September 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1695 demonstrate continuous improvement in safe- veloping countries in Latin America and Africa. HISPANIC ENGINEERING SCIENCE ty, based on criteria administered by the Na- U.N. should recognize and reward Taiwan’s AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK tional Safety Council. Only 1 percent of U.S. global outreach to needy countries. ´ slaughter plants receive this honor. Maybe the solution is parallel representation HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in for both Taiwan and the People’s Republic of OF TEXAS congratulating Premium Standard Farms on China on the pattern of the previous East and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 years of safe and productive operations at West Germanys and the North and South Ko- the Milan Processing Facility. Thursday, September 23, 2004 reas. Such an arrangement would provide Tai- f Mr. HINOJOSA. I rise today to commend wan and China with a forum for dialogue the University of Texas Pan American on or- SUPPORTING TAIWAN’S EFFORT whereby they may forge closer ties based on ganizing the 3rd annual Hispanic Engineering TO RETURN TO THE UNITED NA- mutual understanding and respect, leading to Science and Technology Week (HESTEC), a TIONS permanent peace in the Taiwan Strait. national celebration, emphasizing the impor- For all the reasons named above, my col- tance of math and science literacy by high- HON. NICK LAMPSON leagues and I urge the United Nations to con- lighting rewarding career paths in engineering, OF TEXAS sider Taiwan’s bid to return to the U.N. with science, and technology. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thought and wisdom. The University of Texas Pan American is one of the premier Hispanic-Serving Institu- Thursday, September 23, 2004 f tions in the Nation not just because of the Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, in seeking to large number of Hispanic students that attend return to the United Nations, the Republic of HONORING THE JOFFREY BALLET classes here but because of the university’s China on Taiwan will once again ask diplo- OF CHICAGO longstanding and deeply rooted commitment matic allies to present its case before the to expanding access to education for our com- United Nations this fall. I am in total sympathy munity. HESTEC is just one example of that with Taiwan’s effort. Taiwan is the only nation HON. RAHM EMANUEL commitment to our young people, our future. not represented in the U.N. Taiwan’s exclusion We are in the midst of celebrating Hispanic from the U.N. violates the principles and spirit OF ILLINOIS Heritage Month—a time to celebrate Hispanic of the U.N. Charter, especially the funda- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES culture and the many contributions Hispanic mental principle of universality and the Uni- Americans have made to this great Nation. versal Declaration of Human Rights. Thursday, September 23, 2004 The University of Texas Pan American, As we all know, the U.N. Charter demands through the HESTEC initiative, has decided to Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- that this global body welcome the participation celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by looking gratulate The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago on of all people, including the 23 million people of to the future. more than 40 years of excellence and artistic Taiwan. Those who object to Taiwan’s partici- Love of country is a fundamental value in pation in the U.N. argue that U.N. Resolution achievement. the Hispanic community. When the nation is in 2758, adopted in 1971, makes the People’s Since its foundation in 1956, the Joffrey Bal- need, Hispanic Americans have always an- Republic of China the legitimate representative let has brought a unique and innovative ap- swered the call to serve. It is in this fine tradi- of Taiwan. The fact is that the PRC has never proach to American dance theater. In addition tion that University of Texas Pan American exercised jurisdiction over Taiwan. It is absurd to entertaining Chicago audiences for dec- founded HESTEC. to claim that the PRC can speak for a land ades, the Joffrey exists as a touring company HESTEC is a call to serve. It is a call to our and people over which it has no control. If the with a repertoire of original ballets and cho- Hispanic youth to step in and fill the pressing United Nations is founded on the principle of reography that have been enjoyed by ballet national need for highly trained professionals the equality of sovereign nations, it has no fans worldwide. in the fields of science, engineering, and tech- reason not to recognize Taiwan’s sovereignty nology. Created by Robert Joffrey and Gerald as an independent nation. It must and should Our Nation is facing a shortage of critical Arpino, the Joffrey held its first major produc- give Taiwan representation. proportions in the fields of math, science, en- Moreover, as we live in an era of the as- tion at Chicago’s 8th Street Theater on Janu- gineering and technology. Science and engi- cendancy of democracy and human rights, we ary 22, 1957. The performance proved to be neering employment opportunities are increas- must see that Taiwan has been a vibrant de- a tremendous success, and helped establish ing three times faster than all other occupa- mocracy with a democratically elected presi- the Joffrey as one of the best national compa- tions. Yet, the number of college students en- dent and legislature. Taiwan’s government up- nies of the day. In addition, the Joffrey has re- tering the fields of math, science and engi- holds human rights. Its citizens enjoy freedom ceived international acclaim for its perform- neering continues to decline, placing Amer- of assembly, association and religion. Free na- ances in 25 foreign countries, including Korea, ica’s position as the world’s leader in science tions of the world cannot allow Taiwan, a bea- Syria, and Afghanistan. and technology at risk. Increasingly, Hispanics con of democracy, to be subdued by an au- Renowned for a remarkable repertory