E1504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 17, 2008 We already have an effective smoking ces- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE onstrated his wry wit and sage perspective, sation program in place that offers free saying ‘‘Having been elected by the people in counseling and free nicotine patches and this district for nine consecutive elections, it gum while supplies last. All you need to do would hardly be appropriate to say that is call 1–800–QUITNOW (1–800–784–8669) to get HON. JOHN D. DINGELL OF MICHIGAN they’ve taken leave of their senses this time.’’ started. You can also find more information And so ended the career of a remarkable pub- about the initiative and how you can become IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involved by visiting http://www.baltimore Thursday, July 17, 2008 lic servant. health.org/disparities.htm. But the efforts that he put in motion did not Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise to end there. Building on the hearing record that We all have the power to attack the num- honor our former colleague, and my good Van compiled, and the growing consensus ber one killer in the and live friend, the Honorable Lionel Van Deerlin of that competition should govern the delivery of heart-healthy lives. But everyday that we . He passed away on May 17th in his wait to adopt a better lifestyle is another communications products and services, Con- home at the age of 93. gress continued its effort to update the Com- day we put ourselves at needless risk. Everybody referred to him as ‘‘Van.’’ He munications Act of 1934. In 1982 those efforts served in this House from 1963 until 1981, were interrupted by the Justice Department’s f and was a friend and colleague of mine on the announcement that it had settled the AT&T liti- Committee on Interstate and Foreign Com- gation. That settlement resulted in the 1984 di- HONORING NELSON MANDELA ON merce. Throughout his career he maintained a vestiture of the Bell Operating Companies, HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY marvelous wit and a generous spirit. He was a warm and gentle man. and established the industry structure that per- After his defeat, Van went back to the news- sisted for the next 15 years. SPEECH OF paper business he loved, writing columns for In 1993 the House revived its efforts to up- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY the San Diego Tribune and then the Union- date the 1934 Act, and in June of 1994, by a Tribune. In one recent column he decried the vote of 423–5, passed H.R. 3626. While the OF CALIFORNIA bitter partisanship of today’s Congress, saying Senate did not complete action on its bill, ef- forts to update the law commenced anew in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Twenty-five years ago in Congress you not only trusted the opposing party, you enjoyed 1995. The result was the enactment of the Tuesday, July 15, 2008 their company. Today, they hardly even landmark ‘‘Telecommunications Act of 1996’’ speak.’’ the following year. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in During his last 4 years of service, from Those of us who had been involved in these support of H. Res. 1090 honoring Nelson 1976–80, he was the Chairman of the Com- efforts from the beginning recognized that we Rolihlahla Mandela as he celebrates 90 years munications Subcommittee. It was a tumul- were building upon the foundation that Van of life. tuous time to preside over that important had laid back in 1977 and 1978. He was the visionary that realized that the days of AT&T’s Mr. Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in panel. The Justice Department had filed an antitrust suit against the then-integrated AT&T, monopoly had to end, and he was the one Transkei, South Africa, where he was given and sought to divest the company of its manu- who began the effort to build a consensus in the name Rolihlahla, meaning ‘‘troublemaker,’’ facturing subsidiary, known then as Western favor of competition. which would later seem so fitting. Throughout Electric. In response to the Justice Depart- Early in 1996, the White House contacted his early adulthood, he developed his own ment’s lawsuit, AT&T’s supporters in the Con- my office to see who should be invited to at- ideas about the oppression he had experi- gress introduced the ‘‘Consumer Communica- tend the signing ceremony for the ‘‘Tele- enced which led him to join the African Na- tions Reform Act,’’ which would have ratified communications Act of 1996.’’ I suggested that tional Congress. His work with the ANC led AT&T’s status as a monopoly. they invite Lionel Van Deerlin, the man who him to be tried for treason. He was acquitted All of this fell into Van’s lap when he be- got the ball rolling nearly 20 years before. And of the charges, but his strong opposition to came Chairman of the Subcommittee. At the so in February, 1996, I entered the Library of South African apartheid continued. time, competition in communications was in its Congress to witness the President signing this His fight against racial segregation came to infancy. Competitive suppliers of telephone important new law. And there was Van, my old equipment were beginning to spring up. But friend and colleague; smiling as always. a sudden halt when he was convicted and competition in long distance was still a nov- That was the last time that I saw