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' No performance rating was possible since the ATB has not reached initial bilities of the aircraft. This report is late. It was STRATEGIC WEAPONS: WHAT operating capability (IOC ). WE ARE GETTING FOR OUR due March 1. It now appears that it will not be MONEY Let's take up the B-1 B, the first program to available until August. turn up with F's on my strategic report card. A provision in the current defense authoriza HON. LES ASPIN The reason for the F in performance is simple. tion bill would require the Air Force to test the OF WISCONSIN The B-1 B doesn't work as advertised. When current B-52 electronic defensive systems in the Armed Services Committee issued its the B-1 B. Completing these initiatives will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES report on the bomber just about 1 year ago, it help determine the plane's capability. Monday, April 18, 1988 found serious problems in three areas-ter In the meantime, we should make a distinc Mr. ASPIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to give rain-following radar, flight controls and elec tion between this program and the ills of the the second in a series of speeches on our tronic countermeasures or ECM, the means MX. As I reported last week, performance of major strategic programs. On Thursday I as by which enemy radars can be foiled. the MX has been degraded by problems with sessed the status of our ballistic missile sys Since then, one problem, the terrain-follow a complex element of its guidance system tems. The results were mixed, but with some ing radar, has been fixed. A second problem, called the Inertial Measurement Unit or IMU. If good news. Today I turn to my assessment of involving the flight controls, is on the way to and when the IMU problems are solved, the our two new bomber programs-the B-1 B and solution. But the third, most vexing issue, con MX will work as advertised. the B-2 advanced technology bomber. The re cerns the plane's ECM. Although much effort My concern is that the B-1 B will never work sults are again mixed, but without much to has been made to reduce the blip that the B- as advertised because of the time it's taking cheer about. 1B makes on radar, it is by no means a to fix the problem-time during which Soviet That there are two active bomber programs stealth aircraft. The ECM is necessary to foil air defenses are improving. The bomber's instead of one is the product more of a unique radar that would otherwise pinpoint the big electronic countermeasures will be fixed at fiscal circumstance than of any analysis of bomber for air defense missiles and planes. great cost only to meet more effective de military need. The Carter administration had The Air Force says the ECM can be fixed, fenses or, at best, it will be rendered redun canceled the B-1 to press on with the A TB. that it will finally have the capability it was dant by the B-2. Either way, we will have The Reagan administration took office and supposed to have in 1986 by 1991. I'm con spent billions for something we didn't need. revived the B-1 as the B-1 B. There were cerned that this timetable means the B-1 B will We should consider now whether it's worth never be fixed in the sense that it performs as those who questioned the need to spend so spending any more money to make the B-1 B advertised against Soviet air defenses. The much money on two bombers. But it was a operable but obsolescent. The B-1 B may Soviet Union puts a great deal of effort into its time when programs were matched to the have a future as a cruise-missile carrier or air defenses. By the time the B-1 B is fixed, flood of dollars, rather than the other way penetrating bomber against less sophisticated the Soviets will have undoubtedly improved around. The B-1 was revived as the B-1 B. those defenses so the bomber will be facing a foes, but the cost effectiveness of the plane My discussion of these programs will draw more difficult task. as a penetrator against Soviet air defenses of on an extensive, year-long examination of The Air Force has dealt with the importance the 1990's is in question. strategic programs conducted by the House of ECM for the B-1 B in two studies, one of In addition to an F for performance, B-1 B Armed Services Committee. This examination them partially classified, the other highly clas program recieved an F for management. It resulted in a series of reports. As many as sified. was earned by a management strategy that possible were made public, such as those The first, the Air Force bomber study of didn't work any better than the ECM. The Air concerning the B-1 B, the Trident II D-5 mis 1981, issued immediately prior to the October Force did not have a prime contractor for the sile, the MX and its rail garrison basing mode 1981 production start of the B-1B, reviewed B-1 B-that is a company hired to put the and the small ICBM. But others-those on the the expected penetration capability of the B- weapon together. Instead, it had a principal A TB and the ACM-remain locked in the safe 1B. "With robust ECM," said an unclassified contractor, Rockwell International. The Air because of the high level of classification passage in the report, the B-1 B's capability to Force itself acted as the prime contractor or maintained on those programs. penetrate hostile territory was considerable. integrator of the various B-1 B systems. The assessments of these programs con The key measurement was "robust ECM." The point was to save $2 to $3 billion. It tained in this series of speeches remain mine In 1985, the Air Force updated the bomber didn't work. The Air Force was not qualified to alone, however. study. At that time, the ATB was entering into do the job. When problems mounted, the im On the B-1 B, I will also be able to offer an a critical phase and there was congressional pulse of Air Force Systems Command, the or update. Since the committee report outlining debate on whether an additional 100 B-1 air ganization in charge of the B-1 B, was to its problems, there has been some progress. craft should be bought. While this report was coverup. It wasn't only Congress and the On the B-2 the discussion will be in general submitted with special access classification, public who were kept in the dark. It was also ities. It is unfortunate that the Department of and thus cannot be quoted, I can say that it Defense Department civilian leaders and even Defense has not elected to make basic, au raised questions as to the capability of the B- Air Force higher ups. For this performance, thoritative cost and schedule information avail 1B to penetrate defended Soviet airspace, es the program managers earned an F. able to the American public. Discussion and pecially in comparison with the more sophisti The B-1 B did get two A's. The first was for debate would help clear the air. cated stealth technology. cost. The B-1 B was brought in at the adver As with the ballistic missiles, I have devel By any measurement the current perform tised cost cap of $20.5 billion. We have since oped a report card for the two programs. The ance of the B-1 B is something short of learned that this figure excluded essential pro table sets out the grades. "robust." We are now trying to find out how gram elements such as simulators. It also effective the aircraft is without "robust" ECM, doesn't include the cost of fixing what ails the BOMBER REPORT CARD and, what alternatives exist. bomber. But we in Congress and elsewhere The Armed Services Committee report initially signed up for the cost cap and the Air Program B- 18 ATB issued a year ago prompted concern about Force made it. Thus their A. C+ how good a penetrator the bomber would ever The high mark for schedule follows a similar ~h~~~~.nt.::::: .. :::: ~ B be. The Defense Department was directed to path. Rockwell contracted to turn out 100 B- Cost...... A Performance ...... F ~+ create an independent advisory group to 1B's on schedule and the contractor made it. evaluate and report on the penetration capa- The bombers don't work as they were sup-
