March 7, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E479 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

CONGRATULATING THOMAS F. St. John the Baptist, St. John the Evangelist age and bravery. He was awarded the Silver BURKE AS HE IS NAMED ‘‘MAN and St. Joseph where they serve in the Bap- Star for Bravery from the American Police Hall OF THE YEAR’’ BY THE GREAT- tismal Ministry and where Judge Burke serves of Fame, as well as the Legion of Honor ER PITTSTON FRIENDLY SONS as a lector and as a member of the parish fi- Award from the American Law Enforcement OF ST. PATRICK nancial council. They are the parents of five Officers Association for his courage, bravery, children: Tom, a student at Harvard Law and allegiance in the performance of his duty HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI School; Bill, a student at Fordham Law following an incident that occurred on March OF PENNSYLVANIA School; Margy, a student at Boston College; 27, 1985. He is also an active member and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Katey, a student at Lehigh University; and Pat- participant in the Blair County DUI and Drug Wednesday, March 7, 2007 rick, a student at Scranton Preparatory Task Forces. Chief Thomas Miller’s character School. does not go unnoticed and is sure to bring him Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Since 1992, the Burke family has hosted the most rewarding experiences in life. today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues students from Ireland, Japan and France. Chief Miller also recognizes fellow officers’ in the House of Representatives to pay tribute Madam Speaker, please join me in con- spirit and bravery being a member of the Blair to the Honorable Thomas F. Burke, Jr., on the gratulating Judge Burke on this fine honor. County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial occasion of being named ‘‘Man of the Year’’ The enormity of his contributions to the law, Foundation. by the Greater Pittston Pennsylvania Friendly his family and community speaks volumes Madam Speaker, Chief Thomas D. Miller Sons of St. Patrick. about his dedication, stamina and commitment has been very active in both professional and Judge Burke serves on the Luzerne County and serves as a shining example for others to personal activities throughout Blair Township, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, the emulate. Pennsylvania. Chief Thomas D. Miller is a 11th Judicial District of the Commonwealth of f great citizen of Blair County and we are hon- Pennsylvania. ored to recognize him for all of his work and A native of West Pittston, Judge Burke was PERSONAL EXPLANATION accomplishments. I congratulate him and wish appointed to the bench by former Pennsyl- him the best in his retirement. vania Gov. Tom Ridge. He was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania Senate. Judge HON. TODD TIAHRT f Burke took office May 22, 1998, and was OF KANSAS CONGRATULATING JAMES F. elected to a full 10-year term of office by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BANNON AS HE RECEIVES THE voters of Luzerne County in 1999. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Prior to his judicial appointment, Judge FROM THE PITTSTON FRIENDLY Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, on March 6, Burke was engaged in the practice of law for SONS OF ST. PATRICK 25 years and, for several years, was a partner I was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall with his brother, Atty. Joseph D. Burke, in the votes Nos. 121 and 122. HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI law offices of Burke and Burke. He served as Rollcall vote No. 121 was final passage of H. Res. 98. Had I been present, I would have OF PENNSYLVANIA a member of the executive committee of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association. voted ‘‘yea.’’ He was also a director and president of the Rollcall vote No. 122 was on final passage Wednesday, March 7, 2007 First Bank of Greater Pittston and served as a of H. Res. 149. Had I been present, I would Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise director of successor banking institutions. have voted ‘‘yea.’’ today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues A summa cum laude graduate of West f in the House of Representatives to pay tribute Pittston High School, Judge Burke was in- TRIBUTE TO CHIEF THOMAS D. to Mr. James F. Bannon of Pittston, Pennsyl- ducted into the Wyoming Area Football ‘‘Ring MILLER vania, who has been chosen by the Greater of Pride’’ in 2005. Judge Burke is an honors Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick to receive graduate with a BA degree in finance from Le- their Lifetime Achievement Award. high University and he received his Juris Doc- HON. BILL SHUSTER Mr. Bannon was born in Scranton, Pennsyl- tor degree from Villanova University School of OF PENNSYLVANIA vania, a son of the late Frank and Jule Law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gaffney Bannon. He received his early edu- Judge Burke is a veteran of the United Wednesday, March 7, 2007 cation at Holy Rosary School in Scranton and States Army and was awarded the Bronze later graduated from Pittston High School in Star for meritorious service in the Republic of Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise 1936. Vietnam. today to honor Chief Thomas D. Miller, who He served in the United States Army before Judge Burke is a former chairman of the after 33 years of distinguished service is retir- becoming associated with Bright Construction board of trustees of Marywood University and ing from his prestigious responsibility as Chief Company where he worked for 46 years as a was awarded the presidential medal from that of the Blair Township Police Department. masonry foreman. He was also a member of institution in 2004. He is also a past president Chief Miller has had a successful and promi- the Bricklayers Union No. 5, Harrisburg. of the board of directors of the Greater nent career with many achievements and rec- After retiring, he worked as a consultant for Pittston Chamber of Commerce and he served ognitions. Reilly Associates. as chairman of the board of directors of Chief Miller’s law enforcement career began Mr. Bannon also served as a member of the Catholic Social Services of Wyoming Valley. in 1974 as a part-time patrolman and quickly Pittston Area School Board. He formerly served as a member of the Presi- made his way up the ranks with his dedication He is a past president of the Greater dent’s Council of King’s College and as vice to serving the community. In 1980, 3 months Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and is a chairman of the board of directors of the after being hired as a full-time police officer by fourth degree member of the John F. Kennedy Luzerne Foundation. Judge Burke served the Blair Township Police Department and Council 372, Knights of Columbus, Pittston. three terms on the board of directors of the elected Constable of Juniata County, he was He also served as president of the Council’s United Way of Wyoming Valley and also promoted to Assistant Chief. On March 13, Home Association. chaired the capital campaigns for the Greater 2001, Chief Miller was appointed Blair Town- He is currently a member of the Pittston Pittston YMCA and the Salvation Army, West ship Chief of Police. His devotion to duty and Planning Commission. Pittston, where he also served as a member commitment to the community can surely be Mr. Bannon has been married for the past of the Advisory Council. drawn upon by future police officers. 70 years to the former Frances Bright. They Judge Burke and his wife, Peggy, are mem- Chief Thomas Miller’s career in law enforce- are the parents of two daughters, Ann Galla- bers of the parish community of St. Casimir, ment has brought him recognition for his cour- gher, Indiana, and Kathy Sulima, Pittston.

