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TRIBUTE TO HANK KETCHAM through a variety of other media, including Cohen, an extensive search was launched books and television. The hit TV show that that yielded Paul Winthrop Wood, a Canadian HON. SAM FARR was produced from 1959 to 1963 is still widely born artist. Mr. Wood comes from a family of OF CALIFORNIA seen around the country and was updated into renowned architects and builders and brought IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a popular animation series by the CBS tele­ to Temple Emanuel an innate understanding Wednesday, May 15, 1996 vision network. A 2-hour prime-time live action of the Old Testament and the many creative "Dennis the Menace" broadcast was aired in and imaginative themes that flow from it. It Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, it is September 1987 and in 114 television markets was his early upbringing by his mother that my great honor to rise in recognition of a man the following month. endowed him with a rich blend of talent and who has brought both smiles and laughter to Over the past 46 years, Mr. Ketcham has insight that would be brought to fruition by the countless Americans. Henry (Hank) Ketcham, sold more than 50 million "Dennis the Men­ many religious building challenges he under­ who created the famed "Dennis the Menace" ace" books, including a four-part anthology, a took. cartoon strip, is being honored Friday with a series of comic books from Marvel Comics In rising to the challenge of bringing to the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Carmel and a favorite of Ketcham's, "Dennis and the synagogue a sense of love, understanding Arts Festival. Bible Kids." and compassion, Mr. Wood succeeded grand­ A resident of my congressional district, Mr. Throughout the years, Dennis' civic-minded­ Ketcham has led a distinguished, artistic life ly. It is with great pride and love that the trust­ ness has also made him a popular spokesman that we all can celebrate. Born in Seattle in ees of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck de­ for a number of worthy causes, including the 1920, he first became interested in drawing at clared Sunday, May 5, as Emanuel day. As Boy Scouts of America, UNICEF, and the the age of 7 when a local art director and fam­ the hundreds of congregants of Temple Eman­ ily friend drew cartoon sketches to make him International Red Cross. He has had a starring uel gathered on that day, it was most exciting laugh. With considerable talent, he parlayed role in two important public service messages and reaffirming that in the truest tradition of this love of cartooning into a number of im­ through comic books entitled "Dennis Takes a the American spirit, this beautiful congregation pressive positions throughout his career. Poke at Poison" and "Coping with Family continues to so willingly give of itself, to its After entering the University of Washington Stress." members and the community. as an art major in 1937, Mr. Ketcham moved To this day, "Dennis the Menace" continues to bring joy to children and adults alike. The to Hollywood 1 year later where he worked at TRIBUTE TO SARA J. WHITE the Walter Lantz animation studio, home of comic strip is widely read throughout the world the "Woody the Woodpecker" cartoon series. and, in fact, is delivered to my doorstep every Soon after, Mr. Ketcham was lured by the day I am in Washington in the Washington HON. ANNA G. £..SHOO Walt Disney studios, where he worked on Post. Though 46 this year, Dennis remains as OF CALIFORNIA "Pinocchio," "Fantasia" and many other fa­ youthful and entertaining as ever. Of course, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mous Disney productions until the outbreak of this is a tribute to Hank Ketcham and his con­ Wednesday, May 15, 1996 World War II. siderable talent. It is my great honor to salute Desiring to serve his country, Mr. Ketcham him as he receives this well-deserved Lifetime Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great enlisted in the U.S. Navy and, as a chief pho­ Achievement Award. pleasure that I call to the attention of my col­ tographer specialist, developed a variety of leagues the installation early next month of cartoons, magazines, posters, and animated Sara J. White, M.S., as president of the Amer­ film spots to encourage his fellow Americans TEMPLE EMANUEL OF GREAT ican Society of Health-System Pharmacists to purchase war bonds. To help supplement NECK IS REDEDICATED [ASH P] at the society's 53d annual meeting in his military pay, Mr. Ketcham also started San Diego. cartooning for magazines, including the Satur­ HON. GARY L ACKERMAN ASHP is the 30,000-member national pro­ day Evening Post, which bought a weekly OF NEW YORK f essional association representing pharmacists panel. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home­ After the war, Mr. Ketcham fully launched Wednesday, May 15, 1996 himself into the highly competitive world of care agencies, and other components of freelance cartooning. Because of his immense Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today health care systems. The society has exten­ talent, he quickly became one of this country's to commemorate the rededication of Temple sive publishing and educational programs de­ most successful artists, selling his work regu­ Emanuel of Great Neck, which occurred on signed to help members improve their delivery larly to Collier's, the Saturday Evening Post, May 5, 1996. This day, hereby known as of pharmaceutical care, and it is a national ac­ Ladies' Home Journal, Liberty, the New York­ Emanuel day, culminates a 1O year effort that crediting organization for pharmacy residency er, as well as to advertising agencies. By this has served to beautify the synagogue, and en­ and pharmacy technician training programs. time, Mr. Ketcham was also married and the hance it as an ongoing source of inspiration to Since October 1992, Professor White has father of a son named, you guessed it, Den­ its congregants and the Great Neck commu­ been director of pharmacy at Stanford Univer­ nis, whom my sister Francesca, frequently nity. Conceived by Rabbi Robert Widom, spir­ sity Hospital, a 500-bed academic health babysat. itual leader or Temple Emanuel, the project science center, which I am privileged to rep­ In October 1950, the "Dennis the Menace" evolved into the design of six stained glass resent. She now holds this position with Stan­ cartoon strip was created and, less than a windows for the synagogue's sanctuary, a new ford Health Services, a health care system year later, it was syndicated to 18 news­ ark and eternal light. The initial project, under formed last September. The Stanford Health papers. Mr. Ketcham received the prestigious the direction of Rabbi Widom, undertook a Services Pharmacy has five inpatient sat­ Billy deBeck Trophy as the outstanding car­ search that would last for 1O years until the ellites, three outpatient pharmacies, an operat­ toonist of 1952. Within the past 1O years, appropriate artist was selected and the cre­ ing room satellite, and a home pharmacy serv­ "Dennis the Menace" has been read in more ative plans were developed. ice. As director of pharmacy. she directs all fi­ than 1,000 different newspapers in 48 coun­ Through the combined efforts of the con­ nancial, operational, and human resource tries and has been translated into 19 different gregation's leadership team of president Lloyd components of a service with 100 full-time languages. Goldfarb, chair of the refurbishing committee, personnel serving the health care needs of In the following years, Mr. Ketcham ex­ Paula Held Scharf, brotherhood president, more than 2 million people. She is also clinical panded his lovable character's popularity John Holzer and sisterhood president, Carol professor of pharmacy at the University of

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May 15, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11461 California-San Francisco School of Pharmacy. defense spending within the framework of a chant Marine Academy received its full funding Prior to her current position, Professor White balanced budget. of $30.9 million for 1996 and I am prepared to was associate director of pharmacy at the Uni­ After a 10-year decline in military spending, take up that fight again. versity of Kansas Medical Center from 1975 to this measure revitalizes our Nation's defense, For too long the extraordinary contributions 1992. bolstering our national security interest at of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy have A prolific author on topics of pharmaceutical home and abroad and turning back the hollow management and human and financial re­ military policies of the Clinton administration. A been overlooked. The Academy has always source management, Professor White's re­ strong, prepared military is vital for the secu­ been connected to national defense as well as search has appeared in more than 100 phar­ rity of this country. In this era of fiscal re­ maritime commerce in peace and war. Today, macy, nursing, and medical journal articles straint, it is equally important to get the big­ the Academy still promotes a "can do" ap­ and textbook chapters. She has been an ac­ gest bang for the buck-but not at the ex­ proach to tasks that is reminiscent of the war tive leader and office holder in several State pense or readiness, modernization, or quality days, when cadets and ships were ordered to and national pharmacy organizations and par­ of life for our service personnel and their fami­ deliver, no matter how dangerous the condi­ ticipates in her community through the lies. tions. RotaCare Free Clinic. Professor White re­ The fiscal year 1997 defense authorization Thanks to the continued support and dedi­ ceived the degree of bachelor of science in provides a much needed reprieve for the U.S. cation of the faculty, graduates, alumni, and pharmacy from Oregon State University. Both military from President Clinton's ill conceived midshipmen, the tradition of Kings Point con­ her master of science and resid~ncy in Hos­ budget cuts. My Republican colleagues and I tinues. On May 3, 1996, Kings Point chris­ pital Pharmacy came from Ohio State Univer­ remain committed to ensuring that our armed tened a new legacy-the Yocum Sailing Cen­ sity. services are equipped with decent living quar­ ter. The Yocum Sailing Center is the center­ Mr. Speaker, Professor White has served ters and the best, most cost efficient equip­ piece of what will ultimately be a fully en­ her profession with distinction. I extend my ment, so that when they are called upon to best wishes to her as she takes over the lead­ defend their country, they have what they dowed midshipmen sailing and waterfront pro­ ership of the ASHP. need to get the job done. fessional development program. The building, located at the water's edge with a spectacular view of the Long Island Sound and the Man­ IN MEMORY OF THE SILENT AN ARTISTIC DISCOVERY hattan skyline, was named in recognition of SERVICE the unprecedented support and service of HON. DAN FRISA James H. Yocum, a resident of Reading, PA. HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD OF NEW YORK Mr. Yocum graduated from the Academy in OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1947. As a cadet midshipmen, he sailed with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, May JS, 1996 Alcoa Steamship Co., American Export Lines, and Grace Line. After graduation, he sailed as Wednesday, May JS, J996 Mr. FRISA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rec­ a deck officer with Moor-McCormack Lines Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, as Memorial ognize five very talented high school students. Day approaches, I rise to pay tribute to the These students participated in my first annual and Grace Line. A veteran of the Korean War, men of the silent service and their organiza­ congressional arts competition, "An Artistic Mr. Yocum served active duty in the U.S. tion, the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. Discovery." Navy from 1952-54 in both Korea and Japan. The goal of this organization is "to perpet­ Nur-e-alam Chisty of Herricks High School, Having become involved with the Merchant uate the memory of our shipmates who gave Suneet Sethi of East Meadow High School Marine Alumni Association in 1955, Mr. their lives in the performance of their duties and Melissa Guimaraes of Sacred Heart Acad­ Yocum holds the record for the longest contin­ while serving their country." emy, submitted exceptional works of art that uous service to this association. He has been These submariners, in the true tradition and were chosen as first, second, and third place awarded the alumni association's Outstanding fighting spirit of the U.S. Navy, have lived in winners. Professional Achievement Award, the Meritori­ silence, fought in silence, and died in silence Although everyone who participated in the ous Alumni Service Award and, in 1992, was in the cold depths. Through their dedication, competition displayed artistic talent, two stu­ chosen the "Kings Pointer of the Year." deeds, and supreme sacrifi~. they have left dents deserve special