May 25, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E929 honeycreepers such as the ‘i‘wi, ‘amakihi, and at Waterville High School. After graduating in tive to the ICC in the form of a hybrid, ‘apapane and a native flycatcher, the ‘elepaio. 2007, he completed his basic training at Ft. Sudan-based court with both Arab and Afri- In addition, these lands are habitat for the en- Leonard Wood, Mo., and his advanced indi- can judges to be selected by the African Union. dangered pueo, Hawaiian owl, and the ‘io, Ha- vidual training at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama But all this is moot since Mr. Bashir swift- waiian hawk. The proposed expansion areas and Englin Air Force Base, Florida. He was an ly rejected Mr. Mbeki’s proposal. Perversely, also include large numbers of native trees, pri- E4 specialist with a focus in explosive ord- Mr. Gration has now thrown U.S. govern- marily koa and ‘ohia, some 31 endemic spe- nance disposal, serving with the Army’s 707th ment support to a tribunal that does not and cies of flowering plants, and 37 endemic ferns. Ordnance Battalion. probably will never exist. Even if it did, the Due to its geographic isolation—more than Mainers come together during a crisis, and ‘‘locally owned accountability’’ he refers to 2,000 miles from a major land mass—these I know that everyone in Waterville and the is not feasible under prevailing political con- bird species and plants only exist in the Ha- state stand together to support the Slack fam- ditions, as any Sudan-based court will be controlled by the perpetrators themselves. waiian islands, and, in many cases, are re- ily. Wade is survived by his parents Alan and For seven years, the people of Darfur have stricted to this one island. Mary, his stepmother Rose, six bothers and been pleading for protection and for justice. The current owners of the two parcels au- sisters, two step siblings and countless close They do not believe either peace or justice thorized for acquisition under this Act are will- friends. He is mourned by all as a true Amer- can come while Mr. Bashir—orchestrator of ing sellers. Due to the ecological importance ican hero and a defender of the freedom we their suffering—remains president of Sudan. of these parcels, there is strong interest in the all hold dear. Nor do they believe ‘‘locally owned account- conservation community in Hawaii in assisting Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring ability’’ is remotely possible under the cur- rent regime. with bridge financing to secure the parcels for the memory of Specialist Wade Slack for his When Barack Obama was elected president ultimate acquisition by the U.S. Fish and Wild- patriotism and devotion to his community and of the United States, hope abounded, even in life Service. his country. Darfur’s bleak refugee camps. Darfuris be- As Members of Congress, it is our duty to f lieved this son of Africa could understand help to preserve our precious natural heritage their suffering, end the violence that has for future generations. Hawaii, much like the OBAMA IGNORES SUDAN’S taken so much from them, and bring Mr. Galapagos, is a hotspot of species diversity GENOCIDE Bashir to justice. The refugees hoped that and unique adaptations. And the Big Island of ‘‘Yes we can’’ was meant for them too. They believed President Obama would bring peace Hawaii, where this Refuge is located, is one of HON. FRANK R. WOLF and protection to Darfur and would settle for the world’s great biological laboratories. This OF VIRGINIA nothing less than true justice. one island, comprised of 4,028 square miles, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I have held new babies named Obama and contains eleven of the world’s 13 climatic watched as Darfuris began to dream again. zones. One of the most isolated relatively Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Fatima Haroun, a 24-year-old widow and large land masses in the world, species ar- Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I submit a mother, told me the day was surely near rived in our islands by chance and then piece by actress and activist Mia Farrow which when the refugees could leave the filth and evolved to take advantage of every ecological hunger of the camps and safely return to the ran in today’s Wall Street Journal. It is appro- ashes of their villages. First, she said, they niche. And being an island, most of the animal priately titled, ‘‘Obama Ignores Sudan’s Geno- would honor their lost loved ones; they species that arrived were birds and insects. cide.’’ The President has failed to exhibit the would search the ashes for bones, wrap them So much has been lost in our world and Na- necessary leadership on this issue. He has in best cloths, and bury them with respect. tion due to extinction, but we also know that barely uttered a word on Sudan or Darfur They would gather wood and tall grasses to through our intervention much has been since coming to office. rebuild their homes, they would sing new saved. The bald eagle has been taken off the Having spent extensive time in the region, songs and prepare their fields for planting. Endangered Species List; I am hopeful that Farrow points out, ‘‘When Barack Obama was Hunger and terror would go away. Omar al- Bashir would rot in jail. we can also see the recovery of Hawaii’s elected President of the United States, hope Such hopes did not last long. magnificent forest birds through preservation abounded, even in Darfur’s bleak refugee Nearly three million souls are still waiting and restoration of habitat. Opportunities like camps.’’ Later she continues, ‘‘Such hopes did in wretched camps across Darfur and eastern this—to secure such valuable habitat from will- not last long.’’ Chad. Sudanese government bombs are still ing sellers—doesn’t come along often. I am Were the President to move swiftly to em- falling, murderers and rapists still roam free, committed to protecting our natural world’s bi- power Secretary of State Clinton and U.N. and the refugees have not felt safe for a very ological diversity. As the Member of Congress Ambassador Rice to take the reins of the ad- long time. United Nations Secretary General representing one of the most beautiful and Ban Ki-Moon has expressed concern over in- ministration’s languishing Sudan policy, per- creasing levels of violence in Darfur. ecologically important places in our world, I haps hope could be restored. In their darkest hours and through losses am determined to do what I can to help pre- [From the Wall Street Journal, May 25, 2010] too grievous to fathom, the world has repeat- serve Hawaii’s unique animals and plants. I OBAMA IGNORES SUDAN’S GENOCIDE edly abandoned the people of Darfur. Over more than seven years, two American presi- would be grateful for your support. (By Mia Farrow) f dents have used the word ‘‘genocide’’ to de- Last week U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan scribe what has unfolded there, but they HONORING SPECIALIST WADE Scott Gration told the Senate Foreign Rela- have done little to end it. SLACK tions Committee that although he remains It is past time for us to step up and accept supportive of ‘‘international efforts’’ to our moral obligation to protect a defenseless bring Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to people. The American people should urge Mr. HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD justice, the Obama administration is also Gration and the Obama administration to OF MAINE pursuing ‘‘locally owned accountability and lead a diplomatic offensive to convince the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reconciliation mechanisms in light of the world to isolate Mr. Bashir as a fugitive from recommendations made by the African justice, and to wholeheartedly support the Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Union’s high-level panel on Darfur.’’ only body offering Darfur’s people a measure Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. Bashir is indicted by the International of authentic justice: the International today to honor the memory of Specialist Wade Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and Criminal Court. crimes against humanity, but the African Slack of Waterville, Maine who was killed Ms. Farrow has visited Darfur and eastern Union Panel on Darfur has clearly aligned Chad 13 times since 2004. while serving his country in Afghanistan. itself with Khartoum. One panel member, f Wade was a beloved member of the former Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Al Waterville community. He is remembered for a Sayed, said in an interview with an Egyptian IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF kindness, compassion and wisdom that ex- newspaper, ‘‘The prosecution of an African ARTHA ‘‘LADY ARTHA’’ WOODS ceeded his years. On May 6th, Specialist head of state before an international tri- Slack succumbed to wounds sustained by bunal is totally unacceptable. Our goal was HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH enemy mortar fire in the Wardak Province of to find a way out.’’ The African Union panel is led by former OF OHIO Afghanistan. At just 21 years old, Specialist South African President Thabo Mbeki, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Slack’s youth punctuates an already painful in 2008 dismissed the ICC indictment, saying Tuesday, May 25, 2010 loss. that it is ‘‘the responsibility of the Sudanese Wade Slack, a fan of video games and state to act on those matters.’’ Then, late Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise hunting, enlisted while still an honors student last year his panel proposed a counter initia- today in honor and remembrance of my friend

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Streetwise yet elegant, ar- voice to their needs and experience. I was ticulate and refined, Ms. Woods was an pleased to meet with my constituent Jennifer RECOGNIZING SIGNIFICANT CON- unyielding activist. She served as a Cleveland Vaugh (RN, BSN) from Forest, Virginia. TRIBUTIONS OF U.S. AUTO- Councilwoman, representing the people of An adequate supply of nurses is essential to MOBILE DEALERSHIPS Cleveland’s east side with a strong and effec- ensuring that all people receive quality care SPEECH OF tive voice. She is credited with the expansion and that our Nation’s public health infrastruc- of two of Cleveland’s premier institutions: ture is strong. According to the Bureau of HON. LAURA RICHARDSON Playhouse Square and the Cleveland Clinic. Labor Statistics, there is currently a nursing OF CALIFORNIA Moreover, she served as a leader in orga- shortage of 2.5 million registered nurses in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nizing residents to demand improvements to United States. This figure is expected to grow Wednesday, May 19, 2010 the deplorable living conditions in the Woodhill to 41 percent by 2020. Homes public housing units. Additional Congressional leadership is nec- Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise In 1941, after protesting for equal oppor- essary to ensure that the Nation has an ade- today as a cosponsor of H. Res. 713, which tunity, Ms. Woods became one of 18 African- quate supply of nurses to care for the patients recognizes the significant contributions of Americans who broke the color barrier at Ohio of today and tomorrow. United States automobile dealerships, and ex- Bell. After becoming an employee, Ms. Woods f presses the sense of the House of Represent- boycotted the cafeteria which helped end seg- atives that automobile dealers that have been regation between black and white women. She CONGRATULATING THE COMMU- forced to close be given a fair opportunity to rose to the level of public relations manager at NITY OF DES PLAINES, IL ON reenter the automobile market once it re- Ohio Bell and stayed with the company for ITS 175TH ANNIVERSARY bounds and stabilizes. The automobile dealer many years. While serving on the City Coun- industry has an important place in our coun- cil, Ms. Woods ran her own businesses and HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY try’s history and is a critical part of our econ- founded one of the first-ever modeling and OF ILLINOIS omy. It is critical that we recognize the impor- charm schools for African-American women. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tant role of automobile dealers, help them sur- vive the ongoing economic downturn, and She managed the careers of two local boxers Tuesday, May 25, 2010 and she owned and operated the Cedar Ave- pave the way for their future success. nue Millinery Shop, where she sold hats to ce- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise I thank Chairman WAXMAN for his leadership lebrities. She founded the Fairfax Area Com- today to congratulate the community of Des in bringing this resolution to the floor. I also munity Congress and created the Starlight Co- Plaines on their 175th anniversary. thank the sponsor of this H. Res. 713, Con- tillion for female graduates of neighborhood I am extremely proud to represent the ‘‘City gressman GREEN, for taking the time to recog- public high schools. Additionally, Ms. Woods of Destiny’’—a hub of ethnic diversity, a home nize the important contributions of automobile was designated an honorary Italian by Holy to hardworking residents, and a thriving busi- dealers in our nation’s history and their vital Rosary Church of Cleveland and was blessed ness center that has drawn domestic and role in our rebounding economy. by Pope Paul VI in Rome for her work with international companies alike. Des Plaines’ Madam Speaker, the automobile and the local Catholic leaders. 175 dynamic years have made it one of the automotive industry has long been a symbol of Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join premier communities in the Chicagoland area American ingenuity and a source of American me in honor, gratitude and remembrance of to live, to work and to do business—a testa- prosperity. Franchised automobile dealers my friend, Artha ‘‘Lady Artha’’ Woods. Ms. ment to the individuals who make up the rich have played and continue to play a critical role Woods was the loving mother of the late Elo- fabric of the community. in the automotive industry: the franchised ise and Arthur. I offer my condolences to her Since 1833, when pioneers first came to dealership system in the United States is the grandchildren: Gaile, (Dominic) and Deborah Des Plaines in search of a place to build their independent link between the manufacturer’s (Richard); to her great-grandchildren, Dominic, homes, their families and their futures, the city assembly line and the American consumer. Monique, Olivia, Joshua, Lauren and Richard; has provided opportunities for innovation, cre- The automobile dealership industry is a vital to her devoted companion, Stanley Tolliver, ativity and growth. Over the past 175 years, part of the national economy. Virtually all new Jr.; and to her extended family and friends. immigrants and native-born Americans have cars and light trucks are sold through fran- come to Des Plaines, attracted by its out- chised dealers. Dealers represent the largest f standing schools, its entrepreneurial ethic, and retail business in the United States, with ap- NATIONAL NURSES WEEK its diversity. proximately $693 billion in revenues in 2007. The sense of community in Des Plaines is Franchised dealers employ over 1,100,000 HON. BOB GOODLATTE one that residents cherish. Whether it is orga- people, comprise nearly 20 percent of all retail OF VIRGINIA nizing to ensure an accurate census count or sales in the United States, and, in total, pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES working to deal with the impacts of the Des vide billions of dollars annually in tax revenue. Plaines River flooding, people routinely come Madam Speaker, automobile dealers also Tuesday, May 25, 2010 together to help each other and promote the play an important role in local communities Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, since city’s interests. across the country. Auto dealers have deep we just commemorated National Nurses Week Des Plaines is truly a great place to live. roots in local communities and have helped 2010, I rise today to call attention to the im- From the beginning, the elected leaders of manufacturers with long-term customer rela- portant and essential role that nurses play in Des Plaines recognized the need to build a tionships that create brand loyalty and main- providing quality health care across our Na- strong transportation network, so the city is tain customer convenience. Dealerships tion. Nurses are the largest group of health connected outward in terms of business and across the country provide jobs, give direct in- professionals involved on the front lines of car- travel. And from the beginning, the city has vestments to local economies, and supply tax ing for Americans. Our Nation’s health care recognized the importance of creating a livable revenue to State and local governments. system is complex and every day people with community, with its own art and theater guilds, The economic downturn of the last two many different health needs are served by le- recreational system, and cultural activities. years has put thousands of jobs at risk, includ- gions of caring, qualified, and professional I have long enjoyed a great working rela- ing those at automobile dealerships and auto- nurses, who are integral to our Nation’s health tionship with the representatives of the City of mobile manufacturers. I have witnessed the care delivery system. Des Plaines, including former Mayor Anthony effect of the recession on car dealerships in I believe every person can remember an ex- Arredia and now with Mayor Martin Moylan. I my district. That is why I recently introduced perience when someone they loved needed want to congratulate them and all the people H.R. 4897, the Drivers AID Act of 2010. By health care and a nurse was the first person of Des Plaines for maintaining the spirit which making interest payments on new car pur- by their side providing care and comfort. We helped create Des Plaines and ensuring that chases deductible, this bill will help consumers

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