e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 7178 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 18, 1988 posed to, but we've already graded perform this program changes from development to left their mark on his Missouri community. The ance. So, the schedule was met for pushing production, cost will be even more significant. student services building that was dedicated airplanes out the plant door and the grade is Already, there are indications that production in his name at State Fair Community College A. rates and out-year budget projections for this will serve as a reminder to current and future Turning to the B-2, we find a program that's program may be changing. students of Bill Hopkins' legacy of service to been too highly classified for too long. The The overall B-2 picture on cost deserves a the Sedalia area. over classification has stifled the kind of tech C-plus. nological crossfertilization that can help solve With the B-1 B, cost and schedule were em problems, and it has hurt oversight-two ills a phasized at the expense of performance. The HISPANIC WOMEN'S COUNCIL, program of this complexity does not need. B-2 was heading in that direction until outside We are waiting for a report that was due INC. SALUTES WOMEN FOR pressure forced the adoption of a milestone SUCCESS April 1 from the Secretary of Defense on the based schedule. However, the B-2 is today cost, performance and management of the benefiting from a hard-nosed, aggressive pro program. This report is required under last gram manager, Brig. Gen. Richard Scofield. HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES year's defense authorization bill, and is the Weighing the pluses and minuses, the B-2 OF CALIFORNIA result of congressional insistence that greater gets a C-plus for management. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scrutiny and oversight be directed at the A TB. In considering these two programs, as well Monday, April 18, 1988 In preparing for this series of speeches, I as the others in my survey of strategic sys Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, the Hispanic asked the Department of Defense to declassi tems, I have avoided giving an overall grade Women's Council, Inc., is a nonprofit organiza fy very limited information on schedule and to each. The categories of schedule, cost, tion which provides the motivation and oppor cost. I was refused. That stubbornness may management and performance aren't of equal tunity for women to become effective partici hurt this program in the long run. importance. Performance should probably pants in their communities. It is dedicated to I'm concerned about schedule. While the count as much as the other three combined. improving the status of Hispanic women contractor, Northrop Corp., has fallen behind Many of the new systems aren't operational through education and career development with certain tasks, that isn't the real issue. yet, making an assessment of their perform activities. The council strives to enhance the Too often, schedule is measured only in terms ance impossible. leadership skills and social consciousness of of pushing completed hardware out the door. The B-1 B is a completed program while the women while providing positive role models Schedule is more than the capability to devel ATB is just starting. There is also a great dif and motivational programs for the young. On op and produce. It also involves the ability to ference in the degree of difficulty of the pro Thursday, April 21, 1988 the Hispanic test and correct. Last year the Congress, grams. The B-B 1 is an airplane well within the Women's Council will hold its seventh annual backed by a RAND Corp. study, required that state of the art. The B-2 is pushing the state "Women for Success" Awards Dinner in Los the ATB program be shifted to a milestone of the art. Angeles. basis, rather than be tied to the calendar. The Air Force needs all the managerial This year's honorees are: Elizabeth Pena What this means is that critical B-2 program talent it can find for these kinds of advanced for Woman of the Year, Ana Barbosa for com performance milestones, not arbitrary calendar programs. My next speech, on cruise missiles, munity service, and Genoveva Arrellano for dates, determine progress in the program. will demonstrate that. Pushing hardware out the door to match a Woman of Promise. Special recognition will be calendar is not the challenge. Delivering hard given to Jaime Escalante for his tremendous ware that has been tested and meets oper contribution to excellence in education and ational needs is the real requirement. DEDICATION OF THE WILLIAM Pacific Bell has been chosen to receive the Two factors prompt the grade of B on C. HOPKINS BUILDING AT "Corporate Award" for its many years of sup schedule. First, there has been schedule slip STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COL port to HWC and the community. page so it should not get an A. But, second, LEGE Elizabeth Pena-Woman of the Year, 1988. the schedule has been placed on a more real Elizabeth was born in Cuba where she spent istic basis of performance milestones, even if HON. IKE SKELTON most of her first 8 years before immigrating to it took outside pressure to achieve it. So, it OF MISSOURI the United States. Her love of acting began at should not be graded less than a B. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an early age in large part because of her par Cost remains a concern. In this year's au ent's involvement in the business. Her father, Monday, April 18, 1988 thorization bill, the Armed Services Committee Mario, is an actor/writer/director and her directed the General Accounting Office to per Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on April 17, mother Margarita, is the administrator for the form an independent cost analysis of the ATB 1988, I had the opportunity to speak at the Latin American Theatre Ensemble, an off program. dedication of a new building on the State Fair Broadway bilingual theatre in New York. She It is important to better understand the cost Community College campus in Sedalia, MO. attended New York's High School of the Per growth in the aircraft's development. We know This new facility, the William C. Hopkins Stu forming Arts, and Elizabeth has appeared in from publicly available documents that the dent Services Building, was dedicated to the more than 20 off-off-Broadway plays and had program experienced cost growth as it moved memory of my long-time friend and adviser studied dance mime and clowning. into full scale development. Part of that Bill Hopkins-who devoted much of his life to Elizabeth is probably best remembered for growth has stemmed from Northrop's decision the founding and improvement of State Fair her portrayal of the vivacious maid, Carmen, to begin using manufacturing techniques usu College. in the box office hit "Down and Out in Beverly ally seen during mature production. It is sup Bill Hopkins was one of the most outstand Hills" and for her role as Rosie, the late posed to bring savings later, but it presents ing individuals I have ever known, and estab Richie Valens sister-in-law, in "La Bamba." difficulties now. Other elements of the in lishing a building in his name is a more than This summer, Elizabeth will be seen in a fea creases in full scale development are more fitting tribute to a man who served for 20 tured role in the film "Vibes" with Jeff Gold troubling. 