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SOLOMON AMENDMENT ON MILI­ no research money from the Department of skills by holding one or more specific youth TARY RECRUITMENT ON CAMPUS Defense. leadership positions in his patrol and/or troop. INTRODUCES A USEFUL MEAS­ That logical philosophy is the work of Rep. This young man has distinguished himself in URE OF ACCOUNT ABILITY Gerald Solomon, a New York Republican. accordance with these criteria. * * * Solomon said he considers it out­ For his Eagle Scout project, Morgan coordi­ rageous that recruiting isn't allowed on a HON. DOUG BEREUTER number of campuses. Branches of the State nated the first major cleaning since 1935 of the Briggs Lot Cemetery in Warwick, RI. OF NEBRASKA University of New York, among others, have Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES banned it in retaliation for a Reserve Offi­ cers Training Corps policy of not accepting to join me in saluting Eagle Scout Morgan An­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 gays and lesbians as ROTC cadets. SUNY ad­ drew Lombard Goulet. In turn, we must duly Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, shortly be­ ministrators said the Solomon amendment recognize the Boy Scouts of America for es­ fore this body recessed for the Memorial Day would cost the system's 29 campuses about tablishing the Eagle Scout Award and the $21 million a year. district work session, this body approved an strenuous criteria its aspirants must meet. This Nationwide, recruiting is banned at an es­ program has through its 80 years honed and amendment to the defense authorization that timated 130 colleges and universities. Alarm prohibits research grants to colleges and uni­ about Solomon's amendment was quick to enhanced the leadership skills and commit­ versities who prohibit military recruiters from materialize. Critics said withholding defense ment to public service of many outstanding using their campus facilities. This Member contracts would harm some of the nation's Americans, two dozen of whom now serve in strongly supported the amendment, and con­ best universities. the House. gratulates the distinguished Member from New But the nation's best universities will be It is my sincere belief that Morgan Andrew York [Mr. SOLOMON] for raising the issue. harmed only if they let themselves be Lombard Goulet will continue his public serv­ harmed. No one proposes to take away their ice and in so doing will further distinguish him­ At the present time, military recruiting is freedom to weigh their options and decide banned at over 130 institutions of higher learn­ self and consequently better his community. I what is more important-protesting the join friends, colleagues, and family who this ing, largely in response to the Pentagon's po­ ROTC policy or being eligible for the coveted sition on homosexuals in the military. In ban­ research funds. Those are the kinds of moral week salute him. ning military recruiters, the universities are choices that individuals and organizations making wholly inappropriate value judgments have to make all the time. No reason exists MISSISSIPPI RIVER STEWARDSHIP that universities shouldn't have to face the about the Armed Forces, and they undermine MONTH the absolutely essential efforts of the Armed consequences of their actions. The Solomon amendment, if enacteu, Forces to recruit and retain the highest quality would present logical consequences to be HON. JIM RAMSTAD military force. considered. It would also present an oppor­ OF MINNESOTA While a university may have the right to ban tunity for colleges and universities-the op­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military recruiters on a matter of principle, it is portunity to resolve the moral contradiction also true that the U.S. Government can re­ they create when they snub military recruit­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 spond by denying the billions of dollars of de­ ers while soaking up all the Pentagon re­ Mr. RAM ST AD. Mr. Speaker, on June 1, fense research grants that traditionally go to search dollars they can get their hands on. Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson proclaimed these institutions. This is precisely what the the month of June to be "Mississippi River Stewardship Month." I rise today to join Gov­ Solomon amendment would have done, and in TRIBUTE TO MORGAN ANDREW ernor Carlson in support of this important doing so, an important measure of account­ LOMBARD GOULET ability would have been introduced into the project. matter. The Mississippi River, an integral part of As was noted in a May 25, 1994, editorial HON. JACK REED Minnesota and our national history, begins as in the Omaha World Herald: OF RHODE ISLAND a small stream in northern Minnesota and No one proposed to take a way their free­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flows 650 miles through our State. The river dom to weigh their options and decide what Wednesday, June 8, 1994 . travels a total of 2,400 miles, through 10 is more important-protesting the ROTC pol­ States, until it drains into the Gulf of Mexico. icy or being eligible for the coveted research Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa­ This mighty river is significant not only to the funds. Those are the kinds of moral choices lute a distinguished young man from Rhode cities within my home State, but also to many that individuals and organizations have to Island who has attained the rank of Eagle other cit,ies within our great Nation. make all the time. No reason exists that uni­ Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He is The Mississippi is significant not only for versities shouldn't have to face the con­ Morgan Andrew Lombard Goulet of Troop 1 in sequences of their actions. commerce, but also for its intrinsic beauty. East Greenwich, RI, and he is honored this Families throughout history have enjoyed its Mr. Speaker, this Member would ask to week for his noteworthy achievement. scenic and recreational value. As one who has place in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the Not every young American who joins the often enjoyed the benefits of this river, I would Omaha World Herald editorial, entitled "If Re­ Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout like to encourage others along the river to join cruiters Not Welcome, Forget the Cash." This Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy with Minnesota in cleaning up and preserving Member would commend it to his colleagues. Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout the riverfront areas. [From the Omaha World Herald, May 25, must fulfill requirements in the areas of leader­ On Tuesday, June 14, Minnesota residents 1994] ship, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn are participating in a river cleanup rally. Many IF RECRUITERS NOT WELCOME, FORGET THE 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required local groups have already pledged to adopt a CASH from areas such as citizenship in the commu­ section of the riverbank. Thus far, groups have The U.S. House Tuesday advanced an nity, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the adopted nearly 700 miles of shore. amendment that, if it becomes law, should world, safety, environmental science, and first Mr. Speaker, I heartily applaud the efforts of help sdm"e colleges and universities follow aid. Minnesotans to clean up the Mississippi River, their principles more consistently. It applies to institutions of higher edu­ .As he progresses through the Boy Scout and I wholeheartedly encourage other States cation that won't let military recruiters use ranks, a Scout must demonstrate participation to join us on this mission to keep the Mis­ campus facilities. By a vote of 271-126, the in increasingly more responsible service sissippi River clean, healthy, and preserved House said that no recruiting should mean projects. He must also demonstrate leadership for future generations.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12359 CONGRATULATIONS TO Word of his outstanding efforts for Senator three-fifths vote of the total membership of HARBORITES CROATION FRATER­ Goldwater reached Ronald Reagan, who was the House and Senate could vote to approve NAL UNION LODGE 856 campaigning for Governor of California. In an unbalanced budget, an arrangement that would greatly increase the power of minority 1966, Mr. Van Court joined Mr. Reagan's blocs in Congress. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY campaign and later served as the liaison be­ Third, a BBA delays action. Even if ap­ OF INDIANA tween the Governor's office and the LAPD proved by Congress, it would still require ap­ once Reagan was elected. His duties with the proval by the States, which could take sev­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Governor's office grew to encompass the or­ eral years. Furthermore, a BBA would not, Wednesday, June 8, 1994 ganization and administration of all of Gov­ on its own, balance the budget, leaving that ernor Reagan's personal security, as well as to future decisions by Congress. So the po­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis­ litically difficult decisions on tough cuts or tinct honor to congratulate the Harborites the performance of security checks on guber­ raising taxes are put off to another day. Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 856 on the natorial appointments and the service of liai­ Fourth, a BBA could lead to involvement joyous occasion of its 1OOth anniversary and son with law enforcement officials in locations of the courts in budget policy issues, decid­ 50-year membership banquet. where Governor Reagan visited. ing whether the provisions are being met and This year the Creation Fraternal Union 856 In 1970, Mr. Van Court began his career what action to take if they are not. The will hold this event at Knights of Columbus with the U.S. Marshals Service with an ap­ slow, complex judicial process does not·mesh well with economic policy which needs to be Hall in East Chicago, IN. This eventful day will pointment from President Richard Nixon. He flexible to respond to changing conditions. be celebrated with a dinner at Knights of Co­ was appointed U.S. marshal by President Fifth, Congress and the President could try lumbus Hall, with entertainment provided by Ronald Reagan in 1982 and was again ap­ to evade its requirements-through basing the very popular tamburizata combo from Chi­ pointed by President George Bush. In the budgets on unrealistic scenarios, putting cago known as Slanina Tamburitza orchestra. years he has served as marshal, Mr. Van spending " off-budget", and using mandates Traditionally, the anniversary ceremony in­ Court has done an exemplary job of carrying or regulations to shift costs, for example, re­ cludes a recognition of those who have out the many duties of his position, including quiring states or private businesses to pay for more health care coverage. achieved 50 years of membership. Honorees providing security to the Federal judiciary, Finally, most proposed BBAs do not distin­ who have pledged faithfully for 50 years will transporting Federal prisoners to court and guish between spending for general operating be honored on June 26, 1994. They include: penitentiaries and assisting local officials with expenses and spending for capital invest­ Richard Bartolac, Caroline Cacich, Mary narcotics enforcement. I applaud the fine job ments (such as investments in research, edu­ Kaminski, John Kresich, Edward Pavlecich, he and his 75-member team have done in this cation, and infrastructure). I believe that Walter Perko, Elizabeth Rardin, Frances district of approximately 5 million people. borrowing for long-term investments to in­ Rubick, Mary Seremet, Joseph Simatovich, crease economic growth can make sense and Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I should not be subject to balanced budget re­ Mary Starr, John Zafran, Mary Benkovich, Jo­ rise to recognize Arthur Van Court for his quirements. sephine Boniecki, Magdalene Carter, Ann commitment to the ~astern district of Califor­ REASONS FOR SUPPORTING Felix, Margarita lspas, Evelyn Kapetanovic, nia. I ask my colleagues to join me in con­ Despite these concerns, I did, for several Vincent Kirrin, Marquerite Machalk, Lillian gratulating him and wishing him happiness reasons, vote for a balanced budget amend­ Mestrovich, Victoria Misik, Rose Polis, Joe and success in all of his future endeavors. ment. Rybicki, Angelina Seremet, John Simatovich, First, Congress has tried many different Joseph Spolarich, and Stella Tonkovich. approaches to bring down the deficit, includ­ I am honored to commend every member WASHINGTON REPORT ing deficit limits, tax increases, caps on do­ for their commitment and dedication they have mestic spending, cuts in spending, and pay­ as-you-go requirements for new spending. displayed toward the Croatian Fraternal Union HON. LEE H. HAMILTON While the deficits have come down and cer­ Lodge Number 856. It is my sincere hope that OF INDIANA tain areas of spending have been curtailed, this 1OOth anniversary and 50-year member­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the deficits are expected to increase at the ship banquet prove to be a momentous occa­ turn of the century. sion for the members of the Harborites Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Second, I see no evidence that there is any­ Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 856. Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thing else on the horizon that will work to insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, bring the budget back into balance. It is often said that all we need is strong presi­ June 1• 1994, into the CONGRESSIONAL dential leadership and political will to make SALUTE TO ARTHUR F. VAN RECORD. COURT the tough choices. Yet no President since A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT Carter has submitted a balanced budget. Def­ In March, the House considered several icit spending has become an intractable HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI versions of a balanced budget constitutional problem. A fundamental change is needed. OF CALIFORNIA amendment (BBA). None received the two­ Third, large deficits are no longer just a matter of fiscal policy but increasingly a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thirds vote necessary to adopt a constitu­ tional amendment. The version getting the factor in our nation's economic security, and Wednesday, June 8, 1994 most votes would have required the Presi­ thus are a legitimate area for constitutional Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dent to propose a balanced budget each year, amendment. They drain our national savings and, although Congress could change the and lead to stagnant productivity growth salute Arthur F. Van Court, who is retiring and income growth. They make it difficult if from 19 years of successful public service as President's priorities, it would take a % vote of both the House and Senate to pass an un­ not impossible for policymakers to respond U.S. marshal in the eastern district of Califor­ balanced budget. to new pressing needs or to make important nia. On March 25, 1994, many of Mr. Van longterm investments in the future. Court's family, friends and colleagues will RESERVATIONS Fourth, a BBA would put the moral force gather to honor his distinguished career. Congress has considered a balanced budget of the Constitution behind fiscal restraint. It Mr. Van Court began a professional career amendment on several occasions, and while I would not be an ironclad guarantee that no support a carefully written amendment, I do deficit spending would ever occur, but it in law enforcement after serving for 3 years in have several concerns. would force Congress and the President to the U.S. Navy. In 1947, he joined the Los An­ First, a BBA could reduce the flexibility of better set priorities and to make the tough geles Police Department, where he served policymakers to deal with national emer­ choices that would bring and keep the budg­ until 1967 in accident investigation, patrol, nar­ gencies, and could have the effect of worsen­ et in line. cotics, surveillance, burglary, and dignitary ing recessions by requiring Congress to cut Fifth, BBAs have worked reasonably well protection. spending or raise taxes during an economic for the states. Comparison with the states His experience with the LAPD garnered him downturn. Because the deficit automatically should not be pressed too hard, since only a sterling reputation which did not go unno­ widens during a downturn, a BBA could turn the national government has responsibilities a minor downturn into a serious recession. for the overall performance of the nation's ticed by California politicos. In 1964, Mr. Van Second, a BBA could enshrine in the Con­ economy and its security. But generally it Court was asked to create and administer a stitution the principle of minority rule. appears that, although the states can play security program for Barry Goldwater, who at Many of the BBAs considered by the House games to evade balanced budget require­ the time was running for the U.S. Senate. include a supermajority provision where a ments, they cannot do so over several years. 12360 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 The provisions eventually bite and force The Council Bluffs native, who led anti­ Robert F. Brown Ill of Troop 15 in Pawtucket, them to make the tough decisions. In addi­ war protests in the 1960s and headed the RI and he is honored this week for his note­ tion, the experience of the states is that the Peace Corps under President Jimmy Carter, balanced budget requirements have not led worthy achievement. came under heavy criticism in the Senate Not every young American who joins the to endless disputes in the courts or to the this week. A filibuster stalled his nomina­ courts taking over fiscal policy. tion to be the U.S. ambassador to the Con­ Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout DIFFERENT VERSIONS ference on Security and Cooperation in Eu­ Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy Four versions of a BBA were considered by rope. Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout the House, each with its pluses and minuses. President Clinton named Brown to be the must fulfill requirements in the areas of leader­ My main concern about the version getting U.S. representative to the Vienna-based or­ ship, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn the most votes was its inflexibility; it would ganization, which among other things deals 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required constrain Congress' ability to respond to na­ with arms control, military cooperation, from areas such as citizenship in the commu­ conflict-avoidance and human rights ques­ tional emergencies, such as war or a reces­ nity, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the sion. 40% of the Members plus one in either tions. The appointment itself is not subject the House or Senate could block efforts to to senatorial approval-only the matter of world, safety, environmental science, and first respond to the emergency, and that could ambassadorial rank. aid. make legislative gridlock, already a problem ' Brown's opponents tied up the nomination As he progresses through the Boy Scout in Congress, more likely. in the Senate Tuesday and Wednesday, say­ ranks, a Scout must demonstrate participation I voted for another version, which ad­ ing that the nominee's past statements and in increasingly more responsible service dressed some of my concerns while also es­ activities made him a poor choice. The de­ projects. He must also demonstrate leadership tablishing budget discipline around a mean­ bate raised serious questions about his fit­ skills by holding one or more specific youth ingful deficit benchmark. This amendment ness for the position. leadership positions in his patrol and/or troop. did not contain supermajority provisions but One of the most damning indictments of instead specifies the exact circumstances in Brown came from Sen. Bob Kerrey, who re­ This young man has distinguished himself in which the requirement for budget balance ferred to a 1977 interview Brown gave Pent­ accordance with these criteria. could be waived by a majority vote-in event house magazine. The magazine quoted Brown For his Eagle Scout project, Robert re­ of war, a serious military threat, or reces­ as saying, " I take second place to no one in moved debris, planted flowers and did general sion. While requiring a balanced operating my hatred of intelligence organizations." maintenance of the Pawtucket public tennis budget, this amendment established a sepa­ Kerrey added that Brown had also "said courts. rate capital budget, avoiding a bias against some things in the early 1970s not just Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues public investments that sustain economic against the Vietnam War, but that those who to join me in saluting Eagle Scout Robert F. growth and provide long-term economic re­ participated in it were criminals." turns. This amendment also explicitly ex­ Does the conclusion that Brown is unsuit­ Brown Ill. In turn, we must duly recognize the cluded Social Security, protecting bene­ able to be an ambassador mean that every­ Boy Scouts of America for establishing the ficiaries from cuts in benefits in order to bal­ one who protested the war should be forever Eagle Scout Award and the strenuous criteria ance the budget. This version, I felt, better banned from positions of responsibility in its aspirants must meet. This program has balanced the need for tough enforcement of the government? through its 80 years honed and enhanced the spending restraint with the flexibility that is Of course not. Part of the healing process leadership skills and commitment to public critical in order to respond to military that has taken place in recent years has been service of many outstanding Americans, two threats and recession. a growing acceptance of the idea that it was dozen of whom now serve in the House. CONCLUSION possible to protest the war and still be a pa­ It is my sincere belief that Robert F. Brown A balanced budget amendment is no pana­ triotic American. There is and ought to re­ main room in the nation's leadership ranks Ill will continue his public service and in so cea for our nation's fiscal ills. But persistent doing will further distinguish himself and con­ deficits and the fiscal burdens we are placing for people who made known their concerns on future generations make a case for one. A about the war in a responsible manner. sequently better his community. I join friends, carefully drawn amendment is a gamble, but But a point exists beyond which burned colleagues, and family who this week salute a gamble worth taking. bridges are hard to rebuild. Some statements him. are so strong, so cutting, that they can hard­ ly be taken back. Brown's statements about SAM BROWN'S OWN CUTTING Vietnam veterans and intelligence agencies SAFE BOATING WEEK WORDS DISQUALIFY HIM FOR may well fall into that category. If as recently as the 1970s he still believed OVERSEAS POST what he said about people who fought in HON. JIM RAMSTAD Vietnam, what has changed that would now OF MINNESOTA HON. DOUG BEREUTER make it possible for him to objectively de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEBRASKA cide matters affecting the military? And if Wednesday, June 8, 1994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as recently as 1977 he considered intelligence agencies objects of loathing, what now al­ Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, June 8, 1994 lows him to accept in good conscience a posi­ commend and thank the Minnetonka Power Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member tion in which he would have to rely on infor­ Squadron for its sponsorship of Safe Boating commends to his colleagues the following edi­ mation from- and perhaps even supervise­ Week, which is June 5-11, 1994. torial from the May 27, 1994, edition of the intelligence operations? I also want to highly commend the Omaha World-Herald which editorializes the · If Brown has retracted those statements, Minnetonka Power Squadron's continuing ef­ the White House should have informed the forts to make this much loved summertime ac­ legitimate reasons for opposing the appoint­ Senate when it asked for approval of the ment of Sam Brown, Jr. as the U.S. represent­ nomination. But if he still holds the state­ tivity a safe one as well. ative to the Conference on Security and Co­ ments to be true, his judgment is open to se­ The · great State of Minnesota is known operation in Europe [CSCE]. While Mr. Brown rious question. And so is the judgment of the worldwide for our thousands of beautiful lakes. certainly may be appointed by the President president who apparently considers him am­ Each year, after the long winter months, mil­ as a representative to the CSCE without am­ bassadorial material. lions of Minnesotans flock to these lakes to bassadorial rank, the President should recon­ fish, water ski, canoe, or just beat the heat. In ;>ider appointing him. There may be places the rush to enjoy these activities, however, we where Mr. Brown can serve the administration, TRIBUTE TO ROBERT F. BROWN III must never forget the importance of boating but his background and his own statements in­ safety. · dicate that he should not be involved in U.S. HON. JACK REED After all, carelessness or recklessness in security, foreign affairs or intelligence matters. OF RHODE ISLAND boating can cause property damage and, even SAM BROWN'S OWN CUTTING WORDS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worse, result in serious injury or death. During Safe Boating Week, the Minnetonka DISQUALIFY HIM FOR OVERSEAS POST Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Sam Brown Jr. disqualified himself for a Power Squardron conducts many events, sensitive position in the federal government Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa­ classes, and public awareness activities to with his past expressions of contempt for lute a distinguished young man from Rhode promote the importance of boating safety. U.S. military leaders and intelligence serv­ Island who has attained the rank of Eagle This yearly reminder of safe, proper boating ices. Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He is techniques, and simple precautions-such as June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12361 carrying life preservers-should be observed the work of a distinguished public service or­ Since his arrival to Passaic, Rabbi Wein­ by all boaters throughout the boating season. ganization, the Sacramento Chapter of the berger has been a Hillel board member. More­ Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that all boaters­ Japanese-American Citizens League. over, he taught at the yeshiva for numerous in Minnesota and across the country-will take Over the years, the JACL has dedicated it­ years where he sent his two sons. As in the the time to review safe boating precautions self to improving the quality of life for all mem­ past, the rabbi has continually encouraged his and exercise these practices all season long. bers of the Sacramento community. Through Baale-batim to support the school both finan­ I thank and applaud the Minnetonka Power their commitment, the league has assisted cially and by entrusting their children's edu­ Squardron for showing us how to enjoy boat­ many young students in furthering their edu­ cation there. ing safely. cation by offering scholarships to distinguished The Hillel Academy is extremely proud to college-bound students. have Rabbi Weinberger pronounced as this The Japanese-American Citizens League is year's dinner journal honoree, and I am de­ FIRST ANNUAL JUBILEE CELEBRA- most deserving of our thanks and praise for lighted to recognize the hard work he has TION OF BETHEL AFRICAN their efforts and compassion. There are few done in the community. METHODIST EPSICOPAL CHURCH causes more worthwhile than those which en­ courage our young people in their efforts to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY further their education and contribute in a RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE INSTITUTE IN BASIC LIFE PRIN­ OF INDIANA meaningful way to society. I wish to commend the league on this act of CIPLES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service, and I extend my personal con­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 gratulations to each of these students for their HON. SAM JOHNSON Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today academic excellence. Being honored with OF TEXAS to call your attention to the Bethel African scholarships are: Hana Yoshikawa, Casa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Methodist Episcopal [AME] Church in Ham­ Roble Fundamental School; Toshia Kuratomi, Wednesday, June 8, 1994 C.K. McClatchy High School; Darren Tayama, mond, IN. The members of the Bethel AME Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Rio Americana High School; Aaron Lum, J.F. Church celebrated their First Annual Jubilee as this Congress deliberates issues facing our Kennedy High School; Tommy Welsh, Jr., Celebration on Sunday, May 29, 1994. Nation and the world today, I would like to C.K. McClatchy High School; Kaori The festivities were held in the evening at bring to your attention a group of young peo­ Yamamoto, C.K. McClatchy High School; the church in Hammond to commemorate the ple and families who are taking significant Sharie Yamamoto, J.F. Kennedy High School; accomplishments of the AME Church district­ steps to strengthen society in our country and Christopher Hayashi, Jesuit High School; Kelli wide. The congregation united with members around the globe. In particular, I would like to Yasumura, J.F. Kennedy High School; Todd from the seven other AME parishes through­ commend 200 such individuals who have re­ Higashi, Bella Vista High School; Jeffrey Hiro­ out Lake County, as well as with members cently returned from Moscow, Russia, where shima, J.F. Kennedy High School; Trina War­ representing AME parishes within the Fourth they have been involved over the 1993-94 ren, C.K. McClatchy High School; Stephanie Episcopal District, which is comprised of con­ school year in providing character education Kashiwada, J.F. Kennedy High School; Chris­ gregations in Canada, Michigan, Northwest In­ for orphans, public school children, college tine Castagna, C.K. McClatchy High School; diana, and the Chicago, Illinois area. young people, juvenile delinquents, and fami­ Tamara Yorita, J.F. Kennedy High School; Bishop James Haskelo Mayo, presiding lies. prelate of the Fourth . Episcopal District, was Victoria Chiao, J.F. Kennedy High School; They have been serving at . their own ex­ honored as the keynote speaker for this event, Darci Sagara, Woodland High School; Sum­ pense under the authority and official invitation and the Honorable Duane Dedelow, mayor of mer Thornton, J.F . . Kennedy High School; of the Moscow Department of Education. Their the city of Hammond, delivered the Proclama­ Gregg Shibata, Sacramento City College; success continues to be heralded throughout tion for the First Annual Jubilee Celebration. Robin Tamura, American River Junior College; Moscow by television, newspaper, and word of Dr. Harry Watson, presiding minister over Aileen Sakata, Sacramento City College. mouth among the citizens and leaders of Rus­ I know my colleagues join me in wishing the Bethel AME Church in Hammond, since sia. Furthermore, the credential and strength­ these students continued success in their aca­ October, 1993, led the parishioners in giving ening that this experience provides for those demic endeavors. thanks for Bethel AME Church's 74-year min­ who have taken part will heighten the success istry. Those who attended the Jubilee Celebra­ of their work in their own home communities tion spent the evening reflecting upon the ac­ RABBI SOLOMON WEINBERGER as they continue to serve families and young complishments of the church, which were people through positive character training and made possible through the faith and dedica­ practical assistance. tion of its leaders. A pillar in the community for HON. HERB KLEIN services to its youth, the homeless, the needy, OF NEW JERSEY and the poor, Bethel AME remains the oldest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SOME QUESTIONS African-American church in America. Wednesday, Ju ne 8, 1994 Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to HON. DOUG BEREUTER to join me in commending the accomplish­ honor a man who has devoted his entire life OF NEBRASKA ments of the Bethel African Methodist Epis­ for the Jewish community in Passaic. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES copal Church. I am truly honored to recog­ Rabbi Solomon Weinberger was born in Po­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 nized this exceptional group of Christians as land and came to the United States as a child. members of Indiana's First Congressional Dis­ He received his Smicha at Yeshiva Torah Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member trict, and I wish them the happiest of celebra­ Vodaath. His initial Rabbinic position was in commends to his colleagues an editorial re­ tions for the many years to come. Babylon, Long Island, and he later moved to garding health care reform which appeared in Passaic in 1956 where he has served as the the Norfolk Daily News on May 25, 1994. This Rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel. is a thoughtful commentary as Congress con­ TRIBUTE TO SACRAMENTO CHAP­ Rabbi Weinberger is presently the senior tinues to consider health care reform legisla­ TER OF THE JAPANESE-AMER­ practicing rabbi in Passaic and has made his tion. ICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE involvement in the Kehilla an important aspect [From the Norfolk Daily News, May 25, 1994) of his life. For example, he has served as OPINION-SOME QUESTIONS HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI president of the Rabbinical Council of New As debate continues in Congress over Jersey and national vice-president of the Rab­ health care reform, there remain ardent sup­ OF CALIFORNIA porters of Hillary Clinton's ideas for health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES binical Alliance of America. In addition, he has been the rabbinic chairman of Vaad Hakohol care in the United States-a system of gov­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 ernment control over price and access. in Passaic since 1984. The rabbi has also de­ Although such reform in the United States Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to voted almost 30 years to the Local Assistance wouldn't be identical to government-con­ rise today to bring to my colleagues' attention Board Welfare Department in Passaic. trolled systems in Canada, Germany or 79-059 0-97 Vol. 140 (Pt. 9) 13 12362 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 Japan, there would be many similarities. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues and friends, for the sacrifices they made so That being the case, it would seem appro­ to join me in saluting Eagle Scout Stephen that we could be free. priate to ask ourselves-and members of Domenic Mosca. In turn, we must duly recog­ Congress-a few questions, such as: • Why do 60 percent of the Canadian people nize the Boy Scouts of America for establish­ ing the Eagle Scout Award and the strenuous INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY/ supplement public health care coverage with SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE private health insurance, despite paying al­ criteria its aspirants must meet. This program most twice what United States citizens pay has through its 80 years honed and enhanced in taxes for public health care? the leadership skills and commitment to public HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI • Why are Canadian health care costs ris­ service of many outstanding Americans, two OF CALIFORNIA ing faster than those in the United States? dozen of whom now serve in the House. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • Why are more than 8,000 of Canada's doc­ tors now practicing in the United States? It is my sincere belief that Stephen Domenic Wednesday, June 8, 1994 • Why does Japanese health care match Mosca will continue his public service and in Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that of the United States of the 1950s, ac­ so doing will further distinguish himself and advise my colleagues that International Jazz cording to Dr. Louis Sullivan, former U.S. consequently better his community. I join Day, a day celebrated worldwide by jazz en­ Secretary of Health and Human Services? friends, colleagues, and family who this week thusiasts, will from this year forward coincide •Why do patients in Japan pay bribes to salute him. with the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee which is the be admitted to private hospital rooms and rapid medical treatment? largest annual jazz festival held in the United States. This year International Jazz Day will • Why are the majority of prescription 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY drugs sold in Japan sold by their doctors? be celebrated on Saturday, May 28. • Why do German doctors have to see For those not familiar with the Sacramento twice as many patients as U.S. doctors in an HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Jazz Jubilee, let me just say that it is a terrific assembly-line fashion? OF INDIANA story of how a small group of people with pas­ • And why do German hospitals pad their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion, and a desire to share their enthusiasm bills by keeping patients for unnecessarily with others, can generate enough excitement long periods of time? Wednesday, June 8, 1994 to ultimately create the largest annual celebra­ The answer to all those questions is gov­ Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I take this ernment control of health care and the rami­ tion of Dixieland jazz in our country. From fications of that. occasion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of humble origins in 1973 when an old lot called We're pleased that there appears to be less D-day. D-day, June 6, 1944 is arguably the the 49er Site in Old Sacramento served as the and less support for the Clinton health care most important day of the 20th century. The grounds for the first jubilee its acclaim among reform plan in Congress, but until the thing great sacrifices made by those at D-day and jazz enthusiasts and the general public is dead and buried we won't rest easy. Yes, the World War II generation have given our spread. Nowadays the Jazz Jubilee requires there are things about the U.S. health care Nation and the world our freedom and pros­ 40 venues and features 125 bands who com­ system that could be improved and reformed. perity. It is the solemn responsibility of each bine to present 1, 100 performances through­ That work should continue. But let's now subsequent generation to build on these brave overhaul a health care system that doesn't out the 4-day Memorial Day weekend. need such drastic measures. efforts and leave the United States and the One of the most stunning developments to world a more free and prosperous place. come out of the 21 Sacramento Jazz Jubilees In the simplest scenario, D-day was a day is the discovery of a high level of jazz enthu­ TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN DOMENIC good triumphed over evil. However, in the real siasm, and a wealth of talented jazz musicians MOSCA world, this triumph was secured at a very high from foreign lands. In 1975, Max Collie and cost for the American and other Allied soldiers his Rhythm Aces from England became the HON. JACK REED whose bravery won the day. first band from abroad to entertain the crowds OF RHODE ISLAND The fighting was brutal. The weather and in Sacramento. In 1979, the popularity of the bad luck put paratroopers off course. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jazz Band Ball Orchestra from Poland firmly choppy sea drowned men and sank tanks. cemented the international tradition of our Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Those who were lucky enough to reach the local festival. Over the years, bands from such Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa­ beach faced a withering hail of German bullets far away lands as Australia, Austria, Denmark, lute a distinguished young man from Rhode and shells. The casualty rate was high as our Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, and the old So­ Island who has attained the rank of Eagle forces struggled mightily to create a foothold viet Union have come to temporarily shrink the Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He is against Hitler's tyranny. In one American divi­ globe as they perform American Jazz inter­ Stephen Domenic Mosca of Troop 152 in sion, the 4th, 83 percent were killed or wound­ spersed with folk music from their homelands. North Kingstown, RI, and he is honored this ed after 11 months of battle. This year, 1O international bands, including the week for his noteworthy achievement. In the face of D-day's adversity, our troops first-ever from Mexico, will be on hand the Not every young American who joins the were forced to abandon carefully crafted battle help celebrate the newly designated Inter­ Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout plans. Instead, they relied on their instincts national Jazz Day. Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy nurtured by a free, democratic society to per­ I am pleased to have my congressional dis­ Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout severe. The Allied troops used their ingenuity, trict serve as host for such a bastion of jazz must fulfill requirements in the areas of leader­ creativity, and leadership-bolstered by the fanaticism, and I am especially proud of the ship, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn righteousness of their cause-to overcome the jazz festival's role in developing international 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required totalitarian opposition. relations. I urge my colleagues to join me in from areas such as citizenship in the commu­ In a very real way, American ingenu.ity at welcoming these bands to America. nity, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the home also helped to win the day. The Allied forces were able to overwhelm the Germans world, safety, environmental science, and first JOB GROWTH aid. with Roosevelt's Arsenal of Democracy. This As he progresses through the Boy Scout arsenal, the bombers, the tanks, the guns, ranks, a Scout must demonstrate participation gave the Allies awesome firepower. The steel HON. LEE H. HAMILTON in increasingly more responsible service and manufacturing in northwest Indiana and OF INDIANA projects. He must also demonstrate leadership throughout the United States created the fire­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills by holding one or more specffic youth power, which was an indispensable compo­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 leadership positions in his patrol and/or troop. nent of our victory. Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to This young man has distinguished himself in The world is clearly a better place thanks to insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, accordance with these criteria. the horrors endured on D-day and throughout June 8, 1994, into the CONGRESSIONAL For his Eagle Scout project, Stephen poured World War II. To properly honor the heroism RECORD. a new foundation and constructed a new stor­ of our troops, we must make the most of our CREATING GOOD JOBS age shed for the United Methodist Church of · freedom secured by their efforts. We will be These days, news about the economy is North Kingstown. forever indebted to our veterans, their families generally good news. The growth rate is June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12363 solid, unemployment is down, and inflation is taking now to reform health care are cru­ like to commend a group of outstanding young is under control. The economy is growing in cial for the long-term economic health of the people who are striving to set a new standard a moderate, sustainable fashion, expanding country, since much of the increase in fed­ of strong moral character and social good 1 at an annual rate of 3 to 3h%. Most experts eral spending is caused by the surge in works in our Nation and around the world. believe that the fundamentals of the econ­ health care expenditures. Welfare reform omy indicate the best prospects in decades could help us better employ all our produc­ Among these young people are 67 individ­ for sustained long-term growth. The problem tive citizens. Expanding trade opportunities uals who recently traveled to Taiwan, Republic with the improving economy is that it is overseas and ensuring that unfair trade prac­ of China on March 17, 1994, and visited the still not making life better for many Ameri­ tices do not put our workers at a disadvan­ cities of Taichung and Taipei before departing cans. tage will also contribute to economic on March 28, 1994. The Two-tiered Recovery: I am impressed growth. The leaders with whom they met included that the American work force is becoming As the economy grows it should develop a divided. Part of that work force is doing very the President of the Republic of China, Presi­ self-generating momentum. Businesses dent Lee Teng-hui; Dr. Yang Po-fa, Political well. Surveys show that good jobs for the should find their sales rising and thus need highly-skilled in areas such as engineering, more production. If they get their costs Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Interior; Dr. Bai design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales down and their profits rising they can then Hsui-hsiung, Director of the Department of So­ are available. Plant managers often tell me begin to hire more people at better wages. cial Affairs; Dr. Chen Ying-hau, Commissioner that labor markets are becoming tight and Education and Training: Better education of Education for the Taiwan Provincial Govern­ that they are having· trouble finding the and training to improve job prospects means ment; Taichung Mayor Lin Porung, and the workers they need. many things: improving preschool programs, But another part of the work force is being education heads of both Taipei and Taichung. strengthening primary and secondary edu­ In the course of these contacts, invitations left behind. These workers do not have the cation, establishing high performance levels education or the flexibility needed in today's for students, improving school-to-work tran­ were extended for additional groups of these economy. They often have skills, but not the sitions. and enhancing on-the-job training young people to come to Taiwan and initiate right skills for the available jobs. For laid­ and retraining. All the experts agree that long-term work with Chinese youth and fami­ off workers, the new jobs they find are often the future belongs to the knowledged work­ lies. temporary or low-paying. For those who are ers. employed, wages continue to stagnate, and Quality basic education is the cornerstone the gap between skilled and unskilled con­ in this effort. To help ensure that all Amer­ PASSAIC HEART FOUNDATION tinues to grow: college graduates now earn ican children receive such an education, Con­ HONORS THREE on average 77% more than those with a high gress recently passed and the President school diploma or less. signed a bill to promote voluntary edu­ To put it bluntly, lower-skilled workers cational standards in basic subject areas. A HON. HERB KLEIN are taking a beating in today's economy. second new law sets up mechanisms to help OF NEW JERSEY Technological change is almost certainly local education systems find ways for stu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES part of the reason. As companies use com­ dents to make a successful transition from puters and advanced technology they school to the workplace. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 produce the same goods and services with To help those already in the workforce Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join fewer workers. The resulting unemployment adapt to changing job markets, the Clinton is often translated into lower wages for those Passaic City Council Chairman J.R. Russo Administration recently introduced propos­ and the Passaic Heart Foundation Beef Steak laid-off workers who can only find new jobs als to streamline government-sponsored job at lower pay. In addition, competition from retraining programs and to create "re-em­ Dinner to honor three residents of Passaic, low-wage countries can rob some workers in ployment centers" where workers might re­ NJ. Passaic Fire Department Chief Louis advanced economies of jobs and bid down ceive income support, counseling, and job Imparato, Mr. Harry Antman, and Ms. Miriam their wages. search assistance all in one place. Others Gonzalez each deserve recognition for their Creating Good Jobs: I believe that the cre­ have suggested providing tax credits for ation of good jobs is one of the greatest chal­ unique contributions to the community. lenges facing the country today. The aim companies that hire workers beyond a cer­ Chief Louis Imparato has dedicated over 25 tain base number and encouraging firms to years of service to the Passaic Fire Depart­ must be to narrow the growing wage gap be­ spend a portion of payroll or of federal re­ tween Americans who have gone to college ment. Within his first year, he had rescued two search dollars on employee training. It is im­ and those who have not. those who have high portant for workers to keep upgrading their small children and received the Gold Medal skills and those who do not. We must seek to skills, since one thing we can say for certain Award for Valor. He has been recognized sev­ lift the skills of the non-college-educated in about the future is that the job market of to­ eral times as Fire Fighter of the Year by com­ order to reduce income inequality and help morrow will be very different from the job munity organizations such as the Passaic Jay­ make the nation's work force and its econ­ market of today. cees and the Knights of Columbus. Chief omy more competitive. A society that lives Conclusion: I believe that one of the impor­ with a very large gap between the well-edu­ Imparato has not only answered fire calls, but tant economic goals for the na ~ion is to ambulance calls as well. In October 1991, he cated and everybody else makes for an un­ equip all Americans so that they can follow stable society. was appointed chief of the fire department. Part of the answer, of course, is vigorous productive careers. We simply have to push ahead with additional investments to im­ Mr. Harry Antman has dedicated his entire pursuit of economic growth. Noninflationary life to raising funds for various causes. He has growth that creates good jobs has to be the prove the skills and t1ex1bility of the work force. The relentless and accelerating pace helped establish CPR courses for both Pas­ paramount goal of economic policy. We also saic High School and the Passaic YMCA. need to focus much more attention on how at which technology is changing work, as to cope with the declining job opportunities well as every other aspect of life, is a chal­ Much of his time has been spent with the Pas­ at the low end of the wage and skill scales, lenge we must meet head-on. We must pur­ saic Heart Foundation, and has served as co­ and with the inadequacies of the educati.onal sue policies which promote economic growth chairman for many years. Mr. Antman and the system which simply is not helping workers and which invest in America's future by in-' foundation have consistently shown their per­ develop the skills needed for better-paying vesting in her most valuable assetr-her workers. severance in raising funds for heart related jobs. causes. Currently semiretired, he has worked Growth-oriented Policies: Promoting the for the Janitorial Supply Co. for an impressive growth that creates good jobs starts with re­ ducing the federal budget deficit. Deficit re­ RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE 49 years. duction and the resulting lower interest INSTITUTE IN BASIC LIFE PRIN­ Mrs: Miriam Gonzalez maintains a strong rates have helped create a brighter economic CIPLES commitment to the needy of Passaic. Her par­ picture in recent months. Last year, Con­ ticipation in various organizations is exempli­ gress enacted a major deficit reduction pack­ HON. SAM JOHNSON fied by her annual project of collecting food age to reduce the projected deficit by some OF TEXAS and toys for poor families for Christmas. Mrs. $430 billion over the next 5 years. As next Gonzalez cofounded the Passaic Disaster IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year's budget is finalized, we must continue Fund which provides aid for fire and disaster to adhere to budget discipline, reducing the Wednesday, June 8, 1994 deficit at a steady pace to promote long­ victims. She has been employed by the city of term growth. Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Passaic for the past 5 years. We must also address other issues which In a day when crime and juvenile delinquency It is with great pleasure that I ask my col­ affect economic growth. Steps that Congress are growing concerns internationally, I would leagues to join me in commemorating these 12364 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 three dedicated individuals. Their contributions concept of continued or adaptive use. This provided critical operational expertise on resid­ to Passaic have been greatly appreciated. early flowering in Boston paved the way for ual Desert Storm military operations during the later milestones, among them, the 1955 des­ building of postwar regional diplomatic and ignation of Beacon Hill as a historic district and the 1966 creation of the Back Bay Archi­ military structure. His insight made significant NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC contributions to the negotiation and establish­ PRESERVATION TO MEET IN tectural Commission. Boston also became the first American me­ ment of diplomatic procedures with UAE's BOSTON tropolis to excel at treating historic build­ Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Post-Crisis Mili­ ings as essential elements of urban design, tary Operations. As a result, Colonel Upton HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY by preserving buildings from destruction as was awarded the Joint Commendation Medal. OF MASSACHUSETI'S well as by designing neighboring structures As the ACC exercise chief, Bill's outstanding in a sympathetic manner and scale. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adaptive use of landmarks was virtually born leadership and expert management style re­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 and bred in Boston. Before the federal reha­ sulted in exemplary achievements to include the first all-service, Joint Close Air Support Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to bilitation tax credits generated the renewal of thousands of buildings nationwide Boston (CAS) exercise at Air Warrior. This exercise share with my colleagues that the National was writing the rehab book by renovating rotation has become the hallmark for conduct­ Trust for Historic Preservation has chosen to old buildings for new life. Moreover, the mid- ing joint CAS. His efforts were also respon­ hold its annual conference in Boston this year. 1970s adaptation of the old Quincy Market sible for the increased involvement of ACC They couldn't have made a better choice. It buildings into Faneuil Hall Marketplace be­ forces in the Army's Special Contingency Op­ would be next to impossible to find a city rich­ came the national model for the festival marketplace. Bostonians continued to ex­ erations (CONOPS) Program at the National er in this Nation's history or more well versed Training Center, resulting in a joint training ex­ in the methodologies of preservation. pand preservation's boundaries-in education (launching Boston University's preservation ercise that the Army rated as the best Boston stands as one of the Nation's pres­ program), commercial archaeology (saving CONOPS seen to date. ervation pioneers. The city has taken great the Citgo sign), tourism (creating the Free­ The restructuring of the Air Force and the pains to ensure that the character and history dom Trail), and activism (defeating Inter­ standup of the new joint force integrator, the of Boston are maintained and strengthened. state 95). U.S. Atlantic Command (USACOM), presented The story of preservation in America is one Of course, mistakes were made along the way. Landmarks were lost. Whole neighbor­ increased challenges that Bill met head-on. He marked by historic firsts in Boston. Many of was the driving force behind ACC's integration the first antidemolition campaigns were waged hoods-the West End is the saddest exam­ ple- were destroyed by the same grand-ges­ into the USACOM's joint training program. His in Boston. Additionally, Boston also became ture planning that ravaged other American hands-on attention helped ACC units achieve the first American city to excel at treating his­ cities. The 1950s also brought the Central Ar­ the training requirements with a smaller force toric buildings as essential elements of urban tery's downtown gash. But preservation con­ structure. Bill's significant achievements were design. tinued to grow and toughen, partly as fallout acknowledged with the award of the meritori­ We, the people of Boston, are proud to be from those blunders. At some point, per:C.:i.ps ous service medal (Third Oak Leaf Cluster). recognized for our work, and are honored that during the 1970s, it became apparent that preservation had woven itself well into the Mr. Speaker, Colonel Upton retired from the the National Trust for historic Preservation has Air Force on June 1, 1994. I hope that you chosen Boston as its erence city. I way Boston planned, designed, and built. cont And even thought. Indeed, as in very few and my colleagues to join me in saluting Colo­ thought members would be interested in the American cities, preservation in Boston has nel Upton for his many contributions to the se­ following article from the June/July 1994 issue become one of the assumptions of life there. curity of this great Nation. of Historic Preservation News, the newspaper The innovation continues. The Boston It is with great pride and pleasure that I con­ of the National Trust for Historic Preserva­ Landmarks Commission, for example, should gratulate him upon his retirement from the Air tions. be applauded for its activist role in calling for six areas of city-government action that Force. I wish Bill, his dedicated wife Nancy, BOSTON: A CITY OF FIRSTS THAT STILL MAKES would bolster both preservation and eco­ and their lovely children Shelley, Danielle and PRESERVATION SENSE nomic-development goals. Once again, Bos­ Nicole the very best and continued success on (By Arnold Berke) ton looks back and then pushes forward. their future endeavors. Boston stands as one of the nation's preser­ vation pioneers, and those who travel there this fall for the national preservation con­ TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. WILLIAM J. TRIBUTE TO SISTER MARLENE ference will find out-more likely, recon­ UPTON ARDELEAN firm-how much preservation in the broad sense has molded the New England capital. Each year the conference city exhibits its HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY unique blend of history and architecture and OF FLORIDA OF INDIANA the ways that they have been shaped by pres­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ervation. Boston's own mix derives partly Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 from the fact that it offers one of America's oldest urban environments. But, more sig­ Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis­ nificant, Boston has taken pains to build on take this opportunity to recognize an outstand­ tinct honor to commend Sister Marlene that endowment. It is a city where a local ing individual, Lt. Col. William J. Upton. Colo­ Ardelean of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus preservation movement-as well as a distinct nel Upton has served this country for more Christ, for her 60-year commitment to edu­ preservation sensibility-long ago began to than 20 years, most recently as Chief, Air cation and religious life. influence how the city would grow and look. Force Liaison Officer, U.S. Embassy, United Sister Marlene was honored during the an­ As a result Boston scored many firsts-inno­ Arab Emirates (UAE) and Air Combat Com­ nual Sisters' Jubilee Mass, held on April 25, vations that shaped its cityscape and then mand (ACC) Chief, Training Exercises. 