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IN HONOR OF THE CHESTER COUN- While at Temple, Drs. Moss and Moss initiated I consider it a great honor to represent the TY COUNCIL’S CELEBRATION OF ‘‘Increase the Peace’’ rallies in and around teachers, students, school board members THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF Philadelphia to help combat violent crimes and administrations of each of the fourteen THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA against African Americans. After graduating high schools in the 4th Congressional District from medical school, they were each commis- who made the list of one of America’s Best HON. JOE SESTAK sioned as a Captain in the United States Army High Schools in the United States Congress. OF PENNSYLVANIA Medical Corps in 1998, and promoted to Major I wish these schools, and all educators in the in 2004. In the course of their military service, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4th Congressional District continued academic these two extraordinary humanitarians have excellence as they provide a positive impact Tuesday, March 23, 2010 deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq as members on our future generations to come. Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, today I of the U.S. Army Reserves where they have f honor the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) on rendered inestimable assistance to Afghan the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of that and Iraqi civilians and our Soldiers in the field. RETIREMENT OF JOHN B. CATOE, remarkable organization and celebration of They are role models of the first order and JR., FROM THE WASHINGTON that milestone by one of the BSA’s premier in- epitomize all that is right in Scouting and the METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT stitutions, the Chester County Council United States of America. AUTHORITY headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Boy Scouts’ record of achievement is As we well know, the BSA is one of the na- exemplary, and I join all of the good people of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON tion’s largest and most prominent values- the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA based youth development organizations. The nation in wishing the Boy Scouts of America IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Boy Scouts provide a program for young peo- and its Chester County Council another cen- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 ple that builds character, trains them in the re- tury of invaluable service to our community. sponsibilities of participating citizenship, and f Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize John B. Catoe, Jr., who was born develops personal fitness. For a century, the TRIBUTE TO THE EXCELLENCE OF and raised in the District of Columbia and re- BSA has helped build the future leaders of this SCHOOLS IN THE 4TH CONGRES- turned home to one of the toughest jobs in country by combining educational activities SIONAL DISTRICT OF IOWA and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts Washington, the General Manager of the of America believes—and, through a century Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Author- of experience, knows—that helping youth is a HON. TOM LATHAM ity (WMATA or Metro, which includes the Met- key to building a more conscientious, respon- OF IOWA rorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess systems). sible, and productive society. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Catoe is retiring from the agency he led It is the purpose of the Chester County Tuesday, March 23, 2010 into a new era, the transition from construction Council to provide the communities of Chester Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today of the system toward a core mission of safely County in Pennsylvania and the northwestern to recognize the excellence of schools in the operating and modernizing the system. Under- corner of Cecil County in Maryland with the 4th Congressional District of Iowa, and to spe- taking such a dramatic change in culture, atti- finest of Scouting programs and services. cifically congratulate the fourteen high schools tude, and mission is not for the faint of heart. They have done so admirably since 1910 with in the district that made the list of America’s John Catoe was the first general manager of the fledgling West Chester Troop 1. The fol- Best High Schools. WMATA to take this giant leap forward, and lowing year a more robust Paoli Troop 1 was U.S. News and World Reports compiled a doing so has not been an easy task. formed and today it is the oldest continuously list of America’s Best High Schools by using a He met the problems of WMATA as he documented troop in Chester County. formula produced in collaboration with Stand- walked into the agency. The agency itself had The Chester County Council is comprised of ard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services, a churned through four general managers in the four exceedingly well run districts: Lenni K–12 data research group. Each school was span of about a year. In the weeks before and Lenape serving communities in the West measured and evaluated in a three-step proc- after his arrival in January 2007, four pedes- Chester Area and Unionville-Chadds Ford ess that analyzes how schools are educating trians were fatally struck by Metrobuses. A School Districts; Diamond Rock serving the all of their students, then minority and dis- train derailed, sending 20 people to the hos- Phoenixville Area, Great Valley, and advantaged students, and finally their college pital. Fire and smoke caused major delays Tredyfferin-Easttown School Districts; Horse- bound students based on student scores on during the morning commute on the busiest shoe Trail serving the Downingtown Area, statewide tests, Advanced Placement tests, Metrorail line. A Metrobus caught fire. Reports Coatesville Area, Owen J. Roberts, and Ches- and International Baccalaureate tests. of three suspicious packages disrupted the ter County portions of Twin Valley and Spring- Of the more than 21,500 high schools in the morning commute on a busy day. Ford School Districts; and Octoraro serving United States, 1,189 earned a Bronze ranking. Mr. Catoe convened weekend safety meet- the Avon Grove, Kennett Consolidated, I am proud to congratulate Corwith-Wesley ings with bus operators and supervisors. He Octorara, Oxford School Districts and the High School in Corwith; Eagle Grove High established a mentor program for new bus op- Cecil County, Maryland communities of Rising School in Eagle Grove; Graettinger/Terril High erators, and saw to it that more than 3,200 Sun and Conowingo. Together these impres- School in Graettinger; Kee High School in bus operators were trained to understand traf- sive organizations offer 151 sponsored clubs Lansing; Perry High School in Perry; Pomeroy fic from a pedestrian’s perspective. His intense with approximately 13,000 members. High School in Pomeroy; North Central Junior- efforts effectively put an end to the spate of Joining the Chester County Council in its Senior High School in Manly; Nashua-Plain- pedestrian fatalities involving Metrobus. centennial celebration will be two American field High School in Nashua; Lake Mills Senior Catoe faced nearly insurmountable chal- heroes, Drs. Vincent and Vance Moss. Vince, High School in Lake Mills; Turkey Valley Jun- lenges with grace and strength. He expertly a cardiothoracic surgeon, and Vance, a renal ior-Senior High School in Jackson Junction; navigated a political thicket within the highest transplant surgeon, earned the rank of Eagle Ruthven-Ayrshire High School in Ruthven; levels of government when billions of dollars in Scout at the age of 14. Soon after, they joined Rockwell City-Lytton High School in Rockwell funding were at stake for the extension of Met- the Civil Air Patrol to earn the second highest City; West Marshall High School in State Cen- rorail to Tysons Corner and Dulles Airport. honor in that organization—the Amelia Earhart ter; and Woden-Crystal Lake-Titonka High Those extensions will go forward due in no award. Drs. Moss and Moss earned their un- School in Crystal Lake; for all earning Bronze small part to John Catoe’s leadership. dergraduate degrees in Science from Pennsyl- rankings. These high schools characterize the He helped bring a successful conclusion to vania State University and medical degrees high value Iowans have always placed in qual- the five-year effort to secure a source of dedi- from Temple University School of Medicine. ity education. cated funding for WMATA, which has been

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E23MR0.REC E23MR0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 23, 2010 authorized to receive $3 billion from the fed- have been grateful for John Catoe’s compas- Secretary of the Department of Veterans Af- eral government and from WMATA’s jurisdic- sion during an especially tough period and for fairs to carry out a national media campaign to tional partners. He staved off an attempt by his resolve to get to the root of whatever prob- raise awareness about programs and services the nation’s financial industry to collect hun- lems exist. available to homeless veterans and those at dreds of millions of dollars during the financial In Washington, DC, the capital of the free risk of becoming homeless. crisis of 2008 from leaseback transactions en- world, we deserve the finest executives for our Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairman tered into by public transit systems. As a re- public transportation system. John B. Catoe, FILNER for including my bill into H.R. 4810 and sult of his leadership both on Capitol Hill and Jr., is a rare breed of leader who has proven acknowledge the special attention the com- in the national media, the public transportation not only that he can deliver results within the mittee has made to promote awareness of industry was saved from a financial domino ef- highest echelons of governance, but perhaps such assistance available to homeless women fect that would have devastated not only more importantly, that he can do so with hu- veterans and homeless veterans with children. WMATA but also major transit systems across mility, strength, and grace. This city and this Madam Speaker, with increased awareness the country. region have been blessed by his leadership. I about programs to assist homeless veterans, Nearly every major political and historic ask, therefore, that my colleagues join me and we can end veterans homelessness by 2014. event that took place in Washington, DC, over the National Capital Region in expressing grat- No veteran should experience homeless- the past three years has been a success due, itude to John Catoe for his work in leading ness, and this bill ensures our nation’s heroes in part, to John Catoe. When a new ballpark Metro into a new era. know where to turn to for help. I urge all my opened to serve Washington’s first baseball f colleagues to support H.R. 4810. team in 40 years, Metro rose to the occasion, f and a trip to the ballpark on Metro became PERSONAL EXPLANATION part of the entire Nationals experience. When 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Pope Benedict XVI chose Washington, DC, as HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY ARCTIC MAN RACE the first city in the United States to visit after OF NEW YORK his investiture, security needs led to restricted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DON YOUNG travel around the city. With street closures and OF ALASKA tight security, Metro was the primary way that Tuesday, March 23, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hundreds of thousands of people were able to Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam Tuesday, March 23, 2010 be a part of the historic visit. Speaker, yesterday, I missed 2 votes. Had I With each of these events, John Catoe was been present, I would have voted as follows. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, preparing his team for the next opportunity for Rollcall No. 170, on the Motion to Suspend today I would like to recognize the 25th anni- WMATA to take part in history. At the same the Rules and Pass H.R. 4810, I would have versary of the Arctic Man race, one of the time, he was undertaking the painstaking work voted ‘‘yea.’’ most unique competitive events in winter of transforming his agency from one that for Rollcall No. 171, on the Motion to Suspend sports. Combining downhill skiing, snowboard- years had construction at its center to one the Rules and Pass H.R. 4667, I would have ing, skijoring, and snowmachine racing, Arctic whose primary mission was safe operation. voted ‘‘yea.’’ Man exemplifies Alaska’s rugged outdoor spir- Glimmers of that realignment and evidence it. of John Catoe’s leadership manifested during f Every year, 13,000 spectators ride their the most successful week in Metro’s history. END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS snowmachines up to a magnificent alpine set- Metro’s performance was nearly flawless in ACT OF 2010 ting between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alas- January 2009, for the most historic Inaugura- ka, to watch this impressive spectacle. The tion in modern history, as Metro provided a SPEECH OF race combines athleticism and horsepower as record 17 hours of rush hour rail service; a a two-man team, consisting of one downhill unique type of rapid bus service on 23 priority HON. PHIL HARE skier or snowboarder and one snowmachiner, corridors; and special outreach to passengers OF ILLINOIS navigates a perilous course at high speeds. with disabilities to ensure that they too were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With the firing of the starting pistol, athletes part of the most inclusive Inauguration in his- Monday, March 22, 2010 lunge down a 1,700 foot drop in less than two tory. The results of John Catoe’s leadership miles, without the aid of ski poles. As the ski- on that day speak for themselves: 1.5 million Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in ers approach the bottom of the hill, they trips were taken on trains, buses, and para- strong support of H.R. 4810, the End Veteran merge into a narrow canyon and grab a rope transit, as millions of people from around the Homelessness Act. I want to thank Chairman tethered to their partners’ snowmachine to world gathered to witness the historic Inau- FILNER for his leadership on this issue. then be towed at speeds of up to 86 miles per guration of Barack Obama as President of the Madam Speaker, on any given night this hour for 21⁄4 miles uphill. This difficult intersec- United States. year, over 100,000 veterans are sleeping on tion can decide the race, as the snowmachine It seems fitting to me that John Catoe was the streets. And this year alone, 300,000 vet- must perfectly match the skier’s or boarder’s at the helm of Metro when President Obama erans will experience homelessness. speed and course while also effectively getting was inaugurated. Mr. Catoe grew up in a seg- Additionally, there has been an alarming in- the pull rope into the athlete’s hand. Once the regated Washington, DC. When he was a crease in the number of female homeless vet- team reaches the top of the mountain, the young soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve, John erans over the last decade. skier or snowboarder releases the tow rope Catoe was denied entry into a restaurant in Madam Speaker, addressing the National and is slingshotted down another 1,200 foot Maryland while fellow white soldiers were per- Coalition for Homeless Veterans National Con- descent to slip through the gates at the finish mitted inside. Through all of his experiences, ference, Secretary Shinseki said, ‘‘We have a line. John Catoe retained a quiet confidence and moral duty to prevent and eliminate homeless- When these men and women mount the serene grace that have sustained him in times ness among Veterans.’’ I could not agree slopes, they exhibit an admirable model of ag- of volatility. more and I applaud the Secretary for his com- gressive athleticism and backcountry moxie to This strength was needed on June 22, mitment to end veterans homelessness in the make this one of Alaska’s most remarkable 2009, when a rail crash took the lives of nine next 5 years. competitions. As this year’s competitors pre- people, including a Metrorail operator. The Madam Speaker, we have seen how using pare for the Arctic Man challenge, fine tuning weeks and months that ensued have been the media to educate veterans about available their snowmachines, waxing their skis, and grueling for families of victims, survivors, and services has been extremely effective, and in practicing their technique, I would like to wish the entire Metro family, particularly its leader, order to meet this goal, the Veterans Affairs them all good luck and a safe race! John Catoe. The investigation into that acci- Department should immediately begin con- Having attended this event before, I can at- dent continues, and we hope that there will ducting media outreach to connect homeless test that it is one of the most exciting and ex- soon be an opportunity to remedy the prob- veterans to available programs, services and hilarating competitions which I have ever wit- lems that caused the accident, so that we can benefits. nessed. I look forward to joining my fellow prevent others, not only at Metro, but at transit That is why I introduced the Help our Home- Alaskans at this year’s Arctic Man to celebrate systems around the world. We in the region less Veterans Act. My bill would direct the its 25th year of competition.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E23MR0.REC E23MR0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 23, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E453 TRIBUTE TO MARY GILLEY physician-scientist who will provide leadership serve as a shining example and constant re- to advance the science of critical care medi- minder of what it means to be an American HON. TOM LATHAM cine. patriot and leader. I am grateful for his service OF IOWA Madam Speaker, I hope you will join me in and salute him as he retires from the Air IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognizing the tremendous potential value of Force. this vital research professorship, and to ap- f Tuesday, March 23, 2010 plaud Ikaria and Children’s National Medical Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- Center for their vision and commitment to the TRIBUTE TO DALI AND FELIX ognize the retirement of Mary Gilley, the long- health of our Nation’s children. GONZALEZ time clerk of the Greene County district court, f and to express my appreciation for her dedica- HON. TOM LATHAM tion and commitment to her community in TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL OF IOWA JAMES L. MELIN Iowa. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For the past 26 years, Mary has worked Tuesday, March 23, 2010 with the clerk of court’s office, providing de- HON. KEN CALVERT pendable service to the community. Since OF CALIFORNIA Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today 1985 she has been the clerk of the district IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize and congratulate Dali and Felix Gonzalez, students at Perry High School in court. Before her time with Greene County, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Mary worked at a law firm in Fort Dodge, Iowa Perry, Iowa, for their efforts in raising money and was employed as a legal secretary in a Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to help those devastated by the recent earth- private practice. to honor and pay tribute to an individual from quake in Haiti. Mary Gilley has left a permanent mark on my Congressional District who has dedicated Dali and Felix are siblings who are originally Greene County and will be truly missed at the his life to defending the people of this country from the Dominican Republic. Growing up in district court, although she plans to continue and preserving the basic freedoms and lib- such close proximity to Haiti and having serving the community through volunteer work. erties that we hold dear. Brigadier General friends and acquaintances still living in Haiti, I know that my colleagues in the United States James L. Melin, of the United States Air Force they felt a calling to help those in need. Felix, Congress join me in commending Mary for her Reserve, is a true American hero and today I who is an avid artist, designed posters to outstanding service to her community and thank him for his 39 years of service. On Sat- demonstrate how close he used to live to the congratulating her on her retirement. I con- urday, March 27, 2010, General Melin will be devastated region, and Dali made English and sider it an honor to represent Mary in Con- honored at his retirement and Change of Spanish announcements about the fundraising gress, and I wish her a long, happy and Command Ceremony at March Air Force Base effort over the school’s PA system. Over sev- healthy future. in California. eral days they collected over $150.00 at their f General Melin was commissioned through donation setup in the lunch room. It is esti- the ROTC program at St. Louis University, mated that Dali and Felix’s efforts will feed HONORING THE INAUGURATION OF Missouri, and graduated in 1971. After gradua- more than 750 people. THE IKARIA  DISTINGUISHED tion, he began active duty and completed his This collective effort at Perry High School is PROFESSORSHIP OF CRITICAL flight training at Reese Air Force Base, Texas, an example of what Iowa is all about—Iowans CARE in 1974. motivated and dedicated to personally helping During his career, General Melin’s assign- people in need, and in this case those who HON. TAMMY BALDWIN ments included Administrative Officer, 1550th have lost everything. I consider it an honor to OF WISCONSIN Aircrew Training Test Wing at Hill Air Force represent Dali and Felix Gonzalez, all of those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Base; KC–135 Pilot, 28th Bombardment Wing, who donated money to Haiti, and ESL Instruc- Ellsworth Air Force Base; KC–135 Pilot and tor Julie Walstrom in the United States Con- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Mission Development Officer, 93rd Bombard- gress. Again, I congratulate Dali and Felix for Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise ment Wing, Castle Air Force Base; Instructor their great act of compassion and charity. today concerning a matter of great interest to Pilot, 931st Air Refueling Group, Grissom Air f me, which is the need for greater progress Force Base; and Evaluator Pilot, Chief of and support for children and infants who re- Plans, Chief of Standardization and Evalua- NATIONAL GUARD EMPLOYMENT quire critical care. tion, Director of Training, Operations Officer, PROTECTION ACT OF 2010 Each year, five million Americans are admit- and Operations Group Commander, 940th Air SPEECH OF ted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs), and it is Refueling Wing, McClellan Air Force Base. estimated that as many as half a million of In 1997, General Melin commanded the HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE these are infants and children. Indeed, esti- 434th Operations Group, Grissom ARB, Indi- OF TEXAS mates show that nearly one-half of infants and ana and later assumed command of the 434th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one-third of older children who die each year Air Refueling Wing. Starting in 2006, General received ICU care. Melin took command of the 452nd Air Mobility Monday, March 22, 2010 While medical technologies advance across Wing at March Air Force Base in California. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam the world, there unfortunately have been fewer Throughout his exemplary career, General Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1879, ‘‘Na- true breakthroughs in critical care therapies in Melin has flewn over 5,500 hours and partici- tional Guard Employment Protection Act,’’ a recent years, including those designed for chil- pated in tanker operations in Desert Shield, bill that amends title 38, United States Code, dren and infants. Babies and children are the Desert Storm, Joint Forge, Noble Eagle, En- to provide for employment and reemployment most fragile of critically ill patients; their ability during Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. rights for certain individuals ordered to full- to thrive and survive should be among our General Melin’s awards include the Legion time National Guard duty. highest priorities. of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Serv- In these challenging economic times, with It is for these reasons that I am pleased to ice Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Aerial returning veterans experiencing unemployment observe that today, the Children’s National Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation rates in the double digits, we must do more to Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C. Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air provide for our veterans’ basic needs. This will hold an inauguration ceremony naming Force Outstanding Unit Award with ‘‘V’’ device legislation shows that the U.S. is grateful for The Ikaria  Distinguished Professorship of and four oak leaf clusters, Southwest Asia our veterans’ service. Just as the military Critical Care. This chair will be sustained by a Service Medal with two bronze stars, Global pledges to leave no soldier behind on the bat- donation of $2.5 million by Ikaria, a bio-thera- War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Lib- tlefield, this nation will leave no veteran behind peutics company which provides acute care eration Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and when they come home. products that address significant unmet needs Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Ku- National Guard is America’s oldest armed of ICU and neonatal ICU patients. Ikaria, wait). force—dating back to 1636—and the only which has manufacturing facilities in my home- General Melin will retire from the United branch that serves both the Federal and State town of Madison, Wisconsin, is providing an States Air Force service with more than just governments. The Guard answers to both the unconditional gift to endow and establish a his experience, decorated career and remark- president of the United States and the gov- distinguished professorship for an outstanding able accomplishments; his enduring legacy will ernors of their respective states and territories.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E23MR0.REC E23MR0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 23, 2010 This means that the National Guard can be peace than resolving the Israeli-Palestinian and he will retire from the naval service on mobilized any time natural disasters or other conflict. In February, I visited Israel and the July 1 of this year. emergencies occur within America’s borders, Palestinian Territory as part of a congressional It was during his last assignment to the Sec- and also serve alongside U.S. combat forces delegation and met with leaders of govern- retary of the Navy’s Appropriations Matters of- in other parts of the world. ment and civil society to assess the state of fice that I first came to know Commander The Guard’s roots go back to North Amer- American efforts to end the region’s conflicts. Fatora. In this capacity, he has proved to be ica’s earliest colonial militias: farmers, shop- We learned much on the trip—seeing first- an invaluable link between the Navy and me, keepers and everyday citizens willing to put hand the urgency shared across the region to my staff, and the Appropriations Committee. their lives on hold and pick up their weapons end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a For nearly four years Commander Fatora pro- to defend their communities and their country. two-state solution. We met the Deputy Prime vided valuable assistance to me and to Mem- Today, Citizen-Soldiers live, work and go to Minister of Israel, the Prime Minister of the bers of the House Appropriations Committee. school in cities and towns all across America Palestinian Authority in Ramallah and civil so- He often traveled with Members of the Com- and its territories. And just as they have for ciety leaders across the region. In Israel, we mittee—sometimes into combat zones—and over 370 years, the men and women of the heard from settlers and human rights activists. always ensured that the Committee had direct National Guard are trained, willing and proud Over and over again, we heard about the im- access to Department of Defense facilities and to assist their neighbors during emergencies, portance of American leadership in efforts to combat units worldwide. and to protect their nation whenever they are end the conflict diplomatically. It is why I am On every occasion, Commander Fatora per- called. encouraged by groups like South Mountain formed his duties in an exacting and precise This bill allows us to show our appreciation Peace Action, who are supporting the peace manner. But far more important to me and the and honor the service of veterans who have process at the grassroots level. members of the Appropriations Committee served in the National Guard. These veterans f was the effectiveness by which he kept us in- have given great contributions and made in- formed of important developments within the credible personal sacrifices so that all of us in TRIBUTE TO THE LIONS CLUB OF Department of the Navy, allowing us to make this country might live in a safe and secure OGDEN, IOWA important decisions on resource allocation nation and world. based upon the facts. Madam Speaker, whether it is the ultimate HON. TOM LATHAM Commander Fatora began his submarine sacrifice of life or the loss of limb or the loss OF IOWA service aboard USS Indianapolis (SSN 697) in of time with family and friends, we owe our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pearl Harbor, completing two Western Pacific veterans an enormous outstanding debt of Deployments. As a member of the commis- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 gratitude. The debt of gratitude we owe to the sioning crew of USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who an- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today he was the very first officer qualified as Officer swered their nation’s call and made supreme to congratulate the Lions Club of Ogden, Iowa of the Deck on the ship. But clearly, his most sacrifices can never be repaid. But the nation on their 80th anniversary. The club has been notable service was as the Weapons Officer can follow President Lincoln’s admonition to active since November 29, 1929 in Ogden, aboard USS Providence (SSN 719), which ‘care for him who has borne the battle, and for which is located in Boone County in Central was the first American warship to arrive off the his [family].’ Indeed, it is the least we can do. Iowa. coast of Pakistan following the attacks of Sep- It is out of my profound respect and grati- The International Lions Club is a volunteer tember 11th, 2001. As the leader of the Provi- tude for all who wear and have worn the uni- organization which works together to answer dence strike team, he ensured that 25 Toma- form of the United States that I continue to the needs that challenge communities around hawk Cruise Missiles found their targets in Af- work so to support legislation that will ensure the world, including an end to preventable ghanistan during the opening salvos of Oper- that veterans receive the health care, job op- blindness, cleaning local parks and providing ation Enduring Freedom. portunities, housing assistance, and edu- essential supplies to victims of natural disas- Later, as a Staff Officer for the North Atlan- cational benefits they deserve. As their slogan ters. tic Treaty Organization, he worked diligently says, ‘‘Always ready, always there. That is the In records that date back 40 years, the local with a multi-national task force to execute the National Guard.’’ Now, it is time for us to be organization has donated over $88,000 to var- anti-terrorist Operation Active Endeavour. Fi- there for them. ious organizations including: Ogden High nally, serving as Executive Officer aboard Madam Speaker, I am honored to express School scholarships, eye exams and glasses USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720), he guided the my strong support for this bill and I urge my for the needy, the food pantry, Boy Scouts, crew through a very challenging Engineered colleagues to join me in doing what is only Relay for Life, and more. The group meets bi- Overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. right—taking care of and honoring our heroes monthly and has 36 active members who hon- In closing, on behalf of the House of Rep- who serve to protect us. orably live by their motto, ‘‘We serve.’’ resentatives and especially my colleagues on f Again, I congratulate the Lions Club of the Appropriations Committee, I want to ex- ‘‘BE ABOUT PEACE DAY’’ Ogden and current club president, Harry press my thanks and appreciation for the spe- Dannen, on this historic anniversary. The cial contribution Commander Fatora has made HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Lions Club of Ogden is an example of what during his naval service. We wish him and his OF NEW JERSEY Iowa is all about—citizens motivated and dedi- family continued success and the traditional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated to improving their communities and naval wish of ‘‘fair winds and following seas.’’ helping their neighbors in need. It is an honor f Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to represent each member of this remarkable Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise to com- group in the United States Congress, and I RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010 mend my constituents in South Mountain wish them an equally storied future. SPEECH OF Peace Action of Maplewood and South Or- f ange, NJ. These citizens work in their commu- HON. GLENN THOMPSON TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER FATORA nity on behalf of peace and they hold an an- OF PENNSYLVANIA nual all-day event called ‘‘Be About Peace IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Day’’ that attracts hundreds of children and HON. NORMAN D. DICKS Sunday, March 21, 2010 parents. Currently, South Mountain Peace Ac- OF WASHINGTON tion is organizing a public forum called IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. ‘‘Israeli-Palestinian Peace: The Obama-Clinton Speaker, for the first time in history, the House Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Program for a Two-State Solution and How of Representatives will pass a life-changing We Can Support It’’ that will be held on March Mr. DICKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to measure without a single Republican vote in 24, 2010, at Maplewood Memorial Library. The pay tribute to an outstanding Naval Officer, favor. That vote will impact one-sixth of our meeting will enable residents to increase their Commander Jeffrey Fatora, and to recognize U.S. economy and affect every man, woman understanding of the issues and to learn how his dedicated service to our Nation. It is a and child in the nation, now and for genera- to get involved themselves in the peace proc- great honor for me to thank Commander tions to come. ess. Fatora for his distinguished service in the Sub- In almost every poll, the majority of Ameri- There is no greater cause than peace and marine Force. Commander Fatora has proudly cans didn’t like this bill or the manner in which there is no issue more important for achieving and selflessly served our Nation for 23 years, it was placed before the Congress for a vote.

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It allows purchase of health care across state CARE AND HEALTH INSURANCE I believe we have started down a path of lines, deals with pre-existing conditions and al- REFORM total government takeover of our health care lows parents to keep their children on their system at a cost of almost $1 trillion now, and health care plans until age 26. It does all of HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. untold costs to be paid later in taxes, fines this without taxes or cuts in Medicare. OF MICHIGAN and loss of care. As a health care profes- We could have agreed on a number of sional, my evaluation of the measure is that it issues. Instead, we have more than 3,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will decrease access to health care, increase pages of Senate bill, reconciliation package Tuesday, March 23, 2010 costs, put a bureaucrat between you and your and manager’s amendment that we will be un- physician and place quality care as an after- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, Sunday folding and deciphering for years to come. The night, Congress voted to affirm the right of all thought. undiscovered, perhaps unintended, con- I fear the impact on our rural hospitals and Americans to quality health care at affordable sequences will be continuing surprises. I fear this measure puts us on a path of no re- cost, by fixing our country’s broken health in- turn, which will be spoken about in depressing For example, according to The Wall Street surance marketplace. This is an effort that I and critical terms for decades to come. Journal, Caterpillar Inc. announced that the bill and others have been working on for decades, One hundred and thirty economists wrote to will increase its health-care costs by $100 mil- and while the bill does not yet achieve every- the President March 18th to tell him that the lion in the first year—no doubt giving it, and thing we have sought, it is a monumental step Health Care bill is a job-killer. Speaker of the many other American companies, another rea- forward, of which those who voted to take it, House John Boehner released the contents of son to move American jobs to foreign coun- in the face of the relentless campaign of that letter. tries. I fear this is the tip of the iceberg. disinformation bankrolled by its opponents, They wrote: ‘‘The bill raises taxes by almost can all be rightly proud. $500 billion over ten years. A significant por- f Now, as this historic effort moves from the tion of these tax increases will fall on small legislative arena to implementation, I would business owners, reducing capital and limiting WRESTLEMANIA COMES TO GLENDALE/PHOENIX like to say a few words, as Chairman of the economic growth and hiring.’’ House Judiciary Committee, about the critical And they wrote: ‘‘The bill will impose a tax role for competition in making the health care of $2000 per employee on employers with HON. ED PASTOR insurance marketplace work effectively to more than 50 employees that do not provide OF ARIZONA serve consumers and promote prosperity— health insurance. The bill will also tax employ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the assistance that the federal antitrust ers that offer health coverage deemed enforcement agencies can and should provide ‘unaffordable’ by the government. These new Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in keeping competition considerations at the taxes on employers will reduce employment or Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Madam Speaker, I be passed on to workers in the form of lower forefront. rise today to welcome WWE and In implementing this comprehensive legisla- wages or reduced hours.’’ WrestleMania XXVI (26) to Glendale’s Univer- It doesn’t take much deduction to figure out tion, the Department of Health and Human sity of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, March 28, that if you have 49 employees now, you will Services will be called upon, as will other fed- 2010. WWE will take over the greater Glen- never hire the 50th employee. Why would you eral agencies, and the States, to make as- bring that burden on your business? dale/Phoenix area during WrestleMania Week sessments in a variety of contexts as to Those with 53 or 54 employees will poten- from March 24–March 29, 2010. whether the marketplace is functioning prop- tially fire four or five employees in order to go We are very pleased to welcome the 70,000 erly, or whether abuses are occurring. In mak- below the mandate. fans from 26 countries, all 50 states, and more ing these assessments, and in deciding on ap- The economists concluded, ‘‘The new and than 130 members of the international media propriate steps to address any abuses or dys- higher taxes on America’s small businesses who will descend upon the Valley of the Sun. function, the federal agencies and the States and workers included in the bill are detrimental We welcome WrestleMania, the WWE, and can benefit greatly from competitive analysis to job creation and economic growth, espe- their fans because they will experience the provided by our federal antitrust agencies, the cially now given the fragile state of the econ- culture of our city, the great weather, and Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and omy.’’ have the opportunity to patronize our wonder- the Federal Trade Commission. I would urge But the bill will create jobs—for the tax col- ful businesses. For the last three years, them to make full use of this assistance. lector. Some 16,500 people will be hired as WrestleMania has averaged nearly $50 million Both the Antitrust Division and the FTC auditors, agents and other employees needed in new economic impact into the local econ- have a long history of advising other federal by the Internal Revenue Service to collect the omy. We are happy to have this investment agencies, as well as State legislatures and hundreds of billions in new taxes. The cost of coming to the Glendale and Phoenix regions. agencies, on ways to formulate policies and enforcement is estimated to be between $5 In addition to WrestleMania, WWE has make regulatory decisions consistent with and $10 billion over 10 years and it is not paid brought a variety of wonderful community ac- maintaining and promoting healthy competitive for in the bill. tivities: WrestleMania Axxess—WWE’s inter- market incentives. In addition to formal advice, The wealthier American people will be taxed active fan festival; WrestleMania Art—fund- generally in the form of public comments, to subsidize those who cannot afford their raiser benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation which both federal agencies provide in areas health care. And few will be able to afford of Arizona and Phoenix Children’s Hospital; in which they have developed expertise, the health care as the mandates take shape and the finals of the WWE’s international literacy Antitrust Division routinely provides informal insurance companies are unable to make a program, WrestleMania Reading Challenge; a profit under the new rules. The eventual result guidance to other federal agencies through WrestleMania Pro-Am Golf Tournament with will be rationing of care. interagency consultation and through OMB-su- Rural hospitals already suffer from low reim- our beloved Arizona Cardinals; the WWE Hall pervised interagency review and comment. bursement rates under Medicare and Med- of Fame Induction Ceremony; and WWE’s While the advice of the two antitrust en- icaid. Those rates are eighty to ninety cents Monday Night Raw. forcement agencies is non-binding, it is gen- for one dollar of health care value in Medicare WrestleMania XXVI will be televised to a erally given substantial weight. The two agen- and forty to sixty cents for one dollar of health global pay-per-view audience in 75 countries. cies are widely recognized as having devel- care value in Medicaid. When the federal gov- WrestleMania is truly a family-friendly event oped, in the course of antitrust investigations ernment controls the private health care indus- that creates an atmosphere where families and enforcement actions over many decades, try as well, no one will be paid the full cost of from around the world can join together to cel- unmatched experience and expertise in ana- medical care. ebrate their love for WWE and their favorite lyzing markets for how competition is working, The bill cuts more than $200 billion from the ‘‘Superstars’’ and ‘‘Divas.’’ or not working. They can assess whether lack Medicare Advantage program. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the of effective competition is behind a problem, Rural hospitals now get by with a one to WWE and its fans for choosing to come to or is worsening it, and if it is, can recommend three percent profit per year. If that evapo- Glendale and Phoenix and wish them a won- ways to unblock competition as part of any rates, small hospitals will close. derful Arizona stay. regulatory response.

