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CAPITAL GAINS TAX and real estate investment trusts would no Cattlemen's Association. Additionally, Preston SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1999 longer have to fill out even a simplified capital has recently received honors from the Pueblo gain schedule. Rather than filling in 35 sepa- County Farm Bureau. HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE rate lines of information and making a number After 281¤2 years of service to The Pueblo OF PENNSYLVANIA of confusing, error-prone calculationsÐas re- Chieftain, City of Pueblo, and the surrounding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quired under current lawÐthey would simply areas, Dean Preston begins down a new ave- total up their capital gains distributions, figure nue in life. Few have displayed the dedication Wednesday, April 14, 1999 out what 62 percent of that total would be, and and genuine interest that Dean Preston is Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, today I am re- then write that amount on the appropriate line being honored for, thus I wish him well in his introducing the ``Capital Gains tax Simplifica- of their tax return form. well-deserved retirement. tion Act.'' As with similar legislation I intro- This bill would simplify income tax prepara- f duced last year, this bill would simplify the tion for millions of Americans, and I believe computation of capital gains taxes for all indi- that it would do so at no cost to the U.S. IN HONOR OF THE SCHOOL OF THE vidual taxpayers and provide modest capital Treasury. While the Joint Committee on Tax- FUTURE AND THE CENTER FOR gains tax reductions for millions of Americans. ation (JCT) has not yet determined the rev- ETHICS AND TECHNOLOGY As recent articles in The Wall Street Journal enue impact of the bill I am introducing today, and Money magazine have observed, the JCT estimated last year that nearly identical HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY 1040 Form's Schedule D has become very legislation would actually have raised revenue OF NEW YORK burdensome for ordinary taxpayers as they at- over a ten-year period. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tempt to comply with the current capital gains Congress should act this year to make the Wednesday, April 14, 1999 tax law. Filling out Schedule D is dispropor- tax code less complexÐand less burden- tionately burdensome for low- and moderate- someÐfor the American taxpayer. The Capital Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, income taxpayers whose only capital gains Gains Tax Simplification Act would go a long I rise today to pay a special tribute to The come from investments in mutual funds and way toward achieving that goal. School of the Future as it celebrates the open- real estate investment trusts. It has been esti- Several of my colleagues on the Ways and ing of the new Center for Ethics and Tech- mated that nearly half of all U.S. households Means CommitteeÐincluding Representatives nology. now own mutual funds. RANGEL, MATSUI, MCDERMOTT, LEWIS, and This innovative educational facility, located The IRS estimates that a typical taxpayer NEALÐhave joined me in introducing this leg- in the heart of my district, is aptly named: it with a capital gain will spend 6 hours and 41 islation. I urge all of my House colleagues to does a remarkable job in preparing our city's minutes filling out his or her 54-line Schedule join us in cosponsoring this important tax sim- children for the future. An astounding 98 per- D form. That is over 3 hours more than in plification bill cent of the School's graduates were accepted 1994. In addition to the amount of time in- f to colleges and major universities in 1998. volved, the chances of making an error in fill- The School places an emphasis on pro- ing out this form have increased with its in- A TRIBUTE TO DEAN PRESTON viding students with a strong liberal arts edu- creased complexity. Elimination of the 18- cation. It aims to produce students who are month holding period last year did little or HON. SCOTT McINNIS not only culturally literate, but who have well- nothing to eliminate the complexity of Sched- OF COLORADO developed analytical skills. Students are ule D. If nothing is done to change the tax IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trained to examine evidence, explore alternate code, the complexity of Schedule D will get points of view, consider significance, under- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 even worse in 2001 and again in 2006, when stand point of view and seek connections in all additional capital gains tax rate categories will Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to of their learnings. take effect; these future changes in Schedule take a moment to recognize the career of one The new Center for Ethics and Technology D will make the 1998 version look simple in of Colorado's esteemed reporters, Dean Pres- strives to create a sense of balance and re- comparison. Finally, increasingly large num- ton (the recently retired agricultural reporter for sponsibility in our increasingly technological bers of taxpayers will have to fill out Schedule The Pueblo Chieftain). In doing so, I would society. Through the use of computer tech- D twiceÐonce for the regular tax and once for like to honor this man who, for many years, nology, the Center will allow participants to ex- the minimum tax. combined hard work and knowledge with his pand their inter-generational dialogue toward The Internal Revenue Service's new na- own special personal touch. An individual with an intercultural, international exchange. tional Taxpayer Advocate, Val Oveson, agrees so much integrity and compassion will be truly Last month, the Center invited senior citi- that capital gains simplification is needed. In missed and difficult to replace. zens, computer scientists, inner city freshman his January report to Congress, he cited the Beginning his career with The Pueblo Chief- and their parents to join the Anti-Defamation capital gains reporting requirements in Sched- tain over 28 years ago, Dean Preston learned League at a forum to explore how our sense ule D as an example of unnecessary com- and experienced various positions before de- of community has evolved in today's high-tech plexity faced by taxpayers with capital gains ciding on a career as an agricultural reporter. world. income from mutual funds. What began as a ``gamble'' by the city editor, This Center would not have been possible if Under the legislation that I am introducing led Preston to an area of reporting very suit- not for the dedicated volunteer work of the today, the current complicated system of dif- able to him. Growing up on a dry land farm in Center's director, Adam Kinory; the school's ferent capital gains tax rates would be re- the Texas Panhandle, Preston had gained an teachers and principal, Kathy Rehfield-Pelles; placed with a simple 38 percent exclusion. understanding of this type of agriculture. Pres- its parent body, and volunteers from The Sol The bill would also change the taxation of col- ton's knowledge of Colorado agriculture was Goldman 14th Street Y of The Educational Al- lectibles so that any gain or loss from the sale second to none, however, I think all would liance, New York Cares, and Pencil. or exchange of a collectible would be treated agree that it was his dedication to the people At a time when our public school enroll- as a short-term capital gain or loss. Consistent that made him so unique. He was known to ments are at record levels and those numbers with the treatment of capital gains under cur- make personal visits to check on crops, re- are expected to climb further, we have an obli- rent law, the tax rates that apply to capital gardless of the time and miles it required to gation to act now to shore up our public edu- gains income for regular tax purposes would get there. cation system. The School of the Future is also apply for alternative minimum tax pur- During the time Dean Preston spent report- leading that journey. poses. ing and editing for The Pueblo Chieftain, he Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise Under my bill, low- and moderate-income received several awards, one of which was with me in this tribute to The School of the Fu- taxpayers who invest through mutual funds ``Agriculture Champion'' given by the Colorado ture as it strives to bring our public education

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 system into the next millennium. The School's music, poetry, and food provided everyone tain. I invite my colleagues to join me in con- important work with New York City's children with what Santa Claritans know to be true, gratulating the students and the coaches on is priceless. It is an honor to have the School that country and western tradition are among their victory in the 1999 Science Olympiad in my district. the very best that our nation has to offer. New York State championship. f Whether it was the special performances at f the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, the TRIBUTE TO COACH ROBERT mansion of silent film star William S. Hart, or HOME EDUCATION ‘‘BOB’’ HUGHES the Heritage Junction Historic Park this festival can be called nothing less than an over- HON. ROY BLUNT HON. MARTIN FROST whelming success. I would like to applaud the OF MISSOURI OF TEXAS organizers, the participants, and the commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity as a whole for their participation in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 14, 1999 event. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Mr. Speaker, as I end these remarks and I Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect back on the Cowboy Poetry and Music join the Missouri State Senate and Missouri congratulate and give honor to a Texas leg- Festival, I am reminded of the end of so many House of Representatives in support of home end: Coach Robert ``Bob'' Hughes whose of the western movies that show the cowboy education. The Missouri General Assembly name is synonymous with the game of basket- riding off into the sunset. We sure hope that has designated the first week of May as Home ball. Coach Hughes has a winning reputation he returns next year to make certain that fu- Education Week. Missouri is looked to as a that stretches far beyond the great State of ture generations never forget this indispen- leader nationwide in home education move- Texas and the mark he continues to make on sable history. ment. the sporting culture of this great country is f Home education in Missouri has enjoyed without argument an indelible one. considerable success in recent years because This remarkable man's career spans almost HONORING WEBSTER HIGH of the tremendous support received from four decades. He began his career at the SCHOOL’S VICTORY IN THE NYS countless citizens who realize the significance proud and the historic I.M. Terrell school. After SCIENCE OLYMPIAD CHAMPION- of family participation in the education proc- the unfortunate closing of I.M. Terrell, Coach SHIP ess. Home education allows parents to ensure Hughes carried on his winning tradition at Paul that the positive character traits and moral val- Lawrence Dunbar High School where he con- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER ues instilled in their children at home are rein- tinues coaching today and is an exemplar of OF NEW YORK forced by the educational process. integrity and sportsmanship. Among his many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Home education is successful and history outstanding accomplishments: 19 district proves it. Since the founding of America many Wednesday, April 14, 1999 championships, 3 State championships, Coach famous Americans have been home educated. of the Year 22 times. He has been featured in Mrs. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, today I That list includes George Washington, Thom- Sports Illustrated, and seen on the CNN. He would like to take a moment to call attention as Jefferson, Booker T. Washington, Thomas also has more wins than any other high school to the outstanding accomplishments of a dedi- Edison, Andrew Carnegie, Franklin D. Roo- coach in America at 1,120 and counting. cated team of students from the Rochester re- sevelt, Mark Twain and Sandra Day O'Conner. People in Fort Worth often associate Bob gion. In March 1999, the Webster High School Home education is practiced by over 4,600 Hughes with his young Wildcat teams, but it Science Olympiad team competed in the New citizens of Missouri. needs to be noted that this man has been di- York State Science Olympiad championship Without hesitation, I thank each parent who rectly responsible for producing many of the and finished in first place. This is the second is at home teaching their child the skills they fine business and community leaders who time in 3 years that students from Webster will need to succeed in the competitive world contribute so much to our city and country have been victorious in this challenging and we live in today. I hope that my colleagues will every day. difficult competition. In addition, this year's vic- join me today to let you know that your efforts Congratulations Coach Hughes on the well- tory is the 5th year in a row that the team has are generally appreciated. deserved honor you are receiving from Dunbar placed first or second state-wide. f High. This is yet another momentous occasion The Science Olympiad focuses on con- in a life filled with them. fronting the critical situation of declining aca- HONORING MC DONALD’S RES- f demic achievement in science classes nation- TAURANT OWNERS FOR THEIR wide. The rigorous academic competitions are SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE SIXTH ANNUAL COWBOY dedicated towards the goals of improving the POETRY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL quality of science education, increasing stu- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN dent interest in science, and providing recogni- OF NEW JERSEY HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON tion for outstanding achievement in science IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education by both students and teachers. The OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, April 14, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES atmosphere surrounding these events strikes a balance among science facts, concepts, Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, April 14, 1999 skills, and applications, while simultaneously honor the nearly 200 independent McDonald's Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encouraging teamwork and enthusiasm. Since Restaurant Owners of New York, New Jersey pay tribute to the Sixth Annual Cowboy Poetry the first national tournament in 1985, this or- and Connecticut for launching the Arching into and Music Festival that took place at the his- ganization has helped to create a significant Education Scholarship program. These locally toric Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita, CA. For increase in student interest in science. owned and operated restaurants have a long- 4 days, cowboy enthusiasts such as myself, As members of the Student Olympiad, this standing commitment to the communities they were entertained by local residents, as well as group of Webster students have committed serve. The Arching into Education Scholar- individuals from 22 different states and 2 for- themselves to these goals. Their exemplary ships is just the latest example of the great eign nations. performance is a clear indication of their hard work our area McDonald's owners are doing. This ranch has a significant historical work and dedication, as well as an example of Through this program, the owners are pro- background, Mr. Speaker. Once owned by their commitment to academic excellence and viding $175,000 in college scholarship money Gene Autry, the Melody Ranch was used for intellectual achievement. In March they com- to high school seniors in the New York Tri- some of the greatest western movies featuring peted against 40 high schools in 25 events fo- State area. Arching Into Education encom- legendary stars such as Tom Mix, Hopalong cusing on topics such as biology, earth passes three distinct scholarship programs: Cassidy, Gary Cooper, John Wayne, and Ron- science, chemistry, physics, problem solving, one offers scholarships for all students; an- ald Reagan. and technology. other provides scholarships for students wish- In celebration of our Western Heritage, this It is my distinct privilege to recognize the ing to attend a United Negro College Fund festival brought together communities from members of the Webster High School Science member institution; and a third, the around the nation and around the world to my Olympiad team as residents of my district. GospelFest Music Scholarships, awards schol- hometown to enjoy in a bygone era of cow- Their accomplishments create an academic arships for students interested in majoring in boys, campfires, and country music. Cowboy standard which all students should strive to at- music. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E637 The Tri-State McDonald's Owners have also mated annual cost of untreated sleep dis- finest. He took great pride in his friendships partnered with Ronald McDonald House Char- orders due to preventable morbidity and acci- with members from both sides of the aisle, ities to offer an additional $175,000 in scholar- dents is $100 billion. and played a significant leadership role as the ships for HACER, a scholarship program for The work the Walla Walla sleep center has Chairman of the powerful Assembly Rules area students of Hispanic heritage. Combined done in treating and diagnosing sleep dis- Committee. And even late in his political ca- in these four scholarship programs, McDon- orders is unparalleled. Compared to doctors reer, Tom often walked his district during cam- ald's owners will contribute $350,000 in col- from outlying areas, Walla Walla doctors are paigns instead of relying on focus groups and lege scholarships to students in the Tri-State referring as many as six times the number of advertisements to rally supportÐthat type of community. patients for sleep disorders treatment. This is grass roots accessibility is the way democracy These scholarship programs are just one mostly due to the training these doctors have is supposed to work. part of the McDonald's Owners' continuing received. Prior to sleep disorder training, a Tom's vision, leadership and tenacity were commitment to education and the communities survey of more than 750 patient charts found an inspiration to all who knew him. He dedi- in which they operate. The Tri-State Owners that just six patients mentioned having prob- cated his career to enriching every aspect of support reading incentive programs and other lems sleeping, and of those, two patients were our lives and our communitiesÐmaking our initiatives for elementary school students. Ad- diagnosed with disorders. One year after the streets safer from criminals, improving the ditionally, they sponsor programs that teach training, 130 to 140 people were diagnosed quality of education received by our children, parents the importance of immunizing young with sleep apnea, a treatable disorder where and ensuring that as a society we would not children, and instruct children on bicycle safe- the sleeper repeatedly stops breathing for an tolerate crimes committee because of race, re- ty, helmet use, and fire safety. The Tri-State instant. Between 1994 and 1998, the center ligion or gender. McDonald's owners also help support the saw 1,421 new patients and performed 1,711 Our thoughts are with Tom's wife Marlene, great work that the Ronald McDonald House sleep studies. their children Bruce, Lisa and Neil; and grand- does for families of young cancer victims. The doctors at the Walla Walla sleep center children Ryan, Eric, Shai, Dean, Ziv, Evan, Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the continue to make advances in sleep study re- Paul and Adriadne. important contributions Tri-State McDonald's search. They are responsible for training phy- Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, owners are making to our communities. I urge sicians throughout the area and have helped please join us in remembering a great friend you and all Members of Congress to join me two other hospitals start sleep centers. They and outstanding man, a true mensch, Tom in applauding the McDonald's Restaurant are also currently working with Stanford Uni- Bane. Owners of New York, New Jersey and Con- versity to apply for a grant to determine f necticut for their continued commitment to whether mild sleep apnea should be treated. education and dedication to programs that Everyone at the Walla Walla sleep center de- A TRIBUTE TO DR. PAUL SALMEN help ensure a successful future for our chil- serves to be recognized for their hard work dren. and commitment to the silent epidemic of HON. SCOTT McINNIS f sleep disorders. Thanks to them, this serious OF COLORADO problem is not going unnoticed, and their ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE KATHRYN forts will save lives. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 SEVERYNS DEMENT SLEEP DIS- f ORDERS CENTER Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE TOM take this moment to recognize the career of HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. BANE—DECEMBER 28, 1913–APRIL one of Colorado's fine physicians and out- OF WASHINGTON 10, 1999 standing individuals, Dr. Paul Salmen. In doing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES so, I would like to pay tribute to a man who has shown, time and again, that it pays to give Wednesday, April 14, 1999 HON. BRAD SHERMAN OF CALIFORNIA a little back to the community. In our Commu- Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise nity Dr. Paul Salmen is fondly referred to as today to pay tribute to the Kathryn Severyns HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Dr. Paul. Dement Sleep Disorders Center located in OF CALIFORNIA Dr. Paul Salmen is a long time resident of Walla Walla, Washington. I was very pleased HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Glenwood Springs, Colorado, who has made a to visit the sleep clinic and recently had the OF CALIFORNIA large impact on his community. Aside from his honor of accepting an award on behalf of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contributions as a physician, Dr. Salmen takes Walla Walla, Washington being recognized as time out of his day to get involved with many the Healthy Sleep Capital of the Nation. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 local organizations such as Healthy Begin- The Walla Walla sleep center is the result of Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my col- nings, the Youth Recovery Center, Glenwood Dr. William C. Dement's efforts to educate oth- leagues, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WAXMAN, and I rise Medical Associates, the Sunlight Mountain Re- ers on sleep awareness and its disorders. Dr. today to remember the Honorable Tom Bane sorts Ski Patrol and the Pediatric Crisis Com- Dement is a Walla Walla native and sleep who died last Saturday, April 10, 1999. Tom mittee. In addition to the many organizations medicine pioneer. He is the director of the was not only a great legislator and politician, in which Dr. Paul Salmen is active, he still Stanford University Sleep Research and Clin- but also a mentor and friend. finds time to extend his knowledge to the ical Programs, and was the founding President Tom represented the San Fernando Valley youth as a coach for swimming, volleyball and of the American Sleep Disorders Association. in the California Legislature for 24 years, dur- basketball. He also participates as a soccer Dr. Dement, along with Dr. Richard Simon, Jr., ing which time he authored ground breaking and basketball referee. director of the sleep center, and doctors Mi- legislation that improved the lives of all Califor- Those who are privileged to know Dr. Paul chael Bernstein, Jennings Falcon, and Eric niansÐfighting to protect the environment, the Salmen know he is well liked and respected Ball have all made sleep problems a funda- poor, the elderly, and also working to enhance by the community. Given his moral character mental focus of their medical practices. These public education. and all the areas that Dr. Salmen dedicates doctors have become experts in the field of Perhaps Tom's best known legislative vic- time to, it is no wonder that he was chosen as sleep disorders and lead the world in sleep tory was a 1988 law mandating heavy punish- the recipient of the ``1998 Garfield County- disorder treatment. ment for hate crimes committed in CaliforniaÐ Wide Humanitarian Service Award.'' Most people do not realize the seriousness the first Hate Crimes legislation passed in the I have known Dr. Salmen and his wife or extent of the sleep disorders problem. Sta- United States. Tom also authored legislation Nancy Reinisch (who in her own right is a tistics show that between 50 and 100 million that prohibited the ``cop killer'' Teflon bullet; bright star in our community) for years. I have people in the United States have diagnosable the Tom Bane Civil Rights Act; and significant deep respect for the caring they have for peo- sleep disorders. This is not just limited to banking and savings and loan legislation. He ple. Dr. Paul and Nancy have dedicated their adults, sleep disorders affect people of all also worked with his colleagues to co-author lives so that other peoples are improved. The ages. These disorders are severely under- California's first Lemon Law, Seat-Belt Law Salmens succeed with the tools of compas- diagnosed in children. The National Transpor- and the Paramedic Bill. sion, knowledge, advocacy, and dedication. tation Safety Board points to chronic sleep Whether it be on the floor of the Assembly Individuals such as Dr. Paul Salmen, who deprivation as being the leading cause of fatal or walking through his district talking with con- volunteers his time to a good cause, are a and non-fatal heavy truck accidents. The esti- stituents, Tom exemplified democracy at its rare breed. Dr. Paul is a model citizen. Fellow E638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 citizens and patients have gained immensely community a better place will always be felt the smallest of ways to continue fighting for by knowing Dr. Paul Salmen and for that we and appreciated. East Harlem and New York the freedoms we all enjoy. I commend owe him a debt of gratitude. City will greatly miss the special touch of Sis- George's essay to my colleagues attention. f ter Pat Myer. ‘‘MY SERVICE TO AMERICA’’ 1998–99 VFW f VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP COM- IN HONOR OF SISTER PAT MYER PETITION TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR ALLAN I am very proud and thankful to be an HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY SAXE American living in the United States. To me, OF NEW YORK having the right to be an American should be earned, or at the least, nurtured and contrib- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARTIN FROST uted to on a constant basis. If we expect our Wednesday, April 14, 1999 OF TEXAS country to remain strong and free, I believe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all Americans should contribute some type Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, Wednesday, April 14, 1999 of service to America. I see ‘‘My Service to I rise today to pay a special tribute to Sister America’’ as a daily effort to support the Pat Myer upon her departure from the Con- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to country that I love, and the country that vent of the Sacred Heart in Manhattan for Al- congratulate one of Arlington, Texas's most gives back to me all the wonderful gifts it bany where she will continue her lifelong dedi- civic-minded residents. Professor Allan Saxe does, such as freedom. Freedom is the most cation to helping others. was honored Saturday as Meals on Wheels of previous thing a man can have. America’s freedom has been hard won by the sacrifice For decades, Sister Pat has been one of the Tarrant County's Volunteer of the Year. Allan of its many veterans, and stays free because main rocks of leadership in the East Harlem has been delivering meals to the elderly for 20 they are still there doing their duty, rain or community, an area that I had the honor to years, but that is just the beginning of his shine, day