1994, at St. Peter and Paul in Merrillville, IN. went on to become standard operating prac­ Col. Bill "Yogi" Upton has served this coun­ tice for the preservation movement at large. She was named a Diamond Jubilarian for her The story of preservation in America is try with great distinction as both an officer and lifetime of service to the Church of God. Sister cluttered with Boston firsts. Some of the aviator. During Bill's 20-year career, he served Marlene entered the convent in 1932, and pro­ earliest antidemolition campaigns were as an F-16 instructor pilot, flight commander, fessed first vows in 1934. She attended An­ waged there with the rescue of the Old South standardization and evaluation chief and Chief cilla Domini College in Donaldson, IN, and re­ Meeting House in 1876 and of the Old State of ACC's premier training exercises. Colonel ceived her bachelor's and master's degrees in House in 1881. One of the nation's first re­ Upton's exceptional flying skills and competi­ education from Loyloa University in Chicago. gional preservation organizations, the Soci­ tive spirit resulted in the unique achievement Sister Marlene spent most of her teaching ety for the Preservation of New England An­ tiquities (SPNEA), was born in Boston in of winning Top Gun honors in three separate career in the Gary Diocese, including more 1910. Its founder, William Sumner Appleton, commands-Air Combat Command (ACC), than 25 years at St. Mark School in Gary, IN. earned a secure place in the preservation Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and United States She has also taught at St. Ann school in Gary, pantheon by expanding SPNEA, by pushing Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). IN, and St. Catherine of Siena School and Our for the preservation of architectural as well While acting as the Air Force Liaison Offi­ Lady of Perpetual Help School, both in Ham­ as historic landmarks, and by promoting the cer, U.S. Embassy, United Arab Emirates, he mond, IN. Sister Marlene retired last fall, and June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12365 she currently ministers as a tutor for students shell improvements and as part of a special order to learn from past mistakes, and non­ in kindergarten through the fiighth grade. pilot project, the district is placing photovoltaic governmental organizations as the best mech­ Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues streetlights in city alleys. anism for handling small projects and to iden­ to join me in honoring Sister Marlene Ardelean Under Mr. Freeman, SMUD has mapped out tify grassroots needs. for her divine service to God and for her ongo-. a plan for innovative, nonpolluting and renew­ These are all reforms which Brian Atwood is ing commitment to education. able power sources that will keep Sac­ introducing at AID and which the Committee ramento's electricity affordable into the next on Foreign Affairs is advocating in its efforts to century. New power sources for SMUD feature rewrite the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. TRIBUTE TO S. DAVID FREEMAN state-of-the-art generation plants using natural For those interested in foreign assistance, gas, biomass, wind, and solar power. In addi­ the article is reprinted below. HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI tion to saving ratepayers money and cleaning [From the Economist, May 7, 1994) OF CALIFORNIA Sacramento's air, these endeavors will create THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hundreds of private sector jobs, hundreds of Anybody who tried to see the case for aid by looking merely at the way it is allotted Wednesday, June 8, 1994 construction jobs and potentially millions in an­ nual tax revenues for Sacramento County would quickly give up in despair. The richest Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, my colleague 40% of the developing world gets about twice from adjacent private development. as much per head as the poorest 40%. Big from California [Mr. FAZIO] and I rise today to Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that pay tribute to S. David Freeman, a true vision­ military spenders get about twice as much we rise to recognize the man the New York per head as do the less belligerent. El Sal­ ary who in the short period of 3 years, has Times dubbed "the energy prophet." For his vador gets five times as much aid as Ban­ managed to successfully reinvent Sac­ unyielding commitment to the people of Sac­ gladesh, even though Bangladesh has 24 ramento's approach to providing energy to this ramento and to the environment, we salute S. times as many people and is five times poor­ region. On January 14, 1994, many of Mr. David Freeman. He is a public servant in a er than El Salvador. Freeman's associates and friends will gather class all his own whom many others would do Since 1960, about $1.4 trillion (in 1988 dol­ lars) has been transferred in aid from rich to pay a Texas-sized tribute to the man whose well to emulate. Sacramento is truly fortunate phenomenal leadership turned this troubled or­ countries to poor ones. Yet relatively little to have had the benefit of his leadership and is known about what that process has ganization into what is now considered a we ask our colleagues to join us in wishing achieved. Has it relieved poverty? Has it model for other utilities across the country. him continued success in all of his future en­ stimulated growth in the recipient coun­ Mr. Freeman was appointed in June 1990 to deavors. tries? Has it helped the countries which give the position of general manager of the Sac­ it? Such questions become more pressing as ramento Municipal Utility District, one of the donor governments try harder to curb public largest publicly owned electric utilities in the NEW DIRECTION FOR U.S. spending. This year, two of the biggest play­ Nation. During his tenure at SMUD, Mr. Free­ ASSISTANCE ers in the international aid business are looking afresh at their aims and priorities. man transformed the district from a crisis in Brian Atwood, appointed by the Clinton public confidence into a stable, financially via­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON administration to run America's Agency for ble utility which is now regarded by govern­ OF INDIANA International Development (AID), inherited ment, business, and ratepayers alike as a tre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an organization encumbered over the years mendous asset to this community. In addition, with 33 official goals by a Congress that he has put great emphasis on the promotion Wednesday, June 8, 1994 loved using aid money to buy third-world ad­ and development of advanced and renewable Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the May 7 herence to its pet ideas. Now, faced with a technologies which will ensure new power issue of The Economist included an editorial sharp budget cut, Mr. Atwood is trying to pare down to just four goals: building democ­ sources to serve Sacramento well into the and an article on foreign assistance, both of racy, protecting the environment, fostering 21st century. which accurately identify some of the inad­ sustainable economic development and en­ As part of Mr. Freeman's plan for the utility's equacies in current assistance policies and couraging population control. Not, however, turnaround, he has implemented numerous programs and the new directions which are anything as basic as the relief of poverty. new programs which have resulted in benefits being pursued. The article notes that: A few blocks away from Mr. Atwood's ranging from savings on electric bills to clean­ The opportunities denied to poor countries Washington office, the World Bank is going er air. Since 1990, ratepayers have planted by · trade barriers are worth approximately through a similar exercise, Set up in 1946, 100,000 trees, purchased 51,000 energy-effi­ the Bank has become the most powerful of twice the annual flow of official development all the multilateral development organiza­ cient refrigerators and recycled 41 ,000 low-ef­ assistance. tions. But a critical internal report recently ficiency refrigerators. In line with Mr. Free­ The richest 40 percent of the developing accused the Bank of caring more about push­ man's commitment to clean air and electric world gets about twice as much per head in ing out loans than about monitoring how transportation, SMUD has aggressively pur­ aid as the poorest 40 percent. well the money was spent. Now the Bank sued electric transportation partnerships with Only a small fraction of assistance meets hopes to improve the quality of its lending. other agencies resulting in a rapidly advancing the basic needs of the poorest; the World It is also wondering about its future. Some electric vehicle project which has placed Sac­ Bank calculates that, of all aid going to low-in­ of its past borrowers in East Asia are now ramento in the national forefront of EV tech­ come countries in 1988, 2 percent went for rich enough to turn lenders themselves. More should follow. The Bank is trying to nology. primary health care and 1 percent for popu­ move into new areas, such as cleaning up the Another of Mr. Freeman's goals while at lation programs. environment and setting up social-welfare SMUD was to establish the utility as an inte­ In the effort to redirect foreign assistance, systems. But some people wonder how long it gral part of the community and to educate to­ the article points to two donors-AID and the will really be needed. morrow's leaders about energy issues. To this World Bank-that are "unusual in their open­ AID and the World Bank are unusual (al­ end, SMUD has developed a curriculum de­ ness and in the rigor with which they try to though their critics rarely admit as much) in signed to both teach elementary school chil­ evaluate what they do." It further notes that their openness and in the rigour with which they try to evaluate what they do. But other dren about energy use, as well as encourage Brian Atwood, the Administrator of AID, is donors will also have to think about which students, parents, and faculty to develop an seeking to reduce the number of objectives for kinds of aid to abandon as their budgets stop energy conservation ethic. To date, SMUD U.S. economic assistance from the current 33 expanding. In the 1980s the official develop­ employees have adopted three local schools to 4-a reform first advocated by the Commit­ ment assistance (ODA) 1 disbursed by mem­ and volunteer as tutors, mentors, and teacher tee on Foreign Affairs in 1989 and which we bers of the OECD's Development Assistance assistants. In addition to education, Mr. Free­ hope soon to enact into law. Committee (DAC}-21 rich countries plus the man has lent his expertise and resources to The editorial and the article correctly points European Commission- increased by about a improving local community facilities. The utility to sectors and mechanisms which should be quarter in real terms; but between 1991 and has installed solar safety phones on the emphasized in a reformed aid program: pri­ Jedediah Smith bicycle trail, assisted devel­ mary education and primary health care, espe­ 1 Defined as aid administered with the promotion of economic development and welfare as the main opers and nonprofit organizations in installing cially for women ; population programs; im­ objective; congressional in character; and with a safe and energy-efficient lighting and building proved donor coordination; better evaluation in grant element of at least 25%. 12366 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 1992, the DAC's disbursements rose by just One such motive, powerful even since the of NGOs, have proliferated at astonishing 0.5%. Development Initiatives, an independ­ end of the cold war, is the pursuit of national speed in both the rich and poor worlds. The ent British ginger group, believers "the end security. Most governments are coy about OECD counted 2,542 NGOs in its 24 member of an era" may have come; it reckons that the role that national security plays in their countries in 1990, compared with 1,603 in 1980. aid budgets around the world are ceasing to aid budgets, but the biggest donor of all, the The growth in the south may have been fast­ grow at all. Almost the only exception is United States, is blatant: roughly a quarter er still. Roger Riddell, of the Overseas Devel­ Japan, which provides a fifth of DAC aid and of its $21 billion foreign-aid budget takes the opment Institute in London, who has made a plans a substantial increase over the next form of military assistance. and roughly a special study of NGOs and development, five years. quarter of the total budget goes to Israel and talks of a "veritable explosion" in their Most multilateral donors, such as the UN Egypt alone. "The United States has spent a numbers; he mentions 25,000 grassroots agencies, also have budgets frozen. A rare ex­ lot less money on development than on ad­ organisations in the Indian state of Tamil ception is the European Development Fund, vancing political and military goals," says Nadu alone. The public and private money the aid arm of the European Union, which is John Sewell of the ODC. This year, Ameri­ dispensed by NGOs amounted to 13% of total taking a rapidly rising share of member­ ca's aid budget protects the shares of Israel net ODA flows in 1990, and the share has been states' aid budgets. The EDF's secrecy and and Egypt. America also sees aid to Eastern creeping up. its mediocre reputation with recipient coun­ Europe and to the countries of the former NGOs may be better than central govern­ tries make some bilateral donors unhappy: Soviet Union primarily in strategic terms. ments at handling small projects and more "British officials are concerned about having "National security" is also now being used sensitive to what local people really need. to devote increasing quantities of their aid, as an argument for giving more weight to all But even NGOs, according to Mr. Riddell, which they regard as successful, to the Euro­ sorts of other goals in the drawing-up of aid usually fail to help the very poorest. "If gov­ pean programme," reports Robert Cassen, a budgets. Environmentalists claim that some ernment and official aid programmes fail to British aid expert. types of environmental damage, such as reach the bottom 20% of income groups, NEEDED: A CASE FOR GIVING global warming and the thinning of the most NGO interventions probably miss the ozone layer, may be worsened by poor-coun­ bottom 5-10%," he guesses. And, as more aid Some developing countries-mainly the try growth, and they argue that rich-country is channelled through NGOs, some groups faster-growing ones perceived as "emerging aid donors should in their own interests take may find it harder to retain the element of markets"-have found the international cap­ special care to minimize such risks. Others local participation which is their most obvi­ ital markets to be increasingly willing sup­ say aid should be used to parry the threats ous strength. More searching questions plies of finance (see chart on next page). But to rich countries posed by the trade in illegal might be asked about whether they are effi­ demands for ODA are still appearing in new drugs, by population growth and by third­ ciently run, or achieve their purported goals: forms and from new sources. Astute third­ world poverty. a study of projects supported by the Ford world countries are giving old projects a If the goal of national security can conflict Foundation in Africa in the late 1980s found green tinge to profit from fashionable enthu­ with that of poverty relief, then the commer­ "very few successes to talk about, especially siasm for the environment. The countries of cial interests of aid donors can do so even in terms of post-intervention sustain­ Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union more. Japan's approach has at least the ability". are competing with the third world for help. merit of simplicity: its development assist­ AND WHAT ABOUT GROWTH? And the proportion of aid spent on relieving ance goes mainly to countries that are most disasters has soared from 2% five years ago When the modern panoply of official aid in­ likely to become its future customers. All stitutions grew up after the second world to around 7% today. DAC countries tie, some aid-the average is But with the clamour for more money goes war, the intention was not to relieve poverty about a quarter-to the purchase of their as such but to promote economic growth in increasing uncertainty about what aid is for own goods and services. One problem with and what it has achieved. The naive taxpayer poor countries. Aid was seen as a transi­ trying is that it forces countries to pay over tional device to help countries reach a point might imagine that aid's main purpose was the odds for imports: on average, some esti­ to relieve poverty. Yet only relatively small from which their economies would take off mates suggest, recipients pay 15% more than of their own accord. Its use was to remove amounts of ODA go to the poorest of coun­ prevailing prices. Another is that it often tries or to projects that benefit mainly the shortages of capital and foreign exchange, distorts development priorities. It is easier boosting investment to a point at which poorest of peopla. A study of America's aid to tie aid to a large item of capital spending, programme conducted by the Overseas De­ growth could become self-sustaining. such as a dam, road or hospital, than to a In their baldest form, such views sit oddly velopment Council (ODC), a Washington, DC, small rural project that may do more good. think-tank, found that more than $250 per beside the fact that, in many of the coun­ Not surprisingly, trying is especially com­ tries that have received the most aid and person went to relatively high-income coun­ mon in transport, power generation and tele­ tries, but less than $1 per person to very low­ have the highest levels of capital invest­ communications projects. income countries. Mahbub ul Haq of the ment, growth has been negligible. For at Aid recorded as tied has been falling as a least 47 countries, aid represented more than United Nations Development Programme proportion of bilateral ODA, according to the (UNDP), a fierce critic of aid's failure to 5% of GNP in 1988. Many of those countries OECD, which monitors the practice. That were in sub-Saharan Africa, where GDP per reach the poorest, points out what the ten may be partly because of the rise in spending countries that are home to two-thirds of the head has been virtually flat for a quarter of on disaster relief. It may also reflect an a century. Yet, as David Lindauer and Mi­ world's poorest people receive only one-third international agreement on guidelines for of world aid. chael Roemer of the Harvard Institute for tied aid. But governments are clever at find­ International Development point out in a re­ NOT HELPING THE POOR ing ways to use aid to promote exports. It cent study, some of them were investing a Within poor countries. too, aid is rarely has, for example, taken two official inves­ share of GDP almost as large as that of much concentrated on the services that benefit the tigations to uncover some of the links be­ faster growing South-East Asian countries: poorest. The World Bank reckons that, of all tween British aid to Malaysia and British Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania the aid going to low-income countries in arms sales to that country. and Zambia all invested at least 20% of GDP, 1988, a mere 2% went on primary health care Some kinds of ODA are given in the sure a figure comparable with that for Indonesia and 1% on population programmes. Even the knowledge that the money will be spent or Thailand. aid that is spent on health and education mainly in the donor country, but without ex­ Such rough comparisons may prove little, tends to go to services that benefit dis­ plicit tying. One example is technical assist­ but they draw attention to an awkward proportionately the better-off. Aid for health ance. Of the $12 billion or so which goes each point, Some third-world countries have en­ care goes disproportionately to hospitals (in year to buy advice, training and project de­ joyed fast economic growth with relatively 198~9. for instance, 33% of Japan's bilateral sign, over 90% is spent on foreign consult­ little aid per head. In particular, some Asian aid for health went on building hospitals); ants. Half of all technical assistance goes to success stories, such as China and Vietnam, aid for education, to universities. In sub-Sa­ Africa-which, observes UNDP's Mr. Haq, had little or no aid at a time when donors haran Africa in the 1980s, only $1 of ODA "has perhaps received more bad advice per were pouring money into Africa (although went on each primary pupil; $11 on each sec­ capita than any other continent". Most China is now the World Bank's largest single ondary pupil; and $575 on each university thoughtful people in the aid business regard customer). If some countries can achieve student. technical assistance as one of the least effec­ economic growth with little aid, while other Such spending patterns often reflect the tive ways to foster development. countries which get a great deal of aid do not priorities of the recipient governments. Stung by the claims of their aid lobbies grow at all, what if anything is aid good for? Some donors have tried to persuade govern­ that too little help goes to the poor, some One way to try to answer that question is ments to distribute aid differently. They governments are trying to steer more money to review the experience of individual coun­ have had mixed success-not surprisingly, through voluntary bodies, such as charities tries and aid projects. In the late 1980s there for their own motives in aid-giving often and church groups. Such bodies, known in were two valiant attempts to do just this: override the goal of poverty relief. the trade as non-governmental organisations one conducted by a team led by Mr. Cassen, June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12367 the other on a more modest scale by Mr. to describe how Holland's exports of natural of Rev. Enoch S. Moore, membership more Riddell. Mr. Cassen's team argued that "the gas boosted its real exchange rate and there­ than doubled. majority of aid is successful in terms of its by harmed its export competitiveness. Mr. This growth continued under the leadership own objectives", but added that "a signifi­ White thinks something similar happened in of Dr. Charles W. Anderson from 1939 to Sri Lanka between 1974 and 1988, when a cant proportion does not succeed." Aid had 1972 and resulted in needed expansion. A worked badly in Africa; better in South Asia. sharp increase in aid contributed to a diver­ Where aid did not work, the reason was gence between the nominal and real ex­ new wing was added in 1941 and a separate sometimes that donors failed to learn from change rates; this hurt the growth of the Georgian-type brick building was constructed their mistakes or the mistakes of other do­ country's manufactured exports on the corner of Broad Street and Mountain nors; and sometimes that a recipient country Mr. de Vylder also worries about the tend­ Avenue by 1947. These building improve­ failed to make the most of what was offered ency of aid to compensate for failure rather ments increased the seating to 750. Eventu­ to it. than to reward success. Bilateral donors ally, an educational building was added in the As for the impact of aid on economic have increasingly found that much of the aid rear. In 1965 the current 1, 780-seat auditorium growth, Mr. Cassen concluded cautiously they give to some countries goes towards that one could not say that aid failed to paying back money unwisely lent by inter­ was built to accommodate the church's huge help. In some countries, indeed, he found evi­ national financial institutions, Take Zambia growth in membership. dence that it did increase growth. Mr. as an example. Between 1974 and 1987, Brookdale Baptist Church has also been a Riddell was similarly tentative. Aid, he con­ Zambia had entered into seven stand-by or leader in missionary work, sending many mis­ cluded, " can assist in the alleviation of pov­ structural agreements with the IMF- one sionaries to farflung corners of the world. erty, directly and indirectly" and " the avail­ every two years. Each was broken by the The surge in membership and building en­ able evidence * * * fails to convince that, as Zambian government. When, in 1987, Mr. de largement are a testament to the hard work, a general rule, alternative strategies which Vylder visited Zambia to assess the latest determination, and commitment of the parish­ exclude aid lead in theory or have led in bout of economic disaster, he asked a min­ ioners of the Brookdale Baptist Church. It is practice to more rapid improvements in the ister how seriously the government was wor­ living standards of the poor than have been ried at being lambasted by every aid donor. with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues to achieved with aid." " Concerned?" mused the minister, seeming join me in paying tribute on this distinguished These are hardly ringing endorsements. somewhat surprised. Then: "Oh, no. They al­ occasion. But these evaluations of individual aid pro­ ways come back." The minister was right, grams and projects are more positive in their says Mr. de Vylder. Shortly afterwards, the findings than attempts to establish broader international financial institutions were THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED links between aid and growth, which have again knocking on the door, asking for a new usually failed entirely. Plenty of economists agreement. HON. Bill RICHARDSON have picked holes in the original idea that It is easy, with aid, to find examples of in­ OF NEW MEXICO aid would boost investment: why should it, dividual projects that do some good. Most of some ask, when governments may simply use those who criticise aid argue that if the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES income from aid as an excuse to spend tax quality were better-if donors tried harder to Wednesday, June 8, 1994 revenues in other, less productive ways? learn from each other's mistakes, if they Other economists, such as Howard White of Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I want to were less keen to reap commercial gain, if call to the attention of my colleagues, the story the Institute of Social Studies at The Hague, they concentrated harder on meeting basic who has reviewed many of the economic human needs-then there would be far fewer of two of my constituents, Nancy Reynolds studies of the effects of aid on growth, point failures. All tha.t is true; but-other thing·s and Kate Radakovich, both of Santa Fe, as to the difficulties of generalising. Given the being equal- there would also be much less detailed in the accompanying article from the various transfers that count as " aid", the aid. Will poor countries do worse, over the New Mexican, the local newspaper in Santa many conditions that donors attach, the dif­ next 30 years, if rich countries decline to Fe. Ms. Reynolds and Miriam Radakovich, fering importance of aid in national econo­ give or lend them another $1.4 trillion? At Kate's daughter, have been selected as par­ mies and the complexity of economic that price, the answer should be " Yes". ticipants in the Congo expedition, a 1-year, growth, there are simply too many variables Given the way that aid works at present, it to say much that is useful. is only " Maybe". 6,066-mile trek across the African Congo re­ THIRD-WORLD DUTCH DISEASE tracing the steps of Henry Morton Stanley's Since the start of the 1980s, many donors 187 4 expedition. have come to believe that the quality of a lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF Ms. Reynolds will be a team captain of the country's economic management will · do BROOKDALE BAPTIST CHURCH secondary team which will supervise the trek's most to determine whether aid will do some circumnavigation of Lake Tanganyika, a hike good. Aid in the 1980s was frequently used, of several weeks which begins in mid-October. especially by the World Bank, as a prod to HON. HERB KLEIN Miriam Radakovich will be a participant in the encourage countries to begin " structural ad­ OF NEW JERSEY entire expedition. Kate Radakovich was so in­ justment" programmes. In some cases, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spired by her daughter's involvement in this economic performance of these countries did improve-Ghana is one of the Bank's Wednesday, June 8, 1994 remarkable transcontinental expedition that she has begun the process of application for favourite examples. In other cases, it did Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in not. A review by the IMF of 19 low-income admittance to the Peace Corps. honor of Brookdale Baptist Church's 1OOth an­ The attached article, written by Candelora countries which had undergone structural niversary. adjustment found that their current-account Versace, provides an eloquent explanation of deficits averaged 12.3% of GDP before adjust­ The Brookdale Baptist Church was formally this wonderful adventure and I commend it to ment and 16.8% in the most recent year; and incorporated on June 5, 1894. A small building my colleagues. had been built in 1873, and Henry Hepburn, a that their external debt had grown from 451 [From the New Mexican, May 1, 1994) percent of exports to 482 percent. local resident, later purchased the property for Why was this? Were countries encouraged $1,000 with the assistance of Dr. Charles A. THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED to adopt the wrong policies? Did they ignore Cook. This initiated the Brookdale Baptist (By Candelora Versace) the advice they were given? Or did the aid it­ Church as a mission of the First Baptist Africa: dangerously exotic, deeply mysteri­ self do some damage? Stefan de Vylder, a ous, darkly primal. To some of us, the quali­ Swedish economist, argued for the last of Church of Bloomfield, NJ. ties of this most misunderstood continent these explanations at a conference in Stock­ At first, oil lamps hung from the ceiling and elicit feelings of fear and avoidance. But to holm in March. He argued that large vol­ wood-burning stoves provided the heat inside the incurable romantic,. the incessant wan­ umes of aid (such as those associated with the building. There was an old Methodist derer, the one who knows that to fly one structural adjustment programmes) could kneeling bench, and a railing stretched across must first leap, Africa holds perhaps the last damage an economy's international competi­ the church . The pulpit furniture consisted of a promise on the planet for true adventure and tiveness; and countries where export per­ large desk, two chairs, a settee, and a clock. discovery. formance was especially bad tended to be A Sunday School class later donated a tiny To the 16 people who were chosen from " rewarded" with low-interest loans and 1,700 applicants to comprise The Congo Expe­ grants. pump-organ. dition, that promise came true April 22. The damage to competitiveness, Mr. de The church began to grow in the ensuing After several years of planning and an ago­ Vylder believes, is a version of " Dutch dis­ years. The membership reached 47 by 1900, nizing delay of a full year, The Congo Expe­ ease''. This was the term coined in the 1970s and by 1930 grew to 107. Under the ministry dition departed Washington, D.C. amid great 12368 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 fanfare to begin the first leg of a year-long the 1980s, she was appointed by U.S. Ambas­ Radakovich missed the farewell party in adventure-the adventure of a lifetime. sador to the United Nations Jeanne Kirk­ D.C. for the expedition to start an adventure Retracing the steps of Henry Morton Stan­ patrick to the post of United Nations Rep­ of her own; she traveled instead to Dallas for ley's 1874 Anglo-American Expedition to ver­ resentative for the Status of Women, which the first of a series of intensive interviews to ify the source of the Nile River, the trek­ involved an immediate three-week tour join the Peace Corps. Her pride in her daugh­ kers-American and African-will then fol­ through Africa. ter's position in the historic tour began to low the Congo (Zaire) River from its source " I was thoroughly hooked," Reynolds said. effect her own life, she said. in eastern Zaire to the Atlantic Ocean. " Paleoanthropology has always been a secret "It has been a long time since I felt a sense The entire expedition wm be on foot, with passion for me. I put together the Decade of pride about being a nurse," she said, add­ the team expected to cover approximately 30 For Women conference in Nairobi, Kenya in ing that a visit to the Vietnam Women's Me­ miles a day, each member laden with a 40- the mid-'80s, and I had an opportunity to morial ceremony last fall touched off a de­ pound pack. Resupply teams will periodi­ meet the Leakey family, who kept inviting sire to use her training and be of service in cally rendezvous with the trekkers, bringing me to come back on fossil hunts." a more significant way. food, news, mail and film. They will depart Reynolds also has been president of Rhino "It's my greatest hope to get an assign­ with journals, samples, specimens and rolls Rescue U.S.A., a nonprofit animal rights or­ ment, although I know the Peace Corps is and rolls of exposed film. ganization, and said she has taken every now highly competitive. But wouldn't it be Ted Turner will be producing a major video chance she's had to return to Africa. wonderful if I could somehow rendezvous documentary about the expedition. Twenty­ ''It got so my family had to remind me with them in Africa?" seven thousand school districts throughout where my home really was," she said with a the United States will be following the expe­ laugh. "I gave up vacations to anywhere else dition through live and interactive satellite just to go to Africa." CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS broadcasts. Reynolds said she is not anticipating any AILENE BUTLER And two Santa Fe women will spend the danger to the team throughout the trek, de­ next year following the progress of the trek spite the unrest that continues throughout with perhaps greater concentration than the region. HON. DALE E. KILDEE anyone. "I would be most uneasy about Zaire, OF MICHIGAN Kate Radakovich, a nurse working in Dr. which is in chaos and turmoil, but the Zaire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leah Morton's office, is already planning her government has assured Jim Owens (the ex­ letter-writing campaign to her daughter Mir­ pedition leader) that there will be no prob­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 iam, 36, of Columbus, Ohio, who is serving as lem for them and I'm sure it's true. That will Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be­ a water safety specialist on the trek. be the toughest part of the journey for fore my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep­ Radakovich, who is 60-plus, got so caught in them," she