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HONORING GENERAL THOMAS A. leader at every level with prior experience in David March. Our thoughts and prayers are SCHWARTZ ON HIS RETIREMENT Korea that will serve both our nations well.’’ with his family as we remember his heroic General Shelton’s faith in General Schwartz service to our community and our nation. HON. DAVID L. HOBSON was well placed, as his command history has f demonstrated. OF OHIO NAFTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES No truly effective leader can ever make it to a position of prominence without assistance. Wednesday, May 1, 2002 General Schwartz has been aided every step HON. NICK J. RAHALL II Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the way by his wife Sandy. Together, the OF WEST VIRGINIA honor General Thomas A. Schwartz, the out- Schwartz’ have made a formidable team in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES going Commander of United States Forces in their efforts to quality of military life in Korea. Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Korea, and to share my hearty congratulations On behalf of all of the soldiers who have on his well-deserved retirement after 35 years served under his command and the United Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I want to submit of distinguished service to our country in the States Congress, I thank General Schwartz for for the record an editorial from ‘‘The Logan United States Army. all he has done. We are going to miss the ex- Banner’’ about another West Virginia company A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, General pertise, the tenacity, the optimism the leader- closing its doors because of NAFTA. The work Schwartz graduated from the United States ship and the dedication he brought to the of the Logan Manufacturing Company, Inc. a Military Academy in 1967 and was commis- service of his country. local garment manufacturer creating sports sioned a second lieutenant of infantry. He f clothing will stop production after almost forty holds master’s degrees in Education, Personal years. Sales dropped off as the company Management, and National Security and Stra- IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF LOS could no longer compete against cheap for- tegic Studies from Duke University, Salve Re- ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S eign imports. The article makes an excellent gina and the Naval War College. His military DEPUTY DAVID MARCH point: What did we expect would happen? Ex- schooling includes the Infantry Officer Basic actly what did Congress envision would hap- Course, Ranger School, Armor Officer Ad- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF pen to American workers when they passed vanced Course, Armed Forces Staff College OF CALIFORNIA unfair trade deals that allowed a rush of cheap and the Naval War College. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES imported products into our market? Were our General Schwartz is a distinguished combat workers expected to work for a dollar a day to Wednesday, May 1, 2002 veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served remain competitive? I don’t think so. Shouldn’t as a platoon leader and a company com- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with our country set the standard and not follow mander in the 82nd Airborne Division earning overwhelming sadness in remembrance of one other countries unable to create economic the Bronze Star, the Silver Star and the Purple of our nation’s fallen heroes. On Monday, April policies that would bring their people out of Heart. He subsequently commanded the 4th 29th, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy poverty? West Virginia workers deserve better Infantry Division and completed several David March lost his life while in the line of than these type of trade deals. peacetime tours in Korea including posts as duty and it is appropriate for all Members of This news comes on the same say the assistant chief of staff of the combined field this House to take a moment to remember a House of Representatives considered the re- army and as assistant division commander of gentleman who dedicated his life to the pro- authorization of the Import-Export Bank. On all the 2nd Infantry Division. tection of his community and this great nation. matters of trade brought before this chamber I always appreciated General Schwartz’s Deputy March, a seven-year veteran of the we must answer to the workers in our districts positive attitude, his willingness to fight hard Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, is who may be affected by such legislation. It is for his troops and his ability to get things done survived by his wife Theresa and his step- our responsibility to ensure that these workers, efficiently and effectively. His invitation to me daughter Kayla. He was an avid softball player these families, are not hurt by our actions. De- and other Members of Congress to come and and one of the University of Southern Califor- mocracy should be as much a part of our see the poor living and working conditions at nia’s most avid football fans. Before joining the trade bills as it is in everything else this great our installations in Korea, was instrumental in Sheriff’s Department, Deputy March served in nation espouses. helping many in Congress see the severity of the United States Marines. I strongly opposed the passage of NAFTA in the situation and the immediate need for addi- First assigned to the Pitchess Detention 1993. Since that time, I have closely mon- tional resources. Center with the Sheriff’s Department, Deputy itored the implementation of NAFTA, and I Of all the military personnel with whom I has March was recently transferred to the Temple continue to be disappointed with its impact been my privilege to work on military construc- City Station in 2000. His fellow officers re- upon the American people. NAFTA has led to tion issues, General Schwartz has been the member him as a hard working, honest and all a grater trade deficit with Mexico, deteriorating most dedicated when it came to providing a around good guy whose commitment to the labor and environmental conditions along the better quality of life for the personnel under his community was tireless and without fail. Ac- borders and an increase in unsafe vehicles on command. Whenever I have encountered cording to Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee America’s highways. Army personnel who have served with Gen- Baca, ‘‘He was an incredibly decent, honest In addition, recent attempts by the Adminis- eral Schwartz, I have never heard anything and fair man. The people have lost a great tration to pass trade promotion negotiating au- but admiration from fellow general officers and hero.’’ thority (formerly known as fast track), would appreciation from his junior officers for being a This tragic event reminds us all of the her- allow the President to expand trade initiatives true role model. oism and courage displayed by all peace offi- similar to NAFTA to include additional nations, General Schwartz has proved to be a dy- cers as they strive to protect and serve our and possibly, the rest of the Americas under namic partner in working to secure hardship communities around the country. September the Free Trade Areas of the Americas (FTAA). duty pay, e-mail service and eliminating the 11th served as a staggering reminder of the Despite my opposition and those of my col- cost of movies for our personnel serving in the selflessness of America’s peace officers and leagues concerned about the American work- Republic of Korea. There is still much more first responders. Let us not forget the daily ef- er, the House passed TPA on December 6, that needs to be done, but he got the ball roll- forts of the men and women who serve in the 2001. This bill is now before the Senate for ing and deserves a great deal of credit. hope of making our communities a more consideration. I worry that just like with When General Schwartz took command of peaceful and safe place in which to live. NAFTA, granting the President this type of ac- the U.S. forces in Korea, then Chairman of the I ask all Members to join me in remem- celerated trade authority in the past has led to Joint Chiefs Gen. Henry H. Shelton praised bering the life of one of America’s fallen he- government proposals lacking strong labor him as, ‘‘battle-tested warrior and a proven roes, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy and environmental protection provisions;

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VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 something I continue to insist upon for any prentice Electrician in 1964 and soon became a smile as broad as the ocean; she fairly trade agreements. a Journeyman Electrician in both the mining jumped with excitement when new work was I continue to work to insure that any trade and construction industries. laid before her. She was a devoted Democrat, agreement is fair to the American worker and As an active member of Local 518 of the the kind of person any candidate for office has results in a fair deal for our economy, rather International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- to love. Once she is committed to you, there than a fast deal. To that end, I support inclu- ers, he began showing the skills and instincts was no turning back, and she never dreamed sion and expansion of the Trade Assistance necessary for leadership. But, in today’s world, you would not be successful. She had a way Act. American workers laid off as their com- he knew that hard work was sometimes not of making you believe in yourself. I have been pany moves jobs abroad deserve to be com- enough. He realized that education was impor- in Congress now for more than five years. pensated for such action. These workers must tant too. So he continued to educate himself Until recently, Lenore has served in my be retrained for other jobs. This bill would pro- in accounting and business management at Lillington office that entire five years. She Eastern Arizona College and the University of hibit free trade agreements without strong, en- brought to the job the same efficiency that forceable worker rights and environmental Houston. was characteristic of her. Every telephone call safeguards. Chuck has pioneered innovative programs West Virginia workers deserve better trade to help Arizona’s workers be better prepared was important; every constituent request ne- agreements. The time has come to stop these to meet the economic demands of our State. cessitated action. undemocratic trade agreements. As ‘‘The He has initiated training initiatives and re-train- We celebrate a great life lived to the fullest Logan Banner,’’ put it best, it’s time our elect- ing programs that have ensured that union and of great consequence to our community ed leaders put Americans first. members who have fallen behind due to no and us. Her passing forces us to ponder the [From the Logan Banner, Apr. 17, 2002] fault of their own can meet the challenges great issues of life and death as we say good- they may face in new work environments. He WHERE WE STAND bye to our friend, Lenore. It has always The workforce of Logan Manufacturing has served on the Governor’s Workforce De- seemed to me that when God puts us on this Company Inc., a local garment manufacturer velopment Committee, and is an active mem- Earth, it is with the silent admonition that we creating the Sportsmaster brand of apparel ber of his church. work to leave the world better than we found got a dose of bad news this past week. They Chuck believes the most effective way to it. Certainly, Lenore did so. Both in her home were laid off. Logan Manufacturing is just build strong communities is through the orga- in the Philippines and in her adopted home in the latest victim of NAFTA, the North nization of strong individuals. He has led the North Carolina. She was an uncommon American Free Tade Agreement. AFL–CIO members through many difficult These people lost their jobs because sales woman who did uncommonly good work. And years, when some believed that Unions were we were lucky that she walked among us. dropped off and the company couldn’t com- dead and they no longer spoke for the aver- pete with products from overseas that are age working American. Chuck proved all this A native of the Philippines, Lenore came to made by laborers who are paid next to noth- the United States in 1953 as a Tandang Sora ing. wrong and has shown his fellow Union mem- Logan Manufacturing has been here for 39 bers that they have a place at the table, they Scholar. She received a degree in Home Eco- years. October would have been its 40th year. are a force, and they are the strength and nomics from Radford College and a master’s Back when the Clinton Administration backbone of our communities and society. degree in nutrition from the University of Ten- passed the North American Free Trade Mr. Speaker, there is no question that nessee. Later she earned a master’s degree Agreement one H. Ross Perot warned of the Chuck will be missed by his fellow union in public health from the University of North coming of the ‘‘Great Sucking Sound’’ as American companies would leave our shores members and all working people. But, even Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught home eco- in order to cash in on the cheap slave labor more, he will be missed by the people of Ari- nomics at Campbell University from 1965 until south of the border. zona. Chuck kept us honest because he was her retirement in 1996. Perot warned the deal would cost Ameri- honest. He knew that a hard day’s work ren- When she was honored by the Raleigh cans their jobs. He was right. It only stands dered a hard earned reward. He knew that if newspaper. News & Observer as ‘‘Tar Heel of to reason that in an agreement where we you paid the price, you moved ahead. And he lower all our tariffs with Mexico (and other the Week’’ in November of 1979, she ex- showed us all how to pay the price. plained the philosophy that guided her active countries) to nothing while only reducing Chuck, we all wish you health and happi- theirs 10 percent a year it would be a good participation in her adopted community. ‘‘It is deal for them and cause many of us to wind ness and give thanks for your showing us the way. very important to be a part of the community. up unemployed. I love Buies Creek and would never leave Logan Manufacturing said the federal gov- f . . . If there is something here that needs to ernment’s allowance of imports to be pro- IN MEMORY OF LENORE cured for much lower rates than what can be be done, I feel obligated to do it. And if I do manufactured in the U.S. through programs DEMANDANTE DOROMAL TUCK it, I’m sure going to try to do it right.’’ The peo- such as NAFTA, Caribbean Basin Initiative ple of Buies Creek would agree with me that and the African Trade Bill along with the HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Lenore always did it right. economic downturn following the Sept. 11 at- OF NOR CAROLINA Nearly every existing organization benefiting tacks was more than they could handle. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When will our elected officials in Wash- the community had her support. Where there ington wake up? Foreign trade deals that Wednesday, May 1, 2002 were unmet needs her organizing skill for boost sales of cheap items made overseas at Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to meeting those needs was invaluable. In every the expense of hardworking Americans are honor the life of Lenore D. Tuck of Buies area of her life, she made strong contributions. no deal at all. Thousands of American have Creek, North Carolina, who died April 7, 2002. She was active in professional organizations: been unemployed over these bad deals. It is time that our elected leaders put the U.S. In her passing, North Carolina has lost one of The American Dietetic Association, American first. its most outstanding citizens and I have lost a Home Economics Association, American As- friend. sociation of University Professors and Amer- f As I began collecting my thoughts about Le- ican Association of University Women. As a TO HONOR CHARLES R. (CHUCK) nore and what she has meant to my family, registered dietitian, she served as consultant HUGGINS ON HIS RETIREMENT and me, I realized how good God has been to to area hospitals and nursing homes. She me. He has seen fit, in His infinite wisdom, to helped organize and secure funding for the HON. ED PASTOR place me on the same highway of life with Harnett County Women, Infant and Children some of the most talented, energetic, dedi- OF ARIZONA nutrition program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated, noble human beings it was possible for Him to create. Then He made them my Her interest in children extended past nutri- Wednesday, May 1, 2002 friends. Such a friend was Lenore Tuck. My tion. She was a Girl Scout troop leader and a Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor wife Faye and I are doubly blessed by Boy Scout den mother. She was a PTA mem- Chuck Huggins for the 30 years of service he Lenore’s life. Lenore was Faye’s teacher at ber and president. As a charter member of has given to the State of Arizona. Chuck will Campbell University and her inspiration. Le- Memorial Baptist Church, she provided the be retiring as the Secretary-Treasurer of the nore became her lifelong friend. skills for establishing and organizing the Arizona AFL–CIO in May. He has served the Lenore was small of stature. But she was Stokes Day Care Center, which has provided people of Arizona well and his dedication and larger than life in the work she did, the friends pre-school and after-school care for hundreds professionalism will be missed. she made, the causes she served, the good of children. She continued to serve the Center Chuck knows the challenges and rewards of works she left scattered over Harnett County until her death. Her public health concerns in- being a working man. He started as an Ap- and North Carolina. She met every task with cluded the lack of adequate water and sewer

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01MY8.053 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E689 facilities in the county. She helped establish times and bad, and providing opportunities for TRIBUTE TO MR. ALFRED A. the Buies Creek Sewer District and later younger generations to grow and live respon- MCKETHAN served on the Northeast Metro Water District sible, comfortable lives. Board. Our responsibility, in return, is to ensure that HON. KAREN L. THURMAN She was also on the organizing board of the our parents and all older Americans live the OF FLORIDA Harnett County Habitat for Humanity. She rest of their lives free from overly burdensome IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as president of the Dunn-Erwin Rotary Club, conducting their foreign exchange pro- financial concerns related to their health. Yet Thursday, May 2, 2002 gram and leading an exchange group back to today, one of the greatest worries of older Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am here her homeland in 1993. She was honored as a Americans is how to pay for prescription drugs today to pay tribute to Mr. Alfred Augustus Paul Harris Fellow and was Rotarian of the since Medicare does not provide for this most McKethan, a devoted civic leader and philan- Year in 1993. Also a member and past presi- basic need. On average, one in three Medi- thropist in Hernando County and the State of dent of the Coats Kiwanis Club, she was hon- care beneficiaries have no drug coverage for Florida, who passed away on April 1 at the ored as a George F. Hixson Fellow in 1999. the duration of any given year; nearly half wonderful age of 93. Always interested in promoting and recog- have no coverage for some portion of the It is impossible to fully describe the extent of nizing the work of women, Lenore was the year. Of those who have coverage, most have Mr. McKethan’s reach during his lifetime. He county coordinator for the N.C. United for it from their employer. Seventeen percent are touched so many lives, in such positive and ERA. A devoted Democrat, she was a mem- covered by Medicare HMOs. But in North Da- lasting ways. ber and officer of the county and state Demo- kota, very few of our seniors have employer- His family roots were and continue to be cratic Women. Last year she received the provided prescription drug coverage and none solidly embedded in Hernando County—a state Democratic Women’s Star Award. Her of the Medicare beneficiaries in North Dakota place his family helped to settle starting in political activism began long before she came have access to a Medicare+Choice plan offer- 1842 when Florida was just a territory and not to the United States. ing drug coverage. In my state that has the a state. He was very proud to be a fourth gen- She grew up during the Japanese occupa- highest per capita population of seniors, M+C eration Brooksville native and devoted his en- tion of her homeland, where she became a plans offering drug coverage are not an op- tire life to making the community in which he patriot and resistance member. Later she was tion! lived a better place. a member of CONDA, a YMCA-sponsored After attending the Virginia Military Institute The need for a comprehensive prescription Congress to promote post-World War II under- for two years, Mr. McKethan graduated from standing among students in the Asian coun- drug benefit is clear. Older Americans make the University of Florida and returned home to tries. She served as president of the Con- up 13 percent of the population but account Brooksville to work at Hernando State Bank, gress, which is credited with the election of for 34 percent of all prescriptions dispensed fondly known in the community as HSB. The Romoa´n Magsaysay as President of the Phil- and 42 cents of every dollar spent on prescrip- bank was founded in 1905 and, from early in ippines. tion drugs. Seniors in my state, Mr. Speaker, its existence, was led first by his father, Will Mr. Speaker, I marvel that any single human are regularly forced into the absurd choice of McKethan, and then by Alfred, and would being could have been as active in so many paying for their prescription drugs or covering flourish under this son’s leadership. When Will agencies, organizations, and associations. Or their food and rent for the month. This is no McKethan became ill and could no longer be that any single individual could have accom- choice at all and we should be ashamed for active in the bank, Alfred’s mother, Alice Hale plished so much. Moreover, Lenore’s accom- allowing it to come to that. McKethan, known to all as ‘‘Allee,’’ became plishments include being a mother to Dr. Paul This month, the Alliance for Retired Ameri- the first, and for many years, was the only fe- D. Tuck, mother-in-law to Sarah Tuck, sister to cans and other groups will provide buses for male bank director in Florida. Mr. McKethan, Julia Borromero, as well as six brothers, and seniors from states that border our northern and the other stockholders, sold the inde- grandmother to Ryan, Hunter, Alden, and neighbor, including North Dakota, to travel to pendent bank to Sun Banks Inc. in 1985 and Karson Tuck. All of whom will truly miss her. Canada to fill their prescriptions. It is an em- retired as chairman in 1994. During his banking career, Mr. McKethan I know that Lenore would not want us to be barrassment to our health care system that became a mover and shaker in the banking in- sad. I know that she would caution us that life older Americans must leave the United States dustry. In 1947, he became the youngest per- is for the living, that day will follow the darkest in order to purchase affordable prescription son to become president of the Florida Bank- of nights, and that we should leave this place drugs. We must correct this by including with our spirits high, our hopes redeemed. I ers Association. He was only 38 years old at meaningful prescription drug coverage as a the time and would thrive in the position. He believe, based on what I knew about her, the standard option to all Medicare beneficiaries. life she lived, the successes she enjoyed, the is credited with helping to push through signifi- way she loved life, she would want to say to Many states have become frustrated by the cant banking legislation that, according to the us: ‘‘Be happy, my friends. I went willingly into lack of action here in the nation’s capital. They St. Petersburg Times, resulted in the ‘‘mod- that long night.’’ Heaven is a happier place are trying to take steps on behalf of their own ernization of the state’s banking industry.’’ since Lenore arrived. Lenore is rushing around citizens to curb prices. But, they are facing Dade City banker and longtime friend, greeting those who have gone before. She is challenges in the courts and in the press. Hjalma Johnson, described Mr. McKethan’s already planning projects that, even in Heav- States are trying their best to make drugs af- banking career this way, ‘‘He is the dean of en, need doing. She is seeking out children fordable to seniors, but this is a national crisis. banking. No one has had more influence over she can help, and planning her flower garden The Congressional Budget Office estimates the course of the banking industry and its abil- for this spring. Indeed, in this case, as the that prescription drug prices will incur double- ity to deliver services to the ever-growing state Bible tells us: digit inflation each year over the next decade. of Florida than the chairman.’’ (St. Petersburg ‘‘O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, This crisis is only getting worse and we must Times) where is thy victory?’’ Amen. act now to protect our seniors today, and in Jim Kimbrough, who married Mr. f the future. McKethan’s daughter, and who would one day take over as head of SunTrust Bank/Nature OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND Congress has the authority to make an af- Coast, said of his banking career and role as AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION fordable and comprehensive prescription drug mentor: ‘‘It’s been a privilege to be at his side DRUGS benefit available to all Medicare beneficiaries. professionally.’’ (St. Petersburg Times) We have the authority, now we must show we But his interests and political involvements HON. EARL POMEROY have the will. Let’s not kid ourselves: a mean- stretched far beyond that of the banking indus- ingful prescription drug benefit is going to be OF NORTH DAKOTA try. According to Brooksville lawyer Joe very expensive—the $350 billion some are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mason, McKethan’s nephew, ‘‘His influence is talking about probably isn’t even in the ball- everywhere you look. Probably no one in the Thursday, May 2, 2002 park. We must make some hard—and respon- last half-century has had as much of an im- Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, May is Older sible—budgetary decisions to fund such a pact on the community as he has had.’’ (St. Americans Month, and I would like to take this plan, but our seniors deserve nothing less. Mr. Petersburg Times) Mr. Mason also pointed out opportunity to recognize our parents, grand- Speaker, let us honor older Americans by en- Mr. McKethan’s unique and very effective style parents, and all others who have gone before acting a comprehensive, affordable, and vol- of conducting business. ‘‘Over the years, us, protecting and nurturing us through good untary Medicare prescription drug benefit. much important business was transacted at

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From 1949 to 1954, he Hernando Times, ‘‘My heart dropped. Then, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of served as chairman of the State Road Board he reaches into his inside coat pocket and Callista Yates Nance on the occasion of her on which he had considerable influence over said, ‘‘However, I have a check here for 90th Birthday. the development of communities throughout $200,000 . . . We want you to build that li- Callista Yates was born and raised in the state. According to the Hernando Times, brary.’’ Chadbourn, North Carolina. She was one of some notable examples of the big road Reporter Lara Bradbum of Hernando Today six children born to Willis and Gloria Yates. projects that took place with his urging include She had two sisters and three brothers. She describes the personality of this fine man the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Peters- attended the Johnson High School in known as ‘‘Mr. Hernando County’’ in vivid de- burg, the expansion of State Road 50 from Or- Chadbourn. She married Willie Rufus Nance lando to the Gulf of Mexico through Hernando tail. She writes: ‘‘It wasn’t so much his stature; and together they had thirteen children. County and U.S. 98 from Lakeland to the the fact that he owned more assets than most Callista was never overwhelmed by her large southern border of Citrus County. Mr. Hjalma anyone in the county, or that his name is plas- family. In fact, she opened the doors of her Johnson joked at his funeral—with a certain tered on various parks, buildings and institu- home to her children’s friends and treated degree of seriousness—that Mr. McKethan tions. It was more in his demeanor and the them as if they were her own children. had a particular threshold for approving road personal way he connected with those around In addition to Callista’s family obligations, projects, ‘‘They must be potentially beneficial him. He was charming, dapper and undeniably she was also very active in her church and to every Floridian—and they must either origi- cunning in business. He was the man who her community. She taught Sunday school for nate, terminate or go through Brooksville.’’ (St. dined with presidents and governors, blue-col- years and served as a deaconess in the Petersburg Times) He served as the first church. She is loved throughout the commu- lar workers and poor country preachers. Titles chairman of the Southwest Florida Water Man- nity for her kindness and generosity. She is meant little, unless they were the means to an agement District’s governing board created to known as ‘‘ma’’ or ‘‘grandma’’ throughout the address chronic flooding problems in the re- end. He was the quintessential Southern gen- community. Others attribute her open door gion. At his funeral, Dale Twachtmann who tleman, was just as comfortable with the rich policy to one of her favorite sayings, ‘‘in God’s was the first executive director of SWFWMD as the poor: always cordial, always interesting, eyesight we are all equal’’. was quoted in the Hernando Times recalling always ready with a good yarn from the old Sadly, her husband, Willie, died when he the first days of the agency in Brooksville days.’’ was only 60 years old, but Callista has never when its final location was still in question. Mr. Mason agrees: ‘‘Despite his exceptional failed to persevere. She has always been ‘‘But I and the staff never doubted for a minute known for her beautiful smile—a trait that she business and financial successes, he was a that he would figure out a way to keep passed on to her luckiest children. (SWFWMD) in Brooksville, and he did,’’ very real person who was interested in the Mr. Speaker, Callista Yates Nance is a bea- Twachtmann said. Sonny Vergara, Executive well being of everyone he came into contact con in her community, in her church, and in Director of SWFWMD, described Mr. with and was always eager to help whoever her family. She has spread joy for her first 89 McKethan’s foresight this way: ‘‘He knew he could.’’ years and I expect she always will. As such I water would be a central concern for the fu- Because of his generous and kind spirit, Mr. urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this ture of Florida,’’ Vergara said. ‘‘He saw water McKethan’s legacy will forever live on in the truly remarkable woman on the occasion of management as a comprehensive view.’’ hearts and souls of his many admirers and her 90th Birthday. (Hernando Today) through the residents of Hernando County far f He was also a man devoted to his church and to education. into the future who will continue to enjoy the RECOGNIZING BRYAN F. SIEBE- He headed up the committee that selected many facilities that he made possible during NALLER ON HIS APPOINTMENT St. Petersburg as the site for Florida Pres- his lifetime. He was, and will always be, loved TO THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY byterian College, now known as Eckerd Col- and appreciated for all the good he rep- lege and was a generous supporter of his resented and for the lives he changed for the HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR alma mater, the University of Florida, which better. Whenever we donate to the Boy OF OHIO named its baseball stadium after him. He also Scouts of America or our local church, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES established the first endowed chair at UF and should think of Mr. McKethan. Whenever we Thursday, May 2, 2002 several football scholarships. Florida Athletic go out of our way to help a neighbor in need, Director Jeremy Foley told Hernando Today, Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great we should remember Mr. McKethan. When- ‘‘This is a sad day for everyone that knew Mr. pride that I rise today to recognize my con- McKethan. The University of Florida has lost a ever we mentor a young person or help an up- stituent, Bryan F. Siebenaller of Bascom, great friend, the state of Florida has lost a and-coming professional trying to make it in Ohio, who recently accepted his appointment great person. No one loved the Gators more business, we should remember the great leg- to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. than Mr. McKethan.’’ acy of Alfred McKethan. He trained and Bryan will soon graduate from Hopewell- His tremendous generosity will certainly mentored many leaders in his day and as Mr. Loudon High School. During his high school have a lasting influence throughout Hernando Hjalma Johnson said with great emotion as he career, he has maintained a 3.9 grade point County and the state, but particularly in quoted Sir Isaac Newton at his funeral, ‘‘If I average, ranking high in his graduating class. Hernando County. According to former State have seen farther, it is by standing on the He is an accomplished athlete, earning varsity letters in football, basketball and track. And he Rep. Chuck Smith of Brooksville, ‘‘He was a shoulders of giants. All of us will see farther person who above everything else believed has clearly demonstrated his leadership ability, because we stood on the shoulders of this Hernando County was the only place on serving as President of the Student Council earth.’’ (Hernando Times) Through his efforts, giant. Mr. Chairman, you will be well missed and as President of the National Honor Soci- he helped to bring about the Brooksville cam- and never forgotten.’’ (St. Petersburg Times) ety. pus of Pasco-Hemando Community College, I would also like to submit for the record the Bryan Siebenaller can be very proud of his the Brooksville-Hernando County Airport, the below quotes showing the great love and re- many accomplishments. He is a credit to his West Hernando/Staffordene T. Foggia Library, spect that Alfred McKethan earned during his family, his school, and his community. By ac- Alfred McKethan Park at Pine Island and the remarkable life. He certainly left a lasting im- cepting his appointment, Bryan is accepting a unique challenge. Alfred McKethan Civic Auditorium at the pression in Hernando County and throughout Hernando County Fairgrounds. The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership Brooksville lawyer Bruce Snow told The the State of Florida that will remain for genera- development for the United States Army. As a Hernando Times, ‘‘He was willing to share his tions to come. member of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, he will