or night, everyday. represent as a member of the New York City charitable activities. As individual citizens if we do not con- Council. When a neighborhood crisis arose, Over the years, Allan has selflessly given tribute to our country, I believe it will even- Sister Pat, in her quiet and dignified manner, away hundreds of thousands of dollars to tually weaken and not be the strong country it has been for so long. I feel there are many worked to solve the problem. She would community causes throughout Arlington. ways I can give ‘‘My Service to America’’. If peacefully direct a solution to any situation. Whether it's the Saxe Museum or one of the I cannot serve in the armed forces of our Although one would most often find Sister two baseball fields that bare his name, you country, there are still many ways to sup- Pat at the Convent of the Sacred Heart on can't go far in the Arlington area without com- port and contribute to make my America East 91st Street, where she served as a ing upon something honoring Allan's good function and stay strong. Through out my school administrator. One was just as likely to works. There are so many things named after first 12 years of school I have been active in find her out in East Harlem working with the not only school activities, but have volun- Allan in Arlington that even her says he can't teered many times to serve the community community. keep track of them all. with civic and charitable functions. America Sister Pat Myer was always at the heart of Allan has taught political science at the Uni- is a big country, and has a lot going on, but the important movements in the community, versity of Texas at Arlington for many years. I believe it all starts with the common cit- whether it was fighting crime or drugs or sim- He has a strong attachment to the city and izen living in Little Town, U.S.A. If a person ply improving the neighborhood. Among her adds great color to our community. He is a does not bother to vote, they are giving up a many endeavors, Sister Pat helped facilitate a regular columnist for the Star Telegram, and right that has been earned in blood and lives. Tactical Narcotics Team in the neighborhood, It is apparent in so many countries around his opinionated columns often invoke intense the world today what happens, or does not helped to save Metropolitan Hospital from se- responses from readers. Allan is also widely happen when you have the right to vote as a vere cutbacks, fought zoning laws to prevent known for giving away much of what he has free people. Without the right to vote and de- the destruction of the East Harlem neighbor- to charity, including all of a very large inherit- cide your own destiny, every part of your hood, and led the great fight to ``Save the ance. daily life is controlled by only one person or Tenements,'' East Harlem's important afford- This latest honor confirms Allan's status a small group of people. If educators do not able housing. North Texas benefactor, both in terms of his give their very best in educating our chil- An East Harlem resident since 1976, Sister dren, we will not have properly prepared citi- time and money. Allan is simply one of those zens to become our educators and leaders of Pat's active involvement in the community people that every community wishes they had tomorrow. Even mechanics and bus drives came in many different forms. For five years more of. I am pleased to call him a friend, and are important for the same reasons. What she served as the chair of the Pleasant Village am pleased to have him in my Congressional makes our system work is everybody doing Block Association. She established a neigh- District. their share of supporting our way of life even borhood watch program and helped to shut Allan, congratulations on being named in the smallest of ways. down places of ill repute. These efforts earned Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County's Volun- When I was younger I did not give much Sister Pat a Snap Award from the City of New thought to all the freedoms we have in teer of the Year. This is another great honor America, and how we got or kept them. I was York. in a life full of them. just a kid running around having fund. Then Her community work did not end there. She f I remember my dad started telling me how chaired the Economic Development Com- and why we are free, and how so many Amer- mittee of Community Board Eleven; she was GEORGE L. PLUMLEE WRITES AN icans sacrificed so much for our country. I involved with the Little Sisters of the Assump- ESSAY WORTH READING am being honest when I say I used to get so tion Health Center; she worked on the Big Pic- tired of Dad preaching this to me so many ture Committee, which looked at East Har- times. But Dad had, and was doing his duty HON. BOB STUMP to his country by being a Master Sergeant in lem's larger problems; and she became active OF ARIZONA the United States Marines, and by passing on with the Neighborhood Advisory Committee's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to me the values that make America what it Department of Youth and Community Devel- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 is today. I am extremely proud of my dad for opment where she helped to secure federal many reasons. Today when I see many people funding for community projects. Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure not doing their share to support America, it Sister Pat Myer's efforts have made the to commend to my colleagues an essay au- reminds me of when I was a little kid, just East Harlem neighborhood a better place to thored by my constituent George L. Plumlee, running around having fun. All Americans a senior at Parker High School in Parker, AZ. need to be educated and informed on a reg- live. The people of Albany should feel blessed ular basis why we are free, and what it to have a woman like Sister Pat in their midst. George was the first place district winner of means to be an American and the respon- I will miss the phone calls I used to receive the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of De- sibilities that entails. I believe my dad has from Sister Pat whenever she saw a problem mocracy Competition. His essay on the con- served his country in every possible way. Be- arising in the community. She reached out to test theme of ``My Service to America'' re- cause of my dad, when I see our flag flying, anyone who needed help and made a dif- minds us that our freedoms are not to be or hear the National Anthem, my pride and ference in their lives. taken for granted, and that freedom is some- emotions start to swell. When I see our flag Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring to your thing we all must work for each day. Service flying it is not just a piece of material with a pattern on it. It is the symbol of our coun- attention the outstanding work of Sister Pat to America means that we must be personally try and stands for all the sacrifices made by Myer. It has truly been an honor to work with responsible for the protection and perpetuation our veterans to keep us free. In movies or on such a dedicated and caring woman over the of our freedoms that make America strong. TV when I see all the white crosses at Ar- years. Her unwavering dedication to make her Every person can make a contribution in even lington National Cemetery, or American CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E639 flags on grave markers in common ceme- IN MEMORY OF THE LATE PAUL cer and women have a 1 in 3 lifetime risk. teries, I am reminded of why we are free. WILLIAM TANNER Those are pretty high odds. Those brave and honored Americans gave the Cancer also costs both individuals and our ultimate ‘‘See to America’’. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY society a great deal. The National Institutes of f OF INDIANA Health has estimated that cancer has an an- nual lost productivity cost due to premature PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES death of $59 billion. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Since 1990, approximately 5 million people HON. JULIA CARSON Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, northwest In- have died from cancer. In this day and age, OF INDIANA diana lost an outstanding citizen last month. getting diagnosed with cancer is not nec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Paul William Tanner, Sr., who devoted his life essarily a death sentence. Treatments are Wednesday, April 14, 1999 to our county, passed away on March 10, being improved every day and the overall sur- Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- 1999. vival rate has increased dramatically in the ably absent on Monday, April 12, 1999, and Throughout his life, Mr. Tanner served as last decade. However, according to the Amer- Tuesday, April 13, 1999, attending a family fu- an exceptional example of a good American. ican Cancer Society, treatments are most ef- neral, and as a result, missed rollcall votes 78 As a United States Army World War II veteran fective if cancer is caught at an early stage. through 82. Had I been present, I would have of the North African campaign against General Early detection has been a particular problem voted ``yes'' on rollcall vote 78, ``yes'' on roll- Rommel, Mr. Tanner demonstrated the endur- for minorities. Cancers among African Ameri- call vote 79, ``yes'' on rollcall 80, ``yes'' or roll- ing qualities of loyalty, honor, devotion, and cans are more frequently diagnosed after the call 81, and ``yes'' on rollcall 82. service to our country. cancer has metastasized. The first step that needs to be taken to re- f While serving in the Armed Forces during World War II, he suffered shrapnel wounds duce the number of cancer related deaths is HONORING HOUSTON POLICE DE- and was captured by the Germans. Following to increase access to screening exams in the PARTMENT OFFICER VONDA HIG- his capture, he was forced to march to Tunis, private sector. We have already increased ac- GINS the capital of Tunisia, from where he was cess for those over 65. In 1997, Congress flown to Italy, where he remained for about a gave Medicare patients many of the same HON. KEN BENTSEN month. During his stay in Italy, he was fed one benefits that are included in my bill. Americans OF TEXAS small bowl of cabbage daily. From Italy, he under the age of 65 deserve this same ben- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was forced to march to various countries, in- efit. cluding Austria and Germany. As a prisoner of Cancer screening and early detection offer Wednesday, April 14, 1999 war, Mr. Tanner was required to work on a many benefits. Screening is the search for dis- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor farm thrashing barley, and while performing ease in persons who do not have symptoms Houston Police Department Officer Vonda Hig- this difficult manual labor, he inhaled thick or who do not recognize that they have the gins, who is being honored as the Honorary dust which weakened his lungs. He contracted disease. Early detection can extend life, re- Chairlady of the Top Ladies of Distinction on tuberculosis, which led to a lifelong debilitating duce treatment, and improve cancer patients' April 10, 1999. Officer Higgins is certainly de- battle with bronchitis and emphysema. After quality of life. When conducted regularly by a serving of this honor. gaining his freedom and returning to the health care professional, screening examina- Mr. Speaker, police officers across the United States, Mr. Tanner completed his col- tions can result in the detection of cancers of country show courage and bravery everyday. lege education and became a public school the breast, colon, rectum, cervix, and prostate Vonda Higgins displayed this courage as an teacher. His weakened lungs forced him to at earlier stages, when treatment is most likely undercover narcotics officer protecting take an early retirement and led to his even- to be successful. More than forty percent of all Houstonians from the evils of drugs. For five tual death at the age of 76. cancer cases occur in these screening-acces- years she worked in this role to stop criminals Mr. Speaker and my distinguished col- sible cancer sites. from dealing drugs and ruining lives and leagues, I ask you to join me in commending Another benefit is that screening tools allow neighborhoods. Vonda Higgins loved her work Mr. Paul William Tanner, Sr., for his dedication for the detection of cancer in its early form, and was passionate about her work. to this country. His family and friends can be when treatment costs are less expensive. With On February 4, 1998, Officer Higgins was proud of his strong devotion and service to the an increased availability of screening, the eco- working to stop drug dealers from overrunning United States. He will be missed by all who nomic and social costs of cancer are kept to an area on Bellaire Boulevard where children loved him. a minimum. We know that cancer screening played, Buddhists worshipped, and families f and early detection not only improve the lived. On that day, while trying to apprehend chance of survival and quality of life but also a criminal, Officer Higgins was shot by an as- H.R. 1285, THE CANCER SCREENING save money. For example, patients diagnosed sailant. The bullet entered her neck and para- COVERAGE ACT OF 1999 through colon cancer screenings at a cost of lyzed her. She is now in a wheelchair. $125±$300 have a 90% chance of survival. Mr. Speaker, Vonda Higgins now faces a HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Yet, if a patient is not diagnosed until symp- new challenge in life. She is facing that chal- OF NEW YORK toms are apparent, the chance of survival lenge with the same dignity, courage, passion, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drops to 8% and care during the remaining 4± and integrity that she displayed while on the 5 years of life can cost up to $100,000. Simi- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 job. She is supported by loving parents and a larly, the initial cost of treating rectal cancer new dog, ``Latin,'' named after a fellow police Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, that is detected early is about $5,700. This is officer. I rise today to discuss a very important bi-par- approximately 75% less than the estimated Fortunately, the perpetrator of this des- tisan piece of health legislationÐH.R. 1285, $30,000±$40,000 that it costs to initially treat picable act of cowardice was charged and The Cancer Screening Coverage Act of 1999 rectal cancer that is detected further in its de- sentenced to 24 years in prison. The effects of (CASCA). This bill was recently introduced by velopment. As a society, we can't afford not to Vonda Higgins and the efforts of the Houston myself and Representative SUE KELLY. It pro- screen. Police Department have stopped the scourge vides coverage for cancer screening to private Mr. Speaker, I would like to read into the of deadly drugs into the area on far west Bel- insurance patients. record a statement by a woman who spoke laire Boulevard. Instead of criminals and nee- Cancer is extremely prevalent in the United about her own life saving experience with can- dles, flags and balloons fly in front of the States. It is the second leading cause of death cer screening at a press conference I recently landscaped entrance of the Arbor Daily in the United States and, according to the held in New York City on this bill. This woman Ashford. Centers for Disease Control, almost half of had the most advanced form of pre-invasive Mr. Speaker, Vonda Higgins is an inspira- these deaths are among women. One out of cervical cancer. If she had waited only a little tion to all of us working to make this world a every 4 deaths is from cancer. The American longer for her screening, it may have been too better and safer place for our children and our Cancer Society has said that approximately late. neighbors. We wish her Godspeed as she re- 563,100 Americans will die from this disease ``Hi, my name is Theresa Nygard. I am covers from this terrible tragedy. We wish her this year. That's 1,500 cancer-related deaths someone who knows first hand the benefit of the best and with hard work and determined per day. Everyone is at risk. Men have a 1 in cancer screening tests. In November 1991, prayers, we know she will overcome. 2 lifetime risk of developing or dying from can- nine months after the birth of my second child, E640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 I received the news that my Pap smear Mr. Speaker, most insurance companies While colorectal cancer is often thought of as showed an irregularity. I had gone for a reg- provide coverage for some cancer screening. a men's disease, women are almost equally ular check-up, suspecting nothing, and came The problem is that coverage is very incon- affected by it. Early detection is essential for away with the news that I had what is called sistent and plans do not always provide cov- survival of colorectal cancer. When colorectal a `level three displasia,' or a `carcinoma in erage for the appropriate type of screening cancers are detected in an early, localized situ.' When my doctor, Dr. Goldstein, called to test given a person's risk level. For example, stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 91%; deliver the news, we immediately scheduled some New York City health plans have made however, only 37% of colorectal cancers are an in-office laser surgery for him to remove mammographies available, but would deny currently discovered at that stage. the cancerous tissues (that same day). In ret- coverage for a colonoscopy to a woman with There are several tests that can be used to rospect, this potentially devastating bit of news a family history of colorectal cancer. screen for colorectal cancer. Only a physician was almost rendered a non-event. I had the Studies have shown that there is a direct can determine in consultation with the patient surgery, and beyond some lingering anxiety correlation between the utilization of preven- which test is appropriate. My bill ensures cov- about having `missed a bullet,' my life contin- tive services and the level of service provided erage for the appropriate test for men and ued as if nothing had happened. In fact some- by health insurance coverage. The more com- women ages 50 and those under 50 who are thing very significant did happenÐmy life was prehensive an individual's health insurance at high risk for an annual screening fecal-oc- saved.'' coverage is, including cancer screening, the cult blood test and a screening flexible ``I know how lucky I am. When I was nine- more likely that the person will use these im- sigmoidoscopy every four years or a screening teen I lost my mother to ovarian cancer. I saw portant preventive services. Health insurance, barium enema. Because science has dem- what cancer can do. To a person's health and covered items and services, deductibles, coin- onstrated the effectiveness of colonoscopy in vigor, to their family and friends. When I put surance, and other co-payments all affect care detecting colon cancer throughout the entire my experience in the context of that knowl- seeking behavior. colon, coverage for this exam is ensured for edge I am incredibly thankful that this abso- My bill assures that all individuals with men and women at high risk in any age group. lutely routine testing saved me from my own health insurance are guaranteed coverage for In the past five years, more than 20,000 ignorance. I had never thought to fear cervical important cancer screening tools used for the American men lost their lives to prostate can- cancer. Since my mother's death I have been detection of breast, cervical, colorectal, and cer. About one in four prostate cancer cases concerned (maybe even obsessed) with fears prostate cancers. Science has shown that the strikes a man under the age of 65. The num- of contracting ovarian cancer, but I had never screening exams contained in my bill are ef- ber of men in their 40s and 50s who are bat- even thought of the danger of cervical cancer. fective. If a physician and patient have de- tling prostate cancer is increasing, and clini- I had specifically sought out Dr. Goldstein be- cided that a patient would benefit from a cians around the country report seeing more cause I had heard that he was an expert on screening exam, insurance companies should aggressive forms of the disease in younger ovarian cancer detection. I thought I was not deny access to this exam. This bill will men. African American men are diagnosed being vigilant, but in fact I was simply lucky. saves lives and lower the cost of treating can- with prostate cancer 35% more frequently than Lucky that this form of cancer screening test cer by increasing the rates of early detection. Caucasians and are more than twice as likely was conducted as a routine part of my regular Mr. Speaker, I would like to share the fol- to die of the disease. In fact, prostate cancer exam and lucky that my mother's experience lowing facts and statistics on these four can- is the second leading cause of death among has at least taught me to assume nothing cers with you and my colleagues. this group. Last year, the American Cancer about my health. I had no clue, no symptom, Breast cancer is the second most common Society reported a 23% rise in the prostate no ache or pain that would have compelled cause of cancer-related deaths among Amer- cancer death rate over a twenty year period. me to make a special appointment in 1991. ican women. This type of cancer also strikes CASCA ensures coverage for annual digital Only because this testing had become a rou- men. The American Cancer Society has esti- rectal examination and/or annual prostate-spe- tine part of my life was my condition rendered mated that there will be 175,000 new invasive cific antigen blood tests for men ages 50 and a completely curable `non-event.' I wish that cases of breast cancer in 1999 among women over. This specific provision is supported by this could have been so for my mother, as I and about 1,300 new cases among men. not only the American Cancer Society, but wish it were so for all women faced with this 43,700 people will die of breast cancer in this also the American Urological Association. sort of discovery.'' year. Regular mammography screening has The provisions in CASCA are based on the Another woman, Lee Ann Taylor, also been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality latest scientific knowledge and have been shared her story about cervical cancer screen- significantly by at least 30% in women aged shown to be effective in reducing cancer mor- ing at the New York City press conference. I 50 and older. Recent scientific evidence has tality. The bill is based on the guidelines of the would also like her statement placed into the also shown that women in their 40s also ben- American Cancer Society and follows the RECORD. efit from regular mammography. Medicare cancer screening benefits as pro- ``HiÐmy name is Lee Ann Taylor and I My bill provides annual mammograms for vided by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. would like to briefly explain how pre-cancer women ages 40 and over and for women The following 28 organizations have en- screening tests or preventive care has helped under 40 who are at high risk of developing dorsed CASCA: The American Cancer Soci- me lead a normal life.'' breast cancer. Annual clinical breast exams ety, American Society of Clinical Oncologists, ``I have been a patient of Dr. Goldstein for will also be provided for women ages 40 and Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Associa- over 10 years. With Dr. Goldstein's guidance over and for women between the ages of 20 tion of Reproductive Health Professionals, and recommendation I have diligently followed and 40 who are at high risk of developing can- American Urological Association, American a regimen of annual PAP tests are now semi- cer and every three years for women in the 20 College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, annual tests. During these years there has to 40 age group who are at normal to mod- American Medical Women's Association, Can- been a number of times when abnormal cells erate risk. cer Research Foundation of America, Amer- have been detected in early stages.'' An estimated 4,800 women will die from ican Public Health Association, American Soci- ``My family also has a history of breast can- cervical cancer this year. When detected at an ety of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, American cer. Once again annual mammograms and early stage, invasive cervical cancer is one of Nurses Association, National Alliance of Nurse now at the age of 40 and over, a semi-annual the most successfully treatable cancers. The Practitioners, American College of Nurse Prac- sonogram test is recommended for women five year survival rate for localized cancer, cer- titioners, American Society of Reproductive with a family history of breast cancer.'' vical cancer that is detected in the early stage, Medicine, Cancer Care, Inc., Susan G. Komen ``For me, these annual/semi-annual pre-can- is 91%. According to the CDC, the costs of di- Breast Cancer Foundation, Cure for cer screening tests have detected abnormal agnosis, treatment, and follow-up associated Lymphoma Foundation, National Alliance of cell changes in such early stages that only with early stages of cervical cancer are Breast Cancer Organizations, National Patient minor procedures had to be performed to cor- $4,359, whereas the same costs for late, Advocate Foundation, National Coalition for rect the problem.'' invasive cervical cancer are more than triple Cancer Survivorship, Oncology Nursing Soci- ``I strongly believe that pre-cancer screening that amount. CASCA ensures that women ety, North American Brain Tumor Coalition, tests are absolutely necessary and have ages 18 and over and women who are under American College of Gastroenterology, Y±ME helped me lead a normal active life. I have age 18 and are or have been sexually active National Breast Cancer Organization, Alliance two beautiful healthy children and I want to will have coverage for annual pap tests and for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support & Edu- think that I am doing everything that I can to pelvic exams. cation, the Center for Patient Advocacy, the prevent any unnecessary risk to my health Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause Kidney Cancer Association, and the National and to my family's health.'' of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Cervical Cancer Coalition. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E641 ``The Cancer Screening Coverage Act of utable to qualified infrastructure solely to A TRIBUTE TO JUSTO RODRIGUEZ 1999'' is an important first step to ensuring sources within the United States. ``Qualified in- SANTOS that the goals of reducing cancer mortality and frastructure indebtedness'' would be defined incidence, as well as improving the quality of as debt incurred in a corporation's trade or HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART life for all cancer patients, are met. Mr. Speak- business of furnishing or selling electricity or OF FLORIDA er, I hope my colleagues will join me in taking natural gas in the United States. Further, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this opportunity to save almost 150,000 Ameri- rates for such furnishing or sale of electrical cans a year. energy must be regulated or set by the Fed- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 f eral Government, a State, the District of Co- Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, a great lumbia or a political subdivision thereof. poet, Dr. Justo Rodriguez Santos, recently INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION I am also aware that my colleagues on the passed away in New York. Committee on Ways and Means, Congress- Dr. Rodriguez Santos was a man of extraor- HON. JIM McCRERY men HOUGHTON and LEVIN, together with Sen- dinary talent and sensitivity whose commit- OF LOUISIANA ators HATCH and BAUCUS, have been leading ment to democracy and his fellow man will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a multiyear effort to reform the international enormously missed. Born in Santiago, Cuba in Wednesday, April 14, 1999 tax laws. I am a strong supporter of that effort, 1915, he received his doctorate in philosophy which is intended in part to rectify the dis- and literature from the University of Havana. Mr. MCCRERY. Mr. Speaker, once again, I connect between our Nation's favorable trade His writings capture the human experience am introducing legislation to remedy a prob- laws and our tax laws, which too often penal- and demonstrate the triumph of the human lem brought to my attention by the U.S. utility ize American firms wanting to expand into for- spirit. Through his poetry and writings, he industry involving the taxation of foreign oper- eign markets. The problem of interest alloca- communicated his vision of the world with ations of U.S. electric and gas utilities. These tion has not yet been addressed in the Hough- grace and flair. His wisdom and generous spir- firms were prohibited for many years from ton-Levin legislation, but I strongly urge that it will live on in the poems he left for us. He doing business abroad until the National En- this provision be included in any foreign tax was a great Cuban who will always be re- ergy Policy Act (NEPA), enacted in 1992, re- reform bill introduced in the next Congress. membered as a lover of freedom. moved that prohibition. With passage of Further, because the process of getting legis- I am privileged to personally know Mari R. NEPA, and as some foreign governments lation enacted into law properly involves con- Ichaso and Leon Ichaso, the very talented began privatizing their national utilities and in- sultation with Treasury, the affected industry, daughter and son of Dr. Rodriguez Santos. I creasing energy demands necessitated the and the bar, we encourage those with subject send them and Dr. Rodriguez Santos' widow, construction of new facilities to fulfill the new matter expertise in this area to review our bill. Mrs. Antonia Ichaso Rodriguez, my sympathy capacity, U.S. utilities began to make foreign I believe my bill reflects the best thinking now and deep affection of this difficult time. investments. Since 1992, U.S. utility compa- available on how to address this serious prob- Below is the obituary from the New York nies have made significant investments in util- lem, but we are certain that further reflection Times, dated April 13, 1999, that details fur- ity operations in the United Kingdom, Aus- will yield even better for U.S. utilities attempt- ther the life of this great Cuban poet. tralia, Eastern Europe, and South America. ing to invest overseas. Foreign utilities are particularly attractive in- JUSTO RODRIGUEZ SANTOS, 83, EXPATRIATE CUBAN POET vestments from a U.S. viewpoint. They are not f ``runaway plants'', but rather stimulate job cre- (By Nick Ravo) ation in the U.S. in design, architecture, engi- IN RECOGNITION OF KICK BUTTS NEW YORK.—Justo Rodriguez Santos, a neering, construction and heavy equipment DAY Cuban poet who became disenchanted with manufacturing. When the subsidiary of an U.S. Fidel Castro in the 1960s, exiled himself from his native land and became an advertising utility builds generating plants, transmission HON. PETER T. KING executive in the United States, died on lines, or distribution facilities to serve its for- OF NEW YORK Wednesday at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital eign customers, these most often come from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center in Manhattan. He was 83. U.S. suppliers. Given that the U.S. energy Rodriguez Santos was a minor member of market is mature, overseas investments are a Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Origenes, a prominent group of writers and good way for U.S. utilities to diversify and Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- painters founded by the poet Jose Lezema grow, to the benefit of their employees and ognize McKenna Elementary School in Lima in the 1930s and loosely linked to the their shareholders. Massapequa, New York, for their participation American poet Wallace Stevens. The name Origenes was a play on words, meaning both Unfortunately, the Internal Revenue Code in the national anti-smoking campaign, ``Kick origins and a church father; the group’s work penalizes these investments by subjecting Butts Day.'' This truly motivational program was strongly influenced by the Roman them to double taxation. Under the foreign tax has been diligently organized by the students Catholic faith. Origenes was also the name credit rules, the interest expense of a U.S. of this elementary school. the artists chose for an influential literary person is allocated in part to its foreign oper- As we all know, young people are easy tar- magazine they published from 1944 to 1954. ations based on the theory of the ``fungibility of gets for the tobacco industry and this is evi- ‘‘It was a very important journal in the money.'' The allocation formula in Internal denced by the increase in teen smoking history of Latin American culture,’’ said Ro- Revenue Code section 864 requires U.S. do- throughout the nation. Smoking hurts young berto Gonzalez Echevarria, a professor of Hispanic and comparative literature at Yale mestic interest expense to be allocated based people's physical well-being. It can be associ- University. on the value of the company's foreign and do- ated with poor overall health and can lead to Rodriguez Santos was born in Santiago, mestic assets. If a firm has mature (depre- more severe conditions if continued. Many Cuba, on Sept. 28, 1915, and moved to Havana ciated) U.S. assets and newly acquired over- children are pressured into smoking. The at an early age. He earned a degree at the seas assets, like many U.S. utilities, a dis- younger a child begins smoking, the more like- University of La Salle in Havana and a doc- proportionate amount of U.S. interest expense ly he is to become strongly addicted to nico- torate in philosophy and literature from the will be allocated abroad. The result is a very tine. Nicotine is a drug that causes cancer, University of Havana. He also worked in tel- high effective tax rate on that foreign invest- heart disease and emphysema. Statistics evision and radio in Cuba. His books of poetry include ‘‘Luz Cautiva’’ ment and a loss of U.S. foreign tax credits. show that teens who smoke are more likely (‘‘Captive Light,’’ 1936), ‘‘La Belleza Que el Rather than face this double tax penalty, some than nonsmokers to use alcohol, marijuana, Cielo No Amortaja’’ (‘‘The Beauty the Sky U.S. utilities have actually chosen not to invest and cocaine. Children are only putting them- Will Not Shroud,’’ 1950), ‘‘El Diapason del overseas and others have pulled back from selves at risk by starting to smoke. Ventisquero’’ (‘‘Echoes of a Whirlwind,’’ their initial investments. Again, it is important to recognize all the 1976), Los Naipes Conjurados y las Operas del One solution to this problem is found in the schools throughout the nation participating in Sueno’’ (‘‘The Conjured Cards and the Operas legislation that I am introducing today. Our ``Kick Butts Day.'' Mr. Speaker, I would espe- of Dreams,’’ 1979 and 1989). remedy is to exempt the debt associated with cially like to commend Principal John Gleason He also wrote a nonfiction account of the Cuban revolution, ‘‘The Moncada Epic: Po- a regulated U.S. utility business (the furnishing and all the staff and students of McKenna Ele- etry of History,’’ in 1963. and sale of electricity or natural gas) from the mentary School in Massapequa, New York for ‘‘It was translated into several languages, interest allocation rules of Internal Revenue their outstanding work promoting their mes- and it was a favorite of Mao’s,’’ said Code section 864. The proposal would allo- sage: ``Don't start smoking! If you smoke, Rodriguez Santos’ daughter, Mari Rodriguez cate and apportion interest expense attrib- stop!'' Ichaso of Manhattan. E642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 After the Cuban revolution in 1959, Honda, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Com., Sanyo, a fine adult, a tremendous role model for Rodriguez Santos wanted to stay in Cuba, al- Sony, Toshiba, and Toyota. AMC Entertain- those older and younger, and steady influence though his wife and children left in 1963. In ment launched its export of theaters to Japan on his many friends. 1967, though, after a disheatening trip to in April 1996 in Mr. Tanaka's hometown of Fu- Brian's mother succumbed to cancer during China, he asked permission to emigrate. his ongoing illness. She was good people. I ‘‘He was very in favor of democracy and kuoka, Japan. AMC's project in Japan has felt betrayed by what he felt were the excess been a tremendous success. Farmland Indus- remember her attending virtually every one of of the revolution,’’ Ms. Rodriguez Ichaso tries, the largest farmer owned cooperative in Brian's games as a young man. She would said. North America, began doing business with bring Brian and his friends to the game, root Instead of receiving permission to leave, he Japan in 1987. This company now supplies them on, celebrate their victory and console was sent to a work on a tobacco farm, his pork, beef, grain, and fertilizer products to the them in defeat. She was a great mom, like so books were withdrawn from library shelves Japanese market. Mr. Tanaka's work to build many other great moms. and he was banned from the Cuban Writers I learned of Brian's relapse with cancer the Union. Japan-U.S. relations in the midwest has defi- nitely contributed to the success of these night of my primary victory. Brian never lost ‘‘They converted him into a nonentity, a faith in his ability to overcome the illness, hop- nonperson,’’ Ms. Rodriguez Ichaso said. American business ventures. Mr. Tanaka has also worked to increase the ing against fate that science and medicine A year later and ailing, Rodriguez Santos would create a cure. In the end, the hopes was permitted to leave Cuba and settled in amount of cultural and educational exchange were in vain. On Friday night, April 9, 1999, New York. In 1972, he was hired as director of between the United States and Japan. An ex- Brian succumbed to the pneumonia that came advertising for Goya Foods in Secaucus, NJ. ample of his success in this area is the growth with a depressed immune system resulting He retired from Goya in 1991. of the Japanese Exchange and Teaching from chemotherapy. At 10:00 am this morning, Besides his daughter, he is survived by his (JET) program. The JET program hires college wife, Antonia Ichaso Rodriguez, and a son, Brian Thomas Moore was laid to rest. Leon Ichaso, of New York. graduates to teach English in Japanese I keep in my mind's eye a picture of my schools. Currently, there are approximately f friend, fleet afoot, racing down the field for the 2500 American college graduates working in ball in some game of momentary importance. HONORING THE CONSUL GENERAL English education and international under- I see him reach the ball first and fire it into the OF JAPAN, TATSUO TANAKA standing throughout Japan. net for victory. He turns, having raised his Although Tatsuo Tanaka will be leaving the arms in triumph, and his friends race to him to Kansas City area, I know that we will continue celebrate. It is a moment of pure joy and satis- HON. KAREN McCARTHY our friendship. I benefitted greatly from his faction. This is the mind's eye picture I keep OF MISSOURI wisdom and guidance when I served my U.S.- of my friend. I miss him already. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Japan Society Fellowship in Japan and also f Wednesday, April 14, 1999 have appreciated he and his wife Eri Tanaka's hospitality on many occasions. CONGRATULATIONS TO Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I I also welcome a continued relationship with BROOKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL rise today to recognize the retiring Consul the office of the Consul General, as well as a WRESTLING TEAM General of Japan in Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. continued partnership between the Fifth Dis- Tatsuo Tanaka. He has served Japan in the trict and Japan. HON. JOHN E. PETERSON capacity of Consul General for 3 years, and f OF PENNSYLVANIA has served his country in numerous capacities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for more than thirty years. Throughout his ten- IN HONOR OF THE LATE BRIAN Wednesday, April 14, 1999 ure, he has worked successfully toward THOMAS MOORE strengthening the bonds between the United Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. States and Japan. Mr. Tanaka has forged HON. DOUG OSE Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Brookville strong ties between Missouri's fifth district and High School wrestling teamÐthe 1999 Penn- OF CALIFORNIA sylvania AA State Champions. In addition to Japan, and his presence will be missed, al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES though I am positive that his good work will their state title, the Raiders won the PIAA continue. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 West Regional Dual Championship, the Dis- Mr. Tanaka served in the Ministry of Foreign Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay trict IX Dual Championship, and the District IX Affairs since 1962. He has worked in Pakistan, tribute to a young man I came to know some Tournament Championship while amassing a Bonn, and the United States to develop Ja- years ago. Brian Thomas Moore was a ten dual meet record of 18±1. However, the pro- pan's relationship with these countries. Mr. Ta- year old boy when I first met him. He had gram's victories on the mat were exceeded naka has also done extensive research on the joined a boys soccer team that I was coach- only by their inspirational drive to succeed in the face of seemingly insurmountable obsta- development of electronic money and the im- ing. Brian quickly prove to be feisty, competi- plications and benefits of the uses of e-money. cles. tive and competent in the game of soccer and I followed the emotional roller coaster ride Although he represents Japan and Japan's the game of life. He was a pleasure to have that was the Brookville wrestling program over specific interests throughout the world, he is on the team. the past few years, and admire the commit- committed to recognizing the importance of I never met Brian's father, who died of can- ment to achievement they maintained when international relations and the emergence of a cer when Brian was quite young. I am told that similar obstacles may have defeated others. In global economy. he was a real gentleman, taking a steady in- January of last year, beloved Head Coach Len The Consulate General of Japan at Kansas terest in Brian's development and the growth Ferraro passed away. A Brookville native, City was established in 1979 and serves Iowa, of Brian's many friends. His influence with Coach Ferraro wrestled for Brookville High Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Brian manifested itself every day of Brian's and later returned to the coaching staff in and South Dakota. Its mission is to foster ex- life. Over time, the father's influence came to 1984 and took over head coach duties in changes between Japan and this region in a fruition with a fine young man as the end 1993. Still healing from the loss of their coach, variety of consular, commercial, cultural, and product. a dear friend of the program, Andrew educational areas, and to assist Japanese and Brian suffered from a bout with cancer in his Lentvorsky, was lost four weeks later. Grand- U.S.-Japan interests in this region. The United teens. Brian never told me of the illness; he father to team senior Adam Steele, ``Pap''Ðas States-Japan conference last year held in my just carried on with life as it was given to him. the gang called himÐdrove the boys to tour- district helped to solidify the relationships be- Over time, Brian came to be one of the top naments since their elementary days. Yet an- tween American and Japanese businesses. soccer players in the Sacramento metropolitan other tragedy occurred the following month My district has close ties with Japan. For in- area, dominating games from end to end and with the passing of team senior Michael Lee stance, three Kansas City area companies side to side. Eventually, I had the pleasure of Park. Despite suffering such emotional devas- have a strong presence in Japan: Butler playing alongside my former player, watching tation in only a few short months, these young Japan, Inc., AMC Entertainment, Inc., and with fascination as his skills came to exceed men managed to hold steadfast to Coach Fer- Farmland Industries, Inc. Butler Japan markets mine, his determination came to dominate raro's ultimate goal of delivering a State construction products and services of Butler mine, and his desire to overcome resulted in Championship to Brookville High. Construction Company. Since October 1989, victory after victory after victory. These were Nurturing his young wrestlers from any early Butler Japan has sold many industrial type great days in his life and mine, having the age, Coach Ferraro developed an ever-im- buildings to Japanese companies, such as pleasure of seeing a young man mature into proving wrestling program thirsting for a state CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E643 title. His boys got that chance this year with 1998, we estimate that the final measure of Code costs taxpayers more than $250 billion the inaugural PIAA Dual Meet State Cham- the FY 1998 case-mix increase will be in the each year. In 1991, the Tax Foundation re- pionships. Lead by Head Coach Thad Turner neighborhood of -0.5 percent. Since FY 1998 is ported that small corporations spent a min- the first year that case-mix has decreased and Assistant Coaches Roland Reitz and Mat- under PPS, I have undertaken a study of the imum of $382 in compliance costs for every thew Smith, the Raiders sought inspiration reasons for this decrease. My study found the $100 they paid in income taxes. from senior Keith Ferraro, whose strength ex- following: In addition, several economists have said hibited after the loss of his father is nothing As is usually the case, some DRG’s contrib- that replacing the current tax system will short of heroic. Other seniors include Matt uted to an increase in case-mix while others cause interest rates to go down and savings Geer, Jason Gilligan, Jason McKinney, Jer- contributed to a decrease. and capital investment to increase. emy Reitz, Randy Stout, and B.J. Thomas. The new DRG’s for back and neck proce- Right now, we have a system that stiffles The junior team members are Casey Belfiore, dures increased case-mix 0.05 percent. opportunity by picking winners and losers. It's The redefinition of DRG 116 in combination a system in which Washington, DC, decides James Bishop, Brad Cieleski, B.J. Darr, Gar- with DRG 112 increased case-mix 0.59 per- rett Hurd, Emil Johnson, Jeff McLaughlin, Eric cent. what is best for the American people instead Painter, and Clint Puller; along with sopho- The change in coding of pneumonia cases of letting the people decide what is best for mores Rudy Bullers, Gian DeLoia, Trevor decreased case-mix 0.23 percent. America. Doust, Joel Hammond, Mark Himes, Mike Mil- DRG’s in complex-noncomplex pairs de- The Federal Government simply takes too ler, Josh Sammons, and Justin Steiner; as creased case-mix 0.82 percent. much money out of people's pockets. As re- well as freshman Nick Neil. Non-pair DRG’s decreased case-mix 0.27 cently as 1982, Americans paid only 19.9 per- For Brookville High School, the 1999 wres- percent. cent of their income in taxes. New data re- While assessing cause-and-effect is always tling season demonstrates not only greatness difficult, I believe that some of the decrease veals that in 1998. Americans paid 35.4 per- of body and mind, but also perseverance of in case-mix is likely to be attributable to cent of their income in taxesÐthe highest spirit. Mr. Speaker, as their classmates and certain efforts to combat fraud and abuse. level in history and increasing each year. In community celebrate their inspiring accom- The Department of Justice investigation of fact, Tax Freedom Day 1998 was May 10th, plishments today back in Pennsylvania, I ask the Hospital Corporation of America, subse- which means that Americans are working, on you to join me in thanking the young men and quent indictments, and the possibility of tri- average 129 days before paying off their total coaches of the Brookville Raider wrestling ple damages may have prompted hospitals to tax bill. We must stop this confiscatory trend. team for showing us all that even the shadow code diagnoses less aggressively—resulting By embracing the principles of FREEDOM, in fewer complex cases. Similarly, the in- we can create a system that is Fair and sim- of adversity, continued belief in a unifying goal spector general’s investigation of pneumonia will bring shinning success. cases may have caused the significant shift ple, that Reduces the federal bureaucracy, f of admissions from the more expensive res- that Encourages savings and investment, that piratory infections DRG’s to the simple is Efficient, that Drives the economy, that cre- MEDICARE ANTI-FRAUD EFFORTS: pneumonia DRG’s. HIPAA provides con- ates Opportunity for all, and that puts More HOSPITALS BACKING OFF UP- tinuing funding for fraud investigations, money in American pockets. CODING which may have a continuing impact on in- Fundamental and comprehensive tax reform creases in case-mix. will be one of the most profound and liberating HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK f changes our nation experiences. It is time for OF CALIFORNIA all of usÐwhether you support a flat tax, a THE TAX FREEDOM RESOLUTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consumption tax, a value-added tax, or a na- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 tional sales taxÐto come together and focus HON. SAM JOHNSON on our common goal: Replacing the current Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, for the past 14 OF TEXAS system. The Tax Freedom Resolution gives us years, hospitals have been up-coding their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the chance to do just that and at the same Medicare bills. Each year, the ``complexity'' of Wednesday, April 14, 1999 time restore FREEDOM to the American tax- the cases that hospitals treat is said to in- payer. crease. Like grade creep in a school, the way Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, f patients' illnesses are graded in a hospital today I have introduced the ``Tax Freedom gradually creeps upwards, and the taxpayer Resolution'', H.J. Res. Ð, that will repeal the BATTLESHIP RESOLUTION and Medicare pay more and more. 16th amendment to the Constitution. This res- Last year, for the first time, the ``complexity'' olution will reverse one of the most destructive HON. SONNY CALLAHAN of the cases declined. amendments to the U.S. Constitution and OF ALABAMA As the following memo makes clear, this deny Congress the ability to lay and collect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has something to do with the Administration's taxes on income. fight against waste, fraud, and abuse in Medi- I believe that the 16th amendment has cre- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 care and in the well-publicized case against ated a system that is economically destructive, Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, the esteemed Columbia-HCA. impossibly complex, overly intrusive, unprinci- crew of the battleship U.S.S. Alabama will Taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries pled, dishonest, unfair, and inefficient. Now is hold their annual reunion in the city of Mobile, should congratulate HCFA, the HHS Inspector the time for us to restore freedom to the Alabama, during the third week in April. I General, and Justice for their efforts. Vigilance American taxpayer. would like to take this opportunity to express against fraud is a major reason that the life of The tax Freedom Resolution is the first step to these men the undying appreciation which the Medicare hospital trust fund has just been to do just that. It will encourage an open, hon- their fellow Americans share for their proud extended from 2008 to 2015. est and constructive debate about why our service to our nation and the world. Date: November 19, 1998 current tax structure has failed and what we The U.S.S. Alabama, a South Dakota class From: Office of the Actuary can expect in a new system. battleship, was built in the Norfolk Naval Ship- Subject: Analysis of PPS Hospital Case-Mix You may ask why we need to repeal the yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following her Change between 1997 and 1998 16th amendment. The answer is quite simple. commission on August 16, 1942, she was dis- The prospective payment system, PPS, uses diagnosis related groups, DRG’s, as the The current system cannot be fixed. It has al- patched to the North Atlantic Ocean, where basis of payment. Each DRG is assigned a ready undergone 32 major revisions and 400 she and her crew proudly assisted the British relative weight which is used in the payment minor ones in the past 40 years. Each time Fleet in protecting convoys on the treacherous formula. Average case-mix is the discharge- the revisions has been made the system be- ``Murmansk Run,'' which carried them from weighted mean of all the DRG relative comes more and more complicated and unfair. England through the North Sea to Russia, and weights. We have monitored changes in case- The IRS has hundreds and hundreds of dif- brought the defending fleet into conflict with mix since the beginning of PPS in FY 1984. ferent tax forms, plus countless more to ex- German warships and aircraft in occupied Nor- From FY 1983 through FY 1997, case-mix in- plain how to fill out these forms. The original way. creased every year. FY 1998 is the first year Tax Code had 11,400 words in it. Today it has After completing her service with the British we have measured a decrease in case-mix. Based on information available through well over 7 million words. Fleet, the U.S.S. Alabama was transferred to October 1998, we have measured a change in Our current system also discourages sav- the Pacific Fleet. Her charge on the Eastern PPS hospital case-mix in FY 1998 of -0.74 per- ings and investment while hampering eco- Front of the War was to provide invaluable cent. When we receive further updates for FY nomic growth. Complying with the Federal Tax support to U.S. ground troops, enabling them E644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 to successfully take the Caroline, Gilbert, Mari- today. I ask that you join me in honoring these with the intent to intimidate. Under a plea anas, Marshall, and Philippine Islands, as well brave Americans, and in thanking them for agreement, O’Mara has the right to appeal. as Palau, New Guinea and Okinawa from the their sacrifices and dedication. A 17-year-old boy has agreed to plead f guilty to the same charges in juvenile court Japanese. and testified against Elliott. In exchange, he The distinguished service of the crew of the EXPOSING RACISM will not be sentenced as an adult. U.S.S. Alabama includes numerous proud Jubilee, who is black, said he moved from honors and achievements. Los Angeles back to Virginia to get away During the Battle of the Philippine Sea, her HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON from big-city crime and raise his sons in a radar was the first to detect the approach of OF MISSISSIPPI more peaceful environment. enemy bombers, 476 of which were downed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES About four months after moving into his by the American fighters and fleet gunners. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 new house, Jubilee awoke to find a wooden cross in his front yard with a burned spot in During her tenure in the American Fleet, the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- the middle. U.S.S. Alabama was directly responsible for er, In my continuing efforts to document and Jubilee testified that as he pulled out of the elimination of 22 Japanese airplanes. expose racism in America, I submit the fol- his driveway the morning of May 3, he saw a By the time of the Japanese surrender, she lowing articles into the CONGRESSIONAL cross about 20 feet from his home. had earned the American Service Medal, the RECORD. ‘‘I took a double take, because I couldn’t European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, the believe what I really saw,’’ Jubilee said. [From the New York Times, Feb. 24, 1999] Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 9 Battle Enraged, he broke the 4-by-2-foot cross MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN LOUISIANA Stars, the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit over his knee. He said his anger then turned HATE CRIME to fear that the cross might be a warning of Citation, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the GRETNA, LA.