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INTRODUCTION OF THE CIVIL fairness; at worst, it is a tainted forum in which and the grandfather of Jessica and Amanda. RIGHTS PROCEDURES PROTEC- an employee can never be guaranteed a truly Willis was, above all else, a family man. It is TION ACT OF 1999 fair hearing. Like forcing employees to buy with these that our friend Willis' legacy now goods at the company store, the price of such rests. HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY so-called justice is just too high. Like his family, all of Willis' friends, including OF MASSACHUSETTS The legislation Mrs. MORELLA and I are in- myself, feel a great sense of loss in this dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troducing would protect the rights of workers ficult time. Though family, friends and the to bring claims against their employers in community of Glenwood Springs are clearly Thursday, February 25, 1999 cases of employment discrimination. By worse off in his absence, I am hopeful, Mr. Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to amending seven Federal civil rights statutes to Speaker, that each of these will find comfort join today with Representative CONNIE make it clear that the powers and procedures and strength in the knowledge that they are MORELLA to introduce the Civil Rights Proce- provided under those laws are the exclusive better off for having known Willis Parkison, a dures Protection Act of 1999. This bill is de- ones that apply only when a claim arises, the truly remarkable man. signed to reassert workers' rights to have their Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act would f claims of unlawful employment discrimination prevent discrimination claims from being invol- settled by a court of law. untarily sent to binding arbitration. In short, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD During the last decade, our nation has wit- this bill prevents employers in all industries FOR WARREN M. DORN nessed a sharp increase in the use of binding from forcing employees to give up their right to arbitration as a means of resolving legal go to court when they are discriminated HON. LOIS CAPPS claims. In particular, the number of employers against on account of race, sex, religion, dis- OF CALIFORNIA using arbitration to resolve complaints of ille- ability, or other illegal criteria. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gal employment discrimination or sexual har- This legislation has the endorsement of nu- assment in the work place has skyrocketed. merous civil rights groups, including the Na- Thursday, February 25, 1999 According to the U.S. General Accounting Of- tional Organization for Women, the American Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to fice, in just two years the number of employ- Civil Liberties Union, the National Partnership share with all of my colleagues the award for ers using arbitration almost doubled; jumping for Women & Families, the National Council of Lifetime Achievement that was presented to from 10 percent of employers in 1995 to 19 La Roza, Women Employed, the National Em- my distinguished constituent Warren Dorn by percent of employers in 1997. The nation's ployment Lawyers Association, and the Na- the Alumni Association of the University of leading association of arbitration professionals, tional Association of Investment Professionals. California, Santa Barbara. Warren Dorn, the American Arbitration Association, con- By reinforcing the fundamental rights estab- UCSB class of 1941, has had a remarkable curred, noting that their caseload of employ- lished under various civil rights and fair em- record of public service. ment arbitration disputes more than doubled ployment practice laws, our bill restores integ- He served as the Mayor of Pasadena, Cali- between the years 1993 and 1996. rity to employerÐemployee relationships. No fornia which is famous for its Rose Bowl and This rise in the use of arbitration has pro- employer should be permitted to ask workers Caltech University. duced largely positive results. Voluntary arbi- to check their Constitutional and civil rights at He served four terms as a member of the tration, when it is administered in an impartial the front door. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. His manner, can provide employees and employ- f service to L.A. County was honored in 1986 ers alike with a fair, fast and inexpensive by the dedication of the Warren M. Dorn mechanism to resolve disputes. But too many TRIBUTE TO THE LATE WILLIS Recreation Complex at Castaic Lake. employers have taken this potentially impartial PARKISON Following his retirement from the Board of judicial forum and tainted it by requiring arbi- Los Angeles Country, Warren Dorn was per- tration of all employment discrimination claims. HON. SCOTT McINNIS suaded to continue his public service as the As a condition of employment or promotion, OF COLORADO Mayor of Morro Bay, California in my district. a growing number of employers are requiring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morro Bay is noted for its distinctive coastal workers to agree to submit any future claims beauty and excellent restaurants! of job discrimination to mandatory binding ar- Thursday, February 25, 1999 Warren Dorn remains active in his commu- bitration panels. By forcing employees to sign Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great nity as President of the Morro Bay Beautiful away their fundamental rights to a court hear- sadness that I wish to take this opportunity to Foundation. Based on his record, I am con- ing, employers across the country have suc- pay tribute to the remarkable life of my friend, fident that Mr. Dorn has many more lifetimes ceeded in circumventing our nation's civil Willis Parkison. Sadly, Willis died on February of achievement remaining to be recognized. I rights laws. Employees who sign mandatory 5, 1999. Though friends and family will no wish to join the entire UCSB community in arbitration contracts give up their right to due doubt miss him greatly, everyone who has honoring this outstanding individual for his life- process, trial by jury, the appeals process, full known Willis can take great solace in the long dedication to local public service. discovery and other ``guaranteed'' rights. In memories of this truly exceptional individual. f essence, mandatory arbitration contracts re- As those familiar with the area would surely duce civil rights protections to the status of the testify, Willis Parkison was one of the ablest SALUTING THE SECURITY company car: a perk which can be denied at and most respected attorneys in Western Col- FEDERAL CREDIT UNION will. orado during his over thirty years in the legal The United States Constitution guarantees profession between 1938 and 1978. In fact, HON. DALE E. KILDEE every citizen ``equal justice under law''. Forc- except for being called into service during OF MICHIGAN ing employees to choose between their civil WWII as a Special Agent in the FBI, Willis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights and their job denies them their right to practiced law in Glenwood Springs, Colorado equal justice. continuously and with great distinction, spe- Thursday, February 25, 1999 Mandatory arbitration of civil rights is wrong cializing in probate work, wills and tax law. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to even if the arbitration process is balanced. As the fourth of six successive generations ask the House of Representatives to join me But, too often, it has a semblance of impartial- of Parkisons living in the Glenwood Springs in congratulating the Security Federal Credit ity. Mandatory arbitration panels are often area, Willis was also a proud member and ac- Union on its 50th anniversary. Security Fed- comprised solely of members hand picked by tive participant in his community. What's more, eral Credit Union will be celebrating this anni- the industry they are supposed to regulate. At as the proud husband of Ruth Parkison for 57 versary at its annual meeting on February 28 best such a setting has the appearance of un- years, the father of Don, Susan, and Sarah, in my hometown of Flint, Michigan.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 1999 For the past 50 years, Security Federal ceremony in St. Peter Basilica in Rome, the all his personnel ``shall be transferred to the Credit Union has been an integral part of the Cuban Maristas Alumnae Association, of my commonwealth with no impairment of employ- financial community in the Flint area. Since Congressional district will be preparing a mass ment rights held immediately before the trans- signing the organizational charter in 1949, Se- at St. John Vianey Seminary and a reception fer date, without interruption of service, without curity Federal Credit Union is committed to at Christopher Columbus High School in my impairment of seniority, retirement or other supplying the best service to its members. The Congressional district to pay homage to Fa- rights of employees, without reduction in com- staff and officers have forged a relationship ther Marcellin Champagnat. pensation or salary grade and without change with the over 40,000 members based upon re- f in union representation.'' spect, understanding and cooperation. However, the issue of whether or not these Security Federal Credit Union has helped INTRODUCTION OF THE PAUL consolidated employees were required to pay families realize their dreams of new homes, ROBESON COMMEMORATIVE the Medicare portion of the FICA tax needed and college educations for their children, POSTAGE STAMP to be clarified. Federal law creates an exemp- through the savings program and the exten- tion from this tax from state and local employ- sive loan program. The Credit Union has HON. BOBBY L. RUSH ees who were employed on or before March issued a billion dollars in loans since 1949. To OF ILLINOIS 31, 1986 and who continue to be employed help its members purchase the vehicles they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with that employer. The law is written so it is make, Security Federal Credit Union offers a clear that consolidations between local enti- Thursday, February 25, 1999 special loan rate for automobiles made in ties, and consolidations between State agen- Flint. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today cies, do not in and of themselves negate the The Credit Union has grown from one office to join with several of my colleagues, to intro- grandfather rule. However, the issue of a con- in Flint to three locations in Flint and Saginaw. duce a Concurrent Resolution urging the U.S. solidation between a political subdivision and It now serves Buick employees and their fami- Postal Service's Citizen Stamp Advisory Com- a State is not directly addressed and I doubt lies, Saginaw Metal Casting Operations em- mittee to issue a commemorative postage it was thought of during the Consideration of ployees and their families, members of the stamp honoring Paul Leroy Robeson. the federal law. National Association for the Advancement of This bill marks an important step towards The Internal Revenue Service has taken the Colored People, the Genesee County Bar As- the Federal Government acquiescing addi- position that a State, and a political subdivi- sociation and numerous other businesses and tional African-Americans for all their contribu- sion of a state, are separate employers for groups. tions in this country. Paul Robeson throughout purposes of payment of the Medicare tax and Striving to provide the most current tech- his career has left this country with a legacy therefore any grandfathered employees nology to its members, Security Federal Credit that is unchangeable. merged in a consolidation between a State Union now maintains a web-site. This enables Paul Robeson was a famous African-Amer- and a political subdivision loose the benefit of the members to access information and make ican who inspired the spirit of millions of peo- the grandfather rule even if such employees transactions through electronic media from ple in his lifetime. Robeson made significant perform substantially the same work. anywhere in the world. contributions in many areas of academics, In a Sixth Circuit Court case, Board of Edu- Mr. Speaker, Security Federal Credit Union sports, entertainment, and politics. Paul Robe- cation of Muhlenberg Co. V. United States, the has reached a milestone this year. I ask the son, was born in Princeton, New Jersey, on court ruled on this general issue in terms of a House of Representatives to rise and applaud April 9, 1898. He sojourns even after his death consolidation of boards of education in Ken- their achievement. This Credit Union has for his magnificent abilities as an athlete, tucky. The plaintiffs in this case argued that made my hometown and mid-Michigan a bet- actor, and advocate for the civil rights of peo- the consolidation of school districts did not ter place to live through its commitment to the ple around the world. The youngest of five create a new employer or terminate the em- men and women it serves. children, Robeson emerged to illustriousness ployment of any teacher, and the Court f in a time when people were being oppressed agreed that Congress did not intend that ex- TRIBUTE TO ST. MARCELLIN around the world, black individuals were being empt employees who have not been sepa- CHAMPAGNAT lynched by whites, especially in the South and rated from previously excluded employment segregation was legal in America. should lose their grandfather and be forced to HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN Paul Robeson became even more cele- pay the HI tax. While this case did not go to brated because of his role as a world notable the issue of the consolidation between a State OF FLORIDA singer and actor with exquisite performances IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a political subdivision, the logic indicates that included Shakespeare's Othello and that this issue matters less than the over- Thursday, February 25, 1999 Showboat. In counting, outfitted with the ap- arching issue of whether the employees con- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would preciation of twenty-five languages, Paul tinue in the same of essentially the same posi- like to pay tribute to a great man of God, a vi- Robeson sang for peace and justice through- tions. In Massachusetts this is clearly the sionary who founded the order of the Marist out the world. case. Brothers of the Schools and a Saint-to-be, Last year marked the 100th Birthday of Paul Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I urge the Congress Marcellin Champagnat. Robeson. It is only fitting that we celebrate to enact this legislation to clarify that local em- Born in France in 1789, Marcellin Robeson's legacy by issuing a commemora- ployees do not loose the benefit of the grand- Champagnat acquired a deep and tive postage stamp is his honor. father rule merely because they have been unshakeable faith in God and in the protection f consoditated with a State government. of Mary. Remembering his own educational f deprivation as a child, Marcellin made a sin- CLARIFICATION OF THE HI TAX cere commitment to catechize poor children REPRESENTATIVE ROSEMARY and provide them with a basic education. Dur- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL POTTER—MILWAUKEE NOW ing his time in the major seminary of the Arch- OF MASSACHUSETTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR diocese of Lyons, Marcellin spread his con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tagious fervor, forming the nucleus of what Thursday, February 25, 1999 HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT was to later become the Society of Mary, or OF WISCONSIN Marist Fathers. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the Marist family continued to grow, the today I am introducing legislation to clarify that Marist Sisters, the Marist Missionary Sisters, the employees of a political subdivision of a Thursday, February 25, 1999 and the Third Order of Mary were formed in State shall not loose their exemption from the Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I addition to the Marist Fathers and Brothers. hospital insurance tax by reason of the con- appreciate this opportunity to offer my con- Today, there are over 6,200 Marist Brothers solidation of the subdivision with the State. gratulations to Representative Rosemary Pot- worldwide doing God's work in 75 different This issue has arisen because in 1997 Mas- ter. I look forward to joining Milwaukee Na- countries and 14 states which continue to sachusetts abolished county government in tional Organization for Women (NOW) on Sat- carry out educational ministries in the Marist the State, assumed those few functions which urday, February 27th, to honor Rosemary Pot- tradition. counties had performed, and made certain ter as the Woman of the Year. On Sunday, April 18, as the Roman Catholic county officials employees of the State. Spe- Rosemary Potter was elected to Wisconsin's Church canonizes Marcellin Champagnat at a cifically, the law provided that the sheriff and Assembly in 1989, the year I moved over to CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E289 the State Senate. We worked closely on sev- After leaving the state House in 1998, Rep- lives. I am proud to join my friends at UCSB eral occasions, and I was quickly impressed resentative Grampsas became Senator in recognizing the wonderful achievements of by her drive and her keen eye for policy analy- Grampsas, again, swiftly rising to positions of Professor Tanowitz and with him many, many sis. She has a skill that every elected official great import within the state Senate. In his first years of continued success. wants: an ability to look at an idea and under- session as a State SenatorÐthe current legis- f stand immediately whom it will help, whom it lative session, Senator Grampsas served as will hurt, and whether it will work at all. chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. HONORING REVEREND FRANK O. Rosemary has applied her talents to making Beyond his legislative accomplishments, HOCKENHULL Wisconsin government more efficient and Senator Grampsas also served distinguishedly more responsive. She supported Wisconsin's in the private sector for 26 years as the direc- HON. DALE E. KILDEE Student Achievement Guarantee in Education tor of national affairs for Coors Brewing Com- OF MICHIGAN class-size reduction program, and she chal- pany. For 15 of those years, Senator IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lenged the administration and her colleagues Grampsas admirably balanced the significant Thursday, February 25, 1999 in the legislature to fully fund the program and time demands of his job with Coors with the fulfill the state's promise to our children. She weighty requirements of serving in elected of- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for also played a leadership role in efforts to mod- fice. me to rise before you today to recognize the ernize Wisconsin's electric power production While the annals of Colorado history will achievements of Reverend Frank O. and delivery system. likely remember Senator Grampsas for his Hockenhull, of Flint, Michigan. On Friday, Rosemary's colleagues recognized her lead- multitude of legislative and professional ac- March 26, the congregation of Flint's First ership ability by electing her chair of the As- complishments, for those, like myself, fortu- Trinity Missionary Baptist Church will honor sembly Democratic Caucus in 1993. She was nate enough to know him as a friend, Senator Reverend Hockenhull for the many contribu- the first woman to lead the Caucus while the Grampsas will long be remembered for his wit, tions he has made over the last 30 years to Democratic Party controlled the Assembly. As wisdom and unyielding charity. In the final both City and State in the name of the Lord. Caucus Chair, she earned the further respect analysis, for those who have known him, Sen- It is difficult to imagine what the Flint com- of her peers. ator Grampsas was a genuinely kind and un- munity would be like today had Reverend I share that respect for Rosemary and ad- assuming individual worthy of the proud leg- Hockenhull not been called to become Pastor mire her for her many talents. Rosemary Pot- acy that he has left behind. of First Trinity on January 5, 1969. We have ter has consistently raised the bar for Wiscon- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank been truly blessed to have a man with his sin government. She has challenged our lead- you to Senator Tony Grampsas for endeavor- sense of dedication and selflessness among ers to expect more of themselves and encour- ing tirelessly on behalf of Coloradans and for us. Over the years, Pastor Hockenhull has be- aged our constituents to hold us to a higher providing leadership and inspiration to many, come a national authority on stewardship, standard. She has also paved the way for a including myself, I am hoping that Senator traveling across the country to speak on the new era in Wisconsin politics, an era offering Grampsas' familyÐparticularly his wife Sandy subject. He is a constant teacher of the Lord's new leadership opportunities for women. Mil- and children Lisa and SamuelÐwill find word, incorporating various Bible studies with waukee NOW could have made no better strength in this difficult time. his congregation as well as a Bible Clinic, de- choice for Woman of the Year, and I offer f signed to further people's understanding of the Rosemary Potter my congratulations on this Word. The First Trinity family has grown con- well-deserved honor. TEACHING AWARD RECOGNIZES siderably over the last 30 years under Pastor f DR. BARRY TANOWITZ Hockenhull's leadership. The