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HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMOND 21, 2008 Mr. Farias will be celebrated for his discipline, and respect to authority in a demo- J. MAGNARELLI contributions to Burlington County at the Bur- cratic society. lington County Republican Committee and This achievement is a true honor to all the HON. JAMES T. WALSH Burlington County Republican Women’s An- young men and women involved in the Cocke OF NEW YORK nual Lincoln Day Dinner. County NJROTC program. The rankings, each IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Perhaps one of the most gregarious and en- respectively, show the dedication and commit- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 thusiastic Edgewater Park residents, Vince ment to service and our Nation. Farias was always a proponent of action lead- It is exciting for me to see the young men Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, ing to results. A veteran schoolteacher, bank- and women of Cocke County NJROTC estab- I rise today to honor the life of a consummate er, and small business owner, Vincent served lishing such high standards at a young age gentleman and a terrific ambassador for the 6 years on the Edgewater Park Township and it bestows great promise for the State of central New York community, the Honorable Committee and as mayor in 1987 and 1991. Tennessee and our Nation alike. Armond J. Magnarelli, who passed away last After first filling a vacant freeholder seat in Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join weekend. 1991, Vince went on to serve 5 terms as a me this evening in honoring the Cocke County A teacher by trade at Lyncourt School, member of the Burlington County Board of NJROTC program for their commitment to ex- Armond entered elected office as a member of Chosen Freeholders. During that time, Vince cellence, dedication, and promise as future the Syracuse City School District Board of was an advocate for the county’s open space leaders of America. Education, eventually rising to become its president. Armand later ran for and won a preservation work and redevelopment plans. f seat on the Syracuse City Council and was One of his most notable projects included the creation and implementation of the NJ Transit IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROCCO S. elected council president, serving until 1985. OLIVERIO, JR. His public service career also included service Riverline Light Rail system, which made its in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. debut in 2004. Since then, it has had a posi- Mr. Magnarelli worked as a marketing exec- tive ripple effect on surrounding businesses HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH utive at KeyBank and later as regional director and residential communities along the Dela- OF OHIO of the State parks and recreation. He was a ware River. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vince was also instrumental in creating the member of the New York State Council of the Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Arts, New York State Draft Board, board of di- county’s Veterans Military Service Medal. rectors of P.E.A.C.E., Inc., and board of direc- Through this project, several military assist- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise tors of the Syracuse Chiefs baseball team. ance programs have been developed to help today in remembrance and honor of Rocco S. He was inducted into the Greater Syracuse aid our area veterans. Oliverio, Jr. He was a beloved member of his Sports Hall of Fame and the Oswego State In addition, Vince worked with the South west Cleveland neighborhood, and was known Athletic Hall of Fame at his alma mater. In Jersey Freeholder’s Association and the New for his dedication to the community. He served 1950 and 1951, he coached the boys of St. Jersey Association of Counties, where he Ward 14 as a representative to the Cuyahoga Lucy’s to back-to-back parochial league bas- served as president in 2002. Vince has also County Central Committee with honor and dis- ketball championships. worked with the American Red Cross and the tinction, and touched those around him with Regardless of his position and his workload, March of Dimes. his unique sense of humor. Armand’s heart never ventured far from his Madam Speaker, I would like to extend my Rocco was never afraid to get involved and native northside of Syracuse. He was a mem- sincere gratitude for his leadership, commit- confront the challenges of his home neighbor- ber of the Our Lady of Pompei Holy Name So- ment, and service to the public. hood. He maintained his faith in the innate ciety for 50 years, served on its parish council, f goodness of people and the ability of commu- and was active in the fundraising and building nity and public services to overcome chal- of the new parish school in 1966. HONORING THE COCKE COUNTY lenges. He invested a large part of himself in Armond was a member of the Italian Amer- NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFI- everything he did and was always genuinely ican Athletic Club and was well-known for his CERS’ TRAINING CORPS interested in helping; even better, he often had longtime work in local theater and the arts, in- a solution. cluding the famed Pompeian Players, Salt City HON. DAVID DAVIS Rocco is fondly remembered by his daugh- for the Performing Arts, and Theater 90. When OF TENNESSEE ters, Shellie Gay and Sheila Hall-Blagg, and new development threatened the future of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his eight grandchildren. Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse, it Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join was Armond who stepped in to save the treas- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 me in honoring the memory of Rocco S. ured facility. Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Oliverio, Jr., a man whose tireless work to- Though retired, Armond kept busy through Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the wards improving his hometown of Cleveland many civic activities, and up until recently, Cocke County Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ will set an example for generations to come. central New Yorkers could still visit with Training Corps (NJROTC) program for their f Armond every Sunday morning as he hosted achievements this past year. In 2007, the the popular ‘‘Italian Hour’’ on WFBL radio. Cocke County NJROTC program was ranked CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL Armond Magnarelli was a prince of a man number one in the State of Tennessee and FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION who dedicated himself to his family, his com- number six in the United States in competi- NEW YORK GIANTS FOR WINNING munity, and his passion for living. He will be tions including academics, athletics, and mili- SUPER VOWL XLII dearly missed by all who knew him. tary drill. SPEECH OF f In addition to achieving such great acco- TRIBUTE TO VINCENT R. FARIAS lades in competitions, the Cocke County HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL NJROTC planned, coordinated, and completed OF NEW YORK 2,153 community service hours in the Cocke IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM SAXTON County, Hamblen County and Knox County OF NEW JERSEY areas during the 2006–2007 school year. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Cocke County NJROTC is a citizen Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, February 13, 2008 leadership program designed to develop in- throw the full weight of my endorsement be- Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today formed and responsible young men and hind a resolution of substantial import and in recognition of Vincent Farias. On February women who embody honor, self-reliance, self- consequence: that New York’s championship

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:41 Mar 27, 2008 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD08\RECFILES\E13FE8.REC E13FE8 mmaher on PROD1PC76 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2008 football team be congratulated and honored for nearly all of San Diego County, except for Service to successfully manage the species for its come-from-behind Super Bowl win last Camp Pendleton. A key benefit of H.R. 29 will under their respective jurisdictions. In order to week, one that left the sports world simulta- be the construction of a water system phys- further this success, the Commissions have neously stunned and elated. ically connecting Camp Pendleton to the San advocated for management of subsistence ac- The competition was formidable and the Diego Aqueduct, thereby making it possible to tivities. Section 119 of the MMPA does not challenge facing the Giants daunting. Experts use imported water as needed, including currently allow for management of subsistence did not give the Giants much chance of pre- emergency mobilization in time of conflict. activities prior to a depletion finding under the vailing and the odds-makers in Las Vegas The conference report for the Fiscal Year Act. made them 12-point underdogs. The New 2003 Omnibus Appropriations Act directed the In 2000, the Clinton Administration sent England Patriots represented a veteran squad Bureau of Reclamation, under the Santa Mar- Congress a draft bill to reauthorize the MMPA of impressive offensive muscle, strolling onto garita River feasibility authorization, to ‘‘... and included in it authorities for the Alaska the field with a historic perfect season and an perform the studies needed to address current Marine Mammal Commissions to manage and expected fourth championship within its grasp. and future municipal, domestic, military, envi- enforce subsistence activities. The Bush Ad- But the New York Giants proved resilient. Eli ronmental, and other water uses from the ministration followed suit including similar lan- Manning led the way, charging down the field Santa Margarita River.’’ Funding for Reclama- guage in its own draft bill to reauthorize the with a 12-play, 83-yard drive that capitalized tion’s feasibility study of the Santa Margarita MMPA. on the great skill of David Tyree, Brandon Ja- Conjunctive Use Project has been provided in I have not taken the exact approach of the cobs, Steve Smith, and Plaxico Burress. each subsequent fiscal year up to the present, Clinton and Bush proposals, however, I do be- This upset was no ordinary win. Facing a and its work is more than 90 percent com- lieve this legislation will achieve the same re- team dead set on making history, the G-men plete. When signed into law, this project will sult. I have worked with the administration, the blazed a trail of their own, becoming the first be funded by the Department of Navy and De- Alaska Native Marine Mammal Commissions, NFC wild card team to win a Super Bowl. partment of the Interior. This project is essen- and State of Alaska representatives to develop Theirs is a story of unparalleled heart and in- tial to ensure that Camp Pendleton has a larg- a bill that allows for management prior to a spiration, of surpassing expectations and se- er water supply to meet the current and future depletion finding under the MMPA. curing triumph in the face of all odds. Theirs needs of the base. The Whaling Convention Act of 1949, which is an American story, and they have accord- This project has been vetted by multiple governs the Bowhead whale subsistence ac- ingly ascended from being New York’s team to committees over a number of years and found tivities, and the more recently passed legisla- being America’s team. to be of the utmost importance to the Marines tion implementing the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Join me in spirited congratulations and well at Camp Pendleton, while also benefiting the Treaty, governing the subsistence take of wishes for America’s team, the New York Gi- city of Fallbrook. It will provide for enhanced polar bears, are two excellent examples of ants, in their 17–14 championship win. recharge and recovery from the underground legislation Congress passed to authorize ma- f basin on Camp Pendleton to provide a con- rine mammal management activities. stant water supply for the base, along with a This legislation will further refine the cooper- SANTA MARGARITA RIVER, CALI- safe, reliable, drought-and earthquake-proof ative management process under the MMPA FORNIA, CONSTRUCTION AU- water supply for more than 35,000 families. to ensure that Alaska Natives and the Federal THORIZATION Again, I thank my colleagues for working agencies with marine mammal management with me and my constituents to move H.R. 29 authority have the tools they need to continue SPEECH OF through the legislative process. their successful management efforts. HON. DARRELL E. ISSA f I urge my colleagues to support this impor- OF CALIFORNIA tant conservation legislation. INTRODUCTION OF THE MARINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f MAMMAL COOPERATIVE AGREE- Tuesday, February 12, 2008 MENTS IN ALASKA AMEND- HONORING THE LIFE OF Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak MENTS ACT OF 2008 MONSIGNOR JOSEPH CHAMPLIN on behalf of my bill H.R. 29. the Santa Mar- garita Conjunctive Use Project. I would like to HON. DON YOUNG HON. JAMES T. WALSH thank Chairmen NICK RAHALL and IKE SKELTON OF ALASKA OF NEW YORK for quickly moving this bill through their re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spective committees. This is now the third Congress in which this bill has passed the Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Wednesday, February 13, 2008 house, and I hope the Senate will act just as Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, quickly. am pleased to introduce today the Marine I rise today to honor the life of one of The Santa Margarita Conjunctive Use Mammal Cooperative Agreements in Alaska Syracuse’s most beloved priests. Monsignor Project is very important to U.S. Marine Corps Amendments of 2008. Joseph Champlin, who passed away on Janu- Base Camp Pendleton and the city of The 1994 amendments to the Marine Mam- ary 17 at the age of 77. Fallbrook. In 1966 the U.S. District Court for mal Protection Act created section 119 of the Throughout his life Father Joe was dedi- the Southern District of California entered a Act, titled ‘‘Marine Mammal Cooperative cated not only to the priesthood and his faith, stipulated judgment in U.S. v. Fallbrook P.U.D. Agreements in Alaska,’’ which allows the Sec- but also to the people and communities he directing the Department of the Interior to pro- retaries of Commerce and the Interior to enter served. vide a ‘‘physical solution’’ to the 60/40 alloca- into cooperative agreements with Alaska Na- Ordained in 1956, Father Joe served for 50 tion of the Santa Margarita River. Since then, tive organizations. These cooperative agree- years in the Syracuse Diocese. He served as previous legislative efforts to authorize a ments have been very successful in creating pastor in three parishes, including as rector of project carrying out the Federal judge’s man- statewide and regional Alaska Native Marine the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception date have not been successful despite past Mammal Commissions protecting species from 1995 until his retirement in 2005. Even in support of Members of the California Congres- such as the polar bear, walrus, sea otters, retirement, Msgr. Champlin was active in the sional delegation. Finally, through a long proc- beluga whale, harbor and ice seals, and church and the community. In 2006 he be- ess of negotiation between the Marine Corps Steller sea lions. The cooperative agreements came priest in residence at Our Lady of Good and the city, this conjunctive use project was have provided grants to Alaska Native Marine Counsel Church in Warners, New York. agreed upon. This design was deemed to fully Mammal Commissions to conduct important Father Joe was known worldwide for being implement the court’s directive at far less than marine mammal data collection efforts, marine a prolific writer. He wrote more than 62 books half the cost of previous proposals with no en- mammal research, and monitor subsistence and pamphlets on liturgy, pastoral theology, vironmental degradation. activities. love, and marriage. In fact, Father Champlin’s Furthermore, passage of this authorization Alaska Natives have been excellent stew- ‘‘Together for Life’’ continues to lead Catholic for the conjunctive use project is essential to ards of Alaska’s natural resources for cen- couples across the country and around the giving Camp Pendleton access to the San turies. The Alaska Native Marine Mammal world through preparation for marriage. Diego Aqueduct. Since its completion, the aq- Commissions have continued this tradition by In addition to his success as a writer, Msgr. ueduct has provided ample access to South- working cooperatively with the Fish and Wild- Champlin remained committed to the people ern California’s regional water supply system life Service and the National Marine Fisheries of the greater Syracuse area throughout his