—A white man convicted of a violence to come. World War II Victory Medal, and the Navy Oc- hate crime for trying to torch two cars be- The 17-year-old testified that O’Mara and cupation Service Medal. longing to black motorists has been sen- Elliott attended a party at his home the Her crew had proven themselves among the tenced to the maximum of 20 years in prison. night of May 2 and that all three drank a lot most courageous of the Allied fighting men, Prosecutors said it was the first trial in- of beer. There, Elliott allegedly expressed having faced the most fearsome opposition volving Louisiana’s hate crime law. anger at Jubilee for complaining about a that the Axis forces had to offer as they de- Frank Palermo, 32, was convicted in De- shooting range that Elliott and his father cember of two counts of a hate crime and of fended the world against both Asian and Euro- had in their back yard. dousing the vehicles with gasoline. He was ‘‘He wanted to get back at them,’’ the boy pean tyranny. In honor of these heroic Ameri- sentenced Monday by State District Judge said: cans, I introduced H. Res. 123, which would Walter Rothschild, who told Palermo, ‘‘You Elliott suggested they burn a cross, so the immortalize their gallant contribution to liberty were out to get these people because of their three of them built a cross in the boy’s ga- in our nation and the world. race.’’ rage, the boy said. One of the cars had a small child in it. The O’Mara is to be sentenced April 26. He faces RESOLUTION cars didn’t burn because it was raining at up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Recognizing and honoring the crew- the time of the incident last September. Kevin Martingayle, O’Mara’s attorney, members of the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–60) Authorities said, Palermo and his younger said outside the courtroom that his client is and the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s Asso- brother, Patrick, encountered the blacks not a racist. ciation. working on a stalled car along an expressway ‘‘He’s ignorant and he was drunk but he’s Whereas the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–60) was in Harvey, a New Orleans suburb. Witnesses not a racist,’’ he said. a South Dakota class battleship that served testified the Palermos became involved in a first in the North Atlantic and then in the shouting match with one driver, and then ABA POLL SAYS 47 PERCENT OF AMERICANS Pacific Fleet during World War II; fistfights broke out. Racial slurs were used, DOUBT RACIAL FAIRNESS OF COURTS Whereas in the course of World War II, the authorities said. (By Richard Carelli) crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA di- Frank Palermo got a baseball bat and WASHINGTON (AP).—Too many Americans rectly shot down 22 enemy aircraft; broke windows in one car, then grabbed a gas Whereas the crewmembers of the U.S.S. believe the nation’s courts do not provide can and poured fuel on it and another car equal justice for racial minorities, the Amer- ALABAMA earned the American Service that had a crying child strapped inside, wit- Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern ican Bar Association’s president said, as the nesses said. They said the brothers tried to group released a poll showing nearly half of Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal ignite the gas but the rain kept it from burn- with 9 Battle Stars, the Philippine Republic Americans feel that way. ing, and the brothers then fled. ‘‘This is a very serious problem Presidential Unit Citation, the Philippine The younger brother received the min- we . . . cannot afford to ignore,’’ Little Liberation Ribbon, the World War II Victory imum sentence of three years in prison. He Rock, Ark., lawyer Philip Anderson said Medal, and the Naval Occupation Service had been acquitted of the hate crime count Tuesday. ‘‘We are concerned that the current Medal; but convicted of helping put gasoline on the perception of bias will eventually erode con- Whereas the crewmembers of the U.S.S. cars. ALABAMA were a courageous group, braving The hate crime law, passed in 1997, allows fidence in our system of justice.’’ Of 1,000 people surveyed by telephone in both the Arctic chill and the Pacific heat to a judge to add up to five extra years to a fel- August, 47 percent said they strongly dis- help defend the Nation against enemy op- ony sentence if it is found that the actions agreed with a statement that ‘‘the courts pression; stemmed from hatred because of race, age, treat all ethnic and racial groups the same.’’ Whereas many former crewmembers of the gender, sexual orientation, national origin or Only 39 percent agreed with the statement, U.S.S. ALABAMA belong to the U.S.S. ALA- membership in an organization. BAMA Crewmen’s Association; and 14 percent voiced no view. Whereas each year the former crew- Asked whether courts treat men and members participate in an annual reunion to [From the New York times, February 24, women alike, 55 percent said yes, 30 percent celebrate their shared service, memories, 1999] said no, and 15 percent expressed no view. and friendship; and JURY CONVICTS MAN OF CROSS-BURNING AT Anderson noted that another recent ABA Whereas more than 100 former crew- HOME OF INTERRACIAL COUPLE poll indicated great disagreement between members, along with family and friends, are VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.—A teen-ager was con- white and black lawyers over the justice sys- expected to participate in the next reunion, victed today of attempting to burn a cross tem’s racial fairness. which will be held from April 15 to 18, 1999, on the lawn of an interracial couple but was ‘‘This raises the obvious question that if aboard the U.S.S. ALABAMA at the Battle- acquitted of a conspiracy charge. people believe the justice system is tainted ship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama; The Circuit Court jury deliberated about with bias, how long can they expect the Now, therefore, be it three hours over two days on the case courts to remedy bias elsewhere in our soci- Resolved, That the House of Representa- against Richard J. Elliott, 19, who lives next ety?’’ Anderson said, ‘‘Right now, the high tives recognizes and honors the crew- door to the couple in a rural neighborhood degree of confidence in the courts exists side members of the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–60) near the North Carolina state line. by side with the perception of bias in the and the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s Asso- Elliott stood quietly as the verdict was courts. As the minority populations increase ciation for their valuable contributions to read. He faces up to five years in prison and in America, will the perception of bias in- victory and peace in World War II and to the a $2,500 fine on the charge of attempting to crease?’’ security and prosperity of the Nation. burn a cross with the intent to intimidate. He said the 350,000-member ABA ‘‘will in- Mr. Speaker, the valuable contributions to Elliott was one of three white teen-agers tensify our efforts to eradicate gender and arrested in the burning of a cross last May racial bias in our courts.’’ victory and peace in World War II made by the on the law of James and Susan Jubilee. The poll released Tuesday contains some crewmen of the U.S.S. Alabama are exem- Jonathan S. O’Mara, 19, of Virginia Beach, seemingly inconsistent findings. For exam- plary of the tenacity which has made the pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges of ple, most people—51 percent—believe the jus- United States the proud world leader it is conspiracy and attempting to burn a cross tice system ‘‘needs a complete overhaul,’’ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E645 but 80 percent also believe America’s system Every other month, young people such as NATIONAL KICK BUTTS DAY 1999 is the world’s best. Cross and Barton come by the dozens to wait A large majority of Americans, 78 percent, for their turn with Bumagin. also voiced confidence in the jury system. Some hear about the service, administered HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL ‘‘Those numbers are high, and we can feel by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort OF CALIFORNIA good about them,’’ Anderson said. Worth, by word-of-mouth. Others are re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Among the poll’s other findings: 90 percent ferred by their local police departments, Wednesday, April 14, 1999 believe wealthy people and companies often school counselors or probation officers. wear down their opponents by dragging out In return for what many recipients call a Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise legal proceedings; 77 percent say it costs too life-changing service, the patients perform today to express my support for a nationwide much to go to court; 27 percent believe the four hours of community service for each initiative that encourages the reduction of teen best lawyers are selected to serve as judges. treatment. They call it a more than fair smoking. Teen smoking reached an all-time Anderson said the poll indicates most trade. Americans need and want to know more high in 1997 with roughly 4.5 million kids be- Gary Grossman, an Arlington Independent about the justice system. One tool, he said, tween the ages of 12±17 using some type of School District counselor, works with stu- could be increasing public access to the na- tobacco product. Each day some 3,000 young dents in alternative programs and refers tion’s courtrooms by televising more pro- some to the tattoo removal program. He call people start smoking; one third of these kids ceedings. Bumagin’s work a godsend. will die too young because they smoked. If ‘‘I cannot think of a better civics lesson ‘‘Erasing those marks off their bodies is that wasn't enough, approximately 400,000 than . . . to be able to see and hear every ar- Americans die each year from cigarette smok- gument before the Supreme Court of the symbolic,’’ Grossman said. ‘‘It’s a way of United States,’’ Anderson said. ‘‘One tele- leaving their past behind, a way to start a ing. vision camera in the Supreme Court will fresh, new, clean life. But for many, it’s be- To counter these alarming statistics and to educate more people more effectively in one yond their financial ability.’’ provide greater awareness about the dangers morning than the traditional methods can Bumagin said hearing his patients’ stories of smoking, The Campaign for Tobacco Free reach in one year.’’ is why he keeps doing the work. Kids chose April 14 as the National Youth All federal court proceedings currently are ‘‘The kids benefit, the community benefits, Movement to ``Kick Butts.'' The goal of Na- closed to radio and television coverage. and I get the feel-goods,’’ he said. tional Kick Butts Day is to encourage our The poll has margin of error of plus or But the program couldn’t exist with teens to take a stand against tobacco prod- minus 3 percentage points. Bumagin alone. Donations pay for rental of the laser machine and other supplies. ucts and fight for healthier futures for them- selves and their peers. [From the Dallas Morning News] Cross, who paid $50 for her tattoo while she was in high school, said that when she first I have spent my entire public career trying PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE SHED looked into having it removed, the $2,500 es- to prevent youth smoking. I support the objec- TATTOOS AND THE LIFE THEY REPRESENT timates she was given were prohibitive. tive of National Kick Butts Day. I urge all of (By Veronica Alaniz) ‘‘I thought I was going to have to live with my colleagues to join me and show their sup- FORT WORTH, TEXAS.—Robert Barton’s it forever,’’ she said. port for this serious and necessary campaign. hands and arms are covered with marks of Danielle Lessard said she, too, was floored f hatred, each painfully etched into his skin by the cost of losing her tattoo—a 2-inch- when he was in his early teens. high tribute to her ex-boyfriend’s gang name BREAUX-THOMAS PLAN IS NO Tattoos that he once wore with pride are etched on her right hip. CURE FOR MEDICARE now shameful reminders of a life that Bar- When Lessard found out about Bumagin’s ton, 19, says he has left behind. But with the work from the Fort Worth Police Depart- help of a nonprofit program the emblems of ment’s gang unit, she jumped at the oppor- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY racism are beginning to fade from his body. tunity. She said that though her tattoo is OF ILLINOIS When they are finally gone, thanks to laser not readily noticeable, its presence haunts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surgery provided at no cost by a Fort Worth her. doctor, Barton said, he will know that his Wednesday, April 14, 1999 ‘‘Stupid. That’s all I can say. I was 15, and new life has really begun. it was a home job,’’ said Lessard, now 18 and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, thirty- ‘‘At the time, I thought it was the right a Tarrant County Junior College student. thing to do,’’ Barton said of the designs nine million senior citizens and persons with ‘‘Since I’m not in that stuff anymore and I’m traced across his forearms, wrists and disabilities on Medicare are relying on Con- not in that environment, I don’t want that knuckles. ‘‘Now, it just doesn’t make any gress to do the right thing. They are counting stuff on my body.’’ sense. I want them gone. They don’t mean on Congress to save Medicare, a program that anything to me now.’’ Israel Villareal, 23, who got the first of sev- continues to improve the quality of life for mil- Getting rid of the unwanted tattoos and eral gang tattoos when he was 13, said he lions of people. But they are certainly not the shame that comes with them is Michael wants them gone so they won’t influence his three children. counting on Congress to privatize Medicare Bumagin’s mission. and turn over the program to for-profit HMOs Since returning to Fort Worth a little ‘‘I don’t want my little kids growing up more than a year ago, Bumagin, 57, has vol- seeing them and thinking it’s OK,’’ he said. and insurance companies. The Bipartisan unteered his time and expertise to help those Removing the tattoos takes far more Commission on the Future of Medicare de- with little means remove ugly reminders of time—and often hurts more—than getting bated such a plan. And that is the reason why their past. them. the Commission did not have enough votes to ‘‘These kids have been in bad situations— After her first treatment in January, make a formal recommendation to Congress. gangs, broken homes. Some of them have Lessard said she wasn’t expecting it to be so The Commission's proposal would have been been on the street. They’ve had a hard life,’’ painful. a disaster for seniors and persons with disabil- said the doctor, who has his own plastic sur- ‘‘Oh my gosh, this is stinging real bad,’’ ities and a boon for the HMOs and insurance gery practice. ‘‘These tattoos are going to she said as she squirmed in her seat. keep them from succeeding in life. They industry. Bumagin said the pain comes from the par- make it hard for them to get jobs, even in My recent remarks printed in the Chicago ticles of pigment that, when touched by the the most entry-level positions.’’ Sun-Times follow: laser, explode through the skin. That is one of the reasons Jessica Cross, 21, The Bipartisan Commission on the Future wants the Tasmanian devil cartoon char- The treatments cause redness, swelling and of Medicare nearly approved a plan to save acter above her right breast removed. sometimes bleeding, but the symptoms dis- Medicare. But a fundamental consideration ‘‘If you have a tattoo, I think a lot of peo- appear in a few hours. He said the pain de- was strangely missing from the proposal by ple think you’re a bad person,’’ said Cross. creases with each treatment as the tattoo Medicare Commission Chair Senator John ‘‘Everybody looks at you, and I can see what fades, and the number of treatments varies Breaux (D–LA) and co-chair Representative they’re thinking.’’ by tattoo. Bill Thomas (R–CA): the detrimental effect Barton said that feeling is all too familiar When Angela Acua showed up for her treat- this plan would have on the millions of sen- to him, and he’ll be glad when he doesn’t ment last month, she was very apprehensive. iors and persons with disabilities who rely on have to hide his hands in his pants pockets ‘‘I’m scared. What if it hurts?’’ she asked Medicare. in shame. the doctor. After whimpering through the The simple fact is that the proposal nearly ‘‘People see this stuff on me and slap a few minutes that it took to zap her tattoos, passed by the Medicare Commission is a dis- label on me and write me off,’’ Barton said. Acua turned to her boyfriend and gave him aster. It is a disaster for seniors and persons ‘‘But this (tattoo removal) is going to open some advice. with disabilities. up a lot of doors for me and give me a lot of ‘‘It hurt,’’ she said. ‘‘Don’t ever put any- By far the majority of the proposed ‘‘sav- opportunity.’’ thing on you.’’ ings’’ under the Breaux-Thomas plan would E646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 come from pushing seniors and persons with Harrell Performing Arts Theater, Powell Road donated over $1 million in new equipment to disabilities into HMOs and increasing costs Park, W.C. Johnson Park, Suggs Park, and the University, UVA is now creating VINT-Lab, to those who want to stay in traditional the renovation of the town square and the the premier high-tech training facility of its Medicare. Under this plan, Medicare beneficiaries greenbelt walkways. kind. who wish to remain with their own doctors Mayor Cox also ensured the community a You see, Mr. Speaker, the thing about cre- would pay higher premiums (as much as state of the art police station, an award-win- ating nearly two million new, high-tech jobs is $1200 a year). Many seniors, who already pay ning police department, new fire stations and that no good comes of it unless there's quali- more than 20% of their income for health a highly qualified fire department. fied people to fill them. What the folks at UVA care, would face even greater cost-sharing Mayor Cox's legacy also includes the pres- and Cisco are trying to do is make sure that when they need home health and other serv- tigious 3-star rating and designation for the the young people of today are prepared to ices. And despite the problems older persons town, which speaks volumes of the work he build the economy of tomorrow. face in finding affordable insurance, the pro- I think we'll be seeing a lot more public/pri- posal would shut 65 and 66 year olds out of has done for this city. Medicare. I commend Mayor Cox for his outstanding vate partnerships like this in the future, and as Members of the Medicare Commission who contribution to the community, which has co-chairman of the Internet Caucus, I will cer- supported the Breaux-Thomas plan seem to thrived under his administration. It is a great tainly be working to promote them. have faith in a managed care industry that loss to the community to have him out of the f cuts corners on care, reduces benefits, and mayor's office, but it is comforting to know that PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL threatens to pull out of Medicare altogether we can always find him at his service station OF VALOR ACT OF 1999 unless participants pay significantly higher office if we ever need advice or some guid- premiums. Those of us who oppose turning Medicare over to the HMOs respectfully dis- ance as Collierville continues to grow. SPEECH OF agree. Privatizing Medicare and handing f over the medical well-being of millions of HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE senior citizens to for-profit managed care TRIBUTE TO CHERYL SETO OF DELAWARE corporations is not what President Lyndon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baines Johnson and Congress envisioned HON. GARY G. MILLER Tuesday, April 13, 1999 back in 1965. HMOs are not the answer. They OF CALIFORNIA are the problem. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in As a member of the Democratic Task IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of H.R. 46, the ``Public Safety Officer Force on Medicare, I join with many of my Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Medal of Valor Act.'' Our nation's firefighters, colleagues and experts in the field of health enforcement officers, and other emergency Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- care to support the President’s proposal to services personnel put themselves at risk er, I rise today to honor seven young women use 15 percent of the budget surplus to shore every day to assure the safety of the general up Medicare. This will ensure the program’s in my district who have earned the Girl Scout public. Just as our military personnel are rec- solvency until the year 2027. We also believe Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout- ognized for extraordinary acts of valor in the that Medicare is in need of improvement and ing. that seniors deserve increased benefits. That The Gold Award requires the greatest effort to preserve peace abroad, so should our is why we also support seniors’ access to af- achievement in career exploration, service to domestic safety officers be recognized for their fordable prescription drugs and long term other people, and acquisition of skills. This bravery above and beyond the call of duty. care, and a reduction in out-of-pocket ex- Last year, Members of Congress witnessed award is a strong reflection of these young- penses. an extraordinary act of valor as Capitol Hill po- sters' ability to set goals, to put value into ac- Medicare participants now have the peace lice officers gave their lives defending the tion, to plan, and to relate to the needs of the of mind of knowing that health care deci- Halls of Congress from a gunman intent on sions are made on the basis of sound medical community. shooting his way into Congress. It was a po- science and not on the financial needs of I wish to recognize Cheryl Seto of Troop tent reminder of the risks every public safety stockholders and managers. But turning over 286 in Placentia, CA. officer face each and every day. I never will Medicare to the HMOs is a radical step Mr. Speaker, I also wish to congratulate and backward that will only harm seniors living forget that sacrifice and by supporting this leg- thank Karin Carlson, Director of Program on fixed incomes. If this plan is adopted, sen- islation I hope to draw more attention to sac- Services for the Girl Scout Council of Orange iors will receive fewer benefits, marginal rifices of the hundreds of thousands of public County for notifying of their achievements. On care, and will face rising costs. The Breaux- safety officers that serve our country. behalf of the people of the 41st Congressional Thomas proposal is not the answer. In Delaware, I am particularly proud of the District of California, let me say that we are all f work of our firefighters because most of them proud of you. serve the state voluntarily. Likewise, Dela- THANK YOU, MAYOR COX f ware's police officers often find themselves INTERNET ENGINEERING squarely in the sights of a criminal's handgun, HON. ED BRYANT which prompted me to support legislation to OF TENNESSEE provide all of Delaware's police force with bul- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB GOODLATTE letproof vests. OF VIRGINIA Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Again, I urge every Member to come to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether and support the ``Public Safety Officer Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, the residents of Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Medal of Valor Act.'' It symbolizes honor and Collierville, TN, will be seeing an historic recognition that is long past due. change in their home this year. Collierville Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f Mayor Herman Wright Cox has decided to as co-chairman of the bipartisan Congres- step down after serving the residents of this sional Internet Caucus to recognize a major A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMBERS OF West Tennessee city for 40 years. step taken last week to develop the growing THE DAYTON-SOEHLKE- Mayor Cox began his career in public serv- Internet economy of the United States. OHLHORST POST # 5350 OF THE ice in 1959, first as a city alderman until 1965 In my home state of Virginia, just a few VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS IN when he was elected vice mayor for the city. hours from the United States Capitol, the Uni- QUOGUE, NEW YORK Then in 1975, he was elected for the first time versity of Virginia took the first step last week as mayor. toward developing America's most techno- HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES Since that time, Mayor Cox and the rest of logically advanced Internet Engineering cur- OF NEW YORK riculum. Collierville has seen enormous growth within IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community from small businesses to large As we all know, high-tech and the Internet corporations making the city their home and are a major part of the economic growth we Wednesday, April 14, 1999 employing so many Collierville residents. have enjoyed these last few years. Over the Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to But aside from the business and industry in next five years high-tech will create 1.8 million pay tribute to the members of the Dayton- the region, the community has made monu- new jobs in the U.S.Ð1.8 million. Soehlke-Ohlhorst Post #5350 of the Veterans mental strides in providing a variety of com- Because of an innovative public/private part- of Foreign Wars in Quogue, Long Island as munity-based parks and recreation facilities, nership, and thanks to the generosity of Cisco they celebrate the 53rd Anniversary of the such as the Collierville Community Center, the Systems and MCI/Worldcom, which have just Post's founding. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E647 Established by a small group of veterans I believe that with a little compromise, we line tax form that must be endured. Moreover, who helped lead America to victory in World can enact significant tax simplification. That is this part of the tax code is already scheduled War I and World War II, the Dayton-Soehlke- why I have made sure this bill is essentially to get worse because additional rates will take Ohlhorst Post #5350 was officially chartered in revenue neutral, so it contains no tax in- affect under current law in 2001 and 2006. mid-1946, and was named in honor of the first crease. And that is why the bill does not try to The solution is clear. Replace this jumble of veterans to die in combat from Westhampton change the tax burden between economic in- rates and forms with a simple 38 percent ex- Beach, Quogue and East QuogueÐthe three come groups. This is not an attack on the clusion. Not only will this result in tremendous communities that made up the bulk of the wealthy, nor anyone else. As with any change simplification (eliminating 36 of the 54 lines), Post's membership. in the tax law, there are some winners and but more than 97 percent of individuals would During Dayton-Soehlke-Ohlhorst Post losersÐbut I want to stress that this is inci- be eligible for modest capital gains tax reduc- #5350's 53-year lifespan, many changes have dental to the objective of the bilÐwhich is sim- tions. This section of the bill pays for itself. come to this area of Long Island. What re- plification that benefits us all. TITLE IIIÐREPEAL OF CERTAIN HIDDEN MARGINAL RATE mains unchanged is the devotion that the The bill has three parts. The first is based INCREASES, AND OF THE INDIVIDUAL MINIMUM TAX Post's members possess for our great Nation on legislation I introduced last year and intro- The third title of the bill repeals the hidden and their comrades-in-arms. The Post meets duced again earlier this year regarding non- marginal rate increases in current law, and re- regularly on the fourth Thursday of each refundable personal credits. The second part peals the individual minimum tax. Most of my month, and during the course of the year simplifies the taxation of capital gains. The colleagues understand the phrases, PEP and hosts a number of family-oriented activities. third part repeals two hidden marginal tax rate Pease. Under current law, itemized deductions And it goes without saying that the Post mem- on high income individuals, and repeals the in- are gradually reduced by 3 percent of adjusted bers take great pride in honoring their fallen dividual minimum tax. gross income above approximately $124,000. comrades and America's war veterans during TITLE IÐSIMPLIFICATION RELATING TO NONREFUNDABLE This is known as the Pease provision. In addi- every Memorial Day and Veterans Day ob- PERSONAL CREDITS tion, personal exemptions are phased out for servance. In recent years, much tax relief has been incomes between approximately $187,000 and Yet, Mr. Speaker, Post #5350 continues to given to taxpayers in the form of nonrefund- $309,000. This is PEP. If we did not hide the look for new members whose passion and able credits, like the two education credits and effect of these provisions of current law, more faith in America has never wavered. Indeed, the child credit. These credits are not usable people would know that these provisions result the Post intends to expand its membership not against the alternative minimum tax. That in hidden marginal rate increases. These mar- only with the veterans of WWII, Korea and means that more and more individuals will ginal rate increases begin at almost 1 percent Vietnam, but also veterans of conflicts in Leb- lose all or part of these credits, and will have for incomes above $124,000, and increases anon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, to fill out the extremely complicated AMT form. for those with incomes above $187,000 by and Somalia. One of those veterans is the Congress recognized this problem last year by about .78 percent for each dependent. The im- current Post Commander, Arma ``Ham'' enacting my proposal to waive this for the portant point here is that current law has a Andon, a true patriot and selfless public serv- 1998 tax year. hidden marginal rate increase, which gets ant who I am proud to call my dear friend. The other problem with nonrefundable cred- worse as families grow larger. As citizens of this free and prosperous Na- its is that the phase out provisions vary from The second part of this title is complete re- tion, all Americans owe our war veterans a credit to credit, causing unnecessary com- peal of the individual minimum tax. The min- tremendous debt of gratitude for the sacrifices plexity. In addition, the same additional dollar imum tax was intended to make sure that they endured and the efforts they made on our of income can result in a reduction in more wealthy individuals did not overuse certain tax behalf. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- than one nonrefundable credit. benefits and unfairly reduce their tax burden. leagues in the House of Representatives to It is fundamentally wrong to promise the It no longer accomplishes that goal. Most of join me on this 53rd anniversary in saluting American public tax relief, then take all or part the significant business related provisions Dayton-Soehlke-Ohlhorst Post #5350 of the of it away in a backhanded manner. This fun- have already been repealed. Since the AMT is Veterans of Foreign Wars and all of its mem- damentally flawed policy, enacted in 1997, will not adjusted for inflation, more and more mid- bers for all they do for our veterans and for all get worse each and every year as more Amer- dle and upper middle income taxpayers are they've done for America. ican families find themselves to be AMT tax- falling into the AMT. This is not what was in- f payers simply because of the impact of infla- tended, especially when you note that what INDIVIDUAL TAX SIMPLIFICATION tion, or because of their desire to take advan- pushes taxpayers into the AMT now, more ACT OF 1999 tage of the tax relief we have promised them. often than not, are State and local income and Not only that, this situation will also get worse property taxes, personal exemptions, and the HON. RICHARD E. NEAL an additional nonrefundable credits are ap- nonrefundable credits. I repeat, this is not proved by Congress, such as the President's what Congress was trying to accomplish when OF MASSACHUSETTS proposals to assist taxpayers with long-term the AMT was passed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care needs, and the disabled workers tax My suggestion is to repeal it for individuals, Wednesday, April 14, 1999 credit. and substitute a simple tax on adjusted gross Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, The bill addresses both concerns. First, it income, and an increase in the current floor today I am introducing the Individual Tax permanently waives the minimum tax limita- on miscellaneous itemized deductions. The Simplificaiton Act of 1999, and invite all my tions on nonrefundable credits, and on the re- current hidden tax is dropped, and is paid for colleagues to join me in sponsoring this legis- fundable portion of the family (or child) credit with an explicit tax on the same individuals. lation. which has the same problem with the AMT as They get simplification, and we convert a de- It is fitting that this bill on tax simplification nonrefundable credits. Second, the bill creates ceptive practice into an open one. is being introduced on the day before April a single phase out range for the adoption Specifically, the replacement tax begins at 1 15th. At this time of year, simplification is on credit, the family credit, and the education percent for adjusted gross incomes in excess everyone's mindÐand wish list. While it may credits, replacing the current three phase out of $120,000 on a joint return, and increases to not fulfill everyone's wish, this bill will eliminate ranges. 2.08 percent for income greater than approximately 200 lines from tax forms, This part of the bill is paid for by reducing $150,000, which is where the minimum tax ex- schedules and worksheets. My bill generally the income limitation on the family credit from emption begins to phase out. The bill would does this in a revenue neutral manner, and $110,000 to $85,000 on a joint return, and also increase the floor on miscellaneous without moving money between economic in- from $75,000 to $58,000 for a single indi- itemized deductions to 4 percent for adjusted come groups. As we all know, no more so vidual. This provides a slight increase in the gross incomes greater than $100,000. than at this time of the year, the tax code is income limits on the educaiton credits and the CONCLUSION terribly complex, and has become dramatically adoption credit, so about 85 percent of all Ironically, this simplification proposal must more complex for average taxpayers during families will be unaffected or receive tax re- be complex, because it mirrors our current the past four years. ductions under this trade off. law. I want, therefore, to focus on what is im- A skeptic might argue that there is no con- TITLE IIÐSIMPLIFICATION OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX portant. stituency for simplification, but that is chang- The second title of this bill is, essentially, This bill provides fairly dramatic simplifica- ing. A recent poll by ICR found that 66 percent Mr. Coyne's capital gains proposal from last tion of the individual tax system. said the federal tax system is too complicated. year. Under current law, there are 5 different It eliminates approximately 200 lines on tax Three years ago slightly less than half agreed. tax rates for long term capital gains, and a 54 forms, schedules and worksheets. E648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 It is basically revenue neutral, so it can be have provided countless people with access Harold Shwerdt, who will be presented with a accomplished during a year when there is no not only to work, but have given them a Life Membership by the Griswold Terry Glover non-Social Security budget surplus to fund tax chance to live the American Dream. The im- Post No. 803 of the American Legion. This cuts. portance of this effort cannot be understated. honor is well deserved and acknowledges the It does not attempt to shift money between Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, is one tremendous sacrifices Mr. Schwerdt has made income groups. The philosophy behind the bill of the best examples of community activism in for both our country and our community. is that those who benefit from tax simplifica- New York. The organization is consistently The Life Membership will be given to Mr. tion of the current code should offset any rev- rated as one of New York's top employment Shwerdt on April 28, 1999 at the American Le- enue loss involved. agencies, and the reason for that is simple: gion banquet. The Life Membership is the I have put the bill together this way to make they are not just an employment agency, but highest honor the American Legion can be- this philosophy clear. While some families will they are an organization that is deeply com- stow on its members. Mr. Shwerdt has long be phased out of the child credit, the revenue mitted to the community and committed to the been an active member of the Griswold Terry raised is invested in other similar families for people who live and work there. Opportunities Glover Post No. 803 of the American Legion, AMT relief and for increases in the adoption for a Better Tomorrow develops people into which holds their meetings in Southold, Long and education credits. proficient, accountable and skilled profes- Island. The capital gains section of the bill is paid sionals. And a graduate of the Opportunities Mr. Shwerdt's first, and most important sac- for internally to that section, so those who re- for a Better Tomorrow program becomes a rifice, was to our nation. He is a World War II alize capital gains will have their current tax li- well-rounded individual, who learns self-re- Veteran who put his life on the line to end in- ability adjusted up or down slightly in order to spect and self-esteem which many times they justice around the world. During the war, Har- achieve the simplification contained in the bill. otherwise might not have. old spent time in a German prisoner of war Finally, those adversely affected by the hid- In a highly competitive, highly technological camp. For 2 years, Harold was a German pris- den marginal rate increase of current law that time such as this, people must be highly oner. Before his capture, Harold was a well- worsens as a family gets larger, will have sim- skilled. Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow decorated fighter. He served as Flight Engi- plification and some relief offset by other bet- gives people a chance to develop the skills neer for a United States B±17 bomber. It was ter off taxpayers within their own economic that they otherwise might not have. For thou- in his plane that he was shot down and even- group. sands of people throughout Brooklyn, Oppor- tually captured. For his service to protect free- It is estimated that this tax filing season will tunities for a Better Tomorrow has provided dom alone, Mr. Shwerdt deserves our highest see 51 percent of individuals using tax return the key to open doors of opportunity. recognition. preparers, and that 16 percent will use com- For these reasons, I would like my col- After the war, Harold joined this post of the puter software to prepare their return. Only leagues to join me in applauding Sister Mary American Legion. It is here that Harold's hard about 1¤3 of individuals actually fill out their Franciscus and the leadership and member- work and determination paid huge dividends. own forms. There is no excuse for that reality, ship of Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow. His countless hours of devotion to assist oth- and we should do something about it. Given The success of the program is directly linked ers have helped both his American Legion the lack of resources to write a major tax bill, to the dedication, and quality of its leaders post and the less fortunate members of our the reality that no one wants to pay for sim- and teachers. I congratulate them on the cele- community. In his group, he helped to orga- plification no matter how much they support bration of their 15th Anniversary and wish nize and strengthen both their Color Guard the goal, and the need to resolve the solvency them the best of luck for the next 15 and be- and their Bingo Team. In our community, Har- issues surrounding Social Security and Medi- yond. old has been active with the Association for care, I think the opportunity exists this year to f the Help of Retarded Children. He has also solve some of the problems that bother all our spent a countless number of hours helping TRIBUTE TO MARCIE KASPER constituents during this tax filing season in the Senior Citizens, Disabled Veterans and the St. manner that I have suggested. I am intro- Partick's Roman Catholic Church. ducing this legislation to get this discussion HON. GARY G. MILLER Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the going, and I hope it will be seriously consid- OF CALIFORNIA House of Representatives to join me and the ered by all parties. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Legion in honoring Mr. Shwerdt for f Wednesday, April 14, 1999 his invaluable contributions to our community. Here on Eastern Long Island, we have the ut- HONORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- er, I rise today to honor seven young women most respect for both our veterans and volun- BETTER TOMORROW ON THEIR teers, and we are privileged to have Mr. Har- 15TH ANNIVERSARY in my district who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout- old Shwerdt in our community. Thankfully, his ´ ing. service and generosity to our community will HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ The Gold Award requires the greatest never go unnoticed. OF NEW YORK achievement in career exploration, service to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other people, and acquisition of skills. This TRIBUTE TO JACK SELVIAN ON Wednesday, April 14, 1999 award is a strong reflection of these young- RECEIVING A PURPLE HEART Ms. VELAÂ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sters' ability to set goals, to put value into ac- to honor Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, tion, to plan, and to relate to the needs of the HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH and its Executive Director Sister Mary community. I wish to recognize Marcie Kasper of Troop OF CALIFORNIA Franciscus as they celebrate their 15th Anni- 330 in Yorba Linda, CA. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versary. Mr. Speaker, I also wish to congratulate and We are at the dawn of the 21st Century. As Wednesday, April 14, 1999 thank Karin Carlson, Director of Program we look ahead there are many challenges that Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Services for the Girl Scout Council of Orange will face Americans in the new millennium. today to pay tribute to Corporal Jack Selvian County for notifying of their achievements. On And while these challenges hold many oppor- on receiving a Purple Heart. Jack served the behalf of the people of the 41st Congressional tunities and great possibility, the rewards will Far East Air Service Command of the United District of California, let me say that we are all only be realized if people have the skills and States Air Force in World War II. proud of you. the training they need to compete and suc- The initial liberation of the Philippine Islands f ceed. That's why I applaud Opportunities for a from Japanese occupation, operation RENO, Better Tomorrow, and its Executive Director, A TRIBUTE TO HAROLD SHWERDT began on October 20, 1944, on Leyte Island. Sister Mary Franciscus. The primary purpose of the Leyte campaign For the past fifteen years, Opportunities for HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES was to establish Allied air and logistic bases to a Better Tomorrow, has been committed to the OF NEW YORK support subsequent operations. On October education and training of individuals through- 20, 1944, after two hour naval bombardment, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out Brooklyn. This organization has helped assault waves of four divisions landed be- thousands of people receive the skills they Wednesday, April 14, 1999 tween Dulag and Tacloban and quickly se- need to join the workforce. The training pro- Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cured beachheads. Tacloban was October 24, grams and educational services they offer this hallowed chamber to pay tribute to Mr. and an air base was established. Leyte was CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E649 never provided the major Allied air fields envi- also serves as Vice-President of the Paper Company in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. sioned, but its seizure had other, more impor- Chauncey Street Block Association, a commu- Heartland Paper Company is a family owned tant results. By electing to fight a decisive bat- nity group that she helped reorganize. wholesaler of printing paper, packaging sup- tle at Leyte, the Japanese had committed their Despite her numerous activities, Dorothy plies, food service disposables, maintenance fleet and a major part of their air arm, both has raised two daughters, Doranne and Car- supplies, dilution control systems, and jani- suffering crippling losses. men. She has also bee blessed with four torial equipment. First founded in 1908, Jack Selvian, Corporal United States Air beautiful grandchildren, David, Patrick, Christenson assumed the presidency of Heart- Corps was wounded in the line of duty, while Chantel and Darylyn. land Paper Company in 1989. serving at Tacloban Air Base on Leyte Island. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Dr. Jack was working near the flight line next to my colleagues to join me in saluting Dorothy Christenson is currently a member of the Na- stacked aircraft engines, stacked two and T. Leggett for her tireless and unwavering tional Women's Business Council, the Con- three high. After dusk, work was being done service to the community. gressional advisory panel that works with Con- under the illumination of artificial light, a Japa- f gress and the President to promote the growth nese fighter performed a low altitude bom- of women owned businesses. Dr. Christenson bardment in an attempt to destroy the stacked IN HONOR OF ST. ROCCO PARISH has been a prominent member of the South engines. There was a space of 6 inches be- Dakota business community for 20 years. She tween the crates, and debris was blown HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH has also been an active member of her indus- through this gap hitting Jack in the left wrist OF OHIO try and community serving on the advisory and the left knee. Jack was later released IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boards of the National School Supply Associa- from duty on December 24, 1945. After four Wednesday, April 14, 1999 tion, the National Paper Trades Association, years away from his family, he left the U.S. Air the United Way, and South Dakotans for the Corps with an Honorable Discharge, yet no Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Arts. one ever submitted his name to receive the recognize the 75th anniversary of the Holy In closing, Mr. Speaker, I believe that Purple Heart. The records have been cor- Family Sodality of St. Rocco Parish in Cleve- women-owned businesses have played an in- rected and Jack will receive the Purple Heart land, Ohio. tegral role in the economic well being of South on January 2, 1999. This honor will be be- The church was established in 1924 and Dakota and the nation. As such, I strongly en- stowed 54 years after being earned. one of the first acts of the founding Pastor, courage my colleagues to actively support the Jack was born in Fresno on June 21, 1921, Father Sante Gattuso, was to institute the So- women business owners in their districts. and upon his return from the war he married dality. Today, it is the largest organization in f the former Violet Shumavon, the couple have the Parish. Including the new members to be been married for 51 years. They have two initiated this weekend, the membership num- SIKHS OBSERVE 300TH BAISAKHI daughters, Susan Millard and Betty Gross, bers 225 people. Most of the members are BY MARCHING FOR FREEDOM and have been blessed with five grand- second and third generation members and a children. Jack and Paul Shumavon were pro- few are even fourth generation members. HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE prietors of a grocery store for 20 years, and The members of the Sodality have made in- OF CALIFORNIA later co-owned the Chestnut Avenue Disposal valuable contributions to the Parish. Because IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of their efforts, church activities, dinners, and Site. More recently Jack has been involved in Wednesday, April 14, 1999 farming grapes for raisin production. the annual St. Rocco Festival are always well- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to attended and very successful. The success of Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I would like Jack Selvian, Corporal, United States Air these events is essential to the financial sta- to take this opportunity to join some of my col- Force. I urge my colleagues to join me in bility of the church and the school, so the help leagues in wishing a happy 300th Baisakhi wishing Jack Selvian best wishes for the fu- of the members of the Sodality is invaluable. Day to the Sikh Nation. The contributions that ture and sincerest thanks for his wartime sac- In addition to participating in religious func- Sikhs have made to American life have been rifice. tions and helping at church activities, mem- significant. They have added to almost every f bers also visit the sick and shut-in members of walk of American life. the parish, pray the Rosary at the funeral On April 10, the Sikhs marched in celebra- HONORING DOROTHY T. LEGGETT home for deceased members and accompany tion of the 300th Baisakhi anniversary of the them to the cemetery after the funeral mass. day of the last of the 10 Gurus, Guru Gobind HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Every year, the members fill two buses to Singh, initiated the Khalsa Panth. I understand OF NEW YORK make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady that it was a glorious event for the Sikh nation, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Lourdes. and I would like to congratulate the Sikhs of My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- America and my friend Dr. Gurmit Singh Wednesday, April 14, 1999 oring the ministry of love and service provided Aulakh, who was the march coordinator, on its Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to by the Holy Family Sodality of St. Rocco Par- success. honor Ms. Dorothy T. Leggett for her tireless ish. I understand that the parade looked like a contributions to the Brooklyn community. f sea of saffron (the Sikh color of freedom) as Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dorothy it moved from the Lincoln Memorial to the Leggett has truly made an indelible mark in WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS IN Capitol and that the grounds outside here on her community. Throughout her tenure in the SOUTH DAKOTA the West Front were filled with over 40,000 community, Dorothy has striven to create nu- enthusiastic Sikhs. It must have been some- merous opportunities for all. As President of HON. JOHN R. THUNE thing to see! the National Council of Negro Women, Brook- OF SOUTH DAKOTA It is appropriate that the march began at the lyn Section, she introduced many new pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES memorial to Abraham Lincoln, issuer of the grams including the recognition of Black men Emancipation Proclamation. The Sikh Nation who positively contribute to the Brooklyn com- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 struggles for their freedom, as instructed by munity. Later, she unselfishly devoted herself Mr. THUNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the Sikh Gurus. Sikhs are instructed to oppose to numerous organizations such as Mary recognition of the 24,000 women business tyranny wherever it occurs. McLeod Bethune Day Care Center, where she owners in South Dakota. Within the last dec- The Sikhs are a proud people, and justifi- served on the Board of Directors for over ade, the number of women-owned businesses ably so. They are a people dedicated to living twenty years; Church Women Untied, where in South Dakota has grown by over 65%, and a holy life, working hard, sharing with those in she served as past Secretary; Community their annual revenue has increased by 237%. need, and to the equality of all people and Planning Board #3; Caribbean American In fact, women owned firms currently account freedom for everyone. Unfortunately, in their Chamber of Commerce; and the Unity Demo- for 35% of all South Dakota firms, and gen- own homeland, Sikhs do not enjoy freedom. cratic Club. erate over 14% of the state's business sales. They have been subjected to tyranny. The In- Dorothy is truly a Renaissance woman! As Additionally, I would like to recognize one of dian Government has also oppressed other a former Executive of Brownsville Multi-Serv- South Dakotas most prominent women's busi- minorities, such as Christians, Muslims, and ice Center, she currently owns her own busi- ness advocates, Dr. Sandra Christenson. Dr. Dalits (the so-called ``untouchables''). Yet India ness, Hats Galore, on Nostrand Avenue. She Christenson is the president of Heartland proudly proclaims itself a democracy. E650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 We cannot make India behave like a truly in my district who have earned the Girl Scout As the youngest of 11 children born to Louis democratic country, but we can apply pressure Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout- and Sarah, Peggy's family spirit has also ben- by withholding aid and by publicly declaring ing. efited the Women's Caucus for Congressman our support for a democratic vote in Punjab, The Gold Award requires the greatest Edolphus Towns. She is a loyal, committed Khalistan, and other Indian states on the sub- achievement in career exploration, service to and inspiring member who prefers being in the ject of self-determination. If India is truly other people, and acquisition of skills. This background rather than in the forefront. democratic, this is the way it should settle award is a strong reflection of these young- Peggy's concern for the Brooklyn commu- these issues. sters' ability to set goals, to put value into ac- nity-at-large is also apparent in her profes- The Governors of New Jersey and Texas tion, to plan, and to relate to the needs of the sional life. She presently works for the New have declared the ``Year of the Khalsa.'' Nu- community. York City Board of Education. She is also merous Members of Congress from both par- I wish to recognize Teresa Jackson of Troop working closely with her mentor, Dr. Ivan ties have saluted the Sikhs on this historic an- 1325 in Anaheim, CA. Bodis-Wollner, M.D., D.Sc., Director of Parkin- niversary. The new Mayor of Washington, Mr. Speaker, I also wish to congratulate and son Disease and Related Disorders at Kings D.C. sent congratulatory remarks. As Sikhs thank Karin Carlson, Director of Program County Hospital Center. Peggy has degrees move into their fourth century, they should cel- Services for the Girl Scout Council of Orange from both Chubb Institute and Kingsborough ebrate their next anniversary in freedom in County for notifying of their achievements. On Community College. their own sovereign, independent country. Let behalf of the people of the 41st Congressional Despite her numerous activities, Peggy us honor their history and their struggle by District of California, let me say that we are all maintains quality time with her 14-year-old supporting their effort to be free. proud of you. son, Adam, and enjoys worshiping at St. I would like to add Mayor Williams' letter of f Paul's Community Baptist Church. congratulations to the RECORD. IN HONOR OF OHIO TRAILS AND Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask CONGRATULATIONS, COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN— GREENWAYS DAY my colleagues to join me in saluting Peggy ‘‘RECOGNIZE YE ALL THE HUMAN RACE AS Haskins for her tireless and unwavering serv- ONE’’ ice to the community. 