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TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN ALFORD born the following year. As Bill went on to She is a past board member at Ecumenical graduate from Pennsylvania State University Enterprises, the Jewish Federation of Greater HON. FRED UPTON in 1958, the couple decided to pursue the Wilkes-Barre, the Friends of Hospice St. John OF MICHIGAN promise of employment and a chance for a and Peoples National Bank. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new life together in San Diego, California. Mrs. Ufberg remains active with Hadassah, Thursday, June 23, 2005 Over the next few years, Bill and Joan were Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School, blessed with a son, William F. Jr. and two United Jewish Campaign, Osterhout Library, Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more daughters, JoRae and Jodi. Junior League of Wilkes-Barre and B’nai B’rith pay tribute to Carolyn Alford, an outstanding While raising his family and beginning a ca- Women Green Circle Ethnic Diversity Pro- citizen and educator in Southwest Michigan. A reer as a materials engineer at Rohr Indus- gram. dedicated and committed individual, Carolyn tries, Bill continued his education at San Diego She has also given freely of her time to sup- first arrived in Southwest Michigan in 1969 as State College. During this time, Joan contin- port the Camp Committee, Teen Committee, a recent high school graduate from Mont- ued her service as a full time mother and Soccer Committee, Basketball Committee and gomery, Alabama. She came to visit her sister worked as an emergency room and maternity the Purim Carnival Committee for the benefit for a couple of weeks and, 36 years later, she ward nurse at Grossmont Hospital. Both Bill of children and teens at the Jewish Commu- has yet to leave! Carolyn is retiring from a and Joan retired with more than 75 years of nity Center long, industrious term of almost 16 years with service to their community and nation. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- the Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Edu- Bill and Joan now fill their time with friends lating Margery A. Ufberg on this notable occa- cation. and family, enjoying golf and being a vital part sion. Mrs. Ufberg’s contributions have suc- Throughout Carolyn’s tenure with the Board of the lives of their four grandsons, Jeb, ceeded in raising the quality of life in the she wore many ‘‘hats,’’ including President, Jayme, Jonathan and Willie. Throughout their Greater Wyoming Valley and her dedication is Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, lives, Joan and Bill have faced life’s chal- an inspiration to all of us. among others. In her leadership roles, Carolyn lenges with a positive attitude and determined continually went above and beyond the call of spirits, and have raised their children to do f duty and could always be found outside of the likewise. I wish Joan and Bill many more office talking to parents and students regard- years of happiness together and in anticipation RECOGNIZING PAUL BERLANT OF ing their concerns, attending open houses, or of their fiftieth anniversary, I ask that my col- WINDSOR, CALIFORNIA representing the board at graduation cere- leagues join me in paying tribute to this mile- monies, retirement dinners, awards presen- stone. HON. MIKE THOMPSON tations and, especially, sporting events. OF CALIFORNIA However, Carolyn’s community work didn’t f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stop with the Kalamazoo Public Schools. As CONGRATULATING MARGERY A. someone who always felt a ‘‘calling to be in UFBERG ON THE OCCASION OF Thursday, June 23, 2005 public service,’’ she is very active in her BEING THE RECIPIENT OF THE Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, church, has served in numerous leadership UNITED HEBREW INSTITUTE’S I rise today to recognize Paul Berlant who is positions with the NAACP, and tirelessly par- ANNUAL SHOFAR AWARD retiring after seven years as Town Manager of ticipates in the Northside Association for Com- Windsor, California. munity Development, YWCA Domestic Assault HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI During his tenure, the Town of Windsor ex- Program, the Douglas Community Association, OF PENNSYLVANIA perienced a renaissance. The Town’s old Kalamazoo Northside Non-Profit Housing Cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES downtown area was redesigned as a vibrant poration and many other organizations and thriving mixed use neighborhood. The throughout Kalamazoo and Southwest Michi- Thursday, June 23, 2005 Town Green was central to this redevelopment gan. All this while working full time as an ad- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and became the focal point for a farmers mar- ministrator at Kalamazoo Valley Community to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the ket, Movies on the Green, holiday tree lighting, College. House of Representatives to pay tribute to summer concerts, 4th of July celebration and We in Southwest Michigan are forever in- Margery A. Ufberg, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, other seasonal festivals. debted to Carolyn Alford for the good she has on the occasion of her being named recipient This was consistent with Mr. Berlant’s vision done in our community. Her lifelong contribu- of the United Hebrew Institute’s Annual Shofar for orderly development throughout the town. tions to students and families throughout the Award. The single-family homes in the Vintage Green Kalamazoo area have had great impact and Just as the Shofar has been used for mil- subdivision use recycled water for irrigation. will never be forgotten. I wish Carolyn and her lennia to sound the arrival of Rosh Hashanah, Keiser Park was expanded by leveraging fed- family all the best in retirement, and I sincerely the Jewish New Year, the Shofar Award sym- eral, state and local grants. hope she enjoys the extra time with her grand- bolizes the calling together of the community Mr. Berlant also oversaw the development children. to recognize and praise the good works and of the Shiloh Commercial Center, the town’s f accomplishments of an individual. new corporation yard, various housing projects TRIBUTE TO JOAN AND WILLIAM It is particularly fitting that Margery Ufberg is and the opening of the Arcata Lane/Highway F. INMAN the recipient of the Shofar Award this year. 101 interchange. She is well known throughout the community He will be remembered as a skilled nego- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER as a tireless advocate for the United Hebrew tiator who treated everyone fairly and with re- Institute and for the Wyoming Valley commu- spect and as someone who was able to inter- OF CALIFORNIA nity in general. pret the Town Council’s vision that, as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Ufberg’s contributions toward refur- local newspaper said, ‘‘turned a vast vacant Thursday, June 23, 2005 bishing the UHI library and its kitchen and lot into a thriving urban center.’’ Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to classrooms have been invaluable. Mr. Speaker, Paul Berlant has spent 33 honor and pay tribute to Joan and William F. A teacher by profession, Mrs. Ufberg also years working for cities throughout California. Inman of EI Cajon, California. On June 25, serves on the board of directors and the Exec- He and his wife, Carol Ann, plan to spend 2005, Joan and William will celebrate their fif- utive Board of the United Hebrew Institute. time with their new grandchild and traveling. It tieth wedding anniversary. She also serves on the board of directors and is appropriate that we honor him today for his Bill and Joan met in 1952, married on June the board of trustees at the Jewish Community public service and to wish him well on his re- 25, 1955, and their first daughter JoAnn was Center. tirement.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.001 E24PT1 E1328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION On June 17, 2005, Charles Barr died of can- throughout our community to work to bring the cer at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz at the American Dream to our neighbors is what HON. JOHN R. CARTER age of 81. Mr. Barr is survived by his wife Pa- makes both the Jimmy Carter Work Project OF TEXAS tricia; daughters Candy, Katherine, and Patri- and southwest Michigan extraordinary. cia; and his sons Chuck, Peter, Jeffrey, and I look forward to any opportunity to continue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jonathan. this partnership with Habitat for Humanity in its Thursday, June 23, 2005 Charles C. Barr was born in Natick, MA on efforts to build more decent, affordable hous- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, on June 22, January 23, 1924. He was a third generation ing for all. 2005, I was unavoidably detained on official carnation grower, and pioneered the commer- I want to once again commend everyone business in my Congressional District. cialization of miniature carnations in the United who has worked and continues to work to On rollcall vote No. 293, if present, I would States. He joined the Navy and served our make homeownership a reality for people in have voted ‘‘nay.’’ country in the capacity of a pilot on an aircraft need. This is a great day for our communities On rollcall vote No. 294, if present, I would carrier during WWII. In 1963 he moved his in Michigan and I want to once again com- have voted ‘‘aye.’’ wife and seven children to Watsonville, CA mend both Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Hu- On rollcall vote No. 295, if present, I would and became a valuable member of the com- manity for turning dreams into reality. have voted ‘‘aye.’’ munity. f On rollcall votes Nos. 296 and 297, if Mr. Barr served as the President of the TRIBUTE TO WALLY A. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau from 1968– On rollcall vote No. 298, if present, I would 69 as well as the president of the American ‘‘PREACHER’’ HEBERT have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Carnation Society. Mr. Barr also resided on On rollcall votes Nos. 299, 300, 301, and the Pajaro Dunes Homeowners Association HON. DUNCAN HUNTER 302, if present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Board of Directors, and was the president of OF CALIFORNIA On rollcall vote No. 303, if present, I would the Watsonville Rotary Club as well as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have voted ‘‘yea.’’ vice-president of the Watsonville Bank of Thursday, June 23, 2005 f America. Mr. Speaker, I am joined by Mr. Barr’s fam- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TRIBUTE TO U.S. ARMY 1LT ily and friends to honor his life and contribu- honor and pay tribute to the life and career of AARON SEESAN tions to the community. His leadership and Wally A. ‘‘Preacher’’ Hebert. Wally is holder of love of the community serve as a model for all 4 pitching records for the San Diego Padres HON. RALPH REGULA citizens. and on June 25, 2005, he will be inducted into the Pacific Coast League San Diego Padres OF OHIO f Hall of Fame. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE JIMMY CARTER Born in Lake George, Louisiana in 1907, Thursday, June 23, 2005 WORK PROJECT Wally’s talents and interests were evident at a Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to very early age. Aside from gardening, hunting, pay tribute to U.S. Army 1LT Aaron Seesan, HON. FRED UPTON and fishing as a child, he became an expert a constituent from my district who died on May OF MICHIGAN golfer, playing close to par with a 2 iron and 23rd from injuries he received in support of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a putter. He enjoyed athletics and when it Operation Iraqi Freedom. Aaron was a grad- came to football and baseball, Wally excelled Thursday, June 23, 2005 uate of Washington High School in Massillon, over his peers. Ohio and of the Merchant Marine Academy at Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to At Lake Charles High School, Wally was an Kings Point, NY. recognize and pay tribute to the Jimmy Carter all-state football star and had been offered a It takes an exceptional young person to be Work Project and the thousands of volunteers scholarship at Louisiana State University when nominated for military academies. Aaron had who joined together this week to help build he caught the eye of a major league baseball an outstanding record in high school and in Habitat for Humanity houses for the city of scout. In his first professional game in Spring- the Merchant Marine Academy and continued Benton Harbor, Michigan. field, Missouri, he got off the train from Lou- to make a difference as he continued his serv- Across the State of Michigan, over 4,000 isiana, went to the ballpark, and pitched a 22 ice to his country and fellow man. volunteers are building a total of 200 houses inning complete game victory. After graduation he chose to join the Army. in local communities. In Benton Harbor alone, In 1931, Preacher, as he was also known, During his service in Iraq his vehicle came 1,700 volunteers from around the world have was called up to spring training for the St. upon an incendiary explosive device. In this built 20 new houses, bringing not only large Louis Browns and remained with the team distressful time while he suffered from injuries, smiles on the faces of 20 families, but the re- throughout the rest of that season. As a he directed help to others showing his sense ward of success after hours of hard work. The lefthander, he began to attract attention with a of responsibility and duty. hands-on approach that the Jimmy Carter variety of curve balls at various speeds and The community fondly remembers Aaron as Work Project takes towards homeownership is arm motions. His first major league appear- a young man who always strove to make both invaluable and inspiring. Homeowners ance came that year against the New York those activities he was involved in the finest must donate about 300 hours of their own Yankees where he faced Babe Ruth with the they could be. Aaron made a difference to oth- time toward building their own homes. This bases loaded and one out. The Babe hit into ers his age both in the military and in the com- partnership of volunteers working side by side an inning-ending double play. munity. He was a true role model and hero. with those in need is truly encouraging to all That season, Preacher won six games and His memory will live on through the Aaron of us who want to bring the opportunity of was the only pitcher in the major leagues to Seesan Memorial Garden at Lincoln Park in homeownership to every family. beat the New York Yankees and the world Massillon Ohio. In addition, the Aaron Seesan Homeownership is fundamental to improving champion Philadelphia Athletics twice in one Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Stark and preserving the quality of life for the folks season. His finest game that year included 8 County Community Foundation will serve as a of southwest Michigan and beyond, and is shut out innings against the Yankees—striking tribute to his service and dedication. truly the cornerstone of the American Dream. out Lou Gehrig and Ruth three times. Unfortu- f Taking pride in our neighborhoods and homes nately, St. Louis lost the game by one run is a necessity to building successful commu- after Preacher exited the game. IN HONOR OF CHARLES C. BARR nities and the work that Habitat for Humanity Over the next two seasons in St. Louis, has done for countless individuals is truly in- Preacher pitched in relief, battling a shoulder HON. SAM FARR spiring. injury. He was then sold to the Hollywood OF CALIFORNIA This year’s Project in Michigan is the sec- Stars which after one season, moved to San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ond largest in Jimmy Carter Work Project’s 22 Diego and began playing at Lane Field. During year history and the first time that Habitat has seven seasons with the San Diego Padres, Thursday, June 23, 2005 organized to build homes throughout an entire Preacher delighted fans with a dominating Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state. Over the past several years Benton Har- presence and pinpoint control. honor the life of Charles C. Barr, former presi- bor has been through many challenges and While with the Padres, Wally and his bride dent of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. obstacles, but the coming together of folks Bobbie moved out to California where they

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.005 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1329 had their first two children, Hillene and Linda. erations, have maintained the traditions and Mr. Speaker, Chief Gurney and his wife Of all their children, Hillene had the ability to customs of their ancestors and who have Phyllis own a small vineyard in Sonoma and do what the opposition could rarely accom- given much service to the communities in they intend to enjoy the good life upon retire- plish; knocking her father out of a game. which they lived. ment. It is appropriate that we commend him Preacher was pitching when Hillene’s birth Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- for his many years of public service and wish was announced, at which point he collapsed lating the Polish National Alliance now cele- him well on his retirement. on the mound. brating 125 years of service. This great nation f His finest season as a Padre came in 1942 is far better due to the contributions made by RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- when he established records for most com- their members over the past century and a MENTS OF DR. EDWIN AND MRS. plete games pitched, batters faced, and in- quarter. MARY ELLEN HENDERSON nings pitched. During this season, Preacher f finished every game he started. In 1943, Preacher was traded to the Pitts- RECOGNIZING JOHN GURNEY OF HON. JAMES P. MORAN burgh Pirates and at the end of the season, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA OF VIRGINIA he faced a turning point in his career. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his arm was as strong as ever, his oldest HON. MIKE THOMPSON Thursday, June 23, 2005 daughter was beginning first grade and Amer- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise ica’s involvement in World War II made do- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize a family from Virginia’s mestic travel difficult. When Bobbie indicated Thursday, June 23, 2005 Eighth Congressional District whose recogni- that the family would not be traveling to Pitts- tion is long overdue. For every person of na- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, burgh that season, Wally chose his family and tional recognition there is a local leader that I rise today to recognize John P. Gurney who his beloved Louisiana over baseball. He accomplishes much under the shadow of their is retiring this month after 12 years as the turned down a contract worth $10,000 to earn more recognized peers. Two of these people 35 cents per hour in a wartime synthetic rub- Chief of Police for the City of Sonoma, Cali- are Dr. Edwin and Mrs. Mary Ellen Hender- ber factory. fornia. son, civil rights pioneers from Northern Vir- After settling in Westlake, Louisiana, Wally How a police department in a small town ginia who have worked for social justice for and Bobbie had three sons and he resumed interfaces with the community has always nearly 50 years. The couple, who were mar- his life of hunting, fishing, and gardening while been central to Chief Gurney’s policing philos- ried for 65 years, worked tirelessly for the edu- working in a nearby Firestone factory. He de- ophy. During his tenure in Sonoma, Chief cation of African American children. They also voted himself to his family after his retirement Gurney successfully integrated the concept of chronicled the early civil rights struggles in let- from Firestone in 1965 and remained active as community policing into the department by re- ters to the editor published around the country an outdoorsman until his death in 1999. directing resources from administration to pa- and energized their community in Northern Today, Wally is survived by his beloved trol officers. He established the Sonoma Po- Virginia to join the Nation’s civil rights move- Bobbie, five children, numerous grandchildren. lice Department Community Advisory Council ment. The legacy of Wally ‘‘Preacher’’ Hebert will to provide public, input and feedback on de- The Hendersons viewed education as one long be remembered throughout the San partment policies, programs and training. He of the primary sources of human progress, Diego community and I ask that my col- then facilitated a department-wide workshop and they both served their communities as leagues join me in paying tribute to his life and identifying community expectations and devel- teachers. Mary Ellen filled the difficult position long list of accomplishments. oped a strategic plan to meet those expecta- of teaching the fourth, fifth, sixth and sevenths f tions. A departmental mission and value state- grades in the local segregated schoolhouse. ment was developed to incorporate the com- The two-room facility overflowed with children, CONGRATULATING THE POLISH munity’s vision. NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THE and it was heated by a potbelly stove and that He also established the Sonoma Valley lacked running water. Despite these difficult UNITED STATES OF NORTH Interagency Council for Youth and Family. conditions of segregation, Mary Ellen taught AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF This organization consists of government and with vitality and enthusiasm. Not satisfied with ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY non-profit youth and family service organiza- her inequitable surroundings, Mary Ellen tion and is charged with reducing the risk fac- worked to improve the conditions around her. HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI tors to our youth and their families. In ac- By her own measure, she launched a study OF PENNSYLVANIA knowledgment of his work with young people, into the disparity between white and black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he received the 2001 Sonoma County Office schoolhouses, focusing on the learning envi- Thursday, June 23, 2005 of Education’s Youth Award. ronment and resources. Mary Ellen’s work led Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today On a countywide basis, Chief Gurney also to the formation of an interracial committee in to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the participated in the development, acquisition Fairfax County, and ultimately the decision of House of Representatives to pay tribute to the and implementation of a $12 million Computer the school administration to build the first new Polish National Alliance which is celebrating Aided Dispatch, Records Management and school for African American children in the its 125th anniversary this year. Mobile Computing/Field Reporting system and area. Founded in 1880 in Philadelphia to unite the chaired the Oversight Committee for this Dr. Edwin Henderson also dedicated his life needs of the people of Poland who had emi- project. to education. He focused his efforts on the grated to the United States, the Alliance has Professionally, he has served as President promotion of interscholastic athletics and was remained faithful to that mission. of the Sonoma County Law Enforcement certified as the first African American man to The PNA was founded to provide financial, Chiefs Association, Chair of the Santa Rosa teach Physical Education in public schools. An social and leadership opportunities for a new Training Center Advisory Committee, member avid basketball player himself, Edwin is cred- group of Americans. of the California Peace Officer’s Association, ited with introducing the sport to the Wash- Since its founding, the PNA has contributed law enforcement representative to the Cali- ington, D.C. area as well as promoting ath- countless volunteer hours and raised signifi- fornia Judicial Council Collaborative Justice letics within the surrounding African American cant charitable donations for community serv- Courts Advisory Committee, member of the community. He organized the Interscholastic ice projects and to encourage patriotism. California Police Chief’s Association, the Cali- Athletic Association for black schools, the The PNA continues to support ethnic herit- fornia Police Chief’s Association representa- Public School Athletic League, and the East- age programs that benefit its members and tive to both the Community Colleges ern Board of Officials for African American the community at large. Chancellor’s Office Statewide Public Safety athletes. In addition, Edwin authored several The PNA is one of 75 fraternal benefit soci- Advisory Committee and the Commission on books that spread awareness about the emer- eties that belong to the National Fraternal Peace Officer and Standards and Training Ad- gence of black sports. His groundbreaking Congress of America. visory Committee. works included ‘‘The Official Spaulding Hand- The influence of Polish immigrants is a As a member of his community, Chief book,’’ ‘‘The Negro in Sports,’’ and also ‘‘The prominent part of the heritage of our commu- Gurney served on the Board of Directors of Black Athlete: Emergence and Arrival.’’ Edwin nity. the Valley of the Moon Boys and Girls Club, was a powerful force behind the positive rec- Let us remember their contributions and let and was in the inaugural class of Leadership ognition accorded to these athletes. As a re- us honor the women of the PNA who, for gen- Sonoma Valley. sult of his efforts, Edwin was admitted as a

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.010 E24PT1 E1330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 charter member to the Black Athletes Hall of effective leadership and experience. It is those men and women of our Armed Services. Fame. qualities that General Reynolds has dem- Along with the Blue Star Moms, SBC Commu- The Hendersons also endeavored to im- onstrated during his service at Wright-Patter- nications, Shapell Industries of Northern Cali- prove the rights of African Americans in their son AFB, and throughout his military career. fornia, the community of San Ramon, Cali- community. In 1915, their hometown of Falls General Reynolds received his commission fornia, the United States Army and Walter Church, Virginia, proposed to segregate all Af- as a Second Lieutenant at the U.S. Air Force Reed Army Hospital, the Sentinels of Freedom rican Americans to a designated living area. Academy in 1971. During his career, he has have developed a great program to support The couple vehemently challenged the law by served as a pilot training instructor, a combat- our troops. This group is a tremendous inspi- uniting people under the Colored Citizens’ ready bomber air crew commander, and as an ration and an example of the best spirit and Protective League (CCPL). The CCPL suc- experimental test pilot. He has also com- values the American people have to offer. ceeded not only in defeating the segregation manded the 4952nd Test Squadron and has Please join me in thanking the Sentinels of ordinance, but also in advancing numerous served as a program director for several stra- Freedom and encouraging communities and civil rights endeavors. The organization later tegic and tactical aircraft acquisition programs, businesses around the country to follow their became the first rural branch of the National including the B–2 Spirit. lead. The brave men and women returning Association for the Advancement of Colored In addition, General Reynolds was the Air from Iraq and Afghanistan give so much for People, in which the couple was highly active. Force Program Executive Officer for Airlift and our Nation and deserve nothing less then our The Henderson’s contributions were exten- Trainers at the Pentagon, commanded the Air complete support as they transition back to ci- sive and continued to be felt throughout North- Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB Cali- vilian life. ern Virginia. Although they coveted no rec- fornia, and, prior to his current position, was f ognition for themselves, these extraordinary Commander of the Aeronautical Systems Cen- individuals not only affected their community, ter located at Wright-Patterson AFB. He is PERSONAL EXPLANATION but also helped shape the Nation. Mr. Speak- also a commanded pilot with more than 4,000 er, I am proud to honor these great Americans flying hours in 60 types of aircraft. HON. ROBERT W. NEY today. Throughout his distinguished career, Gen- OF OHIO f eral Reynolds has received military awards for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his service, including: the Distinguished Serv- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ice Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Thursday, June 23, 2005 Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on June 22, 2005, HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force due to a death in the family, I was unable to OF OHIO Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clus- be present for rollcall vote No. 293, on agree- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters. ing to the Watt amendment to H.J. Res. 10; Thursday, June 23, 2005 In closing, I commend General Reynolds for for rollcall vote No. 294, on moving to table his honorable and distinguished service to our the appeal of the ruling of the Chair; for rollcall Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I was in my con- country over the years, and I send my best re- vote No. 295, on moving to table the appeal gressional district yesterday participating in gards to him and his family as he embarks on of the ruling of the Chair; for rollcall vote No. events in support of the 179th Airlift Wing of this new chapter in his life. 296, on final passage of H.J. Res. 10; for roll- the Ohio Air National Guard, which has been call vote No. 297, on ordering the previous slated for closure by the Department of De- f question to H. Res. 334; for rollcall vote No. fense. As a result, I was absent from the floor PERSONAL EXPLANATION 298, on agreeing to H. Res. 334; for rollcall during yesterday’s rollcall votes. Had I been present, I would have voted vote No. 299, on agreeing to the Baird amend- HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY ment to H.R. 2985; for rollcall vote No. 300, against the Watt amendment to H.J. Res. 10, OF TEXAS in favor of tabling each of the two appeals of on agreeing to Represenatative JO ANN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ruling of the chair on the motion to recom- DAVIS’s amendment to H.R. 2985; for rollcall mit H.J. Res. 10, in favor of final passage of Thursday, June 23, 2005 vote No. 301, on agreeing to the Hefley H.J. Res. 10, in favor of ordering the previous Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I was de- amendment to H.R. 2985; for rollcall vote No. question on H. Res. 334, in favor of H. Res. tained and unable to cast a vote on H.R. 302, on agreeing to the motion to recommit 334, against the Baird amendment to H.R. 2985, the Legislative Appropriations Act for H.R. 2985; and for rollcall vote No. 303, on 2985, against the Jo Ann Davis amendment to FY06, on June 22, 2005. I was in Brownwood, final passage of H.R. 2985. H.R. 2985, against the Hefley amendment to Texas attending the funeral of Lance Corporal Had I been present, I would have voted H.R. 2985, against the motion to recommit Mario Castillo, a Marine from the 11th District ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 293, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 294, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 295, H.R. 2985, and in favor of final passage of of Texas. Please let the RECORD reflect that H.R. 2985. had I been here, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 296, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 297, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 298, f f ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 299, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT HONORING THE WORK OF THE vote No. 300, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 301, GENERAL RICHARD V. REYNOLDS SENTINELS OF FREEDOM ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 302, and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 303. HON. DAVID L. HOBSON HON. RICHARD W. POMBO f OF OHIO OF CALIFORNIA COMMENDING THE FEDERAL TRIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PROGRAMS Thursday, June 23, 2005 Thursday, June 23, 2005 Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON pay tribute to United States Air Force Lieuten- commend the Sentinels of Freedom for the OF IDAHO ant General Richard V. Reynolds for his 34 work they do in support of out troops. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of distinguished and honorable service This group of business and community lead- Thursday, June 23, 2005 in the U.S. Air Force and to our country. ers in the San Ramon Valley have worked to- On August 1, 2005, General Reynolds will gether to help a wounded soldier returning Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be retiring from his current position as Vice from Iraq. This group, led by Mike Conklin of pay tribute to an important group of Federal Commander of the Air Force Materiel Com- San Ramon, California has created a scholar- Education Programs known as the TRIO pro- mand at Wright-Patterson Air Force, Ohio. The ship that will provide housing, a handicapped- grams. In short, TRIO programs help to sup- command conducts research, development, equipped van, education, and job training and port and prepare low income students for post test and evaluation, and provides acquisition placement for a soldier who lost both his legs high school education. management and logistics support necessary in Iraq. For the next four years, a team of TRIO is funded through the Labor, Health to keep Air Force weapon systems ready for mentors will help with his transition from the and Human Services Appropriations Bill that war. military back into civilian life. this body passed earlier today. I was proud to This high level of research and development I am deeply supportive of the tireless work vote for this bill that included full funding for all is critical to our Nation’s defense, and requires Mr. Conklin has done in support of the brave TRIO programs. Two of the TRIO programs,