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.002 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E691 face a most demanding academic curriculum helped inspire some of his more picturesque Captain Hunt served his entire career with and physical regimen. He will live, study and depictions of life in the Yukon. Today, Jack the Fremont Police Department. He joined the prepare in an environment where strong lead- London Square bears Oakland’s famous son’s force in 1969 as a Police Officer in the Patrol ership thrives, individual achievement is ex- name, a beautiful waterfront business and Division, and through hard work and dedica- pected, and personal integrity is demanded. shopping area, representing both tradition and tion, was promoted to his current position as Mr. Speaker, General John W. Vessey, Jr. the economic vitality of the city. Police Captain in 1986. once wrote, ‘‘The Nation’s ability to remain London was not the only cultural icon to Captain Hunt held a remarkable and varied free and at peace depends in no small meas- grace Oakland’s streets: Robert Louis Ste- ure on whether we will continue to inspire our phenson, Ishmael Reed, and Gertrude Stein number of positions within the Fremont Police youth to serve.’’ lived in Oakland, and all enriched our literary Department. After serving six years as a Po- I am confident that Bryan Siebenaller has heritage. lice Officer, he was assigned as the temporary the character and ability to excel at the U.S. As a sea, air and rail port, Oakland is at the report review Police Sergeant in the Oper- Military Academy at West Point. I ask my col- hub of California trade. The maritime port ations Division on August 3, 1975. On January leagues to join me in wishing him well as he stretches across nineteen miles of San Fran- 12, 1976, he was appointed Police Sergeant begins his very important service to our na- cisco Bay. One of the largest ports on the in the Operations Division. He was assigned tion. West Coast, the Port of Oakland is today sec- to the Investigative Section on January 8, f ond only to New York in terms of container 1978, and then to the Patrol Section on Janu- terminal space. It is a primary sea terminal ary 6, 1980, being selected as the PACT Sec- THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF connecting the western United States to Asia, tion 2 Advisor on January 31, 1980. OAKLAND STATEHOOD South America, and Europe. Like the seaport, the airport also represents a crucial link in the He was chosen to join the C–CAP Tactical HON. BARBARA LEE chain of intrastate, interstate, and international Action Team on May 17, 1983, and was ap- commerce. The Oakland Airport was also the pointed Supervisor of the Communications OF CALIFORNIA Unit in the Services Division on August 5, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES starting point in 1937 for Amelia Earhart’s ill- fated round-the-world flight. 1984. He was then appointed Police Lieuten- Thursday, May 2, 2002 Historic landmarks in Oakland include the ant in the Operations Division on December Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise Dunsmuir House, Mills Hall located on the 31, 1984, and Day Shift Watch Commander of today to commemorate the 150th anniversary Mills College campus, the Paramount Theatre, the Operations Division on January 5, 1986, of the City of Oakland. One hundred and fifty the USS Hornet (CV–12), and several build- before being promoted to his current position years ago, on May 4, 1852, the City of Oak- ings designed by architects Julia Morgan and as Police Captain on July 16, 1986. land was incorporated. It is my great privilege Bernard Maybeck. Additional landmarks in the On January 15, 1989, Ron Hunt was as- to represent the Ninth District of California, district include the C.L. Dellums Train Station, signed as Commander of the Information Sec- which includes Oakland, a city that has played the just-opened Chabot Observatory and tion of the Services Division, and was then as- a vital role in the history, economy, and cul- Science Center, Children’s Fairyland (Walt signed as Commander of the Patrol Section in Disney’s blueprint for Disneyland), Jack Lon- ture of the wonderful state of California and the Operations Division on January 13, 1991. don Square, Lake Merritt, Oakland’s China- the nation. He was assigned to the Investigative Services The City of Oakland has cultivated a rich town, and the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Division on January 10, 1993, to Support history in the last 150 years. The city offers Building. Services on January 24, 1995, and to com- ethnic diversity, intellectual ferment, and eco- Three of Oakland’s annual events were re- mand the Traffic Services portion of Investiga- nomic vitality, and has made a wide array of cently placed as a ‘‘Local Legacy’’ in the Li- tive/Traffic Services on July 1, 1996. He was contributions to science, technology, literature, brary of Congress’ Bicentennial celebration. transferred from Patrol to Investigative Serv- the arts, and business. These events are the Dia de los Muertos, The Oakland emerged as a major commercial Black Cowboys Parade and the Festival of ices on January 13, 1997, and to the Support and transportation center in the heyday of the Greece. I am proud that these events are rec- Division on July 2, 2000. California Gold Rush of 1849. It became a ognized by the Library of Congress as a local Captain Hunt holds P.O.S.T. Basic, Inter- crucial transit point from the San Francisco legacy. mediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Man- Bay to Sutter’s Mill and the Sierra Nevada With a century and a half of history behind agement Certificates, and also earned a Mas- foothills. Oakland dramatically expanded after it, Oakland now stands at the brink of a new ter of Science Degree in Management on the tragic San Francisco earthquake of 1906 century and a new millennium. As we move June 10, 1995, from the California State Poly- as Californians sought firmer ground. The forward into the future, we must continue to technic University, Pomona. celebrate our diversity, remember our past, city’s population significantly increased again He graduated from Command College Class during the World War II, when thousands of and refute Gertrude Stein’s famous Oakland lament that ‘‘there was no there there.’’ There 19 on January 13, 1995, and his paper, ‘‘The Americans came to the City to work in the Role of the First-Line Patrol Supervisor in a busy shipyards, the Oakland Army Base, and is a there, there, and for a hundred and fifty Medium-Sized Police Department by the Year the Naval Air Station in Alameda. years there has been. Congratulations to the 2004’’ was accepted for publication. He com- As the city grew, so did its commitment to people of Oakland on 150 years of history and pleted the Leadership Fremont program in progressive activism. Individuals stood tall for tradition. June, 1998. their rights and organized others to follow suit. f The recipient of 73 commendations, he led Individuals such as Cotrell Lawrence Dellums, HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF the completion of the new police facility, which a Pullman porter and a Bay Area representa- CAPTAIN RONALD E. HUNT OF tive for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por- THE FREMONT POLICE DEPART- opened in 1995. On several occasions, Cap- ters, began organizing fellow African-Ameri- MENT tain Hunt has served as Acting Police Chief, cans to join the union in 1925, when Oakland and was a valuable member of many Fremont was still strongly linked to the passenger rails. police ‘‘Baker to Vegas’’ running teams as well As the head of the Alameda County NAACP, HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK as the Special Olympics Torch Run. OF CALIFORNIA he helped the AFL–CIO consolidate its mem- Under Captain Hunt’s leadership, the Fre- bership by delivering the support of Black rail- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 2, 2002 mont Police Department’s Megan’s Law data- road workers and members of the NAACP, base program became an outstanding suc- and was among the first to organize voter reg- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, on May 4, 2002, cess. Captain Hunt was responsible for cre- istration campaigns in the district. C.L. Del- the Fremont Police Department will celebrate ating the Internet database, which allows par- lums’ spirit of activism has remained alive in the retirement of one of its finest officers, Cap- ents to monitor where convicted sexual offend- Oakland throughout the years. tain Ronald E. Hunt. ers live. This program has one of the highest Two-time Socialist Party Candidate for In his 32-year law enforcement career, Cap- Mayor and Call of the Wild author Jack Lon- tain Hunt has gathered law enforcement ex- rates of inquiry in the state, and has been don called Oakland his home for nearly thirty pertise in a wide variety of subjects, published copied by many other police departments. years. From this city, London wrote many of a report, and created and managed a re- I am honored to join the colleagues of Cap- his vivid evocations of the Far North. The East nowned program to keep sex offenders away tain Ronald E. Hunt in commending him for Bay’s sometimes chilly climate may have from children. his many years of dedicated and

VerDate 112000 04:44 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.005 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 exemplary service to law enforcement. His stituent, Jaclyn F. Smith of Pioneer, Ohio, who I am pleased with the Limberlost Council’s commitment to excellence has left its irre- recently accepted her appointment to the U.S. commitment to providing young girls with en- placeable mark on the Fremont Police Depart- Air Force Academy. riching experiences. Again, I would like to con- ment. Jaclyn will soon graduate from Montpelier gratulate the Girl Scouts of the USA, and es- f High School. During her high school career, pecially the Limberlost Council, on their 90th she has maintained a 4.0 grade point average anniversary. A TRIBUTE TO DR. STANLEY HUGH and is ranked first in her graduating class. She f SMITH is an accomplished athlete, earning varsity let- ters in track and cross country. And, she has CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS clearly demonstrated her leadership ability, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA ON ITS OF NEW YORK serving as captain of the track and cross 150TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country teams, and as Vice President of the Thursday, May 2, 2002 National Honor Society. HON. BARBARA LEE Jaclyn Smith can be very proud of her many OF CALIFORNIA Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of accomplishments. She is a credit to her family, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the late Dr. Stanley Hugh Smith in recognition her school, and her community. By accepting Thursday, May 2, 2002 of his lifelong commitment to education. her appointment, Jaclyn is accepting a unique Stan was bom on October 23, 1925 in Trini- challenge. Ms. LEE. Ms. Speaker, Whereas, Oakland dad, West Indies. Having been raised in To- The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership was incorporated on May 4, 1852; and bago, he immigrated to the U.S., where he re- development for the United States Air Force. Whereas, the City has grown from a hamlet ceived his undergraduate and masters de- As a member of the Cadet Air Wing, she will of 75 citizens to become California’s eighth grees from Fisk University in 1949 and 1950, face a most demanding academic curriculum largest city and the 42nd most populous city in respectively. In 1953, Stanley Smith earned a and physical regimen. She will live, study and the United States; and Doctorate of Philosophy at Washington State prepare in an environment where strong lead- Whereas, Oakland recognized as one of the University. ership thrives, individual achievement is ex- most ethnically diverse cities in the United Returning to the South to begin his career, pected, and personal integrity is demanded. States with over 125 different languages and Stan first taught at Livingstone College in Mr. Speaker, General John W. Vessey, Jr. dialects spoken there; and North Carolina, where he became Chairman of once wrote, ‘‘The Nation’s ability to remain Whereas, Oakland shipyards produced the Sociology Department. After moving to free and at peace depends in no small meas- more than 35 percent of the entire Pacific Tuskegee, Alabama to work at Tuskegee Uni- ure on whether we will continue to inspire our Coast cargo ship output in World War II and versity, he was elected to the City Council of youth to serve.’’ Oakland canneries processed 60 percent of Tuskegee, making him the first African Amer- I am confident that Jaclyn Smith has the total food stuffs for the war effort making Oak- ican elected in the Deep South since Recon- character and ability to excel at the U.S. Air land an important player in the ‘‘arsenal of de- struction. Force Academy. I ask my colleagues to join mocracy’’; and Stan also worked for Meharry Medical Col- me in wishing her well as she begins her very Whereas, President Herbert Hoover cast his lege in Nashville, Tennessee in the field of important service to our Nation. first ballot in the 1896 Presidential election as a young adult living in Oakland; and community psychiatry. He served as Dean of f Fisk University and of the College of Human Whereas, William F. Knowland, publisher of Resources at Southern Illinois University at CONGRATULATIONS, GIRL SCOUTS the Oakland Tribune, served in the U. S. Sen- Carbondale. He was also President of Shaw OF THE USA, ON 90TH ANNIVER- ate from August 1945 to January 1959 includ- University in Raleigh, North Carolina. SARY ing majority leadership under President Dwight After years of dynamic and enriching edu- D. Eisenhower; and cational experiences, Stanley reestablished his HON. MARK E. SOUDER Whereas, Earl Warren, the fourteenth Chief career in foreign affairs and international stud- OF INDIANA Justice of the United States Supreme Court, ies, becoming the first African American Staff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES began his career of public service in 1919 as Director of the U.S. House of Representative’s Thursday, May 2, 2002 Deputy City Attorney of the City of Oakland; Subcommittee on International Operations of and Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the Foreign Affairs Committee. Later, he Whereas, Oakland-born Edwin Meese III congratulate, somewhat belatedly, the Girl served as Staff Director for the Subcommittee began his public service career as an Ala- Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) on their 90th an- on Africa. meda County deputy district attorney before After retiring from the Congress, Stanley niversary, which took place on March 12, serving as counselor to President Ronald continued to play an active role in his commu- 2002. On this special occasion, I would like to Reagan and U. S. Attorney General; and nity. In addition to serving as a consultant to commend Girl Scout leaders and volunteers, Whereas, Ronald V. Dellums, an Oakland the National Association for Equal Opportunity who have devoted time and energy in pre- native, served in the House of Representa- in Higher Education, he worked with several paring young girls to be our Nation’s future tives from January 1971 to February 1998; churches and young people around the Wash- leaders. and Throughout its ninety year history, Girl ington, D.C. area. Whereas, the lovingly-restored Potomac, Stanley Smith is survived by his loving wife, Scouting has promoted the development of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s beloved Sarah; his devoted son, Stephen Hugh; and leadership and character in young girls. ‘‘Floating White House’’, offers dockside tours his grandson, Stephen Dysart Smith. I am GSUSA teaches girls to serve God and Coun- and Bay cruises from Oakland; and proud to have known and worked with him try and help others at all times. It also encour- Whereas, Oakland is home to the Port of during his tenure at Shaw University and while ages girls to do their best to be honest, fair, Oakland, the fourth largest container port in he was with the House Foreign Affairs Com- and respectful of others. With committed the United States and among the top twenty- mittee. As a dedicated educator and foreign adults as leaders and volunteers, young five worldwide; and policy specialist, Dr. Stanley Hugh Smith will women learn strong values and skills that will Whereas, as part of the fourth largest econ- be sorely missed. serve them their entire lives. omy in the United States, Oakland’s leading I am especially proud of the Girl Scouts of industry sectors include business services, f Limberlost Council, which serves six counties health care services, transportation, food proc- RECOGNIZING JACLYN F. SMITH in Northeast Indiana. The Council has been essing, light manufacturing, government, arts, ON HER APPOINTMENT TO THE creative and innovative in reaching out to girls culture and entertainment; and U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY in the community. It currently serves five in Whereas, Oakland has been home to every nine girls across Adams, Allen, DeKalb, scores of nationally-known actors (Clint HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR Huntington, Steuben, and Wells County. The Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Mark Curry), authors OF OHIO Council also benefits from the cultural diversity (Jack London, Amy Tan, Gertrude Stein), mu- of the area by serving one in every three Afri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sicians (Sheila E., the Pointer Sisters, En can American girls, one in every four Native Vogue), and sports figures (Rickey Hender- Thursday, May 2, 2002 American girls, one in every five Asian girls, son, Al Attles, Gary Payton); and Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great one in every five Caucasian girls, and one in Whereas, Oakland will celebrate its 150th pride that I rise today to recognize my con- every six Hispanic/Latina girls. Anniversary on May 4, 2002, with a day-long

VerDate 112000 04:44 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.009 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E693 public celebration that kicks off a 16-week 1993 in connection with legislation relating to sale method is unavailable upon the sale of a 150th Anniversary Season that culminates in the treatment of intangibles. Unfortunately, business, it does go a long way towards ad- the Second Annual Art & Soul Festival over Congress may not have fully appreciated the dressing one of the most egregious situations. Labor Day Weekend: consequences to sellers of business interests. I urge my colleagues to support this worthy Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House In 1993, the Congress adopted rules to clar- legislation. of Representatives That Congress congratu- ify the amortization of acquired intangibles f lates the City of Oakland on its 150th anniver- (e.g., goodwill, going concern value). The sary. 1993 change required intangibles to be written SUPPORTING NATIONAL BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH f off over a 15-year period, but specified that any gain on the sale of the intangibles attrib- SPEECH OF INTRODUCTION OF THE INSTALL- utable to previous amortization deductions MENT SALE PROTECTION ACT OF would be treated as depreciation recapture. As HON. BETTY McCOLLUM 2002 a result, tax on this gain must be paid imme- OF MINNESOTA diately in the year of sale. Because these new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WALLY HERGER rules generally applied to intangibles acquired Tuesday, April 30, 2002 OF CALIFORNIA after August, 1993, business owners are now Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only just beginning to feel the effects of the re- in support of H. Con. Res. 358, Supporting the Thursday, May 2, 2002 capture rule. This rule is having a particularly Goals of National Better Hearing and Speech adverse effect on service businesses, because Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I am today in- Month. intangibles such as goodwill and going con- Hearing loss is the most frequently occur- troducing legislation that would restore effec- cern value represent a major portion of the ring birth defect in the United States, affecting tive use of the installment method of account- value of those businesses. 3 of every 1,000 newborns. Newborn hearing ing to long-term service business owners who For a simplified example, take the case of a loss is 20 times more prevalent than PKU, a sell their business interests. business owner who purchased an interest in condition for which all newborns are currently The installment method of accounting allows an architectural firm for $ 100 in 1993, sub- screened. Often, hearing loss is not detected a seller to pay tax on the gain from a sale as stantially all of the value of which was attrib- until a child is 2 to 3 years old. the seller receives the sale proceeds. This tax utable to going concern value. The owner, Fortunately, there is a quick procedure that treatment matches the time for paying the tax who has actively participated in the business, can be used to test infant hearing before to when the seller has the cash with which to retires in 2009 and sells the business for newborns leave the hospital. Starting in 2000, pay that tax. $200, payable in ten equal annual install- Congress made grants available to the states As many Members are aware, in the last ments. This sale would produce $100 of cap- through Health Resources and Services Ad- Congress, we acted on a recommendation ital gain (at an assumed tax rate of 20 per- ministration and Centers for Disease Control from the Clinton Administration to repeal the cent) and $100 of ordinary income (at an as- to help reach the goal of testing every infant installment method of accounting for accrual sumed tax rate of 33 percent), generating a for hearing loss. States use the federal grants basis taxpayers. Only after such change be- total tax of S53. Because of the intangibles re- to train audiologists to use screening equip- came law did we discover that we had effec- capture rule, the seller will have to pay $35, or ment and educate parents on the need for tively eliminated the installment method of ac- 66 percent of the total tax, in the first year, de- hearing screening and follow-up care. counting for many small business owners and, spite having received only 10 percent of the The federal dollars are important to the suc- as a result, made it much more difficult for sale proceeds in that year. This result is clear- cess of the newborn screenings. Nationally, 67 those business owners to sell their busi- ly inequitable and defeats the purpose of al- percent of babies are presently screened, up nesses. These business owners were forced lowing business owners to use the installment from 20 percent in 1999. In my home state of to pay the entire federal income tax due on method of reporting gain from the sale of the Minnesota, only 8 percent of hospitals the sale of their business in the year of sale, business. Moreover, the result is especially screened newborns for hearing loss before the even though the proceeds of the sale would harsh in cases where a business owner is re- state received the federal grant money. Today, be received over several years. This up-front tiring and selling the business. 85 percent of Minnesota hospitals perform the demand by the government forced business My bill would allow a long-term active partic- screenings. owners to borrow to pay the tax or to accept ipant in a service business to report intangi- We know that infants identified with hearing lower sale prices in order to induce buyers to bles recapture gain on the installment basis loss before 6 months have a significant aca- pay enough up-front to cover the seller’s tax. along with other gain from the sale. The legis- demic and social advantage over those who To its credit, the Congress admitted its mis- lation would not change the character of any are not in a program by 6 months. The aver- take and retroactively restored the installment gain. As such, intangibles recapture gain age savings in special education costs per method to accrual basis taxpayers in the In- would continue to be ordinary income to re- child if hearing loss is detected early enough stallment Tax Correction Act of 2000 (P.L. flect the fact that it previously gave rise to an is $400,000. The UNHS program pays for 106–573), which was enacted on December ordinary deduction. The bill is limited to long- itself in special education savings many times 28, 2000. term participants because they are the individ- over. While restoring the installment method for uals who would otherwise be likely to suffer Sadly, the $13 million in HRSA grants were accrual method taxpayers in 2000 was the the greatest hardship under the recapture rule cut from the President’s proposed FY 2003 right thing to do, it did not go far enough in and who are most likely to be relying on in- budget. These cuts may undo the progress we remedying the installment sale problems of stallment sale payments to supplement their have made in ensuring that every infant is business owners. Despite the clear policy de- retirement income. screened for hearing loss before leaving the cision by Congress in 2000 to permit sellers of Specifically, my bill would allow an individual hospital. businesses to use the installment method, who has been an active participant for five of I want to thank Congressman RYAN for some long-term business owners continue to the prior seven years in a business in which bringing attention to such an important issue. be required to pay a significant portion of total capital is not a material incomeproducing fac- Under this resolution recognizing Better Hear- taxes upon entering into an installment sale of tor (i.e., a service business) to report on the ing and Speech Month, Congress commends their business, even though they have not yet installment basis any intangibles recapture in- the 41 States that have implemented routine received any significant part of the sale pro- come resulting from the disposition of an inter- hearing screenings for every newborn before ceeds. est in the business. they leave the hospital. An exception to the installment sale method Because this proposal does not apply to de- We still have work to do, however. I recently of accounting requires taxpayers to pay all tax preciation recapture from tangible property, met with constituents who had to battle doc- attributable to depreciation recapture in the the proposal does not conflict with the original tors to get hearing screening for their new- year of a sale. This depreciation recapture rule goals of Congress in adopting the depreciation born, even though their older son suffered was adopted in 1984 in order to prevent tax- recapture exception to the installment sale from hearing loss. As members of Congress payers from engaging in ‘‘churning’’ trans- rules. Specifically, this is not a change that we can do more to help parents. No parent actions, sale/leasebacks, and other tax shelter would permit tax sheltering through any sort of should have to fight for basic infant health transactions involving real estate and equip- ‘‘churning’’ transactions. care. ment. However, the recapture provision was While this proposal does not address all of Hearing screening in 41 states is not expanded well beyond its original purpose in the potential cases in which the installment enough. We must continue this success in

VerDate 112000 04:44 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.016 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 every state. I have promised the people of the Norm Carlson, a longtime UF assistant di- As a proud father and a loving husband, he 4th District of Minnesota that I am committed rector of media relations: ‘‘He had the ear of and his wife have three children, two adopted to working in Congress for essential programs everybody.’’—St. Petersburg Times and their natural son, Kirby. like newborn hearing screening. I hope my Former Gators football coach Steve Spurrier Mr. Speaker, Frank Harris has lived a life of colleagues will join me in this commitment to once said: ‘‘When you talk of Gator spirit and hard work and dedication to his church, his improving the quality of life for our nation’s love for the university, Alfred McKethan em- family and community. As such he is more children, families, and communities. bodies what that is all about.’’—St. Petersburg than worthy of receiving this recognition today f Times and I urge my colleagues to join me in hon- Brooksville lawyer Joe Mason, Mr. oring this truly remarkable man on his 80th QUOTES ABOUT MR. ALFRED McKethan’s nephew: ‘‘His influence is every- Birthday. MCKETHAN where you look. Probably no one in the last f half-century has had as much of an impact on HON. KAREN L. THURMAN the community as he has had.’’—St. Peters- RECOGNIZING TAYLOR G. MARK WARD ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO OF FLORIDA burg Times THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim Kimbrough, who married Mr. McKethan’s daughter, then took over as head Thursday, May 2, 2002 of SunTrust Bank/Nature Coast, said: ‘‘It’s HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, U.S. Sen. been a privilege to be at his side profes- OF OHIO BOB GRAHAM: ‘‘. . . a legacy unmatched by sionally.’’—St. Petersburg Times IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any other.’’ County Commissioner Chairwoman Nancy Thursday, May 2, 2002 U.S. Sen. BILL NELSON: ‘‘Alfred McKethan Robinson: ‘‘Alfred McKethan was an icon and was not just a leader—he was a doer.’’ a visionary. He’ll be missed.’’—St. Petersburg Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Gov. Jeb Bush, ‘‘Alfred McKethan was larg- Times pride that I rise today to recognize my con- er than life, . . . a monumental contributor to Robert Buckner, Mr. McKethan’s oldest stituent, Taylor G. Markward of Middle Point, this state.’’—Hernando Today grandson: ‘‘He kept up with what was going Ohio, who recently accepted his appointment Congresswoman KAREN THURMAN, ‘‘His on in Hernando County.’’—St. Petersburg to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. mantle was sharing with everyone else. The Times Taylor will soon graduate from Van Wert mantle he left behind is the people he left be- Jane Padgett, an assistant principal at High School. During his high school career, he hind.’’—Hernando Today Hernando High and a distant relative: ‘‘I think has maintained a high grade point average, Mr. Hjalma Johnson, Dade City banker: ‘‘All he has always been keenly interested in the and is a member of the National Honor Soci- of us will see farther because we stood on the welfare of this county and its place in the ety. He is an accomplished athlete, earning shoulders of this giant. Mr. Chairman, you will state.’’—St. Petersburg Times varsity letters in football and basketball. And, be well missed and never forgotten.’’— Oma Lee Vance, worked with McKethan at he has clearly demonstrated his leadership Hernando Times the bank for nearly 40 years: ‘‘His door was ability, serving as Vice President of the Stu- Mr. Colin Campbell of the Virginia Military always open. He was just a very compas- dent Body, President of the Key Club and as Institute, where Mr. McKethan began his col- sionate person, considering his standing in life a captain of the football and basketball teams. lege career: ‘‘Mr. McKethan loved to empower and the community.’’—St. Petersburg Times Taylor Markward can be very proud of his young leaders.’’—Hernando Times Gene Manuel, owner of Coastal Engineer- many accomplishments. He is a credit to his Rev. Don Lawson, pastor of Brooksville’s ing: ‘‘He’s one of the few people that I ever family, his school, and his community. By ac- First Presbyterian Church: ‘‘Alfred McKethan knew in my lifetime who would do something cepting his appointment, Taylor is accepting a was a powerful man of insight and vision. But for you without expecting anything in re- unique challenge. from my perspective, he had a humble turn.’’—St. Petersburg Times The Academy is the pinnacle of leadership heart.’’—Hernando Today Dominick Cabriele, chairman of the development for the United States Army. As a Former University of Florida President John Hernando County Democratic Party: ‘‘Mr. member of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, he will Lombardi: ‘‘He represented the very best of McKethan was a lifelong Democrat and a face a most demanding academic curriculum the spirit of our alumni. . . . He’s just one of steadfast supporter of the Democratic Party and physical regimen. He will live, study and our heroes.’’—St. Petersburg Times and its principles.... His loss is irreplace- prepare in an environment where strong lead- Retired State Senator Ed Price Jr. from Bra- able.’’—St. Petersburg Times ership thrives, individual achievement is ex- denton: ‘‘He was a very friendly person, but he Len Tria, vice president of Coastal Engi- pected, and personal integrity is demanded. could get hard-nosed when the occasion al- neering and former Hernando County commis- Mr. Speaker, General John W. Vessey, Jr. lowed for it.’’—St. Petersburg Times sioner: ‘‘He never forgot his roots. His motto once wrote, ‘‘The Nation’s ability to remain Banker Marion G. ‘‘Bubber’’ Nelson of Pan- was, ‘You build your community, you build free and at peace depends in no small meas- ama City: ‘‘He just had a good way of talking your bank.’ ’’—St. Petersburg Times ure on whether we will continue to inspire our and enthusing somebody and developing am- f youth to serve.’’ I am confident that Taylor Markward has the bition. There were no crazy things about IN HONOR OF FRANK HARRIS character and ability to excel at the U.S. Mili- him.’’—St. Petersburg Times tary Academy at West Point. I ask my col- Former Brooksville State Rep. John HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS leagues to join me in wishing him well as he Culbreath, now a Tallahassee lobbyist: ‘‘Alfred OF NEW YORK begins his very important service to our na- for his lifetime was really the pulse and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. heartbeat of Hernando County.’’—St. Peters- burg Times Thursday, May 2, 2002 f Chuck Smith, a former state lawmaker from Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Brooksville: ‘‘Alfred McKethan was an excel- Frank Harris on the occasion of is 80th Birth- SUPERINTENDENT SHARON lent politician. You’re not an excellent politician day. JONES OF THE FREMONT UNI- if you’re mean to people or make them Frank Harris was born and raised in Boston, FIED SCHOOL DISTRICT mad.’’—St. Petersburg Times MA. He left Boston when he joined the army. Jim Talley, editor of the defunct Brooksville After completing his military service he moved HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Sun-Journal newspaper: Mr. McKethan ‘‘by to New York. He has served St. Barnabas OF CALIFORNIA style and demeanor symbolized Brooksville’s Episcopal Church for 40 years. He is very ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES yesteryear, caught in the mid 20th century, tive in his church. He has been an usher, he though he prided himself on always looking is on the vestry, and he is in the Brotherhood Thursday, May 2, 2002 ‘out yonder.’ He left his mark, and it was a big where he has worked as the secretary and Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to one.’’—St. Petersburg Times treasurer for over 20 years. In addition to his honor Sharon Jones on the day of her retire- University of Florida’s Athletic Director Jer- work in the church, before retiring, Frank ment as superintendent of the Fremont Unified emy Foley: ‘‘His passion for the university and worked for Con Edison for over 20 years in School District in Fremont, California. this program . . . there was no bigger Gator. Brooklyn and Buchanan, New York. He has For 37 years, Sharon Jones has served the I’m going to miss him immeasurably . . . ’’— been happily married to Annie Harris for 44 Fremont Unified School District and the com- St. Petersburg Times years. munity of Fremont as a teacher, vice principal,

