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FAIRNESS FOR SMALL BUSINESS ly for purposes of imposing undue legal costs plete examination of the comprehensive ap­ AND EMPLOYEES ACT OF 1998 on the employer they are seeking to organize. proach to human resource policies and proce­ Thus, under current law an employer must dures pursued by many employers today that HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING choose between two unpleasant options; ei­ may influence the bargaining unit determina­ OF PENNSYLVANIA ther hire a union "salt" who is there to disrupt tion . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT IVES the workplace and ·file frivolous charges result­ Title Ill of the FSBEA is formerly H.R. 1598, ing in costly litigation, or deny the "salt" em­ the Justice on Time Act, which I introduced on Tuesday, February 24, 1998 ployment and risk being sued for discrimina­ May 14, 1997. Title Ill ensures that the NLRB Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tion under the NLRA. resolves in a timely manner all unfair labor to introduce a bill which will help small busi­ The committee has held numerous hearings practice complaints alleging that an employee nesses, small labor organizations, and em­ on the most abusive aspects of union "salt­ has been unlawfully discharged to encourage ployees, in their dealings with the large, ag­ ing." Rep. FAWELL introduced H.R. 758, the or discourage membership in a labor organiza­ gressive, and burdensome bureaucracy known Truth in Employment Act, on February 13, tion. The legislation amends Section 10(m) of as the National Labor Relations Board. 1997. He has refined that Act's language, and the NLRA to make clear that the Board must The Fairness for Small Business and Em­ it is now Title I of the FSBEA. dispose of the case not later than 365 days ployees Act of 1998 (FSBEA), is a bill with Title I would amend Section 8(a) of the after the filing of the unfair labor practice four titles-each title a bill previously intro­ NLRA to make clear than an employer is not charge. The legislation provides an exception duced last session-which will level the play­ required to hire any person who is not a "bona for cases involving "extreme complexity." ing field for small entities and greatly assist fide" employee applicant, in that "such person Title Ill recognizes that the lives of employ­ employees waiting for justice from the Board. seeks or has sought employment with the em­ ees and their families, wondering whether and The Act will assist small businesses and labor ployer with the primary purpose of furthering when they will get their jobs back, are hanging organizations in defending themselves against another employment or agency status." It is in the balance during the long delays associ­ government bureaucracy; ensure that employ­ common sense that an employer should not ated with the NLRB's processing of unfair ees entitled to reinstatement get their jobs have to hire someone whose true intention is labor practice charges. It also recognizes that back quickly; protect the right of employers to not to work for the employer. Title I sets up a the discharge of an employee who engages in have a hearing to present their case in certain test that would require a determination of the union activity has a particularly chilling effect representation cases; and, prevent the use of applicant's "primary purpose." If the appli­ on the willingness of fellow employees to sup­ the National Labor Relations Act for the pur­ cant's motivation is at least 50 percent to work port a labor organization or to participate in pose of disrupting or inflicting economic harm for the employer, they are a "bona fide" appli­ the types of concerted activity protected by the on employers. cant under Title I and enjoy full rights and pro­ NLRA. Let me say how appreciative I am of my tections of the NLRA. This legislation will help The median time for the NLRB to issue a friend , Rep. HARRIS FAWELL, of Illinois, chair­ restore the balance of rights that "salting" up­ decision on all unfair labor practice cases in man of the Subcommittee on Employer~ Em­ sets, and that is fundamental to our system of fiscal year 1996 was 591 days and has gen­ ployee Relations. Rep . FAWELL is the author labor-management relations. erally been well more than 500 days since and sponsor of three of the bills incorporated Title II of the FSBEA is formerly H.R. 1595, 1982. This length of time is a disservice to the into this legislation. He has for years done the the Fair Hearing Act, introduced by Rep. Fa­ hard-working men and women who seek relief heavy lifting on labor bills, and brings an un­ well on May 14, 1997. Title II would require from the Board, and Title Ill sends a strong matched expertise and enthusiasm to these the NLRB to conduct hearings to determine message that the NLRA can provide effective issues. Today I introduce the Fairness for when it is appropriate to certify a single loca­ and swift justice. Small Business and Employees Act of 1998 tion bargaining unit in cases where a labor or­ Title IV is formerly H.R. 2449, the Fair Ac­ with great gratitude to Rep. FAWELL, and an­ ganization attempts to organize employees at cess to Indemnity and Reimbursement (FAIR) ticipation that he will bring his wisdom to bear one or more facilities of a multi-facility em­ Act, which Rep. FAWELL introduced on Sep­ as this bill moves through committee and to ployer. tember 10, 1997. Title IV amends the NLRA to the floor of the House. This title is a response to the NLRB's at­ provide that a small employer which prevails Title I of the FSBEA addresses .the prob­ tempt to impose a "one-size-fits-all" rule for in an action against the NLRB will automati­ lems employers face when victimized by "salt­ determining the appropriateness of single lo­ cally be allowed to recoup the attorney's fees ing" activity-which includes disruption to the cation bargaining units. The Board's proposed and expenses it spent defending against the workplace, a decline in productivity and qual­ rule ignores many factors relevant to a bar­ unworthy action. ity, and economic hardship on the company gaining unit's appropriateness, and is a rigid Title IV would apply to an employer (includ­ and employees who are legitimately working test that ignores realities of the workplace, and ing a labor organization) which has not more for the good of the company. undermines the ability of employers to develop than 100 employees and a net worth of not "Salting" involves sending paid or unpaid flexible solutions to the needs and demands of more than $1 .4 million. These limits represent professional union agents and union members their workforces. Congress has attached riders a mere 20 percent of the current 500 em­ into non-union workplaces under the guise of to appropriations bills the past two years to ployee/$7 million net worth eligibility limits for seeking employment. These agents often state prevent the Board from spending any money employers under the Equal Access to Justice openly that their purpose is to advance union to impose such a rule , but Title II is necessary Act (EAJA), a bill passed with strong bipar­ objectives by organizing the employer's work­ to ensure that a specific analysis is conducted tisan support in 1980 to provide small busi­ force. If an employer refuses to hire the union of whether or not a single location unit is ap­ nesses with an effective means to fight agents or members, the union files unfair labor propriate, given the facts and circumstances of against abusive and unwarranted intrusions by practice charges. a particular case. The NLRB wisely decided federal agencies. The EAJA-the vehicle by Alternatively, if the "salts" are hired by the last week to withdraw its proposed rule, but which employers prevailing against the Board employer, they often attempt to persuade Title II will permanently protect the employer's must currently try to recover attorney's fees bona fide employees of the company to sign right to a fair hearing, and give employers as­ and costs- has proven ineffective and is not cards supporting the union-indeed, that is surance that the Board will not resurrect its often utilized against the NLRB. their sole purpose in accepting employment. proposed rule. A government agency the size of the The union agents also often look for other rea­ A hearing process-as the Board has con­ NLRB-well-staffed, with numerous lawyers­ sons to file unfair labor practice charges, sole- ducted for decades- will allow a more com- should more carefully evaluate the merits of a

e This "bullet" symbol iden tifies srarem enrs or insertions w hich are nor spoken by a Member of the Senate on the fl oor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spok en, by a Member of the H ouse on the fl oor. February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1769 case before bringing a complaint against a 1998 CONGRESSIONAL OBSERVANCE ored property owners paid taxes on between small business, which is ill-equipped to defend OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH two and three million pieces of property. itself against an opponent with such superior In 1889, the Missouri Legislature enacted a SPEECH OF expertise and resources. Furthermore, small law mandating separate schools "for the chil­ employers have been victimized by relatively HON. WIWAM (Biil) CLAY dren of African descent." A year later, the Mis­ souri Supreme Court upheld the statute and in frivolous lawsuits by the Board, but have been OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its unanimous decision declared that .. 'colored unable to fight the case to its conclusion carries with it natural race peculiarities" justi­ based on the merits due to lack of resources, Wednesday, February 11, 1998 fying the separation of blacks and whites. Six and have had to settle the case. Title IV would Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, as we meet today years later, the U.S. Supreme Court in Plessy at least provide some protection for a small in commemoration of Black History month, I v. Ferguson declared segregated education employer or union which feels strongly that its would like to comment on the historic battle for the law of the land and ruled that "separate case merits full consideration. If the Board educational opportunity that continues to this but equal facilities were legal." As "separate" brings a losing case against a "little guy," it day in the state of Missouri. The State of Mis­ became the edict, "unequal" became the should pay the attorney's fees and expenses souri is proposing to end the 17-year-old standard for black tax-supported education the company or labor organization had to school desegregation program that is finally, throughout the nation and the state of Mis­ after more than a century of struggle, begin­ spend to defend itself. souri. ning to offer equal educational opportunity to For nearly 80 years after the historic Plessy As a package, these four titles will greatly black children in the city of St. Louis. v. Ferguson decision, the public schools in level the playing field for small companies and It is almost impossible to comprehend the Missouri were legally segregated institutions of unions as they deal with the NLRB; will make current controversy surrounding efforts to end opportunity for white students and ill-equipped, sure that employees can depend on the Board St. Louis' successful voluntary school deseg­ underfunded dungeons of disgrace for black for quick justice; will protect a multi-location regation program without understanding the children who were provided an absolutely infe­ employers' current ability to have a hearing to sad, sordid history of state imposed segrega­ rior education. In 1972, a class action suit was look at all relevant factors in determining the tion in Missouri's public schools. In 1847 the filed alleging segregation in the City's public Missouri Legislature outlawed teaching read­ school system. But, in 1979, the federal dis­ appropriateness of a single location bargaining ing and writing to colored children. In fact, for trict court ruled that the St. Louis Board of unit; and will help prevent the NLRA from the next 18 years it was a state felony for any Education had not violated the Constitution's being used to inflict economic damage on em­ person to teach blacks to read or write. The "equal protection" provisions. ployers. crime was considered so heinous that those Finally, in 1980, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of who committed it were subject to six months Appeals recognized the plight of black children in jail and a fine of $500. Fortunately, there and overruled the 1979 decision. The lower were people of courage who stood up to this federal court then issued an order allowing TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL MCDONALD, preposterous law. busing of children for the purpose of deseg­ GENERAL MANAGER OF THE Catholics, Quakers and Unitarians, the First regating St. Louis' public schools. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER Baptist Church, St. Paul A.M.E. and Central Since 1980, more than $100 million has AGENCY Baptist and other colored churches conducted been expended to improve the all-black clandestine schools in underground locations. schools in St. Louis and to assist the St. Louis Catholic nuns at the Old Cathedral openly de­ County suburban schools which serve inner HON. VIC FAZIO fied the law and taught Negro children. Six city children. Those who now condemn seven­ OF CALIFORNIA Sisters of Mercy defied the state government teen years as too long and assert that the ex­ and opened a school for blacks in 1856. penditure of public funds has been too ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Berry Meachum, a former slave, pur­ travagant, need to familiarize themselves with Tuesday, February 24, 1998 chased his freedom and then saved enough the long and costly history of mis-education of money to buy a cooperage and boat supply blacks and the role played by the State of Mis­ Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise company. He used his earnings to buy the souri in this long, sad story. today to pay tribute to Michael McDonald, freedom of many slaves and let them work for I suggest that critics of the St. Louis school General Manager of the Northern California him until he was repaid . Meachum also be­ desegregation program compare what the Power Agency, who has served the citizens of came pastor of the First African Baptist State of Missouri spent in dollars and cents to Church. During the time that it was illegal to deny black children an equal education with California since 1985. Mr. McDonald, at the teach blacks to read and write, he operated the amount that is now being expended to helm of NCPA, has provided public power covert classrooms on boats moored to a sand­ equalize educational opportunity. It is hardly customers with some of the highest quality bar on the Mississippi River. When the time to decry the cost of school desegre­ electrical service in the nation. I wish him luck Meachum's boat schools were discovered, he gation as excessive and wasteful. in his new career. built a steamboat, equipped with a library, and Under the court-approved plan each year, Mr. McDonald has served many cities in transported black children and illiterate adults 13,000 black children from St. Louis attend California. He was City Manager for the City of to the middle of the Mississippi River where public schools in the suburban districts of St. Louis County in the largest voluntary metro­ Healdsburg for eight years. He also spent over federal law prevailed. There blacks were taught to read, write and add numbers. His politan desegregation program in the nation. a decade at NCPA, a full service Joint Powers floating school continued until his death. White children from the County attend magnet Agency comprised of 19 public entities, includ­ Despite, the heroic and valiant efforts of a schools in St. Louis and substantial funds are ing the cities of Alameda, Santa Clara, Lodi, few, the state government was determined to devoted to early grade reading programs and Palo Alto, among others. Mr. McDonald has keep the black citizens of Missouri illiterate other educational improvement efforts in St. also worked tirelessly as the Chairman of the and uneducated. In 1865 the Missouri Con­ Louis. These thirteen thousand black students Transmission Agency of Northern California, a stitution stated: "Separate schools may be es­ voluntarily board buses in the inner-city each Joint Powers Agency which owns and oper­ tablished for children of African descent. All school day and go to the suburban school dis­ ates high voltage transmission between Cali­ funds provided for the support of public tricts where they learn in an integrated atmos­ fornia and Oregon; a member of the Western schools shall be appropriated in proportion to phere alongside middle class white students. Systems Coordinating Council Board of Trust­ the number of children without regard to These poor black children fit into the latest na­ ees; and a member of the California Municipal color." The following year the City of St. Louis tional study showing that poor children attend­ opened its first school for blacks. This was 28 ing predominantly middle class schools do Utilities Association Board of Governors. years after the City had opened its first school much better than their counterparts who go to I would like today to honor Mr. McDonald for whites. In that era more than 120,000 school with mostly poor children. And, the and his contribution to the citizens of Cali­ blacks lived in Missouri and according to the record reveals that the 13,000 inner-city stu­ fornia and wish him the best in his future. 1865 report of Superintendent Ira Divoli, col- dents attending integrated and magnet 1770 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 schools in middle class neighborhoods are be proud knowing the dance will have raised our country has done more than any other to graduating from high school at twice the rate thousands of dollars for the Teddi Project. shape. In every part of the world, we have of students attending all black schools in the These students are truly an inspiration to our encouraged the growth of institutions that inner city. entire community about our power to make bring nations closer together around basic principles of democracy, free markets, re­ These 13,000 St. Louis school children may miracles happen. spect for the law and a commitment to be, at long last, ending one of the ugliest peace. chapters in the history of the State of Missouri. America's place and I believe, correctly-is Yet, unbelievably, some state leaders are SECRETARY OF STATE ALBRIGHT at the center of this emerging international rushing to dismantle their classrooms. PRESENTS A CONVINCING CASE system. And our challenge is to see that the Mr. Speaker, Black History Month was es­ FOR NATO EXPANSION connections around the center, between re­ tablished to inspire all people to learn a little gions and among the most prominent na­ more about the history of Black Americans. It tions, are strong and dynamic, resilient and HON. TOM LANTOS sure. But it is equally our goal to ensure is a history that Blacks were once denied the OF CALIFORNIA that the community we are building is open opportunity to learn by the power of the state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to all those nations, large and small, distant Those who do not comprehend this are con­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 and near, that are willing to play by its spiring to gamble away our future. rules. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, during the dis­ There was a time not long ago when we did trict work period that is just ending, the For­ not see this as clearly as we do today. Until DANCE MARATHON MAKES SPE­ eign Ministers of Poland, Hungary, and the World War II, we didn' t really think that CIAL CHILDREN'S WISHES COME Czech Republic were here in Washington to most of the world was truly part of our TRUE present jointly the case for the accession of world. This attitude even applied to the half these three countries to the North Altantic of Europe that lay east of Germany and Aus­ tria. Central Europe and Eastern Europe was HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER Treaty-Boleslaw Geremek of Poland, Laszlo once a quaint, exotic mystery to most Amer­ OF NEW YORK Kovacs of Hungary, and Jaroslaw Sedivy of icans. We wondered at King Zog of Albania; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Czech Republic. While the chief diplomats we puzzled about Admiral Horthy, ruler of of these three countries were here in Wash­ landlocked Hungary; we laughed with the Tuesday, February 24, 1.998 ington, they met with our colleagues in the Marx Brothers as they sang "Hail, Hail Fre­ Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Senate and with some of our colleagues here donia." to recognize the students of St. Fisher College in the House. Also during the past week, the Jan Masaryk, the son of Czechoslovakia's in Rochester, New York, who are holding their President formally submitted to the Senate for first president, used to tell a story about a U.S. Senator who asked him, "How's your fa­ annual Dance for Love on February 27 and ratification the documents for the admission of ther; does he still play the violin? ' To which 28. these three countries to NATO. Jan replied, "Sir, I fear you are making a This is no ordinary college dance but a 24- I welcome, Mr. Speaker, the President's de­ small mistake. You are perhaps thinking of hour dance marathon to benefit special chil­ cision which was affirmed by the heads of Paderewski and not Masaryk. Paderewski dren. Over the past fifteen years, the Dance government of the other fifteen NA TO member plays piano, not the violin, and was presi­ for Love has raised hundreds of thousands of countries at Madrid in July of last year to invite dent not of Czechoslovakia, but of Poland. Of dollars to benefit the Teddi Project at Camp the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland to our presidents, Benes was the only one who Good Days and Special Times. These gen­ become full members of NATO. The admis­ played. But he played neither the violin nor the piano, but football. In all other respects, erous, caring students give of their time and sion of these three Central European states to your information is correct." energy each year to make dreams come true NA TO is the next critical step in healing the di­ It took the horror of World War II and the for children. vision of Europe that came about at the end Holocaust to get across the message that Established by local leader Gary Mervis in of World War II. As we face the uncertainties this region mattered; that it was the battle­ 1980, Camp Good Days and Special Times of the post-Cold War world, it is critical that ground and burial ground for Europe's big provides a special haven for children who are the new democratic states of Central and powers; that the people of Paris and London coping with cancer, HIV, physical challenges, Eastern Europe have the opportunity to join could neither be safe nor free as long as the or violence in their lives. Too many of these the North Atlantic community of nations-ac­ people of Warsaw and Riga and Sofia were robbed of their independence, sent away in children spend most of their time in hospitals tion which will give them the sense of security box cars, and gunned down in forests. and doctor's offices, or battling their way that will permit them to consolidate the gains President Bush certainly understood this through the challenges of everyday activities. of democracy and economic market reform . when, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, he in­ Camp Good Days is a loving environment Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago, Secretary of spired us to seek a Europe whole and free. where they can learn that they are not alone State Madeleine K. Albright spoke at a con- And President Clinton understood it when, and enjoy activities like boating, seaplane . ference of the New Atlantic Initiative here in in 1993, he set in motion a process that would rides, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, and Washington, and joining her on this occasion bring that ideal to life. much, much more. Camp Good Days and were the three visiting foreign ministers from Part of our challenge was to adapt NATO to master the demands of the world not as it Special Times gives hope and laughter to chil­ Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. In has been, but as it is and will be. This meant dren who have been robbed of much of their that address, Secretary Albright made the adopting a new strategic concept, stream­ childhood. case for the expansion of NA TO clearly and lining NATO's commands, accepting new The Teddi Project is one of a number of convincingly. I ask that excerpts of her out­ missions and asking our European allies to programs operated by Camp Good Days. standing remarks be placed in the RECORD, accept new responsibilities. It also meant Named for Gary Mervis's daughter, Teddi , and I urge my colleagues to give and give welcoming Europe's new democracies as who suffered from a brain tumor and inspired thoughtful consideration to her comments. partners, and some eventually as members, her father to start the camp, the Teddi Project in a way that preserves NATO's integrity REMARKS OF SECRETARY OF STATE MADELEINE and strength. For NATO, like any organiza­ makes wishes come true for children with life­ K. ALBRIGHT BEFORE THE NEW ATLANTIC tion, is defined not just by its mission, but threatening illnesses. Wishes range from a INITIATIVE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, by its makeup. The preeminent security in­ new bicycle or party dress to a trip to Disney D.C., FEBRUARY 9, 1998 stitution in an undivided Europe cannot World or meeting a celebrity. The Teddi Thank you very much. * * * Let me wel­ maintain the Iron Curtain as its permanent Project gives sick children and their parents come my colleague Foreign Ministers eastern frontier. an opportunity to bring the family together and Geremek, Kovacs, Mikhailova and Sedivy to And so last