June 14, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6315 crossed through a gate near the fence, their contributions to this county, first ciding to participate, each State re- pulled the three soldiers out of their in slavery, and then in freedom. The lo- views the National Assessment con- jeep and fired anti-armor missiles at cation of the memorial and fountain is tent. State participation in the test de- the empty vehicle. The solders were especially significant since slaves were velopment process ensures that the Na- then taken by the terrorists to the once sold from the courthouse steps tional Assessment is a fair representa- Lebanese side of the border. Although and African-Americans were required tion of the material in math, reading the United States has called on Syria to drink from separate water fountains and other subjects that states already to assist in the timely release of these in that very building. believe is important to test. three soldiers, no information has been The monument will list over 150 Clay f given as to their conditions or where- County African-Americans and their MISSOURI BOYS STATE abouts. The International Red Cross contributions to this community dat- has also been requested to intervene by ing back to 1800. Included in the monu- Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, attempting to arrange for a visit with ment’s listing are Vennie and Lulu Saturday, June 16 starts the 62nd ses- the three kidnapped IDF soldiers in Fielder. Mr. and Mrs. Fielder both be- sion of Missouri Boys State. Founded order to ascertain their status. came entrepreneurs, opening Fielder in 1938 by the Missouri American Le- The agony of the families of these Hardware and Box Company in Kansas gion, Missouri Boys State has educated kidnapped Israeli solders is extreme. City, Missouri, and Lulu Fielder’s over 33,000 young men on the basic They have not heard a word regarding Sandwich Shoppe. Mrs. Lulu Fielder is principles of democracy. For more than the fate of their sons who are being now the oldest living African-American 60 years, Missouri Boys State has lived held captive for political ransom. We native resident of Clay County at the up to its motto and has made an ‘‘in- must pledge to do our utmost to bring young age of 102. Mrs. Fielder will take vestment in our State’s greatest re- these soldiers home, for the sake of the first ceremonial drink from the source—the youth of Missouri.’’ peace, decency and humanity. water fountain at tomorrow’s celebra- Boys State was started in 1934 in Illi- f tion. And with that drink, Lulu Fielder nois by Dr. Hays Kennedy and Harold will epitomize the words inscribed on Card, and was designed to teach demo- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT the monument, ‘‘come, drink, all who cratic ideals to America’s youth. The OF 2001 thirst for freedom; the water fountain four founding members of Missouri Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, will no longer separate us as a people.’’ Boys State, Jerry F. Duggan, Harry M. I rise today to speak about hate crimes Congratulations to the Clay County Gambrel, Dr. Truman L. Ingle, and legislation I introduced with Senator Commission, the Clay County African- A.B. Weyer, did not realize that Mis- KENNEDY last month. The Local law American Legacy Consortium, and all souri’s program would develop into one Enforcement Act of 2001 would add new Clay County residents. Thank you for of the most successful and prestigious categories to current hate crimes legis- making me proud to be a Missourian. programs in the country for youth in- lation sending a signal that violence of f volvement. The Missouri Boys State any kind is unacceptable in our soci- program has become one of the most ety. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF revered honors bestowed upon high I want to describe a terrible crime EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS school boys in Missouri. that occurred June 20, 1993 in Everett, Mr. MILLER. Mr. President, in edu- The first session occurred in Fulton, Washington. A gay man was stabbed to cation everyone claims to be for high MO in 1938 with 129 young men. This death by a hitchhiker who allegedly standards. That’s the good news. But a year’s session is expected to draw over told friends he committed the crime lot of folks only want to be measured 1,000 participants including over 100 because he hated homosexuals. Isaiah by their own standards, and they don’t counselors. From that very first ses- Clarence Enault, 24, was charged with have a very good way of knowing sion in 1938 to today, the same message murder and is a suspect in a stabbing whether their standards are high or, rings true—‘‘Democracy depends on assault of another gay man. more importantly, whether they are me!’’ Boys State continues to stress I believe that Government’s first high enough. the important aspects of serving the duty is to defend its citizens, to defend That is why I am for measuring edu- public and one’s community. them against the harms that come out cational progress in America by having The success of Missouri Boys State of hate. The Local Law Enforcement each State use its own standards and continues today. In July of 1999, a high Enhancement Act of 2001 is now a sym- tests and then confirming progress by school student from Columbia, Mis- bol that can become substance. I be- using a high-quality back-up examina- souri, Ryan Rippel, was elected Presi- lieve that by passing this legislation, tion. The National Assessment of Edu- dent of Boys Nation. Boys Nation, we can change hearts and minds as cational Progress is just such an in- sponsored annually by the American well. strument. It will help us get more in- Legion, is a program by which select f formation about achievement in our students from across the nation gain States and provide an independent sec- first-hand experience in how our fed- HONORING CLAY COUNTY LEGACY ond opinion that our student achieve- eral government works through mock MEMORIAL AND FOUNTAIN ment progress is reaching all of our Senate activities. Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, I students and that we are not raising Missouri Boys State has had wide would like to take this opportunity to our scores just by getting a few more of community and public support. Over honor the residents of Clay County, MO our better students to do better. 500 civic organizations and individuals for their vision, harmony, and unity. In the past ten years 49 States have contribute to the success of this pro- At a time when some communities are used the National Assessment in one gram. A memorial trust was estab- engaged in divisive debates regarding form or another. This has not led to a lished in 1982 to ensure the continu- our Nation’s past, Clay County resi- national curriculum and it is not going ation of Missouri Boys State. The Mis- dents have chosen to dedicate a monu- to. On average, more than 40 States souri Boys State Scholarship fund was ment and water fountain on the county have participated in any one year. Last established in 1993 to provide a renew- courthouse lawn honoring the unsung year the State school superintendent able, 4-year college scholarship for the black heroes and heroines who survived or commissioner in 48 States signed up participant that earns the ‘‘Citizen of slavery and helped make Clay County a to participate. the Week’’ honor. And the Martin Lu- successful and thriving community in In the National Assessment’s 30 ther King, Jr. Scholarship program was the heartland. years, never has a State or district ex- established in 1989 to ensure the con- Tomorrow, Friday, June 15, the Clay pressed concern that it was being co- tinued participation of minority stu- County Commission and the Clay erced to teach to the National Assess- dents. County African-American Legacy Con- ment tests. In fact, each test is devel- Missouri Boys State plays an inte- sortium will dedicate the Legacy Me- oped through a national consensus gral role in developing our youth in morial and Fountain honoring Clay process in which State standards and Missouri. Therefore, I ask that my col- County African-American pioneers and assessments are considered. Before de- leagues recognize all that Boys State

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Mr. President, at the and is a vital tool to assess the possible plicate our operational and training close of business yesterday, Wednes- destruction associated with an ap- ranges, Robert Pirie’s leadership has day, June 13, 2001, the Federal debt proaching hurricane. been vital to the readiness and success stood at $5,681,952,015,740.15, Five tril- When Hurricane Andrew tore through of our country’s military forces. lion, six hundred eighty-one billion, Florida in August 1992, weather fore- Secretary Pirie provided exceptional nine hundred fifty-two million, fifteen casters relayed information on the advice, support and guidance to the thousand, seven hundred forty dollars powerful storm to concerned citizens Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of and fifteen cents. using the ratings system. But, Herb the Navy, the Chief of Naval Oper- One year ago, June 13, 2000, the Fed- Saffir was not satisfied to just lend his ations, and the Commandant of the eral debt stood at $5,651,369,000,000, Five name to the efforts to mitigate damage Marine Corps. His keen insight, relent- trillion, six hundred fifty-one billion, from Hurricane Andrew. He also lent a less dedication, and extraordinary tal- three hundred sixty-nine million. hand. Using his vast engineering ent have contributed significantly to Five years ago, June 13, 1996, the Fed- knowledge and experience, Mr. Saffir building and maintaining the world’s eral debt stood at $5,139,482,000,000, Five was integral in the rebuilding of South best-trained, best-equipped, and best- trillion, one hundred thirty-nine bil- Florida. He was recognized for his ef- prepared Navy and Marine Corps. His lion, four hundred eighty-two million. forts with the Florida Engineering So- vision has positively shaped the future Ten years ago, June 13, 1991, the Fed- ciety’s Engineer of the Year Award in readiness and capabilities of the fleet eral debt stood at $3,494,282,000,000, 1994. in ways that will resonate for many Three trillion, four hundred ninety Mr. Saffir work continues to be rec- years. four billion, two hundred eighty-two ognized today. The American Society It is a pleasure to recognize Sec- million. of Civil Engineers recently recognized retary Pirie for his many contributions Fifteen years ago, June 13, 1986, the Mr. Saffir for his research and develop- in a life devoted to our nation’s secu- Federal debt stood at $2,046,290,000,000, ment of wind-damage analysis on rity as he leaves the Department of the Two trillion, forty-six billion, two hun- structures, and for the creation of the Navy. I know my colleagues join me in dred ninety million, which reflects a Saffir-Simpson Scale now used exten- wishing him and his wife Joan much debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, sively by emergency management or- happiness and fair winds and following $3,635,662,015,740.15, Three trillion, six ganizations as far away as Australia. seas as they begin a new chapter in hundred thirty-five billion, six hundred In fact, the National Hurricane Center their lives.