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.019 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E695 principal, Director of Elementary Education, only unconstitutional, but, by removing re- TRIBUTE TO OREGON NATIONAL and Superintendent. sources from the control of consumers and GUARD Sharon Jones attended the Fremont Unified placing them under the control of bureaucrats School District from elementary school through and politically-powerful special interests, these HON. GREG WALDEN high school. Her success in giving back to the programs actually retard economic develop- OF OREGON community is evident in the visionary edu- ment in the countries receiving this ‘‘aid!’’ This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cational programs she has directed and the is because funds received from programs like Thursday, May 2, 2002 high level of student achievement that has re- the AsDF are all-too-often wasted on political sulted from her years at the helm of the boondoggles which benefit the political elites Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise school district. in the recipient countries, but are of little ben- today to pay tribute to the citizen soldiers of A leader who makes quality education her efit to the individual citizens of those countries. the 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry of the Oregon first priority and achieves excellence through In conclusion, HR 2604 authorizes the con- National Guard as they prepare to embark on teamwork, Sharon Jones is recognized among tinued taking of taxpayer funds for unconstitu- an overseas deployment as part of Operation her peers as a mentor. She is a strong advo- tional and economically destructive programs. Noble Eagle. cate of providing respectful treatment of all I therefore urge my colleagues to reject this Last month the men and women of the 1– students and staff in a harassment-free envi- bill, return the money to the American tax- 186th conducted Soldier Readiness Proc- ronment. payers, and show the world that the United essing as part of their home-station mobiliza- In her long and distinguished career, Sharon States Congress is embracing the greatest tion, and soon they will leave their homes in Jones has ensured balanced educational pro- means of generating prosperity: the free mar- southern Oregon to receive theater-specific gram equity and led successful bond cam- ket. training at Fort Carson, Colorado before con- paigns. She served as Chief Labor Negotiator f tinuing on to the Sinai region of Egypt. There they will take part in the Multinational Force for the Fremont Unified School District, and CONGRATULATING THE STUDENTS and Observers (MFO) peacekeeping mission was a weekly reading mentor to students at OF CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKAN- in that troubled region of the world before re- an elementary school in the district. SAS ON BEING SELECTED TO turning to their families and loved ones in A recognized leader in the educational field, REPRESENT THEIR STATE AT Sharon Jones is the author of outstanding early 2003. THE NATIONAL HISTORY DAY Mr. Speaker, this mission represents the textbooks in English and social studies. She COMPETITION received the PTA’s highest award, the Golden largest deployment of the Oregon National Oak Award, in February 2002. She received Guard since World War II, when the ‘‘Fighting the Ann Lord memorial award for the 1995– HON. JOHN BOOZMAN Jungeleers’’ of the famed 4lst Infantry Division 1996 school year, in honor of her leadership, OF ARKANSAS patrolled the jungle trails of New Guinea. courage, encouragement, support, and care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While this time Oregon’s citizen soldiers have She is also the recipient of the 1988 California Thursday, May 2, 2002 been called to keep peace rather than make Education Award, the Rotary Foundation’s Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to war, I have every confidence that the dedica- Paul Harris Fellow Award, and the Certificate congratulate the students from two cities lo- tion they will bring to this mission will be no of Commendation from the California Associa- cated in Crawford County, Arkansas. These less than that of their predecessors more than tion of Teachers of English Executive Board. students will represent the state of Arkansas a half century ago. I am honored to join the colleagues of Shar- at the National History Day competition in Mr. Speaker, the deployment of the 1–186th on Jones in commending her for her many June at the University of Maryland. There are is significant for a number of reasons, not the years of dedicated and exemplary service to six students from Van Buren High School and least of which is that this is only the second the Fremont Unified School District. Her com- six students from Alma High School. There time a reserve-component unit has been mitment to honesty, integrity and trust in edu- are also two students from Van Buren Middle called upon to perform the Sinai mission. Dur- cation is truly an inspiration to all. School and two students from Alma Middle ing their deployment, Oregon’s guardsmen f School. and women will ensure the freedom of naviga- These students were selected among the tion through the Strait of Tiran at the southern INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR best in Arkansas in the categories of historical entrance to the Gulf of Agaba. The task force AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT documentary, historical performance, historical will be responsible for the operation of check- exhibit, or historical paper. They have spent points, reconnaissance patrols and observa- SPEECH OF the last several months researching their top- tion points along the international border sepa- HON. RON PAUL ics as they related their projects to this year’s rating Israel and Egypt OF TEXAS national theme: Revolution, Reaction and Re- Mr. Speaker, as these brave Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form. travel to the Holy Land to serve as peace- It is admirable in today’s society to see keepers, it is fitting that we recall the book of Wednesday, May 1, 2002 young people willing to go the extra mile to Isaiah, which reads, ‘‘I heard the voice of the Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Congress can per- improve their academic skills. These students Lord, saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will form a great service to the American taxpayer, will now have an advantage as they prepare go for us?’ Then said I, ‘Here am I; send as well as citizens in developing countries, by themselves for college. Their respective teach- me.’’’ Like Isaiah of old, citizens of this great rejecting HR 2604, which reauthorizes two ers also deserve our respect today. They have nation have always stepped forth to answer multilateral development banks, the Inter- proven that excellent teaching must go beyond the call of their leaders, and this tradition con- national Fund for Agricultural Development the 8 to 3 school day. Mary Beth Duncan, tinues today. (IFAD) and the Asian Development Fund Toney McMurray, Erin Mills, Beth Graham, Mr. Speaker, volunteering for the National (AsDF). Julia Cottrell, Brad Ball and Teddy McMurray Guard takes a special kind of sacrifice. It Congress has no constitutional authority to are fine examples of the best in the teaching means working 40 or 50 hours a week in a ci- take money from American taxpayers and profession. Their encouragement and dedica- vilian job and then spending the weekend send that money overseas for any reason. tion has encouraged these students to strive training, drilling, cleaning equipment, going to Furthermore, foreign aid undermines the re- to excellence and be successful in their en- the field, and preparing for the day when you cipient countries’ long-term economic progress deavors. are called upon to play a vital role in our na- by breeding a culture of dependency. Iron- On behalf of the 3rd Congressional District tion’s defense. As this deployment dem- ically, foreign aid also undermines long-term of Arkansas and the U.S. House of Represent- onstrates, it means putting your life on hold for United States foreign policy goals by breeding atives I would like to recognize Mandy Blair, months or years at a time—saying goodbye to resentment among recipients of the aid, which Alayne Chanthaseny, Erin Gatling, Maegan your spouse and your children and the com- may manifest itself in a foreign policy hostile Gray, Katie Fingerhut, Ashley Helms, Natalie forts of civilian life to serve the United States to the United States. Harris, Russell Moore, Chase Phipps, Zach under conditions that are often less than ideal. If Congress lacks authority to fund an inter- Thomas, Dustin Seaton, Andrew Simpson, This is a duty that the men and women of the national food aid program, then Congress cer- Elizabeth Watkins, Colby Webb and Cameron Oregon Guard under-take without complaint tainly lacks authority to use taxpayer funds to Word for their outstanding work and wish them and without question, never shirking from the promote economic development in foreign luck in the upcoming National History Day responsibility they have accepted. Patriots all, lands. Programs such as the AsDF are not contest. the citizens soldiers of the 1–186th is a unit as

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.024 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 professional and as dedicated as any that has designed to enhance learning in schools; The money from telecommunications auctions ever worn the uniform of the United States. Digitizing educational materials held in our na- was not reinvested in order to enhance our Mr. Speaker, as an Oregonian and as an tion’s libraries, archives, and museums; Tech- democracy, bridge the digital divide, or pro- American, I am proud to call them my country- nology projects supported by volunteers en- mote public interest telecommunications men. I know my colleagues in the House of rolled in AmeriCorps; Projects enhancing the projects. Instead, the auction of licenses for Representatives join me in extending their access of individuals with disabilities to ad- use of the public’s airwaves has been sub- gratitude to the men and women of the 1st vanced telecommunications services; Retrain- jected to the alchemy of budget scorers intent Battalion, 186th Infantry—the Guardians of the ing workers and unemployed individuals with on transforming thin air into gold. Western Gate. skills applicable to the new economy; After- Legitimate telecommunications policy objec- May God bless them, and may God bless school programs for youth focused on com- tives are often undermined by proposals to America. puter literacy and interaction; Local and re- auction certain slices of the airwaves on a f gional programs to expand access to ad- date dictated by budgetary scoring needs. In- vanced telecommunications in areas available stead, auctions should only be scheduled PERSONAL EXPLANATION to the general public; Broadband deployment once the appropriate telecommunications pol- to low-income housing and community centers icy goals have been agreed upon and the con- HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI and to unserved rural areas; and, Conversion ditions necessary for successful licensing OF MAINE of public radio and television broadcasting sta- through auctions have been secured. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions to digital broadcasting technology. This legislation requires the FCC, prior to In addition, Mr. Speaker, the legislation I in- scheduling upcoming auctions, to take action Thursday, May 2, 2002 troduce today establishes a ‘‘Spectrum Com- to achieve the timely transition to digital tele- Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, on April 25, mons.’’ High tech manufacturers, entre- vision by establishing rules governing must- 2002, 1 had to return home due to my son’s preneurs and the proverbial ‘kid in the garage’ carry issues, minimum programming and sudden illness and I was not present to cast could make more robust use of wireless com- broadcasting requirements, and digital tele- my vote for HR 3231, the Barbara Jordan Im- munications if sufficient spectrum were avail- vision receiver benchmarks. It also directs the migration Reform and Accountability Act, and able in unlicensed form for the general public. NTIA and the FCC to take action to secure its amendments. Had I been present I would The bill requires the FCC to establish a 20 additional spectrum for advanced wireless have voted: MHz band of contiguous frequencies below 2 services—including mobile services such as YES on roll call 111. GHz as well as between 3 to 500 MHz be- so-called ‘‘3G’’ services. Sound telecommuni- YES on roll call 112. tween 2 GHz and 6 GHz—a swath of the air- cations policy, consistent with the public inter- YES on roll call 113. waves that would remain open to the public est, would be greatly furthered by putting the NO, on roll call 114, the Issa amendment. and unlicensed. Such a public set-aside could ‘‘policy horse’’ back in front of the ‘‘auction NO, on roll call 115, the Lofgren amend- foster the formation of an open platform for in- cart.’’ The bill re-establishes this principle in ment, and novation, entrepreneurial activity, and public wireless policy. YES, on roll call vote 116 for final passage. communications. It would also militate against f f unhealthy consolidation of spectrum in the hands of too few providers. REMARKS FOR THE NATIONAL INTRODUCTION OF ‘‘WIRELESS An unlicensed area of the airwaves will per- DAY OF PRAYER IN WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AND mit the public, through the use of ‘smart’ radio DIGITAL DIVIDENDS ACT’’ technology and better receiver equipment, to HON. MIKE McINTYRE harness the airwaves for countless applica- OF NORTH CAROLINA HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY tions if the government is willing to give back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS to the public a portion of its own airwaves in Thursday, May 2, 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such an unlicensed format. From ‘‘wi-fi’’ tech- Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, what a privi- Thursday, May 2, 2002 nology and low power ‘‘Bluetooth’’ wireless connections, to so-called ‘‘802.11b’’ protocols, lege it is to be with you today. I am especially Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- wireless local area networks and Net connec- pleased that my wife is here! She got up early troducing the ‘‘Wireless Technology Invest- tions, utilization of publicly available airwaves and left North Carolina at 5:00 a.m. to surprise ment and Digital Dividends Act.’’ I am pro- can help connect people and businesses in me. [applause] Yes, lets give her a hand! And posing this measure in order to advance three cost-effective and spectrum efficient ways. I appreciate my staff being here! In just a little key goals: (1) to create a permanent public in- The ‘‘Spectrum Commons’’ will also help to while—back in my hometown of Lumberton, terest telecommunications trust fund; (2) to es- propel economic growth and innovation by North Carolina—scores of people will be gath- tablish a ‘‘Spectrum Commons’’; and (3) to re- opening up the airwaves to new marketplace ering around the Robeson County Courthouse capture wireless policymaking from unrelated entry by individuals and entities unaffiliated to pray for us here in Washington—and for our budgetary initiatives. with established network providers. nation and our world. Ten years ago I was Mr. Speaker, the public deserves to reap Finally, Mr. Speaker, it is important that tele- part of a local family commission that began the benefits of the sale of licenses to its air- communications policymaking reassert itself in our observance of the National Day of Prayer waves, not only in the offering of new com- wireless policy, where for too long budget pri- back home, and it has been exciting to see mercial services or the temporary infusion of orities have warped sound policy. Since Con- the ever-increasing number of people who cash into the Federal treasury. The public gress first enacted legislation in 1993 to permit gather to pray on this day—both locally and should also enjoy the ‘‘dividends’’ that can be the Federal Communications Commission nationally. reaped by reinvesting money raised through (FCC) to distribute certain airwave licenses to Why should we pray? Why is prayer impor- use of a public asset in a manner designed to the public through the use of auctions, the tant? Think about it! How many times have we promote educational technology projects, edu- FCC has used this licensing mechanism nu- prayed really expecting on answer? Prayer is cational software R&D, as well as initiatives merous times and the U.S. Government has important because it emphasizes God’s addressing the digital divide. reaped billions of dollars for general revenue peace, God’s power, God’s purpose. Peace, The bill I am introducing today creates a purposes. The initial principle behind auctions power and purpose. permanent trust fund (the ‘‘Digital Dividends was to enhance telecommunications policy First, we know God’s peace through prayer. Trust Fund’’) from wireless auction revenue to goals through the efficient licensing of fre- Luke 18:1 is a parable to show that all times fund such public interest telecommunications quency spectrum, where the revenue an auc- we ought to pray and not lose heart. So often initiatives. Splitting the grants into two general tion raised represented an additional beneficial we consume ourselves with fear rather than categories—‘‘human capital telecommuni- dividend to the taxpayer. with faith. We forget that prayer should be the cations investments’’ and ‘‘broadband infra- Over time, however, the use of auctions has first resort, not the last resort! Too often we structure investments for public access and become perverted. They are increasingly ad- buy the lie that the world has taught us: ‘‘Well, rural development’’ the Digital Dividends Trust vocated primarily for purposes of raising gen- I guess there’s nothing left to do but pray Fund authorizes grants for the following initia- eral revenue irrespective of whether such auc- about it!’’ We ought to talk to God first, be- tives: Training of teachers & other personnel tions advance sound telecommunications pol- cause He already knows the outcome, and He at schools and libraries eligible for E-rate fund- icy. Moreover, the money raised from auctions can handle it! So often we rob ourselves of ing; R&D for cutting-edge educational software has been sent directly to the U.S. Treasury. peace because we forget that God is bigger

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.027 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E697 than any problem we may face. We should Makes you fit to live with others, and fit to live Department is the overwhelming support of open our Bible-right in the middle to Psalms alone. the community. From fund-raisers to town and read out loud in our closet or our room Pray? Why pray? What can praying do? bbq’s, parades, and other events, the depart- Psalms 140-145. As we praise God first, we It brings God down from Heaven To live and ment has been interwoven in the fabric of the will realize the truth of the Scripture that says work with you.’’ community. When an organization becomes God inhabits the praise of his people, and He We all should follow the teaching of I Thes- such an integral part of our town or village, it will give us peace in the midst of our cir- salonians 5:17 ‘‘to pray without ceasing.’’ In- makes the loss of life, a cold reality in fire de- cumstances. deed, if any of us desire to know the True partments across the nation, an even more Second, prayer is important because it re- Source of Power, it cannot be found in a build- bitter pill to swallow. Such was the case in minds us of God’s power. ‘‘Ask, and it shall be 1979, when the Narrowsburg lost its Assistant given to you; seek, and you will find; knock ing, in a person, or in a place; it must be found in the one who is the only true source Chief Paul Brock and members Brett Hankins and it shall be opened to you,’’ Jesus teaches and Jay Laraia. It was a tragic loss to the de- in Matthew 7:7. ‘‘For everyone who asks re- of power. Prayer gives us an opportunity to express our heart to God, and it gives Him the partment and the town. But the strength of vol- ceives, and he who seeks finds, and to him unteerism is the infusion of new and enthusi- who knocks,, it will be opened.’’ Many times, opportunity to speak to a receptive heart. May all of our hearts be receptive to this astic members who are willing to serve, and we don’t even bother to ask for help of guid- although they can never take the place of ance. God promises to give us wisdom if we power. Pray for us here in Washington that we may rely upon the wisdom which only He can those who have been lost or have come be- just ask. He has the power to protect and pro- fore them, their resolve can help heal these vide. ‘‘When you pass through the waters, I give. (1) Please pray not only for wisdom for wounds. Today, Narrowsburg Volunteer Fire will be with you; ... they will not overflow you,’’ Department is stronger than ever. There’s no God says in Isaiah. ‘‘When you walk through members of Congress but also for a spirit of harmony even during debate about important reason to believe that it will continue to grow the fire, you will not be scorched.’’ and be vital for another century and beyond. Third, prayer not only gives us God’s peace issues. (2) Pray for a greater spiritual aware- ness and depth to our relationships with each During the tragedy of September 11, the and power, but also His purpose. Many of you heroism of the fighters was on full display, as have said you saw several of us in Congress other personally here in Congress. (3) Pray that more hearts would be opened to salvation they risked their own lives with stunning brav- singing ‘‘God Bless America’’ on the Capitol ery. Our fire departments are finally receiving steps as the sun set on 9/11 after the terrorist and stronger faith in the God who has given us this wonderful land and this opportunity to the accolades they have long deserved. To attacks. Some have wondered if that was or- those who have truly known the selflessness chestrated or not. Actually, late that afternoon, be a beacon of hope in a world of despair. As Paul says in his letter to the Phillippians: of volunteer fire departments and the fire per- several of us met in Capitol Police head- sonnel in their towns, such as the one we are quarters to talk by telephone speaker with ‘‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let blessed with in Narrowsburg, this bravery was Speaker Hastert and Leader Gephardt, who not much of a surprise. Instead, it is a reflec- were at an undisclosed location. After we fin- your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all under- tion of the brave men and women who have ished talking with them about that evening’s served and continue to serve our communities press conference, someone suggested that we standing, shall guard your hearts and . . . minds in Christ Jesus.’’ nationwide, over the last century, and beyond. pray together. The House chaplain offered to As a Member of our Congressional Fire f let us walk to one of the local churches, but Caucus, I am committed to ensuring that our we said that we didn’t have to go somewhere HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- nation’s firefighters have the support and re- to pray; we could pray right there. And we did. SARY OF NARROWSBURG VOLUN- sources needed to protect themselves and our After the chaplain prayed, we had an oppor- TEER FIRE DEPARTMENT communities. Accordingly, I am gratified that tunity to pray out loud. After a few moments, Congress has stood with our nation’s fire per- a few of us did pray. And when we concluded, HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN sonnel in approving the FIRE Grant program we sang ‘‘God Bless America’’ as a closing OF NEW YORK and providing it with an unprecedented prayer. amount of funding. On this anniversary, I know That night, after the Senate and the House IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 2, 2002 that our Narrowsburg firefighters are grateful leaders spoke at the press conference, mem- for the support they have received and join bers who had been at the prayer time a cou- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- with me in expressing their gratitude to our na- ple of hours earlier spontaneously broke out gratulate a very special volunteer organization tion. into singing that prayer, ‘‘God Bless America.’’ on their 100th anniversary: the Narrowsburg As the citizens of Narrowsburg join together We cannot know God’s will—God’s pur- Volunteer Fire Department in our 20th Con- to celebrate and honor their volunteer fire de- pose—if we won’t talk with Him. As Rosalind gressional District of New York partment, we take a moment to remember Rinker has written, Prayer is the expression of Over the last century, the Narrowsburg Vol- those who we’ve lost in the line of duty and the human heart in conversation with God unteer Fire Department has been a corner- express our thanks to all those who serve our . . . prayer is a dialogue between two per- stone of our community, committed to ensur- nation today. sons who love each other.’’ ing the safety of Narrowsburg’s citizens. The Congratulations to the Narrowsburg Volun- Peace, power, purpose! That is what prayer immeasurable and indispensable public serv- teer Fire Department on its’ 100th anniversary. is about, and that is what we as one nation ice that these volunteers render is a tribute to A grateful nation thanks you. under God should be about! Dr. Charles Allen the dedication and commitment of all those f expresses it well in a poem: who place their lives of the line to protect the ‘‘Worry? Why worry? What can worry do? public. MURDER OF UKRAINIAN HEORHIY It never keeps a trouble from overtaking you. Our nation has been built on an active and GONGADZE STILL UNSOLVED It gives you indigestion and sleepless hours at alert citizenry, working together for the public night, good. That was exactly the first step taken on HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH And fills with gloom the days, however fair and March 4, 1902, when thirty nine concerned bright. OF NEW JERSEY citizens of the hamlet of Narrowsburg signed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It puts a frown upon the face and sharpness a petition supporting a proposal to form and to the tone; organize a Hook and Ladder Company to pro- Thursday, May 2, 2002 We’re unfit to live with others and unfit to live tect ‘‘Narrowsburg and vicinity’’. From the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the alone. group’s first firehouse, built in 1904, to now, murder of Ukrainian investigative journalist Pray? Why pray? What can praying do? the Fire Department has stood as a symbol of Heorhiy Gongadze remains unsolved. On Sep- Praying really changes things, arranges life strength, unity, and determination. It has dem- tember 16, 2000, Gongadze, editor of an Inter- anew. onstrated how a community volunteer group net news publication critical of official, high- It’s good for you digestion, gives peaceful can grow into an efficient and effective organi- level corruption in Ukraine, disappeared. sleep at night zation. Seven weeks later, his remains were found in And fills the grayest, gloomiest day—with rays While their milestones have been numerous Tarashcha in the Kyiv region. of glowing light. and great over the department’s one hundred Repeated expressions of concern to the It puts a smile upon your face, The love note years, one longstanding, underlying and vital Government of Ukraine have been met with in your tone resource of the Narrowsburg Volunteer Fire stonewalling. Over the last 18 months, the

VerDate 112000 04:44 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.031 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 Helsinki Commission, Members of the House out Borders. Over the last year, several inter- The town of Clinton is very fortunate to have and Senate, the Department of State, the national bodies have called on Ukrainian au- an outstanding fire department. As we all OSCE, the Council of Europe and other inter- thorities to launch a fresh investigation into the know—and as the tragedies of September national institutions repeatedly have raised this disappearance and death of Mr. Gongadze 11th reminded us—the job of a firefighter is case and urged President Kuchma and the and other journalists and to allow for an inde- not an easy one. It takes a special person to Ukrainian Government to undertake a speedy, pendent investigation or to set up a new inde- perform the duties required of firefighters. That serious, open and transparent investigation pendent commission of inquiry comprised of duty involves risking their lives every day. into the Gongadze murder case. international investigators. I also hope that the Through the years, these men and their col- Back in December of 2000, 1 urged Ukrain- newly elected Ukrainian parliament will take leagues have performed admirably. Their com- ian authorities to resolve this grave matter in aggressive action in encouraging govern- munity is grateful for their work, and so am I. a timely and just manner before the case fur- mental accountability for solving the murder It is a pleasure to recognize these out- ther tarnished their credibility in dealing with and bringing the perpetrators to justice. standing men, and I know the entire House fundamental human rights. Last July, a num- Mr. Speaker, on March 31, Ukraine held joins me in extending our best wishes to them ber of us were present at the Paris OSCE parliamentary elections. Despite governmental and to their families for a happy and healthy Parliamentary Assembly meeting, where interference in the campaign and abuse of retirement. Gongadze’s widow Myroslava accepted the state resources, the Ukrainian electorate f OSCE PA Prize for Journalism and Democ- showed a strong independent streak with a racy on his behalf. A resolution adopted by the strong pro-democratic, pro-European orienta- ON THE RETIREMENT OF LEVORIS OSCE PA in Paris expressed dismay ‘‘that the tion. A substantial portion of the Ukrainian ROY, A GREAT EDUCATOR criminal investigation into the murder of jour- people clearly want change—they want to live nalist Heorhiy Gongadze has been obstructed in a country where democracy and human HON. NICK LAMPSON by authorities and has not been carried out in rights are honored and where the rule of law OF TEXAS accordance with the rule of law.’’ prevails. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Last month, Ukrainian authorities blocked The United States remains committed to en- Thursday, May 2, 2002 FBI experts from examining evidence gathered couraging these yearnings. The U. S. Govern- Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to during the initial investigation. The Bureau had ment is the largest bilateral donor in Ukraine, recognize the outstanding career of Mr. been invited by Ukrainian authorities to advise and American companies still are the largest Levoris Roy, who is retiring this year after 35 and assist in the investigation of the case and investors in Ukraine. We are deeply engaged years of distinguished service as a teacher earlier had participated in identifying with Ukraine in military and security issues, and principal. Stretching over 4 decades, Mr. Gongadze’s remains. Over the last year, educational exchanges, small business, agri- Roy’s entire career has provided insight, cour- Ukrainian prosecutors routinely cited their re- culture, energy, and the development of civil age and direction to the young citizens of quest for assistance from the FBI as evidence society. American engagement with Ukraine is that they were working diligently to solve the South East Texas. a testament to the importance that we attach Mr. Roy is currently serving as Principal of murder. to U.S.—Ukraine relations. However, the level Vincent Middle School, Beaumont Texas. His According to a statement released by the of U.S. engagement is increasingly being U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, the four FBI experts leadership and ability to achieve has greatly questioned, in part because of the obstruc- benefitted his school, teachers, students and were told that Ukrainian law prohibits prosecu- tionist actions of the authorities concerning the tors from releasing any information to them. all of the Beaumont community. Gongadze case, the curtailing of media free- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Levoris Roy’s career is They were ‘‘unable to discuss any aspects of doms, the persistent debilitating problem of the case, share evidence or conduct a joint ripe with countless examples of selfless hard corruption and, most recently, troubling allega- work and extraordinary accomplishment in site inspection. Because of this, the FBI team tions that President Kuchma may have author- could not provide suggestions that might help service to our great Nation. His contributions ized the clandestine sale of the Kolchuga to Southeast Texas are immeasurable. I ask Ukrainian law enforcement authorities advance radar system to Iraq in violation of LJN sanc- the investigation of the murder of Mr. my colleagues to join me in wishing Levoris tions. Roy and his family a pleasurable and well-de- Gongadze.’’ This lack of cooperation after Mr. Speaker, as Co-Chairman of the Hel- promises to accept the U. S. technical assist- served retirement. sinki Commission, I once again urge in the Congratulations, Mr. Roy, on a job well ance—is an indication of bad faith on the part strongest possible terms Ukrainian authorities done. of the Ukrainian authorities. to take seriously the concerns regarding the f This is only the latest example which seri- circumstances that led to the Gongadze mur- ously questions the Ukrainian authorities’ com- der and the subsequent investigation. His TRIBUTE TO WILKERSON CHAPEL mitment to resolving this case and has led widow, young children, and mother deserve AND ITS ANNIVERSARY OF 140 many to conclude that the Procurator Gen- better. The Ukrainian people deserve better. YEARS OF SERVICE TO COLLINS- eral’s office is hampering the investigation into f VILLE, ILLINOIS Gongadze’s death. Particularly telling was the Procuracy’s initially casting doubt on the re- TRIBUTE TO HARRY STEPANIAN, HON. JOHN SHIMKUS sults of a DNA test reported in February 2001, WALTER MCNAMARA, LARRY OF ILLINOIS which determined with a 99.6 percent prob- JAKUBOWICZ, AND MARTY GAN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ability that the body exhumed from a shallow NON, FIREFIGHTERS FROM CLIN- grave in Tarashcha was, indeed, that of TON, MASSACHUSETTS Thursday, May 2, 2002 Gongadze. The Procurator General, Mykhaylo Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Potebenko, who recently announced he would HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN pay tribute to the Wilkerson Chapel and the resign to become a Member of Parliament OF MASSACHUSETTS anniversary of its 140 years of service to the from the Communist Party, has also been un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community Collinsville, Illinois. cooperative with Gongadze’s widow and moth- The people of the Wilkerson Chapel are Thursday, May 2, 2002 er, even after the court gave them status that truly good Samaritans. They have spent 140 legally permitted them access to details of the Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today years preaching the word of Christ to Collins- investigation. An assessment of the case last to pay tribute to Harry Stepanian, Walter ville and surrounding areas and participating in year by Freimut Duve, the OSCE Representa- McNamara, Larry Jakubowicz, and Marty Gan- other good works. tive on Freedom of Media, found that the in- non, firefighters from the town of Clinton, Mas- To such people as John A. Gregg and his vestigation into Gongadze’s disappearance sachusetts who have announced their retire- congregation, the good deeds themselves are has been ‘‘extremely unprofessional.’’ It is high ment after many years of dedicated service. their own best rewards. Yet, on this special time for the Ukrainian authorities to mount a These men put their lives on the line every day, I think it is appropriate that they are rec- serious, transparent investigation into this day to protect the citizens of Clinton. Because ognized for their efforts. They are good Chris- case as well as the cases of other murdered of their efforts through the years, many lives tians and good Americans, and remind us all journalists. and a great deal of property have been saved, of the compassion and energy that makes this Since 1998, 11 journalists have been killed whether it was from entering a burning build- country great. in Ukraine and 48 severely injured in unex- ing or performing as an Emergency Medical To the people of the Wilkerson Chapel, plained attacks, according to Reporters With- Technician. thank you for all your good works over almost

