E612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 1, 2011 FAA REAUTHORIZATION AND I would also like to express my strong oppo- of Mississippi and other southern commu- REFORM ACT OF 2011 sition to the provision of this bill which repeals nities. A community activist, public health edu- the National Mediation Board’s Fair Elections cator and public policy advocate, Colomb SPEECH OF Rule. The notion that your vote only counts if founded My Brother’s Keeper, MBK, a national HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON it is actually cast is a fundamental principle of organization dedicated to reducing health dis- OF TEXAS democracy. I am particularly disappointed that parities in African American communities. A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Republican Majority has decided to go principal architect of the Minority AIDS Initia- Thursday, March 31, 2011 about attacking worker rights in a bill that tive and founding member of the National should be about creating jobs for American Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Dr. Colomb The House in Committee of the Whole workers. is credited with garnering more $9 million dol- House on the State of the Union had under In addition, I want to comment about an lars, the largest of 12 five year national grants consideration the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title omission in this bill. This bill does not address awarded by the Centers for Disease Control 49, United States Code, to authorize appro- the issue of flight attendant occupational haz- and Prevention in 2000, to train African Amer- priations for the Federal Aviation Administra- ards. According to 2009 Bureau of Labor Sta- ican community-based organizations through- tion for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to tistics data, air transportation workers are ex- out the U.S. and its territories on HIV/AIDS streamline programs, create efficiencies, re- posed to more workplace injuries and illnesses prevention and education. He played a central duce waste, and improve aviation safety and than construction workers and workers on fac- role in shaping both state and national HIV/ capacity, to provide stable funding for the na- tory floors. Despite this, flight attendants are AIDS policy legislation with particular focus on tional aviation system, and for other purposes: not protected by occupational safety and African American men and women. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. health standards. Moreover, flight attendant fa- His academic appointments included assist- Mr. Chair, I rise today to reluctantly oppose tigue has been identified by the Civil Aero- ant professor of sociology, adjunct professor the passage of the legislation before us: H.R. space Medical Institute as a safety problem, and statistical laboratory coordinator at Jack- 658, the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act and one that needs to be addressed. Unfortu- son State University and instructor at of 2011. I say reluctantly because the FAA is nately, H.R. 658 addresses neither of these Tougaloo College. in urgent need of a long-term authorization to important issues related to flight attendant Dr. Colomb was a member of St. Francis of guide it in this critical period of air traffic con- safety. Assisi Catholic Church, Madison, MS.; a life trol modernization. As most folks know, FAA There are several provisions in this bill that member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; has been operating under a series of short- I do support. Namely, I am glad to see that and numerous social, professional and aca- term extensions, the last of which passed the the Airport Access Flexibility Program is in- demic honor organizations, including, Phi House on Tuesday. While these short-term ex- cluded in the bill we are considering today. Kappa Phi Honor Society and Pi Lambda tension have been necessary, they have made The Airport Access Flexibility Program was Theta International Honor Society and Profes- it difficult for the agency to engage in long- created through my leadership in 2009 and di- sional Association in Education. term planning. rects the Secretary to establish a pilot pro- Again, I ask that my colleagues please join However, while H.R. 658 reauthorizes the gram at five airports where passenger facility me in saluting the life and legacy of Dr. Mark agency for four years, I must oppose this bill. charges may be used to finance the eligible Colomb. There are several reasons for this opposition. cost of an intermodal ground access project. f First, H.R. 658 imposes arbitrary and poorly This program is of critical importance to Dallas considered spending reductions on the FAA. Love Field Airport for a project that would link THANKING MS. MARIE COLARUSSO This bill imposes over 1 billion dollars of an- the airport to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit HIGGS FOR HER SERVICE TO nual cuts from FY 2010 spending levels. (DART) System. Congressional intent is quite THE HOUSE These cuts will lead to costly job losses. This clear that Dallas Love Field Airport should re- is not a ‘‘job-creating’’ bill—far from it! As Mar- ceive priority consideration to be included in HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN ion Blakey, the FAA Administrator under the this program. I look forward to working to with OF CALIFORNIA Bush Administration, said at a hearing earlier colleagues in the Senate to ensure that this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this year about this bill, ‘‘the prospect is really program is retained in the final legislation. Friday, April 1, 2011 devastating to jobs and to our future, if we Finally, in the Manager’s amendment there really have to roll back [to 2008 levels] and is a provision to prohibit any new safety regu- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. stop NextGen in its tracks.’’ As we begin to lations affecting crew or passenger spaceflight Speaker, on the occasion of her retirement on climb out of a deep recession, I question the safety until 2020 or even later. That is bad April 4, 2011, I rise to thank Ms. Marie wisdom of cutting air travel infrastructure policy that will have adverse consequences for Colarusso Higgs for over 38 years of out- spending which is critical to the continued safety if enacted. FAA has notified us that standing service to the United States House of growth to the industry. And this is an industry, they are strongly opposed to the provision, as Representatives. I might add, that contributes approximately 1.3 am I. Marie began her career here in 1971, while trillion dollars and nearly 11 million jobs to our Mr. Chair, I would have liked to support a a student at Potomac Senior High School in economy. bipartisan FAA reauthorization today. Unfortu- Maryland. She first worked as a clerk in the These funding cuts occur at a time when air nately, Majority has decided to bring a bill to office of The Honorable Frank M. Clark of traffic is increasing. It defies logic that we can the floor today that costs American jobs, at- Pennsylvania. She went on to work for The cut funding for air traffic infrastructure and tacks American worker rights, and sacrifices Honorable Stephen L. Neal of North Carolina, safety while at the same time experiencing a the safety of the American flying public. There- The Honorable Martin Frost of Texas, the Of- growth in civil air traffic without leading to re- fore, I will oppose the bill today, and hope that fice of the Clerk, and the Office of the Chief duced levels of safety. You cannot. Let’s be we can work together to fix the problems I Administrative Officer. Marie has worked in clear: this bill will reduce the safety of the have identified in this legislation as we move every House office building from the basement American flying public. Period. forward. of the Ford building to the fourth floor of the In the Science, Space, and Technology f Capitol. Committee, where I serve as Ranking Mem- Marie’s commitment to public service was ber, the Majority pushed through a 23% cut to HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MARK best demonstrated following the events of FAA’s research account. What got cut? Fire COLOMB HIV/AIDS ACTIVIST September 11, 2001. During that time, she safety research, icing research, and research worked tirelessly to assist in setting up tem- into reducing pilot and ground crew errors— HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON porary offices for Members displaced by the and many other important initiatives. My OF MISSISSIPPI anthrax evacuation. Marie’s enthusiasm, pro- Democratic colleagues on the Committee tried IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessionalism, and attention to detail have to restore funding to the safety programs I just made her an invaluable team member on mentioned, at a modest cost to the overall bill. Friday, April 1, 2011 many special projects. Her generosity and However, we were rebuffed in our efforts in Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- support of others have endeared her to her party line votes. I find it unfortunate that the er, I rise today to recognize the life of a true many colleagues and friends in the House flying public will have to sacrifice their safety champion and humanitarian, Dr. Mark Colomb. community. so that our Republican colleagues can hew to Dr. Colomb’s life mission addressed the health More recently, Marie demonstrated her com- an arbitrary budget cutting number. needs and concerns of blacks within the State mitment and dedication to serving others when

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Now, there- Ellsworth in ‘‘The Last Time I Saw Paris,’’ mediate plans include planning her daughter’s fore, the members of the U.S. House of Rep- Martha in ‘‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’’ wedding, pursuing more volunteer opportuni- resentatives, by this resolution, recognize and and the title role in ‘‘Cleopatra,’’ among many ties, and visiting America’s wineries. honor Cailley Factor of Charleston, SC and others. Throughout her more than 60 year- On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- congratulate her for winning first place in the long career, Ms. Taylor was nominated for tives, I personally congratulate Marie on her second-grade division at the state MathFest countless awards including two Academy retirement and thank her for her dedication competition and for being named a national Awards and the Screen Actors Guild’s, SAG, and outstanding contributions to this institu- champion of Le Grand Concours 2010 French Life Achievement Award in 1997. tion. I wish Marie the best in all her future en- competition. Ms. Taylor was more than just a Hollywood deavors. Be it further resolved that a copy of this res- icon. She was also known for her efforts in the f olution be provided to Cailley Factor. fight against AIDS. She was an advocate for f AIDS prevention and research at a time when HONORING CAILLEY FACTOR’S the disease was still a taboo subject for many. OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RECOGNIZING SGT. DALE She famously stated ‘‘I will not be silenced ACHIEVEMENTS MORELAND and I will not give up and I will not be ig- nored.’’ She was the founding international HON. TIM SCOTT HON. JO ANN EMERSON chairman of the American Foundation for Aids OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF MISSOURI Research, amFAR, and was known for her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES compassion for those living with the disease. Friday, April 1, 2011 Friday, April 1, 2011 As a result of her service, Ms. Taylor received numerous accolades. In 1992 she was the re- Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cipient of the Jean Herscholt Humanitarian Whereas, the members of the U.S. House to recognize Sgt. Dale Moreland of the Mis- Academy Award. On May 16, 2000, Queen of Representatives are pleased to learn that souri Highway Patrol. Sgt. Moreland has Elizabeth II named her a Dame Commander Cailley Factor captured the first-place award at served our state for 32 years in law enforce- of the Order of the British Empire. In 2001, the state math competition MathFest and was ment. He daily put his life on the line to pro- Ms. Taylor received a Presidential Citizens named a national champion of Le Grand tect Missouri’s citizens and to keep our roads Medal due to her work. On December 5, 2007, Concours 2010 national French competition; safe as a public affairs officer. she was inducted into the California Hall of and Like many states, Missouri is blessed by pa- Fame. Whereas, eight-year-old Cailley Factor com- triotic Americans who volunteer to serve our Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me pares competing in math to sports competi- communities by keeping them safe. Sgt. in honor and remembrance of a woman whose tions because both require the same focus in Moreland is an example of how this spirit of cinematic brilliance, grace, and devotion to order to win; and service is alive and well in the Congressional fighting AIDS will not soon be forgotten. I ex- Whereas, a consistently superior math stu- District I represent. By remaining an active tend my sincerest sympathies to her sons, Mi- dent, she took the top honors last year in the part of our southern Missouri community, he chael and Christopher, her daughters Liza and first-grade division, and this year her brother will surely inspire others to find ways to con- Maria, and to her friends and family. Memorable Factor followed in his sister’s foot- tribute their time and talent to our commu- f steps when he took first place in the same nities, state and nation. The example he sets, competition; and especially for young people, is a great part of RECOGNIZING THE 2010–2011 CON- Whereas, for the first time in the six years the long tradition in our country by which the GRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY of MathFest history, siblings became state desire and capability to serve remains strong COUNCIL FOR 500 HOURS OF OUT- winners in the same year when she and her and unbroken through the generations of Mis- STANDING SERVICE TO THE brother took top honors for their respective sourians who call our state home. COMMUNITY—HARRISON grade levels; and Words cannot adequately express how ap- HALBACH Whereas, this year she earned the highest preciative I am for his service. He has devoted score in the United States for Le Grand much of his life to protecting the public and HON. SAM JOHNSON Concours competing in the more difficult 3A enforcing the laws of our state. OF TEXAS category because she won the 1A in 2008, Thank you Sgt. Moreland for your service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and once again her brother followed in her and we wish you the best of luck in your re- Friday, April 1, 2011 footsteps and took the top honors in 1A; and tirement! Whereas, fluent also in Mandarin and Span- Enjoy! Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ish, she loves to speak French and would like f it is my pleasure and privilege to inform the to visit there again; and Members of the United States House of Rep- Whereas, the national French exam, con- IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF resentatives that the students of the 2010– sisting of oral and written portions, is given by MS. ELIZABETH TAYLOR 2011 Congressional Youth Advisory Council, the American Association of Teachers of CYAC, from the Third District of Texas have French to over one hundred thousand French HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH completed a total of 500 community service students in all fifty states and abroad; and OF OHIO hours, fulfilling and far-surpassing the require- Whereas, this year’s South Carolina IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments of their assigned CYAC in the Commu- MathFest was held in Columbia, and four nity service project. thousand math students from around the state Friday, April 1, 2011 This year 46 students from public, private, competed in the state’s competition of the na- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and home schools in grades 10 through 12 tional math contest; and honor and remembrance of a legend of the sil- made their voices heard by joining CYAC. As Whereas, a group of elementary educators ver screen, a relentless leader in the fight the Third District’s young ambassadors to created MathFest in 2001 to provide an ex- against AIDS, and an extraordinary woman, Congress, these bright high school students tended math initiative that would motivate stu- Ms. Elizabeth Taylor. met with me on a quarterly basis to discuss dents, parents, and teachers to raise the Elizabeth Taylor was born in London in current events and public policy. These im- standards and expectations in math; and 1932 to American parents. She moved with pressive young people recognize an important Whereas, the founder of MathFest, Dr. Ron her family to Beverly Hills on the eve of the truth: the heart of public service is found when Boykins, hopes to generate enthusiasm for Second World War. Elizabeth’s love for cin- giving back to the community. CYAC students math in the elementary years in order to pro- ema manifested at an early age. Her first well- volunteered their time and talents with over 30 vide students with necessary skills to compete known performance came at the age of 12, organizations including Adopt-A-Highway, in middle and high school; and when she played the title role in ‘‘National Vel- Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Teen Whereas, the members of the U.S. House vet.’’ From that point, Ms. Taylor lived her life Court, and the USO, to name a few. As one of Representatives are pleased that ability and in the public eye, and her name became syn- student shared, ‘‘CYAC in the Community has

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