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DOWNEY'S ORIGINAL McDONALD'S; man who was so impressed with the ability of I bring all of this to the attention of my col­ PRESERVING A HISTORIC PLACE the McDonald brothers to serve quality food leagues because I think that, all too often, we fast that he bought the franchise and made it think of history as being something that hap­ HON. STEPHEN HORN an international giant. pened a century or more ago. Too often, his­ OF CALIFORNIA As the Los Angeles Conservancy has noted, toric buildings or landmarks have been torn IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the golden arched, red-and-white fast food down, only to be recreated at some later point stand was the prototype for a way of business by those who have, too late, realized their sig­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 and way of living that changed America and nificance. Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, one of America's the world. Located at the corner of Florence We have in Downey and in the Los Angeles truly historic landmarks-one which should be Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard in Downey, Conservancy people of foresight who realize of interest to the President himself-is in jeop­ it remained independently run by the original what they have and know what a significant ardy as a result of corporate shortsightedness. franchisees until 1990, when its lease was part of our culture-and the world's-it has The last of the original McDonald's restaurants purchased by the McDonald's Corp. been. They need help if they are to convince is targeted for closing by corporate executives. The current lease expires in August, and a those who do not have that sense of vision They apparently have little or no awareness of corporate spokeswoman says she does not that they should not make an irreversible deci­ their firm's history or of the special role in the know when the location will serve its last burg­ sion which would almost certainly be regretted American culture played by this small res­ er. According to an article by Natalie Shore of later. taurant, located in the city of Downey in Cali­ the Long Beach Press-Telegram, McDonald's At a time when a child born in the second fornia's 38th Congressional District. officials have indicated that they are commit­ half of this century-one who has repeatedly This is not the first time that a lack of vision ted to preserving the 60-foot neon sign that and unabashedly demonstrated the important has plagued a corporate giant or jeopardized showcases Speedee, the chubby, twinkling role McDonald's plays in his life-sits in the a symbol or historic landmark. Here in Wash­ chef who is the restaurant's original mascot. White House, it would be a sad irony if a ington, DC, it was only through determined ef­ What they propose to do is to relocate the shortsighted decision forced the closure of this forts on the part of preservationists that the sign to a newer outlet in the city while closing historic example of American entrepreneur­ Greyhound Bus Depot with its art deco design the original restaurant itself. ship. was saved. The historic Willard Hotel, in which Downey community leaders and the Los An­ For the benefit of my colleagues, I insert Lincoln stayed prior to his inauguration, almost geles Conservancy, though, are fighting to Councilwoman Lawrence's letter and the arti­ fell victim to the wrecker's ball. Many cor­ preserve this cultural icon. "I don't think peo­ cles to which I made reference in the RECORD: ple making the final decision on this know how porate symbols have been retired, often to be CITY OF DOWNEY, CA, resurrected later by more savvy executives important this McDonald's is, not just for Dow­ February 22, 1993. who recognize the positive historic draw these ney but for Southern California and clear Ms. ANITA FAUNCE, symbols have for consumers. across the country," said Downey City Coun­ Marketing Manager, McDonald's Corp., Wood­ But it is one thing to bring Tony the Tiger cilwoman Joyce Lawrence. "it's 'SO's nostalgia land Hills, CA. out of retirement to sell gasoline. It is quite an­ for some people, part of our commercial his­ DEAR Ms. FAUNCE: I have been anxious to other to try to resurrect a building which has tory, the forerunner of most of our fast-food follow up with you about discussions I par­ been torn down because of a wrongheaded business." ticipated in between our Director of Commu­ nity & Economic Development Art Rangel decision based on an erroneous analysis of An article by Gerald Faris in the Los Ange­ les Times makes clear the importance of pre­ and John Dawson, Real Estate Manager for what is important to the so-called bottom line. McDonald's Corl')oration, regarding the fate I fear this is the challenge facing community serving this McDonald's. Its two predecessors, of the historic Downey McDonald's Drive-in leaders in Downey and officials of the Los An­ the outlet that introduced the golden arches­ at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. geles Conservancy, who are united in oppos­ a converted car hop drive-in in San I have heard from our city staff that we ing the decision by regional executives of the Bernardino-and the second, in Phoenix, have will not be meeting with you and I am dis­ McDonald's Corp. to close the historic ham­ been demolished. While others remain-one is appointed. In addition to sharing my respect burger stand which played a seminal role in a McDonald's museum-only the one in Dow­ for the McDonald's Corporation, which has our evolving American culture. ney serves burgers today as it did 40 years grown into a commercial cornerstone of ago. American life and culture, I also wanted to Why do these McDonald's executives want talk with you about what I consider to be to close down this historic outlet? Incredibly, Councilwoman Lawrence, in a letter to some overlooked advertising and marketing because it is too successful. According to a McDonald's executives, tried to make clear the opportunities for this unique restaurant that company spokeswoman, it is too small to sense of significance historians place on this has so long been a part of our community- modernize. "We can't offer them the conven­ landmark. "it is important to me that you un­ 40 years this August! ience of drive-through or (indoor) sit-down din­ derstand that interest in this unique business It is important to me that you understand ing space. It doesn't make good business is not a local whim, but reflects a growing na­ that interest in this unique business is not a sense to keep the restaurant open." tionwide appreciation for McDonald's commer­ local whim, but reflects a growing nation­ I could not disagree more. This is a truly cial history, its architectural significance-and wide appreciation for McDonald's commer­ even its neon as an art form," Lawrence said. cial history. its architectural significance­ historic landmark, not unlike the Brome-Seltzer and even its neon as an art form. While the Tower in Baltimore or the Chrysler Building in She noted that in 1984, the drive-in became Downey drive-in was not developed as a part New York City. This small fast-food restaurant the first hamburger stand in America to be eli­ of Ray Kroc's visionary fast food empire, it can and should serve as a symbol of what gible for the National Register of Historic most certainly had to have been one of the McDonald's has represented in the lifestyle of Places, the U.S. Department of the Interior's inspirations that led to his interest in the millions of Americans-and others throughout list of architecturally and culturally significant first place. Mr. Kroc retained the distinctive, the world-in these past several decades. structures. It has been profiled in a segment of exuberant architecture for his own res­ It was in 1953 that the brothers Richard and "Smithsonian World," a Public Broadcasting taurants;for many years. Mac McDonald opened the Downey McDon­ System series, and has been featured promi­ The J{akewood Boulevard McDonald's file in our Downey History Center archives is ald's, the oldest original red-and-white McDon­ nently in a book by Alan Hess, "Googie: Fif­ about 3 inches thick, with newspaper clip­ ald's in existence. It was the third restaurant of ties Coffee Shop Architecture," as well as pings and articles from popular magazines what would later become a worldwide empire being mentioned in "Orange Roofs, Golden and scholarly journals from across the coun­ under Ray Kroc, the milkshake machine sales- Arches," by Philip Langdon. try. As you may know, this drive-in is fea-

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7137 tured prominently in a book by Alan Hess, say. Faunce declined to comment on the pro­ seum-only the one in Downey is still serv­ "Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture," ductivity of the site. ing burgers. as well as being mentioned in "Orange Roofs, The lease is due to expire in August, but Downey officials say the problem is eco­ Golden Arches" by Philip Langdon. Faunce said she does not know when the lo­ nomic. The company-owned stand is losing In 1983 a film crew from the Smithsonian cation will serve its last burger. The prop­ as much as $50,000 a year, is too small to Institution came to Downey to profile the erty is owned by Pep Boys Inc. house up-to-date equipment and lacks a historic McDonald's for a segment on "I'm surprised," said Downey City Council­ drive-through window, the officials said. "Smithsonian World", a PBS series that was woman Joyce Lawrence, who has lobbied the The property was bought in 1982 by The screened across the United States at inter­ fast-food chain both publicly and privately Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack automotive vals for about seven years (locally on KCET). to keep the landmark open. "I know that company, which has a store a few doors In 1984 the drive-in became the first ham­ public opinion matters to them because of away. The company and McDonald's are ne­ burger stand in America to be eligible for the all the other things they do," she said. gotiating on the lease, which expires in Au­ National Register of Historic Places, the Lawrence said she is still hopeful the com­ gust. U.S. Department of the Interior's list of munity can save the outlet, and the Los An- Rumors circulated that Pep Boys wanted architecturally and culturally significant geles Conservancy agrees. · the land for parking, but a company execu­ structures. "It's a cultural icon, not just for Southern tive in Philadelphia denied this. "We want a Next month the Los Angeles Conservancy California but the rest of the country," said tenant, and they are the most logical tenant will highlight the restaurant as they discuss Pete Moruzzi, chairman of the conservancy's if only because of the nostalgic value," said preserving 1950's architecture. Modern and Post World War II Committee. Pep Boys Vice President Fred Stampone. Through the efforts of historians and the Faunce said the McDonald's Corp, is com­ Last year, rumor had it that McDonald's media, then, your corporation has received mitted to preserving the 60-foot neon sign wanted to move the sign to a nearby location 15 years of positive, free publicity-even that showcases Speedee, the chubby twin­ and tear down the old stand, selling the dis­ when you did not actually own this particu­ kling chef who is the burger joint's original tinctive red and white building tiles to raise lar restaurant. Based on what the corpora­ mascot. money for the Ronald McDonald Foundation. tion recently spent for a slot on the Super The corporation is willing to relocate the Things seemed shaky, too, when the ham­ Bowl telecast, I would think those 15 years sign to one of the newer outlets in the city, burger stand opened on Aug. 18, 1953, across could fit very respectably on the credit side Faunce said. "We do place a lot of value on the street from a citrus grove. One man who of any balance sheet. that (preservation)." remembers is Richard McDonald, 84, who The Lakewood Boulevard drive-in has mar­ Pep Boys reportedly offered to lower the started the business in 1948 in San keted some interesting souvenir items that lease rate in an effort to keep its tenant, but Bernardino with his late brother, Maurice. could be profitable if they were bought in company officials could not be reached for In a telephone interview from his home in larger quantities and promoted with pride by comment. Faunce would not discuss the re­ Bedford, N.H., McDonald said people thought the McDonald's Corporation. The restaurant ported offer. the Downey stand would flop, "but that could be used in films and your own commer­ night, you couldn't get within a mile of the cials, or as a site for fund raising, (either for GOLDEN MEMORIES? place. There were hundreds and hundreds of Ronald McDonald's houses, or for other cor­ (By Gerald Faris) people." porate giving). I am sure that the talent McDonald said he devised the golden arch­ Joyce Lawrence discovered McDonald's es for the Phoenix stand so motorists would within your own organization could think of hamburgers under a pair of giant golden many other ways to capitalize on this tour­ see the low building from the road. arches in Downey. "We had a large colonial home with four ist attraction. "It was 1957 and I was at Downey High To wind up, we are proud to have this big columns in San Bernardino," he said. "I School when I ·had my first burger there," drew in a couple of those, but they looked McDonald landmark in our community from the Downey city councilwoman said. "You a historical perspective and as a welcome terrible. Then I drew in one arch running could get a hamburger, fries and a Coke and parallel with the building. That looked a lit­ business and job source-and we would like get change back from 50 cents." to work with you to keep it. tle better. Then I drew in two arches like Lawrence still buys Big Macs occasionally they finally came out." Thank you for taking the time to consider at the same stand, which is virtually un­ this letter. We will continue to be in contact The brothers had been running a San changed almost 40 years after it opened in Bernardino car hop drive-in since 1940. But with Mr. Dawson and others in the McDon­ August, 1953, at Lakewood Boulevard and ald's Corporation as to how we can work to­ after World War II, McDonald said, people's Florence Avenue. eating habits changed: "They were impatient gether. With its two golden arches, red and white Sincerely, and we were starting to get complaints tile walls and towering neon sign crowned by about how slow the service was. We thought JOYCE L. LAWRENCE, Speedee the Chef, it is the only McDonald's Councilmember, District Five. there must be a faster system." still operating with the chain's original ar­ So the car hop drive-in was transformed chitecture. into a hamburger stand. "We advertised DOWNEY BURGER STAND To CLOSE And its future is in doubt, with Downey of­ (By Natalle Shore) [that] instead of serving you in 20 minutes, ficials fearing that the stand may be closed, we're going to serve you in 20 seconds," he DOWNEY.-A piece of America's past will relocated or modified and lose its historical said. soon be history. significance. The lease on the property is up Observers say the Downey stand survived Burgers won't be cooking, fries won't be this summer and there have been rumors on because it was owned for more than 35 years frying, and S:Peedee won't be winking his and off for years that the stand was in dan­ by Roger Williams and Burdette Landon, way into the hearts of McDonald's fans who ger. who got their franchise from the McDonald frequent the last original restaurant still op­ John Dawson, real estate manager with brothers. Even after the company was sold to erating. McDonald's Los Angeles regional office, Ray Kr:oc in 1961, Williams and Landon main­ Corporate officials confirmed the news Fri­ would confirm only that the company is con­ tained their independence, spurning cor­ day. After 40 years of millions served, it's sidering changing the location or modifying porate offers to buy their store. Williams and curtains for the McDonald's stand at Lake­ the present stand. Landon were in their 80s when they finally wood Boulevard and Florence Avenue. But not trusting to chance, Downey offi­ sold to the company in 1990. "We have made a decision, a very difficult cials are rallying to save it. Architectural historian Alan Hess calls the decision, but the decision was made to close "I don't think people making the final de­ McDonald's an invaluable piece of American the restaurant," said Anita Faunce, senior cision on this know how important this history, a great expression of mid-20th-Cen­ marketing manager for the Woodland Hills McDonald's is, not just for Downey but for tury eating habits. regional offices of McDonald's Corp. Southern California and clear across the "What they have here is an icon equal to The chief problem is the size of the prop­ country," Lawrence said. "It's '50s nostalgia the 1950s Cadillac fin, the picture of Marilyn erty: It doesn't allow McDonald's to serve its for some people, part of our commercial his­ Monroe over the subway grate, or Elvis Pres­ customers in the manner they've become ac­ tory, the forerunner of most of our fast-food ley on the Ed Sullivan Show," Hess said. customed to, Faunce said. There is no room business." "They have something here that is engraved to expand the red and white ceramic tile The Downey McDonald's was the third lo­ on the consciousness of everyone born since stand. cation opened, one of about 1,000 golden 1940." "We can't offer them the conveniences of arches stands that were the company proto­ At McDonald's on a recent afternoon, cus­ drive-through or (indoor) sit-down dining type until 1968. The outlet that introduced tomers-from businessmen in ties to high space. It doesn't make good business sense to the golden arches-a converted car hop school students just out of class-were lined keep the restaurant open," she said. drive-in in San Bernardino-and the second, up for burgers and fries. The company is losing thousands of dollars in Phoenix, have been demolished. While Downey receptionist Denise Gonzales said because it cannot expand, Downey officials others remain-one is a McDonald's mu- she first visited the stand nearly 20 years ago 7138 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 when she. was 5. " I like the little guy up more than $13 million of wages to the local James E. Zogby of Chartered Property and there, the sign," she said, pointing to economy. Casualty Underwriters, nominated Stephens Speedee the Chef. All three of these men and their companies as "the founder of one of Peoria's 'home­ The towering, 60-foot Speedee, added in contribute to the success Peoria is toady. made' New York Stock Exchange listed com- 1960, runs on legs of neon. He wears a white I would like to insert into the RECORD the ar­ panies." · hat, white coat, blue pants and bow tie, and ticle from the Observer by Debbie Hanson, Stephens, Zogby noted, has not only built he's winking as if to say, "Come on in." a very successful and profitable enterprise The main change at the stand over the "Three Named 'Enterprising' in Local Busi­ that contributes more than $13 million of years has been the menu, which has grown ness", to further detail the wonderful accom­ wages to the local economy, but also has since 1953, when it featured eight items and plishments and untiring efforts of these three " rewarded many local investors and share­ service calculated in seconds. individuals. holders with outstanding returns." The interior was rebuilt after a 1978 fire, THREE NAMED "ENTERPRISING" IN LOCAL Original investors purchased RLI stock in but the squat stand is still marked by its dis­ BUSINESS 1965 for 10 cents per share. The shares are tinctive tiles, angled roof and the curving, (By Debbie Hanson) now worth more than $25, Zogby said. Em­ 25-foot neon-lighted golden arches at each Three Peoria businessmen were chosen for ployees own more than 24 percent of the cor­ end. An overhang, which originally protected honorable mentions for the 1993 Enterprise poration. walk-up customers from the clements, Award. RLI also contributes to the Peoria econ­ shades a group of red tables and stools. In an ordinary year of judging for the Ob­ omy through local operations, which help to Councilwoman Lawrence recalls that by server's annual award, two honorable men­ diversify the local economy and labor force the 1960s, the stand had become a rowdy tions are selected. to cushion any stocks of the business cycle. spot. "At that time, it was cruised by a lot This year, however the judges-Martin Stephens' contributions to the community of kids. Some girls in our senior class put on Mini, vice president of the Economic Devel­ include serving on the board of directors of a skit about how it was evil to go to Mac's. opment Council for the Peoria Area; Bonnie St. Francis Medical Center and the Peoria They dressed like temperance women and Russell, owner of Ja Bo Enterprises; and Bob Economic Development Commission. He is carried signs that said, "Macs is evil.' " Viets, CEO of Cilcorp-were unable to nar­ also a Bradley University trustee. For 15 years, Laguna Beach real estate row two out of the top three contenders. agent Glen Fishbach has been coming to the Honorable mentions are named for their McDonald's when he's in the area-about 50 dedication to Peoria, it people and its econ­ times by now, "Let them modernize the food omy similar to the Enterprise award winner. preparation area, but preserve the building The following are this year's winners. UNOFFICIAL, NOT SO and ambience," he said. "You need a little CHARLEST.RUPPMAN CONFIDENTIAL, UNTRUE corniness and garishness, particularly if it's Charles T. Ruppman, CEO and chairman of an original." the board of directors of Ruppman Market­ The stand has capitalized on its historic ing Technologies Inc, was also named an HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY significance, hawking souvenirs and attract­ honorable mention. OF OHIO ing camera-toting tourists. A classic car club Nominated by Jane Genzel, Kitty Ryan and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a motor scooter group from England Valerie Clark, Ruppman was acknowledged, stopped there. In 1984, a girls basketball "because Ruppman Marketing celebrates 30 Wednesday, March 31, 1993 team from Smith, Nev., drove seven hours years in business (in 1993), which translates through the night to stop at McDonald's for to three decades of employment and eco­ Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I recommend the breakfast before heading to Disneyland. nomic opportunity for area residents." following March 26, 1993, Washington Times The Downey Historical Society named With more than 800 employees, Ruppman is editorial to the attention of my colleagues. Peoria's fifth largest non-manufacturing em­ McDonald's a landmark in 1980. Four years UNOFFICIAL, NOT SO CONFIDENTIAL, UNTRUE later, it was declared eligible for the Na­ ployer. tional Register of Historic Places, but Pep Ruppman was also noted for his: great For the past month or so, the civilized Boys declined to have it included for fear it strides in the Yellow Pages industry; insight world has been atwitter with the secret life could hinder use of the property. in customer service through toll-free calls; of J. Edgar Hoover, the man who created the Preservationists concede that saving the National Recognition Award from the Cre­ modern Federal Bureau of Investigation, historic stand will be difficult if McDonald's ative Thinking Association of America for served as the schoolboy symbol of American­ decides the arches must fall. "pioneering new techniques for advancing ism for some 40 years and presided over the Said Pete Moruzzi, an officer of the Los telemarketing technologies and applica­ capture or killing of some of the most leg­ Angeles Conservancy, which supports preser­ tions"; and service on the board of directors endary criminals and spies in the country's vation of the stand. "Without public support for Proctor Hospital, the Peoria Area YMCA, history. Having exhausted the lore of the of these types of landmarks, they will be WTVP Channel 47 and the Peoria Economic Kennedy assassination with conspiracy theo­ torn down. But if the local community feels Development Council. ries that implicate every organization from strongly, it can have an effect." THOMAS E. SPURGEON the CIA to the Elks Club in the murder of Thomas E. Spurgeon, president of Lincoln the 35th president, the civilized world and its Office Supply Company Inc. was named, be­ self-appointed mouthpieces have now fixated HONORABLE MENTIONS cause he "purchased the company in the fall on the tale of the G-man in drag. of 1988 and in the ensuing four years has The current round of folklore surrounding changed its complexion and culture. the late FBI director comes from a best-sell­ HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL Nominated by Diane Cullinan, president of ing investigation by British author Anthony OF ILLINOIS Cullinan Properties, Ltd., Spurgeon was Summers, "Official and Confidential: The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credited for relocating the company's head­ Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover." Mr. Sum­ quarters in 1990 to its current location at mers manages to lay the blame for nearly Wednesday, March 31, 1993 7707 N. Knoxville Ave.-bringing jobs to the every scandal and disaster of 20th-century Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, three outstand­ Peoria market. America at Hoover's long-deceased feet, in­ ing gentleman from Peoria, IL were chosen for "Under (Spurgeon's) leadership, Lincoln cluding the Kennedy assassination itself, the Office has developed a reputation for being Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the honorable mentions for the 1993 Enterprise an excellent corporate community citizen. rise of organized crime. Just about the only Award. These men are named for their dedi­ The company provided furnishings for bad things Hoover wasn't responsible for, in cation to Peoria, its people, and its economy. Peoria's Hult Health Education Center and Mr. Summers' account, were the destruction Charles T. Ruppman, CEO of Ruppman for the offices of the Peoria Arts and of the Hindenburg and the stock market Marketing Technologies, Inc., is celebrating 30 Sciences Council, Tri-Centennial Committee crash of '29, but give him time and another years in business. Ruppman is Peoria's fifth and Bradley University's dean of the college several hundred pages and he'll probably get largest nonmanufacturing employer. of business administration," the nomination to work on it. read. The centerpiece of Mr. Summers' tome is Thomas E. Spurgeon, president of Lincoln Spurgeon has also chaired the Pillars, Office Supply Co., Inc., who purchased the his allegation that Hoover was a homosexual Pacesetter and Pilot programs for the Heart and transvestite. According to the book, the company 4 years ago, has brought a plenitude of Illinois United Way campaign. chiefs of organized crime had in their posses­ of jobs to the Peoria area. GERALD D. STEPHENS sion a photograph of Hoover having sex with Gerald D. Stephens, president and founder Gerald D. Stephens, president of RLI Corp, another man, and they used the picture to of RU Corp., a New York Stock Exchange list­ was also selected as an Enterprise honorable blackmail the FBI head. That's why, you see, ed companies. The company has contributed mention. the FBI never went after organized crime March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7139 and we had to wait until Robert Kennedy THE FUTURE OF HOMOSEXUALS IN combat. This program is exacerbated by was attorney general before any one ever did THE MILITARY funding cuts that have forced many military anything about the Cosa Nostra. commanders to turn a blind eye to falsified documentation of required training, and Mr. Summers, however, doesn't have the HON. PHIUP M. CRANE combat readiness assessments. The actual photograph of Hoover, nor has he ever seen OF ILLINOIS combat readiness of most military units is it. His source for it is a man who was himself IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES typically less than the documentation re­ a longtime "associate" of the late Meyer veals. Everyone knows it is occurring yet no Lansky, the Mr. Big of the mob who sup­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 one wants to expose the emperor's nudity. posedly had the photo. But the absence of Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, while the debate In some cases, documentation of the effec­ evidence for the existence of the picture be­ tiveness of pet programs is designed to pro­ over allowing homosexuals into the military vide intentionally misleading figures to cre­ comes a triumph of historical scholarship has focused on how the individuals directly in­ compared to Mr. Summers' other bombshell. ate an unrealistically favorable success rate. volved would be affected, the overall impact To bolster the documented effectiveness of Mr. Summers quotes the widow of a former on the services has been neglected. We must women in the military, the concept of admitted bisexual and associate of the mob remember that serving is a privilege, not a "equivalent training" was adopted. Equiva­ to the effect that she once was introduced to right, and that the military is designed to per­ lent training means that where men must Hoover at a party when he was dressed as a form a specific mission, and not to act as a clear a twelve foot wall on an obstacle woman. Mr. Summers' account offers no social laboratory. I hope that the following arti­ course, the women must only clear an eight other living witnesses to this peculiar event, cle written by a young man in the military can foot wall to be considered equivalent. Like­ however. The husband of his witness and the wise, men do pull-ups and women do a flexed shed some light on how homosexuals might arm hang. The discrepancies are too numer­ host of the party as well as Hoover himself change military operations. are long cold in their graves. No one else has ous to list here, but the point is obvious. The concept of equivalent training was stepped forward to say, oh, sure, I saw Hoo­ CIVIL RIGHTS OR COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS: WHICH WILL DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF HO­ promoted by the Defense Advisory Commit­ ver wearing drag all the time. Didn't you MOSEXUALS IN THE ARMED FORCES? tee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS), know? (By Peter G. Ross) to augment arguments for women in combat. DACOWITS, and the National Organization The problem with the Summers book, as "Where you from, turd?" The Washington Times' Jerry Seper pointed of Women (NOW), have lobbied mightily to "Texas, sir." eliminate strength tests for determining out several weeks ago, is that it relies on "a "Texas! only queers and steers come from cast of questionable characters": former or­ combat effectiveness. This approach might Texas, and I don't see no horns on you." have some merit if the rules of engagement ganized crime members or groupies, ladies of With those words Aviation Officer Can­ contained provisions for "equivalent com­ dubious reputation, former FBI agents who didate Class 33-82 was introduced to its new bat," but, to my knowledge, that has never left the Bureau under a cloud and the usual drill instructor, a Staff