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IN SUPPORT OF SAMPLING FOR through a number of societal trends. Congress nicipalities of Branchville, Frankford, Lafayette, 2000 CENSUS has already addressed the issue of inaccuracy Sussex Borough and Wantage-an area of in the Census through the Decennial Census 123 square miles. The modern, two-story facil­ HON. MARTIN FROST Improvement Act of 1991, signed by President ity was built in 1965 to replace the former OF TEXAS Bush, requiring the National Academy of Sussex Borough High School and was ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF RE PRESENTATIVES Science to study "the means by which the panded in 1975 and 1991 to accommodate Government could achieve the most accurate steady increases in enrollment. The building Thursday , June 4, 1998 population count possible." Specifically consid­ includes a 7 ,000-square-foot library/media Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ered was inter alia, "the appropriateness of center, five computer labs with 105 work sta­ bring attention to the importance and the need using sampling methods in combination with tions, a variety of comprehensive science labs, for a fair and accurate census count in the basic data-collection techniques or otherwise, a modern television production studio, five year 2000. The Constitution commands that a in the acquisition or refinement of population physical education facilities, a vocational guid­ census of the nation's population be taken data for different levels of geography .. . ." ance center, and special education vocational every ten years. Through its failure in accu­ The legislation passed in both the House and training classrooms. Last year, a fiber optics racy, the 1990 census provided us with many under suspension of the rules by unanimous system was installed to facilitate the expan­ valuable lessons, although better designed consent in the Senate. sion of future technology into every classroom. and executed than any previous census. An accurate count in the 2000 Census is far Outdoors, an outstanding rock climbing facility An accurate census is of the utmost impor­ too important for partisan, political disputes. accentuates the extensive recreational oppor­ tance, because the effects from inaccuracy We need to ensure that we utilize the most tunities of the region served by the school. can be detrimental to the population. As a re­ scientific methods available. It is what every High Point's extensive and rigorous aca­ sult of inaccuracy, the 1990 Census caused American deserves. demic program spans more than 170 course many Americans to be denied an equal voice offerings, including special courses in com­ in their government. Federal spending employ­ puters, engineering, law and cinema. Honors ing population based formulas-for schools, CONGRATULATING HIGH POINT and advanced placement programs are of­ crime prevention, health care, and transpor­ REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL fered in English, computer science, social tation-were misdirected. The census provides studies, science, mathematics and foreign lan­ the structure to base information and knowl­ HON. MARGE ROUKEMA guages. Required courses for freshmen in­ edge about the American population, and can OF NEW JERSEY clude English, mathematics, science, social only be done in an efficient, effective manner. IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES studies and physical education. A rich and The census provides information for virtually Thursday, June 4, 1998 varied arts program is offered, with 25 percent all demographic information used by . edu­ Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ of students participating in the music program cators, policy makers, journalists, and commu­ gratulate High Point Regional High School in and 30 percent in art. The Gifted and Talented nity leaders. Census data directly affects deci­ Sussex Borough, New Jersey, on receiving program provides unique courses, inde­ sions made on all matters of national and local the U.S. Department of Education's pres­ pendent study options, and many workshops importance, including education, employment, tigious Blue Ribbon Schools Award. and extracurricular activities such as Mock veterans' services, public health care, rural de­ This award recognizes that High Point Re­ Trial and Model Congress. The fully functional velopment, the environment, transportation gional High School is one of the finest schools Road Kill Cafe provides on-the-job training for and housing. Federal, state and local govern­ in our entire nation. This proves that public vocational students while special education ments use census information to guide the an­ education works and that our young people in programs offer both departmental and main­ nual distribution of $180 billion in critical serv­ Sussex County are among the best and stream classes. A program for autistic stu­ ices. Congressional seats are reapportioned brightest. This honor is the result of hard work dents was added during the 1997-1998 and legislative districts are drawn based on on the part of students, their parents, teachers school year. census data. and the Board of Education. Special congratu­ Recognizing that student attendance is es­ The 1990 Census was a difficult under­ lations go to Principal Barbara Miller. As a sential to foster high student performance, taking, and in spite of unprecedented efforts to former teacher and school board member, I High Point has a strict attendance policy that count everyone, accuracy in the 1990 Census am proud of everyone associated with this ac­ mandates summer sessions for students with fell short of the accuracy achieved in the 1980 complishment. excessive absences. The result is an attend­ Census. According to the Census Bureau, the Of the thousands of middle schools and ance rate that exceeds 95 percent. 1990 Census missed 8.4 million people and high schools across the United States, only The excellence of High Point's academic double-counted 4.4 million others. In Texas 166 this year were found to be outstanding program has been repeatedly recognized. The alone, the 1990 Census missed more than enough to receive this high honor. Recipients school was selected for the state Department 482,700 people, with children representing of the Blue Ribbon Schools· Award have been of Education's Best Practices Award in rec­ nearly half of Texas' undercount. Like the na­ judged particularly effective at meeting local, ognition of its innovative Peer Leadership and tional results, a disproportionate number of the state and national goals. The award is pre­ Adventure Program. The Star-Ledger news­ undercounted Texans were minorities-4% of sented to schools that have shown strong paper has ranked it No. 1 in New Jersey African Americans were missed; 2.6% of leadership, a clear vision and sense of mis­ among schools of its class. The quality of the Asians were undercounted; 5.4% of Latinos sion, high quality teaching, challenging cur­ academic program is further proven by student and persons of Hispanic origin were missed; riculum, a safe environment for learning, solid test scores. More than 90 percent of students and 2.8% of Native Americans were under­ evidence of family involvement, evidence that have passed the New Jersey High School counted in Texas. the school helps all students achieve high Proficiency Test in the past three years, with With all of the information we have gath­ standards, and a commitment to share best passing rates of 91.3 percent in reading, 97 .8 ered, regarding our past mistakes, it is of the practices with other schools. These schools percent in writing and 98.9 percent in mathe­ greatest urgency that we utilize the most ef­ clearly display the quality of excellence nec­ matics. fective, efficient method for counting. Experts essary to prepare our young people for the High Point students are well prepared by from the Census Bureau and three National challenges of the next century. their teachers, parents and role models in the Academy of Sciences panels concluded that High Point serves more than 1,000 ninth­ community. They can rest assured they will be lower accuracy and undercounts were caused through-twelfth-grade students from the mu- able to handle whatever challenges they

e This "bullet" symbol id entifies statements or insertions w hich are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates word s inserted or appe nded , rather t han spoke n, by a Member of the Ho use on the floor. 11132 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 choose in life. Once again , congratulations to dential customers-that is one out of every 6 IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN CANTIUS everyone involved in this impressive achieve­ Americans. Some of these charges are for CHURCH ment. long-distance calling plans like 5-cent Sundays that come with a $3.00 monthly fee. Other HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH charges are tor enhanced telecommunications OF OHIO COMMEMORATING THE services, Internet Access, calling card fees, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RETIREMENT OF LOIS SCHMITT paging services or telecommunications equip­ ment like caller-I D boxes. The fraudulent or Thursday, June 4, 1998 HON. BOB SCHAFFER "crammed" charges seem to threaten the le­ Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ OF COLORADO gitimate products and services that are billed nize the Centennial Anniversary of Saint John IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the same manner, except without consent. Cantius Church. Thursday, June 4, 1998 In my home state of Tennessee, the Ten­ One hundred years ago, the "Heights" area Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. nessee Regulatory Authority has recently han­ of Cleveland was a quiet community near the Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Beattie dled over 100 cramming complaints-resulting Cuyahoga River. Many of Cleveland's steel­ Elementary School Principal Lois Schmitt upon in the removal of over $11,000 in charges workers and other laborers were Polish immi­ her retirement after 34 years of service to the from consumers' phone bills. grants who, although financially poor, were community. As the school's principal of 24 rich in faith. Their religious fervor transcended One of my constituents, Mark Cole, of their small numbers and His Excellency, the years, Principal Schmitt has touched the lives Smyrna, Tennessee, was crammed when an Most Reverend Bishop Ignatius Horstmann of teachers and students at Beattie Elemen­ unauthorized charge tor a calling card plan ap­ appointed Reverend Orlowski to serve the par­ tary for nearly three decades. Having begun peared as $9.02 charge on his local phone bill ish of St. John Cantius. Masses were origi­ as a teacher when the school first opened, every month. As it turns out, while shopping nally held in a two-story barn, but the hard­ she rose to the position of principal after two one day, his wife filled out a contest entry working parishioners looked forward. The poor years. Her devotion to children and her open­ form. However, the fine print was illegible. By immigrants understood the importance of a ness to new suggestions and ideas earned signing the contest entry form, she was un­ good education. So, they created a pastoral her the respect of her colleagues, parents, knowingly enrolled in a new calling card plan residence, a school, and a Sisters' home in and students over the years. with a monthly fee. It took at least three separate apartments behind the barn. Principal Schmitt committed her life's work months and help from the Tennessee Regu­ to education. Her legacy is the success of this From those humble beginnings, the commu­ latory Authority before the charges were re­ nity built a magnificent Romanesque church, a school and the children who have spent their moved. first years of learning within its classroom grade school and high school, and a convent. I have been an advocate for consumer pro­ walls. Although she retires this June, her con­ Yet the parish never forgot their heritage. Still tection and of maintaining the integrity of local tribution to our community flourishes through comprised of, in some instances, fourth gen­ telephone billing for several years. I first be­ those whose lives she has touched. In the eration Polish-Americans, St. John Cantius is came involved when constituents began com­ words of Historian Henry Brooks Adams, "A as active and vital as ever. plaining about extraordinary high charges tor teacher affects eternity; he can never tell Parishioners serve their church and those where his influence stops." calls to 1-900 numbers. around them. They belong to service organiza­ Thank you , Mr. Speaker for the opportunity Cramming has emerged in a similar fashion tions including the Parish Councilmen, 111 to commemorate the work of Lois Schmitt as the fraud that once plagued the 900 Num­ Order of St. Francis, Knights of Columbus, St. upon her retirement. ber lndust_ry. As the author of the Telephone Stanislaw Kostki Lodge, and the Booster Club. Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act And like their forefathers, today's parishioners (TDDRA), the bill that regulates the 900 Num­ also look toward the future. To reflect the THE ANTI-CRAMMING PROTECTION bers Industry, I know that, it serves as a basis changing neighborhood, the Church has ACT OF 1998 for cleaning up the cramming problem. That is brought in two sisters with experience in Latin why my bill adds a new Title to TDDRA and America and hold Mass in Spanish on Satur­ HON. BART GORDON will prohibit this deceptive practice. day. They recognize the effects of world com­ munication and urbanization on their children; OF TENNESSEE Allow me to share a few highlights from my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES so, they attempt to combine the sophistication legislation. The Anti-Cramming Prevention Act: of today, with the goodness and humility of Thursday, June 4, 1998 Ensures that the subscriber has knowingly their past. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to consented to any purchase or charges that My fellow colleagues, please join me in ap­ introduce important consumer protection legis­ appear in the miscellaneous section of their plauding this committed congregation and the lation, H.R. 3990, the Gordon and Dingell Anti­ phone bill. centennial anniversary of Saint John Cantius Cramming Protection Act of 1998. This bill will Requires the service or product to be clearly Church. prevent unauthorized charges from showing listed and described on the phone bill. up on a consumer's telephone bill, or "cram­ ming" as this practice has been dubbed. Permits consumers to block blocking for CONGRATULATING RIVER DELL Cramming is the fastest rising subject of miscellaneous charges, where cramming ap­ REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL fraud, according to the National Fraud Infor­ pears, at their request. mation Center. It has risen from the twelfth on Requires the names and phone numbers of HON. MARGE ROUKEMA the list of most frequent frauds to fourth. The the Service Provider and any third party billing OF NEW JERSEY FCC has received nearly 2000 complaints, company to be printed on bill for the con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and these are largely under-reported numbers. sumer's information. Thursday, June 4, 1998 In most instances of cramming, unauthor­ Entitles consumers that have been ized charges are billed every month as a "Mis­ crammed to an automatic refund or credit Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ cellaneous Charges and Credits" entry on the within 90 days of the billing date. gratulate River Dell Regional High School in local phone bill. I am concerned that cram­ Oradell, N.J ., on receiving the U.S. Depart­ ming will tarnish the integrity of the local Orders the Federal Trade Commission to ment of Education's prestigious Blue Ribbon phone bill as an option tor billing competitive prescribe rules and procedures tor the resolu­ Schools Award. telecommunications services, and hope that it tion of disputes of unauthorized charges re­ This award recognizes that River Dell Re­ does not lead to selective billing. That way, ported after the first 90 days. gional High School is one of the finest schools customers will continue to have competitive Cramming is a spreading problem nation­ in our entire nation. This proves that public choices when ordering telecommunications wide, and must be stopped. Mr. Speaker, I en­ education works and that our young people in services. courage all of my colleagues that care about Bergen County are among the best and bright­ Approximately 32 million of these "Miscella­ consumer protection to sign on as a co-spon­ est. This honor is the result of hard work on neous" transactions are processed for resi- sor to the Anti-Slamming Protection Act. the part of students, their parents, teachers June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11133 and the Board of Education. Special congratu­ REMARKS OF ANDREW J. MAIR The annual report from the office of Social lations go to Principal Lorraine Brooks. As a Security shows total income for retirement, survivor payments, and disability insurance former teacher and school board member, I HON. BOB SCHAFFER for 1997 was $449.9 billion, and total outgo's am proud of everyone associated with this ac­ OF COLORADO were $367.5 billion. This increased the Social complishment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Security trust fund by $75.4 billion. Thursday, June 4, 1998 Projections for fiscal year 1998 show in­ Of the thousands of middle schools and come to Social Security will exceed $500 bil­ high schools across the United States, only Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. lion, and $100 billion will be added to the 166 this year were found to be outstanding Speaker, I rise today to introduce the remarks trust fund. This will bring the total value of enough to receive this high honor. Recipients of my friend and constituent, Andrew J. Mair. the Social Security trust fund to over $700 of the Blue Ribbon Schools Award have been Even in retirement, Andy continues his long billion. tradition of public service by speaking and By the year 2012 projections are that judged particularly effective at meeting local, writing on important issues of domestic and money paid out to retirees will exceed state and national goals. The award is pre­ foreign policy. His insightful commentary on money received, unless drastic changes are sented to schools that have shown strong social security and the federal budget was made in Social Security. Money to pay So­ leadership, a clear vision and sense of mis­ cial Security benefits will have to be bor­ published in the Ft. Collins "Coloradoan" on rowed by increasing the federal debt, or dra­ sion, high quality teaching, challenging cur­ Sunday, May 31 , 1998. matically raising taxes. Will either of these riculum, a safe environment for learning, solid As Andy points out, current surpluses gen­ choices be available? evidence of family involvement, evidence that erated by the Social Security tax are being If a thirty-year-old worker looks at the the school helps all students achieve high used to finance other functions of the federal record of the last 18 years, or the last six standards, and a commitment to share best government. Of the $5.5 trillion gross national years. He cannot be optimistic there will be any Social Security for him. practices with other schools. These schools debt, $1.7 trillion is held by government ac­ counts. This portion of the debt represents ob­ In prosperous times, with everybody work­ clearly display the quality of excellence nec­ ligations of one government agency, in this ing, why have we increased total federal debt by over $1 trillion during the last six years? essary to prepare our young people for the case the Treasury Department, to various fed­ challenges of the next century. Why have we increased federal spending by eral trust funds. The Social Security trust fund over $300 billion? With 750 students, River Dell has been a is a good example. I hereby submit for the No, the day of big government is not over. four-year high school since 1994. It serves the RECORD, Andy Mair's report. We are not putting Social Security first. We communities of Oradell and River Edge, hence May 14, 1998. have the best government in the world. So­ cial Security is a good program. It can be the name River Dell. To THE EDITOR: We are in a period of record prosperity and a booming economy. Unem­ saved if the government will put its financial River Dell offers its students a variety of rig­ ployment is at a 28-year low. This prosperity house in order and stop the rapid expansion orous academic courses which emphasize has resulted in a record amount of money in federal spending. ANDREW J. MAIR, writing, computer and research skills in all dis­ collected by Social Security in payroll taxes. The surplus goes into the Social Security Retired, U.S. Government. ciplines. All students are required to take four trust fund. By current estimates, the Social Security years of English and 25 percent take ad­ For decades the federal government has trust fund will continue to run a surplus until been borrowing the surplus of Social Secu­ vanced placement English. Innovative courses 2012, when the first of the Baby Boom gen­ such as 10th-grade American Studies-com­ rity and spending it on other federal pro­ grams. Therefore, the money owed to Social eration begins to retire. After that time, general bining American history and literature-supple­ Security becomes part of the federal public federal tax revenues will be required to cover ment more-traditional World Cultures and U.S. debt. the ever-increasing difference between Social History. Chemistry, physics, biology, calculus, The current push to reform Social Security Security expenditures, and the revenue from statistics, business and economics courses and the discussions on what to do with Social Security taxes. Unless changes are money accumulated by balancing the budget are all offered, most of them at the advanced made, this situation will place an ever-increas­ caused me to search out data on the 1998 fed­ placement level. The Fine Arts Department re­ eral budget. ing squeeze on the federal budget, forcing ei­ quires a professional portfolio of students par­ The White House Office of Management ther massive cuts in other programs or cutting ticipating in its advanced placement program. and Budget collects and maintains financial Social Security benefits bloating the debt or Musical opportunities include band/orchestra, data for the federal government. The data in eventually, a combination of these responses. the attached chart is taken from their re­ The arithmetic which makes this a certainty is strings, chorus, musicianship and ensemble port. Copies are available to the public. clear: As recently as 1950, there were 16 groups. The Business Department operates a The chart shows a rapid expansion in the workers for every Social Security beneficiary. money collected and the money spent by the real company, the Sweet Tooth Corp. All stu­ Today there are only 3.3. By 2025, there will dents are required to take at least two com­ federal government. It shows the increase that started in the 1980s has continued be fewer than two. puter courses. through the 1990s. What is needed is a fundamental reassess­ River Dell teachers are exceptionally well­ It shows total receipts, "all money col­ ment of how the federal government spends educated, with 7.4 percent holding doctorates lected" by the federal government; total out­ the taxes it collects. Though the budget is lays, all money spent; and the increase in technically near-balance, we must continue to and 90 percent holding a master's degree. federal debt by fiscal year. Using three six-year periods in the chart reduce spending and real reforms must be in­ The excellence of River Dell's academic stituted to sustain Social Security. program has been repeatedly recognized. The provides the opportunity to evaluate the last six years. The National Debt Repayment Act (H.R. school has won a series of Best Practices 2191) offers responsible management for any Awards from the state Department of Edu­ TABLE 1.3.-SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS, OUTLAYS, AND future budget surpluses. As an original co­ cation, recognizing its programs for the gifted FEDERAL DEBT sponsor of this legislation, I am working hard and talented, special students, business and [In billions of dollars) to see it become law. The proposal will require history. The success of the academic pro­ an annual surplus of one percent. The pro­ Receipts Outlays Federal debt grams is also proven by students' success- ceeds from that surplus will then be used to 92 percent of the members of the Class of 1980 $517.1 $590.9 $909 ,050 pay for the various trust funds, tax cuts and 1986 ...... 769.3 990.5 2,120,627 1997 went on to college. 1992 ...... 1,091.1 1,381.7 4,002,453 debt repayment. This planned, systematic ap­ 1998 . 1,566.8 1,687 .5 5,465,000 proach to the budget will assure continued River Dell students are well prepared by progress toward a rational fiscal policy. This their teachers, parents and role models in the Total money collected in 1980 was $517 .1 will enable us to further decrease interest billion and in 1998 was $1,566.8 trillion, an in­ community. They can rest assured they will be rates, ensure the integrity of the Social Secu­ able to handle whatever challenges they crease of over 300% in 18 years. The " out­ lays," total money spent, went from $590.9 in rity and highway trust funds, and eliminate the choose in life. Once again, congratulations to 1980 to $1,687 .5 trillion in 1998, and the public burden our children and grandchildren would everyone involved in this impressive achieve­ debt increased from $909,050 billion in 1980 to otherwise have to bear. Reforms such as H.R. ment! $5,465,000 trillion as of April 15, 1998. 2191 are a good first step, but we must act 11134 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 now to assure the government fulfills its obli­ ing to Brooklyn to attend Brooklyn Law intellectually, emotionally, socially and phys­ gations to today's retirees, as well as tomor­ School. After graduation, Colonel Marcus ically-and its organization, instructional pro­ row's Clearly, spending the "surplus" on new served our country as an Assistant United gram and support system are focused on that programs is unacceptable. I thank Andy Mair States Attorney and then as an officer in the goal. The school is divided into two "houses," for his continuing involvement on this and Army during World War II. each with an administrator, guidance coun­ other issues of importance to my constituents In 1948, Colonel Markus travelled to the selor, learning disabilities consultant and 12 and all Americans. Middle East to fight for the creation of a Jew­ teachers divided into three teams of four each. ish state in the War of Independence. While Each team meets daily to discuss curriculum, serving as an officer in the Israeli army, Colo­ review individual student progress and coordi­ HONORING HENDERSONVILLE HIGH nel Markus was killed in battle. nate activities. SCHOOL STATE S OCCER CHAM­ Even though he was serving in a foreign The school's curriculum is comprehensive PIONS FOR AN OUTSTANDING army, Colonel Markus was buried at West and challenging. All sixth-grade students are SEASON Point under special permission by President required to take classes in English, math, Truman. His contribution to the fight for an science, social studies, a foreign language, HON. BART GORDON independent Israel were recognized by Prime physical education, art, technology, health and OF TENNESSEE Minister Ben Gurion, who issued a special music. Seventh- and eighth-graders take IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVE S statement in his honor. Colonel Marcus's courses in the same categories plus a selec­ grave is honored with pebbles left by visitors tion of electives. The focus of the curriculum Thursday, June 4, 1998 in the Jewish tradition. is on mastery of the language, problem solv­ Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Colonel Marcus made our neighborhood ing, creativity, critical thinking and basic skill express my congratulations to the Com­ and our country proud. We recognize his development. mandos of Hendersonville High School in achievements on this solemn day and honor Modern technology is a part of all courses. Hendersonville, Tennessee as they celebrate his memory. The school has a three-room technology cen­ their victory in the 1998 TSSAA Class AAA ter, a television studio, an automated informa­ State Soccer Championship. tion retrieval system, and televisions, tele­ This is a tremendous achievement for the CONGRATULATING BENJAMIN phones and computers in every classroom. Commandos as it is their first State Cham­ FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Students word process all English assign­ pionship since 1989. In a remarkable show of ments. school and community spirit, senior team HON. MARGEROUKEMA Since 1990, Benjamin Franklin has empha­ members aspired to win not only for them­ OF NEW JERSEY sized a "reality-based" curriculum that links selves, but also for alumni who had played be­ IN THE HOUSE OF R EPRESENTATIVE S academic topics to real-life situations. Stu­ fore them. dents have explored how race relations played Thursday, June 4, }998 The championship game was won 2 to 1 by a role in the Yankees' decision to stay in the the Commandos under the leadership of Head Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ Bronx, the arson of African-American churches Coach Russ Plummer and Assistant Coach gratulate Benjamin Franklin Middle School in and the World War II Holocaust. Darren Frank. Goals were made by seniors Ridgewood, New Jersey, on receiving the U.S. The excellence of Benjamin Franklin's aca­ Jeff Cundiff and Dylan Brown. Other team Department of Education's prestigious Blue demic program has been repeatedly recog­ members include seniors Ryan Brody, David Ribbon Schools Award. nized. In 1996, the school was selected as Kopko, Ryan Mccomas, Leif Sherry, Clark This award recognizes that Benjamin Frank­ one of the top 10 schools in New Jersey and Hastings, Ian Cummings, and Ben Meyer; jun­ lin Middle School is one of the finest schools was recognized for its reality-based cur­ iors Danny O'Keefe, Doug Ziegler, and Mi­ in our entire nation. This proves that public riculum. In the past four years, the school has chael Rose; and sophomores Joe Carmack, education works and that our young people in received nine Best Practices Awards from the Ryan Alexander, Travis Pulley, Jeremy Willis, Bergen County are among the best and bright­ state Department of Education, recognizing its Hank Stanfill, Andy Duensing, Corey DeGuira, est. This accomplishment is the result of hard courses in citizenship (twice), career edu­ and Zach Glaser. I congratulate these players work on the part of students, their parents, cation, English (twice), art, special education, and others who have made significant con ­ teachers and the Board of Education. Special foreign language and physical education. No tributions to their success, including Hender­ congratulations go to Principal Paul Folkemer, other school in New Jersey has received that sonville High School Principal Paul Decker, and Superintendent of Schools Frederick J. many awards during the four-year history of Athletic Trainer Robb Williams, Athletic Direc­ Stokley. As a former teacher and school board the Best Practices program. tor Charlie Lewis, and Team Managers Kathy member, I am proud of everyone associated Benjamin Franklin students are well pre­ Calderala and Megan McMullen. with this accomplishment. pared by their teachers, parents and role mod­ However, the greatest honor goes to the Of the thousands of middle schools and els in the community. They can rest assured parents who, I am sure, are very proud of their high schools across the United States, only they will be able to handle whatever chal­ sons' accomplishments. I give my highest con­ 166 this year were found to be outstanding lenges they choose in life. Once again, con­ gratulations to these young men on their great enough to receive this high honor. Recipients gratulations to everyone involved in this im­ achievement. I am certain the Hendersonville of the Blue Ribbon Schools Award have been pressive achievement. community is very proud of these young men judged particularly effective at meeting local , for their hard work and dedication. state and national goals. The award is pre­ sented to schools that have shown strong SPEAKER GINGRICH ADDRESSE S leadership, a clear vision and sense of mis­ ISRAE L 'S PARLIAMENT IN HONOR OF COLONEL DAVID sion, high quality teaching, challenging cur­ (MICKEY) MARKUS riculum, a safe environment for learning, solid HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN evidence of family involvement, evidence that OF NEW YORK HON. CHARLFS E. SCHUMER the school helps all students achieve high IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S standards, and a commitment to share best OF NEW YORK Thursday , June 4, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVE S practices with other schools. These schools clearly display the quality of excellence nec­ Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to take Thursday, June 4, 1998 essary to prepare our young people for the this opportunity to share with our colleagues Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I stand here challenges of the next century. the address the Speaker delivered at Israel's today to honor the memory of a truly excep­ With 600 students, Benjamin Franklin has parliament during our visit last week in com­ tional citizen on the 50th anniversary of his served students in the sixth, seventh and memoration of Israel's jubilee anniversary. The tragic death. eighth grades as a middle school since 1985, Speaker's appearance at the Knesset podium Colonel David (Mickey) Markus was a hero. when it reorganized from a junior high serving was the first by any Speaker of the House of Brooklyn born and bred, Colonel Marcus grad­ seventh, eighth and ninth grades. The mission Representatives. Such a historic event reaf­ uated from West Point in 1924 before return- of the school is to "help children grow up"- firms and underscores the bonds of friendship June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11135 and cooperation between the United States more than shared geopolitical interests. We and that security was essential to peace. He and Israel, and especially between Israel and are bound together morally. Our two coun­ knew that a lasting peace required a durable the Congress of the United States. Accord­ tries are committed to freedom, democracy, security. This truth was reinforced for me in a per­ ingly, while many of our colleagues were privi­ the rule of law, and individual rights. We're bound together by pure friendship. sonal and powerful way during this trip to leged to hear the Speaker deliver these mov­ It has been a privilege for me to return to Israel. On Sunday, we visited the Weizman ing remarks, I am certain that the remainder of Israel and spend time with your leaders, Institute, where we met with some of your our colleagues would appreciate having the some of whom I've known for almost 20 most talented scientists to learn about the opportunity to review these remarks as well. years. For Marianne, it has been a chance to technological breakthroughs that will shape This congressional visit to Israel-to cele­ see friends she worked with on the Israel free our mutual future. As we were leaving, I brate the miraculous rebirth of the modern trade zone issue. spoke to Manuela Deviri, whose son Yoni State of Israel-was the largest visit of Mem­ A member of our delegation, Congressman was killed in Lebanon on February 26th of this year. A 20-year-old staff sergeant from bers of the House and Senate to Israel in its Tom Lantos, a survivor of the Holocaust, first visited Israel in 1956. And this is his Kfar Saba, he served in an intelligence unit fifty-year history. Under the Speaker's leader­ 57th trip to visit Israel. and died when a mortar round struck his po­ ship, Members participated in valuable meet­ Two key chairmen in our delegation, Bob sition. Manuela had, in Abraham Lincoln's ings with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and with Livingston and Ben Gilman, have coupled words, laid the most costly sacrifice on the Speaker Dan Tiehen, with colleagues of ours their leadership in Congress with a deep un­ altar of freedom. She had lost her son. She in the Knesset. In what was a precedent-set­ derstanding and love for the land and people still has another son and a daughter and a ting meeting, it was agreed that a US-Israel of Israel. granddaughter. Yet she said to me unequivo­ Another member, Congressman Henry cally that she did not believe peace could parliamentary group would be established, come without security. And this was her for­ with the first bilateral focus to be on missile Waxman, returns to Israel often to visit his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, who mula: "You should not need two words," she defense systems. live here. said. "Peace has within it the word secu­ We were also privileged to spend several The ties that bind America to Israel are rity." When you say peace, it must include hours with Minister of National Infrastructure greater than the economic and security in­ security, or it has not meaning. While this Ariel Sharon, who took us to two settlements terests that our nations share. We are two tragedy has deprived Manuela of Yoni, I across the green line in the West Bank. At nations grown from a common source, both know the deepest hope that she has for her forged by the courage and imagination of granddaughter, Gali, is a future of peace, one site, known as Paduel, we saw across the freedom and security. We join Manuela entire coastal plain to Ben Gurion airport and pioneers and both expressing in our founding documents our ultimate reliance on divine Deviri and the rest of the Israeli people in the skyline of Tel Aviv. It was clear that their aspirations for peace. No one can un­ Israel's security concerns are deep and real. providence. As we celebrate with you, we remember to­ derstand the depth of that aspiration unless In his remarks to the Knesset, Speaker gether the courage of David, who established they have lived so long without peace. And GINGRICH eloquently relayed the affection and Jerusalem 3,000 years ago as the political no one can hope to achieve true peace unless respect we have for the people and State of and spiritual capital of the Jewish people. it is always coupled with true security. Israel. It was a memorable and historic day for The peace process must ensure that Israel We commemorated that event the last time will retain the ability its own citizens from Marianne and I saw Prime Minister Rabin the Knesset, the Congress of the United terrorism. It must ensure that Israel main­ States, and for the citizens our two great alive, at an event in our Capitol, in the Ro­ tains secure borders with its neighbors. democratic institutions represent. tunda, to celebrate the 3,000th anniversary of Without establishing those realities, it can­ Accordingly, I submit the Speaker's speech Jerusalem. Prime Minister Rabin spoke with not succeed. for the Knesset to be printed in the CONGRES­ deep emotion of his own ties to Jerusalem, For this reason, we support the Clinton ad­ the city where he was born and the city he SIONAL RECORD. ministration when it says that Israel alone fought to defend throughout his life. We in must determine its security needs. We can­ REMARKS BY U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER NEWT Congress stood with him then and stand with not allow non-Israelis to substitute their GINGRICH TO THE ISRAELI KNESSET, JERU­ you today in recognizing Jerusalem as the judgment for the generals the Israel has SALEM, ISRAEL, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1998 united and eternal capital of Israel. trusted with its security. If Israel is to take Speaker Dan Tichon and Mrs. Tichon; min- We remember the commitment of the early risks for peace, as she has often done in the isters and deputy ministers of the govern­ Zionists who convened the first Zionist Con­ past, it must be risks she accepts, not risks ment of Israel; members of the Knesset, gress a century ago, lived through the horror that are imposed upon her. former Knesset Speaker Shlomo Hillel; of the Holocaust, and finally, witnessed the While the peace process is designed to pro­ former members of the Knesset; my congres­ birth of a Jewish homeland in Eretz Yisrael. vide security within Israel and on her bor­ sional colleagues; distinguished guests and We remember the story of the last 50 years, ders, perhaps the greatest threat is beyond friends-and as I look out, I see friends, of a state that has survived wars and count­ the peace process. Israel and the United many of whom go back for many years-it is less acts of terrorism to maintain its place States now face a growing threat beyond the a great honor to stand before you today in among the nations. We remember with you horizon: weapons of mass destruction in the the Knesset, the one truly democratic par­ because we believe that the anniversary of hands of outlaw dictatorships. liament in the entire Middle East. For 50 Israel's rebirth is not just a celebration for Through our victory in the Cold War, the years, the Knesset has led a nation that has Israel alone, it is a celebration for all who United States and its allies defeated Soviet gathered in people from over a hundred are inspired by the faith that was born in communism. In the subsequent years, how­ lands, survived the perils of many wars, and this land. It is a celebration for all who see ever, rogue regimes in countries like Iraq, built a thriving nation out of the desert. in Israel an outpost in the struggle for free­ Iran, North Korea and Libya emerged from As we celebrate the remarkable achieve­ dom across the globe. And it is a celebration the shadows of the vanishing Soviet empire. ments of the last 50 years, let me simply say: for all who see in the fundamental relation­ In the hands of these dictatorships, weapons kol hah-kavod-all honor to you. Democratic ship between our two countries a remarkable of mass destruction and the means to deliver leader Dick Gephardt and I have joined with history and a great hope. them have become a dangerous threat to the largest bipartisan gathering of congress­ For we are here to celebrate more than the Israel, to the United States and to our allies. men and senators ever to visit Jerusalem. first 