August 4, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1743 abortions in the United States. However, bar- REAUTHORIZATION OF UNDER- for freedom, and the restoration of human dig- riers to information and access hinder this pre- GROUND RAILROAD EDU- nity. As with the National Underground Rail- ventative contraceptive method from reaching CATIONAL AND CULTURAL PRO- road Freedom Center, each of these institu- its full potential. We can and we must do more GRAM tions remind us that even the darkest hours of to protect women’s reproductive health by in- our Nation’s history can ultimately provide the creasing knowledge of emergency contracep- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO tools for change. tion and expanding access to this critical pre- OF CONNECTICUT f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ventative solution. STENNIS CONGRESSIONAL INTERN Friday, August 3, 2007 Madam Speaker, I urge Members to co- PROGRAM Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise in sponsor my bill today. support of H.R. 2707 reauthorizing the activi- HON. BART GORDON ties of the Underground Railroad Educational f OF TENNESSEE and Cultural Program through FY 2012. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Passed in 1998, the original amendment to COMMENDING THE PLACER COUN- the Higher Education Act of 1965 authorized Friday, August 3, 2007 TY WATER AGENCY FOR FIFTY the Secretary of Education, in consultation and YEARS OF VISIONARY SERVICE Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, Speaker, for 5 years now, the John C. Stennis AND STEWARDSHIP to make grants to nonprofit educational organi- Center for Public Service has conducted a zations established to research, display, inter- program for summer interns working in con- pret, and collect artifacts related to the history gressional offices. This 6-week program is de- HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE of the Underground Railroad. signed to enhance their internship experience OF I commend my colleague Representative by giving them an inside view of how Con- KUCINICH for his hard work on this issue and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress really works. It also provides an oppor- this legislation. tunity for them to meet with senior staff and Since its passage, the program’s center- Friday, August 3, 2007 other experts to discuss issues ranging from piece in Cincinnati—the National Underground the influence of the media and lobbyists on Railroad Freedom Center—has become a na- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I rise Congress to Congress’s power of the purse. today to commend the Placer County Water tionally important cultural center and valuable The program is a joint effort of the Stennis education resource center, reaching more than Agency (PCWA) of Auburn, California in cele- Center and a collection of current and former 160,000 school-age children and their teach- senior congressional staff leaders who are bration of 50 years of outstanding public serv- ers who have toured the Freedom Center. The serving as Senior Stennis Fellows. These fel- ice. Founded in 1957 as a result of the com- changing exhibitions as well as the pre- and lows use their experience and expertise to de- mitment of community leaders with an unusual post- visit teaching curriculum have offered sign the program and to participate in each of sense of vision to develop and protect water valuable opportunities for our children to learn the interactive sessions and panel discus- resources within the County, the Agency has from and be inspired by the lessons of the his- sions. maintained the vision to address water re- tory of the Underground Railroad. I am also proud of Amistad America, an ini- Interns are selected for this program based source needs across the 1,500 square miles on their college record, community service of Placer County. tiative based in New Haven, Ct., which has been able to receive funding from the Depart- background, and interest in a career in public PCWA obtained federal and state licenses ment of Education through The Underground service. This year, 29 outstanding interns, and permits and developed its Middle Fork Railroad Educational and Cultural Program. By most of them juniors and seniors in college, American River Project which consists of two bringing together local organization advocates, who are working for Democrats and Repub- main reservoirs, a series of hydroelectric educators, and historians, the Amistad Amer- licans in both personal and committee offices in the House and Senate participated. power plants and 24 miles of tunnels. The ica recognizes and honors the historical and Mr. President, I congratulate the interns for project, which was financed by the sale of educational significance of the Freedom Schooner Amistad Ship. their participation in this valuable program and electricity, today produces approximately one I thank the Stennis Center and the Senior billion kilowatt hours of clean, green electricity In 1839, 53 Africans were illegally kid- napped from Sierra Leone and sold into the Stennis Fellows for providing such a unique annually. transatlantic slave trade. The captives were experience for these interns and for encour- The Agency has assisted water districts, cit- brought to Havana, Cuba, aboard the Por- aging them to consider a future career in pub- ies and acquired and upgraded previously ex- tuguese vessel Tecora, where they were lic service. isting and antiquated water systems in Placer fraudulently classified as native-born Cuban I ask unanimous consent that a list of 2007 Stennis congressional interns and the offices County, enabling it to provide