Sergeant of the Unit­ been the case, nor will it likely ever be. Con­ gang of dolts and idiots, all of whom have ed States Marine Corps who would transform gressional policy may eliminate strength re­ gone to the Big House in the Sky. (or eliminate), 35 "long-haired, cheese-burger quirements in determining combat effective­ eating, college boys" into Naval Officers. I ness, but it cannot eliminate the require­ Moreover, as Mr. Seper also pointed out, was a member of that class. while rumors of Hoover's homosexuality ment of strength for combat survival. Eleven years later Bill Clinton announced If the decision regarding women in combat have long floated around no one has ever his intention to lift the ban on homosexuals come up with any proof of it. Curt Gentry, is based on something other than actual in the military. combat effectiveness, it may not be long be­ author of a sizable biography of the FBI di­ As a member of the armed forces, I am offi­ fore we are exporting America's young rector, heard the rumors but didn't include cially prohibited from making any state­ women to foreign shores like self-propelled, them in his book because he could find no ment that could be construed as descriptive gun-toting bags of fertilizer. evidence to substantiate them-after re­ of military policy. For that reason, this arti­ So how can we predict the impact a deci­ searching his subject for 15 years. cle, in its entirety, should be considered only sion will have on combat effectiveness? One my opinion, based on my observations. way is to isolate the components of combat The fact is that there is simply no evidence From a military standpoint, an alarming that J . Edgar Hoover was a homosexual or effectiveness to determine the likely impact trend has become evident in Congress. It in­ on them individually. that he was being blackmailed by the mob, volves a policy making process that seem­ Some of the most obvious components are and there is reason to think that the black­ ingly ignores combat effectiveness. The strength, endurance, training, equipment, mail charge is hooey. As former Assistant trend has ominous implications for those in and logistical support. None of these would Director of the FBI W. Raymond Wannall uniform who will fight in our next conflict. be expected to suffer by lifting the ban on has written, the FBI was not exactly out to They are the ones whose lives will pay the homosexuals. Less apparent, but equally fun­ lunch when it came to chasing major hood­ cost of our policy decisions. Whether the damental, is the notion of group unity. lums and their rackets. "If there were such cause of this trend is a Congress which re­ Throughout history the world's militaries a photograph with which to blackmail Hoo­ cently, and for the first time in our history, have fostered group unity by crushing indi­ ver," asks Mr. Wannall, "why was it not used is composed mostly of non-veterans, or vidualism. This is done by systematically at­ from 1961 to 1972 when 10 Cosa Nostra 'family whether it is the false sense of security gen­ tacking the things that differentiate one bosses' were arrested and convicted, when or­ erated by years of relative peace, matters member of the group from the others. The ganized crime convictions based on his inves­ little to the soldier engaging the enemy. opening dialogue of this article is an exam­ In peace-time, it is easy to lose sight of the tigations totaled 131 in 1965, 281 in 1986, and ple. true purpose of the military. While Toys­ Recruits are taught that they only have escalated to 813 the last year of his life?" For-Tots may be a wonderful Christmas ac­ value as a group, and are forbidden the use of J. Edgar Hoover was a man who had many tivity for the U.S. Marine Corps, we should first person pronouns. They dress alike, eat flaws. He was deeply prejudiced and imported not forget that the Corps' primary respon­ the same food, have the same haircut, and his prejudices into his work. He was power­ sibility is to quickly reduce the enemy to share showers and toilet facilities. When one hunger, and he may have misused his power untidy piles of blood, bone splinters, bowels person makes a mistake, the entire group is to pressure presidents and congressmen into and sand. When we ignore this unsavory re­ punished. Because of this intra-group same­ letting him keep and enhance his power. De­ ality, special interest groups begin strug­ ness, competition among members is elimi­ spite those flaws and others, however, Hoo­ gling, like so many hobos, to board the mili­ nated, and inter-group competition is en~ ver remains an American giant and one of tary gravy train, in search of job training, hanced. benefits and social acceptance. Typically, Sexual distraction has proven destructive the world's greatest cops. He lifted the FBI these hobos march behind a banner of to group cohesion because, typically, sexual from scandal during the days of Teapot "rights." Actually, none of us has a right to impulse awakens individualism. I observed Dome to what was at his death the foremost serve in the military, any more than we have this in a military setting in 1985. I was a law-enforcement and counter-espionage the ability to waive the right during times of flight instructor in a Navy jet training agency in the world. That legacy, and Hoo­ conscription. Any special interest group that squadron in Texas. That year the squadron ver's lifelong war against crime and subver­ seeks access to the military on grounds received its first female student. The squad­ sion, will outlive the rumors, jokes and po­ other than enhanced combat effectiveness is ron quickly divided into four distinct parts: litically convenient double standards in clearly self-serving, a trait proven destruc­ the men that wanted sexual relations with which phony scholarship, scandalmongers tive to combat effectiveness. the female, the men that despised the fe­ and conspiracy freaks seek to dress his Unfortunately, it is difficult to objectively male's intrusion, the men that were indiffer­ corpse. assess combat effectiveness without actual ent, and the female. 7140 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 Sexual politics commenced immediately, and sponsors annual networking conferences MY VOICE IN AMERICA'S FUTURE and became very divisive to a previously co­ where agencies learn of one another's serv­ (By Jennifer McGovern, Kansas winner, 1992/ hesive group. The political correctness police ices. NESF sponsors community-based task 93 VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship might describe the squadron males as a forces that identify deficiencies in existing Program) bunch of improperly indoctrinated When I first considered the subject, "My Neanderthals. Be that as it may, it is men services and develop avenues for filling those gaps. Voice in America's Future," the first thing like that who have proven to be the world's that came to mind was a story my mother most ruthless and efficient warriors. We I am proud to let my colleagues know that once told me. It begins with an old man who must resist the peace-time temptation to I am one of the NESF founders. I had the lives near the sea, who has no connection to confuse the military with the Peace Corps. privileges of working with these extraordinary Ernest Hemingway. As this older man So where does homosexuality fit into this individuals while I served as freeholder direc­ walked along his beach at dawn, he noticed analysis? It is quite possible that open homo­ tor for the county of Essex. Mr. Speaker, I a young man ahead of him picking up sexuality could splinter a cohesive group starfish and flinging them into the sea. As he into at least three of the above parts (sub­ would like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to my fellow founders: Catherine caught up with the youth, the older man stituting the homosexual for the female). It asked him why he was throwing the starfish is certainly an issue that should not be ig­ Ashman, Denise Trower Banks, Councilman back into the water. His answer was that the nored. The price of combat ineffectiveness is Quaadir Bilal, Fred Butler, Marvin Byers, stranded starfish would die if left until the very dear, and one that deserves serious con­ Aaron Cohen, Thomas Comerford, Frances morning sun. "But the beach goes on for sideration before we send another generation Copeland, John Cosgrove, Muriel Crowley, miles and there are millions of starfish," of American youth to be harvested on the Harry Dworkin, Judy Farrell, Juliet Grant, Rose countered the old man. "How can your effort World's battlefields. make any difference?" Whatever the ultimate outcome of Bill Marie Hintze, Annette Hubbard, Maxine James, J. Daniel Keppel, Jim Keys (de­ The young man looked at the starfish in Clinton's announcement, I can only hope his hand, then tossed it to the safety of the that the likely impact to combat effective­ ceased), Gwendolyn Long, Patty Lugaric, waves. "It makes a difference to this one," ness is objectively assessed during the deci­ Catherine MacFarland, Judith Mack, Anna he said. sion-making process, for the benefit of all Maldonado, Joel Marshall, Eugene McDonald, What kind of a difference can one person Americans in uniform, irrespective of sexual Evelyn Mason, Juanita Mayo, Michelle Murchi­ make? In a world of 5.46 billion people, one preference or gender. As Professor Richard son, Evelyn Myers, Leo Nover (deceased), would think each individual has as much ef­ A. Gabriel so rightly stated, "It will avail us Elizabeth Pennick, Sandra Phelps, Julia Rev­ fect as one grain of sand has upon a beach. little if the members of our defeated forces However, each grain of sand must be present are all equal. History will treat us for what eille, Karen Reid, Richard Roper, Hilda Siegal, Hinda Simon, Patricia Sobering, Geraldine to shape a sand dune, or build a sandcastle we were: a social curiosity that failed." for a child. The same is true for us. The ex­ Staadecker, Dr. Hardat Sukhdeo, Joy Stelle, istence of each person affects the outcome of Charles Swift, Agnes Taylor, Judy Tiersten, our entire civilization. Undeniably, some CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Mary Tuttle, Julia Watson, Greta Wheeler, Lt. people affect the world more than others. FOUNDERS OF NEWARK EMER­ Ken Wilson, Linda Woods, William Wooddell, For good or bad, people such as Stalin, Gan­ GENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES and Maria Young. dhi, Aristotle, and Hitler have changed the Mr. Speaker, in 1726 Johnathan Swift in face of the world. In America, men and "Gulliver's Travels" wrote, "And he gave it for women like John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lin­ HON. DONALD M. PAYNE coln, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther OF NEW JERSEY his opinion, that whoever could make two ears King, Jr. have shaped the course of our na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of corn or two blades of grass to grow upon tion. These people were powerful and un­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 a spot of ground where only one grew before, usual; not everyone can be a Gandhi or a would deserve better of mankind, and do more J.F.K. Most of us are ordinary people living Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I essential service to his country than the whole ordinary lives, and do not wish to be great. would like to bring to the attention of my col­ race of politicians put together." This state­ These very ordinary people managed to alter leagues 52 individuals who personify dedica­ ment adequately describes just what hap­ the perceptions of the world by living their tion, commitment, hard work, cooperation, and pened in 1977 when 52 individuals got to­ normal lives; they have come to symbolize caring. They are the founders of Newark for me what one voice can achieve. gether and set up a structure that helped peo­ The first person who comes to mind Emergency Services for Families. ple help themselves. I am sure my colleagues Newark Emergency Services for Families changed history with one simple action. will also want to extend their cong;atulations [NESF] has always been ahead of the curve. Rosa Parks, a black seamstress from Mont­ as these individuals are recognized on April 8, gomery, Alabama, wanted to rest her tired It was founded in 1977 to meet the needs of 1993, at the Newark Emergency Services for feet after a long day at work. When she sat families who experience emergencies after 5 Families Founders' Recognition Ceremony. down in the front of a bus in a section re­ p.m. and on weekends when the social serv­ served for whites, she began a chain of ice agencies are closed. It recognized that in events which led to increased freedom for order to plan and serve the burgeoning need black people across the globe. Her voice is for social services we have to coordinate and MY VOICE IN AMERICA'S FUTURE clear, when she stated: "For a long time I share available resources. Whether it is keep­ had resented being treated a certain way be­ ing a family off the streets by paying their rent, cause of my race. We had always been taught HON. PAT ROBERTS that America was 'the land of the free and providing milk for a hungry baby, or helping home of the brave' and that we were all senior citizens keep their heat on, NESF has OF KANSAS equals. That is why I said 'No.'" Rosa Parks, prevented thousands of emergencies from be­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when she refused to give up her seat on that coming tragedies. Since its founding, NESF Montgomery bus, gave our society the right Wednesday, March 31, 1993 has provided food, shelter, utilities assistance, to be free from prejudice. information, referrals, and other social services Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. Speaker, every year the One person who will never be applauded for to over 150,000 individuals and famines-at-risk Veterans of Foreign Wars and its ladies auxil­ his actions was a junior senator from Kan­ iary hold a "Voice of Democracy" broadcast sas, Edmund G. Ross. In 1868 he cast the de­ in the Greater Newark, NJ, area. ciding vote in the impeachment trial of The primary mission of the organization is to scriptwriting contest, and this year one of their President Andrew Johnson. The strength and enable families-at-risk to stay together during scholarship winners is from Garden City in the courage he needed to withstand the dis­ times of crisis. NESF does this by providing First District of Kansas. Jennifer McGovern approval of the Senate, his state, and the na­ them with crises counseling, referrals, and won one of the 29 national scholarships writ­ tion was unprecedented. A professor of his­ emergency assistance. Case management, ing on the theme of "My Voice in America's tory at K.U., Frank Hodder, stated that: "I advocacy with other agencies, mentoring, and Future." I would like to submit her award-win­ like to think of Senator Ross's vote in the self-help forums and workshops are also of­ ning essay to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Johnson trial as the most heroic act in Her theme focuses on the impact one person American history, incomparably more dif­ f er ed. Clients facing crises are ref erred to an ficult than any deed of valor upon the field agency with appropriate resources. When re­ can make on the life of another, and in the of battle." Ross's political career ended and sources cannot be located, NESF may provide Halls of Congress it never hurts to be re­ his life was never the same, but he was satis­ emergency assistance. NESF has cooperative minded of the affect we have on millions of fied with knowing that he had averted a agreements with over 40 provider agencies Americans. "tremendous political tragedy." Unknow- March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7141 ingly, he also guaranteed Americans the spotlighting the truth. That committee is the Simon, Chris Ticconi, Jeff Ulrich, Dan right to voice their own opinion. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, Updegraft, Matt Webster. Another young woman like myself used her popularly known as the Ethics Committee. voice to spread hope across a world filled with tragedy. Anne Frank was a Jewish teen­ Well, guess what happens to Ethics Commit­ HEALTH CARE REFORM ager living in Amsterdam during World War tee funding in this package. It is cut by 75 per­ II. For nearly two years, her family hid in an cent, enough to account for all the real cuts in attic to avoid Nazi persecution. During that this resolution and still provide an over HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY time, Anne made observations about life, $200,000 increase for other committees. Bar­ OF OHIO adulthood, war, and humanity which are still num would have loved this twist; I do not. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES widely read today. Her writing encourages The people of my district don't want a Con­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 all mankind to share with one another, work gress of Barnums. They want straight talk and together, and search for peace. Most impor­ Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, as Congress pre­ tantly, Anne Frank believed in the power of accountability. They want real cuts and they pares to undertake the difficult task of reform­ the people: want the truth. Let's not clown around with the ing our Nation's health care system, I rec­ "How lovely to think that no one need facts and the voter's trust. Let's reject Bar­ ommend the following column to the attention wait a moment, we can start now slowly num's deplorable philosophy. Vote no on this of my colleagues. It was written by Norman changing the world. How lovely that every­ effort to increase spending and reduce ac­ Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, one, great and small, can make their con­ countability. Vote no on the committee funding and it appeared in yesterday's Washington tribution toward introducing justice straight resolution. away." Post. This is food for thought for policymakers. The power of the people is a strong and un­ HEALTH CARE REFORM: BEWARE THE swerving force, something that we should ACHILLES' HEEL never forget. The voices of Rosa Parks, Ed­ A SALUTE TO THE SHAKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL ICE (By Norman Ornstein) mund G. Ross, and Anne Frank deliver this On July 1, 1988, President Reagan signed message. They also tell us that our society HOCKEY TEAM: STATE CHAM- PIONS the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act. must speak out against prejudice, strive for Washington was euphoric. Less than 18 truth and justice, and work in harmony to months later, the act was repealed as bitter accomplish our goals. I believe that to suc­ STO~ lawmakers retreated from the onslaught of a ceed in the future, we must remember the HON. LOUIS OF OHIO band of elderly voters. past. I feel strongly that each and every Intent on making good public policy by human being makes a difference to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES providing a safety net for the less-well-to-do world, whether they are a tired blue-collar Wednesday, March 31, 1993 elderly, policy-makers instead created mil­ worker, a wealthy senator, or a young girl Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lions of enemies. The benefits they were pro­ struggling in a cruel world. There may be viding were not desperately desired or par­ millions of starfish beside the ocean, and salute members of the Shaker Heights High ticularly appreciated by the recipients. At many miles yet to travel. Yet if all of us, School ice hockey team. The "Red Raiders" the same time, the more well-to-do elderly five billion of us, were to throw back just recently capped a winning hockey season by saw the program as taking away services one starfish-our voices would be heard. capturing the 1993 State championship title. I they liked and making them pay through the am pleased to note that winning is a tradition nose. The affluent elderly went ballistic, while the others sat passively. The rest, as IN OPPOSITION TO COMMITTEE for the "Red Raiders." They were State cham­ pions in 1981 and the runner-up for the title in they say, is painful history. FUNDING RESOLUTION-HOUSE Now comes the next large chapter in RESOLUTION 107 1979. In previous years, the team has also fin­ health policy reform. Hillary Rodham Clin­ ished as semifinalists in the statewide com­ ton has stressed that it will " take a lot of HON. HENRY BONill.A petition. public support to beat back the powerful lob­ Under the direction of athletic director, Jerry bies and special interests that are already OF TEXAS Masteller, and head coach, Mike Bartley, the lining up to defeat any plan we develop." But IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Red Raiders finished the ice hockey season health reform's Achilles' heel is not the spe-· Tuesday, March 29, 1993 with an impressive 26 wins. The players ex­ cial interests. It is the public. Unless health hibited outstanding teamwork and determina­ reform can convince voters that they are Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, P.T. Barnum gaining by change, and not receiving nothing would be proud of this Congress today. The tion to secure the State title. for something, it's Catastrophic Coverage all man who believed "there's a sucker born Mr. Speaker, I am proud to extend a special over again- and catastrophe for the Clintons every minute" would be proud of a committee salute to the Shaker Heights "Red Raiders." and heal th reform. funding resolution which uses that credo as its The school, which is located in my congres­ The political landscape here starts with premise. sional district, has a tradition of excellence in the following principles: The committee funding resolution before this both sports and academics. I offer my con­ (1) Most Americans do not see the system body today promises to cut committee inves­ gratulations to Dr. A. Jack Rumbaugh, the in crisis. Americans like what they get from tigative costs by million or 5 percent. In principal of Shaker Heights. I also salute head the health system. Seventy-eight percent are $2.8 satisfied with the health care services avail­ a twist that would make Barnum proud $2.7 coach, Mike Bartley, who was named "Coach able to them; 73 percent are satisfied with million of the so-called cuts comes from sav­ of the Year" for 1992-93. I wish the ice hock­ the health care their families receive. Amer­ ings already realized from the elimination of ey team and the school much continued suc­ icans don't want to change the services they the select committees. In fact, real new cuts cess. now get. They just want to ensure their only total $100,000. Even Barnum would have SHAKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL lCE HOCKEY availability and reduce their costs. a hard time claiming that we are biting the bul­ TEAM (2) Most Americans are not gripped by the let with these cuts. He'd need a side show like Athletic Director: Jerry Masteller. problems of the uninsured. If 37 million Assistant Directors: Joe Katzenstein and Americans lack health coverage, 215 million the select committee cuts to sell this package. Americans have it. When asked: "What is the My friends, there was one thing that Barnum Jill Allen. single most important change you would like feared: the truth. The light of day was not visi­ Managers: Alison Lease and Rebecca Molyneaux. to see in the U.S. health care system?" only ble under the big top. He manufactured the 22 percent picked universal coverage. It is fantasy. The American people believe that Head Coach: Mike Bartley. Assistant Coach: David Harackiewicz. not that Americans lack compassion. If it those of us working under the Capitol dome, Team Assistant: Mike Mayhugh. doesn't cost them much, or if it doesn't take America's big top, are running a circus which Team Trainer: Bob Collins. precedence over their concerns, insured Americans will be delighted to see the unin­ bears no resemblance to their day-to-day 1993 ICE HOCKEY TEAM MEMBERS lives. They want the truth, they want honesty sured taken care of. But if this plan is seen Larry Boyd, Chris Brown, Ari Chopra, as one that revolves around making the and recognition of reality from their elected Jason Cohen, David Danish, Matt Danish, haves pay for the have-nots, watch out. representatives. America wants the light of Brad Forward, Scott Frerichs, Dan Glasson, (3) Don't tax you, don't tax me, tax the day to shine on all aspects of this institution. David Halle, Michael Laven, Richard Leigh, special interests behind the tree. Voters see We in this body have given one committee Chris Lockrem, Ryan Mayhugh, Cullin the problem of high health costs largely in responsibility for maintaining accountability, for O'Brien, David Oliver, Ben Simon, Will the hands of the interests. Americans believe 7142 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 that most health reform can be financed by health reform package into the budget defi­ HOW MUCH DEFENSE BUDGET IS making doctors and insurance executives cit reduction plan, and have one monstrous ENOUGH? give up their Mercedeses to drive up-or-down vote in the Senate on both plans Mercuries-with no need to tax the rest of combined, is exactly the wrong approach to us. take. Rather than increase their chances for HON. NEWf GINGRICH If voters do not see a crisis upon us, ex­ passage, it would ensure their mutual doom. OF GEORGIA perts do. The policy dilemma starts with a There will be nothing easy about real IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paradox: Reducing the growth in overall health reform. But to move ahead without Wednesday, March 31, 1993 costs means increasing individual costs. Se­ considering both the public perceptions of rious change will mean that individuals will Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, as we discuss the problems and the political implications how we will structure our military and national pay more-through higher premiums, higher that flow from them is to court policy fail­ taxes, reduced benefits and/or reduced or dis­ ure and political suicide. We've done that defense forces to meet the challenges of the located services. once already. future, I would recommend that all of my col­ Mutual sacrifice for a greater good is a leagues read a recent article by Harry Sum­ hallmark of Americans. But if the public mers, a retired U.S. Army colonel and a distin­ does not see the crisis in the same terms as guished fellow of the Army War College, the pols and policy wonks-and if the public called How Much Defense Budget is Enough? believes the costs belong elsewhere, while HAPPY CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR the benefits are misplaced-we will see pub­ [From the Washington Times, Mar. 18, 1993) lic wrath. What then to do? How MUCH DEFENSE BUDGET Is ENOUGH? (1) Frontload positive policy changes. The HON. STEPHEN HORN Pay them now in dollars or pay them later best way to build a public consensus for in lives. For much of this century, that has health reform is to do some things the public OF CALIFORNIA been the tragic albeit unintended lot of those wants-upfront, directly and blatantly. Vot­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formulating the military budget. False ers want something for nothing-more serv­ peacetime economies resulted in terrible loss ices for less money. The worst outcome Wednesday, March 31, 1993 of life on the Western Front in World War I, would be to tell them they are getting noth­ at Bataan in the Philippines and Faid Pass ing for something. The realistic approach is Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, April in North Africa in World War II, and in the to at least give voters the sense that health 10, 1993, the Cambodian community through­ Pusan Perimeter in Korea when ill-trained and ill-equipped soldiers were committed to reform means they are getting something for out southern California will gather to celebrate something. battle. A national safety net-protection against the Cambodian New Year at the El Dorado With the Cold War and the threat to our bankruptcy from a catastrophic illness or Park in Long Beach. The Year of the Rooster very survival posed by the Soviet Union, we health problem-is feasible at a reasonable will be celebrated with traditional and modern were much better prepared materially to cost. Make it a prominent part of health re­ music and dance, Cambodian arts and crafts, fight in Vietnam and especially in the Per­ form. Let people know that reform will mean traditional games and competitions a soccer sian Gulf. As Bill Clinton said last year, that they will be protected against the costs tournament, martial arts demonstrations, eth­ high-quality manpower and high-tech weap­ and the threat of loss of future coverage and ons were the "keepers" of that conflict. nic food, and other festivities. In past years, But traditional pressures are once again against losing insurance if they change jobs, over 20,000 people have attended this event. and they will be more receptive to paying for upon us to make massive cuts in the defense change. I take this opportunity to wish all Cambodians budget, especially since defense is one of the (2) Stress fairness-in the plan and in its a very happy New Year. few areas of discretionary spending left. The public presentation. Emphasizing things like The Cambodian New Year is celebrated rest of the federal budget is consumed by so­ malpractice reform and making insurance cial entitlement programs that long ago during the Cambodian month of Chetr, the dwarfed the allocation for national defense. forms uniform would help convince voters month that follows the harvest season. The that the pols have gone the extra mile to This year, in particular, there are strident make the system efficient before hitting New Year's celebration lasts 3 days, and be­ calls to cut the deficit and to divert funds to stimulate economic growth. But, critics not­ them up. In addition, there are ways of sell­ gins on April 13 or 14. On the first day of the ing mutual sacrifice that emphasize the mu­ Cambodian New Year, or Sankran Day, can­ withstanding, no one in the Clinton adminis­ tual as much as the sacrifice. Clinton art­ dles and incense are lit and family members tration or in the Congress wants to put the fully sold tax increases this way. Average make wishes at the altar. The second day of national security of the United States in jeopardy by gutting our military defenses. voters were willing to pay a little more so celebration, or Vannabad Day, is when people The problem, simply stated, is how, in the long as they saw the well-heeled paying a build small sand mounds in the pagoda and absence of a tangible threat, can legislators greater share. pray that their prosperity and happiness will be determine how much is enough? One method, Reform has to push forward the costs of as numerous as the grains of sand. On the now in use, measures the defense budget health elites and phase in the costs of rank­ against the roles and missions that Congress and-file voters. But reform also bas to avoid third day, or Laeung Sak Day, old and young people gather at the temple to wash the stat­ by law requires the military to perform. unrealistically overselling the pain incurred First is to support and defend the Con­ by the special interests. Lower doctor and ues of Buddha. They also bathe their parents stitution against all enemies, foreign and do­ hospital fees will affect the availability and and grandparents to show gratitude, and by mestic. Second is protection of the American delivery of medical services. Price controls doing so they gain merit. On all three nights, homeland. While the nuclear threat to our will mean deterioration of services and un­ families light a star colored lamp called Korn survival has radically diminished, it has not necessary tests. Making employers pay more in front of their homes. gone away. There are still nations capable of for the health insurance of employees and destroying us in a matter of minutes. That is their families means higher payroll costs for This new year is a particularly meaningful where our nuclear arsenal and the Strategic the employers. The result will be lower real one for the Cambodian people. On May 23, Defense Initiative come into play. After the wages or fewer jobs or both. The pain of pursuant to the provisions of the 1991 peace Gulf war, the Air Force's Strategic Air Com­ health reform needs to be distributed widely agreement, elections will be held to establish mand was eliminated and these defenses and fairly but not oversold as pain for oth­ a constituent assembly in Cambodia. Hope­ were consolidated under the U.S. Strategic ers, pleasure for you. fully, this will mark an end to the bloody 13- Command. (3) Move in increments. Asking the public year conflict that has engulfed that nation. De­ Third is safeguarding internal security. to accept sweeping change in one gulp will That mission has almost entirely been dele­ not work. Coverage for the uninsured, the spite efforts by the United Nations, the political gated to local law enforcement agencies, most expensive part of comprehensive re­ and military situation in Cambodia remains backed by the National Guard under state form, has to be phased in over a period of precarious. The Cambodian New Year is an control. Only rarely do regular military several years. The same is true for other appropriate time to remind the United States forces become involved. changes that mean higher taxes and pre­ Government and the international community The final mission is to "uphold and ad­ miums for most taxpayers or serious changes of the importance of developments in Cam­ vance the national policies and interests of in the availability and flexibility of care. At bodia and to urge continued international ef­ the United States." Although usually justi­ each stage, voters need to be educated about forts to stabilize that area of the world so that fied in terms of national survival, this mis­ why the pain will result in gain for them and sion has actually been the basis for almost for the system. the people of Cambodia, who have suffered every war'in U.S. history . The strategy promoted by Senate Majority . for so long, may enjoy future new years in Not only is it the military's most demand­ Leader George Mitchell to fold the whole peace, health, and prosperity. ing mission, it's also the most ambiguous 'T'" - ...., ,.,,_ I -" ~-~ I - -r -~ ---. •-, ""I~~-