50 years. In a sense, we're here to cele­ Like few others on the planet, Israelis know We are here to celebrate the 50th anniver­ brate the first 3,000 years. And we're not just the real palpable threat from dictatorships sary of Israel's rebirth as a modern state. We here to look ahead with you to the next 50 that are methodically developing these commemorate 50 years of a close and cooper­ years; we dream of how we and our children weapons and delivery technologies. ative relationship between our two countries can build a future that holds more than the In 1991, 28 Iraqi Scud missiles rained down and our two peoples. hope for mere survival, a future that can on Israel, inflicting causalities and por­ In a sense, however, we are not only cele­ lead to a lasting prosperity, an enduring tending Israel's vulnerability. We too know brating the last 50 years. The American and peace, and a truly free land. Such a future, the consequences of these weapons. Thirty­ Israeli people are bound together by 3,000 one marked by peace, prosperity and free­ eight young Americans were killed when an years of a shared and ancient tradition. We dom, must be built upon an unending com­ Iraqi Scud struck their barracks in Dhahran. are bound together by a common spiritual mitment to security for those who seek Despite the partial effectiveness of Patriot experience. peace. missiles, at times our only defense was the It is a bond that is felt most powerfully One of our greatest presidents, Ronald inaccuracy of the Scuds themselves. In our here, in this city. As we overlook Jerusalem Reagan, had a simple strategy to expand review of the Gulf War, we discovered that and look at the sights that touched the lives freedom across the globe. It came down to not one Scud or Scud launcher was con­ of Abraham, David, and Christ, we under­ three words: peace through strength. He firmed as destroyed on the ground in Iraq, stand the depth of a relationship that is far knew that strength was the key to security despite a great effort to do so. 11136 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 Since 1991, rogue dictatorships have relent­ tators or regimes based on hatred work to water forever. Israel, the country that lessly worked to improve both their weapons develop terror weapons, all democratic soci­ caused the desert to bloom, must lead this of mass destruction and their delivery sys­ eties will be threatened with catastrophe. A effort. From the cisterns of Masada to the tems. Nevertheless, in some quarters, there single nuclear, chemical or biological device drip irrigation of today, Israel has learned is a breathtaking avoidance of what these in one of our great cities would create a how to preserve a scarce resource. Today it facts imply. If dictatorships work while de­ tragedy of unthinkable proportions. is the world's leader on those questions. mocracies talk, a catastrophe will become Our third strategy must be to preempt ca­ In the future, Israel should become the inevitable. For democracies to survive and tastrophe by insisting that dictatorships be world leader on expanding the supply of dictatorships to fail, we must establish a vi­ replaced with democracies. Clearly, the free water. It has both the regional need and the sion of a secure democracy, and we must im­ world has the capacity to liberate the people human capital to lower the cost of desalin­ plement three parallel strategies to achieve of Iraq; clearly, the free world has the re­ ization and end the shortage of water for the that vision. sources to encourage the people of Iran to region. Our success must be built on the strategies complete the process of change which hope­ The United States has already invested in of containment, defense and replacement. fully began with the election of President sharing Israeli expertise with the region, First, we must put unrelenting pressure on Khatami. We need the will, the courage and learning to manage a scarce resource. For anyone assisting these outlaw dictatorships the determination to work together to re­ the future, leadership demands that we do with their weapons programs. We cannot place dictatorships seeking weapons of terror more than simply manage the current op­ have normal relations with governments' ei­ with democracies seeking friendship and eco­ tions. We, the United States, must invest ther tolerating or encouraging assistance to nomic prosperity. with Israel to overwhelm the shortage of these dictatorships, whether the govern­ This vision of democratic success and the water with research that will provide fresh ments are active participants or acquiescent failure of dictatorships will require the same water from an abundant source, the oceans partners. that cover most of our planet. level of courage and commitment that in Our joint efforts for the future are built on Due to Russian assistance, Iran will re­ World War II defeated Nazi Germany, fascist the close relationship between our two coun­ portedly be able to manufacture its own me­ Italy, and imperial Japan. It will require the tries. This relationship has been fostered in dium-range ballistic missiles by the end of unrelenting persistence that for 45 years me­ a sustained way by the United States Con­ this year capable of striking Israel and parts thodically contained, defended against, and gress. The strong personal bond that mem­ of Europe. Russia has also assisted Iraq with in concert with the Russian and other cap­ bers of Congress feel toward Israel has led to its own weapons program. It is time for our tive peoples, ultimately replaced a com­ consistent support of the state, reaching patience with the Russian government to munist dictatorship with fledgling democ­ back to congressional resolutions as early as come to an end. It should be clearly commu­ racies. Those democracies, while still strug­ 1922 that supported a Jewish homeland in nicated that Russia's relationship with the gling, have advanced freedom dramatically Palestine. United States and Israel, and other nations from the police state they replaced. Congress approved its first package of aid of the West, will suffer if its actions do not Free peoples who face down and defeated to Israel, $65 million, in 1951. Congress match its commitments. The same message these dangers, should see today's dangerous pressed to maintain Israel's qualitative mili­ should be expressed to others, including but fragile dictatorships for what they are­ tary edge. It provided emergency military China, who assist these countries in their our opportunities to expand freedom. Sus­ assistance during the Gulf War. Congress ap­ nuclear, chemical, biological and missile taining security and establishing freedom proved $10 billion in housing-loan guarantees programs. We have a range of policy instru­ will lead not only to peace but also to eco­ in order to absorb the flood of Jewish refu­ ments at our disposal, including diplomatic nomic prosperity. If we achieve peace gees from the former Soviet Union and Ethi­ and economic levers, and we should be pre­ through security in this region, the econo­ opia. It is Congress that enacted legislation pared to use them. mies will flourish. They will flourish first be­ in 1995 that requires our government to move The United States must make clear that cause open borders and free trade produce its embassy to Jerusalem, finally recog­ stopping Iraq and Iran from acquiring weap­ wealth. No one should know this better than nizing the fact that Jerusalem has been ons of mass destruction is its most intense the Palestinians. When acts of terror force Israel's capital for the last 50 years. goal. And we should organize our allies to Israel to seal its border, it is the Palestin­ As speaker of the United States House, I jointly prevent these dictatorships from ac­ ians who suffer most. They lose access to the want to initiate a far more direct relation­ quiring weapons of terror. strong Israeli economy, and 100,000 Palestin­ ship between the Knesset and the Congress. Second, we cannot rely solely on contain­ ians are cut off from their jobs. When re­ Today, Speaker Tichon and I are inau­ ment to protect us from rogue dictatorships' gional tension chokes off commerce, it is gurating a new U.S.-Israel interparliamen­ developing these capabilities. As these coun­ Israel's neighbors who suffer most. Open bor­ tary initiative on strategic cooperation to be tries develop more and more accurate guid­ ders and free trade allow others to share in pursued by members from the U.S. Congress ance systems for their missiles with increas­ Israel's economic growth. and the Knesset. This effort was conceived ingly virulent biological and chemical war­ In addition, the region's economies will by Chairman Uzi Landau of the Knesset's heads, it will become even more urgent to flourish as broad cooperation solves the most Foreign and Defense Affairs Committee and develop effective defenses against these sys­ pressing problems of the next 50 years. No­ Senator JOHN KYL of the U.S. Congress. The tems. In the United States today, we do not where is that cooperation more vital than in initiative will focus on security issues, par­ have the military capability to stop even one dealing with the shortage in the region's ticularly the crucial question of missile de­ theater or intercontinental ballistic missile most precious resource, water. Water has al­ fense. It offers an excellent starting point for from reaching its target. ways been a central security concern in this broadening and deepening the interaction be­ Our senior military officers would be re­ land. Hezekiah enhanced Jerusalem's secu­ tween the Congress and the Knesset. The re­ duced to scanning the horizon like the rest rity dramatically when he protected the lationship are we establishing between Con­ of us, watching for the missile that could de­ Gihon spring, his water source, by extending gress and the Knesset, will not be unique. As stroy our city, our family, our home. We are the walls of the city. Today, water is an democracy spreads across the region, as it totally vulnerable. But we are told that a 25- equally critical security concern, with the inevitably will, we should work together to year-old treaty with a non-existent entity, future of aquifers like the Yarkon as a prin­ broaden the interaction with other demo­ the Soviet Union, prevents us from respond­ cipal issue in the peace process. cratic parliaments. ing to this danger. Right now, the United States gives incre­ As we celebrate Israel's 50th anniversary, Israel, not bounded by an outmoded mental assistance to manage the problem. It we honor those both American and Israeli dogma, is taking steps to develop missile de­ has provided hundreds of millions of dollars whose commitment to security and freedom fense and we are assisting in those efforts. to the Palestinians, primarily to tap new ensured Israel's survival. Today, we must We have joined the Israeli government in the sources of water and manage the existing draw inspiration from their example. And let Arrow ballistic missile defense initiative to ones. In addition, it has assisted other coun­ me just close by sharing with you. We've had protect your citizens from the very real tries in the region by providing them with a wonderful several days. We just had a threat. The Arrow program is a tribute to Israeli expertise on things like drip irriga­ meeting with your Foreign and Defense Com­ the ingenuity and determination of the peo­ tion and water recycling. mittee that was very direct and very candid ple of Israel to forge an effective defense for Each of these efforts does assist countries on both sides, not quite up to the Knesset your. homeland. The United States must ag­ that have a large and growing water deficit. standard of bluntness, but we're trying to gressively develop both theater and global They ultimately have a marginal impact, learn. I just want to share with you, for one missile defenses to complement and rein­ however. Our challenge for the next 50 years brief moment, the magic that you represent. force the protection Arrow will provide here is to find the strategic solution to the short­ One hundred years ago, this was Ottoman in Israel. age of water in the region. We must do more Turkish land. Russia was czarist. Germany Containment and defense provide interim than manage an ever-scarcer resource. We was imperial. China had not yet had the rev­ security, but they cannot, by themselves, must support the scientific and engineering olution that ended the Confucian domina­ guarantee success. As long as individual die- advances that will erase the shortage of tion, and the Manchu Dynasty was still June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11137 t here. J apan was imperial in every sense, tination for decades, what Asbury Park is real­ PERSONAL EXPLANATION and democracy was a strange idea in only a ly about is a thriving, diverse, tight-knit com­ few countries. munity, proud of its illustrious past and work­ One hundred years later, we are gaining. HON. CHARLES F. BASS ing hard to build a better future. The recipients It 's painful. It costs lives. We make big mis­ OF NEW HAMPSHIRE of this year's Carousel Awards have all con­ takes. If you go t o Yad Vash em you're re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minded with heart-rendering clarity of the tributed significantly to the advancement of cost of being wrong. this very special community. Thursday , June 4, 1998 And yet in America, in Israel, in Europe, in Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, the RECORD cur­ more and more of Asia, in Russia, day by rently indicates that I did not vote during roll ­ day, this thing that we joint ly represent-­ call No. 170, on the Hunter Amendment to elect people to speak for you, put them in RECOGNIZING EAST BRUNSWICK one room, and make th em fight it out-this HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACHIEVING H.R. 3616, the FY99 Defense Authorization thing is slowly spreading across the planet. FIRST PLACE IN THE NATIONAL Act. It is my recollection that, in fact, I voted I am convinced from our t rip h ere that " WE THE PEOPLE" COMPETITION in favor of this important amendment. I there­ Israeli democracy's never been more vibrant. fore ask unanimous consent that the RECORD It's never had a great er range of potential indicate my support for this amendment. leaders pushing, shoving, arguing. it's never HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS wrestled more passiona tely with the future .OF NEW J ERSEY of Israel and its relation with its neighbors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S PERSONAL EXPLANATION And as an American, I can t ell you how much we gained from these days, how Thursday, June 4, 1998 HON. JOHN L. MICA stronger we will be going home, how much Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct OF FLORIDA more grat eful we are that you here, in the pleasure to rise today to congratulate John city of David, continue to stand fo r freedom, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and how much we want to reach out to work Calimano and his students at East Brunswick with each and every one of you t o make sure High School on earning first place in the na­ Thursday, June 4, 1998 that 50 years and 3,000 years from now free­ tion at the We the People . . . The Citizen Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, due to official busi­ dom exist s in this land. and the Constitution competition in Wash­ ness, I was unable to vote on June 3, 1998. Thank you fo r allowing us to visit. ington, D.C. on May 2 through 4, 1998. This On approving the Journal Agreed to by the is an exceptional program with an outstanding Yeas and Nays, Roll No. 193, I would have advisor deserving of much acclaim. voted yes. On designating the Carl D. Pursell TENTH ANNUAL ASBURY PARK During the national finals of the event, more Post Office, Roll No. 194, I would have voted CAROUSEL AW ARDS than 1200 students from 50 states and the yes. On designating the Steven Schiff Post Of­ District of Columbia demonstrated their knowl­ fice, Roll No. 195, I would have voted yes. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. edge of constitutional principles and their rel­ OF NEW JERSEY evance to contemporary issues before simu­ THE NEED FOR TECHNOLOGY FOR IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTAT IVES lated congressional committees composed of constitutional scholars, lawyers, journalists, THE F- 15E EAGLE AIRCRAFT Thursday , June 4, 1998 and government leaders. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this evening, East Brunswick High School has rep­ HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO Thursday, June 4th, the Greater Asbury Park, resented New Jersey in the national finals of OF ILLINOIS NJ, Chamber of Commerce, will present its the program for ten consecutive years-every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tenth Carousel Awards Dinner at Christie's year that this prestigious event has been held. Restaurant in Wanamassa, NJ. It is a great They have consistently been recognized as an Thursday, June 4, 1998 honor for me to pay tribute to this year's re­ outstanding institution by the program and Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I want to cipients. have set a standard for excellence during their pass along information to my colleagues today The Carousel Awards express the recogni­ tenure. Their knowledge of the material is ex­ bout our nation's defense and a critical issue tion and appreciation of a grateful community ceptional and their ability to articulate this facing our military forces. The issue concerns to individuals and organizations who have knowledge is im.pressive. This year, they dem­ much-needed technology for the F-15E Eagle contributed in many ways to the revitalization onstrated once again that they are among our aircraft. The need for this technology is almost of Asbury Park, making this great American nation's best and brightest. always pitted against the realities of the budg­ city a better place to live and work. The recipi­ Mr. Calimano has been the teacher and ad­ et and other domestic needs which compete ents of the 1998 awards are: visor for the program at East Brunswick High with our military readiness and maintenance New Jersey Natural Gas Company, Spirit of School and has established a remarkable expenses. Asbury Park Award; Monmouth County track record in his time at the school. The The F-15E has received the support of the Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, Special founder of the Institute for Political and Legal Congress in developing and testing low band Recognition Award; The Monmouth Ocean Education program at the high school, Mr. self-protection. In the FY97 budget delibera­ Development Council, Special Recognition Calimano's dedication and tireless efforts have tions, Congress chose to develop and test the Award; Kleenzie-Benje Carpet Specialist, Busi­ established a tradition of honor at the school. ALQ-135 Band 1.5, to help the Air Force con­ ness Achievement Award; Burger King of As­ I commend him for all that he has done and tinue to try and protect the F-15E. We must bury Park, Community Service Award; and As­ wish him much success in his future endeav­ now move forward to ask the Defense Depart­ bury Park Fire Department & Emergency Med­ ors. ment to consider the need to procure the ical Services, Community Service Award. Congratulations to Mr. Calimano and the ALQ-135 Band 1.5. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for me to members of the National Champion team: Procuring this new technology, which is represent the City of Asbury Park in the U.S. Mian Azmy, Michael Carr, Daniel Cohen, Mi­ made in my home state of Illinois, would give House of Representatives. Asbury Park, on chael Cohen, Stacie Dubin, Andrea Feit, greater protection to our men and women in the Jersey Shore, is a city of legendary pro­ Naomi Finkelstein, Christian Forsythe, Hillary the Air Force. During Desert Shield/Storm, 48 portions. Many Americans from other regions Gallanter, Gina Gancheva, Heather Gerchen, F-15E's were equipped with the ALQ-135 of the country may only recognize its name Brett Gursky, Denise Heitzenroder, Rachel Band 3, or high band. It performed so well from the title of Bruce Springsteen's first Katz, Terry Lin , Jonathan Meer, George during Desert Storm that no a single F- 15E album, "Greetings from Asbury Park, New Jer­ Mossad, Amanda Rosen, Joel Pruce, Niyati was lost to enemy threats, against which the sey." For years and years, people from all Shah, Naseer Siddique, Michael Sturm, Rob­ Band 3 provides protection. Unfortunately, walks of life have come to Asbury Park to ert Thompson, Howard Wachtel, Ari Waldman, there is not the same level of protection with enjoy the boardwalk, the night life and the Jamie Yonks, and Joanna Young. Mr. Speak­ the low band threats. Band 1.5 was not avail­ sandy beaches. But, besides launching the ca­ er, if this outstanding achievement is any indi­ able and as a result, at least one F- 15E val­ reer of one of America's best-loved singer­ cation of the future success of these students, ued at $50 million was lost. We cannot afford songwriters and being a favorite tourist des- America's brightest days are truly to come. to allow this situation to persist; our airmen 11138 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 and women need the most up-to-date tech­ On January 20, 1998, CEL auctioned 75 ministry. From the physical exertion of con­ nology possible. percent of the shares of four state-owned structing a ballfield, to the patience of teach­ Accelerating funding for the ALQ- 135 Band electric distribution companies in El Salvador ing, to the compassion of working with the 1.5 will allow much earlier installation and pro­ for a total of $586.1 million dollars. This trans­ deaf, Father Dalton has proven himself as a tection of the F-15E, and will provide essential action was the first successful privatization of gentleman driven to help his community. He protection to our aircrews. The F-15E can ac­ the electric industry in central America, and continues to visit the homebound and the hos­ cept this technology; everything is ready to represents the most money earned to date pitalized, and remains active in the Parish plug the black boxes into the aircraft and pro­ from any privatization in the region . The three Ministry at Holy Name, Cleveland. From him, vide this protection. One reason to accelerate international investors who won the bidding we can all learn of dedication, selflessness, the funding will be to keep the ALQ-135 Band process were: Enersal C.A. of Venezuela, generosity and wisdom. 