H6630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 23, 2018 I thank Senator FLAKE, whose staff QUINDARO TOWNSITE NATIONAL state port of entry during the has worked closely with me and my of- COMMEMORATIVE SITE ACT Territory’s fight over the question of fice on this issue for the past year and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I slavery. The town’s diverse inhabitants a half. I also thank the chairman and move to suspend the rules and pass the were antislavery and included Ameri- ranking member for supporting this bill (H.R. 5613) to designate the cans of European and African Amer- bill. Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, ican descent, as well as members of the Given the importance of the water Kansas, as a National Historic Land- Wyandot Tribe. The Quindaro area was the location system and the implementation of the mark, and for other purposes, as of an African American refugee settle- settlement legislation to the White amended. ment that began during the Civil War Mountain Apache Tribe, I urge the The Clerk read the title of the bill. and grew into a prominent African swift passage of this bill and look for- The text of the bill is as follows: American community. It was also the ward to working together with all af- H.R. 5613 fected stakeholders on its implementa- site of the Freedman’s University and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion. its successor institution, Western Uni- resentatives of the United States of America in versity, the first Black university in Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Congress assembled, myself such time as I may consume. Kansas. SECTION 1. QUINDARO TOWNSITE NATIONAL The Quindaro Townsite is on the Na- Mr. Speaker, this bill makes a small COMMEMORATIVE SITE ACT. tional Register of Historic Places and, change to the previously approved (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as water rights settlement in order to the ‘‘Quindaro Townsite National Commemora- importantly, has been designated as allow the White Mountain Apache tive Site Act’’. part of the National Underground Rail- Tribe in Arizona to complete work on a (b) DEFINITION.—In this Act, the term ‘‘Sec- road Network to Freedom. Quindaro’s rural water system. retary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior. early residents assisted fugitive slaves (c) DESIGNATION.—The Quindaro Townsite in escaping across the River to Specifically, the bill clarifies that Kansas City, Kansas, as listed on the National funding Congress has already author- freedom. Register of Historic Places, is hereby designated Supporters of Quindaro have long ized for water-related economic devel- as the Quindaro Townsite National Commemo- sought elevated status and recognition opment projects can be used to cover rative Site. The Site shall not be considered a for the site. H.R. 5613 designates possible construction cost overruns as- unit of the National Park System. Quindaro Townsite as a national com- sociated with the Tribe’s main water (d) ADMINISTRATION.—Nothing in this section shall affect the administration of the Quindaro memorative site. This establishes the project, which will provide drinking townsite as an affiliated area of the water supplies for Tribal members once Townsite by Kansas City or the State of Kansas. (e) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Sec- National Park System and authorizes completed. retary, in consultation with the State of Kan- the Secretary of the Interior to offer In addition, section 2 of the bill clari- sas, Kansas City, Kansas, and affected subdivi- technical assistance and support to fies that the Pueblos of Santa Clara sions, may enter into cooperative agreements Quindaro. and Ohkay Owingeh in New Mexico are with appropriate public or private entities, for I want to compliment my colleague, the purposes of protecting historic resources at authorized to lease all of their Tribal Mr. YODER, for bringing this matter to lands for up to 99 years. Currently, the Quindaro Townsite and providing educational and interpretive programs for the public. the attention of the Congress and for Pueblos have the option to enter into the work he has done to ensure that 99-year leases only on their trust lands, (f) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary may provide technical assistance to any entity this site receives national recognition. as this option is not extended to their with which the Secretary has entered into a co- Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the restricted fee lands. operative agreement under subsection (e). measure, and I reserve the balance of Passage of this provision will correct (g) EFFECT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, LOCAL my time. that discrepancy, allowing the Pueblos LAND USE, AND LAND ACQUISITION AUTHOR- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield the same flexibility in leasing terms ITY.