church's con- gregation settled into a beautiful new facility in TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SENATOR HON. LOIS CAPPS 1988, and six men have also entered the min- TONY GRAMPSAS OF CALIFORNIA istry as a result of Pastor Hockenhull's influ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence. Pastor Hockenhull's time with the ministry HON. SCOTT McINNIS Thursday, February 25, 1999 OF COLORADO has allowed him to develop a strong support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, it is with special network that extents outside the church. The pride that I share with my colleagues the rec- pastor has been affiliated with and has held Thursday, February 25, 1999 ognition given to Dr. Barry Tanowitz, professor leadership positions in groups such as the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with heavy- of Biology at the University of California, Santa Great Lakes District Congress, Wolverine Bap- heart that I now take this moment to recognize Barbara for his teaching skills. The 1999 tist State Congress, and the National Baptist the remarkable life and extraordinary contribu- Teaching Award given by the UCSB Alumni Congress of Christian Education, to name a tions of one of the leading statesman in Colo- Association recognizes university professors few. To further his personal growth, he has rado's proud history, State Senator Tony who are able to combine scholarly achieve- undertaken a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Grampsas. Sadly, Colorado lost this leading ments with pedagogical talent. March 1992. member of its political community to cancer on Dr. Tanowitz, who received his Masters and Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask February 8, 1998. While his overwhelming Doctorate at UCSB, teaches three popular you and my fellow members of the 106th Con- presence will be missed greatly by friends, lower division biology courses, making difficult gress to join me in saluting Pastor Frank O. family and colleagues alike, Senator material both accessible and exciting for over Hockenhull, Self-evident is his lifelong journey Grampsas' larger than life persona, and his a thousand students every year. In addition, to enhancing the dignity and nurturing the spir- multitude of personal achievements, will echo he personally maintains a website in order to its of all people. I am grateful that there are in the corridors of the Colorado General As- provide additional instruction. people like that who serve as examples of sembly for many years to come. We often hear that college professors do what we all should strive to be. After his election to the Colorado House of not pay enough attention to students or to f Representatives in 1984Ða seat that he teaching skills. Dr. Tanowitz is an active lead- would hold until 1998, then Representatives er in efforts to improve university level peda- IN HONOR OF THE WORLD FED- Grampsas quickly became one of the most in- gogy across the campus. And he is still able ERATION OF FORMER CUBAN PO- fluential and beloved members in the Colorado to find time to devote to his scholarly inves- LITICAL PRISONERS legislature. As a legislator, Representative tigations and writings, and to his family. Grampsas rapidly moved through the thicket Mr. Speaker, this award holds a special HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN of the rank and file becoming chairman of two place in my heart as well. In 1998 the UCSB OF FLORIDA of the Colorado General Assembly's most Teaching Award was presented posthumously IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES powerful committees: the House Appropria- to my husband, Walter Holden Capps. I can tions and Joint Budget Committees. In these attest to the challenges of combining outstand- Thursday, February 25, 1999 positions, Representative Grampsas served ing teaching with the rigors of research and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, an orga- distinguishedly, acutely balancing his fiscal scholarship which is faced by all university nization located in my Congressional district, conservatism with his deeply rooted support professors. I can also attest to its rewards, the World Federation of Former Cuban Politi- for social programs like child welfare and edu- and the wonderful way in which these rare in- cal Prisoners, represents an organized effort cation. dividuals have managed to touch so many of commitment and action of former political E290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 1999 prisoners of the Castro dictatorship who con- Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif. Their embrace, bined with a declared policy of no-first-use of tinue their historic struggle against the des- seen on television sets around the world, was nuclear weapons. potic regime of Fidel Castro. full of powerful symbolism, which we all hope I also wanted to mention a report that ap- As the organization's constitution expresses, will be matched by progress toward easing peared in the January 19, 1999, edition of the the World Federation of Former Cuban Politi- tensions between these two South Asian na- newspaper India Abroad, outlining the views of cal Prisoners finds its historic roots in those tions. Mr. Tariq Rauf, director of the International Or- brave men and women who forged the Cuban During 1998, of course, the news from this ganizations and Non-proliferation Project at nation, and in particular, in the ideological region was dominated by the nuclear tests the Monterey Institute of International Studies leader of Cuban independence, Jose Marti. conducted by India and Pakistan, which re- in Monterey, California. Mr. Rauf sees Wash- Thousands of Cubans, following Marti's ex- sulted in the automatic imposition of unilateral ington opting for a strategy of greater accom- ample, have been personal witnesses to the American sanctions on both countries. The re- modation in its negotiations with both India horrors of Castro's political prisons because of sult, particularly in the case of India, has been and Pakistan, recognizing that neither nation their tireless battle for Cuba's independence, a set-back in the promising trend towards in- is likely to give up its nuclear weapons. Writ- national sovereignty and respect for freedom creased trade and investment we saw during ing in the latest edition of ``The Bulletin of within a democratic political system. most of the 1990s. Late last year, through bi- Atomic Scientists,'' Rauf said India and Paki- During the closing session of the XVI An- partisan cooperation between Congress and stan should not only be encouraged, but as- nual Congress of this glorious organization, I the Administration, we succeeded in easing sisted, to consider a variety of bilateral and want my Congressional colleagues to ac- some, but far from all, of the sanctions that multilateral discussions and agreements ``to knowledge with admiration and respect all were imposed. maintain their current tacit non-deployment former and present Cuban political prisoners Today, Mr. Speaker, I wanted to outline a practices regarding nuclear weapons and bal- who have given and continue to give their all new approach, a new pragmatism, that I hope listic missiles.'' for the restoration of freedom in Cuba. will mark our future relations with IndiaÐthe Rauf also said both countries should be en- f world's largest democracy, a country whose couraged to agree ``on some measure of suffi- population will exceed one billion people in the ciency in terms of weapons-usable fissile ma- A TRIBUTE TO LA ACTUALIDAD next decade, a country with enormous poten- terial stocks, warheads and weapons systems; SPANISH NEWSPAPER tial for trade and cooperation, and a country to negotiate and implement a package of re- with legitimate defense concerns that we must gional confidence and security-building meas- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY recognized and respect. ures; and to actively contribute to the OF PENNSYLVANIA While we may not necessarily welcome a universalization of current global non-prolifera- tion norms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world with more nuclear powers, I believe that India, in particular, would be a responsible Rauf's conclusion: ``a nuclear South Asia is Thursday, February 25, 1999 partner in non-proliferation efforts. This would here to stay.'' Thus, he calls on us to help ad- Mr. BRADY of Pennslyvania. Mr. Speaker, I require a major shift in our focus, from simply dress the security concerns that led both na- rise to honor La Actualidad Spanish News- condemning India for becoming a nuclear tions to develop nuclear weapons in the first paper which was founded 25 years ago by a powerÐwhich, whether we like it or not, is the place. He stresses that, ``Pragmatic arms con- group of Hispanic businessmen who felt that a realityÐto adjusting our thinking to this new trol strategies must therefore focus on accom- newspaper was needed in the Delaware Val- reality and working to promote peace, security, modation, not appeasement or confrontation.'' ley to keep the Hispanic community informed confidence building and non-proliferation in Our goal should be to make India a partner about issues that impacted on their lives. South Asia. in the American foreign policy goal of minimiz- Since its inception, La Actualidad's mission This will require on our part a greater rec- ing the threat of nuclear war. One way of ac- has been to provide its readers with the most ognition of India's legitimate security needs complishing this is to take the long overdue current information on community events, cul- and the prospects for greater Indo-U.S. co- step of accepting India as a permanent mem- tural programs, education, business and politi- operation in responding to the threats posed ber of the UN Security Council. The key is to cal issues. The paper also offers a wide array by another Asian country that must be taken make India a partner for peace, and not to iso- of local, national, and international news and into consideration when we address the India- late India and further contribute to the percep- sports that pertain to its Hispanic readers. Pakistan issue. That country is China. tion that India's legitimate security concerns Through the years, La Actualidad has be- I believe that China is the real threat to are not receiving adequate attention or re- come the echo of the Delaware Valley for the India, as well as to U.S. interests and to re- spect. Hispanic community. It provides a vital link be- gional security. It is in this context, India's po- Mr. Speaker, I hope that 1999 will be a bet- tween the community and local, state and fed- tential role as a partner for peace and stability ter year in U.S.