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HONORING THE LIFE OF TED many improvements within the county, and respected small businessman, Captain Gordon SMITH I know he will be remembered as one of the made the financial sacrifice to answer his Na- best legislators we have had in Chautauqua tion’s call to duty in December 2003, and upon County.’’ HON. BRIAN HIGGINS He continued with, ‘‘Following Ted’s re- returning from Iraq a year later was awarded OF NEW YORK tirement, he returned to the classroom and the prestigious Bronze Star Medal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continued his love affair with teaching. I had His family, friends, and the Iraqi children he the privilege of participating in many of lovingly helped will remember Captain Gordon Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Ted’s Student Success Seminars where I wit- for his selfless dedication to them, our country, Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nessed the relationship he was able to de- and a free Iraq. He is deeply missed by all honor the life of Mr. Ted Smith, a life-long velop with students. In addition to teaching who knew him. resident of Chautauqua County and a truly re- in his retirement, Ted carries out a number The Wilson family extends its deepest sym- markable man. of research assignments for us that resulted pathy to the Gordon family. in establishment of several of our newest PAYING TRIBUTE TO TED SMITH academic programs including professional pi- f (By Manley J. Anderson) loting, occupational therapy, and dental hy- HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURMA: WHERE Two well-known local public figures have giene.’’ shared their thoughts about R. Theodore DeCinque said, ‘‘On a personal note, Ted ARE WE NOW AND WHAT DO WE ‘‘Ted’’ Smith who was an integral part of was always there to provide me with insight DO NEXT? their lives for several years. Those paying re- and wisdom, and he often would send me membrance and tribute to their late, long- short notes from Busti or Florida that were HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH time colleague are Joseph Gerace Sr., New always on target and helpful. I will miss that OF NEW JERSEY York State Supreme Court Justice now serv- guidance.’’ The college leader said, ‘‘JCC and ing as a judicial hearing officer; and Dr. our larger community have lost a dear friend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gregory T. DeCinque, Jamestown Commu- and colleague, and our heartfelt sympathy Tuesday, February 28, 2006 nity College president speaking for the goes out to Pat and the entire Smith fam- area’s academic community. ily.’’ He closed with, ‘‘Information on serv- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on Gerace said he and Smith campaigned to- ices for Ted will be shared with you as it be- Tuesday, February 7, I chaired a hearing on gether years ago for the Chautauqua County comes available. the current human rights situation in Burma, Legislature, representing the Busti/North Ted was a man who fully understood how to and what the U.S. and the international com- Harmony area. ‘‘Ted in just about every re- munity can and must do to improve that situa- spect was one of the most outstanding people live to its fullest and that, Mr. Speaker, is why I rise to honor him today. tion. I’ve ever met,’’ the jurist said. ‘‘He was the After 40 years of brutal military dictator- kind of public official we wish we had in all f positions: honest, straightforward and caring ships, the human rights situation in Burma is about the community.’’ IN MEMORY OF CPT SANDOR L. frightening. That nation’s current military junta, ‘‘He was Mr. Environment,’’ Gerace said, GORDON in power for over 17 years, is an abysmal fail- ‘‘and I feel we may still be waiting for the ure on every conceivable level. sewer districts except for Ted Smith, who HON. JOE WILSON It has ruined a beautiful and naturally rich also was known as Mr. Integrity. We cam- land. According to the State Department’s OF SOUTH CAROLINA paigned together for the Chautauqua County most recent Human Rights Country Report: Legislature, knocking on doors, and Ted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More than 4 decades of economic mis- took on a county-wide assignment with the Tuesday, February 28, 2006 management and endemic corruption have landfill, closing open dumps and developing a resulted in widespread poverty, poor health solid waste plan that was the envy of the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- care, declining education levels, poor infra- area and so effective the private sector want- er, with the death of CPT Sandor Lebron Gor- structure, and continuously deteriorating ed to buy it.’’ don in a tragic car accident on Sunday, No- economic conditions. During the year, poor The jurist closed with, ‘‘He was an all- vember 27, 2005, our State lost a true South around guy with a great sense of humor. He economic policymaking, lingering con- was truly the Mark Twain of our era and he Carolina hero. sequences of the 2003 private banking sector always used humor to make the best of a sit- Captain Gordon led a selfless life, dem- collapse, and the economic consequences of uation.’’ ‘‘It is with deep sadness that I share onstrated by his commitment to his family and international sanctions further weakened with you that Ted Smith passed away late his country. The son of Reverend and Mrs. the economy. The estimated annual per cap- yesterday (Thursday) at Hamot Medical Cen- Sammie L. Gordon of Orangeburg, SC, Gor- ita income was approximately $225. Most of ter as the result of a heart attack he suffered the population of more than 50 million live don grew up in a home where love, hard work in rural areas at subsistence levels. Sunday evening,’’ DeCinque said. and concern for others were cherished and ‘‘Ted was among the early faculty who es- honored. It was these characteristics that The Heritage Foundation ranked Iran and tablished JCC as the premiere community North Korea as the only countries with more college in New York,’’ he said. ‘‘Whether as made him successful in life. As a husband, his wife and college sweet- restrictive economies than that of Burma. a faculty member, founding dean of the But economic misery is probably the least of Cattaraugus County Campus, dean of aca- heart, the former Angela Nicole Strong called the problems faced by Burma’s long-suffering demic affairs, or retiree, Ted’s contributions him her ‘‘very best friend.’’ His son James to JCC are legend.’’ praised his father for the love and concern he people. DeCinque continued with, ‘‘Ted led JCC gave him and his little brother Simeon. My son Citizens still did not have the right to through the development phase of many aca- Alan and the men of the 3d of the 178th Field criticize or change their government . . . Se- demic programs as well as the growth of our curity forces continued to carry out extraju- Cattaraugus County Campus, our outreach Artillery Battalion who served with Captain dicial killings. Disappearances continued, into Pennsylvania, and our Dunkirk center.’’ Gordon in Iraq said of him ‘‘Sandor always and security forces raped, tortured, beat, and The academician pointed out, ‘‘Ted was had a smile to share, an ear to listen, and a otherwise abused prisoners and detainees. recognized with the SUNY Chancellor’s hand to shake. He was a selfless humani- Citizens were subjected to arbitrary arrest Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1975 and tarian who volunteered to leave the safety of without appeal.—2004 STATE DEPARTMENT the JCC Foundation’s John D. Hamilton his base to take school supplies, clothes, food HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT. Award in 2001. He is among the select few to and water to the neediest Iraqi children living There are more than 1,100 political pris- receive these highest honors associated with nearby.’’ oners in Burma, who are abused and tortured. the college.’’ DeCinque went on with, ‘‘Ted was highly Captain Gordon was a member of Omega Seven are reported to have died in custody regarded throughout the state both as an ed- Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, the NAACP, last year, and just last month a 38-year-old ucator and a political leader. His service on and was voted ‘‘Top 20 under 40 Midlands democratic activist died in custody due to in- the Chautauqua County Legislature led to Successful Businessmen’’ for the year 2005. A adequate medical attention.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.001 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2006 Over 15 years ago the National League for killing tens of thousands, driving hundreds of His Bureau has kept attention focused on Democracy, led by Nobel laureate Aung San thousands, perhaps millions, of others into Burma when most have forgotten it. We also Suu Kyi and other democratic forces, won an exile as refugees or within Burma as displaced heard testimony from Assistant Secretary of overwhelming victory in free elections, 82 per- persons. It has destroyed over 2,500 villages, State Christopher Hill, who is the chief execu- cent. The junta refused to accept the results and uses rape as an instrument of policy. And tor of our President’s policy to change Burma. or to call Parliament into session. Instead it to wage these wars, it has resorted to con- Additional witnesses included: Mr. Bo Kyi, of imprisoned many activists, including Aung San scription of children: more than 70,000 child the Assistance Association of Political Pris- Suu Kyi, who has spent 10 years under house soldiers may be serving, in horrible cir- oners, a former political prisoner himself, who arrest. Her current house arrest is tantamount cumstances, in Burma’s bloated army. described his own torments, and the ongoing to solitary confinement. She has been cruelly The U.N. Special Rapporteur for Human struggles of democracy activists in Burma and kept away from her children, and her husband, Rights, Sergio Pinheiro, has not been allowed in exile; Naw Win Yee, a leading member of who died abroad. For 15 years the junta has into Burma for 2 years. In January 2006, U.N. the Shan Women’s Action Network, an organi- cynically proclaimed its intention to draft a new Special Envoy to Burma Razali Ismail re- zation comprised of refugee women living in constitution via a national convention, with no signed his post after nearly 5 years, since the Thailand that works for human rights, freedom participation by the people’s democratic rep- junta has not allowed him into the country for and democracy in Burma and also works to resentatives. That national convention has 2 years. elevate the roles of women in Burmese politics again been adjourned, with no constitution, With such a record, it is no wonder that the and society. SWAN produced a ground break- and no freedom, in sight. U.S. has a wide array of sanctions in place ing report on the military regime’s use of rape Since 1999, the U.S. Secretary of State has against Burma, many of which must be re- as a weapon of war in Burma that was subse- designated Burma as a ‘‘Country of Particular newed this year. And many wonder, can any quently corroborated by the U.S. State Depart- Concern’’ under the International Religious progress be made? Yet in the midst of so ment; Mr. Tom Malinowski, the Washington Freedom Act for particularly severe violations much darkness, there has been light this year. Advocacy Director for Human Rights Watch, of religious freedom. In September 2005, Nobel Laureates Arch- who urged the U.S. to keep the pressure on According to the U.S. Department of State, bishop Desmond Tutu and former Czech the Burmese regime; and Ms. Anastasia Burma continues to be a Tier 3 Country for President Vaclav Havel released a major re- Brown, the Director of Refugee Programs, Mi- human trafficking, and ‘‘the junta’s policy of port documenting Burma’s human rights prob- gration and Refugee Services for the United using forced labor is a driving factor behind lems as a threat to regional peace and secu- States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Burma’s large trafficking problem.’’ The ILO rity. USCCB, who had just returned from a visit to has condemned Burma’s use of forced labor, In December, with the strong support of the the Burmese refugee camps in Thailand, and and the ILO representative in Burma has re- United States, U.N. Undersecretary for Polit- made an urgent and eloquent plea for quick ceived death threats. Burma has threatened to ical Affairs Ibrahim Gambari, in the unusual action to resolve the problems of the resettle- quit the ILO. Burma regularly prosecutes those but significant presence of Secretary General ment of Burmese refugees. All the witnesses who complain about forced labor. Last Octo- Kofi Annan, personally gave the Security provided strong confirmation that Congress ber, Burma sentenced a 34-year-old woman to Council its first-ever briefing on the situation in needs to stay closely involved in the ongoing 20 months in prison for ‘‘criminal intimidation’’ Burma, a possible first step towards tougher human rights tragedy in Burma. of local officials. Her offense? She had the te- international action. He went on record that f merity to initiate the first successful prosecu- the Burmese junta imprisons dissidents, ig- tion for use of forced labor in Burma. She had nores basic human rights, and is steering the MOURNING THE LOSS OF ELI lodged a complaint in 2004 against local gov- country ‘‘towards a humanitarian crisis.’’ SEGAL ernment officials over their use of forced labor The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on a road construction project. She exercised ASEAN, which Burma joined in 1997, has fi- HON. RAHM EMANUEL her right to do this under new regulations in- nally moved from a posture of ‘‘constructive OF ILLINOIS troduced by the government to appease the engagement,’’ without sanctions or diplomatic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES International Labor Organization, ILO. She is pressure, to a more proactive approach to pro- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 now in prison, and her appeal was summarily mote change. denied. But most of all, we owe this progress to this Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Burma is high on the list of uncooperative administration. Secretary of State honor the memory of my dear friend Eli Segal. drug-producing or transiting countries, and Condoleezza Rice, Assistant Secretary of I offer my sincerest condolences to his wife of there is evidence of military and government State Christopher Hill, and even more impor- 40 years, Phyllis, his brother, Alan, and his involvement in the narcotics traffic. Burma pro- tantly, President George Bush, have been re- children, Mora and Jonathan. We have lost a duces about 80 percent of Southeast Asia’s lentless in making the world face up to the ap- tremendous political mind, tireless social advo- heroin, and is one of the largest producers of palling disaster in Burma. We have just begun, cate, a loving husband and father, and a self- methamphetamines in the world. It exports its and we have a long way to go, but we in Con- less friend who, as President and Senator illicit narcotics throughout China and South- gress are determined to support these efforts CLINTON said, ‘‘lived his life as a man for oth- east and Central Asia. to bring peace and freedom to the heroic Bur- ers.’’ And as Burma’s heroin circulates through mese people, who, in the face of so much per- Eli was born in Brooklyn in 1942, headed to Asia, so does HIV/AIDS, which Burma refuses secution and suffering, still persist in their res- Massachusetts for undergraduate work at to take seriously as a domestic problem, al- olute struggle for justice. Brandeis University, and graduated from the though the U.N. estimated in 1999 that over The next logical step to take is for the U.S., University of Michigan’s law school in 1967, half a million adults had HIV. According to one which is currently President of the Security making an impact at each stop along the way. estimate, Burma spent only $22,000 in 2004 Council, to introduce a Security Council Reso- Washington, DC, though, is where Eli’s foot- to help AIDS victims. In 2005, the regime lution calling on Burma, in the strongest pos- print is most clearly visible. tightened restrictions on NGOs and U.N. sible terms: to release Aung San Suu Kyi and Eli’s work as a campaign strategist is well agency staff providing humanitarian assistance other political prisoners; implement a program documented, from his time on the late Eugene in Burma. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tu- for national reconciliation that includes the Na- McCarthy’s staff in 1968 through his work for berculosis and Malaria announced in August tional League for Democracy; and grant imme- General Wesley Clark during the 2004 elec- that it was terminating its $98 million program diate and unhindered access to all parts of tion. It was during George McGovern’s cam- on the ground that ‘‘its grants to the country Burma for U.N. relief agencies and other inter- paign, though, that Eli hired a young man cannot be managed in a way that ensures ef- national humanitarian organizations. named William Clinton to run the campaign’s fective program implementation.’’ The French Such a resolution should include a timeline Texas operations, and I am extraordinarily contingent of medical aid group Medecin Sans for compliance and punitive sanctions if the thankful that Eli made that decision. If not for Frontieres reportedly plans to withdraw from SPDC fails to comply. that particular hire, I probably would not have Burma because of restrictions imposed on ac- We heard testimony from Assistant Sec- had the chance to work so closely with Eli dur- cess to villagers. retary of State Barry Lowenkron, of the Bu- ing the Clinton administration, and I would not The military’s self-justification for its dec- reau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. be fortunate enough to count myself as one of ades of arbitrary rule is to protect Burma from It was Mr. Lowenkron’s first time before this the thousands of people whose lives were ‘‘instability.’’ Yet for 40 years it has waged House, and we look forward to a very fruitful touched by Eli. Then again, if President Clin- endless war on the nation’s ethnic minorities, collaboration on the vital issues he promotes. ton had not hired Eli to help run his campaign

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Post #100 also provides er, I thank you for this opportunity to highlight way. flag etiquette classes for grade-school children the achievements of Joshua Carpenter and I Following his work on the campaign trail for and sponsors the Americanism in Government am pleased to join with members of the com- President Clinton, Eli became an incredible program, as well as oratorical programs. munity to congratulate him on being named asset to the administration, creating the These competitions test the knowledge and the 2006 ‘‘Youth of the Year.’’ I wish him con- AmeriCorps program and heading the Welfare public speaking abilities of tenth, eleventh, and tinued success and happiness in all of his fu- to Work Partnership. These and other accom- twelfth grade students, allowing the winners to ture endeavors. plishments are why he received the Presi- advance to compete at district, State, regional, f dential Citizens Medal for service to the Nation and national levels. in 2000 and the respect of his peers long be- Throughout the past 75 years, American Le- CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF fore then. gion Post #100 has installed 37 commanders, ELLA BRIDGES STEGMAIER It was during this time that I came to know 4 of which have gone on to serve as first dis- Eli well. The common bond of working to- trict commanders. These men are: Ralph HON. JOE WILSON gether in the White House was obviously a Becktel (1934), Jay Hott (1968), Hank Cook OF SOUTH CAROLINA contributing factor, but Eli and I became (1992), and John Wrolen (2001). At their 75th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends not because of circumstances, but be- anniversary celebration, Post #100 will honor Tuesday, February 28, 2006 cause of character. He truly was an incredible all living past commanders for their service. They are: Robert Pifferitti, Albert Kinsey, Al- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- person, and I consider myself to be privileged er, today I am happy to congratulate Paige to have worked with him in the Clinton Admin- fred Hanson, Jr., Robert Wilson, John Wrolen, Terry Szostek, Richard Davies, Ronald and Christian Stegmaier of Chapin, SC, on the istration. I consider it to be an even greater birth of their new baby daughter. Ella Bridges honor that we continued to be friends after our Blaney, and Evin Eakins. All of these past commanders and district commanders should Stegmaier was born on February 16, 2006, at time in the White House. 3:10 p.m., weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces Mr. Speaker, all of us who knew Eli Segal be honored for their service and dedication to and measuring 20 inches. Ella has been born will always remember his warmth, compas- veterans and the community. into a loving home, where she will be raised sion, and insight. Eli was taken from us too Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other by parents who are devoted to her well-being early, and we surely will miss him, but we distinguished colleagues join me in congratu- and bright future. Her birth is a blessing. were fortunate to have him in our lives while lating the members of the East Gary Memorial we did. Neither he nor his impact will be for- American Legion Post #100 on the 75th anni- f gotten. versary of their noble organization. These giv- THE INTERNET IN CHINA f ing and selfless individuals continue to dedi- cate their time and unrelenting efforts to serve TRIBUTE TO EAST GARY MEMO- local veterans and their community. I am HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY RIAL AMERICAN LEGION POST proud to represent them in Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 100 f Tuesday, February 28, 2006 RECOGNIZING JOSHUA CAR- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY PENTER, EDEN’S ‘‘YOUTH OF yesterday I chaired a hearing on the Internet OF INDIANA THE YEAR’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in China regarding an issue that is deeply troubling to me, and I believe, to the American Tuesday, February 28, 2006 HON. BRIAN HIGGINS people: that American technology and know- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with OF NEW YORK how is substantially enabling repressive re- great respect and admiration that I wish to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gimes in China and elsewhere in the world to congratulate the members of the East Gary Tuesday, February 28, 2006 cruelly exploit and abuse their own citizens. Memorial American Legion Post #100 as they Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Over the years, I have held 25 hearings on celebrate their 75th Diamond Jubilee Birthday. recognize Joshua Carpenter, a young man human rights abuses in China, and while Chi- To commemorate this special occasion, Post who was named town of Eden 2006 ‘‘Youth of na’s economy has improved somewhat, the #100 will be having an anniversary dinner on the Year.’’ human rights situation remains abysmal. So- Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Post #100 Josh has demonstrated leadership and out- called economic reform has utterly failed to re- American Legion Hall in Lake Station, Indiana. standing service to his school, community, and sult in the protection of freedom of speech, ex- The East Gary Memorial American Legion at the Boys and Girls Club of Eden in par- pression, or assembly. The Laogai system of Post #100 was chartered in 1931. Since its in- ticular. Joshua became an active member of forced labor camps is still full with an esti- ception, the members of Post #100 have dedi- the Boys and Girls Club the year of its incep- mated 6 million people; the Chinese govern- cated themselves to the mission of serving tion in 2002. He and his peers benefited from ment permits a horrifying trade in human or- veterans and the community. Post #100 mem- the experiences they shared at the club; there- gans; the PRC’s draconian one-child-per-cou- bers go above and beyond to serve veterans, fore, Joshua decided that he would like to ple policy has made brothers and sisters ille- as evidenced by their continued work with the work at the Boys and Girls Club to share gal and coerced abortion commonplace; and Indiana Veterans Home in Lafayette, Indiana; these experiences with other young members. political and religious dissidents are systemati- the Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Home in He brings energy and enthusiasm to each ac- cally persecuted and tortured. Knightstown, Indiana; and the Hines VA Hos- tivity and acts as a mentor for others. Similarly, while the Internet has opened up pital in Hines, Illinois, where they provide visi- In addition to the work he does with the commercial opportunities and provided access tation and assistance to veterans in need. In Boys and Girls Club, Carpenter is actively in- to vast amounts of information for people the addition, Post #100 has always been very ac- volved in the community where he lives. He world over, the Internet has also become a tive in various POW/MIA programs. Post #100 participates in the ICC Church Youth group malicious tool: a cyber sledgehammer of re- has also taken an active role in promoting and volunteers at the PTA-sponsored festivals pression of the government of China. As soon local public service by sponsoring a law en- as well as at family events that are held at the as the promise of the Internet began to be ful- forcement officer/firefighter/EMT competition, school. filled—when brave Chinese began to e-mail of which present Commander John Wrolen Joshua is an outstanding Eden High School each other and others about human rights serves as District Chairman and State Co- senior. He has a keen interest in learning issues and corruption by government lead- Chairman. about other cultures and expands his aware- ers—the Party cracked down. To date, an esti- Currently, Post #100 and its members also ness through his participation in the Model mated 49 cyber-dissidents and 32 journalists support the following youth programs: Amer- United Nations Club. He was named to the have been imprisoned by the PRC for merely ican Legion Baseball, Boy Scouts of America, National Honor Society during his junior year posting information on the Internet critical of Girl Scouts of America, the Special Olympics, and remains active in several NHS-sponsored the regime. And that’s likely to be only the tip and several programs that focus on patriotism programs. Additionally, Josh is a leading of the iceberg. and American government. In particular, they member of the tennis team. Tragically, history shows us that American are active in Hoosier Boys’ and Girls’ State, a I am proud to honor Joshua Carpenter companies and their subsidiaries have pro- program that aims to educate high school jun- today, an outstanding young man and an vided the technology to crush human rights in

