E1948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 7, 1997 Once again I would like to congratulate and CELEBRATION OF AUSTRIAN- birthday and congratulate him on reaching this commend the Somerset AMVETS Louis A. AMERICAN DAY milestone. I wish him many more joy-filled Colon Post #72 on their 50th anniversary. I birthdays. with them continued success in all their future HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS f endeavors. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f FAST TRACK IS THE WRONG Tuesday, October 7, 1997 TRACK TRIBUTE TO MARILYN LLOYD Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Austrian-American Day. Presi- dent Clinton and Governors across the Nation HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI HON. BART GORDON proclaimed September 26, 1997, as Austrian- OF ILLINOIS American Day. Three of my constituents, OF TENNESSEE Christian Robin, Maria Groh, and Anna Good- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man, came to Washington, DC, to celebrate Tuesday, October 7, 1997 this important occasion. Tuesday, October 7, 1997 Why is September 26 important to Austrian- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Americans? On September 26, 1945, at the that I have been a consistent and vocal critic recognize the outstanding achievements of meeting of all Federal Provincial Governors, of NAFTA. When Congress voted to expand one of our former colleagues, Marilyn Lloyd, the United States insisted that Austria remain the treaty to Mexico in 1994, I opposed it, and who served in the House from 1975 to 1995. a united nation. Had it not been for the United subsequent events have demonstrated all too On October 10, Ms. Lloyd's 20 years of serv- States, Austria would have been divided be- clearly why NAFTA was a bad deal for the ice to her district will be commemorated at the tween the East and West. American working man and woman. The Unit- This year also marks an important anniver- dedication of the Marilyn Lloyd Environmental ed States has lost more than 400,000 jobs, sary for Austrian-Americans. Fifty years ago, and Life Sciences Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. while the situation of Mexican workers has the United States initiated the Marshall plan. continued to deteriorate. The Marilyn Lloyd Environmental and Life Through this plan, many war-torn European Sciences Complex will comprise most of the nations were able to rebuild after World War Perhaps NAFTA could have been salvaged Environmental Sciences Division's labs and of- II. The Marshall plan enabled these nations to when Congress received it for deliberation 4 fices on the west end of Oak Ridge National fend off the looming Communist threat. years ago. Unfortunately, we had no choice Laboratory [ORNL]. Ms. Lloyd's successor, Austrian-Americans work hard to make their but to vote for it as it was presented to us, Congressman ZACH WAMP, along with various communities a better place to live in by shar- with no opportunity to add amendments or in- officials and dignitaries, will be on hand to ex- ing what they have and helping others in sert clarifications of any kind, because in press their appreciation for her efforts on be- need. In a sense, we can say that our aid in 1992, Congress handed President Bush fast half of ORNL. postwar reconstruction has come full circle. track negotiating authority. There could not be a more fitting tribute to We are now receiving the benefits of the gen- Now President Clinton would like to expand her hard work and dedication to the Oak erosity that our Nation showed to another NAFTA to other nations in the Western Hemi- Ridge community. As a senior member of the country in their time of need. sphere, such as Chile. And, of course, he House Science Committee and chairwoman of Mr. Speaker, many great Austrian-Ameri- again wants fast track authority in dealing with the Subcommittee on Energy, former Rep- cans have contributed to our way of life. I our neighbors. resentative Lloyd was in a unique position to want to take a moment and reflect on some The problem with fast track is not so much assume a watchdog position and ensure that famous Austrian-Americans: Joseph Pulitzer, that the President is using it to negotiate bad Oak Ridge was treated fairly. At a time when Supreme Court Justices Felix Frankfurter and trade deals, although he did, and I believe he many DOE sites are struggling, Oak Ridge Earl Warren, Estee Lauder, Fred Astair, and will again. The overriding concern is that fast has maintained its status as a national leader Arnold Schwarzenegger. These individuals track is yet another voluntary abrogation of in neutron science, cutting-edge technology, have made many contributions to our society. congressional authority to the President. and environmental cleanup. None of this Of course, there are countless other Austrian- Americans who have contributed greatly in the It should be of great concern to my col- would have been possible without Marilyn leagues and all Americans that the people's Lloyd's diligence and commitment to the third areas of literature, science, economics, medi- cine, and entertainment. legislatureÐCongressÐcould again surrender District of Tennessee. Austria and America have an inextricable much of its constitutional prerogatives in shap- In her previous position as a U.S. Congress- bond which has been created not only through ing trade policy. There is no denying that we woman, Ms. Lloyd brought attention to the the Marshall plan but also through those Aus- exist in a global economy, where we should need for fusion energy research and the Iso- trians who have chosen to make the United always strive for free and fair