recognition. These stu­ Thanks to Mr. Yocum's enthusiasm and phi­ behind a legacy of the highest standards of dents are Kenneth Grossman of Lawrence lanthropy to Kings Point, the Yocum Sailing performance and conduct. Their actions will al­ High School and Clarie Thomas of East Mead­ Center was completed and opened in 1994. It ways inspire emulation and praise. ow High School. houses the classrooms for seamanship in­ The U.S. Submarine Veterans, which en­ I would like to congratulate these students sures the honorable tradition of the submarin­ and wish them the very best in their future en­ struction, a large boat bay for year round ers in our society, is represented in southern deavors. maintenance and repair of sail and power California by Mark James Denger, a sub­ boats, a crew rowing tank, offices for the sail­ marine veteran, reservist, and active supporter ing master, the master of the TN Kings Point­ and participant in a number of significant, pa­ SAILING CENTER NAMED FOR er and midshipmen staff of the Department of triotic military organizations. YOCUM FAMILY Waterfront Activities. The Yocum Sailing Cen­ Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay tribute to ter is dedicated to the beloved memory of Mr. Mr. Denger and the U.S. Submarine Veterans, HON. MICHAEL P. FORBFS Yocum's grandparents, William H. Yocum and Inc. They do honor to themselves, our Nation OF NEW YORK Emma Kate "Bright" Yocum, his parents, and the memory of Memorial Day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES George Lehman Yocum and Helen Yocum and, his two brothers, William Yocum II and Wednesday, May JS, 1996 George L. Yocum, Jr. At both the north and ENHANCING OUR MILITARY Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to south entrances to the building there is a honor and celebrate one of our country's most beautiful plaque that eloquently pays tribute to HON. RON PACKARD valuable educational institutions, the U.S. Mer­ the Yocum Family-"So they gave their abun­ OF CALIFORNIA chant Marine Academy, also known as Kings dance to education and for that, each received IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Point. Few realize that this Nation came very recognition, reward and remembrance that will close to losing this vital service academy that never die." Wednesday, May JS, 1996 has served this Nation in times of war and Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, under Presi­ peace. Under the masterful stewardship of I would like to offer my congratulations to dent Clinton's latest budget proposal, defense Adm. Thomas Matteson, Kings Point is be­ Kings Point on its newest acquisition and to spending would remain on a dangerously coming the premier maritime education institu­ Mr. Yocum for his generosity and dedication to steep decline. H.R. 3230 moves to counter the tion in the world. I fought hard throughout the the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. May God effects of the Clinton administration's cuts in appropriations process to ensure that the Mer- bless all who pass through her portals. 11462 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 15, 1996 HONORING ROSALIND AND JOSEPH respected and liked by all who knew him. NALU committees on associations, Federal GURWIN Whether it was helping to shovel the sidewalk law and legislation and health insurance. Allan of a friend in need, serving as an alter boy, or also served as a trustee liaison for NALU's HON. GARY L ACKERMAN delivering papers, Allen Oliver was there. The Education Committee and Public Service OF NEW YORK outlines of his adult career were taking shape Committee. For all his hard work and dedica­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in those early activities. tion, Allan has been awarded both NALU's Wednesday, May 15, 1996 As he grew older, Allen knew the path he National Quality Award and the National Sales wanted to take and sought admission to the Achievement Award. Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today service academies. While he did not get in, he Allan's career of underwriting did not stop to join with my colleagues and the members of continued to pursue a career in the military by here. He became moderator for the Life Un­ the New York Metropolitan Region Chapter of enrolling in the ROTC at the University of Salt derwriting Training Council and served on the American Society for Technion, the Israel Lake, UT. He graduated with a 4.0 average LUTC's Advanced Sales Content and Tech­ Institute of Technology, as they gather on and joined the Marines as a second lieuten­ niques Committee. For 24 years, Allan has Wednesday, May 15, 1996, to pay tribute to ant. The next stop for Allen was the Marine been a qualifying and life member of the Mil­ Rosalind and Joseph Gurwin. Corps flight school in Pensacola, FL from lion Dollar Round Table where he has earned The Gurwins have devoted a good part of which he graduated in 1977 as a first lieuten­ the title of Bronze Knight. He is also a life un­ their lives to the welfare of the Jewish people ant. derwriters political action committee diplomat and the State of Israel. Recognizing the impor­ Service in the corps took Allen Oliver all and a member of the American College's tance of technological development in Israel's over the Nation where he touched many lives. Golden Key Society. future, Ros and Joe have been long time sup­ After the tragic news of Colonel Oliver's death Mr. Speaker, in addition to Allan's success porters of Technion, Israel's only comprehen­ was made public, his father was warmed by in the insurance business, he has also gener­ sive scientific university and center for applied the outpouring of calls from people all across ously served his community in many other research. In this vein, they have provided America who had known his son. This is Lieu­ ways. he was elected mayor of Altoona from funding for Technion's Gurwin-1 Tech-Sat sat­ tenant Colonel Oliver's legacy. 1980-84 and delegate to the Republican Na­ ellite, a project stimulating telecommuni­ The loss of life, especially of one so young tional Convention three times throughout the cations, meteorology and x-ray telescope tech­ and vital, is never easy. Words do little to cap­ 1980's. In 1986, Allan was elected to and nology, as well as serving as a key link in an ture the spirit of the person or express the served admirably on the White House Con- Israeli-based computer network. depth of our loss. But I know that we can all ference on Small Business. _ However, Mr. Speaker, Ros and Joe's phil­ learn something from the life and service of Whether serving his customers, his col­ anthropic efforts extend far beyond Technion Lieutenant Colonel Oliver. leagues, or the citizens of Altoona, Allan Han­ to encomp~ss the entire New York metropoli­ Our thoughts are with the Oliver family at cock has built a reputation as a man of great tan community. The Long Island Jewish Medi­ this difficult time. The loss they have sustained intellect and character. His more than three cal Center and UJA-Federation have bene­ can never be measured, but I hope they can decades of work at the Principal Financial fitted greatly due to their continuing support. draw comfort from the fact the many fine Group and in the Altoona area have distin­ Furthermore, Ros and Joe's commitment to memories of time spent with Allen. guished him as a selfless individual who has the elderly has led to the construction of the I hope my colleagues will reflect upon the given a great deal back to the community in Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center in Commack, life of this man and draw strength and inspira­ which he lives. I will close, Mr. Speaker, on a Long Island. tion from the example set by Lieutenant Colo­ personal note in thanking Allan Hancock for Mr. Speaker, the Gurwins have come to nel Oliver. This is the most fitting tribute we the many years of friendship and guidance symbolize the American spirit of volunteerism can pay to him and to his family. which he has given both myself and my fam­ and generosity. I ask all my colleagues to rise ily. with the grateful people of the Fifth Congres­ sional District in extending to Rosalind and Jo­ A TRIBUTE TO ALLAN HANCOCK seph Gurwin the highest accolades of appre­ A SPECIAL SALUTE TO ARTISTIC ciation and admiration. HON. BUD SHUSTER DISCOVERY WINNERS OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. LOUIS STOKF.S IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO COLONEL OLIVER Wednesday, May 15, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, not many of us Wednesday, May 15, 1996 would be able to accomplish much in the Con­ Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to OF RHODE ISLAND gress if not for our loyal friends and support­ rise today to salute students from my congres­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers who have stood by us during the course sional district who participated in the 1996 Ar­ Wednesday, May 15, 1996 of our careers in public service. I rise today to tistic Discovery competition. In late June, the Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak­ pay tribute to such a friend and supporter of corridors of the U.S. Capitol will be filled with er, I am asking my colleagues today to pause mine who has dedicated his life to serving the beautiful art work from around the country. and honor the dedicated service given by the community in which he lives. The man I am The Artistic Discovery competition allows men and women in the Armed Forces. We all speaking of is my long-time campaign chair­ Members of Congress to conduct art competi­ know that this is a dangerous and demanding man, Mr. Allan G. Hancock of Altoona, PA. tions in their congressional districts for high task. In times of peace it is often easy, too Allan Hancock began his service in 1960 school students. The winning art work from easy, to lose sight of these facts. when he entered the insurance business. He each Member's district then becomes part of a For my constituents the cold reality of these actively became a chartered life underwriter, a national exhibition of student art on display in truths was recently brought home when Lt. chartered financial consultant, and a member Washington, DC. Col. Allen Oliver, a native of Bristol, RI, was of the Association for Advanced Life Under­ From its inception, the Artistic Discovery killed in a helicopter crash in Columbus, GA writing. Allan went on to further his underwrit­ competition was designed to allow high school on March 1, 1996. ing career by becoming president of the Al­ students to showcase their creative talents. Colonel Oliver was a second generation Ma­ toona and Pennsylvania State Associations of These young artists have the unique gift of ar­ rine. He learned the call of duty and honor of Life Underwriters. He also served diligently as tistic expression, and they are able to produce service from his father, Edward Oliver, a dis­ the State association's national committeeman high quality work that reflects this special tal­ tinguished veteran of World War II. Lieutenant from 1977-85. ent. I am certain that each participant in the Colonel Oliver was an intelligent, hard work­ In 1988, Allan was elected to the NALU competition puts forth the highest level of abil­ ing, man who could have pursued any career board of trustees and was reelected in 1990. ity and energy to produce artistic masterpieces path he wanted. He chose to serve his nation. In 1992, he was elected secretary of NALU that all of us can appreciate and enjoy. Allen Oliver grew up in Bristol, RI, a small and became president of NALU in September Mr. Speaker, I can say with pride that this town where everyone is a neighbor. Allen was 1994. Allan served as past vice chairman of year's Artistic Discovery competition in my May 15, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11463 congressional district was the best ever. My Richard Jastrzebski, Will Keenan, Jessica Art teacher: Susan Lokar. office received a total of 356 art entries from Keister, Kandice Langford, Matthew Lee, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 10 local high schools. The judge for this year's Aurora Mallin, Stephanie McCamey, Charles Minute, Steve Miracle, and Misty Neal. Donald Hayes, Olivia Jones, and Jermaine competition, Ted Sherron, who serves as vice Also, Cormaic O'Melia, Sarah Pinto, Erin Powell. president for student affairs at the Cleveland Posanti, Michael Pritt, Quiana Redd, Mary Art teacher: James Evans. Institute of Art, faced a difficult task of select­ Reichert, Brian Richardson, Rachel Roberts ing a winner from the entries submitted. The Stephani Rowe, Damian Salo, Amie Schade, James Schade, Susan Schmidt, Cassandra DEFENSE SPENDING INCREASES winning art work, a self portrait, was submitted UNCONSCIONABLE by Tim Mcloughlin. Tim is a resident of Shak­ Skufca, Patrick Sweet, Heather Takacs, Jen­ nifer Taylor, Kendra Tench, DeWayne Thom­ er Heights, OH, and he attends Shaker as, Talia Thomas, Cameron Tullos, Branden HON. ELIZABETH flJRSE Heights High School. I am proud to salute Tim Vecchio, and Keytsa Warren. OF OREGON and I look forward to welcoming him to Wash­ Art teachers: Robert Bush, Dagmar IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington, DC, for the national exhibition. Clements, Madelyn Koltcz, and Lou I would like to express my appreciation to Panutsos. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 the Mayor of Cleveland Heights, Carol Ed­ CLEVELAND HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I am dis­ wards. As a result of her efforts and that of Aria Benner, Rebecca Chizeck, Larry Chy, appointed with the fiscal year 1997 defense her staff, the student art work from the 11th Evan Currey, Amanda Delamatre, Melissa authorization adopted by the House today. I district was on display at city hall during a Hancock, Sarah Horter, Liz Isabella, Lauren particularly object to the nearly $13 billion Kalman, Abigail Maier, Sarah Mansbacher, spending increase added by the House Na­ week-long Salute to Young Artists. On Satur­ Kelsey Martin-Keating, Mary McDonald, day, May 4, 1995, an awards ceremony was Corinne Miller, Ethan Reed, LaSaundra Rob­ tional Security Committee. That increase is held for the students. I am also grateful to inson, Karen Rolfe, Briana Ross, Kumiko unconscionable. Cleveland mayor Michael White who furnished Sakura, Dylan Telgarsky, Rachel Truitt, and Even though five amendments reducing the special certificates for the students. Also, I Naomi White. increase in defense spending were offered to wish to acknowledge Dick Bogomolny and Na­ Art teacher: Susan Hood-Cogan. the Rules Committee, not one was allowed for tional Supermarkets; Ernestine and Malcolm CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS debate on the House floor-not even my Brown; the Cleveland Museum of Art; and Mario Donner, Jean Edmonds, Theodore amendment calling for a reduction of $1. My Ennis, Tanya Gonzalez, Nicole Gregory, amendment would have tested whether this other individuals and organizations throughout Naijal Hawkins, Derrick Hill, Taria Johnson­ the community for their continued support of Whi tsett, Michael Mannings, Serene Mar­ body has the courage to cut even $1 from the the Artistic Discovery competition. shall, Brandon Ogletree, Nikia Pollard, Ta­ largest discretionary account in the budget. Mr. Speaker, the 1996 Artistic Discovery mara Thornton, Sahara Williamson, and What arrogance that was on the part of law­ competition was a tremendous success in my Adam Wise. makers to not even allow us to debate the de­ congressional district. As a supporter of the Art teachers: Andrew Hamlett and Danny cision the National Security Committee made Carver. arts, I recognize the importance we must to increase defense spending $12.3 billion place on the arts by investing in our artists at JOHN KAY HIGH SCHOOL more than even the Pentagon asked for. an early age. In my opinion, it represents good David Anaya, Dayaneth Berdiel, Tandalaya I would like to remind Speaker GINGRICH of Colbert, Timothy Davis, Anthony Glass, what he said in his address to the Nation last sound policy. I would like to salute the stu­ Christopher Harris, Gladys Hill, Richard dents who participated in the 1996 Artistic Dis­ Lawrence, Sharita Lumpkins, Talisha year following the passage of the Contract covery competition. Each of these individuals Mahone, Neftali Nieves, Pocita Norman, Rita With America. He told America that everything are winners and should be duly acknowl­ Patterson, Alphonso Rogers, Quenisha is on the table, including Pentagon spending. edged. Smith, Nyaunu Stevens, Andrew Straka, Ty­ House Budget Chairman KASICH said on CNN rone Sykes, Mary Thomas, Shannon Turner, last year: "I want to suggest something that ARTISTIC DISCOVERY WINNERS Terry Wallace, Theresa White, Lanithea BEAUMONT SCHOOL will ruffle a few feathers. And that is that the Wright, and Monica Young. Pentagon should be reviewed with the same Nicole Abounader, Alyssa Adams, Amanda Art teachers: Kathleen Yates, Harriet Amigo, Gretchen Aquilina, Amie Balbierz, Goldner, and Richard Chappini. microscope as everything else in this Federal Alithma Bell, Mary Ann Betsch, Missy LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL EAST Government should be reviewed." Apparently, Blakeley, Louise Burton, Yasmeen Chandler, Shaunta Gates, Lana Lester, Jennifer no one wanted to ruffle any feathers. Monique Christian, Anne Coburn, Heather Moore, Jamell Perry, Walter Smith, Tamiko I would also like to remind my colleagues Darroch, Catherine Davenport, Kathryn Wheeler, Wendi Williams. what Defense Secretary Perry had to say in Dobrowski, Kristen Emancipator, Julie Art teacher: Kathryn Ulichney. his March 1996 annual report to the President Engstrom, Andrea Galinski, Rachel Gilberti, MAPLE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL · and the Congress: "Events since the end of Heather Gilmore, Laura Golombek, Kath­ William Abram, Andre Allen, Christopher the cold war have demonstrated the need for erine Grendell, Julie Hall, Julie Hanus, Allen, Elliot Anderson, Sean Carano, Karen America to retain a strong global leadership Betsy Harding, Meredith Harger, Amy Har­ Curtis, Lakisha Dandridge, Eric Diedrich, mon, Sharia Jones, Karola Kirsanow, Molly Kimberly F111pic, Tim Fritz, Greg Gadowski, role and a prudent defense posture. President Kohut, and Ginny Kolb. Jennifer Gedeon, Traci Helmick, Ralph Clinton's fiscal year 1997 defense budget, and Also, Megan Kollar, Raina Kratky, Terre Horne, Maria Kopec, Calvin Little, Sherry the strategy and plans on which it is based, Kraus, Natalie Lanese, Megan Lewicki, Morgan, Carla Ruffo, Charles Rupp, Michael support that need while remaining fiscally re­ Diane Lloyd, Laura LoDuca, Josephine Sindelar, Curtis Smith, Sean Szego, Otis sponsible." Lombardi, Lisa Lukwinski, Alicia Luton, Thomos, William Whoric, Justin Williams, Last year, this Congress increased defense Jennifer Martin, Regina Mastrangelo, Sarah and Kevin Workman. spending by $7 billion, while decreasing all McCormack, Katie McCullough, Andrea Art teachers: Karen Mehling-DeMauro and McDaniel, Elise McDonough, Ann McKeever, Judy Wohl. other discretionary accounts. And this year, it looks like we will increase defense spending Aurora Mehlman, Erin Murphy, Collen SHAKER HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL by almost twice that amount. I find it prepos­ O'Neill, Lisa Pajek, Carrie .Paul, Sherry Pe­ Allison Beamer, Rebecca Beamer, Jessica terson, Eileen Ryan, Ana Sancho, Maura Bilsky, Jeff Brigden, Robin Durham, Abigail terous that we are considering increasing Pen­ Schmidt, Julie Shina, Valerie Sirvaitis, D1Salvo, Patty Eppich, Erica Howaniak, tagon spending at a time when we are asking Maureen Standing, Nakisha Starks, Myranda Laura Kushnick, Reuben LeVine, Erica seniors and students to pay more. Stephens, Ellen Sutheimer, Tracie Tegel, Manley, Suzannah Mathur, Tim McLoughlin, Last year's action was taken despite the fact Jean Tillie, Jenni Traverse, Julia Wads­ Gregory Morrison, Gilbert O'Connor, Nor­ that the University of Maryland conducted a worth, and Melissa Watson. man Paris, Kelly Roth, Jennifer Skirball, Art teachers: Sr. Mary Lucia, O.S.U. and nationwide poll last November that showed 77 Rokisha Smith, Meghan Thomas, Wallis percent of the American public opposed to Ellen Carreras. Wilkinson, and Sharon Yates. BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL Art teachers: James Hoffman and Malcolm Congress's addition of $7 billion to the Penta­ Debra Bablak, Shannon Bakker, Kelly Brown. gon's defense budget request. Benewiat, Brian Brown, Jessica Bruening, SHAW HIGH SCHOOL People can argue about how much funding Eboni Davis, Kili Ellis, Sarah Etling, Sara Clifford Allen, David Black, Faceta the Pentagon needs to perform its important Farkas, Vera Foster, Becky Frank, Russell McMichael, Donna Parker, Byron Redmon, role, U.S. defense spending is roughly equal Garganta, Monica Grevious, Greg Hodge, Travis Rock, and Krsna-Caran Short. to that of the next six nations combined. We 11464 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 15, 1996 spend twice as much on our military as do all Suffolk County Police Department, where he the restoration of the regular, active duty com­ of our potential enemies combined, including was assigned to the 3d precinct and quickly missions. The Military Service Academy and Russia and China. won 15 departmental commendations. top ROTC graduates have earned a regular We need to reassess our current strategy of In June 1994, Timothy Henck was promoted commission. fighting two wars nearly simultaneously with­ to Sergeant and earned the respect and admi­ out help from our allies. There are two poten­ ration of all those who worked for and with tial war fronts out there. One is the threat of him until his untimely death last year. NATIONAL LYME DISEASE war abroad and the other is the lack of secu­ Sergeant Henck showed the full measure of AWARENESS MONTH rity on our streets. his devotion to law enforcement and made the Since 1980, 1, 100 of our police officers ultimate sacrifice while in the performance of HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN have been killed in the line of duty. In the his duty. OF NEW YORK same time period, 530 U.S. soldiers have Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been killed in action. As crime rates have sky­ me in honoring Sergeant Henck and all the Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Suffolk County police officers who have given rocketed in this country, spending on police Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had their lives in the line of duty. protection has remained constant. As a result, the honor of participating with some of our col­ Americans have less than a 10th the effective leagues in front of the Capitol Building to help police power of 30 years ago. We have a re­ SERVICE ACADEMY GRADUATES, call our country's attention to the devastating sponsibility to protect our citizens from threats TOP ROTC HAVE EARNED A REG­ effects that Lyme disease has on so many of at home as well as threats from abroad. ULAR COMMISSION our citizens and particularly on our young chil­ This is National Law Enforcement Recogni­ dren. tion Week. At this time when all of us are try­ In my remarks at the rally I noted: We can­ ing so hard to balance the Federal budget, we HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD OF GUAM not permit the minds and bodies of those who can avoid increasing military spending without are stricken with Lyme disease to simply IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES endangering U.S. national security, which waste away. must include security at home. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 I had the pleasure of introducing as one of I am pleased that the amendment I spon­ Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise the principal speakers Mr. Evan White, a 17- sored requiring greater burden sharing by our today to commend my colleagues in the year-old resident of Wesley Hills in Rockland allies worldwide passed by a wide margin, 353 House National Security Committee for their County, in my own 20th Congressional District to 62. This marks the third year in a row I support for my amendment to H.R. 3230 in of New York. Evan was diagnosed with Lyme have sponsored such an amendment. This committee which restores the regular, active disease 5 years ago. In 1993, he testified be­ year's legislation is a timely call for a fun­ duty commissions to graduates of the Military fore the Senate Labor and Human Relations damental reassessment of our international Academy-West Point-Naval Academy-An­ Committee regarding the severe impact Lyme troop deployments, an evaluation that has napolis-Air Force Academy and top Reserve disease had on his life. been sorely needed ever since the cold war Officer Training Corps-ROTC-graduates. As I stated at the rally regarding Evan and ended. As many of my colleagues know, I intro­ others like him: The grit and courage that he I will continue to work to reorder our prior­ duced this amendment as a bill, H.R. 2016, of and so many other young people like him ities in more commonsense ways. I firmly be­ which Chairman Robert Dornan and Con­ have shown challenge us to ensure that the lieve in spending every penny we need for a gressman Jack Reed are original cosponsors. resources to conduct research into this dis­ sound national defense, but not a penny more. I am pleased that my colleagues supported ease are made available. For these young the amendment by voice vote when I offered people, Lyme disease often cuts them down it on May 1 in the committee. and disables them in the prime of their years. HONORING THE SUFFOLK COUNTY As a result of a change in the fiscal year Often, they become ill and don't understand POLICE 1993 Department of Defense authorization bill, why-a condition that is very fearful for a beginning October 1, 1996, graduates of the young child. . HON. GARY L ACKERMAN military service academies and top ROTC When Evan White was first diagnosed with OF NEW YORK graduates will receive a Reserve commission, Lyme disease at the age of 12, his life and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES instead of a regular, active duty commission. that of his family were turned upside down. He was confined to a wheelchair and unable to Wednesday, May 