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He also urer, and Secretary of Parma Women’s Demo- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 received the Post-Standard Achievement cratic Club; Precinct Committeewoman and Award in 2005 and the Temple Adath Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Democratic Ward Leader for the community of Yeshurun Citizen of the year award this past Speaker, I rise today to honor the efforts of Seven Hills; and a founding member of St. An- October. the volunteers of Tennessee and the First Dis- thony of Padua Parish; just to name a few of trict. Of One Accord Ministry is a charity that her many accomplishments and activities. Msgr. Champlin’s commitment to the Catho- is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join lic Church and the people that he served is Tennessee has been called the ‘‘Volunteer’’ me in honoring the memory of Dee Benson, a unquestionable. He was a beloved priest and state by the great efforts of our citizens during much-loved activist whose contributions to her friend, and will be sorely missed. The War of 1812. Since The War of 1812 the community will continue to uphold her legacy. people of Tennessee continue to show pride, f f dedication and service through volunteer ef- forts. People from around the nation are mov- COMMEMORATING THE COURAGE TRIBUTE TO MARTHA W. BARK ing into my district to enjoy the wonderful qual- OF THE HAITIAN SOLDIERS ity of life found in it’s beauty and the spirit of THAT FOUGHT FOR AMERICAN its people. Our first volunteers were heroes INDEPENDENCE IN THE ‘‘SIEGE HON. JIM SAXTON serving in The War of 1812 and our citizens OF SAVANNAH’’ OF NEW JERSEY today are heroes sacrificing their time and ef- SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fort to volunteer in an assortment of ways. Of One Accord Ministry serves two rural and HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Wednesday, February 13, 2008 lowly populated counties in my district and OF NEW YORK continually utilizes the efforts of nearly 500 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today people during 2007. These 500 volunteers Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in recognition of Martha Bark. On February 21, have sacrificed over 51,533 hours of service 2008, Mrs. Bark will be celebrated for her con- and have served over 71,695 people in var- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tributions to southern New Jersey at the Bur- ious ways. The ministry serves from four phys- appreciation of the significant Haitian contribu- lington County Republican Committee and ical sites offering emergency food distribution, tion to the American fight for independence. A Burlington County Republican Women’s An- meal delivery for seniors five days a week, pioneering band of 500 Haitians volunteered nual Lincoln Day Dinner. participating in our states summer feeding pro- at the inception of this Nation’s great story, Martha Bark has dedicated a lifetime of gram, offering a free medical clinic, doing laying life and limb on the line for the cause service to our communities. A resident of Med- home repairs, organizing the county’s Christ- of liberty. That effort left an indelible mark on ford for over 40 years, Martha served on the mas programs and others. history, drawing the largest unit of soldiers of township school board for 10 years and the Of One Accord does not work alone. They African descent to fight in the ‘Siege of Savan- township committee for 7 years. She was also work hand-in-hand with schools, clubs, scouts, nah.’ appointed mayor and served two full terms. and Postal workers to help complete their mis- It is the highest expression of selflessness sion. Similarly, partnerships with businesses, and generosity to brush aside geopolitical divi- Furthering her interest in serving the broad hospitals and laboratories provide other serv- sions and serve nobly in support of another community, Martha was elected to the Bur- ices for the clinic. The help does not stop nation. We salute these valiant men—over lington County Board of Chosen Freeholders there; many others supply resources and help 300 of which were killed on our soil—for help- in 1984. Given her background in education in any way possible. ing secure and establish our great democracy, and community preservation, she became the We tend to overlook the millions of volun- for answering the call in defense of neighbors, chairperson of the Water Quality Management teers across the nation giving their time and in defense of friends. Board and worked on several additional com- efforts. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ap- That island nation has, over the years, prov- mittees aimed at increasing open space. Mar- plaud the volunteers from Of One Accord Min- en its commitment to courage—leading a suc- tha served four consecutive terms and was istry who have served for twenty years and all cessful battle for independence of its own and appointed freeholder director for 2 years. of the volunteers in Tennessee’s First District repudiating early the pernicious institution of After her tenure as a freeholder, Martha alike. slavery, Hundreds of years later, we have not went on to become a member of the New Jer- f forgotten. sey State Assembly for 2 years and finally, a f member of the New Jersey State Senate in IN REMEMBRANCE OF DOLORES EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES 1997. As a senator, she served on the Trans- ‘‘DEE’’ BENSON OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- portation and Economic Growth, Tourism, and TIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE Agricultural Committee, where she was elect- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A ed chairperson. As a former business owner, OF OHIO REPRESENTATIVE OF THE it was natural for Martha to become a member IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATE OF CALIFORNIA of the Senate Community & Urban Affairs Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Committee and also a member of the Senate SPEECH OF Budget Committee. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance and honor of Dolores HON. RUSH D. HOLT Outside public office, Martha has volun- ‘‘Dee’’ Benson, a beloved figure in Cleveland teered her time to various organizations. She OF NEW JERSEY area politics and a loving wife, mother, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a member of the Burlington County Farm- grandmother. land Preservation Advisory Board and the Bur- Dee was born in 1925 in Altoona, Pennsyl- Tuesday, February 12, 2008 lington County Open Space Advisory Board. vania, where she spent most of her early life. Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to Martha also sat on the Burlington County She was an exceptional student at Altoona honor the life and legacy of TOM LANTOS. The Family Services Board and was a member of High School, and had a special gift for foreign passing of Chairman LANTOS is a great loss to the HB Industrial Village Conservancy Board languages and science. She was offered a full the Congress, our Nation, and to oppressed of Trustees. tuition scholarship to Penn State University, people worldwide. Madam Speaker, I would like to extend my but chose to go to work instead. She married Born in Budapest, Congressman LANTOS sincere gratitude for her leadership, commit- Bud in 1947 and they moved to Cleveland to was 16 in 1944 when Nazis captured and oc- ment, and service to the public. raise their seven children, Robert, Patrick, cupied the city. He twice escaped Nazi labor

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Most recently, a resentative LANTOS came to the United States and Don Love, and a son, Bruce Crinklaw, but veteran’s memorial was added to the site to with his childhood sweetheart, and soon-to-be is survived by a host of other family, including honor those who have served in our Armed wife, Annette Tillemann. Over the past 58 her twin sister, Charlene Blalock-Carlson, and Forces. In addition to his mayoral duties, Larry years, LANTOS and Tillemann were rarely far three other sisters, Carrie Perkins, Cyndie was elected to the Burlington County Board of apart and worked tirelessly together to cham- Huntsberger, and Sandy Elkhardt; daughters, Chosen Freeholders in 1995. pion human rights around the globe. Today, Sharlee Villa and Carla Dennis; cousin, From 1997–2008, Larry represented the 8th my thoughts and prayers are with her and the George Cady; and numerous grandchildren District as a member of the New Jersey State Lantos children. and great-grandchildren. Assembly. He continued to offer his talents in When LANTOS came to Congress in 1980, Madam Speaker, I know my colleagues will the Assembly as a member of the Agriculture the first major piece of legislation he intro- join me in remembering Cherie Love’s lifelong & Natural Resources Committee, the Judiciary duced was to award honorary American citi- passion for education and her love of family Committee, and as vice-chair of the Solid and zenship to Raoul Wallenberg, whom he called and community and in offering our condo- Hazardous Waste Committee. As a conscien- ‘‘the central figure in my life.’’ Wallenberg was lences to her family and friends. tious elected public official, Larry took the con- cerns of his constituents to heart as he be- a central figure in the lives of many European f Jews. came a member of the Commission to Deter A few years later TOM founded the Human IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH AN- Criminal Activity and a member of the Military Rights Caucus. As co-chairman of the caucus, NIVERSARY OF COLEMAN’S AU- and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. No stranger to the community at large, Larry LANTOS was the leading critic of abusive and THENTIC IRISH PUB despotic regimes abroad. He was unafraid to served on the board of the Burlington County Red Cross and was also chairman of the Bur- confront the Chinese Government for its HON. JAMES T. WALSH lington County Boy Scouts Mahalala District. human rights record and he was undeterred in OF NEW YORK He is also a member of the Mount Laurel Ro- his efforts to end the ongoing genocide in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary Club for 17 years and served one term as Darfur. Most recently he helped move through Wednesday, February 13, 2008 president. Congress tough sanctions on the Burmese Madam Speaker and colleagues, it gives me junta to help restore that country’s democracy. Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, great honor to recognize Larry Chatzidakis for As chairman of the House Committee on I rise today to recognize the 75th anniversary his tremendous efforts and devotion to his Foreign Affairs for the past year, Congress- of Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub in Syracuse, community. I and the people of New Jersey man LANTOS continued to be a moral leader New York. are greatly appreciative of him and sincerely on human rights and an advocate for those Founded in 1933, Coleman’s, located on thank him for all of his dedication. who had none. Tipperary Hill, is a fixture of the Central New f TOM LANTOS was a friend to me and to all York community. Throughout its long history. people who believed in the basic rights of all Coleman’s has transformed from a working IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAMESE people. I am honored to have served with him man’s saloon in the 1930’s to a college hot NEW YEAR: TET, 2008—YEAR OF and I will do my best to work for continued ful- spot in the 1970’s to the first class restaurant THE RAT fillment of his ideals. and pub it is today. With its great food, won- f derful service, and Irish atmosphere. Cole- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO IN MEMORY OF CHERIE LOVE man’s Authentic Irish Pub is a place for all generations to enjoy and is a premiere attrac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in central New York. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Coleman’s has always strived to maintain Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, 2008, is OF CALIFORNIA the highest standards of public service, and I the Year of the Rat. As the Vietnamese com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am proud to recognize them today. I congratu- munity in Greater Cleveland gathers at St. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 late owner Peter J. Coleman, his wife Mary Helena Catholic Church to enjoy their Viet- Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in Pat and children, and his employees, both namese culture, I join them in celebration of memory of my longtime friend, Cherie Willard past and present, on reaching this milestone. this rich heritage. Love. She passed away a couple of weeks On behalf of the people of the 25th District of The Tet is the time of the year for our Viet- ago but she will always be remembered by New York, I thank them for their 75 years of namese neighbors to honor those that have those she touched. business that has been such a positive influ- gone before us and enjoy the company of And she touched many. ence on the community. family and friends. This year’s celebration will Cherie was a Ventura County, California, f honor community leaders, and serve as a native, having been born in Oxnard 76 years TRIBUTE TO LARRY CHATZIDAKIS demonstration of Vietnamese music and ago. After earning a bachelor’s degree from dance. Whittier College and a master’s from La Verne 2008 also marks thirty-three years of service College. Cherie embarked on a career as a HON. JIM SAXTON to the community by the Vietnamese Commu- kindergarten teacher. For the first twelve OF NEW JERSEY nity in Greater Cleveland, Inc. The Viet- years, she taught in Oceano and San Luis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES namese Community, Inc. has been an invalu- Obispo, but then returned to her roots and Wednesday, February 13, 2008 able resource for hundreds of Clevelanders, taught in the Ventura Unified School District linking them to needed services and serving to for the next 26 years. Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today maintain the rich heritage of the Vietnamese Teaching was not a job to Cherie; it was her in recognition of Larry Chatzidakis. On Feb- people. passion. ruary 21, 2008, Mr. Chatzidakis will be cele- I would also like to take this opportunity to That passion for her students and profes- brated for his contributions to Burlington Coun- recognize Le Nguyen, President of the Viet- sion earned her recognition in October 1986 ty at the Burlington County Republican Com- namese Community in Greater Cleveland, as the top teacher of the month by the Greater mittee and Burlington County Republican Inc., and all their members, for their commit- Ventura Chamber of Commerce’s Youth and Women’s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner. ment to Vietnamese-Americans of Northeast Education Committee. Outside the classroom, Since 1985, Larry Chatzidakis has rep- Ohio. Cherie was an active member of the Philan- resented the best interests of Burlington Coun- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join thropic Education Organization, Alpha Delta ty residents. He was first elected to the Mount me in celebration of the Vietnamese New Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Cali- Laurel Township Council and remained until Year, Tet 2008: Year of the Rat. May the Viet- fornia Retired Teacher’s Association. 2000. Proving a valuable asset to the commu- namese community of Cleveland, and through- Cherie also served as president of the Ven- nity, Larry was re-elected mayor four times out the nation, carry on their proud heritage tura Retired Teachers Association Scholarship and spearheaded numerous projects during throughout the year.