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Thanks to misleading site, and the user’s computer can Act of 2006, to promote freedom of expression IBM’s enabling technologies, from programs be frozen for unspecified periods of time. on the Internet. for identification and cataloging to the use of Cisco has provided the Chinese government There are some encouraging and innovative IBM’s punch card technology, Hitler and the with the technology necessary to filter Internet public and private efforts already underway in Third Reich were able to automate the geno- content through its creation of Policenet, one this area. Electronic Frontier Foundation, for cide of the Jews. of the tools the regime uses to control the instance, allows Windows-based computers to U.S. technology companies today are en- Internet. Cisco holds 60 percent of the Chi- become proxies for Internet users, circum- gaged in a similar sickening collaboration, de- nese market for routers, switches, and other venting local Internet restrictions. Through the capitating the voice of the dissidents. In 2005, sophisticated networking gear, and its esti- efforts of the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Gov- Yahoo’s cooperation with Chinese secret po- mated revenue from China, according to ernors’ fund of a mere $100,000, VOA and lice led to the imprisonment of the cyber-dis- Derek Bambauer of Legal Affairs, is estimated Radio Free Asia’s Web sites are accessible to sident Shi Tao. And this was not the first time. to be $500 million annually. Yet Cisco has Chinese Internet users through proxy servers According to Reporters Without Borders, also done little creative thinking to try to mini- because of the technology of Dynaweb and Yahoo also handed over data to Chinese au- mize the likelihood that its products will be UltraReach. thorities on another of its users, Li Zhi. Li Zhi used repressively, such as limiting eaves- Earlier this month, the technology firm was sentenced on December 10, 2003 to dropping abilities to specific computer ad- Anonymizer announced that it is developing a eight years in prison for ‘‘inciting subversion.’’ dresses. new anti-censorship technology that will en- His ‘‘crime’’ was to criticize in online discus- Similarly, Google censors what are able Chinese citizens to safely access the en- sion groups and articles the well-known cor- euphemistically called ‘‘politically sensitive’’ tire Internet filter-free. The solution will provide ruption of local officials. terms, such as ‘‘democracy,’’ ‘‘China human Women and men are going to the gulag and rights,’’ ‘‘China torture’’ and the like on its new a regularly changing URL so that users can being tortured as a direct result of information Chinese search site, Google.cn. Let’s take a likely access the uncensored Internet. In addi- handed over to Chinese officials. When Yahoo look at what this means in practice. A search tion, users’ identities are apparently protected was asked to explain its actions, Yahoo said for terms such as ‘‘Tiananmen Square’’ pro- from online monitoring by the Chinese regime. that it must adhere to local laws in all coun- duces two very different results. The one from Lance Cottrell of Anonymizer said it ‘‘is not tries where it operates. But my response to Google.cn shows a picture of a smiling couple, willing to sit idly by while the freedom of the that is: if the secret police a half century ago but the results from Google.com show scores Internet is slowly crushed. We take pride in asked where Anne Frank was hiding, would of photos depicting the mayhem and brutality the fact that our online privacy and security the correct answer be to hand over the infor- of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. An- solutions provide access to global information mation in order to comply with local laws? other example: let’s look at ‘‘China and tor- for those under the thumb of repressive re- These are not victimless crimes. We must ture.’’ Google has said that some information gimes.’’ stand with the oppressed, not the oppressors. is better than nothing. But in this case, the lim- In conclusion, I am hopeful that the hearing I was recently on a news show talking about ited information displayed amounts to was the beginning of a different sort of dia- Google and China. The question was asked, disinformation. A half truth is not the truth—it logue—a discussion on how American high- ‘‘Should it be business’ concern to promote is a lie. And a lie is worse than nothing. It is tech firms can partner with the U.S. govern- democracy in foreign nations?’’ That’s not nec- hard not to draw the conclusion that Google ment and human rights activists to bring down essarily the right question. The more appro- has seriously compromised its ‘‘Don’t Be Evil’’ the Great Firewall of China, and on how priate question today is, ‘‘Should business en- policy. It has become evil’s accomplice. America’s greatest software engineers can able the continuation of repressive dictator- Not surprisingly, Americans, not just Chi- use their intelligence to create innovative new ships by partnering with a corrupt and cruel nese, are also the victims of this censorship. products to protect dissidents and promote secret police and by cooperating with laws On an informal request from the Chinese gov- human rights. that violate basic human rights?’’ ernment, Microsoft on December 30, 2005 I would also like to recognize and honor the I believe that two of the most essential pil- shut down the blog of Zhao Jing because the work of Dr. John S. Aird, a distinguished lars that prop up totalitarian regimes are the content of Zhao’s blog on MSN Spaces was American whose immeasurable contributions secret police and propaganda. Yet for the offensive to the PRC. Zhao had tried to orga- as a scholar, population expert, and defender sake of market share and profits, leading U.S. nize a walk-off of journalists at the Beijing of human rights have changed the lives of so companies like Google, Yahoo, Cisco and News after their editor was fired for reporting many over the course of his career. Microsoft have compromised both the integrity on clashes between Chinese citizens and po- It was with great sadness that I learned of of their product and their duties as responsible lice in southern China. However, Microsoft Dr. Aird’s death last October. His passing rep- corporate citizens. They have aided and abet- shut down the blog not only in China, but ev- resents a grave loss for all of us who are com- ted the Chinese regime to prop up both of erywhere. It not only censored Chinese ac- mitted to ensuring human rights around the these pillars, propagating the message of the cess to information, but American access to world, and his tremendous work in this and dictatorship unabated and supporting the se- information, a step it has only recently pulled other fields will not be forgotten. cret police in a myriad of ways, including sur- back from. Like Yahoo, MSN defended its de- Dr. Aird, former Senior Research Specialist veillance and invasion of privacy, in order to cision by asserting that MSN is committed to on China at the U.S. Census Bureau, served effectuate the massive crackdown on its citi- complying with ‘‘local laws, norms, and indus- for 28 years as that organization’s resident ex- zens. try practices in China.’’ Regrettably, I haven’t pert on the population of China. He was a Through an approach that monitors, filters, been able to find an MSN statement on its forthright and vehement critic of the Chinese and blocks content with the use of technology commitment to global laws, norms, and indus- government’s coercive one-child family plan- and human monitors, the Chinese people try practices protecting human rights in China. have little access to uncensored information Standing for human rights has never been ning policy. about any political or human rights topic, un- easy or without cost. It seems that companies During his retirement, Dr. Aird worked as a less of course, Big Brother wants them to see have always resisted having to abide by eth- full-time volunteer. He provided expert testi- it. Google.cn, China’s search engine, is guar- ical standards, yet we have seen the success mony in immigration courts for 415 families, anteed to take you to the virtual land of deceit, of such agreements as the Sullivan principles helping Chinese citizens fleeing their country’s disinformation and the big lie. As such, the in South Africa and MacBride principles in coercive family planning programming to se- Chinese government utilizes the technology of Northern Ireland. I, and many of my col- cure asylum in the United States. U.S. IT companies combined with human cen- leagues on both sides of the aisle, would wel- John S. Aird was truly one of the most in- sors—led by an estimated force of 30,000 come leadership by the corporations to de- formed and outspoken opponents of China’s cyber police—to control information in China. velop a code of conduct which would spell out one-child policy. He testified before this and Web sites that provide the Chinese people how they could operate in China and other re- other Congressional committees on numerous news about their country and the world, such pressive countries while not harming citizens occasions, and I believe my colleagues would as BBC, much of CNN, as well as Voice of and respecting human rights. But I believe our join me in saying that his insights were con- America and Radio Free Asia, are regularly government also has a major role to play in sistently persuasive and well-considered, and blocked in China. In addition, when a user en- this critical area, and that a more comprehen- proved invaluable to our work on human rights ters a forbidden word, such as ‘‘democracy,’’ sive framework is needed to protect and pro- in China.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.013 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E207 RECOGNIZING R.S. OWENS & Pastor Cato Brooks, Jr. of the Tree of Life Tree of Life Community Development Cor- COMPANY Missionary Baptist Church In Gary, Indiana, poration. In this capacity, she and her housing and his wife, Mrs. Bettye Brooks. The mem- development partner have successfully HON. RAHM EMANUEL bers of the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist rehabbed over 600 housing units in Gary, East OF ILLINOIS Church will be honoring Pastor and Mrs. Chicago, and South Bend, Indiana. In addition, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brooks throughout the month of March for Mrs. Brooks serves as the administrator for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 their many years of service to the congrega- Treasure’s Child Development Center and was Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion. recognized for her efforts in 1993 with the Pastor Brooks was born in Forrest City, Ar- recognize the exceptional craftsmanship of Athena Award by the Gary Chamber of Com- kansas, where he attended Steward Elemen- R.S. Owens & Company, the manufacturers of merce. Mrs. Brooks also serves in many other tary School and Lincoln High School. During the Academy Awards for over 20 years. I am capacities within the church and the commu- high school, Pastor Brooks proved himself to proud to have ‘‘Oscar’’ as a constituent, and I nity. She is a Sunday School teacher, a trust- be a stellar athlete, having been honored as hope my colleagues will join me in watching ee, Executive Director of Development and an All-State football and basketball player. For the work of R.S. Owens & Company arrive in Training, Finance Coordinator, and First Cook his efforts in athletics, in 1999, Pastor Brooks Hollywood from Chicago. at the church. She is also a past president of was honored by his hometown and inducted With the Oscars soon approaching, tele- the Ernie Pyle PTA and the Inter-Denomina- into the Hall of Fame. Following high school, vision sets around the Nation will be tuned in tion Association of Minister Wives’ and Wid- Pastor Brooks attended Southern University in to watch movie stars as they stroll down the ows’ of Gary and Vicinity. red carpet, hoping to receive the Academy Baton Rouge, LA and then answered the call to serve a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. Upon Most impressively, the Brooks’s never let Award, an internationally recognized symbol of their accomplishments get in the way of their excellence in film. While the main attraction of completion of his tour, he returned to school at family. Pastor and Mrs. Brooks are also the the night may be the directors, actors, and film the University of Kansas, seeking a degree in Sociology. Pastor Brooks has also attended proud parents of 6 children and 13 grand- makers receiving the awards, the 131⁄2 inch, children. gold-plated statuettes hold an important place the Mid-America Baptist Seminary, Ouachita in the night’s event and traditions. Baptist University, and Indiana Christian Uni- Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and R.S. Owens is the Chicago-based award- versity, where he earned a bachelor’s and a my other distinguished colleagues join me in manufacturing company responsible for pro- master’s Degree, as well as a doctorate of di- congratulating Pastor and Mrs. Cato Brooks, ducing the world-renowned Academy Award. vinity. Pastor Brooks also received his Ph.D. Jr. as they are honored for their service and Since they were recommended for the manu- in Communiology from California Western Uni- ministry throughout the month of March. Their facturing of the award in 1983, the academy versity of Palo Alto, CA. years of service have touched and improved Pastor Brooks began his ministry on Janu- has selected R.S. Owens to produce the the lives of all whom they have served. Their ary 26, 1969. He served as Pastor of the statuettes year after year, in recognition of unselfish and lifelong dedication is worthy of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church their fine work in the field of award design and the highest commendation, and I am proud to in Little Rock, Arkansas from 1970 to 1977 be- production and of their exemplary dedication represent them in Congress. to the craft. fore relocating to serve as Pastor of the First Baptist Church in East Chicago, Indiana; 18 R.S. Owens has been involved in awards f manufacturing since 1938. It began, as many months later, Pastor Brooks organized the great things do, as a small idea from an enter- Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church, serv- HONORING DR. LILLIAN VITANZA prising man, Owen Siegel. His idea has grown ing a congregation of only 26 members, where NEY FOR BEING AWARDED THE from a small dream into one of the most suc- he continues to serve today as Senior Pastor. PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARD cessful award manufacturing companies in the He is also the Chairman of the Tree of Life United States. Community Development Corporation and While so many companies in the manufac- Care Center and a former Chaplain for the HON. BRIAN HIGGINS turing field have turned to automated machine Gary Police Department. OF NEW YORK work, R.S. Owens has remained grounded pri- Pastor Brooks has also achieved many ac- marily in handwork. The company employs colades and accomplishments throughout his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workers who are masters in their craft, and lifetime. To name a few, Pastor Brooks has Tuesday, February 28, 2006 take great pride in their work—pride that is been recognized by the NAACP, A Walk With- evident in the quality of award they continually out Fear, for his efforts in the civil rights move- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to produce in a field where the product is so ment, and on May 23, 2004, he was elected honor Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney of Jamestown, closely scrutinized as to allow no errors in Moderator of the Northern Indiana Missionary NY, for being awarded the Paul Harris Fellow workmanship. Baptist District Association. In addition, Pastor award, the Rotary Club’s highest honor. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I Brooks published his first book, Studies in recognize the excellent craftsmanship of R.S. Ephesians, in September 2003. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given Owens & Company in their production of the The youngest of 9 children, Bettye Brooks to show appreciation for contributions to the Academy Award. The company’s fine work was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she Rotary Club’s charitable and education pro- and dedication make it an excellent example attended the Little Rock public schools. She gram. A contribution of $1,000 was given on of flourishing businesses throughout Chicago. later attended Arkansas Baptist College, Hen- behalf of Dr. Ney. It is an honor to know that such an innovative derson State Teachers’ College, Philander Dr. Ney is a graduate of Jamestown High and responsible company calls Chicago its Smith College, and Indiana University North- School and Wells College. She earned her home. On behalf of the Fifth District of Illinois west. Mrs. Brooks has a degree in Business medical degree from State University at Buf- and the city of Chicago, I congratulate R.S. Administration and is a certified Personnel falo. She serves as wellness director, cardi- Owens on their continued excellence in their Management Specialist, Housing Counselor, ology director, medical education director and field, and look forward to the showcase of this and Housing Development Professional. vice president of medical affairs at WCA Hos- year’s batch of awards at the ceremony this Mrs. Brooks has held several positions in pital and is a member of several professional March. government and community service through- organizations. out her professional career. She has been a f Dr. Ney is also highly involved in the com- Grants Management Supervisor for the City of TRIBUTE TO PASTOR CATO munity she served as a city councilwoman in- Little Rock, a State Planner for the State of BROOKS, JR. cluding being the first female city council Arkansas, serving under then-Governor Bill president. She was one of the founding mem- Clinton, a personnel director for Pulaski Coun- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ty, AR, a Regional Program Specialist for the bers of the Jamestown Area Youth Orchestra OF INDIANA National Urban League, and an Employment and is a board member for several community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Specialist for the Lake County Job Training organizations. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Corporation. Dr. Ney has shown great dedication and ex- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with After coming to Tree of Life in 1991, Mrs. cellence in her work and community. That is great pride and sincerity that I wish to honor Brooks became the Executive Director of the why, Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor her today.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.017 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2006 CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF atmosphere and rampant official corruption. In is quite real and very important for the welfare ELIZABETH CARROLL ESKEW late 1989, Charles Taylor, a former member of of its 3 neighbors. The Bush administration the Doe government and an escapee from a and Congress must take these facts into ac- HON. JOE WILSON prison in America, began an insurgency that count in developing policies and programs to OF SOUTH CAROLINA eventually toppled the Doe government in respond to Liberia’s new, post-election reali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1990. Several years of factional fighting dev- ties. astated the capital city of Monrovia, as well as f Tuesday, February 28, 2006 much of the country. Following a rather shaky Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- cease-fire, a 1997 election brought Charles IKE WEATHERLY ESSAY WINNERS er, today I am happy to congratulate Lisa and Taylor to power. By that time, more than Tucker Eskew of Alexandria, VA, on the birth 150,000 of his countrymen had died in the HON. MIKE PENCE of their new baby daughter. Elizabeth Carroll fighting, and more than half the population had OF INDIANA Eskew was born on February 23, 2006, at been displaced. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3:56 p.m., weighing 7 pounds and 1 ounce. The Taylor regime was a disaster for Libe- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Elizabeth has been born into a loving home, ria. Taylor and his government looted the Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning where she will be raised by parents who are treasury and Liberia’s natural resources. Polit- on the last day of Black History Month to con- devoted to her well-being and bright future. ical opponents were jailed, or in the case of gratulate Chandler Boys, Brynden Danner and Her birth is a blessing. Sam Dokie and his family members, they were Tristen Horton. These three fine students from f killed. However, Taylor also was a catastrophe Anderson, Indiana were recently named win- for its West African neighbors. Rebels who ELLEN JOHNSON-SIRLEAF ELECT- ners in the Ike Weatherly Essay Contest. had been supported by Taylor have desta- Ike Weatherly was a school board member ED AS FIRST FEMALE PRESI- bilized Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote DENT OF INDEPENDENT AFRICA and respected community leader in East Cen- d’Ivoire. tral Indiana. The Essay Contest held in his Taylor’s crimes against his own people stim- honor is part of the curriculum to help students HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH ulated an insurgency that eventually led to his better understand the achievements of Afri- OF NEW JERSEY negotiated exile in Nigeria. His crimes against can-Americans in our Nation’s rich history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the region led first to United Nations sanctions Chandler, Brynden and Tristen wrote care- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 in 2001 for his support of the Revolutionary fully crafted and insightful essays detailing the United Front rebels in Sierra Leone and sub- accomplishments of three of American his- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on sequently to an indictment for war crimes by tory’s Black leaders. I had the pleasure of January 16, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was sworn the UN-sponsored war crimes tribunal in Si- speaking with each of them when they ap- in as the first elected female president in the erra Leone in 2003. peared on the ‘‘WHBU Morning Show with Le- history of independent Africa. Mrs. Sirleaf had The issue of Taylor’s extradition to the Si- land Franklin and Bret Busby’’ last week. run against Charles Taylor in 1997, but lost, at erra Leone Special Court remains high on the Chandler Boys of Eastside Elementary least partly due to the impression that Taylor agenda of the U.S. Government. Neverthe- wrote about Medgar Evers, a 1950s civil rights would return to war if he failed to win the elec- less, there are internal issues facing the new leader and Army veteran who taught the im- tion. Following the election, Mrs. Sirleaf spent government in Liberia that also are pressing, portance of education, religion and hard work. a great deal of time outside Liberia, and many and that was the main focus of our hearing Brynden Danner of Liberty Christian School observers felt her gender and her supposed last week on Liberia and the impact of its elec- wrote about the struggles faced by Charles lack of common touch would prevent her from tion on West Africa. Cooper, the first Black athlete drafted by the ever being elected President. During the Taylor regime, and apparently Boston Celtics. In 2005, former international soccer star also during the transitional government head- And Tristen Horton of Erskine Elementary George Weah captured the imagination of ed by Gyude Bryant, corruption became a way wrote about Lonnie G. Johnson, an Air Force many inside and outside Liberia, who felt that of life in Liberia. Illegal logging and mining and veteran and NASA scientist who is noted as his connection with Liberia’s youth made him just plain theft of government resources were the inventor of the super soaker water gun. an almost inevitable winner, despite his lack of commonplace. In fact, the transitional govern- Mr. Speaker, I again congratulate Chandler, education and political experience. However, ment officials reportedly took furniture, com- Brynden and Tristen for their fine work in hon- in the run-off election between the two, Mrs. puters and even rugs and light fixtures when oring America’s Black leaders and wish to Sirleaf employed modem campaign tech- they left office just a couple of weeks ago. In submit their essays into the CONGRESSIONAL niques, including polling, message develop- one of her first acts as President, Mrs. Sirleaf RECORD. ment and targeted campaigning to achieve a fired the entire staff of the Ministry of Finance MEDGAR EVERS stunning victory. Her connection with women for corruption and told the officials to stay in (By Chandler Boys) voters may have made not only the difference the country pending an audit. The ministry and Medgar Evers was born on July 2, 1925 in in her election, but also may pave the way for the Central Bank significantly differ as to the Decatur, Mississippi. Medgar would grow up other female candidates throughout Africa. amount of money on hand for government op- in the Depression of the 1930’s. His father Now that she is leading this West African erations. worked in a sawmill. His mother was a laun- nation, the question is: What can she do to Those funds are desperately needed to re- dress. He was the youngest of four children. turn it around from the chaos and poverty into pair Liberia’s roads, water systems and power In their home they believed in education, re- which it had fallen? From its independence in supply—all of which suffered from years of ligion, and hard work. Medgar went to all black schools. Medgar and his siblings had to 1847 until 1980, Liberia was ruled by the de- warfare and neglect. The Sirleaf government walk a long way to school. They did not have scendants of former slaves from the United will have to examine all contracts to determine many school supplies. Their schools had few States. They managed to turn this nation into if they are in the best interest of the nation teachers, many students, small classrooms, an economic engine, using the country’s and rationally exploit Liberia’s resources. Too and old books. wealth of natural resources. Abundant sources many of the population of 3 million remain dis- In 1942, Medgar joined the United States of water and fertile soil supported rubber, palm placed, and 85 percent of Liberia’s people are Army. He joined the Army to see the world. oil and tropical fruit plantations, as well as unemployed and 80 percent live below the He was in World War II. He fought in France some of the richest timber supplies in Africa. and Great Britain with a segregated group. poverty line. About 70 percent of the popu- When he returned home from the war he reg- Liberia’s mountains contained some of the lation survives on agriculture, which remains istered to vote. But angry whites wouldn’t highest quality iron ore in the world, and there disrupted due to the lingering impact of the let him. were significant deposits of diamonds and war. Evers returned to school on the G.I. bill. gold. If Liberia is to recover from its long night- He finished high school and college. He met Unfortunately, the so-called Americo-Libe- mare, the United States will have to take the his wife, Myrlie Beasley, during this time. rians denied the descendants of the indige- lead among the international community to as- During school he was elected into many stu- dent offices and joined many sports teams. nous people their benefit from Liberia’s natural sist in that restoration. That will require focus In December 1954, he was elected to be the wealth and their fair share of political power. and consistency in America’s engagement. NAACP state field secretary. His family The 1980 coup by then-Sergeant Samuel Doe Liberians feel a kinship to America that moved to Jackson. Myrlie was made the sec- led to the ascendancy of indigenous ethnic Americans do not share with Liberia. Never- retary. Evers faced many challenges. He in- groups, but it also led to a poisonous political theless, our country’s relationship with Liberia vestigated racial murders and cases of abuse

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.020 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E209 of black victims. He tried to convince local E. Rich who passed away peacefully on his son, Bob Rich Jr. But Western New York youth to get more involved. Statewide mem- Wednesday, February 15, 2006. He was a lov- will sorely miss Robert E. Rich. bership of the NAACP chapters almost dou- ing and dedicated husband, father, grand- bled from 1956 to 1959. f On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers was shot in father and great-grandfather. He was an in- spiring colleague and friend. He was an ath- IN MEMORY OF CORRIN FITTS the back in his driveway. He was coming BOWERS home. He died later that night. On June 22, letics enthusiast. He was an innovative and 1963 Byron Beckwith was arrested for shoot- legendary entrepreneur and founder. And, he ing Evers. Beckwith had two trials with all- was a generous and compassionate commu- HON. JOE WILSON white juries. They ended with a hung jury. In nity and industry advocate. OF SOUTH CAROLINA February 1994, Beckwith was found guilty Mr. Rich began his path to frozen food in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and sentenced to life in prison. Beckwith dustry fame in 1935 as owner and operator of Tuesday, February 28, 2006 died there. Medgar Evers was a hard working Wilber Farms Dairy. In 1945, while serving as man. He was loved very much by his family. the war food Administrator in Michigan, he Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- er, all South Carolinians mourn the loss of the THE STAR WHO COULDN’T SHINE learned about successful research at the late Corrin Fitts Bowers of Estill who was the (By Brynden Danner) George Washington Carver Institute on the devoted husband of the beloved Mary Eleanor Charles H. Cooper was an N.B.A. basketball use of soybeans to create innovative food star who was never allowed to let his talent products. After investigating the use of soy- Bowers who served with distinction as Office shine. On April 25, 1950, Cooper was the first beans, he developed the world’s first non-dairy Manager in the Second Congressional District black player to be drafted by the Boston whipped topping. Rich’s industry-leading rep- Office for ARTHUR RAVENEL, FLOYD SPENCE, Celtics. He played on a N.B.A. team for six utation was as a family-owned business dedi- and JOE WILSON. hard years where race was more important cated to treating customers around the world The following obituary ran in The State than his skills. like family. He was also committed to con- newspaper on February 23, 2006: Owners of white only hotels refused to rent tinuing the company’s aggressive worldwide Corrin Fitts Bowers, 77, died February 22, a room to Cooper separating him from his 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was teammates on long trips. When they played growth while maintaining its headquarters in born July 5, 1928, in Luray, South Carolina, games in the southern states, the Celtics Buffalo, NY. to Grover Ford Bowers and Corinne Fitts were told to leave Cooper behind. Cooper’s In 1965, Mr. Rich was a charter member of Bowers. He was the grandson of Louisa John- teammates supported his right to play and a group which attempted to bring a National ston and Dr. Paul Ford Eve Bowers and that made the violence grow more and more. Hockey League franchise to Buffalo. In 1972, Francis Gray and Eugene deTreville Fitts, Black players received very little national through Rich Products, he purchased the all of Luray. attention. Even though Cooper played four naming rights of the new football stadium for He attended school in Luray and Estill, years for Boston, one year for the Milwaukee the Buffalo Bills. In 1988, he authorized the where he finished high school in 1945. He at- Hawks and one year for the Fort Wayne Pis- tended both the University of South Carolina tons he was never recognized for his great purchase which kept the Buffalo Bisons, the and Newberry College. He was the owner of athletic talent. Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, in the hat that became the Bronze Derby, Cooper ended his career with a bad feeling town. Under his chairmanship of the Bisons, Newberry and Presbyterian Colleges’ much about basketball. All of the racial teasing the city constructed Pilot Field, which is now contended sports trophy. hurt him very deeply. He decided not to have Dunn Tire Park, which has become a source He was a lifelong farmer who farmed the bad feelings about people who treated him so of city pride and national attention. family land and grew cotton, corn, peaches badly. In 1961 Cooper got his masters degree Rich founded and headed up the University and watermelons. He served for many years in social work. Nine years later he was on the Production Credit Board in Walter- named the first black person to head a city at Buffalo’s Christmas Scholarship Fund which made 30 annual scholarships available to out- boro. He served as a member of Hampton government agency. He became the director County’s ASCA as well as the State Board of parks and recreation in Pittsburgh. At the standing scholar-athletes. In 1991, he was in- under President Jimmy Carter. In Estill, Mr. time of his death in 1984, he was an officer of ducted into the inaugural class of the Greater Bowers was the Democratic Committee Pittsburgh National Bank. Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Chairman for 10 years. In 1960 he placed in Chuck Cooper is an inspiration to me be- Mr. Rich continued his commitment to his the ‘‘Outstanding Young Farmers Award’’ cause he suffered many hard times in his life Buffalo home in 1989 with the decision to ren- and won the State Cotton—5 acre contest. He but never gave up. His story will always be a ovate and redevelop the historic 1200 Niagara served for many years on the S.C. District great lesson for me to remember. Street complex on the banks of the Niagara Housing Committee #2 as the chairman. He River on the city’s West Side. Today, the served as the first President of the Estill LONNIE G. JOHNSON, WATER GUN MAKER Jaycees and Co-Chairman of the 1964 Water- (By Tristen Horton) state-of-the-art facility is home to the Rich Re- melon Festival, which was held in Estill. Mr. Lonnie G. Johnson invented the world fa- search Center, hailed as the industry’s finest, Bowers was instrumental in bringing astro- mous water gun, the super soaker. For years the Rich Renaissance Niagara Atrium and nauts Gus Grissom and John Young to Estill Lonnie G. Johnson has been inventing things Conference Center, site of weddings, ban- on Mendel Rivers’ Day. He was one of the for NASA and other organizations; but he quets and business meetings, the Rich founders of Patrick Henry Academy, serving has achieved his greatest fame with his Wellness Center, and the Rich’s Family Cen- as the first temporary chairman. He served squirt gun, the super soaker. ter, Western New York’s first on-site child on the board of Patrick Henry for many Johnson started a childhood of creating daycare center which celebrated its 10th anni- years and remained a Trustee until his with inventing things out of old appliances. death. versary in 1999. Corrin Bowers was a member of In his senior year of high school, he won an In 2004, Rich’s made a significant pledge to around the world competition for a remote Lawtonville Baptist Church and served as an controlled robot he had built out of junkyard the National Restaurant Association Edu- active and inactive deacon there for 50 years. scraps. He went on to more formal training cational Foundation to establish the Robert E. He taught Sunday School, Training Union at Tuskegee University where he first earned Rich Aspiring Entrepreneurs Scholarship. Four and was chairman of the Building Committee a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and then scholarships each year support the continued several times. Mr. Bowers served on one pas- M.S. in Nuclear Engineering. Soon after, education of undergraduate students pursuing tor search committee and sang bass in the Lonnie G. Johnson joined the U.S. Air Force. careers in the restaurant and foodservice in- church choir. In the Air Force, he became advanced in dustry. Corrin and his family were avid hunters who loved to entertain. He and his two space systems. In 2005, Rich Products celebrated its 60th I am really happy he invented the super brothers, Grover and ‘‘Det,’’ were the soaker water gun because it’s just plain fun. birthday posting annual sales in excess of Lowcountry jitterbuggers. A girl cousin once $2.5 billion. The company sells more than f said, ‘‘You have not lived if you haven’t been 2,300 products in more than 85 countries and to a dance with one of the Bowers boys.’’ TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. RICH employs more than 7,000 Associates world- Corrin was a charter member of the Monday wide, including more than 1,300 in its head- Night Couple’s Bridge Club for 56 years. He HON. BRIAN HIGGINS quarters in Buffalo, NY. was also a member of Estill Supper Club as Frozen food industry pioneer, architect of well as the Estill Lions Club. OF NEW YORK Corrin Bowers is survived by his wife of 56 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the nation’s largest family-owned frozen foods years, Mary Eleanor Wiggins Bowers; his manufacturer, sportsman, and community Tuesday, February 28, 2006 brother, Grover Ford Bowers (Macie); a son leader all describe Robert E. Rich. Rich Prod- Corrin Fitts Bowers, junior (Sallie) of Estill, Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ucts will continue to grow and thrive as a fam- daughters, Sharon Bowers Green (Roy) also honor prominent Buffalo businessman Robert ily business under the ongoing leadership of of Estill, and ‘‘Liz’’ Bowers Palles (Mitch)

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Green (Deana) of Jacksonville, Florida, Corrin J. recognizing the public service of Cerese Teel. borough of Chester Heights in numerous ca- Green (Hanna) of Columbia, South Carolina, The strength of our Nation dwells not in the pacities, including Fire Marshal, Council Mem- and Andrew N. Green, Mitchell D. Palles III, halls of the Capitol but the hearts of our peo- ber and President of Borough Council. In later and Corrin Fitts Bowers III, all of Columbia; ple. Cerese loved her neighbors and served years, he used his expertise from the fire serv- Joe, Henry and Gray Solana of Savannah; them. Mississippi has been blessed by her ice to serve as Coordinator of Emergency Pre- one guardian son, Thomas W. Folk, junior work and we honor her for her dedication, vi- paredness. (Jan) of Barnwell; two greatgrandsons, Pat- sion and compassion. Mr. Ward’s service activities also included a rick Bowers Green and William Fitts Green very active role in the Boy Scouts of Troop of Jacksonville, Florida; four nieces, Martha f B. Simons (Paul) of Aiken, Laurie W. Hanna 260, where as a boy he earned his Eagle IN MEMORY OF SAMUEL B. WARD, Scout. His leadership on the troop committee (Chris) of Estill, Stephanie W. Bates (Rob) of JR., LONGTIME CHESTER Chapin, and Tracy Wiggins of Columbia; provided opportunities for boys of the area to seven nephews, deTreville Bowers (Polly) HEIGHTS FIRE CHIEF WITH A experience adventure activities and other and Dr. Ford Bowers (Susan) both of Chapin, LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, projects to enhance their scouting life. His South Carolina, Ransey Bowers (Mary Wells) COMPASSION, COURAGE, AND other community involvement included various and Tison Bowers (Julie) of Columbia, Bill DEDICATION service organizations, including the Lions, Jay- Bowers (Val) of Savannah, Georgia, Grover cees, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bowers III (Derbi) of Okatie, South Carolina, and Bob Wiggins (Rachael) of Estill, South HON. CURT WELDON Concordville Rotary. Carolina; one brother in law, R.G. ‘‘Bro’’ OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Ward worked throughout his career as a Wiggins (Kay) of Estill, South Carolina. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES metal fabricator, eventually founding his own First cousins, Betty Fitts, Cecilia Baker of Tuesday, February 28, 2006 business, which had a reputation for quality Estill, Mary Eleanor Rouse, Robert and and innovation for more than 34 years. Mary Bowers of Luray; Paul Bowers of Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, He married the former Mary Frances Allenda1e; Frances F. DeLoach of Beaufort; I rise today with great sadness and tremen- Ahearn, his high school and college sweet- Deloris F. Jenkins of Barnwell, SC., dous gratitude to honor the life of my good heart, in 1951, who died in 1995. He is sur- Franklena Geiger of Atlanta, Georgia and friend, Samuel B. Ward, a longtime Chester vived by one daughter, Joan and four sons, Araminta E. Harris of Salisbury, N.C. He was Heights Fire Chief, veteran, engineer and predeceased by his brother, deTreville Bow- Steven, James, Lawrence and Joseph, and ers and survived by his wife, Evelyn community leader. As his family, friends and one sister, Polly (Madeline); and seven grand- Pendarvis Bowers Kuebler. The pallbearers neighbors mourn the passing of Sam Ward, I children. for Corrin Bowers are his grandsons with his want to take a few moments today to remem- Mr. Speaker, the 7th Congressional District nephews standing nearby, in a group. The ber his work and the difference he made in has lost an exceptional public servant, and I honorary pallbearers include: Harry Hanna, the community he served so bravely and self- have lost a good friend. I wish Chief Ward’s Montague Laffitte, Dr. Luke Laffitte, Clarke lessly. family, my heartfelt condolences and may they Baker, Paul Peeples, Dr. J.D. Rouse, junior, Mr. Ward was born in Chester, but grew up Ashley Bush, Dr. Harrison L. Peeples, Lester find comfort in knowing that the many people in Chester Heights, a community with whom he impacted deeply value his dedication and Cook, Richard Mixson, George Barber, Coy he had a life-long affiliation. After enlisting at Johnston, Bill Ratcliff, Bill Stewart, Clyde generosity and the example of his life and Eltzroth, Harold Mack, Bill Sprague, Homer the end of World War II, he attended Pennsyl- work. Chief Samuel B. Ward exemplified the Peeples, Mendel Davis, Billy Wier, Billy vania Military College, now Widener Univer- spirit of service that has made this country Yonce, Bart Waller, Randolph Murdaugh III, sity, where he played football and received a great. This man was a genuine community Lee Bowers, Karl Bowers, Hughsie E. Long, Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engi- leader. He not only did his job well, he loved Tony Reardon, Hugh T. Lightsey, Damian neering. it, and the community he served. We are safer Centgraf, John D. Carswell, his faithful em- Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the ployees and his kind and loving caregiver because of his life and service. I am person- Ordinance Corps, he was detailed to the In- ally grateful to have known Chief Ward as a Jerrod Steven Wilson. Visitation will begin fantry and served in Korea as a Heavy Mortar at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006, at 362 friend, and mourn his passing. Wyman Blvd. in Estill, South Carolina and Platoon Leader and Executive Officer, earning f continue until 1 p.m. Friday when Mr. Bow- his Combat Infantry Badge. After returning ers will be taken to the church. from Korea, he was assigned to the Tank and SUPPORT FOR JAVITS-WAGNER- Funeral is 3 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2006, Automotive Command in Michigan before O’DAY PROGRAM at Lawtonville Baptist Church with Rev- leaving the military and returning to Chester erend. Dr. James Norris, officiating. Heights. HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND Burial: Lawntonville Cemetery. After his military service, he returned to the The family requests in lieu of flowers, me- OF GEORGIA morials be made to Lawtonville Baptist fledgling Chester Heights Volunteer Fire Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pany, and was elected to positions of increas- Church Parsonage Building Fund, P.O. Box Tuesday, February 28, 2006 1057, Estill, SC 29918. ing leadership including Engineer, Assistant f Fire Chief, and finally Fire Chief, a position he Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I held for 35 years. would like to share with my colleagues a star- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF Firefighting is a matter of life and death, and tling statistic—the 50 percent unemployment CERESE TEEL individuals like Sam Ward assume an enor- rate of people with disabilities in this country. mous responsibility when they accept the job For those with severe disabilities, the number HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING of running a fire department. They are respon- is even graver at 70 percent. OF MISSISSIPPI sible for the lives, homes, and livelihoods of It is easy to focus on the disability of a per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands of citizens throughout their commu- son, not the ability. But people with disabilities nity. And on a day-to-day basis they become want to work, and can work. We must recog- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 directly responsible for the health and welfare nize the potential of all Americans, and pro- Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, last month, of all the men and women they supervise. vide the opportunities needed to allow people Cerese Teel retired as executive director of Chief Ward discharged his enormous respon- with disabilities to become self-sufficient, inde- the Oktibbeha County chapter of the American sibilities with real distinction. During his 35 pendent, tax-paying citizens. Red Cross. Through 7 years of ice storms, years as chief, a good department became To that end, I am proud to support employ- wind storms and the mother of all storms— even better. Chief Ward was respected for his ment opportunities for people with disabilities, Hurricane Katrina—Cerese served her com- commitment to public safety and his ability to particularly through the Javits-Wagner-O’Day, munity with diligence and a noble spirit. get things done. JWOD, Program. During her time as executive director, she An innovator in the fire service, he devel- The JWOD Program uses the purchasing oversaw the chapter’s expansion as they oped the first workable portable Air Bank in power of the Federal Government to buy prod- moved into new headquarters and purchased the county, a system which recharges the air ucts and services from participating, commu- and outfitted an emergency response vehicle. packs worn by firefighters. As chairman of the nity-based nonprofit agencies dedicated to

