Uncle Jack to victory in Thank you again for sharing your by his grandfather Kasimir, who immigrated 1946. thoughts. We will consult closely with you from Poland in 1910. Today, Casey is the A few days after that, Billy introduced Uncle and your colleagues as we seek solutions to Jack to another great friend of our family, a these vexing problems. firm's President and Chief Executive Officer. His father, Casimir, is Chairman, while man that Billy used to sell newspapers with at Sincerely, the Charlestown Navy Yard, another young SAMUEL R. BERGER Casey's brother, Frank, is Executive Vice Assistant to the President President. The company will proudly celebrate veteran named Dave Powers. for National Security Affairs. 75 years of family ownership and operation Two days after that, Uncle Jack made his with festivities this fall. famous visit to the meeting of the Gold Star DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Casey Janiszewski is truly a family man. In Mothers at the American Legion Hall in Washington, DC, April 15, 1998. addition to working side-by-side for years with Charlestown, and Billy and Dave and Uncle Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON' his father and brother, he is a loving husband Jack were on their way together. House of Representatives. The Democratic primary that year was in to Diane and father to Nick and Steven. He's DEAR MR. HAMILTON: The Secretary has June, and the day before was Bunker Hill Day, active in his community, serving on the Board asked that I respond on her behalf to your with its huge parade and celebration in letter of February 19 concerning our rela­ of Directors of several corporations, and the Charlestown. Billy felt they clinched the victory tions with Pakistan. St. Josaphat Foundation. He is the Co-Chair for Uncle Jack with their parade. Billy and It is the Department's desire to improve of the Polish Fest Community Center com­ our relationship and advance our long term Frank Dobie marched at the front with a huge mittee, and is active in his parish, St. Eliza­ banner 20 feet wide and five feet high saying interests with Pakistan. Like you, we be­ beth Ann Seton, and the Polonia Sports Club. lieve the best way to do this is to resolve the "John F. Kennedy for Congress." F- 16 issue while enhancing bilateral ties in I applaud the Pulaski council's choice in People used to say that Billy had organized other areas. naming Casey Janiszewski the Polish Heritage a thousand of Uncle Jack's supporters to The Department is currently examining Award Recipient this year. Sto Lott march in the parade. As Billy knew, it was the merits of the full range of alternatives only a little over one hundred-but they for resolving the F-16 issue. We fully appre­ marched only three abreast, stretching them­ ciate that failure to settle this matter could TRIBUTE TO BILLY SUTTON harm bilateral relations and may precipitate selves out as far as the eye could see, going a lawsuit. You may be certain that we will past all the Kennedy banners they'd put on keep your views about debt relief and eco­ HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II every second house along the route. nomic assistance very much in mind as we OF MASSACHUSETTS That day and many other days of Billy's proceed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ability, hard work, and incredible loyalty pro­ We strongly agree with your assessment Thursday, April 23 , 1998 duced the victory that put Uncle Jack on the about the importance of IMET and democ­ path to the New Frontier. He couldn't have Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. racy building for Pakistan and intend to found the way without you, Billy. We owe you seek legislative authorization to reinstitute Speaker, to paraphrase the lyrics of the great big for that, and we always will. these programs. old Irish folk song, "Oh Billy, we hardly knew On January 3, 1947, Uncle Jack arrived in We also appreciate knowing of your judg­ ye." But we loved you all the more. ment that the most serious threats facing · Washington to take his seat in the House of For us, it all began six years before I was Representatives. He had driven down over­ Pakistan are internal. We agree that such born. The Second World War had just ended, matters as a stagnant economy and ineffec­ night from Boston in a snowstorm in Aunt tive educational system are critical to Paki­ and a young Navy veteran named John F. Eunice's Chrysler. Billy met him at the Statler stan's long-term development and stability. Kennedy had decided to run for Congress for Hotel. Uncle Jack was desperate for breakfast, Consequently, we have devoted increasing the old Eleventh Congressional District. but Billy said he was late for a Democratic attention to helping Islamabad address these It so happened that one day in January Party Caucus, and Party Leader John McCor­ problems. 1946, a young Army veteran named Sergeant We greatly appreciate your interest in im­ mack had been calling every ten minutes to William Sutton was being discharged from Fort find out why he wasn't there. proving ties with Pakistan and look forward Devens. Billy loved to tell about what hap­ to working with you on all matters raised in But Uncle Jack said, "Mr. McCormack has pened next. He'd been overseas for two your letter. been getting along without me here in Wash­ Sincerely, years. He was finally on his way home to see ington for 28 years. He can get along without BARBARA LARKIN, his mother, and he had taken a train from me for another 15 minutes. Let's go into the Assistant Secretary, Devens to North Station here. He had started drugstore and get some eggs." Legislative Affairs. up School Street, when Joe Kane spotted Billy spent those first early years with Uncle Billy. Jack in Washington. In those days, he lived on Joe Kane was family, literally. Joe Kane and the third floor of the house Uncle Jack rented CASIMIR S. JANISZEWSKI HON­ grandad Joe Kennedy were first cousins, and on 31st Street in Georgetown. Billy had his ORED FOR HIS OUTSTANDING they always called each other Cousin Joe. own shower and bath, and he bragged about COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Cousin Joe Kane knew a great deal about how often he sneaked into Uncle Jack's closet Boston politics, and he was the first person for a shirt or tie. HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA Grandad turned to for advice for Uncle Jack. One day, Uncle Jack put on a pink shirt, OF WISCONSIN Billy had previously worked on two campaigns and Billy told him in no uncertain terms, "With IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Eleventh District and knew everyone­ your complexion, a pink shirt isn't right. It's too but everyonel-in the District. So Cousin Joe much technicolor." So Uncle Jack took it off Thursday, April 23 , 1998 Kane knew that Billy would be a prize catch and handed it to Billy. Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in for Uncle Jack. The next day, Billy walked into the room tribute to Casimir S. Janiszewski, who will be Cousin Joe wouldn't take no for an answer. wearing the pink shirt himself. Uncle Jack honored May 2nd by the Pulaski Council of When he caught up with Billy on School looked up and said, "Well, I'm glad to see my Milwaukee as the Polish Heritage Award Re­ Street, he told Billy, "There's someone you clothes go with your complexion." cipient at the group's annual Polish Constitu­ have to meet. Come on over to the old Belle­ Billy was also one of the first to say to tion Day festivities. vue Hotel with me." Uncle Jack that a Senate seat was winnable. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6715 And in early 1951, as the Senate race was friend and tireless advocate of America's to adopt a resolution acknowledging the Arme­ shaping up, Billy came home to Boston to or­ working class citizens. On May 5, 1998, mem­ nian Genocide. ganize and help out here. And he never left bers and friends of the United Automobile, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, again . Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Work­ Washington, DC, April 21, 1998. In Washington, he had missed his family, ers of America will honor Mr. Bob Lent, as he Hon. WILLIAM J. CLINTON, missed his city, and missed his state. I know retires from his position as director of Michi­ President of the United States. how you felt, Billy. gan UAW's Region I after many years of dedi­ DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I am writing to you, But in all the years that followed, Billy never as a proponent of peace and stability in the cated service. Caucasus, to urge your Administration to left us. He helped us in all of our campaigns­ It is nearly impossible to imagine the condi­ play an active role in ending Turkey's denial my campaigns, Teddy's campaigns, Dad's tion of Michigan's labor movement without the of the Armenian Genocide. campaign for President-he was always there, benefit of Bob Lent's insight and leadership. In addition to the clear moral imperative with his trademark skill and loyalty and His is a career that has spanned half a cen­ to appropriately recognize and commemo­ smile-and the legion of friends we called Billy tury, beginning in 1949, when at the age of rate all instances of Genocide, such a move Sutton's army. 19, he was hired by Dodge Motor Co. as a would serve our own national interests by ensuring that the United States is viewed as As Billy used to say, "Compared to the Bos­ spray painter. He later left Dodge for the U.S. ton Irish politicians I grew up with, Jack Ken­ an impartial and honest broker in the ongo­ Army, serving as a paratrooper from 1951 to ing Nagorno-Karabagh peace process. nedy was like a breath of spring." Grami:>a 1953. Upon his return to civilian life, Bob During your 1992 Presidential campaign, Fitzgerald didn't like to hear that, but the vot­ found employment with Chrysler and reestab­ you acknowledged the " Genocide of 1915. " ers understood it. lished his association with the UAW. As a Your words were welcomed by Armenians And do you know something-if it hadn't member of Local 869, Bob served in a number and all people of good conscience as a prin­ been for Billy in those early days, if Sergeant of capacities, including alternate chief steward, cipled stand by a leader committed to resist­ Billy Sutton had taken a different train from trustee chairman, vice president, and a 4-year ing the Turkish government's shameful cam­ Fort Devens that afternoon, the Kennedys paign to deny the Armenian Genocide. It is tenure as president. Bob was appointed as unfortunate that members of your Adminis­ might still be in banking, and I wouldn't be education representative of region 1B in 1972, here thanking Billy for making all the dif­ tration have failed to live up to your own and became assistant director in 1982. When words, issuing ambiguous statements about ference for our family. Region I and Region 1B merged to form a the " Armenian massacres." I strongly en­ The last time President Kennedy saw Billy larger, stronger Region 1 in 1983, Bob was courage the Administration to use the cor­ was at the Boston Armory in October 1963. It elected director, the position he has held to rect term, genocide, to describe the system­ was "The New England Salute to the Presi­ this day. atic and deliberate extermination of the Ar­ dent" Dinner, and President Kennedy came In addition to his illustrious career with the menian people- a crime against humanity over to spend time with Billy and Marsha and thoroughly documented in our own national UAW, Bob has also developed a high degree archives. talk about old times. of respect in the political, educational, and One of the things Billy and Marsha treas­ As a nation, we pay a great price for our civic arenas as well. He has been a precinct government's participation in the Turkish ured most was the telegram that President delegate, and serves on Labor Advisory com­ government's denial of the Armenian Geno­ Kennedy sent to their daughter Barbara on her mittees at Oakland University in Rochester cide. As you would surely agree, complicity third birthday-May 29, 1963. They had the and Wayne State University in Detroit. He is a in the denial of genocide-for any reason, at same birthday, and President Kennedy told life member of the NAACP, serves on the any time- is simply unacceptable conduct her "Congratulations on our birthdays." And board of directors of the United Way of Pon­ for the world's leading defender of human ever after, Barbara could show the telegram rights. tiac-Oakland County, and the Detroit Area The United States' long-standing acquies­ and say, "My father knew President John F. United Foundation. Kennedy, right from the beginning." cence of Turkey's denial was accurately Mr. Speaker, we in the great state of Michi­ characterized in 1995 by Stanley Cohen, a The secret of Billy's success was no secret gan are more than proud of our reputation as professor of criminology at Jerusalem's He­ at all to all of us who knew him. He was Irish the automotive capital of the world, having re­ brew University, writing in "Law and Social to the core. The light in his Irish eyes and his cently celebrated the 1OOth anniversary of the Inquiry," published by the American Bar Irish heart and soul was always on. It sparkled automobile. Just as we are proud of the prod­ Foundation: "The nearest successful exam­ in everything he ever did, every story he ever ple [of collective denial] in the modern era is uct, we are proud and grateful for the men told, every friend he ever made, everything he the 80 years of official denial by successive and women who day in and day out work to ever did. When the Kennedys and countless Turkish governments of the 1915-17 genocide provide these quality products and bolster our others hear the great Irish anthem, we think of against the Armenians in which some 1.5 pride. Bob Lent is one of those people. I ask million people lost their lives. This denial Billy: my colleagues to join me in wishing Bob, his has been sustained by deliberate propaganda, When Irish eyes