1.5 production line open, and avoiding $100 Electricidad de Central America (a division of My fellow colleagues, please join me in rec­ million in cost, savings thousands of jobs with EMEL) of Chile (in which Pennsylvania Power ognizing the community service of Father John only a $25 million investment. and Light is a major stock holder) and AES C. Dalton, and celebrating the 50th Anniver­ I urge my colleagues to give consideration Aurora El Salvador from the United States. sary of his Ordination. to the need to accelerate funding for the F- Each company reserved 20 percent of its 15E's ALQ-135 Band 1.5 technology. It will shares for purchase by its workers. The re­ provide needed capability to our airmen and maining 5 percent shares in each of the four CARL D. PURSELL POST OFFICE allow hardworking citizens to continue working companies will be offered to individual inves­ on the current production line. tors on June 10, 1998 on the El Salvador SPEECH OF stock exchange. HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER In April , El Salvador launched a new retire­ ST ATEMENT RECOGNIZING EL OF ILLINOIS ment system based on the Chilean pension IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SALVADOR'S SUCCESSFUL PRI­ fund model. Five companies, including VATIZATION PROGRAM Citibank from the United States, were author­ Wednesday, Jun e 3, 1998 ized to manage pension funds. After passing Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN legislation to create the new pension fund re­ support of H.R. 3808, a bill to name a Post OF NEW YORK tirement system in December, 1996, the Sal­ Office building in Plymouth, Michigan after my IN THE HOUSE OF R EPRESENTATIVES vadoran government worked carefully to cre­ good friend Carl D. Pursell. ate a proper framework to safeguard and reg­ Mr. Speaker, this is a fine honor for one of Thursday, June 4, 1998 ulate the new pension system. The United the finest gentlemen to ever grace the halls of Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to States Agency for International Development Congress. Carl Pursell distinguished himself join with the honorable gentleman from North provided key training for the Superintendencia through his incisive intelligence, his leadership Carolina, Mr. BALLENGER, to recognize the de Pensiones. and his friendly demeanor. I had the great successful privatization program being imple­ The Government of El Salvador is planning honor to serve with Carl on the Appropriations mented in El Salvador. Mr. BALLENGER is a to finalize the privatization of the state tele­ Committee and on the Labor/HHS/Education distinguished member of our Committee on phone company ANTEL next month. In addi­ Subcommittee. I learned a great deal from International Relations, and he and I share a tion to French, Spanish, Swedish and Mexican Carl about appropriations and about the legis­ longstanding interest in El Salvador. concerns, three U.S. companies, GTE, Bell lative process and, in particular, like the other After more than a decade of civil war, many South and Southwest Bell have submitted members of the subcommittee, I benefitted im­ people understand that El Salvador has made bids. mensely from the knowledge that Carl brought a successful transition into a healthy, func­ These privatizations have brought significant to the subject of education as a result of his tioning , multi-party democracy-one in which private investment to El Salvador. Moreover, past career as a teacher. Carl was uniquely the former FMLN rebels are now completely to date, organized labor and El Salvador's po­ suited to the challenge of formulating a coher­ integrated into Salvadoran society as a polit­ litical parties have been involved and have ent federal education policy and his contribu­ ical party. What is not as widely known , how­ supported the government's efforts. The pri­ tions continue to this day to benefit the na­ ever, is the fact that El Salvador has also un­ vatization process has also been roundly tion's students. He was also an early and tire­ dergone an equally dramatic economic transi­ praised for its transparency and openness. less crusader for the interests of the nursing tion. With this statement, we would like to pay These privatizations put El Salvador on the profession and the driving force behind forma­ tribute to the people of El Salvador and their map as a good place to invest in the region. tion of the National Institute for Nursing Re­ political leaders, including especially President We extend our best wishes for success to search. His compassion, his common sense, Armando Calderon Sol, and congratulate them El Salvador as it moves forward with its privat­ and his strong knowledge of health and edu­ for the success of their recent privatization ef­ ization process. cation policy issues all combined to make him forts. a strong and effective legislator on behalf of In 1990, El Salvador embarked on the proc­ the American people. ess of modernizing its national economy, in­ IN HONOR OF FR. JOHN CHARLES DALTON Mr. Speaker, this is a truly fitting honor for cluding the privatization of key industries. The a truly fine gentleman and I commend the effect of these policies on the people of El gentleman from Michigan, Mr. UPTON , for his Salvador has been dramatic. In 1997, El Sal­ HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH efforts in steering this important legislation to OF OHIO vador's economy grew by 4 percent, the infla­ the floor today. tion rate was pushed (from highs of 30 per­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cent in the late 1980s} to below 1.93 percent Thursday, June 4, 1998 and unemployment fell to around 7 percent in Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor IN HONOR OF FATHER ANTHONY C. urban areas. El Salvador is now ranked by the the achievements and contributions of Fr. CASEY Heritage Foundation as the third most open John Charles Dalton, on the 50th Anniversary economy in Latin America. In addition, of his Ordination. HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER Moody's recently issued a Baa3 investment Father Dalton entered St. Mary Seminary in OF NEW YORK grade rating for the country-effectively putting 1943 and was ordained five years later, by IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES it on par with some of its larger neighbors in Most Reverend Edward F. Hoban. In his years Latin America most notably Chile. of service, Father Dalton baptized over 2,000 T hursday, June 4, 1998 Recently, El Salvador successfully privatized parishioners and united 545 couples in mar­ Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to its state electricity industry. The state entity riage. He served as Associate Director of take a couple of minutes today to recognize known as CEL (the Comision Ejecutiva Services to the Deaf, Counselor to self-help the contributions of Father Anthony C. Casey Hidroelectrica del Rio Lempa) has been the groups, and role model to his community. on the 40th anniversary of his ordination. traditional operator of electricity generation Throughout his distinguished life of service, Father Casey was ordained as a priest on and transmission assets in El Salvador. Father Dalton has been a powerful force in the June 15, 1958 in his native Ireland. He came June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11139 to the United States soon thereafter, and im­ IN HONOR OF MRS. MARY L . tions of Students in Technology/Society of His­ mediately devoted himself to our communities. LIDDELL panic Professional Engineers of New Jersey He has faithfully served on dioceses in Brook­ Institute of Technology Gala Banquet. The lyn and Queens, including St. Mel's in Flush­ HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS banquet will be held at the Campino Res­ ing, Holy Innocents in Flatbush, Saint Joan of OF FLORIDA taurant in Newark, New Jersey. Arc in Jackson Heights, and Holy Family in IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTAT IVES Flushing. Thursday, June 4, 1998 Father Casey joined the Saint Columba Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE family in 1979, bringing with him a strong my privilege to rise today in order to publicly HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COM­ sense of spirituality and a deep desire to help recognize a civic leader of South Florida, Mrs. PANY OF MILWAUKEE, WIS­ others. All who have met him have been Mary Liddell. CONSIN touched by his sincerity, devotion, charm, and As some of you may know, Mrs. Liddell has tireless commitment to those in need. The worked tirelessly for the students of the Dade HON. THOMAS M. BARRETI County Public School System. Brooklyn community benefits from the hard OF WISCONSIN work of this truly special man. Mary began her career as an elementary school teacher at Miami's Dubar Elementary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Father Casey has also distinguished himself School in 1964. Since then, she has served Thursday, June 4, 1998 outside the church. While serving our commu­ six schools in four decades. In each commu­ nity, Father Casey also devoted considerable nity, she has blessed her students with an un­ Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, energy to his own education. He earned a common commitment to an education that on June 13, 1998, if you are shaken from your Master of Science from Iona College and a goes far beyond reading, writing, and arith­ bed in the middle of the night by a loud rum­ Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's metic. bling while your windows rattle and your floor University. A diligent scholar, he has brought In addition to her long years of service to shakes, don't worry, it's not an earthquake, it's the same dedication to his work as an author, the Dade County Public Schools, Mrs. Liddell just Milwaukee going "HOG WILD" in anticipa­ tion of Harley-Davidson's 95th Anniversary. linguist, and artist. A leader by example, Fa­ is a leading community activist. As a rep­ resentative of the March of Dimes, the YWCA, ther Casey recently lent considerable time and All around the country, HOG riders are sad­ numerous voter registration drives, and the dling up and heading to the Midwest and the effort towards the push for peace in Ireland. Democratic Black Caucus of Dade County, great City of Milwaukee for a week-long cele­ On this special day, we take time to recog­ she has demonstrated to her students first bration of one of the world's most recogniz­ nize the contributions of our leader and dear hand what it means to be an interested and able American-made products, Harley-David­ friend. We extend our sincerest thanks to Fa­ concerned citizen. son Motorcycles. ther Casey, and hope that the Brooklyn com­ After more than 35 years serving the Dade I share my hometown of Milwaukee with munity can enjoy the fruits of his labor for County Public Schools, Mary Liddell will be re­ Harley-Davidson. After college, I even worked years to come. tiring on June 19, 1998. The following on the factory assembly line for a summer. Its evening, Miami's education and community commitment to excellence has established service communities will be joining together to Harley-Davidson as a world-class corporation, celebrate her noteworthy career. Mr. Speaker, and its commitment to the Milwaukee commu­ P E RSONAL EXPLANATION I ask for any colleagues to join me today as nity has established Harley-Davidson as a we honor a truly great American. Mary has world-class corporate neighbor. And in the touched the lives of literally thousands of our true spirit of corporate responsibility, Harley­ HON. SCOTT McINNIS children and for that we thank her. Davidson is sponsoring five-week-long rides to Milwaukee from around the country and will OF COLORADO IN HONOR OF HOST/SHPE GALA use the rides to raise funds for the Muscular IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BANQUET Dystrophy Association (MDA). When Harley-Davidson issued its invitation Thursday, June 4, 1998 HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ to call its family home for this great celebra­ Mr. MclNNIS. Mr. Speaker, because I was tion, Milwaukee responded by dedicating its OF NEW JERSEY attending the funeral services of police officer resources to ensuring that this celebration will IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dale Claxton, who was shot in his patrol car, be one for the ages. On June 13, Milwaukee I was not present to participate and vote on Thursday, June 4, 1998 will open its arms and welcome more than Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 60,000 people to the city for a reunion cele­ bration unparalleled in Milwaukee's history. Mr. Speaker, on the morning of Friday, May to congratulate the Society of Hispanic Profes­ sional Engineers (SHPE) at the New Jersey The city will host spectacular parades of mo­ 29, 1998, Cortez Police Officer Dale Claxton Institute of Technology (NJIT) for their second torcycles winding their way through Milwaukee was fatally wounded. Officer Claxton was a place finish at the SHPE National Academic to the festival grounds. The reunion celebra­ cherished and beloved husband, father and Olympiad in Orlando, Florida. The NJIT team tion will feature national and regional enter­ member of the community of Cortez, Colo­ was attempting to defend their 1997 Academic tainment on eight stages located around the rado. He is survived by his wife Susan Claxton Olympiad National title, but narrowly lost to the grounds and antique motorcycle displays, and his children Judy Claxton Choate, Caitlin worthy team from Rice University. demonstrations, games, auctions, raffles and Claxton, Colton Claxton and Corbin Claxton. The Collegiate Bowl Competition is in a an evening birthday celebration. The tragic and sudden death of Officer Jeopardy format, but with a focus on engineer­ Harley-Davidson's international success and Claxton has left a tremendous hole in a com­ ing. The NJIT SHPE team did successfully de­ world-wide recognition for quality is epitomized munity and he will be greatly missed. fend its regional title by besting teams from by the international celebrations of its 95th An­ MIT, RPI and Stevens Institute of Technology. niversary. In conjunction with the activities in Additionally, deputies Jason Bishop and The NJIT SHPE team is a tremendous ex­ Milwaukee on June 13, rides and celebrations Todd Martin of Montezuma County Sheriff's ample of the New Jersey Institute of Tech­ are scheduled for Prague, Czech Republic, Department were wounded as well. The death nology's commitment to diversity and scientific Mexico City, Mexico, Vancouver, Halifax and of officer Claxton as well as the injuries sus­ excellence. Team members Rene Yandum , cities in Asia and Australia. tained by deputies Bishop and Martin remind Priya Singh, Omar Rodriguez, and Edward I congratulate Harley-Davidson for 95 years us that every day thousands of brave men and Komenda have done their school and our of service to motorcyclists across America and women put their lives on the line providing the state proud. around the world and I am proud to be a part thin blue wall between the law abiding citi­ These champions' accomplishments will be of the celebration of this great American cor­ zenry and lawlessness. celebrated May 16 at the Hispanic Organiza- poration. 11140 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 RECOGNIZING SASHA SCHWARTZ to find a way to help improve student perform­ and World War II ; his service record is a FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ance on state-required tests. source of great pride to his family. With his INTERNATIONAL MATH OLYM­ They analyzed the current situation and wife Hannah, he prospered , raised four chil­ PIAD came up with the idea of offering instant, con­ dren, supported public education, became a fidential , one-on-one help through a free part of the workforce, and helped grow the city HON. CURT WELDON Homework Hotline. The Team worked with the of Tampa. Therefore, with thanks and rev­ erence, we mark his personal triumph by say­ OF PENNSYLVANIA local telephone company and school officials to establish the Hotline, setting up both a tele­ ing congratulations. IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVE S phone line and an Internet chat room. The Thursday , June 4, 1998 members of the Community Problem Solving HONORING MR. CHESTER J . Team manned the Hotline under the super­ Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, MACKOWIECKI OF AUBURN, MA, vision of adult volunteers and the 8th grade rise today to recognize an outstanding stu­ ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE­ dent from my district-Alexander (Sasha) B. members of the Team. TIREMENT Schwartz. Sasha, a sophomore student at The response to the new Homework Hotline Radnor High School, has won a place on the was extremely positive. Students who used U.S. Mathematics Olympiad Team which will the service became more adept at refining HON. RICHARD E. NEAL compete against seventy-five other nations in their questions and moved away from one-line OF MASSACHUSETTS a two day, nine hour mathematical examina­ fact requests to research-based inquiries for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S tion to be held this summer in Taipei, Taiwan. additional sources of information that they Thursday , June 4, 1998 Sasha took part in the American Invitational could access on their own . The Team is now Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I Math Exam along with 250,000 other students considering continuing the program into next am privileged today to have the opportunity to nationwide. After being named one of the year. acknowledge and honor my constituent, Mr. 7,500 students who qualified for the United I want to congratulate all the members of Chester J. Mackowiecki, on the occasion of States of America Math Olympiad, Sasha the Paintsville Middle School Community Fu­ his retirement from the field of education. Mr. competed in a grueling six hour exam. As a ture Problem Solving Team: Catlin Boswell, Mackowiecki, resident of Auburn, Massachu­ result of his extensive studying and prepara­ Zachary Boswell, Ashley Boswell, Katie setts, has been an educator, administrator, tion, Sasha tied for first place in the nation Brown, Hayley Castle, Elizabeth Combs, John and leader in education in the over 30 years and was named to the National team. Armed Compton, Sashi Param, Malloree Collins, that culminate his career in education. His with only a compass, protractor, ruler, and Katie Gilkerson, and John Petot. They have dedication to improving children's lives through pencil, Schwartz will lead the six-member spent countless hours working on the Home­ education is evident by his past involvement in team in a two-day, nine-hour exam in Taipei, work Hotline project, and their dedication to and progression through the school system in Taiwan this coming July. their community and fellow students should Webster, Massachusetts. At a time when many question the quality of serve as an inspiration to us all. I also want Mr. Mackowiecki began his career in 1959 our mathematic education in this country, to commend the Team's Coach, Brenda Por­ as a fifth grade teacher at the School Street Sasha proves that the United States will ter, and the Team's advisors: Teresa Boswell, School. He then moved to the Webster Inter­ produce many of the best students in the Larry Compton, Teresa Petot, and South Cen­ mediate School in 1961 where he served as a world. Sasha's exceptional achievement also tral ·Bell. Their support and guidance has been fifth grade teacher until he was appointed As­ speaks for the superb quality of our public invaluable in spurring the success of the Com­ sistant Principal. Shortly thereafter, Mr. school systems in Pennsylvania, highlighting munity Future Problem Solving Team. Mackowiecki served as Principal of the Inter­ that of Radnor Township. Mr. Speaker, the activities of the Problem mediate Annex and Filmer School until he was Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Solvers are important, and we should support appointed to his present position of Principal in congratulating this amazing young man on their efforts. Today's problem solvers are to­ of the Park Avenue Elementary School. He