July 18, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1521 incident. In 1987, Judge Cristol began re- forever be remembered for the contributions of dedicated service to Lockheed Martin Mis- searching the tragedy that befell the United he provided his community and I am sorry for siles and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas, and to States Navy ship Liberty and her crew on his loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to congratulate him on his retirement from the June 8, 1967. Judge Cristol completed a doc- Dan’s family, friends, and his coworkers on company. toral dissertation on the subject in 1997 and the Pueblo Rural Fire Department. During his tenure with Lockheed Martin, published his book, The Liberty Incident, in f Brent has managed the company’s employee 2002. and company contribution programs, coordi- HONORING EDSEL BRYANT FORD In his continued quest for the truth, Judge nated employee volunteer efforts, and served II Cristol pressed and finally convinced the Na- as the company’s lobbyist for state and local tional Security Agency to release classified issues. He served as Lockheed Martin’s Con- transcripts proving that Israel’s attack on the HON. JOHN D. DINGELL stituent Relations Manager for local relations USS Liberty during the Six Day War was, in OF MICHIGAN with federal officials in the Dallas area and fact, accidental. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has served as executive director of the LTV On June 8, 1967, Israeli troops detected Thursday, July 17, 2003 Foundation and manager of the company’s large explosions along the Sinai shore. The Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to political action committee. As a devoted employee and civil servant, United States had announced two days earlier honor and commemorate my dear friend Edsel Brent Berryman complemented his many busi- that it had no warships in the combat zone, Bryant Ford II, former president and chief op- and Israeli troops believed that they were ex- erating officer of the Ford Motor Credit Com- ness activities at Lockheed Martin with service periencing an Egyptian naval bombardment. In pany. Mr. Ford is also a noted philanthropist in to the Dallas Assembly, the Dallas Urban response, the Israelis attacked the USS Lib- the Detroit Metropolitan area. League’s Board of Directors, the March of erty, which they mistook for being an Egyptian Named after his grandfather, Edsel Bryant Dimes, and the President’s Task Force of the warship, killing 34 American crewmen and Ford, the son of Ford Motor company founder State Fair of Texas, among others. In addition, wounding 171. Henry Ford, Mr. Ford retired from daily execu- Brent volunteers as a Mentor and Tutor in For 35 years, conspiracy theories have tive life in 1999 in order to be more involved three different elementary school programs raged and critics have insisted that Israel at- with his family and community. Due to Edsel’s and serves as a member of the Citizens Advi- tacked the American ship deliberately. Finally, stalwart leadership, Ford Motor Credit Com- sory Committee of the Amelia Earhart Learn- just last month, the NSA, under pressure by pany remains the world’s largest automotive fi- ing Center. Judge Cristol, released transcripts of trans- nance company. Edsel maintains ties to his In 2002, Brent received the Lockheed Martin missions from two Israeli helicopter pilots that family’s business, sitting on the Ford board of Missiles and Fire Control Excellence Award for participated in the 1967 attack. These tapes, directors and working as a consultant. Edsel his consistent success in community outreach. which have until now remained classified, participates in many dealer conferences and He has also received awards from the Wom- serve to conclude the evidence that the tragic meetings, and remains, for many dealers, the en’s Center of Dallas and the Dallas Urban event was, in fact, a case of mistaken identity. face of the Ford Motor Company. League for his outstanding community service Judge Cristol’s diligent efforts and persist- The Fords have been giving back to Detroit and support. ence for the truth over the past sixteen years for more than 100 years, and Edsel Ford II is Mr. Speaker, I have had the good fortune to are to be commended. Through his work, he another example of continuing Ford philan- work with Brent on many issues important to has helped restore faith in the special relation- thropy. The reach of the company and the the defense of our nation and the economic ship that the United States and Israel share. family is felt throughout the Detroit metro area. well-being of North