CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E949 taken while she was a member of the Cali- boundaries. It is not just found in Africa. It tween 1812 and the end of 1998. These deaths fornia Assembly and Senate where she man- is moving swiftly in India, Eastern Europe, were discovered or verified during ongoing aged to get more than 60 legislative bills Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean as research conducted by The Freedom Forum signed by then-Gov. Pete Wilson. well,’’ Lee said. since the memorial was originally dedicated With the support of Sens. Dianne Feinstein And here in Alameda County, she warns of in May 1996. The remaininig 40 names are and Barbara Boxer, Lee says she will mon- a corresponding calamity facing African those journalists killed last year. itor the progress of her bill in the U.S. Sen- Americans because she says the statistical ‘‘Sadly, we have learned that by this time ate. profile of AIDS incidence shows a reversal of next year, it is likely that another 30 to 40 Lee confidently pointed to the portion of infection rates that once were 70 to 30 per- journalists will have died pursuing the Oakland seen from her 10th floor office in the cent white to non-white that are now the truth,’’ said Charles L. Overby, chairman Dellums Federal Building and said, ‘‘I know exact opposite. and chief executive officer of The Freedom that the legislative process from bill to law f Forum. ‘‘We must never forget them, and we and then to funding is dynamic. But I will be hope this memorial will be a part of their vigilant. No stone will go unturned because IN HONOR OF THE 40 JOURNAL- legacy.’’ this disease knows no boundaries. The whole ISTS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES Myles Tierney of Associated Press Tele- world is at risk to this AIDS pandemic of vision News is one of the names being added biblical proportion.’’ PURSUING THE NEWS IN 1999 to the memorial. The 34-year-old American Sen. John Kerry, D–Mass. introduced S2033 producer was covering Sierra Leone’s civil as a companion bill and its language has HON. FRANK R. WOLF war when a rebel fighter opened fire with a been included in the Helms/Biden Foreign OF VIRGINIA semiautomatic rifle on the car Tierney was Affairs Technical Assistance Act. Lee’s pro- traveling in, killing him instantly. posed trust fund, housed at the World Bank, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sierra Leone was the deadliest country for would use its leveraging capacity to increase Thursday, June 8, 2000 journalists in 1999, with ten deaths occurring the resources for the fund. Lee envisions es- there. Latin America, particularly Colombia, teemed world leaders such as Nelson Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, the commemora- remains a dangerous place for those covering Mandela and Ron Dellums as part of the tion of World Press Freedom Day was held in stories about politics, drug trafficking and fund’s governance structure to assure that May, when the names of journalists who have organized crime. the monies go to needy regions. died covering the news were added to The Popular political satirist Jaime Garzon GIANTS’ SHOULDERS Freedom Forum Journalists Memorial located was shot five times in the head and chest How did a newly elected congresswoman in Arlington, Virginia. There were 40 people while driving to his Bogota radio station. He who represents the most left-of-center con- who died in 1999 in their efforts to bring us had been threatened repeatedly by Carlos stituency in the country manage to get arch- the news from around the world. Castano, leader of the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia, a right-wing para- conservative Republican Sen. Jesse Helms to We owe a debt of gratitude to these journal- support the intent of her legislation while si- military organization fighting against leftist multaneously coordinating grassroots orga- ists who risked their lives to bring us the news guerrillas. Garzon had scheduled a meeting nizations and AIDS service organizations? about many dangerous places in the world, with Castano Aug. 14, the day after he was ‘‘With a lot of hard work,’’ Lee said. ‘‘I can from Sierra Leone to Chechnya to Bosnia to killed. stand up to the legislative leaders in both Kosovo. Were it not for their courage and ‘‘In an age of information overload, it is parties because I stand on the shoulders of bravery, perhaps the world would never have easy to forget that there are people still will- giants who preceded me.’’ known about the horrors and the atrocities that ing to die for journalism,’’ said Peter S. With an earnestness and conviction she have been and are now taking place there. Prichard, president of The Free Forum and pointed to the photos depicting some of the Newseum. ‘‘The memorial reminds us what causes, neighborhoods and political leaders The deadliest country from which to report sacrifices journalists are willing to make for she’s worked for or with and said ‘‘every last year was the nation of Sierra Leone, as a free press.’’ time I walk past the Lionel Wilson Building. 10 journalists died there in 1999Ðthe most in Journalists’ names are added each year to Elihu Harris Building, Judge Don McCull any one country. Sierra Leone has been a the glass panels of the monument, which statue and into the Dellums Federal build- battlefield that has taken the lives of many of stands at the apex of Freedom Park, adja- ing, I’m humbled by the awesome responsi- the world's finest journalists, including the cent to the Newseum and The Freedom bility. And, because I have been blessed to most recent casualties that are still fresh in Forum World Center in Arlington, VA. have been connected to all those giants, I Research by Freedom Forum staff and the won’t lose my focus.’’ many of our mindsÐReuters correspondent Committee to Protect Journalists docu- Lee’s office is encouraging the public to Kurt Schork and Associated Press cameraman ments incidents where journalists were join the African American Walking Tour of Miguel Gil Moreno de Mora, who, along with killed or died while covering the news. Some Downtown Oakland Sunday, July 16, 2 p.m. four Sierra Leone soldiers, were shot to death were killed reporting on wars, natural disas- to 4:30 p.m. She praised the African Amer- there just two weeks ago in a rebel ambush. ters or violent crimes, some were injured or ican Museum and Library (AAMLO), the Mr. Speaker, I am sharing with our col- fell ill while on assignment, and some were Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA), the Oak- leagues a news release from the Newseum murdered to silence their reporting. Journal- land Tours Program, and the Oakland Cul- and also a list of the names of the 40 journal- ists who died as a result of accidents unre- tural Heritage Survey for collaborating on ists who died in 1999. lated to an assignment are not listed, nor are the tours. those who instigated the violence that ‘‘I want all children and families, espe- THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO JOURNALISTS caused their deaths. An independent panel of cially African Americans, to tour these WHO DIED COVERING THE NEWS SINCE 1812 journalists and journalism historians re- places because it reminds me of my child- TO BE ADDED TO JOURNALISTS MEMORIAL views difficult cases. hood in El Paso, Texas when I first started CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE ON WORLD PRESS A list of the names of the 40 journalists seeking answers to the questions of who I FREEDOM DAY, MAY 3, AT 11 A.M. who died in 1999 is attached. To view a data- was and where I came from,’’ said Lee. base listing the 1,369 memorialized journal- ARLINGTON, VA.—The names of 332 journal- She said she will invite her congressional ists, their affiliations and the circumstances ists who died covering the news since 1812, colleagues, who will be in Oakland August 12 of their death, visit the Newseum online at including 40 journalists killed in 1999, will be seeking solutions to issues of housing afford- www.freedomforum.org/newseumnews/memo- added May 3 to The Freedom Forum Journal- ability, redlining, neighborhood reinvest- rial.asp or www.newseum.org/newseum/ ists Memorial. The memorial, located in ment and undercapitalization, to also par- aboutthenewseum/ Freedom Park, now pays tribute to 1,369 re- ticipate in the walking tours as well as Oak- freedompark.htm#memorial. porters, editors, photographers and broad- land’s Chabot Science Center. Lee, a Mills The Newseum, the only interactive mu- casters killed as a result of covering the College and University of California, Berke- seum of news, takes visitors behind the news. May 3 also marks World Press Free- ley graduate, is also helping to find funding scenes to see and experience how and why dom Day. to make the Chabot Center a magnet for news is made. The 72,000-square-foot Thomas Johnson, chairman and chief exec- math, science and astronomy for children. ‘‘I Newseum is funded by The Freedom Forum, utive officer of the CNN News, will speak at want the first astronauts to Mars to come a nonpartisan, international foundation the 11 a.m. ceremony in Freedom Park, fol- from my district,’’ she says. dedicated to free press, free speech and free lowing readings by journalists of names on Eleven million of the world’s 14 million spirit for all people. The Newseum is open the memorial. The ceremony will be at- AIDS deaths are in Africa. Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 ‘‘Africa is the epicenter of this epidemic. tended by friends, family members and col- p.m. and is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas We need to declare a global state-of-emer- leagues of journalists honored on the memo- and New Year’s days. Freedom Park is open gency, like we pioneered in Alameda County, rial, as well as representatives of the news daily from dawn to dusk. Admission is free. and provide the money to fund strategies to organizations for which the slain journalists address the AIDS deaths,’’ Lee said. worked. 1999 ‘‘This disease has plagued us like the Bu- Two hundred and ninety-two of the names Ricardo Gangeme—El Informador bonic Plague once did and it knows no to be added are of journalists who died be- Chubutense (Argentina) in Argentina. E950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 2000 Jaime Garzon—Radionet (Colombia) in Co- who passed away Thursday, June 1, 2000. Members of regional groups select member lombia. Viola Adams, known affectionately by all who states on a rotating basis to serve on impor- Pablo Emilio Medina Motta—TV Garzon knew her as Vi, was a woman of grace and tant United Nations bodies such as the Secu- (Colombia) in Colombia. Guzman Quintero Torres—El Pilon (Colom- elegance. rity Council and the Economic and Social bia) in Colombia. She was also a woman of intelligence and Council. Because of anti-Israeli sentiment, Hernando Rangel Moreno—Freelance, in character. After graduating from high school in Israel has been denied the opportunity to Colombia. 1924 at the age of 16, she continued her edu- serve in the Asian States Group at the United Luis Alberto Rincon Solano—Freelance, in cation at The University of Texas at Austin. Nations, even though it geographically belongs Colombia. She graduated in 1929 with a double major in in that bloc. Alberto Sanchez Tovar—Producciones Co- lombia (Colombia) in Colombia. English and psychology and went on to teach Until such time as Israel can be an effective Roberto Julio Torres—Emisora Fuentes de high school. member of the Asian States Group, Israel has Cartagena (Colombia) in Colombia. Vi met Gilbert T. Adams during her time in expressed a strong desire to serve on WEOG. Agus Muliawan—Asia Press International Austin, and in 1932 they were married during WEOG consists of Western Europe, the (Japan) in Indonesia. the Great Depression on ``a borrowed fifty dol- United States, Canada, Turkey, New Zealand Supriadi—Medan Pos (Indonesia) in Indo- lars and a dime store ring.'' Vi and Gilbert and Australia. nesia. subsequently moved to Gilbert's hometown of Sander Thoenes—Financial Times (United The struggle to gain Israel membership in Kingdom) in Indonesia. Beaumont, and she became a vital part of the WEOG has been a long and difficult one. And, Ilan Roeh—Israel Radio (Israel) in Leb- civic life of her new community. until last week, one thought to be impossible anon. Mrs. Adams championed the issue of safety by some. But, with Congressional support, Samuel Boyi—The Scope (Nigeria) in Nige- and received national recognition for her effort dedicated individuals in the Clinton Administra- ria. to see that every home in the country had first tion, such as Vice President AL GORE and Fidelis Ikwuebe—Freelance, in Nigeria. aid training. President Dwight D. Eisenhower Sam Nimfa-Jan—Details (Nigeria) in Nige- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Rich- ria. recognized the value of Mrs. Adams'work and ard Holbrooke, were able to raise this issue Oleg Chervonyuk—Metropress Agency mandated that first aid be taught in public with the highest levels of WEOG member gov- (Russia) in Russia. schools. An active Democrat, and a proud ernments and make it a clear priority. I thank Supian Ependiyev—Groznensky Rabochiy supporter of her husband's professional and them for all of their efforts. (Russia) in Russia. political endeavors, Gilbert and Vi Adams Shamil Gigayev—Nokh Cho TV (Russia) in Mr. Speaker, Congressional support for were recognized by the Roosevelt, Truman, Israel's acceptance into WEOG is very strong. Russia. Kennedy and Johnson administrations for their Ramzan Mezhidov—TV Tsentr (Russia) in Last October, I led a letter to Ambassador Rassia. contributions to our democratic process. Richard Holbrooke signed by over 60 mem- Valentina Neverova—Pravo (Russia) in A woman strongly devoted to her family, bers, requesting that he make Israel's mem- Russia. Mrs. Adams had four children: Gilbert Timbrell bership in WEOG a high priority. Additionally, Lyubov Sloboda—Vesti (Russia) in Russia. Adams, Jr., John D'Estang Adams, Elizabeth legislation introduced by Congressman ROTH- Alpha Amadu Bah Bah—Independent Ob- Vi Adams, and Patricia