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Res. 4810 will amend Title 38 of the OF COLORADO healthy fashion, in the direction of serving con- United States Code, in order to make certain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumers rather than taking advantage of them. improvements in the services rendered to Competition advice from the federal antitrust Tuesday, March 23, 2010 homeless veterans under the laws that are ad- enforcement agencies will not only help en- Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- sure that health care and health insurance to honor Health4Haiti, an international aid fairs. Improvements in services rendered to regulatory policy is appropriately sensitive to group founded by Pueblo surgeon Dr. James homeless veterans will include increases in competitive conditions and dynamics in the Smith. For many years, Dr. Smith has been the amount authorized to be appropriated for markets involved. By helping place regulatory traveling to Haiti in the wake of devastating comprehensive programs, adjusted payments policy on a sound analytical footing, it will hurricanes to provide crucial surgeries to im- for providing various services such as fur- strengthen it against any potential legal chal- poverished people across the country. In No- nishing services to homeless veterans, sup- lenge by those opposing reform efforts. More- vember of 2009, Health4Haiti and Dr. Smith ported housing program outreach, financial as- over, the very fact of antitrust oversight in con- were awarded the International Humanitarian sistance for low-income families, and the pro- nection with this advisory analysis will help Service Award in recognition of their remark- motion of awareness of available Department deter anticompetitive behavior. able dedication and service to the Haitian peo- of Veterans Affairs programs. To take just one important example, the ple. new law creates health insurance exchanges, Throughout our country’s history, our brave We are all familiar with the incredibly de- to be set up by the States, to help make sure men and women in uniform have made the ul- structive earthquake that struck Haiti on Janu- families and small businesses have meaning- timate sacrifice to protect our freedom around ary 12, 2010. The images from that terrible se- ful choices for health insurance. In order for the world, and I am proud to support legisla- ries of days will stay with us forever. However, these exchanges to achieve their purpose, tion that will aid our nation’s veterans. I have the disaster was also an incredible demonstra- they need to attract not just the insurance worked tirelessly to pass legislation that will tion of the compassion of the people of Colo- companies that are already dominant in their give our veterans the benefits that they need rado’s Third District. When the first reports market, but other insurance companies, in- and deserve. I have supported legislation, from Haiti came in, several Pueblo residents cluding new ones eager to establish them- such as H. Res. 6081, ‘‘The Heroes Earnings immediately mobilized to visit Haiti and offer selves. Dominant health insurance companies Assistance and Relief Tax of 2008’’, H. Res. their assistance. These incredible Pueblans have many ways of protecting their dominance 1054, ‘‘Honoring the service and achieve- were among the first U.S. Search and Rescue by making it harder for others to make com- ments of women in the Armed Forces and fe- Teams to arrive. All doctors and nurses, they petitive inroads. And they have powerful anti- male veterans’’, H. Res. 2790, ‘‘To establish immediately began treating wounded Haitians, competitive incentives to do just that. the position of Director of Physician Assistant saving lives and delivering vital aid and com- Accordingly, we can expect the dominant Services within the office of the Under Sec- fort. I would like to commend Dr. James health insurance companies to be offering retary of Veterans Affairs for Health as Smith, Dr. Ginger Vaughn, Dr. Benjamin plenty of their own advice to State legislatures amended’’, and H. Res. 3480, ‘‘Let Our Vet- Massey, Debbie Valdez, Eric Miller, and Mary and agencies on how to structure the new ex- erans Rest in Peace Act of 2008’’ to support Anne Woods for their generosity and humanity changes, and we can expect that their advice our veterans. My fellow Americans, we must in the face of overwhelming tragedy. will be tailored to favor their own interests. remember that it is because of them that we This group of people and Health4Haiti have Their self-serving advice, if followed, could are able to continue to be a democratic nation. inspired countless others to serve those less have the potential to stop competition in its All Americans must realize that we owe our fortunate, and I honor them for their work. tracks, and deny consumers the benefits of liberty to those veterans who have served f choice, innovation, and affordability that com- their nation 110% without fear. They definitely petition brings. deserve our assistance and support in every TRIBUTE TO BRYANT The more the States can keep promotion of way possible. I have always and will continue ELEMENTARY SCHOOL competition in their sights as they design and to fight for legislation that protects our vet- implement the exchanges, the better those ex- erans. HON. TOM LATHAM changes will work to widen the effective I really find it unacceptable that an esti- OF IOWA choices available for the families and small mated 131,000 veterans are homeless on any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES businesses who need them. And the federal given night after honorably serving their coun- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 antitrust enforcement agencies can be a valu- try. We are doing our veterans a great dis- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today able source of expertise in ensuring that the service. We owe our veterans the utmost re- exchanges are designed and implemented so to recognize and congratulate the fifth grade spect, appreciation, and definitely a home to students at Bryant Elementary School in as to harness the power of competitive market come home to after serving as a member of incentives as fully as possible. Boone, Iowa, for their efforts in raising money our armed forces. In these challenging eco- to help those devastated by the recent earth- Along with the antitrust savings clause in nomic times, we must do more to provide for the text of the health care bill, which ensures quake in Haiti. our veterans’ basic needs. H. Res. 4810 Students Brady Wright, Isidro Gonzalez and that the normal operation of the antitrust laws shows that all Americans take pride in our vet- is in no way altered or disrupted, use of this Erica Mehlhaus put their heads and hearts to- erans’ service to this nation, and just as the gether to come up with a way to raise funds well-established advisory role will help ensure military doesn’t believe in leaving a soldier be- that the health insurance marketplace is fixed for the American Red Cross’ Haitian relief ef- hind on the battlefield, I believe that I speak forts. In addition to accepting local donations, in a manner that makes maximum use of com- for all Americans that we don’t believe in leav- petitive market forces to achieve these impor- these students developed a fun and competi- ing our veterans behind . . . we must help tive project called ‘‘Penny Wars’’ which took tant objectives for American families and small them push forward! businesses. place in February for three weeks. This Strengthening comprehensive programs by f school-wide contest was implemented to see investing in our veterans, requiring housing which class could collect the most pennies. END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS counselors to grant more housing opportuni- Containers, labeled for each classroom, were ACT OF 2010 ties at each Veteran Affairs center, and paying filled with pennies, and students could add sil- attention to homeless women veterans and ver coins to the containers of opposing class- SPEECH OF veterans with children is the right thing to do. rooms to reduce that class’s penny count. To HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE I would like to urge my colleagues to support further entice students to contribute, students OF TEXAS this powerful piece of legislation for our vet- were able to chew gum and wear hats in class IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erans that proudly support our freedoms and when they donated quarters. The class with defend our U.S. Constitution. Again, I would the highest penny credit earned a pizza party. Monday, March 22, 2010 like to commend all of our soldiers for their un- The collective effort at Bryant Elementary Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam selfish service and devotion to the welfare of School is a characteristic of what Iowa is all Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 4810, others. about—citizens motivated and dedicated to

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I con- dedication and the support of his family and Public service is a difficult and fulfilling ca- sider it an honor to represent each of these friends who have stood by his side. reer. Any person with a dream may enter but fifth graders and all of those involved in I again ask that the House join me in con- only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. ‘‘Penny Wars,’’ in the United States Congress gratulating Adam on winning the gold medal Kleparek served his term with his head held and again I thank them for their great act of as a member of Team USA’s Paralympics high and a smile on his face the entire way. kindness and charity. sled hockey team, and wish him much suc- I have no doubt that his kind demeanor left a f cess in the future. lasting impression on the people of Chau- f tauqua County. RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010 We are truly blessed to have such strong in- RECOGNIZING SUSAN CAMPBELL dividuals with a desire to make this county the SPEECH OF AS THE OKALOOSA COUNTY SUP- wonderful place that we all know it can be. Mr. HON. DARRELL E. ISSA PORT PERSON OF THE YEAR Kleparek is one of those people and that is OF CALIFORNIA why, Madam Speaker, I rise in tribute to him today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JEFF MILLER f Sunday, March 21, 2010 OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010 Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, as Americans, one Tuesday, March 23, 2010 of our most sacred and fundamental rights is SPEECH OF the right to protest that with which we dis- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I agree, and I am encouraged to see Americans rise today to recognize Mrs. Susan Campbell HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER exercising that right by joining together at the as the Okaloosa County, Florida Support Per- OF TEXAS Capitol to voice their opinion on health care son of the Year for the 2009–2010 school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reform. The actions of a few individuals, re- year. I am honored to acknowledge her exem- Sunday, March 21, 2010 vealed last week in news reports, who shout- plary achievements and her dedication to the Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ed profane and bigoted language at members students and teachers of Northwest Florida. today to voice my opposition to this govern- of Congress, has no place in this debate or Susan has worked as a school clerk and ment takeover of health care. I believe im- any other. These actions are deeply regret- guidance counselor at Niceville High School provements could be made to the existing table. Across our nation, Americans have en- for the past eight years. Over her career, she health care system, but this government take- gaged in peaceful demonstrations all across has been one of the most dedicated resources over of one-sixth of the economy is not the the country voicing their opinions in townhalls, for Niceville’s students. She teaches financial right answer. It will not lower the cost of health rallies, marches and protests. By engaging in aid workshops, schedules college visits, men- care, but will add layers of bureaucracy and robust, civil debate, we honor the highest and tors new students, and provides parent/stu- confusion to the existing system. best tradition of our democracy. dent seminars on a range of college-related I am not alone in opposing this flawed, irre- f topics. She also takes a special interest in sponsible bill. In the past week, more than a Niceville’s seniors, preparing them for gradua- thousand constituents from the 19th District of HONORING UNITED STATES tion and life after high school. The high Texas have emailed and called me to express PARALYMPIAN ADAM PAGE OF school’s seniors regularly earn close to $10 their opposition, and thousands more have LANCASTER, NEW YORK million in scholarships every year based in contacted me in opposition since this debate large part on Susan’s hard work. began last year. HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE For her dedication both inside and outside My constituents don’t understand why the OF NEW YORK the classroom, Susan has been recognized on House leadership insists on going down the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES numerous occasions. She is a supporter of the road of trying to enact a government takeover American Heart Association and the American Tuesday, March 23, 2010 of health care that our nation can’t afford and Cancer Society, as well as a volunteer for the that will not improve their health care. They Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I Covenant Hospice. She and her husband don’t understand why leaders in Congress ask that the House join me in recognizing Wayne Campbell are members of the Alexis refuse to listen to the American people. They Adam Page of Lancaster, New York, a proud de Tocqueville Society for their contributions do not support this expansion of government; member of the United States Paralympics sled to the Okaloosa County community through they do not support their tax dollars funding hockey team, who most recently won a gold United Way. Susan’s other volunteer service coverage for abortion; and they do not want medal in the Winter Games at Vancouver. includes the Northwest Florida State College us to approve this legislation. Currently a senior at St. Mary’s High School Meagan Lynne Campbell Nursing Scholarship We must ask ourselves whether this legisla- in Lancaster, Adam was born with spina bifida, and the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy tion advances the principle of empowerment a birth defect caused by the incomplete forma- Center. or expands entitlement. I strongly believe gov- tion of vertebrae. His parents were told that Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United ernment should empower individuals to be Adam would never walk, probably would be States Congress, I am privileged to recognize successful in the economy, rather than enact blind and probably retarded. Adam had other Susan Campbell as the Okaloosa County Sup- policies that make them more dependent on ideas. port Person of the Year. Her passion for her the federal government. Our Founders be- At the age of eight, Adam was determined students is commendable and her dedication lieved in empowerment, but this legislation to do what so many of his fellow Western New to her profession and her community is highly shows how far this Congress has strayed from Yorkers do growing up—play ice hockey. He deserving of this award. My wife Vicki and I this principle. started his formal hockey playing days with wish Susan, her husband Wayne, and her This legislation clearly expands entitlement the Buffalo Sabres sled hockey club team, and family all the best for the future. and blatantly fails to empower Americans. The his hard work and hockey skills soon propelled f policies being proposed today will create more him to the junior national team, and a year uncertainty for employers trying to create new after that Adam was named to the senior na- HONORING DAVID KLEPAREK jobs, increase costs for families and create tional team. new unfunded liabilities for the federal govern- Adam scored his first goal at the 2008 IPC HON. BRIAN HIGGINS ment. We cannot continue down this path of Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships, and OF NEW YORK entitlement; it simply does not work. in addition to his participation on this year’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill increases government spending by gold medal-winning Paralympian team, he has $1.2 trillion and increases taxes by $569 bil- also been a member of the gold medal-win- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 lion. It also includes unfunded mandates that ning 2010 Japan Para Ice Sledge team, the Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today states cannot afford in the form of Medicaid 2009 Paralympic Team of the Year, the gold to pay tribute to the years of service given to expansions.