-India relations than 1998 was. eral governments. It also provides as an im- should be understood. Karl Inderfurth, Assistant Secretary of State for portant forum for the community to address In particular, India has legitimate concerns South Asian Affairs, recently indicated that critical issues. about China's support for Pakistan's nuclear President Clinton is hoping to visit India and As it celebrates a quarter of a century, La and missile programs, as well as potential Chi- Pakistan this year, pending progress on the Actualidad remains committed to continuing as nese designs on India territory. Since the U.S. current talks. It's been 20 years since an an unifying force in the Hispanic Community must also view China as a potential adversary, American President was last in India, Mr. and as an advocate for social change. there is a growing convergence of American Speaker. I hope we don't have to wait too f and Indian objectives for responding to much longer. China.'' f THE NEED FOR A PRAGMATIC AND Talks between our Deputy Secretary of COHERENT SOUTH ASIA POLICY REPRESENTATIVE BARBARA State Strobe Talbott and Indian Foreign Min- NOTESTEIN—MILWAUKEE NOW ister Jaswant Singh have shown some WOMAN OF THE YEAR HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. progress, but I believe the U.S. needs to do OF NEW JERSEY much more to create a framework for coopera- tion that recognizes the new realities in the re- HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WISCONSIN gion. I believe we have to be more pragmatic Thursday, February 25, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and flexible in working with India, including a Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to greater appreciation of the security concerns Thursday, February 25, 1999 draw attention to recent developments in that prompted India to conduct nuclear tests in Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, South Asia, a region of growing importance to the first place. on Saturday, February 27th, Milwaukee Na- U.S. diplomatic, political, security and eco- I would like to draw attention to a recent re- tional Organization for Women (NOW) will nomic interests. port by the Center for Strategic and Inter- honor Wisconsin Representative Barbara This past week, the news from the region national Studies (CSIS) South Asia program, Notestein as the Woman of the Year. I appre- has been positive. India's Prime Minister Atal which noted that India and Pakistan are begin- ciate this opportunity to share with my col- Bihari Vajpayee personally inaugurated the ning to define ``minimum deterrence'' in similar leagues my admiration for one of my state's new bus service with Pakistan. Prime Minister ways. most distinguished leaders. Vajpayee crossed the border into Lahore, The U.S. should work to build on this Barbara Notestein and I were both elected Pakistan, where he was greeted by Pakistani emerging notion of minimum deterrence, com- to the Wisconsin Assembly in 1984. We grew CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E291 into the job together, and I learned a lot from Since 1979, 5,241 loans resulting from the The social and economic costs are high. her empathetic approach to public policy and sale of mortgage revenue bonds have been These children are more likely to miss school political leadership. She never forgot that the made to my constituents, representing $313 more often, go to the doctor or emergency bills we considered and the policies we crafted million of mortgage financing. And multifamily room more frequently, and lose sleep. Con- affected real people with real families. She al- housing bonds account for 40 developments in sequently, the adults who care for these chil- ways considered how a bill might affect our my district, making 5,399 apartments available dren may have to miss work to care for them. community's most disadvantaged families, and for low and moderate income workers. According to the Washington Post (April 24, she often helped and sometimes forced the Nationwide, mortgage revenue bonds have 1998) the Centers for Disease Control re- legislature to see through their eyes. helped more than two million working families ported that costs related to asthma were esti- Barbara's legislative accomplishments re- achieve the American Dream of home owner- mated to be $6.2 billion in 1990, and expected flected this focus. She took the lead in estab- ship. Many more families still need this help to to more than double by the year 2000. lishing Wisconsin's Children at Risk program achieve this DreamÐhelp we can provide The Urban Asthma Reduction Act of 1999 and the state's Birth to Three Program, as well through this program. asks for action. The bill proposes to amend as a family leave system and an initiative to Last year the Chairman of the Ways and the Preventive Health and Health Services even the playing field for under-resourced Means Committee, BILL ARCHER, recognized Block Grant Program, authorized by the Public schools. She also led the fight to fund pro- the importance of this program and included Health Service Act, by adding integrated cock- grams that helped women to start or expand an increase in the bond volume cap as part of roach management to rodent control as an eli- their own businesses, and she established the tax section of the Omnibus Consolidated gible activity for funding. and funded programs to curb sexual harass- and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Integrated cockroach management is a ment and to support the victims of sexual as- Act. This was an important step forward. How- multi-faceted approach to controlling the prev- sault. ever, the current bond volume cap remains in alence of cockroaches while minimizing pes- Barbara Notestein's strong stands on key place until 2003 at which time the increase be- ticide use. It involves a range of techniques issues and her ability to forge working coali- gins to phase in, becoming fully effective in that include building cleaning and mainte- tions won her a leadership role. She was the 2007. The phase-in provision makes clear the nance, and using pesticides as a means of first woman elected to serve as the Wisconsin importance of making this adjustment to the last resort. The funds could be used for struc- Assembly's Assistant Majority Leader. bond volume cap, and reduces the revenue tural rehabilitation of buildings. This includes As a legislator, I admire Barbara Notestein. costs. Now I hope we can complete the job in patching holes or open pipes that allow cock- She reminds me that, to be an effective public this session of Congress by making the ex- roaches entry; caulking cracks in walls; mov- servant, you need heart as much as you need pansion of the bond volume cap effective this ing bushes away from buildings so cock- smarts. I admire Barbara as an advocate for year, and by indexing the cap for inflation. roaches do not have easy access; and ensur- the public good. She reminds me that the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to co- ing that all windows are properly screened. most compelling way to lead others is by ex- sponsor the State and Local Investment Op- The Urban Asthma Reduction Act creates ample. portunity Act of 1999, so their states can con- new possibilities for communities that are seri- Mr. Speaker, Representative Barbara tinue making vital investments in their citizens ous about making integrated pest manage- Notestein has been a clear, strong and con- and communities. ment a component of a comprehensive public sistent voice for women and women's issues f health policy. My hope is that the Urban Asth- in the Wisconsin Legislature. I commend Mil- ma Reduction Act of 1999 will prove a viable waukee NOW on a perfect choice for Woman INTRODUCTION OF THE URBAN tool for urban communities to improve the of the Year, and I warmly congratulate Bar- ASTHMA REDUCTION ACT OF 1999 quality and life of all residents, but especially bara Notestein on her remarkable career of children who suffer from asthma. public service. HON. BOBBY L. RUSH f OF ILLINOIS f PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR COUNTY EXPANSION Thursday, February 25, 1999 FIRE AND RESCUE Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today HON. RICHARD E. NEAL to join with several of my colleagues upon the HON. ALLEN BOYD OF MASSACHUSETTS introduction of The Urban Asthma Reduction OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act of 1999. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, February 25, 1999 My bill takes an important step towards in- Thursday, February 25, 1999 Mr. NEAL of Masschusetts. Mr. Speaker, creasing the federal commitment to reducing today Representative HOUGHTON and I are in- the high rate of asthma-related illnesses and Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay troducing the State and Local Investment Op- hospitalizations of inner city children who suf- tribute to the Taylor County Fire Rescue De- portunity Act of 1999. This legislation would fer from asthma and who also are allergic to partment, for their courage and devotion in the raise the annual limit on states' authority to cockroach allergen. In 1997, the National Insti- face of disaster. issue their own tax-exempt private activity tutes of Health (National Institutes of Allergy This past summer, the Florida Gas Trans- bonds to the greater of $75 times population and Infectious Diseases) reported conclusively mission Company's Perry Gas Compressor or $225 million, and index the limit to inflation. that asthmatic children who were both allergic exploded. Flames raged for nearly seven Tax-exempt private activity bonds finance to cockroaches, and exposed to high cock- hours, injuring five people and leveling six affordable single and multifamily housing, roach allergen levels, were hospitalized 3.3 homes in the area. Taylor County Fire Rescue manufacturing facilities, environmental, energy times more often than children who were ei- responded first, with firefighters from other and utility projects, redevelopment of blighted ther only exposed or allergic. areas offering assistance. areas, and student loans, in every state. The The link between asthma and allergy to Taylor County Rescue Chief Ashley Newell, bond volume cap was set in 1986, and is ad- cockroaches is a serious public health con- firefighter Lt. Peter Bishop, firefighter Danny justed only by growth in state population. cern. In light of the NIH findings, there should Hunter and volunteer Sonny Buckhalter dem- Since 1986, inflation has cut the purchasing be increased federal assistance to commu- onstrated considerable courage under pres- power of these bonds by almost 50 percent. In nities to address this problem. sure. While fighting the fire from the first ex- 1997 the demand for this bond authority ex- Asthma is on the rise, especially in inner cit- plosion, a secondary explosion caught the ceeded supply by almost 50 percent, accord- ies. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control men off guard, trapping them near advancing ing to the National Council of State Housing (CDC) and Prevention reported that more than flames. Only hasty action on their part pre- Agencies. 