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It was this belief that motivated Dr. SPEECH OF tary Academy nomination committee. Woodson to author many books and publish General Munger inspired all of those he many articles on the outstanding contributions HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL of so many proud and courageous African OF NEW YORK knew, including myself. He was a man full of character and integrity who treated all human Americans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beings with dignity and generosity. Munger Dr. Woodson’s belief in the importance of Tuesday, February 12, 2008 helped thousands of young people achieve historical study played a critical role in pre- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today goals that otherwise might not have been pos- serving the rich history of African Americans in mourning of a most distinguished colleague, sible. From simple guidance to providing a throughout the United States. His efforts led to a champion for America, a lifelong survivor, stable home environment or providing free the foundation of Negro History Week, which would later become Black History Month. His and a kind friend, Representative TOM LAN- rent to a student in his apartment building, he writings and teachings encourage not only Af- TOS. asked only that they ‘‘pay it forward’’ by help- rican Americans, but all Americans, to reflect He stood at the near-perilous brink of his- ing others when they are in a position to do on, become educated about, and treasure tory. Born to Jewish parents in Budapest, so. these outstanding efforts. Dr. Woodson has Hungary, he joined the Hungarian under- General Munger is survived by his wife, the also been seen by many other historians as a ground—at not yet 17—after the Nazi occupa- former Tamsen Nichols, whom he married 37 true inspiration. In the First Congressional Dis- years ago, and their adult children, Edward tion and twice escaped from forced labor trict, I am proud to represent organizations camp. He was beaten. His mother, much of Earl and Eleanor Elizabeth of the San Fran- such as the Interfaith Federation of Northwest his family, and the family of his high school cisco Bay area. Indiana, under the leadership of Executive Di- sweetheart-turned-wife were killed. f rector Patricia Jackson, and the Gary Frontiers He transformed tragedy into triumph. After PERSONAL EXPLANATION Service Club, under the leadership of Presi- earning an American education and raising a dent Oliver J. Gilliam, which have carried on family, he became the only Holocaust survivor such important ideals, reiterating the need for elected to the U.S. Congress in 1980. Three HON. GENE GREEN merging cultural beliefs and tradition and com- years later, he had founded the Congressional OF TEXAS ing together to reflect on the past in seeking Human Rights Caucus. And last year, he be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to improve the future. came the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Wednesday, February 13, 2008 It is the efforts of organizations like the Committee. Interfaith Federation and the Gary Frontiers He was a man of steadfast principle. He Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Service Club that allow us to reflect on what was one of five members of Congress—at not Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 43, 44, and 45, had makes the United States of America so spe- yet 80—arrested in a protest outside the Su- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ cial. Nowhere else in the world do you find danese Embassy, in opposition to the geno- f such an integrated society. While the United cide in Darfur. He trumpeted the causes of States is made up of people from so many dif- PERSONAL EXPLANATION civil liberties and human rights with a con- ferent cultural, religious, social, and ideological sistent, measured voice, having survived such backgrounds, it is our freedom and our ability great evil and wanting to spare the world that HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON to share our backgrounds with each other that suffering. OF ILLINOIS is the true testament to the American way of His soul, his convictions, his grit and deter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life. Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my dis- mination—as genuine at age 17 as 80—re- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 mained uncompromising, unimpeachable. tinguished colleagues join me in honoring Dr. f Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, Carter G. Woodson, the Interfaith Federation, unfortunately last night, February 12, 2008, I the Gary Frontiers Service Club and the many HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL was unable to cast my vote on Suspending organizations throughout the United States EDWARD E. MUNGER the Rules and passing H. Res. 954 and wish that continue to preserve the African American the record to reflect my intentions had I been heritage for all Americans. Through their HON. DEVIN NUNES able to vote. words and teachings, these honorable individ- OF CALIFORNIA Had I been present for rollcall No. 43 on uals and organizations remind us all of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passing H. Res. 954, Honoring the life of sen- struggles and accomplishments that African ior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who Americans have made to lead us to where we Wednesday, February 13, 2008 lost his life in the line of duty near Yuma, Ari- are as a Nation today, while reminding us that Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, I would like zona, on January 19, 2008, I would have there is still progress to be made. to pay tribute to the distinguished life of BG voted ‘‘aye.’’ f Edward E. Munger of Fresno, CA, who lost his f RECOGNIZING THE ADVANTAGE brave battle with cancer on February 11 at the THAT LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS age of 68. BLACK HISTORY MONTH– WILL TAKE OF THE EITC General Munger lived an extraordinary life of service to his country, community and fam- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ily. He served more than 3 decades in the OF INDIANA OF NEW YORK California National Guard, and served in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC under Presidents Nixon, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carter and Reagan. General Munger retired Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Wednesday, February 13, 2008 on October 30, 1990 after completing 33 years Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today of service to our country. a great sense of honor that I rise to celebrate to express my full support of the EITC, a re- General Munger’s love for his country was Black History Month and its 2008 theme— fundable tax credit that reduces or eliminates also evident in the service he gave to his local Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of taxes that low-income married or single work- community. He served as a Fresno County Multiculturalism. Dr. Woodson’s life and words ing people pay, and also frequently operates Reserve Deputy Sheriff for several years on remind us, as Americans, that in order to con- as a wage subsidy for low-income workers. I the Power Board Squadron; was a member tinue to move forward, we must take the time am expressing my hope that taxpayers with in- and at his death the president of I.R.O. to reflect on the past. comes of less than $39,783 will take advan- Soararsis, a support organization for Kings The theme for this year’s Black History tage of the EITC, since this can result in a re- Canyon National Park; was on the Board of Month, Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of fund of more than $4,700 for the eligible tax- Trustees of Children’s Hospital Central Cali- Multiculturalism, is a reminder that in striving payers. The EITC is one of the largest anti-

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:41 Mar 27, 2008 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD08\RECFILES\E13FE8.REC E13FE8 mmaher on PROD1PC76 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2008 poverty tools in the United States. This is an RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE note that Korean Americans have made sig- opportunity to help people get out of poverty. NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY nificant contributions in New York politically, To educate those who are eligible for the economically, culturally and through their var- EITC, more tax centers have extended their HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS ious civic and religious organizations. hours of operation. I encourage my colleagues OF ARIZONA The newly elected President of the Republic in Congress to inform their constituents of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Korea is a distinguished statesman and available resources. To check one’s eligibility prominent business leader. President-elect and identify the nearest IRS Taxpayer Assist- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Lee Myung-Bak has served as a Member of ance Center one can go to IRS.gov. Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, today I the South Korean National Assembly; he was introduced a resolution officially designating Mayor of Seoul, South Korea’s largest city and f July 26, 2008, as the ‘‘National Day of the capital; he has been a visiting scholar at the Cowboy.’’ Americans are encouraged to ob- George Washington University; and he has CELEBRATING VERMONT’S PART- serve the national contribution of Cowboys been the chief executive officer of some of the NERSHIP WITH THE REPUBLIC and Cowgirls with appropriate ceremonies and Republic of’ Korea’s most successful business OF MACEDONIA activities. corporations affiliated with the Hyundai Group. This resolution declares Congress support He has distinguished himself over the years in HON. PETER WELCH for honoring working Cowboys and their ongo- both the public and private sectors. ing contributions to our communities. It also Madam Speaker, President-elect Lee has OF VERMONT recognizes the Cowboy as a central figure in indicated, in several statements he has made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES literature, film and music, occupying an impor- since his election, a profound desire to Wednesday, February 13, 2008 tant place in the public imagination. The ‘‘Na- strengthen the already strong friendship and tional Day of the Cowboy’’ honors the liveli- partnership between the Republic of Korea Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Madam Speaker, hood of the Cowboy as one that spans race, and the United States. I applaud President- Vermont is proud to welcome General gender and generations. elect Lee for this commitment and look for- Miroslav Stojanovski, Chief of Staff of the Our legendary Cowboy is embraced and re- ward to working with him and administration to Army of the Republic of Macedonia. General spected by people the world over as a symbol this end. I join my colleagues in congratulating Stojanovski’s visit is the latest step in a long of rugged individualism. He represents a com- and wishing him and his transition team well history of partnership between Vermont and mitment to get the job done and do it well as they take up their new responsibilities. Macedonia. while depending on his own ingenuity for sur- f Established in 1995 through the State Part- vival. He is loyal to an honorable code of eth- nership Program of the U.S.-European Com- ics as well as persistent and tenacious in the HONORING THOMAS BASSANO OF mand, the partnership began as primarily a face of any challenge. TAMPA, FLORIDA military-to-military relationship between the The Cowboy is indeed the ultimate western Macedonian Army and the Vermont National icon, reminding us of a special time in the HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Guard. This military partnership has resulted heart of America’s history. OF FLORIDA in over 540 joint events that have included I am proud to be introducing this resolution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 6,000 members of the Macedonian Army. today, and I urge my colleagues to join me in Wednesday, February 13, 2008 In September 2006, Vermont National Guard declaring congressional support for the ‘‘Na- troops and their Macedonian Army counter- tional Day of the Cowboy.’’ Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. parts carried out a major, 2-week-long, small- f Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a man unit exchange exercise to support the dedicated to turning the tragic abduction and CONGRATULATING LEE professionalization of the Macedonian military murder of Citrus County child Jessica MYUNGBAK ON ELECTION TO in its transformation to meet NATO interoper- Lunsford into a rallying cause for child advo- PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC ability standards. cacy issues. On Saturday, March 1, 2008, OF KOREA Tom will set out from Marina Del Ray, Cali- Vermonters’ engagement with Macedonia fornia, on a cross country journey, running has expanded into civil affairs as well, includ- SPEECH OF 3,000 miles to raise awareness for children’s ing the establishment of university partner- safety and help prevent future children from ships, economic development discussions, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS being harmed by sexual predators. and support for the Macedonian youth base- OF NEW YORK In the process of planning for his cross- ball organization. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country run, Tom established the Run for the In May 2007, the University of Vermont Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Innocent to gather support for his endeavor. signed an agreement with the SS Cyril and Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today This group is working with Mark Lunsford, the Methodius University to promote collaborative in strong support of H. Res. 947 which wel- father of Jessica, as well as the Citrus County scientific research, joint conferences and comes the new President of the Republic of Child Advocacy Center, Jessie’s Place. All of workshops, and faculty and student ex- Korea, Lee Myung-Bak, and congratulates him the charity runs scheduled along Tom’s path changes. on his upcoming inauguration later this month. from California to Florida will be coordinated Vermonters have also played an important I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this impor- by staff and volunteers from the center, with role in bringing baseball, our national pastime, tant resolution. all charity proceeds going to charity. to Macedonia. C.J. Knudsen, the general man- Madam Speaker, not a little more than a Since his daughter was abducted and killed ager of the Vermont Lake Monsters minor half century ago—within living memory of sev- in 2005, Mark Lunsford has led a 50-state ef- league baseball team traveled to Macedonia eral Members of this House, most notably our fort to strengthen laws targeting sexual offend- to deliver gloves, balls, bats, uniforms, and distinguished Chairman of the House Ways ers and predators. I was proud to work with other equipment to help start the country’s first and Means Committee, my dear friend Mr. Mark to pass Federal legislation, the Jessica little league. RANGEL—the Republic of Korea was an im- Lunsford Act, as part of comprehensive child Macedonia has made incredible strides poverished casualty of imperialism and war. It welfare legislation. A man truly dedicated to since its independence in 1991, achieving has since grown to be affluent and productive improving the chances for children affected by membership in the United Nations, the Organi- beyond the wildest dreams of the American abuse, neglect, and sexual predators, Mark zation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and South Korean soldiers who fought shoul- established Jessie’s Place as a center to the World Trade Organization, and to NATO’s der-to-shoulder for freedom and democracy serve children affected by child abuse or ne- Partnership for Peace and Membership Action during the Korean War. glect. Plan. Macedonia is a candidate for European There are over two million Americans of Ko- Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in Union membership and may soon be invited rean descent living throughout the United honoring Tom Bassano for making his commit- as a full member of NATO, hopefully as soon States, from Hawaii, where the first Korean ment to American children and running across as April of this year. I look forward to the con- immigrants landed a little more than a century the United States to fight violence against chil- tinued strengthening of the United States and ago, to New York, which is home to one of the dren. Tom’s effort shows the effect that one especially Vermont’s partnership with the Re- largest and most vibrant Korean American man can have on the lives of millions, and public of Macedonia. communities in the Nation. It is important to should be commended by this entire body for

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Res. on the concept of competing currencies. Cur- OF PENNSYLVANIA 238, celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln rency, or money, is what allows civilization to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and recognizing the prominence the Declara- flourish. In the absence of money, barter is the Wednesday, February 13, 2008 tion of Independence played in the develop- name of the game; if the farmer needs shoes, ment of Abraham Lincoln’s beliefs. Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise he must trade his eggs and milk to the cobbler and hope that the cobbler needs eggs and today to recognize the 80th anniversary of f Family Services Incorporated, a non-profit or- milk. Money makes the transaction process far ganization located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008 easier. Rather than having to search for some- Family Services Incorporated has worked to one with reciprocal wants, the farmer can ex- provide vital services to the community. SPEECH OF change his milk and eggs for an agreed-upon Known at its founding as the Blair County HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI medium of exchange with which he can then Children’s Aid Society, the organization was purchase shoes. created to aid in the care and eventual adop- OF PENNSYLVANIA This medium of exchange should satisfy tion of abused and neglected children. A com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES certain properties: It should be durable, that is munity-wide evaluation found that there was a Thursday, February 7, 2008 to say, it does not wear out easily; it should need for a nonprofit agency to offer capable be portable, that is, easily carried; it should be Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise social work services aimed toward resolving divisible into units usable for everyday trans- today to express my appreciation to the House individual, marital and family problems in 1967 actions: it should be recognizable and uniform, Democratic and Republican leadership and to and 1968. The United Way agency provided so that one unit of money has the same prop- our colleagues in the Senate for the bipartisan funding for Family and Children’s Service of erties as every other unit; it should be scarce, effort that has produced timely, targeted, and Blair County so it could provide programming in the economic sense, so that the extant sup- temporary legislation to stimulate our Nation’s and services to meet those needs. Throughout ply does not satisfy the wants of everyone de- slowing economy. I am also pleased that the the 1970s, the agency established a residen- manding it; it should be stable, so that the legislation we are about to consider ensures tial program for individuals with developmental value of its purchasing power does not fluc- that our Nation’s senior citizens and disabled disabilities. Throughout the 1980s the agency tuate wildly; and it should be reproducible, so veterans are not left out of this worthwhile served victims of domestic violence, sexual that enough units of money can be created to package. assault, and runaway and homeless children. satisfy the needs of exchange. In 1997 the agency officially became Family Because of my concerns that the bill we Over millennia of human history, gold and Services Incorporated. considered last week did not include low-in- silver have been the two metals that have Led by a dedicated board of directors and come seniors and disabled, I led the effort in most often satisfied these conditions, survived management team, Family Services Incor- the House to ensure that those who depend the market process, and gained the trust of porated is always willing to adjust program- entirely on their Social Security checks were billions of people. Gold and silver are difficult ming for adults and children who seek its serv- included in the final version of this legislation. to counterfeit, a property which ensures they ices. It has constantly endeavored to build I am very pleased that the Senate agreed and will always be accepted in commerce. It is healthier relationships within the community. expanded the economic stimulus package to precisely for this reason that gold and silver Dedicated staff provide services through the provide these Americans with much-needed are anathema to governments. A supply of Domestic Abuse Project, Crime Victim Support relief. I urge my colleagues in the House to do gold and silver that is limited in supply by na- Services, Street Wise Outreach and Oppor- the same. ture cannot be inflated, and thus serves as a tunity Program, Runaway and Homeless Our Nation’s seniors and disabled veterans check on the growth of government. Without Youth Program, Emergency Shelter for Men, are facing difficult economic times. For years, the ability to inflate the currency, governments Men helping Men, Developmental Disabilities these men and women have been forced to find themselves constrained in their actions, Program, Protection from Abuse Office, survive on less and less as their costs con- unable to carry on wars of aggression or to Women Aware and Counseling. tinue to increase and their incomes remain the appease their overtaxed citizens with bread Family Services Incorporated has provided same. These Americans need cash rebates and circuses. a trustworthy atmosphere which has worked to just as much as the individuals originally in- At this country’s founding, there was no help a multitude of men, women, and children cluded in the stimulus package. government controlled national currency. throughout its history. I look forward to cele- I am also pleased to see that the legislation While the Constitution established the Con- brating the 80th anniversary of such a wonder- we are about to vote on includes language gressional power of minting coins, it was not ful organization, as it has brought a greater that would ensure that illegal immigrants do until 1792 that the U.S. Mint was formally es- appreciation to our area and has surely been not receive cash benefits that should only go tablished. In the meantime. Americans made an asset to the community. I would like to to those who rightfully deserve them. This lan- do with foreign silver and gold coins. Even wish Family Services Incorporated all the best guage mirrors legislation that I introduced in after the Mint’s operations got underway, for- in its future endeavors. the House today. eign coins continued to circulate within the f Finally, the bill before us contains an impor- United States, and did so for several decades. tant provision that I helped to craft as the On the desk in my office I have a sign that PERSONAL EXPLANATION Chairman of the Subcommittee on Capital says: ‘‘Don’t steal—the government hates Markets. Insurance and Government Spon- competition.’’ Indeed, any power a government HON. PAUL RYAN sored Enterprises. This reform will temporarily arrogates to itself, it is loathe to give back to OF WISCONSIN increase the conforming loan limits of Fannie the people. Just as we have gone from a con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mae and Freddie Mac to enhance the liquidity stitutionally-instituted national defense con- of our mortgage markets. I support this short- sisting of a limited army and navy bolstered by Wednesday, February 13, 2008 term change. militias and letters of marque and reprisal, we Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, once again I wish to ap- have moved from a system of competing cur- was absent for legislative business conducted plaud the efforts of both the Members of the rencies to a government-instituted banking on February 12, 2008, due to inclement House and Senate in crafting legislation that cartel that monopolizes the issuance of cur- weather. As a result, I missed rollcall votes will spur our economy, provide rebates to rency. In order to introduce a system of com- 43–45. those that need them most, and ensure that peting currencies, there are three steps that Had I been present, I would have voted: those ineligible for federal benefits do not re- must be taken to produce a legal climate fa- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 43—H. Res. 954, hon- ceive them. vorable to competition.