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.013 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1331 Upward Bound and Talent Search had been often overlooked as a way to provide employ- RECOGNIZING MR. CARL slated for elimination in the Administration’s ment opportunities for people with disabilities. ‘‘BRONKO’’ STANKOVIC Fiscal Year 2006 budget request. As the co- The Javits-Wagner-O’Day Program, often re- chairman of the Congressional TRIO Caucus ferred to as JWOD, provides more than and a member of the Appropriations Com- 40,000 Americans who are blind or who have HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY mittee, I worked with my colleagues on that other severe disabilities with the job skills and OF INDIANA Committee to make sure that these programs training necessary to receive good wages and were restored to Fiscal Year 2005 funding lev- benefits and gain greater independence and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES els. quality of life. The JWOD Program empowers Thursday, June 23, 2005 I have received countless emails, letters and people with disabilities who traditionally face faxes from constituents in my district and other an unemployment rate of 70 percent and rely Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with districts around the country urging me to spare heavily on social programs such as welfare great pride that I recognize Mr. Carl ‘‘Bronko’’ Upward Bound and Talent Search. It is easy and SSI. Stankovic, a proud World War II veteran, and to understand why so many were concerned National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and about the potential end of these two valuable the men of the Eighth Armored Division Asso- NISH daily are creating new employment op- TRIO programs that help over 3,500 low in- ciation. Bronko is also a dear friend of mine. portunities for people with severe disabilities, come Idaho students prepare for college. Pa- along with local nonprofit organizations in the Bronko has recently brought to my attention rental income is one of the top predictors of an inspirational poem written by A. Lawerence whether or not a child will succeed in college State of Michigan. Demonstrating an excellent Federal-private sector partnership, NISH, Na- Vaincourt, a newspaper columnist and Cana- or even go to college in the first place. Up- dian World War II veteran himself, in 1987. ward Bound and Talent Search help students tional Industries for the Blind, and local non- This poem speaks powerfully about the aging exceed societal expectations and predictions profits such as Goodwill Industries of South- by providing tutoring in college preparatory western Michigan, Inc. enhance opportunities of our heroes. The emotions it represents classes and help in navigating through the for economic and personal independence of rings true with Bronko and many other vet- sometimes daunting maze of required forms people who are blind or who have other se- erans that this poem has touched in its years and tests known as the college admission vere disabilities, primarily through creating, of existence. sustaining, and improving employment. process. It is with great pride that I submit an excerpt Like so many other members of this House On behalf of people with disabilities, I rise to of the poem, Just a Common Soldier, as a who joined me in the effort to save TRIO, sev- salute the important contributions of JWOD eral of whom are TRIO graduates themselves, and Goodwill Industries of Southwestern tribute to the memory of all our World War II I fully understand the worth and importance of Michigan, Inc. to the city of Kalamazoo and veterans: these programs, and I will do everything I can the community as a whole; and hereby com- JUST A COMMON SOLDIER to ensure that these programs continue to re- mend all persons who are committed to and ceive funding for many years to come. While work towards enhancing employment opportu- (A SOLDIER DIED TODAY) the cost of Upward Bound and Talent Search nities for people with visual and other severe (By A. Lawrence Vaincourt) may seem an unnecessary expense to some, disabilities. He was getting old and paunchy and his hair I would ask them to consider the long term was falling fast, savings in public assistance generated by f And he sat around the Legion, telling stories graduates of TRIO who go on to earn college of the past. degrees and become productive, self sus- TRIBUTE TO CYRIL WRABEC Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds taining citizens. that he had done, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the over 900,000 HON. IKE SKELTON In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one. students currently enrolled in TRIO programs OF MISSOURI And tho’ sometimes, to his neighbors, his nationwide, I would like to thank and com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mend all those involved in the TRIO programs tales became a joke, for a job well done. You are truly changing Thursday, June 23, 2005 All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke. lives and making the impossible a reality for Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take many of our Nation’s students. But we’ll hear his tales no longer for old Bill this means to recognize the fine accomplish- has passed away, f ments of a fellow Missourian and Sigma Chi And the world’s a little poorer, for a soldier PERSONAL EXPLANATION brother, Mr. Cyril Wrabec. died today. Mr. Wrabec will be graduating in May 2005 He was just a common soldier and his ranks HON. KEVIN BRADY from the University of North Dakota’s School are growing thin, OF TEXAS of Aerospace Sciences with a Bachelor of But his presence should remind us we may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Science Degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Com- need his like again. Thursday, June 23, 2005 mercial Aviation. He has been an exemplary For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier’s part Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on student and has been named to the Presi- dent’s Honor Roll five times. While at the Uni- Is to clean up all the troubles that others Wednesday, June 22, 2005, I missed rollcall often start. vote 296 regarding a proposed amendment to versity of North Dakota, he spearheaded the re-establishment of the UND Flying Club. If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to the Constitution authorizing Congress to pro- hear the praise, hibit the physical desecration of the flag of the Mr. Wrabec is a brother of the Beta Zeta Then at least let’s give him homage at the United States. I fully regret not being able to chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the Uni- ending of his days. participate in the vote. As a cosponsor of this versity of North Dakota. During his time as a Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper legislation, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ brother, he has served two terms as president that would say, f of the fraternity. Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier Community work has been an important part died today. TRIBUTE TO THE JAVITS-WAGNER- of Mr. Wrabec’s life. In his home state of Mis- Mr. Speaker, I hope this poem inspires my O’DAY PROGRAM souri, he provided an aviation course for distinguished colleagues as it has inspired me. school children and has been an active volun- HON. FRED UPTON teer at his church. Also, he is a Certified The Greatest Generation has given so much OF MICHIGAN Homeland Security Volunteer Pilot. to younger generations that I am happy to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, Mr. Wrabec is a fine, young give something back by submitting this poem Thursday, June 23, 2005 man, and I know my fellow Members of the to the House of Representatives. I would ask Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to House will wish him all the best in the years my colleagues to join me in honoring World pay tribute to a small Federal program that is to come. War II veterans with a moment of silence.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.019 E24PT1 E1332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 IN RECOGNITION AND REMEM- ships to those who wish to become para- trict Attorney General, and we look forward to BRANCE OF THE LIFE OF U.S. medics, a dream of their son. Frankie Avalon’s many more years of his leadership in our civic ARMY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER participation in the event has raised its profile and community organizations. MATTHEW LOUREY and has helped ensure the event was sold Mr. Speaker, it is because of men and out. women like Ron that America remains strong HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Frankie Avalon began his show business and free. God bless Ron and his family. OF MINNESOTA career as a child growing up in Philadelphia, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where his father inspired in him a love of play- ing the trumpet. By the time he was 12, APPLAUDING ASSISTANCE TO Thursday, June 23, 2005 Frankie Avalon was performing on national tel- MILITARY FAMILIES Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- evision. He also formed a dance band with an- er, I thank you for the opportunity to recognize other young musician, drummer Bobby Rydell. HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS and honor the life of U.S. Army Chief Warrant His first hit, ‘‘De De Dinah,’’ which he per- OF FLORIDA Officer Matthew Scott Lourey. formed on Dick Clark’s ‘‘American Band- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Matt Lourey, son of Minnesota State Sen- stand,’’ sold a million copies just as he was Thursday, June 23, 2005 ator Becky Lourey, was an Army helicopter turning 18. More million-record hits followed. pilot under the command of the Tikrit-based In 1960, Frankie Avalon began his movie Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this 42nd Infantry Division. He died May 26, 2005, career when he co-starred with Alan Ladd in week, ‘‘Operation Helping Hand,’’ a program from injuries received when the Kiowa Warrior ‘‘Guns of the Timberland.’’ In 1963 he and An- of the Tampa Chapter of the Military Officers helicopter he was piloting was shot down in nette Funicello began their series of surfing Association of America (MOAA), was recog- Baqouba, Iraq, while he was serving his sec- movies, ‘‘Beach Party,’’ ‘‘Muscle Beach,’’ nized for its efforts to assist the families of ond combat tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom. ‘‘Beach Blanket Bingo,’’ and several others. service members wounded in Operation Iraqi Matt was born July 28, 1964, in Laurel, Frankie Avalon continued to record during Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Free- Maryland, grew up in Kerrick, Minnesota, and his movie-making years and in the summer of dom (OEF). graduated from Askov High School in 1982. 1985 teamed up with Bobby Rydell and Fa- The James A. Haley VA Medical Center is He had always wanted be in the military as a bian on a successful 50-city tour as the ‘‘The one of four designated polytrauma centers child, and after graduating from high school, Golden Boys of Bandstand.’’ In 1987 he re- within the Department of Veterans Affairs. joined the U.S. Marine Corps. When he was united with Annette Funicello to parody their Since the start of OIF/OEF, these trauma cen- not able to fly for the Marines, he left the mili- earlier beach movies with ‘‘Back to the ters have served as regional referral centers tary, trained as a private pilot in northern Min- Beach.’’ for individuals who have sustained serious dis- nesota, and joined the Army as an officer. Frankie Avalon continues to perform in abling conditions due to combat. Patients Matt Lourey flew Kiowa reconnaissance mis- nightclubs and concerts, often with two of his treated at these facilities may have a serious sions in Bosnia and elsewhere prior to going sons, one who plays guitar and one who plays Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) alone or in com- to Iraq. Matt was preceded in death by his drums. bination with amputation, blindness, or other brothers, Jay and Fernando. Frankie Avalon’s music and movies has al- visual impairment, complex orthopedic injuries, Matt Lourey grew up in a large, loving fam- ways presented him as a clean-cut, all-Amer- auditory and vestibular disorders, and mental ily, with 11 brothers and sisters, many of ican boy. In his case, however, it is not a Hol- health concerns. Because TBI influences all whom were adopted, in northern Minnesota. lywood facade. Frankie Avalon’s success in other areas of rehabilitation, it is critical that Matt was Sen. Becky and father Eugene the entertainment industry is equaled by his individuals receive care for their TBI prior to, Lourey’s second son. success as a husband and father and his suc- or in conjunction with, rehabilitation for their Three years ago, Matt Lourey married a fel- cess in giving back to his community. additional injuries. low soldier, Army Capt. Lisa Lourey. They Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ provides assist- lived in Lorton, Virginia. me in thanking Frankie Avalon for decades of ance to the families of the very seriously There have been 22 members of the military entertainment and in paying tribute to him for wounded and injured service members who from Minnesota who have died in Iraq since retaining and promoting the American values were deployed in either Iraq or Afghanistan 2003. I honor Matthew Lourey for his coura- we all hold dear. and are now receiving treatment at the James geous service to this country, and his commit- f A. Haley VA Medical Center. The average ment to protecting our freedom. hospital stay for the injured is approximately TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN RONALD 45 days. The families of these injured service f DAVIS, U.S.C.G. members travel from all over the country to be TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE AVALON with their loved ones at this critical time. HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ assistance HON. ELTON GALLEGLY OF TENNESSEE ranges from providing rental or leased cars, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bus or taxi fares, cell phones or phone cards IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the families of wounded service members. Thursday, June 23, 2005 The program also provides tickets to local Thursday, June 23, 2005 Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, for more amusement parks, movie theaters and res- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in trib- than 20 years Ronald Davis has served Ten- taurants to make these families more com- ute to musician, vocalist, actor, community ad- nessee and the Nation as a member of our fortable while they are in Tampa waiting for vocate and friend Frankie Avalon. Armed Forces and a dedicated District Attor- their loved ones to recuperate. The assistance Frankie Avalon is a show business icon. In ney General for the 21st Judicial District. provided allows families to focus on their loved some ways he is also a show business anom- And today, looking back on those years of ones’ recovery. aly. Frankie Avalon has been the loving hus- faithful service, it’s fair to say that we in Ten- This year marks the sixth year that New- band of 43 years to Kathryn, and the devoted nessee have been truly fortunate to count Ron man’s Own Inc., Fisher House Foundation father to his eight children, four boys and four as a friend and neighbor. Inc., and the Military Times Media Group have girls. He is also a firm believer in giving back It is with pride and thanks that we recognize joined forces to present the ‘‘Newman’s Own to his community. A resident of the city of Captain Ronald Davis as he retires from the Awards’’ which seek to reward ingenuity and Thousand Oaks in my district, he will exhibit United States Coast Guard. Ron’s service his- innovation for volunteer organizations working that quality once again when he appears as tory is truly inspiring. He served in Vietnam, to improve the quality of life for military per- Master of Ceremonies at the Awards Dinner Operation Desert Storm, Operation Allied sonnel and their families. These organizations following Monday’s 2nd Annual Michael Force, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Op- issued a challenge to all private organizations DiRaimondo Foundation Golf Tournament and eration Iraqi Freedom. The commendations serving our military communities: ‘‘present an Silent Auction. and medals awarded to Captain Davis are innovative plan to improve the quality of life for U.S. Army medic Michael DiRaimondo died simply too many to mention here, but among your military community and receive funding to when his medical helicopter crashed in Iraq those he’s received is the prestigious Defense carry out that plan.’’ after being hit by a rocket-propelled grenade Superior Service Medal. This year, 177 organizations submitted in January 2004. His parents, Tony and Carol, Williamson County and middle Tennessee nominations for the award. I am pleased that launched the foundation to provide scholar- are thankful Ron will continue his work as Dis- ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ received the top

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.024 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1333 prize of $10,000. Ten other organizations deep and enduring love of animals. In 1970, through in the last year. As most of us know, shared $40,000 in grants. she founded Animal Birth Control, a non-profit the Caribbean was devastated by destructive I want to congratulate the Tampa Chapter of organization established for the benefit and hurricanes and extreme flooding in late 2004. the MOAA and all the individuals involved in welfare of cats and dogs. Today, the organiza- The region incurred billions of dollars in dam- ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ for winning the tion continues to successfully operate with age, and is only now starting to recover. In Newman’s Own Award. I also want to com- Commissioner Anderson as President. particular, the vital tourism sector is just start- mend them and all the other award winners Commissioner Anderson’s innovative spirit ing to get back on its feet. If true, the fore- for their outstanding work in support of our and dedicated approach to public service has casts by the WTTC spell further hard times military personnel and their families. benefited and touched people in all walks of ahead for our neighbors. f life and has resulted in her being recognized The American Society of Travel Agents and honored by countless organizations, in- (ASTA) also cited statistics from the WTTC PERSONAL EXPLANATION cluding NCCJ, American Jewish Congress, during the recent Senate hearing, where it Humane Society of Broward County. Addition- stated that several Caribbean nations will be HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI ally, Commissioner Anderson was inducted in ‘‘seriously impacted’’ by the Initiative. The OF OHIO March of 1999 into the Broward County Wom- ASTA provided statistics that show nearly 80 en’s Hall of Fame. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent of U.S. visitors to some islands, such A resident of Hollywood said of Commis- as Jamaica, do not currently utilize passports. Thursday, June 23, 2005 sioner Anderson in a recent Miami Herald arti- With passport processing times of up to 2 Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, cle, ‘‘No one owns Cathy; no one from old months, and processing fees which can ex- June 22, 2005, I was not present for rollcall Florida, new Florida, no developer. Cathy is ceed $100.00, scores of U.S. tourists may votes 299, 300, 301, 302, and 303. just Cathy.’’ She has made and continues to choose vacation options that entail less has- Had I been present I would have voted make an indelible mark on the development of sle. The group further added that imposing the ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall votes 299, 300, 301, and 302, South Florida, and she is due a tremendous new requirements on the Caribbean earlier and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 303. debt of gratitude for her foresight, courage and than other regions would likely cause a ‘‘diplo- leadership over the past 30 years. f matic controversy.’’ f ASTA also asserted that the early require- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE ments will have negative implications for com- CATHLEEN ‘‘CATHY’’ ANDERSON, MOUNTING EVIDENCE OF WEST- ponents of the U.S. travel industry, such as HOLLYWOOD CITY COMMIS- ERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INI- cruise ships, airlines, and travel agents, due to SIONER TIATIVE’S NEGATIVE IMPACT the forecasted reduction in U.S. travelers to the region. ASTA highlighted the particular HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL case of the cruise industry, where unlike land OF FLORIDA OF NEW YORK based travel, substantial advance booking is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commonplace. Thursday, June 23, 2005 Thursday, June 23, 2005 With many cruise packages to the Carib- bean selling for as little as $400.00, the Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, at a recent Sen- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to $100.00+ passport processing fees that WHTI ate hearing on the Western Hemisphere Trav- pay tribute to a trailblazer and community icon would necessitate, would represent an addi- el Initiative, Senator NORM COLEMAN wisely as- in South Florida politics, Hollywood, Florida tional 25 percent in the original vacation price. serted that ‘‘if you studied the Constitution, City Commissioner Cathleen ‘‘Cathy’’ Ander- With such a large and unexpected increase, you will not find a section entitled, ‘The Law of son. Commissioner Anderson is celebrating many U.S. travelers may cancel their existing Unintended Consequences.’ But it might as her 30th year of uninterrupted service as a reservations. With over 3,578 cruises ships well be there.’’ member of the City Commission, making her visiting the region in 2004, representing Indeed, in the course of policymaking, unin- the longest serving member in the history of 6,380,021 in total passenger potential, this is tended consequences can arise. It is thus the that body. no small consequence. The first woman to serve on the Hollywood responsibility of lawmakers and policy practi- City Commission, she was originally appointed tioners to account for and mitigate these un- Also of note, the Advanced Notice for Pro- in June of 1975 to fill the unexpired term of foreseen effects. This seems to be the case posed Rulemaking (ANPRM) process for the Thomas Wohl. A Broward County native, An- as it relates to the Bush Administration’s pro- WHTI—where the public and industry are pro- derson justifiably takes great pride in a family posed Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. vided the opportunity to give their input and history that is intertwined with the history of The Initiative will require all travelers to and concerns on the proposal—has yet to be initi- our state—all the way back to 1896, when her from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Ber- ated by the appropriate government authori- great grandfather and great uncle traveled on muda to have a passport to enter or re-enter ties. This is the case despite the fact that the the first Flagler train to Broward County. That the United States in order to strengthen border new travel requirements for the Caribbean are pioneering spirit has since been a family tradi- security. However, the Initiative is to be imple- set to go into effect in little more than 6 tion and a trademark of Anderson’s career in mented in region specific phases, with travel months. Even if the process does proceed, Public Service. to the Caribbean being affected by the end of most entities in the U.S. travel industry will not She was an early leader in the Broward 2005. Travel to Canada and Mexico will not be have the time, or budget, to adequately inform County Environmental Movement which affected until the end of 2007—two full years the public by the Dec. 31, 2005 deadline. As brought one-half of Hollywood’s Barrier Island later. It is expected that the early requirements such, the travel industry is urging the Adminis- into public ownership. She was a founding Di- will be a significant disincentive to U.S. trav- tration to push back the timetable for the rector of the Broward Chapter of the National elers planning trips to the Caribbean, as this WHTI, especially as it relates to the Carib- Conference of Christians and Jews in 1979 group is currently not required to utilize a bean. (now the National Conference for Community passport. Mr. Speaker, all these facts, statistics, and and Justice); served for more than 20 years A recent article in the New York publication opinions suggest that with the proposed West- as a trustee of the Broward County Historical CaribNews points to growing evidence of the ern Hemisphere Travel Initiative we are getting Commission; and served seven years as Initiative’s substantial negative impact. The ar- a lot more than we bargained for. Fortunately, chairperson of the Broward County Historical ticle cited forecasts released by the World we have an opportunity to make the appro- Preservation Board. She is currently a long- Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) which re- priate modifications to ensure that this policy time Board Member of the Broward County vealed that as much as $2.6 billion of travel not only strengthens the security of the Amer- Tourist Development Council; and Honorary related export earnings, and 188,000 travel ican people, but also protects the interests of Board Member of the Hollywood Police Ath- and tourism jobs could be lost in the Carib- the American traveler, and the economic inter- letic League. bean due to the Initiative. ests of the United States and our regional Since early childhood, Commissioner Ander- These are sobering statistics, especially neighbors. More than an opportunity, it is an son has been an animal rights activist, with a considering what the Caribbean has been obligation.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.027 E24PT1 E1334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Sports Foundation, Inc. (SFI), a non-profit or- arrested. Subsequently, in a sham trial, he AUTHORIZING CONGRESS TO ganization in the Bronx that will hold its 16th was sentenced to 15 years in the totalitarian PROHIBIT PHYSICAL DESECRA- Annual ‘‘Claude Buddy Young Dinner’’ in ac- gulag. TION OF THE FLAG OF THE knowledgement of community leadership, on Mr. Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez is currently lan- UNITED STATES June 30th, 2005. guishing in an infernal cell in the totalitarian Using sports, education, health and the ath- gulag. These depraved conditions are truly ap- SPEECH OF letic arena as a model, Sports Foundation, palling. The State Department describes the HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL Inc. is dedicated to making a difference in the conditions in the gulag as, ‘‘harsh and life OF TEXAS lives of young people by developing innovative threatening.’’ The State Department also re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programs that foster development of the skills ports that police and prison officials beat, ne- and qualities necessary to produce socially re- glect, isolate, and deny medical treatment to Wednesday, June 22, 2005 sponsible citizens and community leaders. detainees and prisoners. It is a crime of the Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, yester- Since 1969, SFI has provided a full spectrum highest order that people who work for free- day, I attended the funeral of Congressman of youth development services and events to dom are imprisoned in these nightmarish con- J.J. ‘‘Jake’’ Pickle—a former member of the urban and at-risk youth, including sports and ditions. House who represented the 10th District of recreation, counseling and mentoring, edu- Let me be very clear. Mr. Rodrı´guez Texas for 31 years. As the current representa- cational and career development, and drug Ferna´ndez is languishing in these depraved tive of the 10th District of Texas, it was my prevention and health awareness services free conditions because he believes in freedom. duty to pay homage to Congressman Pickle of charge. Through these services SFI has He believes in freedom of religion and human who gave so much to Texas and his constitu- been able to impact over 100,000 young peo- rights for every Cuban citizen. It is intolerable ents. ple. that freedom fighters like Mr. Rodrı´guez In doing so, I was absent for legislative The success that this organization has en- Ferna´ndez are locked in gulags 90 miles from business on the floor, and missed the oppor- joyed over the past 36 years is due in large our shore because they believe in funda- tunity to vote in favor of an amendment to the part to the great people who make up SFI. If mental human rights. Constitution to prevent the desecration of the it were not for their tireless efforts to empower Mr. Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez is one of the flag. As an original cosponsor of this amend- the next generation of leaders, SFI would be many heroes of the peaceful Cuban demo- ment, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ to preserve nothing more than a great idea. I am proud to cratic movement who are locked in the dun- the ultimate icon of American values. represent individuals who have the courage geons of the dictatorship for their beliefs. They Since 1994, there have been 119 instances and conviction to take action when they see are symbols of freedom and democracy who of reported flag burning or desecration in the the need for improvement within the commu- will always be remembered when freedom United States, but just one occurrence of this nity. reigns again in Cuba. should be reason enough to outlaw this hei- Mr. Speaker, on June 30th, SFI will hold its Mr. Speaker, it is condemnable and uncon- nous act. annual dinner in which they pay tribute to indi- scionable that any person can be sentenced All 50 States have enacted resolutions ask- viduals within the community who have com- to 15 years in the grotesquely inhuman quar- ing Congress to pass a flag protection amend- plemented their efforts in the South Bronx. ters of Castro’s gulag for a belief in democ- ment, and an overwhelming majority of the This year’s honorees includes a wide array of racy. My Colleagues, we must demand the im- American people have consistently supported influential leaders, including the late Yolanda mediate and unconditional release of Alexis the protection of our flag. Accordingly, the Garcia, whose good works helped to provide Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez and every prisoner of House has passed a flag protection amend- adequate housing and cleaner air for Bronx conscience in totalitarian Cuba. 2 ment by more than the ⁄3 majority needed in residents. It is my hope that SFI and all of this f 5 separate Congresses. year’s honorees will continue to serve as a Countless men and women, including my fa- bridge between despair and hope for young 2005 ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF ther, who are all heroes, have served under people living in the South Bronx. HONOR AWARDS CEREMONY the glory of its stars and bars and died to en- Mr. Speaker, as they celebrate their 16th sure its spirit, and desecrating our flag is a Annual ‘‘Claude Buddy Young Dinner’’, I ask HON. DAN BURTON desecration of their contribution to America. that my colleagues join me in paying tribute to OF INDIANA The American flag serves as the world’s most the Sports Foundation Inc. for more than thir- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognized symbol of freedom and democ- ty-six years of service to the youth of the Thursday, June 23, 2005 racy, and should be given the appropriate re- South Bronx. spect and protection. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise f f today to congratulate and honor the 2005 Ellis FREEDOM FOR ALEXIS RODRI´GUEZ Island Medal of Honor recipients. Presented PERSONAL EXPLANATION FERNA´ NDEZ annually by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO)—an umbrella group of HON. JO BONNER HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART more than 250 organizations that spans the OF ALABAMA OF FLORIDA spectrum of ethnic heritages, cultures and reli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gions—the Ellis Island Medal of Honor com- Thursday, June 23, 2005 memorates and recognizes Americans of all Thursday, June 23, 2005 ethnic backgrounds who have made significant Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I contributions to our society. These medals June 22, 2005, I was absent for votes due to rise today to speak about Alexis Rodrı´guez have been aptly named for Ellis Island, as in important official business in my district. I Ferna´ndez, a political prisoner in totalitarian so many ways Ellis Island is an enduring sym- missed rollcall votes Nos. 293, 294, 295, 296, Cuba. bol of the immigrant roots and diversity that 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303. Had I been Mr. Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez is a member of characterize our great Nation. present for votes, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on both the Christian Liberation Movement and America has always been a haven for legal Nos. 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 303 and ‘‘nay’’ the Movement of Cuban Young People for De- immigrants from all over the world who come on Nos. 293, 299, 300, 301, 302. mocracy. Mr. Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez believes in to our shores with one simple dream; forging f bringing freedom to an island enslaved by the a new life in a land of opportunity, liberty, and TRIBUTE TO THE SPORTS nightmare that is the Castro regime. Unfortu- freedom—freedom from religious, economic, FOUNDATION, INC. nately, Mr. Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez has been a political or ethnic persecution. When the immi- constant target of the dictatorship. grant station at Ellis Island, New York, opened HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO According to Amnesty International, in Janu- on January 1, 1892, it admitted 700 immi- ´ ´ OF NEW YORK ary 2002, Mr. Rodrıguez Fernandez was at- grants into the United States on just its first tacked and threatened by plain clothes state day of operation. By the time the center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES security agents and later abandoned in a re- closed in 1954, 17–million immigrants had Thursday, June 23, 2005 mote area. In March 2003, as part of Castro’s passed through its doors. The Ellis Island ad- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great heinous crackdown on peaceful pro-democ- ministration and staff, on average, processed p1easure that I rise today to pay tribute to the racy activists, Mr. Rodrı´guez Ferna´ndez was up to 5,009 people per day. Many of these