of will be called upon to reverse that trend. By thoritarian China. more than 225 ballets by 85 choreographers, the year 2010, Hispanics will represent 1 out Besides being a multiparty democracy, Tai- The Joffrey commissioned the first ballets of of 4 students in U.S. schools, but today only wan is an economic powerhouse, now ranking such notable American choreographers as 4 percent of U.S. scientists and engineers are as the world’s 14th largest economy. It has Alvin Ailey, Laura Dean, Anna Sokolow, and Hispanic. This presents both a challenge and the potential to be a valuable party to ensure Chicagoan Randy Duncan. Furthermore, the an opportunity for higher education institutions peace, security and progress in the Pacific re- company has revived many of the lost classics to attract more Hispanics entering the career gion. Clearly it does not serve anyone’s inter- such as Parade from 1909, and The Three- fields of science and technology. est to keep Taiwan out of the United Nations. Cornered Hat from 1919. In addition, The Jof- The University of Texas Pan American rec- Also, as Asian-Pacific nations are confronted frey has achieved great success by incor- ognized that Hispanic Serving Institutions have with problems of environmental degradation, porating modern technology and pop culture a unique responsibility to meet this challenge greenhouse effects, depletion of marine and into its productions to create ballets that are and to increase the number of Hispanics in other resources, poverty and disease, Taiwan appealing to modern audiences. math, science, engineering and technology could play a significant role in grappling with fields. Therefore, in October 2002, under the some of these concerns if it were allowed to Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of Chi- leadership and vision of Roland Arriola, vice work with the United Nations and its agencies. cago in congratulating The Joffrey Ballet of president of external affairs, the university No such opportunity avails Taiwan today. Chicago, one of Chicago’s finest cultural insti- hosted the first Hispanic Engineering Science Mr. Speaker, I truly believe that Taiwan has tutions. From its brilliant original productions, Technology Conference (HESTEC). been poorly treated by the United Nations. to its extraordinary presentations of the Since its inception, HESTEC has captured Taiwan has been a responsible global citizen classics, the company continues to perform the imagination of South Texas and galva- for years. It has done a good job, for example, ballet at the very highest of levels. I am happy nized the community around the goal of pre- in helping to resettle refugees in Afghanistan, to applaud their numerous achievements, and paring the next generation of mathematicians, in preventing AIDS in Africa and in dispatching to wish them continued growth and future suc- scientists, engineers, and technology experts. numerous technical and medical teams to de- cess. This event has engaged our community on all

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:16 Sep 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23SE8.016 E24PT1 E1696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 24, 2004 levels. Last year, HESTEC reached over ted to the American Bar Association in 1952. promoted again to Lieutenant in 1996. Mr. 1,500 teachers, 25,000 community members, He was National President of Sigma Delta Witulski was deemed Firefighter of the Year in and 330,000 students from across Texas. The Kappa from 1963–1964, Town Attorney of 2001 by the city of Sterling Heights and Amer- initiative also has generated $1 million in Dyer, Indiana from 1957–1960, 1962, and ican Legion Post 151. He twice received Per- scholarship dollars for college students. 1964–1972 and of Cedar Lake, Indiana, from fect Attendance awards in 1996 and 2002. Mr. The University of Texas Pan American has 1976–1980. Lowell has accomplished many vi- Witulski received various merits and awards created a model initiative for the Nation. sionary goals throughout his career. He is a throughout his tenure with the fire department, Today, on the eve of the 3rd annual HESTEC member of Enslen, Enslen & Matthews Law and retired on July 20, 2004. and in the midst of our national celebration of Firm, which was established in 1960. Enslen, Bio-Operations Chief Anthony Maltese was Hispanic Heritage Month, I urge my col- Enslen, & Matthews Law Firm provides gen- born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 6, 1950. He leagues to join me in saluting this fine institu- eral civil, criminal and appellate practice in all was appointed to the position of firefighter tion for its service to the Hispanic community State and Federal courts, family/domestic rela- January 29, 1973. He received commendation and to the Nation. tions, probate and estate planning, insurance, for responding to a house fire in 1974 and a f real estate and labor relations law. Meritorious Unit Citation for a lifesaving inci- Not only has Lowell Enslen had many con- dent in 1986. Mr. Maltese was promoted to CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVER- structive accomplishments throughout his ca- Lieutenant in July of 1992, and promoted SARY OF THE COMMISSIONING reer as a lawyer, he has also actively contrib- again to Captain in October of 1995. He re- OF THE USS ‘‘OZARK’’ IN PORT- uted to his community through participation in ceived his Associates Degree, Cum Laude, in LAND, OR, AND HONORING ITS various programs designed at improving op- 1994 and was appointed Battalion Chief in CREW portunities for the people of Northwest Indi- 1997. Mr. Maltese retired as Operations Chief ana. Lowell was President of Members Ham- on November 19, 2003. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER mond from 1965–1966 and is currently affili- Many of us embark on a profession that OF OREGON ated with Lake County, Indiana State, and does not call for us to put our lives in danger IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Bar Associations, American Judica- each day we go into work. These men chose to dedicate their careers and their lives to Thursday, September 23, 2004 ture Society, Indiana Trial Lawyers Associa- tion, The Association of Trial Lawyers of helping people in their community stay safe Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, it is with America, and Fellow Indiana Bar Foundation. and secure, and putting their lives in harm’s great pleasure today that I welcome the crew- Along with his many other accomplishments, way to save a life, a family, a home. members of the USS Ozark back to Portland, Lowell has received numerous certificates and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OR to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the awards. in recognizing these two heroes, who have ship’s commissioning on September 23, 1944. Lowell has demonstrated his faithfulness by dedicated themselves to Sterling Heights and The Ozark, built by the Willamette Iron and his extraordinary service to Enslen, Enslen, & the community at large in a way that few can; Steel Corporation here in Portland, crossed Matthews and his community through his hard with valor, commitment and honor. the Columbia River bar less than 2 weeks work and self-sacrifice. Although Lowell has f later and played a vital role in our Nation’s vic- served on numerous committees and has tory in the Pacific Theater during World War II. dedicated his time to Enslen, Enslen, & Mat- TRIBUTE TO GIANNA ANGELO The Pacific Theater saw some of the war’s thews, he has never neglected to provide sup- POULOS-DASKALAKI FOR HER most dangerous naval encounters, and the port and love to his family. OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE commitment of the USS Ozark’s crew- Mr. Speaker, Lowell E. Enslen has given his 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES members is a testimony of their bravery and time and efforts selflessly to the people of sacrifice. Northwest Indiana throughout his years of HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO In the Pacific Theater, the ship and its crew service. He has taught every member of OF CONNECTICUT transported troops for the invasion of Iwo Jima Enslen, Enslen, & Matthews the true meaning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and evacuated wounded Marines to hospitals of service to all members of the Northwest In- Thursday, September 23, 2004 in Guam. After seeing further action in the Pa- diana community. I respectfully ask that you cific Theater, the USS Ozark was present in and my other distinguished colleagues join me Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am honored Tokyo Harbor during the historic ceremony in congratulating Mr. Lowell E. Enslen for his to rise today to extend my sincere congratula- where the Japanese surrendered on board the outstanding contributions to Indiana’s First tions to Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, the USS Missouri. The ship then returned 950 re- Congressional District. I am proud to com- woman who was responsible for the success covered American prisoners of war to the mend him for his lifetime of service and devo- of the 2004 Olympic Games held in Athens, United States via Guam and Pearl Harbor. tion. Greece. As head of the Athens 2004 Orga- nizing Committee, ‘‘Mrs. A’’ was instrumental I want to take this opportunity to thank those f who served aboard the USS Ozark for their in ensuring that Athens remained the site of brave efforts in the defense of our Nation. I TRIBUTE TO INSPECTOR DENNIS Summer Games and that the massive under- wish them a festive 60th anniversary celebra- WITULSKI AND BIO-OPERATIONS taking of construction and organization was tion this week in Portland. CHIEF ANTHONY MALTESE completed. f Preparing for an event that is as elaborate HON. SANDER M. LEVIN as the Olympic Games is a monumental TRIBUTE TO MR. LOWELL E. OF MICHIGAN task—one which was almost lost to Athens. ENSLEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Credit for the success of the Games has gone to the leadership and determination of Mrs. A HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Thursday, September 23, 2004 whose vision, tenacity, and pride in Greece OF INDIANA Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Sep- enabled the Athens 2004 Organizing Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tember 24, 2004 the Sterling Heights Fire mittee to overcome every challenge they Fighters Union will host their Annual Dinner- faced. Thursday, September 23, 2004 Dance, honoring their 2004 retirees. This year- I was fortunate enough to have the oppor- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with ly event, honors Sterling Heights firefighters tunity to attend this summer’s games and great honor and pleasure that I stand before for their dedication to their community and rec- found myself in awe of all that surrounded me. you today to recognize the many accomplish- ognizes their commendable contributions to From the magic of the opening ceremonies ments of Mr. Lowell E. Enslen during 52 years the city. I am pleased to be associated with and the lighting of the Olympic Torch to the in- of service in the Northwest Indiana commu- this fine organization and to call many of them credible athletic venues, Athens was nothing nity. Lowell has spent nearly five decades rep- my friends. short of spectacular. As the Games were resenting his community. His career as a law- I am proud to rise today to pay tribute to the brought back to their birthplace, the city was yer has allowed him the opportunity to touch careers of two retiring firefighters. reborn—the Old World met the New and peo- the lives of numerous people. Inspector Dennis Witulski, discharged from ple from across the world celebrated in the Lowell E. Enslen was born in Gary, Indiana the U.S. Navy in 1973, was appointed as a spirit of competition. Whether spectators mar- in 1927. He attended Hobart public schools Sterling Heights firefighter on July 20, 1981. veled at the breathtaking image of the lighted and Valparaiso University. Lowell was admit- He was promoted to FEO in 1992 and then Parthenon in the night sky, or took in the

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