July, after three years of care­ remember good times. Since 1982, over 1000 Washington. And let me thank John ful study, President Clinton and his fellow children and families have benefited from the O'Sullivan, Jeffrey Gedmin and everyone at NATO leaders invited three new democ­ racies- Poland, Hungary and the Czech Re­ Teddi Project. the New Atlantic Initiative for all you have done to strengthen America's partnership public-to join our alliance, while holding The Teddi Project could not happen without with its friends and allies in Europe, old new the door open to others. This month, Canada the loving support of people like the St. John new. * * * and Denmark became the first NATO mem­ Fisher students dancing this weekend. Though These old and new organizations in Europe bers to ratify the admission of our future they will finish the weekend weary, they can are part of a truly hopeful global trend that central European allies. On Wednesday, February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1771 President Clinton will send the instruments tionship with NATO; it has improved its ties door, and diminishing the incentive Central of ratification to the United States Senate. with the Baltic states, even as those nations European countries now have to cooperate The strategic rationale for this policy is have made clear their desire to join NATO. with the Alliance. straightforward. First, a larger NATO will Russia has a better relationship with Central Some critics have said NATO enlargement make us safer by expanding the area of Eu- Europe now than at any time in history; and would draw a destabilizing dividing line in rope where wars do not happen. By making it the differences we still have with Russia Europe. A larger NATO with an open door clear that we will fight, if necessary, to de­ would certainly not disappear if we suddenly fend our new allies, we make it less likely changed our minds about enlargement. will not. One round of enlargement with a that we will ever be called upon to do so. It We need to keep Russia's objections in per­ mandated pause would. President Clinton is true that no part of Europe faces an imme­ spective. They are the product of old and I will keep on addressing these concerns, diate threat of armed attack. But this does misperceptions about NATO and old ways of and others, in the days ahead. The debate not mean we face no dangers in Europe. thinking about its former satellites. Instead has been joined, and it will continue. There is the obvious risk of ethnic conflict. of changing our policies to accommodate But already an extraordinary coalition has There is the growing threat posed by rogue Russia's outdated fears, we need to con­ come together to say NATO enlargement is states with dangerous weapons. There are centrate on encouraging Russia's more mod­ right and smart for America. It includes still questions about the future of Russia. ern aspirations. American veterans, who do not want their And while we cannot know what other dan­ Others have argued that we should let the country to have to fight another war in Eu­ gers might arise in ten or 20 or 50 years from European Union do the job of reuniting Eu­ rope; American business, which understands now, we know enough from history and rope, or at least tell Central European coun­ the link between security and prosperity; human experience to believe that a grave tries that they cannot join NATO until they American labor, which aided freedom's vic­ threat, if allowed to arise, would arise. join the EU. I want the EU to expand as rap­ tory in Europe and wants it to endure. It in­ Whatever the future may hold, it will not be idly as possible. But the EU is not in the cludes every living former Secretary of in our interest to have a group of vulnerable, business of providing security; NATO is. And State, a half a dozen former National Secu­ excluded nations sitting in the heart of Eu­ we saw in Bosnia what a difference that rity Advisors and five Chairmen of the Joint rope. It will be in our interest to have a vig­ makes. Chiefs. orous and larger alliance with those Euro­ As for tying membership in one institution pean democracies that share our values and The debate about a larger NATO might to membership in another, it is not in Amer­ easily have provided an opportunity for our determination to defend them. ica's interest to subordinate critical security A second reason why enlargement passes decisions of NATO to another institution. We skeptics to praise isolationism. Instead, it the test of national interest is that it will are a leader in NATO; we're not even mem­ has given the American people and the Con­ make NATO stronger and more cohesive. Our bers of the EU. The qualifications for joining gress an opportunity to bury it. And I have Central European friends are passionately the EU are vastly different from the quali­ confidence that is what will happen. committed to NATO. Experience has taught fications for becoming a member of NATO. If the Senate says yes to a larger NATO­ them to believe in a strong American role in Forcing the two processes to move in lock­ and I believe it will-that will be a vote for Europe. They will add strategic depth to step makes no sense, neither for the EU nor continued American engagement in Europe. NATO, not to mention 200,000 troops. Their for NATO. It will be a signal that America will defend forces have risked their lives alongside ours Others ask why we need to enlarge NATO its values, protect its interests, stand by its from the Gulf War to Bosnia. Without the when we already have NATO's Partnership allies and keep its word. bases Hungary has already provided to for Peace. When the Partnership for Peace We'll need that same spirit to prevail when NATO, our troops could not have deployed to was established in 1994, I went to Central Eu­ the Congress faces its other foreign policy Bosnia as safely as they did. Here are three rope with General Shalikashvili and with my tests this year. For example, the President qualified European democracies that want us good friend, Charles Gati, who is with us and I are asking the Congress to pay what to let them be good allies. We can and should here today, to explain its purpose. I can tell say yes. our country owes to the International Mone­ you the Partnership was never intended to tary Fund and to the United Nations. At A third reason to support a larger NA TO is be an alternative to a larger NATO. On the that the very promise of it has given the na­ contrary, it has always provided both the op­ issue is a very simple question. Will we stand tions of Central and Eastern Europe an in­ portunity to cooperate with NATO, and a alone in the face of crises from Gulf to centive to solve their own problems. Aspir­ program for preparing to join. That is why so Rwanda to Indonesia, asking American sol­ ing allies have strengthened democratic in­ many nations have participated in it so en­ diers to take all the risks and American tax­ stitutions; made sure soldiers serve civilians, thusiastically, whether they aspire to mem­ payers to pay all the bills? Or will we sup­ not the other way around; and resolved vir­ bership or not. If we want the Partnership to port organizations that allow us to share the tually every old ethnic and border dispute in thrive, the last thing we should do is to tell burdens of leadership with others? This is the region. some of its members that they can never be not least an issue in our relationship with I have been a student of Central European allies, no matter how much progress they Europe. When we challenge our allies to history, and I have lived some of it myself. make. meet their responsibilities to us, it hurts our When I see Romanians and Hungarians build­ NATO is a military alliance, not a social case when we are seen as not meeting ing a real friendship after centuries of en­ club; but neither is it an in-bred aristocracy. ours .... mity; when I see Poles, Ukrainians and Lith­ That is one reason why today every NATO It is my great hope that Poland, Hungary uanians forming joint military units after ally agrees that NATO doors must remain and the Czech Republic will be part of a years of suspicion; when I see Czechs and open after the first three new allies join. Let transatlantic partnership that is not only Germans overcoming decades of mistrust; us be clear-we have made no decisions broader, but deeper as well; a partnership when I see Central Europeans confident about who the next members of NATO should that is a force for peace from the Middle enough to improve their political and eco­ be or when they might join. But let us also East to Central Africa; a partnership that nomic ties with Russia, I know something have some humility before the future. has overcome barriers to trade across the At­ amazing is happening. NATO is doing for Eu­ How many people-even in this room of ex­ lantic; a partnership strong enough to pro­ rope's east precisely what it did for Europe's perts-predicted in 1949 that Germany would tect the environment and defeat inter­ west after World War II. so soon be a member of the Alliance? Who national crime; a partnership that is united I know that there are serious critics who could have known in 1988 that in just ten in its effort to stop the spread of weapons of have had legitimate concerns about our pol­ years, members of the old Warsaw Pact mass destruction, the overriding security in­ icy. We have grappled with many of the same would be in a position to join NATO? Who terest of our time. concerns. Some revolve around the cost of a can tell today what Europe will look like in larger NATO, which will be real. But NATO even a few years? We should not erect artifi­ However old or new the challenges we face, has now approved estimates which make cial roadblocks today that will prevent there is still one relationship that more than clear that the costs will be manageable, that qualified nations from contributing to NATO any other will determine whether we meet they will be met, and that they will be tomorrow. them successfully, and that is our relation­ shared fairly. This Administration opposes any effort in ship with Europe. The transatlantic partner­ I certainly understand the concern some the Senate to mandate a pause in the process ship is our strategic base-the drivewheel of have expressed about Russian opposition to a of NATO enlargement. This would be totally progress on every world-scale issue when we larger NATO. But as Secretary of State, I unnecessary, since the Senate would, in any agree, and the brake when we do not. can tell you that Russia's disagreement on case, need to give its advice and consent to In cultivating that partnership and extend­ this issue has not in any way hurt our abil­ any new round of enlargement. It would also ing it to those free nations that were too ity to work together on other issues. On the harm American interests by surrendering long denied its benefits, I pledge my contin­ contrary; we have made progress on arms our leverage and flexibility, fracturing the ued best efforts, and respectfully solicit all control; Russia now has a permanent rela- consensus NATO has reached on its open of yours. 1772 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 CONGRATULATIONS TO FIGHTING HUNGER 365 DAYS A truly making a difference by Fighting Hun­ ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL YEAR ger 365 Days A Year. Congratulations to all of the recipients. HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH HON. BRAD SHERMAN Thank you. OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIBUTE TO A.J. NASTASI: Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Tuesday, February 24, 1998 PENNSYLVANIA'S ALL-TIME Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL today to congratulate Fresno Unified School share with our colleagues remarks made by SCORING LEADER District's Roosevelt High School for winning Wayne S. Bell, who serves as Trustee and the California School Board Foundation's Secretary of the Ralphs/Food 4 Less Founda­ HON. BUD SHUSTER Golden Bell Award. Fresno Unified's Roo­ tion. Around the holidays, individuals are much OF PENNSYLVANIA sevelt High School was recognized for this more likely to donate food to the needy, but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prestigious award for its Family and Commu­ then contributions typically decrease over the Tuesday, February 24, 1998 nity Program. Additionally, Roosevelt High has remaining months. This organization works to Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to been successful in creating other programs call attention to the problem of hunger that ex­ and activities to draw parents and community pay tribute to a young man who has made an ists throughout the year. They recently award­ athletic accomplishment that many people members into the school. ed $100,000 in grants to thirteen recipient or­ The Golden Bell Awards program promotes thought would probably not be broken. A.J. ganizations that are leading the fight against Nastasi, a student at Northern Bedford High excellence in education by recognizing out­ hunger in Los Angeles. Wayne's remarks re­ standing programs in school districts and School located in Loysburg, Pennsylvania, flect the seriousness of this cause and the broke the Pennsylvania Boys High School county offices of education throughout Cali­ need for all communities to join together to do fornia. The Golden Bell Awards reflect the im­ Basketball Scoring record on Saturday, Feb­ more in addressing the issue of hunger. ruary 7, 1998, with 3,627 points. I was fortu­ portance of the education necessary to ad­ Wayne's remarks follow: nate enough to be in attendance for this his­ dress the changing needs of students. This 1 Thank you Joe [Haggerty], and good toric game, watching A.J. and his teammates awards program contributes to the develop­ morning everyone. ment and evaluation of curriculum, instruction The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation is take on my hometown's team from Everett, and support services. It seeks out and recog­ proud to join with United Way of Greater Pennsylvania. A.J. has demonstrated great nizes innovative or exemplary programs which Los Angeles in the fight against hunger. poise and maturity throughout this exciting have been developed and successfully imple­ Tragically, as the statistics show, over 1 mil­ basketball season, a trait no doubt attributed mented by California teachers and administra­ lion people are affected by hunger in Los An­ to his family. It should be noted that the pre­ tors. The program also focuses on recognizing geles County on a daily basis. Our partner­ vious record holder is a former colleague of and supporting educators who invest extra en­ ship with United Way in this effort came mine here in the House of Representatives, about as a result of our independent commit­ former Representative Tom McMillen of Mary­ ergy and time to make a demonstrated dif­ ments to address the problem of hunger. ference for students. United Way has long been a leader in as­ land. Tom set the state record in 1970 at Roosevelt High, built in 1928 for a student sessing need and delivering funding to pro­ Mansfield High School, scoring 3,608 points, body of 1,700, now houses 3,669 young peo­ grams that positively and favorably impact and went on to a successful college and pro­ ple of diverse backgrounds. Approximately the lives of people throughout the Los Ange­ fessional basketball career before coming to 60% of the student body is Hispanic, 20% les community. Joe has told you about Congress. It was a privilege to be invited to Asian, 10% African American, and 10% are United Way's Impact Goals, which are in es­ honor A.J . and celebrate this momentous oc­ white. The remainder of the students are Na­ sence a blueprint to tackling some of the casion with the many fans, friends and family tive American and come from other countries more serious concerns of those who live in poverty. members in attendance. Next Fall, A.J. will be including India. In 1983, Roosevelt School of The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation estab­ attending West Virginia University as a schol­ the Arts was created for the purpose of deseg­ lished its Foundation Hunger Program with ar-athlete. A.J. has become part of an es­ regation. Roosevelt School of the Arts pro­ a modest goal of allocating nearly $300,000 teemed group of athletes through his accom­ vides quality visual and performing arts oppor­ per year to help organizations that serve the plishment. I wish A.J. the best in his future en, tunities for nearly six hundred students from needs of those faced with hunger due to pov­ deavors, and hope that he continues his suc­ all over Fresno. The faculty and administrative erty, homelessness, emergency cir­ cess on and off the court. staff consist of educators who are also tal­ cumstances, and/or illness. In the course of ented artists. examining the persistent problem of hunger, The faculty, staff, students, and parents of which, as we all know too well, sadly perpet­ TRIBUTE TO PATSY WATKINS uates the cycle of poverty, we became famil­ Roosevelt High School have received many iar with United Way's commitment to insti­ awards and grants. Roosevelt was awarded tute measurable Impact Goals to increase HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER the California High Schools Network grant in awareness of the problem and to improve ac­ OF OHIO 1993 and the SB 151 O Technology grant in cess to available food programs for those in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1994. The School was presented with the Na­ need. It became clear that we could be much tional Science Teacher of the Year Award in more effective in our independent efforts if Tuesday, February 24, 1998 1996, the California School Boards Associa­ we combined forces. Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I want to rec­ tion Golden Bell Awards for parent and com­ The ,ioint program of The Ralphs/Food 4 ognize Mrs. Patsy Watkins, who is retiring as Less Foundation and United Way of Greater Director of the Shelby County Board of Elec­ munity involvement in 1995 and 1997, and the Los Angeles is aptly called " Fighting Hunger State Board of Education Distinguished 365 Days A Year" to bring attention to the tions. Schools Award in 1996. Two student volun­ constant, year round problem of hunger and Patsy Watkins has served the citizens of teers and one adult volunteer for the school the additional burden on service providers Shelby County on the Board of Elections for have received Fresno County Volunteer Bu­ when donations drop-off after the December the past 17 years. In addition to her duties at reau Volunteer of the Year awards for 1995, holidays. While giving is good at any time, the Board of Elections, Patsy has served on 1996, and 1997. too often it falls off dramatically or ceases Congressman Mike Oxley's service academy Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I altogether following the holidays. We hope review board and as chairperson of the Shelby congratulate Fresno Unified School District's to set an example for other corporations, County Republican Central Committee. On top Roosevelt High School for winning the Cali­ businesses, individuals and foundations, and invite them to join with us and United Way of all this, she finds the time to be a loving, fornia School Board Foundation's Golden Bell to assist organizations that are on the front devoted wife, mother and friend. Award. The students and faculty of this school lines in the fight against hunger. Patsy is a quiet leader and confidante to exemplify a care for the community and a Please join me in applauding the 13 grant many. While representing Shelby County, I dedication to hard work. I ask my colleagues recipients who are here today. They are have appreciated her words of wisdom and to join me in wishing Roosevelt High School her friendship. She has never been shy about many more years of success. 1 President, United Way of Greater Los Angeles telling it like it is. February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1773 Abraham Lincoln said, "A good leader tant U.S. trade program that grew rapidly over program experienced extraordinary growth. He avoids issuing orders, preferring to request, the last 30 years with very modest resources. managed this high level of growth effectively imply or make suggestions." Like Abe Lincoln, The Foreign-Trade Zone program is an eco­ with extremely modest personnel and budget Patsy Watkins attained success, admiration nomic development tool for communities pro­ resources. No other Federal agency has cre­ and a positive image by practicing these prin­ viding financial assistance to many troubled ated such a positive impact on our nation's ciples. Patsy proved to be an effective leader; U.S. industries, as well as to foreign-based balance of trade with such limited resources. choosing a subtle, softer path rather than a firms interested in establishing U.S. production John DaPonte's involvement in the Federal heavy-handed approach. For this reason, operations, by helping them be competitive in Government is a classic example of the fed­ among others, Patsy has become the back­ the global marketplace. Foreign-trade zones eral government at its best. Today, we re­ bone of the Republican Party in Shelby Coun­ place U.S. production facilities on an equal member the positive contributions of John ty. footing with foreign operations. This benefit re­ DaPonte in Washington, DC to U.S. trade. It is no coincidence Shelby County voters quires investment and jobs in the U.S. as op­ This Congress thanks him for his efforts and are energized. Through Patsy's leadership and posed to another country. Industry groups be­ wishes him well in his future endeavors. hard work, Shelby County has enjoyed Repub­ come involved in the Foreign-Trade Zone Pro­ lican success in recent years. She has worked gram in order to solve trade problems. Major to promote conservative values and elect industries involved In the program include TRIBUTE TO GARY SUDDUTH those who share her vision for better govern­ shipbuilding, motor vehicles, oil refining, phar­ ment. Congressman Mike Oxley, who rep­ maceuticals, information technology, etc. HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO resented the citizens of Shelby County prior to The growth of the Foreign-Trade Zone Pro­ OF MINNESOTA 1992 said, "Patsy epitomizes the Republican gram required a very significant amount of ef­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Party in Shelby County." fort by the staff of the Foreign-Trade Zones Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and admi­ Board. The Foreign-Trade Zones Act or laws ration that I .rise to recognize Patsy Watkins pertaining thereto were amended in the 1968 Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you for her service to the citizens of Shelby Coun­ to 1997 period on thirteen (13) occasions. Mr. today to acknowledge a great man from Min­ ty. For those of us who know her for service DaPonte implemented many new procedures neapolis who was an outstanding leader in to her community, we are grateful. For those at the Foreign-Trade Zones Board including Minnesota's African AJnerican community. In of us who are fortunate to call Patsy friend, Minor Boundary Modifications and Grant Re­ honor of Black History Month, I would like to may God bless her with a long and fruitful re­ strictions to assist in managing the very rapid take this opportunity to once again pay tribute tirement. growth of the program in a balanced manner to Gary Sudduth, who died suddenly on July and without major funding or personnel. In 28, 1997, at the young age of 44. 1968, 2 Applications for new projects were As we celebrate the final week of Black His­ THE RETIREMENT OF JOHN filed; in 1997, 85 Applications were filed. tory Month, I thought it appropriate to resubmit DAPONTE Board Orders approving new zone projects my commemoration of the life of Gary grew during the period from 3 Board Orders Sudduth, who made a profound impact on the HON. PHILIP M. CRANE issued in 1968 to 78 Board Orders issued in African American community as well as every­ OF ILLINOIS 1997. one who knew him. He is sadly missed. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In order to effectively manage the devel­ following is my July, 1997 tribute to Gary. Minnesota lost a passionate voice for so­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 oping program, a wide range of Customs man­ agement changes were necessary. The Board cial and economic justice when Gary Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, on December 31, Sudduth, the Minneapolis Urban League supported these changes when it issued John DaPonte retired from U.S. Government President, died suddenly on July 28, 1997, at Board Order 103 on November 27, 1974, en­ service and returned to his home state of age 44. His untimely death strikes a blow to couraging Customs to manage zone projects Rhode Island after having served at the FTZ the community and efforts to make our cit­ in a new and innovative manner. In 1981, the ies better places to live, work and learn. Board since 1968. The retirement of a federal U.S. Customs Service published its first For­ For years, Gary's reputation as an effec­ official happens most every day. However, I eign-Trade Zone Manual, which has been sub­ tive force for social change was well-known, believe it is important that John DaPonte's ca­ sequently updated. In 1986, the U.S. Customs not only in Minnesota, but across the nation. reer in government be remembered because In the process, he touched and improved the Service Regulations were totally rewritten to of the impact that he and the Foreign-Trade lives of millions. reflect the many necessary changes to the Zones Board have made on U.S. trade policy, Gary was born and raised on the North side zone program. Special new procedures intro­ U.S. companies in the global marketplace, and of Minneapolis with his eight brothers and duced to expedite activity included valuation of sisters. He continued to live there until his the economic development of a wide range of manufactured products, recognition of industry death. In 1977, he joined the Minneapolis communities in the United States. There are inventory methods, Customs audit manage­ Urban League, and I first knew him as the few federal government officials who have ment, direct delivery, daily CF 214s, and young, active director of its juvenile advo­ made such a direct positive impact on the weekly entries. cate program. Later, he became director of subject they manage. In order to undertake its activities, the For­ the Street Academy and then vice president The agency for which he worked, the For­ of community outreach and advocacy pro­ eign-Trade Zones Board actively interfaces grams. In 1992, Gary was named president eign-Trade Zones Board, is one of the small­ with a wide range of U.S. government agen­ and chief executive officer. est federal agencies in Washington, DC with cies. Most importantly, was the Board's con­ Throughout his tenure, Gary united people only nine employees. It is so small that it does tinuing involvement with state and local gov­ from all walks of life to focus on a common not have a line item in the federal budget. In ernmental organizations that carried out most goal- improving the social and economic 1968, zone projects existed in only 6 states zone activity. At a time when Washington is conditions for people in urban areas. He and Puerto Rico and were very modest in trying hard to empower states and localities, it knew how to negotiate with his adversaries size; today, Foreign-Trade Zones Board activ­ and to prod his friends-all in the name of would do well to look at the positive program implementing policies that would revitalize ity is in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. During developed under John DaPonte's leadership. cities and benefit their inhabitants. At the his tenure at the Board, the Agency's zone The Foreign-Trade Zone Program, from the same time, he sought long-lasting solutions projects increased from 9 in 1968 to 586 in beginning, has been one that actively engaged for problems, not quick fixes. Above all, he 1997, a yearly growth rate of 221%; domestic states, counties, cities, and port authorities on listened and he led, sustained by the belief merchandise receipts grew from $18 million in a wide range of bases to encourage local eco­ that every problem had a solution. 1968 to $125.6 billion in 1996, an average nomic development activities. Literally hun­ Gary demanded fairness. excellence and ac­ countability from the government, from our yearly rate of 24,933%; and employment in­ dreds and thousands of meetings and reports creased from 1,200 jobs in 1968 to 370,000 schools and from the legal system. He chal­ and articles were written over the period that lenged the establishment and the status quo jobs in 1996, an average yearly rate of Mr. DaPonte was at the Foreign-Trade Zones to accomplish the changes he saw nec­ 1138%. There are few, if any, federal agen­ Board on all of these issues. essary- all the while speaking out for mi­ cies with this growth record. John DaPonte It is clear that during John DaPonte's norities, the poor and for children. His mod­ deserves a thank you for managing an impor- tenture at the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, the erating style and negotiating skills often 1774 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 brough t calm, compromise and peace to Min­ training is cost-prohibitive to most small busi­ Sandy's death is tragic. Our souls survive neapolis at tim es when crisis and unrest nesses. H .R. 3110 would allow the employer death, the Roman poet said, and we know threatened to destabilize it. · to train an individual through an 8,000 hour, 4- that Sandy's soul lives on. But all of us who It will be difficult for the community to re­ place the talents and drive of Gary Sudduth, year apprenticeship program and, after com­ knew him will miss Sandy's spirit, his sense of who made the work of the Urban League his pletion, the trainee would be hired on for at humor, and his sense of mission. mission. The way he lived his life was an ex­ least 1 year. In exchange, the employer will I want to extend my deepest condolences to ample for us all-in fact it was his greatest receive a tax credit of up to 80 percent of the his family, including Sandy's father Brit and his asset. The city of Minneapolis, the state of wages paid to the apprentice, starting after the wife Kim , Sandy's mother Clare, and Sandy's Minnesota, and indeed the nation are better 5th year, in 20 percent increments for 5 years. sister, Virginia. off for his commitment and his contribu­ The newly trained employee will have already tions. That is his enduring legacy. I hope his been paying taxes for 5 years before the em­ example has inspired a new generation of ployer begins to receive the credit. leaders and urban advocates who will try to 'I'RIBUT E T O JUDGE J UELANN K. We need to pass this bill because it will : I. emulate his life's work. CATHEY Provide a needed incentive to have the people who know the industry train the next genera­ THE SKILLED WORKFORCE tion of skilled workers in the metalworking HON. BRAD SHERMAN ENHANCEMENT ACT trades; II. shift the responsibility of training OF CALIFORNIA from the bureaucracy to the private sector; 111. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES HON. JAMES M. TALENT encourage us to keep jobs in this country rath­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 OF MISSOURI er than recruiting from overseas; and IV. give small business some much-needed tax relief. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to thank my constituent, Mr. Bill pay tribute to Judge Juelann K. Cathey, who Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Bachman, Sr. of Bachman Machine Co., Inc. will be honored by the San Fernando Valley Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of St. Louis, MO, for his research, hard work, Bar Association for her many accomplish­ make the point that as this Nation prepares for and most of all , his persistence in getting this ments throughout her career. the 21st century, we are facing a severe short­ legislation introduced. It is a workable solution For over two decades, Juelann has dedi­ age of skilled workers in the metalworking in­ that he and Mike Mittler of Mittler Bros. Ma­ cated her time and energy to our community dustry. For years we have relied on inefficient, chine & Tool proposed to help solve a real , through her work in the legal system. After big-government programs to train our work­ and increasingly urgent problem in their indus­ graduating from the University of San Fer­ force. This approach has obviously failed and try. I would also like to thank John Cox and nando Valley College of Law with honors, the time has come to change. Becky Anderson of the National Tooling and Juelann began her career as public defender The metalworking industry covers precision Machining Association for 'their assistance on in Colusa County. She was quickly promoted machinists, die makers, mold makers, as well this issue. And I thank my colleagues, Rep­ to Assistant District Attorney. Recognized for as tool and die designers. These workers can resentatives RON PAUL (R-TX) and STEVEN her hard work ethic and dedication, Juelann make just about anything. They produce the LATOURETIE (R-OH) for being original co­ has continued to advance within the system. parts that are shipped off to larger companies, sponsors of this bill. She now serves as the Los Angeles Municipal such as Ford Motor Co. or Boeing, just to Mr. Speaker, we have people who need Court Commissioner. name a couple of examples. If you ask a per­ good jobs and good jobs waiting for the right Perhaps one attribute that colleagues find son in the industry "What do you make?", he'll people. Let's match them up. I urge all my col­ most refreshing is Juelann's ability to handle a respond, "What do you want?" and proceed to leagues on both sides of the aisle to become stressful situation with humor. Though every­ produce your tailor-made products. These a cosponsor of the Skilled Workforce En­ one is well aware of the seriousness of the companies are the backbone of manufacturing hancement Act. issues she deals with on a daily basis, her in America. Without them, mass production of grace under pressure puts everyone in the manufactured goods would not be possible. courtroom at ease. In addition, Juelann's abil­ That is why it is imperative we act to help this A TRIBUTE TO SANDY HUME ity to mediate situations successfully and her industry recruit and train new skilled workers. willingness to incorporate the ideas of others Something must be done. HON. TOM DeLAY make her well respected among lawyers and In . my district in St. Louis, we have a large OF TEXAS her court staff. These achievements are a testament not number of small precision machining plants. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These plants have good jobs available at good only to Juelann's dedication to her career, Tuesday, February 24, 1998 pay but cannot find trained employees. The they also illustrate her strength of character tax burdens placed on these small firms Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay and perseverance. Though Juelann is widely makes it nearly impossible for most of them to tribute to an energetic, intelligent and gifted respected throughout our community for her even consider faking on the high costs of young man who tragically died over the week­ demeanor in the courtroom, perhaps it is her training new workers themselves. end. personal strength and will to succeed which is The Department of Labor estimates that the Sandy Hume was a rising star in the media so amazing. Widowed at the age of 28, need for skilled labor in these trades is 2 per­ world. An aggressive reporter, Sandy broke Juelann was left to raise six young children on cent annually of the current workforce. But the biggest congressional story of the year in her own. Realizing that she needed to finan­ with little new blood entering the industry, that 1997, regarding the frictions in the House Re­ cially support her family, she decided to attend percentage climbs to 5 percent when you take publican leadership. I didn't always agree with law school. Balancing school work and family into account the aging factor. Indeed, the ma­ Sandy's conclusions, but his reporting was was not easy, but Juelann excelled at both. jority of workers in the industry are fast ap­ first class. Booker T. Washington once said that, "Suc­ proaching retirement age. I'll always remember Sandy, roaming the cess is to be measured not so much by the If we fail to alleviate this shortage of skilled halls of the Congress, hanging out in the position that one has reached in life as by the workers, we will soon see the Ford Motor Cos. Speaker's lobby, getting insights from so many obstacles which one has overcome while try­ and Seeings take their business overseas to members of Congress. He had a gift for un­ ing to succeed." Faced with a devastating per­ foreign competitors who have sufficient labor, derstanding the news business, and he had a sonal tragedy, Juelann chose to move for­ while American businesses just disappear. knack for getting the story first. ward, making a life for her children and work­ On January 27, I introduced H.R. 3110, the Sandy Hume represented the best of the ing to improve the social conditions within our Skilled Workforce Enhancement Act, to return younger generation. He worked hard, but he community. power and resources back to these small busi­ didn't let hard work upset his perspective. He Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, ness owners so that they can address their had an innate sense of right and wrong , an please join me in paying tribute to Judge need for new skilled workers. My bill would abounding sense of fairness and a healthy Juelann Cathey. She is truly a role model to allow these small shop entrepreneurs to train skepticism of the political class that served those with whom she interacts, not only in the people in their own plants. Currently, such him well as a reporter. courtroom, but in the community as well. February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1775 CONGRESSMAN BENJAMIN A. GIL- SALUTE TO THE HONOREES OF In 1972, Leroy joined the Paterson Police MAN AWARDED COMMANDERS THE INTEGRITY MASONIC TEM- Department where he served for the past 25 CROSS OF THE ORDER OF SERV- PLE'S PAST MASTERS' BANQUET years and has received several awards for ICE OF THE POLISH REPUBLIC valor as well as community service. He is also HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. a Certified Police Instructor for the State of OF NEW JERSEY New Jersey and is a member of PBA Local HON. TOM LANTOS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES #1. In 1995, Leroy was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is now presently serving as Tuesday, February 24, 1998 OF CALIFORNIA Detective Sergeant with the Paterson Juvenile Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Division. While working for the Paterson Police call to your attention the Past Masters' Ban­ Department, Mr. Walker attended William Tuesday, February 24, 1998 quet of the Integrity Masonic Temple of Paterson College and graduated with a Bach­ Paterson, New Jersey. Honored at the ban­ elor's Degree in Public Safety Administration. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to quet will be Bob Bolling, Leroy Walker, Willie Willie Harris was born in Camden, South call to the attention of my colleagues in this Harris, Levi Price, and Harrison Adams. Carolina to Logie and Bertha Harris. He grad­ House the very high honor recently bestowed Bob Bolling, was born to the late Sidney uated from the Mather Academy in Camden upon our colleague from New York, Congress­ and Olivia Bolling on May 25, 1940 in Balti­ upon which he worked at Brown's Funeral man BENJAMIN A. GILMAN, the Chairman of the more, Maryland. Bob lived in Buffalo, New Home as a licensed funeral director. Willie York from which he enlisted in the U.S. Army International Relations Committee. During a joined the Air Force in 1956 and served four on April 22, 1958, and served a total 10112 visit to Poland last month as head of a con­ years on active duty. He came to Paterson in years on active duty. 1960 and joined the Air National Guard Re­ gressional delegation, Congressman GILMAN Upon completion of basic and advance was presented with the Commanders Cross of serve and was honorably discharged in 1962. training, Bob served two tours of duty in West Willie and his wife, Joyce Wilson, are the the Order of Service of the Republic of Poland Germany from 1958 to 1960 and 1961 to proud parents of two children, Tona Peel, and 1965. After completion of heavy helicopter by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Boleslaw Tyson, and the proud grandparents of four maintenance supervisor training, he was as­ Geremek. The award was made at the direc­ grandchildren, Marquis, Ashley, Naja, and signed to duty in South Vietnam from 1966 to tion of the President of the Republic of Po­ Tiana. land, Aleksander Kwasniewski. 1967. Returning stateside, Bob was assigned Levi Price was born in Lexington Park, to duty at Fort Sill, Oklahoma until October 30, Maryland, the son of Robert and Maggie The Order of Service is given to foreigners 1968 whereupon he was discharged from the and to Polish citizens permanently resident Price. He graduated from G.R. Whitfield High Army. Joining the Army Reserve program in School in Grimesland, North Carolina. After abroad for distinguished service in support of 1974 as a Staff Sergeant, he served in the graduating from high school, Levi worked in a 2nd brigade, 76th and 78th divisions. On Jan­ cooperation between nations. The Com­ variety of jobs, and presently works for the uary 18, 1997, Bob was promoted to Chief manders Cross is awarded to distinguished Marangi Sanitation Company of Paterson. Levi Warrant Officer 4 and is presently serving with political leaders and leaders in the fields of is married to Mattie Price, and together are the 800th Military Police Brigade in Long Is­ culture, art, and science. The order was cre­ the proud parents of three children, Tony, ated by the Sejm (the Polish Parliament) in land. Bob, a resident of the City of Paterson, Angelie, and Janita, and proud grandparents 1992. Previous recipients of this honor include worked at a variety of jobs, including the State of seven grandchildren. Harrison Adams was born in Ridgewood, Dr. Henry Kissinger, our former Secretary of Department of Corrections (1973-1975). In New Jersey and attended school in Paterson. State. early 1975, Bob joined the Passaic County He is a graduate of Passaic County Technical Sheriff's Department and was given many as­ The decision to decorate Congressman GIL­ and Vocational High School in Wayne and the signments at the County Jail including Floor MAN with the Commanders Cross of the Order Barnet Temple Culinary Institute. Harrison has of Service is a most appropriate recognition of Control Officer, Day Shift Supervisor of the Jail's Satellite Housing Unit at Preakness Hos­ worked for Marcus Jeweler for 9112 years, and his activities in support of cooperation be­ pital, and Supervisor of the Ombudsman's Of­ the Meadowlands Sport Facility for six years. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ tween the United States and Poland, as well fice, from which he retired in April 1994 with leagues, the family and friends of Bob, Leroy, as cooperation with Poland and other coun­ the rank of Lieutenant. tries of Central and Eastern Europe in their Bob received an Associate's Degree in Po­ Willie, Levi, and Harrison, and the City of desire to be admitted to NATO. As the Chair­ lice Science from Bergen Community College Paterson in recognizing the many outstanding man of the Committee on International Rela­ 1978, and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal and invaluable contributions to our society of Bob Bolling, Leroy Walker, Willie Harris, Levi tions in the 104th and 105th Congress (since Justice from William Paterson College in 1980. Price, and Harrison Adams. 1995) and as the Ranking Member of the He enjoys membership in numerous organiza­ Committee on Foreign Affairs during the 103rd tions including the Reserve Officer Associa­ Congress (1993-1994), Congressman GILMAN tion, the Reserve Warrant Officer Association, TRIBUTE TO NEW YORK STATE the American Legion, Disabled American Vet­ was one of the leaders in the Congress in en­ MILITARY FORCES AND THE erans, the Passaic County Mental Health As­ couraging the expansion of NATO to encom­ lOTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION (LIGHT sociation, the William Paterson College Alumni INFANTRY) pass the newly democratic countries of Cen­ Association, and the Paterson NAACP. tral and Eastern Europe, including Poland. Bob is married to the former Ester Palmer HON. JOHN M. McHUGH Legislation that he introduced has provided and together, are the proud parents of Damia OF NEW YORK important authorities to the Administration per­ Ann, a graduate of Clark University, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitting the provision of assistance to these Ajamu Sekou, a student at Passaic County Tuesday , February 24, 1998 countries which have been proposed for mem­ Technical Institute. Leroy Walker was born on January 23, 1949 bership in NATO, and the strong support in Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Speaker, I want to take to Janie May Walker and the late Roy Walker, this opportunity to pay tribute to the New York Congress for Congressman GILMAN's legisla­ and is married to Minnie Walker. He attended State Division of Military and Naval Affairs and tion has been an important indicator of Con­ Paterson Public School #12 and graduated the Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light In­ gressional support for NATO expansion. from Eastside High School in 1966 whereupon fantry) at Fort Drum, New York for their ex­ Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues in the he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. traordinary efforts on behalf of the people of Congress to join me in extending congratula­ Leroy served tours of duty in the United Northern New York during one of the worst ice tions and best wishes to BEN GILMAN for his States, Vietnam, and Japan and was honor­ storms to ever hit the region. Their efforts rep­ receiving this most appropriate recognition of ably discharged as a Sergeant. Upon returning resent the finest tradition of joint training and his outstanding contribution to the excellent re­ to Paterson, he worked at a variety of jobs in­ missions. cluding Broadway Bank and the Bergen In January, a devastating storm swept lations between the United States and Poland. Record. through the northeast, paralyzing most of 1776 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 Northern New York. The ice storm toppled tain that the services we offered at the shel­ over New York State and from other states trees, grounded power wires, created flooding ter would have been substantially dimin­ as well-Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, and left more than 100,000 homes, busi­ ished. Virginia,-even Hawaii!! State Police arrived Sergeant Ott served as my administrative from such places as her Herkimer, Syracuse nesses, schools and other public and commu­ support and never wavered in his duty. He and points beyond. nity facilities without power and communica­ was always respectful and quick to offer Shelters were set up in schools, fire halls, tions in the bitter cold. The devastation was so knowledgeable and helpful advice. He taught churches and other locations, both public severe that six counties were declared a Fed­ me a lot about delegating and yet never and private-so cold and hungry families and eral disaster area. flinched at any duty I asked him to address. individuals could come for a hot meal and a The New York State Division of Military and When the troops arrived, John offered to set warm bed. Representatives came from Naval Affairs' immediate National Guard re­ up a duty schedule for me and he did a fan­ FEMA, HUD, The Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and every other agency or private sponse and continuous coordination with the tastic job. We were all tired, and his schedule provided each of us some much needed rest. group that might to able to render help in Army's active 1oth Mountain Division (Light In­ He is a soldier of whom you can be proud. I the face of the disaster. fantry) provided full coverage of the disaster will never forget his friendly smile and warm The first shelter set up in the Village of area throughout the crisis. Thousands of men good humor during such a difficult time. Black River was up to Leray Street at the and women from the New York Army National Lieutenant Shultz was my right-hand med­ St. Paul's Catholic Church. That site was Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard ical person. She dealt with several medical soon filled to capacity, and we were asked to and Naval Militia, and 10th Mountain Division situations that would normally be less chal­ provide a 2nd shelter at the Black River lenging, and she responded well. She always United Methodist Church on S. Main Street. (Light Infantry) were committed to the emer­ Blankets and cots arrived, but we became gency. kept her sense of humor and helped to keep our perspective. She dealt well with the mostly responsible for providing hot meals The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) young, the old, and the medically com­ for families and storm recovery teams. Ker­ and New York State military forces worked promised. Her calm and efficient care pro­ osene and food was being distributed to those tirelessly to bring needed help to North Coun­ vided our folks the sense of security was in need at the Black River Elementary try residents. Most people were without heat, needed during this tremendously difficult School on a daily basis, and your soldiers water and other basic necessities, some for time. were very much in evidence helping out with days, others for weeks. Military personnel de­ Chaplain Swain was also the perfect person those services. Hundreds of area residents came to avail themselves of this assistance. livered generators to homes, shelters and for our shelter. I had made it clear that we must do everything we could for our seniors The Army brought in and hooked up a businesses crucial to Northern New York and who were distressed by leaving their home. trailer-mounted generator so we could have went door-to-door checking on the well-being Chaplain Swain fell right into that role and heat and lights in the church. Volunteers and health of residents and bringing food and spent countless hours listening, talking, came to help prepare the food, and these vol­ water. For many, their round-the-clock efforts, hugging, and praying with our "guests." unteers included Jefferson County Court in conjunction with that of thousands of local When a recently recovering alcoholic re­ Judge Lee Clary and his wife, Shirley, mem­ volunteers and county emergency manage­ quested a bible, knew just the person for the bers of our church, Joyce Birchenough from job-Chaplain Swain. His kind, calm de­ the Catholic Church, Beth Stiefel, a former ment personnel, and the Fort Drum civilian resident and member of St. John's Episcopal workforce, meant the difference between life meanor was heart warming to me when I had an extra minute to observe his interactions Church, and two soldiers from DivArty, and death. with our people. The Chaplain also spent Christopher O'Brien and Jennifer Haeffner. I am proud and honored to have as neigh­ time lifting patients, personal assistance On different days, we provided meat loaf bors such fine men and women serving New with bathroom and other personal details, and turkey dinners, chili, hot soups, sloppy York State and our Nation. Throughout the cri­ and helped feed those needing assistance. joes, marcaroni and cheese, canned fruit and sis, the North Country witnessed first-hand the Sir, this ice storm has provided the perfect cookies, donuts and oceans of hot coffee. We served anywhere from 25 lunches to over 100 high caliber and professionalism of our military opportunity for North Country people to ex­ perience first hand the remarkable assets lunches each day for eight days. The power