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.032 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1335 newcomers spoke little English, hardly had names of all of this year’s recipients be placed Vornado Realty Trust, Russian/Polish; LTG any money, and arrived with only the clothes into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD following my Robert Magnus, Deputy Commandant, US on their backs. Despite those challenges, all statement. Marine Corps, English/Polish; Ranjan Manoranjan, Chairman & CFO, 3SG Corpora- were willing to risk their lives in exchange for 2005 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR tion, Sri Lanka; Aris Mardirossian, Presi- RECIPIENTS the opportunity to build a better life for them- dent, Technology Patents LLC, Armenian; selves and their families. Abu S. Alam M.D. P.A., Bangladesh; Penny Marshall, Director & Producer, George Atanasoski, Vice President, The Ellis Island Medal of Honor was created Italian/German/Welsh; Bonnie McElveen- Microflex, Inc., Macedonian; Nishan in 1986 to honor those individuals who— Hunter, Former Ambassador, Chairman, Atinizian, President, Fresh Pond Mall Ltd through their own perseverance, sacrifice and Board of Gov. / American Red Cross, Presi- Partnership, Armenian; Ambassador Eliza- dent, Pace Communications, Scottish/Irish; success—continue to help keep America at beth Frawley Bagley, Counsel & Sr. Advisor the forefront of science, business, sports, en- Global Strategies, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Aaron David Miller, President, Seeds of tertainment, health care research, and myriad Irish; Avi Barbasch M.D., New York Oncol- Peace, Russian/Polish; Benjamin E. Mon- of other important issues. Representing a rain- ogy, Czech/Polish/Israeli; Joseph L. toya, CEO, Smart Systems Technologies, bow of ethnic backgrounds the 2005 recipients Basralian Esq., Managing Partner, Winne, Inc., Mexican; Edward D. Mullins, President, Banta, Hetherington, Basralian & Kahn P.C, NYPD Sergeants Benevelent Association, received their awards on May 14, 2005, in the Irish/Spanish; John V. Murphy, Chairman shadow of the historic Great Hall, where the Armenian; Paul P. Bernstein, Board Member, Seeds of Peace, Russian; Nicholas A. President & CEO, Oppenheimer Funds Inc., first footsteps towards a new life were taken Buoniconti, Founder, The Miami Project to Irish; Francesco Musorrafiti, Chairman & by the millions of immigrants who entered the Cure Paralysis, Italian; Terry Burman, CEO, Engineering & Professional Serv. Inc, U.S. in the latter part of the nineteenth cen- Chairman & CEO, Sterling Jewelers, Inc., Italian; Firouz M. Naderi, Associate Direc- tury. Russian/Polish; Hon. Elaine L. Chao, Sec- tor, Programs, Project Formulation & Strat- NECO Co-chairman Lee Iacocca, paying retary of Labor, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Chi- egy, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Iranian; tribute to NECO’s Founder and Chairman, Wil- nese; Dr. James S.C. Chao, Chairman, Fore- John S. Najarian, MD, Professor of Surgery, liam Denis Fugazy, said: ‘‘Bill’s most enduring most Group, Chinese; Yeoung Bae Choi, University of Minnesota, Armenian; John M. Nasseff, Community Leader & Philan- legacy is the National Ethnic Coalition of Or- Chairman, The Korean American Association of Flushing, Korean; Dr. Parveen Chopra, thropist, Lebanese; Maria Neira, Vice Presi- ganizations and the Ellis Island Medals of Chairperson, Comm. Of Human Rights—Nas- dent, NYSUT, Puerto Rican; Peter Nikiteas, Honor. He has been the driving force behind sau County NY, Asian Indian; Joseph A. Community Leader, Hellenic; James J. NECO since its inception. Under the NECO Cimino M.D., Professor & Chairman, Com- O’Connor, Chairman & CEO (Ret), UNICOM banner he has led the fight against intolerance munity & Preventive Medicine, Italian; Corp & Commonwealth Edison, Irish; Mi- and hate, and brought together disparate Vahakn N. Dadrian, Director of Research, chael D. O’Halleran, Chairman & CEO, Aon groups to work together and to celebrate the Zoryan Institute, Armenian; Thomas E. Corporation, Irish; Harris J. Pappas, Presi- gifts that each ethnic group brings to keep Dreesen, Comedian, Italian/Irish; Victor J. dent, Pappas Restaurant, Inc., Hellenic; Dzau, MD, Chancellor for Health Affairs, Sudhir Parikh M.D., Center for Asthma and America the land of freedom and opportunity Duke University Medical Center, Chinese/Ca- Allergies, Asian Indian; Peter P. Parthenis, for all. His life is testament to what one person nadian; I. Steven Edelson, Managing Mem- CEO, Grecian Delight Foods, Inc., Hellenic; with a big heart and boundless energy can ac- ber, Mercantile, Russian/Polish; Christian Martin R. Pollner, Senior Partner, Loeb & complish.’’ Engeldrum (Posthumously), Sgt US Army, Loeb LLP, Polish/Hungarian; Rev. Peter A. Nasser J. Kazeminy, Chairman of NECO’s NYC Firefighter/Ladder 61; Andrew Popaj, Our Lady of Shkodra RC Church, Al- Executive Committee, said that the 2005 Ellis Evangelatos, Attorney at Law, Hellenic; Dr. banian; Richard Pratt, AC, International Re- Island Medal of Honor recipients have en- Haifa Fakhouri, President & CEO, Arab cipient, President, Visey Communications, riched this country and have become role American & Chaldean Council, Jordanian; Polish; Kassandra L. Romas, Managing Di- models for future generations. He noted that a Stefan J. Fedor, Service Delivery Executive, rector, Bouras Properties, LLC, Hellenic; Jo- Cisco Systems, Inc., Czech/Hungarian; An- seph R. Rosetti, President, Safir Rosetti, posthumous Medal was given to Sergeant thony C. Ferreri, President & CEO, Staten Italian; BG Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Com- Christian P. Engeldrum, U.S. Army National Island University Hospital, Italian; Dr. mandant, US Military Academy at West Guard, who was killed in Iraq last November. Homayoun Firouztash, Partner, Centurion Point, Italian; Stephen M. Schuck, Chair- Engeldrum, he said, was a heroic New York Holdings, LLC, Iranian; John W. Galanis, man, The Schuck Corp., Russian/German; City firefighter, and also served in the Middle Esq., Chairman, Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & H.R. Shah, Chairman & CEO, TV Asia & East during Operation Desert Storm. He was Johnson, Hellenic; Judge John Gale, State of Krauszer’s, Asian Indian; M. Morris the first New York City employee to be killed Florida, Italian; Robert C. Gallo, M.D., Di- Shirazipour, CEO, Aero Toy Store, Israeli/ in Iraq. His third child, a daughter, was born rector, Institute of Human Virology, Italian; Iranian/Canadian; Barbara Simmons, Depart- Rickey M. Gelb, President, Gelb Enterprises, ment of Veterans Affairs, African American; in June 2005. Austrian/Russian; Lola Nashashibi Grace, Barry Ivan Slotnick, Attorney at Law, Bu- Since 1986, approximately 1,700 American Philanthropist, Lebanese/Palestinian; Edgar chanan Ingersoll PC, Polish; Edward M. citizens have received Ellis Island Medals of Hagopian, Chairman, Hagopian Family of Snider, Chairman, Comcast-Spectacar, Rus- Honor, which continue to pay tribute to the an- Companies, Armenian; Alexander W. Harris, sian/Polish; Mona So, Chairperson, Chinese cestry groups that comprise America’s unique CTC, Chairman, General Tours, Inc., Polish; Import Association of America, Chinese; cultural mosaic. In addition, NECO awards Jay Hershenson, Vice Chancellor, CUNY, Mercedes H. Spotts, Esq., Polish; Thomas one International Ellis Island Medal of Honor Polish; Wilhelmina Holliday, Commissioner Stankovich, Senior VP & CFO, MP each year. This year’s international honoree (Ret), NYPD–MVPD, African American; Biomedicals, Yugoslavian; John L. Starks, Soung Eun Hong, President/CEO, Rainer Founder & President, The John Starks Foun- was Richard Platt, Chairman of Visy Indus- Group of Atlantic, USA, Korean; Richard C. dation, American Indian; Gwynn T. Swinson, tries, Australia. Iannuzzi, Vice President, NYSUT, Italian; Secretary of Administration, NC Dept. of Ad- Mr. Speaker, the 2005 Ellis Island recipients Muta M. Issa, MD, MBA, Assoc. Prof./Chief of ministration, African/Caribbean/European; are without doubt a remarkable collection of Urology, Emory Univ School of Med/Atlanta; Abdul Jamil Tajik, M.D., Cardiovascular individuals who have distinguished themselves VA Med Ctr, Iraqi; BG Jimmie C. Jackson, Diseases & Internal Medicine—Mayo Clinic, as outstanding human beings and citizens of Jr., Cmdr 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Pakistani; Meilin Tan, Founder & President, the United States. By honoring these out- Air Force Base, Irish/Mexican; Small Business Owners of Greater New York, standing individuals, we honor all who share Eppaminondas G. Johnson, Founder, Eppie’s Chinese; James Thomas, President & CPA, their origins and we acknowledge the contribu- Race, Director Univ of Nevada-Reno Founda- Thomas Auto Motor Group, Hellenic; George tion, Hellenic; Ranya Caren Kelly, Founder/ Tomov, President, Folk Dance Foundation, tions they and other groups have made to Exec. Director, The Redistribution Center Macedonian Arts Council, Macedonian; An- America. Inc., English/German; Cecile Keshishian, gelo Vivolo, Community Leader, Italian; I once again commend NECO and its Chair- President (Ret), NH Medical Society Auxil- Dionysios Vlachos, President, Allboro Water- man, my good friend William Denis Fugazy, iary, Lebanese; Won Ho Kim, President, War- proofing Corp., Hellenic; Frank Volpicella, for honoring the accomplishments of these ner, Inc., So. Korean; Yohyun Kim, Presi- Vice President, United Federation of Teach- outstanding individuals and their tireless ef- dent, Ace Printing & Publishing, Korean; ers, Italian; Robert Weisberg, Deputy Chief forts to foster dialogue, build bridges between Theodore A. Laliotis, President, Laliotis & of Mission, American Embassy Helsinki, different ethnic groups, and promote unity and Associates, Hellenic; Dr. Henry C. Lee, Chief Russian/Rumanian/ Austrian; Thomas V. Emeritus, CT Forensic Science Laboratory, Whelan, Chairman &CEO, Concepts Inter- a sense of common purpose in our Nation. I Chinese; Susan Levit M.D., F.A.C.P., Presi- national, Irish; Capt. Glenn A. Wiltshire, respectfully ask my colleagues to join me in dent & Medical Director, Levit Medical Arts Cmdr. of Coast Guard Activities NY, United recognizing the good works of NECO, and Pavilion, Russian/Israeli; Boris Lipkin, States Coast Guard, English/Polish; James congratulating all the 2005 Ellis Island Medal President & CEO, Therma-Wave, Ukrainian; B. Zafiros, Vice President (Ret), NBC of Honor recipients, and I would ask that the Joseph Macnow, Executive VP & CFO, Televsion, Hellenic/Turkish; Larry A.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.036 E24PT1 E1336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 Zavadil, President & CEO, American Solu- smiling face, his generous handshakes, and wanted him to do. He kept doing it so well tions For Business, Czech/German. his willingness to put his neck on the line for that we kept sending him back, until he de- f the right cause were a welcomed part of his cided it was time for someone younger to fight the good fights. role in the House of Representatives. I miss HONORING REPRESENTATIVE J.J. It was a privilege to have him represent us, PICKLE working with Gentleman Jake as he would and we’re sorry he won’t be telling us any readily discuss and debate the issue of the more good stories. day with anyone and with a hearty smile on HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL his face. f OF NEW YORK There were several well-written obituaries IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earlier this week after Jake Pickle’s death PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, June 23, 2005 which captured much of the spirit and essence of this fine public servant. The one I found HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to most meaningful is the one I submit for the OF TEXAS honor a great man whose presence in this RECORD today to share with my colleagues. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chamber raised the level of civility and de- is an editorial from Jake’s home town news- Thursday, June 23, 2005 cency and lifted the hearts of each and every paper, the Austin American Statesman, paying one of us. Yesterday, with a number of my him as high a compliment as any elected offi- Mr. MCCAUL of FLorida. Mr. Speaker, yes- colleagues, I attended the funeral services of cial can achieve, asserting that it was ‘‘A Privi- terday, I attended the funeral of Congressman Representative J.J ‘‘Jake’’ Pickle of Texas. lege to be Served by Pickle.’’ J.J. ‘‘Jake’’ Pickle—a former Member of the This was a man whose gregarious spirit and A PRIVILEGE TO BE SERVED BY PICKLE House who represented the 10th District of good humor over 31 years was a welcomed Texas for 31 years. As the current representa- addition to the proceedings of the chamber, JUNE 19, 2005—Elected officeholders rightly talk about the privilege of serving the peo- tive of the 10th District of Texas, it was my and whose passion and determination to ple. Occasionally, though, an officeholder duty to pay homage to Congressman Pickle achieve a better life for all Americans were comes along so complete in dedication, en- who gave so much to Texas and his constitu- evident in his every day good will and efforts. ergy and humanity that the community is ents. Jake was a natural politician because he privileged to have his service. And having If I were able to vote on yesterday’s consid- loved to serve the people and realized that Jake Pickle for a congressman for 31 years ered measures, I would have voted in favor of serving the people meant knowing them. He proved just such a privilege for Central Texas. an amendment that I offered to the Legislative went out of his way to greet and meet individ- Branch Appropriations Bill. This fiscally con- uals who were constituents, who were Ameri- Jake—anyone could call him Jake; that was fine by him—always enjoyed being the servative, commonsense amendment would cans, and who were simply human. In formal center of attention. He was a terrific story- have addressed the excess printing and paper meetings or walks to this chamber or sitting teller, in part because he so obviously loved that is generated by the GPO, and directed around the office, Jake always had a wel- telling a story. Audiences, in turn, couldn’t those funds to a far more worthy recipient— coming and calming smile accompanied by a help but enjoy and start laughing at his sto- the Capitol Police. I thank Congressman PAT- ries, and soon he was laughing at himself and hearty greeting and oftentimes an affectionate RICK MCHENRY for his support of my amend- bear hug. He was a lightening rod of energy their reaction, too. Another reason people liked him was that ment, and for acting as my designee during and enthusiasm and infused that passion and the debate. concern into everyone he came in contact he so obviously relished being with people. He was a born politician, someone who really I also would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on a Con- with. did get a charge out of meeting, being with stitutional Amendment banning the desecra- That passion and dedication to the public and helping people. And he found in public tion of the American Flag—legislation of which carried over into his work in this chamber. I office a perfect way to live out an honorable I am an original cosponsor. had the honor to work with Jake on the Ways and useful life: Help others, and bask in the For the Legislative Branch Appropriations and Means Committee and I know he was thanks. bill, I would have voted: ‘‘no’’ on the Baird committed to helping the public in every way But Pickle was far more than the glad- handing, back-slapping pal, as good as he amendment, ‘‘no’’ on the Davis amendment, possible. He was not blinded by partisanship ‘‘no’’ on the Hefley amendment, ‘‘no’’ on the but believed in the right ideals and direction was at that. He deeply believed that govern- ment could do things to help and protect or- motion to recommit, and ‘‘yes’’ on passage. for this country. In the 1980s, as chair of the dinary people, and that’s how he used his of- Social Security Subcommittee, he worked fice in Congress. As he rose in seniority in f across party lines to achieve reforms in the Congress and the influential House Ways and system that would guarantee the program for Means Committee, he became chairman of PERSONAL EXPLANATION future generations. He built alliances with its Social Security subcommittee, which in members of different ideologies on issues of the early 1980s faced the same kind of fiscal HON. RON LEWIS problems it does today. importance to him, Austin, Texas, and the OF KENTUCKY American public. Here’s an excerpt from the 1992 edition of the American Almanac of American Politics IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His bonds and connection to public service describing Pickle: were rooted in principle and a desire to do Thursday, June 23, 2005 ‘‘While other Democrats went out and what was right. He often stated to me his demagogued the Social Security issue on the Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I was worry in 1964 over the Civil Rights Act. He campaign trail, Pickle pointed out its prob- absent from the House on Monday, June 20, knew that legislation to secure rights that had lems and worked hard as the architect of the 2005 so that I could testify before the BRAC been long denied to African Americans was Social Security rescue of 1983, when benefits Commission regional hearing in St. Louis, MO, overdue and right; yet he also knew of the were in effect cut by raising the normal re- on behalf of Ft. Knox, an Army instillation in strong opposition to civil rights legislation in tirement age over the years to 67 in the next my district designated for significant realign- his congressional district and Texas. He took century. He was a serious player on tax re- ment. Had I been present, I would have voted the unprecedented and dangerous (for a form and on trade; he has come forward with the following way: well thought out amendments to help rural Texan) step of supporting that legislation, hospitals, to strengthen the Caribbean Basin House amendment 328, claiming religious which has moved the country so far in terms Initiative and to tax foreign subsidiaries. Re- proselytizing at the Air Force Academy, ‘‘no.’’ of race relations. He knew the importance of cently he has been looking closely, and to House amendment 330, prohibiting funds for addressing the issue of race in America and their discomfort, at government sponsored activities in Uzbekistan, ‘‘no.’’ ensuring that all Americans were treated enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie House amendment 331, prohibiting military equally in this country. While he received Mac, not because they seem to be in trouble action against Syria, Iran, N. Korea without President Lyndon Johnson’s personal appre- now, but because he wants to avoid huge un- Congress authority, ‘‘no.’’ ciation for that action, he was concerned that anticipated obligations of the sort generated House amendment 333, prohibiting funds for by federal deposit insurance of savings and he would not be returned to office. Fortu- loans.’’ carrying out sections of the Small Business nately, the people of Austin saw the greatness Competitiveness Demonstration Program Act, If only he were in Congress today! of this man and reelected him fifteen times. Pickle worked hard for Central Texas, not ‘‘no.’’ There was clearly something superb about just in committee meetings and on the floor H.R. 2863, on final passage of the Depart- the Gentleman from Texas. He was willing to of the House of Representatives, but by com- ment of Defense Appropriations Act of 2006, work for and do the work of the people. His ing home and asking us, repeatedly, what we ‘‘yea.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.039 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1337 A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONOR- father and grandfather served in the Navy for rural Salt Lake Valley. He and his brother ABLE JAMES JARRELL PICKLE 20 and 30 years, respectively, and his two Sherman often slept out under the stars in the sons are both currently serving in the U.S. box of an old farm wagon where they lay on HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Army, with one presently on the ground in their backs, picking out familiar stars. They OF TEXAS Iraq. It is evident that this strong commitment also weeded and irrigated the family garden, to serving one’s country has made a profound looked after livestock, and dug fence post IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impact on CW4 Gerrish’s life and career path, holes. In 1923, when President Warren G. Thursday, June 23, 2005 and his own impressive record of military serv- Harding visited SLC, Gordon and his siblings Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ice reflects just that. helped line the streets to wave flags as the Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to my CW4 Gerrish enlisted in the U.S. Army Re- President’s motorcade came into town. good friend, J.J. Pickle. Those of us who have serves in 1977. CW4 Gerrish decided to enroll In 1928, just a year before the onset of the the tremendous honor of serving in this great in flight school, where he received his aero- Depression, Gordon Hinckley enrolled at the institution sometimes fail to see the giants that nautical rating as a U.S. Army Aviator and University of Utah thinking he might become serve among us. Certainly J.J. Pickle was one promotion to Warrant Officer in 1982. He was an architect. But he loved English literature, of those giants. deployed to Southeast Asia to participate in particularly Shakespeare, and he decided to He was born in Big Spring, Texas on Octo- Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in go into journalism instead. ber 11, 1913 and was educated in the public 1989, and in 1992, he attended and graduated From 1933 to the summer of 1935, he schools. He was a man who was clearly a from the CH–47 Maintenance Manager’s/Main- served as a missionary for the Church of leader, not only of the people of the State of tenance Test Pilot’s Course. As an Aircraft Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Texas, of the district that he represented in Component Repair Platoon Leader, CW4 Isles. In addition to the hard work of proselyt- the central part of Texas, but of this entire Na- Gerrish was responsible for overseeing 23 sol- izing, he led efforts there to improve relations tion. diers, six allied shops and equipment valued with the press, published articles, and wrote He was a man who gave his heart, literally, at over $10 million. Later, he served as Main- eloquent letters home. to this country. He poured hours after hours tenance Platoon Leader and his hard work Upon returning to Utah, he accepted a job into trying to grapple with the important issues was largely the motivating factor behind his as executive secretary of the newly formed we faced as a Nation, and he did it because company earning the best OR rating in the Church Radio, Publicity and Mission Literature he loved this country. He was truly a public Battalion. Committee. In this capacity he led the public servant who cared about the people in the Before retiring from military service, CW4 relations and media efforts of the Church, State of Texas, and cared about the people in Gerrish coordinated aircraft maintenance prior grasping and utilizing new electronic media to this great country. to deployment for Operations Enduring and modernize the delivery of the Church of Jesus It is rare that we see people in this institu- Iraqi Freedom. His last assignment was to Christ’s message. tion who worked as hard as J.J. Pickle. How- serve as the Senior Warrant Officer to the He married the late Majorie Pay on April 29, ever, in doing so, he was always able to retain Cargo Helicopter Project Manager’s Office. 1937 and together they had 5 children and 25 his touch of the common man. As much as he During this assignment, CW4 Gerrish was re- grandchildren. accomplished academically and through the sponsible for fleet management and customer By the time he became President of the higher ranks of government in this country, he support for all CH–47 units and 461 H–47 heli- Church on March 13, 1995, he had labored never lost the ability to relate to people on a copters. His leadership and technical abilities nearly 60 years at Church headquarters—38 day-to-day level. To me he will always be were instrumental in maintaining aircraft at the years of service as a General Authority and 15 Jake, the fellow who would put his arm around highest state of readiness and motivating and of those in the First Presidency. you, smile and joke, and ask how things were inspiring the soldiers under his command. During the last 10 years, President Hinckley going. He was a man who cared about you as During the course of his service, CW4 has traveled extensively throughout the world an individual and cared about people. Gerrish has been awarded 24 medals and meeting with dignitaries and members of the He loved high-powered debates with intel- honors, including the Bronze Star and the Le- Church. Through these meetings, he has rein- lectuals, but he never put on airs. He was one gion of Merit. His long and varied career ex- forced his statement that, ‘‘Good homes of only seven southern representatives to vote emplifies his broad experience and growth. produce good people. Good homes become for the 1964 Civil Rights Act legislation. He CW4 Gerrish has proven that hard work, dedi- the foundation for the strength of any nation.’’ believed that his most significant accomplish- cation and a strong work ethic will achieve In writing and speaking, he has encouraged ment as a lawmaker was the 1983 Social Se- great things in one’s career, and his impec- church membership and others to strengthen curity reform bill, which he helped pass as cable record classifies him as a truly out- their homes and families and cultivate virtues chairman of the Social Security subcommittee. standing soldier. He has served his state and such as love, honesty, civility, mercy, industry, That legislation eased Social Security’s finan- country valiantly and I know he will continue to and gratitude. cial problems by raising the age for full bene- do great things in his retirement. It is truly an As the leader of the ninth largest religion in fits from 65 to 67 in the year 2000. He could honor to recognize his accomplishments the United States, he has overseen significant talk to farmers and mechanics as easily as today, and I thank him for his service. international building efforts, worldwide expan- Presidents such as from his mentor, President f sion of church membership, and has been Johnson and other leaders. It is no wonder the noted for his openness to the press. He has voters of Central Texas kept Jake in Congress HONORING PRESIDENT GORDON B. endeared himself to Church members and oth- for 31 years. They knew a good man when HINCKLEY ers he meets with attributes developed in his they saw him. They, and all Americans, have earlier years: hard work, an ease with lan- lost someone very special. HON. JIM MATHESON guage, a dry wit, and a genuine love for peo- f OF UTAH ple. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to Church service, President HONORING CW4 THOMAS W. Hinckley has been active in community affairs, GERRISH Thursday, June 23, 2005 receiving numerous honors, including the Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Chairman, this week Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004. HON. JEB BRADLEY marks the 95th birthday of Gordon Bitner He wrote, ‘‘My plea is that we stop seeking OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Hinckley, the 15th President of the Church of out the storms and enjoy more fully the sun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. light. I am suggesting that as we go through Gordon B. Hinckley was born on June 23, life, we ‘accentuate the positive.’ I am asking Thursday, June 23, 2005 1910 to Bryant and Ada Hinckley in Salt Lake that we look a little deeper for the good.’’ Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. City, Utah. The day Hinckley was born, a can President Hinckley has embodied this positive Speaker, I rise today to honor CW4 Thomas of Campbell’s soup cost 10 cents, a man’s attitude throughout his 95 years and shared it Gerrish for his 27 years of service in the U.S. shirt was less than $1 and beef sold for 30 vigorously during his last 10. Army Reserves. cents a pound in Salt Lake City. I hope that my colleagues will join me in CW4 Gerrish was born and raised in a fam- Growing up in Salt Lake City, young Gordon wishing a very happy 95th birthday to this ily with a long history of military service. His spent summers on the family fruit farm in the great man and leader.