Texas. He deserves spe- Mr. Speaker, I hope the entire House joins me Mr. Ford’s dedication and commitment to the cial recognition for his tremendous achieve- congratulating Florida Judge Jay Cristol on his city of Detroit have led to many developments ment and dedication to his company and its achievement. both for the city and the surrounding commu- mission. I look forward to continue working with Brent, post-retirement, and I know my col- f nity. As president of the Detroit-based Henry Ford II Fund, Mr. Ford oversees a foundation leagues will join me today in wishing him suc- TRIBUTE TO DAN FOULK that dispenses millions of dollars annually to cess in all of his future endeavors. charitable and educational organizations in- f HON. SCOTT McINNIS cluding Focus: HOPE, the Detroit Zoological CONGRATULATIONS TO ARTHUR OF COLORADO Society, the United Negro College Fund, the COLES III IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Caring Athletes Team for Children’s and Thursday, July 17, 2003 Henry Ford Hospitals (CATCH). Mr. Ford is HON. DONALD M. PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- also chairman of the Detroit 300 Committee, emn heart that I stand before this body of which raised $30 million, for the city’s tri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress and this nation today to pay tribute centennial celebration in 2001 and for the de- Thursday, July 17, 2003 to the life and legacy of Dan Foulk, an out- velopment of Campus Martius Park, which will Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to standing citizen from my district who recently become a gathering place for metro Detroit ask my colleagues here in the U.S. House of passed away. Dan was a member of the citizens. Additional community activities in- Representatives to join me in honoring a very Pueblo Rural Fire Department and he will be clude the Skillman Foundation, Henry Ford special person whom I am privileged to call a remembered as a dedicated firefighter, loyal Health System, and the Detroit Metropolitan friend, Mr. Arthur Coles III, on the occasion of friend, and committed father. Wayne County Airport Commission. In 2001, his retirement. As a member of the Pueblo Rural Fire De- Mr. Ford was honored by the Detroit News as Arthur Coles III was born in Newark, New partment, Dan spent his life protecting the one of its Michiganians of the year. Jersey and attended Monmouth Street Ele- community he loved. Dan was an Assistant The hard work and goodwill of Mr. Ford mentary School, West Kinney Junior High, and Chief for the Department and was hired as should be applauded. Mr. Speaker, I ask that Arts High School. While at Arts High School their first Fire Marshal in 2001. Dan was able all of my colleagues join me in congratulating he played varsity basketball under Coach to accomplish both jobs simultaneously, work- Mr. Edsel Ford II for his inexhaustible support, George Voller. The playgrounds of Newark ing hard to insure the safety of his community. generosity, and leadership to his community were the place to be during Arthur’s teenage Dan was honored to be able to perform both and to give him our best wishes for a well de- years and he was taught the X’s and O’s of of these duties. He loved being a fireman, and served, relaxing and enjoyable future. basketball by legendary Charlie Johnson, Ar- he loved protecting Pueblo. This dedication f thur Johnson Sr., Eugene Robinson and Wil- made Dan a role model in the Pueblo Fire De- COMMENDING BRENT BERRYMAN liam Pony Wilson. partment. When not working to protect the Upon graduation from Central State Univer- community, Dan was at home with his family. sity Wilberforce, Ohio in 1967, Arthur returned He was blessed with a lovely wife, five chil- HON. MARTIN FROST to Newark, New Jersey and accepted a teach- OF TEXAS dren, and ten grandchildren. ing position at Weequahic High School. Arthur IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to has served in many positions at Weequahic Dan Foulk before this body of Congress and Thursday, July 17, 2003 High School: art teacher, teacher to assist the this nation. His hard work, enthusiastic atti- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to principal, interim head basketball coach, as- tude, and leadership will be missed. Dan will commend Brent Berryman for his many years sistant basketball coach, class advisor, and

