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INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICAID cation by three-fourths of the States. Some posed for operation in the Ka-band frequency COMMUNITY ATTENDANT SERV­ have asserted that the second method has not spectrum .- ICES ACT OF 1997 been as effective as intended by the Framers. These systems will offer services for a variety Persuasive arguments have been made that a of business, medical, and long-distance learn­ HON. NEWT GINGRICH Constitutional Convention might alter the Con­ ing applications. Many ACTS technologies OF GEORGIA stitution more expansively than intended by have already been incorporated and even IN THE HOUSE OF R EP RESENTATIVE S proponents of a specific proposed amend­ adapted for commercial systems. Tuesday , June 24 , 1997 ment. The Framers did intend that the States have My fellow colleagues, please join me in rec­ Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I want to intro­ an effective manner by which to modify the ognizing the following Space Foundation Hall duce today the Medicaid Community Attendant Constitution. We are proposing a process that of Fame inductees from NASA Lewis Re­ Services Act of 1997 as part of my commit­ allows the States to initiate the amending search Center who are helping to build the ad­ ment to empowering all Americans and to the process that is devoid of the perils of a Con­ vanced technology bridge to the 21st century: principles of community-based care. This bill stitutional Convention. Under our proposal, an Roberto Acosta, Robert Bauer, Ronald allows for choices for persons with disabilities amendment would be presented to Congress Sexton, Thom Coney, Richard Gedney, Wil­ so that individuals can receive the care that is after two-thirds of the States indicated ap­ liam Hawersaat, Doug Hoder, Howard Jack­ more appropriate for them. Everyone deserves proval via their State legislatures. If two-thirds son, Michael Jarrell, Russell Jirberg, Rodney the opportunity to lead a full and independent of each House of Congress does not agree to Knight, Richard Krawczyk, Keven McPherson, life and people with disabilities are no excep­ disapprove of the proposed amendment, it Mark Plecity, Joanne Poe, Karl Reader, Rich tion. would be submitted to the States for ratifica­ Reinhart, Ronald Schertler, Phil Sohn, Ernie I believe that personal empowerment is es­ Spisz, David Wright, and Michael Zernic. sential to the pursuit of happiness and believe tion. Upon ratification by three-fourths of the that this bill will begin a very important debate States' legislatures, the amendment would be­ about long-term care in the Nation. During the come part of the Constitution. I urge your support for this commonsense 104th Congress, I submitted for the CONGRES­ TRIBUTE TO SUE BEITTEL legislation that returns as an option, the power SIONAL RECORD a statement in support of com­ munity-based care based upon the rec­ to amend the Constitution to the States, as the Framers intended. ommendations of a disabilities task force on HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY disabilities which I appointed in Georgia and OF CALIFORNIA the work of advocates for community-based IN HONOR OF THE SPACE TECH­ care from around the Nation. NOL OGY HALL OF FAME INDUCT­ IN THE HOUS E OF REPRESENTATIVE S The bill I am introducing today is the starting EES Tuesday, June 24, 1997 point for the dialog about the best way to em­ power persons with disabilities. I am aware HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that this proposal may have significant cost OF OHIO pay tribute to an outstanding individual on the implications, so I encourage careful consider­ occasion of her ?0th birthday, Mrs. Sue IN T HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation and additional input to help ensure a Beittel. Mrs. Beittel has devoted tremendous sound policy decision. Tuesday, June 24, 1997 time and energy working for the betterment of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor her community in Marin County, CA. the employees of NASA Lewis Research Cen­ INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Over the course of more than 30 years of ter in Cleveland, OH , who have been inducted public service, Mrs. Beittel focused here atten­ into the U.S. Space Foundation Space Tech­ tion on the issues critical to a successful com­ HON. TOM BULEY nology Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was OF VIRGINIA munity. She has felt passionate about working established in 1988 to recognize and honor for schools, housing, transportation, the envi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S innovators who have transformed space tech­ Tuesday, June 24, 1997 ronment, and preserving the democratic proc­ nology into viable commercial products. It also ess. Mrs. Beittel served two terms on the San Mr. BULEY. Mr. Speaker, today I, along raises public awareness about the benefits of Rafael Board of Education and was on the with Congressmen VIRGIL GOODE, JIM KOLBE, space spinoff technology and encourages fur­ statewide task force on vocational education. NATHAN DEAL, PAUL GILLMOR , and FLOYD ther innovation. In recognition of her work for housing, Mrs. SPENCE, am introducing a constitutional On April 3, 1997, the Space Foundation Hall Beittel was the recipient of the 1997 Mel amendment that will implement a more effec­ of Fame paid tribute to the technologies and Boyce Award from the Ecumenical Association tive method by which States could take the ini­ the many professionals who developed Amer- · for Housing in San Rafael. tiative in the process by which the Constitution ica's most Advanced Communications Tech­ is amended. This legislation already has the nology Satellite [ACTS] Program . The ACTS Some of the many organizations she has support of Gov. George Allen and Gov. Mike Program was developed to promote America's been active with include: the Audubon Society, Leavitt. satellite industry and its position in the com­ the Family Service Agency, the League of At present, article V provides for two ways mercial communication satellite market. Mem­ Women voters, the Marin Education Fund, the to amend the Constitution. The first involves bers of NASA Lewis Research Center's ACTS Mental Health Association, the North San the presentation of an amendment by Con­ Program continue to impact the role America's Rafael Coalition of Residents, the San Rafael gress to the States for ratification. The second satellite industry has as world leaders in this Housing Coalition, and the St. VincenVSilveira is by Constitutional Convention, convened at market. Citizens Advisory Committee. the request of the State legislatures. Even with ACTS and NASA Lewis Research Center Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay both methods available, to date, all amend­ have stimulated the growth of a new genera­ tribute to Sue Beittel. She embodies a truly ments to the Constitution have been enacted tion of services as is evident by as many as selfless sense of volunteerism. I wish her, her following passage by the Congress and ratifi- 15 new communications satellite systems pro- husband Dan , and their family, the best.

e This " bullet" symbol identifies state m ents o r insertio ns w hich are no t sp oken by a Member of the Senate on the fl oor. Matter set in this typeface indicates w ords inserted or appended , rather than sp ok en, by a Member of the H ou se on the floor. June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12241 CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVER­ lieved that doing good was not only a profes­ work. His benevolent community work began SARY OF THE NATIONAL STORY- sion but a way of life. I join Jack's family, at the Boy Scouts of America and progressed TELLING FESTIVAL . friends, colleagues, and the citizens of Hen­ to work with VISTA. The Peace Corps, and derson County, in recognizing Jack for his nonprofit and local government. HON. WIWAM L. JENKINS leadership, community service, and service to Much of Mr. Esposito's time has been dedi­ cated to improving the community. Among his OF TENNESSEE the country. Jack was a fine American and a loyal friend many accomplishments, he has fought to pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and supporter. My sympathy is extended to tect the rights of the public by battling con­ Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 his lovely wife Katherine, his son Donald Ill, sumer fraud and he has served as an advo­ Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, each year dur­ and the rest of the Ward family. It was indeed cate for housing and other legal matters. ing the month of October, the National Story­ an honor to represent him in Washington, and In 1977, community board No. 1 hired Mr. telling Association [NSA] holds the National to be an honorary pall bearer at the request of Esposito, making him the youngest district Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. This his family. manager in the city of New York. Over the year marks the 25th anniversary of the fes­ past 20 years, he has guided the board tival. through many of the community's complex Considered one of the top 100 events in TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEER EFFORTS issues and resolved numerous problems with North America, the festival draws an average AT CUESTA COLLEGE service delivery, budget and planning. He has of 10,000 visitors per year. The NSA has re­ proven to be excellent at negotiating, building ceived 70 percent of the funds required to HON. WALTER H. CAPPS partnerships and resolving problems. build a National Storytelling Center in OF CALIFORNIA Throughout his tenure with community Jonesborough. An estimated 80,000 tourists IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES board No. 1, Mr. Esposito has maintained his are expected to visit northeast Tennessee per ties with the community by belonging to var­ Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 year generating revenue as well as jobs. ious fraternal organizations and alumni asso­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ciations. He has also continued in his father's tunity to praise the many educational benefits recognize and pay tribute to the tireless efforts footsteps by becoming Scout Master of Troop of storytelling. The art of storytelling allows of the 1,000 volunteers at Cuesta College, in 604 and being appointed chairman of the Boy teachers to develop student interest in lit­ San Luis Obispo, CA, who have shown exem­ Scouts of America Lenape Bay District. erature and history. By telling stories, students plary dedication and a profound commitment Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise learn excellent communication skills while to serving the needs of its students, and mem­ with me in this tribute to Gerald Esposito. The being given the unique opportunity to speak to bers of their community. These individuals Greenpoint-Williamsburg community and com­ a large group of people. Storytelling teaches provide us all with a bright example of how the munity board No. 1 are lucky to have such a students to be aware of the many diverse cul­ spirit of volunteerism and the vigilance of en­ great man and leader among them . I am tures in the United States. In addition, many gaged citizenship can make a difference in the thrilled to have Mr. Esposito in my district. businesses use storytelling to enhance pres­ lives of individuals and that of their commu­ entations and seminars. nity. A TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTHAMPTON In order to further promote storytelling We should commend Cuesta College and PRESS NEWSPAPER ON ITS lOOTH across the .Nation, the National Storytelling As­ these volunteers not just for their work, but for ANNIVE RS ARY sociation hosts Tellabration on the Saturday their example. I am extremely proud of these night before Thanksgiving. Tellabration occurs individuals because they speak to the limitless HON. MICHAEL P. FORBF.S in several States and NSA hopes to declare possibility that exists when we give our ener­ OF NEW YORK the week prior to Tellabration, National Story­ gies and talents toward improving our commu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES telling Week. I commend the National Story­ nities and the opportunities they provide. They telling Association on their efforts and wish show us how taking responsibility for those Tuesday, June 24, 1997 them continued success. things we value, such as educating people, Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to can have a great impact on our future. pay tribute to the Southampton Press, the Mr. Speaker, government cannot be ex­ venerable community newspaper of South­ TRIBUTE TO DONALD G. WARD, JR. pected to solve all of our problems, so it has ampton, Long Island that is celebrating its become increasingly important for individuals 1OOth anniversary this year. HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR across our nation to take part in lending their Since it's first edition in 1897, the South­ OF NORTH CAROLINA effort to such endeavors. These 1,000 volun­ ampton Press has exemplified the finest tradi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES teers from Cuesta College have taken the lead tions of American community journalism, pro­ in this pursuit and for that I commend them. I viding Southampton residents with superlative Tuesday, June 24, 1997 request, Mr. Speaker, that the House extend coverage of local news, the arts, agriculture, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak­ them the same honor. business, and editorial analysis. Devoting itself er, I rise today to honor the life of a truly fine fully towards serving the communities it cov­ gentleman and friend, Donald Grady "Jack" ers, the Southampton Press has earned the Ward, a lifelong resident of Henderson Coun­ IN HONOR OF GERALD A. highest regard of its readers and peers be­ ty, NC, in the Eleventh Congressional District. ESPOSITO cause it so faithfully maintains the highest Jack was the son of Katherine Harris Ward journalistic ideals. of Hendersonville and the late Donald G. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY It was one of Long Island's most prominent Ward. He served his country in the Army dur­ OF NEW YORK publishers, Walter R. Burling, who founded the ing World War II , and was a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Southampton Press, naming his son, George, VFW and American Legion. Jack continued as editor and producing the inaugural issue on his service to America very ably as a member Tuesday, June 24, 1997 May 29, 1897. A newspaper veteran, Walter of the Republican Presidential Task Force Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, Burling founded and operated both the Sea­ under Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Fur­ I rise today to pay a respectful tribute to Ger­ Side Times, of Southampton, and the East ther, he was a member of Dana United Meth­ ald A. Esposito. Tonight, community board No. Hampton Star, a well-respected paper still in odist Church. 