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VerDate 0ct 09 2002 07:35 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07MR8.001 SWEST PsN: E07MRPT1 E480 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 7, 2007 They also have four grandsons, five great also active in community organizations, such and instrumentation as part of a national re- grandsons and two great granddaughters. as the Sunrise Rotary Club of Bedford and the search and education team. The Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs. Bannon are members of St. Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Youth Eagles have retained Dr. Meade’s services as John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Leadership Program and Education Founda- a consultant for summer camp since 1998. Madam Speaker, please join me in con- tion. Last July he realized his most ambitious vi- gratulating Mr. Bannon on the occasion of this Nominators of Dr. Crawford cite his excel- sion by developing a 300,000 square foot inte- honor. Mr. Bannon’s lifelong service to his lent vision and leadership in guiding his col- grated health campus offering traditional and family, church and community illustrate his leagues toward innovation and excellence, yet alternative therapies in a holistic environment commitment and selflessness and serve as an Dr. Crawford selflessly announced ‘‘what this to improve quality of life and longevity. The fa- example for others to emulate. award really demonstrates is that there is a cility is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, f whole team of people who are working to and is a national showcase model for the fu- make Bedford Area School District a better ture of private practice medical care. PERSONAL EXPLANATION place.’’ This modest educator is truly a won- Dr. Meade resides in Allentown with his wife derful asset to the Bedford area, as well as and three children. HON. TODD TIAHRT the State of Pennsylvania, and is most deserv- Madam Speaker, please join me in con- OF KANSAS ing of this prestigious honor. gratulating Dr. Meade on this special honor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f His contributions to the field of medicine re- flect his deep passion and commitment for im- Wednesday, March 7, 2007 CONGRATULATING DR. THOMAS D. proving the quality of life and the standards of Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, on March 5, MEADE AS HE RECEIVES THE human health care. 2007 SWINGLE AWARD FROM THE I was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall f votes Nos. 119 and 120. GREATER PITTSON FRIENDLY Rollcall vote No. 119 was final passage of SONS OF ST. PATRICK HONORING NEW YORK STATE AS- H.R. 995. Had I been present, I would have SEMBLYMAN MARK J.F. SCHROE- voted ‘‘yea.’’ HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI DER Rollcall vote No. 120 was on final passage OF PENNSYLVANIA of H.R. 497. Had I been present, I would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BRIAN HIGGINS voted ‘‘yea.’’ Wednesday, March 7, 2007 OF NEW YORK f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise TRIBUTE TO DR. PATRICK today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues Wednesday, March 7, 2007 CRAWFORD in the House of Representatives to pay tribute Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I offer these to Dr. Thomas D. Meade, M.D., who is the re- remarks today in honor of Mark J.F. Schroe- HON. BILL SHUSTER cipient of the 2007 Swingle Award from the der, Member of the Assembly of the State of OF PENNSYLVANIA Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. New York, on the occasion of his being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Meade is an orthopedic surgeon and the named Irishman of the Year by Goin’ South, a senior managing partner and president of OAA prominent civic organization in my constitu- Wednesday, March 7, 2007 Orthopedic Specialists, the oldest incorporated ency. Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise medical group in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsyl- Rarely does one encounter a public servant today to honor Dr. Patrick Crawford of Bed- vania. He created and serves as medical di- so dedicated to the principles of good govern- ford, Pennsylvania, who has been named rector of the OAA Human Performance Cen- ment and of selfless public service as Assem- ‘‘2007 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the ter, a nationally recognized medical fitness fa- blyman Schroeder, who succeeded me in rep- Year’’ by a committee of his peers from the cility with over 3,500 members. He received resenting the people of the 145th Assembly Pennsylvania Association of School Adminis- the 2002 Founders Award from the prestigious District. trators. This distinguished award is given an- Medical Fitness Association for his lifetime One marvels at the tremendous ability he nually and is part of the National Super- contributions to the field of medical fitness and has demonstrated, in his work in the assembly intendent of the Year Program sponsored by the Sir John Charnley A ward for Orthopedic and previously in the Erie County Legislature, the American Association of School Adminis- achievement. to use the resources of elective office to make trators. It is presented to further inspire exem- Dr. Meade is a 1975 graduate of Pittston tangible improvements to the neighborhoods plary leadership and promote a sense of con- Area High School where he was awarded nu- he represents, and in the lives of the constitu- fidence and pride in our Nation’s public merous academic distinctions and still holds ents he so ably serves. schools. Dr. Crawford will be recognized in the high school diving record. He graduated While remaining vigilant with regard to his March at the American Association of School from Penn State with High Distinction where a legislative responsibilities—Assemblyman Administrators Conference on Education, diving injury launched him on a career in or- Schroeder is highly regarded for the studious- where the national recipient will be chosen thopedic surgery. After nine years in Philadel- ness with which he considers each piece of among the State nominees. phia at Jefferson Medical College and five legislation before him—Assemblyman Schroe- Dr. Patrick Crawford has been super- years at Thomas Jefferson University, he trav- der has also rolled up his sleeves and pro- intendent of Bedford Area School District since eled to Connecticut to complete a knee and duced tangible results in the areas of neigh- 1996. His outstanding service to the Bedford sports medicine fellowship. borhood-based economic development and area has included several noteworthy pro- Dr. Meade is an avid cyclist and competitive adult education in the communities he serves. grams. The Superintendent’s Leadership swimmer. He has held top 10 U.S. Masters A prime example of his successes in the Academy, a 2 year leadership program for Swimming rankings and shares national and area of neighborhood-based economic devel- high school juniors and seniors; the Bedford world records in men’s freestyle events with opment is his creation of, and ongoing support Teacher Technology Academy, a staff devel- fellow OAA physician, Dr. Charles Norelli. for, the Greater South Buffalo Chamber of opment program that advances the use of As an author and educator, Dr. Meade has Commerce. Through this agency, he had de- technology in learning; and the Classrooms for published articles and books and produced monstrably reduced commercial vacancy rates the Future initiative which will place laptops on videos on sports injuries, nutrition and fitness and otherwise dramatically improved business the desks of every high school student in the related topics. He has also lectured exten- districts in his constituency. district. These initiatives all take precedence sively on those topics. He is currently the host Now boasting 156 members, the Greater on the future of education in the Bedford area. of two popular cable television shows on or- South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce encour- In addition to the time he spends as a su- thopedic and medical issues. He also holds ages business development through the Irish perintendent, Dr. Crawford dedicates much of two academic posts at Thomas Jefferson Uni- Feis and Expo, a trade show and concert held his schedule to the betterment of the Bedford versity and Pennsylvania State University and in conjunction with Goin’ South, a monthly community. He has worked through organiza- he serves as director of orthopedic trauma newsletter, a high quality membership direc- tions such as the Pennsylvania Leadership residency education at Lehigh Valley Hospital. tory, a wide range of member benefits, in- Development Center, the Blended Schools Vir- He is a recognized expert in the field of volvement with a wide array of community tual Learning Consortium, and is serving on knee ligament reconstruction, knee replace- events and projects, and enthusiastic and un- the Learning Lamp Board of Directors. He is ments and has developed surgical techniques wavering advocacy.

