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SPEAKER GINGRICH'S REMARKS Yet I want to suggest to you the greatest And in the 19th century when you had a OUTLINING THE REPUBLICAN example of the balanced budget is not eco­ much lower tax system, much higher take AGENDA nomic. It is the fact that four years ago, home pay as a percent of income, you had leaders set out to work with the American one volunteer for every two poor people. The people on something that the American peo­ volunteers knew who was the alcoholic, who HON. JOHN UNDER ple believe in. And if the American people was the drug addict, who beat their children, OF GEORGIA have leaders who are disciplined and per­ who was worthless and needed to be re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistent and are willing to take a beating trained. And you had a much higher level of from opponents, work together the constitu­ human to human contact and that is the Thursday, May 22, 1997 tional system works. spirit that I believe you have to reestablish. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, I commend to my Yes, it takes time, but that's the way the Let me suggest to you that this is the core colleagues the following comments of the founding fathers designed it. The founding challenge and intellectually mentally about Speaker of the House NEWT GINGRICH deliv­ fathers were afraid of a dictatorship. They where we are going. wanted to design a machine so inefficient ered to the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Can we stop drugs? Yes. Can we stop drugs that no dictator could force it to work. The with a liberal bureaucracy and a social pol­ this week. corollary is that sometimes it is very hard icy and an intellectual theory that is wrong. ExCERPTS FROM HOUSE SPEAKER NEWT GING­ for us as volunteers to get it to work volun­ No. RICH'S REMARKS OUTLINING THE REPUBLICAN tarily. That's fine. The fact is, it worked. Can we have every child learn? Yes. Can we AGENDA I believe we have three great challenges for have every child learn in a failed bureauc­ What we have done is pretty remarkable. the future. I want to analyze what we have racy dominated by tenure and unionized Four years ago a very small group of leaders, to do over the next four years. Imagine a work rules with an education theory that 38 years in a minority at a time when the January, 2001. The first morning of the 21st doesn't work? No. century, the first morning of the new millen­ news media told us that we were going to Can we save teenage girls from getting nium, it just happens to be a Monday morn­ have the largest tax increase in peacetime pregnant? Yes. Can we save them in a liberal ing. bureaucracy with the wrong signal policy history, and we were going to nationalize Imagine that on that morning you wake up health care so the government controlled ev­ and the wrong theory about how society in an America that was for all practical pur­ works? No. erything, and we were going to have left poses drug-free, an America in which every wing social policies-one of which led to a So this is essentially an intellectual argu­ child was learning at their best rate, an ment, what is the nature of reality. I think dramatic increase in drug use in this country America in which children were born into because it lacks in teaching our children. Be­ there are signs frankly that people are begin­ families capable of taking care of them be­ ning to get it. Joseph Califano was one of the cause the American people then stook up in cause we had ended the long process of teen­ 1994 and said " No," we clearly don't want to designers of the Great Society under Lyndon age pregnancy outside of marriage. Now how Johnson. In a recent magazine article he re­ go in that direction. They repudiated it, and much healthier would that America be? things began to change. Now let me repeat those three clear, defin­ ports that on a tour of drug treatment cen­ We had the largest voter increase in off­ able achievements. An America that is for ters every single ex-drug addict that he year election history. We had nine million all practical purposes drug-free, an America talked with said that religious belief was the more people voting Republican and one mil­ in which every child is learning at their opti­ key to their recovery. He said "I don't see lion fewer voting Democrat and for the first mum rate, and an America where girls don't anything wrong with public funding for a time in 40 years there was a majority on the get pregnant outside of marriage as teen­ drug treatment program that provides for conservative side of the House. Then, we agers and there is an expectation of children spiritual needs," says Califano. worked for two years at keeping our word. being born into families capable of raising This is a man who would have been a Great And we accomplished a great deal. In fact, them. Society liberal, but he's at least willing to we did pass a bill to apply to Congress every How much healthier and how much better recognize that the reason Alcoholics Anony­ law that applies to the rest of America; we would that be? mous works is that it starts with the notion did pass a bill to reform the telecommuni­ I know that the first time you hear that that you have to recognize that you have a cations system which will create about three said, it sounds like one more politician offer­ problem inside you and that it takes a high­ million new jobs; we did pass a bill which ing some big goal that sounds good and noth­ er being to help solve that problem. I've had ended the agricultural entitlement in the ing will happen. But I carne here today to a number of recovering alcoholics report to Midwest; and we did pass a welfare reform say something very different. me that they have been approached by fed­ legislation tha ended 61 years of federal enti­ We have proven over the last four years eral officials who say " Could we do an 11 step tlement for welfare and dramatically im­ that if you take something seriously and you program, and skip that part about God." I proved the opportunity for poor people to stay focused on it and you work at it every don't think they get what makes this work. move from welfare to work and from poverty day, you can achieve it. It's not just a cam­ And again there's a simple test, if we rein­ to prosperity. paign slogan, it's not just an idea, it is a fact force drug rehabilitation that works and cut Then last week we put the capstone on that this summer we are going to pass the off drug rehabilitation that fails what we are what we promised four years ago. We reached implementing legislation for a balanced going to find ourselves doing is helping insti­ an agreement on a balanced budget by 2002 budget. It is a fact that you will have tax tutions that are faith based and eliminating with lower spending and lower taxes. cuts in your next tax report. It will be the secular institutions that are simply bureauc­ Let me tell you what's in this agreement first tax cut in 16 years by the federal gov­ racies that don't save anybody. We will save so you understand why I can say with au­ ernment. more people per million dollars the faster we thority we won. First of all, spending over And so I'm talking today about dedicating move the resources to a faith based center the next 10 years compared to current law the country in exactly the tradition that de but this is going to be an intellectual argu­ will be one trillion, 100 billion dollars lower Touqueville talked about in Democracy in ment. It is going to be a big power struggle. than it otherwise would have been. Taxes America in 1840. A lot of folks who are not doing any good but will be a net of $250 billion lower over the He said it wasn't the Constitution, it are doing very well not doing any good are next ten years that they otherwise would wasn't the government, it wasn't the politi­ not going to like it. have been. cians. It was the spirit of individual Ameri­ Some of you have wondered why I would You have the president's agreement that cans working on an individual basis at a make one of the three major challenges of he will sign a capital gains tax cut, that he community level across the country that the next few years end pregnancy outside of will sign a cut in the death tax and that he made America so remarkably different from marriage for young teenagers. I have to say will sign a $500 per child tax credit and all Europe, a spirit that Marvin Olasky caught first of all that Kay Granger, the former those will be passed into law before he gets in his great work, The Tragedy of American Mayor of Ft. Worth, who is a freshman mem­ a penny of additional discretionary spending. Compassion, who pointed out bureaucrats ber of Congress, convinced me of this. She Our goal is to pass this by the Fourth of July that simply redistribute money cannot save has a YWCA program in her city that has 800 to give America a birthday present. people. at-risk girls.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9455 Statistically they should have 70 percent the IRS, you think you have bought permis­ miles of bleak desert northeast of Ulan pregnancies, 560 pregnancies. In this par­ sion to ignore the health of your country and Batur and many miles from the nearest ticular group they have two. She said, you you haven't. neighbor, he spoke glowingly of the work of have to understand the cost. The United So we have an obligation to reestablish House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the Re­ States has the highest teenage pregnancy lower taxes with higher take home-pay, so publican Party." rate in the industrial world. Here are some of we can then turn to every American and say, I'm not making this up. This is what he the costs. if America has been good to you, it's time for said, quote, "'I read the contract with the 50 percent of the girls who have a baby out you to find a fellow American and be good to voter closely; everybody did,' explaining why of wedlock will be long-term welfare recipi­ them. And that's the spirit that will truly he decided to vote for a new government in ents. save every young person in the next genera­ Mongolian elections last June. 'In the con­ 70 percent of all juveniles in state reform tion. tract, they clearly say what society and the institutions were raised in fatherless homes. What is at stake here goes far beyond the people can do for each other.'" Now rates of illegitimacy have passed 50 concept of simply waking up in a drug free They printed 350,000 copies of their con­ percent in seven of our 20 largest cities. society with everyone learning at their best tract with the voters. They distributed it by Some numbers the president used are very rate and young children being born into fam­ car, truck, horse and camel. The contract be­ sobering. A child born to a single head of ilies that can take care of them. This is came the most widely distributed Mongolian household family will have 140,000 social about the very fabric of America. It's about publication in history. The Mongolian people transactions by the time they are four years what we are going to become. It is doable. responded with a 91 percent turnout, and old. A child born into a family of two parents I want to come back to this point. I am not elected a 43-year-old speaker, a 41-year-old will have 700,000 social interactions. That is today giving you a set of solgans for a nice prime minister and a 38-year-old majority learning how to speak, learning how to talk, political campaign. I am suggesting to you leader. Over half the new legislators are learning how to read, learning how to inter­ as the Speaker of the House and as one of the under 35. They are totally part of a world­ act. Think what the difference is of that leaders of our two great parties that we wide movement. child coming into Head Start, the child that should at every level of society make these There are things happening around the has had 140,000 and the child that has had three things happen by January 1, 2001. world. We are part of a worldwide movement 700,000 social interactions, and then we try to Now we know we can bring about great of faith and freedom. We believe that if you play catch up with government employees at change because we are bringing about great combine the wisdom of the Founding Fathers that point. change in welfare. In one year, nationwide with the opportunities of the information Now the goal is not, as our liberal friends welfare caseloads have dropped by 18 percent. age and the world market then everyone has would say, a bureaucrat at the crib, and a 650,000 people left welfare in just the four an opportunity to pursue happiness. bureaucrat for prenatal care and a bureau­ months after we passed the reform. Fact is, Now as a historian, I know people have crat that teaches them how to speak and a people left welfare before the bill became ef­ changed their countries more than govern­ bureaucrat that stands next to the parent fective. The word was on the street. Go to ments have changed their countries. The and watches over the children. work. Get off welfare. greatest example is the rise of Wesley and What we need is to reestablish the healthy You could literally talk to welfare workers the rise of the Methodist movement in the social patterns and the healthy social pro­ and they would tell you once the news media 1870. grams and the principles that simply made began to describe it, once it began to pene­ Those of you who are Methodists may be common sense to most people. One of them trate the common dialogue and once people very familiar with the story. By reaching is: if you're a young boy and you get a girl discussed it over coffee, behaviors began to out across Britain, by saving souls, by reduc­ pregnant, you have a responsibility. You change. ing the number of people who were using gin. have an obligation. Another is to reach out The law followed the behavior change, but There was a crash in alcoholism among the to girls and give them an understanding that the act of debating the behavior change led industrial poor because of the Wesleyan they can have a better future. to the law. In Wisconsin, where welfare re­ movement. It not only saved Britain from The program that has worked at the YWCA form has been far advanced because of the the pressure of revolution. It saved the peo­ in Ft. Worth emphasizes the motivation of great leadership of Tommy Thompson, it re­ ple Britain both from political turmoil and a the young girl, the integrity of the young duced those on welfare by 33 percent in one tremendous amount of pain. And it set the girl, the chance to be ambitious of the young year. The welfare rolls in Wisconsin are 50 stage for one of the great achievements of girl. Because she sees herself with a better percent lower than when Tommy Thompson modern times. future, just saying no makes sense, because first became governor. One of the amazing stories in all of history there is a life beyond one evening. It's very And it's beginning to be recognized. Here's concerns how the institution of slavery, important to give people who are poor an op­ what the New Republic, the bastion of mod­ deeply rooted in the practice at the millen­ portunity for a better future and a belief in ern liberalism, said: "So far it seems the nium, was virtually eliminated in one hun­ a better future because it changes their time logic behind welfare reform is right. Now dred years. The greatest achievement in the horizon. that the incentives have changes, welfare re­ nineteenth century. The Abolition move­ Drugs and teenage pregnancy are in large cipients are making better decisions. Lib­ ment began among a small group of people in part a function of the breakdown of society's erals who opposed reform speak of the poor England known as the Clapper Sect. It's belief that every person has the right to pur­ as if their were irrevocably crippled, lost for­ leaders were Henry Thornton, a wealthy sue happiness, and we need to reestablish ever. But as we have learned over the last six banker and one of the fathers of monetary that belief and make it real for the poorest months, the problem is much simpler, a economics, and William Wilburforce, a Meth­ children of America. In the poorest neighbor­ small core of people need tremendous health, odist and a member of Parliament. Their hoods you will see a dramatic change in be­ a large majortty seems to need only a small · goal was the change the laws of England and havior because hope precedes discipline. And shove. That is the best news that we could abolish the slave trade. Their method was an people, once they have hope will begin to dis­ have hoped for. " amazing information campaign. cipline themselves. So I just want to say to you, you are seeing Researchers associated with the group This is not a federal program. All elected real change in welfare, you are seeing real interviewed witnesses and gathered informa­ officials are soci-etal leaders who happen to change in government spending, you are tion on the horrors of slavery. Pamphlets be involved in the government. And our abil­ about to see real change in taxes. So if we were published. Actual specimens of leg ity to lead our people is more important talk about a drug-free America, with chil­ shackles and whips were displayed to the than fighting over legislation or fighting dren learning at the optimum rate and being public. A boycott of slave produced sugar over bureaucracy. born into families that can nurture them, was organized. The opposition in Parliament Take the example of Best Friends, an these are just the next wave of changes in a was strong, 56 members of parliament had a Elayne Bennett program. It's an abstinence pattern that we began in 1994. direct financial interest in slavery. But after program for fifth to 12th grade girls. It's now The reason this is happening is that we are 20 years of defeats they won in 1807 the be­ in 50 schools in 15 cities. Each year each girl part of a worldwide movement of freedom ginning of the end for slavery around the gets at least 110 hours of adult attention, dis­ and faith. You may think that sounds gran­ world. cussing problems, gaining skills, learning diose. So I brought a Washington Post arti­ Changes in sentiments and beliefs create self confidence. In nine years, out of 600 girls cle captured the rise of this worldwide move­ the base for legal reform. And that leads to who participated at least two years, there ment of freedom and faith-and I'm quoting changes in government. It was after all the have only been two pregnancies. from the Washington Post: Royal Navy that actually suppressed the I would challenge anyone to find a govern­ " On a stool in his portable felt and canvas slave trade after it was banned, not prayer ment program with similar results. Because yurt, Yadamsuren, a 70-year-old nomadic but ships. But it is the prayer that made the the fact is when you volunteer, you give of sheep herder, offered a visitor chunks of ships possible. your heart and your time and your soul. You sheep fat and shots of fermented mare's milk Government action makes a secular reality are engaged. But when you write a check to to ward off the unspeakable cold. Seventy out of the moral spiritual womb. And that's 9456 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 really the framework for what I am describ­ in which children are born into families that support students' reading efforts at home Pro­ ing about where I think we need to go. Now, can actually raise them. gram examples are "I Have A Parent Who when I said if you combine the wisdom of the And I believe that those three tasks have Reads to Me" for kindergarten and first Founding Fathers with the opportunities of to be done and when done we will be able to the information age and the world market, say to our children, we have given you a grades; "WOW! I Can Read" for second so that every person on the planet has their country that is economically in order, is so­ grades; and "Book Bridges" for off-track stu­ God-given right to pursue happiness. cially in order and where we have reestab­ dents. A parent task force is very active with Let me show you something I learned two lished the framework of freedom. And now it the site-based decision-making model and co­ weeks ago at the Library of Congress which is your generation's turn to lead the rest of ordinates support activities, such as a min­ has a wonderful display of the treasures of the human race to that kind of a promised imum of three parent visitation days and family the American collection. Part of that collec­ land. nights each year. One example of this pro­ tion is Jefferson's personal Bible. It's a book gram's success is the parent attendance rate there from Jefferson's own collection. It's called Essays on the Principles of Morality at parent conferences: more than 97 percent CONGRATULATIONS TO WESLEY of Wesley Gaines parents attend their parent­ and National Religion. GAINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL It's not what you think of a modern politi­ teacher conferences. cian reading. Here's a quote underlined by The overall success has been achieved and Jefferson because it will change your think­ HON. STEPHEN HORN maintained regardless of some district wide ing on one of the most common phrases in OF CALIFORNIA changes: extension of the school day; imple­ American political history. " People have an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mentation of a four-track, year-round sched­ innate sense of right and wrong. When they Thursday, May 22, 1997 ule, adding grades 6 to 8 to Wesley Gaines' act virtuously they increase the general hap­ K-5 campus; redefining each school's attend­ piness of mankind, thus the pursuit of virtue Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ance boundaries, which at Wesley Gaines led and morality is the pursuit of happiness." praise the Wesley Gaines Elementary School, Let me repeat that: Jefferson replaced to an increase of 850 new students; and im­ what John Locke had written, "the pursuit located in the Paramount unified school dis­ plementing a new school uniform policy. of property." Jefferson replaced it with " the trict. Wesley Gaines is one of 99 schools It is obvious that Wesley Gaines deserves pursuit of happiness." Here is the meaning being honored as a title I national recognition this honor. The students, teachers, and staff as underlined by Jefferson's own hand. school, by the Department of Education and have worked hard and it has paid off. They "Thus the pursuit of virtue and morality is the National Association of State Coordinators recognized where their focus needed to be, the pursuit of happiness." Doesn't that place of Compensatory Education, and is one of five devised a plan that efficiently used their re­ that in rather a different light than say situ­ from California. The association's goal is to sources, implemented their plan, and continue ation comedies or modern theoretical focus the Nation's attention on programs in thought? to reevaluate and reassess the quality of work Doesn't that sort of suggest that the core high poverty areas where disadvantaged stu­ they do, making changes as they go. And I principles of the American system are re­ dents demonstrate unusual success in raising am pleased to see that they recruited the best markably faith-based. There is a reason that their achievement levels in basic and more ad­ support group possible: parents. The level of Washington's first inaugural and Washing­ vanced skills. Wesley Gaines met the six cri­ commitment Wesley Gaines parents show has ton's farewell address are replete with ref­ teria required for this honor, and received their been, without a doubt, a key to their success. erences to God and morality, and there is a recognition in Atlanta on May 6, 1997, at the I would wish that all schools could have as reason that the Declaration of Independence International Reading Association Conference. much parental support as Wesley Gaines says, "We hold these truths to be self evi­ In April, Wesley Gaines was recognized by the dent, that we are endowed by our creator does. After all, it will take the entire community * * * that we pledge our lives, our fortunes California Department of Education as a Cali­ to educate and prepare our children for the and our sacred honor." fornia title I achieving school. I am proud to 21st century. That Lincoln 12 times in the second inau­ have such an honored school in the 38th Con­ I congratulate Superintendent Lawrence, gural refers to God as the almighty in ex­ gressional District. Principal Lance, the entire staff, faculty, par­ plaining America. That Jefferson in his me­ This achievement has not come easy. Para­ ents and students of the Gaines Elementary morial has around the top of it, "I have mount school Superintendent Michele Law­ School community. I wish them many more sworn upon the altar of God Almighty eter­ rence and Wesley Gaines Principal Susan years of success. nal hostility against all forms of tyranny Lance have made a commitment to develop over the minds of men." And to get to a drug-free America where every child is learn­ and maintain the Gaines community, which is ing and children are born into families that not just physical buildings, but a philosophy ROUTE 66 can raise them does require a faith-based so­ that underscores the importance of education ciety and a society that returns to its roots. as a joint venture between the home, the HON. ROY BLUNT These may seem like big grandiose goals. school, and the community . .The goal of the OF MISSOURI Let me cite for you why it is very American Gaines community is to prepare students to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to have goals that are in fact larger than you become responsible citizens and productive think. The story of George Nast * * * that members of the society. To achieve this, stu­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 the great seal of the United States was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1782. dents need to be proficient in reading, writing, Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, Route 66 conjures We weren't yet a free country. On one side is mathematics, and have a positive character up memories about America's love affair with a majestic eagle. behavior-which includes good work habits, the automobile along a road into the Nation's The other side, less familiar, is the unfin­ teamwork, perseverance, honesty, self-reli­ heartland. Restaurants, motels, gas stations ished pyramid with the date 1776 in Roman ance, and consideration for others. sprang up to serve the travelers and com­ numerals on its base. Below is the motto: a Through several key features, the Gaines merce as the highway moved west. new order for the ages, self-conscious break community has been able to achieve these Today, Route 66 is mostly a nostalgic mem­ with history, identified with the hopes and goals. The primary component has been a ory. Many of those early American develop­ the futures of mankind by design and inten­ tion. Nash adds, "hovering above the pyr­ balanced literacy program, utilizing title I ments along the . Route 66's old path have amid is a symbolic unblinking eye, the eye of funds. All existing and incoming teachers re­ been bulldozed away. Traffic on old Route 66 God. And placed there is another motto: He ceive training in specific, researched-based in Springfield, MO, gave birth to the Rail has favored our undertaking." reading and writing strategies, including the­ Haven Motor Court at Glenstone and St. Louis I believe if we will return to that which ory, program expectations, and implementa­ Street which remains one of the city's busiest has made us a unique country, that we will tion expectations. Additionally, Wesley Gaines and best known locations. When it was built in recognize that we are a great nation filled has five reading recovery teachers who work an orchard, the motor court sat on the inter­ with good people who will call upon all those with targeted at risk first graders and provides section of U.S. Highways 66, 65, and 60. No people, not the federal government, not the bureaucracy, not the law, but all of our peo­ assistance to staff, as well as a site literacy major improvements had been made since the ple in all of our communities, we will in fact Teacher, who acts as a partner-teacher to all early 1960's at Rail Haven. awake on January 1, 2001 a country that is staff. New owner Gordon Elliott, president and virtually drug-free, in which practically Parent involvement is a critical part of the owner of Elliott Lodging, saw the real potential every child is learning at their best rate, and effort, and programs for parent-training help to to save the deteriorating motel. In 1994, rather May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9457 than bulldoze the historic old building, Gor­ tium so succinctly stated, from the community court also held that advertisers have no right don's vision included a renovated and ex­ to the legislature, not one that was produced to turn consumers into a "captive audience" panded classic 1950's motel property. Gordon by the legislature and then forced upon the that is "incapable of declining to receive a Elliott blended community renewal, develop­ community. We are empowering the consumer message." ment of a classic historic property, and risking and the individual to take action against an I believe I have crafted a bill-although it is private money to produce a successful venture egregious breach of consumer and individual just the beginning of a process which includes that has rejuvenated one key intersection in rights. hearings and committee work-that is accept­ his home community. The facelift for the prop­ As increasing numbers of Americans go on­ able to most parties involved. It allows people erty was completed without Federal grants, line and become passengers on the informa­ to "opt in" and receive unsolicited advertise­ loans or tax abatements. tion superhighway, consumers' rights must not ments if they give their consent, but it does Elliott's refurbished motel has been a hit be eroded, abridged, or mitigated along the not put the onus on the individual to stop the with patrons of a new generation. Building on way. unsolicited advertisers as an "opt out'' plan public interest in nostalgia and the appeal of The Internet-and e-mail-are becoming would do. Today, at a press conference Ray historic Route 66, the property became the part of our everyday lives. And no one-from Everett, a representative of the proconsumer best Western Sycamore Inn. Elliott's has mar­ the consumer to the small businesses who run group Coalition Against Unsolicited Commer­ keted the Sycamore Inn for lovers of Route servers-should be forced to pay for unsolic­ cial E-Mail, and Justin Newton, a representa­ 66, tourists and business travelers. It has ited advertisements. This is not a question of tive from the pro-business Internet Service been so successful, Elliott is renaming the curbing speech. I believe in the first amend­ Providers Consortium-each coming at the property the Best Western Route 66 Rail ment as much as anyone else. However, the issue from different sides-both came to the Haven in a public ceremony on June 12, idea of shifting the financial burden of speech same conclusion-this legislation would be an 1997, to reestablish its historic roots. on to an unwilling audience is one that needs effective way to put a stop to unsolicited ad­ The Best Western Rail Haven Motel's his­ to be addressed. vertisements. tory has been featured in several publications From the netizen who may incur costs in the including the quarterly magazine of "The form of charges spent online reading and dis­ Route 66 Association of Missouri" and "Mis­ posing of the messages-there are still mil­ THE SPORTSMEN'S BILL OF souri U.S. Tour Book." lions of internet users who pay in increments RIGHTS The Route 66 Rail Haven is a look into our of time spent online-to users who assume past with attention to detail in the modern the costs of both accessing and storing mail HON. SAXBY CHAMBUSS . transformation. Craftsmen will install the signa­ they did not want, consumers should not be OF GEORGIA ture split rail fences long associated with the unwilling, and paying, recipients. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Furthermore, junk a-mailers occupy time old motel built in 1938. The new 93-room Thursday, May 22 , 1997 lodge, joins nostalgic beauty and·modern con­ and space on an Internet Service Provider's venience. The spring 1997 edition of "The ISP servers and forces the ISP to make tech­ Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, as vice Route 66 Association of Missouri" features the nical improvements. The cost of these im­ chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Rail Haven on its cover and describes the fa­ provements are passed on to the consumer­ Caucus, it is my pleasure to join in introducing cilities as "a charming 1950's style parlor you and me. In effect, the consumer is paying the sportsmen's bill of rights in the House of room, complete with chandeliers, old time ra­ to have their privacy breached and invaded. Representatives. Our goal is to assure the dios and speakeasy telephones, or, if you're a And no one remains unaffected by these in­ same kind of access to Federal public lands business traveler, you can choose to relax in trusions. The business owner or ISP with their and waters for tomorrow's hunters and an­ one of the elegant corporate-friendly rooms." own server often unwittingly distributes unso­ glers, that present and past generations of Featuring celebrity theme rooms for people licited advertisements by acting as an ex­ hunters and anglers have known. like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Elliott's ploder site or mail relay site. Not only is this From a young age, I learned to value and Route 66 Rail Haven has found customers en­ trespassing on another person's property, but treasure the outdoors. I have also had the en­ joying the opportunity to relive a bygone era in it is an outright theft of another person's re­ joyment of passing this love of the outdoors accommodations. sources. onto my son and hope one day to pass it The Rail Haven is a Best Western motel. It Even more disturbing is the fact that a large along to my grandson. I am an original spon­ is one of five motel properties owned by Elliott portion of the unsolicited junk e-mail comes in sor of the sportsmen's bill of rights because I Lodging. ·The firm also owns and manages the form of fraudulent get rich quick schemes, want to ensure that future generations will not about 2,000 apartment units in Springfield. unproven medical remedies, and other unsa­ be denied the opportunity to enjoy similar ex­ Gordon Elliott is a former Springfield City vory solicitations. periences with their families and friends. Council member and is a CPA in Springfield, Let me reiterate that my legislation is tar­ Government's involvement with promoting MO. geted at unsolicited commercial e-mail. The America's outdoor heritage dates back to the paths of communications between friends and days of Teddy Roosevelt, and the sportsmen's acquaintances and businesses and their cus­ bill of rights is a continuation of that relation­ BAN UNSOLICITED JUNK tomers remains wide open. As a matter of ship. This proconservation and ELECTRONIC MAIL fact, this legislation still offers the opportunity prooutdoorsman legislation will strengthen for legitimate direct marketers to do business. hunters' and anglers' ability to hunt and fish HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITII Certainly, the traditional avenues of direct on Federal public lands, while requiring Fed­ OF NEW JERSEY marketing which do not shift the burden of eral agencies to defer to State management IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cost to the recipient, such as postal mail, re­ authorities in most instances. Not only does main unchanged; and individuals will have the the legislation encourage local. stewardship, Thursday, May 22, 1997 right to opt-in and be reached by legitimate di­ but it also maintains all current land manage­ Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, rect marketers via e-mail. And let us not forget ment mandates and priorities established by today I am introducing the Netizens Protection that we will still be exposed to electronic bill­ law, so not to disturb current and successful Act of 1997. My legislation is aimed at pro­ board and banner advertising on the Internet. conservation practices. tecting the internet user from the unseemly My legislation will make unsolicited adver­ The primary focus of the sportsmen's bill of practices of the junk e-mailer. The internet tisements unlawful by amending the Tale­ rights is to restore equity to public land use by user, or Netizen, is in a vulnerable position in phone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 which providing reasonable access to America's out­ the new medium and we in Congress cannot banned unsolicited junk faxes. The banning of doorsmen and women. In fact, this common­ stand idly by as law-abiding citizens have their junk e-mails is a natural extension of existing sense measure will give hunters and anglers privacy invaded on an almost regular basis. law. Based on a Ninth Circuit Court decision the ability to utilize public lands that all tax­ And no one should have to pay for any such in Destination Ventures v. FCC (1995), there payers should have the ability to enjoy. After intrusion. is substantial Government interest in pro­ all, it is our tax dollars that pay for the mainte­ This is a bill that has moved, as Justin New­ tecting consumers from having to bear the nance and upkeep of public lands-with much ton of the Internet Service Provider Consor- costs of third-party advertising. In addition, the of that tax revenue being generated from 9458 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 sportsmen's activities. In my home State of The land to be transferred is currently in the Eighth District. On September 13, 1992, Georgia alone, the expenditures of sportsmen public ownership, more specifically that of the Gene Sweeney received his final promotion as account for $88 million in State and Federal Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau has com­ captain in his role as commander of the Eighth tax revenues. pleted its withdrawal review of this land and District. The Eighth District comprises all of By passing the sportsmen's bill of rights, have done extensive environmental testing, ar­ Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Congress can send a message to the Amer­ chaeological, and cultural resource studies. There are few, if any positions where an in­ ican public that the environment is too impor­ The State Historic Preservation Office has re­ dividual places more on the line than in the tant to be left to extreme special interest viewed, and through the Bureau of Land Man­ area of law enforcement. Captain Sweeney groups or big government bureaucrats. This agement [BLM], completed a cadastral survey put it all on the line every day for 30 years. He measure will unlock America's beautiful lands of the land to be transferred. received the department life saving award on for all to enjoy, whether it is the type of folks All wetlands and lands with potential recre­ May 30, 1977. He also served as a model for who enjoy fishing with their children on a cool ation, wildlife, and water management signifi­ many State troopers who served under his Saturday morning or those who can only go cance have been surveyed out of the area command and who have gone on to be excel­ out once a year with their old hunting buddies. recommended for disposal, and that land will lent troopers themselves. be retained by the Federal Government under Captain Sweeney is married to the former Bureau of Reclamation management. Kathleen O'Rourke. They have three children, SPORTSMEN'S BILL OF RIGHTS Through the General Services Administra­ Shawn, Colleen and Aaron who, in keeping tion [GSA], the Bureau of Reclamation rec­ with family tradition, is also a member of the HON. DON YOUNG ommends that all 190 acres be transferred to Michigan State Police. Aaron is serving with OF ALASKA the county. BLM would of course be the log­ the Fire Marshal Division at the Eighth District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical Federal agency to receive the land, but it Headquarters in Negaunee, MI. Thursday, May 22, 1997 has formally confirmed it does not want to Mr. Speaker, John Stuart Mill once said, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise have the property under its management. "Everyone who receives the protection of soci­ today in support of the sportsmen's bill of Mr. Speaker, this property, when trans­ ety owes a return for the benefit." We have all rights. When this bill becomes law, it will en­ ferred, will help ensure the economic stability received the benefit of knowing, working with courage Federal land managing agencies to of many businesses that currently hold leases and for Gene Sweeney and his family. allow hunting and fishing on the lands they on the property. Most of the acreage has ex­ Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all the residents of Michigan's First Congressional District and manage. It requires these agencies to take cellent development potential as an industrial into consideration the impact that their policies area, but the details of its use will be left to as cochairman of the Congressional Law En­ and management practices will have on hunt­ the discretion of the people of Park County, forcement Caucus, I congratulate Capt. Eu­ ing and fishing. Another important feature of WY. gene Sweeney upon his retirement and wish this bill clarifies that State government holds I am hopeful that my colleagues in the him well with all future endeavors. the primary management authority over wildlife House will see the importance of conveying resources unless the Federal managing agen­ this Federal property, property that is no longer needed by the Federal Government, CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNI­ cy can show specific statutory authority that VERSARY OF THE SANTA BAR­ requires otherwise. but is significant to the local entities that will directly benefit from it. BARA MENTAL HEALTH ASSO­ This legislation is needed to ensure that CIATION Americans who enjoy the outdoors can utilize Mr. · Speaker, I commend this legislation to our public lands. There have been too many my colleagues and urge their support for its instances where Federal agencies have prompt enactment. HON. WALTER H. CAPPS closed lands to hunting and fishing with little to OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no explanation to the sportsmen's community. CONGRATULATIONS TO CAPTAIN The sportsmen's bill of rights will help keep EUGENE SWEENEY Thursday, May 22 , 1997 these lands open as long as sportsman's use Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to does not interfere with the primary use of the HON. BART STUPAK recognize the Santa Barbara Mental Health land. Association, which is located in my district and This bill is very important to the people of OF MICHIGAN celebrates its 50th anniversary today. Histori­ the State of Alaska. The Federal Government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cally, the needs of people with mental illness controls over 242 million acres in our State, Thursday, May 22, 1997 have often been neglected and forgotten. The which makes up 66 percent of Alaska's total Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, as a retired Santa Barbara Mental Health Association was land area. To put it into perspective, the Fed­ member of the Michigan State Police, it is an formed in 1947 by caring people who recog­ eral lands in Alaska add up to over twice the honor for me to bring to the attention of the nized the inadequacies in the care which men­ total area of the entire State of California. This House of Representatives and the American tally ill people received, and were determined bill helps the Federal agencies keep these public the celebration of the retirement of a never to allow these individuals to be ignored. public lands open to use of our sportsmen and former colleague, a constituent and most im­ Today, the volunteers and staff of the asso­ I urge its swift passage. portantly, a friend, Capt. Eugene David ciation run two group homes and a drop-in Sweeney from the Michigan State Police. center providing classes, support groups, INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Throughout his distinguished 30 year ca­ meals, and a friendly atmosphere to mentally reer, Captain Sweeney has exemplified the at­ ill people. To the families of persons with men­ HON. BARBARA CUBIN tributes and personal qualities it takes to tal illness, the association offers education and achieve the respect he has earned and the of­ support services. The association also helps OF WYOMING ficial commendations he has received. As a build understanding in the community by put­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the 67th Recruit School in 1967, ting people in contact with, and educating Thursday, May 22, 1997 he quickly rose through the ranks and was them about, the challenges and triumphs of Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, today I introduce promoted to Sergeant on October 2, 1977, the mentally disabled. legislation to transfer 190 acres of Federal and was transferred to the Fire Marshal Divi­ Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take a mo­ land to Park County, WY. The legislation is sion at First District Headquarters in Lansing, ment to thank my dear friend Tom Rogers the result of 5 years of dedication and hard MI. who will be honored by the Mental Health As­ work by the Cody Country Chamber of Com­ His leadership and abilities soon provided sociation for his years of dedicated service merce and the Cody Economic Development the basis for additional promotions, including and outstanding achievement on behalf of per­ Council. I also extend a special thanks to Paul one 8 month span in 1981 when he was pro­ sons with mental illness. As a county super­ Hoffman, executive director of the Cody Coun­ moted to lieutenant, then first lieutenant, and visor and well-respected leader of our commu­ try Chamber of Commerce, for his unwavering post commander of the Negaunee Post. In nity, Tom Rogers has had the courage and commitment in getting this matter resolved. 