1 of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, publication. Through 1971 , the Burling family As founder of his own business, Ward will be honoring Mr. Esposito on the 20th anni­ name was associated with the Southampton Brothers Tractor, he was a 10-time honoree of versary of his appointment as district man­ Press, until it was purchased by Donald the Red Book Business Character Award. He ager. Loucheim, who today publishes the paper in was also a long time leader in the apple in­ Gerald Esposito has dedicated many years conjunction with his son, .Joe. dustry in Henderson County. of magnanimous service to the community. The editors and writers at the Southampton Henry David Thoreau once said that doing His lifelong residency of Greenpoint-Williams­ Press have built a proud tradition of excel­ good was the only full profession. Jack be- burg has been filled with community service lence, as evidenced by the dozens of awards 12242 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 and honors from the New York Press Associa­ ment at the North Jersey Training School for tries that care about human rights can take tion. In diverse categories from best editorial the mentally handicapped for nearly 25 years. concerted action to alleviate this scourge. Dr. to spot news, coverage of the environment, Failing health forced here retirement in 1989. Genefke rightly points out that torture is the education and advertising excellence, the staff In November of 1990, Bernice and her hus­ most insidious weapon used by opponents of at the Southampton Press has garnered the band James relocated back to Delray Beach, human rights, because torture can literally blot kudos of its journalistic peers. FL, where they moved their church member­ out the human spirit and eliminate the will to The Southampton Press today has a higher ship to Sutton Chapel Church of God in Christ. resist tyranny and oppression. circulation-as verified by the Audit Bureau of Bernice returned to Paterson in July 1996 for Beginning her clinical work investigating Circulation-than any other weekly or daily vacation, but failing health prevented her re­ ways to treat torture victims in 1973, Dr. newspaper in the region. The Southampton turn home to Florida. Genefke came to the conclusion that since tor­ Press now publishes two editions, each tai­ The Reverend and Mrs. Ivy had one of the ture was so commonplace in nondemocratic lored to communities on either side of the biggest families in their church. It was com­ states around the world, there needed to be Shinnecock Canal that divides the town of mon knowledge that their trusted station international outreach in order to identify and Southampton in two. wagon usually made two trips on Sunday. treat victims. In 1982, in Copenhagen, Den­ In recognition of the Southampton Press' As a loving wife, wonderful mother, daugh­ mark, Dr. Genefke established the Research role in the heritage of the town, the South­ ter, sister, and friend, Bernice leaves to mourn Center for Torture Victims. In 1985, the center ampton Colonial Society opened a special ex­ a husband of 50 years, the Rev. James H. Ivy, for the victims of torture was established in hibition on the newspaper's history at the Sr. ; three sons-Collious and Timothy Ivy of Minneapolis, MN based upon the Copenhagen Southampton Historical Museum. The exhibit Paterson and Calvin Ivy of Boston; six daugh­ Center's model. In 1988 the International Re­ captures the newspaper's unique role in ters-Paulette Williams and Bernice La Vonda habilitation Council for Torture Victims [IRCT] Southampton's history by tying its press cov­ Lockhart of Florida, Vanessa Dale Wilder, was formed to coordinate the guidance and erage to objects and artifacts from the muse­ Alicia Marie Ivy, Kathy Ann Kuykendall, and establishment of treatment centers in the um's collection. Denise L. Coba, all of Paterson; 33 grand­ countries which required them around the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the children and 9 great-grandchildren; 3 daugh­ world. Today there are some 144 existing cen­ House of Representatives to join me in salut­ ters-in law-Donna Ivy, Elaine Ivy, Velda Ivy; ters and programs in 76 countries. ing the Southampton Press on its 1OOth anni­ 5 sons-in-law-the Rev. Jerry Wilder, the Rev. The definition of torture comes from the versary. In doing so, we also recognize the James Kuykendall , Bill Coba, Reggie U.N. convention against torture and other vital role that community newspapers serve in Lockhart, and Jerome Williams; her mother­ cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or pun­ the civic realm , providing their readers with the Dora Thompson; 1 aunt-Dinah Mae ishment, which entered into force in 1987. In news and analysis they need as citizens of Hayword; 4 sisters- Pearline Famon and Jua­ the convention torture is defined, America's participatory democracy. Congratu­ nita Tripp of Paterson, Carol Pittman of Cali­ Any act which serves by severe pain or suf­ fering, whether physical or mental, is inten­ lations, Southampton Press. fornia, and Willie Mae Wilson of Florida; 1 t ionally inflict ed on a person for such pur­ brother-Danny Thompson of Paterson; 8 sis­ poses as obtaining from him or a third per­ ters-in-law- Ella, Colinthia, Agnes, Jewel, son information or confession, punishing him IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNICE Janie, Elmora, Shirley and Dorothy; 5 broth­ for an act he or a third person has com­ IVY ers-in-law-Sonny, Raymond, George, Eddie mitted or is suspected of having committed, and Chuck; nieces, nephews and a host of rel­ or intimidating or coercing him or a third HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. atives and friends. person , or for any r eason based on discrimi­ nation of any kind, when such pain or suf­ OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ fering is inflicted by or at the instigation of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT AT IVES leagues, Bernice's loving family and friends, or with the consent and acquiescence of a Tuesday , June 24, 1997 and the city of Paterson in remembering the public official or other person acting in offi­ kindness of Bernice Ivy and extolling her cial capacity. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to memory. Dr. Genefke rightly points out that for polit­ call to your attention the loving memory of ical leaders of undemocratic societies, torture Bernice Ivy of Paterson, NJ. is useful because it aims at destruction of the TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF DR. Bernice was born in Pavo, GA on October personality, to rob those individuals who would INGE GENEFKE SECRETARY GEN­ 11 , 1928 and departed this life after a long ill­ actively involve themselves in opposition to ness on Thursday morning June 12, 1997. ERAL-THE INTERNATIONAL RE­ oppression of the self-confidence and other She was third eldest of nine children born to HABILITATION COUNCIL F OR characteristics that produce leadership. I quote James and Dora Thompson. In 1928 while still TORTURE VICTIMS from a recent speech by Dr. Genefke: an infant, her family moved to Florida where Sophisticated torture methods today can Bernice. was raised and educated, attending HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN destroy the personality and self-respect of Carver High School of Delray Beach, FL. OF NEW YORK human beings ... . Many victim s are threat­ In 1946, Bernice married James Henry Ivy, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT IVES ened with having to do or say things against Sr. of West Palm Beach, FL and 13 children his ideology or religious convictions, with were born from their union. The couple re­ Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 the purpose of attacking fundamental parts sided in Florida a few years before moving Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a little un­ of the identity, such as self-respect and self­ their young family to Paterson, NJ in 1954. It esteem. Torturers today are able to create derstood, yet tragic fact that today one-third of condi tions which effectively break down the was there that they first began their work in the world's governments utilize torture as an vict im 's personality and identity and his the ministry pastoring a small church-the instrument of political power. Torture has be­ ability to live a fu ll life later with and Church of God on River Street, Paterson. With come an effective method to suppress political amongst other human beings. fervent spirit, the young couple became well­ dissidence, and for ~hose governments which The work of Dr. Genefke and the IRCT is in known in town as they ministered in meetings lack the legitimacy of democratic institutions to part made possible for the U.N. Voluntary on the streets of Paterson, proclaiming Christ justify their power, torture can provide a bul­ Fund for Victims of Torture. It is profoundly and evangelizing the lost to the Kingdom of wark against popular opposition. disturbing that in view of the essential nature God. Later, they joined Faith Tabernacle I recently had the opportunity to confer with of the work of the treatment centers around Church of God in Christ, renamed Gilmore Dr. Inge Genefke, a Danish physician who for the world that bears upon the heart of our Memorial Church of God in Christ, pastored by more than 20 years has been a pioneer in the human rights endeavors, only slightly less the late Bishop Clarence and Dr. Arlene Gil­ study of the political use of torture and the than $4 million has been contributed or more. They were faithful members for 29 consequences that torture has upon its vic­ pledged to the Voluntary Fund in 1997. While years. tims. Dr. Genefke has been an outspoken and the United States will provide $1 .5 million in In 1962, Bernice's interest in hair care led courageous bellwether in the field of finding fiscal year 1997, and $3 million in both fiscal her to pursue an education in cosmetology, ways to treat victims of torture, and more im­ year 1998 and fiscal year 1999, countries like enrolling in the Scotts Beauty School of New­ portant, alerting the international community Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom ark, NJ. Later, she obtained gainful employ- as to its widespread practice. so that the coun- only contribute a fraction of these amounts. June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12243 I urge our Government and our U.N. rep­ and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, VA. In remains the poorest country in Europe, its resentative to help publicize the excellent work this capacity, he has been the driving force as economy has grown significantly since 1989. the I ACT performs around the world and to the architect of the future for the Army, devel­ Large, inefficient industries were abandoned assist Dr. Genefke and her courageous col­ oping and integrating future concepts and re­ and collectivized farms were swiftly disman­ leagues around the globe to continue the inno­ quirements for doctrine, training, and combat tled. As a result, Albania's economic growth vative assistance they provide to the struggle developments for Army XXI to operate with rates surpassed expectations. In 1993, Alba­ to promote human rights and the establish­ joint, combined, multinational, and interagency nia experienced 1a -percent growth in gross ment of democratic governments. There is organizations. Lieutenant General Miller pro­ domestic product [GDP], and agriculture out­ enormous work yet to be done in this field. In vided vision and guidance in the development put of 14 percent. The economy continued to countries like Iraq, Iran, and China the victims of the Army After Next Program and has been grow at 8 percent in 1994, and 6 percent in of oppression demand our attention. instrumental in integrating Army models and 1995. Furthermore, in 1995, the Albanian par­ An important step in assisting in the work of simulations into a dynamic, efficient, and ef­ liament passed a law "on genocide and the IRCT to receive attention would be for fective program. He has led the effort in devel­ crimes against humanity" that facilitated the President Bill Clinton to visit the Copenhagen oping investment strategies which lay the prosecution of crimes from the Communist pe­ Center during his upcoming visit to Denmark foundation for the Army to grow into the early riod. next month. The publicity that would be af­ 21st century. In addition to his combat decora­ Albania's political and economic successes, forded to the vital work of Dr. Genefke and the tions, Lieutenant General Miller has earned however, are in jeopardy. Parliamentary elec­ I RCT by a Presidential visit would be invalu­ the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of tions were again held in May 1996. Amidst al­ able to helping raise international awareness Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Soldiers legations of voter fraud, almost all opposition of the importance of this practical support for Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two parties pulled out before the polls closed. The human rights. I hope that the President will Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Organization for Security and Cooperation give every consideration to such a visit, which Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He [OSCE], as well as other U.S. and inter­ I have suggested in a recent letter to the has also earned the Parachutist Badge, the national election observer organizations, noted President. Air Assault Badge, and the Army Staff Identi­ "serious irregularities" during the vote, includ­ fication Badge. ing voter fraud, ballot surfing, intimidation, and Mr. Speaker, there is not enough time in the coercion. The European Parliament and the TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. JOHN E. day to thoroughly highlight the many contribu­ OSCE called for new elections and President MILLER tions that this outstanding Missourian has Berisha agreed to a partial rerun of the elec­ made to our Army. He has dedicated his life tion in 17 districts. The opposition demanded HON. IKE SKELTON to our soldiers and our Nation. He is truly a a full election and boycotted the partial rerun. OF MISSOURI leader of leaders. The Democratic Party was re-elected with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than a two-thirds majority. In addition to Albania's elections problems, in later 1996, Al­ Tuesday , June 24, 1997 ALBANIA-DEMOCRACY AT A bania's high-risk investment plans, known as Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor CROSSROADS pyramid schemes, collapsed. The pyramid for me to bring to the attention of the House schemes, which promised exorbitant returns of Representatives and the American public HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. on investments, attracted over $1 billion in pri­ the distinguished record of service to our Na­ OF OHIO vate investment. The collapse of these tion by a fellow Missourian, Lt. Gen. John E. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES schemes affected 800,000 Albanians, many of Miller. He is retired from the U.S. Army today whom had invested their entire life savings. Tuesday, June 24, 1997 after serving this great Nation for over 34 Following mass riots in January 1997, the years. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, in March Government seized the accounts of two in­ Entering the U.S. Army in 1963 as an infan­ 1991, Albania held free elections for the first vestment groups, banned further pyramid try officer, Lieutenant General Miller started time in 45 years. Since then, Albania has schemes, and approved partial compensation his career by serving two tours in Vietnam, adopted a democratic form of government, for the investors. first as the commander of B Company, 2d Bat­ launched economic reforms, and tried to re­ Earlier this month, I had the honor to meet talion (Airborne), 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade, integrate itself into Europe. Today, however, with the Speaker of the Albanian Assembly, 101 st Airborne Division and then as a district Albanian democracy is at a crossroads. Pjeter Arbnori, to discuss the upcoming elec­ senior advisor. Advisory Team 68, Delta Re­ During the cold war, the Communist Alba­ tion and the situations in Albania. Arbnori gional Assistance Command. During his serv­ nian Party of Labor, lead by Enver Hoxha, ex­ spent almost three decades in prison for his ice in Vietnam, he earned a Silver Star, a ercised total political control over the Albanian resistance to Albanian Communist dictator Bronze Star with the "V" device, an Air Medal people and virtually cut off relations with the Enver Hoxha. Speaker Arbnori conveyed to with the "V" device, a Purple Heart, and the rest of the world. Large student demonstra­ me the urgency of the situation in Albania and Combat Infantryman Badge. tions in late 1990 challenged the Communist the crisis facing Albanian democracy. He reas­ Lieutenant General Miller has served in Party's exclusive hold on power and forced sured me that the Democratic Party in Albania many diverse assignments, including com­ the government to accept multiparty elections. will honor the results of the June 29 elections. manding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Although the elections' fairness was ques­ I was impressed by Speaker Arbnori's dedica­ Center and Fort Leavenworth; deputy com­ tioned by outside observers, the Albanian tion to democracy and his strong commitment manding general for combined arms, U.S. Party of Labor, later renamed the Albanian to the Albanian people. I believe that the Army Training and Doctrine Command; and Socialist Party, won two-thirds of the vote. United States should do all it can to ensure a commandant, U.S. Army Command and Gen­ Large-scale strikes and demonstrations en­ democratic Albania. eral Staff College. Other key assignments in­ sued, forcing the Socialist Party to cede power As a result, I have introduced a resolution clude: commander of the 101 st Airborne Divi­ in June 1991 to a coalition government. The expressing congressional support for democ­ sion (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell; deputy coalition government comprises members of racy in Albania. My resolution expresses the commandant, U.S. Army Command and Gen­ all political parties, including the Socialist Party sense of the Congress that: First, the June 29 eral Staff College; assistant division com­ and the Democratic Party. elections in Albania should be free and open mander (Maneuver), 8th Infantry Division; as­ The March 1992 general elections resulted and second, all political parties of Albania sistant deputy chief of staff for combat devel­ in a resounding victory for the Democratic should honor the results of such elections. opments, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Party, which gained 62 percent of the vote. Through this resolution, the United States can Command, Fort Monroe, VA, commander, 1st The Albanian Parliament, known as the Peo­ show solidarity with the Albanian people dur­ Brigade, and later chief of staff, 9th Infantry ple's Assembly, elected Sali Berisha to the ing the June 29, 1997 elections. Division (Motorized), Fort Lewis, WA. presidency. The Democratic Party under A stable and democratic Albania is vital to In culmination of his long and illustrious ca­ President Berisha has led a strong and stable the security of Europe and the United States. reer, Lieutenant General Miller served as dep­ government and enacted numerous economic Should democracy falter in Albania, the world uty commanding general, U.S. Army Training and human rights reforms. While Albania still could be confronted with another Bosnia. The 12244 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 Albanian people need to know that America ducing alcohol-related traffic fatalities, acci­ At the turn of the century, Nikola Tesla dedi­ stands firmly behind their struggle to maintain dents and disease. The need here is urgent. cated himself to independent research which and entrench democracy after years of Com­ The District of Columbia death rate from alco­ led to a series of landmark discoveries. During munist, totalitarian rule. Now, more than ever, hol is almost three times the rate in Maryland this period Tesla conceived such innovations the Congress of the United States needs to and Virginia-14.4 in the District, compared as the alternating current generator, the prop­ make clear its strong Commitment to a free with 5.8 in .Maryland, and 5.7 in Virginia erties of the spinning magnetic field, the Tesla and democratic Albania. (1994) . I am pleased that the District is 1 of coil , the basic principals of broadcasting, as 39 States that has enacted impaired driving well as 700 other significant inventions and legislation. The bill I introduce today will take, theories. Many of Tesla's discoveries form the INTRODUCTION OF THE ALCOHOL District of Columbia and the entire country foundation upon which our current technology TAX EQUALIZATION ACT OF 1997 closer to the national goal of reducing alcohol­ is based, yet presently he receives little rec­ related fatalities to no more than 11,000 by ognition for his contributions to the modern HON. ELEANOR HOLM~ NORTON 2005. world. It is distressing that this man who trans­ OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Beer is what America, and especially young, formed science fiction into a tangible reality is IN THE HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES the America, drinks. In 1995, 60.3 percent of not properly credited with his accomplish­ all alcohol sold was beer and 11.4 percent ments. Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 was wine. Only 28.4 percent was hard liquor. Nikola Tesla is a man who deserves ac­ Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, Congress will America is getting drunk on beer and wine. It knowledgment for his numerous contributions adjourn for recess at the end of this week. By is time for the taxes on beer and wine to re­ to the advancement of American as well as the time we return on July 10, beer and wine flect their alcohol content. A can of beer, a 5 world technology. It is an undebatable fact that will have taken a toll in human life and injury, ounce glass of wine, a wine cooler, and a shot Tesla was an essential component in pro­ especially among teens and other young peo­ of vodka are the same thing. viding the economical distribution of electricity ple, because these alcoholic beverages are In America today, parents rarely give per­ to this country, an important factor in the in­ less costly and have become a virtual part of mission to teens to drink, but Congress does. dustrialization of our Nation. In an age in the holiday itself. By blinking at beer and wine It is time we withdrew that permission. This bill which technology and scientific advancements through the Tax Code, Congress will be ac­ does just that. are vital to everyday life, we are particularly in­ tively complicit in this carnage. debted to the work of this unsung hero. The That is why today I introduce the Alcohol RECOGNITION OF NIKOLA TESLA modern day conveniences of electricity, tele­ Tax Equalization Act of 1997, a bill that would communications, and broadcasting are reason increase the taxes on beer and wine so that enough to take time to acknowledge the man they are taxed according to their alcohol con­ HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH who is responsible for the basis of these inno­ tent at the same level as hard liquor. The bill OF ILLINOIS vations. Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing creates a substance abuse prevention trust IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me to recognize the achievements of this fund for alcohol prevention programs. The T uesday, June 24, 1997 American citizen before the U.S. House of kinds of programs that work include cross­ Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Representatives. peer mentoring by high school students about today to recognize the vast accomplishments alcohol and drug abuse and traffic safety; teen of an often neglected figure in our Nation's courts to decide appropriate penalties for other history. A man who strived to fulfill the Amer­ TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL A. teens who abuse alcohol; community-based ican dream and in doing so aided in the syn­ BRAVETTE prevention programs for pregnant women and thesis of some of the most significant scientific highrisk populations; and 100 percent drug advancements of this century. The man I wish HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. and alcohol-free clubs. The programs would to acknowledge is Mr. Nikola Tesla: a student, OF NEW JERSEY be implemented through grants from the Na­ an inventor, and a hero of the American indus­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration trial revolution. Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Nikola Tesla was born on the morning of Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Services Administration. July 10, 1856 in the midst of a tumultuous call to your attention Michael A. Bravette of Ask Congress to explain why a can of beer, thunderstorm. The weather conditions sur­ Cedar Grove, NJ. a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a shot of hard rounding his birth led some to call him the Michael was born on September 19, 1926 in liquor which have the same alcohol content, storm child while his mother preferred to as­ Newark, NJ to Pasquale and Philomena are not taxed equally. The answer is plain­ sume the positive approach and affectionately Bianco Bravette. One of two children, he was the beer and wine industries want it that way. referred to her son as the child of the light. raised in the city of Newark and attended the Expect them to fight to preserve the enormous Both these names proved to be reflections of city's Barringen High School. During World tax break they enjoy comp1;1red to their coun­ Nikola's later life as an ingenious inventor. His War II , at the age of 18, Michael entered the terparts in the distilled liquor industry. innate love for scientific discovery became ap­ U.S. Navy. He served as an electronic techni­ The Senate Finance Committee has just parent at an early age and lasted throughout cian's mate, third class aboard the heavy proposed substantially raising the taxes on his lifetime. cruiser U.S.S. Bremerton, CA-130, flagship of cigarettes to discourage teenage smoking. After completing an advanced degree in the the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific Theater of Op­ The very same reasoning applies to beer and field of engineering, Tesla pursued a career as erations and earned five medals for his brav­ wine. Minors consume more than 1 billion an electric engineer in the United States. He ery and valor. beers each year. Teens are price sensitive be­ worked closely with Thomas Edison, the world In 1949, Michael graduated from the New­ cause they have less disposable income. By renowned American inventor, to bring the ark College of Engineering, now known as taxing beer and wine substantially less than wonder of electricity to the growing metropolis N.J.l.T., with a bachelor of science in electrical liquor, we bring the price down and encourage of New York. Allied with the commercial dis­ engineering and a master of science in man­ teens to make these the drinks of choice. tribution strength of George Westinghouse, agement engineering. He was a founder and Because the Federal excise taxes on liquor Nikola Tesla began his quest to spread the an officer in the fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi and are substantially higher than taxes on beer, power of electricity across this great country. earned a Student Council Pendant Award, for Congress in sending the message to teens In 1893, Tesla was commissioned to generate his service as a class officer and in other cam­ that these drinks are OK and are not as dan­ the thousands of volts of electrical power nec­ pus activities. gerous and addictive. Congress therefore essary to light the Chicago World's Fair. In ad­ Michael's first professional position was as a bears a heavy part of the responsibility for the dition to this engineering feat, Tesla was also material handling sales engineer who sold the fact that alcohol abuse is the leading cause of responsible for the design of the Niagara Mo­ largest single contract in the history of the death among teenagers and young adults. hawk Falls power plant which to this day pro­ company-overhead traveling cranes for main­ Here in the District where there are so many vides an ecological and economical means of tenance on the then-new Tappan Zee Bridge. low income and teen drinkers, taxing beer and power to the upper portion of New York State A retiree since 1989, Michael was employed wine fairly would be an important step in re- and parts of Canada. for over 30 years in marketing with both the June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12245 Kearfott-Singer Co. and subsequently, the the chapter' 10th Anniversary Dinner Dance in lems keeping our word. This amendment Plessey Co., as manager for advertising and 1996. Michael is also a member of the Center would force the military to keep its word. customer relations. While at Kearfott-Singer, for Italian and Italian-American Culture. I am troubled that the Department of De­ he cochaired their first successful motivation Michael is married to Florence Beltram fense doesn't support this amendment. Their program, was the communications chairman whom he first met in high school. They have legal counsel issued a three-page statement for the zero defects program and served as three children and five grandchildren. Their which said my amendment would "impose president of the company's Toastmasters daughter Robyn is married to Craig Sloboda undesired inflexibility" on the Department. Ac­ Club. During his many invaluable years of and the two live in Milford, PA. The couple cording to them , my amendment would be service, Michael was listed in Who's Who in has two daughters, Randi, 15 and Ashley, 10. "unwise." It means they don't want to keep America, Finance and Management. Their son Brian is a Citicorp vice-president their word. One of the highlights of Michael's career and lives in Cedar Grove with his daughter Mr. Speaker, what kind of message are we was touring the company's facilities for 2 days Larisa, 12. Their youngest son, Barry, is a car­ sending our retired military population when with Apollo 13 astronaut, Fred W. Haise, Jr. diologist and lives in Voorhees, NJ with his we hide behind our promises rather than He also prepared presentations and tours for wife Cindy and his twin sons, Christopher and honor them? Recently a Federal judge in Flor­ astronauts Terry Hart and Mark Lee, Senator Matthew, 7. ida ruled that retirees over 65 years of age Bill Bradley, Congressman Jim Courter and Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ who enlisted in the military prior to 1956 may Congresswoman MARGE ROUKEMA. leagues, Michael's family and friends and the now sue the Government for breaking its In 1964, Michael was appointed by then township of Cedar Grove in recognizing Mi­ promise of free health care for life. New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes as a chael A. Bravette for his outstanding and in­ Are we really supposed to sit here in the tercentenary toastmaster lecturer for the New valuable service to the community. 105th Congress and tell the next generation of Jersey Tercentenary Commission. In this ca­ American military veterans that they may have pacity, he was able to speak before several to sue the Government in order to have ade­ groups and was the guest speaker for the PROVIDING FOR CONSOLIDATION quate health care coverage simply because township of Cedar Grove 4th of July celebra­ OF H.R. 1119, NATIONAL DEFENSE the Department of Defense is finding it difficult tion held at the Memorial High School sta­ AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS­ to live up to its word? dium. For his services, Michael was awarded CAL YEAR 1998 Mr. Speaker, we are asking the United by Governor Hughes a New Jersey Tercente­ SPEECH OF States to honor its commitment to our vet­ nary Medal. erans. Michael is and always has been an active HON. GARY A. CONDIT member of his community. He has been a pa­ OF CALIFORNIA rishioner of St. Catherine of Siena church IN THE HOUSE OF REPR E SENTATIVES since its construction and currently serves as WHO WILL CARE F OR THE POOR? one of the church's neighborhood ambas­ Thursday, June 19, 1997 NEW DATA SHOWS THE IMPEND­ sadors. Michael served as president of the Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to ING HOSPITAL CRISIS Holy Name Society in 1960 and again in 1966. oppose the rule. I have a great deal of respect Under his leadership, membership in the soci­ for the chairman of the Committee on Rules, HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK ety increased from 40 to 250. Also, Michael but I want those of my colleagues who can OF CALIFORNIA served as cochair of the 1965 fundraising hear me, who can hear the sound of my voice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drive which doubled the weekly donations to to listen to my amendment which was turned the church. down by the Committee on Rules yesterday. Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 For several years, Michael was assistant We are talking about the military. We are Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, we have just re­ coach and manager for Little League baseball talking about equipment and we are talking ceived the June report from our congressional and football in Cedar Grove. He also was a about facilities. hospital payment advisory panel-the Pro­ member of Cedar Grove's Democratic County I had an amendment that said we have to spective Payment Assessment Commission­ Committee. honor our commitment to the men and women and it carries a dire warning about the future Michael remains active in the Cedar Grove who serve in the military. I believe that if we of the Nation's safety net hospitals in the era Elks Lodge No. 2237 having served as exalted are going to provide certain benefits-such as of managed care. ruler and as chairman of the trustees. He was lifetime medical care-to them when they re­ The report, "Medicare and the American the public relations district chairman for the tire, then they are entitled to them and we Health Care System, Report to the Congress, New Jersey State Elks Association 1975-76. ought to keep our promise. June, 1997 ," contains the following statement He actively served on membership, handi­ That is the simple amendment. It's straight­ and table. It is a matter of life and death to capped children, housing, Memorial Day serv­ forward and it's honest. It's about making millions of our fellow citizens that we address ices, Flag Day, Mother's Day services, and in­ promises and keeping them. the problem of the uninsured in these good vestigation committees. He also served as the I tell my colleagues, it does not make any economic times. When an economic downturn lodge's justice of the forum . difference how many pieces of equipment we comes, the pressure on these safety net hos­ In 1989, Michael joined the Cedar Grove have or what kind of facilities we build. If we pitals will be . unbearable-and then who will chapter of UNICO National and served as the do not have good men and women serving in care for the uninsured and poor? chap~er's vice-president, and president. Cur­ the military it makes no difference how good Rising financial pressure has raised con­ rently serving as publicity chairman, Michael our equipment or facilities are. cern about the willingness or ability of many authored special biographical news releases I went before the Committee on Rules to hospitals to continue providing uncompen­ for Michael A. Saltarelli when he was elected ask them to allow me to bring my amendment sated care in a more competitive mar ket­ auxiliary bishop, Archdiocese of Newark in to the floor. All I was asking is that we honor place. A previous ProPA C analysis suggested 1990 and James Troiano who was appointed the commitment we made to our military retir­ that high managed care enrollment is associ­ ated with increased financial pressure from a superior court judge in 1992. He also pro­ ees and to honor the promises that we made. private payers and with greater reductions moted the special UNICO Dinner Dance held I was asking us to honor our commitment to in th e amount of uncompensated care hos­ in 1996, in honor of Bishop Saltarelli who left them. pitals provide.43 Between 1992 and 1994, pri­ New Jersey to become bishop for the diocese The U.S. military makes a commitment to a vate payer payment to cost rat ios declined of Wilmington, DE. young person who comes in and signs up. 4.5 percent for hospitals locat ed in urban As UNICO's membership chairman for 3 They say, "We're going to give you health areas with high managed care penetration; years, Michael nearly doubled the chapter's benefits for life when you retire." All of us here uncompensated care burdens for these hos­ membership. He was appointed to the UNICO in the Congress know the military has repeat­ pitals also fell by 4.5 percent (see Table 3-14). National Editorial Advisory Committee and the The experience of hospitals located in areas edly made that promise. We have the case­ with low managed care penetrat ion was Gay Talese Literary Award Committee by the work to prove it over and over. quite different: Their private payer payment national president. He was honored by the We also know that we have had problems to cost ratios rose 4.1 percent, while uncom­ Cedar Grove chapter as "Man of the Year" at delivering those benefits and even more prob- pensated care burdens fell only 0.1 percent. 12246 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 CHANGE IN HOSPITAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, BY neighboring communities in New York's Adi­ This bill would amend the Safe Drinking MANAGED CARE PENETRATION RATE, 1992-94 rondack Mountains. Water Act to fix this problem by giving States [in percent] The good people who work at and operate the discretion to fund source water assess­ this fine chapter deserve all the credit in the ments with their capitalization grants for 1 ad­ Financial performance Medium High Low world for the time and energy they devote to ditional year. This bill would not make any Private payment to cost ratio ...... 4.1 3.8 - 4.5 those less fortunate than themselves. Helping new authorizations. It would place no new re­ Total payment to cost ratio ... 0.9 -0.8 - 2.0 Uncompensated care burden - 0.1 - 1.4 - 4.5 those who have the misfortune of being born quirements on States, nor would it require Cost per adjusted admission ...... 8.2 7.0 7.3 with or acquiring disabilities, mental and other­ funds to be spent on source water assess­ Note: Managed care penetration rates are based on enrollment in health wise, is truly one of the more admirable under­ ments. This bill simply gives States discretion maintenance and preferred provider organizations as a percentage of the takings and one of the greater responsibilities in how they use funds they have already been total population in the metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Low penetration is less than 41 percent; medium is from 41 percent to less than 50 percent; in our society. I know those they are able to granted. high is from 50 percent to less than 60 percent. This analysis is limited to help and their families and loved ones greatly 89 of the largest MSAs and excludes those with penetration rates of 60 per­ When Speaker GINGRICH proposed Correc­ cent or more. appreciate everything they do to help make tions Day in the last Congress, he said that it SOURCE: ProPAC analysis of data from the Am erican Hospital Association Annual Survey of Hospitals and the National Research Corporation . their lives as full and complete as possible. should be used only for noncontroversial legis­ And you know, Mr. Speaker, that's the re­ lation of a limited scope. I have actively par­ The situation is particularly tenuous for markable thing. We would all do well to emu­ ticipated in the corrections advisory group for hospitals that furnish a large amount of in­ late the spirit of giving of those who nurture the last 2 years and believe that this proposal digent care. They often lack the private payer base that can offset uncompensated those in our communities who may be less is the ideal candidate for the Corrections Day care losses. Private payers' share of cost s in fortunate than ourselves through no fault of calendar. pubic major teaching hospitals, for instance, their own. The staff and administrators who I have consulted with the Office of Drinking is less than 15 percent (see Table 3-7). More­ have made up the history of the Warren/ Water at the Environmental Protection Agency over, compared with other institutions, Washington ARC will tell you that their satis­ who have raised no objections. In fact, there these hospitals are already getting substan­ faction comes not in feeling good about them­ is no known opposition to the bill at all. This tially higher private payments relative to selves, but in recognizing the joy of those they bill is supported by the State drinking water costs, which makes it difficult for them to help. compete. The private payer payment to cost administrators, the water supply industry, and Mr. Speaker, I have always been one to ratio for these facilities is 154 percent com­ the environmental groups. pared with an all-hospital average of 124 per­ judge people based on what they return to The Association of State Drinking Water Ad­ cent. their community. By that yardstick, the people ministrators, the American Water Works Asso­ These hospitals are also in much weaker fi­ of Warren/Washington ARC are truly great ciation, the Association of Metropolitan Water nancial condition than other institutions, Americans. This is a country founded on the Agencies, the Association of California Water despite the additional subsidies they receive. principles of volunteerism and helping others. Agencies, Clean Water Action, and the Natural Total gains for public major teaching hos­ What better way than to help those neighbors Resources Defense Council all support this pitals, for instance, were only 1.5 percent in with disabilities enjoy the same opportunities bill. 1995, far below those for other hospitals. we all enjoy to be part of a community? That's Given that one of their missions is serving Mr. Speaker, I urge every Member to sup­ the poor, they may not be able to reduce un­ why Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and all Mem­ port this noncontroversial bill. Congress should compensated care, particularly if other hos­ bers of the House rise with me in salute to this act quickly to send this to the President to be­ pitals are doing so. Consequently, any in­ tremendous program and in wishing them an­ come law. crease in uncompensated care burdens could other 35 years of unparalleled success. put such hospitals at serious financial risk.

AMENDING THE SAFE DRINKING STATEMENT ON THE RETIREMENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION WATER ACT OF COL. DAVID HARRINGTON, U.S. AIR FORCE HON. JOHN COOKSEY HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN OF CALIFORNIA OF LOUISIANA HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Tuesday, June 24, 1997 Tuesday, June 24, 1997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, Tuesday, June 24, 1997 troducing a noncontroversial bill which will I was not present to record votes on rollcall make it much easier for States to comply with Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to votes No. 221, 222, 223, and 224. Had I been the Safe Drinking Water Act. pay tribute to Col. David G. Harrington, a resi­ present, I would have voted "nay" on rollcall Under the Safe Drinking Water Act amend­ dent of the District of Columbia, on his retire­ 221 , "aye" on rollcall 222, "aye" on rollcall ments Congress considered last year, States ment and to thank him for his 29 years of 223, and "aye" on rollcall 224. are required to conduct source water assess­ dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force. ments. These source water assessments de­ Colonel Harrington joined the Air Force on lineate and assess sources of drinking water July 25, 1968, and has served at several loca­ WARREN/WASHINGTON COUNTIES tions throughout the United States and Eu­ ARC CELEBRATES 35 YEARS within each State. They are an important part of our efforts to protect the public's drinking rope. His most recent experience has been in water. human resources. He has attained the position HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON When Congress passed the Safe Drinking of chief of the education and training division OF NEW YORK Water Act Amendments of 1996, there was at headquarters, U.S. Air Force. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the expectation that States could get their Colonel Harrington has devoted his 29-year drinking water State revolving funds [DWSRF] career to helping the men and women of the Tuesday, June 24, 1997 up and running within a year. Accordingly, U.S. Air Force through the development of Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to States have had the discretion to use up to 10 systematic policies that improve their personal take this opportunity to heap praise on one of percent of their Federal capitalization grants and professional readiness to defend the the most valuable and important programs that for fiscal years 1996 and 1997 to conduct United States and its allies. The colonel has has been operating for 35 years now in my source water assessments. However, this received many awards and decorations for congressional district. I'm talking about the short timeframe for funding has turned out to outstanding service during his career. Warren/Washington Counties ARC which pro­ be problematic for the States. In fact, some Upon the completion of such exemplary vides quality services to people with disabil­ States may not even have grant applications service to our Nation, I commend Colonel Har­ ities and their families in my hometown and submitted during fiscal year 1997. rington and wish him well in the future. June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12247 IN HONOR OF CHANCELLOR DR. entering Virginia State College [VSC]. After there more appropriate dispositions of this VIVIAN B. BLEVINS, CHIEF EXEC­ graduating from VSC he received his bachelor property that would result in greater returns to UTIVE OFFICER OF RANCHO of science degree. Oscar Allen entered and the Federal Government? Is the amount of SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE graduated from Howard University in Wash­ bonus and royalty to be received from the pro­ ington, DC, and received the degree-doctor posed leasing appropriate? Is the sharing of HON. LORETIA SANCHFZ of medicine in March 1944. revenues received from the leasing of this OF CALIFORNIA Dr. Allen managed to garner numerous type of Federal land appropriate? Additionally, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards and distinctions throughout his career. why does the Department of Energy retain re­ Among his most notable professional creden­ sponsibility for environmental restoration of the Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 tials are his awards for his Outstanding Physi­ reserves after the transfer of the leasing au­ Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to cian Award from the Provident Clinical Society thority to the Department of the Interior and · take this opportunity to honor Dr. Vivian B. of Brooklyn; Physician Honoree of the State what are the cost implications of having two Blevins' extraordinary commitment to edu­ University of New York, Downstate Health Federal Department's with jurisdiction over cation and to providing access to all students Science Center; Alumni Award of the Greater these lands. throughout her tenure as chancellor of Rancho New York chapter. Included, and most impor­ Finally, there is no reason why the Hefley Santiago Community College. tant in his impressive list of accolades is Dr. proposal could not have been considered as a As chancellor, Dr. Blevins has been instru­ Allen's union and dedication to his lovely wife, separate piece of legislation. In fact, in order mental in promoting active engagement and Mrs. Hattie Lawson Allen. to assure that maximum value is received for participation between students, community Mrs. Allen is a retired educator and was for these assets, it might have been more appro­ leaders, and businesses. She has also been many years the assistant principal of Clara priate to consider disposition of all the Naval persistent in reaching out to the Asian-Pacific Barton High School. In addition, Hattie is the Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserve together. If American and Latino/Chicano community. co-author with Dr. Vashti Curlin, of a book en­ this amendment becomes law we will be in the Her many career accomplishments at the titled "Barron's: How To Prepare for the Prac­ curious situation of having the Federal Gov­ local level include: Kennedy Partners Board of tical Nurse Licensing Examination," first pub­ ernment retain responsibility for the Naval Oil the Orange County Human Relations Council, lished in 1979. Hattie has managed to garner Shale Reserve No. 2 and the Naval Petroleum the Executive Board of Santa Ana 2000, the numerous distinctions, including her member­ Reserves Nos. 2 and 3 with the others being Board of the Delhi Center, the Advisory Board ship in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and sold or leased. This amendment is not so of Career Beginnings of Orange County, and the several civic and community organizations. intertwined with our national security that it the Board of Directors of KinderCaminata. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ had to be included in this bill without allowing At the national level she has recently com­ leagues, and Dr. Allen and Hattie's family and time for full consideration of all the implica­ pleted a 2-year term as chair of the Commis­ friends, in recognizing the momentous occa­ tions of its provisions. sion for the Office of Minorities in Higher Edu­ sion of Dr. Allen and Hattie's golden wedding Thus, I oppose the amendment and believe cation of the American Council on Education. anniversary. its consideration is premature at this time. She was also chair of the Women's Caucus of the American Association of Higher Education in 1996-97 and is currently legislative liaison NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- IN HONOR OF MARIO J IMENEZ of the caucus. She is on the executive board TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 AND THE GRADUATES OF THE of the board of directors of the Hispanic Asso­ CENTER OF TECHNOLOGICAL ciation of Colleges and Universities [HACU] SPEECH OF BACCALAUREATES, NO. 175, and is currently working on a cultural diversity HON. TOM BULEY CLASS OF 1997 track for the second international conference OF VIRGINIA sponsored by HACU and the Bureau of Land IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Management. OF CALIFORNIA Friday, June 20, 1997 I would like my colleagues in Congress to IN THE HOU SE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me in recognizing Chancellor Vivian B. The House in Committee of the Whole Tuesday, June 24, 1997 Blevins for her outstanding service to her com­ House on the State of the Union had under munity. Her many outstanding accomplish­ consideration the bill (H.R. 1119) to author ize Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ ments clearly mark her as an outstanding in­ appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 leagues here assembled to join with me in tellectual and inspirational leader. The citizens for military activities of the Departm ent of celebration of this year's graduates. On June of Orange County have been very fortunate to Defense, to prescribe military personnel 28, 1997, my good friend , Mario Jimenez, will strengths for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and take part in the graduation ceremonies at the have such a remarkable individual working for for other purposes: them. Let us wish Chancellor Blevins many Center of Technological Baccalaureates, No. years of enjoyment and happiness in her fu­ Mr. BULEY. Mr. Chairman, I oppose the 175, Class of 1997. ture endeavors. Hefley amendment. This amendment would Mario Jimenez is a leader in his community transfer the Naval Oil Shale Reserve Nos. 1 of Whittier, CA, which is part of the congres­ and 3 from the Department of Energy to the sional district I represent in the House of Rep­ TRIBUTE TO THE 50TH WEDDING Department of the Interior so that they can be resentatives. Mario travels to Huitzuco, Guer­ ANNIVERSARY OF DR. AND MRS. leased for oil and gas production. rero, in Mexico to contribute to this birthplace OSCAR C. ALLEN The Commerce Committee shares jurisdic­ and to celebrate the great deeds of many tion over the Naval Petroleum Reserves and young graduates. He received the great honor HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS the Naval Oil Shale Reserves with the Na­ of master of ceremonies for the class of 1997 01'"' NEW YORK tional Security Committee. Unfortunately, this because of his contributions in California as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment was allowed to be considered on well as those in Mexico. the House floor before one of the committees This year's graduating class of the Center of Tuesday , June 24, 1997 of jurisdiction has had an opportunity to hold Technological Baccalaureates includes 13 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to a hearing or fully study the proposal. Pro­ electrical technicians, 22 information systems bring to your attention the momentous occa­ ceeding on this amendment without laying a technicians, 45 computer-accounting techni­ sion of Dr. Oscar C. Allen and Hattie Lawson proper foundation at one of the relevant com­ cians, 8 medical technicians, and 7 computer Allen's 50th wedding anniversary on June 14, mittees, forced Members to vote on an issue secretarial technicians. 1997. The celebration was elegantly orches­ without having answers to a number of ques­ Electrical Technicians: Alcocer, Gonzalez trated by the couple's daughters, Dr. Adele tions raised by the proposed transfer. Marco Vinicio; Campos, Ramirez Julio; Allen and Dr. Carol Allen, both medical doc­ And there are many unanswered questions Cazares, Cruz Luis Ricardo; Garzon, Robles tors and accomplished pianists. about this proposal. For example, is the Fed­ Dario; Lagunas, Jennifer; Marban Garcia, Jose Dr. Oscar Allen was born in Baltimore, MD, eral Government receiving the maximum re­ Antonio, Marban, Salgado Jose Antonio; where he attended public schools prior to his turn for the leasing of this valuable asset? Are Marban, Vasquez Arturo; Najera, Cuevas Jose 12248 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 Alberto; Ortiz, Gutierrez Jorge Antonio; Varela, peared in the Monday, June 23, edition of the The recent attention to global climate Sanchez Armando; Vega, Sanchez Ivan, and Christian Science Monitor. Written by Dr. Wer­ change is encouraging, but any energy policy Villalva, Naval Fernando. ner Fornes, president of the Population Insti­ that seeks to halt global warming cannot ig­ Information Systems Technicians: Barragan, tute, it identifies the relationships between nore the fact that the current world popu­ Marban Georgina Alanis; Benitez, Bahena lation of 5.9 billion people is projected to global warming and population growth. With double in only 40 years-with 98 percent of Elizabeth; Chavez, Reyes Stibaly; Figueroa, the special session underway at the United the increase occurring in the developing Molina Veronica; Garces, Jimenez Nancy; Nations to review progress on the Rio Summit, world. As nations such as China and India­ Gonzalez, Franco Pedro; Gonzalez, Guevara his words and insights are timely and valuable accoun ting for over 2.2 billion people-seek Victor; Gonzalez, Reyes Loraine; Martinez, for all Members of Congress. to industrialize, what level of havoc will Castro Adriel; Melquiades, Carvajal Jose [From the Christian Science Monitor, June their greenhouse gas emissions wreak on the Ulises; Najerasoto, Yeimy; Orduna, San Martin 23, 1997) atmosphere? We must recognize that global climate Marina Liszet; Pineda, Alvarado Atenodoro; GLOBAL WARMING AND POPULATION GROWTH: Salgado, Losano Violeta; Sanchez, Arce change and other abuses of the environment INSEPARABLE are symptions of the strain imposed by rapid Miguel Angel; Sanchez, Perez Iliana; Segura, (By Werner Fornos) population growth and a reversal of the Aleman Rosario; Tafoya, Perez Ubaldina; During President Clinton's weekend con­ warming trend is unlikely unless there is a Tejeda, Sanchez Erika; Vasquez, Lome ference in Denver with leaders of the " Group meaningful reduction in fertility. Vianey; Vega, Vergara Viridiana Aimme, and of Seven" and his address today before a spe­ The time is now for Clinton and other Zagal, Mata Dinora. cial session of the United Nations General world leaders to set a course for our planet Computer/Accounting Technicians: Adan, Assembly, global climate change will be that looks beyond the present and minimizes Diaz Dalila; Arteaga, Ibarra Graciano; Carrillo, among the primary topics of discussion. the damage humanity has already inflicted. It appears that the issue is heating up Nava Pablo; Cruz, Catalan Elodia; Damian, The residents of numerous small island na­ these days- and for good reason. As the re­ tions, who face sci-fl horror in the real-life Leyva Santos; Diaz, Bautista Teresita Del sult of a UN-estimated average global tem­ possibility of being reclaimed by the sea, Sagario; Espiritu, Rodriguez Enriqueta; perature rise of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit in the would be the immediate beneficiaries. In the Figueroa, Gaytan Tania, Gaytan, Meza next century, the world may experience all-too-near future, however, the bene­ Silvestre; Gongalez, Cadenas Edgar; Herrera, widespread flooding, the disappearance of ficiaries would include everyone's children Rebolledo Jesus Arciando; Marban, Rebolledo small island nations, and rowboat-only ac­ and grandchildren. Fernando; Morquecho, Rosales Angelica; cess to Bourbon Street, Broadway, and countless other coastal spots. This prognosis Najera, Astudillo Celika; Ramirez, Betancourt will be compounded by a world population NIKE'S RESPONSE Carmen; Roman, Lopez J. Bernardino; that could reach 10 to 12 billion, or higher. Roman, Tellez Miriam; Romero, Villanueva Although the United States, the European Erasmo; Sanchez, Mayao Saul Heriberto; Union, and 153 other nations officially recog­ HON. ELIZABETH FURSE Sanchez, Munoz Emilio; Sonido, Oropeza nized the problem of global climate change OF OREGON Epipania; Soto, Tenorio Miguel; Zavaleta, at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Apaez Gabriel; Andrade, Marban Lissete; States remains woefully behind in fulfilling the Bush administration's pledge to cut Tuesday, June 24, 1997 Avila, Castro Rebeca; Bahena, Barcenas greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Maritza; Barrera, Trinidad Maria Guadalupe; the year 2000. Public awareness of the pend­ Beltran, Astudillo Guillermo; Carrasco, Lucas ing disaster has lagged behind as well, be­ place in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a report Alberto; Castillo, Cuenca Alinee Anabel, Flo­ cause of efforts by fuel companies and other that former Congressman, U.N. Ambassador, res, Velazquez Gamaliel; Guerrero, Zamora corporations who see themselves harmed by and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young recently Francisco Javier; Martinez, Castro Zaida; Mar­ emissions limitations. wrote on Nike's labor practices. I also am in­ tinez, Ortiz Araceli,; Miranda, Melchor Moises; Global climate change results when in­ cluding in the RECORD Nike's response to the creased levels of greenhouse gases in the at­ Young report. Peralta, Landa Cindy Cecyl; Reza, Cruz mosphere block the escape of infrared, or lganacia; Riquelme, Najera Miriam; Rodriguez, Earlier this year, Nike asked Ambassador thermal, radiation. Human activities in re­ Young to conduct an independent review on Villegas Luis Enrique; Salazar, Vite Luz Maria; cent years have increased the levels of all of Salinas, Mateos Abel; Sanchez, Benitez these gases, including carbon dioxide, ozone, the implementation of Nike's code of conduct Yanet; Villalva, Nava Luciano; Virgos, Rocha methane, nitrous oxide, and chloroflu­ and provide specific recommendation on what Eduardo y Viveros, Ayala Martza Roxana. orocarbons. Water vapor is the only excep­ Nike was doing right, and what can be done Medical Technicians: Cardenas, Villegas tion. better. Laura Elena; Marban, Lineres Martha; Mata, Carbon dioxide is the most troublesome, That report, which was released June 24, accounting for 60 percent of the enhanced lays out some very meaningful recommenda­ Vargas Margarita; Oregon, Porras Mayer; greenhouse effect. Fuel burning, agriculture, Reyes, Miranda Josue; Rodriguez, Gomez tions which I believe my colleagues would be automobile exhaust and other human emis­ interested in reviewing. · Nike's response to the Claudia; Rosendo, Garcia Josefina, and sions contribute an estimated 22 billion met­ Vargas Vazquez, Maria Guadalupe. ric tons of carbon dioxide each year, and Young recommendations demonstrates that Computer Secretarial Technicians: have caused an unprecedented 10 percent in­ this Oregon-based company is truly committed Castrejon, Ocampo Rosa Maria; Herrera, crease in atmospheric levels of the gas in the to being a leader on these issues. With my Peralta Jose Alfredo; Salgado, Barrera Caro­ last 20 years. colleague from Oregon, Mr. BLUMENAUER , I lina; Salgado, Estrada Blanca Yanet; Negligence by the US and the six other in­ commend the Young report on Nike's re­ dustrial nations of the Group of Seven.­ sponse, and urge my colleagues to review it. Santiguillo, Noveron Hugo; Teliz, Sanchez which account for 38 percent of greenhouse Olga, and Vargas, Panchito Miriam. gas production-could lead to an estimated NIKE'S RESPONSE TO ANDREW YOUNG'S Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I one to three foot increase in sea level and a REPORT ON THE NIKE CODE OF CONDUCT send my best wishes to all the new graduates mid-latitude climate zone shift of approxi­ Our NIKE Code of Conduct sets out a basic of the Center for Technological Bacca­ mately 200 miles in the next century. goal-for NIKE, and for all of our business laureates and to a great civic leader in our There is no question that controlling partners-always to do what is expected, as community, Mario Jimenez. greenhouse gas emissions is a priority for well as required, of a leader. achieving sustainable human development. In this spirit, in February, we decided to And, surprisingly this is one key step toward seek a separate and independent assessment GLOBAL WARMING AND POPU­ self-preservation that can actually be bene­ of the extent to which our contractors are LATION GROWTH: INSEPARABLE ficial to economics. Mr. Clinton has proposed complying with that Code. We turned to one an international strategy of establishing a person we thought had three attributes that greenhouse gas emissions quota based on a would make that assessment most valuable. HON.JAME.SP. McGOVERN financial credit system. A similar program First, a truly independent voice. Second, a OF MASSACHUSETTS to control acid rain has been environ­ person with experience and understanding of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mentally successful as well as cost-effective. the developing world, where most of the Tuesday, June 24, 1997 In addition, incentives could be extended for world's apparel and footwear products are the research and development of alternative made. And third, someone who was not party Mr. McGOVERN Mr. Speaker, I would like energy sources and more efficient tech­ to the issue- who would bring a fresh per­ to share with my colleagues an article that ap- nologies. spective to bear. June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12249 Andrew Young, former United Nations Am­ adopt and implement one of several model Environment) in all contract factories bassador, life-long human rights advocate, procedur es, as appropriate to its size, cur­ worldwide. Our aim is to ensure that every with a wealth of experience in labor and fac­ rent representation system, and the effec­ aspect of the factory work experience meets tory issues, was an obvious choice. tiveness of that current system. NIKE standards, from fire drills and sanita­ Today, after four months of investigation, An addition, NIKE will create several pilot tion to worker training and recreation pro­ Ambassador Young delivered his report. ombudsman projects to determine how well grams. His overall assessment is that we are doing an outside voice can supplement and enhance Since 1994 NIKE has had independent audi­ a " good job." But good is not the standard the grievance procedure. tors test factory compliance with our Code NIKE seeks in anything we do. 5. Recommendation: " NIKE should expand of Conduct. We are encouraged that Ambas­ We are acting now to improve in every its dialog and relationship with the human sador Young has found these audits to be area he suggests. His recommendations, and rights community and the labor groups with­ " professionally done, (and) rigorous," We our response, are: in the countries where they produce goods will redouble our efforts to assure they are 1. Recommendation: " NIKE should con­ and with their international counterparts." an effective tool. By August 1, 1997 NIKE will tinue its efforts to support and implement Action: NIKE has already begun this proc­ have in place