—Nothing in this Act authorizes the Sec- myself such time as I may consume. that other Tribes already possess. retary to— Mr. Speaker, this bill, as amended, I would like to thank our New Mex- (1) interfere with private property rights, or would designate the Quindaro Townsite any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of ico colleagues, Senator TOM UDALL and in Kansas city, Kansas, as a national ´ the State or any political subdivision of the Congressman BEN RAY LUJAN, for advo- State; or commemorative site, an honorary des- cating for this issue and for getting (2) acquire land or interests in land through ignation under the National Park Sys- this provision included in the legisla- condemnation or otherwise. tem. The town of Quindaro was founded in tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 1857 and was a key site during the Mr. Speaker, I am happy to urge my ant to the rule, the gentleman from conflict, serving as a colleagues to join me in supporting California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK) and the safe port of entry into Kansas on the this bill which is sponsored by Senator gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. for those opposed to JEFF FLAKE. BORDALLO) each will control 20 min- slavery. In addition, the town aided Mr. Speaker, I have no further speak- utes. runaway slaves as they escaped to free- ers, so I yield back the balance of my The Chair recognizes the gentleman dom in Kansas through the Under- time. from California. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, as ground Railroad. GENERAL LEAVE you have heard, this bill irons out a lot Local government, private entities, Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I of problems with the settlement and and individual stakeholders in the area ask unanimous consent that all Mem- clears the way for hopefully a very pro- have been working to elevate the sta- bers may have 5 legislative days in ductive project. tus of the Quindaro Townsite for years, which to revise and extend their re- Mr. Speaker, I urge its adoption, and and I am glad we were able to recognize marks and include extraneous mate- I yield back the balance of my time. its important cultural legacy with this rials on the bill under consideration. bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I want to congratulate Congressman b 1745 objection to the request of the gen- YODER on his hard work, and I want to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman from California? commend my colleagues from across question is on the motion offered by There was no objection. the aisle for coming up with an appro- the gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I priate designation for this site. Des- MCCLINTOCK) that the House suspend yield myself such time as I may con- ignation of Quindaro Townsite as a na- the rules and pass the bill, S. 2850. sume. tional commemorative site is a fitting The question was taken; and (two- Mr. Speaker, the Quindaro Townsite tribute that ensures the sacrifices, thirds being in the affirmative) the in Kansas City preserves an important struggles, and triumphs of its early rules were suspended and the bill was piece of our past whose history should residents will never be forgotten. passed. be known by all. The site preserves the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to A motion to reconsider was laid on ruins of a frontier town on the Mis- join me in supporting this bill, and I the table. souri River, founded in 1857 as a free- reserve the balance of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Jul 24, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JY7.071 H23JYPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 23, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6631 Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I Robinson, the Allen Chapel AME KEVIN YODER for bringing it forward. I yield such time as he may consume to Church, the Western University Asso- urge my colleagues to support it. the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. ciation, the Wyandotte County Unified Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I YODER), the author of this bill. Government, and the Freedom’s Fron- would again like to say what a great Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I really ap- tier National Heritage Area, as well as pleasure it has been for me to work preciate the comments of the gen- Taylor Huhn in my office for his work with Ms. BORDALLO and the members of tleman from California, as well as the to bring this bill to fruition. the Natural Resources Committee. It gentlewoman from Guam. To hear my I thank them for their years of dedi- truly does work in a bipartisan man- community talked about so positively cation, for raising the historic site to ner, most of the time. And it is no co- here on the floor of the House is a my attention, and for educating me on incidence that, most of the time, it is source of pride for me and the many its importance to community, State, productive work. who have worked so many years to and the Nation. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the have this moment come to fruition. Today, we have an opportunity to measure, and I yield back the balance Today, the House of Representatives bring meaningful Federal support to of my time. has the opportunity to grant long over- the folks who have dedicated their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The due recognition to a historical site in lives to Quindaro. The national com- question is on the motion offered by Kansas City, Kansas, that has its roots memorative site designation will be a the gentleman from California (Mr. in our Nation’s struggle for freedom crucial step toward spreading the story MCCLINTOCK) that the House suspend and equality. of Quindaro beyond the city limits of the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5613, as H.R. 5613, the Quindaro Townsite Na- Kansas City to people around the Na- amended. tional Commemorative Site Act, is my tion and will hopefully lead to their The question was taken; and (two- bill to confer an important new des- goal of becoming a national historic thirds being in the affirmative) the ignation to a historic site that has landmark. rules were suspended and the bill, as been, unfortunately, overlooked on the Quindaro’s legacy of people who were amended, was passed. Federal level for too long. By passing willing to lay down their lives in the The title of the bill was amended so this legislation, we can take an impor- name of freedom is the legacy of Amer- as to read: ‘‘A bill to designate the tant step toward preserving our herit- ica. By preserving what remains of this Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, age and learning from our past. town, we take a small but meaningful Kansas, as a National Commemorative The story of Quindaro is rooted in step toward preserving every good and Site.’’