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THE INTRODUCTION OF THE A TRIBUTE TO TSCL’S worked with Members of Congress and the ‘‘EQUAL TREATMENT OF PEN- LEADERSHIP White House on the prescription drug issue. A SIONS AND BANKRUPTCY ACT OF Dear Colleague letter from six Members of 2003’’ HON. WALTER B. JONES Congress has introduced the organization and OF NORTH CAROLINA its issues to the whole Congress. Several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Members of the House and Senate have re- cently contributed articles on seniors issues to HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Thursday, June 26, 2003 the TSCL newsletter: The Social Security & OF MICHIGAN Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Medicare Advisor. And I am pleased to say IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it is a pleasure for me to introduce to you the that TSCL strongly supports my bill: The So- TREA Senior Citizens League and its new cial Security Guarantee Act. Thursday, June 26, 2003 leadership. Since Mr. Smith took over leadership of the The TREA Senior Citizens League (TSCL) TSCL Board of Trustees he has brought a se- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- is a national group of politically active seniors riousness of purpose and a determination to troducing the ‘‘Equal Treatment of Pensions concerned about the protection of their earned build credibility and respect for the organiza- and Bankruptcy Act of 2003’’ to eliminate an Social Security, Medicare, military, and other tion. He insisted that the group’s educational unfair and abusive practice that has allowed retirement benefits. TSCL originated as a efforts through direct mail be well researched corporate insiders to protect their exorbitant group of retired enlisted servicemen and and documented. As Chairman Smith says, pensions even as their employees jobs and women. TSCL is among the largest seniors TSCL does not sell anything. Rather it strives retirement savings are obliterated in bank- groups with over 1.2 million active members. to educate the public about issues important ruptcy. It is a non-partisan, non-profit educational and to senior citizens. Since so many of them Recently, some in top corporate manage- advocacy organization. have served their country in the military and in ment have attempted to insulate their pension Key issues for TSCL include Social Security so many other ways, they are especially de- COLA fairness; using a separate CPI–E con- benefits by placing them in a trust that would serving of fair treatment. sumer price index for the elderly to calculate be beyond the reach of the bankruptcy court. When Mr. Smith one day completes his vol- COLA for seniors; Notch reform; and a fair untary stint as Chairman of the TSCL Board of As a result, while employees lose their jobs, medicare and prescription drug coverage. One Trustees he should be able to say that he has pensions, and other benefits, these insiders of the main issues continues to center on left the organization much better off than he are able to walk away from the bankrupt com- Notch reform and providing either a lump sum found it. He is to be commended for his vision pany with a substantial windfall. This immoral benefit over four years or an improved benefit and his desire to help some of the most wor- tactic does not benefit the rehabilitation of the calculation for those individuals born in the thy and needy of all of our citizens: our senior business. To the contrary, it loots the com- years 1917–1926. It is also important to en- citizens including many who served the mili- pany of assets that could be used to pay sure that future generations do not receive tary and fought for their country. I am happy creditors, employees, and help the company lower benefits because of the year in which to pay tribute to the organization and its lead- successfully emerge from bankruptcy. It is bad they were born or because of government ership. for business, it is bad for unpaid creditors, it miscalculations in the Social Security system. f is bad for the families who are shattered by Since 2001 TSCL has been under the lead- SHED LIGHT ON HIDDEN FEES the failure of a company. ership of Board of Trustees Chairman George This is an ongoing problem. In April, Amer- Smith with board members Ms. Dottie Holmes, ican Airlines enraged employees by threat- Mr. Fred Athans, Mr. Richard Brogan, and HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ ening to shut down the company if they didn’t more recently Mr. Ralph McCutchen. The OF ILLINOIS accept billions in steep pay and benefit cuts, elected TSCL Board of Trustees is a volunteer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while secretly setting aside millions in pension board governing the organization. Retirees Thursday, June 26, 2003 guarantees for top executives. Although CEO and near-retirees make up the board and vol- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am Donald Carty resigned in April, American has unteer their services with the goal of improving introducing the ‘‘Wire Transfer Fairness and kept its executive pension plan. the lives of fellow seniors. It was a pleasure Disclosure Act of 2003,’’ a bill to require addi- The legislation provides that if the company for me to meet with their fine Board of Trust- tional disclosures relating to exchange rates in places any supplemental retirement benefits or ees Members List October at their offices in transfers involving international transactions. deferred compensation in a trust for the ben- Alexandria, Virginia. Immigrants throughout the United States Under the forward-looking leadership of efit of management or another insider, the work hard, save money and send billions of George Smith, the organization is determined court will have the authority to reclaim those dollars to relatives living in foreign countries. to gain greater credibility and respectability funds for the benefit of the creditors, including The money sent home helps finance basic both in Congress and in the country as a the employees. It also clarifies that a party needs ranging from food and medicine to edu- whole. In this regard Chairman Smith is to be with an interest in the case or a committee of cation to new homes. Unfortunately, cus- commended for enlisting my good friend and creditors may bring a motion to reclaim these tomers wiring money to Mexico are often los- former colleague in Congress Former Ambas- funds if the trustee or the debtor in possession ing millions of dollars to undisclosed ‘‘currency sador David Funderburk as TSCL’s Legislative consents for fails to bring such a motion. conversion fees’’ charged by giant firms such Consultant. While these parties are now permitted to bring as Western Union and MoneyGram. The legislative program for the organization Wire Transfer companies aggressively tar- such motions, as recently reaffirmed by the for the 108th Congress includes plans for per- get audiences in immigrant communities with U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in sonal meetings with over half of the Members ads promising low rates for international trans- the Cybergenics case, this bill reaffirms that of Congress to try to gain support for issues fers. However, such promises are grossly mis- right under the Code. of interest to seniors and TSCL members. leading particularly for those with ties to Mex- This is pattern of abuse is becoming ever TSCL efforts in these tasks have been boost- ico or other Latin American countries, since more widespread. We must protect the liveli- ed by the recent scholarly study of noted companies do not always clearly disclose hood of the average American worker and economist Dr. John Haldi that verifies the via- extra fees charges for converting dollars into their families and ensure that top executives bility of the Notch. The organization has an Mexican pesos. While large wire service com- are not allowed to pillage a firm and enjoy pro- active website, newsletter and direct mail com- panies typically obtain pesos at bulk bargain tection in bankruptcy that would be denied to munication with its members. rates, they charge a significant currency con- the people who are least to blame for the Just in the first half of 2003, TSCL has version fee to their U.S. customers. The ex- bankruptcy. hosted a press conference in the Capitol, and change rate charged to customers sending

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VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.058 E27PT1 E1378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 U.S. dollars to Mexico routinely varies from strengthen our pride in the ideals on which our THE PARK PROFESSIONALS the benchmark rates by as much as 15 per- flag stands for. PROTECTION ACT cent. The profits from these hidden currency Also this year, in memory of local resident conversion fees are staggering, allowing com- Private First Class Jason Meyer, who hero- HON. NICK J. RAHALL, II panies to reap millions of dollars more than ically gave his life in service to his country in OF WEST VIRGINIA they make from service fees. Iraq, American Associates has supplied a tree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To address these problems, this Act re- to be planted in a local park as a special trib- quires full disclosure of all fees involved in all ute to the fallen soldier. Thursday, June 26, 2003 money-wiring transactions. More specifically, Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker today I am intro- the bill requires that any financial institution or consider it my duty and my privilege to protect ducing legislation to protect the park profes- money transmitting business which initiates an and defend human dignity and the quality of sionals who ‘‘dedicate their careers to pre- international money transfer on behalf of a life for our citizens. I am extremely grateful serving our system of National Parks from the consumer (whether or not the consumer main- that people like Randy and Carol Haney, and Bush Administration’s privatization plan. tains an account at such institution or busi- the staff of American Associates, make my According to the Bush Administration, the ness) shall provide the following disclosures: task easier. I ask my colleagues in the 108th rush to replace National Park Service employ- The exchange rate used by the financial in- Congress to please join me in commending ees with private-sector subcontractors is a stitution or money transmitting business in them for going above and beyond to promote harmless experiment to see if the services connection with such transaction. our great Nation. provided by thousands of dedicated public The exchange rate prevailing at a major fi- f servants could be had more cheaply. The Ad- nancial center of the foreign country whose ministration claims it is considering only a currency is involved in the transaction, as of CORPUS CHRISTI, AN ALL small number of positions and asserts that the close of business on the business day im- AMERICAN CITY taxpayers will see cost savings from this plan. mediately preceding the date of the trans- Unfortunately, this is just not the case. The action (or the official exchange rate, if any, of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Administration’s privatization scheme is so the government or central bank of such for- OF TEXAS vast, so unwarranted and so clumsy that it eign country). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES threatens to undermine both the National Park Service and the resources it was created to All commissions and fees charged by the fi- Thursday, June 26, 2003 nancial institution or money transmitting busi- protect. To avoid this, I am introducing legisla- ness in connection with such transaction. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion to stop the Bush plan. The exact amount of foreign currency to be commend the City of Corpus Christi for the re- The Administration proposes to privatize ap- received by the recipient in the foreign coun- cent accomplishment of being recognized by proximately 1,700 full-time National Park Serv- try, which shall be disclosed to the consumer the National Civic League as an All-America ice employees by the end of next year. While before the transaction is consummated and City. As a resident of Corpus Christi, I can this number alone is troubling, it is only the printed on the receipt given to the consumer. wholeheartedly endorse the concept that Cor- beginning. According to The Washington Post, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- pus Christi represents all the best in an Amer- the Administration has identified approximately port this pro-consumer legislation. ican city. 70% of the current NPS workforce it feels f Corpus Christi is a place where the pace is should be eligible for replacement by private easy and the people are the best there is. It workers. HONORING AMERICAN is peaceful and beautiful with beaches, military And who are the people the Administration ASSOCIATES, INC. bases, high rises and a vibrant business com- is seeking to replace? According to the Direc- munity. tor of the National Park Service, nearly 90% of HON. DALE E. KILDEE Corpus Christi’s presentation included our the men and women potentially eligible for pri- OF MICHIGAN Juvenile Assessment Center (an organization vatization in the Washington, D.C. area are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that helps decrease juvenile crime), Forward minorities and the numbers in areas such as Corpus Christi (an economic development or- Santa Fe and San Francisco are similarly lop- Thursday, June 26, 2003 ganization), the Air Quality Group (Corpus sided. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to Christi is the only major city in Texas to meet Making matters worse, the alleged cost sav- rise before you today on behalf of a group of state and federal air quality standards), and a ings created by replacing these workers is men and women who constantly help others local Junior ROTC team. unproven and unlikely. Despite paying private live the American dream. On July 2, civic and One of the central components of our com- consultants more than $5 million, or about community leaders will gather with the friends munity is our military complex. We often say three thousand dollars per position being con- and families of American Associates, Inc. Real South Texas is ‘‘Navy Country.’’ Four separate sidered, not a single study has been produced Estate Company, to celebrate the company’s bases are incorporated in the Corpus Christi demonstrating even a nickel in savings. Mean- 20th anniversary. area: an army base and three naval bases. while, that $5 million came from funds in- For two decades, American Associates, lo- The military presence in the area contributes tended to pay for the operation and mainte- cated at 1453 N. Elms Road in my hometown 20% to our local economy. nance of our National Parks. of Flint, Michigan, has helped thousands of Corpus Christi conveyed this pride in our Of course, the reason no savings can be families achieve the dream of home owner- military, and demonstrated the importance of demonstrated is that there are no savings to ship. Founded by Randy and Carol Haney, our military community, by incorporating the be had. This entire scheme is based on the they, along with a staff of 40 agents, have nationally recognized efforts of the Flour Bluff premise that you can build a workforce of specialized in finding new, used, and luxury Navy Jr. ROTC into the presentation. dedicated professionals, with the experience, homes for their customers. With the help of a It was the solemn and excellent presen- institutional memory and expertise of the Na- computerized nationwide relocation service, tation of the Jr. ROTC, which has won seven tional Park Service, for less money. You can’t. the company has also been able to identify national titles for excellence, and which led the The description on paper of an NPS em- multi-family, industrial, and commercial prop- way for the city to win the recognition by the ployee’s job doesn’t begin to include all of the erties, and even vacant lands. National Civic League as an All-America City. services that employee performs on the Randy and Carol have also sought to place Corpus Christi is the only city in Texas to ground. Visitors don’t direct their questions a strong influence on America as well. For the receive this distinct honor this year. about plants and animals only to NPS biolo- last 16 years, they, along with 250 volunteers I thank my friend, Robin Hayes of North gists nor do they wait to ask questions regard- from area youth, civic, school, and church Carolina, for introducing the resolution to offi- ing historic preservation until an NPS historian groups, have distributed American flags cially commend the winners of this competition is available. Wildfires and heart attacks don’t throughout neighborhoods in Genesee County in the House of Representatives. happen only when full-time fire fighters or during the July 4th weekend. This year, Amer- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me EMTs are on duty. ican Associates plan to pass out 40,000 flags, and the other co-sponsors of this resolution, The National Park Service challenges all of and to date have distributed approximately all of whom are proud to live in an All-America its employees, regardless of their actual job ti- 350,000. This selfless and patriotic gesture of City, in commending Corpus Christi and the tles, to respond to all kinds of visitor needs, goodwill serves to remind us all to celebrate other nine cities honored by the National Civic and the employees work hard to meet this the freedom we have as Americans, and to League. challenge. This kind of all-out commitment and

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.060 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1379 willingness to pitch in comes from a pas- The centerpiece of the Partnership program the struggle against cancer. Through a good sionate commitment to your job, a commit- is its health screening activities conducted by deal of time and effort, the Luau has earned ment which cannot be bought from the lowest specially trained outreach teams that include a worldwide reputation as one of the finest bidder or adequately described in a want ad. bilingual nurses with both Eastern and West- and most soulful surfing-themed philanthropic What’s more, each unit of our National Park ern healthcare concepts and practices. CCPH events to be found anywhere. The challenge System is unique, both in the resources it of- helps these immigrants overcome language of organizing the Luau year after year is suc- fers and the challenges it faces. Such richness and cultural barriers which prevent them from cessfully accomplished by a passionate grass- and diversity defy a ‘‘one-cheapest-size-fits- receiving the medical assistance they need roots network of local volunteers, many of all’’ approach. The best scientific mind to fur- and deserve. whom are cancer survivors. Additionally, the ther stabilize the Anasazi ruins at Mesa Verde To help raise funds for this worthy cause, Luau is generously supported by a diverse is not the best person to protect endangered CCPH and NYU Downtown Hospital will host collection of prominent, community-minded species in the Dry Tortugas. A private cor- a three-day extravaganza featuring a celebrity companies, organizations and individuals. poration, offering the lowest possible salaries, gala dinner and culminating in the Benefit Va- Since its founding in 1994, the Luau has probably can’t provide either of these people, riety Show. Produced by the Hong Kong Tele- raised more than $1 million to finance prom- much less both of them. vision Broadcasts Limited (TVB), the Benefit ising cancer research projects at the Rebecca The fact is, NPS employees’ salaries are Variety Show is an annual event in its fourth and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center. In scandalously low, their housing is dilapidated year that will be held in New York on July 2002 alone, over $170,000 was raised. Today, and they are frequently asked to pack up their 10th. The festivities are broadcast worldwide, scientists and doctors are making great strides families and move to a park thousands of which helps to display New York’s tremendous in the battle to fight cancer, but the disease miles away. These men and women work in diversity. continues to be one of the most widespread the National Park Service because they love Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues diseases in the United States. We must do our National Parks, and the people who visit them, to join me in recognizing the many individuals part to keep up the fight, and this Luau serves and there is no excess to be wrung from their who work tirelessly to make this event an an- as a perfect means for all San Diegans to get paychecks. While it is appropriate to seek the nual success, including Sir Run Run Shaw, involved. lowest bidder for the uniforms they wear or the Executive Chairman of TVB; George C.K. Liu, I applaud the UCSD Cancer Center Luau equipment they use, allowing the lowest bid- Chairman of the Physician Committee; Mr. and Long Board Invitational for their contin- der to replace their expertise and experience Tim Cheng of the East Buffet and Restaurant; uous efforts in the fight against Cancer. To all will only cheapen our National Parks. Pulchee Ngan, General Manager, Raymond those who have spent countless hours on this The mission of the National Park Service is Miu Productions, Inc.; and Hong Kong Super- important event year after year: Mahalo! I yield back the balance of my time. resource protection and visitor enjoyment, not stars Jerry Lamb, Yumiko Cheng, Maggie profit. To accomplish that mission, the Na- Cheung, Denise Ho, Aaron Kwok, Alan Lam, f tional Park Service needs employees moti- Samantha Lam, Edmond Leung, Gigi Leung, IN RECOGNITION OF MR. SHARAD vated by a love of people and of parks, not of Edwin Siu, Tommy Yuen, and Tim Yuk. I SHAH AND SHARE AND CARE money. The natural, cultural and historic re- would also like to recognize the Chinese Con- FOUNDATION sources contained within our National Parks solidated Benevolent Association, who are the are too valuable to allow the job of protecting grand benefactors of this event and do so HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. them to be traded on the open market. much throughout Chinatown to serve and pro- OF NEW JERSEY My legislation will stop this privatization tect the interests of the Chinese community in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scheme in its tracks and I urge my colleagues New York City. Thursday, June 26, 2003 to support it. I appreciate all the good work that CCPH f does to promote quality health care and I wish Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to them great success with this year’s variety laud the accomplishments of Mr. Sharad IN HONOR OF THE TVB BENEFIT show. Shah, and the organization he helped create, VARIETY SHOW 2003 f The Share and Care Foundation. Share and Care is a unique organization that provides HON. JERROLD NADLER COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNI- medical equipment, food, basic health care, OF NEW YORK VERSARY OF THE UCSD CANCER crisis and disaster relief, youth vocational CENTER LUAU & LONG BOARD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES training, internship programs, scholarships and INVITATIONAL more to those desperately in need. This forum Thursday, June 26, 2003 has been the starting ground for many people, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS and has provided a much-needed service to praise the extraordinary efforts of NYU Down- OF CALIFORNIA lift up underprivileged children and women town Hospital and its Chinese Community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faced with seemingly insurmountable obsta- Partnership for Health program, for all of their cles, and set them on the road to a productive Thursday, June 26, 2003 work in health education, outreach and case life. management throughout lower Manhattan. I Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Share and Care, the brainchild of a small salute them on the occasion of the fourth an- today to honor the University of California— group of Indian-Americans, was born in 1982 nual Hong Kong Television Broadcast Limited San Diego (UCSD) Cancer Center Luau and in New Jersey. More than 50 active volunteers Benefit Variety Show, which raises funds for Long Board Invitational annual event for their are involved in multifaceted projects and serv- this worthy cause. continuous exemplary work in furthering the ices. The volunteers see themselves as cata- Lower Manhattan is a diverse community efforts of cancer treatment and research at the lysts, promoting low cost, high return pro- that welcomes thousands of new immigrants Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer grams at grass root levels. Their 100% volun- every year, especially to the dynamic neigh- Center. teer organization maximizes the utilization of borhood of Chinatown. NYU Downtown Hos- This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the funds for a deserving cause. In the last twenty pital is the only health care facility in the area Luau and Long Board Invitational, which each years this organization has grown over a hun- and works to guarantee that these immigrants year brings together varying groups, from dred fold. have access to quality health care. world-renowned surfing legends to corporate Share and Care has offered its services The hospital has numerous successful out- executives, to unify around the same cause. since the Bhopal tragedy in 1984 to the recent reach programs including the Chinese Com- The many activities of the day include a cere- Gujarat earthquake in 2001. Share and Care munity Partnership for Health (CCPH) pro- mony honoring the recipient of the Queen of aided in building schools, hospitals, training gram. The CCPH works to promote health Makaha Award, recognizing an individual for centers, health camps and blood banks, and care to all the residents of New York’s Chi- his or her efforts to fight cancer and dedication sponsored thousands of students seeking an nese community, including the tens of thou- to helping others in ways that embody the true education. This Foundation has directed more sands of new residents each year. For ten ‘‘aloha’’ spirit. than $5 million in cash and kind donations to years, the CCPH has served more than This year’s 10th Anniversary event serves the victims of the January 2001 earthquake. 80,000 garment and restaurant workers, elder- as a milestone of success and a measure of About 2,500 individuals throughout the United ly Chinese residents and school children in the the many contributions of supporters both in States donated more than $1 million for the ef- Hospital’s service area. and out of the San Diego community toward fort. Additionally, about 50 corporations and

