June 11, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6259 Diocese of Lansing. These are just a who is retiring at the end of June, 1998. dented target-by-target scrub of the few examples of Sister Monica’s un- Since 1996, General Habiger has served Single Integrated Operational Plan wavering devotion to her community as the Commander in Chief of United (SIOP) helped shape the conceptual and and the entire State of Michigan. States Strategic Command, Offutt Air practical character of post-Cold War I want to join with Sister Monica’s Force Base, Nebraska. US nuclear weapons policy that will be friends and family in congratulating General Habiger’s career in the mili- instrumental in decisions for years to her on this very special occasion. She tary began in 1959 when he enlisted as come. is a remarkable woman whom the state an infantryman in the U.S. Army. Convinced that the Nation’s security of Michigan is fortunate to benefit After his tour in Fort Benning, Geor- is best served by a stable strategic re- from. ∑ gia, he attended the University of lationship with Russia, General f Georgia earning a Bachelor of Science Habiger was a forceful spokesman for degree in 1963. After college, Gene the START II Treaty and Defense De- TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE WELCH joined the Air Force and upon comple- partment Cooperative Threat Reduc- ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I wish tion of Officer Training School in Sep- tion activities. Twice, he accompanied to bring to the Senate’s attention a tember 1963, he was selected as a dis- the Secretary of Defense to Moscow to milestone that has particular relevance tinguished graduate. meet with the Russian Defense Min- to this body. Mrs. Frankie Welch, who Soon after leaving Officer Training ister and Commander-in-Chief of the is nationally recognized for her artistic School, as a young Captain and B–52 Strategic Rocket Forces stressing the and original scarf and tie designs, is Aircraft Commander, Gene flew 150 political, economic, and military im- celebrating 30 years of fashion design combat missions and participated in portance of ratifying START II for this month. Frankie was born in Geor- the B–52 Arc Light operations during both the United States and Russia. gia, but I am pleased to say she has the Vietnam War. In the early 1980s, he Gene’s work on a post-START II nu- strong ties to South Carolina, where commanded the 325th Bombardment clear arms control agenda was re- she graduated with a degree from Squadron and later served as assistant flected in national policy, and helped in Greenville. It deputy commander for operations, 92nd form the basis for portions of the was at Furman that she met her late Bombardment Wing, Fairchild Air START III framework announced at husband, William Welch. One of their Force Base, Washington. the Presidential Summit in Helsinki, daughters chose to continue the family In the late 1980s, Gene commanded in March 1997. tradition and also received a Furman the 379th Bombardment Wing at Undoubtedly, General Habiger has diploma. Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, been the unparalleled leader in expand- Frankie Welch has designed many and the 2nd Bombardment Wing at ing military-to-military contacts with memorable scarves and ties. In the Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Russian counterparts, particularly the 1980s, she designed a patriotic scarf for In the 1990s, Gene’s command experi- Strategic Rocket Forces. These actions the United States Senate. She has de- ence served him well as vice com- established a more stable relationship signed ties for Presidents Lyndon mander, Headquarters Air Education with Russian leadership. As evidence of Johnson, , Gerald Ford, and Training Command at Randolph the high regard and confidence in , , George Air Force Base, Texas; and as Deputy which General Habiger is viewed in Bush, and . Mrs. Welch also Chief of Staff for Personnel, Head- Russia, he was the first non-Russian to designed a gown for First Lady Betty quarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, enter a Russian nuclear weapons stor- Ford, which Mrs. Ford donated to the D.C. age area. His ceaseless efforts in estab- ’s First Ladies The apex of General Habiger’s career lishing good relations with Russia have Collection in 1976. Frankie and Mrs. came with his current assignment as significantly improved communication Ford remained good friends; last Commander in Chief, United States and understanding. For the first time month, on the occasion of ’s Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force in history, as Commander in Chief of 80th birthday, Frankie was one of the Base, Nebraska. The command has re- the US nuclear arsenal, he can pick up speakers at the Ford Museum in Grand sponsibility for all U.S. Air Force and the phone and talk directly to senior Rapids. U.S. Navy strategic nuclear forces. Russian military leadership. Frankie Welch is no ordinary fashion These powerful forces act as this Na- General Habiger and his wife, Bar- designer. She often employs her talents tion’s strategic deterrent. bara, have two sons, Karl and Kurt. I to produce patriotic garments, and her During his command at am sure Gene and Barbara have ambi- designs demonstrate an exemplary love USSTRATCOM, General Habiger made tious plans for their life after military of our country. She has produced origi- major contributions to the national se- service and I hope