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HONORING RILEY WALTER with the U.S. Army at Ft. Hood, Texas. After Americans continue to overwhelmingly oppose moving to California, he began training as an closing Gitmo 2-to-1. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH electrician in 1957. Twenty years later he was It is clear President Obama’s policies have OF CALIFORNIA elected business manager of the International made Americans less safe. And according to Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 551 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the polls, the American people know it. where he fought to improve the lives of work- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 ing families, advocating for fair treatment, f Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise good wages, retirement benefits, and health today to commend and congratulate Riley care. Upon his retirement in 1996, IBEW Local IN HONOR OF CASSANDRA LAWRY Walter upon thirteen years of dedicated serv- 551 had over 600 members in six counties. AND THE UNI-CAPITOL WASH- ice to the Board of Directors of the Central Rich was involved with his church and other INGTON INTERNSHIP PRO- Valley Business Incubator. Mr. Walter was civic organizations, including serving a stint on GRAMME recognized by the Central Valley Business In- the Cotati school board to ensure that the cubator annual Holiday Party on Thursday, local kids would get the best possible edu- December 10, 2009. cation. But he is probably best known to a HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE generation as a Little League coach. For 25 Mr. Riley Walter has served the Fresno OF DELAWARE community for almost thirty years. For over years he made sure his young charges played twenty-five years he has specialized in bank- their best and had a good time doing it. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruptcy and reorganization matters, with a par- also coached CYO basketball and cheered his Wednesday, February 3, 2010 ticular concentration on agricultural cases, own children and grandchildren at various business litigation and emerging businesses. sporting events. Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. Walter also volunteers to a number of Rich had a wide circle of friends who appre- in recognition of the Uni-Capitol Washington local organizations, providing his legal exper- ciated his friendly manner, strong character, Internship Programme. This program provides tise. and Irish story telling. In recent years, he took Congressional offices with not only tremen- Mr. Walter is a past president of the Central pleasure in the spirited discussions at Friday dous Australian students and employees, but California Bankruptcy Association and the San morning coffee socials. He particularly enjoyed also wonderful people, and I am pleased to Joaquin Valley Chapter of the Federal Bar As- spending time with his large family and work- have hosted a number of students—including sociation. He is the past director of the Cali- ing on his 10-acre farm in Petaluma where he our most recent student, Cassandra Lawry— fornia Bankruptcy Forum and the California used both his skills as a craftsman and his over the past several years. Receiver’s Forum and is past co-chair of the background as an Iowa farmer. The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Pro- Agribusiness Committee of the Business Law Rich’s first wife Shirley predeceased him in gramme was founded in 1999 to offer students Section of the California State Bar. Mr. Walter 1987. He is survived by his wife Jean, sons from Australia’s top universities the opportunity is a certified Business Bankruptcy specialist, Mitch, Mark, and David; daughters Cyndi, Sue, to learn and appreciate the American political accredited by the American Board of Bank- Bobbi, and Edie; 21 grandchildren; and five system, serve as ambassadors for their coun- ruptcy Certification and a Fellow, American great grandchildren. try and gain valuable academic and profes- College of Bankruptcy, Class XIII. Madam Speaker, Richard Clarey exempli- sional experience. Each year, after competing Mr. Walter is the author of numerous arti- fied what is best in our local communities. He for admission into this highly selective pro- cles on insolvency and bankruptcy. He is fre- truly cared about people and pitched in where gram, these students put their studies on hold quently requested to speak to business, agri- he could to make their lives better. He and come to Washington, D.C. to intern for culture and financial groups. For the past five touched his family, his colleagues, and his eight weeks, largely at their own expense. The years, he has been named a ‘‘Northern Cali- many friends. I will miss him, and I am proud Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme fornia Super Lawyer.’’ Currently, Mr. Walter is to have known him. is not only beneficial for the Australian stu- a member of the Board for the Central Valley f dents, but also for their new co-workers, who Business Incubator, he is active with the Fres- AMERICANS FEEL LESS SAFE are able to gain insight from their unique per- no Business Council and the Lyles Center for spective on political issues. Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as This year, I have the privilege of hosting other civic and legal organizations. HON. LAMAR SMITH Cassandra Lawry. Cass comes to us from Syl- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend OF TEXAS vania in New South Wales and is currently and congratulate Riley Walter for his dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated service to the Central Valley Business completing her bachelor’s degree at Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Incubator and the greater Fresno area. I invite Wollongong University, where she is studying my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Walter Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, re- history and politics. During her time here, many years of continued success. cent polls show that the public is very con- Cass has attended briefings, drafted con- stituent correspondence and assisted my staff f cerned with the Obama administration’s han- dling of national security. with various other administrative duties. IN MEMORY OF RICHARD CLAREY The latest Investor’s Business Daily poll Cass’s work ethic and positive attitude have findings show that Americans believe Presi- made her a great addition to our team. She HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY dent Obama’s policies are soft on terror. The hopes that experience gained from her intern- ship on Capitol Hill will provide valuable OF CALIFORNIA percentage of Americans who feel safe has knowledge that she can use in the completion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES declined significantly—from 82 percent a year ago, to 67 percent this month. of her degree when she returns home. Fol- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Additionally, the Pew Research Center re- lowing graduation, Cass plans on returning to Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise with cently released findings showing terrorism is Washington, D.C. to work on Capitol Hill. sadness today to honor Richard Clarey of the third most important issue to American Once again, I thank and commend Cas- Petaluma, California, who passed away Janu- voters, after jobs and the economy. sandra Lawry for her outstanding service to ary 19, 2010 at the age of 78. Rich was very This is due in part to the mishandling of the my office and this country, as well as the Uni- involved with his family, his work, his union, Christmas Day terrorist attempt. Instead of Capitol Washington Internship Programme for and his community, especially its children. gaining valuable intelligence, Abdulmutallab connecting us with numerous other dedicated Born and raised in rural Iowa, Rich enlisted was given Miranda rights, a move that 61 per- students like her. I look forward to continuing during the Korean Conflict and was stationed cent of Americans disagree with. Additionally, our partnership for many years.

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:11 Feb 04, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03FE8.001 E03FEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 3, 2010 IN RECOGNITION OF THE CON- Instead of waving fees, guaranteeing loans the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department has STRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF and doing cartwheels to make banks lend to taken on a great deal more since its formation. MICHIGAN ON CELEBRATING ITS small businesses, it’s time we cut out the mid- Over the last 75 years, they have raised funds 125TH ANNIVERSARY dle-man. to benefit the fire company as well as the town It’s time we let the SBA lend directly to of Seaford, hosting numerous events and HON. GARY C. PETERS small businesses, so that our local economies fundraisers such as fashion shows, conces- OF MICHIGAN aren’t dependent on the decisions of Wall sion stands, banquets, and annual bake sales, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Street. craft shows and penny parties. And since the We don’t need Wall Street middle-men dedication of the new fire house in 1950, the Wednesday, February 3, 2010 slowing down lending to small businesses and Ladies Auxiliary and the Seaford Volunteer Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today skimming profits at the same time. Fire Department have hosted the Delaware to recognize the Construction Association of By lending 20 billion dollars directly to small Volunteer Firefighter’s Association State Con- Michigan on the occasion of its 125th anniver- businesses, the SBA can provide cost-effec- vention three times. In 2001, the Ladies Auxil- sary. As a Member of Congress, it is both my tive help to struggling communities. iary began a ‘junior’ members program for stu- honor and privilege to recognize this important There’s another way to cut out the middle- dents age 13 and over. Though the Ladies milestone. In the Association’s 125 years of man. Let’s let small business owners lend to Auxiliary has experienced change over the operation it has grown to become both the themselves by passing the GROW America’s years, their goal has always remained the oldest and largest regional construction asso- Small Businesses Act. same—to serve the volunteer firemen and ciation in the United States. f community of Seaford in any way that they This historic occasion is even more impres- can. sive when considering the Association’s mod- PERSONAL EXPLANATION On this 75th anniversary, I would like to rec- est beginnings. The Association was originally ognize the unequaled devotion of the Ladies founded by 21 prominent Detroit-area con- HON. STEVE KAGEN Auxiliary of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Depart- struction industry leaders as the Builders and OF WISCONSIN ment. Since 1935, the women of the Ladies Traders Exchange in 1885. Their vision was to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Auxiliary have volunteered their time, their en- create an organization to provide assistance, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 ergy, and their hearts in support of the information and service to the Michigan con- Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and its struction industry as well as foster opportuni- Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I was de- surrounding community. I commend them for ties for industry growth and development of re- tained in Wisconsin due to weather and their tireless dedication and immeasurable lationships between the Michigan construction missed votes on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. contributions, and I wish them all the best on industry and their clients. Had I been present for votes on that day, I this momentous occasion. That spark of a vision 125 years ago of would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on Rollcall 26, on f what could be has grown into an organization H.R. 4495—To designate the facility of the of over 3400 members, which acts as a critical United States Postal Service located at 100 IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF element in creating, perpetuating, and North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as ANN KILBANE WING strengthening profitability, efficiency and integ- the ‘‘Jim Kolbe Post Office’’; ‘‘yes’’ on Rollcall rity within the Michigan construction industry. 