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There choose to, the only acceptable legal tender is was not enough foreign coinage circulating in gold and silver, the two precious metals that SPEECH OF individuals throughout history and across cul- California either, so private mints stepped into the breech to provide their own coins. As was HON. RON KLEIN tures have used as currency. However, there OF FLORIDA to become the case in other industries during is nothing in the Constitution that grants the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress the power to enact legal tender the Progressive era, the private mints were Tuesday, February 12, 2008 laws. We, the Congress, have the power to eventually accused of circulating debased coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of (substandard) coinage, and in the interest of Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I foreign coin, but not to declare a legal tender. providing government-sanctioned regulation rise today to honor a great man, Congress- man TOM LANTOS. Yet, there is a section of U.S. Code, 31 U.S.C. and a government guarantee of purity, the 5103, that purports to establish U.S. coins and I would like to send my deepest sympathies 1864 Coinage Act was passed, which banned to Annette and the whole Lantos family. Con- currency, including Federal Reserve notes, as private mints from producing their own coins legal tender. gressman TOM LANTOS’ partnership with his Historically, legal tender laws have been for circulation as currency. wife, Annette, was one of respect and true ad- used by governments to force their citizens to The final step to ensuring competing cur- oration. I hope that the whole family will be accept debased and devalued currency. rencies is to eliminate capital gains and sales comforted by the knowledge that TOM’s work Gresham’s Law describes this phenomenon. taxes on gold and silver coins. Under current has enhanced the lives of millions around the which can be summed up in one phrase: Bad Federal law, coins are considered collectibles, world. I was proud to serve on the Foreign Affairs money drives out good money. An emperor, a and are liable for capital gains taxes. Short- Committee under the chairmanship of TOM king, or a dictator might mint coins with half an term capital gains rates are at income tax lev- ounce of gold and force merchants, under LANTOS. Within the Congress, he was viewed els, up to 35 percent, while long-term capital pain of death, to accept them as though they as the strongest and most vocal defender of contained one ounce of gold. Each ounce of gains taxes are assessed at the collectibles human rights. When he spoke, people lis- the king’s gold could now be minted into two rate of 28 percent. Furthermore, these taxes tened, and when he led, people followed. His coins instead of one, so the king now had actually tax monetary debasement. As the dol- moral clarity serves as an example that gen- twice as much ‘‘money’’ to spend on building lar weakens, the nominal dollar value of gold erations to come will strive to follow. castles and raising armies. As these legally increases. The purchasing power of gold may His achievements in world affairs will live on overvalued coins circulated, the coins con- remain relatively constant, but as the nominal as his legacy. His impassioned protection of taining the full ounce of gold would be pulled dollar value increases, the Federal govern- human rights, his crusade for democracy, his out of circulation and hoarded. We saw this ment considers this an increase in wealth, and defense of Israel and Jews worldwide, show same phenomenon happen in the mid-1960s taxes accordingly. Thus, the more the dollar is that one individual truly can make a difference when the U.S. government began to mint sub- debased, the more capital gains taxes must in this world. Last fall, he and Annette asked me to lead sidiary coinage out of copper and nickel rather be paid on holdings of gold and other precious the Congressional Taskforce on Anti-Semi- than silver. The copper and nickel coins were metals. legally overvalued, the silver coins under- tism, which is a project that they started to- Just as pernicious are the sales and use valued in relation, and silver coins vanished gether as Holocaust survivors. Now, as we from circulation. taxes which are assessed on gold and silver continue our fight against anti-Semitism These actions also give rise to the most at the State level in many States. Imagine throughout the world, his memory will carry on pernicious effects of inflation. Most of the mer- having to pay sales tax at the bank every time in everything that we do. chants and peasants who received this de- you change a $10 bill for a roll of quarters to Congress and the Nation have lost an im- valued currency felt the full effects of inflation, do laundry. Inflation is a pernicious tax on the portant voice. But that voice will continue to in- spire America and people throughout the the rise in prices and the lowered standard of value of money. but even the official numbers, world. living, before they received any of the new which are massaged downwards, are only on f currency. By the time they received the new the order of 4 percent per year. Sales taxes in currency, prices had long since doubled, and many states can take away 8 percent or more PERSONAL EXPLANATION the new currency they received would give on every single transaction in which con- them no benefit. In the absence of legal tender laws, Gresh- sumers wish to convert their Federal Reserve HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA am’s Law no longer holds. If people are free Notes into gold or silver. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to reject debased currency, and instead de- In conclusion, Madam Speaker, allowing for mand sound money, sound money will gradu- competing currencies will allow market partici- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 ally return to use in society. Merchants would pants to choose a currency that suits their Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on Feb- have been free to reject the king’s coin and needs, rather than the needs of the govern- ruary 7, 2008, I was unavoidably detained and accept only coins containing full metal weight. was not able to record my votes for rollcall The second step to reestablishing com- ment. The prospect of American citizens turn- ing away from the dollar towards alternate cur- Nos. 32–42. peting currencies is to eliminate laws that pro- Had I been present I would have voted: hibit the operation of private mints. One pri- rencies will provide the necessary impetus to Rollcall No. 32—‘‘yes’’—Providing for con- vate enterprise which attempted to popularize the U.S. government to regain control of the sideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and the use of precious metal coins was Liberty dollar and halt its downward spiral. Restoring extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and Services, the creators of the Liberty Dollar. soundness to the dollar will remove the gov- for other purposes. Evidently the government felt threatened, as ernment’s ability and incentive to inflate the Rollcall No. 33—‘‘yes’’—Providing for con- Liberty Dollars had all their precious metal currency, and keep us from launching uncon- sideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and coins seized by the FBI and Secret Service stitutional wars that burden our economy to extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and this past November. Of course, not all of these excess. With a sound currency, everyone is for other purposes. coins were owned by Liberty Services, as better off, not just those who control the mon- Rollcall No. 34—‘‘yes’’—Calling for a peace- many were held in trust as backing for silver ful resolution to the current electoral crisis in etary system. I urge my colleagues to consider and gold certificates which Liberty Services Kenya. issued. None of this matters, of course, to the the redevelopment of a system of competing Rollcall No. 35—‘‘yes’’—To extend for one government, who hates to see any competi- currencies. year parity in the application of certain limits to tion. mental health benefits, and for other purposes. The sections of U.S. Code which Liberty Rollcall No. 36—‘‘yes’’—Petri of Wisconsin Services is accused of violating are erro- Amendment No. 4.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:41 Mar 27, 2008 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD08\RECFILES\E13FE8.REC E13FE8 mmaher on PROD1PC76 with CONG-REC-ONLINE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E179 Rollcall No. 37—‘‘yes’’—Petri of Wisconsin tween 50,000 and 100,000 bed-nights per fense. An ID with a bar code embedded with Amendment No. 5. year, and its kitchen offer more than half a biometric data, as well as a picture, will help Rollcall No. 38—‘‘yes’’—Davis of Illinois million pounds of food each year to the hungry prevent counterfeiting. We have the tech- Amendment. and homeless of Petaluma. Other programs nology now—there is no excuse to use a doc- Rollcall No. 39—‘‘no’’—To amend and ex- thrive, as well. For example, recently COTS ument that anyone can forge at a Kinkos. tend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for added an innovative pilot trauma center to its To protect seniors, fight identity theft and other purposes. services. defend our homeland, I urge my colleagues to Rollcall No. 40—‘‘yes’’—To amend and ex- Madam Speaker, it is impossible to measure join this effort. tend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for the impact Mary Isaak’s work has had on the f other purposes. individuals—both homeless and volunteers— Rollcall No. 41—‘‘yes’’—Congratulating Lee and on the community of my hometown of HONORING TOM H. SPARKS Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency Petaluma. She leaves to the community a leg- of the Republic of Korea and wishing him well acy of compassion and involvement that the HON. FRED UPTON during his time of transition and his inaugura- world would do well to follow. She will be OF MICHIGAN tion on February 25, 2008. greatly missed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 42—‘‘yes’’—Recovery Rebates f Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and Economic Stimulus for the American Peo- ple Act of 2008. INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- f UPGRADE THE SECURITY OF ognize and pay tribute to Tom H. Sparks of St. THE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD Joseph, Michigan, who is celebrating his 100th HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK birthday. OF MARY ISAAK HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK Mr. Sparks was born in a log cabin with a OF ILLINOIS dirt floor and sod roof in Oklahoma in 1908. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was taken out of school at the age of 14 OF CALIFORNIA when he went to work to support his family. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was a member of the ‘‘Greatest Genera- Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, today, along tion’’ and served his country with distinction Wednesday, February 13, 2008 with my colleague Mr. ROSKAM, I am intro- and honor in World War II in the European Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, it is with ducing legislation requiring the Social Security Theatre. great sadness that I rise today to recognize Administration to develop secure Social Secu- Mr. Sparks has been a resident of St. Jo- the passing of Mary Isaak, a Petaluma activist rity cards to combat the rising problem of iden- seph, Michigan for more than 80 years. To who was committed to the noble struggle of tity theft and immigration fraud. say that Tom Sparks is a man who has been helping the less fortunate overcome homeless- Since Social Security started in 1935, more active in his community would be a gross un- ness. Mary died of congestive heart failure last than 450 million Social Security cards have derstatement. Mr. Sparks has rarely missed a month at the age of 88, leaving an enduring been issued. Over the years, we’ve had 50 meeting of the St. Joseph City Commission legacy to the people of Petaluma, California card variations, but all have one common ele- over the last eight decades. He was first elect- through the establishment of COTS—the ment—they are too easy to counterfeit. ed to serve on the St. Joseph City Commis- Committee on the Shelterless. According to a 2005 Government Account- sion in 1948 and served as Mayor of his After receiving a music degree from the Uni- ability Office report, employers reported the adopted hometown from 1955 to 1963. Even versity of Oregon, Mary moved to Berkeley, use of 1.4 million Social Security numbers that into his 90s—his name appeared on the ballot where she met her future husband, who later don’t exist. Additionally, nearly 1.7 million seeking a seat on the City Commission. tired of the area and moved his family to what numbers have been used by multiple individ- Mr. Sparks retired from the City of Benton was then rural California—to the egg basket of uals, some as many as 500 times or more. Harbor as assistant to the superintendent and the State, Petaluma. There, Mary raised five In 2006, U.S. Immigration and Customs En- a building inspector in 1975 at the age of 67. children and taught at Live Oak High, the forcement (ICE) officials made 1,272 arrests As part of his birthday celebration, it is fitting small school she started on their 22-acre for identity and benefit fraud. While there is no he is being recognized by City Commissioners ranch. central database for confiscated fraudulent So- in St. Joseph. Mary’s life of community service continued cial Security card statistics, regional illegal f in the late 1980s, when she and Laure document rings illustrate a systemic problem. ´ Reichek noticed the increasing number of Last April, Federal agents arrested 23 indi- FREEDOM FOR CARLOS MARTIN homeless in the area and determined to obvi- viduals and broke up an illegal document ring GOMEZ ate the problem. In 1988, they founded COTS. in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. I was on the Petaluma City Council during this Officials estimated that up to 100 fake Social HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART time and had the good fortune to work with Security cards were issued each day at the lo- OF FLORIDA Mary and Laure in facilitating the establish- cation. According to the Northern Illinois U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of this incredible organization, dedicated Attorney’s Office, the enterprise netted $3 mil- to housing homeless families. lion per year for a violent Mexico-based crime Wednesday, February 13, 2008 ‘‘It eventually took on a life of its own,’’ says syndicate. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. John Records, COTS current executive direc- ICE broke up a similar ring in the same Madam Speaker, I rise today to remind my tor. ‘‘It activated something in the community neighborhood in December 2005. Last Octo- colleagues about Carlos Martı´n Gomez, a po- and it gave people the opportunity to help. It ber, Cook County Sheriff’s detectives arrested litical prisoner in totalitarian Cuba who con- offered a way to get involved.’’ two individuals for manufacturing hundreds of tinues his struggle to bring human rights and In a town of 55,000 residents, the nonprofit fake identification documents in Chicago’s dignity to the people of Cuba. registered more than 50,000 volunteer hours West Lawn neighborhood. Outside of the Chi- In 2000 Cuban regime thugs arrested Mr. last year alone. These volunteers helped pre- cago area, one ICE raid in Washington, DC, Martı´n for ‘‘desecrating’’ the thug-in-chief Fidel pare and serve more than 100,000 meals be- netted 880 fake Social Security cards. Castro. How exactly does one desecrate a ty- sides working on other programs the facility In Waukegan, police raids discovered nu- rannical despot? In Mr. Martı´n’s case by going offers. merous crimes of identity theft, including crimi- to the Jose Martı´ Airport and calling out loud The community embraced COTS because nals purchasing homes and cars with stolen for the end of Fidel Castro’s oppression of the Mary set an example, volunteering for count- Social Security numbers. For as little as $100, Cuban people. Such a brave act earned Mr. less tasks and remaining on the board of di- an individual in Waukegan can purchase a Martı´n a 4-year sentence in the gulag. rectors. fake Social Security card. The regime may have thought they could ‘‘Even as she aged and became less strong, It’s time we upgrade Social Security cards quiet Mr. Martı´n’s calls for the end to the dicta- she continued to be involved,’’ Records notes. with photos and biometric data like a finger- torship by throwing him into a prison to suffer In 2004, COTS recognized Mary’s vision print to protect seniors from identity theft and under unbearable conditions. But Mr. Martı´n and commitment by naming its new housing prevent draining of Social Security trust funds. would not let the walls of the gulag suffocate facility in her honor—the Mary Isaaks Center. Many government agencies already use se- his continued calls for a free Cuba. Because The center houses beds for 300, provides be- cure IDs, including the Department of De- of his continued crusade to bring freedom to

