January 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E41 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

KROEGER WINS FOOT LOCKER Following his first duty assignment with Ma- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JANE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY rine Corps Security Forces in Kings Bay, FAGERSTROM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Georgia, Corporal Dunham was assigned to Fourth Platoon, Kilo Company, Third Battalion, HON. BRIAN HIGGINS HON. LINCOLN DAVIS Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Divi- OF NEW YORK OF TENNESSEE sion. Having quickly proven himself as a capa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ble and conscientious leader, Corporal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Dunham was assigned as a Squad Leader Tuesday, January 9, 2007 and entrusted with the training, welfare, and Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam lives of nine American Sons. He soon earned Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, it is my dis- Speaker, it is not everyday a Member of Con- a reputation for his unwavering commitment to tinct honor to remember the life of a proud gress gets the opportunity to proclaim they his fellow Marines. He had a caring, respect- Chautauqua County leader. Jane Fagerstrom, have a national champion attending school in ful, and humane style of leadership and be- born April 1, 1927, to Floyd and Bertha Alden their district. I rise today to congratulate Kathy lieved above all in leadership by example. Nelson, passed away on January 6, 2006, at Kroeger, a student at Independence High the age of 79. She left behind a legacy for all School in Thompson Station, Tennessee, for On 14 April 2004, while conducting a recon- Chautauqua County residents to be proud of. naissance mission in the town of Karabilah in winning the 2006 Foot Locker High School A compassionate and dynamic woman, Al Anbar province, Corporal Dunham and his Cross Country National Championship. Jane Fagerstrom was a strong leader who had ‘‘The Beast,’’ as she is commonly called for men heard rocket-propelled grenade and small a real desire to help the working people of her consistent domination over her cross- arms fire erupt two kilometers to the west. Chautauqua County. She served her commu- country opponents, is a two-time defending Their Battalion Commander’s patrol had been nity for over four decades and was a pioneer Class AAA State champion and holds multiple ambushed while enroute to visit Lima Com- in the Chautauqua County legislature, serving State records. pany at Camp Husaybah, right on the Syrian as the first chairperson between 2000 and Kathy recorded a time of 17:29, several sec- border. Realizing that his unit was in a posi- 2002. onds ahead of her closest competitor during tion to assist, Corporal Dunham ordered the Jane began her career in 1963 as a sec- the National Championship in San Diego. In vehicles of his Combined Anti-Armor Team to 2005, Kathy came in a very respectable 16th retary for Joe Gerace, Sr., who was a lawyer link up with his dismounted squad and ad- at the time and also served as supervisor for place. vance toward the engagement to provide rein- Winning a national championship is not an the town of Busti. When Gerace became the forcement. Upon reaching the site of the am- first county executive in 1975, Mrs. easy feat in any sport. You must be committed bush, they were quickly barraged with enemy to constantly improving yourself, have a great Fagerstrom stayed with him and played an in- fire. Corporal Dunham ordered the vehicles tegral role in helping run the county’s execu- support system around you, and have the de- dismounted and led one of his fireteams into termination and drive to compete. Kathy has tive branch. the village to neutralize the ambush. After hav- all of the above factors, which lead her to win- As the former director of Chautauqua’s ing moved several blocks south into the vil- ning the championship. Comprehensive Employment Training Admin- We look for many good things to come from lage, they discovered seven Iraqi vehicles in a istration, and through her efforts to support the Kathy in the future; whether on the course, in column attempting to depart to the east. Cor- Manufacturing Technology Institute, Jane will school, or out in the world, I wish her all the poral Dunham ordered his Marines to block be remembered for her efforts to help those best. their movement and check the vehicles for in- without work. surgents. As he approached the second vehi- f She was also a past president of the Joint cle in the column, an insurgent leaped out and Neighborhood Project, a founding member of SEMPER FIDELIS, A TRIBUTE TO attacked Corporal Dunham. In the ensuing the Resource Center board of directors, she CORPORAL JASON L. DUNHAM, hand-to-hand struggle, Corporal Dunham served on the Research and Strategic Plan- UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS wrestled the Iraqi insurgent to the ground and ning Council, the planning committee of the immediately noticed that the insurgent was United Way, was commissioner of the Civil HON. JOHN R. KUHL, JR. holding a live grenade. Corporal Dunham Service in Jamestown, was on the advisory OF NEW YORK alerted his fellow Marines, and aware of the committee of Habitat for Humanity, the Inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES imminent danger but without hesitation, he re- faith Volunteer Program, Salvation Army Advi- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 moved his helmet and covered the grenade, sory Board, Board of Trustees of Jamestown absorbing the brunt of the explosion and Community College and the SALT organiza- Mr. KUHL of New York. Madam Speaker, it shielding his fellow Marines from the blast in is with honor and pleasure that I rise to recog- tion. a selfless act of bravery that most certainly Mrs. Fagerstrom was preceded in death by nize Corporal Jason L. Dunham, United States saved the lives of two of his Marines. Marine Corps. Corporal Dunham will post- her husband of over 50 years, John W. humously receive our Nation’s highest award By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting Fagerstrom, whom she wed September 21, for valor on January 11, 2007 from our 43rd spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the 1946, and who passed away on November 25, President, George W. Bush. face of certain death, Corporal Dunham gal- 1997. Surviving her are her three sons, John Corporal Dunham grew up in Scio, New lantly gave his life for his country, thereby re- W. (Ann) Fagerstrom of Jamestown, Jeffrey L. York. He was known for his prowess in base- flecting great credit upon himself and uphold- Fagerstrom of Billings, Montana and David A. ball, basketball, and soccer at Scio Central ing the highest traditions of the Marine Corps (Deb) Fagerstrom of Cherry Creek; two grand- School. He was also well-known throughout and the United States Naval Service. Corporal daughters, Nikki (Kevin) Pierce of Jamestown his entire community, not just for his good-na- Jason L. Dunham epitomizes the selfless de- and Ashley Fagerstrom of Billings; two great- tured pranks, but for being a young man of votion to duty that our young men and women grandchildren, Kal and Addie Pierce; her sis- enthusiastic yet humble spirit, someone who have displayed time and time again in Iraq, Af- ter, Dorothy Olson of Jamestown; and several genuinely cared for others and who could al- ghanistan, Africa, and numerous other places nieces and nephews. ways be counted on if someone was in need. around the world. Our Nation is blessed to Madam Speaker, I would like to take this He enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 2000, have a military full of Corporal Dunhams who opportunity to remember and celebrate the life because the Marines were known to have the are serving with great distinction. My heart of Jane Fagerstrom and remember her con- toughest training, but also the strongest broth- goes out to his family, the townspeople of tributions to her community. I ask my col- erhood. He also felt a personal challenge to Scio, NY, and the Marines, for they have lost leagues to join me in honoring her spirit here complete basic training and to do it well. one of America’s finest. today.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09JA8.001 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 HONORING POLICE CHIEF JACK W. another son, SGT Jesse Castro, U.S. Army, of It has become clear to all Americans that LONG AS HE RETIRES FROM THE Chalan Pago. With a heavy but proud heart, I the ethical safeguards here in our Nation’s DUNCANVILLE POLICE DEPART- extend heartfelt condolences and profound Capital are broken. Rogue lobbyists such as MENT sympathy to Jesse’s family on behalf of the Jack Abramoff were allowed to run amok for People of Guam and a grateful Nation. Jesse years, leaving behind a vast web of corruption HON. KENNY MARCHANT was a caring son, a loving husband, a devoted in their wake. Wayward Members of Congress OF TEXAS father, and a proud American patriot. were swayed by the offers of expensive gifts, Jesse will be remembered by so many peo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES travel, and campaign contibutions that came ple, but he will especially be remembered by their way. The maintenance of power became Tuesday, January 9, 2007 his fellow athletes who shared his enthusiasm more important than responsible government, Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise for sport and adventure. Jesse was a member as we now see in the spiraling budget deficits, today to commend Chief of Police Jack W. of Guam’s Junior National Baseball team, as tax breaks for specific companies and indus- Long as he retires from 30 years of dedicated well as the Tamuning Eagles and Pepsi Gi- tries, and legislation inserted into bills in the service to the Duncanville Police Department. ants football teams. His passion for the mixed dark of night. Chief Long graduated from Sunset High martial arts was remarkable and only equaled With our vote here today, we in the people’s School in Dallas, TX, in 1971 and entered the by his skill and success in the sport, all of house say enough is enough. Today we begin U.S. Army the following year, serving in the which will forever be remembered by his fel- to set our ship right and rebuild the trust of the military police through 1975. In 1976 he began low fighters, but especially by those who faced American people. his career with the Duncanville Police Depart- him in the ring. His intensity, dedication and Today we will prevent lobbyists from buying ment and was promoted to Sergeant just 3 competitive spirit were felt by and known to access and favor from lawmakers. While they years later in 1979. That same year he also those who practiced with him for athletic com- will retain their constitutional right to petition obtained an associate’s degree from El Centro petition and later by the Soldiers who trained government and share valuable information, Community College. In 1981 Long was pro- with him to protect peace and freedom in the they will no longer be allowed to buy meals, moted to Lieutenant and in 1982 he graduated United States Army. Jesse also enjoyed the give gifts, or provide lavish trips. Corporate of- from the Southwestern Law Enforcement thrill of off-roading and motorcycling on his ficials will no longer be able to buy exclusive Command Management School. Harley-Davidson, passions that further re- access by offering the service of their private Three years later he graduated from the flected his love of adventure and his free corporate jets. The powerful Washington elite University of Texas at Arlington with a bach- spirit. will now be placed back on a more equal foot- elor’s degree in Criminal Justice. In 1993 Long But perhaps above all else, Jesse’s desire ing with other citizens who cannot afford such completed the Best Southwest Leadership to learn and to serve his people marked him. luxuries. training and in 1994 he graduated from the He was clearly a young and mature commu- Additionally, all House employees will be re- 178th Session of the FBI National Academy in nity leader, the kind of young man every com- quired to attend annual ethics training to en- munity hopes to produce and forever em- Quantico, VA, and also completed graduate sure that all members and staff know the rules braces. Driven by his sense of duty and public work at the University of Virginia that same and agree to follow them. service, he completed the Guam Community year. These changes, along with additional report- College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy. He has completed more than 2,000 hours of ing requirements that will be enacted through Determined to put his new skills to use and to law enforcement training and currently holds a subsequent legislation and more vigorous act on his sense of duty, Jesse would not, Master Peace Officer Certification from the oversight by the Ethics Committee, will assure however, wait for a vacancy on the police Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Offi- the American public that their elected officials force. He quickly enlisted in the United States cer Standards and Education. are working for them and not for the special Army and set out to serve his country and the Chief Long is intimately involved in the com- interests. cause of freedom. munity and is a member of many organiza- While some degree of corruption inevitably Ultimately, Jesse’s life was a celebration of will always accompany power, these first steps tions, including the Duncanville Chamber of living life to its fullest. His love for his family, Commerce, Duncanville Lions Club, and are both valuable and necessary. I sincerely his devotion to his island, and his dedication believe in the integrity of this great institution Texas Police Chiefs Association. He has also to his country will forever serve as an inspira- served as Chairman of the Boy Scouts of and its ability to live up to the highest expecta- tion to all who know or hear of Jesse Castro. tions of its founding fathers. Those of us in America Committee, Post 886, and as vice It is said that there is no greater love than that president of the North Texas Police Chiefs As- this chamber have been given a tremendous a man lay down his life for another. Jesse opportunity to do good, and with that comes sociation. gave his life so that others might some day He and his wife, Deborah, have one son great responsibility. know the joys of freedom and liberty. Jesse’s It is my great hope that we all may move named Chad. beautiful wife, Therese, his young infant son, Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that beyond the transgressions of the past with our Jesse Jr. and mother, Doring, will forever sense of duty and our determination restored, I recognize Chief of Police Jack W. Long’s know that their Jesse lived a life worth living, three decades of distinguished service to the and that the American people will once again one marked by dignity, excellence, service, in- believe in us. As a nation defined by its de- Duncanville Police Department and to the city tegrity, adventure and love. And while we will of Duncanville and its citizens. His contribu- mocracy, we must accept nothing less. all forever miss him, we will all forever cele- f tions will leave an indelible mark and his lead- brate him. I honor him and his family. God ership will be sorely missed. I am proud to Bless Jesse and the Castro family, God Bless IN RECOGNITION OF LANCE serve as his representative in Washington, Guam and God Bless America. CORPORAL CODY GORDON WATSON DC. f f HON. MIKE ROGERS RULES OF THE HOUSE MOURNING THE DEATH OF OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERGEANT JESSE CASTRO SPEECH OF HON. RON KIND Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO OF WISCONSIN OF GUAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LCpl Cody Gordon Watson, 21, of Oxford, Ala- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bama, died on December 6, 2006, in Iraq. Thursday, January 4, 2007 Lance Corporal Watson was assigned to the Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Ma- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, since before you today to speak in support of the rine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. the birth of our great Nation, there have been rules changes proposed by our new Speaker, His survivors include his mother and father true patriots—men and women—always willing Ms. PELOSI, that will bring enhanced ethics, Linda S. and Dennis B. Watson of Anniston, and always able to answer the call to arms. transparency, and accountability to the House Alabama. Although they realized the risks, their love for of Representatives. These measures are long Lance Corporal Watson was known for his home and family and loyalty to the Nation overdue, and I applaud our leadership team upbeat and dedicated spirit. Like all soldiers, overrode their fears. In the on-going war for making this the first order of business in he dutifully left behind his family and loved against terrorism, my island home has lost yet the 110th Congress. ones to serve our country overseas.