15, 1996 At the time of the change, the rationale was that regular commissioned officers received speak, read, or write for 3 years as he under­ Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today advantages over Reserve commissioned offi­ went painful rehabilitation and medical treat­ to ask all my colleagues to join me in support­ cers during the drawdown. Subsequently, the ment. ing the Suffolk County police during their an­ services received permission from Congress Evan missed 4 years of schooling due to his nual memorial service. to subject regular officers to involuntary sepa­ illness, but his perseverance in the face of this The Suffolk County Police Superior Officers ration on the same basis as officers with Re- adversity is a lesson to us all. His life, and the <\ssociation, the Suffolk County Police Benev­ serve commissions. . lives of others like him, challenge all of us to olent Association, and the Suffolk County De­ The difference for officers between the two ensure that the resources to conduct research tectives Association, will be honoring their fel­ types of commissions has become largely into Lyme disease are made available. low officers who have given their lives on the honorary, but it is an important incentive. Speakers at the rally other than Evan under­ line of duty. In particular, the associations will Granting regular commissions rewards the scored the importance of Lyme disease re­ be dedicating a commemorative footstone in hard work and sacrifices of these top grad­ search. Dr. Stephen E. Straus of the National memory of Sgt. Timothy Henck. uates. Service academy and top ROTC grad­ Institutes of Health announced the first intra­ Suffolk County Police Sgt. Timothy J. Henck uates deserve the recognition for their dedica­ mural research on chronic disease and infec­ passed away as a result of injuries received in tion and excellence. tion affecting the brain. Dr. Duane J. Gubler of the line of duty on August 6, 1995. Sergeant The difference for Congress between the the Centers for Disease Control and Preven­ Henck sustained his injuries during a vehicle two types of commissions is significant. Since tion announced the establishment of a task chase of a burglary suspect on the Long Is­ it is easier to resign with a Reserve commis­ force. Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner, cofounder land Expressway. sion, granting regular commissions to Service and chair of the Lyme Disease Foundation, Sergeant Henck came from a family with a Academy graduates protects our investment in Dr. Joseph Burrascano of Long Island, Dr. An­ history of law enforcement and followed his fa­ them. It will also save taxpayer money spent thony Lionetti of New Jersey, and the psychia­ ther, the late Lt. Thomas Henck of the Suffolk on convening boards to review the applicants trist Dr. Richard Bransfield made excellent County Police Department, into law enforce­ for regular commission status. The academies presentations regarding progress in the fight ment. Sergeant Henck began his career in and the ROTC programs currently do a fine against Lyme disease. Ira Maurer, an attorney, January 1986, as a member of the New York job of screening unqualified officer candidates. discussed the plight of people caught in the City Police Department, serving in Brooklyn. As the two Chambers go to conference on middle of health care containment and physi­ Later that year, Sergeant Henck joined the H.R. 3230, I urge my colleagues to support cians trying to practice good medicine, and May 15, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11465 Roberta Bethencourt, addressed the social im­ University [JSU] golf team. JSU is a Histori­ graduate Wayne Valley High with a 4.0 grade pacts of Lyme disease. Hillary MacDonald, the cally Black University located in Jackson, MS point average. It comes as no surprise that daughter of a Lyme disease victim, informed and recently won its eighth consecutive South- · with such strong academic credentials, Winnie us of the impact the disease had on her fam­ western Athletic Conference [SWAG] golf will attend Harvard University in the fall. I com­ ily. championship. mend Winnie for her achievements and cer­ In addition, I was joined at the podium by a This unprecedented accomplishment is a re­ tainly wish her continued success in Cam­ host of our colleagues who had made names sult of hard work and determination. When bridge, MA. for themselves for their compassion and their JSU travels to the University of Michigan to Mr. Speaker, this article is just another ex­ leadership in the Lyme disease crusade: Mrs. participate in the National Collegiate Athletic ample of how vital quality school systems are JOHNSON and Mrs. KENNELL y of Connecticut; Association [NCAA] District 6 Central Region to our communities. Without responsible Mr. SMITH and Mrs. ROUKEMA of New Jersey; playoffs later this month, they will once again teachers and challenging .curricula in place, Mr. VENTO of Minnesota and Mrs. LOWEY of be making history as the first HBCU to be in­ towns and cities have very little to offer par­ New York. In addition, we were joined by Sen­ vited to participate in the golf playoffs. ents and would be residents. Strengthening ator LIEBERMAN of Connecticut and Senators Eddie Payton is in his tenth year as JSU's education programs remain a top priority for BRADLEY and LAUTENBERG of New Jersey. golf coach. He currently holds a career record me and I will continue to work toward raising Mr. Speaker, I am inserting at this point in of 70 wins with 19 losses while compiling a the standards by which our schools measure the RECORD the poignant remarks made at our 54-5 record in SWAC play, including a 52-0 themselves. I am pleased that Wayne, NJ and rally by Evan White: record in the last eight years. He has garnered one its stand-out pupils have been recognized STATEMENT BY EvAN WHITE the SWAC Coach of the Year award eight in this capacity. Hello. My name is Evan White. I'm 17 years times and the National Coach of the Year Again, I commend Ms. Alice Li, her daugh­ old, and I have Lyme Disease. award twice. ter Winnie, and the Wayne Valley High School Five years ago, Lyme Disease took from Coach Payton also had a stellar football ca­ District. me everything I had-except my spirit. At reer both at Jackson State University and in twelve years old when I was first diagnosed the National Football League. As a member of with Lyme, my life and my familyst life ANTI-DRUG EFFORTS changed completely. Hampered by, head­ the Detroit Lions, he once returned a punt for aches, . severe neurological damage and full 89 yards for a touchdown and a kick 99 yards body atrophy, I was confined to a wheelchair scoring twice in the same game while a mem­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON and unable to speak, read or write for three ber of the NFL's Detroit Lions. OF INDIANA years. Due to this crippling disease I spent Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the next three years of my life in the hos­ gratulating Coach Payton and the JSU golf Wednesday, May 15, 1996 pital, undergoing various painful rehab111ta­ team for their enormous success during the tion and medical treatments. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to As,my wm strengthened during this, men­ 1996 season. insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, tally-and physically draining my time, with May 15, 1996, into the CONGRESSIONAL my family's support I testified to Senator USA TODAY RECOGNITION OF RECORD. Kennedy at a senate hearing on ·Lyme Dis­ PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM DRUGS ease. Although I had great difficulty speak­ WAYNE VALLEY (NJ) lilGH SCHOOL DISTRICT An estimated 12.2 m1llion Americans con­ ing I told the Senator, that the children with sume illegal drugs at least once a month, Lyme could not think or sleep and that we causing enormous human costs in terms of needed his help. That was three years ago, after a year of HON. WIWAM J. MARTINI lost productivity, drug-related violence, and OF NEW JERSEY ruined lives. Over 20,000 Americans die each antibiotic treatment and endless rehab111ta­ year in drug-related deaths. Fighting drugs tion and support from my family, I'm fortu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is not cheap. The federal government will nate enough to speak with you here today. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 After much missed school, I now attend spend S15 billion this year, and local govern­ school full time and hope to attend college Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this ments spend far more. Yet half of Americans in a year. Although I still have many painful opportunity today to commend the community say that they, or someone in their family, or a close friend, has used illegal drugs, and symptoms of Lyme, with your support I keep of Wayne, NJ and its educators for their com­ fighting to someday be Lyme-free. drug use is increasing among young people. mitment to excellence in education. In the third We may not have lost the war on drugs, but But I am here to talk about the children article of a five-part series currently running in across the country who suffer from Lyme neither.are we winning it. We must reassess Disease as I did. These children are very USA Today, the Wayne Valley High School and revitalize our efforts. sick, very scared and they need your help. District was specifically cited as an education Fighting drugs requires a systematic ap­ The most precious years of their lives are system worth migrating to. proach on a number of fronts. There are four being robbed from a disease which comes This May 15, 1996, article on education in key elements to drug control policy: from a creature that is barely visible. They the United States focused on the importance LAW ENFORCEMENT can't be with their friends, go to school, play of residential location and school districting There is no question that cities have felt sports or even have fun, believe me I know. when families make decisions on where to the brunt of drug-related crime, but law en­ forcement officials in our small towns and It isn't fair that such young children be­ raise families. The story pointed out that "real come so sick. It's not fair that our parents rural areas express their concern that theft, should have to fight like soldiers to ensure estate agents, appraisers, home builders, and domestic violence, and juvenile crimes are that our 1llness is taken seriously. So to Ev­ tax authorities overwhelmingly agree that prox­ increasingly linked to lllegal drugs. I answer eryone here today, to everyone in the gov­ imity to high-quality schools rs now the No. 1 letters each week from Hoosier children who ernment, help us, take Lyme seriously. We factor in determining what a home is worth in are worried about drugs and violence in their have to and we can not survive without you. any given market." schools. The children of America are in danger! You Citing schools as her top priority, the article In southern Indiana, federal funds support local police officers, Drug Enforcement must help us by finding a cure now! Please specifically mentioned Ms. Alice Li of Wayne, don't forget us! Agency officers, and the Southern Indiana NJ. Ten years ago the Li family, with very Drug Task Force for undercover operations. young daughter Winnie, moved from Pennsyl­ The National Guard and the Civil Air Patrol JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY vania to New Jersey. Although her daughter eradicate blllions of dollars of marijuana and GOLF TEAM was very young, Ms. Li cited the talented and other plants each year. We must focus on gifted program of the Wayne School District as youth, gangs, and domestic violence, and HON. BENNIE G. TIIOMPSON an important factor which brought them to the give law enforcement officers, judges, and 8th district. prosecutors the resources to provide swift OF MISSISSIPPI justice. Prosecutors must focus on key drug Mr. Speaker, Ms. Li had the foresight to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crime figures, and judges should be given plan for young Winnie's future education. The Wednesday, May 15, 1996 tough but flexible sentencing guidelines to result: Winnie has scored perfectly three ensure that first-time offenders do not be­ Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today straight years on the National Latin Exam, is come addicts, and that drug traffickers are to pay special recognition to the Jackson State the editor of the school newspaper, and will severely punished. 