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CLINTON ADMINISTRATION were not within ESA's zone of interest. The Babbitt adopts new rules, he is required by CLOSES COURTHOUSE DOOR ranchers have now appealed to the Supreme law to receive public comment from any mem- Court. However, Secretary Babbitt's attorneys ber of the public. When Federal judges inter- HON. DON YOUNG are now worried about the political con- pret the law, they can exclude the general sequences of having everyday people denied OF ALASKA public and allow only a limited viewpoint to be access to judicial review of Secretary Babbitt's heard. It is no wonder that we end up with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decisions, so they have quit arguing that these judge-made law that is so unbalanced and un- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 ranchers are not protected by the ESA. In- reasonable in so many cases. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise stead, they are still arguing that these ranch- Not all judges would turn away those citi- to bring to your attention a terrible injustice. ers should not be allowed to sue but are bas- zens who wish to sue to protect their eco- The victims of this injustice are hardworking, ing their arguments on other legal technical- nomic, social, or recreational interest. Judge taxpaying American citizens who are being de- ities, such as claiming that the ranchers sued Rosenbaum of the U.S. District Court in Min- prived of basic rights guaranteed to each citi- the wrong Government agency within Sec- nesota had this to say when the lawyers rep- retary Babbitt's vast Department. At the Su- zen under the Constitution. Those rights are resenting the Clinton administration asked him preme Court level the case is known as Ben- the right to due process of law and the right to dismiss a suit filed by a group of to equal protection of the law. Due process nett versus Spear. If the Supreme Court decides the case the snowmobilers. He scolded the Government guarantees that when the Government might way the lawyers have asked them to, it will because they could not identify a single per- cause us harm, we should have a right to be leave the zone of interest test in place in all son who would have been qualified to com- heard. Equal protection requires equal treat- courts within the ninth circuit's jurisdiction. plain about the Government's overprotection ment before the law. This means that people living in California, Or- of endangered species. If the Clinton administration has it's ways, egon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii, Judge Rosenbaum said ``the Court is unwill- our citizens will be gagged and denied the Guam, Nevada, Arizona, and Montana will not ing to adopt the view that the Fish and Wildlife right to be heard when they want to complain be able to sue under the ESA to have a court Service is unrestrained if it cloaks any of its about what their Government is doing to them review illegal actions by Secretary Babbitt. acts in the laudable robe of endangered and under the guise of protecting endangered or Since the courts in other areas of the country threatened species protection. This is a form threatened species. are not bound by the Ninth Circuit Court's de- of totalitarian virtueÐa concept for which no The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a cision, citizens in those areas will not have to precedent has been advanced and which is case filed by two ranchers in Oregon asserting pass the zone of interest test to have access foreign to the rule of law.'' that Secretary Babbitt violated the Endangered to the courts. However, if the Supreme Court He apparently does not agree with the Sec- Species Act [ESA] when he tried to reduce the agrees with the ninth circuits decision, this retary Babbitt's view that under the law the amount of water available to those ranchers zone of interest test will become the law of the Federal Government can never go too far in for their cattle and crops. They alleged that he land and will have broad legal implications, not protecting endangered species. In briefs to the disobeyed several requirements of the ESA just for the interpretation of the Endangered Supreme Court the Government says that no that would have protected their economic in- Species Act, but for a variety of other environ- one can sue them if they go too far under the terests. However, they never got their day in mental statutes as well. ESA. court. Mr. Babbitt's lawyers asked the judge to Putting it in layman's languageÐSecretary According to the Secretary Babbitt's law- throw out their claim without a hearing. His Babbitt's lawyers have opened the door of the yers, if the Government violates the constitu- lawyers claim that people are not protected by courthouse to the environmental lawyers, tional and legal rights of citizens, if it fails to the Endangered Species Act so they have no given them millions of dollars of taxpayers follow the requirements in the Endangered right to complain when the Secretary violates money to pay for their lawsuits, and invited Species Act designed to protect citizens the act and therefore, takes away their ability them to keep coming back. This has spawned right's, there is no citizen who can sue to stop to support themselves. a cottage industry for so-called environmental- such Government overreaching. The lawyers argued that people's economic, ists. Although the Federal Government sub- That is an incredible statement by our Jus- social or recreational concerns are not within sidizes hundreds of environmentalist's law- tice Department lawyers sworn to uphold our the ``zone of interest'' of the ESA and there- suits, they have slammed the door of the Constitution and our Bill of Rights. fore, they cannot sue to have the Court decide courthouse to average citizens just trying to if the Secretary had violated the law. protect themselves from abuses by Secretary I agree with Judge Rosenbaum that allowing The judge threw the ranchers out of court, Babbitt's Department. I have attached a list of only professional environmentalists to use the but they appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of cases filed under the ESA and the attorney's ESA to further their agenda, whatever that Appeal. Once again. Secretary Babbitt's attor- fees received by the lawyers in each of these agenda may be, is foreign to the principles of neys argued that the ranchers could not sue cases. This list was supplied to the Committee fairness and due process that we hold so to have the Secretary's actions reviewed by on Resources by the Department of Justice. dear. the court, because they have no protections To say this is unfair is a gross understate- We need to let citizens who are directly im- under the ESA. This is called the zone of in- ment. It is unfair in the extreme and in addi- pacted by the ESA into the courthouse so that terest test. The ninth circuit in Bennett v. tion, it is resulting in unreasonable and unbal- the courts can hear all the facts, all the evi- Plent, 63 F. 3d 915 (1995) agreed with Sec- anced public policy. It is no secret that Federal dence, and let the truth guide their decisions. retary Babbitt's lawyers and once again threw judges are playing a key role in implementing When only one side is allowed to present the these ranchers out of court ruling that they the Endangered Species Act. When Secretary facts, the truth becomes the victim of injustice.

Suit Case name number District Attorney fees paid

1. Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 95–601 Colorado ...... $1,000.00 2. Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 95–382 Colorado ...... 8,000.00 3. Restore: The North Woods v. Babbitt ...... 95–37 New Hampshire ...... 5,400.00 4. Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 95–1815 Colorado ...... 3,500.00 5. Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 95–816 Colorado ...... 500.00 6. The Bay Institute of San Francisco, et al. v. Babbitt ...... 94–0265 California, East ...... 5,000.00 7. National Audubon Society v. Babbitt, et al...... 94–0105 California, South ...... 7,540.61 8. Friends of the Wild Swan, Inc., Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Inc., et al. v. Babbitt ...... 94–0246 District of Columbia ...... 4,500.00 9. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Morgenweck...... 94–717 Colorado ...... 4,200.00 10. Environmental Defense Center v. Babbitt...... 94–0743 California, Central ...... 4,074.75 11.. Biodiversity Legal Foundation, et al. v. Babbitt ...... 94–1086 Colorado ...... 1,408.19 12. Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 94–0920 District of Columbia ...... 5,000.00 13. Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 94–0920 District of Columbia ...... 3,815.00

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Suit Case name number District Attorney fees paid

14. Greater Gila Biodiversity Project v. USFWS ...... 94–0288 Arizona ...... 2,048.91 15. Southwest Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. USFWS ...... 94–0696 Arizona ...... 1,665.00 16. Southwest Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. USFWS ...... 94–0739 Arizona ...... 1,000.00 17. Environmental Defense Center v. Babbitt ...... 94–0788 California, Central ...... 3,815.00 18. Oregon Natural Resources Council v. Babbitt ...... 94–666 Oregon ...... 4,000.00 19. Mountain Lion Fountain v. Babbitt ...... 94–1165 California, East ...... 6,500.00 20. Dr. Robin Silver, et al. v. Babbitt ...... 94–0337 Arizona ...... 4,000.00 21. Dr. Robin Silver, et al. v. Babbitt ...... 94–0337 Arizona ...... 102,418.86 22. Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. Babbitt ...... 94–1034 Arizona ...... 5,145.00 23. The Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt ...... 94–02441 District of Columbia ...... 4,000.00 24. Idaho Conservation League v. Babbitt ...... 94–0351 Idaho ...... 5,000,00 25. Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides v. Babbitt ...... 94–6339 Oregon ...... 10,500.00 26. Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. Babbitt ...... 94–1946 Arizona ...... 1,971.01 27. Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. Babbitt ...... 94–2036 Arizona ...... 40,000.00 28. Native Plant Society of Oregon v. U.S. DOI ...... 93–180 Oregon ...... 13,046.19 29. National Audubon Society et al. v. Babbitt et al...... 93–1152 District of Columbia ...... 22,500.00 30. Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game v. National Marine Fisheries Service ...... 93–1603 Oregon ...... 8,405.06 31. Oregon Natural Resources Council v. Dept. of Commerce ...... 93–293 Oregon ...... 16,200.00 32. Clemmys Karmorata v. USFWS ...... 93–6135 Oregon ...... 2,522.30 33. Environmental Defense Center v. Bruce Babbitt ...... 93–1847 California, Central ...... 4,700.00 34. Environmental Defense Center v. Bruce Babbitt ...... 93–1848 California, Central ...... 4,700.00 35. Environmental Defense Center v. Babbitt ...... 93–3379 California, Central ...... 4,300.00 36. Desert Tortoise, et al. v. Lujan ...... 93–0114 California, North ...... 69,000.00 37. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Bruce Babbitt ...... 93–2376 Colorado ...... 8,500.00 38. Greater Yellowstone Coalition, et al. v. F. Dale Robertson (Chief, USFWS) ...... 93–1495 District of Columbia ...... 32,750.00 39. Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. Bruce Babbitt, Sec. DOI ...... 93–0301 California, North ...... 262,096.76 40. Sierra Club, et al. v. Bruce Babbitt, et al...... 93–1717 California, South ...... 11,368.76 41. Greater Gila Biodiversity Project v. USFWS ...... 93–1913 Arizona ...... 11,000.00 42. Sierra Club, et al. v. David Garber, et al...... 93–069 Montana ...... 55,000.00 43. Bay Institute of San Francisco v. Lujan ...... 92–2132 California, East ...... 60,000.00 44. Pacific Rivers Council v. Thomas ...... 92–1322 Oregon ...... 165,000.00 45. Colorado Wildlife Federation v. Turner ...... 92–884 Colorado ...... 31,351.90 46. Colorado Wildlife Federation v. Turner ...... 92–884 Colorado ...... 5,000.00 47. Environmental Defense Center v. Lujan ...... 92–6082 California, Central ...... 7,500.00 48. Idaho Conservation League v. Manuel Lujan, et al...... 92–0260 Idaho ...... 21,166.00 49. Canadian Lynx, Greater Ecosystem Alliance v. Lujan ...... 21–1269 Washington, West ...... 2,000.00 50. Canadian Lynx, Greater Ecosystem Alliance v. Lujan ...... 92–1269 Washington, West ...... 9,500.00 51. Friends of Walker Creek Wetlands v. Dept. of the Interior ...... 92–1626 Oregon ...... 12,000.00 52. Idaho Conservation League, et al. v. Lujan ...... 92–0406 Idaho ...... 8,000.00 53. Fund for Animals v. Manuel Lujan, et al...... 92–800 District of Columbia ...... 67,500.00 54. National Audubon Society v. Lujan ...... 92–209 California, South ...... 7,348.75 55. Wendell Wood, et al. v. Manuel Lujan, et al...... 91–6496 Oregon ...... 14,547.05 56. Wendell Wood, et al. v. Manuel Lujan, et al...... 91–6496 Oregon ...... 550.00 57. California Native Plant Society v. Manuel Lujan, Jr...... 91–0038 California, East ...... 16,678.25 58. Earth Island Institute, et al. v. Manuel Lujan, Jr...... 91–6015 Oregon ...... 32,338.70 59. The Fund for Animals ein., et al. v. Turner ...... 91–2201 District of Columbia ...... 36,000.00 60. West Snowy Plover v. Lujan ...... 91–1421 Washington, West ...... 7,710.92 61. Edward Wilkinson Mudd Jr. v. William Reilly, Admin., EPA ...... 91–1392 Alabama, North ...... 39,000.00 62. Hawaiian Crow v. Manuel Lujan ...... 91–00191 Hawaii ...... 195,000.00 63. Sierra Club v. Lujan ...... 91–069 Texas, West ...... 666,666.67 64. Sierra Club v. Lujan ...... 91–069 Texas, West ...... 666,666.67 65. Sierra Club v. Lujan ...... 91–069 Texas, West ...... 666,666,66 66. Sierra Club v. Lujan ...... 91–069 Texas, West ...... 1,550,000,00 67. Marbled Murrelet, et al. v. Manuel Lujan ...... 91–522 Washington, West ...... 43,519.49 68. Marbled Murrelet, et al. v. Manuel Lujan ...... 91–522 Washington, West ...... 17,589.98 69. Dioxin/Organichlorine Center and Columbia River United v. Dana Rasmussen ...... 91–1442 Washington, West ...... 61,500.00 70. Colorado Envtl. Coalition v. J. Turner ...... 91–1765 Colorado ...... 5,168.40 71. Florida Key Deer, et al. v. Robert H. Morris ...... 90–10037 Florida, South ...... 130,000.00 72. Conservation Council for Hawaii, et al. v. Manuel Lujan and John F. Turner ...... 89–00953 Hawaii ...... 44,635.25 73. National Wildlife Federation, et al. v. Robert Mosbacher, Sec. of Commerce ...... 89–2089 District of Columbia ...... 42,500.00 74. Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund v. Manuel Lujan, Jr., Sec. of Interior, et al...... 89–1140 District of Columbia ...... 9,000.00 75. Sierra Club, et al. v. James A. Baker, et al ...... 89–3005 District of Columbia ...... 18,583.72 76. Resources Limited Inc., et al. v. F. Dale Robertson, et al...... 89–41 Montana ...... 90,000.00 47,000.00 77. Environmental Defense Fund v. Lujan ...... 89–2034 District of Columbia ...... 2,237.50 78. Silver Rice Rat, et al. v. Manuel Lujan ...... 89–3409 District of Columbia ...... 19,500.00 79. Northern Spotted Owl, et al. v. Donald Hodel, et al...... 88–573 Washington, West ...... 56,718.00 80. World Wildlife Fund v. Donald P. Hodel, et al...... 88–573 ...... 56,000.00 81. Sierra Club and League for Coastal Protection v. John Marsh, et al...... 86–1942 California, South ...... 44,774.16 82. Greenpeace v. Baldrige ...... 86–0129 Hawaii ...... 88,794.01 83. Sierra Club, et al. v. Richard Lyng ...... 85–69 Texas, East ...... 149,647.50 84. Natural Resources Defense Council v. Donald Hodel (Kesterson) ...... 85–1214 California, East ...... 518.000.00 85. Natural Resources Defense Council v. Donald Hodel (Kesterson) ...... 85–1214 California, East ...... 57.000.00 86. Natl. Wildlife Foundation, et al. v. Endangered Species Committee, et al...... 79–1851 District of Columbia ...... 20,000.00 87. Defenders of Wildlife v. Thomas ...... Strychnine Minnesota ...... 122,500.00

H.R. 4138, THE HYDROGEN FUTURE ests of Members of the Senate. These Under H.R. 4138, the U.S. Department of ACT OF 1996 changes have been approved by the chairman Energy is directed to continue and expand its and ranking members of the committees of ju- research and development of hydrogen as a HON. ROBERT S. WALKER risdiction. fuel cooperatively with the private sector under I would like to thank the ranking member of a peer reviewed competitive process. H.R. OF PENNSYLVANIA the House Science Committee, Mr. BROWN, 4138 slowly increases funding for R&D over a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for his support in cosponsoring this bill with period of 5 years to a level recommended by Tuesday, September 24, 1996 me. Mr. BROWN has long been a supporter of the Department of Energy's hydrogen tech- hydrogen research and development, and I nical advisory panel. This increase, which will Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- have appreciated his efforts in this area. occur at a slower pace than recommended, mous consent to bring before the House H.R. I would also like to thank the Committee on will help assure the best utilization of the in- 4138, the Hydrogen Future Act of 1996, for its Government Reform and Oversight for its co- crease while allowing budget priorities to be immediate consideration. operation on a provision in this bill over which decided under a balanced plan. Mr. BROWN and I are introducing H.R. 4138 it has jurisdiction. to focus the U.S. Department of Energy's re- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4138 provides the legisla- The Hydrogen Future Act, gives the House search and development of hydrogen as a tive authority necessary to continue the re- the opportunity to send to the Senate, and fuel. Last year, with support on both sides of search and development of hydrogen as fuel then the President's desk, a bill which is good the aisle, a bill similar to this one, H.R. 655, into the 21st century. for the environment, good for the economy, passed the House with an overwhelming ma- Hydrogen is essentially a nonpolluting, envi- good for our health, and good for our future. jority on May 2, 1995. ronmentally friendly, renewable resource that I hope my colleagues will join me in voting H.R. 4138, incorporates some changes is one of the answers to our future energy for passage of H.R. 4138, the Hydrogen Fu- made to the earlier bill to accommodate inter- needs. ture Act of 1996. September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1681 ANTHONY ENGLISH HONORED club stresses the benefits of walking in reduc- TRIBUTE TO GREG MORRIS ing the risks of heart disease, high blood pres- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI sure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and HON. JULIAN C. DIXON OF PENNSYLVANIA osteoporosis. OF CALIFORNIA The Rise 'n' Stride Club also has started a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Walker of the Month Program with plaques on Tuesday, September 24, 1996 display at the Richland Mall. I believe this kind Tuesday, September 24, 1996 Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased of recognition of personal achievement will en- Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, the entertainment to rise today to congratulate Mr. Tony English courage more Americans to get out and walk world lost a gifted and beloved actor on Au- on his 25th anniversary with the Catholic for their health. gust 27, 1996, with the passing of Greg Mor- Youth Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The com- In addition, the club serves the community ris. Morris, who would have turned 62 on Fri- munity will gather to honor Tony on October by organizing fund drives that have donated day, is best known to all of us as the elec- 20, 1996, and I am honored to have been over $3,000 in support of various community tronics genius who helped his fellow agents asked to participate in this event. activities. thwart the activities of unscrupulous govern- Having attended local schools, Tony began Maybe I feel so strongly about this club be- ments in the immensely popular 1960's tele- with the CYC as a volunteer fundraiser in cause my wife, Joyce, and I are regular walk- vision series, ``Mission Impossible.'' 