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.045 E24PT1 E1338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 HONORING REVEREND JOHN F. nificant work of the Institute of Caribbean and committed individuals with expertise in EDWARDS Studies (ICS), a magnificent organization that a variety of sectors. highlights and explores the linkages between ICS’s location in Washington, DC makes it an ideal interlocutor, advocate and inter- HON. JOHN B. LARSON the Caribbean and the United States. Today, mediary between the U.S. government, mul- OF CONNECTICUT Representative BARBARA LEE, Representative tilateral agencies, the private sector, Carib- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DONNA CHRISTENSEN, and I hosted a meeting bean-American communities, and Caribbean Thursday, June 23, 2005 of the Institute of Caribbean Studies in the governments, communities, and organiza- Rayburn Building. I thank these wonderful tions in the region. ICS enjoys the respect of Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I congresswomen for joining me in our effort to a significant proportion of the Caribbean- rise today to recognize the lifelong dedication raise the awareness and provide an oppor- American community, as well as the Carib- of Reverend John F. Edwards, who will retire tunity for this Congress to explore the dynam- bean diplomatic corps. ICS has established this month after 50 years of active ministry. and will continue to develop partnerships ics of the Caribbean economy, culture, and and collaborative relationships with local As the Pastor of The Church of the Incarna- global appeal. tion, in Wethersfield, Connecticut in my dis- and national organizations in the United The Institute of Caribbean Studies works to States and the Caribbean, such as the Carib- trict, Father Edwards was an inspiration and find common links between the American pub- bean American Chamber of Commerce and source of strength for those he met during his lic and the people of the Caribbean. It ex- Industry, Global Rights Law Group, National service to the priesthood. Father Edwards ex- plores different avenues of change and devel- Minority Suppliers Development Council, perienced a religious calling and entered the opment that are common to our two regions World Bank/IMF Caribbean Staff Associa- St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Con- and seeks opportunities to nurture those de- tion, Caribbean Research Center, and the necticut, where he remained from 1947–1949. Caribbean Policy Development Center to velopments to our collective best interests. On January 6, 1955, Reverend Edwards was meet its objectives, particularly those in the This group is working to build a stronger eco- ordained as a priest at St. Brendan’s Church area of economic development and policy nomic, social, and cultural bond between two in New Haven, Connecticut by The Most Rev- making. important regions of the world. ICS is dedicated to building bridges be- erend Henry J. O’Brien. Shortly thereafter, Fa- At their legislative forum today, the panels tween Caribbean Americans and the U.S. ther Edwards received temporary assignments addressed the growing importance of the bor- population at large and advocating for the in Washington Depot, Connecticut and as der security, economic development, disaster economic welfare of the Caribbean American Chaplin at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. In community. Together with partner organiza- assistance, and human security. Panelists April—August 1955, he received a permanent tions with industry, government and civil so- assignment as a Chaplin at St. Francis Hos- such as Foreign Minister of the Bahamas Fred ciety, we have built the foundation to make pital in Hartford, Connecticut. Mitchell, the Jamaican Ambassador Gordon the Institute of Caribbean Studies, the lead- In August of 1955, Father Edwards returned Shirley, the St. Lucian Ambassador Sonia ing Caribbean American organization in to St. Thomas Seminary, where his vocation Johnny, and the Grenadian Ambassador Washington, DC. Our mission is to provide Denis Antonie examined various causes, ef- our partners with solutions to the challenges developed and strengthened, and served as a they face, that will enable their survival, teacher and administrator from 1955–1981. fects, and responses to the challenges of link- ing the Caribbean and the United States. Their growth, and prosperity in the ever changing During his 26 year tenure, Father Edwards global marketplace, by providing world class taught history and mathematics and became discussion and assessments provided impor- research and action that supports their mis- Principal of the high school at St. Thomas tant insight into the solutions and opportunities sions. Seminary. In his final 6 years at St. Thomas for advancement in the region. The organizational structure of the ICS Seminary, Father Edwards served as Director I thank the panelists and participants for provides an established framework within of The Permanent Diaconate Program of the their thoughts, opinions, and wisdom on devel- which ‘Caribbeanists’ can be mobilized to ad- Archdiocese of Hartford, which was a program oping and encouraging a stronger linkage be- dress issues of concern and implement re- tween our two parts of the world. I particularly search and/or program initiatives. This in- that proved to be instrumental in fulfilling the cludes a Private Sector Council and a Re- needs of the Archdiocese. He also served as would like to thank Dr. Claire Nelson, the search Council. a weekend assistant at St. Helena Church in President and Founder of the Institute, for her ICS program areas are designed to: West Hartford, Connecticut from 1967–1980. leadership and direction in the activities of the To promote the increased participation of Father Edwards was an inspiration in the Institute of Caribbean Studies. I am sure that Caribbean Americans in the U.S. economic under her continued helm the organization will and policy agenda. classroom and in his community. To facilitate increased educational ex- Father Edwards arrived at St. Joseph become a valuable resource for Congress and changes between Caribbean and American Church in Meriden, Connecticut in 1981, its deliberations on improved international rela- peoples. where he continued his service for 11 years tions. To foster increased cooperation between as part of a Team Ministry with Father Mark I submit for the RECORD a copy of the mis- the Caribbean and other developing country Jette. In 1992, Father Edwards was appointed sion statement and goals of the organization. regions, such as Latin America and Africa, Pastor of The Church of the Incarnation where I hope my colleagues will put this organization as well as the developed countries of Canada he continued to be a dedicated pastor, de- to use in developing responsible policies to- and Europe. To facilitate the participation of, and dis- voted spiritual leader, and friend. For the past ward the Caribbean. cussion with, the Caribbean Diaspora around 4 years, he has been the Dean of the Subur- The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) is the world on issues pertaining to Caribbean ban Hartford Deanery where he fostered fel- a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organiza- development. lowship within the Greater Hartford Area. tion established in 1993 and dedicated to re- In keeping with its holistic philosophy of Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join search, policy analysis, and education with a development, the Institute develops and sup- me today in thanking and honoring Reverend focus on issues that impact the Caribbean ports programs which serve a multiplicity of John F. Edwards for his 5 decades of service and Caribbean Diaspora. The purpose of the interests—the community leader, the busi- Institute is to provide a forum for scholars, to the people of Connecticut. The parishioners ness person, the policy-maker, and the schol- the private sector, the non-government orga- ar, across various sectors. The program areas of the Church of the Incarnation will miss his nization community and others interested in include: Economic Development, Science & dedication and quiet thoughtfulness. Please promoting a dialogue on Caribbean issues. Technology, Education & Health, and Soci- join me in congratulating Father Edwards on The Institute seeks to address economic de- ology & Culture. his retirement and wishing him many enjoy- velopment problems facing Caribbean soci- Our goal for economic development is to able rounds of golf. ety, and to adopt a thorough, systematic and increase the participation of Caribbean coordinated long-term perspective towards Americans in the U.S. business sector, to f their resolution. promote increased trade and investment be- EXPLORING THE CARIBBEAN: THE Since its inception, ICS has been on the tween the U.S. and the Caribbean, and to INSTITUTE OF CARIBBEAN STUD- forefront of the challenge to bring attention support entrepreneurial development and IES to the issues of critical importance to the micro-enterprise development in the Carib- Caribbean American community, which bean. Our work includes creating linkages numbers over 3 million. ICS represents an between U.S. small and disadvantaged busi- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL important role in history as the first Carib- nesses and Caribbean businesses, entrepre- OF NEW YORK bean-American community organization in neurial development and skills training for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Washington, DC area devoted to the suc- youth with particular reference to, and act- Thursday, June 23, 2005 cessful inclusion of Caribbean-Americans in ing as an interlocutor and facilitator for cre- U.S. policy making, and the economic devel- ating partnerships between U.S. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to opment of the Caribbean region. ICS has transnational corporations and the Carib- bring to the attention of my colleagues the sig- built up a unique network of knowledgeable bean American community.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.048 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1339 Our goal in the area of science and tech- this conviction will have a cleansing effect on in their support for MediKids, including: the nology is improve the level and quality of our nation’s dark racial past. American Academy of Pediatrics, the Chil- technical assistance provided to the Carib- I also hope that the state of Mississippi and dren’s Defense Fund, the American Academy bean region, to support improvements in the the American people will do more. I hope that of Family Physicians, the American Academy access, development and use of science and technology across all sectors, and the in- we will seek and find appropriate ways to of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Amer- creased access of disadvantaged communities honor the sacrifices of these three young men. ican Nurses Association, Consumers’ Union, in the Caribbean to information technology. I hope that as a nation and as a people we FamiliesUSA, the March of Dimes, the Na- Our current agenda is the support of Com- will always remember that the struggle for civil tional Association of Children’s Hospitals, the puter centers in disadvantaged centers in the rights in America is littered by the battered National Association of Community Health Caribbean and the development of exchange and broken bodies of countless men and Centers, National Association of Public Hos- and linkages programs to support science women who paid the ultimate price for a pre- pitals and Health Systems, and the National education in the Caribbean such as support cious right—the right to vote. We must not Health Law Program. I am submitting a sam- for the establishment of children’s science pling of letters from these groups along with centers. take that right for granted. We have a man- Our goals in education and health include date from these three young men who gave my statement. increasing transfer of technology to the Car- their lives for our freedom in the red clay of I can think of no better use of Congress’ ibbean region; ensuring Caribbean Ameri- Mississippi. We must continue the struggle for time than to provide health insurance to every cans equity in health care; and supporting justice in America and around the world. child. While some are fixated on flag burning, the provision of increased educational oppor- f Terri Schiavo and banning gay marriages, my tunities to disadvantaged populations in the colleagues and I are offering solutions to real Caribbean. This includes assisting in the es- INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDIKIDS problems facing American families. Providing tablishment of linkage programs between HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 2005 a simple, stable, and flexible health insurance historically Black colleges and universities. Our goal in sociology and culture include: option will afford millions of parents the peace assisting the Caribbean-American commu- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK of mind of knowing that their children will be nity to participate in U.S. democratic proc- OF CALIFORNIA cared for when they are sick. Our nation’s pri- esses; promoting the conservation and devel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES orities should be centered on creating a bright opment of Caribbean arts and culture, and future for our children, and MediKids helps to promoting an understanding of Caribbean Thursday, June 23, 2005 achieve this goal. culture in the U.S. Our current focus in this Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great I look forward to working with my colleagues area is the establishment of June as Carib- pride that I join my colleagues in the House and the many endorsing organizations to bean Heritage Month in the Washington, DC today to introduce the MediKids Health Insur- enact the MediKids Health Insurance Act of metropolitan region and the production of 2005. the DC Caribbean Film Festival. ance Act of 2005. This bill is also being intro- duced in the Senate by my good friend, Jay MEDIKIDS HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 2005— f Rockefeller. BILL SUMMARY THE CONVICTION OF EDGAR RAY Mr. Speaker, this year we are honoring the The MediKids Health Insurance Act pro- KILLEN ON JUNE 21, 2005, IN 40th anniversary of Medicare, our nation’s vides health insurance for all children in the United States regardless of family income NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI health insurance program for the elderly and level by 2012. The program is modeled after people with disabilities. At the time we created Medicare, but the benefits are improved and HON. JOHN LEWIS Medicare, our nation’s seniors were more like- targeted toward children. OF GEORGIA ly to be living in poverty than any other age MediKids is the ultimate safety net, with maximum simplicity, stability, and flexi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES group. Most were unable to afford needed medical services and unable to find health in- bility for families. Parents may choose to Thursday, June 23, 2005 surance in the market even if they could afford enroll their children in private plans or gov- ernment programs such as Medicaid or S– Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is so it. Today, as a result of Medicare’s success, CHIP. However, if a lapse in other insurance strange. It is so ironic. It is almost eerie that seniors are much less likely to be shackled by coverage occurs, MediKids automatically Edgar Ray Killen was convicted today exactly the bonds of poverty. picks up the children’s health insurance. 41 years to the day that James Chaney, Mick- Now it is our nation’s children who are most MediKids follows children across state lines ey Schwerner, and Andy Goodman were likely to be poor. Kids in America are nearly when families move, and fills the gaps when found missing in Philadelphia, Mississippi. I twice as vulnerable to poverty as adults. This families climbing out of poverty become in- knew these three young men, these brave and travesty is not only morally reprehensible, it eligible for means-tested programs. courageous fighters for freedom. They did not also denotes grave consequences for the fu- ENROLLMENT AND ELIGIBILITY die in Vietnam. They did not die in the Middle ture of our country. Poor children are often Every child born after 2007 is automati- East. They did not die in Eastern Europe. malnourished and have difficulty succeeding in cally enrolled in MediKids. Older children are enrolled over a 5–year phase-in as de- They did not die in Africa or South America; school. Untreated illnesses only worsen the scribed below. Children who immigrate to they died right here in the United States. And chance for success. The future of our country the U.S. are enrolled when they receive their they were killed simply for helping Americans rests in our ability to provide our children with immigration cards. Materials describing the exercise their constitutional right to vote. the basic conditions to thrive and become program’s benefits, along with a MediKids They were killed, not just by vicious mem- healthy, educated, and productive adults. insurance care, are issued to the parent(s) or bers of the Ku Klux Klan, but they were also Guaranteeing continuous health coverage is a legal guardian(s) of each child. Once en- killed by an evil system of tradition and gov- critical component of realizing this potential. rolled, children remain enrolled in MediKids ernment that perpetuated segregation, racial The MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2005 until they reach the age of 23. There are no re-determination hoops to jump through be- discrimination, and deliberately and methodi- assures that every child in the United States cause MediKids is not means tested. cally denied African Americans the right to has health insurance by 2012. Modeled after PHASE-IN vote. Their murder was a sad and dark hour Medicare—with benefits appropriate to chil- Year 1 = the child has not attained age 6; for the whole Civil Rights Movement, and es- dren, simplified cost sharing, and comprehen- Year 2 = the child has not attained age 11; pecially for those of us who participated in the sive prescription drug coverage—MediKids Year 3 = the child has not attained age 16; Mississippi Summer project. When we realized covers America’s kids from birth until age 23. Year 4 = the child has not attained age 21; that these three young men were missing, it MediKids assures that families will always Year 5 = the child has not attained age 23. broke our hearts, but it did not destroy our de- have access to affordable health insurance for BENEFITS termination to continue the struggle to gain the their children. Parents retain the choice to en- The benefit package is based on the Medi- right to vote. roll their kids in private plans or government care and the Medicaid Early and Periodic For more than a thousand young people programs such as Medicaid or S–CHIP. How- Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment who risked their lives in Mississippi that sum- ever, if a lapse in other insurance coverage (EPSDT) benefits for children, with sim- mer, and for the mothers and the families of occurs, MediKids automatically fills in the gap. plified cost sharing mechanisms and com- prehensive prescription drug coverage. The James Chaney, Mickey Schwerner, and Andy MediKids is the ultimate safety net, available benefits will be reviewed annually and up- Goodman, maybe, just maybe, what happened nationwide, with maximum simplicity, stability, dated by the Secretary of Health and Human today will offer some degree of closure. It took and flexibility. Services to reflect age-appropriate benefits a long time to bring some resolution to this Many children’s advocates and health care as needed with input from the pediatric com- case, but justice is never too late. I hope that professionals who care for children are united munity.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.051 E24PT1 E1340 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 PREMIUMS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COPAYS through an Inter-municipal Cooperative Agree- As it relates to Southern New Jersey, I have MediKids assures that families will always ment among the ten municipalities that have serious reservations about the VA’s access have access to affordable health insurance lands within the Great Swamp Watershed. De- model for health care access, which currently for their children. Families below 150 percent veloped under the auspices of the Morris says that adequate access is being provided if of poverty pay no premiums or cost sharing. County leadership group, Morris 2000 (now Families between 150 percent and 300 percent a veteran lives within 60 to 90 mile radius of of poverty pay reduced premiums and cost Morris Tomorrow), the Ten Towns Committee a VA Medical Center. Today, despite falling sharing. Parents above 300 percent of poverty was formed for the specific purpose of devel- within the VA’s access model, veterans resid- are responsible for a small premium equal to oping and implementing a watershed manage- ing in Southern New Jersey must often travel one fourth of the average annual cost per ment plan for the watershed in the Upper Pas- several hours away, either to the neighboring child. Premiums are collected at the time of saic River basin of northern New Jersey. states of Pennsylvania or Delaware, or to income tax filing. Premiums are not assessed Since its formation, the Ten Towns Com- Northern New Jersey, in order to receive inpa- during periods of equivalent alternative cov- mittee has developed a full range of programs tient medical care and some outpatient serv- erage. Families will never pay more than 5% to protect water quality and water resources in ices. of their adjusted gross income (AGI) for pre- the Great Swamp, including: a water quality miums. Although transportation is provided to the Cost sharing is similar to the largest plans monitoring program, development of environ- Wilmington, DE facility via a new handi- available to Members of Congress. There is mental ordinances, and construction of ‘‘Best capped-accessible van, these veterans often no cost sharing for preventive and well Management Practices’’ improvements to cor- face a ten-hour round trip. Veterans riding a childcare for any children. A refundable tax rect existing non-point source pollution condi- van from Southern New Jersey must board credit is provided for cost sharing above 5% tions. the van early in the morning, making several of AGI. The Ten Towns Committee has been recog- stops before reaching the VA facility, stay all FINANCING nized as a model in the State of New Jersey day until each veteran has completed their ap- Initial funding to be determined by Con- and has received awards for its work from the pointment and then return home. This means gress. In future years, the Secretary of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and that a veteran with a 4 p.m. appointment Treasury would develop a package of pro- from the New Jersey Department of Environ- boards the bus at 8 a.m. and waits at the facil- gressive, gradual tax changes to fund the mental Protection. program, as the numbers of enrollees grows. Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my Colleagues ity until 4 or 5 p.m. And, the veteran whose STATES to join me in congratulating the members of appointment is at 9 a.m. must wait to return Medicaid and S–CHIP are not altered by the Ten Towns Great Swamp Watershed Man- home until the last appointment is completed, MediKids. States can choose to maintain agement Committee on the celebration of the resulting in a 10 hour day of travel. these programs. To the extent that the Committee’s ten years of service to the Great Of equal concern is that veterans have told states save money from the enrollment of me they simply do not use the services at children into MediKids, states are required Swamp Watershed area. Special praise is due to maintain current funding levels in other to their dedicated staff and active volunteers these three facilities because of the transpor- programs and services directed toward the who work tirelessly to protect and enhance the tation hardship. Southern New Jersey is a Medicaid population. This can include ex- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and prime example of suppressed demand for VA panding eligibility or offering additional Wilderness Area. health care. services. For example, states could expand f The Southern New Jersey Veterans Com- eligibility for parents and single individuals, prehensive Health Care Act gives an overview increase payment rates to providers, or en- INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘SOUTH- of the VA health care access situation vet- hance quality initiatives in nursing homes. ERN NEW JERSEY VETERANS erans are facing Southern New Jersey and SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE proposes a choice of two workable solutions American Academy of Child and Adoles- ACT’’ to this growing problem. The bill cites that the cent Psychiatry (AACAP); American Acad- emy of Family Physicians; American Acad- current and future health care needs of South emy of Pediatrics; Children’s Defense Fund; HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO Jersey veterans are not being met by the VA, Consumers’ Union; Families USA; March of OF NEW JERSEY travel times to existing VA facilities in Philadel- Dimes; National Association of Children’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phia and Wilmington may fall within VA’s ac- Hospitals; National Association of Commu- Thursday, June 23, 2005 cess parameters, but that these parameters nity Health Centers; National Association of Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fail to take into account that the area is rural, Public Hospitals and Health Systems; Na- and that routes to the two VAMCs are con- tional Health Law Program. introduce the ‘‘Southern New Jersey Veterans Contact Deborah Veres at 225–4021 or Comprehensive Health Care Act’’. I am proud gested, leading to a ‘‘suppressed demand’’ for [email protected] if you have any to have Representatives JIM SAXTON, CHRIS care. It also outlines that the number of vets questions. SMITH, and ROB ANDREWS join me as original in the area is increasing as more retire in the f cosponsors of this legislation. My colleagues area and new vets come back from being de- ployed in support of the War on Terrorism. HONORING THE TEN TOWNS and I all share a serious concern that South Jersey veterans are not currently having their States that 62 percent of the NJ Guard will GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED have been deployed on active duty by the end MANAGEMENT health care needs adequately served by the Veterans’ Administration. In order to increase of 2004. health care accessibility in our area, this bill This bill defines ‘‘Southern New Jersey’’ as HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN directs the Secretary of the Department of the counties of: Atlantic, Cape May, Cum- OF NEW JERSEY Veterans’ Affairs to expand the capability of berland, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Bur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the VA to provide for the medical care needs lington, and Ocean and requires the VA Sec- Thursday, June 23, 2005 of vets in Southern New Jersey. retary to determine and notify Congress no Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise The issue of improved access to health later than March 15, 2006 as to how he will today to honor the Ten Towns Great Swamp services from the Department of Veterans’ Af- provide for the full service health care needs Watershed Management Committee of Morris fairs, is especially important with the growing of South Jersey vets. County, New Jersey, a vibrant organization I number of veterans in Southern New Jersey. The Secretary of the Department of Vet- am proud to represent! On June 24, 2005 the Many of our older veterans from World War II erans’ Affairs is given two options for providing Trustees and Friends of the Committee are and other conflicts are in need of more fre- this improved access to health care for vet- celebrating its Tenth Anniversary. quent health care services and inpatient care. erans in Southern New Jersey. The Secretary The Great Swamp Watershed is a 55 As a result of the continued fight in the Global is given the choice of establishing a public-pri- square mile region in Morris and Somerset War on Terror, there will be many new vet- vate partnership between the VA and an exist- Counties and includes portions of erans in our area who need care in the com- ing hospital (private-sector entity) in South Jer- Bernardsville Borough, Bernards Township, ing years, as over 62 percent of the New Jer- sey—a ‘‘VA Wing’’, or construction of a full- Chatham Township, Harding Township, Long sey National Guard is currently deployed, de- service, 100 bed VA Medical Center (VAMC). Hill Township, Borough of Madison, Mendham ploying, or has been deployed in support of If the VAMC option is chosen, the bill author- Borough, Mendham Township, the Town of the Global War on Terror. This percentage of izes $120 M for the construction of the facility. Morristown, and Morris Township. Reserve Component forces from our State I am proud to introduce the Southern New The Ten Towns Great Swamp Watershed who will be eligible for veterans’ status is Jersey Comprehensive Health Care Act with Management Committee was formed in 1995 growing rapidly. my New Jersey colleagues Congressman

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SAXTON, Congressman ANDREWS, and Con- This weekend marks the 150th anniversary U.S. Treasury Department Division of the Bu- gressman SMITH. Our nation’s veterans an- of the treaty with the Tribes of Middle Oregon, reau of Engraving and Printing. She retired on swered the call without question when our one of the many important treaties signed in October 31, 1969 after nearly 29 years of country needed them, and it is our duty to pro- 1855. The treaty emerged as a solution to ten- service. vide quality, convenient health care for them sions growing between the thousands of set- Since retirement, Mrs. Kemp Bampfield and when they need it. This issue is a top priority tlers flooding through the Columbia River re- her grandson, Anthony, have enjoyed trav- for me and I will continue to fight to ensure gion in the mid-19th century and the tribes eling. They have visited most of the contig- that all veterans have adequate access to the that had inhabited the area for countless gen- uous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, health care they have earned and deserve. erations. By 1852, more than 12,000 white im- the Caribbean, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, f migrants were journeying through the territory Mexico, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Jeru- each year. Although most continued westward, salem, and England. INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION the portion of settlers who chose to remain in Mrs. Kemp Bampfield has been a faithful ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 the region eventually claimed Indian lands as member of John Wesley AME Zion Church of their own. To settle the dispute, the Depart- Washington, D.C. since 1934. In addition, she SPEECH OF ment of lndian Affairs for the Oregon Territory and her grandson, Anthony, have resided in HON. JOHN P. MURTHA began work on the 1855 treaty. Washington, D.C. for the past 55 years. Mr. OF PENNSYLVANIA The Treaty with the Tribes of Middle Oregon Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceded 10 million acres of Indian land to the Kemp Bampfield’s lifelong accomplishments United States government, including what and her upcoming milestone 100th birthday. Tuesday, June 21, 2005 have since become Wasco, Sherman, Hood f Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, the Intel- River, Gilliam, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, ligence Authorization Bill provides resources Deshutes, Clackamas, Grant, Marion, and RECOGNITION OF STEVEN H. vital to the continuing effort to improve our na- Morrow counties. The Tribes of Middle Oregon STEINGLASS FOR HIS YEARS OF tion’s intelligence capabilities and to transform Treaties, were signed by the Confederated SERVICE AS DEAN OF CLEVE- the intelligence community to ensure that we Tribes of Warm Springs, Confederated Tribes LAND MARSHALL COLLEGE OF do everything possible to prevent another of Umatilla, Deschutes, Walla Walla, Tenino, LAW, CLEVELAND STATE UNI- event like September 11, 2001. As such, I and Wasco. VERSITY support this legislation. These treaties helped guide and shape the In particular, I am gratified that this bill pro- management of land, water, wildlife, and fish- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH vides resources above the President’s request eries of the Pacific Northwest now and into the OF OHIO to increase our human intelligence capabilities. future. These treaties were understood by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This is an issue that has concerned me for their signers to ensure the unique quality of Thursday, June 23, 2005 many years and one that I have worked to life of the native people in Middle Oregon. Un- correct. The House-passed FY 2006 Defense fortunately, the United States’ history of hon- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Appropriations bill includes substantial, new oring its commitments to Native Americans honor and recognition of Steven H. Steinglass HUMINT resources, which I will make every leaves much to be desired. for his years of service to the students of effort to protect as we go into conference with In honor of the anniversary of these treaties, Cleveland Marshall College of Law at Cleve- the Senate later this year. we should reaffirm and support the promises land State University, to the legal community Additionally, the authorization bill includes made 150 years ago between the Pacific for his scholarship and service, and to the provisions to strengthen Ambassador Northwest tribes and the United States of Greater Cleveland community at large. After 9 Negroponte’s hand as he undertakes the tre- America. Together we have a rich legacy and years as dean of the law school, Dean mendous responsibility of defining the role of a bright future to protect, and I urge my col- Steinglass is stepping down from that position the Office of the Director of National Intel- leagues in joining me in supporting this resolu- and returning to the law school faculty to con- ligence and transforming the intelligence com- tion. tinue his illustrious career as professor and legal scholar. munity. I am hopeful that the authorizers and f the appropriators can work together to support Since joining the faculty at Cleveland Mar- the DNI in this critical first year. A TRIBUTE TO ELLA ADENE KEMP shall in 1980, Dean Steinglass has made Certainly, there are areas of the bill, particu- BAMPFIELD presentations at continuing judicial and legal larly some of the technical programs, where I education programs in more than 20 states for am a little disappointed in the resource levels HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS such organizations as the American Bar Asso- recommended by the Intelligence Committee. I OF NEW YORK ciation, the Federal Bar Association, the Fed- look forward to working with my colleagues on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Judicial Center, the National Judicial Col- the committee to find a mutually acceptable lege, the Ohio Judicial Conference, and the Thursday, June 23, 2005 approach to meet the nation’s space platform Practicing Law Institute. Dean Steinglass has requirements. However, overall, I believe that Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor also twice argued before the United States this is a good bill that goes a long way to Ella Adene Kemp Bampfield. Supreme Court. meeting the needs of the intelligence commu- Mrs. Kemp Bampfield was born on June 29, Equally important to the people of Ohio’s nity. 1905 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of 10th Congressional District and its surrounding f Waynesville, North Carolina. She is the fourth communities is his commitment to the local of nine children born to Elijah and Lelia Kemp. community. Currently, Dean Steinglass is HONORING THE NATIVE AMERICAN However, she is currently the sole survivor. serving as a Trustee for the Cleveland Bar As- TRIBES OF THE PACIFIC NORTH- Mrs. Kemp Bampfield attended elementary sociation, as a member of the Ohio State Bar WEST AND THE TREATIES OF school in Waynesville. Then she enrolled in Association Council of Delegates, on the 1855 BETWEEN THESE TRIBES the high school division of Livingstone College Board of the Ohio Legal Assistance Founda- AND THE UNITED STATES OF in Salisbury, N.C., and graduated as the val- tion, as a member of the Advisory Board of AMERICA edictorian of her senior class. Following high the Greater Cleveland Drug Court, and on the school, she attended Fayetteville State Normal Program Committee of the City Club, the na- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER College, Howard University and Cortez Peters tion’s oldest continuing free speech organiza- OF OREGON Business College. tion. Dean Steinglass is one of those rare aca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Kemp Bampfield’s first marriage was demics who is equally comfortable as a teach- blessed with one child, Admiral Dewey Dunn. er, a scholar, and a practicing attorney. Al- Thursday, June 23, 2005 Admiral Dewey Dunn, now deceased, had two though he leaves the deanship, I am pleased Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, I sons: Anthony Dewey Dunn and Amiel Dunn. that he will remain on faculty. am introducing a resolution to honor the 150th She later married Robert Smalls Bampfield of Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me anniversary of the 1855 treaties signed be- Beaufort, South Carolina, now deceased. in recognizing the invaluable service Dean tween the Native American Tribes of the Pa- Mrs. Kemp Bampfield’s career included Steinglass has provided to the Greater Cleve- cific Northwest and the United States of Amer- teaching for 7 years in North Carolina. Upon land community as dean, and to wish him the ica. moving to D.C., she was employed with the best in his continued service to Cleveland