March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7143 and the most unpredictable. "What are MY VOICE IN .AMERICA'S FUTURE AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM America's vital interests?" I once asked Gen. (By Maryellen Johnson, Nevada winner, 1992- Fred Weyand, who was then the Army's chief 93 VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN of staff. "The best that can be said," he re­ Program) OF VIRGINIA plied, "is they are those interests the presi­ As I look into the future of America I see dent says are vital when he commits troops my generation joining with the generations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to their defense." before me to speak out and let our voices be Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Thus, even though it was disavowed by the heard. We together will work for the changes Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to secretary of state himself four months ear­ our nation needs. lier in June 1950 President Truman declared To voice my opinion I will use the system recognize an extraordinary program in my dis­ Korea a vital interest and committed Amer­ our founding fathers have established: the trict that is succeeding in its efforts to encour­ ican troops to its defense. Later, presidents government by the people and for the people. age economically disadvantaged youngsters to declared Vietnam and Grenada and Panama The Constitution was developed insuring my rise above the social environment that sur­ and Kuwait and Somalia to be vital inter­ rights and making sure no one could take rounds them and dare to dream and achieve. ests. Now it looks like Bosnia may be slip­ them away. Many people worked hard, mak­ ping into that category. That program, known as An Achievable ing it possible for me to have a voice in my Dream, works with at-risk school children in Not only the president, but the American future and I intend to use it! As an eighteen people as well expect their military to be year old I will be registered and ready to the city of Newport News, VA. It instills dis­ fully prepared to execute these missions vote. cipline, work ethic, goalsetting, teamwork, and once they are ordered to do so. That means You see I feel voting is a way to voice my a sense of self-confidence and self-respect in maximum flexibility in arms, equipment and opinion. We are given the right to vote and its participants through extra curricular tutoring training must be built into the force. The if used correctly this is a strong, clear voice. in critical subjects such as math, science, lan­ United States is now the world's only mili­ I, as an American, can have my say in our guage, and reading, with regular field trips, tary superpower. Its tanks and planes and country's welfare. ships and high-tech missiles and computers visiting mentors from the local community, and I believe it is never too early to become in­ involvement in tennis. must work on the plains of Europe as well as volved. The first thing to do is learn the sys­ in the jungles of Southeast Asia and in the tems of government and get an understand­ Tennis is the keystone of an Achievable sands of the Persian Gulf. And so must the ing of how it works. This is where it begins, Dream. While one may not automatically asso­ men and women who operate and maintain and this is where I have started. I know the ciate tennis with a successful program de­ them. more you learn the more you want to take signed for inner-city kids above basketball, Too often these complex requirements are part in our unique and democratic system. I baseball, or football, its ability to capture the reduced to simplistic slogans, most recently will learn all I can about the system and use imagination of children is simply wonderful to the call to eliminate the military's "four air my knowledge to develop a voice. forces." As Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman behold. Its allure may have a bit to do with the Our country is important to me and I want fact that it is something of a novelty. That Gen. Colin Powell said in his February 1993 to help in the decision making. My involve­ report on "Roles, Missions and Functions of ment has encouraged others to become in­ would certainly be acceptable. But I believe the Armed Forces of the United States": volved. And as my role in the future opens, that the self-discipline and concentration it re­ "America has only one air force, the United I will continue to help others use their voice, quires, the chance to see the world from an­ States Air Force." and I will soon use mine. By really under­ other perspective, and the immense satisfac­ In words familiar to anyone who has been standing the government we realize one vote tion that comes from mastering the unknown on a modern battlefield, Gen. Powell ex­ makes a difference. By uniting our votes we all work in their own way to take hold on these plained further: "The Army, Nayy, and Ma­ can amplify our voice. The more united we children. The greatest lesson in tennis is that rine Corps each have aviation arms essential are the louder our voices will become. to their assigned war-fighting roles. Each air Developing my opinion will come after ultimately you succeed or fail based upon your arm provides unique but complementary ca­ closely observing the candidates and study­ own dedication, skill, and performance. pabilities. They work jointly to project ing the issues. I won't vote on anything until Tennis is certainly not a sport that is limited America's Air Power." I am convinced it is what I want. My belief to a privileged few, either in terms of its par­ Now in the hands of the defense secretary is that we should cast our ballots after re­ ticipants, or its appeal. The late Arthur Ashe for transmittal to the Congress, the Roles, searching the facts. I will be informed and certainly proved that point. His tremendous Functions and Missions" report should pro­ then make a responsible decision. By listen­ dignity, poise, and love for his sport tran­ vide the yardstick by which the Congress can ing to the candidates I will gain an under­ realistically and intelligently measure how scended all barriers and certainly serves as an standing of their ideas. I will also check inspiration for the children in An Achievable much is enough. their voting records. Our closest link to Washington is the Dream. House of Representatives. If we are properly Last summer, An Achievable Dream began represented our voices will be heard. We as a pilot program, working with 100 children RECOGNIZES MARYELLEN must elect Representatives who will stand who would soon enter the fourth grade. Mon­ JOHNSON up for our beliefs. Their common concern day through Thursday, for 8 weeks, the chil­ should be with us, promoting the general dren received 3 hours of basic tennis instruc­ welfare. We want our thoughts to be known. tion every morning followed by another 3 HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH There have been many times candidates OF NEVADA will say one thing and do another. The selec­ hours of academic instruction every afternoon. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of these people is important. When in of­ Fridays were reserved for field trips to local museums, businesses, military bases, and Wednesday, March 31, 1993 fice they should take responsibility for their actions. We want our ideas to be presented even our Nation's Capital, Washington, DC. Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise and not the ideas of special interest groups. The program was staffed by teachers, teach­ today to recognize Maryellen Johnson, a high After my ballot has been cast this is not er's aides, and tennis instructors and was fi­ school senior in Gabbs, NV. Miss Johnson re­ the end of my voice in America's future. I nanced with private donations and some help cently won a script writing contest sponsored will then watch to see if their promises will from local, State, and Federal agencies. by the Veterans of Foreign Wars on the topic be carried out. Will their campaign speeches An Achievable Dream has come a long way become reality? My voice will now follow our' of "My Voice in America's Future." In her elo­ elected officials throughout their terms. since last summer. It was so successful that quent statement, Maryellen describes how her At this time I will know whether or not the city of Newport News and the local school voice will be heard through representative they have fulfilled their promises. Did they system asked An Achievable Dream to extend government. Through the election process, the represent the voices of those who trusted its services year round. This summer, another voice of her generation will be heard. their votes? My voice will now re-elect the 120 children will be added to the program. Maryellen is, indeed, an inspiration to her incumbent or work to place someone new in Plans have already been laid to add an addi­ peers. With young people such as Maryellen office. tional 120 children every summer, and con­ This process will keep our country pro­ ready to help guide America into the future, I gressing and with it I will continue to learn. tinue to work with enrolled children through have no doubt that our Nation will be able to I will use my voice in America's future to the eighth grade. meet its challenges. Once again, I would like make a difference and I hope to help others An Achievable Dream is already having a to congratulate Maryellen Johnson on her do the same. I look forward to my future and tremendous impact on the children who par­ achievements and the example she provides. to letting my voice be heard!! ticipate in it in the classrooms, at home, and 7144 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 yes, on the tennis courts. I believe that this things that has never changed, however, for tled on managed competition as the pre­ program, and others like it across America de­ the more successful Members of Congress is ferred model for a national health care sys­ serve our support. They work, not because the the value of top-flight, loyal, and professional tem. This page has argued for it, too. But po­ Federal Government pays out large sums of litical prudence and intellectual honesty re­ staff. Linda Steele's career should be used as quire full public disclosure of the limitations money, although some money is certainly an example of first rate congressional staff of this or any other system. being spent, but because the people involved service. We will certainly miss her many con­ Since health care absorbs one-eighth of the genuinely care about the future of the children tributions to our office, but I know I can always nation's income, the White House, Congress they're helping and for our Nation as a whole. count on her friendship. and the voters also have to decide in public We must all become involved, Mr. Speaker. view how big the profits will be and whose Every child deserves an education, every child pocket they wind up in-for this being Amer­ ica, profits there will be. deserves a chance at success. It is up to us, LET THE PUBLIC SEE THE DETAILS OF HEALTH CARE One editorial cannot cover these questions, as individuals and communities, to do what we Indeed, the quarterly journal Health Affairs can to help them on their way. Without per­ REFORM has just taken a stab at explaining managed sonal commitment, we cannot expect to have competition in a special issue, and it ran to an impact on the problems facing our great HON. PHILIP M. CRANE 299 pages. The report devotes only a handful Nation. OF ILLINOIS of pages to the question of consumer choice, In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but those pages clearly point out the trade­ off many will face under managed competi­ pause to pay tribute to the man whose per­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 tion or other national schemes. sonal commitment and daring made An Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, health care re­ "Managed competition occurs at the level Achievable Dream a reality, Walter S. form has become an issue of great concern to of integrated financing and delivery plans, Segaloff. I have known Walter for many years, not at the individual provider level," writes all Americans due to the dramatic increase in and feel honored to call him a friend. The suc­ Alain C. Enthoven, the formulator of man­ health care costs in recent years. However, as cess of An Achievable Dream is a tribute to aged competition. "For economical behavior President Clinton's Task Force on Health Care his abilities and his genuine concern for those to occur, doctors must be motivated to pre­ Reform prepares its recommendations, which scribe economically." around him. I am sure that I speak for the en­ are expected to set the tone for future con­ In other words, medicine at the individual tire city of Newport News, and especially gressional debate on this issue, there has level-single practitioners or small groups of those children whose lives he has touched, by been much concern expressed about the lack physicians seeing patients who sought them thanking him for his generous efforts to make out specially-could gradually become a of openness in the task force's proceedings. our city and our Nation a better place to live thing of the past or an add-on luxury to be Surely, on an issue of such great importance for everyone. Every community needs a Wal­ purchased at a premium by the affluent. "To to every American as a consumer of health ter Segaloff. prescribe economically" means to forgo care, the public has a right to know what spe­ tests, drugs, surgery or office visits that cific changes are being considered. On this might occur under the present system where­ TRIBUTE TO LINDA STEELE basis, I submit the following editorial from the by doctor and patient do as they choose and March 7, 1993 edition of the New York Times an insurance company or government pro­ gram like Medicaid bears the cost. HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL to my colleagues and urge them to read and After serious study, hundreds of experts consider its conclusions. and the President and First Lady of the OF ILLINOIS OPENING UP ON HEALTH CARE United States think this has to be the way of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES People, get ready. The health care debate the future. The American Medical Associa­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 is about to go public. That means life will tion has belatedly come to the same conclu­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, with a mixture of get more complicated for the President's sion, hence its unsuccessful effort last week, ride and sadness, I would like to take this op- Task Force on National Health Care Reform. as the physicians' bargaining agent, to P The White House's effort to keep secret the shoulder its way into Mrs. Clinton's task portunity to mark today's retirement date of my deliberations of Hillary Rodham Clinton and force. Deputy Chief of Staff Linda Steele. 400 others involved in the task force is un- But some medical experts and politicians When Linda leaves the Capitol today, she seemly, possibly illegal and wrong. Secrecy worry about the financial advantage that will be closing the book on a model congres- is contrary to the spirit of the public forums could accrue to insurance companies and sional staff career. In her 32 years of service planned by President and Mrs. Clinton later health care providers large enough to service to the House, Linda has built a reputation of - this month on the gritty questions awaiting the new consumer cooperatives envisioned unselfish public service, devotion to adminis- the voters and Congress. under managed competition. For better or Two of these questions are: worse, the folks meeting behind closed doors trative detail, and respect for the institution of How much freedom of choice in doctors and at the White House are talking about creat­ Congress. medical tests will most consumers have to ing a new health care economy that could Linda's career on Capitol Hill began in 1961 give up in order to make universal health force many existing insurance companies when she arrived from her hometown of Cam- care affordable? and hospitals out of business and change the den, ME, at the age of 19 to work for former When it comes to money, who will be the way most doctors practice. Is Congress ready Representative Stan Tupper, Republican of big winners-the insurance companies, the to endorse any system that brings such radi­ M · Sh b rk' f · 1970 health care industry or consumers? cal change, but has never been tested on a aine. e egan wo ing or me in · The interesting thing about these ques- national scale? It will make for an interest­ As my career flourished, so did Linda's. As tions is that they have been known to ex­ ing floor debate. my responsibilities grew, so did Linda's. When perts since the outset. But they have been The Clintons' opponents sniff opportunity I was elected whip, then leader, Linda was masked from public view by the generalized in the touchy issue of physician choice. In one staff member I could always count on to proposals of the election campaign and the the Republican response to Mr. Clinton's take on new jobs and execute them with skill antiseptic language of the think-tank semi­ speech to Congress on Feb. 17, the House and professionalism. nar. At its most basic, Mrs. Clinton's task leader, Bob Michel, said, "Republicans be­ Most recently, Linda's responsibilities have force is a mechanism for setting policy be­ lieve in your right to select the doctor of included serving as the chief staffer for the · fore the public gets stirred up about the dif- yonr choice and your right to immediate ficulty of these choices. care without long waiting lines, and preserv­ Committee on Committees, the panel charged The most explosive issue has to do with ing the best of what health has to offer." with making Republican Members' committee freedom of choice in selecting physicians. The Administration says its plan will fea­ assignments. Linda's work with this group has The next most sensitive is which tests and ture physician choice, too. But there are few been invaluable. In the tough times when I treatments will be ruled out on statistical details. That's just the point. Details-public needed to rely on administrative skill, attention grounds. This is where medicine and econom­ details-are what is needed. Mrs. Clinton to detail, and confidentiality, Linda was always ics can collide. If you or your child were should open the curtains and let the sun my chief diplomat and assistant. among a tiny minority with atypical symp- shine in on her task force and let its delib­ toms, a long-shot test that saved your life erations be exposed to the invigorating dis­ Many of my colleagues have heard me would hardly seem uneconomical or unneces­ cipline of public scrutiny and political de­ speak of the differences in House procedures sary. bate. On this issue of surmounting impor­ and ways of life over the course of my 37 Confronted with these conflicting de­ tance, it is time for the New Democrats to years as a Member of Congress. One of the mands, the Clinton Administration has set,. behave democratically. March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7145 HONORING LEWIS H. GOLDSTEIN INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION consumers absorb these new and unantici­ OBJECTING TO ANY FURTHER pated costs? INCREASE IN THE INLAND Aluminum companies which are not very HON. ELIOT L ENGEL WATERWAY FUEL TAX prosperous at present, receive their alumina by barge. In addition, they are very energy in­ OF NEW YORK HON. WJ. (BlllY) TAUZIN tensive and utilize a tremendous amount of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF LOUISIANA electric power usually supplied by generating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plants which receive their coal or oil by barge. Wednesday, March 31 , 1993 This is a double hit which becomes a triple Wednesday , March 31, 1993 Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great when you factor in the Btu tax. Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, today on behalf I urge my colleagues to support this resolu­ pleasure that I today honor a committed public of many of my colleagues representing coastal tion and agree to not increase the inland wa­ servant and a dear friend, Lewis H. Goldstein, and port areas and districts along our domes­ terway fuel tax beyond already scheduled in­ on the occasion of his 50th birthday. tic inland waterways, I am introducing a reso­ creases in current law. I must start by saying that rarely does one lution stating objection to any further increase in the inland waterway fuel tax as rec­ meet a person like Lewis Goldstein. Through DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS COMMU­ his work as an educator and elected official, ommended by the President's economic pro­ posal "Vision of Change for America." The NITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Lew has worked tirelessly to improve the lives DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1993 of the people in the community. I have often proposal phases in a diesel fuel tax over a 4- year period from the $0.17 per gallon of fuel seen, firsthand, the positive results of his ef­ waterway operators now pay to $1.19 per gal­ HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING forts, because Lew has been a steadfast sup­ lon in 1997, which amounts to a 600-percent OF PENNSYLVANIA porter and close confidant throughout my polit­ rise in the tax. This does not include the Btu IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical career. We have fought side-by-side in tax on diesel, which is estimated to cost barge Wednesday , March 31 , 1993 many battles to reform the political system and operators an additional $0.10 per gallon. Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I am make it more responsive to the needs of the While public funds have been used for the joining in introducing the bipartisan Dollars for public. I know it is that desire to see the needs maintenance of our waterways, these public Scholars Community Scholarship Foundation of his neighbors met that drives Lew Goldstein funds have reaped benefits to the 'public that Development Act of 1993. at all times. far exceed their original costs. Without the in­ This bill would establish and endow, through land waterway systems, most of the commu­ a one-time appropriation, 25 regional centers Lew Goldstein's long-time affiliation with the nities, industries, businesses, and jobs that throughout the country to assist communities Democratic Party has led him to take on many are currently found in the interior of our coun­ in developing community-based, volunteer-op­ roles, including his current position of New try would not exist. The private investment in erated scholarship foundations. These scholar­ York State Democratic committeeman. He has facilities located on inland waterways far ex­ ship foundations would have the twin goal of served as a delegate to the Democratic Na­ ceeds the public investment in the navigation first, encouraging young people to finish high tional Convention, and as a local judicial dele­ infrastructure. These private investments were school and go on to postsecondary education gate and county committee member. He has made with the idea that their partner, the U.S. and second, to let young people know there also been a leader in the movement to reform Government, would carry out its function of will be community support for their efforts. Bronx politics, from his days in the Bronx­ operating and maintaining the public portic;m of The Dollars for Scholars approach is al­ Pelham Reform Democratic Club to his current the investment. ready being successfully executed in approxi­ To attempt to recoup the all of the publicly association with the Co-op City Democratic mately 650 communities across the Nation. provided costs of O&M from the commercial Club. One of the most inspiring projects began 3 inland waterways users would result, in fact, in years ago when several public housing The community has been well represented the future loss of private investment along our projects in Atlanta, GA, formed a Dollars for through Lew's role as a member of Commu­ inland waterways and the subsequent loss of Scholars chapter. They were tired of hearing nity Planning Board 11 , where he served as jobs and economic activities in inland commu­ that project kids should not be expected to go secretary, and his work on the advisory board nities. on to college. Last year they raised over of Bronx Municipal Hospital. He is also deeply If the costs of waterborne transport of cargo $50,000, much of it from low-income house­ committed to his religious beliefs, as wit­ rises demand will fall, and consumers of this holds that could contribute only a few dollars nessed by his active membership and service service may be forced to use other forms of each. transport such as rail or trucking. We believe on the board of trustees at the Community Many may ask, if this is already happening that the increased highway traffic will create in the private sector, why does the Federal Center of Israel. even more congestion along with a decrease Government need to get involved? The funds All these activities are in addition to Lew's in public safety, more air pollution, more acci­ provided under this bill are specifically aimed full-time job as an employee of the New York dents involving hazardous materials on our at empowering communities to develop their City Board of Education, where he evaluates highways, and greater highway maintenance own resources. Areas of the country where the needs of special education students. His costs. All of these impacts should be consid­ Dollars for Scholars have had the most suc­ unique blend of sensitivity, dedication, and ered and some additional costs allocated to cess, are those areas where there have been knowledge has gained Lew an unsurpassed them. If pressure mounts on our rail system the people resources available to actively work reputation in his field. because of increased demand, we can also with the community, to organize and train vol­ see very high rail rates and increases in rail unteers, and provide ongoing advice and sup­ Few people can boast of a record of service related accidents. port. that I have just mentioned. The titles and affili­ Without economical water transportation, Educators, business leaders, Government ations help to describe Lew Goldstein's activi­ many river ports and docks will have to phase officials, and parents are all concerned about ties, but they fall short in portraying the many out their operations. Other sectors of the lagging achievement levels, high school drop­ lives he has touched in a positive way. I can economy will also be very adversely affected. out rates, inadequate college enrollments, and personally say that Lew's friendship has For instance, farmers receive their fertilizer by the insufficient skill levels of our Nation's helped me through several hard times, and I barge and then ship the harvested crop to workforce. Answers to these concerns may be know he will be there when my family or our market by barge. Over 60 percent grain ex­ found if our young people were just encour­ neighbors need his assistance. ports move to seaports by water transpor­ aged to believe they can achieve a higher tation. Steel mills receive coal by barge to education, and know there will be adequate fi­ On behalf of all these people who have make coke, then ship the coke by barge to nancial support to help them pursue their come to appreciate and rely on Lew Goldstein, other mills. Scrap reaches these steel mills by goals and dreams. I wish our friend a happy 50th birthday and barge to be recycled and finished products are We neea to develop innovative ways to many more years of success. then shipped out by barge. Can all of these achieve new student aid resources so our 69---059 0-97 Vol. 139. (Pt. 5) 39 7146 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 young people get the message that they can weekend were honored for their contributions brave and courageous citizens that beckoned go on to postsecondary education. The local to American Western films. Sam Elliott, Jack its call. I ask colleagues to join me in saluting community, properly organized, trained, and Palance, Katharine Ross, Woody Strode, and Sam Elliott, Katharine Ross, Jack Palance, motivated, is one of the best resources we Stuart Whitman were honored last weekend at Woody Strode, and Stuart Whitman for their have got-so let us use it. the 10th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Walk of distinguished contributions to the classic A small Federal investment in this program Western Stars Program in Newhall, CA, a American Western. would yield great returns. This type of Govern­ real-life Western town and the home of the ment investment-limited Federal dollars used Old Tom Mix Movie Ranch. to challenge and organize significant new pri­ For many years, the Walk of Western Stars vate sector support-will in the long run help has commemorated the heroes that genera­ 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SUPER IDT alleviate our Nation's financial problems not tions of Americans grew up with. This years "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK" add to it. inductees continue in the grand tradition of I urge my colleagues in the House to join such stars as John Wayne, Roy Rogers, me in cosponsoring the Dollars for Scholars Montie Montana, and Gene Autry. HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI Community Scholarship Foundation Develop­ Sam Elliott gained star status a number of OF PENNSYLVANIA ment Act of 1993. years ago with his performance in the title role IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the film "Lifeguard." Since then he has gone on to star in such films as "Mask," Wednesday, March 31, 1993 TRIBUTE TO THE U.S. AUTO­ "Fatal Beauty," "Roadhouse," and "Prancer." Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in MOBILE ASSOCIATION AND BRIG. He has also starred in a number of mini-series GEN. ROBERT F. McDERMOTT honor of the 40th anniversary of the super hit for television, among them "Murder in Texas," "Rock Around the Clock," which was co-au­ "Gone to Texas: the Sam Houston Story," and thored by my constituent James E. Myers, HON. LAMAR S. SMI1H "The Yellow Rose." a.k.a. Jimmy DeKnight. OF TEXAS Katharine Ross is probably best known for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her role opposite Paul Newman and Robert "Rock Around the Clock" changed the face of music by propelling rock-a-billy/country to Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Redford in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." She has starred in many dozens of fiJms mainstream pop, opening the way to a new Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is fit­ with such stars as John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, kind of music first coined rock and roll. ting that we pay tribute to the U.S. Automobile and Laurence Olivier. In 1967, she earned an "Rock Around the Clock" is the No. 1 selling Association of San Antonio, TX, and its chair­ Oscar nomination as the best supporting ac­ song in the world, having sold in excess of man and chief executive officer, Brig. Gen. tress for her performance in "The Graduate." 200 million copies. The song has been re­ Robert F. McDermott [USAF, Ret.]. She also received a Golden Globe Award for corded on more than 500 record labels, and USAA is the recipient of the 1993 "For the sung by many of the great rock legends. Love of a Child" corporate award. The For the her work in "The Graduate," and in 1976 she Love of a Child awards are presented annually was awarded a second Golden Globe for her "Rock Around the Clock" is the most played by Childhelp USA to individuals and organiza­ role in "Voyage of the Damned." cut in the world. It has been translated into Katharine is also married to another one of tions who have demonstrated extraordinary more than 30 different languages, featured on our inductees, Sam Elliott. This is only the achievement in child abuse prevention and countless commercials, television and radio second time husband and wife are inducted treatment. programs, and performed in over 40 movies. Childhelp USA, a national nonprofit organi­ together into the Walk of Western Stars. In conjunction with his continuing career in Jack Palance will be forever linked to the zation, is dedicated to the prevention and songwriting, Jim Myers is also an actor, a treatment of child abuse and neglect. April is Western because of his best supporting Oscar screenwriter, and a producer. He has also nomination for "Shane," which catapulted him National Child Abuse Prevention Month. been working to organize the Rock Around the Through General McDermott's efforts, USAA to stardom and an acting career that spans 40 Clock Museum and the Rock and Roll Hall of was the primary sponsor of "Scared Silent," a years. In 1991, he tried his hand at comedy by Fame. The museum will contain history and television movie which portrayed the plight of starring and winning a best supporting Oscar memorabilia of rock and roll and will be abused children. The program was aired na­ for the blockbuster Western comedy "City headquartered in Philadelphia. Slickers." In all, he has appeared in more than tionally on all three major networks and the Mr. Speaker, I join rock and roll lovers Public Broadcasting System and created 50 motion pictures and television series. Many of them continue to be Westerns. around the world in honoring James E. Myers greater awareness of the tragedy of child on the 40th anniversary of this legendary abuse and neglect. General McDermott and Woody Strode is the Walk of Western Stars first black honoree. He was an Olympic cham­ song. USAA will be honored for their commitment at Mr. Speaker, this song's continuing success a luncheon on Thursday, April 1, 1993. pion, professional football player, and then a versatile actor. He is probably best known for is testament to America's rock and roll tradi­ Child abuse is one of America's most perva­ tion. sive, destructive, and costly problems. We pay his 1959 performance in John Ford's "Ser­ for it through increased crime and imprison­ geant Rutledge." His portrayals in "Pork Chop ment, drug and alcohol abuse, higher health Hill," "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," and the King of Ethiopia in "The Ten Com­ care costs, family deterioration, lost productiv­ THE RULE ON H.R. 1430, PROVIDING ity, and many other ways. mandments" have won him considerable ac­ claim. His TV appearances include "Rawhide," A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT General McDermott and USAA for their "Daniel Boone," "How The West Was Won," achievements. Their efforts serve as an exam­ "The Dukes of Hazard," and many more. ple for all Americans in helping children and Our final inductee was Stuart Whitman. A HON. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI fellow human beings. former light-heavyweight boxer, Stuart broke into the movies with a part in "When Worlds OF ILLINOIS Collide," but hit the big time by being nomi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nated for the best actor Oscar for his role in THE NEWHALL WESTERN WALK OF Wednesday, March 31, 1993 FAME "The Mark." Since 1965 he has continued his career in Hollywood and Europe as a char­ Mr. ROSTENKOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, pursu­ HON. HOW ARD P. "BUCK" McKEON acter actor both in motion pictures and tele­ ant to the rules of the Democratic caucus, I OF CALIFORNIA vision. Starring in such movies as "The Sands wish to serve notice to my colleagues that I have been instructed by the Committee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Kalahari," "Death Trap," and "Key West Crossing." Ways and Means to seek less than an open Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Mr. Speaker, the Western is a key part of rule for the consideration by the House of Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our American identity. The Western is a staple Representatives of H.R. 1430, providing a honor five of Hollywood's best who this past in our culture that will forever identify the temporary increase in the public debt limit. March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7147 RESTRICTED WEAPONS ACT OF Fiscal Accountability and Intergovernmental AID REPORTS ON EGYPT, ISRAEL, 1993 Reform [F Al R] Act to help State and local gov­ AND TURKEY ernments ameliorate their most crushing finan­ HON. WIUJAM J. HUGm5 cial burden: unfunded Federal mandates. HON. LEE H. HAMILTON OF NEW JERSEY We feel this legislation is necessary to safe­ OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guard against a tendency within our institution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and among Federal agencies to resort to more Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Wednesday, March 31, 1993 and more Federal requirements without pro­ Mr. HUGHES. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ viding the funds to implement them. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the Sub­ troducing the Restricted Weapons Act of 1993. Like the National Environmental Policy Act, committee on Europe and the Middle East of The bill, which is similar to H.R. 19, which I in­ this measure will require Federal agencies to the House Foreign Affairs Committee has re­ troduced in the 102d Congress, would ban the analyze the economic costs of new regulations cently received reports from the United States future acquisition and transfer of so-called as­ before they are adopted. Agency for International Development on the sault weapons which have no legitimat~ sport­ And, like the 197 4 Budget Reform Act, our economic situation in Egypt, Israel, and Tur­ ing purpose and have been increasingly used bill will require that legislation cannot be con­ key-the top three recipients of United States by drug dealers, terrorists and mental sidered by the full House or Senate without an foreign assistance. The reports are submitted pursuant to section 1205(b) of the Inter­ incompetents to carry out acts of violence in analysis by the Congressional Budget Office this country. of the costs of compliance to State and local national Security and Development Coopera­ The bill would also ban the manufacture of governments and the private sector. tion Act of 1985, as amended. firearms capable of accepting silencers or I wish to draw to the attention of my col­ bayonets and the possession and transfer of News of this legislation is spreading among leagues the summaries of these reports. The large capacity ammunition feeding devices. those it will help most: our cities' mayors. full text will be made part of the record of the This .bill will curtail the use of weapons de­ Mayors from every State and territory have subcommittee's hearings on fiscal year 1994- signed primarily for soldiers and commandos been writing in support of the FAIR Act and 1995 foreign aid requests for these countries. and for which a gun owner who keeps a fire­ urge swift congressional action. I hope my colleagues find the summaries of arm for the protection of life and family, or for Support for mandate relief is building on nu­ these reports of interest. legitimate sporting purposes, has no use. merous fronts. The New York Times recently REPORT ON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN EGYPT, One does not have to be a current events ran a series of articles focusing on how our 1991-92 scholar to recognize what these weapons are Nation's regulatory policies have strayed from I. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS being used for at the present time. Whether their original purpose. In the aftermath of the Gulf War, Egypt's you look at the Stockton, CA, massacre, the Mayors from 114 cities in 49 States wrote financial position has greatly improved. For 23 people killed in Killeen, TX, or just up the President Clinton urging the White House to the three years prior to the War, Egypt's ex­ George Washington Parkway outside CIA focus on how policymaking has gone awry. ternal current account deficit had ranged be­ headquarters, you will recognize the results of And finally, the National League of Cities has tween $2 and S3 billion annually with no im­ our failure to take effective action on this mat­ made unfunded Federal mandates one of its provement in sight. The GOE was accumu­ ter in the past. top five political priorities in Washington. lating large, unsustainable debt service ar­ rears. The budget deficit was about 20 per­ Although the prior administration banned the In the next several weeks Representative cent of GDP. Both inflation and unemploy­ importation of semiautomatic assault weapons, GOODLING and I will be inserting into the CON­ ment were serious problems. In 1989, total we continue to produce them domestically to GRESSIONAL RECORD the names of hundreds external debt reached about $52 billion (rep­ the point where the Bureau of Alcohol, To­ of mayors from both parties and each State resenting 165 percent of GDP with a debt bacco and Firearms estimates there are over who have agreed to be citizen cosponsors of service/exports ratio of 28.5 percent). After 1 million such weapons in circulation. After our FAIR Act initiative. the War external financial resources poured into Egypt. The United States took the lead years of testimony before the House Sub­ The time has come to make the Federal committee on Crime, which I chaired at the in a program of debt reduction, writing off Government accountable for the actions it military debt of approximately $7.0 (actually time, I am convinced that these weapons have takes on behalf of our cities and States. $6. 7) billion, pursuant to Congressional au­ no sporting value, and so I have developed Today I am beginning this process by insert­ thorization. In May 1991, following IMF ap­ the Restrictive Weapons Act of 1993 to bal­ ing in the RECORD the names of 20 citizen co­ proval of a stand-by arrangement, other ance the needs of public safety against the le­ sponsors who are urging us to take meaning­ Paris Club creditors agreed to reduce Egypt's remaining eligible official external debt by gitimate and reasonable interests of those who ful Federal mandate reform action. wish to possess firearms. 50 percent. The debt relief was tranched, With so many horrible examples around us, CITIZEN COSPONSORS with later stages conditioned on continued it is time for this body to recognize what an Name, title, and city, State: adherence to IMF stabilization targets. Fol­ lowing debt reduction, Egypt's outstanding overwhelming majority of Americans nation­ Bill Dukes, Mayor, Decatur, AL. debt amounted to about $40.6 billion at the wide and all major national law enforcement Tom Fink, Mayor, Anchorage, AK. end of 1991 and will be reduced further as­ organizations have known for years-that it is George Miller, Mayor, Tucson, AZ. suming that Paris Club conditions are met. time for a change. The increasing carnage on Phil Sansone, Mayor, Newport Beach, CA. Egypt's debt service ratio fell from 28.5 per­ cent in 1989 to 17 percent in 1991. our streets must be stopped. We need reason­ Charles A. Witt, Council President, Nor- able regulation of this country's unfettered ar­ Under the stabilization program under­ wich, CT. taken pursuant to its IMF Stand-By Ar­ senal of military-type weapons. Daniel S. Frawley, Mayor, Wilmington, I urge my colleagues to join me in a sober rangement, Egypt's short-term external fi­ DE. nancial position has improved significantly. and reflective discussion of this legislation so Frank Portusach, Mayor, Agana, Guam. Exchange restrictions were liberalized. The that we can develop a reasonable and respon­ Richard A. Brauer, Mayor, Belleville, IL. currency was floated and the various ex­ sible regulation of this military hardware. James P. Perron, Mayor, Elkhart, IN. change markets were unified. Interest rates Jon Crews, Mayor, Cedar Falls, IA. were freed and rose to about 18 percent per annum on short term deposits and short CITIZEN COSPONSORS WHO SUP­ Aaron Broussard, Mayor, Kenner, LA. term treasury bills. In response, Egyptian­ PORT MANDATE REFORM ACTION Charles Harlow, Mayor, Portland, ME. owned foreign currency, most of it counted Michael A. Guido, Mayor, Dearborn, Ml. as workers' remittances, flowed into the HON. JAMFS P. MORAN Pat D'Arco, Mayor, Rio Rancho, NM. country. Remittances have recovered from a James D. Griffin, Mayor, Buffalo, NY. wartime slump and tourism was hitting OF VIRGINIA Norman L. Grey, Mayor, Enid, OK. record levels prior to a recent spate of vio­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence. Reduced annual debt service obliga­ William J. Althaus, Mayor, York, PA. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 tions and weak demand for imports have re­ Gary L. Drewes, Mayor, Pierre, SD. duced the demand for foreign exchange, lead­ Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker; on March 10, Barbara K. Crews, Mayor, Galveston, TX. ing to a substantial buildup in reserves and Representative GOODLING and I introduced the Patrick Zielke, Mayor, La Crosse, WI. a stable exchange rate despite continuing in- 7148 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 nation. The balance of payments position is strong progress was made during 1992 in ECONOMIC REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON currently very strong. Egypt's overall bal­ curbing inflation, but progress on privatiza­ TuRKEY ance of payments sprang from a $213 million tion is still slow. Inflation was brought down I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY deficit in 1989/90 to surpluses of $2.6 billion in from an 18 percent average during 1986--91 to Policy: Turkish authorities have been im­ 1990/91 and an estimated S7 billion in 1991/92. about 10 percent during 1992 due to wage plementing vigorously an outward-oriented Egypt's economy has begun to stabilize, moderation; monetary restraint; the end of and growth-stimulating adjustment program and the government has embarked upon a the housing boom in late 1992; increased im­ since 1980, when they broke with past poli­ wide-ranging program of economic reform port competition; and business confidence in cies which had favored import substitution under the auspices of a World Bank Struc­ a new flexible exchange rate policy have and an industrial structure led by state tural Adjustment Loan. An expected drop in brought. The fiscal deficit, excluding foreign owned enterprises. The adjustment program real GDP for FY 1992 did not materialize. grants, was brought down to about 10 percent has featured a flexible exchange rate regime Various revenue measures and greater con­ of GDP during the late 1980s, but rose to 13 and extensive liberalization of trade restric­ trol of expenditures have cut the budget defi­ percent or 14 percent during 1991 and 1992. tions. This resulted in a tripling in exports cit in half, to less than 10 percent of GDP, Housing finance commitments and the large between 1980 and 1985 and another 50 percent and inflation has slowed. Growth remained size of remaining transfer payments and sub­ rise through 1990. Areas of policy weakness slow in 1992, however, with real GDP rising have been episodes of expansionary fiscal by an estimated 2.8 percent. There has been sidies explain the increase. Major recent ac­ complishments in privatization include the policy and generous wage settlements, short­ some delay in meeting IMF and IBRD per­ lived attempts to control inflation, and slow formance targets and renewed catch-up ef­ sale of some GOI equity holdings in the com­ munications monopoly and in Israel Dis­ progress on privatization. forts will be necessary. Public sector restruc­ As a result of the adjustment program, the turing and market liberalization under the count Bank. The pace of privatization, how­ ever, has been slow due to opposition by growth rate in annual GNP averaged 5 per­ World Bank program will, if fully imple­ cent from 1981-1990. The inflation rate, how­ mented, result in improved private sector­ some vested interests and by accounting and ever, doubled from 30 percent to 60 percent led growth performance, although signifi­ regulatory difficulties. Substantial progress from 1986 to 1990, and by early 1992 had cant economic dislocations are inevitable in has recently been made in opening up the fi­ reached nearly 80 percent. the short-to-medium run. High-level GOE at­ nancial markets, but continued progress in Recent Economic Performance, 1991-92: tention will be required if Egypt is to keep removing other distortions and controls and The external shock associated with the Mid­ its economic policy reform program on track in eschewing governmental interventions dle East crisis put a damper on economic ac­ and at the same time adopt measures to pro­ would make the supply side of the economy tivity in the second half of 1990. This slump vide a safety net for the poor. more efficient. intensified in the first quarter of 1991 with While economic conditions are relatively On the external front, the balance of pay­ the outbreak of war, and output declined by stable due to the influx of foreign aid, it is ments situation deteriorated as the result of 1.5 percent relative to the first quarter of important to keep in mind the deteriorating a strong rise in imports and sluggish export 1990. However, losses in the trade and service social conditions in Egypt. Structural eco­ performance. There has been recent substan­ accounts related to the Middle East crisis nomic reforms are badly needed, yet the gov­ tial movement in trade liberalization, while were offset by grants and concessional loans ernment of Egypt feels that it must move exchange rate management has become more from Western and Arab donors, and, when cautiously. Recent unrest due to dissatisfac­ flexible, thereby improving the competitive­ these loans are included, Turkey ended 1991 tion by Islamic extremists has led to vio­ with a current account surplus of 0.2 percent lence directed against the GOE and tourists. ness of Israel's exports. Imports have been of GNP ( -1.6 percent of GNP without these The tourist incidents will put a damper on rising at an annual average rate of 14.7 per­ transfers). Egypt's most important (in 1992) source of cent since 1989, while exports grew by only Debt Situation: Through its dramatic foreign exchange. The unrest is potentially 4.4 percent. The sluggishness in exports has growth of exports and the steady expansion destabilizing and therefore bears careful been attributed to a slowdown in Israel's of its economy, Turkey has largely out­ watching. principal export markets, notably the United grown its extensive debt management prob­ Debt relief and capital inflows have given States, U.K., and some other EC countries. lems of the 1970s. Reflecting the continued Egypt an unprecedented opportunity to re­ Non-tariff barriers on certain imports have high pace of repayment of medium and structure its economy with generous donor been replaced by high tariffs, scheduled to be longterm debt, the external debt ratio is support. It is critical that Egypt persist, reduced gradually to low levels over the next down to 45 percent of GNP (as of September within the constraints of a delicate political five to seven years. An exchange rate insur­ 1991). The debt service ratio continues to climate, with the reform program that it has ance scheme for exporters is being gradually hover around 33 percent of exports. To the undertaken if it is to attain its long-term phased out with the introduction of the new U.S., Turkey has debt outstanding of $2.6 bil­ economic objectives. This is especially true flexible exchange rate policy initiated in De­ lion as of June 1992. of introducing competitive market forces cember 1991. and private enterprise into the productive The annual devaluation trend, against sectors and capital markets as soon as pos­ which the daily devaluations are set, was re­ HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION sible in order to increase productivity, ex­ duced in November 1992 from 9 percent to 8 M CONFERENCE REPORT ports, and domestic and foreign investment. percent. The new exchange-rate system has REPRIORITIZES OUR NATION'S bred greater business confidence. SPENDING AND INVESTS IN REPORT ON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN ISRAEL, AMERICA'S FUTURE 1991-92 Israel's total stock of external debt has grown in recent years, but with the growth I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY of the economy, its debt repayment capacity HON. PATSY T. MINK Israel's economy has been expanding at an has strengthened. Net external liabilities annual rate of about 5 percent during the OF HAWAII have accordingly declined from 80 percent of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES last three years, driven principally by the GNP in 1985 to 26 percent in 1991, and gross construction sector. This growth appears to debt service has declined from 33 percent to Wednesday, March 31, 1993 reflect a cyclical rebound and the one-time 27 percent of GNP. Mrs. MINK. Mr. Speaker, for 12 long years, effects of expanded immigration. During the period 1990-92, some 450,000 persons immi­ Government debt levels will likely in­ Mr. Speaker, the American people have been grated and investment spending jumped crease in the coming years if the government ignored. Their basic needs for education, more than 10-fold compared to the previous exercises its option to borrow up to $2 billion housing, childcare, healthcare, and jobs, have four years. Even so, the unemployment rate annually over the next five years to assist gone unmet. And what were the con­ rose to about 11 percent from 6 percent in immigrant absorption under the U.S. loan sequences of this 12-year legacy, Mr. Speak­ 1988. guarantee program in addition to planned in­ er? The central government made some creases in borrowing from Europe. If the Low-income housing programs have been progress in reducing its role in the economy funds are used to finance productive projects slashed during the 1980's. through restraint in defense spending and and if additional vigorous economic reforms Homelessness has dramatically increased in through cuts in subsidies, but the surge in are implemented to assure substantial in­ immigration has reversed this progress, at vestments and strong economic growth, Is­ our urban centers. least temporarily. Previous commitments, rael will be in a reasonably good position to Net interest on our borrowing for spending pressures from affected groups, and continu­ assume the projected additional debt. Pru­ has grown from about $69 billion in 1981 to ing steps taken to reduce the tax burden dence by Israel's government officials in as­ over $200 billion in 1993. have impeded efforts to make progress in re­ suming additional debt will be particularly Education programs have suffered, declining ducing the budget deficit. Progress in eco­ necessary if future growth proves to be less as a percent of total Federal spending from nomic reform was uneven. For example, robust than currently anticipated. 2.5 percent in 1980 to 1.8 percent in 1992. March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7149 Income of Americans at the bottom of the capital spending. Thus the current deficit in­ University-based science and engineering income scale fell, while the richest Americans cludes long-term capital investments. In our research in areas such as environmental engi­ got richer. own family budget, we use our paycheck to neering, climate systems, computers and digi­ Total national spending for consumption in­ pay for our daily expenses, but we don't report tal networks, biotechnology, materials process­ creased, while investment declined. a deficit by including the entire mortgage debt ing, and advanced manufacturing. The list, Mr. Speaker, is too long to recount for our house or our loan for an automobile. These are merely a few of the proposals for here today. Government should present its budget to the long-term investment which will spur growth in The Clinton plan proposes to address our American people in a straight forward way that the economy. This is also an important signal country's economic problems, because the we can all readily understand, showing the OJ:r to the private sector, which depends greatly erating budget separate from the capital in­ President knows that a healthy economy is on public investment to prime the pump. Even vestments budget. necessary for Government investment in vital more important are the long-term investments A separate capital budget would more accu­ areas, such as education, housing, health, re­ in people. Investments that a human budget search and development. President Clinton rately report the composition of Federal spending, and it would emphasize the impor­ should include-educating children, feeding has proposed a full economic package, which and housing families, and creating jobs. This deals with both investment and responsible tance of investing in infrastructure and edu­ cation, for example. It would encourage the is what the Clinton package and the budget economic management. resolution include: The 1994 budget resolution, the blueprint for Federal Government to plan for replacing appropriations in Congress, has adopted the roads, highways, bridges, and other various Increase in Federal investments for housing President's proposals, and added to them. capital investments, before they deteriorate. grants and vouchers for very low-income The resolution, Mr. Speaker, addresses the Spending on investment programs should not households. important issue of the deficit. Deficit reduction be looked at in the same dreaded way that Funds for the rehabilitation of housing for is necessary, if the investment portion of the spending on operating expenses is today. In­ the homeless. deed we could begin to continue even a bal­ Clinton package will succeed, and the resolu­ Investment for assisted low-income rental anced budget for the operating side of our tion includes a total of $496 billion in deficit housing. Federal budget same as do most States, and cuts over 5 years. Mr. Speaker, we have fol­ Restoration of dilapidated public housing. lowed the rules of the Budget Enforcement Act allow debt and borrowing for investment and of 1990, which says that discretionary spend­ capital cost. Community development block grants Mr. Speaker, Congress and the President ing must be within a defined spending cap for [CDBG] for low and moderate income eco­ 1994 and 1995. should clearly state what capital investments nomic and community development projects to The new vision for change is built on real, have a long-term value in excess of 10, 20, or create jobs. responsible, and long-term reductions in total even 30 years. Similar to the way we handle Investment in children by fully funding Head Government spending. Deficit reduction in the our State and county budgets, these capital Start to serve an estimated 1.4 million eligible costs should be budgeted separately. Capital resolution includes cuts in defense, Mr. disadvantaged children. costs clearly justify borrowing. We borrow to Speaker-nearly $12 billion in 1994, and a buy a home, or to put our children through col­ Full funding for the supplemental food pro­ total of over $125 billion over 5 years. Our lege for an education. The American people gram for women, infants, and children [WIC], emphasis must be on investing in America's do not have a clear understanding about what to fight child hunger. future and in our national economy. The budg­ we mean by our unified budget. They do not Expansion of the Food Stamp Program to et resolution emphasizes this point by making know that the budget deficit includes capital target the most needy families and children. the tough decisions in defense, cutting the construction costs. Investment in education reforms and reau­ deficit, and investing for tomorrow. I believe that what the American people In 1980, 85 percent of our national debt­ thorizations in elementary, secondary, post­ want is for us to make sure that the operating secondary schools, in addition to increasing held by the public-was the result of invest­ expenses of the Federal Government match ment in real assets such as roads, highways, funds for student assistance programs and up to the revenues. I believe with equal cer­ historically black colleges and universities. bridges, and research and development. tainty that they would support investments in The creation of a National Service Corps to Today, investments in such national assets our Nation's future in the form of borrowing for provide young people, in their pursuit of a are estimated to comprise less than 36 per­ capital improvements for needed infrastruc­ cent of our borrowing. Our country now bor­ ture, mass transit systems, airports, sewer postsecondary or college education, an oppor­ rows more for consumption and less for long­ systems, water systems, parks, and other per­ tunity to repay their college loans by serving in term capital investments. manent improvements to the communities in low-paying community jobs. The Budget Committee is now presenting to which we live and which enhance our eco­ Job Corps expansion to provide increased Congress a resolution that emphasizes invest­ nomic future and the quality of our lives. This participation in remedial education, occupa­ ment, not consumption. The resolution makes is a great importance today, in the midst of the tional skills training, and job placement serv­ cuts in the deficit. The growing deficit our President's economic plan. ices. country now faces is mainly due to misguided INVESTMENTS FOR CHANGE Summer youth employment and training leadership in the eighties. If these deficits had The Clinton package and the budget resolu­ program to offer economically disadvantaged been for the sake of long-term investments in tion include major investments in areas which youth with experience in minimum wage job infrastructure, research, and education, they have been neglected for too many years. The opportunities in public and nonprofit agencies. would not be viewed with such apprehension resolution assumes a number of long-term in­ An expansion of the Earned Income Tax and fear, as they are now. vestments such as: The Federal Government's unified budget Credit [EITC] to assure that working families Investment in major infrastructure projects, with children will not live below the poverty makes no distinction between consumption imJi'.)rovements, and expansions in such areas line. and investment spending. There are a number as highways, mass transit, high-speed rail, air­ of budget reform proposals that would focus ports, and air traffic control. The fiscal year 1994-98 budget resolution the budget process on long-term investment Energy-related investments to fund renew­ restores the promise of America for our work­ spending. Capital budgeting is one proposal able energy and energy conservation, acquire ers, our children, and those who have been ig­ which would focus the Federal Government's alternative fuel vehicles, and increase the en­ nored for too long. As a Nation, shifting our spending on investments for future economic ergy efficiency of Federal buildings and facili­ priorities from spending on defense to invest­ growth. Capital budgeting is not a new con­ ties. ment is the most important component of this cept. Many industrialized countries, states, Research and development investment in package. It is also a responsible plan, which and businesses utilize capital budgeting in the area of natural gas utilization; investment reduces the deficit substantially, and takes into their budget process in order to separate long­ in an advanced neutron source for medical di­ consideration the changes which have tran­ term investments from annual operating costs. agnosis, treatment research, and applied re­ spired internationally and affected our econ­ Capital investments are now hidden in the search; investment in fusion energy to provide omy. It is a plan America should support and unified budget. The unified budget does not abundant energy from available fuels with low be proud of, because it puts them first, for a make any distinction between operating and environmental impact. change. 