1 years as chairman of the board for the blum and Cyndi Lauper. 1987 was an incredi For instance, manufacturing hours-the esti school's trustees. Further, Bill's horizons ex ble year for this young actress with her own mated time it takes to perform certain work tended well beyond the college campus to a TV series, and two major film releases. were grossly underestimated. Understanding concern for the community as a whole. As a Ana Barbosa Community Service Award these miscalculations is important. The con member of several local civic organizations, 1988. Ana Barbosa is a wife, mother, entre tractor's in-house cost reporting system may he was recognized by all who knew him as a preneur and community volunteer. She is be failing and that is a serious matter. Without man who selflessly devoted his time and comfortable performing any task, behind the an approved cost tracking system in place, it energy to making the world a better place. Bill scenes or at the helm of a project, as long as may be impossible to fully understand why the was also a successful businessman and the goal positively impacts lives. costs keep rising. served for 12 years as a special agent for the Ana has earned the reputation as a suc Cost has not been one of the priority con FBI. cessful fund-raiser and joins the ranks with cerns of management. Emphasis has instead Although Bill Hopkins passed away in 1986, some of the most regarded and respected been placed on security and performance. As his dedication and generosity obviously have philanthropic groups-a tribute to her unself- April 18, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7179 ish contributions. For many years Ana has Jaime Escalante.-Jaime Escalante taught A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT been a volunteer and a board member of the Mathematics and Physics in his native coun MANHEIM United Way's Regent II Task Force and was try, Bolivia, for 12 years before immigrating to involved with their Hispanic Leadership Devel the United States. Although he had earned a opment Program Advisory Board. In addition, national reputation in Bolivia as an outstand HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN she is a member of the board of directors of ing teacher and trainer of teachers neither his OF CALIFORNIA La Posada, a corportion dedicated to develop experience, degrees, or credentials were rec IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing housing for senior citizens residing in east ognized in California. Monday, April 18, 1988 Los Angeles; active with a better chance Mr. Escalante was determined to continue [ABC], a national organization which provides his teaching career and while working as a Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to educational opportunities for impoverished bus boy in a local restaurant he returned to pay tribute to a truly outstanding member of children; and the Camp Fire Board of Mt. San college. He received his Associate of Arts my community, Robert Manheim. Bob governs Antonio, San Gabriel Valley. degree at Pasadena City College and his 32 Rotary Clubs and 5 Provisional Clubs rang With her husband Henry, she has created a bachelor of science degree and teaching cre ing in size from 20 to 150 members each. On pleasant and challenging life for her family in dential from California State University, Los May 2, 1988, Rotary International will present the community of Rowland Heights. Through Angeles. him with a Certificate of Commendation for his her example, her concern for the quality of When Mr. Escalante began teaching at Gar hard work and dedication to its worthy cause. life, she develops a family motto and a legacy field High School in 1974, the math classes In addition to running monthly president's of community service for her family and for assigned to him were high school math and meetings and grooming all his clubs at visits, her community to emulate. Basic Math. It did not take him long to decide Bob also finds the time to be on the Rotary Genoveva Arellano-Woman of Promise, Rose Parade Board. This year he will serve as 1988, Genoveva's future is bright with vivid that his students must be taught more than what was being offered to them. He wanted to Secretary. Bob has also sent forth a group images of success and accomplishment. Her study exchange of six from the San Fernando competitive nature and determined character teach Calculus but before students could enroll in this most demanding of all math Valley area, non-Rotarians, to learn about will not allow her to deviate from the goals India and the Indian culture where they ex and challenges she has set for herself. At the classes they must have completed Algebra, change ideas in their chosen professions. age of 24, she maintains a busy schedule Trigonometry and Math Analysis. Bob began his Rotary service in 1973; he is which consists of her professional work, com With his motto, "Calculus doesn't need to now senior active. He served in all five ave munity service along with personal and family be made easy . . . it already is" visibly dis nues of service as chairman in addition to commitments. played in his classroom, Mr. Escalante's stu Genoveva's parents were raised and mar dents sign a contract agreeing to do a mini being secretary, vice president, and president. ried in Aguascalientes, Mexico. They moved mum of 30 hours of homework each week. He has also been on the board of directors to Los Angeles in 1948 with their first son. Students also agree to come to class 1 hour for 1O years. His Rotary district participation Genoveva was born in West Covina in 1964, before and after school and to attend class on includes being president of the Northridge the eighth of nine children. Genoveva graduat Saturdays and holidays including summer va Rotary from 1981-82, and chairman of the ed from Baldwin Park High School with cation. Business Management Conference from awards and honors for her leadership as As Mr. Escalante's methods have produced 1982-83. During 1983-84, Bob served as sociated Student Body President, athletic and staggering results. In 1979, four out of five Gov. Elmer Jordan's representative for North academic excellence. She attended the Uni students passed the AP calculus exam. In ridge, Encino, West Van Nuys, and Reseda. In versity of Southern California where she im 1982, the 18 students that passed the AP cal 1984-85 he was a member of Governor-elect mediately distinguished herself in academia culus exam represented a record for southern Bolden's advisory board. In 1985-86 Bob was and student activities. Targeted as a leader California. Between 1982 and 1987, the the district assembly chairman before assum and role model by her peers, she was elected number of Escalante-taught students taking, ing his duties as district governor in 1987. to serve on the executive committee of the and passing the AP calculus test increased In addition to his extensive involvement in Latin Business Students Association. substantially each year. In 1984, AP calculus Rotary activities, Bob has been an active In her final year at USC, she obtained an in was added to the curriculum at Garfield. member in his community. He is past presi ternship in Washington, DC, at the executive Pacific Bell.