they make the most nal and widely admired fabric designs curity of the United States by estab- of this time. From a private in the U.S. for such revered institutions as the St. lishing the parameters for future stra- Army to a four star general in the U.S. Paul’s Cathedral in London, the Cor- tegic forces and possible arms control Air Force, General Habiger has served coran Gallery of Art, the , agreements. His leading role in manag- our military and the Nation with great and the U.S. Capital. Frankie is also a ing a stable drawdown of nuclear forces honor and distinction. I have the pleas- philanthropist: she recently began the helped foster mutual understanding ure of calling Gene Habiger a friend Frankie Welch Scholarship for out- and cooperation with Russia. In addi- and I want to thank him for his con- standing students of fashion design. tion, his cooperative efforts with the tribution to our nation’s security.∑ Mr. President, I think it appropriate Department of Energy shaped the proc- f to honor a woman who has so often ess by which the United States will turned her talents to patriotic themes maintain the long term safety and reli- DOVER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER and who has attained national and ability of its nuclear weapons stock- AND NATIONAL FEDERATION OF international accolades. It is with pile. As the Department of Energy’s PRESS WOMEN AWARD WINNER— great pride that I thank Frankie Welch customer, General Habiger insured the PATTY RICHARDSON HINCHEY for honoring our country and congratu- Stockpile Stewardship Program is pro- ∑ Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, as we late her on thirty years of success.∑ grammed and funded to develop the focus on improving our education sys- f new tools, technologies, and concepts tem on the national state and local lev- to ensure our strategic forces remain els, it is my pleasure to offer congratu- THANKING GENERAL EUGENE E. safe, effective, ready, and responsive to lations to an award-winning teacher HABIGER FOR CAREER SERVICE changing needs. from Dover, Delaware who exemplifies IN THE UNITED STATES AIR In addition, Gene was a premier play- excellence in education for her stu- FORCE er in shaping our strategic force struc- dents, her community, my home state ∑ Mr. KEMPTHORNE. Mr. President, I ture. His team completed a very de- of Delaware, and indeed, this nation. rise to say thank you to a patriot and tailed analysis of United States’ Stra- For the second consecutive year, one of this nation’s finest military tegic Force Structure options reaching Patty Richardson Hinchey received the leaders, General Eugene E. Habiger, far beyond START II. This unprece- second place award in the category of S6260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 11, 1998 Achievement/Research—Faculty Ad- close to and how many people both wishers to say, ‘‘Happy Anniversary, viser of Student Publications for Sec- trust and respect her.’’ Harley! You’re still ‘king of the road!’’ ondary Schools. This award is given by Another student, Kate Basone, Ad- f the prestigious National Federation of vertising Editor, said: ‘‘Mrs. Hinchey NAMING OF YEOMAN FIRST CLASS Press Women. The award recognizes inspired the students to produce work STEPHEN R. DYKEMA AS THE the outstanding high school journalism that reflected their best effort. She 1997 ENLISTED PERSON OF THE advisers/teachers. would not accept articles that she felt Patty also won first place in the were not up to the standards of ‘‘The YEAR FOR THE U.S. COAST State of Delaware competition for the Senator’’ which she established. There- GUARD past two years in the same category fore, because of her constant pushing ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise from the Delaware Press Women, which and sometime pulling, many students today to recognize a fellow South Caro- made her eligible for the national found themselves producing some of linian for outstanding service and dedi- award. their best work.’’ cation to this Nation. I take great What my colleagues might find most Patty is not only a talented teacher, pleasure in congratulating Yeoman interesting and ironic—the name of the she is a terrific mother to her daughter First Class Stephen R. Dykema for his student newspaper at Dover High Andrea, who is student at the Univer- selection as the 1997 Enlisted Person of School for which Patty is the faculty sity of Delaware, and a career military the Year for the U.S. Coast Guard. adviser is ‘‘The Senator.’’ The 24-page wife to the now retired Lieutenant Each day more than 25,000 enlisted award-winning issue captivated the Colonel John Hinchey. men and women put their lives and pulse of student activities, highlighted It is with great pleasure that I con- safety on the line to carry out the the history of soon-to-be graduates, gratulate Patty Richardson Hinchey Coast Guard’s diverse missions. The spotlighted student leadership during for her outstanding accomplishments Coast Guard plays a critical role as an their four years at Dover High School, as an awarding-winning teacher and armed service in defending our Nation congratulated Athletes of the Year, faculty adviser for the Dover High and maintaining national security. In and featured articles about teachers School newspaper ‘‘The Senator.’’