27, on H. Res. 957—Honoring Jimmie John- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH The services that CAM offers to their mem- son, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion; OF OHIO bers now extends to providing leadership and and ‘‘yes’’ on Rollcall 28, on H. Res. 1014— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recognizing and supporting the goals and guidance in such significant issues as eco- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 nomic development, continuing education, ideals of North American Inclusion Month. complete safety training programs and ongo- f Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ing legislative relations and public awareness today in honor and remembrance of Ann IN HONOR OF THE LADIES AUXIL- efforts. Kilbane Wing, beloved wife of the late George IARY OF THE SEAFORD VOLUN- Madam Speaker, in these tough economic C. Wing; and cherished mother, grandmother, TEER FIRE DEPARTMENT times it is the work of organizations such as great-grandmother and friend to many. Mrs. CAM that is critical in helping to shepherd Kilbane Wing’s life centered around her family, their members and our men and women in the HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE faith and her community. construction industry through the perils of eco- OF DELAWARE Mrs. Kilbane Wing was a graduate of St. Jo- nomic instability. The 125th anniversary of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seph Academy. Shortly after WWII, she mar- ried the love of her life, George Wing. To- CAM’s founding is indeed a historic milestone Wednesday, February 3, 2010 for Michigan’s construction industry. I would gether, they raised their son, Patrick J. Wing. again like to offer my heartiest congratulations Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with In 1948, the same year Patrick was born, Mrs. to the executive board for achieving such an great pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute Kilbane Wing became a member of the Fed- impressive milestone and I look forward to to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seaford Volun- erated Democratic Women of Ohio. She was CAM’s continued success in its future endeav- teer Fire Department as they celebrate their a life-long member, and served as President. ors, as well as many many more years of pro- 75th anniversary in the state of Delaware on Mrs. Kilbane Wing also served as member ductive service to the State of Michigan. February 6, 2010. and President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 7th The Ladies Auxiliary was formed on Feb- District. Her involvement in politics, particularly f ruary 18, 1935, after Mrs. William B. Huston in the Democratic Party, extended from Great- GROW AMERICA’S SMALL called a group of firemen’s wives and friends er Cleveland to throughout the State of Ohio, BUSINESSES ACT together with the purpose of forming an orga- where she held several key political positions. nization to support the Seaford Volunteer fire- Mrs. Kilbane Wing was elected as a member HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY men. Originally known as the ‘Seaford Ladies’ of the State Democratic Central Committee, OF RHODE ISLAND Volunteer Auxiliary, the women chose Mrs. representing the 23rd District of Ohio and also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Huston as their first president, with Mrs. Sallie served as a Cuyahoga County Democratic Ex- Robinson, Mrs. Malcolm Orr, Mrs. Norris Tull, ecutive Committee Member and Democratic Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Miss Florence Culver, and Mrs. Charles Mar- Precinct Committeeperson. She also held the Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, last fall, vel supporting the Ladies Auxiliary in other of- role of Parma Heights Democratic Club City after eight years of the previous administration ficer positions. The first years saw the women Leader for more than fifty years. looking the other way while Wall Street and making do with limited means. Without a for- Mrs. Kilbane Wing brought energy, warmth, the big banks gambled, we faced a near col- mal kitchen until 1942, the Ladies Auxiliary integrity and a great sense of humor to all of lapse of our financial system. used Mary and Charlie Marvel’s kitchen to her endeavors. She was a devoted wife and Now, while we pick up the pieces, small prepare coffee and refreshments for fire mother, a passionate volunteer, and a dedi- businesses in Rhode Island and across the scenes. cated employee. For ten years, she worked as country are struggling to find credit. While the main reason for organizing was to the Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer The lifeblood of our economy can’t afford to provide refreshments for the firemen during at St. Ignatius High School. She also worked wait until the banks are ready to lend again. emergency situations, the Ladies Auxiliary of at the IRS for nearly ten years, and worked for

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Madam Speaker, it is with unteer at Holy Family Parish for more than to honor the Lithuanian Independence Day great pride that I rise today to acknowledge sixty years. Commemoration. The celebration was orga- my home state of Delaware for its promotion nized by the Lithuanian American Council of of February as Teen Dating Violence Aware- Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please Chicago and will take place at the Lithuanian join with me to honor and remember Ann ness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM). Center in Chicago, Illinois on February 14, Dating violence amongst adolescents is a Kilbane Wing, whose joyous life, dedication to 2010. serious and sobering matter. In the U.S., one family, faith and community, will always be The Lithuanian American Council has a in three adolescent girls is a victim of physical, cherished. I honor the memory of her hus- proud legacy of action in the Lithuanian Amer- emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating part- band, the late George Wing; and I offer my ican community. Lithuanian Americans have a ner. In fact, females between the ages of 16 deepest condolences to her son, Patrick J.; to presence in Chicago, Illinois lasting more than and 24 are the most vulnerable to intimate her granddaughter, Trini; to her great-grand- a century. Chicago is home to the greatest partner violence, experiencing abuse at almost children, Hayley, Aaron, Chloe and Joseph; concentration of Lithuanian Americans, and I triple the national average; a resonating two- am proud to have so many people of Lithua- and to her extended family members and thirds of teens who experience abuse never nian descent in my district. The organization of many friends. Those who know her will re- tell anyone. These statistics underscore the this event pays due respect to the courageous vital importance of TDVAPM—an opportunity member her love for family, her commitment act of proclaiming a newly independent Lithua- to community, and her warm smile and com- to rededicate ourselves to raising awareness nian state in 1918. Although true independ- and promoting prevention. passionate heart. ence was put on hold until after World War I Combating the serious and often overlooked and the fall of Germany, this single rebellious issue of teen dating violence begins with us. f act paved the way for what has become a free We have the power to educate and empower and democratically governed state. Lithuanian RECOGNIZING SENATOR CAROLYN the young people in our communities and in Americans have reason to celebrate their her- our states. They must be given examples of ALLEN—PLANNED PARENTHOOD itage proudly, and to remember with great healthy relationships. They must be taught AWARD RECIPIENT pride the signing of the Act of Independence that speaking out against physical and emo- of Lithuania on February 16, 1918. tional abuse is crucial and necessary. Their at- I ask you to join me in honoring the Lithua- titudes must be changed away from sup- HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL nian Independence Day Commemoration on porting violence to embracing mutual respect. this important occasion. OF ARIZONA This is our responsibility—as elected officials f and as parents and teachers and mentors— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE HEROES OF THE and these are the goals of TDVAPM. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL In Delaware, the Teen Dating Violence UPON THEIR RETURN FROM Awareness and Prevention Initiative has, since Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise HAITI its inception, been recognized as the full today to applaud the tireless work of Arizona month of February, and this year marks the State Senator Carolyn Allen on behalf of wom- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS first time it will be recognized as such on a na- en’s reproductive rights. This week, Planned OF NEW JERSEY tional level. Since 2006, Delaware schools and Parenthood will honor Senator Allen’s commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organizations have been partnering together for this worthy cause, demonstrating a com- ment to ensuring all Arizona women have the Wednesday, February 3, 2010 right to seek reproductive services. mitment to ending teen dating violence and Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise supporting the victims and survivors among In her 16 years of public service at the Ari- today to honor Cooper University Hospital for us. zona Legislature, Senator Allen has continu- their heroic response to the Haiti Earthquake Delaware’s Teen Dating Violence Aware- ously displayed tenacity in promoting women’s disaster. The staff of Cooper University Hos- ness and Prevention Month Planning Com- rights. Despite facing loud opposition and po- pital has shown incredible compassion for the mittee, along with Child, Inc., the Delaware litical pressure, Senator Allen has never shied victims of the tragedy and for this they de- Coalition against Domestic Violence and the away from separating from party lines to sup- serve great praise. Delaware Victims’ Rights Task Force, work port reproductive freedom. A staunch believer When the 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti diligently to not only raise public awareness, on January 12, Cooper University Hospital did in woman’s right to choose, Senator Allen op- but provide young people with the resources not hesitate to mobilize an 18-member med- they need to receive help and to break the posed legislation that would hinder a woman’s ical relief team. This team of 18 doctors, cycle of violence. Today, I wish to thank and ability to seek these vital services. Again and nurses, and technicians worked at the Haitian- recognize these groups and the many other again, Senator Allen stood up against her Dominican Republic border, providing life-sav- organizations and individuals involved in this party and stood with the women of Arizona. ing care under harrowing circumstances. They initiative. They are proof that prevention is Her unwavering dedication has earned Sen- provided anesthesia, set broken bones, per- possible—through empowerment and edu- ator Allen the respect and admiration of many formed surgery and worked to significantly re- cation. of her peers. duce the local mortality rate. f The team has returned home, but their ef- As the quest for reproductive freedom con- forts continue. Cooper University Hospital is HONORING ANDY KYLE, WWII tinues, Senator Allen’s exhaustive efforts re- making plans to bring two Haitian children to VETERAN mind us of all the dedicated individuals who Camden for surgery. Even now, the hospital is diligently work behind the scenes to promote preparing to send 6,000 sets of canes, crutch- HON. TED POE and protect a woman’s right to choose. I am es, and walkers to Haiti. OF TEXAS humbled to have such a charismatic advocate Madam Speaker, the service of these 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a colleague and a friend. people should not go unrecognized. I want to personally thank them for the humanitarian as- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Madam Speaker, please join me once more sistance they have provided and I am grateful Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, the city in congratulating Senator Carolyn Allen as she Cooper University Hospital has continued their of Liberty in the Second District of Texas is is honored with this well-deserved recognition. long tradition of caring for those in need. proud to honor one of its oldest and bravest

