E690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 29, 2007 their perfect family. She and the volunteers and corruption, has led to periodic episodes of HONORING SGT MICHAEL A. and staff who work with her give the dogs that unrest in Conakry. However, the union-led MARZANO come to their home, medical care, food and strikes of December 2006 through February shelter, and, most importantly, love and com- 2007 took on a new dimension. For the first HON. JASON ALTMIRE fort. They seek out the right family for each time since the country obtained independence OF PENNSYLVANIA pet, and help new pet-owners adjust to their in 1958, Guineans across the nation have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new lives with their pets. In fact, they are a taken to the streets en mass, demanding one-stop clearinghouse of information for new change and refusing to accept half measures. Thursday, March 29, 2007 and seasoned pet-owners alike, with answers Through solidarity, the unions, opposition Mr. JASON ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I to frequently asked questions about pet care, parties and civil society gained strength, and rise today to pay tribute to an American hero, recommendations for veterinarians and groom- in the end, they succeeded in exacting critical Marine SGT Michael A. Marzano. Last Tues- ing, and more. concessions from the government. But while day, March 20, I joined my colleague, Con- The testimonials on her website, this symbolizes a significant victory, the hard- gressman Phil English, in introducing H.R. www.auntmarysdoghouse.com demonstrate est part is yet to come. 1594, legislation to name the Department of her unparalleled talent to match families with While the naming of the new consensus Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Hermit- pets that meet their needs and schedules and prime minister, Lansana Kouyate´ on February age, Pennsylvania in Sergeant Marzano’s familial temperament. For instance, from a 27th is a significant step forward, the office of honor. rescued dog named Dina: ‘‘Thank you Mary the Prime Minster is not constitutionally pro- In December 2004, Sergeant Marzano vol- for my rescue and letting me get adopted by tected and Conte´ has a record of breaking unteered for a tour of duty in Iraq and joined Sandy. For a large breed black dog with an agreements. In addition, substantial resources Ohio’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Regiment of the 4th unknown past I know I’m a very lucky girl that are urgently needed for economic and social Marine Division. He served honorably as a there are people like Sandy to love and care programs that will address the root causes of member of a Mobile Assault Platoon. On May for me.’’ social unrest and shore-up popular support for 8, 2005, Sergeant Marzano was killed by a Earlier this month, Mary’s extraordinary pub- the Prime Minster. History has shown that suicide bomber while taking part in an offen- lic service was recognized by the American Conte´ is unlikely to share power in a meaning- sive against insurgents in the city of Haditha, Red Cross of Northwest New Jersey with the ful way, and the longer he keeps his hand on Al-Anbar Province, Iraq. Red Cross Medal for Bravery. And, it is my the tiller in his authoritarian style, the more Sergeant Marzano was the first soldier from honor to commend her spirit of service to my likely a renewed and destructive political crisis Mercer County to die in either Operation En- colleagues here in Congress. will emerge. during Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. f That said, it is widely speculated that—one He exemplified the core values of honor, cour- way or another—Conte´ will not finish his term age and commitment to a grateful nation and PROSPECTS FOR PEACE IN in office. His health is extremely poor and his community. This designation will honor his GUINEA power appears to be waning. Even the African memory and recognize his bravery and sac- Union and the Economic Community of West rifice. He is representative of all of Mercer HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH African States, which typically shy away from County’s veterans who have worn the uniform OF NEW JERSEY criticizing one of their own in public, have con- proudly, upheld the military’s traditions of cour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demned Conte´’s violent response to protests age and faithful service, and stood ready, if and have suggested that this may be the ap- Thursday, March 29, 2007 duty required it, to make the ultimate sacrifice. propriate time for him to step down. Experts f Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, are no longer talking about IF Conte´ will leave with so many important and often vexing chal- office, but WHEN and under what conditions HONORING TIBOR HOLLO lenges competing for our attention throughout he will leave. the world, it seems that the tendency in Con- Still, Conte´ has not designated a successor HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN gress is to focus our attention on a crisis only and, in fact, has sidelined a number of individ- OF FLORIDA after it has evolved into an unmitigated dis- uals who appeared poised to succeed him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aster. Fortunately, that was not the case last The President of the National Assembly, who Thursday, March 29, 2007 week, when the Subcommittee on Africa and would be the successor to the President under Global Health held a hearing on prospects for the terms of the Constitution, is widely un- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, it peace in Guinea. popular. It has been widely suggested that a gives me great pleasure to recognize some- This hearing presented us with an oppor- military takeover may be the only option for a one who has contributed significantly to the tunity to discuss not only our strategic, human- ‘‘soft landing’’ should Conte´ die in office or re- growth of Miami for more than 30 years. Tibor itarian, human rights, and economic interests tire to his farm. Hollo is a wonderful man whose impact on in Guinea—particularly as speculation about However, I would strongly contend that a South Florida can be seen from its skyline. President Lansana Conte´’s political future and military takeover in Guinea, no matter