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Whenever Jack ran for severe disabilities who work under the JWOD He had the boundless energy, as seen by political office he would make sure that the Program are given the opportunity to acquire the different positions he held throughout union bugs would appear on all his literature job skills and training, receive good wages his political and non-political activities. and anyone he backed for political office and benefits and gain greater independence Jack was elected to the Sewer Commission must have the union bug on their literature and quality of life. This program allows people in 1980. as well or got his wrath. with disabilities enjoy full participation in their He became a selectman in 1982; his mom Jack was a good listener, he read a lot, he community and can market their JWOD- was so proud of him at that accomplishment always updated himself on current events, he that she would introduce Jack to everyone was also, to say the least, an impatient driv- learned skills into other public and private sec- she met, this is my son ‘‘the selectman.’’ He er. tor jobs. is and will continue to be Chairman of the When I say Jack was a good listener I In the United States, the program serves Chelmsford Sewer Commission. He holds the mean he would evaluate the situation, ask 40,000 people with disabilities and generated distinction of being the longest continuous the right questions and decide on the ap- approximately $280 million in wages earned serving chairman of any board in the town of proach on how to handle the problem. As and nearly $1.5 billion in products sold. In Chelmsford. someone said to me the other say, if you called Jack Emerson with a problem, you Georgia alone, approximately 1,000 people At one time in the mid eighties, Jack was the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, knew he would take care of it. with disabilities earned nearly $3 million in Chairman of the Sewer Commission, and As- Jack would read the papers and political wages last year as a result of JWOD. sistant Director of Public Health in the same journals and the project contracts. He would It is with great pleasure that I recognize the year. You could say he had the whole town go over the contracts with a fine tooth comb great contributions of American workers with wrapped up in his hands. Jack was on the and inevitably would find errors. Whether it disabilities and I encourage others to do so on Board of Registrars, Dog Pound Committee, was misspelled words, wrong sentence struc- February 23, which is National Disability Day. Town Meeting Representative, Lowell Re- ture, or pricing errors. Jack was involved in gional Transit Authority Board, and member all aspects of the project. More importantly, let us all remember every- Wherever we went Jack had to drive, it day that every person has ability. Everyone of the Chelmsford Elks, Advisory Board of Camp Paul and Good Friends Incorporated, was like his security blanket. If you have has something to share for the greater good. and Catholic Charities. How Jack did all this ever driven with him, you know it is quite an America truly works best when all Americans is beyond comprehension. The only solution experience. No need to call it road rage, just work. I commend the JWOD Program, its sup- I can find is it must have been his mom’s ‘‘Jack’’ rage. Thankfully, we all survived. I have given you some of the background of porters, and its participants for making a dif- chicken soup that kept him going. (She made Jack Emerson the man, some of which you the best.) ference where it is needed most. already know, some you might have read in I first met John Patrick Emerson, Jr. f the newspapers. Now I want to tell you about (known affectionately by his friends as ‘‘the something you may not know about Jack Flea’’) in Jack’s Diner. I started going there TRIBUTE TO JOHN ‘‘JACK’’ Emerson the Person. EMERSON when I first moved to town, (yes, I am a I had the privilege and honor of being his blow-in, but so was Jack—he moved here friend for 26 years; we talked or saw each from Lowell in the fifties, so I feel I am in other almost everyday. So I can talk from HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN good company.) I would go in for my morn- experience. OF MASSACHUSETTS ing coffee and happen to sit next to this man You know anyone that loved animals had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who was holding court, discussing politics to be a good person. Jack loved his dogs. and this sewer project. It was Jack Emerson. Through the years he had 6 dogs, Cocoa, Tuesday, February 28, 2006 He introduced himself, we talked, and the Cory, Courtney, Toto, Chelsea and Commish. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay rest was history. We enjoyed each other’s He loved them, but his all time favorite was special tribute to John ‘‘Jack’’ Emerson who company and over the years we became best Cocoa. They were so close that when Jack of friends. developed Pancreatitis, so did Cocoa. Cocoa passed away on December 29, 2005 at the I learned more about Jack’s passion to es- age of 64. Jack was a loving father and hus- is the first dog in the country, or maybe tablish a sewer program for the town of even the world to have a pump station band, an outstanding public servant, and Chelmsford and how he felt the need to help named after him. The Cocoa Emerson Pump friend and mentor to many, including myself. people less fortunate than himself. Jack con- Station located next to the town dog pound I ask unanimous consent to enter into the vinced me to run for the sewer commission on Old North Road. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the eulogy given by in 1984 and we have been together since that In 1959, Jack graduated Chelmsford High Jack’s good friend Barry Balan on January 3, first campaign. School where he had many friends, though Speaking of politics, some people may be 2006. none as close as Sam Parks, Paul Lehayes, surprised to know Jack Emerson was a Dem- and Bobby Hughes. They remain close Jack Emerson, a devoted husband, caring ocrat (as was his Dad before him and pres- friends to this day. father, man of compassion, civic leader, ently his brothers Packy and Danny and his Jack’s charity knew no bounds, whether it mentor and colleague. A man I am proud to sister Ellen, although Jack would say Ellen’s was giving to the Secret Santa Fund, or call my friend. politics were even further to the left than being his own Santa by adopting a family at There are not enough words to describe his.) Jack was as passionate about his poli- Christmas, or Thanksgiving. His charity did this man, who has made such an impact on tics as he was about helping people. Jack not stop all year long; he was involved with this community and all who met him. Know- would rather cast a ballot for a yellow dog Good Friends, Inc., Camp Paul and Catholic ing Jack for 26 years, I will give you a before he would vote for anyone who was not charities. He was most affected when chil- glimpse into the man who has made a dif- a Democrat. dren were involved. Jack was the most car- ference in so many people’s lives. Although he was a Democrat, he did tran- ing and giving person I have ever met. The Lowell Sun called Jack a man of vi- scend party lines when it came to helping He was a fun loving person with sharp with sion, but I believe he was also a visionary. the people of Chelmsford. and a keen sense of humor. He loved music Webster defines a visionary as not founded He was a master at reading people and sit- from the fifties and sixties; it was one of his on fact, imaginary, and impractical, having uations. Before going to town meetings for a passions. On one occasion he had the radio idealistic goals or aims incapable of realiza- crucial vote on the project, Jack would say on in the wagon playing ‘‘Tuti Fruti tion. ‘‘all we have to do is be up front with the Alaroody’’. I asked him how he liked the He had the uncanny ability to take some- voters, if we tell them the facts and are hon- type of music the kids of today enjoy. He thing that was idealistic and incapable of re- est and tell the why, we should have no prob- said hard rock, rap, and heavy metal just alization and make it real. Thus was born lem, they will give you the vote we need and don’t make any sense, so I said Tuti Fruti the Chelmsford Sewer Project. People told you know they did. That philosophy has held Alaroody does, we both had a laugh over him that it was impractical, it would cost fast throughout Jack’s career and is still that. too much, and it would bring too much held by his friends on the commission. Jack had many talents, one of them being growth to this suburban community of In 1996, Jack walked up to the town meet- dancing. I think if he had a second vocation, Chelmsford. It would change life as people ing floor microphone and said he needed he would have been a dance instructor. He knew it. Jack, in his own inevitable way forty-nine million dollars to proceed with loved dancing. Once he got on the dance floor took up the challenge and for four long years the project and that if need be, he was pre- and started his feet moving, he would dance he went on cable TV to every church, syna- pared to give a lengthy presentations to all night. gogue, civic group, or gathering of two or show them how it would be used. In three Jack was an avid golfer as are his two more people, to sell the town on the sewer minutes the motion was seconded and passed brothers. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant project. In 1984, town meeting rewarded his unanimously. That was Jack; prepared, Golf Club for over 30 years. He and his broth- efforts and appropriated the first funds for truthful, trustworthy. ers would often play in tournaments. When

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Pleas- first in line. sacred oaths. ant, Jack and Briana entered the father- Well my friend, you have come to the end Let no one doubt that our faculty is com- daughter golf tournament and came in first. of a long hard fought journey. You put up posed of men and women who are devoted Jack thought he had another natural golfer the good fight as always. It’s time for us to healthcare professionals, educators and re- in the Emerson family. say so long, but not goodbye. You will be searchers of extraordinary competence and Briana breaking with Emerson tradition able to rest knowing that what you started integrity. We believe that every human life decided to take up dance instead of golf and will be carried on. We, your community will is precious and that this great institution Jack supported her in that endeavor. watch over Peggy and Briana, as I am sure and its members are obligated and com- He was devoted to his family, his mom you will be watching over us. Say hello to mitted to providing everyone with the best Betty and his dad John Sr., he loved his your mom, dad, brother Charlie, and all your care and leadership possible. Our care for the brothers; Charlie, Packy and Danny (Dennis) friends who are with you. I know if God body is strengthened by our faith in the in- and his sister Ellen. He loved all his nieces, needs a waste water system, you’ll be the trinsic worth of every human soul. There- nephews and cousins. If they needed a help- guy to start the project. So Mr. Chairman, fore, our current practices provide important ing hand, Jack was there and they were you will be deeply missed by all who knew and lifegiving care to individuals, insight there for Jack. you. I love you. So long old friend. and direction to communities, and research I mentioned how he loved children, well Peggy has asked me to read a prayer that that provides the hope that tomorrow will be Briana, Joe Maher and I had the great honor Jack liked. It was read at his dear friend Ira better than today. of being with your father in the hospital Park’s mass: Those of us who have dedicated our lives to when you were born, all you had to do was the health professions, indeed our vocations, I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one look at his face and you could see his excite- believe that we are making a difference. We I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when ment and energy. When the nurse came in all benefit from an understanding of the life is done and said ‘‘Mr. Emerson, you’re a daddy’’ past, the experiences of the present and the I’d like to leave an echo Whispering softly Jack jumped out of his chair and ran down intellectual curiosity that discovers and in- down the ways, the hall to see his beautiful baby daughter. vents those things that will enrich and Of happy times and laughing times and Briana, you are the light of his life, he loved strengthen our future. We believe firmly in bright sunny days you so much. He would talk about your our mission, and we are convinced that our I’d like the tears of those who Grieve, to dry dance recitals and especially the last one he faculty, staff and students are transcending before the sun saw you perform. He was really not up to par all expectations as they make the world a Of happy memories that I leave When life is that night, but he knew he wanted to see you better place in which to work and live. Our dance again. done. efforts have just begun, and the fruits of our You have grown up to be a beautiful young f labor shall have no end. lady with the compassion and love that was What then are the guiding principles of our part of your father. You now carry the ban- TRIBUTE TO DR. NANCY DICKEY organization that lead us to distinction in ner for dad. And as you grow up and have education programs, prominence in scientific children of your own, I know the legacy he research, and innovation? And, what are the has left will be carried forward. HON. CHET EDWARDS guiding principles that make our care of One evening Peggy’s brother, Connie OF TEXAS Stone, brought his friend home, by the name those who suffer illness more compassionate, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of John Emerson. Connie introduced his sis- comprehensive and successful? We pursue excellence in all we do. We are ter to John and it started a relationship that Tuesday, February 28, 2006 committed to providing the best care imag- lasted 40 years. Peggy, what can I say, your devotion to Jack was unquestionable; you Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inable for all Texans. We have a special call- have been Jack’s backbone. At times it was honor a champion for medical research and ing and duty to serve with sincerity and very difficult for you, through all his ups and health care innovation in this country, Dr. compassion the rural and under-served popu- downs with his health, but I know Jack loved Nancy Dickey, president of the Texas A&M lations in the great State of Texas. When one you and adored you; you were his wife, his University Health Science Center. The prin- person in our state is without needed care, we all suffer. If we know anything from friend and his nurse. I often told Jack that cipled work of Dr. Dickey is testament to ex- he married a saint. He would retort, ‘‘Barry, quantum physics, it is that everything in the cellence in medicine and scientific research universe is connected in one way or another. what are you talking about.’’ I would tell that will undoubtedly save countless lives. him ‘‘who else would put up with you but a Therefore, we intend to see to it that our saint.’’ He would say ‘‘you know, you’re While the pursuit of excellence character- connections are cared for with expertise and right.’’ Peggy, you have a beautiful daughter izes the mission of the students and faculty of excellence. who you have nurtured into a wonderful the Texas A&M Health Science Center, it is We are convinced that the myriad of multi- young woman and I know you will look for- their passionate commitment to the care of form fibers composing the human body make ward to the day that you tell you grand- it stronger, just as the diverse population of their fellow human beings that defines them our state make our mosaic stronger, better children all about their grandfather the se- and forges their vision for the future. There is lectman. and more beautiful. We take pride in the cul- You cannot put down in words what Jack no question that the architect of that vision is tural diversity found in Texas and we are Emerson has meant to this community, his Dr. Nancy Dickey. privileged to serve with tenderness and un- family, his friends and the people he has As a graduate of Texas A&M, it is my privi- derstanding all people, regardless of race, re- helped along the way. Jack Emerson leaves a lege to honor the work of Dr. Nancy Dickey ligion, cultural heritage or gender. We do not legacy that few people can claim. He started and I personally want to thank her for the limit our inquiries or services based upon a project that few people thought would suc- shining example to us all and wish her well in preconceived ideas or outdated conceptions of who is and who is not worthy. Every per- ceed, and because of his tenacity, it has suc- her future endeavors. ceeded, And along the way his success was son is worthy, and we are eternally invested recognized at the local and national levels. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to in the solemn American promise of serving He was awarded the collection systems by enter into the RECORD a speech by Dr. Dickey everyone fairly, equally and honorably. the New England Environmental Association that serves as a powerful reminder of the im- We will never compromise our integrity or in 1994. In 1995 the national organization, portance of vital medical research in this coun- our academic freedom. We are steadfast in Water Environmental Association presented try and the groundbreaking work of the Texas our enduring commitment to honor and de- him with the national award in New Orleans. A&M University Health Science Center. cency in all we do. And, our good reputation He was voted man of the year for his accom- is best assured by transparency and account- plishments by the Chelmsford Chapter of the TEXAS A&M INAUGURAL CONVOCATION SPEECH BY ability in our every transaction and relation- Elks. In 2000 he was voted into the PRESIDENT AND VICE CHANCELLOR DR. NANCY W. ship. Our academic freedom fosters the nec- Chelmsford Hall of Fame. On October thir- DICKEY essary environment to promote lively dis- tieth of this year, at an emotional ceremony, Today we are making history. course and scientific inquiry. We cherish the Jack had just been released from the hos- We are assembled at this convocation not freedom to express informed viewpoints pital the day before; he was recognized by his only to celebrate our accomplishments and without fear, and we will never shrink from fellow Democrats and received the Greater honor our outstanding faculty, but also to our duties and responsibilities to our col- Lowell Area Distinguished Democrat award. affirm the honorable principles that guide us leagues and fellow citizens. His legacy lives on in his wife, daughter, toward our vision of excellence in medicine We trust in active collaboration and con- friends and the people of Chelmsford. and the healthcare professions. Let this day tinued professional development. Our re- If they gave out awards for Mr. Chelmsford forever be remembered as the day that the search, teaching and services are strength- it would be to Jack. If they had a hall of Texas A&M Health Science Center branded ened and enhanced by our relationships at

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The future belongs to those who are African American community, and all of our Our principles of excellence, service to all, willing to be a part of the world, learn some- communities, with the tools needed to ensure diversity, integrity, academic freedom, col- thing new everyday, challenge the status that each individual has the opportunity to laboration and lifelong learning form the quo, break down unethical barriers, dem- achieve his or her full God-given potential. foundation from which the high vision and onstrate integrity at every juncture, and During Black History Month, we must recom- important mission of Texas A&M’s Health lead by supreme example. mit ourselves to supporting the ideals of Alpha Science Center is to rise to even greater na- Our faculty and students have a splendid Phi Alpha and other great institutions as we tional importance. We are unshakable in our destiny before them because they have the commitment to these principles because gifts and the will to forge a future in which continue to strive for a better America.’’ they define who we are. they will make the world a better and more f And, let me speak for a moment about who humane place. This is the future of which I PERSONAL EXPLANATION we are. The Health Science Center has an dream, this is the future that is possible, and outstanding faculty, including sixteen Re- this is the future that you will bring about. gents’ Professors and four Distinguished Pro- This is our commitment to and our hope for HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY fessors. We have faculty who have received the Texas A&M University’s Health Science OF CALIFORNIA national and international awards and Center. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grants, faculty who represent the cutting f edge in their areas of study, and faculty who Tuesday, February 28, 2006 serve on national boards and organizations, TRIBUTE TO BLACK HISTORY Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I was un- thereby influencing public policy in signifi- MONTH avoidably detained and missed rollcall votes cant ways. And, we have, if I may say so in all modesty, the first woman President of Nos. 12 and 13. Had I been present, I would The American Medical Association. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 12 and Our faculty does not have the advantages OF MARYLAND ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 13. of organizations and institutions with long f histories and traditions, but their genius, ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forts and results demonstrate fully the Tuesday, February 28, 2006 NATIONAL DISABILITY DAY wealth of talent and brains we possess and of RECOGNITION which we are so very proud. In fact, I am Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, Black His- humbled by the many gifts possessed by our tory Month gives us an opportunity to reflect faculty. on and celebrate the historical accomplish- HON. TOM PRICE Our students are very special indeed. We ments of African Americans. This year’s na- OF GEORGIA graduate very bright healthcare profes- tional theme—‘‘Celebrating Community: A IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionals who are not only devoted to caring Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social, and Civil In- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 for their patients and communities, but who stitutions’’—reminds us that the strength of the also see themselves as guardians of the pub- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, re- lic good. They embrace their destinies as African American community is rooted in its cently we recognized National Disability Day. leaders and gladly accept their important fraternal and civic organizations. I’d like to share with my colleagues the many roles as citizens of a larger community. I have been privileged to have the oppor- barriers to employment that people with dis- We must never forget that professional, tunity to work with many of African American abilities face, such as transportation, environ- cultural and social competence go hand in fraternal and social organizations that are ac- ment, and stereotyping, though 11 years have hand. We teach our young people the values tive in my congressional district. They all do and behaviors that are consistent with their passed since the landmark passage of the important work that makes a tangible dif- Americans with Disabilities Act. expectations and responsibilities in their ference to the quality of life in our community. professions. We seek and enroll students People with disabilities continue to battle a from all walks of life whose inherent com- This year is the 100th anniversary of Alpha 50 percent nationwide unemployment rate, passion and desire to serve ensure that they Phi Alpha, and I would like to take this oppor- and for those with severe disabilities, the rate will adopt the best, tryout the unusual, and tunity to highlight this fraternity’s activities and is a shocking 70 percent. The key to changing leave our institution with mature confidence initiatives in my district. Alpha Phi Alpha is this statistic is to focus on the ability of an in- in their extraordinary abilities to meet the dedicated to serving others and to inspiring dividual, rather than the disability. challenges and opportunities their profes- and empowering people to achieve success in Hiring a deserving, qualified individual with a sions present now and tomorrow. And, as a all aspects of their lives. One of its distin- disability is not a charity. It’s a smart economic result of our commitment and our students’ guishing achievements is the establishment of determination to be leaders, we are con- decision. When a person with a disability is fidently and proudly producing tomorrow’s the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Founda- employed, they are transformed from a wel- leaders in the healthcare professions. tion Project, which will pay tribute to one of fare recipient to a tax payer, and that positive Texas A&M Health Science Center has the most influential figures in American history economic benefit ripples out to all tax-paying adopted and published its vision, mission and who worked to lead our nation towards greater citizens. principles, with the appropriate goals, objec- justice and unity. The group’s deep commit- The Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program tives and strategies attached thereto in ment to community empowerment through its in particular has been a critical force in assist- honor of this inaugural convocation. The numerous programs supporting education—its Pathways to Excellence 2015 is our declara- ing people with disabilities and creating self- tion of our belief in who we are and what we scholarship and mentoring programs and its sufficient, independent productive members of are to become. We take pride in its publica- efforts to inspire and motivate black youth society. The JWOD Program uses the pur- tion, we honor those who helped write it, and through its Career Fairs and Black Youth chasing power of the Federal Government to we are devoted to seeing it carried out. Achievement recognition programs—have buy products and services from community- In closing, let me state emphatically that made a difference to countless young people. based nonprofit agencies dedicated to training I am merely one of many here today. I am For many years, I have welcomed the op- and employing individuals with disabilities. The humbled and inspired by your devotion, portunity to attend the Montgomery County labor and dreams. Our future is joined, and people employed on JWOD contracts acquire we march forward individually and collec- Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s annual valuable job skills and training, receive good tively toward a future that is based upon Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast wages and benefits, and gain greater inde- ethics and science with the care of others program. This event, the success of which is pendence. foremost in our hearts and minds. evident in the consistent growth in the number The program serves 40,000 people with dis- In a world where business claims more and of attendees and the county-wide praise it re- abilities nationwide. Last year it generated ap- more of our professions, we must never for- ceives, is a service to Montgomery County. proximately $280 million in wages earned and get that love and compassion must attend This gathering provides an opportunity for our nearly $1.5 billion in products sold. In Georgia the care and service that we provide. Our doctors, scientists and educators must not community to rededicate itself to achieving alone, approximately 1,000 people with dis- live in sterile environments ignorant of the equality and justice for all. abilities earned nearly $3 million in wages last daily toils of those whom they serve. We are Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s impressive list year as a result of JWOD. devoted to the precept that all people, re- of members includes Justice Thurgood Mar- This is a program that truly makes a dif- gardless of geography, economic status or shall and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The im- ference in the nation and in Georgia. I’m

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JANE HARMAN this Era of Terror, there remains a constant Representative Keith Ellison was born in OF CALIFORNIA threat to our homeland. We don’t have the lux- Detroit, attended Wayne State University and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ury of waiting to harden the obvious vulner- then came to Minneapolis to attend the Uni- versity of Minnesota Law School. As a stu- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 able targets. I have visited the Los Angeles/Long Beach dent, he first got involved in the anti-Apartheid Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, last week I port complex many times. I have authored and movement. He and his wife have four children. stood at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long co-authored bipartisan port security legislation. ‘‘I was raised in a household where I was Beach, the largest container port complex in Representative DAN LUNGREN and I will intro- encouraged to question things,’’ he said. His the nation, with my good friend Senator SUSAN duce a comprehensive bill soon to ensure a grandfather had worked for voting rights, and COLLINS, the chair of the Senate Committee coordinated approach to maritime and cargo Ellison grew up listening to stories of those ex- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- security through the authorization of key secu- periences. Ellison’s activism continued, and fairs. rity programs and initiatives, as well as a dedi- evolved into his profession as a trial lawyer, We both have championed the fight to cated funding grant program to shore up secu- working on death penalty cases in Louisiana, strengthen security at our ports. As of last rity gaps that exist at our Nation’s ports. Sen- as well as indigent defense work. Today at the week, neither of us had been briefed on the ators COLLINS, LIEBERMAN, and COLEMAN have Ellison Law Office, his legal work consists of review conducted by the Committee on For- introduced similar legislation in the Senate, criminal cases, civil rights cases and family eign Investment in the United States, CFIUS, and both bills will be the subject of hearings law. into the sale of stevedoring and terminal oper- in this Congress. Ellison was first elected to the Minnesota ations of many major eastern seaboard and This resolution on CFIUS is prudent; so are House of Representatives in 2002. He said Gulf Coast ports to a state-owned firm from our efforts to legislate enhanced port security. that instead of cajoling and persuading gov- Dubai. This sale would not only affect the six I urge its support. ernment leaders to pursue worthy programs, he was determined to work for change from major US port terminal facility leases that have f been reported, but additional operations in 15 inside the system. other locations, including ports shipping mili- TRIBUTE TO MINNESOTA STATE ‘‘When you’re a community activist, you pro- tary materiel. REPRESENTATIVES NEVA WALK- pose change,’’ he said. ‘‘But when you’re in Last week, we stated our concerns about ER AND KEITH ELLISON office as a public official, you make the the announced sale and our plan to issue a change.’’ As one of two black Representatives Joint Resolution of Disapproval. HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO in Minnesota, Ellison believes he helps to im- Today, I am introducing in the House the OF MINNESOTA prove the level of engagement for people of color in the state. ‘‘I think all people need to Joint Resolution which Senator COLLINS intro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duced yesterday, S.J. Res. 32. This resolution have equal access to their government.’’ would do three things. First, it officially dis- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 He continues to work on issues of environ- approves of CFIUS’s initial review of the Dubai Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to mental justice, equal justice in the courts, vot- Ports World deal. Second, it requires CFIUS celebrate Black History Month by recognizing ing rights, and public safety. He is also a co- to rescind its previous decision and conduct a distinguished Minnesota legislators who are founder of the Environmental Justice Advo- formal 45-day investigation. Third, it requires civil and human rights leaders: Minnesota cates of Minnesota, which deals with environ- that CFIUS brief the Congress before allowing State Representatives Neva Walker and Keith mental hazards posed by pollution. the deal to proceed, if in fact that is the deci- Ellison. Ellison believes that the civil rights move- sion after a full, complete and proper evalua- Representative Neva Walker was born and ment forever changed America, but that Amer- tion of the national security risks posed by this raised in Minneapolis, and attended the Uni- icans must still work for economic, health, arrangement. versity of Minnesota. A ‘‘community baby,’’ as educational and social equality for all people. Since Senator COLLINS and I announced our referred to by elders, Walker comes from a Mr. Speaker, Neva Walker and Keith Ellison intentions last week, there has been some family deeply involved in the community, espe- are dedicated public servants who are making progress. Dubai Ports World has agreed to a cially the Sabathani Community Center which unique contributions to their communities, secondary review, the Administration has is a pillar of the community and a source of working for all people, but especially African agreed to a 45-day assessment of the sale, assistance to many. Walker grew up with this Americans and other people of color, women, and, beginning this week, some committees of sort of activism, and she now embodies it her- and the poor. They are committed to bringing Congress will now be briefed. self. the promise of America to all its people, and But the bad news is that this process got as Representative Walker was encouraged to work day in and day out to achieve that ideal. far as it did, and that it took deep bipartisan run for office when lobbying Minneapolis City I commend them for their activism and their concern to have Congress brought into the Hall on housing issues. When she learned that service in the Minnesota Legislature, and their loop. When our country considers these im- no African American woman had served in the dedication to making their communities, our portant deals, Congress should be on the front Minnesota Legislature, this firmed her resolve State, and our world a better place. lines, not the back bench. to run for office. In 2000, Neva Walker was f And as we heard yesterday from a Senate elected to the Minnesota House where she IN MEMORIAM THEODORE R. briefing, the U.S. Coast Guard cited their con- continues to address disparities of all kinds: ‘‘TED’’ SWEM cerns over the deal at the time. The U.S. health, poverty, racial profiling and out-of- Coast Guard plays a critical role in ensuring home placement. the security of our ports, and their reservations Representative Walker has a son, and is the HON. MARK UDALL OF COLORADO make me question why this deal was ap- youngest of seven children herself. In addition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proved as quickly as it was. to her service in the State House, Rep. Walker This issue has also served to highlight the contributes with many community involve- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 fact that our Nation’s ports remain inad- ments such as the Blaisdell YMCA board, the Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, on equately protected. ‘‘GirlsBEST’’ initiative through the Women’s February 7th, America lost one of its con- As a member of both the House Intelligence Foundation of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis servation leaders with the passing of Theo- and Homeland Security Committees, I have Youth Coordinating Board. She takes every dore R. Swem—known to everyone as consistently worked to improve our national opportunity reach out to people, speaking to ‘‘Ted’’—whose long career was marked by the security, and believe much remains to be groups that range from children in daycare to highest standards of dedication to the public done. When we focus 9 out of 10 transpor- college students. interest. tation security dollars on aviation security, we ‘‘I consider myself a seed planter,’’ Walker Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on December fall into the trap of fighting the last war instead said about her efforts. ‘‘I’m always trying to 6, 1917, he attended Coe College, in Iowa