-Corporate Award. Pacific dent of the Northridge Chamber of Commerce office of the president, Office of Management Bell's relationship with the Hispanic Women's and was Citizen of the Year for 1986-87 as and Budget [OMS] as an assistant intergov Council extends back to 1982 when, as Pacif well as a Mayor Bradley appointee to the Jap ernmental liaison. The internship provided her ic telephone, it made its first of many contribu anese Gardens Division of the Tillman Water the opportunity to translate her skills to pro tions to the council. Over the years, Pacific Reclamation Plant. He has been on the board fessional projects and to also experience of directors at the West Valley YMCA for 15 working with senior management. In 1985, Bell has not only offered financial support to the Hispanic Women's Council, but has been years, where he served on many committees she graduated cum laude in her class with a and was vice president. He served on the bachelor of science degree in public adminis an active supporter of the many programs HWC offers to Latinas. business community board and was involved tration and a minor in Spanish. in the President's Club at the California State In order to ensure her long-range profes Through individuals like Maury Rosas, area vice president of Corporate Communications, University at Northridge. Bob is currently serv sional goals, she was awarded a scholarship ing on the Community Service Board at North to attend Harvard University this fall. She will Pacific Bell is able to meet its commitment to ridge Hospital. Bob was recognized as the pursue a master's degree in public policy from the public by actively supporting worthwile or Kiwanis Man of the Year for 1981-82 and in the university's John F. Kennedy School of ganizations. As a long-time supporter of the 1981 he received a special presentation from Government. Genoveva is enthusiastic about council, Mr. Rosas has served as an advisor the American Cancer Society. He has been a her upcoming experience. "I am eager to to the Hispanic Women's Council. meet new people, exchange ideas * * * to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join member and a past board member of the educate and to be educated in an area which with me in saluting the many accomplish Congregational Church of Northridge for 25 is unfamiliar to me and where I, as an Hispan ments and outstanding contributions of the re years. Bob has been happily married to Paula ic woman am unfamiliar to most." cipients of the 1988 Women for Success Conte Manheim for 31 years and they have In announcing the selection of Genoveva Awards and the Hispanic Women's Council for three children. Tom, Jamie, and Bill. It is my Arellano, a "Woman of Promise" the HWC its 15 years of service to the community. said that, "with her history of achievement, distinct honor and pleasure to ask my col Genoveva will experience all facets of life in leagues to join Rotary International and me in her own special way-with compassion, con paying tribute to Mr. Robert Manheim whose viction, and an open mind to accept new many years of dedicated service to his com knowledge and ultimately obtain wisdom." munity is an inspiration to us all. 7180 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 18, 1988 TRIBUTE TO DR. EUNICE T. many State and national magazines on educa of the original property, as a nurses' resi SMITH tion. Dr. Smith continues to volunteer her dence. Plans were already underway for services for numerous professional, social, adding a modern brick wing to the 60-year-old HON. MIKE ESPY and civic organizations. I am honored today to frame house, and in 1928 the core of the OF MISSISSIPPI be able to commend Dr. Smith for her many present hospital was built. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments and contributions to the By 1946, those close to the hospital real State of Mississippi. ized that expansion was necessary and the Monday, April 18, 1988 south wing was completed in 1953. That addi Mr. ESPY. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored tion provided the hospital with a new surgical to draw attention to the dedicated services of SALUTE TO MONTCLAIR COM suite, including two major and one minor oper one of my constituents, Dr. Eunice T. Smith, MUNITY HOSPITAL ON ITS ating room, recovery room, a central supply assistant dean of the School of Business at 65TH ANNIVERSARY and a new elevator. The south wing also con Jackson State University. She was recently tained additional patient rooms, a new mater honored at Jackson State University's second HON. ROBERT A. ROE nity department, labor and delivery room. annual Business Education and Administrative OF NEW JERSEY With the demolition of the original wooden Services Day Program for her 19 years of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES structure on August 31, 1962, the original dedication to Jackson State University and to Monday, April 18, 1988 (central), north and south wings, emerged and her community. came into full view. Montclair Community Hos Dr. Smith was selected to represent JSU as Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, as I am certain we pital now has a completely modern building of outstanding educator at the Mississippi Legis all know, the well-being of a community is vi three sections. The original brick wing was lature and was nominated for the University tally linked to the effectiveness of the health constructed in 1928, the south wing built in Teaching Excellence Award, 1984-85. Dr. care delivery system which serves that com 1961 and 1962. In addition to its patient units, Smith was also the recipient of the Lytle C. munity. Indeed, the very lives of an area's citi the north wing provides the latest facilities to Fowler Award, presented by Upsilon Chapter, zens depend on the scope and efficiency of be found in hospitals, including dietary and Delta Pi Epsilon, University of Mississippi, in the care provided by its local health facilities. dining units, pharmacy, main entrance and November 1982 and received the 1980 MBEA In my Eighth Congressional District, in lobby, meditation room, medical records de Teacher Educator of the Year Award. Montclair, NJ, we are extremely fortunate to partment, medical staff library and conference Aside from dedicating 19 years of service to have a distinguished institution which has room. Jackson State University, she has also served made an immeasurable contribution to the The recently modernized emergency and 12 years as head of the JSU Business Educa well-being of citizens throughout the greater outpatient departments are now located on tion and Administrative Department. Under her Montclair area. I speak of Montclair Communi the first floor of the central wing. Alterations leadership, the department has made great ty Hospital, which is currently celebrating its and renovations of the west area end of the strides because Dr. Smith was responsible for 65th year of excellence in the field of health central wing's first, second and third floors the development and implementation of the care. This special anniversary will be observed provided additional patient rooms, intensive Master of Business Education Program and this Friday, April 22, with a flag raising cere and coronary care units, also offices for nurs the concentration in the office administration mony and reception at the hospital. ing service, public relations, personnel, pur for the Business Administration Degree Pro Mr. Speaker, for more than a half century chasing, volunteers and auxiliary. gram. Montclair Community Hospital has provided a The capacity of the hospital is now 11 O pa Additionally, Dr. Smith and two other faculty wide range of vital services for those in the tients. members wrote a proposal and developed the montclair area, including 24-hour emergency Mr. Speaker, the township of Montclair re 600-level courses for the Educational Special service, physical and respiratory therapy, radi cently recognized the vital importance of ist Program in 1978. Dr. Smith wrote the ra ology, intensive care and coronary care units, Montclair Community