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His service is citizens, and this new center is a shining ex- a fish bone got caught in his throat. According greatly treasured and he will be deeply ample of that commitment. to his sister, Mr. Mart´ın has lost considerable missed. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that weight as he is only able to ingest liquids due f I congratulate Denton County Commissioner to his untreated throat condition. Cynthia White and the Commissioners Court Despite the gangster tactics and heinous HONORING RETIRING WEST SEN- on the opening of this facility. I am proud to threats against him, Mr. Mart´ın refuses to back ECA TOWN COUNCILMAN CRAIG represent Denton County in the 26th District of down and be silenced by the totalitarian re- HICKS Texas and look forward to seeing the positive gime. He still bravely continues to demand effects this center will have on the community. human rights and dignity for the Cuban peo- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS f ple. On November 5, 2007, Mr. Mart´ın re- OF NEW YORK leased the following statement for the Cuban IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION people from his prison: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Cuba is a big prison which the regime has Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ filled with prisons, poverty, famine and dis- to honor the public career of Craig Hicks. OF CALIFORNIA ease. The communist thugs have subjected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES us to this for 48 years. Hopefully, soon we As a councilman to the Town of West Sen- will see freedom in the beautiful land of our eca, a thriving community of 46,000 hard- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 working residents, Craig spent a great deal of birth, and that nobody has to flee . . . I reit- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. erate my affection, respect and love, from time protecting their ideals and values. During Madam Speaker, on Wednesday, February 6, the No. 3 cell of the Melena del Sur prison, his tenure the town continued its rich heritage 2008, I was unavoidably detained in my Con- in Havana province, to all who in one form and continues to develop into a town of great gressional district. or another, struggle for the independence commercial growth, providing a kind atmos- and freedom of Cuba. Had I been present and voting, I would have phere to live, work and raise a family. This re- voted as follows: Madam Speaker, it is unconscionable that mained possible as a result of all of the hard Carlos Mart´ın Gomez is locked in a filthy dun- (1) Rollcall No. 29: ‘‘Yes’’ on Motion To Sus- work of the town’s public officials, and Craig’s pend the Rules and Pass H. Res. 867; geon for calling for human rights and freedom efforts as a member of the town board dem- for the Cuban people. My colleagues, we must (2) Rollcall No. 30: ‘‘Yes’’ on Motion To Sus- onstrate that commitment. pend the Rules and Pass H. Res. 942; demand the immediate and unconditional re- Madam Speaker, I ask that this Congress (3) Rollcall No. 31: ‘‘Yes’’ on Motion To Sus- lease of Carlos Mart´ın Gomez and every polit- join me in extending appreciation to Craig pend the Rules and Pass H. Res. 943. ical prisoner in totalitarian Cuba. Hicks for his dedicated service and commit- f ment to his community. We wish Craig and his f entire family only the very best of health and HONORING DELMER WALLEN, SR. HONORING SY LENZ, OF SONOMA, happiness long in the future. CALIFORNIA HON. DAVID DAVIS f OF TENNESSEE COMMEMORATING THE OPENING HON. MIKE THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STEVEN E. COPELAND OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CENTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory OF TEXAS Speaker, I rise, along with Congresswoman and life of Delmer Wallen, Sr., a true asset to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the First Congressional District of Tennessee, LYNN WOOLSEY, to recognize the gentleman who passed away January 28, 2008. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 honored by the City of Sonoma as 2008 Al- Delmer Wallen, Sr. lived a life of service Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise calde—Honorary Mayor of the Year—Sy Lenz. and entrepreneurship, and was known by all today to commemorate the grand opening of The honorary position of Alcalde has been be- for his compassion to all those around him. the Steven E. Copeland Government Center in stowed each year since 1975 on a person He was born in Kyles Ford, Hancock Coun- Cross Roads, Texas in Denton County. The who has enhanced the welfare of Sonoma by ty, Tennessee and lived in Kingsport for most grand opening for this new facility is Friday, his or her unselfish contributions to the com- of his life. Mr. Wallen was employed as presi- February 22, 2008. munity. dent and general manager of Kingsport Gro- The center is named in honor of the late As Alcalde, Sy will be given a silver-headed cery Company thirty-two years. He was in the Steven Everett Copeland, an enthusiastic em- cane as a symbol of his distinction and will ap- wholesale grocery business for forty years ployee of Denton County Road and Bridge pear in parades, grand openings and other managing multiple companies. East. Mr. Copeland is remembered by his fel- special events throughout the year. A great community leader, Delmer Wallen, low workers and supervisors as a person who Although Sy and his wife, Harriet, have lived Sr. served on numerous boards including took pride in a job done well and was dedi- in Sonoma since 1989, when they moved here Holston Valley Community Hospital and the cated to giving his best to the citizens of Den- to be near their daughter, Sy leapt directly into Salvation Army in Kingsport, Tennessee. ton County. This center is dedicated to honor community service. He used his talents as a In 1986 Delmer served as president of the both his memory and his contributions to the retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel and execu- Harlan County, Kentucky Chamber of Com- local community. tive recruiter to volunteer on the strategic plan merce and Chairman of the Sullivan County This center will provide the citizens of Den- for the local school district. He also became Republican party which further shows his com- ton County increased access to county serv- active in the Kiwanis Club and with La Luz mitment to the community that he lived in. ices and local government officials, including Center, a local nonprofit serving immigrants, Delmer was also a fifty-year member of the the County Commissioner for Precinct 1, Con- as well as founding and developing Congrega- American Legion and served this great country stable, County Clerk, Justice of the Peace, tion Shir Shalom. in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Tax Assessor, Probation Officers, and the ‘‘One project I worked on was an attempt to Army Corp of Engineers. Denton County Sheriff. Many local officials establish an in-town teen club,’’ Sy says. ‘‘We Delmer also showed his commitment to his have already moved into the new facility, say- raised thousands of dollars hopefully to find a faith by regularly attending West View Primi- ing it allows them to be closer to their constitu- site, and although it remained out of our tive Baptist Church. During his time spent with ents and provides more efficient access for reach, it lead to the creation of the ‘No-Name West View Primitive Baptist Church, Delmer the public. Local residents are able to pay Cafe´’ at Sonoma Valley High School.’’ served in various positions such as church county taxes, register vehicles, and receive Sy’s service is not limited to the younger treasurer and adult Sunday school teacher. new license plates for their vehicles. generation. He has participated in delivering

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He has participated in delivering established to increase public awareness of Shade Program which provides senior citizens holiday meals to seniors and shut-ins, and the events surrounding the restriction, exclu- transportation to and from the town’s holiday was part of the effort to create the Senior sion, and internment of individuals and fami- parades and a shady place from which to Shade Program which provides senior citizens lies during World War II, we must continue to watch. transportation to and from the town’s holiday work to educate the public about the intern- Most recently, Sy has served as president parades and a shady place from which to ment of Americans in order to prevent similar of the board of directors of SOS—Sonoma watch. injustices from ever happening again. We Overnight Shelter—which he and other mem- Most recently, Sy has served as president must not allow history to repeat itself. bers of the community started in an effort to of the board of directors of SOS—Sonoma In this post-9/11 world, it is imperative that extend a helping hand to the homeless and Overnight Shelter—which he and other mem- we remain vigilant in the protection of our civil working poor who need assistance with restor- bers of the community started in an effort to liberties. As we continue to fight the war ing their self-sufficiency. It is a project he has extend a helping hand to the homeless and against terrorism, we must reaffirm our com- dedicated himself to. working poor who need assistance with restor- mitment to the civil liberties granted in the First of all, Sy points out, it is a shelter; it ing their self-sufficiency. It is a project he has Constitution and resist the urge to give into is designed for those who are temporarily dedicated himself to. wartime hysteria. Falling victim to the same homeless. ‘‘Most of the time the people we’re First of all, Sy points out, it is a shelter; it kind of racial prejudice and discrimination ex- dealing with are women or single moms,’’ says is designed for those who are temporarily hibited during World War II completely dis- Sy. These are usually women who have been homeless. ‘‘Most of the time the people we’re regards the lessons of the war and the pur- dependent upon a man and suddenly find dealing with are women or single moms,’’ says pose of a Day of Remembrance. I am hopeful themselves alone or alone with children and Sy. These are usually women who have been that my colleagues in both chambers will ap- without life skills needed for independent liv- dependent upon a man and suddenly find propriate funds for Public Law 109–441 to en- ing. They may stay with family or friends for themselves alone or alone with children and sure the historic preservation of Japanese awhile until that becomes untenable and then without life skills needed for independent liv- American internment sites.– they are out on the streets. ing. They may stay with family or friends for Although the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 for- ‘‘And this,’’ Sy says, referring to the astro- awhile until that becomes untenable and then mally apologizes for violating the rights of Jap- nomical Bay Area real estate prices. ‘‘is a they are out on the streets. ‘‘And this,’’ Sy anese Americans during World War II, we tough place to find an affordable space.’’ says, referring to the astronomical Bay Area must not forget about the experience of Japa- His compassionate service is one reason real estate prices, ‘‘is a tough place to find an nese Latin Americans who were also unjustly Sonoma Mayor Joanne Sanders chose Sy for affordable space.’’ treated. These people were extricated from Alcalde. She has known Sy for 20 years and His compassionate service is one reason Latin America and brought to the United says, ‘‘When it’s driving rain, late at night, and Sonoma Mayor Joanne Sanders chose Sy for States, only to have their documents taken the phone rings, he’s the kind of guy who’ll go Alcalde. She has known Sy for 20 years and away from them. Without proper documenta- out and find a place for someone to stay. He’s says, ‘‘When it’s driving rain, late at night, and tion, these Japanese Latin Americans became an unsung hero.’’ the phone rings, he’s the kind of guy who’ll go individuals without a country and were subse- Madam Speaker, we would like to join with out and find a place for someone to stay. He’s quently used as pawns in exchange for POWs the City of Sonoma in recognizing the con- an unsung hero.’’ in the Pacific theater. H.R. 662, the Commis- tributions Sy Lenz has made to the lives of the Madam Speaker, we would like to join with sion on Wartime Relocation and Internment of residents of the Sonoma Valley area. the City of Sonoma in recognizing the con- Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act, seeks to rectify the injustices committed f tributions Sy Lenz has made to the lives of the residents of the Sonoma Valley area. against these Japanese Latin Americans by HONORING SY LENZ establishing a Commission to investigate the f relocation, interment, and deportations of Jap- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY COMMEMORATING THE DAY OF anese Latin Americans and to recommend ap- propriate actions. I urge my colleagues to co- OF CALIFORNIA REMEMBRANCE––– sponsor H.R. 662 to continue the healing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA process started by the Civil Liberties Act of Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1988. OF CALIFORNIA Now, more than ever, we must strive to bal- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along with Congressman MIKE THOMPSON, to ance our cherished civil liberties with the need recognize the gentleman honored by the City Wednesday, February 13, 2008 to protect our homeland. Finding this balance of Sonoma as 2008 Alcalde—Honorary Mayor Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today is the enduring lesson that the Day of Re- of the Year, Sy Lenz. The honorary position of to commemorate the Day of Remembrance. membrance teaches us and a lesson that can- Alcalde has been bestowed each year since February 19th, 2008 marks the 66th anniver- not be lost on our nation’s policymakers. 1975 on a person who has enhanced the wel- sary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, f fare of Sonoma by his or her unselfish con- which authorized the incarceration of over LEE BOTTS–– tributions to the community. 120,000 Americans of Japanese, Italian and As Alcalde, Sy will be given a silver-headed German ancestry. This year also marks the cane as a symbol of his distinction and will ap- 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA pear in parades, grand openings and other Liberties Act of 1988, which formally acknowl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES special events throughout the year. edged and apologized for violations of funda- Although Sy and his wife, Harriet, have lived mental civil liberties and constitutional rights of Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in Sonoma since 1989, when they moved here the Japanese Americans who were interned Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with to be near their daughter, Sy leapt directly into during World War II. great honor and pleasure that I stand before community service. He used his talents as a The Day of Remembrance is of particular you today to honor one of Northwest Indiana’s retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel and execu- importance to me as I spent part of my child- most dedicated, distinguished, and honorable tive recruiter to volunteer on the strategic plan hood in Amache, an internment camp in citizens. I have known Lee Botts for many for the local school district. He also became southeastern Colorado. My experiences at years, and she is one of the most active and active in the Kiwanis Club and with La Luz Amache helped shape my outlook on life and involved citizens I have ever known, especially Center, a local nonprofit serving immigrants, influenced my political beliefs. when it comes to her service to protecting the as well as founding and developing Congrega- The purpose of the Day of Remembrance is Great Lakes and Lake Michigan’s National tion Shir Shalom. to learn from our nation’s past transgressions. Lakeshore. Today, Lee is celebrating a mile- ‘‘One project I worked on was an attempt to In 1942, our nation’s leaders failed us. Some stone, her 80th birthday. In her honor, a cele- establish an in-town teen club,’’ Sy says. ‘‘We 120,000 people were taken from their homes bration will be taking place on Thursday, Feb- raised thousands of dollars hopefully to find a and incarcerated, simply because of their an- ruary 21, 2008, at the Metropolitan Club in site, and although it remained out of our cestry. Those incarcerated were denied their Chicago, Illinois. reach, it lead to the creation of the ‘‘No-Name rights as lawful U.S. citizens or legal perma- Lee Botts spent her childhood in Kansas Cafe’’ at Sonoma Valley High School.’’ nent residents. and Oklahoma, and as a young woman, Lee