are smiling, wife Earline, and their son Steven, all the best. lying and cover-ups, forging documents, sup­ Sure it's like a morn in spring. pression of archives, and bribing scholars. In the lilt of Irish laughter, The West, especially the United States, has You can hear the angels sing. TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF colluded by not referring to the massacres in When Irish hearts are happy, ARMENIAN GENOCIDE the United Nations, ignoring memorial cere­ All the world seems bright and gay, monies, and surrending to Turkish pressures And when Irish eyes are smiling, in NATO and other strategic arenas of co­ Sure they'll steal your heart away. HON. STEVE R. ROTHMAN operation." As I noted, withholding the proper recogni­ To Marsha and Barbara and A.J . and all the OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of the Armenian Genocide also signifi­ rest of Billy's wonderful family, on behalf of all cant hinders our nation's ability to help re­ the Kennedys, I say today, as others in our Thursday, April 23, 1998 solve the ongoing conflict over Nagorno­ family have said so often over the years, "You Mr. ROTHMAN . Mr. Speaker, it is an honor Karabagh. The Administration's assurance of stole all our hearts away, Billy. We love you, to join my colleagues in commemorating the security guarantees for the people of Nagorno-Karabagh are greatly weakened by Billy. We miss you, Billy. And we'll always re­ Armenian Genocide and the solemn memory member you." our government's unwillingess, after 83 of the 1 .5 million Armenians who lost their years, to acknowledge that a crime of geno­ lives earlier this century. This is an important cide was committed against the Armenian HONORING BOB LENT day to reflect on the lessons of history and nation. This unwillingness seriously under­ work to avoid the horrors faced by the Arme­ mines the faith that the people of Karabagh HON. DALE E. KILDEE nian people in 1915. have that the United States will stand up for For the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, I would their rights in the event of renewed Azer­ OF MICHIGAN very much like to submit a letter concerning baijani aggression. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. President, very appropriately, you the Armenian Genocide that I sent to Presi­ Thursday , April 23, 1998 have always stressed that the United States dent Bill Clinton. It is my earnest hope that the must lead on the question of fundamental Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to United States Congress, with President Clin­ freedoms around the world. Your statement rise before you today to pay tribute to a loyal ton's determining leadership, will swiftly move on March 25th of this year in the Rwandan ' • ... I .,. ~ •'"' -....-- • " ' -

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capital was in the proudest tradition of our Fort Laramie attracted many traders. Fa­ BASIC PHILOSOPHY OF SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL nation's commitment to human rights. At mous visitors included Kit Carson, Jim We affirm the purpose of Saint Joseph the Kigali airport, you stated that, "Geno­ Bridger, Buffalo Bill, Brigham Young, Hor­ School is the Christian, intellectual, social cide can occur anywhere. It is not an African ace Greeley, Colonel William Collins, Gen­ and physical growth of each child. Our aim is phenomenon. We must have global vigilance. eral Dodge, General Sherman, and Chief Red the development of the total person with And never again must we be shy in the face Cloud. The American Fur Company was Catholic, Christian attitudes and values, and of evidence." using Fort Laramie as a trading post when skills fitting him/her for life in our society Mr. President, the evidence of the Arme­ military authorities, recognizing the need and in God's Kingdom. nian Genocide is clear. Now is the time to for a chain of forts to protect the settlers, We recognize the need for high academic stand up for justice and help bring an end to purchased the fort for $4,000. achievement in our rapidly advancing and Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide. Plans were drawn up for a traditional complex world and are dedicated to pro­ Sincerely, " fort" with a blockhouse and stockade to be viding the environment best fulfilling this STEVEN R. ROTHMAN, built. Since lumber had to be hauled from need. We expect our children, reflecting their Member of Congress. forty miles away, the blockhouses and wall individual abilities, to achieve in academic were never built. The only defensive struc­ areas at a rate equal to or greater than sur­ ture at Fort Laramie was the old adobe fort. rounding schools. COMMENDING SHELBY CORBITT There were many other structures, including We recognize that not all societies and/or VICK a store, barracks, a corral, a hospital, and a communities share in our Christian values warehouse. and/or belief. We are dedicated to preparing The army recruited many poor and often each child for his/her place in our society. It HON. BOB SCHAFFER recent immigrants as soldiers, some paid as is our desire to instill in each child a work­ OF COLORADO little as $13.00 a month. Soldiers found the ing knowledge of the Catholic faith. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES frontier life boring and isolated, so there Further recognizing our physical nature, were many deserters. Thursday, April 23, 1998 we are dedicated to developing the child's Weather was harsh on the Wyoming plains physical talents and training him/her to use Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. and it was a greater enemy than the Indians. these talents for the general welfare of soci­ Speaker, today I rise to talk about the value of Summers were very hot. Winters were some­ ety. an excellent education. I would like to tell you times bitter with wind temperatures drop­ With the Second Vatican Council we affirm about Shelby Vick, a student from my home­ ping to -40 degrees. Amputations of frozen our conviction that the Catholic School "re­ hands and feet were common. town of Fort Collins, Colorado. tains its immense importance in the cir­ Fort Laramie is along the Oregon Trail, Shelby Corbitt Vick was born November 15, cumstances of our time" and we recall the the Black Hills Gold Rush Trail and is the duty of Catholic parents " to entrust their 1986 and is the eldest child and only daughter beginning of the Bozeman Trail. Settlers children to Catholic Schools when and where of Joseph James Vick and Patricia Burns Vick. stopped to get fresh oxen and mules, wash this is possible" . She was born in Fort Collins. She attends St. clothes and to mail letters back home. In Mr. Speaker, St. Joe's is dedicated to edu­ 1850 over 37,000 settlers registered at Fort Joseph Catholic Elementary School· as a 5th cating devoted Christian citizens to contribute grader. Shelby has one younger brother, Em­ Laramie. Everyone rested, wagons were re­ to their community. St. Joseph's Elementary mett James Andrew Vick. Emmett is nine paired, and food