300TH ANNIVERSARY, APRIL 10, 1999 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH As Mayor of the District of Columbia, it is OF OHIO f my distinct pleasure to extend warm greet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO LARRY SHEHADEY ings and congratulations to the members, Wednesday, April 14, 1999 guest and friends of the Council of Khalistan as you celebrate your 300th Anniversary of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the initiation of the Khalsa Panth. celebrate Ohio Trails and Greenways Day on HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH This is a significant milestone in the his- Tuesday, April 20, 1999, and the work of the OF CALIFORNIA tory of the Sikh Nation as you celebrate this Ohio Field Office of Rails-to-Trails Conser- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vaisaakhee Day. Sikhism is the youngest of vancy. the world’s religion, and it is humility and Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Ohio Field Of- service to mankind that are regarded as Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise most important. Religion plays an important fice (RTC-Ohio) has three main goals: aware- ness, potential and sharing. RTC strives to today to pay tribute to Larry Shehadey for re- role in our daily lives, and you are to be ceiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the commended for your efforts to provide spir- promote awareness of trial and greenway itual enhancement to your membership, projects in local communities, surrounding re- Institute of Family Business conference. Mr. service to the community and commitment gions and throughout the state. The organiza- Shehadey is in his 50th year with Producers to the principles of peace, progress, dignity, tion also seeks to explore the possibilities that Dairy Foods, Inc. integrity, human rights and justice for all. trail and greenway projects offer to both trans- Larry Shehadey, 91, remains chairman of On behalf of the residents of the District of the board for the Fresno based Producers Columbia, thank you for making a difference portation and recreation opportunities for the citizens of Ohio and visitors to the state. Their Dairy Foods which has a full line of dairy prod- in our lives and best wishes in your quest for ucts, fruit punches and orange juices. Pro- holy fulfillment. third goal is to create an atmosphere where ducers Dairy was not Larry Shehadey's first ANTHONY A. WILLIAMS, information about trails and greenways is eas- Mayor, District of Co- ily understood and accessible by everyone. career. He began a successful soap business lumbia. RTC has completed over 300 miles of rail- and sold it to Safeway, Shehadey then bought half interest in Producers as an investment. f trail and is currently working on over 500 addi- tional miles. In recognition of the importance He became general manager and began con- PERSONAL EXPLANATION of conservation and the efforts of RTC Ohio trolling the company. Today Larry Shehadey Governor Taft will officially declare April 20, presides over a family business that expanded HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT 1999 at Ohio Trails and Greenways Day. from 25 to 300 employees, sells milk products I am pleased to join in celebration of Ohio from Eureka to Santa Barbara, operates a OF ALABAMA chain of convenience stores and farms 7,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trails and Greenways Day and wish the Rails- to-Trails Conservancy continued success in acres of land on the west side of the Valley Wednesday, April 14, 1999 their environmental protection efforts. that provides feed for the company's 7,000 Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, due to my f head of cattle. wife having a medical procedure in Alabama, Producers is capable of milking 2,500 cows, I was unable to cast rollcall votes on April 13, HONORING PEGGY HASKINS twice a day. Shehadey is proud to be one of 1999. Had I been present I would have voted the few remaining locally owned independent ``aye'' on rollcall No. 81, H.R. 46 the Public HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS businesses in the Central Valley. He has Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act; and I would OF NEW YORK served on many dairy boards, including the Dairy council of California; Dairy Institute of have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 82. H. Con. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Res. 35 commending the people of Qatar for California as president, California Growers As- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 recent elections and commitment to the prin- sociation; and The All Star Dairy Association, ciples of democracy. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to where he held the position of charter member. f honor Ms. Peggy Haskins for her tireless con- Larry Shehadey was married for 63 years to tributions to the Brooklyn community. wife Elayne, who passed away recently, and TRIBUTE TO TERESA JACKSON Although she was born in Tams, West Vir- has two sons, Richard and John and eight ginia, Peggy Haskins has truly made an indel- grandchildren. Richard, president of Pro- HON. GARY G. MILLER ible mark in Brooklyn, New York. From her ducers, runs the company with his father. OF CALIFORNIA volunteer work with the Society for Seaman's Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foster children where she teaches arts and Larry Shehadey on his Lifetime Achievement crafts to I.S. 364 and P.S. 346 where she pro- Award. Mr. Shehadey's service to the commu- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 vides classroom and yearbook support, Peggy nity is commendable. I urge my colleagues to Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- Haskins unselfishly shares her time and en- join me in wishing Larry many more years of er, I rise today to honor seven young women ergy. continued success. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E651 TRIBUTE TO RUTH ZEMLOCK man Clarke exhibited a gentility that is rarely necessary or appropriate, to improve price seen in politics today. We will all certainly transparency in the corporate bond market. HON. SCOTT McINNIS miss him. My prayers and those of everyone Specifically, H.R. 1400 would mandate that OF COLORADO in Western North Carolina are with the Clarke the SEC assure the prompt, accurate, reliable, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family. and fair collection, processing, distribution, f and publication of transaction information in Wednesday, April 14, 1999 the corporate debt market. This would specifi- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 1400 ‘‘BOND cally include, but not be limited to, last sale in- take a moment to recognize one of Colorado's PRICE COMPETITION IMPROVE- formation. The SEC is directed to assure that exceptional citizens, Ruth Zemlock. In doing MENT ACT OF 1999’’ such information is made available to all ex- so, I would like to pay tribute to a woman who change members, broker-dealers, securities has shown, time and again, that it pays to give HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY information processors, and all other persons. a little back to the community. OF MASSACHUSETTS In determining the rules or other actions to Ruth Zemlock is a resident of Colorado who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take under the subsection, the SEC is directed has made a large impact on her community Wednesday, April 14, 1999 to take into consideration, among other fac- through her genuine care for others. Above tors, private sector systems for the collection and beyond being a model citizen, Ruth con- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to and distribution of transaction information on tributes her time as a volunteer at the Valley join with Representatives BLILEY, DINGELL, corporate debt securities. Finally, the bill pro- View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. For the OXLEY, TOWNS and several other Members of vides for a study by the General Accounting last 14 years, Ruth Zemlock has given more the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Office of measures needed to further improve than 11,000 hours of her time to the hospital. Materials in introducing aimed at improving price transparency. price competition in the nation's bond markets. In recognition of her contributions to the com- I support this initiative because I believe that munity Ruth Zemlock has recently been Price Transparency, or the dissemination of market quotation and transaction information, bond investors deserve to get full access to awarded the ``1998 Senior Volunteer Service the type of market information that will better Award'' in Garfield county. Obviously, this is a is of critical importance to investors in our na- tion's securities markets. Experience has enable them to determine whether they are fitting award for such a fantastic public serv- getting the best price for their buy and sell or- ant. shown that price transparency produces sev- eral important benefits. It can help to improve ders. I know that Chairman Levitt has already It is said by those how are privileged to taken some preliminary steps to move the in- know her, that Ruth Zemlock is a delightful the liquidity and efficiency of a market by as- suring that comprehensive price and trading dustry forward in this area, and that as a re- lady who dedicates her senior years to making sult of his leadership, the NASD is currently the lives of others a little bit better. Ruth is ob- information is disseminated to as many market participants as possible, so that the market considering rule changes which would create viously a women with a warm heart who, self- transparency and audit trail systems for the lessly, gives to those in need. price of securities will move more quickly to reelect the underlying economic value of the corporate bond market. In addition, I under- Individuals such as Ruth, who volunteer stand that the bond dealers have also stepped their time to a good cause, are a rare breed. security. In addition, price transparency pro- vides investors with greater protection from in with a plan to make certain market informa- Fellow citizens have gained immensely by tion available. I welcome each of these initia- knowing Ruth Zemlock, and for that we owe abuses by reducing the disparity of information that may exist between market ``insiders'' and tives, and would suggest that the legislation her a debt of gratitude. we are introducing today should be seen as f ``outsiders'' and providing public investors with more equal access to information that is avail- complementing them by underscoring the de- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JAMES able to primary and other dealers. termination of the Congress that effective and McCLURE CLARKE With equal access to pricing information, in- comprehensive action will be taken in this vestors in stocks or bonds can better evaluate area. HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR the quality of execution and the value of their I urge my colleagues to support this bill as it moves through the legislative process. OF NORTH CAROLINA securities. This information is particularly use- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ful for investors evaluating prices for less ac- tively traded securities, where bid-asked f Wednesday, April 14, 1999 spreads may be wider. Such data also can en- Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- courage competition among dealers and assist TRIBUTE TO LESLIE ELLINGSON er, I rise today to pay tribute to our former col- regulators in discovering possible manipula- league James McClure Clarke of Fairview, tion, fraudulent mark-ups, or other wrongful HON. GARY G. MILLER North Carolina who passed away last night. conduct, or in determining the state of the Although we were of different political parties market at any point in time. OF CALIFORNIA and had our differences, James Clarke was a In 1975, the Congress directed the SEC to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES distinguished politician and, at all times, a facilitate the creation of a National Market gentleman. System for qualified securities. When the Con- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Originally from Manchester, Vermont, Con- gress enacted that legislation, it did not limit Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- gressman Clarke graduated from Princeton its application merely to stocks but to all secu- er, I rise today to honor seven young women University in 1939. He served as a Naval offi- ritiesÐincluding debt securities. In fact, the in my district who have earned the Girl Scout cer in the Pacific Theater during World War II only type of securities that were not included Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout- from 1942±1945. Upon returning from the war, were so-called ``exempt securities''ÐTreasury ing. he began a lifetime of public service to the bonds, government agency securities, and The Gold Award requires the greatest people of Western North Carolina, service that municipal securities. At the time this legislation achievement in career exploration, service to included the role of senior editor of the Ashe- passed, there were many in the broker-dealer other people, and acquisition of skills. This ville Citizen-Times from 1961±1969 and eight community who opposed it. But some 24 award is a strong reflection of these young- years on the Buncombe County School Board. years later the Dow Jones Industrial Average sters' ability to set goals, to put value into ac- He served with distinction two terms in the has topped the 10,000 mark, and all observers tion, to plan, and to relate to the needs of the North Carolina House of Representatives from agree that our stock markets are much more community. 1977±1980, and one term in the state Senate efficient and more liquid in large part due to from 1981±1982. He represented North Caro- their increased transparency. However, over I wish to recognize Leslie Ellingson of Troop lina's 11th District in the U.S. House of Rep- the years the SEC has not made much use of 286 in Placentia, CA. resentatives from 1983±1985 and again from the powers Congress granted it in this area to Mr. Speaker, I also wish to congratulate and 1987±1989. bring transparency to the corporate bond mar- thank Karin Carlson, Director of Program Congressman Clarke set a standard of serv- ket. Services for the Girl Scout Council of Orange ice for the people of North Carolina to which The legislation we are introducing today County for notifying of their achievements. On every future member who has the privilege to would direct the SEC to use the authorities behalf of the people of the 41st Congressional represent them will be held. In every aspect of Congress granted it back in 1975 to issue District of California, let me say that we are all his professional and personal life, Congress- rules or take such other actions as may be proud of you. E652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 IN MEMORY OF DON ROBERTSON Through Reach Out and Read, every child This bill would protect millions of acres of starts school with a home library of at least 10 Wilderness throughout the country by directing HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH beautiful children's books, and parents are that wilderness studies be completed within OF OHIO helped to understand that reading aloud is the ten years. It would force Congress to decide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most important thing they can do to help their the issue and finally designate wilderness. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 children learn to love books. I urge my colleagues to co-sponsor and Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New support ``America's Wilderness Protection Act'' Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to York has been working to begin its Reach Out and protect America's wilderness. honor the memory of a gifted writer, Don Rob- and Read program for the past 15 months. On f ertson. Monday, April 12, 1999, Interfaith officially A Cleveland native, Mr. Robertson attended opened its program in the Pediatrics clinic at UNITED BAY CITY CREDIT UNION: Harvard University and Western Reserve Uni- their St. John's site. Presently, over 7,000 SUNSHINE FOR A RAINY DAY versity. After serving in the army, he began his books have been obtained through grants and professional journalism career as a copy editor donation. Interfaith is prepared to keep this HON. JAMES A. BARCIA for the Plain Dealer. Robertson was the author program going for many years * * * in addi- OF MICHIGAN of 19 novels, many of which were set in Ohio tion to working toward expanding it into all of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and revolved around major historical events. their community clinics. Mr. Speaker, please Wednesday, April 14, 1999 His best known books include ``The Greatest join me in saluting Interfaith Medical Center for Thing Since Sliced Bread,'' ``Praise the Human its unwavering commitment to preparing our Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, our nation's his- Season'' and Paradise Falls.'' children for a bright future. tory is filled with examples of neighbors, Robertson also used his journalistic talents f friends, and coworkers coming together to to write scripts for the television soap opera help one another weather the bad times that ``The Edge of Night,'' movie and theater cri- AMERICA’S WILDERNESS ACT life has in store for each of us. The members tiques for WKYC Channel 3 and to serve as of the United Bay City Credit Union are an editor for Houston City Magazine. He was also HON. JAMES V. HANSEN outstanding illustration of how bad times can a columnist for the Cleveland Press and OF UTAH be used to create good times. It was now fifty worked for the Cleveland Magazine. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years ago that the employees of Bay City Robertson's journalistic endeavors included Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Chevrolet were ending a 110-day strike. They being a features writer for the Cleveland News Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I have in- decided to each pool together a $5 contribu- and a radio and television talk show host. He tion to help provide a resource for their co- had shows on WERE Radio, WVIZ Channel troduced ``America's Wilderness Protection Act.'' As many know, I have been an advocate workers who needed help to recover from a 25 and Channel 61. tough time, help that may be there in future Robertson received numerous accolates for of wilderness for many years. For example, I have introduced legislation to designate wil- years for those taking the wise step to invest his writing. In 1991, he was presented the in their own future by supporting the future of Mark Twain Award from the Society for the derness in the beautiful red rock areas of Southern Utah in each of the last several Con- others. Study of Midwestern Literature, which is given On April 20, 1949, the Chevrolet Employees gresses. I was also instrumental in the pas- to a writer whose work continues in the tradi- Federal Credit Union was chartered. The sub- sage of the Utah Forest Service Wilderness tion established by Twain. He was inducted scribers to the organization certificate were Act of 1984 a bill that designated almost a mil- into the Press Club of Cleveland Hall of Fame Perely W. Bennett, Harry Vink, Richard E. lion acres of Wilderness in the State of Utah. in 1992. In addition, he was the recipient of a Jane, Robert W. Kennedy, Chester S. Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cleve- As a wilderness advocate I have become in- creasingly concerned about a particular issue Sosnowski, Harold McDougald, and Joseph M. land chapter of the Society of Professional Douponce. They took the first steps that re- Journalists. that makes wilderness legislation extremely difficult to pass. The issue I refer to is wilder- sulted in George Reif as the first treasurer, My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- and a portfolio that included 88 loans, 209 oring the memory of a talented writer, Don ness studies. The Federal Land Policy and Management members, and bank balance of $410.89 in Robertson. 1950. That small effort has resulted in a finan- f Act of 1976 created something called a ``Wil- derness Study Area.'' Lands that became Wil- cial institution that today boasts more than SALUTING INTERFAITH MEDICAL derness Study Areas pursuant to FLPMA were 20,000 members, assets in millions of dollars, CENTER—BROOKLYN, NEW studied by the Interior Department to deter- and more than 100 companies that serve as YORK’S REACH AND READ PRO- mine whether they qualified for Wilderness partners with the Credit Union. GRAM designation. The history of this facility is enlightening. In Unfortunately, FLPMA failed to provide for 1954 an office was set up with a worker who HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS the release of Wilderness Study Areas. Thus was paid $31.25 per week to run the office. In 1955, the name was changed to United Bay OF NEW YORK Wilderness Study Areas, absent Congres- City Federal Credit Union. In 1959, members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional action, would be studied in perpetuityÐ even after the actual study, done by the Inte- with four years of seniority could borrow up to Wednesday, April 14, 1999 rior Department, was finished. a maximum of $500. Branch officers were Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The perpetual study of an area for wilder- added over the years. Automated teller ma- salute the Interfaith Medical Center (IMC)Ð ness suitability is clearly not in the public inter- chines were added until now there are five. A Brooklyn, New York's Reach Out and Read est: phone access line was installed to make finan- Program. Reach Out and Read is a Pediatric The biggest problem is that it hinders the cial transactions even easier. And the same early literacy program developed at Boston designation of wilderness. Because Wilder- Credit Union that once limited loans to $500 City Hospital in 1989 by a collaboration of pe- ness Study Areas are managed almost as if today offers a Master Money/Check Card. To diatricians and early childhood educators. The they were already wilderness, there is no in- those who took the risk in 1949, today's serv- Reach Out and Read program makes literacy centive to make the sometimes politically dif- ices would probably have been considered too a part of pediatric care, by having pediatri- ficult decisions to actually make them wilder- phenomenal to have even been thought of as cians in the out-patient setting encouraging ness. Also, because the Interior Department's dreams. parents to read aloud to their children, and by wilderness studies invariably decide that cer- But even with these changes brought on by giving their patients (between the ages of 6 tain parts of Wilderness Study Areas do not advances in technology, by competition, and months and 5 years) books to take home with qualify for wilderness, fringe environmental by consumer demand, United Bay City Credit them. groups often oppose any resolution to the Union remains true to its original purpose: to Pediatricians are trained to counsel parents issue, preferring perpetual Wilderness Study provide a safe haven for hard-earned dollars, about the importance of reading with young Area status over actual wilderness designa- to offer responsible credit to make life's needs children, offering age-appropriate tips and en- tion. more manageable and life's opportunities couragement. Volunteer readers are in the We need to reach a conclusion on this more obtainable, to combine limited resources clinic to read aloud to children as they wait for issue. Areas that qualify as wilderness should in a fashion that offer limitless options. their appointments, thereby encouraging to be designated as wilderness, and areas that Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all your col- learn to love books! don't should be released. leagues to join me in wishing Charlie Booth, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E653 Linda Meyer, the excellent staff and all of the four excellent Police Citations and the Nassau side observers who have examined the case members of United Bay City Credit Union a Shields ``Cop of the Month'' Award. considered it unfathomable why so much neg- most joyous 50th anniversary, with many more A former sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, ative energy has been dissipated against such successful ones to come. Devito is marred to the former Patricia Guinan. a small group which, in fact, has won consid- f They have three children and three grand- erable renown abroad for its artistic accom- children. plishments and social programs. One compel- HONORING LOU MATARAZZO AND Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ling explanation is that the case has triggered RON DEVITO with me in honoring these two outstanding a bundle of latent and overt ultramontaine, men. neo-Nazi and deep-seated anti-Semitic strains HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN f lying just below the surface of Argentina's his- OF NEW YORK toric memory, which may be fundamental to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARGENTINA’S DEMOCRACY FACES why this largely Jewish organization of 300 Wednesday, April 14, 1999 STRUGGLES members has been subjected to its extraor- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in dinarily protracted ordeal. In the playing out of honor of Lou Matarazzo, president of the New HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS the case, it was also shown that the indigna- York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, OF NEW YORK tion of the Argentine mediaÐto much of which and Ron Devito, 2nd vice-president of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES venality is no strangerÐis highly selective and New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Asso- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 that the press, in this case, has been revealed ciation. They are being honored on April 15, as a lapdog of the political establishment. It Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1999, at the Terrace in the Park in Flushing has not shown itself as a forensic lion when it share with you my concern towards the strug- Meadows, NY, on the occasion of their retire- came to confronting the slavishly purchased gles that a young democracy in Latin America ment. Their leadership in the New York City performance of the country's court system in is facing. I am referring to Argentina and its Policy Department and as officers of the PBA general, and its outrageous behavior regarding questioned judicial system, still so tainted by is truly inspirational to all New Yorkers. the BAYS saga, where under-the-table sub- Well known for his devotion to his fellow of- the memories of past dictatorships. I would ventions must have become the rule in forcing ficers and for being ready, willing and able to like to talk to you about a small Buenos Aires the prolongation of this case. help a colleague in need, under any cir- based non-governmental organization that has to bear the harassment and persecution of a Over much of the past six years, members cumstances. Matarazzo has combined a of BAYS have been experiencing unrelenting hands-on approach with a thorough knowl- corrupt judiciary. I hope that after I share with you my concerns you will then be in a better harassment at the hands of Argentine judicial edge of police and human affairs. He began authorities, including totally unjustified and vio- his career in law enforcement as a rookie pa- position to discharge our responsibility of ex- pressing some words of caution to our citizens lent illegal searches of their homes and of- trolman in 1964. In 1969, he was elected a fices, imprisonment of innocent members, the PBA delegate from the 108 Precinct and held and U.S. based corporations that are consid- ering whether to make investments in Argen- hectoring of their children, and the seizure of that position for 9 years, serving on both the their personal property which to this day has Negotiating and the ``Cop of the Month'' Com- tina. On February 1st, President Clinton re- not been returned. All this has transpired even mittees. In 1977, he was elected the PBA though no compelling incriminating evidence Queens Trustee and soon began serving as sponded to a missive in a salvo of bipartisan letters from colleagues legislators concerning has been presented by the prosecution chairman of the board of trustees and chair- against the Yoga School, the statute of limita- man of the Law Committee. In February 