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In 1966, Lee partici- happens every day. abortion on demand. pated in the campaign to acknowledge the In- It has now been exactly 12,805 days since It is February 13, 2008—12,805 days since diana Dunes as a National Lakeshore. While the tragic judicial fiat called Roe v. Wade was Roe v. Wade first stained the foundation of Lee was active in the protection of the lake- handed down. Since then, the very foundation this Nation with the blood of its own children— shore, she was also a columnist for the Hyde of this Nation has been stained by the blood this, in the land of free and the home of the Park Herald, a weekly community publication of almost 50 million of our own children. brave. of which she later became the editor. As well Some of them, Madam Speaker, cried and f as being active in community press, Lee also screamed as they died, but because it was established the Hyde Park Garden Fair, which amniotic fluid passing over their vocal cords RECOVERY REBATES AND ECO- is still held on an annual basis. In the late instead of air, we couldn’t hear them. And all NOMIC STIMULUS FOR THE 1960s, Lee also became a staff member of of them had at least four things in common. AMERICAN PEOPLE ACT OF 2008 the Openlands Project in Chicago, an organi- They were each just little babies who had SPEECH OF zation dedicated to preserving and enhancing done nothing wrong to anyone. Each one of public open space around Chicago and north- them died a nameless and lonely death. And HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO ern Illinois. each of their mothers, whether she realizes it OF CONNECTICUT In 1971, Lee founded the Lake Michigan immediately or not, will never be the same. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federation, known today as the Alliance for And all the gifts that these children might have Tuesday, January 29, 2008 the Great Lakes. The Federation was the first brought to humanity are now lost forever. Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, from neg- independent citizen organization dedicated to Yet even in the full glare of such tragedy, ative economic data on wages and consumer the preservation of a specific Great Lake. As this generation clings to blindness and invin- prices to a falling stock market, there is almost the leader of the Federation, Lee became cible ignorance while history repeats itself and no margin for error in today’s tight economy. dedicated to protecting the lakeshore and ac- our own silent genocide mercilessly annihi- We face an urgency and a mutual obligation tively lobbied Congress to tackle issues of en- lates the most helpless of all victims to date, to get it right and ensure no American is vironmental protection, focusing on the first those yet unborn. federal Clean Water Act. Because of her dedi- forced to live in those margins. Madam Speaker, perhaps it is important for Today’s economy weighs very heavily on cation to the environment, Lee served on the those of us in this Chamber to remind our- America’s families—and lately, things have staff of the Environmental Protection Agency selves again of why we are really all here. gone from bad to worse. In December, the un- for several years when the agency was in its Thomas Jefferson said, ‘‘The care of human employment rate shot up to a 2-year high of infancy, and in 1977 was appointed by Presi- life and its happiness and not its destruction is 5 percent. December’s sales and consumer dent Carter as the head of the Great Lakes the chief and only object of good govern- confidence were at a 5-year low. Oil prices Basin Commission, headquartered in Ann ment.’’ topped $100 a barrel, and home foreclosures Arbor, Michigan. Following this position, Lee Madam Speaker, protecting the lives of our are at an alltime high. And growth last quarter worked with Mayor Harold Washington and innocent citizens and their constitutional rights slowed to a glacial .6 percent. the city of Chicago as a staff member and is why we are all here. It is our sworn oath. This legislation represents a strong bipar- consultant for the city’s newly developed De- The phrase in the 14th amendment capsulizes tisan agreement on an economic stimulus partment of the Environment. our entire Constitution. It says: ‘‘No state shall package that will begin to provide financial re- Lee also founded the Indiana Dunes Envi- deprive any person of life, liberty or property lief and income security to the middle class ronmental Learning Center, a summer camp without due process of law.’’ working Americans most at risk in a prospec- offering children of U.S. Steel employees an The bedrock foundation of this Republic is tive recession. The Senate voted 18–16 in opportunity to learn about the environment the Declaration, not the casual notion, but the favor of the package to jumpstart our slowing and the necessity of its preservation. In addi- Declaration of the self-evident truth that all economy and create jobs here at home, and tion to the numerous organizations Lee found- human beings are created equal and endowed I am proud of our quick action in both houses ed, she also made time to serve in various ca- by their creator with the unalienable rights of to get this done. pacities at several other organizations, such life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Every Last week, the House approved strong stim- as the Save the Dunes Council, the Northwest conflict and battle our Nation has ever faced ulus legislation, and this version continues in Indiana Quality of Life Council, Great Lakes can be traced to our commitment to this core that spirit with two additions expanding recov- United, the State of Illinois’ Task Force of self-evident truth. It has made us the beacon ery rebates to an additional 20 million seniors Global Climate Change, the State of Indiana of hope for the entire world. It is who we are. and 250,000 disabled veterans. Our men and Water Pollution Control Board, Chicago Wil- And yet Madam Speaker, another day has women in uniform fought for our Nation, and derness, and the Northwest Indiana Regional passed, and we in this body have failed again they deserve all the respect, care and support Planning Commission. to honor that commitment. We failed our we can provide. Madam Speaker, Lee Botts has given her sworn oath and our God-given responsibility Building on our work to extend the Child time and efforts selflessly to the protection of as we broke faith with nearly 4,000 more inno- Tax Credit—and my belief that all hard-work- our environment and lakeshore throughout her cent American babies who died without the ing low- and middle-income families should re- many years of service. At this time, I ask that protection we should have been given them. ceive at least a partial credit—this package you and all of my distinguished colleagues join But perhaps tonight, Madam Speaker, will ensure that any family that pays taxes and me in commending her for her lifetime of serv- maybe someone new who heard this sunset earned at least $3000 last year, will get a ice and dedication to her community. I also memorial will finally realize that abortion really $300 rebate per child. ask that you join me in wishing her a very does kill a baby, that it hurts mothers in ways The bill provides refundable child tax credit happy 80th birthday. that we can never express, and that 12,805 rebates to approximately 34.2 million children. f days spent killing nearly 50 million unborn chil- Families with children will receive a total of SUNSET MEMORIAL dren in America is enough; and that this Na- $21.8 billion in refundable rebates, including tional is great enough to find a better way than $9.8 billion specifically in refundable child tax abortion on demand. credits. HON. TRENT FRANKS So tonight, Madam Speaker, may we each It is long past time we finally recognize that OF ARIZONA remind ourselves that our own days in this the child tax credit should be available to all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sunshine of life are numbered and that all too families, including those who serve in the mili- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 soon each of us will walk from these Cham- tary. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Madam Speaker, I bers for the very last time. With the economy in so much difficulty, this stand once again before this body with an- And if it should be that this Congress is al- is the right approach—immediate, focused on other Sunset Memorial. lowed to convene on yet another day to come, those who need resources and who will spend It is February 13, 2008, in the land of the may that be the day when we hear the cries it. Unlike previous efforts to stimulate the free and the home of the brave, and before of the unborn at last. May that be the day we economy, this package is focused on the

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Often, applicants Marilla, but outside the formal role of Super- dren. don’t have the necessary skills or background visor. Congratulations, John, on a job very To meet our obligation, to boost our strug- to fill available positions. It’s critical that we well done. gling economy, and provide real assistance for find a way to provide our workforce with the working and middle-class Americans, I urge a skills and education to fill the gaps. That’s why f ‘‘yes’’ vote. programs like Bridges from Jobs to Careers CONGRATULATING ROCK THE f and Business Workforce Partnerships, which I BOAT ON HIS SUCCESS AT THE also championed, are so important. WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND The Bridges from Jobs to Careers grant pro- DOG SHOW AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2007 gram will provide competitive grants to com- munity colleges to improve remedial education SPEECH OF HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS by customizing programs to the career and OF TEXAS HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY academic goals of students and making it pos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA sible for students to move more quickly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through remedial classes and to courses re- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Thursday, February 7, 2008 lated to their degree, certificate program, or Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise career. We need to help students realize the today to recognize the achievements of Ch. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, I’m pleased end goal of their education program. Helping that today the House passed H.R. 4137, the Pinecrest Orchard Hill Rock the Boat at the schools improve remedial education will help Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Rock the College Opportunity and Affordability Act. This many students get in and out of school with bill makes great strides towards helping our Boat, better known as Rocky, earned the the skills and education they need to succeed. ‘‘Best-in-Breed’’ title among the Cavalier King Nation’s students and families afford college. The Business Workforce Partnerships grant The rising cost of college is making the op- Charles Spaniels on Tuesday, February 12, program will encourage the development of 2008, for the second consecutive year. portunity of a quality education further and fur- partnerships between colleges and businesses ther out of reach for far too many of our stu- Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a part of to work together to provide workers with for- the toy group, which encompasses twenty- dents. In March, the University of California credit worksite learning opportunities and more and California State system raised their tuition three breeds. The Westminster Kennel Club flexible schedules. By allowing workers to Dog Show, America’s oldest organization dedi- for the fifth time in 6 years. This year, students work and attend school, more of them will at a school like Sonoma State, in my district, cated to the sport of purebred dogs, limits have access to the certificates and degrees entry to 2,500 dogs. Rocky won best-in-breed will be required to pay nearly 10 percent more that will lead to better jobs and higher salaries. for tuition. With recent budget shortfalls in in his category after going up against a field These workers will also be able to better fit of thirty-five entrants, and was one of only 169 many States, including California, more in- the needs of our changing workforce. creases in tuition appear to be on the horizon. dogs to receive this honor for 2008. Thank you, Chairmen MILLER and HINOJOSA, This triumph is the most recent in a string The Federal Government, States, and univer- for your leadership on the Higher Education sities need to work together to both control of successes for Rocky and his owners. In his Reauthorization Act. I look forward to working brief show career, Rocky has accumulated six costs and provide better access to financial with you and our colleagues to continue to aid to ensure that everyone has the chance all-breed Best in Show wins, over thirty Toy make college more affordable for our Nation’s Group wins, seven Specialty Best of Breed for a college education. students. This bill will help with both college costs and wins and eight Best in Show wins at the Cava- f financial aid for our neediest students, and lier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA Special- that’s why it’s such an important bill. Through HONORING RETIRING MARILLA ties, making him the American Kennel Club’s this bill, States will be encouraged to do their TOWN SUPERVISOR JOHN FOSS #1 Cavalier. His list of achievements is only part in keeping college costs down, and uni- made more impressive by the fact that he is versities will be encouraged to be more trans- HON. BRIAN HIGGINS not yet three years old. parent with important information like projected I extend my sincere congratulations to OF NEW YORK Rocky, as well as his breeder, owners, and tuition and fees and average financial aid. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will help ensure that students and their fami- trainer, for his many impressive accomplish- lies are not caught unaware by college costs. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 ments. It is an honor to have such a cele- This bill also assists our Nation’s neediest stu- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today brated canine reside in the 26th District of dents by increasing the maximum Pell Grant to honor and celebrate the years of faithful Texas. I look forward to seeing what the future that can be awarded and giving more non- public service of John Foss, retiring Super- brings for the talented Rocky. traditional students access to this important visor of the Town of Marilla. f source of aid. In addition, this bill encourages Madam Speaker, John Foss is a lot of more students to go into important fields that things, and a lot of adjectives describe him PERSONAL EXPLANATION serve the public interest, such as teaching, well. Intelligent, committed and focused on the nursing, and firefighting, by offering loan for- continued growth and improvement of his HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ giveness in exchange for their invaluable serv- hometown, John Foss labored hard on behalf OF CALIFORNIA ice. of his constituents, and he has the results to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Particularly pleasing is the inclusion of three show for it. programs that I championed and which should I have had the pleasure of knowing John Wednesday, February 13, 2008 make a real difference in the lives of our Na- way back to the mid-1990s, when as a can- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. tion’s students. The first is the Patsy T. Mink didate for the New York State Assembly, John Madam Speaker, on Wednesday, January 23, Fellowships, which will provide fellowships to welcomed me to Marilla and introduced me to 2008, I was unavoidably detained due to a women and minorities to help them attain dozens of his neighbors—local residents and prior obligation. I would like to make a correc- graduate degrees in underrepresented fields. farmers with concerns about the agricultural tion to my earlier explanation of my missed This program will encourage more women and industry in Erie County and New York State. votes on January 23, 2008. minorities to go into underrepresented fields, John’s friendship was critical to me in those Had I been present and voting, I would have and at the same time, will increase the days and his steadfast support for our efforts voted as follows: amount of women and minorities who become to revitalize the economy of Erie County and (1) Rollcall No. 21: ‘‘yes.’’ On Ordering the professors in these fields. Congresswoman Western New York remain important to this Previous Question. Patsy Mink was my mentor and friend and very day. (2) Rollcall No. 22: ‘‘yes.’’ On Motion to was a leader on women’s equality and oppor- Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in Pass H.R. 3963, the objections of the Presi- tunity. This program is in honor of her work on honoring the public service career of retiring dent to the contrary notwithstanding.