said. the excitement that she recently decided to resentatives to pay tribute to an outstanding Radakovich said her daughter's interest in individual in my hometown of Flint, Ml: Ms. apply to the Peace Corps for her own adven­ the expedition began with an article about it ture. that she spotted in the Washington Post a Ailene Butler. Nancy Reynolds, 66, a retired Washington few years ago. Ailene Butler was born in Americus, GA, lobbyist and consultant with several ex­ " She was growing disenchanted with her and moved to Flint as a child, She is a grad­ tended visits to Africa already under her uate of Flint Northern High School, Sienna belt, will spend the next six months in an in­ job in D.C., which involved a lot of computer tensive physical training program. She is work for various agencies and organizations. Heights College, and obtained a degree in She saw the article requesting volunteers mortuary science from Wayne State Univer­ getting prepared for her role as Team Cap­ and thought it would be an opportunity for a tain of a secondary team supervising the sity. As Flint's first female funeral director, she big life change," Radakovich explained. was also the first female to own and operate trek's circumnavigation of Lake "The expedition was originally scheduled Tanganyika, a hike of several weeks that be­ to depart in May of 1993, but was postponed her own funeral home. She has been awarded gins in mid-October. the Annual Business Award from the Flint " We 'll be following Stanley's diaries to the because the organization still needed to raise money. She was all ready to go, her stuff was Club of the National Association of Negro letter," Reynolds said, noting that Stanley's Business and Professional Women as "The book, Through the Dark Continent, Vol. 2, has in storage, she had given up her apartment, served as the primary guide for the expedi­ and the let-down was so great that she just Most Outstanding Woman of the Year." She tion. Reynolds, along with the entire expedi­ decided to go ahead and go to Africa on her has also received the Women of Wayne tion team, has been studying both contem­ own," she said. Headliner Award and the Zeta Phi Beta Soror­ porary and historical maps to determine the " So she traveled around through the re­ ity Woman of the Year Award. She has re­ gion for three months on her own and had a names of villages Stanley visited on his leg­ ceived recognition from the Governor of the endary adventure that may still be there. wonderful time, but she said she also realized just how difficult the year-long trek was State of Michigan, the Common Council of the Reynolds said she will arrive in Tanzania City of Detroit, the Michigan Department of and meet the team in Uvinza, then walk to going to be, and she wasn't sure if she want­ Ujiji, the site of that famous meeting: "Dr. ed to be part of it." Education, Mott Community College, the Inter­ Livingstone, I presume?". The trekkers will Eventually, the spirit of the expedition got national Institute, the Genesee Area Skill Cen­ rest in Kigoma, and then begin circumnavi­ to Miriam, and she spent her last hour in the ter, as well as a special tribute from the Michi­ gation of the lake. D.C. airport with her sister Janet, going over gan House of Representatives. "When we come around the lake and the stacks of paperwork. Janet, who also lives in Ailene Butler has been a pioneer for the Af­ team then goes off through Zaire to walk Columbus and whose roommate Mary rican-American community in Flint. She was across to the Atlantic Ocean, to a spot called Maloney is serving as the expedition's horti­ culturist, has taken on the formidable task the first and only African-American female Banana Point, I'll go to visit friends in Zan­ elected to the Flint City Council. Elected to of­ zibar and Kenya," she said. of handling her sister's mail and belongings Reynolds has already begun a. vigorous ex­ for the next year. fice in November 1973, Ailene was chair­ ercise program with daily aerobics and Radakovich, who has been in Santa Fe person of the Social Programs Committee. weight training with trainer Cindy Romero. seven years, said her own excitement about Through her tireless efforts on this committee, In the past few weeks, she has added daily the trip is as strong as if she herself were she was able to obtain assistance for day care hikes in Tesuque and behind the Santa Fe going. centers, the Opportunities Industrialization " I told my daughter I shared her identical Spa with Romero, loading her pack to 20 Center, and the Urban League On-The-Job pounds to start. feelings. It's been a rollercoaster of exhilara­ " I'm trying right now to work up to 10 tion and anxiety. I have an intense pride Training Program, among others. She was in miles," she said. " In October, when I go, I'll that she had been chosen to participate in the forefront of the effort to combat drugs and have a 40-pound pack and we'll be going this great effort, but there certainly are wor­ crime, long before the current efforts were un­ probably 20 miles a day." ries for me. dertaken. She was appointed to the original With more energy than a teen-ager and "The trip was originally scheduled to be Flint Mayor's Advisory Committee, which es­ enough enthusiasm to fill a stadium, Reyn­ ten months, and then they extended it to a tablished the Flint Human Relations Commis­ olds has become one of the expedition's big­ year, and that just seems awfully long, but I sion. Ms. Butler also helped establish and was have a firm trust that things will work out," gest cheerleaders. She has stacks of maps, elected first chairperson of the Open Occu­ books and clippings detailing Stanley's first she said. journey, the development of the current trek The family has long had a spirit of reach­ pancy Committee, whose work made Flint the and information about Africa. ing out, she said. Daughter Janet was a for­ first city in the United States to pass a fair " Africa is my passion," she said, although eign exchange student in Venezuela and the housing law by popular vote. She was founder for her it is a relatively recent discovery. In family once hosted a Japanese student. and first chairperson of the National Black June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12369 Woman's Political Leadership Caucus of the three-part volume on Richard Nixon, says him, is so constant that President Nixon State of Michigan. the diaries are so valuable that he could complains about what an "emotional drain" Ailene Butler was Flint's first African-Amer­ write another book just on them. These are Mr. Kissinger is. Walter Isaacson, who re­ ican Girl Scout leader and helped to integrate much more revealing than episodic accounts cently wrote a superb, if critical, biography from the Nixon tapes: Practically every day of Mr. Kissinger, says that after reading the Camp Tyrone. She successfully intergrated of the Nixon presidency Mr. Haldeman, more Haldeman diaries he fears he "understated the Flint Young Women's Christian Associa­ than anyone else, was with the president; the paranoid atmosphere" that affected the tion. She was the first women elected as vice every day, with extraordinary discipline, the Nixon White House in general and Henry Kis­ president and board member of the National chief of staff recorded the day's events. (Mr. singer in particular. Association for the Advancement of Colored Haldeman died last November shortly after But Mr. Kissinger's greatest flaw was Viet­ People and assisted in the creation of the the diaries, many of which were dictated, nam. The president's foreign policy czar ini­ NAACP Credit Union, as well as serving as its were full transcribed.) tially envisioned a get tough policy the first first loan officer. There's plenty of titillation for Watergate year that would drive Hanoi to the bargain­ Ms. Butler was also affiliated with many wallowers. The coverup of White House mis­ ing table. "He [Mr. Kissinger] wants to push deeds begins almost innocently but then is for some escalation, enough to get us a rea­ public service oriented organizations, such as clear. There's shocking antisemitic and sonable bargain for a settlement within six the Flint Branch of Child and Family Services antiblack bigotry attributed, without any months," Mr. Haldeman reports on July 7, of Michigan, the Genesee County Funeral Di­ ambiguity, to Richard Nixon. A mean-spir­ 1969. This became a familiar, and movable, rector's Association, as well as many other ited paranoia permeates. President Nixon refrain. fine organizations. There is no question that not only sought to viciously smear political "If we just had one more dry season, the Ailene Butler has been one of the most inspi­ opponents, but even deliberately planted opponents would break their backs," Mr. rational leaders in Flint and an incredible im­ falsehoods about a longtime friend, Federal Kissinger tells the president in San Clemente on Aug. 24, 1971, more than two years later. print on its citizens. Reserve Board Chairman Arthur Burns, an act that the president vehemently denied at The ever-loyal chief of staff couldn't resist Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and a the time. The president repeatedly talks of adding: "This, of course, is the same line he's pleasure to rise before my colleagues in this the press, bureaucrats, academics and Con­ used for the last two years, over and over august House to pay tribute to a pioneer, gress as "out to get us," or less dispassion­ * * * it's amazing how it sounds like a bro­ Ailene Butler. Ailene Butler has served as an ately as the "bastards who are here to screw ken record," From 1970 through 1972 almost inspiration to me and to other elected officials us." 6,000 Americans lost their lives in Vietnam. in Michigan. She is truly unique and is deserv­ This dispels any lingering doubt that it Today Mr. Kissinger still is one who per­ ing of all of the tributes that may come her was Richard Nixon who set the tone and petuates the myth that Vietnam was lost not because of a flawed policy, but due to a lack way. I pay tribute to her and wish her contin­ mood that led to the Watergate break-in, to the infamous plumbers unit, to illegal wire­ of political will at home. The facts are that ued success. taps and bugging, to trying to use the Inter­ for seven years America had more than nal Revenue Service for political purposes 150,000 troops in Vietnam, reaching a peak of and to abusing the FBI and CIA. 536,100; that in current dollars we spent al­ HALDEMAN DIARIES ARE A RE­ But the diaries also provide fascinating most a quarter of a trillion dollars on oper­ ALITY CHECK ON KISSINGER glimpses of Mr. Nixon as a L~ader. The build­ ational costs; and that the U.S. dropped four LIES up to the opening to China, and Mr. Nixon's times as many bombs as during the entire prescience, make that achievement seem Second World War. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK even more impressive. Henry Kissinger remains a central figure An incredibly insightful account of presi­ in American life today, the darling of much OF CALIFORNIA dential decision-making is contained in the of the business community, the foreign pol­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seven pages on the 1971 weekend when the icy establishment and the media. He's on the Wednesday, June 8, 1994 president summoned all his top economic ad­ board of CBS, writes a column for the Los visers for a secret marathon meeting at Angeles Times syndicate, and can command Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Camp David. The result was the decision to space or airtime for his views almost at his enter in the RECORD a column from the May institute wage-and-price controls and go off convenience. The next time Mr. Kissinger is 26, 1994 Wall Street Journal that further docu­ the gold standard. Many Nixonites later re­ pronouncing on some momentous event, take ments the lies and revisionist history surround­ gretted these moves, but the Haldeman book a look at the Haldeman diaries. They're a ing the late Nixon administration. shows a president skillfully navigating the good reality check. The column, by Albert R. Hunt, speaks for political, domestic and international rami­ itself. fications, and the differences among power­ RECOGNITION OF FRANK SOFO [From the Wall Street Journal, May 26, 1994) ful advisers like John Connally, Arthur Burns, Paul Volcker and George Shultz. HALDEMAN DIARIES ARE A REALITY CHECK Mr. Ambrose, the Nixon historian, says HON. CHARLFS E. SCHUMER (By Albert R. Hunt) that his research suggests that the diaries OF NEW YORK "Richard Nixon's foreign policy goals were are amazingly reliable. Jo Haldeman, the au­ long-range. And he pursued them without re­ thor's widow, says her husband saw the dia­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gard to domestic political consequences."­ ries as "a valuable research source for histo­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Henry Kissinger's eulogy at Richard Nixon's rians" that would "help put the Nixon presi­ funeral, April 27, 1994. dency in better perspective." Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, one of the "Henry [Kissinger] argues against a com­ Both Ms. Haldeman and Prof. Ambrose pleasures of serving in this legislative body is mitment * * * to withdraw all combat troops agree that other than Richard Nixon the the opportunity we occasionally get to ac­ because he feels that if we pull them out by book's central figure is Henry Kissinger; it's knowledge publicly the outstanding citizens of the end of '71, trouble can start mounting in not a flattering portrait. When Ms. our Nation. '72 that we won't be able to deal with and Haldeman called Mr. Kissinger some weeks I rise today to honor Frank Soto for his over which we'll have to answer for at the elec­ ago to tell him about the book, he expressed 50 years of dedication to Scouting. He has tions. He prefers, instead, a commitment to displeasure, suggesting it would be better if spent a significant portion of his life preparing have them all out by the end of '72 so that we it never were published. won't have to deliver finally until after the Mr. Kissinger, who says he hasn't read the young people to become the future leaders elections.-Bob Haldeman's White House dia­ book, nevertheless suggests that many con­ and citizens of this Nation. He has helped ries, Dec. 21, 1970. versations "may have been taken out of con­ countless young men achieve their personal The recently released dairies of President text." Moreover, he questions Mr. Scouting goals and has been an all around Nixon's chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman-a 681- Haldeman's expertise: "Haldeman was not a friend, confident and mentor to innumerable page edited book version and twice as much foreign policy man." others who have been helped on their way to unedited text available electronically on CD­ Nice try, Henry, but no dice. Mr. Eagle Scout. The example of his high stand­ ROM-haven't gotten as much attention as Haldeman, a Kissinger admirer at the time, ard of commitment to community service and they deserve. ABC-TV's "Nightime" did an shows an incredibly petty and insecure man. excellent two-part series, but otherwise they Mr. Kissinger threatens to resign on at least the youth of this Nation is an inspiration to us have been depicted as chiefly kiss-and-tell seven occasions when he feels he's not get­ all. stories. ting his own way. The spiteful personal feud Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this mo­ They are much more. Historian Stephen he conducts with Secretary of State William ment to ask my colleagues in the U.S. House Ambrose, author of a highly acclaimed Rogers, whom he believes is "out to get" of Representatives to join me in wishing Mr. 12370 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 Soto all the best and commending him for his for Congressional approval to be changed ciation to you for sponsoring the Earning By tireless leadership. If Mr. Soto is any indication afterwards without subsequent approval by the Learning Program at the Douglas Village of the caliber of the individuals produced by Congress. Apartment Community, Douglasville, Geor­ gia in the summers of 1990 and 1991. In 1991, Scouting, there can be no doubt as to the kind Contrary to what the letter suggests, both Houses passed legislation which would have 53 children read a total of 1,850 books, receiv­ of future that lays ahead for this Nation's ing $3,700 for their efforts. This was a stimu­ youth. involved the entire $120 million that was ini­ lating and lasting experience for everyone tially proposed. who participated. The legislation passed by this House in­ This meaningful project greatly enhanced A BILL TO AUTHORIZE SPECIAL cluded conditions related to the policy con­ our regular summer enrichment program for AID FOR THE NORTHERN MA­ cerns that I mentioned as well as other provi­ the children will be motivated to read for RINA ISLANDS sions to rectify the deficiencies of the rec­ sometime to come. ommendations. I apologize for the lateness in sending this The funding was not agreed to in the con­ letter, but I've been told that it is never too HON. RON de LUGO late to say thanks. I also want to thank Mel ference, however, principally because of alter­ Steely for his coordinating efforts. We invite OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS native approaches which appeared to originate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you to think of us anytime there is an oppor­ in the Office of Territorial and International Af­ tunity to work together to improve the lives Wednesday, June 8, 1994 fairs but which did not satisfy the concerns of of needy families in our community. Best regards. Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, the distin­ Members of this House. It was only after adequate conditions had Sincerely, guished Chairman of the full Committee on not been agreed to that the House later ac­ EUGENE H. BOWENS, Natural Resources, GEORGE MILLER, and I, as cepted a minority proposal to end the funding. President. Chairman of the Subcommittee on Insular and The other Delegates form the territories and International Affairs, will introduce a bill today I opposed cutting this assistance but could not to authorize grants to the Commonwealth of BISHOP STREET HOUSE HONORED prevent its passage since there had not been WITH FANNIE MAE EXCELLENCE Northern Mariana Islands of $18 million in fis­ agreement on the essential, responsible condi­ AWARD cal year 1995 and $9 million in fiscal year tions. 1996 for unspecified capital improvements. There is one other statement in the trans­ The legislation would also repeal the current mittal which. requires correction. It is that the HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY requirement to provide the islands with bill proposes funds for infrastructure only, in OF MASSACHUSETTS $27,720,000 per year in special assistance for an effort at comprise, inferring that this limita­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES priorities determined by local law. tion makes the new bill substantially different Wednesday, June 8, 1994 The draft was transmitted to the House by from the old one. Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, all too often the Office of Territorial and International Af­ Yet, the fact is that the rejected re~­ the extraordinary energy, drive and vision of fairs of the Department of the Interior pursuant ommendations would also have limited the people who reach out in unique ways to help to a provision of the President's budget for fis­ use of the money to infrastructure projects! others are overlooked. That is one reason why cal year 1995. So, this really is no effort at compromise. Fannie Mae-the Federal National Mortgage Members of the Committee on Natural Re­ Mr. Speaker, we and others of the Majority Association-created the Maxwell Award of sources responded positively to the proposal of the Committee expressed support for the Excellence. This Award seeks to encourage as described in the President's budget be­ provision as it was described by the Office of nonprofit organizations working to develop and Management and Budget in the fiscal year cause it seemed to be an effort to respond to maintain housing for low-income Americans. It House concerns as well as because we are 1995 budget submission. gives them recognition of their achievements encouraged by the determination of the new We are sponsoring this legislation, though, and grant funds to help them continue their governor of the commonwealth to reform local as a courtesy to the administration and be­ work. At a May ceremony on Capitol Hill, I tax, non-resident labor, and minimum wage cause of our interest in the people of the was pleased to participate in the presentation policies. Northern Mariana Islands and confidence in of the Fannie Mae Maxwell Award of Excel­ the Commonwealth's new governor rather I regret that the promise that seemed to be in the budget was not followed by any con­ lence to an extraordinary Boston group in my than as advocates of the bill. congressional district called the Committee to This is because the bill reflects a misunder­ sultation with us. I also regret that what has been proposed is simply a substantial reduc­ End Elder Homelessness. standing of the Congress' previous actions on The Committee to End Elder Homelessness, tion in expenditures for insular needs and the this matter. In saying this, I want to note that Inc., received the Fannie Mae Maxwell Award same old, deficient, and rejected program. we were not consulted in the drafting of the of Excellence for creating Bishop Street bill and that the letter covering its transmittal House, a 10-unit Victorian-era house that is misleading. EARNING BY LEARNING serves as a home for low-income elder!·), The bill incorporates the recommendations homeless women. The group started with a of representatives of then President Bush and $5,000 no-interest loan as a deposit on the the former governor of the commonwealth on HON. NEWT GINGRICH OF GEORGIA building and a $100 honorarium from a board this matter on the issues involved other than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member as the committee's operating budget. the amounts of the assistance and when it Construction materials were donated. More should be provided. It proposes that the $27 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 than 180 volunteers worked on the Bishop million that it would authorize be provided ac­ Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I want to Street House-from a newly formed City Year cording to the terms of the 1992 agreement. share the following letter with my colleagues Youth Corps providing construction labor to Last year, however, the House clearly re­ as an .example of the success of the Earning the contractor's and lawyer's pro bona serv­ jected those terms. By Learning program. This program is run by ices. In addition, local foundations, individuals, The letter of transmittal suggests that the volunteers so that there is no bureaucracy and and a developer made cash donations of more recommendations were rejected last year be­ no money spent on administrative costs. than $90,000 to the project. One of the major cause we found the amount of money initially I would encourage my colleagues to join me forces behind this effort was Elsie Frank, who proposed-$120 million-to be too great and in supporting low cost, high value projects like is a distinguished constituent, and happens to the amount of time that the funds would have Earning By Learning so that children across be the mother of my colleague, U.S. Rep­ been provided-over 7 years-to be too long. the Nation will come to know the joy of read­ resentative BARNEY FRANK. She is a leader in The record is clear, though, that the rejec­ ing and furthering their education. her community, and an inspiration to us all. tion was due to tax, non-resident labor, and INTERFAITH, INC., This is a prime example of what can be ac­ minimum wage policies in the Northern Mari­ 250 GEORGIA AVENUE, SE., complished by individuals becoming involved anas that Members could not justify effectively Atlanta, GA, February 14, 1994 . Representative NEWT GINGRICH, in their communities with the determination to subsidizing. Marietta, GA make a difference in the lives of those less We also objected to terms such as the one DEAR REPRESENTATIVE GINGRICH. On behalf fortunate. Yes, one person, or a group of peo­ that would have allowed the terms submitted of Interfaith, Inc., I want to express appre- ple acting together, can make an important June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12371 contribution. It doesn't necessarily take a gov­ recognize and nurture. Those of us who have advancement in California of environmentally ernment program or Federal bureaucracy. long admired Herb Brown look forward to wit­ sound land development. Her numerous ac­ With ingenuity and creativity, it can be done nessing the power of his leadership as the complishments and contributions in this area locally-in Boston or anywhere else in this President of Rotary International. warrant recognition and we ask our colleagues country. to join us in congratulating her on a career Nearly 200 hundred organizations from 38 which has given exceptional leadership to all States submitted applications for the Maxwell TRIBUTE TO TINA THOMAS interested in the difficult task of making growth Award of Excellence. Of these, only six non­ both economically viable and environmentally profit organizations were recommended by an HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI sensitive. We extend our best wishes to Ms. independent advisory committee as having OF CALIFORNIA Thomas and look forward to many future produced the best examples of low-income IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of her continued service. housing projects during the 12-month eligibility Wednesday, June 8, 1994 period. I am very pleased that Bishop Street CONGRESS AND REFORMS House is one of these. The Fannie Mae Foun­ Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, my colleague dation Maxwell Award of Excellence includes from California [Mr. FAZIO] and I rise today to a grant of $25,000 in three categories: home­ pay tribute to a truly special individual who HON. LEE H. HAMILTON ownership, rental, and special-needs housing. has contributed significantly to California's OF INDIANA Bishop Street House won in the category of sense of environmental awareness and re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES special needs housing. In addition, three alter­ sponsibility. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 nate awardees received grants of $10,000 Tina Thomas is a partner in the nationally Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to each and nine finalists received recognition recognized law firm Remy & Thomas and is insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, grants of $5,000 each. Twenty-five projects re­ the secretary-treasurer of the Planning and May 25, 1994, into the CONGRESSIONAL ceived honorable mention grants of $1,000. Conservation League, California's oldest envi­ RECORD. I would like to congratulate the Committee ronmental lobbying group. During the last dec­ THE REFORM CONGRESS to End Elder Homelessness for receiving the ade, Ms. Thomas established herself as one The 103rd Congress has the potential to be 1994 Fannie Mae Maxwell Award of Excel­ of California's most effective leaders, working known as the " reform Congress". The legis­ lence for their outstanding contribution in fulfill­ diligently for protection of the environment lative agenda of the House and Senate has ing a special need for seniors' housing in Bos­ using a pragmatic approach which continues been dominated by a host of substantive and ton. to prove that well-planned growth and protec­ institutional reform initiatives. A variety of tion of our environment are interconnected factors have led to this, including public dis­ satisfaction with government, a new Admin­ goals. istration, a growing awareness of major COMMENDING HERB BROWN, Since moving to Sacramento in 1979, Ms. problems in key policy areas such as welfare PRESIDENT-ELECT OF ROTARY Thomas has tackled some of the most impor­ and health care, and Member interest in im­ INTERNATIONAL tant and difficult environmental cases in the proving the performance of government. Sev­ region. Of the handful of law firms specializing eral reform initiatives stand out. HON. MICHAEL BILlRAKIS in representing environmental and community HEALTH CARE REFORM organizations, Ms. Thomas' firm has rightfully There is a consensus in favor of reforming OF FLORIDA our national health care system among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned the reputation as the most effective in the state. Highlights of her work include the Democrats and Republicans. big business and Wednesday, June 8, 1994 labor, health care professionals, and most cease of herbicide poisoning into the Sac­ other Americans. It now appears that the Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ramento river, the end of California's annual President's health care plan as submitted to honor Mr. Herb Brown, one of my constitu­ mountain lion hunt, the shut down of Rancho Congress will not be adopted. Congress in­ ents, and a man of tremendous dedication and Seco, the California Wildlife and Protection Act stead will likely take a more incremental achievement. I am proud to say that Herb has of 1988 and the Rail Bond Act. In addition, her approach to changing the existing health been selected to serve as President of Rotary involvement in the Planning and Conservation care system. The general consensus in favor of reform has not yet translated into an International in 1995-96. League has been key to that organization's re­ agreement about specifics, but Members and Herb has achieved enormous success and markable success. The California legislature committees are striving to work these out. recognition in the business world and has also has credited this nonprofit alliance of more Legislation could be considered on the floor realized great personal satisfaction through his than 150 organizations and 10,000 individuals sometime this summer. work as an active member of Rotary Inter­ with being "instrumental in the passage of WELFARE REFORM national. every major piece of environmental legislation Congress is considering proposals to end As we all know, Mr. Speaker, Rotary Inter­ in California." welfare as we know it. The effort is a top-to­ national .is a world-wide service organization While many would find it difficult to gather bottom overhaul of the welfare system to with a proud record. Its members include busi­ the energy to do more, Ms. Thomas' commit­ end the culture of welfare that fosters de­ ness and professional leaders around the pendency over self-sufficiency. The emphasis ment to a better way of life for her community is on making parents support their children, globe who have dedicated themselves to extends beyond environmental issues. Among making work more financially rewarding spreading good will and improving the lives of her civic activities include involvement in Sac­ than welfare, improving training and em­ others. ramento Food Bank Services, the Harry S. ployment opportunities, preventing preg­ According to Herb, Rotary is second only to Truman Club, Sacramento Children's Mu­ nancies among young welfare mothers, and his wife, four children, five grandchildren and seum, Sacramento Chamber of Commerce limiting benefits to just two years for those his God. Having served as a member for al­ and effective fundraising efforts for a number physically able to work. Many difficult ques­ most 50 years, Herb has traveled to countries of other nonprofit organizations. She has also tions must be resolved as Congress addresses this legislation. As a result, welfare reform around the world to meet with heads of state involved herself in the political arena, working may be delayed. and promote the organization's causes. for the successful campaigns of Senators DEFENSE REFORM For example, as part of Rotary's campaign FEINSTEIN, BOXER and MOSELEY-BRAUN; State Last year the Defense Department com­ to eradicate polio by the year 2000, he raised treasurer Kathleen Brown; State assemblyman pleted a comprehensive, " bottom-up" review more than $120 million to pay for polio vac­ Phil Isenberg; and Sacramento mayor Joe of U.S. defense policy in the post-Cold War cines for children in Third World countries. Serna. era. The review includes recommendations Herb was also instrumental in starting Rotary's A popular speaker, Ms. Thomas also finds for a more mobile, better equipped military, Health, Hunger and Humanities program, time to facilitate classes and workshops, as a revamped defense strategy, and the aboli­ which provides immunizations and vocational well as speak to organizations concerning top­ tion of certain Cold War weapons systems such as the AF/X combat air craft. Legisla­ training, among other services. ics relevant to development and environmental tion already has passed during the 103rd Con­ Mr. Speaker, Herb Brown deserves our issues. gress that implements several of these rec­ praise. He exemplifies a special kind of com­ Mr. Speaker, we highly commend Ms. Tina ommendations. It moves us toward a stream­ mitment to the public good which we need to Thomas for her unwavering dedication to the lined, flexible military force, cancels certain 12372 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 outdated programs, and strengthens our de­ recommendations currently are under con­ FARMINGTON SUCCESS: MESA AIR fense industrial base. sideration by the House and Senate Rules EXECUTIVE BRANCH REFORM Committees, and I am hopeful about the HON. BILL RICHARDSON Based on the " reinventing government" re­ chances for adoption. If accepted, the rec­ view headed by Vice President Gore, the Ad­ ommendations will constitute the most OF NEW MEXICO ministration has proposed hundreds of rec­ sweeping overhaul of congressional oper­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ommendations to reform the executive ations in decades. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 branch. They are based on the idea that we OUTLOOK Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I would can no longer afford to pay more, and get Although each of these reforms is impor­ less, from government. We must be prepared· like to commend the enclosed article from tant-and others are also being considered­ Business Week to my colleagues. The article, to radically change the way government op­ it will be extremely difficult to pass them all erates and to try to improve its performance. before the end of the year. The issues are written by Eric Schine, relates the success of Many of the recommendations require con­ complex, the solutions under consideration Mesa Airlines, headquartered in my district in gressional approval. For example, one impor­ are not perfect, and there is substantial po­ Farmington, NM. tant set of proposals moving through Con­ litical opposition to many of them. But it is Mesa Airlines, which began in 1980 as a gress deals with government procurement o( evident that Congress is trying to deal in a small commuter airline with one airplane, is goods and services, an area rife with waste fundamental way with the problems that now one of the most successful small airlines and excessive red tape. Other examples in­ concern Americans. If Congress proceeds of its type in the Nation. I would also like to clude reducing the size of the federal with reform in a spirit of constructive bipar­ workforce, consolidating and modernizing suggest to my colleagues that the success of tisanship, my sense is that much of this this company is an example of the importance operations, and reducing paperwork and ad­ agenda can be accomplished before the 103rd ministrative costs. Congress adjourns. Meaningful reform is the of the Essential Air Service Program [EAS], a CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM best way for Congress to earn public trust. Federal Aviation Administration initiative which Americans are concerned that congres­ finances air service to essential areas of the sional elections are too expensive, that in­ country which would otherwise not benefit cumbents have the upper hand in fundrais­ from scheduled air service. I know that in a ing, and that special interest PACs have ex­ LEVINE TO RECEIVE largely rural State such as my home State of cessive influence. During 1993 the House and DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD New Mexico, the EAS Program is vital to the Senate each passed legislation to overhaul continuation of much needed air service to campaign finance laws. The House bill pro­ vides for voluntary spending caps and a re­ HON. HERB KLEIN communities that would otherwise not receive any scheduled transportation service. duction in how much P ACs and individual OF NEW JERSEY contributors can give to a candidate, among [From Business Week, May 9, 1994] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other provisions. The Senate bill contains MESA AIRLINES FLYING Too HIGH? different expenditure controls, and would Wednesday, June 8, 1994 (By Eric Schine) ban PAC contributions outright. House and Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join Farmington, N.M., like much of the South­ Senate conferees will attempt to reconcile west, doesn't reveal itself easily. In the hot, the differences between the two bills during the Passaic Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America in honoring a citizen who had dedi­ bright sunlight, its mesas and gnarled land­ the next several weeks. The prospects for an scape look brown and infertile. The town it­ agreement are good but not certain. cated himself to community service. Commis­ self is a dusty collection of bleached con­ VOTER REGISTRATION REFORM sioner Alan C. Levine is the recipient of this crete buildings and ramshackle trailer Last year Congress passed and the Presi­ organization's Distinguished Citizen Award. parks. Tucked away in New Mexico's barren dent signed the so-called " Motor-voter" bill, After attending Paterson Eastside High Four Corners region, Farmington is an oil which enables citizens to register to vote School and the New York Academy, Commis­ boomtown that isn't booming anymore. It's when they get their driver's license, or to sioner Levine later attended Rutgers Univer­ the kind of place where the car lots out­ sign up by mail. The new law should help re­ sity where he attained his degree in business number the trees. duce unnecessary barriers to registration But if you look closely when the light be­ and promote greater participation in U.S. administration~ He showed strong leadership gins to angle, the mesa country's richness elections, which unfortunately is low com­ throughout his academic career and extra­ and color start to emerge. Larry Risley loves pared to other Western democracies. curricular activities. it there. While many Farmington workers LOBBYING REFORM Currently a resident of Paterson, Mr. Levine choose to commute from Durango, Colo.-a People have a right to be skeptical about serves as a commissioner of the Paterson scenic, artsy enclave 55 miles northeast-the gifts and meals Members of Congress can Planning Board and is its representative to the founder of Mesa Airlines Inc. is building his now accept from lobbyists. Both the House Passaic Valley Water Commission. He is also dream house on 35 acres at the edge of town. Larry L. Risley and Farmington were made and Senate have passed bills that would the president of Levine Industries. clamp down on this practice. The Senate bill for each other-simple and unpretentious. In addition, Mr. Levine is a friend and strong " Where I come from, there was no such thing would ban gifts from almost everyone but supporter of the Paterson Police Explorer family members and close friends. The House as an MBA," Risley says. bill would abolish all gifts costing more than Post. Through these efforts, he created the A little more than a decade ago, Risley $20 from lobbyists, but meals and entertain­ Police Explorers which allows local teenagers could barely hold down a job. Now, at 49, he's ment would be allowed if unsolicited and to work together with the Boy Scouts of Amer­ chairman of one of the nation's most suc­ provided by a non-lobbyist. The chances are ica and Paterson Police Department. cessful airline companies. Starting- in 1980 with a five-seat Piper Chieftain prop plane, good that these differences will be reconciled Among his many other services, Mr. Levine this year. In addition, proposals to tighten Risley built a low-cost commuter-airline em­ has served as trustee of the North Jersey De­ pire that consists of eight separate carriers registration requirements for lobbyists could velopmental Center since 1975, and became also pass during the 103rd Congress. spread across the nation-several of them chairman in 1979. In 1992, Levine was named tied through marketing agreements to CONGRESSIONAL REFORM by Governor Florio as a member of the New USAir Inc. and United Airlines Inc. During a Earlier this year, legislation was intro­ Jersey Police and Fire Pension Board. period when many airlines have struggled duced containing the reform recommenda­ The Commissioner's other activities have just to stay aloft, little Mesa has lost money tions of the Joint Committee on the Organi­ only once in its 12-year history. Adjusted for zation of Congress, which I co-chaired. The varied. These memberships include the Amer­ splits, its share price has increased tenfold mandate of the Joint Committee was to ican Legion Post No. 77-Paterson; the Italian since it went public in 1987. Risley's 2.6% spend 1993 evaluating the internal operations Circle; director of the Boy's Club in Paterson; stake is worth a hefty $17 million. of the House and Senate and then make rec­ Rutgers Scarlet "R" Club; Beta Theta Pi Fra­ Lately, though, investors have begun to ommendations for reform by the end of the ternity, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot As­ worry about Mesa: The stock has traded year. Included among our recommendations sociation. He is a P.B.A. Local No. 247 silver down 26% since mid-March, to about 161h are proposals that would: apply employment and gold card holder and member of the (charts). Part of the decline is due to the and civil rights laws to Congress, include pri­ Paterson Firefighters Association. general drop in stock prices. But investors vate citizens in the Hcmse ethics process, cut have also reacted to Mesa's hints that its fis­ congressional staff, streamline the commit­ It is with great pleasure that I praise Com­ cal second-quarter earnings will be flat due tee system and the budget process, and. open missioner Levine on this d!stinguished occa­ to creeping costs in one of its units. While Congress up to more public scrutiny. These sion. analysts still expect full-year profits to post June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12373 a sharp gain over 1993, the bad news comes at joined the Army and found himself stationed make acquisitions. There's definitely a con­ a time when Mesa, with expected 1994 reve­ in Germany. He eventually went to trade troversial environment in the office, but nues of only $354 million, is embarked on a school to get his aviation mechanic's license. that's what makes us have a good team." series of buyouts and equity investments Risley never cottoned to working for any­ The tug-of-war is currently playing out over that could cost more than $120 million. one else. When he did find jobs at general the proposed Continental Express deal. Risley has been soaring. But history is lit­ aviation airfields, he would soon quit or get Sometimes, when it gets to be too much, tered with airline entrepreneurs who flew himself fired after flare-ups with his bosses. Risley scoots out to his 35 acres and chats too close to the sun. While Janie worked as an X-ray technician, with the workers building a new house for Same Feathers.-Mesa's biggest target ap­ Risley held a jumble of odd jobs to make him and Janie. He likes to point out the spot pears to be Continental Express. the sprawl­ ends meet. He sold burglar alarms a:rid in the yard where a large picnic area and ga­ ing commuter subsidiary of Continental Air­ worked as a janitor in a baby clothes fac­ zebo will be-a place for his extended family lines Inc. Sources close to the talks say Mesa tory. "I was really out of my element." he to gather on weekends and watch the light is weighing a deal to pay up to $60 million says. change. "People keep trying to frame me as for a majority of the unit. Trouble is, Con­ Risley's first attempt at going it alone a large-business executive," Risley gripes. tinental Express, with about $350 million in came in 1970, when he set up an aircraft en­ "But when things start to get too big, I kick sales, competes directly with Mesa units gine shop in Waxahachie, Tex. That didn't and scream a bit." As Mesa considers its big­ that fly the colors of United Express and work out either. Risley quickly found him­ gest deal ever, a little kicking and scream­ USAir Express. Consequently, sources say, self deep in debt after several customers ing may be a good thing. the unit would eventually have to be spun off welshed on payments. Risley says he eventu­ to shareholders as a separate company. ally made good on his debts; the shop ended A deal would be the second Mesa has up folding. TRIBUTE TO PAGES OF 103D struck recently with Fort Worth (Tex.) fin­ Risley finally found his feet in 1979 when CONGRESS ancier David Bonderman, whose investment his brother-in-law helped him get a job man­ group controls Continental. Bonderman has aging a charter service for Four Corners HON. DALE E. KIIDEE bid to finance the emergence of America Drilling Co .. an oil company in Farmington. OF MICHIGAN West Airlines Inc. from bankruptcy, and Risley kept a fleet of 14 small planes going, Risley has agreed to make a $25 million in­ ferrying drillers to and from remote sites in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vestment for a 10% stake. the high desert. The business made extra Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Meantime, Risley is busy putting the fin­ money with government contracts to fly Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ishing touches on a $32 million deal to ac­ residents of the nearby Navajo reservation to take this opportunity to express my personal quire financially strapped CCAir Inc., a com­ hospitals. Everything went fine until oil muter airline based in Charlotte, N.C., that prices plummeted in 1980. Then, says Risley, gratitude to all of the pages who have served flies as USAir Express. He is also risking $3 "drilling stopped overnight." so diligently in the House of Representatives million to purchase Sun-Air, which flies Most of the planes were sold off, but Risley during the 103d Congress. routes around the Virgin Islands and in persuaded Four Corners to keep one so he We all recognize the important role that con­ Puerto Rico. Mesa is even going inter­ could start a shuttle service between Farm­ gressional pages play in helping the House of national, taking a 24% stake in a small com­ ington and Albuquerque. Risley advertised Representatives operate. This group of young muter carrier in Britain. his little airline on local radio and put up people, who come from all across our Nation, The question is, can little Mesa handle all signs along roads near the Four Corners Re­ represent what is good about our country. To this action at once? Some think so. " Every gional Airport. He found he could charge half become a page, these young people have acquisition they've ever done has improved what rival Frontier Airlines Inc. was getting earnings," enthuses one large institutional and still make money. In 1982, the Risleys proven themselves to be academically quali­ holder. Others aren't so sure. " They have an decided to buy the Piper and go into business fied. They have ventured away from the secu­ impeccable record," says Kidder, Peabody & for themselves. rity of their homes and families to spend time Co. analyst Samuel Buttrick. " but as Mesa Mesa's acquisition drive began in 1990 when in an unfamiliar city. Through this experience, expands, it becomes an increasingly complex Jonathan Ornstein, a 31-year-old airline fin­ they have witnessed a new culture, made new juggling act." Even Risley has concerns ancier, entered the picture. An executive friends, and learned the details of how our about a possible Continental deal. " It'll take with a tiny carrier called Air L.A., Ornstein Government operates. a lot for my people to convince me it would first approached Risley about buying out As we all know, the job of a congressional be in our best interest," he says. Mesa. Risley wasn't selling, but he liked Soapy Sundays.-The problem isn't financ­ Ornstein's brashness. He hired the New York­ page is not an easy one. Along with being ing. Mesa's balance sheet is strong, and it er and sent him out to scout deals for Mesa. away from home, the pages must possess the has $135 million in cash from operations and Ornstein, like his boss, lacks a college de­ maturity to balance competing demands for secondary stock offerings. But Continental gree. But that's about all the two have in their time and energy. In addition, they must Express alone provides a tough management common. They battle constantly over the have the dedication to work long hours and challenge. The unit lost $70 million last year, pace of expansion-Risley taking the more the ability to interact with people at a personal and Mesa would have to replace its fleet. in­ conservative position. So far. however. their level. At the same time, they face a challeng­ stitute cost controls, and cull staff to turn it formula has been effective: find an ailing ing academic schedule of classes in the around. Then, Mesa would have to structure carrier in a good market, slash staff and in­ a complex transaction to spin it off. CCAir stitute cost controls, upgrade the fleet, and House Page School. would require heavy attention as well. And then let the managers run their own show. The spring 1994 class of pages witnessed given America West's ups and downs, Mesa Cost savings come in a number of ways be­ many important and historical events and de­ investment in that carrier- though passive sides lean management. First, most of bates, including the Joint Meeting in the Hall for now-will demand Risley's vigilance. • Mesa's units have code-sharing &.greements of the House for the Prime Minister of India. Taking risks, though, is nothing new for with major airlines that funnel traffic their They were present for the passing of major Risley. In 1982, he and his wife, Janie (who way without big marketing expense. Second, legislation such as the crime bill, the education now sits on the board) pledged their small Mesa's 155-plane fleet is largely standardized bill, and the assault weapons bill. The pages house and pickup truck against a $125,000 around the twin-engine Beech 1900 turbo­ also witnessed the ceremony honoring Con­ loan to buy the plane they were using to prop. Standardization allows Mesa units to shuttle passengers between Farmington and share a single maintenance facility in Farm­ gressman Bill Natcher that was held in Statu­ Albuquerque. Janie sold tickets. Larry did ington. And it lets the parent-Beech Air­ ary Hall, and were present for the swearing in the maintenance. On Sundays, the couple re­ craft Corp. 's largest commercial customer­ of two new Members, Congressman LEWIS laxed with their young son by washing down buy in bulk, assuring better prices and from Kentucky and Congressman LUCAS from the plane and sprucing up its cabin. terms. Oklahoma. Looking back, Risley seems as surprised as Odd couple.-Since Ornstein came aboard, I am sure they will consider their time spent anyone by his unlikely success. " There was Mesa Airlines has struck a profitable balance in Washington, DC, to be one of the most val­ never any grand plan," he says with a shrug. between making acquisitions and minding uable and exciting experiences of their lives, The son of a firefighter and school teacher, operations. Given the recent flurry of and that with this experience they will all move Risley grew up in Abilene, Tex., and hoped t o dealmaking, however , some industry wa t ch­ emulate his two older brothers who landed ers wonder whether Ornstein's go-go style is ahead to lead successful and productive lives. steady work as union mechanics for Delta at last getting the better of Risley's prag­ Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the House a nd American. Larry , who " figured anything matism . Risley looks at it this way: " We are Page Board, I ask my colleagues to join me in over a 70 was wasted effort," barely grad­ a t two ends of the spectrum. I'm an oper­ honoring this group of distinguished young uated from high school. Instead of college, he ations guy. Jonathan wants to grow a nd Americans. They certainly will be missed. 12374 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 DEPARTING PAGES: SPRING 1993-94 care is definitely inadequate. I bring your at­ I am also honored by the presence of so Brandon W. Barnato tention to a letter I received from Robert L. many of my former colleagues and life-long Brian T. Beard Brooks in Minneapolis, MN. friends from the New York State Police and Rebecca A. Berman I was disabled in 1985 at age 50 by Alpha-1 the IACP. Today, I'm proud that we have Felix M. (Skip) Bivens antitrypsin deficiency, the hereditary form with us five past IACP Presidents, the cur­ James W. Bowen of emphysema. I had been employed by Ral­ rent President, and five future Presidents. Kristen M. Brandon ston Purina Co. for 29 years and had good I feel extremely grateful to Steve Greene, Kelly M. Brooks benefits including health insurance. I contin­ a DEA Special Agent who so ably served as Andre Butler ued this insurance when I had to retire, pay­ Acting Administrator-and a friend who has Diego J. Cartagena ing the full premiums. Very shortly after I helped me tremendously during this transi­ Corinne J. Chapman retired, however, the disability retirees were tion period. Kenneth J. Dechant placed in a separate group plan, which had to To DEA personnel from across the country Erin M. DeMicco be self-sufficient. Within 2 years, the month­ and here at Headquarters, I thank you for ex­ Brian C. Detrick ly premium for my wife and me had risen to tending helping hands and for making me Sara B. Dillier $591, which we could not possibly afford. feel like an instant member of the DEA fam­ Rachel E. Dolan Now I have Medicare benefits only and can­ ily. Daniel A. Drum not get supplemental coverage because of my I especially want to recognize the family of James S. Echeverria pre-existing condition. Prescription medica­ Joe Aversa, who I mentioned at the time of Rafeef El-Hajj tions are not covered by Medicare; my pre­ my nomination. Joey was an all-American Christopher B. Fay scriptions come to $200 per month. My wife boy, and an outstanding trooper with the Massiel E. Felix cannot work fulltime because of my needs, New York State Police. Melanie A. Ferstman so we have an individual policy for her with Four years ago, while assigned to the DEA Courtney F. Fine a $1,000 deductible, which at least will help Task Force in New York City, Joey Aversa Sean D. Fitzpatrick us in case she becomes seriously ill. This is bravely gave his life trying to make the Edward G. Gali III the only insurance we can afford for her. streets of America safer. Madonna K. Gause We must reform our health care system to Joe was very important to the New York Carly A. Geeza provide universal coverage for all Ameri­ State Police, to DEA and to me personally. Joshua Geffon cans, with no exclusion for pre-existing con­ His wife, Eileen, is here with us today, as Christina P. Green ditions. People should not lose their health is his father Vincent. And, I'm proud to an­ Jennifer Gurske insurance, and lose their health care, be­ nounce that on Monday of this week, Eileen Ronnie D. Hawkins III cause they suffer a disability or lose their Aversa was sworn in as a New York State Adam C. Healy job or just can't afford it. We must cover Trooper. Dayna M. Hedges medications, preventive care, and care that I'd also like to recognize Jim Rodriguez, Christopher J. Hewitt the chronically ill need in their homes. And the prosecutor of Joe's murderers and Judge Priscilla Horton we must find a way to pay for this cov­ Ed Torres, who presided over the trial. Josiah S. Johnson erage-but of course we already pay for it And, I thank all of you for sharing this Jamie S. Kantrowitz when uninsured people wait until they are very special day with me and my family. Amanda L. Kims very ill and then go to an emergency room. A LOOK TO THE FUTURE Amy E. Larkin The American people need universal health Mario A. Lopez In my remarks at my nomination, I fo­ Lisa R. Lugo coverage, regardless of health status, employ­ cused on the events in my life that had Myra B. Margolin ment status, or socioeconomic status. They brought me to that nomination ceremony. Elizabeth A. Martin need a system which will cover the costs of Today, I want to take the occasion of my Kimberlee A. McKinlay medication and preventive care. Most of all, swearing-in to look toward the future. McKenzie R. McNally As I officially accept the duties of DEA Ad­ they need a Congress with the courage to do ministrator, I find myself reflecting on the Melody R. McNeil the right thing. Laura A. Moneke awesome responsibilities of this agency and Cedric 0. Montgomery our Special Agents around the world. Seeing George Morales my family-especially my grandchildren­ REMARKS OF THOMAS A. gathered here in the front row, is a very per­ Jerome T. Nakagawa CONSTANTINE Christopher G. Padgett sonal reminder of the responsibilities I un­ Polly E. Rickard dertake today. Amy L. Sinclair HON. CHARLFS E. SCHUMER It is into the hands of these children-and Douglas I. Skrzyniarz children just like them all across America­ OF NEW YORK that you and I will one day entrust this James E. (Jes) Smith III IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kyle M. Snowdon great country. It is our responsibility to Blake K. Thorkelson Wednesday, June 8, 1994 leave them with a legacy worthy of their hopes and dreams. Amy B. Vertelka . Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the VIOLENCE IN AMERICA Dylan T.B. Wagamon remarks of Thomas A. Constantine on the oc­ Elizabeth L. Watson As I see it, nothing threatens their bright Rebecca U. Weiner casion of his swearing in as. the new Adminis­ future more than the epidemic of violent JaDa Wells trator of the Drug Enforcement Administration crime that has swept across this great land Charlotte White be entered into the RECORD. Mr. Constantine with the fury of a prairie fire-leaving in its Mark T. Winters has had a distinguished career as a first rate wal!e shattered lives and broken dreams. leader in the law enforcement community. His We shudder in horror and shake our heads observations about drugs, violence, and their in disbelief at the violence in places like the WITHIN 2 YEARS, THE MONTHLY effects on our society are extraordinarily per­ Middle East, Bosnia, and South Africa. But PREMIUM HAD RISEN TO $591 ceptive, and I believe will be of interest and the sad truth is that here at home, entire neighborhoods have fallen victim to violence value to us all. every bit as brutal and devastating as that in HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK REMARKS BY THOMAS A. CONSTANTINE those far away countries. In neighborhood OF CALIFORNIA Good morning, everyone. after neighborhood, decent, law abiding citi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Attorney General Reno, I thank you for zens have become hostages in their own your strong support and wise counsel over homes. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 the last few months. It is indeed an honor to Each day brings headlines of increasingly Mr. ST ARK. Mr. Speaker, some would have be on your team. vicious crimes. The level of violence we are you believe that the current health care sys­ To my wife, Ruth-and to my family- your witnessing all across this nation is unprece­ tem adequately meets the needs of the Amer­ unwavering support over the past several dented, and it tears at the moral fabric of months has meant more to me than you can our society and threatens our American way ican people. I disagree. The current system of ever know. You gave me the strength to ac­ of life. health care leaves millions of people unin­ cept the challenge of leading the DEA, and Two hundred years ago, our ancestors laid sured. The current system of health care re­ an opportunity to help bring an end to the down their lives to establish the freedoms we quires the American people to bear excessive tyranny of drugs and violence that plagues enjoy today. One of the most basic of those medical costs. The current system of health our nation. freedoms is the right to live free from fear June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12375 and violence. Did our ancestors fight for lib­ We are a small agency with a large and torneys to develop strategies targeting vio­ erty only to have it squandered in crack complicated mission. Our ranks number lent crime. DEA's commanders in the field­ houses and back alleys? slightly more than 7,000 people-less than the SACs-are already working together The statistics surrounding violent crime in half of which are Special Agents. But, we are with Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, and Super­ America are shocking. Since 1960, when I the drug experts. intendents around the nation to pinpoint began my career in law enforcement, violent DEA has the investigative expertise, the those individuals and organizations who pose crime in this country has increased almost know how, and the professionalism to match the greatest violence and drug threats to 400 percent. It is certainly no coincidence wits with the most ruthless and resourceful this country. that this dramatic increase in violence in drug traffickers. And, I intend to see DEA COOPERATIVE TASK FORCES the past three decades corresponds with the use this expertise and our proactive ap­ onset of America's drug culture in the Six­ In many cities and towns, the. problem of proach to make a difference in violent crime. drugs and violence has outstripped the re­ ties. TARGETING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS It is also no coincidence that crime and vi­ sources of the police to handle it. And there olence soared in the mid-1980's with the in­ I have always believed that America must are those false prophets among us who see troduction of crack, a less expensive and bear a portion of the blame for the drug vio­ the drug problem as so insurmountable that more addictive form of cocaine. . lence, both here at home and in drug source they are ready to throw up their hands in Drugs once were regarded as a singular countries. Our insatiable appetite for narcot­ surrender. These are the same people who issue. Now, drugs are inextricably linked ics has created a thriving and vicious inter­ are calling for the legalization of drugs, with the violence that is terrorizing our national business for drug traffickers around which they see as a quick and simple solu­ country. We know that drug users commit a the world. tion to the drug problem. disproportionately high percentage of vio­ To satisfy our demands, ruthless inter­ Legalization is a disastrous proposition. lent crimes. Our most recent national sur­ national drug cartels supply the products-­ By legalizing drugs, we are effectively writ­ veys show that over one third of all violent and join with American criminals-to estab­ ing off many segments of our society, par­ acts committed and almost half of all homi­ lish violent organizations within our bor­ ticularly the children of the inner cities. Far cides are drug-related. ders. Much of the violence we see in our too often, it is the poorest and most helpless neighborhoods and streets is directly linked who pay the largest price for these social ex­ EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON OUR CHILDREN to the drugs that are inflicting violence on periments and misguided policies. One of the most worrisome facts to me is South American and Asian nations, as well. Law enforcement's answer is not to throw the impact that drugs and violence are hav­ For every child in Chicago, Detroit or New up our hands in desperation-but to join ing on our children. Increasingly, children York who is caught in the crossfire of rival hands in cooperation-to work together to are both the perpetrators-and the victims-­ gangs, a cartel leader grows rich off the mis­ relieve our cities and towns of drugs and vio­ of violent crime. ery of America's inner-cities. For every lent crime. Younger and younger kids are committing mother who has lost a child to drugs, an­ In several American cities, cooperative more and more serious crimes. Among male other mother in Cali, Colombia, gives a son task forces have been so successful that their teens, we have seen the arrest rate for homi­ over to the drug lords who run the cocaine investigations have been responsible for dra­ cide more than double. trade. And any profits made by the cartels matic decreases in drug-related violence. For We now have a generation of young people serves only to create more misery in both who have grown up to the sounds of gunshots example, when a task force made up of Fed­ the United States and abroad. It's a vicious eral, state, and local law enforcement, tar­ and sirens. Children who walk to school on cycle. geted crack dealers in Schenectady, New blood splattered sidewalks, past buildings As these worldwide drug organizations scarred by gunshot blasts. Children who York, violent crime in that city fell by 37 grow wealthier and more powerful from the percent. sleep in bathtubs to avoid the stray bullets profits of drugs sold in the U.S., they under­ In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when a major of drug dealers. Children who aren't allowed mine and threaten democratic, govern­ crack organization was dismantled by the to play in parks because of crack vials and mental, and economic institutions around work of a cooperative task force, the 911 syringes. Children who can't even walk to the globe. calls from neighborhoods under siege fell by the corner store for fear of being assaulted­ Nations around the world have suffered 95 percent. or even killed-by gang violence. greatly from the drug-related violence The drug culture has inflicted upon this And, in New Haven, Connecticut, as a re­ brought about by these drug traffickers, and sult of task force enforcement actions nation a whole new set of pathologies that thousands of heroic public servants have were unimaginable just 10 years ago-drive­ against drug gangs, the murder rate in that paid a tremendous human price fighting city dropped by almost 50 percent, while the by-shootings, carjackings, gang warfare, and against these criminal drug organizations. perhaps the one that tugs at our hearts the rates continued to climb in neighboring most, the thousands of drug-damaged crack TARGETING DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS cities. babies in hospitals all across this country, While we continue to cooperate and work The success of these task forces illustrates many of whom were abandoned at birth by with our international partners to destroy the kind of cooperation and focus we must their drug-addicted mothers. these drug organizations worldwide, we are have to bring peace to the streets of our na­ Many Americans have become numbed to also committed to dismantling the drug net­ tion. I pledge that DEA will become more in­ the human carnage that has inundated our works that operate within our borders. volved and will continue to work along side nightly news and our morning newspapers. As we are all aware, the United States has our state and local partners to make this This "numbness" is probably one of the its own "home grown" variety of organized happen. greatest dangers of all. My good friend, drug gangs that ruthlessly control their turf CONCLUSION Judge Edwin Torres of the New York State and set up networks all across this land. This morning, as I officially accept my new Supreme Court, put this in perspective when Daily, we are identifying and linking orga­ duties as Administrator of DEA, I again ask he said: "A society that loses its sense of nizations that have storage, transportation, for the help and support of everyone in DEA, outrage is doomed to extinction." and distribution elements spread across the and my law enforcement colleagues, both Our battle against drugs and the crime and nation. here in Washington and in the field. violence they spawn is far from over. Last We have discovered that what happens in I have much to learn about Federal govern­ year, we received the distressing news that one region is directly linked to another. And, ment and international relations, but I will drug use among our children-even our we are using cooperative investigations to do the very best I can. I would not be here if youngest teen':Lgers-has increased. insure that we dismantle the entire organi­ I didn't believe that we could win this battle Today, I believe Americans are fed up with zation and eliminate its future ability to de­ over drugs and violence. drugs and violence. They are tired of living liver drugs to our neighborhood streets. We have important work ahead of us. And, in fear. They are ready to roll up their COOPERATION'S THE KEY we must continue the fight until we've won, sleeves and set about making our neighbor­ But, DEA cannot do this alone. We must because the future of our children hangs in hoods, our communities, and ultimately our work more closely with our state and local the balance. nation, a safer and healthier place for all of law enforcement partners, as well as our sis­ What better-and more important-legacy us to live. ter Federal agencies. In the serious business can we pass on to our children than a world DEA'S ROLE IN REDUCING VIOLENCE BY of drug control, I see absolutely no room for cleansed of drugs and drug trafficking, a ATTACKING DRUG TRAFFICKING turf wars, jurisdictional conflicts, and ego world where the rule of law dominates-not I firmly believe that DEA, as the lead drug building. the rule of the lawless, a world where neigh­ law enforcement agency in the world, can Cooperative law enforcement can benefit borhoods live together-free from the fear play a major role in reducing the levels of vi­ us all by maximizing our effective use of the and intimidation of drug traffickers. olence in our country by identifying and dis­ resources we must share. I can think of no task more important mantling drug trafficking organizations DEA, along with the FBI, INS, and the than this-and I accept that challenge this around the globe. Marshals Service, is working with U.S. At- morning. 12376 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 TRIBUTE TO JILL MELLIS, department. Reverend Modean hopes that his scuttling, the ships and their crews came OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETE retirement will allow him to spend more time under enemy fire from Nazi planes and shore with his children and grandchildren. Despite batteries. The first blockship was sunk at HON. WILLIAM D. FORD this, his service to the community will con­ Omaha Beach on D-day plus 1. After a severe OF MICHIGAN tinue, as he seeks "to take on a few chal­ storm disrupted the activity for several days, lenges, particularly in the realm of housing for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the scuttling proceeded and ultimately the har­ the elderly or needy." bors and the related breakwaters were put in Wednesday , June 8, 1994 It is with great pleasure that I ask my col­ place. Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise leagues to honor Reverend Modean on this The service performed by the merchant sea­ today to pay tribute to Jill Mellis, a young stu­ distinguished occasion. I know that he will be men was essential to the success of the inva­ dent athlete from my congressional district. greatly missed by his congregation and the sion because without the artifical harbors Jill is an outstanding senior at Plymouth­ residents of Clifton. I wish him the best of luck being in place it would have been difficult, if Canton High School in Canton, Ml. She has in the future. not impossible, to ultimately land all of the consistently excelled both in academics and troops, equipment, and supplies that were competitive swimming throughout her edu­ needed. And time was of the essence in order cational career. Jill's latest accomplishment is MERCHANT MARINE HEROES OF to not jeopardize the invasion itself. being named one of ten national winners in WORLD WAR II In addition to the heroic efforts of the sea­ the 10th Annual Asthma Athlete Scholarship men to help fashion a temporary harbor facil­ Program. HON. JACK flEIDS ity, merchant seamen were involved in many The scholarship program was established in OF TEXAS other events accompanying the D-day inva­ order to honor the athletic and academic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion itself. It is worth note that as part of the commemorative ceremonies last week, there achievement of students with asthma, and to Wednesday, June 8, 1994 have them serve as role models for asthmatic was one vessel involved in the ceremonies students with similar ambitions. The achieve­ Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise that is the only surviving ship still operational ments of Jill Mellis should provide and inspira­ today to pay tribute to the Americans who that was part of the 5,000-ship armada that tion to all students who strive for excellence. served in our merchant marine during World stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-day. Jill has demonstrated a rare ability to obtain War II, and in particular, those individuals in­ This vessel is the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, a lib­ unbelievable success both in the classroom volved in support of the D-day invasion of Nor­ erty ship launched on June 19, 1943. and in the pool. As a superior swimmer at mandy. The O'Brien, which was named after the Plymouth-Canton, Jill achieved nearly every Over the last several days, American citi­ first United States naval officer to engage a honor in her sport. She was · a multi-record zens and people around the world have joined British warship during our War for Independ­ breaker, MVP, and All-State swimmer. As a in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary ence, had been involved in the Battle of the dedicated student, Jim has been named Scho­ of the D-day invasion of Normandy. We have Atlantic as part of the convoy efforts to supply lastic All-American Athlete, serves as a mem­ celebrated the heroism of the men and wumen the Allied forces in the years prior to D-day. ber of the National Honor Society, and is from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Over the course of the Battle of Normandy, scholastically first in her graduating class. former Army Air Corps as we relived the ex­ the Jeremiah O'Brien made 11 crossings from Jill will be attending the College of Engi­ ploits of the Allied efforts to establish a foot­ England to the Normandy beaches carrying neering at the University of Michigan in the hold in Europe from which to launch the effort troops, ammunition, weapons, and other mili­ fall. Her academic and athletic training will to put an end to the Nazi tyranny that was tary equipment. In fact, over a period of time, serve her well in her future endeavors. I am strangling Europe. merchant marine crews nicknamed the English pleased to recognize Jill Mellis as both an out­ An integral part of the successful invasion Channel the "Liberty Way" because so many standing athlete and scholar whose achieve­ was the continuous supply of material and re­ United States liberty ships were used to trans­ . ment set a high standard for all of us. inforcements, as well as the constant flow of port the equipment and supplies to the Allied troops from England across the Channel. As forces in Europe. part of the overall plan for Operation Overlord, At the 50th anniversary celebration on Mon­ TRIBUTE TO REVEREND MODEAN which was the code word for the planning and day, June 6th, President Clinton paid tribute to carrying out of the invasion, the military lead­ those merchant mariners who were involved in HON. HERB KLEIN ers recognized the need for a way to dis­ the invasion of Normandy. The President OF NEW JERSEY charge enormous amounts of supplies and boarded the O'Brien which was anchored off IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equipment over the beaches until a functioning Portsmouth, England, less than 5 miles from port facility was captured by the Allied forces. where it was exactly 50 years ago ready to Wednesday, June 8, 1994 To enable the continuous supply of the Al­ participate in Operation Overlord. Merchant Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join lied forces after D-day, a plan was conceived mariners were finally afforded full recognition the congregation of the First Lutheran Church to create two artificial harbors called Mul­ of their efforts in the invasion. of Clifton as it honors Rev. Earl Modean on berries. One of these harbors would be estab­ The story of the heroism of the American his retirement. For 35 years, he has dem­ lished in the American sector at Omaha Beach merchant seamen did not start with the D-day onstrated his devotion and commitment to the and the second one in the British sector at invasion, however. In September 1940, the city of Clifton, NJ. Arromanches. In addition to the two artificial United States Congress authorized the Gov­ Reverend Modean began his work for the harbors, a breakwater was to be constructed ernment to provide Britain with a number of congregation in 1960, when he guided the for Utah Beach. The breakwater would be World War I vintage warships. In March 1941, church's move to a larger facility. Since then, fashioned by placing a series of blockships in President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the he has dedicated much of his service to the a line and then scuttling them in order to form Lend-Lease Act that was to provide American senior citizens of the area. His accomplish­ a protective barrier behind which Allied ves­ military support to Britain. Over the next 3 ments include Evergreen Manor, a highly sels could discharge their cargo and safely years, the United States became increasing praised housing center for the elderly. disembark troops into landing craft. Approxi­ involved in supplying the war effort in Eu­ Recently, Reverend Modean joined the ef­ mately 15 blockships were to be placed at rope-all of which was transported by mer­ forts of Rev. Susannah Smith, another com­ Omaha Beach, seven at Utah Beach, and an chant ships manned by American seafarers. munity leader, to aid the area's homeless. The additional 40 to 50 along British held beaches. During the course of the Battle of the Atlan­ First Lutheran Church has dedicated housing Over 1 ,000 merchant seamen were needed tic, the United States merchant marine repeat­ to the program, in addition to establishing a to prepare the ships and to move them into edly challenged German U-boats and air at­ special day of prayer for the cause. position off the coast . of Normandy. Although tacks and the treacherous North Atlantic seas Reverend Modean's contributions have barely operational, each blockship sailed to keep open the lifelines from America to touched the population of Clifton. He is a under it own power, manned by 30 to 40 mer­ Great Britain and the Soviet Union. More than board member of the General Hospital Center chant seamen. While crossing the English 2.500 American and other Allied merchant at Passaic, and serves as chaplain for the fire Channel and positioning the blockships for the ships were sunk. In the United States over June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12377 2,700 Liberty ships were built during the war, TRIBUTE TO RABBI AND MRS. his son-in-law who became the Lubavitcher with an average time of construction of 58 SAMUEL DAVID RAICHIK Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendal Schneerson. days per ship. These ships were expected to The present Rebbe renewed Rabbi Raichik's be lost to enemy action and were of a simple, HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN appointment as personal emissary to the west coast and expressed his prayer and blessing utilitarian design that enabled them to be built OF CALIFORNIA that the work of Chabad Lubavitch would grow in an assembly line process. Liberty ships IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and flourish. were built at a cost of about $2 million each. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 In the ensuing years, the Chabad Lubavitch During the course of World War II, approxi­ Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, on June 22, movement has indeed grown and there has mately 250,000 officers and crewmen made 1994 the Jewish community in Los Angeles been an even greater expansion of Chabad's up the U.S. merchant marine. Over 6,800 mer­ will pay tribute to our close friends, Rabbi and work. The expansion program has included chant seamen were killed by enemy action or Mrs. Samuel David Raichik, for their enormous the founding of Cheder Menachem and the opening of numerous Chabad Houses war related collisions and fires aboard ship. contributions to our community. Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik were among the for­ throughout the State. Chabad now has The casualty rate for merchant seamen was branches in such far-flung places in California exceeded only by that of the Marine Corps. tunate Polish Jews who survived the Holo­ caust. Both saw the virtual destruction of their as San Diego, Westminster, Torrance, Santa Thousands of seamen were injured during families. Since that time, they have pursued Monica, San Fernando Valley, and the Bay surface and air attacks during the course of with all their energy the values reflected in the Area. In all h: years as an emissary, Rabbi the war. Many were forced into lifeboats and lives of their learned and pious families. liferafts and endured the ravages of the ele:­ From the time of his youth, Rabbi Raichik Raichik hc: ..... 11ever recognized a distinction be­ has been a devoted follower of the Chabad­ tween his public and private lives. He has no ments, shark attacks, and strafing by Nazi air­ office. He keeps no appointment book. His Lubavitch School of Chassidism. He studied at craft while hoping and waiting for rescue. home is a gathering place for visiting dig­ the Lubavitcher Academy for Advanced Tal­ An editorial in the New York Times during nitaries, for troubled youth, for divided families, mudic Studies near Warsaw, Poland. He was and for spiritual seekers. His days are filled the war poignantly described the role of our personally involved in the escape of the late merchant mariners: "Each week they are with service to his Creator and loving service Lubavitcher Rebbe, Joseph Isaac Schneerson, to the community. To fulfill their mission, pulled or washed up out of the sea, after in­ from German-occupied Poland in 1940. Rabbi credible hardships, or after death amid vast Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik and their family have Schneerson guided the entire academy east­ sacrificed privacy, luxury, convenience, and stretches of flaming oil. Quietly, when their ward across the Soviet Union into China and comfort. wounds are healed, their long thirst or hunger finally to their city of refuge-Japanese-occu­ Every Chabad rabbi turns to Rabbi Samuel satisfied, the survivors slip out of port again." pied Shanghai. David Raichik for guidance in his personal life The head of the War Shipping Administra­ Mrs. Leah Raichik-nee Rapaport-is a de­ and in his communal work. Each recognizes tion, Vice Admiral E. S. Land, summarized the scendant of one of the most illustrious families Rabbi Raichik's unique ability to put every in all of Jewish history. Her father, the late role of the United States merchant marine in issue in the context of Torah thought and the Abraham Abba Rapaport, was a renowned a report of President Truman: "The United teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Talmudic scholar, a key figure in the Court of All those who seek out Rabbi Raichik's well­ States was a member of a fighting team of the Gerer Chassidim, a major manufacturer known Edinburgh Avenue home are accepted united nations that won the greatest war in and wholesaler of textiles, and economic ad­ and nourished physically and spiritually. Rabbi history. There were three major players who viser to the prewar Polish Government. Mr. Raichik brings the teachings of the Torah, the represented the United States on that team: Rapaport died shortly after the German inva­ wisdom of Chabad philosophy, and the in­ Our fighting forces overseas, the production sion of Poland. His wife, Sabina, and four structions of the Lubavitcher Rebbe into army here at home, and the link between Rapaport daughters spent the entire war hid­ homes, offices, and synagogues across the them-the United States merchant marine." ing in a barn that belonged to friendly gentile city. When he visits prisoners in California General Eisenhower also recognized the farmers. The constant search by German jails, he takes not only his message, but foods and baked goods prepared by his wife. contribution of the American merchant seamen troops for Jews placed them in perpetual dan­ ger until the liberation of Poland. Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik are the proud par­ to the successful D-day invasion. He said: Following the war, Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik ents of 10 children, all of whom are devout "Every man in this Allied command is quick to settled in Brooklyn, NY. With the blessing and Lubavitcher Chassidim and devoted followers express his admiration for the loyalty, courage, approval of the late Rabbi Joseph I. of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. They are also the and fortitude of the officers and men of the Schneerson, they were married in 1948. Rabbi grandparents of many grandchildren, some of merchant marine. When final victory is ours, Schneerson dispatched the young couple to whom already have become Bar Mitzvah. there is no organization that will share its represent him and the Lubavitcher movement We are our colleagues to join us in saluting credit more deservedly than the merchant ma­ on the west coast. He designated Rabbi Rabbi and Mrs. Samuel David Raichik for their rine." Raichik as his personal emissary and en­ years of service to the city of Los Angeles and trusted him with a wide range of spiritual and to wish Cheder Menachem continued success In 1987, these forgotten patriots of World in educating and guiding its students in the War II were recognized for their invaluable material responsibilities. Within a short time, the Chabad-Lubavitch ways of the Torah. The Raichiks ask the com­ contribution by Federal Judge Louis movement became familiar to most Orthodox munity to join in prayers for their ailing leader, Oberdorfer. In his decision, the judge stated Jews and many Jews of other orientations. Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the that those who served in the merchant marine The non-Jewish community came to respect Lubavitcher Rebbe. Finally, please join us in during World War II deserved to be granted the Chabad movement for its integrity, com­ wishing Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik long life, good veterans' status. Regrettably, when imple­ passion, and special emphasis on the needs health, continued success in their communal menting that decision, our Government arbi­ of young people. roles, and spiritual satisfaction from the trarily excluded a small group of worthy Ameri­ The Raichiks first settled in the Boyle achievements of their children and grand­ cans. It is my hope that this year-the 50th Heights area of Los Angeles and subsequently children. anniversary of Normandy-we will finally grant moved to the Beverly-Fairfax section, where veterans' status to all Americans who served they have lived for 42 years. HMONG REFUGEES during the World War II period which is De­ Rabbi Raichik has been involved in every cember 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946. area of Jewish communal life. He is univer­ sally respected for his gentle, compassionate, HON. STEVE GUNDERSON Mr. Speaker, I am proud, and honored, to and accepting approach to matters and is re­ OF WISCONSIN salute our American heroes who served in the nowned as a leader who "loves peace and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merchant marine during World War II. The pursues it." Wednesday, June 8, 1994 sons, and daughters, of these heroes continue After the passing of Rabbi Joseph Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I learned the proud heritage of their fathers today. Schneerson, the mantle of leadership fell upon recently that on April 27, the National Security 12378 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 Council of the Royal Thai Government called Prabang Tripartite Agreement signed by in his chairman's mark for operation of the for the accelerated repatriation of Hmong refu­ Thailand, Laos, and the UNHCR. network for another year. I am very hopeful gees from camps in Thailand back to Laos. It now appears, from a number of recent that DOE will include the network in its re­ events, that the Tripartite Agreement has This is a very serious and regrettable turn of been nullified. Hmong are being unfairly quest for next year. events that will serve to accelerate the prac­ screened-out and denied refugee status by This network was established in the Na­ tice of forced repatriation of Hmong refugees. some Thai camp officials. In the most recent tional Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year Most of the Hmong in Thailand are opposed to Hmong refugee scandal in Thailand, it is al­ 1991 to develop programs for persons who returning to Laos and will refuse to go, unless leged that tens of thousands of dollars were may have been exposed to radiation released they are made to return by force. I have a siz­ extorted by three Thai officials out of the from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation be­ able Hmong population in my district, and sev­ American families of 305 Hmong refugees-­ tween 1944 and 1972. It has been extremely eral have made personal, last-minute pleas on who did not want to be returned to Laos. important to the people of the Pacific North­ Also, the disappearance of Mr. Vue Mai in behalf of relatives who would shortly be repa­ Laos, the Hmong repatriation leader which west, and has given them useful information triated to Laos. the UNHCR and the U.S. Department of when unfortunately, for so many years, they I have worked closely with several of my State upheld as the symbol of the success of were unknowingly exposed to dangerous tox­ colleagues to express our concern over the the repatriation program, has sent shock ins. current status of the refugee program in Thai­ waves through the Hmong refugee camps in This is one of the things we can do to help land. In particular, we are deeply disturbed Thailand and in Hmong communities restore trust in Government, and it is gratifying about the emergency situation now facing throughout the world. If the UNHCR and the indeed to have had a role in enabling this vital Hmong refugees at Ban Napho Refugee United States Department of State cannot program to continue. Camp and Wat Tham Krabok, a Buddhist guarantee the safety of such a high profile Hmong leader in Laos, how will the security After 3 years of operation, managers of the monastery in Thailand which serves as a of less prominent Hmong be ensured? The network realized it is necessary to establish in Hmong refuge. In order to increase aware­ Lao government continues to bar inter­ Federal law a prohibition against client infor­ ness, I would like to include in the RECORD a national human rights organizations from mation disclosure. This information is not uni­ bipartisan letter that Congressman HUNTER visiting or monitoring the country. More­ formly protected through the network due to wrote and 16 Members of Congress signed, over, U.S. Embassy officials in Laos are not the fact that the laws concerning confidentiality including myself. permitted in some provinces where Hmong of client records are different in each of the In the letter, the U.S. Congress appeals to have been repatriated because of the ongoing participating States. the King of Thailand for his personal interven­ civil war. It appears that Hmong repatriated Many persons seeking information from the back to Laos cannot be monitored properly tion and assistance with this .important and ur­ by U.S. or UNHCR officials, and their short network and/or providing information about gent matter. Time is running out for the term and long term security cannot be guar­ their personal or family health histories are Hmong in Thailand who fought so hard as an anteed. concerned about possible disclosure of this in­ ally of the United States to defend the inter­ Young Majesty, we ask you to urge leaders formation. ests of democracy in Indochina during the of Thailand-both military and political-to Downwinders must have their privacy pro­ Vietnam war. We continue to await His Maj­ immediately stop the repatriation of Hmong tected, and they are concerned that disclosure esty's response to the following letter: back to Laos. Please request that the Prime could lead to the termination of health insur­ Minister, the head of the National Security UNITED STATES CONGRESS, Council and the Minister of the Interior ance coverage and other types of discrimina­ March 1, 1994. begin an immediate four (4) year morato­ tion. These people and their families deserve His Majesty KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ, rium on the return and repatriation of to have the peace of mind to know that they're The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Road, Bang­ Hmong back to Laos. not going to be further victimized after they kok 10200, Thailand A four year moratorium will allow all YOUR MAJESTY: As Members of the United contact the network. This legislation protects Hmong in Thailand-an estimated 40,000- them. States Congress, we ask for your assistance 50,000---to resettle in third countries (like with the current Hmong refugee crisis in I am very pleased that my colleagues have Canada, France and Australia) where their agreed to include this legislation in the Na­ Thailand and Laos. security can be better guaranteed and they As you may know, the Hmong people tional Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year fought with America and Thailand during can live in peace with their families and communities. 