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.064 E27PT1 E1380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 groups collected donations and chose Share Rollcall vote No. 299 on agreeing to the poses (#312). Had I been present, I would and Care to distribute the money in order to passage of H. Con. Res. 209—‘‘yes’’. have voted ‘‘aye.’’ deliver relief to the people of Gujarat. Rollcall vote No. 300 on agreeing to the 2. H.R. 2474—To require that funds made This Foundation is a recognized name that passage of H.R. 2465—‘‘yes’’. available for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 for people trust with their donations and can rely f the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger on for help in the most tragic times. Their nu- Fellowships be administered through the Con- merous community and rehabilitation initiatives MAKE RESEARCH FUNDED BY THE gressional Hunger Center (#313). Had I been have totaled more than $30 million. Mr. PUBLIC AVAILABLE TO THE PUB- present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Speaker, on this day I rise up to acknowledge LIC 3. H.J. Res. 49—recognizing the important a truly remarkable individual and I ask that my service to the Nation provided by the Foreign colleagues join me in honoring Mr. Shah and HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO Agricultural Service of the Department of Agri- his organization for the fine and important OF MINNESOTA culture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary work they have done over the past twenty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (#314). Had I been present, I would have years. voted ‘‘aye.’’ Thursday, June 26, 2003 4. H. Con. Res. 49—expressing the sense f Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, today I will intro- of the Congress that the sharp escalation of HONORING MAYNARD HOLBROOK duce the Public Access to Science Act, PASA, anti-Semitic violence within many participating JACKSON, JR. of 2003, legislation to make federally funded States of the Organization for Security and research available to the public. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound HON. MAX BURNS It is wrong when a breast cancer patient concern and efforts should be undertaken to OF GEORGIA cannot access federally funded research paid prevent future occurrences (#315). Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for by her hard-earned taxes. It is wrong when a family whose child has a rare disease must 5. H. Res. 199—calling on the Government Thursday, June 26, 2003 pay again for access to research their tax dol- of the People’s Republic of China immediately Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lars already paid for. Common sense dictates and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, honor the life of Maynard Holbrook Jackson, we provide the most cutting-edge research to calling on the President of the United States to Jr., and to extend condolences to the family, all who may benefit from it, especially when continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli friends, and business associates of the un- they have already paid for it with their tax dol- for his release, and for other purposes (#316). timely death of an extraordinary man who lars. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ changed the way the world sees the City of The United States Government funds basic 6. H. Res. 294—condemning the terrorism Atlanta. research with the intention and the belief that inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and Mr. Jackson loved Atlanta, the state of the new ideas and discoveries that result will expressing solidarity with the Israeli people in Georgia, and its people. He worked endlessly improve the lives and welfare of the people of their fight against terrorism (#317). Had I been to create a city that many refer to as the the United States and around the world. Our present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ ‘‘Mecca of the South.’’ Because of his tireless government spends $45 billion a year to sup- f devotion, Atlanta’s growth and development port scientific and medical research whose RECOGNIZING UCSD CANCER has gained national prominence. product is new knowledge for the public ben- CENTER A savvy politician and businessman, Mr. efit. We must remember that government Jackson was the first African-American to be funded research belongs to, and should be HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM elected mayor of a major southern city. A readily available to, every person in the United OF CALIFORNIA great champion for diversity, inclusion, and States. Lifting restrictions that prevent the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fairness, he built bridges between racial, eco- widespread sharing of federally funded re- nomic, and social lines that brought a sense of search can only speed scientific advancement. Thursday, June 26, 2003 togetherness to the City of Atlanta and its citi- I urge you to join me by cosponsoring this Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise zens. legislation to require research substantially today to honor The UCSD Cancer Center Mr. Jackson’s dynamic leadership was the funded by the Federal Government to be ineli- Luau and Longboard Invitational. This event driving force in the design, development and gible for copyright protection, and thus avail- brings together surfing legends from around expansion of one of the nation’s busiest air- able in the public domain. the world, celebrities, and corporate execu- ports, Atlanta’s Hartsfield International. In ad- f tives to benefit cancer treatment and research dition, his legacy includes programs that em- at the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Can- powered neighborhoods and a department PERSONAL EXPLANATION cer Center. It features a friendly surfing com- that oversees cultural affairs. He worked tire- petition between sponsored teams, a Polyne- lessly as an advocate of affirmative action and HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK sian-themed party featuring food, entertain- laid the foundation that brought the 1996 Sum- OF NORTH CAROLINA ment, live and silent auctions of surf memora- mer Olympics to Atlanta. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bilia, and a brief ceremony to honor the winner Mr. Jackson was a successful politician and of the Rell Sunn—Queen of Makaha Award. businessman who had a passion for public Thursday, June 26, 2003 This award recognizes an individual for his or service. The death of this remarkable man Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to her efforts to fight cancer and dedication to creates a great void for the City of Atlanta, the participate in the following votes. If I had been helping others in ways that embody the true state of Georgia, and the entire nation. present, I would have voted as follows: ‘‘aloha’’ spirit. f June 24, 2003, Rollcall vote 307, on agree- Since its founding in 1994, the Luau has ing to the Filner amendment, I would have raised more than $1 million for the center. PERSONAL EXPLANATION voted ‘‘no’’. Much of these funds have been used as f ‘‘seed money’’ that finances the initial stages HON. JOHN SULLIVAN of promising cancer research projects and PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF OKLAHOMA helps them qualify for additional funding from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federal or other sources. The Luau also has earned a worldwide rep- Thursday, June 26, 2003 HON. JIM KOLBE OF ARIZONA utation as one of the finest and most soulful Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, due to events IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surfing-themed philanthropic events anywhere. beyond my control I was unable to be present It is organized by a passionate grassroots net- for the following rollcall votes. Had I been able Thursday, June 26, 2003 work of local volunteers (many of whom are to submit my votes, they would have been as Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I at- cancer survivors), and is generously supported follows: tended the funeral of the Honorable Bob by a diverse collection of prominent, commu- Rollcall vote No. 297 on agreeing to the Stump in Phoenix, Arizona and missed votes nity-minded companies, organizations and in- passage of H. Res. 264—‘‘yes’’. on the following measures: dividuals. This year’s event promises to be Rollcall vote No. 298 on agreeing to the 1. S. 858—To extend the Abraham Lincoln extra special, as it is the 10th anniversary of passage of H. Res. 177—‘‘yes’’. Bicentennial Commission, and for other pur- the UCSD Cancer Center Luau.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.067 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1381 This event is especially meaningful to me Village of South Range, which it remains was assassinated. That same month, at least because in the summer of 1998, I am one of today. The Village may have fewer than one two other dissidents were detained on frail al- thousands of men who was diagnosed with thousand residents and winter weather that legations that they were responsible for incit- prostate cancer following a simple prostate- averages fifteen feet of snow, but its people ing the January 29, 2003 anti-Thai riots in specific antigen (PSA) test. During my annual also have warm hearts and a true civic spirit. Phnom Penh, during which the Thai Embassy examination in the summer of 1998, my doctor Led by Village President Michael Rompf, was attacked and damaged. These incidents noted a slight elevation in my PSA test. He they have planned a two week centennial underscore the need for further vigilance. followed up with a sonogram and an MRI, nei- celebration during which South Range will For these reasons, I join the U.S. Depart- ther of which revealed the disease. It was only choose a centennial queen and highlight its ment of State in calling on the Government of after a prostate biopsy that it was determined history with photo exhibits, mine tours, visits to Cambodia to prevent all forms of election co- that I had cancer. Following the diagnosis, in historic sites and a living history re-enactment. ercion and to prosecute perpetrators of vio- consultation with my family, I decided to pur- South Range residents have not forgotten lence. I also share the Department’s hope that sue surgery as my treatment option. I am for- music and dancing, just like the socials that the Cambodian National Election Committee tunate—early detection saved my life. My doc- provided respite from the backbreaking work will demonstrate its neutrality and independ- tor was familiar with PSA results, and I had in the mines for their forebears. They plan ence, fulfill its promise of equal media access, healthcare coverage for my treatments. As a dancing to swing and polka music, and teen and act rapidly to deal with allegations of cancer survivor, I personally understand the dances for the younger crowd. A pasty sup- irregularities during the 30-day election cam- hope that the groundbreaking research pro- per, community flag raising on the Fourth of paign period, on polling day, and during the vides to individuals who are suffering, or who July, a parade, craft and dog shows, slow ballot counting process. have a loved one who is battling a disease. I pitch softball and of course, fireworks will all The people of the United States share the understand the importance of finding better bring community residents and visitors closer aspirations of the people of Cambodia to free ways to diagnose and treat this disease which together. expression, self-determination, and the devel- affects so many people in our nation. On a serious note, a ceremony will re-dedi- opment of an election administration that com- I am proud to support the UCSD Cancer cate South Range’s memorial to war veterans, mands confidence across Cambodian society. Center, and I urge my colleagues to join me the ‘‘Honor Roll,’’ at the Community Center on We sincerely hope that the July 27 elections in recognizing the Luau and Longboard Invita- July 5th. This will mark completion of the res- will be an important step in that process. tional. This event will help to ensure that the toration of the memorial and honor those who f Cancer Center is able to continue to provide served in action from South Range. An ob- quality services to those facing cancer, and to servance of the 50th anniversary of the Ko- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION develop new lifesaving treatments. rean War will follow this ceremony, hosted by AND INFORMATION BLACKOUT ACT OF 2003 f South Range’s VFW Post. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my fellow TRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE OF Members of Congress join me in extending HON. RAHM EMANUEL SOUTH RANGE, MICHIGAN ON warm congratulations to the Village of South OF ILLINOIS THE CENTENNIAL OF ITS FOUND- Range as we celebrate not only the birth of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ING our great nation, but also the contributions and Thursday, June 26, 2003 hard work that made possible South Range’s HON. BART STUPAK 100 years of continued vitality as a commu- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF MICHIGAN nity. South Range and thousands of commu- introduce the ‘‘Identity Theft Protection and In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities like it are truly the bedrock Of our na- formation Blackout Act of 2003.’’ I am proud to offer this legislation on behalf of eighteen of Thursday, June 26, 2003 tional strength. f my Republican and Democratic colleagues in Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the House. congratulate the Village of South Range, REGARDING THE CAMBODIAN As Congress debates reauthorization of the Michigan on 100 years of vibrant community NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS Fair Credit Reporting Act’s preemption provi- life as the Village celebrates the centennial of sions, ordinary Americans are more concerned its founding. HON. JAMES A. LEACH than ever about the privacy of their financial In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt was President, OF IOWA and health information. Moreover, the identity the Wright brothers made their historic first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES theft epidemic continues to disrupt lives and flight on the hills outside Kitty Hawk, and cost families and businesses millions of dol- Henry Ford started the Ford Motor Company Thursday, June 26, 2003 lars. Americans want, need, and expect the with the introduction of the Model A Ford road- Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to note that Federal government to take action to address ster. Cambodia is scheduled to hold its National these issues. Another memorable event of 1903 was the Assembly elections on July 27, 2003, and to In response to this urgent problem, my leg- founding of the Town of South Range by the express our hopes and concerns that the elec- islation establishes methods for preventing Whealkate Mining Company, at the south end toral process be free and fair. The United identity theft and amends the FCRA to protect of the copper range on the Keweenaw Penin- States is strongly committed, not to a par- consumers’ sensitive, private health-related in- sula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. ticular outcome in those elections, but to a formation by safeguarding it from indiscrimi- At the time the Town of South Range was credible process that is fair in its administra- nate use by credit bureaus, financial institu- founded, most of the land within its boundaries tion and execution, and free of the violence, tions, and affiliates. was owned by various copper mining compa- intimidation, and alleged fraud that sadly have This legislation also protects Social Security nies who had flocked to the area with the dis- marred other elections since the 1997 coup in numbers from identity thieves. An individual’s covery of rich copper deposits in the 19th cen- that country. Social Security number has been called the tury. This period in the Keweenaw’s history, On June 10, 2003, the Subcommittee on ‘‘the golden key’’ to financial identity theft. To and the economic and cultural fabric created Asia and the Pacific held a hearing on ‘‘Re- protect this vital key to personal information, by the mines, the miners, their families and cent Developments in Southeast Asia’’ that fo- my legislation institutes national standards the communities that grew up around them is cused in part on the upcoming Cambodian governing the collection, use, display, sale and the story commemorated by the Keweenaw elections. While there have been improve- security of social security numbers by govern- National Historical Park. ments in recent years, such as an updated ment and by private sector entities. Once the Town of South Range was platted, Electoral Law and a new National Election Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to it became possible for hardworking miners and Committee, certain credible concerns persist. join me in cosponsoring the Identify Theft Pro- local people to buy the lots and begin to build Experts at our hearing and other observers tection and Information Blackout Act, and I a community separate from the mining compa- have questioned the independence of the strongly urge the House to consider this im- nies that most of them worked for. As the Election Committee, complained of opposition portant measure as we move closer to reau- town grew, businesses, churches and social politicians’ lack of access to Cambodian mass thorizing the Fair Credit Reporting Act and clubs were created to serve its inhabitants. media, and raised concerns about continuing similar legislation to keep personal financial In 1906 the residents petitioned the Hough- political violence. In February, Om Radsady, and related information private and protected ton County Commissioners to incorporate the an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Hun Sen, from fraud and abuse.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.073 E27PT1 E1382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 CONGRATULATIONS HONORARY The broken-hearted cities, are healed. believe that this legislation puts consumers at DEGREE RECIPIENTS Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary Patricia risk without helping small business owners get McTeague have had dramatic success in cre- health insurance. HON. MARCY KAPTUR ating a new world in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Many of my concerns about AHPs mirror OF OHIO Rendon, an Ecuadorian education, and those of Sandy Praeger, the Kansas Insur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McTeague, an American and a former nun, ance Commissioner. I will quote extensively from her remarks about AHPs made before Thursday, June 26, 2003 have built a school that is a model of both educational excellence and egalitarianism. At the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneur- Mrs. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, it is with the Escuela Nuevo Mondo, which the two women ship Committee on February 5, 2003. greatest pleasure that I congratulate the 2003 began in 1979, the school’s 200 faculty mem- AHPs will not reduce the cost of health in- Honorary Degree recipients from John Carroll bers instruct 1400 tuition-paying students, the surance for small businesses. In fact, the Con- University, Monsignor William Linder, who re- children of affluent Ecuador, in the morning. In gressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that ceived a Doctor of Laws, and the recipients of the afternoon, 900 children of poverty receive H.R. 660 would actually drive up the cost of a Doctorate in Humane Letters, Sonya the same education for free from the coverage for 20 million individuals—80 percent Rendon Blacio and Mary Patricia McTeague. Fundacion Nuevo Mondo. Rendon and of small employers and their families who are America is fortunate to be blessed with citi- McTeague state that Nuevo Mondo is in truth now covered under employer-based health in- zens of their high calibre and profound dedica- ‘‘a social revolution aimed at changing atti- surance plans. The results of this legislation tion. could actually make coverage less affordable Monsignor William Linder has spent his life tudes between social classes and opening doors to offer options to some of the 80 per- for the vast majority of small business workers saving cities and souls. During the Newark who now have coverage. A recent study re- riots of 1967, the New Jersey native, a parish cent of Ecuadorians who otherwise would not have the opportunity for quality education, leased by National Small Business United priest at the time, stepped forward to bring (NSBU) found that AHPs would result in more people together and build trust. He moved medical and social assistance.’’ Today, Nuevo Mondo operates elementary and high schools, than 1 million more uninsured and cause pre- through the battle zone, delivering food and miums to skyrocket for the sickest workers. a commercial bakery, two day care centers, transporting the injured to hospitals. After the Additionally, H.R. 660 will hurt those who two medical centers and vocational training smoke cleared, the priest called together a most need health coverage, and those who group of residents to set about rebuilding the projects. The people of Ecuador continue to employ them. H.R. 660 could actually hurt city they loved. In Newark’s Central Ward, struggle, but Nuevo Mondo has been a bea- those who most need health coverage by al- they formed the New Community Corporation con pointing the way to a new world. lowing AHPs to ‘‘cherry pick’’ only the health- In honor of Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary (NCC) and charged it with the mission of cre- iest, cheapest-to-insure individuals to partici- Patricia McTeague, Professor George Bilgere ating housing and the products and services pate in their plans. Most States prohibit this penned the following poem: that would bring jobs. The NCC has become kind of health insurance discrimination, but the largest and most successful community On the coast of Ecuador, H.R. 660 would preempt these anti-discrimina- Out of poverty and despair, development organization in the United States. A new world is rising, tion measures in most States, allowing AHPs It has brought new life to the old city of New- One classroom at a time to discriminate against those who most need ark, providing housing and jobs for thousands, A Nuevo Mundo, where once coverage. Commissioner Praeger’s remarks il- and creating a community development model Was only a jungle and a dream. lustrate how H.R. 660 would undermine State that is now being studied and emulated At first your idea was simple; reforms in this regard and leave sicker and throughout the world. Monsignor Linder has Build a school for their children higher risk employees out in the cold. won the McArthur Foundation ‘‘Genius’’ fellow- So in the afternoon In order to keep costs low, AHPs would ship, and he has received countless honors in There would, at last, be a classroom have an incentive to target the people who are the course of his remarkable ministry to the For the children of the poor. the least costly to insure—healthy, young peo- people of northern New Jersey. He has said, But you learned over time ple who rarely access health services. By giv- ‘‘I have never really thought of myself as a That the rich, too, are poor, ing AHPs the power to charge higher pre- pastor to only Catholics. I am a pastor of peo- As long as they can’t define miums for less healthy groups and the discre- The word hunger, or explain tion to offer narrower benefits, these bills will ple.’’ What it means to have no shoes, In honor of Monsignor Linder, Professor Or to be unable allow AHPs to deter less healthy groups from George Bilgere penned the following poem: To read the Bible, or a novel, enrolling. Small businesses that employ older, You walked into the battle zone Or your name. disabled or chronically ill individuals would be Of Newark in the sixties Real change, you found, forced to pay more out-of-pocket or left behind A young, audacious, rabble-rousing priest, Comes only when the rich man suffers altogether. As noted above, 80 percent of Hoping to rebuild the city from its core, To learn from the beggar small employers will be left out and will likely To heal its broken heart, to do That they are brothers see their premiums increase as the State-reg- What no one believed you could do. Who can help each other ulated health insurance market loses its The broken-hearted cities, Ease the pain of the world; healthy individuals to AHPs, leaving sicker and The neighborhoods called Hough Only then will come the day older individuals in the State market. And Watts and Spanish Harlem, When the old world passed Are not the parts of America State consumer protections, such as exter- Through hard work and love nal appeals of disputed claims, would be ig- We think of saving And the Gospel of Jesus Christ, When the bombs are falling, Into the new world you dream of nored as well as other guaranteed benefits Or when the flag is waving And are building from the jungle such as maternity care, mammograms, mental Over baseball games in spring. One classroom at a time, health treatment, or diabetes. For many years, Probably there aren’t many flags That Nuevo Mundo, where all I have supported efforts to enact a strong pa- Waving over East St. Louis or Cabrini Green Are brothers and sisters, tients’ bill of rights that would extend con- Or Roxbury or Eight mile, Equal in every way. sumer protections to all Americans. This legis- But it’s hard to know for sure f lation, however, would expose millions of Because no one travels there workers—in both small and large busi- Who doesn’t have to. SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH nesses—who now enjoy the advantages of Only those who have no choice FAIRNESS ACT OF 2003 Live in the broken heart State consumer protections into plans that are Of America. SPEECH OF completely exempt from those protections. But now, thirty-five years later, Fundamentally, AHPs would completely de- A gray-haired, audacious, rabble-rousing HON. DENNIS MOORE stroy the State insurance market. As Commis- priest, OF KANSAS sioner Praeger stated: You watch the Central Ward prosper IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The AHP legislation in Congress would un- While the country watches you, Thursday, June 19, 2003 dermine state reforms and once again frag- Taking hope from the strength and courage, ment the market. Each association would The hard work of one stubborn man, Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposi- create its own risk pool that, due to the ben- One man of vision who understands tion to H.R. 660. It is being promoted by some efits provided, types of business in the asso- That America will not be whole or free in Congress as the silver bullet that will help ciation, or area serviced, could have signifi- Until the cities, small businesses get health insurance, but I cantly lower risk than the general market.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.078 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1383 While the bill does make some effort to re- ting individual insurance markets or con- is gaining wide acceptance, and is being stud- duce ‘‘cherry picking’’ the NAIC believes the sumers at risk. My legislation, in contrast to ied by the Administration. Modern day slavery provisions would be inadequate. the very controversial AHP proposals, could is under assault from all directions. Commissioner Praeger goes on to say: be enacted into law immediately without dis- But Mr. Speaker, we need to do more. In This self-selection is extremely disruptive rupting health insurance markets or regulatory the two-and-a-half years since the enactment to the marketplace and will create a very structures. It would also preserve the rights of the Smith-Gejdenson Act, we have learned unstable situation in an already fragile much more about the phenomena of trafficking small group market, likely reducing the and protections of consumers in States and number of insurers willing to offer coverage ensure that the business of health insurance and how to combat it. It is time to do a thor- in the general market. Insurance is of little remain regulated on the State level. It would ough review of our trafficking statutes and en- use unless the costs of caring for the rel- also give small business owners, like their big sure that we are doing everything we can to atively few can be distributed among the business competitors, the opportunity to band prevent trafficking, protect victims and pros- many who are healthy. together and bargain for better insurance rates ecute traffickers. AHPs would exempt health insurers from and terms. And that is exactly what the Trafficking Vic- State rules that are needed to effectively gov- f tims Reauthorization Act of 2003 accom- ern health insurance companies. AHPs would plishes. Drawing from the conference earlier also be exempt from State solvency laws and INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 2620 TRAF- this year held by the Department of State, this oversight and subject to inadequate standards. FICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION bill authorizes new strategies for prevention, The American Academy of Actuaries has said REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003 including using trafficking victims to identify that the solvency standards for AHPs con- traffickers at the borders and deterring sex tained in H.R. 660 are inadequate, and Com- HON. TOM LANTOS tourism, which is part of the fuel of sex slavery missioner Praeger’s testimony underscores OF CALIFORNIA around the world. It increases protection by these concerns. Her testimony states that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES making measured expansions of the visa cat- solvency standards under the bill are ‘‘woefully Thursday, June 26, 2003 egory for trafficking victims and related provi- inadequate’’ and goes on to predict ‘‘If a na- sions to better enable cooperation, particularly tionwide AHP were offered to a large associa- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today I proudly with respect to state and local trafficking pros- tion, a capital surplus of only $2 million would joined my good friend from New Jersey, the ecutions, which are increasingly the front line result in disaster.’’ Supporters of H.R. 660 Chairman of the Veterans Committee and the of law enforcement in this area. And it en- claim that the Department of Labor has suffi- Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Inter- hances prosecution of traffickers by, for exam- cient resources to oversee the new plans and national Relations, in introducing H.R. 2620, ple, ensuring that trafficking is treated like the prevent insolvencies and fraud. Commissioner the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthoriza- organized crime that it is. Perhaps most criti- Praeger believes that this is not the case. She tion Act of 2003. cally, it demonstrates Congressional commit- notes that ‘‘The Department of Labor has nei- Mr. Speaker, in the 106th Congress, Mr. ment to fighting this scourge by authorizing ther the resources nor the expertise to regu- Smith and our former colleague, Sam Gejden- additional funds for U.S. agencies to combat late insurance products.’’ son of Connecticut, spent enormous energy to this human rights crisis around the world. More than 500 organizations—including pass the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of Mr. Speaker, I salute Congressman SMITH, many of the major consumer and health care 2000. I was proud to be an original co-sponsor Congressman PITTS and Congresswoman provider organizations—have voice their oppo- of that landmark legislation. It is wise to recall SLAUGHTER for the vision they are showing sition to this legislation. The legislation is also where we were just a few short years ago with today by joining me in this fight against traf- strongly opposed by the Nation’s Republican respect to trafficking of persons. The CIA esti- ficking in human beings. Just as we made a and Democratic governors, attorneys general mated that 50,000 people were being traf- real difference two-and-a-half years ago, we and insurance commissioners. Additionally, ficked into the United States each year and can accelerate our fight against modern-day many in the small business community oppose being held in conditions that amounted to slavery. I urge all my colleagues to join in this H.R. 660, including the National Small Busi- modern day slavery. They were being forced fight. to labor in our fields, to work endless hours in ness United (NSBU), which has voiced its op- f position to this legislation because it would sweatshops, and to serve in sexual slavery in hurt, not help, many small employers. They cities across our land. U.S. prosecution of traf- BILL TO MAKE PERMANENT THE cite a recent study by Mercer found that AHPs fickers faltered because attorneys in our De- EXPANDED EXPENSING BENE- would result in more than 1 million more unin- partment of Justice did not have the right tools FITS PROVIDED TO SMALL BUSI- sured and cause premiums to skyrocket for to pursue the new forms of trafficking, which NESSES UNDER THE JOBS AND the sickest workers. often relied on threats, not chains, and on GROWTH TAX RELIEF REC- I do understand that small employers are document fraud, not bills of sale. Overseas, ONCILIATION ACT OF 2003 clamoring for relief from the high cost of health millions of people were being used as chattel, care, and I support efforts to improve individ- and the brothels of Bombay and Bangkok HON. WALLY HERGER uals’ and small businesses’ ability to obtain were overflowing with prostitutes, many young OF CALIFORNIA quality health insurance. I have introduced girls, who were forced to provide sex. Govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 1937, the Small Business Health Insur- ments were barely aware of what was hap- ance Availability Act. This bill would do several pening to their own people, and where they Thursday, June 26, 2003 things to help uninsured Americans who work were, they usually blamed the victims and for- Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, last year Con- for small businesses get adequate health care. got about them. And the international commu- gress, working together with President Bush, My legislation would establish a tax credit to- nity was just starting to fashion an inter- enacted into law the Jobs and Growth Tax Re- ward the purchase of health insurance for all national agreement to address the horrors of lief Reconciliation Act of 2003. Among other small employers who choose to offer it. The trafficking. provisions, this new law strengthens and ex- credit will reimburse 20 percent of health in- Today the picture is visibly brighter. Be- pands the expensing provisions afforded to surance costs, up to $400 per year for individ- cause of the enactment of the Smith-Gejden- small businesses under section 179 of the In- uals and $1000 for family coverage. Busi- son Act, the Attorney General is prosecuting ternal Revenue Code. As such, the law en- nesses can get an additional 10 percent tax cases from American Samoa to New Jersey courages small businesses to make new cap- credit (up to 30 percent total) if they join in a and has recently achieved the first conviction ital investments, thus spurring our economy Health Benefit Purchasing Coalition, which under the new tools provided by that Act right and creating jobs. I believe Congress should provides small employers a way to pool re- here in the DC metropolitan area. Victims are make this provision permanent and today I am sources, negotiate collectively with insurers, coming forward because of the federal bene- introducing the ‘‘Small Business Expensing and administer health plans for small employer fits we are offering to them, treating them like Permanency Act of 2003’’ to do just that. groups. In order to foster innovation on the the refugees that they are. The naming of Specifically, the Jobs and Growth Act in- State level, the bill creates State grant pro- countries that are not making significant efforts creases from $25,000 to $100,000 the amount grams for initiatives that expand health insur- to combat trafficking and the threat of sanc- of new investment a business can expense— ance to the uninsured through market innova- tions against them are forcing measurable or deduct from income—in a given year. The tions. changes in the way that governments around new law also increases—from $200,000 to I believe that we must help uninsured Amer- the world are facing this modern day form of $400,000—the amount of total investment a icans to obtain health insurance while not put- slavery. A new international criminal protocol business can make in a year and still qualify