11466 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 15, 1996 EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT pand the DARE drug education programs in to charter a new community credit union in the Law enforcement officers tell me that, un­ schools. I oppose efforts in Congress to re­ heart of my 50th Congressional District, an­ less we reduce the demand for drugs, no level duce or eliminate these programs. There are other indication of his tireless dedication to the of punishment or eradication will be able to dozens of other efforts, and we should im­ prove cooperation among parents, schools, social and economic well-being of his-and win the war on drugs. Drug education pro­ my-community. grams have helped stigmatize drug use in private groups, and law enforcement to iden­ schools and the workplace, and treatment-­ tify, punish, and treat repeat juvenile offend­ I am also proud of the many fair-lending when available-has proven successful in get­ ers. agreements that Dr. Winters assisted in forg­ ting people off drugs. Federal funds help nu­ ACTIONS ing with the many banks, and other financial merous southern Indiana drug prevention Congress should take several additional institutions in our city. programs in schools and community agen­ steps to improve our drug war strategy. He has often been a great inspiration to me, cies. Studies show that, for each Sl spent on First, we must streamline the more than 50 and I look forward to working with Dr. Winters prevention, S7 is saved on crime, health, and federal agencies involved in the drug war. to raise the quality of life in our community. welfare costs. Treatment can be improved Second, we should increase monitoring of Please join me in celebrating the great con­ with more research, early access to treat­ legal "source chemicals" , which are used to tributions and achievements made to the con­ ment, and compassionate care to the victims process raw drugs and to make " artificial of drug abuse. We should also consolidate drugs" such as methamphetamines. Third, stituents of the 50th Congressional District by and streamline the dozens of government we must ask our foreign allies to do their Dr. Timothy Winters. prevention programs, working hand in hand fair share to fight drugs. I have introduced with America's religious, community, and legislation to impose trade sanctions on educational groups. countries that fail to control narcotics pro­ TRIBUTE TO HUGH JARVIS INTERDICTION AND ERADICATION duction and trafficking. We should also The main focus of U.S. counternarcotics ef­ strongly link foreign assistance with a coun­ HON. DAVID E. BONIOR forts should be here at home, but there is a try's drug control efforts. Fourth, Congress should commit the necessary resources to OF MICHIGAN key international dimension-eradicating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drug crops abroad and stopping the narcotics crack down on drug trafficking. flow across U.S. borders. Most illegal drugs We must recognize, however, that domestic Wednesday, May 15, 1996 and international law enforcement can only enter the U.S. along the Florida shoreline or Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Mexican border. Federal interdiction ef­ do so much. As long as Americans are willing forts include border control and interception to spend billions of dollars on illegal drugs, pay tribute to Hugh Jarvis, a constituent, good of drug planes and ships in international ter­ the traffickers and pushers will find new friend, and dedicated educator who retired last ritory. We must use the most sophisticated ways to meet that demand. If parents, February after serving for nearly 15 years as intelligence, technology, and science to schools, churches, community groups, and president of the Michigan Federation of shield our borders from the drug threat. public officials insist on personal respon­ Teachers and School Related Personnel. sibility and provide support to end the cycle SOURCE COUNTRIES of addiction, we may be able to keep the next At a time when all of us are working to im­ Drug traffickers can best be stopped by ar­ generation of young people safe from the prove educational opportunities for American resting, convicting, and incarcerating them scourge of drugs. families, the work of Hugh Jarvis is an inspira­ on their own turf, and other countries must tion. For 36 years, Hugh has dedicated him­ do their share. Money laundering, drug pro­ self to improving education in Macomb County duction, and organized drug cartels are TRIBUTE TO DR. TIMOTHY and throughout Michigan. As a respected jun­ international problems, and cannot be solved WINTERS by the U.S. alone. We should strengthen for­ ior high school teacher, coach, and volunteer, eign law enforcement and judicial institu­ Hugh has worked both in and out of the class­ tions. Cooperation with Mexican authorities HON. BOB FlLNER room to achieve educational excellence for has improved, as demonstrated by the recent OF CALIFORNIA students, parents, and families in our commu­ destruction of a major Mexican-American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. drug ring. We should reward countries that Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Hugh graduated from Michigan State Uni­ convict drug traffickers, eradicate cocaine versity in 1960, and went on to get his mas­ Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and heroin farms, seize drug shipments, and ters degree from _MSU in 1964. During that aggressively pursue illegal drug labs. We recognize a truly remarkable leader from my time, he started his career as a teacher in should punish countries that do not do their 50th Congressional District in San Diego. In East Detroit-where I grew up-teaching jun­ share by linking drug cooperation to trade the Reverend Dr. Timothy Winters, we find a ior high school social studies and working sanctions and foreign assistance. We must man who has dedicated his life to improving closely with students as coach for the track use the U.N. and other multilateral organiza­ the socio-economic and spiritual well-being of tions to share the burden and the costs of many of our neighborhoods and communities team. narcotics control. Civic responsibility and involvement are not in San Diego. YOUTH DRUG USE In addition to being pastor of the Bayview just ideas that Hugh Jarvis taught his students Previous efforts to reduce drug use have Baptist Church, one of the largest churches in in the classroom, they are the values that he been moderately successful, but hard core has lived by example. Quietly, without much drug users and drug-related violence have San Diego, he also holds the position as president of the Baptist Ministers Union. While fanfare, Hugh Jarvis worked for over three and proven more difficult to stop. Progress has a half decades as an activist for better edu­ been made. The number of people who use in this position, Dr. Winters has shown to be drugs each month has fallen from 22.3 mil­ a very capable leader in guiding both his cation for students. lion in 1985 to 12.2 million in 1994, and drug­ church and the ministerial organization to suc­ In 1985, Hugh's work in education was rec­ related homicides are down 25 percent. It is cess and high achievement. He was instru­ ognized when Michigan Governor Jim Blan­ alarming, however, that drug use is increas­ mental in the building of the Martin Luther chard appointed him to the board of control of ing among young people. One in three high King Jr. School, complete with classrooms, Northern Michigan University-a prestigious school seniors say they have used marijuana, position which allowed him to help direct NMU and reports show this figure is rising. In meeting halls, and banquet facilities. Dr. Winters is also an accomplished speak­ and its educational mission. Hugh has also southern Indiana, parents, teachers, and volunteered his time and expertise as a mem­ local officials tell me that youth drug use is er, often called upon to speak on various spreading swiftly in small towns and rural problems and concerns of the African-Amer­ ber of the Michigan Public School Finance areas. ican community and the city at large. Commission. Protecting our children from the scourge . He lectures frequently on the matters of In his distinguished career, Hugh's commit­ of drugs must be our top priority. Tough pen­ consumer awareness and debt-free living. ment to students and families has also led him alties for drug violations can help, but com­ His workshops and finance seminars, which to be a leader in the labor community, and to "llunities must redouble their efforts to keep he often conducts from various churches, work for the rights of teachers and educators. :ids from trying drugs in the first place. The have helped to improve the lives of literally Actively involved in the Michigan Federation afe and Drug Free Schools Act provides fed­ of Teachers and the Democratic Party since al funding to help local schools with drug thousands of those who have heeded his ad­ evention. In southern Indiana, federal vice and counsel. the early 1960's, Hugh was elected president PS community policing grants have Lately. Dr. Winters has been working with of the MFT in 1981 . During his tenure as ·lped many law enforcement agencies ex- other community leaders as a part of a group president, Hugh distinguished himself as a May 15, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11467 person who worked tirelessly for better edu­ However, it may be Slivers work outside of enrollees and community pharmacies. We cation for our children and better working con­ the school that made the difference in receiv­ asked OPM to delay implementation of this ditions for the men and women who teach ing his recognition by the hall of fame as a benefit change until the GAO study was com­ them. friend of basketball. For years, he has run and plete and until other cost-savings alternatives Mr. Speaker, Hugh Jarvis' example is one organized the Henry Vais Basketball Tour­ were investigated. That letter is attached at that all of us should take. His quiet and un­ nament at Morton, a two tiered competition for the end of this statement. wavering commitment to education, and to giv­ local grade-school players of differing skill lev­ OPM did not agree with our concerns and ing of himself for students and families in els that is recognized as one of he best tour­ went ahead with implementing the benefit Michigan are a testament to him and to his naments of its kind. change as scheduled. What happened then profession. The tournament is his pride and joy-no was nothing short of chaos. The mail order As we observe this milestone in Hugh Jar­ team is eliminated and the kids enjoy them­ pharmacy company was not prepared for the vis' distinguished career, I take great pride in selves. It provides kids with an opportunity to tremendous increase in business resulting calling him a personal friend, and in joining play and not worry about the wins and the from the new 20 percent copayment at retail with my colleagues to express my deep losses, as Slivers describes it. pharmacies. We received reports of doctors thanks to him for his work. attempting to submit prescriptions being told that the fax machines had been unplugged THE FEDERAL HEALTH PROGRAM and they were not accepting new prescrip­ RECOGNIZING JAMES R. NUNES BENEFIT CHANGE ACCOUNTABIL­ tions, enrollees were reporting delays of sev­ ITY ACT eral seeks before obtaining their prescriptions, HON. Bill BAKER and there were problems with incomplete or OF CALIFORNIA HON. BENJAMIN L CARDIN incorrect orders. A constituent of mine in Balti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MARYLAND more stated that she had "literally spent one Wednesday, May 15, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES month on this phone with this company." She Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, for Wednesday, May 15, 1996 also said that when her order finally arrived, her bottle was seven pills short, and her hus­ more than three decades, James R. Nunes Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with has served as an officer of the law. Since band's was shy two pills. a bipartisan group of Representatives to intro­ To OPM's credit, they immediately moved to 1979, he has been chief of the Pleasant Hill, duce the Federal Health Program Benefit correct these severe inadequacies of the pro­ CA Police Department in my home district. Change Accountability Act. This legislation gram. They allowed a limited number of enroll­ Now, after 37 years of service as a police offi­ would prevent the Office of Personnel Man­ ees to temporarily obtain their drugs at their cer, first with the military and then with three agement [OPM] from making significant local pharmacies without the copayment pen­ different cities, he is retiring from the force. changes to Federal retirees' health benefits alty. While it does appear that these extreme Throughout his career, Chief Nunes has without first reporting to Congress what those problems have been corrected, the fact re­ worked to make our streets safer, our commu­ changes will entail, how costs to retirees will mains that there are still problems and inequi­ nities stronger, and our children's future bright­ be impacted, and how quality will be assured. ties. er. He knows the meaning of long nights, hard This legislation comes in direct response to Mail order pharmacies are certainly an ap­ work, and personal sacrifice. His many com­ OPM's decision to allow Blue Cross/Blue propriate option to make available for enroll­ munity activities further reflect his commitment Shield [BC/BS] to alter the prescription drug ees. However, this new copayment structure to the citizens of the East Bay community, and benefit of their standard benefit package for does not result in a real choice for seniors­ are indicative of his devotion to the building of Federal retirees on Medicare. Prior to 1996, it simply increases their out-of-pocket costs. a better society. there was no cost-sharing for prescription Mail order pharmacies are not an appropriate It is my sincere hope that Chief Nunes will drugs purchased at a network retail pharmacy source for acute drugs because of the length enjoy a well-deserved retirement from the or through the mail order pharmacy. Starting of time it takes to obtain a prescription. This force. His contributions have been both for­ in January 1996, BC/BS began charging Fed­ new BC/BS policy imposes a new 20 percent midable and enduring, and I know all of my eral retirees on Medicare a new 20 percent copayment-which can be a significant cost­ colleagues will join me in wishing him every copayment for prescriptions purchased at their on enrollees needing acute prescriptions. For good thing in the days ahead. network retail pharmacies. The only way this them, the mail order pharmacy is not a viable new copayment can be avoided is to use the option to avoid this new costs. If the 20 per­ TRIBUTE TO BOB SLIVOVSKY AND mail order pharmacy program offered by BC/ cent copayment is a serious impediment, then KENNY WILLIAMS BS. the senior may use the mail order option any­ Many of us heard from constituents who op­ way. Their health could be seriously impacted HON. WIWAM 0. LIPINSKI posed this change. Most seniors live on fixed by that decision. In addition, people have been incomes and are sensitive to sudden in­ OF ILLINOIS unable to obtain color-coding for their prescrip­ creases in the cost of prescription drugs. They tions-an important service for a frail senior IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are also the segment of our population that taking a strong regimen of prescriptions. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 uses the most medications. At the same time, I, along with several colleagues, have spent Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay seniors tend to have long standing relation­ months looking into possible remedies to pre­ tribute to two outstanding individuals who have ships with their local pharmacists who provide vent OPM from making decisions on benefit contributed greatly to athletic competition in important health care services to them. A local changes in a vacuum as they do today. Our my district and throughout the Chicago area­ retail pharmacist is often willing to perform goal is to avoid any repeat performances of Mr. Bob "Slivers" Slivovsky and Mr. Kenny services such as color-coding their prescrip­ the problems we have seen this year. Our leg­ Williams-who were inducted into the Illinois tions, providing special caps for easy opening, islation is entitled "The Federal Health Pro­ Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame on April 27, and offering important face-to-face counseling. gram Benefit Change Accountability Act." It 1996. In addition to being health care providers, details the multiple problems resulting from Slivers Slivovsky has devoted most of his local pharmacies play an important local eco­ OPM's decision to make this benefit change life to athletics at Morton College in Cicero, IL, nomic role. Sending prescriptions to mail order and would institute a new reporting process. first as a member of the school's baseball pharmacies takes dollars and jobs out of our OPM would be required to provide an annual team in the early 1950's, and for the last 24 communities. The bottom line is that this ben­ report to Congress that would describe any years as equipment manager, a job title that efit change by BC/BS hurts both our constitu­ significant changes for the upcoming year in does not even begin to describe his respon­ ents' health and our local economies. Federal retiree health benefits. · The report sibilities. As Morton Athletic Director George More than 70 colleagues joined me in writ­ would also provide Congress with the details Fejt said of his prized employee: He's our fa­ ing to OPM in December 1995 opposing this that were missing this past year. It would ex­ cility manager, sports information director, benefit change. We are still awaiting an impor­ plain what cost savings expected to be fundraising coordinator, and goodwill ambas­ tant report from GAO that will detail the effect achieved, how enrollees would be financially sador. of various prescription drug policies on both affected by the change, and how quality of 11468 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 15, 1996 care would be impacted. Congress would then pone implementation of this change until 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SACRED have time to react if there were concerns with the GAO study is complete and to consider HEART CHURCH IN FEEDING the change. alternative cost-saving approaches such as mLLS, MA The bill has been endorsed by the National those mentioned in this letter. Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Sincerely, Association of Retail Druggists, the National Benjamin L. Cardin and 68 Members of HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Council on Aging, and the National Council of Congress. OF MASSACHUSETTS Senior Citizens, The original cosponsors are: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representatives J.C. WATIS, HOYER, GILMAN, Wednesday, May 15, 1996 MORELLA, PICKETI, LAFALCE, CRAMER, POM­ EROY, BREWSTER, TIM JOHNSON, MORAN, TRIBUTE TO W.T. WOODSON IDGH Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the Parish of Sacred Heart MEEK, and EHRLICH. We urge our colleagues SCHOOL CONCERT BAND OF to join us in preventing OPM from making new FAIRFAX Church in Feeding Hills, MA which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sunday, benefits changes that negatively impact sen­ May 19, 1996. For the past half century, Sa­ iors' health and our local communities. HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS cred Heart Church has been an integral part CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, of the Springfield Catholic Diocese and a Washington, DC, December 15, 1995. OF VIRGINIA JAMES B. KING, mainstay in the town of Agawam. The church Director, Office of Personnel Management, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES began as a small mission chapel for Mount Washington, DC. Carmel Church in Springfield and was run by DEAR MR. KING: We are writing to raise Wednesday, May 15, 1996 the Stigimatine Fathers. In 1946, Bishop concerns about the implementation of a new Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great Thomas M. O'Leary declared Sacred Heart a 20 percent copayment for prescriptions filled territorial parish in Feeding Hills to be run by pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to the in local retail pharmacies under the Blue the Stigimatine Order. Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Health W.T. Woodson Senior High School Concert Sacred Heart had 175 families in its parish Benefits Program. Band of Fairfax, which will receive one of the As you know, beginning January 1, 1996, in 1946 but its chapel could only accommo­ this change will make it more costly for al­ most prestigious international awards for high date 125 people. The need for a new larger most one million Federal retfrees with Medi­ school concert bands. On May 17, 1996, the church was immanent and the parishioners care Part B coverage if they want to con­ W.T. Woodson Band will receive the John immediately began working together to raise tinue to obtain their prescriptions at their Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Flag of the necessary funds for the new construction. neighborhood pharmacy. The only way for Honor, an award which recognizes high school After more than ten years of hard work, the Federal retirees to avoid t:qe imposition of diligence of these parishioners was rewarded this new cost-sharing will be for them to concert bands that have demonstrated the leave their neighborhood pharmacy and send highest standards of excellence in all respects in 1959 when Bishop Christopher Weldon their prescriptions to an out-of-state mail of their activities. Under the direction of a very dedicated the new Sacred Heart Church. The order firm. The rationale for this change is dedicated and talented music director, Mr. expansion did not end with the new church, that it is a cost-saving measure. While we however, and in 1964 the men of the parish John Casagrande, it is one of only two bands commend efforts by BC/BS to lower costs for built the Sacred Heart Restaurant at the Big the Federal Government and their enrollees, from the entire United States and Canada to "E" in West Springfield and the Parish Center we question whether these savings will be receive this coveted award this year. was dedicated in 1971. During this period, an passed through to enrollees. athletic program was established for the young Two aspects of these efforts are abun­ Each year, the John Philip Sousa Founda­ dantly clear to us. Last year, BC/BS's use of tion awards the Sudler Flag of Honor after people of the parish and a parish library was a mail order operation diverted S400 million conducting a rigorous selection process under­ added, complete with adult bible classes. The from our districts in sales, revenues and jobs taken by a committee made up of nationally parish had certainly blossomed into a major from the local pharmacies. If this new known band conductors. The Selection Com­ center for community activity in the Feeding change becomes effective, an estimated S600 Hills area and was a source of tremendous mittee chooses award recipients based on the million will leave our districts in 1996 and in­ pride for the citizens of Agawam. following criteria: First, the band's music direc­ stead be invested in an out-of-state mail Today the parish has grown to 2,065 fami­ order firm. Many local pharmacies are small tor has been incumbent in his or her position lies and has been transferred from the businesses that cannot afford a shift of their for at least 7 consecutive years; second, the local business to out-of-state mail order Stigimatine Order back to the Springfield Dio­ firms. Second, Federal retirees, many of band has maintained a high standard of excel­ cese. This tremendous growth and the whom take multiple prescriptions that re­ lence in the concert area for several years; parish's continued commitment to charitable quire face-to-face pharmacist counseling and third, the band has received a superior rating organizations and community development close monitoring of prescription use, will at State, regional, or national levels of com­ have made Sacred Heart one of the true gems lose the medical counseling of their local petition; fourth, the band has performed at sig­ of the Second Congressional District. I would pharmacists when they switch to the mail like to salute Rev. Kenneth Tatro, the Pastor order program due to financial constraints. nificant meetings at State, regional, and na­ We have strong reservations about cost­ tional levels; and fifth, a number of students in of Sacred Heart; Pastoral Minister Sister Ei­ saving solutions that place an economic pen­ the band have participated in district and all­ leen Sullivan, SSJ; Deacon James Martone; and the many dedicated parishioners who alty on the use of local pharmacies. There State honor bands or similar groups. There is are alternative approaches that BC/BS could have donated so much time and energy over take to achieve cost-savings. in the area of no limit on the number of bands which can re­ the years to ensure Sacred Heart's place prescription drug use. One solution would be ceive the Sudler Flag of Honor each year. So among the most outstanding institutions in to implement a mandatory generic drug pro­ indeed, not only is it a remarkable accomplish­ Western Massachusetts. gram. Another solution could be a reason­ ment that the W.T. Woodson Band earned this Sacred Heart is a tremendous source of able copayment, such as one or two dollars. honor, it is equally commendable that it is one per prescription drug. Neither of these alter­ pride for not only the Springfield Diocese but natives would disadvantage our neighbor­ of only two bands worthy of receiving the for the entire Second Congressional District. I hood pharmacies which play important award in 1996. am honored to represent the outstanding indi­ health care and economic roles in our com­ Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join viduals who comprise Sacred Heart parish and munities. I join with the citizens of the Second Congres­ me in applauding the hard work and commit­ You may be aware that the GAO has re­ sional District in ottering a most heartfelt con­ cently been asked to study the impact of BC/ ment of Mr. Casagrande and this talented gratulations on this "golden" anniversary. Sa­ BS's FEHBP's prescription drug program group of young musicians. I congratulate them cred Heart has truly succeeded in its mission policies on enrollees and community phar­ on receiving this distinguished award and for macies. We believe that this is an important to foster a cooperative and inclusive spirit in study and that the results should be known making their parents, neighbors. and commu­ the community and I wish Sacred Heart before this new policy is implemented. nity proud of this exceptional achievement. Church all the best for another successful 50 Therefore, we ask you to take action to post- years. May 15, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11469. DON'T DISCRIMINATE AGAINST Jersey's second largest employer. Their 37 The Polish Government recently announced THE HIV-POSITIVE members own and operate those super­ that it would temporarily halt further develop­ markets employing 35,000 associates and ment of the shopping center outside the HON. SAM FARR serving 500 communities in New Jersey and Auschwitz death camp and set up a special more than 3 million customers each week. OF CALIFORNIA government commission to examine the legal­ Throughout the region, the firm employs lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity of the planned supermarket. The First Sec­ 15,000 more associates. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Wakefern takes its mission of excellence se­ retary also noted that Poland's President Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise riously, and it also understands that this mis­ Aleksander Kwasniewski "strongly criticized today to express strong opposition to an unfair sion can only be extended through community the proposed construction." The final decision and discriminatory provision in the National involvement. ShopRite's owners and Wakefern on whether to proceed with the shopping cen­ Security Authorization Act of 1996. This provi­ have dedicated themselves to improving edu­ ter lies with the town council of Oswiecim­ sion would require all HIV-positive personnel cational opportunities through programs such Brzezinka. to be immediately and summarily discharged as the supermarket careers effort for special There must be no equivocation on termi­ needs students. They have worked tirelessly from the military. nation of this shopping center. The construc­ to fight hunger through their support of the The provision is based on prejudice and tion must stop permanently. A commercial en­ misunderstanding about HIV and the AIDS Community Food Bank of New Jersey, and deavor so close to Auschwitz would be often.: virus. Being HIV-positive does not mean being they can continuously recognize the spirit of bed-ridden. It does not mean you cannot work. friendship and love through their sponsorship sive not just to the memories of those who It does not mean you are contagious. In fact, of the New Jersey Special Olympics. were murdered there but to the sense that it may take years before people who are HIV­ This past March, I was pleased to join with Auschwitz stands as one of the most promi­ positive show the debilitating symptoms of those congratulating Wakefern's general mer­ nent symbols of the lesson of the Holocaust, AIDS. chandise facility in Jamesburg for winning the "Never Again." Current military policy is fair and makes Merit Site OSHA Award for workplace safety. sense. Those who are HIV-positive, as with This year, Wakefern is celebrating its 50th those with disabilities, are not sent in combat. anniversary in grand style, with commemora­ They are allowed to continue their service until tive ceremonies and activities at Liberty State IN HONOR OF OFFICER KEITH they are too ill to serve. Park and Ellis Island. While we join in this BRADDOCK But this provision would remove such per­ celebration and recognize the dedication of so sons outright, whether they are ill or healthy. many that have worked so hard to make The assumption is, if you have HIV, you are Wakefern and ShopRite the outstanding cor­ HON. EARL POMEROY porate citizen that it has become, we also pay a threat to others, you are sick, or something OF NORTH DAKOTA is wrong with you. tribute to an individual who helped build this All of those beliefs are false. Magic Johnson company from the ground up, Tom lnfusino. rn THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tom has steadfastly led Wakefern as its chair­ is one, more famous example, but there are Wednesday, May 15, 1996 tens of thousands of HIV-positive Americans man for the last 25 years. His vision has helped transform Wakefern from a group of who are healthy, working, and contributing to Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, this week has local grocers to the great service corporation society. been designated National Police Week. In that it is today. We should not discriminate against men and conjunction with this, I would like to take a women in uniform if they are still able-and Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues moment today to honor a North Dakota peace still want-to serve their country. would join me today in congratulating Wakefern, its 50,000 associates and its great officer recently killed in the line of duty. leadership on 50 years of success, and in Watford City police officer Keith Braddock died SOTH ANNIVERSARY OF W AKEFERN wishing them 50 more years of service to our March 20 of this year after he was shot while FOOD CORPORATION community. responding to an incident at the American Le­ gion Club. HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS CONDEMNATION OF SHOPPING Mr. Speaker, Keith Braddock was a family OF NEW JERSEY CENTER OUTSIDE AUSCHWITZ man. He was married and had three children. rn THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While his family must now try to move on from Wednesday, May 15, 1996 HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI this horrible nightmare, I hope it provides them Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF NEW JERSEY some comfort to know that every North Dako­ bring to the attention of my colleagues one of rn THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tan is grateful for his service to the people of the great business success stories in my Wednesday, May 15, 1996 our State. Cities and small towns all across State, Wakefern Food Corp. of Elizabeth, NJ. Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today America are more secure because of dedi­ Wakefem, which to many of us is known as to condemn, in the strongest possible terms, a cated peace officers like Keith. ShopRite, was born in 1946. The Second proposed shopping mall to be located just out­ The tragedy that unfolded late that after­ World War was one of the great tragic con­ side the Auschwitz death camp in Poland. noon on Main Street has awakened the 1,800 flicts of human history, but the peacetime The Auschwitz death camp has left a scar residents of Watford City that they are not im­ economy that was created in its aftermath laid in our minds and hearts that can never be re­ the groundwork for so many positive opportu­ moved. It is a reminder of the depths of evil mune to the all-too-prevalent acts of violence nities to come. Wakefern was created out of human kind is capable of. And it serves as a occurring in our Nation's cities. Protecting citi­ just such an opportunity. In Newark, NJ, eight warning that we must never let it happen zens from harms way is a dangerous task­ independent grocers joined together to create again. For anyone to commercialize Auschwitz both in our urban centers and in rural Amer­ a buying cooperative, Wakefern Food Corp., or develop its immediate surroundings would ica. Although peace officers in many small so they could get the benefit of buying dis­ be an affront to all of us, and to the memories communities may know most of the folks in counts. Like so many other companies, their of the millions of victims of the Holocaust. town, they can't be too cautious. For the most earliest days were filled with endless chal­ Approximately 1.5 million people were killed part, these officers are out there on their lenges and difficulties. Yet, through hard work at Auschwitz during World War II. The 50,000 own-backup can be miles away. and dedication to a dream they persevered, people who visit the camp sites every year are and the company became the success that it there to understand the monstrous inhumanity This unfortunate situation has underscored is today. that took place. To exploit the camps for eco­ the fact that senseless acts of violence can Today, Wakefern and its ShopRite super­ nomic gain is an insult to everyone who has happen anywhere. We owe a debt of gratitude markets represent the largest retailer-owned worked to ensure the Holocaust's unique to those like Keith Braddock who put their own cooperative in the United States and are New place in the world's history and culture. lives at risk to make us a little safer. 11470 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 15, 1996 FREMONT IIlGH SCHOOL exercise messages to clarify for Americans the by parents in their children's education. Eden STUDENTS, FREMONT, MI confusing array of information that currently Prairie's parents and other residents stand out exists and coordinate education efforts be­ as a shining lighthouse of an example of the HON. PETER HOEKSTRA tween the public and private sectors. miracles that can happen when adults take the OF MICHIGAN I urge all Americans to challenge them­ time to help out at their schools. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selves this May, National Physical Fitness and But, Mr. Speaker, the No. 1 reason Eden Sports Month, to make physical activity a reg­ Prairie High School has been chosen as a Wednesday, May 15, 1996 ular part of your life. Blue Ribbon Award winner is its spirited stu­ Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I would like dents. This student body is focused in a most to acknowledge a bright, young group of stu­ impressive way on real achievement and a re­ dents from Fremont, Ml, who met with me TRIBUTE TO EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH lentless pursuit of the highest standards of ex­ yesterday. A special wish for a happy birthday SCHOOL cellence. The students have worked hard to is extended to Mr. T.J. Meister. A list of those create a safe, supportive and drug-free envi­ representing the school follows: - HON. JIM RAMSTAD ronment. They have worked hard to establish Fremont High School Students, Fremont, OF MINNESOTA a record of academic excellence across the MI: David Ammirati, Brooke Bacon, Sara IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES board. Breuker, Christine Cooper, Jennifer Dueling, From student leadership to participation in Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Jennifer Eitniear, Connie Erickson, John public service projects to help people in need Hughes, Heather Kraley, T.J. Meister, Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the community, from the heavy emphasis Jessalynn Nieooer, Billie Jo Novak, Julie praise the entire Eden Prairie High School on scholastic achievement to the enthusiastic Rottman, Kari Schipper, Jenna Scott, April community for being named winner of the U.S Smith, Kristine Stariha, Andrea Stroven, way they revel in the success of their class­ Mike Vanostenberg, and Amy Vanzant. Department of Education's prestigious Blue mates, the students of Eden Prairie High Baars Bultman, teacher. Ribbon Award. School deserve to claim this national honor as The Department of Education could not their own. The students at Eden Prairie High have selected a more deserving high school School are the kind of young people any par­ MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL for this highly coveted honor. When it comes ent would be proud to call their own. FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH to a comprehensive and successful approach Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulat­ to excellence in teaching, student achieve­ ing the entire Eden Prairie High School Com­ HON. JOE BARTON ment, leadership and parental involvement, munity on a job well done and for setting such OF TEXAS Eden Prairie has, for a long time, set a lofty a powerful example of what can be accom­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standard. plished by a school if everyone pitches in and Mr. Speaker, this high distinction was well strives to do their best. Wednesday, May 15, 1996 earned. Everyone at Eden Prairie High School Today we salute Eden Prairie High School Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, May is played a role in achieving this extraordinary as a blue ribbon award winner and for proving National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, level of educational excellence. that schools all across America can succeed if conducted by the President's Council on Phys­ Under the visionary leadership of a most re­ everyone puts their minds and hearts into the ical Fitness and Sports. Every American markable man, Principal Arne Johnson, Eden effort like they do at Eden Prairie High School. should take this opportunity to celebrate and Prairie High School has flourished. Arne is al­ begin a fitness routine .. The benefits from ex­ ways there for each and every student. He ercise are far-reaching. Studies have revealed provides at all hours of the day a willing ear, LEWIS AND CLARK DISCOVERY that there is a direct connection between exer­ an understanding shoulder