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.002 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS January 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E43 Words cannot express the sense of sadness Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta, a political pris- dom on that oppressed island. My Colleagues, we have for his family, and for the gratitude oner totalitarian Cuba. we must demand the immediate and uncondi- our country feels for his service. Lance Cor- Mr. Herrera Acosta is a tireless advocate for tional release of Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta poral Watson, like other brave men and the freedom of Cuba and has dedicated much and every other political prisoner in totalitarian women who have served in uniform, died of his life to the cause of freedom for the Cuba. serving not just the United States, but the en- Cuban people. He believes that every trapped f tire cause of liberty. Indeed, he was a true citizen in totalitarian Cuba deserves to live American. with the most basic and fundamental human IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE We will forever hold him closely in our rights and protections of individual liberty. WILLIAM T. MCLAUGLIN hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta is an inde- his family as a remembrance of his bravery pendent journalist with the Agencia de Prensa HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE and willingness to serve our Nation. Libre Oriental (APLO) in Santiago, Cuba and OF DELAWARE f national coordinator for the Cuban Youth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Movement for Democracy. He was arrested on IN RECOGNITION OF BEVERLY March 20, 2003, as part of the despicable is- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 LYNE land-wide crackdown on peaceful human Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with rights activists and independent journalists. In great pleasure that I rise today to recognize HON. MARK UDALL April of 2003, he was wrongfully sentenced on the 90th birthday of The Honorable William T. OF COLORADO trumped-up charges claiming that he under- McLaughlin, former mayor of Wilmington. Bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mined ‘‘national independence and territorial McLaughlin has led an extraordinary life, filled Tuesday, January 9, 2007 integrity’’ and served the ‘‘imperialist ends’’ of with exceptional acts of public service, as well the United States, to 20 years in a hellish to- as a strong dedication to my home State of Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I talitarian gulag. In reality his only ‘‘crime’’ was Delaware. He certainly has packed a great rise today to recognize Ms. Beverly Lyne of challenging a corrupt, brutal, and repressive deal of accomplishment into his 90 years. Boulder, Colorado for her selfless contribution system that robs its citizens of every freedom. During World War II, Bill flew 50 combat to providing desperately needed medical at- Reporters Without Borders reported that on missions in the South Pacific as a tail gunner tention to the people of Uganda. Ms. Lyne’s August 29, 2006, Mr. Herrera Acosta was se- and radioman. After the war, Bill went to night background as a patient education consultant verely beaten and dragged along the prison’s school under the G.I. Bill and spent his career at Longmont United Hospital provided her with corridors by two regime henchmen because with the DuPont Company. He spent 58 years a strong foundation from which to offer her he reiterated a demand to be allowed to make married to the late Mary McLaughlin, with services to the developing world. Before vol- a phone call—a right the dictatorship has rou- whom he raised two fine sons. Bill did not unteering her skills in Uganda, she had tinely denied him. According to Directorio, Mr. begin his political career until 1964, when he worked in the infectious-diseases field for al- Herrera Acosta has undertaken numerous was elected to the city council in an upset vic- most twenty years as a registered nurse while hunger strikes while in prison to protest the tory. After serving as a strong advocate for also caring for AIDS patients in Boulder Coun- deplorable, inhumane and degrading condi- progressive causes on the council, he was ty. tions in which prisoners of conscience in Cuba elected as mayor in 1976, and served the city Two years ago, an e-mail from one of her are held. from 1977–1984. I had the privilege of serving former physician associates sparked her inter- Most recently, in an urgent declaration read as Lieutenant Governor of Delaware during his est in setting up a health clinic in Uganda. aloud to the Cuban Democratic Directorate by second term as mayor and enjoyed working Lyne partnered with three Canadian nurses to Rolando Rodriguez Lobaina, executive mem- with him on many different issues. help establish the Learning Empowers Uganda ber of the Cuban Youth Movement for Democ- The McLaughlin years were prosperous Medical Clinic that now serves more than racy, Mr. Herrera Acosta reaffirmed his com- ones for both the city of Wilmington and the 30,000 Ugandan men, women, and children. mitment to the cause of freedom for the State of Delaware. Together with Governor These people had escaped the violence of Cuban people: Pete duPont, Bill helped to enact the Financial their homelands and settled in a semi-perma- I fight because the light of truth and lib- Center Development Act which brought Dela- nent camp in Soroti often with only the clothes erty reaches this land converted into a feu- ware to the forefront of the banking industry. on their back. Prior to Lyne’s arrival, hospitals dal estate before a Caesar that bleeds her Mayor McLaughlin worked tirelessly to protect were little more than empty shells, with no dry. As a dignified son of this country, I am jobs, attract new employers, and grow the supplies and minimal medicine or staff. Today, willing to offer my life if it is necessary to local economy. the same buildings have been transformed defend pacifism, so that peace and concord- Not only was the economy successful dur- into functioning health and education centers, ance would thrive in the land of Varela and Marti. I do not discard the possibility that a ing Bill McLaughlin’s time, but crime rates de- complete with labs and refrigerators for medi- clinically induced death, at the hands of the clined, city and water systems were improved, cine. commissars of terror, will truncate my life. and low-income families had increased access Because of the compassion of Beverly Lyne But as long as I have strength and my heart to housing. While a tireless worker for the city and her colleagues, valuable care is being is beating, I will continue to fight from in- of Wilmington, the mayor should also be re- provided for those most in need. She has side the monstrous womb of Castro’s prisons. membered for his sense of humor. One St. made incalculable contributions to advance I will never lower myself to bow down, nor Patrick’s Day, Mayor McLaughlin made his the quality of life for the Ugandan people and will I live on my knees, and as Jose Marti way down King Street in a green leprechaun in doing so has made her world a better place would express, I reiterate: ‘‘I want the first law of our Republic to be the respect of Cu- costume. in which to live. bans for the plain dignity of man.’’ The price Bill continues to serve as a dignified leader I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking to pay has been very high. Pain, grief, and Beverly Lyne for her courage and compassion. in countless service organizations. I commend exile constitute the panacea that is Castro’s him for a life of service and thank him for his Within her spirit lays the hope for a better to- reign of terror. morrow. I wish Beverly congratulations for her But I do not resign to live condemned, I am tireless dedication to Delaware. I am proud to accomplishments and good health and happi- simply continuing the dignified example of call him a friend. ness to both herself and the people she the historical Cuban political prisoners. f serves. Freedom for Cuba! God, Country, and Lib- erty! May human rights thrive and prevail in HONORING CEDAR HILL HIGH f my country! SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE 5A FREEDOM FOR JUAN CARLOS Let me be very clear, Mr. Herrera Acosta is DIVISION II FOOTBALL STATE HERRERA ACOSTA imprisoned because he refuses to accept the CHAMPIONSHIP Castro brothers’ dictatorship today. Madam HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART Speaker, Mr. Herrera Acosta is representative HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF FLORIDA of the fighting spirit of the Cuban people: of OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their rejection of the brutality, discrimination, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES depravity, and oppression of the totalitarian Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 tyranny. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. We must speak out against the abominable Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about violations of human rights, dignity, and free- today to extend my congratulations to the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.005 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 2006 Cedar Hill High School football team, nated album, ‘‘All the Way,’’ and he has vember, the American people, weary from which on Saturday, December 23, 2006 thrilled fans, both young and old, ever since. scandal after scandal, said ‘‘enough.’’ They earned the title of 5A Division II State Cham- Established in 1982, the National Endow- said it was time to clean up Washington—to pions and finished its storybook season a per- ment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters Award has sever ties between lawmakers and lobbyists fect 16–0. recognized numerous jazz artists, ranging and elect a Congress engaged in the people’s On that day it was clear to everyone in the from household names to less well-known per- business—in improving people’s lives, not 1 in Alamodome that the Cedar Hill Longhorns formers. The 2007 Jazz Masters will be hon- securing perks and privileges for themselves. squad deserved the glowing praise it had re- ored with an awards ceremony and concert, a They want Members of Congress who are ac- ceived all season long from its adoring fans. one-time $25,000 fellowship and a 50–state countable for their actions. Under head coach Joey McGuire and his staff, Jazz Masters Tour. NEA Jazz Masters are se- With this Congress—and this rules pack- the Longhorns ripped through four playoff op- lected from nominations from the public and age—that is exactly what they will get. This ponents before routing the Cypress Falls reviewed by a panel of jazz experts before resolution closes the curtain on an era in Golden Eagles 51–17 in the championship being submitted to the National Council on the which legislation in this body was written not game. A balanced team effort prevailed with Arts and the Chairman of the NEA. by lawmakers representing their constituents, both the Cedar Hill offense and defense shin- Therefore, on behalf of the people of the 11 but lobbyists paid for by special interests. It ing brightly throughout the Longhorns’ first th Congressional District, it is my distinct puts an end to the gifts from those lobbyists— ever playoff run. Cedar Hill won with dis- pleasure to recognize ‘‘Little’’ Jimmy Scott on to the free meals, tickets, and the trips and va- cipline, with heart and perhaps most impor- being selected as a 2007 Jazz Master and to cations they paid for. It requires complete tantly, with class and dignity. thank him for—sharing his beautiful voice and transparency for any travel paid for by outside Over the last few years Coach McGuire has boundless talent with fans around the world. groups. And it tells Members of Congress that developed a special family-like atmosphere f when they have to fly somewhere, they can do between his players and staff that has resulted so not on corporate Jets, but on a commercial in a growing sense of camaraderie and pur- IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- airline, just like other Americans. pose. The team’s winning attitude surfaced MENT OF JUDGE SAM MONK In so doing, this legislation says clearly to many times during the regular season and the American people, ‘‘We are here to do work playoffs, perhaps most notably in a comeback, HON. MIKE ROGERS on your behalf, not ours.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is a new day in Washington, doubleovertime victory over district rival OF ALABAMA DC. And with war, budget deficits, and the DeSoto that showed the true intestinal for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skyrocketing cost of health care and energy, titude of the Longhorns. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Throughout its historic championship run, there is so much we need to do to get this Cedar Hill represented the ideal virtues of Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, country back on track. But it starts with restor- amateur athletic programs—teamwork, tenac- I respectfully ask the attention of the House ing the public trust in this institution, so that ity, competitiveness and dignity—and its im- today to pay recognition to Judge Sam Monk the American people understand that when we maculate season will be recounted for genera- who is retiring after 28 years of service. Judge cast our votes, we do so with the utmost in- tions to come in Southwest Dallas County. Monk currently resides as Circuit Judge of the tegrity. That is what this new House rules I could not be more proud than to represent Seventh Judicial Circuit in Anniston, Alabama. package ensures, and I am proud to support Cedar Hill High School in Congress, and I Judge Sam Monk graduated from the Uni- it. congratulate the players, coaches, fans and versity of Alabama School of Law in 1975. f parents who made the 2006 season such a Prior to law school, Judge Monk served in the TRIBUTE TO DR. OFELIA memorable one. United States Army. Judge Monk has worked TABARES-FERNANDEZ f in both private practice and has served as Presiding Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, IN RECOGNITION OF ‘‘LITTLE’’ Circuit Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, and HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART OF FLORIDA JIMMY SCOTT, RECIPIENT OF as District Judge for Calhoun and Cleburne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT Counties. FOR THE ARTS JAZZ MASTERS Judge Monk will officially retire on January Tuesday, January 9, 2007 AWARD 15, 2007, but a reception in his honor will be Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. held on January 12, 2007, at the Calhoun Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES County Courthouse. Dr. Ofelia Tabares-Fernandez for her out- OF OHIO I salute Judge Monk and congratulate him standing contributions to the south Florida IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on his service to the legal field over the past community. Both in her professional and pri- 28 years. I wish him all the best on this impor- vate life, Dr. Tabares-Fernandez has dedi- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 tant occasion. cated countless hours to enriching our com- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I f munity culturally and economically. I whole- rise today in recognition of ‘‘Little’’ Jimmy heartedly commend Dr. Tabares-Fernandez Scott, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, located in RULES OF THE HOUSE for her hard work and dedication on behalf of my congressional district, who will be honored south Florida. SPEECH OF on Friday, January 12, 2007, in New York City Through years of hard work spanning three with the Jazz Masters Award presented by the HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO decades, Dr. Tabares-Fernandez consistently National Endowment for the Arts, NEA. OF CONNECTICUT proved herself a capable leader and an ex- Born in 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, as one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traordinarily active volunteer. Her professional ten children, Jimmy Scott has been delighting successes, of which there are many, include Thursday, January 4, 2007 audiences with his vocal talents around the her career as a banker and marketing consult- country and around the globe since he was a Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong ant, college trustee, research associate for the young man. He began by performing through- support of H. Res. 6, and commend Speaker Cuban Research project, and director of the out Northeast Ohio, sharing the stage with PELOSI, the majority leader, the chairman of College Center for Latin American Studies. some of the most famous names in jazz. the Democratic Caucus, and the Rules Com- Dr. Tabares-Fernandez earned many civic He began his solo career at Harlem’s Baby mittee for bringing this comprehensive reform distinctions as well. To name only a few, she Grand, impressing the likes of Billie Holiday package to the floor. Indeed, with this resolu- founded the Cuban Patriotic Education Board and well-known songwriter Doc Pomus. Jimmy tion, the new Democratic majority says with and the Cuban Women’s Club, where she also Scott’s friendship with Doc Pomus began dur- one, clear voice that we are prepared to served as president, and founded the Spanish ing that stint in Harlem and lasted for 45 years change the way Congress does business—to Speaking Volunteer Service at Jackson Me- and endured despite long periods away from make good on our pledge—and restore open, morial Hospital. To promote and preserve the microphone. In fact, it was not until Jimmy honest government to Congress. Cuban culture, she produced and directed a Scott sang at Doc Pomus’ funeral in 1991 that With this legislation, we take the critical local weekly television show, ‘‘Cuban Culture,’’ he gained international fame and began to steps necessary to preserving the integrity of and founded the Cuban Museum of Arts and tour around the world. His re-emergence as a this institution, its Members and, indeed, the Culture. Her contributions have earned her nu- singer was heralded by his Grammy-nomi- democratic process in this country. This No- merous awards including ‘‘Outstanding

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.009 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS January 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E45 Woman Citizen of the Year’’ from Florida Inter- family, especially his wife, Claire. I also recog- Award. She has recorded 20 albums, including national University and the ‘‘Community Head- nize the positive influence that he has had in ‘‘Ocho Quince,’’ and starred in 6 telenovelas in liner Award.’’ preparing his children for their futures. His her career. Currently, she stars in the ac- The life of Dr. Tabares-Fernandez is an in- daughter, Jenna Lynn, is now a senior at the claimed telenovela ‘‘Alborada.’’ She co-hosted spiration to us all. I am certain that her chil- University of Arizona, and his son, SGT Josh- the seventh annual Latin Grammy Awards in dren, Pepita, Raul, Jr., Aurelio, Patricia, ua D. Crisostomo, is following in his footsteps early 2006. Cesareo, Maria, Juan, Sheila, Jose, and and is currently serving in Iraq with the 2nd During difficult times in our world, the Mr. Ximena, are proud of her as well. Battalion, 14th Infantry, 10th Mountain Divi- Amigo concept unites sister cities on both Her professional choices, as well as the sion, Fort Drum, New York. sides of the border and sends a message that projects she has enthusiastically undertaken in On behalf of the people of Guam and a we are neighbors, and mends that trust, un- her free time, reveal Dr. Tabares-Fernandez’s grateful Nation, we congratulate Command derstand, and respect each other. We share a life to be one of tireless public service. Her nu- Sergeant Major Crisostomo and his family as language, customs and during Charro Days, merous contributions have helped to make our he retires from the United States Army, and we take time to celebrate our distinctive cul- community the extraordinary multicultural me- we wish him the very best in his future en- ture. tropolis that it is today. As a result, Dr. deavors. I urge my colleagues to join me in com- Tabares-Fernandez has earned herself a very mending Lucero, the 2006 Mr. Amigo, as well f special place in the rich Cuban-American his- as the cities of Brownsville and Matamoros, tory of South Florida. Dr. Ofelia Tabares- MR. AMIGO 2006 for their dedication to international goodwill be- Fernandez is a true humanitarian whose work tween the United States and Mexico. has permanently impacted our community in a HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ f wonderful way. OF TEXAS TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TERWILLIGER RECOGNIZING COMMAND SER- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 GEANT MAJOR GEORGE Q. Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I wish today to HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY CRISOSTOMO OF CALIFORNIA commend the 2006 ‘‘Mr. Amigo,’’ Lucero IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hoganza Leo´n, chosen recently by the Mr. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Amigo Association of Brownsville, TX, and Tuesday, January 9, 2007 OF GUAM Matamoros, Tamaulipas, in Mexico. Like Cher, Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Leo´n is popularly known only as ‘‘Lucero’’ today to honor Elizabeth Terwilliger, one of Tuesday, January 9, 2007 among her many fans in the U.S. and Mexico. Marin County’s most beloved heroines, an en- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise Each year the Mr. Amigo Association honors vironmentalist who instilled a love of nature in today to recognize CSM George Q. a Mexican citizen with the title of ‘‘Mr. Amigo,’’ children of all ages. ‘‘Mrs. T.,’’ as she was Crisostomo on the occasion of his retirement and that person acts as a goodwill ambas- known to all, died on November 27, 2006, at from the United States Army after 28 years of sador between our two countries. the age of 97. service. The Mr. Amigo Award began in 1964 as an Her enthusiastic and interactive teaching Command Sergeant Major Crisostomo has annual tribute to an outstanding Mexican cit- style made learning about nature especially served our country with distinction both in izen who has made a lasting contribution dur- entertaining and instructive for children and peacetime and wartime. His exemplary service ing the previous year to international solidarity adults alike. This included President Reagan includes assignments as a Drill Sergeant at and goodwill. ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ presides over the who, along with an audience at a White House Volunteer Action Award ceremony, flapped his Fort Benning, Georgia, and as a Senior ROTC annual Charro Days Festival. arms like ‘‘Mr. Vulture’’ under her guidance. Instructor in Puerto Rico. He served his first The Charro Days Festival is a pre-Lenten Her irresistible style ranged from mimicking combat tour in support of Operation Desert event, much like Mardi Gras in New Orleans, animal behaviors to demonstrations with Storm as a Platoon Sergeant while assigned held in Brownsville and Matamoros. Charro taxidermied animals, some of which had come to the 3rd Battalion, 17th Infantry Days festivities last for several days; this year they will be February 25–28 and will include via her own freezer. In her trademark straw (RAKASSAN), 101st Airborne Division (Air As- hat, she led field trips until she was 85, where sault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Most recently, parades and appearances by Lucero. Charro Days is an opportunity to enjoy the unique her call of ‘‘Something special!’’ alerted eager Command Sergeant Major Crisostomo served participants to yet another marvel of the nat- border culture of the Rio Grande Valley area. a combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi ural world. As Mr. Amigo 2005, Lucero will head the Freedom as a Command Sergeant Major with Mrs. T’s long-time passion for the environ- the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, Fort international parade of Brownsville Charro ment had burgeoned when she started hiking Wainwright, Alaska. Days and Matamoros Fiestas Mexicanas fes- to avoid housework in the 1960s. From that, Throughout his Army career, Command Ser- tivities. she became committed to inspire the people geant Major Crisostomo distinguished himself During Charro Days, South Texans cele- of the Bay Area to care for the natural world as a leader, serving in positions where sol- brate the food, music, dances, and traditions as she did. ‘‘People take care of what they diers relied upon him for guidance, experi- of both the United States and Mexico. The love,’’ she claimed. ence, and knowledge. In addition to his lead- United States-Mexican border has a unique, This mission began with including other ership assignments in combat and service as blended history of cowboys, bandits, lawmen, housewives, and then their children, on her an instructor, Command Sergeant Major farmers, fishermen, oil riggers, soldiers, sci- hikes, as well as leading field trips for her chil- Crisostomo has served as a Scout Team entists, entrepreneurs, and teachers. dren’s schools and clubs. By the late 60s, she Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, The border has its own language and cus- was leading volunteer trips 5 days a week for Company First Sergeant, and Battalion Com- toms. On both sides of the border, there is a teachers and wildlife organizations and, in mand Sergeant Major. He was a ‘‘soldier’s sol- deep sense of history, much of which the bor- 1970, created Terwilliger Nature Guides with dier.’’ der has seen from the front row. We have other volunteers. In 1975, the Elizabeth Command Sergeant Major Crisostomo’s ex- seen war and peace; we have known pros- Terwilliger Nature Education Foundation was emplary service earned him numerous awards perity and bad times. Charro Days is a time formed; it later merged with the California and military decorations including the Legion for all of us to reflect on our rich history, to re- Center for Wildlife and became WildCare, an of Merit, Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Clus- member our past and to celebrate our future. organization which today teaches 40,000 Bay ter and the Meritorious Service Medal. He also Lucero was chosen for this honor based on Area school children annually. earned the Expert and Combat Infantryman her accomplishments as an entertainer and ‘‘WildCare is honored to follow directly in badges. Command Sergeant Major her efforts for people with disabilities. Her phil- Mrs. T’s adventurous footsteps,’’ said Execu- Crisostomo received the Korea National De- anthropic career started in December 1997 tive Director Karen J. Wilson.’’ We are all for- fense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia when she hosted 27 uninterrupted hours of a tunate that her enthusiasm and energy will live Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, and telethon to raise money for a rehabilitation on in the generations of children she has in- the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary center for the handicapped. spired. To underscore her Bay Area legacy, Medal. While Lucero has won many awards as an WildCare recently named our San Rafael facil- I wish to recognize the sacrifices and sup- entertainer, she has also been named the re- ity in her honor—we have become the port of Command Sereant Major Crisostomo’s cipient of the 2002 Double Eagle Leadership Terwilliger WildCare Center.’’

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.013 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 She was also a tireless advocate for the en- ers Josh and Billy Ray Barta, and grand- October 1950, he graduated as valedictorian vironment and open space. Her mark is every- parents Adolph Barta, of Corpus Christi, and from the Kansas City College of Mortuary where in Marin County from the establishment Jackie and Larry Blake of Milton, FL. Service in Kansas City, Kansas. of the Butterfly Grove at Muir Beach to cre- Everyone in the greater South Texas com- Mr. Scrivner married Bertha M. ‘‘Honey’’ ation of countywide bike paths to preservation munity will miss him, but nobody will miss him Guenther on September 3, 1949. They were of Angel Island and countless other conserva- like his family. We mourn with this family; we blessed with three wonderful daughters and tion efforts. lift up our broken hearts in gratitude to his two granddaughters. Born in Hawaii in 1909, Elizabeth Terwilliger family, and we all want to see the end of the Mr. Scrivner and his wife established the attended the University of Hawaii, and then war in Iraq. Scrivner Funeral Home in Versailles in Janu- came to the mainland to earn a master’s de- Madam Speaker, I ask the House to join me ary of 1952 and opened additional funeral gree at Columbia University and a nursing de- in honoring Army SPC John Paul Barta and homes in Stover and Russellville. In 1984, Mr. gree at Stanford. She met her future husband his service on behalf of the United States and Scrivner’s daughter and son-in-law became Calvin, an orthopedic surgeon, at Stanford, to offer our thanks and our deepest sympathy partners in the family business and in 2004 and they married in 1939. They moved to to the family of this warrior, who gave the last assumed full ownership from Jim and Honey. Marin in 1946. Calvin passed away in 1990. full measure of devotion to our Nation and the Along with his successful business, Mr. She is survived by their daughter Lynn Ellen, United States Army. Scrivner was very active in his community and church. He served as mayor of Versailles from their son John, and grandsons Dana, Ryan, f and Sean. 1972–1979. In 1972 he received the ‘‘Certifi- Elizabeth Terwilliger earned numerous well- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH AN- cate of Appreciation’’ from the Missouri Munic- deserved accolades and awards, but her true NIVERSARY OF THE MONT- ipal League and in 1981 was the recipient of legacy is the contagious passion she inspired GOMERY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF an Economic Development Award from the in children and adults. Everywhere we see DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial people living her watchword, ‘‘This is my coun- INC. Development. Mr. Scrivner was also very ac- try. Wherever I go, I will leave it more beautiful tive with the Versailles Chamber of Com- than I found it.’’ HON. MIKE ROGERS merce, the Morgan County Fair Board, the Versailles Lions Club, and local politics. For Madam Speaker, Mrs. T. truly left this coun- OF ALABAMA the last 10 years, he has served as a volun- try beautiful, and we thank and honor her for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her for it. teer with the Capital Region Medical Center in Tuesday, January 9, 2007 f Jefferson City. In addition, Jim was a member Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, of the Versailles United Methodist Church. ARMY SPECIALIST JOHN PAUL I respectfully ask the attention of the House Madam Speaker, James Roiter Scrivner BARTA: SOUTH TEXAN LOST IN today to pay recognition to the 70th Anniver- was a valuable leader in his church and com- IRAQ sary of the Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of munity and a very dear friend. I know the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Mont- Members of the House will join me in extend- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ gomery, Alabama. With nearly 425 members, ing heartfelt condolences to his family: his wife OF TEXAS this chapter remains focused and committed Honey; his three daughters, Mona, Sherry, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to public service and education in the commu- and Jamie; and his two grandchildren. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 nity. f Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, since this The Montgomery Alumnae Chapter was RULES OF THE HOUSE House last met before Christmas, another founded in 1937 on the campus of Alabama South Texan from my Congressional District State University. Members will gather on Sat- SPEECH OF has fallen in battle in Iraq, and I ask my col- urday, January 13, 2007, to observe the anni- HON. RON KIND versary event with a luncheon and rededica- leagues to join me in honoring this life lost in OF WISCONSIN tion ceremony. Throughout the decades, Delta the service of our Nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army SPC John Paul Barta, 25, was as- Sigma Theta has been and remains com- Friday, January 5, 2007 signed to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regi- mitted to what is known as the Sororities Five ment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division out of Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Devel- Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today in Ft. Hood, Texas. He never saw Christmas opment, Educational Development, Political support of the measures before the House Eve; he was killed in Buhriz, Iraq, about 30 Awareness and Involvement, Physical and today that will restore civility and fiscal respon- miles north of Baghdad, during combat oper- Mental Health and International Awareness sibility to our work. These changes to the ex- ations on Dec. 23. and Involvement. isting House rules are essential if we are to Madam Speaker, each time we lose a sol- I salute these women and their commitment carry out the American people’s wish that we dier—a member of our American family—we to philanthropy and wish them the best on this govern wisely, effectively, and in a bipartisan lose a little piece of ourselves. Each time, it is milestone in their chapter. Congratulations to way. just unbearable. Let me tell you more about the Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of Delta With the votes before us today, Democrats this noble patriot who gave the last full meas- Sigma Theta on their 70th Anniversary. who now find ourselves in the majority are ure of devotion to the nation he loved. f reaching out to the other side of the aisle to An exceptional athlete, Specialist Barta was assure them that we will not treat you as we remembered as a well-mannered and respect- IN MEMORY OF JAMES ROITER were treated while we were in the minority. ful young man. He attended Flour Bluff High SCRIVNER Through these changes we will make sure that School in Corpus Christi, excelling on both the 15-minute votes are not held open for three baseball and football fields. HON. IKE SKELTON hours while votes are bought through arm Throughout his 4-year teenage athletic ca- OF MISSOURI twisting and legislative favors; that conference reer, coaches and teammates in both sports IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committees will be open to Republicans as knew him as a go-to player who came through well as Democrats; and that conference Tuesday, January 9, 2007 even when the odds were long. This star agreements cannot be circumvented through baseball player also gently mentored his team- Mr. SKELTON of Missouri. Madam Speaker, the addition of new language after they have mates. From time to time he was known as a it is with deep sadness that I inform the House been signed. Today we vote for the honesty perfectionist. of the death of Mr. James (Jim) Roiter and openness demanded of us by our con- And while he was a natural competitor de- Scrivner of Versailles, MO. stituents and expected in a civil, democratic pended upon by teammates for the big play, Mr. Scrivner was born in Stover, MO, on society. he confided to a friend months ago about the May 4, 1926, son of James Oscar and Adelia Today we also vote for fiscal responsibility. ever-present fear of serving in Iraq. He was B. ‘‘Della’’ Roiter Scrivner. He graduated from For five long years now, this Congress has humble and he was competitive; precisely the Stover High School in 1943 and went on to approved, and the President has signed, type of person you’d want to wear the sacred serve his country in World War II with the budget, spending, and tax bills that have uniform of the United States. United States Navy as a surgical technician. turned an enormous surplus into staggering Specialist Barta is survived by his wife, Eun He came back to Missouri and attended Cen- deficit, adding tremendous burden to our chil- Ji, of Killeen; his mother, Laurie Barta, broth- tral Methodist College, graduating in 1949. In dren and grandchildren.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.016 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS January 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E47 As a member of the budget committee for 2007, the threshold into a new year, Knight HONORING THE LIFE OF JEROMY the last two congresses, I joined my Demo- crossed another important threshold—becom- PAUL CASTRO NEWBY cratic colleagues in calling for a return to the ing the winningest coach ever in NCAA Divi- days of paygo legislation so that all new sion I basketball with a total of 880 victories. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO spending is offset by corresponding reductions This record came in a win, by Texas Tech, OF GUAM or new revenue. It is fitting that in our new over the University of New Mexico Lobos, with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES majority we take this up as our second order a score of 70–68. The previous record holder Tuesday, January 9, 2007 of business. May hardworking families across this Nation understand that from this point for- was Dean Smith, head coach of the University Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise ward, Congress will spend your money wisely, of North Carolina. Coach Knight has made today to honor the short life of Jeromy Paul using the same budget discipline that you em- basketball at Texas Tech into a cause and Castro Newby who passed away on January ploy each and every day in your spending de- crusade. 5, 2007, but whose life inspired many people on our island of Guam. To all who knew him, cisions. The days of deficit spending are com- A review of Knight’s collegiate coaching ca- ing to an end. Jeromy was a cheerful young man whose reer is in order. We start where Knight, him- smile and warmth brightened those around I thank Speaker PELOSI, Majority Leader self, started—the West Point Military Acad- him. He was active in school and village activi- HOYER, and our entire leadership team for emy. It was there that Knight earned his first bringing these issues to the floor and moving ties and his service to our community is an the 110th Congress in a new direction. I look head coaching job at the extraordinarily young enduring example for young people on Guam. A tenth-grader at Southern High School in forward to working with my colleagues on both age of 24. It was at West Point that Knight Guam, Jeromy was an excellent student who sides of the aisle to solve the challenges fac- earned the nickname ‘‘The General.’’ His ten- earned the appreciation of his teachers and ing this country. The rules changes before us ure at West Point produced a basketball classmates. Jeromy was a competitive athlete, today will help us do that, and I urge everyone record of 102 wins and 50 losses. who was respected for both his skill and here today to vote in favor of titles 2 and 3 of After West Point, Knight went on to the bas- sportsmanship on the basketball court and H. Res. 6. ketball state of Indiana, and the University of baseball diamond. Jeromy was also a per- f Indiana Hoosiers, in 1971. Leading the Hoo- former with the Inetnon Gef Pago, a cultural HONORING THE MEMORY OF MARY siers is where the achievements began to pile performance group dedicated to promoting the LOU PALMER up in the trophy room. Knight’s accomplish- Chamorro culture through song and dance. ments boast three National Championships Jeromy’s love of our island and the Chamorro HON. BRIAN HIGGINS (1976, 1981, and 1987), a never replicated, culture was evidenced by the activities he par- undefeated season (1976), eleven Big Ten ticipated in and the relationships he formed. OF NEW YORK Jeromy’s memory will be cherished by those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Conference titles (1973–1976, 1980–1981, whose lives he touched. I join our community Tuesday, January 9, 2007 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993), National in extending heartfelt condolences to his par- Coach of the Year (1975, 1976, 1987, 1989), Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today ents, Johnny Reyes and Lynette Castro and Big Ten Coach of the Year (1973, 1975, to honor a great Western New Yorker and a Newby, his brothers Johnny Lee, Joe Michael, longtime, dedicated aide to my predecessor in 1976, 1980, 1981). As a Hoosier, Knight aver- and Jesse Noel, and his sisters Jenny Lynn Congress. Mary Lou Palmer of Hamburg, New aged a 73% success rate with 662 wins and and Jenny Lou for their loss. York, served as chief of staff to my prede- 239 losses. f cessor, former Congressman Jack Quinn, for Outside of the NCAA national champion- IN MEMORY OF IKE LIVERMORE the entirety of his 12 years in Congress, and ships, Knight has led teams to three other did so with dignity, grace, and effectiveness. championships. In 1979, the Hoosiers won the HON. MIKE THOMPSON Born Mary Lou Brown in our common NIT Championship. Also, in 1979, Knight OF CALIFORNIA hometown of South Buffalo, New York, Mary coached the Pan American team to a gold IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lou was a devoted wife and mother who ran a successful business here in Western New medal. In 1984, Knight had the privilege of Tuesday, January 9, 2007 York. She started in politics as a volunteer leading the U.S. men’s basketball team to a Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam and rose to be chief of staff to my prede- Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics in Los Speaker, I rise today for the solemn purpose cessor, never forgetting from whence she Angeles. On May 13, 1991, Knight was me- of commemorating the life of a monumental came, or the people that her boss rep- morialized when he was inducted, for his figure. Ike Livermore was one of the great resented. coaching, in the Naismith Basketball Hall of leaders of the conservation movement, and as Mary Lou was a tremendous help to my Fame. much as anyone in the 20th century, he was own senior staff during the transition period responsible for preventing the development, In 2001, Knight accepted the head coach between my predecessor’s service in Con- division, and exploitation of California’s last gress and my own. position at Texas Tech and quickly turned the unblemished areas. But his legacy far exceeds It is with great sadness, Madam Speaker, program around into a winning organization. a crusade against the intrusion of the modern that I announce Mary Lou’s passing to the Coach takes ordinary players and teaches world into the wilderness. In the life he lived House, and I am certain that our colleagues them to perform above their ability. We can and through the ideas he championed, Ike will join with me in extending to Mary Lou’s expect to see the Red Raider’s basketball Livermore reminded us that the obligation to family our deepest sympathies. team to continue to excel in the future. protect our natural heritage is not a burden, and though the battles and compromises may f Finally, it is worth noting that Knight’s ac- not be easy, the reward for perseverance is a COACH BOB KNIGHT complishments extend beyond the court, be- richer existence for all. yond the victories—He is first and foremost a Ike Livermore lived an adventurous life. At HON. TED POE teacher. High graduation rates mark his the age of 15, he and a friend took mules OF TEXAS teams, and many excellent players, most nota- across a rough section of the central coast for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bly Isaiah Thomas, have gone on to profes- 10 days without crossing a single road. This sional and Hall of Fame glory. Also, 16 former was the trip that formed the basis of his long- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 assistant coaches of Knight have gone on to standing opposition to the construction of Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, in West Texas, become head coaches at the collegiate level. Highway 1 on the coast. Having graduated football has been king since the beginning of from Stanford, he traveled to the 1936 Olym- time. Other sports were ‘‘foreign’’ to the flat, So, Madam Speaker, as the New Year rings pics as a member of the Unites States’ base- dry plains. Then somebody from a college in in, I commend Bob Knight for excellence in ball team. Subsequent to completing his Indiana showed up, with a round ball and leadership of America’s youth. The West M.B.A. degree, again at Stanford, he served changed the Texas sports landscape. Bob Texas sports landscape has, yes, changed as a Lieutenant in the United States Army dur- ‘‘The General’’ Knight became the head coach forever. ing World War II. Here he was a witness to of the Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basket- That’s just the way it is. history during the invasions of Sicily, Okinawa, ball team—yes, basketball. On January 1, and Iwo Jima.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.020 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E48 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 After returning to California, Mr. Livermore COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN SENDS Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki first founded a mule-packing company in the NEW YEAR GREETING TO THE Fateh! SIKH NATION The New Year has already arrived. Happy southem Sierra and then a small lumber mill New Year to you and your family and the near his family home in Northern California. In Khalsa Panth. May 2007 be your best year 1952 he went to work as treasurer at Pacific HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ever. I wish you health, joy, and prosperity Lumber Company, and helped promote sus- OF NEW YORK in the new year. The flame of freedom continues to burn tainable logging practices during the heyday of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the California logging industry. Many of the brightly in the heart of the Sikh Nation. No Tuesday, January 9, 2007 force can suppress it. Guru Gobind Singh areas he advocated be protected as wilder- blessed the Khalsa Panth, saying ‘‘in grieb ness were near areas being logged by the Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, the Council Sikhin ko deom Patshahi.’’ (‘‘I bless the company, but Ike understood the need for bal- of Khalistan, which leads the peaceful, demo- humble Sikhs with sovereignty.’’) The Sikh ance in resource management. cratic, nonviolent effort to free Khalistan, the Nation must dedicate this year to working Sikh homeland, from India, has sent New hard to achieve that goal. Self-determina- In 1967, he gladly accepted a request to Year’s greetings to the Sikhs from the council tion is the right of all peoples and nations join the cabinet of California Governor Ronald and its president, Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh. and the essence of democracy. Without sov- Reagan as the Secretary of Resources. Dur- ereignty, religions perish. With sovereignty, In the letter, Dr. Aulakh calls On Sikh polit- ing his time in the Reagan Administration, Ike they flourish. Compare the situation of the ical leaders to stand up for the interests of was a fierce opponent of several attempts to Jewish people in Europe before World War II their people, which is what all of us in public build roads over these passes he himself had to their situation now. There is no reason office anywhere should be doing. He notes Sikhs cannot achieve a similar change of for- walked, and finally convinced the Governor to that without sovereignty, nations perish, and tune. scuttle plans to build two roads over the high- he cites the situation of the Jewish people be- It has been said that ‘‘without vision, the est passes. His wisdom is readily apparent: fore World War II as compared to their situa- people perish,’’ but with vision, the people the areas in question have now been des- flourish. It is time for the Sikh Nation to tion now. That is a good example of what sov- ignated Sequoia National Park and the John flourish. Sikhs have suffered too much al- ereignty can do for a people. He calls on the Muir wilderness. He was also instrumental in ready under the yoke of Indian persecution Punjab Legislative Assembly that is about to the creation of Redwood National Park on the since independence, especially over the past be elected next month to pass a resolution 25 years. We have seen the attack on the northern Coast. Marshalling the same argu- again declaring Khalistan’s independence. Golden Temple, over 250,000 Sikhs murdered ments he had made in his master’s thesis 30 Dr. Aulakh calls for the return of the state and over 52,000 held as political prisoners, years earlier, he convinced members of Gov- capital, Chandigarh, to Punjab, along with the the murder of the Akal Takht Jathedar, ernor Reagan’s cabinet that the economic more than 50,000 Sikh youth tortured, mur- Punjabi areas of neighboring states Himachal benefits of wilderness far outweighed other dered, then declared unidentified and se- Pradesh and Haryana. He urges an end to the potential uses of the land. Such reasoning is cretly cremated, their bodies never returned diversion of Punjab’s water without compensa- the foundation of the important modem under- to their families. Their families continue to tion. He notes that the fanners are being op- suffer. We must help their widows and or- standing that the preservation of wild land can pressed by being forced to buy fertilizer at ex- phans. Let us find the vision to throw off be as valuable as its exploitation. orbitantly high rates but being forced to sell this repression. With that vision, the Sikh Ike’s heart was always in the wild country, their crops at ridiculously low prices. He notes Nation will flourish; without it, we will per- and throughout many years in the ish and India’s effort to eliminate Sikhism the insults and repression that India has in- will succeed. This is the reason that Guru enviromnental community he caused others to flicted on the Sikhs, including the Golden Gobind Singh sent Sikhs to learn Sanskrit share his appreciation of unspoiled natural Temple attack, the murder of over 250,000 and to gain knowledge of other religions, so beauty during expeditions all over the state. Sikhs since 1984, the fact that more than that the Khalsa Panth might be more en- Among his favorite places in the high Sierra 52,000 Sikhs are being held as political pris- lightened and be aware of the qualities of its Nevada was the long, mostly undeveloped oners, and so many other violations. The letter own religion and culture. stretch from Yosemite National Park to Walker notes that in an independent Khalistan, India The Indian government is reacting to the Pass. While operating his mule-packing ven- rising tide of freedom for the Sikh Nation. It would not be able to inflict such insults and re- has stepped up its efforts to destroy the Sikh ture he covered much of this territory, and pression on the Sikh Nation. religion and deny Sikhs an environment to after he had folded the business and moved In addition to the quarter of a million Sikhs flourish. They have kept Punjabi-speaking on with other pursuits, he continued to return it has murdered, the Indian regime has killed areas out of Punjab while supporting an in- to the area for many years leading Sierra Club over 300,000 Christians in Nagaland, more flux of Hindus into Punjab. Sikhs are prohib- expeditions and fighting to oppose develop- than 90,000 Muslims in Kashmir and 2,000 to ited from buying land in Rajasthan, ment. 5,000 in Gujarat, as well as Christians and Himachal Pradesh, and Uttaranchal Pradesh, yet there are no restrictions on land owner- Madam Speaker, many people will gather at Muslims elsewhere in the country and Tamils, ship in Punjab by non-Sikhs. People from the end of the month to remember Ike, and all Manipuris, Dalits, Bodos, Assamesc, and other anywhere can buy land in Punjab, including the good that he has done. But it takes more minorities. Tens of thousands of people are people from Rajasthan and Himachal than great accomplishments to earn a place in held as political prisoners, according to Am- Pradesh. India is trying to subvert people’s hearts. Ike Livermore was, above all, nesty Intemational. Congress should demand Khalistan’s independence by overrunning a great and kind man. Loving towards family the release of all political prisoners and the Punjab with non-Sikhs while keeping Sikhs prosecution of those who have violated the from escaping the brutal repression in Pun- and friends, calm and respectful in his con- jab. I ask Captain Amarinder Singh and duct, a strong and passionate leader for the rights of Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, and other Badal to get the Punjabi-speaking areas causes he championed, Ike’s life is a model minorities. back from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. for future generations. His works did not de- Madam Speaker, the time has come for the These areas rightfully belong to Punjab. fine him, but were a reflection of the man who glow of freedom to be enjoyed by everyone. It When will the political leaders of Punjab gave so many his wisdom arid guidance. He is time to cut off American aid and trade with stand up for the Sikhs? In Punjab, the Sikh population is 75 per- will long be remembered as a true, Califor- India until all people enjoy full human rights there. In addition, we should put the U.S. Con- cent rural. Sikhs are dependent on agri- nian, a visionary environmentalist who under- culture. The lifeline of farmers is water. We stood the balance of man and nature, and re- gress on record in support of freedom every- must stop the diversion of Punjab’s water to alized that both must be allowed to prosper. where in South Asia. Now that a new Con- Rajasthan and Haryana without compensa- gress has taken office, it is an ideal time to tion. That is a natural resource of Punjab. A Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this pass a resolution calling for a free and fair couple of years ago, Captain Amarinder time that we remember and celebrate the life plebiscite on the subject of independence. Singh’s government cancelled the water of Ike Livermore. His accomplishments are in- That is the democratic way to do things and agreements. I call on Chief Minister numerable, but he leaves behind a greater it’s time that India started behaving like a de- Amarinder Singh to use his power to receive legacy of personal involvement in the wilds of payments for this water. As we pay the price mocracy. for the coal we get from the Indian govern- California. He proved by example that one can Madam Speaker, I would like to put the be an industrialist and an environmentalist, ment, then why can’t we get paid for the Council of Khalistan’s New Year message into water we give? Sikh leaders in Punjab must and after his retirement from public life, he re- the RECORD at this time. take a strong stand on this issue. mained active fighting for wilderness all over COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, The Indian government squeezes Sikh the state. His life will long be remembered, Washington, DC, January 9, 2007. farmers by all available means. They sell fer- even as his ideas continue to bear fruit. DEAR KHALSA, JR: tilizer and seeds at very high cost but when

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Khalistan is the only way that Sikhs will be including the National Academy of Sciences These belong to Punjab but are controlled by able to live in freedom, peace, prosperity, Award in Molecular Biology and the Wiley the Delhi regime. Punjab must take com- and dignity. It is time to start a Shantmai Prize in Biomedical Sciences as well as inter- plete control of these projects and sell elec- Morcha to liberate Khalistan from Indian oc- national awards in Germany and Canada. tricity at market rates. The Gobindgarah cupation. We must achieve our freedom by Fort, which was built by the Sikh missal peaceful, democratic, nonviolent means. Let Most recently, Dr. Mello and Dr. Fire received Bhangian, was recently returned to Punjab that be the mission of 2007. the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 2006 for their by the Indian government. That is a good Elections for the Punjab Legislative As- work on RNAi, the highest honor in the world first step. Now all that is the Khalsa sembly will be held on February 13. Vote in the field of medicine and physiology. Panth’s, including the sovereignty that is only for candidates who are committed to es- our birthright, must also be returned so that Dr. Craig C. Mello has instilled a sense of tablishing Khalistan and will work to make pride among the citizens of the Common- Sikhs can flourish in the glow of freedom it a reality. Every morning and evening the promised by the Indian National Congress Khalsa Panth recites ‘‘Raj Kare Ga Khalsa.’’ wealth of Massachusetts and the City of during the independence strugg1e. We must dedicate ourselves to realizing this. Worcester with his research in the field of de- The capital of Chandigarh was built by The time is now. We can do it by the ballot. velopmental gene regulation. Punjab. Punjab must get it back from the In- I ask Sikhs of every political shade not to Madam Speaker, I am sure that the entire dian government. It is the height of high- miss this opportunity. We must realize it handedness to make Chandigarh a Union U.S. House of Representatives joins me in now. When the Punjab Legislative Assembly thanking Dr. Craig C. Mello for his contribution Territory. I ask Chief Minister Amarinder reconvenes it must pass a resolution for the Singh to take this good opportunity to re- independence of Khalistan. As soon as that to the field of genetic research and congratu- gain, control of Chandigarh. This will help resolution passes, India will no longer be lating him on his achievement of the 2006 him politically as well. Haryana is a wealthy able to repress the Sikhs. Three million Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. state; let Haryana build its own capital. Sikhs living outside India will make sure In November we met with Pakistani Prime that Khalistan is free without any further Minister Shaukat Aziz. He said he would f loss of human life. In a democracy, you can’t build a road from Kartapur Sahib to the In- rule the people against their wishes. dian border, provided that the Punjab gov- IN LASTING MEMORY OF Q. ernment builds its portion as well. I have Sikhs will never get any justice from BYRUM HURST visited Kartapur. There is only a mile or so Delhi. Ever since independence, India has of the road and the Ravi River is completely mistreated the Sikh Nation, starting with dried up. The bridge, which is on the Indian Patel’s shameful memo labeling Sikhs ‘‘a HON. MIKE ROSS side, needs minor repairs. This road would be criminal tribe’’ even though the Sikh Nation good for the people on both sides of the bor- gave over 80 percent of the sacrifices to free OF ARKANSAS India. How can Sikhs continue to live in der. It would help build good relations be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween India and Pakistan, particularly be- such a country? There is no place for Sikhs in supposedly secular, supposedly democratic tween Pakistan and the Sikhs of Punjab. I Tuesday, January 9, 2007 urge Captain Amarinder Singh to build the India. road immediately so that Sikhs from Punjab Let us make certain that 2007 is the Sikh Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to can visit Kartapur Sahib where Guru Nanak Nation’s most blessed year by making it the honor the memory of Q. Byrum Hurst, who departed this Earth for his heavenly abode. year that we shake ourselves loose from In- dian oppression and liberate our homeland, passed away December 4, 2006, in Hot It is a serene place. Springs, AR, at the age of 88. The RSS and its political arm, the BJP, Kha1istan, so that all Sikhs may live lives of want to divide the Sikh Nation. The Dasam prosperity, freedom, and dignity. Now it is Mr. Q. Byrum Hurst had two passions—law Granth is RSS mischief. The issue of its au- up to us. Do not waste this opportunity. and politics. He passed the Arkansas bar thorship has been settled long ago, despite May Guru bless the Khalsa Panth in 2007 exam in 1941 and spent his life in politics with what any Indian-controlled Sikh leader may and always. the exception of his stint in the U.S. Army Sincerely, say now. I urge Akal Takht Jathedar from 1943–1945. Q. Byrum Hurst was elected Jogincder Singh Vedanti to stop the discus- DR. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, sion of the Dasam Granth completely and President, Council of Khalistan. Garland County Judge in 1947 and then elect- concentrate his efforts on achieving freedom ed to the State Senate where he served 22 f for Khalistan and stopping the vices that consecutive years. In 1967, Mr. Hurst was have percolated in the Sikh religion, includ- HONORING DOCTOR CRAIG C. elected President Pro Tempore of the Senate ing abortion of female fetuses, drinking liq- MELLO, PHD where he also served as Acting Governor of uor, and the caste system. Guru Gobind Arkansas during the absence of the sitting Singh created the Khalsa as equals. Mazhabi Governor. Sikhs are as good Sikhs as anyone else. They HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN are our brothers and sisters and we must Q. Byrum Hurst was recognized as one of OF MASSACHUSETTS treat them as equals. Remember what Guru the most powerful and influential men in Ar- Gobind Singh said: ‘‘Ragrete Guru ke Bete.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kansas politics where he earned a reputation (‘‘The Mazhabi Sikhs are the sons of the Tuesday, January 9, 2007 for his hard work on behalf of Hot Springs, his guru.’’) Guru Gobind Singh lifted them up hometown. and Sikhs established Sikh rule from 1710 to Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise 1716 and from 1765 to 1849. When America de- today to honor Dr. Craig C. Mello, PhD of the Q. Byrum Hurst was an active, lifelong clared its independence in 1776, Punjab was University of Massachusetts Medical School member of the First Church of God where he already ruled independently by the Sikh (UMMS) in my hometown of Worcester, Mas- also served as Sunday School Super- missals. sachusetts for his great work in the advance- intendent. He was also a long-time supporter Twice last year, Sikhs were arrested for ment of genetic research. of the Boy Scouts of America and the Optimist making speeches in support of Khalistan and International Club. raising the Khalistani flag. The Indian re- Born in New Haven, CT in 1960, Dr. Mello gime is clearly worried about the rising tide is an alumnus of Brown University where he My deepest condolences go to his children, in support of Sikh sovereignty. Let us dedi- received a Bachelor’s of Science in Bio- Q. Byrum Hurst, Jr., of Hot Springs; Lezah cate our energy this year to achieving the chemistry in 1982 and Harvard University Stenger of Springfield, MO; Byretta Fish of establishment of Khalistan. Any organiza- where he received his PhD in Cellular and De- Bentonville; to his 17 grandchildren and 25 tion that sincerely supports Khalistan de- velopmental Biology. great-grandchildren; and to his brother F.L. serves the support of the Sikh Nation. When Dr. Mello and his colleague Dr. Andrew Fire Hurst of Hot Springs and his sister Norma Khalistan is free, the Sikhs can resolve these issues in a way that benefits the Khalsa are today’s pioneers in RNA interference Jean Austin of San Antonio, TX. Q. Byrum Panth, not the forces of Hindutva. (RNAi). Their dedication to science and re- Hurst will be greatly missed in Hot Springs, However, the Sikh Nation needs leadership search has provided the world with evidence Garland County and throughout the State of that is honest, sincere, consistent, and dedi- that will lead to the saving of lives around the Arkansas.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.027 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 HONORING CHERI DEAN OF LAKE This simple legislation could save billions in Islam and the ‘‘World of Arrogance,’’ that is COUNTY, CALIFORNIA prescription drug costs, premiums, and cost the West; portraying Israel and Zionism as the sharing for the millions of Medicare bene- spearhead of the West against the Islamic na- HON. MIKE THOMPSON ficiaries. It leaves the details up to the Sec- tion. He emphasized in that speech the need OF CALIFORNIA retary of HHS, who has the necessary experi- to eliminate Israel which, he said, was an at- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence and expertise to secure lower prescrip- tainable goal. tion drug prices. This bill has the support of He delivered this speech before several rep- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 the AARP, Consumer’s Union and the AFL– resentatives of Hizbullah and its leader Has- Mr. THOMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise CIO. san Nasrallah and Hamas leader Khaled today to recognize Ms. Cheri Dean on the oc- It is time we put the best interests of Medi- Mash’al. casion of her retirement from the Social Secu- care beneficiaries ahead of those of the drug Speaking to a student conference then, enti- rity Administration after 31 years of service to companies. Seniors are clamoring for relief, tled ‘‘World without Zionism,’’ Mahmoud the government and people of Lake County. and Americans overwhelmingly support having Ahmadinejad stated: Ms. Dean was hired as a claims develop- the Secretary of HHS negotiate for lower pre- ‘‘Very soon this stain of disgrace (i.e. Israel) ment clerk in 1976 and was promoted through scription drug prices on behalf of Medicare. will vanish from the center of the Islamic a series of positions from administrative as- The Medicare Prescription Drug Negotiation world—and this is attainable. . . sistant to service representative and finally to Act of 2007 is specifically designed to correct The people who sit in closed rooms cannot claims representative. At each stage of her ca- the shortfalls of the flawed 2003 Medicare decide on this matter. The Islamic people can- reer she has been a model of professional ex- Prescription Drug legislation and to provide af- not allow this historic enemy to exist in the cellence and has worked hard to ensure that fordable prescription drugs to Medicare bene- heart of the Islamic world. . . the needs of Lake County’s residents are met. ficiaries. I hope that the Palestinians will maintain their wariness and intelligence, much as they Her timely action has ensured the continuity of f payments to many people who relied on her have pursued their battles in the past ten work. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION years. This will be a short period, and if we After her retirement, Ms. Dean will move to CHARGING IRANIAN PRESIDENT pass though it successfully, the process of the Oklahoma where she will live near her family. MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD WITH elimination of the Zionist regime will be She plans to spend time working on a family VIOLATION OF THE 1948 CONVEN- smooth and simple. . . genealogy and traveling throughout the region. TION ON THE PREVENTION AND Our dear Imam [Khomeini] ordered that the Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this PUNISHMENT OF THE CRIME OF occupying regime in Jerusalem be wiped off time that we thank Ms. Dean for her decades GENOCIDE the face of the earth. This was a very wise of service with the Lake County branch of the statement.’’ Social Security Administration, and I wish her HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK On April 15, 2006, at the opening of a con- ference on supporting the Palestinians, he all the best in the future. OF ILLINOIS said: f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Like it or not, the Zionist regime is heading INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE PRE- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 toward annihilation.’’ SCRIPTION DRUG NEGOTIATION Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, today, along On April 27, 2006, he stated in a speech in ACT OF 2007 with my colleague STEVEN ROTHMAN (D–NJ), I the western Iranian town of Zanjan, carried on introduce a resolution charging Iranian Presi- live national television. dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the ‘‘This regime (Israel) will one day vanish.’’ HON. JOHN D. DINGELL On May 11, 2006, Ahmadinejad made a ref- 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Pun- OF MICHIGAN erence to Israel in a speech to students and ishment of the Crime of Genocide. This reso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES instructors at University of Jakarta, he said: lution urges the United Nations Security Coun- ‘‘I advise them to pack up and move out of Tuesday, January 9, 2007 cil to use its power under international law to the region before being caught in the fire they Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, seniors, in- hold the Iranian leader accountable for his have started in Lebanon.’’ dividuals with disabilities and the taxpayers of genocidal statements targeting the Israeli peo- On July 8, 2006, speaking to regional offi- America were done a disservice in 2003 when ple. cials at the opening of a two-day conference the Medicare Prescription Drug legislation The Convention on the Prevention and Pun- in Tehran on security in Iraq, he said: ‘‘The passed with a provision that prohibits the Sec- ishment of the Crime of Genocide was de- basic problem in the Islamic world is the exist- retary of Health and Human Services from ne- signed by the international community to out- ence of the Zionist regime, and the Islamic gotiating with drug manufacturers for lower law genocide; to never again allow a massive world and the region must mobilize to remove prescription drug prices. Representatives crime similar to the Holocaust by Nazi Ger- this problem.’’ EMERSON, RANGEL, PORTER and I are intro- many during World War II. On July 29, 2006, during an emergency ducing the Medicare Prescription Drug Nego- But now we are faced with an Iranian leader meeting with Muslim leaders, he said: tiation Act of 2007 today to help seniors get whose public statements call for a second ‘‘The real cure for the (Lebanon) conflict is the lowest prices possible on prescription Jewish Holocaust. elimination of the Zionist regime, but there medications under Medicare. The Convention on the Prevention and Pun- should be first an immediate ceasefire.’’ This legislation removes the prohibition of ishment of the Crime of Genocide prohibits not On August 3, 2006, in a speech before the the Secretary from negotiating lower prescrip- only acts of genocide, but also prohibits ‘‘di- Organization of the Islamic Conference, to tion drug prices. Moreover, it requires the Sec- rect and public incitement to commit geno- presidents, prime ministers and policy-makers retary to negotiate for lower prescription drug cide.’’ of 17 Muslim-majority nations in Malaysia, a prices in Medicare without restricting access to This resolution urges the United Nations Se- major international conference, he said. any medications. curity Council to examine the evidence of ‘‘The Zionist regime is fraudulent and illegit- Drug prices under the Medicare prescription Ahmadinejad’s incitement. In order to present imate and cannot survive.’’ drug plan are more than 80 percent higher the evidence in a clear and concise manner, On October 19, 2006, speaking to crowds of than prices negotiated by other agencies in I recently asked the Congressional Research people in Islamshahr, southwest of Tehran, he the Federal government and more than 60 Service to compile a list entitled ‘‘Ahmadinejad said: percent higher than prices in Canada. And this in His Own Words,’’ and I present it to the ‘‘This regime will be gone, definitely. You year the prices for each of the top five most House today. should know that any government that stands popular drugs taken by seniors have gone up. On October 26, 2005, in advance of Iran’s by the Zionist regime from now on will not see Currently, each of the 1200 plus prescription Jerusalem Day, established by Ayatollah Kho- any result but the hatred of the people.’’ drug plans can use its volume of enrollees as meini, Ahmadinejad spoke at a conference of On December 12, 2005, in a speech to leverage to purchase at bulk and other dis- the Society for the Defense of the Palestinian thousands in the southeastern city of Zahedan count rates from drug companies. The Gov- Nation, and members of the Islamic Students in the southeastern Sistan va Baluchistan ernment, however, cannot do the same on be- Union, and an audience of hundreds of stu- Province and this was carried on Iranian tele- half of Medicare’s 40 million beneficiaries. We dents. vision, Ahmadinejad said: are now requiring that the Secretary do just In his speech, he described his vision of an ‘‘Today, they (Europeans) have created a that. age-old confrontation between the world of myth in the name of Holocaust and consider

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Madam Speaker, cently encountered a book entitled Gandhi: Tehran, he said: I rise today to address a horrible form of iden- Behind the Mask of Divinity, which sheds new tity theft. ‘‘Every German-born is indebted to the arro- light on the founder of India. The author, Colo- We have heard plenty lately about the need nel G. B. Singh, USA, portrays Mohandas gant and greedy Zionists. . . . Sixty years to take swift action to prevent this serious Gandhi as a person who was more interested after the war, why do the Palestinian people crime. In 2006, one of the largest data security in advancing his own group than in the ad- have to burn in the crimes of Zionists under breaches in history occurred when the Depart- vancement of all people. Using Gandhi’s own the pretext of the Second World War?’’ ment of Veterans Affairs, VA, lost the names, words, Colonel Singh portrays a very different And on December 8, 2005, speaking at a Social Security numbers, and the dates of Gandhi than you and I have been told about. press conference on the sidelines of an Orga- birth of over 26 million Americans. We hear a Colonel Singh argues that the Gandhi we lot about security breaches and the identity nization of the Islamic Conference anti-ter- have been told about isn’t the real Gandhi. He theft of living Americans. One aspect of the rorism summit in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, he writes that he hopes that his book will stimu- crime you do not always hear about is the late discussion and provoke people to think said: misuse of personal information of deceased about who Mohandas Gandhi really was. ‘‘Today, they have created a myth in the Americans. Since Gandhi is considered the father of the name of Holocaust and consider it to be This is a serious issue for many reasons. Indian nation, understanding his character is above God, religion and the prophets . . . If For one, it is their loved ones who pay the essential to understanding India. you (Europeans) committed this big crime, price. Months or even years after a family Colonel Singh’s book is definitely controver- then why should the oppressed Palestinian member passes away, surviving spouses or sial, but it is an important contribution to a full other relatives will begin to receive credit card nation pay the price? You have to pay the understanding of this important historical char- bills or even phone calls from bill collectors. A compensation yourself. This is our proposal: acter. predator can go onto certain web sites and Madam Speaker, there is an excerpt from give a part of your own land in Europe, the purchase Social Security numbers that are the book’s introduction on the back cover, United States, Canada or Alaska to them so sold for purposes of tracking family histories which has been reproduced, and I would like that the Jews can establish their country.’’ and genealogy. The predator then uses the to introduce that two-paragraph excerpt into This is President Ahmadinejad in his own Social Security number to apply for credit the RECORD at this time to give a flavor of the words that I place before the House—all accu- cards, loans, and other forms of consumer book and encourage people to broaden their rately translated and provided in one place to credit. perspective on Gandhi. There were even reports that a predator present clearly a rising danger to our allies in FROM THE INTRODUCTION TO GANDHI: BEHIND was misusing the personal information of a Israel and to the West in general. THE MASK OF DIVINITY New York City resident who died in the Sep- (By G.B. Singh) I was looking briefly at a recently translated tember 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In another Over the years I have discussed Gandhi quote by another leader. He said: case, a woman began to receive bills ad- with many Americans, both formally and in- ‘‘Why does the world shed crocodile’s tears dressed to her daughter who had passed formally. . . . What continues to irk me is away 17 years before. the amount of Gandhi ‘‘propaganda mate- over the richly merited fate of a small Jewish In my hometown of San Diego, the local rial’’ that has flooded our libraries and book- minority? But what happened to the con- news media shed light on another unfortunate stores. For an unsuspecting Westerner, the science of the world when millions in Germany case. A predator took information on a woman reading of Gandhi as he is portrayed on these were suffering from hunger and misery? I ask published in an obituary and used it for iden- shelves can bring about the intended result. Roosevelt, I ask the American people: Are you That is understandable. This book is an at- tity theft crimes. It was up to her son to repair tempt to close the gap between the popular- prepared to receive in your midst these well- the damage and put an end to the abuse. I ized Gandhi and the historical Gandhi. This poisoners of the German people and the uni- cannot imagine the emotional toll these cases book will incite readers to be more open- versal spirit of Christianity?’’ must take on surviving relatives, and I rise minded and to seek to validate the ‘‘truths’’ today to take action to prevent further cases of presented. My hope is that it will provoke It may sound like a recent speech from this crime. honest, healthy, and open dialogue and fos- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It was actually the It is time Congress acted to block this form ter more scrutiny about him. . . works of Adolf Hitler from the magazine of identity theft from continuing. Predators can Years of dedicated research on Gandhi con- Staatszeitung. Looking at these words we collect this information with relative ease giv- vinced me that our hero was fundamentally a racist. In this book, I present the facts. have an eerie echo of the past, and potentially ing them a steady supply of Social Security The evidence presented here is not a matter a warning of the future. I lay them before the numbers, dates of birth, and the information of speculation or distorted interpretation. House today so that we see them all clearly, they need to commit these horrible crimes. Much of the irrefutable evidence lay buried for who this leader is, what he has stated pub- Furthermore, this form of identity theft can ruin beneath a mountain of Gandhi’s own licly, and where he would like to take his na- the good names and pristine credit histories of writings—in his own words, which I have un- covered—comments that will be difficult to tion. those who are deceased. Unless we take ac- tion, family members will continue to suffer dispute once they are read. In this book you Madam Speaker, we founded the United from the misuse of their loved ones’ personal will read the evidence in its entirety. My pri- Nations out of the ashes of the Holocaust. mary intention is to untangle the web that information. Gandhi weaved—and his followers are still How can we sit idly by today as a UN Member The legislation I introduce today, the Identity weaving—for many years. Only through a State openly speaks of bringing another one? Theft Prevention and Timely Report Act of methodical probing can we expose Gandhi’s The United Nations Security Council should 2007, requires that the Federal Government campaign of deception: the lies, the propa- ganda, the misinformation, the half-truths, charge President Ahmadinejad with violating inform each national credit bureau when an in- dividual passes away. In turn, the credit bu- and the effort to hide behind religion. Where the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and reaus will flag the histories of those who are Gandhi left off, his followers have picked up, Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and in- deceased and potential creditors will know not and they continue their own sophisticated campaigns, both in India and abroad. The crease international condemnation of this dan- to issue lines of credit or new loans to those gerous leader. I want to thank Congressman book should not be looked upon as another attempting to misuse personal information. Gandhi biography. Rather, it should provide ROTHMAN for leading with me on this issue Madam Speaker, I urge that we act to stop a standard by which to weigh the Gandhi lit- and I urge my colleagues to support this legis- this vicious form of identity theft and protect erature for accuracy and objectivity. Also, lation. the relatives of America’s deceased. this book, though narrowly focused, should

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.034 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 stand as a guide alerting us to how thor- IN MEMORY OF W.E. AYERS confines of law enforcement and into the com- oughly the Gandhi propagandists and others munities of the Napa Valley. Through a variety have succeeded in deceiving us. HON. MIKE ROSS of programs like DARE and the Sheriffs Activ- OF ARKANSAS ity League, Mr. Simpson has reached out to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the youth of the Napa Valley and helped de- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 velop a safe and healthy place for children to TRIBUTE TO THE CLINTON EX- grow. He has created an innovative program, CHANGE CLUB ON THE OCCASION Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the Sheriff Citizens Academy, which is con- OF ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY honor the memory of W.E. Ayers, who passed ceived to allow people living and working in away December 8, 2006, in Pine Bluff, Arkan- the Napa Valley to better understand the work sas, at the age of 76. of the Sheriffs Department. Additionally, this HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN W.E. Ayers was a pillar of the city of Pine important program has begun the process of Bluff and the state of Arkansas for decades. OF MASSACHUSETTS building bridges between members of the Ayers was the former Chairman and CEO of community and law enforcement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Simmons First National Corporation of Pine Bluff. He joined the organization in 1957 and Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this Tuesday, January 9, 2007 became Senior Vice President in 1969. Mr. time that we recognize Mr. Gary Louis Simp- Ayers was then named President of the Bank son on his retirement after 20 years as the Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise in 1985 and named Chairman of the Board the Sheriff of Napa County. He has been instru- today to pay tribute to the Clinton Exchange following year. mental in developing the resources and capa- Club on the occasion of its 60th anniversary A graduate of Louisiana State University, bilities of law enforcement in Napa County. He and to thank its members for the extraordinary W.E. Ayers also received an honorary doc- will enjoy retirement in the company of his contributions they have made to the greater torate degree from the University of Arkansas wife Veronica, their children, and their two Clinton community throughout the club’s distin- at Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas College. granddaughters. guished history. Exchange Clubs all across W.E. Ayers was an active member of Lake- America are widely known for their efforts to side United Methodist Church where he f prevent child abuse and nurture our nation’s served as a former trustee and Sunday School young people, however nowhere has the teacher. He was a past President of the Ar- CONGRATULATING ARTRAIN USA noble mission of this great service organiza- kansas Bankers Association as well as a ON RECEIVING THE 2006 NA- tion been more fully embraced by its member- member of the Kiwanis Club, Pine Bluff Cham- TIONAL AWARD FOR MUSEUM ship than the Clinton Exchange Club. ber of Commerce, Arkansas Arts Council and AND LIBRARY SERVICES the Arkansas School for Mathematics and As a regular participant in the Memorial Day Science Foundation. Exercises in the Town of Clinton, I have My deepest condolences go to his wife, HON. JOHN D. DINGELL proudly marched behind the Exchange Club Diane Ayers; son and daughter-in-law, Tim OF MICHIGAN as they distribute American flags to the chil- and Leigh Ayers of Atlanta, GA; daughter dren lining the parade route. This public dis- Cathy Zimmerman of Boulder, CO; and to his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES play of patriotism is an invaluable lesson for 5 grandchildren. W.E. Ayers will be greatly Tuesday, January 9, 2007 our young people to learn and I am grateful to missed in Pine Bluff and throughout the state the Clinton Exchange Club for making it an in- of Arkansas. Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today dispensable part of the town’s Memorial Day f to congratulate Artrain USA on being a recipi- tradition. The Clinton Exchange Club is a HONORING GARY LOUIS SIMPSON ent of the 2006 National Award for Museum source of civic education, encouragement and OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA and Library Services, a prestigious award pre- support for the community’s youth that ex- sented to a select few libraries and museums tends far beyond one holiday a year. Through HON. MIKE THOMPSON for outstanding public service. the sponsorship of local sports teams, the OF CALIFORNIA The National Award for Museum and Library Freedom Shrine, the youth of the month rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services is the nation’s highest honor for mu- ognition program and the numerous scholar- seums and libraries. Artrain USA was one of Tuesday, January 9, 2007 ships it awards, the Clinton Exchange Club is three museums selected by the Institute for a positive force in nearly all facets of a child’s Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Museum and Library Sciences to receive this development. A large number of Clinton’s Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long high honor. Three libraries were also selected youth have responded to the example the Ex- and successful career of Mr. Gary Louis Simp- to be honored. son, the Sheriff-Coroner of Napa County, Cali- change Club has given them by establishing Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Artrain fornia. On December 28th Mr. Simpson will their own affiliated service organization at Clin- USA’s unique concept of a traveling museum stand down after 20 years and 5 terms as the has visited hundreds of communities, enrich- ton High School known as the Excel Club. The elected Sheriff of Napa County. During his ing the lives of over 3.2 million people. Many close collaboration between the Exchange tenure, the Sheriff’s Department has devel- of these communities are rural or underserved Club and the Excel Club has ensured that oped and expanded numerous programs to and did not have access to this type of world- service to others will endure as the hallmark of extend the involvement of the department with class art exhibits and educational opportuni- this tight-knit community for generations to other law enforcement agencies and county ties. By bringing the art to the communities on come. departments. He leaves behind a techno- vintage railroad cars, Artrain USA provides logically sophisticated and well-trained depart- Madam Speaker, the Town of Clinton enjoys these communities with a wonderful oppor- ment prepared to continue the work he has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most tunity for cultural growth and education. This is compassionate communities in the Common- advanced for many years. Mr. Simpson was born in Missouri, but an indispensable public service and I am es- wealth of Massachusetts. That is due in large pecially proud to say that Artrain USA hails part to the innumerable good deeds the Clin- moved to California at an early age, and grew up in Oakland. He attended Pacific Union Col- from Michigan’s 15th Congressional District, ton Exchange Club has performed over these lege and graduated with a B.A. in Social which I represent in the House of Representa- last sixty years. The greatest tribute I can pay Sciences in 1965. Mr. Simpson served in the tives. them as they celebrate this important mile- United States Army from 1966–1969 and left I would particularly like to congratulate stone is to humbly ask that they rededicate at the rank of 1st Lieutenant before joining the Debra Polich, President & CEO of Artrain themselves to the club’s mission and continue Napa Police Department that same year. In USA, for her tireless work and dedication to to better the lives of their neighbors and fellow 1983 he was promoted to Lieutenant in the making Artrain USA a national presence. citizens. This nation owes the Clinton Ex- Police Department. In 1986 he ran for the of- Madam Speaker, I ask that you and all of my change Club a debt of gratitude for their leg- fice of Sheriff, and was elected the 25th Sher- colleagues join me in congratulating Deb and acy of service and the United States Congress iff of Napa County. the rest of the Artrain USA team on winning congratulates them on this wonderful occa- As Sheriff, Mr. Simpson expanded the work this esteemed award and in sending our best sion. of the Sheriffs department beyond the strict. wishes for success in the future.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.037 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS January 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E53 IN MEMORY OF KEVIN BROPHY Port Columbus and Rickenbacker airports in Born on April 13, 1919, Mr. Hadley was June 2002. raised to hold strong to his faith and valued HON. JACK KINGSTON I am thrilled to see his leadership in security the beliefs embedded in him from his child- OF GEORGIA recognized nationally by our Nation’s top se- hood. His everyday life and career reflected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES curity agency. Passengers at Port Columbus those praiseworthy values. know and trust Tom. And even amid pas- In 1937, after the completion of his studies Tuesday, January 9, 2007 senger uncertainty due to terrorist threats, his Mr. Hadley entered into the car sales industry Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, it is my innovative and professional leadership has with a zest for leaming. In 1941, he was called pleasure to rise today to honor the memory of helped Port Columbus continue to grow and upon by his country to serve in the Army dur- the late Kevin Brophy. Kevin was a remark- business at Rickenbacker to flourish. I can ing WWII. He courageously contributed his able young man who touched the lives of all think of no better person to receive the rec- time to protect our Nation. those he met. ognition of our Homeland Security community. Mr. Hadley completed his service to the Kevin Brophy was a native of Melbourne, f U.S. Army and returned to his loving wife and Australia, who graduated from Memorial Day son. He then continued working hard in the School in Savannah, GA. In his time at Memo- HONORING THE HEART HOSPITAL automotive sales industry while ensuring his rial, Kevin averaged 28.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, OF NEW MEXICO son grew up to become an admirable young and 12.4 assists per game setting a single man. The life lead by Mr. Hadley has undoubt- season school record of 424 points. HON. HEATHER WILSON edly become a legacy. Kevin went on to attend the University of OF NEW MEXICO On behalf of the Dallas, TX community, I commend Mr. Robert Hadley’s admirable Georgia where, as a walk-on, to the 2005 Bull- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dogs men’s basketball team he played in all achievements. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 28 games of his freshman season and started f Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Madam in seven Southeastern Conference contests. ENDING THE WAR IN IRAQ Though he began his collegiate sports career Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable as a walk-on, Kevin quickly earned an athletic organization from the State of New Mexico. HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO scholarship before the start of his sophomore The Heart Hospital of New Mexico was estab- OF OREGON season. lished in 1999, through a joint effort between IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a member of the Georgia Bulldogs bas- the state’s leading cardiology and cardio- ketball program, Kevin scored a season high vascular surgery groups, as an entire medical Tuesday, January 9, 2007 of 19 points against the Vanderbilt University facility dedicated to fighting heart disease. Lo- Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, tomorrow Commodores, nine of those coming in the last cated near downtown Albuquerque, it is the the President will announce he has yet an- nine minutes. Kevin’s attitude, maturity, and state’s first free-standing heart facility, dedi- other new strategy for victory in Iraq. This work ethic were contagious, spreading to all cated to providing the most advanced, patient- strategy will come just over a year after he re- those with whom he came in contact. centered, family-centered care for the region. leased his last strategy for victory in Iraq, Tragically, Kevin’s life ended July 20, 2006, Recently, Quantum Research and the New which was completed in November 2005. near Greensboro, GA, just hours after he de- Mexico Business Weekly sponsored a com- According to the Brookings Institution’s Iraq voted his time to improving the basketball pro- prehensive employee survey to identify the Index, since the President released his last gram at the Athens Boys and Girls Club. His ‘‘best places to work’’ in New Mexico. With plan, more than 900 U.S. troops have been death has left a community in mourning but 211 hardworking employees, the Heart Hos- killed in Iraq, more than 2,200 Iraqi police and his life has inspired us all. pital was ranked first amongst New Mexico’s military forces have also been killed. The num- f largest employers. The award acknowledges a ber of Iraqi civilians killed has risen from 1,778 company’s achievements in creating a positive in January 2006 to nearly 3,300 in December RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- work environment that not only attracts em- 2006. The number of multiple fatality bomb- TIONS OF TOM RICE TO OUR ployees, but also retains them. ings has increased from 41 in November 2005 HOMELAND SECURITY Heart Hospital employees cited flexible work to 69 in December 2006. schedules, employee-driven work standards In other words, by virtually every measure, HON. DEBORAH PRYCE and commitment to superior patient care as the violence in Iraq is worse this year than last OF OHIO critical to their job satisfaction. The Heart Hos- year, the political situation is more volatile and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pital also offers reimbursements for licensures, deteriorating by the day and the civil war is certifications and tuition; reimbursement for expanding. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 nursing education for household members of After nearly four years, after more than Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise employees; full vestment for the company por- 3,000 U.S troops have been killed, after more today to recognize a distinguished constituent tion of 401(k) upon enrollment and employee than 22,500 U.S. troops have been injured— and a valued member of our country’s Home- appreciation lunches and other recognition. nearly half of whom have been injured se- land Security team, Tom Rice, the federal se- Madam Speaker, no matter how you meas- verely enough that they cannot return to curity director for Port Columbus International ure it, the Heart Hospital of New Mexico sets duty—and after more than $300 billion of U.S. Airport. Tom was recently chosen from among a standard of excellence. The hospital fills a taxpayers’ money has been spent with no 125 peers by the Transportation Security Ad- crucial need in central New Mexico’s commu- benefit to U.S. national security and with little ministration as the Federal Security Director of nity, and I am honored to recognize such an progress toward stabilizing Iraq, what is the the Year for the Eastern Region. outstanding healthcare provider and its out- President’s response? All indications are that In bestowing this honor, TSA recognized standing team of dedicated employees here he will propose to compound the failure by es- Tom’s contributions in providing operational di- today. calating the war, putting tens of thousands of rection for federal security, demonstrating in- f more American lives at risk, and borrowing tegrity and innovation, and improving the mo- tens or hundreds of billions of dollars more in rale of employees by promoting a culture of STATEMENT HONORING ROBERT L. order to prosecute a war that cannot be won achievement among team members. HADLEY, SR. militarily. Tom’s four decades of distinguished and im- It is past time to end the open-ended com- peccable service in law enforcement is no se- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON mitment the President has made in Iraq. Re- cret to central Ohio. After serving for 33 years OF TEXAS portedly the President will propose bench- in the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Tom spent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marks the Iraqi government must achieve, but a year at the Department of Rehabilitation and since there will be no consequences if the Correction as the acting chief inspector and Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Iraqis fail, these benchmarks are meaningless. then had a 5-year tour with the City of Colum- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. The Iraqi government has failed to follow bus as safety director. Before briefly retiring, Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to through on previous commitments, yet the Tom also consulted for the Ohio Department an honorable man, Robert L. Hadley Sr. His President’s response has only been to ex- of Youth Services. However, with the creation commitment towards his family and his hard press continuing support for the Iraqi Prime of TSA, Tom was swiftly called to return to work has made him a commendable role Minister. His proposal this week will likely be duty and was sworn in as the first FSD for model for all of America’s future generations. more of the same.