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They are all SPEECH OF also worked on the floor of the House of Rep- great American heroes who deserve this Na- HON. DIANA DeGETTE resentatives, for the Office of the House Ma- tion’s recognition, gratitude, and support. jority Whip, and on numerous political cam- OF COLORADO f paigns. She performed all assignments with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sense of humor, a sense of duty and above IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DAY Tuesday, February 12, 2008 all, a sense of patriotism. OF REMEMBRANCE Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, Rep- Since the early 1990s, Cathy Travis saw a resentative TOM LANTOS (D–CA) was the per- need for more educational tools to give the HON. HILDA L. SOLIS sonification of America at her best. During his American people a better understanding of OF CALIFORNIA nearly 28 years in office, TOM was a champion how our Government works and the funda- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental rights accorded by the Constitution. for human rights and social justice around the Wednesday, February 13, 2008 world. As Chairman of the House Foreign Af- Thus was born her book, Constitution Trans- fairs Committee and co-founder of the Con- lated for Kids, an accessible translation of the Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to gressional Human Rights Caucus, TOM was document that serves as the foundation of the pay tribute to the 66th anniversary of the Na- dedicated to securing the freedom and liberty United States Government. The original text is tional ‘‘Day of Remembrance.’’ he treasured for all people. paired side-by-side with a kid-friendly interpre- I am proud to be a member of the Congres- Born in Budapest, Hungary, TOM was a tation to pique interest and stimulate further sional Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus member of the anti-Nazi resistance movement discussion of American liberties. It also in- and to represent a large number of individuals and escaped Nazi labor camps twice. The war cludes a discussion of proposed amendments of Japanese descent in the 32nd District. took most of his family and with the help of a to the Constitution that have been strongly de- The internment of Japanese Americans dur- brave Hungarian diplomat, he and his wife, bated, and a detailed explanation on the sepa- ing World War II is one of our government’s Annette, arrived in America penniless with little ration of powers. most shameful actions. Families were ripped aside from painful memories of the war, and Cathy Travis is a dedicated American in the from their homes and communities, even while an unparalleled determination to prevent the finest tradition, and this institution will greatly many Japanese citizens served in the U.S. repetition of the atrocities he had seen. miss her. armed forces in World War II. After winning election to the House in 1980, f We cannot sit back and allow similar civil TOM quickly showed himself to he an undis- IN HONOR OF GEORGE HOWELL and human rights violations unfold before our puted authority on foreign policy. His elo- eyes. We must remember that any oppres- quence and passion made him a natural lead- HON. SAM FARR sion, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge de- er as he forged alliances where no one else signed to attack our civilization. OF CALIFORNIA We must remember, and more importantly, could. In accord with his commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES human rights, he was one of the first to sound we must learn from our past. the alarm on the ethnic killings in Dafur. And Wednesday, February 13, 2008 f he was one of five members of Congress ar- Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a father, husband, and soldier who SMITHSONIAN FREE ADMISSION rested for protesting outside the Sudanese ACT Embassy. made the ultimate sacrifice in service of the Representative TOM LANTOS is survived by Nation. U.S. Army PFC George Howell was his wife of nearly 58 years, their two daugh- from the small rural central California commu- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON ters and 18 grandchildren. His daughter An- nity of Prunedale. He was a humble man who OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA nette and her beautiful family are constituents devoted his life to his family. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of mine as well as personal friends. My condo- George enlisted into the Army in June 2007, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 lences go out to her, TOM’s other daughter and was deployed to Iraq in September 2007, Katrina and his beautiful wife, Annette. TOM where he fought valiantly as an infantry soldier Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- LANTOS will he remembered for his courage, in the 10th Mountain Division. He fought not troduce the Smithsonian Free Admission Act inspiration and compassion. TOM, we all loved only to give freedom to the people of Iraq, but to reinforce 160 years of consistent Smithso- and respected you. We will continue your to offer a better life to his family. He was a nian policy, admitting the public to all perma- ceaseless fight to keep America true to her soldier who rose to defend his country and a nent exhibits without charge. That policy is conscience. young father who rose to provide for his young embodied in the original intent of the founder’s gift to the federal government that the Smith- f children. He dedicated his life so that others can live in a future filled with hope. sonian be established to increase the knowl- RECOGNITION OF CATHY TRAVIS On December 21, 2007, George was fatally edge of the public. The first bill establishing wounded when his unit was attacked while on the Smithsonian, introduced by Senator Wil- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON patrol in northern Iraq. He was laid to rest with liam C. Preston on February 17, 1841, stated OF TEXAS full military honors at Arlington National Ceme- explicitly that the Smithsonian would ‘‘preserve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tery on January 25. 2008. George was award- and exhibit with no fee all’’ works of art and ed a Purple Heart and the Army Service Rib- science. This intent and tradition was inter- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 bon for his courageous service. These awards rupted by the Board of Regents with the cas- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. depict the greatness of this fine soldier and ual comment that this would be the first time Madam Speaker, I would like to bring to the symbolize the sincere gratitude of this country. admission fees would be charged and was attention of my colleagues the contributions of Moreover, George’s life has inspired the lives done without notice to anyone when the Re- a great public servant, Cathy Travis, on the of others and has united a community. This gents voted, on January 29. 2007, to institute occasion of her retirement from the staff of soldier, father, and husband shall he remem- the first fees in the history of the Smithsonian. Congressman SOLOMON ORTIZ and the House bered for his caring, altruistic life. The Congress and not the Regents should de- of Representatives. On January 1, 2008, after Held closest to George’s heart is the love cide so basic a policy, especially when it de- more than 25 years on the Hill, Cathy retired and support of his wife. and partner, Kristen, parts from longstanding public policy. The ad- from her position as the senior advisor to Con- and his two young children, Niya, Raiden, and mission fee sets a precedent for future perma- gressman ORTIZ. his yet to be born child. His dream and nent exhibits and makes it impossible to deny Through her dedication and diligence, Cathy lifework was his family, and he fought to offer the other Smithsonian entities the same privi- also enabled me to maximize my efficiency as them a life filled with limitless opportunity. In lege and may encourage other Smithsonian the chairwoman of the Texas Democratic con- the future, his family will experience the dream entities to structure their exhibits to fit the But- gressional delegation. For that, I am grateful. their father has waiting for them. terfly Pavilion model.

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The increased fering me this opportunity to honor the public for films and shows, such as IMAX films, the Federal Medicaid payments helped States service of retiring Town of West Seneca National Air and Space Museum’s Plane- meet increased demand for Medicaid cov- Councilman Christopher Osmanski, and I hope tarium, and the National Zoo’s Christmas Light erage and successfully fought off many addi- that you will join me in offering to Mr. special, the Butterfly Pavilion marks the first tional and more extensive reductions in Osmanski this Congress’s best wishes of good time admission fees are charged for a perma- healthcare for poor children, the disabled, fortune and Godspeed in all of his future en- nent exhibit. pregnant women and the elderly who depend deavors. The Smithsonian Institution had an esti- on Medicaid health coverage. If the economic f mated 24.2 million visitors in 2007. The huge downturn continues, States will once again be number of visitors who come to the forced to deny people Medicaid coverage and HONORING W.D. LEWIS FOR Smithsonian’s 17 museums and art galleries or reduce Medicaid payments to healthcare ‘‘CITIZEN OF THE YEAR’’ AWARD shows that there are untapped sources of rev- providers unless some relief is provided. enue from appreciative Americans and others If we do not act, the decreased ability to HON. JEB HENSARLING if the Smithsonian had a first-rate private fund- provide health care could mean even more job OF TEXAS raising effort similar to that of the great muse- losses, further exacerbating the economy. Ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ums in this country and worldwide. Our pre- cording to a 2005 study, for every $1 million Wednesday, February 13, 2008 viously introduced bill, H.R. 4098, The Smith- of State funds invested in Medicaid, 33 new sonian Modernization Act of 2007, addresses jobs and $1.23 million in new wages are gen- Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I the Smithsonian’s shallow fundraising capacity erated in a year. In 2003, a Republican Con- rise to recognize community leader W.D. by restructuring and expanding the Smithso- gress and President agreed to the temporary Lewis for being named ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ nian Board of Regents from a board almost increase in Medicaid payments. It was en- by the Chandler-Brownsboro Chamber of half of whom are public officials to a board acted through a number of bipartisan votes. Commerce. consisting solely of private sector citizens with We must once again come together to deliver A veteran of World War II and the Korean greater fundraising capacity and experience. as we did before. We need to move quickly to war, Mr. Lewis occupies his time today volun- Today the Smithsonian’s traditional free ac- strengthen Medicaid, before the effects of a teering in his community. In addition to being cess to exhibits is under attack, chiefly be- slowing economy cause people who need an active member of the Kiwanis Club, Mr. cause of the $2 billion dollar infrastructure health care to he turned away. Lewis mentors children at Brownsboro Inter- mediate School and helps the court appointed backlog. However, the fundraising capability of f the Smithsonian infrastructure is clear in the special advocates provide Christmas gifts to recent opening of the National Portrait Gallery, HONORING ROB COGORNO children. Last year, he raised enough money according to Congressional Research Service to give Bibles to 192 children. (CRS) RL 33560, donors contributed funds for HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL Since moving to Brownsboro over two dec- the new auditorium and roof over the court- OF ARIZONA ades ago, Mr. Lewis has been a member of Leagueville Baptist Church and the Texas yard. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Smithsonian Modernization Act, not ad- Freshwater Fisheries Center. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 mission fees, provides the most realistic vehi- Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth Dis- cle to raise funds for the Smithsonian without Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise trict of Texas, I am honored to recognize Mr. cost to the government or to the public. The today to congratulate Rob Cogorno on his 25 Lewis for generously offering his time and tal- Smithsonian has long prided itself on ‘‘free ac- years of service to this body. ents to serve his community and for being se- cess’’ according to the CRS. Admission fees Rob, I am one of the new folks around here, lected ‘‘Citizen of the Year.’’ can bring only a token amount. Admission but in my relatively brief tenure, I have come f fees are not the answer for American tax- to appreciate and have great respect for all the floor staff who keep this place running as EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES payers, who have already paid through the OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- 70% that the federal government already con- smoothly as possible . . . especially in a room filled with wall-to-wall politicians. TIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE tributes to this public institution. Federal tax- HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A payers don’t expect to pay again through a You’ve been a great quarterback for the floor staff, and I wish you all the best. Thank REPRESENTATIVE OF THE admission fee to a federally financed institu- STATE OF CALIFORNIA tion. you for your service. f f SPEECH OF INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5268, TO HONORING RETIRING WEST SEN- HON. FRANK R. WOLF ECA TOWN COUNCILMAN CHRIS- PROVIDE A TEMPORARY IN- OF VIRGINIA TOPHER OSMANSKI CREASE IN FEDERAL MEDICAID IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Tuesday, February 12, 2008 TO STATES OF NEW YORK Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the memory of Congressman TOM LAN- TOS, our beloved friend and colleague, who HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Wednesday, February 13, 2008 OF MICHIGAN passed away on Monday morning from esoph- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, today I rise agus cancer. to honor Christopher Osmanski, retiring coun- Believers in human rights and oppressed Wednesday, February 13, 2008 cilman from the great town of West Seneca. peoples around the world have suffered a ter- Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, last week I, I have known Chris and his family for many rible blow with the loss of TOM LANTOS. He with my colleagues Representatives FRANK years and I am proud to honor his dedication was a tireless champion for those suffering PALLONE and PETER KING, introduced H.R. to effective public service for the residents of oppression and violence and discrimination, 5268, legislation that would provide immediate the Town of West Seneca. Few public officials and the world is quite simply a more painful fiscal relief to States through Medicaid. The love their town the way in which Christopher place with his passing. Every time a human States of our Nation and the healthcare safety Osmanski does, and his public acts have al- rights issue came up on the House floor, TOM net are simultaneously facing a crisis. This is ways had the intention of making life in the was always there, speaking out for the voice- not the time for the Federal Government to town of West Seneca better for those so fortu- less. turn its back. In addition to the broader eco- nate enough to live there. TOM’s experiences escaping Nazi con- nomic stimulus package that we have ap- While Chris’s official service has come to an centration camps twice as a teenager and los- proved, it is urgent that we provide States with end, it is a virtual certainty that he will remain ing most of his immediate family in the car- resources to meet growing healthcare de- active in local civic affairs. That is a good nage of the Holocaust cultivated in him a mands. thing, for the town of West Seneca is better unique sensitivity to suffering. His compassion

