H5646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 19, 2003 those playoffs were tough, and I would ‘‘the Admiral’’ Robinson proved to be an The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there like to acknowledge the adversary and unstoppable force. With Duncan’s field goals objection to the request of the gen- that is the New Jersey Nets, which put and amazing drives along with Robinson’s tleman from Texas? up a noble fight; but the better team dominance on the paint they helped lead the There was no objection. did win for many, many reasons. It was Spurs to their second championship season. f not just athletic ability, though. The 2003 NBA Finals MVP was Tim Dun- TRIBUTE TO LARRY DOBY I think some of my colleagues have can; he gave an amazing performance, scor- touched on what makes this team so ing 20 points and 20 rebounds, 10 assists and (Mr. PASCRELL asked and was given special. It is about character, and when 8 blocked shots. Robinson scored 13 points permission to address the House for 1 we talk about individuals like David and 17 rebounds in the final game of his minute and to revise and extend his re- Robinson, we understand what char- amazing Spurs career. marks.) acter is all about. It has been pointed This propelled the Spurs to their second Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I have out this is a Naval Academy graduate championship win in less than 5 years. some sad news this morning. A great who put in his military obligation and It is my pleasure to congratulate the San American passed last evening. Larry finished that and then went on to his Antonio Spurs on a great season and a great Doby, 79 years of age, broke the color professional basketball career. championship. This is not only a great day for barrier in the American League and be- We also speak about Tim Duncan, San Antonio and San Antonians, but for all of came a Hall of Famer, but he was a and we have forgotten a very impor- Texas. Great job Spurs. Go Spurs go. Hall of Famer in his life. tant chapter in Tim Duncan’s life, and Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I with- He said when inducted into the Hall I think Members may have heard this draw my reservation of objection. of Fame in 1998, ‘‘Kids are our future, story before, but these are role models. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and we hope baseball has given them These are the kinds of models that we FRANKs of Arizona). Is there objection some idea of what it is to live together need to display and demonstrate to all to the request of the gentleman from and how we can get along, whether you of the youth in this country. Texas? be black or white.’’ Tim Duncan had an opportunity to There was no objection. He was a great American. He lost his leave Wake Forest early. He did not The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- wife, Helyn, just 2 years ago. Larry have to get a degree, but his family in- lows: lived a very productive life in my stilled that kind of appreciation. His H. RES. 279 hometown of Paterson, New Jersey, mother wanted him to graduate. As a Whereas, on June 15, 2003, the San Antonio and lived in Montclair, which is part of result of a promise made to his mother, Spurs won the National Basketball Associa- my district as well. he remained at Wake Forest before he tion’s (NBA) Championship best-of-seven se- Mr. Speaker, if I can read from the pursued his professional basketball ca- ries with an 88–77 victory over the New Jer- resolution, a tribute to him back in reer; and it has been an incredible time sey Nets; 1997, which was entered into the CON- for not just Tim Duncan, but for all his Whereas the Spurs’ victory over the Nets is GRESSIONAL RECORD, ‘‘Despite his great fans. their second NBA championship in five accomplishments, Larry Doby has re- This type of class, this type of char- years; mained modest and endearing and a Whereas this year’s Spurs–Nets Finals is acter starts at the very top; and I have the first time two former American Basket- true gentleman. Mr. Doby always gives to say that you start with the owner, ball Association teams have played for the thanks to God for giving him the tal- Mr. and Mrs. Holt. Next, look at the NBA Championship; ent to help integrate baseball and coach, Coach Popovich. Then look at Whereas seven foot center David Robinson American society and to Mr. Veck for the first string, but also at the bench; joined the Spurs in 1987, and Tim Duncan giving him the opportunity to use that and this is a lesson to all of us. We can- joined the team in 1997; talent and to his wife Helyn for holding not all be starters, but we can all make Whereas last night’s match-up was the together their family while he was a contribution because this champion- final game of David Robinson’s 14-year ca- away.’’ reer, and his 13 points, 17 rebounds, and two ship belongs to that entire team. Also blocked shots will be remembered as his best I ask that my colleagues join in a the staff that supports the Spurs and performance of the season; resolution which I will be introducing. the very special San Antonio fans sec- Whereas Tim Duncan’s triple-double, (21 We have lost a good American. ond to none in the United States. points, 20 rebounds, and ten assists), and his [From the Record, June 19, 2003] It was a class act, and one of skill eight blocked shots will be remembered as LARRY DOBY, HALL OF FAMER, DIES one of the greatest individual efforts in and challenge. If you have character, I Hall of Famer Larry Doby, who grew up in Finals’ history; think you will always be a winner. In Paterson and became the first black player Whereas Tim Duncan won the regular sea- this instance they do have the ring. in the American League, died Wednesday son Most Valuable Player award for the sec- They are going to have the trophy, but night after along illness at his home in ond consecutive year, and he was named the Montclair, his son, Larry Doby Jr. said. I