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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 109 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 109 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 151 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005 No. 23 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was come forward and lead the House in the TILLIE FOWLER: IN MEMORIAM called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Pledge of Allegiance. (Ms. HARMAN asked and was given pore (Mr. LATOURETTE). Mr. PRICE of Georgia led the Pledge permission to address the House for 1 f of Allegiance as follows: minute and to revise and extend her re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the marks.) DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER United States of America, and to the Repub- Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, never be- PRO TEMPORE lic for which it stands, one nation under God, fore in my years in this House have I indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- taken the floor with such sadness. It is fore the House the following commu- f the sadness that penetrates to my very nication from the Speaker: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER core, for I have lost a dear friend and WASHINGTON, DC, PRO TEMPORE Congress has lost one of its most dis- March 3, 2005. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tinguished Members. Everyone was stunned by the news I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVEN C. Chair will receive ten 1-minute speech- LATOURETTE to act as Speaker pro tempore that our former colleague, Tillie es per side. on this day. Fowler, suffered a massive brain hem- J. DENNIS HASTERT, f orrhage on Sunday. Now that she has Speaker of the House of Representatives. FREEDOM FOR JOSE DANIEL died, we mourn her passing with the f FERRER GARCIA heaviest of hearts. Tillie and I were Members of the (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of PRAYER class of 1992 and for some time the only Florida asked and was given permis- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. women serving on the House Com- sion to address the House for 1 minute.) Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of mittee on Armed Services. She was a source of inspiration, a sister, a soul Father of mercies and God of all con- Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mate. We can take some comfort in solation, You pursue us with untiring speak about Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia, knowing that she did not suffer and love. At certain moments of life, any a political prisoner in totalitarian that her beloved husband, Buck, and one of us can be overshadowed by sick- Cuba. Mr. Ferrer Garcia is a peaceful ness or the death of a colleague, rel- her daughters were by her side. But pro-democracy activist in Cuba. nothing can bring her back, and she ative, or friend. Be our refuge and our In January 2002, he was forced from a strength, O Lord. Comfort all those cannot be replaced. bus and beaten by the tyrant’s thugs. Never partisan and always principled, who are lost in grief. Dispel the shadow In March 2003, 2 years ago, he was ar- of death with Your bright promise of the Congress and the country are bet- rested as part of the dictator’s crack- ter places because of her service, and new life. Lift Your people from their down on peaceful pro-democracy activ- meandering questions of doubt and she leaves a legacy we all learn from. ists and in a sham trial sentenced to 25 I will miss Tillie, my wonderful darkness; lift them into the peace and years in the totalitarian gulag because light that comes from Your presence. friend and staunch ally. We looked at of his support of democracy. the world the same way, through the Confirm them in love which never Mr. Ferrer is a brilliant example, Mr. dies but lives on and on. Amen. same kind of eyes, and for me, for a Speaker, of the heroism of the Cuban while, the path ahead will be less clear f people. The totalitarian gulag is full of without her. men and women of all backgrounds and THE JOURNAL f ages who represent the best of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cuban nation. Thousands languish in SOCIAL SECURITY Chair has examined the Journal of the the gulag because, like Mr. Ferrer, (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was last day’s proceedings and announces they refuse to accept tyranny. given permission to address the House to the House his approval thereof. Mr. Speaker, we must speak out for 1 minute and to revise and extend Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- against the grotesque disregard for his remarks.) nal stands approved. human rights, dignity, and freedom Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, f just 90 miles from our shores. We must America’s Social Security system has demand the immediate and uncondi- been described with nearly every word PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tional release of Jose Daniel Ferrer and in the dictionary: crisis, problem, trou- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the every political prisoner in totalitarian ble, bankruptcy. One can play the se- gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) Cuba. mantics game with Social Security all b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H945 . VerDate Aug 04 2004 02:31 Mar 04, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR7.000 H03PT1 H946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 3, 2005 they want, but the fact of the matter is centennial celebration of Bad Axe, BUILDING AWARENESS AND UN- that Social Security is broken and Michigan, the capital of Huron County. DERSTANDING ABOUT MENTAL needs fixing. This beautiful city was founded origi- ILLNESS Back in 1935 the system worked well. nally in 1861 in the ‘‘thumb area’’ of (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Retirement age back then was 65 and Michigan, and it has remained a dis- asked and was given permission to ad- the average life expectancy 63. A pretty tinct part of history as it has contin- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- good deal for the government. Today, ued to grow and to prosper over the vise and extend his remarks.) however, Americans are living longer past 150 years. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. than ever and far more likely to live Bad Axe is a unique city. In fact, its Speaker, I am honored to discuss how long enough to get their benefits. very name gives it a very unique dis- two service organizations in the Sec- Social Security is not a savings plan. tinction. It is located in one of the ond District of South Carolina have It is a pay-as-you-go system where to- most beautiful areas in the State of joined together on the Nothing to Hide day’s workers support today’s retirees Michigan. It is a favorite destination project to promote awareness about and tomorrow’s workers support to- for so many people who love the out- mental illness. This project is an edu- morrow’s retirees. The number of doors, either hunting or fishing or just cational photo exhibit about families workers supporting each retiree was 42 enjoying the magnificent scenery. whose lives have been affected by men- when the program started. It is now Bad Axe’s rich history includes some tal health disorders. three, with the payroll taxes on the outstanding Michiganians, including By sponsoring the Nothing to Hide paychecks of hard-working Americans Albert E. Sleeper, who became Michi- project, the Rotary Club of Hilton Head going up 600 percent over the time gan’s 29th Governor, served from 1917 Island, Sunset, and the Mental Health when it gets to two. to 1921, certainly leaving his mark on Association of Beaufort and Jasper are Just in 3 years, 2008, the government the entire State as he worked to estab- addressing the myths and stigmas sur- will begin to pay out more in Social lish the State highway system and the rounding mental illness and are help- Security benefits than it collects in State park system. So it is fitting that ing connect people who suffer from payroll taxes. It does not take a math some of the most beautiful State parks mental illness to the appropriate re- whiz to understand that the pay-as- are in Bad Axe area. sources for support, education, and you-go system will not provide retire- I am proud to represent this unique treatment. ment security for American workers. city in Congress as it has developed Sunset Rotarians have volunteered Mr. Speaker, it is a problem and and transformed over the years. From to oversee the transition of the display must be resolved. I urge my colleagues its pioneer beginnings during the Civil during its 8-week tour through Beau- to join me in solving it. War, Bad Axe has managed to leave its fort and Jasper Counties. I would espe- f mark on history. cially like to recognize the good work Mr. Speaker, I wish the city and its MILITARY READINESS and leadership of the dedicated volun- citizens the very best as they celebrate ENHANCEMENT ACT teers, Ed Dowaschinski, Krista the future and as they remember the Delgado, and Sandy Leath. Their (Mr. MEEHAN asked and was given past.
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