Hospital in providing for tionale and proposal to change the depart same-day surgery, a social service depart the well-being of the township's citizens by ment title from business education to business ment, cancer care programs, CPR training, pa proclaiming 1988 as the Year of Montclair education and administrative services and as tient visitation service, a health speakers' Community Hospital. sisted the department in attaining membership bureau, community care concept and an out I, too, would like to add my voice to those in the National Association for Business reach program as part of the hospital's ap singing the praises of this outstanding facility. Teach er Education. She also initiated the es proach to preventive medicine. Mr. Speaker, I invite you and our colleagues tablishment of the JSU chapter of Pi Omega I would especially like to congratulate the to join me in congratulating Montclair Commu Pi, the National Business Teach er Education hospital's administrator, Emilie M. Murphy; Dr. nity Hospital for 65 years of vital and excellent Honor Society and was instrumental in the es Charles W. Riley, president of the board of service to its community. Truly it has made tablishment of the JSU chapter of the National trustees, and Dr. Joseph Bellino, president of not only Montclair, but all of New Jersey a far Collegiate Association for Secretaries in 1982. the hosptial's medical staff, for their efforts better place to live. She is also a member of several prestigious which have helped to bring Montclair Commu professional organizations, such as Mississippi nity Hospital to its current pinnacle in the Business Education Association, Southern North Jersey health care delivery system. NYACK HOSPITAL: A Business Education Association, National Mr. Speaker, for the benefit of our col COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Business Education Association, Kappa Delta leagues I would like to note the background of Pi, National Education Honorary Society, Phi this great institution by citing Montclair Com HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Delta Kappa, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. munity Hospital's official history: OF NEW YORK Dr. Smith has held many elective and appoint Two decades of planning and hard work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed offices, as well. They include the following: preceded the opening of Montclair Community Institutional representative, National Associa Hospital. From 1904 until 1923, a dedicated Monday, April 18, 1988 tion for Business Teacher; Mississippi repre group of women worked unremittingly to raise Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call to sentative to the Southern Business Education funds, find a suitable building and to foster a the attention of our colleagues the outstand Association; President of the Mississippi Busi philosophy of a "Hospital opened to all." ing example set by the Nyack Hospital in ness Education Association; chairperson of On April 23, 1923, the old-fashioned, but Nyack, NY. the Constitution and Bylaws Committee for the fully remodeled home of Samuel H. Wench, Shortly before the turn of the century, a MBEA; a college and university member of the former Montclair Town Treasurer, welcomed group of five concerned citizens recognized Mississippi T earn for National Standards of its first patients. The capacity of the hospital an urgent need for a community hospital. Al Excellence; and a sponsor of the JSU chapter was 25 patients. though many citizens of the Nyack community of the National Collegiate Association. Just 18 months after it came into being, a opposed the building of a hospital in the On top of all these accomplishments, Dr. week-long community appeal for $50,000 was "Woods," these founding fathers combined Smith also taught 1O years in the Mississippi oversubscribed. Soon thereafter, the board of their resources and determination to raise high schools and has published articles in trustees bought a house directly to the south one-third of the $3,000 necessary to purchase April 18, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7181 the land and half of the $5,800 required to TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH WILLIAMS, Iates the General Agreement on Tariffs and construct the hospital. But on the first day of OF OWOSSO, MI Trade [GATT]. the 20th century, following 5 years of struggle In return for a series of trade concessions against community criticism and apathy, HON. BILL SCHUETTE and as part of an overall trade agreement in Nyack Hospital opened its doors to the Rock OF MICHIGAN 1962, the European Communities agreed to land community. In less than a century, Nyack IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provide permanent duty-free or free trade status for American soybean imports. After ex Hospital has grown from a two-story building Monday, April 18, 1988 with just nine beds, to one of the finest medi tensive market development efforts by Ameri cal institutions in the Northeast. Mr. SCHUETTE. Mr. Speaker, today I would can farmers, Europe became by 1982 the Nyack Hospital has maintained its reputa like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to a market for nearly one-fourth of all U.S. soy tion for excellence, in part due to the compe very special man from Owosso, Ml. This man bean production, totaling nearly $3.5 billion in is Joseph Williams who is entering his 25th tence of the medical and dental staff that has sales that year. year of ministry at United Pentecostal Church. been assembled, and in part due also to the In recent years, the EC has rapidly in During the past 25 years, Joseph Williams creased the subsidies offered on rapeseed, generous volunteers who work so hard to has helped and changed the lives of many sunflowerseed, and soybeans. These subsi assure that Nyack Hospital is equipped with people in the Owosso community. His unself dies have reached levels that guarantee Euro the most modern equipment and facilities. ish efforts can be seen through his active par pean farmers prices as much as two to three This year, two "balls of fire," Barbara J. ticipation as district youth director, sectional times the price received by U.S. farmers. The Caldwell and Tess McCormack, have joined youth director, member of district Sunday predictable result has been a 340-percent in forces to cochair the second annual physi School Board, scouting coordinator for Tall crease in EC oilseed production since 1981- cians ball. Knowing that $24,000 was raised Pine Council in Michigan, and member of the in Italy the increase was over 8,000 percent by this event last year, Barbara and Tess put board of governors for Apostolic Coalition. As over the same period. their energies to work and have already sur well as the many organizations in which To ensure the sale and consumption of passed that monumental goal. With an antici Joseph Williams has been active, he is also these costly oilseeds, the EC further subsi pated income in excess of over $30,000, this an author and national recording artist. Not dizes the European processing industry to year's physician's ball is anticipated to be only has he attained many honors and awards maintain their purchases of EC oilseeds. The even more successful than the first. during his life, but he has also attended spe effect of these twin subsidies is to freeze out Assisting these two dedicated ladies are the cial briefings at the White House and the Em U.S. imports. As a result, U.S. soybean and medical and dental staff at the hospital, bassy of Israel. soybean meal exports to the EC declined by whose only concern is the well-being of the As you can see from his many accomplish 40 