. the same ideals and principles that noble thing that our great Nation A motion to reconsider was laid on helped build our Nation and make it stands for. the table. great today. At one time, Quindaro was I urge my colleagues to join me in f a boomtown, a central location in the supporting our national heritage and RECESS Bleeding Kansas conflict, a stop on the pass this valuable legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- , and a shining Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I wish ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair example of integrated society in our to mention that I have enjoyed work- declares the House in recess until ap- country. ing with Mr. MCCLINTOCK of California proximately 6:30 p.m. today. At its height in the years leading up on these Natural Resources bills. It Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 55 min- to the Civil War, Quindaro was a bea- was a joy to have bipartisanship. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. con of hope on the border between Kan- Mr. Speaker, I have no further speak- sas and Missouri, directly on the front ers, and I yield back the balance of my f lines of the fight against slavery. The time. b 1830 town was founded by Free Soilers for Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I AFTER RECESS the stated purpose of shepherding anti- thank the gentlewoman for her kind slavery activists and escaped slaves comments. The recess having expired, the House into Kansas. For many, Quindaro was a Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he was called to order by the Speaker pro gateway that led from oppression into may consume to the gentleman from tempore (Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Flor- ida) at 6 o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. freedom. Kansas (Mr. ESTES). In 1861, the question of slavery in Mr. ESTES of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I f Kansas was finally decided, and our rise today in support of H.R. 5613, to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER great State was accepted into the designate the Quindaro Townsite in PRO TEMPORE Union as a free State. With its purpose Kansas City, Kansas, a national com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- having been served, the town of memorative site. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Quindaro was founded in 1857 to pro- Quindaro soon faded away. However, will resume on motions to suspend the vide a safe haven for antislavery activ- families of freed slaves settled in the rules previously postponed. area, establishing the roots of a com- ists moving into Kansas during the Votes will be taken in the following munity that continues to this very struggle to help make the territory a order: day. free State. Located on the banks of the H.R. 2345, by the yeas and nays; and This confluence of history, with Missouri River, the site quickly be- H.R. 4881, by the yeas and nays. Bleeding Kansas, the Underground came a vital port and a stop on the Un- The first electronic vote will be con- Railroad, and an enduring African derground Railroad. Although the town ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second American community, is a unique com- dwindled after Kansas became a State, electronic vote will be conducted as a bination that is rare in our country. Quindaro’s short but rich history is an 5-minute vote. In spite of Quindaro’s notable his- important reminder of Kansas’ role in f tory, today, the ruins of the town sit our Nation’s history. largely overlooked by those outside of Currently, the site sits on the Na- NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINE the nearby community. The first men- tional Register of Historic Places. IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2018 tion of an effort to preserve this his- However, designating Quindaro a na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- toric site is found in a local newspaper tional commemorative site would qual- finished business is the vote on the mo- more than 90 years ago. Unfortunately, ify the downtown for additional Fed- tion to suspend the rules and pass the nine decades have passed without much eral assistance as Quindaro pursues the bill (H.R. 2345) to require the Federal significant investment in the site. ultimate goal of being a national his- Communications Commission to study Local stakeholders have worked hard toric landmark. the feasibility of designating a simple, to protect the site and preserve its sto- H.R. 5613 is a great step forward in easy-to-remember dialing code to be ries. I thank those who worked to ele- that process and will help preserve an used for a national suicide prevention vate Quindaro. There are many who de- important piece of Kansas and Amer- and mental health crisis hotline sys- serve recognition for that work, but I ican history. I am proud to cosponsor tem, as amended, on which the yeas would especially like to thank Marvin this bill, and I thank Representative and nays were ordered.

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