VerDate 112000 04:44 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.034 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E699 the last century and a half; and may God fic violation stop in Irwindale, California. A It was evident in the special federal effort grant you the opportunity to continue doing seven-year veteran of the Los Angeles County to get assistance in questioning—not arrest- His work for many years into the future. Sheriff’s Department, he was honored to be- ing— several thousands of individuals who it was thought might be helpful in tracking f come part of this esteemed agency. His tenac- members of the terrorist network believed ity and dedication became trademark qualities DONNELLY HEAD START IN responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks on Amer- for which he was known. ica. That could involve unjust ‘‘profiling,’’ it DONNELLY, IDAHO Deputy March will be remembered as a was alleged—as if the law conferred the spe- kind, gentle man who was compassionate to cial privilege to visitors, legal or not, of re- HON. C.L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER all creatures. He would regularly bring home fusing to cooperate with legitimate law en- OF IDAHO stray dogs to his wife of five years, Teresa, forcers. A new controversy arises, with criticism IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his stepdaughter, Kayla. His mother, Bar- from similar sources, because the attorney Thursday, May 2, 2002 bara, remembers her son as a caring man general hopes to be able to deputize state who always defended the little guy. Deputy and local law enforcers to help deal with the Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to March’s colleagues recall him as an honest, flood of illegal immigrants. recognize the outstanding achievements of the hard-working man who loved his job. Deputy There are good reasons for seeking such co- Donnelly Head Start in Donnelly, Idaho. Re- March will be deeply missed by his family, in- operation. One is that some immigrants have been involved in crime—here and elsewhere. cently, the Donnelly Head Start was chosen cluding his father, John, his brother, James, as the Small Site Idaho State Champion in Local authorities necessarily have to deal and his sister, Erin, as well as his friends and with it. They help law enforcement in their ‘‘Read With Me: The 2002 Reading is Funda- coworkers. mental Community Reading Challenge.’’ In own jurisdictions by seeing that illegal I am saddened by the loss of such a fine aliens are turned over to immigration offi- March, the Children at this site met personal member of our community and wish his family cers. reading goals, shared stories with other chil- and loved ones my deepest sympathy by ac- Another reason is that despite the porous dren and adults, visited the library, wrote book knowledging him today. Let us remember borders and larger numbers of both legal and reviews and shared other literacy activities illegal immigrants, the Immigration and Deputy David William March as a loving hus- Naturalization Service has not been staffed with members of the Donnelly Idaho Commu- band, father, son, brother, and hero. nity. to deal with the flood. f It needs help, obvious from the fact that As breakthroughs continue being made in there are estimated to be some 8 million peo- the medical, science, and technology fields it THE TIME TO DEPUTIZE HAS ple in America without valid papers, living becomes increasingly important for America’s ARRIVED and often working here illegally. The num- youth to be well educated so they may build bers of INS agents available for internal en- upon the successes and learn from the fail- HON. DOUG BEREUTER forcement are not sufficient for the task. ures of previous generations. Literacy will al- It is no favor to the millions of legal immi- OF NEBRASKA ways be the foundation of education that pro- grants America invites to be soft on enforce- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. For the illegals to be treated equally pels achievement. Organizations like Head rewards noncompliance with the law. Start and Reading is Fundamental have Thursday, May 2, 2002 ‘‘Softness’’ becomes a blatant error when proved successful in providing children with an Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member it prompts acceptance of the idea that it is opportunity to get an advantage in leaming. wishes to commend to his colleagues the April improper to ask for help which local police But without the commitment of students and 26, 2002, editorial from the Norfolk Daily News departments, sheriffs and deputies could pro- vide in enforcing laws. dedication of educators, like those at the Don- entitled ‘‘Good reason to cooperate.’’ nelly, Idaho Head Start, these efforts and the Mr. Speaker, Section 287 of the Immigration f efforts of Congress to fund education will be and Nationality Act (INA) authorizes the U.S. SALUTE TO WOMEN OF LAKE lost. Attorney General to enter into a written agree- COUNTY Again, I offer my congratulations to the stu- ment with local and state law enforcement dents and educators at Donnelly, Idaho Head agencies for the purpose of permitting quali- Start and reaffirm my commitment to providing fied state and local law enforcement officers to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA Idahoans, and all American’s with the very carry out the functions of an immigration of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best educational opportunities. fice. (This section is also known as the f ‘‘Latham provision’’ in honor of our colleague, Thursday, May 2, 2002 PERSONAL EXPLANATION the distinguished gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- LATHAM), who introduced the provision as an tinct pleasure to announce that the Barbara amendment to the Illegal Immigration Reform Holder Consulting Services will be hosting a HON. JIM DeMINT and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA) of Salute to Women of Lake County, on Friday, OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1996. These activities would include the inves- May 3, 2002, at the Horseshoe Casino, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tigation, apprehension, detention, and trans- Lakeview Room in Hammond, Indiana. Ten Thursday, May 2, 2002 portation of aliens in the United States. outstanding women from Northwest Indiana In areas where there are too few INS re- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, on April 30, 2002 will be honored at this notable event for their I was unavoidably detained and was not sources to effectively confront the problem of dedication and hard work. A portion of the pro- present for 3 roll call votes. Had I been illegal immigration, it would seem logical and ceeds from this event will benefit the Minority present, I would have voted ‘aye’ on roll call extremely beneficial for the U.S. Attorney Gen- Organ Tissue and Transplant Education Pro- vote #117, ‘nay’ on roll call vote #118, and eral to enforce Section 287 of the INA. gram (M.O.T.T.E.P.) and Project Research, a ‘aye’ on roll call vote #119. Unfortunately, the previous Attorney General teen pregnancy prevention education program never took that logical step. for teens ages 12–17. f This editorial (and certainly this Member) Mrs. Holder, owner of Barbara Holder Con- HONORING THE LIFE OF DEPUTY commends the current Attorney General for in- sulting Services, a woman-owned business DAVID WILLIAM MARCH (1969–2002) dicating that he is willing to revisit the issue. with offices in Gary and Chicago, specializes Indeed, deputizing state and local law enforce- in creating community outreach programs, as HON. HILDA L. SOLIS ment officials would provide much needed well as monitoring and evaluating compliance OF CALIFORNIA support to the limited resources available for with federal, state, and local EEO/Affirmative Action laws. She had the vision a year ago to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enforcement of immigration laws in this coun- try’s interior. honor the many faceless and nameless Thursday, May 2, 2002 [From the Norfolk Daily News, Apr. 26, 2002] women who work tirelessly everyday but are Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay never recognized publicly for the contributions GOOD REASON TO COOPERATE tribute to Deputy David William March of the they make in their respective fields. With the Critics of the U.S. Justice Department are Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who quick to condemn any real or perceived lack assistance of the planning committee mem- was tragically killed in the line of duty on Mon- of federal cooperation with state or local law bers representing several academic, private, day, April 29, 2002. enforcement authorities. A different attitude public, and social entities, this first annual and Deputy March, a resident of Saugus, Cali- is evident when federal authorities them- well-deserved salute to the women of Lake fornia, lost his life while making a routine traf- selves seek cooperation. County became a reality.

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.038 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 This awards banquet will pay tribute to and the American Legion. Additionally, she is its earliest days has been the largest and women that have excelled in the fields of art, Chairperson of the Voice of Democracy Pro- most powerful station in Michigan. From its business, education, government/law, law en- gram for the VFW. beginnings in 1922 as a 500 watt station, WJR forcement, health, industrial/union labor, not- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distin- grew rapidly and today its 50,000 watts reach for-profit leadership, religion, and vol- guished colleagues to join me in commending parts of Indiana, and Ohio where I’m sure unteerism. This year’s honorees include: Mrs. Barbara Holder and her company for many of my colleagues have enjoyed the pro- Morning Aaronda Bishop, Sarah Givens, Cap- hosting this salute to the outstanding women gramming. tain Gloria Mitchell, Dorine Godinez, Sister of Lake County. Additionally, the effort of all WJR is a mainstay in the Midwest. We have Anita Holzmer, Nancy Nethery, Nancy Moore- those involved in planning this worthwhile come to rely on this station to provide current Tiller, Dr. Danita Johnson-Hughes, Denise Dil- event is indicative of their devotion to the very and useful programming and news. lard, and Dee Kegebein. gifted women in Indiana’s First Congressional Almost as important, particularly to the Morning Aaronda Bishop of Gary will be District. Women throughout the entire country many University of Michigan alums and fans honored as Outstanding Woman in Art for her ought to be proud of their contributions to so- throughout the country, we have come to rely 20 years of dedicated service to the commu- ciety. This country would not be what it is on WJR for Wolverine football and basketball. nity. Additionally, she is the founder of Morn- today without the role of such dedicated WJR connects their listeners with ing Bishop Theatre Playhouse, the oldest women. I am proud to represent them in Con- newsmakers and leaders and constantly up- community theatre in Gary. Sarah Givens of gress. dates them on important events locally and Gary will be honored as Outstanding Woman f around the globe. I think it is safe to say that in Education for her dedication to Banneker WJR has earned the designation ‘‘The Great School and its students. Under her tutelage, SUPPORTING THE VOLUNTEER Voice of the Great Lakes.’’ she propelled Banneker School to 4-Star sta- FIRE DEPARTMENTS OF LONG WJR has provided hours of listening pleas- tus, a distinction Banneker has received for 12 ISLAND ure to Southeast Michigan over the years as consecutive years. Being honored as Out- its residents drive to work, pick up the kids standing Woman in Law Enforcement is Cap- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY from school, run errands or tune into the big tain Gloria Mitchell of Hammond. She was the OF NEW YORK game. first African-American woman hired by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I want to salute and congratulate WJR for Hammond Police Department. With Gloria’s its 80th anniversary. We all look forward to an- Thursday, May 2, 2002 loyalty and perseverance she has climbed to other 80 years and more. the rank of Captain where she serves as Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- f Commander of the Special Deployment Divi- er, I rise today in support of all of the Volun- sion (Drug and Gang Enforcement). Dorine teer Fire Departments of Long Island, New WE THE PEOPLE . . . THE CITIZEN Godinez of East Chicago will be honored as York, and in particular, the Westbury Fire De- AND THE CONSTITUTION Outstanding Woman in Industrial/Union Labor. partment. It is important to recognize the cru- As a member of the Labor movement, she has cial role they played in aiding New York City HON. VERNON J. EHLERS many firsts: First woman elected Griever at during the disasters of September 11. OF MICHIGAN USWA, Local 1010; First woman Electrical The courage and quick reaction of these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leader Union Counselor; and First woman to volunteer fire departments helped to save Thursday, May 2, 2002 serve on USWA, Local 1010 Contract Negotia- countless lives as well as support the New tions Committee. Additionally, she started the York City Fire Department in its greatest time Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Woman’s Committee with Women of Steel Or- of need. The Westbury Fire Department was recognize the more than 1,200 students who ganization. Being honored as Outstanding one of the first detachments to mobilize and will converge on Washington, D.C., this week- Woman in Religion is Sister Anita Holzmer. was in Manhattan soon after the first airplane end to participate in the We the People . . . She has 32 years of spiritual service, serves struck the World Trade Center. The Citizen and the Constitution national as Principal of St. Mary’s School, initiated the Years from now when our children and finals. We the People . . . is a national pro- Peace Builders Program, and served as a grandchildren inquire about September 11 and gram, administered by the Center for Civic member of the Music Leader Group of the that horrible day, we need to be able to point Education, that requires students to develop a 2000 Youth World Leadership Conference in out the gallant participation of the Long Island working knowledge of our Constitution, Bill of Rome, Italy. Assistant Vice President of Volunteer Fire Departments, including the Rights, and the principles of democratic gov- Centier Bank, Nancy Nethery of Lowell, is Westbury Fire Department. Their willingness ernment. Since the program began, more than being honored as Outstanding Woman in to sacrifice themselves in order to save others 26.5 million students at the upper elementary, Business. Most notably, Nancy is looked to as deserves our praise. middle and high school levels have benefited a hero for her actions during a hostage and I would like to commend these brave men from this program. robbery situation that took place at her bank and women who put their lives at risk daily to I am extremely honored to recognize the last spring. Nancy Moore-Tiller of Merrillville is keep their communities safe. Their heroic con- students from East Grand Rapids High School being honored as Outstanding Woman in Gov- tributions helped New York City through one in my home district who have gone above and ernment/Law. With Nancy’s fortitude and de- of its darkest times. beyond the call of student duty to reach the termination she started her own law firm. Addi- f national finals. Led by teacher Janice Rocque, tionally, she successfully won a case setting this year’s team includes: Emily Brennan, precedence in Education Law. Being named CONGRATULATING WJR–AM 760 ON Evan Koch, Claire Lerchen, Kate Mann, Au- Outstanding Woman in Health is Dr. Danita ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY brey Merpi, Stephanie Nagengast, Jay Johnson-Hughes of Gary. Dr. Johnson- Rapaport, Komal Saxena, Ian Seasly, Karen Hughes serves as President and CEO of HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG Smith, Megan Smith, Caitlin Townsend, Molly Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living, has OF MICHIGAN Tupper, Jacob Turner, and Dan Wohns. written and published a number of books, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I cannot stress enough the was the only African-American to head an In- amount of preparation that these students put diana Division of Mental Health certified com- Thursday, May 2, 2002 into this competition. In addition to the aca- munity mental health center in the state. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise demic challenges they face in the classroom, Denise Dillard of Gary will be honored for her today to recognize a remarkable milestone for these young leaders have juggled extra- service as Executive Director of the Lake one of Michigan’s great institutions. This Sat- curricular activities and family responsibilities County Workforce Development Services. She urday, May 4, 2002, will mark the 80th anni- while preparing for this competition. Mr. will receive the Outstanding Woman in Not-for- versary of the start of WJR–AM 760 in Detroit. Speaker, so that you and my colleagues can Profit Leadership award. Finally, Dee Few companies stay in business for 10 understand the rigorous questioning these stu- Kegebein of Hammond will be recognized as years, much less 80 years, especially in an in- dents face, I am providing you with some of Outstanding Woman in Volunteerism for her dustry as competitive as broadcast radio. But the questions they will face during the national 50 years of service. Under her leadership, she WJR has not only survived, it has thrived serv- finals. has organized various programs for the VFW ing Southeast Michigan and beyond. Congratulations to all the participants in this and the American Legion. She serves as WJR is Michigan’s eighth oldest continu- year’s We, the People . . . The Citizen and President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW ously licensed AM broadcast station and since the Constitution competition.

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.044 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E701 Sample of the We the People . . . 2002 its board of trustees, a delegate to the Amer- HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED National Hearing Questions ican Osteopathic Association, and a commu- PUBLIC SERVICE OF PAT FER- How did the Renaissance and Reformation nity leader in the field of family medicine. GUSON change people’s views about the relationship between the individual and society? His awards and distinctions include the re- What are the political principles and val- ceipt of the Raymond J. Saloom, D.O., HON. BART GORDON ues set forth in the Declaration of Independ- FACGP, Memorial Award, 2000; and his se- OF TENNESSEE ence? lection as Fellow of the American College of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘A deliberative democracy, operating Osteopathic Family Physicians, 2001; under a good constitution, responds to polit- Thursday, May 2, 2002 ical disagreement not simply by majority His service to the community includes serv- Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rule, but also by attempting to create insti- ing as health officer of the Borough of West congratulate Pat Ferguson on his retirement tutions that will ensure reflection and rea- Pittston from 1991 to the present and as troop as the Trousdale County executive. Pat has son-giving.’’ Do you agree or disagree that committee chairman of Boy Scout Troop 352 such institutions are essential components served as the Tennessee county’s chief officer of a deliberative democracy and of a ‘‘good of West Pittston. He has also served as a for 14 years and is the first to preside over the constitution’’? Why or why not? Be prepared member of the board of trustees of the West new Metropolitan Hartsville/Trousdale County to defend your position. Pittston Community Ambulance Association, government. Should members of Congress consider as its vice president from 1986 to 1993 and as During his capable tenure, Pat helped cre- themselves delegates obligated to vote the its president from 1993 to 1994. ate an emergency 911 system, reduce prop- way the majority of the people in their dis- erty taxes and enhance the county’s ambu- Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ernest Gelb has distin- tricts want or should they consider them- lance service. His leadership was also instru- selves trustees who, while taking the views guished himself as a dedicated physician who mental in getting a new health department and of their constituents into account, use their continues the osteopathic tradition of assuring middle school built. own best judgment or their conscience in de- exemplary family medicine. I am pleased to Pat fought tirelessly for Hartsville to have ciding how to vote? Explain your position. call to the attention of the House of Rep- In the ratification debates, the Federalists good access to the state’s interstate highway insisted that the Constitution had been care- resentatives the service to the community of system so more industry and better jobs would fully drafted to limit the powers of the na- Dr. Gelb and this well-deserved honor he is be lured to the city. In fact, he helped con- tional government. These limitations were about to receive, and I wish him all the best. vince the Tennessee Valley Authority to allow sufficient, they contended, to allow for the site of an old abandoned nuclear plant to healthy, energetic government while at the f same time preventing abuses of power. be used as an industrial development park, which will certainly lead to more jobs in the fu- Evaluate those claims made by the Federal- HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- ture. ists. SARY OF THE HISTORIC WASH- ‘‘The First Federal Congress was the most Pat’s dedication and tireless service to his INGTON SCHOOL, EUREKA, CALI- important Congress in American history,’’ community has benefitted all, including the nu- FORNIA according to two prominent historians. ‘‘Its merous civic boards and organizations to awesome agenda breathed life into the Con- which he belongs. The people of Trousdale stitution, and established precedent and con- County could not have asked for a better pub- stitutional interpretation which still guides HON. MIKE THOMPSON us 200 years later.’’ What was on the agenda lic servant. I cordially congratulate Pat on his of the First Congress? Should those agenda OF CALIFORNIA distinguished career as a public servant and items be considered ‘‘awesome’’? Why or why wish him well in future endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not? f Evaluate the major arguments advanced Thursday, May 2, 2002 by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM during the debate about the need to have a Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, BURRUS, PRESIDENT, AMERICAN Bill of Rights added to the Constitution. I rise today in recognition of the 100th Anni- POSTAL WORKERS UNION, AFL– James Q. Wilson, a noted political sci- CIO entist, claims, ‘‘Were the American Con- versary of the Historic Washington School in stitution the only guarantee of the independ- Eureka, California, which was placed on the ence of the American states, they would long National Register of Historic Places on April HON. WM. LACY CLAY since have become mere administrative 12, 2002. This designation acknowledges the OF MISSOURI subunits of government in Washington. significance of the school in Humboldt County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Their independence results in large measure education and history. from the commitment of Americans to the Thursday, May 2, 2002 idea of local self-government and from the Washington School, first opened in 1903, Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask for unanimous fact that Congress consists of people who are was one of six square two-story grammar consent to insert my statement into the record selected by and responsive to local constitu- schools built in the county at the beginning of encies.’’ Do you agree or disagree with Wil- and revise and extend my remarks. William the 20th century. Of those six, Washington Burrus is the President of the American Postal son? Why? What evidence can you offer in School alone remains as the last representa- support of your position? Workers Union, AFL–CIO. The APWU rep- tive of that era. In the 1940s Washington resents 330,000 clerk, maintenance and motor f School served as an Army barracks and later vehicle employees working in the 38,000 facili- GELB TO BE INSTALLED AS became a school district warehouse. ties of the U.S. Postal Service, as well as STATE OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIA- In 1983, Washington School was remodeled workers in several private transportation and TION PRESIDENT into a community senior center. The school mail companies. has been restored to its original beauty by the Mr. Burrus was elected in October 2001 HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Humboldt Senior Resource Center. The with more than 53 percent of the vote in a OF PENNSYLVANIA fac¸ade and basic structure reflect the original three-way contest. He is the first African- American in 220 years of American labor his- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES architectural design. The building is a very im- portant element in the historic Victorian Sea- tory to be directly elected president by the Thursday, May 2, 2002 port of Eureka. Many seniors who are involved membership of a national union. He also Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today at the Center today are former students of the serves on the Executive Council of the na- to call the attention of the House of Rep- grammar school. tional AFL–CIO. resentatives to the May 3 installation of Dr. Er- Mr. Burrus has held numerous elected and A celebration of the listing on the National nest R. Gelb, D.O., of West Pittston as the appointed positions within the APWU. Begin- Register will take place on May 17, 2002 with 91st president of the Pennsylvania Osteo- ning in November 1980, he served as APWU pathic Medical Association. the unveiling of a bronze plaque made by art Executive Vice President until his election as Dr. Gelb specializes in family practice. He students at Humboldt State University. president. From 1974 to 1980, he served as attended Wilkes College and is a graduate of Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time President until his election as president. From King’s College and the Philadelphia College of that we honor this historic building that links 1974 to 1980, he served as President of the Osteopathic Medicine. He has been vice presi- us to our past and preserves it for a new cen- Cleveland, Ohio APWU Local. While President dent of the state association and a member of tury. of the Cleveland Local, he was a delegate to

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.048 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 the Cleveland AFL–CIO. In 1968 he was elect- ing summer heat, Indian attacks, and most mation—freelance writers, illustrators, cartoon- ed Vice President of the Cleveland Local of dangerous of all, the lawless and violent ists, graphic designers, and photographers— the National Postal Union, a predecessor of makeshift towns that erupted at the end of the often have not shared in the benefits of this the APWU. In 1971, after serving on the com- line. Most of the workers were immigrants with new market. In some cases, large media con- mittee that merged five unions to create the over 10,000 Chinese workers. Other nationali- glomerates often force creators to sign away American Postal Workers Union, he was elect- ties included Irish, German, Dutch and the rights to their works through ‘‘take it or ed Director of Research and Education of the Czechoslovakian. In addition, thousands of leave it’’—or adhesion—contracts if they wish Ohio State APWU. In 1972, he was appointed Civil War veterans worked on the Union Pa- to have them published and distributed. to the national APWU’s Human Relations cific. Individual writers and artists don’t stand a Committee. The United States had long been divided by chance of negotiating favorable terms and In 1975, Mr. Burrus joined with the presi- its 3,000 mile cross country distance. In order fees when they must go up against media gi- dents of the APWU locals in New York, Pitts- to reach the West Coast of the United States, ants. And because many creators are not burgh and Detroit to form the APWU Presi- travelers had to venture around Cape Horn, ‘‘employees’’ of the publishers, the antitrust dents Conference. He was elected chairman South America. It was a perilous journey filled laws forbid them from bargaining as a unit or in 1978. During his tenure, he led a movement with great trepidation. The other route to Cali- even sharing information about the pricing of to reject the 1978 tentative collective bar- fornia meant crossing miles of land through their work. Each freelancer must, therefore, go gaining agreement, resulting in a re-negotia- dangerous Indian country or even facing the it alone and negotiate individually with the tion of the wage package. perils of starvation, weather, and accidents. publishers who control the media outlets. Mr. Burrus began working for the United In 1862, the Congress passed the first of I believe that copyright protection should States Post Office in 1958 as a distribution several Railroad Acts, finally choosing a route benefit individual creators—not only media clerk. from Omaha to Sacramento. With the founda- corporations. To remedy the imbalances be- In 1980, Mr. Burrus was appointed to the tions in place for a route across the States, tween the media giants and freelance cre- Ohio Advisory Board of the U.S. Civil Rights and with the design expertise of genius Theo- ators, Congressman Cannon and I are intro- Commission, and in 1984, he was elected to dore Judah, a brilliant young engineer who ducing the ‘‘Freelance Writers and Artists Pro- the National Board of the A. Philip Randolph found a way to lay tracks across the Sierra tection Act of 2002.’’ Institute. Mr. Burrus served on the Board of Nevada Mountains of California, the race to First, this legislation gives freelance writers Directors of the National Black College Alumni build the Transcontinental Railroad across the and artists an antitrust exemption so they can Hall of Fame. He serves as a member of the country had begun. present a united front against the big media Executive Board of the National Coalition of Two companies began the transcontinental companies who have been forcing them to Black Voter Participation. In May 2002, Ebony construction of the tracks which the ‘‘Iron sign nonnegotiable contracts that surrender all magazine named Mr. Burrus one of the 100+ Horse’’ would travel—The Union Pacific and their rights. In doing so, the bill makes it easi- Most Influential Black Americans. the Central Pacific. On May 10, 1869, the two er for freelancers to bargain fairly for their Mr. Burrus is a member of the Executive railroads met in Promontory Point, Utah, for rights as a collective. Committee of the Union Network International, the official ceremonies where a gold spike was In addition, because of the speed and na- a global federation of unions that represent driven into the ground to commemorate the six ture of the publishing industry, these same postal workers and other service workers. He years of hard, grueling work which culminated freelance writers and artists often do not have also serves on the Federal Advisory Council in the completion of the Transcontinental Rail- time to have their works protected under the on Occupational Safety and Health. road. copyright laws before the publications they go The railroads have since played a very im- William Burrus was born in Wheeling, West into are printed. As a result, the creators may portant, crucial part in the expansion of the Virginia. After graduating with honors from Lin- not receive relief under the copyright laws if West, both in population and economic oppor- coln High School, he attended West Virginia their works are stolen. The bill remedies this tunities. In addition, the railroads have long State College. He served in the 101st Airborne by automatically protecting the individual captured the imaginations of young and old Division and 4th Armored Tank Division of the works when the publication receives copyright alike, who are mesmerized by the sound of a United States Army. protection. Mr. Burrus is married to Ethelda Burrus. He train whistle and the beautiful powerful trains Finally, this bill addresses the problem of has four daughters: Valerie, Doni, Kimberly which are truly a part of American history and the theft of creative works that have not been and Kristy, one stepson, Antwon, seven folklore. released. There are creators who decide not grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. He Please join with me today in recognizing the to release an article, book, movie, or song, but resides in southern Maryland. importance of keeping the history of the rail- I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- road alive and to promote the education of others steal them and infringe on the creators’ lating Mr. Burrus, a great American labor lead- America’s children in the great traditions of the rights. The criminal copyright law penalizes er. railroad. I commend the Southern California those who infringe works having a retail value of $1,000 or more, but works that have not f Railroad Museum in Fullerton, California, for its many contributions to the preserving the been released are not protected because they IN HONOR OF THE SOUTHERN important historical artifacts detailing Amer- have no retail value. They are, however, valu- CALIFORNIA RAILWAY MUSEUM ica’s railroads and for teaching the children in able to their creators, and we need to close AT FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA our community about their American legacy. the loophole in the law that allows the theft of these unreleased or unpublished works. For HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ f that reason, the bill amends the law to say OF CALIFORNIA INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘FREE- that the theft of unpublished works also can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LANCE WRITERS AND ARTISTS be a criminal offense. Thursday, May 2, 2002 PROTECTION ACT OF 2002’’ I hope this bill can be the start of productive discussions in the House and particularly in Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. the Judiciary Committee about how we can pay tribute to the Southern California Railway OF MICHIGAN enhance the power of freelance writers and Museum at Fullerton, California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES artists and how we can protect their work. Railroads have played a major part in how Thursday, May 2, 2002 the west was won. The history of the Amer- f ican railroad is an amazing story, rich in color- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, the advent of ful characters and anecdotes. It is also a his- the Internet has created an entirely new mar- TRIBUTE TO THOMAS GALLO, SR. tory of amazing feats of strength and courage: ket for the distribution of creative content, The railroad was built by men who had to face such as music, movies, news articles, and HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. many obstacles. More than 20,000 men built photographs. The desire for instant information OF OHIO the Transcontinental Railroad which linked the has made it more important than ever to get IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES East Coast with the West Coast. In truth, the that work out to millions of people quickly and Thursday, May 2, 2002 story of the Transcontinental Railroad is one to have the rights to the distribution of articles of the most heroic in American history. and graphics cleared immediately. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am Some of the dangers that the railroad work- As we saw from last year’s New York Times deeply saddened to share the news of the ers faced were long 12 hour work shifts, sear- v. Tasini case, however, the creators of infor- passing of Thomas Gallo, Sr.