VerDate 0ct 09 2002 07:35 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07MR8.005 SWEST PsN: E07MRPT1 March 7, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E481 Let me point out, Madam Speaker, that As- CONGRESSIONAL CONSTITUTION Today, Members justify passing legislation semblyman Schroeder’s tremendous efforts CAUCUS’ WEEKLY ‘‘CONSTITU- that is even more expansive than the Bonus with regard to improving the economic condi- TION HALF HOUR’’ Bill. They argue that Article 1, Section 8 allows tions in the neighborhoods he serves is sur- us to pass any legislation, as long as it pro- passed only by his commitment to providing HON. SCOTT GARRETT vides for the ‘‘general Welfare’’ or is ‘‘nec- the most vulnerable among his constituents OF NEW JERSEY essary and proper.’’ Madison would have been with the educational tools they need in order IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appalled by our liberal interpretation of these to build better lives for themselves and their Wednesday, March 7, 2007 terms. In The Federalist No. 41 he asked, families. ‘‘For what purpose could the enumeration of Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam particular powers be inserted, if these and all I refer specifically to his creation of the Speaker, we are here today to announce our others were meant to be included in the pre- South Buffalo Education Center, a school of- support of the Enumerated Powers Act au- ceding general power?’’ fering GED training to persons who had not thored by our good friend from Arizona, Mr. James Wilson, the author of the General completed high school. The South Buffalo SHADEGG. As the founder and chairman of the Welfare clause explained to the Pennsylvania Education Center has graduated more than Congressional Constitution Caucus, I urge my ratification convention that the words ‘‘nec- 200 persons, and has the highest graduation fellow Members to cosponsor this legislation. essary and proper’’ are ‘‘limited, and defined Article VI, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution and retention rates of any GED program in by the following, ’for carrying into execution states: ‘‘The Senators and Representatives New York State, it is truly an accomplishment the foregoing powers.’ It is saying no more before mentioned . . . shall be bound by Oath of which he should be proud. than that the powers we have already particu- or Affirmation, to support this Constitution.’’ On Very few public servants can point to a se- January 4, each of us followed this constitu- larly given, shall be effectually carried into ries of tangible accomplishments as remark- tional mandate and swore such an oath. Yet execution.’’ able as those achieved by Assemblyman in the past two months, we have passed legis- For these reasons, Madison explained that Schroeder, who has just begun his seventh lation without first considering the very docu- he could not sign the Bonus Bill unless an year service to his community as an elected ment that grants us legislative authority. As a amendment allowing such an expenditure official. Despite this, the Assemblyman con- result, taxpayer dollars are being wasted on were first added to the Constitution. tinues to expand the breadth and depth of his programs and projects that overstep the con- Mr. SHADEGG’s commonsense legislation fol- work with the development of Buffalo stitutional jurisdiction of the Federal Govern- lows Madison’s logic by ensuring that every RiverFest Park. ment. And personal freedoms and State prior- bill introduced in the u.s. Congress include a statement declaring the specific constitutional Expected to break ground later this year, ities are being overshadowed or even forgot- ten. authority under which the law is proposed to the new riverfront park will be an integral com- be enacted. Following such a guideline would ponent of the redevelopment of Buffalo’s wa- Unfortunately, this trend is not new to the 110th Congress. In recent decades, there has help return our nation to the principles of lim- terfront. Assemblyman Schroeder and his part- ited government, Federalism, and the 10th ners at the Valley Community Association been a sharp escalation of funding for existing Federal programs and creation of new ones. Amendment. And, such a principle is not only have attracted $1.2 million in public and pri- The bloated bureaucracy we have today is consistent with our oath, but it is also a smart- vate funds to this important endeavor. certainly not the type of central government er use of our constituents’ tax dollars. Simply put, Madam Speaker, as a con- envisioned by our forefathers. As Thomas Jef- The Enumerated Powers Act will stem the stituent of Assemblyman Mark J.F. Schroeder, ferson wrote in an 1808 letter, ‘‘The same pru- flow of unconstitutional legislation by compel- I am proud that he is my Assemblyman, I am dence which in private life would forbid our ling Members to reconsider the intended role proud that he is a close colleague in both gov- paying our own money for unexplained of the Federal Government. I strongly urge all ernment and politics, and I am proud to call projects, forbids it in the dispensation of the members of the Constitution Caucus to co- him my friend. public moneys.’’ sponsor this legislation. Congress must begin It is time for us to explain our distribution of to justify its actions to the states, local govern- f taxpayer dollars. Our constituents should be ments, and, ultimately, the people themselves. assured that we are upholding the document f IN RECOGNITION OF CALEB that protects their freedoms. Otherwise, the SCHMITT Federal Government will continue to overstep THE ‘‘SCOOTER’’ LIBBY CASE its boundaries, encroaching on the freedom of the people. HON. MIKE PENCE HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH Our Founding Fathers deliberately wrote a OF INDIANA constitution of enumerated powers. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA some countries have attempted to limit gov- Wednesday, March 7, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment by writing constitutions that specify every single area in which the Federal Gov- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, if there is Wednesday, March 7, 2007 ernment does not have jurisdiction, the fram- anything we learned from the conviction of ers knew that such a constitution would be un- ‘‘Scooter’’ Libby yesterday, it’s that the First Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise necessarily tedious. Therefore, in Article I, Amendment and freedom of the press are still today to recognize Caleb Schmitt for winning Section 8, the founders specifically listed con- behind bars. the 135-pound individual Indiana wrestling gressional powers. The 10th Amendment The need for a federal media shield bill has State championship. This title is a fitting con- grants all other legislative powers to the never been more apparent. clusion to an outstanding season and career states. Yesterday Mr. Libby was convicted of lying for the Castle High School senior. It makes sense that Congress should per- to a grand jury and obstruction of justice. This Schmitt has racked up many accolades in form only the duties prescribed by the Con- is reprehensible. Mr. Libby will be held to a his 4 years wrestling for the Knights including stitution. The United States has thrived as a high standard and he should be. school records for wins in a season, wins in a nation precisely because the freedom of the However, as the Washington Post editorial career, and technical falls in a career. He was people has been protected by a limited gov- page points out this morning, Joe Wilson also a sectional champion all 4 years and his team- ernment. The Constitution is the anchor that lied about who sent him to Africa, what he mates voted him team MVP in three seasons. protects American citizens from the storms of found there, and about his wife being a covert He also collected two conference champion- a controlling central government. CIA agent. ships and numerous invitational titles. James Madison assured early Americans in The Washington Post today even calls Mr. The Federalist No. 45 that ‘‘the powers dele- Wilson a ‘‘blowhard.’’ Schmitt displays his athletic versatility with gated by the proposed Constitution to the Fed- Ironically, while Mr. Wilson was lying to the his success on the soccer field, where he was eral Government are few and defined.’’ Madi- press and creating a partisan furor, Mr. Libby a 4-year starter and letter winner on the var- son continued to operate under that belief was telling reporters the truth. Mr. Libby may sity team. He will continue his soccer career in even after the Constitution was ratified. In fact, have later lied to the grand jury and failed to the fall at the University of Southern Indiana. his last act as president was to veto the own up to his sources in his testimony, but Congratulations to Caleb Schmitt for all of Bonus Bill, which authorized federal funds for what he told the press was the truth. And, his achievements. public works projects. therein lies the real travesty that this case

VerDate 0ct 09 2002 07:35 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07MR8.009 SWEST PsN: E07MRPT1 E482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 7, 2007 brings to light: that freedom of the press is still THE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION ACT cation assistance, outreach and community behind bars. OF 2007 education, and English and citizenship class- This case presented us with the long spec- es. We have seen a version of this project tacle of reporters being jailed and threatened HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ thrive in Illinois under the leadership of Gov- with jail time for not revealing their confidential OF ILLINOIS ernor Blagojevich and the Illinois Coalition for sources. As we saw with former New York IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Times reporter Judith Miller, without the same Madam Speaker, let me close with this Wednesday, March 7, 2007 confidentiality protection that doctors, lawyers, point. President Theodore Roosevelt once clergy and so many others have, reporters are Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I rise said: ‘‘Americanism is a question of principle, forced either to reveal their confidential today to announce the introduction of my bill, of purpose, of idealism, of character. It is not sources or go to jail. In her case, Judy Miller the Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007. The a matter of birthplace or creed or line of de- honorably chose 85 days in jail. goal of the legislation is to minimize the obsta- scent.’’ But many reporters and their sources will cles that legal immigrants face on the road to Let’s work to ensure that those who pos- not want to have to make the same decision. becoming U.S. citizens. sess the principle, the purpose, the idealism Because there is no federal media shield During my 15 years in Congress, I have and the character of America can earn the law, the real losers are actually not reporters made citizenship and immigration issues the chance to achieve the American Dream. And but the American public. Confidential sources cornerstone of my work here. In my district, let’s ensure that they are not priced out of the and whistleblowers within the government who we have created innovative naturalization process. expose wrongdoing and injustice in order to workshops that have become a national model Let’s work to ensure that they can continue hold the government accountable will keep the for legislators around the nation. I am proud to to build and better our great nation, as immi- facts to themselves because the reporters to say that these workshops have helped more grants have done for generations. Let’s work whom they speak cannot promise them con- than 40,000 Chicago-area immigrants to be- to ensure that hard working men and women fidentiality. The chilling effect is real, and the come U.S. citizens. can fully share in the rights that citizens enjoy American public will suffer. But there is much more to these workshops and can also help shoulder the enormous re- That is the real tragedy of this case. than numbers. There is something special, sponsibilities that come with this incredible op- something amazing, about seeing the pride, It’s time to repair the tear in the First portunity. the promise, and the confidence on a person’s Amendment. It’s time to pass a federal media f face after they have completed the citizenship shield law. Repersentative RICK BOUCHER and application process. Men and women who HONORING THE 220TH ANNIVER- I will be reintroducing the Free Flow of Infor- take the oath of citizenship are committed to SARY OF VIRGINIA’S STATUTE mation Act soon, and I urge this Congress to the responsibilities of being American citizens FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM act on it expeditiously. Let us free the First and are equally dedicated to making the most Amendment by passing this important legisla- of America’s opportunities. tion. HON. BILL SALI They have done everything right. They work OF IDAHO hard and play by the rules. Yet, this Adminis- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tration continues to put citizenship out of reach Wednesday, March 7, 2007 HONORING THE MEMORY OF TED for many hard working individuals by pro- TESTERMAN posing unrealistic and punitive fees to com- Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, this year is the plete the citizenship process. 