H8274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 6, 2004 School West on Long Island he pursued an be a reference to the Congressman Jack man Jack Fields, by renaming the post undergraduate degree at SUNY Albany. Fol- Fields Post Office. office in Kingwood, , where he lowing school, Finn began a career in law en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and his family live, as the ‘‘Congress- forcement marked by innovation and success. ant to the rule, the gentleman from man Jack Fields Post Office.’’ A 13-year veteran of the Albany force, John Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) and the gen- He represented the 8th District of Finn served admirably throughout his career tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each Texas from 1981 to 1997, 16 years. He re- and during that tenure received two lifesaving will control 20 minutes. tired really at the pinnacle of his ca- awards from his department and the 2000 Of- The Chair recognizes the gentleman reer for a very powerful reason, to ficer of the Year from the Kiwanis Club. On from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN). spend more time with his family, his July 26th, 2004, New York State officially rec- GENERAL LEAVE wonderful wife, Lynn, and children, ognized the contributions of Lieutenant Finn Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask daughters Jordan and Lexi and stepson by posthumously awarding him the Governor’s unanimous consent that all Members Josh Hughes. Jack left as chairman of Police Officer of the Year Award for 2003. may have 5 legislative days within the House Committee on Commerce’s Lieutenant Finn was a model policeman and which to revise and extend their re- Telecommunications and Finance Sub- family man, dedicating his life to protecting marks and include extraneous material committee, a very important post, and others. Finn’s commitment to the well being of on the bill under consideration. as vice chairman of the Committee’s others remains visible in the good works of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Commerce, Trade and Hazardous Mate- Children and Family Services Unit of the Al- objection to the request of the gen- rials Subcommittee. bany Police Department, which Finn helped tleman from Tennessee? For those who know him, Jack was create. Lieutenant Finn’s surviving family in- There was no objection. born in Humble, Texas, on February 3, cludes his wife Maura McNulty-Finn and Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1952. His family had lived and has lived daughters Clara and Molly. myself such time as I may consume. on the same plot of land since the During his final days, Lieutenant Finn con- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4232 honors a very 1860s. His family is remarkable. Those tinued to exemplify bravery and fortitude by distinguished former Member of this who know his dad and for all the con- fighting hard for nearly 2 months after taking body, Congressman Jack Fields of tributions, the special place he played three bullets from a semiautomatic weapon. Texas, with whom I had the privilege of in the Humble community; his mom, Thankfully, Finn’s murderer now resides be- serving. Congressman Fields, who made who was beloved by all; his brother hind bars, and in a testament to Lieutenant a living as a businessman and attorney, Jess, a distinguished community lead- Finn’s affect on the community, nearly 5,000 was elected as a Republican Member of er; his wife, Lynn, a top educator/ people attended a public service in his honor. the 97th and to the seven succeeding school board member for many years. Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my deepest Congresses. He served in the House His whole family is just remarkable. So condolences to John Finn’s family and friends from 1981 until 1987. there is no exception; Jack was, as and I am happy to help memorialize this brave Many of us had a chance to work well. man by designating a Federal building in his alongside Congressman Fields, and we Jack earned his Bachelor’s degree honor. I reserve the balance of my time. could not be happier about this post of- from Baylor in Waco, Texas, in 1974. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no fice designation in his honor. He was a While attending Baylor, Jack served an further requests for time, and I yield very devoted Representative of the peo- unprecedented two terms as school back the balance of my time. ple of Texas and the Nation as a whole. body president and was twice named The SPEAKER pro tempore. The He was a leading member of the House Outstanding Baylor Man. In 1977, Jack question is on the motion offered by Committee on Energy and Commerce earned his law degree from Baylor Law the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. and contributed to this body and to School and for 9 years has served as a DUNCAN) that the House suspend the this country in ways too numerous to trustee. As one rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5053. mention at this time. would imagine, he is a little partial to The question was taken; and (two- I commend the gentleman from the Baylor Bears. thirds having voted in favor thereof) Texas (Mr. BRADY) for honoring Con- Jack served as a member of the Tele- the