Van. After sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly elty. Van knew that if the Congress ratified his defeat I missed his cool-headed leadership plotting to overthrow the South African govern- AT&T’s monopoly, consumers would have lost and ready wit. It was great to see him that ment. an opportunity to shop around and obtain day, and I was glad that he lived to see his However, 27 years in prison could not di- equipment and service for less. So he came efforts come to fruition with the enactment of minish the spirit of a great leader. Once re- up with a plan to forestall the legislation the new statute. This body has lost a good leased from prison, Mr. Mandela wasted no (which was extremely popular) to educate his and decent colleague, who made valuable time in becoming involved with the ANC once Subcommittee while giving the competitors an contributions that extended well beyond his again. It was no surprise that this revolutionary opportunity to gain a foothold in the market- years of service. And I have lost an old and man would become the next President of the place. dear friend, whom I will miss. We were better ANC in 1990, continuing to devote himself to Van announced his intention to draft a for his presence. a multi-racial democracy for his country. ‘‘basement to attic’’ re-write of the Commu- I am inserting for the RECORD the eulogy of nications Act of 1934. And he proceeded to do former Representative Lynn Schenk. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Mandela embodies the just that. In 1978 he introduced H.R. 13015, The following is the text of the Eulogy for dignity, strength, and leadership that all of us the ‘‘Communications Act of 1978.’’ Although Rep. Lionel Van Deerlin, delivered by his should strive for. Our country was founded on the bill was never approved by the Sub- friend of 30 years, the Hon. Lynn Schenk, on the values of freedom and liberty for all, per- committee, he compiled an impressive hearing the occasion of his Memorial and Celebration sonified undoubtedly by Mr. Mandela. He record and began to build the consensus that of Life at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, San grasped these ideals and fought to make them competition in communications was good for Diego, California, at noon, on Saturday, June a reality for South Africa through commitment consumers. 14, 2008: unsurpassed by others. The dedication Mr. The following year he introduced H.R. 3333, I have been given the high honor of speak- Mandela displayed, despite the many chal- another attempt to re-write the Communica- ing to you today about a most extraordinary lenges he encountered, is deserving of our tions Act. Again, the bill was not reported by man—Lionel Van Deerlin—our dear Van. I highest respect. the Subcommittee; however Van’s untiring ef- thank the Van Deerlin family, his children forts expanded both the record and the and grandchildren for this special privilege. Mr. Mandela has undisputedly contributed to emerging consensus. And in 1980, the year of Van’s ‘‘life journey’’ was marked by so tremendous change with his efforts to peace- his defeat, he introduced H.R. 6121, which much accomplishment that it would take fully resolve conflicts throughout the world. It hours to recount—I will do my best to touch was approved by both the Subcommittee and on the highlights. is with great pleasure that I commend Mr. the full Committee on Interstate and Foreign This man, with a giant heart, who looked Mandela for his lifetime commitment to pro- Commerce. at life through the softening lens of humor, moting the vision of freedom and equality for In 1980, Van was defeated for re-election. has brought us together today, but he would the people of South Africa. In his concession speech he again dem- not want us to mourn him. Instead he would

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Van, ahead of his ican, a family lost a cherished patriarch and cially long distance, was in its birthing time, successfully pushed for revisions to we lost a dear friend. stages. The Justice Dept, ATT and potential Federal law allowing California to set tough- Van died peacefully—just as he lived every competitors were in heated battle. er emission standards than the rest of the day of his long and celebrated life—sur- All this fell into Van’s lap. He announced Nation. rounded by family and friends. And just like his intention to draft a ‘‘basement to attic’’ In 1975, Van politely, but firmly, shall we Van, he closed his eyes for the last time only rewrite of the communications act of 1934. say ‘‘encouraged’’ the Navy to restore Impe- after finishing his column for the SD union And that he did, compiling a comprehensive rial Beach’s vanishing sand, which it did. tribune. record to show that competiion in Commu- With an assist from the young Congress- Van was born in L.A., a true native son of nications was good for consumers. man Al Gore sitting next to him, Van helped California. He went to public school in It was Van’s work that provided the foun- create C-Span, which had been resisted for Oceanside and graduated from USC, where he dation for the Telecommunications Act of years by his colleagues. was editor of the daily Trojan, something for 1996. Again, according to Cong. Dingell, Van Van was a ‘‘Carrie Nation’’ about congres- which this Bruin long ago forgave him. was the visionary who realized that ATT’s sional