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In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since that time, he has been assigned to var- fact, the Congressional Budget Office reports ious East Coast-based SEAL teams where he that the reconciliation bill will have a similar ef- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 made several combat deployments in support fect on premiums as the Senate bill, which is Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, pursuant to of the global war on terror, distinguishing him- to increase insurance premiums for families by the Republican Leadership standards on ear- self during numerous combat operations in $2,100 per year compared to passing no bill at marks, I am submitting the following informa- Iraq and Afghanistan. He carried out his duties all. Up to 9 million Americans who currently tion regarding a provision classified as an ear- with pride in his country and without reserva- have health insurance coverage from their em- mark in H.R. 3619, the Coast Guard Author- tion, and each of us owes him our eternal ployer could lose it under this bill. ization Act of 2010, which passed the House gratitude for his selfless sacrifice. I am deeply disappointed that this legislation on October 23, 2009. Chief Brown was a highly-decorated combat fails to provide robust protection for the un- Requesting Member: The Honorable THOM- veteran and received numerous awards and born and for taxpayers who oppose their dol- AS E. PETRI citations during his 12-year Navy career, in- lars going toward abortion. Bill Number: H.R. 3619 cluding the Bronze Star with combat ‘‘V’’ dis- Account: No funding, legislative provision in tinguishing device; Purple Heart; Joint Service Over the next 10 years, this legislation will the Coast Guard Authorization Act Commendation Medal with combat ‘‘V’’ distin- increase the federal government’s commitment Legal Name of Requesting Entity: VCNA guishing device; Joint Service Achievement to health care by $400 billion. At a time when Prairie Illinois Inc. Medal; five Navy and Marine Corps Achieve- the federal deficit is $1.5 trillion and the na- Address of Requesting Entity: 7601 W. 79th ment Medals; three Good Conduct Medals; tional debt is projected to triple by 2020, it is Street, Bridgeview, IL 60455 the National Defense Service Medal; Afghani- completely irresponsible for Congress to add Description of Request: The legislative pro- stan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; more unsustainable government spending to vision in the Coast Guard authorization bill Marksmanship medals for both rifle and pistol; the tab that our children and grandchildren will would restore Coastwise Trading privileges to and a multitude of personal, unit, and cam- have to pick up. the barge St. Marys Cement. From the time of paign decorations. We can make health care more affordable, construction in 1986 to 2000, St. Marys Ce- My deepest thoughts and prayers are with available and accessible for everyone without ment was registered under the U.S. flag with his loving wife and two children who live in nationalizing the system, raising taxes and pil- Coastwise Trading privileges. In 2000, the St. Virginia Beach, Virginia; his parents, and the ing on the debt. We need to sit down, in a bi- Marys Cement relinquished Coastwise Trading rest of his family during this extraordinarily dif- partisan way, and work on real reform that will privileges upon being reflagged under the Ca- ficult time. help American families. That is what the nadian flag. Operations have since changed Our nation is safer and stronger because of American people want and what they deserve. and, in order to maximize efficiency of its U.S. brave heroes like Chief Brown. Today, I ask On behalf of the 19th Congressional District, operations, St. Marys Cement proposes to op- all members of Congress to join me as we I stand in strong opposition to this legislation. erate the barge directly between U.S. ports honor the life of Navy SEAL Chief Petty Offi- This Congress must do better; the American (including several in Wisconsin). On Sep- cer Adam Brown and his legacy, as well as people demand that we do better. We must tember 9, 2009, St. Marys Cement received a each man and woman in our armed forces reject this bill. Certificate of Documentation, reestablishing who give the ultimate sacrifice in service to the vessel as an American flagged vessel. our great country. f Since the vessel was once registered outside f the U.S., the only way for St. Marys Cement PERSONAL EXPLANATION to return to operating directly between U.S. RECOGNIZING THE 65TH ANNIVER- ports is to restore its Coastwise Trading privi- SARY OF THE BLINDED VET- leges legislatively. Allowing the barge to do so ERANS ASSOCIATION HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT would add American maritime jobs and pro- SPEECH OF OF SOUTH CAROLINA vide Great Lakes-based manufacturing plants IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES additional business opportunities. The cost of HON. JOE COURTNEY transporting raw materials to U.S. manufac- OF CONNECTICUT Tuesday, March 23, 2010 turing facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Wis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam consin would be reduced. This was a joint re- Monday, March 22, 2010 Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following quest with Representative BART STUPAK and Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recorded votes on the House floor the week of Representative STEVE KAGEN, M.D. recognize and honor the Blinded Veterans As- Tuesday, March 9, 2010 through Friday, f sociation on its 65th anniversary of rep- March 12, 2010. IN HONOR OF NAVY SEAL CHIEF resenting blinded veterans and their families. For Tuesday, March 9, 2010, had I been PETTY OFFICER ADAM BROWN On March 28, 1945, 100 blinded members present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall of the Armed Forces who served in World War vote No. 92 (on motion to suspend the rules HON. MIKE ROSS II formed the Blinded Veterans Association at and agree to H.R. 3650), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall OF ARKANSAS Avon ‘‘Old Farms’’ Army Convalescent Hos- vote No. 93 (on motion to suspend the rules IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pital in Connecticut. The founders of the Blind- and agree to H. Res. 1069), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall ed Veterans Association were a cross-section vote No. 94 (on motion to suspend the rules Tuesday, March 23, 2010 of heroes and pioneers who not only shaped and agree to H. Res. 935). Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the rich history, philosophy, and knowledge of For Wednesday, March 10, 2010, had I honor a true American hero. On March 18, education and rehabilitation of the blind, but been present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on Roll- 2010, our state and nation lost a great patriot also provided insight into current and future call vote No. 95 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1146, when Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Adam challenges facing the blind and engaged in which provides for consideration of H. Con. Brown, age 36, died in Afghanistan from inju- continual advocacy efforts to ensure that serv- Res. 248), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 96 (on ries sustained during combat operations in ices for all blinded persons would be unique motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. support of Operation Enduring Freedom. and specialized. In 1946, General Omar Brad- Res. 1088), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 97 (on Chief Brown was raised in Arkansas by his ley, of the Veterans Administration, appointed motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.R. loving parents, Larry and Janice Brown, and the Blinded Veterans Association as the first 4621), ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall vote No. 98 (on agree- graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in official representative for blinded veterans for ing to H. Con. Res. 248), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall Hot Springs. Chief Brown also attended Ar- the filing of claims and appeals to the Vet- vote No. 99 (on motion to suspend the rules kansas Tech University in Russellville where erans Administration, making the Blinded Vet- and agree to H. Con. Res. 249), ‘‘aye’’ on he played football. Although I never had the erans Association only the eighth veterans Rollcall vote No. 100 (on motion to suspend honor to meet Chief Brown, I extend my deep- service organization to receive such authoriza- the rules and agree to H. Res. 1144). est condolences on behalf of all Arkansans to tion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E23MR0.REC E23MR0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 23, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E459 The Blinded Veterans Association was origi- maintaining a trusting and useful relationship.’’ better working conditions, better pay, better nally incorporated in New York State as a (H. Report 103–670, at page 96) living quarters, and better hours. Cesar Cha- nonprofit association, and then moved to Though Bob left SSA in 1970, the tradition vez and the United Farm Workers were instru- Washington, DC, in 1947. In 1958, the 58th he established lives on in the work of the chief mental in getting dangerous pesticides Congress approved the Congressional Charter actuaries who came after him. SSA’s current banned, improving the safety of both our farm for the Blinded Veterans Association. From its chief actuary, Steve Goss, is an outstanding fields and the food on our tables. early beginnings, the Blinded Veterans Asso- example. Steve has been an actuary with SSA Madam Speaker, please join me in con- ciation encouraged the blinded veterans it since 1973 and has served as its chief actuary gratulating the Hispanic Latino Collaborative of served ‘‘to take their rightful place in the com- since 2001. To me and many of my col- Genesee County for keeping the memory and munity with their fellow men and work with leagues, Steve personifies the meaning of legacy of Cesar Chavez alive. His enthusiasm them toward the creation of a peaceful world,’’ public service. for justice, his work for his fellow humans, his and it has continued to advocate for the war- Steve’s contributions have also been recog- achievements in the face of adversity, has blinded to regain independence, confidence, nized by his colleagues and others. He re- provided an example for future generations to and self-esteem through rehabilitation and ceived the Commissioner’s Leadership Award emulate. Cesar Chavez has demonstrated the training; and many people of the United States in 1999 and was named a Presidential Distin- difference one person can make in the lives of recognize March 28 of each year as Blinded guished Rank Executive in 2002. In 2004, he others. Veterans Day. was the recipient of the very first Robert M. f On March 28, 2010, the Blinded Veterans Ball Award for Outstanding Achievements in VETERANS’ COMPENSATION COST- Association will mark its 65th anniversary of Social Insurance. Upon announcing their se- OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF dedication to blinded members of the Armed lection, the National Academy of Social Insur- 2010 Forces, veterans, and their families. I urge all ance described Steve this way: members of the House of Representatives, He gives tirelessly and selflessly of himself SPEECH OF and Americans around the country, to join me to try to clarify, illuminate, and explain in honoring these American heroes. complex Social Security issues and how esti- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE mates are made of revenues, expenses, and OF TEXAS f actuarial projections within that program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE SERVICE OF THE He openly and forthrightly invites sugges- Monday, March 22, 2010 tions and criticism, hoping to improve the LATE ROBERT MYERS, CHIEF AC- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam TUARY AT THE SOCIAL SECU- quality of his knowledge and the accuracy of estimates put forward by SSA. Steve Goss Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 4667, RITY ADMINISTRATION, AND and the entire Office of the Chief Actuary ‘‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Ad- RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING provide an exemplary model of integrity and justment Act of 2010’’ introduced by my distin- SERVICE SSA’S ACTUARIES PRO- transparency, while maintaining a very high guished colleague from Virginia, Representa- VIDE TO CONGRESS, THEIR level of productivity. tive PERRIELLO. AGENCY, AND THE AMERICAN I could not agree more. Steve Goss has H. Res. 4667 will increase the rates of com- PUBLIC ably continued the tradition Bob Myers started pensation for veterans with service-connected that has kept the Office of the Chief Actuary disabilities and the rates of dependency and HON. EARL POMEROY a trustworthy and consistently reliable source indemnity compensation for survivors of cer- OF NORTH DAKOTA for confidential and honest analysis on which tain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress relies to make sound policy deci- Increases will include wartime disability com- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 sions affecting Social Security programs. I pensation, additional compensation for de- think Bob Myers would be very proud. pendents, clothing allowances, and compensa- Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I rise I have worked personally with Steve for tion for the surviving spouse, and for children. today to honor actuaries in general and two many years, and I look forward to relying on The Secretary of Veteran Affairs shall be re- actuaries in particular: the longtime actuary of his expert knowledge and experience even sponsible for publishing in the Federal Reg- the Social Security Administration (SSA), the more now that I am the chairman of the Sub- ister the amounts, as increased, as specified late Robert J. Myers, and the current chief ac- committee on Social Security. The Social Se- under the Social Security Act. The Secretary tuary, Stephen C. Goss. curity Administration could not have as great a of Veteran Affairs shall increase the dollar Bob Myers died February 13 of this year at reputation among my colleagues without Steve amounts in effect on November 30, 2010, for the age of 97, and a memorial service was Goss. I congratulate and thank him for his the payment of disability compensation for the held for him this past weekend. Mr. Myers had service. rate adjustment that will take effect on Decem- a long, exemplary career with the Social Secu- f ber 1, 2010. rity Administration, starting in 1934 as a junior It is my distinct honor to stand here today to actuary with SSA’s predecessor, the Com- RECOGNIZING THE 4TH ANNUAL support a bill that will allow us to show our ap- mittee on Economic Security. He later served CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH preciation to our veterans and honor the serv- for 23 years as the agency’s chief actuary and ice of veterans who have become disabled was considered one of our country’s foremost HON. DALE E. KILDEE while serving in the armed forces. These vet- experts on Social Security. OF MICHIGAN erans have given great contributions and Bob played a vital role in developing the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made incredible personal sacrifices so that all special relationship between Congress and the of us in this country might live in a safe and Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Office of the Actuary. Historically, the actuary secure nation and world. Providing a cost-of- has been available to provide Members of Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today living increase is only a small step towards re- Congress and the executive branch with con- and ask the House of Representatives to join paying the insurmountable debt that all of us fidential, expert, impartial, and trustworthy me in recognizing the 4th Annual Cesar Cha- owe to all veterans. For, what is the price of analysis of Social Security policy and legisla- vez March to be held in my hometown of Flint, freedom? tive proposals. The Office of the Chief Actuary Michigan on Saturday, March 27th. The March As President Kennedy once said, ‘‘The price has truly an unparalleled record of service in is being sponsored by the Hispanic Latino Col- of freedom is high, but Americans have al- the federal government. laborative of Genesee County in honor of ways paid it.’’ And no one has paid a higher Congress specifically recognized the value Cesar Chavez’s birthday on March 31. price than the brave men and women through and importance of an independent and impar- Cesar Chavez began his fight for the rights the years who gave the last full measure of tial actuary in the conference report accom- of migrant workers after serving in the U.S. devotion to their country. Whether it is the ulti- panying Social Security’s enabling statute, the Navy during World War II. He labored in the mate sacrifice of life or the loss of limb or the ‘‘Social Security Administrative Reform Act of fields and knew firsthand the terrible condi- loss of time with family and friends, we owe 1994.’’ This report said that ‘‘The Office of the tions endured by migrant workers. He chose our veterans an enormous outstanding debt of Actuary has a unique role within the agency in to lead the fight to bring justice and dignity to gratitude. that it serves both the Administration and the farm workers. Through his leadership, the From Bunker Hill to Yorktown, from Wash- Congress. . . . Thus, the independence of the United Farm Workers was able to win the right ington, DC to the Battle of New Orleans, from Office of the Chief Actuary with respect to pro- for farm workers to organize. Through his Bull Run to Gettysburg and Antietam to viding assistance to the Congress is vital in work, migrant farmers across our Nation have Appamattox, brave Americans gave their lives

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E23MR0.REC E23MR0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 23, 2010 so that the nation might live. And from Alsace CONGRATULATING HELEN C. Dr. Money and his wife of 45 years, Pam, Lorain to Verdun, and Normandy to Berlin and VANCE ON RECEIVING THE have both been an integral part of ACU and Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, from Inchon and BROWN-HUDSON AWARD FROM the Abilene community. Pam Money is a li- Correigador to Vietnam, Lebanon, Grenada, THE NORTH CAROLINA FOLK- censed marriage and family therapist and has Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq, Americans LORE SOCIETY served as an adjunct professor in the College have nobly sacrificed their lives so that the of Biblical Studies at ACU. They have two world may live in freedom. HON. HEATH SHULER daughters, Alison and Jennifer, and are proud The debt of gratitude we owe to the sol- OF NORTH CAROLINA grandparents of David, Elizabeth, Andrew, diers, sailors, marines, and airmen who an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jonathan, and Caleb. Their favorite hobbies swered their nation’s call and made supreme Tuesday, March 23, 2010 include anything that involves their children sacrifices can never be repaid. But the nation and grandchildren. Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today can follow President Lincoln’s admonition to Dr. Money is a current board member and to congratulate Helen C. Vance on receiving ‘‘care for him who has borne the battle, and past chairman of the Independent Colleges the Brown-Hudson Award from the North for his [family].’’ Indeed, it is the least we can and Universities of Texas and a past chairman Carolina Folklore Society for her outstanding do. of the Council for Christian Colleges and Uni- work to preserve the North Shore Cemeteries It is out of my profound respect and grati- versities. He was named Abilene’s ‘‘Citizen of in Swain County, North Carolina. the Year’’ for 2007 by the Abilene Chamber of tude for all who wear and have worn the uni- In the 1940s, many families in Western form of the United States that I continue to Commerce. North Carolina were displaced when the Fon- Dr. Royce Money was appointed president work so hard to pass legislation that will en- tana Dam was constructed on the Little Ten- sure that veterans receive the health care, job of Abilene Christian University June 1, 1991 nessee River in Swain County, and as a result after serving as an associate professor, de- opportunities, housing assistance, and edu- they had to leave behind their homesites and cational benefits they deserve. partment chairman, vice president and pro- family cemeteries. Plans to build the North vost. Upon his retirement, he will take over the Shore Road that would connect displaced f role of chancellor of the university where he families to their old homesites were discon- will continue to be a strong leader and advo- HONORING THE PASSING OF A tinued in the 1960s. Although the lack of a cate for ACU. Both Royce and Pam’s contin- DISTINGUISHED COAST GUARD road makes it difficult to access these sites, ued service to the university is greatly appre- VETERAN, LT HERBERT COL- Ms. Vance has worked hard to ensure that ciated and highly recognized by the city of Ab- LINS, USCG RETIRED local communities are able to visit their ceme- ilene and the students, faculty and staff of teries. ACU. For over 30 years, Ms. Vance has orga- I want to again commend Dr. Money for his HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR nized the Appalachian tradition of Decoration service as the president of ACU, and I look OF MINNESOTA Day, a day where relatives, friends, and neigh- forward to his continued leadership as chan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bors of the deceased in Western North Caro- cellor. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 lina travel together on trails through the woods, or by boat over the Fontana Lake to f Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I take these local these cemeteries for a day of re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION this opportunity to honor the service of Lieu- membrance. On Decoration Day, communities tenant Herbert Collins, a retired Coast Guard spend the day together cleaning the ceme- HON. MICHELE BACHMANN officer, who passed away on March 14, 2010 teries and placing decorations on the sites. at the age of 89. The Brown-Hudson Award recognizes Ms. OF MINNESOTA Lieutenant Herbert Collins was the last sur- Vance’s exceptional contributions to pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viving member of the Coast Guard’s Life Boat serving our traditions in our mountain region, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Station Pea Island, which was the first and and her tireless work to maintain the North Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, yester- only station manned by an all African Amer- Shore cemeteries for future generations. Her day I accidentally electronically voted ‘‘yea’’ ican crew. This station was in service from community activism is a source of pride to me twice for rollcall 170. Consequently, the subse- 1880 to 1947 and was originally part of the and to Western North Carolina. quent vote (rollcall 171) indicated that I was U.S. Life Saving Service until it merged with Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues today ‘‘Not Voting’’. Madam Speaker, it was my in- the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915, creating to rise with me in recognizing the amazing ef- tention to vote ‘‘yea’’ on the last recorded vote the U.S. Coast Guard. Members of the Pea Is- forts of Ms. Vance, and the dedication she has on March 22, 2010. land Life Saving Station performed many he- shown to preserving the historic North Shore It is of vital importance we care for our dis- roic rescues and saved countless lives off the cemeteries Western North Carolina. I urge my abled veterans who have personally sacrificed Outer Banks of North Carolina during the Sta- colleagues to join me in celebrating her out- to protect our liberties. I fully support The Vet- tion’s 67 year existence. standing commitment to our community tradi- erans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjust- Lieutenant Collins enlisted in the Coast tions. ment Act. Guard in 1939 and during his 30–year career f f he was promoted through the ranks to chief A TRIBUTE TO DR. ROYCE MONEY boatswain’s mate, then to chief warrant officer HONORING MARY ANN and eventually to the rank of lieutenant. VANDEMARK During his career, Lieutenant Collins served HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER on five Coast Guard Cutters and in a number OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DALE E. KILDEE of shore assignments, including two tours at OF MICHIGAN the Pea Island Life Saving Station. In 1947, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lieutenant Collins served as Officer-in-Charge Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I Tuesday, March 23, 2010 of the Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet in want to recognize Dr. Royce Money for his 1947 and then later decommissioned Coast dedication to Abilene Christian University and, Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Guard Station Pea Island. Lieutenant Collins in particular, for his 19 years of service as the to pay tribute to Mary Ann Vandemark as she retired from the Coast Guard in 1976. university’s president. As Dr. Money transi- is honored by the Michigan Community Action Lieutenant Collins was the last surviving tions to the role of chancellor, I join with the Agency Association. Mary Ann recently retired member of the Pea Island Life Saving Station. ACU community in thanking him for all he has from her position as Executive Director of the Additionally, with his passing, another legacy done for the university. Human Development Commission. She will be ends as his family held the record for the long- Dr. Money obtained both his bachelor’s and honored for her work at a dinner on March est continuous service with the Coast Guard master of divinity degrees from Abilene Chris- 25th in Lansing, Michigan. dating back to his grandfather, Joseph H. tian University, and he holds a Ph.D in religion Mary Ann Vandemark served as the Execu- Berry, who entered the Life Saving Service in from Baylor University. He continued his edu- tive Director of the Human Development Com- 1880. cation later at the University of Nebraska, mission for 31 years prior to her retirement on Lieutenant Collins, I wish you fair winds and where he received an additional master’s de- February 1, 2010. The Commission is a Com- following seas. gree in human development and the family. munity Action Agency serving Huron, Lapeer,

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Through cently shared with me two major deficiencies the inevitable crush on states’ finances and the economy. their economic development program, they in the Medicaid expansion as addressed in the Thank you for your consideration and have developed a storm window manufac- health care bill. thank you for your service to our country. turing unit into a corporation named Cass First, Medicaid expansion ignores the fiscal Sincerely, River Enterprises, Incorporated with Mary Ann impact on states. Utah, along with many other GARY R. HERBERT, as the Chief Executive Officer. states, currently faces challenging financial cir- Governor. In addition to her duties with the Human De- cumstances. It would be impossible to pay for f velopment Commission, Mary Ann has held a sizeable Medicaid expansion and still main- several leadership positions with both local tain other critical state priorities such as edu- HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- and national organizations. Mary Ann served cation and social services without tax in- MENTS OF SUPREME COURT JUS- two terms as President of the National Asso- creases. This would dampen any economic re- TICE SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR, ciation of Community Action Agencies and covery. THE FIRST WOMAN TO SERVE three terms as Secretary, was President of Second, Medicaid expansion ignores the ON THE UNITED STATES SU- both the State and Regional Community Ac- program’s current deficiencies. Medicaid is de- PREME COURT tion Agency Associations, a member of the signed to be a temporary help and not a per- National Symposium on Poverty and Eco- manent solution for financing medical care be- HON. LAURA RICHARDSON nomic Security Steering Committee, Treasurer cause it restricts patient responsibility and lim- OF CALIFORNIA of the Mid America Community Action Asso- its choices and options. Utah is struggling to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciation, Board Member and President of the find enough providers who are willing to treat Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Great Lakes Rural Network, President of the Medicaid patients as it is. Putting more people Michigan Economic Development Coalition, on this program will likely overwhelm the pro- Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise member of the National Community Action vider system and decrease access for those today in support of H. Res. 1141, which hon- Foundation Board of Directors, Board member that need it most. ors the achievements and distinguished career of the Economic Development Association of Medicaid expansion solves the problem of of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and recog- Michigan, Board member of Rural Partners of the uninsured by forcing more people into an nizes her impact as an American symbol of Michigan, and Chairperson of the Michigan already overburdened public program. This is hard work and rugged individualism. H. Res. Community Action Agency Association Legis- an inevitable crush on states’ finances and the 1141 is an important