1962. After starting with the CYC he also ers who have benefited from this low-stress Greg Morris was born in Cleveland, OH on joined the membership committee and the form of exercise. It is clubs like Rise 'n' Stride September 27, 1934. He entered the Univer- capital improvement drive committee. In 1966, that are helping to change attitudes toward fit- sity of Iowa in 1958 to play basketball; how- Tony was hired as assistant to the athletic di- ness and provide incentive for people of all ever, his basketball career was short-lived. rector. Under his direction, the CYC basketball ages to get out and do something positive for Greg studied communications and theater arts league was expanded and the diocesan boys their health. and it was from this curricula that his love for basketball tournament was initiated. He held I congratulate the Rise 'n' Stride Club on its the theater and acting would grow. Although one of the first area karate tournaments and 10th anniversary, its community involvement, he did not complete his studies at the Univer- founded the Junior Basketball Officials Club and its dedication to improving its members' sity of Iowa, Greg expanded his skills in the and was its first advisor. This club trained health and well-being. arts by writing a jazz column for the Daily young people in officiating basketball games. f Iowan and producing a radio program on In 1967, Tony left the CYC to become the GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY IS WSUI, ``Tea Time.'' program director of the Wilkes-Barre City OCTOBER 6, 1996 From Iowa, Greg moved northwest to Se- Recreation Board for 1 year. He then became attle, where he landed his first professional superintendent of recreation for the city, su- HON. MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN roles in a few minor stage productions. His ap- pervising 23 playgrounds and 4 swimming petite for acting further whetted, he decided in OF ILLINOIS the early 1960's to try his luck in Hollywood. pools. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tony found the position challenging as he Those of us who remember Hollywood during supervised more than 300 students in leader- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 that period, can appreciate how difficult it must ship positions. Mr. FLANAGAN. Mr. Speaker, the annual have been for Greg to strike out for the enter- In 1971 Tony left the superintendent posi- anniversary of German-American Day is on tainment capital of the world. Although there tion to return to the CYC as its executive di- October 6, 1996. Due to the fact that this date were many gifted African-American actors rector. For the next 25 years, Tony worked to falls on a Sunday this year, Chicago's National looking for work in the television and film in- expand the center's many services. He helped German-American Day will be celebrated on dustry, only a few, such as Morris, Bill Cosby, acquire land from Wilkes-Barre to build out- Friday, October 4, 1996, under the auspices of Brock Peters, and Diahann Carroll were lucky door basketball and tennis courts. The center the Steuben Society of America, Chicago unit. enough to land roles that did not mirror the obtained money through the National Park This annual ceremony is held so that all Ger- stereotypical roles historically given to African- Service to open a health center. The center man-Americans of the Chicago area can American actors. went on to develop a firstrate child care and honor not only the illustrious General Von Like his African-American acting peers, senior citizen program. The center's programs Steuben, but all German-Americans who have however, Greg was special and his superior now benefit everyone including infants to sen- fought, served, and worked to make the Unit- acting talents landed him roles in such tele- iors. Under Tony's leadership, the center has ed States the greatest country in the world. vision classics as ``The Dick Van Dyke Show,'' also been a strong antidrug policy supporter Today, more than 57 million Americans trace ``Ben Casey,'' ``The Twilight Zone,'' and ``Dr. and has numerous antidrug programs in oper- at least part of their ancestry to Germany and Kildare.'' ation today. many of those are residents of the great city Greg Morris was a pioneer for African-Amer- Mr. Speaker, Tony English is a valuable of Chicago, which has long had a most active icans seeking serious roles in television. His member of the Wyoming Valley community. and vibrant German-American community. 7-year portrayal of ``electronics wizard'' Barney His youth programs have set the standard for Since the arrival of the first German immi- Collier thrilled millions of viewers, and no excellence in our area. The CYC has grown grants in Philadelphia, PA, on October 6, doubt steered many a youngster to pursue an and prospered under his able leadership. I am 1683, German-Americans have much distin- education in electrical engineering, or to follow pleased to congratulate Tony on this milestone guished themselves by their loyalty to their his/her dream to an acting career in Holly- in his career and send my best wishes for new homeland and their contributions to the wood. I understand that Mr. Morris was most continued success. cultural and economic life of the United States fond of the 7 years spent on this wonderful se- f of America. German-Americans have faithfully ries, which was created by famed television supported and bolstered America's democratic pioneer Bruce Geller, who also served as the RISE ’N’ STRIDE WALKING CLUB principles. They have staunchly and stead- series' executive producer. 10TH ANNIVERSARY fastly committed themselves to the advocacy In 1979, Greg moved to Las Vegas to co- of freedom for all people throughout the globe. star in the television series ``Vega$,'' with Rob- HON. JOHN P. MURTHA German-Americans have long been active ert Urich. Each week. Greg's character, ``Lt. OF PENNSYLVANIA participants in our society. They are part of the David Nelson,'' joined forces with Urich's char- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES very foundation that has made the United acter, ``Dan Tana,'' to track down that epi- States of America what it is today. Their ex- sode's scourge of the week. Greg fell in love Tuesday, September 24, 1996 ample makes them most deserving of an an- with the city of Las Vegas and decided to Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, it's a pleasure nual German-American Day. make it his permanent home. for me to congratulate the Richland Mall Rise We in Congress honor and acknowledge all Greg Morris was married for 38 years to 'n' Stride Walking Club on its 10th anniver- German-Americans and what they have done Leona Morris. The couple had three children, sary. for our country and for the world. We in Con- including the actor Phil Morris, and daughters, Americans are living longer, healthier, more gress call upon all citizens of the United Linda and Iona. active lives and much of it can be traced to States of America to acknowledge the exem- Mr. Speaker, I confess to having been a these types of clubs. Gathering early each plary services and contributions of our Ger- huge fan of Greg Morris. He was an outstand- morning, the group, some of whose members man-American citizens and to celebrate Ger- ing actor; a man who broke down barriers in are in their nineties, sets a brisk pace. The man-American Day on October 6. Hollywood, and a man who carved out a rich E1682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 legacy for other aspiring African American ac- husband had three children, George A. together so that students, teachers, and par- tors to emulate. Matyas, Richard A. Matyas and Victoria A. ents can interact with leaders in the commu- I also confess to having loved ``Mission Im- Smith. She has two grandchildren, Richard nity. Fran has actively supported the Sunrise possible.'' I took tremendous pride in turning and Reanna Matyas. While raising her three Police Athletic League by helping to facilitate on my television set each week to watch children, Lucille was involved in local activities the program which provides sport activities for Greg's character, Barney Collier, develop the and charities. In the past she has devoted her at-risk youth in the community. She devotes a most sensational electronics gizmo to foil the time to such groups as, Clear Ridge Baseball, considerable amount of time to enrich the lives bad guys. Along with millions of his fans, I will St. Rene Mother's Club, Girl Scouts, De La of residents in the community through these miss Greg Morris. I therefore ask that my col- Salle High School Parent's Club and the Maria programs. Currently, she continues to work on leagues join me in extending our heartfelt ap- High School Mother's Club. Lucille's dedica- behalf of the education system as an ongoing preciation to Greg's children for sharing their tion to these and other groups led to her in- day chair for the Leadership Sunrise Program, distinguished father with us for nearly four volvement with politics on a local level. Lucille a program which gives business leaders valu- decades. He was a great actor. We shall miss was a member of the 23rd Ward Democratic able insight into Broward's public education him and extend our sincere condolences to his Women's Organization as well as the Chicago system. Her accomplishments as a member of beloved family. Democratic Women's Organization. The VFW the chamber will forever touch the Sunrise f Women's Auxiliary and St. Rene's Alter and community. Rosary Society have also received the benefit As three term president of the chamber, TRIBUTE TO JERRY JANCZAK of support and volunteer time from Lucille. Howard Kusnick has been an active board Like a true Chicagoan, Lucille enjoys watch- member and currently represents the chamber HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA ing all Chicago sports teams and counts her- as legal counsel. In 1995, the Broward County OF WISCONSIN self as one of the biggest Bulls fans in Chi- Council of Chambers recognized Howard as the Small Business Person of the Year for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cago. Lucille enjoys spending time with her leadership, direction and commitment to the Tuesday, September 24, 1996 family and friends. In her spare time Lucille plays bingo, is an avid reader of books, col- business community. As an active member of Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lects dolls with her daughter and devotes qual- the Broward Economic Development Council, tribute to Mr. Jerome ``Jerry'' Janczak, of ity time with her two grandchildren. Clearly, he has helped to encourage new business in Greenfield, WI, who will be honored November Lucille lives a life rich in experience and good- the county to improve the economy. Howard's 7, 1996, by the South Side Business Club of will. contributions to the chamber have made a tre- Milwaukee as their Man of the Year. Lucille has a great many plans for after her mendous difference in Broward County. Jerry's dedication to his family, his business retirement, these include enjoying life, spend- I wish Fran and Howard the best on receiv- and the Polish community in Milwaukee is a ing time with her grandchildren and visiting ing this prestigious recognition from the Sun- fine example for us all. He and his wife, with friends and family. Additionally, Lucille rise Chamber. I know that they will each con- Grace, have been married since 1954, are the plans on traveling and sight seeing around the tinue to be effective business leaders and proud parents of two sons and have been United States Finally, Lucille will volunteer her make a difference in the community. blessed with five grandchildren. A graduate of spare time at local charities. f Milwaukee's Notre Dame High School, Jerry Mr. Speaker, I thank Lucille Matyas for her F.M. KIRBY CENTER 10TH served our country proudly in the Air Force. In many years of dedicated service to the citi- ANNIVERSARY 1957, he began a distinguished career as a zens of the 3rd district and to her family. With Milwaukee County employee, retiring in 1988 the combination of dedication to her commu- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI as a deputy clerk of courts, probate division. nity and family, Lucille is an inspiration and Since 1972, Jerry has owned and operated OF PENNSYLVANIA example to all. I will surely miss seeing her in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J & J Trophies, a small business. my district office in Illinois. Lucille has truly For many, many years, Jerry has been ac- been a joy to work with and her hard work and Tuesday, September 24, 1996 tive in Milwaukee's Polish community, utilizing positive attitude have served my district well. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today his talents in numerous ways, including serv- I wish Lucille good luck in all of life's adven- to bring to the attention of my colleagues the ing on the board of directors of the Milwaukee tures. 10th anniversary of the F.M. Kirby Center for Society, Polish National Alliance; the board of f the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA. I am directors of Polish Festivals, Incorporated; and pleased to have been asked to join in a com- as a volunteer at Polish Fest, one of our city's TRIBUTE TO FRAN KLAUBER AND munity salute of this milestone and to pay trib- unique ethnic festivals. HOWARD KUSNICK ute to two outstanding community leaders, Mr. Jerry has served his parish well, and has F.M. Kirby and Mr. Albert Boscov. been an active office holder of the South Side HON. PETER DEUTSCH The Kirby Center was originally the center- Business Club, St. Joseph's Foundation, and OF FLORIDA piece of the Comerford Theater chain. The the St. Vincent DePaul Society. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state of the art movie theater was the first in It is therefore very fitting that Jerry Janczak the United states to offer air conditioning to its Tuesday, September 24, 1996 be honored by the South Side Business Club customers. Up until the 1950's the theater re- for his many years of service to the commu- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mained the focal point of motion picture enter- nity. honor two exceptional individuals from Sun- tainment in northeastern Pennsylvania. As tel- f rise, FL, Ms. Fran Klauber and Mr. Howard evision gained in popularity, attendance at the Kusnick. They will both be inducted into the Comerford Theater began to suffer. TRIBUTE TO LUCILLE MATYAS ON Sunrise Chamber Hall of Fame on October 4, In 1972, the Wyoming Valley was hit by HER RETIREMENT 1996 for their notable accomplishments in the Hurricane Agnes. The storm caused the Sus- chamber and in the local community. This is quehanna River to overflow its banks and dev- HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI the second annual Sunrise Chamber Hall of astate downtown Wilkes-Barre with dangerous OF ILLINOIS Fame fundraiser dedicated to recognizing out- flooding. The flooding caused extensive dam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing chamber members who have contrib- age to the Comerford Theater which was uted their time and effort to help the chamber eventually reopened. The flooding caused Tuesday, September 24, 1996 achieve a variety of successes in the Sunrise considerable damage to the downtown retail Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community. community and shoppers dwindled. In 1976, pay tribute to a longtime staff member in my I applaud the many years that Fran Klauber due to a lack of attendance the theater was district office, Lucille Matyas. Lucille has been has spent as an active member of the Sunrise forced to close. an exceptional staff member in my office. She chamber. Fran has served on the chamber The Comerford Building sat unused and in recently retired from after 11 years of excep- board, the president's advisory council, and disrepair for the next 10 years. In order to tional service to the residents of the 3rd Dis- has been involved in various programs that avoid the destruction of the building, a group trict of Illinois. bridge the Sunrise business community and of concerned citizens took the first step of Family has always been of the utmost im- the local community. Fran has been instru- having the building placed on the historic reg- portance to Lucille. Lucille is the wife of the mental in the success of the One for the Kids ister. This initial attempt at preservation was late Richard A. Matyas Sr. Lucille and her Program which brings business and schools done with hopes of future development. September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1683 In 1985, Albert Boscov, the owner of The following Rutgers University Police The Bureau of Indian Affairs estimates the Boscov's Department in downtown Wilkes- should be recognized for their meritorious tribal school construction and repair backlog at Barre became interested in renovating the the- service: Capt. Guy Still; Lt. Edmund Johnson; $850 million. Confounding this backlog, infla- ater. Mr. Boscov had a dream of turning the Sgt. Michael Amorim; Sgt. Louis Capelli; Offi- tion and facility deterioration increases this theater into a centerpiece performing arts cen- cer John Denmark; Officer William Singleton; amount by an estimated $80 million per year. ter which would host local and national talent. Officer Lynn Vrooman; Officer Tracy McGriff; The administration's school construction re- He began a fund-raising campaign which in a and Officer William Princiotta. quest for fiscal year 1997 was $23 million, and little over a year and half raised $4.3 million The following officers were killed in the line the House-passed level was a mere $21 mil- from thousands of members of the community, of duty: Officer George F. Jefferis (1951); Sgt. lion. In this budgetary climate, I believe every in large and small contributions. A major bene- Carmin Fuscellaro (1961); Officer George avenue for efficiently stretching the Federal factor of the project was F.M. Kirby II, the son Schultz (1969); Officer Charles Sutman dollar should be explored. of the cofounder of the Woolworth's Depart- (1969); Officer Rand Chandler (1969); Officer Tribal schools in my State and around the ment Store chain. In March of 1986 work was Elwood Ridge (1973); and Officer Stuart Rob- country address the unique learning needs underway on what was to become the F.M. erts (1975). and styles of Indian students, with sensitivity Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. In Sep- f to Native cultures, ultimately promoting higher tember 1986, the theater hosted opening night academic achievement. There are strong his- with a gala performance attended by local dig- INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL torical and moral reasons for continued sup- nitaries and community leaders. INDIAN EDUCATION BONDING AU- port of tribal schools. In keeping with our spe- Mr. Speaker, the 10 years since that open- THORITY PILOT PROJECT ACT cial trust responsibility to sovereign Indian na- ing night have had many high and low points. OF 1996 tions, we need to promote the self-determina- Like most artistic institutions in our country, tion and self-sufficiency of Indian communities. the members of the Kirby Center board have HON. TIM JOHNSON Education is absolutely vital to this effort. Al- endured some economic hardship. In re- OF SOUTH DAKOTA lowing the continued deterioration and decay sponse to diminishing funding for the arts, pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of tribal schools through lack of funding would tron memberships were established and the violate the Government's commitment and re- board of directors forged a profitable alliance Tuesday, September 24, 1996 sponsibility to Indian nations and only slow the with local business leaders to make the center Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak- progress of self-sufficiency. a vibrant and active facility. er, today, I am introducing legislation to estab- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to close- Demonstrating its commitment to the Wyo- lish an innovative funding mechanism to en- ly examine the National Indian Education ming Valley community, the center provides hance the ability of Indian tribes to construct, Bonding Authority Pilot Project Act and join quality entertainment to over 15,000 school repair, and maintain quality educational facili- me in working to make this innovative funding children a year. The center underwrites ticket ties. Representatives from tribal schools in my mechanism a reality. costs to children's social service agencies and State of South Dakota have been working with f each year introduces a new class of children tribes nationwide to develop an initiative which CONGRATULATING THE REPUBLIC to the wonders of the arts through its Inter- I believe will be a positive first step toward ad- OF CHINA ON ITS 85TH ANNIVER- national Children's Theater Festival which dressing the serious crisis we are facing in In- SARY draws thousands of children to experience this dian education. The National Indian Education spectacular event. Bonding Authority Pilot Project Act is currently As the home of the Northeast Philharmonic in draft form. I am introducing this legislation HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA Orchestra to its hosting of ballet, Broadway at this stage to begin dialog and debate OF AMERICAN SAMOA and Sesame Street Live, the Kirby Center has among my colleagues on this important fund- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES become the center for cultural activity in north- ing initiative. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, 56 percent of the American In- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, on the Mr. Speaker, the entire community of the dian population in this country is age 24 or eve of the Republic of China's 85th anniver- Wyoming Valley owes a debt to Mr. Al Boscov younger. Consequently, the need for improved saryÐthis October 10, 1996ÐI wish to con- and Mr. Fred Kirby for their financial generos- educational programs and facilities, and for gratulate Taiwan for the outstanding accom- ity and visionary thinking. They are respon- training the American Indian workforce is plishments of this thriving and vibrant democ- sible for taking a forlorn theater and converting pressing. American Indians have been, and racy of 21 million people. it into the vibrant arts center it is today. They continue to be, disproportionately affected by Taiwan is one of the world's most compel- believed in the promise of downtown Wilkes- both poverty and low educational achieve- ling economic success stories, rising from Barre and its long-term economic growth. I am ment. The high school completion rate for In- World War II's destructiveness to become a proud to join in the tribute to these outstanding dian people aged 20 to 24 was 12.5 percent global trading power with foreign exchange re- community leaders and to be part of this anni- below the national average. American Indian serves today second only to Japan. Taiwan versary celebration. students, on average, have scored far lower must also be commended for its significant f on the National Assessment for Education progress toward democratization, which came CAMDEN CITY POLICE Progress indicators than all other students. In to full bloom this year with Tawian's first Presi- 1994, the combined average score for Indian dential elections. These historic elections were HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS students on the Scholastic Achievement Test conducted democratically and peacefully, de- was 65 points lower than the average for all OF NEW JERSEY spite the threats and provocations issued by students. These statistics reflect the continued IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the People's Republic of China. neglect of America's underserved Indian stu- In light of these achievements, Taiwan de- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 dent population and are unacceptable. serves not only our admiration, but support for Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my By ignoring the most fundamental aspect of Taiwan's drive for greater participation in the colleagues to join me in honoring a group of education; that is, safe, quality educational fa- affairs of the international community. Tai- citizens that glorify the State of New Jersey. cilities, there is little hope of breaking the cycle wan's aspirations to be an active member of On May 14 of this year the city of Camden of low educational achievement, and the un- international organizations of the world com- held its' police awards banquet. The event employment and poverty that result from ne- munity are well-founded. It has all the nec- recognized citizens and police officers that glected academic potential. essary qualifications: a sound political system, went beyond the call of duty in their particular The National Indian Education Bonding Au- a much-admired world-class economy, and a areas of service. While I have formerly ac- thority Pilot Project Act establishes a bonding genuine desire to maintain peace and stability knowledged some of these individuals, due to authority to use existing tribal education funds in East Asia, and around the globe. a clerical error certain police officers were not for bonds in the municipal finance market As noted recently by Taiwan's chief rep- mentioned by name. Therefore, I would like to which currently serves local governments resentative to Washington, Dr. Jason Hu, Tai- highlight these officers who protect our com- across the Nation. Instead of funding construc- wan's people only seek to receive fair treat- munities and place our lives before their own. tion projects directly, these existing funds will ment with dignity in the international commu- Their dedication and service to the people en- be leveraged through bonds to fund substan- nity. The goal of participation within the global ables us to live in safety. Moreover, their ex- tially more tribal school construction, mainte- community of governments is, in my opinion, ample serves as a model for all citizens. nance and repair projects. not the same as seeking independence. E1684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 On this 85th anniversary celebration for Tai- I am also pleased that two months ago the terrorist challenge of the Kurdish Work- wan, I would urge our colleagues to call upon Greece agreed to lift its hold on a $4.3 billion er’s Party (PKK). the world's governments and international or- European Union (EU) aid package to several In Iran, Prime Minister Erbakan unfortu- African and Middle East states, including nately has acted upon his campaign promises ganizations to open their doors to Taiwan and Turkey. of closer ties to his eastern Islamic neigh- extend upgraded ties to this most deserving Greece retains its hold on a $490 million bors. Last month, on his first official visit friend and democracy. EU aid package for Turkey designed to help abroad as Prime Minister, Erbakan signed a f the Turks adjust to the demands of the EU- $23 billion, long-term agreement to purchase Turkey customs union. natural gas from Iran. Turkey is energy short and wanted to re- GREECE: A VITAL ALLY IN THE GREECE’S SPECIAL CONCERNS duce its dependence on natural gas for Rus- BALKANS AND THE EASTERN A sound U.S. policy in southeastern Europe MEDITERRANEAN sia. But this move toward Iran is disturbing. must take into account Greece’s special con- It pushes Turkey toward a broader and more cerns and sensitivities. active relationship with Iran, a terrorist na- HON. LEE H. HAMILTON The principle elements of good relations in tion, just at a time when the U.S. is moving this part of the world must be respect for OF INDIANA to further isolate that nation. international borders and respect for minor- This new gas deal could also trigger eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity rights. In the absence of these two, there nomic sanctions against Turkey as a result Tuesday, September 24, 1996 will be no stability. of the new Iran-Libya sanctions law. We cannot contribute to political stability Greece and the United States must remain Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to elsewhere in southeastern Europe and the vigilant to ensure that Turkey under the include in the RECORD some recent remarks of eastern Mediterranean region if we contrib- leadership of the Welfare Party continues to mine on the topic of Greece: A vital ally in the ute to political problems in Greece. In other remain an integral part of the western secu- Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean. The words, we cannot resolve problems in Tur- rity alliance. text follows: key, the FYROM, Albania or Cyprus at THE CYPRUS ISSUE—THE YEAR OF CYPRUS Greece’s expense. In this regard, the United GREECE: A VITAL ALLY IN THE BALKANS AND According to former Assistant Secretary of States has a special interest in ensuring the THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN State for Europe, Richard Holbrooke, 1996 human rights of the Greek minority in Alba- was supposed to be the ‘‘Year of Cyprus’’ THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITED STATES RELATIONS nia. WITH GREECE when the Administration was to make a big The United States also wants to ensure the push for a negotiated settlement. The civilization of ancient Greece has rights of, and respect for, the important seat Many of us in the Congress applauded this shaped the New World. Our democracy, and of the Ecumenical Patriarch of the Orthodox long-awaited initiative to provide active and our highest ideals of citizen participation in Church in Istanbul. The Patriarch is the sustained U.S. leadership in the pursuit of a public life, follow the Hellenic tradition. Our spiritual leader of 260 million Orthodox settlement of the Cyprus dispute. architecture, our arts and sciences, and the Christians. But the initiative got derailed even before names of towns large and small across the INSTABILITY IN TURKEY the new year began, with the fall of the breadth of the continent bear witness to This country, as well as Greece and our Ciller government in Turkey and then the Greece’s profound influence on the American other NATO allies, are justifiably concerned Imia rocks confrontation. experience. by the political instability in Turkey. On As I understand it, the planned U.S. initia- The historical legacy is great, but I also July 8, the Turkish Parliament endorsed the tive—if and when it gets off the ground—is would like to speak of the importance of coalition government led by Islamic Welfare more procedural than substantive. The plan Greece today: the importance of strong Unit- Party leader Necmettin Erbakan. is to determine if the political will for a set- ed States relations with our friend, partner, This coalition includes the right-of-center tlement exists among the parties in Cyprus and ally—the people and government of True Path Party led by former Prime Min- and in Athens and Ankara. If the will exists, Greece. ister and current Foreign Minister, Tansu the U.S. will begin an intensive round of shuttle diplomacy among the parties. A STABLE AND DEMOCRATIC GREECE Ciller. Substantively, the outlines of a settlement This marks the first time in the 73-year If you consider the Balkans and the East- have been on the table for some time—the history of the Turkish Republic that it is ern Mediterranean today, you see a wide UN plan for a bi-communal, bi-zonal federa- headed by an avowed Islamic, instead of sec- swath of instability, the result of several un- tion. ular, leader. The Welfare party and its lead- resolved ethnic and national questions: EU and UN officials are hopeful that EU er, Erbakan, have taken a populist, anti- Intercommunal violence and the division accession talks with Cyprus, planned to western and anti-NATO position on several of Cyprus continue; the peace process in begin in late 1997 upon completion of the key issues. Bosnic is at a critical stage; Albanian popu- EU’s on-going Inter-Governmental Con- Regardless of the leadership in Turkey, it lations present a challenge to current gov- ference, will provide the impetus necessary— is in the national interests of Greece and the ernments in the former Yugoslavia and the both among Greek and Turkish Cypriots—for U.S. to keep Turkey firmly rooted in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus western security alliance. (FYROM); and Turkey is troubled by politi- problem. In a hopeful sign, Erbakan initially allayed cal instability and a new Islamic-led govern- RECENT VIOLENCE IN CYPRUS ment that seems to be turning eastward. U.S. and western concerns about the nature Unfortunately, the violence in Cyprus In this uncertain environment of the of his government. Contrary to his campaign southeast of Nicosia this summer which southern Balkans, Greece stands out as a rhetoric, he reaffirmed Turkey’s status as a claimed at least four lives darkens the pros- stable, democratic nation. democratic, secular state as well as its links to NATO and the west. His Welfare Party pects of progress toward peace. Greece’s geography, as well as its long his- In a press statement of August 14, I con- tory of security cooperation with the United also reversed its previous position and agreed in July in a parliamentary vote to ex- demned the violence on Cyprus—the worst States and NATO, gives it a unique role to clashes since the Turkish invasion of 1974— play. tend the mandate of the U.S.-led Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq until the and urged all sides to step back from further The smooth transition from the escalation. I also expressed my deep concern Papandreou government to that of Prime end of the year. These are positive sighs. But there re about the fighting between Greek and Turk- Minister Costas Simitis underscores Greece’s ish Cypriots as well as the use of force by stability. many tests ahead. In Iraq, Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Irbil, Turkish troops which resulted in the death Greece is headed for another political tran- and the success of his Kurdish partner of two Greek Cypriots and the wounding of sition now that Prime Minister Simitis has Massoud Barzani against a rival Kurdish fac- 11, including two UN peacekeepers. won re-election and will begin a full term as tion, place great stress on U.S.-Turkish ties. It is clear that the current stalemate can- head of government. I am confident that the Turkey supported U.S. military action not be allowed to fester. If it does, further vi- United States will be able to forge close against Iraq, but U.S. planes based in Turkey olence and escalation is predictable. The working ties with him and his government. did not participate in that military action. tense situation on Cyprus needs concerted THE GREEK-TURKISH RELATIONSHIP Turkey wants to resume normal commerce and top-level attention and the involvement Greek Prime Minister Simitis is to be com- and normal relations with Iraq, but the Unit- of the President himself. mended for the peaceful resolution of the ed States wants to keep Turkey part of the Our priorities should be to reduce tensions confrontation with Turkey over the Imia coalition to contain Iraqi aggression. along the UN buffer zone on the island, re- rocks in the Aegean earlier this year. His In southeastern Turkey, the government’s duce the inflow of arms to the island, restart clear, stated desire to improve Greece’s rela- attempt to stamp out an insurgency with intercommunal peace talks and find a basis tions with all its neighbors and its European military force is causing great hardship, and for direct Greek Cypriot-Turkish Cypriot Union partners is encouraging. Once again by all account appears counterproductive. talks. Greece is demonstrating that it is taking The Turkish government needs to pursue a THE ALBRIGHT-BEATTIE TRIP steps to enhance peace and security in its political solution that respects the rights of Prior to the recent round of violence, the part of the world. Kurdish citizens of Turkey if it is to defeat Administration had energized its diplomatic September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1685 activity on the Cyprus issue. I was pleased will prove mutually advantageous to the well-nourished. The Irish people relied on the that on July 17–18, U.S. Ambassador to the people of both Greece and FYROM. potato for the bulk of their diet since it was in- UN Madeleine Albright and Special Envoy The United States and its NATO allies expensive and high in nutrients. However, in Richard Beattie traveled to the region with want to continue to assist Greece and specific recommendations for easing tension FYROM—within the framework of the UN- 1845, the Irish potato crop was ruined across in the buffer zone and in an effort to improve sponsored negotiations—to work out their the entire countryside by phytophthora the atmosphere for advancing a negotiated remaining mutual problems, particularly the infestans, an airborne petilence. At the time, settlement. name issue, as soon as possible. no one knew what caused the potato blight Unfortunately, one of the positive results The failed assassination attempt on and so little could be done to save the crops. of this visit, a proposed meeting between the FYROM President Gligorov last year, as well Across the whole of Ireland, potatoes simply commanders of the Greek Cypriot forces and as the continuing unrest among the ethnic rotted on the ground. of the Turkish forces on the island—which Albanian population, vividly demonstrates would have been the first such meeting since the fragile stability in FYROM, and the need The failure of the potato crop led to the in- the occupation of northern Cyprus in 1974— for regional stability. ability of most Irish families to pay the rent on did not take place as hoped, due to dif- CONCLUSION their cottages which, after Britain's annexation ferences over whether representatives of I would like to conclude by reaffirming the of the island in the late 18th century, were Turkish Cypriot forces would be present. special relationship that exists between the Although the trip did not result in any sig- often owned by British landholders. The vi- United States and Greece. This relationship nificant break-throughs, it was viewed in the cious cycle of poverty was held intact by both is based on our long history of shared values Administration and the region as an impor- the continuation of the potato blight and the and our common interests in stability in tant step in diffusing tension, in dealing active exportation of the Irish grain crop by the southern Europe. with security and military issues and, hope- Stability in Greece stands in stark con- British Crown. Those who traveled across the fully, in creating a suitable environment to trast to the unsettled situation in Turkey island during the famine noted the horrifying start a more substantive U.S. initiative later and the rest of the Balkans. We must con- situation in which they encountered the Irish this year. tinue to engage with Turkey, as a critical people. Men, women, and children literally THE U.S. ROLE IS CRITICAL NATO ally on a whole range of issues. starved to death on the roadside and families The recent violence in Cyprus underscores But until Turkey can resolve key issues— huddled together in the cold waiting to die. In my long-held view that progress on Cyprus is particularly finding some sort of political so- fact, while visiting Ireland in l845, the African- long overdue and should be a high U.S. prior- lution in southeastern Turkey and ending American abolitionist Frederick Douglas wrote ity. It remains my hope that a fair and last- the division of Cyprus—the U.S. and Greece ing settlement of the Cyprus dispute can be will find their efforts to achieve lasting sta- that the people of Ireland ``are in the same reached in the coming months. bility in southeastern Europe thwarted. degradation as the American slaves.'' It has always been my firm belief that only f A number of British groups threw aside the high-level an sustained U.S. attention will prevailing prejudices against the Irish to pro- convince all parties and particularly the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Turks, to resolve the Cyprus issue. vide relief from what had become a starvation It is in U.S. interest as well as all the peo- of epidemic proportions in the colony. The ple of the region that we find a just and last- HON. JAN MEYERS Quakers, or the Society of Friends, even set ing solution to this problem. OF KANSAS up a vast array of soup kitchens throughout Turkey remains the key to progress on Cy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the countryside. However, it was not enough prus. Only Turkey can push Turkish-Cypriot to stop the hunger and loss of farming wages. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 leader Denktash toward a settlement. By the end of the epidemic in 1850, more than Now is the time to push a U.S. initiative Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, last forward. I urge the Administration and spe- 1 million Irish had perished from the hunger, cifically Ambassador Beattie, the Presi- week, on two occasions, I was recorded as cold, and disease brought about by the potato dent’s special envoy on Cyprus, to reactivate not voting on measures at a time when I was blight. It seemed the only way to elude the his diplomacy so that further violence can be on the House floor and did insert my voting horrors of the famine was to leave IrelandÐ averted. card. and so many did just that: On Tuesday, September 17, I voted ``yes'' MACEDONIA Although the voyage was treacherous and on rollcall 415, a motion to suspend the rules Improved relations between Greece and the relatively expensive, more than 1 million Irish and pass the bill conferring honorary citizen- Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, emigrated to the United States during the fam- FYROM, are critical to greater stability in ship on Mother Teresa. ine. Initially, they settled in the cities of the the southern Balkans. On Thursday, September 19, I was on the northeastern seaboard such as Boston and The U.S. has been more sensitive than any floor when rollcall vote No. 422 was called, New York. Later they pushed westward to Chi- of Greece’s other allies to Greek concerns re- and I voted ``yes'' on the majority leader's mo- garding FYROM. This Administration has cago, the Great Plains, and the uncharted tion to table the Linder privileged resolution. sought to balance its desire to respect Greek Western territories. With them they brought I am uncertain why these votes did not reg- concerns with the need to address the new their Celtic culture and determination. Aside ister, but I was present and voting in both in- realities created by the dissolution of the from impacting the basic makeup of the Amer- former Yugoslavia. stances. ican people, Irish-Americans have made sig- I have consistently urged the Administra- f tion to link recognition and the establish- nificant contributions in American business, ment of diplomatic relations with FYROM to THE IMPACT OF THE IRISH PO- law, music, athletics, literature, religion, and a series of steps by the Skopje government TATO FAMINE ON AMERICAN politics. In fact, U.S. Presidents John F. Ken- to reassure the legitimate security concerns HISTORY nedy and Ronald Reagan, considered by of Greece. many to be the greatest Presidential orators in Now this policy is succeeding. Last fall, their respective political parties this century, the Foreign Ministers of Greece and FYROM HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN are both from Irish-American families. finalized an agreement which separated the OF NEW JERSEY intractable name issue from the other issues. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Perhaps, though, the legacy of the Irish Under the agreement FYROM agreed to Famine's immigration wave to America is most change its flag and amend its constitution, Tuesday, September 24, 1996 evident in our everyday lives. Today, 5 million and Greece agreed to end its economic block- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, today, of New Jersey's 8 million inhabitats claim ade of FYROM—which was hurting Greece as well. I introduced legislation along with Representa- some Irish descent, as do millions of other This historic agreement was brokered by tive MENENDEZ to encourage America's Americans. The resolution put forth today by two Americans, former Secretary of State schools to teach our young students about a myself and Representative MEMENDEZ recog- Cyrus Vance on behalf of the UN and special tragic period in history that nearly destroyed nizes the contributions made by Irish-Ameri- U.S. envoy Matthew Nimetz. the people and country of Ireland and forever cans to our greater American heritage. Irish- Face-to-face talks at the UN have so far changed the face of America. Americans have left an indelible mark on been unable to produce an agreement on the The mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 to American culture and history, and for that rea- official name for FYROM. It seems that the 1850 initiated by the dramatic failure of the son our children should learn more about the FYROM authorities have been unwilling to compromise on this key issue. Irish potato crop is most commonly referred to tragic famine which brought so many of them I am hopeful that the agreement between as the Irish Potato Famine. Although Europe's to our shores in search of freedom from hun- Greece FYROM will move us from an era of poorest country in the middle 19th century, ger, freedom from want, and freedom from co- confrontation and instability to one which Ireland's 8 million inhabitants were curiously lonial rule. E1686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN make a concerted effort to convince Turkey BROOKSIDE AMERICAN LEGION ACT OF 1995—VETO MESSAGE that an end to the division of Cyprus is in ev- 50TH YEAR FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE eryone's security interest. UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 104– I urge all Members to consider the following HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI 198) letter to the editor submitted by Andrew J. OF PENNSYLVANIA Jacovides, the Ambassador of the Republic of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF Cyprus and respected colleague. Mr. Jacovides makes a compelling case in support Tuesday, September 24, 1996 HON. JOEL HEFLEY of a strong effort toward Cyprus reunification OF COLORADO Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and the protection of human rights on the is- to pay tribute to the American Legion Brook- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES land. It appeared in the Washington Post on side Post 837 on its 50th anniversary. In com- Thursday, September 19, 1996 September 9, 1996. memoration of this special event, it is my Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, today we will [From the Washington Post, Sept. 9, 1996] pleasure to bring the history of this post to the vote on whether to override President Clin- CYPRUS: THE PROBLEM IS SOLVABLE attention of my colleagues. ton's veto of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (By Andrew J. Jacovides) The dedication of the members of Brookside which this body passed on November 1, 1995. The editorial ‘‘Cyprus: Try Everything’’ Post 837 and its many members have brought The House voted overwhelmingly to ban this [Aug. 26], though well intended and timely, it to this proud moment. Fifty years ago in procedure, however, despite these earlier particularly in the wake of the recent brutal 1946, a group of World War II veterans from murders of two unarmed young Greek Cyp- votes, this procedure is still being carried out riots who were peacefully demonstrating the Brookside and North End sections of today. their justifiable feelings against Turkish oc- Wilkes-Barre gathered to begin plans to orga- After many months of testimony and debate cupation, miscasts some of the main rel- nize a chapter of the American Legion. Con- on this issue, and after seeing and hearing the evant issues. tact was made with Commander Renfer of grizzly details of this procedure, Congress The recent events demonstrate that the District 12. He advised the group and provided voted to end its practice. status quo of occupation and forcible divi- charter application information. The application Dishearteningly, the cries of the children sion is unacceptable and is indeed a source of was submitted with only 20 signatures and the tension and instability as well as the cause and those of their parents were ignored by the of grave injustice and much human suffering. charter was granted. An election of officers President when he vetoed this bill. Since the In fact, there is much more in common that was conducted, and the group chose Nick time of that veto, I have received over 2,000 can unite Greek and Turkish Cypriots than Maliborsky as the first commander. letters and postcards from my constituents. All the differences that at present divide them Over the years the membership declined of these letters expressed the shock and sor- (though, of course, this does not hold true for and the charter was in jeopardy. A reorganiza- row they felt that the partial-birth abortion pro- the Anatolian settlers or the ‘‘Grey Wolves’’ tion of the post began. Paul Makuch was cedure was not brought to an end. These let- imported from Turkey). elected second commander of the post. Com- The Cyprus problem is solvable, and the ters asked, pleaded, begged, and prayed that basis for its solution lies within the param- mander Makuch's resilience and good leader- this Congress, that this HouseÐthe people's eters defined by U.N. resolutions, voted for ship were instrumental in bringing a number of HouseÐvote once again on this issue. They also by the United States. In addition to the members back to the post. There are now ap- asked us, their representatives in Government, prospect of Cyprus’s accession to the Euro- proximately 185 members. to vote again and override the President's pean Union highlighted in The Post’s edi- Brookside Post 837, ``The smallest Post that veto. They asked us to ban partial-birth abor- torial, the demilitarization of Cyprus is a does the most,'' is known for its support of Le- tions. key element. In a resolution overwhelmingly gion affairs such as; military wake services I had hoped that we would not have had to adopted by the House of Representatives last and funerals, parades, community sponsored September, Congress ‘‘considers that ulti- activities, and strong comradeship. vote on this again. I had hoped that the Presi- mate, total demilitarization of the Republic dent would have joined this Congress to ban of Cyprus would meet the security concerns Their history would be incomplete if not for the cruel procedure that my colleagues here of all parties involved, would enhance pros- the dedication of the women of the Ladies have so clearly described. Unfortunately, the pects for a peaceful and lasting resolution of Auxiliary. These ladies must be acknowledged President did not join with this Congress, nor the dispute regarding Cyprus, would benefit for their tireless efforts on behalf of the post did he join with the people of this great coun- all of the people of Cyprus, and merits inter- and their spouses. try in banning this procedureÐhe vetoed this national support.’’ Mr. Speaker, the beginning years were dif- bill. So, it is with a purposeful will and a com- There has been no lack of prominent dip- ficult for this post, but due to the solid founda- lomats engaged in the search for a Cyprus passionate heart that I ask my House col- settlement, including Richard Holbrooke, tion of loyal members past and present, leagues to vote yes on this vote and override Richard Beattie and, most recently, U.N. Brookside Post 837 now proudly celebrates 50 the President's veto and ban this callous act Ambassador Madeleine Albright. We cer- golden years of dedicated service to God, of partial-birth abortions. tainly welcome such engagement. What is country, and the community. I am pleased to f lacking, however, is the political will and have been asked to be a part of this milestone the flexibility necessary to make a break- celebration and send my best wishes to these SITUATION IN CYPRUS through toward a compromise solution on proud Legionnaires for a prosperous future. the part of Ankara, which has long held the f HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER key to such a solution through its military, economic and political dominance of the oc- TRIBUTE TO DAVID E. McCREE OF ILLINOIS cupied northern part of Cyprus since 1974. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Regrettably, the current regime in Turkey Tuesday, September 24, 1996 does not hold much promise that this will HON. JULIAN C. DIXON happen soon, unless there is a concerted OF CALIFORNIA Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, the recent international effort directed toward Ankara. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shootings of two young Cypriots and a Turkish A just and lasting solution to the Cyprus Cypriot soldier highlight the need to demili- problem is to the benefit of all parties con- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 tarize Cyprus as a first step toward achieving cerned and is in fact crucial to improved re- Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, today marks the a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus prob- lations between Greece and Turkey. For the 29th anniversary of Rayburn Underground Ga- United States, which has excellent relations lem. Last fall, the U.S. House of Representa- with Cyprus as highlighted during the recent rage Attendant Dave McCree's employment tives adopted a resolution calling for demili- visit of President Glafcos Clerides to Wash- on Capitol Hill. On Monday, September 30, tarization, and its was subsequently approved ington, such a solution enjoys bipartisan 1996, Dave will retire from the ``Hill,'' where he by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. support and is in the national interest. It can has worked for nearly three decades. In rec- Unfortunately, demilitarization will not occur be achieved with active U.S. engagement and ognition of his years of service to this great in- demilitarization, and it was subsequently ap- will be a foreign policy success for the Unit- stitution, I am pleased to rise today to wish proved by the Senate Foreign Relations Com- ed States and indeed for any administration. him a wonderful retirement and to thank him The issue is not to just ‘‘try everything’’ mittee. but to take all appropriate and effective for his year of service to the United States Unfortunately, demilitarization will not occur steps to end the division of the island and House of Representatives. unless Turkey demonstrates the political will to safeguard the security and human rights of For the past 29 years, Dave's has been one compromise. In order for that to happen, the all its people in a demilitarized, federal Cy- of the first faces Members and staff encounter United States and its European allies must prus within the European Union. upon entering the Rayburn garage on C September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1687 Street, S.W. If your battery failed, Dave has security, trust and commitment between our trict. Telamon Electronics will celebrate the been there for all of us with the portable re- Nation's workers and their employees. opening of its expanded facility in Chino, CA, charger. If your problem was a flat tire, he has [From the Paul Harvey News, Apr. 27, 1996] on October 1. Located 35 miles of Los Ange- been there to repair your flat. And if the prob- NONE OF MY BUSINESS les, the growth of Telamon ElectronicsÐa lem was a bothersome little clink under the Any business begins with an idea and subsidiary of Telamon Corp. in IndianapolisÐ hood, he has been there to offer advice and grows by selling that idea. It sounds simple. is having a significant impact on the economy to occasionally tinker under the hood until the It is not. of California's 41st District. problem was resolved. In every instance, Retirement areas are studded with cheap Telamon Corp.Ðworking with suppliers and grave markers. Pa and Ma, recently retired, customers, including Nortel and Pacific BellÐ Dave has rendered this service with a smile, have always enjoyed meeting people. Why and with a sincere willingness to help. not take their life savings and invest in a has been providing high-technology tele- Dave began his career on Capitol Hill on small retail business? communications products and services to the September 24, 1967. For the past 29 years, Buying and selling sounds like fun. telecommunications industry since 1984. Tela- he has risen before most of us to make the But Pa and Ma and their business are like- mon was founded by Albert Chen, who built trip from his native Baltimore to work on Cap- ly to suffocate under an avalanche of tax the company with the vision that a highly cre- forms and other government required docu- ative company poised to support one of the itol Hill. Among his most cherished memories ments. I am told are the many dignitaries he has met, You’ll see this cruel rise and fall repeated world's fastest growing industries could grace- especially the renowned actors Kirk Douglas, many times in any shopping mall. This next fully combine financial success, corporate Telly Savalas, legendary football great Rosie relates to that, however, distantly: growth, employee satisfaction, the highest Grier, and the actress we all know as Wonder These days, for any business to keep going quality products, and services in the industry, Woman, Linda Carter. requires further investment in tax account- as well as customer satisfaction. ant, lawyers, bookkeepers and sales staff. A man of few words, Dave hasÐI am Over the years Telamon's range of capabili- And on the way to incorporation on a large ties has increased, as its reputation for cre- sureÐwitnessed many changes on the ``Hill'' scale, the business is likely to accumulate during the past 29 years. He has done so with redundant layers of bureaucracy and to leave ative solutions with uncompromising quality dignity, and with a resolve to discharge his du- its ‘‘heart’’ behind. has become widely recognized. This has re- ties with the same high degree of excellence You have sometimes been amazed at how sulted in enormous growthÐfrom sales of and dedication that have served as hallmarks some big corporation will invest millions of $400,000 in 1985 to sales of $108 million in dollars a year in ‘‘public relations’’ then— 1995. of his career with the United States House of with one heartless massive layoff of workers Representatives. In 1989, Telamon Electronics was estab- just before Christmas—the corporation lished as a value-added supplier of material Mr. Speaker, those of us who have been shoots itself in the foot. here for many years can look with pride to the A corporation has outgrown its britches management, preinstallation assembly, and character and service of people like Dave when its bean-counters announce with pride other support services to Regional Bell Oper- McCree. He has been a loyal and dedicated ‘‘record profits’’ one week before its labor re- ating Cos., independent telephone companies, employee whom we shall miss. Please join me lations lawyers are scheduled to negotiate a and government agencies located in the West- new contract. in extending our heartfelt thanks to him for his ern United States. Under the leadership of Mi- What has come to be called ‘‘corporate chael Shen, president and Allen Vick, vice years of service to this institution, and in wish- downsizing’’ is going to be a significant eco- ing him and his family of five adult children nomic issue in the next election. president, Telamon Electronics has achieved continued happiness and success in the fu- There is no way to streamline an over- great success, which it has passed along to ture. bloated business other than by shrinking the the city of Chino, the county of San number of employees but unless corporate f Bernardino, and the State of California. As the giants also practice ‘‘the golden rule’’ in highest sales tax generator out of 2,100 busi- CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY their dealings with employees they are invit- nesses in the city of Chino, Telamon Elec- ing a rude rebuke. Enlightened management has already tronics added almost $1 million in tax revenue HON. STENY H. HOYER learned to weigh short-term profits and the to the economy of California's 41st District. Tax revenue is only one part of Telamon OF MARYLAND obligation to stockholders—and balance those considerations against treating em- Electronics' impact on the local economy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployees fairly, preserving customer loyalty Telamon provides employment for many peo- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 and maintaining an affirmative public ple in the inland Empire. The number of em- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, corporate image. ployees has grown to over 35 in 1996. To fos- Any CEO who orders layoffs in the name of ter employee growth, Telamon Electronics of- downsizing and layoffs continue to heighten cost-cutting while preserving his own multi- the anxiety of the American worker. million dollar income intact is at least un- fers profit sharing, suggestion rewards, schol- In the new economy of the 1990's American feeling. arships for employees' children, and education workers can expect to change jobs seven or Industries are going to need all the friends grants for professional growth. eight times throughout their careers. they can get next polling time. It gives me great pleasure to ask my col- No one can guarantee American families job One good example is worth a thousand ad- leagues to join me in congratulating Albert monitions: When Malden Mills burned last securityÐhowever, American families can be Chen, Michael Shen, Allen Vick, and all the December, its President Aaron Feurstein employees of Telamon Electronics for making protected from the destructive consequences vowed to rebuild and to keep all his workers of economic changeÐsuch as families losing on the payroll. a real difference in our local community. health insurance and losing pension protec- This icon of corporate decency has been re- f tion. We can also offer job training to increase warded with three divisions already running again and 80% of all employees back at work. THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRIN- the skills of our workers facing a rapidly ITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ST. changing job market. It cost Malden Mills ten million dollars to pay those workers while they are idle but, AUGUSTINE, FL Both President Clinton and the Democratic back at work, both quality and efficiency are families first agenda call for initiatives to solve better than ever. At one plant production HON. TILLIE K. FOWLER these problems, as well as to promote worker has doubled! retraining and put people on the path of re- Mr. Feurstein says, ‘‘To discard respon- OF FLORIDA employment and higher wages. sibility to our workers and to think only of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But Government cannot solve the problem profit in the long run will profit no one.’’ Tuesday, September 24, 1996 of worker anxiety aloneÐCorporate America f Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to must take responsibility, as well. HONORING TELAMON bring the attention of my colleagues to an The following essay by noted social com- ELECTRONICS event of great historical significance which will mentator Paul Harvey directly addresses the be occurring in my district on October 13, issue of corporate responsibility. Mr. Harvey, 1996. On that date, Trinity Episcopal Church in his unique style, discusses Aaron Feurstein, HON. JAY KIM OF CALIFORNIA of St. AugustineÐFlorida's oldest Protestant president of Malden Mills, who continued to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ChurchÐwill celebrate its 175th anniversary. pay his employees even after his plant burned Established in 1821 by a missionary priest down. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 from St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Charles- Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Feurstein's ac- Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- ton, SC, Trinity has had a long and distin- tionsÐit is this type of commitment that builds gratulate a dynamic small business in my dis- guished history. It was one of five churches in E1688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 the State of Florida which met in 1838 to form gins has served as the unit commissioner for fewer than 200 cities get the lion's share of the diocese of Florida; and it has always been Troop and Pack 76 as a member of the Far Federal funding for combating crime. This an integral part of life in St. Augustine, Ameri- East Council. His accomplishments and would not be problematic but for the fact that ca's oldest city. awards are truly awe-inspiring, and I thank while the national crime index for violent crime Trinity has met the worship needs of many Chief Riggins for his contributions to our soci- has been on a steady decline over the past 5 thousands of people over the last 175 years. ety not only as a Member of Congress, but as years, rural violent crime has increased over In addition, the parish has shown a continuing a citizen of Michigan, the United States, and 35 percent from 1985 to 1995. It is in re- commitment to serving the community at the world. sponse to this trend along with the pleas for large. Trinity supports St. Gerard House, f increased resources that I have heard from which ares for unmarried pregnant women; rural law enforcement agencies in my district and provides meeting space for various HONORING CALVERTON NATIONAL that I introduce this legislation. groups, including alcoholics anonymous. The CEMETERY AS 1996 TROPHY WIN- This bill seeks to enhance the National Cen- church also helped to create St. Francis NER OF ROBERT W. CAREY ter for Rural Law Enforcement and charges House, a facility which provides assistance to QUALITY AWARD this Center to provide, among other things, the the poor and to transients who pass through following resources for rural law enforcement St. Augustine. In addition, Trinity's Early HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN agencies nationwide: Learning Center provides a nurturing and edu- OF NEW YORK Training of law enforcement supervisors and cational environment for some of the commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES personnel who serve in rural communities on how best to address those criminal issues that nity's youngest residents. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join are unique to their rural areas, taking into con- me in congratulating the members of Trinity Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sideration the limited resources available to Church on reaching this significant milestone, to congratulate the Calverton National Ceme- these departments. and in thanking them for their devotion to tery of Calverton, NY, for being recognized as Funding for grants and contracts for Fed- spreading the word of God and serving others. this year's Robert W. Carey Quality Award eral, State, and local units of government; as f winner. well as for public and private agencies, edu- The Robert W. Carey Quality Award is an cational institutions, organizations, and individ- RETIREMENT COMMENDATION OF annual award presented by the Secretary of uals; to work together effectively in combating RICKY N. RIGGINS Veteran's Affairs to recognize organizations crime in rural areas. within the Department which have imple- The establishment of a clearinghouse and HON. DICK CHRYSLER mented quality management in an exemplary information center on criminal justice and law OF MICHIGAN manner, resulting in high quality products and enforcement to provide a communications net- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES services while promoting the effective use of work to link rural agency heads to one an- taxpayer dollars. Named in memory of Robert Tuesday, September 24, 1996 other, around the country. W. Carey, Director of the Veterans Administra- Consulting assistance to criminal justice Mr. CHRYSLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tion Regional Office and Insurance Center in agencies with respect to problem solving, to commend Chief Ricky N. Riggins. Philadelphia, this award is the highest and training, and community outreach in rural law Chief Ricky N. Riggins was born in Oxnard, most prestigious quality award presented to an enforcement jurisdiction. CA, on June 29, 1954. He graduated from organization by the Department of Veterans I have been in touch with law enforcement Nordhoff High School in June, 1972, and at- Affairs. It seeks to promote quality manage- officials and community leaders in my home tended Ventura Junior College for one semes- ment awareness and implementation through- State of Maine regarding this legislation. From ter before joining the U.S. Navy on February out the Department and to provide a model the community response coordinator for a do- 5, 1973. His illustrious 24-year career has led against which organizations can assess their mestic violence program in Bangor, to the Chief Riggins to various assignments after quality transformation efforts and organiza- U.S. marshal of Maine, to the sheriff of rural completing signalman training in San Diego. tional effectiveness in delivering services. This Aroostook County, to the former chief of police While on active duty, Chief Riggins attended award is used as an internal assessment tool of Presque Isle, I have heard unanimous sup- Central Texas College. He graduated in Au- and supports the Secretary's Performance port for this legislation. The reasons for their gust of 1994, receiving an associates degree Agreement with the President. support were unanimous as wellÐthere are in general studies. Signalman Chief Petty Offi- I urge all my colleagues to join me in con- just not enough resources currently available cer Riggins plans to attend Michigan State gratulating the Calverton National Cemetery for rural law enforcement to adequately ad- University to complete his masters degree for their outstanding achievement and well-de- dress the needs of the populations they serve. after he retires. served honors. Providing public safety is a crucial part of Chief Riggins has served his last 2 years as f the infrastructure that makes up our commu- the leading chief signalman on board the nities; allowing effective and impartial enforce- U.S.S. Germantown (LSD±42), responsible for THE RURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ment of the law is one of the most important the welfare and training of all assigned per- ACT OF 1996 functions of the Government. We look to law sonnel in the communications division as well enforcement officials to adequately address is- as the operations department. Chief Riggins is HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI sues of crime and violence in our commu- married to Pantipa Hartke of Korat, Thailand. OF MAINE nities, to know how to quickly assess situa- They have four children: First, Ricky, Jeremy, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions and respond appropriately, and to reach and Jamie, as well as two grandchildren, Tuesday, September 24, 1996 out to other individuals and services in the Ricky and Jeremy, Jr. community in efforts to learn about their con- Chief Riggins has had significant community Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased cerns and about the resources available within involvement. He was active in his church as a to introduce today the Rural Law Enforcement their programs. I believe that this bill will make deacon, a lay leader, as a member of his Act of 1996. This bill recognizes that in spite these goals into realities for our rural law en- church council youth ministries committee, and of recent efforts to provide adequate funding forcement agencies. as church council secretary. Chief Riggins and resources for law enforcement depart- f served as a Red Cross volunteer providing ments around our Nation, a significant seg- service to military families, and as a contact ment within this population continues to be un- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN person for military service members and their derserved. I am speaking about those depart- PUERTO RICO families through the Red Cross Service to Mili- ments that serve rural areas. tary Families. With over 500 hours contributed One-third of all Americans live in nonurban HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON in the State of Michigan and around the world, areas and 90 percent of all law enforcement OF CONNECTICUT Rick was selected as the SMF Volunteer in agencies serve populations of fewer than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Spotlight for the month of October 1993. 25,000 residents; 75 percent of all law en- Rick has been involved in the Boy Scouts of forcement agencies serve a population of Tuesday, September 24, 1996 America in Lansing, MI, and abroad in Japan's fewer than 10,000 residents; 85 percent of po- Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- Far East Council. During his reassignment to lice departments in America have 10 or less er, Congress took dramatic action last month Sasebo, Japan, for the last 2 years, Chief Rig- officers on the force. Yet statistics show that in the Small Business Job Protection Act September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1689 (Public Law 104±188) by eliminating the prin- be a source of inspiration to us all. His As Western powers meet with Balkan lead- cipal tax incentive for economic development writings have often required us to look at a re- ers at the December London conference, the in Puerto Rico, section 936 of the Internal flection of ourselves, and in doing so, have issue of Sanjak must be on the agenda of un- finished business. Revenue Code. While I supported this meas- moved us to become better people. ure, it was unfortunate that we could not use No commendation could sum up fully half a III. this opportunity to construct a long-term re- century of journalistic achievement. But in While the world focuses on the Bosnia elec- tions Saturday, there is another election placement incentive program, as urged by honoring his life, the Blade has endorsed inde- coming up that demands the attention of the Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Rossello. I be- pendent thought and the advancement of our international community and world news lieve it is very important that we return to this common heritage as a free people. media. subject in the next Congress to build a new f On November 3, the citizens of the Federal long-term economic incentive for Puerto Rico Republic of Yugoslavia, that is Serbia and using as its base the new section 30A of the ETHNIC TENSIONS CONTINUE IN Montenegro, will go to the polls to elect fed- Tax Code, which we established in the small THE BALKANS eral leaders. In Sanjak, we have decided to participate in the elections. business legislation. A boycott by our people would mean that There is consensus that the job creation in- HON. SUSAN MOLINARI we would have absolutely no opposition centives in section 30A, while a useful start, OF NEW YORK voice in federal government decisions. We do not provide the dynamic incentives needed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prefer to fight for change from within. by the 3.7 million American citizens of Puerto Tuesday, September 24, 1996 While we are committed to democratic and Rico to become economically self sufficient. fair elections, the Belgrade regime is not. We Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, as the inter- have evidence that Milosevic is trying to rig along with Ways and Means Committee Chair- national community awaits analysis of last Sat- the elections in Sanjak in favor of the Serbs. man BILL ARCHER, I would like to work with urday's Bosnian elections, it is now time to By arbitrarily changing the number of voters Governor Rossello and other elected leaders focus the spotlight on the other ethnic conflicts comprising an election unit, based on num- of Puerto Rico to develop a sound long-term that continue to fester in the Balkans. A lasting bers of Serbs in each voting district, economic program to achieve this goal. Milosevic is trying to steal the election in Although section 936 has been eliminated peace in the region can never be obtained Sanjak. There are election districts in which because its benefits were deemed overly gen- without a satisfactory resolution of the ethnic 200 Serbs will elect candidates, while similar erous in the current budgetary climate, the last tensions there. districts will require 2,000 Bosniacs to elect a With that in mind, I commend the Congres- chapter for Puerto Rico economic incentives candidate. Such undemocratic, unfair and il- sional Human Rights Caucus for holding a legal tactics must be exposed. This cynical has not been written. I look forward to working briefing last week to report on the situation in manipulation of the election process should in the next Congress toward long-term, effec- Sanjak, a small region of the former Yugo- alarm the U.S. and other democratic na- tive incentives that foster new investment and slavia that is bordered on one side by Bosnia tions. create high-quality jobs in Puerto Rico. The president of our Council, Dr. and on the other by Kosova. Testifying at the f Sulkeman Ugljanin, is meeting in Sarajevo briefing was Mr. Bajram Omeragic, president this week with Carl Bildt, the international TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM BROWER of the external board of the Muslim National community’s representative in former Yugo- Council of Sanjak. His statement provides an slavia, to express our outrage at such tac- HON. MARCY KAPTUR illuminating discussion of the plight of the tics. We are urgently requesting inter- Bosniac people of Sanjak, and why they be- national election monitors to observe and re- OF OHIO lieve the international community must come port on such election irregularities and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abuses. to their assistance. We call on the U.S. Congress to send ob- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 TESTIMONY OF MR. BAJRAM OMERAGIC servers to Sanjak to see for themselves. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I. IV. note the recent retirement from the Blade Mr. Chairman an Distinguished Members Sanjak is a small region of Yugoslavia, newspaper of Toledoan, William Brower, a of the Caucus. It is an honor for me to testify some 8,687 square kilometers, bordered on well-known veteran journalist of more than 50 before you this morning to discuss the prob- one side by Bosnia and Kosovo on the other. years. He became one of the first African- lems facing the Bosniac people of Sanjak, a Two-thirds, or 350,000, of our people are Americans to work for a daily Ohio news- region of former Yugoslavia that has largely Bosniacs who have historically maintained been ignored by the international commu- strong ties to Bosnia. paper. He was officially recognized this year nity. We are grateful for the growing inter- Throughout its history, Sanjak has been by the National Association of Black Journal- est in Sanjak among Members of the U.S. subjected to a deliberate, premeditated cam- ists for its Lifetime Achievement Award. House of Representatives and Senate. paign of brutality and repression at the A Wilberforce University graduate, Bill We have suffered in relative obscurity hands of the Serbs and Montenegrins. Condi- began his journalism career writing for African- until now, and you are helping us generate tions became much worse since the Milosevic American newspapers in Baltimore, Philadel- the attention our people deserve and recogni- regime unleashed its campaign of terror phia, and Richmond, VA. Hired by Toledo's tion that the intolerable situation we face against non-Serbs and Bosnia exploded into newspaper, the Blade, in 1947, Bill began as cannot be prolonged. war. In April 1992, the Bosniac people were ex- a general assignment reporter. Throughout his II. On the eve of the elections in Bosnia Sat- punged from the constitution of Yugoslavia. years with the paper, he held positions cover- Bosniacs living near the border were sub- ing the police, courthouse, and education urday, the eyes of America and the world are focused on the Balkans. Regardless of the jected to ‘‘ethnic cleansing’’ even though beats, and served as an assistant city editor, outcome of the Bosnian elections, the strug- they lived within Serbia. Over 60,000 Bosniacs have fled our home- news editor, and associate editor. His thrice gle to achieve lasting peace and freedom in land, dispersed throughout Europe and weekly editorial columns covering politics, the Balkans has just begun. As U.S. medi- America; sports, and topics of interest to African-Ameri- ator Richard Holbrooke said recently, the 250 Bosniacs have been killed, kidnapped cans became a staple of Toledo area news. Bosnia elections do not constitute the end of and/or disappeared; In 1951, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize the game, but rather the beginning of estab- In the townships of Priboj and Pljevlja, 51 nomination for a series of stories written after lishing democracy in former Yugoslavia. villages have been ethnically cleansed with a tour of 20 States on the conditions experi- Mr. Holbrooke’s recognition that the Day- homes looted and demolished; ton agreement was incomplete and inad- enced by black Americans. In 1971, he fol- 317 homes have been destroyed; equate implies that there is indeed unfin- Over 17,000 Bosniacs have been subjected to lowed that story with a series, ``Black Amer- ished business that must be resolved. We some form of state military-police brutality icaÐ20 Years Later,'' which won him a Robert agree with Mr. Holbrooke that a new Day- and terrorism; F. Kennedy Foundation Award. ton-type international conference on former During 1993 and 1994, our political leaders, The National Association of Black Journal- Yugoslavia should occur soon after the including Mr. Hadzic, were arrested and or- ists paid tribute to Bill for his ``pioneering spir- Bosnian elections to address the wide range ganized political processes were halted; it'' and ``outstanding leadership in the media of issues that were intentionally left out of An arrest warrant was issued for the Presi- industry.'' The same can be said of his role in last year’s agreements. dent of the Muslim National Council of The ‘‘Dayton II’’ agenda should include Sanjak and SDA, when he was going to a our community. Bill Brower and his wife Edna resolution of the status of the Sanjak region peace conference in Geneva; he has been liv- have been groundbreakers, trailblazers, and and other troubling, and potentially dan- ing in exile for three years. voices of strength and wisdom in Toledo. gerous conflicts that must be resolved before Please allow us to remind you that Sanjak Their dedication to one another continues to lasting peace can be achieved in the Balkans. is the only territory in the Federal Republic E1690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 of Yugoslavia where citizens do not have talks’’ with the Serb authorities during Rodney Severns, and her daughters Patty freedom of movement. People from Priboj which they are abused and terrorized. Severns Love and Penny Severns. She is and Pljevlja are forbidden from returning to U.S. pressure on the War Crimes Tribunal dearly missed, but we are comforted by her their villages from which they were expelled. in The Hague to charge those who destroyed memory and inspired by her legacy. Many Bosniac citizens have been sacked 51 villages and kidnapped and killed Bosniac from their jobs with state companies, lead- people in Sanjak. f ing to a serious humanitarian situation in VII. the country. LEO BALCER INDUCTED INTO THE Since 1991, the world has witnessed in the MICHIGAN POLKA MUSIC HALL V. Balkans the worst crimes against humanity OF FAME I can tell you today that President since World War II. At the War Crimes Tri- Ugljanin will return to Sanjak before the end bunal meeting in The Hague is demonstrat- of this month. When he does, we are afraid ing, the overwhelming preponderance of HON. DICK CHRYSLER he could be arrested by Yugoslav authorities. atrocities have been committed by the OF MICHIGAN This must not be allowed to happen. Serbs, in quest of a ‘‘Great Serbia.’’ With the We appeal to Members of the U.S. Congress Bosian elections Saturday a key benchmark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and parliamentarians around the world who in implementation of the Dayton agreement, Tuesday, September 24, 1996 are committed to political freedom and lib- the future is far from settled. erty to join us in an unprecedented dem- Indeed, the elections with the expected Mr. CHRYSLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today onstration of support for democracy. We in- fraud, manipulation, intimidation and in- to commend Leo A. Balcer. vite Members of the Congressional Human completeness will most likely perpetuate the Leo A. Balcer was born in Bay City, MI, in Rights Caucus to come to Sanjak, to accom- confusion and fall short of moving toward a 1932. Keeping with a family tradition of music, pany President Ugljanin as he returns, and unified Bosnia. Leo became a first-rate accordion player. I am to lend their opposition to the antidemo- The Bosnia people of Sanjak have endured pleased to witness Leo Balcer become the cratic Yugoslav regime at this critical time. a lot, and while we are prepared to negotiate We encourage U.S. and international jour- our fate in good faith, we call on the United newest member of the Michigan Polka Music nalists to shine the revealing spotlight of States of America, the one champion of Hall of Fame. media coverage on the Yugoslav autocratic, human rights and political freedom in the From playing with the ``Melody Makers'' in repressive and undemocratic regime. world, to come to our aid. Bay City St. Stanislaus High School, Leo con- We need your help, and we need it now. Thank you, again, for providing us this op- tinued his musical career in the U.S. Air Force VI. portunity to appear before you today. We are in 1952. His dance bands were fabulous en- prepared to respond to your questions. There are other peoples in the Balkans who tertainment, and were competitive in band have suffered tremendous hardships and f contests in the United States and abroad. atrocities, confirmed by dozens of investiga- After graduating from Michigan State Uni- tions and reports by officials such as Tadeusz IN HONOR OF HELEN L. SEVERNS versity in 1960, Leo and his family settled in Mazowiecki, former U.N. Special Rapporteur the Lansing area. Soon, Leo and his seven for human rights in former Yugoslavia, and piece band became a cornerstone of the mid- his successor, Mrs. Elisabeth Rhen. Reports HON. GLENN POSHARD from the U.N. Human Rights Commission, OF ILLINOIS Michigan music scene. Leo has brought joy to thousands of people as he led his band to res- U.S. State Department, Amnesty Inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national, Helskini Watch, and many others taurants, bars, dance clubs, and community have documented the Serbian-Montenegrin Tuesday, September 24, 1996 events. reign of terror and human rights violations. Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Leo's career has not been confined to the In 1991, the Muslim National Council of pay tribute to Mrs. Helen L. Severns, who United States. Along with performing competi- Sanjak encouraged all young men from passed away May 2, 1996. tively in Libya while in the Air Force, Leo has Sanjak and other parts of Yugoslavia not to performed twice in Austria at the International participate in the war in Slovenia and Cro- Born and raised in Decatur, IL, Helen Sev- atia. We have chosen a path of peaceful re- erns was a pillar of the community who served Polkafest. sistance to achieve a special status or auton- in countless ways up to the very day of her I salute the musical accomplishments of Leo omy within Yugoslavia. So far, the inter- passing. Balcer, and commend him for his years of national community has not addressed our The daughter of the late Russell Waggoner dedicated entertainment to the people of problem, in spite of the fact that we have and Goldie Waggoner Watson, Helen Severns Michigan and around the world. In the words chosen peaceful means to achieve that goal. of our Polish forefathers, ``gratulacje!'' That is a bad message for the future. was an active member of the Concordia Lu- While we accept, if not fully understand, theran Church. She was a tireless volunteer f why the Dayton Agreements focused solely for the Retired Senior Citizen Program, Meals- on the situation in Bosnia, now is the time On-Wheels and other civic groups, including DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ECONOMIC to look beyond Bosnia to the range of ethnic being given a lifetime membership award from RECOVERY ACT OF 1996 problems that will cause continued unrest in the Parent-Teachers Association. the Balkans until they are satisfactorily ad- Being a political volunteer was perhaps the dressed. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON In Dayton, the United States assumed a most colorful thread she wove into the fabric OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA leadership role toward seeking peace in the of her hometown. Helen Severns began her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Balkans. We applaud that leadership, and remarkable career when she served as Demo- ask that you now take the next steps to cratic election judge from 1972 to 1976. She Tuesday, September 24, 1996 begin soon after Saturday’s elections. On the was a precinct committeewoman from 1976 to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, this replace- agenda should be a special status for Sanjak 1992. She coordinated Macon County for Sen- ment bill contains an amendment which was which recognizes the rights and freedoms of ator PAUL SIMON, was a member of the Inde- meant to be incorporated into H.R. 3244, the our people. pendent Democratic Women's Organization, We seek: District of Columbia Economic Recovery Act of served as cochair of the Illinois Electoral Col- 1996. Only because of the rush to get H.R. Natinal equality within former Yugoslavia; lege in 1992 and represented Illinois as an A special status (autonomy) as a mecha- 3244 in on April 15, 1996, income tax day, nism to achieve national equality; elector to President Clinton's inauguration in was it omitted from the bill. This amendment The maintenance of the ‘‘outer wall’’ of 1993. is not an unusual provision. As is often the sanctions in Serbia-Montenegro until the Despite all of these lofty achievements, Hel- case with a bill which strives for particular ef- status of Sanjak is resolved; en's greatest joy was when her daughter won fects, this amendment provides a mechanism Return of the OSCE permanent mission to her first State Senate race. I have been hon- to measure those effects. The primary impor- Sanjak to help establish the necessary condi- ored to serve in the Illinois State Senate with tance of this amendment is to provide for tions for observing elections. Senator Penny Severns and to share the re- course corrections, if necessary. Because no An end to political persecution such as sponsibility of dealing with the issues impor- bill of this kind has been attempted before, un- that in Novi Pazar, our capital, where our tant to our many mutual constituents. With elected political representatives have no intended consequences could arise and freedom of movement. Their passports have Penny and Helen Severns, the apple did not changes may be needed. The data the Treas- been confiscated by Serbian police, making fall far from the tree. ury will provide will alert Congress of any need it impossible for them to travel. They are Helen Severns is survived by her husband, for changes or improvements in the bill based forced to come to so-called ‘‘informative Donald, her sons Donald Severns, Jr. and on actual experience. September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1691 THE ETHICS PROCESS we have an obligation to begin to gather reac- 1, the coalition will honor the following mem- tions and suggestions from Members and per- bers who truly demonstrate the selflessness HON. PORTER J. GOSS sons outside the Congress on these proposals and compassion of an entire organization. OF FLORIDA so that we are prepared to proceed with for- Michael Miller, who is the husband of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mal hearings later this year.'' founder of the coalition, has been an outstand- It has always been clear to me that ethics ing leader in our fight against breast cancer. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 process reform should be a bipartisan effort His wife's struggle with breast cancer has led Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I offer these com- and should be based on input from all points him to nearly a decade of outspoken advo- ments in response to those submitted by my of view. I don't think there is any disagreement cacy. Mr. Miller has owned and operated the dear friend, the ranking member of the Rules on that point. In fact, during our committee's A±OK Appliance Co. for 33 years. He is also Committee, Mr. MOAKLEY, late last week. Mr. unprecedented hearings to take input from an active trustee of his synagogue. Michael MOAKLEY was continuing the dialog about our Members and outside witnesses about ideas Miller has lived happily on Long Island with his ethics process and I wish to respond directly for building upon the changes that were made wife and three children since the 1960's. to his comments. to our rules in this Congress as we prepare for Denise Kleinman, another Coalition activist, I am delighted to know that members of the the 105th Congress, it became clear that has been working toward the creation of a minority are now engaging in a productive dis- many Members already have developed ideas Breast Cancer Awareness Clinic. Her lifetime cussion about the need to reviewÐand con- about improving the ethics process. of work truly represents how one individual sider changes toÐour current ethics process. The purpose of all of my efforts on this sub- can make such an extraordinary difference. As I have said for some time, it is my viewÐ ject is to move the review process forward in This former New York City teacher has been shared by many of our colleagues on both a productive manner so that we do not find involved in both her local PTA and in her syn- sides of the aisleÐthat the process is broken ourselves in the position where Members want agogue. She is also a volunteer for Island and needs comprehensive reform. change yet we are locked into the current Harvest which collects excess food and dis- Of course the existence and authority of the process for another whole Congress. It is my tributes it to the needy on Long Island. Denise Ethics Committee is provided for under rule X, view that there is advantage to having Mem- Kleinman currently resides in Dix Hills with her which is the unique province of our Rules bers involved in that effort who have had front- husband and three children. Committee. I agree that matters relating to this line experience with our current process. Carol Caruso has been one of the most ac- committee and its functions are best ad- I look forward to working with all my col- tive members of the Huntington Breast Cancer dressed without partisanship and with the best leagues on a bipartisan basis in addressing Action Coalition. Both she and her husband interests of this institution in mind. All of my this issue. have donated substantial resources from their efforts to date in attempting to bring about f family business in order to support this worth- constructive change in the current process while cause. Her actions demonstrate how a have been made in a spirit of bipartisan co- HONORING THE HUNTINGTON local business can work alongside a volunteer operation. BREAST CANCER ACTION COALI- organization in order to further the common in- The Rules Committee included a commit- TION terest of an entire community. Carol Caruso ment to review the ethics process, as pre- has also been an active volunteer in the Mul- scribed by House rule X, in our oversight plan HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN tiple Sclerosis Foundation. She currently lives for the 104th Congress. I refer interested ob- OF NEW YORK in Oyster Bay where she enjoys the company servers to the Government Reform and Over- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of her six grandchildren. sight Committee's report from March 1995 Tuesday, September 24, 1996 The Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition which incorporated the oversight plans of all truly represents the ideas of compassion, committees as required by rule X(2)(d). Spe- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today community and determination. Their selfless cifically, the Subcommittee on Legislative and to honor the extraordinary work of the Hun- actions will help others overcome their strug- Budget Process' intentions with respect to the tington Breast Cancer Action Coalition. This gles with breast cancer. Mr. Speaker, I ask my ethics process can be found on page 169 of coalition has been instrumental in escalating colleagues to join me in honoring these ex- that report, which states that ``the subcommit- our awareness about the high rate of breast traordinary individuals and the outstanding tee intends to review the mandate of the cancer throughout the Huntington community. work they have done for their community. The [standards] committee as established in rule The Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coali- organization's dynamic leaders and dedicated X, clause 4 as amended by the Ethics Reform tion conducts town meetings, provides breast volunteers should serve as a model for us all. Act of 1989 and the manner in which its mem- exam workshops and distributes educational f bers are chosen and required to serve.'' That literature. Moreover, this important organiza- particular oversight recommendation was tion works with the Suffolk County Department WE CAN NO LONGER WAIT FOR made as part of our committee's overall over- of Health Services to provide yearly mammo- MENTAL HEALTH PARITY sight agenda, and adopted by voice vote of grams at St. Hughes of Lincoln Church in our committee with no complaint by the minor- Huntington Station. The success of this inde- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO ity on February 14, 1995. pendent, grassroots organization has been OF OREGON Since that time I have made several efforts studied around the world. In fact, the Hunting- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to proceed with what I have always believed ton organization has inspired the creation of would be a bipartisan review of the current the Tokyo Breast Cancer Action Coalition. Tuesday, September 24, 1996 process, followed by a bipartisan discussion of The coalition was created on October 12, Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, Americans are options for reform for the next Congress. I had 1992, by a group of women led by Karen Mil- tired of being discriminated against by their in- many conversations with our subcommittee's ler, who cared deeply about the high rate of surance company. Mental health parity lan- ranking minority member, MARTIN FROST dur- breast cancer in their community and had guage included in the VA±HUD appropriation ing which he expressed continued reluctance been affected personally by this most serious bill was recently endorsed by an overwhelming to proceed on this subject. In fact, we con- condition. These women educated their fami- majority in the House. Nearly five million men, ducted a lengthy written correspondence as lies, friends, and neighbors about various pre- women and children suffer from a severe well, and in deference to him and to the ap- vention and early detection measures. By mental illness. Yet, only 2 percent of the men- parent wishes of the Democrat leadership, I 1993, the organization had opened administra- tally ill receive insurance coverage. Unfortu- postponed our formal review several times. I tive offices. Today, the Huntington Breast nately, greed seems to be the driving force did, however, proceed in my capacity as a Cancer Action Coalition has 1,500 active vol- behind efforts to deprive so many of our Member of this House in late January of this unteers, each of whom is committed to putting friends, relatives and neighbors of this basic year and put forward House