rules were suspended and the bill gressman Jack Fields in this legisla- communications and Finance Sub- was passed. tion. I urge passage of this bill. committee from 1985 until his retire- A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ment. During his years of service he the table. my time. had maintained jurisdiction over inter- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I national and interstate telecommuni- f yield myself such time as I may con- cations. It oversaw the Federal Com- b 1745 sume. munications Commission, as well as Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join in the telephone, cellular, cable and CONGRESSMAN JACK FIELDS POST consideration of H.R. 4232, to redesig- broadcast industries, among others. It OFFICE nate the facility of the United States also worked on issues at the Security Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to Postal Service located at 4025 Feather and Exchange Commission, as well as suspend the rules and pass the bill Lakes Way in Kingwood, Texas, as the activities of investment bankers, stock (H.R. 4232) to redesignate the facility of ‘‘Congressman Jack Fields Post Of- brokers, investment advisers, stock ex- the United States Postal Service lo- fice.’’ changes, and the mutual fund industry. cated at 4025 Feather Lakes Way in Congressman Fields represented him- As subcommittee chairman in 1995, Kingwood, Texas, as the ‘‘Congressman self extremely well as a Member of this Jack Fields led the effort in the House Jack Fields Post Office’’. body, has an outstanding record of to enact the first comprehensive re- The Clerk read as follows: service not only to the people of his form of the Communications Act of H.R. 4232 community but to the people of the Na- 1934 in more than 6 decades, the meas- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion. It is appropriate that we would ure promoting greater competition in resentatives of the United States of America in name a postal facility in his honor. all telecommunications-related indus- Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tries. Congress passed the legislation, SECTION 1. CONGRESSMAN JACK FIELDS POST my time. and President Clinton signed it into OFFICE. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield law in February of 1996. (a) REDESIGNATION.—The facility of the such time as he may consume to the As subcommittee chairman, Jack’s United States Postal Service located at 4025 distinguished gentleman from Texas efforts led to passage of the National Feather Lakes Way in Kingwood, Texas, and (Mr. BRADY), the sponsor of this legis- Securities Markets Improvement Act known as the Kingwood Post Office, is here- lation. of 1996, which protects investors while by redesignated as the ‘‘Congressman Jack Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it also promoting greater efficiency and Fields Post Office’’. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, is a wonderful honor to join with my capital formation in the financial mar- map, regulation, document, paper, or other Republican and Democrat friends, the kets. Jack also played a critical role in record of the United States to the facility re- Texas delegation of this Chamber, to passing the Securities Litigation Re- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to honor our former colleague Congress- form Act that reforms the Federal civil

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:46 Oct 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06OC7.092 H06PT2 October 6, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8275 justice system regarding private secu- in telecommunications as chairman of Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I thank rities litigation. the Telecommunications and Finance the gentleman for yielding me this He has been nothing close to retired Subcommittee, he has also used his ex- time. since he left Congress. He has set up pertise to advocate for the continent of I also join in support of this tribute his own firm, has stayed involved in his Africa. During his tenure, I had the to Jack Fields, with whom I did serve. ranching and timber interests. He pleasure of traveling to South Africa He is certainly very deserving of this opened the 21st Century Group, a with Jack on a trip organized by the tribute. Washington-based governmental affairs newly formed, at that time, Discovery Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, firm. He sits on the board of directors Channel Global Education Fund. We it is my pleasure to yield 1 minute to of AIM Mutual funds, the eighth larg- have served together as board members the gentleman from Florida (Mr. est mutual fund company in the United of the fund, which provides schools and BOYD). States; and Administaff, a premier pro- community centers in underserved Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, I thank my fessional employer organization with areas with televisions, VCRs, satellite friend from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for clients nationwide, based in Kingwood. technology, teacher training, and the yielding me time. In addition, he sits on the board of ongoing delivery of relevant video pro- I will not take long. I think many the Discovery Channel Global Edu- gramming. The