7150 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF REV. In my 1O years on the House Select Com­ omy, investing in the future and cutting the JOHN J. RECTOR mittee on Aging, I have been the only Demo­ deficit. The payoff for this national effort will be cratic Member of Congress from Pennsylvania even lower long-term interest rates, more af­ HON. FRANK TEJEDA representing senior citizens on the committee. fordable homes, better job opportunities, and a OF TEXAS At a time when our elderly population is more secure future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growing at an unprecedented rate, we should not single out the House Aging Committee for This budget conference report sets a new Wednesday, March 31, 1993 the sake of reform. The House Select Commit­ investment-oriented direction for Federal Mr. TEJEDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tee on Aging has provided the investigation spending. The spending and deficit reduction remember a friend and great African-American and oversight that our standing committees levels in this resolution assume increased community leader, the Reverend John J. Rec­ could not provide. funding for jobs programs and job training, tor. I am greatly saddened by his death last Since the House Select Committee on education, mass transit, highway construction, week and regret deeply that I am unable to at­ Aging start in 197 4, it has proven to be a bi­ research and development, defense conver­ tend his funeral today in San Antonio. I hope partisan committee, with celebrated leaders sion, and other priority investment programs. these words offer comfort to his family and such as Claude Pepper and Pennsylvania's This budget document also assumes that Con­ own John Heinz, dedicated to improving the give the praise that is due to this man of inspi­ gress will approve the Clinton administration's ration and hope. quality of life for millions of Americans. The proposals to provide full funding for vital pro­ As he himself quoted his mother, J.J. Rector House Select Committee on Aging has saved was born in Texas on "a cold rainy morning taxpayers millions of dollars and is well worth grams serving the human needs of our coun­ on February 13, 1931 ," only 62 years ago. As the nominal funding we provided each year. try, such as Head Start, WIC, child immuniza­ a young man, his enthusiasm for life drew him In addition, the Select Committee has con­ tion, the Ryan White AIDS Program, and the to the Baptist ministry. Over the years, he vened and issued nearly 1,000 hearings and Mickey Leland Hunger Program. It also pro­ touched the hearts and inspired the minds of special reports, and helped to launch and vides expansion of the earned income tax young and old alike. His works reached out shape many important pieces of legislation credit program to reward low-income Ameri­ beyond his congregation and his community, that have been enacted into law. cans who work but still struggle to make ends offering friendship and hope to many. But perhaps more importantly, the Select meet. Reverend Rector found his way to the Anti­ Committee has developed a strong reputation The budget conference committee has suc­ och Missionary Baptist Church, a warm and among many of our constituents as a kind of friendly house of God on San Antonio's east conscience of the Congress, serving as a ceeded in maintaining a favorable ratio of side. With the reverend's vision and guidance, voice for some of the Nation's most disadvan­ $1.21 in spending cuts for each dollar of tax the congregation prospered. His congregants taged citizens. increases over 5 years. It is important to note admired him, respected him, loved him. And I am hopeful that important concerns of the that the revenues amounts in this conference he loved them. Neither illness nor hardship House Select Committee on Aging such as report assume enactment of the administra­ clouded his commitment. quality health care, long-term care, affordable tion's tax package which restores fairness to Reverend Rector especially loved the chil­ housing, age discrimination, and financial se­ the Tax Code by placing the heaviest burden dren of his community. He preached the need curity will be addressed by the House standing on those best able to afford it-individuals for the African-American youth of his church to committees. I will be working with the House who benefited the most from the economic strive for personal development and academic standing committees to ensure that they ad­ policies of the past decade. excellence, and he took pride in their suc­ dress the issues of older Americans. cesses. He didn't stop with the children, how­ Mr. Speaker, the senior citizens of the Third House members of the cooference commit­ ever. Reverend Rector empowered his neigh­ Congressional District of Pennsylvania and the tee are to be commended for ensuring that no borhood by encouraging high voter turnout. He United States can be sure that I will be fight­ new taxes were approved over those pre­ provided jobs and created opportunities for ing to make sure that their issues of concern viously accepted by the House. While the those in need. Out of nothing, he established are not forgotten. other body attempted to add $22 billion in new Antioch Village, a model housing program that taxes, House conferees were steadfast in is home to many. holding the line on tax increases. Reverend Rector knew well that success SUPPORT FOR BUDGET Enactment of this budget resolution will help comes only with vision and hard work. H~ RESOLUTION gave us both. We will miss him. to change our spending priorities from con­ HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE sumption to investment. This increased invest­ OF PENNSYLVANIA ment will put an end to the stagnation in the THE DEMISE OF THE SELECT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES real incomes of the average American family. COMMITTEE ON AGING This budget plan should also help to reverse Wednesday, March 31, 1993 the trend of increased poverty rates and great­ HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to strongly er inequality of income and wealth which OF PENNSYLVANIA support passage of the budget resolution con­ arose during the 1980's as the result of na­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference report. tional policies favoring the most affluent in our This conference report represents meaning­ society. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 ful deficit reduction. It reduces the Federal def­ Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to icit by $496 billion over the next 5 years. This Final approval of this budget resolution con­ express my extreme disappointment that the achievement keeps faith with the demands of ference report will help to ensure that long­ House Select Committee on Aging has ex­ the American people that Congress stem the term interest rates continue to drop. Today's pired. Despite my cosponsorship of House flow of red ink. vote will remove any doubt that Congress is Resolution 30 to reestablish the Select Com­ The budget conference committee has re­ serious about stemming the flow of the red mittee on Aging, the House was never given ported a resolution which meets the spending ink. This is shown clearly by the fact that the the opportunity to vote on this resolution. caps for discretionary spending contained in conference committee's budget resolution Because of intense pressure to achieve the 1990 Budget Enforcement Act for 1994 agreement meets and even exceeds the defi­ budgetary savings in the legislative operations, and 1995. In addition, this resolution limits dis­ cit reduction target set by the Clinton adminis­ the House has been forced to cut back fund­ cretionary spending to the 1993 level in each tration. ing of committees. As a result, the authoriza­ of the next 5 years and reconciles a 5-year tion for the four select committees has ex­ total of $335.8 billion in entitlement savings Mr. Speaker, today, the House can lay the pired. and new revenues. groundwork for long-term economic growth. I However, the Senate voted to reauthorize The budget cont erence committee has re­ urge my colleagues to support the budget res­ the Special Committee on Aging. It is too bad ported a document which will achieve Presi­ olution as reported by the budget cont erence we could not have followed the Senate's lead. dent Clinton's goals of rebuilding our econ- committee. March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7151 OPPOSITION TO MOTOR VOTER towns of Kasson and Mantorville in the First encouragement and backing to these stu­ LEGISLATION Congressional District of Minnesota. This dents through academic support activities chapter has been phenomenally successful in and the visible commitment of significant numbers of people to education. HON. JON KYL assisting young people. Last year they award­ 3. Haven't previous federal elementary, ed 39 scholarships to needy students. The OF ARIZONA secondary, and higher education acts met Kasson-Mantorville chapter just recently re­ the needs outlined above for motivating stu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived an endowment gift of $100,000 from a dents and funding their education? Wednesday, March 31, 1993 local businessperson. A student growing up in Most educational analysts agree that major needs remain. For example, despite Mr. KYL. Mr. Speaker, as Members of the Kasson-Mantorville gets the message: "You are expected to do well in school and prepare many positive results from the recent Higher House and the Senate go to conference on Education Reauthorization Act, students motor-voter legislation, I would like to bring the for college or vocational school. And the com­ and families have become more and more de­ comments of a few officials in my State of Ari­ munity is committed to helping you get there." pendent on loans to finance post-secondary zona to their attention. Three years ago, residents of several public education. New sources of scholarship funds One of the reasons I oppose this legislation housing projects in Atlanta GA, formed a Dol­ must be found to encourage and assist stu­ is because I believe it represents another bur­ lars for Scholars chapter. They were tired of dents to pursue post-secondaty education. densome mandate on the States. In a letter to hearing that project kids shouldn't be expected The local community provides a largely un­ tapped resource for significantly greater fi­ me, Mr. Charles Cowan, the director of the Ar­ to go on to college. Last year they raised over $50,000, much of it from low-income house­ nancial aid for students. Moreover, the local izona Department of Economic Security, indi­ community (including local neighborhoods cated, "The AZDES has reviewed the motor­ holds that could contribute only a few dollars in inner-city areas) produces the personal voter bill, and I am concerned about its impact each. These volunteers are helping their support, motivation, and challenge that can on the department's already scarce resources. young people and their teachers to understand more directly impact student decisions and The bill would require many of the DES offices that they expect their youth to finish high achievement at all educational levels. to register voters in addition to the critical work school and go on to postsecondary education. 4. What is the key element in creating Dol­ Currently across the country Dollars for Schol­ lars for Scholars chapters? they are already required to perform. The bill Extremely important is the role of the does not appropriate funding for this additional ars chapters are annually providing from sev­ Area Director, a kind of "Johnnie workload." And Maricopa County Recorder eral thousand to over $300,000 to students in Appleseed" or "Circuit Rider" who can move Helen Purcell suggested that the mandate their local communities for scholarship assist­ from community to community presenting would triple the number of affidavits for reg­ ance. the program, assisting local community istration the county handles, costing the coun­ Educators, business leaders, government leaders, training volunteers, and providing ty an additional $900,000 a year. Mr. Speaker, officials, and parents are all looking for solu­ ongoing support services. CSF A's 30 years of Congress cannot continue to send mandates tions to the problems of our schools. All sorts experience in creating Dollars for Scholars of educational reforms have been proposed or community scholarship foundations have af­ to the States which drastically increase work­ firmed the crucial role of this individual. load and financial hardship. are being tried. We have found one that works 5. What funding is required to establish Arizona's voluntary voter registration oper­ and works very well because it is built on the and endow the program operations and serv­ ates smoothly and effectively. As an editorial one overarching, crucial ingredient for suc­ ices of an Area Director? in the Phoenix Gazette points out: cess-the raising of educational expectations CSFA's Dollars for Scholars operation is a on the part of parents, educators, commu­ highly cost-effective means of rallying the The voluntary approach seems more in the resources of the private sector to provide sig­ democratic tradition. If you choose not to nities, and most of all, students. I am attaching to this statement, Mr. Speak­ nificant new resources for students. An area participate in the election process, that is an operation serving up to 150 chapters costs option open to you. One also could argue er, a question and answers factsheet. I ask only $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Thus, this that state registration lists containing thou­ Members to join me in support of this legisla­ area program operation (consisting of an sands, even millions, of names of people who tion. Area Director, office and secretarial serv­ have no intention to vote could be an invita­ ices, travel and training progI'.ams) can be tion to fraud. DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT ACT endowed for approximately $1,500,000. 6. How many such area operations will be Congress need not feel compelled to fix a QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED system that ain't broke-particularly if the fix­ required to service communities throughout 1. What is the fundamental purpose of the ing is of questionable merit. the United States? Dollars for Scholars Community Scholarship CSFA estimates that approximately 25 Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to Foundation Development Act? area service operations, strategically placed, consider these concerns in conference. America's educational, business, and gov­ will be able to assist directly in the develop­ ernment leaders are increasingly alarmed by ment of Dollars for Scholars chapters in high dropout rates, lagging educational urban, suburban, and rural communities COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP achievement levels, inadequate college at­ throughout the country. The Dollars for DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ACT tendance rates, and the insufficient skill lev­ Scholars bill requests a one-time authoriza­ els of our Nation's work force. America's tion of $40 million to create and endow the 25 students must be properly challenged and en­ area operations, plus some additional fund­ HON. TIMOTHY J. PENNY couraged to reach higher educational ing required for implementation and coordi­ OF MINNESOTA achievement levels, and they must have ade­ nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quate financial support to pursue success­ 7. Why should the federal government con­ fully post-secondary educational opportuni­ sider such an allocation in light of the fed­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 ties. The local community, properly orga­ eral budget pro bl ems? Mr. PENNY. Mr. Speaker, along with Con­ nized, trained, and motivated, is one of the This approach to government funding is gressman BILL GOODLING and several of our best resources for providing support to stu­ different. The bill calls for a one-time alloca­ colleagues, today I am introducing the Dollars dents. The Dollars for Scholars Community tion of $40 million. (This allocation could be Scholarship Foundation Development Act spread over a three- to four-year period, if for Scholars Community Scholarship Founda­ will make possible the mobilization of Amer­ necessary.) The government will not be re­ tion Development Act of 1993, legislation first icans in thousands of communities in sup­ quired to put more and more money into the introduced during the 102d Congress. This port of their local students. program every year, as is too often the case measure would help communities across our 2. What are Dollars for Scholars Commu­ with similar programs. Yet this one-time al­ Nation establish what have proven to be high­ nity Scholarship Foundations? location will return almost $750,000,000 over ly successful, local, volunteer-operated pro­ Dollars for Scholars community scholar­ the coming decade in new scholarship sup­ grams to improve educational achievement ship foundations are autonomous 501(c)(3) or­ port for students. In addition, millions of and provide postsecondary education opportu­ ganizations, affiliated as active chapters of Americans will be mobilized as strong sup­ Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Amer­ porters of educational achievement in their nities for their youth. ica. They have their own local board of direc­ local communities. This type of government The Dollars for Scholars Program began in tors composed of volunteers from the local action-Federal dollars used to challenge the late 1950's in Fall River, MA, and has community. These chapters raise money at and organize significant new private sector spread to 650 communities across the Nation. the local level in order to distribute scholar­ support-will in the long run help alleviate One of those programs operates in the small ships to local students, in addition to giving the deficit problem, not add to it. 7152 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 8. Won't the federal government need to cial resources. The Dollars for Scholars Com­ THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME continue to spend money overseeing the pro­ munity Scholarship Foundation Develop­ EXTENSION ACT OF 1993 gram? ment Act provides a means of "jump start­ As with other endowment programs the ing" the mobilization of Americans in com­ federal government has supported, the Edu­ munities throughout all fifty states-ex­ HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY cation Department (the likely administering panding this effective, well-tested program OF MASSACHUSETTS agency) will need to formally monitor the rapidly, while ensuring a permanent base for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES use of funding and the program's growth for ongoing service to all the new Dollars for Wednesday, March 31, 1993 a limited time (a period of three to five years Scholars chapters. Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to has been suggested). After this initial period, 14. How can the Dollars for Scholars pro­ federal monitoring will be unnecessary. The gram relate to Bill Clinton's National Serv­ introduce the Daylight Saving Time Extension program is based on 30 years of successful ex­ ice Proposal for helping students pay off Act of 1993. periences and is designed to rally private their education through public service? I am very pleased to have the honorable sector resources, while not adding to federal In three ways. (1) The more scholarship gentleman from California, Representative staffing and office requirements. CARLOS MOORHEAD, the ranking Republican 9. Don't many communities already pro­ funding that students have, the less will be vide scholarships for local students? the financial burden the federal government member of the Energy and Commerce Com­ Communities often provide a very limited will need to assume for this form of student mittee, join me in introducing this important number of scholarships usually sponsored by loan payback. (2) The Dollars for Scholars bill. local service clubs or other organizations. program has always encouraged students to Unfortunately, it's quite rare when two Con­ Normally these are small in number and size. be very active in community service. Large gressmen can stand before the American pub­ The Dollars for Scholars program coordi­ numbers of young people are active in volun­ lic and offer them enormous health, safety, nates existing scholarships, increases their teer activities for local Dollars for Scholars chapters. (3) College graduates could help recreational, and financial benefits-without visibility, yet adds significantly more schol­ spending a single dollar of tax money. And it's arships through organized community-wide fulfill their public service option through as­ fund raising. sisting Dollars for Scholars volunteers in even rarer when the Government gives away 10. Can the Dollars for Scholars program local communities in a variety of activities something with no redtape and no restrictions work in low-income communities? (including mentoring, tutoring, administra­ on its use. But that's exactly what we are of­ Yes. Already CSFA has organized effective tive duties, and chapter fund-raising). In this fering with the Daylight Saving Time Extension Dollars for Scholars chapters in low-income way the Dollars for Scholars program could Act of 1993-we're giving every man, woman, urban and rural communities. Residents are provide a means for students to pay off col­ and child in this country something they can trained in organization, fund raising, and lege loans while helping to lessen the finan­ cial burdens for the next generation of stu­ really use, more daylight. academic support activities. Money comes Every year when spring arrives, most Ameri­ from the residents themselves and from do­ dents! nors who respond to effective fund-raising cans wonder why for the~nlike for the 15. Can't CSFA simply raise this $40 mil­ Rolling Stones-time is not on their side. De­ events and programs. The Dollars for Schol­ lion in the private sector? ars program is as much a community spite the onset of warmer weather, the Sun empowerment program as a scholarship pro­ CSFA has launched a National Campaign sets all too early to enjoy the evenings of early gram. that is seeking to raise considerable funds spring-it's still 2 weeks away until daylight from the private sector as well. But few pri­ 11. Why shouldn't the federal government saving time starts, and with it the afterwork give the $40 million directly to communities vate sector sources have the capability of providing $40 million in endowment funding light that lets Americans play softball and ex­ for scholarships? ercise outdoors, walk safely home from work, This action would represent a poor invest­ in a relatively short period of time. In the ment of federal resources. This method years to come CSF A will be able to broaden cook out with their families, use less energy, would benefit some students immediately its constituency nationally as the Dollars for and drive more safely. And for those Ameri­ but the money would quickly be gone. Allo­ Scholars program takes hold in more states cans who suffer from night blindness, addi­ cating $40 million through the endowment of and communities and endowment funding tional daylight time gives the priceless gift of the Dollars for Scholars service operations will be more likely attainable. But our na­ more vision each day. will produce thousands of new and perma­ tion cannot afford to miss reaching several generations of needy and deserving students Building on the success of our 1985 legisla­ nent scholarship foundations and will allow tion, which extended daylight saving time from this original money to be multiplied 10 or 20 in the meantime! Now is the time to make sure that this effective program begins to late April to early April, this bill will extend day­ fold in new scholarship funding in the first light saving time 2 weeks in the spring and 1. decade alone. impact nationally our country's educational 12. Why should this federal funding be ear­ needs and goals. week in the autumn-which will help protect marked for CSF A? young trick-or-treaters and can help improve This bill does not earmark funding for voter turnout. The act also calls on the Fed­ CSF A. The organization will have to com­ eral Government to study the potential bene­ pete for the funds and work closely with the CONGRATULATIONS fits of double daylight saving time during the Education Department in implementation. long days of early summer. However, no other organization has over 30 I am also introducing today a separate bill years of experience in creating, developing, that would couple extended daylight saving in and sustaining the work of volunteer-oper­ HON. JAMFS A. TRAF1CANT, JR. the autumn with other election reforms, in ated, community-based scholarship founda­ OF OHIO tions. Moreover, the Dollars for Scholars order to implement uniform poll closing and chapters started with CSFA's help are inde­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES improve voter turnout. pendent 50l(c)(3) organizations. Thus, the bill During the debate on our earlier legislation will result in thousands of new, largely au­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 there were assertions by others that additional tonomous scholarship organizations serving Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today daylight saving time would be hazardous on their local communities, students, and in honor of the forthcoming marriage of Brian the highways. But what Representative MOOR­ schools, for many, many, years to come. HEAD and I knew then to be true has been 13. CSF A's Dollars for Scholars program K. Osterhus and Pamela J. Lewis. has grown rapidly in recent years. Can't this documented today by the President of the In­ Mr. Speaker, on January 23, 1994, two surance Institute for Highway Safety. The In­ program automatically keep growing? bright young people will begin their lives with CSF A currently has over 600 Dollars for surance Institute today released the results of Scholars chapters and is creating one new one another. Both of them have succeeded in a new study that finds-beyond any doubt­ Dollars for Scholars community scholarship their careers, and now they have turned their that additional daylight saving time saves lives foundation every four days. That growth is attentions toward one another. I would like to on the roads: as many as 200 lives saved per impressive until one realizes that our nation take this special opportunity to congratulate year. I am enclosing a copy of an explanation has over 16,000 school districts (and the larg­ these two fine individuals on their engage­ of their study. er districts require not one but several or ment. In 1784, Ben Franklin-who taught us that many chapters). Moreover, CSFA can no longer create, develop, and sustain larger Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD my time is money-first proposed daylight saving numbers of new Dollars for Scholars chap­ heartfelt support of the future Mr. and Mrs. time. Now, over 200 years later, in 1993, the ters without significant new, ongoing finan- Osterhus. 