220th anniversary of Virginia’s passage of its And the proposed fee hikes, which were an- historic Statute for Religious Freedom. This HON. DAVID DAVIS nounced a few weeks ago, are a glaring ex- measure, authored by Thomas Jefferson, was OF TENNESSEE ample of the government imposing a higher so important to the future President that he in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES price on its customers, while continuing to sisted that his authorship of this bill be memo- Wednesday, March 7, 2007 offer inadequate, inefficient and ineffective rialized for all time on his tombstone. service. As Bryan Fischer, executive director of the Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam That would never fly in the business world, Idaho Family Alliance, noted in a recent article Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and it shouldn’t when it comes to providing in the Idaho Statesman, Jefferson’s ‘‘statute is and life of Ted Testerman, a resident of the government services. problematic for groups who like to cite Jeffer- First Congressional District of Tennessee, who Prospective citizens are not asking for a son in support of their effort to remove all passed away March 5, 2007. Theodore W. free ride—they never have. They are simply mention of God, and Christianity in particular, ‘‘Ted’’ Testerman lived a life of entrepreneur- asking for fairness, and for a broken bureauc- from the public square’’ (January 29, 2007). ship, service, and was known by all for his racy, with an unacceptable backlog, to stop As Mr. Fischer observes, ‘‘In the first line of fairness to all those around him, even his trying to fix its failures, and its inefficiencies, the statute (Jefferson) refers to ‘Almighty business competitors. on the backs of low-income working families. God,’’’ and also includes references to ‘‘the He was married to Emma Greene for 55 In recent years, USCIS has increasingly Holy Author of our religion’’ and the ‘‘Lord both years. They had two sons Hugh and William, burdened prospective citizens with indirect of body and mind.’’ Most historians agree that and five grandchildren. Ted was very dedi- costs not related to the application process. Mr. Jefferson is referring to Jesus Christ. cated to his family, a quality that is sought The legislation I am introducing today would The respected American University historian after in today’s world. help reverse that trend in a way that makes Daniel Dreisbach, an Oxford Ph.D. and careful He served the great State of Tennessee as sense for prospective citizens and for the student of Jefferson’s understanding of church a member of the Sullivan County Election agency. and state issues, echoes the same theme: Commission since 1974. He was also a past It would freeze fees at their current rates ‘‘Jefferson firmly believed that the First president of the Bristol Chamber of Com- until we can conduct proper oversight and Amendment, with its metaphoric ‘wall of sepa- merce, former member of the Bristol Jaycees, thoroughly review the proposed fee structure. ration,’ prohibited religious establishments by and the Kiwanis Club of Bristol. He was truly It would also ensure that indirect costs, the federal government only. Addressing the a pillar of Bristol. those not associated with the application proc- same topic of religious proclamations, Jeffer- Theodore W. ‘‘Ted’’ Testerman started ess, can be funded through the appropriations son elsewhere relied on the Tenth Amend- working in a men’s clothing store as a sales- process and not through increased filing fees. ment, arguing that because ‘no power to pre- man and by 1964 he owned the business, The legislation would also help ensure that the scribe any religious exercise’ has been dele- Blakely-Mitchell, which became the epicenter citizenship test is administered fairly—and gated to the ‘General [i.e., federal] Govern- for community discussion in Bristol. justly—and that people aren’t deterred from ment . . . it must then rest with the States, as Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join pursuing the process because of electronic fil- far as it can be in any human authority’.’’ me this evening in offering our sympathies to ing barriers. Put simply, Jefferson never envisioned that the family and friends of Theodore W. ‘‘Ted’’ In addition, the legislation would set up the the ‘‘wall of separation’’ would be used as a Testerman. He was a dedicated family man, a New Americans Initiative. This would establish pretext for government hostility to religion. To foundation to the Bristol community, and en- a grant program to fund the work of commu- the contrary, he first used this phrase in a let- trepreneur. His service is greatly appreciated, nity-based organizations to promote and in- ter to the Baptist congregations of Danbury, and he will be deeply missed. crease citizenship opportunities through appli- Connecticut. Here’s the phrase used in its

VerDate 0ct 09 2002 07:35 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07MR8.014 SWEST PsN: E07MRPT1 March 7, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E483 original context: ‘‘I contemplate with sovereign tic Asphalt Racing Alliance and NASCAR in unfamiliar surroundings, or overburdened reverence that act of the whole American peo- Whelen All-American Series. Lake Erie Speed- foster families. Their work has shown that kin- ple which declared that their legislature should way can accommodate up to 7,000 race fans ship and non-nuclear biological families can ‘make no law respecting an establishment of and has a substantial impact on the Erie provide permanent stable homes, an alter- religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there- County economy. native to foster care and delinquency systems, of,’ thus building a wall of separation between Pennsylvania is home to 60 motorsports fa- while 100 percent of children in the program Church & State.’’ cilities, including Pocono Raceway, which remain in school. In other words, the ‘‘wall’’ was designed not hosts two NASCAR Nextel Cup races each I wish continued success of the KARE Fam- to prevent people of faith from expressing their summer. These facilities are an important part ily Center. It is my honor to celebrate with views in the public square, or to discourage of the fabric of our State’s economy. Indeed, them a history of community involvement and them from applying their faith to public life, but a recently-released report, authorized by the service. rather to prevent the Federal Government Pennsylvania General Assembly, found that from suppressing Judeo-Christian beliefs or motorsports facilities have a combined impact f of over $390 million on the State’s economy. their adherents. TRIBUTE TO BARBARA MCNAIR What of President Jefferson’s own practice Because of the importance of motorsports to as a public figure? Consider the words of my district and State, I am cosponsoring the James Hutson, Chief Manuscript Historian at Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act. HON. DIANE E. WATSON the Library of Congress, in a recent article on This legislation will make permanent the well- OF CALIFORNIA the ‘‘wall of separation:’’ understood and widely-accepted