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.058 E24PT1 E1342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 Marshall School of Law and the people of farmers and community and religious leaders the new G.I. Bill would provide the full cost for Northeast Ohio. who are defending their lands against uncon- college or job training for those who serve four f trolled logging in the region. Logging has al- or more years of active duty. It would also pro- ready taken more than half of the region’s 12 vide $1,000 bonuses to the nearly 1 million HONORING THE 2005 GOLDMAN EN- million acres of forest in one of the most bio- troops who have been placed in harm’s way in VIRONMENTAL PRIZE RECIPI- logically diverse forest ecosystems. Father Iraq and Afghanistan. The new G.I. Bill also ENTS Tamayo has worked to exert pressure on the honors our National Guard and Reserve by Honduran government to reform its national expanding military health care to cover all re- HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA forest policy. He has been harassed and vio- servists, making sure they do not suffer a pay OF ARIZONA lently assaulted, and has had a bounty put on cut while deployed and improving incentives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his life for his work in his community. Father for recruitment and retention. Thursday, June 23, 2005 Tamayo is selflessly committed to the peaceful For military retirees and the families of protection of the forests and the people of those who died in the line of duty, the pack- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Honduras. He has said, ‘‘Natural resources age would eliminate the Disabled Veterans commend the winners of the 2005 Goldman and life itself are human rights; therefore, to Tax, allowing disabled veterans to receive dis- Environmental Prize, the world’s most pres- destroy God’s creation is to attack human life; ability compensation along with their retire- tigious prize honoring grassroots environ- our last remaining option is to defend life with ment pension. It would also do away with the mentalists. our own life.’’ Military Families Tax which penalizes sur- Now in its 16th year, the Goldman Prize is These are just two of the six leaders award- vivors, mostly widows, of those killed as a re- annually awarded to environmental leaders ed the Goldman Prize this year, but I would sult of combat from injuries sustained in serv- from six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Eu- like to commend all the winners for their in- ice. These widows lose their survivor benefits rope, Islands & Island Nations, North America, credible commitment to a better world for their if they receive compensation because their and South & Central America. The recipients communities. I urge my colleagues to join me spouse has died of a service-connected injury. are engaged in important efforts to preserve in honoring them today. If passed, the bill would also improve vet- the natural environment, including protecting f erans’ health care. endangered ecosystems and species, com- Like me, most of today’s volunteers are bating destructive development projects, pro- THE NEW G.I. BILL: PAYING A from economically depressed urban and rural moting sustainability, influencing environ- DEBT TO TODAY’S VETERANS areas with high rates of unemployment. En- mental policies and striving for environmental ticed by enlistment bonuses up to $20,000, justice. Goldman Prize winners often are figu- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL they look at the military as an economic op- rative men and women from isolated villages OF NEW YORK portunity. In effect, they are subject to an eco- and inner cities who are willing to endure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic draft. This is why I appealed to Presi- great personal risks to safeguard the environ- Thursday, June 23, 2005 dent Bush to call on all Americans to share ment. the burden of war. To be given the award is a great honor. It Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in I oppose the war in Iraq, whose justifications is a recognition of the outstanding work that support of the G.I. Bill of Rights for the 21st have all been proven false. I strongly support the activists do to ensure social and environ- Century. the troops, whose job is not to question the le- mental justice in their communities and around This week, we commemorate the 61st anni- gitimacy of the war, but to follow the orders the world. versary of the G.I. Bill. The bill was enacted in they are given. We must see to it that we This year the recipient from Mexico is Isidro 1944 to support our troops returning from show them how much we appreciate their sac- ´ Baldenegro Lopez. Mr. Baldenegro is a sub- World War II with educational benefits, home rifice. sistence farmer and community leader of loans and medical assistance. This legislation f Mexico’s indigenous Tarahumara people in the greatly impacted my life. country’s Sierra Madre mountain region. He I was a high school dropout when I first en- PERSONAL EXPLANATION has spent much of his life defending old listed in the U.S. Army in 1948. After serving growth forests from devastating logging in a in Korea, where I was awarded a Purple Heart HON. TOM COLE region torn by violence, corruption and drug- and a Bronze Star, I came back home in 1952 OF OKLAHOMA trafficking. Tragically, Baldenegro is acutely with no idea of what to do next. I had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aware of the grave risks involved in defending achieved the rank of Sergeant, but now I the forest. As a boy, he witnessed firsthand found myself frustrated, pushing hand trucks Thursday, June 23, 2005 the assassination of his father who was killed in New York’s garment district, just as I had Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Mr. Chairman, on for his opposition to logging. In the face of before I was deployed to Korea. Desperate for June 22, 2005 I was unavoidably detained these serious risks and repeated threats help, I went to the Veterans Administration during votes on H.R. 2985. Had I been against his life, Baldenegro has chosen to re- where I learned the government would pay for present, I would have voted in the following main and defend the forest and ancestral my education under the G.I. Bill. I decided to manner: on Rollcall vote No. 299, I would lands his community has inhabited for hun- finish high school and to pursue a higher edu- have voted ‘‘nay’’; on Rollcall vote No. 300, I dreds of years. In 1993, Baldenegro devel- cation and a law degree. The rest is history. would have voted ‘‘nay’’; on Rollcall vote No. oped a non-violent grassroots movement to Almost 8 million veterans went to college as 301, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’; on Rollcall fight the logging industry in the Sierra Madres. a result of the original G.I. Bill and we owe to- vote No. 302, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’; on He later mobilized a massive human blockade day’s veterans that same opportunity tailored Rollcall vote No. 303, I would have voted which resulted in a special court order out- to today’s needs. Today, there are CHARLIE ‘‘aye’’. lawing logging in the area. Following the RANGELS from all over the country who don’t f blockade, Baldenegro was suddenly jailed on know what they will be doing when they return what later proved to be false charges of arms from serving. They enlisted with the hope of a 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE and drug possession. After 15 months of im- better way of life by getting an education TREATY SIGNING BETWEEN THE prisonment, he emerged to establish an envi- through the G.I. Bill. More than one million TRIBES OF MIDDLE OREGON AND ronmental justice organization, which currently men and women have served so far in Iraq THE UNITED STATES has cases pending in the federal courts in and Afghanistan. These troops have put their Mexico. He has brought world attention to the lives on the line for our country, and we owe HON. GREG WALDEN beautiful, ecologically crucial old-growth for- them nothing less than a new and improved OF OREGON ests of the Sierra Madre as well as the sur- G.I. Bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vival of the Tarahumara people. The new G.I. Bill recently introduced by Father Jose´ Andre´s Tamayo Cortez, an- Democrats in Congress, if passed, would im- Thursday, June 23, 2005 other Goldman Prize recipient, is a Catholic prove benefits for our men and women serving Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise priest leading the struggle for environmental today and meets the needs of veterans and today to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of justice in the Olancho region of Honduras. He military retirees. the treaty signing between the Tribes of mid- directs the Environmental Movement of To help our soldiers take part in our econ- dle Oregon and the United States on June Olancho, MAO, a coalition of subsistence omy and help recruit new service members, 25th, 1855. I will have the honor this weekend

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.062 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1343 of celebrating this historic agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and from the House of Representatives on these Tribes at the Warm Springs Reservation. This look forward to continuing our productive days and was unable to support important leg- historic agreement has been the guiding docu- working relationship in the years ahead. islation brought before the full House. ment between the Tribes of the Warm Springs f I would like the record to show that had I Reservation and the United States govern- been present I would have voted in support of ment for 150 years. The Wasco, Taih, Wyam, TRIBUTE TO COMPUTER CORE OF H.R. 2863, the Fiscal Year 2006 Department Tenino, Dock-Spus Bands of the Walla Walla ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA of Defense Appropriations Act; H.R. 2475, the and The Dalles Ki-Gal-Twal-La and the Dog Fiscal 2006 Intelligence Authorization Act; and River Bands of Wasco have called the Middle HON. JAMES P. MORAN H.J. Res. 110, the Flag Desecration Amend- Columbia River home since time immemorial. OF VIRGINIA ment to the United States Constitution. As we near the anniversary of this Treaty, I The Fiscal Year 2006 Defense Appropria- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would like to share with my colleagues some tions bill funds the activities of the Department of the rich history of the Treaty. On June 25th, Thursday, June 23, 2005 of Defense including the funds needed to outfit 1855 near what is now The Dalles, Oregon, Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today, and train our servicemen and women and im- these bands and tribes finalized negotiations I rise to congratulate the Computer Commu- portant benefits and services for members of with Superintendent for Indian Affairs of Or- nity Outreach and Education program, or our military and their families. The bill also in- egon Territory Joel Palmer and agreed to Computer CORE, of Alexandria, Virginia, for cludes funding for three partnership programs cede over 10 million acres of land that be- celebrating its fifth anniversary. This wonderful between the Department of Defense and the came most of Central Oregon from the east non-profit program promotes the realization of South Dakota School of Mines and Tech- side of the Cascade Mountains up to the mid- better job opportunities through basic com- nology. These important programs will help dle of the Columbia River and over to the Blue puter skills training. It is offered to unemployed bring together a unique array of capabilities of- Mountains. and under-employed adults in Northern Vir- fered by the South Dakota School of Mines For the past 150 years, the Tribes of Warm ginia, who may have little or no experience and Technology to help our Nation’s military Springs have had a strong government that with computers, but have something much meet the challenge of transformation and has been successful in preserving their tradi- more important to each of them: an insatiable modernization. tional cultural ways and providing for the well desire to learn, achieve, and contribute to our I will continue to work with my colleagues in being of their members, homelands, and fu- society. the House of Representatives to improve our ture generations. Today, The Confederated These students come from a wide array of Nation’s commitment to the men and women Tribes of Warm Springs have over 4,000 en- families and backgrounds, but all of them who serve in the military. There is no question rolled members and the Tribes operate almost leave with the proficiency necessary to enter that all Americans owe their freedom to those all their own programs and services including the workforce and contribute to the economic brave enough to serve in our Nation’s military. I also would like to express my support for their own tribal public safety department which development of our nation. They leave Com- the Fiscal Year 2006 Intelligence Authorization includes tribal police, courts, and justice, as puter CORE not only with competence in key- Act. This bill provides funding for 15 U.S. intel- well as medical and fire response, utilities, in- boarding, word processing, and spreadsheets, ligence agencies and intelligence-related ac- frastructure, social services, housing and edu- but also with the ability to identify their own tivities of the U.S. government—including the cation among other programs. strengths and interests, set goals, develop re- In addition, the Tribes lead the way nation- CIA and the National Security Agency, as well sumes and cover letters, and pursue their ally and within Indian Country for managing as foreign intelligence activities of the Defense goals and the American dream. In addition, their vast reservation lands and resources. Department, FBI, State Department, Home- they leave with a free refurbished computer of The Tribes co-operate a large hydroelectric land Security Department, and other agencies. project, manage their large timber resources, their own, allowing them to continue to de- I will continue working to ensure our Federal operate their own sawmill, and is pursuing in- velop their skills at home, as well as teach intelligence and security agencies receive the novative endeavors in creating energy from their families the valuable skills they have resources and funding needed to protect the biomass production of wood products. In addi- learned. United States from external and internal tion, they help manage their Treaty-entrusted None of this would be possible without the threats. fishing resources. hard work of Debra Roepke, the executive di- Finally, I would like to express my support Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent The rector and founder of the program, as well as for the flag desecration amendment to the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs in the staff of instructors who generously volun- United States Constitution. This resolution au- the United States Congress and have enjoyed teer their time and energy to help these stu- thorizes Congress to prohibit the physical working on many projects important to the dents acquire the skills they need to achieve desecration of the flag of the United States. Tribes and the people of eastern Oregon. the American Dream. Through hard work and Our Nation’s flag is a symbol of freedom and Whether it has been working with the Tribes education, the students of the Computer a source of pride for all of us fortunate enough on legislation authorizing the 408–megawatt CORE classes are grasping their future and to call ourselves Americans. Our Nation has Pelton Round Butte hydroelectric project near entering a new stage of life. After graduation, always encouraged free discussion and rea- Madras or partnering with them to help site these students will find new job opportunities sonable disagreement, but the physical dese- their future casino in Cascade Locks, I have they never had before. Some will continue at cration of an American flag goes beyond the had the pleasure to work with the honorable institutions of higher education. Some will pale. Such actions are insulting to those who people of The Confederated Tribes of the teach their families they skills they have have fought, and died, under the American Warm Springs. learned. But all of them will have truly experi- flag, and I am proud to support efforts to ban As Chairman of the House Resources Sub- enced the American dream. flag desecration. committee on Forests and Forest Health, and f In 1989, the Supreme Court held that no co-author of the Healthy Forests Restoration laws could prohibit political protesters from Act, I have also had the good fortune to work BRAC REGIONAL FIELD HEARING burning the American flag and declared un- on issues that will assist the Tribes in man- IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA constitutional the flag desecration laws of 48 aging their own lands. In June of this year I states and of the United States. In that case, was pleased to announce that Warm Springs HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH Texas v. Johnson, Justice Stevens wrote a Forest Products Industries received a OF SOUTH DAKOTA powerful dissenting opinion that has guided $250,000 grant through the U.S. Forest Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my reasoning on the Amendment for some ice’s Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Pro- Thursday, June 23, 2005 time. gram which was authorized in the Healthy For- Justice Stevens pointed out the importance ests legislation. This grant program creates Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, on June 20– of distinguishing between disagreeable ideas markets for small-diameter material and low- 23, 2005, I attended the Base Realignment and disagreeable conduct. In a particularly apt value trees removed from hazardous fuel re- and Closure (BRAC) Regional Field Hearing in analogy, Justice Stevens noted that if Johnson duction activities and helps organizations and Rapid City, South Dakota in an effort to con- had spray painted his message on the Lincoln businesses turn hazardous fuel reduction ma- vince BRAC commissioners to remove Ells- Memorial, the government could prohibit his terial into marketable forest products and en- worth Air Force Base—South Dakota’s second ‘‘expression.’’ I have always found myself in ergy resources. largest employer—from the Department of De- agreement with the idea that there should be Mr. Speaker, I am proud to share with you fense’s list of military bases recommended for a legitimate interest in preserving the quality of and my colleagues the rich history of The closure. Therefore, I was unavoidably absent an important national asset.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.067 E24PT1 E1344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 I look forward to continuing to work on these IN TRIBUTE TO THE LATE I regrettably missed recorded vote numbered and other important issues in the 109th Con- GENERAL LOUIS H. WILSON 306. gress. Had I been present, I would have voted HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO ‘‘no’’ on this measure. f OF GUAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HONORING THE LIFE OF THE HON- ORABLE JAMES JARRELL PICK- Thursday, June 23, 2005 HONORING SPECIALIST BRANDON LE Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today SABETTI to honor the memory of the late General Louis H. Wilson, a World War II veteran, a recipient HON. GREG WALDEN HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN of the Medal of Honor, and 26th Commandant OF OREGON of the United States Marine Corps. General OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilson was also a recipient of the Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Distinguished Service Medal (First Oak Leaf Friday, June 24, 2005 Cluster) for ‘‘exceptionally distinguished serv- Thursday, June 23, 2005 Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise ice’’ during his four-year tenure as Com- today to recognize the heroic action of one of Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mandant and his contributions as a member of our brave soldiers serving in Operation Iraqi pay tribute to the life of a true patriot. Known the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He leaves his wife, Freedom. simply as ‘‘Jake,’’ James Jarrell Pickle served the former Jane Clark of Pearson, Mississippi Specialist Brandon Sabetti of Mosier is a and one daughter, Janet. Our country lost a in the House of Representatives for 32 years member of the National Guard from my home strong leader, courageous Marine, and dedi- where he became a senior Democrat on the state of Oregon. He was called to active duty cated patriot upon the passing of General Wil- Ways and Means Committee—where I had with Alpha Company of the Third Battalion of son. the pleasure of serving with him. the 116th Cavalry and conducted training ex- Born February 11, 1920, in Brandon, Mis- ercises at Ft. Polk, Louisiana and Ft. Bliss, While in Congress, his dedication to the sissippi, General Wilson earned his Bachelor Texas before transferring to Iraq at the end of concerns of his constituents as well as putting of Arts degree from Millsaps College, Jackson, last year. I had the honor of meeting with their interests first made Jake a well respected Mississippi. In May 1941, he embarked upon many of the citizen soldiers who comprise figure on Capitol Hill. Publicly listing his home his path of commendable service in the Ma- Alpha Company when I visited both forts dur- phone number and personally taking calls rine Corps Reserve, as he enlisted and was ing their training. from his constituents well into the night, Jake commissioned a second lieutenant. As a Since that time he conducted regular mobile embodied accountability in governance. His young Marine, Wilson participated in the fero- infantry missions to secure dangerous areas political drive was so focused that it is said cious battle to liberate Guam. His actions dur- of Iraq and to help Iraqis rebuild their country that he lost 25 pounds during his first Con- ing fierce combat on Guam, which was heavily after decades under Saddam Hussein’s ruth- gressional campaign. occupied by the enemy for 32 months, earned less regime. On the morning of June 3rd, he him the Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest The strength of Jake’s political convictions was traveling in a convoy toward Forward Op- award for heroism and leadership. Wilson was erating Base Warrior near Kirkuk as part of a can best be seen in his vote in favor of the promoted to the rank of Captain while serving Civil Rights Act of 1964—one year after his road-clearing mission when the vehicle in overseas with the 9th Marines in 1943. His which he was riding was struck by a roadside first election. Jake was convinced that this tour in the Pacific Theater took him to Guadal- vote would guarantee him a ticket out of bomb. canal, Efate, and Bougainville. In December Spc. Sabetti, the gunner and designated Washington in his next election. Regardless of 1944, he was transferred to Washington, D.C., this potential outcome, he became one of only combat lifesaver in his vehicle, was sitting in where he served as Detachment Commander the open turret at the top of the Humvee and seven southern Representatives to vote for at the Marine Barracks and was presented the this important piece of legislation, and the was ejected upon impact. He immediately got Medal of Honor by President Truman. back on his feet and began triaging his good voters of Texas’ 10th District sent him The Medal of Honor was but the first acco- wounded companions—dressing their wounds back to Congress for the next 31 years. lade bestowed upon General Wilson during his and administering intravenous fluids. He quick- service in the Marine Corps. In March 1970, As the Chairman of the Ways and Means ly ran to the second vehicle in the convoy to Wilson was promoted to Major General. Gen- Subcommittee on Social Security, Jake played report the injuries and share the need for a eral Wilson was also awarded two additional a major role in writing legislation that saved quick medical evacuation. Legion of Merit medals and the Korean Order Social Security in 1983, when, much like He jumped into the third Humvee, which of National Security Merit, GUK-SEON Medal, today, it faced financial challenges. His words was pulling into position to provide security to 2d Class and the Philippine Legion of Honor then calling for bipartisanship ring true today— the injured when a second bomb detonated, (Degree of Commander) for his service in Jake said, ‘‘We should hold our fire. We can’t destroying that vehicle as well. Undaunted, those countries. On July 1, 1975, General Wil- inflame this subject. If we inflame it too much, Sabetti again went to work administering med- son received his final promotion to General nothing will get done, and if nothing gets ical care to those wounded in the second at- when he assumed the office of Commandant tack and assisting in their evacuation after ad- done, the American people will have the right of the Marine Corps. to throw us all out.’’ One year later, Jake was As Commandant, General Wilson advocated ditional support arrived. influential in preserving Social Security bene- modernization of the post-Vietnam Marine Sabetti’s heroic courage under fire and will- fits for the disabled. Corps for the protection of his corps. His in- ingness to attend to the needs of his com- Before he entered Congress, Jake served in domitable leadership and relentless dedication rades despite risk to himself was central to en- suring that none of the ten Oregon Guards- World War II as a Gunnery Officer on the USS enhances the highest traditions of our country. men injured in the attack lost their lives. St. Louis and the USS Miami. During his three I join the millions of Marines and their families Mr. Speaker, this young man exemplifies year stint, starting in 1942, Jake survived in mourning the passing of this honorable the honorable character of the men and three torpedo attacks. Clearly he was meant man. General Wilson will always have a spe- women who have answered duty’s call to make it back. When he returned home, he cial place in the hearts of the people of Guam. throughout our Nation’s history. His willingness established Austin, Texas’s third radio station, f to serve and sacrifice for our country and his KVET. PERSONAL EXPLANATION fellow soldiers is a clear demonstration of the When I was first elected to the Ways and courage and professionalism that distinguish Means Committee, Jake helped me under- HON. CHARLES F. BASS our armed forces. This grateful Nation owes stand the great tradition of that Committee. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Spc. Sabetti and his compatriots in arms serv- Once, our Committee held a retreat in Austin, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing around the world every day a profound Texas, and Jake entertained us for hours with debt of gratitude. I am proud to call him a fel- Lady Bird Johnson, telling us story after story. Friday, June 24, 2005 low Oregonian and I thank him deeply for his Jake served his District and Nation well, and Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, June service. he will be missed by all of us. 23, 2005, owing to an important family matter, God bless America.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JN8.070 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1345 PERSONAL EXPLANATION TO HONOR 125 YEARS OF SERVICE his nieces, Cassidy and Alexis; and his ex- tended family and many friends. HON. GWEN MOORE HON. BRIAN HIGGINS The significant sacrifice, service, and brav- OF WISCONSIN OF NEW YORK ery that characterized the life of Corporal Brad IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES D. Squires will be a legacy and testament to Friday, June 24, 2005 all that is good in humanity, and his life will be Friday, June 24, 2005 forever honored and remembered by the Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Cleveland community, and the entire nation. due to my questioning of witnesses at a hear- commend the exemplary service of the Hotel f ing of the Financial Institutions Subcommittee Lenhart of Chautauqua County, town of of the House Financial Services Committee Bemus Point, upon the occasion of reaching PERSONAL EXPLANATION yesterday morning, June 23, I just missed the their 125th year of business. vote on rollcall no. 304. Had I been present, The Hotel Lenhart is dedicated to providing HON. CHARLES F. BASS I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Bemus Point’s tourists the get away that is OF NEW HAMPSHIRE f truly a historical education. Originally the hotel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO COLONEL RICHARD C. was used by Dr. J.J. Lenhart as a way to use Friday, June 24, 2005 CROTTY, U.S. ARMY the excess goods bartered by his patients in exchange for his medical services. Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, June HON. KEN CALVERT Today the Hotel Lenhart is managed by Dr. 23, 2005, owing to an important family matter, J.J. Lenhart’s great grandson, John Lenhart I regrettably missed recorded vote numbered OF CALIFORNIA Johnston, sister Bebe and wife Deborah. Their 307, on the Bradley amendment to H.R. 3010. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intent is not to change the hotel but to improve This amendment would add critical Federal Friday, June 24, 2005 it and keep it up without adding any modern- support for grants to States to carry out the In- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to izing features. dividuals with Disabilities Education Act. recognize and honor Colonel Richard C. Guests of The Hotel Lenhart should not ex- As a constant and long time supporter of Crotty, United States Army, for his service and pect a hotel room full of modem day amen- meeting the Federal Government’s share of leadership while commanding the United ities. The 53 rooms do not have televisions, IDEA funding, had I been present, I would States Army’s 653rd Area Support Group. On telephones, air conditioning or heat. Only 37 have voted ‘‘yea’’ on this measure. June 25, 2005, Colonel Crotty will relinquish of the rooms have private bathrooms. All of f his command of the 653rd and report for as- this adds to the historical feel of a bygone era. HONORING SERGEANT JOHAN signment to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, J–3 Op- In an effort to bring guests back to a simpler CHRISTIAN BAGGE AND SECOND erations Directorate at the Pentagon. time, the hotel staff will be adorned in Vic- LIEUTENANT TIMOTHY BOMKE After graduating from North Georgia College torian costumes. The hotel is also offering with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980, afternoon teas and guided tours. I am honored Colonel Crotty began his military career at the Mr. Speaker, to have an opportunity to honor HON. GREG WALDEN Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, the rich heritage of this lakeside jewel. OF OREGON Georgia. As a trained parachutist, he served f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a number of airborne units, including the Friday, June 24, 2005 much heralded 82nd Airborne Division at Fort IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF Bragg, North Carolina. U.S. MARINE CORPORAL BRAD D. Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise While with the 82nd Airborne Division he SQUIRES today in honor of two patriots who have made fought in Grenada during the 1983 U.S. inva- tremendous sacrifices as part of Operation sion. Colonel Crotty spent 12 years in the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Iraqi Freedom to help preserve and expand Rangers and Special Forces and was a stu- OF OHIO the liberty that we all hold dear. Sergeant Johan Christian Bagge of Eugene dent at the Army War College in Carlisle, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pennsylvania when receiving orders to take and Second Lieutenant Timothy Bomke of Friday, June 24, 2005 over the 653rd. Portland are members of the National Guard On August 9, 2003, Colonel Crotty assumed Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in from my home State of Oregon. They were Command of the 653rd, headquartered at honor and remembrance of United States Ma- called to active duty with Alpha Company of March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Cali- rine Corporal Brad D. Squires, who bravely the Third Battalion of the 116th Cavalry and fornia. This unit is based in my congressional and selflessly heeded the call to duty and conducted training exercises at Ft. Polk, Lou- district and a number of the reservists under made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our isiana and Ft. Bliss, Texas before transferring Colonel Crotty’s command are my constitu- country. to Iraq at the end of last year. I had the honor ents. I have come to know Colonel Crotty as Corporal Squires’ life was framed by his of meeting with many of the citizen soldiers a dedicated and selfless leader with a ‘‘can family, friends and his community. He gained who comprise Alpha Company when I visited do’’ attitude. He has demonstrated his leader- personal strength and faith from those who both forts during their training. ship and innovation in developing and coordi- knew him best and loved him most, especially Since that time they conducted regular mo- nating the joint training center at March Air from his wife, Julie Squires. A kind and under- bile infantry missions to secure dangerous Reserve Base. When complete, this jointly standing soul, Corporal Squires was always areas of Iraq and to help Iraqis rebuild their funded and shared training center will be used willing to go the extra mile for an individual in country after decades under Saddam Hus- by 1,800 service-members. need. His commitment to helping others was sein’s ruthless regime. On the morning of Colonel Crotty has seen the 653rd deploy reflected in his studies to become a firefighter. June 3rd they were traveling in a convoy to- 1,367 troops in support of Operation Iraqi Corporal Squires was blessed with physical ward Forward Operating Base Warrior near Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. strength, a high level of intelligence and a Kirkuk as part of a road clearing mission These troops include military police officers, courageous heart. His humble nature pre- when, without warning, two separate roadside chemical and biological warfare specialists, vented him from reveling in the many honors bombs detonated, damaging two of the three Humvee mechanics, communications experts and commendations that he received through- vehicles in the convoy and injuring ten of the and oil-pipeline builders. Knowing the sacrifice out his years in the service. soldiers. and challenges all reservists experience, Colo- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Both Sgt. Bagge and Lt. Bomke sustained nel Crotty has demonstrated a sincere dedica- in honor and remembrance of Corporal Brad severe wounds in the attack and were trans- tion to preparing these service-members for D. Squires. I extend my deepest condolences ferred back to the United States for further the serious mission that lies before them. I to his wife, Julie; his parents, Donna Squires treatment. They were brought to Walter Reed know his troops share my admiration of his and Bruce Squires; his brother Chad and sis- Hospital in Washington, DC briefly to begin compassion, strength, and service to our ter Jodie; his grandmother, Jackie Squires; his their recoveries and have since been relo- country. sister-in-law, Sharon Squires; his brothers-in- cated to Brooke Army Medical Center and Ft. He has earned my many thanks. I wish him law, Mike Bogdan and Mike Brandyberry; his Lewis. From conversations with family and well in his new assignment at the Pentagon mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dorothy and friends, I understand that these soldiers have and in all of his future endeavors. Rev. Simeon Brandyberry; his nephew Chad; maintained extremely positive attitudes