VerDate Jan 31 2003 04:06 Jul 19, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K17JY8.002 E18PT1 E1522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 18, 2003 Father’s Club mentor. He also coached at his years in the health food business, serving the ‘‘As Sant Bhindranwale said, the Golden Alma Mater, Arts High School for 2 years. Grand Junction community, is indeed an im- Temple attack laid the foundation of Arthur was the recipient of numerous city pressive accomplishment. I join in celebrating Khalistan.’’ Sikhs ruled Punjab until 1849 when the council proclamations; his coaching record in- this milestone, and I congratulate them on British conquered the subcontinent. Sikhs cludes league championships and other rec- their success. were equal partners during the transfer of ognitions for his achievements. He is an origi- f power from the British. The Muslim leader nal founding member of the Newark Athletic Jinnah got Pakistan for his people, the Hall of Fame and served as President for five 19TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IN- Hindu leaders got India, but the Sikh leader- years. Among his many talents, he is a gifted DIAN GOVERNMENT’S ATTACK ship was fooled by the Hindu leadership artist. He produced the National Urban League ON THE GOLDEN TEMPLE IN promising that Sikhs would have ‘‘the glow AMRISTAR of freedom’’ in Northwest India and the National Tee Shirt for two years, the Black Sikhs took their share with India on that United Fund Poster, 100 Black Men National promise. No Sikh representative has ever Poster, and the Black Policeman’s Association HON. DAN BURTON signed the Indian constitution. National Poster. OF INDIANA Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-Me.) said, ‘‘The essence of de- At Bethany Baptist Church, Arthur is a very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES active member, coordinator of security and su- mocracy is the right to self-determination.’’ pervisor of the community farmer’s market. His Thursday, July 17, 2003 The minority nations of South Asia need freedom. ‘‘Without political power nations hobbies include fishing and cooking. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, last perish. We must always remember these Arthur’s induction creates the first African month marked the nineteenth anniversary of martyrs for their sacrifice,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. American Father/Son Inductees. Married to the Indian government’s attack on the Golden ‘‘The best tribute to these martyrs would be Geri Woods Coles. God makes everything Temple in Amristar, the most sacred of Sikh the liberation of the Sikh homeland, Punjab, possible. shrines. The Indian government simulta- Khalistan, from the occupying Indian I feel especially pleased with this great neously attacked 38 other Sikh temples, forces,’’ he said. ‘‘That must be the only ob- achievement especially because I knew and jective,’’ he said. ‘‘We should use the oppor- known as Gurdwaras, around India. It is re- tunity presented by the situation in South worked with Arthur’s father, the late Sam ported that more than 20,000 Sikhs were killed Asia to liberate our homeland.’’ Coles. Sam is probably smiling down on us in these attacks, which went by the name of The Golden Temple attack launched a now, enjoying the success of one of his Operation Bluestar. campaign of genocide against the Sikhs that mentees, as he watched so many of Newark’s The Sikh Nation has never forgotten this belies India’s claims that it is a democracy. finest for so many years. atrocity against them. These attacks laid the The Golden Temple attack made it clear foundation of a sovereign, independent Sikh that there is no place for Sikhs in India. f Since 1984, India has engaged in a campaign homeland, Khalistan, which was declared PERSONAL EXPLANATION of ethnic cleansing in which tens of thou- independent on October 7, 1987. Last month, sands of Sikhs were murdered by the Indian they once again observed Khalistan Martyrs police and security forces and secretly cre- HON. JERROLD NADLER Day on June 7, marking the anniversary of the mated after declaring them ‘‘unidentified.’’ The Indian Supreme Court described this OF NEW YORK brutal attacks on the Golden Temple and the other Sikh temples. Sikhs gathered in Wash- campaign as ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ Gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington, D.C. and protested outside the Indian eral Narinder Singh has said, ‘‘Punjab is a Thursday, July 17, 2003 police state.’’ U.S. Congressman Dana Rohr- Embassy. They chanted slogans and made abacher (R-Cal.) has said that for Sikhs, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I was not able speeches in support of freedom for the Sikh Kashmiri Muslims, and other minorities to be present for rollcall votes 249 through Nation. ‘‘India might as well be Nazi Germany.’’ 