stocks resupplied. School has a strong, demanding curriculum years old and was also born in Fort Collins. In 1851 over 10,000 Indians (Sioux, Crow, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne) met and agreed that challenges the students to meet high ex­ Shelby's mother and father both graduated upon a peace treaty at Fort Laramie. The pectations. The educators along with involved from the University of Texas at Austin. Her tribes could neither fight with each other parents continue to produce bright students mother is a homemaker and volunteers exten­ nor attack settlers. Whites would be allowed who are great assets to the northern Colorado sively at Shelby's school. Her father is an at­ to have roads through Indian lands and the community. torney who practices in Fort Collins and Gree­ government would give the tribes gifts. An­ Mr. Speaker, it has been my privilege to de­ ley, Colorado. nual payments of $50,000 per year for fifty scribe the talent of Miss Vick to my colleagues Shelby's interests include horseback riding years would be paid to the Indians along today. Shelby is a shining example of what a and anything to do with horses. Shelby is a with educational programs to help them be­ child can do given the proper academic in­ voracious reader. Shelby enjoys playing come farmers. Fort Laramie served as a Pony Express struction and the best possible upbringing. Ob­ volleyball and basketball on her school's team. stop in 1860. In 1861, when the telegraph ar­ viously, I'm exceedingly proud of her accom­ Shelby plans to attend college and become an rived, the Pony Express ended. When the plishments and the great work being done by author writing stories about horses. telegraph was relocated to southern Wyo­ all the good folks at St. Joe's Recently Shelby entered a nationwide his­ ming, the settlers also took this new route, tory essay contest. She has written an excep­ and left Fort Laramie isolated. In 1863 Boze­ tional essay which was chosen as the national man Trail settlers began traveling through Fort Laramie again. The government used INTRODUCTION OF THE "WIRE winner of the 5th Grade American History TRANSFER FAIRNESS AND DIS­ Essay Contest sponsored by the National So­ military activity along the Bozeman Trail, as a diversion to keep the Indians from inter­ CLOSURE ACT OF 1998" ciety, Daughters of the American Revolution. fering with the construction of the Union Mr. Speaker, I hereby submit Miss Vicki's win­ Pacific Railroad across southern Wyoming. ning essay for the RECORD and enthusiasti­ Fort Laramie was a grand old post with an HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ cally commend it to my colleagues. important place in American history. Fort OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "FORTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY"-FORT Laramie's significance as a supply stop in LARAMIE the settling of the American West is unques­ Thursday, April 23.1998 tioned. Many a soldier and weary traveler (By Shelby Vick) found comfort or hardship at this fort. One Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, immigrants Fort Laramie is a national historic site in hundred sixty three years ago travelers and in Chicago and throughout the United States southeastern Wyoming. It was not an ordi­ pioneers came to Fort Laramie on horses and work hard, same money, and send billions of nary fort. It did not have any walls, moats, in wagons on their journey. Today tourists their U.S. dollars to relatives living in foreign or watch towers. A visit to this landmark are coming in cars to understand the fort's countries. The money wiring industry-domi­ conjures up images of the old west. This re­ past. mote site was an important stop for many nated by giants Western Union and people, yesterday and today. Now you are in­ Mr. Speaker, education is the key to suc­ MoneyGram-have emerged as the major ve­ vited to travel back in time to a "Grand Old cess for all Americans. Quality education is hicle for sending dollars across borders. Post" . provided at schools like St. Joseph's Elemen­ Immigrants with family in Mexico are among Fort Laramie, earlier called Fort William, tary School. St. Joseph's Elementary School the primary customers of these services. It is was first built of cottonwood logs by was established in 1926 by St. Joseph's Par­ estimated that between $4 and $6 billion is Fitzpatrick and Sublette in 1834. The fort ish. There are 242 students at St. Joseph's was later moved upstream along the Laramie sent annually from the U.S. to Mexico through River and renamed Fort Laramie after Jo­ and it is the only Catholic elementary school such wire payments. This figure has an enor­ seph LaRamee. Fort Laramie is on the west in Fort Collins. The school has published a mous impact on Mexico, as it represents the bank of the Laramie River, halfway between statement of philosophy which I urge my col­ country's fourth-largest source of income from St. Louis and the West coast. leagues to consider. international sources-trailing only the money April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6717 it receives for manufactured goods, oil, and On the other hand, Western Union and I am entitling my bill the "Wire Transfer Fair­ tourism. MoneyGram arbitrarily set a different ex­ ness and Disclosure Act of 1998." I welcome Many Mexican immigrants prefer to use the change rate for their customers-one which the support of my colleagues who wish to join services offered by wire transfer companies has been found to routinely vary from the me in protecting consumers in our commu­ rather than postal or other delivery services. benchmark rate by as much as 12 percent nities. Some customers are attracted by the compa­ These "currency conversion fees" allow the nies, advertisements which promise fast, af­ companies to post huge profits. According to fordable, convenient service. Others have one analysis of figures, Western Union alone IN HONOR OF THE ANNANDALE been dissuaded from sending money through made an additional $130 million based on the LIONS CLUB other means after reports began circulating of conversion scheme-roughly equivalent to the armed robberies of courier services in Mexico amount that the company made for the service HON. TOM DA VIS and mail pouches disappearing from Mexican fees. OF VIRGINIA postal branches. In other words, this hidden practice allows IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a result, Western Union and MoneyGram the company to virtually double the money it Thursday, April 23, 1998 have virtually cornered the market. The two is making off of the Mexican community. companies-plus a third, Orlandi Valuta which, The wire transfer companies allege that this Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise like Western Union, is owned by the First Data is a legitimate and common practice. The fact today to pay tribute to the Annandale Lions Co.