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He Ohio State GOP primary for the State Legisla- eyes of so many, and his loss will be felt greeted every person with a broad smile and ture in 1960, but lost in the general election. acutely by all of us. a laugh. He was an engaging conversationalist And in 1976, he unsuccessfully sought the I extend my most sincere condolences to and a patient teacher, too. He labored to GOP nomination for California’s 40 District, TOM’s family, and I encourage my colleagues transfer his considerable skills in calligraphy, which I now serve. to take up the torch with which TOM illumi- architectural drafting, and model building to all He was one of my professors when I was in nated the world’s darkest corners. who expressed an interest. college at California State University, Ful- f For decades, he worked for the City of To- lerton. He taught U.S. history and we used to ledo in the Toledo Lucas County Planning debate on many issues, which helped to form CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEAD- Commissions, from where he retired. I can still my political views. He was also the faculty ERSHIP OF ELEPHANT BUTTE see him bent over his light table in the Huron sponsor of my College Republican Club. We Building preparing the architectural and sub- stayed in touch for all these years. In fact just HON. STEVAN PEARCE division drawings for cases pending before the recently, I visited his class at Soka University. Dr. Jeffrey passed away November 4, 2007, OF NEW MEXICO Commission. He reported to work every day, always wearing a white, long-sleeved shirt and and is survived by his wife, Mee-Young, his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES held standards of military precision. son, Robert, his step-daughter, Clara, sisters, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Once, when we worked together on a Julie & Susu, and grandchildren, Marieke & Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today project, we were assigned to field check and Lex. to recognize the great accomplishments of map all of Monclova Township, Ohio. That is Please join me in remembering and hon- leaders of Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Mayor 16,000 acres. Stan and I worked on that for oring Dr. Jeffrey for a life spent dedicated to Bob Barnes, Councilor Adrienne Podlesny, days. I hold many precious memories of Stan his family and community. and Councilor John Van Gundy truly care during that laborious effort. f Stan never asked anything for himself. He about the city of Elephant Butte. Each proudly HONORING RETIRING CHEEKTOWA- was always creating lovely-original works for served since the city was incorporated and are GA TOWN SUPERVISOR JAMES J. others such as mailings at the holidays or spe- so dedicated they worked out of their homes JANKOWIAK until the city had an office. cial occasions. Each was carefully drawn and Councilor John Van Gundy served on a colored with his signature logo was at the planning board for the first 2 years after the lower left corner—a miniature version of him HON. BRIAN HIGGINS city was incorporated then became elected to sitting at his drawing table. At Christmas, his OF NEW YORK the council and has now served 8 years. logo would wear a tiny Santa hat. On his own IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Both Mayor Barnes and Councilor Podlesny initiative, Stan drew many beautiful renderings Wednesday, February 13, 2008 have both worked for the city for 10 years, of landmark structures in Toledo. When I was Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today and Mayor Barnes in fact became the first and elected to office, I commissioned Stan to do a to honor James J. Jankowiak, who concluded only mayor of Elephant Butte. rendering of historic churches of Toledo. He decades of faithful public service by serving Through their tireless work and dedication, gladly accepted and this framed achievement one year as Supervisor of the most populous these individuals have made countless con- always hangs in our Congressional office. town in the 27th Congressional District, the tributions to the community of Elephant Butte. Though Stan became more fragile with great town of Cheektowaga. Their legacy of diligent work includes improv- years, he never, ever complained. He always Jim Jankowiak is, above almost anything ing city parks, developing a waste water sys- welcomed a visitor with that same open smile. else, a man of the people. Jim is a regular guy tem, and incorporating the city. Other accom- Stan revered the time he witnessed develop- who worked hard, loved his family and his plishments include widening and paving city ments of downtown Toledo like the Maumee community, and did everything he could to streets, building an addition to the fire depart- River Crossing Bridge, the new Ferry Landing, give back to that community he loved so well. ment, and numerous other improvements. the future Marina District and the Mud Hens. He was overjoyed that day to view his home- From his career beginnings in the highway ga- The progress and growth of Elephant Butte rage to his career as the most effective Parks can be attributed to the diligent hard work of town, to which he had dedicated his working years, building forward. Commissioner in the history of Erie County these 3 individuals. I know the people of Ele- government, Jim Jankowiak consistently led May God welcome Stan home; a good and phant Butte have gained many more opportu- by example, and the taxpayers of each re- faithful servant. May He shower him royally nities and are now able to live better lives be- spective jurisdiction within which he served with blessings into eternity and bestow upon cause of the leadership and hard work of were better for it. him a loving peace. Mayor Barnes and Councilors Van Gundy and Jim’s service on the local level—first as Podlesny. I want to congratulate each of them f Chairman of the town’s Democratic Committee for their achievements and wish them the best and later as a Councilman and finally Super- of luck in their future. IN REMEMBRANCE OF DR. HARRY JEFFREY visor, demonstrates clearly his love for the f town in which he lived his life. Where I come from—in South Buffalo, NY—we like to say HONORING STANLEY RONDA, JR. HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE that we’re a community of neighborhoods; OF CALIFORNIA South Cheektowaga is no different. Differen- HON. MARCY KAPTUR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiated as it is by parishes or by fire districts, OF OHIO Wednesday, February 13, 2008 it’s still a collection of neighborhoods, and Jim IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jankowiak is, at heart, a kid from the neigh- Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today borhood—and he never forgot from whence Wednesday, February 13, 2008 to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the he came. That’s high praise. Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today birth of Dr. Harry Palmer Jeffrey, Jr. Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in to recognize Stanley Ronda, Jr., of Toledo, Dr. Jeffrey obtained his bachelor’s degree at honoring and congratulating Jim Jankowiak Ohio. Dartmouth College in 1959, his master’s de- upon the conclusion of his official service to It is with the deepest appreciation that I pay gree at Ohio State University in 1961 and his the taxpayers of the town of Cheektowaga. I tribute to the long life of a good, patient, and Ph.D. at Columbia University in 1973. know that you join me and the rest of our col- kind man, Stanley Ronda, Jr. He lived his In Congress, he worked for Representatives leagues in wishing Jim, his wife Donna and years in service to his family, friends, and our John Heinz, Paul Schenck, William McCulloch their entire family the very best of good luck Toledo community. Coming from the working and Senator John Bricker. He served in the and Godspeed in the months and years to class and of Polish-American heritage, he White House for the Lyndon Johnson and come.

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BILL PASCRELL, JR. unsustainable losses are a real threat to the member of the executive board and as vice OF NEW JERSEY future of this nation’s healthcare infrastructure. president and president of the conference, the National League of Cities, the National Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge my colleagues to join me in cospon- soring this legislation to provide a DGME level ference of Black Mayors, for which he was Wednesday, February 13, 2008 that accurately reflects of the actual costs of elected its first president, the National Urban Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise operating physician training programs in the Coalition, and the National Black Caucus of today to introduce legislation, with my friend 21st century. Local Elected Officials, for which he served 4 and colleague Congressman RON LEWIS, f years as president. He also received Presi- which will bring equity to an unjust Medicare dential appointments to serve on two commis- compensation formula currently used to reim- RICHARD HATCHER sions: the United States Advisory Commission burse teaching hospitals. on Intergovernmental Relations and the United Under current law, Medicare uses an anti- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY States Commission on Education. Richard has quated formula to determine payments for OF INDIANA also had a great impact on American society through his involvement with several civil hospitals with Direct Graduate Medical Edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation, DGME, programs designed to educate rights organizations, both locally and nation- and train physicians. The formula, which was Wednesday, February 13, 2008 ally, including: the National Association for the created in the 1980s no longer serves as an Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the accurate reflection of the actual costs of oper- great honor and pleasure that I stand before Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Trans- ating training programs in the 21st century. you today to honor one of northwest Indiana’s Africa, the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame, Currently, more than 600 hospitals that train most distinguished and honorable citizens. I the Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violent physicians are paid less than the national av- have known the Honorable Richard Hatcher Social Change, and the Operation PUSH/ erage, meaning that Medicare pays less than for many years, and he is one of the most in- Rainbow Coalition. its fair share for the costs of educating doctors fluential citizens I have ever known, especially Throughout his illustrious career, Richard in these hospitals. In my home State of New when it comes to the progress he made for has been honored time and time again for his Jersey alone, teaching hospitals have lost residents of northwest Indiana and the entire dedication and steadfast efforts in improving about $6.9 million. United States. Forty years ago, Richard was the quality of life for all people. To name a few The current system stymies these hospitals’ elected mayor of Gary, Indiana, and in doing of his accolades, Richard was honored in ability to train a workforce sufficient to care for so, he, along with the late Carl Stokes of 1974, by Time magazine as one of the ‘‘200 the growing Medicare population. Cleveland, Ohio, became the first African Outstanding Young Leaders in the United Despite congressional efforts in 1999 and American individuals elected to serve as may- States,’’ as well as one of the ‘‘100 Most Influ- 2001 to make incremental improvements in ors of major metropolitan areas. Since this ential Black Americans’’ by Ebony magazine. DGME payments, hospitals still receive only time, Richard has been a constant fixture in He was also awarded the ‘‘President’s Award’’ 85 percent of the cost of the national average not only Gary, but throughout northwest Indi- by the National League of Cities in 1987, the that teaching hospitals incur today for oper- ana. Today, as we celebrate this significant ‘‘Adam Clayton Powell Award’’ by the Con- ating costs. event in our Nation’s history, we reflect on the gressional Black Caucus in 1977, the Oper- Bringing the effort to fruition, this legislation magnitude of his election and the progress ation PUSH ‘‘Award of Excellence’’ in 1980, requires Medicare to at least pay the average that has been achieved since that time. In and the Roy Wilkens Award from the NAACP cost of operating a training program. It would Mayor Hatcher’s honor, as well as in honor of in 1989. In addition, he has been honored with increase the DGME payment—for hospitals Carl Stokes, a celebration will be taking place the ‘‘Urban Leadership Award’’ by the Indiana whose historical costs are less than the na- on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at the Gen- Association of Cities and Towns, the ‘‘Distin- tional average—to 100 percent of the national esis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana. guished Mayor Award’’ by the National Urban average per resident amount. Richard Gordon Hatcher was born on July Coalition, and the ‘‘Fannie Lou Hamer Free- The floor should be increased to the na- 10, 1933, in Michigan City, Indiana. Following dom Award’’ from the National Conference of tional average so no hospitals receive less his graduation from high school, Richard went Black Mayors. than Medicare’s fair share of the costs of op- on to complete his bachelor of science degree Madam Speaker, through his election as erating a medical education program. This bill in business and government at Indiana Univer- mayor of Gary in 1967, Richard Hatcher has does not affect hospitals whose historical sity. Subsequently, he also earned his bach- been a cornerstone in the building of a better costs are above the national average. elor of law and juris doctorate degrees from America. He has continued his efforts toward I have introduced this measure in the inter- Valparaiso University. After completing law progress through the many ways he has self- est of America’s hospitals, medical students, school, Richard relocated to Gary and began lessly given his time and efforts to the people and the Medicare patients who will one day practicing law in East Chicago, Indiana. This of Gary, northwest Indiana, and beyond. At depend on their doctors to have the highest was the beginning of his remarkable legal ca- this time, I ask that you and all of my distin- level of training and expertise. reer, which included service as a deputy pros- guished colleagues join me in commending As it stands now, hundreds of teaching hos- ecutor for Lake County, Indiana. From there, him, as well as the late Carl Stokes, on their pitals are being reimbursed by Medicare at an his political career began when he was elect- 40th anniversary of this significant event in our inadequate level for their work in training ed to the Gary City Council. Then, in 1967, he Nation’s history, as well as for his lifetime of America’s doctors of tomorrow. Too many was elected mayor of Gary, the office he service and dedication to his community. hospitals, students, and patients are depend- would hold for an astonishing 20 years.

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Energy and Natural Resources MARCH 5 Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee This title requires all such committees To hold hearings to examine S. 2229, to 9:30 a.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily withdraw certain Federal land in the Armed Services Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Wyoming Range from leasing and pro- To hold hearings to examine the defense mittee—of the time, place, and purpose vide an opportunity to retire certain authorization request for fiscal year of the meetings, when scheduled, and leases in the Wyoming Range, S. 2379, 2009, for the Department of the Air any cancellations or changes in the to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- Force, and the future years defense meetings as they occur. rior to cancel certain grazing leases on program. land in Cascade-Siskiyou National SH–216 As an additional procedure along Monument that are voluntarily waived with the computerization of this infor- by the lessees, to provide for the ex- MARCH 6 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily change of certain Monument land in 9:30 a.m. exchange for private land, to designate Digest will prepare this information for Armed Services certain Monument land as wilderness, printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold hearings to examine the defense S. 832, to provide for the sale of ap- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD authorization request for fiscal year on Monday and Wednesday of each proximately 25 acres of public land to the Turnabout Ranch, Escalante, Utah, 2009 for the U.S. Southern and North- week. at fair market value, S. 2508 and H.R. ern Command, and the future years de- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 903, bills to provide for a study of op- fense program. February 14, 2008 may be found in the tions for protecting the open space SH–216 Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. characteristics of certain lands in and MARCH 11 MEETINGS SCHEDULED adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado, S. 2601 9:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 21 and H.R. 1285, bills to require the Sec- Armed Services 10 a.m. retary of Agriculture to convey to King To hold hearings to examine the defense Judiciary and Kittitas Counties Fire District No. authorization request for fiscal year To hold hearings to examine pending ju- 51 a certain parcel of real property for 2009 for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. dicial nominations. use as a site for a new Snoqualmie Pass Forces in Korea, and the future years SD–226 fire and rescue station, H.R. 523, to re- defense program. quire the Secretary of the Interior to SH–216 FEBRUARY 26 convey certain public land located wholly or partially within the bound- MARCH 12 9:30 a.m. aries of the Wells Hydroelectric Armed Services Project of Public Utility District No. 1 2:30 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the defense of DouglasCounty, Washington, to the Armed Services authorization request for fiscal year utility district, and H.R. 838, to provide Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- 2009 for the Department of the Army, for the conveyance of the Bureau of committee and the future years defense program. Land Management parcels known as To hold hearings to examine tech- SH–216 the White Acre and Gambel Oak prop- nologies to combat weapons of mass de- 10 a.m. erties and related real property to struction. Energy and Natural Resources Park City, Utah. SD–106 To hold hearings to examine U.S. oil in- SD–366 Armed Services ventory policies, focusing on the De- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Readiness and Management Support Sub- partment of Energy’s Strategic Petro- Space, Aeronautics, and Related Agencies committee leum Reserve Project Management Of- Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the defense fice policies. To hold hearings to examine the Presi- authorization request for fiscal year SD–366 dent’s proposed budget request for fis- 2009, the future years defense program, cal year 2009 for the National Space and military installation, environ- FEBRUARY 27 and Aeronautics Administration mental, and base closure programs. (NASA). 9:30 a.m. SR–232A Armed Services SR–253 Intelligence To hold hearings to examine the current MARCH 13 and future worldwide threats to the na- Closed business meeting to consider tional security of the United States; pending calendar business. 2:30 p.m. with the possibiliy of a closed session SH–219 Armed Services in S–407 following the open session. Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- SD–106 FEBRUARY 28 committee 9:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the defense Energy and Natural Resources Armed Services authorization request for fiscal year To hold hearings to examine the nomina- To hold hearings to examine the defense 2009 for the Cooperative Threat Reduc- tions of Stanley C. Suboleski, of Vir- authorization request for fiscal year tion Program and the Proliferation Se- ginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of 2009, for the Department of the Navy, curity Initiative at the Department of Energy (Fossil Energy), and J. Gregory and the future years defense program; Defense, and nuclear nonproliferation Copeland, of Texas, to be General with the possibility of a closed session programs at the National Security Ad- Counsel, both of the Department of En- in SR–222 immediately following the ministration, and the future years de- ergy. open session. fense program. SD–366 SH–216 SR–222

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