retail and whole- slaves then sold to Spaniards Jose Ruiz and Pedro Montez, who transferred them to the in which they work be printed in the RECORD. sale water to needy areas within the County; Yaser Ali of the University of Florida intern- provided financial assistance to water districts coastal cargo schooner, La Amistad. ing in the Office of Senator Bill Nelson While being transferred from Havana, Cuba, within the County for the conservation and de- Sue Banerjee of Northwestern University in- up the coast in the Amistad, the African cap- velopment of water supplies and facilities; and terning in the Office of Representative tives revolted after 3 days and ordered the Nick Lampson continues to focus on preserving water quality schooner to head east back to their native Af- David Bodner of Virginia Tech University in- and enacting water use efficiencies that en- rica. On the evening of the rebellion, the terning in the Office of Representative sure a safe and reliable water supply for the Amistad was secretly directed back west and Howard Berman region. up the coast of North America, where after 2 Andrew Briggs of Knox College interning in months the Africans were seized and arrested the Office of Senator Herb Kohl PCWA understands its role as an environ- Jeff Burdette of the University of Maryland mental steward to the watersheds of the in New London, Ct. interning in the House Veterans’ Com- The captives were jailed and awaited trial in County and continues to work in good faith mittee New Haven, Ct. The case became historic with federal, state and local community stake- Sarah Coppersmith of Washington Univer- when former President sity interning in the Office of Represent- holders. argued on behalf of the enslaved Africans be- ative Harry Mitchell Madam Speaker, I commend and congratu- fore the U.S. Supreme Court, winning their Sarah Cummings of Bucknell University in- late the Board of Directors, management and freedom. terning in the Office of Representative This summer the Freedom Schooner Phil English employees of the Placer County Water Agen- Dominic Day of Vanderbilt University in- cy for 50 successful years of vision, steward- Amistad, a recreation of the original Amistad embarked from New Haven on its first trans- terning in the Office of Representative ship and dedicated service to the people of Donna Christensen atlantic voyage to celebrate the 200th anniver- Placer County and for working to preserve the Marsha Dixon of the University of Florida sary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave Law School interning in the House Ways County’s rich water resources while also work- trade. and Means Committee ing to provide clean, renewable energy for the The journey is an opportunity to call to pub- Sean Evins of Rhodes College interning in benefit of future generations in Placer County. lic attention the evils of slavery, the struggle the Office of Senator Jim DeMint

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He has collected four Gold Glove awards, interning with the Office of Representa- bered by her comrades as a generous and been selected to seven All-Star teams and tive Ed Perlmutter compassionate individual. Friends and family amassed enough career doubles to rank in the James Holcombe of the University of North will remember and cherish her caring and con- top 10 all-time. But most importantly to Astro Carolina interning in the Office of Sen- tagious smile and sense of humor. Jaime will fans are the team records he set in games ator Elizabeth Dole be dearly missed by her loving daughter, played, runs scored, hits and doubles while Lori Ann Holland of Mississippi State Uni- leading his team to six playoff appearances in versity interning in the Office of Senator Kayla. When we step back and realize the in- Thad Cochran credible service of our men and women in uni- 9 years. Ashley Howell of the University of Southern form, we must always remember Jaime, for Madam Speaker, I am very proud to join California interning in the Office of Rep- she was one of our finest. with Astros fans across the country, baseball resentative The men and women from Wisconsin serv- fans everywhere and my colleagues in the Jason Knecht of Shippensburg University in- ing in Iraq are doing a terrific job under very U.S. House of Representatives to recognize terning in the Office of Representative difficult and dangerous circumstances. They the amazing career and character of Craig Tim Holden are simply the best that our nation has to Biggio. In an era where we just as often see Jenna Kubecka of Texas A&M University in- offer. We will be forever grateful for the sac- our sports icons in the news for the wrong terning in the Office of Representative Nick Lampson rifice made by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime reasons, Texans can be proud to have wit- Jaime Lee of the University of Southern Jaenke. She was a true patriot, serving her nessed one of baseball’s greatest performers California interning in the Office of Rep- country selflessly while giving the Iraqi people on the field and a tremendous example off it. resentative Howard Berman the greatest gift of all, their freedom. She also I will cherish being able to share in the joy of Ashleigh Leitch of the College of St. Bene- gave the American people a great gift, the watching Craig Biggio stretch a couple more dict interning in the Office of Senator chance to live in a safer world. singles into doubles over the last few months Amy Klobuchar As a mother, daughter, and friend, Jaime of his career. It has been a pleasure to watch Kaylan Lytle of the University of Tulsa in- will live on in our hearts as a hero and her him play the game