depreciation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jefferson’s public support for religion classification of motorsports facilities. The leg- Wednesday, March 7, 2007 appears... to have been more than a cyn- islation will provide fair treatment and needed ical political gesture. Scholars have recently certainty to the dozens of facilities in Pennsyl- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today argued that in the 1790s Jefferson developed vania and the hundreds located throughout the to honor a distinguished African American ac- a more favorable view of Christianity that country. tress and singer, Barbara McNair, who passed led him to endorse the position of his fellow I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- away in January after a long battle with can- Founders that religion was necessary for the cer. She was a trailblazer, who had a suc- welfare of a republican government, that it porting the Motorsports Fairness and Perma- nency Act. cessful recording and acting career in an era was, as Washington proclaimed in his Fare- when few African Americans, particularly Afri- well Address, indispensable for the happiness f and prosperity of the people. Jefferson had, can American women, could sustain them- in fact, said as much in his First Inaugural CONGRATULATIONS TO KARE selves in Hollywood. Barbara was also my Address. His attendance at church services FAMILY CENTER dear friend. in the House (of Representatives) was, then, Barbara McNair was one of the world’s most his way of offering symbolic support for reli- HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA stunningly dynamic, talented, and beautiful gious faith and for its beneficent role in re- OF ARIZONA singers, who achieved international fame not publican government. only as a singer, but also as a movie, tele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In summary, it was because of his firm con- vision, and Broadway star. viction that the state should never impede the Wednesday, March 7, 2007 At a young age, Barbara moved to New liberties of religious citizens or organizations in Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise York where she supported herself with a sec- the public square that Mr. Jefferson penned today to extend my congratulations to a great retarial job while auditioning off-hours at a va- the Statue for Religious Freedom, not because resource in southern Arizona. riety of New York nightclubs. Persistence of a secular desire to stamp out religion under For 5 years, the Kinship and Adoption Re- eventually paid off when Max Gordon, propri- the foot of government power. His Statute was source and Education Family Center, KARE, etor of one of the most famous jazz clubs in not borne out of an enmity to religion, but a has been providing support and resources for New York, The Village Vanguard, offered her desire to protect it. And for that, on its 220th grandparents and other relatives raising chil- a job. Soon after, her big break came when anniversary, the Virginia Statue for Religious dren whose biological parents are unable to she was tagged for a stint on The Arthur God- Freedom and its author Thomas Jefferson do so. Considering that Arizona is one of the frey Show. Not much later, she appeared in should be honored by this body. fastest growing States in the country where shows at world famous nightclubs such as the f children are having to be raised outside of Purple Onion and the Coconut Grove. their own birth-families, the center’s work has Barbara quickly became one of the coun- MOTORSPORTS FAIRNESS AND become invaluable to the community members try’s most popular headliners and a guest on PERMANENCY ACT of my district. Through KARE, many families The Steve Allen Show, Hullabaloo, The Bell are able to keep more children out of foster Telephone Hours, and The Hollywood Palace. HON. PHIL ENGLISH homes. It is my pleasure to thank them on this She also made guest appearances on popular OF PENNSYLVANIA landmark date. television shows of the day, including Dr. Kil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the existence of the KARE Family dare, I Spy, Mission: Impossible, Hogan’s He- Center, several thousand grandparents, rel- roes, and McMillan and Wife. She hosted tele- Wednesday, March 7, 2007 atives and adoptive parents have received vision’s The Barbara McNair Show, a musical Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam many crucially important services. The center and comedy show in the late 1960s and early Speaker, I rise today in support of the Motor- provides such benefits as case management 1970s. sports Fairness and Permanency Act. This bill services and mental/behavioral health serv- Her movie credits include If He Hollers Let would make permanent the tax treatment of ices, completely free of charge. Without such Him Go, playing opposite Raymond St. speedways and racing facilities around the services, many of the children in question Jacques; They Call Me Mr. Tibbs, with Sydney country. would not be found under the care of their Poitier; and Change of Habit, with Mary Tyler This legislation will provide needed certainty own family, which simply can not be equaled Moore and Elvis Presley in his last scripted to track and speedway operators regarding the by state care. Grandparents, relatives, and movie role. depreciation of their properties. For decades, adoptive parents, who are often suffering from Her Broadway credits include The Body motorsports facilities were considered as declining health and financial burdens, are Beautiful, No Strings, and a revival of The Pa- ‘‘theme and amusement facilities’’ for depre- able to overcome these extraordinary cir- jama Game. ciation purposes. Congress codified this treat- cumstances through the help of the KARE Barbara McNair not only acted, but also had ment as part of the Jumpstart our Business center. a successful recording career. Her recordings Strength Act of 2004. The Motorsports Fair- As the need for specialization in the area of include Livin’ End, I Enjoy Being a Girl, and ness and Permanency Act would simply make adoption and kinship support services grows The Ultimate Motown Collection. this treatment permanent, helping facility own- across the country, the KARE center has Barbara McNair had her share of tragedies ers make long-lead time decisions on major helped to develop and promote access to and setbacks during her life of 72 years. But capital investments. similar programs. In its 5 years, KARE has through it all, she continued to move forward. My congressional district is home to Lake provided assistance to several thousand fami- Her singular accomplishments as an actress Erie Speedway, a 3⁄8-mile track that hosts a lies, and with more programs like it in develop- and singer are to be admired and remem- full schedule of races, including the Mid-Atlan- ment, far fewer children are left to be raised bered.