a single, unified set of instruc­ the provisions of the Apparel Industry Part­ ess. Starting in major source countries, we tions to make sure that every independent nership." are seeking to establish regular sessions audit, anywhere in the world, by any audi­ Action: NIKE was the first company to with groups who can foster productive dialog tor, is done to the same standard. join. We will continue to work with our on contract labor issues. The Apparel Indus­ NIKE management appreciates not only Partnership colleagues from the apparel in­ try Partnership and a quarterly conference the independence and objectivity that Am­ dustry, and related labor, human rights, reli­ call with concerned investor groups are two bassador Young has brought to these issues, gious and consumer groups. NIKE is rep­ of several forums in which we will continue but the many other voices in government, resented on all of its various subcommittees, to address these issues with affiliated and in­ the human rights, labor, religious, consumer addressing implementation of the new Code terested international parties. and business communities, that have also and its monitoring principles. The most re­ 6. Recommendation: "NIKE should con­ contributed valuable insight. cent meeting was held the very day Ambas­ sider some type of 'external monitoring' on Ambassador Young has demonstrated-on sador Young presented his report to US. an ongoing basis as a way to demonstrate its assignment for NIKE, but also over 40 years We will carry this message of industry, commitment to the Code of Conduct and to of public and private service in human rights labor and rights groups cooperation to all of insure its effective application." arenas- that these issues are always best our business partners and others in the in­ Action: . Specifically, Ambassador Young served by reasoned, honest and respectful dustry. We will urge other apparel and retail recommends two steps: (a) establish an om­ discussion. We are committed to that course. companies to sign on. In the past two weeks budsman function, and (b) establish a small we have already begun to do this with other panel of distinguished international citizens athletic, dress and casual footwear compa­ to provide a continuing oversight role simi­ THE CRACK COCAINE EQUITABLE nies. lar to that undertaken by the Ambassador. SENTENCING ACT OF 1997 2. Recommendation: " NIKE should take We 're already doing the first, as noted above. more aggressive steps to explain and enforce We 're working now to appoint an inter­ the Code of Conduct." national oversight panel to fulfill the sec­ HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Action: As a result of comments made dur­ ond. OF NEW YORK ing Ambassador Young's factory inspection Because NIKE is a leader, we have decided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tour in March and April, NIKE reinforced to take further steps beyond Ambassador implementation of the Code of Conduct and Young's recommendations, but speaking to Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 its monitoring principles by conducting issues he raised. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support eight weeks of training for NIKE production 1. NIKE will strengthen the penalty system of the Crack Cocaine Equitable Sentencing people and contract factory management in for contract factories found in violation of Asia, in 11 countries and 15 cities. We will the NIKE Code of Conduct. This includes es­ Act of 1997. The bill, if enacted, would remove follow up by: calating monetary penalties, whose proceeds . the arbitrary and unfair distinction between a. Ensuring that contractors provide every will fund: (a) remedial action to correct the powder and crack cocaine sentencing. As pre­ employee with renewed Code of Conduct violation or (b) investment in worker edu­ dicted, earlier this month, the U.S. Sentencing training and a simplified, written form of cation, recreation or habitability enhance­ Commission again concluded that Federal that Code. ment programs. drug laws that treat crack cocaine defendants b. Redoubling our efforts to ensure that 2. We are determined that the 500,000 jobs 100 times more severely than powder cocaine every NIKE contract factory has the Code created by NIKE's contract relationships defendants cannot be justified. I am proud to posted visibly in every major workspace, in around the world continue to be the best jobs the language of both the worker and the in the business. if any contractor consist­ be joined in sponsorship of this important bill manager, when those language are different. ently falls to adhere to our Code of Conduct, by a majority of the Congressional Black Cau­ c. Add to our auditing procedures to assure we will terminate their relationship with cus. that the Code of Conduct is understood, that NIKE. In 1995, the U.S. Sentencing Commission training, posting and personal copies of the 3. With our partner factories, NIKE will es­ released a study of Federal sentencing policy Code have the desired impact: that workers tablish an ongoing training system for man­ as it relates to possession and distribution of truly understand their rights, and manage­ agers and supervisors that includes (a) basic all forms of cocaine. Specifically directed by ment its obligations. people management skills; (b) education in the Omnibus Violent Crime Control and Law 3. Recommendation: " NIKE should take local culture for expatriate managers and (c) proactive steps to promote the development learning the local language. Enforcement Act of 1994, the Sentencing of 'worker representatives' in the factories 4. Ambassador Young has identified the Commission reported on the current structure who can effectively represent the workers' need for a higher level of host country man­ of differing penalties for powder cocaine and individual and cumulative interests." agement in factories owned and operated by crack cocaine offenses and to provide rec­ Action: NIKE contract factory worker rep­ foreign investors. NIKE will assess current ommendations for modification of these dif­ resentation spans a broad spectrum around levels of indigenous management, and estab­ ferences. Again, following a congressional the world, from worker management com­ lish action plans with each contractor to as­ mandated study, the Sentencing Commission mittees to full trade unions. NIKE will sur­ sure that local management is integrated at vey existing worker representation processes the highest levels. has restated their stance against the current and require each of our contract factories to 5. NIKE will continue to test pilot projects 100 to 1 ratio. This time, the Commission redouble its efforts to assure that workers to measure the effectiveness of independent voted unanimously to lower the sentencing truly have a voice in workplace issues. monitoring by third parties. To date two disparity and asked Congress and President 4. Recommendation: " NIKE should insist such projects have been undertaken in two Clinton to address the issue within 60 days. that the factories which manufacture its countries. A third is underway. Your support of the Crack Cocaine Equitable products create and enforce a better griev­ NIKE w111 implement each of the actions Sentencing Act of 1997 as an original cospon­ ance system that allows a worker to report noted above by January 31, 1998, and then re­ sor will facilitate timely consideration of the a complaint without the fear of retribution assess further steps or the enhancement of Commission's request. and abuse." those already taken. Action: NIKE will survey existing griev­ In addition, NIKE will continue to imple­ Included in the mandatory minimum pen­ ance procedures in our contract factories and ment a comprehensive factory inspection alties enacted by Congress in 1986 and 1988 with other industries and factory groups. We program, called SHAPE (Safety, Health, At­ was an arbitrary distinction between crack and .will require each of our contract factories to titude of Management, People Investment, powder cocaine that singled out crack cocaine 12250 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 for much harsher treatment. The laws had the Meanwhile, small time street-level crack DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ARCHER effect of creating a 100 to 1 quantity ratio for dealers, who often produce the crack them­ AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2014 triggering equal treatment for the two pharma­ selves can fill our jails and face kingpin sen­ 1. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CHILD TAX CREDIT tences with possession of as little as $50 cologically identical drugs. For example, under The amendment would provide that in the worth of crack. current law, if a person, tried in Federal court, case of lower- and middle-income taxpayers, Third, to answer Mr. Rocques' question re­ the otherwise allowable child tax credit is is found in possession of 5 grams of crack co­ garding why advocates for fair sentencing not reduced by one-half of the otherwise al­ caine, he would be subject to a mandatory 5- would concern ourselves with drug criminals, lowable dependent care credit. Under the year penalty. If that same person is found with I would remind him that the Fourteenth amendment, the reduction only applies to 5, 50, or 400 grams of powder cocaine, he Amendment of the Constitution requires taxpayers above certain thresholds of modi­ would face a maximum penalty of 1 year in equal treatment under the law. This sen­ fied adjusted gross income ("modified AGI"). prison. It would take 500 grams of powder co­ tencing disparity breaks that promise and For married taxpayers filing joint returns, undermines the foundation of fairness that the thresholds is $60,000. For taxpayers filing caine to bring the same punishment for pos­ our country is built upon. single or head of household returns, the sessing 5 grams of crack cocaine. Finally, though Mr. Rocques would have threshold is $33,000. For married taxpayers One of the effects of this legislation is to your readers believe that only Rev. Jackson filing separate returns, the threshold is punish small-scale crack cocaine users and and I have spoken out regarding polarizing $30,000. The reduction is phased in over the dealers more severely than we punish their effects of the Crack Cocaine Sentencing Law, first $10,000 ($5,000, in the case of single indi­ wholesale suppliers. Continuing this unfair in truth, we have been joined by others in­ viduals and $5,000, in the case of married in­ treatment threatens to undermine the authority cluding the entire Congressional Black Cau­ dividuals filing separate returns) of modified AGI above the threshold. The rules for deter­ of the 14th amendment to the Constitution that cus, Supreme Court Associate Justice An­ thony Kennedy, former Drug Czar Lee Brown mining a taxpayer's modified AGI and mar­ guarantees equal protection under the law and Senator Robert Dole. ital status under the bill remained un­ from disproportionate punishment. In addition, Even more significant are the Congression­ changed. The effective date would be years of current policy threatens the 14th amendment's ally requested studies produced by the bipar­ beginning on or after January 1, 2000. equal protection guarantees for those who live tisan United States Sentencing Commission, The amendment would provide that the in areas where crack cocaine is more readily which in 1995 and yesterday, unanimously, Secretary of the Treasury shall submit no­ available and cheaper than powder cocaine, released studies that found such a disparity tice to all taxpayers of the passage of the child tax credit. In addition, the amendment namely African-Americans and Latinos. These insupportable. Furthermore, the Sentencing Commission explained that, "the current would direct the Secretary of the Treasury positions are outlined in the accompanying (100-1 sentencing) policy must be changed to to modify withholding tables for single tax­ Letter to the Editor from a May 13, 1997, letter ensure that severe penalties are targeted at payers claiming more than one exemption to the Wall Street Journal. the most serious traffickers." The rejection and for married taxpayers claiming more The Crack Cocaine Equitable Sentencing of the current biased system should guide than two exemptions to take account of the Act of 1997, brings back a sense of fairness Congress to act on these recommendations in effects of the child tax credit. The adjust­ to the Federal sentencing process. I challenge an expeditious and responsible manner. ments to the withholding tables would apply The Sentencing Commission's report to employees whose annualized wages from this Congress to adopt this legislation to pro­ an employer are expected to be at least mote that ideal. should also spur immediate action in Presi­ dent Clinton, Attorney General Janet Reno, $30,000, but not more than $100,000. LETTER TO THE EDITOR FROM 'fHE HONORABLE and Drug Czar Barry Mccaffrey. The chal­ 2. ESTIMATED TAX SAFE HARBOR CHARLES B. RANGEL lenge of overcorµing the zealous rhetoric of The amendment would change the llO-per­ I write regarding Mr. Wayne J. Rocques' detractors demands that they fight for the cent-of-last-year's-liability estimated tax opinion-editorial that appeared in yester­ commission's responsible proposal rather safe harbor to a 105-percent-of-last-year's-li­ day's Wall Street Journal. In the article, Mr. than issuing pensive and avoiding promises ability safe harbor for 1998. Rocques' condemns Reverend Jesse Jackson to give the report, "very serious consider­ 3. REPEAL ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX and me for our views regarding the manda­ ation." DEPRECIATION ADJUSTMENT tory Federal Crack Cocaine sentencing law, In addition, although Mr. Rocques' diatribe The amendment would direct the Sec­ which we regard as unjust due to its dis­ would label me as a supporter of drug legal­ retary of the Treasury to conduct a study of proportionate application to African Amer­ ization, nothing could be further from the whether the repeal of the depreciation ad­ ican defendants, who represent almost 90% of truth. I have spent my entire professional justment for minimum tax purposes would the defendants in these cases. Current law career-first as a Federal prosecutor, then as have the result of permitting any corpora­ mandates that persons convicted of pos­ a New York State Assemblyman and finally tion with taxable income from current year sessing 5 grams of crack cocaine receive the as a United States Congressman-advocating operations to pay no Federal income tax and, same sentence (five years) as persons con­ for increased awareness of drug abuse and if so, the policy implications of that result. victed of possessing 500 grams of powder co­ control. The study would be due no later than Janu­ caine. Since enactment of this law, the 100- Despite the fact that I originally supported ary 1, 2001, to the House Committee on Ways 1 quantity ratio has had a devastating and the Crack Sentencing legislation, I now rec­ and Means and the Senate Committee on Fi­ disproportionate impact on the African ognize that it's application has revealed a nance. American community. The evidence is indis­ strongly biased and flawed statute. My 4. AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND EXCISE putable. strong advocacy against drug trafficking and TAXES First, almost 97% of all crack cocaine de­ abuse does not blind me from my responsi­ The amendment would provide that the de­ fendants are Black or Latino despite the fact bility to correct failed policy, no matter the posit rules with respect to the commercial that these groups represent less than 50% of author. air passenger excise taxes are modified to all crack users and less than 25% of the gen­ permit payment of these taxes that other­ eral population. In Los Angeles, from 1988 to wise would have been required to be depos­ 1991 the U.S. Attorney's Office prosecuted no AMENDMENT TO THE TAXPAYER ited during the period July 1, 1998, through white suspects on Federal crack cocaine RELIEF ACT OF 1997 September 30, 1998, to be deposited on Octo­ charges while hundreds of white suspects ber 13, 1998. moved through the state court