January 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E57 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- A national energy tax would be just as dev- erating the tax benefit for certain charitable SARY CELEBRATION OF THE astating, raising gas prices, food prices, and cash contributions made for the victims of the UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION the cost of doing business for millions of earthquake.’’ We are not reinventing the STATION, ANGEL ISLAND Americans. $3,400 a year is what American wheel; similar changes to tax law were done families might be forced to pay if this national after the tsunami that struck Thailand and In- HON. NANCY PELOSI energy tax passes. American manufacturing donesia in December 2004 and other tax con- OF CALIFORNIA would be made non-competitive with foreign siderations were put in place after Hurricane manufacturers. Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. The bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It’s time to put these bad ideas to rest and would waive the current law provision that lim- Thursday, January 21, 2010 look forward to policies to create jobs and its charitable deductions to 50% of a tax- Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, on January capital. We should heed the counsel of Steve payer’s income and 10% for Corporations. 21, 2010, we celebrate the 100th Anniversary Forbes in his new book, How Capitalism Will It is also in the United States’ best interest, of the United States Immigration Station, Save Us. especially pertaining to foreign policy, to help, Angel Island. This national historic landmark, In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we in any capacity, the relief and ultimate recov- designated as one of America’s most endan- will never forget September 11 in the Global ery of the nation of Haiti; it will also help gov- gered historic sites, served as a processing War on Terrorism. ern the global message of ‘‘goodwill’’, which center for immigrants coming across the Pa- f our President deems necessary for the pros- perity of us all. For these reasons, I deeply cific from 1910 to 1940. More than one million ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX support this legislation and implore my col- immigrants, including those from China, BENEFITS FOR CHARITABLE leagues to join me in this endeavor. Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Central and CASH CONTRIBUTIONS South America were processed at the station. f This ‘‘Ellis Island of the West,’’ also known as SPEECH OF HONORING TRINITY UNITED METH- ‘‘The Guardian of the Western Gate,’’ was de- ODIST CHURCH MISSIONS TEAM signed to control the flow of immigration, es- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS pecially from China. While many immigrants IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed through, many were detained here for HON. SCOTT GARRETT lengthy periods of time. Inscribed on the walls Wednesday, January 20, 2010 OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the barracks are their voices of hope, fear Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam and despair. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. Thursday, January 21, 2010 The facility was used by the U.S. Army dur- 4462, to accelerate the income tax benefits for Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam ing World War II, then abandoned, and be- charitable cash contributions for the relief of Speaker, there is not a member of this body came part of the California State Park system victims of the earthquakes in Haiti, introduced who has not been gripped by the graphic sto- in 1963. I was proud to have helped secure by my illustrious colleague Representative ries and images coming out of Haiti since the federal funding to rebuild the dilapidated bar- CHARLES B. RANGEL, from New York. This leg- tragic earthquake on January 12. The human racks which enabled the facility to reopen to islation will allow qualifying charitable dona- suffering is on a scale we can scarcely com- the public in February 2009. I will continue my tions for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti prehend, and its proximity to our country and commitment to restoring not just an historic that are made between January 11, 2010, and the need of its victims have rightly roused the landmark but a symbol of the struggles and March 1, 2010, to be treated as if such con- charitable spirit of the American people. In the courage of people from around the globe who tributions were made in 2009, rather than in midst of such tragedy, however, we look to look to America as the land of possibility. 2010. This will give Americans even more in- stories of hope from the rubble. I would like to In addition to its unique history, Angel Island centive to give to the relief efforts in Haiti. share one of those stories today. is a place of great beauty and breathtaking Madam Speaker, the world witnessed the On January 9, fifteen members of the Trinity views. It is imperative that we as San Francis- vivid devastation of Haiti’s strongest earth- United Methodist Church in Hackettstown, NJ, cans and Americans preserve and enhance quake in more than two centuries on Tuesday, departed for an eight-day missions trip to Port- what Angel Island represents culturally, educa- January 12, 2010 which rocked the very core au-Prince and Bon Regos, Haiti. This missions tionally, recreationally and environmentally for of the Caribbean. With thousands reported team delivered dozens of suitcases filled with present and future generations. dead and thousands more estimated to be medical equipment and personal hygiene f counted in that group, it has been the custom items to orphanages, hospitals, and schools in and the unstipulated duty of the American some of Haiti’s most disadvantaged neighbor- JOB-KILLING AGENDA CONTINUES people to help our fellow world citizens in their hoods. Thankfully, no one on the trip was seri- time of desperation and need! ously injured in the earthquake. In the fol- HON. JOE WILSON I have the honor and privilege to represent lowing days, thanks to the tireless work of the OF SOUTH CAROLINA and serve a city such as Houston, Texas, State Department and the kindness of strang- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which has, time and time again, shown its ers, the entire team was evacuated to the Ba- generosity and caring spirits, to anyone who is Thursday, January 21, 2010 hamas and is now safe at home with their in need. This is why this bill is very significant; families and loved ones. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam notwithstanding our current economic condi- While it was not their intention when they Speaker, sadly the Labor Department said tion, America is STILL doing what it does best, signed up, the members of this team deserve today that claims for unemployment insurance giving much needed aid and hope to whom- to be recognized for their selflessness and rose last week. The unemployment rate is still ever is in need. We are already playing a key service. Their names are: at 10 percent with more seeking jobless bene- role in both security and much-needed funds Rev. Frank L. Fowler III, Leslie Williams- fits each day. When will Congress get the in Haiti. This bill will identify a qualified con- Wexler, Virginia G. Mitchell, Erica L. Pattky, message? tribution as ‘‘a cash contribution made for the Frank Proccaccini, Suzanne P. Buchanan, Me- The job-killing agenda pushed by liberals in relief of victims in areas affected by the earth- lissa J. Deibel, Kim M. Koch, Vicki L. Meuller, 2009 needs to be scrapped. A national take- quake in Haiti on January 12, 2010’’ and will Virginia L. Thorp, Taylor S. Thorp, Danielle S. over of health care and a national energy tax give much needed tax relief to the many com- Chamberlain, Kathryn A. Stiner, Linda C. will only worsen a stagnant economy. The Na- panies and private citizens who have already Callaham, and Carmen M. Courter. tional Federation of Independent Business has given millions of dollars to the relief efforts. I join their family, friends, and parishioners sounded the alarm about how the health care The passage of this bill will cultivate more in a prayer of thanksgiving for their safe re- takeover scheme will kill 1.6 million jobs. donations for the people of Haiti by ‘‘accel- turn. I am especially proud of Erica Pattky and

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:27 Jan 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JA8.001 E21JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E58 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 21, 2010 Taylor Thorp, two teenagers from my district CONGRESSWOMAN JAN MEYERS woman and a respected member of this distin- who were part of this team. Their commitment POST OFFICE BUILDING guished body. I urge my colleagues to join me to service at such a young age is a model for in supporting this legislation. SPEECH OF people of all ages in our community. f In the coming months and years, American HON. TODD TIAHRT CONGRATULATING NICHOLAS churches, non-profits, and relief-aid organiza- OF KANSAS YOUNG, MASSACHUSETTS SU- tions will play a vital role in stabilizing and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR building the Republic of Haiti. I am convinced that Americans will answer the call to ‘‘Love Wednesday, January 20, 2010 thy neighbor,’’ not due to any government Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. RICHARD E. NEAL mandate or social obligation, but because it’s wholeheartedly support the naming of the OF MASSACHUSETTS just what Americans do. In crises both small United States Post Office Building located at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and large, the United States has proven itself 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas, Thursday, January 21, 2010 the most philanthropic and charitable nation in as the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Of- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speak- the world. I thank the members of Trinity fice Building.’’ Congresswoman Meyers rep- er, I rise today to extend my personal con- Methodist for providing such a courageous ex- resented the 3rd District of Kansas in the gratulations to Nicholas Young who was re- ample. United States House of Representatives from cently named superintendent of the year by January 3, 1985 until January 3, 1997. I had the state superintendents’ association. I would f the honor of serving with Mrs. Meyers in the like to express my gratitude for Mr. Young’s 104th Congress, her last two years in Con- hard work, dedication and leadership. HONORING THE LIFE OF REGI- gress. It truly was an honor to learn from her. Mr. Young has served with distinction as the NALD ‘‘JACK’’ HORACE FINNEY, The state of Kansas is a better place for her superintendent for the Hadley Public Schools JR. tireless service. for nine years and continues to be an exem- Born Janice Lenore Crilly on July 20, 1928 plary educational leader. in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mrs. Meyers was raised Nicholas Young is a very active citizen as HON. RALPH M. HALL in Superior, Nebraska. She attended William he serves as president of the state super- Woods College in Missouri and the University OF TEXAS intendents association and has previously of Nebraska, earning an Associate Fine Arts served as president-elect and vice president. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES degree and a B.A. in communications, respec- He is also the acting chairman of the state tively. She then married Louis ‘‘Dutch’’ Meyers Thursday, January 21, 2010 Task Force on Small and Rural School Dis- in 1953, eventually having two children, Val- tricts and a member of the state Professional Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise erie and Philip. Development Committee and the state Legis- today to honor the life and accomplishments Jan Meyers became active in politics in lative Committee. of a man who generously helped shape his 1966 on the campaign of Edward Lawrence We join with Mr. Young’s family, friends, col- state and community. Jack Finney of Green- ‘‘Larry’’ Winn, Jr. for the U.S. House of Rep- leges and students as he is honored next ville, Texas passed away on January 1, 2010, resentatives. She later went on to become a month at the National Conference on Edu- at the age of ninety-three. district co-chairwoman for Senator Bob Dole’s cation in Phoenix, Arizona. first U.S. Senate campaign. Mrs. Meyers went Jack was born to Reginald Horace Finney NICHOLAS YOUNG NAMED MASS. into public service herself as a city council- SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR Sr. and Valma Bracken in Commerce, Texas woman in the city of Overland Park, from (By Diane Lederman) on August 15, 1916. Finney attended Paris 1967–1972. She left the city council in 1972 High School in Paris, Texas. He later grad- The program is part of the American Asso- when she was elected to the State Senate. ciation of School Administrators National uated from Texas A&M in College Station with Congresswoman Meyers then served in the Superintendent of the year awards. a degree in agricultural administration. State Senate until her election to the United In a statement, Thomas Scott, executive Jack founded Finney’s Holsum Bread Com- States House of Representatives in 1984. director of the state association, stated that pany in Greenville shortly after graduation. At Congresswoman Meyers became the Chair- Young ‘‘is an exceptional educational leader. age thirty-six, Jack was appointed to the woman of the House Committee on Small In addition to his many accomplishments in the Hadley Public Schools, he has been an Texas A&M Board of Directors where he re- Business in the 104th Congress, becoming exemplary model for his colleagues through- cruited the famous ‘‘Junction Boys’’ football just the 4th Republican woman to become the out the state, influencing state policy coach Paul ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant. President and CEO chair of a full committee. As a staunch fiscal through active research and providing com- of the Association of Former Students at conservative, she was dedicated to empow- prehensive and cutting-edge professional de- Texas A&M University, Porter Garner, called ering the small business owners of America by velopment programs.’’ Finney a great Aggie and states, ‘‘He was al- introducing legislation to protect their interests Young, who has been superintendent here ways there when Texas A&M needed him.’’ and lower taxes to help them expand. Kansas for nine years, said he was pleased and proud is strong because of our small businesses and to be recognized. Jack was a proud resident of Greenville, He said it was good for the community Congresswoman Meyers made them stronger. stating in a 2006 interview, ‘‘I could’ve left anytime someone is recognized in town—be Greenville when I sold the bakery, but I stayed She believed that government works best it he or a teacher or administrator. here. This is where I was meant to be.’’ He when it facilitates, rather than restricts private ‘‘It highlights the town having a top-notch donated land to the city where a public library business, as I do. school system,’’ he said. and swimming pool now sit. He was also a Congresswoman Meyers did not run for re- Young is president of the state super- election to the 105th Congress in order to intendents association and had previously major contributor to the nearby Texas A&M been president-elect and vice president. University at Commerce and Hunt Memorial spend more time with her family. She said ‘‘There are other things in life I want to do, He is also the chairman of the state Task Hospital District Foundation. Force on Small and Rural School Districts and being a Member of Congress, if you take and a member of the state Professional De- Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Lou the job seriously, simply does not leave time.’’ House Finney. He will be missed by his large velopment Committee and the state Legisla- During her time in Congress, the Congress- tive Committee. family and the grateful citizens of Greenville. woman was fond of saying ‘‘Listen to your In 2008, he was one of 158 educators from Madam Speaker, Jack Finney was my good conscience and your constituents—both. Most across the country selected to participate in friend for many years. I could always rely on of the time they’ll agree.’’ This is truly the best the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellow- Jack to give me his honest opinion about any way to represent your constituents and has ship, spending more than two weeks in that been my goal during my time in this body. country. issue—as well as his support. Jack was the Young and the other state winners will be heart and soul of Greenville, and he will be I would like to thank Jan Meyers for acting honored next month at the National Con- greatly missed. As we adjourn today, let us do as a mentor to me in my freshman year and ference on Education in Phoenix, Ariz. so in memory of this great American, Jack for her dedicated service to Kansas. This leg- The national winner will also be an- Finney. islation is a fitting tribute to an honorable nounced then.

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