∑ addition, the Coast Guard annually who make a difference. f conducts thousands of fisheries en- Patty’s work on the student news- forcement boardings; prevents tons of paper goes well beyond the final after- COMMEMORATION OF HARLEY- cocaine and marijuana from reaching noon school bell. She and her students DAVIDSON’S 95TH ANNIVERSARY the streets; gives safety instruction to calculated spending more than 6,000 ∑ Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I am more than one-half million rec- hours in the last four years putting proud to have this opportunity to rec- reational boaters; and saves about 5,000 editions of ‘‘The Senator’’ to bed. Even ognize a company that truly reflects lives. The American public has learned more remarkable, due to a school-re- the spirit, goals and achievements of a to depend on the Coast Guard’s service, lated accident leaving Patty unable to true ‘‘American success story’’ as both close to home and in trouble spots walk, she worked from her home with hailed by President Ronald Reagan in around the world. the students to get the final issue to 1987. Today, Harley-Davidson Motor That service is built on a tradition of press on time. Company is an even more outstanding dedication by Coast Guard enlisted per- I have spoken often about the need in example of American ingenuity and sonnel. Yeoman First Class Stephen R. this day and age to give young people performance. They have seen record Dykema is an individual who epito- an ‘‘excuse’’ to stay on the road to earnings 31 of the last 32 quarters—a mizes that tradition. Petty Officer achievement, stay in school, stay away prime example of their strength as a Dykema was selected as the 1997 En- from alcohol, drugs and gangs, and business. They have seen 32 consecu- listed Person of the Year because of his stay off the streets. Student news- tive quarters of record sales—clearly exemplary military bearing, leadership papers, like Dover High School’s, and demonstrating the loyalty of their con- ability and work performance. He cur- teachers like Patty Hinchey, are pro- sumer base. rently is assigned to the Training Cen- viding these students with that valu- Harley-Davidson produces its entire ter in Cape May, New Jersey. However, able ‘‘excuse.’’ This is positive peer line of the very popular Sportster mo- he has spent much of his time assigned pressure, and our country needs more torcycle in Kansas City, Missouri. to the cutter Madrona, a buoy tender of it. The students know they have to They opened the doors of this facility stationed in my hometown of Charles- keep their grades up, get their work months ahead of schedule, and are al- ton. done on strict deadlines, and keep out ready employing hundreds of Missou- Throughout his nine-year Coast of trouble or else they will not experi- rians. This is evidence of the positive Guard career, Petty Officer Dykema ence the thrill and pride of seeing their path of growth and expansion of Har- has received numerous medals and byline on an article they researched ley-Davidson. The U.S. market share commendations. But I’d like to high- and wrote. for Harley continues to grow; today it light just one incident that really So, I want to thank Patty for provid- is 56 percent. Harley also has a great shows why he has earned the honor of ing these award-winning students the future in the international market- being named as Enlisted Person of 1997. opportunity to be their very best and place and the company is seeing in- During one of the Madrona’s longer de- strive for excellence in their work. The creasing demand for its products in Eu- ployments that year, a box of mail was lessons and values they have learned rope, Japan, Australia, and other coun- lost. Among the box’s content were working on the school newspaper will tries. bills, family letters, care packages, and serve them well throughout their Harley has long been a leader in de- Father’s Day cards—all those routine lives—the lessons of deadlines, respon- sign and safety standards. As early as types of correspondence upon which a sibility, accountability, how to com- 1921, Harley-Davidson bikes incor- sailor’s morale depends. Petty Officer municate verbally and in writing, and porated advancements that are still in Dykema swung into action, launching most importantly how to get along use today. Twenty years later, during a personal search for the missing box of with and respect other people. World War II, Harley devoted its entire mail. His documentation of the box’s I could go on about how impressed I output of motorcycles to the war effort history was so thorough that the day am with Patty, but listen to what her earned the coveted Army-Navy ‘‘E’’ after it was released, the unit that had students say about her. The Editor-in award for excellence in wartime pro- received the mail called to make ar- Chief of ‘‘The Senator’’ said: ‘‘Mrs. duction. rangements for getting the box to Hinchey is an inspirational, talented, In many ways, Harley-Davidson has Charleston. creative, hard-working, and most im- freed generations of American rider to Petty Officer Dykema also is one of portantly, loving teacher. I am cur- enjoy this country by motorcycle. As those rare individuals who finds time rently a senior and have been in her Harley-Davidson approaches its hall- to contribute to his shipmates and class since my freshman year. Over mark 95th anniversary as a producer of community. I’m told that he has used this time, I have been able to observe quality American goods, I want to be his personal time to help fellow crew- how many students she has become among the first of the long list of well members repay overpayments and