VerDate 112000 04:44 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.052 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E703 Thomas Gallo, Sr. was born on June 1, policy and assist other governmental agencies U.S. Government in many people’s minds that 1923 to Natale Gallo and Mary Gisappa. One in their work on violence against women. they assumed, as the late Croatian strongman of four brothers and a sister, he leaves Mary I encourage my colleagues to pass the mo- Franjo Tjudman did, that pleasing Enron Rose Maley, Adeline Grosbeck, and Virginia tion to instruct. meant pleasing the White House. Tjudman Dunlap. He also leaves three sons, Natale f hoped that compliance with an over-priced Gallo, Thomas Gallo, Jr. and Timothy Gallo. Enron contract might parlay into an array of Thomas was the founder and owner of the ENRON’S PAWNS: HOW PUBLIC IN- political favors, from softer treatment at The McDonald Welding and Machine Co, and a STITUTIONS BANKROLLED Hague’s War Crimes Tribunal to the entry of member of the Knights of Columbus. Thomas ENRON’S GLOBALIZATION GAME his country into the World Trade Organization. was also a U.S. Army Veteran, having served SPEECH OF Only when Enron’s scandals began to affect during WWII. Americans did these same government offi- Thomas Gallo Sr. will be sorely missed in HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH cials and institutions hold the corporation at the McDonald community. He touched the OF OHIO arm’s length. And only when Enron leadership lives of many people, and was adored by all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES revealed their greed on home turf did it be- who had the privilege to know him. He was a Thursday, May 2, 2002 come the biggest corporate scandal in recent great community leader, husband, father, and U.S. history. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, following are friend. I extend my deepest sympathy to his KEY FINDINGS excerpts from ‘‘Enron’s Pawns: How Public In- friends and family. After a detailed study of Enron’s overseas stitutions Bankrolled Enron’s Globalization f activities over the past decade, Institute for Game’’—Sustainable Energy & Economy Net- Policy Studies researchers have reached the MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES work, Institute for Policy Studies, March 2002. following four conclusions: ON H.R. 2215, THE 21ST CENTURY I. INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AP- 1. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WERE THE LARGEST Many public officials have described Enron’s BACKERS OF ENRON’S ACTIVITIES ABROAD PROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZATION demise as the product of corporate mis- ACT From 1992 to 2001, U.S. Government agen- behavior. This perspective ignores a vital fact: cies—the Overseas Private Investment Cor- Enron would not have scaled such grand glob- SPEECH OF poration (OPIC), Export-Import Bank, Maritime al heights, nor fallen so dramatically, without Administration, and Trade and Development HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY its close financial relationships with govern- OF NEW YORK Agency—cleared Enron’s path with $3.68 bil- ment agencies. lion in approved support for 25 projects. OPIC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since 1992, at least 21 agencies, rep- is the clear leader in public financing for resenting the U.S. government, multilateral de- Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Enron, approving over $2.6 billion in risk insur- velopment banks, and other national govern- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ance for 14 projects. Adding to this the U.S. ments, helped leverage Enron’s global reach support of my good friend DIANA DEGETTE’s share of financing for multilateral development by approving $7.219 billion in public financing Motion in support of making the Violence banks brings the total amount of U.S. taxpayer toward 38 projects in 29 countries. Against Women Office (VAWO) permanent. support for Enron’s overseas operations to The now-fallen giant, until recently the coun- Today, in the US, nearly 25% of women report over $4 billion. having been physically and/or sexually as- try’s seventh largest corporation, marched into risky projects abroad, backed by the ‘‘deep 2. THE WORLD BANK GROUP WAS AN IMPORTANT saulted by intimate partner at some point in CATALYST OF ENRON’S GLOBAL EXPANSION their lifetime and 1 in 6 women has experi- pockets’’ of government financing and with the firm and at times forceful assistance of U.S. The U.S. government wields strong influ- enced a rape or attempted rape in their life- ence over the policies and projects of multilat- time. officials and their counterparts in international organizations. Enron’s overseas operations re- eral development banks (MDBs), particularly The Violence Against Women Office, cre- the World Bank Group. Despite some reluc- ated in 1995, leads a national effort to stop warded shareholders temporarily but often punished the people and governments of for- tance to support several obviously overpriced domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. deals, the Bank did provide $761 million in Last year they administered over $270 million eign countries with price hikes and blackouts worse than what California suffered in 2001, support for Enron-related overseas projects in grants to states so that local prosecutors from 1992 to 2001. Beyond direct support for and police departments can respond to violent causing social unrest and riots that were sometimes brutally repressed. For example: specific projects, it also provided Enron an crimes. VAWO has worked with law enforce- entre´e to many developing countries by push- ment and victim advocates in developing grant In the Dominican Republic, eight people were killed when police were brought in to ing its agenda of privatization and deregulation programs that support emergency shelter and of the energy and power sectors as conditions legal aid. quell riots after blackouts lasting up to 20 hours followed a power price hike that Enron of further loans. Other MDBs, particularly the They have ensured the training of judges, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), also law enforcement personnel and prosecutors to and other private firms initiated. The local pop- ulation was further enraged by allegations that were important financial backers of Enron. The help them respond to victims of stalking, do- IDB approved slightly less financing ($752 mil- mestic violence, and sexual assault. This of- a local affiliate of Arthur Andersen had under- valued the newly privatized utility by almost $1 lion) than the World Bank Group from 1992 to fice ensures that federal dollars dedicated to 2001. anti-domestic violence programs are spent in billion, reaping enormous profits for Enron. 3. WHEN THE WORLD BANK OR U.S. TAXPAYER-BACKED the best possible and most effective way. In India, police hired by the power consor- tium of which Enron was a part beat non-vio- INSTITUTIONS DECLINED TO SUPPORT AN ENRON Currently, the Violence Against Women Of- PROJECT ON FINANCIAL OR POLITICAL GROUNDS, A lent protesters who challenged the $30 billion fice is a part of the Office of Justice Programs. RAFT OF OTHER EXPORT CREDIT AGENCIES (ECAS) However, VAWO can not serve as the leader agreement—the largest deal in Indian his- AND REGIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EAGERLY of promoting effective programs serving vic- tory—struck between local politicians and STEPPED INTO THE BREACH tims of domestic violence and sexual assault Enron. Enron-related projects obtained support policy if it is just a check-writing office. The president of Guatemala tried to dissolve form national and international public institu- That is why it is imperative to make the Vio- the Congress and declare martial law after ri- tions that have no ties to U.S. taxpayers. This lence Against Women Office an independent oting ensued, following a price hike that the alphabet soup of ECAs and MDBs—obscure office. This office needs and deserves to have government deemed necessary after selling and often-secretive agencies with acronyms a Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed the power sector to Enron. like JBIC, CDC, KfW, SACE, EIB, ADC, OND, Director, in order to ensure that these issues In Colombia, two politicians resigned amid COFACE, and CIDA—approved $2 billion to- continue to have a high profile on local, state, accusations that one was trying to push a cut- ward Enron’s global expansion. rate deal for Enron on the state-owned power deferral and international levels. 4. ENRON’S COLLAPSE CALLS INTO QUESTION THE POL- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues today: If company. ICY OF DEREGULATION THAT ENRON, TOGETHER WITH you think that Violence Against Women is a While all this was occurring, the U.S. Gov- ITS PARTNERS IN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, serious issue, if you think that it deserves seri- ernment and other public agencies continued THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO), THE INTER- ous attention, then give it the priority and at- to advocate on Enron’s behalf, threatening NATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) AND WORLD BANK, tention it deserves. poor countries like Mozambique with an end to AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR HAVE ADVOCATED Make the Violence Against Women Office aid if they did not accept Enron’s bid on a nat- Prodded by the Reagan administration in an independent office with the ability to make ural gas field. So linked was Enron with the the 1980s, the World Bank and IMF have

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.056 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 been pursuing deregulation and privatization motes U.S. business interests in Colombia Enron power plant, and it also must have of the power and energy sectors for two dec- (other members include Occidental Inter- missed the burgeoning scandal in Colombia ades. Energy deregulation has resulted in the national Corp. and BP Amoco). over Minister Valenzuela’s pact to ship gas to energy needs of the vast majority of citizens— According to Colombian government docu- the plant. Senator Serrano claimed that the the poorest as well as those in need of power ments, in the early 1990s, the energy sector in deal would also have profited Valenzuela’s for businesses, hospitals, schools and other Colombia was expected to generate a deficit former employer—investment bank and project public services to function—being routinely of over $1 billion for a ten-year period. Privat- promoter Corporation Financiera del Valle sacrificed for private gain. So long as the ization sought to generate the funds needed to (Corfivalle)—which owned 14% of Promigas. World Bank, IMF, WTO, U.S. Government and pay the debt (around 39% of all public debt at Ecopetrol President, Carlons Rodado Noriega, corporations continue to advance this agenda the time) and to finance 50%. of the new in- who later resigned over the disagreement, re- of energy and power deregulation, all signs vestments needed to modernize the energy fused to sign the Memorandum of Under- suggest that future ‘‘Enrons’’ will continue to sector. The privatization program began in standing with Enron because he felt it was not occur, with devastating public consequences. 1996 with the sale of several electric genera- in the best interest of the country. Enron was * * * Brazil pipeline, Enron benefited both tion facilities, and by 2001, private companies to receive exclusive rights to Colombia’s gas from the World Bank’s capitalization of Boliv- made up 62% of generation, 44% of distribu- exports at very low prices. Colombia would not ian oil and gas fields and from the World tion, and 30% of new project development. be able to export gas, other than that bought Bank’s support of the pipeline. The government hoped to increase that to by Enron. Although Valenzuela denied the OPIC, a U.S. export credit agency which 75% of generation and 80% of distribution with charges, he resigned shortly thereafter. had approved a $200 million credit toward the sale of ISAGEN, the largest remaining DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Enron’s construction of a 390-mile pipeline state-owned electric company.23c In 1990, through the National Electric Sector and thermal power project in Brazil, withdrew In October 1999, in Houston, Colombian Development Law (Ley 14–90), the Dominican its support for the project in late February president Adrea´e Pastrana met with the ex- Republic opened its doors to independent 2002. According to a Bloomberg article, Enron ecutives of the principal oil and electricity com- power producers, to help it generate additional owes OPIC $453 million in 5 countries in panies in the United States, coordinated by power for the country. South America, including Bolivia. then governor of Texas, George W. Bush. On July 22, 1994, the World Bank’s IFC ap- Despite Enron’s collapse and OPIC’s with- Pastrana rallied support for Plan Colombia, proved a $132.3 million loan, and a year later, drawal, another public institution is considering and promised the major oil and gas explo- an additional $1.5 million currency swap, in throwing more money at Transredes. On Feb. ration concessions and the continuation of the support of a 185-megawatt combined-cycle power facility mounted on a barge at Puerto 14, 2002, the Inter-American Development privatization in the power sector. Enron rep- Plata. The barge-mounted power plant was Bank published a project abstract for a pro- resentatives were present at this meeting with owned by Enron’s subsidiary, Enron Global posed financing of a gas pipeline extension to President Pastrana and Governor Bush.23d the fields of southern Bolivia. (See Inventory Two months later, a scandal erupted in the Power & Pipelines, which acquired the parent company’s 50% share in the barge power for further details.) Colombian Congress when Senator Hugo plant in 1995. ‘The power project is expected A special congressional commission has Serrano accused the Energy Minister, Luis to be immediately additive to earnings, cash been formed in Bolivia to investigate the legal- Carlos Valenzuela, of using his political influ- flow and earnings per share in 1996,’ ity of Enron’s 1994 acquisition of its stake in ence to strike a deal with Enron. Under this trumpeted Rodney Gray, chairman, of Enron the Bolivian side of the Bolivia-Brazil gas pipe- new deal, Colombia would export natural gas line, as well as the consequences for Global Power & Pipelines. to Enron’s power plant in Panama (Bahia Las In December of 1996, the U.S. Maritime Ad- Transredes given Enron’s bankruptcy. The Minas). This power plant received support ministration provided a $50 million guarantee commission’s seven members will hear testi- from Ex-Im in 1996, the IFC in 1998, and toward two Enron power barges for this mony from current and former executives of MIGA in 2001. project. YPFB as well as government officials, includ- The World Bank’s MIGA appears to have In January 1998, the World Bank’s IBRD ing three former presidents, regarding their in- been careless in its work in this case. MIGA approved a $20 million loan to privatize the volvement in the Enron contract. Opposition earmarked its $3.3 million guarantee for the country’s power sector. The goal, said the parties are using the case as a political cam- Bahia Las Minas power plant to an investor in World Bank, was to open up the power sector paign issue ahead of June presidential elec- the plant named Lloyds TSB Bank of Panama, to private companies, through reforms at the tions. a subsidiary of Lloyds (the London-based in- state agency, Corporacion Dominicia de COLOMBIA surance and banking empire). We can only Electricidad (CDE). The IBRD wrote: ‘‘The Although Colombia’s energy sector is, for assume that MIGA officials did not read the project’s overall objective is to support power the most part, still publicly-owned, Enron was transcript of the Feb. 2001 U.S. Senate inves- sector reform by establishing a competitive able to build and operate a gas pipeline in that tigation on money laundering. One of the bulk supply market for electricity. Specifically, country through a special contractual arrange- banks investigated by Sen. Carl Levin’s staff the project seeks to lift transmission con- ment with the government, and with the finan- was a Lloyd’s affiliate named British Bank of straints that hinder open access of publicly as cial support of the World Bank. Latin America (BBLA), ‘‘a small offshore bank well as privately owned power generators.’’ The World Bank approved a $30 million that was licensed in the Bahamas but accept- When the government privatized its power loan toward the Ballena-Barrancabermeja gas ed clients only from Colombia . . . (and) be- sector, Enron (along with several other firms) pipeline in 1994, and an additional $35 million came a conduit for illegal drug money.’’ 23e rushed in to buy a stake in the generating ca- in 1996. The pipeline’s owner and operator is The Senate investigators reported that pacity of the Dominican Republic, while AES Centragas, a company in which Enron has a ‘‘BBLA’s account statements show a constant and Union Fenosa of Spain bought into the 50% stake, with the balance held by Tomen stream of large money transfers among BBLA distribution networks. The CDE continued to Corporation (Japan, 25%) and Promigas, S.A. and a handful of Lloyds affiliates, including own and operate the country’s power trans- (Colombia, 25%). Through a Build, Own, Op- Lloyds banks in Belgium, Colombia, Panama, mission companies. Shortly after the private erate and Transfer (BOOT) mechanism, Enron (emphasis added) the UK and the US.’’ In- corporations took over, rates for electricity sky- built a 357-mile pipeline that carries gas from deed, in 2000, Lloyds shut down BBLA and its rocketed by 51–100% or more. Consumers re- the offshore Ballena gas field to a petro- ‘‘clients, assets, loans (were) redistributed to fused to pay the higher rates, and ultimately chemical complex in Barrancabermeja, central other Lloyds banks in Bahamas, Colombia, forced the government to absorb most of the Colombia. Ecopetrol, the Colombian national Panama (emphasis added) and the US.’’ And tariff increase. This resulted in the government oil company, is its sole client. Footnote 268 in the report contains this inter- paying around $5 million per month to the To ensure the security of its Colombian as- esting information: A federal prosecution power companies, a sum it was unable to sus- sets, Enron has lobbied in Washington to in- (United States vs. All Funds in Certain Foreign tain. By October 2001, it had accumulated a crease military and other aid to Colombia Bank Accounts Representing Proceeds of Nar- debt in the power sector of $217 million, of through Senate Bill 2522, the bill that funded cotics Trafficking and Money Laundering, which 55.3% was owed to private companies. the Plan Colombia.23a This bill, later signed USDC DC Case No. 1:99.CV–03112) seeks The mounting debts in turn caused Enron and into law, designated nearly $1 billion ‘‘to sup- forfeiture of about $295,000 in drug proceeds others to turn off the power, with blackouts port Central and South America and Carib- sent to Lloyds TSB Bank and Trust (Panama). sometimes lasting as much as 20 hours, af- bean counternarcotics activities.’’ Enron is also Presumably, MIGA was unaware of these fecting hospitals, businesses, and schools. By a member of the U.S.-Colombia Business investigations last year when it decided to early 2001, widespread frustration with the sit- Partnership, a corporation consortium that pro- back the Lloyds affiliate’s investment in the uation triggered protests, some of which

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.060 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E705 turned violent after police clashed with dem- first privately-financed power project in Central Africa worth $150 million annually. The privat- onstrators. At least eight people died in the America. Power from the project is sold to ization deal followed intensive lobbying by protests, including a 14-year-old boy. EEGSA. U.S. embassy officials on behalf of Enron. In In a situation with similarities to California, The power company, Puerto Quetzal Power October 1994, Enron did in fact beat out Sasol shortages were originally blamed on private Corp., was created by Enron, who initially (S. Africa) and PlusPetrol (Argentina) for con- power generators, which at the time of the cri- owned 50%, in addition to operating the plant trol of the Pande gas field. Enron also hoped sis were only supplying 392,000 of the and serving as fuel supplier. King Ranch Inc., to invest in another field, Pemane, but, ac- 815,000 kilowatts they were capable of pro- a U.S. company with energy and agribusiness cording to Africa Energy & Mining, ‘‘the au- ducing. The electricity issue also sparked a interests, owned the other 50%. In 2000, the thorities . . don’t want the country’s entire confrontation between the Dominican govern- U.K.’s Commonwealth Development Corpora- gas production to fall into the hands of a sin- ment and the U.S. Embassy, after the former tion (CDC) acquired 25% ownership of the gle company.’’ accused the Smith-Enron joint venture of out- project. The project also gained support from ‘‘Elements of the embassy did a bit of lob- right fraud for failing to deliver its promise to the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), bying for the company, which I find a bit generate at least 175 megawatts a day. After which financed guarantees on the power strange, because this is a commercial agree- privatization of the CDE, power rates had barge construction in 1994 and 2000. ment,’’ Mozambique’s Minister of Energy Re- more than doubled and government payments In addition to the IFC, the U.S. Overseas sources, John Kachamila told the New York and subsidies (now to private companies) had Private Development Corporation (OPIC) in Times. He added that he was ‘‘told that other tripled. After months of negotiation between 1992 granted a $73 million guarantee towards aid to Mozambique might be in jeopardy if this the government and the power companies, an this project, and in 2000, OPIC extended a agreement was not signed.’’ agreement was finally reached in October loan for $50 million to expand the capacity of ‘‘It was a little more nuanced than that,’’ an 2001 in Madrid, Spain. However, further pri- the plant from 110 MW to 234 MW. unnamed Clinton administration official re- vatization of the CDE (the remaining trans- Shortly after it began operating, the com- ported to the newspaper. ‘‘It is difficult to say mission companies) has been mentioned as a plaints against Enron began. According to re- we should give Mozambique $40 million a possible option for a cash infusion for the gov- ports at the time: ‘‘(T)he Attorney General [of year, if it’s going to take an opportunity for a ernment. In April 2000 it was reported that Guatemala] reported that U.S.-owned Enron $700 million project and not do it.’’ CDE, the state power company partially Power has not paid any of the estimated $14 f owned by Enron, would privatize electricity million it owned the Guatemalan government transmission in order to comply with World for its electrical generation plant in Puerto THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF Bank requirements for assistance. Quetzal. The Guatemalan government collects COMMUNITY AWARDS Officials of the current and previous admin- less than half the revenues owned it, and it is istration have been publicly trading responsi- estimated that two-thirds of businesses, like HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN 31 bility for the chaos in the electricity sector. In Enron Power, pay no taxes at all.’’ In 1996, OF RHODE ISLAND June 2001, the President of the Dominican the IFC extended an additional $700,000 guar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republic announced that the contracts award- antee to the project. In 1997, Enron’s plant Thursday, May 2, 2002 ed during the privatization of the power sector was supply 15% of Guatemala’s energy. In would be investigated. A report by a special September 2000, Enron requested and was Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commission for the Dominican Senate claimed granted permission from MARAD to change honor some very special young people who that the assets of the CDE were undervalued the registration and flag of the barges from have made considerable contributions to by $907 million, resulting in the CDE’s sale for Guatemala to Panama, which is known world- Rhode Island’s communities. In particular, I 42% of its value. Suspiciously, the accounting wide for its lax and favorable terms on vessel would like to recognize the achievements of firm that executed the market value appraisal, registration. Ms. Nichole Magnifico of Warwick, RI and Ms. Ortega & Asociados, is Arthur Andersen’s When the power sector began its trans- Kristin Pallister of East Greenwich, RI. These ‘‘local representative’’ in the Dominican Re- formation process in 1993, President Jorge two young women have been selected to re- public. In January 2002, sparked by the alle- Serrano proposed an increase in electric rates ceive The Prudential Spirit of Community gations surrounding Enron and Arthur Ander- to support a market-based electric power in- Awards for outstanding community service. son, the Dominican newspaper, El Nacional, dustry. The increases in consumer rates, Ms. Nichole Magnifico is a high school sen- revealed the connection between the two ac- which totaled as much as 100 percent for ior. She is being recognized for organizing the counting firms. Representatives of Ortega & some customers, were part of the principal first special needs cheerleading squad in the Asociados were questioned about their in- complaints of the demonstrators who took to state of Rhode Island. With Ms. Magnifico’s volvement in the CDE privatization and the streets in Guatemala City during the spring guidance the squad raised funds and began Enron’s operations. Although they have denied of 1993. President Serrano responded to the cheering at Special Olympics basketball any wrongdoing, in a letter to the newspaper unrest by declaring marital law, and attempting games, including the Special Olympics Bas- they stated that, ‘‘This job [referring to the to dissolve the Guatemalan Congress. His at- ketball Championship. CDE privatization] was done by our profes- tempt to take control of the government by de- Ms. Kristin Pallister, an eighth-grader, volun- sional Dominican staff, with the collaboration cree failed when he was unable to win the teered at a nursing home for Alzheimer’s pa- of Andersen, given its knowledge and experi- support of the military. President Serrano sub- tients. Ms. Pallister provided comfort and com- ence in privatization and capitalization of pub- sequently fled the country, and the rate in- pany to the residents, and has demonstrated lic companies in Latin America.’’ 30’’ creases were suspended. 32 He is currently in her commitment to those in need. Enron’s contract in the Dominican Republic exile in Panama. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards expires in 2015. The privatization process continued, with were created in 1995 by Prudential Financial Until 1992, the state-owned Instituto Guatemala’s 1996 electricity law (Decree 93– in partnership with the National Association of Nacionalede Electricidad (INDE, National Insti- 96) effectively liberalizing the power sector. Secondary School Principals to impress upon tute of Electricity) held more than 83 percent The law placed no limits on foreign ownership all youth volunteers that their contributions are of the capacity serving Guatemala’s power of companies interested in providing service in critically important and highly valued. Over the supply requirements. The remainder was the electricity sector. EEGSA was fully past seven years this program has grown into owned by the Empresa Ele´ctrica de Guate- privatized in July 1998, when 80 percent of its the largest youth recognition effort based sole- mala S.A. (EEGSA, the Guatemala Electricity assets were bought by a consortium formed ly on community service. Ms. Magnifico and Company), of which the government was ma- by Teco Power Corporation of the U.S. Ms. Pallister should be extremely proud to jority owner. Transformation of the power sec- Iberdrola Engeria, S.A. of Spain and have been singled out to receive this honor. tor began in January 1993 when EEGSA Electricidad do Portugal, S.A. of Portugal. I am heartened, Mr. Speaker, by the self- signed a 15-year power purchase agreement MOZAMBIQUE lessness of these young people. While numer- (PPA) with Enron to build the 110MW Puerto In June 1994, the World Bank’s IDA pro- ous statistics show that Americans are less in- Quetzal thermal plant that began operations in vided $30 million toward the privatization of volved in their communities, it is important that 1993. Consisting of two barges loaded with 10 Mozambiqe’s Pande gas fields. The World we encourage youth volunteers. They have diesel-fired generators, the $92 million project Bank began to act as a broker, encouraging the power to inspire each and every one of us was partly financed by the IFC, which ap- government officials and private investors to to make a difference in our own towns and proved a $20 million direct loan as well as a develop Pande, claiming that the gas fields neighborhoods. I hope that you and our col- $51 million syndicated loan toward this, the were expected to lead to gas exports to South leagues will join me in recognizing these two

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.062 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 dedicated young women, for they are among Mr. Speaker, I ask that Ambassador holdup, he kept his sang-froid, requesting our brightest hopes for a better tomorrow. Eliasson’s address to the Swedish Parliament that he be driven to a main road after he was robbed. Afterwards, he merely regretted that f on the fiftieth anniversary of the disappear- he had not made a better job about bluffing ance of Raoul Wallenberg be placed in the TRIBUTE TO SWEDISH AMBAS- about how much money he had on him. RECORD. It is an outstanding statement of He was restless, waiting for something im- SADOR JAN ELIASSON AND HIS Wallenberg’s humanitarian commitment, and it STATEMENT ON RAOUL portant to do, something meaningful. It was reflects as well the thoughtful commitment to easy to understand that his heroes were WALLENBERG democracy, human rights, and humanitarian Dumas’ three musketeers, and Pimpernel action that Ambassador Jan Eliasson rep- Smith, whose final words in the film were— HON. TOM LANTOS resents. incidentally—‘‘I always come back’’. OF CALIFORNIA Nothing seemed to be difficult, or impos- ADDRESS TO THE SWEDISH PARLIAMENT ON THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sible for him. He even believed that he could FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISAPPEAR- tackle his incipient baldness if he shaved off Thursday, May 2, 2002 ANCE OF RAOUL WALLENBERG BY all his hair. A man of action, certainly but Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- AMBASSAOR JAN ELIASSON also man who totally lacked a sense of pres- leagues to join me today in paying tribute to Looking back at his life in his autobiog- tige and who was not interested in appear- Ambassador Jan Eliasson—ambassador of raphy, from the perspective of an ageing ances. man, the philosopher Bertrand Russell said: And then action and Raoul Wallenberg Sweden to the United States. I want to call the ‘‘Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly fused together in the summer of 1944. He has attention of my colleagues to a particularly im- strong, have governed my life: the longing six months to save as many as possible of the portant speech which he gave before he as- for love, the search for knowledge, and un- 200,000 Jews who still remained in Hungary— sumed his current position at a special fiftieth bearable pity for the suffering of mankind. after the death or the deportation of more anniversary commemoration marking the dis- These passions, like great winds, have blown than 600,000. ‘‘When does the next train appearance of Swedish humanitarian Raoul me hither and thither, in a wayward course, leave?’’ he asked Nina and Gunnar, his sister Wallenberg. That address was given in the over a deep ocean of anguish, reaching to the and her husband when he learnt in Berlin, on Swedish Parliament on January 17, 1995. very verge of despair.’’ his way to Hungary, that the travel agency Mr. Speaker, Ambassador Eliasson has a Perhaps Raoul Wallenberg would not have had given him a day of rest. He could not af- chosen precisely these words if he were look- ford to waste a single hour. distinguished career in the Swedish diplomatic ing back on his life today. But Bertrand Rus- Once he arrived in Budapest, he started to service. He achieved international attention in sell puts into words what I believe were also organize things at a hectic pace, designing 1991, when he was able to utilize his exten- Raoul Wallenberg’s strongest driving forces. new protection passports and building up a sive knowledge of economics with a humani- And Russell also formulates the course closely meshed network of contacts—ranging tarian purpose in serving as both the Vice which Raoul Wallenberg would probably from members of the Jewish Council to the President of the United Nations Economic and want all of us to take in today’s bewildering wife of the Foreign Minister, and from his Social Counsel (ECOSOC) and as the Chair- and violent world. laundress to the detestable Adolf Eichmann, man of the U.N.’s emergency relief group. As Most of what I know about Raoul whom he asked to dinner (which he subse- Wallenberg comes from books, and from the quently forgot or subconsciously suppressed, the Vice President of the ECOSOC, Ambas- think dossiers at the Ministry for Foreign since he was so full of the thousands of other sador Eliasson was responsible for coordi- Affairs. But many of the most important and things which he had to do). nating activities of social, economic, and hu- finest things I know about Raoul Wallenberg The spirit of action was something which manitarian importance. I have learnt from his close relative, his expanded ceaselessly, slowly permeating Ambassador Eliasson is not only an out- friends, and some of those who were saved him. When the thugs of the Arrow Cross— standing diplomat but also a great humani- from the Holocaust. Hungary’s Quislings—took over the autumn tarian, who embodies the highest and noblest There are three concepts which have been of 1944, the situation became unbearable and values Sweden has contributed to western civ- etched into my memory, when I have been the cruelty almost indescribable. Raoul was ilization. After being named Under-Secretary going through what I have read and heard like the Dutch boy who put one finger after about Raoul: action, passion, and it goes the other in the various holes to stop the for Humanitarian Affairs of the U.N., one of his without saying. I am going to attempt to de- dam bursting. Many lives were saved as the first initiatives was to eliminate the problem of scribe Raoul Wallenberg as a person in terms result of the meticulous planning, others by active land mines in countries such as Mo- of these three words. And I will also be using ruses and provisions in various languages zambique. Aid agencies were hired out to de- them as my starting point when I try to ex- and in different keys. mine the most dangerous civilian populated plain the example he sets. But many, many people were murdered be- regions of the country. Ambassador Eliasson What was Raoul Wallenberg’s action? We fore his eyes. And often he arrived too late publicly denounced the further production of know that he saved the lives of tens of thou- or was not able to intervene and stop the in- sands of people, together with brave and ferno. He saw people slip away, disappear, land mines under existing law. loyal colleagues. We know that he helped to die—as when thousands of Jewish women and From October 1994 to September 2000 Am- prevent the destruction of the ghetto in Bu- children, clad in high heeled or thin-soled bassador Eliasson was Sweden’s Deputy Sec- dapest, thus also preventing the murder of a shoes, were forced to trudge in the slush, day retary of Foreign Affairs. In this position, his further 60,000 people. And we know that he and night, without food and water for 150 voice was particularly significant in formulating became one of the outside witnesses—the miles to the border—and there a fraction of and implementing Swedish foreign policy. He eyes and ears of the international commu- them were subjected to a roll-call, with tra- continued to incorporate economic prag- nity—in an inferno on earth, at a time of ditional thoroughness, by Eichmann’s com- matism, social development, and international horrific human degradation. mand. When we read his letters to his grand- I am sure that in these situations he peace and security into his agenda while serv- father—we must remember that his father thought of the danger in delay, the damage ing in this capacity. died before Raoul was born—we see few signs caused by waiting too long and not acting in Mr. Speaker, for the past two years, Jan that he was preparing himself for a task or time, of being forced to focus on putting out Eliasson has served as the Swedish Ambas- a role of this nature. He had studied in the cruel flames instead of looking for sador to the United States. I am pleased that America, worked in offices in Cape Town and arsonists and the causes of the fire. Arriving he is still dedicated to the humanitarian goals Haifa, and he had discussed various possible in time, to forestall and take preventive ac- that have marked his long and distinguished careers in some detail with his grandfather. tion, is basically a question of respect for life diplomatic career and which clearly represent Was he to become an architect, a banker, or and respect for human dignity. a businessman? It was with this in mind with Raoul formu- the best of Sweden. Ambassador Eliasson’s From his letters, he seems to have been lated a plan, together with his co-workers, in commitment to helping other people mirrors carefree, active, full of curiosity and ideas the last weeks in Budapest, for the rebirth the compassion that Raoul Wallenberg so and agreeable self-ironic. He once hitchhiked and rehabilitation of the scattered remain- nobly embodied during his unique rescue mis- from Michigan to Los Angeles, where his ing Jews in Hungary. He planned for tomor- sion, in my native land of Hungary. birthday coincided with the pomp and cir- row, for survival, in order to plant the trees In his 1995 address to the Swedish par- cumstances of the 1932 Olympics. ‘‘My birth- that must grow. I am convinced that he had liament, Ambassador Eliasson said, ‘‘Raoul day was a quiet affair, since I had asked the this plan in his rucksack—he did not have a Wallenberg lives on.’’ Anyone that dedicates civic authorities not to go to any special briefcase—when he got into the black lim- his or her life to peaceful diplomacy and hu- trouble,’’ he told his grandfather in a slight- ousine en route for the Russian headquarters ly bantering tone. exactly 50 years ago today. manitarian causes as Ambassador Eliasson Nonetheless, in the years he spent in To move on to my second keyword: passion, has done is carrying on Wallenberg’s humani- America, there were already signs that ac- no only Bertrand Russell’s compassion, but tarian tradition. I urge my colleagues to join tion was waiting for Raoul Wallenberg. On also Raoul Wallenberg’s fervor and capacity me in honoring Ambassador Eliasson. one occasion when he was the victim of a to amuse his friends with the quick-fire