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:11 Feb 04, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03FE8.003 E03FEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 3, 2010 Veterans of WWII. Andy Kyle has lived an ad- obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend venturous life full of courage, honor, and spirit reverent. These principles make good scouts, and congratulate Claude Laval for his years of all throughout his 95 years. In East Texas he and they make good citizens. dedicated service to the Central Valley Busi- is known as an arrowhead collector, donating And that is the greatest legacy of 100 years ness Incubator and business and water lead- the majority of his finds to the Sam Houston of the Scout Law and Oath. As Scouts learn ership in the greater Fresno area. I invite my Regional Library. He and his late wife Kay the Law and Oath, repeat them, adopt the colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Laval were married for nearly 50 years with two principles within them, and live them, they many years of continued success. daughters, Andrea and Libby. learn at the same time how to be good Ameri- f Andy holds a very distinguished wartime cans. The accomplishments of many of our record for his service during WWII. Because citizens drew on the timeless virtues they de- PERSONAL EXPLANATION he was over the age for pilot school he went veloped as Scouts. Such a record of good to the Army Air Corps for mechanic training work deserves another 100 years. I applaud HON. CHRISTOPHER P. CARNEY completing a 21⁄2 and a half year program in the Boy Scouts of America for their excellent OF PENNSYLVANIA only 6 months. Soon thereafter he became the virtues and their success in living them. I com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Crew Chief on a C-47 Dakota transport plane. mend the Penn’s Woods Council for its work Wednesday, February 3, 2010 He served as Crew Chief for 2 years during in central Pennsylvania. I hope they continue Mr. CARNEY. Madam Speaker, on Tues- combat operations in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, to contribute to our country for years to come. day, February 2, I was unable to cast my vote England, and France. f on three suspension bills. As a member of the 50th Troop Carrier HONORING CLAUDE LAVAL III Had I been present, I would like the RECORD Squadron, Andy took on the role of dropping to reflect that I would have voted: paratroopers and supplies into the war zone. ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall Vote 26; ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall Oftentimes this meant carrying flammable gas- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH vote 27; and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote 28. oline. One of Andy’s great feats was flying 55- OF CALIFORNIA f gallon drums of gasoline to the East coast of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Italy to resupply African American pilots. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL AGENT The 50th Troop also participated in the infa- RALPH BLINCOE mous invasion of Normandy on D-Day where Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise his plane dropped fully geared paratroopers to today to congratulate Claude Laval upon his HON. HOWARD COBLE retirement as the Chairman of the Board of Di- the drop zone in France. It was during the OF NORTH CAROLINA rectors for the Central Valley Business Incu- Battle of the Bulge that Andy’s squadron re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived the most hits. Of the 13 planes, 6 were bator. Mr. Laval will be honored on Thursday, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 lost in trying to aid the Allied Forces. It was a December 10, 2009. costly victory for the Allies as well as a per- Mr. Claude Laval was born and raised in Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay sonal loss for Andy who lost his brother-in-law Fresno, California. Upon his graduation from tribute to Special Agent Ralph Blincoe, Deputy JG and his other friend Junior Price. Andy still Fresno High School, he attended and grad- Director, Management and Administration, of carries pictures of the monument erected in uated from Stanford University. After returning the Naval Criminal Investigative Service their honor, showing what a caring and honor- to the Central Valley, Mr. Laval had a calling (NCIS), who will retire from that agency on able soul he is. to help develop the greater Fresno area. Mr. February 27, 2010, after 28 years of highly Madam Speaker, Andy is one of our many Laval established the Claude Laval Corpora- distinguished service. veterans who gave so much to honor our tion over thirty years ago. The company has Mr. Blincoe began his career as a Special country by serving in a time of war. It is be- become a worldwide leader in water tech- Agent in 1982 with the then-named Naval In- cause of his courage and dedication to the nology with a strong reputation for supplying vestigative Service (NIS) after graduating cum United States that we, the Second District of water filtration equipment around the world laude from Guilford College in Greensboro, Texas, honor him today. and leading the company into a range of in- NC. After being selected for and completing f dustrial, commercial and agricultural markets. the first NIS special agent basic class to grad- He currently serves as Chairman of Claude uate from the Federal Law Enforcement Train- THE PRINCIPLES OF THE OATH Laval Corporation, while his daughter, Melinda ing Center’s Criminal Investigator Training AND LAW OF THE BOY SCOUTS Laval, serves as President. Program, Mr. Blincoe assumed his first duty OF AMERICA In addition to his responsibilities with his assignment in San Diego, CA. While there, he own business, Mr. Laval has served as Chair- served on the narcotics squad and, became HON. BILL SHUSTER man of the Board of Directors of the Central dedicated to investigating procurement fraud OF PENNSYLVANIA Valley Business Incubator (CVBI) since incep- matters. Mr. Blincoe was the first NCIS case IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in 1996. The mission of CVBI is to nurture agent to work a Group I undercover fraud op- and develop entrepreneurs through an inte- eration with the FBI code-named ‘‘Sandfish,’’ Wednesday, February 3, 2010 grated network of incubation and business de- which resulted in the conviction of multiple Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise velopment partners providing access to com- contractors and naval personnel for kickbacks today to recognize the principles of the Oath prehensive services aimed at creating sustain- and bribery. In 1986, Mr. Blincoe was short- and Law of the Boy Scouts of America. This able high growth ventures. Under Mr. Laval’s toured from his assignment in Hawaii and year marks the Centennial Celebration of the leadership, CVBI has created over two thou- transferred to the first of three NCIS Head- founding of the Boy Scouts of America. On sand five hundred jobs, raised millions of dol- quarters tours to become the co-case agent February 8th, 2010 the Penn’s Woods Council lars in start-up capital and hundreds of stu- on Operation Iron Eagle, a massive effort fo- will be promoting ‘‘The Rededication to the dents have completed various entrepreneur cused upon corruption and irregularities com- Principles of the Scout Oath and Law Cere- training programs offered by the organization. mitted by members of Seal Team 6, resulting mony’’ at the County Courthouses in Penn- In March 2007, the Claude Laval Water and in numerous indictments and convictions of ci- sylvania’s Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Somerset, Energy Technology (WET) Incubator was es- vilians and military members including famed and Indiana Counties. tablished under the CVBI umbrella. The WET Navy Seal Richard Marcinko. For his efforts, The Oath and Law of the Boy Scouts bind Incubator was designed to establish the Cen- Mr. Blincoe received a Navy Special Act the 55 million alumni of the organization at all tral Valley as a world wide leader in water and Award and the Department of Defense Inspec- levels of participation. Among these alumni: energy innovation. With almost three years tor General’s Award for Investigative Excel- lawyers, doctors, industrialists, educators, into the project, the WET Incubator houses lence. labor leaders, military leaders, astronauts, and five on-site members and has been very suc- Following Supervisory Special Agent tours Presidents of the United States. The principles cessful in its endeavors. Finally, Mr. Laval is at NCISRA Washington, D.C., and Jackson- of the Oath and Law propelled them to the also serving as the Chair of the International ville, FL, Mr. Blincoe was reassigned as the tops of their professions, and in some cases Center for Water Technology (ICWT). ICWT Supervisory Special Agent at Rota, Spain. Mr. to the stars. The Oath expects Scouts to be was established to provide education and re- Blincoe believes his three years in Spain were patriotic, obedient, generous, and upstanding. search to assist in developing innovative solu- amongst the best of his life due to the excel- Indeed, the law requires them to be: trust- tions and technologies to improve water use lent staff, great work, and close working rela- worthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, efficiency. tionships he developed with the Spanish law