and a marvelous EXPEDITION 1996 cise and lower death rates from heart attacks, and diverse source of advice and encourage­ stroke, hypertension, non-insulin-dependent di­ ment. HON. JAMFS M. TALENT abetes, brittle bones, anxiety, and depression. Former superintendent Jerry McCoy and OF MISSOURI However, in lieu of this information many new superintendent Bill Gaslin have also been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans continue to remain inactive, with lit­ instrumental in preparing the fertile ground tle or no physical activity in their daily lives. and providing the necessary resources to Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Even low- to moderate-intensity activities grow the special love for learning that exists at Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to like walking, gardening, or biking can bring Eden Prairie. The students have blossomed recognize the Lewis and Clark Discovery Ex­ benefits. I realize this so I have taken the op­ under their effective management. pedition 1996: the reenactment of the world's portunity to share my love of biking with my A school board full of caring and committed most noted expedition. This 22-stop voyage constituents. On my home page, you will find citizens has selflessly devoted the time, talent will retrace the first 6 weeks of the path of the "Biking with Barton." This is a detailed explo­ and energy necessary to make Eden Prairie original expedition which began from St. ration on the Internet that allows you to link High School one of the best in all of America. Charles, MO, 192 years ago. with other bike pages. I have included all sorts This historic designation was accomplished Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's pur­ of biking information from biking events and through the pioneering and innovative con­ suit of discovery in the newly acquired Louisi­ books, to community activities, and details on tributions of a truly dedicated administrative ana Territory revealed some 168 unknown how to bike to work. staff and dynamic collection of committed species of flora and 128 types of animals. I am also happy to support organizations teachers. Their deep and unwavering commit­ They used courage, hard work, and persever­ like the National Coalition for Promoting Phys­ ment to the students forms the foundation for ance in overcoming extraordinary obstacles ical Activity. They have a long-term mission to a very special relationship with the young peo­ along their frontier exploration. The Lewis and motivate more Americans to be physically ac­ ple at Eden Prairie High School. The teachers Clark Discovery Expedition 1996, will highlight tive. The national coalition is a collaborative and staff have gone above and beyond all the historic, scientific, and cultural con­ partnership of groups who ·have identified reasonable expectations to help kids, from the sequences of this celebrated journey. It will physical activity and health as their primary extra hours spent coaching and teaching ex­ also examine several other important themes mission and is facilitated by the American Alli­ tracurricular events to their efforts to bolster such as the development of the United States ance for Health, Physical Education, Recre­ their professional credentials through addi­ and the American character. ation and Dance; the American College of tional postsecondary education. The primary vehicle for this reenactment is Sports Medicine; and the American Heart As­ Mr. Speaker, another key ingredient in the a replica keelboat constructed by boatwright sociation. To accomplish its goals the national overwhelming success of Eden Prairie High Glen Bishop. The Keelboat, which Bishop coalition will use its network to provide School has been the precedent-setting and in­ spent 1O years constructing, will contain nu­ ledaership to the American public and policy­ spiring level of involvement by parents and merous exhibits which highlight the historical, makers to increase the understanding, com­ members of the community. In this day and cultural, and scientific discoveries made by munication, and promotion of physical activity age when we in Congress hear so much Lewis and Clark. It will retrace the original and health. They seek to develop consistent blame being placed on the lack of participation voyage, making stops along the path that the May 15, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11471 explorers followed during the Missouri leg of to notify the Office of the Senate Daily into evidence during a Federal judicial their journey. Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ or administrative proceeding. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ mittee-of the time, place, and purpose SD-226 tunity to acknowledge this fine celebration of of the meetings, when scheduled, and MAY22 American history. I commend the members of any cancellations or changes in the the planning committee and all those involved meetings as they occur. 9:30 a.m. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for their hard work to help preserve the mem­ As an additional procedure along To hold hearings on S. 1166, to improve ory of this historic expedition. with the computerization of this infor­ the registration of pesticides, to pro­ mation, the Office of the Senate Daily vide minor use crop protection, and to Digest will prepare this information for improve pesticide tolerances to safe­ TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. NOWAK printing in the Extensions of Remarks guard infants and children. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SR-328A HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN on Monday and Wednesday of each Commerce, Science. and Transportation OF MASSACHUSETTS To hold open and closed hearings on week. broadcast spectrum issues (closed in S- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 407, Capitol). Wednesday, May 15, 1996 May 16, 1996, may be found in the Daily SR-253 Digest of today's RECORD. Rules and Administration Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, f rise today to To resume hearings on issues with regard pay tribute to an outstanding author, John F. MEETINGS SCHEDULED to the Government Printing Office, fo­ Nowak from the city of Lowell. cusing on public access to Government Mr. Nowak is the author of "Jasiu," an auto­ information in the 21st century and biography honoring his education and experi­ MAY17 GPO's depository library program. ences as a child and later his adult years. I 9:30a.m. SR-301 know the city of Lowell, as I was born and Appropriations Small Business raised there. It is a proud immigrant city, with VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Business meeting, to mark up proposed a rich history. It was very prominent in the committee legislation to strengthen, expand, and To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ improve the Small Business Invest­ 19th century and was renowned for it's robust timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Cor­ ment Company program, and to con­ mill industry. Today, for many families, it re­ poration for National and Community sider the nomination of Ginger Ehn mains a symbol for people to work hard and Service. Lew, of California, to be Deputy Ad­ achieve one's goals. SD-192 ministrator of the Small Business Ad­ I make this point, Mr. Speaker, for I feel that Special Committee To Investigate White­ ministration. just as there are many families of this region water Development Corporation and SR-428A who have made historic contributions to our Related Matters 10:00 a.m. To continue hearings to examine certain Appropriations country, Mr. Nowak has made his own con­ issues relative to the Whitewater De­ tribution. Mr. Nowak served as a member of Defense Subcommittee velopment Corporation. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Armed Forces and was a Federal em­ SH-216 timates for fiscal year 1997 for the De­ ployee to our Government. I believe that by 10:00 a.m. partment of Defense. focusing on the writing and publishing "Jasiu," Mr. Nowak has Foreign Relations United States Pacific Command. achieved a lifetime goal. A goal that few of us To hold hearings on the nominations of SD-192 ever achieve. Avis T. Bohlen, of the District of Co­ Appropriations In his book, Mr. Nowak tells a number of in­ lumbia, to be Ambassador to the Re­ Foreign Operations Subcommittee public of Bulgaria, and Marisa R. Lino, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ teresting stories about his experiences as a of Oregon, to be Ambassador to the Re­ young Polish-American boy growing up in the timates for fiscal year 1997 for foreign public of Albania. assistance programs, focusing on 1930's, his adult years in the Air Force while SD--419 peacekeeping and international organi­ stationed in North Africa and his volunteer ef­ zations and programs. forts working to preserve the environment. His MAY20 SD-GSO light-hearted philosophy makes "Jasiu" a work 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.rn. that is spirited and entertaining, despite the Finance Commerce, Science. and Transportation trials and tribulations he encounters. Social Security and Family Policy Sub­ To hold hearings on S. 1645, to regulate Mr. Nowak graduated from Lowell High committee United States scientific and tourist ac­ School and after returning to civilian life, he To hold hearings on proposals to create tivities in Antarctica and to conserve personal savings accounts under Social Antarctic resources, and related pro- earned an associates degree in business ad­ Security. grams. ministration from Merrimack College. He then SD-215 SR-253 went on to receive two subsequent bachelor degrees-one in liberal arts from Merrimack MAY21 MAY23 College and the other in sociology from River 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. College. Appropriations Appropriations I commend Mr. Nowak's drive and ambition, Foreign Operations Subcommittee Foreign Operations Subcommittee as well as his love of learning. His sense of To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ human understanding gives his book a genu­ timates for fiscal year 1997 for foreign timates for fiscal year 1997 for foreign ine quality and paints a portrait of a man who assistance programs, focusing on inter­ assistance programs. national financial institutions. SD-106 has lived and accomplished much. I extend SD-138 Appropriations my congratulations to John Nowak on the pub­ Judiciary Legislative Branch Subcommittee lication of his book. To hold hearings to examine the Amer­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ ican Bar Association and its role in the timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Con­ selection of Federal judges. gressional Budget Office and the Cap­ SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS SD-226 i tol Police. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 2:00 p.m. S-128, Capitol agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Judiciary Judiciary 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ Administrative Oversight and the Courts Business meeting, to consider pending Subcommittee calendar business. tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold hearings on S. 582, to provide SD-226 meetings and hearings of Senate com­ that certain voluntary disclosures of Veterans' Affairs mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ violations of Federal laws made pursu­ To hold hearings on miscellaneous veter­ tees, and committees of conference. ant to an environmental audit shall ans bills, including S. 281, S. 749, S. This title requires all such committees not be subject to discovery or admitted 1131, s. 1342, s. 1711, s. 993, s. 994, s. 11472 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 15, 1996 995, s. 996, s. 1748, s. 1749, s. 1750, s. 10:00 a.m. JUNE 18 1751 , S. 1752, and S. 1753. Judiciary 9:30 a.m. S~l8 To hold hearings on S. 1237, to revise cer­ Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry tain provisions of law relating to child Research, Nutrition, and General Legisla­ MAY24 pornography. tion Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. SD-226 To hold hearings to review a report to Appropriations the Department of Agriculture by the VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ JUNE 13 Advisory Committee on Agricultural committee 2:00 p.m. Concentration, and to examine other To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Appropriations livestock industry issues. timates for fiscal year 1997 for the En­ Treasury, Postal Service, and General Gov­ SR-328A vironmental Protection Agency. ernment Subcommittee SD-192 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SEPTEMBER 17 9:30a.m. JUNES timates for fiscal year 1997 for the White House Office of National Drug Veterans' Affairs 9:30 a.m. Control Policy. To hold joint hearings with the House Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry SD-192 Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ To hold hearings to examine proposals to view the legislative recommendations reform the Commodity Exchange Act. of the American Legion. SR-328A 334 Cannon Building