15 million Americans suffer from asthmaÐan vented injuries from becoming fatalities. Their In my own state, the Massachusetts Hous- increase of 75 percent between 1980 and quick decisions saved the lives of several citi- ing Finance Agency has financed first-time 1994. zens and averted extensive property damage. homes for more than 37,000 working families Asthma is a growing concern for the poor Mr. Speaker, It is with great honor that I pay with mortgage revenue bonds, as well as fi- and minority communities, especially African- tribute to Taylor County Fire Rescue Depart- nancing more than 55,000 affordable apart- American and Latinos. In 1993, among chil- ment. By placing their lives in danger, these ments with multifamily housing bonds, both dren and adults, African Americans were 3 to firefighters have shown great courage and de- subject to the cap. 4 times more likely to die from asthma. votion to the protection of their community. E292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 1999 BANGLADESH IMMIGRATION BILL, (A) applies for such adjustment before July thorization of employment, except that if H.R. 849 1, 2001; and such application is pending for a period ex- (B) is otherwise admissible to the United ceeding 180 days, and has not been denied, States for permanent residence, except in de- the Attorney General shall authorize such HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN termining such admissibility the grounds for employment. OF NEW YORK inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (d) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR SPOUSES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) AND CHILDREN.— of the Immigration and Nationality Act (1) IN GENERAL.—The status of an alien Thursday, February 25, 1999 shall not apply. shall be adjusted by the Attorney General to Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great (2) RELATIONSHIP OF APPLICATION TO CER- that of an alien lawfully admitted for perma- pleasure that I rise to introduce H.R. 849 a bill TAIN ORDERS.—An alien present in the United nent residence, if— to provide for the adjustment of status of cer- States who has been ordered excluded, de- (A) the alien is a national of Bangladesh; (B) the alien is the spouse, child, or unmar- tain nationals of Bangladesh who have resided ported, removed, or ordered to depart volun- tarily from the United States under any pro- ried son or daughter, of an alien whose sta- in the United States for over a decade. De- vision of the Immigration and Nationality tus is adjusted to that of an alien lawfully spite attempts at promoting democracy and Act may, notwithstanding such order, apply admitted for permanent residence under sub- pluralism in Bangladesh, nearly half of that na- for adjustment of status under paragraph (1). section (a), except that in the case of such an tion's populations still live below the poverty Such an alien may not be required, as a con- unmarried son or daughter, the son or daugh- line. Per capita income is approximately $260 dition of submitting or granting such appli- ter shall be required to establish that they per year making Bangladesh one of the poor- cation, to file a separate motion to reopen, have been physically present in the United est nations in the world. reconsider, or vacate such order. If the At- States for a continuous period, beginning not The monsoons of 1998 have magnified Ban- torney General grants the application, the later than July 1, 1989, and ending not earlier Attorney General shall cancel the order. If than the date the application for adjustment gladesh's problems making it ever more dif- the Attorney General renders a final admin- under this subsection is filed; ficult for the people of that nation to distribute istrative decision to deny the application, (C) the alien applies for such adjustment the scarce resources available. With 830 peo- the order shall be effective and enforceable and is physically present in the United ple per square kilometer, Bangladesh is one of to the same extent as if the application had States on the date the application is filed; the world's most densely populated places. In not been made. (D) the alien is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, ex- 1992, nearly 2¤3 of Bangladeshi children suf- (b) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF fered from severe malnutrition. The current STATUS.— cept in determining such admissibility the (1) IN GENERAL.—The benefits provided by grounds for exclusion specified in paragraphs picture in Bangladesh remains exceedingly subsection (a) shall apply to any alien who is (4), (5), (6)(A), (7)(A), and (9)(B) of section bleak. a national of Bangladesh and who has been 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality The recent nuclear threats emanating from physically present in the United States for a Act shall not apply; and Bangladesh's larger neighbors have placed continuous period, beginning not later than (E) applies for such adjustment before July further burdens on a nation which has traveled July 1, 1989, and ending not earlier than the 1, 2001. so far in its quest for democracy yet remains date the application for adjustment under (2) PROOF OF CONTINUOUS PRESENCE.—For precariously perched in a very dangerous such subsection is filed, except an alien shall purposes of establishing the period of contin- neighborhood. These issues highlight the not be considered to have failed to maintain uous physical presence referred to in para- graph (1)(B), an alien— needs of this country and its people. We can continuous physical presence by reason of an absence, or absences, from the United States (A) shall demonstrate that such period do something vital and tangible to dem- for any periods in the aggregate not exceed- commenced not later than July 1, 1989, in a onstrate our commitment to help a limited ing 180 days. manner consistent with subsection (b)(2); number of Bangladeshi people who have lived (2) PROOF OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONTINUOUS and in the United States for at least a decade, PRESENCE.—For purposes of establishing that (B) shall not be considered to have failed to contributed to American society and in many the period of continuous physical presence maintain continuous physical presence by cases raised their American children. referred to in paragraph (1) commenced not reason of an absence, or absences, from the United States for any period in the aggre- The perils of living in poverty and in the cli- later than July 1, 1989, an alien— (A) shall demonstrate that the alien, prior gate not exceeding 180 days. matic devastation in Bangladesh has forced to July 1, 1989— (e) FEE.—The Attorney General shall im- some of these people to follow the same route (i) performed service, or engaged in a trade pose a fee of $1,000 on each alien filing an ap- of our own ancestors and seek refuge in the or business, within the United States which plication for adjustment of status under this United States. Some of these people are sus- is evidenced by records maintained by the section. pended in a state of permanent illegality, en- Commissioner of Social Security; or (f) AVAILABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE RE- tangled in a labyrinth of changing complex im- (ii) applied for any benefit under the Immi- VIEW.—The Attorney General shall provide migration laws. These people are not on our gration and Nationality Act by means of an to applicants for adjustment of status under application establishing the alien’s presence subsection (a) the same right to, and proce- welfare roles and will not become wards of the in the United States prior to July 1, 1989; or dures for, administrative review as are pro- state. They are good, hard working people (B) shall make such other demonstration vided to— with whom I have been proud to associate. of physical presence as the Attorney General (1) applicants for adjustment of status Mr. Speaker, let us do what is right, let us may provide for by regulation. under section 245 of the Immigration and Na- do what is just and let us do what is humane. (c) STAY OF REMOVAL; WORK AUTHORIZA- tionality Act; or Let us respect that role that immigrants have TION.— (2) aliens subject to removal proceedings played in the cultural mosaic that is our United (1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General under section 240 of such Act. (g) LIMITATION OF JUDICIAL REVIEW.—A de- States. Accordingly, I invite my colleagues to shall provide by regulation for an alien sub- ject to a final order of deportation or re- termination by the Attorney General as to join me in supporting this limited action to le- moval to seek a stay of such order based on whether the status of any alien should be ad- galize those who truly are deserving of perma- the filing of an application under subsection justed under this section is final and shall nent residency in this great nation. (a). not be subject to review by any court. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I request that a (2) DURING CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS.—Not- (h) APPLICATION OF IMMIGRATION AND NA- copy of this bill be inserted into the RECORD withstanding any provision of the Immigra- TIONALITY ACT PROVISIONS.—Except as other- following my remarks. tion and Nationality Act, the Attorney Gen- wise specifically provided in this section, the eral shall not order any alien to be removed definitions contained in the Immigration H.R. 849 from the United States, if the alien is in ex- and Nationality Act shall apply in the ad- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- clusion, deportation, or removal proceedings ministration of this section. Nothing con- resentatives of the United States of America in under any provision of such Act and has ap- tained in this section shall be held to repeal, Congress assembled, plied for adjustment of status under sub- amend, alter, modify, affect, or restrict the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. section (a), except where the Attorney Gen- powers, duties, functions, or authority of the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bangladeshi eral has rendered a final administrative de- Attorney General in the administration and Adjustment Act’’. termination to deny the application. enforcement of such Act or any other law re- SEC. 2. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN (3) WORK AUTHORIZATION.—The Attorney lating to immigration, nationality, or natu- NATIONALS OF BANGLADESH. General may authorize an alien who has ap- ralization. The fact that an alien may be eli- (a) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.— plied for adjustment of status under sub- gible to be granted the status of having been (1) IN GENERAL.