VerDate 0ct 09 2002 07:35 Mar 08, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07MR8.020 SWEST PsN: E07MRPT1 E484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 7, 2007 Intelligence 10 a.m. To hold closed hearings to examine cer- f Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tain intelligence matters. fairs SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS SH–219 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion of Gregory B. Cade, of Virginia, to agreed to by the Senate on February 4, MARCH 14 be Administrator of the United States 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- 9:30 a.m. Fire Administration, Department of tem for a computerized schedule of all Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Homeland Security. fairs meetings and hearings of Senate com- SD–342 To hold hearings to examine the threat Commerce, Science, and Transportation mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- of Islamic Radicalism to the homeland. tees, and committees of conference. Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast SD–342 Guard Subcommittee This title requires all such committees Veterans’ Affairs To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold an oversight hearing to examine to notify the Office of the Senate Daily the President’s proposed budget re- Department of Veterans Affairs and Digest—designated by the Rules Com- quest for fiscal year 2008 for the U.S. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Department of Defense cooperation and collaboration, focusing on education Coast Guard. of the meetings, when scheduled, and SR–253 any cancellations or changes in the and training. SR–418 2:30 p.m. meetings as they occur. 10 a.m. Intelligence As an additional procedure along Finance To hold closed hearings to examine cer- with the computerization of this infor- To hold hearings to examine charting a tain intelligence matters. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily course for health care moving toward SH–219 Digest will prepare this information for universal coverage. printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD–215 MARCH 20 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 10 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each Business meeting to consider S. 624, to Judiciary week. amend the Public Health Service Act To hold hearings to examine combating Meetings scheduled for Thursday, to provide waivers relating to grants war profiteering, focusing on inves- for preventive health measures with re- tigating and prosecuting contracting March 8, 2007 may be found in the Daily spect to breast and cervical cancers, fraud and abuse in Iraq. Digest of today’s RECORD. Keeping Seniors Safe From Act of 2007, SD–226 MEETINGS SCHEDULED S. 657, to amend the Public Health Service Act to add requirements re- 2:30 p.m. garding trauma care, and any pending Commerce, Science, and Transportation MARCH 9 nominations. Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- 9 a.m. SD–430 committee Appropriations Judiciary To hold hearings to examine energy in- Financial Services and General Govern- To hold hearings to examine reinvigo- novation. ment Subcommittee rating the Freedom of Information Act SR–253 To hold hearings to examine proposed relating to open government. budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for SD–226 MARCH 27 the Commodity Futures Trading Com- 10:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. mission and the Small Business Admin- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Judiciary istration. To hold hearings to examine enhancing To hold oversight hearings to examine SD–138 patient access and drug safety relating the Federal Bureau of Investigation. to Prescription Drug User Fees. SH–216 MARCH 13 SD–430 Veterans’ Affairs 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Appropriations To hold joint hearings with House Com- Defense Subcommittee Department of Veterans Affairs and mittee on Education and Labor to ex- To hold hearings to examine proposed Department of Defense cooperation and amine improving No Child Left Behind budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for collaboration, focusing on health care to close the acheviment gap, relating the Army. issues. to the Elementary and Secondary Edu- SD–192 SR–418 cation Act reauthorzation. 2:30 p.m. 2175 RHOB Commerce, Science, and Transportation MARCH 28 10 a.m. Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- 2:30 p.m. Judiciary committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine judicial To hold hearings to examine technology Space, Aeronautics, and Related Agencies nominations. solutions for climate change. Subcommittee SD–226 SR–253 To hold hearings to examine 2:30 p.m. transitioning to a next generation MARCH 15 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Human Space Flight System. fairs 9:30 a.m. SR–253 Oversight of Government Management, the Foreign Relations Federal Workforce, and the District of To hold hearings to examine the nomina- MARCH 29 Columbia Subcommittee tions of Zalmay Khalilzad to be a Rep- To hold hearings to examine United resentative to the United Nations, with 9:30 a.m. States international efforts to secure the rank and status of Ambassador, Veterans’ Affairs radiological materials, focusing on De- and the Representative in the Security To hold joint hearings with the House partment of Energy and Nuclear Regu- Council of the United Nations, and to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- latory Commission efforts to secure ra- be a Representative to the Sessions of amine the legislative presentation of diological materials through the Inter- the General Assembly of the United AMVETS, Ex-POWs, Military Order of national Atomic Energy Agency and Nations during his tenure of service as the Purple Heart, and Fleet Reserve the other multilateral organizations. Representative to the United Nations. Association. SD–342 SD–419 SD–106

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