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.064 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E707 macabre humor, in spite of the horrors, and During his work in Hungary in the reign of mentorship, economic development, job place- to inspire other people to great exploits, to terror, in the ghetto and on the streets, he ment, childcare, family counseling, and pro- work day and night. It was a case of ‘‘saving looked the victim in the eye and tried to grams for senior citizens through the help of as many people as possible, to snatch as erase all the power games, all the prejudices its dedicated staff. Programs sponsored by the many as possible from the clutches of the and all the hate that encompassed this indi- murders,’’ as he wrote in a letter in July vidual human being. Urban League include Children’s Services, 1944. He saw the forces of evil, but he never gave Health and Human Services, Employment and In Wallenberg, passion and compassion up the hope, and never stopped taking ac- Training, Affordable Housing and Community lived, side by side, in symbiosis. Both are tion. Development, and Communications and Fund necessary for action and results. The Amer- What more do we need today? Development. ican Wallenberg Committee has characteris- f I strongly believe in the mission of the tically chosen as its motto the words of Ed- Urban League, and have successfully ob- mund Burke: ‘‘All that is necessary for the HONORING RONALD MARTELLA tained grants for the construction of its Work- triumph of evil is that good men do noth- force Development Center, as well as critical ing’’. But for Wallenberg, there was no choice. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH funding for the Affordable Housing and Com- There is no decision-making process in the OF CALIFORNIA munity Development Corporation, and face of evil. The phrase ‘‘it goes without say- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AmeriCorps. I look forward to continuing my ing’’ became Raoul Wallenberg’s invisible work with the Urban League to fulfill the eco- companion. Thursday, May 2, 2002 nomic dreams of all our citizens in the 13th, He did not question whether he should go Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise District and across the country. The Urban to Hungary. He did not ask any questions League continues its work to improve the lives when he was awakened in the middle of the today to honor Ronald Martella for receiving night in Budapest and took his bicycle to the the 2002 Businessman/Agricultural Leader of of those less fortunate in our community, and ‘‘Swedish houses’’. With the streets filled the Year Award from the Hughson Chamber of I am proud of their positive impact and dedica- with loudmouthed supporters of the Arrow Commerce. Mr. Martella has been an active tion. Cross, who were running amok, raping or member of the Hughson community for many Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in trading in human beings. He knew which years and his dedication is deservedly com- honoring the Urban League of Hudson County path he had to walk. He had an unfailing mended. for its service to the people of Hudson County. moral compass. Mr. Martella is the current chairman of the The Urban League’s generous and selfless Thus, Raoul Wallenberg also set an exam- California Canning Peach Association. He is work never goes unnoticed, and I am grateful ple. He was one of us, a man who showed that for all it does. action is possible and necessary. He showed also a board member of the Ag Council of that we do not always need to be prepared or California and the Growers Harvesting Com- f to take deliberate decisions to do what is mittee. Ronald is on the Board of the Hughson HONORING THE WEST WARWICK right. He showed that we can all rise to the Chamber of Commerce and the Hughson Re- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS occasion, which can then take over and in- development Agency. spire us to superhuman effort. He showed REPRESENTING RHODE ISLAND Ronald currently serves the community IN THE ‘‘WE THE PEO- that powerlessness does indeed exist—but through these organizations, but his involve- that it can be overcome by tackling one PLE...THE CITIZEN AND THE problem at a time and by always working ment is not just a recent venture. He volun- CONSTITUTION’’ COMPETITION and planning for a better future, for a new teered as a fireman for 19 years, is the former sense of fellowship. chairman of the Hughson Youth Center Board HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN One of the books I read describes a long of Directors, and served on Hughson Union OF NEW JERSEY conversation Raoul had with a young girl High School’s Agricultural Steering Committee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about the League of Nations. He seemed Mr. Martella is an active member of his church much more interested in what the League of through his involvement in the Knights of Co- Thursday, May 2, 2002 Nations—the United Nations of that time— should do than in the girl. His sister Nina lumbus and the church choir. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to also noted this. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ronald recognize an outstanding group of young peo- This episode comes to mind when we look Martella for receiving the 2002 Businessman/ ple from West Warwick Senior High School. around the world today, searching for a Agricultural Leader of the Year Award. I invite These students will represent Rhode Island in Raoul Wallenberg. He would be need in Pol my colleagues to join me in thanking him for the ‘‘We the People...The Citizen and the Pot’s Cambodia, in Idi Amin’s Uganda, in the his tremendous service to the community and Constitution’’ Civics Competition being held civil wars in Angola and Mozambique, in So- wishing him many more years of continued from May 4–6 here in Washington, DC. The malia in 1992, in the genocide of Rwanda and success. program is administered by the Center for in the nightmare of Bosnia. Many were there—but were we too few? Were we—are f Civic Education and more than 1,200 students from across the United States will participate we—onlookers on too great an extent? Where IN HONOR OF THE URBAN LEAGUE was the action, the passion and ‘‘it goes in this 3-day event. Participants will give pres- without saying’’? OF HUDSON COUNTY entations on current constitutional issues, and Raoul Wallenberg lives on. We must not be judged on their depth of understanding and give up on our efforts to have a full account HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ their ability to apply their constitutional knowl- of his fate. We had strong expectations that OF NEW JERSEY edge. a new, open and truthful Russia would help The Rhode Island representatives in this us achieve this clarity. Let us hope that to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year’s competition are: Najiya Abdul-Hakim, day’s Chechen tragedy will not stop the ulti- Thursday, May 2, 2002 mate triumph of the forces of democracy and Janice Abueg, Peter Calci III, Kristin Capaldo, openness. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Elizabeth Champagne, Tara Cooney, Tara Russia can show that these forces cannot to honor the Urban League of Hudson County Czop, Paul DiMartino, Thomas Driscoll, Chris- be conquered, either by producing Raoul in celebration of its 24th Annual Equal Oppor- topher Ellis, Tinisha Goldson, Kenneth Wallenberg or the whole truth about him. tunity Day Awards Dinner Dance on May 3, Halpern, Sarah Johnson, Alyssa Lavallee, This can be achieved in the Swedish-Russian 2002, at Casino-in-the Park in Jersey City, Robert Martin, Michael Muschiano, Lindsay Commission which, since 1991, has been sys- New Jersey. Nagel, Michael Oulette, Anthony Politelli, Mi- temically examining documents and avail- Founded in 1971, the Urban League of Hud- able information. chael Ryan, Kendall Sylvia, Sarah Smith, The central issue is not the Wallenberg son County, which is associated with the Na- Corey St. Saveur, Kate Studley, Erin Watson, case or affair. It is Raoul Wallenberg as a tional Urban League, is a nonprofit commu- and Shane Wilcox. The team is led by teacher human being. And, in the final analysis, the nity-based organization dedicated to advo- Marc LeBlanc. I congratulate them all on their end of the Cold War should be a matter of fo- cating initiatives that allow local residents to success thus far. cusing on human beings. We should stop participate in the development of their neigh- It is inspiring to see these young people ex- viewing nations as pawns on a geopolitical borhoods, as well as achieve economic self- ercise their knowledge of the fundamental chessboard but instead see them as societies reliance. ideals and principles of our government. with people who have to right to political freedom, to economic and social justice and The Urban League of Hudson County works These principles formed the historical founda- to a life in dignity for all. in association with community groups, as well tion for our way of life, and they provide the For me, this is Raoul Wallenberg’s mes- as government and corporate sponsors. It pro- framework for the future. I commend the par- sage. That is why Raoul Wallenberg lives on. vides services in the areas of education, ticipants from West Warwick High School for

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They represent was kindled over 25 years ago when she at- the future leaders of our nation and deserve PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOMAS R. tended Clara Barton High School, which pre- our support and encouragement. POINTON pares students for careers in the health pro- f fessions. Majoring in Health Occupational HON. SCOTT McINNIS Services, she became excited about the field PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF COLORADO of medicine and began to dream of one day attending medical school. In 1994, she re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ turned to school and successfully pursued a Thursday, May 2, 2002 bachelor of science degree in chemistry with a OF ILLINOIS minor in biology. Married with four children, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Thomas R. Pointon for his accom- she managed to carry a full time schedule of Thursday, May 2, 2002 plishments and contributions to the State of classes that included biochemistry, organic Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Colorado. Tom has dedicated himself as a chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and phys- avoidably absent from this Chamber on April board member to the Southeastern Colorado ical chemistry. Her last 2 years as an under- 9, 2001 when rollcall votes Nos. 80, 81, and Water Conservancy District for over thirteen graduate at New Jersey City University were 82 were cast. I want the RECORD to show that years. As he moves on to new opportunities, also spent fulfilling commitments to teaching had I been present in this Chamber at the I would like to take this moment to thank Tom biology to fifth graders under the Careers in time these votes were cast, I would have for his countless hours of service to his com- Teaching internship programs; working on two voted ‘‘yea’’ on each of these rollcall votes. munity, Colorado, and this nation. undergraduate research projects, with papers I was also unavoidably absent from this As a farmer and rancher, Tom has been an published in the American Chemical Society’s Chamber on April 16, 2001, when rollcall vote invaluable member of the board frequently of- Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting Journal, es- Nos. 65, 66, and 67 were cast. I want the fering his experience and expertise. Mr. tablishing a public school outreach program to encourage interest in the sciences among mi- RECORD to show that had I been present in Pointon truly understands the need for equal nority students, and holding top offices in the this Chamber at the times these votes were water distribution throughout the West. He has Chemistry Club where she oversaw fund- cast, I would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on each selflessly donated his time and energy to a raising and other organizational activities. Her of these rollcall votes. number of boards, notably the Local Hospital past experiences and current work as a volun- f Board and the National Association of Coun- teer Emergency Medical Technician at West ties—Health and Human Resources Com- HONORING ROSE E. GRIMALDI New York Volunteer Emergency Medical Serv- mittee. Tom has provided leadership as a ice Company furthered her determination to Commissioner of Bent County and as Com- become a doctor who would serve her com- HON. JIM DAVIS missioner and President of the County Com- munity. Mrs. Henry’s lofty goal is to establish OF FLORIDA mission Incorporate Board of Directors. For his a nonprofit clinic in a community center that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diligent efforts and quality service as a com- offers quality healthcare to all people who are Thursday, May 2, 2002 missioner, he was awarded with the recogni- economically disadvantaged. tion of Commissioner of the Year in 1986. As Mrs. Henry is a bright, dedicated, and com- Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in a result of Tom’s hard work, moral ethics, and passionate individual who will make an out- honor of the late Rose E. Grimaldi, a longtime excellence in his field, Colorado governors standing physician. I know my colleagues join Tampa businesswoman and community leader have twice appointed him to the Arkansas me in offering warmest congratulations and whose love of life and dedication to her family River Compact Administration, an important best wishes to her as she begins this exciting and hometown is an inspiration to us all. and vital water division monitor for Colorado. phase of her life. For 30 years, Rose worked as an insurance Mr. Speaker, Thomas R. Pointon’s dedica- f agent and general manager for Grimaldi and tion and commitment to maintaining the avail- Grimaldi Insurance Agency, and she later ability and distribution of this vital Western RECOGNITION OF JIMMY BELL served as a chairwoman of the board for Co- commodity is to be commended and I am hon- lumbia Bank of Tampa for 18 years. In 1987, ored to bring forth his accomplishments before HON. ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. Hispanic Heritage Inc. honored her with the this body of Congress, and this nation. He has OF MARYLAND Business Women of the Year Award. proved himself a valuable contributor to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rose, however, was best known for her Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy Thursday, May 2, 2002 service to the Tampa Bay community, and in District, his community, and Colorado. Thank Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to particular, her great interest in helping Tam- you Tom, for all that you have done for Colo- commend the efforts of a stalwart supporter of pa’s young people. Rose was a founding rado and this nation. I wish you all the best the law and a great friend of the State of member of the Girls Club of Tampa Bay, the and good luck in you future endeavors. Maryland. Jimmy Bell, an attorney who re- Hillsborough County Community Mental Health f ceived his bachelor’s degree from California Center and the Visiting Nurses Association of CONGRATULATIONS TO DEBORAH State University, Sacramento and his law de- Tampa. She was also active in the All Chil- gree from American University, has risen to HENRY OF JERSEY CITY, WIN- dren’s Hospital Guild, the Red Cross Angels become a local and national hero in fighting NER OF THE FIRST ROSS MED- and the Gulf Coast Lung Association. In 1987, for justice, equal rights, and opportunity for all ICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP the National Conference of Christians and Americans. Jews honored Rose for her commitment to Jimmy Bell is a charismatic, captivating at- service by giving her the Silver Medallion HON. DONALD M. PAYNE torney and civil rights champion and leader in Award. OF NEW JERSEY the fight against racial injustice in our country. Rose, never one to tire easily, still found IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has dedicated his time and energy to edu- time to participate in St. Andrew’s Episcopal cate people about the dangers and inherent Thursday, May 2, 2002 Church programs and a multitude of social inequity of racial prejudice, including extensive events. Through these and her many other ac- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask work with the Police Department for the city of tivities, Rose truly had a friend in every corner my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Rep- District Heights, MD with regard to the prob- of the community, and she was known and resentatives to join me in honoring a remark- lem of racial profiling. admired by all for her warm heart and bound- able woman, Mrs. Deborah Henry of Jersey Jimmy’s hard work on behalf of civil rights less energy. City, NJ, who recently realized a lifelong has paid off, with groups around the country On behalf of the Tampa Bay community, I dream by becoming the first recipient of the honoring him and recognizing him as a cham- would like to extend my deepest sympathies Eliza Anna Grier Scholarship. As one of the pion who fights for justice and equal oppor- to Rose’s family—her 3 children, 12 grand- founders of the scholarship, I was proud to tunity in our Nation. He was the Keynote

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.067 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E709 Speaker at the 2001 Martin Luther King, Jr. IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PROM John Elkhay is not only a respected chef Award Celebration at the Civil Rights Institute AND GRADUATION SAFETY MONTH and businessman; he is an outstanding person in Birmingham, AL, in March, 2001. There, he whose own hardships have led him to help received the prestigious ‘‘Dr. Martin Luther HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ others. John lost his 12 year-old son to cystic King, Jr. Award’’ for his legal work in the field OF NEW JERSEY fibrosis, and established the Ross Elkhay of civil rights. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foundation in his memory. Additionally, his Chefs for CF program has raised thousands of Now, Jimmy will be taking his expertise, en- Thursday, May 2, 2002 dollars in donations for research over the ergy, and eloquence to speak directly with the Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today years. public via his new radio program on during National Prom and Graduation Safety Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I am proud to rep- VoiceAmerica.com, ‘‘Law with Jim Bell, Esq.’’ Month to recognize the Century Council and resent John Elkhay in the House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, Jimmy Bell is an American the distilled spirits industry for their continuing resentatives. Please join me in recognizing hero. He has dedicated his personal and pro- efforts to fight drunk driving and underage this outstanding individual whose personal and fessional life to pursue justice and equal op- drinking. professional contributions have garnered him portunity for all Americans. He deserves our During the months of May and June of the Rhode Island Small Businessperson of the recognition, and I am proud to speak about 2002, the Century Council is implementing a Year Award. him as a leader in Maryland and throughout multifaceted campaign to educate parents, f our country. teachers, local, state, and federal elected offi- PAYING TRIBUTE TO DONN As we continue our important work in Con- cials, and the community as a whole about the CULVER gress on behalf of the American people, I importance of talking to their kids about mak- have always believed we should look to exam- ing responsible decisions when it comes to HON. SCOTT McINNIS ples of community service and personal lead- beverage alcohol. And, reminding them that if they Ire under the age of 21, the only respon- OF COLORADO ership for inspiration and reminders of what is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important in our society. Jimmy Bell is a lead- sible decision to make is not to drink. Thursday, May 2, 2002 er who exemplifies commitment to equality of Launched in May of 1991, the Century opportunity for which our Nation strives. Council is funded by America’s leading dis- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tillers to promote responsible decisionmaking take this opportunity to pay tribute to Donn f regarding alcohol consumption and to fight al- Culver and thank him for his extraordinary cohol abuse, focusing on drunk driving and contributions to his city, his state and his fel- HONORING PATSY MILTON underage drinking problems. low citizens. As an employee of GMAC Mort- Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in gage, Donn has dedicated himself to improv- honoring the Century Council and the distilled ing his community and the state by selflessly HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH spirits industry for their efforts to fight drunk giving his time and energy to his job, his fam- driving and underage drinking. ily and his fellow citizens. His remarkable busi- OF CALIFORNIA f ness and philanthropic accomplishments are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surpassed only by the hard work and dedica- TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN ELKHAY tion that he has poured into each and every- Thursday, May 2, 2002 thing he has done. As we celebrate his tre- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN mendous accomplishment of earning the Colo- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF RHODE ISLAND rado Mortgage Lenders Association’s Hope for today to honor Patsy Milton on the occasion of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Homeowners Award, let it be known that I, her recognition by the Fresno County Farm Thursday, May 2, 2002 along with the people of Colorado, applaud his Bureau for her years of volunteerism. Mrs. Mil- efforts and are grateful for all that he has done ton has given generously of her time to many Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for his state and his community. different programs in her community. recognize and honor the achievements of Mr. Throughout his personal and professional The Fresno County Farm Bureau is hon- John Elkhay of Providence, RI. The U.S. life, Donn has consistently represented the oring Patsy specifically for her work with the Small Business Association has recognized very attributes that this award recognizes, and Ag in the Classroom Program. The Fresno Mr. Elkhay for his achievements as a chef and I am honored to bring his achievements to County Agriculture Education Program was restaurateur by awarding him the Rhode Is- light today. Donn is currently the Vice Presi- established fifteen years ago with the mission land Small Businessperson of the Year award. dent and Regional Manager for GMAC Mort- ‘‘to teach the cultural, political and environ- Mr. Elkhay has worked his way to the top in gage, with responsibility for covering seven mental importance of Fresno County agri- the restaurant business, from his beginnings middle western states, and is active in a num- culture to consumers of all ages.’’ Mrs. Milton as a dishwasher to his current vantage point ber of housing initiatives at GMAC. He has is the coordinator of the Ag in the Classroom as a leader among Rhode Island entre- spent 23 years in the financial services indus- program that goes to schools all over the preneurs. His two critically acclaimed res- try, with 16 years in senior management, in- county bringing supplemental curriculum into taurants, XO Cafe´ and Ten Prime Steak & cluding a post as National Production Man- the classrooms of over 100 schools. Sushi, have been key to the revitalization of ager for Pulte Mortgage Corp. He is an active downtown Providence. member of a number of committees, including Patsy’s philanthropy is not limited to her Mr. Elkhay’s determination to be a leader in the Fannie Mae Advisory Council, he serves passion for sharing agriculture with others. this field is evident from his continuous work as Co-Chairman for the Colorado Mortgage She has also been a member of the Riverview ethic and innovation. He began studying the Lender Association’s Affordable Housing Com- School Parent Teacher Club, Reedley High culinary arts as a senior in high school. En- mittee; and is a member of the Residential Band Boosters, and is active in her church. rolled in the Johnson and Wales College while Lending Committee, the Responsible Lending However, it is her work with Ag in the Class- he finished high school, John quickly proved Task Force for Colorado, and an instructor for room that earned her the 1995 Volunteer to his teachers and employers that he was ca- the Salvation Army and Heritage Foundation Award from the California Foundation. She pable and creative. His experiences in the nu- Homeless to Home Ownership. In addition, he has opened her home to students to educate merous highly respected kitchens took him all is an outstanding advocate for first-time home- them about the importance of agriculture in over the country, where he was able to hone buyers, and has been active in trying to pre- everyday life. Mrs. Milton and her husband, his skills. After returning to Rhode Island Mr. vent predatory lending practices. Donn earned Rick, raise stone fruit and grapes and are very Elkhay opened a chic tapas restaurant with a BS in marketing from Indiana University, involved in the Fresno County Farm Bureau. Guy Abelson. This venture soon led to several and, perhaps most importantly, is married with Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate other opportunities, and finally to his current two children. Donn is truly a remarkable man, Patsy Milton for her well deserved recognition ventures. John has been featured in a number who has always been eager to give his time by the Fresno County Farm Bureau. I invite of national publications including Bon Appetit, and energy to the community, through both his my colleagues to join me in thanking her for Nation’s Restaurant News, and Gourmet Chef. professional and philanthropic endeavors. her dedication to agriculture and education While he takes these accolades in stride, John Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Donn Culver is and wishing her many more years of contin- plans to open four more restaurants in Rhode a man of unparalleled dedication and commit- ued success. Island. ment to his job, his community and to his

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.071 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 state. It is his unrelenting passion for each world a better place for everyone, Dutch After pursuing her education Tess returned and every thing he does, as well as his spirit helped Florida’s Democratic party break to Hughson and began teaching in 1973. of selflessness and dedication with which he ground. She was committed to her cause be- Throughout her career she has taught kinder- has always conducted himself, that I wish to cause she loved the work and she believed in garten and first grade. Mrs. Camagna is proud bring before this body of Congress. Donn has the political process. Florida has truly lost a to be a part of an educational system that is achieved extraordinary things and enriched trailblazer. dedicated to children and excels in edu- the lives of so many people, and it is my privi- f cational leadership. lege to extend to him my sincere congratula- Tess’ husband, Richard, is a farmer and tions on earning the Colorado Mortgage Lend- CLINTON HILL WEED AND SEED Hughson Fire Department Commissioner. ers Association’s Hope for Homeowners PARTNERSHIP They have raised three children, John, Peter, Award, and wish him all the best in the future. and Sarah, and they have been blessed with f HON. DONALD M. PAYNE two grandchildren, Alex and Nicholas. OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tess PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Camagna for receiving the 2002 Educator of Thursday, May 2, 2002 the Year Award. I invite my colleagues to join me in thanking her for her tremendous service HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF ILLINOIS to the community and her dedication to our recognize Operation Weed and Seed in New- youth. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ark, New Jersey and its commitment to the re- f Thursday, May 2, 2002 vitalization of the city. In 1991 the United IN RECOGNITION OF LUCY Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- States Department of Justice established Op- NUNZIATO avoidably absent from this chamber during the eration Weed and Seed, a community based multi-agency approach to law enforcement, week of March 18th. I want the RECORD to show that had I been present in this chamber, crime prevention, and neighborhood restora- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY I would have voted in the following manner: tion. The Weed and Seed strategy is a two- OF NEW YORK On rollcall vote 65, yea; on rollcall vote 66, pronged approach to crime control and pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES yea; rollcall vote 67, yea; rollcall vote 68, yea; vention where law enforcement agencies first Thursday, May 2, 2002 ‘‘weed out’’ criminals from the target area, fol- rollcall vote 69, yea; rollcall vote 70, yea; roll- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, lowed by a ‘‘seeding’’ of prevention, interven- call vote 71, yea; rollcall vote 72, yea; rollcall I rise to pay tribute to Lucy Nunziato, a tion, treatment, and neighborhood revitaliza- vote 73, yea; rollcall vote 74, yea; rollcall vote woman who has dedicated many years of 75, no; rollcall vote 76, no; rollcall vote 77, no; tion. On Saturday May 4, 2002 The Clinton Hill public service not only to the Queens Cham- rollcall vote 78, no; rollcall vote 79, no. Weed and Seed Partnership, sponsored by ber of Commerce and the business commu- f Public Service Electric and Gas Company, will nity, but also to the greater borough of Queens. After an outstanding career in bank- HONORING MARGARET ‘‘DUTCH’’ celebrate the unveiling and kick-off of the ing, Ms. Nunziato is retiring, much to the re- SILVER Newark, New Jersey project at Mildred Helms Park. Consisting of over 150 stakeholders, gret of her friends and colleagues. Ms. Nunziato rose to a position of significant The Clinton Hill Weed and Seed Partnership HON. JIM DAVIS responsibility at a major savings bank because has accomplished a milestone by receiving its OF FLORIDA of her intelligence, hard work and versatility. Official Site Designation from the United At the Long Island Savings Bank, FSB, she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States Department of Justice. started out working as a teller and was so re- Thursday, May 2, 2002 The Weed and Seed strategy is based on spected for her work that she eventually be- collaboration, coordination, community partici- Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in came Vice President, overseeing the commu- pation, and leveraging resources. The empha- honor of the late Margaret ‘‘Dutch’’ Silver, a nity and public relations department of a 48- sis on community participation cannot be un- highly respected Florida political activist whose branch network in Queens, Nassau, and Suf- derstated. The prevailing concept is neighbor- years of hard work and enthusiasm inspired folk counties. During her tenure at the bank, hoods function more effectively when empow- countless people to become involved in the she also served as President of Savings Bank political process and helped several of Flor- ered to solve their own problems. The process to become a Weed and Seed Women of New York. ida’s successful female legislators get their Ms. Nunziato has also devoted a great deal site requires a significant commitment by the foot in the political door. of time and effort to various professional and community to engage in strategic planning, A native of Alabama, Dutch entered Tam- civic affiliations, including serving on the collaborate with key stakeholders, and coordi- pa’s Democratic political scene in the 1970s, boards of the American Red Cross, Alliance of nate programs and services. The Clinton Hill bringing with her a host of fresh ideas in polit- Queens Artists, Long Island City—YMCA, Partnership will become a significant impacting ical campaigning and the energy and drive to Flushing Council on the Culture and the Arts, force on the city of Newark. Mr. Speaker, I ask turn those ideas into successful political strate- as well as the Queens Historical Society. She that my colleagues join me today in recog- gies. Dutch renewed the practice of door-to- has also represented the interests of Queens nizing the tremendous efforts of the Weed and door campaigning and updated the party’s ap- business on the Queens District Attorney’s Seed Partnership and the lasting impact that it proach to political canvassing and targeting. Business Advisory Council, the Verizon Com- will surely have on the city of Newark. Her exuberance encouraged others to become munications Advisory Council, Con Edison’s activists, and her knowledge and experience f Small Business Advisory Council, and the soon led her to become the executive director HONORING TESS CAMAGNA Committee to Promote Public Trust and Con- of the Hillsborough Democratic Party. fidence in the Legal System. Many of Florida’s Democratic women politi- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Ms. Nunziato has also showed a great deal cians credit Dutch for guiding them to leader- OF CALIFORNIA of commitment towards the charities at which ship positions. In 1972, Dutch ran Betty Cast- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she volunteers, including the American Cancer or’s campaign to become Hillsborough Coun- Society, the Girl Scout Council of Greater New ty’s first female Commissioner and then ad- Thursday, May 2, 2002 York, Junior Achievement, Project Outreach, vised Betty Castor in her three successful Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Walter Kaner’s Children’s Foundation, the Florida State Senate races and her campaign today to honor Mrs. Tess Camagna for receiv- Wheelchair Classics, the Lexington Center to become state commissioner of education in ing the Educator of the Year Award for 2002 and the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens. 1986. Dutch also ran Fran Davin’s from the Hughson Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the finance committee Hillsborough County Commission race and Tess is a born and bred Hughsonian. Her of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and helped Helen Gordon Davis become elected parents were farmers there and she attended St. Sebastian’s Toman Catholic Church. to the Florida State House of Representatives. Hughson Elementary and graduated from The outstanding accomplishments of Ms. On behalf of the people of Tampa Bay, I Hughson High School. She left the community Nunziato have earned her special recognition offer my deepest sympathy to Dutch’s family. only briefly to attend California State Univer- from organizations such as Wheelchair Through her hard work, dedication and pas- sity, San Jose, to obtain her degree in Ele- Classics, American Red Cross, American Can- sion to make our community, state, nation and mentary Education. cer Society, the Long Island City—YMCA, the