his achievement and in wishing him and the morrow's problem solvers and community has served as a leader and mentor to all entire U.S. Mathematics Olympiad Team good leaders. I ask my colleagues to join me in con­ those students and teachers that have had the luck in the upcoming competition in Taipei. gratulating the Paintsville Middle School Com­ opportunity to learn and flourish under his ad­ munity Problem Solving Team on a job well ministration at Park Avenue Elementary over done, and to wish them the best of luck as an astounding 28 year period! SALUTE TO THE PAINTSVILLE they compete in Ann Arbor, Michigan, next Mr. Mackowiecki's 39 year commitment to MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY week. education and to providing quality education to F UTURE PROBLEM SOLVING the children of Webster is a most admirable TEAM achievement that should serve as an inspira­ TRIBUTE TO GARRY FREID tion to all who enter the field of education. The HON. HAROLD ROGERS loyalty and pride that is felt toward him by his colleagues and all teachers who have served OF KENTUCKY HON. JIM DA VIS under his leadership is indicative of the posi­ OF FLORIDA IN T HE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES tive atmosphere for learning that Mr. Thursday, June 4, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENT ATIVES Mackowiecki fostered within the classrooms of Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, on June 12th Thursday, June 4, 1998 the Park Avenue Elementary School. Mr. and 13th the members of the Paintsville Mid­ Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mackowiecki will be greatly missed by all dle School Community Future Problem Solving today to honor Mr. Garry Freid, a constituent those who he has touched and influenced, Team will be in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the of mine in Tampa who will celebrate his eight­ both young and old . I wish him many years of Future Problem Solvers of America national ieth birthday on Monday, June 8th. health, happiness, and peace during his retire­ competition. . Mr. Freid has contributed tirelessly and self­ ment and am assured that the legacy he has This competition is an excellent opportunity lessly to his country, state, community, and left in Webster Education will not be forgotten. for young men and women throughout our na­ family. His patriotism and citizenship continue tion to put their creative thought processes to to shape the face of our nation and are held CONGRATULATING KITTATINNY work as they find workable, innovative solu­ out as examples to all Americans. As a sol­ REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL tions to many of the problems that face our dier, businessman, and father, he helped mark schools, communities, states and nation. many milestones in the history of the United The Paintsville Middle School Community States. So now, it is with great respect and HON. MARGE ROUKEMA Future Problem Solving Team has already thanks that Congress and I acknowledge his OF NEW JERSEY demonstrated its outstanding problem solving personal milestone today. IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES abilities by winning the State of Kentucky's As a child of immigrant parents, Mr. Freid Thursday, June 4, 1998 Problem Solving Competition. The group and his family represent the earnest fabric of MrS'. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ helped tackle a local school problem by trying our country. He endured the Great Depression gratulate Kittatinny Regional High School on June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11141 receiving the U.S. Department of Education's ies, history, foreign languages, fine arts, tech­ bert Albino, Saywood Cross, Brent Davis, The­ prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools Award. nology, creative arts, health, physical edu­ resa Duch, Lazarus Figueroa, Jeffrey Freer, This award recognizes that Kittatinny Re­ cation and business. Many of the courses are Zila Gonzalez, Shane Heiser, Stephen Her­ gional High School is one of the finest schools given credit by Sussex County Community tzog, Mellisa Koehler, Peter Macias, Mathew in our entire nation. This proves that public College. A strong emphasis is placed on hon­ Reese, Shuree Riddick, Jennifer Seltzer, Jes­ education works and that our young people in ors courses and advanced placement courses. sica Snyder, and Lindsey Wargo. Sussex County are among the best and A successful school-to-career program helps I know you join me in offering heartfelt con­ brightest. This accomplishment is the result of prepare non-college-bound students for direct gratulations and best wishes for all their future hard work on the part of students, their par­ entry into the workforce. endeavors. ents, teachers and the Board of Education. The excellence of Kittatinny's academic pro­ Special congratulations go to Principal Susan gram has been repeatedly recognized. Last Kappler, Superintendent of Schools Robert year, it was selected as one of 1O "Star HONORING ALEX KIRPNICK Walker and English teacher Carol Fishbone, Schools" in New Jersey. It has received sev­ who helped Mrs. Kappler shepherd the Blue eral "Best Practices" awards in New Jersey. HON. SILVFSTRE REYFS Ribbon application. As a former teacher and Mock trial and other academic teams have OF TEXAS school board member, I am proud of everyone earned state championship titles and athletic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES associated with this accomplishment. teams have produced championship titles at Thursday, June 4, 1998 Of the thousands of middle schools and county, regional and state levels. high schools across the United States, only Management style at Kittatinny emphasizes Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 166 this year were found to be outstanding collaborative decision-making, site-based man­ honor Border Patrol Agent Alex Kirpnick, who enough to receive this high honor. Recipients agement and teacher/staff empowerment. was shot and killed last night in Nogales, Ari­ of the Blue Ribbon Schools Award have been Committees deal with current and future zona. Alex and his partner came upon five judged particularly effective at meeting local, needs of the school and allow the faculty to drug smugglers crossing just west of Nogales state and national goals. The award is pre­ have a voice in changes in policy. and in the course of doing his job, Alex was sented to schools that have shown strong Kittatinny students are well prepared by killed. leadership, a clear vision and sense of mis­ their teachers, parents and role models in the Alex Kirpnick immigrated to the United sion, high quality teaching, challenging cur­ community. They can rest assured they will be States from Russia 1O years ago. He had riculum, a safe environment for learning, solid able to handle whatever challenges they been with the "Border Patrol for 20 months and evidence of family involvement, evidence that choose in life. Once again, congratulations to was a highly skilled agent who spoke eight the school helps all students achieve high everyone involved in this impressive achieve­ languages. I know from speaking to Alex's col­ standards, and a commitment to share best ment. leagues that Alex was a man of great char­ practices with other schools. These schools acter and he will be missed. clearly display the quality of excellence nec­ Alex was well-liked and respected by all essary to prepare our young people for the COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE those he worked with. Alex is survived by his challenges of the next century. LEHIGH VALLEY parents, Boris and Eta Kirpnick, and a sister, Kittatinny Regional High School is located Zhanna, who live in California. I have never on 95 acres in Hampton Township and offers HON. PAUL McHALE felt the pain of losing a child, but during my its 1, 100 seventh-through-twelfth-grade stu­ OF PENNSYLVANIA tenure as Border Patrol Chief in Texas, I lost dents a modern physical plant designed for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many good officers. I would like to extend my learning. It includes more than 50 classrooms, condolences to Alex's family and to his col­ nine science labs, six computer labs, a media Thursday, June 4, 1998 leagues in Nogales who have lost a dear center, two gymnasiums, cafeteria, main of­ Mr. McHALE. Mr. Speaker, in this season of friend and a good agent. fice, superintendent's office, a pool and eight graduation throughout the country, today I As a former border patrol chief, I know the athletic fields. A computer network has been would like to highlight the achievements of a sacrifices made by the men and women on installed throughout the building. Each class­ very special group of students. Four years our border, protecting our communities. I ask room has a telephone, at least one computer ago, Communities In Schools of the Lehigh all of my colleagues to remember Alex and the and a video connection. The computer labs Valley created a new "Academy" within Wil­ often thankless job he performed each and offer facilities ranging from word processing to liam Allen High School in Allentown, PA, in my every day. Alex faithfully served our nation presentation software. district. Young people who were at risk of and protected our communities while serving An outstanding physical plant is, of course, dropping out of school were identified and on our nation's border and we owe Alex a worthless without an excellent teaching staff asked to participate in this new program. With great debt of gratitude for his service and and Kittatinny's teachers have been recog­ the support of the Allentown School District, commitment. nized as some of the best in New Jersey. an innovative curriculum was created and in­ Special education teacher Lynn Bishop and stituted by two teachers: James R. Gollatz and speech coordinator Marie Decker this year Darryl Skrovanek. Mr. Gollatz was recently RECOGNIZING THE NEW JERSEY jointly received the state Department of Edu­ honored as a "Teach er of the Year" at the SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC cation's Best Practice Award. Social studies high school. Mr. Skrovanek has taken a lead­ ACCOUNTANTS ON THEIR lOOTH teacher Ellen Kolonoski received a grant from ership role as President of the Allentown Edu­ ANNIVERSARY the National Geographic Society Education cation Association. Foundation and sociology teacher Pamela The students recruited into the program HON. MICHAEL PAPP AS Bilby was chosen to participate in the Belter found a safe place where they could success­ OF NEW JERSEY National Conference for Education held by the fully learn and prepare for life. When addi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. English tional services were needed to help, Commu­ teacher Mary Jane Westra was the 1997 nities In Schools forged partnerships with Thursday, June 4, 1998 Kittatinny Teacher of the Year and received scores of other organizations to meet these Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Newton needs. These students found the resources honor the New Jersey Society of Certified Rotary. Computer assisted drafting teacher Bill within themselves, in the school, and in the Public Accountants in commemoration of their Meyer was the 1997 New Jersey Technology community to meet their challenge. They 100th anniversary. I am honored to recognize Teacher of the Year and received the 1996 stayed in school. this outstanding association for all that they Distinguished Alumni Award from the College Next week, on June 1Oth, 1998, this group have done for the state of New Jersey and its of New Jersey. These are just a few of of young adults will accomplish something per­ citizens. Each year, many New Jersey resi­ Kittatinny's award-winning teachers and I offer haps they and others doubted they could do: dents turn to these professionals to help sort my apologies to those I've left out. they will graduate with a diploma from William through the countless number of forms and The school offers a wide variety of courses Allen High School. Mr. Speaker, please join regulations that the Internal Revenue Service in English, mathematics, science, social stud- me in recognizing the accomplishments of: Al- puts out. It is often our CPA that we can thank 11142 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 for keeping our family or business in compli­ tendencies that are a precursor to acts of vio­ an individual's propensity to commit future ance with the laws. lence against family members and others. acts of violent crime; The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Violence against animals co-exists with and \.Vhereas intentional animal abuse is an precedes violent crimes, especially crimes of early warning signal that individuals, in­ Accountants was founded on January 19, cluding young people, could perpetrate vio­ 1898 in Newark, New Jersey and has served domestic violence. The Federal Government lent crimes against other individuals; and the community ever since. They have experi­ must not overlook this correlation. By studying \.Vhereas laws against cruelty to animals enced significant growth and change in their this link, we can increase awareness and un­ have been enacted in all 50 states and pro­ century of existence. Similarly, they have also derstanding of violent crime and the potential vide penalties for the purposeful torture and sparked much growth and prosperity in part­ violent crimes in our homes, in our schools, killing of animals, and the enforcement of nership with New Jersey businesses and citi­ and in our communities. these animal abuse laws provide law enforce­ zens. Furthermore, we must reject the notion that ment officials with an opportunity to bring potentially violent offenders into the crimi­ The organization has encouraged modifica­ violence against animals is simply normal so­ cietal behavior. If we treat cruelty to animals nal justice system before they commit more tions in the tax rate , has supported state tort serious crimes against humans; reform , and was instrumental in the creation of with a dismissive "boys will be boys," we may Now, therefore, be it the State's Taxpayer Bill of Rights. It is for this well be ignoring critical initial signs that may Resolved by the House of Representatives (the that I pay tribute to this organization on this lead to violent behavior and we may be pass­ Senate concurring), That the Congress- special anniversary. Their record of service to ing up an opportunity to take action to prevent (1) recognizes that individuals who abuse the people of New Jersey has been meri­ a future tragedy. By allowing children and animals are more likely to commit more se­ adults to abuse animals without sanction, Mr. rious violent crimes against humans; torious and for this I commend them . (2) urges social workers, teachers, mental I want to congratulate all of the members of Speaker, we are ignoring an important tool in the fight against domestic violence and an im­ health professionals, and others to be aware the society and thank them for all of ·their of the connection between animal cruelty years of dedication and service. It is a pleas­ portant tool in helping to prevent other tragic and human violence and to evaluate care­ ure to have many of the members as my con­ acts of violence such as those we have seen fully and to monitor closely individuals who stituents and I wish every one of them future in Arkansas and Oregon. have a history of abusing animals because success. Mr. Speaker, the legislation I have intro­ this may indicate a propensity to commit vi­ duced today with the cosponsorship of thirteen olence against other humans; of our colleagues expresses the sense of Con­ (3) urges appropriate Federal agencies to HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION gress that appropriate Federal agencies thor­ encourage and support research to increase 286-UNDERSTANDING THE LINK oughly support and incorporate research on the understanding of the connection between the connection between acts of cruelty against cruelty to animals and violence against hu­ BETWEEN ANIMAL ABUSE AND mans in order to utilize instances of animal HUMAN VIOLENCE animals and humans. Furthermore, it recog­ abuse to identify and intervene with poten­ nizes the validity and significance of this link. tially violent individuals, and urges federal HON. TOM LANTOS Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join agencies which are undertaking research on me in encouraging research and awareness violent crime and its causes to incorporate OF CALIFORNIA about this disturbing connection between vio­ examination of the link between violence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lence against animals and violence against against animals and violence against hu­ Thursday, June 4, 1998 people. I ask that the full text of this resolution mans; be placed in the RECORD. (4) urges local law enforcement officials to Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to treat cases of animals cruelty seriously both call attention to the strong link between vio­ H. CON. RES. 286 because such cruelty is a crime in its 'own lence against animals and violence against Expressing the sense of the Congress re­ right in all 50 states and because it is a reli­ people, and to call to the attention of my col­ garding the link between violence against able indicator of the potential for domestic leagues House Concurrent Resolution 286 animals and violence against humans and and other forms of violence against humans; which urges greater attention to identifying urging greater emphasis upon identifying and commends the fine work of local animal and treating individuals who are guilty of vio­ and treating individuals who are guilty of vi­ control officials and humane investigators olence against animals, which is a crime in who enforce laws against animal abuse and lence against animals because of the link be­ its own right in all 50 states, in order to pre­ urges these professionals to work more close­ tween abuse of animals and violence against vent violence against humans and urging re­ ly with local law enforcement personnel to humans. The resolution also calls for addi­ search to increase understanding of the con­ identify and prevent potential violence tional research to increase our understanding nection between cruelty to animals and vio­ against humans. of the connection between cruelty to animals lence against humans. and violence against humans. \.Vhereas as urgent need exists to prevent After the recent school shootings in Arkan­ violence, especially among juvenile offenders THE MEDICARE CONSUMER BILL and in domestic situations; sas and Oregon, heavy attention has been \.Vhereas a strong correlation between ani­ OF RIGHTS CONFORMING ACT paid to the early signs of the potential for chil ­ mal abuse and violence against humans has dren to commit violent crime. It is no coinci­ been documented by criminal profiling ex­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK dence that the accused in these two tragic perts associated with the Federal Bureau of OF CALIFORNIA Investigation, who have identified cruelty to cases are juveniles with disturbing histories of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES animal cruelty and abuse. Mr. Speaker, it is animals as one of the three traits often common sense knowledge that any individual found in the "homicidal traid" which indi­ Thursday, June 4, 1998 cates the characteristics of a violent person­ who harms animals cruelly and deliberately is ality; Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, not otherwise well adjusted. \.Vhereas a disproportionately high number President Clinton issued an Executive Memo­ Mr. Speaker, the FBI already lists violence of violent killers in the prison system admit randum directing all Federal health plans, against animals as a behavioral trait and char­ to having abused animals, and virtually which serve over 85 million Americans, to acteristic of violent offenders. Almost all serial every serial killer and many violent killers come into substantial compliance with the killers ar~ known to have abused animals. In­ have a history of abusing animals; Consumer Bill of Rights recommended by the deed, cruelty toward animals is often a sign of \.Vhereas many of the recent cases of school President's Quality Commission. violence have involved students with a his­ mental disturbance in both children and adults. tory of abusing animals; The Advisory Commission on Consumer Teachers, principals, parents, and law en­ \.Vhereas individuals who deliberately Protection and Quality in the Health Care In­ forcement officers must all be encouraged to abuse animals are more likely to abuse their dustry recommended: Consumer information recognize this connection and to take spouse and their children or otherwise be in­ disclosure; choice of providers and plans; ac­ incidences of animal cruelty seriously. An volved in violent crimes; cess to emergency services; consumer partici­ abused animal is often a sign that a spouse, \.Vhereas some experts believe that abusing pation in treatment decisions; nondiscrimina­ animals may increase or fuel the desire to a child, or an elder in the household is or may commit violence against humans in certain tion protections; confidentiality of health infor­ become the victim of aggression and abuse. A disturbed individuals; mation; access to complaints and appeals pet