how Over the years, Florida East Coast Realty, the potential for even greater conflict ‘‘temporary’’ it is intended to be, should NOT which Mr. Hollo founded in 1952, has become mounts—but also to consider how the United be considered an appealing option. The mili- an integral part of South Florida’s develop- States Government has positioned itself to re- tary is divided along generational and ethnic ment. spond to threats and mitigate crises before lines. Neither Guineans nor the international Today’s skyline surrounding Brickell Avenue they have spun out of control. community should assume that the military is and Miami’s financial district can be attributed The stakes are high. Western Africa histori- a cohesive group capable or willing to deliver to Mr. Hollo’s vision. In 1972, he constructed cally has been beset by political instability and a smooth transition to a democratic, civilian- Brickell Avenue’s first high-rise building, which violence, where conflict in one country spills led government. today is surrounded by countless others. In across borders and threatens the region as a While the responsibility for fostering an envi- the years since, downtown Miami has whole. This has led to massive displacements, ronment of peace and security in Guinea rests changed drastically, many of its improvements refugee flows, the proliferation of small arms with Guineans, the United States is in a a result of Mr. Hollo’s entrepreneurship. It and light weapons, and the perpetration of unique position to help facilitate a non-violent, came as no surprise when Mr. Hollo received some of the most heinous human rights atroc- democratic resolution to this crisis. Guineans the Miami Visionary Award; he took chances, ities known to man. If we fail to capitalize on remember the fact that it was the United seized opportunity, and was rewarded for his the opportunity to address transformative, sta- States who came to their aid when Guinea determination. bilization and reconstruction needs in support was attacked by the Revolutionary United Today, Mr. Hollo continues to be involved of a democratic transition in Guinea today, I Front rebels from Sierra Leone, with the sup- with many projects in South Florida. His com- fear that we may be headed for a much wider port of former Liberian President Charles Tay- pany, Florida East Coast Realty, is celebrating regional crisis down the road. lor. We also have invested heavily in peace in its 55th Anniversary and continues to play a Experts have been warning for years that Liberia, and have credibility in the region. major role in South Florida’s real estate mar- the ‘‘ground was quaking’’ in Guinea. Wide- Guinea is a predominantly Muslim country ket. Included among many noteworthy projects spread dissatisfaction with the autocratic rule which is favorably disposed to the United over the years has been the construction of of an aged and ailing Conte´, coupled with eco- States. The time to help is now . . . before two United States Treasury buildings and a nomic decline, high inflation, political cronyism the crisis spirals out of control. United States Justice building. It was fitting

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:28 Mar 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29MR8.004 E29MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS March 29, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E691 that he constructed the first high-rise apart- John Smith and the Jamestown settlers sailed Because of the project’s prominence, the ment building of this millennium, opening the into a Chesapeake Bay that was healthy, bal- AIA will be presenting the Junior League one Bay Parc Plaza in January of 2000. anced, and among the world’s most bio- of its esteemed ‘‘Livable Community Awards’’. Miami is a city that will continue to grow and logically productive places. Today, the Bay These awards, established in 2006, were de- inspire us. I am grateful and proud of Mr. Hol- and its rivers are sadly diminished. The signed to recognize organizations and individ- lo’s accomplishments over the years. He has CHESSEA Act of 2007 would make significant uals outside the architectural profession, left a legacy others have pursued and will con- progress toward restoring the Bay’s balance whose dedication, commitment, hard work and tinue to follow for years to come. Miami’s high- and biological productivity to support genera- contributions to the security, arts, culture, rise architecture is truly unique and sets it tions to come. beauty and livability of our communities have apart from so many other large metropolitan f made Nevada a better place to live. cities across this country. Once again, as a The Las Vegas Junior League deserves rec- RECOGNIZING THE MORELLI fellow South Floridian, I would like to recog- ognition for its Morelli House project and for HOUSE PRESERVATION PROJECT nize Mr. Hollo for his outstanding achieve- sharing this beautiful example of Las Vegas ments. Mid Century architecture with the local com- f HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY munity and our visitors for many years to OF NEVADA come. I urge my colleagues to join me in rec- THE ‘‘CHESAPEAKE’S HEALTHY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognizing this outstanding collaborative effort to AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND Thursday, March 29, 2007 preserve historical architecture for future gen- STEWARDSHIP OF ENERGY AND erations to enjoy. AGRICULTURE’’ ACT OF 2007 Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, the Junior League of Las Vegas (JLLV), in commumty f partnership with the Las Vegas Chapter of the A BILL TO DIRECT THE SEC- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Architects Institute of America (AIA Las RETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO OF MARYLAND Vegas), will debut the Junior League’s Morelli ENSURE THAT CERTAIN QUES- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Preservation Project on Monday, April TIONS ARE PLACED ON THE Thursday, March 29, 2007 9, 2007. After years of hard work and fund- raising, the Junior League’s Morelli House BALLOT OF THE 2008 GENERAL Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise Preservation Project will open for public view- ELECTION IN AMERICAN SAMOA today to introduce the ‘‘Chesapeake’s Healthy ing as a