Resolution 346, an end to this serious condition. The organiza- care. embodying my own ideas about ways in which tion has sent a woman's breast health survey We cannot wait any longer to subject mental the process should be revised. to 68,000 households throughout Huntington. health benefits to the same annual and life- At that time, Chairman SOLOMON released a So far, they have compiled 26,000 responses time caps as those for physical health. Cur- statement that said: ``We are honoring the re- in their computer data base. The coalition rently, private insurers place lifetime limits of quest of the ranking minority member on the eventually wants to use these findings to help $1 million for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Goss subcommittee, Mr. FROST, by not pro- determine the cause of the high rate of breast and tuberculosis but lifetime limits on mental ceeding with hearings at this time. But I think cancer in Huntington. At a dinner on October illness is typically set at $50,000 or less. This E1692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 disparity is a straightforward solution that will I understand that cuts will inevitably be and other early enterprises included a grist provide financial relief. made, and many of the President's funding re- mill, pottery, tavern, tannery, creamery, and A study conducted by Coopers & Lybrand quests will not be met as we wind our way distillery. The first school in the area was situ- indicates that mental parity legislation would through these budget debates. However, to ated at Hopewell in the old building erected by save over $16 million in Medicaid costs annu- those Members who feel it is necessary to bal- the Presbyterian congregation. The town of ally. People who exhaust their current health ance the budget by eliminating Goals 2000, New Bedford was a well-known stopping place care benefits are forced to fall back on the Perkins loans, and Healthy Start while also for stage and mail coaches traveling between Federal health care system. This is certainly slashing funding for Pell grants, teacher train- Mercer and Youngstown, OH. not my idea of responsible fiscal management ing programs, and Safe and Drug-Free A beautiful, rural area, New Bedford lies of our public health care. America's insurance Schools, I must ask that you reexamine your hundreds of feet above the water level of the companies can well afford to equalize caps for values. Shenango River. This close-knit community is both mental and medical conditions. We have For example, consider the words that home to some 300 residents, many of whom waited long enough for this comprehensive, fi- Tomika Harris of Fayette, MI wrote as she ap- can trace their roots of the founding families of nancially prudent approach to health care re- plied for a summer scholarship for needy stu- the town. Such early entrepreneurial spirit is form. By providing parity for mental health dents at the University of Southern Mis- today reflected in the pride, patriotism, and vir- benefits, we are helping millions of Americans sissippi. In response to the question, ``What tues of the citizens of this outstanding town. It move closer toward meaningful recovery. I impact will the loss of financial aid have on is a pleasure and an honor to congratulate urge all of my colleagues to listen to the your educational goals and what does finan- them on the occasion of this historic celebra- voices of concerned citizens and guarantee cial aid mean to you?'', Ms. Harris gave us an tion. mental health parity for all those in need of insight into how important financial aid and a f long-term treatment. higher education are to today's youth: PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF f The loss of financial aid will have a dra- FREEDOM TO MORRIS UDALL matic impact on not only me, but also my RECOGNIZING OLYMPIC ACHIEVE- peers. In my community, there is mostly MENT AND WOMEN’S ATHLETICS lower middle class and poverty stricken peo- HON. GEORGE MILLER ple. However, most of the kids want to con- OF CALIFORNIA HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI tinue their education, but because we have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MAINE low employment rates, we depend on finan- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 cial aid terribly to attend a higher education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES institution. If Congress takes financial aid Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, two Tuesday, September 24, 1996 away, that will be more students on the weeks ago, President Bill Clinton awarded the Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I want to take streets probably selling drugs instead of Presidential Medal of Freedom to our former learning in a classroom. To me, financial aid a moment to recognize the outstanding ac- colleague, and my good friend, Morris Udall. I is not money to go to college, but an oppor- can not think of a more deserving recipient of complishment of a gifted athlete and special tunity for success. constituent of mine. Her name is Diane Madl. our nation's highest civilian award. Perkins loans, Pell grants, Goals 2000, Mo represented the 2nd District of Arizona She is a talented field hockey player and Healthy Start and many of these other pro- in Congress for 30 years, coming in as a coach. Diane is also an Olympian. At the At- grams serve as primary vehicles to lift by young upstart bent on dismantling the old se- lanta games, she helped the U.S. women's State out of the poverty that has consumed niority system and leaving as one of our most field hockey team to a very respectable fifth generations of bright, young minds. Even now, revered senior Members. place finish. All of Maine is rightfully proud of I can hear the voices of the mothers and fa- Mo served as Chairman of the House Inte- Diane's selection for the U.S. team and of her thers I see each weekend in Mississippi telling rior and Insular Affairs Committee for fourteen performance at the centennial games. years. He was instrumental in leading the way Perhaps more importantly, however, Maine me that they know their child will have a for the enactment of landmark legislation pro- people are grateful for her work at the Univer- chance to end the cycle of broken dreams if tecting the environment as well as the rights of sity of Maine in Orono. As an assistant field he or she can only get a Head Start. Now, just American Indians and those living in the U.S. hockey coach, Diane serves as a teacher and as years of hard work by teachers and public officials have helped Mississippi and this Na- Territories. mentor to many female athletes. Along with Some of the laws which now stand as a tes- head coach Terry Kix, Diane is helping to tion to finally begin throwing off the heavy shrouds of poverty, do not send us back into tament to Chairman Udall are: the Alaska build a strong athletic program; one that is in- Lands Act, the 1984 Wilderness Act, the 1982 stilling valuable lessons in each woman asso- an abyss of shattered lives and underedu- cated minds. Nuclear Waste Management Act, the Amer- ciated with it. ican Indian Religious Freedom Act, the Indian Diane's commitment to excellence in the Each of us has a duty as elected official to Child Welfare Act, the Alcohol and Substance Olympics and at the University of Maine, as heed these voices. Listen to them, they are Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Na- well as her dedication to female athletes and the children of today hoping for tomorrow. tive American Graves Protection and Repatri- belief in all the good that athletes can do is f ation Act of 1989, the National Trails System deserving of our recognition, and a heartfelt TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF NEW Improvements Act of 1988, the Wild and Sce- thank you. BEDFORD nic Rivers Act of 1968, the Federal Land Pol- f icy and Management Act of 1976, the Archae- CONGRESS MUST PRIORITIZE STU- HON. RON KLINK ological Resources Protection Act of 1979, the DENT FINANCIAL AID AND EDU- OF PENNSYLVANIA Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, CATION PROGRAMS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the Compact of Free Association with the Trust Territories of the Pacific. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Tuesday, September 24, 1996 Mr. Speaker, Mo Udall was so successful in getting legislation passed because he was a OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize the master at building coalitions out of diverse in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES town of New Bedford on the occasion of its terests. I am inspired each time I sit in the Tuesday, September 24, 1996 200th anniversary celebration. Morris K. Udall hearing room of the Longworth Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I am con- New Bedford, located in northern Lawrence House Office Building where Mo served and cerned that as the budget process for fiscal County, was settled in 1796 by James, Thom- presided for three decades. Mo's portrait look- year 1997 comes to a close, whether through as, and Andrew Black. The Black family estab- ing down at us from its perch over the fire- an omnibus appropriations bill or by normal lished a 400-acre tract which today encom- place reminds me of the fairness, humor, and appropriations bills, this Congress may not passes the entire town of New Bedford. The dignity with which he ran the committee. The sufficiently prioritize student financial aid and town itself was named for Dr. Samuel Bedford, issues before the Interior (now Resources) education programs. As we all search to bal- whose Bedford claim included portions of land Committee have always been contentious. But ance the budget, let us not forget the heavy in Mercer and Lawrence Counties. Mo Udall was able to bring us all together to burden that our educational institutions have The original town, designed by Daniel make the important decisions on how best to for preparing today's youth to lead America in Inbody, was laid out in 1818, and consisted of protect our precious natural resources for fu- the next century. 89 lots. In 1827, a post office was established ture generations. September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1693 In 1976 Mo ran for President of the United plea for land no longer needed by DoD. The military presence on our island will work with States. Many say his incredible wit and un- second conference built on the initial good will us to undo the damage done by this DoD ac- abashed kindness got in his way. He simply as we discussed actions to be taken to return tion. After this latest crisis with Iraq passes, would not attack his opponents. After coming land. Guam will be called upon again to serve the in a close second in numerous primary battles, It used to be our common ground to agree national security interest. If we want to have a Mo stepped back and refocused on the envi- that DoD should in fact give up land it no reliable partner in Guam, we have to work to ronment. He also put his carefully collected longer needs. In preparing for the Guam Land return unneeded land to the people of Guam. notes together and authored Too Funny to Be Conferences, DoD prepared a comprehensive GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE President, a compilation of some of his favor- study detailing its needs for the futureÐa DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ite campaign stories and political humor. I study drafted by operational commanders in Washington, DC, September 24, 1996. Hon. DON YOUNG, think he wrote this book so he could just hand the Pacific and on Guam. Now we learn today Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of it out each time one of us came up to him and that past assurances by a whole array of mili- Representatives, Washington, DC. ask him to tell a story just one more time so tary officials over the past twenty five years DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In response to your we could get it straight and then use it our- are no longer valid. Now we learn that DoD request, the Department of Defense provides selves. does not know what its land needs are, and in the following views on H.R. 3501, the ‘‘Guam Mo is a World War II veteran and played fact, would rater not return land to the people Land Return Act.’’ The Department of Defense opposes enact- professional basketball for the Denver Nug- of Guam, preferring instead to give its excess ment of Section 2 of H.R. 3501. Section 2 gets; he is also an attorney and private pilot. holdings to the Fish and Wildlife Service. would give the Government of Guam a prior- Mo lost one of his eyes in a childhood acci- It is impossible for Guam to make a case for ity over Federal agencies with respect to the dent. His basketball prowess was so unaf- excess lands if we do not know what DoD's acquisition of Federal real property declared fected by this disability that one sport reporter needs are. It is troubling if DoD does not know by one agency to be excess to that agency’s claimed the false eye to be a myth. itself what it needs are. But it is even more ri- needs. Specifically, Section 2 would amend Mo's stories are legendary. He made us diculous, if just for the sake of the Fish and the Organic Act of Guam to require the Ad- laugh, he made us think, and he made this Wildlife's interests, DoD would now repudiate ministrator of GSA to transfer to the Gov- its own report issued just seventeen months ernment of Guam, at no cost, all Federal real Nation a better place for our children and our property on Guam declared excess by any children's children. As we get caught up in this ago by the operational commands where re- Federal agency, notwithstanding the possi- contentiousness and tumult of this Congress, leasable lands were listed in great detail acre bility that another Federal agency may have we should ponder one of Mo Udall's most oft by acre. a demonstrable need for that property. In repeated lines: ``Oh Lord, may you help me We are told today that DoD prefers to give this way, the proposed bill would, in effect, today to utter words which are soft and ten- land to the Fish and Wildlife Service just so trump the existing GSA property disposal derÐfor tomorrow I may have to eat them.'' that it may take these lands back at some in- process. Mr. Speaker, today our friend Mo Udall re- determinate point in the future for some un- Our principal objection to Section 2 is that it represents a piecemeal approach to the mains in a nursing home not far from here. known contingency. resolution of issues currently being discussed Parkinson's Disease has rendered this excel- Yet, I would point out that all the operational with the Guamanians in the context of a lent communicator unable to regale us with his commanders who gave their input to the 1994 draft Guam Commonwealth Act. The Guama- wisdom and his wit. Yet his good deeds here Guam Land Use Plan did in fact consider all nians, through Mr. John Garamendi, Deputy will be long remembered, just as they so ap- their needs for any credible contingency. It is Secretary of the Interior and the Adminis- propriately earned him the Medal of Freedom. now amazing to me that the Department of tration’s Special Representative for the Congratulations, Mo, on receiving the Presi- Defense has surrendered its military planning Guam Commonwealth negotiations, have dential Medal of Freedom. functions to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. proposed a draft Guam Commonwealth Act I want to enter into the record the three for consideration by interested Federal agen- f cies. (An earlier version of this draft was in- taskings that the Guam Land Use Plan ad- DEFENSE BREAKS COMMITMENTS troduced in the 104th Congress as H.R. 1056, dressed: the ‘‘Guam Commonwealth Act’’; the draft TO GUAM (1) Review the requirements for military land under consideration in these negotiations holdings based on foreseeable mission has evolved significantly from that which re- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD taskings and force levels; mains before Congress.) The Department of OF GUAM (2) Develop a comprehensive plan for all Defense has been actively engaged in discus- sions and is working with all concerned par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DoD land requirements on Guam which con- siders combined service use of property where ties to develop a mutually satisfactory posi- Tuesday, September 24, 1996 tion on all issues presented in the draft feasible; and Guam Commonwealth Act, including those Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, in the past (3) Identify opportunities for functional con- concurrently presented by Section 2 of this four weeks, Guam has shown once again its solidations and joint use arrangements, and bill. Because the disposition of excess Fed- immense value to the projection of our na- address environmental considerations that af- eral lands on Guam is being addressed in the tional interests in the western Pacific. Guam is fect land use. context of negotiations on the draft Guam the base that launched the B±52s against Nowhere in the Guam Land Use Plan is Commonwealth Act, and because resolution Iraq. Guam is now the temporary home for there any mention of giving excess lands to of this issue is closely linked to other land over 2100 Kurdish refugees who were evacu- the Fish and Wildlife Service for some un- issues presented by the Guam Common- ated from Iraq. And Guam may be called on known contingency. But now that Congress is wealth Act, the Department of Defense be- lieves Congressional action on Section 2 of again in the coming days to do even more to considering legislation to give the people of H.R. 3501 is not appropriate at this time. We help with the Kurdish refugees. Guam the first right of refusal for any excess recommend instead that this issue be consid- Guam is the reliable partner for United Federal land, DoD suddenly remembers that ered only in the context of the more com- States interests in Asia, indeed the world. But this is what they want to do with excess lands. prehensive Guam Commonwealth discus- recent actions of the Department of Defense This is wrong. This is unfair to the people of sions. The Department of Defense is commit- threaten to undermine this partnership, and to Guam who have been the most accommodat- ted to making every reasonable effort to determine the good will between the people of ing community for the needs of our national reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of Guam and the military. security. all the issues presented by the draft Guam Today DoD sent a letter to the Chairman of We cannot make progress on land issues Commonwealth Act, and to that end will continue to participate cooperatively in the House Committee on Resources objecting on Guam unless we deal with the issues in a interagency discussions of that draft Act. to certain provisions of my bill to return excess forthright and open manner. We cannot accept In the event Congress elects to consider federal land to the people of Guam. The basis double dealing and broken promises. We can- H.R. 3501 outside of the Guam Common- of the DoD objections cause us to wonder if not let a special interest, the environmental- wealth discussions, the Department of De- any progress has been made in Guam's ef- ists, and their narrow agenda define and not fense has several more specific concerns with forts to return excess lands over the past influence the entire relationship between the enactment of Section 2 as currently drafted. The Department of Defense currently re- twenty five years. people of Guam and the military bases. lies on the flexibility inherent in the GSA In 1993 and again in 1994, I hosted two That is what happened today in the DoD let- land disposal process to ensure the viability Guam Land Conferences that DoD partici- ter to Congress. I hope that those who are se- of current and future missions. The existing pated in. The first land conference, held on rious about solving land issues to ensure the process allows the Department of Defense to Guam, allowed our people to make a direct future good will of the people of Guam to the transfer lands not presently being actively