think they have something which is Finals Most Valuable Player following the Doby was 79. so much more important, and that is Spurs victory; Doby was a seven-time All-Star in a 13- an accomplishment which is earned Whereas Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich year career, almost all of it spent in the out- through character, skill, dedication, was awarded the Red Auerbach Trophy as field for the Cleveland Indians. He helped the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2002–03 and commitment. lead the Indians to their last World Series season; and Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, as the title in 1948. Whereas Gregg Popovich is the first Spurs mighty San Antonio Spurs entered the arena On July 5, 1947—just 11 weeks after Jackie coach in franchise history to win the Red on game six of the NBA National Champion- Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier— Auerbach Trophy: Now, therefore, be it Doby joined the Indians. ship you could tell that it was going to be an Resolved, That the House of Representa- Although he hit .283 with 253 home runs amazing game. The crowd was on their feet tives congratulates the San Antonio Spurs and 969 RBI in a big-league career that lasted chanting Go Spurs Go, non-stop, it was ener- and Coach of the Year Gregg Popovich for an through 1959, his locker room reception that gizing. Every player from Tim Duncan to Kevin unforgettable season of basketball excellence first day was chilly. Some teammates would and for winning the 2003 National Basketball Willis had their game faces on. There was not even shake his hand. Association Championship. something in their look as if they knew what ‘‘Very tough’’, Doby once recalled. ‘‘I’d was going to happen, as if they had dreams The resolution was agreed to. never faced any circumstances like that. of three point shots and death defying dunks A motion to reconsider was laid on Teammates were lined up and some would the night before. They had hoop dreams. the table. greet you and some wouldn’t. You could deal with it, but it was hard.’’ The New Jersey Nets put up a great fight, f but the Spurs’ dominance of the fourth quarter Doby ended his major league career in 1959 seemed too much for even the Nets to over- GENERAL LEAVE with the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask Sox. In 1978, he took over as manager of the come. After a 19 point scoring run, from a White Sox, becoming only the second black combination of aerial and ground attacks, the unanimous consent that all Members to manage a major league team (following San Antonio Spurs defeated the Nets 88–77. may have 5 legislative days within Frank Robinson). Similar to the likes of Jordan/Pippen, Bird/ which to revise and extend their re- Although Doby was voted into the Hall of McHale, Magic/Jabbar. Tim Duncan and Dave marks on H. Res. 279. Fame by the veterans committee in 1998, he

VerDate Jan 31 2003 05:37 Jun 20, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JN7.129 H19PT1 June 19, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5647 always had commanded respect throughout Bush administration. They have set failed trade policy and a failed domes- the community. yet another record, something to be tic financial policy. Borrow over $1 He was a standout athlete at Eastside High proud or at least something that their trillion. A lot of that money is going to School and starred with the Newark Eagles political campaign contributors can be come from overseas. It does not come of the Negro Leagues for four seasons. Doby for free, let me tell you that. A good never forgot his roots and always gave his proud of, which is the trade policy of time to others. In the late 70’s he was named the United States which is a disaster deal of that money is going to come director of community relations of the for working Americans and the indus- from what was supposed to be the So- NBA’s Nets and got involved in a number of trial infrastructure of this country, but cial Security lock box which has been inner-city youth programs. immensely profitable for many multi- busted open and spent and is being Last year, then Paterson Mayor Marty national corporations based in the spent on current consumption, particu- Barnes unveiled a lifesize bronze statute of United States who are generous cam- larly to finance tax cuts for the Doby at a rededication of Larry Doby Field paign contributors. wealthy. at Eastside Park. For instance, yesterday’s vote to per- ‘‘You have done more for Paterson...than The trade deficit for the first 3 months of 2003 was a new record: $136.1 manently repeal any estate tax on es- Paterson has done for you,’’ Barnes said at tates over $6 million, four-tenths of 1 the time. ‘‘What we are hoping is that we billion. If we keep that pace up, we will could try to catch up and give you all the ac- break last year’s trade deficit of $435 percent of estates in the United States colade that you deserve. billion, and reach a $550 billion trade of America, supposedly small family Earlier this year, the Yogi Berra Museum deficit. That means we are losing $1.5 farms, small businesses and small tree announced it would be constructing a Larry billion a day in U.S. wealth to over- and wood lot folks with over $6 million Doby wing to house an exhibit of Negro seas. $1 million per minute. in assets. I tell you what, $6 million is League memorabilia. Mr. Speaker, 53,000 manufacturing plenty of an exemption for small busi- ‘‘Larry Doby could do everything hit, run, nesses. But, no, the Bush administra- field and throw,’’ Berra said. jobs alone were lost in May of this year, hollowing out the manufacturing tion had to go whole hog and go for an Doby and his wife, Helyn, had five chil- exemption of all estates. That will cost dren. She died of cancer in 2001. base of the United States of America, ‘‘Larry and I were very good friends,’’ Indi- formally the greatest industrial Nation another $60 billion a year, which we ans’ teammate Bob Feller said Wednesday. on Earth. There have been 251,000 lost will borrow from Social Security, from ‘‘He was a great guy, a great center fielder this year and 34 consecutive months of working wage-earning Americans and send to the wealthy. They will, of and a great teammate. He helped us win the decline in the manufacturing work- pennant in 1948 and three World Series. My course, replace the Social Security force. These are all record accomplish- thoughts go out to his family,’’ he said. benefits for those folks. Ha. Feller remembered some of the difficulties ments of the Bush administration. So what is the good we see in this? They told us if they weakened the Doby faced when he entered the league. Unfortunately, very little. Record ‘‘It was tough on him,’’ Feller said. ‘‘Larry dollar, this would all get better. Well, trade deficit, failing trade policy. What was very sensitive more so than [Jackie] the dollar has plummeted, hurting the has the Bush administration proposed? Robinson or Satchel Paige or Luke Easter or purchasing power of all Americans, yet Tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts domesti- some of the other players who came over the trade deficit is continuing to grow from the Negro Leagues. He was completely cally to help the deficit and then on longer. How can that be? The econo- the international front, well, our trade different from Jackie as a player. He was ag- mists scratch their heads. The theory gressive, but not like Jackie was.’’ policy is working so well with a $550 While Robinson’s ascension to the majors says your currency goes down, your billion looming trade deficit this year, was widely recognized, Doby received rel- trade deficit goes. But if you do not with the loss of 53,000 manufacturing atively scant attention. manufacture things any more, if you jobs in May, 250,000 lost so far this In his first decade with the Indians, Doby do not export goods, which the United year, they want to set a new record so was kept apart from his teammates—eating States does precious little of, then it they want more of the same. More so- in separate restaurants, sleeping in separate does not matter what the value of the hotels—even during spring training. From called free trade agreements. They currency is because you are buying have got two that are already on the players and fans, he was the frequent target overseas. of racial taunts. way up here to Capitol Hill that they Despite provocation, Doby kept his tem- b 1815 expect will go through like that. per, heeding Bill Veeck’s advice when the In- The wheels are greased because these In fact, if your currency goes down, dians’ owner bought Doby’s contract from are important people and this is such a your trade deficit goes up, which is ex- the Newark. successful policy. It is working so well actly what happened because you are Doby was a 22-year-old second baseman for whom? Not for American workers, buying all the manufactured goods when the Indians signed him. Two seasons not for our industrial infrastructure, later, as the team’s starting center fielder, overseas. Besides that, the Chinese but for a few wealthy benefactors who he helped Cleveland win the World Series, have illegally under the WTO, which I hitting a home run in Game 4. control those companies. am not a supporter of, but the U.S. is Hopefully we can bring about and re- Doby played in six straight All-Star a signatory to, as is China, and the Games. In 1949, he, Robinson, Roy store common sense here and recognize Campanella and Don Newcombe became U.S. fought to get them in, has fixed the fact that you cannot run huge and baseball’s first black All-Stars. their currency to the U.S. currency. So growing deficits forever. Even Alan In 1943, Doby recorded another first—he be- no matter how low our dollar goes, we Greenspan has recognized that. He says came the first black to play in the American are still going to run record trade defi- this policy is not sustainable. Basketball League, a forerunner of the NBA, cits with the Chinese who now are the f as a member of the Paterson Panthers. largest holders of U.S. debt overseas. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. We are not only enthralled to the f FRANKs of Arizona). Under a previous Chinese for their manufacturing, they order of the House, the gentleman from SPECIAL ORDERS can basically threaten the United Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is recognized for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under States if the United States ever de- 5 minutes. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- cided to get tough with a lot of the bad (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed uary 7, 2003, and under a previous order things they do over there with the 300- the House. His remarks will appear of the House, the following Members plus billion dollars of our currency hereafter in the Extensions of Re- will be recognized for 5 minutes each. that they hold because of the growing marks.) trade deficit. This is a looming disaster f f for this country. DISASTROUS U.S. TRADE POLICY If we look at the record deficit we are EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a setting domestically, again another Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- previous order of the House, the gen- record for the Bush administration, imous consent to claim the time of the tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is over a $500 billion deficit this year and gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON). recognized for 5 minutes. the trade deficit, the United States of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, well, America is going to have to borrow objection to the request of the gen- congratulations are in order for the over $1 trillion this year to finance a tleman from Indiana?

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