percent between 1982 and 1986. patients. Under the leadership of physician's ments, Joseph Williams has been a very In effect, subsidization of the EC oilseed in president, Dr. Louis Martorello, the entire active participant in his community. He has dustry is eroding and displacing the duty-free community has united to make this event a devoted his time, effort and work to the en bindings negotiated in the 1962 agreement. memorable and productive one. hancement of the lives of others. The quality The duty-free bindings created an open, free The funds raised by the physicians ball will of life of many has been changed for the best market for American farmers. Increasing sub because of Joseph Williams. He has comfort be utilized for critical care units at Nyack Hos sidization is closing that market just as surely ed the distraught, given hope to the needy, pital, a worthy goal that will benefit the com as would a new tariff. Unilateral nullification of and provided love for the entire community. negotiated trade bindings is a violation of the munity for generations to come. Mr. Speaker, I hope all my colleagues in the A great deal of credit for the success of this European Communities' obligation under the House will join me today in honoring Joseph GATT. Once there is an official determination event is also due to the leadership of James Williams for his commitment and dedication to M. Dawson, the president of Nyack Hospital, of violation, if the practice does not cease, the the community of Owosso, Ml. I would like to offender can be subjected to retaliation. and the dedicated board of directors who extend my special congratulations during his have given every encouragement and assist There is no doubt that the EC subsidies do silver anniversary of his ministry. I urge you, exist. There is no doubt that United States ance to the medical staff and the hospital vol Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues in the U.S. unteers. soybean exports to Europe have been dis House of Representatives, to join me in com placed by subsidized oilseed production in the The highlight of this year's physician's ball mending Joseph Williams for his outstanding EC. The American farmer is being denied the will be the presentation of the award to the achievements. benefit of a trade agreement of 25 years' "Doctor of the Year," to be announced at the standing without even the pretense of com ball. A RESOLUTION COMMENDING pensation. The physicians ball will take place this year USTR FOR RECOGNIZING EC'S The sponsors of this resolution commend in the delegates' dining room of the United IMPORTANCE TO U.S. SOYBEAN USTR for intitiating the section 301 investiga Nations. Mr. Speaker, permit me to call to the PRODUCERS tion of the EC oilseed subsidies. The resolu attention of our colleagues the committee, for tion also calls for an expeditious investigation this event, who have diligently working co to be followed by prompt action by the Presi chairpersons Barbara Caldwell and Tess HON. EDWARD R. MADIGAN OF ILLINOIS dent to restore the full benefit of the duty-free McCormack to make this event, a success: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bindings on U.S. soybeans exported to the Mary Bianchini, Dr. Timothy Chang, Dr. Mitch EC. ell Cohn, Phoebe Colwell, James M. Dawson, Monday, April 18, 1988 The soybean farmers of this country have Dr. George Glick, Dr. Tai Hahn, Barbara Kal Mr. MADIGAN. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of always supported free trade in the belief that vert, Dr. Michael Kalvert, Dr. Richard King, myself, Congressman BILL EMERSON and over American farmers can maintain themselves in Nancy Kriz-Morton, Kathleen Kubik, Elizabeth 40 of our colleagues, I am today introducing a any free market in the world. No farmer, how Lavin, Dr. Donald Levine, Dr. Martha MacGuf resolution expressing support for the recent ever, can compete against the resources of a fie, Rosanne Martorella, Madelyn Medici, Dr. action of the U.S. Trade Representative coalition of governments. The European Com Glenn Patterson, Joseph Raso, William Ricco, [USTR] to initiate an investigation under the munities freely entered into an agreement for Elinor Silver, Dr. William Silver, Brigitte Simon, 1974 Trade Act of the European Communities' duty-free entry of U.S. soybeans, and now Dr. Lawrence Simon, Dr. David Southren, and [EC] oilseed subsidies. they have attempted to void that agreement Paula Southren. The resolution commends the Trade Repre indirectly through subsidization. American soy Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join sentative for his recognition of the importance bean farmers want a free market, and they with me in wishing continuous success in pro of the European market to our domestic soy demand a fair market. Now is the time to halt viding health services to the public. bean producers and his prompt action in inti this incursion on the trade rights of our farm tiating an investigation under section 301 of ers. the Trade Act of 1974 of the European Com The sponsors of this sense of the Congress munities' subsidization of oilseeds. that vio- resolution urge your support for the actions of 7182 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 18, 1988 the Trade Representative and a return to fair endless sacrifice of blood, sweat, tears and A TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES T. trade for U.S. soybean farmers with the Euro bone, there emerged a legacy of unity that AMSLER pean Communities. brazed together a once divided house into a unified structure of "We, the People" of the United States, which has fortified us against HON. NICHOLAS MAVROULES AMERICA'S LIBERTY-OUR the ravages of time, turmoil and tyranny. HERITAGE "We, the People" have persevered. The zeal OF MASSACHUSETTS of our nation remains undaunted-our her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HARRIS W. FAWELL itage is a testament of human spontaneity, Monday, April 18, 1988 OF ILLINOIS adaptability and valor. We were the huddled masses that shed our coats of deprivation Mr. MAVROULES. Mr. Speaker, I would like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and woe, only to assume a vibrant new iden to take this opportunity to bring to the atten Monday, April 18, 1988 tity, that of an American citizen. May the tion of the Congress the accomplishments of Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to pages in the cherished book of American a foremost member of my constituency, Dr. recognize a proud and patriotic young constit history never succumb to the vile hands of James T. Amsler. uent of mine from Palos Heights, IL, Miss Mi despotism and servitude. Dr. Amsler, currently the president of Salem Our heritage is the welding of the memo chelle Kassen, for her prize-winning essay on ries of the past, with the hopes of the State College, is retiring after a dedicated and "America's Liberty-Our Heritage," sponsored present, and the dreams of tomorrow. distinguished career in the field of education. by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United Our heritage is the promise of freedom. The growing initiative to improve the quality of States. She is the Illinois State winner of the learning of the young people in this country Voice of Democracy broadcast scriptwriting will require a close cooperation between those contest, I trust that we will all remember that IN HONOR OF NORMAN AND in education and those in the Government. I our heritage is based on the promise of free FANI ADELSBERG believe that we in Congress can be aided in dom and the challenges we have faced this endeavor by a look at the ideas and serv throughout our history to achieve and maintain ice of