-account for a combined total of more is, however, that other major companies and Club, a truly outstanding organization that has than 90 percent of all transfers. institutions which convert dollars into pesos served Annandale, Virginia for fifty years. The At first glance, the wire transfer companies follow more closely the benchmark exchange Club overcame initial obstacles to become a appear to represent an attractive option for rate which is set daily by the Banco de Mex­ great fixture in our community, providing valu­ prospective consumers. In part, this is the re­ ico, often matching the benchmark rate exactly able support wherever the Lions saw a need. sult of massive advertising campaigns through when providing services to their customers. The Annandale Lions Club received its which the companies target Latino customers. The wire transfer companies are wrong, Charter in 1948 when Annandale was a tran­ In such advertisements, companies promise therefore, when they claim that this represents quil rural community. The Club was off to a relatively low rates. For instance, one com­ a "common" business practice. rocky beginning. By the end of the first year, pany recently publicized a $12 fee for a $300 How does the rate affect an individual cus­ ·membership had waned from thirty to twelve transfer to Mexico. tomer? One day late last year, the benchmark members, meeting attendance was poor, and On other occasions, the companies have exchange rate was listed as 8.3 pesos to the the club's finances were in disarray. The tried to appear to be even more generous. For dollar. On the same day, both Western Union Club's future looked precarious as Lions Inter­ instance, following the devastation caused by and MoneyGram were offering customers 7 .3 national District leadership discussed revoking Hurricane Pauline which struck Mexico in Oc­ pesos to the dollar. As a result, for every $100 the Club's Charter. tober 1997, Western Union advertised "free" transferred, the customer (or the recipient) The Club's remaining members, along with service for concerned family members in the would lose an additional $12 dollars-on top several new members rallied in a valiant effort U.S. sending money to help the victims. of service fees. to save the Club. Under the new leadership of However, such promises are grossly mis­ This practice targets a particular community. Erskine "Erk" Worden as President and Victor leading. The cost to the consumer is far less When a comparison is made of transfers to Ghent as Secretary-Treasurer, the Club began reasonable-and certainly not "free." various countries, this practice appears aimed a legacy of service to the community which That is because the companies fail to inform at Mexican immigrants and their families in continues to this day. their clients-either in print advertisements, in particular. For example, on a recent occasion, Throughout its fifty year history, the Annan­ displays at their establishments, or on forms the exchange rate which MoneyGram set to dale Lions Club has embraced the Lions phi­ presented to the customer-that an additional convert U.S. dollars to Mexican pesos was losophy of "We serve". The Club's numerous cost will be imposed on the customer and on three times more costly than the rate for activities have benefitted youth, community the recipient in Mexico. changing U.S. dollars into Canadian currency. betterment, and healthcare. Noteworthy The hidden cost arises from the rate at Specific advertisements (misleading as they projects from the early years include providing which the wire transfer companies convert dol­ are) are aimed at the Mexican market. One playground equipment and furnishing a clinic lars into pesos for their customers, compared MoneyGram advertisement claims (falsely): for the old Annandale Elementary School, the to the rate that these companies have had to "Send $300 to Mexico for $14." endowment of a then-maternity ward at Fairfax pay to obtain Mexican currency. While the The company's tactics in the wake of Hurri­ Hospital, supplying yellow school patrol rain­ wire service companies obtain pesos at a rate cane Pauline have been cited as further evi­ coats with hats or hoods to twelve or thirteen that closely matches an established bench­ dence of a trend of seeking to make additional elementary schools, supplying bleacher seats mark rate, the companies distribute pesos to money by misleading the Mexican-American to Annandale High School when it opened in their customers at a far lower rate. community. 1953, and later providing financial help with The difference between those two figures Lawsuits have been filed in federal court in the athletic field lighting system. represents a source of additional income to California claiming the companies have en­ Many projects helped transform rural An­ the companies and an additional cost to the gaged in false advertising and charging hidden nandale to the bustling suburban area it is consumer-one which is not disclosed. fees. Likewise, a class-action lawsuit will also today. During the early years, the Club pro­ Before transferring money, many customers be filed in federal court in Chicago next week. vided a map to the local Fire Department to research the current benchmark exchange I am introducing today legislation aimed at facilitate prompt responses to emergencies. rate to find out how many. Mexican pesos can curbing the wire transfer companies' tactics The map was updated yearly to reflect Annan­ be obtained for their U.S. dollars. However, which they have used to take advantage of dale's rapid growth. In 1959, the Lions em­ customers are not informed that the wire their customers. My legislation would require barked on a project to install street signs at all transfer companies fail to abide by that bench­ the wire transfer companies to fully disclose unmarked intersections, until the County mark rate, and establish their own conversion their practices to their customers, thereby began to install street signs County-wide scheme allowing them to pocket additional making sure that such "hidden" costs are about six years later. money. brought to light. Around 1960, the Annandale Post Office A benchmark exchange rate is set daily by This bill would require companies to list­ and Annandale Fire Department were in need Banco De Mexico. While this figure is an unof­ and to reasonably explain-their own currency of a street numbering system to aid in locating ficial rate, those entities doing the largest conversion rates on all advertisements, forms houses. Lion Merlin "Mac" McLaughlin, a share of business converting U.S. dollars to and receipts provided to customers, and in land-surveyor then in private practice, volun­ Mexican pesos-such as major financial insti­ display windows or at service counters in all teered to work with the Postmaster to develop tutions, markets, government agencies, and establishments offering international wire a house numbering system for the entire An­ the wire transfer companies-generally re­ transfers. nandale postal area that could accommodate ceive a rate which closely matches the daily Failure to comply could lead to criminal pen­ urban growth. Fairfax County implemented the benchmark rate. alties and civil liabilities of at least $500,000. 