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People with this condition are fre- and Fish Department, and eventually became in their behalf, and received the Robert Mar- quently taller than other non-affected members the Coordinator for the Federal Aid to the shall Award from the Wilderness Society on of their family with disproportionately long Wildlife Restoration Program. their 50th Anniversary—the Society’s highest limbs, fingers and toes. They often have an in- In 1946, he went to work at the Regional award presented to a private citizen. dented or protruding chest bone, a curved Office of the Bureau of Reclamation, where he Ted also received the Alaska National Parks spine, flat feet, a high arched palate and loose was responsible for wildlife, recreation, and Conservation Leadership Award and recogni- joints. land use planning in reclamation projects in a tion for his initial work on the making of the Other famous people with the Marfan syn- four state region. Klondike Goldrush an International Park be- drome include Jonathan Larson, the Tony During the 1950s, Ted worked with other tween the United States and Canada. Award-winning playwright of the Broadway conservationists to encourage Colorado legis- At the time of his death, he was living in musical Rent; Flo Hyman, captain of the U.S. lators to enact legislation to establish a state Colorado, where he had served on the Bureau Olympic Volleyball team who won a gold park system. Thanks to the efforts of Ted and of Land Management Land Disposal Com- medal in 1984, Charles de Gaulle, Rachmani- this group, today all Coloradans—and our visi- mittee for Clear Creek County, and performed noff, and Mary Queen of Scots. tors as well—can enjoy State Parks through- work on the Task Force for Evergreen Lake, Mr. Speaker, according to the National out Colorado. as well as on some of the Open Space areas Marfan Foundation, in my district in Pennsyl- In 1957, Ted joined the National Park Serv- in Jefferson County. vania there are approximately 190 families ice and steadily ascended to various planning Ted and his wife Helen were married 57 that have to live with this disorder and the fear positions, eventually becoming the Assistant years. Their four children now live in Denver, of dying at an early age. Director for Cooperative Activities in 1964. In Alaska, and Brazil. I hope the sadness of their According to the Centers for Disease Con- this capacity, he was responsible for studying loss is tempered by pride in their father’s trol, approximately 14,000 people die each potential areas, and master planning existing record of achievement and the many lasting year of aortic aneurysms and dissections, 20 areas of the National Park System, Wilder- gifts he has left to our country and the world. percent of which can be contributed to those ness, Federal Agency and State Assistance, f carrying a genetic disorder such as the Marfan Park Practice and the International Affairs Pro- syndrome. grams of the Service. RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS NA- Due to lack of medical awareness about the The large number of additions to the Na- TIONAL MARFAN AWARENESS tional Park System during the middle and late MONTH disorder, many people still die undiagnosed 1960s reflect the magnitude of this activity. and untreated. In September 1969, Ted became Super- HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK I rise today to commend those working in intendent of the National Capital Region of the my district and State who work tirelessly on OF PENNSYLVANIA this issue in the hopes of one day finding a National Park Service. In March 1971, he be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came the Assistant Director to the Director. cure for Marfan syndrome. From 1972 to 1976, Ted was responsible for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to the National Park Service program activity in Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. Mr. join me and the National Marfan Foundation in Alaska as related to the Alaska Native Claims Speaker, I rise today to speak in recognition of raising awareness of this potentially life threat- Settlement Act, and was key to development February as National Marfan Awareness ening disorder. I look forward to working with of National Park areas in Alaska. Month and to pay tribute the thousands of members on both sides of the aisle to in- During this period, he became Chairman of people across the nation who are living with crease federal support for critical research and the Alaska Planning Group for the Department the Marfan syndrome and related connective prevention programs aimed at improving the of Interior and coordinated the multi-agency tissue disorders. quality of life for Marfan syndrome patients effort that produced the 28 ‘‘Four System’’ leg- The National Marfan Foundation is cele- and their families. islative proposals and related Environmental brating it’s twenty-fifth anniversary this year f Impact Statements as submitted to Congress and continues to dedicate itself to saving lives, by the Secretary of the Interior, Rogers C.B. and improving the quality of life for individuals IN MEMORY OF EDWARD R. Morton, in December 1973. In February 1976, and families affected by Marfan syndrome and CUMMINGS Ted retired from the National Park Service. related disorders by raising awareness, pro- Ted’s work thus set the stage for enactment viding support and fostering research. HON. TOM LANTOS of the Alaska National Interest Lands Con- This year marks the 15th annual National OF CALIFORNIA servation Act, which was signed into law by Marfan Awareness Month, a national aware- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Carter on December 2, 1980. This ness campaign which focuses on Marfan syn- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Act is often called the most significant land drome, a genetic disorder of the connective conservation measure in the history of our na- tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor tion. The statute protected over 100 million and blood vessels. Because of the disorder, the life of Edward R. Cummings of Maryland acres of federal lands in Alaska, doubling the the aorta, the large artery that carries blood and lament his untimely passing. Mr. Speaker, size of the country’s national park and refuge away from the heart is weakened and prone to we all know of the many unsung heroes that system and tripling the amount of land des- enlargement and rupture, which is often fatal. make this great institution work, the staff and ignated as wilderness. It is estimated that 200,000 people in the advisers who labor in obscurity but without While with the National Park Service Ted U.S. are affected by the Marfan syndrome or whom we could not do our work to represent was Chairman of the United States Section, a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan the American people. It is even more so in the Joint Japan-United States Panel on National syndrome is often hereditary, but 25 percent Executive Branch, where an individual can Parks and Equivalent Reserves. He was also of affected people are the first in their family spend a whole career and never be introduced a member of the Canadian-United States to have the disorder. It affects both male and to the wider public, laboring not for the rec- Committee on National Parks; a Board Mem- females and all ethnicities. Thousands do not ognition that drives so many in the public ber of the Wilderness Society Governing even know that they are affected and if left sphere but instead toiling to uphold the public Council; a member of the International Union undiagnosed, it can result in an early sudden interest to and to serve his country. Our gov- Conservation of Nature; and Chairman of the death from aortic dissection. ernment cannot function without such individ- Commission on National Parks and Protected There is no cure for Marfan syndrome, but uals and it is they who can bring order and Areas. with an early diagnosis, proper treatment and sanity to an ever changing kaleidoscope of fig- After his retirement he was president of the careful management of the disorder, the life ures who pass through the United States Gov- Wilderness Society Governing Council from span can be extended into the 70s. Without a ernment as elections occur and administra- 1978 to 1980; a Board Member of American diagnosis and treatment, people may die as tions change. Rivers, Inc.; and Management Consultant to early as their 20s, 30s or 40s. Mr. Speaker, yesterday this Nation lost such Silvertip Consulting and the Defenders of In addition, to National Heart Month, Feb- a person, a remarkable public servant and a Wildlife. ruary was designated National Marfan Aware- remarkable human being, Edward R.

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Mr. Let me just cite three accomplishments that the most important basis for success, Mr. Cummings earned a bachelor’s degree from can be directly related to Mr. Cummings that Cummings has served as ‘‘master’’ to many Johns Hopkins University in 1972, and then may not be his most important but have spe- ‘‘apprentices’’ who are now serving their own became an active military officer in 1972, cial significance to some of my colleagues in distinguished careers in many walks of life (al- where he completed training to become an air- this body. First, Mr. Cummings was instru- though Mr. Cummings would have dismissed borne ranger, one of this Nation’s elite forces. mental in fashioning the compromise that al- those terms, calling everyone ‘‘colleagues’’). Instead of what surely would have been a dis- lowed the United States to become a party to This is a legacy that will last beyond Mr. tinguished career in armed combat, Mr. the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Cummings final horizon. And with his personal Cummings took another path and with the Rights of the Child on the involvement of chil- warmth and his many avocations such as support of the U.S. military, entered George dren in armed conflict. For those who did not opera, mountain climbing and skiing, Mr. Washington University Law School. He studied follow that debate, most countries around the Cummings was admired by all who knew him. a variety of subjects that were directly relevant world wanted to ban the recruitment of any in- to legal work in the international sphere, such dividual under the age of 18. However, be- Mr. Speaker, it is tragic that just at a time as international law, Chinese law, human cause the United States recruits students in when Mr. Cummings was considering moving rights law, diplomatic and consular law, and high school, the U.S. military insisted that the on to a new stage in his career and life, he United Nations law, and served on the G.W. age be reduced to 17. This position put the was diagnosed in December 2004 with an un- international law journal. In 1975, he grad- United States in the posture of preventing an treatable form of pancreatic cancer which took uated first in his class of 317 students. international consensus and seeming to be in him from us just yesterday. From all reports, Mr. Cummings was on active duty with the league with those who were not committed to his efforts to combat this illness and to show U.S. Army until 1979, graduating from judge banning this terrible abuse at all. It was Ed grace in the face of death itself demonstrated advocate general’s schools, and serving in the Cummings who originated the idea of allowing once again why Mr. Cummings is respected Office of the Judge Advocate General where voluntary recruitment of 17 year olds but not and loved, and our heart goes out to his wife he represented the Department of Defense at allowing them in combat until they were 18, and life partner, Clair, during this difficult time. a number of international negotiations related creating an international consensus that put While Mr. Cummings was a clear example to the Law of War. He remained in the Army the focus where it always should have been, to all of us of a life well-lived, his tragic end Reserve from 1979 to 2000, assigned to the on militias that conscript 12, 13 and 14 year is still a loss for all of us. We can only be War Crimes and Prisoners of War Branch of olds. thankful that this fellow traveler was able to do the Office of the Judge Advocate General. He Mr. Cummings also worked for decades on so much for his friends and acquaintances retired as a lieutenant colonel. enhancing the substance and image of the and for his country while he was with us. In 1979, because of his distinguished rep- laws of war. One life long accomplishment in resentation of the Defense Department and this area was the recent decision by the coun- f his exceptional contributions to the U.S. dele- tries that are party to the Geneva Conventions gations in which he participated, Mr. to create a new symbol in addition to the red IN HONOR OF EARLINE MILES Cummings was invited to join the Office of the cross and red crescent to allow the Israeli so- Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State ciety, the Magen David Adom, to become an where, over the course of nearly twenty five official member of the Red Cross community. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS years, he has served as an attorney and ad- This success, which will do much to erase a OF TEXAS viser to numerous U.S. officials throughout the small but important irritant in this country’s re- Government. Among other positions, he has lation to the International Committee on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been the Assistant Legal Adviser for Politico- Red Cross, was due in large part to Mr. Military Affairs, Assistant Legal Adviser for Cummings 20 year dedication to achieving this Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Nonproliferation, Assistant Legal Adviser for end. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Arms Control and Verification, and Counselor Another of his major accomplishments was pay tribute to a woman who can only be de- for Legal Affairs at the U.S. Mission in Gene- his success in persuading the international scribed as truly American, Earline Miles. va. From 2000 to the present, he has served community to agree on the extension of the as the U.S. Head of Delegation to negotiations Conventional Weapons Convention to all Ms. Miles began her academic career by at- relating to the Convention on Conventional forms of armed conflict, whether international tending I.M. Terrell High School. From here, Weapons. Appointed to the Senior Executive or internal in character. It has been in the sav- she graduated from Huston-Tillotson College Service in 1987, Mr. Cummings has received age internal armed conflicts of past decades in Austin, Texas then obtained her law degree numerous awards for superior service to the that the civilian population has suffered most from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Department of State and has written on such from the indiscriminate use of conventional Houston, Texas. Ms. Miles then turned her subjects as the law of belligerent occupation, weapons, and Mr. Cummings efforts will help sights to education by becoming an instructor war crimes, arms control, international human- to mitigate and limit this lamentable carnage. at Tarrant County College teaching business itarian law, and extradition. These three examples of a much deeper law. But this description of his career does not and richer career represent all that was excep- Ms. Miles was involved in the civil rights do justice to his accomplishments. Last year, tional about Mr. Cummings’s service to this movement in which she was a strong advo- after he was diagnosed with the pancreatic country. Using his full grasp of the complex cate of equality for all people. During her em- cancer that killed him yesterday, George issues he dealt with, his deft understanding of ployment in Fort Worth, Texas, she was a de- Washington University Law School organized the U.S. military and the mechanisms of gov- termined worker for minority hiring initiatives. It a symposium entitled Lawyers and War in ernment, his keen eye for cutting through the was through Ms. Miles’ hard work that count- honor of Mr. Cummings, which was held on issues to find a way through controversy, his less disadvantaged people were able to now September 30, 2005. Mr. Cummings was for- strong personal relationships with individuals find employment. tunate not only to hear a set of knowledgeable across our government and around the world, Ms. Miles’ community has benefited a great remarks, but to hear the gratitude of his col- and his unwavering commitment to accomplish deal through her involvement in many organi- leagues and proteges and to reflect on the his mission, Mr. Cummings was able to ac- zations. She has done extensive volunteer amazing set of accomplishments that he par- complish these three difficult goals, thereby in- work through her community. Even though Ms. ticipated in. Whether it was negotiating status creasing both stature and national security of Miles is now retired, she still dutifully works for of forces agreements to protect our troops the United States. There are countless other her community by collecting food, clothing, abroad, helping draft the first set of com- successes of this sort which would take up and essential supplies for the homeless. prehensive sanctions against South Africa dur- pages of this record if they were described in ing the apartheid era, supporting and then full. Today, we honor Earline Miles for her com- leading negotiations to control the use of con- Finally, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Cummings was an mitment to education and her dedication to ventional weapons that might cause unneces- extraordinary human being. His colleagues helping others. She will always be remem- sary suffering, or aiding in the positive devel- and friends speak personally and movingly bered for her kindness and generosity to oth- opments in international human rights and about his commitment to others as individuals ers, and may she serve as a role model for international humanitarian law, Mr. Cummings and as attorneys. If the law remains a place others in the future.

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OF COLORADO advocated for a mandated forty hour work- Fortuna contributes to the economic vitality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES week and helped obtain voter approval of the of the region and is an important partner in Merit System for state service, all of which has Humboldt County. As Fortuna continues to Tuesday, February 28, 2006 contributed to a well qualified and motivated grow and flourish it will certainly enjoy another Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I stand before state workforce. one hundred years of prosperity. you today to offer my condolences to the fam- CSEA has also contributed to the health Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time ily and friends of Dennis Weaver, who have care of public sector employees. Since 1938, that we recognize the city of Fortuna on the recently suffered the tragic loss of a great they have provided state workers with medical occasion of its 100th anniversary. man. Mr. Weaver passed away on Friday, insurance, as the state did not provide such f February 26th at his home in Ridgeway, Colo- benefits until 1962. Today, CSEA serves its IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON BIO- rado. members by offering California state employ- DIESEL INDUSTRIES OF GREAT- Mr. Weaver was perhaps most famous for ees access to affordable homeowner’s, life ER DALLAS his role as Chester Good on ‘‘Gunsmoke’’ and and dental insurance. for the T.V. series ‘‘McCloud,’’ though he ap- As an organization, CSEA has also played peared in many T.V. movies, films, and even a pivotal role in ensuring state and university HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS released his own country music album. As a employees are entitled to collective bar- OF TEXAS fan of Western classics, I was continually im- gaining. CSEA successfully lobbied for pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pressed by Mr. Weaver’s talent on screen and sage of the Dills Act and the Berman Act in Tuesday, February 28, 2006 his ability to bring laughter and happiness to the 1970s, both of which extended collective Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great millions of Americans. bargaining rights to public employees. honor to recognize Denton Biodiesel Industries The passing of Mr. Weaver strikes a more Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate of Greater Dallas and its achievement of being personal chord because he was such an in- CSEA President J.J. Jelincic, as well as the awarded the 2005 Project of the Year by the volved member of the Colorado community. In association’s thousands of members on United States Environmental Protection Agen- addition to his work as an actor, Mr. Weaver CSEA’s 75th anniversary. I ask all my col- cy’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program. The was also a dedicated activist for many envi- leagues to join me and honor CSEA, as well award acknowledges outstanding landfill gas ronmental and humanitarian causes. He as- as the fine work that California state employ- recovery projects that make energy out of this sisted in founding Love is Feeding Everyone, ees do everyday otherwise harmful air pollutant. a program which currently helps to feed f Biodiesel fuels are primarily composed of 150,000 hungry people a week in Los Angeles TRIBUTE TO CENTENNIAL CELE- renewable and recycled vegetable oils. This County. He has been honored by Haven Hills, project serves as an innovator since it is the a shelter for battered women, and the Pacific BRATION OF THE CITY OF FOR- TUNA nation’s first public-private partnership of its Lodge Boys’ Home. In addition, he was on the kind for biodiesel production. This relatively Advisory Board of the ‘‘Center for Environ- new Biodiesel Industry has the largest network mental Solutions,’’ and even resided in his HON. MIKE THOMPSON of company-owned and operated biodiesel own environmentally friendly solar-powered OF CALIFORNIA production facilities in the world. house that he and his wife built in my Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am proud to represent a company that is gressional District. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 so strongly committed to quality products and Though I only had the good fortune of meet- a positive work environment. I congratulate Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, ing Mr. Weaver once, I was struck by his sin- Denton Biodiesel Industries and wish them I rise today in recognition of the 100th anniver- cerity and his dedication. His talent as an continued success in their future endeavors. actor is to be admired and his role in the com- sary of the city of Fortuna in Humboldt Coun- f munity has been invaluable. He will be greatly ty, California. missed, not only by his close friends and fam- Originally named Slide, later Springville, VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY: RESIGN ily, but also by the millions of lives he touched Fortuna, was incorporated on February 20, FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR COUNTRY through his work onscreen and his role in the 1906. Meaning ‘‘good fortune,’’ it is an appro- community. priate name for this unique and vibrant com- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL munity situated on the banks of the beautiful f OF NEW YORK Eel River in the heart of the Eel River Valley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING CSEA ON ITS 75TH After its incorporation the town became well ANNIVERSARY established with a city council, a night watch- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 man and a fire and water committee. The Eel Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI River Valley Lumber Company and the Hum- duce into the RECORD an opinion piece by Bob OF CALIFORNIA boldt Milling Company were two of Fortuna’s Herbert in the February 16, 2006 edition of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES largest employers and in 1909 the prominent The New York Times entitled ‘‘Mr. Vice Presi- Rohner family donated land for the first city dent, It’s Time to Go.’’ Tuesday, February 28, 2006 park. Fortuna became a regular railroad stop Anyone who has been a long-time reader of Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to between Eureka and San Francisco in 1914. Mr. Herbert’s columns in the Times as I have congratulate the members of the California The railroad provided an important link to the knows Mr. Herbert has deplored the unshared State Employees Association on the 75th an- rest of the world and allowed travelers easy sacrifice of this war, the fact that it is one niversary of the organization’s founding. access to this verdant region. small percentage of the people of this country CSEA currently represents over 140,000 Fortuna was known for its agricultural excel- who bear the burden of the war. He has been California state employees and retirees. Mem- lence and fish from the Eel River, but timber consistent in his criticism of the hubris of this bers include a wide variety of hardworking was the proud and primary industry of the administration and the secrecy surrounding state employees, from front line service pro- area. Logging and lumber mills provided many everything it does. This is the most secretive viders to university professors. California resi- jobs and the area became more populated as administration in the Nation’s history. Mr. CHE- dents depend on CSEA members for a wide the town became more prosperous. People NEY is if not the designer of this secrecy pol- variety of state services, members ensure ev- moved to Fortuna with the prospect of good icy, is certainly the most prominent member of erything from a safe drinking water supply to jobs and a pleasant town in which to raise the administration using the policy which he the speedy processing of our tax returns. their families. clearly believes allows him to keep secrets not Without their hard work the business of the Fortuna remains a family community with a only from the Congress, but also from the state would not get done. rich cultural heritage, excellent schools and President. It is a testament to the organization’s impor- beautiful parks. The citizens are proud of their Before the hunting incident now before the tance and leadership that it continues to thrive town and volunteer to enrich Fortuna’s daily public’s very interested eye, there are many

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examples of Mr. CHENEY’s policy of not telling [From the New York Times, Feb. 16, 2006] tragic) as his actions in Texas over the week- anyone anything. Going as far back as Mr. MR. VICE PRESIDENT, IT’S TIME TO GO end, and who has now become an object of re- lentless ridicule, cannot by any reasonable CHENEY’s meetings with the Energy mogul’s (By Bob Herbert) measure be thought of as an asset to the na- who helped him shape this country’s lopsided It’s time for Dick Cheney to step down—for tion or to the president he serves. energy policies in which Exxon Mobile posted the sake of the country and for the sake of The Bush administration would benefit the greatest profits ever made in the history of the Bush administration. Mr. Cheney’s bumbling conduct at the from new thinking and new perspectives on this country last year when energy prices were the war in Iraq, the potential threat from so high some of America’s poor have to de- upscale Armstrong Ranch in South Texas seemed hilarious at first. But when we Iran, the nation’s readiness to cope with an- pend on the charity of Hugo Chavez of Ven- learned that Harry Whittington had suffered other terror attack, the development of a ezuela to make it through the winter. a mild heart attack after being shot by the comprehensive energy policy and other im- Mr. CHENEY is so secretive he implemented vice president in a hunting accident, it be- portant issues. and managed a system of CIA prisons and came clear that a more sober assessment of President Bush’s approval ratings have torture cites in Europe called ‘‘black sites’’ the fiasco at the ranch and, inevitably, Mr. dropped below 40 percent in recent polls. Cheney’s controversial and even bizarre be- Even Republicans are openly criticizing the which violated not only our laws and treaties administration’s conduct of the war, its re- but those of the European Union. And prac- havior as vice president was in order. There’s a reason Dick Cheney is obsessive sponse to Hurricane Katrina and assorted tically no one in the Congress of the United about shunning the spotlight. His record is other failures and debacles. States knew anything about these prisons until not the kind you want to hold up for intense Dick Cheney is a constant reminder of the Washington Post disclosed their existence. scrutiny. those things the White House would most Mr. I. ‘‘Scooter’’ Libby just disclosed at his More than anyone else, he was fanatical like to forget: the bullying, the intelligence perjury trial that Mr. CHENEY gave him classi- about massaging and distorting the intel- failures, the inability to pacify Iraq, the mis- fied information to give to the press. That was ligence that plunged us into the flaming use of classified information and the breath- classified information about an undercover se- quagmire of Iraq. He insisted that Saddam taking incompetence that seems to be spread Hussein had chemical and biological weapons throughout the administration. cret service agent, Valerie Plame. and was hot on the trail of nukes. He Mr. Cheney would do his nation and his Since the Congress and the public know pounded away at the false suggestion that president a service by packing his bags and only egregious examples of what exposures Iraq was somehow linked to Al Qaeda. And heading back to Wyoming. He’s become a by whistles blowers and the press has made he spread the word that the war he wanted so joke. But not a funny one. in the interest of the public’s greater good, we, badly would be a cakewalk. ‘‘I really do believe,’’ he told Tim Russert, the American people, know nothing of the Vice f President’s doings of the last 6 years. That is ‘‘that we will be greeted as liberators.’’ Well, he got his war. And while the na- a scary thought. CELEBRATING THE SESQUINTEN- tion’s brave young soldiers and marines were NIAL OF THE SAN MATEO SHER- This hunting accident, in which Mr. CHENEY bouncing around Iraq in shamefully vulner- defied all White House protocol by not inform- able Humvees and other vehicles, dodging IFF’S OFFICE ing the President, the White House Press Of- bullets, bombs and improvised explosive de- fice, the Police or Sheriff until at least 24 vices, Mr. Cheney (a gold-medal winner in HON. TOM LANTOS hours after the shooting, has reinforced the the acquisition of wartime deferments) felt perfectly comfortable packing his fancy 28- OF CALIFORNIA opinion that Mr. CHENEY is out of control. That gauge Perazzi shotgun and heading off to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is, he is above the law, rules and regulations Texas with a covey of fat cats to shoot quail. of ordinary mortals. He doesn’t even have to Matters went haywire, of course, when he Tuesday, February 28, 2006 do what the President wants him to do. He shot Mr. Whittington instead. isn’t just above the law; he is the law. That was the moment when the legend of Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great The story had many conflicting versions as the tough, hawkish, take-no-prisoners vice pride that I rise today to celebrate the San they were told by the owner of the ranch, the president began morphing into the less-than- Mateo County Sheriff’s Department on their doctors treating the shooting victim, Scott heroic image of a reckless, scowling incom- Sesquicentennial Anniversary. The Depart- petent who mistook his buddy for a bird. McClelland and finally, CHENEY himself. This ment is the oldest and largest law enforce- This story is never going away. Harry ment agency in San Mateo County, California, has opened the White House to increasingly Whittington is Dick Cheney’s Monica. When hard questions about the inconsistencies in Mr. Whittington dies (hopefully many years located in my Congressional District. these stories. The White House can’t reconcile from now, and from natural causes), he will The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department these differences because, it appears, Mr. be remembered as the hunting companion history begins with the formation of the County CHENEY feels he doesn’t have to explain any- who was shot by the vice president of the of San Mateo in 1856. Residents of the Penin- thing to the President or the White House United States. This tale will stick to Mr. sula watched as John W. Ackerson was sworn Cheney like Krazy Glue, and that’s bad news Press Secretary. Mr. CHENEY is an official who in as the first sheriff of San Mateo County. He for the Bush administration. had three total staff members, an Undersheriff, works for the people of the United States. But The shooting and Mr. Cheney’s highhanded don’t try to tell him that. It doesn’t fit with his behavior in its immediate aftermath fit per- bailiff of the Courts and a jailer. There weren’t view of himself or the way he carries out his fectly with the stereotype of him as a power- even patrol duties for the office. office of Vice President. ful but dangerous figure who is viewed by Mr. Speaker, today, from those humble be- Mr. Herbert points out in his op-ed piece: many as a dark force within the administra- ginnings, the San Mateo Sheriff’s Office has ‘‘The shooting and Mr. Cheney’s high-handed tion. He doesn’t even give lip service to the grown to a force of 450 officers and is respon- behavior in its immediate aftermath fit perfectly idea of transparency in his public or private sible for everything from patrolling the county life. This is the man who fought all the way with the stereotype of him as a powerful but to the Supreme Court to keep his White to running the courts and the correctional fa- dangerous figure who is viewed by many as a House meetings with energy industry cilities. They have exemplary task forces, spe- dark force within the administration. He honchos as secret as the Manhattan Project. cializing in narcotics, regional terrorist threat doesn’t even give lip service to the idea of (Along the way he went duck hunting at a assessment and emergency services among transparency in his private of public life . . .’’ private camp in rural Louisiana with Justice others. Today, the Sheriff’s Office is still the DICK CHENEY is a constant reminder of Antonin Scalia.) Chief Law Enforcement Agency of the County those things the White House would like most This is also the man whose closest and of San Mateo. most trusted aide, Lewis ‘‘Scooter’’ Libby, to forget: the bullying, the intelligence failures, has been indicted for perjury and obstruction Mr. Speaker, since 1993 the Sheriff’s Office the inability to pacify Iraq (Mr. CHENEY told of justice as a result of the investigation has been most ably led by Sheriff Don Tim Russert: ‘‘I really do believe, that we will into the outing of a C.I.A. undercover opera- Horsley. In fact, Sheriff Horsley picked out the be greeted as liberators,’’ he said) the misuse tive, Valerie Wilson. badge marking the 150th anniversary of the of classified information and the breathtaking Mr. Cheney is arrogant, defiant and at Sheriff’s Office. The commemorative badge incompetence that spread through the admin- times blatantly vulgar. He once told Senator replicates the Old West style that Sheriff istration. Patrick Leahy to perform a crude act upon Ackerson would have worn. I dearly appre- himself. I agree with Mr. Herbert’s conclusion: ‘‘Mr. A vice president who insists on writing his ciate their extraordinary service that they pro- Cheney would do his nation and his president own rules, who shudders at the very idea of vide to the County and I ask my colleagues to a service by packing his bags and heading transparency in government, whose judg- join me in paying tribute to the San Mateo back to Wyoming. He’s become a joke. But ment on crucial policy issues has been as Sheriff’s Office for the honorable duty they not a funny one.’’ wildly off the mark (and infinitely more have performed for the last 150 years.