personnel. We owe them a debt of gratitude company crews came. Also, deputy sheriffs, for all that they do and all that they have provided by our military and enjoyed by our Country. Ott, and Swain are three names State Troopers, and other men and women done. I am pleased to have this opportunity to that stand out in my mind, but be assured struggling to return our village to a sem­ extend my most sincere thanks to them for that every soldier who arrived at the Maxcy blance of normalcy. making a difference under dire circumstances. Hall Shelter in Potsdam spent days dem­ I was never more proud of the U.S. Army Mr. Speaker, I would also like to share with onstrating to us that they are caring, loyal, than I was the day Capt. Michael Gabel you the following letters from two of my con­ and unselfish people. brought large numbers of BDU-clad soldiers with green fluorescent sashes into town to stituents, Sanford Jones of Black River and Sincerely, MARTHA E. HARTLE. help clear the tree branches and storm debris Martha Hartle of Potsdam, addressed to Major from our streets. I also got to meet two General Lawson Magruder, Commander of the other officers working with him, Capt. Ron­ 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and BLACK RIVER UNITED ald Leggett and 2nd Lt. Michael Brown. Any­ Fort Drum. These two letters are illustrative of METHODIST CHURCH, way, it was like a well-planned attack during scores of tributes which have been sent to Black River, NY, January 20, 1998. wartime, groups were assigned to certain him, the New York National Guard, local Maj. Gen LAWSON w. MAGRUDER III streets and, as one street was cleared, they Commanding General, Fort Drum, NY. newspapers and my office. moved on to another one. Their deportment DEAR GENERAL MAGRUDER: I have always was admirable and their mood was one of Potsdam, NY, January 19, 1997. had a lot of respect and admiration for the good cheer and helpfulness. When they came Maj. Gen. LAWSON w. MAGRUDER, III United States Army and what it has done to to the church for lunch each day, they were Secretary of General Staff, Fort Drum, NY. establish and preserve our democracy and all courteous and well-behaved, and seemed DEAR SIR: As coordinator of disaster med­ our American way of life. These feelings glad to be doing something very worthwhile ical services at the Maxcy Hall Shelter in were reinforced by what has happened in the for their citizens. Potsdam during Ice Storm '98, I am writing past two weeks in the little village of Black They came to our shelter to warm them­ to thank you and your Fort Drum troops River and other communities in the North selves, rest a bit, sit down and enjoy a hot who came to help us out at the shelter. The Country where Fort Drum is our neighbor. cup of coffee, soup and a well-deserved meal. first few days of the storm offered several The " 1998 ICE STORM" struck this area Their morale was as high as I've seen challenges that were frightening, to say the January 7th, causing widespread and terrible amongst soldiers anywhere. least. And then, in came the Fort Drum peo­ damage and devastation, knocking out elec­ Their efforts continued for several days. ple. My sense of relief and that of my fellow trical power, telephones and communica­ Today is Tuesday, January 20th, and we ex­ volunteers can not be overstated when we re­ tions, as well as very serious flooding along pect at least 50 soldiers for lunch today. alized that help had arrived in the guise of the Black River. After the initial shock and They're still here, and giving their best ef­ military uniforms. disbelief, almost every element of govern­ fort. When they're done, we'll miss them. I want to specifically commend the actions ment, private industry, homeowners, apart­ They lightened our load considerably, and we of Sergeant John Ott, Lieutenant Cathleen ment dwellers-even our children and grand­ are grateful for their kindness, their con­ Shultz and Chaplain Swain who continually children- our schools, law enforcement agen­ cern, and their cheerful and willing atti­ offered administrative support and skilled cies, farmers and officials-set about to do tude- and for all the work they're done! medical assistance to me and the volunteers, whatever was necessary to recover from this I believe these men were all from Division as well as emotional and personal care sup­ evidence of Mother Nature's fury. Telephone Artillery units, and we are somewhat famil­ port to our elderly. Without them, I am cer- and utility crews rushed to our aid from all iar with Col. Robert Reese and some of his February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1777 men, who have supported us in the past on Lebanon has exhibited growth and prosperity contributions. In just one year, the Empress patriotic holidays, such as Flag Day and in its business and population. However, it still Casino has donated nearly $300,000 to orga­ Veterans Day. maintains its rural roots and natural splendor nizations able to assist people in need. Fur­ Your Public Affairs Officer, B.D. Murphy, dropped by to visit, and the 10th Mountain that have always made it a valuable asset to ther emphasizing its commitment to boosting Band came in to play for us one noon hour. the community and the state. the local economy, the Empress reinvests well And Chaplain Scottie Lloyd and his assistant Now, 200 years later, the Township will cel­ over $9 million each year purchasing supplies, dropped in on several occasions to offer their ebrate its anniversary with rich new traditions products, and services from local businesses. support and assistance. while honoring its past. These festivities in­ The City of Joliet and the State of Illinois have God Bless You, General, for making all clude a time capsule burial at the Woodglen received substantial benefits from the Em­ this possible, and please convey our sincere School with artifacts and mementos of Leb­ press Casino's success, including $77 million gratitude to Capts. Gabel and Leggett, Lt. anon, music and dance events, an arts fes­ and $191 million of tax revenue, respectively. Brown, the NCO's and enlisted men who all Mr. Speaker, I am happy to join the Joliet understood our critical situation and came tival; all to be led off by a February 21st Proc­ to help us find our way back out of it. lamation Day celebrating the historic bicenten­ Region Chamber of Commerce as we recog­ Sincerely and With Gratitude, nial. nize the Empress Casino Joliet as an out­ SANFORD L. JONES , In the years to come, I sincerely hope that standing corporate citizen in Joliet and Will The B.R.U.M.C. Shelter. Lebanon Township will continue to build on County, Illinois. I applaud the owners and em­ the foundations of the past to ensure a happy ployees of the Empress Casino for their dedi­ and prosperous future for all its residents. cation made to our community and wish them REPORT FROM INDIANA- ON I offer my congratulations and best wishes the best in the future. SERGEANT BRAD BROWN to Mayor Art Gerlich and the Township Com­ mittee. It is my honor to have this municipality TRIBUTE TO LOUIS WALSH, HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH with the boundaries of my district. And it is my "IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR" OF INDIANA good fortune to be able to participate in its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES very special anniversary. HON. TOM LANTOS Tuesday, February 24, 1998 OF CALIFORNIA Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES share a heroic story with my colleagues and Tuesday, February 24, 1998 the American people which took place in New HON. XAVIER BECERRA Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Castle, Indiana. Sergeant Brad Brown, going OF CALIFORNIA pay tribute to Mr. Louis Walsh, who was hon­ beyond the call of duty, risked his life to save IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ored on Friday, February 20, as "Irishman of an eighty-three year old woman from a burn­ the Year" by the Denver Chapter of the An­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 ing building in Henry County. The fact that the cient Order of Hibernians. I invite my col­ woman he saved was incapacitated at the Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, due to a med­ leagues to join me in extending congratula­ time gives added weight to the heroism of ical emergency, I missed 11 votes which oc­ tions to Mr. Walsh on his receiving this out­ Sergeant Brown. The dedication and bravery curred between January 27, 1998 and Feb­ standing and appropriate honor. of Sergeant Brown is an example of the char­ ruary 5, 1998. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, there are many characteristics acter which is needed to make a difference in have voted as follows: which we associate with the Irish-loyalty, per­ our local communities. Individuals like Ser­ Roll call Vote number 1-Present, 2-No, severance, humor, trustworthiness, generosity, geant Brown make towns like New Castle 3-No, 4-Yes, 5-Yes, 6-No, 7-No, 8- hospitality. These are especially true of Louis safer places to live. I commend Sergeant Brad No, 9-No, 10-Yes, 11-Present. Walsh. He has also been blessed with an un­ Brown for his actions and his service. Thank mistakable Irish wit. For all intents and pur­ you for the role you have played in making our poses, his home is your home. But Lou can community a better place. A TRIBUTE TO EMPRESS CASINO also be very demanding-he expects the best JOLIET from all of his friends and colleagues, and in doing so he has contributed markedly to im­ RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVER­ HON. JERRY WEI!ER proving the quality of their lives. SARY OF LEBANON TOWNSHIP OF ILLINOIS Lou appreciates the best of everything, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whether it be music, drink, entertainment or, most important of all, friendship and loyalty. HON. MICHAEL PAPP AS Tuesday, February 24, 1998 OF NEW JERSEY He appreciates the good life all the more for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to having starting out in humble circumstances. recognize the Empress Casino Joliet, a tre­ Lou was born on March 5, 1928, in Curry, Tuesday , February 24 , 1998 mendous corporate citizen in Joliet, Illinois as County Sligo, Ireland, one of ten children. Life Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege it has been named the 1998 Salute to Industry was simple and full of hard work, but that did to send congratulations and best wishes to the Award recipient by the Joliet Region Chamber not stop Lou from riding ten miles on his bike citizens of Lebanon Township as they com­ of Commerce and Industry. to get to a dance, arriving home in time to memorate the 200th anniversary of the incor­ From its opening day in June of 1992, the sleep for but an hour before morning chores. poration of their community. Our nation and Empress Casino has made a dramatic impact But he had much longer journeys in his future. this community have come a long way in the on the economic landscapes of Joliet, Will Lou attended St. Nathy's College before past 200 years and it is appropriate that we County and the State of Illinois. In a region traveling to England to teach school at pause and recognize this milestone. where many hard working people have strug­ Rodbourne College. Soon afterwards, with the This is a day of celebration and remem­ gled to find consistent and reliable employ­ assistance of his brother Matt, he made the brance-a time to celebrate the growth and ment, the Empress Casino has risen to be­ decision to cross the Atlantic and emigrate to achievements of Lebanon Township while re­ come Will County's sixth largest employer, America. Lou initially settled in Chicago and membering the efforts and sacrifices of the keeping 1600 local employees on its $45 mil­ continued his education, attending Peter good men and women, past and present, who lion annual payroll. During its first 14 days of Shannon's School of Accounting. Mr. Shan­ helped to make Lebanon what it is today. operation, the Empress Casino welcomed over non, astutely noting his numerous abilities, In its origins as a small rural village commu­ 50,000 people and has currently hosted over employed Lou after his completion of the nity, Lebanon has kept with its traditions over 21 million guests, an incredible achievement course. Lou has been everlastingly grateful to the course of time. Remaining a relatively for less than six years of operations. Mr. Shannon for believing in him from the start small town for most of its history, the people Understanding how local support is a major and for assisting him in every possible way. of Lebanon and the rest of New Jersey have factor to the Empress Casino's success, the Lou has tried to be similarly inspiring and enjoyed its quiet, peaceful atmosphere and its owners have made a substantial commitment helpful to others throughout the course of his natural beauty. Now in more recent times, to support the community through charitable life. 1778 EXT ENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 After five years of work for Mr. Shannon and Small businesses are not just the ·engine of and the American people about a woman an additional two years of service as an Army our economy, they are the backbones of our whose whole life has been full of kindness, medic during the Korean War, Lou's apprecia­ communities. The St. Louis Small Business compassion and hard work. Wilma Dean of tion of nature and love of beauty prompted Monthly was founded to support the spirit of Bartholomew County, Indiana has worked for him to move to Colorado in 1961 . He worked entrepreneur and recognizes the vitality and over twenty-five years at the Ramada Inn in as an auditor for the State of Colorado for a importance of the growth and success of this Columbus, Indiana as a Senior Gust Rep­ <;lozen years, during which time he was in­ community. It fills a need in the community resentative. Throughout her years of service, volved in the creation of the Colorado lottery. and fills it well. she has strived to make people feel good Lou also started a real estate business, which Mr. Speaker, I'd like you to join me in con­ about themselves. And on so many occasions proved both demanding and successful. Lou's gratulating editor Judy Meador, co-founders Wilma has performed her duties above and philosophic foundation appeared on every one Katie Muchnick and Bill Schneider, and the beyond her job requirements. When asked, of his real estate signs: "Let Right Be Done." rest of the staff at the St. Louis Small Busi­ her co-workers will describe her as a wonder­ This outlook has reflected his approach to­ ness Monthly for a terrific first ten years and ful lady who often stays late to help others. wards his customers, his neighborhood and to its long and prosperous future. She even performs task outside of those as­ his family. signed to her. Her co-workers remembered Lou's legacy is to be found in a myriad of THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL one memorable occasion when she assisted activities, organizations and good deeds, most GUARD- NORWEGIAN HOME an elderly couple to their room because they notably those within the Irish community. He GUARD TROOP RECIPROCAL EX­ were barely able to walk. was one of the founders of several significant CHANGE PROGRAM In her twenty-five years of service as a Ra­ Irish organizations, including The Emerald Ath­ mada Inn employee, Wilma created a warm letic Club in Chicago, The Irish Fellowship atmosphere for the guest that is similar to a Club of Colorado and The St. Patrick's Day HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO home. She would do this through her courtesy Parade Committee, which has given rise to OF MINNESOTA and her ability to be a team-player. one of the most prominent St. Patrick's Day IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES Recently, Wilma was rewarded for her ex­ parades in the country. Louis love of Irish cul­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 ceptional job performance. She was one of ture applies to Irish books (of which he has Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the five hospitality employees to receive Rama­ many), Irish newspapers and magazines (to 25th Anniversary of the Minnesota National da's nation-wide award: Hospitality Employee which he still subscribes), Irish wolfhounds (of Guard-Norwegian Home Guard Troop Recip­ of the Year. Wilma's efforts were noticed from which he once had four) , Morgan horses (of rocal Exchange Program. The program is the Ramada's sixty-thousand employees nation­ which he has two), and Irish Whiskey. He ap­ longest running military exchange between wide. petite for Irish music and entertainment has two nations, and it has strengthened the ties Wilma Dean's hard work, dedication and promoted him to develop and foster Irish con­ between our countries while enriching the lives kindness is an important example for others to certs and special events, and he has long of the young men and women who have par­ follow. Work hard. Be kind to others. And help dreamed of the establishment of an Irish cul­ ticipated in it. your neighbor if you can. tural center in Denver. His concern for young Each February, over 200 soldiers from the Mr. Speaker, that is my Report from Indi­ people inspired him to organize a summer Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian ana. program in Colorado for Irish students. Finally, Home Guard leave their homes and join the Lou's strong and unabated commitment to his guards of each other's nation. They spend two church and homeland once gave him the op­ to three weeks in the other country, training HONORING THE 1997 MASSACHU­ portunity to host the highest cleric in Ireland, with the host military, visiting cultural sites, SETTS DIVISION II GIRLS SOC­ Cardinal O'Fiaich. and getting to know their new peers. The ex­ CER STATE CHAMPIONS, SHEP­ While Lou's devotion to the Irish community change guards even spend a weekend with a HERD HILL REGIONAL HIGH is legendary, his greatest passion is for his host family, to enrich their experience in the SCHOOL family: Ann, his extraordinary wife and partner host nation. in work as well as in life, son Louis, Jr., who The Minnesota National Guard-Norwegian HON. RICHARD E. NEAL has followed his proud father in his interest in Home Guard Troop Reciprocal Exchange Pro­ OF MASSACHUSETTS gram is of great value to both our peace­ real estate, and innumerable other relatives by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES keeping and cultural goals. By training in Nor­ blood or friendship whose lives have been Tuesday, February 24, 1998 touched by his compassion and enthusiasm. way, members of the Minnesota National Mr. Speaker, it is time, to paraphrase Lou , Guard gain experience operating in a foreign Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it to see to it that Right Be Done. I ask my col­ environment. At the same time, participants is with great pleasure that I take this oppor­ leagues to join me in expressing appreciation from both countries have an opportunity to ex­ tunity to honor the team members, coaches, for a fine man and a true Irishman, Mr. Louis plore a new culture and to travel at a young and manager of the Shepherd Hill Regional Walsh. age. The Norwegian-Americans of the Min­ High School 1997 Girls Soccer team. Hailing nesota National Guard also have a chance to from Charlton, Massachusetts, this Shepherd explore their family roots in Norway. Finally, Hill team captured the Division II State Title on TRIBUTE TO T HE ST. L OUIS the coordination between our nations' mili­ November 22, 1997, defeating Marblehead SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY taries reinforces our mutual dedication to High School in a 3-1 victory. working for world peace. Before capturing the statewide Division 11 HON. JAMES M. TALENT I am pleased to recognize the Minnesota crown, this team achieved many accomplish­ National Guard-Norwegian Home Guard OF MISSOURI ments. While accumulating an impressive 18- Troop Reciprocal Exchange Program for its 25 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5-1 record, their hard work both on and off years of accomplishments, and I wish the pro­ the field secured for these fine players, coach­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 gram its continued success in the future. es, and manager the Southern Worcester Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to County League West Conference Champion­ pay tribute to the St. Louis Small Business WILMA DEAN OF BARTHOLOMEW ship, the District E Division II Championship, Monthly. this month, the St. Louis Small Busi­ COUNTY, IN and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic ness Monthly celebrates its tenth anniversary. Association Academic Excellence Gold Award Mr. Speaker, the St. Louis Small Business HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH for having a team Grade Point Average of Monthly is more than just a newspaper. It is a 3.35. OF INDIANA valuable networking tool , resource center, and In gaining these accolades, this Shepherd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clearinghouse for all things small business. It's Hill team demonstrated that athletic and aca­ a resource by and for the small business Tuesday, February 24, 1998 demic excellence can be achieved in tandem. owner; it is invaluable to this important com­ Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to For this reason in particular the 1997 Shep­ munity. share an inspiring story with my colleagues herd Hill Regional High School Girls Soccer February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1779 Tearn is a model for athletic teams around verification procedures are needed does not ment of this legendary coach in the fullest both the nation and globe as they have shown align with the facts. The data received from measure of the term. that the qualities of determination, commit­ the House Oversight Committee hearing in My congratulations to Jim, Pat, his wife of ment, and effort are as important in the class­ 1995 revealed that the real problem of voter 31 years, and his children. room as they are on the playing field. fraud had to do with the abuses of State ab­ Calhoun and UConn, a wonderful and pro­ I would finally like to congratulate each and sentee ballot laws, not by Latinos or Asian ductive partnership for his students, players, every person associated with the 1997 Shep­ Americans. University, and for our entire community. herd Hill Regional High School Girls Soccer Let's get real. This bill attempts to set meas­ Team. Please let me submit the names of ures that not only overturns the Privacy Act those dedicated individuals who helped bring projections, but recreates a system that affects the Massachusetts Division II Girls Soccer the minorities in our America. IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL State Championship Title to Shepherd Hill Re­ As the Honorable Jimmy Carter so elo­ ENGINEERS WEEK gional High School. They are Team Co-Cap­ quently stated in his 1981 farewell address, tains Katie Brothers, Trisha Cushing, Jen "America did not invent human rights. In a Langlois; Players, Katie Bembenek, Julia Faia, very real sense ... human rights invented HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY Jessica Frink, Gina Gregoire, Colleen America." OF MASSACHUSETI'S Hackenson, Danielle Houle, Samantha Kane, As we move into the new millennium, let us IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Melissa Kasheta, Emily Koslowski, Tracy continue to build bridges in our Nation. We Koslowski, Elizabeth Laplante, Kerry Malone, need to address the facts of this proposed leg­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Kristen Malone, Angela Minardi, Amanda islation and not be distracted by the rhetoric. Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Muise, Jenna Murphy, Moiria Murphy, Wendy All Americans should have the inalienable commemorate National Engineers Week which Paquin, Kelly Walsh, Megan Welch, Katelyn right to vote and that right must not be deter­ is being celebrated on February 22-28, 1998. Weymouth; Head Coach Harry Logan; Assist­ mined based on whether an elected official I am so proud of the engineers in the Sixth ant Coaches Karen Jensen and Jody decides that one of our fellow Americans is District of Massachusetts. Engineers are a McManus; and Manager Jim Rawson. From "ethnic-looking" versus "American-looking." vital component of the work force, and these this great victory may come many more. Con­ In closing, I will leave with the powerful individuals make significant contributions not gratulations to you all! statement of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther only to technology, but to society as a whole. King, Jr., "Injustice anywhere is a threat to I am particularly proud of the more than 500 justice everywhere." VOTER ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMA­ engineers working for our national defense at TION SYSTEM IS A THREAT Hanscom Air Force Base, home of the Air IN HONOR OF JIM CALHOUN Force Electronic Systems Center. These men and women have developed and fielded HON. CORRINE BROWN countless new capabilities for our armed OF FLORIDA HON. SAM GEJDENSON forces, systems that help protect our military IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONNECTICUT members in wartime and deter potential ag­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressors during peacetime. These systems Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tuesday, February 24, 1998 serve as the eyes and ears of our military today with grave concern regarding legislative Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today commanders, using the latest technologies to initiatives to restrict voter registration and turn­ to pay tribute to a constituent of mine, Jim cut through the fog of war and see where no out. The so-called "Voter Eligibility Confirma­ Calhoun of Mansfield. Mr. Calhoun is the one else can see. The engineers at Hanscom tion System" in effect threatens voting rights Coach of the University of Connecticut Men's Air Force Base have a long and proud legacy of the American constituency. Basketball Team. On December 30th of 1997, of developing electronic systems-from the As introduced, this legislation would estab­ Jim recorded his 500th victory as a college DEW Line to AWACS to Joint STARS-and lish a federal program for state and local elect­ coach and more significantly, he is the first they are working today on the new capabilities ed ·officials to "confirm" the citizenship of reg­ coach to win 250 games at two different Divi­ that will maintain America's technological su­ istered voters and voter registration applicants. sion I schools: the University of Connecticut, periority. They are true pioneers of possibili­ The proposal would allow elected officials to which is my alma mater and Northwestern ties, working with the belief that excellence is submit the names of voter registration appli­ University. the basis for success and tomorrow will be cants and registered voters to the Immigration Mr. Calhoun is the first New England coach better than today. and Naturalization Service and the Social Se­ to reach the 500 victory mark and he now has On February 19, General Electric Aircraft curity Administration for citizenship confirma­ more victories than any Division I coach in Engines in Lynn, Massachusetts, celebrated tion through a computerized system. that six-state region. It is all part of a com­ Engineering Recognition Day. The day high­ With all due respect to my colleague, this is posite that has earned him a standing as one lighted past achievements of GE personnel in bad policy! The data on which this system is of Connecticut's most popular personalities. the areas of engineering, technology, and cus­ based is inaccurate. The fact is that an Amer­ In the 500 victory category, Calhoun joined tomer service, recognizing those individuals ican citizen can have a social security number such giants of the sport as Dean Smith, John and teams who made truly notable contribu­ and stand the possibility of not being con­ Wooden, Phog Allen, Adolph Rupp and John tions during the course of the year. This year's firmed as a citizen by the Social Security Ad­ Thompson. Thompson, the Georgetown men­ theme, "Product Preeminence Through Six ministration. Thousands of U.S. citizens were tor, made a significant observation when he Sigma Quality," captured the importance that naturalized before the agency began keeping was quoted as saying "Jim doesn't get the business places on the Six Sigma initiative computer records at all. As a result, our fellow credit he probably deserves nationally, but and its potential for GE Aircraft Engines. The Americans will be targeted to have their voting he's one of the best coaches in the country." 550 engineers and the additional 500 technical rights undermined by the use of such a sys­ Calhoun was the 46th coach in Division I and support staff at GE in Lynn work in har­ tem. history to reach the 500 win milestone, but he mony to comprise the aerospace industry's top Women and minorities in our Nation have is number one among UConn fans for the con­ engineering functions-designing, manufac­ historically been singled out and questioned tributions he has made to the State University turing and supporting the best jet engines in based on their surnames or appearance. Al­ since he took over its basketball program in the world. though this American struggle has made many 1986. His first coaching assignment after col­ Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the accomplish­ progressions, this act of discrimination should lege was at Old Lyme High School, one of the ments of the engineers all over America, and not and must not be tolerated by our distin­ excellent schools in the Second District that I in particular the engineers of the Sixth District guished House. proudly represent. of Massachusetts. I hope my colleagues will Under current federal and state laws, both Since his time at Old Lyme, as one news­ join with me in recognizing National Engineers voter registration fraud and voter fraud are paper headlined, he has been a "consistent Week and the engineering profession for their crimes. The notion that massive citizenship winner." That is the most accurate assess- tireless work to advance American society. 1780 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 T RIBUTE TO GRE G GUINAN and financial distress for home care providers Prior to the Balanced Budget Act, Medicare and beneficiaries. Why is it doing that? was in desperate need of reform. Most of the HON. DAN SCHAEFER First, the IPS has put the cart before the reforms included in the Balanced Budget Act horse. It was put in place beginning in October OF COLORADO are sensible and will help this vital program of last year. However, HCFA will not be able IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES survive into the 21st Century. I want to com­ to tell home care agencies what their new I PS mend Congressman McGOVERN for devel­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 spending limits are until April of this year- at oping a sensible, measured bill that will ad­ Mr. DAN SCHAEFER of Colorado. Mr. the earliest. Home care providers have to dress these serious problems. I look forward Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to my friend , a guess how much they need to cut back care. to working with him to see this legislation native Coloradan Greg Guinan who is retiring If they do not cut enough, they will be penal­ through to passage. after a stellar career of nearly forty years with ized. If they cut too much, it will obviously hurt the Tribune Company and for the past 29 beneficiaries. As one of my constituents who years with its Denver station, KWGN the very runs a home care agency wrote: "we are op­ GUAM AND HUMAN RIGHTS DAY first television station in Colorado. erating completely in the dark." Common Under his guidance, Denver's channel 2 has sense argues for announcing regulations first, HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD then requiring compliance. gone to extraordinary lengths to report on, in­ OF GUAM form and uplift our community. For the past 27 Second, the IPS has created a Rube Goldbert system where home care providers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIVES years, Greg has produced and appeared on are rewarded or punished depending on what Tuesday, February 24, 1998 "Your Right to Say It," featuring leaders from kind of fiscal year they use. Let me try to ex­ Colorado and the nation. Greg has been the Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the Bill of plain this. Under the IPS, reimbursement rates catalyst for environmental initiatives "Clean It Rights contained in the Constitution of the are projected from a base year which is de­ Up Colorado." He has overseen the telecast United States outlines the fundamental free­ fined as "fiscal year 1994." Because different of various activities from Denver's St. Patrick's doms granted to all American citizens. There agencies use different fiscal years, this provi­ Day Parade to our Easter Seal's Telethon, to have been many interpretations and chal­ sion will impact the agencies differently. This a moving 50th anniversary documentary of lenges to these amendments, yet it is evident grossly distorts payments to home health care World War II. In 1996, he spearheaded a re­ that the Bill of Rights are timeless principles providers and the entire market for home care. markable "Yes to Youth" fund which raised which guarantee protection and accord oppor­ Agencies who have a "favorable" fiscal year $2.2 million for Colorado non-profit organiza­ tunities for all Americans. will have a competitive advantage over agen­ Many of us have taken our fundamental tions. cies with an "unfavorable" fiscal year. For ex­ Let me note in closing that my good friend rights for granted. Although we are constantly ample, an agency with a fiscal year that be­ reminded by current events that the citizens of Greg is also a former Marine. To best de­ gins on October 1 , will have its reimbursement scribe this wonderful person and the fashion in other nations are not afforded these essential rate based partially on what it was spending in liberties, it is easy to forget that the rights we which he conducted himself throughout his re­ 1993. Other agencies base years will be in markable career, I think the Marine Corps enjoy are not shared by a majority of the calendar year 1994, when their spending may world's population. motto fits best-Semper Fidelis, always faith­ have been higher than a fiscal year that strad­ ful. On December 10, 1948, the General As­ dles 1993 and 1994. sembly of the United Nations overwhelmingly The legislation that Congressman McGov­ adopted the Universal Declaration of Human ERN and I have introduced will address these INTRODUCTION OF H .R . 3205 Rights, a document based on the United problems and provide· a sensible transition to States Bill of Rights. This document explicitly a prospective payment system. First, it will ex­ sets forth a list of fundamental rights from the HON. MERRILL COOK tend HCFA's deadline for developing the In­ right to life to the right to participation in the OF UTAH terim Payment System to August, 1998, and cultural life of a community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES delay implementation of the caps under the I cosponsored a resolution last year, H. I PS until October 1, 1998. That way the regu­ Tuesday , February 24, 1998 Con . Res. 185, which calls on the United lations will be announced before the home Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to care providers have to comply. It will let the States to reaffirm its dedication to the Uni­ join my colleague from Massachusetts, Con­ versal Declaration providers know what kind of cost limits they of Human Rights' tenets. gressman McGOVERN as an original cospon­ The need to meet and more importantly, it will give celebration of Human Rights Day on sor of H.R. 3205, legislation that will address them more time to meet those limits. December 10 is in direct correlation to the ap­ some serious problems caused by certain pro­ H.R. 3205 will also change the base year proval of the U.N. Universal Declaration of visions included in the Balanced Budget Act. used to calculate the agency's cap. Instead of Human Rights. Not only does this remind us There were several provisions included in "federal fiscal year 1994," the home health of the continuing global fight for basic human the Balanced Budget Act intended to target care providers would be permitted to use a rights, it also serves as a forum to honor those Medicare waste and fraud occurring in the cost reporting period ending either during fis­ committed to this fight. I commend the fol­ home care industry. However, some of these cal year 1995, or calendar 1995. This will soft­ lowing individuals from Guam for their initia­ provisions missed the target, and one; the so­ en the severity of the cuts by moving the base tives in the fight for human rights: Senot Car­ called "Interim Payment System"-or IPS-is year forward to 1995 and eliminate the distor­ los P. Taitano, Senot Antonio M. Palomo, causing a great deal of hardship and heart­ tions created by agencies' use of different fis­ Senot Eddie D. Reyes, Senot Ted S. Nelson, break for seniors in Utah and across the na­ cal years. Senot Ben G. Blaz, Governor Carl T.C. Gutier­ tion. While this bill applies directly to home care rez, Senot Joseph F. Ada, Senot Paul M. The IPS was intended to transition the providers, it is obviously critically needed for Calvo, Judge Benjamin J.F. Cruz, Attorney Mi­ home care industry from a retrospective, cost­ the senior citizens who are the recipients of chael F. Phillips, Senator Angel L.H. Santos, based reimbursement system to a prospective home care. Often home care makes all the dif­ Senator Mark C. Charfauros, Senora Hope A. payment system. The IPS will impose tight ference between our senior citizens remaining Cristobal, Senora Marilyn D.A. Manibusan, Dr. spending limits on home care providers. A independent and moving into institutional care. Katherine B. Aguon, Senot Henry M. Eclavea, prospective payment system is currently used Many of the letters and phone calls that I am Senot Vicente U. Garrido, Senot Manuel L. by Medicare to calculate reimbursement to receiving from my elderly constituents empha­ Tenorio, Senot Ivan Blas DeSoto, Senot Anto­ hospitals and other providers. Moving home size the crucial difference that home care nio A. Sablan, Senot Juan M. Flores, Senot care to a prospective payment system is a makes. More individuals receiving institutional Ed Benavente, Senot Ron Rivera, Senot Ron sensible reform which I support. However, we care means more state and federal Medicaid Teehan, Senot Chris Perez-Howard, Senot also need a sensible transition to a prospec­ spending . These provisions in the Balanced William Hernandez, and Senot Norbert P. tive payment system. The IPS as it has been Budget Act could ultimately cost money as Perez. implemented by the Health Care Financing spending moves from the Medicare/home care On December 10, 1997, the Ancestral Land­ Administration, is not providing a sensible side of the ledger to the Medicaid/nursing owners' Coalition (ALC) invited me and sev­ transition. Instead, the IPS is creating chaos home side. eral other community leaders to their forum on February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1781 human rights. I applaud the ALC's efforts for used the new airport. Today-seventy years he was nine years old. A graduate of Passaic supporting the people of Guam's struggle to later-the facility, now called San Francisco Valley Regional High School, Mario has been fight for our civil rights, for although Guam is International Airport, handles over 35 million a member of the Manchester Regional Board under the American flag, there are still issues, passengers annually, is one of the major air­ of Education for seven years, and has served such as our petition for commonwealth status, ports in the United States, and remains a as vice-president. He is a member and past with which the people of Guam feel the federal major boon to Millbrae's economy. The City president of the San Andrea Social Club; a government has not addressed sufficiently. currently claims over five hundred flourishing member of the Passaic County Republican Remembering Human Rights Day on De­ businesses, including six major hotels, and League; vice-president of the Haledon Inde­ cember 10 will renew our dedication to sup­ branch offices of leading financial institutions. pendent Republican Organization; and, a porting universal civil rights. I encourage the Millbrae organized a volunteer fire depart­ member of the Board of Adjustment for the people of the United States to set the example ment in 1931, a signal of the progress and Borough of Haledon. for the rest of the world: continue supporting rapid growth that continued unabated during Mario has been a hair stylist since 1960 and Human Rights Day and bring attention to the the Great Depression and post-World War II is fluent in three languages. He is the proud plight of those punished for exercising their years. This progress culminated in the incor­ father of three sons, Donald and twins, Mark right to simply live as a human being. poration of the City of Millbrae less than three and David. years after V-J Day. Steven Nicholas has been a Haledon resi­ The half-century since its incorporation, Mr. dent for 19 years. A graduate of the New Jer­ THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Speaker, has witnessed the continuing growth sey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Steve is INCORPORATION OF THE CITY OF and invigoration of Millbrae's economic and employed by Erasteel, Inc. where he is oper­ MILLBRAE, CALIFORNIA social life. As the able and devoted city mayor, ations manager. He has been a member of Mark Church, explained: the Haledon Board of Education for nine years HON. TOM I.ANTOS Despite tremendous growth and change in and has served as president for four years OF CALIFORNIA and around the City, Millbrae still remark­ and vice-president for two years. Additionally, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ably maintains its unique charm. Millbrae is Steve has served the P.A.L. (Police Athletic strengthened by its citizenry who give self­ League) for six years. Tuesday, February 24, 1998 lessly for the betterment of the community. Steve has also served on the Key Commu­ Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is a great An economically viable, balanced commu­ nications Committee of Manchester Regional pleasure for me to congratulate the beautiful nity, where residents enjoy a high quality of life is the result. High School, and was a committee member City of Millbrae, California, on the 50th anni­ for the high school's Project Graduation. versary of its incorporation. Located just 16 Mr. Speaker, the outstanding quality of life Steve is married to the former Ida miles south of San Francisco on magnificent that the citizens of Millbrae enjoy is the result Fattorusso and is the proud father of Lisa, of sloping land between San Francisco Bay and to a long line of dedicated city officials and city William Paterson University, and Steven, of the Pacific Ocean, Millbrae has evolved workers, including Mayor Church, the current Manchester Regional High School. through the years from rural farmland to a Millbrae City Council, the City Administrator Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ sleepy town to a bustling suburban commu­ and the 136 full-time employees. They serve leagues, Mario and Steve's family and friends, nity. Despite all these changes, Millbrae has as a hallmark of the City's long tradition of and the Borough of Haledon in recognizing the remained an outstanding home to its 21,000 public service and devotion to community. many outstanding and invaluable contributions citizens, a nourishing environment for parents I would like to encourage all of my col­ Mario Lombardo and Steven Nicholas have to raise children and for citizens to become in­ leagues to visit this splendid city. Millbrae is made to the community as they take office as volved in their schools and their neighbor­ the host of a number of wonderful events Councilmen of the Haledon Borough Council. hoods. throughout the year. One of the premier activi­ Millbrae's history begins long before the ties is the annual Millbrae Art & Wine Festival, presentation of its City Charter on January 14, one of Northern California's premier events IN MEMORY OF KERNAA D. 1948. It can be traced back to the years prior with over 250 craftspeople and 20 inter­ MCFARLIN to the birth of our country. The first docu­ national food vendors. The City also boasts a mented residents were the Costanoan Indians, year-round Farmers Market, which attracts an HON. CORRINE BROWN who were joined during the 18th century by average of 2,000 patrons every Saturday. OF FLORIDA But as wonderful as it is to visit Millbrae, Mr. Spanish explorers traveling north from Mexico. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, it is an even greater delight to live The first sighting of San Francisco Bay by the Tuesday, February 24, 1998 there. I can personally attest to this, as I lived European newcomers took place near in the City for ten years and served as a Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Millbrae's present border, on Sweeney Ridge member of the Millbrae School Board for eight today to recognize the contributions of a "most in 1769. years. Millbrae's spirit and energy represents outstanding musician", Kernaa D. Mcfarlin. Growth was quite limited during the next the best our nation has to offer, and I am hon­ At age eleven, Kernaa D. Mcfarlin began century, Mr. Speaker. In the 1860s, financier ored to invite my colleagues in this House to his career in Tampa, Florida under the tute­ and philanthropist Darius Ogden Mills pur­ lage of Captain Carey W. Thomas, retired di­ chased a large tract of land in what is now join me in congratulating Millbrae on the 50th anniversary of its incorporation. rector of bands at Florida A & M University. Millbrae. He encouraged the development of Later, he played in the Middleton High School his property, which he named Millbrae, com­ Band and received a scholarship to Florida A bining his last name with the Scottish word TRIBUTE TO MARIO LOMBARDO & M upon graduation. brae, which means "rolling hills." While the AND STEVEN NICHOLAS During his college years, he was the wood­ area encompassed by the estate remained wind section leader in the band and orchestra. largely rural, dairy, a train depot, and several HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Kernaa credits Leander Kirksey with out­ other buildings eventually joined Mills' impres­ OF NEW JERSEY standing woodwind instruction. In 1943, Mr. sive mansion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mcfarlin was inducted into the U.S. Army and As San Francisco matured into a leading soon became a member of the famous 92nd American city, Millbrae and other surrounding Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Infantry Division Band. During his military ca­ communities steadily grew and began to Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to reer, he attained the rank of Sergeant. thrive. Around 1919, the West Coast Porcelain call to your attention Mario Lombardo and Ste­ After leaving the army, Kernaa returned to Works Factory opened in Millbrae, creating ven Nicholas, both of Haledon, New Jersey. Florida A & M where he participated in the col­ enough jobs to boost the area population to Mario and Steve are being sworn-in as mem­ lege bands under the direction of William P. over 300 people. Eight years later, on May 7, bers of the Haledon Borough Council on Sat­ Foster. Because of Mr. Mcfarlin's experience 1927, Mayor James Rolph, Jr., of San Fran­ urday, January 3, 1998. and training, he was able to provide valuable cisco dedicated the Mills Field Municipal Air­ Mario Lombardo has been a resident of the assistance and leadership in the development port just east of Millbrae. By the end of 1928, Borough of Haledon for 18 years. His family of the newly re-activated college band pro­ 22,352 flights carrying 38,302 passengers had emigrated from Italy to the United States when gram. 1782 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 Upon graduation, Kernaa Mcfarlin was ap­ By far the most memorable image of these league baseball with the Cleveland Indians, ig­ pointed to be the first official band director at past Olympics was when the women's hockey niting his interest in Cleveland sports. Mr. Stanton Senior High in Jacksonville, Florida. team won the first gold medal awarded for Broski obtained a master's degree from West­ During his tenure as the band director, he women's hockey. Karyn Bye, from River Falls, ern Michigan in 1955 and earned guidance earned a Master's Degree from the New York WI led the team in scoring through the games counselor certification from Kent State Univer­ University. Mcfarlin's bands amassed a total and was third overall in scoring out of all the sity in 1968. of nineteen consecutive years of superior rat­ teams participating. To see Karyn carry the Mr. Broski was named head coach at East ings in the Florida Association of Band Direc­ flag after the gold medal victory inspired feel­ Technical High School in 1954. During his ten­ tors and the Florida Bandmasters Association· ings of pride and captivation. ure as coach, Mr. Broski won two state cham­ contests. On behalf of the people of western Wis­ pionships in class AA and was named Ohio Other highlights of the achievements of this consin, I would like to salute our Winter Olym­ Coach of the Year in 1959. Mr. Broski contin­ band include: being selected as Florida's rep­ pians, Mike, Mike and Karyn. Their hard work, ued coaching at several area high schools and resentative at the 1964 New York World's dedication, and love of country is an inspi.ra­ became a guidance counselor in 1968. With Fair, participating in three Florida Governor In­ tion to everyone. These Wisconsin natives his retirement from Parma High School as augural parades, and being selected by the embody the true Olympic spirit, which makes guidance counselor in 1985, Mr. Broski be­ Florida Department of Education in 1966 Mid­ them all winners. came a registrar with Dyke College, now west National Conference of Colleges and known as David N. Myers College, where he University Education's "Education is for All" had coached basketball in the late 1970s. convention. In 1966, Mr. Mcfarlin's Stanton IN HONOR OF THE FOUNDING OF Mr. Broski was the lone Cleveland Cavaliers High School band was recognized by the "In­ THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN basketball scorer from 1970 until his death in strumentalist" magazine as one of the "highly AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) 1996. His devotion to the Cavaliers and the regarded bands in the Southeast." new professional women's team, the Cleve­ For the past twenty-seven years, Mr. HON. LORETTA SANCHFZ land Rockers, highlight his tremendous life. Mr. Broski leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Mcfarlin served as an honorary member and OF CAL!lt ORNIA Paula; two daughters, two grandchildren, and adjudicator of the Florida Bands Association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He received over fifty awards for musical ex­ a brother. Tuesday, February 24, 1998 cellence and community service. My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting the Mr. Mcfarlin's achievements can best be Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to life of a truly dedicated educator and sports­ described by his students who all echoed that honor the League of United Latin American man, Mr. John J. Broski. "Mr. Mac" as they lovingly referred to him, not Citizens on .this their sixty-ninth birthday. only taught them music, but character and LULAC was founded in Corpus Christi, CONGRATULATIONS TO GUAM Christian values necessary for successful liv­ Texas in 1929 and is the oldest and largest BUSINESS MAGAZINE ON THEIR ing. Hispanic civil rights organization in the coun­ 15TH ANNIVERSARY An · award, "Most Outstanding Musician" try. Since its beginning, LULAC has promoted was named in Mcfarlin's honor has been es­ the cause of Hispanic Americans in education, HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD tablished at the Stanton Preparatory College employment, economic development and civil rights. LULAC has established nationwide pro­ OF GUAM Band and is given annually to the most de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES serving student. grams for educational attainment, job training, The State of Florida has been fortunate to housing, scholarships, citizenship, and voter Tuesday, Febru ary 24, 1998 have shared the talents of Kernaa D. registration. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would Mcfarlin. LULAC has adopted a legislative platform like to take this opportunity to recognize Guam Mr. Mcfarlin passed on December 21, that promotes humanitarian relief for immi­ Business Magazine as it celebrates its 15th 1997. grants, increased educational opportunities for anniversary on March 1, 1998. This monthly our youth, and equal treatment for all His­ magazine has consistently provided Marianas panics in the United States and its territories, and Micronesian readers with lengthy analysis, SALUTE TO OUR WINTER including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. exciting, well written articles and in-depth cov­ OLYMPIANS In every endeavor, LULAC has stood for the erage of business trends and developments in rights of individuals. Through community out­ Guam, the Northern Marianas and the rest of HON. RON KIND reach, LULAC has touched the lives of thou­ Micronesia. For a decade and a half, Guam OF WISCONSIN sands of Hispanic members of society. Business Magazine has set journalistic stand­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My congratulations to the founders and ards in the region through consistent quality members of LULAC and my best wishes to production, proving wrong those who thought Tuesday, February 24, 1998 the continued success of this venerable orga­ a small community like Guam could not sup­ Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, the Olympics have nization on its sixty-ninth birthday. port such a sophisticated business journal. a history of promoting national pride and A logistical achievement in and of itself, memorable moments. Regardless of the sport Guam Business Magazine has never missed or background, the Olympics bring out the IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. BROSKI the publication or distribution of an issue, de­ best in athletes and brings our world together. spite occasional typhoons, airline disruptions A number of people from western Wisconsin HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH and distant printing schedules. Entering its made their mark in Nagano, each in their own OF OHIO 16th year of publication, Guam Business is the unique way that epitomizes the nature of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oldest monthly magazine in the western Pa-· games. cific. It has established itself as the publication Mike Martino from La Crosse, WI received a Tuesday, February 24 , 1998 of record for a variety of business statistics, in­ bronze medal for ice sculpting at the Olympic Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor cluding new business licenses, bankruptcies, Festival of the Arts in the Olympic Village. His the memory of John J. Broski for his years of new vehicle and home sales, and mortgage sculpture, "Nature's Way," depicted a winter service to Cleveland-area athletics and edu­ updates; thus serving as a useful tool for landscape of wind shaping the snow. cation. Mr. Broski was a dedicated educator tracking economic climates in Guam and the Curling had been an Olympic demonstration and mentor to students of all ages. Northern Marianas. sport numerous times before, but this was the Mr. Broski was destined for greatness from Guam Business Magazine was the brain­ first time it was included as a medal sport. Al­ the beginning of his high-school career. As a child of Joe T. Couch, president of Glimpses though the team came one spot short of a student at South High School, Mr. Broski of Guam, Inc., and Laling Cruz-Couch, execu­ bronze medal, Mike Peplinski from Eau Claire, earned six varsity letters and excelled in tive vice president, who saw the need to rate WI was able to compete even though he has sports, specifically baseball and basketball. the pulse of Guam's vibrant and growing busi­ a rare kidney disease and is scheduled to re ~ After playing freshman baseball at Western ness community and to provide that informa­ ceive a transplant. Michigan University, Mr. Broski Played minor- tion in a well-written, well-designed monthly February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1783 magazine. Despite the difficulties inherent in The society has donated close to $25,000 to was appointed Interim Clerk of the Courts. His publishing a magazine in a small island com­ help build a church in the Republic of Congo appointment in 1984 as Presiding Judge of the munity, Joe and Laling remained committed to (formerly Zaire), where the Adorno fathers Elyria District Court represented the highlight this risky business venture, established on have a mission supported by the organization. of a notable legal career. Throughout his ca­ March 1, 1983, and built it into the success it The Saint Ciro Society also supports the reer, Judge Howard has demonstrated the is today. Through the efforts of its founders Collegine Sisters in Tanzania and Father highest level of integrity and devotion to duty. and dedicated publisher, Stephen V. Nygard, Salerno's mission in Peru. Additionally, the so­ His efforts have won him respect and praise Guam Business Magazine is recognized as ciety has raised $15,000 to help acquire and from his friends and colleagues. the authority on business in Micronesia and send a much needed ambulance to the town Judge Howard has received numerous enjoys a reputation for accuracy and fairness. of Marineo. awards and honors from organizations Over the past 15 years, Guam Business The charity of the Saint Ciro Society is not throughout the State of Ohio. He received an Magazine, its staff, and many of its contrib­ limited to just foreign countries. In 1996, award for Superior Judicial Service from the uting writers have been recognized with nu­ $8,600 was donated to having a shrine in­ Supreme Court of Ohio, and an Honorary merous awards from the Guam Press Club, stalled in honor of Saint Ciro and in helping to Doctor of Law Degree from Capital University. the Marianas Chapter of the Society of Profes­ defray the costs of renovating the organiza­ He has also been recognized by the National sional Journalists, and Guam Media Awards. tion's church. Always an integral part of the Conference of Black Lawyers, and he received In return, Guam Business Magazine contrib­ community, the society helps all those in need the "Man of the Year" award on at least three utes to Guam's business community by annu­ by helping to pay rent or medical bills and, occasions. He is also a member of the Florida ally naming an Executive of the Year. Chosen every year at Christmas, the society collects A&M University Hall of Fame. Judge Howard's from nominees selected from Guam's own food for the needy. Over the past two years, memberships include the American Bar Asso­ business community, the Executive of the the collected food has been brought to the ciation; Ohio State Bar Association; and Lorain Year announcement is a much-anticipated food pantry at Mount Virgin. and Cuyahoga County Bar Associations. He is event. The award also is entering its 16th As a valued member of the community, the a member of the Lorain County Urban year. Saint Ciro Society provides yearly scholar­ League; the Association of Municipal/County With best wishes for continued success, I ships to worthy Italian-American students, one Judges; and the Ohio Judicial Foundation. congratulate Joe, Laling and Steve, and Guam each from Garfield and Lodi High Schools. Judge Howard is a former president of the Business Magazine's dedicated staff, Editor One year the society also provided a mobile Ohio State Bar Association. Sondra White; reporters Sarah Cresap and mammography unit to help screen for breast Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join in the Ap­ Abigail M. Wade; Sales Director Vicki L. An­ cancer and stands ready to do it again. preciation Banquet honoring Judge John How­ derson; Sales Representative Kimberlee B. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ ard. He is more than deserving of this special Hollingsworth; Production Director Dorie leagues, the members of the Saint Ciro Soci­ tribute. I take this opportunity to extend my Abdon; Art Director Masahide Muramatsu; and ety, and the community of North Jersey, in best wishes and applaud him for a job well Design and Production Coordinator Allan R. recognizing the many outstanding and invalu­ done. Abad. able services provided by the Saint Ciro Soci­ ety. It is only fitting that we honor the society on the occasion of the 1OOth Anniversary. A POEM IN TRIBUTE TO PFC. lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FERREL F. McDONNELL, UNITED SAINT CIRO SOCIETY STATES ARMY, 66TH PANTHER A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JUDGE DIVISION, COMPANY F, 262ND IN­ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. JOHN A. HOWARD FANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY HEADQUARTERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LOUIS STOm Tuesday, February 24, 1998 OF OHIO HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES call to your attention the 1OOth Anniversary of Tuesday, February 24, 1998 the Saint Ciro Society. The Saint Ciro Society Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Tuesday, February 24, 1998 will be celebrating this memorable occasion on join with others in saluting an outstanding Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recite Saturday, January 31st. member of the nation's judicial system. In just a Poem written by Tom Cordle that is a tribute The Saint Ciro Society was founded in 1898 a few days, on February 28, 1998, friends, to Pfc. Ferrel F. McDonnell and the soldiers of by Italian immigrants, many of whom came family and colleagues will honor Judge John the 66th Panther Division who died during the from the small town of Marineo in the Province A. Howard. Judge Howard recently retired as sinking of the S.S. Leopoldville on December of Palermo. Saint Ciro is the patron saint of Presiding Judge of the Elyria Municipal Court. 24, 1944. Marineo and it was only natural that these im­ At the Appreciation Banquet, he will be recog­ Hell is not the place you think migrants would dedicate their association to nized for a career built upon leadership and For I have seen its murky ink the Saint to whom they were so devoted. In commitment. Though there is fire down in that hole time, the Saint Ciro Society became the place I take special pride in saluting Judge How­ It's cold and wet and chills the soul where these immigrants could go and not feel ard. He is a good friend whom I admire and December Channel, dark and cruel Coffin on that mournful Yule isolated by language barriers and discrimina­ respect. I want to share with my colleagues Fifty years have passed away tion. It was a touch of home in a far away and others throughout the nation some infor­ Fifty years like yesterday- place. mation concerning this distinguished individual Christmas Eve of '44 As time passed, enough money was raised who is being honored. The Leopoldville just off shore to make it possible to buy a site where they Judge John A. Howard is a native of Elyria, Of Cherbourg and its dancing lights could go and feel accepted and share their ex­ Ohio, and graduated from Elyria High School. The U-Boat had us in her sights periences of living in a foreign land with their He attended Florida A&M University where he Torpedo caught us in the hold fellow "paisans." Eventually, a chapel was received Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of The water rushed in-Oh, so cold! built where Saint Ciro could be venerated. Science Degrees. He went on to attend Ohio Steel and wood and flesh all met Gathering at their site on Gaston Avenue in State University and Franklin University, re­ Oh, God! I wish I could forget! Garfield, New Jersey, members of the Saint ceiving his law degree in 1949. He was admit­ But heroes rose up everywhere Ciro Society pray in the chapel where masses ted to the Ohio State Bar that same year. Brave hearts fought their own despair To comfort wounded, dying, weak are often celebrated by local priests in addition Mr. Speaker, John Howard was appointed And tried to find the words to speak to priests visiting from other countries. to the Elyria Mayor's Court in 1954. His career They gave their all that some might live The Saint Ciro Society has a long history of also included service as City Prosecutor and Till they had nothing left to give association with Our Lady of Mount Virgin City Solicitor, and Chief Adult Probation Offi­ Then prayed to find the strength to stand Church as well as aiding numerous charities. cer for Lorain County. In 1983, Judge Howard "God, Oh God, make me a man!" 1784 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 The Brilliant came through churning seas breathed life into numerable commendable Today, in honor of Black History Month, I hope Answering our urgent pleas acts. Not only did Lindsay involve herself in that the citizens of North Florida will take a She pulled along our starb'rd side volunteer work, but invested time in broad­ moment to recognize the work that FAMU and " J ump or die!," her crewmen cried ening her physical and artistic skills. While Dr. Humphries have done to make high-quality Men climbed up on t he rolling rail And prayed somehow t hey would not fail much of what is directed towards young peo­ higher education available to the nation's Afri ­ To breach that twenty feet and odd­ ple is prescriptive in nature, it is important to can-American students. And leaped in to the arms of God note that these acts were of Lindsay's own de­ In addition, I would like to encourage my Some conquered space and borrowed time sign and were completed with her own re­ constituents to take time to participate in Black An d made the Brilliant or its lines solve. History Month. Last month, in honor of Martin But .others lost their deadly bet Upon review of Lindsay's achievements, Luther King , Jr. Day, I took part in several pro­ And plunged into the dark, cold, wet one is particularly struck by the considerable grams throughout North Florida to commemo­ And swallowing sea and fo ught for breath amount of time that was devoted to obtaining rate the legacy of Dr. King. I found these And knew the briny taste of death this award. Hundreds of hours over the course events to be a wonderful way to learn more Or fo ught the water's clawing pull of months were invested. Clearly, Lindsay rec­ about the history of our nation's African-Amer­ Till they were crushed between the hulls ognizes the immense value of giving one's ican leaders, and also an opportunity to come Strong', young soldiers watching wept time to others. It is my hope that your actions together with other community members to For promises would not be kept foreshadow a life distinguished by the pursuit share in celebration. I greatly enjoyed attend­ For children t hey had never seen of new challenges. ing both FAMU and Florida State University's For all t he dying of their dreams Congratulations Lindsay! Best wishes to you Som e were but boys, som e not quite men events honoring Dr. King and participating in But t hey would not be boys again for continued success. Jackson County's Day of Service, among F or only men survived such sights other events. I hope that the people of North And all grew old in that one night 1998 CONGRESSIONAL OBSERVANCE Florida will use Black History Month as a Cherbourg glittered on the shore OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH chance to learn more about the great role that Laughing at our dreams of war African-Americans play in every facet of our To die and never fire a shot SPEECH OF human society; for when we recognize the To die and never know for what contributions of each individual to the whole, No glory, only senseless waste HON. ALLEN BOYD we can · unify to build a more perfect America. With salty, oily aftertaste OF FLORIDA No glory, only drowning dance­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENT ATIVES Death by simple, crazy chance Wednesday, February 11 , 1998 THE BROOKLYN IRISH-AMERICAN But death is not the end of things PARADE For th ose who've fe lt its searing sting Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, since 1926, Amer­ For hearts that will forever feel ica has designated February as Black History For wounds that never really heal Month, a time when we honor the achieve­ HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER We pay with photos, black and whi te ments of African-American leaders and their OF NEW YORK We pay with voices in the night contributions to our great nation. This month IN THE HOUSE OF REPR ESENTATIVES We ask t he endless haunting why? also provides us with an opportunity to reflect Tuesday, February 24, 1998 A son or husband had t o die upon the progress that Americans have made Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I submit the What matters why the soldier falls? as a nation in our struggle to promote the con­ What matters but the answered call? following: Whereas, The Brooklyn Irish Amer­ Who measures sacrifices made? stitutional ideals of liberty, equality, and jus­ ican Parade Committee's organization and Who dares deny the price was paid? tice. In honor of Black History Month, I would purpose is to honor the cultural, educational And there are channels yet t o cross like to take a moment to recognize Florida Ag­ and historical contributions and accomplish­ And wars to fight that can' t be lost ricultural and Mechanical University, a Histori­ ments of the Irish to their community, borough, And men will die and do their part cally Black College in my district that has been city, state and nation; and Till freedom rings in every heart nationally recognized not only for the great Af­ Whereas, This parade encourages a knowl­ So let there be no bitter tears rican-American leaders that it has produced, edge and appreciation of an ancient Irish herit­ Let us remem ber better years but for also its success in fostering these sa­ age; and And th ose whose blood has bought and paid cred constitutional principles. Whereas, This annual event is a celebration That we might live lives unafraid At a time when there is an urgent need for of Brooklyn's cultural diversity and richness; And let us honor valiant men greater access for minorities to higher edu­ F or here t onigh t, we say again and There is but one t hing worth the price cation, FAMU has risen to meet the challenge. Whereas, This parade takes place in historic Of such unselfish sacrifice The school opened its doors on October 3, Park Slope on the hallowed ground of the Bat­ " Freedom !" " Freedom!" " Freedom!" 1887, when segregation was required by law, tle of Brooklyn and commemorates the Mary­ with 15 students and one professor, but today, landers, Irish Freedom Fighters and Ameri­ student enrollment is over 10,000. Even more cans of other ethnic backgrounds who gave IN HONOR OF LINDSAY LEACH, impressive is the caliber of students that their lives to secure independence for our BRONZE CONGRE S SIONAL AWARD FAMU draws to its campus each year: the America; and WINNER school competes with Harvard annually for the Whereas, The Spirit of '76 was, and still is, highest number of National Achievement the ideal of the Brooklyn Irish American Pa­ HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE Scholars. Recognizing FAMU's high quality rade; and OF PENNSYLVANIA education program, last year Time magazine Whereas, This year's parade is dedicated to IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENT ATIVES and Princeton Review named FAMU The Col­ the memory of Patrick Heaney, Orum Major of lege of the Year. · the Clann Eireann Pipe Band of Brooklyn, for Tuesday, February 24 , 1998 FAMU's recent successes can be attributed over forty years, and who was a loyal sup­ Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in to its President, Dr. Frederick S. Humphries. porter of the Committee; and praise of an outstanding young adult from the Dr. Humphries has also received national rec­ Whereas, This year's Parade Theme is the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, ognition; last month, The Orlando Sentinel bicentennial of the "Rebellion of 1798" when Ms. Lindsay Leach , a Congressional Award named him the Floridian of the Year, an award 100,000 Irish men, women and children, with medal recipient. Lindsay's commitment to self­ that the paper grants each year to a person inspiration from the American Revolution, rose development and community involvement who has made the most outstanding contribu­ up with bare hands and pitch forks to over­ serves as an inspiration to people of all ages, tion to Florida. Dr. Humphries has tirelessly throw British occupation and oppression; arid and illustrates the accomplishments that come committed his time and energy to promoting Whereas, This year the Parade continues with hard work and determination. the interests of FAMU and making the school the memorialization of the Great Famine Without motivation, however, hard work and and its community what it is today. (1845-1850), when hunger and starvation determination are destined to remain Black History Month is a time to celebrate devastated Ireland and its people with esti­ unfulfilled ideals. Lindsay's motivation the achievements of African-Americans. mates of a million and a half who perished in February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1785 Ireland, on coffin ships and in the fever sheds; Merz from Greenwich and Angela Ruggiero Just a year later, his accomplishments as and who is presently attending Choate Rosemary Local President were so impressive that he Whereas, The memory of the victims and Hall in Wallingford. was appointed by U.S. General President M.A. survivors of when Ireland starved is sacred The Women's Gold Medal in hockey is a Hutcheson to the International organizing staff. great step forward for women and marks their and never to be forgotten; and In this position, Pat met carpenters from Whereas, "The Great Famine'.' brought one contribution to athletics. The women's team's throughout the free world and gained a greater million of Erin's sons and daughters to the port brilliant play showed not only their talent but of New York; and their love of the sport. The team showed that insight into the problems facing the labor Whereas, It is only fitting that this year's a desire to prove themselves and earn respect movement at the halfway mark of the 20th Grand Marshal is William W. Whelan, Presi­ for their game could lead to success. Women century. dent of New York City Fire Department Emer­ athletes prevailed in the 1998 Winter Olym­ In 1957, Pat was appointed a General Rep­ ald Society and Chairman of the Great Hunger pics, winning eight of the thirteen medals resentative and assigned to the Niagara earned by the United States. As Cammi Memorial to be erected at Battery Park, New Power Project, one of the largest construction York in memory of the victims and survivors of Granato (captain of the 1998 United States undertakings in U.S. history. Pat served as "AN GORTA MOR", now, therefore, be it Women's Olympic Hockey Team) carried the Resolved, That this Legislative Body pause flag in the closing ceremonies, she became a Chairman of the Labor-Management Com­ in its deliberations to commend the Brooklyn symbol of the ideals that we cherish so deeply mittee of the entire operation. Irish American Parade Committee on its twen­ for our youth: heart, dedication, and unity, the Pat continued to advance through the ranks ty third Annual Parade to be held on Sunday, kind of ideals that we now find in women ath­ of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and March 15, 1998; its Grand Marshal, William letes like Connecticut's Gretchen Ulion. Joiners. In 1966, he was appointed Assistant This Gold Medal, earned by the United W. Whelan, and his Aides, Sister Elizabeth to the General President; in 1969, he sue­ States in the first-ever full medal Women's Hill, President of St. Joseph's College and Ed­ ceeded to the position of First District Board ucator; Richie O'Shea, Band Leader rep­ Olympic Hockey competition is a sign of things Member; and in 1974 he was promoted to the resenting Irish Culture; James Buckley rep­ to come. As Jack Edwards of ESPN Sports high office of Second General Vice President resenting Irish Business, Buckleys of Flatbush Zone remarked, "They brought home the glit­ and Kennedys of Breezy Point; Frank Carroll, tering gold. They'll have the rest of their lives of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and President of the United Irish Counties of New to savor its aura." Joiners of America. He advanced to First Gen­ York; Mildred Kane representing Kings County eral Vice President in 1980. Ladies A.O.H.; Michael Fitzgerald, President THE PASSING OF PATRICK J. After 37 years of devotion to the well being of Brooklyn's Shamrocks Gaelic Sports Club; CAMPBELL of his fellow carpenters and to the labor move­ Alfred F. Donohue, Kings County A.O.H.; Spe­ ment, Patrick J. Campbell became General cial Parade Honoree: Heinz M. Popp, Presi­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN President of the United Brotherhood of Car­ dent of Bay Ridge Car World and 1998 Bene­ OF NEW YORK penters and Joiners of America when his factor to the Irish Community of New York; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Parade Chairperson, Kathleen McDonagh; predecessor retired, on November 1, 1982. Dance Chairperson, Mary McMullan; Journal Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that Pat Chairperson, James McDonagh; Raffle Chair­ Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep Campbell was just as willing and eager to help person, Helen O'Shea; Parade Officers, Mem­ regret that I inform our colleagues of the pass­ and advise after his rise to the National Presi­ bers and all the citizens of Brooklyn, partici­ ing of one of the outstanding labor