may be a surrogate target of violence. \.Vhereas animal cruelty is violence and processes; and, a recognition of consumer re­ Abuse of a household pet often fuels violent should be recognized as such when assessing sponsibilities. June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMJ\.RKS 11143 The Medicare program is already meeting addresses the marriage penalty of the earned telephone bills. These rules would ensure that most of these standards, but there are two income tax credit (EITC). Recently, there has such charges are authorized by the consumer specific components of the Consumer Bill of been a lot of talk about reducing the marriage and are easily identifiable on the consumer's Rights that cannot be enforced in Medicare penalty. Several bills have been introduced to telephone bill. Also, subscribers would be per­ without a statutory fix. Both provisions affect reduce the penalty. In addition, the House mitted to block telephone billing of miscella­ the choice of plans and providers. The first Budget Resolution includes a provision to re- neous products and services at their own elec­ would grant women direct access to obstetri­ duce the marriage penalty. · tion. Finally, telephone companies would be cians and gynecologists, the second would The focus of reducing the marriage penalty grant transitional care protections to patients has been geared toward middle income and authorized to discontinue billing on behalf of who are undergoing a course of treatment and upper income families . Senator PHIL GRAMM known crammers. faced with an involuntary change in health was the first Member of Congress to bring at­ Cramming is a spreading problem. Cram­ plans or their doctor leaving the plan. tention to the marriage penalty of the EITC. ming is one of the most frequent sources of Today, I rise with my Democratic colleagues Senator GRAMM is attempting to amend the to­ consumer complaints at the Federal Commu­ from the Ways and Means Health Sub­ bacco legislation. His amendment addresses nications Commission (FCC). Moreover, since committee to introduce "The Medicare Con­ the marriage penalty for families with lower in­ cramming is a relatively new breed of con­ sumer Bill of Rights Conforming Act" which comes and the marriage penalty of the EITC. sumer fraud, existing law is inadequate to pro­ creates statutory authority for Medicare to fully Today, we are introducing legislation which enforce the President's Quality Commission's addresses part of the marriage penalty in the vide consumers needed protection. Since the Consumer Bill of Rights. current Tax Code by increasing the phase-out FCC began recording cramming complaints in The Medicare Consumer Bill of Rights Con­ of the EITC for joint filers with qualifying chil­ December, it has processed nearly two thou­ forming Act would require health plans to dren. This legislation increases the phase-out sand complaints. Local telephone companies allow a Medicare beneficiary to select an OB­ by $3,500. In 1999, the current law phase-out also have received thousands of complaints, GYN as her primary care provider if she so is $12,520 and this bill increases it to $16,020. and that number is rising rapidly. Worse, since chooses. It would also prohibit health plans The substantive effect of this bill is the same crammed charges are usually undetected by from requiring women to obtain prior author­ as the EITC provision in Senator GRAMM's the consumers who are · victimized, many ization before obtaining routine gynecological amendment. cases go unreported. Without tough legisla­ This legislation complements legislation in­ care. tion, the number of victims is certain to rise , An issue of real concern to people in man­ troduced by Reps. MCDERMOTT and KLECZKA. and legitimate competition will be stifled. aged care plans, and those thinking of joining Their bill increases the standard deduction for them , is that doctors come and go from health those filing joint returns. The bill I am intro­ How do crammers get away with this trick­ plans, resulting in a loss of continuity of care ducing today and the McDermotVKleczka bill ery? Their creativity is boundless. For exam­ for patients during those transitional times. provide a realistic solution to the marriage ple, when a consumer dials a number to learn The Medicare Consumer Bill of Rights Con­ penalty that addresses the issues at all in­ about a product, get sports scores, or hear forming Act would create short-term protec­ come levels. their horoscope, their home telephone number tions for Medicare patients in such situations. I urge you to join me in reducing the mar­ is often captured through a number identifica­ riage penalty associated with the EITC. This Patients undergoing a course of treatment tion system. Crammers then use the tele­ when a health care provider is terminated from legislation will help working families who are phone number to submit bogus charges to the the plan would be able to continue that care trying to stay off welfare. with the same provider for up to 90 days. consumer's local telephone company. Worse, Cases involving institutionalization, pregnancy crammers are not limited to finding victims or terminal illness could have longer periods of R .R . 3990, THE " ANTI-CRAMMING through incoming calls. The white pages direc­ transitional coverage. In all instances, the pro­ PROTECTION ACT OF 1998" tory lists their potential prey in alphabetical vider would need to accept the payment rate order. Again , the crammer simply selects tele­ of the patient's health plan in order to qualify HON. JOHN D. DINGELL phone numbers at random and submits bogus for continued participation. OF MICHIGAN charges for billing. The Medicare Consumer Bill of Rights Con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Some crammers use names on telephone forming Act is a small but important piece of Thursday, June 4, 1998 legislation that would ensure Medicare bene­ bills that intend to mislead or confuse the con­ ficiaries of a basic set of consumer protec­ Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sumer. They will call themselves "F.C.C.", for tions. These protections are not controversial. introduce H.R. 3990, the "Anti-Cramming Pro­ example, in an attempt to be mistaken for a They were endorsed by the President's Qual­ tection Act of 1998" to protect the American government agency. Or they will use a name ity Commission, which included representa­ public from those that perpetrate the unfair like "Enhanced Services" that may be mis­ tives of big business, insurers, small business, and anti-competitive outrage known as "cram­ taken for other legitimate charges the con­ labor, consumers, seniors, and the managed ming." Crammers are companies that impose sumer has ordered. In addition, there is often phantom charges on customers' telephone care industry. This is a very small step for a middleman involved that submits billing to Congress to take to provide Medicare with the bills without their knowledge or consent. In this information age, consumers are in­ the local telephone service provider on behalf authority to enact these protections for our na­ of multiple vendors, further complicating mat­ tion's seniors and disabled population. I look creasingly turning to their telephones not only ters for consumers who want to dispute a forward to working with my colleagues to to communicate with their friends, family, and enact this sensible, non-controversial legisla­ business associates, but as a device for en­ charge. These charges are typically in the $3 tion. gaging in electronic commerce. With this legis­ to $5 range in an attempt to fall below the lation, we can ensure that consumers have consumer's radar screen. Of course, these protections from those who would swindle charges add up. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION them simply because they use their telephone. Many more choices are available to con­ TO R E DUCE MARRIAGE PENALT Y This legislation entitles consumers to have OF EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT crammed charges dropped from their tele­ sumers today to make purchases of goods phone bills if they dispute the charges within and services they want and need. Unfortu­ HON. RICHARD E. NEAL 90 days of receiving their telephone bill. The nately these benefits also create many more opportunities for consumer confusion and OF MASSACHUSETTS bill authorizes State Attorneys General to sue fraud. Mr. Speaker, we need tough legislation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crammers under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act to protect con­ to stop bad actors who are cramming bogus Thursday, June 4, 1998 sumers in their States from crammers. The bill charges onto our constituents' phone bills. The Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, requires the FTC to write rules to outlaw unfair "Anti-Cramming Protection Act of 1998" pro­ along with Representatives MCDERMOTT and and deceptive acts and practices in connec­ vides the tools needed to solve this problem. KENNELLY , I am introducing legislation which tion with billing for products or services on 11144 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 TRIBUTE TO MR. JUAN VENE he would do next in his life, Mr. Vene re­ TRIBUTE TO CONNECTICUT STATE sponded that he will probably write an ency­ UNIVERSITY WARRIORS HON. JOSE E. SERRANO clopedia on the history of baseball in Latin OF NEW YORK America and Spain. When he was asked what HON. SAM GEJDENSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sports he likes other than baseball, he re­ OF CONNECTICUT sponded: "As Babe Ruth once said, 'Is there IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 4, 1998 any other sport?' ". Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Thursday , June 4, 1998 tribute to Mr. Juan Vene, one of the most in recognizing Mr. Jose Rafael Machado Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today knowledgeable and experienced sports report­ Yanes, writing as Juan Vene, for his great to pay tribute to the Eastern Connecticut State ers and writers about baseball in the history of contributions to reporting and recording the University Warriors, a college baseball team in this sport. history of our beloved national sport-base­ my district that took home the national Division Mr. Vene was honored for his achievements ball. Ill title on May 28. The accomplishments of Di­ and dedication to writing about baseball by the vision Ill teams are frequently overlooked, and organization Latino Sports. The banquet din­ I believe we should all take the time to recog­ ner in his honor was held at the Grand Hyatt, nize the extraordinary efforts made by both in New York City, on October 30. GLENN " JEEP" DAVIS the players and coaches. Mr. Jose Rafael Machado Yanes, better As we in Congress all know, NCAA Division known by his pen name of Juan Vene, was HON. THOMAS C. SAWYER Ill programs are not allowed to offer scholar­ born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1929. OF OHIO ships or other financial incentives to their play­ His career as a reporter started in 194 7, ers. These college athletes truly play for a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and since then he has dedicated every single love of the game. These students put in as day of his life to his profession as a director, Thursday, June 4, 1998 much time and effort into the sport as any editor, investigative reporter, columnist, sports Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, other college athletes, even though there is lit­ writer, radio and TV commentator. The Span­ June 7, 1998, one of Barberton, Ohio's favor­ tle media coverage and less fanfare. ish newspaper El Diario/La Prensa in New ite sons will be honored. A statue of Glenn This Division Ill team's return to Connecticut York City has honored him for each of the "Jeep" Davis will be unveiled as part of a last Thursday, however, met with a great deal past 11 years as the most distinguished re­ community-wide celebration of an extraor­ of fanfare. On their route back to the campus porter who writes about the Yankees and the dinary athlete, teacher, and example for us all. in Wilamantic, the team members and coach­ Mets. es were met with a police escort. The students Mr. Vene holds the record as the only If there is an award in amateur athletics, Glenn "Jeep" Davis has probably won it. If sat on a flatbed truck, which paraded them sports reporter in the United States and Latin onto campus, where some 250 fans were America who has covered every World Series there's a hall of fame, he's probably in it. Jeep won three Olympic Gold Medals. He waiting to greet them at a celebration. for the past 37 years. This recognition is well-deserved. The War­ took the Olympic Gold in 1956 in the 440y In­ He was born with the passion for writing riors blew out their opponent 16-1 in the Divi­ termediate Hurdles. His Gold Medal win was and reporting about the sport of baseball. Mr. sion Ill finals last Wednesday in Salem, Vir­ Vene went to Cuba in 1948 to study jour­ no surprise. Earlier in the year during the Olympic trials, Jeep became the first man to ginia. Among this fine group. of athletes and nalism at the School of Marques Sterling, Uni­ coaches, I would like to especially recognize a break the 50-second barrier in that event. In versity of Havana, because during those years few. 1960, he doubled his Gold Medal accomplish­ Venezuela did not have an institution of higher First of all, I would like to congratulate ment. That year, he defended his Olympic title education that taught this field. He graduated Coach Bill Holowaty. This marks his third na­ with a second Gold Medal in the 440y Inter­ from the university in Cuba in 1952. His inter­ tional title in his 30-season coaching career at mediate Hurdles and went on to win another est in learning more about journalism moti­ Eastern Connecticut. Coach Holowaty has a Gold Medal in the 4x400 Relay. vated him to attend specialized seminars in winning percentage of .725, making him the Jeep set eight World Records and won a the field. He also obtained a designation as a second-winningest active coach in Division Ill. historian of baseball and has taught 73 NCAA title in addition to the Olympic gold. He My congratulations to him; his wife, Jan, courses on this field. also played two years in the National Football and his three children. Mr. Vene writes a daily syndicated column League for the Detroit Lions even though he Secondly, I would like to also extend my on baseball for numerous newspaper in the had never played college football. congratulations to the tournament MVP, Chris United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Re­ Perhaps his most fitting tribute was in 1958 D'Amato. D'Amato, who is also the team co­ public, Mexico and Venezuela. He was a when Jeep won the prestigious James E. Sul­ captain, batted .786 in the tournament and fin­ sports commentator for the Voice of America. livan Award. That award has been presented ished the season with a 20-game hitting He is also credited with being the first to annually since 1930 by the U.S. Amateur Ath­ streak. He will be starting a student teaching launch a Spanish-language radio network to letic Union recognizing our nation's most out­ position in the fall, and this will complete his provide detailed coverage of the history of standing amateur athlete. But the award is studies in physical education. D'Amato hopes baseball, the training of baseball players, and about more than athletic performance. The to coach baseball as a future career. My best all the games of the- Major Leagues. The pro­ Sullivan Award is given to the athleta who, wishes for his future with the game. gram aired in 11 countries. "By his * * * performance, example and influ­ Each of the other players, assistant coaches He has produced many TV shows on base­ ence as an amateur, has done the most dur­ and everyone associated with the team should ball including, "Play Ball", "El Mundo en su ing the year to advance the cause of sports­ be commended for their efforts. This has been Marcha", "Los Cuadros del Pueblo", "La manship." an amazing year for an excellent program, Historia del Beisbol", "Magazine", "Juan Vene No finer tribute could be given, and no one and I wish all of them the best for the future. en Accion". He also belongs to the team of has been more deserving of it, than Glenn producers and writers of Major League Base­ "Jeep" Davis. ball Productions. Mr. Vene is a member of the Glenn "Jeep" Davis' remarkable career PERSONAL EXPLANATION Baseball Writer's Association of America and began in Barberton, Ohio where he single­ the Society for American Baseball Research. handedly won Barberton High School the 1954 HON. J.D. HAYWORTH He is married and has four children and one Ohio state high school title in track and field. OF ARIZONA grandchild. Best of all, Jeep returned to Barberton where IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At age 68, Mr. Vene talks about covering he continued his distinguished career as a baseball with the same excitement and pas­ coach, a teacher, and a mentor. Today, with Thursday, June 4, 1998 sion that he has demonstrated throughout his hurdles far behind, he remains an inspiration Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, life. According to an interview conducted by to the people of Barberton and to everyone June 3, 1998, I missed roll call votes 193, Bob Shannon, which was published in "New who remembers his outstanding athletic 194, and 195 because I was attending former World" in London, when he was asked what achievements. Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater's funeral. June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11145 Had I been present, I would have voted "aye" events occurred and what effect they had on around him. He loves his family. He loves on all three votes. the people, particularly children, of the time. Philadelphia and its history. He has a great Dr. Reichbach's classes at Florida Inter­ love of church music. He has an appreciation national University soon became a favorite as and love of architecture as he repeatedly ar­ THE ALAMEDA COUNTY he was able to capture the attention and ado­ DESALINATION PROGRAM gues, "Don't look down. Look up and see the ration of his students through his wit and inno­ tops of the buildings!" He loves Cape May. He vating teaching techniques. loves traveling-meeting new people and see­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK During his tenure, Dr. Reichbach conducted ing new scenes. But above all, he loves lan­ OF CALIFORNIA workshops throughout the country and partici­ guage-words and concepts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pated in travels to India, China and Africa to speak on Social Studies topics. During his Thursday, June 4, 1998 On Sunday, May 17, 1998 Saint Columbkill travels, he was fortunate to meet with impor­ Church in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, gathered Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an­ tant leaders, such as Indira Ghandi, with to honor Father Shields on his Fortieth Anni­ nounce the introduction of important legislation whom he discussed the problems confronting versary of his priestly ordination. With great that will benefit the people in Alameda County, the Indian education system. love and admiration, his friends and family California. This month, Dr. Reichbach and his wife Ju­ came to celebrate a good friend, a good I have introduced a bill that would authorize dith will be traveling in a motor home to revisit priest, a good pastor, and a good Christian the construction of the Alameda County Brack­ the historical and geographical sites, in both ish Water Desalination plant. This plant would the U.S. and Canada, that he lectured on for man. I am proud to extend to him my most treat the water from San Francisco Bay that forty-four years. heartfelt good wishes in honor of his forty year has been creeping into the groundwater used In honor of Dr. Edward Reichbach's vast ac­ achievement. by residents of my district in Alameda County. complishments and outstanding achievements, The water would either be directed for resi­ I ask my Congressional colleagues to join me dential use or be put back into the ground. in honoring and congratulating him on his well­ This project will decrease our dependability deserved retirement. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION on water imported from the San Francisco Bay Delta and help us reclaim our groundwater basin. Additionally, this plant will improve the A CELEBRATION OF FORTY YEARS HON. PHILIP M. CRANE OF PRIESTHOOD: THE REVEREND water quality and availability for almost OF ILLINOIS 300,000 people in Fremont, California and the WILLIAM J . SHIELDS surrounding areas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill would authorize construction of the HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI Thursday, June 4, 1998 plant under the Reclamation Wastewater and OF PENNSYLVANIA Groundwater Studies Act and will cost $30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com­ million. The bill makes specific provisions to Thursday, June 4, 1998 mend to the attention of my colleagues legisla­ exclude the U.S. Government from incurring tion that I am introducing today with my fellow Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to any costs associated with the operation of the Ways and Means Committee member, ROB­ plant and limits the total federal expenditures pay a special tribute to Reverend William J. ERT MATSUI. to 25% of the total construction cost. This one­ Shields in honor of his forty years of priest­ time appropriation for construction will go a hood. Quite simply, this bill will clarify the length of long way to ensure water quality and accessi­ Father Shields has brought a wealth of time which petroleum storage facilities are de­ bility for the people of Alameda County. knowledge, sensitivity, inspiration, and service preciated for tax purposes. Since 1981 the pe­ I urge my colleagues to support this impor­ to all that have encountered his wisdom. He troleum terminal industry has depreciated this tant project and to take action soon to allow was born in the "Swampoodle" section of property over a 5 year time period. Recently, the Bureau of Reclamation to proceed with the North Philadelphia, near St. Columba's Church however, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) feasibility study. at 24th and Lehigh. Father Shields likes to re­ has challenged this practice. Instead, the IRS mind us that he was born in the shadow of the has suggested that the correct depreciable life old Connie Mack Stadium. IN HONOR OF PROFESSOR The young William Shields was extremely for petroleum storage facilities is 15 years. My EDWARD REICHBACH involved in the Parish Scouting Troop #22. bill will end this debate and state that petro­ After graduating from St. Columba's Grade leum storage tanks may be depreciated over HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN School, Father Shields then went to Roman five years. OF F LORIDA Catholic High School at Broad and Vine Congress has changed the depreciation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Streets, the oldest Catholic High School in the rules for numerous properties since 1981 , but nation. He graduated from Roman in 1948 and Thursday, June 4, 1998 we have not acted to specifically change the began his college career at St. Charles Semi­ depreciation rules for petroleum storage tanks. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I pay a nary in Philadelphia. He received his B.A. in The petroleum storage industry has complied respectful tribute and congratulate a man I am Philosophy in 1954 and then began graduate proud to call my former college professor, Dr. studies in Theology. He completed his Theo­ with the tax code in good faith, now only to be Edward Reichbach, on his well earned retire­ logical studies in 1958 and was ordained to told the I RS wants to change the rules. The ment. the Priesthood by Cardinal John P. O'Hara, IRS is even instituting this change in selective Dr. Reichbach was a member of the found­ Archbishop of Philadelphia. cases through examinations. While we in Con­ ing faculty at my alma mater, Florida Inter­ The young Father Shields began his priest­ gress do give the IRS the authority to enforce national University. He will retire this June hood at St. Ambrose Parish in Schuylkill the tax laws, only Congress, and specifically after forty-four years of being an educator. Haven. After that a succession of appoint­ the House Ways and Means Committee, has Throughout his career he prepared both ele­ ments took him to Shillington, Hamburg, Shen­ the Constitutional authority to originate new mentary grade students and trained college andoah, Allentown, Catasauqua, and Lansford tax laws. students to become teachers, guiding them to­ and Reading. He then went to Weatherly, Enactment of this legislation will resolve this ward graduate degrees. Concentrating in the where he spent 22 years as the Pastor of St. field of Social Studies, Dr. Reichbach taught Nicholas Parish. In 1995 Father Shields retired issue, and both the taxpayers in the petroleum mostly minority students to become elemen­ and now resides at Holy Family Villa in Beth­ storage industry as well as the IRS will be tary school teachers in south Florida. lehem. saved the millions of dollars which would oth­ As a college professor, he urged his stu­ Father Shields is a man of many interests. erwise be spent disputing the correct depre­ dents to make teaching Social Studies fun and The greatest of his interests is people. He has ciation time. I urge my colleagues to join us in enjoyable by emphasizing why historical a genuine and abiding interest in the people cosponsoring this important bill. ,------

11146 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 MICHIGAN CITY NEWS DISPATCH AUDREY A. STRICKER HONORE D Weidner and their commitment to assisting its 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA- BY COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN physician members in reducing the risks asso­ TION DAY PHYSICIANS , INC. " 21 ST CEN­ ciated with medical practice and to improving TURY WOMAN OF MEDICINE" the quality of patient care. HON. TIM ROEMER It is through CAP-MPT's advocacy and Ms. Stricker's participation in that effort that I be­ OF INDIANA HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS OF PENNSYLVANIA come better acquainted, while serving on the IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES House Committee on the Judiciary, with Cali­ Thursday, June 4, 1998 fornia's 20 year experience with the Medical Thursday, June 4, 1998 Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jeffer­ Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) and Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to its important role in holding down the costs of son once said of newspapers: "The basis of your attention that Audrey A. Stricker, a native our government being the opinion of the peo­ medical care. The MICRA model as employed born and raised Pennsylvanian who did her by CAP- MPT is of renewed significance as ple, the very first object should be to keep that early nursing training in Pittsburgh, has de­ right; and were it left to me to decide whether the Congress continues to address the issue voted 30 years to the field of medicine in of managed care and HMO reforms and how we should have a government without news­ evolving capacities and is returning home from papers, or newspapers without a government, to best insure physician control of the patient Los Angeles, CA to the East Coast this month. care. I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the On June 17, 1998, the Cooperative of Amer­ latter." We welcome home Audrey Stricker as our ican Physicians-Mutual Protection Trust (CAP­ own Pennsylvania inspired and ever evolving Today, June 4th, one of the great papers in MPT) is honoring Ms. Stricker at their Los An­ "21st Century Woman of Medicine" . She will the State of Indiana, the Michigan City News­ geles headquarters on her retirement to ex­ continue to inspire us, as she did all her col­ Dispatch, marks 60 years of continuous publi­ press their appreciation for her 19 y~ars of leagues through her steadfast pursuit of excel­ cation as a daily newspaper. Formed by the $ervice to CAP-MPT. The mission of the Co­ lence. We look forward to the continued suc­ merger of the Michigan City News and the operative of American Physicians, Inc. is to cess of CAP-MPT's model of patient choice Evening Dispatch in 1938, the News-Dispatch provide risk reduction and financial protection and physician control in its pursuit for the best has compiled an outstanding record of profes­ services of the highest quality for physicians medical results. sionalism and public service. Michigan City and affiliated groups, and to promote member­ and the State of Indiana are fortunate to have ship in the interindemnity trust (MPT). The a newspaper that sets such a high standard mission of the Mutual Protection Trust is to TRIBUTE TO DR. BILL J . JAMES for community service and journalistic com­ provide the highest quality, cost effective pro­ petence. fessional liability protection services for quali­ HON. ELLEN 0. TAUSCHER The News-Dispatch is an exceptional news­ fied member physicians and affiliated entities. paper in a variety of ways. Allow me to men­ OF CALIFORNIA CAP-MPT continues to strive to put doctors in IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion a few examples. First, the dedicated and charge of the business of medicine with its 13 devoted staff of the News-Dispatch produce a physician member Board of Directors led by Thursday, June 4, 1998 newspaper that is consistent in the high qual­ President and Chairman Darwood B. Hance, Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ity of its content. Even though the newspaper M.D. and its 5 physician member Board of to honor my constituent and my friend, Dr. Bill has recently changed ownership, the News­ Trustees led by Chairman J. Michael J. James, who is retiring this August as Super­ Dispatch has retained its reputation as a reli­ Wormley, M.D. CAP-MPT, as it did in its be­ intendent of the Pleasanton Unified School able source of the community's daily informa­ ginning 21 years ago in response to the Cali­ District. tion. fornia crisis in medical malpractice liability in­ I applaud Dr. James for his continuous ef­ Second, the News-Dispatch has been ac­ surance, remains a physician directed enter­ forts on behalf of the children and their edu­ tively involved in and devoted to improving the prise. cation in Pleasanton over the last 13 years. Michigan City community. From the very be­ Ms. Stricker's early career was devoted to He is clearly one of the most recognized and ginning of its publication, the News-Dispatch front-line management and delivery of medical revered educational leaders in the Tenth Con­ has successfully pursued projects such as care at various hospitals from 1968 until 1979, gressional District and I thank him for the ad­ helping to rid crime from Michigan City; finan­ including: Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA vice and expertise he has so graciously pro­ cially supporting area children's groups; and as an Operating Room and Recovery Room vided me in my first term. promoting community pride and civic participa­ Supervisor; Director of Operating and Recov­ In 1985, Dr. James came to Pleasanton to tion. ery Room Services at Northridge General serve as the Superintendent of the then Third , the News-Dispatch has been devoted Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL; and finally as Amador Valley Joint Union High School Dis­ to ensuring that local businesses receive sup­ Asst. Director of Nursing, Operating Room trict and the Pleasanton Joint School District. port from the area. By initiating a successful Services at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Prior to his arrival in Pleasanton, Dr. James campaign for the development of a municipal Los Angeles. During this period, Ms. Stricker was the Superintendent of the Paso Robles airport, voicing the need for more trade within pursued a quest of knowledge and personal Joint Union High School District and the Paso the area, and by organizing a developmental growth that mirrors the changing times in med­ Robles Union Elementary School District. advisory counsel , the News-Dispatch has not ical practice in the United States by enhancing Some of the accomplishments in Dr. James' only voiced its concern about the livelihood of her skills from an R.N . Degree obtained in 13 years as Superintendent include the pas­ area businesses, but also taken action to en­ Pittsburgh, PA to a B.S. in Nursing Degree sage of a $85 million school bond in 1988 with sure that these businesses are able to thrive from the University of Buffalo, N.Y. Continuing 76% of the vote and the passage of a $70 mil­ in the community. in the path of expanding her medical expertise lion school bond in 1997 with 77% of the vote, When Joseph Pulitzer retired, he outlined a and horizons while serving at Cedars Sinai the initiation of a Chamber of Commerce edu­ standard for newspapers that exemplifies the Medical Center, Ms. Stricker in April, 1980 ob­ cation subcommittee that later evolved into the history of the News-Dispatch. "That it will al­ tained a B.S. Degree in Management from PPIE Foundation, his appointment by the Gov­ ways fight for progress and reform, never tol­ Pepperdine University, Los Angeles. ernor to the Educational Council for Tech­ erate injustice or corruption, always fight With this broad base of educational and pro­ nology and Learning in 1997, the construction demagogues of all parties, never lack sym­ fessional experience and resources in medi­ of a 1300 capacity middle school, the imple­ pathy with the poor, always be drastically cine, Ms. Stricker began in 1979 her service mentation of elementary counseling for grades independent, never be afraid to attack wrong, with CAP-MPT, and from 1987 to 1994 K- 5 in 1989 and the execution of a developer whether by predatory plutocracy or predatory served at different times as both Executive fee agreement to ensure that new growth cov­ poverty." Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of ers the cost associated with expanding enroll­ The residents of the News-Dispatch will CAP-MPT. Retiring as Executive Vice Presi­ ments. mark June 4th with the hope and assurance dent, Ms. Stricker is an example of the high Dr. James, even with his very busy sched­ that the newspaper will continue to have a quality of CAP-MPT's current leadership team ule, has truly been an involved and active similar impact for many years into the future. headed by Chief .Executive Officer James L. member of the community. The Pleasanton June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11147 Chamber of Commerce, the Pleasanton Ro­ The inclusion of these two elements will en­ kept impotent under the Suharto regime must tary Club, the Pleasanton Fine Arts Council, sure that any tobacco legislation reduce the now forge a new identity and find a way to re­ the Tri-Valley Business Council and the usage of all types of tobacco products. It will assert themselves without causing a splin­ Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Founda­ further ensure that Congress is given the data tering of Indonesian society. Proliferation of tion are just a few of the many organizations and information necessary to make common ethnic or religious-based parties that would Dr. James has contributed his time to over the sense, effective changes in future tobacco pol­ pull the country apart at precisely the time past 13 years. icy with the ultimate goal of significantly de­ when unity is most fragile is a risk that Indo­ Though Dr. James is retiring as Super­ creasing the number of teenagers who smoke. nesia cannot afford to ignore. intendent of the Pleasanton Unified School The Indonesian military is widely recognized District, I take great comfort in knowing that he as one of the linchpins of society. With some will continue to reside in Pleasanton. He is an " U.S. POLICY OPTIONS TOWARD glaring and regrettable exceptions, it thus far incredible resource on educational matters INDONESIA: WHAT WE CAN EX­ has exercised restraint. (The same cannot be and he can certainly expect me to continue to PECT; WHAT WE CAN DO" said of the police, who were more brutal dur­ take advantage of his expertise. Let me again ing the demonstrations.) Commander-in-Chief offer my warmest congratulations for his 13 HON. DOUG BEREUTER Wiranto seems to have served as a force for years of exemplary stewardship of OF NEBRASKA change, refusing to take Suharto's side last Pleasanton's public schools and his 38 year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES week when the result could have been wide­ career in education. I wish him the best in his spread bloodshed. This Member would like to Thursday, June 4, 1998 well-deserved retirement. believe that this restraint is at least, in part, at­ Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, as Chairman tributable to the salutary effect of years of mili­ of the House International Relations Sub­ tary-to-military contacts through IMET, E­ TOBACCO LEGISLATION IN THE committee on Asia and the Pacific, this Mem­ 105TH CONGRESS IMET and other U.S. programs that attempt to ber urges his colleagues to pay careful atten­ raise the level of professionalism of foreign tion to the crisis in Indonesia. It is far too military elites while simultaneously offering HON. ELTON GALLEGLY large, and far too important a nation to dismiss human rights training. Whatever the cause, OF CALIFORNIA in a cavalier fashion. This Member would take the military will be under enormous pressure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a moment to address the ongoing crisis in In­ as a new government sorts itself out. Thursday, June 4, 1998 donesia and to explore what the United States Clearly, the economic situation in Indonesia Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to and the international community can do to is dire. And most unfortunately, indications are take this opportunity to express some thoughts help stabilize that nation's economy and to that the situation will get worse before it gets regarding the legislation dealing with the pro­ help promote its nascent democratization. better. It is difficult for us to imagine how des­ posed tobacco settlement. Virtually all of Asia seems to be in turmoil perate conditions are. Credible economists es­ Several weeks ago I sent a letter to the these days, and Indonesia is no exception. timate that Indonesia will suffer negative eco­ Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Following months of economic turmoil and de­ nomic growth of between 20-25 percent in the Honorable TOM BULEY, asking that as the cline, unsatisfactory elections where the old 1998. It is hard to over-emphasize the degree Committee considers legislation in this area, regime sought an artificial vote of confidence, of hardship that Indonesia's people have faced that it include several elements which I believe and weeks of student protest, President in the past months, since the beginning of the are critical to decreasing the rate of tobacco Suharto resigned after 32 years of autocratic Asian financial crisis last summer. Yet, despite addiction among young people. I would briefly rule . He leaves behind a nation on the edge the hopeful signs on the political front, Indo­ like to outline these points. of chaos. Although we must give Suharto due nesia's economic crisis seems far from over. First, I strongly believe that any settlement credit for leading his country through several The economic challenges faced by Indonesia's legislation should include language requiring decades of strong economic growth and de­ new government would be daunting under the the General Accounting Office or other non­ velopment, this narrow economic success took best of circumstances. But these are anything partisan, respected organization to conduct place in the absence of the development of but the best of circumstances. periodic studies on the impact of any tobacco sound social and political institutions. The The questions now to be addressed include: legislation on tobacco usage by young Ameri­ media was stifled, as were other forms of po­ What steps must Indonesia take to pull its cans. These studies should examine tobacco litical and social expression. economy out of its nose-dive and restore in­ usage not only among both teenagers, but The tragic neglect of these institutions and vestor confidence? What are the prospects for also among pre-teenagers. basic human rights by President Suharto may Indonesia's future? What political reforms are These follow-up studies are necessary, I be­ overshadow his economic achievements; only necessary, and what are possible in the near lieve, for providing policy-makers, including history will tell. Ironically however, President term and the long term? What institutional fac­ members of Congress, with detailed informa­ Suharto's neglect of political reform while pro­ tors must first be addressed? And most impor­ tion on the success or failure of various as­ moting economic reform has perhaps done tantly, what are the implications of Indonesia's pects of a tobacco bill. The findings will also more to debunk the myth of Asian values and current economic and political crisis on U.S. serve as the basis for any future legislative or expose the Asian miracle than any other sin­ national interests? regulatory changes to our nation's tobacco-re­ gle action. These questions about Indonesia's eco­ duction efforts. Currently, it is estimated that Most importantly, however, Suharto's ne­ nomic and political future raise serious ques­ over 35 percent of high-school seniors glect of political reform has caused much tions for U.S. policy toward Indonesia. For ex­ smoke-a nineteen-year high-and that since human suffering and tragedy. Indonesia's re­ ample, as the largest shareholder in the IMF, 1991 smoking rates for both eighth and tenth cent past has been marked with violence and World Bank, and one of the largest in the graders have increased dramatically. It is im­ bloodshed. Over 500 people died in the riots Asian Development Bank, we must decide perative that any policies enacted are suc­ that left much of Jakarta's Chinatown in ruins. when these institutions should resume their fi­ cessful in reversing these alarming trends. Some estimates have the death toll much nancial assistance to the country and under Second, I also strongly urge that any to­ higher. Many elites fled the country along with what conditions. In making these decisions we bacco legislation include provisions aimed at the large expatriate community, taking their will appropriately