—The status of any alien section (a) to engage in employment in the lawfully admitted for permanent residence described in subsection (b) shall be adjusted United States during the pendency of such under this section shall not preclude the by the Attorney General to that of an alien application and may provide the alien with alien from seeking such status under any lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an ‘‘employment authorized’’ endorsement other provision of law for which the alien if the alien— or other appropriate document signifying au- may be eligible. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E293 BLACK HISTORY MONTH from the matrix journalists for the past thirty years, Dick Day. it is not fresh tissues Tragically, Dick died in an automobile accident SPEECH OF —for microscopic study— on December 8, 1998. While family, friends one may fix: and colleagues remember the truly exceptional HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY unique as the white tiger’s pink paws and blue eyes, life of Dick, I, too, would like to pay tribute to OF MISSOURI this remarkable man and friend. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Art leaves her lover as a Komitas As the managing editor of the Montrose Wednesday, February 24, 1999 deciphering intricate Armenia neums, Daily Press for 31 years, Dick's work ethic was the stuff of legend. According to his col- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate with a wild surmise. leagues, Dick never missed a day of work in Black History Month, I am honored to pay trib- his thirty plus years as managing editor. Often, ute to one of this century's greatest poets, a RENDEZVOUS WITH AMERICA Dick could be found reading reports off the native of my home state of Missouri, the late I see Joe DiMaggio press wire as early as 4:00 in the morning. As his bat cuts a vacuum in the paralyzed Melvin B. Tolson (1898±1966). Tolson was a Dick's unwavering dedication to the Daily Renaissance man who spent his adult life in air: In brown Joe Louis, surged in white acclaim, Press has been described by those who the East Texas Black Bible Belt. He was a worked under his leadership as ``legendary'' man of prodigious talent, energy and accom- As he fights his country’s cause in Madison Square. and ``inspirational.'' Such accolades seem be- plishment who was singularly devoted to f fitting a man who was widely recognized to be championing the rights and the virtues of the one of Colorado's most accomplished journal- common man. He served his fellow human A TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA STAFF ists. beings in every way he could. Today he is re- OF ONALASKA, WISCONSIN As a native of Grand Junction and graduate membered as a great teacher and a cele- of Grand Junction High School in 1958, Dick brated writer, but Melvin Tolson was also a returned to the Grand Valley after leaving the painter, a cook, a waiter, a janitor, a shoe- HON. RON KIND Montrose Daily Press to become the special shine boy, a soldier, an actor, a boxer, a OF WISCONSIN sections editor of the Grand Junction Daily mayor, a newspaper columnist, a packing- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sentinel. In this capacity, Dick served with the house worker and even the poet laureate of Thursday, February 25, 1999 same distinction and dedication that he had so Liberia. Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay readily demonstrated in his time with the Daily Melvin Tolson was, above all, a committed Press. And as was the case with his time at tribute to Patricia Staff, a true hometown hero humanist who devoted his life to enhancing the Daily Press, the quality of Dick's work from Wisconsin. the dignity of every human being. As an out- brought widespread acclaim both to himself Last month, Patricia Staff, who is a resident spoken leader and champion of lost causes and the Daily Sentinel. of my district, took action that potentially and underdogs, he organized black share- Although his professional accomplishments saved the life of a young student. Patricia is croppers in the South and was known to nar- will long be remembered and admired, most a school crossing guard in Onalaska, Wiscon- rowly escape a lynch mob on more than one who knew him well will remember Dick Day, sin. On Friday, January 8, she was working at occasion. Tolson spent more than forty years above all else, as a friend. It is clear that the her usual crossing location at Quincy Street teaching at Wiley and Langston colleges multitude of those who have come to know and Sand Lake Road in Onalaska. While help- where he coached championship winning Dick as a friend, including myself, will be ing students cross this busy intersection, she Black College debate teams through a ten worse off in his absence. However, Mr. noticed a car swerving through traffic with no year winning streak during which they de- Speaker, I am confident that, in spite of this intention of stopping. Patricia quickly grabbed feated Oxford along with two national cham- profound loss, the family and friends of Dick a young boy crossing the intersection and pion teams. As a poet, Melvin Tolson's con- Day can take solace in the knowledge that pulled him out of harms way. According to the tributions to literature earned him only modest each is a better person for having known him. police, Patricia's actions saved the child from recognition toward the end of his lifetime. Like f certain injury and possibly death. so many artists, his greatest critical acclaim Every day, throughout our nation, dedicated LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD came after his life ended. men and women serve our country as school FOR ROBERT SHERMAN Ralph Ellison, writing in ``Shadow and Act'', crossing guards. It is easy to overlook their described the rich emotion of Tolson's ``Rich- work. The job they do, however, is vital to the HON. LOIS CAPPS ard Wright's Blues'': millions of students who walk to school each OF CALIFORNIA The blues is an impulse to keep the painful day. Crossing guards assist students at busy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES details and episodes of a brutal experience alive in one’s aching consciousness, to finger intersections, they keep an eye out for strang- Thursday, February 25, 1999 its jagged grain, and to transcend it, not by ers who may threaten children, they provide Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share the consolation of philosophy but by squeez- parents with the security of knowing their chil- with my colleagues the award for Lifetime ing it from a near-tragic, near-comic lyri- dren are safe, and often they become good Achievement that was presented to my re- cism. As a form, the blues is an auto- friends to the students. School crossing markable constituent Bob Sherman by the biographical chronicle of personal catas- guards are essential to the safety and well- trophe expressed lyrically . . . Their attrac- Alumni Associations of the University of Cali- being of our children. fornia, Santa Barbara. Bob Sherman, UCSB tion lies in this, that they at once express Patricia Staff is a tribute to the people of both the agony of life and the possibility of Class of 1947, has had a phenomenal record conquering it through sheer toughness of western Wisconsin and all crossing guards. of success as a national and international sen- spirit. Patricia Staff put the protection of those chil- ior tennis champion. He has won more senior dren going to school above all other concerns, Mr. Speaker, Melvin Tolson is a source of tennis titles than all but one other player ever. and because of that she potentially saved a inspiration to Black Americans. He is one of Over the past thirty-five years there have been life. I rise today to commend Patricia Staff for the shining stars of our history and one of this only a few in which he did not win a national her work, thank her for dedication to her com- nation's greatest artists. Tolson created a po- or international championship. As recently as munity, and praise her as a true hero. etic legacy. His writings will bless and enrich 1996 he won the singles Grand Slam. Yet in f the lives of generations to come. I am happy our hometown of Santa Barbara, he is better known as a very popular tennis pro and in- to report that the Tolson Project has been es- TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DICK DAY structor who is eager to work with students of tablished to enhance our knowledge and un- all ages. derstanding of the works of Melvin B. Tolson HON. SCOTT McINNIS Bob Sherman remains active and competi- and under its leadership, the ``Collected Works tive, with many lifetimes of achievement re- of Melvin B. Tolson'' will be re-issued this OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES maining in his wonderful career. He is a mem- year. In closing, I would like to take this oppor- ber of the UCSB Athletic Hall of Fame and is tunity to share some of this distinguished Thursday, February 25, 1999 a testimonial that excellence can be achieved man's immortal words. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great at every age, and therefore an example to us DELTA sadness that I wish to take this moment to all. I am proud to join my friends at UCSB in Art recognize the remarkable life and significant recognizing Bob Sherman's on-going lifetime is not barrel copper easily separated achievements of one of Colorado's leading of achievement. E294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 1999 IN HONOR OF THE PROMOTION TO had 14 children: Calvin Oliver Rhodes, John the time of slavery. Brave men like Nat Turn- MAJOR OF CAPTAIN JOHN F. Tillman Rhodes, Adranna Olivia Cooper, Su- er, Gabriel Prosser, and Denmark Vesey, for ‘‘JACK’’ DROHAN sanna H. Hannibal, Annie Elizabeth Muldrow, example, organized and led doomed but val- Hattie Jane Burgess, Mack Willie Rhodes, iant slave rebellions against slave owners and HON. JIM NUSSLE Sam J. Rhodes, Daisy B. Sims, Willie Rhodes, the militias that maintained the institution of Albert Rhodes, Viola Rhodes Montgomery, OF IOWA slavery with force. Abolitionists like Frederick MacArthur Rhodes, and Paul Rhodes. Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Douglas and Sojourner Truth undermined the Rhodes later married Mrs. Carrie Smith institution of slavery by speaking, writing, and Thursday, February 25, 1999 Rhodes (deceased), who brought two children lobbying against itÐat considerable personal Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, let me take this to their union: Maggie and Johnny Smith. He risk. And brave individuals like Harriet Tubman is affectionately known as ``Papa'' by his 7 opportunity to say a few words in tribute to risked their lives and their hard-won freedom children (9 deceased), 41 grandchildren (5 de- USAF Captain John F. ``Jack'' Drohan. Cap- to return to slave-holding states to lead other ceased), 41 great-grandchildren (2 deceased) tain Drohan is currently serving as the Chief of African Americans north to freedom along the Acquisition Career Management Policy work- and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Rhodes' favorite pastime is reading the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, ing for the Under Secretary of Air Force Acqui- over 200,000 African American men fought in sition in the Pentagon. Tomorrow, February Bible, newspapers and magazines. He also enjoys watching baseball, the news, and news the Union Army and NavyÐto free their 26, 1999, Captain Drohan, a loyal and dedi- enslaved brethren, to prove that African Amer- cated Air Force officer, will be promoted to the related programs on television. He still takes time to visit the sick in his community to offer icans were as brave and as tough as whites, rank of Major. With this promotion, he was and to improve the claim of all African Ameri- also selected for attendance at the Air Force's any assistance he may be able to provide. His cans to the rights already enjoyed by whites. Intermediate Service School. favorite Bible scripture is the 23rd Chapter of After completing his B.S. degree in Aero- Psalms. Mr. Rhodes also lives by a motto, In the post-Reconstruction era, African space Engineering at the University of Florida, ``Treat others as you would have them treat Americans like Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Captain Drohan was commissioned as a 2nd you.'' DuBois, and Mary Church Terrell shaped atti- Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing Mr. Lieutenant in the United States Air Force on tudes within the African American community Mack Willie Rhodes a prosperous and happy May 2, 1987. He served at Wright Patterson and won the respect of many white Americans 101st birthday. He is truly a living example of Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio where he re- across the country. the American spirit. ceived a M.S. in Engineering Management In the early 1900s, prominent African Ameri- from the University of Dayton. Captain Drohan f cans like W.E.B. DuBois and Ida Wells-Barnett also served in the Air Force's Education with BLACK HISTORY MONTH worked to form the National Association for Industry program for 10 months with Tracor the Advancement of Colored People, an orga- Aerospace in Austin, Texas before serving at SPEECH OF Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Cap- nization dedicated to the elimination of seg- tain Drohan is also a distinguished graduate of HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE regation and discrimination. Also in those Squadrons Officer School and has rep- OF PENNSYLVANIA years, Marcus Garvey led an influential black resented his squadron at the Top Tech Air IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nationalist movement and fought institutional Force Instructor Competition. Wednesday, February 24, 1999 racism in the United States. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Captain Jack Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ob- In the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, A. Philip Ran- Drohan on his promotion to Major, and extend servance of Black History Month. dolph worked to organize African American to him my best wishes for continued service to The United States has officially observed workers and end the division of the labor the Air Force and our great country. Black History Month every February since movement along racial lines. He also worked f 1976. The idea of observing Black History diligently to end discrimination in the military and the government. TRIBUTE TO MACK WILLIE Month must be credited to Dr. Carter G. RHODES Woodson, a prominent educator, historian and And since the end of World War II, African author, who created Negro History Week in American leaders like Thurgood Marshall, 1926. For over 70 years, each February Amer- HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN Martin Luther King, Adam Clayton Powell, icans have been encouraged to reflect upon Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, and Ralph OF SOUTH CAROLINA the contributions that African Americans have Bunche have made their mark on American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made to American life and cultureÐand to historyÐin our courts, our schools, our gov- think about the unfinished business this great Thursday, February 25, 1999 ernment, our politics, the military, and in for- country faces in addressing what has been re- eign affairs. African American women like Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- ferred to as America's own original sinÐslav- Fannie Lou Hamer, Shirley Chisholm, and leagues to join me in paying tribute to a pillar ery and racism. in my hometown, Mr. Mack Willie Rhodes of The Association for the Study of Afro-Amer- Barbara Jordan broke old barriers and won Sumter, South Carolina. An African-American ican Life and History, an organization estab- the respect of millions of Americans for their great great-grandfather, Mr. Rhodes has been lished by Dr. Woodson in 1915 to promote a integrity, their intelligence, their dedication, a champion in his community for many years. better understanding and appreciation of the and their professional accomplishments. He is continually offering his assistance to contributions that African Americans have This recitation of African American leaders neighbors, friends and family in many capac- made to this country, has selected ``The Leg- is by no means all-inclusive. In fact, it touches ities. Mr. Rhodes is the oldest member of acy of African Americans in Leadership for the upon only a few of the African American lead- Melina Presbyterian Church, where he has Present and Future'' as the theme for this ers who have shaped this country's history. worshiped since 1915. Mr. Rhodes is an Elder year's observance of Black History Month. Ac- Their names are intended merely to document in his church and was a Sunday School Su- cordingly, I wish to address my remarks today the observation that African American leaders perintendent for many years. He also taught to some of the great African American leaders have played an important positive role in our Sunday school at the Goodwill Presbyterian with which this country has been blessed over nation's past. Church and has been a member of Masonic its lifetime. Lodge Golden Gate No. 73 since 1948. There is no shortage of articulate, influential As part of the annual observation of Black Mr. Rhodes was born in Sardinia, South African American leaders in our nation's his- History Month, it is instructive to remind our- Carolina, on February 25, 1898 to Robert and tory. These individuals influenced both the Af- selves that in the face of racism, discrimina- Olivia Williams Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes is the rican American community and our society at tion, and violence, many African Americans second oldest of 15 children. Family, good val- large in powerful ways as they fought to win have successfully taken action to change our ues, and good living are Mr. Rhodes' most freedom, fair treatment, and better lives for all society and determine their own destiny within cherished possessions. African Americans. it. I believe that African Americans today can At an early age Mr. Rhodes married Annie African American leaders have been influen- draw great satisfaction and strength from that Elizabeth Hammett Rhodes (deceased). They tial throughout this country's historyÐeven in history. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E295 A BILL TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL laski, a patriot and military hero and the Fa- living longer and enjoying their retirement. At CAP ON STATES’ AUTHORITY TO ther of the American Cavalry. a time when this Congress is discussing the ISSUE THEIR OWN TAX-EXEMPT While countless words have been spoken future of Social Security, and how to personal- PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS AND and many volumes have been written about ize and modernize the system, we also need TO INDEX SUCH AMOUNTS IN Casimir Pulaski's life, I believe this contribu- to encourage private investment. We should THE FUTURE tions to his native home and his bravery on be encouraging people to plan for their future behalf of his adopted land are immeasurable. with retirement plans and IRAs, rather than HON. AMO HOUGHTON Casimir Pulaski was born on March 4, 1747 encouraging reckless spending and a me-first OF NEW YORK in Warka, Poland. He was a valiant fighter attitude. This country was born on the promise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during Poland's war of independence from of hope and opportunity, and by taxing fami- Russia. But for his distinguished service to- lies and businesses at their most agonizing Thursday, February 25, 1999 ward freedom and independence on behalf of time, we destroy their hope for the future. Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, I am his people and his beloved Poland, he was By today's tax system, it is easier and pleased to join my colleague from Massachu- forced to flee and became an exile. cheaper to sell a business before death rather setts, Mr. NEAL, together with a number of He remained a voice for just causes and an than try to pass it on after. More than 70 per- other colleagues, in introducing our bill, ``The unwavering spirit for freedom. That is why he cent of family business and farms do not sur- State and Local Investment Opportunity Act of joined in America's struggle against the colo- vive through the second generation. Nine out 1999.'' The bill would raise the annual cap on nists and fought along side General George of ten successors whose family-owned busi- states' authority to issue their own tax-exempt Washington during the Revolutionary War. He nesses failed within three years of the prin- ``Private Activity'' bonds to $75 times popu- was named brigadier general and the first cipal owner's death said trouble paying estate lation ($225 million if greater) and provides for commander of the American cavalry. For his taxes contributed to the company's demise. an inflation adjustment based on the con- bravery and service, he was bestowed, and For family owned business, this is a tax just sumer price index for calendar years after rightly so, the title of ``Father of the American because the business is changing ownership 2000. The bill would be effective for calendar Cavalry.'' due to the death of an owner. years after 1999. He paid the ultimate price for his convictions Aside from being a source of revenue, an- A similar bill was introduced in the 105th and was fatally wounded during the Battle of other express purpose of the estate tax was to Congress and was enacted without the index- Savannah. break up large concentrations of wealth. 