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If The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthor- $300,000 to the Organization for Security the higher expensing limits are good for our ization Act (TVPRA) would address these and and Cooperation in Europe for trafficking pre- nation’s small businesses over the next two other areas of concern, would authorize fund- vention and legal reform programs; years, they should be good for small busi- ing to continue our government’s efforts $15 million to the Department of Justice for nesses indefinitely. against trafficking, and would build upon the assistance to victims in the United States and Small businesses truly are the backbone of experience of implementing the TVPA to refine $250,000 for anti-trafficking training activities our economy, representing more than half of U.S. laws and practices to better fulfill the in- at the International Law Enforcement Acad- all jobs and economic output. We should not tent of that law. Specifically, the TVPRA would emies (ILEAs); take small business vitality for granted, how- enhance the prevention of human trafficking $15 million to the President for foreign vic- ever. Rather, our tax laws should support by: tim assistance (prevention activities); $15 mil- small businesses in their role as the engines Requiring that U.S. Government contracts lion for assistance to foreign countries to meet of innovation, growth, and job creation. relating to international affairs contain clauses the minimum standards to combat trafficking; Mr. Speaker, in difficult economic times, we authorizing termination by the United States if $300,000 for research; and $250,000 for anti- must do all we can to encourage new invest- the contractor engages in human trafficking or trafficking training activities at the ILEAs; and ment and job creation by creating certainty procures commercial sexual services while the $10 million to the Department of Labor. and predictability for America’s small business contract is in force; Mr. Speaker, the Trafficking Victims Protec- owners. The ‘‘Small Business Expensing Per- Promoting innovative trafficking prevention tion Act of 2000 enjoyed broad, bipartisan manency Act of 2003’’ will help accomplish initiatives, such as border interdiction pro- support in both Houses of Congress. We are this worthy goal. I applaud the administration grams; and making progress in our battle against modern for its consistent leadership on this issue, and Requiring airlines to inform passengers day slavery, but clearly there is still much work I look forward to working with my colleagues about U.S. laws against sex tourism. to be done by government authorities, by civil to enact this much-needed legislation. The TVPRA would enhance protections for society, by our faith communities, and by all f trafficking victims by: men and women of good will. As lawmakers, Allowing Federal, State, or local law en- we have the opportunity to make our contribu- H.R. 2620: TRAFFICKING VICTIMS forcement authorities to certify, for the purpose tion to this endeavor. I strongly urge my col- PROTECTION REAUTHORIZATION of receiving benefits, that a victim of trafficking leagues to support this commonsense reau- ACT has cooperated in the investigation or pros- thorization bill to support and enhance the ecution of trafficking crimes; good work which has been undertaken. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Allowing trafficking victims to sue their traf- f OF NEW JERSEY fickers in U.S. courts; RECOGNIZING MARY ELLEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eliminating the requirement that a victim of DESANTOS Thursday, June 26, 2003 trafficking between the ages of 15 and 18 must cooperate with the investigation and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, prosecution of his or her trafficker in order to HON. HILDA L. SOLIS today I am introducing the Trafficking Victims be eligible for a T-visa; OF CALIFORNIA Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003, which Allowing benefits and services available to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is intended to improve the United States ef- victims of trafficking to be available for their Thursday, June 26, 2003 forts in combating the scourge of human traf- family members legally entitled to join them in ficking. I am very pleased to have Congress- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay United States; and tribute to an individual who has dedicated over men LANTOS, ranking member of the Inter- Providing for the confidentiality of T-visa ap- national Relations Committee, Congressman twenty-five years of her life to public edu- plications. cation, Mary Ellen DeSantos, on the occasion PITTS and Congresswoman SLAUGHTER, join The TVPRA would enhance prosecution of me as original cosponsors. of her retirement. trafficking-related crimes by: DeSantos’ remarkable contributions as an According to a recently released U.S. Gov- Permitting federal anti-trafficking statutes to educator with the Los Angeles County Office ernment estimate, 800,000 to 900,000 women, be used to prosecute acts of trafficking involv- of Education are well known. Her leadership children, and men fall victim to international ing foreign commerce or occurring in the spe- has proven invaluable in implementing innova- trafficking each year and end up prisoners of cial maritime or territorial jurisdiction of the tive approaches to improve the quality of edu- slavery like practices in the commercial sex in- United States; cation for language minority students in the dustry, domestic servitude, sweatshops, and Making human trafficking crimes predicate Los Angeles County area utilizing the Title I agricultural farms, among other destinations. offenses for RICO charges; and In October 2000, we adopted the Trafficking and Title VII program. Encouraging the use of International Law DeSantos has taken on many roles in the Victims Protection Act (TVPA), P.L. 106–386. Enforcement Academies to train foreign law private and public education sector in Arizona As a result of that law, the U.S. Government enforcement authorities, prosecutors and and California. Over the course of twenty-five allocated $68.2 million last year to combat members of the judiciary regarding human years she has been a primary and secondary trafficking in human beings. In the past two trafficking. education teacher, director of state categorical years, federal prosecutors initiated prosecu- The TVPRA would improve the U.S. Gov- programs, bilingual coordinator, and a voca- tions of 79 traffickers—three times as many as ernment’s response to trafficking by: tional teacher trainer. in the two previous years. Nearly 400 sur- Encouraging critical research initiatives; Mary Ellen DeSantos’ hard work has en- vivors of trafficking in the United States have Mandating a report on Federal agencies’ im- riched the lives of over eight thousand stu- received assistance, facilitated by the Depart- plementation of the TVPA; dents. Her numerous contributions will not be ment of Health and Human Services, to begin Designating that the Director of the State forgotten. recovering from their trauma and to rebuild Department Office to Monitor and Combat their shattered lives. Thanks to the efforts of Trafficking shall have the rank of Ambassador- f the State Department, USAID, and the spot- at-Large; and TRIBUTE TO FABIUS-POMPEY light put on the issue through the annual Traf- Prohibiting the use of funds to promote, BOYS BASEBALL TEAM ficking in Persons Report, governments world- support, or advocate the legalization or prac- wide have also begun taking significant ac- tice of prostitution. HON. JAMES T. WALSH tions against human trafficking. The TVPRA would reauthorize appropria- OF NEW YORK Despite these substantive inroads, people tions for each of FY 2004 and 2005: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue to be bought and sold in modern day $4 million to the Interagency Task Force to slavery. Victims continue to face obstacles in Monitor and Combat Trafficking; Thursday, June 26, 2003 the process of securing needed assistance. $15 million to the Department of Health and Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in We are not yet addressing trafficking in per- Human Services; recognition of the stellar Varsity Boys Baseball sons as an organized crime activity. We have To the Secretary of State, $15 million for as- Team of Fabius-Pompey High School, winners not yet aggressively targeted sex tourism as a sistance for victims in other countries; $15 mil- of the Class C New York State Championship.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.085 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1385 This year the Boys Baseball Team earned to encourage not just better, but full, coopera- The boys’ team acquired the 12th state title their 6th consecutive Section 3 title, as well as tion with the Tribunal, which Secretary Powell in West Genesee boys lacrosse history. their second State Champion title. These had assured Mr. CARDIN and myself in cor- Coached for the last 28 years by Mike awards are only fitting, since at the end of respondence was a position we all shared. Messere, this team has a lot to be proud of, their Spring 2003 season they were on a 55– The crimes which occurred were too severe having beaten the No. 1 ranked team in the game winning streak in their own Patriot Divi- and too horrendous to allow those responsible state. sion. Coach Shawn May certainly has much in to escape justice. On behalf of the people of the entire 25th which to be proud. f District of New York State, I would like to con- On behalf of the entire 25th District of New gratulate the following champions on their in- York State, I would like to congratulate the fol- RECOGNIZING ANTONIO R. credible victories: lowing champions: Christopher Blanck, Erik VILLARAIGOSA Girls: Eileen Gagnon, Samantha Falcone, Dodge, John DeMetro, Mathew Morse, Mitch- Kelsey Campbell, Shannon Burke, Meghan ell Morse, Seth Woodford, Brett Farewell, HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Burgoon, Katie Donovan, Lyndsay Moore, Keith Fields, Andrew Ford, James Spicer, OF CALIFORNIA Jacquie Griffin, Kendall Tupper, Betsy Joshua Truax, Joseph Wilcox, Brendan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bubnack, Kelly Nelson, Coileen O’Hara, Ash- Blanck, Coach Shawn May, and Assistant ley Didio, Kathryn Keneally, Julie Fabrizio, Thursday, June 26, 2003 Coaches Josh Virgil, Kevin Carroll, and Rich Eireann Byrne, Lauren Delprato, Beth Elmer, Kuty. Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Lindsay Hamann, Jamie Boulton, Kelly Duffy, f ognize an outstanding individual who has Lisa McCarthy, Keelin Hollenbeck, Lori made significant contributions to improve the CERTIFICATION OF ASSISTANCE Pietraszek, Head Coach Bob Elmer and As- quality of life of the constituents of California’s TO SERBIA sistant Coach Dan Hallinan; 32nd Congressional District, Antonio Boys: Mike Malfitano, David Osier, Joel Villaraigosa. Derrigo, Brian Cast, Jake Moulton, Jed Bebee, HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Antonio Villaraigosa is a visionary, caring Josh Begley, Kevin Hennigan, Brian Stanton, OF NEW JERSEY and progressive public servant. Throughout Andrew Hanover, Alex Bily, Cheney Raymond, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his professional career, Antonio Villaraigosa Dan Bolestra, Pat McCormack, Jeff Murphy, Thursday, June 26, 2003 has held various leadership positions in the Drew Dabrowski, Tom Donahue, Kiel Moore, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, the public sector and the labor movement. He Michael Paul Solomon, Marc Cizenski, Andrew U.S. Department of State last week made its served on the boards of the Southern Cali- Sugar, Bill Gleason, Casey Rotella, Chris determination to certify compliance by the fornia Rapid Transit District and the Metropoli- Bulawa, Brian Cummings, Chris Duffy, Sean Government of Serbia and Montenegro with tan Transportation Authority. In 1994, he was Leahy, Brian Calabrese, Bob Toms, Michael the terms of section 578 of the Consolidated elected to the California State Assembly rep- Malone, Mark Keida, Matt Cassalia, Tom Appropriations Resolution (P.L. 108–7). This resenting the 45th District of Los Angeles, and Geiss, Head Coach Mike Messere, and Assist- section conditions certain bilateral assistance four years after was elected Speaker of the ant Coach Bob Deegan. to Serbia on progress in three areas, although Assembly. As Speaker of the Assembly he f by far the most critical being cooperation with was credited with fostering an unprecedented the International Criminal Tribunal for the era of bipartisanship. FISHING QUOTA STANDARDS ACT former Yugoslavia. As a true coalition-builder, Antonio OF 2003 I agree with the Department’s assessment Villaraigosa spearheaded a $9.1 billion initia- that progress has been made, especially since tive to rebuild and modernize California HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN March. In particular, I welcomed action earlier schools, a $2.1 billion initiative to provide OF MAINE this month by the Serbian authorities to appre- parks and open space throughout the state, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a state health insurance program, hend Veselin Svjilancanin, indicted by the Tri- Thursday, June 26, 2003 bunal for the 1991 massacre near Vukovar in ‘‘Healthy Families.’’ Croatia. Although there was resistance, this On June 28, 2003, Antonio Villaraigosa will Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I join my col- action was a success and signaled what is be sworn in as Los Angeles City leagues Mr. ROBERT SIMMONS, Mr. WILLIAM perhaps a new determination by Belgrade to Councilmember representing the 14th District. DELAHUNT, Mrs. LOIS CAPPS, Mr. MICHAEL transfer all remaining indictees. Having been Some of his priorities include community safe- CAPUANO, Mr. SAM FARR, Mr. EDWARD MAR- in Vukovar, along with my good friend and col- ty, economic development, environmental KEY, Mr. GEORGE MILLER, and Ms. LYNN league Mr. WOLF, just before the city fell to issues and constituent services. His out- WOOLSEY in introducing the ‘‘Fishing Quota Serb forces, I am glad to see all three indicted standing accomplishments and efforts to im- Standards Act of 2003.’’ by the Tribunal for this crime will be tried in prove his community are inspiring and worth From 1996 until 2002, Congress placed a The Hague. honoring. moratorium on new quota programs, programs Nevertheless, Mr. Speaker, I am concerned f which place limits on the amount of the total that the Department’s determination was the allowable catch that a fisherman may harvest wrong one to make. While progress has been TRIBUTE TO WEST GENESEE VAR- within a particular fishery. The purpose of the made, it remains insufficient. Still at large and SITY BOYS AND GIRLS LA- moratorium was to protect fishermen, coastal believed to have been in Serbia are several CROSSE TEAMS communities, and the marine environment other persons, including Ratko Mladic and oth- from the negative effects of unregulated quota ers—Ljubisa Beara, Vujadin Popovic, Ljubomir HON. JAMES T. WALSH systems by giving Congress an opportunity to Borovcanin, Vinko Pandurevic and Drago OF NEW YORK develop national standards. When left un- Nikolic—indicted by the Tribunal for their con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES checked, quota systems can give unfair ad- vantages to the highest bidder—leaving the nection to the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in Thursday, June 26, 2003 which thousands of innocent people were exe- family fishermen out in the cold. Quota pro- cuted. Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in grams can also create over-consolidation of I am concerned, deeply concerned, that recognition of the high achievements of the the industry, negative impacts on local com- these individuals will continue to evade justice boys and girls lacrosse teams from West Gen- munities and individual fishermen, and over- while officials in Belgrade may get the impres- esee High School. For the second year in a harvesting of the resource. When the morato- sion they have done enough. Clearly, they row, both teams battled their way to the New rium expired last September, no national have not. Mr. Speaker, I would urge Serbian York State Class A Lacrosse State Champion- standards had been put in place, leaving re- authorities to take the action necessary to re- ships, and brought home the title. gional fishery management councils free to move ‘‘cooperation with the Tribunal’’ as an Having won the title for the third year in a develop new quota programs. outstanding issue in our bilateral relationship. row, the girls team also earned the honor of That is why we are introducing the ‘‘Fishing In doing so, they will also continue to help being the first Division I team ever to take Quota Standards Act of 2003.’’ This Act allows Serbia emerge from Slobodan Milosevic’s leg- home three successive state championships. for the establishment of fishing quota systems acy of nationalist hatred. Led by Coach Bob Elmer, the Lady Wildcats if they allocate quota fairly among fishermen, In the meantime, Mr. Speaker, I also urge completed their season by adding number 67 prevent excessive consolidation, and include the State Department to use remaining levers to their ongoing winning streak. management measures designed to ensure