Ann Adams. She also MAN calling for full equality at the United Na- server (Sierra Leone) in Sierra Leone. was graced during her lifetime with eight Jenner Cole—SKY–FM (Sierra Leone) in tions for Israel has 63 cosponsors. I am proud Sierra Leone. grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. to be an original sponsor of this legislation. Abdulai Jumah Jalloh—African Champion Mr. Speaker, Viola Adams was a remark- So Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate, for we (Sierra Leone) in Sierra Leone. able woman who was committed to her com- have achieved something truly notable. How- Mabay Kamara—Freelance, in Sierra munity, her country, and above all, her family. ever, the struggle for Israeli acceptance con- Leone. She was generous in spirit and was of deep tinues. Mohammed Kamara—SKY–FM (Sierra religious conviction. She was of the utmost Israel's membership in WEOG is only tem- Leone) in Sierra Leone. character, and her attributes of selflessness Paul Mansaray—Standard Times (Sierra porary and must be reevaluated in four years. and commitment to others are rare gifts that Leone) in Sierra Leone. Additionally, Israel cannot participate as a this nation was lucky to have. With her pass- James Ogogo—Concord Times (Sierra WEOG member in meetings in Geneva, or on ing, a great loss will be felt in the spirit and Leone) in Sierra Leone. the Human Rights Committee at the United Conrad Roy—Expo Times (Sierra Leone) in the heart of Beaumont. Nations. Although I have a great deal of re- Sierra Leone. f Myles Tierney—Associated Press Tele- spect for the human rights efforts of the U.N., vision News (USA) in Sierra Leone. COMMENDING THE MEMBER they have been particularly unkind to Israel Munir Turay—Freelance, in Sierra Leone. STATES OF THE UNITED NA- and it is a bitter pill to swallow to have them Anura Priyantha Cooray—Independent TIONS WESTERN EUROPEAN AND excluded from this committee. Television Network (Sri Lanka) in Sri This legislation, ``Commending the member Lanka. OTHERS GROUP FOR ADDRESS- Rohana Kumara—Satana (Sri Lanka) in ING OVER FOUR DECADES OF IN- states of the United Nations Western Euro- Sri Lanka. JUSTICE AND EXTENDING TEM- pean and Others Group for addressing over Vasthian Anthony Mariyadas—Sri Lanka PORARY MEMBERSHIP TO THE four decades of injustice and extending tem- Broadcasting Corporation (Sri Lanka) in Sri STATE OF ISRAEL porary membership to the state of Israel,'' also Lanka. mentions the new hurdles that must be over- Indika Pathinivasan—Maharaja Television HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY come to finally gain Israel status as a full Network (Sri Lanka) in Sri Lanka. member of the United Nations. It urges the Michelle Lima—KSAT–TV (USA) in Texas. OF NEW YORK WEOG member countries to admit Israel as Ahmet Taner Kislali—Cumhuriyet (Tur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES key) in Turkey. permanent member, without conditions, until Slavko Curuvija—Dnevni Telegraf (Yugo- Thursday, June 8, 2000 such time as she can play an effective part as slavia) in Yugoslavia. Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I am a member of the Asian group. Gabriel Gruener—Stern (Germany) in introducing legislation, along with Congress- Mr. Speaker, I would ask all of my col- Yugoslavia. Volker Kraemer—Stern (Germany) in man ROTHMAN, commending the member leagues to give strong consideration to co- Yugoslavia. countries of the United Nations' Western Euro- sponsoring this legislation. It took four dec- pean and Others Group (WEOG) for address- ades to get Israel this far; it must not take as f ing four decades of discrimination in the UN long to reach the final goal of full membership IN HONOR OF MRS. GILBERT T. and admitting Israel as a temporary, condi- for Israel. ADAMS tional member to that regional bloc. I would again like to thank my friend and For those of my colleagues who are unfa- colleague, STEVEN ROTHMAN, for his help and HON. NICK LAMPSON miliar with this issue, this is an important mile- leadership on this issue. I would also like to thank Vice President GORE, along with Am- OF TEXAS stone for Israel because it places them firmly bassador Holbrooke, for working so hard and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the road to becoming a fully participating member of the United Nations. In order to be keeping the pressure on the WEOG member Thursday, June 8, 2000 a fully participating member of the United Na- countries. A copy of the legislation follows. Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today with tions, countries must serve in a regional Commending the member states of the great sadness I honor Viola Mae Joss Adams, group. United Nations Western European and Others