9-1-1 system in 1970 requiring that houses be 6718 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 numbered. Due to the effective system that Paul Korber was a great father, an out­ 1990 with the passage of OBRA. OBRA im­ the Lions Club had created, Annandale was standing athlete, and a hero. His bravery and posed a massive fee increase (referred to as allowed to retain the existing house numbers selflessness will always be remembered with a "surcharge") on America's inventors and in­ and the system was expanded throughout the gratefulness by the many lives he saved and dustry in order to replace taxpayer support the County. with fondness by the many lives he touched. Office was then receiving. The revenues gen­ As the community changed and evolved erated by this surcharge were placed into a over the years, the Club's service activities surcharge account. The PTO was required to have adjusted to meet the changing needs T HE " UNITED STATES PATENT request of the Appropriations Committee that and priorities of the community. Some of the AND TRADEMARK OFF ICE AU­ they be allowed to use the revenues in the numerous Club projects over the years include THORIZATION ACT, FY 1999" surcharge account to support the portion of its sponsoring or co-sponsoring a scout troop, operations these revenues represented. It was sponsoring ball teams in Little League and HON. HOWARD COBLE anticipated in 1990 that Congress would rou­ Babe Ruth League, constructing the children's OF NORTH CAROLINA tinely grant the PTO permission to use the playhouse at the Annandale Christian Commu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surcharge revenue since it was generated nity for Action's (ACCA) Day Care Center and Thursday, April 23, 1998 originally from fees paid by users of the patent landscaping the ACCA Elder Care Center, and trademark systems to support only the providing Leader Dogs and service dogs to Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, today I am cost of those systems. community members, collecting and sending pleased to introduce the "United States Patent Unfortunately, the user fees paid into the food and clothing to disaster areas around the and Trademark Office Authorization Act for surcharge account became a target of oppor­ country, and providing chairs and landscaping Fiscal Year 1999," which contains the first ac­ tunity to fund other, unrelated, taxpayer-fund­ to the George Mason Library. In addition, the tual decrease ever in patent user fees for our ed government programs. The temptation to Annandale Lions Club supports a number of nation's inventors. use the surcharge, and thus a significant por­ projects benefitting sight and hearing screen­ The introduction of this legislation follows a tion of the operating budget of the PTO, was ing and research, including the Virginia Lions hearing the Subcommittee on Courts and In­ proven to be increasingly irresistible, to the Eye Institute for which they recently purchased tellectual Property of the Committee on the Ju­ detriment and sound functioning of our na­ a Fundus camera to take Fluorescein diciary held last month in exercise of its over­ tion's patent and trademark systems. Begin­ angiograms of the retina. sight responsibilities concerning the operations ning with a diversion of $8 million in 1992, Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Congress increasingly redirected a larger in thanking each and every Annandale Lion for ("PTO"). The Subcommittee heard testimony share of the surcharge revenue, reaching a . their hard work and dedication to helping oth­ from witnesses representing the Administra­ record level of $54 million in FY 1997. In total, ers in making Annandale a great place to live. tion, PTO users, and PTO employee unions. over the past seven fiscal years, over $142 I wish the Annandale Lions Club continued This hearing covered the PTO's budget, in­ million has been diverted from the PTO to success in all of its future endeavors. cluding how its fee revenues are collected and other agencies and programs. spent, the expiration of the patent surcharge Mr. Speaker, the time has come for Con­ fee, the diversion of PTO funds to other gov­ gress to stop diverting the fees of inventors T RIBUTE TO PAUL KORBER ernment agencies, and other relevant issues. and trademark applicants to fund other tax­ The Administration announced that in light payer-funded government programs. Accord­ HON. ELTON GALLEGLY of the lapsing of Section 10101 of the Omni­ ingly, in the United States Patent and Trade­ OF CALIFORNIA bus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 mark Office Authorization Act, FY 1999, I am IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ("OBRA"), the patent fees established under proposing a schedule of fees that would re­ subsections 41 (a) and (b) of title 35 of the cover only the amount of money which the Ad­ Thursday, April 23, 1998 U.S. Code would revert to their pre-OBRA ministration has stated it needs to execute the Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to level. It was stated that, unless adjusted, the program recommended by the President for pay tribute today to Paul Korber, a hero who fee would fall $131 ,526,000 short of the the PTO in FY 1999 and FY 2000. This legis­ lost his life while saving a mother and her two amount the PTO needs to execute the pro­ lation not only fully funds the stated needs of sons stranded in the rough waters of the Ven­ gram recommended by the President in his FY the PTO, it will provide a real decrease in fees tura Harbor. Paul Korber, a harbor patrol offi­ 1999 budget. To compensate for this reduction paid by patent applicants- the first actual de­ cer in Ventura County, California, ignored the in fees revenues, Assistant Secretary of Com­ crease in fees in at least the last fifty years, dangers which took his life to save three oth­ merce and Commissioner of Patents and indeed, perhaps since the patent system was ers. Trademarks Bruce Lehman· stated that an in­ established in 1790. The rescue was not an uncommon one for crease was needed in the base patent fees in The decrease in fees provided by this legis­ Paul Korber. He often risked his own safety to an amount equal to the reduction in revenue lation will provide tangible assistance to Amer­ help those in danger-his job was to save which results from the lapsing of the sur­ ica's inventors, while ensuring that they get lives. But that day the tides were not in his charge authority. their monies worth, especially since their cre­ favor and he died in the line of duty, an un­ While I and other Members of the Sub­ ativity and ingenuity are so crucial to the wel­ selfish chance he often took. committee are very supportive of ensuring that fare of our nation. Paul Korber was known as a fitness advo­ the PTO is adequately funded to provide the I urge my colleagues to join me in author­ cate and could usually be found on a moun­ services requested by patent and