1995. It should provide necessary assurance the Vietnam war. Because the fighting in the Your personal intervention in the past to the people who are benefiting so greatly Lao theater-the so-called " Secret War"­ saved Thailand from additional bloodshed from the services of the Hanford Health Infor­ was highly classified, few people are aware of after the May 1992 crisis and helped restore mation Network. the major contribution the Hmong people peace. Your personal intervention to save made to American and Thai efforts during the Hmong at Ban Napho camp. Wat Tham the war. A Hmong army guarded the highly Krabok and elsewhere in Thailand is also im­ TRIBUTE TO JAMES H. ALLEN secret CIA site (Lima Site 85) at Pho Pha Thi portant and we would appreciate your kind mountain that was the only facility of its assistance with this matter. We look forward kind. All-weather and night bombing of tar­ to your reply. HON. HERB KLEIN gets in North Vietnam and along the Ho Chi Sincerely, OF NEW JERSEY Minh trail would have been impossible with­ Duncan Hunter, James Oberstar, Bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out this site. Mccollum, Pat Schroeder, Ben Gilman, Because of this, a war of genocide was Wednesday , June 8, 1994 waged against the Hmong after the United Tom Lantos, Toby Roth, Gary Condit, States withdrew from the war until the late Wally Herger, Randy Cunningham, Bob Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 1980s. Dornan, Dan Schaefer, Steve Gunder­ tribute to James H. Allen, Sr., for his dedica­ Unfortunately, it has recently been re­ son, Jim Moran, Porter Goss, Jay Kim, tion and service to the greater Paterson com­ Members of Congress. ported that over 11,000 Hmong with formal munity. Mr. Allen, a longtime resident of the refugee status and 3000 Hmong asylum seek­ area, deserves congratulations for his out­ ers at Ban Napho refugee camp in Thailand standing contributions and commitment to his will be sent back to Laos against their will PROTECTING AND ASSISTING through " mandatory repatriation" (forced) PEOPLE EXPOSED TO RADIATION college, his professional affiliations, and the under the auspices of the United Nations National Association for Advancement of Col­ High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). An HON. ELIZABETH RJRSE ored People. Mr. Allen is a proud graduate of Johnson C. additional 12,000 Hmong refugeP, s have OF OREGON sought refuge at the Buddhist temple of Wat Smith University, in Charlotte, NC, and he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tham Krabok after the Thai Ministry of In­ presently holds the office of vice president for terior (MOI) closed Ban Vinai refugee camp. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 the New Jersey Alumni Association. With a The fate of the Hmong at Wat Tham Krabok Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor master's degree of business administration remains uncertain, but it is feared they will be sent to Laos. for me to have worked to reauthorize the Han­ from Rutgers, the State University of New Jer­ As you may know, all Lao Hmong in Thai­ ford Health Information Network. I express my sey, Mr. Allen works as a field auditor for the land are to be sent back to Laos by the end appreciation to the gentleman from South New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of 1994 under the terms of the 1991 Luang Carolina [Mr. SPRATI) for including $2.5 million of Taxation. June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12379 Extending his involvement to the profes­ One of the major components of Seattle's or installation of any water conservation sional and community arenas, Mr. Allen holds conservation efforts is incentive programs to measure. The exclusion applies to income or active membership in the New Jersey Black encourage the installation of more efficient property received after December 31, 1993. The exclusion is extended to all residen­ MBA Association, and is a former vice presi­ water use equipment and fixtures in our tial, commercial and industrial customers of dent of operations. Currently, he serves as a homes, businesses and public institutions. public or investor owned utilities that have board member for the Young Men of These conservation measures will reduce been established or approved by the federal Paterson, the YMCA, and the Roberta Sides water consumption, but they won't require sig­ government, a state or local government, or Scholarship Fund. nificant changes in lifestyle or business pro­ any subdivision thereof. Mr. Allen's dedication is exemplified by his duction. Any installation or modification primarily continuing service to the NAACP. He is the The problem, howsver, is that current tax designed to reduce consumption of water or to improve the management of water de­ immediate past state adviser for the youth and law is a threat to Seattle's successful con­ mand qualifies for the exclusion. college division of the state conference for the servation incentive program. Under current The bill specifically defines seven water organization. His efforts in that position have law, when a water customer receives a con­ properties as qualifying for the exclusion, produced several notable achievements, in­ servation subsidy from the Seattle Water De­ provided that these properties meet certain cluding the naming of New Jersey as the No. partment, the customer must include the value standards. The standards listed below for a 1 State in the region for youth programmatic of that subsidy in its gross income at tax time. toilet (A), urinal (B), faucet (E), and shower thrust. As a former adviser for the Paterson The city of Seattle encourages water con­ head (F) are established in federal law under the National Energy Policy Act of 1992: NAACP Youth Council, Mr. Allen introduced servation with its subsidy, but the federal gov­ (A) toilet: using 1.6 gallons or less per flush the co-adviser concept at the organization's ernment discourages water conservation by its for gravity designs and 2.5 gallons or less per regional and national levels. Mr. Allen also de­ tax treatment of the subsidies. The two poli­ flush for flush valve style pressure-assisted veloped the Paterson Black Colleges Tour cies are inadvertently-but obviously-working designs, Program and continues to coordinate annual at cross purposes. It is also clearly an admin­ (B) urinal: using 1.0 gallons or less per tours. istrative burden for the water department as flush, I applaud James H. Allen, Sr. for his hard well as a disincentive to participation by cus­ (C) laundry machine: using 11.0 gallons or less per cubic foot of capacity per complete work and commitment to the community. His tomers. washing cycle, selfless contributions are greatly appreciated The legislation I will introduce ends this dis­ (D) Dishwasher: using 2.0 gallons or less and I wish him and his family the best for the incentive. My bill says, simply, we are not per cubic foot of capacity per complete wash­ future. going to require the customer who receives ing cycle, the subsidy to report it as income and to pay (E) faucet: equipped with an aerator or income tax on it. For the tax lawyers out there flow control which restricts the flow to 2.5 ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE gallons or less per minute at 65 psi, and let me say it, specifically, this way: my bill (F) shower head: restricting the flow to 2.5 WATER CONSERVATION INCEN­ would provide a 100% exclusion from gross TIVES ACT gallons or less per minute at 65 psi. income for the value of the subsidy received The bill identifies certain processes and for the purchase or installation of any water categories of technologies that by definition HON. JIM McDERMO'IT conservation measure. For the rest of us it is qualify for the exclusion: OF WASHINGTON just this simple: my bill, if adopted, means the (A) equipment which automatically re­ duces the pressure (or controls the flow) of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federal government would stop taxing your water conservation subsidy. water: All water systems experience fluctua­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 tions in water pressure. To control for pres­ What I'm proposing is that we simply ele­ Mr. McDERMOTI. Mr. Speaker, fresh water sure variations, flow settings on water using vate water conservation programs to the same appliances and equipment are set to provide is one of our most important resources and it status as energy conservation programs. Right enough water under low pressure conditions. is limited in supply. A recent issue of national now, subsidies provided by electric utilities are As a result, water is wasted during high pres­ geographic dedicated to examining North not taxed as income to the customer. Sub­ sure periods, as more water is used than is America's fresh water supply estimated that if sidies by water utilities should be treated no necessary. Extreme pressure variations can all of the earth's water fit in a gallon jug, avail­ differently. My legislation will correct this in­ be controlled by the use of pressure reduc­ tion valves and flow control devices which able fresh water would equal just over a table­ consistency in the tax code and thereby en­ help stabilize water pressure and maintain spoon. That is less than half of the percent of courage more water conservation programs the total. The need for increased conserva­ an even flow of water. In some instances, through the use of tax incentives. high water pressure causes malfunction in tion-one of the most economical ways of Like its recycling program and energy con­ some water conserving technologies such as meeting increased demand with limited sup­ servation programs, Seattle now is taking a irrigation soaker hoses and low pressure drip ply-is clearly evident. leadership role in water conservation pro­ irrigation systems. Today I am introducing legislation to pro­ grams. I commend the city for its commitment Example: Households that experience high mote water conservation by removing a pow­ to preserving the earth's limited resources, as water pressure can benefit from a pressure erful disincentive in our tax code which works reduction valve (PRV), which is installed on well as to keeping water rates low for its cus­ the customer's side of the water meter. By against water conservation efforts. This legis­ tomers in the long run. The water supply lation is "The Water Conservation Incentives reducing water pressure and stabilizing fluc­ made available by Seattle's conservation pro­ tuations in water pressure, the valve helps Act." grams are provided at about half the cost of save water by reducing the rate at which It is a natural "next step" to efforts I led in developing a new source of supply. water flows through faucets and the House Ways and Means Committee in I am proud that ·my district has one of the showerheads. 1992, when we added several tax provisions most aggressive and comprehensive water (B) Water recycling, recirculation, and promoting energy conservation to the National conservation programs in the country. reuse equipment: In most commercial and industrial settings, drinking quality water is Energy Policy Act. At that time, we did not I am fully committed to seeing water con­ really address the issue of tax incentives for used once and then discharged to a sewage servation programs receive equivalent treat­ treatment system. Technology that permits water conservation, primarily because no utili­ ment under the tax code. A technical expla­ the reuse of that water before discharge for ties were aggressively pursuing water con­ nation of "The Water Conservation Incentives the same or other applications can result in servation as a way of meeting increased de­ Act" is attached to this statement. substantial water savings. mand. TECHNICAL SUMMARY OF THE WATER Example: Water used once by a film proc­ But that is now changing. The Seattle Water CONSERVATION INCENTIVES ACT IN­ essor as a rinse in the film developing proc­ Department has one of the most aggressive TRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN JIM ess can be captured, filtered and reused as a water conservation programs in the country. McDERMOTT film rinse. Similarly, a cement manufacturer Over the next 10 years, it will spend $16 mil­ can substitute its cooling water for potable SECTION I. EXCLUSION OF WATER CONSERVATION water as an additive to the slurry of raw ma­ lion on water conservation programs which will SUBSIDIES PROVIDED BY WATER UTILITIES terials prior to baking the mix in the kiln. save 32 million gallons of water a day-a fif­ Amends the federal tax code to provide a By substituting previously used water for teen percent reduction from what consumption 100% exclusion from gross income of the drinking quality wat er, the manufacturer re­ would have been. value of a subsidy received for the purchase duces the demand for fresh water and the 12380 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 amount of water discharged and treated. spond automatically to changing weather The term water conservation measure in­ Pipes, pumps, equipment needed to regulate conditions. As a result, groundskeepers often cludes services performed by a water depart­ the flow of water (automatic shut-off valves, err on the side of over watering to maintain ment to identify and repair leaks. computerized flow controllers and timers) a lush green turf. However, new knowledge The term water conservation measure in­ and techniques for treating water (filtration, and new technology demonstrate that cludes landscape measures that improve soil solids setting or Ph adjustment) comprise healthy turf can be maintained with signifi­ moisture retention by reducing water lost to the primary expense in this category. cant reductions in water use. evaporation. One of the most common wastes (C) cooling equipment: Commercial and in­ Example: Two major types of technology of water in the landscape is over irrigation, dustrial equipment frequently is cooled with and equipment are available to address over especially in climates that have little or no water which is discharged into the sewer for watering, and both rely on the concept of summer precipitation. Even with attention treatment after only having been used once. evapotranspiration (ET). ET refers to the to watering frequencies and amounts, much Technologies exist that allow equipment to amount of water that is evaporated from the of the water applied to the landscape is never be cooled more efficiently, either by recir­ landscape or transpired through plant tis­ used by the plant roots. For example, in culating the same cooling water for the same sues. By knowing precisely the amount of ET sandy soils, water soaks down below the soil purpose or eliminating the use of water alto­ that occurs, a landscape manager knows how root zone beyond where turf grass or other gether. much water to replace through irrigation. plant materials can reach it. Conversely, Example: A business can use the same The rate of ET is calculated by a computer­ heavy clay soils can result in increased run­ water over and over as a coolant, if it invests ized weather station which collects current off as water is applied too fast for the soil to in a closed-loop system that refrigerates weather data such as wind speed, tempera­ absorb it. By increasing the moisture reten­ water after each time it has been used to ture, humidity. Computer software cal­ tion characteristics of the soil, runoff can be cool equipment. Other examples replace culates how much water is required by the reduced and more water can be retained in water altogether. A flow through water sys­ landscape, taking into account the weather the root zone, thus decreasing the ·total tem used to cool many ice machines can be data, which is then transmitted to the auto­ amount of irrigation needed. replaced by a refrigerant system which dis­ matically controlled irrigation system. In Example: Mulch, adding organic material charges waste heat to the atmosphere rather this way, only the amount of water that is or chemical additives for soil are used in soil than to the sewer by way of waste water. In actually needed by the landscape is applied. preparation for commercial landscapes each example, savings accrue from a reduc­ The Parks Department for the City of which act as sponges to increase the water at tion in both the amount of water used and Redmond, Washington, for example, at­ the turf grass or plant root zones. Since less the amount of water discharged into the tributes savings of 30 to 35% of its irrigation water is lost to surface runoff and deep per­ sewer for treatment. water to use of ET technology. colation, techniques that improve soil mois­ (D) Treatment processes which optimize (G) Tank or reservoir covers or liners: ture retention can greatly reduce total water water cycling: In many applications water Where they exist in municipal and industrial requirements. can be reused. or recycled if slight improve­ settings, open tanks and reservoirs contrib­ SECTION II. WATER CONSERVATION ments are made to the quality of the once­ ute to significant losses of water due to EXPENDITURES BY WATER UTILITIES used water. a number of chemical and me­ splashing, evaporation, and leakage. Open Clarifies that conservation expenditures by chanical technologies can be applied at a rel­ tanks also are subjeQt to contamination water utilities are deductible in full for the atively low cost to bring once-used water up from leaves and other objects, requiring year in which paid or incurred. to a quality acceptable for less demanding them to be flushed out periodically. The provision affirms a longstanding tax non-drinking water applications. Example: Installing floatable covers and policy and overrides the Internal Revenue Example: Some companies in the metal liners in open tanks and other water storage Service's recent practice of pressuring cer­ plating industry are taking advantage of ad­ facilities dramatically reduces water losses tain investor owned utilities to spread con­ vanced treatment processes, including re­ due to splashing, evaporation, and leakage. servation deductions over a period of several verse osmosis, ion exchange, and micro fil­ (H) Sub-metering, overflow and other mon­ years. tration, to treat a portion of their process itoring control systems: Substantial quan­ The provisions of this section apply to ex­ waste water to a quality that can be reintro­ tities of drinking quality water frequently penditures paid or incurred in taxable years duced as a component of a water rinse. These are spilled into drainage systems when open beginning after December 31, 1993. technologies are applicable to many other tanks, pools and reservoirs are overfilled. industrial processes. Waves within a water storage facility also (E) Equipment and facilities which use contribute to spillage. New technologies help REMEMBERING JOHN H. BRADLEY treated municipal effluent (instead of drink­ regulate water levels and control spillage. ON FLAG DAY ing quality water) for non-potable applica­ Example: Monitoring and control are capa­ tions: Most urban areas treat sewage to sec­ ble of gauging the proper amount of water ondary standards prior to discharging it to needed to fill a reservoir, or sustain an in­ HON. TOBY ROTH nearby rivers, streams, or marine waters. By dustrial process, without waste or spillage. OF WISCONSIN treating a. portion of this water to even high­ The installation of meters can help signal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er standards, it can be reused in commercial when problems are occurring and automated and industrial applications that do not re­ control valves can regulate precise amounts Wednesday, June 8, 1994 quire drinking quality water. Substantial of water entering a storage facility. Also, Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, on June 11, Apple­ savings can be achieved, as highly treated ef­ improved float controls are effective in re­ ton, WI, will hold the Nation's largest Flag Day fluent displaces more valuable drinking ducing waste when fluctuations and waves quality water. are causing problems for existing control parade in honor of Mr. John H. Bradley, a Example: A company processing sand and mechanisms. naval hero of World War II. Mr. Bradley was gravel can use reclaimed water to wash and (I) Identification and repair of water leaks: the last survivor among the six American serv­ separate grades and sizes of sand and gravel, Leaks in underground pipes, distribution icemen who raised the United States flag on instead of drinking water. Several states al­ systems, and storage facilities, caused by old lwo Jima in the unforgettable 1945 Pulitzer ready encourage the use of treated effluent age or seismic activity, result in substantial Prize winning photograph. in place of drinking quality water. In 1988, water losses. Technology is available to sim­ The successful invasion of lwo Jima marked California reused 350 million gallons a day plify leak detection and, in doing so, mini­ the beginning of the United States Forces for agriculture, groundwater recharge, land­ mize water loss. freeing the South Pacific from Japanese occu­ scape irrigation and industrial applications. Example: The Sand Point Naval Station in In 1990, Florida reused 320 million gallons a Seattle, Washington cut its water use by pation. This epic battle was won with the stag­ day for similar purposes. Among other appli­ more than 60 percent after repairing leaks gering cost of 6,821 American lives. cations, industry in Washington State is that were identified in a leak detection sur­ Twenty-one years old and a Navy phar­ using highly treated effluent to rinse equip­ vey by the Seattle Water Department. In macist's mate second class, Mr. Bradley was ment, wash manufactured products, irrigate this case, the leaks were identified and the one of the many heroes of those fateful 4 landscaping, and heat and cool facilities in survey was expedited with the assistance of days of the invasion of lwo Jima. Rushing to closed loop systems. a technology that amplified the sound of the the aid of wounded solders, Mr. Bradley saved (F) Evapotranspiration stations, software, leaks. Upon identification, leaky pipes are the lives of many servicemen. These actions and controllers: Parks, ballfields, ceme­ either repaired or replaced, depending on teries, and other greenspaces frequently are age, type, and condition of the system. alone make John Bradley a hero. Yet Mr. over watered as a result of: (1) lack of knowl­ A water conservation measure cannot Bradley is remembered more vividly for his ac­ edge about how much water plants need at a qualify for an exclusion if it otherwise is re­ tions after the battle was won. given time, and (2) outdated equipment t hat quired to be installed under local building Along with five marines, Mr. Bradley raised is diffi cult to program or that does not re- codes. an American flag on the top of Mount June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12381 Suribachi, the highest point on lwo Jima. This TOBACCO economy, Bernie's actions have brought posi­ heroic scene was captured by Associated tive impacts to southern Maryland and to our Press photographer Joe Rosenthal. As every HON. GARY L ACKERMAN State. Mr. Speaker, the members of the Maryland schoolchild who visits Arlington Cemetery OF NEW YORK General Assembly have annually designated knows, this scene · became the model for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lwo Jima Memorial. The image of John Brad­ the second Sunday of June as "Senator Ber­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 ley and the other five marines struggling to nie Fowler Day." I enthusiastically support raise the American flag has served as a sym­ Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like their resolution and know that the distin­ guished Members of this House join me in bol to remember the bloody battles that ma­ to commend Mr. Sol Axelrod of Cammack, recognizing one of Maryland's greatest lead­ rines, soldiers, sailors, and airmen have en­ NY, for melding his quick wit with his concern ers, Senator Clyde Bernard "Bernie" Fowler. dured in all of the U.S. wars. for current issues. Mr. Axelrod has written a variety of poems about many of the social is­ Even though Mr. Bradley is a national hero, sues that face our Nation. At this time I would IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH AN­ he was known for his modesty as much as his like to share a poem that Mr. Axelrod recently valor. In a documentary in 1985, Mr. Bradley NIVERSARY OF THE WIC PRO­ wrote about the dangers of smoking. GRAM recalled, "I just think that I just happened to Fingers turn brown from nicotine be at a certain place at a certain time and Kills more people than I've ever seen anybody on the island could have been in Poisons your body, It's not good to use HON. BRUCE F. VENTO there and we certainly weren't heroes." Stop Smoking, don't start, these are my OF MINNESOTA views IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Another place that John Bradley was greatly Give your lungs the clean air it needs Wednesday, June 8, 1994 loved and respected was at home with his By not using dirty tobacco weeds family in Antigo. Mr. Bradley passed away on Stop smoking, don't start, breathe free again Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, this year is the January 11, 1994. Consequently the Bradley Stay away from this carcinogen 20th anniversary of a very successful Federal family, the people of northeast Wisconsin, and Listen to me, I'll tell you why program, the Supplemental Food Program for the citizens of the United States lost a hero Tobacco is not worth the try to die. Women, Infants and Children [WIC]. In honor who will be missed, but never forgotten. of the occasion and my fellow Minnesotan, Hubert Humphrey, who helped to bring the When John Bradley's hometown, Appleton, TRIBUTE TO SENATOR CLYDE program to life, I am submitting the following WI, hosts its 44th annual Flag Day parade in BERNARD FOWLER editorial from the May 27 Minneapolis Star his honor and the crowd cheers Old Glory up Tribune noting the past successes and the fur­ and down College Avenue, let us remember HON. STENY H. HOYER ther potential of the WIC Program. the American flag that John Bradley raised in OF MARYLAND WIC AT 20 victory on battle-scarred lwo Jima. And may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TWO DECADES OF FEEDING THE FUTURE we remember the servicemen, like John Brad­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 When Minnesotans muse upon the gifts Hu­ ley, of whom Adm. Chester W. Nimitz said, bert Humphrey gave them, they may not "Uncommon valor was a common virtue." Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great think first about well-fed kids. But they pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to a should. Back in the early '70s, the senator very special person, Senator Clyde Bernard was the godfather of a two-year experiment "Bernie" Fowler, who will be retiring from the called the Special Supplemental Food Pro­ gram for Women, Infants and Children. In IN HONOR OF THE MOST Maryland General Assembly in 1994. Mr. Speaker, I have been extremely fortu­ the 20 years since, that idea has rescued mil­ REVEREND DESMOND M. TUTU lions of low-income mothers and kids from nate in my life to meet many wonderful peo­ the brink of malnutrition. Born of one man's ple. One of those wonderful people is Senator imagination. WIC has become poignant proof HON. DAVID MANN Bernard Fowler, or "Bernie" as he is affection­ of government's power to ease human mis­ ately known. Bernie is one of those people ery. OF OHIO who has invested more time in his community WIC's simple purpose is to secure the fu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and State than any person or award could rec­ ture by putting food into the mouths of ognize. He truly is one of the most decent, babes and mothers. Convinced that hunger Wednesday, June 8, 1994 inflicts permanent damage on developing honest, and principled men I know. children, Humphrey and his allies wanted to An affectionate husband to his wife, Betty; a Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, on June 13, 1994, give low-income pregnant mothers and loving father to his four children, Mona, Lora, Cincinnati will be honored with a visit by the young kids a weekly supply of milk, cheese, Betty, and Clyde; and a devoted grandfather Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop juice, cereal and peanut butter. Yet even to his six grandchildren, Carla, Christi, Steven, after Congress approved the plan, the U.S. Desmond Tutu. Ryan, Stacy, and Lauren, Bernie Fowler is Department of Agriculture took little action Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the nothing short of a family man. Indeed, those to implement it. WIC's promise was accomplishments of the Most Reverend same qualities Bernie has demonstrated at unfulfilled until lawsuits and congressional pressure forced the USDA to launch the pro­ Desmond Tutu, Archbishop of South Africa. home, he has also displayed in his more than gram in January of 1974. By year's end, WIC Archbishop Tutu will be honoring Cincinnati 30 years of public service. ,was feeding 205 ,000 needy people in 45 states. with a visit to the Queen City on June 13, As a champion for many causes, Bernie has Today, it's no overstatement to call WIC a 1994. paid special attention to the environment. In raving success. The program has blossomed the 1950's, when Bernie was a youth crabbing into a network of 9,000 clinics nationwide Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a bold and feeding more than 6 million people a year. eloquent voice speaking out against the evils on the Patuxent, he used to walk out into the river and be able to see his toes wiggle in WIC's benefits aren't just for those in rock­ of racism that dominated his native South Afri­ bottom poverty, but for any low-income ca. His has been a consistent message of rec­ chest-deep water. Ever since then, Bernie has working family at nutritional risk. And WIC been going back out into the water during the onciliation and nonviolence, as he asked, gives its clients more than just calories. It annual "Bernie Fowler Wade-In" looking for "Can you imagine what would happen in this dispenses medical services and nutritional his toes. His annual event attracts hundreds of land if we accepted the theological fact about advice as well-all in hopes of growing concerned citizens and serves as a reminder · healthier children. ourselves-that whether we like it or not we that everyone must play a part in cleaning up WIC seems to grow them very well. A flur­ are members of one family?" the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. ry of studies links prenatal participation in This internationally recognized Nobel Laure­ Mr. Speaker, Bernie Fowler is what is right WIC with a dramatic reduction in premature births and infant mortality and an increase ate will be in Cincinnati to share his insights about our country. His distinguished career in in birth weight and infant head size. Re­ into how the struggle to eliminate apartheid in public service serves as an inspiration to all of search also shows that WIC participation re­ South Africa may have lessons for us in Cin­ us trying to make a difference. Whether he is duces anemia and improves cognitive per­ cinnati. I and all Cincinnatians welcome him. protecting our environment or boosting the formance among preschoolers. 