Dr. Amsler. freedom. I salute Michelle's outstanding and HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Dr. Amsler's career in education spans four articulate contribution to remind us of our duty OF MICHIGAN decades, most of it with Salem State College. as representatives of the people and respect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has been president there for 1O years, and fully request that her speech be submitted in its entirety. Monday, April 18, 1988 has served in previous positions as professor in education, director of student teaching, di My country, my heritage, my very life is Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise an unwavering quest to realize a dream- a rector of admissions, and dean of students. dream that cast "We, the People" onto a today to recognize two people from South He also served as president of North Adams singular parchment, a written Constitution field, Ml who have devoted themselves to en State College for 9 years, and was associate that emancipated the hearts and minds of riching their culture, their children, and their director of the Division of State College in all the colonists and perpetuated the blend community. Boston. ing of many races, colors, and creeds into Norman and Fani Adelsberg are both na one species, the American species. The pur Dr. Amsler was designated by his peers in suit of the dream sculpted a rugged frontier tives of Poland who came to the United 1986 as one of the top 100 college presidents into a highly organized society, a divided States after surviving internment in concentra in the country. This selection, determined by nation into one body, a disjointed people tion camps. The Adelsbergs settled in the De 400 college presidents plus other leading into one humankind. The pursuit of the troit area nearly 40 years ago, soon becoming members of the education community, recog dream moved mountains, redirected water vital participants in their religious and secular nizes his leadership at Salem State College. ways, paved over endless expanse and af communities. They have been committed to forded opportunity to all who dared. This is Dr. Amsler has diversified and expanded the the foundation of my American Heritage-a teaching the lesson of the Holocaust-that we college's academic programs to meet the wi heritage of challenges, a never ending quest must never forget-but concurrently moving deranging needs of his students and his com to soar with the eagles. forward to establish a new life for themselves. munity. He has been successful as a pioneer Only through the eyes of the past can we The Adelsbergs are active in many organiza surmise the future. Through the triumphs in fundraising for public colleges and at bring tions including Bnai Brith, Mizrachi, Shaarit ing nationally known figures to speak in and tribulations of faded memories, we navi Haplaytah, United Hebrew Schools, and Con gate the course of our nation and breathe Salem. He has also been a leader in intercol life into her very soul. The heroes of old gregation Shomrey Emunah. They are both lege relations, establishing the Northeast Con have not perished, but remain vivid remind past presidents of their respective Bnai Brith sortium of Public and Private Colleges and ers, icons of the past, the mortar and stone entities. Universities. Largely from his initiatives, Salem foundation of our modern world. The Adelsbergs have been particularly State College has grown to be the largest 4- While pondering this American Heritage, strong advocates of education. They have I find solace in yesterday. I envison General year public college in New England. Washington gazing thoughtfully on the been active supporters of Akiva Hebrew Day Dr. Amsler has also contributed greatly to banks of the Potomac, reflecting on the sac School since the school's founding in 1964. his community. He has served as president of rifices his men must soon endure. I hear On April 24, 1988 Akiva is bestowing the the Salem Chamber of Congress and is active Patrick Henry's resounding call to arms Adelsbergs with their Tomchei Torah Award. in a number of professional and philanthropic shouting, "Give me liberty or give me Tomchei Torah literally means supporters of organizations. death." I smell the gunpowder of exploding torah-the bible. The Adelsbergs give life to cannon shells with Andrew Jackson in 1812 James Amsler is an outstanding individual at the Battle of New Orleans. I taste the those words through their deep and genuine who has dedicated his life to serving his col tears of Lincoln at Gettysburg, mourning commitment to the values that the torah lege and his community. I, myself, have bene the death of so many valiant men. I hum teaches us to uphold and respect-family, fited both personally and professionally from George M. Cohan's tune "Over There" as education, community. his friendship. I would like to join his many ad our troops embark for France in World War On behalf of my colleagues in the 1OOth mirers in honoring him, as I would like to ad I. I am stunned by the Day of Infamy at Congress I salute the Adelsbergs with a Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the date monish my colleagues in the Congress to of our involvement in World War II. I salute hearty yasher koach in recognition of their ef learn from his examples as we look for adept the memory of General Douglas MacAr forts, and of earning this award. leadership and direction in the important field thur's retirement speech during the Korean of education. conflict, "Old Soldiers Never Die, They Just Fade Away". I read the names of fallen heroes of Vietnam etched in stone, soldiers of the clouds, and I weep. What a rich heritage has been bestowed upon us, the American people. Through the April 18, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7183 lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. creased by 53 percent. This astounding reduc SALUTE TO VINCENT AND LINA GEORGE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH tion is a result of a well-organized enforce BATTAGLIA " MAN AND WOMAN ment program developed in 1986 by the Bald OF THE YEAR" HON. IKE SKELTON win Park Police Department to apprehend gang offenders. OF MISSOURI HON. ROBERT A. ROE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Baldwin Park Police Department also works in conjunction with other criminal justice OF NEW JERSEY Monday, April 18, 1988 agencies to prosecute gang offenders. As a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to result of their efforts, the prosecutions of Monday, April 18, 1988 my attention that St. George's Catholic known gang offenders have increased by 76 Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great admi Church of Odessa, MO, will be celebrating its percent. ration and pride that I rise today to salute two 1OOth anniversary on April 24. The department was recently presented the outstanding residents of New Jersey whose Early day Odessans report that St. George's distinguished service award by the California untiring civic efforts have made their commu Catholic Church was located at the southwest Youth Authority for their contribution to juve nity a better place in which to live. corner of Second and Dryden streets. It was nile justice and the youth of California. They I am speaking of Vincent and Lina Battaglia built in 1890, after an earlier church burned were one of 18 law enforcement programs of Paterson, NJ, whose great work on behalf shortly after it was built in 1888. Many of the competing for the important award. early church records were destroyed by the of their friends and neighbors will be honored Richard Hoskin, who serves as the chief of as Man and Woman of the Year by the St. fire while being housed in the Higginsville police in Baldwin Park, has clearly been quite Catholic Church. St. George's church was a Anthony's Ladies Society on Sunday, April 24, effective in eradicating gang violence in the . 