trade. However, tope Production and Distribution Program. Her States their home. Though they may have at a time when world commerce is becoming dedication to her district and the science com- been born and raised in another country, they increasingly complex and the future well-being munity was so deep-rooted, she chose to re- have joined the melting pot that is our country, of American workers is pegged to the way we main the chairwoman of the Energy Sub- making our Nation even stronger by the addi- do business with other countries, Congress is committee even after she had obtained the se- tion of their experiences and hopes and voluntarily handing over its responsibility when niority to chair a subcommittee on the House dreams for America. We must take the time to it comes to shaping the rules by which we Armed Services Committee. learn and appreciate other heritages and cul- have to play. Ms. Lloyd still remains active in the science tures. I would like to commend Austrian-Amer- Over the last 30 years, Congress has given community and in Oak Ridge. She is an ap- icans for making their culture accessible to all up many of its traditional powers to the Presi- pointee to the Secretary of Energy's advisory of us through their many different activities dent, such as sending American troops into board and a member of Lockheed Martin En- throughout the United States. war zones. It is time for Congress to put a ergy Research Corp. board of directors. Her f stop to this trend, and the upcoming fast track vote is the perfect place to turn the tide. community service, church activities, and fam- CONGRATULATIONS TO J. EDWIN ily keep her busy as well. KYLE Even the ardent free traders at the Wall As the first and only woman to be elected Street Journal recently published a poll that to a full term in the U.S. House of Representa- HON. W. J. (BILLY) TAUZIN showed an overwhelming majority of Ameri- tives from Tennessee, Marilyn always was a cans believe that Congress should play a role OF LOUISIANA in the crafting of our Nation's trade agree- trailblazer. I cannot think of anyone more de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving of this tribute than my former col- ments. league and friend, Marilyn Lloyd. Her past and Tuesday, October 7, 1997 It is time for Congress to put a halt to both continued work for the Oak Ridge National Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, J. Edwin Kyle is self-destructive trade agreements and the Lab and the Third District should never be for- celebrating his 80th birthday on October 12, meek surrender of its prerogatives and re- gotten. 1997. I would like to wish him a very happy sponsibilities. October 7, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1949 HONORING SANDOR BRATTSTROM This will be a very well-deserved tribute to McKenzie's son, Boyd M. McKenzie Jr., was a very patriotic woman. at the presentation and also lauded his moth- HON. JERRY WELLER Adele McKenzie is a native of Blount Coun- er's contributions to the county. ty and the daughter of the late India and OF ILLINOIS She has been a leader in many community Thomas Brady. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clubs, including the Sam Houston Memorial She is the great, great, great, great, great Association and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Tuesday, October 7, 1997 granddaughter of the first county judge who McKenzie is the daughter of the late India Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served when Blount was still a territorial coun- Patton Brady and Thomas F. Brady. She is honor the hard work and dedication of a val- ty. the widow of Lt. Cmdr. Boyd M. McKenzie. Mrs. McKenzie is the widow of Lt. Comdr. ued employee, Mr. Sandor Brattstrom, who The couple's daughter, Melinda Bryan, is a Boyd McKenzie, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. has served as congressional liaison to com- Chattanooga police officer. Their son works for Navy. The wife of a career military man is in munities in the 11th District of Illinois since I Delta Airlines in Atlanta. took office in 1995. Sandy has been a faithful many, many ways a veteran herself. She is the mother of Boyd McKenzie, Jr., friend of the people of the 11th District of Illi- f nois. His service on their behalf, particularly who is with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, and the people of Will County, has positively af- Melinda Bryan, a sergeant with the Chat- PERSONAL EXPLANATION fected these communities in innumerable tanooga police department. ways. Mrs. McKenzie has long been active in com- As congressional liaison to Will County, he munity affairs, especially the VFW Auxiliary, HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER has helped me build strong relationships with for which she served two terms as district 2 OF NEW YORK president. local officials and business leaders. His in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stinctive understanding of the needs of these She was president of the Sam Houston communities and his ability to perceive fruitful School PTA and worked for 32 years as a Tuesday, October 7, 1997 Scout leader. She has been a longtime mem- courses of action has served to make me Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- more effective as a community servant. ber of the Blount County Jury Commission, a member of the Disabled American Veterans avoidably detained on Monday, October 6, A very important part of Sandy's work has Auxiliary, the Fort Loudon Association, and the 1997, and thus was unable to vote in favor of been his critical role in the redevelopment of Sam Houston Memorial Association. the Veterans Health