the right way. On behalf of terning in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee legacy will never be forgotten. I pledge to do this Nation, I am honored to recognize Hous- Sara Major of George Washington University all that I can to ensure that Jaime’s life was ton Astro Craig Biggio on his 3,000th hit, a tre- interning in the Office of Representative not lost in vain. mendous career and being a man of tremen- David Obey Perhaps President Franklin Delano Roo- dous character. Daniel Mannion of Notre Dame University sevelt said it best: ‘‘She stands in the unbro- f interning in the Office of Senator Hillary ken line of patriots who have dared to die, that Rodham Clinton freedom might live, and grow, and increase its FILM AND TELEVISION Dan Meehan of the State University of New blessings. Freedom lives, and through it, she EXPENSING LEGISLATION York at Geneseo interning in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Com- lives—in a way that humbles the undertakings mittee of most people.’’ HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY Robyn Meyer of the College of St. Benedict May God bless Jaime, and take her into his OF NEW YORK interning in the Office of Senator Amy care. And may God’s special blessings bring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Klobuchar comfort to Jaime’s family and friends always. Friday, August 3, 2007 Matt Pollard of the University of Exeter f (England) interning in the Senate Budget Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with Committee HONORING CRAIG BIGGIO my colleague from California, Congressman Jasmine Vasquez of the DePaul University , to introduce legislation to Law School interning in the House Ways HON. KEVIN BRADY amend Federal tax law to allow for the imme- and Means Committee diate tax write-off of production expenditures Ben Whitehair of the University of Colorado OF TEXAS interning in the Office of Representative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for domestic film and television productions with aggregate costs under $15 million or $20 Diana DeGette Friday, August 3, 2007 Amber Woodward of the University of Penn- million in those select cases where the pro- sylvania interning in the Office of Rep- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I duction is made in a distressed community. resentative Dennis Moore rise today to recognize the amazing accom- This provision, section 181 of the Internal f plishments and career of Craig Biggio. Over Revenue Code, was first enacted in the Amer- the past 20 years Craig Biggio has become as ican Jobs Creation Act of 2004. It was added HONORING PETTY OFFICER 2ND much a part of life in Southeast Texas as bar- to protect the U.S. television and film industry CLASS JAIME JAENKE becue and high school football. The legacy he that is increasingly filming in foreign locations, leaves on the field is only rivaled by the leg- such as Canada. HON. acy he leaves off of it. He brings the same In so doing, Congress recognized the impor- OF WISCONSIN passion to helping children and the Houston tant contribution our television and film pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community as he does in compiling career duction industries make to sustaining jobs in Friday, August 3, 2007 numbers that will surely land him in the Pro- communities across the country. These pro- Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to fessional Baseball Hall of Fame someday. ductions provide good jobs not just for actors, honor Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Craig Biggio and his wife Patti have made writers, and directors, but also for the local Jaenke of Bay City, WI. Jaime courageously a direct impact on lives of countless Houston carpenters and electricians, the drivers and answered the call to serve her country in its families. By raising millions of dollars and of- equipment operators, the caterers and hotel time of need, and she made the ultimate sac- fering his thoughtful support and leadership to keepers who provide services to these produc- rifice on June 5, 2006 when she was killed by Sunshine Kids he has proven a true role tions. an improvised explosive device that detonated model for the kids in the number seven jer- Adoption of section 181 also represented near her convoy while she was conducting se- seys at Minute Maid Park. Trips to sporting congressional recognition of the fact that this curity operations in the Anbar Province of Iraq. events and the Houston Livestock Show and vital sector faces increasing competition from As a Seabee reservist, Jaime was assigned to Rodeo have provided a moment of joy to fami- foreign production companies whose govern- the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 lies affected by cancer. ments subsidize television and film production. based at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Today, I Craig Biggio would have fit right in with the In 2001, the Commerce Department’s Inter- bear witness that Jaime’s efforts and the ef- baseball immortals, Williams, DiMaggio and national Trade Administration reported that forts of all our service men and women will Gehrig. Biggio has been accepted by Houston made for television production of ‘‘movies of forever be remembered. On Saturday, August as one of their own by playing the game the the week’’ in the U.S. had declined by 33 per- 25, 2007, at the courthouse in Ellsworth, WI, way it should be played. He always played cent since 1995 and that production at foreign a plaque will be dedicated in Jaime’s memory. tough and hard-nosed, but respectful of his locations increased by 55 percent.

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