ethics! He voluntarily disclosed his He began his civilian career in journalism monopoly had to end. and Mary Jo’s personal finances—a first in in and Minneapolis, where he met The committee was renamed Energy and Congress, and sought the expulsion of Adam the love of his long life, Mary Jo. They Commerce and John Dingell is the long time Clayton Powell from Congress for ethical eloped to a marriage that lasted 67 years chairman. John Dingell sends his deepest violations. That took courage and character, ending only with Mary Jo’s passing last Oc- sympathies to Van’s family. something Van had in abundance!! tober. He said into the Congressional Record The face of Public Broadcasting was During WWII, Van served in the Army ‘‘this body has lost a good and decent col- sculpted by Van. The Corporation for Public where he was on the staff of ‘‘Stars and league who made valuable contributions that Broadcasting might not—no, would not— Stripes’’. After the war, the Van Deerlins re- extended well beyond his years of service. exist today were it not for Lionel Van turned to San Diego to raise their family, And I have lost an old and dear friend, whom Deerlin! Jimmy, John, Victoria, Elizabeth, Susan and I will miss. We were better for his presence.’’ But it wasn’t all work and no play during Jeff. I had the privilege of sitting in the Van those DC days—for example, Van moon- Van joined the SD Sun and became the Deerlin seat for a brief period, and on his lighted as the manager for his staff’s softball city editor of the SD Journal, a paper found- subcommittee. team. He selectively challenged the only ed by Clint McKinnon, the first Democrat to His cool headed leadership and ready wit Capitol Hill team to have never won a be elected to Congress from SD. were much remembered. One day during a game—Congressman Charlie Wilson’s team. Van loved the job, but the siren call of TV contentious hearing, the doors opened and in Suffice it to say that Mr. Wilson’s team fin- was too much to resist. slipped two gentlemen. I recognized Van im- ished the season with one victory. He used to tell a hysterical story about mediately and slipped a note to the sub- Undaunted, Van cannily next challenged those early TV days. The TV studio was in committee chairman, Ed Markey who along the diplomats and staff of the Irish Embassy, Tijuana. Then, as now, economics drove the with Al Gore, was a protege of Van’s. Ed knowing full well that softball is not played medium. So on weekends the inside studio halted the proceedings to introduce Van and in Ireland. (Pause) the Embassy of Ireland was used to tape commercials while the live the room literally erupted in a standing ova- finished the season undefeated one-zip! news was broadcast from a parking lot out- tion. Even in electoral defeat, Van maintained He tried to stop this spontaneous out- side. A picture backdrop of sunny SD was his humor and perspective. After losing his pouring so he could introduce the gentleman used to hide the cars and trucks in the lot. reelection bid in 1980, he said ‘‘having been with him who he also wanted acknowledged One evening it began to rain, drops were elected by the people in this district for nine in this manner, former Republican Congress- rolling off Van’s forehead and the backdrop consecutive elections, it would hardly be ap- man ! swayed in the wind, while the lead camera- propriate to say that they’ve taken leave of How utterly Van! man was in a fistfight with the director! While there was never a doubt that Van their senses this time’’. Undeterred Van carried on like the trooper was a staunch democrat, he was a gentleman There are so many stories from the rich, he was, that is, until a wet cat threatened to who treated friend and foe, ally and oppo- full and well lived life of Lionel Van Deerlin. jump into his lap! nent with dignity and respect. His campaigns Each of you I’m certain could fill hours tell- The versatile newsman credited his expo- were dignified and there was decency in ev- ing Van stories. sure on TV for his first election victory, be- erything he did. As his son Jeff said, ‘‘Van John Martin, the former ABC News cor- coming the second Democrat from the then was a sweet and decent man’’. respondent, talks about how Van’s role in very Republican SD area to be elected to the The contentious and vitriolic political getting him an overseas assignment was ‘‘a U.S. Congress. scene today was a source of consternation turning point in his life.’’ Van was reelected 9 times. By the time I for him. Not too long ago, Van famously John says, ‘‘Van was gracious, smart, look- met Van, more than 30 years ago, he was a said, ‘‘twenty five years ago in Congress you ing out for the little guy and funny, just the high ranking member of the majority party. not only trusted the opposing party, you en- combination we need in public life’’. I was in awe, but with his ready smile and joyed their company. Today, they hardly The person Van considered his fourth son, corny jokes he immediately put me at ease. speak’’! Rudy Murillo, Van’s dear friend Paul Peter- I am certain many of you here had similar Van accomplished so much for San Diego son and my husband, Hugh Friedman would, first meeting with this ‘‘king of the one lin- during his years in Congress. He was simply for the past decade, meet regularly for lunch. ers!’’ one of the most productive Members ever to Van filled the table with his joyful