251, Numbers 287 and 288, and Numbers 297 Sikhs were equal partners in the transfer of According to a report by the Movement through 300. Had I been present, I would have power from the British and were supposed to Against State Repression, India admitted voted ‘‘aye’’ on Numbers 249 through 251, have an independent state. Sikh leaders were that 52,268 Sikh political prisoners are rot- promised that they would have ‘‘the glow of ting in Indian jails without charge or trial. Number 287, and Numbers 297 through 300. Many have been in illegal custody since 1984. I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ Number 288. freedom’’ in India and no law would be passed In February 2002, 42 Members of the U.S. affecting Sikhs without their consent. However, f Congress wrote to President Bush to get that is not the case. I would like to have the these Sikh political prisoners released. TRIBUTE TO JOAN AND BOB WEISS Council of Khalistan’s press release on the MASR report quotes the Punjab Civil Mag- Khalistan Martyrs Day events placed into the istracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the figures HON. SCOTT McINNIS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD following my state- of the last few years the number of innocent ment. persons killed would run into lakhs [hun- OF COLORADO INTERNATIONAL SIKH ORGANIZATION, dreds of thousands.]’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC, June 7, 2003. Indian security forces have murdered over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, according to figures Thursday, July 17, 2003 SIKHS OBSERVE KHALISTAN MARTYRS DAY compiled by the Punjab State Magistracy WASHINGTON, D.C., June 7, 2003.—It is a and human-rights organizations. These fig- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Sikh tradition and Sikh history that Sikhs ures were published in The Politics of Geno- body to pay tribute to Bob and Joan Weiss of never forgive or forget the attack on the cide by Inderjit Singh Jaijee. India has also Grand Junction, Colorado. Bob and Joan have Golden Temple, the Sikh Nation’s holiest killed over 200,000 Christians in Nagaland met the needs of the health-conscious in their shrine. In that spirit, Sikhs from all over the since 1947, over 80,000 Kashmiris since 1988, community for the last 25 years, and I am East Coast gathered in Washington, D.C. and tens of thousands of Tamils, Bodos, honored to recognize their achievements here today to observe Khalistan Martyrs Day. Dalits (the aboriginal people of the subconti- today. This is the anniversary of the Indian govern- nent labeled ‘‘Untouchables’’) as well as in- Bob and Joan opened Sundrop Grocery ment’s brutal military attack on the Golden digenous tribal peoples in Manipur, Assam Temple and 38 other Sikh temples through- Natural Foods Store in 1978 in a tiny 400- and elsewhere. In March 2000, while former out Punjab, from June 3–6, 1984. More than President Clinton was visiting India, the In- square-foot location with limited inventory. 20,000 Sikhs were killed in those attacks, dian government murdered 35 Sikhs in the Over the years, however, the couple’s reputa- known as Operation Bluestar. These martyrs village of Chithisinghpora, Kashmir and tion for providing the freshest organic and nat- laid down their lives to lay the foundation tried to blame the massacre on alleged mili- urally prepared foods available grew, and so for Khalistan. On October 7, 1987, the Sikh tants. The Indian media reported that the did their business. Today the Weiss’s many Nation declared its homeland, Khalistan, police in Gujarat were ordered by the gov- customers don’t have to compromise on any independent. ernment to stand by and not to interfere ingredients. Bob and Joan have ensured that ‘‘We thank all the demonstrators who with the massacre of Muslims there. their patrons have access to a wide variety of came to this important protest,’’ said Dr. ‘‘Guru gave sovereignty to the Sikh Na- Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of the tion,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘The Golden Temple wholesome foods, from bulk foods and herbs Council of Khalistan. ‘‘These martyrs gave massacre reminded us that if Sikhs are going to the freshest fruits and vegetables. their lives so that the Sikh Nation could live to live with honor and dignity, we must have Mr. Speaker, I am truly honored to recog- in freedom,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘We salute a free, sovereign, and independent nize Bob and Joan Weiss today. Twenty-five them on Khalistan Martyrs’ Day,’’ he said. Khalistan,’’ he said.

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