1989, he was again promoted to inspector for ability to stand up and work for those people May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9459 who most need a friend and advocate. And as The first meeting of which we have a ance ended with a banquet at the Albert everyone on the central coast knows, Mr. record was held at the home of Brother Hec­ Gardner Boyden Gymnasium. Speaker, Tom's courage and strength of spirit tor Orr, in the East Parish of Bridgewater, At the February 24 , 1964 meeting of the on June 30, 1797. On October 2, officers of The Lodge, a committee was appointed to look are shining brightly in the face of his own per­ Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts sonal adversity. came to Bridgewater, and at that time Most into the advisability of either remodeling Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me today in Worshipful Paul Revere consecrated and con­ the lodge building or erecting a new Temple. commending Tom Rogers and the Santa Bar­ stituted Fellowship Lodge. For a number of years it had become increas­ bara Mental Health Association for their years The charter of Fellowship Lodge is dated ingly apparent that extensive repairs would of service to the community. June 15, 1797, and is worthy of special men­ have to be made to the old structure, which tion. It is signed by Most Worshipful Paul had been the home of Fellowship lodge for Revere. During his term of office, twenty­ nearly 100 years. The building was struc­ " HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY TO three new lodges were formed, and several of turally weak and the lodge room on the third FELLOWSHIP LODGE" these have their original charter. Fellowship floor was a potential firetrap. After consider­ Lodge is one of these. able study, by this committee and others In order to appreciate the period in which that follows, at the May 2, 1996 meeting, HON. BARNEY FRANK Fellowship Lodge was formed, it would be erection of a new building on the same site OF MASSACHUSE'ITS well to note what was happening in our coun­ was recommended and it was voted to pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try in 1797. George Washington had just com­ ceed with the project. pleted his second term, and in March, 1797, Thursday, May 22, 1997 The building committee then set to work John Adams, second president of the United in earnest. A brochure was prepared showing Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker. States, had been inaugurated. The corner­ plans for the proposed new Temple, and at One of the most interesting aspects of rep­ stone of the first Capitol building in Wash­ the June 6th communication a drive for resenting Massachusetts is our history as one ington had just been laid with elaborate Ma­ funds was initiated, with Brother Thomas sonic ceremonies, in which George Wash­ of the original 13 States, and as a place ington took part. The Town of Bridgewater Carroll, our oldest member; making the first where much of America began. was composed of what is now Brockton, West contribution. Arrangements were made for One great example of this is the Fellowship Bridgewater, East Bridgewater and Bridge­ the Lodge to meet in the quarters of Lodge, A.F. & A.M. in Bridgewater, MA. water. Satucket Lodge in East Bridgewaterr. Late On June 15 this lodge will celebrate its In 1835, due to the strong anti-Masonic in July, demolition of the old building was begun. Construction proceeded with few 200th anniversary. On that day in 1797, the feeling which prevailed throughout this na­ tion, the Lodge voted to suspend its regular interruptions, and by the fall of 1967 the grand master of Masons in Massachusetts building was ready for occupancy. went to the town of Bridgewater to present a meetings. From 1835-1845, only one candidate received the degrees. The charter was never charter to Fellowship Lodge, and that same September 7, 1967, was a Red Letter Day in surrendered during this time. Tradition in­ the history of Fellowship Lodge. On that charter remains in Fellowship Lodge in Bridge­ forms us that it was concealed in the caves day, officers of the Most Worshipful Grand water today. Of particular interest is that the of the Jonathan Ames house on South Street Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts came to grand master who made that trip is a man in West Bridgewater. Bridgewater, and Most Worshipful Thomas who made another, more well known trip in Regular meetings were resumed in Sep­ A. Booth presided over the laying of the cor­ Massachusetts 20 years earlier-Paul Revere. tember, 1845, and a period of lively Masonic nerstone and dedication of the new Temple. And the man who organized the petition drive activity took place. By 1868, 140 new mem­ Masons from far and near taxed the capacity to open a lodge of Masons in Bridgewater, bers had been added to the rolls. of the lodge room to participate in the tradi­ In 1869, Fellowship Lodge purchased its Hector Orr, preceded myself and my House tional Masonic ceremonies. Then, on April 3, first permanent home, located on the site of 1968, a mortgage-burning ceremony pro­ colleagues to Washington. the present Temple. In 1872, a third story was I congratulate the members of the lodge for claimed the Lodge's freedom from added to form the lodge room which many of encumberances. Thus, the hopes and plans of their persistence in preserving this important us came to know so well. Fellowship Lodge came to fruition, and an­ part of our history. Massachusetts flourishes in On June 15, 1897, the 100th Anniversary was other page added to the story of Masonry in part because our citizens recognize the value observed. Apparently the whole town partici­ Bridgewater. of maintaining our strong historical traditions pated, for a newspaper list of decorated No account of the building of the Temple even as we are pioneers in so many break­ buildings includes practically all public and commercial buildings, as well as many would be complete without credit being through technologies. It is I think of great note homes. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, given to those whose efforts and contribu­ that the town of Bridgewater is the home both Most Worshipful Charles G. Hutchinson, and tions made it possible. First, to the Building of this 200-year-old lodge, begun with a char­ many members of Grand Lodge were in at­ Committee, who labored so tirelessly for a ter by Paul Revere when he was grand master tendance. After an hour-long parade, an an­ period of more than two years, studying, of Masons, and also the John Joseph Moakley niversary meeting was held, followed by a planning, and finally supervising the build­ Technology Center at Bridgewater State Col­ banquet. the Reverend Dr. George C. ing construction. Second, to all those who lege, which is a state-of-the-art facility helping Lorimer, minister of Tremont Temple, deliv­ subscribed so generously to the drive for residents of the area master the latest in tele­ ered the principal address. One report states funds. Third, to the memory of those whose that over 800 attended. communications skills. Mr. Speaker I ask that gifts and bequests were largely responsible In 1922, the 125th Anniversary was observed for our being able to build without incurring the history of this lodge, written by Luther with a church service, ladies' night, and a indebtedness: namely, Brothers Elmer Edson Hayden, Jr., be printed here as an important commemorative communication. The grand Kimball and John Gardner Braman; Paul Re­ example of how a community can nurture and Lodge was represented by the Right Worship­ vere, great-grandson of the signer of our be nurtured by its history. ful Senior Grand Warden. charter; Mrs. Flora T. Little, widow of In 1936, according to Right Worshipful Her­ HISTORICAL H!GHLIGHT&-1797-1972 Brother Walter S. Little; and Mrs. Eleanor bert K. Pratt, " the Lodge was swept with a G. Reynolds, daughter of Brother Harry H. (By Worshipful Luther L. Hayden, Jr.) wave of dramatic fervor." The Fellowship Bragdon, Lodge treasurer for thirty-nine The first record of any movement toward Players were organized, and for several years years. To these, and many others, Fellowship the formation of the Lodge bears the date of a different play by Worshipful Carl H. Claudy Lodge owes a debt of undying gratitude. October 1, 1796. At that time, a group of Ma­ was produced annually. Invitations were re­ sons of the old town of Bridgewater, desirous ceived from far and wide, and the Players For 175 years, Fellowship Lodge has sur­ of having a meeting-place at or near their traveled from Provincetown to Boston, ap­ vived through wars, depressions and the place of abode, appointed a committee to pearing before an estimated ten thousand anti-Masonic period, and has prospered. It present a petition to the nearest Lodge. The Masons. During World War IT. the Players has become a recognized and respected influ­ petition was signed by Hector Orr, Charles submerged, but every now and then they sur­ ence for good in the community. As a unit of Angier, Josiah Otis, Noah Fearing, Isaac face, upon request, to reenact their perennial a great Fraternity, international in its Lazell, Nathan Lazeli, and Joseph Lazell. It favorite " A Rose on The Altar." scope, we should like to feel that it has was presented to Orphan's Hope Lodge of On June 15, 1947, the Lodge celebrated its played its part in the promotion of Brotherly Weymouth, asking for a recommendation to 150th Anniversary with church services and a Love, Relief and Truth to all men the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge that it special communication. Most Worshipful "whereever dispersed over the face of this grant a charter for a lodge in Bridgewater, to Samuel H. Wragg and several other Grand earth." May God grant that its future be as be called Fellowship Lodge. Lodge officers were our guests. The observ- bright as its past. 9460 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 TRIBUTE TO DARLENE The objective of this unique method is to apply public housing development is a bonafide suc­ REINKE MEYER prevention and early intervention strategies for cess story, due in part to one program making elementary school children to reduce suspen­ a difference in its public housing residents' HON. ROY BLUNT sions and promote parental involvement. For lives-the Growing Experience. The Growing OF MISSOURI the current school year, Ray also assumed Experience is a year-long training program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES primary responsibility for the design and imple­ open to county public housing residents to mentation for the Harrison School's " Enrich­ prepare them for landscape business develop­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 ment After School Program." ment and employment. The project is improv­ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, Darlene Ray received an undergraduate degree in ing the quality of life for public housing resi­ Reinkemeyer became executive director of the philosophy from the University of Notre Dame dents by providing strong job training and edu­ Missouri Funeral Directors Association in 1992 in 1973. He also received a masters degree in cational opportunities that lead to self-suffi­ and almost immediately members noticed elementary education from Indiana University ciency. Since the program's inception in April something had changed for the better. in 1975 and a masters degree in social work 1996, one-third of the resident trainees have With Darlene's directing, memberships in­ from Western Michigan University in 1978. moved out of public housing and into private creased sharply, membership services tripled, Ray has also completed all coursework and residences. Clearly, the Growing Experience is and the association's programs for continuing examinations for Western University's Edu­ proof that a chronically unemployed commu­ education seminars, licensure, and profes­ cation Leadership Doctoral Program. nity can transform itself into a community that sional development were enhanced and Ray's awards and achievements are numer­ embraces work. scheduled on a more frequent basis. ous and illustrate an extensive and distin­ I am proud to announce that the Growing The MFDA Newsletter took on a new life guished career in assisting children. In addi­ Experience, a program of the Los Angeles with added information and diverse adver­ tion to being named Indiana's School Social County Community Development Commission, tising. The newsletter is now regarded as one Worker of the Year, Ray has also been named was named a semifinalist in the Ford Founda­ of the best in the country. the local Social Worker of the Year for South tion's 1997 Innovations in American Govern­ Reinkemeyer was a key figure in restoring Bend Schools and Teacher of the Year at Har­ ment Awards competition. One of the Nation's credibility to the Missouri Funeral Trust by de­ rison Elementary School in 1996 and 1997. most prestigious public-service prizes, the In­ veloping effective contracts, folders, and forms Additionally, Ray was awarded the Martin Lu­ novations Awards recognize governmental ini­ and implementing a computerized record ther King Community Service Award in Janu­ tiatives that provide creative solutions to social keeping system that gave the system new ac­ ary 1997, the Co-Social Worker of the Year for and economic problems. Being named a semi­ countability, and reduced costs. The MFT now South Bend Schools in 1995 and 1996, and finalist in this competition underlines what manages $30 million. The system the UCAADA Community Service Award in those of us in Los Angeles County have Reinkemeyer authored has been copied in August 1994. known for the last year-that Carmelites is a other States. · Mr. Speaker, I am especially proud to rec­ pioneer in helping people to help themselves. Darlene also put the Missouri Funeral Direc­ ognize Ray's achievement in establishing a re­ I congratulate the Carmelites housing devel­ tors Association into the information age, too. gional site for the Indiana Chapter's Books for opment and the Los Angeles Community De­ The MFDA is on the Internet and its offices Kids Foundation in 1996. This innovative pro­ velopment Commission for its recognition in are computerized. In the last year, she was in­ gram focuses on early literacy as a critical part this national competition. Carmelites is a prime strumental in providing the MDFA with new of­ of the foundation from which a child learns example of defining a program's success by fices and headquarters building. The Associa­ and improves in mind and spirit, and becomes how many people graduate to self-sufficiency tion, with Reinkemeyer at the helm, is finan­ a contributing member of the family and the and no longer need its assistance. cially stable with a sound process of planning community. As a member of the House Com­ and acquisition of assets and capital improve­ mittee on Education and the Workforce, my ef­ ments. forts to provide greater opportunity for young PERSONAL EXPLANATION Darlene Reinkemeyer has decided to leave people are significantly bolstered by the con­ her position, and funeral home directors in tributions of selfless individuals like Ray Turn­ HON. SONNY BONO Missouri will miss her. Her efforts have im­ er, whose ongoing contributions continue to OF CALIFORNIA proved the profession in Missouri to the ben­ provide an unrivaled source of inspiration and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efit of those persons who need their services motivation for America's youth. in times of great bereavement. We wish Dar­ Mr. Speaker, Ray Turner is a shining exam­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 lene Reinkemeyer the very best in her pur­ ple of the importance of our Nation's out­ Mr. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I am writing to suits. standing teachers and social workers, whose clarify my position regarding the Employment, tireless contributions provide an invaluable Training, and Literacy Enhancement Act of service to our community. I am confident that 1997, H.R. 1385. Regrettably, on May 16, HONORING RAY L. TURNER Ray will continue to play a constructive and 1997, my vote on final passage of this legisla­ important role in influencing the lives of chil­ tion was improperly recorded, rollcall vote No. HON. TIM ROEMER dren and all of those who come into contact 138. Let the record show that it was my intent OF INDIANA with him. to vote "nay" on final passage in accord with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my position opposing this bill. While I appre­ ciate the efforts of my colleagues in this en­ Thursday, May 22 , 1997 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE deavor, I deeply feel this is a wrong direction Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, it is a great CARMELITOS PUBLIC HOUSING for us to turn. Thank you for recognizing my honor to rise today in appreciation of Mr. Ray DEVELOPMENT position regarding these important matters. L. Turner, a loyal and dedicated friend who has been named the Indiana School Social HON. STEPHEN HORN Worker of the Year for 1997. It is truly an OF CALIFORNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION honor for me to recognize Ray, who has con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistently demonstrated generosity and selfless Thursday, May 22, 1997 HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO dedication to the children of northern Indiana. OF NEW JERSEY As the school social worker at Harrison Ele­ Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S mentary School in South Bend, IN, Ray has praise the Carmelites public housing develop­ dedicated himself to promoting the academic ment, located in North Long Beach. It wasn't Thursday, May 22, 1997 and social advancement of students in a host long ago that a public housing site in my dis­ Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I seek rec­ of important areas including home visits, crisis trict of Long Beach epitomized what is wrong ognition to speak out of order. Mr. Speaker, prevention, and an innovative approach known with public housing today. Crime-ridden neigh­ last Friday, May 16, my wife fulfilled a lifelong as early intervention, which Ray designed and borhoods and rundown units plagued families dream. Having stayed at home to raise our is now in the second year of implementing. living in this community. Today, the Carmelites two children, my wife had recently returned to May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9461 school to get her degree in education. Last City Managers' Association, California Parks Recently, Mr. Morrell's class won the Ne­ Friday, she. achieved that goal in a com­ and Recreation Society, Rotary International, vada State competition sponsored by the Cen­ mencement ceremony at Rowan University in Lambda Alpha and Community Redevelop­ ter for Civic Education. The competition tested my district. I could not be more proud of her. ment Association. students on their knowledge of the Constitu­ Needless to say, because I attended my I would like to take the opportunity to say tion. For their efforts, Mr. Morrell's class rep­ wife's commencement I was unable to attend thank you to Mr. Molendyk for his dedication, resented the State of Nevada at the national Friday's session and was therefore forced to influence and involvement in our community. finals which were held in Washington, DC. At miss votes that day. However, I wish to submit He has served as a fine representative of mu­ the national finals, Mr. Morrell's class was fur­ for the record that had I been present, I would nicipal government. It is a great pleasure for ther distinguished when they were recognized have voted "no" on the Owens amendment, me to congratulate Mr. Ron Molendyk on his as the best nonfinalist team from the Western and "yes" on final passage of the bill H.R. outstanding career and offer my best wishes States region. 1385. for continued success in his future endeavors. Through this competition, each student demonstrated his or her knowledge of the Constitution before simulated congressional CONGRATULATIONS TO RON HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TO committees made of constitutional scholars, MOLENDYK WNAM-AM lawyers, journalists, and government leaders. Unfortunately, for too many Americans under­ HON. KEN CALVERT HON. JAY W. JOHNSON standing the Constitution and appreciating the OF CALIFORNIA OF WISCONSIN protection of liberty it affords us is a duty left IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unrealized. However, with the example of young students devoting their free time to par­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 Thursday, May 22, 1997 ticipate in a scholarly competition, I am con­ Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I am here Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I fident that our Nation will have the leadership today to acknowledge the outstanding career rise today to honor broadcasting excellence to take us into the 21st century and increase of Ron Molendyk. Mr. Molendyk, who has an­ and the 50th anniversary of WNAM-AM in our collective knowledge of one of the most nounced his retirement, serves as the city Neenah, WI. revolutionary documents in human history. manager for the city of Lake Elsinore, CA. Friday, May 23, 1997, will mark 50 years I would like to offer my congratulations to Having worked with Mr. Molendyk for many that WNAM has provided information and en­ Mr. Morrell, Scott Bernth, William Britton, years, I am truly sorry to hear this pillar of the tertainment to residents of the Fox Valley, an Dana Buck, Scott Collins, Marci Conant, Jill community say goodbye. However, I am ex­ invaluable public service. WNAM Radio, Conk, Gina Eusanio, Desiree Evans, Brenna tremely pleased to see a long life of hard work whose call letters reflect Neenah and Flood, Neeloufar Gharavi, Michael Grizzaffi, be rewarded with the celebration of retirement. Menasha, is one of the oldest radio voices in April Jones, Parminder Kang, Sioh Lee, Mr. Molendyk has served in municipal gov­ northeast Wisconsin. As such, it has provided Cassie Martin, Jesseca Master, Andreas ernment for 35 years and he has been dedi­ a continuous record of the history of radio as Mauer, Chairat Meevsin, Nicholas North, Jen­ cated to the city of Lake Elsinore for 13 years. it emerged across the Nation. From the old nifer Patterson, Charles Posnecker, Scott He began his career as the recreation leader days of network radio soap operas to the vet­ Pringle, Yoan Rodriguez, Jeffrey Sherman, for the city of Buena Park. He then moved on eran broadcasting personality Ron Ross, who David Simpson, Michael Sweker, Jack to become area supervisor for the recreations holds forth every morning on the air, WNAM Tomassian, Benjamin Tripoli, Brianna Winters, and parks department for the city of Long has been a constant radio companion to thou­ Michael Wucinich, and Kate Raby. Nevadans Beach, director of recreation and parks for the sands of listeners at 1280 on their AM radio are very proud of their achievement. city of Bell, director of community services for dial. Mr. Speaker, I applaud these young Ameri­ the city of Brea and the traffic commissioner Every day, listeners tune in to WNAM to cans and the Center for Civic Education for for the city of Placentia. Drive, determination, hear hourly local, regional, State, and national their months of hard work. Mr. Morrell and his and many years of experience paid off for Mr. news. And, of course, it is the place to hear class will undoubtedly treasure this experience Molendyk when he was hired as the city man­ Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, the McGuire for a lifetime. ager/city clerk for the city of Rolling Hills and and Andrews Sisters, and many other popular then, later, as the city manager for the city of entertainers. Lake Elsinore. As a former broadcaster myself and as H.R. 1702, THE COMMERCIAL SPACE The position of city manager incorporates all someone who knows the hard work and dedi­ ACT OF 1997 of the requirements of a corporate adminis­ cation it takes to operate, maintain, and con­ trator, as well as the responsibility of providing tinue great programming on a radio station, I HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. leadership and representation to the commu­ want to thank WNAM for their service to Wis­ OF WISCONSIN nity on behalf of the city council and staff. As consin and I wish them many more years of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city manager, Mr. Molendyk has served as the excellence on the radio. Thursday, May 22, 1997 negotiator to bring commercial and residential Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to help development to the city of Lake Elsinore. To me honor WNAM and wish them a hearty Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, the emphasize the priceless asset of the city, the happy 50th anniversary. United States is a country built by the sweat, lake, Mr. Molendyk has been a leader in the ingenuity, successes, and failure of its people, development of recreation and tourism. not its Government. Our history was written He has also been the key contact for rela­ CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. NA­ well outside of Washington, before the beltway tions between the city and other levels of gov­ THANIEL MORRELL AND THE was ever constructed. The American model of ernment. On many occasions, Mr. Molendyk STUDENTS OF E.W. CLARK HIGH progress is one that draws on the skills, en­ has been the liaison for my office when ad­ SCHOOL ergy, and honest work of our citizens. It is a dressing city issues affected by the Federal model in which Government ultimately plays a Government, such as flood control, transpor­ HON. JOHN E. ENSIGN subordinate role. tation, and the environment. His knowledge of OF NEVADA . Sometimes we forget that when it comes to and passion for the city of Lake Elsinore has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outer space. Because the Government put a been a vital asset to me during my first two man on the Moon, some supporters of space terms as the congressional representative for Thursday, May 22, 1997 development have thought that only Govern­ the Elsinore Valley. Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ment was capable of developing this newest Mr. Molendyk received his bachelor of arts bring my colleagues' attention to the tremen­ frontier. But this is the wrong mindset to have in recreation and master of science in admin­ dous accomplishments of an outstanding in a country that does not revolve around istration from California State University, Long teacher, Mr. Nathaniel Morrell, and group of Washington and whose energies must not be Beach. He is a member of the International young students from E.W. Clark High School trapped by the gravity well of Federal deficits. City Managers' Association, Inland Empire in Las Vegas, NV. If we expect, or accept, that Government will 9462 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 do for us in space what the American people that America's elected officials have supported ing to a RAND Corp. study, the global market did for themselves in developing this country, them regardless of party, whether they are in for nonmilitary GPS goods and services could then we will have lost the vision of our Found­ the White House or in the Congress. We've reach $8.47 billion by the year 2000. Other ing Fathers. We will have ceased to be Amer­ done, in legislation, the things that the Amer­ governments are considering entering this ican. ican people have asked for, we're moving area of space activity. Because our national Fortunately, the can-do attitude that built Government out of the way. security and economic interests are better this country still exists beyond the beltway, But the job is not done. We've heard it from served if the U.S. system becomes the world and even in many corners of Washington. constituents and we've experienced it our­ standard, the bill encourages the President to There are legions of citizens who don't work selves: The Federal bureaucracy does not al­ enter into regional agreements with foreign for the Government or a government con­ ways apply law or policy in the manner that governments to secure the U.S. GPS as the tractor, but who are opening our next frontier the Congress and the White House intend. In­ world's standard. This encouragement will in outer space. They're using their own sweat, stead of serving the Nation's interest in pro­ strengthen the administration's negotiating po­ their own creativity, their own insight, and their moting commercial space, bureaucracies sition by presenting a united front overseas own money to create one of the fastest grow­ serve their self-interest in expanding turf, without tying its hands to reach the best ing areas of commercial activity in this coun­ accreting regulatory power, and stifling cre­ agreement. try: commercial space. In 1995, the commer­ ativity. The bill I am introducing today reverses Fourth, the bill streamlines the process of cial space industry generated $7.5 billion in the increasing bureaucratization of commercial obtaining a license to operate a commercial revenue. For the last decade, it has been one space and the tendency by the Government to remote sensing satellite. The Government has of our fastest growing industries and has prov­ grow and stifle this industry. The Commercial issued seven licenses to the industry to image the Earth from space, enabling our commer­ en relatively recession-proof. Space Act of 1997 levers the legislative and cial sector to compete with a host of cor­ Today, commercial space businesses are regulatory process for space launch, space re­ porate, government, and quasi-private entities employing thousands of people in various entry, and remote sensing back to the track it from other countries seeking to dominate glob­ commercial activities, including communica­ was meant to be on when Congress enacted al remote sensing markets. U.S. leadership of tions, space launch, remote sensing applica­ and the White House approved commercial this industry is crucial if we are to ensure that tions, and navigation. The services are grow­ space legislation. its benefits accrue to Americans and that the ing by leaps and bounds, as is U.S. employ­ We designed this bill around the Clinton ad­ global industry remains under the control of ment in the industry. We use communication ministration's space policies, in particular, as the United States. If we allow foreign entities satellites launched on commercial rockets to they relate to remote sensing, space transpor­ to lead the industry, then we will lose insight make international calls fc;>r a fraction of the tation, and navigation from space. We de­ into and control over the use of high-resolution cost we paid decades ago. We have a com­ signed this bill around those policies because remote sensing imagery during times of crisis. mercial sector investing in new rockets to they are good policies. They strike an appro­ This bill lays the foundation to ensure that lower the costs of getting to space. We have priate balance among our Nation's interest in American industry can set the pace of tech­ companies investing in new space instruments promoting commercial space activity, creating nical change in the industry so that we do not to do the kind of research that pays immeas­ high-tech jobs, protecting our national security, cede control over it to another country. urable returns in the outyears, We have re­ preserving the public safety, and increasing Fifth, the bill requires the Government to mote sensing applications . companies using our technical competitiveness. We've insisted procure commercial space transportation serv­ space imagery to better understand flooding that Federal agencies and departments do the ices, instead of buying rockets. When the and more realistically estimate damage. things they are obligated to do. We've aviation industry began in this country, the Tomorrow, we can look forward to an explo­ strengthened some of the policies and set Government procured air mail services from sion in remote sensing after the first privately specific limits on the power and authority of the commercial sector, allowing the market to financed satellites are launched this year. We the Federal Government. By taking these determine the pace of innovation in the indus­ can look forward to an explosion in commu­ steps, we're creating a stable business envi­ try. The results of this decision made Amer­ nication services, as companies fill low- and ronment in which the commercial sector can ica's aeronautics industry the world's leader in medium-Earth orbits with constellations of raise capital, develop a business plan, hire just a few decades. We need to do the same communication satellites. We can look forward employees, and offer a space good or service thing for space and bring market mechanisms to cheap access to space that is an order of with the expectation that the Government into the process of launching Government magnitude less costly and more reliable than won't keep changing the rules. payloads. The bill does make appropriate ex­ today's ballistic vehicles. We may even look The bill does several things, but let me limit ceptions, including giving the Defense Depart­ forward to space tourism, which NASA is al­ my comments to the highlights. ment considerable discretion in areas of na­ ready studying in a joint venture with industry. First, we direct NASA to study the prospects tional security. The American people have spoken on this for commercial development, augmentation, or This bill is based on legislation, H.R. 3936, issue. We value commercial space. We want servicing of the international space station, in­ that the House passed under suspension last it to succeed. We want to participate in open­ cluding the funds that we might save through year. That bill had broad bipartisan support ing the space frontier. Over the past decade, greater commercial involvement. and we worked very closely with the adminis­ the Science Committee had led the way under Second, we amend the Commercial Space tration to ensure that it was consistent with Republican and Democratic management to Launch Act to give the commercial sector the President Clinton's objectives. After all, the pass the legislation necessary to enable these legal ability to reenter Earth's atmosphere and President's policies help achieve our goals. industries to succeed, with bills ranging from return space payloads to Earth. This is a vital This is one area where there is very little polit­ the original Commercial Space Launch Act of portion of the bill, as a handful of companies ical disagreement. In the end, a Republican 1984 to the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act are building commercial reusable launch vehi­ Congress and a Democratic White House can of 1992. Over the past decade, the office of cles which will need to reenter Earth's atmos­ look back on a spirit of cooperation among the the President-whether it was held by Repub­ phere and land after delivering their payloads Nation's elected officials last year. The bill licans or Democrats-has developed and im­ to orbit. NASA's own X-33 program is leading didn't become law because it was sent to the posed policies intended to expand the ability technology in this direction, so Congress and Senate in the waning days of the 104th Con­ of the commercial sector to lead this country the White House must act soon to make com­ gress. By sending this bill to the Senate during in space. None of these initiatives required a mercial reentry from space legal. the first session of the 105th Congress, we will new government program. Instead of spending Third, the bill confirms and supports the be giving the Senators enough time to review money, we've saved it by expanding the tech­ President's policies on the global positioning and pass the bill. I hope that we can maintain nical and industrial base for space. We've system [GPS]. GPS is a space-based system the same level of cooperation and com­ saved money by reducing the amount of over­ that people can use to determine their precise promise as we experienced last year. Just as head that Government has to pay on its own. position on Earth. Although it is a military sys­ we worked on a bipartisan basis in the House We've saved money by creating new jobs, tem, the Reagan administration decided a last year, and just as we worked with the ad­ new technologies, new expertise, and new ca­ decade ago that its signal would be available ministration to move the bill forward, I am pabilities that tax dollars didn't have to pay for. to civilian users. Since then, the civil and com­ looking forward to working with the bill's sup­ These benefits are so simple, and so direct, mercial uses of GPS have exploded. Accord- porters in the Senate this Congress. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9463 As important as this bill is, it is not the last do more. No child in this country should be ing civility from our political life. This agree­ and final word on commercial space develop­ without health insurance. We should see this ment is clear evidence that only by working to­ ment or Government's role in it. It takes sev­ provision as a start in addressing this critical gether in a bipartisan fashion can we bring eral very solid, but incremental steps down the need throughout our country. about solutions to very complex issues. path the American people have said they want As the Representatives of one of the most I urge my colleagues to support this budget to go. The changes we are making here are beautiful districts in the Nation, I am pleased resolution. vital to providing the stable business environ­ that the agreement also provides funding to ment that any young and growing industry double the pace of cleanup at Superfund toxic needs to expand. To paraphrase Neil Arm­ waste sites; increases funding for community TRffiUTE TO THE strong as he leapt to the lunar surface 28 redevelopment of contaminated urban areas STEPHANOPOULOS FAMILY years ago, these small steps add up to one (so called "brown fields"); and increases fund­ giant leap. ing for ensuring the beauty of our National HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Parks. OF NEW YORK But like many of my colleagues here today, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON I am concerned about the amount of sav­ Thursday, May 22 , 1997 THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1998 ings-$155 billion-to the Medicare program. These cuts will force a rise in seniors' pre­ Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in SPEECH OF miums of perhaps more than $5 per month by honor of a family that has demonstrated an HON. WALTER H. CAPPS the year 2002 and put additional financial bur­ unfaltering commitment to community service. OF CALIFORNIA dens on physicians and hospitals. I fear that Tonight, the annual Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter [NCS] will honor the Stephanopoulos IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such deep cuts could do serious damage to the quality of health care provided to seniors family at a Greek festival benefit in Manhattan. Tuesday, May 20 , 1997 and I hope that we can work together here in Rev. Dr. Robert Stephanopoulos, a priest of The House in Committee of the Whole the House to ensure that these cuts are done the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America House on the State of the Union had under as responsibly as possible. for 38 years, has been dean of the Creek Or­ consideration the concurrent resolution (H. In addition, there are many wasteful Gov­ thodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Con. Res. 84) establishing the Congressional ernment programs that were not included in Trinity since 1982. He is renowned ecumenist, budget for the U.S. Government for the fiscal the agreement that could save billions of tax­ theologian, lecturer, and pastor and has devel­ year 1998 and setting forth appropriate budg­ payer dollars and lessen the cuts to important oped innovative social outreach programs in etary levels for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and the greater Catholic community. 