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:11 Feb 04, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03FE8.008 E03FEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 3, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E143 enforcement and intelligence agencies. It was to do, but that very few of us will ever accom- Haiti. Our brothers and sisters from the island also in Spain where Mr. Blincoe led a dedi- plish; she celebrated her 105th birthday. nation of Haiti are facing an unimaginable cated team of NCIS personnel whom were Nina Humphries was born February 1st, human catastrophe as the country works to re- credited with saving the lives of two naval offi- 1905 in Ontario, Canada. She originally came cover from the magnitude-7 earthquake that cers. As a result, Mr. Blincoe was awarded the to the United States to attend nursing school struck on January 12, 2010, the largest re- Navy Superior Civilian Service Medal. In 1995, in Buffalo, New York. corded in Haiti in over a century. By providing Mr. Blincoe moved to Naples, Italy and served Widowed by her late husbands George critical services ranging from emergency med- as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge. Clayton and Ed Humphries, Nina cherishes ical care and food distribution to helping main- In 1997 Mr. Blincoe was transferred back to the time she spends with her family. She has tain security, these men and women represent NCIS Headquarters and then in 1999 was ap- two children, Anita and Robert, six grand chil- the best of the humanitarian character and pointed the Deputy Assistant Director for dren, and four great grand children. make us all proud. Criminal Investigations. It was during this time Madam Speaker, on February 5th, the city It is prudent, then, that we match their brav- period that he was selected to be the Navy’s of Zephyrhills will honor Nina’s life achieve- ery and selflessness in the epicenter of the lead for the removal of hundreds of protestors ments. I ask you to join me today in honoring disaster with a compassionate, multi-pronged from the Navy’s bombing range at Vieques Is- her on the floor of this House. May we all response. President Obama quickly brought land, Puerto Rico. This highly emotional crisis have the good fortune to live as long as she. the focus of the relevant federal agencies onto received daily international media attention, in- f Haiti, and Congress has acted swiftly to en- volved multiple federal agencies, and briefings courage the American people to contribute to to the senior-most levels of government. The TRIBUTE TO RALPH ‘‘BUZZ’’ COHO, the effort by passing H.R. 4462, which would removal plan was flawlessly executed and Mr. OUTSTANDING ROTARIAN allow taxpayers to deduct charitable cash do- Blincoe received the Navy’s Meritorious Civil- nations for the relief of victims of this tragic ian Service Medal for his efforts. HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS event on their 2009 income tax returns. After tours as the Special Agent in Charge OF PENNSYLVANIA at NCISFO Washington and as the Assistant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Further, I recognize that the Government of Director for Administration, Mr. Blincoe was Haiti cannot afford to invest in humanitarian Wednesday, February 3, 2010 selected to be the first NCIS Executive Assist- relief, reconstruction, and development efforts, ant Director for Combating Terrorism following Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, this week I will while continuing to make payments on debts the tragic events of 9/11. It was during this be proud to attend a dinner honoring an out- owed to multilateral financial institutions like time period that Mr. Blincoe was promoted to standing member of our community in the 16th the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the the Senior Executive Service and has noted District of Pennsylvania, Ralph ‘‘Buzz’’ Coho. World Bank, and the Inter-American Develop- that he is particularly proud of the develop- Born on the Fourth of July, Ralph likes to be ment Bank. Even before the earthquake, debt ment of the counterterrorism strategies he and known as a genuine Yankee Doodle Dandy service payments to these institutions were a his team put together shortly after 9/11, many who loves his community and his country. tremendous burden that interfered with the of which still endure today. Following his 2004 He served his country with honorable serv- ability of the Government of Haiti to meet the to 2006 assignment as the Executive Assistant ice in the United States military and served his needs of its people. For this reason, I have Director for Atlantic Operations in Norfolk, VA, community as an honest businessman. long been a supporter of efforts to cancel Hai- Mr. Blincoe returned to Washington for the Ralph is known as ‘‘Mr. Rotary’’ around Lan- ti’s debts owed to these multilateral financial final time when he was selected by Former caster County and has been an outstanding institutions, and I have reiterated my call for NCIS Director Thomas Betro to be the Deputy ambassador for the organization since 1934 debt cancellation in the wake of the earth- Director for Operations, a position he held dur- when he first joined the Lancaster club at the quake. In addition, many of my colleagues and ing one of the most demanding operational age of nineteen. I have joined the effort to extend temporary tempos in the agency’s history. Some high- Twenty years later he formed the Lancaster protected status to Haitian nationals who are lights of that time period include the Haditha/ Northeast Rotary Club. currently in the U.S. so that they can assist Hamdania investigation, the Chi-Mak and Ariel In his time with Rotary International, he has their fellow countrymen and women through Weinmann espionage investigations, and the championed the formation of 11 clubs in Dis- remittances and other support. trict 7390. rebuilding of the NCIS economic crimes and The effect of the earthquake on Haiti is re- In 2004, he was awarded the District 7390 proactive criminal operations programs. In flected not only in the thousands of buildings Lifetime Achievement Award. 2008, Mr. Blincoe moved to the Management destroyed, but more accurately in the cost of In both his business and his personal affairs and Administration position and focused much human lives and families devastated. Accord- he has faithfully honored the Rotary Four-way of his time in the areas of leadership develop- ing to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? ment, increasing diversity, the upcoming Ki-moon, ‘‘[o]f Haiti’s 9 million people, initial Will it build good will and better friendships? BRAC moves to Quantico and Fort Meade, reports suggest roughly a third may be af- And, will it be beneficial to all concerned? and improving the expeditionary communica- fected by the disaster.’’ The international hu- He is still very active with Rotary Inter- tions capability of NCIS. manitarian and security response has already national and three clubs in his district are hon- In retirement, Mr. Blincoe intends to initially provided much needed shelter, food, and oring him with an honorary flagpole in front of volunteer his time and energy to various chari- medical support. As these initial efforts unfold, the new Manheim Township library. table causes in the greater Washington, D.C., the need expands into maintaining security, A flag flown over the United States Capitol area and then explore employment opportuni- reestablishing the democratically elected gov- will wave in honor of Ralph ‘‘Buzz’’ Coho. ties in the private sector. Madam Speaker, I ernment, and providing sustainable services to I am pleased to honor this upstanding and would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. the people of Haiti. To help fulfill this need, I outstanding member of our community and Blincoe for his 28 years of outstanding public am a proud cosponsor of the Next Steps for thank him for his decades of exemplifying the service and to wish him fair winds and fol- Haiti Act (H.R. 417). Introduced by my dear Rotary motto, ‘‘service above self.’’ lowing seas as he begins the next chapter of friend Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, H.R. his life. f 417 would support the capacity building efforts f ASSISTANCE TO HAITI by the Haitian government and civil society, RECOGNIZING NINA HUMPHRIES supporting President Obama’s commitment to OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA support the people of Haiti in their efforts to HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA not only recover from this human catastrophe OF CALIFORNIA but also to hold on to and work hard toward HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their vision of a strong economy and democ- OF FLORIDA Wednesday, February 3, 2010 racy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today Once again, Madam Speaker, I join my col- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 to commend the compassionate work of the leagues in expressing my condolences to the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. tens of thousands members of the U.S. armed victims’ families, both here at home and on Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Nina forces, federal agencies, NGOs, international the island, and encourage all Americans to Humphries of Zephyrhills, FL. On February 1, organizations, and volunteers on the ground help in Haiti’s rescue, recovery and empower- 2010, Nina did something that all of us strive providing direct assistance to the people of ment.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:11 Feb 04, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03FE8.010 E03FEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 3, 2010 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Notwithstanding the bigotry and racism that After hearing for years from farmers, rural he faced in his attempts to defend his country, electric cooperative members, and others HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM Lee Archer became an imperturbable force in about their fear of the EPA in this area, I OF FLORIDA the U.S. Military. Archer and his comrades voted in 2009 for legislation that would, among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proved that African Americans, too, possess other things, prevent EPA from regulating an extraordinary capacity to provide exemplary greenhouse gas emissions on farms and else- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 service to our Nation. Although he was not al- where and would instead create a market Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, on Tues- ways able to take advantage of the principles based trading system, called cap and trade, day, January 26, 2010, I was not present for of freedom and equality upon which this Na- designed to cap these emissions over time. 3 recorded votes. I would have voted the fol- tion was founded, he assiduously defended The legislation that passed in the House, lowing way: roll No. 17—‘‘yea’’; roll No. 18— these principles, and invariably impacted the H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and ‘‘yea’’; roll No. 19—‘‘yea’’. future of our country. Security Act, would also promote homegrown, f f clean burning renewable fuels by eliminating regulatory requirements at EPA that unfairly PAYING TRIBUTE TO TRAIL- PERSONAL EXPLANATION restrict renewable energy production in rural BLAZING TUSKEGEE AIRMAN America. In particular, it would temporarily LEE ARCHER HON. JOHN B. LARSON stop the EPA from holding U.S. producers re- OF CONNECTICUT sponsible for land use changes in other coun- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tries, expand the definition of what qualifies as OF NEW YORK renewable biomass, and include a program to Wednesday, February 3, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help fund the installation of blender pumps Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam Wednesday, February 3, 2010 that will help make clean-burning renewable Speaker, on February 2, 2010, I missed roll- fuels more readily available in America. These Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today call votes 26, 27, and 28. Had I been present, provisions are valuable for rural America, to recognize and celebrate the legacy of Lee I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on all. which is why it was important to keep this bill Archer, who—despite facing a host of racial f moving forward and not to let it die in the injustices—tirelessly defended our Nation as a House. member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Afri- CONGRESS SHOULD GET A BETTER I realize H.R. 2454 contained other con- can American unit of the U.S. Army Air Corps. HANDLE ON THE EPA troversial provisions, some of which I did not Archer died last Wednesday in New York City support. That is why I pledged at the time to at the age of 90. HON. IKE SKELTON work with my colleagues to refine the bill or to The Harlem-raised Airman is credited with OF MISSOURI oppose it during final deliberations if that was defeating four-and-a-half enemy aircrafts. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not possible. has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Wednesday, February 3, 2010 In particular, I was skeptical of the so-called Cross, the Air Medal with 18 Clusters, the cap and trade system envisioned under H.R. Presidential Unit Citation, and a host of other Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, in 2007, 2454. I have met with Fourth District residents accolades honoring his service to this country. the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Massachu- about cap and trade since the vote and am Most recently, Archer and his fellow Tuskegee setts v. EPA that the U.S. Environmental Pro- more convinced than ever there is little sup- Airmen were conferred the Congressional tection Agency, or EPA, had authority under port for it in my district. In fact, many rural Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas Missourians are downright fearful of the unin- Congress. emissions. Since that time, EPA has been put- tended consequences associated with cap and Before Archer retired from the military in ting in place a framework to do just that. trade. 1970, he flew 169 combat missions—three I do not agree with the Supreme Court. This year, Congress must set aside cap and times the typical number for white pilots—and Congress never explicitly granted EPA the au- trade and instead piece together a scaled attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. Ar- thority to regulate greenhouse gases, like car- back, bipartisan energy bill that gets a better cher’s deftness at piloting was incontestable; bon dioxide, under the Clean Air Act. That law handle on EPA; strengthens America’s renew- nonetheless, enlisting in the Army Air Corps was enacted years ago and was meant to able fuels policies for ethanol, biodiesel, and proved to be no easy feat for him. In 1941, he eliminate lead in the air and to reduce smog. biomass; encourages responsible domestic was rejected from pilot training on the sole Because of the Supreme Court’s ruling, the exploration of oil and natural gas; expands basis of his race. Originally deemed too intel- EPA has put in motion the process of writing clean nuclear energy; ensures America’s pro- lectually inept to fly a plane, Blacks were not complex rules to regulate emissions from both pane industry, which is vital to rural America, allowed to join the Army Air Corps until the mobile and stationary sources in the United remains a key priority; imposes a reasonable 1940 appointment of Col. Benjamin O. Davis, States—meaning both from automobiles, mo- renewable electricity standard, with close con- Sr., as the Army’s first Black brigadier general. bile, and from factories, farms, and power sultation with utilities, that requires use of re- Archer graduated from pilot training in 1943 plants, stationary. newable fuels in addition to coal and natural and joined the all-Black Tuskegee Airmen. I have serious concerns with the powers gas; and invests in clean energy research and The experiences of Archer’s father, a World given to the EPA by the 2007 Supreme Court development that will benefit colleges and uni- War I veteran, taught Archer that willingness ruling, and many people in Missouri’s Fourth versities, non-profits, and businesses and to lay down one’s life for his country does not Congressional District share my view, particu- allow the United States to become a leader in necessarily assuage the racism that he faces. larly relating to possibly costly regulations of renewable energy jobs. In a 2008 interview with the Journal News, Ar- stationary emitters. Right now, it appears that even a scaled cher stated of his father: ‘‘he came home from In recent years, Congress has been working back energy bill is on shaky ground in the World War I and nothing had changed despite to get a better handle on EPA and to create Senate. While Senator JEFF BINGAMAN, a the fact that he fought his butt off for our a different approach to confronting global cli- Democrat from New Mexico, and Senator LISA country.’’ mate change, an issue that many scientists MURKOWSKI, a Republican from Alaska, have Lee Archer’s devotion to breaking barriers and national security experts have concluded passed a bipartisan bill out of the Senate En- extended far beyond his experiences in the could be a real threat to America’s long-term ergy and Natural Resources Committee, more U.S. Military. After retiring from the military in domestic and international interests. recent attention has focused on a bill intro- 1970, the New York University-educated Ar- In most cases, the discussion in Congress duced by Senator BARBARA BOXER of Cali- cher was named Corporate Vice President of and throughout the country regarding the need fornia and passed out of the Senate Environ- one of America’s most successful companies, for action to slow climate change has been ment and Public Works Committee. The more General Foods, thereby making Archer one of very non-partisan, with Republicans, Demo- liberal tone of the Boxer legislation has, frank- the first Black executives of a major American crats, and Independents agreeing that some ly, alienated conservative Democrats, such as corporation. In 1987, his legacy was broad- sort of shift in energy policy should occur. I. ened when he founded Archer Asset Manage- There has been tremendous debate, however, Legislative stalemate combined with aggres- ment, a venture capital firm. Archer’s suc- regarding just how best to gain better over- sive actions by EPA to regulate greenhouse cesses as an entrepreneur, executive, and sight of EPA while reducing potentially harmful gas emissions without explicit authority from serviceman are unparalleled. emissions. Congress make more urgent Congress’ need

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Constitution is Congress given the power to On February 2, 2010, I introduced H.R. Ambassador Zhou has also been a strong force Americans to purchase a good or serv- 4572, a bill to prohibit EPA from regulating advocate for deeper United States-China eco- ice or enter into a contract—which these bills greenhouse gas emissions under the authority nomic relations, helping Chinese companies to would do. of the Clean Air Act. My bill would also stop increase their investments in the United States By forcing Americans to purchase govern- EPA from holding U.S. producers and renew- and demonstrating to Americans the opportu- ment approved health insurance, the Adminis- able fuels industries responsible for land use nities presented by markets in China. Ambas- tration and the Democrat majority are essen- changes in other countries and would expand sador Zhou has personally visited nearly every tially saying that you don’t have a right to the definition of what qualifies as renewable state in the United States to meet with Amer- choose what health insurance plan is best for biomass under U.S. energy law. ican businesses and workers to promote bilat- you, your family or your business—I strongly Congressman COLLIN C. PETERSON, the eral economic relations. disagree. Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Through frequent and productive commu- There are better ways to bring health insur- and Congresswoman JO ANN EMERSON, R– nications with the United States Congress and ance to the uninsured. There are incentives Missouri, joined me as original cosponsors of by strengthening the United States-China that Congress could pass right now with bipar- H.R. 4572. This legislation will send a clear Interparliamentary Exchange, Ambassador tisan support—such as allowing individuals to message that many of us in Congress are just Zhou has helped foster mutual understanding purchase insurance across state lines to re- plain concerned about what EPA is trying to and respect between the two governments. duce cost, and offering tax deductions for indi- do under the authority of the Clean Air Act Ambassador Zhou has also helped to inform viduals and families who are uninsured—that and are ready to do something about it. America’s understanding of China by over- would make purchasing insurance easier and I am very hopeful that H.R. 4572 will be- seeing numerous educational and cultural cheaper for all Americans. Unfortunately, the come law or will be included in any sort of events during his time as Ambassador and, House and Senate passed healthcare bills co- scaled back energy bill that could conceivably during his tenure, there has been a dramatic erce and compel individuals to purchase insur- be drafted this year. In my view, enacting increase in people-to-people exchanges as ance with tax penalties and possible prison common sense, bipartisan energy legislation, more United States citizens travel to China terms. like the bill I have introduced, will help build and more Chinese citizens visit the United f consensus among the American people and States. Congress on energy and environmental policy For these and many other reasons, I pay PERSONAL EXPLANATION issues and would allow for the United States special tribute to Ambassador Zhou and com- to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over mend him for his leadership and tireless ef- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT time. forts in promoting goodwill between our gov- OF SOUTH CAROLINA f ernments and people. I offer Ambassador IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zhou and his dear wife, Madame Xie, my sin- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 HONORING THE SERVICE OF HIS cere best wishes as they return to their home EXCELLENCY ZHOU WENZHONG, in China. They will be greatly missed. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY f Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE recorded votes on the House floor on PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA H. RES. 1023 Wednesday, January 27, 2010. TO THE UNITED STATES I.would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll call vote No. HON. JOHN SULLIVAN 20 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1038, which pro- HON. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA OF OKLAHOMA vides for consideration of H.R. 3726 and H.R. OF AMERICAN SAMOA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4474), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 21 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 3, 2010 1024), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 22 (on pas- Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to sage of H.R. 4474), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I state for the record that today I introduced H. 23 (on passage of H.R. 3726), ‘‘aye’’ on roll- rise today to honor the service of my good Res. 1023, challenging the constitutionality of call vote No. 24 (on motion to suspend the friend, His Excellency Zhou Wenzhong, Am- the House and Senate passed health care rules and agree to H.R. 4508), ‘‘aye’’ on roll- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of bills with respect to the individual mandate re- call vote No. 25 (on motion to suspend the the People’s Republic of China to the United quiring American citizens to purchase govern- rules and agree to H. Res. 1020). States. Ambassador Zhou is completing his ment approved health insurance. My resolu- f term as Ambassador to the United States after tion also demands the removal of the indi- more than five years of service. vidual health insurance mandate from any final HONORING REZA ASSEMI During his long and distinguished career healthcare reform bill that Congress considers. working for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H. Res. 1023 builds off the efforts of at least HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Ambassador Zhou has been deeply involved 36 state legislatures, including Oklahoma, that OF CALIFORNIA in building United States-China relations serv- are looking to limit or oppose health mandates IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing as Attache´ and then Third Secretary of the in the House and Senate passed health care Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to reform bills that would require purchase of Wednesday, February 3, 2010 the United States from 1978 to 1983, Deputy government approved health insurance. These Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Consul General in San Francisco from 1987 to state actions are in direct opposition to the today to commend and congratulate Reza 1990, Deputy Director General of the Depart- draconian national health care reform meas- Assemi upon being awarded with the ‘‘You ment of North American and Oceanian Affairs ures that are currently under consideration by Get It Award’’ by the Greater Fresno Area from 1993 to 1994, Consul General in Los An- the House and Senate. Chamber of Commerce and Image Fresno Co- geles from 1994 to 1995, Minister of the Em- Throughout the healthcare debate, the Ad- alition. Mr. Assemi will be honored on bassy of the People’s Republic of China to the ministration and this Congress have largely ig- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Fresno, United States from 1995 to 1998, Assistant nored the most fundamental question of all— California. Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2001 to 2003, whether or not the Federal Government is Mr. Reza Assemi was raised in Fresno, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to overstepping its constitutional bounds by tak- California. He attended Bullard High School 2005 and, most recently, Ambassador Extraor- ing over our healthcare system. Even back in and California State University, Fresno where dinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Re- 1994, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget he earned a Bachelors degree in Philosophy. public to the United States from 2005 to 2010. Office, CBO, wrote that it would be an unprec- After college, he resided in both San Fran- Ambassador Zhou has effectively rep- edented form of Federal action for Congress cisco and Los Angeles seeking a viable art resented his country with honor by ensuring to mandate that all individuals are required to community where he could live and work. In

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The Pearl Building now serves Tuesday, February 2, 2010 cut worth 15 percent of the cost of a new job. as a place for artists to live, work and show Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Small businesses would receive an additional their work to the public. It also has a commu- strongly support H. Res. 1022, a resolution 5%, allowing them to deduct 20% of their in- nity space with plenty of room to bring in honoring the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers creased payroll costs. The tax cut would be guest artists and show their work without and congratulating the United Sates Navy for structured based on a firm’s quarterly payroll opening the doors to private living spaces. naming a supply ship after him. increase over the previous year, meaning Shortly after developing the Pearl Building, I would like to thank my colleague, HENRY companies would also have an incentive to Mr. Assemi took on a redevelopment project C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, for introducing this sig- expand part-time workers to full-time, or elimi- for the Vagabond Motel, also located in down- nificant piece of legislation. nate salary cuts instituted during the downturn. town Fresno. The building is about a block On October 9, 2009, the United States Navy This would also provide protection against away from the Pearl Building, making the site announced that the Lewis and Clark dry cargo fraud by preventing employers from firing and perfect for creating a community and helping and ammunition ship would be named. United re-hiring employees to claim the tax cut. The the area grow. This is also a mixed use States Navy Ship Medgar Evers. legislation would also contain additional pro- project; the site also serves as a commercial The U.S. Navy’s dedication to Medgar Evers tections against abuse by including a limit on space, affordable housing, and artist spaces at recognizes the slain civil rights pioneer who the tax cut claimed by any one firm to market rate rent. Since then, Mr. Assemi has led efforts to secure the right to vote for all Af- $500,000 and excluding mergers or acquisi- completed one project after another. rican-Americans and to integrate public facili- tions where no new jobs are actually created. ties, schools, and restaurants. In his State of the Union Address, President In the ten years since moving back to Fres- Medgar Evers rose to prominence in the Obama stressed the importance of creating no, Mr. Assemi has brought nearly two hun- civil rights movement in his home state of Mis- jobs. I cannot think of a more important action dred residential units to downtown Fresno. His sissippi. He discovered his passion for activ- we can take as a Congress than creating in- most recent project, the Iron Bird Lofts, was ism while working for the Regional Council of centives for businesses to grow their job force. completed December 1, 2009. He has already Negro Leadership, which he began in 1951 I urge my colleagues to support this important began looking to his next project, restoring a upon graduating from Alcorn University. legislation. historic downtown Fresno building to create Appointed Mississippi’s first field secretary f twenty-three residential lofts. His vision for es- for the National Association for the Advance- tablishing a viable, economically stable neigh- COMMEMORATING 65TH ANNIVER- ment of Colored People (NAACP), Evers es- borhood and thriving arts community has SARY OF THE LIBERATION OF tablished local chapters of the NAACP made Mr. Assemi a pioneer in the downtown AUSCHWITZ throughout the Delta region. development of Fresno. As an NAACP worker, Medgar Evers fought SPEECH OF Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend against segregation and Jim Crow laws by or- and congratulate Reza Assemi for his tremen- ganizing boycotts on gasoline stations that re- HON. MARCY KAPTUR dous contributions to the revitalization of fused to allow blacks to use their restrooms. OF OHIO downtown Fresno and upon being awarded His boycott of Jackson, Mississippi merchants IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘You Get It Award.’’ Invite my colleagues in the early 1960’s attracted national attention, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to join me in wishing Mr. Assemi many years and his effort to have James Meredith admit- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, this year we re- of continued success. ted to the University of Mississippi in 1962 member the 65th Anniversary of the liberation brought much needed federal assistance. of the Auschwitz concentration camp by U.S. f In 1963, Evers met an untimely death when Armed Forces. After Auschwitz opened in he was assassinated in his driveway. He was MEDIA GIVE OBAMA BETTER 1940 the Nazi army wasted little time in round- murdered just hours after President John F. COVERAGE THAN BUSH ing up Polish prisoners for imprisonment at Kennedy’s speech on national television in this killing field. support of civil rights. However, Medgar Evers’ Auschwitz-Birkenau, also known as Ausch- HON. LAMAR SMITH sacrifice and legacy of challenging racism and witz II, was the largest killing center of all. SS segregation endures today. authorities established it in the spring of 1942. OF TEXAS I join my colleagues in honoring Medgar It was not subordinated to the regional SS, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Evers and applaud the U.S. Navy for recog- was part of the SS Economic-Administration Wednesday, February 3, 2010 nizing him by naming one of its vessels after Main Office. such a great American activist. ‘‘Block 10’’ was where the Nazis, including Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the f Mengele, the ‘‘Angel of Death,’’ conducted un- national media gave President Obama about speakable medical experiments on prisoners twice as much favorable news coverage as INTRODUCTION OF THE SMALL and ‘‘Block 11’’ was where people were lined they gave former President George W. Bush BUSINESS JOB CREATION TAX up against a wall and shot. during the first year of their presidencies, ac- ACT 2010 Before the death camp’s liberation on Janu- cording to a study by the Center for Media ary 27, 1945, almost a million Jews from Po- and Public Affairs. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY land and adjoining nations died there along The analysis revealed that while around half OF NEW YORK with 21,000 Roma (gypsies) and countless ho- the stories about President Obama were posi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mosexuals, communists and Soviet and Ukrainian POWs. At least 75,000 Poles were tive, just 25 percent of stories about President Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Bush were favorable. summarily executed. When all acts of horror Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, since the ceased, the Nazis had murdered 1.1 million Not surprisingly, the New York Times gave recession began in December 2007, 8 million President Obama the most favorable cov- people at this site. jobs have been lost in America. The unem- Mr. Marian Wojciechowski, a constituent erage, followed by Time Magazine and News- ployment rate has more than doubled since and lifelong friend of mine, is a survivor of week. then to 10% and the underemployment rate is Auschwitz and Block 11. He served as an offi- It’s no wonder seven out of ten Americans at 17%. To keep pace with population growth, cer in the Polish cavalry and bravely fought say the national media are promoting the 127,000 jobs must be created each month just Nazi tanks as they rolled into his homeland of Obama presidency, according to a recent pub- to keep unemployment from rising. Historically, Poland near the Czech border as World War lic opinion poll. small business has generated 64 percent of II began on September 1, 1939. The national media should give Americans net new jobs over the past 15 years, accord- He and colleagues in his unit fought with the facts, not tell them what to think. ing to the Small Business Administration. such valor against the invaders they were