E1694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 managed for core needs (e.g., certain safety Navy and 20,300 acres are owned by the Air tion actions and timeframe for completion. and buffer zones) to another Federal agency Force. The total DOD land holdings con- It should be noted that property disposal ac- to further that agency’s mission, yet retain stitute approximately 33 percent of the total tions for contaminated areas must be de- the ability both to protect continuing oper- land area of Guam. ferred until environmental mitigation stud- ations on retained lands and, under certain Projected base loading requirements pro- ies and clean up actions are completed. For limited circumstances, obtain access to the vided the major focus for GLUP 94. The Air example, any military land listed on the Na- transferred lands to meet national defense Force’s current personnel loading is 2,500 tional Priority List (NPL), which includes contingencies. This flexibility is critically persons (PN). No personnel loading changes all land owned by the Air Force on Guam, important to the Department of Defense and are anticipated in the near- or long-term, al- must be first certified clean by the Adminis- the nation. While the Department is quite though there is a need to maintain an ade- trator of the U.S. Environmental Protection willing to discuss with Guam alternative quate footprint on Guam to accommodate Agency (EPA). ways of providing this needed flexibility, the the Air Force’s contingency plan for the Pa- Department believes these discussions would cific Region. The Navy’s current authorized f more profitably take place in the context of personnel loading is 7,700 PN. Reductions in the overall Guam Commonwealth proposal. the near-term are expected to occur due to TRIBUTE TO JOHN LOCKHART, In addition, Section 2 is unclear with re- the closure of Naval Air Station (NAS) LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR Agana and the transfer of supply ship oper- spect to its effect on existing Federal envi- THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE ronmental laws. As currently drafted, it is ations from military control to the Military difficult to reconcile the requirement of Sec- Sealift Command (MSC). These actions OF EDUCATION tion 2 for the immediate transfer to Guam of would result in an estimated loading of 5,600 all excess federal lands with the requirement PN. Based on the recent decision to tempo- HON. BOB FILNER of Section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive En- rarily relocate the VQ–1 and VQ–5 squadrons vironmental Response, Compensation, and to CONUS, this figure will decrease to ap- OF CALIFORNIA Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) that all nec- proximately 4,600 PN. Neither the Air Force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essary environmental cleanup actions be in nor the Navy have long-term land require- place and operating successfully before prop- ments to accommodate a potential rollback Tuesday, September 24, 1996 erty may be transferred from Federal owner- scenario. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ship. In order to meet the requirements of [Note: During the final stages of the prepa- ration of this report, potential changes to commemorate the retirement of John Section 120(h)(3) of CERCLA, the Govern- Lockhart, who later this month will complete a ment of Guam must be prepared to wait baseloading on Guam were announced as until all necessary cleanup actions have been part of the Base Realignment and Closure distinguished career in education spanning taken (which may—depending on the com- (BRAC) process for 1995. These proposed nearly 30 years, including the last 20 as the plexity of the situation, the risk presented, changes were not incorporated in this report legislative advocate for the San Diego County and the availability of resources—take sev- since the final decisions for BRAC 95 will not Office of Education. eral years). be final until Fall of this year.] As legislative advocate, John Lockhart has In summary, the Department of Defense DOD land requirements were addressed through analyses of various functional areas. been charged with a multitude of difficult opposes enactment of Section 2 of H.R. 3501 tasks: following education legislation both in as currently drafted. While we prefer resolv- This effort was guided by an overall land use ing this issue in the context of the Guam concept which recommended the consolida- the California Legislature and in Congress; commonwealth discussions, if Congress tion of military activities in the northern working closely with local, State, and Federal elects to consider H.R. 3501 at this time, we and southern sectors of the island. Such a officials in San Diego County; coordinating request that it consider the attached redraft- concept would create more efficient oper- with superintendents, trustees, and staff of the ing of that bill. I am forwarding a letter ex- ations and lower operational costs. The re- San Diego County School District; and orga- pressing similar views on S. 1804 (which con- sult of the functional analyses was the iden- tification of lands which are currently devel- nizing an endless number of programs, brief- tains language identical to Section 2 of H.R. ings, and workshops. 3501) to Senator Murkowski, Chairman of the oped and required for military use, in addi- Senate Energy and National Resources Com- tion to undeveloped areas that are impacted For all of these responsibilities, John mittee and Senator McCain, Chairman of the by DOD missions (i.e., training areas, explo- Lockhart has had one goal: to improve the Senate Armed Services Committee, Readi- sive safety zones, electromagnetic inter- education of elementary school students in ness Subcommittee. ference/hazard zones, and aircraft safety San Diego with leadership and service. As a The Office of Management and Budget ad- zones). The process also identified areas not former member of the San Diego School vises that there is no objection, from the required for DOD mission requirements. Board, I can attest to the fact that John standpoint of the Administration’s program, An overview of land release recommenda- tions is presented in Figure ES–1. Rec- Lockhart has achieved this goal year after to the presentation of these views for the year. The entire San Diego County edu- consideration of the Committee. ommendations of this study propose the re- Sincerely, lease or potential release of an estimated cational community will remember John for his 8,207 acres. This includes 3,670 acres of land JUDITH A. MILLER. efforts to improve the educational quality of owned by the Air Force, and 4,537 acres Enclosure. our schools. owned by the Navy. When combined with John began his career in 1957 as a science GUAM LAND USE PLAN UPDATE 3,200 acres previously identified as excess, The island of Guam is strategically located the DOD footprint on Guam is projected to education researcher for the National Science at the boundary between the Pacific Ocean decrease by about one fourth. Foundation. He next served as executive as- and Philippine Sea, and has been an integral Several major steps must be completed sistant to the chief lobbyist at the National part of the U.S. military’s base support com- prior to final disposal of the property. First, Education Association. plex since World War II. Guam is a major lo- plant account holding activities need to sub- Beginning in 1966 he was an educational gistic, communication, surveillance, and mit reports of excess, environmental certifi- systems specialist at Litton Educational Pub- weather center in the Western Pacific, and is cation forms and McKinney Act checklists to lishing in Washington, DC. He later served as becoming more important as a training area the Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engi- for units assigned to the island, as well as neering Command (PACNAVFACENGCOM) vice president of the Taber Management Co. transient units. via their chain of command to the major in Washington, DC, where he helped edu- The intent of the Guam Land Use Plan Up- claimant level. Environmental baseline sur- cation clients with membership, funding, and date (GLUP 94) is to: veys may be prepared to complete the envi- program promotion, and was involved in the Review the requirements for military land ronmental certification forms. The next step marketing of multimedia materials in applied holdings based on foreseeable mission is to request Washington, D.C. approvals for behavioral sciences. taskings and force levels. disposal actions. Then, legal property de- John has also worked for the Washington Develop a comprehensive plan for all DOD scriptions and easement boundaries must be land requirements on Guam which considers established. The above tasks may require State Department of Public Instruction and the combined service use of property where fea- one and two years to complete, respectively. Colorado Education Association. sible. The initial environmental baseline surveys Since his arrival to San Diego in 1977, John Identify opportunities for functional con- will cost approximately $520,000, and could be has become a highly respected member of the solidations and joint use arrangements, and higher if follow-up studies are required. The Association of California School Administra- address environmental considerations that cost of preparing property descriptions will tors. His contributions as legislative advocate affect land use. be approximately $300,000. The study area for GLUP 94 includes all Following the environmental baseline sur- for education in San Diego County will forever land currently owned by the Department of veys, environmental mitigation studies (in- be remembered and appreciated. I ask all Defense (DOD) on Guam. This amounts to a cluding clean-up analyses, cultural resource residents of San Diego County to join me in total of approximately 44,800 acres of land. surveys, etc.) would be conducted in order to saying ``well done'' to a true leader and advo- Of this, about 24,500 acres are owned by the determine necessary environmental mitiga- cate for education. September 25, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1695 40TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY THE MANAGED CARE ORIENTA- Managed care claims to be effective be- OF FATHER STANLEY CZARNOTA TION AND MEDICAL PROFILE cause it works with the patient to ``manage'' ACT health and prevent illness. When the govern- ment is paying the bill, we ought to demand HON. DICK CHRYSLER HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK that plans live up to this promise by mandating OF CALIFORNIA the orientation and medical profile before their OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES payment begins. In the medical profiling en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counter, the HMO can begin to work with the Tuesday, September 24, 1996 enrollee on issues such as diabetes, lack of Tuesday, September 24, 1996 Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to immunization, obesity, smoking, alcoholism, introduce ``The Managed Care Orientation and pre-cancerous skin conditions, high blood Mr. CHRYSLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Medical Profile Act.'' to commend Father Stanley Czarnota. pressureÐthe whole range of potential health For the past decade, the Medicare and problems that a good HMO should know about Father Stanley Czarnota was born in Wolka, Medicaid programs have been joining the na- their enrollees and be working to improve. tional movement to managed care. Medicare Poland, in January of 1933 in a small village The August 1996 issue of New York's Unit- enrollment in capitated Health Maintenance located along the largest river in Poland. He is ed Hospital Fund newsletter ``PolicyLine'' Organizations (HMOs) jumped from 441,000 the youngest child of Frank and Helen, and he shows why the idea of requiring a meeting members in 1985 to almost 3.5 million bene- has two sisters, Mary and Jessica. and work-up before we start paying HMOs ficiaries as of March 1996. Medicaid enroll- makes a great deal of sense: Father Czarnota graduated from high school ment in managed care has been more dra- in 1951 and then attended Catholic Lubin Uni- matic as States have received Federal waivers Even if specifically required to assume cer- versity. In 1956, he received his degree in the- to enroll almost all of their Medicaid recipients tain public health responsibilities, however, ology and was ordained a priest on December in HMOs. managed care plans may not yet have the ex- perience or systems to fulfill their respon- 22, 1956. He worked in Poland as an assist- The growth in managed care is largely due ant pastor and then pastor at Borowicz, lo- sibilities, as experienced in Wisconsin dem- to the aggressive marketing practices of man- onstrates. Five years into its managed care cated near the Russian border. aged care plans. HMOs place financial incen- initiative, Milwaukee experienced a measles Relatives from both Fr. Czarnota's mother's tives on door-to-door agents to enroll as many epidemic. According to Paul Nannis, Milwau- and father's family reside in the United States. new members as the plans can handle. Med- kee Commissioner of Health, the city had His father spent 10 years in Michigan before icaid HMOs even stake out food stamp offices 1,100 cases of measles in 1990, mostly among returning to Poland. In 1976, Father targeting would-be enrollees with free gifts and disadvantaged preschool-aged children. Eighty-three percent of these children were Czarnota's family came to America and fell in high pressure tactics. Unfortunately, these practices put some of in HMOs; three of them died. Subsequent love with this country. After receiving permis- our most vulnerable populations at severe risk. analysis revealed that of all the preschoolers sion from his bishop in Poland, Father Consumer advocates have reported that Medi- enrolled in the HMOs, two-thirds were not Czarnota applied for permanent residence in appropriately immunized. In the wake of this care and Medicaid beneficiaries are often en- the United States. He was accepted in the crisis, the department of health provided rolled without understanding what they are Lansing dioceses and began working in this 20,000 shots in a ten-week period, 55 percent signing. Some unscrupulous health plans even of them to children enrolled in HMOs. area. On August 6, 1981, he became a citizen prey on non-English speakers or the mentally of the United States of America. He described In analyzing the events that led to the cri- handicapped. As a result, many new enrollees sis, Mr. Nannis said that the independent the event as ``an unforgettable day, a very are left clueless as to how their health plan practice associations that were operating as special day in my life, a day I will never forget works or how to access care while the HMOs managed care organizations had not fun- and will always treasure.'' begin receiving payments from the govern- damentally altered the way they delivered Father Czarnota has always stated that he ment for care they are not providing. primary care services. Simply renaming the had the marvelous opportunity to repay this Once an individual is enrolled, Medicare existing system managed care and changing the reimbursement process for physicians country for adopting him by accepting a com- sends the HMO somewhere between $300 and $700 per month (depending on the region who continue to practice medicine the same mission in the U.S. Navy on May 15, 1988. On way they always have done does not magi- of the nation) to maintain the health of that September 29, 1996, Father Czarnota will cel- cally manage anybody’s care, said Mr. ebrate his 40th ordination anniversary as a person and to treat them when they are sick. Nannis. priest. In many casesÐperhaps most casesÐMedi- care can spend thousands and thousands of While the Milwaukee example refers to a A former commanding officer in the Navy dollars on behalf of an enrollee before that Medicaid managed care type program, I be- stated, ``Father Stanley no matter where he person ever visits the HMO. In the meantime, lieve its lessons apply more broadly. As the works has left a very important message with the health of the enrollee can actually be dete- article continues, Mr. Nannis is quoted as say- many people. No matter what task, and there riorating and more serious problems can be ing are many in various areas, his work with the developing. * * * public health agencies [read: HCFA] youth or older community have left a healthy The legislation I propose today address this and HMOs need to be at the same table be- and lasting impression of encouragement and problem by making HMOs more accountable fore initiatives start. Managed care plans always going out of his way to improve or be for the lives they enroll. In order to enroll new should be expected to provide uniform data helpful with the individuals when needed.'' patients, HMOs would have to fulfill the follow- on enrollees including prevalence and cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability; tim- Father Stanley Czarnota is well known in ing requirements before payment begins: First, conduct an orientation meeting with ing and frequency of immunizations; and ef- Flint, Ann Arbor, Detroit and Lansing for his fectiveness of interventions. the new enrollees introducing them to man- work with the refugees from Poland. His work aged care and clarifying where to access care, HMOs and managed care can be a wonder- has been fulfilled when he saw newcomers which benefits are covered, and all payment ful thing for the health of the American peo- pursue their dreams in America and succeed structures including deductibles and copay- pleÐbut only if people know how to use their in many fields of work, not only for them- ments. HMO and only if their HMO works with them selves, but also for their families. Second, conduct a preventive screening as to prevent the minor problems of today from His motto is quite simple: ``Don't worry, be defined by the Secretary and an immunization becoming the medical catastrophes of tomor- happy.'' assessment for children. row. E1696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 25, 1996 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Judiciary Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, September 26, 1996, may be found in the Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Immigration Subcommittee agreed to by the Senate on February 4, To hold oversight hearings on activities 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- MEETINGS SCHEDULED of the Immigration and Naturalization tem for a computerized schedule of all Service. meetings and hearings of Senate com- OCTOBER 2 SD–226 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- 9:00 a.m. tees, and committees of conference. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry This title requires all such committees To hold hearings to examine renewable CANCELLATIONS to notify the Office of the Senate Daily fuels and the future security of United Digest—designated by the Rules Com- States energy supplies. SR–332 SEPTEMBER 26 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose 9:30 a.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and 9:30 a.m. Environment and Public Works Commerce, Science, and Transportation any cancellations or changes in the Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Aviation Subcommittee meetings as they occur. Nuclear Safety Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the status As an additional procedure along To hold oversight hearings to examine of air service to small communities. the Federal Emergency Management with the computerization of this infor- SR–253 Agency response to Hurricane Fran. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 10:00 a.m. Digest will prepare this information for SD–406 Indian Affairs Judiciary printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold oversight hearings on the regu- Business meeting, to consider pending section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD latory activities of the National Indian calendar business. on Monday and Wednesday of each Gaming Commission. SD–226 week. SH–216