measure that acknowl- lative Committee. Locally, she is Chairperson economy. edges the truly impressive career of Sandra of the Christian Services Committee of the STATE OF UTAH, Day O’Connor and pays tribute to her distin- Church of the Sacred Heart and serves as a OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, guished record as one of the nation’s great ju- Lay Minister. Mary Ann is the recipient of the Salt Lake City, UT, March 21, 2010. rists that has inspired generations of women Caro Business & Professional Women’s Hon. JASON CHAFFETZ, across the country and around the world. Longworth Building, Woman of Achievement Award, honored as I thank Chairman JOHN CONYERS for his Washington, DC. leadership in bringing this bill to the floor. I Caro’s Citizen of the Year, and was the recipi- DEAR CONGRESSMAN CHAFFETZ: I am writ- ent of the Caro Knights of Columbus Council’s ing in the hope there is still an opportunity would also like to thank the sponsor of this Family of the Year Award. to eliminate the proposed Medicaid expan- legislation, Congresswoman GABRIELLE GIF- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- sion in the current health care reform legis- FORDS, for taking the time to acknowledge resentatives to join me in applauding the work lation. There are two major flaws with the Justice O’Connor’s positive impact on the of Mary Ann Vandemark. She is a dear friend proposed expansion. legal profession, the world of public service, First, the Medicaid expansion ignores the and I value her advice, her wisdom and her and the lives of women and girls with dreams fiscal impact on states. Even though there as ambitious as her own. enthusiasm. I congratulate her on a well de- was a previous commitment that states will served retirement and wish her the best in this not be burdened with the cost of a growing Madam Speaker, Justice Sandra Day new phase of her life. program, it is clear the current versions of O’Connor’s rise to the top of the legal profes- sion is a testament to the power of tirelessly f the expansion proposal do not keep this com- mitment. Utah, along with many other dedicating yourself to the pursuit of your OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL states, currently faces challenging financial dreams and staying true to your core values. DEBT circumstances. We, in Utah, have fought to After graduating in the top three of her class minimize the impact on our citizens, but it at Stanford Law School, Justice O’Connor would be impossible to pay for a sizeable practiced law in Frankfurt, Germany and HON. MIKE COFFMAN Medicaid expansion and still maintain our OF COLORADO commitment to other critical state prior- Phoenix, Arizona. Soon, however, she took IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ities such as education and social services her talents to the arena of public service, serv- Tuesday, March 23, 2010 without tax increases. This would dampen ing as the Arizona Assistant Attorney General the economic recovery we are beginning to and Majority Leader in the Arizona State Sen- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- experience. ate. In 1979, she was appointed by Arizona er, today our national debt is Second, Medicaid expansion ignores the Governor Bruce Babbitt to serve on the Ari- $12,661,039,727,506.65. program’s current deficiencies. This proposal zona Court of Appeals. Her fair-minded deci- On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th would significantly increase the number of sions, detailed knowledge of the law, and Utahns on Medicaid. Instead, we need to get Congress, the national debt was growing stature in the legal profession led $10,638,425,746,293.80. more people off Medicaid and covered by pri- vate insurance. Medicaid is designed to be a President Ronald Reagan to nominate Sandra This means the national debt has increased Day O’Connor in 1981 to serve as the first by $2,024,946,690,541.30 so far this Con- temporary help to those in need. It is not de- signed to be a permanent solution for financ- woman on the United States Supreme Court. gress. The debt has increased ing medical care because it restricts patient Justice O’Connor served for 24 terms on the $2,332,709,328.50 since just yesterday. responsibility and limits choices and op- United States Supreme Court. Her service This debt and its interest payments we are tions. It would be better to pursue ap- was marked by her centrist judicial philosophy, passing to our children and all future Ameri- proaches that help individuals and families consensus-building role on the Court, and de- cans. become the primary decision-makers when it termination to uphold the law and the Con- f comes to their health and health care. We are struggling to find enough providers stitution. A shining moment in Justice O’Con- FLAWS OF MEDICAID EXPANSION who are willing to treat Medicaid patients as nor’s legacy was her support of the proposed it is. Putting more people in this program Equal Rights Amendment, which further will likely overwhelm the provider system strengthened her role as a role model for HON. JASON CHAFFETZ and decrease access for those that need it the OF UTAH women of all generations. On August 12, most. Nothing in the current proposal ad- 2009, President Barack Obama awarded San- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dresses how this problem will be resolved. dra Day O’Connor the Presidential Medal of Tuesday, March 23, 2010 I am firmly opposed to a plan that intends to solve the problem of the uninsured by Freedom, a deserved honor for an important Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, there are forcing more people into an already overbur- national figure who inspires countless Ameri- major flaws in the health care legislation that dened public program. Even though the bill cans.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:42 Jun 20, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\E23MR0.REC E23MR0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 23, 2010 It is entirely fitting that we take this time to uals with brain injury by recognizing that brain capacity, minimize limitations on physical and honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. The injury is the start of a lifelong disease process cognitive functions, and maintain or prevent story of Justice O’Connor’s ascent to the requiring access to a full continuum of medi- deterioration of functioning as a result of an ill- United States Supreme Court is an inspira- cally necessary treatment, including rehabilita- ness, injury, disorder or other health condition. tional one that reaffirms the power of hard tion and chronic disease management, fur- Such services also include training of individ- work, determination, and fidelity to core val- nished by accredited programs in the most ap- uals with mental and physical disabilities to ues. Her service on the Court helped make propriate treatment setting as determined in enhance functional development. our country better and fairer. Most importantly, accordance with the choices and aspirations The term ‘‘rehabilitative and habilitative de- through her successful career, she paved the of the patient and family, in concert with an vices’’ includes durable medical equipment, way for female leaders throughout the arena interdisciplinary team of qualified and special- prosthetics, orthotics, and related supplies. It of public service. And it is significant to note ized clinicians. is my understanding that the Patient Protec- that Sandra Day O’Connor achieved all of this News reports of returning veterans and re- tion and Affordable Care Act requires the Sec- while helping raise three children. Her refusal cent high profile brain injury stories indicate retary of HHS to develop, through regulation, to make the unfair choice between family and what researchers have been reporting for standard definitions of many terms, including career is another reason why she has become years—brain injury is a leading public health durable medical equipment for purposes of a role model for women throughout the coun- problem in U.S. military and civilian popu- comparing benefit categories from one private try. lations. Brain injury is not an event or an out- health plan to another. It is my expectation Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to come but is the beginning of a lifelong disease ‘‘prosthetics, orthotics, and related supplies’’ join me in supporting H. Res. 1141. process that impacts brain and body functions will be defined separately from ‘‘durable med- f resulting in difficulties in physical, communica- ical equipment’’ and the Secretary is not to de- tion, cognitive, emotional, and psychological fine durable medical equipment for purposes HONORING THE 25TH performance that undermines health, function, of ‘‘in-home’’ use only. ANNIVERSARY OF WAQP–TV 49 community integration and productive living. I defining the list of categories of essential Brain injury is also disease causative and dis- health benefits, I am particularly pleased that HON. DALE E. KILDEE ease accelerative in that it predisposes individ- the bill states that the Secretary shall: OF MICHIGAN uals to re-injury and the onset of other condi- Ensure that such benefits reflect an appro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions (e.g., brain injury impacts neurologic dis- priate balance among the categories so that benefits are not unduly weighted toward any Tuesday, March 23, 2010 orders such as epilepsy, vision and hearing impairments, psychiatric disorders, and ortho- category; Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, please join pedic, gastrointestinal, urologic, sexual, Not make coverage decisions, determine re- me in recognizing the achievements of neuroendocrine, cardiovascular and musculo- imbursement rates, establish incentive pro- WAQP–TV 49 as it celebrates 25 years broad- skeletal dysfunction). grams, or design benefits in ways that dis- casting the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Flint, The Brain Injury Association of America, criminate against individuals because of their Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Lansing BIAA, has developed a series of guiding prin- age, disability, or expected length of life; areas. WAQP–TV will celebrate this anniver- ciples for assessing any health reform bill from Take into account the health care needs of sary on March 25th at the station in Saginaw a brain injury perspective. I am pleased to diverse segments of the population, including Michigan. conclude that the Patient Protection and Af- women, children, persons with disabilities, and WAQP–TV 49 is part of TCT, Total Christian fordable Care Act reflects and is consistent other groups; and Television founded by Drs. Garth and Tina with these principles. Ensure that essential benefits not be subject Coonce. The station broadcasts Christian pro- One principle identified by BCIAA is that an to denial on the basis of the individual’s gramming 24 hours a day to give inspiration to individual with brain injury should have access present or predicted disability, degree of med- those in need, and maintains an 800 Prayer to the full treatment continuum to manage the ical dependency, or quality of life. Line. The volunteers manning this line pray disease that includes early, acute treatment to Taken together, these are strong protections with the callers and provide hope, encourage- stabilize the condition followed by acute and that will help ensure that the essential health ment and strength to the most vulnerable. specialized post-acute brain injury treatment benefits package—that must be offered by all Both callers and volunteers experience the joy and rehabilitation, including inpatient, out- health plans that participate in the new Health that comes from partnering with the Lord. As patient, day treatment and home health pro- Insurance Exchanges—will take into account part of the TCT family, the station and its grams, to minimize and/or prevent medical the needs of people with brain injury and other viewers can connect with Christians around complication, recover function and cope with disabilities and chronic conditions and not im- the globe, forming a prayer chain that reaches remaining physical or mental disabilities, and pose value judgments about disability and throughout the world. achieve durable outcomes that maintain an quality of life. This legislative language makes Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- optimal level of health, function and independ- clear that Congress understands the subtle resentatives to join me in commending ence following brain injury. The Patient Protec- discrimination that can occur against people WAQP–TV 49 for its commitment to preaching tion and Affordable Care Act authorizes the with brain injury and other disabilities in the the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their dedication, Secretary of Health and Human Services to area of benefit design. enthusiasm and prayers are a blessing to the define the details and limits of the essential A provision in the bill allows insurance com- community and the countless people that en- health benefits package but establishes cer- panies to sell insurance products across State counter Our Lord, Jesus Christ, through their tain general categories of benefits that must lines. It is my understanding that the new fed- ministry. be covered. The bill specifically lists, among eral standards regarding essential benefits are f other things, hospitalization, outpatient hospital meant to act as a floor, not a ceiling, for these and outpatient clinic services, professional essential benefits, giving room for plans within RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2010 services of physicians and other health profes- states to offer more generous coverage to their constituents. Thus, it is also my under- SPEECH OF sionals, and prescription drugs. In addition, I am pleased that the list includes the following standing that all state benefit and consumer HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. benefits that are of particular importance to protection laws will be accorded full force and OF NEW JERSEY persons with brain injury: effect when multi-state compacts are orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rehabilitative and habilitative services and nized under one state’s laws but sell insur- devices, ance across state lines. Sunday, March 21, 2010 Mental health and substance use disorder A second principle identified by BIAA is that Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, in my capac- services, including behavioral treatment, and an individual with a brain injury should have ity as co-chair of the Congressional Brain In- Chronic disease management. an individualized medical treatment plan that jury Task Force, I would like to share my un- I believe that for individuals with disabilities documents specific diagnosis-related goals derstanding of the intent of the provisions of such as brain injury, rehabilitation and habili- when the person has a reasonable expecta- H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Afford- tation is equivalent to the provision of anti- tion of achieving measurable functional im- able Care Act regarding coverage of the treat- biotics to a person with an infection—both are provements in a predictable period of time ment continuum for persons with brain injury. essential medical interventions. The term ‘‘re- through the provision of treatment of sufficient I believe that health care reform should ad- habilitative and habilitative services’’ includes scope, duration and intensity. As described dress the unique health care needs of individ- items and services used to restore functional above, I am pleased to report that under the