presence, I have many memories of Van and Mary represent this area. He authored the appro- as he surgically dissected the events and Jo, but one of the earliest is also one of my priation to pay for a second border crossing issues of the day with his wit and insight. fondest. In the mid 70’s as a White House fel- at Otay Mesa, this, before there was wide For Paul, Rudy and Hugh, that fourth chair low, I had access to the presidential box at spread appreciation of the importance of will be hugely empty now. the Kennedy Center, but only on a last cross border cooperation. His colleagues in the media will miss him minute basis when no one really important He used his position in the majority to enormously. wanted it. One late afternoon I got the word help his SD colleague in the minority, Re- As we know, after Congress, Van returned the box was mine for that evening. I don’t publican Bob Wilson, in Bob’s signal support to his first professional love, journalism. For know what possessed me to call Congress- for the Navy and Marines, including funding a couple of generations of SD news people, man Van Deerlin to invite him and his wife, for the Naval Hospital in Balboa Park. Van was both a matchless source and quite because surely he would decline. Van and Bob worked together to promote often a friend in need. He relished doing his But he didn’t! He accepted with glee. work for SD’s shipbuilding and repair indus- column, he loved journalism and journalists. As we stepped from the anteroom into the try. The Washington Post editorialized after box he was more excited than I!! And Van fought long and hard for the ap- Van’s death ‘‘a happy warrior as both a Con- As you would expect, all heads turned to propriation for the Veteran’s Hospital in La gressman and columnist, his column re- see who was occupying the presidential box. Jolla. His insight and involvement extended flected the man. A lively, engaging writer, Not wanting to disappoint, Van proceeded to to where it should be located and by whom it he left no doubt about his liberal views, but the rail and in his best royal nod and wave should be designed. he relied on his quick wit, a firm grasp of the acknowledged the crowd! With his patrician In fact, if the right people are listening, I issues and a lifetime’s store of anecdotes to looks, they all must have thought he was a suggest that the VA Hospital be named for provoke and persuade.’’ visiting king or at least a prince! Lionel Van Deerlin!! So true. Van served on the House Committee on During his 18 years in the House, Van’s ac- Van was also an educator, teaching com- Interstate and Foreign Commerce and complishments were so far reaching that we munications classes at SDSU (where there is

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It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing by my side, wearing his biggest also ensures that firehouses across the county Thursday, July 17, 2008 grin, as I announced my own candidacy for can maintain staffing requirements and keep Congress. our communities safe. Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise Although he lived life long and full in near- Federal firefighters are not covered under today to introduce legislation that would ex- ly 94 years, those of us who knew him are pand the Army Corps of Engineers’ role in still greedy for more of this remarkable man the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore and his life partner, Mary Jo. have been ineligible for trade time. The legis- Chesapeake Bay cleanup—a mission they first But we must be content with the legacy he lation I am introducing today amends Federal took on in 1996. The legislation would provide has bequeathed to us. By his work in Con- employee labor law to fix this problem. the Corps with continuing authority to engage in this work; expand the Corps’ work to all six gress, through his leadership, his teaching Federal firefighters work side-by-side with and writing, and by the example of how he States in the Bay watershed and the District of their non-federal colleagues, so this is fun- lived his life, he has taught us many lessons. Columbia; and provide flexibility for the Corps damentally an issue of equity. It will also help He taught us the importance of giving of to work with other Federal agencies, State and Federal agencies recruit and retain firefighters. yourself to your fellow citizens, he taught us local governments, and other not-for-profit that working together we can accomplish Just like other firefighters, Federal firefighters groups engaged in Bay cleanup. much, he taught us to delight in shared risk their lives on a daily basis. They also ac- achievement and not be concerned with who cept the irregular hours that their jobs require. Next year, the Congress will move to enact gets credit. He showed us how to be upbeat, This legislation merely gives them some mod- a full reauthorization of the Water Resources positive, and happy. He taught us that poli- est flexibility to balance that irregularity and Development Act for the first time since 2000. tics can be fun, that losing is not failure, an This represents an opportunity to turn the tide opponent is not the enemy. meet their family obligations. I hope my colleagues will support this sim- in Bay cleanup efforts so future generations He taught us to treat everyone respect- can continue to enjoy the cultural, historic, and