25302 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 13, 1999 with diagnostic screenings, nutrition informa- Journal he said, ‘‘We never really played down among program participants. Furthermore, tion, immunization and other services. to kids. We made what I call entertainment for youths whose mothers participated in the pro- Mr. Speaker, wish I could be in Milwaukee families. The kids got on board and the adults gram were 55% less likely to be arrested. today to shake Harry’s hand and thank him for came on board. We never really lost any of Mr. Chairman, as we debate juvenile crime, his gift of renewed hope. I wish I could join the them.’’ today, the Flinstones still rank as one our primary focus should be on child abuse. I excited people touring the new Center for the of the top-rated programs in syndication his- urge all of my colleagues to support these pro- first time. But I appreciate this opportunity to tory. visions that are put forth in the juvenile justice share their story with my colleague and to In addition to great talent, Mr. Barbera is bill. offer my most sincere appreciation to Harry blessed with a loving family. He and his wife, f Samson for this unparalleled devotion and Sheila, live in Studio City, CA, where Mr. generosity and my heartfelt congratulations to Barbera continues to serve as a creative con- CAPTAIN SANDRA REDDING Neighborhood House on the dedication of the sultant, most recently with the animated fea- MAKES HISTORY WITH CALI- Harry and Rose Sampson Family Resource ture film ‘‘Tom and Jerry—The Movie.’’ He is FORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL Center. also blessed with three children, Jayne, a pro- f duction executive; Neal, a writer/producer; and HON. JERRY LEWIS Lynn, married to a producer and a mother of OF CALIFORNIA A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF JOSEPH two. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BARBERA Mr. Speaker, I invite you and my colleagues Wednesday, October 13, 1999 to join with me in honoring Mr. Joseph HON. JAMES A. BARCIA Barbera, who has given many generations, Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I OF MICHIGAN both young and old alike, beloved characters would like today to call your attention to an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear unprecedented accomplishment by Capt. San- dra Redding, who on Nov. 1 will become the Wednesday, October 13, 1999 and Boo Boo. f first woman to serve as assistant chief of the Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to California Highway Patrol. pay tribute to Mr. Joseph Barbera, who, along CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND A graduate of San Gorgonio High School in with his partner Mr. William Hanna, created ENFORCEMENT ACT San Bernardino, Capt. Redding has risen some of the most beloved characters of the quickly through the ranks of the CHP to her twentieth century, including Scooby-Doo, Tom SPEECH OF present position as commander for the San and Jerry, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, The HON. JACK QUINN Bernardino area, where she has served since Flintstones, The Jetsons, Johnny Quest, OF NEW YORK 1996. Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGraw. Although she originally attended California IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For many generations of young viewers, these State College, San Bernardino, with the goal characters have served both as barometers of Tuesday, October 5, 1999 of becoming a teacher, Capt. Redding devel- American culture and as tools for shaping the The House in Committee of the Whole oped a love of law enforcement and joined the way these viewers relate to their family and House on the State of the Union had under San Bernardino Police Department in 1977. friends. And not just in this country—Hanna- consideration the bill (H.R. 764) to reduce the That same year, she was appointed to the Barbera shows have been seen in nearly 100 incidence of child abuse and neglect, and for CHP academy, and in 1978 joined that re- countries and translated into 22 languages. It other purposes: nowned law enforcement agency. is with great pleasure that I speak today about Mr. QUINN. Mr. Chairman, I want to com- Serving throughout Southern California, part of that duo, Mr. Barbera, who is being mend my fellow colleagues for their work in Capt. Redding was promoted sergeant in honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award passing H.R. 764, the Child Abuse Prevention 1983—the second woman to reach that posi- by the Italian American Cultural Society. Act. This bill is a step in the right direction to- tion in the CHP. She became the second Joseph Roland Barbera was born in New ward achieving our ultimate goal of eliminating woman promoted to lieutenant in 1987, and York City in 1911 to Vincente and Frances child abuse. was the third woman appointed as captain in Barbera. In the early 1930’s in New York City, Mr. Chairman, there are a few provisions 1996. he began his famous animation career as an currently being debated in the conference When she moves up to her new post as as- accountant, and fortunately for us, found that committee negotiations on H.R. 1501, the ju- sistant chief, Capt. Redding will move to CHP his more exceptional skills lay elsewhere. He venile justice bill, that will help prevent child headquarters in Sacramento to oversee pro- started supplementing his work by drawing abuse and neglect. The first provision is the grams in the Personnel and Training Division. cartoons for magazines, and soon had a job Parenting as Prevention Program. This pro- She will be joined there by her husband, as an animator. In 1937 his career took an- gram would provide parenting support and Jarrell, who is retiring after 27 years in the other turn, and Mr. Barbera joined MGM Stu- education centers to promote early brain de- CHP, and stepdaughters Jessica and Jac- dio’s cartoon unit, where he met Mr. Hanna velopment, child development and education. queline. But the Inland Empire will keep a and the two immediately produced one of their The second provision that deserves our claim on her through her proud parents, Jo- most famous creations. Their first collaboration complete support is the Juvenile Accountability seph and Betty Hayes, who live in Highland. was titled ‘‘Puss Gets the Boot,’’ which led to Incentive Block Grant, of which 25% is specifi- Mr. Speaker, we can all be proud of the ac- two of America’s most entertaining pals, Tom cally reserved for prevention activities. This complishments of this product of San and Jerry. The duo would eventually receive grant program would ensure that adequate re- Bernardino schools. I ask you and my col- seven Academy Awards throughout the next sources are available for efforts aimed at pre- leagues to join me in congratulating her and two decades for their cat-and-mouse team. venting juvenile delinquency, including pro- wishing her well in her new assignment. In 1957, when MGM closed its animation grams that prevent child abuse and neglect. f studio, Mr. Barbera joined with Mr. Hanna in Numerous studies have concluded that forming Hanna-Barbera Productions. A year there is a direct link between child abuse and VOA’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF later the studio had won the first of eight a later onset of criminal activity as a juvenile. SPECIAL ENGLISH PROGRAMMING Emmy Awards for ‘‘The Huckleberry Hound In fact, in one of the most detailed studies on Show.’’ The duo went on to create many more this issue, the National Institute of Justice con- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN classics such as ‘‘The Flintstones,’’ ‘‘the cluded that being abused or neglected as a OF NEW YORK Jetsons,’’ ‘‘Top Cat,’’ and ‘‘The Adventures of child increased the likelihood of arrest as a ju- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jonny Quest,’’ to the great delight of viewers venile by 59%. Therefore, we must invest in of all ages. programs that help to reduce child abuse. Wednesday, October 13, 1999 The reason that both adults and children In my home state of New York, a fifteen Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the Voice of have such an affinity to the shows can per- year study of a nursing home visitation pro- America (VOA) is celebrating 40 years of haps be given by Mr. Barbera himself. In a re- gram reported that state-verified cases of child broadcasting Special English programs. I call cent interview with the Las Vegas Review- abuse and neglect were reduced by 79% this to the attention of our colleagues because

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