Programs Improvement the 23,500 acre Joliet Arsenal property, a Mrs. McKenzie has been best known in re- Act. I know that this bill passed by a very wide project which has attracted national attention cent years as a valuable and devoted member margin and that my vote made no difference as a prototype for the conversion of unneeded of the staff of The Daily Times newspaper. in the outcome, however as one who has con- military facilities to productive civilian use. Adele McKenzie has been and remains sistently supported our veterans and who has Not only did Sandy play a key role in mobi- today as one of the most active and respected joined with many Members to seek additional lizing the diverse 11th District sources of sup- citizens of Blount County. research into gulf war syndrome, I had hoped port needed to ensure passage of the ena- She is loved and admired by thousands. to be on the House floor to cast an affirmative bling redevelopment legislation, the Illinois She has not lived her life on the sidelines, but vote. Land Conservation Act of 1996, but he has instead has done her best to help others. since worked very hard to help begin the proc- This Nation would be a much better place if f ess of implementing the following major provi- we had more people like Adele McKenzie. sions of this landmark act of Congress: I would like to call to the attention of my col- GLENN T. SEABORG—ELEMENTAL The creation of the 19,000-acre Midewin PIONEER leagues and other readers of the RECORD the National Tallgrass PrairieÐthe largest following article about the life of Adele tallgrass prairie in the Nation. The prairie will McKenzie which was published in The Daily HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS be a wonderful natural treasure cherished by Times. Americans for many generations to come. OF CALIFORNIA The development of a 3,000-acre industrial (By Tammy Stanford) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES park utilizing much of the arsenal's infrastruc- Adele McKenzie.Ðveteran government Tuesday, October 7, 1997 ture to eventually provide economic growth news reporter and historianÐwas honored by and thousands of new jobs. the Blount County Commission Monday. Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great The building of a 985-acre national veter- A resolution approved unanimously by the privilege today to pay tribute to one of Ameri- ans' cemeteryÐlarger even than the Arlington group, said McKenzie of The Daily Times has ca'sÐand the world's greatest scientists. Dr. National Cemetery and the second largest in given years of ``exceptional and selfless public Glenn T. Seaborg is currently the university the NationÐto honor the men and women service.'' professor of chemistry at the University of whose courage and sacrifice to America have For more than two decades, McKenzie cov- California, associate director-at-large at the preserved our freedoms. ered the Blount County Court and Commission Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Sandor Brattstrom has been a very impor- for the Times, including its important budget chairman of the Lawrence Hall of Science. He tant contributor to the success of my service committee meetings. has previously served as both chancellor of in the U.S. Congress on behalf of the citizens ``You were an honorary member of the the University of California, Berkeley and as of the 11th District. I am pleased to know that budget committee,'' James Kyker, a commis- chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. in his new position as assistant executive di- sioner for many years and current commission Dr. Seaborg is perhaps best known as the rector of the Joliet Arsenal Development Au- chairman, told McKenzie during the presen- cowinner of the 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry thority, he will continue to serve many of the tation. for his work on the chemistry of the trans- people of Will County and the 11th District. Said Dean Stone, McKenzie's long-time co- uranic elements. He is the codiscoverer of 10 I thank you, Sandy, for all you have accom- worker and executive-editor of the times: transuranic elements, and is the only person plished for me and the people I represent. ``(Adele's) favorite assignments were the to hold a patent on a chemical elementÐboth f Blount County Quarterly Court and the Blount americium and curium. County Commission.'' Today I want to applaud Dr. Seaborg for yet TRIBUTE TO ADELE MCKENZIE County Executive Bill Crisp said officials another honor. The international panel that ap- wanted to acknowledge McKenzie's dedication proves the names of new elements has ap- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. with a resolution. proved the naming of Element 106 as OF TENNESSEE ``We wanted to make sure you understood Seaborgium. This is the first time that an ele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES how much we appreciate and love you.'' Crisp ment has been named for a living person, and told the honoree. is a great tribute to the work that Dr. Seaborg Tuesday, October 7, 1997 McKenzie now writes features and a weekly has accomplished over the last six decades. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, on Veterans cooking column for the newspaper. He is one of a very few Americans for whom Day of this year, a great American and won- Stone noted McKenzie's renown as a local the term ``living legend'' truly applies, and it is derful lady, Adele McKenzie, will be honored historian. Her family has been prominent in my honor today to congratulate Dr. Seaborg at the courthouse in Maryville, TN. the area since Blount was a territorial county. on this magnificent achievement.