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He and his wife were longtime IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Saint Paul residents began the center in a costume and makeup directors for the church basement in Saint Paul’s Rondo neigh- Helldorado parade and other local events. He Tuesday, February 28, 2006 borhood in 1967. Stokes and Vann addressed also cofounded the Las Vegas Little Theater in Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to the health needs of our most at-risk citizens 1945, helped to form the Las Vegas Class- honor Chief Michel A. Lajoie of the Lewiston when no one else would. The all-volunteer room Teacher Association, and championed Fire Department. Chief Lajoie began his ca- clinic started out by providing immunizations the construction of the old Las Vegas High reer as a firefighter in the Lewiston Fire De- and basic health education to African-Ameri- School auditorium in 1953, where the first partment in 1970. After taking a short break to cans. classes of what is now University of Nevada, pursue a career in the automotive industry in Today, due in part to Federal and local gov- Las Vegas were held. Joseph long performed 1972, Michel Lajoie returned to the Lewiston ernment grants over the years, the center has as a member of the Westerner Quartet and Fire Department in 1976 and rose through the greatly expanded its outreach and become a was, for 11 years, a member of the inter- ranks of lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief, well-known, multi-lingual clinic that continues nationally renowned Desert Chorale. An avid before finally becoming chief in 1994. This to serve the African-American community as collector of rocks and gems, even at the age year he retires, having served over 30 years well as members of the East African, South- of 99, when he visits area schools to talk to in Lewiston. east Asian, and Caucasian communities. The students on behalf of the Las Vegas Gem Chief Lajoie exemplifies what it means to be center provides a wide array of important Club, he at times meets youngsters whose a public servant. In addition to managing a de- physical, mental health, and dental services to grandparents were his former students. partment of 79 uniformed and civilian per- residents from all over the Twin Cities. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Jo- sonnel, he has earned an Associate Degree in Mr. Speaker, please join me in paying trib- seph E. Thiriot. He has lived his life full of in- Fire Science from Southern Maine Community ute to the vital work of the Open Cities Health tegrity, enthusiasm, and hard work, dedicating College and is a graduate of the Androscoggin Center. We must all work together to increase it to education, family, students, and the com- Leadership Development Institute. Chief Lajoie access to screenings and preventive care munity. He has been a mentor and inspiration is a member of a Standing Ad-Hoc Committee treatment for all Americans. I commend the to hundreds of students and to his family and for the State of Maine Bureau of Labor Stand- Open Cities Health Center for working to elimi- I congratulate him today at the dedication of ards and has been instrumental in the contin- nate the damaging health disparities that con- Joseph E. Thiriot Elementary School. ued review and updating of the standards and tinue to exist among racial and ethnic groups. requirements governing the State of Maine’s f f Fire Service. His colleagues in Maine selected Chief PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH E. HONORING OF FRANK STATON Lajoie as Fire Chief of the Year in 2003 and THIRIOT also nominated him for Fire Chief of the Year in 2003 for the Fire Chiefs Magazine. Chief HON. JON C. PORTER HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Lajoie has served as President of the New OF NEVADA OF TEXAS England Division of the International Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of Fire Chiefs, representing the fire serv- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 ice and the Fire Chiefs throughout the States Tuesday, February 28, 2006 of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. He honor Joseph E. Thiriot for 33 years of teach- pay tribute to a man who can only be de- also has served as President of the Maine ing in Nevada and a lifetime full of goodwill scribed as truly American, Frank Staton. and service to the community. Joseph is rec- Fire Chiefs Association, representing the fire Originally a California native, Mr. Staton ognized today at the dedication of Joseph E. service and Fire Chiefs throughout the State moved to Fort Worth, Texas during his early Thiriot Elementary School which opened Sep- of Maine and he currently holds Board posi- childhood years. After graduating from I.M. tember 19, 2005. tions in several professional associations. Terrell High School and Wiley College in Mar- Joseph was born August 20, 1906, in Provo, I am proud to honor Chief Lajoie as he em- shall, Texas, Mr. Staton embarked on his ca- UT. When he was 13 he moved to Nevada barks on a very well deserved retirement. The reer as an educator in Fort Worth. Mr. Staton and graduated from a one-room schoolhouse City of Lewiston and the State of Maine will worked for the Fort Worth Independent School in Pahranagat Valley in Lincoln County. He miss him. District for more than 40 years. It was at this earned a teaching degree from Brigham f school district where he had served as a Young University in 1930 and a masters of teacher, coach, and as a specialist on drug HONORING OPEN CITIES HEALTH arts from Northwestern University. He then education for youths. CENTER taught school in Lincoln County from 1932 to 39. The following year, Joseph and his wife, During Mr. Staton’s tenure as an educator, HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Ellen, also a longtime Las Vegas High School he served as a board member of The Fort teacher, moved to Las Vegas, where they Worth Transportation Authority and was in- OF MINNESOTA volved with United Community Centers, Long- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raised three children, all Las Vegas High School graduates. He finished his teaching ca- horn Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Tuesday, February 28, 2006 reer in 1966, after 26 years at Las Vegas High American Heart Association, Safe Haven, the Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- School. Some of the subjects that Joseph Fort Worth Classroom Teachers Association, er, I rise today to honor the ground-breaking taught include drama, english literature, gram- and other organizations. work of the Open Cities Health Center. In a fit- mar, stagecraft, play production, debate, pub- Needless to say, Mr. Staton has touched ting celebration of African American History lic speaking, chorus and typing. He also head- the lives of countless individuals as well as the Month, Ms. Mary Stokes and Mrs. Timothy O. ed the Debate team and the Glee Club. community at large through his tireless efforts Vann will be remembered and celebrated at Joseph’s students remember him for the fun to promote education. Mr. Staton is now re- an awards ceremony on February 24, 2006. and exciting classes that he taught and the tired, but he still remains active in Our Mother These two pioneering African-American long hours he put in after school to direct of Mercy Catholic Church since 1939. women founded the center, providing the vi- large productions, have extra rehearsals for Today, we honor Frank Staton for his com- sion to provide culturally competent health the next choir concert or to help prepare for mitment to education. He will always be re- care—a vision that has grown into a vital re- an upcoming debate. During these long hours membered for his kindness and generosity to source in the Twin Cities community for nearly students not only received help for their re- others, and may he serve as a role model for four decades. spective activity but benefited from the exam- others in the future.

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The church the character and spirit of the City of Sonoma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continued to expand in 1968 when Reverend and it is therefore appropriate that we honor Eugene Washington became Pastor. His lead- them today as the 2006 Alcalde and Tuesday, February 28, 2006 ership and guidance resulted in the construc- Alcaldesa. Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion of additional classrooms and a social hall. f congratulate and commend the twelve Winter Throughout the history of Mt. Olive Mis- Olympic athletes from Colorado’s Third Dis- sionary Baptist Church, the congregation has IN MEMORY OF DR. PHILLIP trict. been dedicated to making a positive impact on O’BRYAN MONTGOMERY, JR. Their devotion to country and athletic excel- the lives of Sacramento residents. The Church lence is truly exemplary and is deserving of has always been a comforting place of refuge HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS our fullest respect and gratitude. And so, I for people in need, providing assistance spir- OF TEXAS honor the following persons as great athletes, itually, mentally and physically. During the cur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great Coloradoans, great Americans . . . rent tenure of Pastor Washington, the church Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Gretchen Bleiler from Aspen, who competed has established numerous ministries in the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the Women’s Snowboarding competition; Sacramento region. These outreach programs give tribute to Dr. Phillip O’Bryan Montgomery, Jason Smith from Basalt, who competed in the have included prison ministry, convalescent Jr. from Dallas, Texas in the 26th Congres- Men’s Snowboarding competition; Lanny and ministry, youth outreach and counseling pro- sional District of Texas, for his lifelong con- Tracy Barnes from Durango, who competed in grams. tributions to his community and to medicine. the Biathlon competition; Rebecca Dussault Mr. Speaker, I am truly privileged to con- Dr. Montgomery passed away on Saturday, from Gunnison, who competed in the Cross- gratulate the congregation of Mt. Olive Mis- December 17, 2005. Country Skiing competition; Clint Jones from sionary Baptist Church as they gather to cele- I would like to recognize and celebrate Dr. Steamboat Springs, who competed in the Ski- brate their 50th church anniversary. The Sac- Montgomery’s life today. Dr. Montgomery ing Jump competition; Caroline Lavive from ramento region has greatly benefited from graduated from Southern Methodist University Steamboat Springs, who competed in the Al- having their strong community leadership and with a BS in engineering in 1942 before at- pine Skiing competition; Todd Lodwick from compassionate hearts. I ask all of my col- tending medical school at Columbia University Steamboat Springs, who competed in the Nor- leagues to join with me today in wishing Mt. in 1945. Upon completing his internship at the dic Combined Skiing competition; Travis Olive Missionary Baptist Church continued Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Coopers- Mayer from Steamboat Springs, who com- success and happiness in all future endeav- town, NY, Dr. Montgomery became a Captain peted in the Freestyle Skiing competition; ors. in the Army Medical Corps. Tommy Schwall from Steamboat Springs, who f When Dr. Montgomery returned to Dallas, competed in the Skiing Jump competition; he became a tenured professor of pathology Johnny Spillane from Steamboat Springs, who RECOGNIZING AL AND KATHY MAZZA OF SONOMA, CALIFORNIA in 1961 at UT Southwestern Medical School. competed in the Nordic Combined Skiing com- From 1962–1963, he was President of the petition; and Ryan St. Onge also from Steam- Dallas County Hospital District Medical Staff. boat Springs, who competed in the Freestyle HON. MIKE THOMPSON In addition, Dr. Montgomery was the Executive Skiing competition. OF CALIFORNIA Director of the Cancer Center and ultimately Their hard work and determination has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named the Ashbel Smith Professor of Pathol- earned them the title of Olympic athletes and Tuesday, February 28, 2006 ogy in 1991. During his time as Special Assist- sports heroes. They have made all of us in Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, ant to the Chancellor of the University of Colorado and the United States very proud. Texas, he was responsible for planning the Once again, I would like to extend a hearty I rise today to recognize two extraordinary in- dividuals who have jointly been named the campuses of UT Dallas, University of Houston congratulations to all of them. Medical School, University of Texas Medical f City of Sonoma’s 2006 Alcalde and Alcaldesa, or Honorary Mayors. Branch at Galveston, and the expansion of UT HONORING MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY Al and Kathy Mazza are the ultimate power Southwestern Medical School Campus. Dr. Montgomery had published over 100 BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 50TH couple. Al was the Fire Chief for the City of scholarly papers in the course of his prolific ANNIVERSARY Sonoma when he met and married Kathy, a career. One of these published papers of his city employee, 18 years ago. Between them, evolved out of an experiment on NASA’s there has scarcely been a special event or HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Skylab in which he himself was the principal project in which they have not been involved. OF CALIFORNIA investigator of living cells in zero gravity. Dr. Al was born and raised in Sonoma. After he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Montgomery was an avid traveler who had a retired as Fire Chief, he was elected to the very devout love of nature. His magnetic and Tuesday, February 28, 2006 City Council, where he twice served as mayor. vivacious personality has allowed him to be Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in He has been President of the Sonoma Fire sorely missed by friends and family. tribute to the congregation of Mt. Olive Mis- Chief’s Association and developed the I respected him as a fellow doctor and was sionary Baptist Church on the 50th anniver- Sonoma Valley Firemed System, which inte- honored to represent him here in Congress. I sary of their church. This congregation has grated existing emergency response agencies extend my sympathies to his family and served the Del Paso Heights neighborhood into one system. friends. and Sacramento region since 1956. As mem- His civic activities include membership in bers of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist con- the Chamber of Commerce, the ‘‘Field of f gregation gather to celebrate 50 years of com- Dreams’’ Committee to build ball fields for city CELEBRATION OF GRENADA’S munity service, I ask all of my colleagues to youth, the Sonoma Valley Athletic Club and INDEPENDENCE join me in saluting this outstanding congrega- Sonoma Valley Little League. tion. Kathy worked for the City of Sonoma for 17 HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL The Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church years. Since her retirement, she has served OF NEW YORK was founded in Del Paso Heights in February as Vice President of the Sonoma Plaza Foun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 1956. The Church was established and or- dation’s Red & White Ball, which has raised ganized by Reverend Je Petiway, Reverend more than $750,000 for downtown improve- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Powell and Reverend Eddie Phillips. Reverend ments and to local non-profit organizations. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Mack Smith was the parish’s first Pastor and Kathy has also been actively involved with pay tribute to the tri-island state of Grenada the church became a member of the St. Johns the Valley of the Moon Teen Center and the which celebrated its 32nd anniversary of inde- District association. The church bought its cur- Sonoma County Mental Health Clinic. pendence Tuesday, February 7 and to enter

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.065 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E221 into the Record a Caribnews editorial cele- precise, the People’s Revolutionary Govern- As Lincolnville opens a modern new school brating how the country has overcome obsta- ment turned on itself, killing its leader, building, it honors its past by displaying an old cles to persevere during its young existence. Maurice Bishop and several of his ministers bell, formerly housed in the old school build- Grenadians are resilient people who are and senior government officials. The result- ing. The old bell will be a reminder of the ing turmoil, including a dust-to-dawn curfew dealing with trying times. As the editorial imposed by the military triggered an inva- many teachers, staff, and students who were reads, ‘‘Like many of its neighbors in and out sion or a U.S. ‘‘rescue mission,’’ depending a part of the old school. It will challenge the of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean on your point of view. The country then set Lincolnville community to continue its long tra- States, OECS, Grenada is facing some seri- out to rebuild itself and by any measure, it dition of quality education. ous economic and social challenges. Crime had succeeded. Its housing stock improved The school bell is named for Rufus Knight, has reared its ugly head and the galloping by leaps and bounds; the infrastructure ex- a former teacher at the old Lincolnville school. economic expectations of its young people are panded and upgraded; the health and edu- The bell was honored in a poem by his great- adding to the list of worries which need urgent cation profiles brightened; and the economy grandson, John A. Knight, which was read at was on a growth path. the school opening: attention.’’ The editorial continues, ‘‘As if those Then along came Ivan. This is the bell that called to us to drink at weren’t enough, it has a pile of debt on its Like many of its neighbors in and out of springs of learning. books to manage and reduce it.’’ the Organization of Eastern Caribbean This is the voice of the silver tongue that Despite these social issues and a violent States, OECS, Grenada is facing some seri- satisfied our yearning. political uprising in 1983 that subsequently led ous economic and social challenges. Crime to a U.S. military presence and later the disas- has reared its ugly head and the galloping The tocsin sound of wisdom this ancient bell trous results of Hurricane Ivan, the people of economic expectations of its young people awakened and horizons of us rural folks no longer were forsaken. Greneda have never faltered in showing the are adding to the list of worries, which need will to advance their country. Today, urgent attention. As if those weren’t enough, The light of education Our knowledge is ex- it has a pile of debt on its books to manage panding. This ancient bell awoke in us Grenadians continue to embrace their current and reduce. deep thoughts of understanding. stable parliamentarian, democratic government But it has many things going for it as well. And, for many generations we did study and and highly respect the civil liberties afforded to The nation has a stable political environ- excel with the beauteous sounding of them. As the editorial explains, ‘‘Grenada, a ment that’s based on the rule of law and par- this old bell. liamentary democracy. Its respect for peo- nation, which has had more than its fair share f of difficulties, has shown an amazing ability to ple’s civil liberties hasn’t been tarnished by see the glass as being half full when others any abusive practices and the main opposi- IN RECOGNITION OF THE WORK OF looking on consider it half empty.’’ tion forces led by the National Democratic HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE JOHN Congress are keeping Dr. Mitchell and his P. SALZBERG, PH.D. It is this glowing optimism and resolve that government on their toes. makes the island of ‘‘spice’’ such a treasured As in the case of its OECS neighbors Gre- nation in our global community. Mr. Speaker, nada must make good on its pledge to join HON. BETTY McCOLLUM please join me again in congratulating the Caribbean Single Market later this year. OF MINNESOTA Grenadians in the United States, abroad and It should have come home to Grenadians by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in their native homeland on their thirty-second now that they can’t afford to remain outside Tuesday, February 28, 2006 anniversary of their glorious independence. of the CSM and survive in a globalized world. It must also move to recognize the Caribbean Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- MUCH TO CELEBRATE ON ANNIVERSARY OF Court of Justice, CCJ, as the judicial body of er, I rise today to honor John Salzberg, Ph.D., INDEPENDENCE last resort, a move that would end its long- as he retires from his lifelong work of pro- One of the most heart-warming scenes is standing relationship with the Privy Council that of a small country, rising from the moting human rights around the world. in London. Just as important, it must con- Thousands of torture survivors and human ashes left behind by natural and national tinue to place education high on its agenda. disasters, picking up the pieces, if you will, rights advocates around the world are forever The investment in education, which got a indebted to the tireless work of Mr. Salzberg and showing neighbors, even the wider world major boost during the days of the People’s the stuff of which resilience and legends are Revolutionary Government, is paying off in throughout his 30–year career in the field of made. the form of a strong human resource base. human rights. John Salzberg completed his Grenadians are one such people. After Hur- Grenada, a nation, which has had more doctoral dissertation in human rights in 1973 ricane Ivan struck in 2004 and devastated the than its fair share of difficulties, has shown from New York University. Following his edu- land of ‘‘spice,’’ killing 39 persons, leaving an amazing ability to see the glass as being cation, John spent several years working for thousands homeless and wiping out almost half full when others looking on consider it former Congressman Don Fraser, D–MN, as all of its infrastructure while coming close half empty. That positive approach to life to tearing out the soul of its inhabitants, a staff on the House Subcommittee on Inter- has worked well for its people in the past and collective will emerge once again, deter- national Organizations. In this capacity, John we are confident that with more inter- mined to rebuild and make the country of Salzberg aided in the groundbreaking work on national and regional help it would do so 90,000 people even better than before. again. human rights undertaken by Congressman Although Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Grenadians abroad, whether in New York, Fraser, which led to the creation of a Bureau Martinique, the tri-island state, is far from Miami, London, Toronto, Birmingham or of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs in reaching its goal of a complete recovery, it is Port of Spain have been a well of support the State Department in 1976. John traveled well on the way, so much so that Standard & from which the country has drawn some of with Congressman Fraser on what was the Poor’s, Wall Street’s premiere credit rating its succor. They too deserve praise at this firm, recently hailed the efforts to return first official human rights investigation mission time of celebrations. the country’s finances to a manageable and to South Korea and Indonesia in the late Happy Independence anniversary. sound foundation. 1970s. In addition, while working for Con- That’s quite an achievement in less than f gressman Fraser, John assisted in the drafting two years. of the legislation which mandated the annual CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF Aided by Caribbean help, international as- human rights report now issued by the State THE LINCOLNVILLE CENTRAL sistance and led by Dr. Keith Mitchell, Department each year. Prime Minister, the government reached out SCHOOL AND THE RUFUS After working for Congressman Fraser, John to civil society, the trade unions, the church KNIGHT BELL and other limbs of society. In the process, went on to work at that same Bureau of the administration marshaled the energy of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs for 4 the young and the middle-aged and the wis- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD years, to ensure it fulfilled the mission in- dom of the senior folk to chart a new course OF MAINE tended by Congressman Fraser’s legislation. and write a new chapter in the nation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Most recently, John used his knowledge of colorful history. the legislative and policy process, and his Tuesday, February 28, 2006 So, when it observed the 32nd anniversary dedication to justice and equality, as an advo- of independence on February 7 with church Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, early in No- cate for the Center for Victims of Torture. John services, military parades, special games and vember I had the pleasure of attending the began working for the Center for Victims of other activities, it was clear that Grenada opening of the Lincolnville Central School in Torture in 1992, first as a volunteer and then had much to thank God for and to celebrate. Grenada, the most southerly of the chain Lincolnville, ME. In Lincolnville, as in so many as its representative on Capitol Hill. As an ad- of Windward Islands, has traveled this road small towns across this country, the local ele- vocate for victims of torture, John was a major of disaster and rehabilitation before. Almost mentary school is an important part of the force behind the drafting, promotion and even- a quarter of a century ago, October 1983 to be community. tual passage of the Torture Victims Relief Act

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.069 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2006 in 1998, and its reauthorization in 2005. This in fiscal year 1997 to more than $602 million sions, and he has been commissioned by sev- legislation provides needed resources to cen- in fiscal year 2004. Most recently, his leader- eral foreign governments as well as the U.S. ters and organizations around the world that ship in chairing the consolidation feasibility to commemorate important people and events. work to assist victims of torture in their reha- process has led to the establishment of the One of Paul Collins’ most celebrated works bilitation and in rebuilding their lives. University of Colorado at Denver and Health is the 18-foot by 8-foot mural of Grand Rapids Sciences Center, creating the leading re- John is a soft-spoken, humble, and ex- native, President Gerald R. Ford, displayed in search university in the Rocky Mountain re- tremely effective man dedicated to seeing an the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Mr. gion with over $350 million in extramural fund- end to human rights abuses in the world. In Collins was awarded the mural commission in ing. his retirement, the human rights community is 1975. His finished product captures the var- Dr. Shore and his wife Chris truly believe in losing a true champion. Thank you, John ious facets of President Ford’s life as a hus- Salzberg, for your 30 years of service on be- the role of the new Fitzsimons campus and band, father and athlete. Upon its unveiling, half of the millions of victims of cruel and inhu- generously contributed to the Fitzsimons De- the mural attracted national attention and crit- mane human rights abuses around the world. velopment, helping to build the Shore Family ical acclaim and was applauded by Newsweek Forum, a state-of-the-art auditorium located in f Magazine for its strong and dignified presen- the Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Build- tation of Gerald R. Ford. Mr. Collins is be- PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHANCELLOR ing. lieved to be the first African-American artist to JAMES H. SHORE, M.D. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Dr. James H. Shore for his extraordinary leader- paint the portrait of a sitting president. ship and distinguished service to the Univer- In 1981, Mr. Collins created the Ford Mu- HON. JON C. PORTER sity of Colorado. seum Commemorative Poster which was cop- OF NEVADA f ied from the mural to help raise funds for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Tuesday, February 28, 2006 RECOGNIZING LORI WALKER Michigan. More than 1,000 posters were sold to help raise funds for the museum. Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS honor Dr. James Shore for his devoted service Also of note among Mr. Collin’s lifetime OF TEXAS as the first chancellor of the University of Col- achievements is the groundbreaking success orado at Denver and Health Sciences Center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and importance of his work, The Voices of (UCDHSC). Dr. Shore has provided unwaver- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Israel, conceived in the 1970s as a way to ing leadership to the UCDHSC campus Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to help renew the relationship between America’s through a period of significant transition. recognize Lori Walker for her commitment to Black and Jewish communities during the civil Since 1985, Dr. Shore has committed his the people and city of Flower Mound, TX. Mrs. rights movement. The work depicts the history considerable skills, time and energy to the Walker is a very active and respected member of the people of Israel. This 25 piece collection University of Colorado in a variety of leader- of her community who was recently selected has toured in Israel and all over the U.S. ship posts, including interim executive vice as ‘‘Citizen of the Year.’’ Mr. Collins has also made good use of his chancellor for the Health Sciences Center, in- The honor and dedication of Mrs. Walker to excellent artistic skill to create symbols and terim director of the University of Colorado her community serves as an example to us all. designs, whose meanings and importance ex- Hospital, superintendent of the Colorado Psy- Her service extends from volunteering on the tend beyond his actual works. In this regard, chiatric Hospital, and chairman of the Depart- Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to Mr. Collins designed the Martin Luther King, ment of Psychiatry. Dr. Shore has also served overseeing children’s religious education as a Jr. Peace Prize Medal, which is awarded year- as chair of the University of Colorado Hospital Sunday school teacher for the Triesch United ly to an individual who has contributed to the Board, and is a member of the board of direc- Methodist Church. cause of world peace. This important symbol tors for the Children’s Hospital and the Additionally, Mrs. Walker’s efforts extend to has been awarded to such notable people as Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority. assisting government officials. She served as former President Jimmy Carter, Archbishop I would like to recognize Dr. Shore for his executive assistant for Congressman TOM Desmond Tutu and the late Rosa Parks. Simi- tireless efforts to positively affect campus cul- DELAY in Washington, DC, and continued her larly, Collins also created the American ture and environment, as well as for his signifi- political career by working in San Francisco as Woman Commemorative Plaque, honoring as- cant influence on its current and future leaders a field representative for U.S. Senator John tronaut Sally Ride, the first woman in space. by modeling management skill, civil discourse, Seymour and for our local Texas State Sen- Throughout his long and distinguished ca- active listening, time management and a keen ator Jane Nelson as her district director and reer, Mr. Paul Collins has deservedly received sense of timing. As chancellor, he actively campaign manager. many awards and honors. A few of his many supported diversity by reorganizing the Health It is the servant leadership of Mrs. Walker, distinctions include the Tadlow Fine Art Sciences Center’s Diversity Program, securing and those like her, which truly makes our Na- Award, the People’s Choice Award in Paris, additional scholarship funds and encouraging tion great. Once again, Mr. Speaker, it is my and his election as one of the top 20 painters all schools to increase the recruitment of a honor to recognize Flower Mound’s ‘‘Citizen of in America as voted by the Watson and Guptill more diversified student body, faculty and the Year,’’ Lori Walker. staff. He also received the United States Pub- Publication. f lic Health Service Commendation Medal for It is right, then, that we continue to honor his work with American Indians. HONORING MR. PAUL COLLINS the artist and the individual, Paul Collins. Mr. Dr. Shore’s contributions to the development Collins’ works, in a nod to his skill and ability and building of the formidable Fitzsimons cam- HON. HENRY J. HYDE to capture the essence of human characteris- pus cannot be overstated. He was instru- OF ILLINOIS tics and spirit, have been commissioned to mental in securing legislative authorization for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES represent and symbolize some of the most im- $202 million in certificates of participation, led portant figures and events in this country. Mr. the development of the initial Fitzsimons mas- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Collins’ work as an artist is matched only by ter plan, and has played a key role in accel- Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the his contributions as a humanitarian, as evi- erating the move process. Dr. Shore cham- last day of Black History Month to commend denced through his continued service as a pioned the raising of $2.3 billion in capital re- the works of a great African-American artist, teacher and lecturer in Michigan area schools sources from multiple sources, including State, Mr. Paul Collins of Grand Rapids, Michigan. on the value of art and his life experiences, Federal, gifts, campus cash, and partner allo- Mr. Collins has had a long and distinguished the establishment of his own scholarship pro- cations. He also worked tirelessly to secure career painting portraits of individuals from all grams, and the creation of the Paul Collins the move of the Children’s Hospital to over the world. It has been said that Mr. Col- Humanitarian Award in 2000. Through his own Fitzsimons. lins’ work seeks to recognize and express the merit, dedication and long and distinguished With Dr. Shore at the helm the growth of essential human dignity and worth of others. career of success, Paul Collins has assuredly total institutional revenue of the Heath Mr. Collins’ talent has been awarded and gained a position of honor and distinction in Sciences Center increased from $330 million recognized internationally on numerous occa- our country.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.072 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E223 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 45TH AN- the council opened the doors of their facilities the 1972 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Cham- NIVERSARY OF THE PEACE for the entertainment of the troops stationed at pionship in Billings, Montana. His record still CORPS AND IN CELEBRATION OF the Granite City Engineering Depot. stands today. NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK After World War II, membership grew rap- As a relay team member, Black won na- idly. During the 1950’s a circle of the Daugh- tional championships in the 1970 NCAA out- HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER ters of Isabella was established for the wives door 440-yard relay and the 1972 NAIA OF CALIFORNIA and daughters of members and a circle of the 4x100m (39.5 seconds) and 4x400m (3:04.8 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Columbian Squires was formed to promote minutes) relays. Both of these relay times still youth activities. stand as meet records for hand-timing. For his Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Social and athletic activities for members efforts, he was selected as the 1972 NAIA Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and their families expanded and grew but Championships Herbert B. Marett Outstanding in celebration of National Peace Corps Week service and acts of charity continued to be the Performer. For the last 10 years, Black has and to congratulate the 7,800 Peace Corp Vol- cornerstones of the council. The first chairman been a personal trainer in Coral Gables. unteers—including 31 of my constituents— of Catholic Charities in the Tri Cities area was Larry Black is survived by his wife who are serving their country today in 72 a past Grand Knight and members continued Cheresse, 4 daughters and 2 grandsons. I countries around the world. to be driving forces in this organization. know that my colleagues join me in sending to More than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers Council 1098 has been a significant sup- Larry Black’s family our deepest condolences have served in 138 countries since the organi- porter of community, charitable and edu- for their loss, and in celebrating the life of a zation’s inception in 1961. Every year, thou- cational organizations. The Council has di- man of extraordinary ability who had the dis- sands of selfless volunteers share their time rectly contributed in excess of $100,000 annu- cipline and desire to hone his talents so finely and talents by serving as teachers, business ally in support of local Catholic education and that he became the best in the nation and in advisors, information technology consultants, provided more than $60,000 in scholarships the world. health and HIV/AIDS educators, and youth annually. They have also contributed more f and agriculture workers. than $15,000 a year to developmentally chal- In addition to serving countries around the lenged service organizations. HONORING SANDRA MACKINNON globe, 272 Peace Corps’ Crisis Corps Volun- While they have always focused on helping COSENZA ON THE OCCASION OF teers were deployed to the Gulf Coast in the those within their community, Council 1098 HER RETIREMENT wake of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. has also extended its helping hands to those These volunteers assisted the Federal Emer- in need outside their boundaries. In response HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO gency Management Agency with hurricane re- to the devastation wrought by Hurricane OF CONNECTICUT sponse efforts. The deployment of Peace Katrina, the Council raised $50,000 in Katrina IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corps’ Volunteers within the United States Relief and continues to provide on-going sup- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 was a historic first, and a great help in man- port to Brother Knights on the gulf coast. aging this national disaster. Tri Cities Knights of Columbus Council 1098 Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great I praise our nation’s Peace Corps volunteers has seen many changes through the last 100 pleasure that I rise today to join the many who serve their country and the world as hu- years but they have always stayed true to the family, friends and colleagues who have gath- manitarians, devoting themselves to transfer- Knights of Columbus goals of Charity, Unity ered to honor a very special woman, and my ring life-changing knowledge and skills to the and Fraternity. dear friend, Sandra MacKinnon Cosenza, as people of other nations. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me she celebrates her retirement. After more than Mr. Speaker, I salute the hundreds of thou- in honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Tri thirty-four years of dedicated service, Sandy sands of men and women of this nation who Cities Knights of Columbus Council 1098 and will be leaving Area Cooperative Education have selflessly served abroad as Peace Corps wish the best to them for continued service in Services, one of six educational service cen- Volunteers. On this 45th Anniversary of the the future. ters that were formed under Connecticut State Peace Corps, I am especially proud to rep- f Statute in 1970. A result of recognizing that resent 31 such volunteers and I offer them my school districts must work together to meet the sincere gratitude. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE LARRY ever-changing needs of local education sys- BLACK, OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST tems, these centers provide an environment f where quality programs can be planned, de- HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK veloped and implemented—giving our young SARY OF THE TRI CITIES OF FLORIDA people access to the best educational oppor- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tunities possible. 1098 Education is the cornerstone of success and Tuesday, February 28, 2006 the most critical link between our young peo- HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ple and their futures. Throughout our country, OF ILLINOIS bring to the attention of my colleagues the we look to our towns and cities to provide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passing of a Miami native and a sports leg- these invaluable skills to our children. That is end, sprint star Larry Black, who died last what ACES is all about and its success would Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Wednesday, February 15, 2006. not have been possible without Sandy. As Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Born on July 20, 1951 in Miami, Florida, former Executive Director Peter Young re- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Larry Black was an athlete of extraordinary cently described, for the first twenty years of the 100th Anniversary of the Tri Cities Knights ability and striking grace. He didn’t run as fast its existence, Sandy was the heart of the of Columbus Council 1098. as the wind; he was faster. ACES Personnel office—advertising vacan- In 1906, with an initial enrollment of 58 While still a student at North Carolina Cen- cies, processing applications, providing ori- members, the Tri Cities Knights of Columbus tral University, Larry Black won two medals at entation for new hires and ensuring that staff Council 1098 was formed. The first Grand the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. He won not only received their benefits but also met Knight was Mr. E. J. Sweeney and the early a gold medal for running the lead leg of Team their specific needs. Everyone consulted with meetings were held in a hall in Madison, Illi- USA’s winning the 4x400 relay squad, and he Sandy and welcomed her advice and sugges- nois before moving to neighboring Granite also captured the silver medal in the 200 me- tions. In addition, she built and improved staff City. ters event, which he ran in 20.19 seconds. spirit by organizing social events and took The years before World War I saw steady Larry Black was an 11-time collegiate All- special care to provide the Governing Board growth in membership and the establishment American who won four individual national with all that they needed. of the Knights of Columbus as a presence championships and was a part of 3 national Beyond her administrative skills was her within the Tri Cities community. During the championship relay teams. He won NCAA out- commitment to the students of ACES. Though Great Depression and World War II, member- door titles in 1971 (220-yard) and 1972 many of them will never know, Sandy’s gen- ship dwindled and it was only through the de- (200m), and the NAIA indoor 60-yard dash uine care and concern for their education both termination of the few dedicated members that crown in 1974. Black also set the NAIA Cham- inside and outside the classroom made all the the council survived. While most social activi- pionship meet record in the 200m dash in difference in their lives. She began a Jesse ties for the members ceased during the war, 1972 (20.0 seconds) to help the Eagles win tree which allowed staff to contribute clothing