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.090 E27PT1 E1386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 the sustainability of the fishery. Both quota sort and Waterpark, a new riverwalk, a com- While we lost on points, or a point system systems and share holders must come under munity amphitheater, and a conference center. used to help minorities compete for slots, the periodic review to ensure adherence to the Enthusiasm for this project has been infec- decision by the high court affirms the United goals of the program. Standards legislation tious. It has spread to Main Street where ac- States Constitution on the side of balancing must be passed as soon as possible to avoid tivities are beginning to flourish with the open- the scales of fairness, not on the side of con- any future negative results from quota sys- ing of new businesses, including several new tinuing the unfairness built into a system that tems developed without any standards at all. restaurants. The entire business community in allows the racially privileged to continue their This Act allows for the establishment of fish- Dubuque and the surrounding area is already reign. ing quota systems within a fishery manage- seeing a positive economic impact due to this The white ruling class in America was built ment plan or plan amendment if such sys- project. Dubuque’s spirit of partnership, com- in large part on slavery and its aftermath— tems: munity pride and determination have helped slave wages, and as long as America depends Are voted on and approved by fishermen the city to grow. They have found a way to tie on the beneficence of gatekeepers who are in- who hold a permit to fish in the fishery and together Iowa’s best strengths—our people sensitive to the history of this nation and the crew who derive seventy-five percent of their and our rich natural resources—to serve as an long-term effects of American apartheid, then income from the fishery subject to the pro- example to other cities of what can be accom- the problem of racial disparity will continue. posed fishing quota system. plished. Affirmative action is one tool that can help Mr. Speaker, I wish to personally commend Include management measures designed to make-up for years of deprivation by helping Mayor Terry Duggan and other local elected ensure the sustainability of the fishery and people of color hurdle racial pitfalls in less officials for their leadership in Dubuque’s revi- provide additional and substantial conservation time than would normally take many more talization. Additionally, this project would not benefits to the fishery. generations to remove,’’ he said. To wait for be possible without the very diligent work of Allocate quota to distribute the public re- the goodness of human nature to rise to the Jerry Enzler and Teri Goodmann. Thanks in source fairly. top and result in racial fairness, is not judi- Not allow anyone to hold an excessive large part to Jerry’s work, the museum is now an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and cious governance. It took the courts to help share of quota. undo segregation and it will take the courts to Reserve an allocation to new entrants into last year was named by the U.S. Department of Transportation to be the official interpretive help maintain justice. Sometimes only laws the fishery. compel people to do the right thing. Without Minimize, to the maximum extent prac- center for the Mississippi’s Great River Road. Dubuque has been well served by Mayor compulsion, many people of all races will sub- ticable, negative social and economic impacts mit to whatever decisions that favors them, of the system on local communities. Duggan, the city council, Jerry, Teri, and the countless others who have been undaunted in even decisions made at the expense of weak- Ensure adequate enforcement, manage- er, less fortunate, powerless people. ment, and data collection of the system. their efforts to obtain financial assistance for the museum from individuals, private indus- Good law creates balance and for these Be effective for a set period, 7 years. A sys- times, affirmative action is good law. It ad- tem can be altered or renewed to respond to tries and government officials. I am proud to have played a part in making dresses the needs of a disparaged group that fishery management issues and to ensure the has been historically discriminated against sustainability of fish stocks. this project a reality and look forward to at- tending the Grand Opening. I believe Dubuque based on race. To overlook that reality is to f serves as a great example of what a commu- impose a new form of segregation. According NATIONAL RIVER MUSEUM AND nity can do when it identifies goals and pur- to Pete Williams, NBC news correspondent for AQUARIUM GRAND OPENING sues them. At one time the phrase often used MSNBC News, the 5–4 ruling that favored the in the city was, ‘‘will the last person out please university’s law school, noted that ‘‘race can HON. JIM NUSSLE shut off the lights?’’ What a difference less be one of many factors that colleges consider than 20 years have made! The city now calls when selecting their students, while, at the OF IOWA itself, ‘‘Masterpiece on the Mississippi.’’ It is same time, knocking down a similar lawsuit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES truly a masterpiece of natural beauty, historical over the university’s undergraduate program.’’ Thursday, June 26, 2003 value, and residents bursting with pride and An Associated Press summary said the two Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to enthusiasm. Dubuque, your lights are on for split decisions means ‘‘minority applicants may offer my deepest congratulations to a commu- the whole world to see and experience. be given an edge when applying for admis- nity I have had the honor of representing since f sions to universities, but limited how much a I took office in January of 1991. Tomorrow Du- factor race can play in the selection of stu- SUPREME COURT RULING ON AF- dents. The high court struck down a point sys- buque, Iowa will pass a milestone in its history FIRMATIVE ACTION IS A JUST, with the official opening of its National Mis- tem used by the University of Michigan, but FAIR DECISION IN SOCIETY did not go as far as opponents of affirmative sissippi River Museum and Aquarium. WHERE RACIAL DISPARITY IS The Mississippi River has already drawn action had wanted. The court approved a sep- STILL THE ROOT OF MANY arate program used at the University of Michi- more than 1 million visitors to the City of Du- PROBLEMS buque. This community chose to make its gan law school that gives race less promi- story of the river a cornerstone of urban re- nence in the admissions decision-making newal by investing millions of dollars to revi- HON. WM. LACY CLAY process.’’ talize the river front. The June 28 opening rep- OF MISSOURI In April, I noted that affirmative action today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resents the community’s dedication to growing really means affirmative access for minorities, its tourism industry. For more than 12 years Thursday, June 26, 2003 a group of Americans that was systemically Dubuque has worked to create a world-class Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my denied access to education and society in center to educate residents and tourists alike joy over the 5–4 ruling by the United States general, for hundreds of years. about the Mississippi River, its science and Supreme Court that favors affirmative action What I don’t think some people realize is cultural history. based on race. It is the right decision at the that affirmative action is not new. While affirm- This project enjoys rare, unified and vig- right time. The Supreme Court ruling on af- ative action seems like something out of the orous support from local government, the busi- firmative action is a just, fair decision in a so- ordinary, historically, it is not new. ness community, and residents. During difficult ciety where racial disparity continues to feed Segregation was affirmative action for economic times in the 1980s, the people of problems rooted in racial injustice. It is the whites. And when it comes to getting into col- Dubuque came to understand all too well that right decision at the right time. lege, there is affirmative action (even quotas) being subject to a single economic sector’s On Monday, the Supreme Court announced for athletes, intellectuals, artists and the chil- peaks and valleys hinders a city’s self-suffi- its ruling in a case where white applicants dren of the rich, just to name a few categories. ciency. The years of planning for the museum sued the University of Michigan law school, al- Only when minorities were added to the list of have been a catalyst for change by redirecting leging the use of race was an illegal quota beneficiaries has affirmative action become a the economy toward tourism and making Du- system. The case, Grutter v. Michigan, has problem.’’ buque a more viable community. Significant been called the most important civil rights Former U.S. Education Secretary Richard changes are happening in the area adjacent to case in 25 years because it challenged the W. Riley noted in mid–2002 that a study pub- the museum known as the Port of Dubuque. use of racial preferences in school admis- lished by the Educational Testing Service, en- These changes include The Grand Harbor Re- sions. titled ‘‘Crossing the Great Divide,’’ stated that

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.094 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1387 by the year 2015 the nation’s college cam- essential ingredient is accurate intelligence. It bassador to Africa to check its validity; the puses will be missing 250,000 African Ameri- can’t be founded on theory or suspicion—it ambassador determined the evidence was un- cans and 550,000 Hispanic undergraduates, needs fact. Without that, the world will be un- reliable; and the CIA communicated this report ‘‘because we did not prepare them to do col- able to distinguish preemptive warfare from or- to the Vice President’s office. lege-level work. (If) the economy continues to dinary aggression. Other accounts, such as those by Nicholas demand ever-higher skills for good jobs, mi- The House and Senate Intelligence Commit- Kristof in the New York Times, reach the norities will have to run faster just to stay in tees have already begun the process of as- same conclusion. According to a June 13, place.’’ sessing the intelligence community’s perform- 2003, Knight Ridder News Service report by Mr. Speaker, we know we cannot easily leg- ance, and the Independent Commission we Jonathan Landay: ‘‘Three senior administration islate away racism in the heart and minds of would create here would supplement that valu- officials said Vice President DICK CHENEY and people. However, you can legislate and inter- able effort. some officials on the National Security Council pret in the courts, a road map that bypasses It appears, however, that the Intelligence staff and at the Pentagon ignored the CIA’s individual racism and institutionalizes oppor- Committees will not be assessing how the warning and argued that Bush and others tunity and affirmative access, for all. Racism in Bush Administration used the intelligence in- should include the allegation in their case America does not exist in isolation. It’s sys- formation it received. Representative PORTER against Hussein.’’ temic existence calls for affirmative action re- GOSS, the Chairman of the House Intelligence The White House has asserted that the garding race if we are to keep the doors open Committee, said, ‘‘I’m not going into what the President’s State of the Union address was for those who were once summarily denied customer did with the intelligence.’’ I disagree closely vetted by intelligence officials. But if entrance to a chance to live better lives. with that approach, and that review will also this is so, what did these officials commu- f be an important part of the Independent Com- nicate to the President and his White House mission’s responsibilities. advisors and how did the White House re- REGARDING LEGISLATION TO ES- It is profoundly important that the President, spond? NPR has reported that early drafts of TABLISH THE INDEPENDENT the Vice President, and other senior Adminis- the President’s State of the Union address COMMISSION ON INTELLIGENCE tration officials accurately portray intelligence that contained the forged evidence were re- ABOUT IRAQ information. There is no question more grave viewed by senior intelligence officials, who ob- than whether our Nation should go to war. jected to the inclusion of the evidence. Ac- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN When the topic is whether to commit our cording to NPR, the White House ignored their OF CALIFORNIA armed forces to battle, Congress and the objections. Instead, the White House response IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American public need to able to rely was to keep the forged evidence in the Thursday, June 26, 2003 unquestioningly on the accuracy and veracity speech, but to change the wording so that the of the information from the President and evidence was attributed to British sources. Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- other Administration officials. Another question raised by the official White troducing legislation to establish the Inde- Unfortunately, serious concerns have al- House account is why the White House hasn’t pendent Commission on Intelligence about ready been raised regarding how the Bush taken disciplinary action against the CIA Direc- Iraq. This Commission is necessary to restore Administration handled intelligence information tor and other intelligence officials. If the White the confidence of the American public and the on threats posed by Iraq in the months leading House was kept in the dark about something international community regarding the Bush up to the conflict. One of the main questions as fundamental as forged nuclear evidence— Administration’s use of intelligence information that has emerged is whether White House offi- as Condoleezza Rice maintains—this would about Iraq. cials manipulated or deliberately ignored key be an extraordinarily serious failure by the in- I am joined in introducing this bill by Rep- intelligence on Iraq. The Administration’s re- telligence community. Shouldn’t those respon- resentative MARTIN FROST, Representative sponses to date have been incomplete and in- sible face equally serious consequences? RON KIND, and 20 other members who sup- consistent, and have raised a host of new Other significant questions regarding the ported President Bush when he asked for con- questions. forged documents remain unanswered. For gressional authorization to use force in Iraq. For months, I have been asking a simple example, in some statements, the Administra- We were allies of the President when he want- question: Why did the President cite forged tion has asserted that ‘‘additional evidence’’ ed authority to go to war. And we are allies of evidence about Iraq’s efforts to obtain nuclear supported the claim about Iraq’s attempts to the President today in the ongoing fight materials from Africa in his State of the Union purchase uranium in Africa. Yet the only evi- against terrorism. address? dence the Administration provided to the IAEA For us, this issue is not about whether we Yet I have been unable to get an answer to to support its claims was the forged docu- were right to go to war in Iraq. We voted for this basic question. Instead, the Administration ments. And despite my repeated requests for the war resolution. And it is not about whether has provided only murky and conflicting expla- this other evidence, the Administration has yet biological or chemical weapons will ultimately nations regarding the use of forged evidence to provide it. What is the other evidence? And be found in Iraq. Instead, we are introducing by the President and other top Administration why didn’t the President and other Administra- this bill because it is now clear we had an in- officials. tion officials cite to it instead of to the for- excusable breakdown in our intelligence sys- The first Administration explanation, as de- geries? tem prior to the Iraq war. We need to know scribed in the Washington Post on March 8, And then there is the question of the De- how and why this happened, so that we can 2003, was ‘‘we fell for it.’’ cember 19 fact sheet by the State Depart- make sure it never happens again. But we now know that wasn’t true. Multiple ment. This fact sheet—which received front- We need to know whether the breakdown press accounts have reported that CIA ana- page coverage in the media—repeated the was caused by problems within our intel- lysts doubted the validity of the evidence long fake evidence that Iraq sought to import ura- ligence agencies, and whether they failed to before the President’s State of the Union ad- nium from Africa. When I wrote the President do their jobs competently and responsibly. If, dress and had communicated those doubts to about this, the State Department responded as some in the Administration have hinted, es- the White House. Other press accounts have as follows: ‘‘The December 19 fact sheet was sential information was withheld from the reported that State Department analysts also a product developed jointly by the CIA and the President, we need to discover who did that concluded in 2002 that the evidence was State Department.’’ and hold them accountable. bogus. But according to a senior intelligence official If we find that the intelligence community did National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice quoted in the Washington Post, the CIA ob- their job well, then we need to know whether then asserted that ‘‘maybe someone knew jected to the inclusion of the fake evidence in Bush Administration officials either ignored or down in the bowels of the agency, but no one the State Department fact sheet but the objec- misused the intelligence information. At the in our circles knew that there were doubts and tion ‘ ‘‘came too late’ to prevent its publica- end of the day, regardless of the con- suspicions that this might be a forgery.’’ tion.’’ sequences, we need to know what went But this also doesn’t appear accurate. Ac- Both of these accounts can’t be right. wrong. cording to a June 30, 2003, New Republic arti- A broad, independent investigation is nec- We can’t avoid the responsibility. President cle entitled ‘‘The Selling of the Iraq War: The essary to answer questions like these. That is Bush is leading us in a new doctrine of pre- First Casualty,’’ Vice President Cheney’s office why we are proposing a nonpartisan Commis- emptive warfare. While there is obviously dis- had received the forged evidence from the sion on Intelligence about Iraq. This Commis- agreement over the merits of this approach, British in 2002 and had provided it to the CIA; sion would examine the collection, evaluation, there is unanimity that preemptive warfare’s the CIA in turn had dispatched a former am- and use by the Administration of Intelligence

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.097 E27PT1 E1388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 on threats posed by Iraq, and make rec- Ten years ago, Mr. Speaker, the SMPD frontier of digital evidence and high-tech ommendations to Congress and the President launched a Community Oriented Policing pro- crimes. He is a model public servant, and I sa- regarding steps to enhance the accuracy of in- gram, with the ambitious goal of improving the lute him. telligence and representations regarding intel- quality of life for every single person who lives Mr. Speaker, I offer my warmest congratula- ligence. The Commission would have the abil- and works in the City of San Mateo. The De- tions to the San Mateo Police Department, Po- ity to recommend that its findings be made partment sought to accomplish this task by en- lice Chief Manheimer, and Sergeants Szelenyi public. gaging the individuals, businesses, and local and Haney, and my unending thanks to them Unlike with congressional committees exam- service organizations of San Mateo, as well as for their service to the people of San Mateo. ining intelligence on Iraq, no political party appropriate outside governmental agencies, I wish them Godspeed. would have an advantage on the Iraq Com- and their approach has been enormously suc- f mission. Based on the model of the 9/11 Com- cessful. mission which was thoroughly vetted by Con- Indeed, Mr. Speaker, the San Mateo Police DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- gress, the Commission on Intelligence about Department has been incredibly innovative in CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Iraq would be composed of five members ap- its efforts to reach out to the community. 2004 pointed by Republicans and five appointed by Among the more creative initiatives launched SPEECH OF Democrats. by the SMPD in recent years is the Citizen- Some have tried to deflect efforts to explore Police Ride-Along Program, in which San HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS questions about the handling of intelligence on Mateo residents accompany an officer in a po- OF FLORIDA Iraq as ‘‘revisionist history’’ or equated such lice cruiser in order to get a sense of what a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts with questioning the war in Iraq. This is police patrol is like. In addition, Mr. Speaker, Tuesday, June 24, 2003 misdirected criticism. The purpose of the Com- the SMPD has teamed up with San Mateo mission is simple: to understand the truth. Parks & Recreation to form the Police Activi- The House in Committee of the The Commission’s effort should proceed re- ties League (PAL), an organization with sup- Whole House on the state of-the Union gardless of whether one agrees or disagrees port from the State of California that helps pro- had under consideration the bill (H.R. with the ultimate decision to wage war in Iraq, mote trust and understanding between cops 2555) making appropriations for the De- and regardless of whether biological or chem- and kids. Six years into the program, the ver- partment of Homeland Security for the ical weapons ultimately are found there. The dict is in and it is unambiguous: PAL has been fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, credibility of our government will remain in an unqualified success and has contributed to and for other purposes: jeopardy if we do not resolve doubts regarding a marked improvement in relations between Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I the handling of classified information on Iraq. youth and law enforcement. rise today in support of the Department of f Mr. Speaker, I would like to single out San Homeland Security Appropriations bill. This is Mateo Chief of Police Susan E. Manheimer for the first appropriations bill for the new Depart- COMMENDING THE SAN MATEO ment and there are few legislative issues that POLICE DEPARTMENT her leadership and her commitment to the principles of equality, professionalism, justice, will have as great an impact on our nation. and the highest standards of ethics. I have the As many of my colleagues are aware, I HON. TOM LANTOS utmost confidence that her commitment to a have continually expressed concern over inad- OF CALIFORNIA focused approach of Problem Oriented Polic- equate funding available for first responders. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing will further reduce crime in the City of San introduced legislation in both this, and the Thursday, June 26, 2003 Mateo and contribute generally to a better 107th Congress to remedy this funding short- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to quality of life in the area, and I congratulate fall. So, when I first reviewed this legislation, applaud the San Mateo Police Department, her on the Department’s accomplishments I was pleased to note that it provides $888 whose creative and effective policing strate- under her stewardship. million more to first responders than the Presi- gies over the past decade merit recognition And finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer dent requested. However, the CBO estimates and praise by this body. my sincerest and most heartfelt congratula- that with price increases in the current fiscal Law enforcement is one of the principal tions to police officers Bob Szelenyi and Fred year, this legislation, in real dollar terms, is functions of responsible government, and the Haney on their promotion to the rank of Ser- about $150 million below current levels. The duties of a police department are as vital as geant in the San Mateo Police Department. I proposed legislation is clearly inadequate to they are numerous. I would like to take this have known Bob personally since his infancy, provide the homeland security we need. opportunity to recognize the enormous strains and consider him a man of great character, in- This is especially alarming given the fact police departments nationwide are currently dustry, and integrity. In his decade and a half that the states are suffering their worst fiscal experiencing, with their budgets shrinking on the force, Mr. Speaker, Bob has estab- crisis since World War II. The National Gov- even as their responsibilities multiply. New lished himself as a leader in mediation and ernors’ Association reports that 46 states have antiterrorism duties have been met in many negotiation, and is held in the highest regard significant revenue shortfalls, and that several cases not, Mr. Speaker, by additional funds, for his involvement with San Mateo youth. have shortfalls in excess of $1 billion. Home- but by service and pay cuts, as the present Officer Szelenyi has been awarded multiple land Security is one of our most critical na- Administration and Congressional leadership public service awards for his work with kids, tional priorities, and yet this Administration is undermine our nation’s Finest with their irre- Mr. Speaker, and has earned the respect of determined to offer $350 billion in new tax sponsible theology of tax cuts. his colleagues and many others in my district breaks. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join and the entire Bay Area for his successful ne- A number of critical security shortfalls are me in thanking the police departments of gotiation of a gang truce several years ago. not addressed in this legislation. For instance, America for their selfless and courageous That truce prevented countless acts of vio- the U.S. Coast Guard estimates that to ade- service in this most trying time for our nation, lence and untold suffering, and we are all eter- quately secure our ports with cameras and and in offering our sympathy as they work nally indebted to him for his hard work on be- other security measures will cost approxi- hard to make America safe. half of the lives and safety of the people of mately $4.4 billion, yet this bill provides only The San Mateo Police Department stands San Mateo. $100 million for this initiative. In addition, there out among police departments nationally as a While I did not have the privilege of watch- are no funds in this bill to improve methods of paragon of public service and public sensi- ing Mr. Haney take his first steps, Mr. Speak- inspecting people and cargo entering this tivity, and has worked creatively to forge part- er, I am familiar with his work because his re- country through our ports. Nor are their any nerships with the community. markable contributions to the community of funds to increase the number of containers in- Mr. Speaker, the SMPD has made tremen- San Mateo are so well-known. I am proud that spected. According to nearly every expert in dous strides in recent years. During the period he is one of the top officers defending my the field of security, these areas have been from 1997 to 2002, the overall crime rate in community, and I believe his work in pre- severely neglected since 9/11. San Mateo plummeted 8 percent and there venting gang violence, both as an individual With the budget deficit projected at more was not a single murder in the city of nearly officer and as a member of a special gang than $400 billion this year, a few billion more 100,000 people. The SMPD’s hard work has task force, contributed to the drop in crime my for homeland security won’t matter very much. clearly paid off, and in addition to lower crime community has enjoyed over the past five I urge my colleagues to carefully consider rates, it has yielded dividends that cannot be years. Furthermore, Mr. Speaker, I would like what a ‘‘yes’’ vote will mean for a number of quantified. to commend Mr. Haney on his work at the Amendments that will be introduced later

