17828 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 26, 1999 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE has served APWU proudly for 35 years as a ther passing over the skies of Cuba or through GRAND OPENING OF THE national officer in the western region. its territorial waters should be considered a EASTMONT COMPUTING CENTER Mr. Moore was born in Austin, Texas and factor in determining whether a nation is a FOR THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY received has formal education there. While in major drug transiting country that substantially high school, he played football and was a impacts the U.S., there appears to be some HON. BARBARA LEE teammate of Dick (Night-Train) Layne who confusion down at Foggy Bottom. The bill I introduced today, H.R. 2608 along OF CALIFORNIA later played for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Moore graduated from Tillitson College with a B.A. with Chairman BURTON is very simple, ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Degree in Chemistry. dressing this issue of the major transiting na- Monday, July 26, 1999 Mr. Moore served in the U.S. Air Force be- tion list determination under the Foreign As- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize ginning in 1945. After his discharge, he began sistance Act Section 481(e) as relates to the Eastmont Computing Center, located in his employment with the Postal Service in drugs headed for the USA. This bill merely East Oakland, California, on its grand opening. June 1952 and later became active with the clarifies that the term ‘‘through which is trans- This multi-million dollar computing center is a Union in Long Beach, California. ported’’ in fact expressly includes drugs pass- project of The Oakland Citizens Committee for He was the Executive Vice President of the ing through the territorial airspace, land and Urban Renewal (OCCUR), which was estab- Long Beach Local in 1963 and became Exec- water of a country on the way to our nation. lished in Oakland, California in 1954 for the utive Vice President of the California National There should be no need for any more legal resource time on this issue. purpose of raising the quality of life for all of Postal Union in 1964. It will be my intention to move this simple, In 1964, Mr. Moore became the National Oakland’s residents, with the emphasis on non-controversial clarification bill through the Postal Union Regional Representative and serving those in the greatest need of a bal- House International Relations Committee held that position until 1971, while also serving anced delivery of goods, effective public pol- quickly. icy, and services. OCCUR created the as the Long Beach Local President between There should be no further confusion on this Eastmont Computing Center (ECC) to serve 1965 and 1971. In 1971, the American Postal matter, so that the full review of the Cuban il- as a community resource on information tech- Workers Union, AFL–CIO was formed and Mr. licit narcotics situation not be distracted by nologies in order to provide universal com- Moore was the APWU National Representa- endless debate over something as obvious as puter and Internet access and employment fo- tive between 1971 and 1977. His position was drugs passing over the skies of Cuba or being cused training to Oakland citizens. to represent the union at regional level labor- dropped into or moving through Cuban waters The Eastmont Computing Center provides management meetings and resolve disputes on the way to our cities and local commu- cutting-edge information technology training to with the region on both contract interpretation nities. youth and other residents of under-served and employee discipline. Mr. Speaker, I submit the full text of the bill communities. The Center provides a broad In 1977, Mr. Moore was elected Western to clarify this situation. range of unique skills and employment training Regional Coordinator for the entire Western H.R. 2608 programs to youth, senior citizens, and com- Region of APWU, the largest geographic area Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- munity-based organizations. in the United States, representing 13 states resentatives of the United States of America in The Center is one of only three California and Pacific territories. Mr. Moore has been re- Congress assembled, recipients of the highly competitive U.S. De- elected every election since then and is one of SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO FOREIGN ASSIST- partment of Commerce Telecommunications only 12 officers to serve on APWU’s National ANCE ACT OF 1961. and Information Infrastructure Assistance Pro- Executive Board, the highest ranking authority Section 481(e) of the Foreign Assistance of the APWU. Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(e)) is amended by gram grants. Additional funding for the Center adding at the end the following: is provided by a number of government, foun- Mr. Moore has served APWU and its former ‘‘For purposes of paragraph (5)(B), the term dation, corporate and individual donors includ- unions for 35 years with distinction; one of the ‘through which are transported’ includes the ing the Eastmont Town Center, Pacific Gas longest consecutive tenures in labor history. I territorial airspace, land, and water of a and Electric, Chevron, Pacific Bell, The San am proud to salute him for his generous serv- country.’’