trademark izing one of our country's most important tain bike, camping or freediving to spear fish. applicants, the Administration's request re­ agencies in a manner that responds fully to Paul was a man who embraced life and who ceived by the Subcommittee would actually both the stated needs of the Office and its enjoyed a good adventure. Friends of Paul raise $50 million more than the amount the users. Korber have said he was a positive person President stated in his budget the PTO will who was always looking for ways to improve need in FY 1999. Commissioner Lehman ex­ himself, whether it was learning a foreign lan­ plained that this revenue, along with $66 mil­ TRIBUTE TO BILLY SULLIVAN guage or staying physically fit. lion from FY 1998, would be used to fund But besides being a hero and an athlete, other government agencies and programs. HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II Paul Korber was a success at one of life's big­ This continuing diversion of PTO fee revenues OF MASSACHUSETTS gest challenges-he was a single father. After was strongly opposed by inventors and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Paul's wife, Cindy, died of cancer three years trademark community, who pay for patent and ago, Paul was faced with raising his son , Bar­ trademark applications to fund only the serv­ Thursday, April 23, 1998 rett, on his own. Paul and Barrett were very ices they receive from the PTO. Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. close, taking camping trips, bike riding and The Patent and Trademark Office is 100 Speaker, I always thought Billy Sullivan was fishing together. Paul always found time for percent funded through the payment of appli­ immortal. And in a way, he was-always larg­ his young son , even helping out at Barrett's cation and user fees. Taxpayer support for the er than life, always a giant in the eyes of our school. operations of the Office was eliminated in family, and in the eyes of everyone he met. April 23, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 6719 We miss him very much. We know what an roof over their heads, put three meals a day HONORING MIKE NYE immense loss this is to Mary, to his children on the table, and keep their families warm. Chuck, Billy, Patrick, Jean, Kathleen, and My mother served on the board of NFL HON. NICK SMITH Nancy, to his sisters Tess and Eleanor, ·to the Charities with Billy. Once, they worked hard OF MICHIGAN grandchildren, to the extended family he loved together to obtain the support of other board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES so much, and to all of us as well. Billy Sullivan members for one of Billy's many charities. Thursday, April 23, 1998 was a great man who accomplished a great deal in his life. But he could not have risen as They succeeded beautifully, and a check was Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise high and never gone as far without the endur­ duly prepared for a dramatic presentation at to join the citizens of Hillsdale and Branch ing love and sustaining support of that beau­ an NFL halftime show. Counties to pay special tribute to our rep­ tiful, wonderful Sullivan family. Until a little problem materialized-it turned resentative in the Michigan legislature. He was Irish to the core, and it seems obvi­ out that Billy's project hadn't taken the steps So many people talk about the kind of lead­ ous that God wanted Billy in Heaven for St. to qualify for a tax deduction. Billy knew there er they want to represent them in government and Mike Nye fits that definition by every Patrick's Day. was no problem with the charity-the problem measure. We loved Billy for the little things-the end­ had to be with the IRS. less, last-minute envelopes in response to our This week, my friends in Hillsdale County sudden calls, because we all had friends who On another occasion, my mother was at will honor Mike Nye for his sixteen years of just had to be at the Patriots game on Sun­ LaGuardia Airport, about to drive to Green­ dedicated leadership in Lansing. They know, day. wich, Connecticut, with a lawyer bent on as I do, the few people have accomplished We know the special place of the Jimmy pressing her on a complex legal problem. By more in that time for the people of Michigan. Fund in Billy's heart and soul. We know how chance, Billy arrived on the scene, saw my Mike Nye's retirement from the state legisla­ much it meant to him-and we in turn often mother in distress, and insisted on joining her ture is a great loss. As a member of the thought of it as the Billy Fund. for the long ride to Greenwich. Every time the House, he fought for commonsense legal re­ To countless New Englanders, Billy Sullivan lawyer tried to bring up the legal problem, Billy form and worked to provide better health care was the greatest Patriot of all, and the man the raconteur broke in, launching into yet an­ to poor children and was the innovator of re­ who brought pro football to Boston. We'll other wild and funny Sullivan story that left my forms that have resulted in a better education never forget that bright figure with the map of mother laughing and the lawyer fuming. system for Michigan. Mike Nye's improve­ Ireland on his face pacing up and down the ments in court reform, school reform, tort re­ In so many ways, Billy was a member of our sideline in whichever stadium he happened to form, and juvenile justice reform will be a con­ family, too. He'd regale us with stories about be calling home that day. tinuing legacy of his knowledge, ability and As a teenager, I remember Billy drenched in his father's friendship with the Fitzgeralds, with leadership in the Michigan legislature. Harvard Stadium as the Dolphins played the Honey Fitz. In an era of overheated rhetoric and blatant Patriots in a New England monsoon, the end Over the years, during some of the most try­ partisanship, Mike Nye stands out as a concil­ zone completely under water. I remember ing moments of my life, I would get a long, iator a legislator who brought people together. cheering for Jim Nance as Billy's great running hand-written letter from Billy, offering comfort Mike Nye was often the man people turned to when they needed a leader to finalize and back set a rushing record in a playoff in and wisdom, lighting the way ahead. That was Fenway Park. pass legislation. vintage Billy-always guiding, always reaching Mr. Speaker, my colleagues and I here in He meant the world to our family. The Billy out, always helping, always caring. Sullivan I remember most was the oil com­ Washington can learn a lot from the service of pany president who welcomed me with open Above all , there was this magnificent family Mike Ney. His contributors to public policy are arms and offered his support and advice when which sustained him and which is his greatest complimented by his and his wife, Marcie's I came to him a quarter century ago with a monument of all-Mary, the great joy of his dedication to their communi.ty. Marcie's leader­ half-baked plan to help the poor and elderly life; Tess