75th anniversary of the beginning of daylight March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7153 saving time, it's high time to get it right. Victor SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. April. A coalition with an economic interest Hugo said: "Greater than the tread of armies This Act shall take effect 60 days after the in longer evenings-including the barbecue is an idea whose time has come." Extended date of the enactment of this Act, except industry, sporting goods manufacturers, and that if such effective date occurs in any cal­ owners of fast food outlets and amusement daylight saving time is just such an idea, and endar year after March 1, this Act shall take parks-convinced Congress to mandate the now is its time. effect on the first day of the following year. extension. Farmers opposed it, saying it I am pleased to have the support of a vari­ would push their workdays into the evening, ety of groups concerned with improving the SAFETY BENEFITS OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME but the U.S. Department of Transportation quality of life for Americans across the Nation. When Benjamin Franklin conceived of day­ weighed in with the safety arguments it had Groups such as the RP Foundation, which light savings time, he reasoned that it would been making since the 1970s. helps those suffering from retinitis pigmentosa, save candles. Two hundred years later, it's During the Arab oil embargo and subse­ quent energy crisis of the early 1970s, the or night blindness, and groups like the saving lives. It's a simple proposition. Addition of an United States instituted something close to Kingsford Co., the National Association of year-round daylight savings time, moving Convenience Stores. the Daylight Saving Time hour of light to the afternoon increases the visibility of both vehicles and pedestrians. the starting dates up to January of 1974 and Coalition, and the Amateur Softball Associa­ This enhanced visibility is associated with February of 1975. The Transportation De­ tion, which make warm summer evenings out­ fewer afternoon crashes and fatalities. partment found that, in addition to saving doors so enjoyable. Of course, daylight savings time also energy and apparently cutting down on I invite my colleagues in the House to join eliminates an hour of light in the morning. crime, the measure reduced traffic crashes, Representative MOORHEAD and me in cospon­ Does this increase the number of fatal morn­ deaths, and injuries. ing crashes and thus offset the benefits of However, substantial public concern arose soring the Daylight Saving Time Extension Act about the possible risk to children traveling of 1993. extra afternoon light? There's a small in­ crease, but it's not enough to outweigh the to school in pre-dawn darkness. Florida H.R.- lives saved in the afternoon when many more sought repeal of daylight savings time in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ pedestrians and vehicles are on the road. 1974, blaming the deaths of eight school­ resentatives of the United States of America in These are the key findings of a new Insti­ children on dark mornings. Yet a Transpor­ Congress assembled, tute study, which concludes that the net ef­ tation Department comparison of January­ SECTION I. SHORT TITLE. fect of daylight savings time is fewer deaths. April 1973, when standard time was in effect, This Act may be cited as the "Daylight "If we extended daylight savings time year with the same period in 1974, when daylight Saving Time Extension Act of 1993". around," say Adrian Lund, the lnstitute's re­ savings time was being observed, showed "no special hazard to children * * * in the fatal­ SEC. 2. DAYLIGHT SAVING EXTENDED TO START search vice president we could save nearly IN MARCH AND END IN NOVEMBER. 200 lives annually." ity data for pedestrians/pedalcyclists, motor Analyzing 1987-91 data from the federal vehicle occupants, and total crashes." Simi­ Section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of larly, Institute researchers found no increase 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)) is amended- government's Fatal Accident Reporting Sys­ (1) by striking out "first Sunday of April" tem, researchers from the Institute and the in fatal morning crashes among school-age Preusser Research Group estimate that pedestrians with the switch to daylight sav­ and inserting in lieu thereof "third Sunday ings time. They also found no safety benefit of March"; and about 900 fatal crashes-727 involving pedes­ trians and 174 involving vehicle occupants-­ to children when standard time returned and (2) by striking out "last Sunday of Octo­ mornings grew lighter. ber" and inserting in lieu thereof "first Sun­ could have been avoided during the study pe­ riod if daylight savings time had been in ef­ Positive effects have been shown in the day of November". United Kingdom, where daylight savings SEC. 3. EFFECT ON EXISTING STATE ELECTIONS. fect throughout the year. The researchers tabulated the number of time was retained year round for three years Any law in effect on the date of the enact­ beginning in the fall of 1968. The Transport ment of this Act-- fatal crashes during six-hour periods around sunrise and sunset. They looked at a period Research Laboratory reports that about 800 (1) adopted pursuant to section 3(a)(2) of deaths and serious injury crashes a year the Uniform Time Act of 1966 by a State with beginning 13 weeks before the start of stand­ ard time in the fall and lasting until nine could be avoided with a return to year-round parts thereof in more than one time zone, or daylight savings time. A British coalition of (2) adopted pursuant to section 3(a)(l) of weeks after the start of daylight savings time in the spring. Fatal crash data for these safety advocates has called on the govern­ such Act by a State that lies entirely within ment to switch to Central European Time, one time zone, hours were counted based on actual sunrise and sunset times in each of the more than which would have the effect in the United shall be held and considered to remain in ef­ 3,000 counties in the contiguous United Kingdom of advancing clocks by one hour in fect as the exercise by that State of the ex­ winter and two hours for the rest of the year. States, excluding Arizona and most of Indi­ For a copy of "Reduction in Pedestrian emption permitted by such Act unless that ana where daylight savings time isn't ob­ State, by law, provides that such exemption and Vehicle Fatal Crashes with Daylight served. Savings Time" by S.A. Ferguson, D.F. shall not apply. The analysis clearly shows that by adding SEC. 4. ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATING HOURS OF Preusser, A.K. Lund, P.L. Zador, and R.G. an hour of daylight in the morning and Ulmer, write: Publications, Insurance Insti­ DAYTIME BROADCASTERS. eliminating an hour of daylight in the after­ (a) Notwithstanding any other law or any tute for Highway Safety, 1005 N. Glebe Rd., noon, as is the practice when standard time Arlington, VA 22201. regulation issued under any such law, the resumes every fall, lives are lost on the na­ Federal Communications Commission shall tion's highways. The analysis also shows consistent with any existing treaty or othe; that the hour immediately before sunrise or THE CLINTON EMPHASIS ON agreement, make such adjustment by gen­ after sunset is most affected by the light eral rules, or by interim action pending such change. INVESTMENT general rules, with respect to hours of oper­ Daylight savings time has had a number of ation of daytime standard amplitude modu­ proponents since Franklin suggested the idea HON. LEE H. HAMILTON lation broadcast stations, as may be consist­ while serving as Minister to France in 1784. OF INDIANA ent with the public interest, including the The measure was instituted in the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public's interest in receiving interference­ States for energy conservation purposes dur­ free service. ing World War I and again during World War Wednesday, March 31, 1993 (b) Such general rules, or interim action, II, when year-round daylight savings time Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to may include variances with respect to oper­ was in effect from February 1942 until Sep­ insert my Washington report for Wednesday, ating power and other technical operating tember 1945. characteristics. March 31, 1993, into the CONGRESSIONAL From 1946 to 1966, decisions about whether RECORD: (c) Subsequent to the adoption of such gen­ to observe daylight savings time and for how eral rules, they may be varied with respect long were left up to states and localities. The THE CLINTON EMPHASIS ON INVESTMENT to particular stations and areas because of resulting confusion especially in interstate The Clinton economic plan working its the exigencies in each case. commerce, led Congress to pass the Uniform way through the Congress would make the SEC. 5. STUDY. Time Act of 1966. This law didn't mandate biggest change in economic policy since the The Secretary of Transportation shall con­ daylight savings time but required areas ob­ Reagan revolution in 1981. Its overarching duct a study on the effects of 1 additional serving it to do so from the last Sunday in theme is to increase public and private in­ hour of daylight saving time from the first April to the last Sunday in October. vestment in the broadest sense. Sunday of June to the last Sunday of Au­ Beginning in 1987, a new law added three NEW DIRECTION NEEDED gust. The study shall be completed no later weeks to daylight savings time by moving The President is calling for a fundamental than July 1, 1994. the starting date up to the first Sunday in departure from the economic policy of the 7154 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 past decade. He points to the failure of the ASSESSMENT OF EMPHASIS ON INVESTMENT Prestonsburg Community College in Floyd Reagan experiment which cut taxes-pri­ The President is certainly correct in aim­ County, KY. marily for the rich-in order to stimulate ing his program toward growth and stressing Professor Orf has been selectively chosen the economy. That approach has led to run­ the need to increase investment. The invest­ to participate in the U.S. Department of Edu­ away budget deficits and has benefited main­ ment trends in recent years have all been in cation's 1993 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad ly the wealthy, while not producing the long­ the wrong direction. Since 1980 the share of term growth it promised. Economic growth Program. As 1 of only 16 educators through­ total federal spending going to nondefense out the Nation to be selected for this honor, during the 1990s has been sluggish, and even investment has decreased sharply from 16% during the 1980s average growth was slower to 9%. The share of our nation's total output Professor Orf will be spending 5 to 6 weeks in than in any previous decade since the end of (Gross Domestic Product) going to public in­ Brazil studying this country's history and cul­ World War II. vestment-by federal, state, and local gov­ ture. President Clinton is giving top priority to ernments-fell from 91h of GDP in the 1960s This program helps enhance American edu­ the long-term strength of the economy. Even to 71h in the 1980s, and private investment cators' understanding of other cultures, and I though the recent recession may have has shown a similar decline. As a nation, we know the experience Professor Orf will bring passed, our long-term problems run deeper than that, to stagnating productivity and consume far more than we invest. Consumer back with him to Prestonsburg Community living standards. Most American families are spending on food, fuel, autos, and the like, College will be invaluable to him, the faculty, working harder than ever just to keep up. totals about two-thirds of GDP, while pri­ and the students. Slow growth-especially in productivity­ vate and public investment is just under one­ Mr. Speaker, I cannot tell you what a joy it means Americans will not see anywhere near fourth of GDP. Other nations have been is to have this award bestowed upon Profes­ the increases in wages and family income doing a much better job of investing in their sor Orf. He brings pride to our region of Appa­ that they saw in past decades. The economy future. Japan invests around 40% of its GDP while Germany invests around 30%. lachia. I offer my sincerest congratulations to has been underachieving for some time, and Professor Orf. prospects for the 1990s are for subpar growth. At the same time, the shift toward invest­ The President believes that investment-in ment in the President's plan, though wel­ our workers, in the infrastructure, and in come, should not be overstated. His strategy may be a little weak on investment in peo­ THE PEOPLE OF PINELLAS COUN- new plant and equipment-is the key to a TY HAVE LOST A GOOD growing economy that produces good jobs ple-for example, upgrading the American and high quality goods and services for our­ labor force through an overhaul of education FRIEND-ARNOLD WHITE selves and for the international market­ and vocational training. The President uses place. the term "investment" broadly; if something HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG CLINTON INVESTMENT PROGRAM is not clearly an investment, it should be re­ OF FLORIDA moved from the package. And some of the Overall the President is proposing a major projects he proposes that sound like worthy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shift in federal priorities-away from con­ investments need to be carefully scrutinized Wednesday, March 31, 1993 sumption and towards investment-and he is so that they do not end up as pork-barrel calling for a more active role of government Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the projects with little impact on our competi­ people of Pinellas County, FL, and Little in ensuring the long-term strength of the tiveness. economy. His plan emphasizes public as well Moreover, even if all of what President League Baseball lost a great friend this week as private investment. While calling for Clinton proposes in increased investment is with the passing of Arnold S. White, Sr. greater investment by the federal govern­ worthwhile, he is still only proposing a rel­ Mr. White dedicated his career to taking ment, President Clinton recognizes that the atively modest shift away from consumption care of the health care needs of our Nation's real engine of economic growth is the private and toward investment. The $160 billion he veterans. For more than 30 years, he was the sector. So his plan also includes various in­ proposes for new investment over four years Deputy Director for Medical Administration at centives to boost the level of productive pri­ would represent less than 2% of total federal vate investment. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center expenditures over that period. The share of at Bay Pines, FL. The common thread of all three compo­ total federal spending going to investment nents of his economic plan is investment. He However, he also dedicated his life to Little under his plan would increase from 9% today League Baseball and is known for his work to proposes a short-term stimulus package, to less than 10% by 1997. and most of the which not only can be implemented imme­ large federal programs typically considered make the game available to children through­ diately to boost the economy, but also in­ consumption-for example, programs for out the South. He spent more than 40 years volves the kind of investment that improves older persons or veterans-will continue to working with Little League players, coaches, our long-term outlook, such as highway con­ grow. Likewise the Clinton steps to boost and league administrators. During the last 24 struction, community development, and private sector investment would likely add years he was director of the Southern Re­ waste water cleanup. His second component about one percentage point of GDP to pri­ gional Little League, a position which covered is a major long-term investment package of vate investment by 1997. $160 billion over four years, which includes activities in 13 States. more support for public infrastructure, edu­ CONCLUSION It is most appropriate that the last time I cation and training, technology, research, The Clinton plan is not a radical shift in was with Arnold White was during the dedica­ and programs for children. It also contains national priorities, but it is an important tion ceremony in February for the Arnold S. tax incentives to increase private invest­ step in the right direction and it lays the White Baseball Stadium at the Little League ment in small business and new plant and groundwork for the transition to a more in­ Baseball Southern Regional headquarters in equipment. His third component of signifi­ vestment-oriented economy. I believe that Gulfport, FL. cant deficit reduction is also tied to invest­ we must g·ive the program a chance and that Following my remarks, I will include for the ment, since the goal of reducing the deficit it is time for action. The greater risk is to do benefit of my colleagues an article from the St. nothing; that will only ensure that the nega­ is to free up capital so that private sector in­ Petersburg Times which captures Arnold vestment increases. tive trends continue. In the end these policy White's love for Little League Baseball and its RESPONSE TO PACKAGE changes are made, not to cause people pain players. He believed baseball is a game that Many people have contacted me in opposi­ or to make them enjoy sacrifice, but to tion to tax increases or to cuts in their par­ make things better for ourselves and our teaches our youth invaluable lessons about ticular benefits, and some groups, such as children. life, responsibility, and adulthood. farmers, point out the disproportionate hit Mr. Speaker, our community has lost a they take under the overall package. But great friend and the family of Arnold White has many people also support the President's TRIBUTE TO PROF. THOMAS M. lost a great husband, father, and grandfather. program. People are prepared for some per­ ORF He touched so many lives in his work on be­ sonal sacrifice, but they want it fairly half of our Nation's veterans and youth. Al­ shared and they want deeper spending cuts. HON. HAROLD ROGERS though he is no longer with us, the lessons he They know that for years the country has OF KENTUCKY taught our children will remain with them for been living beyond its means. They want se­ many, many years to come. In that way, his rious and substantial action to reduce the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legacy will live on. deficit and to spur the economy. They know Wednesday, March 31, 1993 that as a nation we must tighten our belt ARNOLD WHITE SR., LITTLE LEAGUE CHIEF and be led in a responsible direction. They Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, today I want to (By Romaine Kosharsky) are receptive to the President's call for honor a remarkable man-Prof. Thomas M. ST. PETERSBURG.-Arnold s. White Sr.. di­ greater investment in our nation's future. Orf, assistant professor of geography at rector of the Southern Regional Little March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7155 League headquarters since 1967, died Satur­ tal River; two brothers, Archie W. White, not. There are some aspects of this plan that day (March 27, 1993) at home. He was 73. Tallahassee, and J.C. White, Maplesville, my constituents find disagreeable. Few of my Mr. White also was a former deputy direc­ Ala; and six grandchildren. senior constituents want a greater portion of Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday tor of medical administration at the VA their Social Security taxed. Energy-producing Medical Center at Bay Pines. at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 His wife said he was recovering from shoul­ Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) St., St. Petersburg. companies in my district have serious con­ der surgery after a fall at his office. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at cerns over the Btu tax, specifically whether Mr. White, a native of Thorsby, Ala., was Pasadena Community Church, with Dr. Har­ such a tax is collected at the wellhead or pipe­ transferred to Bay Pines in 1951 from the old Wahking and Dr. Jack Stroman officiat­ line. But the standard by which the resolution Veterans Administration's department of ing. should be judged is not "what's in it for me?", medicine and surgery in Atlanta. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. but rather "what's in it for us?" Fairness is the When he retired as medical administrator The family suggests that any donations be primary issue, and the resolution is austere, made to Little League Baseball Inc., P.O. after 30 years, Mr. White devoted himself to but fair. I disagree with the flawed reasoning Little League. Box 13366, St. Petersburg, FL 33733. Credited with promoting the tradition of (Some of the material in this obituary that because one element of the entire plan is Little League baseball in the South, Mr. came from a story by Wayne McKnight and unpalatable that this justifies a vote against it. White was honored in February with the other writers at the Times.) This is the first step in implementing the Clin­ dedication of Arnold S. White Sr. Stadium at ton plan, and I know the taxwriting and appro­ the Little League Baseball Southern Re­ priations committees will see to it that the spe­ gional headquarters in Gulfport. IN SUPPORT OF THE BUDGET cifics in the plans are implemented in such a "He was a very dedicated person to Little RESOLUTION way to address legitimate concerns. League Baseball, and every one of us in­ Mr. Speaker, the budget resolution only rep­ volved in Little League will surely miss him," said Charlie Brush, administrator of HON. Bill RICHARDSON resents one of many hard choices that I and District 5. OF NEW MEXICO my colleagues must make during this Con­ Mr. White's activities in baseball spanned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress; budget reconciliation, health care re­ more than 40 years, 24 of them as director of Wednesday, March 31, 1993 form, and campaign finance reform lie on the the Southern Regional Little League. His horizon. It is easy to vote against tough meas­ territory encompassed 13 states in the Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ures. By absolving yourself of any responsibil­ South. strong support of the conference report on ity, you never have to accept the con­ In a 1991 interview, when asked about his House Concurrent Resolution 64, the budget sequences. But my constituents in New Mex­ length of service, Mr. White said, "Well, it's resolution for fiscal years 1994 through 1998. ico elected me to lead and end gridlock, and amazing to me." Once again, I applaud President Clinton for As for his reason for remaining with Little I challenge my colleagues to do the same. Let League, he said: "It gave me an avenue to do summoning the courage to do what no other us sustain our consensus, maintain our re­ something that I felt was worthwhile to the President has done since I have come to Cap­ solve, and vote for the conference report. community, as well as worthwhile to kids." itol Hill: Submit a credible and tough 5-year " When this ball is hit to that kid out there package for deficit reduction and economic at shortstop," he said, "there's nobody else growth. The conference report ends 12 years HONORING ROSENDO RODRIQUEZ who can make that play. He's got to either of smoke and mirrors and huge Federal defi­ make the play or it's not made. Little cits. It provides a strong blueprint for the tax HON. Bill SARPALIUS League baseball teaches children the things writing and appropriations committees to draft they need to know about entering adulthood. OF TEXAS It teaches them how to work with other peo­ legislation implementing the President's plan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In his State of the Union Address, the Presi­ ple, how to respect authority in the form of Wednesday, March 31, 1993 the umpire, and how to interact in the com­ dent outlined his budget objectives to strength­ munity." en the economy, reduce the deficit, and en­ Mr. SARPALIUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like He became interested in 1951 when his son courage investment. The conference report to ask my colleagues to join me in honoring joined Little League. He was a volunteer satisfies those goals. Overall, the budget reso­ one of my constituents, Mr. Rosendo coach of his son's team for five years. His lution reduces the deficit by $496 billion. Dis­ Rodriquez, Jr., of Wichita Falls, TX. Rosendo son, Dr. Arnold S. White Jr., a local ortho­ cretionary spending is limited to the fiscal year will be honored at a banquet on Saturday, dontist, died in 1991 of cancer at age 49. 1993 level for the next 5 years. And long ne­ April 3, 1993, by the Wichita Falls Chapter of In 1966, the National Little League head­ quarters in Williamsport, Pa., created a re­ glected programs in areas such as health, re­ Mexican-American Democrats. gional division headquarters for 13 states in search and development, education and train­ Rosendo was born to Rosendo and Odilia the South with Mr. White at the helm. ing, and community development finally get Rodriquez in Laredo, TX, on June 20, 1947. "Florida has always had good baseball and the attention and funding that they deserve. He was one of six children including his sis­ softball teams. The record shows that," Mr. The economic payoff for this ambitious plan ters Ana Maria, Rebecca, Maria Lena, White said in an interview. "We have a tre­ can already be seen. Federal Reserve Board Delores, and brother Juan Rodriquez. His late mendous program here in Florida. Chairman Alan Greenspan has termed the father hoped for Rosendo to become an engi­ " Ours was one of the first states outside of New England chartered in Little League plan credible and a positive step for the Amer­ neer-as he had high expectations for all of Baseball. There's good leadership here, and ican economy. Wall Street and investors are his children. Rosendo's desire to excel began the kids have the chance to excel because of bullish. Long-term interest rates have dropped to show early in life. it." to a record 20-year low. And consumer con­ Rosendo attended Mirando City High School One of Mr. White's hobbies was collecting fidence is up. For once, Americans see where he began to succeed both academically baseball figurines. He started in 1957 with a gridlock in Washington coming to an end. and athletically. His grades were top notch hand-carved hobo holding a baseball bat, and I am disheartened, therefore, by recent at­ and his leadership skills became more evident by 1983 he had more than 400 items valued tempts to weaken the budget resolution. As as he was elevated to captain of his football from a few pennies to more than $200. you will remember, the President called for He received several awards, including a team. Rosendo graduated valedictorian of his public relations award from the VA Medical shared sacrifice in his State of the Union Ad­ class. Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that Center at Bay Pines in 1967 for his efforts dress before this body. We in the House ac­ Rosendo joined all of his siblings in being hon­ with Little League. cepted the challenge and answered the Presi­ ored valedictorian of each of their respective The next year, he received a plaque from dent's call by passing House Concurrent Res­ classes. Rosendo furthered his education at the district manager of MacFadden Bartell olution 64 overwhelmingly on March 18. It rep­ Texas A&I University in Kingsville, TX. His col­ Corp., publisher of Sport magazine. He was resented a great victory for the American peo­ lege education meant enough to him that he honored in the magazine for his contribu­ ple. Yet I have heard the grumbling grow loud­ financed it through hard work. He graduated tions to his community through sports. er, and I am reminded that while it remains He was a member of Pasadena Community with a bachelor of arts degree in 1969. Not Church for 42 years and a member of the easy to talk about sacrifice, walking the road only was education important to Rosendo, but Pasadena Yacht Club. of sacrifice remains a different matter entirely. so was the country that allowed young people Besides his wife, Mary E. "Suzy," he is sur­ Is this to say that I do not have my own con­ to have a dream and make their dream come vived by a daughter, Nan E. W. Siapno, Crys- cerns about the budget resolution? Certainly true. 7156 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 Rosendo was inspired by the late President THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION With Saturday voting and uniform poll clos­ John F. Kennedy's address, "Ask not what DAY REFORM ACT OF 1993 ings, a fundamentally sound proposal, polls on your country can do for you, but what you can the west coast would close at 6 p.m. To be re­ do for your country." After graduation from col­ HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY ligiously evenhanded, voting on November 1, lege, he joined the U.S Air Force. His leader­ OF MASSACHUSETTS which is All Saints Day, should be permitted. ship skills again emerged in the service where IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Election junkies who stay up half the night he became a squadron officer and earned the for final returns would get an additional hour of rank of Air Force captain. We can thank the Wednesday, March 31 , 1993 sleep when clocks are turned back 1 hour at Air Force for bringing Rosendo to the 13th Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to 2 a.m. Sunday morning. And for newspaper Congressional District of Texas-he was sta­ introduce the Presidential Election Day Reform publishers, the difficulty of reporting late tioned at Sheppard Air Force Base. After his Act of 1993. breaking news in Sunday editions would be assignment to Sheppard, he soon met Lupe This bill is a companion to another bill I am offset_by having that additional hour. Hernandez. They were married on April 21, introducing today with Representative CARLOS Naysayers will resurrect the old school chil­ 1971. MOORHEAD, of California, the Daylight Saving dren safety argument. And they will be right in Rosendo received an honorable discharge Time Extension Act of 1993, which will extend saying that sunrises in early November would from the Air Force in 1974. He had yet an­ the observance of daylight saving time by 3 be about 15 minutes later than the darkest other desire and that was to learn the trade of weeks. mornings of the year in early January. law. He used his GI bill funding to attend The Presidential Election Day Reform Act of These critics should remember that many Texas Tech University School of Law where 1993 is a needed and long overdue reform. children still play outdoors in early November. he graduated in 1976. Rosendo was a dedi­ The depression that many voters feel in early The longer and heavier evening rush hour is cated student and worked diligently to put him­ November may have more to do with the re­ more dangerous than the morning rush hour. self through law school. His studies were tedi­ turn of standard time than with their cynicism And there are probably more alcohol impaired ous and yet he was spending 50 hours a about the electoral process. We ought to vote drivers in the evening. Thus, more evening week on a job. Since graduation from law under daylight saving time. sunlight would probably save lives, old and school, Rosendo has become an active part of Every year we turn our clocks back on the young. our democratic society. last Sunday of October, then we celebrate one Congress might find surprisingly little resist­ Rosendo returned to Wichita Falls, TX, of the more rowdy evenings of the year-Hal­ ance to this proposal. Many States now hold where he began to practice his trade with loween-and we vote. important elections on Saturday. And in 1985, much effectiveness. He has served with such The return to standard time is a reminder the House of Representatives passed a bill distinctions as being admitted to the U.S. Su­ that winter is on its way, and the "fall back" extending DST through April and to the first preme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Cir­ from daylight saving time produces a slight jolt Sunday in November. The Senate accepted cuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of to our system, like mini jet lag. the April extension, only. Year-round daylight Texas and Western District of Oklahoma. He Neuroendocrinologists have detected that the is a member of Phi Delta Phi, Texas Criminal saving time would be a bad idea, but Saturday absence of sunlight can bring on depression, voting under daylight saving time makes Defense Lawyers Association, State Bar of called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, in Texas, and Wichita County Bar Association. sense. some people. His leadership in law has been influenced by I invite my colleagues to cosponsor the Is this really the best time to be selecting the causes of great men in history. Presidential Election Day Reform Act of 1993. our Nation's leaders? Rosendo was moved deeply by the speech­ The solution to these problems is simple: es and leadership style of President Kennedy. Vote on the first Saturday in November and THE SECURITY OFFICERS' He was also inspired by the civil rights efforts return to standard time the next day. QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT OF 1993 of President Lyndon B. Johnson. But there Altering daylight saving time in conjunction was a greater cause for his motivation, and with changing voting laws is not a new idea. that was to ensure his children had the same HON. MATilIEW G. MARTINFZ opportunities he had. As a father to three chil­ Twice in recent years the House of Represent­ OF CALIFORNIA dren, Sophia, Olivia, and Rosendo Ill, he atives has passed a Uniform Poll Closing Act IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that would require polls in the contiguous 48 wanted to contribute to their future through in­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 volvement and good government. This desire States to close at the same instant. This for a better tomorrow compelled him to work would prevent the early reporting of Presi­ Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ actively in 20 different campaigns including dential returns in the East from discouraging troducing the Security Officers' Quality Assur­ Gov. Ann Richard's and President Bill Clin­ people from voting on the west coast. ance Act of 1993. Those of you who watched ton's campaigns. To keep the polls open 1 hour longer on the Oprah Winfrey on February 2, 1 993, heard Mr. Speaker, of all of Mr. Rodriquez's ac­ west coast, this legislation would keep the Pa­ several people describe their concerns with complishments there is one that stands above cific time zone on daylight saving time until the the state of security in private shopping malls. all others, and one that I have had the oppor­ first Sunday after Presidential elections-an On March 25, 1993, Tom Brokaw presented a tunity to observe firsthand-that of being a additional 2 weeks most years. Thus, polls story on the "NBC Nightly News" about the loving father. Rosendo is an example for us all would close at 9 p.m. in New York, 8 p.m. in rise in numbers of privately employed security in many areas, but if we could just imitate his Chicago, 7 p.m. in Denver and 7 p.m. in Se­ personnel in neighborhoods in Baltimore and role as a father there is no que~tion this coun­ attle. on Long Island. Last week, CNN did similar try would be a better place. Rosendo treats As benign as this sounds, it would disrupt stories on its news broadcast. These stories his family with respect and honor. He places airline schedules, working hours of employees have one common theme-as local and Stare a high value on education having said, "Edu­ whose schedule is defined by the New York fi­ governments have wrestled with tight budgets cation will open the door to everything and nancial markets, and live television schedules. and taxpayer concerns over higher taxes, in­ anything." His children's scholastic excellence Airport noise abatement programs, child care creasingly they have been forced to curtail po­ is evidence of his caring attitude toward them arrangements, and local TV programming lice departments and local citizen groups and and his expectation for them to excel. would all have to be extended or delayed for businesses have filled the gaps in protective Rosendo has not lived a life free of adver­ 1 hour during this 2-week period. The Senate services through the employment of private sity, but he has lived a life with a faith in God version of the bill would have east coast polls security officers. and a commitment to family. He is an example close at 10 p.m. to avoid the disruption of It is increasingly clear to me that these se­ of what is right about our country. As we west coast observance of daylight saving time. curity officers, most of whom perform difficult honor Rosendo on April 3, 1993, I ask my col­ Historically, Saturday elections have been jobs for low wages, are looked upon as pro­ leagues to join me in acknowledging a great objectionable to Seventh-Day Adventists and fessionals and are relied upon as an important American-Rosendo Rodriquez. It is an honor Jews because it is their sabbath. But early adjunct of our regular law enforcement. It is to serve constituents like Rosendo Rodriquez, voting, formerly known as absentee voting, also increasingly clear that juveniles at risk of his wife Lupe, and his children: Sophia, Olivia, has become far more acceptable and popular being involved in crime are more and more and Rosendo Ill in the U.S. Congress. in many States in recent years. likely to have their first contact with a police March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7157 presence in the form of a private security offi­ Failure to put the requirements in place As the primary sponsor of this legislation in cer. would lead to denial of funding for the State the House of Representatives, I am delighted When I first began looking at this growing under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency to introduce this bill among such distinguished phenomenon, I, like most citizens, naturally Prevention Act. I believe that the nexus be­ company. We all realize that for too long, our assumed that these security officers were fully tween private security officers and the Nation's health care system has tolerated unconscion­ vetted before being placed in positions which youth, especially those at risk under that act, able cutbacks through insurance companies are fraught with potential dangers, and that is sufficient to put this additional requirement and employer sponsored plans denying cov­ they are fully trained and prepared to execute in place. As I said, this bill sets certain mini­ erage for serious mental illness. these critical functions. What I have found, mum standards that States must adopt. While Our bill will change that, and make certain however, is that there is a lack of standards most States already meet or exceed those that any health care reform plan undertaken across the country to ensure that this is so. standards, bringing the remaining States up to by Congress includes equitable coverage for While the major national companies and many this level will have significant advantages for persons with severe mental illnesses. That local companies who employ security officers the public at large. Citizens can reasonably means an end to health care discrimination do conduct background checks and provide expect to see greater professionalism among and the rationing-because it is rationing-of training, there is a tremendous amount of vari­ the cadre of security officers. They can rest health care. We are bringing to an end the ance among the States as to what actions easier knowing that it is unlikely that the dark ages of medical practice by reasserting must be taken before an armed or unarmed armed security officer patrolling the school or that mental illness is real, eliminating arbitrary private security officer assumes his or her du­ shopping mall has been subjected to a back­ limitations on coverage, and providing financial ties. While some States, like my home State ground check and is trained to deal with !»" protection for those who desperately need it. of California, require background checks and tentially life threatening situations. Employers Mr. Speaker, it is criminal that today, only 2 training of these personnel, there are 14 of security personnel would be required to be percent of Americans with private health care States where an armed security officer can be licensed and could be subjected to State coverage have policies that adequately cover deployed with absolutely no training-including sanctions for failing to properly train officers, severe mental illness. Only one in five of an firearms proficiency training-and no check to or to conduct what I believe are reasonable health insurance policies provide inpatient cov­ determine whether the officer has been background checks. erage for severe mental illness as compared charged with a crime that might indicate that Background checks on potential security of­ to other illnesses, and only 2 percent have he or she is unfit for such a position of trust ficers would include a check through the Fed­ comparable outpatient coverage. It is even and responsibility. I do not believe that this eral Bureau of Investigation. This is now done more alarming that as the newest health care should be allowed to continue. for the banking industry and should be avail­ buzzwor~"managed competition"-makes Now, there are a couple of ways we might able to these employers who, very often, work its way around Washington, over 60 percent of fix this problem. We could, for instance, estab­ very closely with banking concerns. HMO's and Preferred Provider Organizations lish a Federal training and clearance standard The training requirement includes 8 hours of specifically exclude treatment for those with for these positions and require that all security classroom instruction and successful comple­ severe mental illness. personnel obtain a Federal license before they tion of a written examination. Four hours of Mr. Speaker, I would also like to stress that can be put to work. We could establish Fed­ on-the-job training is also required. These are care for the mentally ill is also preventative eral training academies and FBI background minimum requirements which are expandable medicine, and can reduce the costs to society investigations, with an attendant increase in at the behest of either the employer or the that are being paid in other ways. With the the bureaucracy to handle those applications. State. Armed security officers are required to support of so respected a fiscal conservative A second alternative would be to look at undergo 15 hours of training, including pro­ as Senator DOMENIC!, it hardly seems nec­ those States, such as Florida, California, ficiency testing before they can be deployed. essary to talk about the cost-effectiveness of Maryland, and New York, among others, to Annual re-training of officers is also provided providing this coverage. But I think it's impor­ see which State has the most rigorous re­ for in the bill. tant, because the costs of not covering severe quirements and adopt those requirements as a This is a reasonable bill, one that is needed mental illness affects us all. Amid all the talk federally mandated rule for all States to follow. more and more each day. Mr. Speaker, I call we are hearing in Washington, this is real pre­ This would require the States to change their upon you and my colleagues in the House to ventative medicine. current laws and regulations and adopt more join me in bringing rational requirements to im­ Last year, American businesses lost over stringent requirements and would result in in­ prove the training and effectiveness of private $100 billion through lost productivity of em­ creased costs to States where requirements security officers as they perform their difficult ployees due to substance abuse and mental are less stringent or nonexistent. tasks. illness. This does not include the $250 billion Either of the above approaches could work. of indirect costs in lost employment, criminal However, I do not believe that such draconian INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUI­ activity, and our Government's social welfare action is necessary or desirable. Our tax­ TABLE HEALTH CARE FOR SE­ programs, such as the massive cost to Gov­ payers are already reeling from the effects of VERE MENTAL ILLNESSES ACT ernment for SSI payments to the mentally ill, the recession and the downturn in State re­ OF 1993 and the cost of the homeless problem to our ceipts necessitating increased taxes to m8fn­ society. tain even basic services. To place very strin­ HON. MARGE ROUKEMA Truth to tell, today there are countless num­ gent requirements on those States would bers of homeless peope on our streets, who OF NEW JERSEY cause significant increases in the costs of pro­ are mentally ill and cannot afford treatment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding protection through private security per­ They are without the proper, supervised health sonnel-increases that would result in a less­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 treatment they need, and the health insurance ening of services and inadequate services; Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I join with my coverage to pay for it. More than 35,000 men­ which would be counter productive. colleague, Congresswoman KAPTUR, in intro­ tally ill individuals are in our overcrowded jails, The approach taken in this bill is, I believe, ducing the Equitable Health Care for Severe most charged with loitering, trespassing, or no a better way to solve the problem. The bill Mental Illnesses Act of 1993, which was intro­ crime at all. provides that States that do not have any reg­ duced in the other body yesterday by Sen­ All of these costs are spread across the ulations or laws in place to control private se­ ators DOMENIC! and SIMON. With this bill, each American taxpayer, and the American health curity officer employment would have to de­ of us is acting to bring to an end the dark care delivery system. So to those who would velop those requirements and implement them ages of medical practice, and the outmoded say "we cannot afford to cover treatment for within a 2-year period. Those States whose snake pit treatment of mental health care. Our these severe mental illnesses", I say we can­ requirements are weaker than those mandated bill, long overdue, reasserts that mental illness not afford not to. This bill is cost-effective pol­ by the bill would have to bring their require­ is real, an illness in need of medical care. It icy which will end the cost-shifts of mental ments up to the minimum levels. Those that is not a character flaw, or personality demon health crisis care, and save money for the have more stringent requirements would have that we cannot work to help or treat, but a tan­ American taxpayer. to do nothing except certify that they already gible, physical health problem as real as dia­ The bottom line is that coverage for severe have done the job. betes, cancer or a broken leg. mental illness must be a part of whatever 7158 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 health care reform Congress undertakes. I Mr. Richley was a generous, bright individ­ TRIBUTE TO MR. NEIL MAHONEY know I speak for each of my colleagues in ual committed to the rebirth of Mahoning Val­ saying that over the months to come, we will ley. I was fortunate to have been asked to HON. JAMES A. BARCIA each work tirelessly to ensure the inclusion of serve as the chairman for his mayoral cam­ OF MICHIGAN our legislation in the health care reform de­ paign. In the following years, we developed a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bate. As every piece of evidence shows, this close personal relationship and I often con­ bill is good health policy, good family policy, sulted him on important issues facing my dis­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 and good fiscal policy. trict. The wisdom and leadership of this tre­ Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues support mendous man will be missed. ute to one of my staff members, Mr. Neil of this critical legislation, and look forward to Mahoney has been a tireless advocate for his working for its quick adoption. Mr. Speaker, the death of J. Phillip Richley represents not only the loss of a close per­ fellow employees and members of his commu­ sonal friend, but a loss for the community I nity. Neil Mahoney was hired by the Buick TRIBUTE TO J. PlilLLIP RICHLEY represent. Motor Division of General Motors of Flint, Ml on the 30th of November, 1962. In September 1963, Neil became an alternate committeeman HON. JAMES A. TRAFlCANf, JR. for UAW Local 599. He served in this position OF OHIO along with Stan Marshall, the current UAW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE JOHN P. COHALAN COUNTY COURT HOUSE vice president. Elected in September 1965 to Wednesday, March 31, 1993 committeeman, Neil held this office until he Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today accepted an appointment as benefit represent­ to pay tribute to J. Phillip Richley, a man HON. RICK LAZIO ative by the international union in 1978. He whose competence and character was ad­ held this appointment until his retirement in mired by the citizens of my district. Mr. Richley OF NEW YORK March 1993. passed away last week at the age of 66, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Neil held a strong desire to help his fellow his accomplishments as both a public servant workers throughout his 30 years of employ­ and businessman left an indelible mark upon Wednesday, March 31, 1993 ment at General Motors. Neil was able to do Mahoning Valley. just that by his membership on the UAW Local Mr. Richley began his illustrious career in Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call 599 executive board. Neil held this position 1960 as the Youngstown city engineer. Eight my colleagues attention to the fact that on from 1967 thru 1973, and further served on years later, he was elected Mahoning County April 5, 1993, a great American will be hon­ the . by-laws committee from 1967 through engineer. While serving in these posts, Mr. ored at ceremonies formally affixing his name 1976. Richley was instrumental in the urgan renewal to a newly constructed county courthouse in Neil was able to express his care for the and highway programs that changed the face Central Islip, NY. community through his service, as an elected of Youngstown. The city soon transformed into Justice John P. Cahalan, Jr., was born in official, on the Security Federal Credit Union's a national transportation hub. These efforts New York City in 1907, and became a resi­ credit committee from 1966 through 1972. garnered him statewide attention and, in 1971, dent of Sayville in 1931 when he coached This financial institution was founded to serve he was named director of the Ohio Depart­ baseball, football, and basketball at LaSalle the needs of Buick Motors Division employ­ ment of Highways. While serving in this posi­ Military Academy in Oakdale, Long Island, NY. ees, and today stands with holdings of tion, Mr. Richley supervised the creation of the Justice Cahalan became a practicing attor­ $136,000,000. Neil was elevated to the board Ohio Department of Transportation. The um­ ney in 1935, and was a distinguished trial law­ of directors in 1972, and was elected vice brella department now oversees not only high­ yer, Islip town attorney, Islip town supervisor president in 1978. In 1987, Neil was elected ways, but urban mass transit, aviation, rail­ and Suffolk County district attorney before president, a position he still holds. roads, and planning. joining the bench in 1962. He served as coun­ Mr. Richley's commitment to family and the ty court judge, justice of the supreme court, THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH Youngstown community kept him home State of New York and administrative judge of throughout his tenure as director. He preferred Suffolk County prior to his elevation to justice to commute 3 hours to Columbus rather than of the Appellate Division, Second Department HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER leave his hometown. He was elected major in in 197 4. He retired in 1983. OF ILLINOIS 1977, and served with dignity through unusu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally tough economic times. As the steel indus­ Justice Cahalan, his father, two uncles, and Wednesday, March 31, 1993 try declined and the mills closed their doors, his son, Hon. Peter Fox Cahalan, hold a Mr. Richley faced skyrocketing unemployment, record for New York State with five State su­ Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, on October 26, a hostile city council, and a city workers strike. preme court justices from one family. 1992, President George Bush signed S. 3006, The strains on his family were too much, and Justice Cahalan died in 1988, being pre­ The President John F. Kennedy Assassination he stepped down after one term. deceased by his wife, the late Marion Fox Records Act of 1992, into law. To date, no ac­ Undaunted, Mr. Richley continued to work Cahalan, in 1985. Justice Cahalan is survived tion has been taken to implement this law. for the community. He became deeply in­ by his son and daughter, Sheila C. Rettaliatta, The burden falls on President Clinton to expe­ volved with the economic development of and four grandchildren, Donald A. Rettaliatta, dite the process it outlines. Mahoning Valley, the city school system and Jr., Pierce Fox Cahalan, Mary Aisling There are many theories concerning a con­ Youngstown State University. He joined the Cahalan, and Thomas A. Rettaliatta. spiracy to assassinate President Kennedy. Ac­ Cafaro Co. in 1980 and served as vice presi­ cording to the House Select Committee on As­ Mr. Speaker, it is my deep honor and privi­ dent of development there. He was also a sassinations in 1979, mafia forces had the lege to call your attention to a man whose life member of the board of the heralded St. Eliza­ motive and the means to plan, practice, and affected so many people in so many positive beth Hospital Medical Center, the Chaffin Ca­ carry out the forcible conclusion of Kennedy's ways. His great humility, regard for the law, reer Center, and Easter Seal, and Heart Fund life. Jim Garrison's intense and extensive in­ and sense of duty set him apart from his con­ drives. For his efforts, Mr. Richley has been vestigative work, has led many to reject the temporaries. Beyond that, his devotion to his presented with numerous civic honors, includ­ theory of Lee Harvey Oswald and the lone family and friends, his keen interest in scholar­ ing the Frank Purnell Award of the Jaycees gunman. ship and learning, and his constant benevolent and the Mahoning County Industrial Council's Isn't it time we finally learn the truth? Isn't advice to the religious community remain an Man of the Year. it time to make certain our history books are But, Mr. Speaker, aside from the glitter of example to us all. legitimate? Isn't it time we eliminate the classi­ awards and recognition, Mr. Richley was a April 5, Mr. Speaker, is an important day not fied and top secret labels? man who cared for his community and loved only to the good people of my district, but to The American people have a right to know his family. He leaves his wife, Josephine, son, all those whose lives were touched by Justice and S. 3006 was specifically passed for this John, and daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Canacci. John P. Cahalan, Jr., a great American. reason. To ignore the implementation of such March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7159 a law would be an injustice to the citizens of ment in the U.S. coal and transportation sec­ resolution systems. States interested in creat­ the United States and to our children who de­ tors. Over 20,000 employees are directly em­ ing an alternative dispute resolution system, or serve to know the truth. ployed by the export coal industry. Thousands improving an existing one, will have the oppor­ President Clinton should promptly imple­ more are employed by the railroads, ports, tunity to examine the experience of programs ment this legislation. The passage of time and and ancillary industries. We need to prevent throughout our Nation, and determine what governmental indifference should not close the these highly paid jobs from moving overseas. works. This section of the bill directly address­ file on Kennedy's murder, and S. 3006 should Equally important, the loss of these jobs will es the impact the current liability crisis is hav­ not be neglected or ignored. have an effect in many noncoal States which ing on our judicial system, and encourages the have major employers with legal and eco­ resolution of claims outside of the courtroom. · nomic ties to coal exporting companies. Second, this bill protects health care practi­ INTRODUCTION OF THE MET- For these reasons, I have introduced this tioners from frivolous suits by mandating that ALLURGICAL GOAL TAX CREDIT measure to provide a tax credit designed to a health care practitioner may not be found to OF 1993 offset partially the cost of the premiums for have committed malpractice unless the con­ reachback companies that export metallurgical duct at the time of providing the health care HON. RICK BOUCHER coal. The tax credit would apply to the produc­ services that are the subject of the action was OF VIRGINIA tion of all metallurgical coal in the United not reasonable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States, two-thirds of which is exported. The Also, the bill enforces a series of damage Wednesday, March 31, 1993 addition of a tax credit to the coal industry limitations. health benefits title of the Energy Policy Act of The legislation limits noneconomic losses to Mr._BOUCHER. Mr. Speaker, on March 24, 1992 will in no way undermine the provisions $250,000. I joined with nine of our colleagues to intro­ of that title. In fact, the adoption of a metallur­ It requires mandatory periodic payments for duce the Metallurgical Coal Tax Credit of gical coal tax credit would strengthen the com­ damages exceeding $100,000. 1993. I have introduced this measure to ad­ bined fund by preserving export markets and It limits attorneys' contingency to 25 percent dress an unintended consequence of subtitle coal-related jobs. It would strengthen the abil­ for the first $150,000 and 15 percent for C of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, the Coal ity of companies to pay premiums and reduce amounts greater than $150,000. Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act. While I am the number of companies that would otherwise My bill includes mandatory offsets for dam­ pleased that the solvency of the fund that pro­ cease mining operations and force more or­ ages paid by a collateral source. vides health benefits to retired miners and phans into the combined fund. It requires several liability only and not joint, their families has been assured by the act. I with the defendant being liable only for the am concerned that the method of funding the amount of noneconomic damages proportional program would inadvertently have a crippling MEDICAL CARE INJURY COM­ to the defendant's percentage of responsibility. effect on domestic jobs in the metallurgical PENSATION REFORM ACT OF 1993 It limits punitive damages to twice the com­ coal market. The tax credit I propose in my pensatory damage award. legislation will enable companies that mine HON. JON KYL In addition, a State may opt to develop its metallurgical coal to bear the costs which will OF ARIZONA own standards which exceed the Federal mini­ be imposed by Coal Industry Retiree Health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mum standards provided by the Federal Benefit Act. This measure will have the dual guidelines. If more stringent guidelines are de­ benefits of maintaining jobs in the domestic Wednesday, March 31, 1993 veloped, they would apply to all services pro­ metallurgical coal industry and ensuring that Mr. KYL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise vided in the State-both public and private. metallurgical coal companies remain solvent today to introduce the Medical Care Injury This portion of the bill further discourages un­ and able to continue making payments into Compensation Reform Act of 1993. scrupulous attorneys from engaging in frivo­ the retirees' benefit fund. Mr ..Speaker, the legislation I am introducing lous suits. The provisions of the Coal Industry Retiree today is essentially the same as a bill I intro­ Third, the bill provides for a 2-year statute of Health Benefit Act will retroactively require duced together with Congressman STENHOLM limitations from the time an injury was or employers who are no longer signatories to in the 102d Congress, H.R. 3516. As my col­ should have reasonably been discovered, with the National Bituminous Coal Wage Agree- leagues are aware, in many ways, that bill has an exception for minors. ments, known as reachback companies, to become the cornerstone for debate on how to Fourth, the bill protects health care practi­ continue contributing to the industry benefit address the current medical liability crisis our tioners who are seeing a woman for the first funds for miners whose employers have gone Nation faces. Last year, H.R. 3516 received time during the labor or delivery of a baby out of business. It will transfer certain moneys the support from Members from both sides of from being held liable for problems resulting from the United Mine Workers of America's the aisle, and I am pleased that both Repub- from the term of the pregnancy. The health 1950 pension plan and the abandoned mine licans and Democrats have asked to have care practitioners can still be held negligent for land reclamation fund to the new combined their names added as original cosponsors of their actions during labor and delivery, how­ fund. Lastly, it will require current signatories this year's bill as well. ever. Also, if a physician's partner in a group assigned responsibility for specific bene- Last year, this legislation was included in practice or colleague under another contrac­ ficiaries to pay into the combined fund. the Conservative Democratic Forum health tual agreement has provided prenatal care to As a result, a large financial burden will fall care reform proposal, and it has served as the a patient, he or she may also be held liable. on a handful of companies who are in the ex- starting point for the Republican Task Force Mr. Speaker, there have been too many port coal business. The coal export market is on Health Reform's efforts to address this cases, especially in rural areas, where obste­ highly competitive, with numerous companies issue. tricians have not been available to provide from around the globe competing. In most in- Let me briefly summarize what this legisla- care out of fear of a lawsuit. This portion of stances, contracts for coal purchases are tion does. the bill helps ensure that women will not go awarded by foreign buyers following bids that · First, this legislation requires the Secretary without the care of an obstetrician. vary by as little as 50 cents per ton. The for- of Health and Human Services to provide Fifth, if a health care producer of medical eign market is based on spot market pur- grants to States for the implementation of in­ devices or drugs goes through the Food and chases rather than long-term contracts, pre- novative and less costly, less burdensome Drug Administration [FDA] approval process, venting suppliers from passing increased costs systems to settle medical liability disputes. It punitive damages may not be awarded in along to their customers. Domestic energy allows the States to design systems tailored to medical liability claim. However, if a company coal producers, on the other hand, often enjoy their needs. Each system will be examined withholds information or misrepresents the a market in which sales are based on long- and approved by the Secretary for a 2-year product during the approval process, punitive term agreements and frequently allow the grant. After the 2-year period, a State will damages may be assessed. While protecting passing through of costs to consumers. have the option of extending the grant for an the right of individuals to sue for punitive dam­ Significant additional costs imposed on coal additional 2 years. ages when a company knowingly misleads the destined for export will result in fewer exports, The Secretary will also collect and dissemi­ FDA during the approval process, this section lower production volumes, and lower employ- nate information regarding alternative dispute of the bill addresses the problem that many 7160 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 medical devices and products are not being grandfather and grandmother, Peter and Sara ary 1, 1988, all refinery subzone Grants have brought to market due to the current tort sys­ Rush, who were performing in "Our American contained the following condition: "Foreign tem. Cousin" at Ford's Theater the night Lincoln crude oil used as fuel for the refinery shall be Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the legisla­ was shot. Jim began his theater career travel­ dutiable." tion I am reintroducing today has in many ing with the Kiddie Vaudeville Circuit. The Currently, 6 of the 9 operating oil refineries, ways laid the platform for debate on how best group consisted of 15 children who sang, and 8 of 12 approved as foreign-trade to approach this critical issue, and has re­ danced, and performed skits in different parts subzones, must pay these customs duties on ceived the support from so many of my col­ of the country. fuel consumed in processing. To exempt these leagues who believe that this issue must be Although he did not attend public schools companies from paying customs duties on the addressed. because he was performing during the school fuel that they consume in their operations year, he studied with a traveling teacher. All within a foreign-trade zone has a nominal eco­ his lessons were learned from memory be­ nomic impact on customs collections, but is PENFIELD MUSIC DEPARTMENT cause there were no textbooks. very important to the companies. The compa­ RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL CITA­ After leaving the Kiddie Vaudeville Circuit, nies estimate that total savings for the im­ TION AWARD Jim took a 3-year private drama course to im­ pacted refineries will be approximately prove his skills. He then opened a theater $600,000 to $800,000 annually. HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER company performing his own versions of This legislation simply corrects an inequity OF NEW YORK Broadway shows. The theater was shut down that exists among oil refineries operating with­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during the Depression. in foreign-trade zones. On the one hand, the courts have declared that oil refineries are not Wednesday, March 31, 1993 In 1937, Jim returned to the family business, Rush's Florist, but continued to perform in required to pay duty on fuel consumed within Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to plays from time to time. He retired in 1963, but their subzone because the merchandise never take this opportunity to recognize the Penfield still entertains family and friends with stories of enters the customs territory. On the other Central School District for an exceptional events from his life. His favorite stories are hand, the Foreign-Trade Zones Board has re­ honor they recently received. They were se­ about his great-great-grandfather, Benjamin quired some refineries to pay duty on fuel lected by the New York State School Music Rush, who signed the Constitution and his consumed. Furthermore, this legislation places Association to receive its Presidential Citation great-grandfather, Richard Rush, who served U.S. refineries on an equal footing with foreign Award for excellence in music education. The as Secretary of State under President John refineries that ship finished petroleum products Presidential Citation is not an annual award, Adams. to the United States without paying customs but is presented only when a school district I take this opportunity to send Jim my warm­ duties on fuel consumed. meets a set of standards set by the associa­ est wishes on this special day. Congress enacted the Foreign-Trade Zones tion. Penfield earned the award for its curricu­ Act to attract international investment, to pro­ lum and performance at local and statewide mote the economic benefits of a broader in­ competitions. AMENDING THE FOREIGN-TRADE dustrial base, and to encourage international Leslee Mabee, chairwoman of the Penfield ZONE ACT activity within the United States, as opposed Music Department, cites the key ingredients to to another country. We must reinforce and the districts success: talented and creative HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ clarify the purpose of the act by enacting this teachers; students eager to learn; a commu­ amendment. This legislation corrects the in­ nity that supports music education and an ad­ OF TEXAS equitable application of provisions in our for­ ministration and board of education that recog­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eign-trade zone law as they have been inter­ nize the value of music education. Two pro­ Wednesday, March 31, 1993 preted differently by the judicial system and by grams deserving special recognition are a Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro­ the Foreign Trade Zones Board. unique string program that begins with first­ ducing a bill that will amend the Foreign-Trade The purpose of this bill is to clearly state graders and the Penfield Music Commission Zone Act to clarify that foreign crude oil and within our foreign-trade zone law that foreign project, founded and directed by Ned Corman, its derivatives consumed in the operation of a imported crude oil and derivatives thereof that which has allowed more than 114 professional refinery located in a foreign-trade zone are not are consumed in the operations of a refinery musicians to visit Penfield schools to perform subject to duty under the Harmonized Tariff operating within a foreign-trade zone should for and with students in recent years. Schedule of the United States. Senator AKAKA not be subject to a duty imposed by the U.S. The school's music program is open to all has introduced similar legislation, S. 633, on Customs Service. This legislation is very nar­ students and is not selective. It helps students the Senate side, and together, we hope to rec­ row in scope, but is beneficial to our oil refin­ not only become musicians but serves to pro­ tify this inequitable application of our foreign eries that are producing our energy resources mote physical coordination and intellectual trade zone laws. in the United States. We want to keep those stimulation benefiting subjects such as reading There are currently nine oil refineries oper­ refineries operating within foreign-trade zones and math. The highly regarded music therapy ating within foreign-trade zones in Hawaii, and within our States. This legislation rep­ program teams music teachers with music Texas, and Louisiana, and an additional three resents a modest but important savings for therapists to work with special learners. refineries have been approved as foreign­ these refineries and deserves the strong sup­ We congratulate the Penfield Music Depart­ trade subzones. Most refineries today rely on port of this House. ment for enriching their students lives and a large percentage of imported feedstocks to therefore enabling their students to succeed in compensate for the decline in domestic pro­ all areas of their education. TRIBUTE TO NEW YORK STATE duction. During processing, a portion of the SUPREME COURT JUSTICE EU­ feedstocks and derivatives thereof are GENE J. BERKOWITZ HAPPY lOOTH BIRTHDAY TO JAMES consumed in the operation of the refinery, and RUSH as a result never enter the customs territory of HON. THOMAS J. MANTON the United States. OF NEW YORK The Foreign-Trade Zone Act does not re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WILUAM D. FORD quire payment of duty on merchandise that is OF MICHIGAN destroyed, consumed in a zone, and so forth. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This was specifically reinforced by the courts Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Wednesday, March 31, 1993 regarding crude oil and derivatives thereof on pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Jus­ Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it gives November 6, 1978, by the customs court­ tice Eugene J. Berkowitz, of New York City. me great pleasure today to extend birthday now the Court of International Trade-in Ha­ Justice Berkowitz is being honored by the wishes to James Rush, who will be 100 years waii Independent Refinery, Inc. v. U.S., Cus­ Queens Borough Elks Lodge No. 878 of Elm­ old on April 11, 1993. toms Decision 4777. Prior to 1988, refinery hurst, NY, for his outstanding service and Jim has spent his lifetime entertaining peo­ subzone Foreign-Trade Zones Board Grants dedication to Queens County and the State of ple. He was influenced at an early age by his were silent on the issue. However, since Janu- New York. March 31, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7161 Eugene J. Berkowitz was born in New York SUPPORT OF THE ECONOMIC President Clinton's budget recognizes both City on October 24, 1919. He is a widowed fa­ PACKAGE the tragic human and fiscal deficit. The budget ther of two and grandfather to three. He understands that there is hunger, homeless­ proudly served our country as a part of the HON. BRUCE F. VENTO ness, poor education, and the lack of health Armed Forces of the United States during OF MINNESOTA insurance, along with many other societal World War II, and was honorably discharged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES problems which are crippling this Nation. This budget will stop the regressive fiscal policy from the Army Air Force in December 1945. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Eugene went on to complete his prelaw under­ and we will again hopefully move forward as Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support graduate requirements at St. John's Univer­ a nation, educated, housed, and healthy. This of the economic package submitted by Presi­ program invests in America today, for a better sity, College of Arts and Sciences, before ob­ dent Clinton, and as improved by the House America tomorrow. taining his LLB. from St. John's University Committee on the Budget under the leader­ Mr. Speaker, many will say today that our School of Law in 1952, and was admitted to ship of the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. legacy to our children and our children's chil­ practice law in the State of New York in 1953. SABO]. This conference report ushers in a new dren cannot be a national debt. I agree. But Prior to ascending the bench, Justice era. It is a blueprint from which to build solid I'd like to add that we also cannot leave our Berkowitz was a sole practitioner and, while investment, fairness, and deficit reduction. future generations with a crumbling infrastruc­ so engaged, was actively involved as a pro This year's budget is a departure, a clean ture, a health care system that serves only the bono publico attorney, as well as a volunteer break, from the bleak and discredited 1980's, wealthiest and the affluent or despoiled na­ mediator and arbitrator in the New York City a decade of unfunded tax breaks, unfunded tional resources and an unhealthy environ­ ombudsman's program. Justice Berkowitz spending proposals and a political philosophy ment. served as a member and chairman of the emphasizing instant economic gratification I support the President's program and this compulsory arbitration program. He was a vol­ based on unorthodox economic theories. The budget conference report because it speaks of the need of people and restores faith and fair­ unteer small claims arbitrator in the civil court result was a fourfold increase in the national ness in the National Government working for of the city of New York for 15 years, and debt. Along with the fiscal deficit and of equal im­ the people we represent. served as a director of that association. He is portance is the human deficit. The human defi­ also a past president of the Association of cit is the social cost which millions of Ameri­ Housing Judges of the Civil Court of the City cans have had to pay for the faulty economic INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION of New York, and a lecturer and workshop in­ policy path of the 1980's; but, not all Ameri­ REGARDING DUTY SUSPENSION structor for housing problems. In addition, Jus­ cans have had to bear that burden equally. tice Berkowitz is or has been a member of In contrast, the new budget submitted by HON. NEWT GINGRICH several civic organizations including the President Clinton effectively addresses both OF GEORGIA Queens County Bar Association, the Bronx the fiscal and human deficit-the legacy of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Bar Association, the American Bar As­ past decade. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 sociation, the Lawyers-Pilots Bar Association, The past two administrations viewed budget Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Le­ resolutions as political documents filled with troducing legislation to suspend the duty on gion, Jewish War Veterans, National Deputy empty Presidential promises. Such shallow two chemicals, 1,8 dichloroanthraquinone and Judge Advocate, and past president of the goals and rhetoric were demonstrated by the 1,8 diaminonapthalene. Flushing Flyers, an association of pilots and limp legislative support which these initiatives These chemicals are used by a company in aircraft owners. received. In fiscal year 1991, the Bush budget my district called Color-Chem International was not even considered for a vote in the Corp. to color engineering plastics which are Justice Berkowitz has been admitted to House, even though it was made in order for practice law in the U.S. District Courts Eastern used in making automotive, appliance, medi­ debate in the rule approved by the House. No cal, aerospace, and food packaging products. and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S. House Member, Republican or Democrat, of­ However, because there are no American Court of Claims, the U.S. Court of Military Ap­ fered it to the House. During the debate on sources for these two chemicals, Color-Chem peals, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Dis­ the fiscal year 1992 budget, the Bush proposal must import them so that they can manufac­ trict, and the U.S. Supreme Court. garnered 89 "yes" votes and 335 "no" votes. ture Orange LFP and Yellow GHS. Both raw Mr. Speaker, Justice Berkowitz has served And again last year, during the fiscal year materials are expensive and Color-Chem con­ the city of New York with distinction, being ap­ 1993 budget debate, the Bush budget was of­ sumes a large quantity every year. pointed to the housing part of the civil court of fered and only 42 Members voted for it. These Color-Chem faces very stiff competition in the city of New York in September 1973, until budgets lived as political documents of fluff the marketplace for each dye. Color-Chem is December 1979, when he was elected to the but in the real world of writing laws, they were the only American manufacturer of Orange civil court of New York, where he served until dead on arrival in failing to answer the chal­ LFP. However, the same chemical compound February 1982. Eugene was then appointed lenge of budgetary substance. is made by several Japanese chemical com­ Mr. Speaker, we have new hope today be­ as an acting supreme court justice until De­ panies which export the product to the United cause the Clinton budget is a true effort in pol­ States. The Japanese manufactured Orange cember 1984, when he was elected to the icy discipline. This budget is not filled with the LFP is an extremely price competitive product. New York State Supreme Court. Justice hollow promises of past administrations. Rath­ In fact, the Japanese export price of Orange Berkowitz is currently serving his second cer­ er this budget is a demonstration in leadership LFP in the United States is lower than the tification term on the supreme court. and fiscal responsibility. The smoke and mir­ price charged by these same companies to Judge Berkowitz' outstanding service was rors which once dominated budget proposals their Japanese customers in Japan. recognized and reported in Newsday and the have swept away, and have been replaced by Similarly, Yellow GHS is not made by any Daily News in 1991 , when the Queens County a real commitment to reduce the deficit. other American company, but a Swiss com­ Court Monitors, a volunteer group funded by While further cuts, in my view, are appro­ pany manufactures this product and exports it the nonprofit Fund for Modern Courts, rated priate in programs such as the space station to the United States. him as the No. 1 jurist of the State supreme and super collider, the budget that is before us In both cases, Color-Chem faces a competi­ court located in the Kew Gardens complex. now is a balanced approach that asks for tive disadvantage because they pay a higher commitment and sacrifice fairly and from all price for the key raw materials than their for­ Mr. Speaker, Justice Eugene J. Berkowitz is Americans. eign competitors. Although Color-Chem has truly a remarkable individual. His devotion to The Clinton budget looks beyond a short­ been able to capture a share of the market, the citizens of New York and to his position on term stimulus and advocates long-term com­ the suspension of the duty on these two the supreme court deserves our praise and re­ mitments for America's tomorrow. This budget chemicals will allow this American company to spect. I know that you will join with me and takes our National Government off the side­ reduce its costs and enhance its ability to the Queens Borough Elks in paying tribute to lines and puts it back onto the playing field compete in the national and international mar­ Justice Berkowitz. working on behalf of the American people. kets. 7162 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 H.R.- This final version of the budget resolution on the taxpayer. We endorse President Clin­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ will launch President Clinton's 5-year plan for ton's call to eliminate the tax deduction for lob­ resentatives of the United States of America in economic stimulation, investment, and recov­ bying expenses, and we recommend the use Congress assembled, ery. It shows that we can support our Presi­ of the subsequent new tax revenues as a SECTION 1. SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON CERTAIN CHEMICALS. dent, and do what is necessary to get on with funding source for campaign finance reform. Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Har­ the business of turning this country around. I Finally, we believe Congress must act this monized Tariff Schedule of the United States urge my colleagues-on both sides of the year. We cannot afford to lose momentum. is amended by inserting in numerical se­ aisle-to meet the challenge that lies before With strong support from President Clinton quence the following new headings: us and support its final passage. and freshman Members, reform has a real "9902.31.12 1.8 Diaminoanthra· qui· Free No change No change On °' be- none (provided for in f01e 12/ chance. We have before us the opportunity to subheading 31194 2914.70.20) become the Congress that serves the people's "9902.31.13 1,8 Diaminonapth· alene Free No change No change On °' be- THE FRESHMAN CLASS ON (provided IOI in sub· fOle 12/ interest, not the special interests. heading 2921.59.1 0) 31194". CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY. The amendment made by section 1 applies HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY with respect to articles entered, or with­ OF NEW YORK TRIBUTE TO KENNETH B. drawn from warehouse for consumption, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GREENBERG or after the 15th day after the date of the en­ actment of this Act. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I consider HON. GARY L ACKERMAN our freshman class the class that broke the OF NEW YORK CONFERENCE REPORT ON HOUSE gridlock in Washington. With a new President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 64: and a dramatically different Congress, we are FISCAL YEAR 1994 BUDGET RESO­ creating a new era for change. Already we Wednesday, March 31, 1993 . LUTION have broken the gridlock on family and medi­ Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cal leave, on extending unemployment bene­ to pay a well-deserved tribute to Kenneth HON. VIC FAZIO fits, on the President's budget plan. Bruce Greenberg, a conscientious, reliable, OF CALIFORNIA And today, our freshman class releases its and sensitive educator who is retiring from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES own blueprint to continue the process and cre­ New York City Board of Education. Wednesday, March 31, 1993 ate real reform in Congress. Mr. Greenberg has dedicated his life to en­ Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of During the past 2 months I have had the hancing the lives of young Americans and im­ the conference report on House Concurrent privilege, along with my colleague JANE HAR­ proving the New York City school system, Resolution 64-the budget resolution for fiscal MAN of California, to cochair the freshman task while placing a tremendous amount of time year 1994. force on campaign reform, and I am proud to and energy serving as a foreign language The resolution determines overall goals for have played a role in helping shape the fresh­ teacher, an administrator, a computer expert, our spending priorities during the upcoming man position on this important issue. I believe an educational trainer, and a curriculum devel­ fiscal year. It sets the pace for us, as we campaign finance reform is the litmus test for oper. real change in Congress. We must pass this begin to change our spending habits-as we For 6 years, from 1979 to 1985, Mr. Green­ legislation to convince the public that our Gov­ abandon the practice of depleting our valuable berg worked at Louis Armstrong Intermediate ernment is not for sale. resources with nothing to show for it, and School 227, in Queens. While laboring tire­ Last year 48 of 63 Democratic freshmen begin to embrace a new strategy of long-term lessly, this man held such positions as the investment that nets a return on our money, signed pledges supporting the basic principles of campaign reform which include public fi­ school programmer, an administrative assist­ as we move toward economic growth. ant, and the interim assistant principal. Most nancing, voluntary spending limits, reduced In support of the President's investment notably, Mr. Greenberg's desire to improve the contributions by political action committees strategy, the resolution focuses on increased status of the school system led to his develop­ stakes in educational and re-training initiatives, and restrictions on so-called soft money. Today, freshman Democrats are renewing that ment of an innovative student database and a health programs, science and technology ini­ programming matrix for the school. As a re­ tiatives, and community and regional develop­ commitment and are calling on the House leadership to pass this legislation by the end sult, he implemented computer literacy pro­ ment. It assumes full funding of key programs grams for faculty and students. critical to the economic and physical health of of September. our people-programs such as Head Start; The goals of such reform are simple: to re­ Since 1985, Kenneth has held the highly re­ nutrition supplements for women, infants and duce the impact of special interests in con­ spected position of director for the New York children; and childhood immunization. And it gressional campaigns and give challengers a City Comprehensive Instructional Management achieves $496 billion in deficit reduction over fighting chance against incumbents. I can System. Serving in this prestigious position, the next 5 years-$76 billion more than the speak personally of the difficulties challengers Mr. Greenberg was responsible for executing President called for in his budget. face. Last year, I was outspent by my oppAssociated Press. SD-562 7164 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 31, 1993 APRIL 20 APRIL 29 investment Corporation, Points of 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Light Foundation, Court of Veterans Foreign Relations Appropriations Affairs, and Office of Science Tech­ To hold hearings on foreign policy, focus­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ nology Policy. ing on budget requests for fiscal year -committee SD-192 1994. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ MAY18 SD-419 timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ partment of Housing and Urban Devel­ 2:30 p.m. APRIL 21 opment. Appropriations SD-106 Foreign Operations Subcommittee 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings to examine foreign as­ Appropriations MAY4 sistance and transnational issues, fo­ Transportation Subcommittee cusing on population, environment, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 2:30 p.m. Appropriations health, narcotics, and anti-terrorism timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ Foreign Operations Subcommittee issues. partment of Transportation. To hold hearings to examine foreign as­ SD-138 SD-192 sistance and U.S. international eco­ Commerce, Science, and Transportation nomic and commercial interests. MAY21 To hold hearings to examine the com­ SD-138 9:00 a.m. petitiveness of the U.S. aerospace in­ Appropriations dustry, and on S. 419, to provide for en­ MAY6 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ hanced cooperation between the Fed­ 10:00 a.m. committee eral Government and the United States Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ commercial aircraft industry in aero­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ nautical technology research, develop­ committee partment of Housing and Urban Af­ ment, and commercialization. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ fairs, and certain independent agencies. SR-253 timates for fiscal year· 1994 for the SD-138 2:00 p.m. Commis3ion on National and Commu­ Energy and Natural Resources nity Service. MAY25 Mineral Resources Development and Pro­ SD-192 2:30 p.m. duction Subcommittee Appropriations Appropriations To hold oversight hearings on the Report Transportation Subcommittee Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on foreign assistance Commission. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Fed­ and the transition to democracy in the SD-366 eral Aviation Administration, focusing former Soviet Union and eastern Eu- on procurement reform. rope. APRIL 22 SD-138 SD-138 9:30 a.m. MAYll MAY27 Rules and Administration To hold hearings on proposed legislation 2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Appropriations Appropriations authorizing funds for fiscal year 1994 Foreign Operations Subcommittee VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ for the Federal Election Commission. To hold hearings to examine foreign as­ committee SR-301 sistance and U.S. foreign policy and se­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 2:00 p.m. curity interestH. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the De­ Appropriations SD-138 partment of Veterans Affairs. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SD-106 committee MAY13 Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 10:00 a.m. Transportation Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 1994 for the En­ Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ vironmental Protection Agency. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Na­ SD-106 committee tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin­ 2:30 p.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ istration, focusing on drunk driving. Energy and Natural Resources timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Fed­ SD-138 Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and eral Emergency Management Agency. Competitiveness Subcommittee SD-106 JUNES To hold oversight hearings on opportuni­ Appropriations 10:00 a.m. ties and barriers to commercialization Transportation Subcommittee Appropriations of renewable energy and energy effi­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Foreign Operations Subcommittee ciency technologies. timates for fiscal year 1994 for the U.S. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-366 Coast Guard, focusing on marine safe­ timates for fiscal year 1994 for foreign ty. assistance. APRIL 27 SD-138 SD-138 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs MAY14 JUNE 10 To hold hearings to examine environ­ 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. mental problems in the Federal Gov- Appropriations Appropriations ernment. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SD-342 committee committee 10:00 a .m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Judiciary timates for fiscal year 1994 for the timates for fiscal year 1994 for the Na­ To hold hearings on issues relating to Consumer Product Safety Commission, tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ health care fraud. Office of Consumer Affairs, Consumer tration. SD-226 Information Center, Neighborhood Re- SH-216