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.003 E24PT1 E1346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 throughout their ordeals even as they’ve un- As an active participant in the Boy Scouts of Freedom From Despair explores one man’s dergone a series of significant medical proce- America, Dale serves as an Assistant Council arduous journey from his homeland of Yugo- dures. Commissioner for the California Inland Empire slavia to the United States, and his fight for Mr. Speaker, these two men exemplify the Council. He is a past recipient of the Venturing human rights and Croatian independence. It honorable character of the men and women Silver Award and an Eagle Scout. Further- also scrutinizes the relationship between ruth- who have answered duty’s call throughout our more, Dale is dedicated to sharing his passion less dictators, the slaughter of 250,000 peo- Nation’s history. Their willingness to serve and for community service with others and became ple, and the silence of the mainstream media. sacrifice for our country is a clear demonstra- active in the Buckskin Junior Leader Training It creatively portrays the power of the human tion of the courage and professionalism that program. While at Buckskin, he served as a spirit and the tenets of democracy, without distinguish our armed forces. This grateful Na- Camp EMT and Associate Course Director for preaching or the use of propaganda. tion owes these men and their compatriots in Physical Arrangements. Her film has been met with critical acclaim, arms who serve around the world every day a Dale’s sincere commitment to community and has garnered countless awards, including profound debt of gratitude. I am proud to call service has contributed immensely to the bet- the CINE Golden Eagle award, which has pre- Sgt. Bagge and Lt. Bomke fellow Oregonians, terment of our community and I am proud to viously been awarded to Steven Spielberg and I thank them for their service and I wish them call him a fellow community member and a George Lucas. Her peers have recognized her both a healthy recovery. great American. I know that many community as an emerging talent in the film industry, and God bless America. members are grateful for his service and I sa- a remarkable human being. f lute him as he receives the Congressional Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Award Gold Medal. in honor and recognition of Ms. Brenda PERSONAL EXPLANATION f Brkusic, the writer, producer and editor of Freedom From Despair for her hard work en- HON. GWEN MOORE HONORING THE EXEMPLARY EDU- couraging human rights and personal triumph OF WISCONSIN CATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF over evil. CATHERINE E. DIAMOND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Friday, June 24, 2005 CREELEY PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, on HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Monday, June 20, I was unavoidably detained OF NEW YORK at the Base Realignment and Closure Com- HON. CHARLES F. BASS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE mission’s Regional Hearing in St. Louis, Mis- souri and therefore absent for votes on rollcall Friday, June 24, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nos. 283, 284, 285, 286, and 287. Had I been Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Friday, June 24, 2005 present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall honor the exemplary educational achievement Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, June nos. 283, 284, 285, 286, and 287. of Catherine E. Diamond Creeley, a former 23, 2005, owing to an important family matter, f resident of the Chautauqua County town of I regrettably missed recorded vote numbered Jamestown, upon the occasion of her receiv- TRIBUTE TO DONALD ‘‘DALE’’ 305, on the Obey amendment to H.R. 3010. ing her Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Neuro- HINES II This amendment would restore critical Federal science from the University of Missouri, St. support for the Corporation for Public Broad- Louis. casting. HON. KEN CALVERT Catherine Creeley is both a graduate of As a constant and long time supporter of OF CALIFORNIA Jamestown High School and Jamestown Com- public broadcasting, had I been present, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity College. Upon graduation she pro- would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on this measure. Friday, June 24, 2005 ceeded to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in f psychology, with biology minor, from the State Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PERSONAL EXPLANATION honor and pay tribute to an individual whose University of New York at Cortland. Mrs. Creeley is an extremely dedicated stu- dedication and contributions to the community dent, whose goal of her dissertation was to of Riverside, California are exceptional. The HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER find new treatment options for Alzheimer’s dis- City of Riverside has been fortunate to have OF NEW YORK ease. Catherine will continue her research on dynamic and dedicated community leaders IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the neurobiology of the brain, as well as teach who willingly and unselfishly give their time Friday, June 24, 2005 as an adjunct professor at the University of and talent and make their communities a bet- Missouri, St. Louis. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- ter place to live and work. Donald ‘‘Dale’’ Mrs. Creeley is the granddaughter of Eu- avoidably detained and missed rollcall vote Hines is one of these individuals. On June 22, gene Diamond and the daughter of Suzanne 282. Had I been present, I would have voted 2005, Dale was the proud recipient of the Diamond, both residents of Jamestown, New ‘‘no.’’ Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Congressional Award Gold Medal. York. Catherine lives with her husband Scott, that my statement appear in the permanent The Congressional Award is the U.S. Con- and son, Nicholas in St. Louis, Missouri. RECORD immediately following this vote. gress’ award for young Americans that dem- Catherine Creeley also was awarded a f onstrate a commitment to community service Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Washington and physical fitness. This non-partisan, vol- INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION University School of Medicine. untary, and noncompetitive program is open to COMMEMORATING THE 60TH AN- all 14 to 23-year olds. The Congressional f NIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NA- Award challenges young adults to meet goals IN HONOR OF ACCLAIMED TIONS in four program areas: Volunteer Public Serv- FILMMAKER BRENDA BRKUSIC ice, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY and Expedition/Exploration. The Congressional HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF NEW YORK Award Gold Medal is the highest honor.one OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can achieve through this program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To meet this challenge, Dale enrolled him- Friday, June 24, 2005 self in an emergency medical technician Friday, June 24, 2005 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, Rep- (EMT) training school and subsequently grad- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in resentative SHAYS and I introduce legislation uated at the top of his class. In order to meet honor and recognition of filmmaker Brenda to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the the physical demands of his work as an EMT, Brkusic. Brenda is a courageous and hard founding of the United Nations and to com- Dale began to regularly go to the gym and lift working young woman who has been identi- mend the organization on its history of diplo- weights. Additionally, Dale found a way to fied as a visionary in the Croatian community. matic achievement throughout the world. match his work with his physical activities by At the age of twenty-one, Brenda started Since its founding, the United Nations has serving on a bike-medic team that provides working on the film Freedom From Despair as made many contributions to the global com- emergency medical care at special events in her student thesis at Chapman University in munity in the fields of health, medicine, edu- the community. Los Angeles, California. cation, peacekeeping and humanitarian aid.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.008 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1347 One of the organization’s most noteworthy ac- pecially with both the Royal Australian Navy Network for her years of outstanding and dedi- tions is its recent outpouring of aid and sup- and with Great Britain’s Royal Navy. In doing cated community service in multiple capacities port to the people of the nations affected by so, he has not only strengthened our bonds for the JPS Health Network. the devastating earthquake and tsunami in with these most trusted allies, but has also en- Mrs. Green received the award at the an- Southeast Asia in December 2004. The United hanced national security. nual JPS Health Network Volunteer Apprecia- Nations is critical to the balance and well- Admiral Butler joined the Navy via the Nu- tion Luncheon in recognition of the over 4000 being of all nations, and makes significant ad- clear Power Officer Candidate Program in hours of community service she has worked vances in the world every day; however, struc- 1975 after graduating from the University of during the last 8 years. Veda earned a reputa- tural reforms are necessary to ensure that the Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s of Science tion as someone who truly cares about others organization can continue its noble efforts to in Chemistry. His sea duty assignments have through her work as a volunteer at the infor- effect positive change. As the United Nations included: Division Officer on board USS Will mation desk and in pastoral care. seeks to reform itself, this resolution sends the Rogers (SSBN 659); Navigator/Operations Of- JPS Health Network is an organization com- message that Members of Congress are will- ficer on board USS James K. Polk (SSBN mitted to improving the health of families ing to work with them to ensure a future hu- 645); Navigator/Operations Officer on board throughout my district. The Network includes manitarian successes. USS James Madison (SSBN 627); and Repair John Peter Smith Hospital, the JPS Institute I look forward to working with Representa- Officer on board USS Proteus (AS 19). for Health Career Development, and a network tive SHAYS and my other colleagues to honor Admiral Butler’s shore assignments have in- of community-based health centers, home the United Nations for 60 years of good work cluded: Attack Submarine Training Head for care and psychiatric services at Trinity Springs and to pledge the support of Congress as the the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Sub- Pavilion. That such a large organization with organization moves forward. marine Warfare); AN/BSY–1 Submarine Com- so many different great people associated with f bat and Acoustic System (PMS417) Chief En- it would choose Mrs. Green speaks quite high- gineer for Program Executive Officer, Sub- ly of her. TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL JOHN marine Combat and Weapons Systems; Sea It is with great honor I stand here today to D. BUTLER Wolf Class Submarine (PMS350) Assistant recognize a woman who has touched so many Program Manager (Design and Construction) people on a personal level and asked nothing HON. RON PAUL for Program Executive Officer, Submarines; in return. OF TEXAS Strategic and Attack Submarines (PMS392) f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major Program Manager for Naval Sea Sys- TRIBUTE TO HOWARD ELINSON Friday, June 24, 2005 tems Command; and Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Navy (Research, Development and Acquisi- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN ognize and honor Rear Admiral (Lower Half) tion). He has also served in temporary assign- OF CALIFORNIA John D. Butler, a Texas City, Texas, native ments attached to the Applied Physics Labora- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who retires after 31 years of faithful service tory Ice Station, Arctic Ocean; Supervisor of Friday, June 24, 2005 from the United States Navy on July 1, 2005. Shipbuilding, Groton, CT, and Newport News, Many of us have come to know and recog- VA; and attached in support of U.S. Embas- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker. Mr. WAXMAN nize Rear Admiral Butler over the past two sies at Cairo, Egypt; Moscow, Russia; and and I ask our colleagues to join us today in years as he has served as the Program Exec- Panama City, Panama. Over the course of his honoring Dr. Howard Elinson, who was born utive Officer (Submarines) since February career, Admiral Butler has helped to design, on the 11th of January, 1940 in New York City 2003. During his tenure as the Navy’s top sub- build, and deliver a total of 23 submarines— and who passed away on Friday June 17th, marine acquisition officer, Rear Admiral Butler nearly one-third of today’s total force. 2005 in Los Angeles at Midway Hospital. delivered USS Virginia (SSN 774) and USS Admiral Butler’s personal awards include the Howard earned his B.A. and his Ph.D. in Jimmy Carter (USS 23). Virginia’s commis- Legion of Merit (3 awards), Meritorious Serv- Sociology at UCLA. He taught for 1 year at sioning in October 2004 ended the longest ice Medal (3 awards), Navy Commendation Yale and for 7 years at UCLA. He worked as drought of submarine commissioning in that Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, in addition Administrative Assistant and Consultant for 27 service’s 105-year history. Whereas Virginia is to other service and unit awards. years for Congressman HENRY WAXMAN. Six the first of her class, Jimmy Carter is the last Mr. Speaker, Admiral Butler has given 30 of those years were when WAXMAN was a of the Sea Wolf Class. Jimmy Carter brings a years of service to the Navy, to Congress, and State Assemblyman. host of new and revolutionary capabilities to to the people of the United States of America. Howard is survived by his beloved and de- the fleet that will help the United States to win He has served our Nation well and has helped voted brother Mark who is an admired and re- the Global War on Terror. to ensure that our undersea fleet remains the spected high school teacher of Social Studies Under Rear Admiral Butler’s watch, the sub- best in the world. He has left a large and in the Los Angeles City School system. He marine construction industry has been, vir- meaningful legacy and I am honored to rise also serves as an Adviser to the L.A. Unified tually, reborn. He was a driving force in today to express my appreciation for Admiral School District, instructing Social Studies transitioning the Virginia Class’ second Block Butler and for his wife Eileen who has served teachers on the best techniques for teaching Buy contract into a Multi-Year agreement that her Nation right along side her husband. Being Social Studies. will save an estimated $80 million per sub- a Navy wife is not an easy task, and she has Howard Elinson was and is unforgettable to marine over the five-hull agreement. Currently, been nothing less than a model of courage, any or all who knew or met him (no matter there are six Virginia Class submarines under patience, and devotion. how casually or for how short a time). He construction and an additional three ships Mr. Speaker, colleagues, please join me in changed the life of everyone in his personal under contract. wishing Admiral and Eileen Butler: ‘‘Fair winds orbit by his magnetic personality his unique in- Admiral Butler has also made great efforts and following seas and long may your big jib sight into the human condition, his sharp wit in converting four Ohio Class Trident Ballistic draw!’’ his gigantic intellect his mastery of any human Missile Submarines into the transformation behavior subject, and his generosity and kind- f SSGNs. Each of these 560-feet long, 18,000- ness. ton submarines will be able to carry up to 154 HONORING VEDA GREEN WINNER But, unknown to most Californians and precision-guided Tomahawk Land-Attack OF THE SPIRIT OF JPS VOLUN- ‘‘Angelenos’’ (and unmentioned in media ac- cruise missiles, 66 Navy S and to support cov- TEER OF THE YEAR counts) Howard Elinson changed the face of ert Special Operations, each SSGN will be California and Los Angeles politics. able to carry two Dry-Deck Shelters, two Ad- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS It was Howard Elinson who conceived and vanced SEAL Delivery Systems, or one of OF TEXAS invented individually targeted computerized each top the ships’ integrated lock-in/lock-out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mail—the campaign technique that was instru- trunks. With the Ohio Class’ inherent stealth, mental in the 1968 primary election victory of these SSGNs, the first of which delivers in No- Friday, June 24, 2005 HENRY WAXMAN for State Assembly (by, still to vember 2005, will be a potent warfighter in the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this date, the largest margin against an incum- Global War on Terror. honor the service and commitment of Mrs. bent—this one a 26 year incumbent—of his Admiral Butler has also acted as an emis- Veda Green. Mrs. Green was named the Spirit own party), and the 1972 primary and general sary with allied nation’s undersea forces, es- of JPS Volunteer of the Year by JPS Health election victory of HOWARD BERMAN for State

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.015 E24PT1 E1348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 Assembly (the general against, ironically, a 26 and in-depth learning at state conferences Instructional Specialist, Assistant Principal, As- year Republican incumbent). throughout the country. sistant Dean, and Coordinator for Learning Im- It was Howard Elinson’s ideas that were in- The YMCA Youth Conference on National provement Services, among others. strumental in electing Congressman HENRY Affairs will be held the first week of July in Lenore’s long and distinguished educational WAXMAN Congressman HOWARD BERMAN, Black Mountain, NC, and I am proud of each career includes the coordination of several Congressman Mel Levine Congressman Julian and everyone of the delegates that will be rep- local and county-wide multicultural education Dixon State Senator Herschel Rosenthal, resenting the Palmetto State. conferences for middle school and high school State Assemblyman Burt Margolin, State As- Viki Alvarez—Riverside High School, students, as well as the first state-wide con- semblyman Terry Friedman and countless oth- Greer. ference for educators. She has been at the ers. Dustin Atkins—Liberty High School, Lib- forefront of numerous presentations and con- And it was Howard Elinson who inspired the erty. ferences on behalf of Flint Schools, the Urban strategy and direct mail efforts that led to the Morgan Bauserman—Riverside High School, Greer. League, the YWCA, the NAACP, Delta Sigma election of Mayor Tom Bradley in 1973. Martha Bordogna—Spartanburg High Theta Sorority, and many others. On July 1, But Howard Elinson’s life was much more School, Spartanburg. Lenore will begin her fourth term as a member than about politics. As a devout and Orthodox Lucy Bullock—AC Flora High School, Co- of the C.S. Mott Community College Board of Jew his faith came first. And imagine this dark lumbia. Trustees, where she has served as Chair suited, yarmulke wearing, fast-talking man Stephanie Dunaway—Riverside High since 1995. writing the ‘‘early 60’s seminal study’’ of voting School, Greer. Lenore’s dedicated work on behalf of others behavior for his Ph.D. thesis. He conducted Jason Hill—Riverside High School, Greer. Stephanie Hoo—Southside High School, has been acknowledged on countless occa- lengthy and open-ended interviews, drawing Greenville. sions. Examples of this include 2005 Adminis- out in their homes 50 white working class vot- Samantha Jaeger—Riverside High School, trator of the Year from the United Teachers of ers in Bell, California—the then-place-of-entry Greer. Flint, Exemplary Role Model for Youth by the of the vast immigration from Oklahoma, the Quentin James—Mauldin High School, Flint Professional Black Nursing Association, mid-west and the South to Southern Cali- Mauldin. Mother of the Village Award by Alpha Kappa fornia. Hart Moede—Wren High School, Alpha Sorority, and an Outstanding Citizenship These Christian and working class people Powdersville. Award given by the Michigan House of Rep- had perhaps never before met a Jew—and Leah Nakom—Spartanburg Day School, Spartanburg. resentatives. certainly not a readily recognizable Orthodox Eric Novak—Porter-Gaud School, Charles- Mr. Speaker, I, along with many others in Jew. Yet they opened their hearts to this ton. Genesee County and the State of Michigan, amazing man. They trusted him—no matter Megan Novak—Mauldin High School, have benefited from Lenore Croudy’s intel- how ‘‘New York’’ he spoke, no matter how for- Mauldin. ligence, insight, and vision. She has always eign he might have looked. That was the Niti Parthasarathy—Governor’s School for been more than an advocate for education; uniqueness, the special nature of Howard the Arts, Greenville. she has been a fighter, for she believes that Elinson. Asha Purohit—Porter-Gaud School, Charleston. a strong educational background is the basis Perhaps inspired by his faith, or by his in- Dave Raheja—Riverside High School, toward improving the quality of life. As a nate decency, Howard Elinson affected the Greer. former teacher, I applaud her efforts, and I am lives of everyone who knew him. Many dozens Paul Richardson—Spartanburg High proud to call her my colleague, my constituent, of interns, staff, and budding politicians that School, Spartanburg. and my friend. I ask the House of Representa- came through HENRY WAXMAN’S office sought Monica Ryskamp—Riverside High School, tives to please join me in congratulating Le- Howard Elinson’s advice and counsel—both Greer. nore on her retirement, and wishing her the personal and career. Hundreds of young peo- Rebecca Street—DW Daniel High School, Clemson. very best in all her future endeavors. ple confused by the conflicts between a tradi- Meg Turlington—Southside High School, tional religious life and modernity sought How- Greenville. f ard Elinson’s advice on how to cope—‘‘who Kyle Warren—Greenville High School, HONORING CHARLIE RANGERS, better to ask?’’ Children flocked to him—no Greenville. COMPANY C, 75TH INFANTRY child was unworthy of his attention, his sense Kyle Williams—AC Flora High School, Co- of playfulness, his devotion to the child’s value lumbia as a human being. No one in need (whether I wish the delegates all the best for a great HON. DUNCAN HUNTER for a religious cause or in personal need) was conference, and continue to thank them for OF CALIFORNIA turned down for a contribution. Howard their keen interest in improving our govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elinson’s generosity was open ended and well ment and public service. Friday, June 24, 2005 known. f The untimely death of Howard Elinson was Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to not just a loss to his family and friends, but to HONORING LENORE CROUDY honor members of the Charlie Rangers, Com- the people who have had in him a champion pany C of the 75th Infantry. The Charlie Rang- of a tolerant, liberal, and more humane Amer- HON. DALE E. KILDEE ers are celebrating a reunion in D.C. and will ica. OF MICHIGAN gather later today at the Vietnam Memorial. As a member of the Charlie Rangers 75th Infantry f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who served with these fine and extraordinary IN HONOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S Friday, June 24, 2005 men, and as a guy who did nothing special DELEGATION TO THE 2005 YMCA Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am truly happy myself in Vietnam, I can attest that the men of YOUTH CONFERENCE ON NA- to rise before you today to recognize the ac- Charlie Rangers are very special Americans. TIONAL AFFAIRS complishments of a woman who has selflessly Company C came into being after the Army devoted her life to education and public serv- realized the need for special capability elite HON. JOE WILSON ice. On June 24, civic and community leaders forces. Rather than create an entirely new unit OF SOUTH CAROLINA will join the ‘‘Lifetime Friends of Lenore designation, the Department of the Army des- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Croudy,’’ and honor Ms. Croudy as she cele- ignated the 75th Infantry as the successor of brates her retirement from Flint Community the legendary 5307 Composite Unit which Friday, June 24, 2005 Schools after 39 years. served with distinction during WWII. The Char- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- It is difficult to imagine what the Flint area lie Rangers built on the formidable legacy of er, I rise to honor the South Carolina delega- would be like had it not been for the influence Merrill’s Marauders by providing reconnais- tion to the 2005 YMCA Youth Conference on of Lenore Croudy, an influence which began in sance, surveillance, target acquisition and National Affairs. The Youth Conference on Na- August 1960, when she moved here from At- special type combat missions. tional Affairs brings together some of the best lantic City, NJ. A graduate of West Virginia True to its motto of Sua Sponte, or Of Their and brightest students from across the coun- State College and later Eastern Michigan Uni- Own Accord, Company C Rangers during their try. YMCA Youth and Government seeks to versity, Lenore started her relationship with service in the Vietnam War, penetrated behind teach teenagers the process of learning about Flint Community Schools as a teacher, and enemy lines without cover. Acting by them- government through hands-on experiences continued that relationship with roles such as selves, Charlie Rangers slogged through