1988, with a dinner at the Brownstone in Pa mission and was served by the Franciscan Fa area. Indeed, the Baldwin Park Police Depart thers from Higginsville in 1927. terson, NJ. ment's efforts to eradicate gang violence has I would briefly like to make note of those of The church and property was sold in the been tremendously successful. Other law en early 1960's when the present church proper ficers of the St. Anthony's Ladies Society who forcement agencies would do well to follow have worked so hard to make this event pos ty was obtained. A new brick church was con the lead set by the city of Baldwin Park Police structed at a cost of $17,000, during which sible; President Fannie DeGrado, Vice Presi Department. dents Florence Sciala, and Ersilia DelGuidice, time St. George's parish was a mission from I urge my colleagues to join me in com St. John Lelande in Blue Springs. Father Treasurer Anna Campagna, Corresponding mending the Baldwin Park police force for Secretary Connie lncremona, Financial Secre Donald Miller was the pastor at that time. The their phenomenal success and dedication. church was dedicated by Bishop Charles tary Sadie Viarella, Auditor Carmella DeCara, Helmsing in August of 1964. Cerimoniera Connie Sortino, Sergeant at Arms St. George remained a mission parish from Alvina Bruno, and Trustees Mary Scalzetta, A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM F. Josephine Lazzara and Mrs. N. Stuppiello. St. John Lelande until July 1977 when Father MYERS James Hardy became its first resident pastor. Mr. Speaker, Vincent Battaglia was born in There were at that time 150 parishioners. Comiso, a large city on the beautiful southern Through his efforts, a parish hall was built in HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN coast of Sicily. During his early years, he worked on the farms owned by his parents. 1978 at an approximate cost of $65,000. OF CALIFORNIA Later, at age 16, in order to learn a trade, he Father Hardy was replaced in July of 1980 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by the present pastor, Father Joseph A. Man worked as a heavy equipment operator for a cuso. Soon after his arrival the parish was Monday, April 18, 1988 large construction company which built numer ous bridges, highways and high-rise buildings. able to make the purchase of its first parish Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to home on the corner of Crestview and Third The experience gained in this youth helped pay tribute to the memory of an outstanding Vincent Battaglia to start his own excavating Streets at a cost of $49,500. At present the member of the Los Angeles community, Wil parish spirituality report shows that St. George company here in the United States. liam F. Myers. As a member of the City of In 1972, Vincent married Lina Cappello, a had 380 parishioners, 145 households and 80 Hope's Toychest Chapter, Mr. Myers worked children in its CCD Program. In 1981 the childhood sweetheart from his hometown. to provide funds for the treatment and re While in Comiso, the couple had the first of church was air conditioned and in the spring search of major diseases inflicting children. To of 1982 all the windows of the church were their two children before coming to the United honor the outstanding contribution of time and States in 1975. replaced with the new thermal-view windows. energy that Mr. Myers selflessly donated, an Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to use Mr. Speaker, Vincent Battaglia was the Immunological Research Fund will be estab founder and organizer of the Comiso Cas this statement as a vehicle to recognize the lished in his name. centennial of St. George Catholic Church and mene Club, a civic, social club founded under The City of Hope was established in 1913 a set of guiding principles that the organiza congratulate it for 100 years of service to the for the purpose of education, research, and , community. tion still adheres to today, for people to be of patient care. The Toychest Chapter provides mutual assistance to each other and to be of funds for the treatment and research of major service to the community and to establish a TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF diseases afflicting children. Currently there are center for the promotion of good fellowship. BALDWIN PARK POLICE DE 500 chapters nationwide providing a network Both Vincent and Lina Battaglia, who was PARTMENT for care. highly active in church and community activi Mr. Myers was not only a successful busi ties in Sicily, have held positions of vice presi HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES ness executive, he was also a true philanthro dent in the Comiso Casmene Organization pist. He never let his financial success inter OF CALIFORNIA and its auxiliary, and currently serve as activity fere with his concern for others. His work with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chairpersons. Under their firm and steady the T oychest Chapter was one way in which guidance, this outstanding organization has Monday, April 18, 1988 Mr. Myers reached out to those in need. Many contributed to many worthy causes, including Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to children have surely benefited from the medi Rotary International and the fight against recognize the outstanding law enforcement ef cal research that this organization has helped drugs. forts by the city of Baldwin Park Police De to foster. Mr. Meyers' generous nature was Mr. Speaker, as the St. Anthony's Ladies partment. also demonstrated through his wife, Vickey, Society official biography of these two fine Gang violence in Los Angeles County has and their two children, Eddy and Lauren. people notes, "The warmth and affection of become increasingly worse. Local law en Bill Myers' dedication to helping others their ancestral land is reflected in their sincere forcement agencies are faced with incredible served as an inspiration to all who knew him. concern for family, friends, and community obstacles in order to maintain a safe environ His spirit of giving will appropriately continue welfare. The Battagalias always find time to ment in their communities. However, gang vio through the William F. Myers Immunologic Re volunteer their services in whatever capacity lence in the city of Baldwin Park has de- search Fund. they are called upon." 7184 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 18, 1988 Vincent and Lina Battaglia, who reside in 30 miles were almost insurmountable. There month. In his honor, I would like to take this Haledon, NJ, are outstanding examples of the were no commuter buses or automobiles, or opportunity to share with my colleagues a kind of people who help make their town, even railroads. The 30-mile journey on horse brief description of some of the highlights of State, and Nation a far better place to live back took about 2 1/2 hours, after which the Irving Clay's career. through their tireless dedication to their com brave traveler had to find his way across the [From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Apr. 10, munity. wide Hudson, for there were no bridges or 1988) Mr. Speaker, I invite you and our colleagues tunnels. to join me in saluting Vincent and Lina Battag When Grace Baptist Church was founded, IRVING CLAY SET To RETIRE FROM CAREER OF SERVICE lia, the St. Anthony's Ladies Society Man and Abraham Lincoln was only a 4-year-old child. Woman of the Year. The problems which would divide and change