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In addition, agement services must be available from a full low predictability and highly complicated; and under the bill, a qualified health benefits plan continuum of accredited programs and treat- test innovative payment methods that make may not impose any restriction (other than ment settings at a level of intensity that is con- payments directly to nonhospital-based treat- cost-sharing) unrelated to clinical appropriate- sistent with the needs of the patient. ment centers, including residential rehabilita- ness on the coverage of the health items and A fourth principle identified by BIAA is that tion facilities specializing in the treatment of services included in the essential benefits the bill should prevent private insurance sys- brain injury that have earned accreditation by package. Consistent with medical, clinical, and tems from delaying or denying treatment as a the Joint Commission on Accreditation of professional practice, appropriateness should means of transferring the burden of brain in- Healthcare Facilities and/or the Commission be determined based on the unique needs of jury care to taxpayers at federal, state and on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. the individual with brain injury and treatment local levels; ensure that both public and pri- I agree with the comments presented by should be of sufficient scope, duration, and in- vate health insurance systems meet the health BIAA. I am pleased that the Patient Protection tensity. care needs of people with brain injury; and and Affordable Care Act is consistent with A third principle identified by BIAA is that in- avoid using Medicaid and Medicare as the first BIAA’s comments and addresses their con- dividuals with brain injury should receive treat- option for coverage of people with brain injury. cerns. I have some reservations regarding the ment in the most appropriate treatment setting I am pleased to report that the bill includes nu- bundling of post-acute care that require the by accredited programs including acute care merous requirements reforming the health in- ‘‘bundle’’ be earmarked to an acute care hos- hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, resi- surance marketplace that should prevent pri- pital for patients with complex and highly un- dential rehabilitation facilities, day treatment vate insurance systems from delaying or deny- predictable diagnosis and health outcomes, as programs, outpatient clinics and home health ing treatment for individuals with brain injury. is the case for individuals with brain injury and agencies as determined in accordance with These reforms include: prohibiting pre-existing other catastrophic conditions. I agree with the choice and aspirations of the patient and condition exclusions; requiring guaranteed BIAA that such payment systems may impede, family in concert with an interdisciplinary team issue and renewal; requiring nondiscrimination rather than facilitate, improvements in func- of qualified and specialized clinicians. I am in health benefits or benefit structure in terms tional status and may result in premature re- pleased that the bill includes important patient of factors such as health status, medical con- turn to homes and undue levels of preventable protections that are designed to permit pro- dition, medical history, disability or any other disability without adequate facilitation of pro- viders to fully discuss treatment options with health status-related factor; limits cost-sharing, gression through necessary step down levels patients and their families and permit the pa- and prohibits the imposition of lifetime limits or of treatment. tient to render an informed choice as to their unreasonable annual limits on the dollar value In closing, I believe the Patient Protection course of rehabilitation or other treatment. of benefits for any individual. I believe that and Affordable Care Act addresses the unique These patient protections are also designed to these provisions should help prevent private health care needs of individuals with brain in- ensure that the patient receives appropriate insurance from delaying or denying treatment jury by recognizing that brain injury is the start medical care and that the health care treat- to persons with brain injury. of a lifelong disease process requiring access ment is available for the full duration of the pa- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care to a full continuum of medically necessary tient’s medical needs. Act includes provisions rewarding quality treatment, including rehabilitation services and More specifically, the bill restricts the Sec- through market-based incentives, including devices and chronic disease management, fur- retary in a number of important ways from cre- consideration of payment structures that pro- nished by accredited programs in the most ap- ating rules that potentially restrict access to vide increased reimbursement or other incen- propriate treatment setting as determined in certain benefits or settings of care. The bill tives for, among other things, improving health accordance with the choices and aspirations states that the Secretary shall not promulgate outcomes through the implementation of activi- of the patient and family in concert with an any regulation that: ties that include effective case management, interdisciplinary team of qualified and special- Creates any unreasonable barriers to the care coordination, and chronic disease man- ized clinicians. ability of individuals to obtain appropriate med- agement. The bill also includes numerous pro- f ical care; visions designed to encourage the develop- Impedes timely access to health care serv- ment of new patient care models that address LA MIRADA 50TH ANNIVERSARY ices; the needs of persons requiring comprehensive Interferes with communications regarding rehabilitation and chronic care management, HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ the full range of treatment options between the including models that facilitate the mainte- OF CALIFORNIA patient and provider; nance of close relationships between care co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Restricts the ability of health care providers ordinators, primary care physicians, specialist Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to provide full disclosure of all relevant infor- physicians, community-based organizations, mation to patients making health care deci- and other providers of services and suppliers. Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. sions; Separate provisions are included in the Pa- Madam Speaker. I rise to honor the City of La Violates the principles of informed consent tient Protection and Affordable Care Act re- Mirada’s 50th Anniversary. and the ethical standards of health care pro- garding post-acute care (PAC) bundling under Fifty years ago, on March 23, 1960, the vil- fessionals; or Medicare. The bill provides for the establish- lage residents of Mirada Hills witnessed their Limits the availability of health care treat- ment of a national pilot program for integrated homeplace incorporated as a city. At the time, ment for the full duration of the patient’s med- care around a hospitalization in order to im- it was a brave step in challenging cir- ical needs. prove coordination, quality, and efficiency of cumstances, signaling the area’s transition In addition, the bill specifies that a group health care services. Under the bill, the Sec- from a rural and agriculture community to a health plan and a health insurance issuer shall retary will select 1 or more of 8 conditions, beautiful suburb of Los Angeles. This spirit of not discriminate with respect to participation in taking into consideration, among other things, transition continued when on November 8, the group or individual health insurance plan whether a condition is high volume and most 1960, the people of Mirada Hills approved a or coverage against any health care provider amenable to bundling. Applications to partici- change of name to the current La Mirada. who is acting within the scope of that pro- pate in the pilots may be made by ‘‘partici- It is this striving to meet the challenges of vider’s license or certification under applicable pating providers’’ consisting of providers of the future for which La Mirada stands and state law. The bill also specifies that health services and suppliers, including but not lim- which I would like to share with you today, plans to be considered ‘‘qualified’’ by the Sec- ited to hospitals. celebrating the City’s 50th anniversary. retary must ensure ‘‘a sufficient choice of pro- BIAA, in a submission to the chair of the La Mirada’s development has been, for its viders (in a manner consistent with applicable Senate Finance Committee commented that first 70 years, closely linked to the family of network adequacy provisions under section post-acute payment systems must facilitate, Andrew McNally, the founder and president of 2702(c) of the Public Health Services Act) and not impede, improvements in functional status the Rand McNally Publishing Company. In provide information to enrollees and prospec- of individuals with brain injury and their ability 1888, McNally purchased over 2,200 acres of tive enrollees on the availability of in-network to return to their homes and communities. rangeland and named it La Mirada, which in and out-of-network providers’’ in order to en- BIAA supports a deliberative planning process Spanish means ‘‘The View.’’ He built a home

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Madam farm in Dayton located in southeast Texas. He In 1896, McNally turned the property over to Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following attended college at Southwestern University in his daughter’s family, the Neffs. Their home- recorded votes on the House floor on Tues- Georgetown and graduated with a major in stead, known as the Neff House, is today list- day, March 2, 2010, and Wednesday, March Business Administration. After college he ed on the National Register of Historic Sites. 3, 2010. spent time rounding up cattle in between Beaumont and Houston. Following in the foot- In the early 1950s, the Neff family once For Tuesday, March 2, 2010, had I been present I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall steps of his grandfather who was a rancher in more cleared the way for the transition of La vote No. 75 (on motion to suspend the rules Liberty County, Pruett later established his Mirada to become a modern city. By selling and agree to H. Res. 1072), ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall own ranch in the area now known as Bay- the land to a number of developers in one of vote No. 76 (on motion to suspend the rules town. the largest real estate transactions in Cali- and agree to H.R. 3820), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall In 1902 he married Georgia Estelle Law- fornia, it gave way to an astounding growth in vote No. 77 (on motion to suspend the rules rence and the two built a home located at population. In 1946, La Mirada counted 213 and agree to H. Res. 1097). Baytown’s present-day Bicentennial Park. In inhabitants, by its incorporation in 1960 the For Wednesday, March 3, 2010, had I been 1917 Pruett teamed up with good friend Ross city comprised over 8,000 homes. present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall S. Sterling to form Goose Creek Realty Co. Sterling bought land from Pruett that was ac- This overwhelming growth over a short pe- vote No. 78 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1126, which provides for consideration of H.R. quired when he established his ranch. The riod of time posed great challenges to La 4247), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 79 (on mo- land was used for a new town and railroad Mirada’s leaders. But they met those chal- tion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. depot. The town eventually became Goose lenges successfully. In the early 1950s, La 747), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 80 (on motion Creek which was the first incorporated town in Mirada was admired as a well structured city. to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. east Harris County. Its spirit was reflected by the State Fair which 1096), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 81 (on Pruett and Sterling worked hard to sell a in 1953 praised La Mirada for planning for the agreeing to the Flake amendment to H.R. great amount of land. The offices of Goose future while at the same time maintaining 4247), ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall vote No. 82 (on pas- Creek Realty Co. became the depot for the practicality for today. sage of H.R. 4247), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. Dayton-Goose Creek Railroad. One of their 83 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree most notable contributions to the area was the This notion holds true today, and I’m con- to H. Res. 1127). preservation of the beloved oak tree on Texas fident that it will guide the City’s development f Avenue. Even when developers recommended through the next 50 years. cutting the tree down to extend roads in the I want to share La Mirada’s spirit and suc- THE LEGENDARY PRICE PRUETT town Pruett refused. cess with the rest of our Nation as an inspira- OF BAYTOWN, TX It has become a long-standing tradition in tion for how we can master current and future Baytown to keep the tree alive and well. It is challenges: by taking them on in a positive, HON. TED POE a way for the citizens to honor the men who pro-active way. OF TEXAS worked hard to preserve its beauty and origi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nality. Pruett would be proud to know the peo- I ask my colleagues to join me in ushering ple of Baytown have continued to carry on his in La Mirada’s 50th Anniversary. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 legacy. Today we honor Price Pruett for the Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, we establishment of the town and for helping to often speak of great American heroes like initiate a tradition of pride, one well-known to Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and the constituents of southeast Texas.

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