∑ sixty-two million, fifteen thousand, described Mr. Saffir as ‘‘a national f seven hundred forty dollars and fifteen treasure.’’ IN HONOR OF BARBARA L. BAILEY cents during the past 15 years. Herb Saffir is a remarkable American ∑ f and a credit to the State of Florida. It Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I brings me great joy to recognize his ac- rise to speak today in memory of Mrs. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS complishments today.∑ Barbara L. Bailey, a great and gracious f lady, the first lady of Connecticut Democratic politics, who passed away TRIBUTE TO HERBERT SAFFIR TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE this past Monday. ∑ Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, today I ROBERT B. PIRIE, JR. As my colleague Senator CLINTON would like to recognize an outstanding ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise said when she introduced Mrs. Bailey Floridian, Mr. Herbert Saffir. Herb today to recognize an outstanding pub- at the White House a few years back, Saffir graduated from the Georgia In- lic servant, Robert B. Pirie, Jr., as he Mrs. Bailey ‘‘has been a stalwart of the stitute of Technology in 1940 with a completes more than 7 years of contin- Democratic Party in Connecticut and bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. uous service within the civilian leader- progressive politics . . . in the coun- He served in the Army during World ship of the Department of the Navy, try.’’ I first met Barbara Bailey when I War II and worked as an engineer with first as Assistant Secretary of the was writing my senior thesis at college federal agencies and private-sector Navy, Installations and Environment, on her husband, John Bailey, former firms in New York, Ohio, Tennessee, then as the Under Secretary of the Democratic National Committee Chair- and Virginia before moving to South Navy, and finally as Acting Secretary man under President Kennedy and leg- Florida in 1947. For the next 12 years he of the Navy. In each capacity, he endary Connecticut political leader. was an assistant county engineer for worked tirelessly to serve America and Mrs. Bailey was an astute political Miami-Dade County. In 1959, he started our Navy and Marine Corps. His time advisor and partner to her husband. his own structural engineering firm, in the Pentagon was the pinnacle of a She was known as a gracious host to Herbert Saffir Consulting Engineers, in public service career spanning fifty politicians at all levels of government. Coral Gables, FL. years. Mrs. Bailey entertained such political Herb Saffir is considered one of the Secretary Pirie is a 1955 Naval Acad- luminaries as President John F. Ken- foremost experts on engineering build- emy graduate, whose achievements as nedy and Vice President Hubert H. ings to resist damage by high winds. a midshipman propelled him to a Humphrey and many, many others. His expertise was so integral in the for- Rhodes Scholarship. He served 20 years After her husband died in 1975 Mrs. mulating of the building codes in on active duty, a military career that Bailey continued to follow Democratic South Florida that he is known as the culminated in command-at-sea aboard politics closely and actively. In fact, a ‘‘father of the Miami building code.’’ a nuclear attack submarine. Secretary few years ago four generations of Bai- Although this is a great achievement, Pirie went on to provide exceptional leys gathered at the White House when Herb Saffir’s accolades go even further. public service as a Deputy Assistant Barbara spoke about the importance of In 1972, Robert Simpson, former Di- Secretary of Defense in the Carter Ad- health care and introduced President rector of the National Hurricane Cen- ministration. Clinton at the White House on Moth- ter had difficulty describing to emer- When he returned to the Department er’s Day. gency management and disaster offi- of the Navy seven and a-half years ago, Mrs. Bailey has also spent her life de- cials what kind of damage to expect his confident leadership and far-reach- voted to public service, especially on from approaching hurricanes. It was ing vision helped the Navy navigate issues concerning women. Just last determined that a scale was needed to through many complex issues. Whether month, the 93-year-old Mrs. Bailey re- give disaster officials an idea of what leading the Department’s efforts to ceived a lifetime achievement award to expect from a storm. Herb Saffir was conduct critical training at the Atlan- from the Ladies Auxiliary of Saint enlisted to work with Simpson on this tic Fleet Weapons Training Facility at Francis Hospital and Medical Center in

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