fully. He taught us about dignity and de- ple but overdue legislation. cency, and the sweetness of life as it should recreational benefits of the Bay and so it can continue to be an economic driver for the Mid- be lived, with enthusiasm, zest and verve— f filling every moment to the fullest. He Atlantic region. This year, we have laid the taught us to believe as he did, in the innate RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- groundwork for great progress in achieving goodness of humanity. SARY OF THE SPECIAL OLYM- this goal by securing substantial resources in He taught us to be loyal to our friends and PICS the Farm Bill for agricultural-based Bay res- to love our families as he so unconditionally toration. This measure serves to provide the loved his. water-resources complement to that effort. Lionel Van Deerlin—a man of character, HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY integrity, and humility. Van—classy, enthu- The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Res- OF RHODE ISLAND siastic, fun. toration and Protection Program, which was We should celebrate him the way he would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES established in section 510 of WRDA 1996, au- want us to, with happiness and joy in having Thursday, July 17, 2008 thorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to pro- had this sweet and decent man in our lives. vide design and construction assistance to Yes, we will miss the twinkle in his eyes, Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I rise State and local authorities in the environ- his witty tweaking of the high and mighty. today to recognize the 40th Anniversary of the Yes, we will miss his friendship and his pres- mental restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Special Olympics. These projects range from shoreline buffers to ence, but we can best honor this consum- When the Special Olympics was founded in mate man of good will by embracing the les- oyster reef construction. As it is currently sons he taught us. 1968, individuals with developmental disabil- structured however, the program has been He left us with an ineffable sense of opti- ities were all too often separated from their limited in its scope for several reasons. First, mism and hope, so let there be no sadness, families and segregated from their commu- the Corps’ restoration efforts have been lim- because surely he is with his beloved Mary nities. ited to Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, Jo whistling an old tune and telling her a My aunt, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, was able which has precluded a comprehensive, water- corny joke. to see the potential of individuals with intellec- shed-wide plan that adequately prioritizes f tual disabilities through her sister, and my projects. Second, unlike all other major Fed- INCLUDE FIREFIGHTERS IN THE aunt, Rosemary. eral agencies engaged in Bay restoration, the FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT She was confident in her, and other dis- Corps has no small watershed grants program abled individuals’, ability to participate in a that engages State and local governments in HON. JOHN P. SARBANES meaningful way in their communities. small scale restoration projects. This is com- By using sport as a vehicle and stage for pounded by the Corps’ intricate procurement OF MARYLAND demonstrating the dignity and capability of processes. Finally, the matching fund require- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people with intellectual disabilities, Mrs. Shriv- ments of the section 510 program do not allow Thursday, July 17, 2008 er recognized the impact not only on the ath- for the use of in-kind services or contributions, Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise letes themselves, but on the Nation. which stifles collaboration. The Chesapeake today to introduce legislation that would cor- Today, the Special Olympics serves more Bay Commission, a multi-State legislative as- rect a longstanding disparity between profes- than 2.5 million athletes in 180 countries sembly dedicated to the restoration of the Bay, sional firefighters who are employed by around the world. recognizing these deficiencies has rec- States, counties, or municipalities and Federal Yet, the benefit of the Special Olympics to ommended several improvements to the pro- firefighters. athletes, families, volunteers, and coaches gram that are the basis for this legislation. The In 1985, Congress amended the Fair Labor cannot be adequately measured by statistics bill would address the issues I have previously Standards Act so that firefighters around the and numbers. mentioned and strengthen the section 510 country could engage in a practice called It can be best represented by the recogni- program so that the Army Corps of Engineers ‘‘trade time.’’ Trade time allows two fire- tion of the potential of individuals with intellec- can continue to be a strong partner in Chesa- fighters, solely at their option and with the ap- tual disabilities by our society. peake Bay cleanup. proval of their supervisor, to switch shifts with- Congratulations to the Special Olympics on I hope my colleagues will support this legis- out affecting the pay rate of either firefighter. almost 40 years of extraordinary service. lation through the WRDA process.

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