February 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E233 Also, the bill does not require banks to issue Peninsula representative. In this new role, he she serves as a respected leader of this very ‘‘substitute checks’’ under the Check 21 law will be helping local governments reduce their important organization. The Hibernians clearly without any fee; instead it simply says that if personal and liability risks while better serving recognized the talent of this special person. I the bank decides to charge for the substitute their residents. must also acknowledge with pride her con- check, then the bank cannot insist that the Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- tinuing role as both mother and grandmother consumer get that document in order to exer- atives to join me in thanking First Lieutenant to her three children and two grandchildren. cise the consumer’s right to a ten business Kevin R. Denecke for his 25 years of service They are very proud of her with good reason. day timeframe to get back funds lost due to a to the people of the State of Michigan and in It is an honor and a privilege to recognize check processing problem, such as a check wishing him well in his new position. His com- the dedication of Anne Marie Ferguson to the being paid twice. mitment to community and to justice have Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians State Banks benefit from faster check-processing been a model of public service. He will be Board of New York State. Her service and facilitated by Check 21. They should also have missed by the Michigan State Police and the dedication to this organization is greatly appre- to give their customers faster credit for depos- people he so competently and bravely served. ciated. its. f f f PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF THE UNI-CAPITOL FIRST LIEUTENANT KEVIN R. WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PRO- DENECKE HON. TOM FEENEY GRAM OF HON. BART STUPAK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE OF DELAWARE OF MICHIGAN Tuesday, February 15, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FEENEY. Mr. Speaker, on the dates of Tuesday, February 15, 2005 Tuesday, February 15, 2005 February 8–10, 2005, I was absent from ses- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sion attending to personal matters following Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, each year Amer- pay tribute to an outstanding member of the the death of a family member. I was unable to ica hosts thousands of foreign students from Michigan State Police, First Lieutenant Kevin attend 12 votes held during my absence. I around the globe. For those of us who de- Denecke. On January 28th, F/Lt. Denecke re- would like to note for the record that had I velop a professional or personal relationship tired as the Commander of the Manistique been present I would have voted as follows: with any of these individuals, we are truly en- State Police Post in Michigan’s Upper Penin- ‘‘Yea,’’ rollcall 20, February 8, H. Res. 46, riched by their different perspective on the sula, closing the final chapter of his career on motion to suspend the rules and agree; world. My staff has been fortunate enough to dedicated to serving the people of the State of ‘‘yea,’’ rollcall 21, February 8, H.R. 315, on host a young woman from Australia, Rhiannon Michigan. F/Lt. Denecke’s 25 years as a law motion to suspend the rules and pass; ‘‘yea,’’ Riches. Driven by her insatiable desire for enforcement officer and leader stand as a rollcall 22, February 8, H.R. 548, on motion to knowledge and experience, Rhiannon has shining example to us all. suspend the rules and pass; ‘‘yea,’’ rollcall 23, quickly become an asset to me, my staff, and A native of the Detroit area, Kevin R. February 9, H. Res. 71, on consideration of the state of Delaware. Every day, her pres- Denecke graduated from Edsel Ford High the resolution; ‘‘yea,’’ rollcall 24, February 9, ence reminds us of the innumerable benefits School in Dearborn, Michigan in 1974. He H. Con. Res. 6, on motion to suspend the available through cross-cultural exchange. then went on to attend Northern Michigan Uni- rules and pass; ‘‘yea,’’ rollcall 25, February 9, For over 100 years, Australia and the United versity in Marquette where he earned a Bach- H. Con. Res. 26, on motion to suspend the States have enjoyed a unique partnership that elor of Science degree in law enforcement and rules and agree; ‘‘yea,’’ rollcall 26, February 9, has endured world wars, economic malaise, security administration, graduating cum laude H. Con. Res. 30, on motion to suspend the and our current battle with terrorism. This tra- in 1978. rules and agree, as amended; ‘‘yea,’’ rollcall dition continues through the Uni-Capitol Wash- In the fall of 1979, Kevin began his career 27, February 10, H. Res. 75, on agreeing to ington Internship Program, which provides with the Michigan State Police as a graduate the resolution; ‘‘nay,’’ rollcall 28, February 10, Australian students with the opportunity to ex- of the 96th Recruit School, and was assigned H.R. 418, on agreeing to the amendment perience American democracy first-hand to the Munising Post. Over the years he has (NADLER); ‘‘nay,’’ rollcall 29, February 10, H.R. through internships with Congressional offices. served in communities across the State of 418, on agreeing to the amendment (FARR); The Uni-Capitol Program is the pro bono ef- Michigan as a shift supervisor, a narcotics offi- ‘‘nay,’’ rollcall 30, February 10, H.R. 418, on fort of former long-time House and Senate cer, on the Governor’s security detail, and as motion to recommit with instructions; ‘‘yea,’’ staffer Eric K. Federing. During the 1990s, Mr. a unit commander. rollcall 31, February 10, H.R. 418, on pas- Federing made extensive visits to Australian In May 1989, he was promoted to Detective sage. universities, where he lectured on government, Lieutenant and became the commander of the f politics, and news media. These visits were Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement his impetus for the successful program that Team (UPSET). During his final tenure as HONORING ANNE MARIE FER- Uni-Capitol is today. commander of UPSET, his multi-jurisdictional GUSON OF THE LADIES ANCIENT Currently, there are seven universities par- street narcotics team covered twelve counties ORDER OF HIBERNIANS ticipating from across Australia. A dozen stu- of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. dents travel to Washington, DC annually as After three years leading UPSET, Mr. HON. JAMES T. WALSH part of the exchange, which has received sup- Denecke was promoted to First Lieutenant, OF NEW YORK port from both the U.S. and Australian govern- and made commander of the Manistique Post. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments. In 2004, Mr. Federing’s firm, KPMG Known as ‘‘the LT’’ to the officers at the post, LLP, recognized the significance of the pro- F/Lt. Denecke has earned a reputation Tuesday, February 15, 2005 gram with a Chairman’s Award for Excellence throughout his career as a strong leader who Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Volunteerism. However, according to Mr. goes out of his way to help the officers under recognize the accomplishments and dedication Federing, the enthusiastic students who em- him grow and advance professionally. of Anne Marie Ferguson to the Ladies Ancient brace this incredible opportunity are the true On a personal note, Mr. Speaker, as a Order of Hibernians State Board of New York beating heart of the program. former State Trooper myself, I have had the State. Mr. Speaker, I know that our experience has pleasure of knowing F/Lt. Denecke over the Anne Marie Ferguson, the LAOH New York not been unique. The other students and con- years, particularly during his time undercover State President, has been a dedicated mem- gressional hosts in 2005 should be congratu- and when he was on the Governor’s detail. I ber for 36 years. She is a Syracuse native lated for participating in this exchange: Julian have always enjoyed his friendship, and ad- who graduated from Bishop Ludden High Barendse (Melbourne University) in the office mired his service to the people of Michigan’s School and then went on to graduate from of Sen. CHUCK HAGEL of Nebraska; Anna Bir- First Congressional District. Maria Regina College in Syracuse. mingham (University of Western Australia) in Although F/Lt. Denecke’s career with the Her many years of dedication to the LAOH the office of Rep. of Ohio and the Michigan State Police has ended, he will con- resulted in her becoming a board member House Administration Committee, majority; tinue to serve the public as the Michigan Mu- some 12 years ago. This in turn led to her Kirstan Fulton (University of Wollongong) in nicipal Risk Management Authority’s Upper election as State President in July 2003 where the office of Rep. SAM FARR of California;

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:39 Feb 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15FE8.006 E15PT1 E234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 15, 2005 Alethea Giles (Macquarie University) in the of- On rollcall vote No. 20 I would have voted environmental, efficient and neighborhood- fice of Rep. JERROLD NADLER of New York; ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall vote No. 21 I would have friendly fashion. Sana Nakata (Melbourne University) in the of- voted ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall vote No. 22 I would f fice of Rep. of Florida; have voted ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall vote No. 23 I Yvonne Oberhollenzer (University of Queens- would have voted ‘‘no,’’ on rollcall vote No. 24 A TRIBUTE TO JOYCE WILSON HARLEY, ESQ. land) in the office of Rep. LORETTA SANCHEZ of I would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall vote No. California; Lauren Reed (Deakin University) in 25 I would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall vote the office of the House Transportation and In- No. 26 I would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. frastructure Committee, minority; Peita Rich- vote No. 27 I would have voted ‘‘no,’’ on roll- OF NEW JERSEY ards (Macquarie University) in the office of the call vote No. 28 I would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Administration Committee, minority; An- rollcall vote No. 29 I would have voted ‘‘yea,’’ Tuesday, February 15, 2005 thony Skews (Melbourne University) in the of- on rollcall vote No. 30 I would have voted Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to fice of the House Science Committee, major- ‘‘yea,’’ on rollcall vote No. 31 I would have call to your attention the work of a woman I ity; Luke Toy (University of Canberra) in the voted ‘‘no.’’ am proud to represent in Congress, Joyce Wil- office of Sen. CHRISTOPHER DODD of Con- f son Harley, Esq. Ms. Harley was recognized necticut; and, Ariella Webb (Melbourne Univer- as a recipient of the Essex County Dr. Martin sity) in the office of the House Small Business INTRODUCTION OF BIKE COMMUTER ACT Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award on Feb- Committee, majority. ruary 15, 2005. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to our It is only fitting that Joyce Wilson Harley be Australian friends for their unbridled enthu- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER honored in this, the permanent record of the siasm, tireless work ethic, and friendship over OF OREGON greatest freely elected body on Earth, for she these past two months. The relationships we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has a long career of dedication to public serv- have forged here will last a lifetime, and it is Tuesday, February 15, 2005 ice. my sincere hope that every congressional of- Joyce’s recognition today as a recipient of fice partake in a similar endeavor. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, the Essex County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Congressman and I are intro- f Leadership Award is quite appropriate. As the ducing legislation to extend commuter benefits HONORING FREDERICK DOUGLASS first African American elected to the Board of to bicyclists. This important legislation includes Trustees for the Village of South Orange, IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HIS- bicycles in the definition of transportation cov- TORY MONTH Joyce has been a leader and a role model in ered by the qualified transportation fringe ben- the African-American community. efit. After completing her honors degree at the HON. FRANK R. WOLF Currently, employers may offer a Transpor- Douglass College of Rutgers University, Joyce OF VIRGINIA tation Fringe Benefit to their employees for went on to complete her Juris Doctorate at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commuting to work. Employees who take ad- Rutgers Law School. In addition to serving as Tuesday, February 15, 2005 vantage of this program may receive a tax ex- a Village Trustee in South Orange, Joyce was emption benefit totaling $200 for participating Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of also elected Village President. in qualified parking plans or $105 for transit or Prior to assuming her current position as Black History Month, I would like to honor van-pool expenses. Employees may also opt Frederick Douglass, a great advocate of Executive Director of the Newark Downtown to take cash compensation instead, which is District, Joyce has held numerous positions in human rights. The Caring Institute along with subject to employment taxes. The Bike Com- the National Park Service is celebrating the the area of community and neighborhood de- muter Act would extend these same Transpor- velopment. One of her most prominent roles 187th birthday of Frederick Douglass with an tation Fringe Benefits to employees who event called ‘‘Honoring Frederick Douglass: A was during her tenure as the Executive Direc- choose to commute by bicycle, eliminating the tor of the New Jersey Multi City Local Initia- Celebration of Black History.’’ The celebration disincentive for this alternative mode of trans- was held at Ford’s Theatre on February 14. tives Support Corporation (LISC). Under her portation. leadership, NJ LISC expanded its investment Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, It’s time to level the playing field for bicycle and after eventually buying his freedom he in the 14 municipalities it serves to twice its commuters. Bicycling is one of the cleanest, original size. went on to become a popular orator, author healthiest, most energy-efficient and environ- and publisher. He fought against discrimina- Ms. Harley’s devotion to community devel- mentally friendly modes of transportation that opment extends far beyond simply completing tion of all types throughout his lifetime. Mr. exist today. Nearly 500,000 Americans already Douglass played a great role in bringing about the task at hand. Her efforts were instrumental ride their bicycles to work on a daily basis, in the state of New Jersey implementing a the abolition of slavery in America. He worked and 52 percent of Americans want to bike for women’s rights as well, stating, ‘‘I would Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit law. more than they do. According to the Bureau of This law brings $20 million in new investment give women the vote, precisely as I insisted Transportation Statistics, bicycles are second upon giving the colored man the right to vote. in New Jersey’s most distressed cities. only to cars as a preferred mode of transpor- Beyond her post with the Newark Downtown Right is of no sex—truth is of no color—God tation, demonstrating their significant potential District, Joyce also donates her time for other is the Father of us all and we are all breth- for commuter use. Many Americans own one worthy projects. She is currently the president ren.’’ Toward the end of his life, Mr. Douglass or more bicycles, but limit their use to rec- of the Board of Trustees of the Newark Emer- served as a recorder of deeds and marshall reational purposes. At a time when commu- gency Services for Families. Ms. Harley is for the District of Columbia and also as an nities across the country are seeking to re- also a past president of the Association of ambassador to Haiti. duce traffic congestion, improve air quality, in- I encourage my colleagues to remember Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey. crease the safety of their neighborhoods, and Mr. Speaker, I am far from the first to recog- this great man during this month honoring decrease petroleum dependence, bicycles nize the outstanding contributions of Ms. Har- those who have played such an important part offer a wonderful alternative to driving for the ley. In addition to receiving numerous awards in our Nation’s history. more than 50 percent of the working popu- for her work as the Director of Community De- f lation who commute five miles or less to work. velopment for First Union and Fleet Banks, PERSONAL EXPLANATION In addition, since the adoption of ISTEA in Joyce has also been recognized twice by the 1991, Federal spending on bicycle facilities New Jersey State Legislature. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO and infrastructure has increased dramatically, The New Jersey State Council on the Hu- contributing to a significant improvement in the manities awarded Joyce its first ever Civic OF CALIFORNIA bicycling environment in a variety of commu- Leadership award. In 2003 the Women in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities. Support of the Million Man March awarded Tuesday, February 15, 2005 This legislation is an important step in mak- Joyce the coveted Community Relations Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, due to reasons ing the Federal Government a better partner award for her leadership in facilitating the re- beyond my control, I was unable to vote Feb- for more livable communities. The Federal ceipt of financial assistance by community ruary 8 through February 10 of this year. I Government should further support these groups throughout the state in order to com- would like the RECORD to reflect how I would goals by providing transportation benefits to plete much needed neighborhood revitalization have voted on the following votes. people who choose to commute in a healthy, projects.

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