organization, which Members have been here talking about cation Fund, a nonprofit organization reaches over 130,000 children and their Jack Fields and folks that served with dedicated to providing education re- communities throughout South Africa, him. I, like the gentleman from Texas sources to people in need throughout Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Mexico, (Mr. BRADY), did not have the oppor- the world through the use of tech- and Peru, is expanding now into Roma- tunity to serve with him, but I have nology. nia, Angola, India, Namibia, and Af- gotten to know him quite well. Let me close with this: Jack Fields ghanistan. I first heard about him when I was in served for 16 years with distinction and Jack’s work on telecommunications the State legislature working in Flor- integrity, with firm, conservative prin- issues in Congress sparked an interest ida and we were doing a rewrite of the ciples. He was a champion for veterans, in his using the latest technology to telecommunications law. We knew that a champion for small business, a cham- improve education in rural villages Jack Fields was the subcommittee pion for the second amendment and for through distance learning and other in- chairman and would ultimately take family values, which he lived each day novations. After Congressman Mickey some of what we did and use it as a of his life. He reached across the aisle Leland’s untimely death, Jack honored model. At least we hoped he would. to work with Members and became him by introducing legislation in his After I got here and got to know close friends with former Congressman name to improve the quality of life for Jack Fields, then I began to under- Mickey Leland. They worked together children in Africa by improving access stand what people were saying about on issues related to poverty and hunger to worldwide educational resources him and what you heard here today throughout the world. through satellite technology. about what a broad-reaching gen- I am so proud to serve in the seat Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to sup- tleman he was, not only in terms of the that Jack Fields held for 16 years. The port this bill, and I know my col- legislation that he worked on but also citizens of Humble and Kingwood in leagues will join me in congratulating in his friends on both sides of the aisle. the Eighth Congressional District join our former colleague and a terrific He just always has done a great job. me in honoring Jack Fields in naming human being, Jack Fields, on achieving He has been involved in so many dif- the post office in Kingwood after him this great distinction. ferent kinds of legislation, tele- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield so that future generations within our communications, environmental pol- such time as he may consume to the community will know Jack Fields’s icy, national security improvements gentleman from Texas (Mr. CARTER). and many, many other issues in his 16- service to Texas, service to Humble, (Mr. CARTER asked and was given Kingwood, and service to our great Na- permission to revise and extend his re- year career. I am glad to come today and support tion. I am proud to be part of this ef- marks.) fort. Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank this legislation which will honor Jack Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I the gentleman for yielding me this Fields. yield such time as he may consume to time to pay tribute to Jack Fields Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. today. it is my pleasure to yield 1 minute to PAYNE). While Jack and I never served to- the gentleman from California (Mr. (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given gether in this distinguished body, I am HONDA). permission to revise and extend his re- well aware of the distinguished career Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I thank marks.) that he had here in Congress for 16 my friend from Illinois for yielding me Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I am years and the contributions he made to time. pleased to rise in support of this reso- our great State of Texas. Whether he Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong lution to name the post office in was playing a major role in passing the support of H.R. 4232, to redesignate the Kingwood, Texas, after our former col- landmark Communications Act of 1996 facility of the United States Postal league, a man I am proud to call a or his reputation for excellent con- Service located at 4025 Feather Lakes friend, Jack Fields. He is certainly de- stituent service to the people back Way in Kingwood, Texas, as the ‘‘Con- serving of this honor. home that took care of him and he gressman Jack Fields Post Office.’’ I As a Member of the House of Rep- took care of constantly, Jack set the urge my colleagues to join me in hon- resentatives, Jack embodied the finest pace and standard for each of us who oring Jack Field’s accomplishments qualities of public service. He was dili- have followed him to Congress. and life of dedicated public service. gent and hard working on behalf of his Jack was the epitome of a Congress- In 1981, Jack was elected to the U.S. constituents. But he also distinguished man who worked in a bipartisan man- House of Representatives by the voters himself through the courtesy with ner, except when he was playing third of Texas Eighth Congressional District. which he treated colleagues of both base for the GOP in the annual con- During his 16 years as a Member of the parties. He reached across the aisle to gressional baseball game or was the House, Jack distinguished himself as a form friendships with our late col- ‘‘short but slow’’ power forward in the statesman and a leader, earning an im- league, who served with me in the Con- congressional basketball game. pressive legislative record. gressional Black Caucus, Mickey Le- I thank Jack for his service to Texas As chairman of the House Committee land of , Texas. In an era where and to the United States Congress. on Commerce Subcommittee on Tele- there was too little emphasis on civil- This recognition today is well de- communications, Jack led the effort in ity, Jack never lost the sense of deco- served. the House to enact the first com- rum or his ability to respect the opin- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I prehensive reform of the Communica- ion of others. yield such time as he may consume to tions Act of 1934, legislation that was While Jack is best known for his the gentleman from New York (Mr. designed to promote competition in all leadership in enacting key legislation MCNULTY). telecommunications-related industries

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:46 Oct 08, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06OC7.155 H06PT2 H8276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 6, 2004 and create an environment in which a post office for a man who always knew how In fact, I look back at these days with a new telecommunications technologies to deliver for his constituents. This is a fitting sense of nostalgia, when Democrats and Re- could flourish. tribute to a gifted legislator who represented publicans would and could work together to This act, known as the Telecommuni- the 8th Congressional District of Texas in the get things done. The most important thing for cations Act of 1996, was signed into law U.S. House of Representatives from 1980 to Congressman Fields was to take every effort by President Clinton. It is widely ac- 1996. to move towards a better America. It wasn’t knowledged that this legislation en- I was proud to serve with Jack on the Com- partisanship, or special interests, his goal was couraged the extraordinary innovation mittee on Commerce from 1982 to 1996. In to help the 8th congressional district of Texas, and growth in telecommunications and 1995, Jack became the Chairman of the Com- the State of Texas, and the United States of Internet service. mittee’s Subcommittee on Telecommuni- America. I truly believe that the 108th Con- While serving as the ranking member cations and Finance. As the Subcommittee’s gress would work much better if we had more on the Committee on Merchant Marine Ranking Member, I worked closely with Jack men and women like Congressman Jack and Fisheries, Jack was instrumental on the first comprehensive reform of the Com- Fields. He had the ability to look beyond par- in overhauling our Nation’s oil spill li- munications Act of 1934—The Telecommuni- tisanship to the real issues that were facing ability laws in the wake of the Exxon cations Act of 1996—which was designed to our country and take them on head first. Valdez accident in Alaska. He also ad- encourage competition in all telecommuni- And so I support this bill with open arms. vocated for the protection of endan- cations-related industries and create an envi- Congressman Fields is a great friend, a loyal gered species and wetlands; fisheries ronment in which new telecommunications ally, and true gentleman. Supporting this bill is and wildlife refuges; promotion of technologies could thrive. President Clinton the least we can do to honor the truly excel- American ports and Merchant Marine signed the bill into law in February 1996. lent and distinguished career of Congressman and the safety of the cruise ship indus- Jack was a trusted colleague. More impor- Jack Fields. try. tantly, he was, and is, one of my best friends. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no Following his retirement from Con- He was a master legislator and a master bas- additional speakers, and I urge passage gress in 1997, Jack opened two compa- ketball player. On the House Floor or on the of this bill to honor our good friend and nies, Twenty-First Century Group, basketball floor, he was always an MVP. He colleague, Congressman Jack Fields. Inc., a Washington, D.C., based govern- worked across party lines to move legislation Mr. Speaker, I yield back balance of mental affairs and strategic planning forward that benefited the American people. my time. company, and Texana Global, Inc., an He has retired from Congress, but his distin- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. guished legacy remains. international trade corporation SHIMKUS). The question is on the mo- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker I rise headquartered in his hometown of tion offered by the gentleman from Humble, Texas. Jack also continues to today in support of H.R. 4232, which would designate the U.S. Postal Service located at Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) that the House serve as vice president of Rosewood suspend the rules and pass the bill, Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4025 Feather Lakes Way in Kingswood, Texas as the ‘‘Congressman Jack Fields Post Of- H.R. 4232. which his family has owned and oper- fice.’’ The question was taken; and (two- ated since the 1930s. Congressman Jack Fields was born in Hum- thirds having voted in favor thereof) Mr. Speaker, once again I would like ble, Texas. He received his bachelor of arts the rules were suspended and the bill to congratulate Jack on the contribu- and his law degree from Baylor University in was passed. tions he has made and strongly encour- Waco, Texas and was admitted to the Texas A motion to reconsider was laid on age my colleagues to support this legis- bar in 1977. He served as a Member of Con- the table. lation in recognition of his significant gress from 1981 to 1997. During his tenure in f contributions to this country. Congress he served as Chairman of the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I House Telecommunications Act of 1934, IRMA RANGEL POST OFFICE yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman which was passed as the 1996 Telecommuni- BUILDING APOLITANO). from California (Ms. N cations Act. He was also instrumental in re- Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I writing the National Securities Market Improve- suspend the rules and pass the bill thank the gentleman for yielding me ment Act of 1996 and the Securities Litigation (H.R. 4829) to designate the facility of time. Reform Act. the United States Postal Service lo- Mr. Speaker, as you have heard, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, cated at 103 East Kleberg in Kingsville, there have been very many accolades I am honored to be here today to pay tribute Texas, as the ‘‘Irma Rangel Post Office directed at Jack Fields, former Mem- to a friend and former Colleague, Jack Fields, Building’’. ber of Congress. I would like to repeat as I rise in strong support of this Bill. Although The Clerk read as follows: them all, but time is short. I only had the pleasure of serving 1 term with I have got to say that I have met the Congressman Fields we developed an imme- H.R. 4829 gentleman. I have heard of his accom- diate and lasting friendship that has only Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- plishments. I have been able to work strengthened as time has passed. I count my- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, with his staff. And I can tell you that self fortunate to have served that 1 term with he really, truly is a dedicated public SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF IRMA RANGEL him. POST OFFICE BUILDING. servant. I am very happy to lend my Congressman Fields blessed the 8th con- support, and I trust that my colleagues (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the gressional district of Texas with 16 years of United States Postal Service located at 103 will join us, as this was truly a person service through his constant dedication to his East Kleberg in Kingsville, Texas, shall be dedicated to representing his district constituents and determination to do what was known and designated as the ‘‘Irma Rangel and the people of the United States of right. He was a role model both in his district, Post Office Building’’. America. the State of Texas, and here in Congress. He (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues worked tirelessly for his constituents and our map, regulation, document, paper, or other to support passage of the bill, H.R. 4232, great Nation and he was, and is, a truly great record of the United States to the facility re- that will name the Jack Fields Post Of- American. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to fice in the City of Kingwood, Texas. be a reference to the ‘‘Irma Rangel Post Of- I have many fond memories of the two fice Building’’. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I years we worked together, but probably the would like to thank the gentleman one most important thing I remember about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) for his Congressman Fields was his willingness and ant to the rule, the gentleman from indulgence, and I yield back the bal- ability to cross the aisle. Congressman Fields Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) and the gen- ance of my time. was a strong Republican, yet that did not pre- tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor vent him from engaging and working with will control 20 minutes. of a friend and former colleague, Jack Fields Democrats on a range of topics. For Con- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of Texas. Today the House has designated a gressman Fields there were many issues that from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN). post office in Jack’s home state of Texas the were larger and more important than partisan- GENERAL LEAVE ‘‘Congressman Jack Fields Post Office.’’ On ship. Congressman Fields truly was a man of Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House Floor this afternoon, we’re naming honor and dignity. unanimous consent that all Members

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