. Francisco Foundation, Oracle, Hewlett Pack- ice to the union and the people of the western f ard and IBM. region of the United States. I wish to commend the management and f DON’T WRITE OFF RURAL staff of the Eastmont Computing Center for AMERICA their tireless work and for their diligence. It MAJOR DRUG TRANSIT COUNTRY has been through their perseverance that they ACT OF 1999, H.R. 2608 HON. BOB SCHAFFER have garnered the resources necessary to es- OF COLORADO tablish and operate this training facility for the HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefit of all the citizens of Oakland. OF NEW YORK Monday, July 26, 1999 I wish to extend to the Eastmont Computing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, rural America Center, its staff, donors and support volun- Monday, July 26, 1999 is hurting these days and the rest of the coun- teers sincere best wishes for success as they try should take notice. The current period of Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, a front page begin to deliver technology access and em- relative economic prosperity has abandoned story in last Friday’s Miami Herald indicates ployment training services to the citizens of most sectors of the agriculture economy, often Oakland. the Administration has launched a full scale because of deliberate decisions made at the f review of the role of Cuba in the drug trade. White House. It’s a review that along with many others here For example, U.S. trade policy presently fa- HONORING RAYDELL MOORE’S 35 in the Congress we fully welcome. We look vors manufactured products, high tech equip- YEARS AS A POSTAL UNION NA- forward to seeing the Administration’s conclu- ment, and medical supplies in exchange for TIONAL OFFICER sions on Cuba’s links to drug trafficking tar- easy access to American markets for foreign geting the United States. farmers. Nor are trade policies fair for our HON. MAXINE WATERS The Miami Herald also points out that as farmers and ranchers, Mr. Speaker. Foreign OF CALIFORNIA part of the State Department’s review, lawyers growers enjoy far easier access to our mar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are having a hard time sorting out what a kets than we do to theirs. ‘‘major’’ drug transiting nation may be under Westerners tend to be closely tied to agri- Monday, July 26, 1999 federal law, and whether the designation of a culture. That’s why so many of my rural con- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- ‘‘major’’ transit nation should take into account stituents find it hard to believe there are actu- ure to bring to the attention of my colleagues drugs that may just pass over Cuban skies or ally people in Washington, D.C. who harbor the recognition of Mr. Raydell Moore of Long through its territorial waters on the way to the hostility toward them. Beach, California by the American Postal USA. Just last month, Mr. Speaker, after his party Union (APWU), AFL–CIO, as one of their While a common sense interpretation of the voted against several rural issues, the Demo- longest serving national officers. Mr. Moore law should assume that these illicit drugs, ei- cratic Congressional Campaign Committee

VerDate mar 24 2004 14:15 Apr 21, 2004 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR99\E26JY9.000 E26JY9 July 26, 1999 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17829 chairman told reporters Democrats have ‘‘writ- determine otherwise, they would do well to This title requires all such committees ten off the rural areas.’’ The DCCC Chairman check their facts, consider the farmer, and to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Rep. PATRICK KENNEDY (R.I.) later admitted he possibly even say a word of thanks before Digest—designated by the Rules com- shouldn’t have said it. I agree, but he did, and supper. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose in doing so illustrated the disdain with which f of the meetings, when scheduled, and some in Congress view rural America. any cancellations or changes in the Coloradans understand America must count LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION meetings as they occur. on rural areas, not dismiss them. Statistics BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE As an additional procedure along confirm the importance of rural settings. Agri- COIN ACT with the computerization of this infor- culture is still America’s number one employer mation, the Office of the Senate Daily providing more jobs, more business trans- SPEECH OF Digest will prepare this information for actions, more entrepreneurial opportunities, HON. BARON P. HILL printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and more paychecks than any other sector of OF INDIANA the economy. on Monday and Wednesday of each In Colorado alone, agriculture accounts for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES week. over 86,000 jobs, resulting in over $12 billion Monday, July 19, 1999 Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 1999 may be found in the Daily Di- of commerce. Clearly, Mr. Speaker, agriculture Mr. HILL of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I want to gest of today’s RECORD. is integral to our economy and should not be offer my support for H.R. 1033, the Lewis and ignored or ‘‘written off.’’ Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative MEETINGS SCHEDULED Colorado produces an impressive variety of Coin Act. commodities in addition to cattle, wheat, corn, This bill will authorize the Department of the JULY 28 potatoes, sugar beets and dairy products. Treasury to mint 500,000 one-dollar coins to 9:30 a.m. Growers also raise pinto beans, peaches, car- commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis Indian Affairs rots, mushrooms, barley, sunflowers, water- and Clark Expedition. To hold hearings on S. 979, to amend the melon, oats, sorghum, quinoa and wine Mr. Speaker, many people don’t realize it, Indian Self-Determination and Edu- grapes. Our ranchers’ expertise raising cattle, cation Assistance Act to provide for but the expedition of these historic partners sheep, lambs, poultry and hogs, is expanding further self-governance by Indian began at the Falls of the Ohio, in southern In- to include specialty livestock—bison, elk, tribes. diana. emus, ostriches, and fish. SR–485 Agricultural products extend beyond food. In October of 1803, Meriwether Lewis