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It is from these special contributions to ical Rights (ICCPR) treaty were due in 1998 COUNTY, PA the ACES students that Sandy was able to and 2003, the U.S. State Department did not pass on a very unique lesson—they learned file a report until October 21, 2005. According HON. CURT WELDON the value and reward of giving back to their to the MCLI, this combined second and third OF PENNSYLVANIA community. It is easy to see why Sandy will report fails to contain various instances of U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be missed by staff and students alike. human rights violations and lack of enforce- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 In addition to her career at ACES, Sandy ment measures. The combined U.S. Report has been married to her wonderful husband, will be discussed by the U.N. Human Rights Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Henry, for forty-two years and has raised two Committee in March 2006 in New York and it is a great honor for me to rise today to con- exceptional daughters, Robyn and Jennifer. will be examined in greater detail by the com- gratulate the Radnor Fire Company for 100 She has also recently become a grand- mittee in the summer of 2006 in Geneva. years of dedicated service to the residents of mother—a role which no doubt she will happily The Challenging report raises important en- Radnor, Tredyffrin and the surrounding com- dedicate more of her time to in her retirement. forcement and reporting violations committed munities in Pennsylvania. On a historical note, after 30 years of serv- I could not speak about Sandy without also by the U.S. I encourage my colleagues to read ice in 1904, the Wayne Hose Company & personally thanking her for her many years of this report for more information. The U.S. must Wayne Chemical Company disbanded leaving special friendship. She is more than a friend— comply with the treaties it signed in order to no fire protection for the community. Following she is family. Words cannot begin to express protect the rights of individuals both domesti- a devastating fire that completely destroyed my appreciation and gratitude for the tireless cally and abroad and to realign the U.S. with the Wayne Suburban newspaper building in support she has shown to me and my family. the principles it was founded on. I appreciate March of 1906, 24 men organized the Radnor And so, it is with deep admiration and affec- the work of MCLI to promote and protect Fire Company to protect the community and tion that I stand today to join her husband, human rights around the globe and congratu- incorporated on March 15, 1906. Henry; her children, Robyn and Jennifer; her late them on this report. son-in-law, Kevin, her grandson, Ian; family, The Wayne steam plant agreed to sound the steam whistle if there was a fire and it friends and colleagues in extending my sin- f cere congratulations to Sandra Cosenza as sounded its first alarm on May 24, 1906 for a she celebrates her retirement. Sandy is a re- HONORING CAROLYN MEEKER working house fire near Strafford train station. markable woman whose generosity and com- In that first year of existence the Radnor Fire passion has left an indelible mark on the lives Company responded to 13 fire calls. of all of those who know her and many that do HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS In 1907, looking to improve the firefighting not. Though she will be enjoying her retire- OF FLORIDA capabilities the members were tasked to find ment years, I am certain that Sandy will con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a motorized fire truck. Since none existed at tinue to touch the lives of others—her extraor- that time they drew specifications and The dinary warmth and kind heart making all the Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Knox Company was hired to build the first mo- difference. I am happy to extend my very best Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to torized fire pump in the United States. wishes to her for many more years of health honor Carolyn Meeker, a community champion The firefighters of the Radnor Fire Company and happiness. whose activism has been missed by those in have an impressive record when it comes to f the small community for which she once firefighting. The fire company has fought such fought. spectacular blazes including four at Villanova TRIBUTE TO MEIKLEJOHN CIVIL University, six at Valley Forge Military Acad- Carolyn Meeker was a community treasure LIBERTIES INSTITUTE emy, the Pennsylvania Fire Works Company in the tiny town of Lutz, located in my con- explosion in Devon, the Wayne Opera House, gressional district. A native New Yorker, she Caley Nursing Home and crashes of P–40 HON. BARBARA LEE moved to Lutz in the mid-1960s and quickly fighter planes during World War II. During that OF CALIFORNIA became immersed in issues affecting her and time, the fire company manpower was aug- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her neighbors. She led the charge against mented by a ‘‘school boy fireman’’—Rick Tuesday, February 28, 2006 suburban sprawl and excessive development. Taddeo, who is still a member today. She successfully restricted zoning laws and Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to high- The first ambulance was purchased in 1947 helped impose limitations on public well field light the efforts of the Meiklejohn Civil Liberties with funds raised by the Rotary Club following pumping. Institute (MCLI), a non-profit organization in the death of a Radnor firefighter. By the my district. The MCLI, founded in 1965, is a Mrs. Meeker became a regular at 1970’s the fire company was responding to think tank that works on national and inter- Hillsborough County Commission meetings. 390 fire and 890 ambulance calls annually. national human rights issues as they relate to She firmly, but politely, shared her well-rea- Today they answer nearly 800 fire and 4,000 the U.S. In 1995, the Institute’s Human Rights soned arguments with commissioners, many ambulance calls annually. Reporting Project began using U.S. treaties as of whom favored that which she opposed. Her From its beginning with a horse-drawn fire tools to work for human rights. arguments often carried the day because, as apparatus to the first motorized firefighting In 2005, the MCLI issued a report entitled a long-time friend once noted, she let facts, equipment to its modern new trucks of today, Challenging U.S. Human Rights Violations not emotion, guide her. Radnor is a leader in firefighting capabilities Since 9/11 in response to the failure of the She eventually ran for the Commission her- and continues to protect the citizens of U.S. government to submit timely and accu- self, narrowly losing the election but nonethe- Radnor, portions of Tredyffrin and the sur- rate reports to the United Nations (UN). Ac- less continuing her crusade to protect the rural rounding communities. cording to 3 U.N. treaties ratified by the U.S. lifestyle which so many in Lutz love. She sub- I would like to take this opportunity to thank in 1992 and 1994, the U.S. is required to sub- sequently served on many County-appointed all those who have dedicated not only their mit regular reports to U.N. oversight commit- boards working for better growth management. time, but also their lives, to the safety of all tees about human rights abuses and enforce- She also headed the Lutz Civic Association. Radnor residents as well as surrounding com- ment measures at the local, State, and Fed- She died in 2003 after a determined fight munities. As a former fire chief in Marcus eral levels. against cancer. Hook, I am aware of the risks firefighters face On March 15, 2005, the Berkeley City Mr. Speaker, Carolyn Meeker was a shining each day, under intense pressure, in life or Council passed Resolution 62,841 in which example of what community service and citi- death situations. Our thanks and appreciation the City Council resolved to submit a copy of zenship is all about. Her life reminds me that can never repay those who put their lives on Challenging to the U.S. State Department, the we all share a responsibility to be civic-minded the line to ensure our safety. I am proud to U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, and to fight for that in which we believe. Many recognize and commend the tremendous com- and the UN Human Rights Committee. On of my constituents are better off because she mitment, courage and dedication of the March 31, 2005, MCLI presented Challenging did. Radnor Fire Company members who continue

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When they were Fire Company do each day and congratulate today to join the many who have gathered to needed, they answered their country’s call, them on this milestone anniversary. extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to proving once again that extraordinary individ- f Carroll Brown and the West Haven Black Coa- uals live within each generation of Americans. lition for their invaluable contributions. My sin- TRIBUTE TO THE WEST HAVEN cere and heart-felt congratulations as they cel- f BLACK COALITION AS THEY CEL- ebrate this very special milestone. EBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVER- THE ‘‘PORT OPERATIONS REQUIRE f SARY TOUGH SCRUTINY’’ (PORTS) ACT TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT DIMITRI STATEMENT OF INTRODUCTION HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO MUSCAT OF CONNECTICUT HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO OF MASSACHUSETTS OF COLORADO Tuesday, February 28, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, in so many Tuesday, February 28, 2006 communities across this nation, civic organiza- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- tions have been founded in an effort to ad- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today troducing the Port Operations Require Tough vance the local African-American community. to pay tribute to a fallen soldier from Aurora, Scrutiny (PORTS) Act to ensure that decisions For the last twenty years, the City of West Colorado, Sergeant Dimitri Muscat. Sergeant about the sale of critical U.S. infrastructure Haven, Connecticut has been home to the Muscat died on February 24 in Balad, Iraq. He such as ports are thoroughly reviewed so that West Haven Black Coalition—an organization was just 21 years old. the homeland security consequences of these that has not only helped to promote African- Sergeant Muscat was born in Russia and transactions are not brushed aside in favor of American involvement in the community, but came to Colorado when he was only 12 years commercial interests. has also worked diligently to improve the com- old. According to his stepfather, serving in the munity and quality of life for all West Haven Army to defend America was something The Bush Administration’s recent decision to residents. Dimitri had wanted to do since he was approve the sale of British port operator Pe- We begin each year celebrating the life and young—and he joined the Army at 17. Dimitri ninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation to Dubai lessons of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther was serving as a gunner on his unit’s tank Ports World, a company owned by the govern- King followed by the celebration of Black His- when he died. ment of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has tory Month. It could not be more fitting that the Dimitri is survived by his mother, stepfather raised significant homeland security concerns. West Haven Black Coalition’s anniversary co- and his sister. This decision also has shined a light on a lit- incides with these festivities. In the last two Sergeant Muscat was assigned to C Com- tle-known committee at the Treasury Depart- decades, under the leadership of founder and pany, 1st Batallion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th ment and the secretive process it uses to president Carroll Brown, the West Haven Infantry Division based in Fort Carson, Colo- make decisions that can have important con- Black Coalition has gone a long way in bring- rado. He was in his second tour in Iraq when sequences for the security of our Nation. ing life to the legacy of Dr. King and address- he died. Clearly, the UAE port deal did not receive ing social, political, and economic issues Dimitri served his adopted country with the scrutiny it deserved. The 9/11 Commission through active participation in the government courage and valor, fighting for the cause of identified the government of the UAE—the and community. Dr. King once said, ‘‘Life’s freedom. same entity that would operate major functions most persistent and urgent question is what The American and Iraqi people owe Dimitri at 6 U.S. ports—as a ‘‘persistent counterter- are you going to do for others.’’ Dr. King de- and his family a great debt of gratitude for his rorism problem’’. Two of the 9/11 hijackers voted his life—indeed gave his life—to working service and his sacrifice. were from the UAE. The 9/11 Commission for others. Despite our best intentions, it is not We extend our heartfelt sympathy and sin- concluded that the UAE banking system was always easy to find the time for community cere condolences to all who knew and loved used as a conduit for funds for the September service. With so much going on in our daily Dimitri. 11th attacks. The UAE was a key transfer point for illegal shipments of nuclear compo- lives it can be a challenge which is why I have f a deep admiration for those among us who nents to Iran, North Korea and Libya. The take the time to give something back and to TRIBUTE TO THE MARINES OF UAE was one of only three nations to recog- share our talents with others. For 20 years, BULK FUEL COMPANY BRAVO nize the legitimacy of the Taliban government the West Haven Black Coalition has done just and still does not recognize the State of Israel. that. HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE Despite all of these warning signs, the pro- It was not so long ago that minorities faced OF DELAWARE posed port deal did not even trigger a 45-day seemingly overwhelming obstacles to justice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES investigation, which is provided in current law and equality. While our nation has taken great and should have been interpreted as being strides, there is still work to be done—this has Tuesday, February 28, 2006 mandatory when foreign governments—wheth- become the mission of the West Haven Black Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great er involving the UAE, the UK, the Ukraine or Coalition. Actively encouraging African-Ameri- pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to the any other nation—seek mergers, acquisitions cans to not only run for public office but serve five returning Marines of Bulk Fuel Company or similar transactions that could affect U.S. in city government, developing and imple- Bravo, based in Wilmington, Delaware. During national security. Nevertheless, when asked menting community enrichment projects the past seven months, the five Marines of about the UAE port deal last week, Defense throughout the city, and making opportunity Bulk Fuel Company Bravo answered the call Secretary Rumsfeld said, ‘‘I am reluctant to real for our students by providing college to duty in a highly volatile and dangerous re- make judgments based on the minimal scholarships—these are just some of the ways gion of Iraq. Their efforts contributed to the amount of information I have because I just that the West Haven Black Coalition has made safety and security of an emerging democracy heard about this over the weekend.’’ (Defense a difference. and our own great nation. With this sacrifice Department news briefing, 2/21/06). Perhaps more important than the physical they have inspired others—including their fam- It is unacceptable that President Bush, the impact the West Haven Black Coalition has ily, friends, and neighbors. Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary had on our community is the inspiring mes- As Americans, we are mindful of what we of Defense, and the Secretary of the Treasury sage that their good work has passed on to a have lost, but we are deeply grateful for all were not informed of the UAE port deal until new generation. Your participation, your serv- that cannot be destroyed. It is Marines like after it was approved and had caused wide- ice—in school, in government, or in the com- those of Bulk Fuel Company Bravo who sus- spread public outrage. President Bush has re- munity—gives you a strong voice and empow- tain and invigorate the timeless values, prin- peatedly told the American people that 9/11 ers you to make a difference. In its first 20 ciples, and extraordinary character that define changed his thinking, and extraordinary meas- years, the West Haven Black Coalition has left our great nation. ures, such as warrantless wiretapping of

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As the DP World decision illustrates, the HONORING THE CONSERVATION Specifically, the legislation would: CFIUS process urgently needs to be over- EFFORTS OF ROBERT Limit Takeovers of Critical Homeland Infra- hauled. I urge consideration of this legislation EASTERBROOK structure. In cases where the purchaser is a so that we can increase the scrutiny of trans- government-owned company based in a for- actions that could create serious homeland se- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL eign country, the transaction must be ap- curity risks. Commerce must not be permitted OF MICHIGAN proved not only by CFIUS, but also by the to trump common sense. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President and be subject to congressional re- f Tuesday, February 28, 2006 view. If the purchaser is a foreign company, but TRIBUTE TO MR. RAY BARRETTO Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to not government-controlled, the transaction pay tribute to Robert Easterbrook for his con- must undergo a 45-day investigation and be HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO tributions to wildlife conservation and pro- found to not undermine national security be- OF NEW YORK tecting the freedom to hunt. fore it can be approved. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a member of the Safari Club for over 20 Increase the 30-day Evaluation Period. Ac- years and as founding member of the Detroit Tuesday, February 28, 2006 cording to the Government Accountability Of- Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI), fice (GAO), ‘‘Several officials [participating in Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Robert’s passion for conservation education the CFIUS process] commented that, in com- sympathy that I rise today to say goodbye to has been an invaluable resource to the state plex cases, it is difficult to complete analyses a Latin Jazz legend and a wonderful man. Mr. of Michigan. Mr. Easterbrook’s nature study . . .within 23 days.’’ CFIUS’s guidance re- Ray Barretto passed away on Friday, Feb- outdoor center and camp hosts over 4,200 un- quires member agencies to determine if they ruary 17, 2006 at the age of 76. Ray was the derprivileged children every year. His work are likely to object to the transaction by the first Hispanic to record a Latin song which be- with troubled teenagers has been credited with 23rd day of the 30-day review period. The leg- came a ‘‘hit’’ on the American Billboard changing many of their lives for the better. He islation would double this initial evaluation pe- Charts. Although he has gone, his musical in- also founded the ‘‘Great Lakes Bowfishing riod to 60 days and permit any participant to fluence will live on for generations to come. Championship,’’ a fundraising event benefiting be granted an automatic 10-day extension, Surely that is a mark of a great life. the children’s camp that has been recognized separate from CFIUS’s 45-day investigatory Like many Puerto Ricans, Ray’s parents as one of the largest of its kind. period. moved to New York in the early 1920’s in Robert is also well-known for his commit- Require Reports to Congress. According to search of a better life. Raised in Spanish Har- ment and dedication to sportsmens’ issues. Treasury Department regulations, CFIUS re- lem, he was deeply influenced by his mother’s He has been honored by both the Michigan views of any proposed transactions are con- love of music and by the jazz music of musi- House and Senate for his input on bipartisan fidential, and there is no congressional over- cians such as Duke Ellington and Count legislation. His Sportsmen Against Hunger sight of CFIUS decisions. The legislation Basie. In 1946 at the age of 17, he joined the program encourages hunters to donate their would require CFIUS to report annually to Army and was stationed in Germany where he meat to the hungry and has been adopted by Congress on the number of notifications it re- met Belgian musician Fats Sadi. However, it 4 other states. ceived during the year and the action taken was not until he heard ‘‘Manteca’’ recorded by Over the past 30 years Robert Easterbrook after each notification. Dizzy Gillespie and Cuban percussionist, has been awarded Special Conservationist of As security experts and the 9/11 Commis- Chano Pozo, that he realized music was his the Year Award by the Michigan United Con- sion have pointed out, our ports are a vulner- true calling in life. servation Club, the Ted Nugent World Bow- able entry point that could be exploited by ter- After returning to New York in 1949, Ray hunters Lifetime Representative Award and rorists to strike our country. Almost none of began to visit clubs where he participated in the Outstanding SCI member, among other the cargo that enters U.S. ports is ever in- jam sessions and perfected his conga playing. awards. He has also served on various com- spected. While the federal government is ulti- It wasn’t long before the likes of Charlie mittees dedicated to conservation efforts, in- mately responsible for security at ports, much Parker, Jose Curbelo and Tito Puente began cluding the World Wildlife Foundation, the of the day-to-day security responsibilities, such to ask him to play with their bands. Ray American Archery Council and the Michigan as hiring security guards and ensuring ade- opened the door for other Latin percussionists Involvement Committee. quate access controls and fencing are in to appear in jazz groups, creating a sound un- Mr. Easterbrook’s many accomplishments place, are delegated to the companies that op- like any other. serve as a lasting example of excellence in erate at the port. The port operator also has Over the years Ray achieved international conservationism. Michigan has been well- access to real-time sensitive intelligence of the superstardom and released nearly 2 dozen al- served by Robert Easterbook. The residents of continuous movement of ships, their cargoes bums with the Fania label from the late-60s Michigan will appreciate Mr. Easterbrook’s and the millions of containers they are stored until salsa’s popularity peaked in the mid work to protect our great state for generations in; the identity of their shippers and inside 1980’s. In 1975 he was nominated for a to come. knowledge about the security in place at the Grammy Award for the song ‘‘Barretto,’’ and in I would like to thank Robert for his dedi- ports. 1990, he finally won a Grammy for the album cated service both to Safari Club International While oversight of these private operators is ‘‘Ritmo en el Corazo´n’’ (Rhythm in the Heart), and to the State of Michigan. the responsibility of the Department of Secu- which featured the vocals of the late great f rity, the Bush Administration is nickel and Celia Cruz. In 1999, Ray was inducted into the diming our port security by proposing a budget International Latin Music Hall of Fame and in TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL WOMEN’S that eliminates millions in port security grants. January 2006 he was named one of the Na- CONFIDENCE DAY This is a wrong-headed decision that only tional Endowment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters of leaves our country vulnerable to a devastating 2006, the Nation’s highest jazz honor. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY attack, such as a nuclear weapon or dirty Mr. Speaker, Rays fusing of Afro-Caribbean OF NEW YORK bomb being detonated in our country. rhythms with jazz created a whole new genre IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We know that terrorists are seeking to use of music that has not only entertained us but U.S. ports as a route to launch a devastating also helped to unite people from diverse back- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 nuclear attack on U.S. soil—one of the millen- grounds in a common love for the sound. The Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- nium bombers entered the United States bonds that he worked to create over the years press my gratitude to the YWCA USA and ac- through the Port of Boston in an attempt to are, as one of his most popular tunes is enti- claimed performer Queen Latifah for their joint bomb buildings on the West Coast. Cargo tled, ‘‘Indestructible.’’ I thank him for having efforts to create National Women’s Confidence containers represent a cheap, deadly method the courage to ask, ‘‘why not,’’ when others Day this Spring. This day will help raise public for delivering bombs on U.S. soil—we cannot asked ‘‘why.’’ awareness and celebrate the positive impact

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As a with self-respect, are vitally important charac- In the 1930’s during the Great Depression, member of the U.S. Junior World Cup team teristics that empower women and help them the dental industry was hit hard along with the Izy won a Silver Medal as a participant on the to become successful in all areas of their entire economy. However, the MDA made a relay team in 2003. Two years later he won a lives. strong recovery by helping recruit dentists for Bronze Medal in Beijing as a member of the When women are confident, society bene- military service as well as finding ways to en- U.S. World Championships Relay Team. After fits. Our Nation’s history has been shaped by sure local communities had dental service. finishing second overall in the lap time trials at women whose strong will, determination, and Throughout the 1940’s and on into the 60’s the Marquette Training Center, Alex was given self-confidence has allowed them to break the MDA took up a number of causes includ- a slot on the U.S. Olympic Team fulfilling his down barriers, speak their minds, and stand ing the promotion of community water fluorida- 1994 dream to become an Olympian. up for their beliefs. tion and promoting employer-paid dental cov- He competed twice in the 2006 Olympics, I hope my colleagues will join me in cele- erage and third party plans, which eventually first in the Men’s 1,500 meter race and the brating National Women’s Confidence Day on led to expanded dental coverage in Michigan. second time in the Men’s Relay. As an integral the first Tuesday in April. This momentous day The 1980’s served as an opportunity to con- part of the relay team, Alex was able to pull will serve as a reminder for women to believe tinue the MDA’s pursuit of higher professional the team from fourth place to third place dur- in themselves and remain confident every day; standards for their profession. A campaign ing one of his laps around the track. Along an opportunity for women to get involved in began in 1984 to advocate the importance of with fellow teammates, J.P. Kepka, Rusty helping other women live more fulfilling lives dental care and to urge the public to visit their Smith, and Apolo Anton Ohno, Alex was able and; a fitting tribute to women who contribute dentist every 6 months, a now widely accept- to maintain momentum during the fast paced through education, self-empowerment, men- ed practice. The MDA worked to mandate relay and win the Bronze Medal with a time of toring, and volunteer work to helping others continuing dental education for licensed dental 6:47.990. gain confidence and self-esteem. professionals, further accomplishing their goal A 2002 graduate of Bay City Western High Again, I wish to express my deep apprecia- to promote education in the profession. School, Alex credits his entire family as his tion to the YWCA USA, Queen Latifah, and Mr. Speaker, the Michigan Dental Associa- strongest influence and support. Many of his others who support cultivating women’s con- tion has represented the profession of den- relatives were able to travel to Turin to watch fidence. I invite everyone to join me in cele- tistry and the professionals it serves excep- him compete. In tribute to his parents, Alan brating the positive impact confidence has on tionally well with foresight and vision over the and JoAnn Izykowski, Alex presented the bou- women’s personal and professional lives this last 150 years. They have successfully taught quet given to him during the medal ceremony Spring, on National Women’s Confidence Day. America that the importance of good oral to his mother. He remarked, ‘‘Just showing f health is key to overall health. With over 75 some respect.’’ percent of Michigan dentists as members, the Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVER- MDA continues to focus on their message of atives to rise to their feet and join me, the Bay SARY OF THE MICHIGAN DENTAL ‘‘Dental Care is Primary Care’’ and work with City community, and the State of Michigan in ASSOCIATION the State of Michigan to ‘‘promote professional welcoming home a tremendous athlete, an in- ethics, dental coverage to the uninsured and spirational role model, and a fierce competitor, HON. BART STUPAK disadvantaged, and to monitor in the discipli- Alex Izykowski. Please join me in applauding OF MICHIGAN nary process.’’ With those values in mind, I his achievements as he takes his place in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask the United States House of Representa- history of our Nation. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 tives to join me in congratulating the Michigan f Dental Association and its 5,801 members— Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 2005, on their sesquicentennial celebration of RECOGNIZING THE NATION’S EYE honor an organization in Michigan that single- raising the standards of the profession of den- BANKS DURING NATIONAL EYE handedly brought dentistry from a journey- tistry in Michigan and the United States. I wish DONOR MONTH man’s trade, as it was called, to a respected them all the best in the future toward another profession. The Michigan Dental Association, successful 150 years. HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD MDA, will celebrate 150 years of being the f OF GEORGIA foundation for the education of dentists and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES professional development of their health care TRIBUTE TO ALEX IZYKOWSKI specialty on March 1 of this year. The MDA is Tuesday, February 28, 2006 the oldest continuous State dental society in HON. DALE E. KILDEE Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, it is my the United States. OF MICHIGAN honor today to bring attention to the fact that What began as 14 dentists venturing to De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2006 is National Eye Donor Month. As troit on horseback through the harsh Michigan a Member of the Energy and Commerce Com- winter on January 8, 1856, would far surpass Tuesday, February 28, 2006 mittee’s Subcommittee on Health and a recipi- their dream of creating an association of den- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House ent of organ donation myself, I am firmly com- tists to elevate the significance of their medical of Representatives to join me today in hon- mitted to promoting organ, eye, and tissue do- profession. The MDA first pursued their dream oring Alex Izykowski of Bay City, Michigan. nation. by promoting education and professional Alex is a member of the Men’s 5,000 Meter I have been blessed with the same gift thou- standards by requiring all members to be Short Track Relay Team that won the Bronze sands of transplant recipients have received: graduates of dental school. Finding it difficult Medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, the gift of life. Sometimes that gift comes in to demand such a requirement without a den- Italy on February 25th. the form of a longer life. Other times, in the tal school in the State, they worked with the Alex, nicknamed ‘‘Izy,’’ started speed skat- case of cornea transplant recipients for exam- Michigan Legislature to appropriate funds to ing at the age of eleven after watching the ple, the gift is one of enhanced life, or the sim- start a dental school at the University of Michi- 1994 Winter Olympics from Lillehammer, Nor- ple ability to continue every day activities. The gan. way. His first foray onto the ice was on bor- recipient is allowed the opportunity to enjoy In the MDA’s endless quest to raise the rep- rowed skates. Determined to succeed and one one of the things so many of us take for grant- utation of the dental profession, they began day become an Olympian he continued to ed—a chance to see the world around us. working in 1867 toward legislation that would practice and entered his first competition in Few of us know personally the challenges as- require dentists practicing in the State of 1995. One year later he placed fifth at the jun- sociated with lost vision, but the fact that our Michigan to register with a State board of den- ior nationals. Always striving to do better, he Nation’s eye banks exist and have helped so tistry, weeding out those practicing unauthor- set three state juvenile outdoor records in many Americans is a testament to their good ized methods. In 1883, Governor Josiah W. 1997 and in 2001, Alex was named to the work. As our Nation’s seniors live longer and Begole signed the first dental practice act to U.S. Junior Short Track team at the U.S. vision issues confront the baby boom genera- enact such requirements. Championship held in Walpole, Massachu- tion in record numbers, the challenge will grow