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.042 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E54 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 As long as the U.S. military remains stuck than experienced foreign service-types or indi- posed threat posed by Iraq’s assumed WMD with the President’s pledge of unlimited sup- viduals with subject matter expertise. programs. I raised questions about more port, Iraqi politicians and security forces will The administration disbanded the Iraqi pressing national security challenges like use the U.S. presence as a crutch and will fail army, which added to the security problems by North Korea and Iran. I raised questions about to take the necessary steps to solve their dif- creating a large pool of unemployed, armed, the impact the war would have on U.S. rela- ferences, establish an effective and inclusive and alienated Iraqis. tions with allies and our reputation in the government, end sectarian violence, and cre- The administration purged the Iraqi govern- world. I posed questions about what the im- ate a secure and prosperous society. ment of all Baath party members, even low- pact of a long-term occupation of Iraq by U.S. Democracy and stability cannot be imposed level Baathists, which continues to hamper the forces. I asked about the impact of diverting on unwilling parties. As New York Times col- delivery of even basic government services to military and intelligence resources to Iraq from umnist Thomas Friedman said recently on Iraqis since the bureaucracy has basically the battle against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Meet the Press, a stable, pluralistic democracy been created from scratch. And I raised concerns about the economic im- in Iraq is everyone’s second choice except The administration failed to conduct proper pact and the impact on U.S. taxpayers from ours. The Shias want power for themselves. oversight of reconstruction resulting in waste, the war. The Sunnis want power. And the Kurds want fraud, and abuse, poor contractor performance The administration dismissed the concerns power and independence. What they don’t and Iraqi expectations for progress not being and warnings of critics like me and launched want to do is share that power, and we can’t met. this ill-advised war. I voted against it. We’re make them. This is not an exhaustive list, but it high- forty-six months into the war, where do we go Being confronted with the reality of a U.S. lights some major failures that have contrib- from here? withdrawal should force the Iraqi factions to uted to the chaos in Iraq. The President apparently believes that the reach the political compromises necessary to The administration claims that what has U.S. needs to escalate the conflict in Iraq by move their country forward. If not, there is no happened in Iraq was unforeseeable. In re- sending 30,000 or more additional troops to reason to prolong the U.S. involvement in Iraq ality, many critics predicted the problems in Iraq. I think that is a mistake. It will not bring if we want a stable country more than the Iraqi Iraq. The administration just chose to ignore stability to Iraq, and I oppose it and will vote people and their elected leaders do. those who raised concerns. The problems in against it if given the opportunity. The U.S. cannot impose freedom, security, Iraq are actually worse than predicted be- Just as importantly, the President’s chief and unity in Iraq by force. Those worthy goals cause of the administration’s blunders. military advisors oppose it. As General John can only be achieved by the Iraqi people The administration ignored the doctrine cre- Abizaid, then the head of all U.S. forces in the themselves, which will only happen when the ated by its own Secretary of State Colin Pow- Middle East, testified before the Senate Armed Iraqi people and their leaders decide to put ell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Services Committee hearing on November 15, aside their sectarian differences. The U.S. of Staff. The ‘‘Powell doctrine’’ says that the 2006, ‘‘I met with every divisional commander, cannot force Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds to U.S. should go to war only as a last resort and General Casey, the core commander, General make peace or to act for the common good. then only with overwhelming force. In his arti- Dempsey, we all talked together. And I said, They have been in conflict for l,400 years. Nor cle ‘‘U.S. Forces: Challenges Ahead’’ in For- in your professional opinion, if we were to should the U.S. military be forced to remain in eign Affairs in 1992–93 Powell posed a num- bring in more American Troops now, does it Iraq essentially as an army for one side of a ber of questions to be asked by U.S. policy- add considerably to our ability to achieve suc- civil war. The U.S. military cannot solve the makers before launching a war. Is a vital na- cess in Iraq? And they all said no. And the sectarian violence and the lack of political rec- tional security interest threatened? Do we reason is because we want the Iraqis to do onciliation in Iraq. Only the Iraqis can. have a clear, attainable objective? Have the more. It is easy for the Iraqis to rely upon to In a minute, I will address where I believe risks and costs been fully and frankly ana- us do this work. I believe that more American we need to go from here. But, before that, I lyzed? Have all other non-violent policy means forces prevent the Iraqis from doing more, want to briefly review how we got into Iraq and been exhausted? Is there a plausible exit from taking more responsibility for their own how the Bush administration’s many mistakes strategy? Have the consequences been fully future.’’ have brought us to the disaster we face today. considered? Is the action supported by the The President didn’t like what he heard, The list of the Bush administration’s failures American people? Does the U.S. have broad which may be why General Abizaid is ex- with respect to Iraq is long and well-known. international support? pected to retire this March. As a Lebanese- But it bears repeating, particularly since the The answer to these questions in the case American who is fluent in Arabic, his under- administration may be making similar ones of the Iraq war is no. But the administration standing of the region will be greatly missed. with respect to Iran. went ahead anyway and Powell put aside any General Casey has also been removed as The administration manipulated, misrepre- misgivings he may have had and publicly sup- commander of U.S. forces in Iraq. sented and in some cases outright lied about ported it. Shinseki, Abizaid, Casey. There is a pattern the intelligence on Iraq’s weapons of mass de- The administration ignored General Eric here of the Bush administration ignoring the struction programs and non-existent ties to al- Shinseki, then the head of the Army, who tes- advice of military leaders and firing them when Qaeda in order to build support in Congress tified before the Senate Armed Services Com- they don’t tell the President what he wants to and among the public for the war. mittee on February 25, 2003, that the adminis- hear. The administration went in with too few tration’s plans failed to include an adequate Let me be clear, I do not believe there is troops to successfully carry out the mission. number of troops. He said, ‘‘I would say that any level of U.S. troops that could stabilize The administration went in with few real al- what’s been mobilized to this point—some- Iraq at this point. lies. thing on the order of several hundred thou- But, I think it is particularly offensive that the The administration went in with no exit strat- sand soldiers are probably, you know, a figure President is reportedly planning to put 30,000 egy. that would be required. We’re talking about additional U.S. lives at risk when that esca- The administration failed to stop the ramp- post-hostilities control over a piece of geog- lation is virtually certain to have little or no im- ant looting in the wake of Saddam Hussein’s raphy that’s fairly significant, with the kinds of pact on the violence in Iraq. There might be a ousting, which set back recovery and recon- ethnic tensions that could lead to other prob- small, temporary reduction in the chaos in struction. lems.’’ Iraq, but the escalation will not solve the deep The administration failed to understand the Secretary Rumsfeld and his deputy, Paul and underlying political conflicts that are pre- ethnic tensions that were unleashed in Iraq. Wolfowitz, called Shinseki’s estimate ‘‘far off venting a long-term resolution to the violence The administration failed to understand the the mark’’ and ‘‘wildly off the mark’’. Wolfowitz in Iraq. ethnic power bases in Iraq. said it would be ‘‘hard to believe’’ more troops The President desperately wants to look like The administration relied on Iraqi exiles with would be required for post-war Iraq than to re- he’s trying something new in Iraq in response no support among the Iraqi people. move Saddam Hussein from power. to the concerns of the American people, but The administration did not turn over author- It may have been hard for an ideologue like really he’s just repeating the same mistakes ity to Iraqis early on. Instead, they stood up Mr. Wolfowitz to believe, but it wasn’t hard for and compounding previous failures. The ad- the Coalition Provision Authority to run Iraq, a military professional like General Shinseki to ministration is trying to prolong the U.S. in- which cemented in the minds of the Iraqis that envision. volvement in Iraq in order to perpetuate the U.S. forces were an occupying power. Many Members of Congress also raised fallacy that the President’s original vision for a The administration largely used inexperi- concerns. I personally wrote to the President democratic, pro-U.S., capitalistic, pluralistic enced political hacks to run the CPA rather on September 5, 2002. I challenged the sup- Iraq is still achievable. It is not. The American

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Congratulations on earning the the next President, meaning President Bush tarian balance must be improved. 2006 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Award. would never have to admit his policies in Iraq The U.S. must renounce any U.S. interest in Best of luck to you as you continue your noble have been a failure but at a very steep cost constructing permanent U.S. military bases in work. to our troops taxpayers. Iraq. f The administration already increased the It is also important to accelerate reconstruc- number of U.S. troops in Baghdad this sum- tion spending and grant the bulk of reconstruc- HONORING UNIVERSITY OF FLOR- mer and has occasionally increased the num- tion contracts to local companies employing IDA GATORS FOOTBALL TEAM ber of troops throughout Iraq, yet the violence Iraqis rather than multinational corporations, against our troops and Iraqi security forces whom have proven inefficient, inflexible, some- HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS and civilians continues to increase. Following times fraudulent and have even imported OF FLORIDA the influx of troops this summer in Operation workers rather than employing Iraqis. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Forward Together, the violence in Iraq actually The U.S. embassy in Baghdad should also Tuesday, January 9, 2007 increased. Weekly attacks increased by 15 be reduced to normal size and authority rather percent while the number of Iraqi civilian cas- than establishing one of the largest embassies Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise ualties increased by 51 percent. in the world. today to congratulate the University of Florida Based on historical analysis, And, the U.S. must engage in robust diplo- football team on winning the 2006 NCAA na- counterinsurgency experts estimate it takes macy with all factions in Iraq, except the for- tional championship. around 20 U.S. troops per 1,000 inhabitants to eign terrorists and domestic al-Qaeda ele- Madam Speaker, as a University of Florida successfully fight a counterinsurgency. To ments, and work with Iraq’s neighbors in an graduate, born in ‘‘Gator Country,’’ I could not achieve that ratio in Baghdad alone would re- effort to bring about political reconciliation be happier with the outcome of last night’s quire 120,000 troops. Even with the escalation among Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds. game. This team showed true grit and grace proposed by the President, we’d only have Our troops have done all that has been by overcoming public opinion, which said they around 40,000 troops in Baghdad. For all of asked of them in Iraq. Saddam Hussein is did not belong in the national title game, to de- Iraq, it would require 500,000 troops. We only dead. His allies are on the run or in prison. feat a daunting opponent. have around 140,000 there today. The threat from WMDs in Iraq is nonexistent. Madam Speaker, I would also like to con- General Shinseki and others based their Arguably, the war that Congress authorized gratulate the University of Florida as a whole original recommendation for several hundred has been won. Our troops should come home. for becoming the first institution in Division 1 thousand troops on this historical analysis. Congress did not authorize U.S. troops to ref- history to hold both the NCAA Men’s Basket- But, the time in which a large number of eree a civil war in Iraq. ball and NCAA Football Championships at the forces could stabilize Iraq has long since f same time. Last night’s achievement was truly passed. historic. The bottom line is that a proposal to in- TRIBUTE TO ALLISON STANGEBY Madam Speaker, it took the University of crease U.S. troop levels in Baghdad or Iraq Florida 90 years to win its first NCAA Football more generally by 30,000 troops in not a seri- HON. JO ANN EMERSON Championship and only 10 to win its second. ous effort to restore stability to Iraq. Essen- OF MISSOURI Hopefully this trend will continue. tially, the President is proposing to put more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I hope everyone will join lives at risk with little or no chance of success. me in congratulating these fine young men on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 The President and his allies justify the con- their historic victory. tinuing U.S. presence in Iraq by claiming that Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise f if we don’t fight there, we’ll have to fight here today to congratulate Allison Stangeby—the at home. However, the Iraqi Sunni recipient of the 2006 Bill Emerson Good Sa- HONORING BEN ANDERSON OF rejectionists, Saddamists, and nationalist maritan Award. Because of Allison’s efforts, AMERICAN CANYON, CALIFORNIA Shias, who combined make up the vast bulk thousands of our nation’s less fortunate have of the insurgents and militias committing vio- been provided with food aid. HON. MIKE THOMPSON lence in Iraq, have no interest in attacking the Allison used her workplace as a tool to OF CALIFORNIA U.S. homeland. They just want U.S. military reach out to the hungry. She works for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forces out of their own country. They have no New York Giants as the Director of Commu- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 designs on our country. So it is misleading, at nity Relations. Under Allison’s leadership, the best, to argue that if we don’t fight there, we New York Giants became the first sports fran- Mr. Thompson of California. Madam Speak- will fight them in the streets of the United chise to arrange to have its stadium-generated er, I rise today to honor Ben Anderson of States. leftover concession food made available to American Canyon, California, and thank him It is also misleading to pretend that if the feed the hungry through Sports Wrap. Sports for his many years of service devoted to the U.S. leaves that somehow Osama bin Laden Wrap is a new venture that evolved from Rock city and people of American Canyon. As a will take control of Iraq. There is no chance and Wrap It Up!, a volunteer hunger relief member of the first city council elected in that the Shias and Kurds, who represent charity started in 1990. 1992, Ben Anderson has generously lent his around 80 percent of the population in Iraq, Additionally, Allison has helped launch simi- wisdom and guidance to the process of consti- will allow foreign terrorist elements to take lar programs with the New York Yankees, tuting a city government. over the country. Even the majority of the New York Mets, New York Jets and New Jer- Mr. Anderson moved to the area in the early Sunnis have grown tired of foreign terrorists sey Nets. By setting an example, Allison has 1980s as an officer in the US Navy at the operating in Iraq. empowered others to reach out to those in Mare Island Naval Shipyard. In the early A better strategy is to announce a timeline need. This is the mark of a great volunteer. 1990s he was instrumental in beginning the for bringing our troops home over the next 6 This is the vision my late husband Bill petition process and collecting signatures for months to a year. The administration has al- Emerson had for domestic food aid programs the incorporation of American Canyon. Having ways set timelines for political developments when he worked to pass the Good Samaritan received encouragement from other citizens in Iraq—for elections, for the drafting of the Food Act protecting these donations from li- involved in the campaign, he ran for a seat on constitution etc. The administration argued ability. Bill’s hopes for hunger relief in America the city council and won. He retired from serv- such timelines were necessary to focus the were very high when he worked to make such ice in the Navy around the same time he took energy of Iraq’s leaders and to force com- programs possible in 1990. He would be very his seat on the council, citing his desire to de- promises. We need to do the same on the proud of Allison for her contributions to hunger vote his efforts to full time service to the com- military side. relief. munity. In the interim, I have also proposed that Allison is a major reason why this hunger During his 14 years as a council member U.S. troops be removed from front line combat relief charity continues to gain notoriety and Mr. Anderson has helped guide the develop- positions in Iraqi cities and towns, turning over grow. As long as there are men, women and ment of American Canyon from its infancy into daily security patrols, interactions with citizens, children who need the helping hand of other the rapidly growing and successful town we