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.100 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1389 today. True, they will increase the cost of this RECENT RUSSIAN PURCHASE OF automotive catalytic converters used to scrub legislation, but more importantly, they will in- AMERICAN MINE REPRESENTS pollution from exhaust emissions. They also crease our national security, which is what this FREE MARKET SUCCESS BENE- are vital components in a wide-range of elec- bill is fundamentally supposed to accomplish. FITING BOTH COUNTRIES tronics and, of course, in fine jewelry as well. f Commercial transactions, such as the HON. TOM LANTOS Norilsk Nickel-Stillwater acquisition are impor- H.R. 2035, THE IDENTITY THEFT tant to Russia. Operating on a global scale AND FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in tune with accepted rules of Commerce and good corporate governance and also HON. MAX SANDLIN Thursday, June 26, 2003 demonstrates that major East-West invest- OF TEXAS Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, after the fall of ments is opening the doors to opportunity for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the infamous Berlin Wall and break up of the both sides. Thursday, June 26, 2003 Soviet Union, I advocated a Marshall Plan for Mr. Speaker, we need to encourage this Russia and the former Soviet Republics to kind of economic collaboration and rally the Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to demonstrate that democracy and a market forces of a free market that make it possible. add my name as a cosponsor of H.R. 2035, economy is the better way for our former ad- We should applaud the vision and dynamic the Identity Theft and Financial Privacy Act. versary. leadership of Russia’s new entrepreneurs and As Congress begins the process of reau- It is one thing to win the Cold War but quite the implicit support accorded by our respective thorizing various provisions of the Fair Credit another to vastly improve the lives of ordinary governments to encourage these bold initia- Reporting Act FCRA, I hope that my col- citizens who have never known freedom. Re- tives. leagues will join me in supporting measures grettably, our government did not seize the f that help protect people from the growing opportunity then and instead opted for smaller problem of identity theft. Consumers’ private fi- and fragmented programs to encourage pri- TRIBUTE TO JOHNSON COUNTY, nancial information should be carefully guard- vate sector investment. KANSAS, CHRISTMAS BUREAU ed, and Congress must act promptly to ensure Although we could and should have done that credit bureaus provide individuals with up- more, a new generation of Russian entre- HON. DENNIS MOORE dated, accurate information about their credit preneurs is boldly moving that country to a vi- OF KANSAS reports. brant market economy, contributing to Rus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 2035 is an important first step in sia’s unlikely status as the world’s leading Congress’s efforts to prevent identity theft. By growth economy of 2003. Thursday, June 26, 2003 requiring consumer reporting agencies to pro- One of the most impressive examples is the Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vide free credit reports annually upon the re- Russian oil company, YUKOS, which under thank and congratulate the Johnson County quest of a consumer, this legislation will allow the able leadership of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Christmas Bureau for their great work in help- individuals to detect identity theft at an early has become one of the largest and best oper- ing the needy in our community. The Johnson stage, before their credit reports are perma- ated energy companies in the world. This is County Christmas Bureau is a nonprofit orga- nently damaged. Such reports can be the de- good news for Americans, in that future oil im- nization that has been bringing Christmas joy termining factor behind financial institutions’ ports from Russia will significantly reduce our and holiday assistance to thousands in the decisions to extend credit for the purchase of energy dependence on the volatile Middle Kansas City area for nearly forty years. homes and durable goods such as cars and East. Working out of a donated office with do- home appliances. Credit reports damaged by Mr. Speaker, another striking example of nated storage space, every year the Bureau stolen identity and fraud can prevent hard positive change in Russia today can be found puts together a ‘‘Christmas shop’’ for the dis- working individuals and families from building in corporate governance. Business leaders, advantaged, where each eligible family mem- better lives and attaining the desirable goals of such as Mr. Khodorkovsky and Mr. Vladimir ber can get a gift, a new item of clothing, per- home ownership and financial security. Potanin, head of INTERROS, Russia’s largest sonal items, used coats and a wide array of To that end, I am pleased that H.R. 2035 in- private investment company, are pressing the groceries. Each individual can choose his or cludes a provision that would require credit issue of corporate responsibility and working her items, preserving the dignity of the family card issuers to confirm change of address re- to set standards to insure reform and good while bringing joy to those in need. The Bu- quests if such a request is received within 30 governance to help pave the way for Russia’s reau has received most of its funding through days of a request for an additional card, and membership in the WTO. individuals, schools and church organiza- would amend the FCRA to require consumer The clearest sign of Russia’s emergence as tions—they strive to keep their overhead low reporting agencies to notify requesters of po- a player in the world economy is the recent so that more money may be used to provide tential fraud when the request includes an ad- acquisition by the Russian mining giant, a Merry Christmas to the needy. dress for the consumer that is substantially dif- Norilsk Nickel, of the Stillwater Mining Com- I want to recognize the great contribution ferent from the most recent address on file pany in Montana, the largest acquisition by a that the Johnson County Christmas Bureau with the consumer reporting agency. Russian company in the United States. has made to the Kansas City community and Finally, by requiring the truncation of credit Norilsk Nickel brings experience and a first- to the many lives which they have brightened. card numbers on printed receipts, H.R. 2035 rate management team to complement the Last year, the Bureau helped over eight thou- will curtail a common method by which identity Montana plant’s operation and competitive po- sand families and this year they expect to theft so often occurs. In many instances, crimi- sition. This new synergy will bring benefits to serve many more. The many people who vol- nals have easy access to individuals’ credit both companies, the Stillwater shareholders unteer numerous hours from their busy lives card numbers simply by viewing those num- and workers, and the consumers—the U.S. for the Christmas Bureau, just to see the joy bers on printed receipts. In 2001, 73 percent auto industry, who depend on both plants for on the faces of others, remind us how fulfilling of American households had at least one the palladium it uses in catalytic converters. charity can be. It is my pleasure, Mr. Speaker, credit card, making a large segment of the The transaction passed muster with two to place in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD this country vulnerable to having their financial in- Federal agencies. The Administration’s inter- tribute to the good works of the Johnson formation stolen. This legislation will thwart a agency group that looks at security-related County Christmas Bureau. significant number of would-be identity thieves issues on all foreign acquisitions in the U.S., f by blocking most of the numbers in a person’s and the Federal Trade Commission that scruti- credit card account, thereby preserving and nizes impact of such transactions on con- IN HONOR OF VIRGINIA FRANCO protecting sensitive, private financial informa- sumers. The Stillwater shareholders also tion for the vast majority of the public. voted overwhelmingly in favor of the purchase. HON. BOB FILNER Congress has a responsibility to help the Only a few years ago, it would have been OF CALIFORNIA American people, and our national economy, all but impossible to imagine the U.S. govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prosper. Strengthening financial privacy laws ment approving the sale of an American min- and preventing identity theft will help to ing company that holds claims on the only sig- Thursday, June 26, 2003 achieve these goals, and I encourage my col- nificant sources of platinum and palladium out- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I leagues to join me in supporting the Identity side of South Africa and Russia. These two rise today to recognize and honor Virginia Theft and Financial Privacy Act. precious metals are the key ingredients in the Franco on her retirement after 23 years as an

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.102 E27PT1 E1390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 elementary school teacher with the San Diego tive ways. Social and environmental studies General Ridgeway awarded Mr. Totora para- Unified School District. She may be retiring will help us to fix and create that better trooper wings with a Battle Star. In addition to from teaching, but she is definitely not retiring world. his paratrooper wings, Mr. Totora was award- We learned about early America and the ed the Bronze Star for bravery against the as a community leader. struggles to build it. It took many kinds of Virginia was raised in Camarillo, CA. She citizens to change it for the better. We also enemy. was widowed while still a young woman, and learned that connection with other countries I commend Mr. Leonard Totora for his dedi- came to San Diego in 1971. She began her remains necessary to strengthen what we cation and service to his country and for the liberal arts studies at San Diego State Univer- share now. Citizens here in America from all bravery, honor and valor he displayed during sity, and it was there that I met her. over the world are helping to enrich our way his service in the Army. Virginia has managed to combine her career of life in their sharing of their cultures. Our f as a dedicated teacher of second and third students know that it is their job to con- grade students and mother of three children tinue their efforts to become those good, cre- MAJOR GEORGE WINTON with a second career as a San Diego Edu- ative, and knowledgeable students to prepare THOMPSON for the challenges ahead. cators’ Association (SDEA) union activist and Thank you for your part in seeing that HON. NICK J. RAHALL II community leader. Over the years, she has your child continues to prepare to become OF WEST VIRGINIA been involved in more causes and struggles that responsible citizen that you and I hope than can be mentioned here. Among them are will contribute to our community. I have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opposition to the Pinochet dictatorship in been privileged, hopefully, to help chart that Thursday, June 26, 2003 Chile, support for victims of the death squads course. It is especially meaningful for me Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, alum- this year of my retirement. in El Salvador, support for affirmative action, ni of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of and participation in voter registration cam- I look optimistically forward to your child’s educational success in the future. 1958 will congregate in Beckley, West Vir- paigns for new citizens. Most Sincerely, ginia. They gather to celebrate the 45 years Virginia’s activism continues to the present. VIRGINIA FRANCO, passing after the graduation of 343 students. As part of the Older Women’s Project, she 3rd Grade Teacher. My alma matter, Woodrow Wilson High demonstrated against the invasion of Iraq. She This letter speaks to her commitment to the School, so named in 1917, traces its roots to is working with the San Diego labor movement children she is teaching and to the larger com- July 13, 1900. The school mascot is a flying to bring about a living wage ordinance for the munity. Our world would be a better place if bald eagle and the enrollment of the school is city of San Diego. She is a leader in her labor we all were as dedicated as Virginia. As she identified as the Flying Eagles. As the bald union, the SDEA, having held the position of retires, I want to acknowledge a woman of eagle is a majestic bird, it is also an inde- Human Rights Chair, an elected delegate to conviction, dedicated both to her love of pendent creature. Eagles nest but they do not the NEA Representative Assembly in 2001, teaching and to her belief in the importance of flock. It was therefore preordained that the and is currently a member of the Political In- individuals working to make a difference in this alumni of this school separate and spread to the four corners of our great Nation and be- volvement Committee. world. On the occasion of her retirement, Virginia yond. My best wishes go to my good friend, Vir- wrote a farewell letter to the parents of her The year 1958 represents a very different ginia Franco. students. This letter expresses as well as any- time with American citizens living under dif- one can the reasons she tries so hard to help f ferent standards. The Universal Military Train- create a better world. COMMENDING LEONARD R. ing Act defined one of those standards. Under The letter reads: TOTORA this Act, able-bodied male citizens past the DEAR PARENTS: Our last day is upon us at age of 18 years were subject to six years of Clay Elementary School. We, in Room 4, military training and duty. The United States have been working hard to become prepared HON. STEVE ISRAEL Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps for the challenges ahead. These few years, OF NEW YORK thereby benefited with the coming of age by particularly, have been trying times in news IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Woodrow Wilson alumni. One chapter of the and heavily concentrated in the area of edu- Thursday, June 26, 2003 military contribution made by the Class of cation. For many of us, working more hours 1958 can be found in the Vietnam War. West to fulfill our responsibilities for our children Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with have become necessary. The world has en- great pride and admiration to commend Leon- Virginia sacrificed more sons on a per capita basis in the Vietnam War effort than any other tered our homes in the news, and much of it ard R. Totora for his service in the United state in the Union. Vietnam in wartime was is difficult for us to understand. In our States Army. where some 1958 graduates celebrated their schools, we are wondering how our children At this time of conflict, stories like those of will fare with the problems that concern 10th year beyond graduation. By the end of Mr. Totora remind us of the courage the mem- public education due to difficult economic the Vietnam War, these alumni had returned bers of our Armed Forces have always dis- times in the state of California. Yet, in spite to their homes and families, except one. This of these extraordinary times, Room 4 stu- played and continue to display on a daily Flying Eagle was reported as missing-in-action dents have been working cooperatively to basis. They are a testament to the dedication, on May 16, 1966, when the AC–47 gun ship prepare for the difficult times by doing their honor and strength of the men and women in he was navigating failed to return from a mis- part as better readers and citizens in order uniform. They deserve to be praised for gen- to meet those challenges. sion. At the time of his last action, the young erations to come. man who had interrupted his studies at West We have learned in reading that nonfiction After enlisting in the army at the age of 17, literature—biography, science, and social Virginia University to serve his country held studies—help us learn about the past in Mr. Totora attended the Army School of Pho- the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the United States order to understand the present in the hopes tography and then spent two years in Europe Air Force. When the exchange of prisoners of of preparing for a better future. We learned as a member of the Signal Corps, filming mo- war took place following the Vietnam War, this that reading for understanding of past and tion pictures for the military. With the outbreak airman was not among the repatriated. During present history helps us prepare to make of the Korean War in 1950, Mr. Totora was the following years, the airman’s mother was those decisions. We are aware that this prep- assigned to General MacArthur’s headquarters encouraged by our government not to relin- aration will help us work toward a time, in Japan. quish hope. She mailed letters and packages seemingly far away, but necessary, in order In Korea, Mr. Totora served above and be- to preserve better conditions of life for our for years. None of the letters or packages families, our communities, and possibly for yond the call of duty when he volunteered to were either acknowledged or returned. During those whom we don’t know in other parts of jump 35 miles behind enemy lines with the these same years, the airman received post- the world. 187th Airborne Rangers. Unfortunately, with humous promotions up to the rank of major. Our world needs fixing. By reading about no prior parachuting experience or training, The mystery surrounding this Class of 1958 the environment, we learned that many Mr. Totora suffered severe injuries to his right Flying Eagle was not resolved until November studies are possible to help us prepare for leg and ankle. Knowing hove important the 24, 1999, when his recovered remains were knowledge and understanding about pollu- footage he was capturing was, Mr. Totora ini- positively identified. His remains, along with tion and saving our natural resources. Ca- reers in science and math will be necessary tially refused medical treatment and remained the remains of seven additional crewmembers for making changes in these areas of studies. with the 187th Airborne Rangers for many on the ill-fated military aircraft, were obtained We are beginning to understand that it is of more hours. from the crash site during three separate col- great importance to understand the present, Upon hearing the news of his heroic effort lections during 1995, 1996, and 1997. The re- in the hopes of affecting the future in posi- on the battlefield, UN Supreme Commander covered remains of all eight crewmembers