2002. programs like Medicare. For example, mining laws are still governed Nikki Stephanopoulos has dedicated much Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in by a law written in 1872, which gives away bil­ of her life to volunteer service. As a founding support of the budget resolution. Though I lions of dollars in mineral rights on taxpayer member of NCS, she has served on its board have strong doubts about some of its provi­ land for almost nothing. The Congressional for 10 years; she is also the news and infor­ sions and fully oppose others, I am confident Budget Office estimates that updating this law mation officer of the Greek Orthodox Arch­ that this budget is, on balance, in the best in­ would save $1.5 billion over 5 years and pro­ diocese. terest of my constituents and the country. tect the environment. We also continue to sub­ Father Robert and Nikk's children are just This budget is a victory for fiscal responsi­ sidize the building of roads in our national for­ as dedicated to social causes as their parents. bility. It offers sensible tax relief while increas­ ests and to sell taxpayer-owned timber at Anastasia spent a year in Santiago, Chile, as ing our commitment to education, health and below market rates, at a cost of $300 million a housemother for orphans and assisting in environmental protection-all while achieving annually. Subsidies for the cotton and sugar the administration of a school for children a balanced budget by 2002. programs cost taxpayers billions each year. under the aegis of a Orthodox convent. The capital gains tax reductions will help I also have questions about the Pentagon's Anastasia is now a nun at Convent of St. May small businesses, family farms and high-tech budget. While I am a strong supporter of our Magdalene, situated in the slope of the Mount companies throughout this country. Lower in­ armed services, we must subject the Penta­ of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemene. terest rates will free up capital, allow greater gon's $263 billion annual budget to the same George, former senior advisor to President expansion for growing sectors of our econ­ scrutiny at the rest of the Federal Govern­ Clinton, is now a professor at Columbia Uni­ omy, and reward risk-taking entrepreneurs. ment. versity, an ABC news analyst and a News­ The likely $500,000 exemption of profits from As with any major piece of Federal legisla­ week contributing columnist. He has spent two home sales will encourage home ownership tion that covers such a broad range of issues, 6 week period working at refugee camps in and give many taxpayers flexibility with their there is a lot to like and dislike about the pro­ the Sudan. Since his undergraduate days at largest financial asset. posed budget agreement. But we must not Columbia University, George has participated I am particularly pleased that the new budg­ succumb to the temptation to abandon the in the Big Brother Program and other philan­ et proposal calls for the strongest Federal sup­ process because there may be particular pro­ thropic efforts in New York and Washington. port of education in 30 years. It strengthens visions with which we disagree. Marguarite is an active member of Sts. Con­ the Head Start program to include an addi­ I believe that we must return a measure of stantine and Helen Cathedral in Cleveland, tional 200,000 young children by 2002 and civility to our public discourse. We mustn't fall OH , where she served for many years on the provides for 1 million tutors for older students into the abyss that the last Congress found board of trustees and for 5 years, chaired their who need help catching up. The expansion of itself in. Only by speaking with one another in 3-day Greek festival which attracted thou­ the Pell Grant programs and $35 billion in a civil and honorable fashion can we hope to sands of visitors every year. Marguarite re­ education tax credits will increase access for accomplish what the people of all our districts cently became the office manager for an or­ working families and their children to help have sent us here to do. thopedic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in them help themselves through the wonders of Republicans and Democrats will not work in Manhattan. higher education. a bipartisan fashion on every issue, nor do I Andrew, who is currently vice president/A&R I believe in welfare reform, but I opposed believe that they should. While there are dis­ for the Track Factory, was very involved in the the rank unfairness in last year's bill that tinct differences between our two parties, Rock The Vote campaign during the first Clin­ sought to end all benefits to legal immigrants. these disagreements should be seen as an il­ ton campaign. During the campaign, he as­ The provisions to restore benefits to elderly lustration of the strength of our democracy. sisted in providing music for college events; disabled legal immigrants will help impart But we cannot let these differences stand in following the election, he attended the signing some fairness to welfare reform. I also support the way of making compromises that move of the motor-voter bill at the White House. the tax incentives for businesses to help in­ our country forward, and Congress should not Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise crease welfare-to-work opportunities. return to the frustrating and unproductive days with me in this tribute to the Stephanopoulos This budget also restores health insurance of the recent past. family. The Neighborhood Coalition for Shel­ for half of our Nation's 10 million uninsured This budget resolution breaks the choke ter, whose benefit theme is "One Caring Fam­ children. While this is a good start, we must hold of partisan rancor that has been squeez- ily Can Make A Difference," has chosen an 9464 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 exemplary family to illustrate how one family child to their favorite fishing hole, where they This tax money is held in a special fund and can have an extraordinary impact on the lives can relax and get away from the pace of mod­ is apportioned to the States each year on the of people in need. Thank you. ern life. Hunting is done by 14 million Ameri­ basis of approved projects that contain match­ cans, who take to the woods in the autumn to ing State funds. Sports men and women have put venison in the larder or call the elusive tur­ jealously guarded these funds to assure that SPORTSMEN'S BILL OF RIGHTS key gobbler in the spring. For the individual, the money goes to the conservation of fish fishing and hunting bring out the qualities of and wildlife. As a result, the United States is HON. RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM independence and self-reliance that were so a world leader in conservation. This industri­ OF CALIFORNIA important to our forefathers. In their modern alized Nation has managed to restore much of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versions, fishing and hunting also require par­ its abundant original heritage of fish and wild­ ticipants to be law-abiding and ethical good Thursday , May 22 , 1997 life. The United States has both a large citizens of their communities. These are im­ human population, world class industrial base, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise portant values to retain and to inoculate in our and a wide diversity of healthy fish and wildlife today to introduce the Sportsmen's Bill of children. populations and conserved and nurtured habi­ Rights. I am joined today by Representatives · To a great extent, fishing and hunting are tats. JOHN TANNER (TN), DON YOUNG (AK), SAXBY pursued by so many people because of their REVIEW OF FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS CHAMBLISS (GA), COLLIN PETERSON (MN), BOB outdoors aspects. Since most people live in an The United States contains approximately SMITH (OR), RICHARD POMBO (CA), VIRGIL urban or suburban environment, a visit to the 2.3 billion acres of land. Westward expansion GOODE (VA), RICK HILL (MT), JAMES BARCIA woods, the fields or fishing streams is an im­ brought the Federal Government ownership of (MI), and CHRIS JOHN (LA). portant contact with the land. Fishing and over 80 percent of that land area. But over the hunting carries this contact a step further than THE SPORTSMEN'S BILL OF RIGHTS years, more than 1.1 billion acres were given The Sportsmen's Bill of Rights is intended to other outdoor activities, because in addition to to the States and private sector. The following knowing how to get along in the outdoors, provide a clear policy for Federal agencies to is a brief review of the agencies, authorities, fisherman and hunters must have a knowl­ follow in their administration and management and purpose of our Federal public lands: of our Federal public lands. This policy is for edge of the fish and wildlife they pursue and The Bureau of Land Management [BLM], Federal agencies, within the limits of the stat­ their place in the environment. Together, the under the U.S. Department of the Interior, ad­ love of the outdoors and the understanding of utes that they administer, to allow access to ministers nearly 268 million acres--41 per­ fish, wildlife, and the environment make an­ the Federal public lands under their jurisdiction cent-of Federal lands. These lands are pri­ glers and hunters important advocates for con­ for the purpose of fishing and hunting. The marily managed under the Federal Land Pol­ servation. It is their critical interests that are policy also requires that in the administration affected whenever something threatens our icy and Management Act of 1976 [FLPMA] of their authorities, the Federal agencies act fish and wildlife resources or the habitats in and the Public Rangelands Improvement Act so as to improve and enhance the quality of which they depend. of 1978 [PRIA]. Overall the BLM administers fishing and hunting opportunities on the Fed­ 521 recreation areas, 589 acres of critical en­ PITTMAN-ROBERTSON FUNDING eral public lands. vironmental concern-9.5 million acres-99 Most people are aware that President Teddy The bill contains several exceptions and ex­ research natural areas, 9 national conserva­ Roosevelt, an avid hunter and fisherman, clusions to take into account emergency situa­ launched America on its road to modern con­ tion areas, and cooperates with the National tions, national security concerns, public safety, servation. But not many people are aware that Park Service in managing 43 national natural and accepted management practices. In par­ this year is the 60th anniversary of the most landmarks. the BLM mission is to manage the ticular, the bill cannot be used to force the important piece of legislation in wildlife con­ public lands primarily under a multiple-use re­ opening of national parks and monuments ad­ servation in the world, the Pittman-Robertson gime on the basis of a sustained yield. BLM ministered by the National Park Service to Act. is also endowed to protect a variety of aspects fishing or hunting. Nor can it be used to force Pittman-Robertson, or P-R, was sponsored of its lands, provide food and habitat for fish, Federal agencies to change management and endorsed by anglers and hunters to as­ wildlife, and domestic animals, and provide for mandates and priorities established by statute. sure funding for fish and wildlife management outdoor recreation and human occupation and Its. intent is to guide the Federal land man­ by the States. It came at a time when America use. aging agencies in those areas where the basic was still recovering from the Depression. For The Forest Service, under the U.S. Depart­ authorizing legislation for management of a that reason alone, P-R was a remarkable act ment of Agriculture, administers nearly 192 particular unit leaves room for discretion and of sacrifice in the recovery and conservation of million acres-29 percent-of the Federal judgment by the agency. fish and wildlife. But what is most remarkable lands in the National Forest System. These The policy established by this bill is driven about P-R is its record of accomplishment. lands are primarily managed under the Forest by the recognition of the important role fishing The partnership between the capabilities of and Rangeland Renewable Resources Plan­ and hunting play in America. Both are rec­ the ·State f.ish and wildlife agencies and the ning Act of 1974 [RPA], as amended by the reational activities for millions of Americans. funds provided by P-R, are clearly responsible National Forest Management Act of 1976 They are also the driving forces in fish and for bringing back many species that were on [NFMA] and the Multiple-use Sustained-Yield wildlife conservation. With the growing urban­ their way to extinction. For example, at the be­ Act of 1960. Overall the Forest Service admin­ ization that our country has gone through in ginning of the century, the white-tailed deer isters 155 national forests, 20 national grass­ the 20th century, Americans have separated was nearly extinct in most places. Today it is lands, and 103 other units such as land utiliza­ from our connection with and understanding of so numerous in some parts of the country that tion projects, purchase units, and research the fishing and hunting activities of our great it is considered a problem. The wild turkey, and experimental area. There are also special pioneers and settlers. But fishing and hunting beaver, black bear, elk, pronghorn antelope, congressional designated areas, including 13 are important recreational activities for almost and many other species have also been national recreation areas, 2 national monu­ 75 million people. Sportsmen spend more than brought back to healthy levels thanks to the ments, national volcanic monuments in Wash­ $48 billion every year on their outdoor recre­ Federal-State partnership through P-R. ington and Oregon, 15 wildlife preserves or ation, supporting more than 1.3 million U.S. The role of anglers and hunters in making game refuges, and numerous other sites. The jobs. In addition, the enthusiasm of anglers P-R worked was twofold. First, anglers and Forest Service mission is to manage the pub­ and hunters for preserving their outdoor herit­ hunters joined the manufacturers who supply lic lands primarily on a multiple use, sustained age was tapped 60 years ago to create a sys­ them with equipment to develop, sponsor, and yield basis, for outdoor recreation, range, tim­ tem for wildlife conservation recognized world­ support this revolutionary legislation. Second, ber, watershed and wildlife and fish purpose. wide for its success at bringing back many and most important, anglers and hunters will­ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS], species that were decimated during the 19th ingly pay the excise taxes created by P-R. under the U.S. Department of the Interior, ad­ century. These taxes, in conjunction with the taxes ministers nearly 92 million acres-13 per­ Over 60 million Americans go fishing each paid by later laws modeled on P-R-the Din­ cent-of the Federal lands in the National year. Fishing activities range from the excite­ geii-Johnson Act and the Wallop-Breaux Act­ Wildlife Refuge System. These lands are pri­ ment of opening day in lakes and trout today raise $357 million annually for wildlife marily managed under the National Wildlife streams to the regular jaunts of parent and restoration. Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9465 and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. Overall THE INTRODUCTION OF THE generation enjoys today. With the trend to­ the FWS administers 511 national wildlife ref­ SPORTSMEN'S BILL OF RIGHTS wards increased urbanization, there is less uges, 17 4 waterfowl production areas, and 51 and less access for people to really enjoy the wildlife coordination units. Outside the National HON. COlliN C. PETERSON outdoors. Recreational hunting and fishing Wildlife Refuge System, the FWS also admin­ OF MINNESOTA strengthens family bonds and personal rela­ isters 24,000 acres in 23 research centers, 37 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tionships. These sporting activities often bring administrative sites and 84 fish hatcheries. parents and children together. The Sports­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 The FWS manages most of the units with the men's Bill of Rights Act is crucial to ensure fu­ primary purpose of wildlife and plant conserva­ Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, ture generations of sportsmen, women, and tion, the specific purposes often are described I strongly support the Sportsmen's Bill of children the opportunity to enjoy the same in the status of executive orders which estab­ Rights. As an avid hunter and fisherman, I be­ wildlife benefits and educational opportunities lished individual refuges. Other uses such as lieve that the hunting and angling community that have previously been enjoyed. fishing, hunting, grazing, timber or mineral use serve as the backbone for the preservation, are allowed if comparable with the primary enhancement, and protection of natural and purpose of the refuge. wildlife resources, Hunters and anglers are the IN CELEBRATION OF THE DOW foremost supporters of sound wildlife manage­ CHEMICAL CO 'S CENTENNIAL AN­ The National Park Service [NPS], under the ment and conservation practices in Minnesota NIVERSARY Department of the Interior, administers nearly and the rest of the United States. Funds 78 million acres-12 percent-of the Federal raised through license, permit, and stamp pur­ HON. DAVE CAMP lands in the 368 units of the National Parks chases, as well as excise taxes on goods System. These lands are managed primarily OF MICHIGAN used by hunters and anglers have generated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES under the individual authorizing legislative en­ over $6,000,000,000 for wildlife research and actments, including the Alaska National Inter­ management. Many wildlife opportunities Thursday, May 22, 1997 est Land Conservation Act of 1980 and the would not exist today if these conservation ef­ Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday the California Desert Protection Act of 1993, and forts had not been created by hunters and an­ Dow Chemical Co. will be a century old. That the National Parks Organic Act of 1916, which glers. historic occasion will be celebrated with a re­ established the National Park Service. The The right to hunt and fish is increasingly ception at the Midland Center for the Arts NPS specifically manages 55 units which are coming under attack. We are seeing broad called A Century of Progress: 1897-1997. national parks. The remainder of the lands are based challenges to hunting and fishing, and This celebration takes place thanks to the scattered across 21 other kinds of designa­ hopefully this bill will set the standards for efforts of more than 300 volunteers, and sup­ tions, including national monuments, national such challenges much higher. Traditional port from local businesses and individuals who recreation areas, national seashores, national rights of hunters and anglers are continually donated generously for a citywide recognition lakeshores, national historic sites and national attacked by various organizations whose sole of Dow and its contributions to mid-Michigan's battlefields. The NPS primary purpose is to aim it to outlaw these outdoor activities. This working families and communities. I believe conserve, preserve, protect and interpret nat­ legislation is necessary to fend off opponents that Dow and the surrounding communities will ural, cultural and historic resources for the of hunting and fishing. continue to gain from the mutually beneficial public. Minnesota has about 450,000 deer hunt­ relationship that has grown from 100 years of In addition, several Federal land designa­ ers-probably the largest per capita in the Na­ shared history and experience. I look forward tions are administered by more than one of tion, 100,000 small game and waterfowl, to another 100 years of success and progress the four major agencies. These are the Na­ grouse and pheasant hunters, and 1.6 million for the Dow Chemical Co. and the working tional Wilderness Preservation System licensed anglers in the State each year. Thus, people who have made that company and our [NWPS], the National Trails Systems, the Na­ hunting and fishing is a significant part of both community great. tional Wild and Scenic Rivers System and the the Minnesota tradition and this Nation's tradi­ I would like to share with my colleagues National Monuments. tion. three articles from the May 20 special edition This type of legislation is also being pro­ of the Midland Daily News with contributions The NWPS was established by the Wilder­ posed and advocated in many States. For ex­ from the Saginaw News and Bay City Times ness Act of 1964, which designated 9.1 million ample, in 1996, the Minnesota State Senate that describe the importance Dow's centennial acres administered by the Forest Service as approved a proposed amendment to the State anniversary is to our mid-Michigan commu­ wilderness. It also directed the Federal land constitution giving Minnesota residents a con­ nities. managing agencies to study the lands under stitutional right to hunt and fish in the State. [From the Midland Daily News, May 20, 1997] their jurisdiction and recommend lands to be Hunter-funded land acquisition efforts of set aside as wilderness. In 1980, the size of State wildlife agencies support a broad spec­ (By Virginia Florey) the wilderness system was tripled by lands trum of public recreation. With fishing and On Sunday, The Dow Chemical Co. will be designated under the Alaska National Interest hunting generated moneys. States have se­ a century old. That historic occasion will be celebrated with a reception at the Midland Lands Conservation Act. ln . 1984, another 8.6 cured millions of acres of land for wildlife con­ million acres were added with the designation Center for the Arts and will be called, appro­ servation. Fishing and hunting expenditures in priately enough "A Century of Progress: of 21 wilderness areas administered by the Minnesota alone generate millions of dollars Forest Service. The BLM set aside 26 million 1897-1997." toward conservation efforts. On May 18, 1897, The Dow Chemical Co. acres for review, and has recommended 10 Hunting also provides a mechanism to con­ came into existence when Herbert Henry million of those acres for designation as wil­ trol wildlife in areas where human tolerance is Dow persuaded 57 investors to put up $200,000 derness. The FWS administers 81 designated limited, regarding damage to agricultural crops to start the new business. The purpose of the wilderness areas within 64 National Wildlife and vegetation, nuisance problems, and vehi­ new company was to make bleach from chlo­ Refuges. In addition, the National Park Serv­ rine. From that small beginning The Dow cle collisions. Wildlife-caused environmental Chemical Co. has grown into the global giant ice has an additional 29 million acres being re­ problems and human conflicts can be de­ viewed for wilderness status. Together the en­ it is today. This is the story of the man who creased with animal damage management created the company and in doing so, also tire Wilderness System now has 104 million techniques subsidized by hunters and anglers. created the city of Midland. acres. Wilderness areas are kept in an undis­ The economic value of hunting and angling Herbert Henry Dow was born on Feb. 26, turbed status with primitive recreation­ is indispensable in Minnesota, as well as other 1866, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, where unaided by motorized equipment-are the only State's economies. Fishing and hunting ex­ his dad had been sent temporarily to work allowed use. penditures in Minnesota total over $1.3 billion. out some mechanical problems at a sewing­ machine factory. Joseph and Sarah Dow soon The Sportmen's Bill of Rights will provide a Furthermore, close to half a million jobs are di­ returned to Bermingham (now called Derby), uniform policy for management of this vast rectly and indirectly supported by hunting. Conn., with their young son and continued to array of Federal public lands. I invite my col­ The purpose of this legislation is to leave a live in Bermingham until Herbert was 12 leagues to join me by cosponsoring this impor­ legacy for future generations to enjoy the years old. While in Bermingham, two daugh­ tant legislation. same rights to hunt and fish that the current ters, Mary and Helen, were born. 9466 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 Joseph Dow was transferred to Cleveland, Osborne Curtiss died. He lost both a sister Ham Jennison had sold Herbert H. Dow- the Ohio, to work for the Derby Shovel Co. in and a daughter during the flue epidemic of founder of Dow Chemical-some shovels in 1878. Herbert graduated from high school 1918 in Midland. 1897. They were sold on credit. there and that fall entered a new school Dow's genius wasn't directed solely toward "It's a nice story," Lowrie said. " Dow has called Case School of Applied Science, lo­ his new chemical plant; community involve­ been a customer ever since." cated in Cleveland. Herbert wanted to be an ment was a passion with him. Because of Thursday, Lowrie, the chairman of architect but the Dow family didn't have the that, Midland became a uniquely endowed Jennison Hardware Co.'s board of directors money to send him away to school. Dow town because of his philanthropy and wide­ got a chance to make his own history. graduated from Case in 1888 and made his spread concerns and interests. He established Lowrie was recognized at Dow Chemical first trip to Midland, Mich., to take samples a garden and an orchard famous enough that Co.'s 100th stockholders meeting, where peo­ from the brine sea that was beneath the he was sought after as a speaker and writer ple and businesses that helped shape the flatlands of this small village on the banks on the subject of gardening. His love of grow­ Midland-based company during its 100 years of the Tittabawassee River. In August of ing things also led him to become a pioneer in operation were honored. The event was 1888, he began working at Huron Hospital in the field of agricultural chemicals. held at the Midland Center for the Arts. College in Cleveland and used the lab there In 1914, he began his yearly practice of do­ The story goes that Dow eventually paid to continue his experiments with brine. nating to every church in Midland. In 1919 he the $75 back to Jennison. The next few years were filled with failure was the impetus behind the building of the Had H.H. Dow paid his bill in Dow stock and successes. In 1889, The Canton Chemical Community Center located then on Town­ rather than cash, the shovel deal would be Co. was formed to make bromine but by send between Main and Larkin. In 1924 and worth $5 million today, said Dan Fellner, a April 25 , 1890, the company was dissolved. On 1925, he devoted time, money and men for the spokesman for Dow Chemical. Aug. 12, 1890, the Midland Chemical Co. was construction of the new Midland court house Lowrie received a shovel engraved with a formed to make ferric bromide from brine. A on West Main. Streets were paved. A new thank-you note on its handle from Dow new process, invented by young H.H. Dow, water filtration system was initiated. Chemical President William E. Stavropoulos was to be used. On Aug. 14, 1890, Dow stepped Those of us who were born and raised in during a press conference after the stock­ off the train at the Ann Street Depot in Mid­ Midland grew up taking the advantages of holders meeting. living in Midland for granted. The " plant" as "We'll probably hang it up in the office," land and began looking for a place to test his and Lowrie, who lives in Birmingham. theory that bromine could be separated from everyone called it provided an economic base for the entire town. Good schools, beautiful Jennison Hardware Co., which operates brine by electrolysis. from 1200 Woodside Ave. now, started almost With little capital and no electricity (Mid­ churches, tree-lined streets were a part of our heritage. In the 1930s, Midland had more 50 years before H.H. Dow arrived in Midland land didn't get electricity until 1894). to con­ to start a chemical company. The hardware duct his experiments, Dow rented a barn on millionaires per capita than any city in the world. Later this changed to having more supply business was well established when West Main Street near the Upper Bridge and Dow became a customer, Lowrie said. bought brine and power from the adjacent Ph.D.s than any city in the world. The best and the brightest came to Midland to work As the story goes, Lowrie said, the shovel Evens Flour Mill. On Sept. 29, 1891, Dow got deal wasn't the only time Dow needed some the patent for the process of extracting bro­ and live here. In 1930, Herbert Henry Dow died but his time paying a bill. Several years later, ac­ mine from brine by electrolysis. cording to Lowrie, Dow asked a Jennison Dow met and married a local girl, Grace wife Grace and his children continued the "giving" to the city of Midland. there are salesman if he would accept some Dow stock Ball, who taught school not far from where instead of cash. The Jennison brothers, one he was working. In 1893 he made his first sale few places that don't bear the mark of the Dow family in one form or another. The Mid­ being Lowrie's grandfather, took the stock of potassium bromide crystals after his new and put their own cash into the Jennison bride and he spent two days picking out the land Country Club as well as numerous churches in Midland were designed by Dow's company's cash register. "spots" of foreign matter in the crystals. "That's how I became a Dow stockholder," But his persistence paid off and soon the son Alden. The Grace A. Dow Memorial Li­ brary is a hub of activity seven days a week. Lowrie said of the tale. "I inherited some of Midland Chemical Co. was making money. that stock." Now that he had proven his theory on The Midland Center for the Arts and the Dow The Jennison Hardware Co. operated out of brine, Dow turned to what he felt was an Gardens are famous the world over. Eighty­ three years after Herbert Henry Dow began the five-story building at the corner of Fifth " enormously greater field"-the extraction and Water streets at the time. Each floor of chlorine from the waste products of the the practice, churches still continue to re­ was filled with hardware and building sup­ brine. In 1894, he built an electrolytic plant ceive money each year from a foundation set plies. A slide that wound down from the top to extract chlorine but the plant exploded in up for just such a purpose. Schools receive floor helped to fill orders, Lowrie remem­ its first hour of operation. The directors of money from a similar source. bered. the Midland Chemical Co. felt that the ex­ On May 16, a new science exhibit "Chem­ Today, the building is being turned into plosion proved the chlorine idea was too istry Is Electric!" will open in the Carriage expensive condominiums and is called risky and they decided to stay with the pro­ House of the Bradley Home Museum in Mid­ Jennison Place. "I'm glad that the project duction of bromine. land, at 3200 Cook Road. On May 18, "A Cen­ will keep the Jennison name," Lowrie said. tury of Progress 1897-1997" will open at the Dow left Midland for Canton, Ohio, with " It keeps a little of that history intact." his wife Grace and baby daughter Helen. He Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 West St. continued experimenting with the chlorine Andrews. On May 20, " A Perspective on [From the Midland Daily News, May 18, 1997] Knighton-Hammond" will be presented at idea and in six months was back in Midland MIDLAND IS GRATEFUL FOR THE GIANT THAT to build a pilot bleach and chlorine plant. He the MCFTA with a free public reception at Arts Midland Galleries at 8 p.m. Arthur STUCK AROUND found some investors and The Dow Process (By Geri Rudolf of the Saginaw News) Co. was born in 1895. A second daughter, Henry Knighton-Hammond did a series of paintings and drawings for Dr. Dow in the They called him " Crazy" Dow. Ruth Alden, was ·born on Nov. 16, 1895, to As Herbert H. Dow poked holes in the Herbert and Grace. 1920s. In Shakespeare's "Richard the Second" ground in search of brine in 1897. some folks The year 1897 was a banner year for Dow. scoffed openly about his chances for success. On Jan. 4 his first son, Willard Henry, was John of Gaunt speaks of England calling it "This other Eden, demiparadise. . . . " Each Today, those who work and play here have born and on May 18, 1897, The Dow Chemical a different impression of the dreamer who Co. was incorporated to make bleach, taking person has his or her own perspective, of course, but for one who grew up in Midland dared to start a chemical company in a no­ over the assets of the Dow Process Co. On where place in the middle of Michigan. Jan. 5, 1898, the company sold its first bleach as I did, John of Gaunt's description could apply to the village that became a city be­ Midland is grateful-and showing it. and The Dow Chemical Co. was on its way. The community, not the company, is By 1899, the new plant was making a profit cause of Dr. Herbert Henry Dow. His death in 1930 has not diminished the work he accom­ throwing the birthday bash for The Dow and Dow built a home for his family on West Chemical Co. Main Street in Midland-the only home he plished and Midland is all the richer because he lived here. The " Celebration of the Century" lasts ever owned. more than a week and features activities for A second son, Osborne Curtiss, was born in [From the Bay City Times, May 16, 1997] people of all ages and interests. It includes 1899, followed by another son Alden in 1905. art, music and theater productions and ends Margaret Grace Dow was born in 1907, and DOW HONORS JENNISON PARTNERSHIP with a family-oriented Field Day on Memo­ Dorothy Darling Dow was born on Jan. 2, (By Kelly Adrian Frick) rial Day, May 26. 1908. Along with the success in his profes­ MIDLAND.-David Jennison Lowrie grew up Many believe the tribute is appropriate sional life, Dow experienced some wrenching hearing stories about how his grandfather based on Dow's century-long commitment tragedies in his personal life. In 1901, his fa­ helped get the Dow Chemical Co. started. and contributions. ther Joseph Dow died from tuberculosis in Everyone associated with the Jennison " Midland is a dot on the map that had Alma and on Oct. 3, 1902, his infant son Hardware Co, knew that his grandfather Wil- every right to be the size of West Branch, May 22, 1997 EXTE.NSIONS OF REMARKS 9467 but it is the head of a multinational corpora­ " We at Dow feel quite humbled by the ef­ The bill would preserve access to Federal tion," said David E. Fry, president of Mid­ forts of the community organizers and vol­ public lands for hunting and fishing, but also land-based Northwood University. unteers working on the Celebration of the leaves intact the authority of Federal agencies "When a milestone comes, you should cele­ Century," said Rick Gross, vice president brate it." and director of Michigan Operations and managing those lands to prohibit these and From its humble start in an old mill, Dow global core technologies research and devel­ other activities where they are not compatible Chemical has grown to 94 manufacturing opment. with public safety, national security, or other sites and 188 sales offices and service centers "I am so impressed by the organizing ongoing activities on a particular section of in 30 countries. It sells S20 billion worth of group and I am very proud to have these peo­ land or water. The bill is narrowly focused to products a year. ple as my Midland neighbors." address land and water owned and managed Despite its international scope, Dow has by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. never budged from Midland. Instead, it has Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Man­ enriched the city with contributions for edu­ THE SPORTSMEN'S BILL OF cation, health care and the arts. agement. "It is really the foundation of the town," RIGHTS The bill is supported in principle by the Fry said, noting that company dollars helped International Association of Fish and Wildlife build parks, recreation centers and the Mid­ HON. JOHNS. TANNER Agencies. It also has the support of organiza­ land Center for the Arts. OF TENNESSEE tions including the Delta Wildlife Foundation, Even its critics acknowledge Dow's gen­ Safari Club International, Quail Unlimited, the erosity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "Dow has done a lot of things in Midland," Thursday, May 22, 1997 Wildlife Legislative Fund of America, and the National Rifle Association. said Mary P. Sinclair, a Midland resident Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, today, my col­ who has long voiced concern about Dow's im­ A companion bill has been introduced in the pact on the environment. leagues and I are introducing the Sportsmen's U.S. Senate by Senator RICHARD SHELBY of " There is no question that they made con­ Bill of Rights in the House of Representatives. Alabama, and we look forward to moving the tributions to the community. The Dow fam­ Our goal is to assure the same kind of access measure through the legislative process in a ily made an investment here and it has con­ to Federal public lands and waters for tomor­ bipartisan fashion. tinued." row's hunters and anglers, that present and Dow's presence also has brought cultural past generations of hunters and anglers have diversity to Midland, Fry said. known. COMMEMORATING DAY OF "We have all types of people from all over the world," he said. "Kids from 50 countries Over the past 200 years, fishing and hunting PORTUGAL are in our schools." have become intertwined in America's culture Having such a mix in a small community is and should be protected where the activities HON. BARBARA B. KENNEI!Y rare, experts say. are compatible with other uses. Fishing and OF CONNECTICUT Although many companies have manufac­ hunting are part of a traditional way of life that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turing plants in small towns, few keep their has been preserved for present generations headquarters in the little cities where they and we want to make sure these activities are Thursday, May 22, 1997 started, said Andrew J. Such, executive di­ rector of the Michigan Chemical Council on preserved for future generations. America's 37 Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ Lansing. million anglers and 15 million hunters rep­ er, today, I rise to recognize the Day of Por­ "Dow is unusual, but I think they are very resent the largest single group of contributors tugal celebrations taking place in the First proud of where they came from," he said. to the conservation of our fisheries and wildlife Congressional District of Connecticut and " It's unique to have a world headquarters species and continue to play a critical role in throughout the world. in a city the size of Midland." the sound management of them. And they Every year on June 10, the date of the birth John N. Bartos, a longtime Midland engi­ spend billions every year that create thou­ of Portugal's greatest poet, Luis de Camoes, neer and developer, is among the leading or­ sands of jobs for our citizens. Indeed, through who lived from 1524 to 1580, people of Por­ ganizers of the centennial celebration. He was at a Dow-sponsored community in­ two trust funds known as Pittman-Robertson tuguese descent around the world honor their formation panel meeting in May 1995 when a and Wallop-Breaux, America's sports men and heritage on Day of Portugal. It is a time to company public relations person sought women and the relevant manufacturers have pause and reflect on the many achievements opinions about events the company was con­ contributed $6 billion to conservation and edu­ of that great nation over the centuries and to sidering hosting. cation init!atives over the past 60 years. celebrate the strong friendship between the Bartos responded that he shoulder the cele­ No where is that more important than where United States and Portugal. bration. I was raised. In Tennessee and, indeed, Thousands of Connecticut residents are "If you pay for your own birthday party, it doesn't say much," Bartos said. across the South, angling and hunting is a proud of their Portuguese heritage and share He discovered that others felt the same way of life. It's a par:t of our culture. Last their cultural traditions with their neighbors and way. Volunteers surfaced by the dozens and year's BASS Anglers Classic held in North communities in which they live. The example ideas flowed. Carolina drew 28,000 people demonstrating of family unity, pursuit of education and re­ Dow staff quietly backed off their plans the popularity of angling. Because of our spect for the elderly set by the Portuguese are and let the community take charge of the sports men and women and the work of peo­ profound lessons for all of us. Many Por­ party. ple like Gary Myers of the Tennessee Wildlife tuguese-Americans have contributed signifi­ " We hoped that we didn't interfere too much with what they wanted to do·, but we Resources Agency, white-tailed deer popu­ cantly to the development of the United felt strongly that it had to be something the lations as well as turkey populations, migratory States, including Supreme Court Justice Ben­ community gave to them," Bartos said. waterfowl, and many other wildlife species, are jamin Cardozo, navigator Pedro Cabrillo, and About 60 core volunteers brainstormed in strong in large measure because of hunters Marine Corp band director John Philip Sousa. late 1995 and came up with some 50 ideas for who value the resource. In Tennessee, alone As one of the founding members of NATO, the "Celebration of the Century." hunters, anglers, and boaters, spend nearly $1 Portugal is a highly valued ally and close " We voted, and seven of them really rose billion a year on their sports, and some have friend. Portugal is a vital link of security for to the top,'' he said. More than 300 volunteers helped coordinate estimated that economic activity is responsible Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, and a events, said Caludia A. Wallin, manager of for at least 26,000 jobs across the State. longtime host of the United States Air Force community and employee programs at the Considering all of that, it is important to pro­ base on Lajes, Terceira, and Azores. Addition­ Midland Cogeneration Venture. tect the kind of access present and past gen­ ally, trade between our two nations is active Field Day alone needed 15 subcommittees erations have had to hunt and fish on Federal and continues to grow. to organize, said Wallin, the day's overall co­ public lands and waters for our children and I congratulate the organizations from the ordinator. the generations that follow them. I look for­ First Congressional District that are dedicated While neither Bartos nor Wallin would re­ veal how much the party is costing, they call ward to passing these traditions to my grand­ to promoting Portuguese cultural heritage and it a " significant amount." All funds were do­ children. That is the overarching goal of this expanding educational opportunities through­ nated. legislation and as a cochairman of the Con­ out the State of Connecticut: the Holy Ghost Dow officials say they are touched by all gressional Sportsmen's Caucus I believe that Portuguese Society, Our Lady of Fatima the work. is a positive thing. Church and School, the Portuguese Club of 9468 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 Hartford, and the Portuguese Foundation of H. RES. 158 progress toward the coalition's goal of finan­ Connecticut. I support the efforts to expand Whereas at a time when more consumers cial competency among 12th graders by the the opportunities for cultural and trade ex­ are using credit than ever before, the finan­ year 2007. Jump$tart plans to conduct such cial skills of young adults are not adequate measurement surveys on a two-year basis changes between the United States and over the next ten years. Portugual and the continuation of this histor­ to cope with the rapid, technologically driv­ en development of new financial products (2) Dissemination of teaching guidelines ical relationship. and new ways to deliver those products; for grades K-12. Jump$tart's educator guide­ Whereas lack of financial management lines-which received input from a panel of skills is a major cause of rising consumer elementary, secondary · and high school bankruptcies and family crises, and gen­ teachers as well as numerous other edu­ SENSE OF THE HOUSE RESOLU- erally impairs the health and welfare of the cators throughout the country-provide a TION SUPPORTING THE general public; recommended scope of personal finance top­ JUMP$TART COALITION FOR Whereas it is critical that students and ics and concepts to be taught in the nation's PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY young adults develop functional sk1lls in classrooms. The coalition will seek the sup­ money management, including basic budg­ port of state and local officials in adopting eting, savings, investing, spending, and in­ these guidelines for use within their own ju­ HON. DAVID DREIER come; risdictions. OF CALIFORNIA Whereas the House of Representatives Dissemination of these guidelines to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commends the Jump$tart Coalition for Per­ education community will take place sonal Financial Literacy for its effort to pro­ through a variety of methods: for example, Thursday, May 22, 1997 mote personal financial literacy; and the coalition's home page on the internet, Mr. DRIER. Mr. Speaker, we all know the Whereas the House of Representatives sup­ educator networks available through indi­ ports the Coalition's objective of promoting vidual members of JumpStart and presen­ statistics on the general state of educational tations at appropriate conferences. achievement among high school graduates in education to ensure that basic personal man­ (3) Operation of a national clearinghouse. America. Poor school performance and stu­ agement sk1lls are attained during the kin­ Jump$tart's clearinghouse wlll serve as a dergarten through 12th grade educational ex­ dent achievement are leaving young adults ill­ one-stop information source for high-quality perience: Now, therefore, be it teaching materials that help educators teach equipped to function in today's increasingly Resolved, That it is the sense of the House competitive world. This is particularly true the competencies covered by the coalition's of Representatives that the goal of having guidelines. when it comes to basic financial management young adults who can enter the mainstream More details about the survey and guide­ skills. Increasingly, the lack of basic money of an increasingly complex financial world lines follow in this fact sheet. management skills among young adults is a with confidence and prudence is one which Q. What makes the coalition think there's major cause of consumer bankruptcies and can be advanced through coordinated efforts a problem in the first place? family crises. such as the JumpStart Coalition for Personal A. The survey results released today show To reverse this trend and help students to Financial Literacy. a lack of personal finance knowledge among become financially competent upon graduation high school seniors that is very disturbing. On average, survey participants answered from high school, a group of business associa­ JUMP$TART COALITION FOR PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY FACT SHEET 57.9% of the questions correctly-a failing tions, government agencies, and universities grade based upon the typical grade scale have formed a partnership known as the ABOUT JUMPSTART used by schools (90-100%=A, 80-89%=B, etc.) Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Lit­ Q. What is the JumpStart Coalition for For another indicator, just take a look at eracy. The goal of the Jump$tart Coalition is Personal Financial Literacy? today's adult consumers. Recent measures of to provide every student with the skills to be A. The JumpStart Coalition consists of a financial distress indicate that many of wide range of organizations, including fed­ financially competent upon graduation from them lack the financial literacy sk1lls to eral agencies, universities and non-profit as­ make informed decisions. Rising consumer high school. By dramatically improving the sociations which have formed a partnership credit delinquencies, sharp increases in per­ ability of adults to manage their finances, the to launch a national effort geared toward im­ sonal bankruptices, and inadequate saving Coalition hopes to bring about a reduction in proving personal finance literacy among for retirement during a period of general credit card delinquencies and bankruptcy fil­ young adults. economic prosperity lead to this conclusion. ings which undermine the health and welfare The newly formed coalition, a non-profit We need to increase understanding of per­ of families. based in Washington, D.C., currently has sonal finance issues to prevent these prob­ To accomplish these goals, Jump$tart is es­ about 20 members and expects to add more lems in the next generation. over time. ABOUT THE SURVEY tablishing major initiatives to evaluate the cur­ Q. What does the coalition want to see hap­ rent and future levels of financial literacy of Q. Why did Jump$tart conduct this survey? pen? A. To provide a benchmark on the existing young adults, disseminate teaching guidelines A. In ten years (by the year 2007), level of personal finance knowledge among for grades K-12; and operate a national clear­ JumpStart would like to. see every student America's youth. Now that these national inghouse to serve as a one-stop information have sk1lls to be financially competent upon survey results are available, the coalition source for high-quality teaching materials. graduation from high school. Specifically, and the country have a basis to measure Given the current concern over.the state of these young adults will have an under­ progress in this area. education in America, we need to promote standing of a wide range of skills and con­ Q. What criteria did you use to determine cepts falling within four core areas: income; more public-private partnerships dedicated to which questions to include in the survey? money management; saving and investment; A. Most of the survey's questions related high academic standards, improved school and spending. to four areas identified by the coalition's performance and greater student achievement. The coalition also wants to increase public guidelines as key components for personal fi­ That is why today, I have introduced House awareness that personal finance manage­ nance literacy: income, money management, Resolution 658. It expresses the sense of the ment-like reading, math or driver edu­ saving and investment; and spending. The House of Representatives that the goal of hav­ cation-is a fundamental life skill which survey examined the respondents' present ing young adults who can enter the main­ needs to be taught to the nation's 50 million knowledge level in these areas, as well as stream of an increasingly complex financial students in grades K-12 to give them their ability to apply this knowledge, solve a" jumpstart" on their future. world with confidence and prudence is one problems, define basic terms and understand Ultimately, what the coalition wants to basic financial relationships-for example, which can be advanced through coordinated see happen is a dramatic improvement in how taxes affect disposable income; how life­ efforts such as the Jump$tart Coalition for adults' ability to manage their finances. The style and career choices affect future finan­ Personal Financial Literacy. impact w1ll likely be a reduction in credit cial goals. I urge my colleagues to join me in support card delinquencies and bankruptcy filings. Q. What about the survey's design? of the Jump$tart Coalition and its efforts to Q. How does the Coalition plan to achieve A. The survey, conducted by Lewis promote personal finance education by co­ these goals? Mandell, Ph.D., an economist and researcher A. Jump$tart's major initiatives fall into who is Dean of Business at Marquette Uni­ sponsoring this resolution. The following is the three broad categories: versity, consisted of a written 40-minute ex­ text of the resolution, a fact sheet on the (1) Evaluation of the current and future amination administered to 1,50912th graders. Jump$tart Coalition and the summary of a levels of financial literacy of young adults. The survey's sample consisted of 149 high summary of a recent financial survey of high The survey results released today provide a schools, out of which 64 (43%) actually par­ school seniors. baseline measurement by which to gauge ticipated. The schools were representative of May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9469 geographic region and size of school, guaran­ sions affecting their lives. This finding, from carefully designed to reflect the diversity of teeing the inclusion of schools within each an historic benchmark study of graduating American 12th graders and, in fact, only 60 region from central cities, suburbs and rural high school seniors, may help explain a num­ percent of the sample were whites who an­ areas. The survey took place in March and ber of distressing recent phenomena includ­ swered, on average, 60.7 percent of the ques­ April, 1997. ing record numbers of personal bankruptcies. tions correctly. Native Americans averaged ABOUT THE GUIDELINES Moreover, those high school seniors with 48.8, African Americans 50.3, Hispanic Ameri­ Q. How were the coalition's personal fi­ lower income and educational aspirations cans 55.1 and Asian-Americans 55.7. nance teaching guidelines developed? know substantially less than the dismal Contrary to expectations, differences in A. The guidelines underwent a rigorous de­ amount known by their college-bound coun­ scores were not very dependent upon family velopment and review process to ensure a terparts. income. Students with family incomes below high-level of credibility, based on input from These findings come from the 1997 Personal $20,000 per year averaged 55.2% in contrast to the education community. Written input was Financial Survey which was administered to the 58.6% of families in the over $80,000 1509 high school seniors from 64 high schools sought from over 20 representatives fro~ ele­ bracket. In fact, average scores were slightly mentary schools, middle schools, busmess throughout the United States. Overall stu­ lower for students in the top income bracket education, family and consumer science and dents averaged 57 percent on the 31 question than for those in the bracket below ($40,000 multiple choice examination which was de­ several other relevant areas. In addition, a to $79,999) indicating, perhaps, that more af­ panel of five teachers from across the U.S. signed by a team of educators to test basic fluent, college-bound students were not as financial survival skills. Since there were concerned than their less affluent counter­ met with -Jump$tart representatives for a just 4 multiple choice answers to each ques­ two-day session, during which the teachers parts with personal survival skills. However, tion, random responses would have yielded a the 2 percent of students who planned no provided additional input for the guidelines score of 25 percent. based upon their classroom experiences. education beyond high school did nakedly The fact that students were able to choose worse on the exam (43.8%) than did others. Q. What types of personal finance topics correct answers, on average, more than half are covered by the guidelines? . Students were asked to name the most dif­ A. The guidelines cover four key areas: m­ the time was due in large part to a number ficult money management problems faced by come; money management; saving and in­ of questions that tested terminology rather people their age and also by adults who have vestment; and spending. Within each area than reasoning ability. For example, 88.7% families. The most frequently mentioned are specific skills and concepts that the coa­ knew that salaries, wages and tips con­ problem for their age cohort was spending on lition believes students should be taught be­ stituted primary sources of income for most things that they really didn't need. This was fore their graduation from high school. For people age 20----35, but fewer than half sus­ followed by the problems of being able to pected that if a person's income doubled example, under ''money management,'' the save, particularly for college. For adults, (from $12,000 to $24,000 per year) income problems of paying bills, budgeting and sup­ guidelines call for students being able to de­ taxes would double, at least. The inability to velop, analyze and revise a budget and to porting children were identified as being apply the concept of income tax progres­ most severe. know how to use checking and savings ac­ sivity hinders the decision making ability of counts. The magnitude of the problems of financial Q. Aren't Jump$tart's guidelines already young labor force entrants who may tend to literacy uncovered by this study greatly un­ covered by other existing standards? overextend themselves in terms of consump­ derstates the true extent of the problem na­ A. Some aspects of personal finance are tion and debt in anticipation of inflated fu­ tionally for two reasons. First, the sample covered within existing standards. But no set ture take home pay. included only high school seniors who will has focused on personal finance in a com­ The decision to test high school seniors shortly become high school graduates and was made because many graduates do not go did not include those who dropped out. Sec­ prehensive and exclusive manner. on to college and formal education ends for OTHER QUESTIONS ond, even among high school seniors, the them in the 12th grade. In addition, rel­ sample picked up only 2 percent who planned Q. What about Jump$tart's clearinghouse? ·atively few college students study personal A. While still in the developmental stages, no additional education. This may relate to finances, making primary and second~ry the request that high schools administer the the clearinghouse should be up and running schools the only place where the vast maJor­ during the 1997-98 school year. . . test to 12th grade classes in English or social ity of young Americans can acquire financial studies other than economics to avoid bias­ The primary vehicle for dissemmatwn of survival skills. However, according the sur­ information is expected to be the World Wide ing study results. Since students who were vey results, fewer than 11 percent of students not college bound did substantially worse Web. For users who may not have access to replied that they learned about managing the Web, print copies of the resource list will than the others, the study may have omitted money primarily at school and their average as many as a third of all 18 year olds who be available via traditional distribution score was 54.7% compared to the majority of channels, including mail, telephone and di­ will not graduate from high school or who students who learned most at home from plan no additional education and who would rect contact at exhibits, seminars and con­ their families and who had a higher average ferences. have caused a substantial decrease in the Q. How will Jump$tart measure the success score (57.5%). This implies that the schools overall results. For this reason, the plan of of its efforts? that are teaching tools of money manage­ the Jumpstart Coalition to encourage the A. Jump$tart plans to conduct surveys ment may need some strengthening of their teaching of financial literacy in all grade curricula. every two years to determine if studen~s· Questions were divided into four cat­ levels is critical. knowledge levels of personal finance are In­ egories: income, money management, sav­ SAMPLE QUESTIONS creasing. The ultimate indicator, however, ings and investment, and spending. By far 1. Retirement income received from a com- will be if adult consumers' management of the weakest area of knowledge was savings pany is called their finances improves. (a) Social Security. Q. Many organizations have been in the and investment where students answered ­ only 47.3 percent of questions correctly. For (b) pension. business of personal finance education for (c) 401k plan. years. How is your work different, and what example, only 14.4% of students felt that (d) rents and profits. makes you think you'll make an impact? stocks would have a higher rate of growth 2. Ralph worked his way through college A. Perhaps the two things that set over 18 years than savings accounts, check­ earning $12,000 per year. After graduation, Jump$tart apart are timing and the urgent ing accounts or U.S. Government savings his first job pays $24,000. The total dollar need for this information. As we approach bonds. In addition, 51 percent said that a cer­ amount Ralph will have to pay in federal in­ the year 2000, education reform is on the tificate of deposit at the bank is not pro­ come taxes in his new job will minds of many; consumers are being offered tected against loss by the Federal Govern­ (a) be lower than when he was in college. an array of revolutionary new financial serv­ ment. Finally, fewer than a third knew that (b) stay the same as when he was in col­ ices products; and economic indicators point interest earned on a bank savings account lege. to an inability among households to manage may be taxable if total income is high (c) go up a little from when he was in col- their finances. enough. lege. . Our belief is that the current "social Women, on average, scored slightly more (d) double, at least, from when he was m mood" will manifest itself into strong sup­ than men (57.8% compared to 56.6%) al­ college. port-from the public, Washington policy though differences in knowledge were far 3. Many young people receive health insur­ makers, the education community and par­ more pronounced among the male respond­ ance benefits through their parents. Which ents-for the coalition's initiatives. ents. For example, 30.2 percent of men scored of the following statements is true about in the top quartile as compared with 26 per­ health insurance coverage: cent of women while 33.2 percent of men (a) You are covered by your parents' insur­ 1997 PERSONAL FINANCIAL SURVEY OF HIGH scored in the bottom profile in contrast to ance until you marry, regardless of your age. SCHOOL SENIORS ExECUTIVE-SUMMARY just 26.4 percent of women. (b) You continue to be covered by your par­ America's young adults are leaving schools Differences also existed for students of dif­ ents' insurance as long as you live at home, without the ability to make critical deci- ferent racial backgrounds. The study was regardless of your age. 9470 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 (c) If your parents become unemployed, IN MEMORY OF OFFICER HERNAN While we must continue our efforts to pre­ your insurance coverage must stop, regard­ SABATH vent future arson fires and to rebuild the less of your age. churches destroyed by the fires, we must also (d) Young people don't need health insur­ HON. ROB PORTMAN be certain to protect their ability to insure ance because they are so healthy. OF OHIO themselves against this violence in the future. 4. Paulo and Susanna just had a baby. They IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We cannot allow the insurer's fear of a claim received money as baby gifts and want to put to remove a congregation's ability to ade­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 it away for the baby's education. Which of quately protect its house of worship and sup­ the following is likely to have the highest Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was deeply port buildings. Our churches must be held growth over the next 18 months: saddened to hear about the unfortunate death harmless and not subject to punitive measures (a) A savings account. of Officer Hernan Sabath in an automobile ac­ from the insurance companies. (b) A checking account. cident on Monday. Officer Sabath leaves his (c) A U.S. government bond. wife, Norah, and two children. I had the privi­ By prohibiting policy cancellations, the Church Insurance Protection Act will extin­ (d) Stocks. lege of becoming acquainted with Officer guish the final smoldering ember that con­ 5. If your credit card is stolen and the thief Sabath through his service as a desk officer at runs up a total of $1,000 , you will be respon­ one of the entrances to the Cannon House Of­ tinues to threaten our churches long after the sible for the following amount after noti­ fice Building. He was unfailingly courteous, fires were put out. fying the credit card issuers: professional, and good humored-not only in We are currently joined in our efforts by 18 (a) None. his interactions with Members of Congress of our colleagues and we are confident that (b) $500. but, from my observations, with all visitors to this number will grow as more become familiar (C) $1,000. the Capitol. with the continued need for this important leg­ (d) $50. I will personally miss his presence here at islation. We urge our colleagues to act Answers: 1. (b); 2. (d), 3. (c); 4. (d) and 5. (d). the Capitol and the many opportunities we had promptly to bring this important legislation to to converse in Spanish. He was a patient the full House for consideration. teacher who always endured my less than pol­ America's houses of prayer are sacred ished accent and poor vocabulary with a places, and they deserve this protection. HONORING WAKE EDEN smile. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Much more important, though, he'll be sore­ ly missed by his family and many friends in the Capitol Police. He served honorably as an A TRIBUTE TO MY GOOD FRIEND HON. EUOT L. ENGEL officer in the Capitol Police for almost 11 LARRY CHANEY, FAREWELL OF NEW YORK years, and touched the lives of so many mem­ bers of the Capitol Hill community. We all offer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our prayers and condolences to his family. Of­ HON. GLENN POSHARD Thursday, May 22, 1997 ficer Sabath will be greatly missed. OF ILLINOIS Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I speak today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the Wake Eden Community Baptist THE CHURCH INSURANCE PROTEC­ Church which is celebrating its 25th anniver­ TION ACT OF 1997-NOT ALL Thursday, May 22, 1997 sary as a center of worship in the northeast THREATS HAVE BEEN EXTIN­ Bronx. GUISHED Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, April 20, 1997, The establishing of a mission in the commu­ marked a sad day in the history of southern Il­ nity was borne out of an idea by the Rev. Dr. HON. BOB FILNER linois. A good man, who served as mayor of Pana, IL, and my good friend, Larry Chaney Samuel G. Simpson . who, when driving OF CALIFORNIA passed away from an unexpected heart at­ through the area, saw the closed church. In­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tack. stead of driving on, he wondered why, when Thursday, May 22, 1997 he felt that the neighborhood needed a mis­ Larry was just recently reelected mayor and sion. That was in 1969. Three years later, on Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with he was a man most comfortable serving his the second Sunday of May, 1972, an inau­ Congresswoman CYNTHIA MCKINNEY of Geor­ constituents. During his early tenure in office, gural service was held. Present at the service gia in defense of our Nation's sacred houses he brought a new water treatment plant and were representatives of the Bronx Baptist of worship to reintroduce the Church Insur­ convinced two businesses to relocate in Church and the Greenwich Baptist Church, ance Protection Act [CIPA]. Pana's Industrial Park, stirring new business In the 104th Congress, the gentlelady from two churches whose contributions made Wake and encouraging new economic growth in the Georgia, Ms. MCKINNEY and I first introduced Eden possible. Also at that historic service area. Larry also helped developed this beau­ this legislation, H.R. 3830, to prohibit insur­ were local and denominational leaders as well tiful region of Illinois with a bicycle-hiking trail ance companies from canceling, over-pricing, as civic and community representatives. along an old railroad pass between Pana and or refusing to renew fire insurance policies for In the 25 years that followed, many pro­ Taylorville. Before he was mayor he served 10 any house of worship. years as alderman in Pana's Second Ward. grams were established to bring the ministry We introduced this legislation in the spirit of of the church into the neighborhood. A Sunday H.R. 3525, the Church Arson Prevention Act Larry's success can be attributed to his school and a youth group were established to of 1996, which passed the House of Rep­ dedication and hard work, as well as the sup­ teach and minister to the youth of the area, a resentatives in a rare unanimous vote. It was port he received from his family. They were medical fellowship composed of hospital work­ our obligation to deter the flames of bigotry the backbone to his career and his family's to­ ers makes their services available to the and ignorance which set these churches getherness is an . inspiration to all of · us in needy, a prison ministry carries the word to ablaze, and the House's efforts served to southern Illinois. He is survived by his wife, the imprisoned with a follow up for released deter the epidemic assault on our Nation's Janet Koontz; son, Larry Sean Chaney; inmates, the summer day camp and vacation houses of worship. daughter, Michelle Lebon; grandchildren, Bible school cater to scores of community chil­ However, while the embers of the destroyed Adam, Amy, Chelsy, Brittany, and Zachary; dren, and the Wake-Eden Christian Academy, churches were still smoldering, certain unscru­ and two sisters, Marilyn Uteg and Shirley which started with 5 students, now has more pulous insurers were threatening to cancel or Campbell. Mr. Speaker, southern Illinois is than 80. not renew the fire insurance policies of some mourning a great loss. No one could ever re­ These are a few of the programs with which churches simply because of the perceived "in­ place Larry Chaney. I wish to express my con­ Wake-Eden makes its community a better creased risk" of arson. dolences to the family-we know that his place. I congratulate the Rev. Dr. Simpson One year later little has changed, and our predecessor has big shoes to fill. It has been and his church for their continuing good churches continue to face the real threat of an honor to represent Larry and the city of works. losing their fire insurance policies. Pana in the U.S. Congress. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9471 GOVERNOR'S ART MEDALLION FOR Americans are a giving people, Mr. Speak­ church has also had adversity; one tower was ART SCHOLARS er. Whether volunteering at a veterans nursing struck by lightning in 1927, setting it on fire, home, helping to deliver meals to the home­ and in 1989, only 2 days before Christmas, a HON. BRAD SHERMAN bound elderly, helping a child learn to read, or fire destroyed the stained glass windows and OF CALIFORNIA helping entire nations ravaged by famine or the organ. Despite this, the church has served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strife, I think it speaks well of our society that as an anchor to the people of the area. we are so readily willing and able to help our The church today, under the guidance of Thursday, May 22 , 1997 neighbors in need. Bishop Ernest S. Lyght and the Rev. Allen N. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to There are ways in which the Federal Gov­ Pinckney, Pastor, continues to serve as a bea­ honor an exceptional group of young individ­ ernment can help promote voluntarism, includ­ con to the area, allowing the spiritual and tem­ uals from my community who are being ing the use of the Tax Code. In 1984, Con­ poral values of the neighborhood to grow and awarded the Governors Arts Scholars Medal­ gress passed legislation that set a standard prosper. lion. This is the highest distinction awarded to mileage deduction rate of 12 cents per mile for high school students for their work in the arts. persons who use their own automobiles in the Receipt of this award represents a culmination INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 1703, DE­ course of supporting the work of charitable or­ PARTMENT OF VETERANS AF­ of years of dedication, hard work, and a love ganizations. This was an important step to off­ of the arts. FAIRS EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMI­ set the out-of-pocket costs of those who use NATION PREVENTION ACT The young artists receiving this award are their cars for volunteer work. students in the California State School for the Over a decade later, however, the mileage Arts. This school is made up of 500 students deduction rate remains at 12 cents per mile, HON. LANE EVANS recommended by their schools and selected despite the fact that the deductibility of mile­ OF ILLINOIS from a rigorous competition. The school rep­ age expenses for the business use of auto­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resents a unique blend of the private and pub­ mobiles has risen over the years to 31.5 cents Thursday, May 22, 1997 lic sectors working together and the results per mile. The legislation that I introduce today Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, as you know, the over the last decade have been fantastic. corrects this oversight and raises the deduc­ problem of sexual harassment is not new to Through this school's programs, student's nat­ tion for volunteers to 18 cents per mile, the our society, let alone our Federal work force. ural artistic gifts are cultivated by experts in same ratio between the charitable and busi­ It has been only in the past decade or so, fields ranging from sculpture to dance. Stu­ ness deductions which existed in 1984. My bill however, that we in Congress have begun to dents come from across the State and for the also takes the next step by giving the Sec­ truly recognize the depths of the problem and month, they study ·together, all geo_graphic, retary of the Treasury the authority to adjust attempted to eliminate if from the workplace­ economic, and social barriers are brought the deduction for volunteers each year to re­ even if such harassment comes from the high­ down and replaced by a mutual love of the flect changes in costs, authority which is lack­ est levels of management. arts. ing under current law. As recent testimony before the House Vet­ I would like to recognize the students from Mr. Speaker, it should be the policy of our erans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and my district, Steven GoldiJ:l, Sharon Fatoorechi, Government to support and promote volunta­ Investigations has revealed, sexual harass­ Tiffany Braun, Destiny Wood, Adriana rism, and this legislation does just that. I urge ment has been no stranger to the Department McPhee, Sarah Nehainen, Julia Katz, Victoria my colleagues to join me in support of this im­ of Veterans Affairs [VA] over the past few Keen, Andrasta VanGaea, Kendelle Hoyer, portant legislation. years. Despite what I consider the sincere ef­ Kiwana Johnston, Gena Rabinowitz, Janelle forts of VA Secretary Jesse Brown, the VA's Sutherland, Karen Velas, Maureen Shampine, zero tolerance policy against sexual harass­ David Guillen, and Javier Serrato. I look for­ HONORING WAKEFIELD GRACE ment has failed . ward to meeting these young men and UNITED METHODIST CHURCH In one highly publicized case brought to women, and enjoying the fruit of their talents light during hearings last month, several VA for years to come. HON. EUOT L ENGEL employees had the courage to raise serious, The California Summer School for the Arts substantiated allegations of sexual harassment is an exceptional program bringing together OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES against their boss, the Director of the professional artists and talented young people Fayettesville, NC, facility. One employee was into a synergistic relationship. The importance Thursday, May 22, 1997 demoted after she rejected the Director's ad­ of maintaining a thriving legacy of art can not Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is well known vances. When the filed charges of harassment be undervalued, as Henry James wrote, "It is that churches are often not only the spiritual with her immediate supervisor she was told art that makes life, makes interest, makes im­ centers of communities but also the centers of she had little chance of succeeding on her portance, for our consideration and application gravity which hold them together. For 11 0 claim because the accused was a powerful of these things, and I know of no substitute years the Wakefield Grace United Methodist hospital director. In open testimony before our whatever for the force and beauty of its proc­ Church has been such a center for the Wake­ committee, she testified under oath that life ess." field section of the Bronx. had become so difficult for her at the facility Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to represent The church was founded in 1875 when that that she was literally afraid to go to work each such outstanding young people, as they are small community was known as day, and ultimately transferred at her own ex­ truly the future of this great nation. Washingtonville. The neighborhood worship­ pense to another VA hospital to get away from pers decided that the only Methodist churches the Fayetteville Director. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION in the area were too far away to walk to with Other employees testified that the same Di­ TO INCREASE THE STANDARD children and started to meet in the first floor of rector commonly made references to various MILEAGE RATE DEDUCTION FOR a dwelling at 241 st Street and Richardson Av­ parts of their female anatomy, commonly used CHARITABLE USE OF AUTO­ enue. When the Sunday school reached an profanity, and made sexually suggestive com­ MOBILES enrollment of 91 it was decided to erect a ments toward them, and in one case grabbed building for the church. an employee's breasts at a Christmas party. HON. SUE W. KELLY The pragmatism of the neighborhood Still, when some of these women attempted to showed itself again when they disassembled a file charges of harassment against the Direc­ OF NEW YORK church building in Mount Vernon, where that tor, local and regional VA counsels discour­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congregation was building a new church, and aged them from pursuing such claims and pro­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 reassembled it on land donated for their wor­ vided incorrect information concerning how Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, because volunta­ ship. And in 1887 the cornerstone of the re­ and when to file discrimination charges. rism plays so important a role in this country, built church was laid. Even amidst substantiated allegations of I rise today to introduce legislation that will , in The present parsonage was built in 1911 harassment and abusive treatment of women a small way, assist people who give their time and 2 years later a neighboring building was in the Fayetteville, NC, facility, the VA's solu­ and efforts to charitable organizations. bought and turned into the social hall. The tion was to transfer the Fayetteville Director to 9472 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 sunny Bay Pines, FL-the Director's planned serving them cannot be expected to wait any women will motivate girls and young women. retirement destination-with a pay increase longer for meaningful action and honest re­ They can stand on the shoulders of these and lessened responsibilities. The VA also form. great women. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, lis­ paid his moving expenses, and specifically al­ By enacting this legislation, we in Congress ten again to Diana Camacho's convincing rea­ lowed him to be considered for a return to the can help put the VA back on the path toward sons to honor Madam Curie-her choice for a Senior Executive Service [SES] in 3 years. eradicating discrimination at the work place. national holiday: 'When I read about her, I got The female victims of the Director's abuse, Our veterans and VA employees deserve no inspired to do better in everything I do. So meanwhile, continue to suffer the lingering less. with a holiday, just think of the influence it traumatic effects of his harassment. could have on young girls who learned about Unfortunately, little has changed in the VA her! If we did this, it would change the way workplace since 1992, when I first chaired FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADERS people look at women, because it would send oversight subcommittee hearings on this SPEAK OUT-IT'S TIME FOR A the message that women can do great things issue. At that time, we heard equally compel­ NATIONAL HOLIDAY TO HONOR just like men can-and be noticed. It would ling testimony from a legion of women who WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS change the world just like Marie Curie did." also were subjected to abusive and hostile It's time for a national holiday to honor one treatment by senior level managers in the VA HON. BOB FILNER of our women of achievement. workplace. Incredibly, one woman who testi­ OF CALIFORNIA fied during the 1992 hearing presently remains IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on disability leave from the VA, still unable to A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE LATE return to work because of the emotional trau­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 GOVERNOR PETER TALI COLE­ ma she suffered at the hands of her senior Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I MAN OF AMERICAN SAMOA level VA harasser. rise to give voice to the views of Sheila That is why today I am pleased to join as LeCompte's fifth and sixth grade students at HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA an original cosponsor of the Department of Clear View Charter School in Chula Vista, CA, OF AMERICAN SAMOA Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination who have argued forcefully for a national holi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prevention Act. This bipartisan legislation, in­ day to honor 1 of 10 women whom they be­ troduced today in the House, revamps the way lieve are worthy of this recognition. Thursday, May 22, 1997 VA investigates internal allegations of sexual One of the students, Diana Camacho, has it Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise harassment by, and against, its own employ­ right when she says: "Not one woman has to honor the memory of a distinguished Pacific ees and seeks to bring confidence and trust to been celebrated with a holiday, even when leader, the late Uifa'atali Peter Coleman, the EEO process at the VA. they have accomplished just as much as the former Governor of American Samoa, who Boiled down to its essence, this legislation men. Considering that now we are all treated passed away last month after a long battle changes the way charges of harassment and equal, I believe famous women who changed with cancer. A dedicated public servant with other discrimination claims are handled within the world need credit." more than 50 years of public service, Gov­ the VA; instead of allowing claims to be inves­ Diana suggests that Marie Curie should be ernor Coleman was our first American Sa­ tigated by poorly trained collateral duty em­ honored with a holiday: "She changed the moan statesman, a Pacific American with a ployees at the very facility where the harass­ world dramatically through her medical discov­ truly regional vision. It is that vision for which ment or discrimination is said to exist, our bill eries. She was the first person to win two he will always be remembered by our people. requires that all such claims be investigated Nobel prizes." He was someone important for whom I had and reviewed by well-trained central office em­ The 11- to 12-year-old children's nomina­ tremendous respect. Governor Coleman was ployment law experts with no direct ties to the tions for a national holiday run from the well­ always cordial and courteous to me and al­ VA facility where the discrimination has alleg­ known to more obscure, but nevertheless very ways extended the hand of friendship. Al­ edly occurred. In addition, the bill calls for the deserving, women. Former First Lady Eleanor though we disagreed on certain issues, we final agency determination to be made by Roosevelt was picked by Taylor Barnes and agreed on many others, and among them the independent administrative law judges [ALJ's] Paul Hernandez. Ernest Joseph Z. Castillo importance of a strong American presence in rather than VA bureaucrats. nominated Susan B. Anthony who fought for the Pacific region. This bill will help ensure that well-trained woman's right to vote. I learned from him how to handle the stress specialists investigate such claims, and will di­ Brian P. Trick suggests that the "mother of of political life, how to take the storms in stride rectly address the all-too-familiar scenario modem computers," Grace Hopper, be nomi­ and never make a disagreement into a per­ where a poorly trained, lower level VA em­ nated. He feels strongly about a honor: sonal matter. He was the kind of individual of ployee is asked to investigate harassment or "Women are important in making our society whom political opponents like former Governor discrimination charges against a senior official a better place for many generations to A.P. Lutali could say, "Uifa'atali and I may who may have everything to say about his or come. . . She was the one that said that have been adversaries in politics, but in life her continued employment with the agency. computers could understand English and we were always friends." I sponsored a nearly identical version of this worked to prove it. Because of her work, we Mr. Speaker, Governor Coleman exemplified legislation which overwhelmingly passed the are able to have personal computers and all the traits of a true Samoan leader. He was House in the 103d Congress, but was never other tools without special training." a soldier and a warrior, a pioneer and a man acted on in the Senate. At that time, the VA Jean-Marc Apalategui and Alen Cabandong of vision, a statesman and a man of wisdom. believed that a proposed Government-wide re­ nominate 19th Century suffragist, anti-slavery He possessed that quality which Samoans form of the equal employment opportunity activist, and former slave Sojourner Truth for value most in our leaders, that of tofa mamao, [EEO] processes at all Federal agencies a national holiday. which denotes a leader with a sense of vision would occur. The VA opposed the legislation Christopher Del Rio would like Harriet Tub­ or understanding and anticipating future on that basis, and also indicated that many of man's birthday to be declared a national holi­ events. Above all, Governor Coleman was a the changes called for in the bill could be day. He called her the "mother of the civil humble person who thought less of how he made administratively. rights movement." would be remembered in the future than of Nearly 5 years later there has been no Gov­ Singer Ella Fitzgerald gets Reuben what he could accomplish today. ernment-wide reform of the EEO process, Felizardo's vote, and Juliette Lowe, the found­ Uifaatali Peter Coleman was born on De­ there has been no major overhaul of the VA er of the Girl Scouts of America, is Andy cember 8, 1919, in Pago Pago, American EEO administrative process, and the VA's Castiglione's nomination. Aviator Amelia Ear­ Samoa. He received his elementary school well-intentioned zero tolerance policy has hart was the pick of Kevin Han and Jennifer education in Tutuila and graduated from St. proven to be ineffective. Olsen. Louis High School in Honolulu, where he We cannot be expected to wait any longer These women are all worthy role models joined the National Guard and enlisted in the for meaningful reform of the VA EEO process and national heroes. U.S. Army at the beginning of World War II. to occur. More importantly, this Nation's vet­ I agree with these students. A national holi­ Assigned to · the Pacific theater, he was sta­ erans and the VA employees dedicated to day for one of this Nation's outstanding tioned in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and

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He was two times a member of the standing tured regional organizations and he inspired a After the war, Governor Coleman enrolled in committee of the Pacific Islands Conference of whole generation of young Pacific islanders to Georgetown University, and in 1949 he re­ Leaders. He was on the founding board of the strive to better themselves by following his ex­ ceived a bachelor of science degree in eco­ Pan-Pacific Alliance for Trade and Develop­ ample and his vision. nomics from that institution. While in college ment and a founding member of the Offshore Mr. Speaker, I recently attended the funeral he worked as a staff secretary to a Member of Governor's Forum, which he chaired from services which were held for Governor Cole­ Congress, became a member of the U.S. Cap­ 1992 to 1993. man in Honolulu, HI. I am very glad to also itol Police Force and in what was then the Of­ Governor Coleman was loved and re­ note that our Governor Tauese P. Sunia and fice of Territories at the U.S. Department of spected by the people he served-both in his lovely wife, Faga, were in attendance at the Interior. He became the first Samoan to American Samoa and in the region. I know the services. Additionally, the President of the my knowledge to receive a law degree from a that everyone who ever had the privilege of Senate, High Chief Lutu Tenari Fuimaono and major U.S. university. After that, he returned to working with him had tremendous respect for his wife Sinira, the Speaker of the House, American Samoa, where he became the first his common sense, his intelligence, and his High Chief Mailo Sao Nua, the Commissioner Samoan to serve as public defender and later decency. of Public Safety, High Chief Te'o Fuavai, plus became attorney general. His generosity of spirit was well-known. He a special honor guard from the Department of In 1956, he was appointed Governor of was a role model and a mentor to many Public Safety in American Samoa were American Samoa by President Eisenhower, young people, myself included. As he gained present. one of the first Pacific Islanders to serve as political stature, he helped younger aspiring In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer governor in the Pacific. he held that position leaders-he opened up windows of oppor­ my condolences to Governor Coleman's wife, until 1961. tunity and it is as a mentor that many of us Nora, and his children and grandchildren. I am During those years he chaired the Conven­ will remember him best. From the "teaching sure that the proud legacy which he left them tion which drafted American Samoa's Con­ stories" he shared to the examples of achieve­ will live on in their hearts and in the hearts of stitution and his administration laid the founda­ ment which his own life offered, he inspired all the people of the Pacific. tion for what has later become known as the many of us to consider public service. As my Mr. Speaker, I recently attended the funeral American Samoa Government. To properly distinguished colleague from Guam, Con­ services which were held for Governor Cole­ understand his achievements, Mr. Speaker, gressman ROBERT UNDERWOOD, has said, "He man in Hawaii. I am very glad to note that our we must remember that at that time he had accurately saw himself as a developer of in­ Governor Tauese P. Sunia and his lovely wife limited resources and hardly any staff to speak digenous governments, bringing Pacific island­ Faga were in attendance at the services. Addi­ of-i.e., there were no younger, educated ers to full recognition of their right to self-gov­ tionally, the President of the Senate, High American Samoans to fill the positions in gov­ ernment and their capacity to implement the Chief Lutu Tenari Fuimaono and his wife ernment. All that came later. same." Sinira, the Speaker of the House, High Chief From 1961 until 1965, Governor Coleman His regional stature was widely acknowl­ Mailo Sao Nua. served as Administrator of what is now the edged, Mr. Speaker. In 1970 he was granted In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer Republic of the Marshall Islands. So great was an honorary degree by the University of my condolences to Governor Coleman's dear the regard in which he was held that he be­ Guam, who cited him as a "Man of the Pa­ wife Nora and his children. I am sure that the came, by special act of the Nitijela (the cific." In 1978, he received an honorary doc­ proud legacy which he left them will live on in Marshallese Parliament) the first U.S. citizen torate from Chaminade College in Hawaii, Pa­ their hearts and in the hearts of all the peo­ ever accorded an honorary Marshall Islands cific Magazine called him, "a man who is ples of the Pacific. citizenship. probably on a first name basis with everybody PROCLAMATION During his subsequent 17 years in the from the heart of the Pacific islands to their Pursuant to the authority vested in the northern Pacific, Governor Coleman served as most distant corners." Governor of American Samoa, under the flag Deputy High Commissioner of the U.S. Trust This stature as a regional leader led to a code prescribed by the Congress of the Territory of the Pacific Islands and, subse­ number of special assignments. He was a United States of America shall be flown at quently, as Acting High Commissioner, which member of numerous U.S. delegations to trea­ half staff as a mark of respect and a tribute position he held until 1977. His performance ty negotiations, observances and regional con­ to the memory of Uifatali Peter Coleman, former Governor of American Samoa, and firmly established him as a regional states­ ferences, among them the U.S. delegation one of the fathers of the government and the man. which negotiated the 1981 Treaties of Friend­ terri tory of American Samoa from April 28, When American Samoa held its first guber· ship with Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tokelau and the 1997, until May 28, 1997. natorial election in 1977, he ran for office and Cook Islands, the second Pacific Islands Con­ Furthermore, by the authority vested in became the first elected Governor, a position ference of Leaders in Rarotonga in 1985, the me by the constitution and laws of American which he held three times. During his elected Pacific Democrat Union Conference in Fiji in Samoa, as executive head of this territory, I years in office, he continued to forge close ties 1987, the centenary observance of the U.S. hereby order the flag of American Samoa to be flown also at half staff. I would also like between the territory government and Wash­ Tonga Treaty of Friendship in 1988, and the to ask all the departments, agencies, and of­ ington DC and with Federal and State agen­ American Samoa delegation to the Wellington fices of the American Samoa to observe in cies and institutions. He was responsible for Conference which banned driftnet fishing in the most appropriate manner and custom be­ American Samoa's membership in both the the South Pacific in 1989. fitting the occasion of the passing of this National Governors Association and the Re­ In the words of his longtime political rival, great leader. gional Western Governors Association. In former Governor A.P. Lutali, "I am proud that In witness whereof I set my hand and seal 1980 he became the first territorial Governor my friend Uifa'atali earned a place in history on the 28th day of April, 1997, at Utulei, American Samoa. to serve as chairman of the Western Gov­ for his devotion and service to our people and TAUESE P.F. SUNIA, ernors Conference. He was elected a member the peoples of the Pacific." Whether we re­ Governor of American Samoa. of the executive committee of the NGA in member the dedicated pul;>lic servant, the 1990. leader, the regional statesman, the rote model [From the Hawaii Star-Bulletin, Apr. 29, As a regional leader, Mr. Speaker, Governor for Pacific youth, the good friend whose per­ 1997] Coleman's record is equally distinguished. He sonal warmth was always evident-or any of PETER COLEMAN, "MAN OF THE PACIFIC" co-founded the Pacific Basin Development his other remarkable aspects, we all mourn his (By Mary Adamski) Council in 1980 and was its first elected Presi­ loss. HONOLULU.