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02MY8.003 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E711 Flushing Council on the Culture and the Arts, ute to John and Louise before this body of Arms Export Control Act, and if there was a the Pride of Judea Mental Health Center and Congress and this nation. They are a model serious problem they would be able to suc- Queensboro Council For Social Welfare. American family and I am honored to rep- cessfully stop a transaction. The problem is Mr. Speaker, for her many contributions, I resent them. that bad transactions should not have to reach ask that my colleagues join me in honoring f that level, they should not be approved by the Lucy Nunziato. Ex-Im Board in the first place. I do hope that HONORING THE 51ST NATIONAL f in the future, Ex-Im takes very seriously these DAY OF PRAYER ‘‘AMERICA issues and works to limit transactions with en- PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN AND UNITED UNDER GOD’’ tities that have violated U.S. national security LOUISE RODRIGUEZ laws. HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI As far as legislative remedies are con- HON. SCOTT McINNIS OF ILLINOIS cerned, I appreciate all the efforts by my good OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friend from Ohio. I am committed to work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 2, 2002 closely with him as we consider changes to Thursday, May 2, 2002 Ex-Im’s Charter in order to ensure that our na- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tional security is not compromised. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my heartiest wishes on the observance take this opportunity to honor a couple whose of the 51st National Day of Prayer. f dedication and commitment to one another, The National Day of Prayer has been an oc- and their family, embodies the spirit of family casion for countless Americans to give thanks HEBREW UNION COLLEGE—JEWISH values in my state and this nation. Through for their blessings and ask for God’s support. INSTITUTE OF RELIGION times of joy, and times of sadness, John and As our service men and women defend the Louise Rodriguez have upheld their marriage United States in distant lands and families HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN vows to one another for thirty-seven years. continue to heal from the tragedies of Sep- OF CALIFORNIA Born and raised in the City of Pueblo, Colo- tember 11, 2001, this National Day of Prayer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado, John and Louise are valued members of is certainly an occasion worthy of special rec- Thursday, May 2, 2002 the community as parents, citizens, and volun- ognition. teers. Together, they have conducted them- In 1952, an act of Congress created The Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- selves with honesty and integrity over their National Day of Prayer. With hard work, this nize an outstanding Jewish educational institu- lifetime and I stand today to pay tribute to their occasion has been celebrated annually since tion, the Hebrew Union College—Jewish Insti- lives. its introduction. In 1988, the National Day of tute of Religion (HUC–JIR) on the historic oc- Married on April 24, 1965, John and Louise Prayer was set on the first Thursday of each casion of its first rabbinic ordination. This will soon be joined in the celebration of their May. weekend’s ordination, taking place on Sunday thirty-seventh wedding anniversary by their The theme of the 51st National Day of Pray- May 5th at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, will be four children, John, Janelle, Jeffery, and er is ‘‘America United Under God.’’ As our na- the first of its kind on the West Coast and it Julianne. Sadly, one member of the Rodriguez tion continues to rebuild its faith and commit- bears testament to the significant growth and family will be missed in their gathering, Julie ment to each other, the theme ‘‘America importance of the Reform Jewish movement in Cherie, their first-born child. She was born on United Under God’’ encourages a renewed California and the West Coast. January 2, 1966, but sadly was diagnosed spirit of patriotism in our great nation. Hope- I am proud of HUC–JIR’s accomplishments, with cancer of the liver, and passed away in fully, you will unite in a special prayer for proud of the rabbis who will be ordained this August of 1968. The couple’s dedication to those unfortunately suffering throughout the weekend and proud of the fact that from this their family is evident in their approach to this world—in birth, life and death. weekend forward, Reform Rabbis will be or- trying time; Louise spent two years living in Mr. Speaker, as May 2, 2002 has been des- dained in my home city, Los Angeles. HUC– Denver to be with her daughter at a hospital, ignated as The National Day of Prayer, I JIR is the nation’s oldest institute of higher while John worked to provide for his family at would ask that my colleagues join me in offer- Jewish education and the academic, spiritual CF&I in Pueblo, commuting weekly to visit his ing a special prayer for our service men and and professional development center of Re- daughter and wife in Denver. women as well as all those unfortunately suf- form Judaism. It is an organization dedicated Throughout their lives, John and Louise in- fering throughout the world. to providing leadership for and strengthening stilled strong family values by rearing their f the growing Jewish communities and Reform children in the Roman Catholic Church. They Congregations throughout the West Coast. emphasized the value of education from early EXPORT-IMPORT BANK The HUC–JIR has a long, well known, and on in their childhoods, and encouraged the REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2001 successful history educating men and women children to attend and receive college de- for service to American and world Jewry as grees. Today their children are proud college SPEECH OF rabbis, cantors, educators and communal graduates and with the continuing support of HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY service professionals and offering graduate their parents, are succeeding in their own per- OF OHIO and postgraduate degree programs for schol- sonal endeavors. During their children’s early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ars of all faiths. It is also known for its vast years, John could be found working hard at array of scholarly resources, including a re- the wire mill at CF&I to support their family, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 nowned library, archive and museum collec- while Louise maintained the home front and The House in Committee of the Whole tions, biblical archaeology excavations, and provided a solid base for raising the children. House on the State of the Union had under academic publications. The College-Institute As the children matured and attended college, consideration the bill (H.R. 2871) to reauthor- makes its resources available to the commu- Louise began work as a medical ize the Export-Import Bank of the United nity and also provides an assortment of cul- transcriptionist at various doctors’ offices and States, and for other purposes: tural and educational programs that help illu- at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. Today, Louise is Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate minate Jewish history, culture and contem- the proud owner of her own medical tran- Chairman NEY’s concerns regarding the oper- porary creativity. scription service and John is often found vol- ation of the Export-Import Bank and I share I am very pleased that the Los Angeles unteering his time and efforts to helping handi- many of them. Ex-Im plays an important role Rabbinic Program has been expanded to be- capped children safely access school buses in fostering trade and leveling the playing field come a comprehensive program culminating in for School District 60. for U.S. exports. However, it is absolutely un- ordination, and I am pleased to recognize the Mr. Speaker, those who know the couple acceptable for Ex-Im to support transactions inaugural class of newly ordained Rabbis: best often remark on the evident love for one that compromise our national security. I have Shawna Elise Brynjegard-Bialik, Miriam Lisa another and their children. Through the good closely monitored the transaction that Mr. NEY Cotzin, John Rothschild Fishman, Melissa times and the bad, the Rodriguez’s have re- has highlighted and while I did not find any Lynn Fogel, Robert William Haas, Tali Esther mained committed not only to their vows, but wrongdoing by Ex-Im, I am troubled by the ap- Hyman, Kennard Kipman and Karen Shahon their family. John and Louise have served as proach Ex-Im took while reviewing this deal. Strok. I wish the best for each of these new true role models for their four children and I am confident that the State Department Rabbis and I am confident they will accom- their community, and I am honored to pay trib- does a good job in monitoring violations of the plish great things.

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.079 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to ask the 75th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s Including, independent review mechanisms my colleagues to join with me in saluting He- historic flight across the Atlantic to introduce to ensure that the agency is pursuing tech- brew Union College—Jewish Institute of Reli- bi-partisan legislation designed to revitalize an nology concepts in a cost-effective manner. gion on this historic event and in congratu- industry that is essential to maintaining this The objective of the legislation is for the Fed- lating the first class of Reform Rabbis to be country’s economic growth, technological su- eral government to work with industry and ordained on the West Coast. periority, and military might. Since Lindbergh’s academia to achieve challenging aeronautics f flight, aviation technology in the United States goals—not to fund ‘‘make-work’’ activities. has reached a level of success and develop- Authorizing the establishment of one or TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. LOUIS ment unparalleled in world history. The overall more university-based centers for research in RAWLS success of our economy and our armed forces aviation training for flight crews and air traffic is strongly linked to the strength of the U.S. controllers as new technology and procedures HON. BOBBY L. RUSH aerospace industrial base. However, despite are added to the nation’s infrastructures. OF ILLINOIS the historical strength of this industry, it is Establishing a program of scholarships to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clear that the United States is involved in a help replenish the nation’s pool of aeronautical difficult struggle to maintain our preeminence engineers. Thursday, May 2, 2002 in the aerospace field, both commercially and Tackling the problem of delays in and Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy militarily. unreliability of the air transportations system heart that I rise today to pay tribute to a dear In January of 2001, the European Union un- directly by authorizing funds for NASA to work friend, an extraordinary man, and a great pas- veiled its plan for gaining dominance in the with NOAA on research to improve signifi- tor of great pastors—Rev. Dr. Louis Rawls, global aerospace market entitled, European cantly the reliability of 2 to 6 hour aviation who passed away on Friday, April 26 of pneu- Aeronautics: A Vision for 2020. This plan lays weather forecasts. monia. Rev. Rawls is truly one of Chicago’s out an ambitious, $93 billion, 20-year agenda Providing a significant funding to allow in- unsung heroes. His death will leave a deep for winning global leadership in aeronautics creased attention to environment and energy- void in our community. and aviation. In stark contrast to the vision set related projects and for research on increasing Rev. Louis Rawls dedicated his 97 years of by the Europeans, the U.S. has cut by half its the capacity, efficiency and safety of the air life to his family, his church and service to his expenditures on aerospace research & devel- traffic system. community. Born and raised in Johns, Mis- opment (R&D) over the past two decades. The basic premise of the legislation is that sissippi, he was ordained and became pastor This downward trend has coincided with a the U.S. can best meet the R&D challenge of Canaan Baptist Church in Chicago. In 1941, similar trend in the U.S. share of the world mounted by the Europeans and others through Rev. Rawls built the Tabernacle Missionary aerospace market, which declined from about focused R&D investments that will enable fu- Baptist Church on the South Side of Chicago 70% of the global market to less than 50% ture aircraft and rotorcraft technologies that where he was pastor until his death. now. Furthermore, the Administration has pro- are extremely quiet, fuel-efficient, and low in Rev. Rawls was a learned man, a visionary posed to further cut aeronautics research by emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen ox- who believed that the church must play an ac- $58 million at NASA and $20 million at FAA ides. The development of such aircraft will en- tive role in community development. As an ac- for next year. able the U.S. aviation industry to dominate an- As a result of these negative trends and the tive civic leader and trailblazer, Rev. Rawls ticipated aviation markets, as well as create importance for the long-term economic and sought to enhance his community by bringing new markets in cities and regions whose air- security interest of the United States, I joined to it goods and services. He founded the Willa ports have been underutilized because of per- with a bipartisan group of my colleagues to in- Rawls Manor, a 121-unit living center for sen- ceived negative environmental impacts. In ad- troduce the Aeronautics Research and Devel- ior citizens and operated the Tabernacle Com- dition, the new aviation capabilities could allow opment Revitalization Act. This legislation es- munity Hospital and Health Center, the first innovative approaches to meeting the future tablishes a broad-based agenda to reinvigo- black-owned hospital at the time. demand for travel by the American public, rate America’s aeronautics and aviation R&D Rev. Rawls also established the Brown- open up new possibilities for the future na- enterprise and maintain America’s competitive Rawls Funeral Home, a grocery store, a real leadership in aviation by: tional air traffic management system, and estate and mortgage corporation, and a print- Reversing the trend of declining Federal in- make aerospace technologies more environ- ing and publishing company. Rev. Rawls sat vestments in aeronautics and aviation R&D by mentally friendly. on the boards of a number of community and doubling funding over five years. Funding is The legislation is designed to reflect Con- national groups, including the National Asso- increased to $900 million in 2005 (approxi- gress’ intent to respond to the challenge laid ciation of Evangelicals, Channel 38, Chicago mately the level they were in 1998), and $1.15 out in the European Vision 2020, through vig- Baptist Institute and Morehouse College in At- billion in 2007. orous and robust increases to the FAA and lanta. Following the recommendations of the NASA’s aeronautics R&D funding. Rev. Rawls is survived by his wife, Willa, af- FAA’s Research, Engineering and Develop- Seventy-five years after Charles Lindbergh’s fectionately known as ‘‘Baby Rawls’’, his sons ment Advisory Committee, doubling funding ingenuity and bravery began America’s almost Julius and Samuel, his foster son, Grammy over 5 years to $550 million in 2007. century-long dominance in aviation, leadership award-winning singer Lou Rawls, and Donald Establishing a focal point for aeronautics is required to sustain our aeronautics industry and Jerry Poston, two boys who he raised and R&D by re-establishing an Office of Aero- to make it as vibrant a symbol of America’s considered his sons. nautics reporting directly to the NASA Admin- might in the 21st century as it was in the 20th. My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- istrator. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support oring the memory of Rev. Dr. Louis Rawls, a Establishing an R&D initiative to develop this legislation. true beacon of our Nation. technologies within a decade to build commer- f ‘‘The righteous cries out, and the Lord cial no-noise, low-emissions, and be highly-en- hears them; he delivers them from all their ergy efficient. The goals would challenge PAYING TRIBUTE TO HILDUR troubles. The Lord is close to the broken NASA, industry, and academia to come up HOAGLUND ANDERSON hearted and saves those who are crushed in with revolutionary approaches to the propul- spirit.’’ ( Psalm 34:17–18) sion, structures, avionics, and other tech- HON. SCOTT McINNIS f nologies needed for such an initiative to suc- OF COLORADO ceed. Such technologies would be developed INTRODUCTION OF THE AERO- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on a more ambitious timetable than is envi- NAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVEL- Thursday, May 2, 2002 sioned by the Europeans in their Vision 2020 OPMENT REVITALIZATION ACT plan. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Establishing an R&D initiative directed at re- sorrow that I take this opportunity to pay trib- HON. JOHN B. LARSON invigorating the nation’s rotorcraft R&D that ute to the life and memory of Hildur Hoaglund OF CONNECTICUT will address the nation’s civil and military Anderson. Hildur passed away in February of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs for decades to come. this year after ninety-four full and joyous Addressing the need for a long-term Federal years. She was a valued member of the Colo- Thursday, May 2, 2002 R&D effort to develop technologies for an en- rado community since 1907, and served as a Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I vironmentally-friendly, commercially-viable su- teacher, musician, and an early pioneer of rise today in the month in which we celebrate personic transport capable of flight over land. Snowmass Village. As family and friends

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.082 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E713 mourn her loss, I think it is appropriate that we Attorney General to adjust the status of these Haitians seeking refuge from threats of remember Hildur’s many contributions to her eligible aliens to that of ‘‘permanent resident’’. death, rape, beatings and other political per- community, family, and fellow Coloradans Further, my bill also includes provisions for secution now get locked up. They remain permanent resident status when the alien is jailed at taxpayer expense until deported or throughout her life. granted asylum—processes that take months Hildur’s life and testament embodies the the spouse or child of an alien lawfully admit- or years. spirit of Colorado’s heritage and Western life- ted as permanent resident. style. Born June 21, 1907, she was the young- In point of fact, this bill does nothing more est of six children and was raised on the fam- than provide fair treatment to aliens who have [From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Apr. 24, 2002] ily ranch. She attended school in a one-room been living and working in this country for schoolhouse and rode on horseback down to years as good neighbors and dedicated em- MAKE THE RULES THE SAME the town of Aspen for her piano lessons. In ployees. People from nearby island nations who 1937, Hildur married Bill Anderson and to- Study after study has shown that legal immi- climb on rickety boats or rafts and try to reach Florida should be discouraged. Often, gether they raised a loving family of four chil- grants give us more than they take out in the form of benefits. They are asses to our econ- they are putting their lives into the hands of dren. Known for her quick wit and consider- smugglers and thugs. Many have drowned. able wisdom, she was always willing to share omy and are often successful entrepreneurs But sometimes those flimsy vehicles carry her life experiences with others. Her sayings who pay taxes and hire employees. some people who would be harmed or killed and quotes are known around the town as Thus, I continue to believe that legal immi- if sent home. U.S. laws distinguish between ‘Hildurisms’ and will be a part of the folklore in gration is one of the sources of America’s economic refugees and people with a real and Aspen for years to come. greatness, as our country has prided itself on credible fear of persecution. She began educating children at the age of the strength of its diversity. We are a Nation New immigration rules distinguish be- tween Haitian asylum-seekers and those of seventeen, teaching children on the Western of immigrants and those who enter our bor- ders legally should be afforded equal oppor- other immigrant groups. Last December, the Slope the fundamentals of a quality education. Immigration and Naturalization Service She was known throughout the school system tunity to excel and prosper. When we passed the Immigration Reform changed the rules, mandating no parole for for her special attention to each child as well and Accountability Act last week, we missed Haitians with credible asylum claims. This as her mentoring of young teachers in the means that Haitian asylum-seekers must an opportunity to take steps to actually ‘‘re- community. Known for the vitality she dis- stay behind bars until the case is heard. form’’ our immigration policies. The bill I intro- played throughout her life, she was often These rules don’t apply to asylum-seekers duce today is an essential first step in ensur- found entertaining the community with her mu- of other nationalities—Cubans, Chinese, ing ‘‘justice for all . . .’’ South Americans. Unless they are suspected sical talents on the accordion and piano alike. I urge my colleagues to support his legisla- terrorists, these asylum claimants can be re- An inductee at the Aspen Hall of Fame, it is tion. leased to their relatives or sponsors. clear that Hildur Hoaglund Anderson helped to The INS says the rules were changed to [From the Miami Herald, Apr. 24, 2002] shape the town of Aspen through her years of discourage Haitians from taking to the seas teaching, her contributions to the community, MISGUIDED INS POLICY and becoming the victims of smugglers. As and witty bits of advice. It is my honor to be The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization political turmoil has increased in Haiti, so able to bring the contributions and life of Service continues to detain Haitian asylum have illegal boat trips. seekers, denying them a fair shot at winning Hildur Lillian Hoaglund Anderson to the atten- Illegal immigration is a crime. The United their cases on merit. The policy is discrimi- States has the right and the responsibility to tion of this body of Congress, and this nation. natory and wrong. It also is ‘‘contrary to the protect its borders and enforce its laws. Thank you Hildur for all that you gave us, you norms and principles of international ref- Yet treating Haitians differently from will be greatly missed. ugee law,’’ according to the Office of the other immigrant groups isn’t the right way f United Nations High Commissioner for Refu- to protect them or solve the problem. There gees. are other ways to deter smuggling trips, INTRODUCING THE HAITIAN The commission’s opinion comes as local such as cracking down on smugglers and in- ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS ACT 2002 immigration advocates have sued for release creasing border patrol. of the Haitian refugees. The lawsuit, which The INS has begun releasing some of the seeks class-action status, charges that the 240 detained Haitians who are seeking asy- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS INS has singled out Haitians for mistreat- lum. Among the released are Haitians who OF FLORIDA ment because of their race and nationality. have arrived by plane and whose families can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It also accuses the INS of constitutional vio- prove they have the income to support them. lations. Thursday, May 2, 2002 This is a positive step, but it’s not enough. The INS says the Haitians haven’t been of- Illegal boat trips should be discouraged. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, last ficially admitted to the United States, don’t But Haitians who have a real fear of persecu- week, the Immigration Reform and Account- have constitutional protections and that re- tion should be treated the same way other ability Act was passed by an overwhelming leasing them is contrary to ‘‘the public in- immigrant groups are. To do otherwise isn’t terest.’’ fair or just. It’s discriminatory. majority. I rose at that time to express my con- The policy has been in place since Dec. 3, cerns that the bill did not, as its title sug- when 165 Haitians were brought ashore from f gested, actually reform any of our immigration an overcrowded boat that foundered near policies, it simply restructured the INS for the Miami. Now in INS custody, most have been TRIBUTE TO RABBI SAMUEL B. purpose of efficiency—a laudable first step to found to have credible fear of persecution. PRESS OF BETH ABRAHAM SYN- be sure. But a ‘‘first step’’, and little else. After passing this hurdle, other nationalities AGOGUE Countless times, I have risen to express my are generally released to pursue their cases. But the Haitians, who now number more concerns that more needs to be done to sup- than 240, remain locked up and subjected to HON. TONY P. HALL port and assist Haitian aliens in our country. A expedited asylum proceedings. The situation OF OHIO newspaper article published just last week ensures that most Haitian refugees won’t be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quotes the Office of the UN’s High Commis- able to find a lawyer, gather necessary docu- sioner for Refugees saying that our policy on ments or prepare adequately to argue the Thursday, May 2, 2002 Haitian asylum seekers is ‘‘contrary to the merits of their asylum petitions. Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to norms and principles of international refugee For those fortunate enough to have ob- honor Rabbi Samuel B. Press, who is retiring tained pro bono attorneys, contacting them law’’. As disturbing as that statement is, even has become increasingly difficult. That’s after serving 24 years as spiritual leader of more disturbing is the knowledge that the INS what attorneys say after having to wait Beth Abraham Synagogue in Dayton, Ohio, policy on Haitian aliens differs from the policy hours to see Haitian clients at INS’s Krome within my district. During those years, he has on aliens from other nations. detention center and in a county jail. made an enormous difference in the lives of I am introducing a bill today that will rectify In court documents, the INS says that its the congregants as well as the citizens of some grievous inequities in the current INS policy is designed to deter a Haitian exodus. greater Dayton. immigration policies. Policies that grant dif- Federal officials were concerned ‘‘that parol- The last quarter century has seen a great ing the migrants from the Dec. 3 vessel ferent types of treatment to refugees, based might cause others to attempt dangerous deal of change in Beth Abraham, Conservative solely on their country of origin. maritime departures . . . or trigger a mass Judaism, and the community. A recent article My bill is specifically focused on Haitian migration,’’ said Michael Becraft, INS’s Act- in the Dayton Jewish Observer noted, ‘‘Press aliens who have been living and working in ing Deputy Commissioner. Thus, the harsh rode the sometimes rocky waves of change our country for several years. It enables the new policy. with moral fortitude.’’

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02MY8.005 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 Rabbi Press is loved by the members of the Export-Import Bank, the bank recently tors will be taking the PCA message to the Beth Abraham for his friendship and empathy. chose to approve a loan guarantee for Loral to public, while Price Chopper is providing the ra- He is tireless in his service to the families, sell a satellite to a company owned by the dios at cost and is significantly underwriting whatever their needs. He is known for his prime minister of a foreign country. the public outreach for the PCA Program. great wit, fine sense of humor, and his energy, The reason this concerns me is that Ex-Im, All 50 states are vulnerable to the hazards as well as his passion for his causes. He is through a series of deals has established a of windstorms. Losses in life and property can more than a leader of the congregation—he is track record of not taking into account our na- be substantial. Tornadoes are one of nature’s a friend to all. tional security when considering loans. I want most violent storms. In an average year, 800 His service reaches far beyond the syna- to work with the Chairman to find a way to tornadoes are reported across the United gogue. Rabbi Press was Director of the Day- make sure that the Export-Import Bank in its States, resulting in 80 deaths and over 1,500 ton Black-White Coalition. He served on the well-intentioned zeal to support U.S. exporters injuries. The most violent tornadoes are capa- Board of Directors of Womanline, Dayton Free takes into account our national security con- ble of tremendous destruction with wind Clinic, Dayton Jewish Community Center, cerns. speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths Community Hebrew School, Hillel Academy, I had proposed an amendment for H.R. can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 and Jewish Family Services. He is the founder 2871, which would have addressed this prob- miles long. The May 3, 1999, tornado in the of the Dayton Synagogue Forum, of which he lem in what I believe was a reasonable man- Wichita, Kansas, suburb of Haysville rated F4 served as President from 1989–1991. In Octo- ner, however it was not made in order for to- and was responsible for 6 deaths, 150 injuries ber 2001, he was one of three local leaders day’s consideration. I know that Chairman and over 140 million dollars in damage. honored by the National Conference for Com- OXLEY shares my concern and I hope that he Current federal spending, approximately $5 munity and Justice for achievements in nur- can agree to work with me to find a way to million, to develop and promote knowledge, turing tolerance and understanding, and mak- solve this problem so that we can make sure practices, and policies that seek to reduce ing Dayton a better place to live. that the Export-Import Bank is able to do its and, where possible, eliminate losses from He is also respected as a Jewish scholar, job, but at the same time our national security wind related disasters, is woefully inadequate. having published a number of articles and lec- is protected. A federal investment in wind hazard reduction tured frequently at Dayton area universities. Again, I am glad to hear of your commit- will pay significant dividends in lives saved, Recently, Rabbi Press described Dayton as ment to solving this problem, and I look for- decreased property damage, and reduced fed- ‘‘a warm, embracing, loving community.’’ It has ward to working with him to find a fair solution. eral disaster relief costs. been made even more so by Rabbi Press’ f For this reason, on December 20, 2001, work. Representative Melissa Hart (R–PA) and I in- On May 5, Beth Abraham Synagogue will PERSONAL EXPLANATION troduced the Hurricane, Tornado, and Related honor Rabbi Press with a dinner in downtown Natural Hazards Research Act to reduce ex- Dayton. I regret that I will not be able to at- HON. EVA M. CLAYTON tensive damage caused by hurricanes, torna- tend. However, I send my best wishes to OF NORTH CAROLINA does and other windstorms. Rabbi Press and his wife Phyllis on this mile- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the meantime it is very important to have stone. proactive community programs like Project Thursday, May 2, 2002 f Community Alert. The Kansas City Metropoli- Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes- tan Emergency Management Committee EXPORT-IMPORT day, May 1, 2002, I was in my district due to (MEMC) and Price Chopper grocery store REAUTHORIZATION a family emergency and as a result missed should be heralded for their proactive concern two rollcall votes. for their community. The PCA is a great exam- HON. ROBERT W. NEY Had I been present, the following is how I ple of the local community utilizing their re- OF OHIO would have voted: sources to mitigate loss of life and keep their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 121 (On Motion to Instruct Con- neighbors safe. They truly are ‘‘doing some- ferees to H.R. 2215—‘‘To authorize appropria- Thursday, May 2, 2002 thing about the weather.’’ tions for the Department of Justice for fiscal f Mr. NEY. Mr. Chairman, I seek recognition year 2002, and for other purposes’’), ‘‘yea.’’ to raise a concern I have with the reauthoriza- Rollcall No. 120 (On Agreeing to the PAYING TRIBUTE TO RALPH W. tion of the Export-Import Bank of the United Amendment—H.R. 2871—Sanders of Vermont ADKINS States. Mr. Chairman, I want to make it clear Amendment), ‘‘yea.’’ that I support the goals and mission of the Ex- Thank you, Mr. Speaker. HON. SCOTT McINNIS port-Import Bank, which is creating American f OF COLORADO jobs. The Bank plays an important role in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helping to level the playing field for American PROJECT COMMUNITY ALERT exporters trying to compete with heavily sub- WEEK, MAY 6–12 Thursday, May 2, 2002 sidized foreign competition. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor However, I am deeply concerned that Ex-Im HON. DENNIS MOORE today to recognize Ralph W. Adkins for his is also supporting companies that are giving OF KANSAS contributions to the State of Colorado. After away our national secrets to foreign govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thirty years of serving on the board of the ments. I am troubled by the possibility that Ex- Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy Im may be subsidizing the sale of our nation’s Thursday, May 2, 2002 District and diligently serving as the Chair of secrets. I trust that this is a concern that Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support the District for eleven years, Ralph is moving Chairman OXLEY and the Committee have as of a Kansas City metropolitan area initiative on with his career. I can think of no better way well. It would please me to hear that this is called the Project Community Alert Week, May to thank Ralph for his countless hours of serv- something that my good friend from Ohio has 6–12, 2002. ice than to recognize his time on the board. been giving some thought to, because I be- As the co-chair of the Congressional Wind Ralph was born, raised and educated in lieve that before we finish the Ex-Im reauthor- Hazard Reduction Caucus, I am pleased to Colorado. His interest in water issues began ization conference we must look at finding a see that the old Mark Twain adage is no at an early age. As a student at Colorado way to make sure that the bank is not reward- longer true: rather than ‘‘everyone talking Southern University, Ralph was on the devel- ing bad behavior that risks our national secu- about the weather and doing nothing about it,’’ opment team for the design of the partial rity. the Kansas City Metropolitan Emergency Man- water flume. This project would be the begin- I want to take a brief minute to raise one ex- agement Committee (MEMC) and Price Chop- ning of Ralph’s lifetime of service to Colo- ample that comes to mind, Loral Communica- per grocery store have created a multi-year rado’s water issues. Ralph began on the tions. This company was recently fined mil- program called Project Community Alert (PCA) board of the Southeastern Colorado Water lions of dollars for allowing sensitive satellite which has the goal of placing 100,000 alarm- Conservancy District in 1973. In 1991, he was communications to fall into the hands of a for- equipped programmable emergency weather appointed President of the Board of Directors eign government. Instead of saying that it is radios in homes, schools and businesses and has held that position until this year. going to take a stand and send a message throughout the eight-county MEMC area. The Ralph has also served as a past Executive that our national security is a top priority for metro area emergency management coordina- Committee Member and current member of