leaders in dency as he was prior to it. He never forgot pating in this important and memorable event; our nation, an individual whose footsteps will his roots in Rockland County, and never hesi­ and be it further be difficult to fill. tated to step forward any time he thought he Resolved, That copies of this Resolution, Patrick J. Campbell is one of the few last could be of assistance to my efforts. I shall suitably engrossed, be transmitted to William members of a generation that truly knew the never forget the superb advice and assistance W. Whelan, his Aides and the Brooklyn Irish meaning of the word hardship. He is one of American Parade Committee in Brooklyn. the last who learned at an early age that hard with which Pat was so generous. He was truly work is the path not just to success, but to of great help to me in the burdens of public survival. service. CONGRATULATIONS TO UNITED Pat was born in New York City on July 22, Pat received many honors and awards STATES WOMEN'S GOLD MEDAL 1918, and was orphaned six years later. This HOCKEY TEAM throughout the years, and continued to serve was an era when child welfare and social as Vice President of the New York State AFL­ services were limited, so Pat went to work at CIO, as Director for the Board of the Urban HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY a tender, young age. And work he did: shining Development Corporation for the State of New OF CONNECTICUT shoes, hawking newspapers, and working in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES candy-making factory. York as a Board Member of the Federal Com­ mittee on Apprenticeship, on the Executive Tuesday, February 24, 1998 At the age of 20, Pat moved to Rockland County, New York, in what is now my Con­ Board of the maritime Trades Department, and Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ gressional District. He became an employee at in many other positions. er, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join the Rockland State Hospital, but three years Mr. Speaker, I invite our colleagues to join with me in recognizing the incredible achieve­ later his career was nipped in the bud with the in mourning the passing of a true gentleman ment of the United States Gold Medal Wom­ dropping of enemy bombs on Pearl Harbor. en's Hockey Team. I am particularly proud Pat, at the age of 23, enlisted in the Army Air who personified the best that the labor union that Gretchen Ulion of Connecticut's First Dis­ Force, and was one of the many of us who movement has to offer, and to join me in ex­ trict played as a member of this team. Gretch­ saw action in the South Pacific. pressing our condolences to his widow, Cath­ en is an accomplished hockey player, having Soon after he returned to Rockland County, erine Keane; his sons, Patrick and Kevin; his played on three United States Women's Na­ after a distinguished career of heroism in the daughter, Cynthia; and his six grandchildren. tional Teams. Gretchen also left a legacy of service throughout World War Two, Pat signed Although no mere words spoken today can records at Dartmouth College. She excelled up as an apprentice in Local Union #964, possible help ease their grief, they may take while playing for the Big Green, setting 11 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. some comfort in knowing that many of us Dartmouth and 4 Ivy League records. She is Someone with Pat's talents, drive, and deter­ share their sense of loss on the passing of also a hero off the ice. Prior to the Olympic mination to work was not going to be kept this remarkable, big-hearted gentleman, Pat­ games, Gretchen taught high school math and down for long. He quickly moved up the lad­ rick J. Campbell. history at the Pingree school in Massachu­ der: to journeyman, to carpenter, foreman, setts. She plans to continue teaching in the fu­ general construction foreman, superintendent, ture. Gretchen is joined on the team by two and, finally, he was elected President of Local other members with Connecticut roots: Sue Union #964 in 1954. 1786 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 MR. TIM M OORE AND THE ST U- honorable mention during the 1988- 89 sea­ The Medicare Universal Product Number DENTS OF H E RITAGE CHRISTIAN son. Act will empower Medicare to know precisely HIGH SCHOOL ARE 'WE THE PEO- At the University of New Hampshire Erin led what items are being supplied to older Ameri­ PLE' CHAMPIONS the women's hockey team to a record of 54- cans and to tailor reimbursement levels appro­ 14-4. She was a four-time ECAC goalie of the priately. This bill requires all medical equip­ HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA year, the University's 1992-93 Woman Athlete ment paid for by Medicare to have a Universal of the Year, twice ECAC player of the week, OF WISCONSIN Product Number-very similar to the bar and a two-time Concordia University tour­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES codes on groceries. When suppliers submit nament player of the game. Her women's claims for reimbursement, they will identify Tuesday, February 24, 1998 hockey record of 46 saves in one game still items by UPN. Medicare will know exactly Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stands. Her collegiate save percentage was what equipment has been provided and reim­ recognize truly outstanding students from an impressive 91 percent. burse accordingly. West Allis, WI. Together with their teacher, Mr. After a career on minor league hockey Most Americans probably believes Medicare Tim Moore, a group of students from Heritage teams, Erin began concentrating on the na­ already operates this way. Unfortunately, it Christian High School united hard work and tional team with the hope of making the trip to does not. Medicare currently reimburses for dedication and have been judged this year's Nagano. Unfortunately, she was one of the medical equipment under broad categories State of Wisconsin 'We the People' cham­ last cuts. known as billing codes. A single billing code pions. But no doubt many of the stars on the wom­ may cover hundreds of items across a wide Heritage Christian High School students en's hockey team, whose triumph ranks with price range. Within a billing code, Medicare have consistently succeeded at the 'We the that of the men's team in that glorious 1980 pays an average cost based on a complicated People' competitions, this year being the sec­ Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, now in our formula. Billing codes can be confusing for ond time in recent years that a group has 22nd district, were first inspired by Erin Whit­ equipment suppliers and are easily manipu­ emerged victorious from the event. This con­ ten. lated by unscrupulous suppliers. sistency is no accident, and would not be pos­ It was she who proved that women, too, UPNs will help revolutionize the way Medi­ sible without an impassioned interest by both have the toughness it takes to play organized care pays for medical equipment and accounts Mr. Moore and his students in the Constitution hockey, and that given a chance, a team of for the program's spending. The bill will im­ of our nation. talented athletes like Erin Whitten play an ex­ prove Medicare in three important ways. The 'We the People' program, funded by the citing brand of hockey. First, UPNs will help Medicare reduce fraud U.S. Department of Education by an act of Erin is determined to stay in shape and and abuse by identifying exactly what equip­ Congress, compels students to critically exam­ make the team that represents us in the 2002 ment is being supplied. Inspectors will be able ine our Nation's Constitution and provides an Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. I, for one, to verify precisely what equipment was billed arena in which students can explore the intri­ would advise every one not to bet that she for and whether it was provided. · cacies of the document. With the help of a doesn't make the team . She has already prov­ Second, UPNs will cut waste by allowing team of volunteers from outside the school, en herself, and any future history of U.S. Medicare to pay an accurate price for indi­ the students studied the history of the docu­ women's hockey that's worth reading will de­ vidual items, instead of wasting money by ment and considered its present day applica­ vote a long chapter to this gutsy, talented ath­ paying a higher average price when less ex­ tions. lete. pensive items are supplied. I would like to again congratulate Mr. Moore And so, Mr. Speaker, please join me in pay­ Third, UPNs will make the program simpler ing tribute to a remarkable young lady, Erin and the students from Heritage Christian High and fairer for suppliers. They will eliminate the Whitten of Glens Falls. School , and wish them continued success in confusing billing codes and ensure that sup­ this year's national competition in Washington, pliers receive a fair price for all products, in­ D.C. INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE stead of overpaying for some and underpaying UNIVERSAL PRODUCT NUMBER for others. ACT I am proud to be introducing this bill with ERIN WHITTEN- A GUSTY AND Rep. AMO HOUGHTON of Corning, an out­ TALENTED ATHLETE HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER standing legislator known for his important contribution to health care issues. I would also OF NEW YORK like to note that this legislation has already HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK been endorsed by Health Industry Distributors Tuesday, February 24, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES Association and the National Association for Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to an­ Medical Equipment Services. Tuesday, February 24, 1998 nounce that today I will introduce the Medicare The current system is wasteful and vulner­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, there's one Universal Product Number Act, an important able to abuse. UPNs are a common-sense so­ face missing from that Wheaties box, and it's bill to cut waste, fraud and abuse in the Medi­ lution to make Medicare a wise health con­ that of Erin Whitten of Glens Falls, New York. care program. sumer on behalf of older Americans, tax­ Mr. Speaker, I was enormously proud of our In 1996, the federal government conducted payers, and medical equipment suppliers triumphant women's hockey team and their the first-ever comprehensive audit of Medi­ alike. success in Nagano, Japan. And I got a kick care's books. This audit revealed that Medi­ out of their securing that sure proof of success care was losing more than $23 billion every in American sports, a team photo gracing that year to waste, fraud , and abuse-almost 14 NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE "breakfast of champions," Wheaties. percent of the program's budget. This level of PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION Who's Erin Whitten? Erin Whitten is the waste and fraud is simply unacceptable. Medi­ ACT OF 1998 young lady who made it all possible. In 1993, care must make better use of the hard-earned Erin Whitten , then a goalie with the Toledo taxpayer dollars that fund this important pro­ SPEECH OF Storm, was the first women goalie to post a gram. HON. STENY H. HOYER regular season in a professional hockey game. One of the most important ways Medicare OF MARYLAND It wasn't the first "first" for Erin. can reduce waste, fraud and abuse is by re­ IN THE HOUSE OF R EPRESENTATIVES She raised some eyebrows when she was forming its durable medical equipment pro­ only seven years old in the Adirondack Youth gram. Durable medical equipment includes Wednesday, February 11 , 1998 Hockey Association. The Glens Falls High supplies like catheters, wheelchairs, walkers, Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in School Boy's Hockey Team posted a 21 - 9- 2 and ostomy supplies needed by older patients. support of S. 927, the National Sea Grant Col­ record with Erin blocking 84.6 percent of the One of the greatest problems in the medical lege Program Authorization. We have needed shots against her. She was the first female to equipment program is that the current system to re-authorize the Sea Grant Program since play in the Division II high school state cham­ does not tell Medicare exactly what items are 1995 and I want to applaud Representatives pionships. And she was an all-conference being supplied and paid for. SAXTON, YOUNG , ABERCROMBIE and FARR for February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1787 their leadership on this increasingly important our turn. The people of my district will not ac- Additionally, Joe is also Executive Secretary issue: cept "no" for an answer. for Social Ministries. In this capacity, Joe is re­ Mr. Speaker, the Sea Grant Program was sponsible as CEO of CFCS and oversees the established in 1966 to improve the conserva­ activities of four other Social Services Agen­ tion, management, and utilization of marine re­ HONORING JOHN B. PERERA cies and the Department of Parish Social Min­ sources. Modeled after the highly successful istries. He directs Social Ministries with a Land Grant College Program, Sea Grant has HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH budget of $25 million. become a National leader in conducting ma­ OF OHIO Joe's impressive resume does not stop rine research. This research is conducted at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES here. Before joining CFCS in April of 1997, Joe served as Vice-President of Long-Term 29 designated Sea Grant colleges but the pro­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 and Ambulatory Care Services, Assistant Vice­ gram disseminates their findings to over 300 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor hundred colleges and universities across the President of Long Term Care Services, and in the memory of John B. Perera, for his dedica­ many capacities with the Diocese of country. One of these Sea Grant designees is tion to worthy causes, his numerous years of the University of Maryland which is located in Paterson's Department of Persons with Dis­ service, and for his devotion to the continu­ my District. Maryland is a leader in living ma­ abilities. He also served as a Co-Director and ance of humanity. House Parent at the Murray House from Sep­ rine and estuarine resources research and I Born in New York City, Mr. Perera, because can attest to quality of the research conducted tember of 1971 to June of 1976. of his staunch Quaker faith, executed his mili­ In addition to his administrative skills and through the program. tary duties in the Korean War by doing social experience, Joe has vast educational and As a Member from a coastal district, I am work in Mexico and El Salvador for the gov­ teaching experience. He is currently service as acutely aware of the problems confronting our ernment. He studied at Ohio State University Field Instructor at Rutgers University's Grad­ marine environment. This spring and summer and held many jobs before finally arriving in uate School of Social Work, a position he has we saw how critically important research is Cleveland to work as a truck driver for a food held before in the late 1970's and mid-1980's with the outbreak of Pfiesteria in the upper cooperative. Unfortunately during his tenure as at Rutgers, Fordham University, Ramapo Col­ Chesapeake Bay. At the time of the outbreak, a truck driver, Mr. Perera acquired a res­ lege, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Wil­ we were not certain about the most basic facts piratory illness that led to his retirement on liam Paterson College. Joe has also served as about the organism, exactly what conditions disability. an Adjunct Faculty member at St. Elizabeth's triggered it to become lethal, how it attacked Mr. Perera's retirement can be seen as a College, in the Department of Business Ad­ fish, and the potential danger this organism blessing though. Mr. Perera took advantage of ministration and Sociology. posed to humans. his retirement to pursue causes relevant to the An honors graduate, Joe has an M.P.A. de­ The Chesapeake Bay, Mr. Speaker, is not survival of the human race and the advance­ gree in Health Care from Rutgers. He has two only a National ecological treasure but is one ment of human rights. He served on numerous M.A. degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling of the most abundant and productive places to councils and committees, most notably the Si­ from Seton Hall University, and in Special conduct research. In addition to Pfiesteria, the erra Club, Coalition for a Clean Environment, Education from William Paterson College. Joe Bay has seen the oyster population, which is and the American Lung Association. Mr. also has a B.A. degree in Sociology from so vital ecologically and economically, threat­ Perera testified in front of state committees to Seton Hall. He graduated from all of these ened by Dermo and MSX viruses. Sea Grant stop the dumping of nuclear waste, cham­ schools with honors. Joe is also involved with numerous profes­ has been the leader in the Oyster Disease Re­ pioned the issues of improving low-income sional and civic associations, and currently search Program and fully six million dollars housing and women's rights, and dem­ serves as President of CFCS, Straight & Nar­ per year is specifically earmarked in the re-au­ onstrated for causes he strongly believed in row, the Father English Multi-Purpose Com­ thorization for oyster and Pfiesteria study. such as the environment and health care. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all my colleagues Mr. Perera's activism portrays him as a munity Center. He is a member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Red Cross, to support this legislation to reauthorize this model American citizen. His peaceful dem­ the Federal Emergency Management Agency critically important environmental program. onstrations in support of his most cherished (Passaic County), the Association for Special values and issues will never be forgotten. He Children . & Families, and the West Milford leaves behind two sons, one daughter, his fa­ CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM Board of Education. ther, four grandchildren, a brother, three sis­ Joe is married and is the father of three chil­ HON. RON KIND ters, and a legacy of true patriotism. dren. My fellow colleagues, please join me in sa­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ OF WISCONSIN luting the life of Mr. John B. Perera. leagues, and Joe's family and friends, in rec­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognition of Joseph F. Duffy's many out­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH F. DUFFY standing and invaluable contributions to our Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, today and for the society. rest of this week, the U.S. Senate is consid­ HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. ering bipartisan campaign finance reform leg­ OF NEW JERSEY HONORING MRS. BETTY WILHELM islation. This is an issue whose time is long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR HER SERVICE TO THE COF­ overdue. I rise today to applaud the Senate Tuesday, February 24, 1998 FEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC leadership for their willingness to allow a vote PARTY AND CONGRATULATING to come to the floor of the Senate. This does Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HER FOR BEING AWARDED THE not mean that passage of a reform bill is guar­ call to your attention Joseph F. Duffy of the TITLE OF " MRS. DEMOCRAT" anteed. It is, however, a significant step for­ Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Joe is ward. being honored on Sunday, February 15, 1998 Mr. Speaker I have documented over the on the occasion of the 28th Annual Murray HON. BOB CLEMENT past six months the need to schedule a vote House Dinner Dance. OF TENNESSEE on the floor of the House. I have spoken daily Joe is. currently serving as Executive Direc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about the importance of this issue to the peo­ tor of Catholic Family & Community Services Tuesday, February 24, 1998 ple of my district. There is little more I can say (CFCS). As Executive Director, he is respon­ Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to convince you to move this issue forward sible for the delivery of social services to cli­ honor Mrs. Betty Wilhelm for her service to the and give Members of Congress an opportunity ents in Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties, Coffee County democratic party and congratu­ to make their position known to the public. and oversees a budget of $6.5 million. These lating her for being awarded the title of "Mrs. I simply ask that as we consider a light leg­ services include assistance to emotionally Democrat." islation schedule this week we find some time troubled children and adults, persons with dis­ The honor of being chosen Mrs. Democrat to bring to a vote a true bipartisan campaign abilities, individuals with AIDS, the elderly, stems from life-time support of the party, dedi­ finance reform bill. The Senate has dem­ homeless, jobless, refugees, immigrants, and cation to the democratic process and an un­ onstrated leadership on this issue, it is now persons seeking to adopt. ceasing energy for volunteerism. 1788 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 Mrs. Democrat, Betty Wilhelm , is a native of IN HONOR OF THE DETROIT nications Corporation of Augusta, Georgia, Coffee County and a dedicated servant for the SHOREWAY COMMUNITY DEVEL­ "The Examiner" publishes daily news in the Democratic Party. Any time she is called, she OPMENT ORGANIZATION greater Independence and Blue Springs areas is available to help, most of the time behind of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, our community is the scenes. She does not offer her assistance HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH fortunate to have the commitment and leader­ in order to get publicity; instead, Mrs. Wilhelm OF OHIO ship of the Weir family, as well as other dedi­ chooses to work quietly, but enthusiastically. IN THE HOUSE OF REPR.l!}SENTATIVES cated publishers like Colonel Southern and former co-publisher Frank Rucker, who remain Mrs. Wilhelm has received a number of Tuesday, February 24, 1998 committed to communicating the news of the awards in her 26-year capacity as a teacher at Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor day and serving their community. It is with Coffee County New Union School. In 1974, the accomplishments of the Detroit Shoreway great pride that I salute "The Examiner" on she was named "Outstanding Young Educa­ Community Development Organization on its 100 years of success. On Thursday, February tor" by the Kiwanis Club, and in 1996, she 25th anniversary of service to the Cleveland 19, 1998 I have the distinct honor of joining was named Coffee County 4-H Teacher/lead­ community. "The Examiner" family in celebrating their er. She is listed in "Who's Who in America." The Detroit Shoreway Community Develop­ 1OOth anniversary. Mrs. Wilhelm's honors don't always come in ment Organization prides itself on establishing the form of awards. She is active in commu­ close relations with members of the Cleveland community to promote neighborhood develop­ 1998 CONGRESSIONAL OBSERVANCE nity volunteerism, in her church and serves on ment. During the organization's tenure, numer­ OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH the board of directors of the Arrowheads to ous neighborhoods throughout Cleveland have Aerospace Museum. She has been active in SPEECH OF seen the positive effects of Detroit Shoreway's several Democratic campaigns, working to en­ work. By cooperating with community leaders, HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY sure that Democratic candidates are elected. civic groups, and Cleveland citizens, the De- OF MASSACHUSETTS This committed citizen embodies the kind of troit Shoreway Community Development Orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES energy, enthusiasm and dedication that we nization has accomplished its goal of devel- Wednesday, February 11 , 1998 should all strive for. Mrs. Wilhelm is a grass­ oping successful neighborhood improvements roots campaigner who works to get voters out in the Cleveland area. Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, while we cele- on election day. Because of her work, and the My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting the brate the many accomplishments and con­ work of people like her, Coffee County has not Detroit Shoreway Community Development tributions that African Americans have brought gone Republican for many years. Organization on their 25th anniversary of pro- to our diverse country this month, I would like moting successful economic development for to bring to the attention of my colleagues an I congratulate Betty Wilhelm on her lifetime Cleveland neighborhoods. · individual whose spiritual faith and dedication achievement award and I commend her for to inner-city children has been an inspiration her years of commitment. to many. CELEBRATING THE lOOTH ANNI­ Rev. Walter Murray graduated from Harvard VERSARY OF THE INDEPEND­ School of Divinity in 1986 and for the past ENCE EXAMINER eight years, has been Pastor at Zion Baptist CONGRATULATING THE GIRL Church in Lynn, Massachusetts. During his SCOUTS OF AP AL ACHEE BEND HON. KAREN McCARTHY tenure at Zion Baptist he founded the "Inroads OF MISSOURI New England" program and provided transpor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation to inner-city children who otherwise HON. ALLEN BOYD would not be able to attend program events. Tuesday, February 24, 1998 OF F'LORlDA Last fall, Rev. Murray was honored for his Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I work with Inroads New England. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am honored today to rise on behalf of former The co-founder of the Essex County Com­ President Harry Truman's home town daily munity Organization, Rev. Murray also helped Tuesday , February 24, 1998 newspaper, "The Examiner" which is cele­ create the Jump Start program in the base­ Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to con­ brating its 100th anniversary. ''The Exam­ ment of his church, which provided after­ gratulate twelve outstanding young women iner's" reflective motto for the celebration school activities for latchkey children. He is a from the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee "proud past, exciting future" is certainly appro­ member of the Swampscott, Massachusetts Bend who were honored with the Girl Scouts priate. Having been founded on February 19, Rotary Club and has assisted in the develop­ of the United States of America Gold Award. 1898 as ''The Jackson Examiner" by Colonel ment of youth leadership weekends. He has William Southern, Jr., "The Examiner" serves been honored with the Massachusetts Ecu­ Linda F. Brown, Cheryl Leigh Collins, Katie eastern Jackson County, Missouri as a daily menical Council of Churches award for Ecu­ Copeland, Lucy Donnellan, Elizabeth Fraser, newspaper. With a rich heritage of journalism, menism, the First Decade Award from Harvard Amber Lanier, Ashley Luten, Antonia McDon­ the newspaper captures the essence of life in Alumni Association, and the Childrens De­ ald, Francesca Simmons, Jessica Stewart, Pa­ former President Harry Truman's home com­ fense Fund National Achievement Award. tricia Welch, and Jennifer E. Weldon have munity. Frederick Douglass once said, "I cannot now become a part of the elite few who have ''The Examiner" maintains an operating phi­ allow myself to be insensitive to the wrongs earned the highest achievement award in Girl losophy which "counts the day lost when you and suffering of any part of the great family of Scouts, the Gold Award. or your company has not done something to man." Rev. Murray personifies the words of This prestigious award symbolizes out­ benefit the community it serves." The news­ the great abolitionist and civil rights leader standing accomplishments in the areas of paper staff is committed to sound Midwestern through his selfless dedication and spiritual leadership, community service, career plan­ principles and dedicated to serving its readers. devotion the children who are often neglected ning, and personal development. I hope that "The Examiner" as we know it today has and forgotten. His work has touched the lives they each will share with their communities the evolved into a pillar in the community during of hundreds of children and adults and he knowledge and experience they gained its century of service to Jackson County. Now continues to influence more and more individ­ uals every day. In our lifetime, we are fortu­ throughout their years as Girl Scouts. celebrating its 1OOth year in business, ''The Examiner" also celebrates its first year of nate to know at least one person with such On behalf of the citizens of North Florida, I being on-line with interactive journalism. philanthropic commitment, and as we com­ want to express my appreciation for the patri­ The publication has been led since 1986 by memorate Black History Month, I am honored otism and dedication of these young women publisher Ben F. Weir, Jr. who through his to call Rev. Murray a constituent, a dear and confidence in their leadership and ability leadership has continued to ensure that "The friend, and an individual who truly represents to guide our communities to a brighter tomor­ Examiner" remains on the cutting edge of the achievements of African Americans to our row. journalism. Currently held by Morris Commu- society. February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1789 TWO MINNESOTANS ON THE U.S. During his college years, he was the wood­ Dave's Supermarkets have exemplified the WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM SHARE wind section leader in the band and orchestra. attitude of community improvement and well­ IN OLYMPIC VICTORY Kernaa credits Leander Kirksey with out­ being during its many years of operation. With standing woodwind instruction. In 1943, Mr. the opening of the Ohio City store, 93 locals, HON. BRUCE F. VENTO McFarlin was inducted into the U.S. Army and most of whom were unemployed or in low-in­ OF MINNESOTA soon became a member of the famous 92nd come jobs, now receive union wage pay­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Infantry Division Band. During his military ca­ checks and even health care benefits and reer, he attained the rank of Sergeant. pension plans. Dave's gave them the oppor­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 After leaving the army, Kernaa returned to tunity tb reintegrate themselves into the work­ Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this Florida A&M where he participated in the col­ force, thus improving their lifestyles and revi­ opportunity to bring the attention of my col­ lege bands under the direction of William P. talizing the neighborhood. The attitude of leagues to the accomplishments of our U.S. Foster. Because of Mr. McFarlin's experience Dave's Supermarkets and its owners, the Women's Hockey Team, who recently won the and training, he was able to provide valuable Saltzman family, has clearly affected the life of gold medal in the 1998 Winter Olympics in assistance and leadership in the development the Ohio City community for the better. Nagano, Japan. I am particularly honored to of the newly re-activated college band pro­ Employees of the newly-constructed Dave's mention two Minnesotans who shared in the gram. reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the February 16 victory over Canada, Alana Upon graduation, Kernaa McFarlin was ap­ neighborhood and are friendly, energetic, and Blahoski of St. Paul and Jenny Schmidgall of pointed to be ·the first official band director at optimistic. by mixing the local characteristics Edina. Stanton Senior High in Jacksonville, Florida. of the "general store" with the modern super­ Alana Blahoski, who is 23 years old, played During his tenure as the band director, he market experience, Dave's provides a wel­ on boy's teams at Johnson High School, tradi­ earned a Master's Degree from the New York come community atmosphere. Truly, Dave's tionally one of the best Minnesota high school University. McFarlin's bands amassed a total Supermarkets offer intrinsic American values hockey teams. She later played on the men's of nineteen consecutive years of superior rat­ that we all cherish: congeniality, supportive hockey team at Providence College in Rhode ings in the Florida Association of Band Direc­ customer service, and a friendly atmosphere Island. This has been her third year with Team tors and the Florida Bandmasters Association in which to shop. USA. Jenny Schmidgall was in eighth grade contests. My fellow colleagues, please join me in sa­ when she started playing women's hockey at Other highlights of the achievements of this luting Dave's Supermarkets and the employ­ Edina High School. At 19 years old, she is the band include: Being selected as Florida's rep­ ees of the Dave's Ohio City store. second youngest player on Team USA. She resentative at the 1964 New York World's Fair, participating in three Florida Governor In­ currently plays hockey for the outstanding Uni­ HONORING MR. SAM MOORE FOR versity of Minnesota women's hockey team. augural parades, and being selected by the HIS SERVICE TO GOD AND FOR The victory of Team USA marks a water­ Florida Department of Education in 1966 Mid­ HIS COMMITMENT TO THOMAS shed moment in the history of women's hock­ west National Cont erence of Colleges and NELSON PUBLISHERS ey and sports in the United States. Until as re­ University Education's "Education Is For All" cently as five years ago, women's hockey as convention. In 1966, Mr. McFarlin's Stanton a sanctioned sport was practically nonexistent High School band was recognized by the "In­ HON. BOB CLEMENT in the United States, though its popularity in strumentalist" magazine as one of the "highly OF 'rENNESSEE Canada and countries in Europe was soaring. regarded bands in the Southeast." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As early as the 1970s, women's hockey was For the past twenty-seven years, Mr. Tuesday, February 24, 1998 an internationally competitive sport. The McFarlin served as an honorary member and Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to United States did not actually recognize wom­ adjudicator of the Florida Bands Association. honor Mr. Sam Moore, the head of Thomas en's hockey until 1994, when Minnesota be­ He received over fifty awards for musical ex­ Nelson Publishers, for his devoted service to came the first state to sanction high school ice cellence and community service. God and for his dedication to the distribution hockey for girls. Now, thanks to the dedica­ Mr. McFarlin's achievements can best be of God's Word. tion, hard work and discipline of Alana described by his students who all echoed that Mr. Moore was born in Beirut, Lebanon in Blahoski, Jenny Schmidgall and the rest of the "Mr. Mac" as they lovingly referred to him, not 1930. When he immigrated to the United Team USA, women's ice hockey in the United only taught them music, but character and States in 1949, he came with $600, a will to States is receiving the recognition it deserves. Christian values necessary for successful liv­ succeed, a strong faith and a willingness to The future of women's ice hockey has been ing. devote his life to God. assured by this historic moment. An award, "Most Outstanding Musician" Upon his arrival, Mr. Moore began to live This achievement is a wonderful opportunity was named in McFarlin's honor has been es­ the "American dream." by selling books and to pay tribute to two great Minnesotans, tablished at the Stanton Preparatory College Bibles door to door, he earned enough money whose efforts last week made history for fe­ Band and is given annually to the most de­ to pay tuition to Columbia Bible College in male hockey players all over the world and serving student. South Carolina. The oldest of six children, Mr. earned them the 1998 Olympic gold medal. As a former student of Mr. McFarlin, I am Moore knew the importance of sacrifice and delighted to mention that the great State of he worked hard to put himself through school. Florida has been most fortunate to have In any situation, supporting oneself is difficult RECOGNIZING KERNAA D. shared the gifts and talents of Kernaa D. while pursuing an education. But for Mr. MCFARLIN McFarlin. Moore, the task was more difficult because he Mr. McFarlin passed on December 21, was thousands of miles away from home and HON. CORRINE BROWN 1997. had only a limited grasp of the English lan­ OF FLORIDA guage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Still, he was determined to succeed, and he IN HONOR OF DAVE'S certainly did. He earned two master's degrees Tuesday, February 24, 1998 SUPERMARKETS simultaneously from the University of South Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Carolina and from Columbia International Uni­ today to recognize the contributions of a "most HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH versity. Then he started his own Bible and outstanding musician", Kernaa D. McFarlin. OF OHIO book sales business, sticking to the trade that At age eleven, Kernaa D. McFarlin began IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had allowed him to go to college. His dedica­ his career in Tampa, Florida under the tute­ tion paid off. By 1962, Mr. Moore had formed lage of Captain Carey W. Thomas, retired di­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 his own Bible publishing firm, Royal Pub­ rector of bands at Florida A&M University. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor lishers. Later, he played in the Middleton High School the contribution of Dave's Supermarkets to the In 1967, Mr. Moore was approached by the Band and received a scholarship to Florida economic well-being and general welfare of owner of Thomas Nelson Publishers, a pub­ A&M upon graduation. the Ohio City neighborhood. lishing house with a history that dated back to 1790 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS February 24, 1998 1798 in Scotland. Thomas Nelson Publishers leave to them, also, the fruits of our labors and the Rotary Club to receive the Military had been the first to offer spiritual literature to and of our experience, whatever may be their Service Member of the Year. everyone, not just the wealthy elite. The com­ value. We leave to them a new form of orga­ A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Lieutenant pany had survived fires, World Wars and nized municipal Government, in all its depart­ Leverette graduated from Fletcher Senior High bombs. Now, the owner of the company was ments in successful operation, with a system School , Neptune Beach, Florida in 1986. He is asking Mr. Moore to run the American oper­ of rules and ordinances, unquestionably some­ a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Gor­ ations. what imperfect and requiring modification and don Conwell Theological Seminary, and Jack­ Instead, Mr. Moore bought Thomas Nelson amendment, yet the basis of all necessary leg­ sonville University, where he received a Mas­ and merged it with Royal Publishers. By 1975, islation for the administration of the affairs of ter of Arts in teaching. Commissioned in May Thomas Nelson was the leading publisher of the City. We leave them our best hopes and 1990, Lieutenant Leverette has had a versatile Bibles in the world, publishing Bibles with spe­ our truest good wishes for the performance of career as a naval officer, from the Command cial features targeting individual needs. Today, their official duties with satisfaction to their Information Center and Assistant Operations Thomas Nelson books and Bibles continually own minds, and to the approval of their con­ Officer on the cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) , top best-seller lists and are found in every stituents, and the lasting benefit and prosperity to his current assignment as the Propagation country across the globe. In addition, Thomas of our beloved City. They assume high trusts, Detection/Command and Control Unit Lead In­ Nelson is the largest publicly traded Christian and heavy responsibilities. The peace and structor at Surface Warfare Officers School communications company in the world. All this happiness of thousands of citizens, and the Command (SWOSCOLCOM), Newport, RI. from $600, a determination to succeed, and security and enjoyment of millions of property, Lieutenant Leverette was cited for his sus­ an unfailing belief that God had a plan. will, in a greater or less degree, be affected by tained superior performance during his tour This year, Thomas Nelson celebrates its the manner in which these responsibilities with the SWOSCOLCOM. He has served with 200th anniversary. Examining the history of shall be met, and these trusts discharged." the utmost distinction as an instructor, student the publishing company, God clearly had a On the occasion of Worcester's 50th anni­ advisor, and ADP Officer at Division Officer plan for Sam Moore. The company started In versary, Frank Roe Batchelder wrote: Training Department. Lieutenant Leverette's the heart of an 18-year-old Scottish man, Five decades have h er children kept professional knowledge, enthusiasm, and mo­ flourished through political and social change, Her civic h onor free from st ain, tivation has had a direct impact on thousands survived several devastating setbacks and While with the world she's laughed and wept of officers. Due to his dedication of duty and emerged as a world leader in Christian pub­ And shared her country's loss and gain. sustained superior performance, Lieutenant lishing. God's plan was for Sam Moore and She toils and ventures, strives and builds, Leverette was selected as the Instructor of the Thomas Nelson Publishers to join together And seeks to sweeten life for all Year by his peers. with the goal of spreading God's Word to all The cr aft sm en of her thousand guilds As a community leader, Lieutenant people. Who answer to her every call. Leverette provides counseling, spiritual, and As we celebrate 200 years, let us reflect on Cr owned by the sm oke of many mills pastoral support for more than 150 members the colorful , glorious history of Thomas Nelson She welcomes work ers t o her gate; in the Providence, Rhode Island Metropolitan And in h er children 's hearts instills area as Pastor of the Congdon Street Baptist Publishers and the promise of a bright future Love for the t oil that makes her great. in Christian publishing. And , let us not forget Church. As an advocate for youth in his com­ P at ron of every useful thing, the man we honor today, who lives his life to munity, he supports the Baptist Youth Fellow­ She sits at Learning, 's feet, nor finds ship and the City of Providence's Adopt-A­ honor God. Her glory less that she sh ould bring Child program. Congratulations to Sam Moore on his ex­ Her tribu te to the might of minds. traordinary life and business career, and may Lieutenant Leverette currently resides in Yet does she ma ke, when all is said, Taunton, Massachusetts with his wife Marian God continue to bless him, his wife Peggy and No product more desired of men, his children, Samuel Joseph and Sandra Lee No brighter chaplet for her head, and their daughter Kalea. I am pleased to salute Lieutenant Glen S. and Rachel Michelle. Than her grand type of citizen. Leverette of the United States Navy on his In war and peace, in school and shop, Beyond the knowledge of her name, outstanding accomplishment. THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELE­ Rising insistent to the top, BRATION OF WORCESTER- THE Those she has bred have brought her fame. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BARS HEARTBEAT OF MASSACHU­ When her brigh t cent ury is run, REMEDY FOR BLACK FARMERS SETTS- 1848- 1998 Be ours to have our children say Their service is t he better done For that we render her t o-day. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. HON. JAMFS P. McGOVERN OF MICHIGAN OF MASSACHUSETTS The heart of Worcester beats the rhythm of progress as she boldly moves in to the 21st IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Century. This heartbeat is deeply rooted in a Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Tuesday, February 24, 1998 strong sense of pride in Worcester's past and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, it is with out­ Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, on February reflects not only a deep appreciation for the rage that I rise today to strongly admonish the 29 , 1848, Governor George W. Briggs signed cultural , religious and ethnic heritage of its Attorney General Janet Reno, and the Depart­ a charter, drafted by local citizens and author­ people but a legacy of greatness as well. ment of Justice in its handling of discrimination ized by the General Court, which transformed I am proud to call Worcester my home. complaints of Black Farmers. It has come to Worcester from a town to a city. the attention of the members of the Congres­ January 7, 1997 was the day that I took the sional Black Caucus that Attorney General oath of office and became a Member of the RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GLEN Janet Reno will be releasing an opinion shortly U.S. House of Representatives-representing S. LEVERETTE which would block many Black Farmers from the City of Worcester and thirty-three other receiving adequate relief in the form of com­ towns and cities in Massachusetts. And in HON. CORRINE BROWN pensatory damages for federal claims made those initial moments as a Member of Con­ OF FLORIDA prior to 1994. The fate of many, many black gress, I began to dream. I thought of the mag­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RE SENTATIVES farmers will rest on this opinion. nificent objectives that could be achieved dur­ The situation is that the United States De­ ing the years to come if we were able to com­ Tuesday, February 24, 1998 partment of Agriculture encouraged all farmer mit ourselves to a shared vision for this mar­ Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise program participants to participate in the ad­ velous city. Without question, our ancestors today to recognize the distinguished Lieuten­ ministrative complaint/investigation process. had such dreams. ant Glen S. Leverette of the United States Subsequently, after the farmers placed their The first Mayor of Worcester, Levi Lincoln, Navy. claims in good faith, the USDA in effect made the following remarks upon leaving of­ On March 17, 1998, Lieutenant Leverette "closed down" the administrative process. fice in 1849. "* * * And now, Gentlemen, in will be recognized by the Newport County This process was closed down for approxi­ leaving these seats to our successors, we Council , Navy League of the United States mately 12 years with no notice of this "closing February 24, 1998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 1791 down" being given to the farmers. Finally, President Reagan. I rise regretfully because I HONORING MR. ROBERT L. COUCH when the black farmers filed lawsuits because do believe that President Reagan certainly JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE they were getting no satisfaction from the ad­ should be honored, but I do not believe that COFFEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ministrative process, they were told they were this is the proper way to honor our former PARTY AND CONGRATULATING barred by the Statute Of Limitations. president. HIM FOR BEING AWARDED THE The government is complicit and has un­ TITLE OF "MR. DEMOCRAT" clean hands in this matter. It is shameful that Washington National Airport is named after the Department of Justice has decided to raise one of our founding fathers and first president, HON. BOB CLEMENT technical defenses, primarily the Statute Of George Washington. It is not appropriate to OF TENNESSEE Limitations to bar claims made by these farm­ change a name which honors our first presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers. The black farmers are granted only one dent in order to honor another. President avenue for monetary remedy from which the Washington lived just down the road from the Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Department of Justice is allowing payment. airport at Mount Vernon, and it has been said Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to This avenue is The Equal Credit Opportunity here today that the tract of land on which honor Mr. Robert Couch Jr. for his service to Act of 1972. This Act has a two year statute Washington National Airport currently sits was the Coffee County democratic party and con­ of limitations. Hence, all black farmers who actually owned by his family. gratulating him for being awarded the title of made their claims prior to 1994 will be barred "Mr. Democrat." from monetary relief, even in cases where dis­ Additionally, this proposed name change is The honor of being chosen Mr. Democrat crimination can be established. This is a crime not consistent with President Reagan's phi­ stems from life-time support of the party, dedi­ and an atrocity. If the Attorney General goes losophies on local control and federal intru­ cation to the democratic process and an un­ forward with this tact, then only program type sion. President Reagan was a champion of ceasing energy for volunteerism. relief will be available. Program relief includes shifting control from the federal government to Mr. Democrat, Bob Couch, is a dependable, debt and loan forgiveness. Such relief would state and local authorities where decisions are life-time supporter of the Democratic party .. Mr. not be sufficient to right the wrongs done to best made. The local governments of Arlington Couch played an important role in a campaign America's Black Farmers. County and the City of Alexandria oppose this that is very dear to my heart-he co-chaired I strongly urge Attorney General Janet Reno Coffee County's campaign to elect my father, and the Department of Justice not to issue this change; certainly the federal government should not usurp the wishes of the local gov­ Frank Clement, to governor in 1953. I remem­ opinion, not add to injustices that black farm­ ber meeting Mr. Couch when he came to the ernments to honor a man who worked to en­ ers have suffered, not to be final death knell Governor's residence to have a picture made to hope for justice and fairness to these black sure local representation and control of many with me and my brothers. My father always farmers. entities, including Washington National Airport. appreciated the work Mr. Couch did for him I hope that we in Congress will find a more and for the Democratic party. RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON appropriate way to honor President Reagan. I Mr. Couch is a Tullahoma merchant, a pho­ NATIONAL AIRPORT personally have a great deal of admiration for tographer and a historian. He teaches Sunday President Reagan and respect his public serv­ School and holds several offices at his church. SPEECH OF ice to our nation. In fact, I doubt there is a sin­ He has been active in the American Legion for 52 years and a member of the Shriners Ma­ HON. CHARLFS W. STENHOLM gle Democrat in Congress who supported sonic Lodge for 48 years. Mr. Couch was also OF TEXAS Ronald Reagan as much as I did during his the recipient of the first Tullahoma "Lifetime IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presidency. I intend to visit with my constitu­ Achievement" award. Wednesday, February 4, 1998 ents to come up with ways to honor President This devoted citizen embodies the kind of The House in Committee of the Whole Reagan, and I hope that we come up with a energy, enthusiasm and dedication that we House on the State of the Union had under better way to honor President Reagan and his should all strive for. Mr. Couch is a grass­ consideration the bill (H.R. 2625) to redesig­ legacy. roots campaigner and because of his work, nate Washington National Airport as "Ron­ and the work of people like him, Coffee Coun­ ald Reagan Washington National Airport". ty has not gone Republican for many years. Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Chairman, I regretfully I congratulate Bob Couch on his lifetime rise in opposition to this legislation which will achievement award and I commend him for rename Washington National Airport for former his years of commitment.