-Peter Tali Coleman was called dent in 1982. In 1982 he hosted and chaired What stands out in my mind is Governor "a man of the Pacific" in one of the many the South Pacific Commission's annual con­ Coleman's regional stature. Here was a man, honorary degrees he was awarded, but that ference in Pago Pago, American Samoa. At a a Pacific islander, who saw beyond the shores was not a fanciful title. It would serve as a special SPC meeting in 1983 and later in a of his own island-a man who clearly saw the summary of his life. 9474 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 He was the first Samoan to be appointed Pago Harbor on board the Navy transport humor was how he kept life in perspective, governor of American Samoa, a US territory vessel the USS Jackson. We kids were just everything in balance. and later the first elected governor there. overwhelmed and excited by the beauty of He used humor to fend off criticism, to His service as governor bridged five dec­ the Harbor and the majesty of the sur­ laugh with others, to tolerate the inflated ades, first from the appointment in 1956-61, rounding mountains on that July morning. egos his line of work brought, and even to to three elected terms, the most recent end­ Grandma Ama ta had accompanied us on laugh at himself. His sense of humor was his ing in 1993. the trip from Honolulu and Chief Tali, Aunty way of remaining within himself. He spent nearly 17 years as an American Mabel and Snookie and other family mem­ One day when he was still at Queen's Hos­ appointee in administrative roles in the bers were there to welcome us. pital I went to visit with him. He had just former U.N. Trust Territories of Micronesia. The living quarters we were assigned to awakened and I sat there making loose talk Then he served as an advisor to the govern­ was the old nurses' quarters at Malaloa, the and joking with him. I told him casually ment and the emerging Western Pacific na­ house was spacious, wide open and struc­ that Amata had called earlier from Wash­ tions as they gained independence. He found­ turally sound and we kids loved it. Mom and ington. ed PTC Inc., a government relations firm Dad learned later that these quarters had specializing in Pacific island matters, was been condemned but that really never both­ He asked what she had wanted. I told him the Republican national committeeman from ered us because we didn't know what that she asked how he was doing and that he American Samoa, and an attorney. meant and didn't care anyway. should start thinking about the governor's Coleman, 77 died yesterday (Monday) at his To Dad, as long as the family's safety and race for the year 2000. He laughed so hard he Honolulu home after a two-year struggle health were not being compromised, the cried. with cancer. label was of no consequence and the con­ God bless you. "He was early recognized as a leader and demned house he viewed as a minor, tem­ will be remembered as one of the forerunners porary inconvenience that was not worth in the Pacific among native-born leaders complaining about. who helped their nations chart their own The house, for now, served our purposes. destinies," said Hawaiian Governor Ben He adapted and taught us to do the same. A TRffiUTE TO SHIMON EREM Cayetano. Don't get hung up on the minor things. He "His contribution will be long and recalled never lost focus of his larger destiny. with respect and affection." Things that would bother many of us never HON. BRAD SHERMAN Governor Tauese P .F. Sunia of American seemed to bother him. He handled criticism OF CALIFORNIA Samoa ordered the United States and Amer­ the same way. Those who knew him well can ican Samoa flags to be flown at half-staff for attest to that. He reserved his energies for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 30 days in Coleman's home islands. Sunia life's larger problems. Thursday, May 22 , 1997 will attend services in Honolulu next week, Only he knew that, very soon thereafter, according to his Chief of Staff. he would occupy the best house on the is­ Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor "There is no question of Peter Coleman's land, the governor's mansion. Occupying the to rise today to recognize Shimon Erem as the place in history, not only in American governor's house itself was not the goal. He recipient of the Lawrence J. Weinberg Distin­ Samoa, but throughout the Pacific," said aspired to lead his people and never lost guished Service Award. This award recog­ Sunia in a message to the Coleman family " I focus of that objective. am proud to say I knew him,.that I worked Dad practiced law during these early days nizes Shimon for his outstanding grassroots for and with him, and that I witnessed the and his clients would often instead of cash political service which has helped to strength­ progress and change he brought to American pay him with live chickens and pigs. The en relations between the United States and Samoa." house was the perfect place in which to learn Israel. Kitty Simonds, Executive director of the and develop responsibility to raise and care Shimon Erem has been a tireless leader of Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Manage­ for them. our community and our Nation recognizing the ment said: "He really knew the heart of the Of course some of these animals soon be­ Pacific people." She recalled Coleman's ef­ came pets. We had a pet pig named Porky necessity of open dialog, particularly over dif­ fort to affirm native islanders' fishing rights, that we let into the house all the time, and ficult issues which jeopardize freedom and a move not popular with the American fish­ Grandma Amata would get angry and chase peace. He has personally arranged meetings ing industry or the tuna packing firms in the pig out with a broom. On school days among the leaders of France, Norway, Poland, Pago Pago. Porky would always greet us when we got Israel, and the United States, as well as con­ City Councilman Mufi Hannerman said: home. One day Porky didn't meet us. We ferences between Christian and Jewish pas­ "He was definitely a role model for many combed the entire area around the house and tors to better Judo-Christian relations. Samoans. Through his example, he embodied the mountainside. We couldn't find him. the best ideals and value of a public states­ Dad had now become Attorney General and In addition to his national leadership Shimon man." we kids had become so upset and distraught has served our local community by partici­ D.E. " Rags" Scanlan, president of Royal that Dad called the police force to help look pating in California statewide politics, while Guard Security, said Coleman was " distin­ for our pig. We never found Porky. We knew personally forging relationships between State guished by his work for the betterment of all he ended up in someone else's umu. It took officials and party activists. Shimon is a true in the South Pacific." Scanlan whom Cole­ a long time for us to get over that loss. champion of democracy locally in California man tapped to coordinate relief efforts after Dad used to cut our hair, even after he be­ and throughout the world. a 1981 hurricane devastated Samoa, said the came Governor. His haircuts made us very man was "very unpolitical. He was in poli­ sad and we cried every time we had to get Shimon understands the basis of democracy tics but wasn't a politician, he worked be­ one. We wanted to look like Elvis but ended and the need for strong leadership. He has hind the scenes." up looking like Fred Flintstone. The hairline headed several organizations including B'nai J.E. Tihati Thompson of Tihati Produc­ was almost always uneven and so we would B'rith, the World Alliance of Christians and tions said: "I will always respect him for the get teased and slapped in the head by the Jews, Center for Strategic Studies in Los An­ assistance he gave not only to the people of other kids. geles, and countless others. The Los Angeles Samoa, but also to the Tokelau people of One time my brother Milton ran away Swains Island Atoll while in office. He grew from home because he didn't want his hair community and I thank Shimon for his excep­ into a very gracious statesman who many cut. Anyway he finally returned home when tional service and dedication to the preserva­ would consult for political advice." he got too hungry. And of course the rest of tion of democracy throughout the world. us promptly reported him to Dad. Misery Alexis de Tocqueville once said that: loves company. Milton got his spanking, [From the Samoa News, May 15, 1997] which made us gleeful and after his haircut, A people among whom individuals lost the A EULOGY IN MEMORY OF PETER TALI lost his appetite. power of achieving great things single-hand­ COLEMAN As kids we didn't fully appreciate that ed would soon relapse into barbarism. (The following eulogy was presented by those haircuts showed Dad to be a true vi­ Tocqueville meant that democracy would William Patrick " Dyke" Coleman at there­ sionary. Today these haircuts are considered not survive without people like Shimon sacri­ cent funeral of his father, former Governor fashionable and quite stylish with the ficing time and energy for the benefit of this Peter Tali Coleman. Dyke was Governor younger crowd. Dad was ahead of his time. Coleman's chief of staff in his most recent Mom was always behind the scene, pro­ Nation. I honor Shimon Erem for his work to­ administration (1989-1993).) viding her strengths to support Dad and the ward peace and congratulate him as the re­ Dad introduced as to Samoa during the family. For all this intelligence, strength of cipient of the Lawrence J. Weinberg Distin­ summer of 1952 when we first arrived in Pago character and self-discipline, his sense of guished Service Award. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9475 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CON­ mulgating agency. As we all know, Federal assess new regulations. A source for such in­ GRESSIONAL OFFICE OF REGU­ agencies are required to complete a number formation does not currently exist. My legisla­ LATORY ANALYSIS CREATION of reports and analyses on rules that they are tion would create a small, inexpensive, and fo­ ACT promulgating. A problem exists, however, be­ cused office within the legislative branch that cause agencies often ignore these require­ could provide such information. It would con­ HON. SUE W. KELLY ments, or fail to thoroughly comply with them. solidate and centralize such a function, and Aside from what an agency may provide, there OF NEW YORK greatly facilitate effective implementation of is no other source of information that Con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Congressional Review Act. With the an­ gress can rely upon. CORA's sole purpose nual cost to our economy of Federal regula­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 would be to analyze new agency regulations tions estimated at roughly $700 billion and Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing to help Congress determine whether the use growing, how can we afford not to have such legislation that will greatly assist this body in of its disapproval authority under the Congres­ an office? obtaining information that it can use to fulfill its sional Review Act would be warranted. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. responsibilities under the Congressional Re­ How would the Office operate? Under cur­ view Act. My legislation would create a Con­ rent law, virtually all new regulations are re­ gressional Office of Regulatory Analysis, or quired to be filed with Comptroller General of CORA, whose sole purpose would be to pro­ the General Accounting Office and each HONORING LINDA VISTA SCHOOL vide Congress substantive information on the House of Congress. The Comptroller General potential impact of new regulations on our Na­ has unique responsibilities if these regulations HON. JAY KIM tion's small business. are determined to be major. A major n tie, In March 1996, the Small Business Regu­ whose determination is made by the Adminis­ OF CALIFORNIA latory Enforcement Fairness Act [SBREFA] trator of the Office of Information and Regu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES latory Affairs, is defined as a rule that will like­ was enacted. Contained within this legislation Thursday, May 22, 1997 is an often overlooked, but nevertheless sig­ ly have an annual effect on the economy of nificant, provision that gives Congress the au­ $100 million or more. In these instances, GAO Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise is required to submit a report to the commit­ thority to prevent new Federal regulations from today and salute Principal Schara and the tees of jurisdiction by the end of 15 calendar taking effect. This new regulatory disapproval teachers and students of Linda Vista Elemen­ days containing an assessment of the agen­ authority is designed to allow Congress to be­ tary School in Yorba Linda, CA for having cy's compliance with the procedural steps re­ come a more active participant in the regu­ been awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award quired by various statutes and executive or­ latory process. by the U.S. Secretary of Education. I am ders relating to the regulatory process. The Members of Congress have often protested proud to represent such a fine institution in usefulness of these reports, however, is mini­ that Federal agencies routinely promulgate Congress. mal because they simply assess procedural regulations that exceed their legal authority. Blue Ribbon awards honor 263 secondary, steps taken by an agency, and do not at all Given these complaints, and the fact that the middle and junior high schools around the address the substance of the regulation. As a regulatory burden has become unbearably country for showing exceptional dedication to result, they do little to assist Members of Con­ large, one would expect that Congress would providing a top notch education to its students gress determine the merits of the rule itself. be vigorously employing its powers under the and preparing them for the next century. Linda This would change under my legislation. Ini­ Vista was the only school in the 41st District Congressional Review Act. However, in prac­ tially, the functions now designated to the tice, the exact opposite is true. As of May 21, to receive this highly sought-after award. Blue General Accounting Office would be trans­ Ribbon schools must show strong leadership, 1997, roughly 14 months after the Congres­ ferred to CORA. In addition to the report on an sional Review Act became effective, 4,574 a clear vision, and sense of mission that is agency's compliance with procedural steps, shared by all connected with the school, high nonmajor final rules have been submitted to CORA would also perform its own regulatory GAO and Congress, and 72 major rules, on quality teaching, a challenging up-to-date cur­ impact analysis of major rules. Such an anal­ riculum, policies, and practices that ensure a which GAO is required to submit a statement ysis would provide a second opinion on the to Congress, have been issued. Yet, not a sin­ safe environment conducive to teaming, a agency's actions and provide Members with a solid commitment to parental involvement and gle resolution of disapproval has been passed. substantive assessment of the impact the reg­ The House of Representatives has failed even evidence that the school helps all students ulation is likely to have. This information could achieve high standards. to consider one such resolution. then be used to facilitate use of the Congres­ Linda Vista School was selected through a In my opinion, this is not how the Congres­ sional Review Act. highly competitive process in which state edu­ sional Review Act was designed to operate. In addition, CORA could also conduct regu­ cation departments, the Department of De­ Congress must use its authority to exercise latory impact analyses of nonmajor rules. Cur­ stronger oversight of the regulatory state. Be­ rently, there is no type of review of these reg­ fense dependent schools, the Bureau of Indian fore I describe the responsibilities of CORA, ulations by GAO or anyone else. CORA would Affairs, and the Council for American Private however, I would like to make one point very undertake these analyses at the request of a Education nominate schools. which best meet clear: this initiative is not based on the as­ committee or individual Member, based on a the superior standards of the award. The se­ sumption that all regulations are bad. Some priority system established within the legisla­ lected schools are then visited and reviewed regulations have been instrumental in pro­ tion and the discretion of the Director of the by a panel of 100 outstanding members of the tecting our environment and ensuring the safe­ Office. Under such a system, CORA could education community. This panel then makes ty of millions of American workers. These ef­ analyze important nonmajor rules using limited final recommendations to the U.S. Secretary forts should not be weakened, and it is not the budgetary resources. of Education. intent of this legislation to do so. Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, Linda Vista will be honored next fall at a na­ Having said that, let me explain more fully the Congressional Budget Office also has cer­ tional ceremony in Washington DC where the what CORA is designed to do. Under my bill, tain regulatory analysis functions. CBO is re­ school will be given a plaque and a special a new legislative support office, called the quired to estimate the costs of regulations that flag to fly. Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis, may be needed to implement a particular Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me would be created. Why is such an office need­ piece of legislation. Upon request, CBO is also in commending Linda Vista School for its dedi­ ed? As discussed above, the Congressional required to compare its estimate with that of cation to preparing its students for the chal­ Review Act is simply not being implemented. the agency promulgating the rule. Because lenges they will face growing up in and around The executive branch continues to chum out CORA would be the repository of regulatory Orange County. Behind this Blue Ribbon new regulations at a staggering pace. In most information for Congress, it would be appro­ school is a dedicated group of faculty, stu­ cases, the only information that Members of priate for CORA to assume this function. dents, and staff whose commitment to edu­ Congress have available to them regarding a Mr. Speaker, Congress needs accurate, reli­ cation is an example for schools around the regulation is that which is provided by the pro- able, nonpartisan information that it can use to country to follow. 9476 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 TAIWAN'S PRESIDENT LEE DE­ related diseases is estimated to be at least through in their research. Please join me in SERVES PRAISE FOR SUCCESS $143 billion a year. lending these researchers all the support you DURING IDS FIRST YEAR Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability in can. Your health, or the health of someone America. It can limit everyday activities, such you love, could depend on it. HON. WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON as dressing, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of bed, for approximately 7 million Ameri­ OF LOUISIANA TRIBUTE TO BRUCE A. SEYMORE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans. This figure is expected to increase to 12 million by the year 2020. Thursday, May 22 , 1997 Though these figures are astounding, they HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today do not truly make an impact until arthritis OF MICillGAN to note that Monday, May 20, 1997, marked touches your family. That is what has hap­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first anniversary of the administration of pened to me. In early 1990, my wife of 31 Thursday, May 22 , 1997 President Lee T eng-hui and Vice President years, Joe Anne, was experiencing pain in her Lien Chen of Taiwan. hands. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would A few weeks ago, several Members of Con~ After repeated visits to our family doctor, we like to congratulate Mr. Bruce Seymore as he gress and I stopped briefly, too briefly, in Tai­ discovered she has arthritis in her hands. My retires after thirty-one years of service with the pei on our return to the United States from a wife is a very active, determined, and ener­ city of Port Huron as the director of finance. congressional trade development trip to Asia getic woman. For example, when she was His colleagues will be honoring him with a din­ and the Pacific rim. pregnant with our daughter Ashley, Joe Anne ner on June 27, 1997. During our stopover, we had the opportunity delivered calves on her father's farm. For Mr. Seymore began his career with the city to visit with President Lee and Vice President years she was a high school teacher in our of Port Huron in 1966 as director of finance. Lien. President Lee impressed me, and I be­ hometown. Now she devotes her time and en­ Under his leadership and guidance, for twenty­ lieve other members of the delegation, with his ergy to the horses she has bred and trained one years, the department received the Certifi­ commitment to instituting full democracy in for years. cate for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Taiwan. I was equally impressed by President Though she has not allowed her arthritis to the Government Finance Officers Association Lee's commitment to provide a higher stand­ stop her activities, she is in constant pain and of the United States and Canada. The depart­ ard of living in Taiwan and to improve rela­ has difficulty doing some things that many of ment has received this distinction longer than tions with both the United States and China. us take for granted. any other unit of government in Michigan. The first-year record of President Lee and Joe Anne and I are fortunate enough to re­ Along side his success with the city of Port Vice President Chen offers promise for future side in the great State of North Carolina. Our Huron, Mr. Seymore has been an incredible progress. Taiwan has maintained a steady State's many opportunities have attracted asset to his community. Throughout the years, economic growth with a per capita income of some of the best and brightest minds in the Mr. Seymore has served on the Michigan Wa­ $13,00Q-U.S.-that is equivalent of many medical field. In fact, there is a research cen­ terways Council of Girl Scouts Board and as Western European countries. Taiwan has ex­ ter in my home State that is one of the leaders president of Goodwill Industries. His compas­ panded relations with several countries and in the fight against arthritis. sion and devotion to those in need prompted has sought a continuing dialog with the Peo­ The Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the board of directors at Goodwill to give Mr. ple's Republic of China about eventual unifica­ the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Seymore the Scotty Hanton Award in 1979. tion with a more democratic and open govern­ has joined the National Institute of Arthritis, The Scotty Hanton Award is granted yearly to ment in China. the Centers for Disease Control, and the Ar­ a person who personifies the essence of Finally, Mr. Speaker, President Lee de­ thritis Foundation to bring together a superior Goodwill. The nominees are picked based on serves congratulations on the many accom­ medical research team. They have dedicated their time of service, time investment, personal plishments during his first year in office and their facilities to achieve their mission: to contributions, and spirit. best wishes for continued success and eradicate arthritis and ease the suffering of ar­ I would like to congratulate Bruce Seymore progress. I hope that I will be able to visit Tai­ thritis victims. as he retires and wish him and his family all wan again and to stay longer than just a few The work these facilities have already done the best. hours. speaks to their skill and determination. Their recent breakthroughs are bringing us closer to preventing-and curing-some of the most WALTER CAPPS " IN OUR HEARTS" ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH crippling and costly diseases that affect our MEMORIAL DAY SPEECH Nation. HON. WALTER B. JONFS For example, researchers believe that treat­ HON. LANE EVANS OF NORTH CAROLINA ments involving adequate calcium and nutri­ OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enfs, coupled with an exercise program, may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provide the most practical approach to the Thursday , May 22, 1997 Thursday, May 22, 1997 prevention of osteoporosis. Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, this Monday is Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I come before this There is also an exciting new avenue of re­ body today in honor of Arthritis Awareness search which indicates that lupus may involve Memorial Day. Members of Congress will be Month. This month is set aside to increase the abnormalities in the body's ability to eliminate home in joining with our constituents at many important ceremonies honoring the memory of public's knowledge about arthritis, and the unnecessary, damaged, or potentially harmful many related diseases which affect the joints, cells. This process is known as programmed those who sacrificed their life in the service of bones, muscles, skin, and other connective cell death. A better understanding of pro­ our Nation. Mr. Speaker, one of our new Members, tissues. grammed cell death may lead to new treat­ WAL TEA CAPPS, of California, will be giving the Arthritis and its related diseases are among ments for arthritis. the most common causes of chronic pain, dis­ In addition, the studies currently being con­ keynote address as a major Memorial Day ability, and disfigurement in Americans today. ducted which examine the causes of cartilage gathering in Los Osos, CA. Congressman These diseases occur at all ages, impair the breakdown, and ways to stimulate growth of CAPPS is a true friend of those currently serv­ quality of life, and many require medical care cartilage, will lead to new treatments in osteo­ ing in the military and a staunch advocate on and attention over long periods of time. arthritis. behalf of our veterans and their families. Health experts estimate that by the year I support the ongoing search for a cure to Representative CAPPS has shared his 2020, when the Baby Boom generation ap­ arthritis. As we work on the fiscal year 1998 planned remarks with me. I am pleased to proaches the prime years for the onset of budget, I urge my colleagues in the House to submit a copy of Representative CAPPS' re­ chronic illnesses, 60 million Americans will consider the thousands of people, present and marks into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD mov­ have arthritis, a 50 percent increase over to­ future, who suffer from arthritis and related ing speech and I urge my colleagues to read day's estimate. disorders. and reflect on his remarks. Currently, the combined cost to society of The Thurston Arthritis Research Center and IN OUR HEARTS medical care and lost wages for arthritis and organizations like it are very close to a break- (By Walter Capps) May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9477 Corporal Haley, Father Kozanecki, Master conflicts and peacekeeping missions have, of TRIBUTE TO MAJ. HAL GEER- Sergeant Martin, Supervisor Laurent, Rev­ course, made their own special contributions MILITARY ORDER OF THE erend Ford, esteemed Veterans, ladies, and in defense of American security and values. WORLD WARS gentlemen. It is a humbling and awesome task to My friends, I have participated in Memo­ stand before 1,000 people this morning in this rial Day exercises for many years, but this is HON. BRAD SHERMAN breathtaking location to help observe Memo­ the first year that I have been honored to do OF CALIFORNIA so as your Congressman. rial Day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, all over this great nation, Ameri­ It is an unparalleled honor and high privi­ Thursday, May 22 , 1997 cans from every walk of life are taking time lege to represent our communities and its to honor the memory and reflect on the sac­ people in our nation's capital. And as your Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a great rifices of those who gave their lives so that Representative, I have new challenges and privilege for me today to rise and pay tribute we can live our lives in peace and freedom. responsibilities. to an exemplary American, Maj. Hal Geer, Today more than any day, they are in our who is being honored by his peers with the hearts. As a Congressman, I have no higher duty And just as importantly, we pay tribute to than to preserve the security of our nation Military Order of the World Wars for his ex­ those-like the hundreds in this gathering by ensuring that our military remains the traordinary devotion to our country. The order today-who served in our military forces. best trained, best equipped, and most pre­ symbolizes distinguished service within the You may not have given your lives, but you pared in the world. Yes, even in the age of Armed Forces and is awarded to one who em­ certainly gave of your bodies and souls in de­ budget cuts and downsizing, we can and must bodies the highest degree of honor, duty, and fense of your country and the cherished prin­ maintain an efficient and cost-effective mili­ patriotism. ciples which make our nation so great. You tary skilled not only in conventional war­ Hal's life story exemplifies those virtues that too are in our hearts. fare, but at combating the new enemies of make a true hero. The tenderfoot oath that he From the first shot fired of the Revolu­ terrorism, drug trafficking and organized swore when he was 12-"0n my Honor I will tionary War to the scud missile casualties in crime. the Persian Gulf, nearly 1.2 million Ameri­ do my best to do my duty to God and my cans have been killed at war. As a Congressman, and a Member of the Country,"-became the creed by which he This statistic is staggering. Simply utter­ International Relations Committee, I am lived his life. Just 1 week after the tragedy of ing it and moving on threatens to obscure doing all I can to rid the world of the most Pearl Harbor, Hal heeded the call of duty to the individuality of each fallen man or horrifying weaponry of past and potential wars. I am active in the efforts to ban anti­ his country and voluntarily enlisted in the woman, and to dim the historic lessons of Army, leaving behind his wife, to fight for de­ each American conflict. personnel land mines and am pushing for The first Memorial Day was observed on swift action on the critical chemical weap­ mocracy abroad. Hal also passed up officer May 30, 1868, three years after the Civil War ons treaty. candidate school to become a combat photog­ set our nation against itself and claimed the As a Congressman, I am committed to rapher and he actively sought front-line as­ lives of half a million people from the Union maintaining the highest level of Federal ben­ signments. and the Confederacy. Gen. George Patton once said, "Wars may Nearly 130 years later, these deaths must efits for our veterans and their families. In this effort, I will continue my previous work be fought with weapons, but they are won by remind us of the urgency to settle our own men." We can stand here free today because differences under the rule of law and with as a private citizen, when I helped bring the the decency of a civil society. We must never first ever Vet Center to Santa Barbara. of men like Hal Geer who went beyond the resort to the internal warfare that has killed I am, for example, cosponsoring legislation call of duty. countless people across the globe-from to ensure that veterans receive substantial Hal's courage and valor place him among Zaire to Chechnya-even this year. And the health benefits and that they are never the pantheon of true American heroes. He lesson of the Civil War about the cruelties shortchanged on retirement pay. And I am flew more than 85 air combat missions in and degradation of racial bigotry are sadly proud to say that my office has been able to China, risking his own life to show the Amer­ those that still have not been fully realized help a number of veterans secure medals to ican people the courage of our troops in ac­ by our society. which they were entitled but never received. tion. Hal later volunteered to work behind Many of you fought .in World War IT. In enemy lines in China where he stood under fact, some have made their home in this As a Congressman, I will keep pushing our beautiful county because you trained here government and the governments of Vietnam constant fire. That heroism has brought Major before shipping out overseas. and other former adversaries to leave no Geer countless decorations and commenda­ To you, and your 400,000 comrades in arms stone unturned in our sacred battle to deter­ tions, and has made him World War ll's most who perished in Europe and in the Pacific, mine the final status of all the brave com­ highly decorated combat photographer. the world will forever owe a priceless debt of batants who are still missing in action. However, Hal showed his devotion not just gratitude for vanquishing tyrants who com­ And as a Congressman, I will honor the in war but also in peace time. In addition to mitted unspeakable crimes against innocent memory of those who died in service of our serving as president of the Congregational people and who threatened the very exist­ nation by trying 'to preserve the unique Church of North Hollywood, he has also de­ ence of civilized life on earth. The lessons of World War of course, are that we can American values for which they fought. voted countless hours to teaching religious n , Today is the day when all of us should pledge never tolerate the unchec~ed genocidal pas­ education classes. Furthermore, Hal has pro­ sions of ruthless dictators and expansionist to redouble our fight to ensure that the basic duced Memorial Day services to ensure that military campaigns which threaten fellow rights we all enjoy-freedom of speech, free­ those who died for our country are never for­ democracies and even our own shores. dom of religion, freedom of the press, and the gotten, and that we never forget that the price I see many Vietnam vets here today. I have freedoms afforded by our democratic polit­ for democracy is eternal vigilance. known and worked with some of you since I ical system are never, ever, diminished. Today, I join those who have devoted their first came to California 32 years ago and My friends, some of you know that I was lives to defending our country in honoring Maj. began teaching a university course on the born in Omaha, Nebraska. That's why I'm Vietnam War. Hal Geer with the Military Order of the World particularly proud to quote the inscription Wars. The lessons of the Vietnam war are pro­ that many of you have read for yourselves at found. From this war, we learned that we the Omaha Beach Cemetery in Normandy: must never blame the war on the warriors. The sad fact that more Vietnam vets have "To these we owe our highest resolve, that HONORING GILBERT AND SALLY killed themselves than died on the battle­ the cause for which they died shall live." KERLIN field teaches us that when we send soldiers Freedom, peace, justice, dignity, and pros­ to war, we must, as a nation, support them perity. These are the qualities of life all of us HON. EUOT L. ENGEL when they return. here on the Central Coast and across Amer­ And from the Vietnam war, we must re­ OF NEW YORK ica enjoy. We must never take them for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solve only to send U.S. troops into harm's granted. And we must forever remember and way when critical American strategic or honor those who fought and died for the Thursday , May 22, 1997 moral interests demand our engagement, and cherished causes that will endure for genera­ never make this decision out of a sense of Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I speak today in ideological zealotry. tions to come. praise of two people who for more than 50 Those who join us today who served in Today, and every day, they are in our years have worked in environmental and com­ World War I, Korea, the Gulf War, and other hearts. munity causes. Gil and Sally Kerlin have both 9478 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 been important elements in the cultural and sory Board, and the National Religious Broad­ mitment. I applaud their expansion of care to social life of Riverdale. casters. He is also a U.S. Air Force veteran the seniors in my district. I expect that the As a volunteer Gil Kerlin led the Riverdale and an multiengine pilot with instrument rating. Fritz Reuter Altenheim staff and administrators Community Planning Association in the early Garth's family has always been this back­ will continue to serve the community in the 1950's to propel the rezoning of the northwest bone. His wife, Christina, an integral part of same noble fashion for another 100 years. Bronx and spearhead the creation of the Nat­ Garth's ministry, has been this partner through ural Area District. He was a founder of Wave every endeavor and also ministers as a noted Hill, a prototype of preservation in the New Christian leader herself. Garth has been TRIBUTE TO AL GRIMSON York City area and chairman of its board until known to say, "One of my great sources of joy 1991. He was active in establishing the River­ is the tremendous family God has given me." HON. DAVID E. BOMOR dale Historic District and has chaired the Riv­ His eldest daughter, Victoria, and son-in-law, OF MICHIGAN erdale Nature Preservancy which is dedicated Curt Clark, are both proud alumni of Oral Rob­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to preserving and enhancing the quality of life erts University. Victoria now is an instructor of Thursday, May 22, 1997 in Riverdale. communications, while Curt is a successful ex­ Mr. Kerlin is a graduate of Harvard Univer­ ecutive with Pepsi Corp. His younger daugh­ Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would sity, Trinity College in Cambridge, England, ter, Julie, also a graduate of Oral Roberts Uni­ like to congratulate Mr. AI Grimson as he re­ and Harvard Law School. Sally Kerlin is a versity, married Thomas Connor Nolan Ill, who tires from his job as accounting manager from graduate of Radcliffe College and attended the is now executive director of the Tri-State the Macomb County Finance Department. His Bank Street College of Education. She is a Christian Television Broadcast station. colleagues will honor him with a dinner and re­ member of the Society of Women Mr. Speaker, the Coonce's are an inspira­ ception at the end of this month. Geographers and created a series of maps tion. They are a rare family that does not feel For 23 years, AI has been a dedicated and used in teaching the relationships between the ashamed to show their faith to others and to committed accountant for Macomb County. In U.S. topography and man's use of it. She also witness the good news of Christ. Through their 1974, AI began working as an auditor for worked on the creation of Wave Hill. Christian Television Broadcast station they Macomb County Community Mental Health. AI Mr. and Mrs. Kerlin are being honored by have touched thousands of viewers who are in later went on to serve Macomb County in a the Riverdale Senior Services, an organization need of the Gospel, and I applaud them for variety of positions. He became the adminis­ dedicated to working with seniors and cele­ their outstanding efforts. God speed. trative assistant for the budget and finance de-· brating its 23d anniversary. This wonderful or­ partment, an audit officer for the internal audit ganization and this marvelous couple epito­ department before becoming the accounting mize the contribution of caring people for their IN HONOR OF THE FRITZ REUTER manager. His participation in accounting asso­ neighborhood. They deserve our praise for all ALTENHEIM LIFE CARE COMMU­ ciations, his background, and experience, the good work they have done to improve life NITY: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS made him a valuable member and leader in in their community. OF SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS the financial departments within Macomb OF THE NORTH JERSEY AREA County. In an era when community service has be­ A TRIBUTE TO MY GOOD FRIENDS HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ come so important, AI is a shining example of TINA AND GARTH COONCE OF NEW JERSEY a dedicated volunteer. As a Berville Lion and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a member of the Elks Club, AI has been com­ mitted to improving the lives of people HON. GLENN POSHARD Thursday, May 22, 1997 OF ILLINOIS throughout the community. He has also been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the Selfridge base community council, Fra­ to pay special tribute to the Fritz Reuter ternal Order of Police, and a marine safety of­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 Altenheim Life Care Community on the occa­ ficer. As a father, he also knows how impor­ Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sion of its centennial anniversary. For 100 tant children are and became a football and lit­ honor an outstanding couple from my home­ years, this organization has been committed to tle league coach. AI has touched the lives of town, Marion, IL. Tina and Garth Coonce are the notion that our aged population deserves many people in the community through his wonderful people who are working in the serv­ the help of our whole community. This mo­ participation in so many activities. ice of the Lord. They are the founders and mentous occasion will be celebrated at a gala Over the years, Al's experience, leadership, president of the Tri-State Christian Television dinner dance on Sunday June 1, 1997, in the and knowledge have made him an incredible Broadcast station, and this year they are cele­ grand ballroom of Schuetzen Park, in North asset to Macomb County and Macomb Coun­ brating their 20th anniversary on the air. Bergen, NJ. ty's Finance Department. I would like to thank I have had the pleasure of being a guest on Founded in 1897 as a continuous care re­ AI for all of his contributions and wish him and their show from time to time and have enjoyed tirement community, the Fritz Reuter his family all of the best. sharing with many viewers the role of spiritu­ Altenheim home has impacted the lives of ality in the public arena. I was able to share many. Originally designed to accommodate the lessons I have. learned as an elected offi­ aging German immigrants, the home con­ THE MEDICAL DEVICE' REGU­ cial and as a cofounder of a group known as tained a chapel. furnished living quarters, a LATORY MODERNIZATION ACT Faith in Politics. dining room, and a kitchen. The cornerstone OF 1997 The good Lord has given Garth many tal­ of the Fritz Reuter Altenheim home was laid in ents. the is an excellent writer and is the re­ 1898 and 1 year later, on June 15, 1889, the HON. ANNA G. ESHOO nowned author of "How To Keep Your Life in first occupants moved in. OF CALIFORNIA Focus." Garth also is quite a scholar and has Due to dedicated and caring individuals, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned a bachelor of science in business ad­ Fritz Reuter Altenheim home has expanded ministration, a masters of business administra­ tremendously, .now housing a fully staffed Thursday, May 22, 1997 tion, a doctorate in humanities, and an hon­ nursing unit, a residential facility, as well as Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to orary doctorate of divinity. To say the least, independent living apartments, with all facili­ join with my colleague from Texas, Mr. BAR­ Garth is a learned man. ties open to all seniors. TON, to introduce the Medical Device Regu­ Mr. Speaker, Garth's past corporate experi­ Since its incorporation as a nonprofit organi­ latory Modernization Act of 1997. ence has helped him run the hugely success­ zation in 1897, it has been funded in large Since coming to Congress over 4 years ful Christian Radio Broadcast Flagship. He part by donations, voluntary efforts, and be­ ago, I have heard a consistent message from has a marketing background and has man­ quests. It is kindness and selflessness that medical device companies in my district-the aged an accounting practice, in addition to keeps this home alive and enables it to grow. Food and Drug Administration is not keeping serving on the International Task Force for Ar­ I ask that my colleagues join me in recog­ up with innovation. Companies were asking for tificial Sweeteners, the National Association of nizing the Fritz Reuter Altenheim Life Care congressional action to help modernize FDA's Accountants, the Chemical Management Advi- Community for its outstanding work and com- regulatory process. May 22, 1997 EXTE.NSIONS OF REMARKS 9479 The bipartisan legislation we are introducing IN MEMORY OF HAZEL Mr. Speaker, let me emphasize that drug today accomplishes that goal. SCHWEIRKING GRAFFEO abuse is not only an urban problem, but is We've had testimony before the Commerce also a problem in the rural communities of this Committee that the agency lacks the re­ HON. MARCY KAPTUR country. Drug pushers find a market for their sources to keep up with its workload and as OF OHIO drugs, not only in the schools of urban areas, a result reviews were taking too long. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but also in the schools of our rural areas. We The Barton/Eshoo bill frees up FDA re­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 are beginning to see gang activity in our rural sources by allowing for independent review for communities and these gangs are largely cen­ Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to class I and class II devices that are not tered around drug use. Presently, it is our pay tribute to a remarkable woman from my implantable or likely to cause serious harm if rural areas which are ill-equipped to handle an district. Hazel Schweirking Graffeo of Oregon, they fail. Class I and class II devices are rel­ influx of drugs because rural areas do not OH passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 1997. atively less complex, ranging from surgical have access to the local resources which Mrs. Graffeo fought a very courageous 8 year gloves and syringes to MRI machines. By in­ urban areas enjoy. Because of bipartisan co­ battle with cancer. Although that battle cost creasing the use of third parties for lower risk operation which has taken place, rural anti­ her dearly, she never lost her spirit. devices, the agency will be able to focus their drug coalitions will be better able to deal with Mrs. Graffeo was devoted to her husband drug abuse problems. attention on higher risk, more complicated and family, and enjoyed cooking for them. She products that demand greater resources and Again, I thank the gentlemen for their co­ also loved entertaining for others. She was a operation and willingness to accept my input time. fan of big band music and enjoyed dancing. We were told that a chasm of communica­ on this bill, and I urge passage of this impor­ She loved reunions and other family activities. tant legislation. tion exists between medical device companies Mrs. Graffeo's generous heart extended be­ and the FDA. yond her family and friends. She was an ac­ Under our legislation, FDA will be required tive member in the Alba Club, the Oregon SMALL BUSINESS REMEDIATION to meet with applicants at their request both Democratic Club, St. Charles Hospital Auxil­ ACT during the investigational device exemption iary, VFW Post 9816, and St. John Lutheran phase and early on in the product review Church in Williston, OH. Everywhere, she ex­ HON. JOE BARTON stage. It is hoped that through this increased uded good cheer, strong values, and made OF TEXAS communication, there will be a greater under­ others feel welcome. standing on the part of the applicant as to Mrs. Graffeo is survived by her husband Joe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what the agency will require for approval, and and daughters Sharon, Janet, Janice, and Thursday, May 22, 1997 a greater understanding by the agency of the Carolyn, as well as 12 grandchildren and 12 Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise technology being employed by the applicant. great-grandchildren. Our sympathies and pray­ today to introduce a bill which will help im­ We heard that the FDA needs to recognize ers are with them, but we know that the mem­ prove the environment while protecting small national and international performance stand­ ory and example set by Hazel Graffeo will give businesses. This bill, the Small Business Re­ ards to cut down on paperwork and redundant them a measure of comfort. Even as they mediation Act, will enable the Nation's 30,000 reporting requirements. mourn their loss, may they celebrate her life. dry cleaners, their employees, neighbors, and The bill allows the FDA to recognize na­ customers to improve the local environment tional and international standards and allows while preserving the dry cleaners' ability to companies to self-certify to these standards. SUPPORT FOR THE DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1997 preserve businesses and remain vital contribu­ There are penalties for the falsification of data tors to their communities. The bill has bipar­ and all certification information is available at tisan support in Congress and tremendous na­ FDA's request. HON. BERNARD SANDERS tionwide support from the dry cleaning indus­ Last, companies have raised concerns that OF VERMONT try, and I urge the House to pass the legisla­ in reviewing applications, FDA has, in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. past, required information from companies that Thursday, May 22, 1997 For the last few years dry cleaners, one of is outside the scope of the application. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the largest groups of small businesspeople in The bill makes clear that it is FDA's job to support of the Drug Free Communities Act of America, have faced substantial potential li­ review applications for substantial equiva­ 1997, legislation which supports communities ability associated with the remediation of soil lence, for lower risk devices, or safety and ef­ across the Nation in their efforts to reduce ris­ surrounding some dry cleaning. businesses. fectiveness, for higher risk devices. The agen­ ing teenage drug abuse. Studies show that This potential liability has resulted in the small cy is not charged with reviewing relative effec­ teenage use of marijuana, inhalants, cocaine, business owners in the industry having trouble tiveness, which should be determined by the methamphetamine, LSD, heroine, and other obtaining or renewing leases and borrowing marketplace, or for reviewing items outside the drugs is on the increase-and it is among chil­ money, or even risk bankruptcy. proposed intent of the device; as long as the dren that we are seeing the greatest increase This potential liability is being greatly com­ public health is not at risk. in use. The Drug Free Communities Act of pounded by the misapplication of the Federal These are some of the key provisions of the 1997 is an important step toward empowering drinking water standard to soil remediation legislation, but they are by no means. the only communities to fight the growing phenomenon projects. This makes no sense, of course, but important provisions in this bill. There are 22 of drug abuse among our Nation's youth. this standard is being used by States which sections to the legislation that address issues I would like to add that I very much appre­ are overseeing the remediation of some dry including cost market surveillance, dispute res­ ciate that the original cosponsors of this bill, cleaning sites mostly because there is no olution, humanitarian use of devices, device Mr. PORTMAN, Subcommittee Chairman other standard readily available. tracking and regulatory harmonization to name HASTERT, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. RANGEL, as well The Federal drinking water standard for the a few. It is a comprehensive approach to mod­ as the subcommittee ranking member, Mr. relevant compound-perchlorethylene or ernizing the way the FDA regulates medical BARREn, were very willing to work with me to perc-is set at 5 parts per billion. Unfortu­ devices. mold this legislation so that rural communities, nately, while that level might be appropriate Representative BARTON and I have worked as well as urban communities, are given the for drinking water, it can hardly be considered very hard to ensure that this bill moves the same chance to benefit from this Federal pro­ necessary for protection from perchlorethylene agency forward. It's a positive blueprint to gram. Because of our discussions, this bill in dirt. strengthen the FDA's oversight of the public now provides that antidrug coalitions in rural As a result of the arbitrary, illogical situation health. I believe it will help the agency review communities, communities under 30,000 peo­ of applying the drinking water standard in products more efficiently and improve commu­ ple, will be given the opportunity to receive up other cases, dry cleaners increasingly face nications between FDA and industry, brining to $100,000 in Federal matching funds. This clean-ups requiring staggering sums of new products to market and to the patients puts rural communities at the same level as money. In many cases, the dry cleaner may that urgently need them. urban communities for receiving Federal simply be forced to declare bankruptcy and I urge my colleagues to support it. matching funds. walk away penniless. In such cases, the soil 9480 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 is not remediated, the environment is not im­ to provide equality and fairness to the millions HONORING DEWITT CLINTON HIGH proved, and the community is weakened. of Americans whose health benefits are regu­ SCHOOL Last fall, the House Commerce Committee, lated by the Federal Government. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga­ ERISA was enacted in 1974 to uniformly HON. EUOT L. ENGEL tions, which I chair, ·held hearings on this govern employee benefit plans. To this end, OF NEW YORK issue. We heard witnesses who testified that ERISA includes a wide-ranging preemption IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they had lost businesses built over a lifetime, suffered terrible emotional distress, spent mil­ provision that supersedes any and all State Thursday, May 22,1997 lions of dollars chasing illusory risks, and been laws insofar as they relate to an employee benefit plan, including health insurance. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, DeWitt Clinton prevented from expanding their businesses High School, in my congressional district, because of this mismatched regulatory ap­ Under current law, ERISA managed care opened its doors for the first time in 1897 with proach. Most disturbing, we repeatedly heard plans are often completely exempt from liabil­ about 500 boys and 21 faculty assembled to that many dry cleaners fear to pass their busi­ ity for any medical decision made as a result hear from the principal. Since that time the ness along to their children, all because of the of plan policy. If a patient is injured as a direct school has moved several times and its enroll­ possibility of being caught in this bureaucratic result of a plan's cost-containment policy, for ment has grown to 3,850. web. This is not healthy for our communities example, the patient is entitled to sue only for The school has also grown in stature and or our environment. the value of the denied treatment. Patients in this year it was named one of the five most To remedy this problem, the Small Business ERISA plans are not entitled to other com­ improved high schools in the United States. Remediation Act would like the soil remedi­ pensation, such as lost wages or pain and suf­ DeWitt Clinton was also praised because of its ation standard for perc to the Occupational fering, as is currently available to patients in outstanding peer mediation and negotiation Safety and Health Administration standard, non-ERISA plans. program. which is currently set at 100 parts per million. The school meets or exceeds all of the For example, Newsweek magazine recently This is the standard which OSHA has found to chancellor's standards. Its college admission reported a case in which a managed care plan be protective of workers who are exposed to rate was 91.1 percent last June while its drop­ denied a heart attack victim's request for sur­ perc in the workplace everyday for their entire out rate was only 2.8 percent. Its attendance working lives. gery because the only hospital qualified to rate is 90.8 percent. The students have also The bill I am introducing today would set the perform the needed procedure was located shown consistent improvement in the State re­ remediation standard 10 times stricter than the outside of the plan's service area. By the time gents exams over the past 4 years. Perhaps OSHA standard. If OSHA strengthened its the patient appealed the decision and received most significantly, it is one of only 11 New standard in the future, the soil remediation the necessary approval, it was too late. The York City high schools, out of 136, given the standard would be strengthened automatically. patient's heart was damaged beyond repair, highest 5-star rating by the New York Times. Therefore, it does not freeze science, and al­ and he died shortly thereafter while awaiting a A measure of a school's success is a list of lows changes in new evidence dictates. heart transplant. In this case, the patienfs its graduates and DeWitt Clinton's is most im­ The bill does not change the Federal drink­ health insurance was part of an employer­ pressive with such alumni as James Baldwin, ing water standard and does not prevent sponsored benefits package and therefore, Burt Lancaster, Richard Rodgers, Neil Simon, States or EPA from cleaning up dry cleaning regulated by ERISA. A.M. Rosenthal, Paddy Chayefsky, Daniel sites. Schorr, Arthur Gelb, Fats Waller, Jan Peerce, Our approach will provide certainty to dry Under current law, the family was entitled only to the cost of the denied procedure. In Nate Archibald, Bernard Kalb, and Stan Lee. cleaners, their neighbors, surrounding busi­ These are people who have given to the coun­ nesses, banks, and the entire community. At other words, the most damaging thing that could happen to the HMO responsible for the try and to the world. The students at DeWitt the same time, by setting an achievable goal, Clinton have a strong tradition to uphold and the Small Business Remediation Act will lead loss of their loved one is the cost of the proce­ dure that could have saved the person's life. show every indication of doing it. to more efficient and timely i~provements of I join my colleagues in congratulating the the environment. By providing certainty, it will While a price tag should never be put on a school, its faculty, its students, and their par­ help focus resources on clean-ups, not law­ human life, there should be some reasonable ents as representatives of a century of higher yers. compensation paid to patients and their fami­ education. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Members to lies who are victims of medical malpractice. join us in this commonsense approach to a This is especially true when victims suffer life­ problem that affects all American communities. altering, if not fatal injuries due directly to the TRIBUTE TO AARON HENRY By supporting the Small Business Remedi­ negligence of a plan executive attempting to ation Act, Members can help improve the envi­ save money. HON. SANDER M. LEVIN ronment, strengthen small business, and pro­ OF MICHIGAN mote the prosperity of our neighborhoods and Imagine if your child died of leukemia be­ towns. cause your HMO would not authorize an early HON. DAVID E. BONIOR blood test. The twisted irony is that you could OF MICHIGAN recover no more than approximately $130- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE MANAGED CARE PLAN the cost of the test. A child's life is surely ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 worth more than $130. This is a travesty. Thursday, May 22, 1997 This bill would create a new cause of action Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on, May 19 a won­ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK under ERISA which would allow consumers to derful human being and a truly great American OF CALIFORNIA seek additional damages from employer-spon­ passed away in Clarksdale, M8-Aaron IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sored health plans. The new cause of action Henry. I mention first his human qualities because Thursday, May 22, 1997 would have concurrent jurisdiction, allowing the action to be brought either in Federal or of the unusual warmth of his personality and Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, together with Mr. capacity for friendship. Had he only been a State court. Additionally, this legislation would KILDEE, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MILLER of California, friend, as he was for so many of us from protect physicians from unfair lawsuits by Mr. PRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. many walks of life, he would remain indelibly making the health plan responsible for con­ SANDERS, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. FROST, Mr. DEL­ etched in our thoughts and memories. Of straints they place on providers. LUMS, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Mr. LEWIS of course, his life went far beyond private rela­ Georgia, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. RAN­ Our legislation is fair and long overdue. tionships and friendships. He dedicated so GEL, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. KENNEDY Plans that actively manage the care of their much of his time to the public arena, pursuing of Rhode Island, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. MCGOVERN, enrollees must be held accountable for their the American Dream of equal opportunity for Mr. KUCINICH, and Ms. TAUSCHER, I am proud decisions. Employees of ERISA-regulated all Americans. to introduce the Managed Care Plan Account­ health plans deserve the same rights and pro­ He started in this pursuit, in the Army during ability Act of 1997, a bill which amends ERISA tections as people in non-ERISA plans. World War II where he fought for integration May 227 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9481 and next as he obtained a degree in phar­ This award was achieved by Joel's long, While at UAW Local 869, Bob's strong lead­ macy under the Gl bill. He then set up shop distinguished career which he began by serv­ ership and vision were recognized and he was on Fourth Street in Clarksdale, which became ing our community in 1977 as a station officer chosen by his colleagues to serve in a distin­ his source of livelihood and a major hub for for the city of Los Angeles. His commitment guished list of appointed and elected posi­ those working with him to bring equal oppor­ and hard work quickly found an even higher tions. He was an alternate chief steward, trust­ tunity and justice to Mississippi. I first saw calling after he graduated from the Police ee chairman, vice president, president, edu­ Aaron Henry in action at the 1964 Democratic Academy and began working in the southwest cation representative, and assistant director. Convention. The Michigan delegation was and Van Nuys areas as a detective. His per­ His vast knowledge and experience made him seated near that of Mississippi, and we wit­ severance and distinguished service enabled a logical choice for director. nessed his valiant efforts with Fannie Lou him to rise quickly through the ranks. Joel put Bob was first elected to the UAW executive Hamer and others to end segregation in the in long hours as a detective where his reputa­ board as a regional director at the UAW's 27th Democratic Party of his home State. tion as a dedicated and skilled member of the Constitutional Convention in May 1983, at Dal­ He failed then, but never lost hope. A few force were quickly recognized. las, TX. After his re-election to a third term, years later I saw that first hand when I spent Additionally, Joel patrolled Los Angeles dur­ Bob was elected director of UAW Region 1 a week with Aaron Henry and his coworkers in ing the 1984 Olympic games to ensure the which covers Detroit's East Side, Pontiac, Clarksdale in a project-the Mississippi-Michi­ safety of the participants. Thanks to people Macomb, and St. Clair Counties and part of gan Alliance-which he and I had set up to like Joel the games were a success. the "Thumb" area of southeastern Michigan, obtain help in efforts to register voters in his An important aspect of our community is and including Canada. hometown. It was a grassroot endeavor, suc­ bridging racial gaps. Through his bilingual Bob is not only an active union leader, but ceeding in registering hundreds of new voters abilities, Joel has reached out to the Spanish­ a community leader as well. He served on the though failing to break down other barriers. speaking community to ensure all Americans labor advisory committee at both Oakland and There was an election held while I was there have an equal voice. Wayne State University. He has been a and I remember visiting one precinct where Joel remains ever vigilant in trying to help Democratic precinct delegate. He is a lifetime there were no minority voters and a minority the youth in our community. He has worked member of the NAACP. He also serves on the candidate for the State legislature did not re­ extensively on antigang task forces to bring board of directors of the United Way of Pon­ ceive a single vote from that particular pre­ those who have committed crimes to justice tiac-Oakland County and Detroit Area United cinct. I had never before visited a precinct in and sought to provide a positive role for those Foundation. a contested election where a unanimous vote young people at risk everyday. Few people have given to their community had been cast for one of the candidates, what­ Here Sergeant Price's activities transcend with the vision and commitment that Bob Lent ever the nature of the contest. mere prevention. He has provided our young has given to his. He is a person who has in­ But though personally involved in the elec­ people in California an alternative to the vio­ spired the admiration of many. I am honored tion, Aaron Henry refused to give up or lose lence which plagues our streets. Joel has also to call him a friend. I want to congratulate Bob hope. Indeed, one reason he was such a been a role model to the community, devoting on his very distinguished career and I wish great American was because he believed countless hours to the Police Athletic League him and his family all of the best. America's greatness would ultimately lead to and the West Valley youth Center. Addition­ the realization of the dreams of all of its peo­ ally, Joel took it upon himself to help the less ple. So I left Clarksdale a few pounds heavier fortunate during the holidays by collecting food A TRIBUTE TO REV. FREDERICK from all of the ice cream consumed at the old­ ·during Thanksgiving and toys during the EID: 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A fashioned soda fountain in his Fourth Street Christmas season for the police departmenfs MISSIONARY OF CHANGE Pharmacy but also many degrees uplifted by giveaway. the spirit and determination of Aaron Henry. I am proud to honor Joel R. Price as Police HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ As we met and talked now and then over the Officer of the Year and thank him for his out­ OF NEW JERSEY years, none of this ever ebbed. standing contributions both on the force and to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our community. Aaron Henry's death will be deeply mourned Thursday, May 22, 1997 by the many of us privileged to be his friend and blessed by his example of fighting hard, Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with good will. Hopefully, his native State will TRIBUTE TO BOB LENT to pay tribute to a truly exceptional gentleman, mourn him across its cities and farms. He was Rev. Frederick Eid, on the 50th anniversary of born in its rural land, toiled in one of its impor­ HON. DAVID E. BOMOR his ordination to the priesthood. This momen­ tant towns and journeyed it throughout, from OF MICHIGAN tous occasion will be recognized during a border to border. His legacy is his hopeful­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mass to be celebrated on May 31, 1997 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Hoboken, NJ. ness. The task now of his beloved State, of Thursday, May 22, 1997 his beloved Nation and of all of us who loved The story of Father Eid began 80 years ago him is to keep his faith and continue his battle. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I take great on May 23, 1917, in my hometown of Union pride in rising today to ask my colleagues to · City, NJ. It was here that his desire to educate join me in recognizing Bob Lent, UAW Region others was born. He was educated at local TRIBUTE TO SGT. JOEL R. PRICE 1 director, who will be honored by UAW Local Catholic schools and subsequently attended 909 on June 29, 1997. Seton Hall University, after which he entered HON. ·BRAD SHERMAN Through the years, Bob Lent has been a Holy Name Seminary. Father Eid was joyfully OF CALIFORNIA fighter. His tireless efforts have improved the ordained into the priesthood on May 31, 1947. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives of the working families throughout south­ Father Eid began his life's journey of service eastern Michigan. Bob is a man who has dedi­ to others while on a mission to Latin America. Thursday, May 22 , 1997 cated his life to securing dignity and respect He started out in Mexico and traveled to El Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a great for all people. He has been a champion of civil Salvador and Honduras, where he ministered honor for me today to rise and pay tribute to rights and civil liberties, and has helped create to the local communities. Father Eid gained police officer, Joel R. Price, who has dedi­ a stronger, more united community. his deep appreciation of Hispanic culture and cated the last 20 years to serving our commu­ In 1949, Bob Lent began a career with the learned to speak Spanish. Upon his return to nity and helping others. This esteemed officer UAW that has spanned 48 years. He started the United States, Father Eid expanded his and citizen truly embodies exceptional quali­ as a spray painter at the Dodge main plant of focus with both an African-American mission ties of duty, sacrifice, and dedication, making Local 3 in Hamtramck, MI. After serving his in Essex County and St. Mary's Parish in Jer­ him a model for fellow officers and the people country as an Army paratrooper from 1951 to sey City. of Los Angeles. For these reasons, Joel R. 1953, Bob returned to Michigan to become a The lives of the residents of Hoboken took Price is being honored by the Reseda Cham­ millwright apprentice and a skilled tradesman a fortunate turn with Father Eid's arrival at Our ber of Commerce as the 1997 Police Officer of at the Chrysler 9-Mile Road Press Plant, Local Lady of Grace Church in December 1968. the Year. 869. During his tenure at Our Lady of Grace 9482 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 Church, Father Eid has become a member of IN MEMORY OF MSGR. JEROME E. Recreation Award in 1954 for his outstanding many families in the area. He has had a spe­ SCHMIT contributions to amateur athletics; awarded the cial affinity for those less fortunate than him­ Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of self. Father Eid has worked tirelessly with the HON. MARCY KAPTUR America, whom he served as chaplain, in 1952; member of the Old Newsboys Good­ local court system, and the Division of Youth OF OlilO fellows; receipt of the American Red Cross and Family Services in particular, to care for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Distinguished Service Award in 1963; St. the needs of the children in the area. Addition­ Thursday , May 22, 1997 John's Alumni 1975 Man of the Year; awarded ally, Father Eid serves as chaplain to those Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the people of outstanding service as chaplain of the Toledo charged with protecting and saving lives: the northwest Ohio lost a great man, a giant oak, police department for 25 years in 1980; induc­ Hoboken Ambulance, Police, and Fire Depart­ this past week. Msgr. Jerome E. Schmit, who tion into the Toledo City Athletic League Hall ments. passed away on Thursday, April 10, 1997. of Fame in 1984; board member of the Toledo It is an honor to have such a caring and Monsignor was born on December 4, 1910, Legal Aid Society; founder of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Maumee, OH; founder of the Shoe dedicated individual work on behalf of the resi­ the youngest of five children. He graduated Bowl football competition; charter member of dents of my district. Father Frederick Eid's ex­ from St. John's High School in Toledo in 1982, St. John's College in 1932, and attended the the Catholic Better Community Development traordinary efforts will be remembered for Pontifical Josephinium in Worthington, OH, Corp. which provides housing for elderly, dis­ many generations. I ask that my colleagues where he studied theology and the Scriptures. abled, and low-income people; and chaplain of rise with me and applaud this remarkable mis­ He received his masters in social work degree the Catholic War Vefs Logsdon Walla Post. sionary of change. from Catholic University of America in 1941. A man of quiet dignity yet truly profound in­ Overcoming prejudice about a congenital spiration and with a wry sense of humor, Mon­ disability which impaired his speaking ability, signor Schmit will be greatly missed. He left Monsignor Schmit overcame his cross and our community a magnificent legacy, perhaps HONORING FALLEN VOLUNTEER was finally ordained a Catholic priest on June best described in his obituary; "Monsignor FIREMEN AT THE ELWOOD CITY 7, 1941 . He received his ordination from Schmifs energy, inventiveness, and dedication to the ideal of service has touched virtually VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Bishop Karl J. Alter and, over the years, every facet of our community's life." He "in­ gained not only the respect but love of his spired hundreds of young people to lead flock. HON. RON KUNK wholesome, Christian lives." Early in his career, Monsignor was ap­ Monsignor Schmit was preceded in death by OF PENNSYLVANIA pointed to Catholic Charities in Toledo, and it his family: parents Henry and Minnie Schmit; was there that he truly made his mark-minis­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brothers Rev. John Schmit, Rev. George tering to the legion of children of our commu­ Schmit, and Dr. Bernard Schmit; and sister Ur­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 nity. Guiding the CYO [Catholic Youth Organi­ sula Schmit. However, he leaves behind the zation] program, Monsignor Schmit developed family of our community, and we will miss his Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an entire youth program under which Boy effervescence, his devout faithfulness, his commend the efforts of volunteer firefighters Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 600 basketball teams humble manner. Monsignor Schmit epitomized across the country and to pay special tribute flourished. His leadership made the CYO pro­ a life well-spent. Godspeed, good and faithful to two courageous members of the Ellwood gram a proud institution of the Toledo Catholic servant. City Volunteer Fire Department, Paul K. Fred­ Diocese. Property was purchased and devel­ erick and David E. Martino, who lost their lives oped, programs were expanded ever further, and thousands upon thousands of children IN HONOR OF WAYNE STATE UNI­ in a tragic blaze 8 years ago. have now been served by his ministry. He be­ VERSITY'S PRESIDENT, DAVID Volunteer firefighters bring peace of mind to came the cherished relative to every family ADAMANY the communities they protect. These coura­ whose lives he touched. geous, civic-minded individuals have recog­ In 1942, Monsignor Schmit was asked to HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK nized a need and have pledged to serve. They take over the Catholic Club, a recreational fa­ OF MIClilGAN risk their own lives to protect our communities cility, and was soon named director of Catholic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the devastation and destruction that fire Charities and director of the diocesan youth Thursday , May 22 , 1997 department. He served the Catholic Club until causes. Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today retiring from the position in 1980. in tribute, honor, and dedication to the work Paul Frederick and David Martino were two Not content to limit development of local and devotion of Dr. David Adamany, of Wayne individuals who risked their lives and expected youth sports and recreation, Monsignor Schmit nothing in return. While their passing dev­ State University. Wayne State University, lo­ was a part of the Lucas County rec committee cated in the city of Detroit, Ml, and in the 15th astated Ellwood City, it united a small town which developed the Lucas County Rec Cen­ Congressional District, has produced many il­ and allowed their family, friends, and loved ter. Through the committee's work, the recre­ lustrious graduates serving our Nation in all ones to reflect upon the lives of these fallen ation center added baseball diamonds and a aspects, large and small. Dr. Adamany will heroes. pool. During the 1950's, a baseball franchise soon retire as president of Wayne State Uni­ was purchased, and Monsignor Schmit be­ Emergency personnel volunteers provide an versity. I wanted to take this opportunity to let came the secretary-treasurer of the Toledo my colleagues, the people of the great State invaluable service. No price can be put upon Mud Hens Triple A baseball team. Until his the feeling of security that accompanies their of Michigan and the citizens of our country, to death, he was secretary-treasurer of the Lucas know of but a few of the stellar advances that presence. We honor men such as Paul Fred­ County Rec Center. Wayne State University have made under the erick and David Martino for the glory they Elevated to papal chamberlain, he was enti­ skilled leadership of Dr. Adamany. Dr. achieved, but did not seek. We remember tled to the title Monsignor in 1954. In 1963, he Adamany has devoted 15 years of his life those who have sacrificed their lives to save was elevated to domestic prelate. Associate serving as president of Wayne State Univer­ others. pastor at St. Patrick's Historic Church from sity-the longest serving president at Wayne 1951 until 1968, Monsignor Schmit was And so, Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all my State University. His retirement will be a sig­ named the church's pastor in 1968. He re­ colleagues in the House of Representatives to nificant loss to the university. tired-but only officially-from those duties in Under Dr. Adamany's leadership, Wayne rise and pay tribute to the memory of Paul K. 1981. State University joined the ranks of the Car­ Frederick and David E. Martino. Furthermore, Monsignor Schmifs achievements and rec­ negie Foundation's top rank of national re­ I commend the Ellwood City Volunteer and ognitions are too numerous to mention. In ad­ search universities. At the same time, Wayne Auxiliary Fire Department for their bravery, dition to those described above, a few of State University remained committed to pro­ dedication, and commitment to their commu­ these include: founder of the council of Catho­ moting racial equality, ranking with nine his­ nity. lic men in 1945; awarded the city of Toledo torically black colleges and universities among May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9483 the 10 institutions that award the largest num­ tions so that they will not unnecessarily put legislation will have dramatic implications. In­ ber of bachelor's degrees to African-Ameri­ their lives in danger. His experience combined stead of beneficiaries traveling from agency to cans. Such achievements were largely made with his well-crafted sense of teamwork un­ agency to enroll in various programs, they will possible by the dedication of President doubtedly influences younger firefighters and now be able to "one-stop-shop" for all bene­ Adamany. He is a person of diverse talents, ultimately reflects well upon the Los Angeles fits. extraordinary intelligence, profound vision, and Fire Department. Additionally, it is my understanding from boundless energy for turning that vision into Today I join Denton's friends, family, and Governor Bush that the Texas welfare pro­ reality. That reality is embodied in Wayne the city of Reseda in honoring him as the Fire posal will save the State nearly $10 million a State University-a university that has suc­ Fighter of the Year. month by eliminating unneeded and duplica­ ceeded in providing quality education at an af­ tive services. The Governor has committed fordable price to women and men of every these funds for providing health care to poor class, station, race, religion, nationality, age, TRIBUTE TO THE 1997 GRADUATES children; a goal I'm certain we all recognize as and personal lifestyle who would otherwise RECOGNIZED BY THE CHALDEAN commendable. have no such opportunity. This commitment to FEDERATION OF AMERICA I also believe that this legislation will benefit providing the greatest possible access to all many other States that are seeking the oppor­ individuals seeking higher learning has been HON. DAVID E. BONIOR tunity to design a welfare system that will best driven by Dr. Adamany's deeply held belief in OF MICHIGAN serve their needs. Among them, Florida, Ari­ opportunity and democracy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zona, and Wisconsin are all attempting to In addition to his leadership in academic ex­ move forward with innovative proposals. This Thursday, May 22 , 1997 cellence, he has established Wayne State Uni­ legislation will give them the foundation they versity as an important contributor to the eco­ Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to need to help their citizens in need. nomic revitalization of the city of Detroit and congratulate all the students being recognized In closing, I am disappointed that statutory its residents. Indeed, with over $62 million in by the Chaldean Federation of America at change is required to give these States the service programs and over $250 million in their annual commencement and scholarship ability to implement what I thought was the in­ campus development, Dr. Adamany has led program. The program will be held June 10 at tent of the last Congress' actions. However, I Wayne State University in pursuing policies the Mother of God Chaldean Church in South­ am certain that we will be successful in pass­ that have served broader community interests field, MI. ing this important bill and I look forward to as well as the university's own interests. An umbrella organization of Chaldean having my colleagues, on both sides of the It is my honor and privilege to congratulate churches and civic organizations, the aisle, join me in support. Dr. David Adamany, president of Wayne State Chaldean Federation of America devotes the This legislation has been scored by the University, for his tremendous accomplish­ majority of its efforts to education. The federa­ Congressional Budget Office as revenue neu­ ments and many years of dedicated service, tion encourages Chaldean youth not only to tral, and I submit a letter from CBO Director both to Wayne State University and to the remain in school, but to strive for academic June E. O'Neill for the RECORD. larger community. I wish him much good for­ excellence and achievement. Almost 400 U.S. CONGRESS, tune in his future endeavors, and hope that Chaldean students graduating from southeast CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Wayne State University may find a new presi­ Michigan high schools or colleges and univer­ Washi ngton , DC, May 22 , 1997. dent who can build upon the legacy that David sities will be recognized. Hon. BILL ARCHER, Adamany leaves behind. Individual success and the prosperity of Chairman, Committee on Ways and M eans, U.S. America depend on education. It is truly en­ House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: At your request, CBO couraging to know that so many of these stu­ has reviewed a draft bill that would allow A TRIBUTE TO DENTON WAITE dents, who in many case are first generation any state to use nongovernmental personnel Americans, are learning this lesson early. Be­ in the determination of eligibility under the HON. BRAD SHERMAN cause of their success, the Chaldean commu­ Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Special Supple­ OF CALIFORNIA nity, Michigan and the United States will all mental Nutrition Program for Women, In­ fants, and Children (WIC) programs. Al­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefit. I commend the graduating class of 1997 though the bill could either increase or de­ Thursday, May 22 , 1997 crease spending for these programs, CBO es­ and encourage all the individuals involved to timates that it would have no net effect on Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remain students for life. I wish all the grad­ federal spending compared with current law. recognize Denton Waite for his extraordinary uates-our future leaders-continued success. Sincerely, bravery and distinguished service to our com­ JUNE E. O'NEILL. munity. It is a .great honor to recognize him as the Fire Fighter of the Year. INTRODUCTION OF THE WELFARE Denton comes from a family of firefighters FLEXIBILITY ACT CONGRATULATING KENNETH where saving lives is a honor-held tradition BURROUGH ON HIS INDUCTION passed down from generation to generation. HON. BILL ARCHER INTO THE SOUTHWESTERN ATH­ Every day for the last 16 years Denton has OF TEXAS LETIC CONFERENCE HALL OF gone into our community fighting fires from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAME South Central Los Angeles to the San Fer­ nando Valley, mastering high-rise fires and Thursday, May 22, 1997 HON. CORRINE BROWN brush fires alike, at times putting himself at Mr. ARCHER. Mr. Speaker, today I along OF FLORIDA risk. It is for these selfless acts that our com­ with several of my colleagues are introducing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity comes together to honor Denton Waite. the Welfare Flexibility Act. In addition to excelling as an apparatus op­ During the 104th Congress, we passed and Thursday, May 22 , 1997 erator, Denton recognizes when it is nec­ the President signed legislation "ending wel­ Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I essary to go beyond the call of duty to control fare as we know it." The principle of this legis­ would like to congratulate Mr. Kenneth dangerous situations. During the 1992 Los An­ lation is to enable States to offer creative and Burrough, who will be inducted tomorrow into geles riots he earned the Medal of Valor for innovative means for providing aid to citizens the Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAG] his quick thinking and selfless actions extin­ in need. Unfortunately, the President has Hall of Fame. guishing a major fire before it blew out of con­ blocked Texas' efforts to move forward with A native of Jacksonville, FL, Kenny grad­ trol. their reform proposal. A proposal that Deputy uated from William Raines High School in It is because of Denton's heroic perform­ Secretary-Designate of Health and Human 1966. In every sport he participated, he ex­ ances that the younger members of the de­ Services Kevin Thurme called innovative. celled. In his senior year alone, Kenny re­ partment look up to him as a mentor. Denton Therefore, I have introduced legislation that ceived All-State honors in every sport and re­ utilizes his experience to teach other fire­ will permit any State to privately contract for ceived 85 4-year college scholarships in foot­ fighters to react calmly to emergency situa- the delivery of welfare benefits. In Texas, this ball, basketball, and track. His teachers also 9484 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 remember him as a successful and hard work­ sary. This church has dedicated itself not only fore coming to Holy Rosary she worked in ing student. Kenny was a true student-athlete. to the enlightenment of its parishioners, but to several other schools in the Northeast. Of all In the Fall of 1966, Kenny travelled to Hous­ providing guidance and leadership to the the schools, she considers the staff and chil­ ton, TX, to attend Texas Southern University young people of our community. dren of the Holy Rosary School her family. Be­ [TSU] on scholarships for football and track The True Vine Baptist Church has for years loved by all, Sister Vianney can frequently be and field. Playing for the Tiger football team, drawn parishioners from across the State with found tossing a ball in the playground or en­ Kenny-also known as double zero ["00"]­ inspired sermons, but is now recognized also gaging in a game of jump rope with the stu­ won the team's most valuable freshman for its dedication to providing discipline and dents. award. support for our young people. Pastors Jesse Along with being a friend and role model to His skill and talent as a wide receiver Johnson, Jr. and Harry Jackson well know the students Sister Vianney has led the school earned him the all-SWAG outstanding back how simple instruction and guidance from the through two major expansion projects in 1989 and all-SWAG football awards as a sopho­ church can make a huge difference in young and 1991 to accommodate preschoolers and a more as he led the conference in receptions people's lives. Mr. Johnson likes to tell the kindergarten. and receiving yards. Later that same year, story of a young boy who told him of his Mr. Speaker, Sister Vianney has made car­ Kenny won all-conference honors in track and dream to become a doctor. When pastor ing a concern and quality education a tradition field as a member of the 440-meter relay team Johnson asked what field he wanted to study, at Holy Rosary. We all know how important and the 100-meter dash. the boy was unsure. Johnson told the young the role of a good teacher is in providing a In 1968, Kenny was honored as Texas boy that vagueness and lack of direction strong education to our children. Sister Southern University's most valuable player by would not get him far in the field of medicine. Vianney personifies these important core val­ leading the football conference again in recep­ Only with focus and sense of purpose can you ues. When area residents offer praise to a tions and receiving yards and winning all­ achieve success in life. well-mannered child, they often say "Oh you SWAG honors in the 440-meter relay and 1CO­ Pastors Johnson, Jackson, and the people are so good, you must go to Holy Rosary." meter dash. For his outstanding track and field of the True Vine Baptist Church are building a Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and proud to join efforts, Kenny received an invitation to the better future for Houston because they are in­ with her many friends, colleagues and the chil­ 1968 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. stilling in these young people a sense of pur­ dren and parents of Holy Rosary in thanking By Kenny's senior year, he was voted pose and duty to their community. The church Sister Vianney for her years of service and TSU's most valuable player, had earned All­ works with those who fear they cannot make congratulating her on a job well done. I wish SWAG honors, and received the All-American anything of their lives and gives them a better her continued success in her retirement. Award by the Sporting News and the Pitts­ sense of self and a stake in the future of their burgh Courier. To finish off his incredible col­ community. Pastors Johnson and Jackson use lege career, Kenny played in the senior bowl their hands-on approach to build a congrega­ BEST WISHES TO TAIWAN and in the all-stars game against the Super tion of good citizens, one parishioner at a PRESIDENT LEE TENG-HUI Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. time. By 1970, Kenny had become one of the Pastors Johnson and Jackson know it is not HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS most coveted football players in America. enough just to talk to young people and tell OF NEW YORK Later that year, Kenny was selected by the them to feel better about themselves. To build IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New Orleans Saints as one of National Foot­ a sense of self-worth and duty, they know that Thursday, May 22, 1997 opportunities and activities must be available ball League's first round drafts picks. After 1 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on May 20, year with the Saints and being selected to the to our young people, to keep them off the streets. To this end, they hope to purchase 1997, the people of Taiwan celebrated Presi­ all rookie team, Kenny was traded to the dent Lee Teng-hui's first anniversary in office. Houston Oilers in exchange for 5 players. property adjoining their church to build a gym­ nasium so that they can sponsor more activi­ Lee Teng-hui, the ninth President of the Re­ While in Houston, he left the league in re­ public of China on Taiwan, is a Cornell-edu­ ceptions for 7 years and yards gained for 5. ties for the neighborhood and provide more kids with a place to enjoy themselves in safe­ cated statesman, who strongly believes in As he concluded his 13-year NFL career, Ken­ economic and political growth. During his ny's success with Houston had earned him ty. They hope to establish a true vine scholar­ ship program to give more youth the oppor­ years in office, first as the appointed President four trips to the Pro Bowl. and later as the first elected President in the Currently, Mr. Burroughs lives in the Hous­ tunity to get the education they need to suc­ ceed in life. By working so hard to build a history of the Republic of China, he has given ton, TX area where he works as a motivational the people of Taiwan confidence in them­ speaker with an emphasis on public relations brighter future of young people, the True Vine Baptist Church is showing us all what it takes selves and the hope of an even better tomor­ and sales. In his spare time, Mr. Burroughs row. speaks at local schools and recruits major cor­ to build better communities. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the True Vine President Lee is a leader with vision. porations to sponsor community development Thanks to him, the people of Taiwan are able programs. Baptist Church as they celebrate their 58th an­ niversary. I wish them further success in pro­ to enjoy high standards of living and personal It is a true honor for Mr. Burroughs to be freedoms, privileges unknown to their brethren one of nine former collegiate and professional viding the young people of Houston the lead­ ership and spiritual guidance they need to on the Chinese mainland. stars inducted. Mr. Burroughs' accomplish­ Congratulations to the people of Taiwan. ments, present and past, clearly demonstrate build a better future. why he is so special and deserves to be a member of the Southwestern Athletic Con­ SISTER VIANNEY RETffiiNG IN HONOR OF FATHER LEO L. ference Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Mr. MARCIL Burroughs and to his family on this most spe­ HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI cial of occasions. OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK HONORING THE TRUE VINE Thursday, May 22, 1997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BAPTIST CHURCH Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Thursday, May 22, 1997 to pay tribute to a beloved educator and reli­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. KEN BENTSEN gious leader from my district in Pennsylvania, take this opportunity to pay tribute to a great OF TEXAS Sister M. Vianney, O.S.F. Sister Vianney is re­ man and a great community leader, Father IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiring from her position as principal of Holy Ro­ Leo L. Marcil, who will have served in the sary School in Duryea, PA. Sister Vianney has priesthood for an incredible 50 years this May Thursday, May 22, 1997 served in this position for almost half of her re­ 31, 1997. Father Marcil will be celebrating his Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ ligious life. years of service at a public ceremony on Sun­ gratulate the True Vine Baptist Church of A native of Altoona, PA, Sister Vianney day, June 1, 1997, in Hudson Falls, NY, of my Houston, as they celebrate their 58th anniver- began her career as a first-grade teacher. Be- congressional district. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9485 Mr. Speaker, Rev. Leo Marcil is a product of Captain Linenger is the fourth U.S. astro­ fumes, and broken oxygen generators. Even beautiful upstate New York where he has re­ naut to live aboard the Mir station. All of these so, from these letters, there is little doubt that sided virtually his entire life. From his birth in missions are important, both in terms of their the biggest challenge Captain Linenger faced Cohoes, to his being ordained by the revered contributions to science as well as to the ad­ was being absent from his 14-month-old son. Bishop Edmund Gibbons in Albany, to his first vancement of United States/Russian coopera­ We want to congratulate Captain Linenger assignment in June 1947 at St. Alphonsus tion in space. This particular mission has reso­ on the successful completion of his mission Church in my hometown of Glens Falls, NY, nated with many people because of a series and express our best wishes to him and his where he served until 1963, to his amazing 28 of letters Captain Lingenger wrote to his 1- family. years of service at St. Paul's in Hudson Falls, year-old son John, for him to read when he's Father Marcil has been a mainstay in each older. Some of these letters have been pub­ and every community. Currently, Father Marcil lished on NASA's Internet site with Captain THE CHINA MARKET ACCESS AND makes his home at the now joint St. Mary's/ Linenger's permission so the public could get EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES ACT St. Paul's rectory in Hudson Falls where he a feel for his experience. continues his activities on behalf of that com­ These letters describe Captain Linenger's HON. DOUG BEREUTER munity and nearby Glens Falls even after his day-to-day activities aboard Mir, his early OF NEBRASKA retirement in 1992. And I use the word retire­ memories of his grandparents and his own ex­ ment loosely, Mr. Speaker. That's because the perience growing up in Michigan, his fondness HON. lHOMAS W. EWING good Father can't help but keep a busy sched­ for geography, and his enthusiasm concerning OF ILLINOIS ule, celebrating daily mass, twice on Tuesday, the exploration of space. The constant theme IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visiting the Glens Falls Hospital twice a week, through all these letters is his affection for his Thursday, May 22, 1997 and delivering communion to the home bound. wife and son. We would like to highlight one Mr. Speaker, that's what makes Father of these letters: Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this legisla­ Marcil so special to those whose lives he has DEAR JoHN: Just received a note from tion is a combination of legislation individually touched over his 50 years in the cloth. And Mommy-who said you've really been a great sponsored by myself (H.R. 35, the Fair Trade believe me, he has impacted countless people little boy lately. Says that you are at the Opportunities Act) and Representative EWING in those times and does to this very day. Peo­ age where you try to mimic everything any­ (H.R. 941). ple who go out of their way to share a kind one does. And that you're laughing lots. And Removes China from the annual Most-Fa­ word, flash a loving smile, and help those everyone thinks you are so cute. Mommy vored Nation [MFN] process when that country agrees. Me too. You're the best, John. without expecting anything in return always do accedes to the World Trade Organization But the big news was that you had [your] under an accession process that is supported make a lasting impression. That's why I have first trip to the corner park. Mommy says always admired people like Father Leo Marcil that the rocking horse was your favorite, but by the United States. who offer their services to neighbors in the you also did okay on your first swing ride. After China's accession to the World Trade community, especially to those who may not Alright, John. I can help you some on this. Organization, the President would no longer have the privilege of hearing his words of wis­ Some tips from your Dad. have to waive or certify that China meet Jack­ dom regularly. Never get on a teeter totter with someone son-Vanik requirements. China would receive bigger than you. normal tariff status routinely unless either the Actions like these ·are what makes Father No matter how hard you try, you will Marcil a pillar of the Hud~on Falls and Glens Congress or the President used other existing never succeed at doing a loop-the-loop on the authority to raise tariffs on China's goods. Falls communities. We would all do well to swing. emulate his brand of respect for one another For added speed down the slide, find an old Requires the President to utilize a strategic and public service. On that note, Mr. Speaker, waxed potato chip bag lying around (they are and flexible "snap-back" tariff if China either I ask that you and all Members of the House always blown against the fence nearby), sit denies United States adequate trade benefits rise and join me in tribute to Father Marcil's on the bag, and then slide down. After a few or fails to take adequate steps to become a living legacy and in wishing him many more times you'll really be moving, and all the member of the WTO. girls will hold you in awe. years of happiness and success. On a one-time basis and within 6-months of And talk about speed-your Daddy was the enactment of the legislation, the President really flying today! Whizzed across Isla de would be required to determine if China is "not Chiloe, the crest of the Ande (three or four of TRIBUTE TO CAPT. JERRY the taller peaks still snowcapped), across according adequate trade benefits"-defined LINENGER Patagonia and out Golfo San Jorge in two in existing law-to the United States or if minutes flat. Del Fuego in the distance. China is not taking adequate steps to become HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Clear. Spectacular. a WTO member. If the President makes such Maybe someday you'll be a geography nut a finding, then the President shall impose OF MICHIGAN like your father. For now, just make sure snap-back tariffs on China 6-months after that HON. DAVID E. BOMOR you can find your way home from the park. determination. In imposing snap-back tariffs, And John, pay serious attention to those the President has wide discretion to determine OF MICHIGAN books Mommy always reads you at night. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Keep those eyes open-don't go fading off both the amount of the tariff and on which cat­ egories of products the snap-back tariffs will Thursday, May 22, 1997 half way through the story like you usually do. If some day you go on a trip like I'm on, be imposed. However, under no cir­ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on January 12, you'll be trying to draw on every bit of infor­ cumstances can the President exceed the leg­ Capt. Jerry Linenger flew into orbit on the mation, every bit of training, every morsel islation's snap-back tariff ceiling which is the space shuttle Atlantis to begin a 5-month stay of practical stuff you've ever learned in your pre-Uruguay round MFN tariff rates, for exam­ aboard the Russian Space Station Mir. This whole life in order to succeed. ple, the column No. 1 tariff rates in effect on weekend, more than 130 days later, Atlantis is Now that I think about it, they don't make December 31, 1994. waxed potato chip bags anymore. Scratch bringing Jerry Linenger home. that idea, John. Maybe it'll be better to A study by the Congressional Research It is with no small amount of hometown start off slowly and savor the ride all the Service estimates that if the President were to pride that we note that Captain Linenger was way down . . .. utilize his full snap-back authority, for exam­ born and raised in Eastpointe, Ml, which is Love you John. Tell Mommy that Daddy ple, on the top 25 Chinese exports to the split between our two congressional districts. sure was happy to get her note. And that I'm United States-based on 1995 figures-an ad­ He attended East Detroit High School and just fine. ditional $325 million in tariff revenue would be went on to receive a bachelor's degree from D AD. generated for the United States Treasury.­ the U.S. Naval Academy. Thereafter, he The last 5 months have been eventful and This estimate is not adjusted to reflect any earned a number of advanced degrees, in­ challenging ones for the crew of Mir as they downward demand for the product due to the cluding a doctorate in medicine from Wayne have confronted a series of equipment break­ increased tariff. State University in Detroit. He joined NASA in downs aboard the space station, including a The President would be required to termi­ 1992 and flew a mission on the space shuttle fire, high temperatures due to a carbon diox­ nate the imposed snap-back tariffs on China Discovery 2 years later. ide removal system that overheated, leaking on the date China becomes a WTO member 9486 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 or on the date the President determines that ern Michigan. Like myself, the National Audu- which is part of my congressional district. On China is according adequate trade benefits to bon Society, the Nation Recreation and Park January 13, 1996, little Amber Hagerman, an the United States or making taking significant Association, the Natural Resources Defense innocent 9-year-old girl, was abducted and steps to become a WTO member, whichever Council, the Wilderness Society, the Defend- murdered. Amber was bright and pretty and is earlier. The President would also be able to ers of Wildlife, the Trust for Public Land, the was riding her bike on January 13 when modify the snap-back tariffs for any reason as National Parks and Conservation Association, someone came along and took her away. long as the appropriate congressional commit­ the National Association of State Outdoor We don't know who took her, but we do tees are notified. Recreation Liaison Officers, the National Wild- know that a little girl, just a child, was brutally life Federation, the Sierra Club and many murdered and her body left to be found. This more organizations who represent various in- case occurred in my congressional district, but INTRODUCTION OF TWO terests across our country agree that the real 1 am sure that events like this have hap­ ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES issue here is that we are not spending enough pened- sadly- in every corner of our country, money on the State and Federal level to con- in our cities, and in the heartlands. HON. DALE E. KILDEE serve our Nation's heritage. As the population Whoever took Amber didn't know and didn't OF MICHIGAN increases, land is quickly being developed. care that she was an honor student who made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must have the foresight, as our prede- cessors did in 1964, to realize that we must all A's and B's. They didn't care that she was Thursday, May 22 , 1997 a Brownie who had lots of friends and who Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to in­ act now so that future generations will also loved her little brother dearly. They didn't care have the opportunity to enjoy our precious that her whole life was ahead of her and that troduce two bills, the Land and Water Con­ public resources. her parents wanted to watch her grow into the servation Fund Accessibility Act of 1997 and a Mr. Speaker, the second bill I am intro- proposal to establish the St. Helena Island Na­ ducing is the establishment of the St. Helena lovely young woman she promised to be. tional Scenic Area. Island Scenic Area. St. Helena Island is a This tragedy has focused public attention on It was President John F. Kennedy who had 241-acre island located in Lake Michigan the need to toughen laws for sex offenders, the infinite wisdom to propose legislation to about 6 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge. particularly offenders who victimize young chii­ create a land and water conservation fund. In The island has been put up for sale by private dren. 1964, Congress established, with bipartisan landowners who are willing to sell it to the In response to this tragedy, I introduced the support, the land and water conservation fund Federal Government. The island is contiguous Amber Hagerman Protection Act and portions [LWCF] for public acquisition of park and to the Hiawatha National Forest. of this bill were attached to the Omnibus Ap- recreation lands for recreation planning, acqui­ For the last 10 years, the Michigan Light- · propriations Act, which was signed into law on sition and development. house Association and the Boy Scouts of September 30, 1996. The Amber Hagerman To assure that the LWCF received sL:Jfficient America have been restoring a lighthouse on Child Protection Act expands Federal court ju­ funds to carry out the original intent of the law, the island that was originally built in 1873. risdiction over repeat child sex molesters who in 1968, Congress decided to set aside the This beautiful lighthouse and its grounds are cross State lines and creates a two-strikes law revenue received from oil and gas leasing on the only development on the entire island. which mandates life in prison after a second the outer continental shelf [OCS] to fund con­ St. Helena Island provides habitat for sev- offense. The act also expands the death pen­ servation efforts. The idea was simple. One era! endangered plants and animals, including alty. Prior to the enactment of the Amber resource, oil and gas, would be exploited, but the Pileated Woodpecker and the Bald Eagle. Hagerman Act, Federal law provided for the the revenues generated would be invested in At the western end of the island, there is a 17- death penalty on the first offense when a child another resource, the purchase of lands and acre Great Blue Heron rookery which has is killed on Federal property or is kidnaped waters. Up to $900 million is collected for the been designated by the Michigan Department and taken across State lines. The Amber bill use of the LWCF each year but Congress of Natural Resources as a refuge. adds the death penalty when the person who must first appropriate the money before it can In designating this island as a National See- murders the child has cross State lines with be spent. Funds appropriated for the LWCF nic Area, we will ensure that it is given parma- the intent of committing a sex offense. have been declining rapidly in recent years, nent protection for the enjoyment of future 1 was very pleased that portions of this bill with only $138 million being spent for the pro­ generations. I urge my colleagues to join me were signed into law last year; however, this gram last year. The State grant portion of the in supporting the passage of these environ- is just the beginning. Clearly, the safety of our LWCF was not funded at all in fiscal year mental initiatives. neighborhoods requires that additional laws be 1996 or 1997. Furthermore, the House Budget Committee in the last Congress proposed a 5- passed by Congress to keep sex offenders off year moratorium on land acquisition and a MISSING AND EXP L OITED the streets and it is my hope that this new phase out of the entire LWCF program. CHILDREN'S CAUCUS caucus will learn what we can do on a legisla­ tive level. My legislation, the Land and Water Con­ servation Fund Accessibility Act, would rem­ HON. MARTIN FROST As a caucus, we need to look at where the edy the funding problem by taking the entire Justice Department is in terms of imple­ OF T EXAS menting a national registry system for sex of­ LWCF off-budget thus ensuring that its funds IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be spent for the purpose it was created. fenders. Local enforcement agencies tell me By doing this, the Federal land agencies Thursday, May 22, 1997 that the best help they could get from the Fed­ would have more funds to better manage frag­ Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support eral Government is a national registry system ile habitat and endangered lands. This would of the newly formed Missing and Exploited for sex offenders, and we ought to make sure also provide funds for States to improve parks Children's Caucus of which I am a founding that this system is up and running in the near for inter-cities, and other vital recreational member. This caucus was formed in response future. · areas. Furthermore, I want to point out that to the rise of kidnaping and murder of young Last year, the Pam Lychner Sexual Of­ this bill leaves intact the current authority of children in this country. Each year hundreds of fender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996 Congress to make funding decisions about thousands of American families are confronted was signed into law. This bill establishes, by LWCF projects, as part of the annual Interior with this unique tragedy-a missing child. In law, a national registry system and will im­ appropriations bill. the last 30 days in Texas alone, four children prove the minimum system the FBI is now es­ Because the appropriations have been have been abducted and brutally murdered. tablishing under the President's order. Prior or dwindling, it has been debated whether the This caucus has been organized to increase the passage of the Pam Lychner Act, the funds from LWCF should be taken from Fed­ the awareness of these tragic occurrences President directed the Justice Department to eral projects and moved to State initiatives. If and to introduce legislation to combat these develop within 60 days a plan for a national my bill were passed, we would not have this heinous crimes. sex offender registry. lfs imperative that an in­ decade. The LWCF affects every geographic I became painfully aware of the problem of terim system be operational in the near future region in America, from a small park or bike repeat sex offenders who target children when in order to assist the local law enforcement trail in Flint, Ml, to a wilderness area in north- a tragic situation occurred in Arlington, TX, agencies. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9487 This coming Sunday, May 25, is National his life was havoc. He went, for his country, country and their bodies were never found. It Missing Children's Day. Back in 1983, Presi­ and fought, for his country, and died, for his would be a great honor to place the wreath dent Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 Na­ country. on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is im­ tomb honors the thousands of people, who tional Missing Children's Day. And today, all portant to this nation not because of the fought bravely and died to preserve the across the country, groups will be holding can­ name or the location but because of the rights of the next generations, but their bod­ dlelight vigils, memorials, and other events to honor and symbolism. Some may think that ies were never found or identified. increase public understanding and awareness it is such a trifling way to give thanks to My father fought in the Vietnam War. This of this national tragedy. We all need to get in­ those who gave their lives to this country. was never declared a war, and many of the volved-parents, relatives, politicians, police, It's not the tomb that gives thanks but the soldiers that returned were shunned by their and other enforcement agencies-to direct at­ people who visit it and the honor one feels as fellow country men, and even their own tention to the problem of missing children. they place a wreath at the foot of the monu­ country. Many of the Vietnam vets didn't re­ ment because of what it stands for. The peo­ ceive the same privileges as other war vet­ It is my hope, Mr. Speaker, that someday ple visiting it is more of an honor then any erans. My dad doesn't talk a lot about the we will not need a National Missing Children's marker could be. Our country is made up of war. I know the memories bother him. He Day or caucus in Congress to combat he symbols and monuments of freedom and was one of the lucky ones that made it home growing epidemic of missing and exploited love. The tomb is a symbol of life, not death, with only a leg wound. Every now and then children. It is my hope that someday every because the people who visit it keep the he mentions some of his friends that never child in America will feel safe. It is my hope memory, of ones who died, alive. made it home. It makes it even harder for that someday every child will feel secure while I believe I should present the wreath at friends and families when their loved one's riding his or her bicycle in the neighborhood. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor are MIA's, POW's, or their bodies have never that young boy 18 to 19 years of age. To been identified or returned. The Vietnam It is my hope that someday no parent will ever honor all the people in situations differenL or Wall and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier have to face the tragedy that Amber similar as this. They went, for their country, helped heal some of my father's wounds. Hagerman's parents had to face last year. But and fought, for their country, and died, for I would love the opportunity to place the until that day comes, we need to work to­ their country. I go, for their honor, and cry, wreath on the tomb site of these brave and gether to protect this country's greatest for their honor, and remember, for their unidentified soldiers. I would be saying good­ asset-our children. honor. bye and thank you, not only to my dad's When June rolls around, I will thank that friends, but to all the men and women who boy. Who is this boy? It doesn't matter who died from my freedom. I would also be hon­ THE CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL this boy is, if he is from rural America or oring all the men and the women who fought PAYS TRIBUTE AT THE TOMB OF Urban America, from mountains or sea. It for this country. matters not if he was a farmer or an iron THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER worker; He is our nation's son. That boy made me realize what a great country we THE MEDICAL DEVICE REGU- live in. The USA is not the country because HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN LATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF NEW YORK of the land; the people make the country. When I leave, I will pat myself on the back OF 1997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and be proud because of that boy. Thursday, May 22, 1997 HON. JOE BARTON TOMB ESSAY Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, next week about OF TEXAS (By Athanasia A. Anagnostou) 50 students from the Crispell Middle School in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Why is it that I'd like to lay a wreath down Pine Bush, NY, will be touring our Nation's Thursday, May 22, 1997 Capital. The high point of their visit will be a at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Truth­ fully, I'm not sure. It may possibly be the Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown chill which runs down my spine when I con­ Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The today to introduce the Medical Device Regu­ template about how many citizens of Amer­ latory Modernization Act of 1997, along with three students who will be presenting the ica have lost their lives, fighting for what wreath were chosen by means of an essay they believe in. Laying a wreath at the my colleague, Congresswoman ANNA ESHOO. contest. Tomb is an important way to commemorate This legislation will improve and streamline the I found these essays to be so inspirational them, no matter how small it may seem. Food and Drug Administration's [FDA] regula­ and informative for all of us that I ask that they Even though my parents weren't born here, tion of medical devices. This is a bipartisan be inserted in their entirety at this point in the they came to America for the same reasons initiative to provide additional resources to the as everyone else-to live a better life. Amer­ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. FDA for reviewing innovative devices and ica, "The melting pot, land of opportunity" modernizing FDA regulation of the device in­ is what it's called. And why? Because we THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER dustry. (By Cass Bazelow) fought to make America into a symbol for all of these things. From the Revolutionary Currently, the FDA limits choice, access, " My only goal is when you leave for the war to Vietnam, soldiers have all lost their and opportunities for patients. As the rest of highschool, you can pat yourself on the back lives for the " American Dream." Since I've the country moves into the 21st century, we and say your proud to be in the United had family members fighting in American must make sure the FDA moves with us. States" , a teacher said the first day of 8th Wars, I've often wondered how they and oth­ When the lives of millions of people are hang­ grade. It totally slipped my mind until The ers summoned up the courage to risk their Vietnam War was being discussed and it was ing in the balance, inefficiency doesn't cut it. lives so that things may be better for every­ For example, if the FDA had approved the said how many men and women gave their one. I've imagined how crushing it must lives, for their country. A team. We are all a have been for parents to bid their beloved drug interleukin-2 as quickly as it had been team and each give our part; some greater children farewell when they went off to bat­ approved in Europe, the lives of 3,500 kidney then others but all involved, to make us the tle, never to see them again. However, I've cancer patients might have been saved. If the great nation that we are. Giving one's life is also pondered about the amount of lives that FDA had approved the drug misoprostal, the greatest contribution to any team and it inevitably will be lost in the future wars which helps to treat gastric ulcers, up to deserves to be honored. with people still striving to make this coun­ He was young, 18 to 19 years of age. He just 15,000 deaths might have been prevented. try fit for the " Life, liberty, and pursuit of The Medical Device Regulatory Moderniza­ got a girl-friend and a car and was planning happiness" of its citizens. what to do with the rest of his life. The po­ tion Act of 1997 sets forth a formal mission So in conclusion, I say that it is not impor­ statement to provide reasonable assurance of litical parties and situations in Vietnam tant as to who lays down the wreath at the were of no concern to him. That was the big­ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but that de­ safety and effectiveness and to review devices gest mistake in his life because a few days ceased soldiers are commemorated by all of in a manner that does not unduly impede in­ later, he was drafted to save a country he us, even if only in our hearts and minds. novation or product availability. In regards to didn't even live in-South Vietnam. The boy investigational device exemptions [IDE's], the couldn't even vote on righteous things in his own country, let alone stop communism in TOMB ESSAY bill would require that the FDA set clear terms another but he went willingly because he be­ (By Michael Nickerson, Jr.) under which doctors could use devices in clin­ lieved what his country believed. All this The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier rep­ ical trials for other compassionate purposes. It came in an insane package at one time and resents patriots who fought bravely for this will require FDA officials to meet with medical 9488 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 device applicants early in the IDE process to for New York University athletics, the univer­ related to reform of our campaign finance clarify company goals and agency expecta­ sity itself, and the entire community. I am laws. In doing so, I recognize that this is the tions. proud to have New York University within my issue most frequently mentioned and, so far, This legislation would also allow the FDA to district. least frequently addressed in this Congress. recognize national and international perform­ This seems to reflect the public's attitude that ance standards by publishing them in the Fed­ this is the one problem we most need to solve eral Register and allowing companies to self­ CONGRATULATIONS TO AMA and that we are least likely to tackle. certify to the standards. Penalties would be PRESIDENT DR. DAN " STORMY" My own views and my legislative efforts on levied for falsification of data, and certification JOHNSON campaign finance cover the proverbial water­ data would be available for FDA inspection. front. I support proposals ranging from imme­ Under our bill, the uses of a device speci­ HON. NICK LAMPSON diate action under the Shays-Meehan com­ fied by the FDA during clinical trials must be OF TEXAS prehensive reform bill to the more protracted consistent with FDA expectations of uses dur­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES steps called for in the bipartisan blue ribbon ing the premarket approval [PMA] process, un­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 commission bill. In short, I believe we here in less the agency determines there could be Congress should overhaul a campaign finance harm to public health. Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to system that has been riddled with loopholes The bill also calls for independent review for congratulate Dr. Dan "Stormy" Johnson who from Supreme Court rulings and the ingenious most class I and II devices, except for perma­ is currently serving as president of the Amer­ schemes of legions of lawyers and consult­ nently implantable or life-sustaining products. ican Medical Association. Dr. Johnson is only ants. But I am aware of the substantial and This frees FDA resources from reviewing less the fourth native Texan to hold this national probably well-founded view that we will not do complex new devices so these products could position, and the first from my district. He is so. being honored tomorrow night at a recognition reach consumers sooner, allowing the FDA to There is, in fact, reasonable cause to think dinner in Port Arthur, TX. Dr. Johnson was devote more personnel to reviewing cutting­ we should not take this job because there sim­ born in Port Arthur and received his M.D. de­ edge technologies and get those devices to ply are too many agendas, too many self-inter­ gree from the University of Texas at Gal­ the market quicker. ests, too many conflicts of interest when those veston. He has been active in organized medi­ The FDA was formed in 1927 to enforce the of us who hold public office attempt to write cine for many years, and prior to his service 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act. Safety was im­ rules for how others can unseat us. The pop­ as president of the AMA, Dr. Johnson served portant then and is just as important today. ular view is that having politicians write cam­ both as speaker and vice speaker of the AMA But delay does not mean safety. The current paign finance laws is like having sharks orga­ House of Delegates. It is a true honor to have practices of the agency do not enable the FDA nize a swim meet. For that reason, I support such an outstanding individual and medical to benefit patients and consumers because the bipartisan bill to create a nonpartisan com­ leader come from Port Arthur, TX, in my dis­ decisions simply take too long. Congress mission on this issue. The goal of this ap­ trict. needs to act, and as a result patients will re­ proach is to allow nonpoliticians with no spe­ Dr. Johnson's commitment to the medical ceive much needed medication and medical cific, personal axes to grind to take a good field is legendary and his pursuits within this devices more quickly. look at this issue and try to come to practical, profession leave him worthy of our recognition. Mr. Speaker, I urge the Members of this sound steps that will provide a level playing He was cofounder and president of the Amer­ body to join Congresswoman EsHoo and I in field for our election campaigns. supporting this important piece of legislation to ican Society of Head and Neck Radiology and But I am aware that the commission ap­ streamline and improve the Food and Drug he is also a past president and past chair of proach also faces many objections and may Administration's regulation of medical devices. the board of the New Orleans Radiology Soci­ ety. Dr. Johnson has also served in his com­ never move from proposal to reality. For that munity for many years on the boards of the reason, I am introducing a third approach that IN RECOGNITION OF THE NEW Louisiana State Museum and its support will allow us to immediately address what I be­ YORK UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S group, the Friends of the Cabildo. He has lec­ lieve to be the most serious problem in the BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAM­ tured extensively throughout the United States campaign finance arena while we work out fur­ PIONSHIP on many issues of health care reform, most ther steps toward comprehensive action. I notably on financing the delivery of health would like to believe this bill will not face any HON. JERROLD NADLER care. Some of Dr. Johnson's ideas to improve opposition from any quarter-though on cam­ the cost effectiveness of our health care sys­ paign finance I have learned that opposition OF NEW YORK needs no cause to exist. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tem include using the concepts of pluralism and patient choice. These innovative ideas The bill I am introducing today is the most Thursday, May 22, 1997 have helped in the debate on the importance basic step possible in campaign finance re­ Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of health care reform. form. This bill simply requires full disclosure of recognize the outstanding performance of New I applaud Dr. Johnson for his dedication to all sources of all campaign funds. That is all. York University's 1997 National Champion the medical profession and I send him my sin­ It does not stop so-called soft money from women's basketball team. After compiling an cere congratulations for his achievements being raised or spent. It simply requires that incredible record of 29 wins and 1 loss, New within this field. I look forward to attending the all soft money be identified by source. This bill York University went on to a heart-stopping, recognition dinner in his honor so that I may does not ban or limit so-called independent last-minute victory over Wisconsin-Eau Claire personally be able to congratulate Dr. Johnson expenditures which we all know are seldom in the Division Ill National Championship on his special day. independent in any real sense and which I be­ game. lieve are the most damaging and dangerous Led by Head Coach Janice Quinn, the development in our political system in many winningest coach in New York University's THE PUBLIC HAS A RIGHT TO years. Even so, I do not try to outlaw these women's basketball history, and team captains KNOW WHO'S MONEY IS BEHIND expenditures. My bill simply requires that the Jen Krolikowski and Marsha Harris, the Violets A CANDIDATE-THE CAMPAIGNS sources of funds for the expenditure must be brought N.Y.U. its first basketball national IN THE SUNSHINE ACT WILL identified in the same way that we require dis­ championship ever. Marsha Harris' last-sec­ SOLVE THAT PROBLEM closure by every candidate committee. ond layup to seal the Violets' come-from-be­ In short, Mr. Speaker, this bill is a straight­ hind victory also brought the city of New York HON. STEPHEN HORN forward statement that anyone can become in­ its first basketball national champion in almost OF CALIFORNIA volved in our campaigns, but everyone must 20 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come out into the sunshine and reveal their The players, coaches, and athletic staff identities. In doing so, everyone is subject to were rewarded for their hard work and dedica­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 the same scrutiny by the media and the voters tion with a momentous achievement. The Vio­ Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, today I add one as to their agenda and goals, their tactics and lets' championship is a great accomplishment more piece to the pile of legislative proposals rhetoric and their influence on our elections. May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9489 Mr. Speaker, there has been great and le­ SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF REPORTING REQUIRE­ PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO ACCESS MENTS UNDER FEDERAL ELECTION gitimate concern about reports that some for­ CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1971 TO CERTAIN eign governments may have secretly influ­ EXPENDITURES. HON. STENY H. HOYER enced last year's Presidential or congressional (a) SOFT MONEY ExPENDITURES OF POLIT­ OF MARYLAND campaigns through covert campaign contribu­ ICAL PARTIES.-Section 304(b) of the Federal tions to candidates. Our Committee on Gov­ Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment Reform and Oversight, on which I 434(b)) is amended- Thursday, May 22, 1997 serve, has begun investigating these reports, (!) by striking " and" at the end of para­ graph (7); Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to let as we should. (2) by striking the period at the end of the American people know about a growing However, I would note the real impact of paragraph (8) and inserting " ; and" ; and concern with the public's access to Govern­ foreign money may never be known and can (3) by adding at the end the following new ment information. Throughout our country's never be learned. The simple reality is that paragraph: great history, the Government Printing Office these activities could well be cloaked behind " (9) in the case of a reporting committee has been the source of all printing done by all which is a political party committee, any in­ so-called "independent expenditures" by some Federal agencies. Under title 44 of the United innocuous sounding organization like the formation which would otherwise be required to be reported under this subsection if the States Code, all agencies are required to use Committee for Something or Other. Pick any the Government Printing Office for their print­ name, pour any amount of money into it from term 'expenditure' included any amount ex­ pended by the committee for the purpose of ing needs. However, over the years, more and any source on Earth and it can become a influencing an election for Federal office.". more of the executive branch agencies have major player in our political campaigns. Our (b) INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.- been doing their own in-house printing, cir­ current campaign finance laws have no real (!) ADDI!l'IONAL REPORT FOR PERSONS FIRST cumventing the system and neglecting to prohibition on this kind of activity, no real way MAKING EXPENDITURES AFTER DEADLINE FOR make all Government documents available to PRE-ELECTION REPORT.-Section 304(C) of such of policing such activity and no serious way to the Depository Library System and thus break­ enforce any sanction we might want to impose Act (2 U.S.C. 434(c)) is amended- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking "State­ ing the channel of information to the American for such activity. In short, the current laws are people. · a joke, brought to us by a Supreme Court that ments" and inserting " Except as provided in paragraph (4), statements"; and At a recent hearing of the Senate Rules and seems convinced that freedom of speech can (B) by adding at the end the following new Administration Committee, it was stated that and should be equated with the ability to paragraph: more than half of all Government documents spend. "(4) In addition to any statements required printed by executive agencies were never sent At a minimum, Mr. Speaker, at the absolute to be filed in accordance with subsection minimum, we must pass the kind of disclosure (a)(2), any person who first makes inde­ to depository libraries. Well over 50,000 docu­ bill I am introducing today. At the very least, pendent expenditures with respect to an elec­ ments have not been made available in the the people of this country deserve to know tion in an aggregate amount or value in ex­ public domain. who is spending money to influence their vote. cess of $1,000 after the deadline for filing a It is important that people know just how se­ pre-election report under subparagraph (A)(i) At the very least, our system must be pro­ rious this problem is. The Office of the Super­ of such subsection ·shall file a statement con­ intendent of Documents at the Government tected from secret persuaders, whether foreign taining the information described in para­ or domestic, who want to play the game but Printing Office recently issued a report on the graph (2) at the time the person makes inde­ extent of the problem which I am placing in do not want to follow even the simplest rules pendent expenditures in such aggregate of fair play and open debate. amount or value.". the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for all to read. Democracy rests on the firm foundation of (2) EXPANDING SCOPE OF EXPENDITURES SUB­ We must not allow this loss of public informa­ open and free debate, where every viewpoint JECT TO REPORTING.