and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions William Clark joined with other explorers at the Business meeting to consider S. Con. Colorado is well-known for its production of Res. 28, urging the Congress and the fresh-cut flowers, sod and turf grass, and hay. Falls of the Ohio to set off on their journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase. The crew de- President to increase funding for the Colorado’s agricultural-based inputs also con- Pell Grant Program and existing Cam- tribute vital components to the manufacturing parted on October 26, 1803, thus marking pus-Based Aid Programs; S. 976, to of soaps, plastics, bandages, x-ray film, lino- Clarksville, Indiana as the actual point of origin amend title V of the Public Health leum, shoes, crayons, paper, shaving cream, for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. From Service Act to focus the authority of tires, and beer. there, the Explorers’ remarkable adventures the Substance Abuse and Mental As consumers, rural Americans provide spanned over 8,000 miles of unknown land. Health Services Administration on markets for goods and services, injecting Mr. Speaker, the residents of southern Indi- community-based services children and ana are proud of this heritage. Currently the adolescents, to enhance flexibility and much-needed capital into the marketplace. accountability, to establish programs Rural purchases of trucks, tractors, houses, three communities of Jeffersonville, Clarksville for youth treatment, and to respond to implements, fuel, computers, and other items and New Albany are working together to build crises, especially those related to chil- have an enormous impact on the economy the Ohio River Greenway—an extensive dren and violence; and S. 632, to pro- providing jobs and income for salespeople, project to revitalize the southern Indiana river- vide assistance for poison prevention waitresses, homebuilders, real estate agents, front. The intended completion date for this and to stabilize the funding of regional feed dealers, mechanics, and bank tellers just project is set for 2003, just in time for these poison control centers, and pending to name a few. three communities to come together in cele- nominations. bration of the 200 year anniversary of the be- SD–430 Still there are other reasons rural America Energy and Natural Resources matters. Colorado boasts over 24,000 farms ginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Business meeting to markup S. 25, to and ranches, accounting for over half of our This bill will help highlight the extraordinary provide Coastal Impact Assistance to state’s 66 million acres. People who live on expedition by Lewis and Clark and will provide State and local governments, to amend the land are the best environmental stewards. support for the National Lewis and Clark Bi- the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Landowners work actively with soil conserva- centennial Council and the National Park Amendments of 1978, the Land and tion districts to protect water resources, man- Service in efforts to plan and organize events Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, age wind erosion, reduce pollution, and control to commemorate the bicentennial of this his- the Urban Park and Recreation Recov- ery Act, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife water runoff. In fact, Colorado’s farmers are toric expedition. Restoration Act (commonly referred to credited with saving an additional 51 million And no commemoration would be complete as the Pittman-Robertson Act) to es- tons of topsoil annually for the past 10 years. without noting southern Indiana’s part in the tablish a fund to meet the outdoor con- They have also seeded 1.9 million acres of Lewis and Clark story. I encourage all Ameri- servation and recreation needs of the private land to permanent grassland under the cans wishing to retrace the steps of the ex- American people; S. 244, to authorize Conservation Reserve Program, thereby pro- plorers or to learn more about the importance the construction of the Lewis and ducing thriving wildlife habitat. of the expedition to our nation, to visit the Clark Rural Water System and to au- Most of all, Mr. Speaker, America’s soul is thorize assistance to the Lewis and Falls of the Ohio and surrounding area. Clark Rural Water System, Inc., a non- found in its rural communities. A nation I am proud that Congress is taking the initia- profit corporation, for the planning and launched by planters and preachers, Amer- tive to promote and support the commemora- construction of the water supply sys- ica’s founding strength was mustered and sus- tion of such a remarkable piece of our Amer- tem; S. 1330, to give the city of Mes- tained by the moral character of rural people. ican history. quite, Nevada, the right to purchase at Their values of hard work, honesty, integrity, fair market value certain parcels of SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS self-reliance and faith in God thrive in abun- public land in the city; and S. 1329, to dance today. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, direct the Secretary of the Interior to It is truly unfortunate anyone finds such at- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, convey certain land to Nye County, Ne- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- vada. tributes offensive. These are the very values SD–366 our country needs if the new Millennium is to tem for a computerized schedule of all Rules and Administration be as prosperous as the present. meetings and hearings of Senate com- To hold oversight hearings on the oper- Clearly, rural America is the bedrock of our mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- ations of the Smithsonian Institution. Republic. Before more of Washington’s elite tees, and committees of conference. SR–301

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