system. In HON. BILL ARCHER 5. MODIFICATION TO TAX BENEFITS FOR 1992, this two track system was repeated in ETHANOL AND RENEWABLE SOURCE METHANOL OF TEXAS 17 states. The amendment would delete those provi­ Second, although Mr. Rocques notes the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sions in the bill relating to a reduction in difficulty of attacking the wholesale mar­ Tuesday, June 24, 1997 tax benefits for ethanol and renewable keting of crack cocaine, he neglects to ex­ source methanol. plain the reasoning behind this statement. Mr. ARCHER. Mr. Speaker, for the informa­ 6. NAME OF THE ACT Crack cocaine and powder cocaine are vir­ tion of the House, today I have submitted for The amendment would change the name of tually identical from a pharmacological printing in the RECORD a copy of a proposed standpoint, and crack is derived directly the Act from the "Revenue Reconciliation amendment to H.R. 2014, the "Taxpayer Re­ Act of 1997" to the "Taxpayer Relief Act of from powder cocaine. Consequently, whole­ lief Act of 1997 ," as reported. I have re­ sale powder cocaine dealers also serve as 1997". wholesale crack cocaine dealers. The con­ quested that this amendment be incorporated 7. CHANGE IN BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF sensus among drug control advocates, in­ into the base bill upon adoption of the rule. CERTAIN EXPIRING PROVISIONS cluding Mr. Rocques, is that this is the group The following is an explanation of the amend­ The amendment would amend the Balanced that must be targeted for severe sentencing. ment: Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12251 of 1985 to provide that any preferential rate women in the Armed Forces deserve nothing and women devote years of service to our (or any credit or refund) that is scheduled to less. country. We must honor our commitment to expire and that, under current scorekeeping our current military, but must not forget about conventions, is presumed to be extended for our veterans. To do so would be to abandon purposes of determining the present-law rev­ NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA­ the very things that our veterans have fought enue baseline shall, for budget scorekeeplng TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 purposes, be assumed to expire on the sched- so hard to preserve. uled expiration date. · The American Government entered into a SPEECH OF compact with the men and women who put HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON their lives on the line for our freedom. We NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA­ OF TEXAS must make sure that the Government lives up TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to its end of the bargain. We owe our veterans the respect they deserve. SPEECH OF Monday, June 23, 1997 Mr. Speaker, the men and women buried at HON. RICHARD W. POMBO The House in Committee of the Whole national cemeteries across the country de­ serve our deepest respect and thanks. Unfor­ OF CALIFORNIA House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (R.R. 1119) to authorize tunately, vandals and thieves have made a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 mockery of their final resting places by dese­ Monday, June 23, 1997 for military activities of the Department of crating Riverside National Cemetery, which is Defense, to prescribe military personnel located just outside of my district in Riverside The House jn Committee of the Whole strengths for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and House on the State of the Union had under for other purposes. County, and most recently, the National Me­ consideration the bill (R.R. 1119) to authorize morial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. appropriations for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. I applaud my colleague from Riverside for for military activities of the Department of Mr. Chairman, the amendment to H.R. 1119 his swift work to introduce and bring to the Defense, to prescribe military personnel that I bring to the desk requires the Defense floor H.R. 1532, the Veterans' Cemetery Pro­ strengths for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and Department, by January 1, 1998, to submit to tection Act. Ken Calvert recognized that delib­ for other purposes. Congress a report on the feasibility and desir­ erate acts of vandalism against America's fall­ Mr. POMBO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support ability of converting active guard reserve en comrades must not be tolerated. Demean­ of the Brady-Pombo amendment to H.R. 1119, (AGR) personnel (active duty reservists who ing and degrading the final resting place of the fiscal year 1998 Defense Authorization are involved with organizing, administering, re­ veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for Act. Congressman BRADY and I are offering cruiting, instructing, or training other reserv­ the Nation strikes at all veterans and all Amer­ this amendment in response to statements ists) to dual-status technicians. icans. made by Under Secretary of State for Global Mr. Chairman, my involvement in this issue Mr. Speaker, as a former naval officer, Affairs Timothy E. Wirth regarding the use of comes from the best example of the demo­ these acts of vandalism touch me directly. I U.S. soldiers in foreign countries to guard rain cratic process at work; a constituent request. firmly believe that criminal penalties for theft forests and endangered species. On June 3, During the 105th Congress, a constituent im­ and vandalism and National Cemeteries must 1997, at the Western Hemisphere Defense plored me to look into this program, ask for a be imposed. The Veterans' Cemetery Protec­ Environmental Conference, Mr. Wirth stated study that would hopefully lead to a change in tion Act will do just that. I strongly encourage that using troops as glorified park rangers was it by converting AGR personnel to dual-status all of my colleagues to support this important "a legitimate military issue." technicians in order to save the tax payer legislation. Our veterans gave their all for our Mr. Chairman, President George Wash­ more than 2.61 billion dollars per year. This country. We must give them nothing less in re­ ington once said, "To be prepared for war is number has been confirmed by General Ac­ turn. one of the most effectual means of preserving counting Office studies and should not .be ig­ peace." I believe this unprecedented notion of nored. Therefore, I ask that Congress require sending American military forces for purposes the Secretary of Defense to conduct its own THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF MIS­ of "environmental crusades" is misguided and study which I and many others believe, will SION SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, ONE fundamentally flawed. America's ability to yield the same evidence from the G.A.O. and OF CALIFORNIA'S GREAT TREAS­ maintain its military readiness and leadership Rand Corporation studies. URES should not be compromised at the expense of In the current political climate where Federal sending our troops to foreign lands to defend governmental agencies and programs like HON. STEPHEN HORN rain forests and endangered species. At a N.E.A. and welfare are being scrutinized for OF CALIFORNIA time of significant military downsizing, we must their relevance and cost-effectiveness-Pen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ensure that our military remains in a position tagon programs should be subject to the same to protect and defend our own national secu­ scrutiny and analysis, DOD should be required Tuesday, June 24 , 1997 rity threats, not environmental quests in for­ to undergo the same type of introspection, Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, today is the 200th eign countries. study and analysis. My amendment requiring anniversary of Mission San Juan Bautista, While it is true that America is a global the DOD to undertake this study is non-con­ which was founded on June 24, 1797, by Fa­ power with vital interests in key regions of the troversial, pragmatic and necessary if Con­ ther Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, a Spanish world, this new role for the military is inappro­ gress is to gain a full and objective picture of basque Franciscan priest. It was the feast day priate and unwise. The Quadrennial Defense the age-dual status technician issue and its of Saint John the Baptist. Review's [QDR] recommendations, stated that possible reform. I thank you for your consider­ As we go about our daily business in the "military readiness must first and foremost re­ ation of this amendment. Capitol, we frequently see the statue of main a measure of our Nation's ability to Junipero Serra, the founder of what became deter, and when necessary, to wage war in the 21-mission system which begins in the defense of our national interests." I believe VETERANS' CEMETERY south at San Diego and extends over 600 sending American troops jeopardizes the abil­ PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 miles to the north. ity of U.S. military forces to maintain military Father Serra had the vision of missions that readiness as the top priority as indicated in SPEECH OF would be the centers of Christian education the ODA. I believe it is important that Con­ HON. RON PACKARD and practice in their particular area. The mis­ gress express its strong support for maintain­ OF CALIFORNIA sions were ultimately also the educators and ing military readiness and not allow our well­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the producers and manufacturers of the trained troops to be sent on missions that de­ clothes and food needed in what was to be­ tract from their primary mission: To preserve Monday, June 23 , 1997 come the State of California in 1850. and protect our Nation's freedom. Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of In modern management terminology, Father I urge my colleagues to support the Brady­ the House Military Construction Appropriations Serra was the visionary chairman of the Pombo amendment. Our brave men and Subcommittee, I know that our military men board/chief executive officer. Father Lasuen 12252 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 was the quietly effective chief operating officer Daughters of the American Revolution pre­ mother, Isabelle McCaffrey Horn, was the with the talent and organizational skills to sented generous checks for the restoration speaker at an annual "Peak Day" to celebrate carry out the vision. With the death of Serra in fund. Besides myself, Assemblyman Peter Fremont's raising of the American flag for the 1784, Lasuen soon became his most ener­ Frusetta made a formal presentation on behalf first time in California. getic successor. In 1 year, Lasuen founded of the California State Assembly. A represent­ Then and now, San Juan is "A City of His­ four missions including San Juan Bautista. ative of State Senator McPherson made a tory" as the banner was inscribed at the west­ Given the difficulties of transportation and similar presentation on behalf of the State ern entrance. communication that was a remarkable feat. Senate. San Juan Bautista is the largest mission in The crowd was pleased to hear from the For the return of a native son who has continuous service since its founding. It is the current priest Father Edward Fitz-Henry. His never forgotten his roots, it was also an oppor­ only mission with three aisles. Some of the predecessor was Father Maximilian Santa tunity to see classmates from both elementary other missions are in ruins. Still others, such Maria, who inspired the community to cele­ and high school and to meet the current com­ as Santa Barbara, have been beautifully re­ brate this significant milestone in the history of munity leaders. stored after an earthquake in 1925. Fortu­ the mission. His humor was enjoyed by all. He If our fellow citizens wish to live for a mo­ nately, San Juan Bautista is still in its original was the able translator for the guests from ment in a proud past, they should visit San condition, despite being within a mile of the Vitoria. Juan, its mission, El Teatro Campesino, its San Andreas Fault. Eight miles away is Hol­ The bust of Father Lasuen by Alberto well preserved homes from another century, lister, the county seat of San Benito County. Forrestor was appreciated by all. It contains and meet the dedicated group of those who That community of 20,000 is known as "the the likeness that various accounts of the time deeply care about historic preservation. It earthquake capital of California." The Francis­ have noted and as historian Robert Laxalt has would be time well spent. can priests were architects, builders, adminis­ summarized: Father Lasuen "was a young Mr. Speaker, I have attached some of the trators, and educators, among their numerous man of medium height, a ruddy complexion, a newspaper coverage which preceded the cele­ roles. With foresight, the mission is con­ pock-marked face-probably from small pox, a bration. They include the Pinnacle (June 19, structed of large adobe bricks. They have now moderate growth of beard, black-eyed and 1997), the Hollister Free Lance (June 20, withstood the tremors of two centuries. black hair." 1997), and the Dispatch, located in Gilroy The bicentennial festivities were spread over The letter from Robert Laxalt and the words which is 10 miles north of San Juan. the period . from Friday, June 20 through from the heart of the delegation from Vitoria Wednesday, June 25 . Friday began with a were well received. [From the Pinnacle, June 19, 1997] 6:30 p.m. Kiddie Parade. Throughout the celebration, there was active SAN J UAN TO CELEBRATE M ISSION' S 200TH Sunday was not only a beautiful day to cele­ participation by a number of the Native Amer­ B IRTHDAY brate the continuity provided by the mission ican tribes such as the Mutsun whose ances­ tors made San Juan Bautista one of the most Beginning t omorrow (Friday) and running but also the first formal recognition of the role thr ough Tuesday, Mission San Juan Baut ist a of Father Lasuen. prosperous of the 21 missions. Their artistry will be a beehive of activity as t housan ds of All of us were delighted that a delegation of was in evidence throughout the city. visitors . are expected to help celebrate the community leaders from Vitoria, Spain, were Mission San Juan Bautista was also a major mission's bicentennial. able to join us. Father Lasuen grew up in center for church music. In the early eighteen A Kiddie Parade will kick off activities Vitoria, the capital of a largely Basque prov­ hundreds, Indiana youth were trained to read Friday, beginning at 6:30 p.m . ince. A relative of the distinguished American music and harmonize by following their col­ On Satur day, beginning at 8 a .m., t here author of the history of the Basque people ored notes up and down the scale. Their will be a reading of nam es of individuals bur ­ read a letter from his uncle, Robert Laxalt, au­ voices filled the air as the chords and bells ied in t he m ission cemetery, fo llowed at 10:30 thor of the Sweet Promised Land. Laxalt de­ were heard in the small town that was growing by a Nat ive American blessing. scribed Lasuen as " The Quiet Legend who and in the productive green valley that lies From 11 a .m. t o 5 p.m . the Fiesta, complete was seasoned by experience, a wise adminis­ below. with fo od, gam es and entertainmen t, will trator and a spiritual leader tempered by re­ Cheryl Miller, a reporter for the Hollister take place and at 5:30 p.m . t here will be a bi­ ality." Free Lance interviewed Sonne Reyna, a mem­ lingual m ass. Crowning of the queen is Under the dedicated and able leadership of ber of the local American Indian lntertribal scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday on the plaza, Bicentennial Committee Chairman Leonard Council , who said that "the bicentennial is a fo llowed by t wo dances at 9, one fe aturing Mexican music at the Vet erans of Foreign time for 'reconciliation' between the Native Caetano, who with the help of his wife-and Wars Hall and another, at the Community my classmate-Rosemary (Mim), and a hard­ American and mission communities." Reyna Cent er, for the country music crowd. added that the members of "the bicentennjal working group of committee members an A full day of activit ies is slated for Sun­ amazing array of activities were arranged for committee have been very sensitive of what day, beginning a t 6:30 a .m . with re-enact ­ the several thousand who participated in this we as an lntertribal Council want to do to men t of the founding of the mission, a t 7 unique celebration. honor the ancestors." t here will be a bilingual mass and pancake Some of the Sunday events included: Other active participants were the California brea kfast . 