have to decide how long a curtailing the use by young people of all to­ capital with them. Habibie caretaker government should last and bacco products, including smokeless tobacco The current situation in Indonesia is at the when elections can reasonably be held. and cigars. These products are very harmful same time both complex and fragile. The pub­ As a final note, this Member strongly be­ to young persons. I am particularly disturbed lic euphoria that accompanied Suharto's res­ lieves this is the time that the United States by a Centers for Disease Control study which ignation is already being replaced by the so­ should focus on the issue of East Timor. For found that 16 percent of boys in grades nine bering reality that Indonesia is entering a dan­ over two decades, East Timor has been a to twelve use smokeless tobacco products in gerous period. Suharto-who led his nation stumbling bloc to Indonesia's relations with the a thirty-day period. Other reports have found through a period of dynamic growth under an United States and with the European Union. that cigar usage has increased at an alarming autocratic system-has left behind a political There is a long and complicated history to this rate among American boys and girls. vacuum. The various social and political forces troubled corner of Asia, but suffice it to say 11148 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 that the West has never recognized the legal­ Although I know Jonette will remain a phone No Tobacco for Kids Act, a tough measure ity of the Indonesian incorporation of East call away for advice and support, her absence which would dramatically reduce teenage Timor. It would seem to me that there is an from the Second District DFL leadership will smoking. opportunity to put aside the old inflexible posi­ be sorely missed. My hat is off to Janette in The Bipartisan No Tobacco for Kids Act tions that the various sides have taken in the thanks for all of her assistance to me, her would increase the price of a pack of ciga­ past, and to look for new ways to move to­ community, and Minnesota. I wish her the best rettes by $1 .50 over three years. Health ex­ ward a mutually acceptable solution . Is there in the new challenges she undertakes. perts say that one of the most effective ways any role the United States might play in fos­ to reduce youth smoking is to raise the price tering such a renewed dialogue? of tobacco products. Except for a small Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Indonesia needs PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM amount of money dedicated to federal tobacco America's help and that of the international TOBACCO enforcement efforts and payments to settle community. Our actions must be bold, but not state lawsuits against the tobacco industry, all rash. We must be thoughtful, but not timid. HON. STEPHEN HORN funds raised are dedicated to reducing the Certainly, we must take care to preserve and OF CALIFORNIA federal debt. The bill validates the authority of strengthen the delicate unity which has man­ IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to aged to hold Indonesia together, but we must Thursday, June 4, 1998 regulate tobacco products, including stronger not allow a new government to fall back into warning labels, advertising restrictions, and the bad practices that doomed the Suharto re­ Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, one of the most detailed disclosure of all ingredients. The bill gime. unsettling recent public health trends has been sets aggressive targets to reduce youth to­ rising tobacco use among teenagers. In 1991 , bacco use by 80 percent over 10 years. 14 percent of eighth graders, 21 percent of IN HONOR OF JONETTE ENGAN The bill embodies the strong tobacco control tenth graders, and 28 percent of 12th graders measures supported by Dr. C. Everett Koop, smoked. By 1996, those percentages had former U.S. Surgeon General under President HON. DAVID MINGE risen to 21 percent of eighth graders, 30 per- Reagan, and Dr. Davis A. Kessler, former OF MINNESOTA cent of tenth graders, and 34 percent of Commissioner of the FDA under both Presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twelfth graders. dent Bush and President Clinton. Thursday, June 4, 1998 What is most infuriating is that tobacco com- By introducing this bill with strong bipartisan Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, today 1 rise to panies have geared their marketing toward support, we hope to keep our national effort honor Jonette Engan, a truly remarkable per- . children. Our nation was shocked several against teen smoking out the arena of partisan son with a distinguished record in her church, months ago to read about tobacco companies' posturing. Our children's lives are infinitely community and Minnesota politics. With great documents detailing their plans to market their more important than political gamesmanship, sadness, but best wishes, I announce products to children. In January, Times maga­ and infinitely more precious than Big Tobac­ Jonette's resignation from her leadership posi- zine reported that R.J . Reynolds official J.W. co's profit margins. tion as Chairperson of the Minnesota second Hind, in a 1975 memo, urged the company, The Senate is expected to vote soon on a District Democratic Farmer Labor party. maker of Camel, Winston and Salem ciga- comprehensive anti-tobacco bill sponsored by Jonette's commitment to the DFL has been rettes, to "increase its share penetration Sen. JOHN McCAIN (R-AZ). Legislation is still remarkable. Born into a family with strong DFL among the 14- 24 age group." In 1976, a ten­ being introduced and examined in the House. political roots, she has a keen sense of fair- year plan written for the board of directors of Congress should act expeditiously to send ness and how the political process can work R.J. Reynolds and stamped "RJR SECRET" anti-teen smoking legislation to the President. to improve our society. After years of volun- said that teenagers ages 14 to 18 were "an in­ America's children deserve nothing less. teering for candidates at every level of govern- creasing segment of the smoking population" ment, Jonette took over the reigns of Min- and suggested a brand targeted to them. After nesota's Second Congressional District DFL a subpoena from House Commerce Com­ TRIBUTE TO GOLD STAR PARENTS party. District Chairperson is a herculean task mittee Chairman TOM BULEY (R-VA), docu­ DAY anywhere, but the logistics of coordinating 28 ments were released showing that the tobacco counties is incredibly daunting. Janette thrived industry misled people with its health claims HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ in a position most would not even consider and covered up potentially damaging re­ OF TEXAS taking. search. Other documents showed that when IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The advice of Jonette Engan is sought by industry officials marketed tobacco products to candidates for public office at all levels. "young adults," they were referring to children Thursday, June 4, 1998 Jonette has helped numerous candidates un- as young as 13. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay derstand the political system and landscape. Their strategy worked. In the first four years tribute to Gold Star Parents Day, commemo­ Minnesota's state capital is populated by those that Camel ads featured the cartoon character rated in my home state of Texas on June 8. who aptly learned under Jonette's tutelage. Joe Camel, smokers under 18 who preferred Gold Star Parents is dedicated to honoring When I was a first time candidate, Jenette Camels rose from less than 1 percent to as those who inspire service to our nation in their walked this greenhorn through the nomination much as 30 percent of the market. Some stud­ children. Celebrated halfway between Mother's and electoral process with great patience, ex- ies even show that six-year-old are as fam iliar Day and Father's Day, Gold Star Parents Day cellent advice, and wonderful counsel. with Joe Camel as they are with Mickey is a reminder that behind every veteran who Despite the long hours, the DFL has not Mouse. serves his or her nation, there is a mother been Jonette's only interest. Jonette has bal- Big Tobacco did not care that people who AND a father who directly or indirectly moti­ anced an incredible time commitment to poli- start smoking at a young age are more likely vate a son or a daughter into service. tics as well as remaining active in her church, to become severely addicted than those who Founded in Laredo, Texas in 1971, Gold the Lutheran Women's League and numerous start at a later age. Big Tobacco shrugged at Star Parents boasts a membership that spans civic functions. the fact that approximately one-third of these the state. Among patriotic family organizations, With so many exciting experiences in her children who become smokers will eventually Gold Star Parents is one of the few of its kind life, Jonette will still tell you that her greatest die of smoking-related diseases. Big Tobacco in that it offers full membership to both moth­ achievement has been her family. Her hus- showed no concern that their product acts as ers and fathers of veterans. band, Dale, has been supportive and helpful in a "gateway drug" for children who enter a se­ Last week on Memorial Day we paused to accommodating Jonette's demanding sched- quence of drug use that can include alcohol , reflect upon the service of our nation's vet­ ule. The love of her children, Natasha and marijuana, and harder drugs. Big Tobacco's erans. Today, I urge you to consider the tre­ Nick, is obvious in her proud stories of their only concern was its bottom line. mendous sacrifice the brave mothers and fa­ latest achievements and adventures. I have It is imperative that Congress passes a bill thers of those veterans endure when they had the great pleasure of working with to curb teen smoking. In an effort to move that send their beloved off to war. Our nation's Natasha when she interned in my Washington process along, I recently joined a group of freedom is built upon the sacrifices of our na­ office. House members in introducing the Bipartisan tion's veterans. We must not forget that those June 4, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11149 sacrifices are borne foremost among the in the administrative regulations. Simply put, dolyn Gordon, Shanta Morris, Kyla Goliday, mothers and fathers of those veterans. current law does not prohibit the Administra­ Angel Jackson, Serenity Washington, For that I honor the parents and urge the re­ tion from relaxing these export controls and, Monique Wilkinson, TaJuana Bratcher, Shemeka Hall, Ebony Farris, Jeremy Boyd, membrance of the mothers and fathers of our therefore, a change in law is not necessary. Richarg Payne, Liz Edwards, Michelle Tay­ fallen heroes on June 8. lor, Tiffany S. Young, Tiffany Harwell, Jer­ emy Hunt, Melvin Robinson, Krystal N. TEENS URGE HOUSE ACTION ON Finnie, Kevin Washington, Selena D. Coulta, THE UNNECESSARY LEGISLATIVE COMPREHENSIVE TOBACCO BILL Sheeria Franklin, Erica Freeman, Catarica FIGHT OVER ENCRYPTION Rodgers, Brandi Terrell, Morris Doyle, Nakia HON. HAROID E. FORD, JR. Dowdy, Kenesha Payne, Ebony Stone, OF TENNESSEE Latoya Henderson, Shannon Martin, Shawn HON. DOUG BEREUTER Bragg, Marquita Palmoo, Willie Simmons, OF NEBRASKA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nick Anderson, Patria Bryant, Tabetha IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 4, 1998 Brown, Tina Hines, Allen S. Franklin, Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I call my col­ Rapheal Poole, Cammie Thomas, Clinton Thursday, June 4, 1998 Smith, Dernita Mobley, Carlos Richardson, leagues attention to almost 1,800 students Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 695, the Crystal Watson, James Boone, Cherenthia from Tennessee's Ninth Congressional District Security and Freedom Through Encryption Franklin, Tikeya Morris, Toya Bond, Shekia who want us to act immediately on a com­ (SAFE) Act is unnecessary legislation and Mouing, Carter Eugene, James Boone, Carlos prehensive tobacco bill. Young people have Richardson, Crystal Watson, Cherenthia should not be passed. Past service on the been and continue to be the targets of decep­ Franklin, LaDonna Boyd, Morris Reed, House Permanent Select Committee on Intel­ tive marketing tactics of cigarette companies Devin Williams, Jerome Jackson, Chris ligence has provided this Member with consid­ and in light of the industry's most recent lob­ Demble, Mariario Blair, Darrell Williams, erable evidence of the harmful effects this leg­ Kenneth Reid, Daniel Jefferson, Cheryl bying effort, I believe it is critical that the Smith, Audra Carr, David Williams, Bryant islation, in its current form, would have on our voices of those who are most affected by their national security and law enforcement efforts. Hall, Omari Benyoun, Gloyd Humphrey, practices be heard. It is my hope that these Tamika Roberts, Joshua Coleman, Alisa In addition, H.R. 695 would prohibit the Ad­ signatures will send a message to those who Wesley, and Autowe Jullair. ministration and specifically, the Bureau of Ex­ are captive to the powerful tobacco lobby that Humes Junior High School.-Patrice Mat­ port Administration, from striking the proper our children will no longer be manipulated into thew~, Nicole Hall,

11152 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1998 Melomise Felix, Ashley Hicks, Lakita Davis, SAILORS OF USS " REGISTER" AND TRIBUTE TO JACK SIZEMORE Tamara Ward, Marjuita Walton, Rashad Rob­ USS " INDIANAPOLIS" inson, Lashaquita Nix, Tieares Sims, Dy­ nasty Peete, Persha Johnson, Tiffany Bur­ HON. SIL~TRE REYES HON. MARCY KAPTUR ton, Shanna Layrock, Lavonne Williamson, OF TEXAS OF OHIO Shy Watson, Derrick Battle, Jaquiese Larry, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shakita Thomas, Dominique Casey, Senobia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 4, 1998 Rogers, Quincey Willborn, Lakeisha Brown, Thursday, June 4, 1998 Tamika Milan, Alla Kyles, Malishan Stigger, Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Desiree Bullard, Amy Dobbins, Travis recognize that on September 15-21, 1998, Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thompson, T 'sis Thomas, Camise survivors of the USS Register and USS Indi­ recognize the lifetime of contributions that Mr. Ddandridge, Denrell Walls, Venesia Hum­ anapolis will be having their reunion in El Jack Sizemore has made to our community phrey, Carl Layhr, Quinton Ray, T amieka Paso, Texas at the Howard Johnson Lodge. and district. On this, the occasion of his retire­ Works, Contisa Mathews, Gabrielle Oliver, The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was com­ ment, I wish to thank this tireless advocate for Cornelius Yancy, Cristen Young, Brenda missioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on the workers and families of our community for Reyes, Laheyda Wakefield, Henry Foreman, November 15, 1932. The ship served with his ardent support of our district and North­ Carlos Eddius, Lakesheya Nelson, Camille honor from Pearl Harbor through the last cam­ west Ohio. The position from which he is retir­ Adams, Sherrod Smith, Ashley Hill, Michael paign of World War II, sinking in action two ing, Director of Region 2-B of the United Auto Sharp, Paul Cartem, Jarvis Smith, Trenton weeks before the end of the war. On July 30, Workers Union and member of the UAW Inter­ Flemmins, Lashell Abston, Tiffany Burks, 1945, while sailing from Guam to Leyte, the national Executive Board, represents the pin­ Wanda Bailey, Tamika Ward, Lakesha Oneal, USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by Japanese nacle of a long and dedicated career. Renata Mosby, Byron Bell, Christina Wil­ submarine 1-58. The ship capsized and sank Born and educated in Toledo, at Whitmer liams, Marquette Walker, Kendra Collins, in twelve minutes. Survivors were spotted by High School and the University of Toledo, Mr. Monica Royal, Tiffany Smith, Alilcia a patrol aircraft on August 2nd. All air and sur­ Sizemore went to work as a precision grinder Cleaves, Marcus Brans, Tamekia Mosby, face units capable for rescue operations were in the same Dana Corporation plant that em­ dispatched to the scene at once. The USS Darrin Gandy, Michelle Green, Lakeisha ployed his father producing heavy-duty trans­ Ware, Antonio Hibbler, Caurtesia Register was among the several ships in­ missions. He wasted no time becoming in­ Shawcoant, Marra Wallace, Carcheon volved in the rescue. Upon completion of the volved in the union, UAW Local 12, and won Calloway, Tawanda Williams, Angel day and night search on August 8, 316 men election as a steward in the Dana Unit one Hollowell, Barbara Gant, Elinor Cleaves, were rescued out of a crew of 1, 199. Kevin Birch, Jaweka Betts, T ania Combs, The USS Register (APD-92/DE233) served year after beginning his employment. Three Chasity Allen, George Webster, Chearm in the Pacific theater of operation as an attack years later, he was elected as a member of Meggan, Jessica Young, Asia King, Anesha personnel destroyer during World War II. On the unit's shop committee and a UAW Con­ Holmes, Erving Lewis, Lakenshea Bell, May 20, 1945, the ship survived a hit by a vention delegate. Stacey Holbon, Katrina Becton, Dorothy Japanese Kamikaze plane off the island of When the UAW Dana National Negotiating Carter, Erin P . Evan, Trineka Brown, Audria Okinawa, sustaining casualties and heavy hull Committee was founded in 1967, Mr. Ardison, Ciena Bibbs, Catisa Proctor, Erika damages, after shooting down three enemy Sizemore was on board as a member. He par­ Bennett, Jarvis Taylor, Esqua Brown, suicide planes. On August 3rd, the USS Reg­ ticipated in national bargaining with the com­ Bodney Bolden, Ricardo Anthony, Mac Hasha, Mac Pinney, Michael Nabors, Latoria ister was among eight ships that rescued mittee until 197 4. He was also Vice President Jones, Alteena Edwards, Gloria Williams, some survivors of the ill-fated USS Indianap­ of the UAW Dana Council and Chairperson of Tiffany Hill, Shannon Jessey, Sheledal olis the Dana Unit Shop Committee during that Hayworth, Hanley Young, Rodney Royers, After distinguished service, the USS Reg­ same time. Before being elected as Director of Zippora Lawson, E rick Terry, Herbert John­ ister was decommissioned March 31, 1946 at UAW Region 2-B in 1986, he served as Inter­ son, Lonniel Williams, Fredric Harriett, Green Cove Springs, Florida on the Saint national Representative and Assistant Direc­ Renelde Andrews, Aquariees Anderson, Johns River. In the Spring of 1966 it was tor. Throughout his career he has fought for Kendria Andrews, Courtney Mass, Erica struck from the Naval Reserve Fleet and sub­ the betterment of the standard of living for all Carlock, P am Dick erson, Columbus Wil­ sequently transferred to the Republic of China our citizenry. liams, Lionel Blackshire, Chris Evans, Navy and renamed the Tai Shan. Mr. Sizemore's presence has not been lim­ We the surviving shipmates of the USS Latasha Ross, Tymissa Brooks, Monica Har­ ited to the labor community. He has given his rell, Nicole Chares, Wilbert Smith, Maurice Register and the survivors of the USS Indian­ time and energy in the education, sports and Shields, Justin Smith, Hillary Nutz, Donald apolis value the memories of their service in business circles of Toledo. He is a member of Schmith, Terri Johnson, Carnika Toliver, the United States Navy and our shipmates the University of Toledo Board of Trustees, Sheri ca Elliot, Kyna Gray, Kelli Puckett, who are no longer with us and are not forgot­ Menisha Moore, Crystal Thomas, Demetria ten for their distinguished service and eternal the Private Industry Council of Toledo, the Dotch, Mylenkia Willer, Margita Douglas, brotherhood. Rest in peace shipmates. On Board of Trustees of the United Way and St. Leia Giray, Biannca Thomas, Duntinese their behalf, we honor them and Paul James Vincent Hospital, to name a few. He is also Davis, Eric Porter, Dorian Ross, Shanikka Register, for whom our ship was named for, active in the Democratic party, serving on the Hayes, Sriez Phannarath, Jamaal Rufus, who was killed in action while serving aboard State Executive Committee and Democratic Dudie Cannon, Arcka Simmons, Kimberly National Committee. Spight, Shanika Brown, Terrance Williams, the ill-fated USS Arizona, December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.-Service members of During all this service, he and his wife, Christopher Sain, Bridget Barr, April Carol, have raised eight children and are en­ Jamison, Tameka Burns, Stephanie Scott, the USS Register and Indianapolis Charles Douglas, Travis Williams, and The sailors of the USS Register and Indian­ joying the blessing of fifteen grandchildren. As LaToya Johnson. apolis served the United States of America he completes his tenure as leadership of the with honor and distinction. These veterans of United Auto Workers, our entire community WWI I contributed to end the war in the Pacific warmly congratulates him for his steady lead­ and the war as a whole. They deserve a page ership and careful negotiating skills that have in history, for their story is a reminder of all retained jobs, upgraded our way of life, and the servicemen and women who gave their given strength to the cause of workers lives to preserve the freedoms that we take for throughout our nation. Godspeed to Jack and granted today. Carol and their family in years hence.