and Eleanor, the sisters whose inde­ ship in working in the prison system with her heat their homes during the winter months. pendence and strength he so admired; Chuck Kids Need Moms program is a great example My Dad used to say, "Some people see and Patrick, who did so much to build the of their commitment to help people. things as they are and say why, I dream team of his dreams; Jeannie and Kathleen I know Mike's future contributions will be things that never were and say why not?" and Nancy, in whom he took such enormous just as worthwhile to all of us, regardless of That's the way I think of Billy Sullivan, too. pride; Billy, who made so much difference· in what path he may take. God bless you , Mike and Marcie and good luck. In an industry full of good old boys who his father's final years. didn't particularly want to help a young fellow Near the end of "Pilgrim's Progress," there with a different idea about oil, Billy welcomed is a passage that tells of the death of Valiant, IN HONOR OF MR. WILFRED "RED" me into his office and told me the story of his in words that apply to Billy Sullivan, too: REED own impossible dream. No matter how many defeats he had suf­ Then, he said, I am going to my Father's; HON. MARION BERRY fered in life, he always came back, again and and though with great difficulty I am got OF ARKANSAS again and again. And that trademark smile hither, yet now I do not regret me of all the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made you believe that he loved every minute trouble I have been at to arrive where I am. of it-because he knew, if he tried once more, My sword I give to him that shall succeed me Thursday, April 23, 1998 he would finally achieve the happy ending he in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to knew was out there. You could never walk out to him that can get it. My marks and scars pay tribute to a wonderful man, Mr. Wilfred I carry with me, to be a witness for me, that of Billy's office without believing your own I have fought his battle who now will be my "Red" Reed. highest dream was possible, too. There could rewarder. Red was the perfect example of a good never have been a Citizens Energy Corpora­ neighbor and friend. He was the kind of man tion without Billy Sullivan. When the day that he must go hence was that was always there when there was a need I know that Michael felt that way, too, and come, many accompanied him to the river­ and was never concerned with drawing atten­ side, into which as he went he said, "Death, now they're together in Heaven. tion to his good deeds or claiming credit. where is thy sting?" and as he went down If children needed transportation to a school In a very real sense, the man from hard­ deeper, he said, "Grave, where is thy vic­ scrabble Lowell was "Everyman"-living the tory?" So he passed over, and all the trum­ event or money for necessities, he was the hard daily struggle of the Irish in his early pets sounded for him on the other side. first to make a donation. He had a habit of years, battling the prejudice of "No Irish Need leaving ripe tomatoes on your door step with Apply," and never forgetting those glorious We loved you, Billy-we loved your mar­ no note attached-he simply had more than roots. velous loyalty, your beautiful love of family, he needed and wanted to share with others. It And later, as president of Metropolitan Coal your laugh that could fill our hearts with laugh­ made no difference to him who needed assist­ and Oil, Billy understood better than anyone ter, too, your giant Irish heart. We miss you, ance-the church, school, community, friends, the struggle of so many customers to keep a Billy, and we always will. or neighbors-he was there. .. ~ ••"!"~ .... --··· ·-••• I "I"" - r- --.. I .. ,.. :,..-.1 I .. ~ ,..,.. 1i..-.,mW -- •, .. .&./-

6720 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1998 He never had anything but good to say tory teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School hardened marine, Colonel Ralph Sullivan, about anyone or anything. If he ever had a for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Vir­ showed him the rigor of academics and taught negative thought, he kept it to himself. ginia. him a thirst for knowledge and reading. His He brought civility to any conversation or The National Teacher of the Year Program love of history led him to take a break from discussion that he was involved in and set a is the oldest and most prestigious award to at­ teaching to serve as the historian at Arlington standard for good citizenship that will endure tract public attention to excellence in teaching. National Cemetery but his appreciation for the through generations. Philip is truly deserving of this great honor. importance of teaching brought him back. He Beloved and admired, Red will be missed For almost twenty years, he has captivated has spent his entire teaching career in the by the community he lived in and served over students by recreating history in the class­ Greater Washington Metropolitan area. Philip these many years. room. His students have experienced a polis and his wife Linda, who is also a teacher, Of Red, the ultimate compliment can be of ancient Greece, cases argued before the share the great love of educating young given: he will be missed because he was a Supreme Court, and pilgrims on the hajj to minds. good man, and the world is a better place be­ Mecca without ever traveling from the class­ Philip is also an accomplished author and cause he was here. room. Outside the classroom, Philip's students has previously been honored with the Wash­ have discovered history firsthand by inter­ ington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teach­ viewing residents of the Soldiers' and Airmen's er Award, the Hodgson Award for Outstanding IN HONOR OF THE NATIONAL homes about their experiences in the World Teacher of Social Studies, and has twice been TEACHER OF THE YEAR Wars. Philip's most significant achievement as honored with the Norma Dektor Award for a teacher is his ability to instill a lasting love Most Influential Teacher from the Students of HON. THOMAS M. DA VIS of history. His students learn to appreciate that McLean High School and the United States OF VIRGINIA civilization rests upon the foundations of the Capitol Historical Society. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES past and that they inherit a rich, intellectual I know my colleagues join me in honoring legacy. Philip Bigler. Philip ignites a spark of enlight­ Thursday, April 23 , 1998 Philip's inspiration to teach was instilled by enment in each of his students, motivates their Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise teachers from his own school years. His 8th interest, and cultivates their minds. I have the today to pay tribute to Philip Bigler, the 1998 grade teacher Mary Josephine taught him his highest appreciation for his dedication to National Teacher of the Year. Philip is a his- love of learning, and in high school, a battle- teaching and inspiring our children.