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.019 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1349 enemy positions gathering critical and valuable DOWNING STREET MEMO HEARING THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO information on major infiltration routes. EXTEND AIRLINE WAR RISK IN- The Rangers operated in vast, inhospitable HON. RUSH D. HOLT SURANCE POLICIES terrains throughout Vietnam. Their prowess, OF NEW JERSEY coupled with boat patrols, night ambushes, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ and stay-behind infiltration techniques were in- Friday, June 24, 2005 OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strumental in thwarting members of the Viet Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, last week, House Cong and NVA. According to historical ac- Democrats, led by Judiciary Committee Rank- Friday, June 24, 2005 counts, This company, comprised of merely ing Member JOHN CONYERS, convened a hear- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am several hundred men, was able to keep vast ing to investigate the so-called ‘‘Downing pleased to introduce legislation that will extend numbers of North Vietnamese Army troops oc- Street Memo.’’ Because I am disappointed war-risk insurance coverage for our Nation’s cupied, thereby potentially saving numerous with the continued unwillingness of Congress airlines for 3 years, through August 31, 2008. American troops. to exercise an adequate level of oversight In the aftermath of the September 11th at- Mr. Speaker, I am proud of this incredible over the intelligence operations of the Execu- tacks, commercial insurance providers invoked tive Branch, I was therefore pleased to learn their 7-day cancellation clauses on war-risk in- company, the Charlie Rangers, and I am hon- that someone was willing to pose questions surance policies held by U.S. airlines. With the ored to have been able to serve in a small that have for too long gone un-asked. absence of a commercial war-risk insurance way alongside such professional and selfless As you may know, Mr. Speaker, I serve on market, the Federal Government was forced to soldiers. I know my colleagues join me in ap- the House Permanent Select Committee on step in. Less than 2 weeks after the attacks, plauding them for a job well done and share Intelligence. I believe that the Downing Street Congress authorized the Federal Aviation Ad- my wishes for a memorable reunion. Memo, which is essentially minutes of a July ministration to begin offering war-risk insur- 2002 meeting of the British Prime Minister and ance to airlines, and that authority has been f his cabinet, justifies exploring the underlying extended a number of times, but is now set to rationales for the Iraq War. It documents a expire on August 31 of this year. THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF loyal ally’s assertion that the architects of the We need to extend the FAA’s ability to issue CLINTON, IOWA Iraq war used suspect evidence to support a war-risk insurance policies for the financial pre-determined policy. Its authenticity has not sake of the U.S. airline industry, which lost ap- been questioned. Such documentation de- proximately $9 billion in 2004. This program is HON. JIM NUSSLE serves to be probed. not a bailout. First of all, it is actually a rev- OF IOWA Because of prior commitments, I attended enue raiser for the Federal Government. Sec- this meeting for about 20 minutes. I later ond, it is considerably more expensive than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learned through news reports that, after I left, the war-risk insurance policies held by the air- Friday, June 24, 2005 one of the witnesses at the hearing, former lines prior to September 11th. Four years ago, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Analyst Ray the airline industry paid a total of approxi- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor McGovern, offered repugnant personal view- mately $20 million in premiums per year. Last the sesquicentennial celebration of Clinton, points. Alleging that the war was the product year, they paid over $140 million. However, Iowa—a community I am very proud to rep- of a U.S.—Israeli partnership to ‘‘dominate’’ this is much more reasonable than the over resent in Congress. the Middle East, Mr. McGovern’s statements $600 million the Air Transport Association esti- were insulting, unsubstantiated, and defama- mates they would have to pay on the open One hundred and fifty summers ago, the tory. There is no justification or excuse for im- Iowa Land Company purchased the site of the market. This massive jump in premiums could plying that the war in Iraq was the result of mean the difference between solvency and town and named it in honor of DeWitt Clinton, any action on the part of the state of Israel, its a former New York governor. bankruptcy for many of our struggling airlines. people, or the American Jewish community. In addition, the commercial insurance policies A number of energetic entrepreneurs The decision to invade Iraq was the decision that exist still contain the 7-day cancellation worked hard to help fuel Clinton’s early of President Bush and a majority of Congress. clause that would allow the insurers to cancel growth. They rooted the city along the banks Ascribing such motives to the pro-Israel com- policies in the face of an enhanced threat. of the beautiful Mississippi River; and when a munity is not simply defamatory—it is anti-Se- Should the airlines be unable to obtain war- railroad bridge crossing the river was com- mitic. Mr. McGovern should apologize. risk insurance policies, they would be forced pleted a few years after the town was estab- Mr. Speaker, I have been one of the more to stop operating. This would be a crippling outspoken members of this body regarding the lished, the lumber industry boomed. blow to not only the aviation industry itself, intelligence that this president used to justify which employs over 15,000 people in New Logs were floated down the river from Min- using force against Iraq, how the war has Jersey alone, but also to the entire United nesota and Wisconsin to Clinton’s sawmills been carried out, and the post-war occupation. and distributed along the river to other flour- States economy. I reject Mr. McGovern’s statements. His re- Airlines are still a prime target for terrorist ishing communities. Clinton was known as the marks only encourage those who seek to attack, which makes war-risk insurance both sawmill capital of the country from the late blame Israel and Jews in general for all that an absolute necessity and something that can 1850s to around 1900. ails them. His remarks shed no light on the not be offered by the commercial market at a issue. In fact, they undermined the values of The huge log flotillas on the river of Clin- reasonable price. This bill would help our community and equality, which all Americans ton’s early days must have been an impres- struggling airline industry without costing the sive sight. If you visit Clinton’s Eagle Point hold dear. Sixty years after the end of the Second Federal Government one cent, and I urge my Park today in the same area, you might see World War, it is a shame that one of its most colleagues to support this small but crucial families enjoying a picnic or barges carrying notorious sentiments—anti-Semitism—has yet piece of legislation. Iowa’s bounty down the mighty Mississippi. to be eradicated. Each of us has a role to play f Today, Clinton remains full of industrious in combating anti-Semitism whenever and HONORING DR. CLAUDE H. ORGAN, people determined to make the most of their wherever we see it. As a member of the Con- JR. community’s strengths. Clinton’s leaders are gressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism, looking forward to creating even more oppor- I ask each of my colleagues, Democrats and HON. BARBARA LEE tunities for local workers. And every time I Republicans, to confront anti-Semitism when- OF CALIFORNIA meet with a group of Clinton residents, I am ever it arises. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES always impressed with their incredible enthu- I hope that Mr. McGovern’s offensive and Friday, June 24, 2005 siasm and pride in their community. misguided rhetoric does not obscure the pur- pose of the hearing on the Downing Street Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor In another 150 years from now, I am sure Memo. Congress should investigate the extent the extraordinary life and achievements of Dr. Clinton will still be home to the same brand of to which the Bush Administration used ques- Claude H. Organ, Jr., M.D. of Oakland, Cali- wonderful people, living in a vibrant, active city tionable evidence to justify a predetermined fornia. An internationally renowned surgeon by the river. war. Failure to do so would be an abandon- and medical educator, Dr. Organ was the sec- Happy birthday, Clinton! ment of our oversight responsibility. ond African American to serve as president of

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.023 E24PT1 E1350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 the American College of Surgeons. Through- IN HONOR OF BART AND CHERRY Congratulations are also due to the Detroit out his career, he was known for his tireless STARR AND THE RAWHIDE BOYS Pistons and their coach, Larry Brown, for put- efforts to ensure the inclusion of African Amer- RANCH ting up a battle worthy of a championship se- icans, women and other severely underrep- ries. resented minorities in the training and practice HON. MARK GREEN With the NBA’s number one and number of surgery. Dr. Organ passed away in Oakland OF WISCONSIN two defensive teams battling against one an- other for the title, this was an exciting game on June 18, 2005 at the age of 78. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only for the Alamo City, but for fans A native Texan, Dr. Organ attended public Friday, June 24, 2005 around the Nation and in more than 200 na- school in Denison, Texas and received his Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is tions around the world where sports fans B.S. degree from Xavier University in New Or- my honor and pleasure to recognize before watched and cheered. leans, Louisiana. this House a wonderful program that has Under the guidance of Coach Gregg Though he was initially accepted at the Uni- helped hundreds of young men across Wis- Popovich, the Spurs’ Tim Duncan, Manu versity of Texas medical school, he did not at- consin turn their lives around—the Rawhide Ginobili, Tony Parker, Robert Horry, Bruce tend after school officials discovered that he Boys Ranch. Bowen, Nazr Mohammed, Brent Barry, Beno was black and offered to pay his expenses if Forty years ago an idea was born. The idea Udrih, Rasho Nesterovic, Glenn Robinson, he enrolled elsewhere. He instead chose to at- was to start a program to help troubled boys Devin Brown, and Tony Massenburg played tend Creighton University School of Medicine get a new start on life—a program that would valiantly to bring the NBA trophy back home to in Omaha, Nebraska, where he received his teach them how to become good citizens, hus- San Antonio. My congratulations go as well to M.D. in 1952, and where he later completed bands and fathers. It was called the Rawhide the Spurs’ owners, Peter and Julianna Holt, as his surgical residency. Boys Ranch, and since opening its doors so well as the many other people in the Spurs or- many years ago hundreds of boys have suc- ganization. After serving as a Lieutenant Commander cessfully passed through the program, becom- Much credit is due to Tim Duncan, who with MC in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps from 1957 ing positive, productive young men. Today, 25 points and 11 rebounds, was appropriately until 1959, Dr. Organ joined the faculty of the Rawhide has grown into one of the most suc- named the Most Valuable Player of the Finals department of surgery at Creighton University cessful faith-based programs in Wisconsin, series. This marks the third time he has won in 1960. There, he rose to the rank of pro- and it has literally paved the way for scores of the award for his outstanding athletic skills, fessor and chair of the department, and later other organizations dedicated to helping young leadership and performance on the court. became a professor of surgery at the Univer- folks. This is the Spurs’ third championship victory sity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, In 1965, the year the Green Bay Packers in franchise history. They won their first in where he served from 1982 until 1988. were crowned football world champions, quar- 1999, followed by their second in 2003. Three Dr. Organ came to Oakland in 1989 to es- terback Bart Starr was one of the most cele- titles in 7 years isn’t just a magnificent accom- tablish and lead the University of California, brated figures in professional sports. It was plishment—it’s a basketball dynasty. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate and Davis/University of California, San Francisco then, while his star was shining brightest, that thank Coach Popovich and all the Spurs play- East Bay Surgery Department. In that role, he Bart and his wife Cherry were approached by ers for an unforgettable season. became known for his work in building the de- a local businessman and his wife with the partment into a highly respected training pro- dream for Rawhide Boys Ranch. Well, it didn’t f gram, and made a concerted effort to recruit take John and Jan Gillespie long to sell the HONORING TASK FORCE PHOENIX and support African American students, par- Starrs on their dream, and a short while later IV, THE 53RD BRIGADE COMBAT ticularly African American women, who were Rawhide was born. Since then, these remark- TEAM studying to become surgeons. Throughout his able folks have spent countless hours men- career he oversaw the training of dozens of toring young men, raising funds, telling others HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG about their amazing program, and serving as- surgeons, all of whom looked to him for guid- OF FLORIDA shining examples for us all. ance as a teacher and a mentor, and strived IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, when Rawhide Boys Ranch to emulate the professional and personal ex- Friday, June 24, 2005 cellence that marked his career and conduct. was founded 40 years ago, no one could have predicted it would become such an over- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this While practicing medicine and educating whelming success. It has changed lives, morning I had the great honor to join in cere- residents, Dr. Organ also served as a member touched hearts, and given families hope that a monies at Camp Shelby, Mississippi as we of a number of professional and academic brighter future lies ahead. And, it is my distinct sent Task Force IV, The 53rd Brigade Combat medical associations. He was the editor of the privilege to recognize John and Jan Gillespie, Team headquartered in Pinellas Park, Florida prestigious Journal of American Medical Asso- Bart and Cherry Starr, and the Rawhide Boys to join Operation Enduring Freedom in Af- ciation’s Archives of Surgery for 15 years, and Ranch today. ghanistan. in 1999 was honored by the American College f The backbone of this task force operation is of Surgeons with its highest honor, the Distin- a contingent of 1,200 citizen soldiers from guished Service Award. Over the course of his IN HONOR OF THE NBA CHAMPION Florida National Guard units. They will be led career, he authored or co-authored more than SAN ANTONIO SPURS in this operation by Brigadier General John M. 250 scientific articles and book chapters as ‘‘Mitch’’ Perryman, the first Florida General Of- well as five books. In addition, Dr. Organ HON. LAMAR S. SMITH ficer to deploy and lead a Florida formation in spent many years serving as president of the OF TEXAS combat overseas since World War II. Society of Black Academic Surgeons, presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These 1,200 patriots from Florida, along with 250 soldiers from units in Tennessee, dent of the Board of Trustees of Xavier Uni- Friday, June 24, 2005 versity, and as president of the Urban League Kentucky, Iowa, Nebraska, and Vermont, were of Omaha. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is with mobilized in April to begin their training and great enthusiasm that I rise today to recognize preparation for this mission to train the Afghan On Wednesday, June 22, 2005, the family our 2005 National Basketball Association National Army. An advance party from the and friends of Dr. Claude H. Organ, Jr. will champions, the San Antonio Spurs. 53rd Brigade is already in Afghanistan pre- gather to pay tribute to his extraordinary life. After going head to head for 6 games, the paring for the arrival of this unit. In addition to his myriad scientific and aca- Spurs and the Detroit Pistons met for their The 53rd Infantry Brigade has earned a na- demic contributions to the surgical field, Dr. final showdown in San Antonio Thursday tional reputation for excellence and achieve- Organ leaves a legacy of excellence in his night. In front of their hometown crowd, the ment in service to our Nation and our great commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity Spurs demonstrated once again why they are State of Florida. It was among the first units in for all surgical students and residents. Dr. Or- the best team in the Nation. the Nation to be activated following the tragic gan’s work as a healer, a teacher and a men- Following a tight and evenly matched first events of September 11, 2001. Their mission tor changed countless lives, and I salute and half, the Spurs pulled away from the Pistons was to guard airports, seaports and nuclear thank him for all that he has given to people in the final quarter to win 81–74 over Detroit, facilities. of the 9th Congressional District, the Bay Area closing out an incredibly hard fought cham- Members of the 53rd also proudly served and our country. pionship series four games to three. side by side with Special Operations forces,

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.027 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1351 the 3rd Infantry Division, and the Marine Expe- tomers have returned with their own families. Mrs. Krehely, along with her husband Don, ditionary Force during Operation Iraqi Free- The excitement and loyalty of their customers Ann Ball, Jacqualine Young, Margaret dom. They fought for nearly a year in the has never wavered—a truth that is reflected in Restucher, James Sheffer, Lamar Smith, streets of Baghdad and Ramadhi. the long lines of anxious patrons that are a Thomas Gilliam, Honor Bell, Henry Giles and Many of those soldiers returned in April constant on Wooster Street. Jeff Weeks, have selflessly devoted hundreds 2004 and were quickly deployed last summer In fact, Pepe’s has even inspired other pizza of hours over the years to young men and to assist Floridians throughout our state who entrepreneurs, the first of which was Frank’s women working to achieve their goals. were devastated by four hurricane strikes. nephew Sal Consiglio who opened his own Through their efforts the program has grown They served for up to 70 days helping with our restaurant, Sally’s, just steps from his uncle’s so that over 120 young adults are currently state-wide recovery effort. restaurant. Years later another former em- participating. A large number of the troops my wife Bev- ployee opened Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza Their tireless commitment led to dozens of erly and I met with today at Camp Shelby are Shop. participants earning their bronze, silver and eagerly volunteering for a return to Southwest When Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana first gold medals. As several members move on to Asia to serve with Task Force Phoenix after opened in 1925, it was the dream of Frank other challenges, we can all be grateful for the having served earlier tours in Afghanistan and and his wife Filomena to have a successful strength and character they helped foster in Iraq. neighborhood business where friends and the lives of our future leaders. The troops that deploy for this mission join neighbors could gather. Frank and Filomena Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 1,976 Florida Army Guard and 200 Florida Air could have only dreamed of the success their Congress, I am proud to recognize the First Guard troops who are currently deployed over- small business has come to be. Four genera- Congressional District’s Congressional Award seas. Since 9/11, 6,980 of the Florida Guard’s tions later, the business is still run by family Council and wish them continued success in 12,000 soldiers and airmen have been acti- and the walls are still adorned with family all their endeavors. vated overseas to join in the international war photos as well as those of Bill Murray, Meryl f on terrorism. Streep, and Matthew Broderick—just a few of Mr. Speaker, it was an honor and a privilege the stars who have dined at Pepe’s in the AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to be with these soldiers today to see the spirit past. Their pizza is legendary and the ambi- (ADAP) FUNDING of pride and devotion with which they serve. ance is unforgettable—enjoyed by neighbors They are America’s Team that seeks to root and celebrities alike. However, it is not just the HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY out terrorists to protect our nation and our al- pizza that make Pepe’s such a special part of OF NEW YORK lies. Their motto is ‘‘From the Front!’’ which is our community. It is the history and community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where Florida’s Guardsmen have found them- spirit of Frank Pepe and his family that has Friday, June 24, 2005 selves over the almost 4 years that we have made it a New Haven landmark. fought this international campaign against ter- Today, as they mark their 80th anniversary, Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rorists. Under the outstanding leadership of it is not just a celebration of a successful fam- call attention to the AIDS Drug Assistance Florida’s Adjutant General Douglas Burnett, ily business, but of a thriving community treas- Program, ADAP, and the dire need for in- the 53rd Brigade Combat Team is ready to ure. It is with the greatest pleasure that I rise creased funding to help meet the needs of carry out this latest mission to serve as am- today to join Frank Pepe’s children, Elizabeth Americans living with HIV and AIDS. This nec- bassadors for freedom and peace overseas. and Serafina, grandchildren, Anthony, Francis, essary program provides medication to under They are a credit to our state, our Nation, and Lisa, Bernadette, Genevieve, Jennifer, and and uninsured HIV/AIDS patients. Without the United States Army. Gary, as well as their family, friends, and ex- ADAP, these people would not be able to ob- f tended family of customers and fans as they tain the necessary medication to prolong and celebrate this very special occasion. improve their lives. HONORING FRANK PEPE PIZZERIA Every year since its inception, the number f NAPOLETANA AS THEY CELE- of people helped by ADAP has increased dra- BRATE THEIR 80TH ANNIVER- RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS matically. While we are all aware of the limited SARY OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD resources this committee has been given to COUNCIL meet its many pressing needs, the ADAP pro- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO gram is simply and urgently a matter of life OF CONNECTICUT HON. JEFF MILLER and death for over 136,000 Americans each IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADAP has been given a $10 million in- Friday, June 24, 2005 crease in this year’s appropriations bill over Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, early in the Friday, June 24, 2005 last year, but the reality is that to keep pace twentieth century, Frank Pepe, an Italian immi- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- with current and anticipated patient needs, grant living in New Haven, created the first half of the United States Congress, it is an ADAP requires a funding increase of $303 mil- American pizza by putting tomatoes on top of honor for me to rise today to recognize sev- lion. Without this funding, some 25,000– old bake-shop bread. The creation was so eral members of my district who have given 35,000 HIV+ Americans who may have relied popular that he opened America’s first pizzeria their time in support of Congressional Award on ADAP will not be able to this year. on Wooster Street—and so the local legend of program. In my home state of New York, where more Pepe’s pizza is recounted. Today, I am proud Since 1979, the Congressional Award pro- than 22,000 people are enrolled in ADAP each to stand and join the thousands of Pepe’s fans gram has encouraged young people around year, I know first-hand the importance of the across the Nation in extending my sincere the Nation to learn about their community, ADAP program. New York has been particu- congratulations to Frank Pepe Pizzeria their government and themselves. Taking part larly hard-hit by the AIDS epidemic, with more Napoletana and the Pepe Family as they cele- in the program, young men and women ages than 160,000 residents diagnosed with AIDS, brate their 80th Anniversary—a remarkable 14 through 23 challenge themselves to ac- and 150,000 to 200,000 persons currently liv- milestone for this New Haven institution! complish established goals in voluntary public ing with HIV/AIDS. The state government has When Frank and Filomena opened their piz- service, personal development, physical fit- been extremely supportive of ADAP, appro- zeria in 1925, pizza was not considered a deli- ness and an expedition. Participants earn priating $60 million for 2005 to supplement the cacy or a treat that you found on every street bronze, silver and gold medals based on their federal program. corner—in fact, it was a peasant meal. With levels of achievement. This is a non-competi- Despite New York’s statewide commitment, hard work, countless hours, and dedication the tive, highly individualized program allowing all there are dozens of states that find them- Pepe’s created a successful business that car- young people, whether fit or disabled, affluent selves unable to keep up with the demand for ried themselves and their extended family or disadvantaged, to get involved. coverage under ADAP. As documented in the through the Great Depression and allowed Within Florida’s First District, I have had the National ADAP Monitoring Report, some them to raise their two children, Elizabeth and unparalleled support of the Congressional states are being forced to take drastic meas- Serafina (Betty and Sarah). Throughout the Award Council, most recently led by Martha ures to offset the federal funding shortfall, in- years, Pepe’s popularity grew outside the Krehely. This council is one of only four char- cluding establishing waiting lists for AIDS Italian-American community of Wooster Street tered in the nation and has been a backbone medications, reducing drug coverage, and re- and for four generations enthusiastic cus- in nurturing the program over the last decade. stricting eligibility.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.030 E24PT1 E1352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 This has contributed to the pool of several PAUL KRUGMAN’S ESSAY Iraq, or risk seeing the volunteer Army col- hundred thousand HIV+ Americans who are ENTITLED ‘‘THE WAR PRESIDENT’’ lapse. Yet the administration and its sup- unable to access available appropriate treat- porters have effectively prevented any adult discussion of the need to get out. ment for their HIV disease. This is dangerous HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. On one side, the people who sold this war, to their personal health and quality of life, as OF MICHIGAN unable to face up to the fact that their fan- well as to the public health. This ensures that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tasies of a splendid little war have led to dis- more costly hospital interventions will be forth- aster, are still peddling illusions: the insur- coming in federal, state, local, and private Friday, June 24, 2005 gency is in its ‘‘last throes,’’ says Dick Che- funding streams, as HIV progresses without Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I recommend ney. On the other, they still have moderates proper treatment. to my colleagues Paul Krugman’s essay enti- and even liberals intimidated: anyone who suggests that the United States will have to I urge the conference committee to fully tled ‘‘The War President’’ which was published settle for something that falls far short of fund ADAP at $303 million. All Americans liv- in today’s New York Times. How this country victory is accused of being unpatriotic. ing with HIV/AIDS must get the help they need gets involved in a war always matters and We need to deprive these people of their to purchase their medications and save and since Congress has the Constitutional power ability to mislead and intimidate. And the improve their lives. to declare war, every Member of Congress best way to do that is to make it clear that must know how we got there, what we’re the people who led us to war on false pre- tenses have no credibility, and no right to f doing there now and how the war shall end. lecture the rest of us about patriotism. [From the New York Times, Jun. 24, 2005] WORLD REFUGEE DAY The good news is that the public seems THE WAR PRESIDENT ready to hear that message—readier than the (By Paul Krugman) media are to deliver it. Major media organi- zations still act as if only a small, left-wing HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA In this former imperial capital, every fringe believes that we were misled into war, OF CALIFORNIA square seems to contain a giant statue of a but that ‘‘fringe’’ now comprises much if not Habsburg on horseback, posing as a con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most of the population. quering hero. Friday, June 24, 2005 In a Gallup poll taken in early April—that America’s founders knew all too well how is, before the release of the Downing Street Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to war appeals to the vanity of rulers and their Memo—50 percent of those polled agreed commemorate the courage, spirit and resil- thirst for glory. That’s why they took care with the proposition that the administration to deny presidents the kingly privilege of ‘‘deliberately misled the American public’’ iency of refugees around the world and the making war at their own discretion. compassion, generosity and valor of those about Iraq’s W.M.D. In a new Rasmussen But after 9/11 President Bush, with obvious poll, 49 percent said that Mr. Bush was more who have helped them rebuild their lives. The relish, declared himself a ‘‘war president.’’ amazing stories of these people are an inspi- responsible for the war than Saddam Hus- And he kept the nation focused on martial sein, versus 44 percent who blamed Saddam. ration to us all. matters by morphing the pursuit of Al Qaeda Once the media catch up with the public, The lives of refugees are driven by fear of into a war against Saddam Hussein. we’ll be able to start talking seriously about persecution based on race, religion or nation- In November 2002, Helen Thomas, the vet- how to get out of Iraq. ality; or even by membership in a particular eran White House correspondent, told an au- dience, ‘‘I have never covered a president f social group or political opinion. The United who actually wanted to go to war’’—but she States government plays a unique role in pro- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION made it clear that Mr. Bush was the excep- ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 tecting the human rights of current refugees, tion. And she was right. resolving the conflicts and problems that Leading the nation wrongfully into war SPEECH OF produce refugees and preventing further ref- strikes at the heart of democracy. It would ugee crises. Our government must remain a have been an unprecedented abuse of power HON. SILVESTRE REYES world leader in protecting the human rights of even if the war hadn’t turned into a military OF TEXAS all refugees. and moral quagmire. And we won’t be able to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES get out of that quagmire until we face up to According to statistics from the U.S. Com- the reality of how we got in. Tuesday, June 21, 2005 mittee for Refugees and Immigrants, as of De- Let me talk briefly about what we now Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- cember 31, 2004 there are approximately 11.5 know about the decision to invade Iraq, then port of H.R. 2475. million refugees and asylum seekers world- focus on why it matters. I commend the leadership of the Chairman wide. The United States has the capacity and The administration has prevented any offi- cial inquiry into whether it hyped the case and Ranking Member, and thank them for the potential to receive many more refugees: supporting the amendment I offered at mark- in fiscal year 2004, the refugee ceiling was set for war. But there’s plenty of circumstantial evidence that it did. up to align the authorization for an important at 70,000, while admissions into the United And then there’s the Downing Street technical program with the level set by the States totaled only 52,875. Memo—actually the minutes of a prime min- Armed Services Committee. I challenge the United States government to ister’s meeting in July 2002—in which the H.R. 2475 also underscores the importance ensure a fair process for determining refugee chief of British overseas intelligence briefed the Committee places on providing full-funding status and to provide physical protection for his colleagues about his recent trip to Wash- of intelligence requirements related to the those seeking asylum. Moreover, the United ington. global war on terrorism. For years, Intelligence ‘‘Bush wanted to remove Saddam,’’ says States should not unnecessarily detain ref- Committee Democrats have fought hard for ugee seekers in an attempt to deter them or the memo, ‘‘through military action, justi- fied by the conjunction of terrorism and this. If fact, some of us voted against the intel- others from seeking asylum in the United W.M.D. But the intelligence and facts were ligence bill last year because it contained less States; such a process is fundamentally con- being fixed around the policy.’’ It doesn’t get than one-third of the funding needed for trary to the hope of freedom and democracy much clearer than that. counterterrorism. This year, I’m pleased the that our country represents. The U.S. news media largely ignored the Committee has finally brought a bill before the I applaud the United States government for memo for five weeks after it was released in House that provides full intelligence funding granting refugees basic human rights such as The Times of London. Then some asserted for our dedicated men and women on the front access to work, the means to earn a livelihood that it was ‘‘old news’’ that Mr. Bush wanted war in the summer of 2002, and that W.M.D. lines. and the freedom of movement. were just an excuse. No, it isn’t. Media insid- This bill also includes House Resolution As a representative from California, a State ers may have suspected as much, but they 173, a measure which encourages the DNI to with one of the highest number of refugee ar- didn’t inform their readers, viewers and lis- establish a uniform, multi-tiered security clear- rivals each year, I know there is much yet to teners. And they have never held Mr. Bush ance system. Such a system is needed to en- be done to protect the rights of refugees. accountable for his repeated declarations sure all intelligence agencies fully-leverage the Mr. Speaker, honoring the courage of refu- that he viewed war as a last resort. cultural knowledge and foreign language skills gees requires more than mere praise; we Still, some of my colleagues insist that we of people who may not be able to be cleared, should let bygones be bygones. The question, need concrete actions and durable solutions. they say, is what we do now. But they’re in a timely manner, to the highest levels. It will In their battle against despair, let us be an ally wrong: it’s crucial that those responsible for also help increase the workforce diversity and to refugees; let us provide a glimmer of hope; the war be held to account. skills-mix, both of which are critical to the fu- let us be the beacon that America has always Let me explain. The United States will ture success and viability of the Intelligence symbolized. soon have to start reducing force levels in Community.