12382 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 WIC brings another kind of payoff, too: It THE lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE mentary School and Rowville Primary School saves money that would otherwise be spent DEDICATION OF THE SALT LAKE are putting into practice. trying to salvage premature and malnour­ CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING On June 9, 1994 seven 6th grade students ished youngsters. Over the long haul, the dividends may be eye-popping: A recent Gen­ and two teachers will travel to Rowville, Vic­ eral Accounting Office report found that, in HON. KAREN SHEPHERD toria where these students will live with a host 1990, the federal government spent $296 mil­ OF UTAH family and attend school and other functions. They will be there until July 8, 1994 before lion on prenatal WIC benefits-and thereby IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES averted $853 million in health-related costs traveling back to the United States. The teach­ during the first year of life. And over the 18 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 ers are Ms. Heidi Arnold and Ms. Donna Volk. years it will take the infants to grow up, the Ms. SHEPHERD. Mr. Speaker, this year The students are Stephanie DePlacido, Aman­ GAO estimated, that initial one-year pre­ da Hale, Gregory Kress, Laura Lochbaum, natal investment will avert more than $1 bil­ marks the 1OOth anniversary of the dedication lion in health-related costs-leading to a net of the Salt Lake City and County Building. It Terra Smith, Alexandra Swander and Chris savings of $740 million. has served for a century as the symbol of Tingley. Despite WIC 's remarkable ability to save local government in the Salt Lake Valley. Ini­ Mr. Speaker, I want to wish these young lives and money in a fell swoop, it remains tially, the City and County Building served as ambassadors well on their journey half way underfunded. A handful of states, including the seat of both local government and the around the world. I know that they will Minnesota, choose to supplement federal State of Utah. From 1896 to 1916, the Utah strengthen the bonds of friendship that this funding. But even so, the program serves country enjoys with Australia and, in particular, only about 65 percent of the eligible popu­ State House of Representatives met on the lation-leaving 3 million at-risk children and forth floor, the Senate convened in the present with the young students at Rowville. I know pregnant women in the lunch. City Council Chambers and the Governor pre­ that they will make lasting friendships and they It seems foolish to scrimp on a proven sided in a fourth floor suite. will learn new ways of looking at the world cost-saver-especially one that corporate The construction of the City and County around them. I am very proud to be able to CEOs laud as " the health-care equivalent of Building provided needed employment in the represent these fine young people and teach­ a triple A investment." President Clinton Salt Lake Valley during the "Panic of '93" and ers as their Congressman from the 21st Con­ has set the stage for capitalizing on the in­ vestment by calling for full WIC funding by again during the late 1980s when local gressional District of Pennsylvania in the Unit­ the end of fiscal year 1996. By assenting, Con­ craftspeople undertook an extensive restora­ ed States House of Representatives. gress can bring to full flower a budding no­ tion of the grand old building. This renewal re­ tion from a Minnesota senator. inforced its place as an important cultural landmark. AWARD WINNING STUDENTS OF The architecture of the City and County CAESAR RODNEY HIGH SCHOOL A TRIBUTE TO LARRY DIEMAND Building represents the finest example west of the Mississippi of Richardsonian Romanesque, HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE HON. JAMFS A. TRAACANT, JR. an authentic American architectural style. OF DELAWARE OF OHIO As a Member of Congress, I am delighted to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have such a beautiful and culturally rich build­ Wednesday, June 8, 1994 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 ing as an integral part of Salt Lake City. I Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise here commend the women and men who originally congratulate teacher Bill Windett and his class today to recognize an extraordinary American. built it as well as those who later restored this from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden­ Larry Diemand, a father of two, manager of extraordinary structure and I acknowledge this Wyoming, DE, for winning the unit award at t~e Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, and building's vital role as the site of local govern­ the national competition of the "We the People a member of the Air Force Reserves, seeing ment and justice for 100 years. . .. The Citizen and the Constitution." These the atrocities in Bosnia, wanted to do some­ talented young Americans competed against thing for the people of the war torn city of Sa­ rajevo. This finalized into flying a C-130 cargo ST. GEORGE ELEMENTARY 47 other classes from throughout the Nation plane for a 16 day relief mission. SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN and demonstrated a remarkable understanding Diemand, an Ohio University alumni, knew I.S.S.E. of the fundamental ideals and values of Amer­ all his life that he wanted to fly. But just flying ican constitutional government. was not enough, he wanted to fly in the mili­ HON. THOMAS J. RIDGE The students from Caesar Rodney High tary. After taking the necessary written and OF PENNSYLVANIA School were judged the best nonfinalist team physical exams Mr. Diemand was accepted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for their expertise on the "Creation of the Bill of Rights." into the military program and was shipped off Wednesday, June 8, 1994 to Alabama's Craig Air Force Base. After com­ At a time of concern that many Americans pleting the required training, Diemand returned Mr. RIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform the do not have a basic understanding of the his­ home to his job and family and simultaneously members of the House of Representatives tory of our Nation and the principals on which carried out both his civilian and military duties. about the participation of the St. George Ele­ our government is based, it is especially grati­ After taking a brief hiatus from the reserves mentary School in Erie, Pennsylvania and the fying to see a group of young people recog­ from 1979 to 1984, Diemand was back train­ Rowville Primary School in Rowville, Victoria, nized for their study of a key feature of our ing to fly a new type of plane, the C-130 Australia in the International School-to-School Constitution-the Bill of Rights. I ask my col­ cargo plane. He continued to fly with the re­ Exchange (l.S.S.E.) program this summer. St. leagues to join me in congratulating these tal­ serves, but it was not until this past year that George Elementary School is the first school ented young students for their outstanding Diemand saw an opportunity to utilize all of in Pennsylvania to become involved in this achievement. the skills and training that he had received the very exciting international exchange. It is a The members of Bill Windett's class are: past 20 years. The opportunity was one of unique student-teacher exchange program be­ Jason Badell, Jason Cahall, Eric Clesinski, service to people in dire need of relief. cause it is the only one which involves eleven James DePalma, Matthe Foskey, Jennifer Mr. Speaker, Larry Diemand's courage, and year olds and makes them Junior Ambas­ Giles, Kirsten Higgins, Susanna Jean, Keisha dedication to his country and the world com­ sadors for the state of Pennsylvania and the Kersey, Elizabeth King, Courtney Laychak, munity should be commended. Very few peo­ United States of America. Chris McGlumphy, Jennifer Morris, Jonathan ple would leave their comfortable lives and The objective of the ISSE is "to allow ele­ Newton, Tom Noll, Heather Pfeiffer, Hilary volunteer to fly in potentially dangerous situa­ mentary students to interact with and learn Rhodes, Natashia Sanders, Heather tions to help the people of Bosnia. It is people from other children of the world, thereby fos­ Schimkaltis, Amy Schoettinger, Adam Sheri­ like Larry who make me proud to be the rep­ tering peace and understanding on a global dan, David Spanklin, Matthew Stump, Chris­ resentative of the fine people of Youngstown, basis." This is a goal that all of us around the tine Trexler, Joshua Vaught, Brent Whitaker, OH. May God bless Mr. Diemand with health, world should work toward every day of our Matthew Zimmerman, and Matthew Taylor. happiness and continued success in all his fu­ lives and one which the students, faculty, par­ They each deserve congratulations for their ture endeavors. ents and administration of the St. George Ele- hard work and achievements. June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12383 TRIBUTE TO THOMAS E. GITTINS Edwards v. South Carolina; Henry v. City of That same summer he entered pre-medicine Rock Hill; Hamm v. City of Rock Hill; Person classes at Emory University and, 1 year later, HON. PETER T. KING v. City of Greenville; Bouie v. City of Colum­ enrolled in Emory University School of Medi­ OF NEW YORK bia; and Barr v. City of Columbia. cine, graduating in June 1978. While training as an intern and resident in the Department of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it was my great honor to have been involved as a litigant in both the Fields Family Practice at the University of Texas Wednesday, June 8, 1994 and Edwards cases listed above. In fact, I was Health Center at San Antonio, he served as Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa­ Mr. Perry's only witness in Fields, and it was chief resident during the third year. Complet­ lute one of the American heroes of a truly he­ during that litigation that a relationship fos­ ing the family practice residency in 1981, Dr. roic generation. Thomas E. Gittins was one of tered between Mr. Perry and me which contin­ McNish began a residency in aerospace medi­ the millions of Americans who answered the ues to blossom even until this day. I can think cine at Brooks Air Force Base, TX, and grad­ country's call to duty in response to history's of no living South Carolinian whom I hold in uated in June 1983. He has earned a master's most severe challenge to liberty and freedom. higher esteem. Matthew Perry was involved in degree in public health, and is board certified Thomas E. Gittins was one of our brave virtually all the litigation which broke racial bar­ by both the American Board of Family Practice Gl's who put their lives on the line in the ti­ riers in South Carolina during this century. and the American Board of Preventive Medi­ tanic struggle to free Europe from the tyrc:lnny Among the other cases Mr. Perry rep­ cine. of Hitler's Germany. It is particularly fitting that resented were Gantt v. Clemson College, re­ Prior to completing the aerospace medicine we honor Thomas E. Gittins during this week sulting in the admission of Harvey Gantt to residency, Colonel McNish was selected for when the free people of the world celebrate Clemson College, which had never admitted the USAF pilot-physician program and the 50th anniversary of D-day--June 6, a black student prior to this case, and checked out in the T-37. In 1983, enroute 1944-the day that signaled the beginning of Montieth v. University of South Carolina, which from Brooks Air Force Base, TX, to his perma­ the end of Nazi Germany. Thomas E. Gittins resulted in the admission of the first black stu­ nent duty station at Myrtle Beach Air Force distinguished himself in combat against Hitler's dent to the University of South Carolina since Base, SC, he completed lead-in fighter training troops, participating in the decisive Normandy Reconstruction. on the AT-38 at Holloman Air Force Base, campaign. In 1975, Matthew Perry was nominated by NM, followed by the A-1 OA upgrade program Thomas E. Gittins displayed extreme valor President Ford and unanimously confirmed by at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. He was in combat, sustaining a serious wound and the U.S. Senate, to serve as a judge on the selected as distinguished graduate in the A- earning the Marksman's Badge with Rifle Bar, United States Court of Military Appeals here in 1O program and was awarded the Top Gun and was honored for his courage, winning the Washington. trophy. Bronze Star with two additional citations for Matthew Perry's ability, courage, and tenac­ Dr. McNish served as chief; aeromedical valor. ity were further recognized on June 28, 1979, services and commander of the air transport­ Thomas E. Gittins' valor on the field of bat­ when President Carter nominated him for ap­ able hospital at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, SC, from December 1983 to May 1985, when tle has made him worthy of special recogni­ pointment to the U.S. District Court for South he was appointed commander, USAF Hospital tion, yet his devotion to duty, courage, and de­ Carolina. Again, Judge Perry's confirmation by Myrtle Beach from May 1985 to July 1986. termination also makes him typical of the the Senate was unanimous. Upon his con­ While assigned to Myrtle Beach Air Force American servicemen who fought and won the firmation, Judge Perry became the first Afri­ Base, Dr. McNish maintained mission-ready global struggle for freedom in World War II. can-American to sit on the Federal bench in qualification in the A-1 OA, flying with the Please join with me today in saluting Thomas South Carolina. 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, and was des­ E. Gittins and all of the soldiers, sailors, air­ Mr. Speaker, for his outstanding and exem­ ignated by Tactical Air Commander as the men, and marines whose courage and sac­ plary service to his State and Nation, I am in­ weapons system flight surgeon for the A-1 O. rifice won a better world for us all. troducing this legislation to pay tribute to In July 1986, he was assigned as com­ Judge Matthew Perry, and I ask my col­ mander of the 833d Medical Group and the leagues to join me in this effort. MATTHEW J. PERRY, JR. 833d Tactical Hospital at Holloman Air Force COURTHOUSE Base, NM. As Tactical Air Command's weap­ COL. THOMAS M. McNISH ons system flight surgeon for the AT-38 and the F-5, he flew the AT-38 with the 479th HON. JAMF.S E. CLYBURN Tactical Training Wing. In October 1988, he OF SOUTH CAROLINA HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR was reassigned to the Office of the Air Force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA Surgeon General as Chief, Flight Medicine. He Wednesday, June 8, 1994 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was appointed senior military consultant to the Surgeon General in Aerospace Medicine, and Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, June 8, 1994 remained active in research and education re­ introduce legislation to designate the U.S. Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak­ garding the physiological effects of high G­ Courthouse to be constructed in Columbia, er, Col. Thomas M. McNish is retiring from his forces on aircrew of fighter aircraft. He as­ SC, as the "Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United position as the Command Surgeon, Office of sumed his present position in June 1991. States Courthouse". Air Force Reserve, Pentagon, Washington, Colonel McNish is a command pilot and Mathew Perry was born on Aug. 3, 1921, in DC, where he was responsible for overall pro­ holds a chief flight surgeon rating. His awards Columbia, SC, and attended South Carolina gramming, planning, management, and eval­ and decorations include the Silver Star with State College from 1939 to 1942. His edu­ uation of the Air Force Reserve Medical Serv­ two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit, Distin­ cation was interrupted from 1943 to 1946, as ices. guished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with "V" he served on active duty in the U.S. Army dur­ In June 1960, following 1 year at North device for valor, Meritorious Service Medal, Air ing World War II. Carolina State University, Colonel McNish en­ Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Upon discharge from the service, Mr. Perry tered the Air Force Academy, and graduated Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement completed his bachelor's degree and law de­ in June 1964. He entered pilot training at Wil­ Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart gree from South Carolina State, and he was liams Air Force Base, AZ, and received his with one oak leaf cluster, Prisoner of War admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1951. wings in September 1965. After completing Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Vietnam During the next 24 years, Mr. Perry distin­ advanced pilot training in the F-105D at Nellis Cross of Gallantry, and Vietnam Service guished himself in the legal community. During Air Force Base, NV, Colonel McNish was as­ Medal with 15 campaign stars. this time, Mr. Perry participated in the suc­ signed to Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Colonel McNish was promoted to Colonel cessful defense of more than 7,000 black stu­ Thailand, in June 1966. He flew 45 combat September 1, 1986, with same date of rank, dents who were arrested because of their par­ missions over North Vietnam before being and will retire on June 30, 1994, with 30 years ticipation in protest activities against segrega­ shot down and captured near Hanoi on Sep­ of highly distinguished service in the United tion in the South. Among the many cases in tember 4, 1966. In March 1973, he was repa­ States Air Force. which Mr. Perry participated in this vein in­ triated after 6112 years as a prisoner of war in Colonel McNish was born May 1, 1992, in clude the following: Fields v. South Carolina; North Vietnam. Madison, TN, and graduated from Franklin 12384 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 High School in Franklin, NC, in May 1959. He Mr. Speaker, I believe that Dr. Van Scholastic challenges such as this serve not is married to the former Vona Gross of Mont­ Ummersen deserves special credit for her ef­ only to motivate our students, but they also gomery, AL. They have three children: Lori, forts to improve the quality and standard of serve to challenge our students to become the Amy, and Tommy. education. I am more than confident that Dr. best that they possibly can be. Each of the Van Ummersen will do an outstanding job as students from all the schools who took place president of Cleveland State University. I take in this competition is to be applauded. A SPECIAL SALUTE TO DR. great pride in saluting Dr. Van Ummersen for Meyzeek is especially to be commended for CLAIRE A. VAN UMMERSEN her efforts and extend my warmest regards as surviving through the series of intellectual she assumes the presidency. matches. HON. LOUIS STOKFS I commend to the attention of my colleagues OF OHIO the members and coaches of the Meyzeek IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE Middle School, National Academic League Wednesday, June 8, 1994 NORMANDY INVASION champions: Coach Tom Schmitt and Coach Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, today I take Regina Leitner; team members: Jason pride in saluting an individual whose contribu-' HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY McAlister, Marc Brickley, Daniel Chang, Fred tions to higher education are unparalleled. On OF NEW YORK Choi, Bebecca Corder, Richard Jue, Charles June 12, 1994, I will have the honor of bring­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Martin, Eric Russ, Justin Shuster, Justin Sing­ ing the official greetings to Dr. Claire Van Wednesday, June 8, 1994 er, Adam Toren, Jonathan Wampler, Gloria Choi, Cary Collins, Matt Fox, Adesina Lalude, Ummersen from the U.S. Congress when she Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Brian Swann, Kelly Hanlon, Lauren Kokai, and is inaugurated as the next president of Cleve­ bring to the attention of this chamber the re­ Craig Wampler. land State University. As president, Dr. Van dedication of the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole Ummersen will continue a tradition of excel­ in Plattekill, NY. On June 11, the town of lence at an exemplary institution located within Plattekill seniors will hold this rededication TRIBUTE TO MRS. MADELINE my congressional district. ceremony to honor all those Americans who THOMAS It pleases me to mention that Cleveland have fallen in the line of duty. In particular, the State University, having originated in 1870 ceremony will honor the 50th anniversary of HON. DUNCAN HUNTER with just a few men in attendance, has ex­ the invasion of Normandy by American forces. panded to include colleges of arts and OF CALIFORNIA This ceremony serves as a reminder to us IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sciences, business administration, engineer­ all that those who made the ultimate sacrifice ing, education, law, and graduate studies. In to their country are not forgotten. Though they Wednesday, June 8, 1994 her capacity as president, Dr. Van Ummersen are departed from this life, they live on in our Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to will be responsible for managing 561 full-time hearts and memories. They live on not only as recognize the work of an outstanding citizen in and approximately 300 part-time faculty mem­ soldiers, but as husbands, brothers, sisters, my home district, Mrs. Madeline Thomas. bers. In addition, she will oversee an enroll­ sons, and friends, and now they will be immor­ Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Madeline ment of over 17 ,000 students. I am honored to talized by the senior citizens of our community moved to the desert town of Calexico in 1940 participate in this special tribute to Dr. Clare in the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole. Mr. where she married Himes Thomas, a Calexico Van Ummersen. I rise today to share informa­ Speaker, I ask that this Congress assembled farmer. Over the years, Madeline distinguished tion with my colleagues on this distinguished today, this Congress that reserves the power herself as a strong voice in the community first individual. to declare war itself, to now join the people of by joining the Fountain Chapel AME Church Having worked within the educational sys­ Plattekill, NY, in honoring those who gave and later through her diligent work with the tem for over 25 years, Dr. Van Ummersen has their lives to defend our freedom. California School Employees Associated. devoted her efforts to improving the quality of Despite great personal tragedies that took education for both students and faculty. In the lives of her husband and four of her six 1968, she began her 18-year career at the MEYZEEK'S MASTERMINDS children, Madeline Thomas endured through University of Massachusetts as an assistant the painful times and dedicated herself to professor of biology. Thereafter she served as HON. ROMANO L MA1ZOU helping others. Known to her friends as interim chancellor, associate vice chancellor OF KENTUCKY "Maddie," she continued her education in the for academic affairs, associate dean for aca­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES field of nutrition at Imperial Valley College and demic affairs and graduate program director San Diego State University. She is also a Wednesday, June 8, 1994 for biology. member of the Neighborhood House, the Mr. Speaker, under Dr. Van Ummersen's Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Women Improvement Club, the Kiwanis Club, leadership, higher education has witnessed a the Meyzeek Middle School Academic Team and the Jasper 4-H Club. In addition, Mad­ major reconstruction. Her energies have led to of Louisville, KY, which won the National Aca­ eline represented the city of Calexico as a del­ innovative techniques being used to foster demic League championship. The team came egate to the White House Conference on education and expanded services being of­ from behind to defeat Pleasant Valley Middle Aging. fered. From 1986 to 1992, while serving as School of Wichita, KS, for the title in the Such dedication to so many activities is truly chancellor of the University System of New championship, which was held via teleconfer­ rare in today's society, and underscores the Hampshire, she managed over 29,000 stu­ ence. importance of recognizing Madeline Thomas' dents and a $300 million operating budget. In The 3-year-old academic games challenge accomplishments. As she continues her noble addition, Dr. Van Ummersen was responsible sixth to eighth grade students in language work, I would like to wish Maddie all the best. for launching an innovative instructional tele­ arts, math, science, and social studies. They vision network. Her unyielding efforts resulted are patterned after athletic games in which the in the linkage of all of the State universities teams play regular "game" schedules through­ SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS and colleges by televised instruction. She was out the year leading up to district champion­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to also responsible for spearheading the imple­ ships. Each match consists of four quarters: by the Senate on February 4, 1977, calls for mentation of a doctoral program in environ­ roundabout, problem-solving, teamwork, and establishment of a system for a computerized mental sciences. presentation. schedule of all meetings and hearings of Sen­ I am also proud to mention that in addition Meyzeek Middle School emerged victorious ate committees, subcommittees, joint commit­ to serving on numerous regional and national from a series of matches held between 11 tees, and committees of conference. This title boards and commissions, Dr. Van Ummersen Louisville and Jefferson County schools, and requires all such committees to notify the Of­ is an active member of several honorary soci­ moved on to competition at the national level. fice of the Senate Daily Digest-designated by eties including Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. All of the students and coaches of Meyzeek the Rules Committee-of the time, place, and She has also continued to host seminars on Middle School are to be commended and con­ purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, "The Impact of Global Change on Education," gratulated for their hard work and dedication in and any cancellations or changes in the meet­ and "Faculty Roles and Rewards." this event. ings as they occur. June 8, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12385 As an additional procedure along with the Energy and Natural Resources Finance computerization of this information, the Office To hold hearings on the nominations of To hold hearings on S. 1780, to revise the of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this in­ Patricia Fry Godley, of Texas, to be Employee Retirement Income Security formation for printing in the Extensions of Re­ Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue and Joseph F. Vivona, to be Chief Fi­ Code of 1986, to provide security for marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD nancial Officer, both of the Department workers, to improve pension plan fund­ on Monday and Wednesday of each week. of Energy. ing, to limit growth in iP..surance expo­ Meetings scheduled for Thursday, June 9, SD-366 sure, and to protect the single-em­ 1994, may be found in the Daily Digest of to­ Judiciary ployer plan termination insurance pro- day's RECORD. Constitution Subcommittee gram. MEETINGS SCHEDULED To resume hearings on S. 1882, to amend SD-215 title 18, United States Code, to pro­ Foreign Relations mote the safe use of guns and to reduce International Economic Policy, Trade, JUNE 10 gun violence. Oceans and Environment Subcommit­ 9:00 a.m. SD-226 tee Armed Services Small Business Business meeting. to mark up proposed To continue closed markup of a proposed Business meeting, to mark up S. 1830, to legislation authorizing funds for fiscal National Defense Authorization Act for authorize funding for the small busi­ year 1995 for foreign assistance pro- Fiscal Year 1995, S. 2082, to authorize ness defense conversion program of the grams. appropriations for fiscal year 1995 for Small Business Administration. and SD-419 the intelligence activities of the Unit­ H.R. 4322, to revise the Small Business Judiciary ed States Government, and other pend­ Act to increase the authorization for Constitution Subcommittee ing legislation. the development company program. To hold hearings to examine the Presi­ SR-222 SR-428A dent's constitutional authority with 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. the use of the line item veto. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD-226 Nutrition and Investigations Subcommit­ . Surface Transportation Subcommittee tee To hold hearings on proposed legislation JUNE 16 To hold hearings on S. 1614, authorizing authorizing funds for rail safety pro­ 9:30 a.m. funds through fiscal year 1998 for pro­ grams. Energy and Natural Resources grams of the Child Nutrition Act and SR-253 To hold hearings on implementation of the National School Lunch Act. 4:00 p.m . the Department of Energy's alternative SD-562 Select on Intelligence fuel vehicle and fleet programs. Indian Affairs To hold closed hearings on intelligence SD- 366 To hold oversight hearings on activities matters. Rules and Administration of off-reservation boarding schools. SH-219 To hold hearings on S. Res. 69, to require SR--485 that an evaluation of the financial im­ 10:00 a.m. JUNE 15 pact that any Federal mandates would Finance 9:30 a.m. have on State and local governments Health for Families and the Uninsured Energy and Natural Resources be included in the committee report Subcommittee Business meeting, to consider pending accompanying each bill or resolution To hold hearings to examine health care calendar business. containing such mandates, S. Res. 157, for early retirees. SD-366 to require a supermajority for commit­ SD-215 Environment and Public Works tee approval of bills containing un­ 10:30 a.m. Clean Water, Fisheries and Wildlife Sub­ funded Federal mandates, and S. Res. Commission on Security and Cooperation committee 158, to require a supermajority for Sen­ in Europe Briefing on crime and cor­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation ate approval of bills or amendments ruption in Russia. authorizing funds for programs of the containing unfunded Federal mandates. 2212 Rayburn Building Endangered Species Act, focusing on SR-301 science and history of the endangered 10:00 a.m. JUNE 13 species conservation. Commerce, Science, and Transportation 3:00 p.m. SD-406 To hold hearings to examine the results Appropriations Governmental Affairs of the Uruguay Round of Trade Nego­ VA, HUD. and Independent Agencies Sub­ Federal Services, Post Office, and Civil tiations. committee Service Subcommittee SR-253 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings to examine the licens­ Governmental Affairs timates for fiscal year 1995 for the Cor­ ing process of the Departments of Business meeting, to consider pending poration for National and Community State and Commerce for the commer- legislation and nominations. Service. cial export of arms. SD-342 SD-138 SD-342 Judiciary Indian Affairs Constitution Subcommittee JUNE 14 To hold hearings on S. 2036, to specify To hold hearings on proposed legislation 9:00 a.m. the terms of contracts entered into by authorizing funds for the United States Environment and Public Works the United States and Indian tribal or­ Commission on Civil Rights. Superfund, Recycling, and Solid Waste ganizations under the Indian Self-De­ SD- 226 Management Subcommittee termination and Education Assistance 2:00 p.m. Business meeting, to mark up proposed Act. Energy and Natural Resources legislation authorizing funds for SR-485 To hold hearings on proposed legislation Superfund programs. 10:00 a.m. regarding Hawaiian homelands. SD-406 Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD-366 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on proposed legislation 2:30 p.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation authorizing funds for the National Oce­ Select on Intelligence To hold hearings on weather satellite anic and Atmospheric Administration, To hold closed hearings on intelligence convergence. Department of Commerce. matters. SR-253 SR-253 SH-219 12386 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 8, 1994 JUNE 23 10:30 a .m. CANCELLATIONS 9:30 a.m. Rules and Administration Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings on the oper­ JUNE 15 To hold oversight hearings to examine ations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. 2:30 p.m. the scientific and technological basis SR-301 Indian Affairs for radon policy. 2:00 p.m. To resume hearings on S. 1021, to protect SD-366 Energy and Natural Resources and preserve the rights of Native Rules and Administration Water and Power Subcommittee Americans to express and exercise To hold hearings on the nominations of To hold oversight hearings on the imple­ their traditional religious beliefs, fo­ Lee Ann Elliott, of Virginia, and mentation of the Central Valley cusing on an amendment in the nature Danny Lee McDonald, of Oklahoma, Project Improvement Act and the co­ of a substitute. each to be a Member of the Federal ordination of these actions with other SR-485 Election Commission. Federal protection and restoration ef­ SR-301 forts in the San Francisco Bay/Sac­ ramento-San Joaquin Delta. SD-366