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.092 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2006 and the work of our Nation’s eye banks will EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FULL tant, over 2 million NYSP participants, and prove even more important. I know they are FISCAL YEAR 2007 FUNDING OF their families, know that it works. up to this new challenge and Congress must THE NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS I strongly encourage all of my colleagues, stand behind them. PROGRAM/RECOGNIZING THE especially those serving on the budget and OUTSTANDING WORK OF THE appropriations committees, to reject the Presi- The first successful transplant of cornea tis- MOREHOUSE COLLEGE NATIONAL dent’s proposed elimination of the NYSP pro- sue was made more than one hundred years YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM gram, and provide full funding for FY07. ago. Since then, advancements in medical f technology have been phenomenal. Cornea HON. JOHN LEWIS TRIBUTE TO MARCIA S. SMITH transplants are now among the most common OF GEORGIA and most successful transplant procedures. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT More than one million people, ranging in age Tuesday, February 28, 2006 from nine days to 107 years old, have re- OF NEW YORK Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived eye tissue transplants. in vehement opposition to the proposed elimi- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 All eye banks are not-for-profit organizations nation of National Youth Sports Program that are community-based and work with local (NYSP) funding, contained in the President’s Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, today I would philanthropic organizations, such as Lions Budget Request, for the second year in a row. like to draw our colleagues’ attention to the Clubs, to educate citizens on the importance I am concerned that some of my colleagues pending retirement of Marcia S. Smith from of donation. The community-based reach may not understand the severity of the situa- the Congressional Research Service after over thirty years of service to Congress. Marcia is helps contribute to their success. Eye banks tion that NYSP is facing. If Congress does not provide full FY07 funding for NYSP, the pro- one of the preeminent and most highly re- facilitate approximately 46,000 sight-restoring gram will be forced to close its doors. This will spected policy analysts in her field, and while transplants each year. In my home state of result in 75,000 of our nation’s most vulner- she will remain an active figure in space and Georgia, over 1,000 Georgians have been able youth, being left behind next summer. telecommunications policy at the National given the gift of sight with the help of the NYSP uses sports instruction and competi- Academy of Sciences, her intelligence, exper- Georgia Eye bank and our ocular transplant tion, as a vehicle to enhance self-esteem and tise, objectivity and balance will be greatly physicians. Their success is a testament to respect, among boys and girls from low-in- missed on both sides of Capitol Hill. their hard work but it also indicates that Con- come households. Established in 1969, with a Marcia Smith began her career at the Con- gress must join eye banks in the struggle they $3 million funding commitment from the White gressional Research Service in 1975, after face everyday. House, NYSP has provided over 2 million par- graduating from Syracuse University with a ticipants with instruction in career and edu- degree in political science. She quickly be- The Eye Bank Association of America has cational opportunities, and exposure to the came an accomplished and adept analyst in been vital in advancing the cause of eye do- college environment for nearly four decades. space and aerospace policy, rising to Spe- nation for the past 45 years. Their efforts to Because I have witnessed, firsthand, the dif- cialist in Aerospace and Telecommunications raise awareness and support for eye donation ference that the NYSP program has made in Policy, first in the Science Policy Research Di- have done wonders for the development of the lives of under served youth in my Con- vision, and then in the Resources, Science safe and effective transplants. This year marks gressional District I cannot, in good con- and Industry Division, of CRS. In her service the 23rd anniversary of Eye Donor Month. science, sit idly by as this essential program is to Congress, she has provided background dismantled. In my Congressional District, and analytic reports, memoranda, committee If you are not yet an anatomical gift donor, Morehouse College has done an outstanding prints and expert testimony to Members of I encourage you to become one. I know all too job of running the NYSP program for nearly Congress and committees of the U.S. Con- well what may seem like a simple check on a four decades, serving over 10,000 children gress on matters concerning U.S. and foreign card can mean to those awaiting a life-saving throughout Atlanta. The Morehouse College military and civilian space activities, and on or life-enhancing donation. I continue my call NYSP program is unique, because it has telecommunications issues (and formerly on and challenge to all Americans to discuss this taken great pains to maintain a balance be- nuclear energy). issue with their families and consider becom- tween athletics and academics. Similar to Marcia has been a mentor and advisor to ing an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Such NYSP programs throughout the nation, More- over a dozen CRS analysts and researchers conversations must take place around the house College offers instruction focusing on during her time in that organization. She was kitchen table, not after a loved one is gone. sports. However, it also includes additional in- Section Head for Space and Defense Tech- nologies from 1987–1991, and Section Head The process of becoming a donor takes just a struction in areas such as: nutrition, drug awareness and prevention, creative writing, for Energy, Aerospace and Transportation few minutes, but its impact can last a lifetime and leadership development. Technologies from 1984–1985. for recipients. I also hope that people consider The NYSP program has a tremendous im- To give my colleagues an idea of how pro- the merits of donating not just solid organs, pact on the youth that it serves in my Con- lific and proficient Marcia Smith has been dur- but tissue and corneas as well. As our eye gressional District. By placing NYSP partici- ing service to Congress, she has authored or banks have proven, being able to give the gift pants in academic settings, where they re- coauthored over 160 reports and articles on of sight is truly a testament to our medical ad- ceive hundreds of hours of exposure to the space, nuclear energy, and telecommuni- vancement. benefits of higher education, the participants cations policies and issues. She has testified as an expert witness before House and Sen- As this month goes on, I encourage my col- begin to believe that they, too, can succeed in college and beyond. Furthermore, the men- ate Committees nearly 20 times, a significant leagues to recognize the success of eye toring relationships established between the number of those times in front of the com- banks across our Nation and work to increase teaching/coaching staff, college student volun- mittee I chair, the Committee on Science. local awareness about corneal transplants and teers, and NYSP participants, have resulted in I would like to point out 2 instances in which the importance of donation. Transplants that hundreds of former NYSP participants return- Marcia has served both Congress and her give the gift of sight change Americans’ lives ing to work in the program at Morehouse Col- country in an exemplary manner. In both in- every day, and we must do everything in our lege as student volunteers. stances, these were circumstances marked by power to support this effort. I, for one, will do Mr. Speaker, NYSP is not asking for a tragedy—when the Space Shuttle Challenger my part and hope you will join me in saluting handout from Congress. In fact, in 2005 NYSP was lost at launch on January 28, 1986, and our Nation’s eye banks during Eye Donor secured two-thirds of its operating expenses again when the Space Shuttle Columbia was Month. from other public and private sources, such as lost during re-entry on February 1, 2003. With- the National Collegiate Athletic Association in hours of the Challenger disaster, Marcia (NCAA) and the 202 selected institutions of was briefing congressional staff and talking to higher education with which it partners. The Members of Congress about the technical, Administration knows that NYSP works. Con- policy, and human costs of this accident. She gress knows that NYSP works. Institutions of was widely interviewed and quoted by the na- higher learning in 47 states and the District of tional and international news media. And in Columbia know that NYSP works. Most impor- the painful months following the accident,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.095 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E229 Marcia worked with Congress to provide over- Policy and Space Forum, and is a contributing Year. I join our island community in cele- sight, investigation, and new policy directions editor for the Smithsonian Institution’s Air & brating her distinction. Kristal, we are all proud in our national space program. Space magazine. She is listed in several of you and we wish you continued prosperity. In 2003, the unthinkable happened again— ‘‘Who’s Who’’ directories, including Who’s another shuttle disaster. And while this oc- Who in the World, Who’s Who of American f curred on a Saturday, Marcia spent the entire Women, and American Men and Women of weekend in her office, writing a report that de- Science. IN HONOR OF THE 890TH tailed the Columbia program, what we knew Marcia Smith was also a founder of Women TRANSPORTATION COMPANY then of the accident, and potential congres- in Aerospace, was its President (1987) and sional outcomes for re-examining the purpose member of its Board of Directors (1984–1990), HON. MARK GREEN and scope of human space flight. This report and is an Emeritus Member. Women in Aero- OF WISCONSIN was ready for Congress first thing the fol- space is a nonprofit organization dedicated to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowing Monday morning. promoting the advancement of women in aero- Let me also add that Marcia has helped space and recognizing their achievements. In Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Congress in so many other areas of space September 2003, I had the honor of pre- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is policy that has brought us as a nation forward. senting Marcia with the Women in Aerospace my honor and privilege to recognize before She has worked with us on the Mission to Lifetime Achievement Award. In my remarks, I this House the courageous men and women Planet Mars, international space policy and commented that her unselfishness and service of the 890th Transportation Company, who issues revolving around the International to her country served as models for everyone just days ago returned from their deployment Space Station, and the President Bush’s Na- who works for Congress and therefore their overseas. tional Space Policy. She is an expert on the country. That holds true today as it did then. For nearly one year, the Ashwaubenon, NASA budget, and has a working and ency- And, as a founding member of Women in Wisconsin-based 890th served under perilous clopedic knowledge of space launches and Aerospace, Marcia has clearly made a mark conditions in Iraq, delivering vital supplies to flights, going back to the Sputnik launches and on supporting the role of women professionals their comrades throughout the country. The the Mercury Program. in the space community. vast majority of their missions took place in In addition, Marcia Smith has exemplified Marcia once said of her position at CRS, the Sunni Triangle—home to some of the the type of professional growth and develop- that working for Congress, she was extremely most intense violence in Iraq. However, de- ment that we in Congress have come to ex- busy, put in long hours, often became ex- spite the threat of roadside bombs and sur- pect from senior-level policy experts at the hausted—but never bored. Members of Con- prise attacks, the brave men and women of Congressional Research Service. From 1985– gress and the Committees they serve on have this unit faithfully and successfully executed 1986, Ms. Smith took a leave of absence to been the beneficiaries of this work ethic, high their duties. And, although they encountered serve as Executive Director of the U.S. Na- levels of thoroughness and competence, and enemy engagement on nearly 40 percent of tional Commission on Space. The Commis- keen analytical skills. I would ask that my col- their missions, the unit suffered zero casual- sion, created by Congress and its members leagues on both sides of the aisle recognize ties. appointed by the President, developed long and thank Marcia Smith for the contributions Mr. Speaker, there’s no question the 890th term (50 year) goals for the civilian space pro- she has made during her time with the Con- Transportation Company helped nourish the gram under the chairmanship of (the late) gressional Research Service, and her out- seeds of freedom and democracy in Iraq, and former NASA Administrator Thomas Paine. standing performance and service to Con- their service and sacrifice are to be com- The Commission published its results in the gress, and for the American people. mended. It is my honor to recognize their report Pioneering the Space Frontier. f brave efforts today, and on behalf of the citi- Marcia Smith has continued her professional zens of Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional Dis- accomplishments even as she makes this CONGRATULATING KRISTAL KOGA ON BEING NAMED GUAM’S 2006 trict, I say thank you. They are our genuine transition in her career. She is a Trustee of heroes. the International Academy of Astronautics WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR (and co-chairs the Space Activities and Soci- f ety Committee, and is a member of the Inter- national Space Policies and Plans Committee HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO HONORING ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA and the Scientific-Legal Liaison Committee). OF GUAM SORORITY, INC. AND THE IMPOR- She has been a member of the Committee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TANCE OF BLACK FRATERNAL, Human Exploration (CHEX) of the U.S. Na- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 SOCIAL AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS tional Academy of Sciences’ Space Studies Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Board (1992–93, 1996–97). She is a Fellow of to congratulate and commend Ms. Kristal HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON the American Institute of Aeronautics and As- Koga, on being named 2006 Women in Busi- OF TEXAS tronautics (AIAA). She serves on AIAA’s Eth- ness Champion of the Year by the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical Conduct Panel, and the International Ac- States Small Business Administration Guam Tuesday, February 28, 2006 tivities Committee; was a member of the Inter- Branch Office. national Space Year Committee (1989–1992), Ms. Koga is an accomplished designer and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. the Public Policy Committee (1982–1989) and owns the ‘‘Kristal Kollection’’ clothing line. Her Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the impor- the Space Systems Technical Committee hard work and keen business sense has made tance of black fraternal, social and civic institu- (1986–1989); was an AIAA Distinguished Lec- her a well known and well established busi- tions to the African-American community and turer (1983–1988); and was a member of the nesswoman on Guam. Her commitment to use to America as a whole. 2006 marks the 100th Council of AIAA’s National Capital Section her vast skills and knowledge to foster and anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first con- (1994–1996). She is a member of the Ket- mentor young women pursuing careers in tinuous, collegiate black Greek letter fraternity. tering Group of space observers. She is a Fel- business is what makes her especially deserv- This is remarkable when you think of the so- low of the British Interplanetary Society. She is ing of this recognition as ‘‘Women in Business cial and political climate of 1906—where we a member of the Board of Directors of the Champion.’’ were almost 50 years away from Brown v. International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and Ms. Koga is serving, or has served in nu- Board of Education or Rosa Parks refusing to of the Association of U.S. Members of the merous organizations dedicated to improving give up her bus seat. During this era of Jim IISL. She was President of the American As- the lives of women around the world, including Crow, black fraternal, social and civic institu- tronautical Society (1985–1986), on its Board the Soroptimist International of the Marianas, tions refused to accept this imposed inferiority, of Directors (1982–1985), and Executive Com- where she is a current member and served as and banded together to provide support and mittee (1982–1987,1988–1989). She is a Life the immediate past-president; the Federation promote solutions. Member of the New York Academy of of Asian Pacific Women’s Association, where I am a proud member of Alpha Kappa Sciences and the Washington Academy of she is currently serving as treasurer; and the Alpha, the oldest black Greek letter fraternity Sciences (Board of Directors, 1988–1989). Guam Council of Women’s Clubs, where she founded by collegiate women. Founded in She is a member of Sigma Xi (the honorary serves as the vice president. 1908 at Howard University, AKA was estab- scientific research society). Ms. Smith serves I congratulate Kristal for being selected as lished in order to provide social and intellec- on the editorial boards of the journals Space the 2006 Women in Business Champion of the tual enrichment through member interactions.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.099 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2006 Throughout the years, AKA’s purpose has ex- his recognition with his wife Kathy and his chil- This evening, in honor of Black History panded as it strives to promote high scholas- dren. Uncle Alfred, we are all proud of you Month, I would like to call the House’s atten- tics and ethical standards, vocational and ca- and we wish you continued prosperity. tion to four distinguished African-Americans reer guidance, health services and the ad- f entities that made major contributions to my vancement of human and civil rights. Led by congressional district, city of Dallas as well as national Basileus, Norma S. White, Alpha IN RECOGNITION OF MILLER the State and our country. Kappa Alpha focuses on five national targets ELECTRIC CREDIT UNION First, Mr. President, I would call your atten- including: education, health, the black family, tion to Dallas Black Dance Theatre celebrates economics, and the arts. Most importantly the HON. MARK GREEN its 29th season as the oldest, continuously op- women of AKA seek to make a difference in OF WISCONSIN erating professional dance company in Dallas. our communities and to be of supreme service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance to all of mankind. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 company, consists of 14 professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, When you look at AKA’s distinguished mem- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and bership it is easy to see its impact on Amer- my honor and pleasure to recognize before internationally known choreographers which ica. Amongst these women are: Coretta Scott this House Miller Electric Credit Union, which include: Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Toni Morri- was recently awarded the Desjardins Youth Fi- Byrd, Alonzo King, Milton Myers, Elisa Monte, son, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dr. Mae Jemison— nancial Education Award for its extraordinary Donald McKayle, Kevin Jeff, Christopher Hug- just to name a few. service to its members and the community of gins, Jessica Lang, Bruce Wood, David Par- The impact of black fraternal, social and Appleton, Wisconsin. civic organization is truly immeasurable. They Helping young people learn the value of sons and Darryl Sneed. The company and have brought together and inspired the lead- money is one of the most significant social company’s dancers have studied, trained and ers that have made America what it is today. and economic challenges we face as a nation. performed with some of the pre-eminent per- f Despite the principles of thrift and prudence formers and teachers in the American dance embraced by our parents and grandparents, world. CONGRATULATING ALFRED K.Y. Second, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recog- today the importance of saving is being over- LAM ON BEING NAMED GUAM’S nize the African American Museum which has shadowed by the ease at which folks can 2006 MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS more than 25 years, has stood as a cultural spend. And, as a result millions of Americans CHAMPION OF THE YEAR beacon in Dallas and the Southwestern United have charged and financed their way into a States. Started in 1974 as a part of the Bishop life of debt and financial turmoil. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Fortunately, there are folks out there work- College Special Collection, the Museum has OF GUAM ing to break the spending cycle. Miller Electric operated independently since 1979. The African American Museum is the only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Credit Union spends hours upon hours teach- museum in the Southwestern United States Tuesday, February 28, 2006 ing individuals lessons on financial education. devoted to the preservation and display of Af- They’ve created innovative programs to help Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today rican American artistic, cultural and historical their members, young and old, learn how to to congratulate and commend Mr. Alfred K.Y. materials. It also has one of the largest African budget and save for important purchases Lam, affectionately known to everyone on American folk art collections in the United down the road. One program in particular—the Guam as ‘‘Uncle Alfred,’’ on being named the States. The African American Museum incor- Undersea Saver’s Club—gives prizes to kids 2006 Minority Small Business Champion of porates a wide variety of visual art forms and who make a habit out of depositing, rather the Year by the United States Small Business historical documents that portray the African than withdrawing, money in their savings ac- Administration Guam Branch Office. American experience in the United States, Alfred’s entrepreneurial spirit, diligence, and count. Mr. Speaker, Miller Electric Credit Union has Southwest, and Dallas. perseverance have made him a successful The main objective of the Museum is the been a valued member of the Appleton com- businessman on Guam, but his commitment to presentation of meaningful experiences for munity for nearly 60 years, and its 2,800 the development and promotion of other mi- children and adults who would not ordinarily member-owners are a testament to its suc- nority businesses over the last 30 years visit a museum. The rich heritage of black art cess. I congratulate them on receiving this makes him deserving of the Minority Small and history is housed in four vaulted galleries, outstanding honor, and wish them continued Business Champion of the Year award. augmented by a research library. Living Afri- success in the years to come. Since coming to Guam in 1972, Alfred has can American culture is experienced through operated his own business, finding a wealth of f entertaining and educational programs pre- business opportunity in Guam’s burgeoning TRIBUTE TO BLACK HISTORY sented in the theater, studio arts area and shipping industry. Even in those early days, MONTH classrooms. The Museum’s permanent collec- Alfred saw the need to nurture other small tions include African art; African American fine businesses for the benefit of the entire com- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON art; magazine, historical, political and commu- munity. OF TEXAS nity archives. From 1974 to 1976, he served as the vice Third, I would like to recognize the Black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES president of the United Chinese Association, Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc. (TBAAL) is and was the charter president of the Asian Pa- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 a Dallas-based multi-disciplined cultural arts cific Lions Club in 1982. During this time, Al- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. institution. TBAAL’s primary objectives have fred also helped form the Sea Transport Asso- Mr. Speaker, I am most pleased to join my been to stimulate an increased awareness of ciation, which was created to promote and sta- colleagues and millions of Americans in com- Black artistic accomplishments rooted in the bilize the shipping market between Guam and memorating African-American History Month African culture among the races; to honor the Far East for the benefit of Chinese mer- and particularly this year’s theme ‘‘Celebrating those who have made significant and con- chants and Guam’s economy as a whole. Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, So- tinuing contributions in the arts and letters of For the last two years, Alfred has also cial and Civic Institutions’’. This theme as an- the past and present and; to identify, encour- served as president of the Chinese Chamber nounced by the Association for the Study of age and support young, promising talented of Commerce, which has begun to form alli- Afro-American Life and History (ASALH) is artists and scholars in Black arts and letters. ances with other Chinese Chambers of Com- most appropriate and timely as we enter a After more than two decades of producing merce in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and new millennium and hopefully a new and even and presenting programs in music, theater, Los Angeles. brighter era of African-American progress. dance, film, television and video, literature and Alfred is a proven business leader, and con- Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Feb- visual arts throughout the United States, tinues to be an inspiration to the next genera- ruary as Black History Month and to honor the TBAAL has continued to create strong ties tion of businessmen on Guam, including the rich cultural heritage of African-Americans in among many emerging and well known artists 2005 Small Business Person of the Year, Dallas and my State of Texas. In the arts or and scholars. In the organization’s early his- George Lai of Quality Distributors. letters, history, business, sport, or education, tory (1977), it established a professional Resi- I congratulate Alfred for being selected as Greater Metroplex’s African-American commu- dent Touring Company called the Third World the 2006 Minority Small Business Champion nity has made a significant and lasting impact Players. Renowned actress Regina Taylor was of the Year for Guam. Our island celebrates on our Nation’s culture. a member of that company in 1978 and other

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.103 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E231 artists such as Erykah Badu are a product of Crisostomo of Guam and to commend him on PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Academy. being honored as the 2006 Small Business The ‘cultural icon’ of the Dallas/Fort Worth Person of the Year. Each year the U.S. Small HON. EARL BLUMENAUER area, TBAAL presents and produces exciting Business Administration Guam Branch Office OF OREGON cultural arts programs annually in dance, the- solicits nominations from our community for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES atre, music, literary, fine, and visual arts. Local Tuesday, February 28, 2006 and emerging artists participate in TBAAL pro- this award. This year Mr. Crisostomo has grams, and noted artists and celebrities have earned this distinction and his nomination will Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, had I participated such as: Oleta Adams, Debbie go forward for national recognition as well. been present for the votes on Wednesday, Allen, Maya Angelou, Roy Ayers, Akin Mr. Crisostomo, who family, friends, employ- February 15, 2006, I would have voted as fol- Babatunde, Obba Babatunde, Erykah Badu, ees, and customers know as ‘‘Joey,’’ is widely lows: Rollcall Vote 10: I would have voted in favor Romare Bearden, The Barrett Sisters, Angela recognized and well respected within our is- Bofill, Avery Brooks, Cab Calloway, Bill Cosby, of H.R. 4745, making supplemental appropria- land community as a formidable and success- Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis*, Mari Evans, Antonio tions for FY 2006 for the Small Business Ad- Fargas, Kim Fields, Lou Gossett, William ful business leader. His has an impressive ministration’s disaster loan program. Greaves, Alex Haley, Irma P. Hall, Tramaine record of experience in the sales and auto- Rollcall Vote 11: I would have voted in favor Hawkins, Jennifer Holliday, Linda Hopkins, motive industries and he has built a reputation of S. Con. Res. 79, expressing the sense of Kim Jordan, Ella Joyce, Eartha Kitt, Dr. C. Eric of hard work and strong leadership. Congress that no United States assistance Lincoln, Les McCann, Barbara McNair, Garrett The son of Jose R. and Rosario Sanchez should be provided directly to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party Morris, Roger Mosley, Tyler Perry, Florence Crisostomo, Joey grew up in a military family holding a majority of parliamentary seats with- Quivar, Phylicia Rashad, Dan Rather, Esther and developed an interest in cars and motor- Rolle, Sonia Sanchez, Karen Clark-Sheard, in the Palestinian Authority maintains a posi- cycles at an early stage in life. He graduated KiKi Shephard, Carole Simpson, Mavis Sta- tion calling for the destruction of Israel. ples, Glenn Turman, Cicely Tyson, Albertina from John F. Kennedy High School in 1977, Had I been present for the votes on Thurs- Walker, Margaret Walker*, Dionne Warwick, and began working at a local company on the day, February 16, 2006, I would have voted as Lillias White, Hal Williams, Nancy Wilson, island stocking auto parts and assembling mo- follows: . Vickie Winans, the late James Cleveland and torcycles. After spending several years in Rollcall Vote 12: I would have voted in favor many more. Idaho and Hawaii in the industry, he returned of H. Con. Res. 341, condemning the Govern- TBAAL is the only African-American multi- to his home island of Guam in 1992 to work ment of Iran for violating its international nu- clear nonproliferation obligations and express- disciplined cultural arts organization in the in car sales and to serve as the sales man- ing support for efforts to report Iran to the country housed inside a major convention cen- ager for two local companies. In 1999, the ter, which increases the awareness of African United Nations Security Council. local Chrysler dealership folded but Joey was American cultural history. Rollcall Vote 13: I would have voted against Finally, Mr. Speaker, I like to recognize the instrumental in securing the parts and service the ruling of the Chair tabling the privileged Dallas Youth Council of the National Associa- agreement with Chrysler International to en- resolution by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi tion for the Advancement of Colored People sure the Chrysler name remained on Guam. on the budget reconciliation spending cuts leg- (NAACP). The purpose of the Youth Council is Despite weak economic conditions, Joey islation. to inform youth of the problems affecting Black successfully took risk and opened Cars Plus, f people and other minority groups as well as LLC. Joey demonstrated his ability to start up TRIBUTE TO ERIN LAVERY, WIN- work towards those measures to advance the a new business from the bottom. Today, Cars NER OF THE PRUDENTIAL SPIR- economic, educational, social, and political IT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS status of African Americans and other minority Plus has grown from a service and parts com- groups and to stimulate an appreciation of the pany to a full line car dealership. Joey has African American contribution to civilization. I guided the company over consecutive years of HON. NICK J. RAHALL II commend Bosha Jagers, President, Tayana record growth, and the business has ex- OF WEST VIRGINIA White, 1st Vice President, Crystal Armstrong, panded in employees, size, and sales. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2nd Vice President; Danielle Whyte, Sec- Joey is not only a strong and successful Tuesday, February 28, 2006 retary; Nucleous Johnson, Treasurer and business leader on our island. He has contrib- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Linda Darden-Lydia, Youth Advisor for their uted to our community in many ways with cor- recognize Erin Lavery, of Huntington, WV for hard work in my district towards betterment of being named a top honoree in the 2006 Pru- younger generation. porate sponsorships, board memberships, and his personal time. He is an active member of dential Spirit of Community Award. I would like Let me just say in closing, that Black History to congratulate and honor this innovative the Guam Chamber of Commerce and the Month should be a time for reflection and ap- young woman who has shown exemplary vol- preciation; a time to reflect on the accomplish- Guam Visitor’s Bureau Sports Tourism Com- unteer service in her community. ments of African-Americans throughout this mittee. In particular, he has devoted his time Ms. Lavery is being recognized for orga- country and throughout our history, accom- to youth programs and youth organizations. nizing a monthlong nutrition and physical fit- plishments that often were made in the face of Among the many organizations that have ben- ness education program that included the use racism, of poverty, and unequal opportunity. It efited from his contributions are Guam’s Youth of pedometers by all 1,600 students and fac- should be a time to increase our awareness Life Program, the Guam Juvenile Drug Court ulty at Huntington High School. As an athlete and understanding of African-American history Program, Operation Outreach USA, the Guam and lifelong volunteer, Erin wanted to help and culture, and a time to reaffirm our under- Football Association, the Global Young Lead- classmates and staff members develop a com- standing of our rich cultural diversity, our com- mitment to healthy eating habits and physical mitment to social equality, and our support of ers Conference, the Guam Girls Fast Pitch Softball League, the Boy Scouts of America, activity. Motivated by the high rate of obesity racial justice. that is prevalent in West Virginia, she states the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the American f that she wanted to take a proactive stand to Red Cross, and the American Cancer Society. COMMENDING JOSEPH do something about the problem. CRISOSTOMO UPON HIS BEING As an avid racer, Joey has also promoted Erin had heard about a small pilot program NAMED GUAM’S SMALL BUSI- Guam internationally having competed in using pedometers at a nearby school, and NESS PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR many races. Today we take this occasion to thought that idea could be of a comprehensive 2006 recognize Joey’s achievements and his con- health education program for her entire tributions to our community. I join his wife, school. She developed handouts and a video to introduce her program, and then recruited Joyce, his daughters, Lenora and Jennifer, HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO student volunteers to help her distribute pe- OF GUAM and his son, Joey, in honoring his accomplish- dometers donated by the county health de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments and in commending him as the Small partment to all students and teachers, along Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Business Person of the Year for 2006. Our with sheets for them to record the number of Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today community wishes him the best of success as steps taken each week. To encourage partici- to recognize the achievements of Mr. Joseph he pursues future endeavors. pation, Erin publicized the program through