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.105 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1391 were scant, as the plane had been consumed nated documentary film chronicling the life of Agency’s (FEMA) 1998 Exercise, and man- by flames upon crashing, followed by more a grandmother raising her grandchildren and aged Department of Transportation responses than 30 years of deterioration in a jungle envi- their struggle to move out of a Chicago hous- to major disasters. Stuart’s commitment to the ronment. ing project. environment is just as impressive. He chaired During the 34th year following his last day The legislation creates demonstration pro- the FAA Regional Environmental Network, au- on Earth, this Woodrow Wilson High School grams through both the Section 8 Housing thored the FAA Environmental Policy Manual, alumnus was buried in Arlington National Certificate Fund and the Section 202 Elderly and met with airline industry official regarding Cemetery, in common with the limited remains Housing program. These demonstration environmental issues. of his fellow crewmembers. Every Class of projects will enable housing developers and Stuart has received many honors and 1958 Woodrow Wilson High School classmate advocacy groups additional flexibility in secur- awards during his distinguished career. Most who served honorably in this Nation’s Armed ing financing for this housing and providing notably, Stuart’s courageous and selfless re- Forces gave something, but this one airman ongoing services to intergenerational families. sponse to the terrorist acts of September 11, gave all for his country and in a greater sense, In addition, the LEGACY Act clarifies that 2001 earned him the FEMA Award for Service his family and his classmates. The Woodrow grandparents raising their grandchildren are and the State of Virginia Award for Service. Wilson High School Class of 1958 alumni eligible for family unification assistance, allows While serving his country, Stuart has kept gathering in Beckley, West Virginia tomorrow access to fair housing funds for education and an active private life. He has been and con- wish to honor this classmate, Major George outreach efforts about the legal issues sur- tinues to be involved in a number of organiza- Winton Thompson, by having his name placed rounding many of these families. It also directs tions including the Nassau County Auxiliary in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, as evidence the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- Police, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Volun- he has yet to be forgotten. I hereby honor that opment to provide specialized training for their teer Firefighters. request, as this is the first class reunion that employees focused on grandparent- and other In his 33 years of public service, Stuart the group has known the outcome of Major relative-headed families. Many grandparents Cohen’s dedication to public safety and envi- Thompson’s story. do not have access to the services they and ronmental protection has helped shaped the f their grandchildren need. These training and great nation we live in today and made the outreach efforts will help raise the awareness country a safer, cleaner place for all. The peo- INTRODUCTION OF THE LEGACY of the unique issues these families face each ple of the Fourth District of New York and all ACT: LIVING EQUITABLY, day. Americans thank him for his hard work. GRANDPARENTS AIDING CHIL- While this bill is a small step in recognizing DREN AND YOUTH the tremendous contributions of these grand- f parents, it is my hope that it will help bring this PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO issue greater recognition. Affordable housing OF MASSACHUSETTS is only one of the many challenges these cou- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rageous grandparents face as they raise the OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 26, 2003 next generation of Americans. Please join me in supporting these families by supporting the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased LEGACY Act. Thursday, June 26, 2003 today to join my good friend Congressman f JACK QUINN in introducing important legislation Ms. ESHOO. I was absent June 4th through to help address an issue in our Nation that is HONORING STUART COHEN 12th for a family emergency. Had I been here, only starting to receive national attention— I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on roll call votes grandparents raising their grandchildren. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY 237–241, 246–251, 256, 259–264, 267–271, According to recent data from the Census and 275 and ‘‘no’’ on roll call votes 236, 242– OF NEW YORK 245, 252–255, 257–258, 265–266, and 272– Bureau, the number of intergenerational fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies increased more than fifty percent between 274. Thursday, June 26, 2003 1990 and 1998. It is estimated that more than f 2.5 million grandparents across America are Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- raising their grandchildren. Many of these chil- er, I rise in recognition of Stuart Cohen, a EDITORIAL BY MR. JOSEPH dren have parents who have passed away, highly respected Emergency Transportation SZALAY ON DEFENDING FREEDOM are in prison, or are suffering from drug or al- Specialist and Regional Emergency Planner cohol addictions, while some have been taken for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) HON. CHRIS CHOCOLA out of abusive homes. Eastern Region. Stuart recently announced his OF INDIANA These intergenerational families or retirement after 33 years of public service dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Grandfamilies’’ live in rural areas, inner cities ing which he was a pioneer in the fields of and suburbs. They come from all races and emergency planning and environmental pro- Thursday, June 26, 2003 ethnicities, and live in every State in the Na- tection. Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tion. Many of these grandparents survive on Upon his graduation from Empire State Col- take this opportunity to enter into the RECORD fixed incomes—social security, a small pen- lege, Stuart began 27 years of employment for an article written by Mr. Joseph Szalay, of sion—and face not only the rising cost of pre- the United States Postal Service where he South Bend, Indiana. A child of the political scription drugs, but also the cost of diapers, held many positions including Superintendent ‘‘powder keg’’ that was Eastern Europe in the baby formula, toys, and school clothes. of Postal Operations and Safety Specialist. early part of the twentieth century, Mr. Szalay Unfortunately, our Nation’s housing policy After his time with the Postal Service, Stuart has a vast amount of knowledge from which has not kept up with the unique needs of joined the U.S. Coast Guard to serve as an he paints a vivid picture of America’s historical these families. There are very few housing de- Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, role in helping to liberate all those who want velopments specifically designed for making many contributions to safety, including to be free. He tells of the many times, from intergenerational families. The Grandfamilies the development of the first consolidated World War I to the first Gulf War, when Amer- House in Boston, Massachusetts in my Con- Coast Guard electronic safety and health man- ica took a stand against governments who en- gressional District offers apartments with spe- ual. slave their people. A true embodiment of the cial features for both grandparents and chil- After his tenure with the Coast Guard, Stu- American Dream, Mr. Szalay came to America dren, including childproof kitchen cabinets and art continued to serve his country through the from his native Hungary poor; illiterate, and handicapped-accessible bathrooms. There are FAA’s Eastern Region. With the FAA, Stuart alone. He built a fine tailor shop in South also activities for seniors and children, an out- held many positions including Regional Emer- Bend, from which he recently retired. As a door playground and an on-site computer lab. gency Planner and Environmental Protection member of the greatest generation that saw I am introducing the LEGACY Act in re- Specialist. Stuart’s many achievements with this nation ascend to global prominence, we sponse to the growing number of communities the FAA highlight his commitment to safety should value his perspective and revere his throughout the Nation that have been working and the preservation of our environment. Stu- patriotism. I urge all of my colleagues to use to build on the model of the Grandfamilies art provided emergency’s support at the 1996 this article as a reminder of the historical House in Boston. The title of the legislation Olympic games in Atlanta, led a support team precedent set for the recent liberation of the was inspired by an Academy Award nomi- during the Federal Emergency Management Iraqi people.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.108 E27PT1 E1392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 [From the South Bend Tribune, April 27, Where was the United Nations when people TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN SETH 2003] rose up demanding their God-given right of MICHAUD WORLD’S HISTORY SHOWS THAT U.S. POSITION freedom in Poland, in Hungary, in Czecho- IS RIGHT slovakia? Thousands died, thousands were (By Joseph Szalay) imprisoned, tortured or deported to Siberia HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN As an American of European descent, I while the United Nations stood by idle. have strong reactions to this war and the And what of the war in Vietnam? Did the OF MASSACHUSETTS anti-American sentiment I hear expressed United Nations move a hair to stop it? The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both at home and abroad. It reminds me of a Communists activated their propaganda ma- Hungarian proverb: ‘‘The dog barks but the chine, trying to divide Americans. World Thursday, June 26, 2003 caravan progresses.’’ opinion expressed at the United Nations In the former Serbia, the 1914 assassination pressured the United States to pull out of Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay of Crown Prince Ferdinand, son of Franz Jo- Vietnam without winning a victory over seph, Emperor of Austria-Hungary, ignited tribute to United States Marine Captain Seth World War I. Communism. Even after the American forces Michaud, who died on Sunday, June 22, 2003, departed from Vietnam, neighboring Laos In 1917, before that was over, revolution- in service to his country. aries took over Russia. This Communist rev- and Cambodia, millions were killed to olution had been planned in Germany. A key ‘‘cleanse’’ the country. Where was the United Seth Michaud was a resident of Hudson, piece of Communist strategy was to starve Nations? Where were the ‘‘peace’’ demonstra- Massachusetts, in my Congressional District. the people in order to subjugate them more tors? Where were the human rights advo- In 1994, he graduated from Hudson High easily. This plan also encompassed the Star- cates? School, where he excelled in both academics vation of 12 million (out of 40 million) Ger- While the United Nations was clueless, the mans. and sports. I supported Seth’s application to United States took leadership in eliminating How could such a plan work? Human Communism, whose vulnerability had been the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD., and beings have a drive to survive. Starving peo- was proud when he was accepted, announc- ple do not care what form of government demonstrated by the freedom fighters in Po- they have, as long as they can put enough in land, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. These ing the news at a town meeting that included their stomachs to survive. uprisings had also shown the people’s un- his family, friends, and neighbors. Seth grad- German nationalists were aware of the quenchable thirst for freedom. President uated from the Pensacola Naval Flight School Communist plan. They knew that if Ger- Reagan combined forces with the great spir- in 1999, and was certified as a helicopter pilot many capitulated, all of Europe could easily itual leader and Polish hero Pope John Paul become Communist. They reacted by turning II to initiate the collapse of the ‘‘Evil Em- in December, 2000. the Communist strategy to their own advan- pire’’ of the Communist Soviet Union. At the time of his death, Capt. Michaud was tage. When Hitler came to power in Ger- Notice that it was the United States, not a helicopter commander, killed when a B–52 many, the first thing he did was to stop star- the United Nations, that saved Europe yet vation by feeding the people. I vividly re- dropped nine M117 general purpose bombs another time. member that many Hungarians and people during a practice mission. Seth was watching from other neighboring countries went to When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, it the routine training exercise from atop a ridge work in Germany. So successful was his was the United States and its allies who on the Gondoria Range in northeastern Africa, fought and freed Kuwait. The United Nations economy that Hitler’s regime developed a off the coast of Djibouti. He was standing out- plan to take over the whole world, beginning decided that a cease-fire agreement in which with Europe—just what the Russian Com- Saddam promised to liquidate all his weap- side his CH–53E helicopter when the bomb munists had originally planned. Hitler’s slo- ons of mass destruction was sufficient peace exploded. Eight other service personnel were gan was ‘‘Deutschland uber alles—Germany insurance. Of course, Saddam did not fulfill also injured. Seth Michaud had been assigned (taking) over the world.’’ his obligations, but the United Nations was to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, What is still incomprehensible to me is the unable to enforce them. The United Nations based at New River Marine Corps in North sad sequel: Hitler forced the Jews into con- did not even act when it became known that centration camps and gas chambers and took Saddam was using his arsenal of chemical Carolina. over countries one by one: Austria, Poland, weapons to eradicate his own people’s fight Capt. Michaud and about 50 other per- Hungary . . . where was France? Where was for freedom. the rest of the free world? Because we did sonnel from Combined Joint Task Force— not stop Hitler’s conquest at the beginning, Those who harbored hatred toward the Horn of Africa were participating in training ex- stopping him later cost the lives of 85 mil- United States were emboldened by the lame ercises that involved the coordination of aerial lion people and caused unthinkable suffering and indecisive attitude of the United Na- bombardment missions. This exercise was the not only in casualties but in the destruction tions. The result? Sept. 11, 2001. of irreplaceable historical and artistic treas- fourth of its kind since the task force’s arrival President Bush requested that the United in December. The task force’s mission is to ures. Nations live up to its contractual obligation One result of that war was to destroy the to defend the world against weapons of mass lead the U.S. war on terrorism, by intercepting bloc of neutral states which for centuries destruction. or disrupting terrorist operatives in that region had been able to resist the expansion of Rus- sia and Germany alike. Masterminded by the There was a lengthy bureaucratic debate in of the world. Seth, like many other soldiers French, the peace plan after World War I cre- which those nations whose freedom our who have answered their nation’s call to serv- ated weak artificial ‘‘nations’’ such as Yugo- country restored in World War II turned ice, paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of slavia; thus it paved the way for the Second against the proposals of the United States. our freedom and liberty. World War: Those who had a financial interest in World War II gave the Russian Com- Saddam’s rearmament blocked enforcement Seth is survived by his loving wife Karen munists the opportunity to expand their in- of the conditions imposed by the cease-fire Marie, and their 18-month-old son, Ian. He fluence, giving them a free path to world agreement. Once again, the United States also leaves his parents, Francis and Karen of conquest, their original goal. has been forced to act on its own to protect I knew all of this through my father’s ex- Hudson, a brother, Ethan, and a sister, our country and the world from the danger of perience. As a young man, he was drafted Samantha, as well as several other relatives terrorist destruction. and spent four years on the front lines. When and friends. the Second World War started, he was again On April 4, a headline in The Tribune read, drafted, along with my two older brothers. ‘‘Former Soviet army generals helped Sad- Seth Michaud was a United States Marine, As soon as I turned 18, I was also drafted, dam with War strategy.’’ Could this have a loving father, husband, son, and brother, leaving my mother home alone to raise my something to do with Russia’s reluctance to and his commitment to his Nation and his fam- 13-year-old sister and 7-year-old brother. support any action against Saddam? ily is one for which he will be forever remem- With God’s help, I defected from the army, I have sketched this history to show how living in the forest like a hermit. bered. His family knows that Seth’s dedication Only one government was able to rescue our country has always been willing to de- to his service was of great value to him. They Europe from Nazism; the United States. fend freedom, not only our own but that of remember him for his photographic memory, the whole world. President Bush follows the After World War II, the United Nations was his passion for flying, and his love for his fam- initiated with noble hopes by France, Eng- example of the great presidents of the United land, the United States and the Soviet States. He shows unwavering dedication to ily. Union. What has become of those high keeping his presidential oath. While other Capt. Seth Michaud served his family, his ideals? The U.N. has become an impotent, so- countries follow their economic interests, he hometown, and his country, proudly and faith- cialistic, bureaucratic organization full of stands tall, fulfilling his duty to God and anti-American sentiment. country. fully.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.113 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1393 INTRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR DIS- a little over 100,000 people just 80 miles or so TRIBUTE TO LEON M. URIS ARMAMENT AND ECONOMIC CON- south of Atlanta. One of the first things I did VERSION ACT OF 2003 after my election was to visit with Maynard HON. TOM LANTOS Holbrook Jackson, Jr. OF CALIFORNIA HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Maynard Jackson was elected mayor of At- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA lanta in 1973 at the age of thirty-five, the first Thursday, June 26, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES African-American mayor of a major city in Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Thursday, June 26, 2003 Georgia as well as the southeast. He served ute to the life and memory of Leon Marcus Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- two four-year terms and became known for Uris, the novelist and screenwriter who troducing the Nuclear Disarmament and Eco- promoting majority-minority partnerships to im- touched the lives of millions around the world. nomic Conversion Act of 2003 (NDECA). prove access for African-Americans to the His unfortunate passing this week is a dev- NDECA will require the United States to dis- world of contracting and supplying govern- astating loss to the world of literature and cin- able and dismantle its nuclear weapons when ments. ema and to thinking people and humanitarians all other nations possessing nuclear weapons Maynard Jackson was elected again as everywhere. enact laws to do the same. NDECA further mayor of Atlanta in 1989 and served one more The author of more than a dozen books and provides that when our nuclear weapons are term. When I went to see him as a newly several screenplays, Leon Uris was best dismantled, the resources used to support nu- elected mayor, it was to get his advice, any known for his Gunfight at O.K. Corral, which clear weapons programs would be diverted to advice he would care to offer. I had no par- was universally heralded as an archetypal Hol- lywood Western, and his moving and humane our growing human and infrastructure needs, ticular agenda, just a hope that he would im- account of the birth of the State of Israel, Exo- such as housing, health care, Social Security part some wisdom, given his experience in dus. and the environment. I have introduced this both government and business. Maynard bill every year following a ballot initiative in the Mr. Speaker, Exodus became an inter- Jackson spent hours of his time with me that national sensation immediately upon its publi- District in 1993. day. Of course I cannot recall all that we In addition to the economic cost of nuclear cation in 1958, and was made into an enor- spoke of, but I found his advice very valuable. weapons, the weapons have increased as a mously popular and critically acclaimed film I will always remember how cordial and en- destabilizing force in world affairs. North two years later. Mr. Uris’s Exodus is the story Korea, at least in part in response to stepped gaged he was—someone who really didn’t of the struggles and spirit of the Jewish peo- up aggressive talk and policies from the U.S., need to give me the time of day instead gave ple, a people who, persecuted and murdered is expanding its nuclear capabilities. Following me several hours. in Europe, emerged from the Holocaust and the Iraq War, Iran appears to be pursuing Maynard and I became friends who saw one fled and were expelled from hostile Islamic greater nuclear capability and resisting inspec- another infrequently but who always re- and Arab societies in the late 1940s and early tions. India and Pakistan have moved back sponded quickly to one another’s calls, e-mails 1950s to establish a state in their historic from the precipice of several years ago but or letters. The last time I spent any significant homeland, Israel, on land granted to them by each remains poised with nuclear weapons. amount of time with him was just this February the United Nations. I encourage all Members The United States and the world community in Macon at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame who have not yet read Exodus to read this el- urgently need to redouble their efforts to ob- for the opening of an exhibit honoring black oquent and emotional account of a people’s tain commitments to push back the new surge classical musicians from Georgia. Maynard’s struggle for survival and freedom. As a Jew who personally fought the Nazi for nuclear proliferation. Our country would be aunt, Ms. Mattiwilda Dobbs, was the guest of occupation of Hungary and survived the Holo- able to better dissuade other nations who as- honor for the occasion but Maynard was the caust, I was deeply moved by Mr. Uris’s pire to become nuclear powers if we ourselves star who could have easily stolen the show. were willing to take even greater initiative in books, many of which highlighted historical Instead he remained out of the limelight, al- events of Jewish concern and the poignant dismantling our own nuclear weapons pro- lowing his aunt to fully enjoy the attention she gram. It is noteworthy that the Senate in and ongoing struggle for the survival of the deserved as a world-famous artist, the first Af- March ratified the Moscow Treaty, which pro- State of Israel. Yet it would be unfair to pi- rican-American soprano to perform at the Met- vides that by 2012 both the U.S. and Russia geonhole him as a man concerned exclusively ropolitan Opera House in New York. will reduce their long-range warheads two- with Jewish issues. Mr. Uris was an un- thirds from approximately 6,000 warheads When I heard of Maynard’s passing this abashed champion of freedom and democ- each to 2,200. Monday morning, I recalled that evening I racy, not just for Jews but for the Irish and op- With 40 million people still without health spent with him in February at the Music Hall pressed groups worldwide whom he wrote and care, Social Security without the benefits for of Fame and I remembered one touching inci- cared about. the huge baby boomer generation, an econ- dent. We all were examining the memorabilia Mr. Speaker, Exodus was Leon Uris’s mag- omy teetering from the loss of 3 million jobs gathered for this exhibit honoring classical Af- num opus and it was translated into dozens of and millions more Americans pushed back out rican-American artists of Georgia. The walls languages and distributed clandestinely in poverty during the last three years, the time for this section of the museum were covered throughout the Soviet Union, where it became has come to begin the transfer of nuclear with photographs. Maynard grabbed my arm known in dissident circles simply as ‘‘The weapons funds to urgent domestic needs. In and pulled me toward one. It was a picture of Book’’ and helped generate resistance against the Communist regime. The film version, di- the 56–year period between 1940 to 1996, nu- the Morehouse College Glee Club that ap- rected by Otto Preminger and starring Eva clear weapons spending exceeded the com- peared quite old and, with great pleasure, Marie Saint and Paul Newman, drew attention bined total Federal spending for education, Maynard pointed to one of the young men in to the plight of the State of Israel, a vibrant training, employment, and social services; ag- the picture. It was his father, a father who had democracy and ally of the United States under riculture; natural resources and the environ- passed away when Maynard was quite young. ment; general science, space and technology; assault from all sides. After enjoying success community and regional development (includ- Now Maynard himself has passed away too beyond all expectations both as a book and as ing disaster relief); law enforcement; and en- young, leaving us in his prime but leaving a a film, Exodus was reincarnated as a Broad- ergy production and regulation. legacy of remarkable accomplishments for At- way musical in 1971. Many of Mr. Uris’s books were sympathetic f lanta and all of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is right and just that this war novels, imbued with tales of courage and HONORING THE MEMORY OF MAY- daring, as well as intrigue and romance. In ad- body honor Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. NARD HOLBROOK JACKSON, JR dition to Exodus, I was especially moved by with an appropriate resolution now being pre- Mila 18, a heroic story he wrote in 1961 about pared by Representative LEWIS which I will co- the Warsaw ghetto uprising during World War HON. JIM MARSHALL sponsor with other members, including I’m II. OF GEORGIA sure, all members of the Georgia delegation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leon Uris was an unusually creative and Maynard Jackson will be sorely missed by thorough practitioner of his craft. The New Thursday, June 26, 2003 his family and many friends. May he rest in York Times noted in its obituary yesterday that Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker. I was elected peace knowing that his life has been well in ‘‘preparing to write Exodus . . . [Mr. Uris] mayor of Macon in 1995. Macon is a town of lived. read nearly 300 books, underwent a physical-

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.116 E27PT1 E1394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 training program in preparation for about another 20 million or so will find themselves sociation, many chambers of commerce, and 12,000 miles of travel within Israel and inter- without healthcare coverage for some period at least a hundred consumer/advocacy viewed more than 1,200 people.’’ The child of of time. The lack of insurance leads to de- groups. a first-generation Russian-American mother creased access to care, decreased lifespan, I am voting for this bill today, because our and a Polish immigrant father, Mr. Uris’s pool and increased morbidity. When people do not nation’s small businesses need relief, and of talent was seemingly bottomless, and his have health insurance, they are more likely to their employees desperately need health in- spirit indomitable, renewed daily by his com- have uncontrolled disease, and the suffering surance coverage. I will follow this bill as it mitment to the twin causes of freedom and that goes with it. They are also more likely to goes through conference. If we can find a way justice, and propelled by a quintessentially end up in the hospital or emergency room. A to harvest the good that AHPs can do, while American-immigrant zeal. A successful genius small business that cannot afford to purchase protecting consumers from ‘‘cherry picking,’’ or who rose from ‘‘hardscrabble beginnings,’’ the a health plan will, therefore, have workers who price gouging, or benefit reductions—by keep- Washington Post wrote in its epitaph yester- are more likely to call in sick, or to need long- ing AHPs under control of state regulations— day, Mr. Uris was a man of uncommon and term sick leave. And in today’s economic situ- I will proudly support the bill. If it comes back extraordinary character. ation, many small business owners simply do in the form it is in today, I will vote against it. Mr. Speaker, Leon Uris was one of the not have the funds to meet the exorbitant f great novelists of the twentieth century, and costs of health insurance. So they are caught has secured his place among the intellectual between a rock and a hard place. HONORING TOM RETZER, U.S. and literary giants of our time. It is with great The lack of affordable health insurance NAVY SEAL sadness and deep admiration that I bid fare- costs our nation billions in avoidable costs well to Mr. Uris, and I extend my heartfelt con- each year, and has made enormous health HON. PAUL RYAN dolences to his family. care bills the number one cause of bankruptcy OF WISCONSIN f for the American people. This is a devastating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and complex problem. There is no easy an- TRIBUTE TO HERB ZOBEL swer to solving it; it will require a well-thought- Thursday, June 26, 2003 out bipartisan approach to enact meaningful Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, to- HON. SCOTT McINNIS legislation to improve access to care. The leg- morrow, the flags of Kenosha County in Wis- OF COLORADO islation before us today is not all that it could consin will fly at half-staff in honor of U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be or should be. However, it is a step in the Navy Seal Tom Retzer who was killed in the right direction, that we cannot afford not to line of duty in the Near East on June 25, Thursday, June 26, 2003 take. 2003. His father-in-law and mother-in-law live Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this The federal government is not the only enti- in Kenosha, and his wife and children reside body of Congress and this nation today to pay ty grappling with the challenges of getting ade- in northern Virginia. tribute to an outstanding citizen from my dis- quate health insurance to the American peo- The loss of this brave U.S. serviceman sad- trict. Herb Zobel of Ouray, Colorado recently ple. States have been working on this issue dens us and reminds us of the dangers our donated his time to aid 2,000 of his fellow for decades, and have brokered extensive military men and women face every day as biking enthusiasts as they pedaled through the agreements and regulations with the insurance they work to protect our country and stand up Rocky Mountains for a good cause. In rec- industry to protect consumers. This legislation for freedom. Throughout our nation’s history, ognition of this dedication to community serv- will exempt AHPs from those state regulations. courageous individuals like Tom Retzer have ice, I would like to honor Herb here today. This is misguided and dangerous. As we go to been willing to put their lives on the line to de- Herb volunteered with ‘‘Ride the Rockies,’’ a conference with the other body, we must work fend our land and liberty. We owe them and week-long tour of the beautiful Rocky Moun- to ensure that we do not undo the good work their families our support and our deepest tains of Colorado. Herb has participated in that states have done in the past. AHPs can gratitude. Without them, America’s freedom ‘‘Ride the Rockies’’ six times, an impressive be an important piece to the health insurance would be fleeting. We honor the memory of athletic accomplishment, especially consid- puzzle, but they should not bypass the safety Tom Retzer and offer prayers for him and his ering he is 74 years old. The riders pedal 35 mechanisms that have protected patients for family. to 100 miles daily, and although they pass decades. f through some incredible scenery, they must If this bill is signed into law as written, peo- also pedal up some difficult mountain passes. ple in my state of Texas will lose the right to PAYING TRIBUTE TO TERRY By working as a Marshall for this year’s event, demand independent external review of their MARSDEN Herb stood in the same spot for five to six claims. AHPs will not be required to cover hours every day to help direct riders through emergency services, or diabetes care, or HON. SCOTT McINNIS confusing parts of the route. He also dished mammograms, or to charge fair premiums to OF COLORADO out plenty of encouragement as the cyclists the old or sick. AHPs will also have the ability IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed, since he understands how challenging to ‘‘cherry pick,’’ that is to offer inexpensive Thursday, June 26, 2003 the ride can be. plans to some associations—maybe groups of Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to honor Herb fitness clubs or software companies that tend Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this Zobel here today. He exemplifies the spirit of to be full of younger or healthier people—while body of Congress and this nation today to rec- community service that helped make this na- gouging associations that employ more experi- ognize a great leader in the Mancos, Colorado tion great. By donating his time to ‘‘Ride the enced workers, or the disabled. The CBO and community. After 10 years of service on the Rockies,’’ Herb selflessly helped 2,000 of his the Urban Institute have issued studies that Mancos Library Board of Trustees, Terry fellow riders stay fit, healthy, and happy. I con- predict that AHPs would do little to improve Marsden is retiring from his position as Presi- gratulate Herb for his athletic achievements, the uninsured problem, and may actually dent. In his five years in that post, Terry has commend him for his service, and wish him make it worse—unless we make them respon- been a dynamic force in the rapid evolution of the very best for the future. sive to the demands of state legislators. the Mancos Public Library. As we recognize f The states have been quite successful in Terry’s retirement, I commend him for his regulating the insurance industry and pro- dedication and leadership within the commu- SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH tecting their consumers. Why should we un- nity. FAIRNESS ACT OF 2003 dermine that? The CBO and numerous other Terry Marsden’s leadership has been an in- groups have predicted that this bill will desta- fluential factor in the numerous enhancements SPEECH OF bilize the health insurance industry in Amer- made to the Mancos Public Library over the HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE ica—and actually increase the number of peo- past 10 years. In his first few years on the OF TEXAS ple without insurance while raising the costs of Board of Trustees, Terry helped oversee the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those with it. That is why over 500 groups implementation of an automated circulation have expressed formal opposition to this bill, catalog system. During his time as President Thursday, June 19, 2003 including the National Governors Association, of the Board, Terry was also instrumental in Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, both the Republican and Democratic Gov- providing for the renovation of the building, hir- we have over 40 million people without health ernors Associations, the AFL–CIO, physicians ing additional staff and increasing the library’s insurance today. Over the course of this year, groups, providers groups, insurance trade as- hours of operation, all in an attempt to make