-Section 304(c) of such tion to continue and must get all Government can be presented and every cause can be ex­ Act (2 U.S.C. 434(c)), as amended by para­ documents to our Depository Library System. amined. To allow secret causes to be cloaked graph (1), is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: FUGITIVE DOCUMENTS: SCOPE AND SOLUTIONS in anonymity is to allow democracy to be sub­ " (5) For purposes of this subsection, the THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM verted from the shadows. That is the reality of term 'independent expenditure' means- According to 44 U.S.C. Sec. 1902, " Govern­ our current laws and that is what we must " (A) an independent expenditure described ment publications, except for those deter­ change this year. It is time to enact legislation in section 301(17); or mined by their issuing components to be re­ that creates campaigns where the identity of " (B) any other payment (without regard to quired for official use only or for strictly ad­ the attacker is revealed, where the merits of whether the payment is otherwise treated as ministrative or operational purposes which the attack can be examined and where the an expenditure under this title) which is have no public interest or educational value ability of the voters to decide for themselves ·is used to produce or distribute any broadcast and publications classified for reasons of na­ material, newspaper, magazine, billboard, di­ tional security, shall be made available to protected. rect mail, phone bank operation, or similar It is time to reverse the steady unraveling of depository libraries through the facilities of type of public communication or political the Superintendent of Documents for public our laws on campaign activity and to stop ab­ advertising which refers to a clearly identi­ information." Depository libraries make surd and dangerous practices that destroy fied candidate or political party, which is these publications available for free use by public trust and undermine democracy itself. It made without cooperation or consultation the public. Traditionally, most Government is time to require that our campaigns be con­ with any candidate or any authorized com­ publications of general interest, including ducted in the sunshine where the disinfectant mittee or agent of such candidate, and which legislative, regulatory, business, and con­ of full disclosure can work its wonder. is not made in concert with, or at the re­ sumer titles, as well as many scientific and Mr. Speaker, I thank Mrs. JOHNSON of Con­ quest or suggestion of, any candidate, or any technical reports and studies, have been dis­ necticut, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, and authorized committee or agent of such can­ tributed through the GPO's Federal Deposi­ didate (other than any payment which would many other colleagues for joining in spon­ tory Library Program (FDLP). be described in clause (i ), (iii), or (v) of sec­ Many publications produced by the Gov­ soring this legislation and I commend these tion 301(9)(B) if the payment were an expend­ ernment fail to be included in the FDLP. proposals to all Members of the House as a iture under such section)." . Documents that belong in the Program, but bill well deserving of their support. (3) CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO RE­ which are excluded, are known as fugitive We need to pass this legislation because PORT PERSONS MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR documents. Their absence from depository li­ the average voting citizens has a right to know CERTAIN INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.- The brary collections impairs effective public ac­ what interests, if any, relate to a candidate for second sentence of paragraph (2) of section cess to Government information. public office. Attached is the bill and its origi­ 304(c) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 434(c)) is amended Although no study has resulted in a defini­ nal cosponsors. by striking the period at the end and insert­ tive answer, we estimate that more than 50 ing the following: ", together with the infor­ percent of all tangible Government informa­ H.R. 1705 mation described in subparagraph (C) of the tion products are not being made available Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ previous sentence.". to the Federal Depository Library Program resentatives of the United States of America in SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. (FDLP). Of these, we estimate that there are Congress assembled, The amendments made by this Act shall about 55,000 scientific and technical docu­ SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. apply with respect to expenditures made on ments and reports which are neither printed This Act may be cited as the " Campaigns or after the date of the enactment of this through GPO nor furnished by the issuing in the Sunshine Act of 1997." Act. agencies to the FDLP as required by law. 9490 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 The issuing agencies do, however, provide ei­ the Superintendent of Documents Sales Pro­ JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ther a printed copy or an electronic image gram and distributed to the FDLP. After This periodical is now published by Oxford file of each of these documents to the Na­ 1992, the CIA no longer made it available to University Press under the terms of a Coop­ tional Technical Information Service (NTIS). the sales or depository programs. It is now erative Research and Development Agree­ In FY 1996, NTIS took in about 160,000 sci­ sold by NTIS and paper copies are not being ment (CRDA) with the National Cancer In­ entific, technical, and business-related ti­ offered to the FDLP. The 1996 edition of the stitute (NCI). Initially the FDLP was told by tles, most but not all of which were pub­ CIA's World Factbook CD-ROM includes an NCI that this arrangement rendered the lished by the Government. We estimate that electronic version of the Handbook, but for Journal a non-Government product, even about 70 percent, or 112,000, of NTIS's total such standard reference works, the preferred though editorial work is still being per­ intake belongs in the Program. Compared format for depository distribution is paper. formed by NCI employees. After NCI officials with the 57,000 titles in the FDLP in FY 1996, PRECURSOR SYSTEMS ANALYSES OF AUTOMATED discussed the matter with the Joint Com­ this leaves at least 55,000 fugitive titles HIGHWAY SYSTEMS mittee on Printing, Oxford University Press which should have been provided to GPO by agreed to furnish depository copies. NCI has the publishing agencies, NTIS provides bib­ This CD-ROM product is being sold by the not, however, returned calls made by FDLP liographic access to the publications it takes Department of Transportation and is not for the purpose of setting up a mechanism to in through its abstracting and indexing ac­ being provided to the FDLP. Although the accomplish this. FDLP may be receiving some of the printed tivities. This makes them available to the reports that form the basis of the CD-ROM, HISPANICS-LATINOS; DIVERSE PEOPLE IN A public and to depository libraries on an on­ MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY demand basis from NTIS, but at a significant it is probably not receiving all of the data in­ cluded. This title was first published by a private cost. sector trade association based in Wash­ In addition, there is an unknown number ORDER NOW CD-ROM ington, DC. Although the data was gathered of fugitives which are primarily general, This NTIS CD-ROM product includes two and prepared at public expense it was pro­ public interest materials produced by agen­ years' worth of abstracts and indexes not vided to this private group, which then copy­ cies using avenues other than GPO. It is vir­ available elsewhere. NTIS has expressed a righted the publication and sold it for $10 per tually impossible to estimate the total num­ willingness to make the CD-ROM available copy. Because Hispanics-Latinos was not ber of these titles, but they may well number as a benefit to the public and as a pro­ printed through GPO, it was not initially in the thousands and include, but are not motional tool for their sales program, pro­ available to the Depository Program. When limited to, the publications of Federal Dis­ vided GPO paid the retrieval software fees, this situation was brought to the attention trict Courts and Courts of Appeal, Federal but has stated that "[a]t no time did we con­ of the Census Bureau through Senate Rules Election Commission financial disclosure sider this to be a question of compliance Committee hearings, the Bureau reprinted statements, and Library of Congress Con­ with Title 44," apparently based on the fact the book through GPO so depository copies gressional Research Service reports. that the publication in question is electronic would be available. Recently, four major factors have contrib­ rather than print. A NATION OF OPPORTUNITY/KICKSTART uted to increasing losses of key general in­ TOXIC SUBSTANCE ACT CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE INITIATIVE terest publications to the FDLP. These are: INVENTORY The United States Advisory Council on the (1) electronic information dissemination via The last material associated with this EPA National Information Infrastructure issued agency Web sites without notification to the product that was received by the Depository two reports that were initially published by FDLP; (2) the decreasing compliance with Program was the 1990 Supplement to the 1985 West Publishing, a major private sector sell­ statutory requirements for agencies to print er of legal publications and databases, al­ through GPO or to provide copies of publica­ edition. It is now available exclusively through NTIS. When contacted, EPA said though they were prepared by the Commis­ tions not printed through GPO to the FDLP; that it supplied data to NTIS, not a finished sion at public expense. Initially these publi­ (3) the increasing trend for agencies to estab­ product, and for this reason was not respon­ cations were not made available to either lish exclusive arrangements with private sible for depository copies. NTIS has not fur­ the Superintendent of Documents Sales or sector entities that place copyright or copy­ nished copies for the Depository Library Depository Programs. right-like restrictions on the products in­ Once the Joint Committee on Printing was volved in such agreements; and (4) increasing Program. apprised of this situation it contacted the use by agencies of language in 44 U.S.C. Sec. CREATING A GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS BETTER Commission. As a result, the National Tele­ 1903 that permits publications to be excluded BUT COSTS LESS: STATUS REPORT CD-ROM communications and Information Adminis­ if they are " so-called cooperative publica­ This series has been distributed by the tration of the Department of Commerce re­ tions which must necessarily be sold in order Sales and Depository Programs in print but printed the publications through GPO in a to be self-sustaining." the CD-ROM, which includes additional in­ much less elaborate black-and-white format Even in cases where the FDLP learns formation, is available only from NTIS. and both the Sales and Depository Programs about such fugitive general interest publica­ NTIS has not responded to requests for de­ acquired copies. tions, extensive negotiations and even Con­ pository copies. POPULATION OF STATES AND COUNTIES OF THE gressional intervention have proved nec­ EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS UNITED STATES: 1790-1990 essary to ensure compliance with the deposi­ Despite a request in writing to the Bureau This Census publication was printed by tory library provisions of Title 44. The fol­ NTIS rather than through GPO. Through lowing list includes some particularly egre­ of Export Administration requesting a copy of this database for mounting on GPO Ac­ what was described by Census as a "hand­ gious examples of failure to comply with cess, the agency has not responded. The shake agreement," NTIS asked that Census statutory requirements. It should be noted not make this publication available to either that OMB's Office of Information and Regu­ agency has, however, entered into an exclu­ sive distribution agreement for both print the Depository or Sales Programs for the latory Affairs (OIRA) has not provided any first six months so as not to hurt its exclu­ significant assistm1ce to GPO in detecting or and electronic versions of the EAR with NTIS, and has paid NTIS to mount the data­ sive sale by NTIS. As a result of Senate resolving these problems. base. A year ago, the Superintendent of Doc­ Rules Committee hearings, GPO obtained a U.S. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL STATISTICS copy from Census shortly after its publica­ uments wrote to Bruce McConnell of OIRA tion by NTIS. The Depository Program U.S. International Air Travel Statistics to request an OMB review of the agreement printed copies for its use and Sales acquired was published by the Department of Trans­ between NTIS and the Office of Export Ad­ copies for sale to the public. portation using data derived from the Immi­ ministration but did not receive a response. gration and Naturalization Service and dis­ Several months of discussion with NTIS, as SOLUTIONS TO THE FUGITIVE DOCUMENTS tributed to the FDLP. In FY 1996, Congress well as intervention by the Joint Committee PROBLEM transferred the collection and dissemination on Printing, were required before NTIS Since nearly all fugitives involve titles not of this data to the Department of Com­ agreed to provide print copies of this prod­ printed or procured through GPO, the sim­ merce's International Trade Administration uct. plest and most cost-effective solution would (ITA). According to ITA, this publication is be for agencies to obtain all of their tangible BIG EMERGING MARKETS information products through GPO. This available for sale from ITA's Tourism Indus­ Developed by the International Trade Ad­ tries office, is a self-sustaining publication would afford the FDLP the opportunity to ministration and printed by a private firm in ride for depository copies. Any agencies not not fully funded by Federal monies, and is a joint venture with NTIS, this product was exempt from distribution to the FDLP. obtaining their information products originally offered to the FDLP in microfiche through GPO would be in compliance with HANDBOOK OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC format. This was unsuitable due to the pres­ Sec. 1903 if: STATISTICS ence of color charts in the product. Only The agency provides the requisite deposi­ For many years, this publications was after several months of discussion and Con­ tory copies to the FDLP, free of any encum­ printed and published by the CIA as the gressional pressure did NTIS provide print brances such as software licensing fees or Handbook of Economic Statistics, sold by copies. copyright-like restrictions May 22, 1997 EXT-ENSIONS OF REMARKS 9491 In the case of online services, the agency on agency Web sites, define Government in­ national tax guide found at least 46 countries provides no-fee access to the FDLP formation products so as to include in the with no estate or inheritance taxes. Al­ THE COSTS OF COMPLIANCE FDLP any publications produced under though some are small countries known for If delivered to the Superintendent of Docu­ agreements with private sector entities, and being tax havens, many are not. These in­ ments (SoD) in print format, these formerly delete the current exemption for " coopera­ clude Israel, Mexico, New Zealand and Swit­ fugitive titles would represent a significant tive publications." zerland, among others. new workload that neither the SoD or the li­ To be sure, the absence of an estate tax braries in the FDLP have adequate resources does not mean wealth transfers are entirely to handle. We estimate that, based on the DEFANGING THE ESTATE TAX free of tax. Canada, Australia and Israel tax current mix of paper, microfiche, and elec­ EMPIRE capital gains at death. Some countries treat tronic formats being disseminated by the inheritances as ordinary income for tax pur­ FDLP, providing these fugitives in a similar poses, while others impose stamp duties and mix would increase costs by approximately HON. NEWf GINGRICH transfers. New Zealand and India tax gifts $8 million. This, however, is an unlikely sce­ OF GEORGIA even though there is no tax on estates. And while Switzerland has no federal estate tax, nario. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In our view, it is more plausible that the 25 of the 26 canons (states) impose such a migration of printing of electronic pub­ Thursday, May 22, 1997 tax. Nevertheless, this review shows that lishing already in evidence will continue to Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to should the United States choose to eliminate grow. This scenario provides a unique oppor­ its death taxes, we would have a good deal of bring my colleagues' attention to the attached company. tunity to bring additional information into Washington Times editorial from May 19, the FDLP for no-fee public use. When the source information is in electrontc format, 1997-"Defanging the Estate Tax Vampire." the agency can either make it available on This piece thoughtfully lays out the arguments HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW: CARING their own Internet Web site, or can ask GPO for repealing the death tax. FOR THE COMMUNITY to make it available via the GPO Access As I often say, I do not believe that Ameri­ service. Either of these approaches would en­ cans should have to visit the IRS at the same able the FDLP to provide more information time they must see the undertaker. Abolishing HON. JAMES A. BARCIA to the public, while limiting the increased the death tax is one of the most important ac­ OF MICHIGAN costs to the Government. In this scenario, tions we can take on behalf of America's fam­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the projected decline in the amount of print­ ed material would gradually reduce the costs ily owned businesses and farms. Thursday, May 22, 1997 to the Program. Building a successful business to pass onto Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, my colleague When an agency publishes via the Web, the children and grandchildren is a part of the [Mr. CAMP] and I, rise today to recognize a fa­ major SoD cost increases are for the provi­ American dream that we should lift up-not cility that serves both of our districts, providing sion of cataloging and locator services so squelch. It is vital that we use examples such users can find the information; and for per­ some of the best health care that people can as this piece to make our case and build sup­ find anywhere: HealthSource Saginaw. This manent access services to ensure that the port everywhere in America for abolishing the electronic content is maintained for use in facility has been in operation since 1930, the future. We believe that these costs death tax. when it was first known as Saginaw Commu­ should be funded out of the SoD appropria­ [From the Washington Times, May 19, 1997] nity Hospital, and continues to be a vital pro­ tion. If an agency provides electronic con­ DEFANGING THE ESTATE TAX V AMPffiE vider of ongoing and emergency care in the tent for disseminating via GPO Access, there (By Bruce Bartlett) Saginaw area. will be costs associated with processing that The facility describes its mission as being information and mounting it on the system. There is a growing support on Capitol Hill These " developmental" costs may be borne for abolishing the estate tax, which has been "to restore persons we serve to meaningful by the originating agency, by the SoD, or by part of the federal tax system since 1916. A lifestyles by providing select, innovative, effi­ a combination of the parties. In any case, we number of bills that would do so have been cient services in a coordinated continuum of would expect some cost savings to the Gov­ introduced, including H.R. 902 and S. 29, care." From its Saginaw Township location, it ernment and the SoD from this electronic sponsored by Rep. Chris Cox and Sen. Rich­ offers behavioral medicine services, rehabilita­ approach when compared to the all-print sce­ ard Lugar, respectively. Hearings have al­ tion services, and subacute and extended ready been held in both the House Ways and nario. care. A low-cost solution for the FDLP may be Means Committee and Senate Finance Com­ at hand which would make the scientific and mittee. Mr. Speaker, an institution is only as good technical information held by NTIS avail­ One of the strongest arguments for repeal as its personnel, and it is our view that the able on a no-fee basis to depository libraries is that the estate tax is disproportionately 512 employees of HealthSource ·Saginaw are through the use of electronic imaging tech­ burdensome relative to the revenue it raises. among the best. Their caring attitude con­ nology. We are presently participating in a In no country is the estate tax a significant veyed to patients each and every day help this pilot project whereby NTIS will provide de­ source of revenue. Even egalitarian Sweden hospital to retain its reputation as a sought­ pository libraries access to these image files raises just 0.1 percent of its revenue this after facility. way. And the average for all members of the at no cost. At issue that still needs to be re­ As we continue to expect our health care solved is that NTIS is considering restric­ Organization for Economic Cooperation and tions on the redissemination of these files by Development, the association of Western in­ providers to use the best available technology, depository libraries to prevent any adverse dustrialized countries, is just 0.4 percent. In maintain the highest level of proficiency indi­ effect on NTIS sales. Before the NTIS solu­ the United States, the estate tax raises vidually, and hold costs to reasonable levels, tion can be viewed as a workable approach about 1.1 percent of total revenue, which we believe that facilities like HealthSource for large quantities of fugitive information, puts us at the upper end of the list. Saginaw merit recognition. We urge all of our NTIS' copyright-like restriction on re­ With the estate tax raising such a small colleagues to join us in offering our thanks for, dissemination of the electronic version of percentage of revenue, it would not be dif­ and recognition of, HealthSource Saginaw. the information must be eliminated. ficult to find alternative revenue sources In addition, it is critical that any revision that would raise the same amount. For ex­ of Title 44 make clear that an agency's obli­ ample, taxing capital gains at death would HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW: CARING gation to provide their information to the raise as much revenue as the estate tax far FDLP is not overtaken by other require­ more simply and at a lower rate. (Under cur­ FOR THE COMMUNITY ments, including any mandate to operate on rent law, heirs pay capital gains tax only on a self-sustaining or cost-recovery basis. For the increase from the time of inheritance. HON. DAVE CAMP example, when an agency charges users for Thus the estate itself pays no capital gains OF MICHIGAN access to Government information at its Web tax at all, no matter how much the assets site, there needs to be statutory language may have appreciated.) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that clearly directs the agency to provide Supporters of repeal often point to Canada Thursday, May 22 , 1997 no-fee depository access. and Australia as examples of countries that Revisions to Chapter 19 of Title 44 must have abolished their estate taxes in recent Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, we have both also provide for advance notification of the years. However, the number of countries worked closely with the leadership of this 319- FDLP by agencies when information prod­ with no estate tax is actually much longer. bed facility on a range of issues vital to the ucts are initiated, modified, or terminated A review of Coopers & Lybrand's latest inter- people who depend upon HealthSource for 9492 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 their medical care. Lester Heyboer, the presi­ rectify this immediately and to move the nec­ allow the CDC to fund its reserve fund by dent and CEO of the facility, has done an out­ essary legislation through the legislative proc­ deposits in a Federally insured institution or standing job in leading this facility at a time ess without additonal delay. by an irrevocable letter of credit; and Limit the amount of the required reserve when competition among care givers, includ­ My bill is available as the vehicle or can be fund to 10% of the CDC 's exposure, but spe­ ing among nonprofit facilities, is intense and used as a guideline for the development of cifically require the CDC to replenish the re­ challenging. I am particularly supportive of the other legislation. serve fund within 30 days of the payment of employees who have contributed so much to The legislation I have introduced provides any loss or pay the loss from separate funds; the success of the hospital. I am particularly the requisite extension of user fees for 3 and allow the CDC to withdraw the applica­ proud of the quality of care provided to all pa­ years, although I would hope that we would ble deposit from the reserve fund when the tients and the compassionate and successful seek another way to fund the program. loan is re-paid. It also provides program authorizations for It also would direct SBA to separately de­ treatment of those residing in the psychiatric termine both the default rate and the recov­ unit. HealthSource Saginaw's employees are the same time-frame and makes changes in ery rate on liquidated loans for premier of the highest caliber and deserve to be com­ the authorizing legislation. These changes CDCs and to compare it to the default and mended for their work. allow us to take advantage of the expertise recovery rates on CDC loans by nonpremier which exists in the personnel employed by the companies. This data would be used to evalu­ certified development companies which deliver ate the adequacy of the reserve fund and to NEW LIFE FOR PLANT AND and act as loan servicing agents for the SBA permit reductions, if appropriate. EQUIPMENT LOANS in regard to loan approval and liquidation ac­ 4. MULTIPLE BORROWERS IN ONE PROJECT tions. The existing statute references SBA au­ HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE I believe that we need to expand the serv­ thority to a " small business concern" (sin­ OF NEW YORK ices these companies deliver. This will reduce gular), which SBA interprets as precluding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES several small businesses obtaining financing the program cost and hopefully will allow us to to participate and locate their businesses in Thursday, May 22, 1997 reduce user fees reflecting these cost savings. one facility. Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ I urge favorable consideration of my pro­ The bill would clarify that multiple small posal. troducing legislation to extend the life of the businesses can seek funding to participate in A detailed summary of my proposal, the one project site (similar to the authority for certified development company or 504 loan multiple borrowers under the 7(a) program). program. It is this guarantee program, oper­ Certified Development Company Enhance­ ment and Improvement Act of 1997, is at­ 5. PARTIAL LEASES OF PROJECT PREMISES ated by the Small Business Administration tached. Under current statute, a borrower cannot [SBA], which provides a major source of cap­ buy or construct the property unless the bor­ ital for small businesses which need long-term SUMMARY OF CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT rower will use all of the property (i.e., he financing for plant and equipment purposes. COMPANY ENHANCEMENT & IMPROVEMENT ACT cannot lease the property to another except Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to be able to 1. AUTHORIZATION LEVELS partially for a limited time and only upon a claim authorship of this program. It is a direct The bill would authorize continuation of showing of the need for future expansion). descendent of legislation I introduced and the certified developmen·t company program This is basically a reflection of policy that which was enacted into law in 1980. for three years at the following levels: SBA does not make loans to landlords. It The development company program 1998: $3.0 billion; does, however, prohibit a growing legitimate matches financing from a private lender for 1999: $3.5 billion; business concept-lease of part of the prop­ 2000: $4.5 billion. erty for an unrelated purpose, e.g. , a mini­ one-half of the project, with the owner pro­ For comparison purposes, the 1997 appro­ mart as part of a gasoline service station. viding 10 to 20 percent and private investors priation level is $2.6 billion, although usage The bill would authorize a borrower to providing the balance with a guarantee from is not expected to exceed $2 billion. lease not more than 25% of the property. SBA. 2. FEES 6. PROJECT FINANCING AND COLLATERAL It clearly is an example of encouraging pri­ 1996 legislation increased fees under this 1996 legislation is being interpreted to pre­ vatization. During the initial years of the pro­ program in order to reduce the subsidy rate clude the seller of property from providing gram, the Treasury provided the matching of the program to zero: the 15-20% down payment mandated to be funds. But 1987 legislation changed the .9375% or 15/16 of 1% payable annually by made by the borrower/purchaser. Seller fi­ source of this portion of the funds from the the small business borrower; nancing of the requisite amount, either sole­ U.S. Treasury to private investors, with an .125% or 118 of 1% payable annually by the ly or in combination with the buyer/bor­ rower, would provide the same safety to the SBA guarantee. The program has operated certified development company; and .50% or 1/2 of 1% payable by the first mort­ SBA funding . superbly since then. gage lender on the amount of its loan. The bill would permit seller financing to Since Wall Street Investors have become in­ These fees are sunset September 30, 1997. provide the requisite down payment. volved, the program has provided $8.5 billion The bill would extend these fees for three The bill would also specify that collateral in SBA guarantees to 26,000 small firms. additional years, but would expressly limit be valued at the estimated sale price be­ Private lenders more than doubled the the amount to the amount necessary to con­ tween a willing buyer and seller and that amount of this funding with their share of the tinue the program at a zero subsidy level. If any decision to require the borrower to pro­ vide non-project property as collateral for project cost. the subsidy rate declined in the future, SBA would be required to reduce the fee. the loan may be made only on a case by case The result has been tremendous, both for basis. the small firms and also for the Government. 3. PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM This funding has resulted in the creation of 1994 legislation authorized SBA to estab­ more than 338,000 jobs by these small busi­ lish a premier certified lenders program con­ sisting of up to 15 certified development ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH ness borrowers, along with the preservation of OF JAMES M. FOX additional hundreds of thousands of private companies which would receive delegated au­ thority from SBA to approve debentures on sector jobs. behalf of the Agency. In return, the CDC HON. PETE SESSIONS Possibly of equal importance to those of us would agree to establish a loss reserve and be OF TEXAS in Congress is that the program has been op­ responsible for re-paying SBA for up to 10% IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erating for the past several years at a zero of any loss on such debentures. The program subsidy rate. It pays for itself by user fees; no was sunset September 30, 1997. Thursday, May 22, 1997 appropriated funds are needed to pay antici­ The bill would make this a permanent pro­ Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I come to the pated losses in the event a loan defaults. gram and eliminate the ceiling on the num­ floor today with deep regret, to talk about the But there is cause for alarm. The user fees ber of participants. It would also modify the death of one of America's finest public serv­ paid under this program are sunset September program by: ants. James M. Fox, the former Deputy Direc­ tightening eligibility standards by requir­ 30. If they are not extended, the program will ing that CDC applicants demonstrate their tor of the FBI with the responsibility for the terminate October 1. proficiency in closing and servicing loans New York office, died on the morning of Fri­ This should not be permitted to happen. over at least the last two years; day, May 15. I urge my chairman, JIM TALENT, and his delegating authority to the CDC to liq­ James Fox was a dedicated agent of the Senate counterpart, CHRISTOPHER BOND, to uidate loans which default; FBI, serving a distinguished career of 31 May 22, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9493 years. He served in Bureau offices in New and local level for a globallandmine ban. I ap­ Whereas, an average of 71 people, the over­ Haven, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, preciate the work of the mid-coast chapter of whelming majority of whom are civilians, and in FBI headquarters in Washington, DC. the American Red Cross, and Julie Groom­ are killed or maimed every day by anti­ personnel land mines; and He concluded his successful career heading Thompson, director of the Brunswick office, in Whereas, the estimated 80,000,000 to up the FBI office in New York City. helping the effort to get the resolution through 110,000,000 antipersonnel land mines strewn As a renowned expert in terrorism, espio­ the legislature in Augusta. across at least 64 countries cause havoc in nage, and organized crime, Mr. Fox played An antipersonnel landmine ban is an urgent the economies of developing nations: refu­ major roles in the investigation of the bombing need. Each year, as many as 26,000 people gees can not return home, farmers can not of the World Trade Center and the conviction are killed or maimed by these hidden weapons till the fields, relief shipments can not be de­ of Mafia boss, John Gotti. in the ground, and most are innocent civilians livered, herd animals can not approach water Mr. Fox received a Man of the Year/Distin­ who stumble upon the mines as they are holes, health care systems are overwhelmed guished Public Service award from the Police plowing a field or walking along a road, often by land mine victims and clearance costs are Department's Finest Foundation, St. John's many years after the mine was planted. This extraordinary; and University, John Jay College, the Professional Whereas, the ecological and economic im­ means one victim every 22 minutes. The num­ pact of antipersonnel land mines has yet to Investigators' Association, Detective Endow­ bers are astounding-Cambodia has some 10 be fully calculated as they render arable land ment's Association, National Father's Day million still in the ground; Angola, 15 million; useless and contribute to over-farming of Committee, and the Ellis Island Medal of and Bosnia, 3 to 6 million. While each small, suitable land; and Honor Society. In November 1992, New York plastic landmine costs only a few dollars to Whereas, the United States has been a Governor Mario Cuomo awarded Mr. Fox the produce, each costs thousands of dollars to major producer and exporter of anti­ State's Law Enforcement Executive of the remove. The removal costs are daunting, but personnel land mines for most of the past 25 Year award. Clearly, Mr. Fox contributed sig­ the related economic costs, in lost productivity years; and nificantly to law enforcement throughout this and human lives-are incalculable. Whereas, the cost, to the American tax­ Nation. Recognizing the scourge of landmines, sev­ payers of salaries, equipment, transportation and other needs, of removing antipersonnel Mr. Fox was a consultant on terrorism mat­ eral governments, along with diverse non­ land mines was approximately $17,000,000 ters for CBS news, and was frequently seen governmental organizations in many countries, from 1989 to 1996 and will continue to ad­ on network TV regarding espionage and orga­ have mobilized to institute a global ban on the versely affect the civilian sector of the nized crime, his other areas of expertise dur­ production and use of antipersonnel land­ United States economy; and ing his 31 years at the FBI. In further service mines. In May 1996, President Clinton an­ Whereas, despite international momentum to his community, Mr. Fox served on the nounced his commitment to lead a global ef­ for a global ban on antipersonnel land mines, board of directors for the National Center for fort to ban landmines. Later in the year, the a recent United Nations conference failed to Missing and Exploited Children, the New York governments of 50 countries met in Ottawa to negotiate a ban; and City Police Foundation, and the New York Citi­ draft a plan to outlaw landmines through an Whereas, at the Ottawa International Strategy Conference in Ottawa, Canada in zens Crime Commission. international treaty, which would be ready for October 1996, the governments of 50 nations I want to send my condolences to the Fox signature in December, 1997. This past Janu­ adopted the " Ottawa process" recognizing family, including his widow, Elaine, and his ary, the administration announced it would not the urgent need for a ban on antipersonnel two daughters. Mr. Fox exemplified the very support the Ottawa process, and instead de­ land mines and outlined actions for reaching best in public service, and did so much to en­ cided to pursue a ban through the United Na­ a ban rapidly in the hope of signing a treaty sure the safety and security of the citizens of 'tions Conference on Disarmament. While the to ban antipersonnel land mines in Ottawa in this great Nation. He was dedicated to law en­ U.N. process is an appropriate international December 1997; and forcement, the Bureau, and the American peo­ forum for this issue, the practical result of this Whereas, in Cambodia, approximately one ple. We owe him and his family a debt of grat­ option is to delay indefinitely an international of every 236 people is an amputee from a land mine injury and there are approximately itude, and I urge my colleagues to join me in agreement on a landmine, since recalcitrant 7,000,000 to 9,000,000 uncleared land mines or sending his family our best wishes. countries like China are able to block action. approximately one for each citizen of the The resolution passed by the Maine Legisla­ country; and ture calls on the President to endorse the Ot­ Whereas, Maine is home to refugees from MAINE LEGISLATURE SPEAKS ON tawa process, and I believe this is the right Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, Africa, Central A GLOBAL LANDMINE BAN approach. We cannot afford to wait while doz­ America, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and ens of innocent civilians are killed or injured elsewhere whose lives have been and con­ HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN each day. I commend the Senator PAT LEAHY tinue to be directly affected by loss of life, maiming and economic havoc caused by OF MAINE and Representative LANE EVANS for their lead­ antipersonnel land mines, including those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership in advocating for a landmine ban, build­ that the United States implanted during Thursday, May 22, 1997 ing support in Congress, and seeking funding warfare in Southeast Asia or exported to for humanitarian aid and landmine clearance other countries; now, therefore, be it Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to activities. I support their efforts. Again, I ap- . Resolved: That We, your Memorialists, share with my colleagues a resolution passed plaud the message sent by the legislature in urge the President of the United States to by the Maine State Legislature last month on my State, and hope those in other States can fulfill his commitment to negotiate an inter­ the subject of landmines. I am informed that do the same. national ban on the manufacture, stock­ this is the first time any State legislature in the I ask that a copy of the resolution be printed piling, transfer and use of antipersonnel land country has gone on record calling for the in the RECORD. mines, with a view to completing the nego­ elimination of antipersonnel landmines. The tiations as soon as possible, by active par­ resolution calls on the President to negotiate JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESI­ ticipation in the Ottawa process by which an DENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO NEGOTIATE international treaty banning antipersonnel an international ban on the production, use, A BAN ON ANTIPERSONNEL LAND MINES land mines will be ready for signing in De­ and stockpiling of antipersonnel landmines, We , your Memorialists, the Members of the cember 1997; and be it further and to pursue an international treaty through One Hundred and Eighteenth Legislature of Resolved: That the appropriate bureaus, the Ottawa process by this December. It also the State of Maine now assembled in the departments or agencies of the State of asks State agencies to help, as far as prac­ First Special Session, most respectfully Maine coordinate with and assist, as far as ticable, in the rehabilitation of landmine victims present and petition the President of the practicable, community-based organizations living in Maine. United States, as follows: or groups with rehabilitating victims of land I am pleased that the legislature from my Whereas, antipersonnel land mines are mu­ mines who reside in Maine; and be it further State has sent this message, and I hope that nitions placed by hand under, on or near the Resolved: That a suitable copy of this reso­ it will encourage legislatures in other States to ground or other surface area or delivered by lution be prepared and presented by the Sec­ artillery, rocket, mortar or similar means or retary of State to the Honorable William J. adopt similar measures. The U.S. Campaign dropped from an aircraft and that are de­ Clinton, President of the United States, each to Ban Land Mines, a coalition of over 200 signed, constructed or adapted to be deto­ member of the Maine Congressional Delega­ nongovernmental organizations, is taking this nated or exploded by the presence, proximity tion and United States Secretary of Defense, approach to generate attention at the State or contact of a person; and William S. Cohen. 9494 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1997 IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE ON eryone who served with me was so incredibly forever changes our own lives and those that MEMORIAL DAY young. Too often, we forget that wars are loved them. For families of those who've fall­ fought by the young-men and women in the en, it may be an empty room at home, a faded HON. RODNEY P. FREUNGHUYSEN prime of their lives-18-, 19-, 20-years-old. family portrait, grandchildren never coming to OF NEW JERSEY Our fallen heroes were young men and visit, or a vacation never shared. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women just embarking on life's journey, with dreams of becoming doctors, lawyers, teach­ And so as we remember these blessed Thursday, May 22, 1997 ers, and owners of small businesses. They names on our memorials, admire the presen­ Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, on look risks. They played ball and danced until tation of colors, recite the Pledge of Alle­ Memorial Day, we remember those who died dawn. They were strong and seemingly im­ giance, sing our national anthem, and pray to­ for our country. mune to danger. But when their country called gether, let us listen deeply to the playing of There is something both haunting and mys­ them, they went without question and without Taps and remember those men and women terious about Memorial Day that makes it a delay. who died in service to our country. special day every year. At the first commemo­ And they soon discovered, like many before At the end of World War I, John McCrae ration of Memorial Day, May 30, 1868, Sen­ them and after, that there is nothing glorious wrote a now-famous poem called In Flanders ator James Garfield delivered an oration at Ar­ about war. Nothing is glorious about leaving a Field that manifests the challenge we have be­ lington National Cemetery in which he said: "I husband or wife to answer the call to serve fore us as we remember those who died for am oppressed with a sense of impropriety of one's country. There is no glory in a young our freedom. uttering words on this occasion. If silence is child crying out for their mother or father who ever golden, it must be here, beside the is serving in a faraway land. And it is real pain In Flanders Field the poppies blow graves of 15 thousand men whose lives were and sorrow-not glory-that parents feel when Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; And in the sky, more significant ~han a speech." they say their final farewells to their children at The larks, still bravely singing, fly Our forefathers chose this day wisely know­ military funerals. Scarce heard amid the guns below ing that during this time of year, we say good­ The glory of youth has been cut short by We are the Dead. Short days ago bye to the spring season, as we embrace many wars. Cut short by wars fought in places We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, summer: the warm weather, the green grass we had never heard of and surely against Loved and were loved, and now we lie and leaves of the trees, the freshness of the people we had never met. And sometimes for In Flanders Field air and abundance of flowers, the crack of reasons we did not fully understand. But we Take up our quarrel with the foe: bats, the inevitable fireflies, the conclusion of supported them then and remember them To you from failing hands we throw the school year and the commencement of so now. And we must not become complacent in The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die many young people into new phases of their remembering the great cause for which they We shall not sleep, though poppies grow lives. fought. These true patriots were our country's In Flanders Field. In fact, those high school seniors turning best and brightest and they deserve much tassels best represent the youth of the heroes more than a single holiday in spring. Let us all remember our brave warriors and we remember today. When I reflect on war­ There is glory in remembering their service, hold their torch high. Thank you, God Bless time, the thing I most remember was that ev- but it is their disappearance through death that You, and God Bless America.