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MY8.089 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E715 the Colorado Water Congress, and on the Ad- and the University of Washington (MPH). He 10. Created a string organization that func- visory Committee for the Colorado State Uni- is Board Certified in General Preventive Medi- tions with a national focus while maintaining versity Department of Engineering for Engi- cine (Johns Hopkins and University of Wash- responsiveness to the needs of the individual neering Dean’s Council. Ralph is also a life ington). He is a member of Alpha Omega communities it serves. member of both the American Water Works Alpha (Medical Honorary Society) and the In- We are all fortunate to have had Dr. Law- and the National Water Resources Associa- stitute of Medicine (National Academy of rence at the helm of Kaiser Permanente and tion. Sciences). He currently serves on the Boards the forefront of American health care. I have In addition to his duties on a number of of Agilent Technologies, Pacific Gas and Elec- valued his insights and perspective during his boards, Ralph serves southern Colorado as a tric Company, Raffles Medical Group of Singa- years at Kaiser Permanente. I have every con- water engineer as a member of the firm pore, The Rockefeller Foundation, RAND fidence that he will continue to contribute to Adkins & Associates and has done so since Health Advisory Board, the Bay Area Council, the health of all Americans and citizens 1983. Ralph took a brief break from Colorado and the Hospital Research and Educational throughout the world in his post-retirement ac- and its water issues to serve his country in Trust (AHA). He previously served as chair of tivities. World War II. As a member of the U.S. Navy, the International Federation of Health Funds f Ralph proudly served his country as a line offi- and the University of California’s President’s cer. Ralph is also known as a loving husband Board on Research and Economic Develop- TRAIN SECURITY BREACH and devoted father of three and grandfather of ment. four. He is also involved in his community as Dr. Lawrence is nationally known for his ad- HON. JIM GIBBONS a member of the Masons and the Rotarian vocacy for improvements in the American OF NEVADA club. health care delivery system. He served as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, Ralph’s dedication and com- member of the Institute of Medicine’s Com- mitment to improving the lives that are mittee on Quality of Health Care in America Thursday, May 2, 2002 touched by Colorado water is an example to that produced the landmark report on patient Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to us all. It is the hard work and leadership that safety, ‘‘To Err is Human,’’ and the blueprint draw your attention to the unparalleled risk of Ralph has provided not only to the South- for improving America’s health care system, transporting spent nuclear fuel to Yucca eastern Colorado Water Conservancy District ‘‘The Quality Chasm.’’ Mountain, Nevada. but also the whole state that I wish to bring Dr. Lawrence has been active in San Fran- The DOE has promised that shipments of before this body of Congress. Thank you, cisco Bay Area community affairs, serving as high level nuclear waste are among the most Ralph, for all that you have done for Colorado a member of the Board of Directors of the secure cargo in the US. and this nation and good luck in your future United Way of the Bay Area and chair of the However, just yesterday we discovered that endeavors. annual campaign for the United Way in Ala- two inmates from a North Carolina prison ille- f meda County and the San Francisco Bay gally boarded a train carrying spent nuclear Area. Dr. Lawrence has been recognized as IN HONOR OF DAVID M. LAW- fuel last month. the Outstanding Alumnus of the School of Had these escapees intended to do great RENCE, M.D., RETIRING CHAIR- Public Health and Community Medicine, Uni- MAN AND CEO OF KAISER FOUN- harm, the results could have been dev- versity of Washington (1980); and the Out- astating. DATION HEALTH PLAN AND HOS- standing Alumnus of the College of Medicine, PITALS Although estimates anticipate over 400 nu- University of Kentucky (1995); and has re- clear waste shipping accidents to occur during ceived honorary degrees from Amherst Col- the next 38 years of delivery to Yucca Moun- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK lege (Doctor of Science, 1994), and Colgate tain, there is absolutely no way to estimate OF CALIFORNIA University (Doctor of Letters, 1995). that a terrorist will not board a train carrying IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Lawrence’s achievements have im- spent fuel—and present our country with an- Thursday, May 2, 2002 proved both Kaiser Permanente and American other tremendous tragedy. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to health care. In his 10-year tenure as Chairman Mr. Speaker, let us not give terrorists an honor David M. Lawrence, M.D. on his retire- and CEO, he: easy target. 1. Made the delivery of quality heath care ment after 10 years of outstanding achieve- Vote no on transporting nuclear fuel the single most important value of Kaiser ments as Chairman and Chief Executive Offi- throughout this Great Nation; through our Permanente and led Kaiser Permanente to be cer of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and neighborhoods, past our homes, schools, a quality leader in U.S. medicine. parks and waterways. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. 2. Focused both the nation’s and the organi- Vote no on House Joint Resolution 87. Given Kaiser Permanente’s vast influence zation’s attention on the issue of patient safety on American medicine, Dr. Lawrence’s suc- and the need for reforms in the nation’s health f cessful stewardship of his organization con- care delivery system. stitutes a contribution not only to Kaiser PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT A. 3. Championed the expanded use of infor- TRISTANO Permanente’s 8.4 million members nationwide, mation technology for clinical care in Kaiser but to all Americans. He is to be commended Permanente and the nation as a whole. for the positive impact that Kaiser Permanente 4. Partnered with AFL–CIO President John HON. SCOTT McINNIS has had on the quality and affordability of Sweeney to conceive and initiate the Labor OF COLORADO health care in the United States. and Management Partnership, the only such IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Lawrence was named CEO in 1991 and partnership in the health care industry. Thursday, May 2, 2002 Chairman of the Board in 1992. Prior to as- 5. Kept Kaiser Permanente’s diversity efforts suming his current role, Dr. Lawrence served at the forefront of the organization’s agenda Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to KFHP/KFH as vice chairman and chief oper- and made it one of the most inclusive work- take this opportunity to recognize an out- ating officer (1990–91); and senior vice presi- places in the nation. standing individual who has dedicated his life dent and regional manager in Colorado 6. Redesigned Kaiser Permanente’s Com- to serve and protect the citizens of Pueblo, (1985–88). He also was vice president and munity Benefit Program to enhance its value Colorado. Corporal Robert A. ‘‘Bob’’ Tristano area medical director for Northwest to the communities it serves. of the Pueblo Police Department has faithfully Permanente in Portland (1981–85). Dr. Law- 7. Led Kaiser Permanente through the turn- served his fellow Coloradans for over thirty rence also served as health officer and direc- around years of financial difficulties and re- years. After a long and successful career as tor of Human Services in Multnomah County, turned it to financial stability. one of Colorado’s finest, Bob announced his Oregon; on the faculty of Department of 8. Guided the development of the Kaiser retirement from the force in December of last Health Services and Director of MEDEX in the Permanente’s National Partnership Agree- year. As Bob looks forward to retirement, I school of Public Health and Community Medi- ment, out of which grew the Kaiser would like to take this time to highlight his cine, University of Washington; as advisor to Permanente Partnership Group, the joint lead- service to his community. the Ministry of Health of Chile; and as Peace ership body that sets direction for the organi- Bob began his service with the force in Corps Physician in the Dominican Republic zation. 1968 as a patrolman and within five years was and Washington D.C. 9. Created and developed a strong senior promoted to the rank of corporal. For over Dr. Lawrence is a graduate of Amherst Col- leadership team from both inside and outside twenty years, he remained active in the patrol lege (BA), the University of Kentucky (MD), the organization. division, guarding our streets and providing

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K02MY8.006 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 our community with safe and open routes of 3.9 grade-point average. After graduating, he school in Montgomery County named after an travel. He later served a tour at the Pueblo played professional football for the Pittsburgh Asian-American. Memorial Airport, and in 1997, accepted a po- Pirates, and was named Rookie of the Year in The school is the first co-located school in sition as a summons and warrants officer. At 1938. Showing his preference for intellectual Montgomery County and represents an end of the time of his retirement, Bob was the most endeavors over athletic ones, despite his suc- separating students with special needs from senior member of the force and undoubtedly cess on the football field, Byron gave up his their peers. The co-location of these schools will be missed by those who sought his exper- career in the NFL to accept a Rhodes Schol- creates a true community for the students and tise and support in their daily lives. Always re- arship to Oxford University. The outbreak of enhances their learning experience. The chil- specting those who have served before him, World War II brought Byron back to the United dren benefit from their interaction by sharing Bob was a key supporter of the Pueblo Police States, where he played football for the Detroit special times in which students read to each Benevolent Association and was often found Lions, before serving as a Navy officer in the other. Also, students celebrate special events dedicating his time and energy to the founda- war. After the war, Byron attended Yale Law together such as Dr. Seuss Day and the tion. School, graduating in 1946, and then returned Olympics. Mr. Speaker, as a former law enforcement to Colorado to practice law in Denver. To commemorate the co-location of these officer I am well aware of the dangers and While attending Oxford University, Byron schools, students raised $2,100 for a time hazards our peace officers face today. These first had the opportunity to meet John F. Ken- capsule that will be displayed at the school’s individuals work long hours, weekends, and nedy, and later came in contact with him again Media Center. In addition, students and their holidays to guarantee their fellow citizen’s while serving as a Navy officer in World War families have contributed written works and rights and protection. They work tirelessly with II. After becoming actively involved in politics, letters that will be included in the capsule. The great sacrifice to their personal and family President Kennedy appointed Byron to the capsule will be opened in twenty years when lives to ensure our freedoms remain strong in post of Deputy Attorney General, and then, in its count-down clock reaches zero. our homes and communities. Their service 1962, appointed him to the Supreme Court. In and dedication deserves the recognition and his remarkable 31 year career as a Supreme The success of Matsunaga Elementary and thanks of this body of Congress and this na- Court Justice, Byron gained the respect of his Longview School is due to the hard work of tion. This is why, Mr. Speaker, I bring the colleagues and of his nation as a conservative faculty, parents, staff, and students that give name of officers like Robert A. Tristano to light judge willing to stand firm for what he believed hundreds of hours to make the education ex- today. I wish you all the best Bob and good was just and fair. In 1994, the former Denver perience enjoyable. Principal Judy Brubaker luck in your future endeavors. Thanks for your Post Office, after being remodeled for the 10th and Coordinator Louis Berlin are fortunate to service to Pueblo, Colorado. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, was renamed lead this new school into the 21st century, with its new architecture and technology that f the Byron White Courthouse. Justice White, is, without question, one of the most talented, will enhance the learning environment. Our PAYING TRIBUTE TO BYRON knowledgeable, charismatic and selfless lead- community is richer because of the students, WHITE ers that our country has ever known, and I am faculty, and administration of Matsunaga Ele- in awe of what he has accomplished on behalf mentary and Longview School. HON. SCOTT McINNIS of our country over the course of his illustrious OF COLORADO career. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am truly at a loss in trying to verbally convey the achievements of a man FARM SECURITY AND RURAL Thursday, May 2, 2002 whose extraordinary contributions so pro- INVESTMENT ACT OF 2002 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- foundly changed the face of our great nation. emn heart that I stand before you today to pay Aside from his extraordinary accomplishments, tribute to former U.S. Supreme Court Justice it is his unrelenting passion for each and every HON. BOB RILEY Byron White, one of the most extraordinary thing he did, as well as his spirit of honesty OF ALABAMA men of our times. Justice White was a true and integrity with which he has always con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES renaissance man who embodied the ideals, ducted himself, that I wish to bring before this abilities and endless potential upon which our body of Congress. He is a remarkable man, Thursday, May 2, 2002 country was founded; and did so in an unas- who, while faithfully and honestly representing Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to suming, self-effacing manner that won the re- the heart and soul of America, also managed support H.R. 2646, the Farm Security and spect, and more importantly the hearts, of citi- to touch it. I stand before you today, humbled Rural Investment Act of 2002. Because the zens throughout Colorado, America and, in- by the legacy that Byron White has left with American farmer is the backbone of our great deed, the world. Justice White dedicated his us, but proud to pay tribute to one of the country, we must continue to make every ef- life to improving the lives of each and every greatest Americans of our time. fort to ensure the viability of the family farmer. human being he came into contact with, from f I believe the Farm Security and Rural Invest- his family and friends to his colleagues and ment Act of 2002 does just that, ensures the peers. His extraordinary career was punc- CELEBRATE THE DEDICATION OF viability of the family farmer. tuated with a myriad of accomplishments, any SPARK M. MATSUNAGA ELEMEN- one of which would serve as the pinnacle of TARY AND LONGVIEW SCHOOL This new farm bill was a very carefully con- a successful career, but for Byron, each structed bill, a product of over two years of served as simply validation that his efforts to HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA hard work. The legislation strikes the right bal- ance between commodity and conservation better the nation and its citizens were doing OF MARYLAND programs. It maintains the market-oriented just that: making peoples lives better. I stand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before you today, humbled by the life and leg- features and planting flexibility of the 1996 acy of Justice White, and honored by the op- Friday, May 3, 2002 Farm Bill, while providing the largest ever in- portunity to pay tribute to such a remarkable Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vestment in conservation, an 80% increase in man. recognize and celebrate the dedication of current funding levels. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado on June 8, Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary and Long- Additionally, this legislation is good for the 1917, Byron proved to be the consummate view School, in Germantown, Maryland. This farmers of Alabama. The payment limitations scholar and athlete, excelling both in the new school partnership represents an impor- included in this final compromise will keep the classroom and on the playing field. He at- tant step for integrating all children into a sin- farmers of capital-intensive crops, such as cot- tended the University of Colorado, where his gle education system. ton and peanuts, viable in Alabama and the prowess as a student and an athlete gained Matsunaga Elementary and Longview entire Southeast. I am proud to be a member him national notoriety. He was an All-Amer- School, is named in honor of Senator Spark of the House Agriculture Committee which cre- ican tailback for the Buffaloes, star on the bas- Masayuki Matsunaga from Hawaii. He was ated the original House farm bill, and today I ketball court, but more importantly, especially first elected to the House of Representatives am very proud to support the final passage of in the eyes of Byron himself, he was the val- in 1962, and later served in the Senate from H.R. 2646, the Farm Security and Rural In- edictorian of his graduating class, earning a 1977–1990. Matsunaga Elementary is the first vestment Act of 2002.

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02MY8.007 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 May 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E717 HONORING ANDREA YEUTTER OF wisely established a government that would NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LET- ADRIAN, MICHIGAN FOR HER exist to protect the freedom of each indi- TER CARRIERS HELP TO STAMP OUTSTANDING ESSAY vidual, not to restrict it. They knew that OUT HUNGER men, if left to themselves, would act self- ishly and limit the freedoms of others for HON. NICK SMITH their own benefit, and that governments HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA OF MICHIGAN would do the same if given too much power. OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Therefore, they set up some very definite IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 3, 2002 boundaries and limitations for the central Friday, May 3, 2002 government to respect. I believe that if they Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise were to see our country now, they would be Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, today to congratulate a young scholarship win- grieved at how far the government has been May 11, 2002, the National Association of Let- ner from my district, Andrea Yeutter of Adrian, allowed to pry into individual liberties. It is ter Carriers teamed with an army of volun- Michigan. Andrea has written an excellent necessary for us, in the age of government teers, will march forward to stamp out hunger expansion, to support the principle that gov- essay that speaks about the part our Constitu- in our country’s largest one day food drive. tion plays in guiding our lives. It’s always ernments should get involved only in those things that the people cannot do well, or at With the current war in Afghanistan, our tele- heartening to see young people concerned visions have been flooded with images of indi- about the problems we face and interested in all, for themselves. This means that the gov- ernment should play a minimal role in the viduals who struggle daily to meet their nutri- the affairs of government. Andrea speaks of private lives of its citizens, not going over- tional needs. Malnutrition seems to be a prob- our good fortune to live in a land where we board on unnecessary taxation, or excessive lem that only affects those half a world away. are free to speak our minds and shape our social legislation, nor creating huge bu- Unfortunately, the war on hunger is also bat- own lives, a land safe for people of all reli- reaucracies that bumble through issues the tled in the United States every day. gious faiths. In this essay Andrea Yeutter also public could take care of itself. Rather it On May 11th, letter carriers from across the speaks to the responsibility our Constitution should partner with other facets of society Nation will join together to collect nonperish- places on us: the responsibility to nurture and to assist those who cannot provide for them- able food items from their customers that will defend this country so that we can pass on to selves chiefly through lower taxes, and al- then be sorted and delivered to local food our children a nation of greatness and free- lowing greater economic opportunity. This enables and encourages people to become pantries for distribution. Last year, letter car- dom. I request that her essay be placed in the self-supporting, productive citizens who take riers in the metropolitan Milwaukee area, with CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. pride in their independence, rather than be- the help of the Hunger Task Force, collected STRENGTH IN OUR CONVICTIONS coming weak, lazy complainers looking ea- over 763,000 pounds of food to insure that the (By Andrea Yeutter) gerly for the next welfare check to roll off over 40,000 moms, dads, and children that go Over two hundred years ago, our founding the mill, forged by the sweat of hard-work- ing taxpayers. to local pantries for nutritious food did not go fathers sat in a crowded, stuffy room dis- hungry. cussing how America should be governed. If we hold to the values of individual free- These donations come at a critical time They knew too well the hard, oppressive dom and minimal government interference, hand of a government with too much power, when supplies at pantries are traditionally low it is essential that we have a strong economy and demand for food to feed school-age chil- but they also realized that without a that will allow for a self-sufficient public. strengthened central government our Nation dren typically peaks, as access is restricted to This strong economy must be laid on a foun- could not survive. After much heated debate school breakfast and lunch programs. Cur- dation of a free enterprise system, and the they emerged with a revolutionary new doc- rently, 42 percent of low income children na- encouragement of individual initiative. ument—the Constitution of the United tionally depend on school programs to provide When this is accomplished, it produces busi- States of America. This outline of America’s both breakfast and lunch. As the food drive founding principles would be the envy of the ness owners and workers that are proud of world for generations to come, as well as a their hard work and of their accomplish- takes place right before the local schools go blessing to those who would live under it. In ments. They create better products at lower on summer break, the timing of this event order for our Nation to continue in the pros- prices, which further stimulate the economy, makes the National Association of Letter Car- perity and strength we have known, how- creating more opportunities for people to ad- riers’ Food Drive extremely important to the ever, it is essential that each citizen respect vance themselves monetarily. In order for health of the most needy in our Nation. the Constitution, the laws based on it, and this to continue, however, the government Mr. Speaker, I am here today to ask that my the courts that interpret it. It is also essen- must maintain sound money and be respon- colleagues lend their support to the letter car- tial that the laws we make and the rulings riers’ drives in their own hometowns and dis- we hand down in our courtrooms be con- sible for their economic endeavors. The gruent with the intents our founding fathers rights of life and liberty are meaningless if tricts. To my neighbors and friends in Mil- had when writing the Constitution. Only in citizens are deprived of their property waukee and Waukesha counties, I ask that this way can we preserve the values passed through excessive taxation, inflation, and you pick up a few extra nonperisable items on down to us. government waste. These things destroy in- your weekly shopping trip. As these essential The United States is unique in that it was dividual initiative and the free-enterprise donations stay in the community, those that founded on the belief that ‘‘all men are cre- system. They invade the bounds of personal you work with and live near will benefit from ated equal.’’ Although in its early days slav- liberty by robbing individuals of their hard your generosity. ery still existed and women still were not al- lowed to vote, America soon evolved into a earned dollars, fostering the decay of eco- ‘‘Stamp Out Hunger’’ gives everyone the Nation holding dearly to the principle that nomic prosperity, as well as creating grow- chance to help their fellow Americans while equal rights, equal justice, and equal oppor- ing resentment towards the government, working for solutions to end hunger in their tunity belong to all, regardless of race, which eventually leads to the downfall of a community. creed, color, nationality or sex. Even though nation. f we often take our privilege of equality for In order to remain strong internally, and granted, we are reminded how truly fortu- EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH as a leading Nation of the world, America nate we are when we are reminded of the ISRAEL IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST must continue to uphold the values it was atrocities taking place in other countries TERRORISM without this idea. Surely the Afghan women founded upon. This means limiting the scope under the Taliban would have given any- of government at home, while strengthening thing to be American citizens, as well as the its position abroad. America must be uncom- HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM millions of poverty-stricken Indians who are promising in the support of individual lib- OF CALIFORNIA victims of a degrading caste system. The erty across the globe, punishing those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES principle of equal opportunity for all has al- attack it, and giving assistance to those who Thursday, May 2, 2002 lowed many people to improve themselves desire to gain it. Granted, we cannot become and the conditions in which they live. it the ‘‘policemen’’ of the world, but it would Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise gives us a sense of dignity to know that we be a crime against our blessed freedoms and today to join my colleagues in expressing our are held as equals before the law, and a sense against the values we hold so dear to sit by solidarity with Israel as they join the United of responsibility to know that we are, for the like weaklings and watch the freedoms of States in the war against terrorism and the most part, in control over the measure of success we achieve. This freedom is basic to our fellow men decay. World peace and quest for peace in the Middle East region. a good government. friendship will only continue through Israel has been a long time ally of the Our founding fathers, believing strongly in strength in our convictions and in our ac- United States and was founded on the same these principles of equality and freedom, tions. democratic principles and freedoms as the

VerDate 112000 04:06 May 04, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.008 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 3, 2002 United States. As President Bush leads our Church (BHPC) and the Bethesda Jewish previous question on H. Res. 404. Had I been Nation in this new war on global terrorism, we Congregation (BJC). present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Today, Covenant Hall symbolizes the thirty- must stand by Israel in its condemnation of I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall the shameful attack executed on its people five year friendship between BHPC and BJC No. 125, on agreeing to H. Res. 404. Had I during Passover of this year. We must stay that was once a mere ‘‘rental agreement’’ for committed to stomping out terrorism all over shared space. The bonds between the con- been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ the world while working toward peace between gregations emphasize a partnership in dia- I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall Israel and its neighbors. logue, education, outreach and worship. This No. 126, H.R. 392, Expressing Solidarity with I admire Israel as the lone democracy in a unique relationship is the longest in the Nation Israel in its Fight Against Terrorism. Had I troubled area of the world. Since 1993 Israel between Christians and Jews and is an exam- been present, I would have enthusiastically ple to the community and country that different and the Palestinians have been engaged in in- voted ‘‘yea.’’ tensive negotiations over the future of the faiths can work together to achieve a common West Bank and Gaza. The United States has goal. Mr. Speaker, I am now, and I have always been a consistent supporter of Israel, and I We celebrate the completion of Covenant been a strong supporter of Israel and her right firmly support the Bush Administration’s efforts Hall’s five year renovation and construction to self-defense. This resolution is an important to promote peace in the region and encourage project called ‘‘Celebrate the Light.’’ For five and necessary step, and one that I am glad to countries throughout the region to condemn years, BHPC and BJC demonstrated tremen- support. and prevent terrorism. By standing behind dous collaboration and teamwork. Their sac- rifices are the foundations of the unprece- I am glad that the House took up this reso- Israel now, we can prevent future terrorism dented faith and trust that the two congrega- lution today and urged its support. Hopefully, and aggressively seek to establish a just, last- tions enjoy today. Covenant Hall is testament the Senate will pass a similar resolution. ing, and comprehensive peace in the Middle to the relationship and will facilitate expanded East. I believe that Israel’s struggle against ter- opportunities for mutual cooperation and joint A few years ago in my home of San Diego, rorism very closely resembles the war Ameri- services in the future. cans have been engaged in over the past an Islamic mosque was attacked for practicing The building is consecrated ‘‘sacred space’’ its Muslim beliefs. This action and those shared by two ‘‘spiritual siblings,’’ and is eight months. As horribly shocking as the against Israel fail to honor the American belief uniquely designed to provide the full expres- events of September 11th and the deaths of in equality. We are a Nation of many cultures, sion of each faith tradition. Covenant Hall will thousands of innocent people were, imagine many religions, many ideologies. We are enhance the witness of both congregations to facing this type of terror threat on a daily Asian and Arab, European and American, a the surrounding community. Furthermore, the basis. My friends, sadly that is what the Israeli truly proud multi-cultural society. We must cel- building and covenant between BHPC and citizens face every single day. ebrate the diversity of this world and condemn BJC will serve as a constant reminder to the Every day in Israel, parents wake up and those radical extremists who seek to promote community that our divided world can enjoy are afraid that their children might not make it their own beliefs through violence. and respect the beliefs of others. Today we stand in solidarity with all of our The continued success of this partnership home if they go out. Over the past few allies, European and Arab, Judeo-Christian between BHPC and BJC and the completion months, we have seen horrible instances of and Muslim, and all those who are committed of Covenant Hall is due to the hard work of terrorism committed against the Israeli people. to the preservation of freedom and liberty. the congregation and staff. Reverend Susan Homicide bombers have blown themselves up f Andrews of BHPC and Spiritual Leader, in Israeli pizza restaurants, night clubs, and on COMMEMORATING THE DEDICA- Hazzan Sunny Schnitzer of BJC are fortunate street corners. Dozens of Israelis were slaugh- TION OF THE COVENANT HALL to lead these congregations into the 21st cen- tered while celebrating one of their most sa- SHARED BETWEEN BRADLEY tury, with the construction of Covenant Hall. cred holidays, the Passover Seder. And this HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Our community is richer for the daily contribu- past weekend, the West Bank settlement of AND BETHESDA JEWISH CON- tions Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church and Adora was attacked. Terrorists, disguised as GREGATION Bethesda Jewish Congregation make to every- Israeli soldiers, shot four Israelis, including a one. 5-year-old girl, to death in their homes. f HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA Mr. Speaker, I would love to see a peaceful OF MARYLAND PERSONAL EXPLANATION resolution to the violent conflict in the Middle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES East. However, I believe that the daily ter- Friday, May 3, 2002 HON. BOB RILEY rorism threats Israelis face deserve full Amer- OF ALABAMA Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ican support. There are very few differences IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize and celebrate the dedication of Cov- between their war against terrorism and ours. enant Hall, in Bethesda, Maryland. This grand Friday, May 3, 2002 Therefore, I enthusiastically support this reso- building is shared between the interfaith con- Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably lution and encourage all of my freedom-loving gregations of Bradley Hills Presbyterian detained for rollcall No. 124, on ordering the colleagues to do the same.

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