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.118 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1395 the Mancos Public Library more user friendly. THE BUDGET STILL DOES NOT I wish you the best of luck on your future en- He also insured the addition of six patron KEEP OUR PROMISE TO VETERANS deavors. computers in order to allow library patrons f vital internet access. HON. BOB FILNER OAK PARK TOWNSHIP CENTEN- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to OF CALIFORNIA NIAL—1903–2003 ‘‘100 YEARS OF Terry Marsden before you today for his com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERVING PEOPLE’’ mitment to his country. Terry embodies the Thursday, June 26, 2003 spirit of public service and altruism that makes our communities strong. I congratulate Terry Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I HON. DANNY K. DAVIS for his positive impact upon the Mancos com- rise to remind my colleagues that the pro- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity and wish him all the best in his future posed budget for our veterans is still woefully endeavors. inadequate! Thursday, June 26, 2003 Flat-line budgeting for several years pre- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Oak f vented the Veterans Health Administration Parkers have always been independent think- from keeping up with inflation and increased ers. So it’s not surprising that the earliest resi- TRIBUTE HONORING ATLANTA’S demand. Enrollees in the VA health care sys- dents of Oak Park opted for an independent FIRST BLACK MAYOR, MAYNARD tem (VHA) have increased by almost 120 per- government that gave them a greater voice in H. JACKSON cent since 1996, going from 2.4 million to decisions that affected their lives and their more than a projected 7 million in the coming community. HON. EDDIE BERNICE-JOHNSON fiscal year. During that same period, VHA per In the late 19th century, Oak Park was still capita expenditures have decreased by 30 a part of the Township of Cicero. However, OF TEXAS percent. after residents of the Austin neighborhood IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Had the level of funding kept up with the de- successfully broke away from the Cicero mand in inflation, the current VHA budget Thursday, June 26, 2003 Township in 1899 choosing to annex to the would be around $36 billion rather than the city of Chicago, Oak Parkers began to petition Ms. EDDIE BERNICE-JOHNSON of Texas. $25.3 billion requested by the Administration. once again for their own village. In 1901, citi- Mr. Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I pay Had adequate funding been in place, VA Sec- zens formally seceded from Cicero Township tribute to the memory of a profoundly historical retary Anthony Principi would not have had to to establish their own municipal government. gentleman from Atlanta, Mayor Maynard H. temporarily suspend enrollment for VA health The first village elections were held in 1902 Jackson. I would like to extend my greatest care for many of our nation’s veterans. and Oak Park celebrated its new status as a sympathy to the Jackson Family by taking a Veterans did not hesitate when called to united, selfcontained community. moment to reflect upon his rich life. service. I urge my colleagues to keep our Because the separation from Cicero Town- Although Mayor Jackson was born in Dallas, promise to our nation’s veterans when voting ship left Oak Park in a legal limbo as regards Texas, he grew up in Atlanta and finished high on the budget. certain delegated township functions, Oak school at 14 years of age. He graduated from f Park citizens voted in 1903 to establish Oak Park Township. The first elected officials were Morehouse College with honors at 18, and PAYING TRIBUTE JOE VIGIL later, successfully pursued a law degree from supervisor, assessor, collector, clerk, two jus- North Carolina Central University. tices of the peace and two constables. Maynard Jackson reshaped Atlanta’s power HON. SCOTT McINNIS The first social service program began in structure and made history, at age 35, when OF COLORADO 1936 with Poor Relief, a Great Depression he was first elected Atlanta’s first black mayor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES program to aid financially struggling residents. from 1974 through 1982. In 1990 he was re- Thursday, June 26, 2003 This was the start of the General Assistance elected with 80 percent of the vote and took program, which has provided financial assist- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to ance to thousands of Oak Park citizens over office several months before the 1990 an- stand before this body of Congress and this nouncement that Atlanta had been chosen as the years. nation today to pay tribute to Joe Vigil, a na- The growing population of youth and elderly host of the Summer Olympics. He’s been tionally known Cross Country/Track and Field in the 1960’s and 1970’s ushered in Youth widely acknowledged by his statement: ‘‘It is coach. Joe helped to make Adams State Col- Services and Senior Services. Guided by vol- fitting and proper that Atlanta, not perfect but lege a powerhouse in track and he will soon unteer citizen committees, the services are the best city in America, was chosen to host be inducted into the Rock Mountain Athletic key components in Oak Park’s quality of life. the Olympic Games.’’ Conference Hall of Fame for his accomplish- In 1971, the Senior Citizens Committee was Mayor Jackson’s initial eight-year tenure in ments. His hard work and dedication have in- formed and the Meals-at-Home program was City Hall will be remembered most for his im- fluenced the lives of many college students established. In 1973, the Township estab- pact on the black business community. He and I am proud to recognize his accomplish- lished by popular vote the volunteer Commu- was a champion of black business, evidenced ments here today. nity Mental Health Board to assess need and by the affirmative action programs he imple- For 27 years, Joe led the Adams State help fund mental health programs. In that mented which increased the number of city teams to 18 National Championships and 89 same year, the Advisory Committee on contracts awarded to blacks and other under- individual championships. He coached 425 All- Childcare was formed. Also in the 70’s came represented groups by more than 30 percent. American runners, many of whom ended up a transportation program for seniors and peo- After he left his 1989 mayoral term, Jackson competing on the national level. Recognized ple with disabilities, as well as the Senior Cit- entered the business sector by forming Jack- as one of the best coaches in the country, he izen Information and Referral Service, the En- son Securities, an investment firm which now is currently training some of the United States ergy Assistance program and the Income Tax has offices in Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Or- best runners for competition in the 2004 Olym- Assistance program. lando, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Fran- pic Games in Athens, Greece. Within the last ten years, Oak Park Town- cisco, and Chicago. Joe’s impact on student-athletes went be- ship has continued to meet the growing needs His family was active in early voting rights yond the track, however, as his runner’s grad- of its constituency. A youth Advocacy Council efforts. His grandfather, John Wesley Dobbs, uated at a rate of 96 percent. A quality college was established to give a voice to the teenage was co-chairman of the Atlanta Negro Voters education will always be more important then population. Additionally, the Townships of Oak League, and his father, the Rev. Maynard H. any National title, a lesson Joe passed on to Park and River Forest initiated a collaborative Jackson Sr., was the first black to seek public his teams. youth services program. In 1993, the Town- office in Dallas, the former pastor of New Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand today and ship’s Youth and Senior Services programs Hope Baptist Church, and founded the Geor- recognize the accomplishments of Coach Joe won three state awards and one year later the gia Voters league. Maynard Jackson will be Vigil. I am happy knowing that Joe has made Community Mental Health Board became the missed, but never forgotten for his enthu- an impressive impact on some of today’s only one in the state to be Medicaid certified siasm, his vision and dedication towards leav- youth and I hope that he continues his impor- for its case management services. ing a legacy for a world of true cohesive diver- tant role in young athletes lives. Thank you, The Township’s assessor and collector func- sity, and contributions to the City of Atlanta, Joe, for the contributions you have made to tions, in accordance with the Township’s over- Georgia. Adams State and the surrounding community. all vision of service and accessibility, has

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.004 E27PT1 E1396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 changed dramatically over the years. Since mineral rights are to be respected as private (1) Authority to provide ‘‘credits’’ (instead the 1930’s, the assessor has been a service property, future development of the minerals of or in addition to cash) that could be used office, not assessing property, but helping resi- could have adverse effects on the land, wild- for bonus bids or royalties for mineral leases on the Outer Continental Shelf; and dents, businesses and public agencies better life habitat, and other values of the future wild- (2) Authority to provide eligible BLM lands understand property matters, taxation and as- life refuge. That is why Congress directed the (or interests) anywhere in the country in ex- sisting with appeals. agencies to consider these potential future ef- change for the interests acquired at Rocky Since 1996, to improve operational effi- fects and work to find ways to mitigate those Flats (waiving the current requirement that ciencies while providing broader services, the impacts. exchanges must be within the same state). Township has entered into partnerships with So far, however, the Energy and Interior De- SECTION-BY-SECTION OUTLINE other governments and private agencies to co- partments have not been able to agree on Section 1— ordinate and expand its youth, senior and what to do about the minerals, and the MOU (1) provides a short title: ‘‘Rocky Flats mental health programs. Intergovernmental has not been completed. Minerals Acquisition Act.’’ agreements exist between the Township and I think the best way to handle this would be (2) includes findings regarding the status of for the Federal Government to acquire the Rocky Flats and the desirability of federal all the other 10 governmental units in Oak acquisition of mineral interests within its Park and River Forest—villages; parks; librar- minerals. However, neither the DOE nor Inte- boundaries ies; schools and the River Forest Township. rior has made this a priority, and the current (3) states the bill’s purpose as being to fa- From its humble beginnings serving Oak budgetary situation places constraints on such cilitate acquisition of non-Federal interests Park’s population of 3,000 residents in 1903, acquisitions. at Rocky Flats by authorizing the Interior one hundred years later Oak Park Township My bill is intended to make it more feasible Department to use credits or interests in has evolved into a fullservice unit of local gov- for the Interior Department to acquire some or certain public lands, instead of or in addition all of the minerals. It would do that by giving to cash. ernment serving Oak Park’s 53,000 residents Section 2— in 2003. I congratulate Oak Park Township on the Secretary of the Interior two additional (1) authorizes the Interior Department to their 100th birthday and know that they will methods (either instead of or in additional to use appropriated funds, credits, exchanged continue to identify and address unmet needs purchase for cash) for completing such lands or interests therein, or any combina- in their community. acquisitions— tion of these, to acquire mineral interests or other non-Federal interests at Rocky Flats; f (1) by giving ‘‘credits’’ that could be used in- stead of cash to pay for oil and gas leases on (2) defines ‘‘credits,’’ making clear that BILL TO FACILITATE ACQUISITION the Outer Continental Shelf; and they can only be issued with agreement of OF MINERAL RIGHTS AT ROCKY (2) by allowing federal lands or minerals recipient, can only be used for bonus bids or FLATS royalty payments for oil or gas leases on the anywhere in the country to be exchanged for Outer Continental Shelf and must be used the Rocky Flats minerals (under current law, within 10 years of their issuance; HON. MARK UDALL such exchanges can only occur within the (3) specifies that while exchanges can in- OF COLORADO same state—Colorado lands/minerals for other volve BLM lands or interests in any State, only lands or interests identified as suitable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colorado lands/minerals). The bill has no compulsory provisions. It for disposal under current law can be trans- Thursday, June 26, 2003 does not require that any of the non-Federal ferred to private ownership through such an interests at Rocky Flats be acquired by the exchange; Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I am (4) provides that interests acquired by the today introducing a bill to facilitate the acquisi- government, and it does not require anyone to United States under the bill will be managed tion by the Federal Government of mineral accept anything other than cash for any inter- as part of the wildlife refuge and cannot be rights or other non-Federal interests in lands ests that the government may acquire. It developed or transferred out of Federal own- that are located within the boundaries of the would merely provide the Interior Department ership; and specifies that the bill adds to the Rocky Flats site in Colorado. with new tools—in addition to those it already Interior Department’s existing authority and In the 1950’s, the Federal Government has—for such acquisitions. does not reduce any authority the Depart- bought land at Rocky Flats for the use as a In developing the bill, I sought and obtained ment already has. production facility for nuclear-weapon compo- technical assistance from the Interior Depart- f nents. However, the purchase did not include ment. I also have given careful consideration PAYING TRIBUTE ELVA all the mineral rights, some of which remained to comments from local governments and oth- MARTINEZ-DRYER in private ownership. ers in Colorado, and have made revisions to Production at Rocky Flats ended more than earlier drafts of the legislation in response to HON. SCOTT McINNIS a decade ago. Since then, the Department of points raised in those comments. OF COLORADO Energy, though its contractors, has been work- Mr. Speaker, this bill—the ‘‘Rocky Flats Min- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing to have the site cleaned up and closed. erals Acquisition Act’’—is narrow in scope. In 2001, Congress passed legislation I However, I think it can assist in successful im- Thursday, June 26, 2003 sponsored with Senator Wayne Allard to guide plementation of something that is very impor- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to the future of Rocky Flats. Under that legisla- tant for all Coloradans—the establishment of stand before this body of Congress and this tion—the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. I nation today to pay tribute to a phenomenal Act 0f 2001—once the cleanup and closure think it deserves the support of every Member athlete from my district. Elva Martinez-Dyer, a are accomplished, most of the land at Rocky of the House. former student-athlete from Western State Flats will be transferred from the Department For the information of our colleagues, here College, will soon be inducted into the Rocky of Energy to the Department of the Interior is a short outline of the bill: Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. and will be managed as a unit of the National OUTLINE OF ROCKY FLATS MINERALS Her exploits on the track are legendary and I Wildlife Refuge System. ACQUISITION BILL would like to recognize the hard work and de- The refuge act includes some provisions re- BACKGROUND termination she gave the sport. lated to the non-Federal minerals—primarily When the ongoing cleanup of the Rocky Elva helped the track team at Western State sand and gravel—at Rocky Flats. It says Flats site is completed, it will be closed and earn nation-wide recognition, personally ‘‘nothing in this [law] limits any valid, existing most of the site will be transferred to the In- achieving All-American status 16 times and terior Department for management as a Na- . . . mineral right’’ except for ‘‘such reason- tional Wildlife Refuge. Within the site’s winning five national championships. Elva be- able conditions on access . . . as are appro- boundaries there are some privately-owned came a dominant force in the sport; she did priate for the cleanup and closure of Rocky mineral rights (primarily sand and gravel). not lose a race during her final two years at Flats and for the management of the refuge.’’ Federal acquisition of at least some of these school. She was awarded the ‘‘NCAA–II Track And it says that a Memorandum of Under- mineral rights would further sound manage- and Field Athlete of the Year Award,’’ for her standing (MOU) between DOE and Interior is ment of the site as a wildlife refuge. How- accomplishments and was inducted into the to ‘‘address the impacts’’ mineral rights ‘‘may ever, the current budgetary situation makes Colorado Sportswomen’s Hall of Fame. Elva it difficult to complete such acquisition. have on the management of the refuge, and The purpose of the bill is to provide the In- currently holds three records in the Rocky provide strategies for resolving or mitigating terior Department with two additional tools Mountain Athletic Conference, as well as four these impacts.’’ to assist in the acquisition of minerals rights conference championships. These provisions were included in the ref- or other non-Federal property at Rocky All of Elva’s hard work and dedication paid uge act in order to make clear that while these Flats: off, as she earned a spot on the 2000 Olympic