pristine, accurate and beautiful exam- and Environmentally Sound Stewardship of ple of Las Vegas mid-century residential archi- HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA Energy and Agriculture Act of 2007’’— tecture. OF AMERICAN SAMOA CHESSEA. This bill will have a major bene- The Morelli House was built in 1959 by An- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficial impact on the water quality of the Chesa- tonio Morelli, longtime orchestra leader at the Thursday, March 29, 2007 peake Bay and many of its 150 tributary Sands Hotel, and was originally located on the streams and rivers. We invite and encourage Desert Inn Golf Course Estates, now the Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I you to join us as original cosponsors. Wynn Resort. In 2001, the League saved the am honored today to introduce legislation di- Like many of America’s natural resources, house from demolition and relocated it to the recting the Secretary of the Interior to ensure the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers continue to comer of 9th and Bridger Streets on the out- that certain questions related to American Sa- be plagued by pollution. Unfortunately, agri- skirts of the historical district in downtown Las moa’s political status, democratic process, and culture accounts for a significant part of the ni- Vegas. Because the Morelli House is an ex- Federal relationship are to be placed on the trogen, phosphorus and sediment running to cellent example of Las Vegas Mid Century ballot of our 2008 general election. the Bay. The House will soon take up the modern architecture and displays a high de- Specifically, this legislation mandates that 2007 farm bill which will provide billions of dol- gree of integrity of design, materials, work- the following three questions are to be ad- lars a year for farm conservation programs manship and even association, it was placed dressed on the ballot in American Samoa: and therefore, provides an unparalleled oppor- on the Nevada State Register of Historic 1. Whether individuals who are born in tunity for our region to address its critical con- Places in 2002 and on the City of Las Vegas American Samoa should become citizens of servation needs Historical Register March 7, 2007. the United States. CHESSEA would bring significant new fed- The opening of the Morelli House to the 2. Whether the Senators of the American eral technical and financial assistance to farm- public and the lecture will be the premier Samoa Fono should be elected by the quali- ers and landowners in the Bay watershed event of Architecture Week, a nationwide cele- fied electors from the respective counties that states to help them in their efforts to reduce bration that marks the 150th anniversary of the Senators are to represent. nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment runoff into the National American Institute of Architects. 3. Whether American Samoa should have the streams and rivers that run to the Chesa- In addition, the 2007 edition ‘‘Architecture: Las its own Federal district court with limited juris- peake Bay. It would also provide additional in- Vegas’’, the official publication of the AIA Las diction. centives for the region’s farmers to produce Vegas Chapter, will also premier at the event I believe that placing these questions on the new sources of renewable energy that will si- and will feature an article on the Junior ballot would provide our people an opportunity multaneously improve water quality and re- League’s restoration of the Morelli House. The to have a voice in the shaping of American duce the impact of fossil fuel consumption on Morelli House restoration was made possible Samoa’s political future. Moreover, the an- the atmosphere. by funding from the Nevada Commission on swers to these questions will assist our local Over the past five years, several Chesa- Cultural Affairs and by generous donations by political leaders in the shaping of our territory’s peake Bay states have committed significant Junior League members and the community. policies and legislation. new funding to try to reach the goals of the The debut will be highlighted by a lecture on I firmly believe that the people of American federal-state Chesapeake 2000 agreement, Mid Century architecture by foremost architec- Samoa deserve the right to be heard on these which set specific pollution reduction goals for tural historian, Alan Hess. The Junior League fundamental issues. I urge my colleagues to 2010. In spite of those commitments, we are will be completing restoration and rehabilita- support this legislation that would give Amer- far from meeting the 2010 goals. The experts tion efforts to meet the U.S. Secretary of the ican Samoa’s voting public this right. have estimated that in order to meet our clean Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation for His- f up pledge, the federal Government will have torical Structures by the end of 2008. to provide $200 million a year. This legislation With the help of the Las Vegas Design Cen- HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. would help to fulfill the federal government’s ter at the World Market Center, JLLV secured REBECCA DOLORES JARAMILLO Chesapeake 2000 commitment to reduce ni- participation by Vladimir Kagan, world famous trogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution to Mid Century furniture designer, to serve as the HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER the Bay while at the same time helping the re- Morelli House’s lead interior designer. Mr. OF MISSOURI gion’s agriculture and rural areas. Kagan’s historical furniture will be permanently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Chesapeake Bay and several of the showcased at the Morelli House with dona- major rivers that feed it, including the Susque- tions which he personally solicited from his Thursday, March 29, 2007 hanna, the Potomac, and the James, are manufacturers including American Leather and Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise among America’s most stunning natural fea- Weiman Preview and from pieces he donated today to pay tribute to Mrs. Rebecca Dolores tures. Approximately 400 years ago, Captain from his personal furniture collection. Jaramillo, a remarkable and compassionate

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