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had collected and analyzed their data, Erin Tuesday, February 28, 2006 found that 35 percent of the participants had f increased their activity level, and 62 percent Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to said they were more motivated to live a HONORING THE LIFETIME OF pay tribute to a man who has embraced God’s healthier lifestyle. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CHUCK WU admonition to ‘‘do unto others as you would The program that brought this innovative have them do unto you’’ as his personal young woman to our attention—The Prudential motto. Samuel J. Tenenbaum has been hon- Spirit of Community Awards—was created by HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO ored as the United Way of the Midlands’ Hu- Prudential Financial in partnership with the OF GUAM manitarian of the Year, and I can think of no National Association of Secondary School one more deserving of this recognition. Principals in 1995 to show youth volunteers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sam and I have been friends longer than I that their contributions are critically important Tuesday, February 28, 2006 would like to remember. He has always been and highly valued, and to inspire other young a loyal supporter and constant advisor, wheth- people to follow their example. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today er I seek his advice or not. He and his wife Ms. Lavery should be extremely proud to to honor the lifetime of accomplishments of Inez are dear friends and true kindred spirits. have been singled out from the thousands of Mr. Wu Jia Chi, affectionately known to us on So when the news images of the devastation dedicated volunteers who participated in this Guam as ‘‘Chuck Wu’’ and to recognize his in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina years program. I fully applaud Ms. Lavery for humanitarianism. Mr. Wu was born in Taipei, spurred me to call on Columbia Mayor Bob her initiative in seeking to make her commu- Taiwan on February 21, 1921. He immigrated Coble to initiate an effort in South Carolina to nity, and West Virginia as a whole, a better to Guam in 1971 and opened a small busi- welcome those displaced by this enormous place to live, and for the positive impact she ness in Harmon. His business was the first of tragedy, we both immediately asked Sam to has had on the lives of others. She has dem- many successful enterprises he has estab- lead the operation that became known as onstrated a level of commitment and accom- lished on Guam during the last quarter cen- South Carolina—S.C.—Cares. plishment that is truly extraordinary in today’s tury. Today Mr. Wu is a well respected resi- Under Sam’s leadership, S.C. Cares be- world, and deserves our sincere admiration dent on our island of Guam and in the Pacific came the model for an effective response to a and respect. Her actions show that young Region. His entrepreneurial spirit, his commit- natural disaster. He assembled thousands of Americans can—and do—play important roles ment to his family, and his dedication to our volunteers, every service provider imaginable, in our communities, and that America’s com- community inspires us all. and public and private sector organizations to munity spirit continues to hold tremendous Mr. Wu is a pioneer in the business commu- be housed at a community center to provide a promise for the future. nity on Guam and is a leader within his own one-stop-shop to meet each and every need f Chinese community. His vision and determina- of our guests from the gulf coast. Sam’s ad- herence to the golden rule meant our guests RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF tion have contributed to his success, and he would stay in hotel rooms not shelters. He THE E. PAT LARKINS COMMU- has used this success to help many nonprofit provided them with dignity, sustenance, and NITY CENTER IN POMPANO organizations and worthwhile causes. He is many times his own personal emotional or fi- BEACH, FLORIDA one who has given back to the community through his involvement and his time. He is a nancial support. Sam worked around the dynamic force and his efforts and volunteerism clock, not because he had to, but because he HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS have helped civic organizations on our island couldn’t sleep until he knew the needs of all OF FLORIDA on many occasions. our guests were met. Sam was the heart and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Wu has never lost his firm belief in the soul of S.C. Cares, and he embodies the Tuesday, February 28, 2006 importance of preserving cultural traditions enormity of the compassion this community Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I and customs. He established the Chinese has to offer. Although the S.C. Cares center closed its rise today to honor Mr. E. Pat Larkins, Com- School of Guam in 1978 and served as the doors nearly 3 months ago, Sam is still in- missioner of the City of Pompano Beach, Flor- school’s principal for 7 years. He continues to volved with the gulf coast guests that remain ida, on the occasion of the dedication of the advocate for the improvement of our schools in the Midlands. He is also taking the experi- E. Pat Larkins Community Center. Commis- and the development of our young students, ence of S.C. Cares, and transforming it into an sioner Larkins has been a good friend to me both within the Chinese community and ongoing effort to address homelessness in and to the citizens of Pompano Beach for throughout our island. more than 20 years. South Carolina’s capitol city. Sam knows that Born to a carpenter father and a mother Mr. Wu’s commitment to serving and lead- if our community could show such compassion who picked beans for a living, Pat has piled ing the Chinese community was recognized in for strangers from the gulf coast, we can ex- success on top of success throughout his life. his appointment as a commissioner for Over- tend the same graciousness to those who are In the process, he has made possible opportu- seas Chinese Affairs since 1991. He was also homeless in our town. He is working with nities for African-Americans they would not the president of the Chinese School Founda- Mayor Coble to create an operation similar to have seen otherwise. In 1971, at a time when tion of Guam from 1989 to 1993. Moreover, the S.C. Cares center for Columbia’s home- black-owned companies found it difficult to from 1985 to 1989, Mr. Wu was the president less that would provide social services, med- make headway in the construction industry, of the United Chinese Association of Guam. ical services, counseling, job training, and Pat Larkins helped start the Broward Minority Mr. Wu also served as president of the Sea other programs in a one-stop-shop setting. Ac- Contractors’ Association to promote the inter- Transport Association of Guam from 1982 to cess to services and the support of a commu- ests of African-American builders. 1985. In 1993 he was honored as the U.S. nity can go a long way to transforming those In 1985, Pat became the first black mayor of Small Business Advocate of the Year. who have been forgotten back into productive the City of Pompano Beach. In all, he has Mr. Wu has made a lasting impression on citizens. Sam’s compassion is as limitless as been elected 10 times, for a total of 20 years, our island of Guam and his leadership in our his vision. during which he has also served three terms community has improved our island signifi- After working 33 years in his family’s busi- as Vice Mayor. Pat Larkins has been recog- cantly. I join his wife Shiu-Fong Lai-Wu, his ness, Chatham Steel Corporation, Sam retired nized numerous times as a fine citizen and an sons, Fong, Albert, John, and Thomas, his in 2000 and dedicated himself to his commu- enormous credit to his city and to the people daughters-in-law, Shaina, Sandra, and Janet, nity. Currently he serves on 19 boards and of Broward County, Florida. He is a great and his grandchildren, Vera, Valerie, Stefanie, commissions, which demonstrate the diversity American, and I am proud to call him my Alexander, Sophia, Shaun, Chucky, Kaile, and of his passions. His love of his faith manifests friend. Tommy, and all the people of Guam, in com- in his membership of the governing boards of Today’s naming of the E. Pat Larkins Com- mending Chuck Wu for his lifetime of accom- the Columbia Jewish Federation and the Anti- munity Center is a fitting tribute to this excel- plishments. Defamation League of B’Nai B’Rith, Southeast

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His commitment to social IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES causes runs the gamut from his chairmanship 100th anniversary of St. Vasilios Greek Ortho- of the Alston Wilkes Foundation and member- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 dox Church with religious services and festivi- ship on Habitat for Humanity’s board. And Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise ties. I congratulate the clergy and the con- these only touch the surface of his many cur- today to pay tribute to a young constituent of gregation of St. Vasilios for reaching this note- rent associations, and the 50 previous boards mine, Alexandra McGregor, and to speak to worthy milestone. The church continues to be and commissions on which he has served. her efforts to support our troops, both at home a vibrant part of the Greek community in Pea- Sam’s list of awards is just as impressive. and aboard. body, serving as a house of worship and a Back in 1978, the Columbia Record recog- A few weeks ago I came across a story of gathering place. The church provides a vital nized him as one of 10 for the Future. Obvi- a young girl starting a grassroots effort, for a link to the past and to the Greek homeland, its ously that prophecy has been fulfilled. He has ‘‘National Support the Troops Day.’’ After culture and religion. Through its school and won numerous awards for his contributions to watching a news report of a fallen: soldier; Al- the celebration of the rich heritage and lan- the arts, for his philanthropy, and for his com- exandra was inspired to contact her local, guage of Greece, the people of St. Vasilios munity service. Governor Dick Riley bestowed State, and Federal officials with her idea. I are ensuring that the values and traditions South Carolina’s highest honor, the Order of stand here today because of Alexandra and upon which the church was founded will live the Palmetto, on Sam in 1985. More than two her efforts. on for future generations. decades later, Sam is continuing his life-long Throughout the calendar year Americans set f dedication to his community and its people. aside days to honor great patriots, leaders, Mr. Speaker, I invite you and my colleagues and fallen soldiers who have given their lives PERSONAL EXPLANATION to join me in applauding Samuel Tenenbaum to defend the freedom that Americans cherish. for his lifetime of service. As my father, a fun- These men and women should be honored HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ damentalist minister, once counseled me, ‘‘the and I, like all of my colleagues, honor their OF TEXAS world would much rather see a sermon than to memory with my work in this great body. How- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hear one.’’ Sam has been providing a living ever, we as Americans do not have an official Tuesday, February 28, 2006 example of the Golden Rule his entire life, and day to salute our active-duty soldiers. Today, Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall his recognition as the Humanitarian of the there are over one million men and women Year is just another affirmation of his leader- Nos. 5, 6, 7, had I been present, I would have who serve our country. These brave individ- voted ‘‘yes.’’ ship and compassion. uals deserve our respect and admiration for f f their courage to protect all Americans. TRIBUTE TO MAJOR (RETIRED) With Alexandra as my inspiration, today I INTRODUCTION OF THE FOREIGN GEORGE SMALL am introducing a resolution that would mark INVESTMENT SECURITY IM- March 26th, ‘‘Support The Troops Day.’’ With PROVEMENT ACT HON. JIM GIBBONS this resolution I ask all Americans to partici- pate in a moment of silence on March 26th to OF NEVADA HON. PETER T. KING honor the hard work and accomplishments of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK our soldiers both at home and aboard. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 28, 2006 f Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize a constituent COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise of mine, Major, Retired, George Small. At 98 VERSARY OF THE SAINT to speak in support the Foreign Investment years of age, Major Small is the oldest living VASILIOS GREEK ORTHODOX Security Improvement Act of 2006, a bill to survivor of the Bataan Death March in the CHURCH IN PEABODY, MASSA- make certain that there is a full and complete State of Nevada. CHUSETTS investigation into the national security implica- Major Small entered active duty for the U.S. tions of the proposed acquisition of U.S. port Army on April 25, 1941 where he trained to be HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY terminal operations by Dubai Ports (DP) a Chemical Warfare Officer. He was assigned OF MASSACHUSETTS World—and to ensure Congress’ crucial over- stateside until he was transferred to Manila, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sight role with respect to this transaction. I in- Philippines 6 weeks before the start of World troduce this legislation today with support of Tuesday, February 28, 2006 War II and came to Bataan on December 24, my Ranking Member of the Committee on 1941 where he was assigned to the 31st In- Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as Homeland Security, the Honorable BENNY fantry. The 31st was involved in the intense a proud member of the Congressional Caucus THOMPSON, and 80 bipartisan colleagues. fighting until their surrender on April 9, 1942. on Hellenic Issues, to honor the 100th anni- This legislation, and the message it sends After the Bataan Death march, Major Smalls versary of the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox about the importance of the national security spent 3 years and 5 months as a POW in five Church in Peabody, Massachusetts. The local concerns with the proposed deal, is crucial different camps until his liberation on Sep- Greek population, with St. Vasilios as one of given what appears to be the cursory review tember 10, 1945. its bedrock institutions, has been and con- of the serious national security questions that Major Small was discharged from the Army tinues to be a vital part of the Peabody com- exist regarding the acquisition of port terminal on November 26, 1946 and remained in the munity. operations by a company that is wholly-owned Army Reserve until his retirement on March 1, The first Greek immigrants arrived in Pea- by the Government of Dubai. 1968. Major Small earned the American De- body at the turn of the last century. As their SERIOUS NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS EXIST OVER DP fense Service Medal, with bronze star, the numbers increased, they pooled their re- WORLD ACQUISITION American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific sources to buy their first property, a simple On February 13, 2006, shareholders from Campaign Medal, with 2 bronze stars, the Dis- wooden building on Walnut Street which they Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Navigation tinguished Unit Badge, with 2 oak leaf clus- modeled into a house of worship. On February Co. (P&O) approved an acquisition proposal ters, the Combat Infantry Badge, The Phil- 26, 1906, they were incorporated and char- from DP World, a port operations company ippine Liberation Ribbon, with bronze star, the tered by the Commonwealth of Massachu- owned by the government of Dubai, a member WWII Victory Medal, and the POW Medal. setts, naming their parish ‘‘St. Vasilios.’’ of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deal Please join me in congratulating this great By 1912, the parish relocated to a larger would position DP World to conduct terminal Nevadan for the sacrifices he has made for property on what is now called Paleologos operations at six U.S. ports: the Port of New this country and to extend him our wishes for Street. There they built a new church, and York and New Jersey, the Port of New Orle- continued health and prosperity as he cele- soon after built a school for teaching their chil- ans, the Port of Miami, the Port of Baltimore, brates his 98th birthday. Congratulations, dren Greek culture and language. This was the Port of Philadelphia, and the Port of New- Major George Small. only the sixth such school in the United ark.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.114 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2006 I have serious concerns over the national DP World and the Administration recently Guard assessments of foreign ports where DP security implications of the proposed takeover announced an agreement to subject the DP World operates, (2) background checks of DP of U.S. port operations by a government who World deal to a 45-day CFIUS investigation. World officers and security personnel, (3) an less than five years ago was documented as While this announcement is a step in the right evaluation of the impact of port security by DP having significant ties to terrorism. As the 9/11 direction there remain a number of serious World’s control of U.S. port operations, and (4) Commission reported, money used to carry questions about the company and its security consultation with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. out the September 11th attacks was funneled practices that must be answered before the Customs and Border Protection, the Secretary through UAE banks, many of the hijackers deal can proceed. Congress must be made of Homeland Security and State and local offi- traveled to the U.S. from the UAE, at least aware of the findings so that we can be cer- cials, an evaluation of the impact on national one of the hijackers was born in the UAE, and tain our nation’s homeland security is not security of DP World operations at affected the UAE was used as a crossroads for the being undermined. U.S. ports. Following the 45-day review, the shipment of nuclear material to Iran. As this 45-day investigation begins, more bill would require, within fifteen days, a report I recognize that the UAE has provided sig- questions exist than answers. I stress that this to Congress providing the detailed findings of nificant assistance to our efforts in the War on 45-day investigation must not be viewed as a the investigation and the Presidential deter- Terror since 9/11. I commend the UAE for its 45-day campaign to ‘‘educate’’ Congress on mination. Congress would then have 30 days willingness to be an ally in the War on Terror, the limited work that has already been done to reverse an approval of the transaction including military cooperation, intelligence by CFIUS. I am troubled by recent statements through legislation. sharing and money laundering prevention and of senior administration officials that suggest I encourage its continued efforts in securing that the focus of these 45 days should be on At a minimum, CFIUS should use this legis- our world. However, these positive commit- addressing so-called misconceptions of Con- lation to inform its investigation and subse- ments do not mean that we should ignore the gress. Rather, this 45-day review must be vig- quent notification of Congress. As Chairman of real security concerns that exist with respect orously pursued by all relevant federal agen- the Committee on Homeland Security, I intend to this transaction. cies to scrutinize the work that has been done to work with my Committee Members to ag- Late last year, DP World and P&O re- on the proposed DP World transaction, con- gressively scrutinize the findings of CFIUS fol- quested that the Committee for Financial In- duct additional reviews where appropriate, and lowing its investigation, including a thorough vestment in the United States (CFIUS) review extract additional commitments from the com- review of the intelligence assessments utilized. the transaction for national security concerns. pany where necessary. BROADER CONCERNS EXIST WITH THE CFIUS PROCESS CFIUS, an interagency committee chaired by Consistent with the legislation I introduce the Department of Treasury and with members today, I expect CFIUS to review U.S. Coast While the legislation introduced today only from twelve other agencies, was established Guard assessments of foreign ports where DP addresses the short-term concerns with the by Executive Order in 1975 and assigned to World operates, perform background checks CFIUS review of the DP World transaction, I carry out the national security reviews man- of DP World officers and security personnel, believe the current controversy has revealed dated under Section 721 of the Defense Pro- and to provide a thorough review of national that the larger CFIUS review framework is bro- duction Act of 1950. Current law requires security and port security impacts—in con- ken. Beyond the review of the proposed DP CFIUS to review proposed foreign acquisitions sultation with state and local officials respon- World transaction, I want to make clear that I to evaluate national security concerns during a sible for port security. It is essential that intend to work with my colleagues in the Con- 30–day initial review period. If national security CFIUS recognize the significant concerns that gress to conduct a comprehensive review of concerns remain after this initial review period, exist regarding U.S. critical infrastructure—an the CFIUS process and ensure that the Fed- the statute requires a more thorough 45–day area of national security that has not tradition- eral Government’s review of foreign invest- investigation, followed by a Presidential eval- ally been recognized in the CFIUS process. I ments properly account for the security con- uation of the proposed transaction. In the case expect CFIUS to fully investigate the financing cerns of a post-9/11 world. I specifically note of DP World, the Committee incredibly raised and control of DP World, including the involve- several concerns that I have with respect to no national security objections to the proposed ment of UAE and Dubai government officials the CFIUS process: deal after a 30–day review period, and the in company operations particularly current and The current statute was enacted at the end more detailed 45–day investigation was not former government officials that may have ties of the cold war in the 1980s, when encour- triggered. to terrorist organizations and/or the Taliban. I aging foreign investment was a priority. The Members of Congress, state and local offi- expect that CFIUS will review the company 9/11 attacks changed our thinking and high- cials responsible for port security and the pub- structure and the potential for terrorist sympa- lighted the need to more carefully scrutinize thizers to infiltrate company operations—in- lic at large were understandably shocked to national security concerns. first learn from press reports that this trans- cluding port operations in the U.S. We must action had been approved in thirty days, with- take all appropriate steps to ensure that al- Current CFIUS practices effectively nullify out a formal investigation and without any at- Qa’ida and other terrorist organizations are not the statute’s requirement for a more extensive tempt by the Administration to provide basic learning about our vulnerabilities based on ac- investigation where national security concerns information on the deal in advance. I was also cess to DP World operations. are raised with respect to a transaction involv- shocked to learn that the CFIUS approval was Finally, I urge CFIUS to make clear that this ing a foreign government-controlled entity. made by mid-level officials and that senior de- 45-day investigation is a serious, thorough re- Current CFIUS practices create an incentive cision makers in the Administration—including view that will address all relevant national se- to avoid the formal 45-day investigation and the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the curity concerns and to assert the right of the subsequent Presidential decision because of a Treasury, Secretary Homeland Security and President to block the deal or extract addi- perceived negative impact on foreign invest- the President of the United States—were not tional assurances should national security con- ment and a conflict with the U.S. open invest- informed until they became aware of the cerns require such actions. It is crucial that the ment policy. CFIUS approval via press reports. It also ap- President make clear that CFIUS will not pre- The compressed 30-day initial review period pears that state and local officials who over- judge the results of this investigation. effectively provides CFIUS with only 23 days see the affected ports were never consulted or CONGRESS MUST STAND READY TO ACT to review all national security issues presented otherwise informed of the DP World acquisi- While I am encouraged by recent develop- by a proposed transaction. tion. ments taken to voluntarily begin an investiga- In response to considerable public pressure tion, I believe Congress must nonetheless ‘‘National security’’ is defined narrowly under over the past few weeks, the Administration stand ready to act pending the results of the CFIUS regulations, and does not explicitly em- and DP World have come forward to offer only 45-day investigation. The Foreign Investment brace concerns over U.S. critical infrastruc- limited information on the details of the 30-day Security Improvement Act of 2006 would im- ture. While the Departments of Homeland Se- CFIUS review, the national security concerns pose an immediate suspension of existing curity, Justice and Defense have moved to uti- examined, and the measures taken to address CFIUS approval of the DP World transaction lize an expanded view of national security, those concerns. For informed judgments to be granted on January 17, 2006; require a 45-day there is concern that many of the CFIUS made, significantly more information is need- CFIUS investigation of the DP World trans- members rely on an overly constrained ‘‘pre- ed. action, to include (1) a review of U.S. Coast 9/11’’ view of national security.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:29 Mar 01, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28FE8.121 E28FEPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS February 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E235 From 1997 through 2004, CFIUS received humanitarian efforts such as drilling wells, vac- Elementary School to support and encourage notices for 451 proposed or completed acqui- cinating herds, or raising crops. student achievement and raise school-wide sitions. The committee initiated only eight in- Today, her family, friends, and country say standardized rest scores. Kekaha Elementary vestigations during that period. their final goodbye to Airman Good. She School serves a community of 3,700 resi- Enforcement of assurances provided during leaves a daughter, Tabitha, who has her dents, dominated by low-income, native Ha- CFIUS review is the responsibility of the agen- mother’s magnificent smile. waiian and immigrant families. At the school, cy requesting those assurances. It is not clear Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge 11 percent of the student body speak English whether sufficient resources are devoted to Senior Airman Alecia Good for fearlessly sac- as a second language, 49 percent are Native ensure parties to a transaction live up to their rificing her own life in order to protect our free- Hawaiian (a historically disadvantaged group), commitments. doms from the evils of terrorism. I invite my and 62 percent qualify for free or reduced Congress is only notified when a full 45-day colleagues to join me in a moment of silence lunches due to low-income status. Many stu- investigation and Presidential decision are for Airman Good as well as all of the men and dents live in single-parent homes or face situ- completed. The lack of notification has led to women who lost their lives in the recent heli- ations that are not conducive to learning. the situation where the concerns of senior Ad- copter crash while serving in the Combined As part of their partnership, the credit union ministration officials, Members of Congress Joint Task Force Horn of Africa mission. and the school established the Maximum and the general public cannot be expressed f Communication Journal program, also known until after a deal is done. This lack of trans- HONORING THE DEDICATED parency must change. as the MAX Program. The MAX Program has Possible long-term CFIUS reforms to con- SERVICE OF LIBBY JOHNSON become the cornerstone to learning at the sider include the following: school, as students must keep a journal of Elevate the Secretary of Homeland Security HON. BART GORDON class activities and homework, including notes to serve as co-chair of CFIUS (the Secretary OF TENNESSEE and notices from teachers and the school. of the Treasury is the current chair) to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each student is then required to have his/her parents or guardians read and sign the MAX crease emphasis on security issues; Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Abolish the current statutory interpretation notebook each week. This ensures commu- Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to by CFIUS by imposing a standard 75-day re- nication between the students, parents, teach- thank Libby Johnson for her tremendous serv- view, rather than the two-tiered 30/45 day ers, and the school. ice to Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional Dis- structure, providing additional time for review trict while working in my Washington, D.C., of- With the incentive of prizes that include and removing the negative stigma associated fice. boogie boards, movie passes and bicycles, with an investigation; After serving as my executive assistant, the students are instructed to write in their MAX Expand Congressional notification and over- Sumner County native is moving on to greener journals and have their parents read and sign sight with respect to CFIUS reviews; pastures. Her last day is today, and although it every week. In order to earn a chance to win Revise the statutory factors to be consid- my staff and I are sad to see Libby go, we are a prize, students have to write in their MAX ered in CFIUS national security reviews to in- glad she has taken a job that will further her journals and have their parents read and sign clude critical infrastructure concerns; and career and is worthy of her incredible abilities. it every week. Prizes were also given to the Require vigorous agency oversight and en- Libby’s conscientious work ethic and incom- class with the highest percentage of com- forcement of letters of assurance provided by parable enthusiasm have served her well in pleted and signed journals. Prizes are given at parties to a transaction. the fast-paced world of Congress. Those the school’s monthly assembly. Often, parents Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my Ranking same abilities also have gained her the re- and guardians attend these assemblies. Member, Mr. Thompson, for his support in de- spect of her colleagues. Now, she will share veloping this legislation, and I look forward to By all measures, this program has been a her tremendous abilities and experience with a working with him to ensure that our national great success. The program’s goal of 80 per- new employer, who should be ecstatic over security is not undermined by the proposed cent student participation has been achieved having found such a fine person. for the past four semesters and, more impor- DP World acquisition. I urge the Administration As busy as she has been, Libby always to be diligent in investigating this transaction tantly, Kekaha Elementary School has took time to say a kind word to those around achieved passing levels in the State of Hawaii and to recognize Congress’ important role in her. It seems she has never met a stranger safeguarding our national security. standardized tests each of the last two times during her time on the Hill. With her vivacious the tests have been administered. f personality and contagious smile, she certainly has made a lasting impression on virtually ev- Students and parents alike are excited and HONORING AIRMAN ALECIA GOOD have a sense of accomplishment. Billy Smith, FOR HER AIR FORCE SERVICE eryone she has met. Libby, you have endeared yourself to me the principal of Kekaha Elementary School, and my staff. We will miss you and wish you explained: ‘‘The celebration assemblies are HON. CATHY McMORRIS well in your future endeavors. fun and crazy. Parents are invited to attend OF WASHINGTON and the kids are happy and excited.’’ Students f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have become more responsible as they see CONGRATULATIONS TO KEKAHA Tuesday, February 28, 2006 tangible results for their MAX participation. FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Miss McMORRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Dora Maxwell is recognized as one of the to posthumously recognize Senior Airman HON. ED CASE original pioneers of the credit union move- Alecia Good for her bravery and heroism while ment. This award was created to promote so- OF HAWAII serving to protect our freedoms. Airman Good cial responsibility among credit unions by for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was recently deployed from the 92nd Commu- mally recognizing and celebrating their social nication Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base Tuesday, February 28, 2006 achievements. The Dora Maxwell Social Re- to the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Af- Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- sponsibility Recognition Award is awarded to rica. On February 17, 2006, Airman Good ognize and congratulate the Kekaha Federal credit unions, based on seven asset-size cat- gave her life with eight Marines and another Credit Union on winning the 2005 Dora Max- egories, and to specific chapters for out- Air Force Airman when two U.S. Marine Corps well Social Responsibility Award. standing social responsibility projects in the helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden off Chartered in 1938 to serve the employees community in which they are located. the coast of northern Djibouti. of the Kekaha Sugar Company, the Kekaha I want to recognize and commend Kekaha Airman Good was known to her family and Federal Credit Union has expanded its mem- Federal Credit Union not only for sponsoring friends at Fairchild for her positive outlook on bership to include all businesses and individ- this important and innovative program, but for life. She loved her country and was proud to uals throughout the island of Kauai. It also receiving this national recognition by the Cred- serve it. In December, she volunteered to de- acts as a Community Development Credit it Union National Association. This award is ploy to Africa. Her mission was to provide sat- Union, catering to the financial needs of low- just another example of the great work and ellite communication support for United States income individuals. The Kekaha Federal Credit strong personal relationships that our credit military personnel training allied countries how Union has over 1,500 members. unions provide their respective communities, to defend themselves against terrorism. The In January 2004, the Kekaha Federal Credit and represents a perfect union of the very Joint Task Force also worked with families in Union initiated a partnership with the Kekaha best of credit unions and community service.

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