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to nonprofit preservation organization, named lations, Elva, on your induction into the Rocky commend and congratulate Commander Georgetown to its 2003 list of America’s Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame Charles L. Stuppard, United States Navy, who Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list and good luck with your future endeavors. is leaving from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to be of unique and lovingly preserved communities the next Commanding Officer of the USS in the United States. f Arleigh Burke (DDG51). The Arleigh Burke is In recognizing Georgetown, the National a guided missile AEGIS Destroyer with a com- CONGRATULATING LOUIE WONG Trust singled out the Hamill House Museum, plement of about 325 personnel including 25 completed in 1879 as the home of silver baron FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERV- Officers. Commander Stuppard is slated to be William A. Hamill and adorned with furnishings ICE TO CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA at the helm of this powerful Navy vessel in delivered from its owner’s birthplace in Eng- April 2004. Commander Stuppard joined the Naval Offi- land. Another notable landmark is the Hotel de HON. BOB FILNER Paris, built in 1876. In its heyday, it was one OF CALIFORNIA cer Corps in 1985. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical and Aero- of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES space Engineering from Cornell University and the state. Today the Colonial Dames operates Thursday, June 26, 2003 his Master’s degree in National Security and the hotel as a museum. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. Also noted by the National Trust are the honor Louie Wong for his distinguished serv- Commander Stuppard’s achievements and ac- town’s holiday celebrations, which include a ice to Calexico. complishments are truly exemplary and I hope Christmas Market, Santa Lucia Processional, Louie was born in China and has made his many young people from my district and and horse-drawn wagon rides. around the country will follow in his footsteps home in Calexico since 1971. Mr. Wong and This is the fourth time the National Trust for his wife own and operate YUM YUM Res- as an Officer and a Gentleman. I congratulate Commander Stuppard for a job well done and Historic Preservation has compiled a list of A taurant in Calexico where they serve, ‘‘the Dozen Distinctive Destinations. More than 50 Best Chinese Food in Town.’’ The YUM YUM wish him and his family fair winds and fol- destinations in 27 states were nominated by restaurant has become a hub of activity for the lowing seas. preservation organizations and local commu- Calexico community, hosting local politicos f who meet to share ideas and concerns over nities. Georgetown was selected because it A TRIBUTE TO GEORGETOWN, COL- met the National Trust’s criteria of well-man- plates of good food. ORADO—ONE OF AMERICA’S aged growth, a commitment to historic preser- As a successful local businessman and a DOZEN DISTINCTIVE DESTINA- vation with a protected historic core and community activist, Louie has a long record of TIONS supporting numerous community organiza- meaningful context, interesting and attractive tions. He has just completed a term as Presi- HON. MARK UDALL architecture, cultural diversity, activities for dent of the Calexico Chamber of Commerce families with children, an economic base of lo- OF COLORADO where he has served with great distinction. He cally-owned small businesses, and walkability IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is a past recipient of the coveted Lava Lamp for residents and visitors. Award, presented annually by the Calexico Thursday, June 26, 2003 The National Trust also noted that George- Chamber of Commerce for service to the com- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise town residents have taken forceful action to munity. He was an early champion of today to congratulate the town of Georgetown, protect their town’s character and sense of Calexico’s new cultural arts center, located in Colorado, for being selected by the National place and have worked hard to preserve the the renovated De Anza Hotel. The plan in- Trust for Historic Preservation as one of its historic and scenic assets of their commu- volves creating four rooms, or chambers, each 2003 Dozen Distinctive Destination locations. nities, with rewards that transcend town limits. dedicated to a different artistic discipline. This designation acknowledges the out- In so doing, Georgetown has preserved its Louie has supported this vision since its incep- standing work of the residents of Georgetown quality of life for its residents and tourists tion, by building community support for the in protecting, respecting and celebrating their alike. Georgetown and towns like it in Colo- plan and raising money, including personally unique history and cultural heritage. rado and throughout the west preserve the al- paying for the architectural renderings. Anyone who has spent time in Georgetown lure of the western lifestyle and the respect Louie is a member of numerous community knows of the wealth of historical structures that settlers had and still have for the special organizations and committees, including serv- that have been preserved and protected. This places that have been established. ing as a Trustee of the Imperial Valley College heritage provides a lasting reminder of the Board of Trustees, and on the Imperial Valley early years of mining and living in rugged In announcing the places on the list of dis- College Foundation Board of Directors. He mountainous areas of Colorado and the West. tinctive destinations, Richard Moe, the Presi- has been much honored for his community Georgetown, the county seat of Clear Creek dent of the National Trust for Historic Preser- service, receiving the first community service County, was established in 1864, when the vation, had this to say about Georgetown: ‘‘It citation ever presented by the Calexico Unified discovery of the Belmont Lode started a stam- is encouraging to see communities so com- School District and the Man of the Year Award pede of prospectors and ultimately gave the mitted to the preservation of their historic land- from the Calexico Benevolent and Protective town its nickname, ‘‘Silver Queen of the Rock- marks, the revitalization of their downtown Order of Elks. He has served as Grand Mar- ies.’’ The town still operates under an 1868 areas, and the protection of their unique herit- shall of the Calexico Christmas Parade. charter from Colorado’s territorial legislature. age. Georgetown represents a truly distinctive Mr. Speaker, Louie Wong is a community As the National Trust notes in its announce- slice of America. That makes it an exciting al- leader, equally at home creating regional cul- ment of this designation: ‘‘Many vestiges of ternative to the homogenization of many other tural arts centers as he is serving up Chinese the town’s heyday remain, including the vacation spots. It is my hope that more Amer- food at high school football games to raise Georgetown Loop Railroad, a marvel of engi- ican cities and towns will follow Georgetown’s money for charity. He gives wholeheartedly to neering, hailed as the most complex railroad lead in preserving their own spirit of place.’’ the organizations he supports that benefit the loop in the world at the turn of the century. people of Calexico. While his service as Presi- Today, the historic railroad is still thrilling pas- All I can add to that is, ‘‘amen,’’ and my own dent of the Calexico Chamber of Commerce is sengers as it traverses the Devil’s Gate High congratulations to the people of Georgetown coming to an end, I have no doubt that he will Bridge, soaring 95 feet above Clear Creek. A for this honor, so well earned through their ef- find even more ways to improve the quality of year-round vacation wonderland, George- forts to preserve one of the places that makes life in his community. town’s spectacular setting provides unlimited Colorado such a special place to live.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.006 E27PT1 E1398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2003 HONORING SIDNY ZINK Medicine at Case Western Reserve University committee on Homeland Security for their ex- before joining the medical faculty at Brown cellent work in producing the first ever Home- HON. SCOTT McINNIS University in 1986. At Brown, he became in- land Security Appropriations bill. I am so OF COLORADO volved with the clinical management of per- pleased that my colleagues in Congress share IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sons living with HIV/AIDS, and is currently the my concern for the priority that is Homeland Principal Investigator of the Lifespan/Tufts/ Security, and that consequently, the Appro- Thursday, June 26, 2003 Brown Center for AIDS Research. Dr. Car- priations Act passed 425–2. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this penter has also written many notable publica- f body of Congress and this nation today to pay tions on his research from cholera to HIV/ tribute to a selfless community servant from AIDS. PAYING TRIBUTE TO PATTI my district, Sidny Zink of Durango, Colorado. The John E. Fogarty International Center O’ROURKE An active member of the Leadership La Plata plays a vital role in the United States’ re- organization, Sidny was recently honored with sponse to global challenges in health. The late HON. SCOTT McINNIS the ‘‘Barbara Conrad Award,’’ which recog- John Fogarty served as Representative from OF COLORADO nizes a person who donates numerous hours the 2nd District of Rhode Island and was a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to their community. Today I would like to join lifelong advocate of promoting the study of Thursday, June 26, 2003 with the Durango Area Chamber of Commerce global health problems. Dr. Carpenter has in honoring Sidny’s commitment and recog- consistently shown that same vision by taking Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to nizing this distinct honor. on the challenge of disease prevention take this opportunity to honor the life and A longtime resident of Durango, Sidny is throughout the global community. He has memory of an outstanding woman from my widely known for her dedication to community shown himself to be a notable leader on seek- district. Patti O’Rourke of Pueblo, Colorado service. Sidny has been active in a number of ing out ways to better the entire global com- made tremendous contributions during her life- committees and organizations, such as the Big munity, and by doing so, has left his mark on time to her community and served as leader Brothers Big Sisters foundation, Community international health. and role model for many. Development Corporation, the La Plata Home- Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I hope our col- Patti graduated from law school at Fordham builders Society, and the Community Develop- leagues will join me in congratulating Dr. Car- University in 1944 and went to work with a ment Corporation. While Sidny has worked penter on his lifetime of achievements. firm on Wall Street. She later became one of vigorously for the community, she spends f the first women to practice law in Pueblo County, Colorado, and in 1981, became the much of her time with Leadership La Plata, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- county’s first female judge. Patti’s reputation learning how new issues could affect her com- CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, as a fair and caring judge, as well as her life- munity. 2004 Mr. Speaker, in a recent ceremony in Du- long commitment to community service, was rango, last year’s recipient of the ‘‘Barbara well known. She donated countless hours to a Conrad Award’’ Ed Morlan passed on the HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE variety of causes that are too numerous to OF FLORIDA award in recognition of Sidny’s commitment to mention. In short, Patti served on many com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community. I join with my colleagues here munity boards, worked tirelessly to support today in applauding Sidny’s civic-mindedness Thursday, June 26, 2003 family court reforms, and took up the cause and in recognizing this prestigious honor. Con- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. for senior citizens. Even after leaving full-time gratulations and thanks again, Sidny, for the Speaker, with great disappointment I was un- service on the bench, Patti’s interest in serving many years of service you have given the Du- able to be present on Tuesday, June 24 to others prompted her to travel to Denver sev- rango community. speak and vote in favor of H.R. 2555, the eral times a week to help alleviate a large f Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fis- backlog of cases. cal Year 2004. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the STATEMENT RECOGNIZING DR. The terrorist attacks on and following Sep- life and memory of Patti O’Rourke before this CHARLES CARPENTER FOR HIS tember 11 highlighted our vulnerability to at- body of Congress and this nation today. By ACHIEVEMENTS tack on our soil, and exposed a new enemy reaching heights no other woman had at- with a desire to harm the United States and tained, Patti became a pioneer who blazed a HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN the American people. Our swift efforts at bol- trail other women could follow. By giving so OF RHODE ISLAND stering our domestic security have resulted in much of herself to the community, Patti be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the prevention of further domestic incidents. It came a public servant and a beacon for every- one in Pueblo, the State of Colorado, and our Thursday, June 26, 2003 is this absence of occurrences that confirms our success. We cannot, however, become nation to follow. Patti left the world a better Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to complacent in this success and must remain place; she will be missed by her family, congratulate Dr. Charles C.J. Carpenter, who committed to securing our homeland. friends, and the many people whose lives she received the John E. Fogarty Recognition Our Nation continually faces new and pre- impacted for the better. award for his lifelong achievements in global viously unfamiliar domestic threats that are f health on May 29. This prestigious honor, more severe than ever before. Local govern- given by the National Institute of Health’s John ments cannot be expected to bear the new fi- HONORING PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL E. Fogarty International Center, recognizes Dr. nancial burdens that accompany their exten- GRADUATE TIFFANY BROWN Carpenter’s career in research to combat sive and important new detection, prevention, major diseases in developing countries and and emergency management responsibilities. HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY his involvement in training future generations Funding must come from the Federal Govern- OF NEW YORK of researchers in international health. Dr. Car- ment in this matter of national security. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES penter is a Professor of Medicine at Brown When I was a Florida State Senator I Thursday, June 26, 2003 University in Providence, Rhode Island, and chaired the Senate Homeland Security Com- formerly the Physician-in-Chief of Brown Uni- mittee following September 11. Florida was Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay versity’s Miriam Hospital. the state that initiated the drive to secure fed- tribute to Miss Tiffany Brown, a constituent of Born in Savannah, GA, Dr. Carpenter re- eral funds for first responders. Because we mine from the Bronx, NY. Tiffany is graduating ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree from Prince- had to deal with so many natural disasters, we this year with honors from Preston High ton University and a medical degree from the know the many benefits of well-trained, well- School in the Bronx. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He began equipped first responders. Local governments Mr. Speaker, we hear so much these days his medical career at Johns Hopkins, where cannot be expected to bear the new financial about students not being interested in commu- he later served as a faculty member. He start- burdens that accompany their extensive and nity service and not being interested in politics ed the Johns Hopkins Cholera Research Pro- important new responsibilities. Funding must and public service, but Tiffany is the excep- gram, which was located in Calcutta, India, come from the Federal Government in this tion, not the rule. While in school at Preston, and researched the treatment of cholera in matter of national security. she interned with New York State Assembly- children and adults. He served for 12 years as I applaud Chairman ROGERS, Chairman man Steve Kaufman, interned with the Eleanor Professor and Chairman of the Department of YOUNG, and the entire Appropriations Sub- Roosevelt Democratic Club, was a CCD

VerDate Jan 31 2003 06:59 Jun 28, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.007 E27PT1 June 27, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1399 teacher at St. Ursula’s Church and co-founded overdue, and I am proud to bring it to the at- PAYING TRIBUTE TO COLORADO a program called ‘‘R.A.M’’, Registering Adults tention of this House today. Congratulations MOUNTAIN COLLEGE and Minorities Program, which seeks to in- and thanks again, Bill, for your many years of crease voting registration and participation. hard work on behalf of Grand Junction and the HON. SCOTT McINNIS Mr. Speaker, Tiffany is truly one of the best Lions. May you have many more to come! OF COLORADO and brightest students in New York City. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES high school, she was a member of Amnesty f International, was a columnist for her news- Thursday, June 26, 2003 paper, wrote for Preston’s literary magazine, IN HONOR OF DR. WAYNE D. LETT, Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to was a member of the African American club, SUPERINTENDENT OF NEWPORT stand before this body of Congress and this the orchestra, a captain of the Defense Team, NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS nation to pay tribute to an exceptional edu- and a participant in the Science and Tech- cational institution in my district. Colorado nology entry program at Fordham University. Mountain College was established in 1967 and Tiffany was a well-rounded student and suc- HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT currently provides over 25,000 students with a cessful student, gaining notice as one of the quality education. The school will soon be OF VIRGINIA Who’s Who Among American High School opening a new campus to better serve the Students. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vail/Eagle Valley area. I am proud to stand Mr. Speaker, I applaud Tiffany’s commit- here today and recognize the 36 years of ment to community service and her giving Thursday, June 26, 2003 service that Colorado Mountain College has back so much to make the Bronx and the Co- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise given to my state and congratulate them on Op City neighborhood where she lives in a today on behalf of Representative JO ANN their expansion. The new campus in Edwards, Colorado will better place. Mr. Speaker, academic and com- DAVIS and myself to recognize the outstanding munity success though is not achieved with service of Dr. Wayne Lett. Following 34 years provide students with state of the art facilities the work of one person alone. It is a team ef- of educational service, Dr. Lett will be retiring that will help enrich their college experience. fort. Tiffany comes from a strong and caring from his post as Superintendent of Newport The campus will have 16 classrooms, several family, including her aunt who is also my Co- News Public Schools on July 1, 2003. labs, science and EMT facilities, and a fire Op City office director Teckla Halls. Her family science center. CMC is already the largest along with her teachers, mentors and adults in Dr. Lett’s career has been devoted to edu- rural community college in the U.S. and this the community are all part of the success that cation and his efforts have been important to campus will further the services they provide makes Tiffany the wonderful young woman the lives of countless young people in Newport to underserved areas throughout the state. she is today. News. His achievements have been recog- Colorado Mountain College provides stu- Mr. Speaker, Tiffany is an exceptional stu- nized by both local and national organizations. dents with the opportunity to take classes in dent, one who has a bright and prosperous fu- In 2001, Dr. Lett was named Virginia Super- one of the most beautiful landscapes in the ture ahead. I wish her and her family all the intendent of the Year by the Virginia Associa- world. Sitting high in the Rocky Mountains, best. tion of School Superintendents. He has pro- CMC maintains a unique curriculum, offering f vided leadership in many urban school organi- classes in subject areas not found elsewhere. zations and has served as President and Vice Students are able to study ski business and HONORING BILL KILLGORE President of the National Association of Feder- resort management, seeing first hand how ally Impacted Schools. some of the world’s premier ski resorts are HON. SCOTT McINNIS Dr. Lett’s illustrious career in education run. CMC also offers classes in forestry and OF COLORADO began in 1969, following his graduation from fire sciences, important subjects on the West- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES East Carolina University with an A.B. in history ern Slope, which faces some of the worst fire Thursday, June 26, 2003 and political science. He first served as a danger in the country. Mr. Speaker, Colorado Mountain College Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this teacher, assistant principal, and personnel di- rector in York County Public Schools. It was does more for its students than provide an body of Congress and this nation today to pay education, it gives them the opportunity to tribute to a selfless community servant from during this time that Dr. Lett earned his M.A. in history from Old Dominion University in succeed. The college is a vital part of the Col- my district, Bill Killgore of Grand Junction, Col- orado Community, and I am truly honored to orado. An active member of the Grand Junc- 1972, a C.A.S. in education administration from the College of William and Mary in 1975, recognize such an exceptional institution and tion Lions Club, Bill was recently honored as its outstanding team of dedicated employees ‘‘Lion of the Year.’’ I would like to join with his and an Ed.D in education administration from the same institution in 1984. here today. Congratulations on the expansion, fellow Lions in honoring Bill’s commitment and and good luck with all of your future endeav- recognizing this distinct honor. Dr. Lett’s tenure in Newport News Public ors. A longtime resident of Grand Junction, Bill is Schools began in 1984. After serving in a f widely known for his dedication to community number of different administrative positions for service. Bill has been active in a number of the school district, Dr. Lett was named Super- IN HONOR OF BILL RUMBLE committees and organizations, such as the intendent in 1996. Redlands Water Board, the Avalon Theatre Under Dr. Lett’s leadership, Newport News HON. XAVIER BECERRA Restoration Committee, and serving as chair- Public Schools has made significant progress OF CALIFORNIA man of the Highway Cleanup Committee. in the academic performance of its students. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While Bill has worked vigorously for the com- The number of fully accredited schools has munity, his heart has always been with his be- Thursday, June 26, 2003 risen from one to nineteen, access to rigorous loved Lions Club. Bill’s work with the Lions is Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is with the coursework has been made a priority, tutoring well known; from their commitment to commu- utmost pleasure and privilege that I rise today and mentoring programs have been ex- nity service to the many fundraising events to recognize and pay tribute to a friend and they hold in support of local causes and orga- panded, and the dropout rate has been re- educator, Mr. Bill Rumble, who will retire this nizations, Bill is always at the forefront of the duced by more than 50 percent. During this Friday, June 27th, after 28 exceptional years club’s service projects, eager to help out his time Newport News Public Schools has re- of teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School community. ceived more U.S. Department of Education District. Mr. Speaker, in a recent ceremony in Grand ‘‘Blue Ribbon’’ designations than any other Born November 5, 1946 in Long Beach, Junction, former ‘‘Lion of the Year’’ Dan Griffin school division in Virginia. These are only a California, to Everett and Marion Rumble, Bill passed on that distinctive title in recognition of few of the many achievements that are the di- graduated from Millikan High School in 1964 Bill’s commitment to both the community and rect result of Dr. Lett’s leadership. and then attended the University of California, the club. I join with my colleagues here today Mr. Speaker, Representative JO ANN DAVIS Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of in applauding Bill’s civic-mindedness and in and I would like to congratulate Dr. Lett on his Arts degree in Political Science. Following col- recognizing this prestigious honor. This rec- distinguished service and thank him for his lege, Bill served in the United State Navy from ognition to Bill and his fellow Lions for the great commitment to the education of our June 1968 to July 1970. First commissioned work that they do in my community is long youth. as an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he

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OF COLORADO intendent of the Phoenix-Talent School Dis- Bill’s service to his country did not end IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict. Joel’s mother, Jana, is a homemaker who when he left the military, but instead evolved has returned to graduate school after raising Thursday, June 26, 2003 into a lifetime of service in the classroom. her children. Like Joel, his brothers Chad and After completing his California Teaching Cre- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with pro- Gabe are fine young Oregonians with bright, dential from California State University, Long found sadness that I rise before this body of promising futures. I am proud to call them my Beach, in June 1974, Bill went to work for the Congress and this nation today to pay tribute friends. Los Angeles Unified School District where he to a true American hero. Rick Lupe recently One of Joel’s defining characteristics is his taught English as a Second Language, passed away from injuries sustained while bat- dedication to the people of his native state. English, history, and Chicano Studies from tling a prescribed burn on the Fort Apache In- Since his days in the Oregon State Legislature 1974 to 1996. From 1996 to the present, he dian Reservation near Whiteriver, Arizona. I working for State Representative Rob has served as the Bilingual Program Coordi- am saddened by his death and would like to Patridge, Joel has pursued his passion for nator at Wilson High School, which is attended take a moment to reflect on the courage and public policy and public service from Salem to by many students who reside in my district. leadership of this honorable and distinguished Washington, D.C. He came to the Nation’s Though he has spent his career as a teacher, individual. capital on a weekend’s notice and brought Bill somehow found the time to be a student Rick previously made headlines during an- with him both his love of Oregon and his rev- earning his Master of Arts in Latin American other fire that took place last summer. When erence for the American system of govern- Studies from California State University, Los the Rodeo-Chediski fire scorched much of Ari- ment. I have no doubt that he will return to the Angeles in 1988. zona, Rick engineered a fire line at the last West Coast with the same idealism that first Bill Rumble has never pursued but has cer- minute, using a back burn and bulldozers that inspired him to serve his fellow citizens. tainly earned recognition as a dedicated public helped save the town of Show Low. Such acts Perhaps Joel’s most impressive trait is his servant, committed educator, and fighter for of courage are no surprise to those who knew deep religious faith and personal commitment human dignity. But what sets him apart from him. In nearly two decades of service to the to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Prior to his many others, at least for me, is his devotion Fort Apache Hotshot crew, Rick developed a marriage, Joel lived in a home for Christian to and appreciation of his role as husband and reputation as a strong but quiet leader, a loyal men on Capitol Hill called Jonathan House, father. colleague, and trusted friend. where he enjoyed the company of young pro- Bill had the good sense to marry Carol Rick possessed courage and toughness to fessionals who shared his moral convictions Jacques in August of 1981. Together they spare. While checking on a hot spot recently, and dedication to the Christian church. Joel’s have three children: Lawrence, Mateo, and the wind picked up and blew the flames unwavering devotion to his beliefs, in an age Maya. In her own right, Carol is a tireless and around him. When the shelter he tried to de- when so many young people lack a guiding beloved advocate in our community. Together ploy blew away, Rick dropped to the ground to moral compass, has deeply impressed me and they have mastered the art of advocacy, and allow the fire to pass over him. Even though those with whom he has worked. together they have shared in the fruits of their the flames and heat scorched him, leaving 3rd Mr. Speaker, in July of last year, I had the progressive work. Together, they are a power- degree burns over 40 percent of his body, he honor of attending Joel’s wedding to his lovely ful team. summoned the strength to walk a half-mile to bride, the former Elizabeth Horton, who has Bill’s 28 years with the schools of Los Ange- get help. Even then, Rick held on for five been at Joel’s side since their early teens. les have been flush with positions of leader- weeks before leaving us. He will be especially Elizabeth, also a lifelong Oregonian, has made ship, including Social Studies Department missed by his beloved wife Evelyn and his her love of children a career as an elementary Chair during 1995–96, member of the Accredi- children Brent, Sean, and Daniel. I would like school teacher, a calling for which she is par- tations Committee during 1996–97, member of to extend my deepest sympathy to them dur- ticularly well suited. Joel and Elizabeth are the the Professional Development Committee dur- ing this difficult time. sort of people that parents want their children ing 2000–03, and member of the Academic Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize to grow up to be, and it gives me great pleas- Leadership Team during 2001–03. Further- Rick Lupe today. His immediate family will re- ure to know that they will share their lives to- more, Bill played an active role with our local member Rick for the loving husband and fa- gether. teachers union, the United Teachers of Los ther that he was. The town of Show Low, the Mr. Speaker, it goes without saying that Joel Angeles, in which he assumed several posi- Fort Apache Hotshots, and this nation will re- will be difficult to replace. If you were to poll tions of leadership. Ultimately, however, Bill’s member Rick as the hero that he was. Rick my staff, they would be unanimous in their re- first priority as a teacher was his genuine con- dedicated his life to serving his nation and his gret at his departure, as he has been a reli- cern for the education, enrichment and well fellow citizens. We will always be grateful. able coworker and caring friend. While we are being of his students. f sorry to see him depart the office, we are As a tireless volunteer, Bill has supported happy to watch him enter a new phase in his many local community-based organizations, TRIBUTE TO JOEL WILLARD life that I know will bring both great challenges including Art in the Park, the Northeast branch and great rewards. I have no doubt that he will of the Los Angeles YMCA, the Mount Wash- HON. GREG WALDEN do as well pursuing a legal career as he has ington Residents Association, and the Arroyo OF OREGON done in his work on behalf of the people of the Seco Neighborhood Council. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Second District. Joel, thank you for a job well Bill’s retirement marks the final chapter in a Thursday, June 26, 2003 done, and know that you are leaving my office distinguished teaching career. But, if I know with my deepest gratitude and that of the peo- Bill, he’s just getting started. I look forward to Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I ple you have so ably helped me to represent. his continued service and devotion to our would like to pay tribute to a member of my We’re counting on you to keep in close touch. Washington, D.C., staff for his years of faithful community. Just as his students needed him f yesterday, we who believe in social activism service to me and to the good people of Or- and a commitment to social justice need him egon’s Second Congressional District. Joel MILITARY CONSTRUCTION today. Willard has been my Executive Assistant for Mr. Speaker, as family, friends and col- over 2 years, performing a myriad of respon- HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ leagues gather to celebrate Bill’s many ac- sibilities in a hectic environment with dedica- OF TEXAS complishments, it is with great admiration and tion and poise. It’s a tough job, and he ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pride that I ask my colleagues to join me celled at it. Joel will leave my office this week today in saluting this exceptional man and to continue his education as a law student at Thursday, June 26, 2003 brother to many. America certainly got the the University of California at Berkeley, where Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, it is an out- best end of the bargain when it opened the I have every confidence that he will dem- rage that we are today considering a military

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