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.033 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1353 The report accompanying H.R. 2475 also ownership programs in New Mexico, and Rose ited. Trade is about values. Trade agreements highlights the work of the El Paso Intelligence Garcia worked with him in that endeavor. She are not just about goods and commodities; Center (EPIC). Although EPIC is funded continues this legacy, not only through her they are also about what constitutes accept- through DEA in other legislation instead of this commitment to homeownership, but in her able behavior in environmental matters, work- bill because of its drug-related intelligence dedication, her creativity and her unfaltering er’s rights, intellectual property, and so forth. mission, its work is critically important to the spirit. We should make sure we export the goods we U.S. national security overall. I look forward to Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate produce and not the workers who produce working with my colleagues to ensure EPIC’s Rose Garcia on this well-earned distinction them. activities are funded at an appropriate and and express my gratitude for the dedication Each new trade agreement entered into by consistent level. and innovation she has demonstrated. I com- the U.S. should be very closely scrutinized. In addition to highlighting the strengths of mend Rose for the hard work she continues to Each ought to include the strongest enforce- this bill, I must also note my serious concerns perform, and I am proud to recognize her—a able worker rights and environmental safe- about the general oversight of systematic fail- true model of commitment to homeowner- guards attainable, like those included in the ures related to the handling and interrogation ship—today before my colleagues. U.S.-Jordan agreement of 2000. Each should of detainees. While it is critical that we collect ‘‘The American Dream of Homeownership.’’ also include enforceable rules to protect intel- actionable intelligence from detainees to pre- For thousands of New Mexicans, Rose herself lectual property rights and guarantee access vent future threats, it is imperative that we do is a dream come true. for U.S.-based corporations to foreign mar- so in a way that respects U.S. law, and inter- f kets. This can be achieved in trade agree- national conventions and treaties. ments if we enter negotiations with clear prin- Although there were some issues some of PERSONAL EXPLANATION ciples. us would have resolved differently, H.R. 2475 I voted against the Chile and Singapore is, on balance, a sound bill. HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT trade agreements, for example, because the inadequate labor and environmental provisions f OF SOUTH CAROLINA included in them, in my estimation, failed to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ROSE GARCIA, RECIPIENT OF THE meet the negotiating objectives that Congress 2005 NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP Friday, June 24, 2005 carefully spelled out in the 2002 law extending MONTH HERO AWARD Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Mr. fast-track negotiating authority to the Presi- Speaker, it has come to my attention that one dent. They did not provide, for example, that HON. STEVAN PEARCE of my votes yesterday, Thursday, June 23, trade dispute settlement mechanisms within OF NEW MEXICO 2005, was not recorded by the electronic de- those free trade agreements afford equivalent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vice. treatment to trade-related labor and environ- I ask that the RECORD reflect that I would mental protection as intellectual property rights Friday, June 24, 2005 have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote #307 (On and capital subsidies, and the impending DR– Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Agreeing to the Bradley Amendment to H.R. CAFTA fails in this regard, too. The agree- acknowledge the accomplishments of one of 3010). ment between the US and Jordan, on the New Mexico’s most devoted citizens, Rose f other hand, is a fine example that good agree- Garcia. This morning at the Anthony Commu- ments are achievable. nity Center in Anthony, New Mexico, Rose DR–CAFTA I am troubled by the DR–CAFTA that the Garcia is receiving New Mexico’s 2005 Na- President has signed. The DR–CAFTA does tional Homeownership Month Hero Award. For HON. RUSH D. HOLT not contain strong, enforceable provisions to more than 20 years, she has worked to pro- OF NEW JERSEY protect internationally-recognized worker vide housing for residents of rural and urban IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights. Nor does it have any provisions for en- communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. In vironmental safeguards. Such provisions are Friday, June 24, 2005 her tireless pursuit of creating opportunities for critical because they both preserve existing affordable housing, Rose Garcia has made the Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- labor laws and environmental standards in the American dream of homeownership a reality press my opposition to the proposed US-Do- affected countries, and because they ensure for thousands of New Mexican families. minican Republic-Central American Free that American companies will be competing on With this award, the New Mexico Partners in Trade Agreement (DR–CAFTA). a more level playing field with our Central Homeownership are recognizing Rose espe- Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert American neighbors. Without such provisions, cially for her work on behalf of very low in- Zoellick led the team of U.S. negotiators who U.S. companies and employees are forced to come, underserved and colonia populations. concluded what they consider to be a good compete with countries that have no labor Colonias are rural border communities and trade agreement in DR–CAFTA, and President wage, working conditions, or environmental neighborhoods that lack safe and sanitary Bush signed it the summer of 2004. This protections. The people of all countries lose in housing, along with basic conveniences we agreement will not take effect, however, until such a ‘‘race to the bottom.’’ take for granted, such as sanitary water and it is formally submitted to the Congress for a Mr. Speaker, I will vote against the DR– sewer systems, street lighting and roads. Tier- straight up-or-down vote, pursuant to the fast- CAFTA when it comes to the floor of the ra del Sol Housing Corporation, of which Rose track trade negotiating authority that Congress House and I urge my colleagues to do the is Executive Director, not only provides hous- approved in 2002. same. ing but also builds the infrastructure to support Fast-track trade negotiating authority was f these neighborhoods. first approved by Congress when the Trade APPLAUDING ASSISTANCE TO There are many obstacles one faces in the Act of 1964 was enacted. As a result the Con- MILITARY FAMILIES quest to own a home. Rose Garcia helps her gress cedes much of its power to amend trade clients through every step of the process and agreements negotiated by the President. provides special assistance in one of the most I voted against giving the President a 5-year HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS OF FLORIDA important aspects—education. Tierra del Sol extension of fast-track trade negotiating au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provides homeownership counseling and train- thority in 2002. Fundamentally, I believe Con- ing, before and after the home purchase. gress ought not cede such open-ended, blan- Friday, June 24, 2005 Residents are given the tools to help them- ket trade negotiating authority to any Presi- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this selves and begin a new tradition of owner- dent. Nevertheless, the DR–CAFTA agree- week, ‘‘Operation Helping Hand,’’ a program ship—and hope. Through her work for the last ment has been negotiated by the President’s of the Tampa Chapter of the Military Officers 23 years, Rose Garcia has helped countless representatives and will come before Con- Association of America (MOAA), was recog- otherwise neglected persons achieve the so- gress. nized for its efforts to assist the families of cial and financial benefits of homeownership, International trade is not just inevitable, it is service members wounded in Operation Iraqi despite economic and cultural challenges. a good thing. But lowering the cost of goods Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Free- Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss not to men- and increasing their availabilitly is not the sin- dom (OEF). tion the only other recipient of this esteemed gle goal of trade. Trade done right helps lift The James A. Haley VA Medical Center is award—the Honorable Joe Skeen. Congress- the global standard of living and works to pro- one of four designated polytrauma centers man Skeen was an ardent supporter of home- tect the irreplaceable environment we inher- within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.038 E24PT1 E1354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 Since the start of OIF/OEF, these trauma cen- gress regarding human rights issues in Viet- counts, she inspires others with her youthful ters have served as regional referral centers nam. I take this opportunity to express their exuberance and enthusiasm. for individuals who have sustained serious dis- sentiments on the heels of Vietnamese Prime Mrs. Spitzer was born on April 22, 1905, in abling conditions due to combat. Patients Minister Phan Van Khai’s visit to the United Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she also at- treated at these facilities may have a serious States. I am convinced that while this is a his- tended Temple University. While living in Sum- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) alone or in com- toric and unprecedented visit, I believe that mit, New Jersey, she founded a chapter of a bination with amputation, blindness, or other their concerns are equally important. Jewish educational charity. She was married visual impairment, complex orthopedic injuries, Mr. Speaker, I ask that this statement be to Harold Spitzer for 47 years and she is the auditory and vestibular disorders, and mental made a part of the official RECORD. proud matriarch of a family of three daughters, health concerns. Because TBI influences all Vietnam is a nation that has a record of vio- six grandchildren, and now six great grand- other areas of rehabilitation, it is critical that lating human rights and suppressing religious children. Mildred Spitzer has resided in the individuals receive care for their TBI prior to, freedom. This has been recorded in the U.S. First District of Missouri for the past 12 years. or in conjunction with, rehabilitation for their State Department’s 2004 Human Rights report She is committed to regular exercise and additional injuries. on Vietnam. The report declares that the gov- played golf well into her eighties. She now en- ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ provides assist- erning party, the Communist Party of Vietnam, joys playing cards and reading and takes pride ance to the families of the very seriously has restricted the freedom of speech, the free- in doing her own shopping and housework. wounded and injured service members who dom of press, and the freedom of assembly, For her part, Mrs. Spitzer is humble and were deployed in either Iraq or Afghanistan freedoms that our nation holds so dear. The eager to thank God for her longevity, health, and are now receiving treatment at the James Vietnamese government also continues to and happiness. Her philosophy of good—good A. Haley VA Medical Center. The average hold political and religious prisoners. It pro- will and good thoughts—is both pragmatic and hospital stay for the injured is approximately hibits human rights organizations and political, profound, as she asks us all simply ‘‘What’s 45 days. The families of these injured service labor, and social organizations from forming or the use in being cranky?’’ Her life stands as members travel from all over the country to be operating. The 2004 U.S. State Department a testament to her kind spirit, faith and opti- with their loved ones at this critical time. report also found that government security mistic outlook. ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ assistance forces have been known to beat, shoot, and Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize ranges from providing rental or leased cars, even bear responsibility for the disappearance Mrs. Mildred Spitzer before the U.S. House of bus or taxi fares, cell phones or phone cards of its citizens. These are not the government Representatives for her many lifetime achieve- to the families of wounded service members. activities of a free nation. ments, longevity, and ongoing vigor and en- The program also provides tickets to local The United States must not ignore the op- ergy. She has demonstrated an indefatigable amusement parks, movie theaters and res- pressive practices of governments with which love of life and a commitment to helping oth- taurants to make these families more com- we build economic and military ties, for our re- ers. Mildred Spitzer is a national treasure and fortable while they are in Tampa waiting for lationships with other nations reflect our own a source of national pride. their loved ones to recuperate. The assistance national values and beliefs. While it is my sin- provided allows families to focus on their loved cere hope that relations between the United f ones’ recovery. States and Vietnam will become stronger in This year marks the sixth year that New- the future, we must remember that our Nation COMMEMORATING THE 33RD man’s Own Inc., Fisher House Foundation prides itself upon protecting democracy and ANNIVERSARY OF TITLE IX Inc., and the Military Times Media Group have supporting human rights all over the world. joined forces to present the ‘‘Newman’s Own Although Vietnam has made steps toward HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD Awards’’ which seek to reward ingenuity and progress, we have seen that it still partakes in OF CALIFORNIA innovation for volunteer organizations working practices meant to oppress its citizens. There- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to improve the quality of life for military per- fore, it is my expectation that the United sonnel and their families. These organizations States will work with Vietnam to improve its Friday, June 24, 2005 issued a challenge to all private organizations grave human rights and religious freedom Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, serving our military communities: ‘‘present an records so that we may continue to take steps I rise to commemorate an extremely important innovative plan to improve the quality of life for to strengthen and broaden our ties with that anniversary. your military community and receive funding to country. Thirty-three years ago today, Title IX, the carry out that plan.’’ f landmark legislation banning gender discrimi- This year, 177 organizations submitted nation in federally funded education programs, nominations for the award. I am pleased that TRIBUTE TO MILDRED SPITZER, was enacted into law. ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ received the top VOLUNTEER I adamantly oppose restrictions to Title IX. prize of $100,000. Ten other organizations Recent ‘‘clarifications’’ to the law will only lead shared $40,000 in grants. HON. WM. LACY CLAY to allowing schools to avoid providing equal I want to congratulate the Tampa Chapter of OF MISSOURI opportunities to female students. the MOAA and all the individuals involved in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For women, especially young women, Title ‘‘Operation Helping Hand’’ for winning the IX is one of the most important pieces of legis- Newman’s Own Award. I also want to com- Friday, June 24, 2005 lation in the past half century. mend them and all the other award winners Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Title IX helps those who need help the for their outstanding work in support of our honor the ageless energy, optimism and most, particularly in low-income areas. military personnel and their families. achievements of Mildred Spitzer, who at 100 Girls who participate in athletics at the high f years young brings a brightness and light to school and college levels are more likely to her community. graduate with higher grades than their peers STATEMENT CONCERNING THE FU- Mrs. Spitzer’s volunteer service at the Uni- who do not play sports. The health benefits of TURE OF U.S. RELATIONS WITH exercise are well documented and girls who VIETNAM versity City Children’s Center, the Washington University School of Medicine, and Temple play sports often take their appreciation of ex- Israel are part of her lifelong commitment to ercise and activity into their adulthood. HON. AL GREEN serving society. Mrs. Spitzer has spent what Team sports prepare girls for success in the OF TEXAS should be her retirement years performing of- workplace by teaching the benefits of team- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice work, working as the secretary of her retir- work and tenacity at a young and receptive ee’s group, and caring for infants. Mr. Stephen age. Athletics imbue girls with self-confidence Friday, June 24, 2005 Zwolak, the executive director of the children’s they may not be able to develop elsewhere. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, center, says that her work is ‘‘wonderful,’’ and We must not interfere with Title IX’s effec- some prominent members of the Vietnamese provides the ‘‘human touch [the babies] need tiveness. That is why I oppose the recent clari- community within my Congressional District to create attachment,’’ a cornerstone of the fication and advocate for increased equality in have asked that I deliver a message to Con- center’s educational philosophy. By all ac- sports for female students.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.042 E24PT1 June 24, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1355 CONGRATULATING MS. BONNY tions to Mr. Marinus Albert Bosma, his parents Maine. Today the club operates from a single BEACH ON RECEIVING THE ROB- Mr. Albert Bosma and Mrs. Helena Bosma- station in Marblehead, with 400 yachts flying ERT WOOD JOHNSON COMMUNITY V.D. Pol, and his sister Mrs. Alberta Bosma- the BYC burgee. HEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Iseli. Mr. Bosma and his family will be receiv- It is appropriate that the House recognize AWARD ing the Yad Vashem Righteous Among the the Boston Yacht Club for continuing the tradi- Nations Award on June 29, 2005. tion of the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race, HON. ED PASTOR The Yad Vashem Award is the Jewish peo- which is part of the rich seafaring history of OF ARIZONA ple’s memorial to the six million victims of the Marblehead. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Holocaust. Its name derives from the Book of In closing, I would like to acknowledge that Friday, June 24, 2005 Isaiah, ‘‘And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name many Boston Yacht Club members are run- Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (a ‘‘yad vashem’’) . . . that shall not be cut off ning the race in memory of their comrade Paul congratulate Ms. Bonny Beach, Executive and (56:5).’’ In 1963, Yad Vashem embarked upon Simon of Marblehead, who had intended to Clinical Director of NDNS4Wellness at the a worldwide project to grant the title of Right- race this year, but was tragically killed with his American Indian Prevention Coalition, Inc., in eous Among the Nations to non-Jews who wife Sanda in an automobile accident last Phoenix, Arizona. risked their lives to save Jews during the Hol- March. Ms. Beach was recently named one of ten ocaust. recipients of the Robert Wood Johnson Com- Mr. Bosma and his family are natives of f munity Health Leadership Program Award, Arnhem in the Netherlands. During World War considered the nation’s highest honor for com- HONORING DONORS TO TSUNAMI II, the Bosma family helped find shelter for RELIEF munity health leadership. She will receive thirty Jews and housed twelve Jews within $120,000 for her work in preventing substance their own home. Between the ages of twelve abuse in Native American youth. and nineteen, Mr. Bosma showed great valor Substance abuse and its associated health HON. SILVESTRE REYES through his assistance in the Dutch resistance. problems have had a devastating impact on Yad Vashem honors both the heroism and OF TEXAS the Native American population. Phoenix has tragedy of the Holocaust for those generations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the second largest Native American population where World War II is a distant history lesson. in the U.S., with more than twenty-one tribes It gives a memorial and a name to the millions Friday, June 24, 2005 represented in the city and surrounding areas. of men, women, and children who lost their Some 75,000 Native Americans reside in Mari- Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- lives for their religion and culture. Yad copa County, where Ms. Beach’s organization press our Nation’s gratitude for the El Paso Vashem provides an opportunity to pay tribute is located. community, which provided generous dona- to the men and women who represent the Ms. Beach is a Native American who has tions and assistance to help rebuild the lives best of the human spirit; living by principles seen firsthand the pain and destruction that of those hurt by the massive tsunami that and convictions, acting heroically in the face of substance abuse has exacted on her commu- crashed ashore in South Asia on December adversity, and finding value in all human life. nity. Tired of attending funerals resulting from 26, 2004. Marinus, I offer you and your family my re- an epidemic of alcoholism and substance spect for your actions during World War II. Just a few weeks after the Asian tsunami, I abuse among Native Americans, she became Congratulations on receiving this prestigious traveled to South Asia with colleagues from determined to have a positive impact on her award. the House Armed Services Committee and the community. In 1997, she helped to establish House International Relations Committee. As the American Indian Prevention Coalition, an f part of that trip, we traveled to Indonesia to intertribal nonprofit organization that works CONGRATULATING BOSTON YACHT deliver medical supplies to help contribute to with Native American youth and their families CLUB the relief effort and assist those touched by to improve the quality of life for indigenous the tragedy. people. HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY The most crucial component of this mission In 2000, she developed the in Indonesia—providing medical supplies— NDNS4Wellness Behavioral Health Agency. OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would not be a reality without the charitable NDNS4Wellness employs more than fifty Na- donations of numerous El Paso hospitals, or- Friday, June 24, 2005 tive Americans, providing culturally respectful ganizations and individuals. Through their con- prevention, educational, and counseling serv- Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tributions—which amounted to nearly one ton ices through school-based programs. It also honor the Boston Yacht Club (BYC) of Marble- of supplies such as gauze, surgical masks, sy- offers substance abuse treatment to some head, Massachusetts, which this year is cele- ringes and antibiotics—the El Paso community three hundred young people through its resi- brating the 100th anniversary of the Marble- has made a direct contribution to the relief ef- dential and outpatient services. head-to-Halifax Ocean Race. forts. Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, I The race began in 1905 as an informal We owe a great debt of gratitude to the fol- am honored to recognize Ms. Beach for re- competition among sailors from the Boston, ceiving this prestigious, national award, and to lowing individuals who, when the call for sup- Eastern and New York Yacht Clubs. In 1939, plies went out, answered positively and enthu- express my gratitude for her determination the Boston Yacht Club joined with the Royal and leadership. Her deep commitment to pre- siastically and gave generously: Hank Her- Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron to formalize this nandez, CEO of Las Palmas and Del Sol venting substance abuse among Native Amer- biennial event. ican youth and families has undoubtedly in- Healthcare; Doug Matney, CEO of Sierra The race is run on alternate years from the Providence Health Network; Jim Valenti, CEO spired many others in Phoenix and elsewhere Newport Bermuda Race, as one of the pre- to take action. It is with great pleasure that I of Thomason Hospital; Jerry Wilson, District eminent ocean races of the North Atlantic. The Manager of the Walgreen Company; Gerald congratulate Ms. Beach today for this award, course runs 360 nautical miles from Marble- which duly recognizes her important work for Rubin, President and CEO of Helen of Troy; head through the Gulf of Maine, across the and Scott Wells of Cardinal Health. the community. Bay of Fundy and up to Halifax, Nova Scotia, f Canada. Sadly, our world is plagued by terrorism, the war in Iraq, and now the mounting death toll RECOGNIZING MR. MARINUS AL- There are few sailing sights as thrilling as and devastation caused by the tsunami in BERT BOSMA’S RECEIPT OF THE the Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race, which South Asia. However, the collective outpouring YAD VASHEM AWARD traditionally begins the second week in July. More than 100 spectator boats look on as of compassion and quick action from across HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER over 100 racing yachts maneuver for starting the globe to aid those in this time of over- position. The race committee is assisted by whelming need is cause for hope. OF OHIO dozens of official boats and by both the United EI Paso has also shown that it is committed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States and Canadian Coast Guard. to assisting the tsunami victims and helping Friday, June 24, 2005 The Boston Yacht Club was founded in them rebuild their lives. Our entire community Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1866, and at one time operated from five dif- should be proud of our contributions to this ef- extend my deepest respects and congratula- ferent locations in Massachusetts and one in fort.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:48 Jun 25, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN8.001 E24PT1 E1356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2005 MUKHTAR MAI that she has access to her passport at any women. One of the great heroes of Pakistani time. State Department spokesman Adam independence was Fatima Jinnah who is con- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Ereli stated on Wednesday that ‘‘senior Paki- sidered the mother of Pakistan. She was the OF TEXAS stani officials, both here and in Islamabad’’ outspoken and strong-willed sister of Moham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had been contacted regarding Mukhtar Mai med Ali Jinnah who is considered the founder and that the State Department has ‘‘been in- of Pakistan. In fact, Pakistan had the first Friday, June 24, 2005 formed by the Government of Pakistan that, woman to head the government of an Islamic Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I rise today to consistent with Ms. Mukhtar’s wishes and at State when Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as address the safety and well-being of Ms. her request, the Government has her passport Prime Minister of Pakistan in December of Mukhtar Mai in the nation of Pakistan. As the and that she is satisfied that she can have ac- 1988. The truth remains that Pakistan must Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Cau- cess to it whenever she wants.’’ Moreover, ensure the rights and safety of women cus I have been monitoring this situation they have ‘‘received renewed assurances from throughout their nation regardless of tribal law closely. As a long-standing and active member the Pakistani authorities that she is free to and customs. However, we must also recog- of the Women’s Caucus and the Human travel whenever she so desires.’’ Mr. Ereli nize that such large social change takes time Rights Caucus I am greatly concerned about went on to say that they have confirmed this and will not be solved easily. the well-being of this woman who has under- with sources close to Ms. Mai. I have also Regardless of the political or international gone tremendous suffering in her life. been told that Ms. Mai has appeared on cer- ramifications of this issue let us not forget the For those who do not know the story of tain TV and satellite outlets and declared that pain that Mukhtar Mai has endured. But, while Mukhtar Mai she was gang raped in 2002 by she in fact has not been barred from leaving she was brutally victimized she did not allow the order of a tribal council, allegedly as pun- the country; however I have not personally herself to be a victim. After testifying against ishment for her brother’s affair with a woman seen such footage so I can not confirm its va- her attackers she took the money from that from a powerful rival clan in the remote town lidity. of Meerwala. Thirty-three-year-old Ms. Mai de- The current Government of Pakistan has settlement along with many international dona- fied threats and local customs to testify tried to rule by a vision of ‘‘enlightened mod- tions to open a school in her small village. against these suspects. In August of 2002 six eration,’’ which is to say that the people of She understands that education is the way to men were sentenced to death. But this March, Pakistan must raise themselves up through in- end brutality and ignorance. She even went so another court overturned five of these convic- dividual achievement and socioeconomic far as to enroll the children of her attackers in tions and reduced the death sentence of the emancipation. One issue which the present the school because she will not allow herself sixth to life in prison. Twelve men were then government has worked hard to improve is to be a hateful person, she wants to bring rearrested on the Prime Minister’s orders that of women’s rights. Currently, there are 73 goodness into the lives of others around her. based on community safety laws but were female members of the National Assembly The verdicts of her attackers being overturned freed on June 10 since the law only allows which has 60 seats open only for women to were a great setback for her personally and them to be held for a limited time under these ensure that they are represented on their leg- the entire women’s rights movement in Paki- laws. Since that time it has been alleged that islative body. Similarly, 17 percent of seats in stan, but it certainly is not the end. This the Pakistani government has confiscated her each of the four provincial assemblies have woman has gone through so much and done passport and forbidden her from leaving Paki- also been reserved for women. In addition, I such great things that she will not give in. I stan. spoke to the Pakistani Minister of Education a applaud her, she is the face and voice of a It has come to my attention that efforts have few months and he told me that the national movement that gains strength everyday, one been made by the Pakistani Government to in- plan for education on Pakistan places great that will not succumb. In tribute to her efforts sure the safety and well-being of Ms. Mai. I emphasis on ensuring that their female popu- I will continue to fight for the cause of wom- understand that since this horrific incident oc- lation gets educated. In fact they are working en’s rights and join with Mukhtar Mai and all curred in 2002 she has been provided with a to provide incentives to poorer families in the women of Pakistan to move forward to- security detail and legal assistance in accord- Pakistan to send their girls to school instead wards justice and equality. ance with their laws. However, the judiciary in of keeping them at home. These are all steps Furthermore, I have always supported the Pakistan, as it is here in the United States, is the Pakistani Government under President message of women’s rights whether it is here independent of the executive branch of the Musharraf says they are taking to advance the or abroad, whether I have to deliver it to an government. The decision made by the court cause of women in Pakistan. ally of our nation or one we consider an seems ill-considered and is not supported by However, there is much, much more work to enemy. Additionally, I join with the women of the Executive branch. It seems that the gov- be done in this area to ensure women’s rights. the United States House of Representatives to ernment plans to have these accused rapists The truth about Pakistan is that there is a unite around protecting women throughout the arrested and tried again, this time before the great divide between more urban and more world and in Pakistan. Today, I believe that High Court of Pakistan in accordance with rural communities. Mukhtar Mai comes from a the nation of Pakistan must do more to ensure their laws. more remote area of Pakistan in which tribal the rights of Pakistani women and I have con- Representatives from the Government of law and customs are often held above the law fidence that they are working towards this end. Pakistan say that they have not in fact barred of Pakistan. These tribal areas unfortunately I pray for Mukhtar Mai and all the women of Ms. Mai from traveling where she pleases and often hold harsh views towards the rights of Pakistan that they will get justice in their lives.

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