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:11 Feb 04, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03FE8.022 E03FEPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS February 3, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E147 awarded Poland’s highest military medal, the COMMEMORATING 65TH ANNIVER- slave labor camp. Another son-in-law, Virtuti Militari. On September 17, 1939, while SARY OF THE LIBERATION OF Shimon, was picked up by the SS on a street- in battle on the eastern front against the So- AUSCHWITZ car (his identity card checked; it was marked ‘‘J’’). He brazenly escaped, and that night viet Army, he received a bullet wound to the left the country with his wife, Bella’s daugh- SPEECH OF head—but Marian survived. ter Dina, and their five-year-old son Azriel. For two years, Marian joined as a member HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER Of course, the worst was yet to come. of the Polish Underground Resistance (Armia Bella went into hiding with her remaining OF NEW YORK daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Like so Krajowa), which worked closely with British IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many others, they were eventually discov- and Polish intelligence to defeat the Nazis. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 ered. The Nazis gave Bella the choice to stay Their bravery and sacrifice made them a in Antwerp. She chose the gruesome trans- prime target for the German Gestapo. He was Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I commend to port with her family. captured and taken to Auschwitz when a letter my colleagues the remarks recently made by On April 19, 1942, Bella and what was left of from a member of the Underground Resist- Julius Genachowski, the chairman of the Fed- her family in Belgium were packed onto a ance addressed to him was intercepted by the eral Communications Commission and head of train along with 1,396 others. After three the Presidential delegation that visited Ausch- days in the cattle car, they arrived at Ausch- Germans. witz-Birkenau. While a prisoner at Radom and then Ausch- witz on the 65th anniversary of its liberation. The meticulous Nazi records are clear on witz, Marian was brutally beaten, tortured, and Drawing upon his strong personal connec- the dates. But there is much we can only subjected to nightmarish conditions. He be- tion to the atrocities that occurred there, Chair- wonder about. Did they see the sign ‘‘Arbeit Macht Frei’’ came very ill and survived serious illness, man Genachowski’s remarks captured the spirit of the anniversary of the Auschwitz lib- (so callously stolen recently, and fortunately even typhus. At times, he was beaten so se- recovered)? Did they know what was next? verely that he would lose consciousness. The eration, and highlighted our obligation to fight hatred and intolerance by never forgetting the Did they recognize that smell in the air? Nazis would revive him by pouring buckets of When the train stopped they were unloaded water on his head, and once he regained his stories of the prisoners of Auschwitz and the into a line where fates were decided. senses, the Nazis would beat him some more forces who freed them. The records state that Bella Rabinovitch, to gain information about the Underground— I would like to ask unanimous consent to in- along with Sara, Isaac and four-year-old Jacob were ‘‘Gazes a L’Arivee’’—gassed on but miraculously Marian survived. sert Chairman Genachowski’s remarks into the RECORD. arrival. Over 1,000 of the 1,400 passengers on that train were gassed on arrival. Marian, now 95 years of age and commis- AUSCHWITZ: REMEMBRANCE AND Bella is not famous, but you knew her sioned as Lieutenant in the Polish Cavalry this RESPONSIBILITY story already, a story with millions of dif- past August during WWII commemorative (Oswiecim, Poland, Jan. 27, 2010) ceremonies at Mokra, Poland, has described ferent beginnings but one tragic ending. Thank you to the government and people Bella Rabinovitch was my great-grand- some of the horrific acts that he witnessed in of Poland for hosting this important event, mother. I am the descendant of a victim that horrible place. and to the International Auschwitz Council whose ashes reside on these grounds. Amazingly Mr. Wojciechowski did what 1.1 and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. My father, Azriel Genachowski, was the I’m grateful to President Obama for asking five-year-old boy I told you about. His path million innocents were unable to do—he sur- to freedom with his parents was harrowing, vived Auschwitz. He has taken it upon himself me to lead the delegation representing the United States on the occasion of the 65th an- and at several key moments over many to be a keeper of the flame of historical re- niversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. I’m months non-Jews risked their lives to save membrance as contained in the book, ‘‘Seven privileged to be part of such a distinguished his. Roads to Freedom’’. His is a story of excep- delegation, along with Assistant to the Azriel Genachowski and my mother Adele tional resilience, strength and the triumph of President Susan Sher, Ambassador Lee Fein- are here today, with the American delega- the human spirit, and love of liberty. As we re- stein, Special Envoy Hanna Rosenthal, and tion. They survived the Nazi onslaught of flect on the horrors of World War II, the Holo- three extraordinary survivors of the Holo- Europe. They taught me what I have told caust, each with powerful experiences and you. They taught me what Simon Weisenthal caust, and the Auschwitz concentration camp once said, ‘‘Survival is a privilege which en- we honor and remember stories like his, deeply noble lives: Mr. Roman Kent, Ms. Charlene Schiff, and Ms. Eda Sternberg- tails obligations.’’ mourn the stories which were never told, and Powidzki. Out of the ashes of the Nazi terror come reflect on the price of freedom. I also welcome colleagues from the United many obligations. As President Obama said last year upon States Department of Education, here to visiting Buchenwald, a death camp his great f participate in the Education Ministers’ Con- uncle helped liberate as an army infantry- ference on ‘‘Auschwitz: Memory, Responsi- man, ‘‘It is up to us to bear witness; to en- bility, Education’’—Matthew Yale, who is THE BREWERS EXCISE AND sure that the world continues to note what the department’s Deputy Chief of Staff, and ECONOMIC RELIEF ACT OF 2009 happened here; to remember all those who Phil Rosenfelt, who is Deputy General Coun- survived and all those who perished, and to sel and the Secretary of Education’s des- remember them not just as victims, but also ignated representative to the council for the as individuals who hoped and loved and HON. BRAD SHERMAN Holocaust Museum. dreamed just like us.’’ OF CALIFORNIA As head of this delegation to Auschwitz, I We must remember them not only with our was sent to mourn, to remember, to testify— words and prayers, but with our deeds— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for I have a connection with this part of Eu- working to ensure that the sacred phrase rope, and with the solemn grounds on which Wednesday, February 3, 2010 ‘‘Never Again,’’ never becomes mechanical we stand today. Genachowski is a name pro- language, never drains of meaning. Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, I have co- nounced easily in this part of the world. My Elie Weisel teaches, ‘‘If we forget, we are sponsored the Brewers Excise and Economic family has roots in Poland, Ukraine, Hun- guilty, we are accomplices.’’ Relief Act of 2009, H.R. 836. I have been in- gary, Romania, and other nearby countries. We must remember the courageous pris- Roots like Bella Rabinovitch and her fam- oners, soldiers, resistance fighters, and ordi- formed that it is highly unlikely that this bill will ily, a Jewish family. reach the floor of the House. Accordingly, it is nary civilians—Soviets, Poles, Germans, Bella was a mother of four—three grown Danes, Americans, and so many others—who highly unlikely that we will act to reduce the girls and a boy—living in Belgium in the risked their lives and sacrificed so much to tax on beer. first half of the last century. Her husband, save others, reminding us of the boundless I also have been informed that co-sponsor- Chaim Ben Zion, was the Cantor in Ant- human capacity for good. werp’s main synagogue. His gift was his ship of the Brewers Excise and Economic Re- Our burden is even greater as those who voice, which he used to lead the congrega- liberated the camps are now in their lief Act is the best way to demonstrate to con- tion in prayer and to sing his beloved operas. eighties, and only a handful of concentration gressional leadership that there is not support Bella’s children were married; young grand- camp survivors remain. in the House for any increase on the tax on children were part of the family mix. A nice As death is taking those whom genocide beer. I am told that this is the intended mes- life for a girl originally from a poor rural vil- spared, we must respond to what Czeslaw sage of some, and perhaps most, of the 242 lage in the Ukraine. Milosz called ‘‘the command to participate cosponsors of the bill. But as the German invasion of Europe actively in history.’’ We must renew our spread into Belgium, Bella’s world began to commitment to fight for freedom and I am quite mindful of the large national debt. crumble. One daughter and son-in-law fled against intolerance. Still, I wish to be counted among those who the country, fearing the worst. Then Bella’s Anti-semitism, hatred, and racism remain are opposed to an increase in the tax on beer. husband and son were arrested and sent to a deep and troubling facts of modern life, the

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Bella’s spirit also lives on in those who lib- has dedicated the Holocaust Memorial Mu- One is that modernity is not an inoculation erated Auschwitz-Birkenau three years after seum, to recognize the people who lost their against genocide. her death; and in those here participating 65 lives, as well as those who survived the Holo- The pillars of modernity—science and years later in this multi-national, multi- caust. Their strong resilience against the technology—are powerful forces. Perverted generational recognition that the horrors Nazi’s inexorable plan of genocide and their for evil by the Nazis, but also sources of un- she and so many others witnessed and suf- dedication to their ideals in spite of great ad- limited hope, opportunity and trans- fered must never be permitted to recur. versity was remarkable. formative change. We are humbled by the survivors. We honor The Department of State Office of the Spe- My father, who eventually came to the the liberators. We mourn the victims. United States to study engineering, taught In their name, we say: Yitgadal cial Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semi- me about the power of technology to trans- Vyitkadash Shme Raba. tism, along with several United States embas- form lives for the better. In their name, we pledge to remember. sies and consulates has done an exceptional Let us fight so that technology is deployed In their name, we pledge: Never Again. job at tracking anti-Semitism, bigotry, racism to spread knowledge, to educate, to ensure f and intolerance. America and our partnering that people in all corners of the world know departments stand together with the Jewish of death-camp victims, survivors, and lib- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL people in solidarity to ensure the safety of all erators. DEBT Let us fight so that technology is used to people and prevent our future from mirroring shine a light on oppression and intolerance, the atrocities of our past. to illuminate persecution and dehumaniza- HON. MIKE COFFMAN I urge my colleagues to continue their tion, to take oppression and mass murder OF COLORADO strong support of H. Res. 1044, commemo- out of the shadows. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rating the 65th anniversary of the liberation of We know that the Nazis sought to shut off the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. from the rest of the world the unspeakable Wednesday, February 3, 2010 killing that went on here. We know that for Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- f the Nazis control of the flow of information er, today our national debt is was an imperative, an SS boot on the free COMMEMORATING 65TH ANNIVER- $12,360,943,989,345.48. flow of news. SARY OF THE LIBERATION OF On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th Let us fight for freedom. For fundamental AUSCHWITZ freedoms disregarded too often and trag- Congress, the national debt was ically in the 20th century, fundamental free- $10,638,425,746,293.80. SPEECH OF doms that, as Secretary of State Hillary This means the national debt has increased Clinton has urged, we must enshrine as core by $1,722,518,243,051.68 so far this Con- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY principles in the 2lst century—freedom of ex- gress. OF NEW YORK pression, freedom of worship, freedom from Last week, the Congressional Budget Office want, freedom from fear, and freedom to con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES released their Budget and Economic Outlook: nect. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 The freedom of information is essential, Fiscal Years 2010–2020. They estimate a def- while also no substitute for the power of ac- icit of $1.3 trillion for fiscal year 2010. This Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- tual places to teach and instruct. It is a debt and its interest payments we are passing port of H. Res. 1044, Commemorating 65th moral imperative to preserve Auschwitz and to our children and all future Americans. Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. other physical sites of remembrance, because f January 27, 2010 marked the 65th anniver- they shock us into an understanding that sary of the liberation of the Auschwitz- ideas alone cannot. COMMEMORATING 65TH ANNIVER- Birkenau concentration camp, where at least As the survivors continue to leave us, SARY OF THE LIBERATION OF 1.1 million were murdered from 1940–1945. places like this take on an even greater im- AUSCHWITZ portance. Because places like Auschwitz Last week, the United Nations, which is lo- aren’t really mute. In their unspeaking way, cated in my district, commemorated the libera- SPEECH OF they tell us of the unspeakable. tion with events designed to carry on the sto- The former prisoners who first proposed a HON. AL GREEN ries and lessons that Holocaust survivors have memorial and museum at Auschwitz- OF TEXAS made their legacy. Birkenau knew this. This place, and others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Here in Congress, the resolution we pass like it, stands as a refutation of those who today honors the victims of Auschwitz and insist the Holocaust never happened—a de- Tuesday, February 2, 2010 nial of the truth that is baseless, ignorant, other Nazi concentration camps. It also reaf- and driven by hatred. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I firms Congress’s commitment to enhance Hol- The great American writer Mark Twain strongly support H. Res. 1044, a resolution ocaust education to ensure that what hap- said: ‘‘A lie travels halfway around the world commemorating the 65th anniversary of the pened in Auschwitz is never allowed to hap- before the truth puts its shoes on.’’ Today’s liberation of Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration pen again. haters are using old and new tools to foster and extermination camp. Honoring the victims To that end, I have introduced separate leg- Holocaust denial and mass murder. Let us of the Holocaust, and expressing commitment islation, the Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Edu- come together to counter those efforts. Let to strengthen the fight against bigotry and in- cation Assistance Act (H.R. 2089), which us work together to make sure the facts of the Holocaust and its lessons remain fresh tolerance are integral parts of this resolution. would provide federal grants to educational or- for each new generation. I would like to thank Representative ILEANA ganizations to teach students about the Holo- My daughter, Lilah, is five years old—the ROS-LEHTINEN for introducing this piece of leg- caust: The legislation is named after the re- same age as my father when he and his par- islation. nowned survivor of the Nazi death camps who ents made their escape from Nazi-occupied Before Allied forces arrived in Poland to lib- dedicated his life to documenting the crimes of Belgium. erate Auschwitz, on January 27, 1945, ap- the Holocaust. My son, Aaron, is three years old—the proximately 6 million Jews and other targeted Unfortunately, many students across the same age as his mom’s father in Nazi-occu- pied Holland when his parents handed him groups were murdered by Nazi soldiers across country have not learned about the Holocaust over to be hidden by righteous non-Jewish Europe. because their schools do not have the nec- heroes who risked their lives to save people Auschwitz was the largest concentration essary funds or tools to teach them about this they didn’t know. camp in Poland. Between 1940 and 1945, 1.3 horrific event in humanity’s history. It is imper- We preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau so that million Jews were deported by Nazi authorities ative that students learn about the con- children all over the world like Lilah, Aaron, to this extermination camp. Over 85 percent of sequences of intolerance and hatred, so that and their older brother Jake can visit and the people sent there were tortured, starved we can truly say, ‘‘Never again.’’ absorb the full dimensions of the unthink- and then systematically murdered in gas As the numbers of Holocaust survivors able tragedy that occurred here. Bella Rabinovitch is gone, but her spirit chambers. dwindle, we must make sure their stories live lives on in eight grandchildren, 21 great- This camp symbolizes a place of terror, for on forever and that those who would deny the grandchildren, and 45 great-great-grand- Jews, prisoners of war, people who were Holocaust never have the ability to rewrite his- children, each a living legacy to the victory caught hiding the Jews and even those who tory.

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Armed Services Digest—designated by the Rules Com- SR–253 To hold hearings to examine the Depart- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Environment and Public Works ment of the Navy in review of the De- of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hearings to examine the nomina- fense Authorization request for fiscal any cancellations or changes in the tions of Arthur Allen Elkins, Jr., of year 2011 and the Future Years Defense meetings as they occur. Maryland, to be Inspector General, En- Program; with the possibility of a vironmental Protection Agency, Earl closed session in SVC–217 following the As an additional procedure along F. Gohl, Jr., of the District of Colum- open session. with the computerization of this infor- bia, to be Federal Cochairman of the SD–G50 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Appalachian Regional Commission, and Digest will prepare this information for Sandford Blitz, of Maine, to be Federal MARCH 2 Cochairperson of the Northern Border printing in the Extensions of Remarks 2 p.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Regional Commission. Veterans’ Affairs on Monday and Wednesday of each SD–406 To hold hearings to examine a legislative Energy and Natural Resources week. presentation from Disabled Veterans of Water and Power Subcommittee America. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To hold an oversight hearing to examine 345, Cannon Building February 4, 2010 may be found in the the Bureau of Reclamation’s imple- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. mentation of the SECURE Water Act, MARCH 4 (Title 9501 of Public Law 111–11) and 9:30 a.m. the Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Veterans’ Affairs Conservation Initiative which includes MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold hearings to examine legislative the Challenge Grant Program, the presentations from the Paralyzed Vet- FEBRUARY 5 Basin Study Program and the Title erans of America, Jewish War Vet- XVI Program. 9:30 a.m. erans, Military Order of the Purple SD–366 Joint Economic Committee Heart, Ex-Prisoners of War, Blinded To hold hearings to examine the employ- Veterans Association, Military Officers FEBRUARY 10 ment situation for January 2010. Association of America, Air Force Ser- SH–216 9:30 a.m. geants Association, and the Wounded Energy and Natural Resources Warrior Project. FEBRUARY 9 Business meeting to consider any pend- 345, Cannon Building 9:30 a.m. ing nominations; to be immediately Armed Services followed by a hearing to examine the MARCH 9 To hold hearings to examine the Presi- President’s proposed budget request for 9:30 a.m. dent’s proposed budget request for fis- fiscal year 2011 for the Department of Armed Services cal year 2011 for Defense Authorization the Interior. To hold hearings to examine U.S. Euro- and the Future Years Defense Pro- SD–366 pean Command and U.S. Africa Com- gram. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mand in review of the Defense Author- SD–G50 fairs ization request for fiscal year 2011 and 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the pro- the Future Years Defense Program; Budget posed budget request for fiscal year with the possibility of a closed session To hold hearings to examine the eco- 2011 for the Department of Homeland in SR–222 following the open session. nomic outlook and risks for the Fed- Security. SH–216 eral budget and debt. SD–342 Veterans’ Affairs SD–608 Veterans’ Affairs To hold hearings to examine a legislative Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine the Presi- presentation from Veterans of Foreign To hold hearings to examine financial dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Wars. transmission rights and other elec- cal year 2011 for the Department of SD–G50 tricity market mechanisms. Veterans Affairs. SD–366 SR–418 MARCH 11 Environment and Public Works 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 9:30 a.m. Judiciary tions of William D. Magwood, IV, of Armed Services To hold hearings to examine combating Maryland, William Charles Ostendorff, To hold hearings to examine U.S. North- cyber crime and identity theft in the of Virginia, and George Apostolakis, of ern Command and U.S. Southern Com- digital age. Massachusetts, all to be a Member of mand in review of the Defense Author- SD–226 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ization request for fiscal year 2011 and 4 p.m. SD–406 the Future Years Defense Program; Judiciary Judiciary with the possibility of a closed session Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine certain in SR–222 following the open session. To hold hearings to examine child pros- nominations. SD–G50 titution and sex trafficking in the SD–226 United States. MARCH 18 SD–226 FEBRUARY 11 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Veterans’ Affairs Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine legislative fairs To hold hearings to examine the Depart- presentations from AMVETS, National Oversight of Government Management, the ment of Energy’s Loan Guarantee Pro- Association of State Directors of Vet- Federal Workforce, and the District of gram. erans Affairs, Non Commissioned Offi- Columbia Subcommittee SD–366 cers Association, Gold Star Wives, The To hold hearings to examine foster care 11:30 a.m. Retired Enlisted Association, Fleet Re- and family services in the District of Energy and Natural Resources serve Association, Vietnam Veterans of Columbia, focusing on challenges and Business meeting to consider any pend- America, and Iraq and Afghanistan solutions. ing nominations. Veterans of America. SD–342 SD–366 SD–G50

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