1991, the Buenos Aires Yoga School case. Clinton began his response by observing: ``I share tions has since expired, and the Argentine Su- he became the PBA Recording Secretary and preme Court has nullified the original charges. in June 1991, he was elected treasurer. He your commitment to the protection and en- forcement of human rights in Argentina and Some of the prosecutors and judges engaged has held his current position as PBA president in hounding the BAYS systematically have en- since 1995. around the world.'' Our U.S. president then went on to note that: ``Our embassy in Buenos gaged in unprofessional behavior, which at Matarazzo served as a member of the Po- times has included resorting to the use of lice Pension Board, and is an expert in the Aires has been closely monitoring this matter [the BAYS case] for the past several years, scurrilous anti-Semitic remarks made in public field of disabilities. He is also a member of settingsÐenough to result in the first judge many civic and police groups, including the and has raised it on several occasions with appropriate officials in the Argentine Ministry being impeached by the national legislature. In Columbia Association, of which he was a re- this case, reputably, justice has been for sale. cent ``Man of the Year.'' He has been cited for of Justice. Like other cases in the Argentine excellence by the Police Honor Legion, the judicial system, this case has taken too long to The BAYS affair provides a telling example New York Shields, the Nassau County Shields resolve. While I agree that we cannot inter- of the corrosive role that corruption may have and the Holy Name Society. Currently, he vene in the Argentine judicial process, we will played in the form of payoffs to court per- serves as Chairman of the Public Employees continue to follow the case and urge the Ar- sonnel overseeing such cases as the one in- Conference in New York States, which has gentine government to resolve it as expedi- volving BAYS, from several wealthy and alien- over one million members. tiously as possible.'' ated relatives of BAYS members. Even one of A resident of Nassau County, Matarazzo The BAYS case has been high on my agen- the more controversial judges involved in the has been married to his wife, Fran, for 36 da and that of many of our colleagues for case is ready to acknowledge that the alien- years. Together they have 5 children and 6 much of the past year where we have ex- ated relatives have a psychological, if not neu- grandchildren. pressed our unease over the treatment of this rotic need to establish that it was the organi- A 42-years veteran police officer, Ron Argentine group. Many of our colleagues, in zation rather than themselves who had gen- Devito has been a PBA delegate since 1972. order to seek justice for BAYS, have sent let- erated their family's personal travails. In fact, He joined the force in 1957 and was assigned ters to President Menem calling for his inter- a close examination of each of these plaintiffs to the 103rd precinct where he worked in uni- ventionÐnever receiving an answer, the case conduct reveals that in a number of these form for 20 years, before being elected to the has achieved significant leverage among us, cases, much of the social anomie brought on Executive Board of the Policeman's Benevo- U.S. policy makers, as an important compo- by intrafamily strife existed even before the lent Association. nent in the hemispheric policy formulations. founding of the organization. The harassment In 1977, he was elected as the Financial Clinton's letter about BAYS's plight pointedly of the BAYS also provides an insight into the Secretary for Queens County, Treasurer, and referred to this highly controversial case. One role played by an extremist ideology in Argen- then 2nd Vice President of the PBA. During which was initiated over six years before when tina's tainted judicial system, and how little his time with the PBA, Devito has served on faculty and students of the Yoga school be- has changed since the era of military rule be- the Pension Board, the Tellers Committee; came a chosen target for Argentina's notori- ginning in the 1970's, when government au- was an original member of the Committee on ously flawed judiciary vindictiveness of several thorities murdered, with impunity, upwards of Political Action; was director of the ``Cop of the relatives from BAYS members. The philo- 20,000 innocent civilians in the country. Many Month'' Committee and served as the Chair- sophical and culturally-centered educational of the judges now on the bench were ap- man of the Board of Directors Executive institution was accused of ``sexual corruption pointed to their relatively lucrative positions at Board. of adults'' and has attracted unprecedented that time, with their modus operandi still re- Devito has been awarded one exceptional prosecutorial and judicial misconduct from Ar- flecting the low standing that people of their Merit Citation, two Meritorious Police Citations, gentine authorities since then. Almost all out- political persuasion traditionally have accorded E654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 to democratic practices, judicial guarantees thored one of the nation's first anti-stalking Month; American Red Cross Disaster Re- and the notion of civil rectitude in public office. laws and sponsored various bills regarding sponse Team; Tutoring for English as a Sec- My concern continues to grow as each children and the disabled. While in the House ond Language; visits to hospitals, soup kitch- week brings even more disturbing develop- of Representatives, Cain also served in lead- ens and community food banks; Carnival of ments in the case. We are disappointed that ership of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus Fun and Camp Fatima for the mentally and Justice Minister Dr. Raul Granillo Ocampo's as Chair of Policy and Research. physically disabled; New Jersey Special Olym- assurances, made while he was ambassador Mayor Cain is also active with a number of pics; SHU 500; Day of Community Service; to the United States, have not been followed organizations, including serving as a member AIDS Walkathon and Softball Tournament; up on. Despite the July 1997 rulings of the of the Board of Trustees for Lakewood Hos- and The Literacy Volunteers of America. Court of Cassation confirming the earlier deci- pital and the Advisory Board of Malachi House DOVE is also involved in a number of men- sion of the Supreme Court condemning the (a home for terminally ill homeless). toring programs to address the needs of at- actions of the judicial authorities, the lower My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- risk youth; efforts to aid victims of natural dis- courts have refused to cease their continuous oring the accomplishments of a dedicated asters; and an international service project for penal persecution. public official, Mayor Madeline A. Cain. Her the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The three documents from the Court of Ap- work is greatly appreciated by her constituents Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues here in peals, Chamber VI on March 2, 1999, revoked and I wish her continued success. the House of Representatives join me in send- the dismissals ordered by the lower court and f ing the members of DOVE our congratulations ignored the decision by the Court of Cassa- on their outstanding community service and tion. The Appelante written by Carlos Alberto TRIBUTE TO GINA CASANOVA our very best wishes for continued success in Elbert, Luis Ameghino Escobar and Carlos their important mission. Alberto Gonzalez ordered the continuation of HON. GARY G. MILLER f an investigation which has long exceeded its OF CALIFORNIA THE TERRORIST ELIMINATION ACT statute of limitations. If we add to this the lack IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF 1999 of legal controls and malevolent obsession to Wednesday, April 14, 1999 persecute by the State Attorney's office the Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- HON. BOB BARR opening of a new case with the identical er, I rise today to honor seven young women charges which originated the BAYS case in OF GEORGIA in my district who have earned the Girl Scout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1993 the denial of the right to a fair trial for Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 the defendants, and the continuance of the ing. processes already declared null, the picture The Gold Award requires the greatest Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise becomes very alarming. achievement in career exploration, service to today to introduce the Terrorist Elimination Act We have shown our concern and wish to other people, and acquisition of skills. This of 1999 that would end a decades old ban on help strengthen Argentina's democracy, but award is a strong reflection of these young- U.S. government involvement in killing foreign we seem to be ignored by the country's au- sters' ability to set goals, to put value into ac- military and terrorist leaders. thorities. For me this is yet another opportunity tion, to plan, and to relate to the needs of the The ban has been in place since the late to depict a number of disturbing instances community. 1970s by Executive Orders, and the legislation where injustice has been done; where the I wish to recognize Gina Casanova of Troop I am introducing, would nullify the provisions courts have served as a persecutor of the 439 in Brea, CA. of several Executive Orders that created the human spirit, rather than its defendant. Let our Mr. Speaker, I also wish to congratulate and ban. citizens be aware of this situation, let us take thank Karin Carlson, Director of Program In several recent cases, the United States care of our interestsÐboth in the economic Services for the Girl Scout Council of Orange has committed extensive force to operations and the humanitarian fieldÐand let's hope that County for notifying me of their achievements. designed to remove a handful of elite political this can break the silence that rests over this On behalf of the people of the 41st Congres- rulers, or military or terrorist leaders. This was serious matter of a group of philosophers that sional District of California, let me say that we our basic military goal in strikes directed at have the admirable strength to keep on wish- are all proud of you. Libya, Iraq, and other sites in the Middle East ing to live in a democracy, like we do. f and North Africa in recent years. It also ap- f pears to be the motivation behind American SETON HALL VOLUNTEERS— involvement against Slodoban Milosevic's IN HONOR OF MADELINE CAIN, MAKING A DIFFERENCE forces in the former Yugoslavia. MAYOR, CITY OF LAKEWOOD It is dishonest, costly and dangerous to use HON. DONALD M. PAYNE massive military force to remove those leaders HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF NEW JERSEY who threaten American lives, commit terrorist OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acts or war crimes, or who destabilize regions of the world. Our federal government should IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Wednesday, April 14, 1999 never put the lives of our troops at risk when Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, as National Vol- there is an alternative method of accom- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to unteer Week approaches, it is with great pride plishing the same goals. honor the achievements and contributions of that I rise to commend a dedicated group of Terrorists leaders or war criminals should Madeline Cain, Mayor of the City of Lake- individuals from my alma mater, Seton Hall rarely be directly targeted, and any such steps wood, Ohio. University, who are making a real difference in should only be considered after very careful As the first woman mayor of Lakewood, lives every dayÐon campus, in their local and comprehensive consideration involving Cain has focused her efforts on developing an community, and internationally. Known as the our military, intelligence, and policy leaders. effective economic development strategy, con- Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE), this vol- However, when a foreign dictator or terrorist trolling costs, preserving high quality and safe- unteer service component of Campus Ministry leader threatens the lives of Americans, I be- ty services and protecting the residential char- is actively engaged in the promotion of social lieve it is entirely appropriate for us to remove acter of the community. Cain initiated the justice. that threat by any means necessary, without ``Mayor's Night Out'' program to bring govern- DOVE volunteers work to ensure that grad- arbitrarily limiting our options. ment and community members together. This uates of Seton Hall, in addition to being well- Mr. Speaker I wrote to President Bill Clinton program includes a door to door visit by the educated academically, also develop a keen with regard to this issue on August 24, 1998. Mayor and an informal gathering of neighbors awareness of social problems and a compas- Below is a copy of the letter I sent to the and city officials at the home of a host resi- sionate approach to resolving them. President: dent. Other achievements include the creation Putting their faith into action, members of August 24, 1998. of the Economic Development Fund to encour- DOVE, which include Seton Hall graduates, In re assassination ban. age private investment in the community, pro- undergraduates, staff and faculty, number Hon. WILLIAM J. CLINTON, tect and create jobs, and prevent the deterio- 2,000 strong and contribute an average of President of the United States, The White ration of commercial and industrial areas. 10,000 hours of service each academic year. House, Washington, DC. Cain also served as a member of the Ohio DOVE is involved in a wide range of volun- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: Ever since the Ford House of Representatives, where she au- teer activities, including Adopt a Grandparent Administration, the Executive branch has CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E655 operated under a wide-ranging and ambig- I recall at an early age being told proudly tive James A. O’Brien, Sr., then of Second uous ban on ‘‘assassination.’’ Most recently, by relatives and older neighbors that a cer- Street. the ban was reiterated in Executive Order tain person who became a priest, or a judge, Corky Row meant the Davenports School- 12333, which states that, ‘‘[n]o person em- or a doctor, or other prominent member of yard, now the Griffin Playground, with its ployed or acting on behalf of the United the community once lived in this tenement superb softball league and teams from every States government shall engage in, or con- (they were never called apartments) on corner of the neighborhood—Corky Rows, spire to engage in, assassination.’’ Branch Street or was born in that house on Davenports, Mitchells, Hodnetts, Levin’s As you know, the debate about what does Third Street. Most of these successful men pets, Trojans, etc. Nightly, young and old and does not constitute ‘‘assassination’’ re- and women were reared in large families by would gather in and around the school yard mains unsettled. However, the practical re- hard-working parents, living side-by-side to watch such great players as ‘‘Red’’ sult of this ban is that United States forces with others of the same cultural background McGuinness, George Newberry, Johnny are allowed to bomb military targets, hoping without the social problems prevalent today. Cabral, Mark Bell and Tom Harrington, to to kill terrorist leaders collaterally, but are Corky Row meant to me St. Mary’s Cathe- name but a few. prevented from designing surgical strikes for dral, the veritable soul of the neighborhood! It meant the proximity to South Park and that purpose or working with others to do so. Most of the boys and girls received their the old Grid League on Sunday afternoons, I urge you to consider lifting this ban and early training in the parish school where the where the two keenest rivals were the designing a new system so that the threat values inculcated in the home were rein- Royals of Mark Sullivan from the corner of posed by individuals proven to be directly re- forced and codified by the Sisters of Mercy. Fifth and Branch and the Corky Rows of Joe sponsible for the deaths of American citi- I recall the streams of men, women and chil- DePaola from Third and Branch to blocks zens—such as Osama bin Laden or Saddam dren, who literally poured out of their yards away. Hussein—can be eliminated in cases where it on Sunday mornings to fill the church at the It meant playing touch football on the cin- der-like surface of the Davenport School is simply impossible to capture them by or- hourly Masses as the bells from the lofty yard where two complete passes in a row dinary means. I firmly believe such a system tower sent forth their familiar sounds up and made a first down and where players like should be put into place, and that it should down the street. Henry Paul and George Bolger made it aw- also include strong and effective safeguards It meant going to South Park to aspire for fully difficult to complete one. Or, it meant against abuse, such as a requirement for lim- the parish baseball team in the then flour- playing the game on Branch Street when ited consultation with Congress. ishing and highly competitive Catholic Taking action against a foreign leader pos- League. The team was then under the dedi- there were only two players around, with the ing a direct threat to our armed forces or ci- cated tutelage of the young Reverend curbs forming the sidelines and the Fourth vilian citizens is a power you already possess Francis McCarthy and was made up of such and Fifth Street intersections being the end under the Constitution as commander-in- talented players as Billy Sullivan, Eddie Cal- zones. It meant playing marbles, ‘‘pickers,’’ we chief. Arbitrarily, and somewhat disingen- lahan and Jimmy Padden. called them, with Eddie Myles under the uously purporting to deny a President such a Or it meant practicing basketball with a street pickers—most of them formerly mine. peach basket nailed to my Uncle Jerry’s power by Executive Order reduces credibility It meant all the kids in the neighborhood barn on Fourth Street with fellows like Ted and hampers your role as commander-in- sliding down Third Street in the winter when Devitt, because someday you might be asked chief. sometimes you could make it from Lyon to to play for St. Mary’s under the hart twins As the threat posed to American citizens Rodman Street if the surface was good and just as Ray Greeley and Tommy Sullivan by terrorist organizations continues to grow, icy. Of course, you had to get out of the way were then doing. it is important we use every tool at hand to of the ‘‘bulltops’’ steered by one of the big It meant spending endless hours on Satur- block those who would destroy our lives and guys seated bravely on the front with an ice day afternoon playing ‘‘peggy ball,’’ truly a property from doing so. While final removal skate for a rudder. of terrorist leaders is a draconian measure Depression game, which required the lusty I could go on and on with similar recollec- that should be used only sparingly, there swing to try to drive it over the north fence tions of the joys of growing up in Corky Row. are, unfortunately, cases where it is clearly of the Davenport School yard. I often ask myself what made it such a It also meant belonging to a ‘‘gang,’’ being warranted. I believe we should fashion a happy place? The answer has to be—the peo- accepted by ‘‘the guys’’ such as Mike Kearns mechanism for making such action possible, ple. and would welcome the opportunity to work and Jeff O’Brien. This meant being allowed There was, in a word, a neighborhood spirit with you in that endeavor. to ‘‘hang around’’ the corner with them, not evidenced by pride in the achievement of With kind regards, I am, to molest or harass others, but just to be to- friends and concern for their adversity and Very truly yours, gether to enjoy the banter and the camara- sorrow. Remember the wakes and funerals? BOB BARR, derie which such gatherings provided. But they are a story in themselves. Member of Congress. I recall that a certain unwritten code of The women standing at the gates talking conduct prevailed among the gang and you At this time the Administration has not re- or going to St. Mary’s on ‘‘rosary nights’’ were accepted if you complied. greeted you by your first name. The older voked these Executive Orders. So in turn I am Corky Row meant for me personally a very introducing this legislation. men, many of who belonged to the Corky special place with a peculiarly warm neigh- Row Club, were always ready to encourage Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me borhood feeling. The house where I lived at you in your athletic or scholastic pursuits. in supporting the Terrorist Elimination Act of the southeast corner of Fourth and Branch It was, in a way, like belonging to a very 1999. streets was in a yard with two others—10 large family. f tenements in all. The door to each was as When you returned from the show at the open to me as my own—baked beans from Capitol or Plaza Theaters, or from a walk A TRIBUTE TO CORKY ROW Maggie Sullivan every Saturday, homemade ‘‘down street,’’ as we always called Main rolls from Julia Devitte, rich fudge from Es- Street, and when you turned the corner of HON. BARNEY FRANK ther Harrington. Fourth and Morgan streets and saw the I visited one of these tenements daily as a closely packed houses, and as you hurried to OF MASSACHUSETTS boy because they always had the Boston Post get to the game whatever it might be, then IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which I would read, spread out on the kitch- going on in the school yard, there was a feel- en floor in front of the Glenwood coal Wednesday, April 14, 1999 ing of being home and with your own—you range—the front room was always closed off, were back it Corky Row. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, of course, in the winter. I recently received a letter from Mae Greeley And on the first floor of our house at 486 f of Fall River, Massachusetts, enclosing an ar- Fourth St. lived my Uncle Jerry and Aunt Be, who were like second parents to me. TRIBUTE TO TOM MORELLI ticle that had been written by James Holland, Jerry was a familiar figure in Corky Row as a former resident of the city. Mr. Holland's arti- he drove or rode his spirited horse through HON. SCOTT McINNIS cle is a warm reminiscence of what life was this high-density neighborhood. OF COLORADO like in that neighborhood decades ago, and It meant a place of family stability. Sel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presents an excellent picture of American dom, if ever, did I hear of a divorce or sepa- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 urban history. I agree with Mrs. Greeley that it ration in those days. The same families, it is the kind of reminiscence that ought to be seemed, occupied the same tenements for- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to shared so that people get an understanding of ever. Even today as I ride through Fourth take a moment to recognize one of Colorado's and Fifth streets, I can recall the names of exceptional volunteer fire fighters, Tom Morelli. the positive aspects of our urban history, and the families who lived in certain tenements I ask that the article be printed here. so many years ago. In doing so, I would like to pay tribute to a First of all, it was a place with a rich eth- These lessons were translated into polit- man who has shown, time and again, that it nic heritage—the first American home of ical action in the form of youthful parades pays to give a little back to the community. many immigrants from that part of Ireland through the streets of the neighborhood in Tom Morelli is a resident of Colorado who from which the name Corky Row derives. behalf of Jeff O’Brien’s father—Representa- has made a large impact on his community E656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 through his generous contributions. Aside from August 1988, when Huntington became, for a She has been a volunteer for Dan Quayle being a model citizen, Mr. Morelli contributes day or two, the center of the political uni- since his earliest House campaigns and she his time as a volunteer firefighter in Glenwood verse. passed her trial by fire when she helped put When George Bush surprised nearly every- together the 1988 Bush-Quayle rally on three Springs. Tom Morelli responded to 447 calls in one by naming Dan Quayle his running mate days’ notice. 1998. In recognition of his many years of dedi- on the Republican ticket, editors, producers Quayle knows Hiner and the Huntington cated public-service, he has recently been and reporters everywhere scrambled to find County people she has enlisted to help. He awarded the ``1998 Adult Humanitarian Volun- Huntington on their Indiana maps. There trust them to play a pivotal role in a water- teer of the Year Award'' in Garfield County. they hoped to find people who could help shed event in his political career. Quayle’s This award given to special volunteers, who them unravel the mystery of just who this friendships, as well as his roots, run deep give their time and energy to the community. Quayle fellow was. here. It is said by those who are privileged to What the reporters discovered when they It’s impossible to know where Dan got here was that Dan Quayle was anything know him, that Tom Morelli is a quiet and Quayle’s personal journey will take him in but a mystery to the people of Huntington. the months and year to come. modest man who would rather be fighting fires His family had lived here for years. He’d In political terms he’s still a young man, than accepting awards. In my view, this makes graduated from high school here, spent a few likely to be a force in the Republican Party him all the more deserving of this awardÐhe summers at home during college, then for many years to come. His path might not has truly earned it. moved back to Huntington with his wife, often lead him back to Huntington, but when Individuals such as Tom Morelli, who volun- Marilyn, after law school. He went to work he does return he’ll be welcomed with kind teer their time to a good cause, are a rare at his family’s newspaper—where I am em- words and understanding hearts. breed. Fellow citizens have gained immensely ployed—and he and Marilyn even hung out a You shouldn’t expect anything less when Quayle & Quayle law shingle on the second you come home. by knowing Tom Morelli, and for that we owe floor of the newspaper building. They bought f him a debt of gratitude. a house, settled in and began a family. They f made friends they’re still on a first-name INTRODUCTION OF THE JAMES basis with. Small-town life agreed with GUELFF BODY ARMOR ACT OF DAN QUAYLE: A HOOSIER them. CANDIDATE As did big-time politics. 1999 AND THE BODY ARMOR RE- The Quayles moved from Huntington not STRICTION ACT OF 1999 long after Dan Quayle took his oath as a HON. MARK E. SOUDER member of the House of Representatives in OF INDIANA 1977. The Quayles have not spent more than HON. BART STUPAK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a few days at a time in Huntington since OF MICHIGAN Wednesday, April 14, 1999 then. Dan Quayle last voted at his Hun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tington Precinct 1A polling place in 1992. He Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, today is a has returned a few times since for cere- proud day for Northeast Indiana. One of our monies and fund-raisers. Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to own, former Vice President Dan Quayle came It is significant that Dan Quayle, who lives introduce two bills to take body armor out of home to Huntington to announce his campaign in Phoenix after calling Indianapolis home, the hands of criminals and give law enforce- for President of the United States. chooses to return to Huntington for Wednes- ment greater access to body armor. day’s announcement. There’s no strategic In Huntington, we are proud of the Dan My first bill is entitled the James Guelff Quayle Museum, the only museum in the reason to do so. He does not need to work against a rural Midwest backdrop; he’ll be Body Armor Act of 1999, and is named for United States devoted to Vice Presidents. In spending much of the coming year in towns San Francisco Police Officer James Guelff, Indiana, we have had many Vice PresidentsÐ smaller than Huntington as he stumps who was killed in 1994 by a gunman wearing in addition to Dan Quayle, Thomas Marshall, through Iowa. He does not need to curry a bulletproof vest and a Kevlar helmet. More Thomas Hendricks, Charles Fairbanks, and votes; Huntington County and all of Indiana than one hundred officers of the San Fran- Schuyler Colfax are Hoosier Vice Presidents. have been kind to him that way over the cisco Police Department were called to the While William Henry Harrison, who was a years, and the Republican nomination should residential area where the gunman fired in ex- Territorial Governor based in Vincennes be- be decided by the time the Indiana primary rolls around in May 2000. cess of 200 rounds of ammunition. Several of- fore Indiana was a state; and his cousin Ben- Dan Quayle is coming back to Huntington ficers actually ran out of ammunition in their jamin Harrison, who lived in Indianapolis at the because his successful journeys always seem attempt to stop the heavily-protected gunman. time of his election. And there's Abraham Lin- to start from here. In 1976, as a political un- This bill criminalizes the use of body armor coln. We Hoosiers say that Indiana made Lin- known, he launched his first campaign for in conjunction with another crime, prohibits the coln and then Lincoln made Illinois. Congress from the Huntington College stu- purchase or possession of body armor by vio- But Dan Quayle will be our first really Hoo- dent union. He returned there in 1980 to an- lent felons, and enables Federal agencies to sier President. And I'm proud he's from my nounce his ambitions for the Senate. He and donate surplus body armor to local law en- George Bush began their quest for the White district, and I'm honored to hold the same con- forcement officers. This bill will begin to ad- gressional seat he did. House in 1988 from the south steps of the Huntington County Courthouse. dress the imbalance between the numbers of My friend Mike Perkins wrote the following Dan Quayle was not supposed to have a criminals who posses body armor and law en- article in the Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette that prayer against the popular J. Edward Roush forcement officers, who do not posses body summarizes our feelings. in 1976. But he won. Birch Bayh was thought armor. Today, nearly 25% of all local law en- [From the Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette, April to be all but unbeatable when the 1980 cam- forcement officers are not issued body armor. 11, 1999] paign began. Quayle beat him. George Bush The FBI, DEA, ATF, INS, and U.S. Marshals had to overcome Michael Dukakis’ early lead WHY QUAYLE ALWAYS RETURNS while Dan Quayle stood up under a withering are just a few of the federal agencies that (By Mike Perkins) media barrage in the fateful first weeks of have surplus body armor and would be able to A few minutes after noon Wednesday, Dan the 1988 campaign. And they won. donate it to local jurisdictions. Quayle will step to the microphone in a Quayle is not the early favorite for the Re- My second bill, titled the Body Armor Re- packed gymnasium at Huntington North publican nomination in 2000. Sound familiar? striction Act of 1999, prohibits the mail order High School and make history by announc- Dan Quayle knows he can expect a warm sale of body armor. I introduced this bill in the ing he is a candidate for president of the reception from the people in his hometown. 104th and 105th Congresses and hope we United States. Community pride in having sent a congress- It will be a big story on a national basis man, senator, then vice president into the can pass it this year to keep body armor out and a very big story for the small town of political arena transcends party affiliation of the hands of criminals. I have heard from Huntington, the place Dan Quayle still con- for most people in Huntington County. Even law enforcement officers all across America siders his hometown. those who disagree with Dan Quayle’s poli- about the increasing occurrences of drug deal- As it first did in the summer of 1988, the tics can admire the man behind the issues ers and other suspects possessing body national media spotlight will again fall on and the way he reflects their values and armor. Criminal elements are being trans- the community. It will focus on the place, their beliefs. formed into unstoppable ``terminators'' with vir- In large part Wednesday’s rally will be a the people and the attitudes that helped tually no fear of police and other crime fight- shape Dan Quayle. That’s one of the reasons local production. Hundreds of volunteers he’s coming back here on such an important have been mobilized. Work has been under ers. These heavily-protected criminals are ca- day in his life. way for weeks. The person at the eye of the pable of unleashing total devastation on civil- While we’ve hardly used to such attention, organizational hurricane is Marj Hiner, co- ians and police officers alike, and the increas- it can’t be quite as bewildering as it was in owner of a Huntington trucking company. ing availability of body armor in the wrong CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E657 hands forecasts a future of greater danger to worked as an Administrative Law Judge with AN APPROPRIATE CLARIFICATION America, greater danger to the American peo- the National Labor Relations Board until his ple and growing threats to our institutions. retirement in 1982. They are both active in HON. NORMAN D. DICKS As a former law enforcement officer, I know their church and community, with Mr. Jalette OF WASHINGTON all too well the challenges confronting those serving on the board of Mother of God Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who serve to protect public safety and fight munity in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Mrs. Jalette Wednesday, April 14, 1999 crime. We have all seen vivid television foot- has always been, and still is a full-time mother age of ``shoot outs'' between criminals and law for all of her children, grandchildren, and great Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, in December, a enforcement. For example, just two years ago, grandchildren. group of Microsoft's competitors and their con- a botched bank robbery in California was cap- Henry and Rita have six caring children: sultants convened a briefing for congressional tured and displayed on national television. Joan Pritchard, Claire Dant, Michael Jalette, staff here on Capitol Hill. I was alarmed to This gun battle highlighted how body armor Henry Jalette, Joyce Shotts and Connie Kirby. learn recently that they used the occasion to gives criminals an unfair advantage during gun They also have 14 grandchildren, and two allege that Microsoft's software posed a na- fights with police. Eleven police officers and great grandchildren. tional security risk, and I want to take this op- six civilians were injured in that 20 minute I wish to extend my sincerest congratula- portunity to set the record straight. At this time gunfight with the Los Angeles Police Depart- tions to Henry and Rita and to read a mes- when the Justice Department is pursuing ment. Thousands of rounds were fired by the sage from their children: ``We are extremely Microsoft in federal court over alleged anti- two criminals, both of whom were wearing full proud of this milestone in our parent's lives. trust violations, there has been a lot of misin- protective body armor. Witnesses from the We want to take this time to honor them and formation promulgated by the company's com- petitors, and I believe it is appropriate to pro- crime scene reported that the bullets fired thank them for being role models of real love vide a clarification. from the police officers 9mm guns ``bounced and for always being there for us. Thanks Mom and Dad!'' In this instance, reference was made to an off'' the bank robbers, and mushroomed as incident on the Navy's Aegis cruiser, U.S.S. f they fell to the ground. Yorktown, in which the vessel's computers I urge my colleagues to support and co- TRIBUTE TO MINNESOTA STU- crashed, leaving the ship dead in the water. sponsor both the James Guelff Body Armor DENTS FOR OPERATION DAY’S The allegation was made during this congres- Act of 1999 and the Body Armor Restriction WORK sional briefing that the computers' operating Act of 1999. They both take another step to- system, Microsoft Windows NT, was the cause ward making our streets safer for America and HON. JIM RAMSTAD of the outage. for our law enforcement community. Let's This allegation was false, and the Navy had quickly pass these bills and prevent these OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conceded publicly at least one month before kinds of gunfights form happening in the fu- this briefing that human error, not Windows Wednesday, April 14, 1999 ture. NT, caused the failure. f Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, while I am concerned that this TRIBUTE TO LIZETTE BROWN bring attention to an important program called incident happened at all, I commend the Navy Operation Day's Work and to the hard work of for quickly pinpointing the problem, accepting HON. GARY G. MILLER members of a ninth grade class at St. Louis responsibility, and taking action to prevent a Park High School in Minnesota who are imple- recurrence. What concerns me more at this OF CALIFORNIA menting this excellent program in our country point are the specious, deceptive and irre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to help those less fortunate than themselves. sponsible accusations which Microsoft's com- Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Operation Day's Work is a youth-operated petitors are clearly willing to make to congres- Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- fund-raising program started in Norway 35 sional staff and the public. er, I rise today to honor seven young women years ago. Last year alone, the hard work of Lately, Mr. Speaker, Members of Congress in my district who have earned the Girl Scout student in Norway generated $3,000,000 in have seen media reports about accusations Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout- grants for those in need. against Microsoft and proposals to break up ing. I'm pleased that this fantastic program has the company or force it to relinquish its intel- The Gold Award requires the greatest moved across the ocean to the U.S. to eight lectual property. Much of this attention has achievement in career exploration, service to enlightened high schools, including St. Louis been generated or fueled by this same group other people, and acquisition of skills. This Park High School in Minnesota. of the company's competitors. At this point I award is a strong reflection of these young- These motivated ninth graders have com- would like to urge my colleagues and their sters' ability to set goals, to put value into ac- mitted the time and energy to start and orga- staffs to be careful, to listen to such discus- tion, to plan, and to relate to the needs of the nize this program. They have decided to vol- sions with a skeptical ear, and to seek out community. unteer a full day to work at area businesses, both sides when such allegations are made. I wish to recognize Lizette Brown of Troop doing odd jobs and other work. In exchange, And for the RECORD, Mr. Speaker, I would 286 in Placentia, CA. their employers will donate the wages earned like to insert a copy of an article from the Mr. Speaker, I also wish to congratulate and by these students to an important livestock trade publication, Government Computer thank Karin Carlson, Director of Program training and responsibility plan for Haitian News, published November 9, 1998Ðmore Services for the Girl Scout Council of Orange youths. The Haitian families will receive dairy than a month before the congressional staff County for notifying me of their achievements. products and eventually return one offspring of briefing was held. The story details the Navy's On behalf of the people of the 41st Congres- the goat to the program, which will then be investigation and the full story behind the sional District of California, let me say that we awarded to another youth. human error that caused the U.S.S. York- are all proud of you. Mr. Speaker, I was fortunate to meet with town's computer problem. four students who are working on the program f NAVY: CALIBRATION FLAW CRASHED during the recent district work period. Their YORKTOWN LAN TRIBUTE TO HENRY AND RITA motivation, commitment and generosity of spir- (By Gregory Slabodkin, GCN Staff) JALETTE it were truly impressive. Pascagoula, Miss.—Human error, not Charles Warthington, Zvi Geffen, Ashley Er- Microsoft Windows NT, was the cause of a HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA icson, Elizabeth Stapleton and their class- LAN failure aboard the Aegis cruiser USS OF MARYLAND mates deserve to be honored here on the Yorktown that left the Smart Ship dead in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House floor for their vigorous efforts on behalf the water for nearly three hours last fall of those who are less fortunate through Oper- during maneuvers near Cape Charles, Va., Wednesday, April 14, 1999 ation Day's Work. Navy officials said. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, Henry and I also want to pay tribute to Kristin King The Yorktown last September suffered an Rita Jalette will celebrate their 50th wedding Stapleton, a good friend of mine who's also a engineering LAN casualty when a petty offi- cer calibrating a fuel valve entered a zero anniversary on June 11, 1999. They were newspaper columnist and highly respected ad- into a shipboard database, officials said. The married in Woonsocket, Rhode Island at St. vocate for people in need, for her role as par- resulting database overload caused the ship’s Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. ent advisor. LAN, including 27 dual 200–MHz Pentium Pro Mr. and Mrs. Jalette are long-time residents I hope all Americans will support the impor- miniature remote terminal units, to crash, of Montgomery County, Maryland. Mr. Jalette tant efforts of Operation Day's Work. they said. E658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 The petty officer, who has since left the quickly,’’ Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip ease of integration, said Lt. Danny Bethel, Navy, fed the bad data into the Remote Data Cramer said. ‘‘All we have to do is change Yorktown’s electronics material officer. NT Base Manager, a Standard Monitoring Con- the zero to any number, and everything runs the Yorktown’s integrated bridge, engi- trol System application. SMCS, developed by comes right back up.’’ neering, condition assessment and damage Canadian Aviation Electronics Inc. of To- The Yorktown was not towed into port as control systems. ronto, allows sailors to monitor the ship’s a result of this incident, Sweigard said. The The Yorktown uses dual 200-MIIz Pentium engineering and propulsion plant for poten- ship restored the LAN in about two hours as Pro systems from Intergraph Corp. of Hunts- tial casualties. it made its way to the Naval base at Norfolk, ville, Ala., to run NT over a fiber-optic, The system provides troubleshooting data VA., under its own power, he said. asynchronous transfer mode LAN. Shipboard and normally indicates whether a valve is ‘‘It’s not something that we desire, but users can access computers from 15 locations open or closed without requiring calibration. ships do go dead in the water,’’ Sweigard so that the Yorktown can be driven from vir- But something went wrong. said. ‘‘People sometimes make mistakes and tually anywhere on the ship. ‘‘There was a problem in that this one systems break. The trick is we have trained The Navy has reduced the Yorktown’s crew valve was closed, but SMCS wasn’t indi- our crew to react to those situations.’’ from about 350 sailors to 307 personnel by cating it as such,’’ said Cmdr. Eric Sweigard, The Office of the Navy’s Chief Information adopting new policies and procedures, as well the Yorktown’s commanding officer. ‘‘So Officer is conducting a detailed inquiry of as through the use of commercial products, this petty officer stared playing with the the Yorktown incident, Navy officials said. A Sweigard said. data. report from the Navy CIO is expected later The Navy’s Western Hemisphere Group will ‘‘This was the only time it occurred, and this month, officials said. since then there have been some changes begin installing Smart Ship technologies made to prevent it from happening again,’’ POINT OF NO RETURN aboard the USS Ticonderoga and USS Thom- he said. Regardless of who or what was at fault for as S. Gates early next year, said Lt. Danny SMCS managers are now aware of the prob- the Yorktown LAN failure, the stakes for Hernandez, public affairs officer for the lem of entering zero into database fields and the Navy are high. The service plans to in- group in Mayport, Fla. are trained to bypass a bad data field and stall Smart Ship technology on all its cruis- Smart Ship was the brainchild of Adm. change the value if such a problem were to ers. Jeremy Boorda, the late chief of Naval oper- occurs again, Sweigard said. The Navy selected NT 4.0 as the standard ations who wanted to save money by reduc- ‘‘Now that we know what can happen, operating system aboard the Yorktown for ing personnel aboard Navy ships while main- we’ve realized how to bring the system back its reliability, functionality, low cost and taining safety. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E659 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Judiciary Judiciary Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold hearings on S.J. Res. 14, pro- Constitution, Federalism, and Property agreed to by the Senate on February 4, posing an amendment to the Constitu- Rights Subcommittee 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- tion of the United States authorizing Business meeting to consider S.J. Res. tem for a computerized schedule of all Congress to prohibit the physical dese- 14, proposing an amendment to the cration of the flag of the United States. meetings and hearings of Senate com- Constitution of the United States au- SD–226 thorizing Congress to prohibit the mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- 10:30 a.m. physical desecration of the flag of the tees, and committees of conference. Governmental Affairs United States. This title requires all such committees To hold hearings on the nominations of SD–226 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Eric T. Washington, to be an Associate 2 p.m. Digest—designated by the Rules com- Judge of the District of Columbia Energy and Natural Resources Court of Appeals; Stephen H. Glick- Forests and Public Land Management Sub- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose man, to be an Associate Judge of the of the meetings, when scheduled, and committee District of Columbia Court of Appeals; To hold oversight hearings to review the any cancellations or changes in the and Hiram E. Puig-Lugo, to be an Asso- Memorandum of Understanding signed meetings as they occur. ciate Judge of the Superior Court of by multiple agencies regarding the the District of Columbia. Lewis and Clark bicentennial celebra- As an additional procedure along SD–342 with the computerization of this infor- tion. 2 p.m. SD–366 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Judiciary United States Senate Caucus on Inter- Digest will prepare this information for Youth Violence Subcommittee national Narcotics Control printing in the Extensions of Remarks Technology, Terrorism, and Government To hold hearings on the threat of corrup- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Information Subcommittee tion to United States Law Enforcement on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold joint hearings on domestic pre- along the Southwest border. paredness in the next generation. week. SH–216 SD–226 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Foreign Relations Science, Technology, and Space Sub- April 15, 1999 may be found in the Daily To hold hearings to examine NATO’s 50th committee anniversary summit. Digest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings on proposed legislation SD–562 authorizing funds for fiscal year 2000 2:30 p.m. for Technology Administration, De- Armed Services MEETINGS SCHEDULED partment of Commerce. Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- SR–253 committee APRIL 20 To hold hearings on proposed legislation APRIL 22 9:30 a.m. authorizing funds for fiscal year 2000 Energy and Natural Resources for the Department of Defense, focus- 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on S. 25, to provide ing on the science and technology pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Coastal Impact Assistance to State and gram and the Future Years Defense To hold hearings to examine boxing in- local governments, to amend the Outer Program. dustry regulations. Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend- SR–222 SR–253 ments of 1978, the Land and Water Con- 10 a.m. servation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban APRIL 21 Governmental Affairs Park and Recreation Recovery Act, 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on S. 59, to provide Gov- and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- Indian Affairs ernment-wide accounting of regulatory toration Act (commonly referred to as To hold hearings on S. 401, to provide for costs and benefits, and other regu- the Pittman-Robertson Act) to estab- business development and trade pro- latory reform legislation. lish a fund to meet the outdoor con- motion for native Americans, and for SD–342 servation and recreation needs of the other purposes. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs American people; S. 446, to provide for SR–485 International Trade and Finance Sub- the permanent protection of the re- Energy and Natural Resources committee sources of the United States in the Business meeting to consider pending Economic Policy Subcommittee year 2000 and beyond; and S. 532, to pro- calendar business. To hold joint hearings on issues relating vide increased funding for the Land and SD–366 to the official dollarization in emerg- Water Conservation Fund and Urban Commerce, Science, and Transportation ing-market countries. Parks and Recreation Recovery Pro- To hold hearings on issues relating to SD–538 grams, to resume the funding of the telecommunications and internet ac- 2 p.m. State grants program of the Land and cess. Energy and Natural Resources Water Conservation Fund, and to pro- SR–253 National Parks, Historic Preservation, and vide for the acquisition and develop- Armed Services Recreation Subcommittee ment of conservation and recreation fa- Readiness and Management Support Sub- To hold hearings on S. 441, to amend the cilities and programs in urban areas. committee National Trails System Act to des- SD–366 To hold hearings on the readiness of the ignate the route of the War of 1812 Brit- Indian Affairs United States Navy and Marines oper- ish invasion of Maryland and Wash- To hold oversight hearings on the imple- ating forces. ington, District of Columbia, and the mentation of the Native American SR–222 route of the American defense, for Graves Protection and Repatration 10 a.m. study for potential addition to the na- Act. Governmental Affairs tional trails system; S. 548, to establish SR–485 To hold hearings on S. 746, to provide for the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Environment and Public Works analysis of major rules, to promote the Fort Miamis National Historical Site To hold hearings on the nomination of public’s right to know the costs and in the State of Ohio; S. 581, to protect George T. Frampton, Jr., of the Dis- benefits of major rules, and to increase the Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields trict of Columbia, to be a Member of the accountability of quality of Gov- in Pennsylvania, to authorize a Valley the Council on Environmental Quality. ernment. Forge Museum of the American Revo- SD–406 SD–342 lution at Valley Forge National Histor- Foreign Relations Foreign Relations ical Park; and S. 700, to amend the Na- To hold hearings to examine the current Business meeting to markup proposed tional Trails System Act to designate and growing missile threats to the legilation for fiscal year 2000–2001 for the Ala Kahakai Trail as a National United States. foreign assistance programs. Historic Trail. SD–562 SD–562 SD–366 E660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 14, 1999 APRIL 27 APRIL 29 Indian Affairs 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. To hold oversight hearings on Census Energy and Natural Resources Appropriations 2000, implementation in Indian Coun- To resume hearings on S. 25, to provide Interior Subcommittee try. Coastal Impact Assistance to State and Energy and Natural Resources SR–485 local governments, to amend the Outer National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend- Recreation Subcommittee MAY 5 ments of 1978, the Land and Water Con- To hold joint oversight hearings to re- 9:30 a.m. servation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban view the report of the Government Ac- Indian Affairs Park and Recreation Recovery Act, counting Office on the Everglades Na- To hold oversight hearings on Tribal Pri- and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- tional Park Restoration Project. ority Allocations and Contract Support toration Act (commonly referred to as SD–366 Costs Report. the Pittman-Robertson Act) to estab- Environment and Public Works SR–485 lish a fund to meet the outdoor con- Transportation and Infrastructure Sub- committee servation and recreation needs of the MAY 6 American people; S. 446, to provide for To hold hearings on project delivery and streamlining of the Transportation Eq- 9:30 a.m. the permanent protection of the re- Energy and Natural Resources sources of the United States in the uity Act for the 21st Century. SD–406 To hold hearings to examine the results year 2000 and beyond; and S. 532, to pro- of the December 1998 plebiscite on vide increased funding for the Land and MAY 4 Puerto Rico. Water Conservation Fund and Urban SH–216 Parks and Recreation Recovery Pro- 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources grams, to resume the funding of the MAY 12 State grants program of the Land and To resume hearings on S. 25, to provide Water Conservation Fund, and to pro- Coastal Impact Assistance to State and 9:30 a.m. vide for the acquisition and develop- local governments, to amend the Outer Indian Affairs ment of conservation and recreation fa- Continental Shelf Lands Act Amend- To hold oversight hearings on HUB zones cilities and programs in urban areas. ments of 1978, the Land and Water Con- implementation. SD–366 servation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban SR–485 Park and Recreation Recovery Act, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- APRIL 28 MAY 19 toration Act (commonly referred to as 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. the Pittman-Robertson Act) to estab- Indian Affairs Indian Affairs lish a fund to meet the outdoor con- To hold oversight hearings on Bureau of To hold hearings on S. 614, to provide for servation and recreation needs of the regulatory reform in order to encour- Indian Affairs capacity and mission. American people; S. 446, to provide for age investment, business, and eco- SR–485 the permanent protection of the re- nomic development with respect to ac- 2 p.m. sources of the United States in the tivities conducted on Indian lands. Energy and Natural Resources year 2000 and beyond; and S. 532, to pro- SR–485 Forests and Public Land Management Sub- vide increased funding for the Land and committee Water Conservation Fund and Urban To hold hearings on S. 415, to protect the Parks and Recreation Recovery Pro- SEPTEMBER 28 permanent trust funds of the State of grams, to resume the funding of the 9:30 a.m. Arizona from erosion due to inflation State grants program of the Land and Veterans’ Affairs and modify the basis on which distribu- Water Conservation Fund, and to pro- To hold joint hearings with the House tions are made from those funds; and S. vide for the acquisition and develop- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to re- 607, reauthorize and amend the Na- ment of conservation and recreation fa- view the legislative recommendations tional Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. cilities and programs in urban areas. of the American Legion. SD–366 SD–366 345 Cannon Building