6:30 a.m.-Re-enactment of the founding of state park rangers who provide interpretation The parade through downtown San Juan the mission. of the history of the area from the Castro Bautista will be at 10 a .m. Chairman Leon­ 7:00 a.m.-Bilingual mass followed by a House and the Plaza Hotel on the south of the ard Caetan o is expecting more t han 100 en­ pancake breakfast. · mission plaza and the barn, stable, and tries in t he parade. 10:00 a.m.-A parade which included houses on the east. There are some fine A second day of Fiest a activit ies begins at bands, dancers, horses and wagons, one of specimans of equipment and wagons from the 11 and continues unt il 5 p.m. The chicken which was masterfully driven by Romaldo Mar­ latter part of the 19th century. barbecue will also take place between 11 and tin of the M & M Farms who was joined by his Eleven miles away is Fremont Peak, named 5. friend George Nunes. They ably made it in honor of John Charles Fremont, "the Path­ At 3 p.m . Sunday there will be a dedication through the streets with this U.S. Representa­ finder," whose topographic expedition came to of the bronze statue of Father Fermin de tive, who grew up on a ranch five miles from the area in the 1840's and raised the Amer­ Lasuen, founder of the mission. At 4 p.m. the ican flag over what was then Mexican territory. grand prize drawing of a pick-up truck will the mission, standing up and waving to a take place. friendly crowd. General Castro looked at the Americans 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.-A chicken barbecue. through his spyglass. They looked down at A bilingual prayer session is set for 6 p.m. on Monday. 3:00 p.m.-Dedication of the bronze bust of him. No damage was done by either side. Father Lasuen. After three days, the Fremont expedition head­ On Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. a blessing of the chapel service is scheduled. The bicen­ 4:00 p.m.-Grand prize drawing for a pick­ ed east to the United States of America whose tennial luncheon begins at 11:30 a .m. fol­ up truck. This is still farm country. boundary was still far from the Pacific Ocean. lowed by a mass at 3 p.m. and reception at The dedication was particularly moving. The .Mr. Speaker, it was a privilege to be asked 4:30. The bicentennial dinner dance is sched­ Native Sons of the Golden West, the Native to speak on this significant occasion. When I uled for 7 p.m. Tuesday and is t he final activ­ Daughters of the Golden West, and the was in grammar school at San Juan, my ity of the four day event . June 24, 1997 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12253 [From the Hollister Free Lance, June 20, el located behind the current church. The Sonne Reyna, a member of the San Juan 1997] tiny chapel was built in 1797 but abandoned American Indian Intertribal Council, said MISSION CELEBRATES 200TH YEAR by the church in favor of a larger facility. the bicentennial is a time for "reconcili­ (By Cheryl Miller) It was used as a schoolroom and gift shop ation" between the Native American and and then nearly forgotten until restoration mission communities. A celebration 200 years in the mak;ing work began last year. After the bicentennial "We feel that the padre and the bicenten­ starts tonight with a parade commemorating celebration, the chapel will likely be opened nial committee have been very sensitive and Mission San Juan Bautista's bicentennial. for regular use, according to church officials. very supportive of what we as an Intertribal The Kiddie Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at The weekend's bicentennial celebration is Council want to do to honor the ancestors," Mutkelem and Third streets and ends at the being dedicated to Anthony Botelho, a San Reyna said. corner of Polk and Second. A full slate of Juan resident who was active in both the Members of the San Juan Indian Council ceremonies, games, dances and meals re­ community and mission life. He died last No­ and inter-tribal delegation will be partici­ sumes at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. vember at the age of 83. pating throughout the weekend's events. Preparation activities were still under way "He was probably as active as anybody A fiesta featuring a barbecue, raffle, games Thursday afternoon. ever was," said Caetano. "He started (work­ and music will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. "We'll be ready when it gets here," said ing in the mission community) when he was on Saturday and Sunday. Leonard Caetano, chairman of the mission 16 and he was even planning for the bicenten­ Events resume Tuesday when Bishop Syl­ bicentennial committee. "We're busy as a nial when he fell ill and passed away." vester Ryan will bless a newly restored chap­ bunch of beavers." A ceremony in Botelho's honor is ten­ el, located in back of the current church. The official bicentennial is Tuesday. On tatively scheduled between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The tiny chapel was built in 1797 but aban­ that day 200 years ago, Father Fermin de Sunday at the plaza. doned by the church in favor of a larger fa­ Lasuen, a Franciscan priest, established the cility. mission along what is now known to be the [From the Gilroy, CA Dispatch, June 20, 1997] It was used as a schoolroom and a gift shop San Andreas Fault. and then nearly forgotten until restoration The mission was one of eight established CELEBRATION OF MISSION SJ BAUTISTA'S 200TH YEAR work began last year. After the bicentennial by de Lasuen and the 15th among 21 founded celebration, the chapel will likely be opened by the Franciscans in what was referred to (By Cheryl Miller) for regular use according to church officials. as Alta, California. Thanks to the work of SAN JUAN BAUTISTA.-A celebration 200 members of various Native American tribes, years in the making begins tonight in the Mission San Juan Bautista became one of Mission City commemorating Mission San WHERE IS THE SUCCESS IN OUR the most prosperous sites in the Franciscan's Juan Bautista's bicentennial. chain. "We'll be ready when it gets here," said CURRENT POLICY TOWARD CHINA? The mission today is one of the best pre­ Leonard Caetano, chairman of the mission served sites in the former statewide chain. bicentennial committee. "We're busy as a HON. STEPHEN HORN Its church is the only one with three aisles bunch of beavers." OF CALIFORNIA and officials claim a Mass has been said A Kiddie Parade begins at 6:30 p.m., and a there every day since its founding. full slate of ceremonies, games, dances and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The mission has had a lasting impact on meals resumes at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday, June 24, 1997 the city that grew up around it. Sam Juan The official bicentennial is Tuesday, and Bautista was once an important stopping on that 200 years ago, Father Fermin de Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I have voted point for stages that traveled between Lasuen, a Franciscan priest, established the against MFN status for China every year since Northern and Southern California. Tourism mission along what is now known to be the becoming a U.S. Representative in 1993. I will remains a top industry today in the town San Andreas Fault. vote against MFN status for China again often referred to as the Mission City. The mission was one of eight established today. A state park grew up around the mission as by Lausen and the 15th among 21 created by The economic reforms initiated by the Chi­ well. Today, 40,000 fourth-graders is it the the Franciscans in what was then referred to nese Government in 1978 have vastly im­ park annually to study the buildings of the as Alta California. Thanks to the work of people who lived near the mission in its var­ members of various Native American tribes, proved the lives of the Chinese people. I un­ ious eras. Mission San Juan Bautista became one of derstand the argument that this improvement The mission itself remains an active the most prosperous sites in the Franciscan's has led to better opportunities for the people Catholic church. The mission hosts regular chain, producing the largest crop among the of China and I hope that China's economy will services for parishioners, weddings and cere­ 21. keep growing and the lives of its people im­ monies for the community. The total theater The mission today is one of the best pre­ prove. However, I cannot ignore the fact that group, El Teatro Campesino, plays to sold served sites in the former statewide chain. this economic liberalization has been carried out crowds in the mission every holiday sea­ Its church is the only one with three aisles out under a politically repressive regime that son. and church officials claim a mass has been The weekend's activities include a full said there every day since its foundation. does not respect the basic rights or dignity of slate of tributes to the founders, Native The mission has had far-reaching effects on its people. Hopefully, in the years to come, Americans, and others who contributed to the city that grew up around it as well. San more economic freedom will lead to political the mission. Juan Bautista was once an important shop­ freedom. But, until that day comes, we cannot A bronze statute of Father de Lasuen, do­ ping point for stages that traveled between close our eyes to the Chinese Government's nated by the residents of his hometown, Northern and Southern California. And tour­ unpardonable behavior. Vitoria, Spain, will be dedicated in front of ism remains a top industry today. The town The United States has much to gain by en­ the mission Sunday at 3 p.m. is often referred to as the Mission City. A Native American blessing will be said at A state park grew up around the mission as gaging the leaders of China on a broad range 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the plaza, A roll call well. Today, 40,000 fourth-graders visit the of issues. Nonetheless, engagement must not of the names of about 200 Mutsun Indians park annually to study the buildings of the become an excuse for a lack of principle or a buried in the mission will then be read. people who lived near the mission in its var­ lack of will on the part of the United States to Sonne Reyna, a member of the San Juan ious eras. stand up for American beliefs. Respect for American Indian Intertribal Council, said The mission itself remains an active Chinese sovereignty does not mean that the the bicentennial is a time for "reconcili­ Catholic Church and hosts daily services for United States must ignore behavior by the parishioners, weddings and ceremonies for ation" between the Native American and Chinese Government that we regard as rep­ mission communities. the community. "We feel that the padre and the bicenten­ The weekend's activities include a full rehensible. nial committee have been very sensitive of slate of tributes to the Spaniards, Native For many years, the debate on MFN served what we as an Intertribal Council want to do Americans and others who contributed to as a useful inducement for the Chinese Gov­ to honor the ancestors," Reyna said. the mission. A bronze statue of Father de ernment to improve its human rights record. Members of the San Juan Indian Council Lasuen, donated by the people of Vitoria, There are good people in the United States and an inter-tribal delegation will be partici­ Spain, de Lausen's hometown, will be dedi­ who believe that the annual debate now does pating in various bicentennial events. cated in front of the mission Sunday at 3 more harm than good. They believe ending A fiesta featuring a barbecue, a raffle, p.m. games and music will be held from 11 a.m. to A Native American blessing will be said at China's MFN status would serve no useful 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the plaza. A roll call purpose. I disagree. One compelling reason Events resume Tuesday when Bishop Syl­ of the names of about 200 Mutsun Indians the debate carries little weight with the Chi­ vester Ryan will bless a newly restored chap- buried in the mission cemetery will be read. nese Government now is that China has come 12254 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1997 to take annual extension of MFN status for The delinking of human rights from MFN has meaningful policy of engagement with China. granted. I question whether the leaders of the caused more harm than · the much-needed We need a framework that will propose real Chinese regime would treat American con­ Congressional debate on Chinese behavior. actions to engage and respond to China and cerns so cavalierly if they believed that China Although China does offer an important and a policy that China cannot take for granted. would suffer an economic disadvantage be­ growing market for American goods, the cause of their behavior. American business community has seen mini­ Whether or not the United States and China Since President Clinton delinked human mal gains in many Chinese markets-and suf­ can coexist peacefully in the next century is rights from the extension of MFN , China has fered in others-as China plays one nation off one of the great questions we must all con­ exported nuclear weapons technology and bal­ against another in an attempt to affect policy. sider. If we are to live in peace, how will we listic missiles in violation of its treaty commit­ I agree that trade with China is a matter of establish a relationship to do so? The United ments. It has supported nations hostile to the great importance, not only to our trade-based States must develop a plan for working real­ United States and continues its military threats economy and our national security, but also to istically and constructively with China to solve against Taiwan. China has also failed to en­ the future development of China and the rights the many issues of concern to both countries. force bilateral agreements with the United of its people. But trade, and our overall rela­ The United States and China need to estab­ States on intellectual property which costs tionship with China, must be a two-way street. lish a relationship based on mutual trust and American businesses and workers billions of American policy cannot be based on what Bei­ respect. Unfortunately, I do not believe such a dollars in lost profits and wages. jing wants. Our policy should reflect what is in relationship exists today. I cannot vote to sup­ But even worse, China has imprisoned still the long term interest of our fellow citizens. port MFN in good conscience because of the more domestic critics and threatened foreign Soon, Hong Kong will be controlled again by individuals and organizations who rightly criti­ China. What will the United States do if free­ many serious concerns I have stated. How­ cize the government in Beijing. China increas­ dom is smothered by the Chinese authorities? ever, I strongly support efforts that ofter the ingly jails those who practice their faith. In What will this House do? The current U.S. po­ promise of a real dialogue with China about short, China has failed to comply with human sition on engaging China is more hope than fundamental American beliefs regarding dig­ rights conventions it has agreed to in inter­ policy. I applaud the efforts of many of my col­ nity and fairness. I also strongly support the national treaties and it has flagrantly dis­ leagues-including David Dreier, Chris Cox, creation of a relationship in which American regarded attempts by the United States to Robert Matsui, John Porter, and others-who concerns are treated with the same sensitivity achieve a better footing for bilateral relations. are working on legislation that will establish a as America has treated China's concerns.