75 ation provision and the increase in the annual Casimir Pulaski is an American hero, who years later, however, reality suggests that cap is being phased in starting in 2003. Thus, fought for freedom, with honor and courage. rather than being an important means for pro- our new bill is the same as last year's bill ex- As we commemorate this legend, I also wish moting equal economic opportunity, the estate cept for the indexation and effective date. to recognize the countless accomplishments tax is in fact a barrier to economic advance- Chairman ARCHER of the Ways and Means and great contributions of Polish Americans to ment for people of all economic cir- Committee was totally cooperative in our effort our nation. cumstances. In effect, the death tax, which last Congress, and indeed was key in includ- f was established to redistribute wealth, hurts ing our original proposal in the Taxpayer Re- those it was meant to helpÐnamely, Ameri- lief Act of 1998, which the House passed but INTRODUCTION OF THE DEATH ca's working men and women. When small the Senate did not take up. Nevertheless, the TAX ELIMINATION ACT businesses close their doors, loyal employees Chairman persisted in including the phased-in lose their jobs. provision in the smaller so-called ``extender HON. JENNIFER DUNN The saying goes that death and taxes are bill'' that was enacted. OF WASHINGTON the only certainties in life. I believe it is ridicu- We believe this change is important to all of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lous that the government force the American us, in that tax-exempt Private Activity Bonds fi- Thursday, February 25, 1999 people to deal with both on the same day. nance affordable ownership and rental hous- Families should be allowedÐand encour- ing, manufacturing job creation, environmental Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, it's been said that agedÐto save for future generations. I invite cleanup, infrastructure and student loans. Na- only with our government are you given a my colleagues to join JOHN TANNER and me in tionwide, demand for bond authority exceeded ``certificate at birth, a license at marriage, and our bi-partisan effort to eliminate this detrimen- supply by nearly 50 percent in 1997, accord- a bill at death.`` Today I am introducing the tal and cruel tax. ing to the National Council of State Housing Death Tax Elimination Act, which seeks to f Agencies. This is a bipartisan issue. Three- phase-out the onerous death tax. The death quarters of the House supported our bill in the tax rates will be reduced by 5 percentage TRIBUTE TO THE 75TH ANNIVER- 105th Congress and a majority of the Senate points each year until the highest rate brack- SARY OF THE JUDSON CENTER cosponsored identical Senate legislation. The etÐ55 percentÐreaches zero in 2010. As nation's governors and mayors, other state these rates are lowered to zero, more and HON. SANDER M. LEVIN and local governmental groups, and the public more families will no longer be forced to give OF MICHIGAN finance community all strongly support full the family savings to Uncle Sam and the fam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily business will be saved. In an era when the bond cap restoration. Thursday, February 25, 1999 On the possibility that a large tax package productivity of American workers is creating moves forward this session, we believe it is huge budget surpluses, it is incomprehensible Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the important to reconsider the effective date for this tax to live on. The death tax deserves Judson Center on the occasion of their 75th issue, as well as the indexing for inflation to die. Anniversary. going forward. One of the most compelling aspects of the The Judson Center began as a children's We urge our colleagues to join us in co- American dream is to make life better for your home with a single matron tending to the emo- sponsoring this important legislationÐ``The children and loved ones. Yet, the current tax tional, physical and spiritual growth of only a State and Local Investment Opportunity Act of treatment of individuals and families at death few children. As children and families became 1999.'' is so onerous that when one dies, their chil- more fragmented and victimized by poverty, f dren are many times forced to sell and turn disabilities, abuse and neglect, the Judson over more than half of their inheritance just to Center grew to meet these new challenges. IN HONOR OF CASIMIR PULASKI pay the taxes. It takes place at an agonizing Under the 17 year leadership of Mounir W. time for the family; when families should be Sharobeem, the Judson Center has 365 em- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY grieving for a loved one with friends and rel- ployees and is a comprehensive, multi-fac- OF ILLINOIS atives, rather than spending painful hours with eted, community-based human service center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lawyers and bureaucrats. providing care for over one thousand individ- By confiscating between 37 percent and 55 uals on any given day. It serves individuals in Thursday, February 25, 1999 percent of an estate, the death tax punishes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, on behalf life-long habits of savings, discourages entre- Kalamazoo counties. of the millions of Polish Americans, the city of preneurship and capital formation, penalizes In 1991, the agency won Crain's Detroit Chicago, the people of illinois and citizens of families, and has an enormous negative effect Business ``Best Managed Non-Profit Award,'' our nation, I rise today in honor of Casimir Pu- on other tax revenues. Americans today are and the Peter F. Drucker Award for Non-Profit E296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 1999 Innovation. In 1994, Judson Center was a fi- Anyway, I was a 14-year-old fan when I met TRIBUTE TO CAPE AND ISLANDS nalist in the Innovations in State and Local Wilmer and some of his fellow St. Louis Car- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Government Award program, sponsored by dinals in Milwaukee. He gave me his auto- the Ford Foundation and the John F. Kennedy graphÐin fact, I still treasure those Cardinal School of Government. The Richard Huegli autographs todayÐand tickets to the game. HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT Award sponsored by United Community Serv- That's when ballplayers really were heroes to OF MASSACHUSETTS ices has been presented to the agency on two their fans, and when baseball was the indis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasions. In 1994 it received this award for putable National Pastime. its innovative Supported Employment program, You'll find Wilmer Mizell permanently listed Thursday, February 25, 1999 and in 1998 for its Living in Family Environ- in the baseball fan's bible, the Encyclopedia of Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ment initiative. Baseball. He pitched for the Cardinals, the to recognize the important work of Cape and Judson's leader, Mounir W. Sharobeen was Pittsburgh Pirates, and the New York Mets. Islands Emergency Medical Services on the awarded Executive of the Year by United He was a key addition for the Pirates in 1960, occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary on Feb- Community Services in 1990, and Michiganian when Pittsburgh capped an improbable World ruary 25, 1999. of the Year by the Detroit News in 1992. Series victory over the Yankees on Bill The Cape and Islands Emergency Medical Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mazeroski's stunning home run. Wilmer then Services system was created in 1974 by a in congratulating Judson Center for 75 years performed the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of group of physicians, fire fighters and chiefs, of fulfilling its mission to help children, adults the grand old game by toiling for the expan- local officials and educators who recognized and families reach their fullest potential. I wish sion Mets. the need to develop a comprehensive para- them success in continuing to serve so many After a few years, Wilmer Mizell broke into medic training program and who had the vi- communities in need. another exclusive lineup. He was elected as a sion to create a system to provide advanced f Congressman from North Carolina. Wilmer life support ambulance services to the people served his district with distinction from 1968 to of the Cape and Islands. IN MEMORY OF WILMER ‘‘VINEGAR 1974. He would later serve in the Commerce Today, Cape and Islands EMS provides BEND’’ MIZELL Department under President Ford and in the these comprehensive services to 26 towns, 29 Agriculture Department under President SPEECH OF provider agencies, 5 hospitals and a fluctuat- Reagan. His easy-going style masked a savvy ing population of 200,000 in the winter months mind. HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY and over 1,000,000 during the summer. When I was a boy, I couldn't have imagined OF OHIO Cape and Islands EMS has made significant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that I would meet Wilmer Mizell on the base- ball field again * * * only this time, as a Con- contributions to the delivery of health care on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 gressman. For years, Wilmer was a fixture at Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to offer a the congressional baseball game. As a long- through education, medical direction and over- tip of the old baseball cap to a great team time player, I can't tell you how much it meant sight, communications and administrative serv- playerÐWilmer Mizell. to have Wilmer at practice and at the game ices for EMS providers. I was saddened to learn of Wilmer's death itself. One of my great regrets in my first year After twenty-five years, Cape and Islands this past Sunday at the age of 68. It's appro- as manager of the Republican team is that EMS has become a leader in the delivery of priate that Congress put its appreciation of Wilmer won't be there to share his advice, high-quality emergency medical services. Its one of its most genial Members in the record wisdom, and wit. team has set a high standard of excellence, books. But we will all remember Wilmer Mizell always striving to exceed the needs and ex- I first came across Wilmer Mizell not as a when we rise for the National Anthem before pectations of the Cape and Islands medical Congressman from North Carolina, but as a the game this June. He was the essence of community as well as area residents. cagey major league pitcher known as ``Vinegar two traits common to success in baseball and Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in Bend'' on his baseball cards. Truly the kind of politics: good-hearted competition and real ca- congratulating the Cape and Islands EMS great baseball nickname I fondly remember maraderie. We'll miss this great ballplayer, System for twenty-five years of outstanding from my boyhood in the 1950's. great American, and truly good friend. service.