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:15 Jan 10, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09JA8.050 E09JAPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC75 with REMARKS E56 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 9, 2007 know today. Faced with a variety of chal- Booker appeared on more than 275 albums lanta, where he played alto saxophone in the lenges in managing the growth of the city, the before making his first and only recording concert band. council has overseen, the development of a under his own name, ‘‘Bookie’s Cookbook.’’ In the late 1950s, while serving in the Army complex but functional civic infrastructure. Mr. in Europe—he was in the same unit as Elvis He gave his final public performances in De- Presley—Mr. Booker developed his interest Anderson has been actively involved in the cember 2004. in the bass. After returning to Washington, development of schools and libraries, a gym Even though Walter M. Booker passed he began to play in jazz bands, most notably and swimming pool, and a series of commer- away on November 24, 2006, his contributions the JFK Quintet led by Andrew White, while cial ventures that have brought flourishing to the world of jazz and the United States of attending medical school. businesses to the city. America will continue to resonate through his In New York, Mr. Booker designed a re- In addition to his work in city government, music. cording studio based on the geodesic prin- ciples of Buckminster Fuller. His studio be- Mr. Anderson has been a conscientious leader [From the Washington Post, Dec. 17, 2006] to the community. He volunteers as a coach came a gathering place for many musicians WALTER BOOKER, 72; JAZZ BASSIST WORKED with local youth sports leagues, working with who later had celebrated careers, including WITH VAUGHAN, MONK Angela Bofill, Nat Adderley Jr., T.S. Monk, multiple soccer or basketball teams at any (By Matt Schudel) Noel Pointer, Airto Moreira and the jazz- given time. He has also been an active partici- rock group Weather Report. pant with the local Lion’s Club and Veterans of Walter Booker, a bass player who provided the rhythmic foundation for Cannonball In the 1980s and ‘90s, Mr. Booker worked Foreign Wars, including assisting their chari- Adderley, Sarah Vaughan and many other regularly with Nat Adderley, pianist John table efforts with his considerable organiza- prominent jazz musicians, died Nov. 24 of Hicks and, in recent years, his wife. He also tional expertise. Finally, and most importantly, cardiac arrest at his home in New York. He led groups that performed Brazilian music, he has established a high standard during the was 72. which he occasionally played on guitar, and proceedings of the city council by always Mr. Booker, who spent his formative years the works of jazz pianist Elmo Hope, his treating city staff, council members, and the in Washington, came to the bass at a rel- wife’s first husband. In the 1990s, he led workshops at the New Sewell Music Conserv- community with politeness and respect in the atively advanced age, first picking up the in- strument at 26 while serving in the Army. He atory in Washington. conduct of his duties as a City Councilman. Mr. Booker appeared on more than 275 al- Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this had completed two years of medical school at Howard University in the early 1960s when bums before making his first and only re- time that we thank Mr. Anderson for the time he left his studies to pursue music as a full- cording under his own name, ‘‘Bookie’s he has served on the city council in American time career. Cookbook,’’ for the Mapleshade label in Canyon, and all of the many positive works his Known for his precise, resonant tone, Mr. Upper Marlboro in 2000. He gave his final efforts have yielded. I know that he will remain Booker was quickly recognized as one of the public performances in December 2004. Suf- an active and vocal member of the community elite bass players in jazz, working for ex- fering from prostate cancer and other ail- even as he retires from elected office. tended periods in the 1960s with singer Betty ments this year, Mr. Booker asked that his Carter, pianist Chick Corea, trumpeter Don- bass be brought to his hospital, where he f ald Byrd and saxophonists Sonny Rollins and could play it during his final illness. A TRIBUTE TO MR. WALTER M. Stan Getz. He also toured widely with Wash- His marriages to Yvonne Blakeney and BOOKER, JR.—JAZZ BASSIST ington singer and pianist Shirley Horn. Maria Smith ended in divorce. Mr. Booker formed one of his most signifi- Survivors include his wife of 20 years, of cant partnerships in 1969, when he joined the New York; two sons from his first marriage, HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Adderley brothers’ quintet, featuring Julian Randall Booker of Miami and Russell Booker OF NEW YORK ‘‘Cannonball’’ Adderley on alto saxophone of Philadelphia; a son from his second mar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Nat Adderley on cornet. For six years, riage, Krishna Booker, who is a percussionist Tuesday, January 9, 2007 until Cannonball’s death in 1975, Mr. Booker with Sergio Mendes, of Los Angeles; three toured the world with the popular group, stepchildren, Monica Hope, Kevin Hope and Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today which pioneered the catchy yet sophisticated Daryl Hope, all of New York; a sister, Mar- to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Walter style of music known as ‘‘soul jazz.’’ jorie Booker of Washington; two grand- M. Booker, Jr, jazz bassist who left this world Working in several groups at the same children; and a great-grandson. at the age of 72 years and to enter into the time in the early 1970s, Mr. Booker was in f RECORD an article in the Washington Post by one of the last ensembles led by visionary ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE Matt Schudel entitled ‘‘Walter Booker, 72; Jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FAIR Bassist worked with Vaughn, Monk.’’ From 1975 to 1981, he was the bassist for sing- Walter M. Booker, Jr, was born in Texas, er Sarah Vaughan. AND EQUAL HOUSE VOTING ‘‘They were more than colleagues,’’ Mr. RIGHTS ACT OF 2007 son of the late Walter Monroe Booker, Sr. and Booker’s wife, Bertha Hope-Booker, said of the late Thomye Collins Booker. The family her husband’s many associations with re- moved to Washington, D.C. when his father nowned musicians. ‘‘They were friends. All HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON accepted a position with the Howard Univer- the music he played, he imbued with some- OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA sity Medical School and later became Head of thing different.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After moving to New York in 1964, Mr. the Department of Pharmacology. Booker was Tuesday, January 9, 2007 drafted into the United States Army in the Booker studied with Homer R. Mensch, a fac- 1950s. While serving in Europe he was fas- ulty member of the Juilliard School of Music Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today Gov- who had played under conductor Arturo Tos- ernment Reform Committee Ranking Member cinated with the acoustic bass and began to canini. play the instrument at the age of 26. Mr. Booker, who played a Viennese bass TOM DAVIS (R-VA) and I keep our promise to Known as ‘‘Bookie,’’ Booker lived for over built in 1792 that had been salvaged from the reintroduce the Fair and Equal House Voting 40 years in my Congressional District. He pro- dusty basement of a German church, became Rights Act as our first bill of the 110th Con- vided the rhythmic foundation for Cannonball known for his bowing technique, his sure in- gress. Republican DAVIS was the chair of the Adderley, Sarah Vaughan and many other tonation and his ability to play high, accu- Committee when we worked together for 4 prominent jazz musicians. His most notable rately pitched notes. He was also known for years to get Republican and Democratic partnership was with the Adderley brothers’ his animated performing style, often agreement on this bill to give one voting rep- quintet, featuring Julian ‘‘Cannonball’’ Adderley swaying from side to side. resentative to the mainly Democratic District of ‘‘He was a ‘dancing’ bass player,’’ said his on alto saxophone and Nat Adderley on cor- wife, a jazz pianist and composer in her own Columbia and another to the largely Repub- net. For six years, until Cannonball’s death in right. ‘‘It was like he and the bass had this lican State of Utah. The idea arose after Utah 1975, Booker served as music ambassador connection.’’ narrowly missed getting a seat following the touring the world with the popular group, Walter Monroe Booker Jr. was born Dec. last census and later failed to get the Su- which pioneered the catchy yet sophisticated 17, 1933, in Prairie View, Tex., and moved to preme Court to rule in the State’s favor. The style of music known as ‘‘soul jazz.’’ Washington in the early 1940s, when his fa- bill also would permanently increase the size Booker played a Viennese bass built in ther joined the faculty of the Howard Uni- of the House of Representatives from 435 to 1792 salvaged from the dusty basement of a versity medical school. (He later was the 437 members. I want to thank my colleague head of the pharmacology department.) German church. He is known for his bowing The younger Mr. Booker studied clarinet TOM DAVIS, the original author of the bill, for technique, sure intonation, ability to play high, and piano, attended D.C. public schools and his indispensable persistence, and for his bi- accurately pitched notes, as well as his ani- graduated from high school at the Palmer partisan spirit that afforded me every oppor- mated performing style, often swaying from Memorial Institute in North Carolina. He tunity to significantly contribute to the bill dur- side to side. was a graduate of Morehouse College in At- ing the 109th Congress, when he was in the

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Just as these brave of our country that inalterably demonstrates where my family has lived since before the men and women are working to protect our that additional representation has been grant- Civil War. That search has included the two- Nation, we must likewise protect them and ed only on the basis of exact political equiva- day debate followed by a vote on statehood their loved ones through the laws and policies lence, assuring neither benefit nor disadvan- more than 10 years ago that Speaker Tom we enact. tage to either party. This bill meets the nec- Foley afforded me, and the vote I subse- In San Diego and around the country, some essary standard. Party, of course, should not quently won in the Committee of the Whole military families rely on the Supplemental Se- matter when it comes to a democratic right as because of the long commitment of the Demo- curity Income program (SSI) for means-tested basic as representation in the legislature that cratic majority to D.C. voting rights and the financial assistance. This safety net program taxes citizens and sends them to war. How- commitment of my party to maximize the is designed to protect qualifying families from ever, it is the undeniable reality that party rights of the citizens who live in the Nation’s poverty and provides access to valuable social equivalence in one form or another has driven capital until voting rights could be achieved. services such as Medicaid. Without SSI, some decisions for adding voting representation. The struggle has been driven by its own special-needs families would not be able to Many remember the most recent additions of terms, by the here and now, by the residents cover their medical expenses. Alaska and Hawaii, when these States entered of the District of Columbia for over 200 years. Current regulations threaten some military the union because their voting records elimi- Yet, I cannot deny the personal side of this families’ eligibility. They face a unique risk of nated party advantage. However, this pattern quest, epitomized by my family of native losing benefits due to the way military pay is was set throughout the nineteenth century as Washingtonians, my father Coleman Holmes, treated under SSI rules. The Social Security each State entered the union, most dramati- my grandfather, Richard Holmes, who entered Administration (SSA) considers anything out- cally, of course, when no slave State could be the D.C. Fire Department in 1902 and whose side basic pay as ‘‘unearned income.’’ This admitted unless a free State came in at the picture hangs in my office, a gift from the D.C. method hurts servicemembers and their fami- same time. Fire Department, and especially my great- lies since there are more than 30 types of mili- Preserving all their rights as American citi- grandfather, Richard Holmes, a slave who tary pay in addition to basic pay. These dif- zens to voting rights in each house, the peo- walked off a Virginia plantation in the 1850s, ferent pays, considered unearned income, re- ple of the District of Columbia and our civil made it to Washington, and began our family sult in higher countable income and affect eli- rights and civic allies have nevertheless con- here. I cannot help but think today of this man gibility. Just a few dollars can make all the dif- cluded that there can be no serious attempt to I never knew, a slave in the District until Lin- ference in the world to these military families. achieve the vote for our citizens that ignores coln freed the slaves here 9 months before My legislation would change how the SSA precedents woven so tightly into our history. the Emancipation Proclamation. I am mindful calculates income for SSI eligibility by treating The linchpin of this legislation is its bipartisan of my great grandfather, who came here in a most military compensation as earned income. balance, and we are grateful for the rare op- furtive search for freedom itself, not the vote This simple change will keep families eligible portunity we believe will not come again soon, in Congress. I wonder what a man who lived for SSI benefits and simplify the administration but that the Utah-D.C. bill offers District citi- as a slave in the District, and others like him of this program. zens now, to follow the unerring path to the would think if he could know that his great- In testimony before the Human Resources vote laid out by American history. granddaughter might be the first to cast the Subcommittee of the Ways and Mean Com- A similar bill approved by the Committee on first full vote for the District of Columbia in the mittee, Social Security Commissioner JoAnne Government Reform last May called for the House of Representatives. I hope to have the Barnhart has indicated her support for such a additional seat in Utah to be at-large until the special honor of casting the vote I have proposal. 2010 census, but when the bill was referred to sought for 16 years. I want to cast that vote The provision would treat cash military the Judiciary Committee, then-chairman JAMES for the citizens of this city, whom I have had compensation and civilian wages alike, and F. SENSENBRENNER, Jr. (R–WI) insisted that the great privilege of representing, who have thus eliminate the present unfair and disad- Utah adopt a redistricting plan that allowed for fought with me every step of the way, and vantageous treatment of cash military com- pensation other than basic pay under SSI. four seats before he would approve the bill. who have waited interminably for justice. Yes, The proposal would increase SSI benefits for The Utah’s legislature met in early December and I want to cast that vote in memory of my most military families with disabled chil- and quickly adopted a four-seat plan, which is great-grandfather, Richard Holmes. dren, which are currently about 3,000 fami- provided for in today’s bill. However, House f lies. It would be a significant program sim- leadership declined to address the issue in the plification in these cases and would have a closing days of the 109th Congress. We now THE MILITARY FAMILIES relatively small program cost of only $2 mil- seek our seat to vote in the 110th Congress. FINANCIAL SECURITY ACT lion over 10 years. Although we came close to securing pas- She also mentioned how ‘‘determining the sage in the 109th Congress, the District’s vote HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS difference in the types of military pay is time was already long past due. We’re in overtime OF CALIFORNIA consuming and error prone, and the guidelines in the 110th. We will proceed based on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for making such determinations covers 14 same win-win approach that carried us pages in SSA’s operating instructions.’’ through last Congress. In the spirit of the part- Tuesday, January 9, 2007 As a proud member of the House Armed nership promised by the new Democratic Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, Services Committee, I am committed to im- House majority, I am optimistic that Democrats With the support of my colleague, Rep. JIM proving the quality of life of the men and will see the bill as a historic opportunity to MCDERMOTT, I rise today to introduce the Mili- women who serve our country. This legislation make good on promises for voting rights and tary Families Financial Security Act. This bill is fair, overdue and demonstrates our Nation’s equality for the people of the District of Colum- will ensure the brave men and women who appreciation. This legislation will give bia. serve our country will not have to worry about servicemembers peace of mind from knowing Finally, I ask to be forgiven a personal allu- losing critical services their dependent children that their duties will not jeopardize their fami- sion. Throughout this process, I have never need. lies’ eligibility for SSI benefits and related referred to the District’s vote as my vote or to The men and women who serve in our services. what the vote would mean to me personally Armed Forces are everyday heroes. I know I urge you, Madam Speaker, and all of my because the vote will not belong to me. I have about the valor of military families from my colleagues to pass this critical legislation into never mentioned the special reason I person- own experience as a military wife when my law.

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